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Provides $.timeline
$.timeline organizes (HTML) elements by time. Elements are attached to a
timeline with a start time and (optionally) an end time. A Timeline has a
notion of a currentTime, and manages hiding / showing (via a callback) elements
accordingly. Timelines follow the element's "timeupdate" events. A Timeline
may also be passive and require an external element to "drive" it via calls to
setCurrentTime.
The Active Archives Video Wiki inverts the paradigm of uploading resources into
a centralized server and instead allows resources to remain "active", in-place
and online. Caching and proxy functionality allow (light-weight) copies of
resources to be manipulated and preserved even as the original sources change
or become (temporarily) unavailable.
Strategically, the project aims to clarify some of the "cloudy" aspects of Web
2.0 regarding issues of licensing, sharing, ownership, access, and longevity of
online material. Designed to break open the "black box" of online video, users
are encouraged to write with video, creating new compositions made from
collages of disparate (online) elements.
For more information about the project, see <_URL_
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8" />
<title>jQuery timeline</title>
<script src="_URL_
<script src="_URL_
</head>
<body>
</body>
</html>
(function ($) {
/**
* @fileoverview
* @author Michael Murtaugh <_EMAIL_> and the Active Archive contributors
* @license GNU AGPL
* @requires jquery.datetimecode.js
Timeline organizes (HTML) elements by time.
Elements are attached to a timeline with a start time and (optionally) an end time.
A Timeline has a notion of a currentTime, and manages hiding / showing (via a callback) elements accordingly.
Timelines follow the element's "timeupdate" events.
A Timeline may also be passive and require an external element to "drive" it via calls to setCurrentTime.
*/
var aTimeline = function (options) {
/*
* aTimeline
* private closure-class used by the plugin
*/
var that = {},
cc_item_uid = 0,
minTime,
maxTime,
currentTime = 0.0,
titlesByStart = [],
titlesByEnd = [],
lastTime,
startIndex = -1,
endIndex = -1,
toShow = {},
toHide = {},
activeItems = {},
settings = {};
$.extend(settings, options);
// element wrapper
function timeline_item (elt, start, end, show, hide) {
var that = {};
cc_item_uid += 1;
that.id = "T" + cc_item_uid;
that.start = start;
that.end = end;
that.elt = elt;
if (show) { that.show = show; }
if (hide) { that.hide = hide; }
return that;
};
function addTitle (newtitle) {
var placed = false;
// addTitleByStart
/* maintain min/maxTime */
if ((minTime === undefined) || (newtitle.start < minTime)) { minTime = newtitle.start; }
if ((maxTime === undefined) || (newtitle.start > maxTime)) { maxTime = newtitle.start; }
if ((maxTime === undefined) || (newtitle.end && (newtitle.end > maxTime))) { maxTime = newtitle.end; }
/* insert annotation in the correct (sorted) location */
for (var i=0; i<titlesByStart.length; i++) {
if (titlesByStart[i].start > newtitle.start) {
// insert before this index
titlesByStart.splice(i, 0, newtitle);
placed = true;
break;
}
}
// otherwise simply append
if (! placed) { titlesByStart.push(newtitle); }
// addTitleByEnd
/* insert annotation in the correct (sorted) location */
placed = false;
for (i=0; i<titlesByEnd.length; i++) {
if ((titlesByEnd[i].end > newtitle.end) || ((titlesByEnd[i].end === undefined) && (newtitle.end !== undefined))) {
// insert before this index
titlesByEnd.splice(i, 0, newtitle);
placed = true;
return;
}
}
// otherwise simply append
if (!placed) { titlesByEnd.push(newtitle); }
}
function markToShow (t) {
if (toHide[t.id]) {
delete toHide[t.id];
} else {
toShow[t.id] = t;
}
}
function markToHide (t) {
if (toShow[t.id]) {
delete toShow[t.id];
} else {
toHide[t.id] = t;
}
}
function show (item) {
if (item.show) {
item.show(item.elt);
} else if (settings.show) {
settings.show(item.elt);
}
}
function hide (item) {
if (item.hide) {
item.hide(item.elt);
} else if (settings.hide) {
settings.hide(item.elt);
}
}
function updateForTime (time, controller) {
if (titlesByStart.length === 0) { return; }
var n;
/* check against lastTime to optimize search */
// valid range for i: -1 (pre first title)
// to titles.length-1 (last title), can't be bigger, as this isn't defined (when would it go last -> post-last)
// console.log("updateForTime", time, lastTime);
if (time < lastTime) {
// SLIDE BACKWARD
//
n = titlesByStart.length;
// [start: 50, start: 70]
// [end: 55, end: 75]
// time = 80
// startIndex = 1 (at end)
// process ends first! (as shows of same element will override!! when going backwards, dus)
while (endIndex >= 0 && time < titlesByEnd[endIndex].end) {
markToShow(titlesByEnd[endIndex]);
endIndex--;
}
while (startIndex >= 0 && time < titlesByStart[startIndex].start) {
markToHide(titlesByStart[startIndex]);
startIndex--;
}
} else {
// SLIDE FORWARD
//
// process starts first! (as hides of same element will override!!)
n = titlesByStart.length;
while ((startIndex+1) < n && time >= titlesByStart[startIndex+1].start) {
startIndex++;
if (startIndex < n) { markToShow(titlesByStart[startIndex]); }
}
n = titlesByEnd.length;
while ((endIndex+1) < n && time >= titlesByEnd[endIndex+1].end) {
endIndex++;
if (endIndex < n) { markToHide(titlesByEnd[endIndex]); }
}
}
// if (this.startIndex != si) this.setStartIndex(si);
// COPY lastTime (if Date)
if (time instanceof Date) {
lastTime = new Date();
lastTime.setTime(time.getTime());
} else {
lastTime = time;
}
// perform show/hides
var clearFlag = false;
var tid;
for (tid in toShow) {
if (toShow.hasOwnProperty(tid)) { // JSLint (not strictly necessary)
show(toShow[tid]);
activeItems[tid] = toShow[tid];
clearFlag = true;
}
}
if (clearFlag) { toShow = {}; }
clearFlag = false;
for (tid in toHide) {
if (toHide.


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Marino Dall'Oglio for HALI Magazine
In memory of the noted Oriental carpet collector, Dr Marino Dall'Oglio of Milan, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, 21st November 2013, we publish here five articles written by him. The first, on 'White Ground Anatolian Carpets' was first given as a paper to the 1983 London ICOC, and was published in 1986 in Oriental Carpet and Textile Studies II: Carpets of the Mediterranean Countries _PHONE_. The second article, 'A Discovery at Sion', featured in HALI Issue 27 in 1985. Dr Dall'Oglio's Wher Collection was one of the most important and wide ranging assemblies of classical, historical, tribal and village oriental carpets formed during the second half of the 20th century.

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1 Litre, 5 Litres
£12.00 – £33.00
First Feed is a plant food specially formulated for young plants. It is suitable for growing on rooted cuttings or established seedlings.
It is formulated from the same high grade salts that we use for all our food but at a concentration and balance that is correct for young plants. First feed contains trace elements at full strength allowing the young plants to develop with no shortages of traces which can happen if using a dilute grow food. First feed also contains a seaweed extract that will provide the young plants with a boost of micronutrients and hormones.
This will allow the plants to establish and start growing quickly and with the minimum of stress.(If the plant is provided with a hormone it does not have to make it, so can respond to it immediately thus growing quickly and with less effort).

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|Several Heritage Parks
are scattered about Ireland. By
providing reconstructs of early Irish
settlements, Heritage Parks can help visitors put
the historic sites they visit in Ireland in to
their proper context. If you find the history of
Ireland fascinating, you will want to plan to
include at least one of the Heritage Parks
in your visit.
Few Heritage Parks of Ireland:
Above: A reconstructed Crannog at the
||Sometimes, Heritage Parks are
constructed next to Castles, as is the case with
the Craggaunowen Center and the Bunratty Folk
Park. In almost all cases Heritage Parks embrace
the Natural settings in which they reside.
Craggunowen Center and the National Heritage Park
tend to focus on early Irish settlements. The
Bunratty Folk Park focus is on history that is
more recent and includes among its offerings a
complete reconstruction of a village from the
Photo Above taken at The Craggunowen Center.
Photo Right - an
early thatched hut at the Bunratty Folk Park
Left - an interior view of an early cottage at
the Bunratty Folk Park. In these early Irish
homes, the family gained access to the second
floor bedroom by a ladder.
Irish Holidays and the regular tourist season,
visitors to the Heritage Parks will often find
historic reenactments in progress. Clothed in
period costumes, interpreters demonstrate the
craft and daily life commensurate with the era
associated with the reconstruction.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


Is It Legal To Kill A Hawk In Georgia?
Why are hawks afraid of owls?
Owls: Hawks stay away from owls.
Hawks are diurnal birds, they can be up during the day or night but generally stick to daytime activities, while owls do better at night.
Some owls grow to larger intimidating sizes than hawks.
Eagles are larger, more skilled hunters and more feared than hawks..
Will a hawk keep coming back for chickens?
So to answer your question, yes…they will come back if they know there's a chance of bagging another hen.
Legal Status Raccoons are protected furbearers in most states, with seasons established for running, hunting, or trapping.
Will Hawks attack humans?
The hawk is a bird which generally does not attack humans. Rather they search for the animals and birds. But sometimes even humans become a part of their hunt. … Thus we can say that yes, hawk attacks humans but in rare cases.
How big of a dog can a hawk pick up?
Do black chickens keep hawks away?
4. Add a Black Chicken to the Flock. Incorporating a black chicken into the flock will keep hawks away.
Can you feed a hawk raw chicken?
Chicken necks,backs and wings are also excellent hawk feeds. I have even fed hawks raw beef kidney for a week or so at a time. Hamburger is not satisfactory because of the high fat content and because hawks have difficulty eating ground meat. Pork is not recommended because of the danger of trichinosis.
Can I have a pet raccoon in Georgia?
Under Georgia law, wild animals and certain exotics are illegal to keep as pets in the Peach State. … If you do end up with an illegal pet, contact a rescue that operates in the state. You will have to give up your animal, but you might not face charges, which can include substantial fines and even incarceration.
Can I bury my dog in my backyard in Georgia?
Although it's legal in the state of Georgia to lay your pet to rest in your own backyard, some municipalities have separate ordinances. Backyard pet burial is not authorized in the city of Atlanta, for example, but there are no ordinances against it in Alpharetta, Decatur, Roswell, or Peachtree City.
Can you kill a hawk if it is killing your chickens?
Firstly, it's important to know that hawks have been protected in the United States under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act since 1918. … Can you shoot a hawk if it is attacking chickens? You can shoot or kill a hawk only if you have a special permit from Wildlife Services.
What animals are illegal to kill in Georgia?
What can I do if a hawk is killing my chickens?
How to Deter Hawks from ChickensAdd a Rooster to Your Flock. Chickens are ill-equipped to fend off a hawk, but roosters are built to protect the flock. … Get a Guard Dog. … Coop Them Up. … Provide Some Cover. … Cover Up Feeders. … Use Common Decoys. … Make Some Noise. … Hang Some Flashy Tape.
How do you scare away a hawk?
Plant small trees and shrubs near bird feeders to provide a handy hiding place for small birds. Eliminate convenient perching sites such as tall, lone trees or dead snags within 100 yards of your property. Cap utility poles with metal cones or spikes. Scare hawks away with frightening devices.
Can I shoot a hawk attacking my dog?
What pets are illegal in Georgia?
Examples of Prohibited AnimalsDelawareWild life generally, except by permit; non-native poisonous snakesDistrict of ColumbiaPrivate possession generally bannedFloridaChimpanzees, tigers, lions, crocodiles, jaguars, leopards, venomous reptiles prohibitedGeorgiaKangaroo, monkey, fox, wolf, crocodile, alligator, cobra47 more rows•Dec 5, 2018
Can you own a coyote in Georgia?
Georgia Law prohibits the taking of wildlife without proper permits or licenses. … NOTE: Permits would be required to legally possess live coyotes, armadillos, groundhogs, and beaver. Protected species of turtles, mussels, and other exempted species may not be collected without proper permits.
Can you own a hawk in Georgia?
According to O.C.G.A. ~ 27-2-17, it is unlawful for any person to trap, take, transport, or possess raptors for falconry purposes unless the person first procures, in addition to a valid hunting license, a valid falconry permit as provided in O.C.G.A. ~ 27-2-23.


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|Pineweed, also called Orangegrass, is a rather small plant, usually about a foot high, with very small flowers and leaves. It is in the same Genus (Hypericum) as the St. John's Worts. Pineweed is a member of the Mangosteen family. It is common in sandy areas in late summer and fall. These plants were photographed near Salco Road, in North Mobile County, in late August.


Liberals and organised labour
The loss of the support of organised labour during the late Victorian and Edwardian period was a key factor in the decline of the Liberal Party as an electoral force.
Once this confidence in the party was gone, the Liberals never got it back and trade union and labour issues have never since had the highest priority in Liberal politics.
The speakers examined why and how organised labour broke away from supporting the Liberal Party, and its impact on the Liberal vote.
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Alice Donaldson (Fannin) Daniel
Submitted by: Sarah Daniel Rinehart, daughter, from information received from her mother and other family members ad various historical sources.
Alice Fannin was born in August of 1902 in the Choctaw Nation town of Skulllyville. Her parents were Elijah Fannin and Johnanna Ainsworth. Alice's sister were Adaline, Pauline, Fredrica, Georgina, Kyle, Madeline, and Faye. Her only brother, Henry, was already married, and had a daughter just six months before Alice was born. Mella Belle and Alice grew up together.
Elijah Watson Fannin was born and educated in Ontario, Canada. He met and married Johnanna Ainsworth when he came to Skullyville in 1877 to be with his parents, H.W. Fannin and Adaline Watson. Dr. Henry W. Fannin practiced among the Choctaws and when he was also the Postmaster, Skullyville was renamed Oak Lodge. Alice's grandparents moved to Hackett, Arkansas in 1881 where Dr. Fannin practiced until his death in 1904.
Alice's family lived in Skullyville from 1888 until Oklahoma Statehood in 1907. All the Fannin children except Alice went to school at the Oak Lodge School house located near the Skullyville Indian Cemetery. Alice started school in Spiro where the school building was in the same block with the Fannin home.
Growing up in Spiro, Alice and her sister Faye played dolls. The had names for the dolls as well as for each other. Alice's play name was Mrs. Jones. Faye called her that even after they grew up. When Alice was seven years, her mother took her down by he Methodist Church corner where there were no trees so she could get a clear view of Halley's Comet. The family owned a horse named Bissie that Alice liked to ride even though the horse would hold her breath when Alice tried to put the saddle on her.
When Alice was in the 6th grade, she met Durward Daniel, her future husband. They went steady for the next six years, then married after they graduated in 1921. Alice and Durward had only one child, Sarah Alice, who was born in 1924.
Durward and Alice were active in the Spiro Methodist Church. She was a pianist, Sunday School teacher and member of the Missionary Society. One of the stained glass windows in that church is a memorial to Alice's parents, Mr. And Mrs. E.W. Fannin. Sarah remembers attending her mothers Sunday School classes, then afterwards at the service, playing with the cardboard Garrtett Snuff fans during the sermon. When revivals were held in the summertime, chairs were placed on the lawn back of the to take advantage of the cooler night air for the services.
Durward worked at Spiro State Bank, then for the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The family lived McAlester during Sarah's senior year in high school. They moved back to Spiro after Sarah enrolled in Oklahoma college of women in the fall of 1941. Durward worked for the County Clerk in Poteau, then moved there to work in the Central National Bank. Alice and Durward became active in the Methodist Church there, and in club work and civic affairs. Sarah graduated in 1945 and married in 1946 and moved to Norman with her husband Frank Rinehart.
Alice and Durward celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with a gala reception in the basement of the First United Methodist Church of Poteau on September 18, 1971. Durward retired three months later, just short of his 70th birthday. During the next twenty years of their retirement, they continued their support of the Methodist church and a loving relationship with their three grandchildren: Dan, Alice, and Fred; and their four grandsons: Royce and Alan Sisac, and Brian and Michael Rinehart.
Alice Fannin Daniel as the last surviving member of the Fannins when she passed away in July of 1993. Her husband of 72 years died three months later. Sarah and Frank celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1996, in Grand Junction, Colorado with all their family in attendance.
Alice Donaldson Fannin was Choctaw Original Enrollee. Her name is listed on the official roll as "Allice" Fannin.


Chinoiserie Drag: Masquerading as the Oriental Other.
 Chinoiserie Drag: Masquerading as the Oriental Other makes an important and innovative contribution to the understanding of the gender and racial performance of the oriental other. In order to develop an analysis of the subversive use of hegemonic representations of gender and race I formulate the idea of chinoiserie drag. A survey of the colonial project of chinoiserie provides a historical context and grounds my investigation, whilst queer theory helps frame my approach. I identify chinoiserie drag as a performance based on a 'fanciful interpretation' of East Asian people, creating drag acts that lampoon the oriental other. Throughout the chapter I demonstrate how, by performing a racialized gender, Zoe is able to employ chinoiserie drag to enact agency by authoring her own identity. The concept of chinoiserie drag creates new knowledge formation enabling an understanding of how hegemonic representations of race are usurped by the parodic performance of race.
 Original languageEnglish
 Title of host publicationContemporary Drag Practices & Performers: Drag in a Changing Scene Vol 1
 PublisherBloombury, London
 Publication statusAccepted/In press - 1 Aug 2020
 - performing gender; performing race; Chinese drag; transgender
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Hold up, buddy.
Johnson Hall was built in 1763 by the servants of William Johnson who at the time was the largest slaveholder in the north. It was made with a sawmill and a grist mill and had several tenant farmers working in the area.
It was made to look like it was made of stone but actually it was just painted to give that illusion; however houses on the other side were made of stone. It was believed that William Johnson was paranoid, since around this time was the end of the French and Indian War, so it was assumed it was his way of defending himself from an attack. The specific reason was unknown.
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and follows the same format as a group in the Query Configuration Object .
Ungrouped Query
Provides ungrouped (unaggregated) data with one entry per row in the data source. An ungrouped query is a stringified array of field objects, like those in a Query Configuration Object . Each field object requires the field name of each data source column that provides the values for that chart variable, together with the limit of rows to query from that column. For example:
'Fields List': '[ {"name":"_ts","limit":1000}, {"name":"group","limit":1000}, {"name":"category","limit":1000} ]'
Where:
 - Fields List is the name of the ungrouped query of fields (columns)
 - name is the field (column) name to query
 - limit is the maximum number of rows to query from the field
Chart Constants
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McCorkle Creek Drainage Evaluation & Detention Structure Modifications
Client—Lexington Flood Control Zone District, Cowlitz County, Washington
Gibbs & Olson performed a hydrologic/hydraulic drainage evaluation to determine if raising the height of the existing South Fork McCorkle Creek Detention Structure would provide improved flood protection at a reasonable cost. The hydrologic/hydraulic modeling results showed that raising the detention structure will detain enough water to allow the downstream McCorkle Creek Pump Station to keep up with the runoff from the remainder of the McCorkle Creek watershed during the 24-hour, 100-year design storm. The detained water can then be slowly released after the runoff from the rest of the watershed has been pumped to the Cowlitz River. We are providing design and permitting services for the modifications to the detention structure. The modifications involve raising the existing structure by 15 feet, new base-flow piping with inlet and outlet control structures, a new overflow spillway with energy dissipation; and wetland and fish habitat mitigation. Increased detention in the upper portion of the south fork's upper watershed will significantly reduce the potential for flooding in the residential areas of the lower watershed.


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Art has the power to captivate and inspire. Meanwhile, as an artist or art lover, do you want to present your creations compellingly? If so, a professional canvas stretching service offers a solution that elevates your artwork to new heights, providing an exceptional visual experience. And this article will guide you through the process of professional canvas mounting and help you understand the advantages it brings.
What Is Professional Canvas Mounting?
This technique stretches and mounts a canvas print onto a sturdy wooden frame. It ensures the artwork remains taut, smooth, and wrinkle-free, creating a visually stunning display. Unlike traditional framing, canvas mounting extends the artwork to the edges, providing a contemporary and frameless presentation.
Advantages of Professional Canvas Mounting
Preservation and Protection
When you invest time and effort into creating a piece of art, preserving it becomes essential. It offers excellent preservation and protection for your artwork. Securely stretching the canvas and mounting it on a rigid frame reduces the risk of damage caused by moisture, dust, and UV rays. It ensures your artwork remains vibrant and intact for years to come.
Enhanced Visual Appeal
One of the significant advantages of professional canvas mounting is the enhanced visual appeal it brings to your artwork. The absence of a traditional frame allows the viewer to focus solely on the art without any distractions. The seamless edges and tight stretching create a clean and modern look that complements various artistic styles.
Choosing the Right Professional Canvas Mounting Service
Selecting the right service provider is crucial when opting for professional canvas mounting. As such, consider the following factors to ensure a high-quality result:
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Look for a canvas mounting service with a proven track record and years of experience in the industry. Skilled professionals will have the knowledge and expertise to handle your artwork with care and precision.
Quality of Materials
Inquire about the materials used for the service. High-quality materials, such as archival-grade canvas and solid wood frames, enhance your artwork's longevity and visual appeal.
Check if the service provider offers customisation options to suit your preferences. It includes choices for frame thickness, canvas texture, and additional features like floater frames or gallery wraps.
Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Canvas Mounting
Opt for the high-quality, acid-free canvas specifically designed for fine art printing. It ensures longevity and prevents any chemical reactions that might deteriorate the artwork.
Trim any excess canvas and ensure the surface is clean and free from dust or debris. Apply a suitable primer to enhance the canvas's archival properties and create a smooth surface for the artwork.
Using stretcher bars, carefully stretch it over the frame. Start from the centre and work outwards, gradually pulling the canvas taut. Use staples or tacks to secure it regularly, ensuring an even and tight stretch.
Place the stretched canvas onto a wooden panel or sturdy backing board, ensuring it aligns perfectly. Use adhesive or staples to secure it to the board, creating a solid bond between the canvas and the frame.
Trim any excess canvas around the edges for a clean presentation. You can also apply a protective varnish or UV coating to safeguard the artwork from environmental factors and enhance its longevity.
Professional canvas stretching service is a game-changer when displaying your artistic creations. It offers preservation, enhanced visual appeal, and durability for your artwork. By following the step-by-step guide and choosing a reliable canvas mounting service, you can showcase your art in a way that genuinely captivates viewers. With this, embrace and elevate your artistic display to new heights.


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Investigation on Vinegar.
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Introduction
Chemistry Coursework: Investigation on Vinegar Getting the Results I am going to measure the amount of acid in certain types of vinegar. I will use the following vinegars: white wine, cider, red wine, malt and distilled malt. I will use a NaOH 01m or 0.4m to see when the vinegar turns the alkali neutral. To show when the vinegar turns neutral I will either will use phenolphthalein or methyl orange indicator. The methyl orange turns a peach colour and the phenolphthalein goes completely clear from being a pinky colour! Apparatus * 1x Burette * 1x Pipette * 1x Pipette filler * 3 x Beaker * 1x Funnel * 1x Different vinegars * 1x Alkali * 1x Clamp stand * 1x White mat * 1x Burette clip Method 1. Collect all of the apparatus. 2. Set up the equipment like above. 3. Fill the Burette with the type of vinegar. 4. Put 10cm cubed of the alkali into a beaker and add 2-4 drops of indicator to the alkali. 5. Take a rough measurement by opening the tap of the burette and stopping every 1 cm cubed. 6. When the indicator changes take the measurement. 7. Wash out all equipment with distilled water. 8. Start again stopping at 4 cm cubed below the first measurement adding the vinegar slowly and mixing it up. To find out the concentration of etanoic acid in each vinegar you have to use bMaVa = aMbVb. ...read more.
Middle
There are two different ways of making vinegar either a slow way or a quicker way. The slow way is to use a weak alcohol from about 5 to 10%. You then leave the alcohol outside for about 4 weeks. The hotter the temperature the quicker the change. You then leave it to settle in a cool place until clear. The reason it turns into vinegar is because the ethanoic acid gets oxidised then turns into acetic acid. The more ethanoic acid the more acetic acid thus meaning it is stronger. Hypothesis' As it says above the making of vinegar is made by the oxidation of alcohol. As this is true I think that red wine would be the strongest of the vinegar's, then white wine, then cider, then distilled and finally malt vinegar. Red wine as it is the most alcoholic will be the strongest vinegar. Also distilled will be the stronger than malt as it has no impurities. Preliminary Results For my preliminary results I had to choose what strength of alkali I should use and also which indicator I should use. I tested all the vinegars with both strengths of alkali and with both indicators. The first thing that I noticed was that I t was impossible to use 0.4 moles of NaOH as it was too strong to be distilled by the vinegar's. This meant I would have to use 0.1 moles of NaOH as it stays on the scale and comes up with a good reading. ...read more.
Conclusion
Cider Vinegar: 1 x Ma x 10.20 = 1 x 0.1 x 10 Ma = 0.098 x 10 = 0.98 You have to multiply by 10 as it is diluted! Red Wine Vinegar: 1 x Ma x 8.1 = 1 x 0.1 x 10 Ma = 0.123 x 10 = 1.23 You have to multiply by 10 as it is diluted! Malt Vinegar: 1 x Ma x 11.5 = 1 x 0.1 x 10 Ma = 0.087 x 10 = 0.87 You have to multiply by 10 as it is diluted! Diss. Malt Vinegar: 1 x Ma x 11.37 = 1 x 0.1 x 10 Ma = 0.088 x 10 = 0.88 You have to multiply by 10 as it is diluted! This means that they go in the following order: * Red wine Strongest * White wine * Cider * Diss. Malt * Malt This proves that my hypothesis was true and that the equation was right. The experiment has worked very well and has been a success. I had 2 anomalies but I repeated these so they were fine. I then used these to work out the average. It shows that the more alcohol in a vinegar the stronger the vinegar is. If I did it again I would try and use a better way of measuring when it is neutralised! 1 Oli Jones 4 Aleph ...read more.
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How Long Before Get To Yellow Belt Karate?
How long does it take to get belts in karate?
How long does it take to go from a white belt to a yellow belt?
How do you get a yellow belt in karate?
A yellow karate belt is awarded when a new student has demonstrated that they are opening their minds to the practice of karate and to their sensei's teachings.
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How good is a yellow belt in karate?
The yellow belt is representative of one's energy. In this mastery, the student has gained greater control over his body's energy. Stability is the symbol of an orange belt. Karate practice includes basic postures, punches, blocks and kicks.
What is the most useless martial art?
The 5 Least Effective Martial Arts
 - 5) Sumo.
 - 4) Capoeira.
 - 3) Shin-Kicking.
 - 2) Aikido.
 - 1) Tai Chi.
Is red belt better than black?
What belt comes after yellow in Taekwondo?
Belt Ranks at Akula Taekwondo
Color Rank
Yellow Belt 9th GUP
Orange Belt 8th GUP
Green Belt 7th GUP
Blue Belt 6th GUP
Is Red Belt higher than black belt?
How many stripes do you need for a yellow belt?
All students will be required to have all six (6) stripes on their belts before their test.
Can you skip belts in karate?
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What does a yellow belt in karate mean?
Yellow Belt − It symbolizes the first ray of sun light. In karate its meaning is that now the student's mind is open to accept more possible techniques and methods. Orange Belt − This light is an indication of spreading of light on the earth.
What is the lowest belt in karate?
What are the stages of belts in karate?
Is purple belt higher than black?
Does karate have a pink belt?
While pink is not an official designation in the martial arts scale, it does have special significance here. He has been conferring pink belts to kids and adults in order to promote cancer awareness and reduce some of the fears that go along with the group of diseases that sparks such fear and raises so many questions.
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Unit testing is an essential part of a good Quality Control program.
For more information, visit the Wikipedia article on unit testing.
Unit Testing in Open Source
Open source projects, with multiple developers working in parallel around the world, can greatly benefit from unit testing. The main benefits are:
- Unit tests help highlight cases where seemingly minor changes cause unexpected breakage.
- Unit tests help clearly specify how a class should behave.
- Unit tests can expose design flaws very early in development.
- Unit tests make great examples. They are a great place for developers to learn how to use the code.
Unit Testing in Joomla!
Unit testing capabilities in Joomla are still at an early stage. The intention is to define more standards for developing tests, and then to expand the scope of available tests
The SVN repository contains code under the /testing path. /testing/trunk contains code based on the SimpleTest framework. In early December 2007, the development team elected to move to the PHPUnit framework.
Work on using PHPUnit has been done in /testing/branches/2007-12-17. Some new tests have been added, many old tests from the SimpleTest days are completely broken.
At this point, PHPUnit based tests only run in a command line environment.
- The PHPUnit tests require a small modification to the code before they run. /libraries/loader.php requires a conditional "if (! function_exists('jimport'))" wrapper around the jimport() function.
- Strategies for dealing with local configuration and mock objects are not yet complete.
- Files of the form class-sequence-type-test.php, for example JObject-0000-class-test.php use PHPUnit.
- The JDate tests present a good example of a data-driven test, but they won't run on the current 1.5 code base (there are some proposed API changes as a result of unit test development).
- Previously functional tests, such as JFTP, haven't been moved to the PHPUnit environment yet.


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Born in Terre Haute, Ada Walter Shulz is best known for her light-filled, outdoor paintings of mothers and children, such as Gray Goose. She moved to Indianapolis as a teenager and enrolled in Shortridge High School, where her talent for painting was encouraged. In 1889, after graduating high school, she moved to Chicago with her mother and attended the Art Institute of Chicago. On a summer excursion of the Art Institute program to Delavan, Wisconsin, she met her future husband, painter Adolph Shulz, and after two years they married in 1894. The couple spent the next few years traveling and studying abroad, first in Paris, then Munich, before settling back in Delavan.
 - Gray Goose, n.d.
 - 30″ x 27″
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 - Keywords: paintings, oil on canvas
 - Subjects: people, women, children, domestic animals, Brown County Art Colony
The Shulzes began spending summers in Brown County, Indiana, in 1908 and eventually bought property once owned by Gustave Baumann, moving permanently to Brown County in 1917. Ada Shulz was inspired by the people, land, flora, and fauna of the area, and local children and barnyard animals were often used as subjects in her paintings such as Gray Goose. Inspired by her Christian Scientist faith, Ada Shulz strived to create bright, airy, and joyful paintings that would uplift people's spirits.
Some Points To Consider
 - Ada Shulz wanted her paintings to uplift people's spirits. Ask students what meaning they find in her choice of colors, pose of the girl and the goose, and the background. How are those features painted to create a bright and airy feeling? Does this painting uplift spirits? Why or why not? (Art 4.3.1)
 - Ask students if their response to the painting would be different if Shulz had painted the same figures and objects on a gloomy day. (Art 4.5.1)
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How to Obtain a Government Proclamation
A proclamation is a formal announcement made by a state or local government on a topic important to members of that community. Asking your state or local government to issue a proclamation for National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) is a great way to raise awareness of chiropractic services.
How do I get started?
1. Start early. It may take some time to go through the proclamation process, so begin at least 4-8 weeks in advance of National Chiropractic Health Month.
2. Identify who handles proclamations in your local city, county or state government offices by looking on city, county and state Web sites, checking the government pages in the phone book, or by calling the offices. If there is no one who deals exclusively with proclamations, try talking to a public relations or public information officer. An office manager or an office administrator may be able to help, as well.
3. When calling the proclamations office, be prepared to provide information about the importance of conservative care for people in your area. You can use statistics and information provided in ACA's sample NCHM proclamation or other NCHM resources. Also be sure to ask the right questions:
- What is the process to get a proclamation?
- Do they want you to draft the proclamation or to do it themselves with information you provide?
- How would they like to receive the proclamation text: hard copy, an electronic version or both?
- Can you arrange a signing ceremony and invite media?
4. When submitting the required documents to the proclamation office, remember to include the following:
- A cover letter with some facts about the importance of conservative care as a way to stem the opioid epidemic. Be sure to mention that your clinic/organization will be celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month along with the American Chiropractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide. Note that the goal of NCHM is to bring attention to how chiropractic care can help people feel and perform their best naturally. Also include the date and theme of the proposed proclamation (October; Back to Basics) and your contact information.
- A draft of the proposed proclamation (see ACA's sample proclamation).
5. Mail and/or hand deliver your cover letter and draft proclamation to the office. If you have not heard back from the office after a week, follow up on the status of the proclamation by phone and/or e-mail.
6. Once the proclamation is signed, go to the office and pick it up in person. While you are there, be sure to personally thank the staff member who helped you. This may help the process go much quicker next year! If you are able to arrange a signing ceremony, be sure to take pictures and send them with the ACA Communications Department. We will share your good news via our social media channels!
7. Draft a thank you letter to the official who signed the proclamation.
8. Display the proclamation in your office the entire month of October. In addition to enhancing the credibility of the chiropractic profession and your clinic, the proclamation is another way for you to begin a conversation with patients about the importance of a conservative-care-first approach to health care.


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In support of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Media-Upper Providence Public Library is sponsoring an action-packed event to spread further awareness on the issues surrounding human trafficking.
The event, titled "Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now," is taking place right here, in our home town of Media, PA, on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013.
The program will involve a series of diverse segments including:
- A short presentation on the stories of runaway slaves in the 1800s as well as in the present; Dr. Sam Lemon and Carol Metzker will also speak on the various actions taken to battle trafficking
- A book signing with the author of Facing the Monster: How One Person Can Fight Child Slavery, Carol Metzker
- Five information tables with representatives from the Delaware County Coalition Against Human Trafficking, the Media Fair Trade Committee & Brandywine Penn State Trailblazers, the Delco WAR and Domestic Abuse Project, CASA, and Dawn's Place
- A vibrant discussion about slavery in modern society and methods that can be employed to eliminate trafficking
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From: Erik Naggum <>
Date: 1998/04/13
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| Here's a puzzle for you CLOS and MOP wizards.
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| Is there a way to have a slot variable that is inherited as a class
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Prominent Syrian human rights lawyer released
A prominent Syrian human rights lawyer, Haitham Maleh, has been released by the Syrian authorities. Mr Maleh was given a presidential pardon, says a Syrian human rights organisation.
Haitham Maleh was sentenced to three years in prison last July for "weakening the national moral principles". He was arrested after criticising the government on television. He had campaigned for many years for the country's state of emergency to be lifted. The state of emergency was imposed when the Baath Party took power in 1963. The leaders of the party also imposed repressive rule which has continued until today partly thanks to the repressive measure.
In 2006, Mr Maleh received a Dutch human rights award the Geuzenpenning - Beggars' Medal, which refers to 16th century freedom fighters and a World War II resistance group - the Geuzen. The medal is awarded every year to people or organisations who strive for democracy, or against dictatorship, racism and discrimination. In the 1980s, Haitham Maleh was a political prisoner.http://cdn.radionetherlands.nl/data/files/images/lead/maleh.jpg
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text: The striped textiles of Yemen were famous throughout the Islamic world. They were made in the resist‑dyed ikat technique to form patterns of arrowheads and diamonds. Inscriptions on Yemeni ikats are often painted, as in this example. Such inscribed textiles were called tiraz, from the Persian word meaning "embroidery." They were produced in tiraz workshops under royal control. Such textiles usually bore inscriptions naming the current ruler or caliph to whom the recipient owed loyalty. Tiraz textiles were presented by rulers as robes of honor at formal ceremonies.


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Machine-generated speech transcriptions are helpful for people that are hard of hearing or individuals who don't understand the spoken language to understand conversations that take place near them. Augmented reality glasses can display speech transcriptions to help users understand such conversations. However, the display of transcriptions can be distracting when the user wearing the AR glasses is herself speaking. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically identify speakers in a conversation and only display live transcriptions of speech from conversation participants other than the person to whom the transcription is being provided. Speakers may be identified using user-permitted factors, e.g., by use of a head-related transfer function (HRTF), biometric voice recognition, or facial feature (e.g., lip movement) recognition.
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The MacArthur Foundation announced the recipients of its annual $625,000 fellowships—popularly known as "genius grants"—including authors N.K. Jemisin, Tressie McMillan Cottom, Cristina Rivera Garza, and Jacqueline Woodson.
Jemisin, whose most recent novel is The City We Became, was cited by the foundation for "pushing against the conventions of epic science fiction and fantasy genres while exploring deeply human questions about structural racism, environmental crises, and familial relationships."
Sociologist MacMillan Cottom (Thick and Other Essays) was awarded a grant for "shaping discourse on highly topical issues at the confluence of race, gender, education, and digital technology for broad audiences."
Texas-based author Rivera Garza (Grieving) won a fellowship for "exploring culturally constructed notions of language, memory, and gender from a transnational perspective."
Woodson, the National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming, was praised by the foundation for "redefining children's and young adult literature to encompass more complex issues and reflect the lives of Black children, teenagers, and families."
Other authors to be honored by the foundation this year include playwright Larissa FastHorse, anthropologist Mary L. Gray, sociologist Forrest Stuart, historian Natalia Molina, critic and poet Fred Moten, and environmental health advocate Catherine Coleman Flowers (Waste).
The MacArthur grants have been given out each year since 1981. Past authors to win the fellowships have included Cormac McCarthy, Charles Simic, Jorie Graham, Anne Carson, and Valeria Luiselli.
Michael Schaub is a Texas-based journalist and regular contributor to NPR.


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Annual income for women in Ireland is around 70% of that earned by men, even though women are less likely to leave school early and more likely to have gone to college.
The CSO's Women and Men in Ireland 2010 points out that more than half of women aged 25-34 have a third-level qualification, compared with 39% of men in the same age group.
In 2009 the early school leavers rate among women aged 18-24 was 8.2%, much lower than the rate among men at 14.4%.
The report shows that women's income in 2008 was around 70% of men's income but, after adjusting for the longer hours worked by men, women's hourly earnings were around 90% of men's.
There were 863,000 women and 996,100 men employed in Ireland last year with the education and health sectors employing the highest proportion of women.
Just over one fifth of the women employed in clerical and secretarial occupations, compared with only 6% of men.
Craft and related occupations were the least gender-balanced with men representing 95% of workers in this category while professional occupations were the most gender balanced, where 51% of those at work were women.
In the health sector 80% of employees are women while in primary education, 83% are women and at second-level 64% are women.
But women are not well represented at senior level positions in the education and health sectors — only 34% of medical and dental consultants are women; 54% are primary school managers and 39% are second-level school managers.
While men have a high rate of employment, they also have a higher rate of unemployment but the proportion of men and women at risk of poverty in 2009 was the same for both sexes at 14%.
The employment rate for men in Ireland stood at about 75% over recent years but in 2009 it plummeted to 67.3% and dropped again in 2010 to 64%.
The EU target rate for women was 60% by 2010, a target that was met by Ireland in 2007 and 2008 but not in 2009 or 2010, when the rate had fallen to 56.4%.
Last year 46% of those in employment were women. Men worked an average of 39.4 hours a week last year, compared with 30.9 for women. The annual unemployment rate for men in Ireland was about 5% when the economy was buoyant. In 2009 it increased sharply to 15.1% and rose again in 2010 to 16.7%.
The unemployment rate for women, that stood at about 4% before the economic downturn increased in 2009 to 8.1% and rose again in 2020 to 9.8%.
For the 20-24 age group, 32.9% of men and 18.7% of women were unemployed in 2010.
The report also shows that women are under-represented in decision making at both national and regional levels. Last year just 14% of Dáil members were women, while the average female representation in national parliaments in the EU was nearly a quarter.
Women account for just over a third of members of state boards, less than a fifth of members of local authorities and just over a third of the membership of vocational education committees.
Life expectancy for women in Ireland was 81.6 years in 2006, nearly five years more than men at 76.8 years , however, is just over half a year more than the 2007 EU average, while for women it was a half year less.
Across the industrialised world women live between five and 10 years longer than men and one reason is that women develop cardiovascular disease about 10 years later than men, usually in their 70s and 80s. It is also thought that the reason is genetic.
Other reasons why men die at an earlier age than women is they smoke more, although that gender gap is shrinking, and eat more food that leads to high cholesterol. Also men tend not to deal with stress as well as women and stress plays a very important role in cardiovascular disease.
IRELAND had 98 men per 100 women in the population in 2010.
Emigration has risen steeply in the last four years, especially for men, with 25,100 men and 9,400 women leaving the country last year.
The labour force participation rate for men was highest for the 35-44 age group, at 92% last year.
Almost three-quarters of men in employment worked for 30 or more hours a week in 2010, compared with 58% of women.
Nearly 41% of married men worked for 40 or more hours in paid employment per week, compared with 13% of married women.
70% of persons describing themselves as retired in 2010 were men.
Men had an average income of €35,966 in 2008, while the average income for women was €25,077.
Men outnumbered women in all national and regional decision-making structures in Ireland last year. The mortality rate due to accidents for men was more than twice that of women in 2009, with the rate of male deaths due to suicide nearly four times the female rate. Male rate for admission to psychiatric units for schizophrenia was nearly two-thirds higher than the female rate.
AVERAGE age of birth of first child increased from 25 years in 1980 to 29 in 2009.
Women more likely have a stay in hospital, with one-sixth of hospital stays pregnancy and childbirth-related.
Over half a million women were looking after their home and family last year, compared with only 7,500 men. Over 10% of the 10,865 persons jailed in 2009 were women.
Between 2000 and 2010 the employment rate for women aged 55-64 increased from 27% to 43%, but still below the 50% Stockholm Council 2010 target.
Only 10% of women employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing are women, compared to over 38% in the EU.
Women represented four-fifths of persons who worked up to 29 hours per week in paid employment in 2005 and three-quarters in 2010.
The number of women living as lone parents increased by 46%, from 93,800 to 137,100 over the period 2000-2010.
Almost 98% of the 90,485 persons in receipt of one-parent family payments in 2009 were women.
Female rate of admission for depressive disorders was over one-third higher than the male rate.


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A part of Preston Lower farm
This field called Cow Leaze (Parcel 134) was a large field of Preston Lower Farm and was also known as First Sleight. The name 'cow leaze' simply means pasture land on which cows were grazed, while 'sleight' comes from the Old English sloeget, meaning a sheep pasture. Anciently the leghs (later corrupted to sleights) meant large, noble grounds or pastures.
The 1848 Preston Tithe Apportionment described Parcel 134 as 'Cowleaze & Barton'. In the context of the Tithe Apportionment entries, the term 'barton' is as given in FT Elworthy's 'West Somerset Word Book' of 1886; "That part of the farm premises which is specially enclosed for cattle, very frequently called the 'straw barton' because it is here that large quantities of straw are strewed about to be eaten and trodden into manure". The Preston Tithe Map shows that a small section of the field (0a 0r 20p) had been partitioned as Parcel 135, a dwellinghouse and garden, occupied in 1848 by French national Couly de Chavelle.
The Apportionment noted that Cow Leaze was owned by Robert Tucker and occupied by Joseph Roberts. It was described as pasture, with an area measured at 16a 2r 10p. It had a small lake towards its northwest corner.
Cow Leaze (Parcel 134) was bounded on the north by Preston Lane (today's Preston Road), on the west by Lower Farm farmhouse (Parcel 132) and Home Orchard (Parcel 133), to the south by the Old Mill Leat and Long Mead (Parcel 136) and to the east by Seven & Eight Acres (Parcel 139) and Second Close (Parcel 137).
As seen from the 1901 Ordnance Survey map below, Preston Grove was newly-constructed in the northeast corner of Cow Leaze and by 1927 the aerial photograph shows that the northeast corner of the field cut off by the new road had been filled with houses and gardens.
By 1946 the aerial photograph shows that the remainder of Cow Leaze, apart from the small area of allotments that would become Preston Park, had been filled with houses and gardens of Preston Road along the northern edge, Preston Grove in the northeast and Westbourne Grove to the south.
For details on historic land measurement (ie acres, roods and perches) click here.
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The 1849 Preston Tithe Map. Cow Leaze is at left.
The 1849 Preston Tithe Map overlaid on a modern map.
The 1889 Ordnance Survey shows Lower Farm at lower left with extensive fields labelled 'Preston Grove' stretching eastwards. The field in which the words 'Lower Farm' appear, and much of which later became Preston Park, was called Cow Leaze or First Sleight. The dotted line across the fields, indicating a footpath, was the line of the later road, also called Preston Grove.
This map, based on the 1901 Ordnance Survey, shows Lower Farm and its outbuildings. Preston Grove has, by this time, been laid out but no houses have yet been built.
An aerial photograph of 1927, looking southeast. Preston Road runs across lower left and Watercombe Lane is at lower right while Westland's airfield is at top right and relatively newly-built Preston Grove runs up the left of the photograph. Preston Lower Farm is at centre bottom with the two streams running from lower right to top centre. The boundary of Cow Leaze is shown in red, but by this time combined with Second Sleight at top left.
An aerial photograph of 1946 showing the approximate boundary of the former Cow Leaze shown in red and by this time all but completely filled with the houses and gardens of Preston Grove at top right and Westbourne Grove running from bottom right to centre left. What would become Preston Park was being used as allotments.
The last remaining part of the former Cow Leaze is Preston Park - here looking south. The sunken area at left is the filled-in pond. Photographed in 2015.
Preston Park looking north towards Preston Road. Photographed in 2015.


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A Hexapod platform is a six-legged robot with six degrees of freedom. Also known as a Stewart–Gough platform, its principal advantages are a high load-to-weight ratio and the ability to precisely position heavy loads. Disadvantages include limitations on the range of motion.
The Stewart–Gough or Hexapod platform consists of six extensible legs connecting a fixed base to a movable platform. The platform is capable of moving with six degrees of freedom, three translational and three rotational. The Inverse Problem in robotics, calculating the actuator coordinates (leg lengths) for a given platform orientation, is straightforward in this situation. Simple geometry is all that is needed to express the rotation and translation matrices. In a nutshell, the nominal platform coordinates of the legs are rotated and translated by the desired values. Then the leg lengths are calculated by simply taking the norm of the difference between the base and platform coordinates for each leg. This Demonstration uses homogeneous coordinates to combine the rotations and the translations into a single matrix operation.


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Benefits of Onsite Childcare
An onsite childcare facility refers to a place where daycare for a baby is offered either directly at the workplace or next to it. Different from other kinds of childcare that are generally offered in someone's house, onsite childcare is offered in a workplace facility. Through incorporating onsite childcare into a business, the following advantages are gotten.
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Having an onsite childcare basically means that when employees are placed on varying schedules, it is not going to affect their childcare situations. For instance, if the business needs to change work hours so as to better cater for its consumers or lessen overhead costs, having an onsite childcare facility ensures that this process is easier for both the company and the employees.
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A business with onsite a childcare facility has an additional benefit to provide would-be recruits that another company might not have. If you are looking for the best employees that you can get, offering onsite childcare places your business ahead of other people. Actually, companies that offer onsite childcare have better retention rates.
3. Increases focus
Having a childcare situation miles away that is far away from the place of work can become an enormous distraction to workers if complications arise. However, when the business offers childcare for workers onsite, parents can easily deal with any arising issues with their children directly and then get back to their jobs. Furthermore, onsite childcare also eases the worker's minds as they know that their kids are close to them, reducing employee distraction.
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When a business opens a childcare facility onsite while offering a reasonable charge to the employees, it assists to build and boost loyalty. It essentially becomes an advantage of employment, just like health insurance.
However, an onsite childcare might appear impersonal and institutional. A child might not have the continuity of childcare from one person, thereby making forming attachments and bonds difficult.
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Experts your comments on my approach:Rule testedParallelism (ellipsis)
equally likely.... as -> wrong
as likely......as -> correct
So a,b,c - out
d -> as likely that.... as current one-> from parallelism point need THAT
correct option E:
Traffic safety officials predict that drivers will be as likely to exceed the proposed speed limit as they are the current one.
as they are (to exceed) the current (speed limit).
"to exceed" is implied in the second half of the sentence. This is a case of ellipsis in comparison. In this some words omitted from the sentence to make it more concise. Both noun and verb can be omitted. The omitted words should be present in the first part of the sentence in the same form.
Jim's pen is brighter than Alex's (pen). - Correct! ("pen" is implies)
Jim is smarter than Alex (is). - Correct! ("is" is implied)
The omission of a noun for concision is straightforward. Just make sure that the 2 nouns in the sentence can be logically compared. But there are certain exceptions when you are deciding
whether to include a verb in the second half of the sentence.Tense Shift
If the verb tense changes from the first to the second half of the sentence, then the verb must not be omitted in the second half.
· You look more beautiful think year than last year. - Incorrect
· You look more beautiful this year than you did last year.- CorrectMeaning AmbiguityDo not omit the verb if doing so will make the sentence's meaning ambiguous.
I love my dog more than my friend. - Incorrect
Here, the intended meaning could be that I love my dog more than I love my friend, OR
that I love my dog more than my friend does. Since the omission of the verb in the second half of the sentence distorts the meaning, this sentence is incorrect on the GMAT.
I love my dog more than I love my friend.- Correct!
I love my dog more than my friend does.- Correct!
Coming to the option D and E
Option D makes a parallelism error. If we simplify, we get the following structures:
D. Drivers will be
as likely that they will exceed the proposed speed limit
as the current one (speed limit)Comparing a clause with a noun phrase.
E. Drivers will be
as likely to exceed the proposed speed limit
as they are (to exceed )
the current one (speed limit)
Comparing two clauses.
As for the use of "that", both "likely that" and "likely to" are correct.
'Likely that' is correct.
It's likely that+ clause
Likely is often used with it
as a subject
For example: It's likely that I'll be late.
The other usage is with infinitive
be likely to+ infinitive
For example: I'm likely to be late.
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In the spiritual world omens are everywhere and there are no such thing as coincidences. You can use signs around you to guide your life and your workings if you only know how to interpret them. 7 day candles have long been used by rootworkers to read a specific working and determine its effectiveness, or warn of any problems or solutions. Just like reading tea leaves, the burnt candles can provide valuable insight.
The soot on a candle is one of the most recognizable results of burning a candle. While in the mundane world one might say this was merely soot, in the spiritual we know there is a message to be interpreted in that soot.
BLACK SOOTBlack soot is a sign of negativity and witchcraft.
- If the soot does not travel all the way down the glass, is only at the top or perhaps stops in the middle, the negative influence or obstacle has been unblocked.
- If the black goes down the entire length of the candle it means your working has been blocked and there are still things preventing you for attaining your desired result. It could also indicate someone has casted against you or has significant spiritual protection. If this is the case burn another candle to try to break through their defenses.
- If the soot is at the bottom of the candle it is a warning that negative influences are being sent to you. This can be the case when someone casts against you.
WHITE SOOTWhite soot is another matter all together. This can indicate spiritual communication, purity, and exorcism. It could indicate that the spirits have heard your prayers and removed the negativity from the working. This is especially true in unhexing rituals. Again, look to the amount of soot to tell you if it is completed or not.
- If the soot only goes half way down or less, the cleansing was successful.
- If the soot is carried through the length of the candle you may need further cleansing and spiritual work.
- If the soot is at the bottom of the candle, it signifies the presence of outside aid or help either spiritually or physically.
- If the candle burned half black and half white this means that one aspect is overriding the other. Look to which is on top to see what was undone. If black is on top, your spirits cleared it. If white is on top the spirits of another have combated your attempts.
- If the soot is on only one side of the candle, this is a sign that what you are doing is incorrect. Either the candle fixing wasn't appropriate or the spirits aren't happy with the candle itself.
The flame is by far the most important part of any candle working. The subtle actions of the flame can tell you a lot from the moment you light it, to the moment it goes out. Let start with lighting the flame.
- If the candle does not light this means that this type of working will not work for what you need and another type of spell should be used.
- If the candle lights and splits into two or more flames, this indicates the presence of others, either spirits, deities, or human, getting involved. Look to the rest of the candle to interpret whether this person is good or bad.
- If you are trying to split up a couple and both flames stay lit, the couple will stay together.
- If you are doing a working for attract a lover and the second flame seems to rise out of the wax your working will be successful especially if both flames grow into one large flame.
- If the candle flame is high it means there is a lot of power behind the spell and little resistance. If the candle burns low it means there is a strong opposing spiritual force and a cleansing and or banishing may be needed.
- If the flame makes a crackling or popping sound it indicates conversation. Either the spirits are trying to talk to you or the target is talking about you. Look to the purpose of the candle and the other actions of the flame to determine which is which.
- If the flame flickers there is a spirit around. If the flame pops while flickering it is the spirit trying to communicate to you. Open yourself up to it. If it is a devotional candle and it is flickering it means you are in contact with your deity and any prayers or petitions will be heard.
- If you attempt to blow out the flame and it does not go out this means the spirit does not want you to extinguish it. The same can be said if you blow it out and it flicks back on. Let the spirit complete its work, something important may be in the works that you do not want to interrupt. If you are uncomfortable ask the spirit to protect the candle or ask for permission and try to extinguish it again.
- If the entire top of the prepared candle catches fire it means all the resources of the prepared candle are being used due to spiritual influences creating obstacles. Look to the other signs to see if the candle was successful. If the preparations do not collect along the glass as the candle burns, but remain pooled together, it means all the resources are needed and will burn at the end of the candle. The soot, flame, and glass should be read for the outcome.
- If the flame burns high and calm and produces no soot you are in the presence of a larger entity or guardian spirit, most likely benevolent. The same can be said for high aggressive flames that flicker in large strokes. These tend to be darker spirits and deities, both are there to listen or aid you.
- If the flame goes out while burning this means the spirits cannot help you and the answer you seek is already determined. This can also happen if you unexpectedly get the result before the candle is finished.
- The glass retains the story of the working through the soot and preparation but the glass itself can tell you things about the spell.
- If the glass cracks but does not break it means there was some type of opposition that was broken. It may have been sent to the spell to try to deflect it or it may have been encountered along the way. If it does not break or shatter then the spell is protected and was successfully defended.
- However, if the glass breaks or shatters it means you are up against something larger than yourself. Malicious forces have either protected your target or have been attracted to your working and are trying to interfere. It can also indicate someone is casting against you and you are not spiritually protected or strong enough as what was thrown at you was larger than what you were sending out. Either way, do a stronger working and light another candle to try to combat it.


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The Tangle Junior is a safe, fun, and colourful fiddle toy. It aims to keep busy minds and hands occupied whilst calming nervous and anxious children. They are particularly helpful to children on the Autism Spectrum as they act as a learning aid and manage behaviour. This Smooth Tangle has an amazing ability to focus your children and calm them when nervous and/or anxious. The simple nature of this fidget toy lends itself perfectly to children with Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD. The toy acts as a tool that occupies their hands without disturbing others around them. The gentle movement of the hands when played with has also been proven to help children listen better and take instruction more clearly. Not only does this help them to learn more effectively, it also stops a child being disruptive when they fidget too much. ONE Tangle in you choice of colour is supplied. Some Safety Information This tangle has small pieces that can be pulled apart into small pieces and then clipped back together. Therefore it is not suitable for children under 3 years old due to small these parts creating a choking hazard. Also when in small pieces, the tangle toy is not broken – this is what it is meant to do. If buying for a special needs child or adult, please check suitability before purchasing. You know your child/adult better than anyone else and what is or isn't suitable. PLEASE NOTE the reference to the term metallic is in relation to colour only, this tangle is made from plastic not metal.
- Tangles are a series of curves that connect and pivot with no beginning and no end
- It is a top quality fidget toy and stress reducer
- The size of the tangle is 5cm coiled and 18cm when uncoiled
- Tangles do pull apart into small pieces and connect back together
- Not Suitable for 0-3 years old. Small Parts create a choking hazard


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Huila Province in Angola is set to construct three hydraulic dams at a cost of US$ 25m in the municipalities of Gambos, Chibia and Lubango as an emergency programme to counter drought in the region.
The Governor of Huila province, Marcelino Tyipinge, noted that the new dams project was for emergency, given that most areas had already been affected by drought. The new dams would help to harvest rainwater.
He also noted that work on the three dams will soon begin and with time, dams would be built in the municipalities of Quilenges and Chicomba.
- N2 rehabilitation project to be completed end of this year
- Siemens to build two gas-powered electricity plants in Libya
- International team unveil 76,000 m2 waterside development in Abu Dhabi
- Gift of the Givers to unveil aquifer project in drought-stricken Beaufort West
- Kenya: one million low cost houses to be constructed over the next five years


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Objective: This study aimed to (i) describe unplanned readmission rates after injury according to time, reason, and place; (ii) compare observed rates with general population rates, and (iii) identify determinants of 30-day readmission.
Background: Hospital readmissions represent an important burden in terms of mortality, morbidity, and resource use but information on unplanned rehospitalization after injury admissions is scarce.
Methods: This multicenter retrospective cohort study was based on adults discharged alive from a Canadian provincial trauma system (1998–2010; n = 115,329). Trauma registry data were linked to hospital discharge data to obtain information on readmission up to 12 months postdischarge. Provincial admission rates were matched to study data by age and gender to obtain expected rates. Determinants of readmission were identified using multiple logistic regression.
Results: Cumulative readmission rates at 30 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months were 5.9%, 10.9%, 15.5%, and 21.1%, respectively. Observed rates persisted above expected rates up to 11 months postdischarge. Thirty percent of 30-day readmissions were due to potential complications of injury compared with 3% for general provincial admissions. Only 23% of readmissions were to the same hospital. The strongest independent predictors of readmission were the number of prior admissions, discharge destination, the number of comorbidities, and age.
Conclusions: Unplanned readmissions after discharge from acute care for traumatic injury are frequent, persist beyond 30 days, and are often related to potential complications of injury. Several patient-, injury-, and hospital-related factors are associated with the risk of readmission. Injury readmission rates should be monitored as part of trauma quality assurance efforts.


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Demand Forecasting & The Seasonality Factor – Harve C. Light
Introduction To Demand Seasonality
Frequently, Churchill is asked to comment about the impact of Seasonality on Demand Forecasting. This white paper overviews Seasonality, its impact on demand forecasting and the inclusion of Seasonality in demand forecasting methodologies. Note: This paper intended to be a basic explanation of the topic and not an academic-type paper.
What Is Seasonality?
Within the timeframe of any given period of time such as one year, merchandise (as well as selling locations) experience distinct periods of time, such as a few weeks, when one or more types of merchandise are more (or less) desired by the buying public when compared to an average week. This repeatable increase or decrease in periodic consumer buying interest is defined as the merchandise or location's "Seasonality" and therefore must be accounted for when forecasting demand for the affected merchandise or location. To complicate matters, while the seasonal demand repeats over each year, etc. the actual seasonality periods can vary from year to year. (For example, Holidays)
What Is the Importance of Demand When Generating Forecasts?
Depending on the purpose of the forecasting, the importance of the Seasonality Factor can be very significant or very insignificant. For example, in continuity item regular periods (non-promotional) forecasting, Churchill performance testing has shown Seasonality to be the most significant single source of forecasting error. Poor Seasonal Indexes equals poor demand forecasts. On the other hand, there are many examples of merchandise that are required by consumers throughout the year where other factors such as price and promotions are more significant that seasonality.
One final comment. Seasonality of demand can be a very "local" factor. Churchill sees this situation whenever we build forecasting models for convenience or neighborhood stores. For example, individual stores may serve specific ethnic communities who observe holidays, etc. specific to the community.
How Is The Seasonality Factor Expressed In Demand Forecasting Methodologies?
There are many techniques for quantifying the seasonality component for demand forecasting purposes. One methodology that will demonstrate the principle is to utilize the "Relative Seasonality Index" methodology. Conceptually this methodology is a two-step methodology where:
 - Step One calculates the Average Periodic (weekly) Demand value as = Total Annual Demand / 52 Weekly Periods.
 - Step Two calculates the Relative Seasonality Index values as = Weekly Total Demand / Average Periodic (Weekly) Demand.
The output values of this methodology form a relative seasonality index where (quantitatively) the Average Demand Week will have a value = 1.0 and Weeks with historically greater seasonal demand will have index values greater than 1.0 (for example 1.82) and Weeks with historically less seasonal demand will have index values of less than 1.0 (for example.86).
What Are Some Examples Of The Seasonality Index Being Utilized In Demand Forecasting?
Here are three examples.
Example #1 relates to the forecasting of regular (non-promotional) continuity merchandise demand. Forecasting methodologies such as exponential smoothing, moving averaging, etc. first determine the underlying (nonseasonal) demand for the merchandise, location, etc. and then add the merchandise's Seasonal Index values to include Seasonality for specific periods such as weeks, resulting in seasonalized demand forecasts for each week.
Example #2 is a causal forecasting example such as the forecasting of promotional price lift. These forecasts can require the inclusion of the Seasonality Index values as Causal-based Forecasting Input values. Inclusion of the Seasonality Factor values can be important because Seasonality can cause another causal factor, such as Price Discount on Holiday merchandise, to be more or less significant e.g. more intense before the Holiday periods (resulting in higher lifts) when compared to the exact same Price Discount promoted four months after the Holiday periods which generally result in lower promotional lift.
Example #3 is a limited life product forecasting example. Seasonality can be an important factor during the limited lift season that the merchandise is offered for sale. For example, Swimsuits tend to be more in demand during the early and warmer weeks of the season and less in demand during the later and perhaps colder weeks of the season.
How Does Churchill Generate Specific and Detailed Seasonal Indexes Values?
First, I have to mention that Churchill expends substantial energy effort developing the best Seasonal Indexes possible within the limitations of the customer's historical sales data. Second, Churchill utilizes a combination of human engineered data preparation combined with our proprietary clustering and profiling technology. Our seasonality modeling tool is called Profile Cluster Builder™ (PCB). An executive summary of our PCB tool is included as the last page of this paper.
In general terms, Churchill models Seasonal Indexes utilizing the following methodology. As you read the steps of this methodology, please remember that, in most cases, we are building literally many thousands (or more) of seasonal indexes for the retailer.
 1. Churchill starts by carefully defining the Merchandise Level and Location Level forecasting requirements that the Seasonal Indexes are to be built to support.
 2. Since historical data accuracy generally limits the retailer's historical data usability, Churchill must audit the historical data for the purpose of improving data quality. Over the years, Churchill has developed several data cleansing techniques that help with this data issue.
 3. Next, since holidays and other seasonal events often change from year to year, the next step in this process is to organize the historical data from multiple historical years into one common format that represents Seasonality history properly aligned for the upcoming year to be forecasted. This step not only includes the specific period (week) of the holiday, etc. but also the affected weeks leading up to and following the event period.
 4. With the historical data aligned as best as possible, Churchill now turns to its Profile Cluster Builder tool to perform its "magic". Note: While the following tasks are presented in a sequential format, in reality there is much overlap in these steps.
 1. Gathers the historical data from similar merchandise/locations into common groupings. Churchill utilizes degree of fit type metrics for the grouping metric.
 2. Isolates and separates individual merchandise and locations whose historical data patterns are considered to be too different to be utilized in profile building.
 3. From the qualified historical data, PCB builds demand profiles that will represent the clustered groupings.
 4. And this brings us back to the identified outliers. PCB, using a two-step process, places the outliers with the already built profiles that statistically are most appropriate.
 5. After the PCB clusters and profiles have been built and tested, a series of "higher level" default profiles will need to be built and tested. These higher level default profiles will be utilized for forecasting seasonality in future new merchandise and/or locations that were not part of the original profile modeling process.
 6. We now have a collection of seasonal profiles and related cross reference tables that can be utilized for application-specific demand forecasting. Before these Seasonal Profiles can be shipped to the retailer, two additional things must occur.
 1. The Seasonal Profiles need to be performance tested for the purpose at hand.
 2. Sometimes, the format of the Seasonal Profiles must be transformed to align with the retailer's installed demand forecasting application.
In Closing
Because Churchill recognizes that Seasonality and the related Seasonal Indexes are a very important component in retail demand forecasting performance and conversely that lack of good Seasonal Indexes will be a major source of forecasting performance error, we take Seasonal Profiling very seriously. One final comment. Year to year, seasonality constantly changes. For example, product assortments evolve, selling locations open and close, holiday dates change, leap year occurs every four years and retail calendars require adjustment. Therefore, to achieve and then maintain high quality forecasts, please recognize that Seasonal Indexes require regular annual updating.
Churchill's Profile Cluster Builder (PCB) is advanced clustering and profiling technology that supports a wide variety of retail planning and forecasting applications. Sound clusters and the resulting profiles are essential to the success of most retail planning applications. Churchill's PCB Tool generates financially sophisticated clusters and profiles for any number of retail planning applications, including:
 - Intelligent Seasonal Profiling™
 - Intelligent Store Clustering™
 - Intelligent Size Profiling™
 - Intelligent Assortment Clustering™
Technology Strengths:
 - Multiple iterations of clusters and profiles ensure optimal results
 - Analysts can quickly focus on high margin and exceptional items
 - Hosted Service sets up and is operational within 60 days
 - Immediate planning application financial improvements
Application Functionality:
 - Identifies optimum hierarchical groupings of entities (ie: item/store, class/size/store, etc.)
 - Recognizes common historical & attribute patterns within each grouping and clusters accordingly
 - Standardized Clusters & Profiles are then built using these demand patterns and attributes
 - Cluster & Profile Fit Thresholds (degree of fit) can be adjusted to the individual retailer's application requirements
 - Outliers and anomalies are promoted to incrementally higher levels until an appropriate lower level solution can be created
 - Each entity (item, store, etc.) is then automatically assigned to a corresponding profile.
 - Output is a compatible file of the profiles or clusters that can overlay an existing planning system file
Additional Features:
 - Specifically designed for the high volumes of today's large retailers
 - Provided as a hosted services application designed to support multiple planning applications (seasonality, sizing, pricing, assortment, etc.)
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Deerfield Village-Wide Drainage Study
The Village has hired Christopher B. Burke Engineering to conduct a Village-wide drainage study and a storm water master plan. The scope of the master plan includes studying and analyzing the existing storm sewer system, building and confirming a hydrologic / hydraulic model, determining flood reduction projects, the preparation of a Village wide drainage study report, and exploring the possible validity of a future storm water utility fee. The ability to accurately understand the Village's stormwater deficiencies and its future stormwater improvements will allow for the proactive planning and improvement to such areas.
During July, Christopher B. Burke Engineering will also be collecting information from residents to verify the results of this analysis and developing alternatives to mitigate flooding and increasing storm sewer capacity through know problem areas. Resident and business owner feedback is critical to the success of this project. Click here to learn more.


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Definitions of significant deficiency & material weakness, and lowering the threshold for reportable control deficiencies.
Statement of Auditing Standards No. 112/115 (SAS 112/115) introduced definitions of significant deficiency and material weakness that lowered the threshold for reportable control deficiencies during the course of an external audit at UC Davis.
1. Control deficiencies
These exist when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements in a timely manner. Materiality of the control deficiency is not just determined by the actual misstatement (i.e., dollar amount of the error), but by the potential dollars that could also be incorrect.
Examples of control deficiencies include:
- Lack of timeliness of cash deposits and account reconciliation
- Lack of review and reconciliation of departmental expenditures
- Lack of overdraft funds monitoring
- Lack of physical inventory
2. Significant deficiencies
Significant deficiencies are a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that adversely affect the entity's ability to initiate, authorize, record, process, or report financial data reliably in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) such that there is more than a remote likelihood that a misstatement of the entity's financial statements (that is more than inconsequential) will not be prevented or detected.
3. Material weakness
Material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
All university departments must work together to protect UC Davis with controls that support financial reporting and ensure that key controls are in place and operating as intended.


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WNC FarmLink is a partnership facilitating successful relationships between farmers looking for land to farm, and land
owners aspiring to keep their farm and forest land in agriculture.
In partnership with NC FarmLink, WNC FarmLink maintains databases of both available farmland and farmers looking for land. We work with landowners and farmers to ensure an appropriate and lasting match is made. We will help guide you through considerations and assist you in locating the necessary resources you will need when negotiating a land tenure arrangement.
We envision a resilient agricultural region where farmers have affordable options for accessing farm and forest land to create sustainable farm operations, where landowners have viable opportunities for keeping their land in farming, and where agriculture continues to be an integral part of our economy, environment, and community in Western North Carolina.
Where we work:
This partnership began in April 2013 and we are continuing to develop our programming to be most effective in Western North Carolina. We are serving: Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey.
Gaining access to high quality, affordable farmland is one of the most difficult obstacles for beginning farmers and expanding agricultural operations. The challenge is especially difficult for farmers that depend on being near North Carolina's economic growth centers—areas where land values remain strong even in the current economic climate.
As farmers retire and pass on the question of whether the land will be farmed or will remain available for local food production is a growing concern. And yet, there is a willing generation of young Americans that is motivated to farm, but they need land and few will be able to secure it without help. Since simply inheriting land and taking over the family farm business is not an option for many aspiring farmers as it once was, we must develop alternative paths to farm entry to meet the needs of this next generation of farmers. By connecting retiring farmers, absentee landowners, and heirs of farmers who may be unsure of what they should do with their land with the aspiring farmers who are eager to farm we can begin to address these challenges.
We are addressing these challenges by:
- Maintaining a list of people looking for farm ownership or lease opportunities, and people with land available. We contact those on the farm-seeker list as soon as we hear about available farm land.
- Working with community partners to create ways to keep farmland affordable for working farmers and land stewards
- Connecting farmers and land stewards with access to land, capital, knowledge and skills they need to establish viable land use agreements and sustainable farm operations.
- Assisting landowners and retiring producers with finding a farmer to lease, sell, or craft a land use agreement to farm or steward their land and keep it in active agricultural production.
- Answering the call for innovative and practical resource development and education for the long-term economic and environmental success of farming and land stewardship in the region.
- If you would like WNC FarmLink to come speak to your community group, provide an educational workshop on land access, or coordinate a farmer and landowner meet & greet in your community contact [email protected] to make it happen!
WNC FarmLink collaborative partners:
May 5, 2014 at 9:00 pm
So glad to have found the site. Just signed up and heading to NC this week to seek land. In this database, are there also connections to mentor-ship programs for starting up an apiary, connections to existing farms (nor for sale) to purchase or trade for materials such as livestock and nursery stock? New to NC and hope this network will give me and my partner a good foundation.
April 21, 2014 at 3:18 am
looking for mentorship and land, near Cullowhee, NC.
April 21, 2014 at 6:08 pm
Hi Kathryn! Check out our Farmland Seekers page and fill out an application to be included in our program and we'll do our best to help you in the land search.
December 10, 2013 at 2:46 am
Looking forward towards putting idle land into production in the 'Far West' of NC.
November 26, 2013 at 5:02 pm
What a wonderful program! – I'm so glad you are here!
I will get htis info to my clients & am looking forward to working on a project with you soon!