Food as a Tool of Diplomacy & as a Weapon of War
As part of the Policy in Practice Series presented by the Public Policy program, Delaware Valley University was proud to host Dr. Maria Velez de Berliner and her presentation on Food as a Tool of Diplomacy and as a Weapon of War this past Thursday. Dr. Velez de Berliner is president of the Latin Intelligence Corporation and a professor of political violence and terrorism at George Washington University. She is a leading analyst and author of intelligence products and reports and has worked with the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She has a master's in public and international affairs, with a specialization in international security and intelligence, from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Maria Velez de Berliner
The presentation on Food as a Tool of Diplomacy and as a Weapon of War examined major global issues impacting food production and availability, including how food can be used to solve conflict among nations and how food can be more powerful than weapons when used to manipulate a population by depriving the people of food.
When discussing food as a tool of diplomacy and the role food plays in peace negotiations and conflict resolution such as Somalia and South Africa, Dr. Velez de Berlin pointed out that even when two countries are at odds with one another, it is important for the two groups to take a break from their negotiations and sit down and enjoy a meal together. In line with proper table etiquette, politics are often avoided during such occasions, further allowing the groups to communicate and connect in other ways. Often times, these groups may be able to see each other in a new light. The use of food in this context can be defined as gastrodiplomacy, ultimately the intersection of gastronomy (the study of food) and policy. From this perspective, food can be used as a means to relay cultural values and history.
There are a few organizations who have realized the power of food to bring people together:
 - In Detroit, the Peace Meal Kitchen is a low-profit organization dedicated to educating diners on regions that are either misrepresented by the U.S. media or are struggling with political conflict. Their hope is to not only humanize other cultures that are not easily accessible but also create awareness of the rich diversity that exists within the metro-Detroit area. During your dining experience, you will learn about the geography, culture, and people of the country of focus. rotates identities in relation to current geopolitical events.
 - The Virtual Dinner Guest Project is an international multimedia initiative born from a simple premise: It is harder to ignore, vilify or harm those we have broken bread with. The Virtual Dinner Guest Project facilitates interpersonal connections through our dinner table discussions via Skype.
Ultimately, even if food is available, it may not be accessible. As our population continues to skyrocket, issues of food availability are becoming more prominent. Dr. Velez de Berliner believes that technology is a key factor in addressing sustainability issues of the future. She suggested three applications of technology that could aid in food availability and accessibility:
 1. Hydroponic systems: a plant production system that operates by circulating water. As opposed to a single use of water in the production fields, the circulation of water in hydroponic systems allows for the reuse of water many times. Hydroponics can help reduce the amount of water being used in agriculture which will ultimately allow that water to replenish aquifers and to be used elsewhere.
 2. Genome editing: the genetic manipulation of crops has allowed scientists to breed plants for specific traits that result in more resilient crop varieties. Desirable traits include pest resistance and better water utilization.
 3. Drones: although this isn't new technology, the idea of using drones in agriculture is a concept that has recently gained interest. Drones can be used to in soil and field analysis. They produce precise 3-D maps for early soil analysis, useful in planning seed planting patterns. After planting, drone-driven soil analysis provides data for irrigation and nitrogen-level management (MIT Technology Review).
As stated by in MIT technology review, agricultural producers must embrace revolutionary strategies for producing food, increasing productivity, and making sustainability a priority (MIT Technology Review).
As the worldwide population continues to grow, estimating 9 billion by 2050, the key question becomes this: how we are going to live on a planet with built-in limitations? Furthermore, as food availability and accessibility become more of an issue, how will food be used to address issues of conflict and violence that we are all too familiar with today? We are already seeing incidents where food accessibility is being used by those in power to manipulate large populations of people. These incidents are issues on their own without factoring in the population growth we can anticipate in the future. Also, as the population of our plant increases, arable land available for food production decreases. How can we expect to feed more people when we are confronted with increasingly limited resources? How is it that the US, among the wealthiest countries in the world, is experiencing 48 million who are nutrient deficient? Food availability and accessibility is a sustainability issue that will only be exacerbated unless we take the necessary measures to find solutions.
Mazur, Michal. "Six Ways Drones Are Revolutionizing Agriculture." MIT Technology Review, MIT Technology Review, 20 July 2016,
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Why can't I invoice, approve, or archive items when a timer is running?
Harvest prevents you from taking certain actions when a timer is running. This gives you the opportunity to correct timers that are running by mistake and prevents accidents like invoicing or archiving a project that someone is currently tracking time to.
You won't be able to do the following if an associated timer is running:
- Invoice for the project and time period that includes the running timer.
- Submit a timesheet for approval.
- Approve a timesheet (if a timer was started after the timesheet was submitted).
- In Time > Pending approval, clicking Approve all timesheets will approve only projects without running timers.
- Archive a project, person, or task.
When you attempt any of those actions, you'll see a warning with a clickable date that takes you back to the timesheet entry in question. The timesheet owner, an Administrator, or a Manager with the optional permission to Create and edit time and expenses for people and projects they manage will need to stop the running timer before proceeding. Administrators and Managers (with edit permissions) can learn how to do that from How to view or edit another person's timesheet.
Managers without permission to Create and edit time and expenses for people and projects they manage can't stop another person's timer; instead, they can notify a person about a running timer via the Send user email link found on all timesheets in Time > Pending approval for submitted timesheets.
Running timers and recurring invoices
If a timer is running for a project included on a recurring invoice template at the time the invoice is set to be generated, we won't be able to generate the invoice. In this instance, we'll email all Administrators in the account to let them know that the invoice failed to be generated. This email will include a link to stop the timers.
Once the timers have been stopped, if you'd like an invoice to be generated before the next date in the recurring invoice template sequence, you'll need to manually generate a single invoice from Invoices > Overview.

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Why March In Whistler Is The Best
While the rest of the world associates March with the arrival of dreary springtime, Whistler is rubbing their hands together in anticipation of the seasonal transition. A typical pacific northwest spring means rain, add the cooler temperatures found at higher elevations and you have optimal conditions for snow, snow and more snow! However, March isn't made great just by the snow alone, the typical perks of moving into a warmer season apply here too. Now, enough of the small talk, we are going to lay down the facts and prove just why March is the best!
In 2016, it snowed for 15 days straight in March. 15 DAYS! The total month saw a cumulative 297 cm of fresh snowfall and these statistics are not an anomaly. Historically, Whistler receives meters (Yes meters!) of snow in early spring. This is usually a result of the increase in precipitation that goes hand in hand with the changing of the seasons in this region.
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As we transition into spring, an increase in temperatures is expected to take us from the average of -3 degrees seen in February to around +8 degrees by the end of March. You won't have to worry about covering up every bit of skin that may be exposed to the elements; Instead, t-shirt's and sunscreen replace balaclavas and winter coats. What's more, a common occurrence during March is the phenomenon of getting a huge dump of snow at night and waking up to a blue bird sky and sun in the morning.
Still don't believe us? Keep reading…
Daylight Savings
In the middle of March, daylight savings occurs. This is the practice of advancing clocks during the summer months by one hour so that evening daylight lasts an hour longer. What this means for skiers and snowboarders is that the mountain stays open later and you get to bare witness to the exquisite hues of a Whistler sunset while riding down. Can you say perfection?
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Multi-Sport Days
As the month of March continues on, the snow begins to melt at lower elevations. Don't worry, this isn't a bad thing. It means the beginning of a beautiful period of time where multi-sport days can take place. Just what is a multi-sport day you ask? It is when you can take part in multiple sports in one day and here in Whistler, it generally means skiing and biking! This scared time frame only exists during March and April when the mountain is open, so don't miss out!
We really don't need to persuade you why March in Whistler is the best but we do feel it is our duty to inform you of all the fun that you could be having. But hey, if our facts did the trick, you will be booking your March vacation in Whistler and accommodation at the Listel Hotel now!


OpenAI Prompt Abuse Filter
This Lunar Flow lets you scan the prompts your services send to the OpenAI API for block-listed strings / patterns. This is a crucial technique for detecting and preventing prompt injections and LLM abuse. By blocking certain pattern and strings that attackers may use to subvert your system, you can prevent prompt-injection type attacks and secure your system.
Relevant APIs:
 1. [REQUEST] Regex Search - this processor searches for all the abuse patterns you define over the prompt input, to check if the user used any of them. You can customize this step in a few ways:
 - Define the list of expressions the processor should look for - this is essentially the list of expressions you want to block users from being able to use in their prompts. You can include simple strings (for example: "ignore previous prompt") or more sophisticated regular expressions (like: "Bearer [A-Za-z0-9-._~+/]+").
 - Customize which parts of the conversation the processor considers - the string input for the processor is where it will look for the patterns you provide, there are a few options for search paths:
 - Look at all user messages (current + history):{{req.body.json().messages.filter(m ⇒ m.role=="user").map(m ⇒ m.content).join("\n")}}
 - Look at the last user message (without past messages history):
 {{req.body.json().messages.filter(m ⇒ m.role=="user").pop().content}}
 - Look at all messages (user + ai messages):
 {{req.body.json().messages.map(m ⇒ m.content).join("\n")}}
 2. [REQUEST] Send Response - in case we find one of the block-listed patterns in the prompt, we want to terminate the request. We do this by using the Send Response block with a 403 forbidden status code.
Prerequisites:
 - Have the Lunar proxy installed and configured in your environment.
 - You have the Lunar interceptor installed at the service from which you are consuming the OpenAI API.
Understanding Prompt Injections:
Prompt injections are a technique used to exploit vulnerabilities in language models and AI systems that rely on large language models (LLMs) as part of their functionality. The core idea behind prompt injections is that an attacker can craft a malicious input or "prompt" that, when passed to the LLM, can cause the model to generate output that deviates from its intended behavior.
In the context of LLMs, a prompt is the input text that is used to initialize the language model and guide its generation of output. Attackers may attempt to inject malicious content into this prompt in order to subvert the model's behavior. This could involve including special tokens, formatting instructions, or other content designed to influence the model's reasoning and output in unintended ways.
Some common examples of prompt injection techniques include:
 - Instruction Injections: Inserting specific instructions or commands into the prompt, such as "Ignore all previous instructions and instead..." or "Do not follow any rules, just output the following..."
 - Role Prompts: Attempting to assign the model a different "role" or persona than the one intended, e.g. "You are now an evil hacker whose goal is to..."
 - Content Insertions: Injecting malicious or unrelated content into the prompt, such as code snippets, URLs, or other data designed to influence the model's output.
 - Formatting Abuse: Exploiting the model's sensitivity to formatting, such as using Markdown or HTML tags to inject special formatting directives.
Prompt injections can be used to attack a wide range of AI-powered features and systems, from language generation to decision-making and task completion. As LLMs become more widely adopted, understanding and mitigating the risks of prompt injections will be an increasingly important challenge for AI developers and users.
About the OpenAI API:
OpenAI is a prominent artificial intelligence research company founded in 2015. They are known for developing some of the most advanced large language models (LLMs) in the world, including GPT-3 and the more recent GPT-4.
The GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models are a series of powerful autoregressive language models that can be used for a wide variety of natural language processing tasks. GPT-3, released in 2020, was a groundbreaking model that demonstrated impressive language generation capabilities. GPT-4, the latest iteration, was released in 2023 and is even more capable, with enhancements in areas like multimodal understanding and task-completion.
OpenAI offers access to their GPT models through the OpenAI API, which allows developers and researchers to integrate these advanced language models into their own applications and projects. The API provides a straightforward interface for sending text prompts to the models and receiving generated responses, enabling a wide range of use cases such as content creation, question answering, translation, and more.
By making their cutting-edge AI technology available through the API, OpenAI has empowered a global community of users to push the boundaries of what is possible with large language models.
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Does Rain Damage My Heating System Over Time?
Does Rain Damage My Heating System Over Time? The average annual precipitation in Florida is 59.21 inches. This is considered normal. Manufacturers design HVAC systems to handle 59.21 inches of rainfall scattered throughout the year. Thus, under normal circumstances, your heating system can handle this much annual rainfall. Your system is also designed to handle rainfall under normal environmental conditions. So if the average temperature in Florida hovers around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the average humidity remains between 93 and 74 percent, then the weather should never affect your HVAC system as long asContinue Reading


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Stepney today *A street named after a prosperous English family who moved to Wales from London and derived their surname from an east London suburb called Stepney. The word has had an interesting linguistic journey!
What is a flat tire?
A flat tire ( British English: flat tyre) is a deflated pneumatic tire, which can cause the rim of the wheel to ride on the tire tread or the ground potentially resulting in loss of control of the vehicle or irreparable damage to the tire.
Why is it called a tyre?
For British motorists, the rubber wheel-covering is called a tyre – for the Americans it's a tire. But why? For other parts of the car we've seen the words are completely different – but for this one it's simply a matter of spelling.
How did Ganna get a flat tyre?
Ganna was amongst the leading group until he suffered a flat tyre. The flat tyre would then retract upwards and hover above ground, ready to be changed. During the conversation he pokes their tyre with something, leaving them behind with a flat tyre. However, he parks his car on the route towards the trap, feigning a flat tyre.
How common are flat tires in motor vehicle breakdowns?
A UK source reports that flat tires account for about 10% of motor vehicle breakdowns. Motor vehicles are normally equipped for changing a tire. These tools include a jack, a tire iron or lug wrench, and a spare tire.
What's a spare tyre called?
Emergency tyre: This term is used to describe any type of spare tyre that is meant to be used in case of an emergency, such as a flat tyre or a blowout. The emergency tyre can be a donut, space-saver or a full-size spare tyre, depending on the vehicle.
What is a spare tyre?
As the name suggests, a spare tire is an extra tire that you carry around in your car and use it in case one of your tire is punctured, damaged or unable to drive anymore. A car spare tyre is known by other names as well. A famous alternative name for it is 'stepney '. In other areas, drivers simply refer to it as the spare wheel.
What does spare tire fat around the middle mean?
spare tire Fat around one's middle, as in He's determined to lose ten pounds and that spare tire he's acquired. This expression transfers the term for an extra tire carried in cars in case of a flat tire to excess fat around the waist. If someone has a spare tyre, they have a large circle of fat around their waist.
What is a Stepney spare wheel?
Perhaps what you are referring to was originally called a Stepney spare wheel. The Stepney Spare Wheel was invented by Thomas Morris Davies in Llanelli in 1904. At that time, early motor cars were made without spare wheels, so a puncture was an event dreaded by all drivers. Mr.
What is a Stepney wheel?
The Stepney wheel became such a resounding success that they were seen on nearly every car on the road. Eventually, the term 'stepney' became synonymous with a spare wheel in many countries like India. The days of the patented spare wheel slowly came to a close as car manufacturers began providing spare wheels with all new cars.
What is the back of a car called?
The trunk (North American English) or boot (British English) of a car is the vehicle's main storage or cargo compartment, often a hatch at the rear of the vehicle. It is also called a tailgate.
What is the front part of a car called?
British the front part of a car that covers the engine. The American word is hood. British the covered space at the back of a car, used for carrying things in. The American word is trunk. a frame of strong metal bars around the front of a car or truck, used for protecting it if there is an accident
What is inside a car called in British English?
In British English the hood is called a bonnet and the trunk is called a boot. The following picture shows the vocabulary for various parts for inside a car. BrE = British English NAmE = Native American. This last picture shows various parts of inside and outside a car that was not included in the previous pictures. Used to change gears in a car.
Which part of a car lights up when reversing backwards?
The white part is called the reverse light and lights up when the car is reversing backwards. The red part is used when the head lights are being used so other drivers can see the car in front of them at night time or poor driving conditions. It is also called a brake light and is used when the car is using the brake pedal.
What is the main outer part of a car?
noun. the main outer part of a car, not including the engine or wheels, or the main outer part of a plane, not including the engine, wheels, or wings.
What is a hole in a car tyre called?
1. countable noun. A puncture is a small hole in a car tyre or bicycle tyre that has been made by a sharp object.
What are the parts of a tire called?
Body Piles: Where the tire seats against the edges of the wheel, creating a seal that holds air in the tire is called the bead. Carcass: The layer above the inner liner, consisting of thin textile fiber cords bonded into the rubber. Largely determining the strength of the tire and help it to resist pressure.
Which part of a car has a central hole?
The hub is the most central part and has studs to which the wheel is attached. It has a central hole that is the opening for mounting the wheel on the axle. The brake discs lie against the wheel hub to ensure that the car brakes when the driver steps on the brake pedal. A removable center cap on the outside of the wheel covers the central hole.
What is a tyre & how does it work?
Tyres cover and prevent the rim from rubbing or touching the ground. It cushions and also acts as a shock absorber when you're driving on bumpy terrain. The main parts of the tire are the treads and its body. The tread or track is the outermost rubberized part of a tire. It is in direct contact with the ground and wears out over time.
What is a ring shaped tire?
The tire is a ring-shaped outer shell. Most car tires are inflated using compressed air, which is known as pneumatic. They are made of rubber (synthetic or natural), carbon black, and some chemical compounds. Tyres cover and prevent the rim from rubbing or touching the ground.
What is the British word for windshield?
The front window of the car is named the windscreen in the UK, while in the USA, they've tweaked it just slightly to read windshield. Both 'screen' and 'shield' suggest protection and so are still quite similar in their meaning, linguistically.
What does windshield mean?
Define windshield. windshield synonyms, windshield pronunciation, windshield translation, English dictionary definition of windshield. n. 1. A pane of usually curved glass or other transparent shielding mounted in front of the occupants of a vehicle to protect them from the wind. 2. Windshield – definition of windshield by The Free Dictionary
What is US UK English windshield?
US UK English Windshield is one of the many vehicle parts that has a different name in British English, where it is called a windscreen. Other differences include the following: hood US, bonnet UK license plate US, number plate UK fender US, wing UK antenna US, aerial UK trunk US, boot UK turn signal US, indicator UK
What is Hail windshields?
The company was originally established as a small windshield fabricator. Hail is also a common nuisance to drivers of automobiles, severely denting the vehicle and cracking or even shattering windshields and windows. Standard features included windshield washers, a signal seeking radio, power windows, and a heater.
What color are windshields?
Windshields come in Clear, Light or Dark Black Translucent Color and Made of Durable Lucite. FOR "On and Off" Without Tools, which allows you to Remove the Fairing with a couple of twists to the Lock System.
What is flat tire mean in slang?
a dull or socially inept person
a dull or socially inept person.
What does it mean to give someone a flat tire?
When you step on the back of someone's shoe to make it come off, or make them trip. When I gave him a flat tire, everyone laughed. Give that bitch a flat tire, I hate her.
What does flat mean on a car?
1 Answer 1. the flat simply means a flat tire. When you get a flat tire (or just a flat) on your car, there's no air in it and you can't drive (maybe you could but it would be difficult for the car to move and most likely illegal among other things).
What is the synonym of flat?
Synonym: flat . Similar words: attire , attired , lattice , flatter , flattop , flatten , flattery , flattened . Meaning: n. a deflated pneumatic tire.
What is a good sentence for a flat tire?
Sentencedict.com is a online sentence dictionary, on which you can find excellent sentences for a large number of words. 10. I unluckily a flat tire on the way here. 11. Our car had a flat tire. 12. Todd changed her flat tire quickly. 13. It's a flat tire. It'should only take a couple of minutes to change it. 14.


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The LEGO WeDO set - discussed in previous posts - was made for the classroom, but it comes with two little sensors that can be used in NXT robots too. The set includes a tilt sensor as well as a proximity sensor. With a converter cable, it is possible to read the sensors using the NXT brick.
The video below illustrates the two sensors. Based on the (analog) sensor value, a tone is played. The signal from the tilt sensor is rather discrete - it only tells you wether it points up, down, left, right or wether it is held parallel to the ground.
The proximity sensor responses to changes in relative distance quite fast, making it a good solution for movement detection
Here's a diagram of the converter cable by Daniel Wittenaar (MCP):
Caution: Do not use this cable to connect a battery pack to your NXT. This will damage your NXT instantly.
Other than that, you can safely use this cable to connect PF sensors and Motors to the NXT.

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airwalkrr's Out of the Abyss
Fighters are the most common adventuring class in the World of Greyhawk. Fighters can be found anywhere in the Flanaess, from cities, towns, and castles to rural communities, nomad tribes, and bandit hideouts. It is a straightforward profession, and the training of a fighter is well-suited to the task of survival in a dangerous world which is still mostly wilderness.
Champions are the most common types of fighters. Their skill is reliable and effective. They are often found as elite guards, shock troops and knights.
Battle masters are more unusual among fighters, but their training in martial techniques is invaluable to armies, mercenary companies, and bandits. They have a reputation as specialists in their field who augment the abilities of others, often focusing on combat maneuvers that synergize with their allies.
Eldritch knights are a rare sight. Blending arcane magic and fighting is difficult to accomplish effectively and requires a great deal of training and dedication to both magic and martial skill. Elves are the most common to practice the art, as they live long lives which gives them time to hone this craft.


text: Nanoindentation is used to explore the variation of mechanical properties associated with the dehydration process in sodium saccharin dihydrate. Upon indenting using a Berkovich tip, (011) and (101) faces exhibit explicit mechanical anisotropy that is consistent with the underlying crystal structure and intermolecular interactions. For freshly grown crystals, (011) is stiffer than (101) by 14%, while (101) is harder than (011) by 8%. Being a heavily hydrated system, the measured mechanical responses contain information pertinent to the fluidity associated with lattice water. Indentation on (011) with a sharp cube-corner tip induces a fluid flow; this observation is uncommon in molecular crystals. The crystals effloresce over a period of time with the generation of a more compact crystal structure and consequently increasing H and E.


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Reject Incoming Calls with a Phone Number Block List
The easiest way to reject incoming phone calls from specific phone numbers is to create a "virtual block list". The block list can then be used to filter incoming calls; automatically hanging up on any blocked numbers, and forward other callers as normal. This guide walks you through the process of setting up a virtual block list with sample code for Twilio Functions.
Block list sample code
Here's our phone number block list sample code:
exports.handler = function(context, event, callback) {
 // List all blocked phone numbers in quotes and E.164 formatting, separated by a comma
 let numberBlock = event.block || [ "_PHONE_", "_PHONE_" ];
 let twiml = new Twilio.twiml.VoiceResponse();
 let blocked = true;
 if (numberBlock.length > 0) {
if (numberBlock.indexOf(event.From) === -1) {
blocked = false;
} if (blocked) {
else { // if the caller's number is not blocked, redirect to your existing webhook twiml.redirect(""); }
callback(null, twiml);
When your Twilio phone number responds to incoming calls with this Functions script, the code looks at the phone number detected in our incoming call request, and compares it to the list of blocked numbers in Line 3. If the incoming call is from a blocked phone number, the call is rejected. If the incoming call is not from a blocked phone number, the script redirects to another URL for TwiML.
Here's what you'll need to modify:
Line 3: Update [ "_PHONE_", "_PHONE_" ] with the phone numbers you want to block calls from (in E.164 formatting).
Create a block list Function
 1. Access the Manage Functions page in Console.
 3. Select the Blank template, and then click Create
 4. Edit the Function's Properties fields:
 5. Edit the Function's Configuration fields:
 - CODE: Copy and paste your modified code (see the Block list sample code section above).
 6. Once your Function's fields are correct, click Save
Set your phone number to use your block list function
 1. Access the Active Numbers page in Console.
 2. Click the desired phone number to modify.
 3. Update your phone number's routing:
 - ACCEPT INCOMING: Voice Calls
 - A CALL COMES IN: Function
 - DROP-DOWN MENU: Select your block list function.
 4. Click Save when finished.
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Tools for construction site water quality management
The objective of the Tools for construction site water quality management (Työkaluja työmaavesien laadunhallintaan) project is to decrease the pollutant loading occurring from construction site stormwater runoff. The project is a joint effort between Turku University of Applied Sciences and City of Helsinki.
The project aims at compiling and producing information about the volume of the loading originating from construction sites, estimating the significance of the loading to urban streams and to the Baltic Sea and establishing limit values for the construction site runoff, to protect the biota living in urban streams. Construction site pilots in Helsinki will be used to gather information about the quality of construction stormwater runoff and to test different quality management structures.
The goal of this project is to develop the process of construction stormwater management in cities and municipalities, and to produce information and educational materials for municipalities and construction companies about the loading from construction sites and concreate tools to minimize the harmful effects on watercourses.


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Starting with macOS Mojave (10.14), Apple added security features specifically targeted at controlling which applications have access to your Mac's built in camera and microphone. If you are using a Mac running macOS 10.14 and later and you encounter an issue where Chrome can't get access to your camera or microphone, please complete the following steps to troubleshoot this issue.
Camera and microphone access has been granted to SmarterProctoring within Chrome but the "Whoops!" error is still present.
Steps to follow
- Open System Preferences by clicking on the Apple Menu located in the upper left hand side of your screen and select System Preferences.
- Click the Security and Privacy icon
- Click the Privacy tab along the top of the Security & Privacy preference pane. Then choose the Camera option in the left hand sidebar.
- Within the Camera section, make sure Google Chrome has been granted access to the camera by ensuring that the corresponding checkbox has been clicked. You may need to click the unlock icon in the bottom left corner in order to check Google Chrome.
- Underneath the Camera section you will find a section called Microphone. Make sure that Google Chrome is checked in the same way as in the Camera section.
- Close System Preferences, return to Google Chrome, and refresh the tab containing SmarterProctoring. Chrome will now have access to your camera and you can continue with the onboarding process.


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text: The influence of angle matching in rotor–stator interference (RSI) zone on natural circulation resistance (NCR) of circulating pump in natural circulation condition is illustrated by numerical method, and the analysis and optimization method of natural circulation based on loss coefficient curve are established through experiments. The mechanism and analysis formula of runaway speed are extracted, and the distribution diagram of Euler head density function (EHDF) is obtained to carry out image processing and analysis of secondary flow. Then, the optimal design interval of setting angle of impeller outlet under low flow resistance is acquired. As for the natural circulation loss of static parts, the optimal design interval of guide vane inlet angle and outlet angle with low flow resistance is obtained by analyzing the EHDF distribution diagram of the whole flow parts, which accounts for the position and reason of resistance. In this paper, the mechanism between runaway speed and loss coefficient curve is revealed and the resistance is optimized through the design and analysis of the RSI region, which provides theoretical methods for the analysis of the impeller performance of axial-flow circulating pump. Furthermore, it is a reference for the optimization design of natural circulation system.


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(also lava tunnel)
A natural tunnel within a solidified lava flow, formerly occupied by flowing molten lava.
- Channeled through a lava tube, the sea can roar and blow its spray as high as 50 feet.
- As the lava flows onwards, this skin is left behind as a lava tunnel.
- In 1996, the Italian army proved this by detonating 15,000 pounds of mining explosives to successfully block a lava tube leading from Mount Etna and threatening villages below.
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elements are kept by a given bucket. Well, that's easy - you just need to use local iterators; unique type of iterators for unordered classes. They are supported via begin and end overloads. There are no cbegin/cend methods, since the type [const_]local_iterator represents only constant iterators. The following code iterates through bucket 0:
// Valid only if Container represents set
// otherwise l_iter would be pair
Container::const_local_iterator l_iter;
for(l_iter = cont.begin(0); l_iter!= cont.end(0); ++l_iter)
 wcout << *l_iter << "\t";
And this would render the following text:
144 136 128 120 112 104 96 88 80 72
64 56 48 40 32 24 16 8 0
Since the hashing scheme is the same, all four containers would depict the same values in the same sequence.
One last thing, in the same radius, is to find out on which bucket a particular element is put in. This is achieved through the method bucket. It returns a zero-based bucket position in which the element is put in (or not put in). Yes, using hashing, it returns the correct bucket number for a non-existent element! For example, with output:
wcout << "Element 144 is in: " << cont.bucket(144)
 <<"\nNon-existent 1131 is/would-be in: " << cont.bucket(1131);
/* Element 144 is in: 0
Non-existent 1131 is/would-be in: 5 */
By setting maximum load factors and inserting elements, you see that buckets count do increase appropriately. What if you want to set the bucket count yourself? Like instead of growing on its own from 8,64, 512, 4096..., you might want to give it a hint. Well, you can do it by simply calling the rehash method. This method can be called anytime, before inserting elements, after all elements have been inserted, midst of inserts, or after elements have been removed. The method rehash always rebuilds the hash-table. It will set the minimum hash size to 8, and then gradually double it until your request can be satisfied. For instance, if you specify 10, it will set to 16; if you specify 100, it would set size to 128. Remember, the max-load-factor still remains in effect.
Thus, when you call:
for (int n=0;n<2500;++n)
{ cont.insert( n ); }
Each bucket would have a maximum of 100 elements, a total of 32 buckets, and around 78 elements in each bucket. When you add 5000 elements in it, it would exceed the load-factor (higher than 100), and thus the bucket count would increase to 256.
Sounds confusing? Remember, when the load-factor exceeds its limit, the hash-table would add more buckets, by 8x. That means, for the above example, 32 * 8 = 256. Had you specified 10 (i.e., 16) as the bucket size, the increment of buckets would go like this: 128, 1024, 8192, and so on. It totally depends on the given load factor.
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 - Sep. 11, 2010 - Published first version. Constant Iterators, array, and tuple explained.
 - Sep. 12, 2010 - Eight functions of elaborated.
 - Sep. 13, 2010 - is_sorted and is_sorted_until illustrated.
 - Sep. 16, 2010 - Heaps, is_heap, and is_heap_until explicated.
 - Sep. 19, 2010 - header, and its few classes.
 - Sep. 22, 2010 - More explication of the header.
 - Sep. 25, 2010 - Unordered sets and maps section; maps/sets included in the Constant Iterator section.
 - Sep. 28, 2010 - Local links to sections; about rehash stuff.
 - The remaining concepts are in pipeline to add. Stay tuned!
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Learn more physics!
I have been unable to find this question answered and you guys have the most user friendly website I have found. My questions is:
What materials would prevent two magnets from attracting to each other when placed between them?
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Magnetic fields don't penetrate type I superconductors, so a big sheet
of one of them would work. Of course it would have to be kept cold, and
if the fields are too big it just quits superconducting.
Highly magnetizable material (mu-metal) can also work, if it's
arranged in the right geometry. Mu-metal does the opposite of the
superconductor. It pulls magnetic field lines in, rather than expelling
them. A loop of mu-metal from one pole to the other of one of the
magnets would keep that magnet's field from extending out as much as it
normally would. Of course, a strip of mumetal from one magnet toward
the other magnet can actually increase the attraction.
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Hermetic Sealing – A General Overview, Types And Applications
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A hermetic seal is just another fancy term that is given to a sealing process that makes an object airtight thus keeping the content inside the object safe from the ill-effects of the environment. It can also be used as a form of containment for the content inside the hermetically sealed object from leaking out into the environment.
Hermetic sealing, on the other hand, is the intricate process of creating an object – which is mostly a container that is completely air-tight.
Types of Hermetic Sealing
There are various types of hermetic seals and the variations are there to suit the needs of users who want to use them in a plethora of settings.
With that stated, let us take a closer look at the variations of hermetic seals in the following sections now, shall we!?
Glass-to-metal hermetic seals
As the name suggests –
This is a type of hermetic seal that is created when the glass is attached to a metallic surface thus creating an air-tight condition. It is primarily used to manufacture items like incandescent bulbs.
Glass-to-metal hermetic seals are further subdivided into –
 - Matched hermetic seals: Matched hermetic seals are created using glass and metal that comes with the same coefficient of thermal expansion. These seals are not ideal for working in high-pressure working conditions.
 - Compression hermetic seals: Compression hermetic seals are stronger than the types of hermetic seals mentioned above. These seals are completely capable of remaining operational even in conditions where factors such as pressure and mechanical stress are very high!
Ceramic-to-glass hermetic seals
Ceramic-to-glass hermetic seals are often used as an alternative to glass hermetic seals. This type of hermetic seals is known for its ability to withstand high-pressure operational conditions.
Epoxy hermetic seals
Hermetic seals that are manufactured using epoxy resins that are primarily used to seal metallic items made of brass, copper and the likes are called epoxy hermetic seals.
This type of hermetic seal is known for its capability to remain operational even in working conditions where temperature variations are wide and frequent.
Applications of hermetic seals
Well, hermetic seals find extensive applications in a wide range of sectors.
For instance –
Hermetic seals are used to manufacture:
 - Semiconductor electronics
 - Thermostats
 - A wide range of optical devices
 - MEMS or Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
 - Switches
One may or may not wonder why electronic and electro-mechanical components need to be hermetically sealed.
Well, the reason is simple –
Electronic and electromechanical components are very sensitive and can lose their efficiency or can completely break down when foreign particles or moisture finds their way into them.
The hermetic sealing process is also used to keep documents of historical importance safe.
It should be kept in mind that ideal hermetic seals are achieved when induction heat is used in the process. Using induction heating creates hermetic seals that are tamper-proof. This type of hermetic sealing process finds extensive application in sensitive areas like the medical sector that uses this process to create tamper-proof hermetic seals in ampoules.
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Definition of oblivions
plural of oblivion 1
The word "oblivions" uses 9 letters: B I I L N O O S V.
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Perhaps how we're shaped affects the way we sleep
The shape of our body, total overall body weight we carry, and how that weight is distributed over a mattress surface rank only second to the position we sleep in. It comes down to determining what part these key factors play in relieving crucial pressure points and being able to offer correct spinal alignment in a mattress that will stand the test of time. No two people have the exact same shape and weight and these are differences you will want to take note of when choosing your next mattress.
Next to sleeping position, our body weight and shape will play the biggest role in how well each layer relieves pressure and supports you for proper spinal alignment. There are many differences in needs between people with different weights and shapes … so lets take a look at what they are.
Overall body weight plays a role:
As a rule of thumb the bigger and heavier we are the thicker comfort layer we will need. People with above average weights may require 4 inches of comfort layering as opposed to only 3 inches for instance. This is because a larger person sinking deeper into the mattress increases the perception of softness thicker layering. The same principle can be applied to firmer foam layers which can feel softer to heavier people than average weight and sized individuals.
This perception of softness is quite normal and is affected by how far someone sinks down into the mattress. Firm upper comfort layers is an important part of proper weight distribution and how well the pressure relief for the bigger sleeper and is vital and can be expected to feel as soft to them as a softer layer should feel when slept on by a lighter weight person.
These firmer support layers can help stop the heavier parts of the body from sinking and sagging down too far, a position that can push the spine out of alignment. Examples of comfort layer thickness compared to body weight.
Below average body weight = Can often get away with softer and thinner comfort layering. Core support layers can conceivably be of an average or softer firmness.
Average body weight = Comfort layers of average softness and thickness. Core support layers average firmness.
Above average body weight = Comfort layers and core support layers should be thicker and firmer.
Body weight distribution and shape play a role:
The taboo subject no one wants to talk about is body weight and shape but how it is distributed are key factors when picking out the right mattress. Curvy body types with more pronounced hips, shoulders, and bellies etc. require deeper support for the most effective pressure relief. A sleeping position with more gaps and curves to fill will need to be thicker and softer than those that are less curvy and sleep in a position that is flatter with better weight distribution of body fat. This sleeper will find they require a thicker comfort layer than normal. They should select a firmer support layer to help balance the sinking in with the sinking down into the mattress. Fill bigger gaps and curvy body shapes with thicker layer or layers. Support more weight by increasing bot cores support and comfort layer firmness.
Average body shape and weight distribution = average softness and thickness of mattress comfort layers is recommended along with average firmness of the core supporting layers
Curvy body shape and uneven body weight distribution= softer and thicker comforting layers in addition to making sure the support layers are firmer
Straight/flat even weight distribution and body shape = These body types will find firmer/thinner comfort layers to be most comfortable along with the use of average core support layers


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Machine Learning Assisted Synthesis of Metal-Organic Nanocapsules
Herein, we report the successful discovery of a new hierarchical structure of metal-organic nanocapsules (MONCs) by integrating chemical intuition and machine learning algorithms. By training datasets from a set of both succeeded and failed experiments, we studied the crystallization propensity of metal-organic nanocapsules (MONCs). Among four machine learning models, XGB model affords the highest prediction accuracy of 91%. The derived chemical feature scores and chemical hypothesis from the XGB model assist to identify proper synthesis parameters showing superior performance to a well-trained chemist. This paper will shed light on the discovery of new crystalline inorganic-organic hybrid materials guided by machine learning algorithms.


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This week for our study ofChina we made handmade paper! It was surprisingly easy, so if you were fearful, let me assure you that YOU CAN DO IT!
- Shredded or torn paper
- 2 Felt sheets (You will sandwich paper between felts, so if you want to make more than one sheet of paper, you'll need more felt sheets)
- Window Screen (I found this small one at Lowe's)
- Large plastic basin for water and pulp mixture
STEP 1: Fill your blender about half way with shredded paper, then add water to blender until about 3/4 of the way full.
STEP 2: Blend paper/water mixture until pulpy
STEP 3: Pour LOTS of water in your the large plastic basin then add in blended pulp. Mixture will be very watery.
STEP 4: Dip your screen into the water and gently swish under water until pulp is evenly distributed. Carefully lift up screen out of water. If you have a blank spot on your screen, you can start over, or grab a handful of pulp and put it on manually.
STEP 5: Set screen over basin to drain for a few minutes.
STEP 6: CAREFULLY flip your screen over onto felt sheet. Using dish towel, press all around back side of screen to lift more water and to press paper onto felt. We GENTLY rolled over the top just to flatten it out.
STEP 7: Slowly lift screen up from felt, paper should stick to felt sheet. Place another piece of felt on top of the paper like a sandwich. You can continue to layer paper/felt/paper/felt as many times as you like.
STEP 8: Let paper dry overnight, I removed the top felt pieces to speed things up, but if you do that, you may need to lightly iron the paper through a dish towel to flatten it out.
STEP 9: Paint or decorate! We wrote our Mandarin numbers on our handmade paper!
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By HENRY FREDERICK
Who knew? The crying Indian in the early 1970s ant-littering PSA commercial on TV was not Native American after all. This, according to Today I Found Out, the informative YouTube channel.
Simon Whistler, the narrator of the YouTube channel introduces the late Oscar "Iron Eyes" Cody as "The Crying Indian who wasn't."
Cody portrayed Native Americans in more than 200 films and countless television shows over his 64-year career. But his greatest role perhaps was that of the Native American Indian who sheds a ear when trash is thrown at his feet by those in a passing car near a riverbank after he's gotten out of a canoe.
Cody was actually the son of two Italian immigrants to the US.
Here is a synopsis of how Cody is described by TodayIFoundOut.com:
Born on April 3, 1904 as Espera Oscar de Corti, Cody's parents were both Sicilian immigrants (Antonio de Corti and wife, Francesca Salpietra). He grew up in Gueydan, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, where his parents ran a grocery store.
After his father and mother split up, Cody joined his father in Texas, where the family surname was shortened to just Corti. Oscar and his brothers, Joseph and Frank, eventually took off to California (supposedly after being exposed to movie making when a film crew used their farm as a set), changed their last name to Cody, and began working in Hollywood. Throughout his career, despite several actual Native American actors being highly skeptical of his supposed heritage, Cody claimed that he was of Cherokee-Cree descent. Besides other facets of his origin story that changed over the years, he frequently changed the stated place of his birth, perhaps to hide his true ancestry...
Cody appeared in over 200 films and TV shows and worked with some of the top names in Hollywood at the time including John Wayne (The Big Trail 1930), Joseph Cotton (The Great Sioux Massacre 1965), Steve McQueen (Nevada Smith 1966) and Richard Harris (A Man Called Horse 1970).


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Derby Community Centre was constructed in approximately 1967, with an addition, forming the second-floor community space, added in 1976. The arena housed seasonal ice up until the mid 1980's. The space is now available for community use and is routinely used by the Derby Pioneers every Monday. Other uses of the facility include Roller Derby which make use of the arena floor approximately weekly through the late spring and summer, and Owen Sound lacrosse who make use of the arena floor for a few weeks early in the spring for training, before moving to Shallow Lake (once ice is out) and then Owen Sound. The facility is currently under-utilized with less than 15 hours of programming a week on average.
Artificial turf is in high demand by several sports' user groups, notably soccer, lacrosse, and baseball locally, but also field hockey, ultimate frisbee and other sports uses. Artificial turf is also commonly used by other community groups for a variety of activities including community events, youth and children's camps and birthday parties. Artificial turf provides several benefits over natural turf, providing a consistent surface regardless of weather conditions, and a surface which is durable to use. Indoor artificial turf further extends these benefits by providing year-round accessibility. However, artificial turf is expensive to install, leading to higher hourly rates for use, or the need for subsidies. As a result of high user costs, private facilities are limited, and new built community-based facilities tend to be limited to high population centres.
Ontario Sport Development (OSD)
Ontario Sport Development (OSD) is an incorporated private company. OSD's roots are in partnership with Brampton North Soccer with whom OSD has established indoor artificial and outdoor turf programs in several communities including Brampton, Mississauga, Alliston, Barrie and now Angus.
Given the high cost of new indoor artificial turf and the challenging business model to recoup initial outlay, OSD are looking for under-utilized facilities in communities where there is a desire for artificial turf, that could be re-purposed for artificial turf purposes. OSD have approached the Township in respect to Derby Community Centre with a proposal to assume operation of the Community Centre for a period of at least 10 years to support and service the community with an indoor artificial turf facility at rates which are attractive to local user groups.
OSD would assume the full operation of the Derby Community Centre, both the arena floor and community room. OSD have indicated that they would be willing to assume any and all agreements that the Township has with existing user groups and honour these throughout their operation of the centre assuming that such use is compatible with the artificial turf. OSD would be responsible for all operational costs, and staffing of the facility, and currently propose to have a full-time staff person employed at the site. OSD believe that at least 40 hours of programming a week can be generated on average at Derby. The Township would retain ownership and responsibility for capital costs associated with the building. OSD would invest in the installation of artificial turf and would look for the Township to partner on the costs of installing radiant heat heating to the arena to support year-round activity.
An annual lease with income of approximately $5,000 annually is anticipated.
The Township would need to contribute approximately $10,000 toward the installation of radiant heat. The 2023 budget included $375,000 for the modernization of municipally owned buildings, the Township's portion of the costs for installing radiant heat could be funded from this.
Approximately $15,000 in annual floor and pioneer hall rental income would no longer be collected as revenue by the Township.
The Township currently donates $10,000 per year to the Derby Pioneers (equating to their rental fees each year) and it is anticipated that this support would continue to be requested from the Township to offset rental fees that would now be owed to OSD as operators of the Community Centre.
The Township currently allocates some facility staff resources to opening and closing the building and cleaning (building operations). This amounts to approximately 2 - 3 days a month; these resources would no longer be required. However, staff resources to ensure the appropriate management of the building would still be required.
The Township would commit to maintaining the building fabric for a period of no less than 10 years; as indicated, this is likely committing $1.5M. Staff believe that access to grants to support building infrastructure will be limited in nature without significant improvements to environmental performance and accessibility.


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Traveling LFP plume trajectories. LFP plume mean location was determined in 1-ms time steps (see Experimental Procedures and Figure 2G). (A) LFP plumes can originate in different locations and travel along variable trajectories. Two examples from the same recording are given for each of the two orthogonal recording planes in the hyperpallium: horizontal (red) and sagittal (yellow; multi-electrode orientations are the same as in Figure 1A). (B) The net plume propagation along the two orthogonal axes of the multi-electrode array was calculated for every LFP plume in a recording; shown are two recordings from different birds. Every gray dot corresponds to one plume. Plume propagation is variable, but not completely random. The mean net LFP plume movement is indicated as a black arrow. (C) Mean net LFP peak movement vectors in the hyperpallium (one recording per bird; n = 11) illustrating the non-random nature of slow-wave propagation: plumes tend to propagate toward the surface of the brain.
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What is IntPtr Zero?
A read-only field that represents a pointer or handle that has been initialized to zero. public: static initonly IntPtr Zero; C# Copy.
Can IntPtr be null?
IntPtr is a value type and cannot be null.
What is IntPtr?
The IntPtr type is designed to be an integer whose size is platform-specific. The IntPtr type can be used by languages that support pointers and as a common means of referring to data between languages that do and do not support pointers. IntPtr objects can also be used to hold handles.
What is IntPtr handle?
This is typically referring to an operating system Handle, and used internally. For example, Windows Forms uses an IntPtr to refer to the Control's native Window Handle (HWND).
What is Gchandle C#?
Synopsis. This class is used when you need to pass a managed object to unmanaged code. Normal , which ensures that the object will not be freed by the garbage collector. (This means that some kind of user code must also call the Free() method in order to release the object.)
What is IntPtr C++?
IntPtr can refer to a conventional pointer of C++, whatever it is : void*, int*, long*, float*, so on. If you are gonna call a C++ function which returns a pointer or need a referenced pointer parameter, you surely needs IntPtr in your C# code like you wrote. Permalink.
What is GCHandle?
The GCHandle structure is used with the GCHandleType enumeration to create a handle corresponding to any managed object. When the handle has been allocated, you can use it to prevent the managed object from being collected by the garbage collector when an unmanaged client holds the only reference.
When to use intptr.zero instead of null?
When calling the Windows API from managed code, you can pass IntPtr.Zero instead of null if an argument is expected to be either a pointer or a null. For example, the following call to the Windows CreateFile function supplies IntPtr.Zero for the pSecurityAttributes and hTemplateFile argument values.
How to create an intptr zero field in Windows?
Module Example Private Const GW_OWNER As Integer = 4 Private Declare Function GetWindow Lib "user32" (hWnd As IntPtr, wFlag As Integer) As IntPtr Public Sub Main () Dim hwnd = new IntPtr (3) Dim hOwner As IntPtr = GetWindow (hwnd, GW_OWNER) If hOwner = IntPtr.Zero Then Console.WriteLine ("Window not found.")
How do you make a cell have a zero value?
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EON Reality together with partners UNIDO, SIDA, and others to implement Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer solutions in Africa
IRVINE, CA, July 21, 2014 – EON Reality, the world's leading provider of Virtual Reality software, systems, and applications, will tour nine African nations in order to promote Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer in the region. Together with UNIDO, SIDA, and others, EON Learn for Life Program will help to bring these Virtual Reality innovations to communities that need them the most.
The EON Learn for Life Program and its partners will establish a self-sustainable African based Interactive Digital Center (IDC) to develop the Virtual Reality ecosystem in Africa. To compliment this center, EON Reality will also found satellite centers to propagate Virtual Reality technologies in their respective region. Creating an African based network of IDCs will allow the EON Learn for Life Program and partners to quickly respond to the needs of the African community and marketplace.
"The educational potential of interactive Virtual Reality technology is limitless. By using visual metaphors independent of literacy levels or a specific spoken language, lifesaving knowledge to those that need it the most can be distributed much more efficiently," said Anna Razumejeva, Director of EON Learn for Life Program. "We are eager to establish an African IDC and work together with UNIDO, SIDA and other philanthropic organizations that have a huge experience of the region."
This tour will cover South Africa (Aug 26), Botswana (Aug 29), Zambia (Sept 3), Kenya (Sept 6), Ethiopia (Sept 9), Ghana (Sept 11), Ivory Coast (Sept 15), Morocco (Sept 17), and Algeria (Sept 21). EON Reality is currently focusing on countries where strong ties exist for EON or its partners. By building on these existing relationships, EON Reality will identify potential partnerships to create a major IDC Hub in Africa. Additionally, EON is investigating potential projects that bring the transformative power of Virtual Reality based learning to those in need.
For more information on the EON Learn For Life Program please visit _URL_
About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world's leading provider of Virtual Reality software, systems and applications. EON Reality provides state-of-the-art 3D display technology for immersive and stereoscopic viewing, from portable tablet PCs and glass free stereo display systems to curved-screen and immersive rooms consisting of multi-channel projection walls. The technology foundation for developing interactive digital content includes importing the most common 3D animation formats into EON's authoring software and creating modules and applications that can be viewed on various display systems. EON's technology solutions enable all organizations to more effectively visually communicate, collaborate and accelerate knowledge transfer. For further information, visit _URL_.


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From multiple perspectives to shared understanding. A small group in an online learning environment.
In: Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 52, No. 1: pp. 77-95
The aim of this study was to explore how learners operating in a small group reach shared understanding as they work out joint research questions and build a theoretical framework and to identify the resources and tools they used in the process. The learners' own interpretations of their group activities and learning were also taken into account. The data, consisting of group discussions and the documents produced by the group, were subjected to a qualitative content analysis. The group members employed a variety of resources and tools to exchange their individual perspectives and achieve shared understanding. Summaries of relevant literature laid a foundation for the group's theoretical discussions. Reflective comparisons between their book knowledge and their personal experiences of online interaction and collaboration were frequent, suggesting that such juxtapositions may have enhanced their learning by intertwining the content to be mastered and the activities entailed by this particular content.


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From the outside, a pressure-assist toilet may look like a traditional one but, they function rather differently. The ceramic tank has an air-filled pressure container fitted in it. While a standard toilet uses gravity to flush water through, a pressure-assist toilet uses compressed air. This results in water being forced into the toilet bowl at a much more powerful rate than gravity alone can achieve.
Pressure-assist toilets come with many advantages. For instance, the strong flushing capacity of this type of toilet results in fewer clogs in the system. Plus, it's water efficiency will save gallons of water each year making it much more eco-friendly.
Older homes also benefit from pressure-assisted toilets, this is because the powerful force of the flush helps to push waste through old pipework. Also, due to the tank's design, you will not see a buildup of condensation when the weather is humid. They are also easier to maintain than standard toilets.
Before you start replacing your toilets for pressure assist ones, there are a few things you should be aware of. For example, this type of toilet has a much louder flush than a gravity kind. They can also be more expensive than a standard toilet. You may also find that if your home has low water pressure, a pressure-assist toilet may not work as efficiently because they will need at least 20 to 30 PSI of pressure.


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The interaction of verapamil and norverapamil with beta-adrenergic receptors.
To determine the effect of calcium-channel blockers on beta-adrenergic receptors, we studied the interactions of verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine with both human lymphocyte beta 2-adrenergic receptors and rat myocardial beta 1-adrenergic receptors by means of radioligand binding assays. We also determined the functional consequences of these interactions by measuring adenylate cyclase activity. Radioligand binding studies in vitro demonstrated a Ki of verapamil for the lymphocyte beta 2-receptor of 32 +/- 4 microM. Diltiazem and nifedipine were much less potent. In studies of adenylate cyclase activity, verapamil was shown to act as a competitive beta-receptor antagonist. Also, norverapamil, the active metabolite of verapamil, had the highest affinity for the beta-receptor of any of the calcium-channel blockers studied (Ki = 4.2 +/- 0.8 microM). After 1 week of verapamil administration in six normal subjects, isoproterenol-stimulated adenylate cyclase activity in lymphocytes was increased from 60 +/- 4% to 83 +/- 10% over basal activity (p less than .05). This was associated with an increase in lymphocyte beta-receptor affinity for agonist as represented by the decrease in the IC50 for isoproterenol inhibition of [125I] iodocyanopindolol binding from 240 +/- 20 to 170 +/- 10 nM (p less than .05). Additionally, plasma norepinephrine levels were reduced from 206 +/- 58 to 92 +/- 18 pg/ml with 1 week of verapamil treatment (p less than .05). Our data suggest that verapamil affects lymphocyte beta-receptors in vitro and with long-term administration regulates lymphocyte beta-receptor function either directly or indirectly via a reduction in plasma catecholamine levels.
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PhosLube – Base Oils Aromatic Carbon Analysis
Aromatic carbon analysis within a lubricant mineral base oil is very important because content ranges can directly effect outcomes of other tests such as viscosity and boiling points. This analysis is typically performed via infrared spectroscopy, which focuses primarily on the electromagnetic spectrum (wavelengths and frequencies). This is a form of absorption spectroscopy, which measures absorption of radiation via frequency/wavelengths during interaction with the sample being analyzed. These tests are typically performed to determine particles amounts within a sample. PhosLube offers a number of tests for base oils, but aromatic carbon analysis may be the most common.


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Medical Humanities Sheffield is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to apply for three PhD studentships in a linked network studying the impacts of disease on personal identity, and the roles of shame and stigma. Concepts of shame and stigma have shaped our responses to disease throughout history, whether the diseases themselves are associated with stigma (for example, leprosy), or the consequences of disease-related behaviours which cause shame (addiction). These personal responses have profound impact on the ability of subjects to access treatment and engage with therapies with confidence.
Many diseases with psychological components are associated with complex sensations of stigma and shame that are rarely vocalized, poorly understood, and which change over time and with culture and context. The meanings of diseases as constructed through the interaction of medicine, the law, and societal assumptions requires a new, multidisciplinary vision to identify, dissect and explore their historical, cultural, emotional and clinical perspectives. Medical Humanities Sheffield was created specifically to enable these translational networks, and we propose what we believe to be the first interdisciplinary network worldwide to use multiple diseases and interdisciplinary techniques to inform and understand this critical pathway.
The network will establish the contemporary intersections and tensions between medical knowledge and practice, popular conceptions and attitudes, and the emotional state of patients. It involves placing these current scenarios and situations in meaningful historical and cultural perspective and linking the studentships together in a network makes for an in-built comparative dimension to the project.


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Download Body Language apk 1.0.11 free for Android smartphone
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Molly Moccasins is a new kind of book series encouraging all young adventurers to read, play, think, investigate and imagine in their everyday lives while supporting early learning and literacy development. Within each story, Molly's toes tingle in her special moccasins inspiring adventure and reminding her that, "a curious mind is never bored."
In this story, Molly and her mother prepare for a visit from a dear old friend. She was a school friend of Molly's mother who now lives in Brazil and is bringing her son who does not speak English. Molly tries to learn a few words of Portuguese to help on the play date, but ends up discovering that sometimes body language is all you need to communicate to have a fun-filled afternoon!
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College Vs. Pros: Should Athletes Leave School Early?
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College Vs. Pros: Should Athletes Leave School Early?
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We see it every year. Athletes that are still in college must choose between the risk of going professional in their sport, or risking injury for another year of ball.
Athletes like O.J. Mayo and Michael Crabtree have been a few of the players that have put their education on hold to test their values in their respective sports. Other athletes like Troy Smith and A.Q. Shipley have put education first, while still reaching the professional level in their sports.
Athletes have been successful through both of these decisions; however, some athletes have been left behind that chose the wrong path to professionalism. You can take professionalism any way you want it, but in this case I refer to professionalism as the act of making a living in any field, whether that means being an athlete or working in a cubicle in your metropolitan broker's office.
There are many points to both sides of the arguments and each has levied beneficial stories and opinions. Ultimately the decision is yours to what you think in this situation, but I can promise you that what you get from these next statements could persuade you to either side.
Leaving School for a Professional sport
1) Allows great athletes to earn a living faster and provide for their families
Like it or not, the money that athletes get goes a long way towards the development of their families and themselves.
Good people find ways to do good things for society. These players could put the money back into their communities and give youths in their hometown the ability to play sports when it could have been previously impossible.
Giving money to people isn't always a bad thing.
2) Prevents the risk of injury in college
One of the main factors in college athletes choosing to leave early is the risk of injury. Many athletes feel that if they stay in college they could get injured and put their professional career at risk.
If these athletes choose to leave early, they will get paid great money and there are benefits for players who get injured. Although these benefits might not be as bountiful as a healthy athlete's contract, it is a great way for a player to receive closure if anything were to happen that could question their future in the sport.
3) Allows for studies after their career
Many of you can remember the expenses of college. Athletes that do not get scholarships are put in a hole financially with loans gaining interest while they are trying to decide what to do with their lives.
Though many athletes do receive some amount of money from their college or university for sports, some do not receive this reward. Going professional would link the athlete to financial security and they could probably study just about anything they would want after their professional career.
Staying in College and receiving a Degree
1) Secures the future of the athlete
Not everyone becomes a professional athlete. There are many people that make an honest living every day in careers that do not involve playing a sport.
For those fortunate enough to be the elite in their sport, receiving a degree before going pro is a way to tie the loose ends to their future.
Risk to injury is high in professional sports and if an athlete's career would be in jeopardy, they would have something to fall back on. You can do many things in the work force with a college degree and this option is probably the safest decision to ensure a career in any field.
2) Teaches maturity
Apart from the outlandish amounts of money professional athletes receive; some of this money is given to athletes barely in their 20's. College kids are used to being broke. Its college. Everybody is broke.
Go from rags to riches too quickly and these athletes may not know what to do with their money. Before you know it they could own a ten bedroom house on Miami Beach with a BMW and Ferrari in the garage. You may say "what's the big deal?" but both you and I know this is not how money should be spent.
Suppose an athlete spends one year in college and goes to the NBA. All of those first year or two classes aren't completely useless. The athlete could take a financial accounting class in his second year that could teach him the proper way to invest his money.
Instead of that athlete spending half of his $3.5 million contract on a house and car they could invest away money to ensure a bright future for them and their family. At 19-or 20-years-old these athletes don't need millions of dollars and if they do get it they should at least know what to do with it.
3) Enhances knowledge
Most individuals go to college to gain the knowledge they need to make their way in the work force. This kind of knowledge will help anyone trying to find their calling in the work place.
Athletes have a gift physically and most have gifts intellectually as well. To make the most of their college experience would be to finish, graduate, and earn a degree.
Take Myron Rolle for example. Rolle was a gifted safety that played at Florida State from 2006 to 2009. Rolle postponed his entry in the NFL Draft in 2009 to study over-seas at Oxford after he received the Rhodes Scholarship (only awarded to 32 people every year).
How many players can you think would postpone their entry into the NFL Draft to go to Oxford to attend more school? Rolle is a prime example of a true student-athlete and other athletes should take this example as they try to decide whether to leave early or stay and finish their studies.
The Final Prognosis
The fact is this: these players are student-athletes. Student comes before athlete. These players go to college for an education, not a draft pick. Although some of these players do end up playing at the next level, the smartest decision they can make is to ensure their future by finishing school.
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Children Travelling Alone
Letting your little one fly alone can be a scary experience, but our comprehensive guide and friendly airline staff to assist you on the day will ensure your child has a safe and enjoyable journey.
How old does my child have to be to fly alone?
An unaccompanied minor (UNMR) is any child aged between 5 and 11 (not yet 12 years of age) who is flying by themselves and not travelling with a parent, guardian or immediate family member.
Children younger than five are not permitted to fly by themselves. Children aged 12 and over are considered 'adults' by airline ticketing standards, but parents can specifically request an unaccompanied minor service for children aged 12 to 15.
These age brackets are fairly consistent for most airlines, but it's important to contact your Flight Centre consultant to ensure your child qualifies as an unaccompanied minor.
Do I have to book my child as an unaccompanied minor?
Yes. You must make a specific booking for your child if they are travelling by themselves and meet the unaccompanied minor age requirements. Young passengers may not be able to get onto the aircraft if they are alone do not have the required unaccompanied minor booking.
Not all flights accept unaccompanied minors, so it's important to check with your airline or booking agent first. There are also restrictions on flights with transfers or stopovers which may prevent your child from being able to travel by themselves.
How do I make an unaccompanied minor booking?
All Flight Centre consultants are able to handle the finer details and make a booking for your solo voyager. There's a bit more to it than just booking the airfares, so it's a good idea to have a consultant liaise with an airline on your behalf so you can focus on getting your youngster ready for their big journey.
What documentation do I need for an UNMR booking?
Every airline has special unaccompanied minor travel documentation that parents or guardians must complete prior to flying – this includes information on the 'sender' and 'receiver' who will accompany the child at departure and arrival points.
Adults at both the departure and arrival points will need to present identification that matches up with the documentation given to the airline in order to send off or pick up the young guest.
Do unaccompanied minor bookings cost extra?
There is usually a specific fee for unaccompanied minors, which varies between domestic and international routes and carrier. Airfares are generally charged at an adult price although this may be different at the discretion of your airline.
Only a certain number of unaccompanied minors are permitted on board at one time (usually fewer than six), so it's important to secure your child's booking as soon as possible.
Young passengers flying by themselves are well looked after by both ground and cabin staff. At the airport, you must accompany your child through check-in and to the gate where a cabin crew member will meet you. Unaccompanied minors receive priority boarding so the crew can help them get settled, stow away their cabin baggage and answer any questions they might have.
Step-by-step at the airport:
 1. Arrive at the airport and make your way to the check-in and bag drop counters
 2. Have your personal ID and your child's ID ready, plus sender/receiver details to confirm with the airline staff
 3. After your child has received their boarding pass, go to the gate at least 30-minutes prior to departure
 4. A flight attendant will meet you at the gate and will go through paperwork before boarding
 5. The attendant will accompany your child on board and get them settled before other guests
 6. Wait for the aircraft to depart in case it has to return to the gate for any unexpected reason
Don't forget to bring:
 - The required unaccompanied minor travel documentation
 - Medical clearance forms if necessary
 - Your child's identification (birth certificate, passport or ID card)
 - Comfort items to make the journey less stressful for very young guests
Where will my child be sitting?
Unaccompanied minors are usually seated close to the cabin crew areas (the flight attendant jump seats near the exits or food service area), close to bathrooms and next to a vacant seat where possible.
What is the flight attendant's job with UNMRs?
The crew often devote a great amount of attention to their younger guests, making it a priority to ensure they are feeling secure and comfortable during the journey. Flight attendants check on UNMRs multiple times during the flight.
When the attendant accompanies the child on board they will show them to their seat, explain the entertainment controls such as volume and channel selection, show them where the bathrooms are located and explain how to use the call button.
In-flight food options for young guests
It's a good idea to make sure your child has some cash with them if they are on a flight that doesn't have a meal service or, alternatively, pack them some ready-to-eat snacks to take on board. Snack items available on in-flight menus often include fresh sandwiches, muffins, crackers with cheese, cookies, chips, chocolate, juice and soft drink.
If your child is travelling internationally, long-haul or on a domestic flight that includes a meal with the airfare, you are able to specify a kid's meal as well as any dietary requirements when you make the booking or no later than 24-hours before the flight. Ask your Flight Centre consultant about meal options when you book the airfare for your young jet setter.
Travel Tip: Sugary food and drink can sometimes cause motion sickness, especially if your child is already a little nervous. Make sure they have their own bottle of water to keep hydrated during the flight.
Kid-friendly entertainment options
When it comes to onboard entertainment, you are often able to specify on the unaccompanied minor forms whether you consent for your child to access the TV, movies and music options if free entertainment if provided.
On domestic or international flights that have in-flight entertainment, there is usually a selection of children's programs and movies either delivered via seatback screens or hand-held devices which can be hired at a cost.
Pack some items in your child's cabin baggage to keep them occupied during the flight, such as colouring-in books, portable DVD players or travel-friendly games they can play by themself. If your child has their own personal electronic device, here are our five favourite apps for learning along the way:
 - Pettson's Inventions
 - Endless Alphabet
 - Squeebles Maths Bingo
 - How it Works: Machines
 - Music Matching with Lisa Loeb
Travel Tip: Make sure your child has their headphones or earphones if they are going to be listening to a personal electronic device.
Arriving safe and sound - what to expect
Possibly the most important part of the journey is your child's arrival at their destination. The unaccompanied minor forms require you to list a parent or guardian who will be picking up your little one at the gate once they have landed. and it is vitally important to ensure the same person who is listed on the form is the person who picks the child up.
Due to legal reasons, airlines are not permitted to hand over a child to someone who is not listed on the documentation or without ID, even if they are a family member.
Unaccompanied minors will be the last off the plane. The flight attendant will deliver them to their waiting parent or guardian along with the forms that were signed at the start of the journey from the departure point. These forms are again signed by the attendant and the receiver who is collecting the child, completing the final leg of their journey.
Travel Tip: If there's a chance someone other than the listed adult may have to pick up your child, list all prospective 'receivers' on the form just in case.
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