Practise managing workplace challenges
Practise managing workplace challenges
From the creative to education sector, there are a variety of industries that are fast-paced, rewarding and exciting. These workplace practice activities will help you gain insight into the kind of skills the roles of a graphic designer or primary school teacher may require through a virtual work experience project.
The Practise managing workplace challenges workbook contains practice tasks similar to ones you would be likely to complete on a work experience placement, so you can get a feel for the kind of tasks you might be set in these roles. Each brief takes between 1-3 hours to complete and you can use the interactive fields to type out your ideas including the research you need, and then consider how you will present it to persuade others to take your idea forward.
How will these activities prepare you for the future workplace?
Practising answering briefs can help you develop core transferable skills that are essential in the workplace. In the downloadable workbook you'll choose from a couple of projects across different industries that highlight transferable skills, and we will be adding projects from more industries soon. This enables you to practise the skills you already have, and work on the ones you want to develop, by working through each task in as much detail as possible.
Choose from the below work experience briefs:
The Practise meeting challenges Guidance tips document contains examples of how each element of the workbook could be completed to meet the briefs and can be downloaded if you need some inspiration or are stuck for ideas. Remember though, these are just some of the ways they can be done so try and think creatively to come up with your own ideas.
You can also hear from young people in different job roles, including a teacher and graphic designer, to find out how they got into their role, their day-to-day tasks and some of the challenges and opportunities they encounter by watching the BBC Bitesize career films here.
When you've completed your task, you can either try another one or click here to find more ideas on how to get access free virtual work experience opportunities.
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The OECD Global Science Forum (formerly the Megascience Forum) is a venue for meetings of senior science policy officials of OECD countries. Its goal is to identify and maximise opportunities for international co-operation in basic scientific research. The Forum establishes special-purpose working groups and workshops to perform technical analyses, and to develop findings and recommendations for actions by governments. These groups bring together government officials, scientific experts, and representatives of international organisations. Specifically, the Forum serves its Members in the following ways:
- Exploring opportunities for new or enhanced international co-operation in selected scientific areas. The Global Science Forum contributes to the identification and exploitation of opportunities for strengthening the global research infrastructure (e.g.facilities, instruments, databases, research networks and programmes) in response to new developments in science and technology, and to changing societal needs. Activities of this kind are expected to lead to better international co-ordination, sharing and rationalisation of existing or new resources.
- Defining international frameworks for vital national or regional science policy decisions. Governments can strengthen their own decision-making processes by using the Forum to become informed about the priorities, plans and funding decisions of other countries, prior to making their own national or regional plans. Such information can be useful for identifying, at an early stage, attractive opportunities and partnerships for international co-operation. Forum activities promote a dialogue between scientists and policymakers, to supplement the consultations that take place on a national or regional basis.
- Addressing the scientific dimensions of issues of global concern. Scientific research can provide essential information and advice to decision-makers on a wide range of critical global-scale issues. International consultations are needed for strengthening this type of research, and for promoting the use of scientific information in the development of the best policy options.
The Global Science Forum holds two general meetings each year and authorises specialised subsidiary activities as needed. The Forum produces findings and recommendations for action at senior administrative or operational levels. Recommendations to Science and Technology Ministers may also be made. Mechanisms are optimised for each topic under consideration, to produce policy-relevant findings, options, and recommendations for actions by governments:
- Working groups can be established, based on the Megascience Forum model. Such working groups, which have a well-defined scope and duration, bring together senior programme officials to exchange information about national priorities and plans, and to explore opportunities for co-operation and co-ordination on new or existing scientific programmes and projects.
- Single-event workshops can be organised to bring together government officials and scientific experts with the goal of exploring a selected issue in detail, and of formulating conclusions and recommendations for actions by governments and other relevant parties. Conducting a workshop may be appropriate before a working group activity is authorised.
- Surveys and studies can be conducted to gather and analyse information, if there is strong interest by a significant number of Forum delegations. Typically, these activities will serve to inform debate by the Forum itself. The responsibility for initiating and carrying out such work will normally rest with the governments that request it; the secretariat will provide analytical support upon request.
Subsidiary activities of the Global Science Forum are proposed by Member delegations, and participants are appointed by governments. Potential involvement of non-OECD countries, international bodies, and other OECD committees must be considered to maximise opportunities for productive interactions, and to avoid unnecessary duplication. The Forum does not duplicate or interfere with the work of any other international organisation or process, nor does it consider matters that can be dealt with on a bilateral or trilateral basis. In general, purely scientific matters are not to be debated by the Forum or its subsidiary bodies. If unresolved scientific questions emerge during the course of a Forum activity, an appropriate recommendation for action can be made to a scientific body. If opportunities for co-operation are identified, interested governments will decide whether they wish to participate in discussions leading to the negotiation and implementation of international projects. The responsibility for negotiating final agreement and administering the co-operation will reside with the participating governments. The Forum itself will not play an operational role in funding or managing any scientific project or facility.

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The theist pump is used to extract and examine the contents of the fish's throat before it reaches its stomach. This helps discover what trout are feeding on allowing you to accurately match the food source. This study of the trout's food source dramatically improves catch rates. The pump is made of a rubber bulb and a small diameter plastic tapered straw which is easy to operate.
TO USE: Cradle fish in hand in a horizontal position with gentle but steady pressure. Fill the pump with water, then empty bulb so only the straw contains water. With bulb collapsed slide the tube gently into the fish. Squirt a few drops of water into the fish's throat then release the pressure on the bulb. The contents of the fish's throat will be drawn into the straw. With smaller fish use less suction. Release fish, squeeze contents of the pump into palm or vial to examine.

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DirectAdmin to cPanel Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide with Best Practices
Migrate a DirectAdmin account to cPanel with ease. Our step-by-step guide covers pre-migration checks and actual migration process with minimum downtime.
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WHM's transfer tool is a popular method for migrating accounts from DirectAdmin to cPanel, but it may fail when the website content is large. In such cases, manual account migration is a viable workaround.
This article outlines the best practices for manual DirectAdmin to cPanel migration with minimal downtime, as performed by Site Hosting Club cPanel specialists.
So lets learn the Step-by-Step Process for DirectAdmin to cPanel Migration with Minimal Downtime.

Pre-Migration Checks
To avoid any issues during migration, proper pre-migration checks are crucial. The following are the major areas that cPanel specialists focus on to ensure seamless migration of accounts:
Lowering DNS TTL
During the migration process, DNS record updates are a crucial step. To minimize potential delays in DNS propagation, our Migration Engineers lower the Time to Live (TTL) values of the domain's DNS records prior to the migration. By reducing the TTL value, the DNS changes are quickly propagated.
To ensure a smooth transition, we also provide advance notice to all domain owners about the migration, allowing them to make any necessary changes to their custom Nameservers.
Version Compatibility Check
To ensure seamless migration, our team takes the necessary steps to match software versions on the old and new servers.
We also verify that the number of IP addresses match between the two servers to prevent any post-migration issues.
These measures ensure that services such as web, mail, and mysql continue to operate smoothly after the transfer.
Volume of Data
In the pre-migration check, we also verify that the new server has sufficient disk space to accommodate the backup of the accounts.
Ideally, the hard drive of the new server should have a capacity of at least 1.5 times that of the old server to prevent disk full issues during migration.

Actual Steps for Migration
The following are the steps involved in manual DirectAdmin to cPanel migration:

0. Login to DirectAdmin Server using SSH
We use SSH Client like Putty to login to your Directadmin server as 'root' user.

1. Compiling the Domain List
Initially, we compile a list of domains on the DirectAdmin server that require migration. This is done using a script offered by cPanel, which can be obtained at the following link:
wget _URL_
Then we download the actual script to package account using the command:
wget _URL_
We provide executable previleges for the scripts:
chmod +x updateuserdomains-universal
chmod +x pkgacct-da
Next, we run a command that generates a plain text file located at /etc/trueuserdomains. This file includes a comprehensive list of accounts that can be packaged.
./updateuserdomains-universal

2. Packaging Accounts
Once we have the list of accounts, we use the "pkgacct-da" script to package each account into a single file.
For example, to package an account with username "shc", we use the command
./pkgacct-da shc
The packaged account file will be saved in the /home directory as "cpmove-shc.tar.gz".

3. Transferring Accounts to new CPanel Server
Next, we transfer the packaged account files to the new cPanel server using SCP (secure copy) protocol.
For instance, we can use the following command to transfer the file to the new server:
scp /home/cpmove-shc.tar.gz root@x.x.x.x:/home
Here we need to substitute x.x.x.x with the IP address or Hostname of new cPanel server. The backup file will be copied to the /home directory.

Optional – Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for every user you wish to migrate to the new server.

4. Restoring Accounts
Finally, we restore the packaged accounts on the new cPanel server by running the commands –
cd /home
/scripts/restorepkg cpmove-shc.tar.gz

Our support engineers then use the temporary URL to check if the website is working correctly and all its sub-links and functionalities are functioning as expected.
If there are multiple accounts to be migrated, we move them in small batches and repeat the process.
Once everything is working as expected, we update the DNS records and remove the cpmove files from the server, completing the migration process.

Conclusion
Manual migration of an account from DirectAdmin to a cPanel server requires a series of steps to be performed carefully to minimize downtime.
This article should be sufficient for you to complete the migration process without errors.
Our cPanel specialists at Site Hosting Club are experienced in identifying potential risks and executing the migration smoothly.
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Need Help with 4L60E Transmission Identification Chart!
Identifying Your 4L60E Transmission
If you're delving into the world of GM's 4L60E transmission, knowing how to identify your specific model is crucial for repairs, restorations, or modifications. This tutorial aims to guide you through the various identification methods along with an informative chart to help you decode it all.
Why Identification Matters
Identifying your transmission accurately can save you from unnecessary hassles when it comes to parts compatibility and understanding your vehicle's performance capabilities. Different model years have specific features, so let's dive into how to pin down your exact variant.
Common ID Tags and Codes
 1. Check the Transmission Tag: Generally located on the driver's side of the transmission case. Look for a flat, metallic tag.
 2. VIN Number: Your vehicle's VIN can tell you a lot about the original transmission installed.
 3. Production Date: Often stamped on the case, helping to further confirm the model year.
Steps to Decode Your 4L60E
 - Inspect the Tag: Note down the letters and numbers.
 - Match with the Chart: Use the identification chart below to match your codes.
4L60E Identification Chart
Code Year Model Notes
_PHONE_ 4L60E Early model, commonly found in Chevy trucks
_PHONE_ 4L60E Improved durability features
_PHONE_ 4L60E Introduced electronic controls
_PHONE_ 4L60E Common in many GM vehicles, more reliable
_PHONE_ 4L60E Can handle more power than older versions
Additional Tips
 - Always double-check your codes against multiple sources. Variability can exist based on regional manufacturing differences.
 - If you're unsure, consider seeking industry resources or forums dedicated to GM transmissions for additional help.
Conclusion
Identifying your 4L60E transmission doesn't have to be daunting. With the right information and some careful checking, you'll be ready for whatever project awaits you! If you have any questions, feel free to ask here, and let's get into the nitty-gritty of these fantastic transmissions!
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I found a great guide on the key components of the 4L60E transmission. It really dives deep into the valve body and its role! Anyone else looked into this?
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I haven't seen that guide! What did they say about the torque converter? It's sometimes overlooked but crucial for performance.
The torque converter is vital! It transfers power from the engine to the transmission. Understanding how to identify it can save you headaches later on. Plus, knowing the clutch packs can aid in troubleshooting problems too.
I'm curious, what common issues do people face with the 4L60E? I've been researching clutch pack failures. Anyone have tips on identification?
Clutch packs can indeed be tricky. If you notice slipping or erratic shifting, they might be the issue. A visual check is also beneficial.
Great advice, iberger! I've had my fair share of issues with valve bodies too. Sometimes, just cleaning or adjusting them can make a massive difference!
The maintenance tutorial I'm working on includes cleanup tips for the valve body! Almost everyone overlooks this, but it's key to the longevity of the transmission.
That sounds awesome, tsaunders! A lot of people could really benefit from a detailed breakdown of each part. I believe troubleshooting starts with the valve body.
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I totally agree! Plus, an engaging tutorial can really help newcomers get it right the first time!
I think a how-to guide that incorporates visuals would be fantastic! Pictures can really help with identifying components and their functions.
Absolutely! Visuals make a difference. Speaking of which, does anyone have a funny story about working with the 4L60E?
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One time, I installed a valve body upside down. Let's just say that was a learning experience. Caught it before anything blew up, though!
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Haha, that's quite the story, carrie78! Learning the hard way helps us remember these things forever. What do you think would help prevent such mistakes?
A good checklist while working on the transmission could really help! I've made one to ensure I don't miss a step in the process.
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I've been trying to figure out what model of 4L60E I have in my truck. Looking forward to this tutorial! Identifying the right transmission can save a lot of hassle down the road.
You're not alone, laura93! I struggled with this too. The tags and numbers really help if you know where to look. Can't wait for the guide!
Make sure to check the connector type – it's a key factor in identifying the 4L60E models. There are quite a few variations out there!
Absolutely! I found that out the hard way when I mistook mine for a different model. Can't wait for the tutorial to clarify these details!
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I remember spending hours trying to decode the casting numbers on my transmission. This tutorial could save so many people so much time!


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As I am writing this, we are part way through the process of making new releases of the D-Cubed Components. The 2D products (2D DCM, PGM) have just been shipped and the 3D products (3D DCM, AEM, CDM, HLM) will follow soon. In these releases, 2D DCM and 3D DCM have both been extended to add direct support for new types of geometry.
Full details of all the enhancements will be announced in due course, but in this post I would like to talk in more general terms about why it is important for geometric constraint solvers to support a wide range of geometry types.
For many years, the 2D DCM and 3D DCM have included ways to represent the geometry types found in most CAD models even when no direct support is available. There are two methods that can be used to do this. Firstly, there is support for NURBS curves and surfaces which can be used to represent many types of geometries. Secondly, there is support for general parametric curves and surfaces, where the DCM will call evaluator functions provided by the application in order to get position and derivative information.
These features are very powerful, but over time direct support for many extra geometry types has been added to the D-Cubed products. The main driver for this has been the growing use of parametric design and variational modelling methods, including direct modelling, and the desire to get the optimum results with a wider range of model data.
So, what are the advantages for users and application developers of direct support for specific geometry types in the D-Cubed geometric constraint solvers? This is what I think are the most important benefits:
The overall message is clear – in the field of constraint solving, special-case methods which rely on a knowledge of the geometry types are preferable to generic methods. The generic representations have their place, but CAD models are usually dominated by geometry of known types. The more the software understands about these, the better able it will be to give users the results they want.
In future posts I'll talk about the specific new geometry types which have been added to the 2D DCM and 3D DCM, and the benefits that these bring to users.
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If you just want to delete figures with know extension of you could use. Mathworks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software for. You can delete a file on the raspberry pi hardware. Delete files with specific names matlab answers matlab central. Optional choose whether to delete download archive files. Introduction to matlab for engineering students northwestern. Usually, uninstalling matlab from either windows addremove programs or by its default uninstaller only remove the main executable files of matlab, while its personal settings, cache folder, temporary files and specially the leftovers in the windows registry still linger on your computer. Uninstall mathworks products from a client computer. When i execute this program, most of the text files are deleted.
How to delete all the contents in a folder using matlab. Matlab toolbox directories for example, by adding or deleting files, the path information. To change whether the specified file is permanently deleted or sent to the recycle bin, change the deleting files preference. How to delete this files matlab answers matlab central. On systems running windows xp, click the start menu, select settings control panel add or remove programs. Use operating system features and commands to add or remove files in. From the list of products displayed, click matlab r2019b. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement. To delete a row or column of a matrix, use the empty vector operator.
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This paper makes two contributions to the empirical literature on agglomeration economies. First, the paper uses a unique and rich database in conjunction with mapping software to measure the geographic extent of agglomerative externalities. Previous papers have been forced to assume that agglomeration economies are club goods that operate at a metropolitan scale. Second, the paper tests for the existence of organizational agglomeration economies of the kind studied qualitatively by Saxenian (1994). This is a potentially important source of increasing returns that previous empirical work has not considered. Results indicate that localization economies attenuate rapidly and that industrial organization affects the benefits of agglomeration.
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Ice Imp was a character introduced in "Evergreen." The imp was likely made of ice based on its name and how it melted during its encounter with the lava dog Magwood.
The imp had a plump, blue-skinned creature wore a red fez and a leopard print scarf. It was always seen sitting down and never opened its eyes. The Ice Imp also held a simple hand drum which it used when summoned.
The Ice Imp was one of Urgence Evergreen's portable sources of music, likely for his journeys. It was a proficient drummer and it was originally contained in a small bottle that was carried along with the rest of Evergreen's luggage. The imp could be summoned from the bottle by simply opening it. This was seen when Evergreen asked Gunther to find him some chime music but summoned the imp instead. The Ice Imp had a light voice and often exclaimed in a drawn-out "heeey" when disturbed.
 - On Cartoon Network Latin America, the Ice Imp's death was cut, possibly due to gruesome imagery.


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Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era (Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras)
- Publish Date: 2009-10-01
- Binding: Hardcover
- Author: Richard S. Conley
The Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era details the key events and major trends that defined the 43rd president of the United States from 2001-2008. The dictionary comprises detailed entries on important personalities, including the president, his advisors, his family, his opponents, and his critics, as well as members of Congress, military leaders, and international leaders. Other entries summarize important events, including those connected to the War on Terror, the War in Afghanistan, and the War in Iraq, as well as significant legislation and prominent policy issues.
Detailed chronologies track major events during Bush's presidency, including the 2000 election and Hurricane Katrina. The appendixes furnish data and graphics on Bush's advisors and cabinet, presidential success in Congress, vetoes, presidential approval, troop levels in Iraq, and military and civilian casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan. The extensive bibliography provides an invaluable resource for additional reading and research. This book is a vital reference tool for any researcher interested in the presidency of George W. Bush.

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in the process of handling goods, we need to carry out frequency conversion and speed change process. the speed control process can be divided into throttle speed change and volume speed change. throttling speed change will change the cross-section size of flow control elements in the control circuit, which can effectively control the flow of components, and then more effectively adjust the running speed of electric forklift. because the adjustment of movement speed is mainly completed by the transition of flow section, the energy consumption will be damaged to a certain extent.
the volume change of electric forklift will change the displacement of variable piston pump in the control circuit, so that the components can be adjusted. on the one hand, the speed ratio of electric forklift motor is changed, and the output flow of hydraulic pump can be further changed. in addition, variable organization can be used to change the displacement of the hydraulic pump, so that the output flow of the hydraulic pump can be changed.
the pump source of electric forklift is completed by pressure feedback variable displacement piston pump. when the motor speed is controlled, the volume speed change can be further completed by frequency conversion. with the continuous change of load operation, it will gradually change into the working pressure of electric forklift, and further improve the work efficiency. according to the relevant research data, the working pressure and feedback pressure of electric forklift are usually maintained in a balanced position.
with the continuous development of electric forklift ac motor control theory, ac variable frequency variable speed technology has been widely used in the whole electric forklift industry.


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The Reactive Flex Joint (RFJ) is developed by FMC in cooperation with Statoil to reduce fatigue on wellheads. The flexjoint is landed on the BOP, and is designed to provide a counter-acting force to the bending moment applied on the wellhead by the riser load on the BOP.
The counter-acting force is generated by the movement of the riser itself, generating a bending moment which increases with the riser angle. Innova was challenged with the design of a hydraulic system for transferring the riser movement into hydraulic force to the cylinders. This involved functional analysis of the RFJ hydraulic system; hydraulic system design; design of a fluid converter system between water-based and mineral-based fluid; and manufacture and testing of the complete system, including interface panel and accumulator bank. A number of special components had to be purpose-designed for the system.
The system was designed in close cooperation with Client, successfully tested at Innova's workshop and subsequently installed and tested at on the RFJ.


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|A bioreactor with an electro-responsive elastomeric membrane for mimicking intestinal peristalsis
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|Cei, D, Costa, J, Gori, G, Frediani, G, Domenici, C, Carpi, F, Ahluwalia, A
|Bioinspiration & Biomimetics
This study describes an actuated bioreactor which mimics the pulsatile contractile motion of the intestinal barrier using electro-responsive elastomers as smart materials that undergo deformation upon electrical stimulation. The device consists of an annular dielectric elastomer actuator working as a radial artificial muscle able to rhythmically contract and relax a central cell culture well. The bioreactor maintained up to 4 h of actuation at a frequency of 0.15 Hz and a strain of 8%–10%, to those of the cyclic contraction and relaxation of the small intestine. In vitro tests demonstrated that the device was biocompatible and cell-adhesive for Caco-2 cells, which formed a confluent monolayer following 21 days of culture in the central well. In addition, cellular adhesion and cohesion were maintained after 4 h of continuous cyclic strain. These preliminary results encourage further investigations on the use of dielectric elastomer actuation as a versatile technology that might overcome the limitations of commercially available pneumatic driving systems to obtain bioreactors that can cyclically deform cell cultures in a biomimetic fashion.


Brave bird fearlessly protects its nest from a herd of elephants
When things come to our family, most us will do whatever it takes to keep peace and protect the sound health of our beloved ones. Same happens in the wild nature. At times scientists become witnesses of situations which seem impossible. This time such an amazing encounter between a bird and a herd of elephants took place in Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.
A crowned crane lost his fear when it saw several elephants approaching the bird's nest. The winged hero started to show protecting poses in front of elepants trying to turn them back and move in the opposite direction from the nest. The reaction of the elephants is also very unusual. Being stronger that the bird, these huge creature seemed bemused watching the crane raising its wings and making shouting sounds. At first, they were not much convinced by the bird's performance. However, the winged warrior approached the elephant calf and tried to explain the need of going away to the baby, adult elephants became little bit annoyd and disturbed.
After a few attempts the efforts of the crowned crane were finally successfull. The elephants left the place and went to gaze somewhere else.
Watch the video of this amazing encounter


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The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) is instituting sweeping changes through its three-tiered China Risk Oriented Solvency System (C-ROSS) framework that will dramatically impact how (re)insurers conduct business. It will strengthen capital requirements, risk management and transparency disclosures – bringing China in line with, and in some cases overtaking, global standards. The C-ROSS framework is similar to Solvency II: three tiers focusing on quantitative, qualitative and disclosure requirements.
The C-ROSS framework was developed rapidly and implementation timing is aggressive. Before C-ROSS, capital requirements were based only on premium levels and recent loss experience. The CIRC researched various solvency standards and in May 2013 published a paper explaining the conceptual framework for C-ROSS.
Industry testing started in 2014 with the aim to evaluate the reasonableness and practicability of the C-ROSS formula. The most updated version of C-ROSS was published on February 13, 2015, and the transition period of the solvency system with respect to meeting the capital requirements commenced. In the transition period, (re)insurers will run Solvency I and C-ROSS in parallel and report the results under the two solvency systems to the CIRC. Full implementation of C-ROSS is anticipated in January of 2016. Less than three years from concept to full implementation: celerity of which European Insurance and Occupational Pension Authority officials can only dream, but time will tell if C-ROSS is ready for the market, and vice versa.
Pillar 1 will include various risk factors applied to premium, reserve and catastrophe risk based on lines of business. A table comparing the premium and reserve risk factors for C-ROSS and Solvency II is below.
Credit risk charges are also included in the analysis, which will significantly impact reinsurance cessions and how international reinsurers conduct business in China. For example, cedents who use offshore reinsurers are penalized with credit risk factors ranging from 8.7 percent to 86.7 percent depending on reinsurer approval in domiciled countries and collateral positions. By contrast, cessions to onshore reinsurers are 0.5 percent to 4.7 percent when reinsurers meet a greater than 100 percent solvency ratio threshold. Collateral is recognized to offset some of the risk charge applied to cessions to foreign reinsurers. Retrocession business to offshore reinsurers is less punitive, with risk factors on recoverables from reinsurers rated AAA to BBB- ranging from 0.5 percent to 11.5 percent, respectively.
The large risk charge discrepancy is anticipated to increase cessions to onshore reinsurers at a cost to foreign carriers. Recent discussions have indicated various approaches by international reinsurers, including establishing a domestic capitalized branch, writing through the local Lloyd's operation or writing retrocession to access China-based exposures. It is anticipated that the CIRC will recognize funds withheld and letters of credit as collateral for reinsurance purposes.
The CIRC has also announced a system for tracking and approving reinsurance companies writing business in China. The Reinsurance Registration System (RRS) is anticipated to launch in January 2016 to coincide with C-ROSS. Domestic and international reinsurers and brokers will be required to register in the RRS.
Cedents must select companies that are approved on the RRS or potentially face penalties from the CIRC. Brokers and reinsurers that are not compliant from a truthfulness or timeliness standpoint will be barred from the RRS for a number of years.
RRS applicants must be recommended by a China-based affiliate, cedent or broker as well as meet various solvency and rating requirements. The registration is valid for three years, after which the reinsurer must renew its application.
C-ROSS anticipated areas of impact:
- Larger, multiline insurers may experience better outcomes based on receiving a diversification benefit.
- Small, monoline or thinly capitalized companies may need to raise capital or consider strategic alternatives.
- All companies will likely feel pressure to upgrade enterprise risk management capabilities.
- Increased consolidation is likely.
- Potential created for new, low-cost providers due to lower capital charges on certain lines.
- C-ROSS creates a protected market for domestic reinsurers, including Lloyd's and global reinsurance groups that have domestic operations. This may contribute to increased volatility in reinsurance and retrocession pricing.


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Published in Proceedings of the 44th International Symposium on Microelectronics: Long Beach, CA, October 9, 2011.
Copyright © 2011 International Microelectronics and Packaging Society.
One of the challenges in an experimental study of solder joint reliability is to determine when cracks occur in a solder joint or when a solder joint fails. Cracks in a real solder joint are difficult to identify using an X-Ray system. Cross-sectioning and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is a destructive method. A common non-destructive test method is to monitor resistance increase in a solder joint or a daisy-chain. However, no scientific research has been done in establishing the relationship between the crack area of an interconnection and the change in resistance of the interconnection. This paper proposes a method of defining failure criteria as the resistance increase in a solder joint exceeding a threshold. The threshold is determined by k times the range over the natural variation in resistance measured by a measurement system. The natural variation by random cause is judged using X-bar and R charts. The principles of defining failure criteria are to be able to detect failure of solder joints as early as possible with minimum false detection due of measurement system error/variation. An experimental study confirmed that a full crack of an interconnection occurs when the increase of resistance in the interconnection is 10 times the natural variation of resistance change. The results of this study could be used to narrow the definition of failure in consensus standards IPC 9701A, JESD22-B111, and IPC/JEDEC-9702.
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In imitation of the Chinese ta or pagoda. [1]
 Symbology Romanized Hangul Hanja
Orthography tap (tap)
Orthoepy, etc
Sino-Korean word from ("stupa, tower")., from Sanskrit स्तूप (stūpa).
 1. (Buddhism) a pagoda or such a monument that has evolved from the archaic stupa
 2. a tower or such a tall structure that simply takes advantage of its height
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 1. ^ Erected at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, in 1761 by Sir William Chambers. His ten-storied design is a famous exception from the traditional odd number of floors.


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This woodland wildflower is somewhat unusual because its foliage has withered away by the time the flowers bloom. Both the foliage and flowers are attractive; the latter help to brighten the gloomy corners of woodlands during the summer. Wild Leek has the widest basal leaves (23½" across) of any Allium sp. in the state. A similar species, Allium burdickii (which is also called 'Wild Leek'), has basal leaves that are about 1-2" across. Other wild Allium spp. have leaves that are narrow and strap-like (less than ½" across). Wild Leek has about 25-50 flowers in each umbel, while Allium burdickii has 10-20 flowers in each umbel. Wild Leek has reddish leaf petioles and flowering stalks that are often reddish at the base, while the petioles and stalks of Allium burdickii are light green throughout. This latter species is restricted to wooded areas in NE Illinois and it is less common.
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Microsoft vcpkg is a C++ library managers for Windows, macOS and Linux. For.NET, nuget is the commonly used package manager; for Java, Maven central and many other repositories are used by Maven or other build tools; for JavaScript, npm is a commonly used package manager and it is also the default package manager for JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. Microsoft vcpkg serves as similar purpose for C++ developers.
Install vcpkg on Windows
Before we can install vcpkg, make sure the following criteria are met:
 - Git - for cloning repository from GitHub
 - Windows 7 or newer
 - Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 or greater with the English language pack
Follow these steps to install vcpkg.
 1. Create installation folder. I recommend creating the folder in C drive to avoid path related issues.
 C:\>mkdir dev
 C:\> cd dev
 2. Clone the repository using the following command:
 git clone
 3. Run the following command to install vcpkg:
 4. Wait until the command is completed successfully.
Now we can use vcpkg to install C++ libraries.
Find libraries
Subcommand search is used to search libraries. The syntax looks like the following:
.\vcpkg\vcpkg search [search term]
For example, the following command searches for library openssl:
.\vcpkg\vcpkg search openssl
openssl 1.1.1i OpenSSL is an open source project that provides a robust, commercial-grade, an...
openssl-unix 1.1.1h#1 Deprecated OpenSSL port
openssl-uwp 1.1.1h#1 Deprecated OpenSSL port
openssl-windows 1.1.1h#1 Deprecated OpenSSL port
The results include a number of openssl related libraries.
Integrate vcpkg with Visual Studio
Run the following command to integrate vcpkg with Visual Studio:
.\vcpkg\vcpkg integrate install
The output looks like the following:
C:\dev>.\vcpkg\vcpkg integrate install
Applied user-wide integration for this vcpkg root.
All MSBuild C++ projects can now _TAG_ any installed libraries.
Linking will be handled automatically.
Installing new libraries will make them instantly available.
CMake projects should use: "-DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=C:/dev/vcpkg/scripts/buildsystems/vcpkg.cmake"
As mentioned in the output, you can include any installed libraries in your MSBuild C++ projects.
Use vcpkg in CMake
To use vcpkg with CMake outside of an IDE, you can use the toolchain file for CMake:
cmake -B [build directory] -S. -DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=[path to vcpkg]/scripts/buildsystems/vcpkg.cmake
For this article, the path is:
cmake -B [build directory] -S. -DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE=C:/dev/vcpkg/scripts/buildsystems/vcpkg.cmake
Use CMake with Visual Studio
Open the CMake Settings Editor, and under CMake toolchain file, add the path to the vcpkg toolchain file:
Example - openssl
Now let's implement this example that installs openssl: CMake Build Error - Could not Find OpenSSL on Windows 10.
Follow these steps:
 1. Run the following command to install package openssl:
 C:\dev>.\vcpkg\vcpkg install openssl:x64-windows
 Alternatively, you can also use the following command:
 C:\dev>.\vcpkg\vcpkg install openssl --triplet x64-windows
 I am using triplet x64-windows to match my project requirements. By default x86 triplet will be used.
 The following text will be printed out if in your system CMake version is lower than 3.19.2. I would recommending upgrade CMake versions.
 A suitable version of cmake was not found (required v3.19.2). Downloading portable cmake v3.19.2...
 Downloading cmake... -> C:\dev\vcpkg\downloads\
 For the first time, many other dependencies will also be downloaded. It will takes a while to download for the first time.
 2. Test openssl by running the following command:
 C:\dev>openssl version
 OpenSSL 1.1.1g 21 Apr 2020
 3. Create a project folder named C:\hdp\cmaketest.
 4. Create file CMakeLists.txt in the project folder with the following content:
 cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.10)
 # set the project name
 # Find package
 find_package(OpenSSL REQUIRED)
 5. Change directory to C:\hdp\cmaketest.
 cd /D C:\hdp\cmaketest
 6. Run CMake command:
 cmake. -DOPENSSL_ROOT_DIR="C:/dev/vcpkg/installed/x64-windows"
 The output looks like the following:
 7. Congratulations, openssl dependency is met.
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Making your own concrete planter allows you to design the size and shape of your planter as you wish. For this project you need two containers to serve as molds for your planter, cooking oil, a paintbrush, concrete, a weight that fits within the smaller container, a stone or file, a drill, and cork or piece of Styrofoam. This project takes 24 to 48 hours.
- Prepare the containers
Use a paintbrush to paint cooking oil on the inside of the larger container and the outside of the smaller container.
- Pour the concrete
If you would like to use foam or cork to drain water from the pot, place these in the bottom of the larger mold. Prepare the concrete as directed and pour it into the large container. Stop when the concrete is an inch from the top. Shake the container to eliminate air bubbles, and level the surface. Push the smaller container partially into the concrete, leaving enough concrete for the bottom of the planter.
- Finish the planter
To finish the planter place a weight in the smaller container and allow the concrete to set for 24 to 48 hours. After the concrete has set, gently remove the molds and smooth any rough edges with a stone or file. If you did not use foam or cork for drainage, use a drill to make drainage holes in the planter.


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I'm kind of new with objective c and I'm trying to pass an argument by reference but is behaving like it were a value. Do you know why this doesn't work?
This is the function:
- (void) checkRedColorText:(UILabel *)labelToChange {
 NSComparisonResult startLaterThanEnd = [startDate compare:endDate];
 if (startLaterThanEnd == NSOrderedDescending){
 labelToChange.textColor = [UIColor redColor];
 labelToChange.textColor = [UIColor blackColor];
And this the call:
UILabel *startHourLabel; (this is properly initialized in other part of the code)
[self checkRedColorText:startHourLabel];
Thanks for your help
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What do you mean by "behaving like it were a value"? – Ben Zotto May 23 '10 at 16:49
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Jared P is wrong, objective-C only support passing parameters by value. The problem here has probably been fixed already (Since this question is more than a year old) but I need to clarify some things regarding arguments and Objective-C.
Objective-C is a strict superset of C which means that everything C does, Obj-C does it too.
By having a quick look at Wikipedia, you can see that Function parameters are always passed by value
Objective-C is no different. What's happening here is that whenever we are passing an object to a function (In this case a UILabel *), we pass the value contained at the pointer's address.
Whatever you do, it will always be the value of what you are passing. If you want to pass the value of the reference you would have to pass it a **object (Like often seen when passing NSError).
This is the same thing with scalars, they are passed by value, hence you can modify the value of the variable you received in your method and that won't change the value of the original variable that you passed to the function.
Here's an example to ease the understanding:
- (void)parentFunction {
 int i = 0;
 [self modifyValueOfPassedArgument:i];
 //i == 0 still!
- (void)modifyValueOfPassedArgument:(NSInteger)j {
 //j == 0! but j is a copied variable. It is _NOT_ i
 j = 23;
 //j now == 23, but this hasn't changed the value of i.
If you wanted to be able to modify i, you would have to pass the value of the reference by doing the following:
- (void)parentFunction {
 int i = 0; //Stack allocated. Kept it that way for sake of simplicity
 [self modifyValueOfPassedReference:&i];
 //i == 23!
- (void)modifyValueOfPassedReference:(NSInteger *)j {
 //j == 0, and this points to i! We can modify i from here.
 *j = 23;
 //j now == 23, and i also == 23!
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Yep, I solved this long time ago... :) But thanks for your answer – Rafael Oct 9 '11 at 1:52
Technically, yes, you only pass the primitives by value. However this is entirely misleading in that while the pointer to an object is passed by value, that pointer is pointing to the same object. As there is NO OTHER WAY TO PASS (or deal with) OBJECTS, objects are always passed by reference. The only time they behave as if they're not is if OP said labelToChange = nil; or something like that, but that's something everyone here knows wouldn't work and aren't discussing. – Jared Pochtar Oct 22 '11 at 16:49
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Objective-C, like Java, only has pass-by-value. Like Java, objects are always accessed through pointers. "objects" are never values directly, hence you never assign or pass an object. You are passing an object pointer by value. But that does not seem to be the issue -- you are trying to modify the object pointed to by the pointer, which is perfectly allowed and has nothing to do with pass-by-value vs. pass-by-reference. I don't see any problem with your code.
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+1 for the java comparison – Matt Logan Nov 11 '13 at 2:24
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In objective-c, there is no way to pass objects by value (unless you explicitly copy it, but that's another story). Poke around your code -- are you sure checkRedColorText: is called? What about [startDate compare:endDate], does it ever not equal NSOrderedDescending? Is labelToChange nil?
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In the method, NSOrderedDescending sometimes is true as I expected. The label is no nil. Actually, if I wired labelToChange to startHourLabel it works... It seems to me that is behaving like if I were passing the label as a value and not as a reference :S.. I don't understand.. Thanks for your help! – Rafael May 24 '10 at 7:25
What do you mean by " wired labelToChange to startHourLabel"? You can't wire a method argument to anything except by passing it as a parameter. – JeremyP May 24 '10 at 9:49
I mean by wiring to don't use labelToChange and use the startHourLabel variable directly(just for debugging puroposes). The startHourLabel is global and it could be reach in the method. But I want to use the same method for other labels in the view. That's why I added the labelToChange parameter. Thanks! – Rafael May 24 '10 at 17:48
gah! Global Variables == BAD. Refactor the code, then come back to this. Basically, I stand by what I said before; it is impossible to pass objects by value in objective-c; therefore this is not the problem. Far more likely it has something to do with your using of a global variable. – Jared Pochtar May 24 '10 at 20:05
Actually, I just went back and read the problem and i think _USER_ might have been partially right -- does the line 'UILabel *startHourLabel;' actually exist in the same method as the checkRedColorText: call? If so, and it is a global variable, you would be redeclaring the variable in local scope, and basically that means it ignores the previous definition. If so, it would not be pointing to the real label. If the variable is declared globally in the same file as the calling method, just leave out the line redeclaring it. If not, replace it with 'extern UILabel *startHourLabel;' – Jared Pochtar May 24 '10 at 20:13
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Did you edit out code between this line
UILabel *startHourLabel;
and this line?
[self checkRedColorText:startHourLabel];
If not, the problem is that you're re-declaring your startHourLabel variable, so you're losing any sort of initialization that was there previously. You should be getting a compiler error here.
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Presumably that was for illustrative purposes, because if nothing else, there would (likely) be an EXE_BAD_ACCESS if you did anything with an uninitialized local variable. – Jared Pochtar May 23 '10 at 16:50
Hello, thanks. No the startHourLabel is not there, the initialization is other part of the code. I declared it in the interface and I made a constructor for it. I'm not having errors there... – Rafael May 24 '10 at 7:24
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Here are the possibilities for why this doesn't work:
 1. the label you pass in to checkRedColorText is not the one you think it is.
 2. the comparison result is always coming out the same way.
 3.... actually, there is no 3.
You claim you initialised startHourLabel elsewhere, but, if it is a label from a nib file, you should not be initialising it at all. It should be declared as an IBOutlet and connected to the label in the nib with interface builder.
If it is not a label in the nib i.e. you are deliberately creating it programmatically, you need to check the address of the label you initialise and check the address of the label passed in to checkRedColorText. Either NSLog its address at initialisation and in checkRedColorText or inspect it with the debugger.
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Since its creation in October 2013, the Research Institute of Urbanisation has established formal research relations with local governments in Jiangsu Province as well as with outstanding national and international research institutes:
- The XJTLU-Huaian Research Institute of New-type Urbanisation received RMB 1.5 million funding from Huaian government
- The RIU is involved in setting up the new XJTLU-Wujiang Taihu New City Research Institute (WTNCRI), which has received RMB 1.6 million funding support from the Wujiang government
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in December 2014 between XJTLU-RIU and UNESCO-WHITRAP (World Heritage Institute for Training and Research for the Asia-Pacific Region) with the main objective of studying the implementation of the UNESCO concept of Historic Urban Landscape in China and, in particular, forms of private-public partnerships (PPPs) for sustainable heritage management
- An agreement was signed on 23 October 2014 between XJTLU-RIU and CODEV-EPFL, Cooperation and Development Center of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (Switzerland), for the study of sustainable development of intermediate cities in China.
In addition, the RIU regularly organises and supports various guest lectures, seminars, symposiums, and international conferences dealing with contemporary urban challenges.


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Akarkara seeds, otherwise called "Akarkara," "Spilanthes Acmella," or "Toothache Plant," are the seeds of the Spilanthes Acmella plant. These seeds have been utilized in customary medication for their likely restorative properties.
Akarkara seeds can be used in different forms, including:
- Biting the seeds straightforwardly for their potential oral medical advantages.
- Implanting the seeds in oil or liquor to make colors or effective arrangements.
- Adding the seeds to conventional definitions and natural cures.
FAQs of Akarkara Seeds:
What is the Spilanthes Acmella plant?
The Spilanthes Acmella plant is a blooming spice local to South America, Africa, and Asia. It is known for its unmistakable properties, including its capacity to cause a shivering or desensitizing situation when consumed.
What are the conventional purposes of Akarkara Seeds?
Akarkara seeds have been utilized in conventional medication frameworks for different purposes:
- Oral Wellbeing: Biting on the seeds or involving them in oral consideration arrangements is accepted to assist with mitigating toothaches, gum issues, and other oral distresses.
- Stomach related Help: Akarkara seeds have been utilized as stomach related energizers and as a solution for heartburn and fart.
- Resistant Help: A few conventional practices propose that Akarkara might have insusceptible supporting properties.
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Consuming Akarkara seeds in overabundance or without legitimate direction might prompt secondary effects, for example, exorbitant shivering or desensitizing sensations in the mouth, which can be awkward. It's prudent to involve them with some restraint and counsel a medical services proficient on the off chance that you have concerns.
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Because of their likely shivering and desensitizing impacts, Akarkara seeds ought to be utilized with alert, particularly by people with delicate skin or mucous films. It's prescribed to do a fix test prior to applying any Akarkara-containing items to bigger regions.
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Media release: Small scale solar passes 11,000 connections in New Zealand
20 December 2016
New Zealand has recently passed the milestone of over 11,000 small scale solar connections, with over 2,000
installations in the last 10 months.
The total electricity generated by small scale solar connections has increased by 30% this year. The current capacity is
around 40 megawatts of power, which is roughly equivalent to 13 wind turbines.
Carl Hansen, Chief Executive of the Electricity Authority says, "Small scale solar offers residential consumers another
option for their electricity supply. We are committed to removing unwarranted barriers to the connection of small scale
"We are also working to encourage distributors and retailers to provide accurate price information for consumers that
are in the initial stages of considering whether to adopt new technologies, such as electric vehicles, batteries, solar
power and energy management apps. These technologies offer exciting opportunities for consumers and we are working to
remove unwarranted barriers to innovation. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has also developed a
tool to help consumers access whether solar could be right for their household (_URL_
"The Authority promotes competition in the electricity market, and believes all participants and technologies should be
treated equally under the Code administered by the Authority. We are technology neutral but are working to reduce
operational cost and barriers to new technologies entering the market."
In January 2015 there were 4,796 small scale solar connections in New Zealand. These are installed on individual
households. This rose to 11,117 in October 2016, which is a 132% increase in installed connections. Small-scale
generation is generation that has a capacity of less than 10 kW.
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MediGO provides all key stakeholders improved logistics and transparency around organ shipments so that they can focus on improving patient care.
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Peer reviewed data suggests that transplant stakeholders—including Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), couriers, surgeons, and support teams—need to know where organs are and when they will arrive in order to optimize outcomes. This enhancement improves trust and knowledge within the transplant supply chain, and provides both accountability and transparency in a complex system.
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Turn Your Bags and Bottles Into Oil
- 9:00 AM
Plastic shopping bags are, of course, made of plastic, which is made from petroleum. A Japanese inventor has figured out how to convert them into fuel.
The gadget essentially melts plastic bags and bottles and condenses the vapors into crude oil that can be used for home heating, according to PhysOrg.com. The process takes about an hour and emits water vapor and CO2.
A power plant in the Washington, D.C., area is testing similar technology but on a far larger scale. The machine offered by Blest Corp. is believed to be the first developed for home use. The company offers it in three sizes, from a small desktop model (shown) to a 5,000-pounder capable of producing 5 kilos of oil an hour.
The machine works with polypropylene, polyethylene and polystyrene. Blest says it can convert two pounds of plastic into one quart of oil using one kilowatt-hour of energy. The crude oil can be further refined into gasoline, but you'll need another machine — sold by Blest, of course.
At $10,000, the machine certainly isn't cost effective, but the company hopes to bring costs down as demand rises.
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CITG enables medical and chemical laboratories, educational bodies, energy authorities, research and pharmaceutical organizations, as well as food authorities with state-of-the-art test and measurement equipment that increase productivity while yielding accurate and comprehensive results.
Using the equipment, scientists, doctors, and engineers can work faster to achieve goals such as making children toys safer, improving life by developing integrated biology, keeping dioxins out of food, and better diagnosing life-threatening diseases such as cancer.
CITG offers a wide array of devices that achieve the below functions among others:
- Atomic/mass/molecular Spectroscopy
- Automated Electrophoresis
- Gas/liquid Chromatography
- Microarray Scanners
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Xray Crystallography
- Columns and Sample Preparation
- Microarray and FISH probes


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Regression models for leaf area estimation of Brazilian species of the genus Tillandsia L. (Bromeliaceae)
The objective of this study was to calculate adequate regression equations for estimation of leaf area of Tillandsia spp. native from Brazil. Leaf length along the central vein (C), maximum leaf width (L) and real leaf area were measured from at least 100 leaves for each species. Leaves were maintained intact at the plants. Relationships between the real leaf area and leaf dimensions C, L and CL (leaf length x leaf maximum width) were calculated with regression models. The linear regression model with intercept was the most adequate, and the recommended equations for each species, being LA= estimated leaf area, were: Tillandsia carminea, LA= 0,281188 + 0,562219 CL (R2= 0,7296);Tillandsia dura, LA= 0,891231 + 0,412457 CL (R2= 0,8432); Tillandsia gardneri, LA= 2,54412 + 0,445525 CL (R2= 0,8662); Tillandsia geminiflora, LA= 0,674484 + 0,444418 CL (R2= 0,8474); Tillandsia globosa, LA= 1,9494 + 0,3804 CL (R2= 0,8178); Tillandsia grazielae, LA= 0,518512 + 0,530259 CL (R2= 0,7608); Tillandsia kautskyi, LA= 0,59338 + 0,374353 CL (R2= 0,6931);Tillandsia reclinata, LA= 0,_PHONE_ + 0,641623 CL (R2= 0,9169); Tillandsia stricta, LA= 0,3937 + 0,4277 C (R2= 0,8661), or LA= 1,21336 + 0,385727 CL (R2= 0,8607); Tillandsia tenuifolia, LA= 0,991226 + 0,402221 CL (R2= 0,7523).
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On 29 December 2015, representatives from EASST's partner organisation, the Automobile Club of Moldova (ACM), in partnership with the National Patrol Inspectorate (NPI) organised a road safety flash mob dedicated to pedestrians on the Dacia Boulevard in Chisinau. Special guest, Ala Zasmenco – a local pop singer who supports and promotes the road safety initiatives in Moldova – also participated.
The Dacia Boulevard is a busy thoroughfare and one of the most dangerous streets in Chisinau with the highest rates of traffic violation and road traffic collisions involving pedestrians. Indeed, while there are multiple pedestrian crossings including underground crossings, a large number of pedestrians jaywalk and cross the street in non-designated places, endangering their own lives and threatening the safety of other road users.
As part of the event, any pedestrian who crossed the road outside of a marked crosswalk, i.e. in a forbidden area, were given a red sweet, along with a road safety brochure and reflectors. The potential jaywalkers were also told about road risks and why it is important to respect traffic rules.
Representatives also stood at road crossings and awarded green sweets and an "I am a good pedestrian" flag to those who crossed the street correctly, marking them as a good example to other pedestrians.
In addition, informative materials about pedestrian safety (brochures with tips and posters) were distributed around schools, kindergartens, clinics, pharmacies, and commercial banks nearby with the aim of spreading the message more widely and informing and educating pedestrians.
This Pilot Intervention on the Dacia Boulevard was carried out with the aim of informing the population about the risks of non-compliance with traffic regulations, to improve pedestrian safety, reduce the number of road traffic collisions involving pedestrians, road injuries and deaths. The event was carried out within the Road Safety Prevention Campaign (in partnership with TRACECA Road Safety Project II), funded by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
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Haudenosaunee Lessons in Peace
Freida Jacques (Onondaga, Turtle Clan) will discuss philosophies of peace and their relevancy today.
LocationArt Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall
The Haudenosaunee Confederacy was united by the great Peacemaker over 1,000 years ago. The philosophies of peace that were adopted by the Haudenosaunee long ago continue to hold important lessons for promoting peace in today's world.
Freida (Whatwehni:neh) is a Clan Mother and works at the Onondaga Nation School as a Home/School Liaison. She is a bridge between Onondaga culture and many educational institutions in Central New York. Freida has been a leader for Onondaga Nation for over 30 years and has several published essays: "Discipline of the Good Mind," in Northeast Indian Quarterly, Cornell University Summer 1991, "Use the Good Mind" in Winds of Change, Spring 1997, and "Beyond Healing: A Gift to the World," in Indian Country Today, April 5, 2000.
This talk is free and open to all; it is sponsored by the Juliana James Native American Scholar Fund which honors the memory of Juliana James and her activism for social and economic justice for women.


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You are herecontent / The Start of a Legal Intifadah
The Start of a Legal Intifadah
1. "Palestine can join the Rome Statute for the International Criminal Court and file a Complaint with the ICC against the illegal settlements and settlers, who are committing war crimes;
2. "Palestine can join the Statute for the International Court of Justice, sue Israel at the World Court, and break the illegal siege of Gaza;
3. "Palestine can join the Law of the Sea Convention and get its fair share of the enormous gas fields lying off the coast of Gaza, thus becoming economically self-sufficient;
4. "Palestine can become a High Contracting Party to the Four Geneva Conventions [this deals with the laws of war];
5. "Palestine can join the International Civil Aviation Organization and gain sovereign, legal control over its own airspace;
6. "Palestine can join the International Telecommunications Union and gain sovereign legal control over its own airwaves, phone lines, bandwidths."


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Experience counts: Integrating spearfishers' skills and knowledge in the evaluation of biological and ecological impacts
Fishing experience and skills are not commonly considered in recreational fishery studies. To analyse potential different biological/ecological impacts of three experience levels of spearfishers (novice, intermediate and experienced), access point surveys were conducted over a period of 10 months in São Miguel Island (Azores archipelago). Groups differed in terms of catch rate and composition, species size and vulnerability (i.e. intrinsic vulnerability index of fishes to fishing). Experienced spearfishers explored different areas along the island coast, fished deeper and farther off shore, were more selective regarding fish size and target species, reached higher catch weights and had catches with a higher mean index of vulnerability. Results suggest that catch composition and rate not only depend on fish community and ecosystem health, but also on the expertise of the fishers who operate in a given area. Consequently, scientific studies should consider fishers' experience in the survey design and data analysis to not overor underestimate their potential impact.
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Active Low Intrusion Hybrid Monitor for Wireless Sensor Networks
AbstractSeveral systems have been proposed to monitor wireless sensor networks (WSN). These systems may be active (causing a high degree of intrusion) or passive (low observability inside the nodes). This paper presents the implementation of an active hybrid (hardware and software) monitor with low intrusion. It is based on the addition to the sensor node of a monitor node (hardware part) which, through a standard interface, is able to receive the monitoring information sent by a piece of software executed in the sensor node. The intrusion on time, code, and energy caused in the sensor nodes by the monitor is evaluated as a function of data size and the interface used. Then different interfaces, commonly available in sensor nodes, are evaluated: serial transmission (USART), serial peripheral interface (SPI), and parallel. The proposed hybrid monitor provides highly detailed information, barely disturbed by the measurement tool (interference), about the behavior of the WSN that may be used to evaluate many properties such as performance, dependability, security, etc. Monitor nodes are self-powered and may be removed after the monitoring campaign to be reused in other campaigns and/or WSNs. No other hardware-independent monitoring platforms with such low interference have been found in the literature. View Full-Text
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Navia, M.; Campelo, J.C.; Bonastre, A.; Ors, R.; Capella, J.V.; Serrano, J.J. Active Low Intrusion Hybrid Monitor for Wireless Sensor Networks. Sensors 2015, 15, 23927-23952.
Navia M, Campelo JC, Bonastre A, Ors R, Capella JV, Serrano JJ. Active Low Intrusion Hybrid Monitor for Wireless Sensor Networks. Sensors. 2015; 15(9):_URL_ Style
Navia, Marlon; Campelo, Jose C.; Bonastre, Alberto; Ors, Rafael; Capella, Juan V.; Serrano, Juan J. 2015. "Active Low Intrusion Hybrid Monitor for Wireless Sensor Networks." Sensors 15, no. 9: 23927-23952.


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Common Name: Purple Amaranthus, Red Cathedral, Prince's Feather
Botanical Name: Amaranthus cruentus (am-a-RAN-thus crew-EN-tus)
Decorative Life: About 7-10 days.
Post Harvest Care
- Remove bottom leaves if present, recut stems under water and place into a fresh flower food solution.
- Member of the Amaranthaceae (amaranth family).
- Native of the Americas.
- Related species include celosia, globe-amaranth and blood-leaf.
- Many small flowers occur in erect, plume-like clusters.
- Stems leafy, 2-3 feet long.
- Plant is an annual and classified as a dicotyledon.
Flower Color: Red, purple, yellow.
- Amaranthus is Greek for unfading, in allusion to the unwithering bracts. Bracts are modified leaves generally associated with flowers and often confused with petals.
- Also known as tassel-flower. The specific epithet name of cruentus means bloody, possibly in reference to red colored flowers.
- Many members of the amaranth family are considered weeds such as pigweed, tumbleweed and water hemp.
- Foliage can be colorful, good as dried flower.
- Commonly grown in the garden.


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Electrostatic All-Silicon MEMS Speakers for In-Ear Audio Applications - Acoustic Measurements and Modelling Approach
This paper presents the acoustic properties of an electroacoustic MEMS transducer. The transducer is based on electrostatic bending actuators with lateral deflection. A large number of actuators is arranged in pairs and move in opposite phase between a cover and a handle wafer. By means of an appropriate sound guidance, areas of opposite phase pressure changes are separated and audible sound is emitted. In this paper, the results of acoustic measurements with a standard ear simulator are discussed. A linear lumped parameter model is presented and the results of the simulations are compared with the measurements.


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Exercises for Programmers (Python): 7 of 57 - Area of a Rectangular Room
2nd September 2020
Exercise 7 in book Exercises for Programmers: 57 Challenges to Develop Your Coding Skills by Brian P. Hogan.
Create a program that calculates the area of a room. Prompt the user for the length and width in feet. Then display the area in both square feet and square meters.
Example Output
What is the length of the room in feet? 25
What is the width of the room in feet? 20
You entered dimensions of 15 feet by 20 feet.
The area is
300 square feet
27.871 square meters
This one was straight forward for me as it can be solved quite tidily with an Object. Create an object providing the length and width values at construction time then it's easy to have accessor functions that provide the area in square feet and square meters. Of course starting with a couple of tests.
import unittest
from exercises.Ex07_area_of_a_rectangular_room.rectangular_room import RectangularRoom
class TestRectangularRoom(unittest.TestCase):
 def test_given15FeetBy20Feet_thenArea300SquareFeet(self):
 rectangularRoom = RectangularRoom(15, 20)
 self.assertEqual(rectangularRoom.areaFeet(), 300)
 def test_given15FeetBy20Feet_thenArea27point871SquareMeters(self):
 rectangularRoom = RectangularRoom(15, 20)
 self.assertEqual(rectangularRoom.areaMeters(), 27.871)
Writing tests first is a nice way to approach a problem because it drives the design. In this case I have made a clear expectation that a RectangularRoom class is required and how I expect it to take the length and width values. At this point I realise I don't know how to write a constructor for a Python class nor how to represent class variables, so some research is required and of course it turns out to be simple enough.
class RectangularRoom:
 lengthFeet = 0.0
 widthFeet = 0.0
 def __init__(self, length, width):
 self.lengthFeet = length
 self.widthFeet = width
Then a couple of functions are required to provide the area of the room in square feet and square meters. Nothing particularly tricky here other than having to figure out how to round floating point numbers to 3 decimal places.
SQUARE_FEET_TO_SQUARE_METER_CONVERSION = 0.09290304
 def areaFeet(self):
 return self.lengthFeet * self.widthFeet
 def areaMeters(self):
 return round(self.areaFeet() * self.SQUARE_FEET_TO_SQUARE_METER_CONVERSION, 3)
The script functionality with user input is nothing new from the previous examples, just read in some data, process it, and respond appropriately.
if __name__ == "__main__":
 length = input("What is the length of the room in feet? ")
 width = input("What is the width of the room in feet? ")
 print("You entered dimensions of " + length + " feet by " + width + " feet.")
 print("The area is")
 room = RectangularRoom(float(length), float(width))
 print(str(room.areaFeet()) + " square feet")
 print(str(room.areaMeters()) + " square meters.")
$ python3 exercises/Ex07_area_of_a_rectangular_room/rectangular_room.py
What is the length of the room in feet? 15
What is the width of the room in feet? 20
You entered dimensions of 15 feet by 20 feet.
The area is
300.0 square feet
27.871 square meters.
Learning review
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57-exercises-python/src/exercises/Ex07_area_of_a_rectangular_room


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New Curriculum Educates Youth on Value-added Agriculture Opportunities for Rural Development
AMES, Iowa — The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) offers a new, free curriculum to educate youth on opportunities for rural development through value-added agriculture. The curriculum, located on the AgMRC website, _URL_, provides instructors with full lesson plans on agritourism, aquaculture, livestock, biomass and renewable energy. Information for the curriculum is drawn directly from the website.
AgMRC, located at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Users of the website can browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.
"Our goal is to continue to promote and advance opportunities within value-added agriculture," said Ray Hansen, director of AgMRC. "Educating the future of agriculture on value-added opportunities is crucial to the continued economic development we see happening in rural America."
Vocational agriculture instructors can utilize lesson plans to engage students in a natural versus organic debate, the creation of posters, interviews of value-added businesses within their community and a case study analysis of their own value-added ag enterprise.
Additional curriculum materials will be added throughout the fall of 2012. The full curriculum is available at _URL_
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How to find out that "/nvdli-nano" is the name of the directory in the docker container?
Hi guys, I am currently going through the DLI Course and when mounting a directory to the docker container using volume command we set the path of the container as "/nvdli-nano". My question is how do we find this out?
I'm sorry if the question may seem a little noobish, I'm quite new to docker.
--volume ~/nvdli-data:/nvdli-nano/data
Hi, this argument to docker run means that your user's ~/nvdli-data folder on your device (outside of container) will be mounted into the container and appear at /nvdli-nano/data (inside the container)
The /nvdli-nano path inside the container is where the notebooks reside and was how the container was setup. So knowing that path requires knowledge of how the container was built. Or you can typically launch a container and just look around for the different folders.
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This paper proposes a methodological and sociological reflection on the relationship between digital skills and social capital of families, through the
description of the activated procedures to assess the digital competency and the analysis of the first results of a pilot survey (already in progress) on a sample of pre-teens in Rome. Specifically, this paper presents the analysis of two of three main objectives of the survey: namely, 1. Planning a methodological path of mapping and systematization of all dimensions and all levels of digital competencies, through the planning and the testing of the first sociological research tool, according to the international and national policies for the digital agenda. 2. Giving back the first picture on the digital competencies of a preteens sample in the informal environment. 3. Deepening the relationship between clusters of digital competencies and the types of social capital connected to them.
Keywords: Digital Skills; Assessment; Rubric; Principle of Triangulation; Pre-teens.


How To Extract Images from a Video with avconv on Linux
How To Extract Images from a Video with avconv on Linux
Suppose you've got an awesome video that nobody is watching and you want to create animated GIFs from excerpts of it so that people are forced to see your genius in action. But how do you extract images from a video? You're in luck! Using the super-powerful avconv on Linux, you can quickly and easily break a video down frame by frame. If you follow our tutorial How To Create Animated GIFs from a PNG Sequence with ImageMagick and the Command Line, you can quickly and easily convert your PNG image sequence to an animated GIF.
I'm going to use this video as our example. It's episode 4, "ls or List Directory Contents", of our series, Superusers: The Legendary GNU/Linux Show. At 2:03 there's a close-up of a jittery gremlin and some acorns that I think will make a great GIF.
If you don't already have it, install avconv:
From the command line, navigate to the directory containing your video. The run the following command:
Let's break this down, no pun intended.
First, we pass avconv our input file, 'my_awesome_video.mp4'. Then, using the -r, or rate, switch, we specify that we want to extract 30 frames per second. Why? Because the standard frame-rate for video is 29.97 frames per second. But 30 is close enough. The -f option specifies that we want our output to be an image. And lastly: %04d.png applies a numerical sequence to the frames using four digits starting with 0001. Thus, our output will be a sequence of images titled '0002.png', '0003.png', '0004.png', and so on.
If you're working with a very long video and you only want to extract a short clip, use the seek option, -ss, and the duration option, -t, to specify the start point and the length of the clip, using this format: hh:mm:ss, where hh is hours, mm is minutes, and ss is seconds.
For example, to extract the 4 seconds I want to convert to a GIF I run the following command:
This returns a much more manageable image sequence and takes much less time to complete. Lastly, if you want to scale your image sequence up or down, you can use the -s option and pass it the WxH parameters. I'll let you figure that one out. If you need help, Read The Fantastic Manual!
Follow the directions in our tutorial How To Create Animated GIFs from a PNG Sequence with ImageMagick and the Command Line to compile your extracted video frames into a miniature masterpiece, like this:
Gremlin GIF
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Habitat for Humanity Colombia
Habitat's work in Colombia
Housing need in Colombia
Inadequate housing, overcrowding and insufficient utilities such as water and sanitation are all contributors to the housing problem in Colombia. More than 11.5 million homes in Colombia do not satisfactorily meet the basic necessities of the families that live in them. More than 40 percent of that figure represents inadequate housing and overcrowding, while another 20 percent demonstrates problems with public utilities. Likewise, 9.8 percent of the families suffering from poverty find themselves in this situation due to inadequate housing, and 10.6 percent due to inadequate utilities.
The rural housing deficit has increased in recent years, due to a lack of new programs. Colombia's qualitative housing deficit (that is, houses that exist but are inadequate in their conditions) is currently in the vicinity of 900,000 units, out of which 200,000 are located in rural zones. That deficit has increased in the last five years, since the financing of possible solutions has become so difficult through typical lending institutions.
The housing shortage in Colombia prevents adequate sanitary conditions for many low-income families, so they erectcambuches or tin huts, without public services. This promotes disease, such as dengue, which arises from stagnant water due to a lack of sewers. Inadequate housing also affects children's education; many cannot go to school because they lack a home that provides them with the stability required to enter an educational center. In addition, many school-age children are forced to work, in order to contribute something to the family's income.
Habitat for Humanity in Colombia
Habitat for Humanity was established in Colombia in 1991, when a teacher from a rural school in Quimbaya, Quindío, became aware of the organization through a magazine article. Three years later, the construction of the first 28 houses began in the Los Cerezos de Quimbaya neighborhood.
Habitat Colombia is governed by a national board of directors, and has five branches: Eje Cafetero, Valle del Cauca, Antioquia, and the north of Cauca and Cundinamarca.
Habitat for Humanity Colombia strives to become an alternative for low income families, helping families to build and improve their own homes. Habitat Colombia seeks support and partnership from government, the private sector and civil society—especially young people.
Habitat for Humanity Colombia supports several initiatives, in addition to traditional home construction.
Healthy housing in San Andres: In November 2008, Phase II of this Healthy Housing in San Andres was approved. In addition to housing improvements for 305 families, the project also aims to decrease the risk of illness by improving access and management of potable water, adequately managing sewage waste, and implementing a "healthy home" educational program.
Government subsidies for housing: A significant cause for growth in housing numbers between 2007 and 2008 can be attributed to the effective utilization of government subsidies–for both new house constructions as well as repairs and improvements. Habitat programs are seeking to make good use of these subsidies by ensuring high-quality constructions for families, as well as efficient operations, so as to make best use of the limited resources. Habitat for Humanity Colombia is one of the four national organizations that have received consultants to help assess their subsidy-funded programs, and three of these are financing growth with loans from Habitat International.
Financial education: This project is aimed at educating and accompanying partner families in the planning and administration of their home economy. The manuals and methodology used are the result of a project designed by Habitat for Humanity International and financed by Citi Foundation. Through a series of workshops, families learn to administer their income and expenses, and learn to design a budget, analyze and control their expenses, and follow a savings plan. Families are also informed about the risks and advantages of taking out loans with Habitat for Humanity or other organizations.
Complete houses: In addition to the projects above, Habitat for Humanity Colombia continues to build complete homes. Homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, helping to build their houses and the houses of others, together with volunteers. Their monthly payments go into a Local Rotating Fund, which allows the construction of new homes.
Learn more about Habitat for Humanity in Latin America and the Caribbean.


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In 1880, Gustave Lundberg and Christian Carff, planing mill operators, set up a direct current electric light plant, probably the first in Utah. It was a small Thompson-Houston machine with a capacity of fifty arcs, providing five lights for Logan City at $15.00 per month per light. January, 1886, the Logan Electric Light and Power Company was organized, capital stock $5000, one-half subscribed by Lundberg and Garff and the balance by Logan City Commissioners. In 1888, the city acquired complete ownership and it became Utah's first municipal electric light plant.


How Radio Can Improve Lives in Minority Communities
Braisby, Rose (2021) How Radio Can Improve Lives in Minority Communities. MRes thesis, University of Lincoln.
How Radio Can Improve Lives in Minority Communities
Braisby Rose e-copy submission 11.02.21.pdf - Whole Document
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This thesis will draw upon radio production, specifically community radio, to examine how the participation of the audience can empower participants and offer a voice to the voiceless. By embedding the values of community radio into community/rehabilitation projects, can radio improve lives for those participating in the production?
This research will explore what is meant by the term minority community, and how those within a minority community can be better represented through the medium of radio. Radio produced 'by the prisoner for the prisoner' is beginning to draw academic interest as a means to help prisoners with their rehabilitation process. This thesis will explore the nature of the media within minority communities, and will specifically examine how radio production can be used to connect with the more challenging to reach communities such as prisoners and patients within a high-secure hospital. Are prisoners a minority community? If so, what defines them as such? By focusing on one element of minority communities; those who are incarcerated, this body of work examines the broader implications for other minority communities.
It is necessary to examine the impact that radio has on the producer to analyse how radio can improve lives. By drawing on the theory and practice of media production, as well as the impact on participants, a conclusion can be made on how the lives of those involved are improved.
The DiGi DBT (Digital Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) project will act as a case study to test the theory that radio production can improve lives. Through an observational research approach, the project will look specifically at patients diagnosed with personality disorders, living in a high-secure hospital. By encouraging patients to engage with community radiobased projects, can they be empowered? If empowerment takes place, can this aid the patients' rehabilitation process?
DiGi DBT was initially a two-year project, funded by Knowledge Transformation Partnerships (KTP), which was later extended to three years. DiGi DBT was observed first-hand by the researcher and author of this thesis, while being employed as the Media and Therapy Developer responsible for leading the programme. The project saw the University of Lincoln and Rampton High Secure Hospital come together to use radio as a medium to help patients diagnosed with personality disorder redesign Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for future patients through radio production. This thesis uses ethnographic, observational and qualitative research techniques to evaluate the success of the project, the project aims and how this project can be used as a case study to evidence how radio can improve lives in minority communities
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The SABG-100 probe for measurement of surface contamination is designed to be used with any CSP survey meter or any other device able to handle CSP protocol. Its phoswich detector with 100 cm2 detection area makes it an ideal tool for direct measurement of alpha, beta and gamma emitters. SABG-100 probe compares to the SAB-100™ instrument with its better gamma efficiency and helps users in the field with a good probe for multi-purpose large area surveys.
The SABG-100 unit is part of the Canberra™ SMART Probe (CSP) family. It includes all key components of hardware circuitry (high voltage power supply, amplifier, discriminator, etc.). The intelligence associated with controlling those components is located in the probe – that is, control and storage of key parameters, settings, calibrations, probe ID, alarm settings (10 values for each unit to display with default setting), etc. Thus the probe is a fully integrated subsystem taking and transmitting the measurement to the instrument, which is used for display.
With high voltage and digitization of the data occurring in the probe rather than the instrument, measurement quality is no longer dependent on external device quality (cable, host instrument). Moreover, a CSP meter is using a serial protocol to communicate with the host which can be an instrument or a PC.
Calibration and QA measurements can be performed directly with the probe, without even using any instrument, by connecting the probe to a computer with the Canberra Smart Probe Software (CSPS™), allowing your instruments to remain deployed in the field.
Once calibrated, the SABG-100 probe is ready to be used as a 'plug and play' probe to start a QA measurement in CPM, DPM, DPM/100 cm2 or c/s, Bq, Bq/cm2. The SABG-100 probe connects to a survey meter using a 1.5 meter or 20 meter CSP cable.
A push-button and LED located on the probe housing selects the counting mode. When pressed, the probe switches to the next mode in a list of three and the LED is activated accordingly: alpha only – LED off, beta-gamma only – LED on and Alpha+beta+gamma – LED blinking. It is a powerful feature for the user to avoid the need to look back on the instrument when changing the mode.
The SABG-100 unit includes a protection grid that is very easy to remove for decontamination purposes. Once this grid is detached, the probe remains operational and the whole assembly stays light-tight. The entrance window is attached on a removable metallic frame that is fixed on the probe body with at screws and does not need very long to be exchanged, reducing the setup time.
SABG-100 probe is able to store up to 1000 data points from a data-logging procedure handled via the host instrument. These data are: Index, date/time, alpha measurement value, beta measurement value, selected unit and counting time. Indeed, both alpha and beta counting are stored simultaneously when in data-logging mode.
The SABG-100 probe can be upgraded (probe's firmware) via CSPS software, a USB cable and a PC.


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The PDI App by Equilibria enables you to find out your E-Colors personality style through 35 quick questions.
For many people knowledge and understanding of the E-Colors leads to heightened self-awareness and awareness of others. Become familiar with your Strengths and Potential Limiters as you start your journey towards realizing your potential. The E-Colors process has been used by thousands of people worldwide to improve areas such as communication, self-development, teamwork, leadership and risk management.
The free version of the PDI App will provide you with the following:
- Background information about the E-Colors Process
- The PDI Questionnaire to establish your own E-Colors
- Free access to your PDI Results Chart
- Free access to your E-Colors Personality Report
- Ability to share your E-Colors results with friends & family
Upgrade to the full version and gain access to the following:
- Access to all 12 E-Color Reports
- Access to the 12 Quirks & Traits of each E-Color group
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