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A word that changes sound and meaning when the case is changed; a case-sensitive word.
Origin: capital + -onym
A capitonym is a word that changes its meaning when it is capitalized; the capitalization usually applies due to one form being a proper noun or eponym. It is a portmanteau of the word capital with the suffix -onym. A capitonym is a form of homograph and – when the two forms are pronounced differently – also of heteronym. In situations where both words should be capitalized, there will be nothing to distinguish between them except the context in which they are used. Although some pairs, such as march and March, are completely unrelated, in other cases, such as august and catholic, the capitalized form is a name that is etymologically related to the uncapitalized form. For example, August derives from the name of Imperator Augustus, who named himself after the word augustus, whence English august came. Likewise, both Catholic and catholic derive from a Greek adjective meaning "universal". Capital letters may be used to differentiate between a set of objects, and a particular example of that object. For instance in Astronomical terminology a distinction may be drawn between a moon, any natural satellite, and the Moon, to be specific the natural satellite of Earth. Likewise, Sun with a capital may be used to emphasise that the sun of Earth is under discussion.
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Green Your Sports: Eco-Friendly Skiing
Tip #3: Ski Green
Though skiing isn't the greenest of sports (resorts guzzle freshwater for artificial powder and electricity for lifts), some destinations have opted to use wind power and recycled snow instead. Help green the sport by strapping on eco-skis when hitting the slopes. Grab an old pair from a friend, buy used, or invest in skis from an earth-conscious company. Lokomotiv Skis, for example, plants a tree for every pair they produce, and make their gear from bamboo.
Tell us: How do you green your ski trip?

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splines (version 3.6.2)
ns: Generate a Basis Matrix for Natural Cubic Splines
Description
Generate the B-spline basis matrix for a natural cubic spline.
Usage
ns(x, df = NULL, knots = NULL, intercept = FALSE,
 Boundary.knots = range(x))
Arguments
x
the predictor variable. Missing values are allowed.
df
degrees of freedom. One can supply df rather than knots; ns() then chooses df - 1 - intercept knots at suitably chosen quantiles of x (which will ignore missing values). The default, df = NULL, sets the number of inner knots as length(knots).
knots
breakpoints that define the spline. The default is no knots; together with the natural boundary conditions this results in a basis for linear regression on x. Typical values are the mean or median for one knot, quantiles for more knots. See also Boundary.knots.
intercept
if TRUE, an intercept is included in the basis; default is FALSE.
Boundary.knots
boundary points at which to impose the natural boundary conditions and anchor the B-spline basis (default the range of the data). If both knots and Boundary.knots are supplied, the basis parameters do not depend on x. Data can extend beyond Boundary.knots
Value
A matrix of dimension length(x) * df where either df was supplied or if knots were supplied, df = length(knots) + 1 + intercept. Attributes are returned that correspond to the arguments to ns, and explicitly give the knots, Boundary.knots etc for use by predict.ns().
Details
ns is based on the function splineDesign. It generates a basis matrix for representing the family of piecewise-cubic splines with the specified sequence of interior knots, and the natural boundary conditions. These enforce the constraint that the function is linear beyond the boundary knots, which can either be supplied or default to the extremes of the data.
A primary use is in modeling formula to directly specify a natural spline term in a model: see the examples.
References
Hastie, T. J. (1992) Generalized additive models. Chapter 7 of Statistical Models in S eds J. M. Chambers and T. J. Hastie, Wadsworth & Brooks/Cole.
See Also
bs, predict.ns, SafePrediction
Examples
Run this code
# NOT RUN {
require(stats); require(graphics)
ns(women$height, df = 5)
summary(fm1 <- lm(weight ~ ns(height, df = 5), data = women))
## To see what knots were selected
attr(terms(fm1), "predvars")
## example of safe prediction
plot(women, xlab = "Height (in)", ylab = "Weight (lb)")
ht <- seq(57, 73, length.out = 200) ; nD <- data.frame(height = ht)
lines(ht, p1 <- predict(fm1, nD))
stopifnot(all.equal(p1, predict(update(fm1, . ~
 splines::ns(height, df=5)), nD)))
 # not true in R < 3.5.0
# }
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Books by This Author
From her early days in Harlem to becoming the First Lady of Jazz, the story of Ella Fitzgerald is presented by a cool feline named Scat Cat Monroe. As Scat Cat steals through the pages of this book, Ella Fitzgeraldï¿½s life and work are revealed in jazz-inspired language accompanied by dramatic scratchboard illustrations. The result is a lively and loving picture book biography.
Reenie and her mother often fish along a river nicknamed Jim Crow, where they often see Peter and his father fishing, too. Since Reenie is black and Peter is white, they never speak — until Reenie reaches out to bridge a divide even wider than the river. A hopeful ending concludes this expressively illustrated recollection of the author's childhood.

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Super Optical Biosensors
- Caide Xiao
- May 2019
Commencing by defining a set of standards for benchmarking sensors to enable better comparison, this book then proceeds to provide a review of the physics and workings of several optical and super optical biosensors, and introduces two more super optical biosensors, including the most sensitive super optical biosensor 'RMEPA', an abbreviation of three optical technique names: resonant mirroring, ellipsometry and attenuated total reflection. Mathcad is used to analyse these virtual biosensors and these codes and available to readers for use in their own research. It will be a key reference for researchers in academia and industry, particularly those involved in developing next generation optical biosensors.
Caide Xiao obtained his bachelor's degree in physics from Central China Normal University and was a lecturer of medical physics in Yunyang University. Following his PhD in optical biosensors from Tsinghua University he has subsequently been a research fellow and visiting scholar at the Biotechnology Research Institute in Montreal, Oakland University in Rochester, West Virginia University and the University of Calgary.
Table of Contents
List of Symbols
1 A Sensitivity Benchmark for Optical Biosensors
2 Eigen-Waves in Optical Systems
3 Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensors
4 SPR Ellipsometry Biosensors
5 Waveguide Biosensors
6 SPR Biosensors DIY And Applications
Hardback ISBN: 9780750323826
Ebook ISBN: 9780750323840
Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing


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Lakes generally are experiencing warming surface temperatures. Many lakes are also becoming darker as materials from the landscape enter these systems. This 'browning' of water has been shown by others to expand the amount of cool water. Potentially, this expanding cold water could help protect cold-loving fish species from warming. Such species, like brook trout, may have high economic and cultural importance to regions like New York's Adirondacks. However, browning may also reduce the amount of oxygen dissolved in the water at the bottom of lakes, which needs to be high to satisfy the needs of these cold-loving animals. In this paper we examine whether this browning will help protect cold-loving species from warming or instead further exacerbate the problem.
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Why is it important?
We find that in most cases, browning results in expansion of water having too little oxygen for cold-loving species, outpacing the expansion of the cool water that cold-loving species require. This means that continued browning will decrease habitable water in lakes for cold-loving animals like brook trout. Further, enough browning eventually squeezes out all habitable water entirely as water that is too warm at the surface intersects water with oxygen that is too low from below. Regions like New York's Adirondacks, where browning is pervasive, are likely to be particularly vulnerable to loss of cold-water species in the coming decades as both warming and browning continue. Our work does identify a small percentage of lakes that appear to be more resistant to these problems and can help managers pinpoint these lakes for extra protections. Our work also highlights an additional reason to work diligently to mitigate the causes of climate change.
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This page is a summary of: Concurrent warming and browning eliminate cold-water fish habitat in many temperate lakes, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, January 2024, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
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Paless - Meaning of Paless
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[ syll. pa-les(s), pal-e-ss ] The baby girl name Paless is pronounced as PAELAHS- †. The origin of Paless is the Latin language. Paless is a derivative of the name Pales.
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Most of you had created many programs for various purpose. But have you ever thought of some animation in your program..
Here I am going to mention a small tutorial on creating a blinking text effect. It is for pure beginners.
First of all open the Visual Basic using Start>Programs>Microsoft Visual Studio>Visual Basic 6.0.
Then select Standard EXE and click open.
You will get a blank Form.
From the toolbox(in left side), select Command Button and create two buttons in your form(say, Command1 and Command2).
Also, create a Timer in your form(say, Timer1)
Then open the code window(View menu> View Code).
Then write the code as below:
Private Sub Command1_Click() Timer1.Interval = 100 'interval of the timer Timer1.Enabled = True'starting the animation Label1.Caption = "Welcome" 'text to display End Sub Private Sub Command2_Click() Timer1.Enabled = False'stopping the animation End Sub Private Sub Form_Load() Timer1.Enabled = False 'disabling the animation on loading the form End Sub Private Sub Timer1_Timer() If Label1.Visible = True Then 'checking whether it is visible Label1.Visible = False 'if visible then, make it invisible ElseIf Label1.Visible = False Then 'checking whether it is invisible Label1.Visible = True 'if invisible then, make it visible End If End Sub
I had included most of the comments in the code itself. I think you understand my coding. If you have any doubt, please feel free to contact me....
-Akhilesh B Chandran


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Freshwater predatory fish, trout and other salmonids
Related to the European pickerel, the yellow walleye can be fished virtually year round, even while ice fishing, and is the number one favourite among sport fishers in Québec. The province's waters also teem with northern pike, which is sometimes called the freshwater shark and has been known to provide many thrilling moments to those who have the good fortune to fish for it.
The large and small mouth bass, whose Algonquin name at-chi-gane means "he who struggles," are found in lakes and rivers with low currents. They are mainly fished for sport and are almost always released back into the water. Several other species inhabit Québec's large water bodies, such the sturgeon and the muskellunge.
You can fish for salmonids other than Atlantic salmon in Québec's lakes and rivers. The ouananiche, or landlocked salmon, is as combative and delicious as its maritime cousin. Favouring clear, cold waters, the brook trout is popular among fishers for its tasty pink flesh. This fish is abundant in Québec, particularly in Mauricie.
Better adapted to a northern climate, the Arctic char is found almost exclusively in Québec's Far North regions and is enjoyed by the Inuit of Ungava and Hudson bays. Rainbow trout, along with brown or sea trout, can reach a very respectable weight and are also a diner's delight. Lake trout, a powerful fighting fish, thrives in cold lakes and in summer heads deep below the surface (50 to 100 m / 165 to 330 ft.) as the temperature climbs.

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Drawing example tables
In QBE, you create queries in an example table.
Db2® for z/OS® Version 13 Release 1 increases maximum column name lengths from 30 bytes to 128 bytes. Db2 for z/OS Version 13 Release 1 increase to 128 byte column name support is limited for those applications that use an SQLDA to obtain column name information. The QMF for TSO and CICS application falls into this category. Due to this Db2 for z/OS limitation, column names longer than 30 bytes are truncated. If a column name longer than 30 bytes is present, the QBE command is blocked from usage.
An example table is a framework in which you enter instructions about how you want data presented in your report. (If you have the appropriate authorization, you can also use the keywords D., I. and U. in an example table to make changes to a database.) For example, from a RESET QBE QUERY panel, the Q.ORG example table displays when you issue the following command:
DRAW Q.ORG
The example table appears as shown in the following figure:
Figure 1. A QBE example table drawn for the Q.ORG table
Q.ORG | DEPTNUMB | DEPTNAME | MANAGER | DIVISION | LOCATION |
------+----------+-------------+---------+----------+------------|
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Within this framework, you can select the columns you want to see by using the P. keyword and other QBE keywords to control the presentation of the report data and make changes to the database.
The program function keys shown at the bottom of the screen make it easier to perform certain functions. Your site may have changed the setting of the function keys. The initial default settings are as follows:
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Shows help information about your last action.
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Runs your query.
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Returns to the QMF home panel.
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Makes the object larger.
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Makes the object smaller.
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Draws an empty example table.
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Moves the display backward.
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Moves the display forward.
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Shows the form panel last used.
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Scrolls the display to the left.
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Displays your report.


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Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Frederick de Houtman
During subsequent expeditions he added further stars to the list of those observed by Keyser. Between them the following constellations are credited to them as discoverors.
Houtman was the elder brother of Cornelis de Houtman who in a second expedition in _PHONE_ was killed. Frederick was imprisoned by the Sultan of Aceh in northern Sumatra, but made good use of his two years in prison by studying the local Malay language and making astronomical observations.
In 1619 he sighted land on the Australian coast near present day Perth. After sailing northwards along the coast he encountered and only narrowly avoided a group of shoals, the Houtman Abrolhos. Houtman then made landfall in the region known as Eendrachtsland which previous explorer Dirk Hartog had encountered.
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Eureka California Weather
The clear part of the year in Eureka starts on June 2 and lasts 4-5 months and ends on October 17, but rarely starts until March 18. The growing season in Eureska lasts 3-4 months (from November 15th to November 16th) and it is often the best time to ski in and around Eureka until November 26th, when fresh powder is deep. It lasts 2-3 months from June to October, rarely beginning on March 19 and ending on December 1, except for a few weeks in mid-November and December, usually on the East Coast.
The annual snow is deep in December, especially in late November, and weather stations report that there is a good chance of rain in mid-December and rain until mid-December. The rainy season lasts 6.1 months, with the highest probability of rain in one day.
If you are looking for a very warm time to visit Eureka, the hottest months are August, July and then September, but these are the driest months. The warmest time of the year is usually late August and early September, where the peak is regularly 67. Although temperatures typically vary considerably from night to day, dew points tend to change more slowly, so temperatures rarely drop below 9.7 degrees at night. While temperatures can drop at night, sweltering days are usually followed by sweltering nights.
Eureka gets temperatures from the cold ocean currents and comes with quite a lot of wind, which often makes the temperatures appear colder than they are.
The windiest day of the year was June 22, and the wind came from the north, that is, from the north. This year's windy day will be June 23, with wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour and an average wind speed of 20 miles per hour.
Due to the increasing degree days alone, the first spring blooms will appear in Eureka at the end of April or the beginning of May, the first blooms in spring from 14 March. Based on these values, a visit to Eureska in the summer months (August, September and October) in early September and early October is good. Daylight saving time (Daylight saving time) is observed from spring (March 13) and lasts 7-8 months and ends in autumn (November 7).
Based on these values, a visit to Eureka in the summer months (August, September and October) is best in early September or early October. According to tourism statistics, the best time to visit Eureska is in the winter months of June, July, August and September, from the beginning of July to the beginning of August. June and August are the busiest seasons for tourism in Euredka, so overnight stays and other accommodations can cost more than usual. According to this figure, the worst time to visit Euringka is from June to August at the end of August to mid-September and the worst time of the year for visiting in October and early November is the end of September to the end of October. Based on these figures, the worst time to visit EUREKA is from May to July from mid-July to June or from late November to December.
Daytime highs range between 67 and 2ºF, but it will feel cool due to the humidity and wind. Daily highs range from 68 to 1ºF, with a maximum temperature of 67.2ºC and a low of -1.5ºB.
I like mild temperatures, but Eureka has a serious shortage of warm, hot temperatures, and I think this will lower my rating from "B" to "C." If you like warmer, hotter temperatures, then you probably don't like the mild temperatures as much as I do, and it's probably not the best choice for you. I like mild temperatures - Eureska Has an extreme lack of warm and hot temperatures, with a maximum temperature of 67.2 oC and a low value of -1.5 oB. If you like it warm or hot, then it is probably not the ideal place to live in, especially in winter.
This is caused by a phenomenon called buoyancy, where surface water is transported away from the coast and cool underground water reaches the surface. I bet the temperatures in the 50s and 60s feel colder in Eureka than anywhere else, because there's a lot of cold water on the seabed instead of warm, hot water.
While waves with trainers will be possible on Sunday, the swell will mitigate the moderate threat of dangerous surf. The gusty northerly winds will continue through Monday, with light northerly winds expected north of the cape. On Tuesday and Wednesday there will be plenty of sunshine, on Thursday a few showers and thunderstorms are possible.
I have asked a lot at windmapper.com and Eureka and Arcata seem to be in a kind of wind-free area. Summer is cool, dry and mostly clear in Eureska, and winter warm and dry, with a few showers and thunderstorms in the evening, but mostly sunny and clear. Winter is cold, wet and wetter than in recent years, with plenty of rain and snow. Summers are cool and dry, mostly clearer in New York, and winters are cold and colder than in recent years in California.


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Social phobia -- Effect of interpersonal electronic surveillance on, Online social networks, Social media, Internet -- Social aspects, Electronic surveillance
The advent of social media has created a new type of information seeking to reduce uncertainty: extractive information seeking, which refers to when people seek information about their target by perusing their online social media profiles. The social compensation hypothesis suggests that those who suffer from social anxiety in face-to-face contexts might use a computer-mediated communication context (such as Facebook) to mitigate their face-to-face anxiety. The goal of this study is to find a relationship between general social anxiety (GSA) and interpersonal electronic surveillance (IES), a type of extractive information seeking. Results from this study indicate that while there is a positive relationship between general social anxiety and extractive information seeking, the relationship was not statistically significant. Due to finding non-significant results, implications for future research should follow up on the possibility that extractive information seeking has become normative to the point that social anxiety no longer mediates extractive information seeking.
Rasmussen, Jordan J., "Relationship Between Social Anxiety & Facebook Surveillance" (2017). University Honors Theses. Paper 448.


A Greek word referring to the imitation of nature or culture. Often used as a term to describe recognisibility, it is the opposite of abstract (Abstract Sounds). A mimetic sound, is similar to a sound from nature or human culture. For example: the way in which a flute might imitate a bird, or the way in which granualr textures might sounds like pebbles / rocks falling.


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Negotiating Natural Resource Agreements
Petersen Consulting has worked for both industry and First Nations to negotiate and create successful and sustainable working relationships. These negotiations are typically on mining, forestry and hydroelectric projects.
We have negotiated dozens of Impact Benefit Agreements, Exploration Accommodation Agreements and Long Term Forestry Agreements, collectively called Industry Agreements.
Our team does not just negotiate Industry Agreements. We assist in the formulation and implementation to ensure that all parties to the agreement obtain mutual benefit.
There is no cookie cutter approach to negotiating and authoring Industry Agreements. Each Industry Agreement will be as unique as the profile, priorities and objectives of each First Nation and resource company involved.
By having experience working for both First Nations and industry, we can successfully negotiate the differences.
As part of the journey of negotiating and implementing Industry Agreements, we can provide the following services:
- Workshops to explain the potential content of Industry Agreements and what issues are important. We will also provide real examples of various business contracting models that have been used in Industry Agreements such as competitive set aside, open book negotiations and competitive contracts.
- Revenue sharing options
- Template joint venture agreements


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Government expenditure and economic growth in Kenya: An empirical analysis (_PHONE_)
Njuguna, Joyce N
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This research was triggered by the need to analyze the effects of Government Expenditure on economic growth. This was informed by the fact that, since 1963, economic growth has experienced upswings and downswings. On average, the economy grew at an annual average rate of 6.71 percent between 1963 and 1973. The years that followed saw a recess in economic growth hitting a nadir of -0.3 in the fiscal year 2000/2001. This saw a revival of the economy in the fiscal year 2003/2004 accelerating to 6.1 percent in the fiscal year 2006/2007. The above scenario was beside the fact that expenditure allocations in the various sectors of the Government exhibited an upward slope since 1963 except in the fiscal year 1969/1970 when there was a sharp drop in the expenditure allocations. Thus, there is a cause of concern to policy makers on the implications of the expenditure levels to economic growth. A methodology adopted from Abedian and Standish (1984) is used to analyze the trends and composition of Government expenditure and the contribution of such expenditure components to economic growth. The results of the analysis show that there is need for the Government to prioritize expenditure allocations in the productive sectors of the economy for example, agriculture, health, infrastructure and education and streamline others. These sectors would help to improve the investment environment to the private sector which is the engine of growth. Moreover, it would improve the welfare of the citizens by increasing employment levels and per capital income.


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If I don't specify the number of mappers, how would the number be determined? Is there a default setting read from a configuration file (such as mapred-site.xml)?
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Adding more to what Chris added above:
 1. The number of maps is usually driven by the number of DFS blocks in the input files. Although that causes people to adjust their DFS block size to adjust the number of maps.
 2. The right level of parallelism for maps seems to be around 10-100 maps/node, although this can go upto 300 or so for very cpu-light map tasks. Task setup takes awhile, so it is best if the maps take at least a minute to execute.
 3. You can increased number of Map task by modifying JobConf's conf.setNumMapTasks(int num). Note: This could increase the number of map tasks, but will not set the number below that which Hadoop determines via splitting the input data.
Finally controlling the number of maps is subtle. The mapred.map.tasks parameter is just a hint to the InputFormat for the number of maps. The default InputFormat behavior is to split the total number of bytes into the right number of fragments. However, in the default case the DFS block size of the input files is treated as an upper bound for input splits. A lower bound on the split size can be set via mapred.min.split.size.
Thus, if you expect 10TB of input data and have 128MB DFS blocks, you'll end up with 82k maps, unless your mapred.map.tasks is even larger. Ultimately the InputFormat determines the number of maps.
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seems like a direct copy of the hadoop wiki. maybe this answer should be paraphrased or you can make it more specific to the question. – jayunit100 Nov 6 '12 at 1:36
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It depends on a number of factors:
 - Input format and particular configuration properties for the format
 - for file based input formats (TextInputFormat, SequenceFileInputFormat etc):
 - Number of input files / paths
 - are the files splittable (typically compressed files are not, SequenceFiles are an exception to this)
 - block size of the files
There are probably more, but you hopefully get the idea
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Thanks Chris. If I specify a number, it isn't necessarily going to be honored by Job tracker? – kee May 15 '12 at 1:30
With the new (.mapreduce packaged) API, this is completely ignored. The old API may do - look through the source for o.a.h.mapred.FileInputFormat.getSplits() (for the release of hadoop you are using) – Chris White May 15 '12 at 1:45
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In mathematical logic, the Law of Syllogism says that if the following two statements are true:
(1) If p, then q.
(2) If q, then r.
Then we can derive a third true statement:
(3) If p, then r.
If the following statements are true, use the Law of Syllogism to derive a new true statement.
1) If it snows today, then I will wear my gloves.
2) If I wear my gloves, my fingers will get itchy.
Let p be the statement "it snows today", let q be the statement "I wear my gloves", and let r be the statement "my fingers get itchy".
Then (1) and (2) can be written
1) If p, then q.
2) If q, then r.
So, by the Law of Syllogism, we can deduce
3) If p, then r
If it snows today, my fingers will get itchy.


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I don't really understand that except that it confirms that photons do not exhibit mass. (I'll take "infra red" to include LF radio too.) When I asked what he said about low frequency photons, I was wondering about the situation with interference from two independent synchronous, RF sources. This is such an easily produced phenomenon at RF and not that difficult with two phase locked lasers, apparently.yes,I know what he has said.He said to give photon a mass in low energy limit to avoid infrared divergence and then combining it with cut-off provided by bethe in non-relativistic limit gives a fully divergenceless result i.e. no infrared divergence!and take mass zero in the end.mass is invariant.
If, indeed, it were really necessary for actual photons from each RF source to interfere with each other in order to produce an interference pattern then surely we would expect an awful lot of photons from each source not to interfere ('cancel' in one direction) - producing a very diluted interference pattern. In fact, very deep, stable nulls (0.1% amplitude) can be formed from two independent RF sources. If the sources are actually not phase locked at all but just very stable and slowly drifting past each other, a very clean interference pattern can result. (All that is necessary is that the amplitudes are equal, of course)
So the choice is between saying that, magically, pairs of matched photons are always present in the two 'beams' so that they can combine into a perfect pattern or that the interference is nothing to do with photons at all and the photons only turn up when they're actually detected (which is in line with the Copenhagen interpretation, I think).
I wish someone could comment on this and find the flaw - if there is one.


In general, an employer can decrease your rate of hourly pay if you are an at-will employee. However, in many states, the employer is required to first give you notice of the pay decrease. Once you are notified, the employer can pay you at the lower rate. In some states, this notice must be in writing.
Your employer cannot typically reduce your hourly wage for time you have already worked.
Under no circumstances can your employer reduce your wages so that they are below either the state or federal minimum wage.
If My Wages Have Been Reduced Unlawfully, What Can I Do?
The legal action available to you depends on what state you are in. In some states, a state agency is in charge of overseeing employment issues, and a dispute over reduced wages should be brought to their attention. In other states, there is no state agency in charge of reductions in pay, so a private action against your employer is the only way to recover lost wages.
In either scenario, you should contact an attorney familiar with employment law issues. An employment attorney can help you determine whether to file a claim with a state agency or to bring a private lawsuit, and can help you to argue your case.


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Pelican Beach Resort
There are over ten diverse cultures present in Belize, many of which still place great importance on traditional activities and practices that span generations. These traditions are often rooted in practicality and provide great benefits to those that keep them going.
In southern Belize, two of the most prominent cultural groups are the Garifuna and the Maya. These groups still continue with many daily practices started by their ancestors.
- Schedule a "Garifuna cultural experience", on a cassava baking day near a small farm. Learn how to grate the manioc root, strain, sieve, and bake on an open hearth. Then enjoy the finished cassava biscuit with Serre la Sus - fresh fished sauteed in coconut milk with mashed plantains.
- Pass by a neighborhood wake, "9 night" or "Dugu" and share in the honoring of Garifuna ancestor spirits via drumming and song. A "9 night" is similar to a wake and is held as a memorial usually 9 nights after someone has been buried.
- Garifuna songs and dances are vehicles for teaching newer generations about their history. These dances are filled with meaning, and an evening of entertainment can be arranged with a local dance group.
Visit the village of Maya Center at the entrance to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and:
- Shop at the Women's Craft Cooperative, where Mayan women sell souvenirs crafted from materials found in the nearby tropical forest
- Visit the Maya Museum and learn more about the rich history of the Maya in Belize
- Walk the medicinal trails inside the sanctuary itself, and learn the myriad uses for some of the herbs and plants that grow within the Cockscomb Basin.


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Caption: Attila (406-453), Emperor of the Huns. Originating from the steppes of Central Asia, the Huns swept westwards and established the large Hunnic Empire, which stretched as far west as Germany and as far south as the Danube. Under Attila's rule, the Huns invaded the Balkans and Gaul, and gained a reputation for cruelty and barbarism. This woodcut portrait is from the 1575 Basle edition of Elogia virorum bellica virtute illustrium (Praise of Men Illustrious for Courage in War) by the Italian historian and biographer Paolo Giovio (_PHONE_).
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.planes = [self.right, self.left, self.bottom, self.top, self.far, self.near]
Note: Do not try to draw these normals in the viewport to compare them to the Maya display of the frustum as you'll see a fairly large discrepancy on the vertical bounds. I am not sure yet whether this is a bug in Maya's draw, or whether it is displaying a different bounds, but the values obtained with this method are accurate and do mark the limits of what is rendered to screen.
Taking the name of the camera we want to build, we get the camera object and determine the total model view matrix we want to compare against. In this case, we're using the inverse transformation matrix of the camera to map our frustum in world space and not just object space. In Maya, there is also a post projection matrix that can be used to alter the final render, and should be taken into account. Remember, the order of matrix multiplication is important.
You should also note that OpenMaya's MFloatMatrix stores it's values in a flat list, meaning we'll need our indices from 0-15.
And finally, the intersection function:
def intersects(self, bbox): limits = [bbox.min, bbox.max] for plane in self.planes: # The corner furthest in normal direction of plane index_x = int(plane.normal.x > 0) index_y = int(plane.normal.y > 0) index_z = int(plane.normal.z > 0) point = OpenMaya.MVector(limits[index_x].x, limits[index_y].y, limits[index_z].z) # If this corner is not in front, none are, bbox is out of view if not plane.is_in_front(point): return False return True
It should be worth noting that a bounding box in maya is by default in object space, and that we would need to convert it to world space to get an accurate result.
In the end, frustum culling boils down to some very simple methods. Of course, there are a lot of ways to expand on this, for example, if you were comparing to oriented bounding boxes (something which is not natively supported in Maya). It would also be worth storing your combined projection matrix so that you could easily check whether any specific vertex was in render view.
I hope this helps someone else out there make a little more sense of how this works, it's certainly not an easy concept to get first try!


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Wind-induced external and internal pressures on tiles installed on a low-rise building model with gable roof were investigated by using a full-scale wind testing facility generically named Wall of Wind (WoW). Emphasis was given to ridge tile where a failure usually initiates during extreme wind events. Three different profiles field tiles namely high, medium, and low were investigated in combination with two types of ridge tiles namely rounded and three-sided. Effect of weather block on the pressure was examined. The study produced a unique high resolution pressure data in the form of pressure coefficients (Cpmin, Cpmax and Cpmean) for field and ridge tiles. These tests revealed high pressure coefficients for the ridge tile compared to the field tiles including those at the corners. Ridge tiles at the middle of the roof saw slightly lower wind pressure compared to those close to the gable end. Weather blocking of clay tiles while useful preventing water intrusion, increased the wind loads on the field tiles. The case without weather blocking produced significant pressure underneath the field tiles that resulted in lower net pressures.
Feuze Lekem, Serge Alain, "Wind Pressure Evaluation for Field and Ridge Tiles" (2011). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 340.
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How to find the (x,y) combinations that make z=0?
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I have a matrix Z(i,j) that is a function of X and Y. Surface and contour plot look fine, but are difficult to interpret.
Is there a way to plot a function of X and Y, such that Z is equal to zero (or as close to zero as possible, since non of the elements in the Z matrix is actually zero)? What I'd like to find out is for which combinations of X and Y the Z-value is above and below zero.
My code is very long, but I did something like this to get matrix Z:
for i = 1:numel(X)
Z(:,i) = functionZ(X(i))
Z(j) = %functionZ(X)
for j = 1:numel(Y)
Z(j)= %function with parameter X
thanks in advance for any tips!
Kevin Phung on 16 Sep 2019
Edited: Kevin Phung on 18 Sep 2019
Correct me if I am misinterpreting your goal:
You have a function z(x,y).
You are trying to find the values of x and y that give you some particular values of Z, in this case very close to 0. You can try something like this:
% define some condition for Z values, in this case I want to look for all Z values in my
% Z matrix that are between 0 and 0.001.
% find() those values, and use ind2sub in order to grab the [row,col] pairs.
[x_ind,y_ind] = ind2sub(size(Z),find(and(Z=<0.001,Z>0 )));
xy_pairs = [X(x_ind) Y(y_ind)] % this will give you the x and y pairs
edit: you have already accepted my answer, but I forgot to include an '=' sign


skin tone meaning, skin tone definition | English Cobuild dictionary
 ( skins plural & 3rd person present) ( skinning present participle) ( skinned past tense & past participle )
1 n-var Your skin is the natural covering of your body.
His skin is clear and smooth..., There are three major types of skin cancer..., The only difference between us is the colour of our skins.
2 n-var An animal skin is skin which has been removed from a dead animal. Skins are used to make things such as coats and rugs.
usu supp N
That was real crocodile skin.
3 n-var The skin of a fruit or vegetable is its outer layer or covering.
The outer skin of the orange is called the 'zest'.,...banana skins.
4 n-sing If a skin forms on the surface of a liquid, a thin, fairly solid layer forms on it.
Stir the custard occasionally to prevent a skin forming.
5 verb If you skin a dead animal, you remove its skin.
...with the expertise of a chef skinning a rabbit. V n
 banana skin
7 If you do something by the skin of your teeth, you just manage to do it.
by the skin of one's teeth phrase PHR with cl
He won, but only by the skin of his teeth.
8 If you say that someone has a thick skin, you mean that they are able to listen to criticism about themselves without becoming offended.
a thick skin phrase N inflects, usu v PHR
You need a thick skin to be a headmaster.
 to make your skin crawl
banana skin ( banana skins plural )
1 n-count The thick yellow or green covering of a banana is called a banana skin.
in AM, use banana peel
2 n-count If an important or famous person slips on a banana skin, they say or do something that makes them look stupid and causes them problems.
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...waiting for the government to slip on this week's banana skin.
in AM, use banana peel
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...a unique range of natural skincare products.
skin deep , skin-deep
Something that is only skin deep is not a major or important feature of something, although it may appear to be. adj usu v-link ADJ
Beauty is only skin deep...
skin-tight , skintight
Skin-tight clothes fit very tightly so that they show the shape of your body. adj usu ADJ n
...the youth with the slicked down hair and skin-tight trousers.
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crust; epicarp; husk; integument; outer layer; peel; skin
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What is GTIN, MPN, UPC, EAN, and ISBN on eBay? - Sellbrite
There are a lot of different acronyms involved in listing an item for sale on eBay, many of which you may not know. From MPNs and UPCs to ISBNs and EANs, keeping track of them can seem complicated, but their purpose is to simplify the eBay buying and selling process.
These product identifiers are a series of numerical or alphanumerical digits that signify specific items, creating a universal system that allows products to be identified. These various codes make it easy for shoppers to find items both on eBay and through search engines like Google, and they can boost your listings' visibility.
So what is MPN on eBay? And what about all those other acronyms? And how can they help your eBay sales? Let's take a look at what each of these identifiers means and how they can help you improve your eBay listings and make sales.
What is GTIN?
"GTIN" stands for global trade item number, an identifier assigned to any product by GS1, a not-for-profit organization that develops international standards for business communication.
These unique numbers help identify which products in one database correspond with products in another database across international borders and organizational boundaries, and they're issued to manufacturers and retailers for a fee. They were created to establish a single standard for product identification, and they incorporate other product identifiers, including UPC, EAN, MPN, and ISBN, which are all types of GTINs.
What is MPN?
"MPN" stands for manufacturer part number and is a series of numbers and/or letters that a manufacturer assigns to individual products.
MPNs help buyers find specific parts, and they identify which companies made those parts. They're more common in industries that make interchangeable parts, like the automobile, machinery, hardware, and computer industries.
For example, let's say an eBay shopper is looking for a specific hard drive.
search ebay by MPN
They can search for the item's MPN, such as "WL4000GSA6472E," as illustrated above.
ebay hard drives for sale
The shopper will then get a variety of search results, such as in the example above, that display only items with that exact MPN.
What is UPC?
"UPC" stands for universal product code, and it consists of a 12-digit numeric code and a corresponding machine-readable barcode that can be assigned to any product.
These are common in the United States and Canada and are primarily used for tracking inventory and scanning items at the point of sale. A unique UPC can identify a product by brand, name, item, color, and other factors.
What is EAN?
"EAN" stands for European article number, and it's essentially the European version of a UPC. These 13-digit codes are also known as international article numbers.
If your eBay listings are available to international buyers, including an EAN as a product identifier is essential.
What is ISBN?
"ISBN" stands for international standard book number, a 13-digit product identifier exclusively for books.
They're used primarily by publishers, booksellers, and libraries, but are commonly employed by Internet retailers to identify titles. Each variation of a book title — including the edition, the language, and the book format, such as print, audio, or e-book — has a unique ISBN.
What About SKUs?
"SKU" stands for stock-keeping unit, and it is a type of product identifier. However, SKUs are created by individual businesses for internal use and aren't actually standard codes.
eBay does have a "custom label (SKU)" field for sellers to enter SKUs, which allows you to include these internal identifiers to help you track inventory, ship orders, and ensure your listings are correct, but they won't be visible to buyers.
How Should eBay Sellers Use Product Identifiers?
When listing an item for sale on eBay, you'll always be prompted to enter product identifiers, such as the UPC or ISBN, for example, as illustrated below.
ebay product identifiers field
The purpose of these identifiers is to allow for product-based shopping and to make it easy for consumers to find the specific product they're interested in.
While eBay doesn't require product identifiers for product category — such as certain collectibles — they are essential for most eBay product categories. You can view the full list of qualifying and required categories here.
What are the Benefits of Product Identifiers on eBay?
As mentioned previously, using product identifiers in eBay listings simplifies the product-based shopping process for eBay users by allowing them to quickly and easily identify items. But there are several other benefits to including these codes in your listings:
 - They make creating listings easier by matching items with products already in eBay's catalog. For example, if you're selling a box set of Harry Potter paperback books and enter the ISBN "9781408856772," eBay can easily identify the product from previous listings and fill in a lot of essential information for you, as illustrated in the screenshot below.
harry potter boxset for sale on eBay
 - They make pricing more accurate.
 - They improve placement and visibility in search results on both eBay and in search engines.
 - They enable eBay to alert you when your listings are below the item's trending price.
 - They make your listings eligible for inclusion in eBay promotions.
Check out this article for tips for increasing your sales from successful eBay sellers.
Include 'Item Specifics'
Not every item you list for sale on eBay will necessarily have a specific product identifier, such as an MPN, a UPC, or an EAN. For example, event tickets and certain collectibles will typically lack this information, but you can still list these items for sale on eBay.
But you can still include what eBay calls "item specifics" in your listings, like the brand name and the physical details of what you're selling, such as size, make, model, and color. This information makes it easy for buyers to find your listings through search and determine whether your item is the one they're looking for.


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Performance of piezoceramic sensors
thesisposted on 08.06.2021, 07:48 authored by Rummaan Syed Ahmed
This study is in continuation of the previous research conducted at Ryerson University to develop a model for active monitoring of reinforced concrete members using piezo-ceramic sensor. In the previous research large concrete beam were investigated. The following study examines the performance of piezo-ceramic sensor to monitor maturity of concrete and to evaluate crack width of large base width concrete plates. Small scale beams and large scale slabs specimens were tested under three and four points bending respectively to evaluate the effectiveness of piezo-sensors at different failure modes. Test results from small scale beams were used to model correlation between concrete crack width/strains and sensor signals. The test result indicated that piezo-sensor can be used for active concrete strength monitoring at later stages. It can also be used as an effective indicator of crack width for reinforced concrete members with small base width.


Incidence of spinal cord ischemia according to the patency of reimplanted segmental arteries during thoracoabdominal aortic replacement
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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the impact of segmental artery reimplantation and its patency on spinal cord ischemia (SCI) in thoracoabdominal aorta replacement. METHODS: For 193 patients who underwent early postoperative computed tomographic (CT) angiography after thoracoabdominal aorta replacement, the technique of segmental artery reimplantation, their patency, and postoperative SCIwere retrospectively investigated. RESULTS: The early patency rate of reimplanted segmental artery was 83.3% (210 of 252), as 13 were taken down intraoperatively and 42 were not visualized in the postoperative CT angiography. The patency rate differed according to the reimplantation technique: 93.6% (131/140) for en bloc patch, 95.6% (43/45) for small individual patch, and 53.7% (36/67) for graft interposition. SCIoccurred in 13 (6.3%) patients, 4 of whom (2.0%) remained paraplegic permanently. SCI was significantly more frequent (P=0.044) in the patients in whom segmental artery reimplantation was not successful (take-down or occlusion, 6/37=16.2%) than in those who had all segmental arteries sacrificed intentionally (2/64=3.1%) and those who showed patency of all reimplanted segmental arteries (5/92=5.4%). Especially, there was no permanent paraplegia in the last group. Failure of intended segmental artery reimplantation was a significant risk factor of postoperative SCI in logistic regression analysis (P=0.012; odds ratio 4.65, 95% confidence interval 1.41-15.36). CONCLUSIONS: During thoracoabdominal aorta replacement, attention should be paid to the segmental artery reimplantation technique, which affects the risk of occlusion or intraoperative take-down and thereby may have impact on postoperative SCI.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-43
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume63
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2022
Externally publishedYes
Keywords
 - Aneurysm
 - Aorta
 - Paraplegia
 - Spinal cord ischemia
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Leitrim is a county steeped in history. It has suffered massive population decline from the Great Famine of the 1840s until the 1990s. The county's population fell from about 160,000 in 1847 to 25,000 in 1996. Economic growth in Ireland in the last Decade has meant that the Census of 2002 showed an increase in Leitrim's population for the first time in over a century and a half.
Not surprisingly Leitrim is the most unspoilt county in Ireland. It is full of lakes and mountains and rugged scenery. Places where your ancestors struggled to survive until they went to the "promised land" of America, England, Australia etc. They always harboured the dream of returning, but often they never saw their native home again.


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Skills for Health has today launched a comprehensive social media toolkit for the UK healthcare sector, providing healthcare organisations and professionals with sector-specific insight, advice and best practice on using social media effectively.
The free toolkit, created with support from Public Health Wales, key industry experts and employers, has been written with healthcare organisations of all sizes and social media capabilities in mind. Whether organisations are new to social media and unsure where to start or want to make sure their existing social presence is fit for purpose.
The toolkit covers everything from strategy to content creation, including guides to the key platforms and leading influencers to follow, examples of best practice, downloadable templates and additional resources, as well as advice on how to encourage organisations to embrace a digital culture.
Dawn Bratcher, Senior Marketing Manager for Skills for Health said, '30% of adults said they would share information about their health on social media and more than 40% said information found via social media affects how they deal with their health.
'Social media plays an ever-growing role in our daily lives, including the way we access and share information. Starting conversations online enables healthcare organisations to raise awareness, share information, engage with existing audiences and reach out to new ones.'
Last year, Skills for Health launched the #OurHealthHeroes campaign on social media to raise awareness of the vital role of the healthcare support workforce. The campaign launched with a YouTube video, filmed using real staff members at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and the hashtag encouraged the public to thank support staff online.
The video was viewed more than 100,000 times and supported by more than 30 trusts and healthcare organisations across the UK, with a social reach of over five million. This social success led to the creation of the inaugural Our Health Heroes Awards, which received more than 500 nominations from across the UK.
Dawn Bratcher continued, 'The success of the #OurHealthHeroes campaign shows what a powerful tool social media is for building connections with patients, stakeholders and communities both inside and outside the healthcare sector. It is important to be present in these conversations online, but knowing how to do this effectively is not always straightforward.
'As the Sector Skills Council for the UK healthcare sector, we hope this comprehensive guide will give organisations the knowledge and understanding to use social platforms with confidence. We are proud to be helping the healthcare sector to embrace this important shift in the way we communicate and take steps towards a more digital future.'


The Beginnings of the Political Agrarian Movement in Slovenia
A Contribution to the Pre-History of the Establishment of the Independent Agricultural Party
 - Nina Steinbacher Univerza v Mariboru, Filozofska fakulteta
Keywords: Political agrarian movement, Independent Agricultural Party, Slovenian People's Party, Inner Carniola, Goriška region
The article deals with the beginnings of the modern political agrarian movement in Slovenia. Based on the newspaper reports and other relevant sources, the pre-history of the establishment of the Independent Agricultural Party in the newly-formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is presented. A special emphasis is placed on the developments in Inner Carniola and the Goriška region, where, on the eve of World War I in what was then the Habsburg Monarchy, the first Slovenian agrarian political formations were established.


Question: What Does Beneficial Mean?
What does it mean to be beneficial to someone?
(sometimes foll by to) causing a good result; advantageous.
law entitling a person to receive the profits or proceeds of propertya beneficial interest in land..
What does not beneficial mean?
: not beneficial : harmful.
What is the root of beneficial?
It comes straight from Latin, and Italians use it as often as we use "good;" it can mean "fine," "okay," "yummy," or "kind and well behaved." Bene gives us beneficial, but also benefit, beneficent, benevolent and more well-meaning words.
What is a beneficial friend?
A beneficial friend is some one u can make-out wiht and still have a boyfriend/girlfriend and youv can conifined in them with stuff but you also have to trust them! Beneficial friend today is used among us teenagers and some times with adults! Its practicly a boyfriend but not really!
What does beneficial mean in a sentence?
Definition of Beneficial. helpful or good to something or someone. Examples of Beneficial in a sentence. 1. The vitamins he took were beneficial to his health.
Does beneficial mean good?
Helpful or good to something or someone. Recycling and reusing garbage can be beneficial to the environment. The definition of beneficial is something that has a positive effect or achieves a good result. … Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous.
Is beneficial to or for?
"For" as a preposition answers "for what", while "to" answers "to whom," so if you have an object of a preposition like Jane or something like that, you'll probably use "to" (e.g., it's beneficial to Jane VS it's beneficial for the building).
How do you use the word beneficial?
Beneficial sentence examplesRolling the land is beneficial to young crops. … The ladybugs were beneficial insects, eating the pesky aphids. … These results would prove to be beneficial to the community. … The doctor said it was beneficial bacteria. … They were beneficial organisms and were allowing pathogens to thrive.More items…
What is beneficial owner?
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What is another word for not beneficial?nonpayingprofitlessunsuccessfulunprofitableworthlessunproductivefutileuselessvainfruitless13 more rows
How do you identify a beneficial owner?
The test to identify beneficial ownership You must determine who owns more than 25 percent of the customer and who has effective control of the customer, and also those persons on whose behalf a transaction is conducted.
Who are not beneficial owners?
What does beneficial mean in a relationship?
Mutually beneficial relationships mean you both enjoy the perks of such a relationship without a long list of commitments.
Is more beneficial grammatically correct?
much more beneficial vs much beneficial. A complete search of the internet has found these results: much more beneficial is the most popular phrase on the web.
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Boiler Installation in the Bathroom: Regulations and Considerations by Rowlen Boiler Services
When planning a boiler installation, finding the most suitable location is crucial. While some homeowners may consider installing a boiler in the bathroom, there are specific regulations and considerations to take into account. At Rowlen Boiler Services, we strive to provide our customers with clear, accurate information to ensure a safe and compliant boiler installation. In this guide, we will discuss the regulations surrounding bathroom boiler installations and the factors you should consider.
Regulations for Installing a Boiler in the Bathroom
In the UK, the installation of a boiler in a bathroom must adhere to specific safety regulations outlined in the Building Regulations and British Standards. These regulations are designed to ensure that the boiler and electrical components are protected from water ingress and potential hazards associated with a wet environment.
According to Building Regulations, boilers installed in bathrooms must be:
- IPX4 rated: The boiler must have a minimum Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IPX4, which offers protection against water splashes from all directions.
- Located in a specific zone: Boilers should be installed in Zone 3 of the bathroom, where there is a lower risk of water contact. Zone 3 is defined as the area beyond 0.6 metres from the edge of the bath or shower, and beyond 2.25 metres vertically from the floor.
- Fitted with a room-sealed appliance: The boiler must be a room-sealed appliance, which means that it draws combustion air from outside and vents exhaust gases externally, reducing the risk of hazardous gas build-up in the bathroom.
Considerations for Bathroom Boiler Installations
In addition to adhering to regulations, there are several practical factors to consider when installing a boiler in a bathroom:
- Space: Ensure that there is adequate space in the bathroom for the boiler and any necessary ancillary components, such as a flue or an expansion vessel.
- Ventilation: Proper ventilation is essential to prevent condensation build-up and maintain good air quality in the bathroom.
- Accessibility: The boiler should be easily accessible for maintenance, servicing, and emergency shut-off.
- Aesthetics: Consider whether the appearance of the boiler will blend in with your bathroom's design and if it will be visually appealing.
Expert Advice and Installation by Rowlen Boiler Services
At Rowlen Boiler Services, our team of experienced engineers is committed to providing professional advice and high-quality services for boiler installations, including those in bathrooms. We ensure that all installations comply with relevant safety regulations and meet your specific needs and preferences.
For more information about bathroom boiler installations or to schedule a consultation with one of our expert engineers, please contact us today.


The Argument for More Effective Short-Form Ads
The Argument for More Effective Short-Form Ads
By Blake Burrus, Senior Vice President of Client Services, Nielsen Neuro
The 15-second TV ad is already "the new black," but it has yet to achieve the same level of audience engagement as its 30-second and one-minute predecessors.
Advertisers must now explore this new frontier further to make short-form ads more effective, regardless of the platform.
According to Nielsen, the number of 15-second television commercials jumped more than 80 percent between 2008 and 2012.
And the numbers continue to grow for ads 15 seconds or less, partially due to the proliferation of mobile technologies and new platforms for watching pithy online videos.
Contrary to what many advertisers think, these new platforms are providing more opportunities for existing content. TV ads and mobile ads can be complementary, if advertisers can master the short-form video.
Perfecting the 15-second ad won't be an easy task.
As advertisers' attentions (and budgets) are increasingly divided among new and traditional platforms, many have turned to new tools like consumer neuroscience to boost their efficiency and effectiveness in the face of rapid change.
As ad lengths are shrinking, ad budgets are shifting. Many advertisers don't have the resources to create entirely new ad concepts customized for each channel, and they must repurpose 30-second ads for each of the short-form spots.
Industry creatives typically rely on their "gut" – experience and personal judgment – to repurpose traditional ads by trimming the storyline and reducing repetition. This can result in a significantly less-effective 15-second version of a 30-second commercial.
Neuroscience is changing the art of "cut downs" by creating the science of "neurological ad compression," which uses cutting-edge, moment-by-moment analysis of how consumers react to what they watch.
Whereas traditional methods require consumers to reflect honestly and accurately about their reactions (often an unrealistic task), consumer neuroscience adds more precise measures of engagement to current gauges of effectiveness.
Electroencephalography (EEG) measurements can track the exact moments an ad activates memory, draws attention or prompts emotional response, and can determine on an instant-by-instant basis which parts are and are not effective in engaging viewers.
Consumer neuroscience gives advertisers new insights into viewers' emotional engagement, something creative teams have always considered important but were never able to measure. The technology can confirm, for example, if moments of humor have real impact.
Once crucial moments that maximize key neurological responses are identified, algorithms create a rough edit between 10 and 14 seconds (typically one-third the length of the original spot).
The re-cut commercial is then edited by agency creatives for story flow, continuity and visual seamlessness into a final spot that can be used for TV or alternative video platforms.
Simply put: It uses only the most vital moments and transitions – minimizing spend and maximizing impact.
This mix of art and science is effective and cost effective. Based on Nielsen Neuro's testing of original 30-second TV spots and the EEG-optimized 15-second spots, approximately 90 percent of neuroscience-optimized 15-second ads test just as well as their 30-second counterparts, and a majority actually tests better.
The neurological ad compression approach helps advertisers increase the reach and resonance of campaigns for the same level of spending, or even considerably less, with no loss in effectiveness.
Neuroscience not only helps maximize the impact of 15-second ads (a relatively modern challenge), it also resolves a historical problem for advertisers, who for decades have wasted a significant portion of production costs and ad spend because of their limited ability to understand consumers' emotional responses.
Now, with creative teams spread increasingly thin, this scientific process can boost efficiency by providing instant feedback on what works and what doesn't, making the ad team's job easier and helping advertising evolve at the pace of technology.
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A museum's bid to buy a collection of material by 20th Century designer Rex Whistler has been awarded £350,000.
More than 1,000 items such as drawings, diaries and designs are in a personal archive The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum hopes to acquire.
The grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund means the museum needs to raise a further £10,000.
Some 75 personal items of the Kent-born designer are currently on temporary display at the museum.
Between the wars Whistler had risen to prominence with a collection of work that included commercial designs for Wedgwood Pottery, Shell Petroleum, Guinness and The London Underground.
Adrian Green, museum director, said: "Acquiring the archive will ensure that future generations appreciate the talent of an artist whose work epitomises the interwar era."
As a member of the Welsh Guards, Rex Whistler trained as a tank commander on Salisbury Plain where he painted and sketched fellow soldiers as well as painted the inside of the officers' mess to make it look like a Bedouin tent.
He was killed in 1944, aged 39, on his first day of action in World War II, in Normandy.
After his death, Whistler's brother Laurence assembled the personal collection and it has remained in the family ever since.


Oregon State University (OSU) has developed an ocean loading and self-attraction file from TPXO9v2a for the following constituents: M2, S2, N2, K2, K1, O1, P1, Q1, Mm, Mf, M4, Mn4, Ms4, 2N2, S1. The file is in OTIS binary format and can be accessed through the scripts provided in the OTPS package, the TMD toolbox, or the pyTMD Python package. The load model is included in the OTPS software package, available at _URL_
Direction for using the load tide to make tide predictions with the TMD toolbox v2.5
 1. Download the OTPS software package, available at _URL_
The load tide model (load_file), located in the /DATA directory of the OTPS package
 1. Download the TPX09.v2a global model from _URL_ and unpack into a directory.
This model provides the grid file and u file which are needed to create a "Model_file" which is currently required by version 2.5 of the TMD toolbox.
You must register, following instructions on the _URL_ page, to download the TPXO global tide models.
 1. Create a directory on your computer called tpxo9v2a_load
 1. Copy the load_file from the OTPS package to the tpxo9v2a_load directory and rename it to h_load_file
 1. In the tpxo9v2a_load directory, create an ASCII "Model_file" named Model_tpxo9v2a_load. This file should contain the following lines of text, in the following order:
where "path" is the location of the TPX09.v2a global model you downloaded in step 2. Or, if you prefer, you can also add the path to your matlab script.
 1. You can then use tmd_tide_predict to predict the self-attraction and loading component of the tide for your location of interest. This can then be added to your tide prediction. Below is an example of a call to tmd_tide_predict:
addpath D:\Projects\Tide_Models\tpxo9v2a_load
addpath D:\Projects\Tide_Models\tpxo9v2a\DATA
Additional comments: This process will be simplified in the next release of the TMD toolbox: TMD3.0


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Gap Funding
The Monroe Foundation specializes in 'gap funding'.
Educational research studies have highlighted that many students are unable to begin or complete their educational studies for lack of smaller amounts of balances that remain after all other sources of funding have been exhausted.
Rather than providing full scholarships, the Foundation seeks to 'fill the gap' after all sources of tuition funding have been exhausted – including financial aid and grants, veteran aid, personal resources, and loans. Average grants per semester range from $1,000 to $5,000 and often are the difference between a student continuing with his/her studies or having to withdraw from classes and discontinue their education. Academic performance is reviewed at the conclusion of each semester in order to determine eligibility for continued funding.


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There is no software required to configure the GSM modem. The modem must be set up using an Ethernet connection to a PC.
Figure 5-9 GSM/CDMA Modem
An Account must be set up with a local GSM cellular service carrier. To activate the modem, you will require an IP Address supplied by the service carrier to be assigned to the modem. They will also provide you with an activated SIM card.
The following are the steps required to set up the GSM modem:
- Attach the antenna to the modem.
- Insert your SIM card (not included) into the top (primary) spot of the modem (see illustration below).
- Connect the Ethernet Cable (null modem cable) from the modem to your PC.
- Use the STS Remote Station with your connected battery, STS Controller, and Distribution Box to connect the modem to a power supply. Turn the modem on using the Modem Control option in the STS Controller.
- After the connection has been established, you should see the message as shown in Figure 5-11 at the bottom right of your PC screen. Doulbe-click the network icon.
- If using Windows XP, in the Local Area Connection Status window, the Support tab should display the same Default Gateway and Subnet Mask, as shown in Figure 5-12. The IP Address does not have to match, but it should begin with 192.168.1.XXX (XXX is any number between 2 and 255), thus matching the Default Gateway. Close the window.
- Open your web browser and enter the IP Address "192.168.1.1" in the URL address bar. The main configuration menu of the modem will be displayed.
- Select "Mobile" under the Configuration menu.
- Make sure the Service Provider selected is correct, and the Service Plan/APN is set to "internet.com". Click on "Serial Ports" under the Configuration menu and click on the Port that is available. This should be Port 1 by default.
- In the Port Profile window, select "TCP Sockets" and click Apply.
- Make sure the Serial Port Configuration matches the screen in Figure 5-14. Enter the IP Address provided by your Internet Service Provider in the IP Address field. The TCP Port should be set to either "49152", "49200", or "49800" depending on your setup and Operating System. When finished, click Apply.
- Select Basic Serial Port Settings to set up the communication parameters. The following settings should be entered:
- Baud Rate: 115200 bits/second
- Data Bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop Bits: 1
- Flow Control: None
Figure 5-10 Inserting SIM Card
There are two SIM card slots in the modem. Install the SIM card in the upper slot, with the chamfered corner inserted first. The contacts should be face down.
If more support documentation is required to setup the GSM modem, please visit: _URL_ and select Digi Connect WAN IA from the "Select a product" drop-down menu to browse various support documents.
Steps 5 and 6 are based on the Windows XP Operating System. Other Operating Systems may require another path to access the Local Area Connection Status.
Figure 5-11 Local Area Connection Confirmation
It is recommendd to set the TCP Port to 49200 if using a Windows 7 computer, and 49800 if using Windows 8.
Figure 5-12 Local Area Connection Status Window
In the STS Controller Main Menu select "STS Gold Setup", then select "Modem Port Setup". Enter the same settings as above for the Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits and Flow Control.
The modem is now configured and ready to be used with the STS Telemtry System.


Keep cycling: how technology can support safe and comfortable cycling for older adults
Carola Engbers
 Research output: ThesisPhD Thesis - Research UT, graduation UT
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 In the Netherlands cycling is important, there are even more bicycles than people. For the older population, cycling is one of the most important physical activities to remain healthy and mobile. Cycling contributes positively to health, mobility, and quality of life and staying mobile is crucial for maintaining a social life. However, older cyclists (60+) also have a higher risk of falling with their bicycle and sustaining a serious injury, compared to younger cyclists. Injury jeopardizes the mobility of this person, with severe consequences, such as depression and feelings of loneliness. Hence, prevention of bicycle accidents of older cyclists is obviously necessary.
 In this thesis, the main aim was to investigate how technology can support safe and comfortable cycling to support the older cyclists (60+) in traffic. In Chapter 1, the key research topics of this thesis are described, as different factors affect cycling. The first topic covers the characteristics of older cyclists. The second topic focusses on technology related to the bicycle to support older cyclists; what are their wishes and requirements and specifically, how do older people respond to these types of technologies. The third topic covers the interaction of cyclists with other road-users and the communication with them. 'Safe and comfortable' cycling, emerges in the overlapping area between the three topics. The following objectives are described as part of the main aim.
 Objective 1: To investigate demographic, physical and mental characteristics of elderly cyclists, and to explore which factors are associated with self-reported cycling accidents in the Netherlands.
 Objective 2: To investigate how technology can support safe and comfortable cycling for the older population.
 Objective 3: To improve the interaction between older cyclists and other road-users with technology.
 This thesis has generated knowledge on characteristics of the older cyclist and how technology can support safe and comfortable cycling for the older adult. Several factors were associated with self-reported falling of the bicycle; age, mental impairments, being less than completely confident and living in a rural environment. To compensate for some of
 these physical and mental impairments, assistive technology was developed to support the older cyclists in traffic. These supportive technologies have potential to lead to more
 comfortable cycling for the older adult, as the supportive devices were evaluated very positively. The advantages for the older cyclist are promising.
 Original languageEnglish
 QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
 Awarding Institution
 - University of Twente
 Supervisors/Advisors
 - Rietman, Johan Swanik, Supervisor
 - de Waard, D., Supervisor
 - Dubbeldam, Rosemary , Co-Supervisor
 Award date27 Sep 2019
 Place of PublicationEnschede
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 Print ISBNs978-90-_PHONE_-9
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 Publication statusPublished - 27 Sep 2019
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Object.defineProperties (seemingly) requires transactional behaviour
Oliver Hunt oliver at apple.com
Mon Sep 21 18:35:04 PDT 2009
To have a truly correct implementation of Object.defineProperties (as
currently defined) an implementation would in effect have to implement
transaction updates to Objects, as [[DefineOwnProperty]] is
polymorphic and behaviour cannot be guaranteed.
As a simple example (excluding host objects even)
myArray = [1,2,3,4];
Object.defineProperties(myArray, {length: {value:2}, 2:{value:4}})
Even if an implementation were to implement two versions of
[[DefineOwnProperty]] for every object (one that did the logic to
determine whether a given call to [[DefineOwnProperty]] was correct,
one that actually defined it -- and this behaviour should be
specified, currently the definition of defineOwnProperties seems
woefully inadequate), both the assignment to length and the assignment
to property 2 are valid during preflight. Once we call
[[DefineOwnProperty]] with the intention of actually setting the
values we set the length property, subsequently removing the property
2, which in turn means that setting property 2 must fail.
This is nuts -- i am leaning towards the belief that defineProperty,
defineProperties, seal, preventExtensions, et al. should only work
when applied to pure objects, not any host object, nor any of the
special builtins. All other paths seems to lead to absurd and/or
complex and unexpected behaviour.
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Tolerance for Disagreement Scale (TFD)
The tolerance for disagreement scale is designed to measure the degree to which an individual can tolerate other people disagreeing with what the individual believes to
be true. This conceptualization is similar to that of argumentativeness. People with high argumentativeness are likely to be able to deal with more disagreement than
those people who are low in argumentativeness. It is believed that conflict in interpersonal communication is in large part (in conjunction with the level of liking between
the people) a function of the tolerance of disagreement of the interactants. Alpha reliability estimates for the TFD scale can be expected to be in the neighborhood of.85.
Instructions: This questionnaire involves people's feelings and orientations. Hence, there are no right or wrong answers. We just want you to indicate your reaction to each item. All responses are to reflect the degree to which you believe the item applies to you. Please use the following system to indicate the degree to which you agree that the item describes you:
5 = Strongly Agree, 4 = Agree, 3 = Undecided, 2 = Disagree, 1 = Strongly Disagree
___ 1. It is more fun to be involved in a discussion where there is a lot of disagreement.
___ 2. I enjoy talking to people with points of view different than mine.
___ 3. I don't like to be in situations where people are in disagreement.
___ 4. I prefer being in groups where everyone's beliefs are the same as mine.
___ 5. Disagreements are generally helpful.
___ 6. I prefer to change the topic of discussion when disagreement occurs.
___ 7. I tend to create disagreements in conversations because it serves a useful purpose.
___ 8. I enjoy arguing with other people about things on which we disagree.
___ 9. I would prefer to work independently rather than to work with other people and have disagreements.
___10. I would prefer joining a group where no disagreements occur.
___11. I don't like to disagree with other people.
___12. Given a choice, I would leave a conversation rather than continue a disagreement.
___13. I avoid talking with people who I think will disagree with me.
___14. I enjoy disagreeing with others.
___15. Disagreement stimulates a conversation and causes me to communicate more.
Step 1. Add the scores for the following items: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 14, 15.
Step 2. Add the scores for the following items: 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
Step 3. Complete the following formula: TFD = 48 + total of Step 1 - total of Step 2.
Scores above 46 indicate High TFD. Scores below 32 indicate Low TFD. Scores between 32 and 46 indicate moderate TFD.
Teven, J. J., Richmond, V. P., & McCroskey, J. C. (1998). Measuring tolerance for disagreement. Communication Research Reports, 15, 209-217.
Richmond, V. P., & McCroskey, J. C. (2001). Organizational communication for survival: Making work, work (2nd Ed.) Chapter 14. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.


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Like the crippled woman in Luke 13, female clergy know what it means to be paralyzed by sexism, patriarchy and other forms of emotional and psychological abuse, Gina Stewart preached during Baptist Women in Ministry's June 28 worship celebration in Dallas.
The sin and pain that derive from systemic prejudice "have created suffering and keep us in bondage and powerlessness," said Stewart, senior pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn., and president of the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society. That latter post makes her the first woman to lead a major Black Baptist institution in America.
The service at Wilshire Baptist Church was part of BWIM's annual gathering — its first in-person meeting since 2019 due to the pandemic — held in conjunction with this week's Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly. The assembly included a luncheon and awards ceremony before culminating in worship that included Communion.
It also featured a fiery sermon by Stewart that inspired numerous standing ovations amid her calls for women in ministry not to lose hope because they, like the crippled woman in Luke, are nothing less than "daughters of Abraham."
That was the term Jesus used to describe the woman bent over with disease for 18 years before her encounter with him in the synagogue. While others saw her as a fixture to be ignored and whose healing could wait Jesus viewed her with compassion and healed her on the sabbath, which infuriated the religious authorities.
The woman in the story, like those gathered at Wilshire for worship, had been told all too often to wait for restoration and justice in their striving for freedom from disenfranchisement and marginalization, Stewart said. "'One more day won't kill you,' they say. But Jesus saw her healing as critical. And he didn't blame her or castigate her."
In rebuking the synagogue leaders, Jesus referred to the woman as a daughter of Abraham, thus recognizing her and calling out her equal value to men in Jewish society and faith. Women are not to be considered inferior because they are created "in imago dei … to preach and to pastor and to use their gifts for the kingdom of God," Stewart explained.
Stewart called on women not to tremble before hierarchy and those who doubt and disparage their callings. Ministering boldly, she said, is to be healed like the woman in the synagogue. "In God's economy, any time is the right time to be free. Arise, O daughters of Abraham."
BWIM Executive Director Meredith Stone echoed a similar theme during the preceding luncheon program: "We value women's gifts and callings and freedoms and leadership. And we need more of it."
But Stone also acknowledged the path for women in ministry continues to be a rocky one. She cited BWIM's newly released State of Women in Baptist Life report. It says 86% of Baptist women in ministry report continuing to encounter obstacles to ministry, 72% saying they must provide more evidence of competence than male counterparts, and 25% reporting sexual assault or harassment in their ministry settings.
While there are causes for grief for women in ministry, Stone said, BWIM continues to work on their behalf. "We see you. We value you. We are for you."
During the awards presentation, Cheri Mills received the 2022 Addie Davis Award for Outstanding Leadership in Pastoral Ministry. A student at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, Mills is a church administrator, ecumenical leader and author.
Angela Zimmerman was awarded the 2022 Addie Davis Award for Excellence in Preaching. Zimmerman is a student at Central Baptist Seminary and minister of music and associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Danville, Va.
Sophia Steibel, professor of education and spiritual formation at Gardner-Webb Divinity School in Boiling Springs, N.C., was honored with the 2022 Frankie Huff Granger Distinguished Mentor Award.
Glendale Baptist Church in Nashville, Tenn., was the recipient of the 2022 BWIM Church of Excellence Award.


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In this book, Marvin R. Weisbord and Sandra Janoff describe a three-day program to help organizations develop a future plan. Their conference is designed to unite groups of people from different areas of an organization so they can create a program together that they all support. Typically, the conference includes 50 to 70 people who review the past, explore the present environment, create future scenarios, identify common ground and make action plans. The program encourages dialogue and working together as peers. Future Search suggests how you might organize this program yourself, from setting up the agenda to planning the logistics. Because the book is a specific, practical guide for a particular type of conference, it will primarily interest those leaders and managers who want to put on such a program. getAbstract recommends Future Search as a good hands-on tool for companies, non-profits, government agencies or other organizations that want to hold a future planning conference.
In this summary, you will learn
- How to plan your firm's future using a Future Search conference
- Which five parts constitute a conference
- Which elements will ensure its success.
About the Authors
Marvin R. Weisbord is an internationally-known organizational consultant. He is the author of Productive Workplaces and Discovering Common Ground. Sandra Janoff is a psychologist and consultant. She has designed and facilitated whole-systems processes in the public and private sectors. Together they plan and lead Future Search conferences, coach facilitators and offer public networks. They are partners in a consulting group, Future Search Associates.


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Paphiopedilum argus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
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(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: P. argus
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Paphiopedilum argus
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Paphiopedilum argus is a species of orchid endemic to Luzon Island of the Philippines. The name is a reference to the Greek god Argus, who had one hundred eyes, like the spots on the petals. The flower size goes up to 4" (10 cm). It is commonly found on limestone in altitudes 600 to 2000 feet high.


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Merriam Webster defines curb weight as:
the weight of an automobile with standard equipment and fuel, oil, and coolant
Why is this weight called a vehicle's curb weight?
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This is given in the sense of "parked at the curb" (i.e., with no passengers or luggage, etc.). See curb weight. – Robusto Jan 9 '13 at 16:07
It's a bit like the street value of drugs :) – coleopterist Jan 9 '13 at 16:09
I agree with Robusto. Dry weight, unladen weight and tare weight are used too. – user32480 Jan 9 '13 at 17:05
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Definition and etymology
Curb weight (US) or kerb weight (UK) is the weight of a car parked at the kerb with standard equipment, oil, water, coolant, petrol but without passengers or goods. Some definitions say a full tank of petrol, but some just say some petrol. It comes from the idea of a car parked by the kerb and ready to go, but waiting for passengers and extra luggage.
The earliest example in the OED is of the UK spelling in 1958, but Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (2004) dates the US spelling to 1949 but I found examples in the early 1930s (and possibly in the late 1920s).
This is a snippet of Society of Automotive Engineers Transactions (1929), so the date could be wrong (but it looks ok). It contrasts "Curb weight, sedan" with a heavier "Weight, with driver and observer":
Curb weight, sedan 3300 lb.
Ignoring snippets, the first verifiable examples are from almost identical adverts in the April 1933 editions of Popular Science and Popular Mechanics:
The Pontiac Economy Straight Eight has a wheelbase of 1 1 5 inches; the curb weight (4-door Sedan) is 3265 pounds.Pontiac's 115' wheelbase and 4-door Sedan curb weight of 3265 pounds assure real big car riding comfort.
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It's the weight of the vehicle, parked at the side of the road (at the curb), ready to go, but without any passengers or cargo.
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I'm curious how the car got to the curb without fuel, oil, and coolant. :) – Luke Jan 9 '13 at 16:55
Curb weight includes those things. Compare "dry weight". – Alex Feinman Jan 9 '13 at 16:56
_USER_ Hah! You're right - I read the definition wrong. Then this does make sense. – Luke Jan 9 '13 at 16:57
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I stick metal foil on an a 1 square meter large and 10 kilograms heavy dielectric so that a condenser is build. By putting a tension of 10 kV on the condenser or by short-circuiting it I measure a real reduction of the weight of about 0.1 grams each time. This result confirms my theoretical conclusion which says that the weight of a body is related with the movements of its charges (protons and electrons). Keywords: Gravitation, movement of electrical charges, relativity
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Something like 'Optionality' or 'Ordinality'? (It's similar in kind to the words "Arity" and "Cardinality")
Example: "Fred listed the XXXity of each parameter, noting whether it was optional or mandatory"
Follow-up question: What part of speech is this?
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Optionality is obviously a noun (you are even using it with a definite article in your example) and is included as such in several dictionaries (Wiktionary, Merriam-Webster, Collins). And in fact some dictionaries have a dedicated entry for the suffix -ity. – RegDwigнt Apr 4 '13 at 10:16
I see - as in "noun referring to a state or quality"... so there isn't a specific word for this? – Richard Inglis Apr 4 '13 at 10:32
How about 'Necessity'? Does a thesaurus help? – Mitch Apr 4 '13 at 12:00
Are looking for a part of speech more refined than 'noun'? You're looking for an abstract concept but there's nothing grammatically special about that. – Mitch Apr 4 '13 at 12:03
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There are a few recently contrived words that try to do this; optionality is indeed used from time to time, and I've seen things like mandatoriness too. But actually there are some more established words that do the same job.
Of course, optional-ness is actually binary - something is either optional or mandatory. Therefore the quality of optionality/optional-ness is actually the same as the quality of mandatory-ness or compulsory-ness, just with the polarity reversed.
All of which is a fairly long winded way for me to get around to saying this:
I think the word you're looking for is the noun, necessity.
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+1 for necessity – Canis Lupus Apr 4 '13 at 12:12
It appears that Ordinality is used in this sense (even though it has a more normal meaning of 'ordering'). Maybe this is verging on jargon.
For example: "Ordinality is a property that indicates whether an entity instance is mandatory"
(from: 'Oracle SQL and Pl/SQL Handbook: A Guide for Data Administrators, Developers')
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Naming of database properties isn't always a guide to good English usage. – DJClayworth Apr 4 '13 at 16:55
Agreed, but in this case the context happened to be appropriate :) – Richard Inglis Apr 4 '13 at 21:50
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Hi! I am using a eulerian-lagrangian aproach to simulate gas side fouling on a heat transfer surface.Particle loading is low and so the DPM_one-way approach is a good approach. So far, i can track injection files and store the mass flux of particles that reach the surface in a UDM. I would like to convert dirty cells into solid ones to simulate the augmented thermal resistance and the reduced cross section. Does anybody Knows if is possible convert the dirty cells of fluid into solid cells of fouling via UDF? Is there any other technique to introduce a temporal dimension in the simulation? Thanks in advance, any comment is wellcome.


A Day of Botanical Art Techniques for All Levels
by Deb Shaw
Sunday, January 27, 2019 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Cost, BAGSC Members: $50 Non-Members: $60
Register online at: _URL_ Bring your own lunch or purchase from the Arboretum Café.
 1. Creating 3D forms by light to dark shading in graphite
 2. How to do a watercolor wash
 3. Easy color mixing in watercolor (NEW—just added!)
 4. Dry brush techniques (NEW—just added!)
 5. Using pen and ink in scientific illustration
 6. Drawing with silverpoint
 7. Color pencil techniques in botanical art
 8. Labeling your painting with calligraphy
 9. Creating 3D forms by light to dark in watercolor
 10. How to draw a leaf in graphite
 11. Using mixed media in scientific illustration
 12. Graphite tips and tricks
 13. Perspective for plants
 14. Watercolor pencil techniques
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What is a GEDCOM?
What is a GEDCOM?
A GEDCOM is a computer file that is in plain text. GEDCOM is short for GEenealogical Data COMmunication.
How do I get a GEDCOM?
You can create a GEDCOM from most genealogy software, and most genealogy software can import a GEDCOM.
Why do I want to create a GEDCOM?
The reason you would want to create a GEDCOM is to share genealogical data with another person or site that doesn't use the same software.
How do I create a GEDCOM from Legacy 8.0?
To create a GEDCOM from Legacy 8.0 you click on "File" in top toolbar, then pick "Export" and you can then pick the details of how you want the GEDCOM generated.
How do I create a GEDCOM from my family tree at
From your family tree on any page, you click on "Tree pages"
Tree pages
Then you pick "tree settings" from the dropdown menu.
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Then you click the Export Tree.
What can I do with a GEDCOM?
You can send the GEDCOM to people you want to send your family too.
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Publication Acceptance Date: 4/20/2014
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Technical Abstract: Unambiguous investigation of condensed tannin (CT) structure-activity relationships in biological systems requires the use of highly enriched CT fractions of defined chemical purity. Purification of CTs from Sorghum bicolor, Trifolium repens, Theobroma cacao, Lespedeza cuneata, Lotus pedunculatus, and Lotus corniculatus was accomplished by Sephadex LH-20 chromatography using gradient elution schemes. We found that the degree of CT enrichment and need for further purification by chromatography could be rapidly assessed in minutes by subjecting fractions to 1H-NMR spectroscopy. These assessments were independently corroborated by a more time-consuming, but quantitative thiolysis procedure. Further examination of CT fractions by 1H-13C HSQC NMR spectroscopy provided a more detailed assessment of impurities, some of which (carbohydrateand lipid-derived) avoid detection by UV absorption-based detectors commonly used for CT chromatography. Researchers can now rely on a rapid 1H-NMR analysis to assess the purity of CT fractions, even with low-field (360 MHz) NMR instruments.


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This paper describes an approach to perform reproducible performance tests on virtual routers, comparing different virtual routing architectures, different software versions and configurations. The presented approach is based on VRKit, a software tool that allows to build pre-configured bootable virtual router images with the desired characteristics. Design decisions are described, and some usage examples are presented, showing how the tool can be used for research on virtual routing, facilitating performance comparison of various virtual router implementations.
|Titolo:||Running repeatable and controlled virtual routing experiments|
|Data di pubblicazione:||2015|
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This is a coloring book that will introduce you to all the basic arithmetic facts using The Human Calculator Matrix.
- You will need 10 colored pencils for the exercises. Suggested colors are black, red, blue, pink, green, orange, violet, yellow, brown, and gray.
Discover all the patterns that will make you feel like a mathlete and a human calculator. The Turn on The Human Calculator in You Answer Guide is available at the link on this page.
Turn on The Human Calculator in You
The Human Calculator will make math fun and easy, by helping you to visualize patterns in numbers by looking at them on a matrix grid.