text: A wave field in a wave basin inevitably has spatial variation due to the wave's cylindrical propagation property. Therefore, we aimed to develop an optimization method for the control of wave-makers to produce a spatially uniform wave field in a specified test zone inside a wave basin with an arbitrary arrangement of wave-makers. The optimization is based on the simulated annealing algorithm, a method for finding a globally optimal solution, which was combined with a numerical wave basin based on linear wave-maker theory. A wave generation experiment was performed in the actual sea model basin (80 m long, 40 m wide, and 4.5 m deep) at the National Maritime Research Institute to validate the proposed optimization method. A case study was conducted with a long-crested regular-wave with a wave height of 10 cm, wavelength of 4.0 m, and wave direction of 180 degrees, which corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the wave basin. A 40-m × 14-m test zone was set in the middle of the wave basin. The experimental results with and without the proposed optimization were compared, which confirmed that the spatial uniformity of the wave field was improved, and the coefficient of variation for the wave height in the test zone decreased from 0.127 to 0.029.


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Meadowfoam is a small, herbaceous winter-spring annual. The seven species are all native to coastal and adjoining regions of western North America, where they typically grow in marshy habitats, such as the margins of vernal pools.
The white meadowfoam Limnanthes alba is of commercial interest for its oil, while several other species are rare or endangered. Honey produced by bees that pollinate Limnanthes alba has the distinct flavor of toasted marshmallows.
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The brown trout was first brought into this state in the 1890s land is now abundant from high mountain streams to broad rivers flowing onto the plains. These fish can be difficult to catch, but many anglers have good success during their fall spawning runs. A large dark spotting pattern and reddish dots can help anglers distinguish these fish from rainbows and cutthroats.
Above courtesy of Colorado Division of Wildlife
Kept 36.4 inches, 30 lb 8 oz
Released 38 inches
Qualifying length for a Colorado Master Angler Award for Brown Trout is 22 inches.

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I am a bit confused about approaching this problem,
Let $g(x)$ be a function such that $g(x + 1) + g(x − 1) = g(x)$ for every real $x$. Then for what value of p is the relation $g(x + p) = g(x)$ necessarily true for every real $x$?
The four options given are $5,3,2 \text{ and } 6$.Please explain your answer.
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This cannot be difficult - there are only a small number of cases to try. Hint: rewrite $g(x + 1) + g(x − 1) = g(x)$ as $g(x + 1) = g(x) - g(x − 1)$ and use it to express $g(x+r)$ in terms of $g(x)$ and $g(x-1)$. – Mark Bennet Jun 27 '11 at 6:20
It would be nice if $0$ were a choice... – Ross Millikan Jun 27 '11 at 13:35
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Note that $$g(x+1) = g(x)-g(x-1)$$ for all $x$.
So $g(x+2) = g((x+1)+1) = g(x+1)-g(x) = g(x)-g(x-1)-g(x) = -g(x-1)$. Replacing $x$ with $x+1$ we get $g(x+3)=-g(x)$ for all $x$.
So $g(x+6) = -g(x+3) = -(-(g(x))) = g(x)$. So the answer is $6$.
(We already had that $2$ does not work; if you want to see why $5$ doesn't work, we have $g(x+5) = -g(x+2) = -(-g(x-1)) = g(x-1)$).
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very nice solution! – mathmath8128 Jun 27 '11 at 6:54
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^\xi$.
Since $\tfrac 1 2$ is less than the critical probability for oriented bond percolation in two dimensions $\approx.633$, a theorem of Licea-Newman-Piza applies and there is a rigorous lower bound $$\xi \ge 1/3$$ for your model. (cf. Theorem 4.3 in Howard - Models of First-Passage Percolation)
Suppose that $\gamma_n = \gamma^-_n \cup \gamma^+_n$ (i.e. the geodesic $\gamma_n$ meets the origin), so that $$2^\xi n^\xi \approx d(\gamma_n) = \max\{d(\gamma^-_n), d(\gamma^+_n)\} \approx n^\xi, $$ which suggests a contradiction since $2^\xi > 1$ by the lower bound $\xi \ge 1/3$.
Here's why it doesn't work. The exponent $\xi$ is precisely defined as the minimal power of $n$ such that the following hold: $$\lim_{n\to\infty} \mathbb P\left[d(\gamma^\pm_n) \le n^\xi \right] = 1 \qquad \mathrm{and} \qquad \lim_{n\to\infty} \mathbb P\left[d(\gamma_n) \le (2n)^\xi \right] = 1.$$ Since the $\approx$ signs above are really inequalities, there is no contradiction above.
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That's very interesting. I did not know that there is a (provable) lower bound for xsi and this certainly looks very relevant. (In fact stronger than my question...) – Gil Kalai Apr 28 '10 at 6:08
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Here is a sketch of a germ of an idea that might work. But don't take it too seriously.
Consider the space $E_k$ of grid paths from $(0,0)$ to $(2k+1,0)$ with nonnegative $x_2$-coordinate and Euclidean length $2k+3$. Associate such paths with functions in the obvious way. Now there are $\binom{2k+2}{2}$ such paths, $2\binom{k+1}{2}$ (i.e., proportionally just less than one half) of which contain the middle edge. Now there exists an assignment of edge lengths and corresponding coefficients $\{a_j\}_{j=1}^k \in \{0,1\}^k$ s.t. the sum $\gamma = \sum_{j=1}^k a_j \gamma_j$ is a shortest path (provided we require a nonnegative $x_2$-coordinate).
If the $a_j$ and $\gamma_j$ are selected uniformly at random, then the probability that the middle edge will be contained in $\gamma$ is asymptotically $2^{-k/2}$.
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Talking about naive attempts, I thought maybe a simple solution along these lines could be found, but I couldn't:
I denote by $p_k(n,2r)$ the probability that a shortest path from the origin to $(n,2r)$ contains the segment $(\lfloor \frac{n}{2}\rfloor,k)$ to $(\lfloor \frac{n}{2}\rfloor +1,k)$. A simple observation is that $p_k(n,2k)=p_k(n,0)$ (consider reflecting the path on the line $y=k$ in the region $x > \lfloor \frac{n}{2}\rfloor$). The idea is to show that $p_k(n,2k)$ is close to $p_0(n,0)$ for small $k$. One can do this maybe by considering a new rectangular grid spanned by $(1,\frac{2k}{n})$ and $(-\frac{2k}{n},1)$ (with suitable edge weight distribution) and trying to find the new $p_0'(n,0)$ which should be a good approximation of $p_k(n,2k)$.
Now if one can find a slowly decreasing function $f$ so that $p_k(n,2k)\approx f(p_0(n,0))$ in the range, say $|k|\le \sqrt{n}$ then $$1=\sum_{k=-\infty}^{\infty}p_k(n,0)=\sum_{k=-\infty}^{\infty}p_k(n,2k)\approx \int_{-\sqrt{n}}^{\sqrt{n}}f(p)dp \geq c\sqrt{n}p_0(n,0)$$ for some constant $c$. If $\lim_{n\to \infty}p_0(n,0)>0$ then the above inequality is obviously false for large enough $n$.
ETA: I realize this approach works if we were able to prove $$\liminf_{n\to \infty} p_{0}(n,0)=\liminf_{n\to \infty} p_k(n,0)$$ for any fixed $k$.
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UPDATE: Fixed typing error in 2nd paragraph (greater than -> less than or equal to)
UPDATE2: Fixed typing errors pointed out by Gil Kalai
UPDATE3: I put off the detailed version from my webpage
UPDATE4: The solution is wrong, as pointed out to me by Nathanaël Berestycki. It is of course not enough to consider only the path that goes directly from the origin to (n,0). I didn't read the problem properly. Sorry.
I don't know whether this problem is still open, but I think I have found an elementary proof for the original question. It is almost too simple to be true, but I don't see any mistake. Here's the sketch:
All numbers here are natural numbers between $0$ and $n$, and $n$ is sufficiently large. Fix a (large) $K$. Let $x_l$ be the smallest $x < n/3$, such that for all $1\le j \le K$, the length of the path $(x,0)\rightarrow (x,j) \rightarrow (x+K,j)$ is less than or equal to the length of the path $(x,0)\rightarrow (x+K,0)$. The arrow indicates that we take the direct path. For definiteness, set $x_l = \lfloor n/3 \rfloor + 1$ if such a number does not exist, but note that it exists with probability going to one as $n\rightarrow \infty$. Note further that since we took the smallest $x$ with the above property, conditioned on $x_l$, the lengths of the edges to the right of the vertical line $x=x_l+K$ are still independent, of the same law as before, and independent of the configuration to the left of this vertical line.
Now define $x_r$ by mirroring the above definition at the line $x=n/2$ (the largest $x>2n/3$, such that....)
Then, the paths $(x_l+K,j)\rightarrow(x_r-K,j)$ are independent for $0\le j\le K$, hence, with probability going to $K/(K+1)$, there exists $1\le j \le K$, such that the path $(x_l+K,j)\rightarrow(x_r-K,j)$ is shorter than $(x_l+K,0)\rightarrow(x_r-K,0)$.
Combining the above observations, with probability $K/(K+1) + o(1)$, there exist $x_l < n/3$, $x_r>2n/3$ and $1\le j \le K$ such that the path $(0,0) \rightarrow (x_l,0)\rightarrow (x_l,j)\rightarrow (x_r,j) \rightarrow (x_r,0) \rightarrow (n,0)$ is shorter than the path $(0,0) \rightarrow (n,0)$. Letting first $n\rightarrow \infty$, then $K\rightarrow\infty$ finishes the proof.
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Dear Pascal, it is a bit too sketchy for me to follow but it looks promising! (Also I supppose the vertical line is x=x_l+K). – Gil Kalai Sep 25 '11 at 13:26
_USER_: Thanks for having a look at the proof and pointing out the typos. I'd be glad to write down a detailed version, if the problem still interests you. – Pascal Maillard Sep 25 '11 at 17:22
Dear Pascal, yes definitely it is an interesting problem on its own, several people tried to prove it (including us) and it has some applications regarding geodesics in the random metric described by FPP. – Gil Kalai Sep 25 '11 at 19:51
Dear Pascal, the conjecture is from 2002 by Benjamini, Schramm and myself in the paper cited in the question itself.front.math.ucdavis.edu/0203.5262. It is mentioned at the bottom of page 2 and the top of page 5. Actually on page 5 a slightly stronger version that we needed is mentioned and maybe your method apply there too. –


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I'm writing an application which must log information pretty frequently, say, twice in a second. I wish to save the information to an sqlite database, however I don't mind to commit changes to the disk once every ten minutes.
Executing my queries when using a file-database takes to long, and makes the computer lag.
An optional solution is to use an in-memory database (it will fit, no worries), and synchronize it to the disk from time to time,
Is it possible? Is there a better way to achieve that (can you tell sqlite to commit to disk only after X queries?).
Can I solve this with Qt's SQL wrapper?
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Let's assume you have an on-disk database called 'disk_logs' with a table called 'events'. You could attach an in-memory database to your existing database:
ATTACH DATABASE ':memory:' AS mem_logs;
Create a table in that database (which would be entirely in-memory) to receive the incoming log events:
CREATE TABLE mem_logs.events(a, b, c);
Then transfer the data from the in-memory table to the on-disk table during application downtime:
INSERT INTO disk_logs.events SELECT * FROM mem_logs.events;
And then delete the contents of the existing in-memory table. Repeat.
This is pretty complicated though... If your records span multiple tables and are linked together with foreign keys, it might be a pain to keep these in sync as you copy from an in-memory tables to on-disk tables.
Before attempting something (uncomfortably over-engineered) like this, I'd also suggest trying to make SQLite go as fast as possible. SQLite should be able to easily handly > 50K record inserts per second. A few log entries twice a second should not cause significant slowdown.
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If you're executing each insert within it's own transaction - that could be a significant contributor to the slow-downs you're seeing. Perhaps you could:
 - Count the number of records inserted so far
 - Begin a transaction
 - Insert your record
 - Increment count
 - Commit/end transaction when N records have been inserted
 - Repeat
The downside is that if the system crashes during that period you risk loosing the un-committed records (but if you were willing to use an in-memory database, than it sounds like you're OK with that risk).
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A brief search of the SQLite documentation turned up nothing useful (it wasn't likely and I didn't expect it).
Why not use a background thread that wakes up every 10 minutes, copies all of the log rows from the in-memory database to the external database (and deletes them from the in-memory database). When your program is ready to end, wake up the background thread one last time to save the last logs, then close all of the connections.
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Because then I need to create the logs, remember which part of the log I already saved, maintain the background thread, and largely speaking implement synchronization myself. That's possible, but I want to avoid that. – Elazar Leibovich Jun 22 '10 at 20:31
Let me know how you eventually solve this. – Craig Trader Jun 24 '10 at 1:05
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Secure Schools Begin with Empowered & Trained Staff
In a recent segment of SecurED, hosted by Mike Matranga, CEO of M6 Global Defense, and featuring Marshall Caplan, Senior Security Consultant at M6 Global Defense, the conversation delves extensively into the vital subject of school security. This engaging discussion centers on the reevaluation of priorities within the realm of school safety and security, with a strong emphasis on the pivotal role of prevention in averting tragic events.
- Prevention Over Reaction: The episode stresses that the heart of effective school security lies in a preventive approach. While acknowledging the role of officers on campus, it argues against making them the top priority. Instead, the focus should be on creating a positive school culture, empowering staff, and implementing a behavioral threat assessment process.
- Balancing Law Enforcement and Education: It explores the delicate balance between the roles of law enforcement officers and educators in school security. While officers are there to enforce the law, educators play a crucial part in improving the school's culture and climate. Striking this balance is essential for an effective security strategy.
- Community Trust: The episode underscores the significance of community involvement and trust in school security. Building a proactive approach to safety not only enhances security but also fosters loyalty and trust within the community.
Marshall Caplan is a Senior Security Consultant at M6 Global Defense, bringing extensive expertise in school security and safety. With a background in behavioral health, he is a recognized authority in preventive approaches to school security.

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2009 Edition Part 9 Figure 9C-9. Shared Lane Marking
Figure 9C-9. Shared Lane Marking
This figure illustrates an example of a lane marked for bicycle shared use.
The figure shows a vertical symbol of a bicycle with a white "v" shaped marking inside a second "v" shape above the symbol. The points of the "v" shaped markings face up. The distance from the top of the topmost "v" shaped marking to the bottom of the bicycle symbol is shown as a dimension of 112 inches. The overall length of the symbol is shown as a dimension of 72 inches. The overall width of the symbol is shown as a dimension of 40 inches.


Tea, Earl Grey, Hot: A History of Earl Grey Tea
Probably one of the most famous tea blends, Earl Grey is traditionally a black tea flavored with the oil from the bergamot orange. It can be served black, with milk, or with a squeeze of lemon juice. The bergamot oil adds a fragrant flavor to the tea.
What's in a Name?
Earl Grey is actually a hereditary title of the British aristocracy. The title was created in 1806, and the second person to hold the title, Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, is the person who the tea blend is thought to be named after. The 2nd Earl Grey became Prime Minister of the UK in 1830, and oversaw the abolition of slavery across the British Empire and was author of the Great Reform Act, which updated and modified the electoral system in the UK. Today, his name is mostly remembered for the tea blend named after him.
There is still an Earl Grey peer today. Peter Grey, the 7th Earl Grey, is the great-great-grandson of Charles, 2nd Earl Grey.
Origins of the Blend
It is proposed that bergamot oil was added to cheaper black teas to emulate the fragrance of more expensive varieties. The blend has been known in England since at least the 1820s.
One origin story for the name tells that Charles, 2nd Earl Grey traveled to China. One of the men traveling with him saved a Chinese mandarin's son from drowning, and so Earl Grey was gifted a box of the tea blend. This is disputed, as there is no evidence that Earl Grey ever went to China. A more likely origin is that a British envoy to China brought the blend back to Earl Grey.
Jacksons of Piccadilly, a London tea house, claims to have originated Earl Grey tea for sale in the UK, having been given the recipe by Earl Grey in 1830. Now owned by Twinings, the company claimed to have never changed the recipe, which is based on black China tea. In 2011, Twinings reformulated their recipe a little, adding "an extra hint of bergamot and citrus". Comments on the change were overwhelmingly negative, and a Facebook group was even created to protest the change.
There are many variations to the traditional tea blend. One of the most well-known is Lady Grey, which adds cornflowers and Seville oranges for extra citrus flavor. This tea blend is available at Tina's Traditional under the name of "Lady Grace".
"London Fog" is a variation on Earl Grey invented in Vancouver, Canada. It is also known as an Earl Grey Tea Latte, as it is made with mostly hot milk. Vanilla syrup is also added. London Fog is popular across the Pacific North-west in British Columbia, and Oregon and Washington states. At Tina's Traditional we serve a London Fog Cake; a two-layered chocolate cake topped with Earl Grey Crème infused icing and drizzled with caramel.
Several companies also make "Earl Green" and "Earl White", using green and white teas as a base respectively.
Between WWI and WWII in the UK, Earl Grey was used as a drink mixer, usually with gin, similar in concept to the Irish Coffee. The gin and Earl Grey drink was called a Moseley Tea Service, named after the wealthy suburb of Birmingham where J R R Tolkien was born. It was very popular in the 1920s and 1930s, but using Earl Grey as a base for an alcoholic drink is rarely seen today.
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Horseshoe Dam is named for the horseshoe-shaped bend in the Verde River at the dam site.
The dam was built between 1944-46 by the Phelps Dodge Corporation as part of a water exchange agreement. Phelps Dodge pumped water from the Black River and provided water to SRP from the Little Colorado River.
Spillway gates, funded by the city of Phoenix, were added in 1949 to establish water rights for city water users. The earthen dam is 144 feet tall and 1,500 feet long, including the spillway. It has no hydroelectric generating capabilities.
Horseshoe Dam forms Horseshoe Reservoir. Below are some reservoir statistics:
- Length: 5 miles
- Shoreline: 27 miles
- Capacity: 109,217 acre-feet
- Surface acreage when full: 2,722 acres
- Maximum depth: 77 feet

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This article shows how to use the CData JDBC Driver for Printful to integrate with the External SQL Sources (ESS) feature in FileMaker Pro, which allows you to link records in FileMaker Pro with related records in your other operational data stores.
You will use the MySQL Remoting feature to access Printful as a remote MySQL database. The CData JDBC Driver for Printful implements both the JDBC and MySQL standards to integrate with applications like FileMaker Pro that support connections to traditional databases like MySQL but not generic JDBC connections.
Selecting a FileMaker Pro Integration
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- Conference: AIChE Annual Meeting
- Year: 2014
- Proceeding: 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting
- Group: Computational Molecular Science and Engineering Forum
Monday, November 17, 2014 - 6:00pm-8:00pm
In this study, we investigated the deswelling mechanisms of hydrated surface-grafted poly(N-isopropylamide) (P(NIPAAm)) brush using full-atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations at various temperatures such as 275, 290, 320, 345, and 370K. We clearly observed the deswelling of the P(NIPAAm) brush above the lower critical solution temperature (305K) below which the P(NIPAAm) brush is associated with water molecules stably. By analyzing the density profiles, the pair correlation functions & the coordination number, hydrogen bonding, solvent accessible surface area, and the free energy change of system, we explain that the detail mechanisms of deswelling of P(NIPAAm) brush above LCST.


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Science and spirituality in nursing are essential components that work in harmony to provide comprehensive patient care. Nurses leverage the rigor of scientific knowledge and the compassion derived from spiritual understanding to treat patients holistically.
This integrated approach ensures that both the physical and emotional needs of patients are addressed, fostering an environment conducive to healing and comfort.
Science in nursing is grounded in evidence-based practice, which involves using the best available research and clinical expertise to make patient care decisions.
Spirituality, on the other hand, relates to a person's beliefs, values, and experiences that give meaning to life, which can significantly impact health and well-being.
For example, a nurse might use scientific methods to manage a patient's pain while also recognizing the importance of the patient's spiritual needs, such as prayer or meditation, which could play a role in their overall recovery.
In the realm of nursing, the fusion of scientific methods and spiritual empathy is not just a philosophy but a daily practice that enhances patient-centered care and nurtures the soul of the healthcare community.
9 Aspects: Science Vs Spirituality in Nursing
|Science in Nursing
|Spirituality in Nursing
|Personal beliefs, values, and faith
|Research, data, technology
|Compassion, empathy, presence
|Cure, symptom management
|Holistic healing, comfort, peace
|Medical and scientific knowledge
|Cultural sensitivity, spirituality
|Quantitative, measurable outcomes
|Qualitative, inner experiences
|Informed consent, confidentiality
|Respect for diverse beliefs
|Emotional support, spiritual care
|Emotional and spiritual well-being
The Role of Evidence-Based Practice
The role of evidence-based practice in nursing is essential for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Evidence-based practice integrates clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence to make decisions about patient care.
In nursing, this approach ensures that interventions and treatments are based on the most current and reliable evidence, leading to better patient outcomes.
By critically evaluating research findings and applying them to individual patient needs, nurses can tailor their care to provide the most effective treatments.
This not only enhances patient safety and satisfaction but also fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the nursing profession.
Transitioning to the subsequent section about 'integrating spiritual care in healthcare', it's important to recognize that evidence-based practice forms the foundation upon which holistic and patient-centered care, including spiritual care, can be effectively integrated.
Integrating Spiritual Care in Healthcare
Integrating spiritual care in healthcare, while grounded in evidence-based practice, plays a crucial role in addressing the holistic needs of patients and promoting patient-centered care. It acknowledges that patients have spiritual needs that can impact their well-being and recovery.
Here is a table highlighting the key aspects of integrating spiritual care in healthcare:
|Aspects of Integrating Spiritual Care in Healthcare
|Recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit in patient care
|Tailoring care to individual spiritual beliefs and practices
|Involving chaplains, spiritual leaders, and healthcare providers in care planning
|Respecting patient autonomy and religious preferences
|Positive patient outcomes
|Enhancing coping, resilience, and overall well-being
Integrating spiritual care in healthcare aligns with the ethical principle of beneficence and contributes to a more comprehensive approach to patient care.
Ethical Considerations in Patient Care
Ethical considerations in patient care play a fundamental role in guiding nursing practice and decision-making.
Nurses are often faced with complex ethical dilemmas, such as respecting patient autonomy, ensuring beneficence, and upholding justice.
It is essential for nurses to navigate these ethical considerations with integrity and sensitivity, taking into account the patient's values, beliefs, and cultural background. This requires a deep understanding of ethical principles and the ability to apply them in real-life situations.
Additionally, nurses must also consider the legal and professional standards that govern patient care to ensure that their actions align with ethical and moral frameworks. By addressing ethical considerations in patient care, nurses can provide compassionate and respectful care that upholds the dignity and well-being of their patients.
Moving forward to discuss the next subtopic, let's delve into the importance of balancing science and compassion in nursing practice.
Balancing Science and Compassion
Balancing science with compassion is essential in nursing practice to ensure holistic and empathetic patient care.
It is crucial for nurses to integrate evidence-based scientific knowledge with compassionate care to address not only the physical needs but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of patients.
The following table demonstrates the key aspects of balancing science and compassion in nursing:
|Empathy and understanding
|Clinical skills and technology
|Patient advocacy and support
|Critical thinking and analysis
By balancing these elements, nurses can provide comprehensive care that addresses the whole person, fostering healing and well-being.
This integration of science and compassion is fundamental in enhancing patient outcomes and overall satisfaction with care.
Transitioning into the subsequent section about 'enhancing patient well-being through holistic care', it is imperative to explore how integrating science and compassion leads to improved patient outcomes.
Enhancing Patient Well-Being Through Holistic Care
Transitioning from balancing science with compassion, enhancing patient well-being through holistic care involves addressing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs of patients to promote comprehensive healing and wellness.
Holistic care recognizes that patients are more than their physical symptoms; it considers the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit.
This approach involves integrating conventional medical treatments with complementary therapies such as massage, acupuncture, and mindfulness practices.
By acknowledging the emotional and spiritual distress that illness can bring, healthcare providers can offer a more complete and personalized form of care. Holistic care empowers patients to actively participate in their healing process, fostering a sense of control and autonomy.
Ultimately, by addressing the patient as a whole, holistic care aims to improve overall well-being and quality of life.
How Can Science and Spirituality be Integrated in Nursing Practice?
FAQ of Science Vs Spirituality in Nursing
How Does Spirituality Impact a Nurse's Personal Beliefs and Values in Patient Care?
Spirituality impacts a nurse's personal beliefs and values in patient care by providing a framework for understanding and addressing patients' holistic needs.
It can influence their approach to healing, empathy, and ethical decision-making in healthcare settings.
What Are Some Common Misconceptions About Spirituality in Healthcare and How Can Nurses Address Them?
Common misconceptions about spirituality in healthcare include it being solely religious, irrelevant to modern medicine, or only for end-of-life care.
Nurses can address these by integrating holistic care, respecting diverse beliefs, and promoting open communication.
How Can Nurses Navigate Conflicts Between Evidence-Based Practice and a Patient's Spiritual Beliefs?
When navigating conflicts between evidence-based practice and a patient's spiritual beliefs, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care that addresses both physical and spiritual needs.
What Are Some Strategies for Effectively Communicating With Patients About Their Spiritual Needs and Beliefs?
Effective communication with patients about their spiritual needs and beliefs involves active listening, open-ended questions, and respectful dialogue.
It is essential to create a safe and supportive environment, acknowledging and integrating the patient's spirituality into their care plan.
How Can Nurses Ensure They Are Providing Holistic Care That Addresses Both the Physical and Spiritual Needs of Their Patients?
Nurses can ensure holistic care by acknowledging patients' spiritual needs, actively listening, and providing support.
Incorporating spiritual assessments, collaborating with chaplains, and respecting diverse beliefs are essential for addressing both physical and spiritual aspects of patient care.
The integration of spirituality in nursing care is essential for holistic patient well-being. According to a study by the National Institute of Health, 72% of patients believe that spiritual care is important in their healthcare experience.
The balance between evidence-based practice and spiritual care is crucial in providing ethical and compassionate patient care. By embracing both science and spirituality, nurses can truly enhance the overall well-being of their patients.


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Ragi, scientifically known as Eleusine Coracana, is a cereal crop vastly found in tropical regions such as Africa and Asia. Being densely rich in nutrients, ragi provide valuable health benefits. Here are five major health benefits of consuming Ragi Nutrition Food and how you can add this wonderful cereal to add to your diet.
Ragi or Finger Millet or Foxtail Millet is a valuable grain that is packed with multiple nutrients such as calcium, fiber, potassium, iron, and many other essential components that help to aid diabetes, indigestion, obesity, etc. It is a traditional food of South India and widely consumed by many South African countries.


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Career and Education Opportunities for Biological Sciences Technicians in Seattle, Washington
For those living in the Seattle, Washington area, there are many career and education opportunities for biological sciences technicians. There are currently 3,410 working biological sciences technicians in Washington; this should grow 16% to about 3,960 working biological sciences technicians in the state by 2016. This is not quite as good as the nation as a whole, where employment opportunities for biological sciences technicians are expected to grow by about 17.6%. In general, biological sciences technicians assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories.
Biological sciences technicians earn approximately $18 hourly or $38,880 annually on average in Washington. Nationally they average about $18 hourly or $38,400 per year. Incomes for biological sciences technicians are not quite as good as in the overall category of Life Science Technical in Washington, and not quite as good as the overall Life Science Technical category nationally. Biological sciences technicians work in a variety of jobs, including: babcock tester, medical lab assistant, and research specialist.
There are sixty-five schools of higher education in the Seattle area, including three within twenty-five miles of Seattle where you can get a degree to start your career as a biological sciences technician. Biological sciences technicians usually hold a Bachelor's degree, so it will take about four years to learn to be a biological sciences technician if you already have a high school diploma.
CAREER DESCRIPTION: Biological Sciences Technician
In general, biological sciences technicians assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. They also set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, and calculate and record results.
Biological sciences technicians clean, maintain and ready supplies and work areas. They also assemble and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment. Equally important, biological sciences technicians have to keep detailed logs of all work-related efforts. Finally, biological sciences technicians use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Every day, biological sciences technicians are expected to be able to listen to and understand others in meetings. They need to see details at a very fine level of focus. It is also important that they read and understand documents and reports.
It is important for biological sciences technicians to feed livestock or laboratory animals. They are often called upon to analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. They also conduct research or help in the conduct of research, including the collection of data and samples. They are sometimes expected to measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed. Somewhat less frequently, biological sciences technicians are also expected to monitor laboratory work to insure adherence to set standards.
Biological sciences technicians sometimes are asked to use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties. They also have to be able to examine animals and specimens to uncover the presence of disease or other problems and participate in the research or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations. And finally, they sometimes have to conduct research or help in the conduct of research, including the collection of data and samples.
Like many other jobs, biological sciences technicians must be thorough and dependable and be reliable.
Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Seattle include:
- Environmental Technician. Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.
- Forensic Investigator. Collect, identify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, or biochemistry.
- Forester. Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine the best time for harvesting. Develop forest management plans for public and privately-owned forested lands.
- Forestry and Wildlife Manager. Compile data pertaining to size, content, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under direction of foresters; train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats, and help provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.
- Scientist. Study the chemical composition and physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
- Soil Conservation Technician. Plan and develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil and water conservation, and sound land use.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Biological Sciences Technician Training
Seattle Community College-Central Campus - Seattle, WA
Seattle Community College-Central Campus, 1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Seattle Community College-Central Campus is a medium sized college located in Seattle, Washington. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 7,402 students. Seattle Community College-Central Campus has an associate's degree program in Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician which graduated one student in 2008.
Shoreline Community College - Shoreline, WA
Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133-5696. Shoreline Community College is a medium sized college located in Shoreline, Washington. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 5,823 students. Shoreline Community College has a less than one year and an associate's degree program in Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician which graduated six and two students respectively in 2008.
Bates Technical College - Tacoma, WA
Bates Technical College, 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405. Bates Technical College is a medium sized college located in Tacoma, Washington. It is a public school with primarily 2-year programs and has 2,807 students. Bates Technical College has a one to two year and an associate's degree program in Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician which graduated one and three students respectively in 2008.
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician: The technician certification designations of ALAT, LAT, and LATG are well known and widely used throughout the varied fields of laboratory animal care.
For more information, see the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science website.
Laboratory Animal Technician: The technician certification designations of ALAT, LAT, and LATG are well known and widely used throughout the varied fields of laboratory animal care.
For more information, see the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science website.
Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist: RELT -- Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist is a special registration/certification for persons engaged in the laboratory management and/or analysis of environmental samples.
For more information, see the National Registry of Environmental Professionals website.
LOCATION INFORMATION: Seattle, Washington
Seattle is located in King County, Washington. It has a population of over 598,541, which has grown by 6.2% in the past ten years. The cost of living index in Seattle, 126, is far greater than the national average. New single-family homes in Seattle are valued at $206,700 on average, which is well below the state average. In 2008, five hundred ninety-five new homes were built in Seattle, down from seven hundred seventy-five the previous year.
The three big industries for women in Seattle are health care, professional, scientific, and technical services, and educational services. For men, it is professional, scientific, and technical services, construction, and educational services. The average commute to work is about 25 minutes. More than 47.2% of Seattle residents have a bachelor's degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 17.3%, is higher than the state average.
The unemployment rate in Seattle is 7.8%, which is less than Washington's average of 8.7%.
The percentage of Seattle residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 37.3%, is less than the national average but more than the state average. The largest religious groups are the Catholic Church, the LDS (Mormon) Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Seattle is home to the Berth 5 and the Akli Point Lighthouse as well as Lincoln Park and Myrtle Edwards Park. Shopping centers in the area include Lake City Shopping Center, Westwood Village Shopping Center and Oak Tree Village Shopping Center. Visitors to Seattle can choose from A-1 Motel, Arlington Suites and Marriott Sea-Tac Airport for temporary stays in the area.


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This slideshow provides a virtual tour of the exhibit, "The National Mall: Stage For Democracy," which is on display at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from January 10th to February 28th, 2017. The exhibit highlights the current and future status of the National Mall, one of the country's iconic landscapes. The nine exhibit panels tell the story of the original design of the Mall in 1791, illustrate the Mall's evolving role as Stage for Democracy, and ask viewers to consider solutions to modern needs that will ensure the Mall's resiliency in its 3rd Century.
The exhibit was created by the nonprofit National Mall Coalition and was arranged for display in concert with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority as part of the Airports Authority's Arts Program. It is located across from Baggage Claim 4, Terminal B, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport until February 28, 2017. Read the Press Release here.


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WWII Arctic convoy veterans seek recognition for'most dangerous journey in the world'
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The BBC reports that the British World War II soldiers who crossed the Arctic to bring supplies to Russia are asking their government for recognition in undertaking what Winston Churchill called "the most dangerous journey in the world."
The Arctic convoys battled deathly-cold temperatures and 70-foot waves to take supplies to the former Soviet Union.
"I was more scared of the weather than the enemy," Herbert MacNeil, 86-year-old veteran told the BBC.
MacNeil has been honored by the Russian government four times, most recently in 2010. But in the UK, the Arctic sailors received the same medal as those running Atlantic convoys, receiving little recognition from the government.
"They gave us an Atlantic medal it was like giving us something from a corn flake packet." MacNeil said.
He cites death-defying waves, frozen clothes and frigid temperatures as part of the "terrible conditions" the convoy faced.
Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday during Prime Minister's Questions that he had "every sympathy" for the veterans, stating that a general review of the medals would be conducted, with emphasis on the Arctic convoys.
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uvc command
uvc - Interface to UVC cameras using libuvc
package require tcluvc
uvc option?arg...?
This command provides several operations to interface UVC USB cameras using the infrastructure provided by libuvc and libusb which is available on common Linux, FreeBSD, and MacOSX platforms and sometimes found working on Android devices. option indicates what to carry out. Any unique abbreviation for option is acceptable. The valid options are:
uvc close devid
Closes the device identified by devid which has been opened before using uvc open.
uvc convmode devid?flag?
Reports or modifies the conversion mode for frames acquired from the opened device identified by devid. Conversion mode 1 (on/true) performs frame format/color space conversions in the special UVC thread which controls the USB transfers, mode 0 (off/false) does this instead in the normal Tcl event loop. The default mode is 1.
uvc counters devid
Reports a three element list of statistic counters on the device identified by devid. The first element is the number of video frames received, the second the number of video frames processed with uvc image, and the third the number of video frames dropped.
uvc devices
Returns device information which can be used for uvc open as a list. Each device adds three elements to the list: the first element is the device name as a colon separated string with two or three fields being vendor ID (hexadecimal, 0x prefix is optional), product ID (hexadecimal, 0x prefix is optional), and bus/device numbers separated by a dot; the second and third list elements are the vendor name, and the product name. To open the device, its name (the colon separated string) must be used, the other two items are available for presentation purposes. If udev support is available (Linux specific), this list is refreshed on plug and unplug of devices. Otherwise, the list is a snapshot of suitable devices currently connected.
uvc format devid?index fps?
Returns or changes the frame format of the device identified by devid. The optional parameter index is an integer number giving the index of the frame format returned in uvc listformats. The optional parameter fps is the frame rate. If omitted, the currently active index and frame rate are returned. Changing the frame format and rate is only possible if the device is not capturing images.
uvc greyshift devid?shift?
Returns or sets the bit shift to be applied on grey images with a bit depth higher than 8 which are captured from device devid. The default value is 4, which is suitable for greyscale cameras with 12 bit resolution. The shift is not applied when the image subcommand retrieves raw byte array data.
uvc image devid?photoImage?
Copies the most recent captured image of the device devid into the photo image identified by photoImage and returns non-zero on success or zero if no data transfer has taken place. If photoImage is omitted, a four element list is returned with the first element being the image width, the second the image height, the third the number of bytes per pixel, and the last the image's RGB values with 3 bytes per pixel in red, green, blue order as a byte array. In this case an error is indicated by throwing an exception.
uvc info?devid?
Returns information on open devices. If devid is specified, a list of two elements is returned, the first being the device nameand the second the image callback command for that device, i.e. the same arguments which were used on uvc open. If devid is omitted, a list of devids, i.e. all currently opened devices is returned.
uvc listen?callback?
Retrieves or sets the callback command called on plug and unplug of devices. When a device is plugged or unplugged that callback is invoked with two additional arguments: the type of event (add or remove) and the device name (see uvc devices for the naming convention) which was added or removed. Only usable if udev support is available.
uvc listformats devid
Returns a dictionary keyed by a format index as integer with the values being another dictionary with information about the frame size and rate of the respective frame format. The returned indices can be used in in uvc format to switch to another frame size and/or to change the frame rate.
uvc mbcopy bytearray1 bytearray2 mask
Copies the content of RGB byte array bytearray2 into the byte array bytearray1 using an RGB mask. Both byte arrays must have identical length which must be a multiple of 3 (for RGB). The main purpose of this command is to combine images from two cameras into an anaglyph 3D, where (for a red-cyan anaglyph) the left camera image uses mask 0xFF0000 (red component) and the right camera image uses mask 0x00FFFF (green and blue components).
uvc mcopy photo1 photo2 mask
Copies the content of the photo image photo2 into the photo image photo1 using an ARGB mask. Both photo images must have identical width, height, and depth. The main purpose of this command is to combine images from two cameras into an anaglyph 3D, where (for a red-cyan anaglyph) the left camera image uses mask 0x00FF0000 (red component) and the right camera image uses mask 0x0000FFFF (green and blue components).
uvc mirror devid?x y?
Retrieves or sets flags to mirror captured images along the X or Y axis. Parameters x and y if specified must be boolean values.
uvc open devname callback
Opens the device with device name devname and establishes callback as command to be invoked on captured images and finally returns a devid, i.e. a handle to further deal with the device. An additional parameter is appended when callback is invoked: the devid of the device. For the format of devname see the description of uvc devices.
uvc orientation devid?degrees?
Retrieves or sets the orientation of captured images regarding image rotation. degrees if specified must be an integer number.
uvc parameters devid?key value...?
Returns or changes device parameters for the device identified by devid given as key-value pairs, e.g. brightness 100 will change the brightness setting of captured images to the device dependent value 100. The command returns the current device parameters (after the potential change, when keys and values were given) as a key-value list which can be processed with array set or dict get.
uvc record devid frame width height bpp bytearray
Transcodes the frame described by width, height, bpp, and bytearray to JPEG and writes the result to the recording file or stream. The recording must have been started with the -user option. An integer number is returned as result: 1 indicates successful write, 0 no write due to frame rate constraints, and -1 an error during the write.
uvc record devid pause
Pauses recording to a file or stream.
uvc record devid resume
Continues recording to a file or stream.
uvc record devid start options...
Starts recording to a file or stream. options control the data format, frames per second, and output channel. The option -fps specifies the approximate rate in frames per second as a floating point number. The option -chan specifies the channel to which the frames are written. This channel is detached from the Tcl interpreter and controlled solely by the uvc record command. The -boundary option specifies a MIME multipart boundary string and selects the MIME type multipart/x-mixed-replace suitable for streaming to a web browser. The content type delivered to the browser is image/jpeg. If the -boundary option is omitted, the output format is raw AVI and requires the channel to be seekable. The option -mjpeg forces the recorded data to JPEG format, i.e. a transcoding to JPEG will be performed in software, if the device doesn't already deliver a JPEG stream. The option -user turns off automatic frame write operations to the recording file or stream when a frame is delivered from the device. Instead, uvc record devid frame must be invoked in the callback function. The -user option implies -mjpeg.
uvc record devid state
Returns the current recording state as stop, recording, pause, or error. The state error indicates a write error on the file or stream. In this case no further frames will be written.
uvc record devid stop
Finishes recording to a file or stream and closes the underlying channel.
uvc start devid
Starts capturing images of the device identified by devid. When an image is ready, the callback command set on uvc open is invoked.
uvc state devid
Returns the image capture state of the device identified by devid. The result is the string capture if the device is started, stopped if the device is stopped, or error if an error has been detected while image capture was active.
uvc stop devid
Stop capturing images of the device identified by devid.
uvc tophoto width height bpp bytearray?rot mirrorx mirrory?
Makes the RGB (bpp is 3) or gray (bpp is 1) byte array bytearray of width times height pixels into a Tk photo image. Optionally, the data is rotated by rot degrees (possible values 0, 90, 180, 270) and/or mirrored along the X and/or Y axis as specified by the boolean values mirrorx and mirrory.
The uvc command tries to lazy load Tk, thus allowing to use it from


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Wausau residents are reducing their carbon footprint whether they know it or not, thanks to upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. In addition to shrinking the plant's environmental impact, the upgrades are expected to reduce the utility's electric and natural gas bill by $70,000 a year – saving money for Wausau residents by minimizing the need for utility rate increases.
In an effort to be proactive about its aging infrastructure, the plant is installing innovative new technology and equipment that will reduce its overall electricity usage. These changes will also enable the plant to utilize more naturally occurring methane gas rather than tapping other energy resources.
Ghidorzi Companies is the contractor that is facilitating the building changes needed to accommodate the changes, with Joe Gehin (photo at right) as Project Manager. As the former Director of Public Works & Utilities for the city, Joe understood the value of this process upgrade as well as the implementation scheme and was able to hit the ground running with the project.
The plant upgrades will put Wausau's Wastewater Treatment Plant on the cutting edge of industry technology and ensure that this Wausau utility is as efficient and environmentally responsible as any community in the state.


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Definition of Fear of feces
Fear of feces: An abnormal and persistent fear of feces (bowel waste). Sufferers of this fear experience anxiety even though they realize their fear is irrational. They go out of their way to avoid coming into contact with feces or sometimes even seeing feces.
Fear of feces is termed "coprophobia," a word derived from the Greek "kopros" (dung) and "phobos" (fear). Alternate names: Koprophobia, scatophobia.
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2 conducting wires of the same materialand of equal lengths and equal diameters are first connected in series and then parallel in a circuit across the same potential difference. the ratio of heat produced in series and parallel combinations shall be?
Asked by LakshmiSriram | 29th Sep, 2013, 12:38: AM
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The wires are of same material, equal lengths and diameters. Hence, the resistance of both wires is same, say R.
When they are connected in series:
The voltage across each is V/2 and current is I.
Thus, total heat produced is;
When they are connected in parallel:
The voltage across them is V and current is I/2
Thus, the heat produced is;
Thus, the ratio of heat in series and parallel is;
Hs/Hp = 1
Answered by Romal Bhansali | 29th Sep, 2013, 10:20: AM


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current data, set measurable goals for their instructional activities, and measure impact on both students and the community; and
partnerships will be established to create a community-wide expectation that service learning is an essential part of a high-quality education.
Definition of cascade professional development model
In this part, the term
professional development model means a professional development model
in which specialists are trained in high-quality practice and delivery of
professional development. These experts then train educators, who are
responsible for training, mentoring, and supporting their peers. This model
allows for replication of effective practice and increased consistency in
quality among all States.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2013 and succeeding fiscal years.
The table of contents for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2441 the following:
Part E—Enhancing the effectiveness of K–12 education through service learning
Sec. 2501. Findings.
Sec. 2502. Purposes.
Sec. 2503. National activities.
Sec. 2504. State activities.
Sec. 2505. Subgrants to local educational agencies.
Sec. 2506. Definition of cascade professional development model.
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This is a two-man bivi tent complete with wooden poles, pegs, mullet and large kit bag. The tent has built in mosquito nets on each end.
This is a sealed British army dubbin tin.
This is a bakelite whistle in good working order and would have been carried by officers and NCO's. This example is maker marked "ACME".
A 1943 dated Canadian army water can retaining most of its original finish and stamped with the Canadian war department arrow. The base of the can is stamped with the makers mark G.S.W.
This is a 1943 dated Canadian army water can, retaining most of its original finish. The top of the can is marked with the Canadian war department arrow. The base IS stamped with the makers stamp G.S.W.
A standard MKVI water bottle which comes with a Canadian made skeleton type carrier which is dated 1942, maker marked "Z.L.&T.LTD". It is also stamped with the Canadian war department arrow.
A set of post-war made British army mess tins which are dated 1955. Ideal for living history.
This is a two-piece entrenching tool with a 37 pattern carrier which is maker marked "P.S.S" ( Princess Silk Shade ) and dated 1943. The E-tool is maker marked "Brades" and dated 1944. It is also named to the origial owner "Davidson R.F."
This is a good working example of a British army thermos which is dated 1943 and retains its original cock stopper.
A British army Thermos which is dated 1943 and has traces of the instructions on the body. This example is in good working order and has a replacement cock stopper.
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text: We have previously reported that galanin message-associated peptide (GMAP), a fragment of galanin precursor protein, occurs in a limited number of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) cells in rats with intact sciatic nerves. In the present study, the localization of GMAP in dorsal root ganglia, dorsal roots and dorsal horn was analyzed immunohistochemically and compared between rats with intact and sectioned sciatic nerves. Furthermore, the effects of intrathecal (i.t.) GMAP on the flexor reflex in rats with intact and sectioned nerves were examined. In rats with intact sciatic nerves, i.t. GMAP elicited a moderate facilitation of the flexor reflex. The facilitation of the flexor reflex induced by conditioning stimulation (CS) of cutaneous C-fibers was strongly blocked by GMAP. GMAP also selectively antagonized the reflex facilitatory effect of i.t. substance P (SP), but not i.t. vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). Unilateral sciatic nerve section induced an upregulation of GMAP in the ipsilateral dorsal root ganglia 2 weeks after axotomy. The effect of GMAP on the baseline reflex was similar in normal and axotomized rats, but the blocking effect of GMAP on C-fiber CS-induced facilitation was significantly reduced after axotomy. GMAP did not antagonize the reflex facilitatory effect of SP after axotomy, whereas an antagonism on VIP-induced facilitation was observed. The possible role of GMAP in spinal transmission and comparison with the effects of galanin are discussed.


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As part of their ongoing efforts to retarget subsidies, the government has decided to remove the electricity rebate for households with electricity bills above RM220 in 2024.
However, the government also decided to keep the electricity tariff unchanged for its industrial and commercial users, at least for the first half of 2024.
In the new revised subsidy mechanism, households with an electricity usage of 600 kilowatt hour (kWh) to 1,500 kWh, which translates to an electricity bill of RM200 to RM707 monthly, will not enjoy the current RM0.02 per kWh rebate.
However, this is not really something for these affected households to worry about, as according to the energy commission, it will only mean an increase of 4.2% to 6%, which amounts to an additional RM12 to RM32. Furthermore, it is estimated that these changes will only affect 15% of all households in Malaysia.
But, these households will still continue to receive the 10 sen per kWh surcharge discount, which is applicable since July 2023 to households consuming over 1,500 kWh of electricity per month.
According to The Edge, the move to reduce the number of households enjoying the electricity rebate will mean that the government will only spend RM1.9 billion in electricity discounts for the first half of 2024, a relatively lower number compared to the RM5.2 billion spent in the second half of 2023.
Meanwhile, the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia have lauded the government's move to keep the electricity tariff for industrial and commercial users, but remains concerned about the uncertainty that the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) mechanism might bring.
"The energy costs remain a major concern for small and medium enterprises, and while we support the energy transition roadmap, we must be careful that any incremental costs are gradual and supportive of growth," he told Bernama.


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Spatial analysis of daily rainfall intensity and concentration index in Peninsular Malaysia
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- Suhaila, J. & Jemain, A.A. Theor Appl Climatol (2012) 108: 235. doi:10.1007/s00704-_PHONE_-2
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This study presents the spatial analysis of daily rainfall intensity and concentration index over Peninsular Malaysia. Daily rainfall data from 50 rainfall stations are used in this study. Due to the limited number of stations, the geostatistical method of ordinary kriging is used to compute the values of daily rainfall concentration and intensity and to map their spatial distribution. The resultant analysis of rainfall concentration indicated that the distribution of daily rainfall is more regular over the west, northwest and southwest regions compared to the east. Large areas of the eastern Peninsula display an irregularity in distribution of daily rainfall. In terms of number of rainy days, analysis of daily rainfall confirms that a large number of rainy days across the Peninsula arise from low-intensity events but only contribute a small percentage of total rain. On the other hand, a low frequency of rainy days with high-intensity events contributes the largest percentage of total rain. The results indicated that the total rain in eastern areas is mainly contributed by the high-intensity events. This finding explains the occurrence of a large number of floods and soil erosions in these areas. Therefore, precautionary measures should be taken earlier to prevent any massive destruction of property and loss of life due to the hazards. These research findings are of considerable importance in providing enough information to water resource management, climatologists and agriculturists as well as hydrologists for planning their activities and modelling processes.


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When it comes to taking images of a high-quality, having a DSLR sensor that is clean is really necessary. Over time, grit, dust, and other particles can collect on the sensor, which can cause blotches and other imperfections to appear on the photographs you take. Cleaning your camera's sensor on a regular basis is required to preserve the functionality of your photographic equipment and provide the highest possible image quality. In this post, we will walk you through the steps necessary to successfully clean the sensor of your DSLR camera and offer advice on how to maintain your camera equipment clean.
Being Aware of the Significance of Keeping Your DSLR Sensor Clean
The image-capture mechanism of your DSLR camera revolves around the sensor, which serves as its brain. It is made up of millions of extremely small pixels, each of which can detect light and capture a picture. The quality of your images may suffer if there are any dust particles, smudges, or debris on the sensor. This may manifest as apparent spots or imperfections in the captured image. Consequently, maintaining a clean sensor in your DSLR is essential if you want to produce photographs that are crisp and error-free.
Making Preparations for the Cleaning of Sensors
It is crucial to make some preparations before beginning the process of cleaning the sensor, including the following:
- Completely charge your camera's battery to guarantee that it will continue to work normally throughout the cleaning procedure.
- Find a location that is free of dust and debris, ideally one that is inside, to reduce the likelihood that further dust particles may congregate on the sensor.
- Take off any lenses that are attached to the camera, then put the cap on the body of the camera to keep the sensor safe.
Selecting Appropriate Cleaning Equipment and Supplies
You will want the following equipment in order to clean the sensor on your DSLR camera successfully:
- A blower, sometimes known as a blower bulb or an air blower, is a device that may be used to clean a sensor without directly touching it.
- Cleaning Swabs for Sensors These specialist swabs are meant for wet cleaning and removing stubborn dirt or smudges from the sensor. They are available in a variety of different colors.
- Sensor Cleaning Solution In addition to the cleaning swabs, a sensor cleaning solution is utilized in order to dissolve and eliminate any oily residues that may be present on the sensor surface.
Cleaning Methods for Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras
Dry cleaning and wet cleaning are the two processes that are most frequently utilized for the cleaning of DSLR sensors. Let's go through each approach in further detail:
The technique of Dry Cleaning
When it comes to eliminating stray dust particles from the sensor, the dry cleaning approach is an effective choice. Proceed in the following manner:
- Follow the instructions that came with your camera to activate the mode that cleans the sensor of the camera. This mode prevents the user from adjusting the mirror and exposes the sensor so it may be cleaned.
- Make use of a blower bulb to direct air onto the surface of the sensor. Hold the camera so that the lens mount is pointing downwards. This will enable any dust that has been loosened to fall out of the camera.
- If required, carry out the procedure a few more times, taking care not to contact the sensor surface or use an excessive amount of force.
Wet Cleaning Method
When dry cleaning alone is not enough to get the job done, wet cleaning is the approach that is employed. The following is a guide for performing wet cleaning:
- Make sure that you are in an area that is sanitized and under control.
- Apply a few drops of sensor cleaning solution on a cleaning swab, and use it to moisten the swab. It is important to avoid getting the swab too wet.
- Swipe the cotton swab across the surface of the sensor in a single, consistent path, avoiding any lateral motions as much as possible. To avoid spreading bacteria from one area to another, you should start each swipe with a clean swab.
- If necessary, carry out the procedure once more, this time using clean swabs each time.
- Before reattaching the lens, you should give the sensor sufficient time to thoroughly dry.
Carrying out the Procedure for Cleaning the Sensors
Now, let's go through the process of cleaning the sensor on your DSLR in a step-by-step fashion:
First, ensure that the environment is spotless and free of any dust.
When doing the sensor cleaning, select a location that is well-lit, clean, and free of dust. Steer clear of places where there is a lot of air movement or where there could be sources of dust.
Step 2: Take the Lens Out of the Camera.
You may remove the lens from your camera by pushing the button labeled "lens release" and turning the lens in the opposite direction of the clock. Put on the camera body cap to keep any dirt or debris from entering the camera.
Step 3: Activate the Mode for Cleaning the Sensors
Find the option to clean the sensor by consulting the instruction booklet that came with your camera. Putting this option into action will disable the mirror, exposing the sensor so that it may be cleaned.
Step 4: Conduct an Examination of the Sensor
Utilize a sensor loupe or a source of strong light to examine the sensor in order to identify any apparent dust or dirt. Make a mental note of any obvious messes that need to be cleaned.
The fifth step is dry cleaning.
To remove any loose dust particles from the sensor surface, use a blower bulb to blow air onto the surface of the sensor gently. Take care not to contact the sensor with the blower, and avoid using too much power when you do so.
Wet Cleaning (If Necessary) is Step 6 in this Process.
Proceed with the procedure of wet cleaning that was explained before in the event that dry cleaning does not remove all of the stains. Utilize the proper cleaning solution in conjunction with the sensor cleaning swabs.
Reattach the Lens as the Seventh Step
After you have finished the cleaning procedure, reattach the lens to your camera in a cautious manner. Verify that the alignment is correct, and then secure it by turning it in a clockwise direction until it clicks into place.
Suggestions for the Avoidance of Sensor Dust
In addition to doing routine sensor cleaning, the following are some other things you can do to reduce the amount of dust that accumulates on the sensor of your DSLR:
- Always keep your lenses and camera body covered with caps while they are not in use to prevent dust from accumulating on them and causing damage. Caps can be purchased separately for both the lens and the camera body.
- Changing Lenses in Dusty Environments Should Be Avoided If at all feasible, you should avoid changing lenses in situations that are dusty or windy. Find somewhere that is tidy and out of the wind to change your lenses.
- Leave the Time Spent with the Camera Sensor Exposed to a Minimum When switching lenses; you should leave the camera sensor exposed for the smallest amount of time feasible to minimize the risk of dust getting into the camera.
- Maintain a Tidy Appearance in Your Camera Bag: It is important to clean your camera bag on a regular basis in order to eliminate any dust or dirt that can end up on your equipment.
- Ensure That Your Equipment Is Properly Stored: When you are not using your camera and lenses, ensure that they are kept in a spotless and dust-free environment by using a camera bag or a dry cabinet.
It is essential to regularly clean the sensor on your DSLR camera in order to preserve the image quality and achieve optimum performance. You can maintain the cleanliness of your photographic equipment and keep it free from unsightly smudges and blemishes if you take the necessary preventative steps and follow the recommended cleaning procedures. Always remember to treat your equipment with care, and if you need any particular instructions, consult the handbook that came with your camera.


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This tutorial shows you how to use the W3C stack of technologies for Linked Data to work with metadata defined using AML.
- JVM: version 7 or higher
- SBT to build the AMF command-line
- Local installation of Apache Jena
You can download the example from the AML project examples repository in Github.
This tutorial assumes you have a working version of the AMF command-line as described in the quickstart tutorial.
Apache Jena is a popular Java library to work with semantic and linked data. It can be used as a programming library, but also contains a number of command-line tools that we will use in this tutorial.
Installing Jena is beyond the scope of this tutorial. For information about installation for your platform, see the Jena site. For example, in Mac OS systems, Jena can be installed using Homebrew
AML documents can be parsed into a graph of metadata using AMF.
This graph is encoded as a JSON-LD document. In this tutorial, we will use Jena to execute a query over this graph of information.
We will generate the resolved graph of information parsing one of the playlist documents in the music example using AMF:
The Jena query command line, needs to get the input data as a set of assertions in the Turtle format. We will use the Jena
riot command line to transform our JSON-LD output file into Turtle and store it in the
Now, we can run a query over the graph after loading it into Jena. The query is going to be expressed in the standard SPARQL graph query language.
We will list 10 songs ordered by song duration and also retrieve the name of the song:
The graph parsed from AML metadata documents can be enlarged by just adding assertions parsed from the graph.
Let's add another playlist to our graph of metadata, parsing the
Now, we will use Jena to transform the JSON-LD document into additional assertions to our playlist.ttl graph:
If we run the same query, we will find additional songs:
We can use use the relationship between playlists and songs in the graph to introduce that information into the query:


A NativeScript Font Icon Converter
Getting set up to use Icon Fonts in a NativeScript app is fairly straight-forward. NativeScript documentation covers it, and Nathanael Anderson has a tutorial covering things in more depth. However, there's one annoyance I have with using them in NativeScript and this post will cover that and one way to resolve it.
The Annoyance
Once you're set up to use icon fonts, you'll typically have a CSS rule defined to set the font-family when a certain class is used:
.fa {
 font-family: FontAwesome;
But, as you can see in the above referenced getting started docs/tutorial, CSS is not what sets the content as it would be if we were using HTML and Icon Fonts. We have to find the unicode and set the text property of our element to use that:
So you must either memorize the unicode for your font icons or be resigned to looking them up every time.
One solution
NativeScript has a feature baked into it called Converters - essentially functions you can pipe an input to and have it converted to a different output without changing the source (i.e. a property on a model). You can also have application-wide converters by adding them to your application's resources, which is what we'll be using to make it easier to use our icon fonts!.
Create our Converter Function
The first thing we'll want to do is to create the function that will be our converter. Let's create a new directory: app/utils/ and create a new TypeScript file within named fontIconConverter.ts. This converter is actually really simple - it just has a hash map of all the icons we want to use and their unicode value, then provides a function for converting strings, or parts of strings, to the appropriate unicode value. Notice below that we're also handling cases where an icon may be passed in within a string of text.
// app/utils/fontIconConverter.ts
const fontToUnicode = {
 //I recommend using the full css class name of the icon (i.e. 'fa-bluetooth')
 // instead of shortening (i.e. just 'bluetooth') in case you need to use the
 // text along side an icon
 'fa-bluetooth': '\uf293',
 'fa-hashtag': '\uf292',
 'fa-usb': '\uf287'
function valueToFontUnicode(value: string): string {
 //if the value isn't a key in our hash map, just return the value as it is
 return fontToUnicode[value] || value;
export default function fontIconConverter(value: string): string {
 //check for spaces so we can handle things like "fa-bluetooth some text here"
 if (/\s/.test(value)) {
 return value.split(/\s/).map(t => valueToFontUnicode(t)).join(' ');
 } else {
 return valueToFontUnicode(value);
Make the converter accessible application-wide
Now that we've defined a converter function, we just need to add it to our application resources to make it available application-wide. Simply navigate to your app/app.ts file, and make the following additions:
import fontIconConverter from './utils/fontIconConverter';
application.resources['fontIconConverter'] = fontIconConverter;
Use the converter in your view
Now that we've added the converter to our application resources, we can use it in any view like this:
Is it still clunky/ugly? Yep. But, I find it easier to remember the actual names of the icons over their unicode values. So, in an app where a lot of different icons are being used, this may just be helpful. If you're only using one or two icons then maybe it wouldn't be worth it - you'd have to decide :)
Quick Caveat
Any time that you are using the binding syntax {{... }} your view must have a binding context or it won't interpolate. Even if all you're doing is taking a static string, such as is the case with the font icon converter, and running it through a converter. If needed, you can just set the binding context to an empty object and that works, but kinda feels hacky to me.
It's certainly not a perfect/elegant solution, but as far as I can find it's either typing in the unicode directly to the label or some converter like this when it comes to using font icons. If you know of a better approach, feel free to share in the comments!
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Talking to the Lights with Natural Language Control
Natural Language Control's objective is to provide an intuitive programming experience and a versatile control system that when played back can actually provide the operator information about the system it is controlling. Natural Language Control does this by porting the control to an 'abstract' layer. This has a number of benefits:
- The 'handles' you use to control LEDs and moving lights are more inline with what you would do to manipulate white light.
- The numbers and 'words' you use to build cues will actually mean something. You will have an idea of what you can do with the lights and what is on stage by reading the display.
- If you have mixed equipment, the methodology you use to communicate is consistent regardless of the protocols defined by the equipment manufacturers. The attribute controls are laid out the same for every and any light.
- Building a set of looks with one group of lights in your rig can be copied to another groups, regardless of what type of lights they are.
- The cues you have in your show file can be played back with any equipment allowing you to swap out gear at the last minute if need be.


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Setting Up Automation with Cronwrap
 Requires Decipher Cloud
1. Overview
The Decipher software allows scheduling automated jobs using a tool called cronwrap. User scripts are created in the shell environment and are scheduled to run periodically.
2. Create Your Script
Your shell script can be written in Bash, Python or any other Unix programming language. It is recommended to use Bash or Python.
It is recommended you run store these script files in your project directory or in your /home/user folder. In the example below, the bash script file is located in the /home/user/myscript.sh.
Please see here for various example scripts written by Decipher.
3. Scheduling/Testing Your Script With Cronwrap
3.1 Create A Config File (.conf):
Navigate to folder: /home/hermes/v2/data/cronwrap.d
You will create your config file here. Copy the template config file below and name it myscript.conf (or whatever you like).
#Group name
[my_automations]
 comments = "My Automation Project"
 #Job Name
 [[my-job-1]]
 name = "My Job Name"
 command = "bash /home/user/myscript.sh"
 maxtime = 1200
 fail_only_recipients = "_EMAIL_ _EMAIL_"
 all_recipients = "_EMAIL_ _EMAIL_"
 error_list =
 success_list =
Note that indenting the file is optional but recommended. To add more jobs, simply add another job with the relevant variables. e.g. my-job-2
Below are the definitions for each of the variables described in the .conf file.
Variable Description
name Name of job
command Script or command you need to run
maxtime If the job doesn't finish on given maxtime (seconds), the process will get killed
fail_only_recipients Recipients who will get an email ONLY if job fails
all_recipients Recipients who will get an email all the time
error_list Job will fail if these strings are matched in stdout. They can be regular expressions.
success_list Job will fail if these strings are NOT found in stdout. They can be regular expressions.
Note: If you are creating a conf file on the v2 server, navigate to folder: /home/jaminb/v2/data/cronwrap.d instead.
3.2 Scheduling The Job To Run
In the shell, type the below command:
crontab -e
The server may prompt you for a text editor to use as your default. nano or vim are recommended. To change this, you can run select-editor in the terminal to re-select your editor.
Once inside crontab, you will supply the config group/task to run and the time to run it. Please be sure to include lines 1-2 at the top of your crontab. This will setup the environment variables required.
PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/bin:/home/hermes/bin:/usr/bin:/usr/local/bin:/bin:/usr/sbin:/sbin
HERMES2_HOME=/home/hermes/v2
0 6 * * 1-5 /home/hermes/bin/cronwrap --group=my_automations --task-name=my-job-1
Note: If you are using this on the v2 server, change 'home/hermes/bin' to 'home/jaminb/bin' in the code block above.
In the above example (line 3), the script will run at 6am local server time on Monday-Friday only. To get the local server time, type date in the command line and press enter.
The first 5 positions represent minute, hour, day, month, day_of_week respectively.
 - minute — any integer from 0 to 59
 - hour — any integer from 0 to 23
 - day — any integer from 1 to 31 (must be a valid day if a month is specified)
 - month — any integer from 1 to 12 (or the short name of the month such as jan or feb)
 - day_of_week — any integer from 0 to 6, where 0 represents Sunday
Here are some more examples.
Example Syntax
Run once a year at midnight of Janurary 1 0 0 1 1 *
Run once a month at midnight of the first day of the month 0 0 1 * *
Run once a week at midnight on Sunday morning 0 0 * * 0
Run once a day at midnight 0 0 * * *
Run once an hour at the beginning of the hour 0 * * * *
For further assistance, you can access the crontab generator page.
3.3 Testing Your Script
To test your automation, duplicate your crontab -e entry above (line 3 in this example) and change the the time to run 5 minutes from your current time.
Example, let's say it was 8:15am local server time. You would duplicate your entry and adjust the following to run at 8:20am local server time:
#Original group/task
0 6 * * 1-5 /home/hermes/bin/cronwrap --group=my_automations --task-name=my-job-1
#My test run, Duplicated and adjusted time to 8:20am.
20 8 * * * /home/hermes/bin/cronwrap --group=my_automations --task-name=my-job-1
Wait until 8:20am local server time and ensure the job ran successfully. Once deemed successful, you can delete the duplicate entry by going back into crontab.
4. Reviewing Automation Report Page
You can use the format of the link below to review automation jobs for your server. This report will show you the status of each cron run and show all automations scheduled on your server.
_URL_
*where <your-server> is your cloud server sub-domain.
For example, if your portal login page is this URL: _URL_
You would use this link format to access the automation report:
_URL_
* where <client> is the client's name.
5. Script/Automation Examples
The following scripts are examples written by our training staff. These scripts are samples to help you start writing your own custom scripts. Please update relevant areas of the script, such as survey path, email addresses, path to script, etc.
5.1 Generating latest excel data file and emailing to a list of users
Click here to download the files. Files included are listed below:
 - example-excel-data-file-email.conf
 - crontab -e.txt
 - example-excel-data-file-email.sh
5.2 Using the Decipher REST API to generate a list of active users
Click here to download the files. Files included are listed below:
 - example-api-user-list-python.conf
 - crontab -e.txt
 - example-api-user-list-python.sh
 - example-api-user-list-python.py (this file is executed in example-api-user-list-python.sh script file)
5.3 Using the Decipher REST API to get a weekly CSV file + Datamap and uploading to an SFTP.
Click here to download the files. Files included are listed below:
 - example-api-csv-data-sftp.conf
 - crontab -e.txt
 - example-api-csv-data-sftp.sh
Note: This script requires you to know how to setup an SSH private/public key using ssh-keygen. For a tutorial on how this is done, visit this page.


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The phrase Grand Cross is used to describe the highest grade in many types of knighthood. Sometimes the person with the highest grade are called "knights grand cross" or just "grand crosses". Sometimes the actual medallion or ribbon is called "the grand cross" and not the person.
In some orders, the highest grade may be called the "grand cordon", "grand collar" or something like this. In those cases the rank of grand cross may come after another rank, but before the highest grade.
As an example:
- for the Portuguese Order of Saint James of the Sword, the Grand Cross is the 5th highest award, with the Grand Collar being a higher award above the Grand Cross.


One has a plural noun, the other singular.
There seem to be several idiom pairs/related idioms with inconsistent grammatical number. I am also thinking "on the fringe" and "on the fringes."
 - I suspect that the first is somehow related to handling animals such as horses. – Hot Licks Mar 9 '18 at 2:37
 - Unless you're in a rodeo, most people use both hands on the reins. But a firm hand may be needed when things get out of hand. – KarlG Mar 9 '18 at 2:51
 - if you are leading a horse people often use 1 hand – WendyG Mar 9 '18 at 11:31
They are two different idioms, the latter being formed from a situation in which one is unable to grasp something, even with both hands.
The difference between the two:
 - Get out of hand infers that the situation is out everyone's control,
 - Out of one's hands infers that one cannot control something that will happen.
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 - The OP is asking about why one expression uses both hands and another only one. – KarlG Mar 9 '18 at 2:30
 - _USER_ Thanks for the heads-up, I totally missed that. – Peter Johnmeyer Mar 9 '18 at 2:33
I think it has to do with the original idea of "hand" in the sense of "control" which contrast with "in hand" under control. In that respect, the usage of hand in the singular form is metaphoric and idiomatic:
 - Out of hand (1590s) is opposite of in hand "under control" (Etymonline)
From The Phrase Finder:
-Out of hand -- "If you reject an offer or idea 'out of hand,' you do so without hesitation. However, this phrase has several different meanings, the oldest of them being 'out of control,' from the days when failure to keep a firm grip on the reins would result in a team of horses being 'out of hand.'" From "Morris Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins" by William and Mary Morris (HarperCollins, New York, 1977, 1988). Page 433.
The "out of hand = out of control or not being processed" meaning contrasts nicely with the "in hand = under control or being processed" meaning.
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Oodles of Noodles: Instant Noodle Consumption Around the World
This article is published in collaboration with Statista
by Katharina Buchholz
Instant Noodles have been in high demand during the coronavirus pandemic, but even before that the quick and cheap meal was a popular choice for many. According to the World Instant Noodles Association, demand reached 106 billion servings in 2019.
Around 40 percent of these instant noodle packets are cracked open in China, but looking at consumption per capita, South Korea is home to the biggest noodle lovers with more than 75 servings consumed by the average South Korean annually. Himalayan nation Nepal is in rank 2 with more than 58 packets consumed per person and year.
The home of the instant noodle is Japan, where the first "dehydrated ramen" packages hit markets in 1958 – a time when workers the world over were looking for meals that were cheap and prepared quickly to fit modernizing lifestyles. Today, the country consumes the fourth-most instant noodles in total and the seventh-most per capita.
The Asian continent certainly is on the forefront of instant noodle consumption regardless of the parameter, but other countries also love a noodle snack. The nations with the highest per-capita consumption outside of Asia are New Zealand and Australia – both home to sizable populations of Asian origin. The U.S. follows suit but is beat by Saudi Arabia. According to WINA, instant noodles were introduced there by domestic workers from Asia and grew popular among locals as well.
Brits are the biggest consumer in Europe behind Poland and the Ukraine. European nations known for their gourmet tastes are less likely to be instant noodle connoisseurs, however. Consumption is low in Italy, Spain and France, with French people only slurping down a single ramen packet per year on average. Out of the 52 countries with the highest overall consumption in the world, Argentina comes last with 10 million servings – or 0.2 per Argentinian – consumed annually.
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