Graphing a Probability Density
Graphing the probability density or cumulative probability density of an uncertain variable is easy in Analytica. You need only select Probability Density or Cumulative Probability from the Result menu, or from the result mode dropdown at the top-left corner of a result window. In these cases, Analytica's GUI automatically knows how to show statistical results when the computed result is a sample indexed by Run.
However, if you compute a PDF or CDF histogram yourself, you end up with a 2-D array of histogram points. To plot this as a histogram, you set up a coordinate index. This mini-tutorial walks you through the steps.
Setting up the Data
Let's begin by computing some histograph data.
1. Start Analytica. In the model object window, title the model "Plotting Histogram Data". Then close the object window.
2. On the diagram, create a chance node, Ch1, and set its definition to
3. Press ResultToolbarButton.jpg to view the result.
That doesn't look like the PDF of a gamma distribution, does it? In this graph, the bin coordinates (X) are being plotted as one series, and the density values (Y) as a second series. To plot the PDF, we need to plot X versus Y, rather than plotting X and Y as separate series.
Before doing this, let's examine how the underlying data is organized.
4. Switch to table view, i.e., press the TableModeIcon.jpg button in the graph window. For easier viewing, pivot the table so that the Step index forms the rows, the DensityIndex the columns.
The values that we wish to plot on the X-values are stored in the first column of the data. The values we wish to plot on the Y-axis are in the second column. Hence, the Step index dimensions a set of 2-D data points. Each row of this table represents one point having an (X,Y) coordinate given by the two column values.
To use each row as a coordinate, we must tell Analytica to use the DensityIndex as the coordinate index (i.e., the index that dimensions the coordinates of each point).
5. Press the XYbutton.jpg at the top-left corner of the result window. Select "Use Coordinate Index".
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6. Finally, graph the data by pressing GraphModeIcon.jpg, and we have the desired density graph.
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Simple Guide to Cosmetic Clay Types & their Uses!
Updated: Jul 24, 2020
There is an endless number of ways in which to use cosmetic clays, and we encourage you to find your creative outlet!
BENTONITE CLAY Bentonite clay is composed of volcanic ash sediments that have been weathered over a long period of time. Sodium bentonite clay is known for its swelling properties, as it acts like a sponge when mixed with water. This clay is very popular for facial masks, foot baths, or bath soaking blends.
Dry Characteristics: The dry clay has a neutral scent and a pale, off-white color. The texture is slightly grainy, but it smooths out when pressed between the fingers. While it does leave something of a powdery coating behind when brushed off, the dry clay doesn't stick to skin too much.
Wet Characteristics: When wet, the clay paste is off-white in color with a smooth consistency. If liquid is added in too slowly, clumps will form, and the use of a whisk is helpful for keeping a smooth consistency. This wet clay spreads smoothly on skin, and its thick texture is reminiscent of cooked oatmeal.
Bowls and spoons with wet and dry bentonite and French green clays.
FRENCH GREEN CLAY French green clay is so named because some of the first recorded deposits of this clay were found in France, although it is now known to be found in many different spots around the globe. This fine-textured clay takes its verdant color from decomposed plant matter. Many people find French green clay helpful for occasional blemishes, and it is generally used by those with average to oily skin.
Dry Characteristics: French green clay has a neutral earthy aroma and pale green color. This clay doesn't "puff" (create a cloud of fine mist) out of the bag and has a fine texture, with a slight graininess.
Wet Characteristics: When water is added, the paste of this clay tends to have a slight lumpiness. Be sure to mix slowly and thoroughly with a whisk when adding liquid for smoother clay preparations. This clay has a somewhat darker green hue when moistened then in its dry form. The texture has a tendency to be a bit grainy when applied to the skin and is similar to the Rhassoul clay in consistency.
FULLER'S EARTH CLAY Fuller's earth clay has very strong oil absorbing abilities, and because of this, it is recommended for those with very oily skin. This clay is also helpful in stain removal and has mild natural bleaching properties.
Dry Characteristics: The dry clay has a lightly earthy scent and an off-white to greenish and tan color. The texture is fine and powdery. It is also very lightweight, so watch out, it can get everywhere!
Wet Characteristics: Fuller's earth clay is very smooth and easy to mix with liquids. The color is dark grey to dark tan, and it retains a fairly thick consistency when wet.
Plate with 4 sections, filled with the earth-toned clays Fuller's earth and rhassoul.
RHASSOUL CLAY Rhassoul clay is a fine, red-colored clay from Morocco that has been used for centuries in the realm of natural skin care. While it will still absorb oils from the skin, it is much gentler than many other clays and is typically recommended for more sensitive or mature skin types.
Dry Characteristics: When dry, this clay has a light reddish-brown color and a fine texture; its slight grain feels similar to French green clay. However, unlike French clay, its lightness gives it a tendency to slightly puff out of an opened bag.
Wet Characteristics: This clay mixes easily into water to create a darker, red-brown colored paste without lumps. It still retains a slight graininess, though this goes away as the clay absorbs water. It's easy to smooth onto skin and has a thin consistency when spread out.
Bowl and spoon with constituted beige clay and a spoon of dried white Kaolin clay spilling off of it.
WHITE COSMETIC CLAY White cosmetic clay (aka Kaolin clay), is not as absorbent as other clays, making it appropriate for skin that tends to be drier or more sensitive. Often, this clay is found as an ingredient in mineral makeup.
Dry Characteristics: This clay has a neutral scent with a light tan color that can vary to off-white. The texture is very fine and soft, and it will coat skin with a thin powdery layer when handled.
Wet Characteristics: When liquid is added, this clay takes on a much darker tan color. The texture remains fine and mixes easily with water, and it is smooth and grit-free.
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The Adventures of Valdo & Marie Ubi Soft Entertainment Software (France), Ubi Soft Entertainment Software (France), 1997
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Besides play, this title features the following intents:
 - Licensed title
 - Educative message broadcasting
This title is used by the following domains:
 - Entertainment
 - Education
This title targets the following audience:
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The gameplay of this title is Game-based
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The core of gameplay is defined by the rules below:
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The Adventures of Valdo & Marie The Adventures of Valdo & Marie is an educational game for kids. The player takes the role of Valdo who is aboard a 16th century Portuguese ship heading for Japan. On the journey, they will explore exotic lands and deal with pirates, sharks, and storms. The main objective of the game is to gather the scattered pieces of a treasure map and reveal a mysterious adventure.
Most of the gameplay consists of the usual adventure activities: searching the environment, collecting items and solving puzzles. Most of them are of the classic item based kind but there are also a few dialogue and logic puzzles. Additionally the player has to solve a few action based mini games, e.g. a Soko-Ban or a Lemmings variant. It is possible to bypass some puzzles entirely which has a impact later in the game: either getting stuck without the possibility of going back or receiving another of the nine endings.
The educational part of the game consists mostly of the historically accurate foundation of the story and the environment. There are also many additional information in text form to read. Some puzzles require this knowledge to be solved, e.g. about ship speed. [source:mobygames]
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Furtive means sly or surreptitious. It is believed to have been first used in 1480 and is of Latin origin. It was derived from the word furtivus where furt means thief. Synonyms of this word include cloaked and sneaky.
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Meaning of buried in Hindi
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Meaning of BURIED in English
 1. placed in a grave
 2. Of bury
 3. Covered from view; as, her face buried (or hidden) in her hands; buried in the smoke of many rifles.,placed in a grave; as, the hastily buried corpses. opposite of unburied.
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BURIED has been recently used in news headlines. Please see the examples belowExamples and usage of BURIED in prose and poetry
To better understand the meaning of BURIED, certain examples of its usage are presented.Examples from famous English prose on the use of the word BURIED
 1. "Hermione buried her face in her arms; harry strongly suspected she had burst into tears"
 The word/phrase 'buried' was used by 'J. K. Rowling' in 'Harry potter and the sorcerer's stone'.
 2. "Hermione sat down on a stone step and buried her nose in voyages with vampires again"
 'J. K. Rowling' has used the buried in the novel Harry potter and the chamber of secrets.
 3. "Hagrid turned around and hurried back toward his cabin, his face buried in his handkerchief"
 To understand the meaning of buried, please see the following usage by J. K. Rowling in Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban.
BURIED usage in Proverbs/IdiomsUsage of "BURIED": Examples from famous English Poetry
 1. "But thee, deep buried in the silent tomb"
 - This term buried was used by William Wordsworth in the Poem Desideria.
 2. "Who died and were buried together"
 - This term buried was used by Richard Crashaw in the Poem An epitaph upon husband and wife.
 3. "Leave it buried in this vault"
 - This term buried was used by Ben Jonson in the Poem Epitaph (i).
Usage of "BURIED" in sentences
 1. "Afghani women buried under their burkas"
 2. "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"
 3. "Untouchable resources buried deep within the earth"
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Tapioca makes Sorbet taste even better, by Ufuk Kayserilioglu
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As part of our adoption process of Sorbet at Shopify, we needed an automated way to teach Sorbet about our ~400 gem dependencies. We tackled this problem by generating a Ruby Interface file (RBI) for each gem using runtime reflection. Thus, the gem tapioca was born. With the recent addition of RBI generation for various DSLs, including Rails, Tapioca has become the perfect complement to Sorbet and is the exclusive tool used at Shopify for gradual type adoption.
Come join us and see how Tapioca can make Sorbet taste even better, and how you can also start using it in your Sorbet recipes.
Details
The intended audience of the talk will be people who are thinking about adopting Sorbet in their codebases or have had problems with adoption before.
The desired outcome of the talk will be to have empowered the listeners with a new tool to help them on their journey in gradual type adoption. Moreover, we aim to present some of the runtime reflection techniques that we have used to build the tool, which could be useful for a more general audience.
A rough outline of the talk will be as follows:
 - Intro: The need for RBI file generation
 - Static analysis and Sorbet's limitation.
 - What happens when you depend on types from a gem.
 - What happens when you create methods at runtime.
 - RBI format and how it can solve these problems.
 - Runtime Reflection: Ruby reflection APIs
 - How do you do runtime reflection in Ruby.
 - How can you use that to generate RBIs for gems.
 - How can you use that to generate RBIs for DSLs.
 - Tapioca: All this built into Tapioca
 - How does the gem work.
 - How can you get started with Sorbet with ease.
 - Which DSLs are supported out of the box.
 - How can you add generators for your custom DSLs
 - Conclusions and Takeaways
Pitch
During our 1.5 year experience of adopting Sorbet at Shopify, we've realized that the biggest obstacles to adoption are gem definitions and dynamic methods.
Since Sorbet does not analyze the codebase's gem dependencies it needs to be told about the types coming from gems. Moreover, since Sorbet is a static type-checker, it needs to be told about all the methods that are dynamically created at runtime by various DSLs (for example, all the attribute definitions in Active Record models, that don't even have any static artefacts in the codebase).
This talk will present an overview of how we've solved these problems at Shopify and how we have shared it as an open-source project for the whole community to use and build upon. It will outline the obstacles new comers could face adopting Sorbet, and outline how they can be overcome using Tapioca.
The speaker is the primary author of the open-source tapioca gem and has been leading the effort of gradual type adoption at Shopify.
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HAMPTON, Va. -- More than 150 Mars atmosphere experts from the U.S., Canada and Europe will be in Williamsburg, Va., for a NASA sponsored workshop.
NASA's Langley Research Center in nearby Hampton, Va., will host the four-day workshop, Nov. 10-13, at The Woodlands Hotel and Conference Center in Colonial Williamsburg. The goal of the Third International Workshop on the Mars Atmosphere: Modeling and Observations is to bring together experts on the Mars atmosphere and climate system.
Scientific interest in Mars is due in large part to its atmosphere, which has shaped its history and surface. This may have created past climate conditions that were suitable for sustaining surface liquid water and possibly life. The study of the Martian atmosphere and comparing its meteorology or weather conditions to Earth's is also of great interest to scientists who hope to better understand our atmosphere and improve our knowledge of the Martian environment for future robotic and human missions.
The workshop co-organizers and co-chairs are Joel Levine from the NASA Langley science directorate and Francois Forget from the Laboratoire de Meteorologie Dynamique, France. Workshop sponsors are the Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston; the Centre National d'Etudies Spatial (the French space agency); and NASA's Mars Exploration Program and the Mars Program Office at the Jet Propulsion.
The Williamsburg workshop is the first time that this meeting will take place in the U.S. The previous two meetings took place in Europe. More than 130 talks and poster presentations will be presented at the workshop.
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Depressor Supercilli
The depressor supercilii muscle is a facial muscle which is located in the eye region. But, instead of being a separate muscle a lot of anatomical experts assume it to be a portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle.
The depressor supercilii arises:
 - From the medial orbital rim.
 - From the fascia covering the lower part of the nasal bone.
The depressor supercilii attaches into the skin inferior to the eyebrow and on the medial side of the bony orbit within the intercanthal zone.
The depressor supercilii mainly lowers of the eyebrow. Furthermore, it is assumed to help in moving the glabella, the skin superior to the nose and in the middle of the eyebrows.
The temporal branch of the facial nerve (CN VII) supplies the depressor supercilii.
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Mainly, divisions of the facial artery supply the depressor supercilii.
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- Establishment of Tissue Culture Lab to Multiply Potato Seeds, Ornamental Plants & Flowers in AJK.
- Promotion of Olive Cultivation in AJK (ADP)
- Promotion of Olive Cultivation on Commercial Scale in Pakistan, AJK Component (PSDP).
- On- Farm Soil Conservation and Productivity Enhancement through Mechanized Farming in AJ&K
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- Agro-Ecological Based Fruit, Vegetable & Apiculture Development as Enterprise in AJ&K.
- Production of Quality Fruit Plants by Providing Certified Agri. Inputs at Departmental Nurseries
- Crop Maximization Programme to Enhance Agricultural Productivity in AJK Including Mountainous Research (Phase-II)
- Management and Control of Major Pests and Diseases with Special Focus on Codling Moth, Fruit fly, Walnut Borer and Mango Mealy Bug in AJ&K (Phase-II)
- Establishment of Quaid-e-Azam Memorial Recreational Park at Koroli District Muzaffarabad & Fatima Jinnah Memorial Park District Kotli
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- Strengthening of Walnut and Cherry Production in AJ&K.
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Summitview, Washington
Location of Summitview, Washington
Location of Summitview, Washington
Country United States
State Washington
County Yakima
 - Total 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2)
 - Land 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2)
 - Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
1,276 ft (389 m)
 - Total 967
 - Density 348.6/sq mi (134.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 - Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
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Summitview is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 967 at the 2010 census.
Based on per capita income, Summitview ranks 18th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. It is also the highest rank achieved in Yakima County.
Summitview is located at 46°35′54″N 120°38′18″W / 46.59833°N 120.63833°W / 46.59833; -120.63833 (46.598447, -120.638403).
As of the census of 2000, there were 900 people, 294 households, and 256 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 348.6 people per square mile (134.7/km²). There were 308 housing units at an average density of 119.3/sq mi (46.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.33% White, 0.33% Native American, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 3.33% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.78% of the population.
There were 294 households out of which 45.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.9% were non-families. 9.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.29.
In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 29.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $66,944, and the median income for a family was $67,083. Males had a median income of $48,036 versus $25,139 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $36,301. About 2.8% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.
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- Customization #1: Change the Desktop Theme
- Customization #2: Create a Desktop Slideshow
- Customization #3: Move the Taskbar
- Customization #4: Add Programs and Documents to the Taskbar
- Customization #5: Personalize the Start Menu
- Customization #6: Change What the Power Button Does
- Customization #7: Add Gadgets to the Desktop
- Customization #8: Change Windows 7's Default Programs
- Customization #9: Remove Auto-Loading Programs
- Customization #10: Remove Unnecessary Windows Components
There are lots of little things you can do to personalize your copy of the Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft lets you configure all sorts of settings, from what appears on the desktop to which programs load automatically when Windows launches. All you need to know is what can be changedand how to change it.
Customization #1: Change the Desktop Theme
Pretty much the first thing most people do when they get a new computer is go to work on the desktop. They like to create a personal desktop, complete with their own background image, window colors, shortcut icons, gadgets, and the like.
This is easier than ever in Windows 7, which organizes the desktop background, windows color, system sounds, and screen saver into what Microsoft calls a theme. Change a theme and all these elements change in tandem.
To apply one of Windows' pre-existing themes, follow these steps:
- Right-click anywhere on the desktop and click Personalize from the pop-up menu.
- When the Personalization window appears, as shown in Figure 1, click the new theme you want to apply.
Figure 1 Use the Personalization window to select a new theme.
The new theme is applied as soon as you click it in the Personalization windowno Save or OK button to click. This means you can see how the theme looks while you're still in the Personalization windowand change to another theme if you don't like the one you first selected.
You can also create your own custom themes. Start by applying the desktop background, colors, sounds, and screen saver you want for the theme; your choices now appear in the Personalization window as an Unsaved Theme.
Right-click this theme in the window and select Save Theme; when prompted, give the theme a name and click the Save button. This new theme now appears in the Personalization window for you to select in the future.

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I took a look at what you could cram into a 1x1 mm cube using fabrication technology that is on the leading edge.
You can build chips that are 1x1 mm and 25 microns thick, including the active layer.
You could stack them and interconnect them using through silicon vias into a stack of 40.
The leading edge of scaling is 10 nanometers (more or less - but easier for the math) which means you could have 400 billion transistors or 50 gigabytes of memory in that one millimeter cube. This is not out of the realm of being manufacturable in 10 years.
One basic problem in things talking to each other wirelessly is the physics of antennas. That's a much more difficult problem, but then I think everything that is analog is a more difficult problem.
And I'm not sure how you would get them to "bond" to each other.

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The objective of the present study was to evaluate the composition of B horizon equilibrium soil solutions from selected Maine forest soils. The B horizon was chosen for evaluation because it (1) best expressed the weathering processes active in the soil, (2) occupied the greatest volume of the solum, (3) had the most complex chemistry of the major horizons, and (4) provided the major corridor in forested ecosystems for subsurface flow and chemical alteration of ground waters.
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Fernandez, I.J., and R.A. Struchtemeyer. 1982. The composition of soil solutions from forest soil B horizons. Life Sciences and Agriculture Experiment Station Technical Bulletin 105.


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Public sectors buyers in the UK must follow the EU rules for public procurement when issuing invitations to tender. The rules are designed to ensure equal treatment, transparency and proportionality; suppliers going into the process know how the tender is going to be structured, evaluated, and ultimately how it will be awarded.
When applied properly, these guiding principles safeguard the fairness of the whole exercise, opening up opportunities to SMEs and reducing barriers to participation.
But what can a bidder do when the authority doesn't abide by the rules?
More specifically, what remedies are available when the authority sets out the process for the tender, but then doesn't follow that process when awarding a contract?
Since 2007, the recourse available to contractors has been relatively well understood. During the standstill period, commonly referred to as the Alcatel period after a ground-breaking pair of court cases, tenderers can challenge a decision before a contract is formally awarded to a successful tenderer. But what about disputes beyond this point? Once the contract has been signed, it has been possible for an aggrieved contractor to issue proceedings, triggering an automatic suspension of a disputed procurement process. A contract can be set aside by court and declared ineffective and, understandably, complainants who find themselves out of pocket as a result of procurement rules being breached can seek damages.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority 'not playing by the rules'
However, a recent high-profile case in the UK Supreme Court has cast increased doubt for contractors seeking damages due to rules breached in EU public procurement. The case, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority v EnergySolutions EU Limited (2017), arose when EnergySolutions missed out on a major nuclear decommissioning contract by a mere 1.06%. Most tenderers will have felt the sting of narrowly missing out on a contract, but in this case EnergySolutions, a consortium of US-based firms, was left feeling particularly sore having spent an estimated £10 million on preparing their tender. More to the point, it was suspected that the outcome was not only unfortunate but unfair. The consortium looked into the circumstances around the outcome, and ultimately uncovered a number of alleged issues:
 - The scoring mechanism was substantially changed late in the procurement process
 - Scores were altered during the evaluation period, but appropriate records of the reasons for these changes were not kept
 - Scores generally did not reflect the quality of the tenders submitted
 - Records of the evaluation process were kept to a minimum
 - The evaluation process was not consistent with the information presented to bidders, and was not applied consistently to all bidders
 - Clarification was not sought consistently for all bidders
 - Bidders who had failed a mandatory pass/fail question were not excluded from the process.
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Many of these reasons will not be unfamiliar to tenderers and can certainly be grounds for a challenge to a decision. Most striking in this case is how many issues were alleged for a single process. As a result of the discrepancies, EnergySolutions stood to lose not only the £10 million they spent on tendering, but the lost £100 million in fees from not being awarded the contract.
Ultimately, the UK Supreme Court found in favour of EnergySolutions, awarding damages to the amount of £110 million. At face value, the case sounds relatively simple: the evidence sounds clear-cut, and the claimant who lost out as a result of procurement rules not being followed was compensated in line with existing legal precedent. Under the surface, however, the case was very complex and took two years to settle, and has led to some key terminology from the legislation being placed under the spotlight.
What happens now?
Prevailing uncertainty comes from the need for a "serious breach" to have taken place for there to be grounds for an aggrieved contractor to seek damages: but who decides what is and isn't serious? It will probably take several more complex, protracted court cases to establish the standard. For the time being, bidders should be vigilant when reviewing the feedback received post-tender. If a process failure is suspected, tenderers should challenge the decision early, during the standstill period; authorities, not wanting to incur huge costs paying damages after a contract has been awarded, will take challenges during this period seriously, and decisions can and will be overturned when appropriate. Beyond that point, the onus will be on the complainant to prove that a serious breach has taken place.
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Garden City Ammonia Program and Garden City Fire Department continue initial and refresher training with the local fire department of Finney County, KS.
Garden City Ammonia Program has continued their joint venture with the Garden City Fire Department. Four years ago started this adventure, and the last month GCAP has trained over 30 fire professionals from the department the hazards of ammonia, emergency planning, and specific training for GCAP's facility in town.
It is very important that this type of training exist and share knowledge between the two organizations. Ammonia is one of the most widely used chemicals in the world. Most of it is used for fertilization of fields. It is most important that emergency responders understand the hazards they are dealing with. Also, anhydrous ammonia can be used in industrial refrigeration systems. So from an agricultural and refrigeration standpoint, there is much of this chemical around.
Ammonia has a superior safety record as a chemical due to the fact of its odor at very low concentrations. But, in larger concentration can be severe to all living life. Ammonia is classified as a toxic chemical and in certain conditions it also may be flammable.
GCAP takes great pride in what we do, and is honored to be able to offer our services to the local community and emergency responders. GCAP has been involved with training over 4,000 emergency services personal through the last 6 years with Ammonia Safety Days put on across the United States.


Many things make up the quality of light that a fixture emits. Size of the globe, type of filament, size of fresnel, etc. One type of fixture can be used to create the quality of light of another if it's in the right hands. "hotlights" is a pretty broad term since there open face, scoop, fresnel, open face with interchangeable lenses, and others. HMI fresnels have a different quality (besides color temp) of light than tungsten fresnels since the hmi doesn't have a filament which burns constantly.


Write Scripts for the mongo Shell
The following document pertains to the mongo shell included in the MongoDB Server Download. For information on the new MongoDB Shell, mongosh, refer to the mongosh Documentation.
To understand the differences between the two shells, see Comparison of the mongo Shell and mongosh.
You can write scripts for the mongo shell in JavaScript that manipulate data in MongoDB or perform administrative operation.
This tutorial provides an introduction to writing JavaScript that uses the mongo shell to access MongoDB.
From the mongo shell or from a JavaScript file, you can instantiate database connections using the Mongo() constructor:
new Mongo()
new Mongo()
new Mongo()
Consider the following example that instantiates a new connection to the MongoDB instance running on localhost on the default port and sets the global db variable to myDatabase using the getDB() method:
conn = new Mongo();
db = conn.getDB("myDatabase");
If connecting to a MongoDB instance that enforces access control, you can use the db.auth() method to authenticate.
Additionally, you can use the connect() method to connect to the MongoDB instance. The following example connects to the MongoDB instance that is running on localhost with the non-default port 27020 and set the global db variable:
db = connect("localhost:27020/myDatabase");
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Starting in version 4.2, mongo shell provides the method isInteractive() that returns a boolean indicating whether the mongo shell is running in interactive or script mode.
When writing scripts for the mongo shell, consider the following:
 - To set the db global variable, use the getDB() method or the connect() method. You can assign the database reference to a variable other than db.
 - Write operations in the mongo shell use a write concern of { w: 1 } by default. If performing bulk operations, use the Bulk() methods. See Write Method Acknowledgements for more information.
 - You cannot use any shell helper (e.g. use , show dbs, etc.) inside the JavaScript file because they are not valid JavaScript.
 The following table maps the most common mongo shell helpers to their JavaScript equivalents.
 Shell Helpers
 JavaScript Equivalents
 show dbs, show databases
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 db = db.getSiblingDB('')
 show collections
 show users
 show roles
 db.getRoles({showBuiltinRoles: true})
 show log
 db.adminCommand({ 'getLog' : '' })
 show logs
 db.adminCommand({ 'getLog' : '*' })
 cursor = db.collection.find()
 if ( cursor.hasNext() ){;
 - In interactive mode, mongo prints the results of operations including the content of all cursors. In scripts, either use the JavaScript print() function or the mongo specific printjson() function which returns formatted JSON.
 To print all items in a result cursor in mongo shell scripts, use the following idiom:
 cursor = db.collection.find();
 while ( cursor.hasNext() ) {
 printjson( );
From the system prompt, use mongo to evaluate JavaScript.
Use the --eval option to mongo to pass the shell a JavaScript fragment, as in the following:
mongo test --eval "printjson(db.getCollectionNames())"
This returns the output of db.getCollectionNames() using the mongo shell connected to the mongod or mongos instance running on port 27017 on the localhost interface.
You can specify a.js file to the mongo shell, and mongo will execute the JavaScript directly. Consider the following example:
mongo localhost:27017/test myjsfile.js
This operation executes the myjsfile.js script in a mongo shell that connects to the test database on the mongod instance accessible via the localhost interface on port 27017.
Alternately, you can specify the mongodb connection parameters inside of the javascript file using the Mongo() constructor. See Opening New Connections for more information.
You can execute a.js file from within the mongo shell, using the load() function, as in the following:
This function loads and executes the myjstest.js file.
The load() method accepts relative and absolute paths. If the current working directory of the mongo shell is /data/db, and the myjstest.js resides in the /data/db/scripts directory, then the following calls within the mongo shell would be equivalent:
There is no search path for the load() function. If the desired script is not in the current working directory or the full specified path, mongo will not be able to access the file.
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Definition of tinta. Meaning of tinta. Synonyms of tinta
Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word tinta. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word tinta and, of course, tinta synonyms and on the right images related to the word tinta.
Definition of tinta
tintaTent Tent, n. [Sp. tinto, properly, deep-colored, fr. L.
tinctus, p. p. of tingere to dye. See Tinge, and cf.
A kind of wine of a deep red color, chiefly from Galicia or
Malaga in Spain; -- called also tent wine, and tinta.
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nandor (Qenya)
Main article: Nandor
nandor is a Qenya word meaning "farmer".[1]
While listed by Helge Fauskanger in his Neo-Quenya wordlists, he notes that the word is "perhaps obsolete in LotR-style Quenya, clashing with the name of the Nandor".[2]
[edit] Cognates
 2. Helge Fauskanger, "English-Quenya Wordlist (Quettaparma Quenyanna)" at Ardalambion (accessed 16 June 2011)


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Stanfords Robotic Helicopters Teach Each Other New Tricks
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Maybe you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but what about robot helicopters? A team of Stanford University geniuses have learned how to get a team of autonomous helicopters to fly better than the expert RC stunt pilot who "trained" them. The core of the system is a computer that analyzes data fed to it from instruments both on the 'copters and on the ground, and sends 20 instructions every second to the units in flight.
Previous attempts had autonomous helicopters trying to mimic the instructions an RC pilot would send, but due to the unpredictable nature of the wind, the result was stiff flying and potential crashes. Stanford's 'copters can "watch and learn," by analyzing the way a human operator reacts to his helicopter to keep it aloft during precise tricks, and then respond to changes in the air more fluidly.


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Control iPad Objects Without Touching The Screen Using Augmented Reality Glove [Video]
Now you can reach into your iPad and interact with items in a virtual environment.
What if you could reach into your iPad and move around the objects on the screen with your hand? Now you can do just that with the T(ether), an augmented reality glove that allows wearers to create virtual environments on the tablet with simple hand gestures. Users can manipulate the objects on the screen, such as picking them up, dropping them down, pushing them aside, or creating a new object by tracing the shape's outline.
T(ether) can also be used by a multiple number of people to collaborate on the same virtual environment. By using Vicon motion capture cameras, the position and orientation of the tables, user's heads, and hands, are tracked and spatially annotated in real-time. Watch the video below to see how the device works.


I'm an Underworked Planner and I'm Losing Heart
The last two posts discussed strategies for overworked planners. But that's not the case for everyone. What if a planner is underworked and losing inspiration?
First, let's consider why this might happen.
 - You are faster at tasks than the average planner.
 - The organization has a temporary logjam of expertise in your area. Assignments are spread around or go to those with the longest tenure.
 - Managers can't reassign work because of rigid or obsolete job descriptions, or competition between departments.
 - The work is there, but approvals, agreements, grants, or contracts are gummed up, preventing you from starting or causing a mid-course pause until decisions are worked out.
 - Your supervisor doesn't trust you to complete important tasks and steers assignments away from you.
A sign of underwork is your relationship to time: rather than seeking to slow down the clock so you can get more done by the end of the day, the underworked planner wants it to speed up so the day is over sooner.
A natural human reaction to underwork is to keep it quiet. Planners develop coping strategies and may disguise their underwork, such as participating in unnecessary or lengthy meetings. But over time, underwork can erode motivation and self-confidence. It can lead to an unprofessional attitude and poor performance. Later on, when a planner reflects back on their career, "avoided overwork" is not the best legacy.
The planner should seek to understand the reasons for underwork, such as distinguishing between temporary underwork and underwork as a long-term condition. If your supervisor doesn't trust you with certain assignments, for example, it is best to know that and take appropriate action. It could also mean you are about to be laid off or fired.
Here are some strategies for responding to underwork:
Ask your supervisor for formal and informal feedback on your performance.
If there are issues regarding reliability, skill, attention to detail, or getting along with others, take steps to address them.
Ask your supervisor for new assignments.
There is a natural reluctance to do this since underwork could quickly turn into overwork, but you shouldn't be underutilized at work over the long term. If you ask for new assignments your supervisor will take note of the initiative.
Ask your supervisor if you can be temporarily shared.
Can you work with other departments in your organization, or in consulting, shared with other offices?
Propose initiatives and special projects that add value to the work you do.
For example, a planner who writes staff reports could develop a flowchart of approval processes and facilitate work process improvements as part of an inter-departmental working group.
Propose new initiatives that reasonably relate to your work scope.
If you are in local government, listen to what council members and the city manager are dealing with and think of how you could help respond to problems or take advantage of opportunities. For example, you could apply for a grant that would fund technical studies that the city needs, such as preparing a climate action plan. If you are a consultant, you could offer to research a new business line or territory.
Use your lack of stress at work to carve out time to volunteer outside of work.
If underwork is combined with boring work, find an outlet outside work that is fulfilling.
Look for a new job in an organization that will take full advantage of your talents.
There isn't a necessarily a sweet spot between too much and not enough work — the inspiring planners I meet usually have too much on their plate. Some of them may dream of a few days of underwork, but in the long-term, fully engaging your talents is the most satisfying path.
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Authentic Assessment - " Mission Possible or Mission Impossible?
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School of Natural Sciences / Centre for Ecosystem Management
This paper describes the successful implementation of authentic assessment items within two undergraduate units in the School of Natural Sciences. It argues that the content of any authentic assessment needs to ne contextualized and thus discipline specific. Within the field of environmental planning, there is an ongoing debate about both the nature and definition of the subject which makes creation truly authentic assessment problematic. The environment planning unit now includes three assessment items which replicate many of he practices required of an environmental planner. In contrast, in the field of chemistry, it is difficult to replicate the work practices of a professional chemist within the University learning environment. In the chemistry unit, an industry trip and seminar have been included to provide a more authentic learning environment for the students. The paper shows that it is possible to create assessments that are authentic and also meet the University's learning requirements.


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Fun : Stitching video frames
Traditionally, using Autopano to create panoramas involves two major steps: the photo shoot and the stitching.
The first step seems to be absolutely necessary; without it, how do we get images we can match up and make into panoramas? There is an alternative, however... Video!
Why not give Autopano video images to stitch? When a camera moves, a scene dissolves into a series of images than can be matched up. The resulting panorama can be quite interesting.
Here's an example of some (sadly) famous footage that could be used for this type of project:
This opens up a new world: no longer do we CREATE panoramas from nothing; we can FIND panoramas hidden in videos!
Using videos in Autopano sounds like a fun idea, but, you'll say, there's a problem. Autopano can only handle images, not video.
Of course, so let's give it images, and I'll show you how to extract frames from a video using a free, high-powered tool called FFmpeg.
How to extract images
FFmpeg is a command line tool available for all platforms whose main purpose is to encode and decode video flows and convert them.
However, it is also capable of performing more exotic operations like extracting frames from a video.
The official FFmpeg project site has very thorough documentation for Windows and MacOSX users. The commands discussed in this tutorial are functional on Linux.
We have a video entitled jfk.mp4 which runs at 25 frames per second. Autopano doesn't need all the frames; one per second of film will be quite enough. Here is the command line, explained:
ffmpeg -i jfk.mp4 -r 1 frames/jfk-frame-%03d.jpg
 - -i jfk.mp4: input file
 - -r 1: option specifying the number of frames per second (one in this example)
 - frames/jfk-frame-%03d.jpg: template for filenames to be generated
Image output files are placed in the previously-created directory frames/.
jfk-frame-%03d.jpg is a name template which tells ffmpeg how to name the images that are generated and which format to encode them in.
Here the images will be in jpeg format and will be assigned 3-digit numbers including 0 (which is useful for sequencing them). Here are the contents of the directory once the operation is finished:
Tutorial5 framesDir.png
And there you go! Note that each jpeg file includes the image's position in the video in seconds, which can be useful later on. (This is of course linked to the value assigned to the -r option in ffmpeg.)
Icon attention.png For long videos, the name template will need to be changed, replacing %03d (up to 999 images) with %04d (up to 9999 images, or 2h46m39s at one image per second), or with greater values if necessary.
Finding Panoramas
Now that we know how to extract frames from a video, we still have to find panoramas. There are two possibilities: either you've located a sequence in a video that would make a nice panorama, or or you would rather let Autopano find one for you, something it does very well, as we shall see:
 - In the first example, I've located a section in the video jfk.mp4 between 19s and 34s that seems suitable for a panorama. I drag all the files from jfk-frame-19.jpg through jkf-frame.jpg to Autopano and stitch a panorama.
 - In the second example, all the frames are extracted from a video and placed in a file, and the file is dragged to Autopano. Detection finds various panoramas and classifies them by the number of images they contain.
 With this method, most interesting panoramas generally end up at the top of the list. The screenshot below shows the product of 419 frames taken from an archival film of the Second World War and input in Autopano for detection.
 Note : Some panoramas are the result of a slight camera movement and are not at all interesting. On the other hand, some reveal particularly intriguing scenes.
Autopano finding panormas in the video's frames
Panoramas from before we knew how to make them
The example in the preceding paragraphs illustrates an idea: Extracting panoramas from videos made in an era when panoramas did not yet exist.
Here are some interesting panoramas where historic events can be seen as never before!
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
Obviously, the quality of the rendering is not at all comparable to panoramas created from photos taken with modern equipment. But it should be understood that the interest of historical panoramas does not lie in the quality of picture, but in rather in the visual content that has never been published before.
Here are some panoramas created from a documentary film integrating footage from the Second World War (source: _URL_
Normandy Landing - 1944
Bombing of a French City - 1944
Bombing of a French City - 1944
Panoramas of places where no man has gone before
No one has gone to Mars yet to take panoramas. However, with Autopano, we can make good use of photos and films taken by the Mars Rover. The following film is especially interesting for our purposes:
The Surface of Mars (source: _URL_
Using the principal explained above, here is the panorama created from the video:
Panorama of the Surface of Mars
Closing film credits
The movie ends, the credits roll, and you can't quite read it all. Don't worry, you're normal! If you've recorded the movie, you keep hitting pause/play, rewind...and getting frustrated. Those days are over!
Here is an excerpt from the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" film. The frames were extracted and Autopano was used to assemble them.
All you have to do now is print it out on a parchment scroll and unroll it at your leisure.
Example of Closing Film Credits (source: "Pirates of the Caribbean")
Sports: A play unfolds
A panorama taken during a sporting event will always be a picture of a given moment. It would be very difficult to take a picture of an entire play. That's exactly what video is for. What happens if we apply the above method of photo stitching to a sports video?
Let's take one of Zinedine Zidane's best-executed goals. Here's the recap:
1. The goalie clears the ball, which is then deflected off a player's head
2. Zidane kicks the ball on the fly at 35 meters from the goal
3. The opposing goalie is tricked
Video of a goal by Zinedine Zidane (source: _URL_
The panorama created from the video merges 3 phases of the play:
Zinedine Zidane's Goal
This tutorial presents a new use of Autopano: extracting images from a video. These images are usually of much lower quality than photographs, and often prove to be blurred.
It is never possible to make them into panoramas rendered perfectly down to the last pixel, even with HD quality film. Their primary interest lies mostly in the content that can be discovered, as we have seen.
You've just learned how a new world is opening up, limited only by your imagination. It's time to dust off those old movies from your vacation and begin your quest for hidden panoramas...Have fun!
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- Step 1: Watch before trying Watch another player attempt to control the crane to judge the power and movement of the claw and which prizes are easiest to grab.
- TIP: Save your money for another day if it appears the prizes are packed in tightly, it's almost impossible to win.
- Step 2: Take your time Take your time in deciding which prize to attempt before putting your money in the machine to avoid panicking as the clock ticks down.
- Step 3: Budget your money Set up a budget to avoid pumping in too much cash for a prize that may not be worth it.
- Step 4: Aim for neck or chest Aim for the neck or chest of the stuffed animal to try to get the claw all the around the prize and don't waste time with legs or arms.
- TIP: Round prizes such as balls must be hit dead center or the claw will cause them to pop out.
- Step 5: Time the payouts Time the payouts as most machines have a microchip that will give out a prize after a certain number of turns so your patience will be rewarded.
- FACT: The crane arm on the International Space Station is 57 feet long and has seven separate joints to help maneuver the large capsules into place.
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Which is correct?
An enhanced driver's license contains _______ that allows authorities to pull up your data.
a. a RFID tag
b. an RFID tag
The official pronunciation of RFID is R-F-I-D – saying the letters of the initialism separately. However, if something can be said in two syllables rather than four, that's usually going to happen (and who am I to argue, since I pronounce ASAP as A-sap). RFID is commonly pronounced ARE-fid. Whether you pronounce the letters separately, though, or say are-fid, "an" is the correct article because both sound as if they start with a vowel.
There are also those who pronounce RFID as RIFF-id or RIFF-dee. If that's how you pronounce it, you could write a RFID but be aware that most people would read that as "a ARE-EFF-EYE-DEE" or "a ARE-fid," which would not leave a good impression of your intelligence. Try saying them out loud and you'll see what I mean.
The Urban Dictionary discusses RFID, including its pronunciation.
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Decapitaciones - Spanish to English Translation
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(n.) = decapitation ; beheading.
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- S: (n) pachyrhizus erosus Central American twining plant with edible roots and pods; large tubers are eaten raw or cooked especially when young and young pods must be thoroughly cooked; pods and seeds also yield rotenone and oils.
- S: (n) pachyrhizus tuberosus , potato bean twining plant of Amazon basin having large edible roots.
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Kurume kasuri (splashed pattern fabric)
Tradition has it that the manufacture of cotton textiles became widespread in the present-day city of Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture when the feudal lord who governed this region admonished the people for their desire for luxury and encouraged them to wear cotton garments. In the 19th century, a skilled weaver by the name of Den Inoue, while still a teenager, carried out extensive research and experimented with different weaving techniques, eventually developing a style of weaving in which parts of the textile appear to have a splashed pattern. This style of weaving, kasuri, became greatly prized and quickly spread across the region. After World War II automated looms spread quickly, but traditional hand weaving techniques are still preserved in this region. Kurume-kasuri was designated a traditional craft in 1976.
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The Policy Impact of Ideas
- The Policy Impact of Ideas: Science, Social Justice and Public Health Governance
- Speaker: Patrick Fafard # University of Ottawa
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- 24th Apr 2013 15:00 - 24th Apr 2013 16:30
- Seminar Room 4, Chrystal Macmillan Building
How ideas influence policy is a subject of continuing research and debate. In order to explain policy change many have argued that ideational processes help to construct policy problems; shape the assumptions that affect the content of reform; and become, at times, discursive weapons. However there are also powerful institutional enablers and constraints on the policy impact of ideas. In this paper, I propose to examine the role of the three dominant ideas in public health: "health" is special; science is essential; and, social justice is paramount.
The first part of the paper outlines a framework for thinking about ideas and policy change. The next three sections explore in turn how particular conceptions of "health"; "science"; and "social justice" define the public health account of policy making. The final section briefly applies the conceptual argument to two flash points in contemporary public health: the controversy surrounding the INSITE safe injection facility in Vancouver and, more broadly, calls for action on socioeconomic inequality in the name of health. In both cases the goal is to explore the impact of institutional arrangements on the policy impact of the core ideas animating public health.


Survey: Dinner or Supper?
What word do you use to refer to the last meal of the day? Some of us say "supper," and some of us say "dinner." We've noticed it's either a regional or a generational thing, and we're interested in knowing what you say. More on the history of dinner versus supper below...
Technically, the word "supper" refers to a light evening meal, and "dinner" is a more formal, hearty meal.
In colonial days, farmers were too busy to eat three meals a day, so they only had breakfast and dinner, and the wealthy had three meals a day: breakfast, dinner, and supper. Back then, dinner was a hearty meal that one ate in the middle of the day, and supper was a lighter meal that one ate before retiring for the evening.
In the 1800's, things shifted a little bit. In households of the upper classes that employed a cook or servant, dinner was served at the end of the day. Supper was eaten in the afternoon and was a lighter meal. Usually the wealthy hosted dinner parties, and were expected to set out lavish meals that lasted for several hours.
In middle class households without servants, dinner was eaten in the middle of the day, and supper was the last meal, for practical reasons: it took a lot of work to get the stove fires going, so after cooking breakfast, the housewife would keep the fires going and cook dinner next. This way she wouldn't have to make two stove fires a day and she could concentrate on her other house chores and the raising of children. This practice worked well with people who traveled or lived in encampments: think pioneer wagon trains and gold rush people.
These days, we think people just say what their parents (or others around them) say. What do you think?
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Seemingly Unrelated Regression Approach for GSTARIMA Model to Forecast Rain Fall Data in Malang Southern Region Districts
Time series forecasting models can be used to predict phenomena that occur in nature. Generalized Space Time Autoregressive (GSTAR) is one of time series model used to forecast the data consisting the elements of time and space. This model is limited to the stationary and non-seasonal data. Generalized Space Time Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (GSTARIMA) is GSTAR development model that accommodates the non-stationary and seasonal data. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) is method used to estimate parameter of GSTARIMA model. Estimation parameter of GSTARIMA model using OLS will not produce efficiently estimator if there is an error correlation between spaces. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) assumes the variance-covariance matrix has a constant error ???~???(?,??) but in fact, the observatory spaces are correlated so that variance-covariance matrix of the error is not constant. Therefore, Seemingly Unrelated Regression (SUR) approach is used to accommodate the weakness of the OLS. SUR assumption is ???~???(?,?) for estimating parameters GSTARIMA model. The method to estimate parameter of SUR is Generalized Least Square (GLS). Applications GSTARIMA-SUR models for rainfall data in the region Malang obtained GSTARIMA models ((1)(1,12,36),(0),(1))-SUR with determination coefficient generated with the average of 57.726%.


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A mathematical model for the input/output characteristic of a single-stage triode vacuumtube amplifier is presented. The model, basically a cosine-series function, can easily yield closed-form series expressions for the amplitudes of the output components resulting from multisinusoidal input signals to the amplifier. The special case of an equal-amplitude twotone input signal is considered in detail. The results show that, similar to transistor-based amplifiers, the vacuum triode amplifier generates both evenand oddorder harmonic and intermodulation components. The results also show that the amplitudes of these components are strongly dependent on the tube parameters, the biasing voltage, and the amplitudes of the input tones and are not following a general pattern.
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Description of Telemetered Gauging Station
Station Number G9070142
Station Name: McArthur River at Baileys Grave
This site is located on the McArthur River, 500m downstream from the Tablelands Highway McArthur river crossing It was established in 1965, as part of a program to investigate the water resources in the Northern Territory. It has since been incorporated into the Departments' Flood Warning Telemetry Network, providing near 'real time' river height and rainfall data for the downstream communities of McArthur River mine and Borroloola.
The instrumentation at the site measures river height recorded in metres to a local gauge datum (GD). This data is relayed back to the Departments' Hydrographic unit in Darwin via telemetry on a regular basis.
The maximum recorded river height at this station was 9.187m, recorded in February, 2001.
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Oyster Festival is truly a must-attend event when seeking unforgettable experiences in Galway.
20. Discovering the Galway Atlantaquaria
Explore the Galway Atlantaquaria and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of marine life. Located in Galway city, this is the National Aquarium of Ireland and a must-visit attraction.
Here are three things you can't miss at the Atlantaquaria:
Discover an array of captivating sea creatures: From colorful tropical fish to majestic sharks, you'll encounter a diverse range of marine species along your journey through the aquarium's well-designed exhibits.
Experience interactive displays: Get up close and personal with marine life by participating in hands-on activities. Touch tanks allow you to feel the texture of different species while knowledgeable staff members provide interesting facts and answer any questions you may have.
Learn about conservation efforts:The Atlantaquaria is dedicated to protecting our oceans' fragile ecosystems. Through educational displays and informative talks, visitors gain a deeper understanding of the importance of preserving aquatic environments.
Visit this remarkable attraction along Salthill's quays in Galway for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for underwater wonders.
21. Taking a Boat Tour on River Corrib
Hop on a boat tour and cruise along the scenic River Corrib for a unique perspective of Galway city. This is one of the top things to do in Galway, Ireland, and it's easy to see why.
As you glide along the river, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the city's historic landmarks, charming bridges, and lush greenery. The boat tour allows you to take in the beauty of Galway from a different angle, giving you an opportunity to appreciate its rich history and vibrant culture.
Whether you're a nature lover or simply looking for a relaxing activity, this boat tour on River Corrib is sure to impress. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience while exploring Galway!
22. Attending Traditional Irish Dance Performances
If you're looking for things to do in Galway, attending traditional Irish dance performances should be at the top of your list. Galway City, located on the west coast of Ireland, is known as the heart of Galway and is a hub for cultural activities.
The city has a strong tradition of Irish music and dance, and attending a live performance is an experience you won't want to miss.
Throughout Galway, you'll find several venues that showcase traditional Irish dance performances. These shows feature talented dancers who perform intricate footwork and energetic routines that will leave you in awe. From lively jigs to graceful reels, the dancers effortlessly move across the stage, captivating audiences with their skill and passion.
Attending one of these performances is not only a great way to immerse yourself in Irish culture but also an opportunity to witness something truly unique. So make sure to add attending a traditional Irish dance performance to your list of places to see in Galway!
23. Bird Watching at Nimmo's Pier
Located on the west coast of Ireland, Nimmo's Pier is a great spot for bird watching. As you stroll along the pier, you'll feel like you've stepped back in time to a serene and tranquil atmosphere. The breathtaking views of Galway Bay and the distant Galway Cathedral create a picturesque backdrop for your bird-watching adventure.
Here are three things you can expect to see at Nimmo's Pier:
A Variety of Bird Species: Keep your eyes peeled for majestic seagulls soaring through the sky, graceful swans gliding on the water, and colorful ducks paddling alongside the pier.
Peaceful Surroundings: Take a moment to embrace the peacefulness of this hidden gem in Galway. The gentle sound of waves crashing against rocks combined with chirping birds creates a symphony of nature's harmonies.
Photographic Opportunities: Don't forget your camera! Nimmo's Pier provides ample opportunities to capture stunning shots of birds in their natural habitat against the backdrop of beautiful scenery.
So grab your binoculars and head over to Nimmo's Pier for an unforgettable bird-watching experience that should be on every nature enthusiast's list when visiting Galway!
24. Sampling Local Brews at Galway's Craft Beer Pubs
When sampling local brews at Galway's craft beer pubs, you'll discover a wide array of flavors and styles to satisfy any beer enthusiast.
Galway, located in County Galway on the west coast of Ireland, is known for its vibrant craft beer scene. With breweries like Galway Bay Brewery and The Salt House, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Whether you prefer a crisp IPA or a smooth stout, these pubs have something for everyone. As you sip your pint, take in the lively atmosphere and strike up a conversation with locals who share your passion for great beer.
Afterward, why not explore more of what Galway has to offer? From the stunning beauty of Galway Cathedral to the countless other things to do in this charming city, there's no shortage of activities to keep you entertained during your visit.
So grab a pint and cheers to an unforgettable time in Galway!
25. Exploring the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher Geopark
Once you've finished sampling local brews at Galway's craft beer pubs, make sure to explore the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher Geopark. Located just a short drive from Galway, these natural wonders are a must-see when visiting the west coast of Ireland.
Start your adventure by heading to the Burren, a unique limestone landscape that stretches for miles. As you walk through this vast expanse, marvel at the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this seemingly barren terrain.
Next, make your way to the iconic Cliffs of Moher, towering over 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Take in breathtaking views as you stroll along the cliff edge or visit O'Brien's Tower for an even more panoramic perspective.
Don't miss out on exploring these incredible sights outside of Galway City – it will be an unforgettable experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the history behind Lynch's Castle?
Lynch's Castle in Galway has a rich history that dates back to the 16th century. It was built by the Lynch family, who were prominent merchants and politicians at the time. The castle served as their residence and symbolized their power and wealth.
Today, it stands as an architectural marvel, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Inside, you'll find a museum showcasing artifacts that offer a glimpse into Galway's past.
A must-visit for history enthusiasts!
How can I get to the Aran Islands from Galway?
To get to the Aran Islands from Galway, you can take a ferry from Rossaveal or Doolin. The ferry ride offers stunning views of the rugged coastline and takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on which island you choose to visit.
Once there, you can explore the unique landscapes, ancient forts like Dun Aengus, and experience traditional Irish culture. Don't forget your camera!
Are there any specific events or activities during the Galway International Arts Festival?
During the Galway International Arts Festival, you'll be treated to a vibrant array of events and activities.
From captivating theater performances and awe-inspiring art installations to lively street parades and bustling markets, there's something for everyone.
Immerse yourself in the world of creativity as you explore the festival's diverse program, showcasing both local and international talent.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience Galway at its most artistic and lively!
Can you recommend any specific craft beer pubs in Galway?
When it comes to craft beer pubs in Galway, you can't go wrong with The Salt House. Located in the heart of the city, this cozy spot offers an impressive selection of local and international brews.
Another great option is Bierhaus, known for its laid-back atmosphere and a wide range of unique beers on tap.
Both places are perfect for beer enthusiasts looking to enjoy a pint or two while soaking up the lively Galway vibe.
Is there a specific time of year when bird watching at Nimmo's Pier is best?
The best time for bird watching at Nimmo's Pier in Galway is during the spring and autumn months.
During these seasons, you can spot a variety of migratory birds that stop by the pier as they journey to their breeding grounds or wintering destinations.
The pier offers a great vantage point to observe these fascinating creatures up close, making it a popular spot for bird enthusiasts.
Don't forget your binoculars!
In conclusion, Galway, Ireland offers a plethora of activities that will immerse you in its rich history and vibrant culture. From exploring medieval sites to savoring traditional Irish music and cuisine, there is something for everyone.
The city's museums, like the Galway City Museum, provide insights into its fascinating past. A stroll through the Latin Quarter will transport you to another era with its charming streets and unique shops. Don't miss out on attending traditional Irish dance performances or bird watching at Nimmo's Pier. And of course, be sure to sample the local brews at Galway's craft beer pubs.
Lastly, take a day trip to explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher Geopark. Galway truly has it all!
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Spring '15 Class notes: Day 10 – Conceptual design intro
16 Feb
In this class, we moved into the creative part of conceptual design. The objectives were:
At the end of class, students will be able to:
 1. Use scenarios to extract design requirements from user data.
 2. Conduct brainstorming session according to the rules for effective brainstorming.
 3. Use thumbnail sketches as a way to generate ideas.
 4. Reflect on the creative aspects of the conceptual design process.
You took the personas developed in the previous class and created scenarios and design requirements for an app that would help students maintain motivation to learn. You then practiced effective (I hope!) brainstorming and used thumbnail sketches to generate very many ideas. Remember that at this stage, quantity of ideas is more important than quality.
You then sorted through the ideas you generated to come up with 1-2 concepts for the new product that everyone on your team could agree would be worth pursuing further.
Please also remember how sketching is used this early in the UX process as a way to generate ideas.


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Small Water System Management Program (SWSMP)
A Small Water System Management Program (SWSMP) is required to be developed and implemented by all Group A Water Systems not required to develop a Water System Plan. A SWSMP is much smaller in scope and scale when compared to a WSP. For non-expanding systems, a SWSMP tends to be a more concise and useful document than a full Water System Plan.
The WSDOH issued new guidance for developing your SWSMP in the Fall of 2011. Whereas the old firmat had 18 "Elements", the new format has Three Chapers:
Chapter 1: Managerial Capacity
1.1 Management Structure and Governing Board
1.2 Service Area and Facilities Map
1.3 Service Policies
1.4 Cross Connection Control
1.5 Source Water Protection Program
1.6 Emergency Repsonse Plan
1.7 Next Steps to Improve Mangerial Capacity
Chapter 2: Technical Capacity
2.1 Certified Operator
2.2 O&M Program
2.3 Water Quality Monitoring Program
2.4 Component Inventory and Assesment
2.5 Water Rights Assessment
2.6 Water Production
2.7 Current Water Consumption
2.8 Future Water Consumption
2.9 Water Use Efficiency
2.10 Next Steps to Improve Technical Capacity
Chapter 3: Financial Capacity
3.1 Short-Lived Asset Replacement
3.2 Long-Lived Asset Replacement
3.3 Six-Year Budget
3.4 Water Rates
3.5 Next Steps to Improve Financial Capacity
The SWSMP need not be completed by an engineer; therefore, we are able to either work with you in understanding, researching, and completing various portions of your own SWSMP, or provide you with a finished product. You will notice that the new guidance places significant emphasis on the idea of "Capacity" of your water system. It is important to demonstrate that your water system has the Managerial, Technical, and Financial Capacity to operate sustainnably into the future.
What is the Process?
The SWSMP starts with a pre-plan meeting. If the plan is intended for submittal to DOH, it should include the owner, manager, engineer and regulator(s). For plans that do not need to be submitted, then the author of the plan should meet with the owner and manager. Often times these meetings can occur over the telephone. Once the Scope of Work has been formally defined, the document can be generated. Similar to the Water System Plan, whoever is developing the Small Water System Management Program needs to work closely with the owner and manager to be certain that the information in the SWSMP reflects the values and desires of the community.
Submission of the SWSMP to DOH may not be a requirement. If it is submitted, it goes through the same review and comment process as other submissions. If it is not submitted, the community should still review the plan carefully and provide feed back to the author to make additions and corrections as necessary.
Sections 2.4, 2.10, and Chapter 3 (Assessment, Improvements, and Budget) are considered by many to be the most important portions as they determine the long range viability of the water system. The minimum requirement of the SWSMP is to report these elements "as-is". Often times, systems choose to invest a little more to determine "what should be". This is known as a Capital Improvements Program, and goes into much greater detail, providing the system with future options in upgrades and replacements, as well as the water rates necessary to meet your needs and desires.


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Does It Ever Snow In The Dominican Republic? The Dominican Republic reported a light snowfall in Valle Nuevo, a national park in Constanza with peaks of 7,400 feet above sea level. Constanza is known for being the coldest city in the Dominican Republic and throughout the Caribbean. It is unusal, but not the first time that the Dominican Republic has seen snow.
What is the coldest it gets in Dominican Republic? The highest temperature ever recorded in town was 32.5 °C, on October 3, 1957. The coldest temperature was –1 °C, recorded on February 6, 1958.
Did it ever snow in the Caribbean? In case you're wondering: yes, it has snowed in the Bahamas (in 1977 only); in the Caribbean (most recently in March 2016 on the island of Guadeloupe), and in the Sahara Desert (most recently in December 2016).
Which Caribbean island has snow?
Does it ever snow in the Caribbean? Myth or Fact? In case you're wondering: YES, it has snowed in the Bahamas (in 1977 only); in the Dominican Republic on 2005 and most recently in March 2016 on the island of Guadeloupe. Don't miss the latest news!
What is winter like in Dominican Republic?
Winter in the Dominican Republic Temperatures hover around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) during the day and drop to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) in the evening and at sunrise. Ocean breezes are felt more as well, and it's generally perfect beach weather.
Does it snow in the mountains in Dominican Republic?
It's hard to imagine, but at the highest elevations in the DR, it can snow! … This mountainous region of the DR, in a cute agriculture town called Constanza has some of the most beautiful scenery on the island.
What are the natural disasters in the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic is considered a hotspot for natural disasters. The country is exposed to droughts, earthquakes, flooding, hurricanes, landslides, temperature extremes (heat waves), tropical storms, and tsunamis.
What is the hottest part of Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo Here are the average temperatures. In Santo Domingo, the wettest period is the hottest, from May to October, as normally happens in the Caribbean.
What is the hottest temperature in Dominican Republic?
Mao recorded the highest-ever temperature of 43°C (109.4°F) on August 31, 1954, in the Dominican Republic.
Does Punta Cana have snow?
When can you find snow in Punta Cana? Weather stations report no annual snow.
What is the best month to visit Dominican Republic?
The best time to visit the Dominican Republic is in April and May when the peak tourist season has ended and before the start of the hurricane season later in the year. The Dominican Republic is a reliably popular winter destination for travelers looking to escape the cold up north.
Are there scorpions in Dominican Republic?
Scorpions There are 45 scorpion species in the Dominican Republic, of which 42 are endemic. Scorpions possess a sting with venom at their tail's tip, which they use to capture prey and protect themselves.
Did it snow in the Bahamas?
Yes, it has snowed in The Bahamas, 33 years ago as of today. Snow fell on The Bahamas and much of Florida on January 19, 1977 during a bitterly cold winter for the eastern United States. The snow was part of a record-setting winter that cost Florida millions in damage to crops.
Which state has no snow in us?
We might be used to our friends and family up North hating us this time of year, but now the Sunshine State has one up even on Hawaii — along with all the other states. We have no snow.
Has Haiti ever had snow?
Snow is less common. Snowfall typically takes place roughly nineteen days per year. Average snowfall totals are typically an inch or so per day. Fog is not an uncommon occurrence.
What is the coldest place in the Caribbean?
Constanza, the coldest city in the Caribbean. Constanza is a town in the province of La Vega 1,250 meters above sea level, located in the Central Cordillera of the Dominican Republic.
Did it ever snow in Puerto Rico?
For several years in the early nineteen-fifties, Puerto Rico received snow, right around Christmas. Children in San Juan rode sleds and had giant snowball fights in tropical weather. It wasn't a miracle or a meteorological outlier.
How hot does it get in DR?
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Dominican Republic Dominican Republic. The climate in Dominican Republic is hot, oppressive, windy, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 68°F to 89°F and is rarely below 65°F or above 92°F.
Does the Dominican Republic have bad weather?
The Dominican Republic is subject to severe weather which can pose a threat to the safety of U.S. citizens residing in or visiting the country. While hurricanes are a particular threat, tropical rainstorms can cause flash flooding, landslides and dangerous riptides.
Has Florida ever had snow?
On Jan. 19, 1977, snow fell in South Florida for the first time in recorded history. Residents and visitors were both surprised and thrilled at the rare phenomena, and local newspapers ran headlines which were nearly as big as it would be for major national or world events.
Does it snow in Africa?
African Countries Prone to Snowfall: There are really only two main regions in Africa that produce snowfall on a somewhat regular basis. South Africa and Lesotho. South Africa is the southernmost country in the continent of Africa and it is home to many ecosystems.
Does Jamaica have snow?
Snowfall in Jamaica Over a 12-month period, Jamaica sees annual rainfall of around 77 inches (1956mm). Visitors are only likely to ever see snow in Jamaica if they make their way to the peak of the Blue Mountains. It has been known to snow here at the 7,402 ft (2,256m) summit, but ever there the flurries do not settle.


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Christopher Street-Sheridan Square
The Greenwich Village Murals, 1994
Ceramic mosaic on platform walls
Depicting vignettes of community history, The Greenwich Village Murals consist of children's composite drawings inspired and guided by an artist concerned with "identity" and its portrayal. Lee Brozgol first intended to devote each of the four panels to one famous person. "But the village is so rich in amazing characters who shaped America that picking only twelve was impossible," he says. With students from Greenwich Village's P.S. 41, he found space for some forty people arranged in four groupings: Founders, Providers, Bohemians, and Rebels - bending time to group them together. Deborah Lewis, a teacher at P.S. 41, helped Brozgol select nine fifth and sixth graders for the project. The resulting presentation recognizes the many individuals who gave the neighborhood its reputation as a cauldron of artistic and political activity.
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JLARC releases guidance for drafting tax preference performance statements
January 3, 2014
Last year the Legislature passed a requirement for bills creating or expanding tax preferences to include a performance statement to identify the expected outcome for the policy change. We were very happy to work with Rep. Carlyle, Chair of the House Finance Committee, on this concept.
The Legislature also directed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to develop guidance on how these tax preference performance statements should be drafted. The JLARC report is now available. Among JLARC's recommendations:
A clear statement by policy makers of the public policy purpose of a preference is key to effective performance evaluation. The first and necessary step is for policy makers to state the public policy purpose and how the tax preference is intended to achieve it. To accomplish this, the Legislative Auditor recommends using the concept of a logic chain before drafting a performance statement for a particular tax preference.
How would a logic chain work?
The Legislative Auditor recommends the following steps to construct a tax preference performance statement from a conceptual logic chain:
1. Identify the ultimate policy purpose for the tax preference
2. Develop a logic chain for the tax preference that identifies the sequence of steps that logically link the tax preference to its ultimate policy purpose
3. Populate relevant steps in the logic chain with specific data measures and assumptions
a. What type of data is necessary for each relevant step?
b. What is the assumed measurement or condition for that step?
4. Identify what specific measures should be used to determine whether the preference is effective
a. What will policy makers expect up-front for determining success?
b. Is the measure related to the ultimate policy purpose, an intermediary step in the logic chain, or some other condition?
c. What is the specific target that must be achieved by that step (or other condition)?
5. Identify what specific data should be used to measure those targets
a. What type of data will be required?
b. Is the data currently available, or does the Legislature need to establish new data collection requirements?
JLARC will hold a public hearing January 7 at 10 a.m. to discuss these recommendations.
The ultimate goal for lawmakers should be that the state's tax system reflects sound principles of taxation based on the maxim "a fair field and no favors." That is, Washington should have a fair tax code with a broad base, low tax rates and very few exceptions. However, if tax preferences are to be used, they should specify the Legislature's explicit intent and have measurable performance goals. It is encouraging to see the new policy for tax preference performance statements put into practice.


OPERS retirement benefits are funded through member and employer contributions and the investment earnings on those contributions. You participate in OPERS by contributing a percentage of your salary each pay period into the retirement system. Your employer also pays a contribution to help fund your benefit.
State Agencies
Contributions for state agencies and their employees are given below.
Employee Employer Total
3.5% 16.5% 20%
Local Government Employers
Members who are employed by local government employers must contribute between 3.5% and 8.5% of their annual compensation. The local governments pay between 11.5% and 16.5% of the employee's compensation. The total local government employer and employee contribution must equal 20%. Each government entity designates as policy how much the employee and employer pays within the given ranges.
Employee Employer
Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
3.5% 8.5% 11.5% 16.5%
NOTE: If employer contributions are paid more than 30 days after the monthly due dates, they are subject to a late charge of 3% of the unpaid balance.
2.5% Step-Up Program
The 2.5% Step-Up Program allows members to increase their retirement benefits by paying an additional member contribution each pay period. Click here for more information about the Step-Up program.


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CONTEC08E is an LED screen Electronic Sphygmomanometer,simple interface and one-key measurement,it can measure NIBP accurately,NIBP records can be reviewed by the memory button and support voice broad casting(optional). The device is widely used in family,clinic and physical-examination center for routine test.
1.Small volume,one-key measurement,easy to operate,big font in displaying,simple and easy to understand the displayed contents.
2.Support voice broadcasting(optional).
3.Start measuring manually,record each measurement data,and store up to 199 groups of data.
4.LED color screen.Automatic power off when there is no operation for a long time,achieves saving power.
5.High pressure prompt.
6.Low battery and error information indication.
7.Optional units:mmHg and kPa
Measurement mode:upper-arm type
Measurement range:0kPa(0mmHg)~ 39.6kPa(297mmHg)
PR measurement range:40bpm~240bpm
Inflation:automatic inflation by force pump
Deflation:automatic multistep deflation
Display:LED large color screen
Power:Four"AA"batteries/5V Power adapter
Safety character:Class II Type BF
Atmospheric pressure :700hPa~1060hPa
Cuff for adult


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How can I count the number of spaces of the current line in a textarea
If my cursor is current on line 2 then the result should be: 3
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window.onload = function () {
 var ta = document.getElementById('ta'); //set your textarea's id
 ta.onclick = function (e) {
 var lineNo = ta.value.substr(0, ta.selectionStart).split(/\r?\n|\r/).length,
 lineText = ta.value.split(/\r?\n|\r/)[lineNo - 1],
 numOfSpaces = lineText.split(/\s/).length - 1;
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NOTE: textarea.selectionStart does not work in some browsers. For a cross-browser support see this post.
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In honor of the 25th anniversary of the opening of its Parliament House, Australia has released its very first cornered coin. The $5 triangular coin's shape is an homage to the Canberra Parliament House's triangular flag pole. (See a photo here.) And while the coin is strange, it's far from the first piece of unconventional currency. Here, a look at some of the world's weirdest money:
Canada's polymer bills
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In late 2011, our neighbors to the north started replacing their paper-cotton $100 notes with bills made of polymer plastic, and soon followed up with plastic versions of the $50 and $20 bills. While the plastic bills are meant to be innovative and are packed with anti-forgery technology, they've also had their fair share of problems: In addition to feeling like Monopoly money, the bills tend to stick together in ATMs, and there have even been reports of the bills melting in extreme heat.
Germany's wooden bills
This one goes back a century: When Germany fell on hard times after World War I, out-of-control inflation rates led towns to print their own forms of unofficial currency, which they called notgeld (German for "emergency money"). Towns printed currency on everything from wood (like the bills above) to aluminum foil to playing cards to try and circumvent the depreciating value of the German mark. Since many types of notgeld were quickly snapped up by collectors, they actually contributed to the return of hard currency.
Palau's holy water coins
In 2008, the small island nation of Palau released a set of silver dollar coins commemorating the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. Each of the limited-edition coins contains the image of the Virgin Mary and a tiny vial of holy water from the grotto in Lourdes, France.
Mongolia's talking Kennedy coin
Mongolia's Kennedy coin takes the adage "money talks" quite literally: Not to be outdone by America's Kennedy half dollar, the 2007 Mongolian 500 Tugrik coin features JFK's likeness and a tiny button that, when pressed, plays a short clip from Kennedy's famous "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech. Perhaps Mongolia took such an interest in Kennedy, says CNBC, because he was "well beloved by Mongolia for launching the Peace Corps." Almost immediately after they were released, the coins were snatched up by eagle-eyed collectors.
Ithaca, New York's local currency
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Ithaca, a pleasant little community in upstate New York best known for Cornell University, has been using Ithaca Hours to stimulate the town's economy since 1991. Indeed, Ithaca Hours are one of the most successful examples of local currency. Over 900 business in the area accept the bills, and some employees even issue them as part of their employees' wages. Each "hour" is equal to $10, since the average hourly wage in Tompkins County at the time was $10 an hour.
Canada's glow-in-the-dark dinosaur coin
After creating plastic money that looked like a toy, the Royal Canadian Mint decided it was time to actually create a coin for fun. This collectible quarter features a colored rendering of the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai dinosaur (discovered in 1972 in Alberta), whose skeleton also glows in the dark. As for the other side of the coin? A non-glowing version of Queen Elizabeth.