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Open adoption can leave doors closed for birth mothers, VU study finds
Birth mothers are still experiencing difficulties contacting children that were adopted almost three decades after laws were changed to give them this right, a Victoria University study has found.
Despite legal protection, complete breakdowns in communication with adoptive parents still occur and birth mothers often feel "undeserving" when exercising their right to see the relinquished child.
VU PhD graduate Dr Phillipa Castle interviewed 15 birth mothers aged 21 to 50 who had relinquished a child since the introduction of open adoption in Victoria in 1984.
Open adoption allows the birth mother to choose adoptive parents and negotiate a court-ordered agreement that details the frequency of contact between her and the child.
Dr Castle's study, titled A unique loss: The experience of birth mothers in open adoption, found 20 per cent of the birth mothers experienced an interruption to agreed contact times with the child or a total breakdown of the relationship with the adoptive family.
"The most disappointing aspect is that these birth mothers don't feel confident enough to challenge these violations of their legal agreement in the County Court,'' Dr Castle said. "Unfortunately, the law is not a useful tool of repair because a court case is too confronting or intimidating.
"It shows that birth mothers with terminated arrangements do not utilise the power of the Court if they think the child does not desire it, even if they believe that the child's response is merely a reflection of the adoptive parent's influence.''
She said training for adoptive parents needed to ensure they were "genuinely open to open adoption".
"In some cases the adoptive mother was described as jealous, and contact between the child and birth mother was manipulated, minimised or withdrawn.''
Dr Castle said that open adoption was a generally positive practice because contact between a birth mother and her relinquished child is "at least a partial solution to a painful decision, and a salve to an enormous loss for both parties''.
"Its main drawback is that ongoing contact is continually ambiguous. The birth mother sees that the child is ok and that they are ok without her. It is a solution that appears resistant to fully resolving the grief associated with the act of relinquishment,'' she said.
"As painful as it might continue to be, contact appears better than nothing. One woman told me that it is better to be happy and hurt than hurt and not know about it.''
For interview: Dr Phillipa Castle on 0410 467 410
Media contact:
Daniel Clarke, Media Officer,
VU Marketing and Communications Department
Ph: 9919 9491 or 0407 771 072
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ZeFamily Legacy of Brioche Pasquier
ZeBot & ZoeBot Have Breakfast at Brioche Pasquier"When someone shares a special family recipe with you, you become part of their family."
That's what my friend Hugues Pasquier told me when we shared a breakfast made with the brioche his family has been baking from the same recipe since 1936.
It was true: as my cousin ZoeBot and I savored each buttery golden bite, we felt the Pasquier family's culinary heritage deep in our stripes.
If you're an average American kid (or zebra), you may not have ever tried brioche. But in France, kids (and a few lucky zebras) have been eating brioche their whole lives.
Brioche (pronounced bree-oshe) is a French bakery specialty that looks and tastes like a magical cross between a bread and a cake.
Brioche by Chardin, 1763
Food historians say that's it been a tradition since medieval times, with the recipe becoming richer with butter and eggs as the centuries passed.
Hugues told us that his grandfather Gabriel Pasquier was legendary for the brioche he crafted at his bakery in the tiny village of Les Cerqueux in France's Loire River Valley.
Gabriel's Bakery
Gabriel's recipe was unique because he always used two very special ingredients.
One was the family's own levain, which is a natural sourdough starter that makes brioche (and other baked goods) rise. A starter works pretty much the same way modern yeast does, but it's an older and more traditional way to leaven baked goods. Continue reading


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The three apps in Apple's iWork for iPad collection, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, received updates today. Common to all three is the following:
- Wireless printing with AirPrint using iOS 4.2, including page range selection, number of copies, and duplex printing.
- Support for iOS 4.2 multitasking.
- Localized in Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, and Traditional Chinese.
- Improved reliability when importing iWork '09 and Microsoft Office documents and spreadsheets.
- Improved usability.
- Fixed issues when using a WebDAV server, including signing out when a server is no longer accessible, saving port numbers in server addresses, and saving files with invalid characters in their names.
- Improved PDF export using iOS 4.2, which resolves an issue with missing fonts on Windows.
In addition, Pages has automatic pagination of tables that cross a page break. Numbers received print preview to adjust how a sheet prints across multiple pages, including Auto Fit, and PDF export takes advantage of pagination settings from print preview. Lastly, Keynote has an enhanced presenter display that shows the current slide, the next slide, or your notes when connected to an external display, and the ability to import existing and add new presenter notes to slides.
These are significant updates to the trio, particularly AirPrint wireless printing and support for iOS 4.2 multitasking. If you get a chance to try them out, let us know what you think!

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NASA Plans Air Pollution Flights Over Maryland on July 2
WASHINGTON -- NASA's DISCOVER-AQ air quality field campaign is scheduled to take to the skies over the Baltimore-Washington traffic corridor on Saturday, July 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT. The flight is part of a mission to enhance the capability of satellites to measure ground-level air quality from space.
NASA's P-3B research aircraft will fly at low altitudes over the northeast Maryland study region. The P-3B is a large, 117-foot, four-engine turboprop, carrying nine scientific instruments. It will fly as low as 1,000 feet above the ground along a route that will take it over major roadway traffic corridors. The P-3B also will make spiral ascents and descents over six locations where air-quality measurements are being made from ground stations.
Approximately 14 DISCOVER-AQ flights are planned through July when weather conditions are appropriate. NASA will announce each flight by 5 p.m. the day before the aircraft is scheduled to fly. The flights will occur between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
DISCOVER-AQ, which stands for Deriving Information on Surface conditions from Column and Vertically Resolved Observations Relevant to Air Quality, is a NASA Earth Science Division research effort conducted in collaboration with the Maryland Department of the Environment, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and several universities.
A detailed map of the P-3B's low-altitude flight path is available at: _URL_
For more information about the DISCOVER-AQ mission, visit: _URL_
Goddard Release No. 11-039-C
NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C.

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The Associates has issued an RFP seeking a partner to help us promote awareness of the BPL's remarkable digital collection of anti-slavery and abolitionist materials among cultural, civic, and educational institutions around the country. The online collection numbers approximately 14,000 items and sheds real light on a difficult aspect of our nation's history. To learn more about this opportunity, click here.
UPDATE: The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 13th at 5:00 p.m.
Letter from Anne Warren Weston to Deborah Weston, March 1, 1842. This is one of thousands of letters in the BPL's Anti-Slavery Collection.
This 19th century broadside from the Boston Public Library's Special Collections was conserved and digitized with financial support from the Associates.

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The Hardin Cemetery Disaster
Hardin, Missouri in Ray County, Missouri
In 1993, a record breaking flood occurred along the Missouri and Mississippi River that resulted in the destruction of a community cemetery that was on a scale never before experienced. Before the flooding, the cemetery contained a total of 1576 burials. Of these, 793 graves were washed out by the flood waters. For some weeks afterward, remains from the cemetery were recovered and in many cases were at quite a long distance from the cemetery. Eventually, 645 remains were recovered which means that an additional 148 remains were never located. Of the recovered remains, only 120 were able to be identified. Those remains that were recovered but could not be identified were later buried together in a mass grave at the cemetery marked by a large memorial.
Today, the cemetery still shows the incredible damage done by the flooding. The cemetery now is basically in three sections: Portions of the original cemetery are present on the east and west sides of the large middle portion that was cut away by the flooding. The west section contains two memorials to commemorate the disaster. To the east is a smaller section that was also part of the original cemetery and also includes a section of numerous tombstone placed close together. These are tombstones that were recovered from the destroyed portion of the cemetery but could not be matched with any of the recovered remains. Despite the years that have passed, to view the damage that was done is still a sobering sight. Even now, it is difficult to image the heartache the families have had to deal with.
The Hardin Cemetery is located just east of Hardin, Missouri on the south side of Highway 10. Hardin is in Ray County, Missouri and is about ten miles east of Richmond, Missouri on Highway 10. At Richmond traveling west, Highway 10 becomes Highway 210.
This large memorial is located on the west side of the cemetery. The text reads as follows:
"On July 12, 1993, floodwaters
from the Missouri River gained entrance to the cemetery. As the water rose, the
A second memorial records the names of those displaced by the flooding and reads as follows:
This is a view of the cemetery from the east side looking to the west. At the the far side are tombstones on the west side of the cemetery. The center portion where water can be seen is the washed away portion of the cemetery. The cut away area is rather deep and is normally filled with rainwater creating a lake in the center of the cemetery.
This view is of the washed away area of the cemetery and looking to the east. This gives some idea of the depth of the area removed by the flood waters. This was the the middle area of the cemetery and is where all of the graves were removed by the destructive action of the flood.
This is the area of relocated tombstones that were recovered but could not be matched with any of the recovered remains. This view is from the east side of the cemetery looking to the west with the lake area located between.
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We Meet a Naples Woman Who Has Spent Decades Raising Awareness About the Holocaust
It's been 76 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in German-occupied Poland by Soviet soldiers. It's estimated that between 1.1 and 1.5 million people, the vast majority of them Jews, died in the camp. In the decades since there have been ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the atrocities committed by Germany during the war, including the creation of memorials and museums around the United States.
On today's show we're marking Holocaust Awareness Week by meeting a Naples woman who has spent more than four decades as an advocate for awareness and education. Both of Felicia Anchor's parents were holocaust survivors, and she was born shortly after the war, one of 2,000 babies born from the end of the war until the displaced persons camp her parents were living in closed.
She and her husband Kenneth are chairing the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's 2021 'What You Do Matters' Southeast Virtual Event on February 11, which seeks to inspire people to remember the lessons of the Holocaust and to help combat modern-day antisemitism and hatred. Mrs. Anchor played a key role in financially supporting the Naples Holocaust Museum, working with a community of survivors and docents to expand the initial exhibit into a museum that now serves six counties.


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Department of Defence seeks industry feedback on draft AIC Enhanced Contractual Framework
by ANZDD on 02-Oct-2020
The Department of Defence is seeking industry feedback on an enhanced Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Contractual Framework.
The Draft AIC Enhanced Contractual Framework and related supporting artefacts are intended to provide specific and measurable AIC commitments that promote greater accountability for achieving the AIC objectives.
Defence has changed the approach for AIC from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach across its acquisition and sustainment contracting templates to a more flexible and scalable approach. This approach enables greater alignment with the unique aspects of each procurement, and is consistent with the view of defence industry as one of the fundamental inputs to capability.
The changes to be introduced by the new framework are directed at:
- better achieving Government's and Defence's requirements for maximising opportunities for Australian industry to participate in each procurement, while also recognising the core role of industry in delivering ADF Capability; and
- strengthening the contractual terms to ensure that these requirements are achieved through revised tendering processes and the inclusion of specific and measurable contractual commitments to enhance accountability.
Under the new framework, the key enhancements are to elevate AIC as a "core" clause with strengthened AIC obligations that contractors must comply with under contracts. To complement these obligations a new AIC remediation regime will be introduced.
The enhanced contractual framework will not be applied retrospectively. Defence will adopt a phased implementation approach across the ASDEFCON template suite from 1 January 2021.
The first package of draft documents (the AIC core package) is now available for consultation and comprises:
- updated Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Contract (and Glossary), and Statement of Work
- new Australian Contract Expenditure Measurement Rules
- extracts from relevant artefacts which describe the enhanced framework
What is the Australian Industry Capability Program?
The Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Program is designed to meet key objectives of the 2016 Defence and Industry Policy Statement (DIPS). In accordance with the DIPS, the AIC Program aims to:
- Provide opportunities for Australian companies to compete on merit for defence work within Australia and overseas.
- Influence foreign prime contractors and original equipment manufacturers, including Australian subsidiaries, to deliver cost-effective support.
- Facilitate transfer of technology and access to appropriate intellectual property rights.
- Encourage investment in Australian industry.
How do I give feedback?
All feedback should be sent to [email protected] using the ASDEFCON AIC Enhancements Feedback Log.
Source: Defence Comms


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ABSTRACT It has been recognized for some time that a significant fraction of most organic contaminants that are introduced into a soil becomes rapidly and irreversibly bound to the humin fraction of naturally-occurring organic matter. The insolubility of humin in essentially any solvent has made the study of these "bound residues" difficult. The ability to fractionate humin into four components (extractable lipids, bound-humic acid, bound lipids, and mineral matter) using the methyl-isobutylketone partitioning procedure is providing new insights into the phenomenon of bound-residue formation and the fate of anthropogenic organic compounds in natural environments. Results will be presented describing the formation of PCBand PAH-bound residues in humin using 14C-labeled compounds. The distribution of the radioactivity among the components of humin will be compared and contrasted.
KEYWORDS: soil organic matter, humin, bound residues, PCB, PAH
This paper is from the Proceedings of the HSRC/WERC Joint Conference on the Environment, May 1996, published in hard copy and on the Web by the Great Plains/Rocky Mountain Hazardous Substance Research Center.
To view the entire paper, you must haveAdobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download Acrobat.
Click here to download the paper. (21 k)


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Urgent Probability and statistics Help answer cheak
Two important members of a cricket team are injured, and each has probability 1/3 of recovering before the match. The recoveries of the two players are independent of each other. If both are able to play then the team has probability 3/4 of winning the match, if only one of them plays then the probability of winning is 1/2 and if neither play the probability of winning is 1/16. What is the probability that the match is won?
The following is what i have done:
This is total probablity and we need to find the probabilty that the match is won.
So A= event one players plays
B= event both players play
C= event nither plauers play
Let D be the event that they win the match.
P(D)= P(D l A) * P(A) + P(D l B) * P(B) + P(D l C) * P(C)
P(D l A) = 1/2 P(A)= 1/3
P(D l B) = 3/4 P(B)= 1/3 * 1/3 = 1/9
P(D l C) = 1/16 P(C) = (1-1/3)^2 = 4/9
so i got my answers as 1/2 * 1/3 + 3/4 * 2/3 + 1/16 * 4/9 = 5/18
Can Someone Please Cheak If My Answer Is Correct As I Am Not Really Sure.


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Historic Longerenong College is one of Australia's leading tertiary institutions specialising in agriculture and land-management.
Established in 1889 by the Council of Agricultural Education, we opened our doors with an enrolment of just 20 students. Original courses were aimed at the sons of farmers who required the equivalent of second year of high school to enrol. Exams were held on Saturday mornings and farm work and classes were often held at night and on weekends. With a strict "lights out" at 10pm rule, no alcohol allowed on the premises and mandatory attendance at church, students would eagerly await the monthly dances, when a busload of girls would arrive from Horsham.
In 1972, the College proudly became one of the first agricultural colleges to accept female students.
The number of female students swelled in 2015 to the point where females outnumbered the males for the first time in the history of the college.
Within our first year of operation, Longerenong was taken over by the Department of Agriculture who ran it until it became part of the Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture (VCAH).
In 1993, the VCAH became a school of the University of Melbourne and by mid-1997, VCAH was formally amalgamated with the University's Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry to form the Institute of Land and Food Resources.
The College remained a campus of the Institute of Land and Food Resources until the end of 2005 when the University of Melbourne withdrew responsibility and our courses and training was awarded to WORKCO Limited, now rebranded to Skillinvest Limited.
Today, we are fondly known as Longy!
Drawing upon our rich educational history, we keep ahead of industry needs, providing students with access to modern agricultural practices and hands on training. We're proud to stand at the agricultural forefront, carving out dynamic futures for our students.


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The Smart Sex Workers' Guide to the Global Fund Strategy 2017-2022: "Investing to End Epidemics" is a resource for sex workers to better understand the purpose and the goals of the Global Fund. This Guide describes the key points of the Global Fund Strategy, looks at what they mean for sex workers, and explores the opportunities for sex work organisations to use the strategy to strengthen sex workers' capacity to engage in Global Fund processes and influence sex worker programmes funded through the Global Fund.
- What is The Global Fund Strategy 2017-2022 and what is its Purpose?
- Key Elements of the Strategy
- The Strategic Enablers
- Innovating and differentiating along the development continuum
- Supporting mutually accountable partnerships
- Core Objectives of the Global Fund Strategy 2017-2022
- Core objective 1: maximise impact against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria
- Core objective 2: promote and protect human rights and gender equality
- Core objective 3: promote and protect human rights and gender equality
- Core objective 4: mobilise increased resources
- Catalytic Investment
You can download this 22 page PDF above. This resource will be available in Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish soon.


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Let me back up.
DAO naming is hierarchical in nature, sort of like the DOS path. And like DOS, you can refer to an object using a fully qualified name or a semi-qualified name. In DOS, a fully qualified name would be like this:
If you are already in a folder, you can refer to the file by its semi-qualified name:
TEST.MDB In the same way, you can refer to an Access object by its fully qualified name:
or if you assume the default DBEngine (which we almost always do), the default Workspace, and default Database, you can refer to the table by its semi-qualified name:
If you look at the fully qualified name like this:
you can see the DAO hierarchy levels more easily and how the dot separates them. (Much like the "\" in DOS.)
The dot also serves to separate an object from its properties and methods, which can also be thought of as another level in the hierarchy. So I can refer to "TableDefs!Table1.RecordCount". RecordCount being a property of Table1.
The bang (!) separates objects from the collections which hold them, thus it separates "Table1" from the collection "TableDefs" and the object "c:\msoffice\access97\test.mdb" from its collection "Databases".
Since most objects are defined by you, and since levels of DAO hierarchy are defined by Access, we get the rule of thumb named earlier.
DAO Naming Rules:
- The dot serves to separate one level of the DAO hierarchy from another in a fully qualified object name.
- The dot also serves to separate an object from its methods and properties. (This, by the way, is the principle use for most people).
- The bang serves to separate an object from the collection in which it is contained.
But this isn't really the end of the story. When using class modules in Access (like Forms and Reports), the Bang and Dot behavior is slightly different. To find out more, read my post: Bang Vs. Dot in Forms.


Friends in the Workplace Make For a Better World
Do you have a best friend at work? This question elicits frowns, outright dismissal of the concept or a tentative nod. Gallup, the analytics and advisory company, found that the inclusion of this question in their employee engagement questionnaire was the most controversial.
Friends At Work
The answer lies in the competitiveness that most people feel with their coworkers. There are no friends at work, only colleagues is the advice I was given when I took my woebegone face to a boss about a friend's aggressive work behavior.
But research time and again has proved my erstwhile boss wrong. Friendship at work is the strongest predictor of productivity
Why is it so – Friends At Workplace?
Studies show that employees with a best friend at work are more focused, more engaged with the organization, and tend to stay longer in their jobs.
Gallup's research shows a strong link between having a best friend at work and the amount of effort employees expend in their job. It says women who strongly agree they have a best friend at work are more than twice as likely to be engaged (63%) compared with the women who say otherwise (29%).
A joint study by management professors at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Minnesota showed that friends who worked together communicated better and offered teammates positive encouragement. The feedback amongst friendly teammates was more honest. The reasoning was that when friends work together they are more invested in the work and there is a social pressure to also perform better.
Friends Work Together Give More Productivity
When there are no friendships at work, what is the result? Psychologists call it process loss. When two colleagues are at loggerheads, there is an obvious loss of productivity because more energy is wasted in futile competitiveness, there is no meeting of minds, miscommunication, and sometimes it descends into a full-on undeclared war.
The loss is felt by the organization as energies are wasted in inessential things rather than on the task at hand.
We spend a lot of our time at work and it is natural to seek connections at the workplace.
Gallup says that people with friends at the workplace are seven times more engaged in their jobs, are better at engaging customers, produce higher quality work, have higher well-being, and are less likely to get injured on the job.
Friends At WorkPlace
Friends At Work Boost Productivity
Gallup's research shows that women who have a strong friendship network at the workplace are less likely to leave the workforce in their prime working years to be stay-at-home mothers. Gallup's research has found that the social aspect of their working life is a major driving force for women to continue working even under challenging circumstances.
Women who had a best friend at work were not actively looking out for a job, trusted their co-workers, were more open to risks and innovations, reported positive work experiences, and were less likely to complain of bad days at work.
The corporate culture is just not conducive to having a balanced work and family life for women who want to work. Spending 40 plus hours away from home and hearth to fritter away a major part of those earnings on home and child help does not make economic sense. Organizations will have to work really hard to come up with viable solutions to retain this major part of the talent pool to maintain a gender diverse workplace. The research also throws up the fact that women in the workforce do not have a wholesome social life compared to those out of work; it is 38 % vs 43%.
Friendships At Work
Gallup says that organizations should encourage good relationships at work as it improves the bottomline of the company. People are happier, more engaged and produce better work when they have solid connections at work.
Research shows the 2 out of 10 people in the US cite having best friends at work and Gallup's study says that if were to multiply this ratio and make it 6 out of 10 then there will be –
 - 36% fewer safety incidents
 - 7% more engaged customers
 - 12% higher profit
A good way to achieve a more engaged and connected workforce is to encourage open communication, promote more social occasions, and encourage cross-functional team activities so that people from different units can meet and get to know each other. An engaged and committed workforce with a good network of teammates and friends in the organization means a cohesive workforce.
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The Theory Sound and light sensitivity
Can our hypothesis also explain the sound and light sensitivity of brain fatigue?
The brain has limitations in how much can be processed and reach conscious areas at a time. Therefore, proper sorting or filtering systems are needed. When repeating information, nerve cells in the healthy brain will reduce their intensity in signalling after a while and, for example, the sound is no longer recognised. We talk about adaptation of the signalling. This does not work for persons suffering from brain fatigue. They describe that everything is recognised, important as well as unimportant information, and that it becomes very tiring and difficult to handle all the impressions. The signalling does not adapt which explains why the affected are very easily disturbed and they cannot maintain focus. If the astrocytes' handling of glutamate is impaired, it means that incoming information becomes more nonspecific and is perceived as new. It is then not filtered out but reaches up to higher brain centres for processing. In this context, it is important that we are aware that today we know very little about the way the brain works.


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Video: Methanol to fuel sustainable shipping initiativeS. Himmelstein | June 25, 2021
The world's first methatug — a tugboat powered by renewable methanol as a future-proof fuel for carbon-neutral shipping — is expected to be operational by early 2022 in the Port of Antwerp.
In addition to the port, which is supplying the vessel, the Fastwater project includes Belgian engineering company Multi, which conducted feasibility studies, and Swedish shipbuilder Scandinaos, responsible for designing the vessel's modifications. Methanol pipe and tank installation and engine conversion requirements will be engineered by Anglo Belgian Corporation, and injector adaptation will be overseen by German company Heinzmann.
Funded by the Horizon 2020 European research and innovation program, the Fastwater project will help the Port of Antwerp, the fifth largest bunkering port in the world, achieve its goal of becoming a sustainable, carbon-neutral multi-fuel facility by 2025. Other project facets will demonstrate the feasibility of a methanol-powered pilot boat, coast guard vessel and river cruiser. Business plans will be elaborated including the life cycle performance analysis of investment cost, fuel cost, carbon dioxide savings and pollutant reductions to commercialize the developed solutions.


Excel - auto number generation
Last Edited By Krjb Donovan
Last Updated: Mar 05, 2014 09:27 PM GMT
Question
Auto Generated Number
I am looking for a formula that will auto generate sequential numbers in a list starting at 2000. It would be based on the Header cell to its left when information is in the cell directly to that cells left. Make sense? See attached
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So the new number needs to be specific? like the one above it, +1 ?
if so, something like this, assume the thing on the left is col C, and the numbers will need to be in col D.
=IF(LEN(C5)>0,D4+1,"")
or do you mean a random #, in that case use the same method about if length>0 , but use the RAND formula.
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X-ray CT characterization and fracture simulation of ASR damage of glass particles in alkaline solution and mortar
© 2017 Elsevier Ltd The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) damage in reactive aggregates affects the long-term durability of the concrete infrastructure. The generated ASR gel can expand by imbibing water from the pore solution and the resulting expansion pressure causes the aggregate fracture. This study aims to simulate the development of ASR damage in glass particles of two types of samples (glass in alkali solution and glass mortars). The dynamic micro X-ray CT technique was conducted to monitor the crack propagation in glass aggregates at different reaction stages (up to 64 h). The Boundary Element Method (BEM) and Displacement Discontinuity Method (DDM) were used to efficiently simulate the crack propagation within irregular glass particles under gel expansion pressures. The aggregate boundaries were built with the BEM elements and the initial cracks were meshed with the DDM elements. The estimated expansion pressure was applied to the initial crack surfaces. The discontinuous displacements and stresses were calculated along the crack path and crack tip. The mixed-mode Stress Intensity Factors (SIFs) were calculated based on plane stress conditions. The maximum circumferential stress criteria were used to simulate the propagation of cracks along a specific angle. The simulation results include the simulated crack path and the combined SIFs changing with the increments. With the estimate expansion pressure, the glass particle damages were simulated within conditions of alkali solution and confined mortar samples. The predicted crack propagation path was compared with the X-ray CT imaging data. The comparison results demonstrate the DDM has the ability to predicting the ASR damage propagation inside aggregates.
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
X-ray CT characterization and fracture simulation of ASR damage of glass particles in alkaline solution and mortar.
Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics,
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word map to the true state. The false keyword maps to the false state. In addition, there is a third state, the default state, which is the missing value default (and the invalid value default).
The true state indicates that the element is to have its spelling and grammar checked. The default state indicates that the element is to act according to a default behavior, possibly based on the parent element's own spellcheck state, as defined below. The false state indicates that the element is not to be checked.
element . spellcheck [ = value ]
Returns true if the element is to have its spelling and grammar checked; otherwise, returns false.
Can be set, to override the default and set the spellcheck content attribute.
element . forceSpellCheck()
Forces the user agent to report spelling and grammar errors on the element (if checking is enabled), even if the user has never focused the element. (If the method is not invoked, user agents can hide errors in text that wasn't just entered by the user.)
The spellcheck IDL attribute, on getting, must return true if the element's spellcheck content attribute is in the true state, or if the element's spellcheck content attribute is in the default state and the element's default behavior is true-by-default, or if the element's spellcheck content attribute is in the default state and the element's default behavior is inherit-by-default and the element's parent element's spellcheck IDL attribute would return true; otherwise, if none of those conditions applies, then the attribute must instead return false.
The spellcheck IDL attribute is not affected by user preferences that override the spellcheck content attribute, and therefore might not reflect the actual spellchecking state.
On setting, if the new value is true, then the element's spellcheck content attribute must be set to the literal string "true", otherwise it must be set to the literal string "false".
User agents must only consider the following pieces of text as checkable for the purposes of this feature:
For text that is part of a Text node, the element with which the text is associated is the element that is the immediate parent of the first character of the word, sentence, or other piece of text. For text in attributes, it is the attribute's element. For the values of input and textarea elements, it is the element itself.
To determine if a word, sentence, or other piece of text in an applicable element (as defined above) is to have spelling- and grammar-checking enabled, the UA must use the following algorithm:
 1. If the user has disabled the checking for this text, then the checking is disabled.
 2. Otherwise, if the user has forced the checking for this text to always be enabled, then the checking is enabled.
 3. Otherwise, if the element with which the text is associated has a spellcheck content attribute, then: if that attribute is in the true state, then checking is enabled; otherwise, if that attribute is in the false state, then checking is disabled.
 4. Otherwise, if there is an ancestor element with a spellcheck content attribute that is not in the default state, then: if the nearest such ancestor's spellcheck content attribute is in the true state, then checking is enabled; otherwise, checking is disabled.
 5. Otherwise, if the element's default behavior is true-by-default, then checking is enabled.
 6. Otherwise, if the element's default behavior is false-by-default, then checking is disabled.
 7. Otherwise, if the element's parent element has its checking enabled, then checking is enabled.
 8. Otherwise, checking is disabled.
If the checking is enabled for a word/sentence/text, the user agent should indicate spelling and grammar errors in that text. User agents should take into account the other semantics given in the document when suggesting spelling and grammar corrections. User agents may use the language of the element to determine what spelling and grammar rules to use, or may use the user's preferred language settings. UAs should use input element attributes such as pattern to ensure that the resulting value is valid, where possible.
If checking is disabled, the user agent should not indicate spelling or grammar errors for that text.
Even when checking is enabled, user agents may opt to not report spelling or grammar errors in text that the user agent deems the user has no interest in having checked (e.g. text that was already present when the page was loaded, or that the user did not type, or text in controls that the user has not focused, or in parts of e-mail addresses that the user agent is not confident were misspelt). The forceSpellCheck() method, when invoked on an element, must override this behavior, forcing the user agent to consider all spelling and grammar errors in text in that element for which checking is enabled to be of interest to the user.
The element with ID "a" in the following example would be the one used to determine if the word "Hello" is checked for spelling errors. In this example, it would not be.

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The element with ID "b" in the following example would have checking enabled (the leading space character in the attribute's value on the input element causes the attribute to be ignored, so the ancestor's value is used instead, regardless of the default).

 Name: <input spellcheck=" false" id="b">

This specification does not define the user interface for spelling and grammar checkers. A user agent could offer on-demand checking, could perform continuous checking while the checking is enabled, or could use other interfaces.
6.7 Drag and drop
Support: dragndropChrome for Android NoneChrome 4+UC Browser for Android NoneiOS Safari NoneFirefox 3.5+Opera Mini NoneIE (limited) 5.5+Samsung Internet NoneAndroid Browser NoneSafari 3.1+Edge (limited) 12+Opera 12+
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This section defines an event-based drag-and-drop mechanism.
This specification does not define exactly what a drag-and-drop operation actually is.
On a visual medium with a pointing device, a drag operation could be the default action of a mousedown event that is followed by a series of mousemove events, and the drop could be triggered by the mouse being released.
When using an input modality other than a pointing device, users would probably have to explicitly indicate their intention to perform a drag-and-drop operation, stating what they wish to drag and where they wish to drop it, respectively.
However it is implemented, drag-and-drop operations must have a starting point (e.g. where the mouse was clicked, or the start of the selection or element that was selected for the drag), may have any number of intermediate steps (elements that the mouse moves over during a drag, or elements that the user picks as possible drop points as they cycle through possibilities), and must either have an end point (the element above which the mouse button was released, or the element that was finally selected), or be canceled. The end point must be the last element selected as a possible drop point before the drop occurs (so if the operation is not canceled, there must be at least one element in the middle step).
6.7.1 Introduction
This section is non-normative.
To make an element draggable is simple: give the element a draggable attribute, and set an event listener for dragstart that stores the data being dragged.
The event handler typically needs to check that it's not a text selection that is being dragged, and then needs to store data into the DataTransfer object and set the allowed effects (copy, move, link, or some combination).
For example:

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To accept a drop, the drop target has to have a dropzone attribute and listen to the drop event.
The value of the dropzone attribute specifies what kind of data to accept (e.g. "string


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The Historic Graves project is a community focused grassroots heritage project. Local community groups are trained in low-cost high-tech field survey of historic graveyards and recording of their own oral histories. They build a multi-media online record of the historic graves in their own areas and unite to form a national resource. The project outlines a system and sequence which helps to co-ordinate and standardise an historic graveyard survey.
- Community groups are trained to use digital cameras and smartphones to survey historic graveyards.
- Both new and old survey records are combined with locally recorded audio and video stories to form a multi media record of a graveyard.
- By curating and publishing the survey records centrally the individual community graveyard surveys combine to form a national resource where the value of each survey is compounded by its association with others.
- The website allows visitors from Ireland and across the globe to freely explore and search the growing database of multimedia records and stories.
- It allows communities to self publish historic graveyard surveys and the related multimedia stories.
- The surveys are being funded by a number of Local Development Partnerships through LEADER funds and are supported by Local Heritage Officers, County Archaeologists and Local Authorities.
The website and survey methodology have been designed and built by Eachtra Archaeological Projects.
The original design was by John Tierney and Maurizio Toscano, Eachtra's GIS manager, built and developed the system. Since the early design stage various people have had an input into the development of the project and the associated website, including Finn Delaney and Robin Turk, both of Eachtra. Bernie Goldbach, Senior Lecturer in Creative Multimedia, at the Tipperary Institute, and Caimin O'Brien, Department of Environment archaeologist have also had inputs into its development. Caimin O'Brien encouraged us to develop the multimedia elements of the graveyard surveys and this dovetailed perfectly with the hyperlocal heritage teachings of Bernie Goldbach.
A number of local development partnership companies teased out the community development potential of the project with us. Added to this we had discussions with a number of county archaeologists and heritage officers who also helped clarify issues such as data sharing, copyright and archiving.
Quite soon after we built the system Waterford County Council and the Heritage Council published the Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyards Guidelines, written by Caimin O'Brien. We incorporated the database from this book into our system and subsequently updated the database when dealing with a trial dataset loaned to us by the Heritage Council, Conservation Officer, Ian Doyle. This dataset consisted of a high quality survey of St Mary's, Kilkenny, carried out by Cóilín Ó Drisceoil and a team from Kilkenny Archaeology.
Community groups themselves have also helped in the projects development and working with them in the field collecting data and afterwards manipulating and uploading the data has helped to refine the processes involved.


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Lead Exposure in Maine's Workforce
Tens of thousands of Maine workers are consistently exposed to lead on the job, a known toxic chemical that creates long-lasting health risks. Regardless of this understanding, few are screened for lead exposure and an unacceptable number is continously exposed. Maine needs to adjust and adapt its public health policies to address this challenge. This report examines how.


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Rizeh is a Persian word that means "tiny," and our Rizeh robot is very small indeed. Driven by two cellphone vibrators, it's very low-cost to build and implement. The robot is able to perform basic linear and circular motions, and with its infrared detectors it can successfully follow a black line on a white background. To our knowledge it's the smallest line-following vibrobot in the world!
We applied some techniques to minimize the electronics needed to control the robot, which is crucial in building small bots. Instead of a motor driver, our control scheme employs the internal PWM capabilities of the microcontroller itself to control the vibrators. The final robot weighs just 5 grams and measures 19mm×16mm×10mm.
Our line-following test includes curves, lines, and corners, and the robot is able to successfully follow the line. Rizeh won first place at RoboCup IranOpen 2013 in the Demo (Freestyle) League. Here's how you can make it.
Special thanks to Prof. Adel Akbarimajd, my partner in this project.


'Kaleidoscope' is a visual response to the work of Philip K. Dick.
This piece experiments with the process of collage; using found imagery - predominantly from botanical textbooks.
Philip K. Dick was a science fiction novelist whose work examines social and political themes, metaphysics and altered states. Continually questioning reality, Dick often explored paranoia, schizophrenia and drug abuse. Inspired by psychedelic and optic art, this piece is a kaleidoscopic collage influenced by Philip K. Dick and particularly 'A Scanner Darkly'.
Hand-cut collage.


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Rapid analysis of coal properties plays an important part in improving combustion efficiency and reducing atmospheric emissions at coal-fired power stations. This article describes a technology for this application. Coal-fired power plants test for several different measurands: pollutants, the calorie value of coal, and the percentage of elements. A pulsed neutron beam can be used to analyze coal samples very efficiently. Just by sampling a small amount of coal, the instrument can accurately analyze the calorific value and the percentage of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, sulfur, water, and ash. In the past few years, industrial applications in several power plants have seen its advantages over those using other technologies such as chemical analysis methods. In this article, we discuss the principles used in designing a pulsed fast thermal neutron (PFTN) coal analyzer and describe the features of the instrument.


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Let's face it, during the construction phase, it can be a messy business, so it's important that the pipeline interior be kept clean throughout the process. This UC2 construction pig was developed for just this purpose. It is primarily used for light cleaning during the construction phase and can be used in all capacities of pipeline cleaning.
At times it's necessary to clean a line more rigorously, which requires additional cups. With this in mind, the UC in available in three versions. The two-cup design of the UC2 pig, provides a basic level of cleaning capability. With each additional cup, the UC pig cleans more rigorously. Therefore, the UC3 three-cup and the UC4 four-cup design pigs are progressively more effective cleaning tools. They are used to lightly clean pipelines, and are typically used for longer distances.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Every Series UC pig is equipped with Series C Cups. As with all the pigs we sell, the Series C cup was specifically developed to perform, efficiently and reliably. To enhance durability, it's made from Reliathane, a special blend of wear-resistant polyurethane.
- The large wearing surface of the cup promotes longer life, while product pressure holds the cutting edge firmly against the wall
- Designed to negotiate 1.5D bends, the Series UC2 pig moves reliably through piping systems.
- Carver discs
- Aluminum gauging plates
- Three (UC3) and 4 cup (UC4) configurations
- Magnets can be used to either collect ferrous and other construction debris, or they can be used to provide a change in magnetic field required by non-intrusive pig signaler detection devices.


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Image of the Eleazer Arnold House, built c. 1687, located in Lincoln, RI.
In 1693, Eleazer Arnold, a major landowner, built his house along Great Road, one of the earliest roads in the colonies. Two stories high, with a pilastered chimney, the home so dominated the modest dwellings of nearby farmers that it earned the title "Eleazer's Splendid Mansion." With its massive chimney end wall, the house is a rare survivor of a once-common Rhode Island building type known as a stone-ender. The structure has sustained many alterations over the centuries. Visitors find evidence of seventeenth-century construction methods, eighteenth-century additions, nineteenth century graffiti, and the twentieth-century approach to preservation that restored the house to its present appearance.
From: Town of Lincoln Historic InformationSee also:
Rhode Island Historical Preservation Commission: Statewide Preservation Reports, 1975 - 1982


I'm trying to cut a hole in a mesh to create torpedo tubes on a spacecraft, and am running into a bit of trouble. I can get the hole cut out just fine using Knife Project, the problem, however, is that it completely screws with the shading of the mesh.
Here are the target and pattern meshes:
Here's a detail of the pattern that creates the shape of the outer tube:
and the target mesh:
Target with pattern superimposed
Now, as I said I can cut the hole in the target mesh just fine. The problem is, I get this:
Result Result showing polys
As you can see, cutting the hole in the mesh throws off the smoothing of the mesh, leading to some odd shading which is just unacceptable.
I'm trying to do this with as few extra polys as possible.
Prior to cutting the new geometry the transitions are smooth because the shading is a function of the average face normals connected to each vertex. Because each of those adjacent face normals is different as you go around the surface of the object, the transition is relatively smooth. It's a cheap but effective trick.
Once you start cutting into a face, you get new geometry which has a number of vertices which are surrounded by faces which have the same face normals, therefore the shading is 'flat' on those sections. The transition from surrounding faces onto that flat area is also abrupt, and more prominent with transitions between quads and triangles.
Read Blender docs about custom normals
possible solutions
 1. A way out of that is to carefully adjust the positions of the new vertices such that they follow the inferred curvature, this doesn't have to be exact. as long as you get away from the faces all having the same normals on that spot.
 enter image description here The dark area just below the blue arrow indicates the flow that your geometry would need to have (seen from the side of that edited face). If you can move the internal vertices to match the curvature you'll get reasonable smoothing.
 2. or adjust the vertex normals to follow the curvature, but (May 2015) this is not exposed to the UI, but can be scripted. Manual changes might be overwritten by operations such as remove doubles / recalc normals.
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 3. Normal Edit modifier. It takes a vertex group, and an object, and modifies the normals of the vertices in the vertex group to follow as if they eminated from the center of the object (radial) or directionally if you use a mesh object to help guide the normals.
Blender's Proportional Editing feature can help get nice curvature, but you'll have to experiment with it.
 - $\begingroup$ So if I'm reading you right, this means that even though the vertices are aligning properly on the plane of that particular poly, I'll need to move them inwards or outwards to fit the curvature that the smoothing is simulating? $\endgroup$ – Ambaryerno May 9 '15 at 23:13
 - $\begingroup$ The upside of keeping it lowpoly is that any such intervention isn't going to take too long even if you have to manually adjust the verts or faces. That being said: now i'm wondering if there isn't an add-on for this kind of stuff.. $\endgroup$ – zeffii May 10 '15 at 7:25
 - $\begingroup$ _USER_ probably can be fixed with normal edit modifier copying normals from the original model $\endgroup$ – Denis May 10 '15 at 8:15
 - $\begingroup$ I tried using the Normal Edit modifier after turning on Auto-Smooth in mesh options (which it required). However while Radial and Directional fixed the specific problem I was having, it caused serious issues on OTHER parts of the model. The modifier required me to turn on Auto-Smooth in the mesh options, and I noticed that when I switched from Radial to Directional BEFORE setting a target for Directional, the problem instantly went away. So it looks like just turning on auto-smooth corrected everything. However I wanted to touch base before I decided to just leave it at that. $\endgroup$ – Ambaryerno May 10 '15 at 13:55
 - $\begingroup$ Disregard, it was looking ok from some angles but it's definitely not right on others. AND it screws with the Edge Splitting. $\endgroup$ – Ambaryerno May 10 '15 at 14:10
Zeffi mentioned surface normals and shading. Perhaps you want sharp edges where the hull meets the torpedo launcher. This effect is often achieved using an Edge Split modifier for Sharp edges. You have to leave the Sharp Edges checkbox checked, and then mark those edges in the mesh editor (Ctrl-E > Mark Sharp).
Another thing that sometimes causes strange shading is if the surface normals are flipped. You can check that using the 3d View's N-panel Mesh Display > Normals (pick the Face icon).
 - $\begingroup$ Already made sure the normals are correct, and making a sharp edge around the torpedo tube made no difference. $\endgroup$ – Ambaryerno May 12 '15 at 15:20
I ended up turning on Auto-Smooth and then making the transition between the sides of the hull and the bottom (specifically, the edge along the bottom of the poly in which the torpedo tube was cut) sharp, and that fixed it. It's not exactly how I wanted the contour to look, but it works.
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 $\begingroup$ show an image :) i'm interested to see what was 'acceptable' $\endgroup$ – zeffii May 12 '15 at 15:29
 - $\begingroup$ _USER_ Added. You'll note I made the transition between the sides of the hull and bottom sharp rather than smooth, and that fixed the shading around the corner and tip of the torpedo tube. $\endgroup$ – Ambaryerno May 13 '15 at 22:59
 - $\begingroup$ Great, that does indeed appear to look good. Marking Sharp edges + Auto Smooth. $\endgroup$ – zeffii May 14 '15 at 4:19
 - $\begingroup$ I was actually able to turn off Auto Smooth and just use the Edge Split modifier once I marked that bottom edge sharp. So it definitely had to do with having a smooth transition between the sides and lower hull. $\endgroup$ – Ambaryerno May 15 '15 at 0:19
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Medications and Drugs
Brand Names: Qualaquin
Generic Name: quinine (Pronunciation: KWYE nine)
What is quinine (Qualaquin)?
Quinine is used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia.
Quinine will not treat severe forms of malaria, and it should not be taken to prevent malaria. Quinine also should not be taken to treat or prevent night-time leg cramps.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine. As of December 2006, Qualaquin is the only brand of quinine that is approved by the FDA.
Quinine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of quinine (Qualaquin)?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using quinine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about quinine (Qualaquin)?
You should not take quinine if you have a heart rhythm disorder called Long QT syndrome, G-6-PD (an enzyme deficiency), a blood clotting disorder, myasthenia gravis, or optic neuritis (inflammation of the nerves in your eyes).
Some people have used quinine to treat leg cramps, but this is not an FDA-approved use. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine. Do not purchase quinine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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The Pre-Allied Health degree at Lackawanna College is designed to provide the necessary foundation for a future as an Allied Health professional. In this major, students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and must not require developmental or bridge courses. Science courses include biology, chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy and physiology.
Students entering this program should have successfully completed two to three years of mathematics and three years of science in high school. They should also be familiar with computers and their uses.
Primarily a transfer-related program, this curriculum provides intensive hands-on laboratory experience that will prepare students for additional study at four-year institutions.
This major prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degree programs in allied health fields. These may include, but not limited to: nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, or medical technology.
Students successfully completing the A.S. degree program in Pre-Allied Health will:
- Recognize the interdisciplinary nature of scientific inquiry and apply analytical thinking and analysis to explain various scientific phenomena as they develop skill in using the scientific method.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of biology, basic chemistry, and anatomy and physiology sufficient for entry into higher-level science courses at a transfer institution.
- Develop the qualitative and quantitative skills, through the use of technology, necessary for a career in health sciences.
- Appreciate the diverse and dynamic nature of the human condition through the study of humanities, global studies, and math/science electives.
- Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and through the written word, and be able to work with others in a professional setting.
The Pre-Allied Health degree is offered at the Scranton campus and will come to the Towanda Center in Fall 2016.


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Picture locket necklaces have been around for centuries, holding a special place in people's hearts and memories. These beautiful pieces of jewellery have the power to keep our cherished memories close to our hearts. They have become a symbol of love and sentimentality. From vintage to modern styles, picture locket necklaces come in various materials, designs, and shapes to suit everyone's taste and personality.
A Brief History of Picture Locket Necklaces
Picture lockets have a rich history dating back to the 16th century when they were first introduced as small, oval or round pendants that could hold miniature paintings or photographs. Over time, picture lockets have evolved and symbolised different things, such as love, friendship, and remembrance. Royalty, celebrities, and ordinary people alike have worn them. They have become timeless pieces of jewellery that transcend generations.
Materials and Designs
Regarding design, picture locket necklaces come in various styles, from vintage and antique to modern and personalised. Vintage lockets often feature intricate engravings, while modern lockets offer a sleek and minimalist look. Personalised picture lockets are popular for those who want to add a special touch to their locket, with options to engrave names, dates, or special messages.
Choosing the Perfect Picture Locket Necklace
When choosing a locket necklace with picture, it's important to consider a few key factors:
Think about the occasion or purpose of the locket. Are you looking for a sentimental piece to wear every day or a special gift for someone close to you?
Consider the material and design that best suit your style.
Choose a picture or photos that hold special meaning to you and that you want to keep close to your heart.
Caring for Your Picture Locket Necklace
To keep your picture locket necklace looking its best, it's important to care for it properly. Clean your locket regularly using a soft cloth, and store it safely when not in use. Avoid exposing your locket to harsh chemicals. Always remove it before participating in activities that could cause damage, such as swimming or exercising.
Creative Ways to Wear and Display Your Picture Locket Necklace
Picture locket necklaces can be worn and displayed in various creative ways, allowing you to showcase your memories and personality. For a classic look, wear your locket or layered with other necklaces. If you have multiple lockets, create a stunning display by hanging them on a jewellery stand or attaching them to a charm bracelet. You can also get creative by displaying your lockets in unique ways, such as incorporating them into a shadow box or on a picture wall.
Whether you wear your locket every day or only on special occasions, it's sure to bring a smile to your face every time you catch a glimpse of it. So why not add a touch of charm and sentimentality to your jewellery collection today? With so many options, you're sure to find the perfect picture locket necklace that will hold a special place in your heart for years to come.


Sugaring Waxing
Does Sugaring waxing gets rid of all unwanted body hair?
Realy and truly you can apply sugaring waxing to all your body from your brows to your toes and everything in between.
The next hair removal trend is without a doubt Sugaring waxing, this treatment will captivate you because of its natural properties.
If you have not heard of sugaring waxing before, the method consists in applying a mixture of sugar, lemon juice and water to the skin and then stripping it off together with the hair.
The ancient Egyptians believed that a hairless body was a characteristic of status, success and power. They used the sugaring technique as the formula components were easy to obtain and the powerful method was proved to be very effective.
Does Sugaring waxing hurts less than normal waxing?
The sugaring waxing technique applied by our beauticians extracts the hair in the same direction of hair growth.
In other words, this technique implies less trauma on the skin and to the root of the hair, much less risk of breaking the hair instead of pulling it off and consequently reducing the prospect of ingrown hairs.
Sugaring waxing is clean and beneficial to your skin!
The sugaring wax is incredibly healthful, it's hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic meaning that it does not obstruct your skin pores!
The formula used by Beauty Dream beauticians creates a paste that has a very high concentration of sugar, creating an environment where bacteria cannot breed in the jar!
Beauty Dream sugaring paste formula gets rid of all undesired body hair and at the same time peels your skin smoothly.
Peeling means removing dead skin cells. Our sugar paste formula, differently than wax, will not stick to your live/active skin cells, because active skin cells are wet. Consequently improving the health of your skin.
Can Sugaring waxing lead to hair reduction?
Can Sugaring waxing lead to hair reduction?
Again, really and truly it depends on a series of factors, your skin, hormones, etc. Our experience has shown that after certain sugaring waxing treatments, the hair follicle begins to get weaker and more fragile. The hair starts to have a more shallow root and the growth becomes easier to be removed and much less pain are involved in each treatment. As sugaring wax can remove the smallest bits of hair in the skin layer called the anagen, it can lead to permanency with the time.
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The Sugaring wax provides softer skin and longer-lasting results by removing the hair deep from the root.
How can we compare Sugaring Wax to other waxing products and techniques?
Bikini Sugaring wax VS. normal Waxing
Sugaring promotes better skin health, lasts longer, it also can be less uncomfortable if done periodically.
Sugaring waxing doesn't cause ingrown hairs, the other way around, it can actually correct them!
In addition, sugaring wax is a natural exfoliating treatment for the skin and can lead to a constant reduction of hair growth.
Sugaring waxing VS. Shaving
In another hand shaving cuts the hair right at the skin's surface, producing a sharp end to the hair, that can be felt a few days after shaving.
Again sugaring wax is also better because it produces a natural peeling, eliminating dead skin cells. That peeling process through the sugaring technique means that you will get a smoothest and healthiest skin and the most delicious experience.
Sugaring waxing VS. Laser hair removal
The laser hair removal is much more expensive and it might not provide the expected results. The laser hair removal may or may not produce everlasting hair elimination if that is your intention in the first place.
The outcomes differ due to the person varying skin conditions and hair types.
While sugaring provides smooth results for three to four weeks and is very cost-effective.
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text: The atomic and electronic structures are calculated for atomically uniform Ag layers on the Ga-induced Si(111)-(root 3 x root 3)R30 degrees surface by using the Density Functional Theory. It is found that when the amount of Ag atoms increases on the 1/3 monolayer Ga-induced Si(111)-(root 3 x root 3)R30 degrees surface, the equilibrium T-4 adsorption site of Ga atom changes to the T-1 site. We have determined a single covalent bond between Ga and Si atoms but there is some charge accumulation on the Ga-Ag layer, turning the surface to metallic nature. For 10 Ag monolayers, we have determined evolution of several quantum-well states within the energy range of 1 eV below the Fermi level. The energy separation between the quantum well states increases as their numbers develop below the Fermi level. The Ag film quantum-well states show in-plane parabolic dispersion, with splittings arising due to Umklapp features related to the Si(111)-(1 x 1) surface Brillouin zone. We have also identified Shockley type surface states, which show small Rashba-type spin-orbit splitting.


About Cell Statuses
Some methods return cell statuses. Cell statuses are numeric codes that are represented by constants in the HFMConstants type library and that provide the following types of status information for a cell:
The applicable methods return all three types of statuses within one return value. The return value is a bit-field containing 32 bits, in which the least significant 8 bits store the cell's transaction status codes, the most significant 10 bits store the cell's calculation status codes, and the middle bits store the cell's metadata status codes.
To access a cell's status codes in VBScript, perform bitwise comparisons with operators such as AND. For example, the calculation status indicating that a cell contains no data is represented by the constant CELLSTATUS_NODATAINTABLE. The following If statement tests whether a cell status includes the "no data" calculation status. In this example, assume that the cell status has been assigned to the lStat variable:


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- Dec 1, 2023
Skybox Imaging Captures World's First High-Resolution, HD Video of Earth from Space
Skybox Imaging (Skybox) announced today the release of the world's first high-resolution, high-definition video of Earth taken by a commercial remote sensing satellite.
These videos were taken by SkySat-1, the first of Skybox's planned constellation of 24 satellites, and showcase high-resolution views of Tokyo, Bangkok, Baltimore, Las Vegas, and Aleppo, Syria. The video clips have not yet been calibrated or tuned.
SkySat-1 captures up to 90-second video clips at 30 frames per second. The resolution is high enough to view objects like shipping containers that impact the global economy while maintaining a level of clarity that does not determine human activity. To watch the video in 1080p HD resolution, please view on Skybox's YouTube channel here.
SkySat-1 also captures some of the highest quality color imagery of any commercial satellite and is capable of sub-meter native color and near-infrared imagery.
"The most revolutionary fact is that SkySat-1 was built and launched for more than an order of magnitude less cost than traditional sub-meter imaging satellites," said Tom Ingersoll, CEO of Skybox. "This extremely high performance satellite is made possible by proprietary technologies developed by Skybox, including the integrated satellite and imaging systems designs, which enable Skybox to launch a constellation of satellites that can provide imagery timeliness, quality and dependability that was never before possible."
The business applications for satellite imagery and now, dynamic satellite video, are innumerable – ranging from supply chain monitoring to maritime awareness, industrial plant activity monitoring to environmental and humanitarian relief monitoring.
"This is an important inflection point for the remote sensing industry and for businesses of all sizes around the globe," said Dan Berkenstock, co-founder and chief product officer of Skybox. "This milestone demonstrates that high-quality, high-resolution imagery can now be delivered in a timely, accessible and affordable way. By leveraging Silicon Valley web technologies, we're pioneering a data platform that is leading a new generation of applications for the global markets of today and for new markets yet to be realized."
Skybox has raised $91 million from Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Canaan Partners and Norwest Venture Partners.
SkySat-2, an identical version of SkySat-1, is scheduled to launch in early 2014. More unique capabilities based on Skybox's proprietary technologies will be announced in the near future.


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Let's continue the modal verbs series with should / shouldn't. This post has been improved by Mr. Kimmo Kosunen.
Use should / shouldn't + base form of a verb to give somebody advice or say what you think is the right thing to do.
Note: Should/shouldn't is often used as a form of criticism, especially with the negative: You shouldn't drive so fast! This also depends how the speaker says it – does he sound friendly or as if he's criticizing…
I think you should teach for another school.
The Romanian government should do more for the country.
She should buy a new motorbike; she always seems to have problems with this one.
She shouldn't drive so fast.
should / shouldn't + base form is the same for all persons
An alternative of should is ought. Personally, I don't use ought.
The two forms (should and ought) are almost always used interchangeably but some consider that ought to implies a stronger obligation than should, while others think that ought to is old-fashioned and may always be replaced by should. And when something sounds old-fashioned, it almost automatically also obtains a more formal register.
The only situation I can think of when ought to cannot be replaced with should is in the British English usage of should in the meaning of if:
Should the visitors arrive early, we can have lunch with them. (Not common in American English but often used in British English).
Ought the visitors to arrive early, we can have lunch with them.
The learners of English should remember ought always goes with to.


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How to Create a Custom Template with Microsoft Word
This guide will explain the basics of creating your own custom label template using Microsoft Word. Included in this guide:
- Adjusting the size of your template
- Adding/positioning text boxes and images
- Adding barcodes
- Printing the final design
This guide is mainly written for Microsoft Word 2007 or newer, but most of the instructions apply to older versions of Word as well. If you'd like to use pre-made label templates, a variety of templates are available on your LabelTac® CD. If you don't have your CD, visit _URL_
Customizing Your Paper Size:
The first step to creating a custom label is adjusting the template size to match the vinyl you will print on. To do this:
- Select Page Layout from the top bar.
- Select Custom Margins from the bottom of the drop-down menu.
- The Page Setup menu will now appear. Change all of the fields under margins to 0.
- Set the Orientation to Landscape.
- Select the Paper tab from the top of the Page Setup menu.
- Change the Height field to the size of the vinyl supply you will be printing on and the Width field to the length you would like your label to be. Then select OK. (If you receive a Margins Warning message, select Ignore.)
Inserting Text Boxes:
You can add text to your label using a text box. Text boxes allow you to adjust your text's position much more precisely.
- From the top menu bar, select Insert.
- Select Text Box from the menu.
- Select Draw Text Box from the bottom of the drop-down menu (or press D on your keyboard).
- To create a text box, click and drag your cursor to the desired size you would like within the template.
- To remove the thick black outline and white back filler, select Format from the top menu.
- Select Shape Outline or Shape Fill.
- From the drop-down menu, select No Outline/No Fill.
- To position the text box, move your cursor along the dotted line until you see a symbol. Then click and drag the box to the desired position.
- To resize the text box, click on one of the the small clear boxes along the dotted line and drag your cursor to the desired size.
Adding/Editing Text for Your Label Template:
- To choose a specific font, click within the text box. Then hit ctrl+shift+f and choose your preferred font/style/size (or select the Home tab from the top menu and change the values in the font section).
- To change the direction your text faces, select Format from the top menu bar. Then select Text Direction from the top right and choose the desired direction.
Adding Images to Your Label Template:
- Select Insert from the top menu bar. Place your cursor over Photo and then select Picture from File from the drop-down menu.
- Navigate to and highlight the desired image file and then select Open to add the image to your template.
3. Click and drag the image to reposition it. To change its size, click a corner of the image and drag to make the image larger/smaller.
- If you don't already have barcode fonts installed on your computer, download our font pack at: _URL_
- To apply barcode fonts to labels, enter the text string you would like to make a barcode.
- Highlight the text and select Font. Scroll through the list of fonts until you find the desired barcode. Select the font and click OK.
- To test the barcode, create a sample barcode label and print it with your LabelTac® printer. Use your barcode or RF scanner to scan the sample label to verify it reads correctly. Depending on your system, you may need to try different barcode fonts until you find one that functions with your scanner. Some RF scanners may require that you add an asterisk (*) before and after your barcode to make it scannable.
Printing Your Label:
- From the top menu bar, select File and then Print (or you can use the hotkey ctrl+p).
- Select your Creative LabelTac® printer from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the number of copies you would like to print and click the Print button to print your label(s).
For additional help creating and printing labels with Microsoft Word, please contact our Support Department at _PHONE_ or _EMAIL_.


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Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania
Minor Flood Warning for the River Derwent
Issued at 10:09 am on Saturday 30 July 2016
Flood Warning Number: 6
Minor flooding will continue in the lower reaches of the Derwent River below Meadowbank Dam during Saturday.
Minor flooding is not expected to extend downstream to Macquarie Plains and New Norfolk during Saturday.
Up to 15mm of rainfall was recorded in the River Derwent catchment in the 24 hours to 9 AM Saturday. Snow melt is expected to maintain high river levels throughout the Derwent catchment during Saturday. Further rainfall, up to 15 mm, is possible during Saturday in the upper parts of the River Derwent catchment.
Some storages within the Derwent system are at high levels, with several dams spilling. Lake King William has started to spill for the first time since 2013, resulting in elevated river levels in the River Derwent downstream of the dam.
Strong and dangerous flows may be a hazard throughout the Derwent catchment for the next few days.
River Derwent above River Ouse:
River rises have been observed in the upper reaches of the Derwent catchment. Some storages within the Derwent system are at high levels, with several dams spilling. Lake King William has started to spill for the first time since 2013 resulting in elevated river levels downstream.
River Derwent above Meadowbank Dam:
River rises have been observed in the middle reaches of the Derwent catchment.
River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam.The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam peaked at 4.45 metres around 02:20 pm Friday 29 July and is currently at 4.30 metres and falling. The River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam may fall below the minor flood level (4.10 m) Saturday evening.
The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is currently at 3.22 metres and steady. The River Derwent at Macquarie Plains is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.0 metres) during Saturday.
River Derwent around New Norfolk:
Minor flooding is not expected to extend downstream to New Norfolk.The River Derwent at New Norfolk is currently at 1.52 metres and rising. The river level at New Norfolk is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.0 metres) during Saturday.
Flood Safety Advice:FloodSafe advice is available at _URL_
Road closure information is available at _URL_
For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500.
For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Next Issue:The next warning will be issued by 4pm on Saturday 30 July 2016.
Latest River Heights:
|Location||Height of River (m)||Tendency||Date/Time of Observation|
|River Derwent below Lake St Clair||2.06||Steady||09:00 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|River Ouse at Ashton||1.61||Rising||08:15 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|River Ouse at 3B Weir||1.23||Rising||09:00 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|River Clyde at Bothwell||0.84||Steady||08:00 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|River Derwent below Meadowbank Dam||4.31||Falling||09:00 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|River Derwent at Macquarie Plains||3.23||Steady||09:37 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|Tyenna River at Newbury||0.97||Steady||08:00 AM SAT 30/07/16|
|Styx River at Bruces Bridge||1.60||Steady||11:09 AM FRI 29/07/16|
|River Derwent at New Norfolk||1.08||Falling||09:50 AM SAT 30/07/16|
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 216. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at _URL_ The latest weather forecast is available at _URL_


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Using the SMPH Departmental VPN
Running and adding users to the VPN used by SMPH departments for access to network resources
SMPH has created a mechanism to allow each department to provide a dedicated VPN service that allows users in that department to access some network services. After an individual has their NetID added to the appropriate Manifest group and then connects to the SMPH VPN portal they will be allocated an IP number in a range that allows access to departmental resources. There are a few steps involved:
Step 1: Configure access by the department:
Each department is assigned a Manifest group that is used to control which users are allowed to connect to that department's VPN service.The groups are in a path created for SMPH VPN access.The department IT manager adds (or removes) NetIDs to the Manifest group members as needed:
Step 2: Users run the Global Protect VPN client and authenticate to the SMPH VPN portal ( using their NetID:
Global protect
Step 3: Check status of clients connected to SMPHSF. If you have read access to the Palo Alto find the SMPHSF gateway on the Network tab and click on Remote Users:
VPN portal users
Information on connected clients is shown as follows:
user clients


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web.py Sessions
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Sessions are a way to store information between requests, thereby making http stateful. They work by sending the user a cookie, which maps to a session storage object on the server. When the user requests a page, the client sends the cookie back with the request, web.py loads the session based on the key, and code can request and store information in it.
Sessions are convenient because they allow a programmer to store user state in native Python objects.
Storage types
web.py sessions allow for multiple ways to store the session data. These methods include:
 - DiskStore. Session data is pickled in a designated directory. When instantiating, the first and only argument is the folder where the session information should be stored on disk.
 - DBStore. Session data is pickled and stored in a database. This can be useful if you want to store session data on a separate system. When creating, the DBStore takes 2 arguments: a web.py database instance, and the table name (string). The table which stores the session must have the following schema:
 session_id CHAR(128) UNIQUE NOT NULL,
 atime DATETIME NOT NULL default current_timestamp,
 data TEXT
 - ShelfStore. Data is stored using the python shelve module. When creating, the ShelfStore takes the filename that should be used to store the data.
The storage methods have various performance and setup tradeoffs, so the options allow you to choose what's best for your application.
The following code shows how to use a basic DiskStore session.
import web
urls = (
 '/', 'Index',
 '/login', 'Login',
 '/logout', 'Logout',
web.config.debug = False
app = web.application(urls, locals())
class Index:
 def GET(self):
 if session.get('logged_in', False):
 return 'You are logged inLogout'
 return 'You are not logged in.Login now'
class Login:
 def GET(self):
 session.logged_in = True
 raise web.seeother('/')
class Logout:
 def GET(self):
 session.logged_in = False
 raise web.seeother('/')
if __name__ == '__main__':
Sessions and Reloading/Debug Mode
Is your session data disappearing for seemingly no reason? This can happen when using the web.py app reloader (local debug mode), which will not persist the session object between reloads. Here's a nifty hack to get around this.
# Hack to make session play nice with the reloader (in debug mode)
if web.config.get('_session') is None:
 session = web.session.Session(app, db.SessionDBStore())
 web.config._session = session
 session = web.config._session


Scrolling Window Layout window
Allows you to customize the appearance of scrolling windows. This window functions much like the Window Layout window. To display the layout window for a scrolling window, double-click the scrolling window in the window layout. To add and manipulate fields and other objects in the Scrolling Window Layout window, use tools from the Toolbox window. Set properties for the scrolling window or objects in it using the Properties window.
When you create the layout for a scrolling window, you are creating the layout for only one line of the scrolling window. This line is drawn in the scrolling window once for each record in the linked table, until the scrolling window is full.
Refer to the following topics for more information:
To display this window
Select a scrolling window in the Window Layout window. Choose Open Scrolling Window from the Tools menu.
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EECA has commissioned Standards New Zealand to produce a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for Smart Homes, to help New Zealanders understand how they can make their existing home 'smart' and begin the transition to this new technology.
A smart home isn't the building itself but a clever system that links residential appliances together into a network. The network ensures the appliances in the home are operating as efficiently as possible (without changing how you use them).
The Smart Home Guidelines PAS has been developed in response to a growing need for New Zealanders to change the way we are consuming energy. Smart home networks preferentially shift household energy demand to periods of least-cost electricity. With this new approach to home electricity use, New Zealanders will be able to reduce their energy costs, take pressure off our national electricity grid, and help lower New Zealand's carbon footprint by maximising renewable energy use.
The guidance aims to help electricity consumers, appliance retailers, and suppliers of smart home equipment and services to align to best practice. It is designed to contain key smart home advice and point readers to more detailed information.
This PAS will not impose any requirements on sellers, importers, or manufacturers. However, it will introduce smart home technology to New Zealand consumers and help them to take steps towards making their home energy use smarter.


(GL(n + 1, ℝ), GL(n, ℝ)) is a generalized Gelfand pair
Research paper by G. van Dijk
Indexed on: 07 Dec '08Published on: 07 Dec '08Published in: Russian Journal of Mathematical Physics
Denote by G = GL(n + 1, ℝ) the group of invertible (n + 1) × (n + 1) matrices with real entries, acting on ℝn+1 in the usual way, and let H1 = GL(n, ℝ) be the stabilizer of the first unit vector e0. Let H0 = GL(1, ℝ) and set H = H0 × H1. It is known that the pair (G,H) is a generalized Gelfand pair. Define a character χ of H by χ(h) = χ(h0h1) = χ0(h0) where χ0 is a unitary character of H0 (h0 ∈ H0, h1 ∈ H1). Let σ be the anti-involution on G given by σ(g) = tg. In this note, we show that any distribution T on G satisfying T(h1gh2) = χ(h1h2) T(g) (g ∈ G; h1, h2 ∈ H) is invariant under the anti-involution σ. This result implies that (G,H1) is a generalized Gelfand pair.


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Aruba, long a part of the Netherlands Antilles, began to actively seek independence or autonomy in the early 1970s. As part of that goal, Aruban leaders decided in 1976 to develop a national flag. Ideas solicited through a local design competition were reviewed, and from that process emerged the Aruban flag still in use. The flag was first hoisted on March 18, 1976. Aruba achieved status as an autonomous territory of the Netherlands in 1986 but subsequently chose not to seek full independence.
The blue of the field was chosen intentionally to match the shade used in the flag of the United Nations. The unique four-pointed star represents the four points of the compass and hence Aruba's connections by air and sea from all directions. It also symbolizes the island itself—the red evoking the red clay of its soil, the white border representing the white sand beaches that ring it—as well as the pride Arubans have for their island and their struggle for liberty. The yellow stripes stand for tourism and industry, which provide the high standard of living enjoyed by the island's people. Yellow also recalls the former gold industry and the brilliant yellow flowers found across the island.


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Total and ADNOC Make CO2 Emission Reduction Deal
Total (NYSE: TOT) has revealed that it has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to explore joint research, development and deployment partnership opportunities in the areas of CO2 emission reductions and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
The agreement brings together the best-in-class in low carbon technologies from Total and ADNOC and expands on the long-standing partnership and collaboration between the two leading energy producers across the full value chain, Total said in a statement posted on its website recently.
Under the terms of the deal, Total and ADNOC will jointly explore opportunities to reduce CO2 emissions, improve energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy for oil and gas operations. In the area of CCUS the companies will further develop joint research into new technologies covering carbon capture, storage solutions and enhanced oil recovery projects based on CO2 usage, according to Total.
"We are very pleased to start this new cooperation with ADNOC, our long-term partner in the United Arab Emirates," Patrick Pouyanne, the chairman and chief executive officer of Total, said in a company statement.
"This initiative will allow the two companies to join forces in several domains such as the reduction of carbon emissions on industrial sites, improvement of the energy efficiency in operations, and the development of innovative solutions and business models towards the CCUS chain," he added.
"This is a perfect example of Total's commitment to leverage its global presence and expertise to act towards its 2050 net-zero ambition alongside its long-standing key partners," Pouyanne continued.
Commenting on the deal, Ahmed Al Jaber, ADNOC's CEO, said, "we are pleased to strengthen our partnership and alliance with Total as we work towards a low carbon future".
"The agreement builds on our sustainability goal to decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity by 25 percent by 2030 and reinforces ADNOC's commitment to responsible oil and gas production as we deliver on our 2030 smart growth strategy," he added.
"We look forward to leveraging this expertise and collaborating with Total to further research and develop low carbon technologies and sustainable growth opportunities," the ADNOC CEO went on to say.
According to Total, the company currently collaborates with ADNOC across the full value chain, from offshore and onshore exploration, development and production of oil and gas, to gas processing and liquefaction, products marketing, including R&D and National Talent development.
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If you've always wanted to learn how to compost, why not head over to the working composting farm that has sprouted up on the south side of Governors Island to give it a try? A partnership between Earth Matter NY and Governors Island Preservation and Educational Corporation, the facility offers children and adults a chance to learn the ins and outs of composting from start to finish on the miniature farm. Experts are on site giving composting demonstrations and there's even a small petting zoo with a variety of friendly chickens, goats, and baby rabbits.
The Earth Matter Kids composting farm spans 35 by 100 feet and is loccated near the southern shore of Governors Island behind Nolan Park. Inside, you can learn how to compost your own food in your kitchen, or work on larger scale community projects you can start in your own neighborhood. Open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm, the farm is an outdoor classroom for all ages to learn just how beneficial composting is.
Visitors to the farm can even bring their own food to compost, or take home a sample of the "Black Gold" composted fertilizer to put into their own gardens. Aside from compost and worms, the farm also has two adorable and friendly goats teetering around, who love to be petted nearly as much as they enjoy munching on compost. The resident flock of chickens includes varieties out of the ordinary, some with decorative plumage fancier than the traditional barnyard bird.
As if Governors Island didn't have enough to do, the Earth Matter Compost farm gives city kids a chance to get their hands dirty, while learning green practices that can benefit their family's urban gardens.
Images ©Lori Zimmer for Inhabitat
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the VG_View. Typically, postdraw() is used to render specialized cursors or provide visual feedback to the user in a manner specific to the tool.
selected() and deselected() are invoked whenever the tool is, respectively, selected or deselected by the user.
Low-level mouse and keyboard events can be handled directly by the tool using mousemotion() mousebuttondown(), mousebuttonup(), keydown() and keyup(). The coordinates passed to mouse-related callbacks are subject to the current position constraints, unless disabled by one of the VG_*_NOSNAP flags in the flags field.
The VG_View interface first appeared in Agar 1.3, and was first documented in Agar 1.3.3. ElectronTubeStore


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Leonardtown, MD – The National Weather Service is urging St. Mary's County residents to beware of widespread ponding of water on area roadways.
Light to moderate rain continues to spread across the region with normal drainage patterns potentially blocked by snow and ice. Poor drainage ponding of water is likely. More significant flooding is possible if heavier rain develops in a given area or if there is a severe drainage issue.
Drivers should not drive through water of unknown depth and remain alert for the potential for flood warnings to be posted.