taskPilot – a tool for mentoring and motivating pilots.
Helping newly minted solo pilots move on to flying cross country is perhaps a bigger hurdle than learning to fly in the first place.
New pilots embarking on free flights are limited by the lack of a goal and a way to analyse their performance and measure their improvements.
It is well known that taking off with a proper goal in the form of a task, however simple, means the pilot lands back with a sense of success not found after an aimless free flight.
To help with this transition to cross country, taskPilot is based around the concept of gliding clubs running leagues amongst their pilots, scored using racing and AAT style tasks set up for varying experience levels and weather conditions.
A pilot can choose a suitable task, then access information created by experienced pilots about possible ways to do the task, review landout options and so on, and create a goal and a plan for the flight, rather than taking off and free flying and not going anywhere in particular.
On return pilots load up the igc file from their flight which is scored automatically using a simple time and handicapped distance scheme, then displayed on the club league table.
Pilots can opt for privacy if they want. Unless set to private, all flights are available for anyone to view.
Pilots then have a way of measuring how well they performed. Traces can be reviewed and compared with other pilot's traces to seek ways to improve.
Where clubs have a single seater which is flown by a number of pilots for an hour or so each, then short local tasks can be set up for, e.g. the 'LS4 class', which are speed only, again so pilots take off with a plan.
It is believed that by giving pilots these tools to measure and improve their performance, and enabling them to land back with a sense of achievement, will maintain their interest, hopefully moving on to longer flights, even competitions.
And keep them in the sport.
Click on 'Help' on the top menu bar and choose 'Help with demo' This will take you to log on details along with a walkthrough of the main features.
If gliding clubs want to get access to this app, use the contact menu bar option and send in your details.


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Keywords: pro-poor, climate change, mitigation, adaptation, economic growth, energy, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, Millennium Development Goals, MDGs, low carbon development, LCD, poverty reduction, green economics
Pro-poor low carbon development and the role of growth
Climate change adaptation and mitigation need to cut across all poverty reduction efforts, including any post-2015 architecture. However, low carbon development (LCD) debates to date have been mainly about high and middle-income countries. There are good reasons why even the poorest countries with low emissions might be interested in pursuing LCD. This article assesses the controversial role of growth for LCD. The article argues that we need to link up pro-poor policy debates with the low carbon debates as part of a post-MDG agenda. The paper explores several policy responses to LCD and analyses how pro-poor these policy responses are.

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Local governments claim that neighborhood improvement programs develop grassroots leadership capacity, raise the importance of neighborhood issues on the citywide political agenda, and empower residents to solve neighborhood-level problems. This article argues that neighborhood improvement programs also jeopardize the geography of opportunity, particularly women's neighborhood activism. Drawing from interviews with neighborhood activists and local government officials from one municipality in Southern California, this study illuminates the ways in which local government efforts regulate and contain neighborhood activism.
- neighborhood improvement programs,
- Santa Ana,
- neighborhood activism,
- neighborhood organizations
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The blog sums up the tips taken from one of the interviews of H. Rao Unnava, on the importance of branding in higher education. The Dean of UC Davis Graduate School of Management, he had shared some concepts with a group of Higher Ed officials focused on improving student recruitment, alumni, and donor engagement. He has more than 30 years of research experience in building and maintaining the Institution's brand loyalty. Let's get into what he has to say.
Branding in higher education to Build brand loyalty
Brand loyalty, here in this case education branding is very crucial to getting desired results in Higher Education. The importance of university branding is so intense that it makes a student become emotionally attached to the Institution and more likely to commit to it in terms of donations, referrals, or take some positive action. The journey from student experiences to alumni communications creates access to many different types of touchpoints and therefore many opportunities to build brand loyalty. The more the institutions take advantage of these opportunities to build meaningful engagement, the more loyal and committed the constituents to become.
Develop distinct brand experience
Developing a distinct brand experience begins when prospective students, donors, and others visit the campus. The firsthand experience and feeling of ownership when they are physically present enhances their emotions that can be essential to success. Enrolled students should feel inspired by the institution as they pursue their degrees. In addition, when alumni and donors have touchpoints or visits with the institution, they should feel like they are part of the community. These experiences will build brand loyalty. rebrand, and be returned as positive actions on behalf of the institution.
Exceed high expectations
Higher education Institutions have a deeper level of relationship compared to consumer brands, so there may be a high level of emotional investment that must be met by these institutions. Institutions should prove quality experiences that are consistent with the constituents' value system and expectations.
Involve constituents in branding decisions
Involving constituents in branding decisions might increase their feeling of ownership towards the Institution because they know that the Institution considered them. However, it is important to listen. If the institution comes out with a new identity that is against the values of the most constituted, then there is going to be an issue.
In short, the keys to Institution's brand loyalty are in our hands. Make a difference to the Institution by setting high expectations, informing and involving constituents, and creating a strong brand identity.
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Facel S.A.
Facel S.A. was a French manufacturer of pressed steel automobile components, later complete automobiles of their own design. To intensify its war effort, French subcontracting company for military aeronautics Bronzavia created a subsidiary called Facel (acronym of Forges et Ateliers de Constructions d'Eure-et-Loir) in December 1939. After the war, in 1945, by merging with Métallon, Facel began to make short-run special bodies, coupés or cabriolets for SimcaFordPanhard and Delahaye. Approximately 2,900 cars of all models were hand-built in Facel's short life.
Unitary bodies without a chassis became general for mass-produced cars, and Facel lost its big customers. French niche manufacturers ceased production. Métallon left the partnership in 1953, and Facel set about designing and making its own complete cars using engines made by Chrysler, Volvo and Austin. Its first design, named Vega, was shown to the public in 1954.
The Facellia model, introduced in 1959, was under-developed, and losses brought about by its warranty problems became impossible to recoup. Prior to closure Facel had been placed under the control of Sud Aviation subsidiary Sferma. Though initially successful, Facel closed its factory in October 1964.


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What to Know About Registration
It's important to register early for classes. Registering for classes early has many benefits including:
- Increased chance of getting into needed classes.
- Earlier access to financial aid and scholarships.
- Easier to stay on track to graduate.
As you get ready to register, take note of the following:
- You won't be able to register if there are any registration holds on your account. Holds can be placed for several reasons. Learn more about holds on student accounts.
- Consider your finances and be aware of payment due dates. You may want to enroll in the Huskie Installment Plan to spread your payment over four months.
- It's a good time to start thinking about course materials. You can buy or rent books and online materials from Huskie Books and Gear.
Parents and Family Members
These tips will help you keep your student's education on the right path:
- Check in with your student when registration draws near.
- Encourage them to meet with their academic advisor
- Encourage them to find out if there are any holds on their account that would prevent them from registering.
- If you're helping pay for your student's education, you'll want to know about payment due dates. You may benefit from the Huskie Installment Plan, which can help you budget by spreading your payment over four months.
- Talk to your student about Shared Access, a feature of MyNIU that allows you to view financial information and portions of your student's academic record. Students can provide up to two delegates access to their information.
Faculty and Staff
By taking these actions, you can help students stay on track to graduate:
- Encourage students to meet with their academic advisors before registration begins.
- Post registration flyers and posters in your office or workspace.
- Learn about the Huskie Installment Plan, a payment option that students may find helpful. Share information about the plan with students.
- Encourage students with financial concerns to speak with someone in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office or the Office of the Bursar.
- Direct students to the resources that can help them resolve any holds on their account.


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| Uses: Medicinal
|| Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 9+) |
| When to Sow: Anytime
|| Ease of Germination: Moderate |
| (Xi Shu, Happy Tree, Tree of Life)
Chinese tree with proven anti-cancer properties. The bark, stem and leaves contain camptothecin, an alkaloid effective against leukemia, colon cancer and other tumours, and it blocks the replication of the HIV virus that causes AIDS. Drugs derived from the tree are ringing up sales in excess of $1 billion. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used for the treatment of colds, psoriasis, cancers and leukemia of the liver, gallbladder and stomach. Due to overharvesting in China it is endangered in the wild, but it is now in cultivation in India and Japan. It was introduced to America in 1930s and is growing in Florida and Georgia. The tree reaches 20m/65ft.


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There is only one library for I2C, that is the Arduino Wire library: Arduino - Wire.
For less than 1% of the situations there are other compatible libraries, for example a software I2C library.
You should ignore the util/twi.h. That is just a low-level part of the Arduino Wire library. Don't think about it it is there, that's all.
If you want to write code for an Arduino, then you should use the official Arduino Wire library. When you later change to another Arduino board, then the I2C will still work with the same functions.
The Dallas 1-Wire is something completely different.
The most used Arduino library for the Dallas 1-Wire is called: OneWire.
There are other libraries that have "Wire" in the name.
For example: "VirtualWire". It has nothing to do with I2C and also nothing to do with 1-Wire.

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Dirichlet Regions for Three Points:
The loci of circle intersections trace the boundaries of three Dirichlet regions, each containing one of the points A, B, C. The Dirichlet region containing A, for example, is the set of points P which are closer to A than to any of the other points B or C. It follows that the boundary between two Dirichlet regions is the set where distances to two of the points A, B, C are equal and less than the third distance. Finally, the corner or vertex is the point where the 3 distances to A, B, and C are equal. We recognize this as the circumcenter of triangle ABC. Since the circles have the same radius. The points on the circles have the same distances to the corresponding centers, so the intersection points of two circles are equidistant from two of the three points A, B, C.
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Wind Noise / Buffeting
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At various speeds, as a window is lowered, passengers could experience a feeling of dizziness or disorientation associated with a "pulsing" sensation of the air inside the vehicle.
This issue, known as buffeting, can occur during both high and low speeds, and is often associated with a change in air pressure inside the vehicles cabin.
There are multiple causes associated with this effect, but it is mainly attributed to the precision streamlining of modern vehicle designs. Many vehicles are designed in conjunction with air flow tests performed under laboratory conditions, inside of a "wind tunnel", which tests the effects of physical vehicle-body design, against airflow and aerodynamics, as it travels at different speeds.
The "buffeting" effect is caused by a sudden change in the aerodynamics of the vehicle, caused by the lowering of a window, which changes how the air is flowing over the surface of the vehicle. The effect can be corrected by raising or closing the offending window to correct the airflow. This effect can also be attributed, to a lesser degree, to the rapid exchange of hotter air inside the vehicle cabin, with the colder outside air, creating a vacuum effect.
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The rest of the options in the UV Mapping tool are ways to manipulate the UVs.
If this is checked, all UV islands will be displayed all the time.
There are two types of pivot. One is a pivot from selected elements, the other is the UV cursor which looks like this
You can select either pivot types from the the pivot combo box.
Every time you hit this button the camera will be rotated by 90 degrees.
An element represents either an Island, Polygon, Edge, or Vertex.
You can select elements by clicking LMB or drawing a rectangle by dragging the mouse holding LMB. Holding down Ctrl and selecting multiple elements is also possible.
The selected elements are represented in orange while the corresponding elements are represented in blue as shown below.
Pic10: Selected elements and corresponding elements
The selected elements can be transformed by manipulating a gizmo or by dragging the mouse. The gizmo can be switched to Move, Rotate and Scale mode by pressing the 1, 2 or 3 buttons or by clicking the corresponding button in the toolbar.
The pivot position is determined by either the center of the selected elements or the UV cursor position. This is set through the Pivot Type combo box in the UV Mapping Editor. (I don't see any difference when changing the option in this combo box. Please explain how this works, maybe using screenshots) (This is broken - needs bug report)
If you want to select blue elements which are the corresponding elements to the selected elements, hit this button. See below pictures.
Pic11: Selecting corresponding elements
The Loop Selection in the UV Mapping Editor covers both border Edges and inside Edges just like the Loop tool in the Modeling tool.
Pic12: Border Edge selected (left: initial border selected, right: result after Loop Selection)
Pic13: Inside Edge selected (left: initial border selected, right: result after Loop Selection)
Pic14: Multiple Edges selected (left: initial border selected, right: result after Loop Selection)
Removes UV polygons from the UV Mapping Editor. When polygons are unmapped, UVs of them will be generated automatically and based on positions.
Could do with screenshots
Attaches the first selected Edge border along the second selected border Edges, but does not move the island belonging to the selected Edges.
Move and Sew
Moves the island belonging to the first selected border Edges to orient them to the second border and attaches the first border to the second border.
Pic16: Move and Sew
When not using Smart Sew, four steps are usually required to sew Edges to other corresponding Edges:
- Selecting an Edge
- Clicking Loop Selection
- Clicking Select Shared
- Clicking Move and Sew
Having to repeat these steps every time you want to sew Edges together takes a lot of time, hence Smart Sew has been introduced to make the process much easier and faster.
- One Edge selected (orange Edge in screenshot below). Loop Selection, Select Shared and Move and Sew are run sequentially (Do you have to click those yourself, or are they automatically activated when selecting an Edge? First seems more likely, but that's apparently the "old, slow" way of doing it...). (This looks quite broken really. I'm not sure how to use this...Aleks might know?)The corresponding Edge is highlighted in blue:
Pic17: Corresponding Edge highlighted
Click Smart Sew and the the two UV islands will be merged into one UV island:
Pic18: Smart Sewing UV Islands
- Multiple Edges selected (orange color Edges) (Select Shared and Move and Sew are run sequentially (Again, what happens here exactly??)). The corresponding Edges are highlighted in blue:
Pic19: Multiple corresponding Edges highlighted
Click Smart Sew and the two UV islands are merged into one UV island:
Pic20: Smart Sewing multiple Edges
Separates the selected UV polygons from an island to which they belong.
The first screenshot below shows an island that has been selected. The second screenshot shows some selected UV polygons from the island. Selecting Separate will then separate out the selected UV polygons and they become a separate island (third screenshot):
Flip Horizontal/Flip Vertical
Flips the selected elements horizontally or vertically over a pivot position.
Pic22: Original, Flip Horizontal, Flip Vertical
Aligns the selected UV positions along an X or Y axis. The axis with the longest length of a bound rectangle (of the selected elements) is used for alignment.
Pic23: Alignment with X axis
Pic24: Alignment with Y axis


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This post is for World Bird Wednesday.
Trip Part 12
Weka are one of New Zealand's flightless birds. Weka Gallirallus australis) are part of the Rail family and are sometimes known as Woodhen. There are four sub-species and considerable variation of color. They are about the size of a domestic hen. Like other flightless birds in New Zealand they are under threat from introduced animals/pests such as cats, dogs, rats, ferrets, and stoats.
We saw these two on the road just around from Punakaiki on the West Coast (more about this place in the next post). They were completely focused on each other and seemed completely oblivious of the traffic.


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Re: Caitians - height
I don't say the 2-3 meters for Caitians can't be possible, but it has no strong enough evidence that it is the only possibility or that this variant should be more autoritative than others.
Obviously not. But what I originally said stands: material exists that claims a relationship between the two felinoid species, and material exists that claims no such thing. If one assumes that the two species are related, then 2-3 meters is a better range than 1.8-2 meters, per onscreen evidence. If one recognizes that it's sort of futile to explain the similarities of Star Trek species by claiming that A1 and A2 are lost colonies of A (because the whole alphabet wouldn't then suffice for covering all the cases of B1 through B999 having shared characteristics, C1 through C999 likewise, etc), then Caitians are short and Kzinti are tall and that's it.
And I still think the simplest explanation for FASA's bizarre "2-3 meters" claim is that whoever wrote that page of the sourcebook didn't understand metric measurements.
That's downright mean of you.
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- 2 green balls, 2 red balls, 2 sashes of the same colour.
- 6 children are chosen out of the class to be dinosaurs while the other children run around and try to avoid getting caught.
- 2 children of those children hold the green balls or "freeze balls" and 2 of the children hold the red balls or "dance balls". The remaining 2 children are to wear sashes and it is their job to be officers and unfreeze the children that have been caught by the freeze and dance dinosaurs.
- This means that whenever the frozen dinosaurs move towards the other children, those children have to freeze in order to prevent getting caught and whenever they see a dancing dinosaur coming towards them they need to dance to prevent getting caught. If a child is caught, they need to freeze in a dinosaur pose until the officers come and unfreeze them.
- More dinosaurs can be added if desired, and actions can be altered to suit individual needs.
- If you have a small class, only elect one child per dinosaur.
Do you have any other suggestions for different actions? Leave a comment below…


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Knowledge spillovers from clean and dirty technologies
Government policy in support of innovation often varies across technology areas. An important example are climate change policies that typically try to support so-called clean technologies that avoid greenhouse gas pollution and hamper dirty technologies that are associated with polluting emissions. This paper explores the economic consequences of such policy moves in the short run.
At the margin private returns of R&D investments in diﬀerent areas should be equalised. Hence, shifting the composition of R&D activities by a policy intervention will only have a meaningful impact on economic outcomes if the external returns diﬀer. The authors compare innovation spillovers between clean, dirty and other emerging technologies using patent citation data. They develop a new methodology including the usage of page rank measures developed by Google to rank web content. Exploring a wide range of robustness checks, the authors consistently find up to 40% higher levels of spillovers from clean technologies. They also use firm-level financial data to investigate the impact of knowledge spillovers on firms' market value and find that the marginal economic value of spillovers from clean technologies is also greater.
This paper updates an earlier version published in October 2013.
ISSN 2515-5717 (Online) – Grantham Research Institute Working Paper series
ISSN 2515-5709 (Online) – CCCEP Working Paper series


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Astrobiology in a Box is a resource created by the UK Centre for Astrobiology to teach concepts in science using astrobiology. The box contains resources for four classroom activities for 20 students and an instruction kit. It is appropriate for both primary and secondary schools. The activities are 'Detection of Life Experiment', 'Extremophiles and the Limits to Life', 'UV Radiation and Damage to Life' and 'Pressure and the Limits to Life'.
Although the Astrobiology Academy distributes these boxes to participants in its CPD events, you can make your own Astrobiology in a Box by downloading the instructions below, which contain details on each activity as well as the resources you'll need to put together the kit.


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A study conducted French scientist, Dr Philippe Walter and his team, published in ACS Nano Letters, found that hair could synthesize gold nanoparticles into the hair cuticle.
It is understood that 40,000-60,000 gold nanoparticles could fit across the width of a human hair.
The original aim of the study was to look at the structure of keratin within hair, and how keratin breaks down, with gold nanoparticles used as a tracking substance within the subject.
The team soaked white hairs in a solution of a gold compound, and the hairs turned pale yellow and then darkened to a deep brown.
Using an electron microscope, the scientists confirmed that the particles were forming inside the hairs' central core cortex, and that colour remained even after repeated washings.
Walter noted that after the hair was exposed to the gold, it was synthesized into the hair, which is a normal process for a hair dye. However, in this instance the gold nanoparticles remained, suggesting there could be implications for permanent hair colouring products.
The stumbling blocks at this stage would be that the dye changed colour once in the hair, and a lot of testing would have to be done to ensure product safety.
However, this first synthesis of nanoparticles into human hair could open the door to further development in hair care and other applications.
Let's get into detail…
The synthesis and detailed characterization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) inside human hair was achieved by treatment of hair with HAuCl4 in alkaline medium.
The AuNPs, which show a strong red fluorescence under blue light, are generated inside the fibre and are arranged in the cortex in a remarkably regular pattern of whorls based on concentric circles, like a fingerprint.
It opens an area of genuine nanocomposites with novel properties due to AuNPs inside the hair shaft.


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Librados - expose checksums¶
Allow librados write operations to pass checksum metadata long with data buffers so that this information can follow the data all the way down the stack for verification at various layers. This will close one of several gaps in providing true end-to-end data integrity verification.
- Sage Weil (Red Hat)
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We checksum data as it passes over the wire, and verify it on the other end (to detect network bit flips that TCP's checksumming misses).
We periodically read data off disk, calculate a new checksum, and compare it to replicas (to detect bit rot).
We use crc32c throughout.
Detailed Description¶We should define a generic, extensible way to describe the checksum of a buffer or data extent. We use crc32c today, but we should avoid locking ourselves into a single scheme for all time.
We should make new write call variants (e.g., rados_write2, rados_write_full2, etc.) that optionally accept checksum metdata for the data buffer being passed in. Same goes for the read operations (we should pass out the checksum metdata along with the data).
Initially, these will not do much.
Eventually, we can extend the internal protocol (the messenger on-wire protocol and/or the rados MOSDOp[Reply] encodings) to pass this data over the wire to the OSD and back.
In some cases, we can use it to populate the checksum fields in object_info_t (see other blueprint).
We can have options to control which layers of the stack recalculate the checksum over the current data buffer for verification against the provided checksum. We probably do not want to do this at every layer (too expensive), but should do it at least once before writing the data to disk, ideally at a point that avoids propagating a bit flip to multiple replicas.
Other things we might do with this later:
- pass checksum info through the ObjectStore interface
- add a rados class (or native rados op) to calculate/verify checksum info on the server side ("fixity check")
- define extensible checksum metadata structure
- define new librados read/write calls that include option checksum metadata (C and C++ interfaces)
- extend MOSDOp and MOSDOpReply to pass checksum metadata for the data payload
- allow this metadata, when present, to allow the messenger to skip the crc it is doing for the data payload


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Rare clouded leopard cubs born at Nashville Zoo
Back in March, the National Zoo's Conservation and Research Center announced the birth of two clouded leopard cubs. The cubs' birth was big news, in part because clouded leopards are severely endangered and in part because the species presents unique problems to those attempting to breed it in captivity. (Male clouded leopards are prone to behavior so aggressive that they often wind up killing their potential mates. Females are known for, whether intentionally or accidentally, killing their cubs shortly after they're born.)
The National Zoo's cubs represented the first successful breeding of clouded leopards in any North American zoo in six years. Their parents, Hannibal and Jao Chu, were one of two breeding pairs imported from Thailand last year. The other breeding pair went to the Nashville Zoo, where three cubs were born May 30!
The cubs -- two males and one female -- are in good health, as are their parents, Jing Jai and Arun. Like the National Zoo's clouded leopard cubs, they are being hand-raised by keepers rather than by their parents. Hand-raising the cubs is, in part, for their own protection. It's also expected to make things simpler down the line, when the cubs reach maturity and become part of the breeding program designed to save their species from extinction.
"We've learned how to reduce fatal attacks by hand-raising cubs and introducing males to mates at a young age," Nashville Zoo President Rick Schwartz explained.
Plans are already underway to introduce the Nashville Zoo's female cub to one of those born at the National Zoo (both of those are males) when she's about 6 months old.
-- Lindsay Barnett
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Pastel Artists Canada (_URL_) is pleased to announce the mounting of our 24th annual open juried exhibition at the Federation Gallery, May 12 through 24, 2015. Juror Andrew McDermott, SFCA, PSC will select the very best in pastel paintings from submissions across Canada and beyond, and stage a pastel painting demonstration in the gallery from 3-5 pm on the day of our opening reception (Thursday May 14; reception from 6-8 pm, all welcome).
Sometimes known as "soft" or "dry" pastel to differentiate it from "oil" pastel, this medium is as old as the use of earth pigments to render prehistoric animals on cave walls, and ranks among the most permanent of art materials. Pastels are almost pure pigments—the same as are in watercolour, acrylic, or oil paint–mixed with only a little binder to hold together in stick form. Although the pastel sticks may look like chalks, they are a far cry from the pale, impermanent dyes used for your child's sidewalk creations! Today's pastel artists work with highly-pigmented pastels on specialized sanded surfaces to create vivid and lush works that resemble oil paintings in their opacity and saturated colours. So please avoid insulting your local pastel artists—never call them "chalk pastels"!
Pastel has been a very popular medium down through the ages—think of Edgar Degas' highly textured ballerinas and bathing women, for example—but had fallen somewhat out of use in the past century until a recent renaissance. Now, with multiple active pastel societies around the world, a biannual convention (the International Association of Pastel Societies/IAPS) and an influential magazine of its own (The Pastel Journal), the pastel medium is emerging as an innovative fine art medium once again. People are falling in love again with pastels' intensity of colour and shimmering quality.
New processes and technologies have expanded the range of pigments and supports, and ensured their permanence and longevity, making pastels highly collectible. Artists new to pastel are delighted by their forgiving nature and their capacity for diverse mark-making. Pastels can be used to draw (leaving the surface support visible) or paint (covering the entire surface), and are responsive to the impulse of the individual artist to create a range of effects from broad fields of scintillating colour through to exquisitely detailed renderings of the most intricate objects. Whatever your preference– landscapes, figures, animals, still life, or abstract– pastels can fulfill the vision.
We hope you'll stop by and view this collection of the best of this year's pastels, hosted by the only active national pastel society in Canada. Expect to be surprised and captivated by the quality, variety, and sheer loveliness of this medium! And consider joining our society for camaraderie, inspiration, skills development, and recognition. Come and discover the beauty of pastels!


Why Chinese Products Are Cheaper? [Complete Information]
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Indian Markets have huge potential in terms of producing anything and everything, but we still rely on the Chinese Market for our basic needs, from a toy to a mobile phone. The Chinese producers have infiltrated the indigenous market and are able to sell the goods cheaper than the local producers. There ought to be a reason why Chinese products are cheaper?
Despite the huge costs involved in transportation through the sea route and high packaging costs and customs duty; Chinese manufacturers are able to squeeze in their products at prices that do not seem viable for their local counterparts. They even compete in items which are simple in nature and are easy to produce, like pencil boxes.
Why Chinese Products Are Cheaper Than Indian Products?
Going by the popular discussions, which emphasize on the fact that production cost in China is cheaper than others as the workers are available at low wages. We doubt the authenticity of the claim as many other countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, Thailand; also pay their workers in a similar fashion. Yet their products are not that economical as one would perceive.
The fact that the Chinese goods have such an impact on the world and our local markets is really commendable on the part of the Chinese Government. With an exemplary implementation of well thought out strategies; they allowed their economy to be liberalized and supported foreign businesses and investors; which further strengthened the business environment in their county.
The administration has taken necessary steps in investing in the infrastructure of the country including roads, electricity availability, ports to enhance the overall productivity and create efficiency in their operations.
They have also taken initiatives towards setting up of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and thereby attracting Foreign Direct Investment in their country.
Supporting and promoting global exports for the produce of China, the government consistently indulges in leveraging the currency exchange rates in the International market.
Some points answering the question as to why Chinese products are cheaper?
Economy of Scale
The Chinese Government has always focussed on producing goods on a large scale; which ultimately decreases the overall costs, thereby making the goods cheaper.
Exporting Globally
China believes in exporting their goods in the international markets. Their focus is to serve beyond their own country and thereby their target market is large as compared to our local Indian manufacturers; wherein the scope is restricted to the Indian markets. Since the quantum of production in our local markets is less, the overall cost is high; thereby increasing the price of the goods.
Huge investments in Infrastructure
China has always invested largely in the developments of the roads, transportations systems, supply chain networks; which makes the movement of raw material and the finished products simple and efficient and thereby reduces the cost and time involved. In a contrasting situation; India has still a long way to go and policies need to be implemented to boost the foster the industrial sector.
The same is the case in electricity generation. While electricity is available at cheaper rates with an uninterrupted supply in China; the scenario for the Indian market is, unfortunately, the opposite.
Productive Labour Force
Even though the wage rate in China has substantially improved over the years, the development of the labor force deserves a notable mention. They focus on providing their manpower with skill development programs from time to time, thus increasing productivity. Therefore, the workers are instilled with higher efficiency; thereby contributing to the high demand for Chinese products.
Reverse Engineering Processes
China saves big on Research and Development by not limiting itself. They believe in allowing the manufacturers to produce similar products without any intellectual property rights involved. They believe in copying the design and producing goods in huge quantities. There are claims that China usually imports, deconstructs, and carries out detailed studies of products from all over the world and make their own version.
Leveraging their currency
It is believed that China is involved in manipulating their currency value for their own benefit. Having not signed any WTO agreements, they are not liable to transparency in their transactions and intentionally keep their currency weak against the US Dollar thereby keeping competitive prices for exports.
It is also to be noted that they sometimes even export goods at a price lower than what they actually incur to take advantage of the benefits available.
Popularly known as dumping; this practice is causing harm to all the importing country's local producers who try to make ends meet and are ultimately forced to close down shop in lieu of such unhealthy competition. China has been indulging in such immoral activities for a long time now, despite many countries opposing it.
Summing up, we would like to say that, apart from these reasons, and many more; China is able to sell its product cheaper, and we are doing nothing about it. It is high time that the Indian government finds solutions to this unending competition in order to boost the economy and support the local manufacturers and vendors. India should carve a way towards self-sufficiency.
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Where is the cheapest labour in the world?
The cheapest labour in the world is in Romania.
Why can't India manufacture cheaper products as compared to China?
It's because China has a great proportion of developed lands whereas in India 70% of people living in rural areas. Also, electricity availability is a major problem in India. Electricity is for a limited time, thus factories lay idle and do not produce goods during the time.
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How to Fill a PowerPoint 2007 Shape with Color
A PowerPoint shape or text box is transparent until you add a fill color. Besides colors, you can fill PowerPoint shape with a picture, a gradient, or a texture. To add fill to a PowerPoint shape, follow these steps:
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Many advertisers who buy advertising programmatically will only buy from a whitelist or against a blacklist. A Whitelist is a list of website domains that the advertiser is willing to serve its ads on. For publishers getting your domain name added to an advertiser's or DSPs white list is paramount in scaling Programmatic Revenue. Just because a domain name appears on a whitelist does not necessarily mean that the advertiser will buy that domain, the DSP's algorithm still prevails.
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where "$\star$" is the Hodge star operator that is associated to the natural volume form $V$ on $\mathcal{M}$ that is given as the maximal exterior power $V=\wedge^{(\text{dim}\,\mathcal{M})/2}(\omega)$. This expression for $\Omega(E)$ is the geometrically naturalized presentation of Zia, Redish, and McKay's equation (20).
Taking a Laplace transform of (1a) we obtain an equivalent (and classically familiar) expression for the partition function $Z(\beta)$
$$ \text{(1b)}\qquad\qquad\qquad Z(\beta) = \int_\mathcal{M} \star\exp\big({-}\beta\,H(\mathcal{M})\big)\,, \qquad\qquad\qquad\qquad $$
The preceding applies to Hamiltonian systems in general and thus quantum dynamical systems in particular. Yet in quantum textbooks the volume/partition functions (1ab) do not commonly appear, for two reasons. The first reason is that John von Neumann derived in 1930 — before the ideas of geometric dynamics were broadly extant — a purely algebraic partition function that, on flat state-spaces, is easier to evaluate than the geometrically natural (1a) or (1b). Von Neumann's partition function is $$ \text{(2)}\qquad Z(\beta) = \text{trace}\,\exp{-\beta\,\mathsf{H_{op}}} \quad\text{where}\quad [\mathsf{H_{op}}]_{\alpha\gamma} = \partial_{\,\bar\psi_\alpha}\partial_{\,\psi_\gamma} H(\mathcal{M})\,. \qquad\qquad $$ Here the $\boldsymbol{\psi}$ are the usual complete set of (complex) orthonormal coordinate functions on the (flat, Kählerian) Hilbert state-space $\mathcal{M}$. Here $H(\mathcal{M})$ is real and the functional form of $H(\mathcal{M})$ is restricted to be bilinear in $\boldsymbol{\bar\psi},\boldsymbol{\psi}$; therefore the matrix $[\mathsf{H_{op}}]$ is Hermitian and uniform on the state-space manifold $\mathcal{M}$. We appreciate that $Z(\beta)$ as defined locally in (2) is uniform globally iff $\mathcal{M}$ is geometrically flat; thus von Neumann's partition function does not naturally extend to non-flat complex dynamical manifolds.
We naively expect (or hope) that the geometrically natural thermodynamic volume/partition functions (1ab) are thermodynamically consistent with von Neumann's elegant algebraic partition function (2), yet — surprisingly and dismayingly — they are not. Surprisingly, because it is not immediately evident why the geometric particion function (1b) should differ from von Neumann's partition function (2). Dismayingly, because the volume/partition functions (1ab) pullback naturally to low-dimension non-flat state-spaces that are attractive venues for quantum systems engineering, and yet it is von Neuman's partition function (2) that accords with experiment.
We would like to enjoy the best of both worlds: the geometric naturality of the ergodic expressions (1ab) and the algebraic naturality of von Neumann's entropic expression (2). The objective of restoring and respecting the mutual consistency of (1ab) and (2) leads us to the main point of this answer, which we now present.
The main points: sustaining thermodynamical consistency
Assertion I For (linear) quantum dynamics on (flat) Hilbert spaces, the volume function $\Omega(E)$ and partition function $Z(\beta)$ from (1ab) are thermodynamically inconsistent with the partition function $Z(\beta)$ from (2).
Here by "inconsistent" is meant not "subtly inconsistent" but "grossly inconsistent". As a canonical example, the reader is encourage to compute the heat capacity of an ensemble of weakly interacting qubits by both methods, and to verify that the (1ab) predict a heat capacity for an $n$-qubit system that is superlinear in $n$. To say it another way, for strictly unitary dynamics (1ab) predict heat capacities that are non-intensive.
So the second — and most important — reason that the volume/partition functions (1ab) are not commonly given in quantum mechanical textbooks is that strictly unitary evolution on strictly flat quantum state-spaces yields non-intensive predictions for thermodynamic quantities that experimentally are intensive.
Fortunately, the remedy is simple, and indeed has long been known: retain the geometric thermodynamic functions (1ab) in their natural form, and instead alter the assumption of unitary evolution, in such a fashion as to naturally restore thermodynamic extensivity.
Assertion II Lindbladian noise of sufficient magnitude to spatially localize thermodynamic potentials, when unraveled as non-Hamiltonian (stochastic) quantum trajectories, restores the thermodynamical consistency of the volume/partition functions $(\Omega(E),Z(\beta))$ from (1ab) with the partition function $Z(\beta)$ from (2).
Verifying Assertion II is readily (but tediously) accomplished by the Onsager-type methods that are disclosed in two much-cited articles: Hendrik Casimir's On Onsager's Principle of Microscopic Reversibility (RMP 1945) and Herbert Callen's The Application of Onsager's Reciprocal Relations to Thermoelectric, Thermomagnetic, and Galvanomagnetic Effects (PR, 1948). A readable textbook (among many) that covers this material is Charles Kittel's Elementary Statistical Physics (1958).
To help in translating Onsager theory into the natural language of geometric dynamics, a canonical textbook is John Lee's Introduction to Smooth Manifolds (2002), which provides the mathematical toolset to appreciate the research objectives articulated in (for example) Matthias Blau's on-line lecture notes Symplectic Geometry and Geometric Quantization (1992).
Unsurprisingly, in light of modern findings in quantum information theory, the sole modification that naturality and universality require of Onsager's theory is this: the fluctuations that are the basis of Onsager's relations must be derived naturally from unravelled Lindblad processes, by the natural association of each Lindbladian generator to an observation-and-control process.
We note that it is neither mathematically natural, nor computationally unambiguous, nor physically correct, to compute Onsager fluctuations by non-Lindbladian methods. For example, wrong answers are obtained when we specify Onsager fluctuations as operator expectation fluctuations, because this procedure does not account for the localizing effects of Lindbladian dynamics.
Concretely, the fluctuating quantities that enter in the Onsager formulation are given as the data-streams that are naturally associated to Lindbladian observation processes … observation processes that are properly accounted in the overall system dynamics, in accord with the teaching of quantum information theory. Thereby Onsager's classical thermodynamical theory of global conservation and local transport processes straightforwardly naturalizes and universalizes — via the mathematical tool-set that quantum information theory provides — as a dynamical theory of the observation of natural processes.
Physical summary Consistency of the geometrically natural thermodynamic functions (1ab) with the algebraically natural thermodynamic function (2) is restored because the non-unitary stochastic flow associated to unraveled Lindbladian noise reduces the effective dimensionality of the quantum state-space manifold, and also convolutes the quantum state-space geometry, in such a fashion that as to naturally reconcile geometric descriptions of thermodynamics (1ab) with von Neumann-style algebraic descriptions of thermodynamics (and information theory) on Hilbert state-spaces (2).
Assertion III The thermodynamic consistency requires that, first, quantum dynamical flows be non-unitary and that, second, the resulting trajectories be restricted to non-flat state-spaces of polynomial dimensionality.
We thus appreciate the broad principle that quantum physics can make sensible predictions regarding physical quantities that are globally conserved and locally transported only by specifying non-unitary dynamical flows on non-flat quantum quantum spaces.
Duality of classical physics versus quantum physics The above teaching regards "classical" and "quantum" as well-posed and mutually consistent limiting cases of a broad class of naturalized and universalized Hamiltonian/Kählerian/Lindbladian dynamical frameworks. For practical purposes the most interesting dynamical systems are intermediate between fully classical and fully quantum, and the thrust of the preceding analysis is that the thermodynamical properties of these systems are naturally and universally defined, calculable, and observable.
Duality of fundamental physics versus applied physics The fundamental physics challenge of constructing a thermodynamically and informatically consistent description of non-unitary quantum dynamics on non-flat complex state-spaces — a challenge that is widely appreciated as difficult and perhaps even impossible — is appreciated as dual to the practical engineering challenge of efficiently simulating noisy quantum system dynamics … a challenge that is widely appreciated as feasible.
Remarks upon gravitational decoherence The above analysis establishes that decoherence associated to gravitational coupling — and more broadly the ubiquity of the superradiant dynamics that


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Path planning for multiple spacecraft using consensus with LMI avoidance constraints
This paper presents a consensus-based path planning algorithm for a team of communicating spacecraft. The central idea is the development of a new efficient method of incorporating collision avoidance into the consensus algorithm. This is done by applying the concept of quadratically constrained attitude control (Q-CAC), where attitude constraints are represented as a set of linear matrix inequalities (LMI), and solved by semidefinite programming. Lyapunov-based stability analysis is also presented, together with simulation results for a team of spacecraft engaging in arbitrary formation reconfigurations, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the approach. © 2012 IEEE.


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At the back of the washing machine, there are two plumbing valves that allow water to enter and exit. These valves feed into a single tube, and one of them features an antisiphon device to prevent water running back out of the machine early into the cycle. There is a pump that circulates the water entering the machine.
To complement the circulating water, there is a drive mechanism that cleans the clothes by moving them backwards and forwards, as well as spinning them around. There is a control panel on the outside of each washing machine. When the user turns the dial or presses a button to make the machine work, it engages contact with a pressure switch that determines the speed and temperature.
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The purpose of this exploratory study is to examine family member perceptions and experiences of homework. More broadly, it seeks to illuminate the nature and social function of homework practices in families and in so doing, highlights the complex relationship between schools and family life. The study involved four families and their experiences of homework. The families were selected on the basis that the parents came from a range of socio-economic backgrounds which may impact upon their children's attitudes and experiences of homework and schooling. The approach adopted to investigate this phenomenon is that of case study. Specifically, this case study uses the unstructured interview to collect data to enable the interviewer to develop a conversation using a set of relatively open-ended questions. These conversations were audiotaped, then transcribed for analysis and interpretation. The interviews focused on participant's understandings and expectations in relation to homework. The intensity of the interaction between interviewer and participant provided an opportunity for the participant to openly relate their homework experiences. The interviewees were asked to 'tell their story' in relation to their homework experiences. This case study adds to the existing literature by exploring family member perceptions of the family-school relationship as it relates to homework. It portrays the experiences of these families and how they make sense of homework practices. It provides an insight into the lives of the four families and how they understand the nature and function of homework practices.
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Calculate the work done in kilojoules to lift 50 cubic meters of water to a height of six meters, given that the density of water is 1,000 kilograms per meter cubed. Take 𝑔 equal to 9.8 meters per second squared.
We begin by recalling that work done can be calculated by multiplying force by distance. The direction of both the force and distance matters such that the work can be negative, positive, or zero. The standard units of force and distance are newtons and meters, respectively. This means that work is measured in newton meters, and these are more commonly referred to as joules.
Let's begin by sketching the scenario in this question. A crate of water is being lifted to a height of six meters. We are told that the volume of water is 50 cubic meters. And we are also told that the density of water is 1,000 kilograms per cubic meter. We recall that the mass of an object is equal to its density multiplied by its volume. We can therefore calculate the mass of the water by multiplying 1,000 by 50. This is equal to 50,000 kilograms.
The downward force of the water is equal to the weight 𝑊. We know that the weight of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by gravity. This means that the weight 𝑊 is equal to 50,000 multiplied by 9.8. This is equal to 490,000 newtons. In order to lift the water, we will need an equal force 𝐹 acting in the opposite direction. If we consider vertically upwards to be the positive direction, the work done is therefore equal to 490,000 multiplied by six. The force in this direction is 490,000, and the water is being lifted six meters in this direction. This is equal to 2,940,000. And as already mentioned, this is the work done in joules. As we are asked to give our answer in kilojoules, we need to divide 2,940,000 by 1,000.
The work done to lift 50 cubic meters of water to a height of six meters is 2,940 kilojoules.


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I would like to share a script I found quite useful, it's very basic bash scripting but it still can help the unexperienced ones.
- First create a
- Add the following content to the script:
if [ "$db" = "" ]; then
echo "Usage: $0 db_name user password"
for sql_file in *.sql; do
echo "Importing $sql_file";
mysql --user=$user --password=$passwd $db < $sql_file;
- Run the script with the following terminal command:
bash import.sh yourTargetDatabaseName yourMySQLUser yourMySQLPassword
The script will simply run sequentially all the imports you dumped beforehand.
PS: If you get some Foreign Key errors, you can disable them changing the "for" cycle mysql command with the following:
echo "SET FOREIGN_KEY_CHECKS=0" | mysql --user=$user --password=$passwd $db < $sql_file
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What began as an informal "blessing of the blossoms" ceremony in 1910 has become a weeklong celebration of the cherry including over 150 events, also known as the National Cherry Festival. This annual event is held in Traverse City, usually starting the first Saturday in July. 2011's festival begins July 2nd, and ends on July 9th.
Traverse City and the coastal areas of the northwest Lower Peninsula have a long history with the cherry. In 1852, Presbyterian minister Peter Dougherty planted his first cherry trees on Old Mission Peninsula. Surprisingly, the cherries did very well. The climate is ideal for growing cherries – Lake Michigan tempers the arctic winds in the winter, and cools the orchards in summer.
Michigan's commercial cherry production began in the 1890's, and by the early 1900's, the tart cherry industry was firmly established in the state. Michigan produces 75% of the tart cherries grown in the United States. The primary variety grown is the Montmorency. This fruit is excellent for pies, preserves, and juice. A new variety of the tart cherry is the Balatan, developed by Dr. Amy Iezzoni at Michigan State University.
The other type of cherry grown in the U.S. is the sweet cherry. This is primarily grown in the northwest states of the U.S. – with 60% of the sweet cherry crop found in Oregon and Washington. Three varieties of the sweet cherry make up 95% of production – Bing, Lambert, and Rainier. Overall, the United States cherry industry produces 650 million pounds per year.
The tart cherry industry is a vital part of the northwest Lower Peninsula's financial well-being, and as such, it is understandable why the cherry farmers started the "blessing of the blossoms" in 1910. In 1925, Traverse City businesses partnered with local cherry farmers to promote the industry with the Blessings of the Blossoms Festival. In 1926, the festival was already being attended by national dignitaries. That year, Hawkins Bakery presented a cherry pie 3 feet in diameter, and containing over 5,000 cherries to visiting President Calvin Coolidge.
By 1929 the festival was so popular, the one-day event was turned into a three-day event, and the opening ceremonies were attended by then-President Herbert Hoover. In 1931 the event was officially deemed a national celebration by the Michigan Legislature.
Since that time the festival has grown to a five-day celebration in 1964, and then finally became a week-long festival in 1968. While the length of the festival has remained one week, the events occurring during the festival continue to grow. This year there are over 150 events taking place for the 500,000+ attendees, including a cherry spitting contest, Royale Parades, music, a Princess Tea, and more fun events for all ages.
If you have a blast at the National Cherry Festival, and are looking for more fruit festivals to attend this summer, here is a list of the upcoming fruit festivals in 2011.
- 63rd Copper Country Strawberry Festival
July 8-9, 2011
It's the berries! The famous shortcake stars, and there's a fish boil, arts and crafts, Chicken BBQ, French toast breakfast, parade, and more strawberry shortcake.
- 48th National Blueberry Festival
August 11-14, 2011
Get your fill of blueberry pancakes, enter the blueberry cook-off, take in the art show, entertainment, parade, munch fresh blueberries, and otherwise appreciate this important Michigan crop.
- Montrose Blueberry Festival
August 18-21, 2011
The 40th annual event features an all-you-can-eat blueberry pancake breakfasts, blueberry pies and baked goods, plus a blueberry pie eating contest and a full calendar of fun events.
- Howell Melon Festival
August 19-21, 2011
Dance at the Melon Ball, sample melon ice cream and melon wine, and enjoy a variety of events honoring the local fruit crop.
- Wild Blueberry Festival
August 19-21, 2011
The famous Blueberry Brunch and Blueberry Jamboree are highlights of the salute to the berries found throughout the area.
- Michigan Peach Festival
September 1-5, 2011
A peachy celebration of the local fruit includes a packed schedule of events, from a fun run to a talent competition, bed race, car show, night parade, floral parade, and peach pie, of course.
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The Master of Architecture is a professional architecture training programme conducted with Full Accreditation (Part II) by Lembaga. This programme a continuation of Part I B.Sc. (Hons) Architecture prepares graduates for a professional career in Architecture after some year of industry experience and sitting for their final LAM Part III exam.
Programme focuses on architecture design, technology integration, sustainable building design, urban planning, research, professional practice and environology. Students are expected to demonstrate the knowledge learnt in the supporting subjects in their Final Design Thesis. Architecture firms and professional architects are involved closely in the preparation of curriculum, training and teaching if the courses. It is a programme fully integrated with theory and practice.
1.Application form should attached with the evidenced in a log book (A4 size report) on the post degree Practical Experience in a registered architect's office ; and a portfolio (Min A3 size, hardcopy in color)
2. For International students, the minimum entry requirements (MER) is equivalent to iteam (i) & (ii) as listed above, which is recognized by the Senate and meets the requirement of LAM Part 1.
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A form of short-crust pasta, orzo is the Italian word for barley (from the Latin hordeum) and is shaped like a large grain or rice or barley.
As with any other pasta, it can be boiled and served on its own with a sauce and other toppings, or, because of its small size, it can be added to other recipes, such as soup, salads, pilaf, or to a casserole for baking. It is often found in soups such as minestrone. It can also be boiled and then fried, instead of rice, for a risotto-style dish.
Orzo is made by rolling the pasta dough into thick spaghetti-like lengths, flattening it slightly, then cutting it off short grain-like pieces.
The orzo pasta dough is usually made with semolina flour which in turn is made from the denser part of the wheat berry. This makes it somewhat harder and helps it to keep its shape while cooking so that it doesn't become floppy as with other pastas. It makes for a chewier result. Some manufacturers make whole wheat variations which are denser and nuttier in flavour and have all the benefits of whole grains, such as more protein a better fibre. Some manufactured varieties are also flavoured with tomato or spinach, and these will appear either pink or green in colour.
As an ingredient, orzo pasta soaks up flavour, easily absorbing the cooking liquid, which is why cooks use it to add bulk or interest to soups and broths. It is usually added dry then left to cook with the other ingredients when used in this way.


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The Book of Ruth:A Story of Love and Redemption
A Daily-Bible-Reading Study
The Book of Ruth
Deborah H. Bateman
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About The Book
The Book of Ruth is a Daily Bible Reading Devotional. The Book of Ruth A Story of Love and Redemption is a love story from the Bible. The characters in "The Book of Ruth" deal with loss, lack, and romance. Through their many trials they learn to lean on God and His sovereign will for their lives. Even though Ruth is a Moabite she decides to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi back to her homeland of Judah, the promised land.
The two ladies travel back with nothing and are not sure how they will survive, but they trust God to make a way for them. As you read "The Book of Ruth", you will see the story unfold and see God's provision for these two ladies.Reading"The Book of Ruth" will help you recognize God's sovereignty and provision in your own life.
The Book of Ruth A Story of Love and Redemption
- You will be studying The Book of Ruth from the Bible.
- You will enjoy a beautiful love story.
- You will be reminded of God's provision in our lives.
- You will see God's ultimate plan of salvation come into being.
- You will see how God leads, guides and directs in our lives.
- You will be encouraged in your walk with God.
- You will see God's grace at work.
- Your faith will increase from reading this book.
- You will see God's hand of provision throughout this story.
- You will get a clearer picture of God's sovereignty.
- You will see how God brings different people into our lives.
- You will learn about what a kinsman-redeemer is.
- You will see God's blessings in Ruth's life.
- You will be encouraged by reading The Book of Ruth.
- You will learn how God provided for the salvation of humankind through the genealogy of Ruth.
What People are saying about
The Book of Ruth:
A Story of Love and Redemption
The story of Ruth as highlighted in this book opens a new revelation of God's hand at work. His grace is active in the life of those who choose to obey in humility and commitment. The prayer at the end of each lesson brings a challenge for all and ushers relevance to us today.
– Janet Perez Eckles, author, Simply Salsa: Dancing Without Fear at God's Fiesta
Deborah sheds light on the truths in this inspiring book in the Bible. I love that she showed the connection between Ruth and Boaz and Christ and the church. Even though I've studied Ruth before, Deborah pointed out several details that I hadn't known. It's amazing how God speaks through His children. Deborah has a loving, humble heart for the Lord. You can see her heart throughout the book. I am so happy for her first release. I look forward to more books from Deborah in the future.
– Amanda Beth, author, You Can Have a Happy Family
I appreciated the attention to detail, the explanation of the Hebrew customs, and making the story relevant to my life so I could relate to Naomi and Ruth. Each chapter ends with a rendering of the passage in the King James Translation with a short, heart-felt prayer and study questions for further reflection.
I also appreciated that the book is Biblical sound and concise and written in a style that is easy to understand.The Book of Ruth – a Story of Love and Redemption, would serve as a helpful study guide for women of all ages.
– Lorilyn Roberts, author, Children of Dreams, The Donkey and the King, How to Launch a Christian Best-Seller Book, and founder of the John 3:16 Marketing Network
Author Deborah Bateman does a great job of explaining the role of the kinsman-redeemer in reclaiming the family of one who has died. She also explains the relationships that are key in the story: 1) Ruth who loves her mother-in-law so much that she leaves her own family and homeland to care for Naomi in Bethlehem; 2) Boaz who marries Ruth as the kinsman-redeemer; 3) God who honors the lineage of Boaz & Ruth by becoming the ancestors of King David and eventually the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Book of Ruth by Bateman is a tender and valuable study for a week of looking into your own family relationships as well as your relationship with God.
– Diane Tatum, author, Gold Earrings
The author of this handy, easy-to-read volume, Deborah Bateman, has captured the essence of this love in her first publication, The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption.
Bateman begins each chapter with a simple expository, followed by the Scripture verses to which it refers. Writing it thus makes it easy for the reader to remain in the book and not have to move from book to Bible. This format also makes it easy to follow the Biblical record and use it as a daily Bible reading. The prayer and thought for the day, which concludes the chapter, enabled me to reinforce what I had just read.
– Yvonne Pat Wright, author, From Spice to Eternity
The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption by Deborah Bateman is a daily Bible reading study of the book of Ruth. It is broken up into eight chapters beginning with the loss of Naomi's husband and sons. Deborah relates the story of Ruth in modern language and the reader is invited to travel with Naomi and Ruth on their journey to Bethlehem.
–Theresa Franklin, author, Triumph Through Trial, Don't Forget Daddy, Journey to Fulfillment, From Stumbling Blocks to Stepping Stones, and A Sunny Tomorrow
This Bible study of the book of Ruth is more of a reading guide, breaking the book into bite-size pieces for adults "on the fly" who have time to read a bit but not do an in-depth study. It is simply written, easy to read and follow.
–Carol Brown, author, The Mystery of Spiritual Sensitivity
Get your copy now!
The Book of Ruth-A Story of Love and Redemption
The Book is Available as a Kindle Ebook on Amazon
Now Available in Paperback
at Create Space
We were not able to use the same cover as the Kindle version, so it looks a little different but still has the Daily-Bible-Reading logo and the same great-even updated content. We have added lines after each question so you can use the book as a sort of workbook while doing your Bible study. I hope that people will do small group Bible studies with them as well as personal Bible study. Celebrate with me, my first book in print. I hope to be getting more of them in print this year.


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As language learners, we are always eager to expand our vocabulary and learn new words. Spanish is a beautiful language spoken by millions of people around the world, and mastering it can open up a whole new world of opportunities. Today, we will explore the Spanish translation of the word "hovel".
The Spanish translation of "hovel" is "choza". This word is often used to describe a small, crude dwelling or hut made of mud, straw, or other natural materials. Although it may not be the most glamorous word in the Spanish language, it is certainly a useful one to know.
How Do You Pronounce The Spanish Word For "Hovel"?
Learning how to properly pronounce a word in a foreign language can be challenging, but it is essential for effective communication. If you are looking to learn how to say "hovel" in Spanish, it is important to understand the phonetic breakdown of the word to ensure that you are pronouncing it correctly.
The Spanish word for "hovel" is "choza." The phonetic breakdown of the word is as follows:
Breaking down the word into syllables, we have:
Tips For Pronunciation
Here are some tips to help you pronounce "choza" correctly:
- The "ch" sound in Spanish is similar to the "ch" sound in English, but it is pronounced further back in the mouth.
- The "o" sound in Spanish is pronounced like the "o" in "go."
- The "z" sound in Spanish is pronounced like the "s" in "measure."
- The stress in the word "choza" falls on the first syllable, so make sure to emphasize the "cho" sound.
By following these tips and practicing the pronunciation of "choza," you will soon be able to confidently use this word in your Spanish conversations.
Proper Grammatical Use Of The Spanish Word For "Hovel"
Proper grammar is essential when using the Spanish word for "hovel," which is "choza." The correct usage of this word can make a significant difference in the clarity and effectiveness of your communication.
Placement Of "Choza" In Sentences
The placement of "choza" in a sentence depends on the intended meaning. In most cases, it comes after the subject and before the verb. For example:
- La choza está en el bosque. (The hovel is in the forest.)
- El campesino vive en una choza. (The farmer lives in a hovel.)
However, in some instances, "choza" can also be used at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis or to express surprise. For instance:
- ¡Qué choza más grande! (What a big hovel!)
- Choza por aquí, choza por allá. (Hovel here, hovel there.)
Verb Conjugations Or Tenses
The verb conjugation or tense used with "choza" depends on the context of the sentence. In most cases, the present tense is used to describe the current state or location of the hovel. For example:
- La choza está en ruinas. (The hovel is in ruins.)
- Ellos construyen una choza nueva. (They are building a new hovel.)
However, other tenses, such as the past or future, can be used to describe actions related to the hovel. For instance:
- El campesino vivió en una choza durante muchos años. (The farmer lived in a hovel for many years.)
- Mañana construiremos una choza más grande. (Tomorrow we will build a bigger hovel.)
Agreement With Gender And Number
The word "choza" is a feminine noun, so it must agree in gender with any accompanying adjectives or articles. For example:
- La choza vieja. (The old hovel.)
- Una choza pequeña. (A small hovel.)
In addition, "choza" must also agree in number with the subject of the sentence. For instance:
- Las chozas están en el campo. (The hovels are in the countryside.)
- La choza y el granero son de madera. (The hovel and the barn are made of wood.)
There are a few common exceptions to the grammatical rules of "choza." For example, when used as a direct object, "choza" can become "chozo" to reflect masculine gender. For instance:
- Ellos construyen un chozo nuevo. (They are building a new hovel.)
- El cazador construyó un chozo para esconderse. (The hunter built a hovel to hide.)
Another exception is when "choza" is used as part of a compound noun, such as "choza de paja" (straw hovel) or "choza de barro" (mud hovel). In these cases, the gender and number agreement rules apply to the noun as a whole.
Examples Of Phrases Using The Spanish Word For "Hovel"
If you're looking to expand your Spanish vocabulary, learning the word for "hovel" can be a great place to start. Not only is it a useful word to know for describing dwellings, but it can also be used in a variety of phrases.
Common Phrases Using "Hovel"
- Casa de pobreza – This phrase translates to "house of poverty" and is often used to describe rundown, shabby homes.
- Casa de mala muerte – Literally meaning "house of bad death," this phrase is used to describe a dilapidated or dangerous dwelling.
- Vivir en la miseria – This phrase means "to live in misery" and can be used to describe someone living in a hovel or other poor living conditions.
- Choza – This word simply means "hut" and can be used to describe a small, simple dwelling.
These phrases are just a few examples of how the word for "hovel" can be used in Spanish. Here are some example sentences to help you understand how they are used:
- La casa de pobreza en la que vive Juan es muy pequeña y no tiene agua corriente. – The house of poverty where Juan lives is very small and doesn't have running water.
- La casa de mala muerte en el centro de la ciudad es un peligro para los residentes. – The house of bad death in the center of the city is a danger to its residents.
- Después de perder su trabajo, María tuvo que vivir en la miseria durante varios meses. – After losing her job, Maria had to live in misery for several months.
- Los indígenas construyeron chozas para protegerse del sol y la lluvia. – The indigenous people built huts to protect themselves from the sun and rain.
Finally, here is an example dialogue using the word for "hovel" in Spanish:
|¿Has visto la choza de Pedro?||Have you seen Pedro's hovel?|
|Sí, es muy pequeña y está en mal estado.||Yes, it's very small and in bad condition.|
|Me preocupa que no tenga suficiente protección contra el frío.||I'm worried that it doesn't have enough protection against the cold.|
|Sí, es una situación difícil para él.||Yes, it's a difficult situation for him.|
Learning these phrases and incorporating them into your Spanish vocabulary can help you communicate more effectively and understand the language on a deeper level.
More Contextual Uses Of The Spanish Word For "Hovel"
When it comes to the Spanish word for "hovel," there are various contexts in which it can be used. In this section, we will explore some of these contexts and provide insight into the formal and informal usage of the term, as well as other contexts such as slang, idiomatic expressions, or cultural/historical uses. We will also touch on any popular cultural usage of the term, if applicable.
Formal Usage Of Hovel
In formal settings, the Spanish word for "hovel" is typically used to refer to a small, run-down dwelling that is usually located in a rural or impoverished area. This type of dwelling may be made of makeshift materials or may be poorly constructed, and it often lacks basic amenities such as running water or electricity. In formal writing or speech, the word "hovel" may be used to describe such a dwelling in a matter-of-fact or descriptive manner.
Informal Usage Of Hovel
Informally, the Spanish word for "hovel" may be used in a more derogatory or insulting manner to refer to a dwelling that is perceived as being especially small, cramped, or dirty. This type of usage may be more common in casual conversation or in less formal settings, and it may be accompanied by other negative descriptors such as "filthy" or "disgusting."
Aside from its more traditional usage to describe a run-down dwelling, the Spanish word for "hovel" may also be used in other contexts such as slang or idiomatic expressions. For example, the phrase "vivir en una choza" (literally "to live in a hovel") may be used to describe living in a difficult or unpleasant situation, even if the dwelling itself is not technically a "hovel" in the traditional sense. Similarly, the term may be used in a more figurative sense to describe a situation or circumstance that is unpleasant or undesirable.
In some cultural or historical contexts, the Spanish word for "hovel" may also have different connotations or associations. For example, during the Spanish Civil War, the term "chabola" (a synonym for "h


De la Rue du Can Stéphane, Pudleiner David, Pielli Katrina
Usages de l'énergie
September 2018
Titre Ouvrage:
Energy Policy, vol. 120
pp. 354-364
While energy efficiency can contribute significantly towards improving access to modern energy services, energy sector investments in many developing countries have largely focused on increasing energy access by increasing supply. This is because the links between energy efficiency and energy access, is often overlooked. This oversight of energy efficiency is frequently a missed opportunity, as efficiency is often a very cost-effective energy resource. In combination with grid expansion and new clean energy generation, efficiency efforts can help to ensure that reliable power is provided to the maximum number of customers at a lower cost than would be required to increase generation alone. In this paper we describe an analysis method for determining a country's energy efficiency priorities and devising an action plan to integrate energy efficiency as a resource for meeting a nation's energy access goals. We illustrate this method with a detailed case study of Uganda. If the most efficient technologies on the market were adopted in Uganda, 442 MW of generation-level demand could be offset and energy access for an additional 6 M rural customers could be achieved by 2030. Of this technical potential for efficiency, 91% is cost-effective, and 47% is economically achievable under conservative assumptions.


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Physicochemical properties, antioxidant activity and in vitro gastrointestinal digestion of purified proteins from black cumin seeds.Int J Biol Macromol. 2019 Apr 01; 126:454-465.IJ
The main purpose of this work was to investigate some physiochemical and antioxidant properties of purified proteins of 18 kDa from black cumin seeds. The structural properties of purified proteins were characterized using Fourier Transform-Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy analysis. The Tunisian purified protein exhibited a α-helix structure and the Turkish purified protein adopted a β-sheet conformation. The thermal properties were also evaluated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The Tunisian purified protein presented two endothermic peaks, the first one was at 76.71 °C and the second one was at 131.32 °C. However, only one endothermic peak was found for the Turkish purified protein at 157.63 °C. Both Tunisian and Turkish purified proteins were very stable towards heat-induced denaturation. In addition, the effect of pH, salt (NaCl and Na2SO4) and temperature on functional properties was investigated. The Tunisian black cumin seeds pure protein exhibited better antioxidant activity than that of the Turkish one at all tested concentrations (0.2 to 1 mg/mL) and temperatures (50 °C, 75 °C and 100 °C), as well as after gastrointestinal digestion simulation.


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Tuition and fees cover only about 80% of what it actually costs to educate a student here at GPCS leaving an unfunded gap of about 20% for every student. Tuition does not cover program enhancements or facility improvements—it just helps keep our school running. We do not receive any government funding to operate Greater Portland Christian School.
This difference between tuition revenue and the actual cost of education is made up through the giving of those who truly value the life-changing impact of Greater Portland Christian School. Generosity and sacrifice have been a tradition at GPCS since its founding. Although the school has grown and changed over the years, the generosity of our school family and our local community has been a constant for which we are entirely grateful.
So why give to GPCS?
- You are making it possible for area Christian families to choose for their children an academically sound program which reinforces—not contradicts—the biblical values of their homes and churches.
- You are partnering with the Christian home, church, and school to evangelize and disciple the minds and hearts of the next generation.
- You are equipping children and youth with the kind of intellectual and spiritual foundation necessary for success in the 21st
- This kind of school can only exist if it receives the generous and sacrificial support of our extended school family and the local community.
- The sacrificial giving of our families and friends in the past laid the foundation for what our current students enjoy; now it is our turn to "pay it forward."
- The graduates of this school are going to make a real impact on their world, and we can be a part of that by our giving.
Ultimately, the most compelling reason to give to GPCS is that every gift, regardless of the amount, is an investment in future generations of Christians.


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Are you using mouse acceleration settings in Reflex or QL and want to get the same feeling in the other game or driver? Do you want to take your driver settings and use them in a game where the computer doesn't have the driver installed? I can help (if QL is involved, I'm assuming cl_mouseaccelstyle 1). First, here's a table of the equivalent options/commands between the driver, Quake Live, and Reflex:
Use this calculator if you want to convert from Quake Live to Reflex or the driver:
Note: Once you've set post-scale values to work as m_yaw and m_pitch values, you will want to set m_yaw back to 0.022 and m_pitch back to 0.022 or -0.022 (depending on if you use inverted mouse).
Use this calculator if you want to convert from Reflex to Quake Live or the driver:
Use this calculator if you want to convert your driver settings to a specific game:
There are multiple ways to perform these conversions. If you want to do any math yourself, keep in mind that sensitivity is multiplied in before the acceleration, offset, and sensitivity cap calculations are performed, whereas post-scale values are multiplied in after.


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D-5 Monitor Towers
Monitor Towers are structural equipment used to increase the coverage area of firefighting monitors to approach a fire from a certain height above ground, for example marine terminals, loading bays or storage tank farms, where it is necessary to pass over high obstacles to reach the fire source.
Self-standing construction over the foundation are especially engineered according to reaction forces caused by monitor, wind loads, snow loads and seismic loads. Monitor towers are usually constructed from Structural carbon steel materials. Material characteristics such as shape, grade and thickness are selected according to calculations made by a special FMEA software in conformity with Euro Code standards like EN 1990, 1991, and 1993.
Monitor towers are subject to CPR 305/11 regulation of EU which defines strict design and manufacturing rules to put the equipment on the market.
C.S.I. uses a Factory Production Control system which is certified by an independent notified body according to EN 1090 standard, that enables the company to affix CE mark to structural components up to EXC-2 execution class, according to directive. Our company has an internal welding coordinator to follow all requested tasks during the construction.
Monitor towers produced by C.S.I. consists as a minimum in a base flange, a tubular main structure and the piping to deliver fluid to the desired elevation to feed the firefighting monitor. The entire construction is made by using structural steels.
Working or resting platforms are designed according to ISO EN 14122-2 and fixed marine type access ladders between the platforms and the ground level are designed according to ISO EN 14122-4, provided as access tools to the monitor systems. All intermediate or upper platforms are always combined with anti-fall protection and handrails.
Fixed top platform towers are attached permanently to the structure while rotating platforms are structured over rotating rollers connected to the firefighting monitor to turn together allowing depression angles from the opening in front.
External spray cooling system runs together with the structure provided to protect it from exposure.
Fire proofing with cementitious coating cycles are available on request. To increase durability of the equipment, hot dip galvanization or C5-M type marine grade coating systems are offered.
Monitor towers can have external monitor feeding pipe, electrical conduit pipes and junction boxes as well as can be supplied with foundation templates and bolts.


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Attila the Hun was the ruler of the Huns and leader of the Hunnic Empire from 434 to his death in 453. Though the details of his death are a little sketchy and several different accounts and theories have been presented, they all center around the cause of death being a nose bleed in early 453.
What is most often claimed is that Attila the Hun died of a nosebleed on his wedding night. He had just married a woman named Ildico. A going theory is that he died of a hemorrhoid in his esophagus which was caused by heavy drinking.
Chronic alcoholism can lead to acid reflux disease, which can lead to ruptures in the esophagus. This would mean it wasn't his nose really bleeding at all, but blood would still have been flowing out his nostrils and mouth. A
nother account claims that his nose suddenly began bleeding very severely during the wedding feast and in the ensuing confusion, he choked to death. One more theory is that he died of internal bleeding. There is also an account that claims his wife killed him, but most scholars reject it as hearsay.


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Memorial Tower – Louisiana State University
Memorial Tower, or the Campanile as it is sometimes called, is a 175 foot clock tower in the center of Louisiana State University's campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Erected in 1923 and officially dedicated in 1926, it stands as a memorial to Louisianans who died in World War I. Upon entering the tower, visitors find the rotunda of bronze plaques bearing the names of 1,447 fallen Louisiana World War I soldiers, to whom the tower is dedicated. The inside of the tower is also home to a military museum. Each quarter hour, the LSU community can hear the sound of chimes coming from the bells of the clock tower. The Westminster Chimes are used each day until 10p.m. At noon, the University's alma mater is played.


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The Nihondaira Zoo Located in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka!
This video, titled "[Nihondaira Zoo] Grand Opening：Promotional Video" ([日本平動物園]グランドオープン：プロモーションビデオ), was released by "Nihondaira Zoo."
The Nihondaira Zoo opened in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture around 1965.
In the renovation project completed in 2013, "Wild Animal House 299," "Flying Megadome," the petting zoo, and other fun facilities were developed, and the zoo opened with the theme of "a zoo of surprise, excitement, and dreams" where visitors could learn about the relationship between animals and people through behavioral exhibits and interaction with animals.
The new logo of Nihondaira Zoo is based on the characteristic shape of the zoo.
In this article we'll introduce the new Nihondaira zoo promotional video in beautiful 4K resolution.
The History of the Nihondaira Zoo
Photo：Asian Elephants at Nihondaira Zoo
The Nihondaira Zoo started as a project to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Shizuoka City's municipal administration in 1965 and the current model of the zoo began in 1969.
In 2007, a redevelopment project for the entire zoo was started and in the spring of 2013 the new Nihondaira Zoo had its grand opening.
In recent years, many zoos have been focusing on behavioral exhibits.
This is to minimize the stress on animals as much as possible by creating enclosures that match the ecology and living habitats of the animals. At Nihondaira Zoo, there are also events such as the "Night Zoo" to exhibit the behavior of nocturnal animals.
In the video, you'll see facilities where you can view the ecology of red pandas from 0:20, tigers from 0:33, polar bears from 0:38, as well as elephants and various other animals from 0:55.
The former Emberson House, which is adjacent to the Nihondaira Zoo, has also been designated a Tangible Cultural Property of Shizuoka City.
The Role of Zoos in Japan
Most people probably have the perception that a zoo is an amusement park.
However, the real role of the zoo is for researchers around the world to share information, study animal behavior, and spread and share information about animals to avoid extinction.
They are research institutes that provide education by allowing children to interact with animals to learn the importance of life.
As a matter of fact, many wild animals are on the verge of extinction due to the recent extreme weather conditions and overfishing happening around the globe.
Public zoos and aquariums around the world are collaborating to launch species conservation projects and collaborating with universities to conduct animal research day in and day out, such as sex identification via DNA and breeding cycles through hormone analysis.
The Nihondaira Zoo is also in charge of registering the pedigree of domestic animals living in Japan.
In the species conservation project, has the best breeding record in Japan, especially for giant anteaters.
The breeding journal of the giant anteater has received attention from other zoos as the longest dissertation in Japan.br>
The park, which covers an area of 13 hectares, also has a treatment facility where injured and sick wild birds and animals are housed until they can finally be released back into the wild.
In this way, they also provide physical therapy services for animals.
The Facilities of Nihondaira Zoo
The zoo is of course a fun and valuable place to interact with rare animals.
Let's take a look at the renovated facilities of the Nihondaira Zoo.
First off, you can meet fierce beasts such as the lion at "Wild Animal House 299," and see rare birds at "Flying Megadome."
You can also see the popular "Futa-kun" who is kept at the "Red Panda House," as well as pet rabbits and capybaras at the petting zoo.
The "Orangutan House" is a place where you can meet cute orangutans with their gentle gestures, which can be seen from 1:13 in the video.
Besides that, there are specialized exhibition corners, such as the "Herbivore Huts," exhibits for nocturnal and tropical birds, "The Castle of the Mysterious Forest," the "Reptile House," and the "Penguin House," as well as the general exhibition corner where you can meet giraffes, elephants, and gorillas.
In addition, there is an amusement park with a "roller slider," and a restaurant where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy lunch.
It's crowded with parents and children every day!
Summary the Nihondaira Zoo Located in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka
If you're headed to Shizuoka, be sure to stop by the Nihondaira Zoo where you can enjoy the behavioral exhibits of various animals!
You might be able to discover an unexpected side of the animals that you didn't know existed.
◆Nihondaira Zoo｜Facility Overview◆
【Address】1767-6 Ikeda, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
【Access】A 10 minute bus ride from JR East Shizuoka Station, then a 5 minute walk after getting off at the zoo entrance (動物園入口, Doubutsu-en Iriguchi)
【Hours】9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Entrance open until 16:00)
【Admission Fee】General Admission (High school+): ¥620, Elementary｜Jr. High School students: ¥150
【Closures】Every Monday (or the following day if it is a national holiday or observed holiday), from the end of the year to New Year's Day
【Parking】4 parking lots available
【Official Website】Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo｜A behavioral exhibition that can be observed from various angles up close and also a sacred place for red pandas