text: The Guaicaramo Dam is a planned hydroelectric dam on the Upia River, in Casanare, Colombia. It is to be part of the Upía Hydroelectric Project It has a planned installed capacity of 1,750 MW. The dams designed to be 230 m (755 ft) tall, 850 m (2,789 ft) wide, and with 33,260,000 m (1.175×10 cu ft) of material. Designs were carried out between 1980 and 1983. An environmental study for the dam was carried out between 1989 and 1990.


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RAF Chivenor – UK – EGDC – Tag21 v1.0
RAF Chivenor (ICAO: EGDC) was a Royal Air Force station located on the northern shore of the River Taw estuary, on the north coast of Devon, England. The nearest towns are Barnstaple and Braunton.
Originally a civil airfield opened in the 1930s, the site was taken over by the Royal Air Force in May 1940 for use as a Coastal Command Station. After World War II, the station was largely used for training, particularly weapons training. During the 1950s and 1960s, No. 229 Operational Conversion Unit used Hawker Hunter aircraft for training. In 1974 the station was left on "care and maintenance", though No. 624 Volunteer Gliding Squadron (624 VGS) continued to fly from there. The RAF returned in 1979, forming 2 Tactical Weapons Unit (2 TWU) which flew BAE Hawks, from 1979 until the unit was renamed as No. 7 Flying Training School RAF in 1992. In 1994, 7 FTS left Chivenor, merging with No. 4 Flying Training School RAF at RAF Valley, and the airfield was handed over to the Royal Marines and the base was re-named as Royal Marines Base Chivenor.
To see all the objects you will need all the Asobo airfields, plus the Library files I identify in the screenshots.
To install the scenery, just place the scenery file into your Community folder.
When editing in the SDK the runways were showing as normal, but on compiling the scenery, the closed runway crosses have appeared. Not sure why that is.
Perhaps BigGazza can produce a 151 Sqn Hawk skin to use at the base.
Well you could buy me a coffee
GPS Coordinates: 51.088127, -4.149972

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OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT
The objective of the pipeline is to develop opportunities for Native American students to participate in geoscience-related education and research. The "pipeline" has three components:
1) An education and research enrichment program for 7-12th grade Native American students which integrates indigenous knowledge into the geosciences as well as a research experience for teachers (RET).
2) An introductory undergraduate geoscience course which integrates indigenous knowledge into the geosciences, uses Native American Art as a vehicle of learning, and acknowledges the learning styles of Native American students.
3) A program to provide research internship opportunities for Native American students.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


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Organic Winter Canola Production in North Carolina
by Rachel Vann and Chris Reberg-Horton
Are you interested in diversifying your organic rotation by adding winter canola? AgStrong, a buyer in Bowersville, GA, is contracting with growers in North Carolina again for organic canola production (AgStrong Contact: Mike Garland, _PHONE_) and Perdue is also interested in buying organic canola (Perdue Contact: Jeff Riddle, _PHONE_). Some organic growers in the state have found canola to be a profitable alternative crop to wheat. Here are a few things to consider if you are thinking about producing organic canola:
Canola is a type of rapeseed that has been bred to produce an edible oil for human consumption; organic canola meal can be used for feed in organic livestock operations. Organic canola acreage in areas of the United States and Canada where transgenic canola is widely grown has dramatically declined due to contamination issues; limited transgenic canola production in our region minimizes the risk of contamination and offers a unique opportunity for producers to capitalize on the demand for organic canola. Winter canola is produced in a similar timeframe as wheat in North Carolina and growers can use small grain equipment to grow canola, therefore minimal equipment investment is necessary to add canola into the rotation.
Canola can be established using a planter, drill, or aerially broadcast; this allows flexibility with equipment at planting. Canola is a very small seed and should only be planted at a 1/4 to 1/2 inch depth. The best canola stands are achieved when canola is planted into a clean-tilled seedbed; no-till canola is possible but has additional management challenges. Growers that no-till canola into heavy residue should increase seeding rate 15-20%. Canola needs to be planted earlier than wheat; ideally canola should be planted by mid-October to ensure adequate fall growth prior to the first killing frost. From 2011 to 2013 we tested several row spacing (7, 15, and 30 inch) and seeding rate (3, 6, 9, 12, and 15 lbs/acre) combinations for organic canola production in Goldsboro, Kinston, and Salisbury, NC. Conventional canola planting recommendations are to plant at 4 to 6 lbs seed/acre on 6 to 8 inch row spacing. We wanted to determine how increasing seeding rates and widening row spacing to allow for between row cultivations would enhance weed control and affect canopy diseases. We found that in an organic weed control context, canola yield was generally maximized at low seeding rates across row spacings (3-6 lbs/acre).Canola yield increased slightly at higher seeding rates with the narrow row spacing, but declined as seeding rate increased in the wider row spacing. Growers planting on wide row spacing should use caution when increasing seeding rate beyond 6 lbs/acre as yield declines can occur from high interspecific competition. To our knowledge, there are not regionally-adapted, certified organic canola varieties available in the Southeast, however there are several non-GMO varieties that are well adapted for production in the region. Rubisco seeds is a supplier of non-GMO canola varieties in the region. We did not observe severe disease pressure in our canola trials, but we know that the Sclerotinia disease complex can reduce canola yield. Sclerotinia pressure is intensified under wet conditions; avoid poorly drained fields.
As with all organic crops, synthetic herbicide use is prohibited in organic canola production. Using plant competition is an important component of weed control in organic canola production; canola is relatively competitive with some common winter weeds such as henbit and chickweed and if growers have weed pressure primarily from these species they have flexibility on row spacing selections to maximize yield. In our 2011-2013 organic canola trials, we observed slight declines in weed pressure as canola seeding rate increased, however this did not affect canola yield. Canola is plastic and can be competitive with some weed species at low seeding rates. If growers have severe weed infestations from hairy vetch, clover, or Italian ryegrass, widening canola row spacing to allow for between row cultivation can be important to prevent yield loss in organic canola production.
Canola does require 120 to180 lbs N/acre to maximize yield and requires a moderate soil pH (University of Georgia Canola Production Guide). A split N application at planting and again in the spring prior to bolting is often recommended. Canola is sensitive to boron (B) and sulfur (S) deficiencies; this is especially problematic on sandy soils.
From 2016 to 2017 we conducted a study looking at fertility options for organic canola in Goldsboro and Kinson, NC. We evaluated the effects of poultry litter application rate/timing, added B, and added S on organic canola yield. Trials yields were between 25 to 35 bu/acre at each location. Two methods of poultry litter application were investigated: 4 tons/acre applied preplant only and a split application of 2 tons/acre applied preplant and 2 tons/acre applied in February prior to canola bolting. Canola yield was maximized when all litter was applied preplant, with a 4 bu/acre increase in yield compared to a split application. 60 lbs S/acre (gypsum) and 0.3 lbs B/acre (Borosol) were applied in mid-February and compared to no added B and S for canola yield. Adding these nutrients did not increase canola yield. These preliminary results indicate that canola fertility can be handled by one preplant application of poultry litter and that adding B and S in the spring may not be necessary to maximize canola yield.
Harvesting is generally considered the most complicated part of canola production. Based on our experiences in North Carolina, canola is typically ready to harvest around the same time as wheat. Canola can be direct combined but determining the ideal harvest timing can be difficult. Canola is indeterminate and there is generally a short period between plants being too green to harvest and so dry there is significant shatter. Harvest should occur when approximately 85% of the pods are brown. We have growers that have harvested their canola using their small grain header and wheat sieves in their combine. 10% moisture is ideal for harvest and 7-8% moisture is ideal for storage. Italian ryegrass contamination of the canola crop can be a problem in situations where Italian ryegrass pressure is severe. Lodging can also be a problem for canola production, particularly when the canola is over-fertilized. Lodging is intensified at seeding rates above 9 lbs/acre. Previous research trials and production in the state would indicate that canola yields between 30-60 bu/acre (50 lbs/bu) are typically achieved.
Please feel free to contact Chris _PHONE_ (_EMAIL_) or Rachel _PHONE_ (_EMAIL_).

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Skunk-Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is indigenous to the northern United States. It is a medium-sized perennial plant with small purple flowers. the seeds, rhizome, and roots can all be used medicinally. Skunk-Cabbage contains a variety of constituents, including an acrid principle, unspecified alkaloids, essential oil, fatty oil, phenolic compounds, and tannins. The root contains calcium oxalate; the leaves contain n-hydroxytryptamine. Skunk-Cabbage has been used for antispasmodic, expectorant, and sedative activities. It is a remedy for broncitis, cough, headache, rheumatism, skin sores, swelling, toothache, and wounds. It is used as a gastrointestinal stimulant.
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Cautions Orally, large amounts of skunk cabbage are reported to cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and vertigo.


@article{Mannschatz_Feger_Dietrich_2011, title={Combination of geophysical and soil mapping methods related to reforestations in semi-arid regions}, url={_URL_ abstractNote={This study analysis the influences of reforestation measures on soil properties and water balance in semi-arid areas such as Northeastern Brazil. For an improved hydrological modeling innovative combinations of geophysical, remote sensing and digital soil mapping methods for the assessment of needed soil parameters will be applied.}, journal={Águas Subterrâneas}, author={Mannschatz, Theresa and Feger, Karl-Heinz and Dietrich, Peter}, year={2011}, month={jan.} }


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 2. Italy
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 5. January
Average Weather in January in Ambra Italy
Daily high temperatures are around 47°F, rarely falling below 39°F or exceeding 55°F. The lowest daily average high temperature is 47°F on January 2.
Daily low temperatures are around 32°F, rarely falling below 22°F or exceeding 42°F. The lowest daily average low temperature is 31°F on January 31.
For reference, on August 4, the hottest day of the year, temperatures in Ambra typically range from 60°F to 87°F, while on January 31, the coldest day of the year, they range from 31°F to 48°F.
Average High and Low Temperature in January
The daily average high (red line) and low (blue line) temperature, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding average perceived temperatures.
The figure below shows you a compact characterization of the hourly average temperatures for the quarter of the year centered on January. The horizontal axis is the day, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average temperature for that hour and day.
Average Hourly Temperature in January
Average Hourly Temperature in January in Ambra18152229112233445566778899101011111212131314141515161617171818191920202121222223232424252526262727282829293030313112 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AMDecFebvery coldvery coldcold
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.
Cedar Ridge, California, United States (6,059 miles away) is the far-away foreign place with temperatures most similar to Ambra (view comparison).
Clouds
The month of January in Ambra experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy remaining about 54% throughout the month. The highest chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 56% on January 21.
The clearest day of the month is January 30, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 48% of the time.
For reference, on January 21, the cloudiest day of the year, the chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 56%, while on July 21, the clearest day of the year, the chance of clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy skies is 83%.
Cloud Cover Categories in January
Cloud Cover Categories in January in Ambra1815222911223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%10%90%20%80%30%70%40%60%50%50%60%40%70%30%80%20%90%10%100%0%DecFebJul 2183%Jul 2183%Jan 146%Jan 146%Jan 3147%Jan 3147%Jan 1145%Jan 1145%Jan 2144%Jan 2144%clearmostly clearpartly cloudymostly cloudyovercast
0% clear 20% mostly clear 40% partly cloudy 60% mostly cloudy 80% overcast 100%
The percentage of time spent in each cloud cover band, categorized by the percentage of the sky covered by clouds.
Precipitation
A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. In Ambra, the chance of a wet day over the course of January is essentially constant, remaining around 21% throughout.
For reference, the year's highest daily chance of a wet day is 31% on November 16, and its lowest chance is 11% on August 4.
Over the course of January in Ambra, the chance of a day with only rain remains an essentially constant 19% throughout, the chance of a day with mixed snow and rain remains an essentially constant 2% throughout, and the chance of a day with only snow remains an essentially constant 0% throughout.
Probability of Precipitation in January
The percentage of days in which various types of precipitation are observed, excluding trace quantities: rain alone, snow alone, and mixed (both rain and snow fell in the same day).
Rainfall
To show variation within the month and not just the monthly total, we show the rainfall accumulated over a sliding 31-day period centered around each day.
The average sliding 31-day rainfall during January in Ambra is essentially constant, remaining about 1.7 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 3.5 inches or falling below 0.1 inches.
The lowest average 31-day accumulation is 1.6 inches on January 21.
Average Monthly Rainfall in January
The average rainfall (solid line) accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question, with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands. The thin dotted line is the corresponding average liquid-equivalent snowfall.
Sun
Over the course of January in Ambra, the length of the day is increasing. From the start to the end of the month, the length of the day increases by 51 minutes, implying an average daily increase of 1 minute, 42 seconds, and weekly increase of 11 minutes, 54 seconds.
The shortest day of the month is January 1, with 9 hours, 2 minutes of daylight and the longest day is January 31, with 9 hours, 53 minutes of daylight.
Hours of Daylight and Twilight in January
The number of hours during which the Sun is visible (black line). From bottom (most yellow) to top (most gray), the color bands indicate: full daylight, twilight (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and full night.
The latest sunrise of the month in Ambra is 7:46 AM on January 3 and the earliest sunrise is 15 minutes earlier at 7:30 AM on January 31.
The earliest sunset is 4:48 PM on January 1 and the latest sunset is 36 minutes later at 5:23 PM on January 31.
Daylight saving time is observed in Ambra during 2018, but it neither starts nor ends during January, so the entire month is in standard time.
For reference, on June 21, the longest day of the year, the Sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets 15 hours, 25 minutes later, at 8:57 PM, while on December 21, the shortest day of the year, it rises at 7:42 AM and sets 8 hours, 57 minutes later, at 4:40 PM.
Sunrise & Sunset with Twilight in January
The solar day over the course of January. From bottom to top, the black lines are the previous solar midnight, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and the next solar midnight. The day, twilights (civil, nautical, and astronomical), and night are indicated by the color bands from yellow to gray.
Humidity
We base the humidity comfort level on the dew point, as it determines whether perspiration will evaporate from the skin, thereby cooling the body. Lower dew points feel drier and higher dew points feel more humid. Unlike temperature, which typically varies significantly between night and day, dew point tends to change more slowly, so while the temperature may drop at night, a muggy day is typically followed by a muggy night.
The chance that a given day will be muggy in Ambra is essentially constant during January, remaining around 0% throughout.
For reference, on August 7, the muggiest day of the year, there are muggy conditions 13% of the time, while on January 1, the least muggy day of the year, there are muggy conditions 0% of the time.
Humidity Comfort Levels in January
dry 55°F comfortable 60°F humid 65°F muggy 70°F oppressive 75°F miserable
The percentage of time spent at various humidity comfort levels, categorized by dew point.
Wind
This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed in Ambra is essentially constant during January, remaining within 0.2 miles per hour of 7.8 miles per hour throughout.
For reference, on February 24, the windiest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 8.3 miles per hour, while on August 11, the calmest day of the year, the daily average wind speed is 6.1 miles per hour.
Average Wind Speed in January
The average of mean hourly wind speeds (dark gray line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
The hourly average wind direction in Ambra throughout January is predominantly from the east, with a peak proportion of 37% on January 12.
Wind Direction in January
Wind Direction in January in Ambra1815222911223344556677889910101111121213131414151516161717181819192020212122222323242425252626272728282929303031310%100%20%80%40%60%60%40%80%20%100%0%DecFebwestsoutheastnorth
northeastsouthwest
The percentage of hours in which the mean wind direction is from each of the four cardinal wind directions, excluding hours in which the mean wind speed is less than 1.0 mph. The lightly tinted areas at the boundaries are the percentage of hours spent in the implied intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest).
Water Temperature
Ambra is located near a large body of water (e.g., ocean, sea, or large lake). This section reports on the wide-area average surface temperature of that water.
The average surface water temperature in Ambra is gradually decreasing during January, falling by 2°F, from 59°F to 57°F, over the course of the month.
Average Water Temperature in January
The daily average water temperature (purple line), with 25th to 75th and 10th to 90th percentile bands.
Growing


CFD investigation on wheel rotation modelling
Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2018
It is well understood in the automotive community that wheels are a major contributor to the aerodynamic drag of passenger vehicles. The flow around rotating wheels is very complex due to the many separation regions created by very small tyre features and by the contact area of the tyre with the ground. Correct modelling of wheel rotation requires accuracy in the representation of the tyre geometry and proper boundary conditions to simulate the rotation. This paper proposes a hybrid approach for simulating tyre rotation which is simple to implement and does not suffer from the limitations of a sliding mesh approach, at the region where the tyre meets the ground. The method is first evaluated on a single wheel that is free standing and the results are compared to a full sliding mesh computation, which is considered to be the best possible numerical solution. The technique is then implemented on a complete vehicle model simulation and the results are compared against wind tunnel force measurements. The good agreement obtained in these test cases shows that the proposed approach is a promising solution to a more accurate numerical simulation of rotating wheels.
MRFg, wheel aerodynamics, rotation modelling
Författare
Teddy Hobeika
Chalmers, Mekanik och maritima vetenskaper, Fordonsteknik och autonoma system
Simone Sebben
Chalmers, Mekanik och maritima vetenskaper, Fordonsteknik och autonoma system
Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics
0167-6105 (ISSN)
Vol. 174 241-251
Ämneskategorier
Meteorologi och atmosfärforskning
Strömningsmekanik och akustik
DOI
10.1016/j.jweia.2018.01.005


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I've been looking into the methods used by the DNSchanger virus for part of a project, but something about its method bothers me.
DHCP is a dumb protocol. A station sends out a DHCP request on the network, and then accepts the first response it gets. DNSchanger responds first with a valid IP subnet and gateway, but with a set of alternative DNS servers that can forward to station onto incorrect URLs using preset DNS records, putting virtually any network an infected machine connects to at risk.
But unless a target station and an infected station are connected more directly then they are to the real DHCP server, such as through the same piece of network hardware, with the main DHCP server quite 'far' away in the chain, how does DNSchanger ensure that it beats the real DHCP server to the punch with its response?
The only reason that I'm thinking of this is due to wireless access points; if an infected machine connects to a wireless access point, how does it infect other machines? I would've thought that it would've had difficulty responding to the DHCP request before the gateway, seeing as it's likely that the gateway is the same hardware that's broadcasting the wireless network.
Any help with this one would be appreciated! Thanks!


Become a STF groups member
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How to become a STF groups member
You can request to become a member of STF group for your subject, by entering information in this google form. Within a week, you will be added to the group.
How to become a whatsapp, hike, telegram (phone based groups) member
See information in this document about existing phone based groups in Karnataka, if you want to join a group, please send a SMS to the admin of the whatsapp/ hike / telegram phone based groups (Please DO NOT send a email to the STF mailing groups), with following informationYour full name, name of school / institution, subject taught by you, name of District / Taluka, Cell phone number and email id
Whatsapp / Hike / Telegram group admin members should fill up information about their group here. However, membership of the phone groups depends on the admin of the group. Some groups may not want to allow open entry to others. However the STF mailing groups are open to all teachers in Karnataka.
Mailing tips for a STF member
 1. The group is an academic space. Hence all mails should have some academic concern. Purely personal mails, mails which do not have any connection to academic issues, should not be sent to the forum
 2. If you want to write to only one person, who has sent the mail, do not send to the groups, send only to the person. For example, if you want to join a whatsapp group, please reply only to the person who has sent the mail for forming the group. If you select REPLY, it will go to the groups. Hence remove that, and copy paste the person's email id.
 3. Give a meaningful subject line. Just saying 'Hi' etc can be avoided. If the subject line gives a good idea of the contents, then we can decide whether to read that email or not. If the topic does not interest us, we may chose not to read it, or to read it later. For example if you want some information on Formative Assessment (FA) and you reply to a mail saying "Please add to groups" no one may see your mail. Giving correct subject line helps all the people to determine whether they want to open a mail or not. A CBZ teacher may decide not to open a mail which says "Direct common tangent Geogebra file"
 4. If you are attaching a file, give the file a meaningful name. Names like 'doc1.odt' or 'harish.odt' are meaningless. File name should suggest what the file is about, e.g. 'Congruent triangles.ggb'. If you are attaching a file, give a description of the attachment in the mail itself.
 5. End every mail with your name, school name and taluka name. You can also add your cell number. This can be done automatically in gmail, by selecting the'signature' option under'settings'
 6. The volume of STF Mails tends to be quite high. You may want to separate STF mails from your other mails. In such as case you can set a 'filter' in your Gmail or in your Thunderbird mail client to move all STF Mails to a separate folder so that your Inbox is free to receive other mails
 7. Use search option in your Googlegroups to search for the resource you want. For example if you want Work plan, you should first search in your STF googlegroups - all the mails with "work plan" will be displayed for you. After seeing all those, if you still want to send a mail for Work Plan you can send. Of course, for this to work, we must use correct subject line.
 8. In case you feel any teacher is sending many mails in which you do not have an interest, you can set a 'filter' to move 'all mails received from that email id to another folder so that it does not come in your inbox. By using 'filters' feature, we can reduce spending time on mails which we do not want to read and focusing on mails we want to. Thus using these technical features of email, we can reduce the load of emails in our Inbox.
 9. Email is a more complete communication than SMS and Whatsapp and hence can be more useful. Please use it like how you would write a letter, with details. In your sms or Whatsapp, there is a character limit - Not so for email. You can attach many kinds of files, you can't do it on sms. If you have a good resource you want to share with other teachers, it is better to share with STF google groups, in addition to sharing on WhatsApp, because more teachers can access it. Similarly, if you are a Whatsapp admin, share useful discussions back with the forum - more teachers will benefit.
We will publish on a google document the names and admins of various Whatsapp groups; so please visit this page before you decide to start a group/ want to join a group.
Email guidelines for all members
This section discussions guidelines for considering which mails are good for the forum and which are not. This should be seen as a draft framework for discussions amongst STF teachers.
 1. Celebrate - these are excellent emails that all of us love to receive. Some good resource made by a teacher or accessed and shared. Some very thought provoking ideas relating to teaching learning. Some wise comments on a troubling social issue. Since the objective of the STF is to provide opportunities for teachers for peer learning, sharing, most of the types of mails mentioned in section above would come in this category, as follows
 1. Core academic issues for the subject, such as discussion of a topic from the text book
 2. Broader issues relating to the subject - such as history of mathematics, famous scientists, writers etc
 3. Still broader issues relating to education, which may not be restricted to the subject itself. For example, environmental pollution, life skills etc
 4. Still broader social issues such as elections, national calamities. For a teacher, it is not sufficient to simply be maths and science teachers alone. Discussion on broader issues can also contribute to our development as humane teachers and active citizens. Basically, the purpose of the forum is to broaden, deepen the knowledge and understanding of the teacher, not only as a subject teacher, but as for the larger role of a concerned citizen, tasked with the responsibility of preparing responsible citizens, hence needing to have wider/larger and informed perspectives on a wide variety of issues/areas.
 2. Accept - most mails may not be brilliant or wise, but still are informative, or share the thoughts and ideas of a teacher.
 1. We need to have a broad interpretation of the teaching profession. We must have deep subject knowledge. We must also have good teaching skills. However, beyond both, as teacher, we are concerned citizens and also responsible to create responsible citizens. This means teachers must be concerned with a wide range of educational as well as social issues. For e.g. is a discussion on eve teasing relevant to STF. If we think that life skills are important part of the curriculum for all subjects, then of course this is relevant. Similarly since NCF suggests taking a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching, different subjects need to be integrated for the learner. This means that any subject teacher can be, should be and even must be interested in other subjects as well. A topic like 'water' can be discussed from maths, science, social science, language (perhaps all subjects!!) perspectives.
 2. Sometimes we may feel that a mail is not really useful, in such cases we can ask ourselves - is the teacher intending to be negative or disruptive? Is the teacher repeatedly sending blank or meaningless or irrelevant mails. Many teachers are joining the forum all the time, and these new teachers will need sometime to adjust to the group norms. During this time they may send irrelevant mails. We should gently and firmly guide them that the purpose of the STF is professional development of teachers through sharing and discussions and irrelevant mails add to the load of reading. However if a teacher repeatedly sends meaningless mails, then the group manager can put such a teacher under'moderation', so that mails from that teacher need to be approved before coming on the list. In case you think any teacher is repeatedly sending irrelevant mails, please send a mail to with your feedback.
 3. It is be felt that purely administrative matters, such as teacher transfers, formats of maintaining registers etc. are not discussed in the STF forum. However, occasional sharing of circulars, orders may be useful to alert teachers and hence may be seen as useful. Issues like mutual transfers, which can be large in volume, can be moved to discussion forums where only interested teachers can record their requests and see other teachers requests. All other teachers who do not need information on mutual transfers, need not see that information.
 3. Reject / Disallow - Rude or offensive mails must not be allowed. Differences of opinion is to be expected in a such a diverse group of teachers from across an entire state, however, this does not entitle us to be rude or offensive. We must make our points/submissions politely and


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The Neosho's headwaters are in Morris County, Kansas, and it flows southeast through Kansas. In Ottawa County, Oklahoma, the river turns south-southwest for the remainder of its course through Oklahoma. It meets the Arkansas River near the city of Muskogee, about a mile downstream of the confluence of the Arkansas River and the Verdigris River.
In Oklahoma the Neosho ends at its confluence with Spring River at Grand Lake. From that point on it has been the Grand River since the early 1800s.
The Neosho has been dammed at several points along its course, in most cases by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In Kansas, a dam upstream of Council Grove forms Council Grove Lake, and a dam near New Strawn forms John Redmond Reservoir. In Oklahoma, a dam at Langley forms the Neosho's largest reservoir, the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees. A dam near Locust Grove forms Lake Hudson (also known as Markham Ferry Reservoir), and a dam upstream of Fort Gibson forms Fort Gibson Lake.
In Kansas, the Neosho is joined by the Cottonwood River in Lyon County. In Oklahoma, it is joined by the Spring River in Ottawa County and the Elk River in Delaware County.


Soares dos Reis Museum
Museu Soares dos Reis: The Oldest Art Museum In Portugal
Museu Soares dos Reis is the oldest Art museum in Portugal and is located in Porto. This national museum was established in 1833 to educate and showcase art procured from monasteries and convents after they were dissolved. Today, the Museu Soares dos Reis houses a highly valuable collection of glass, ceramics, paintings, and jewelry.
The National Museum Soares dos Reis is located in the historical Carrancas Palace in Porto and turned into one of the most famous art museums in Portugal, displaying many of the masterpieces of Portuguese art. Some of the most famous are the art works by the Portuguese sculptor Antonio Soares dos Reis, to whom the museum is dedicated.
Museu Soares Dos Reis in Porto was actually set up by King Peter IV as Museu Portuense (Porto's Museum) in 1833. Housed then, at the St. Anthony's Convent, in the heart of the city. The exhibits of the museum were primarily religious artifacts and art pieces collected from missions and convents as well as pieces from the followers of King Peter IV's rival, Miguel I of Portugal, who had lost to Peter IV in 1832. However, the museum made many more acquisitions during the entire 19th century, while the focus always remained the art collections.
After three decades, the museum was shifted from the city center to its current location at the ancient Carrancas Palace. Also, new and improved facilities were added, including those for the exhibits and their storage. From 1992 to 2001, the repository was renovated and expanded under the supervision of Fernando Tavora, a known architect in Porto.
The neo classical Carrancas Palace, home to the Soares dos Reis Museum was built around the turn of the 19th century as a residence and workshop for the 'Moraes-e-Castro' family. The design of the palace is similar to neo palladian style buildings like the St. Anthony Hospital and the Feitoria Inglesa (English Trading Post) in Porto. The interiors of the palace were designed by Luis Chiari, who used stucco and wall paintings for effect.
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1. Sacks sees himself as having what kind of personality?
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3. What does Sacks call his chapters?
4. What does Sacks compare his tales to?
5. Sacks finds his patients:
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7. Sacks' book is different from a college textbook in that it:
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Economic crisis is deepening in Turkmenistan and farmers are warning of meagre harvests for both wheat and cotton.
We expect that the poor harvest outlook will result in increased use of forced and child labour in the 2018 cotton harvest, likely to start in August. Turkmenistan is already scored as extreme risk in our Cotton-specific indices with a score of 1.80/10.00 in our Forced Labour Index and 2.50/10.00 in our Child Labour Index.
What is the current climate?
The US has banned imports of all Turkmen cotton adding compliance risks to pre-existing reputational risks of sourcing cotton from Turkmenistan. The grain harvest has begun early this year, at the start of June – possibly with the intention of providing further flour for the domestic market amid reports of persistent food shortages. Reports suggest that farmers are collecting unripe wheat as a consequence. Farmers, moreover, complain that the state has failed to provide fertilizer and irrigation. These factors will in all probability also negatively affect the cotton harvest.
A poor harvest outlook
The poor harvest outlook will put pressure on regional authorities to deliver on state-mandated quotas increasing the use of forced and child labour. State-orchestrated child labour returned to Turkmenistan in 2017, when the harvest was also poor.
Is Ethiopia a better sourcing option?
East Africa, particularly Ethiopia, is a growing source for the apparel industry. But cotton producers face multiple social and environmental risks. The government continues to invest in the cotton sector since the country's growing textile industry is still reliant on foreign imports. But companies looking to invest should keep an eye on the political climate.


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What Happens If You Get Hurt in Basic Training?
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The physical stress of recruit training in the U.S. military often leads to injuries and illnesses in all branches of service. While medics and corpsmen can treat most of these with no appreciable time lost from training, some injuries are more serious and take more time to heal. In these instances, several options are available to the military.
1 Rehabilitation
Some injuries require time to heal. This includes musculoskeletal injuries such as severe strains, sprains and broken bones. If a recruit is deemed unable to continue training with one of these injuries, they are sent to a rehabilitation platoon, where they are given physical therapy to help them recover from these injuries, limited training and motivation to continue their full recruit training.
2 Evaluation
Some injuries or illnesses may arise during training that require additional testing, civilian consultations and evaluation on a recruit's training potential. These include asthma, heart murmurs, hemophilia, diabetes and other similar medical conditions that might not have been ascertained in a pre-enlistment screening. Evaluation platoons serve many of the same functions as rehabilitation platoons --training and medical supervision -- but generally serve more as holding areas while the future of a recruit is decided.
3 Medical Separation
Recruits whose injuries or medical conditions are too severe may be unable to continue training. In this case, they are given a medical separation. This informs future employers and recruiters that the recruit was separated from the military because of injury, and not through any fault of their actions. Although medical treatment may continue to be provided by the military, this separation ends the recruits contract.
4 Recycling
If an injury is deemed recoverable following a stay in a rehabilitation or evaluation platoon, a recruit may be sent back to training upon recovery. Due to the length of time involved in most rehabilitation stays, recruits are unable to return to their previous training units, who have typically moved forward, if not completing recruit training altogether. Instead, recruits are recycled, joining training units that are in the same phase of training that they were when the injury occurred.


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Rione Japanese girl(female) name
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 - Hiragana Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese,
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 - KatakanaKatakana is also a Japanese syllabary.
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 凛 means "gallant". 音 means "sound".
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 凜 means "gallant". 音 means "sound".
 - 吏緒音Rione -
 吏 means "officer". 緒 means "cord". 音 means "sound".
 - 梨和音Rione -
 梨 means "pear". 和 means "calm, harmony, peace, concord, serenity". 音 means "sound".
 - 梨央音Rione -
 梨 means "pear". 央 means "central". 音 means "sound".
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 梨 means "pear". 織 means "woven". 音 means "sound".
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 莉 means "a character used in the name of the tree matsuri(茉莉)". 緒 means "cord". 音 means "sound".
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I teach computers and technology. My STEM class has been learning about flaps, rudders and wings. My 1st graders would like to know what exactly a flap on a wing does.
Flaps change the shape of the wing. By adding a curve to the wing, flaps increase the plane's lift at takeoff. Flaps can also increase drag, which helps the airplane slow down for landing. Flaps, or ailerons, are also how the plane is able to make the "roll" motion, which you can see in this animation.


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The Gig Economy
What is a Gig Economy?
The Gig Economy is the new trending global economy. It is the underground economy that is now becoming the dominant economy, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gigs are the new temporary jobs that suit the anti-nine-to-five work preference.
Check out an excerpt from a Fortunly article, written in 2020, which discusses the Gig Economy and it's evolution since the 1980s.
The gig economy is taking over the world, and the United States is no exception. An increasing number of American businesses and workers are opting for the gig model, primarily because of more flexible working conditions. Younger generations are leading the way, although there's a significant number of gig workers who were born well before the 1980s.
There are many factors influencing the growth of the gig economy. Companies are turning to freelancers to do jobs that are not directly related to their industry (such as marketing, design or content creation) in a cost-effective way.
A growing number of online platforms offer excellent earning opportunities, and with a decreasing need for physical presence in the workplace, it's easier than ever to work for multiple employers simultaneously.
Still, being a gig economy worker comes at a price. Gig workers enjoy a flexible lifestyle and the freedom of being their own boss, but many sacrifice their financial security and income predictability.
According to one study, the freelance economy is growing three times faster than the traditional workforce in the United States. What was once considered a fringe employment model has now become mainstream…
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The Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP) is one of the key elements of the Polar Prediction Project. YOPP is scheduled to take place from mid-2017 to mid-2019.
- cover an extended period of coordinated intensive observational and modelling activities in order to improve polar prediction capabilities on a wide range of time scales in both polar regions;
- strongly engage in forecast-stakeholder interaction, verification and a strong educational component;
- foster relationships with partners, provide common focussed objectives, and be held over a bit more than a one-year period in association with a field campaign providing additional observations;
- coincide with, support, and draw on other related planned activities for polar regions;
- be implemented in three different stages: a preparation phase (2013-2017), YOPP itself (mid-2017 - mid-2019), and a consolidation phase (2019-2022).
Enable a significant improvement in environmental prediction capabilities for the polar regions and beyond, by coordinating a period of intensive observing, modelling, verification, user-engagement and education activities.
The main objectives for YOPP are to
- improve the polar observing system to provide good coverage of high-quality observations in a cost effective manner;
- gather additional observations through field programmes aimed at improving understanding of polar key processes;
- develop improved representation of polar key processes in uncoupled and coupled models used for prediction, including those which are a particular hindrance to high-quality prediction for the polar regions, such as stable boundary layer representation, surface exchange, and steep orography;
- develop improved data assimilation systems that account for challenges in the polar regions such as sparseness of observational data, steep orography, model error and the importance of coupled processes (e.g., atmosphere-sea ice interaction);
- explore the predictability of sea ice on time scales from days to a season;
- improve understanding of linkages between polar regions and lower latitudes and assess skill of models representing these;
- improve verification of polar weather and environmental predictions to obtain quantitative knowledge on model performance, and on the skill of operational forecasting systems for user-relevant parameters; and efficiently monitor progress;
- improve understanding of the benefits of using existing prediction information and services in the polar regions, differentiated across the spectrum of user types and benefit areas;
- provide training opportunities to generate a sound knowledge base on polar prediction related issues.
The preparation phase of YOPP covers the period from 2013 to mid-2017 and is characterized by the following key activities: community engagement, coordination with other planned activities, preparatory experimentation, preparation of observational and modelling strategies, development of implementation plan, organisation of summer school and workshops, liaison with funders.
YOPP itself extends over the period from mid-2017 to mid-2019 and comprises periods of intensive observations, dedicated model experiments, research into the use and value of forecasts and intensive verification efforts.
A consolidation phase marks the end of the YOPP decade. Data denial experiments, model development, dedicated reanalyses, operational implementation and YOPP-specific publications are its main features.
For the implementation of YOPP special emphasis is placed on:
- Development of strong linkages with other initiatives;
- Strengthening of linkages between academia, research institutions and operational forecasting centres;
- Establishment and exploitation of special research data sets that can be used by the wider research community and forecast product users;
- Linkages with space agencies;
- Establishment of a common data archive;
- Promotion of YOPP with funding agencies;
- Promotion of interactions and communication between research and stakeholders;
- Fostering of education and outreach.
Key YOPP Activities
On the following subpages you will find more information on the Key YOPP Activities:
- Observing System Experiments (under construction; accessible soon);
- Special Observing Periods;
- Sea Ice Prediction and Verification (under construction, more content will follow soon);
- Determining a Legacy (under construction; accessible soon);
- YOPPsiteMIP (under construction; accessible soon);
- YOPP Endorsement.
- YOPP Implementation Plan (version 2.0): outlines the planned activities during the Year of Polar Prediction.
- Leaflet 01: The Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP) – A Flagship Activity of the WWRP Polar Prediction Project.
- Leaflet 02: Year of Polar Prediction – From Research to Improved Environmental Safety.


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The scientific article discusses the possibilities for the development of medical tourism in Bulgaria and the challenges it faces. The aim of the scientific work is to examine and establish the prerequisites which have a beneficial impact on medical tourism. An emphasis is placed on the main problems that hinder the higher occupancy of spa hotels and spa centers. The peculiarities of medical tourism and the basic resources its successful implementation depends on, are examined. Attention is paid to the main groups of users of the service, the factors that influence the overall development, both positively and negatively. The author concludes that the general state of medical tourism is far from its potential, the policy for its implementation is not sufficiently effective and should be reviewed and enhanced. A leading aspect of the study are the opportunities for improving the conditions for stimulating the consumers, both Bulgarian and foreign citizens, to actively use the potentials for treatment and recreation in the country.
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Largest Art Gallery in the Universe
The largest art gallery
The Louvre in Paris is the largest art gallery museum in the world. The building began as a twelfth-century fortress and became a museum at the time of the French Revolution in the late eighteenth century.
Housed in the Louvre are some of the world's most outstanding artworks, including the Mona Lisa. Visitors number over nine-million per year. If you visit the Louvre, you will be overwhelmed by the enormous building and the vast number of paintings and statues.
Similarly, as we look at the enormous universe around us, we are overwhelmed by the galaxies, stars, and planets–and the life we see on this planet. Rice Broocks, in his book "God's Not Dead," writes, "There is evidence for an intelligent Creator everywhere you look. To say that there is no evidence for this Creator is like saying the thousands of paintings in an art museum couldn't have been painted because there are no artists visible in the gallery."
Nobody would visit the Louvre and make such a ridiculous statement. How can anyone look at the amazingly complex universe and not recognize that they are seeing the largest art gallery displaying the work of the greatest Artist? Some examples are butterfly wings, colors, structural color, and beauty in Earth's diversity. The largest art gallery in the universe is the universe.
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Forceps: Forceps are a hand-held medical instrument with a beak used during surgery to grasp tissues for dissection and suturing. Most surgical forceps have a serrated surface tip, or teeth for firmly grasping tissue without a crushing force. Forceps may also be used for picking up objects. Forceps are commonly known as tweezers outside the medical community.
These devices are types of the medical device Forceps:
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How is the nose wheel steering mechanism usually actuated on a small aircraft?
How is the nose wheel steering mechanism typically controlled on small aircraft?
The nose wheel steering mechanism in small aircraft is typically actuated through a mechanical system involving cables, pulleys, and gears, which translate the pilot's interventions into movements of the nose wheel.
Nose Wheel Steering Mechanism in Small Aircraft
Overview: In small aircraft, the nose wheel steering mechanism is usually actuated mechanically. This mechanical system is designed to allow the pilot to control the direction of the aircraft on the ground. The mechanism consists of various components, including cables, pulleys, gears, and the nose wheel itself. Mechanical Linkage: The nose wheel steering mechanism is connected to the rudder pedals in the cockpit. When the pilot operates the rudder pedals by applying pressure with their feet, the mechanical linkage transmits this input to the nose wheel system. This allows the pilot to steer the aircraft while taxiing on the ground. Cable and Rod System: Typically, a cable or rod is used to directly connect the pilot's control inputs to the nose wheel steering mechanism. When the pilot turns the rudder pedals or steering wheel, the cable or rod transfers this motion to the nose wheel, causing it to turn left or right as needed. This precise control is essential for maneuvering the aircraft during taxiing, takeoff, and landing. Maintenance and Safety: Regular maintenance of the nose wheel steering mechanism is crucial for safe operation of the aircraft. Pilots and maintenance crews must ensure that the cables, pulleys, and gears are in good condition and properly lubricated. Any signs of wear or malfunction should be addressed promptly to prevent steering issues during ground operations. Conclusion: The nose wheel steering mechanism in small aircraft is primarily actuated through a mechanical linkage connected to the rudder pedals or steering wheel in the cockpit. This system allows pilots to control the direction of the aircraft while taxiing on the ground. By understanding how the mechanism works and maintaining it properly, pilots can ensure smooth and safe operation of the aircraft during ground maneuvers.
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Calculate the Lunar Eclipses for a given Year
Arduino is a powerful tool for programming and interfacing with hardware. But, it is also a powerful programmable computer with a built in ability to use your computer keyboard and display as input and output. Let's take advantage of this by writing a program that calculates the lunar eclipses for a given year. This program will cover how to input data into Arduino using the Serial Monitor, how to perform the computations, and how to return the information to the user using the Serial Monitor.
A lunar eclipse happens when the earth is between the sun and moon and the moon moves into the shadow cast into space by the earth.
The program calculates the dates of the full moons and checks to see if the moon is in the correct place at these times to move into the Earth's shadow. It then reports all of the occurrences and the magnitudes of umbra and penumbra eclipsing.
Download the code here:
Download the code and load it into the Arduino IDE. Select the correct board and download the program. Open the Serial Monitor and select 'NEWLINE' in the lower right dropdown box. Enter the year as a 4 digit value. The program will calculate the eclipsess, and display them.


Using a remote with BuildIT
July 21, 2015 MaximeIsabelle
Laser trackers are often used to measure very large parts, and so users are usually inconveniently far from the measurement buttons while manipulating the probe. This leaves you with three options to measure a large part:
 1. Have someone at the computer while you manipulate the probe: The inspection of a large part can often be a team effort, and when you have the luxury of being two, your colleague can manage triggering the correct buttons.

 2. Use the "Auto-start when stable" feature, combined with the "Auto-accept" feature: The measure button can be automatically triggered when BuildIT detects that the probe is resting against a stable object. This option can be accessed by clicking the Setting button in the upper left corner of the Inspect Control Window:samplePointsDistance
 Click the checkboxes to turn on the feature. In the example below, it will start measuring when the probe hasn't moved more than 0.25 mm for 3 seconds. After taking its measurement, it will wait until you have moved at least 127 mm from your last measurement before auto-starting when stable.
 AutoMeasure
 Similarly, you can also have the Accept button automatically trigger a certain length of time after taking a measurement.

 3. Use a remote: This is my preferred way of measuring, as it gives you full control of the buttons with no ambiguity. You simply need to assign the buttons on the remote to the desired hotkeys: F9 to measure, F10 to accept, F11 to discard last, F12 to send your beam to the bird nest.
It's important to choose a remote that will work over long distances, especially when inspecting large parts. One that is usually used in the industry is the SMK-Link's RemotePoint Jade, which works at a range of up to 150 feet:
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Who Does Justice Look Like?
Her changing features—and skin color—over the centuries.
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Justice Antonin Scalia recently reminded us that when the 14th Amendment was drafted in the 19th century, it did not focus on ensuring that women were entitled to equal protection of the law. And yet women have long been used as the symbol of the law—as the image of Justice, a figure dating back centuries and deployed in many countries to mark a courthouse.
That worldwide tradition offered up hundreds of images of white women in paintings, prints, and statues. Then, in the 20th century, as real women of all colors gained access to courts, questions emerged about which women could be the models for Justice. In government-sponsored courtroom art, what skin tones could artists use? What scenes could properly adorn new courthouse walls?


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Courting innovation: Australia's judicial system in the context of COVID-19 Webinar
8 April 2021
The Law Council of Australia hosted an online webinar titled 'Courting innovation: Australia's judicial system in the context of COVID-19' on 24 March 2021.
The webinar explored the greater reliance on technology by courts and tribunals during the pandemic and how it has assisted with access to justice issues. It also highlighted how this shift may also exacerbate accessibility concerns due to a digital divide in Australia and with varying levels of technological literacy and infrastructure.
- Chief Justice William Alstergren, Chief Justice of the Family Court and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia
- Justice Berna Joan Collier, Judge of the Federal Court of Australia
- Mr Mark Woods, Chair of the Law Council's National Access to Justice Committee
- Dr Jacoba Brasch QC, Law Council of Australia President (Moderator)


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Daniel Shiffman shows how to put a texture (an image) on a 3D object.
Note that in this video he uses localhost and a local file rather than a hosting service. We are using the Ancient Brain server, where you can upload your own image. Go to "My uploads" in the menu and upload your own image and put it on the object.
The video also shows how a P5 World (which is a web page, remember) can use createCapture to access the webcam (if the user lets it).
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Take Website Screenshots with Perl
GrabzIt's screenshot API is very flexible and can be called in many ways such as from a cronjob, a web page or application. The simplest way to add screenshots or HTML to conversion functionality and more to your Perl application is to follow these steps:
- Get your free Application Key and Secret.
- Download the free Perl Library and try out the Demo Application.
- Find out the basics about how GrabzIt's API works by reading the below overview.
Perl API Overview
To use the API you will first need to create an instance of the GrabzItClient class and pass your application key and application secret from your GrabzIt account to the constructor.
# Create the GrabzItClient class
# Replace "APPLICATION KEY", "APPLICATION SECRET" with the values from your account!
$grabzIt = GrabzItClient->new("Sign in to view your Application Key", "Sign in to view your Application Secret");
Then use one of the image, PDF, animation or table methods to capture a URL or convert HTML.
# To take a image screenshot
# Or to take a PDF screenshot
# Or to convert online videos into animated GIF's
# Or to capture table(s)
# To convert HTML into a image
# Or convert HTML into a PDF document
# Or convert HTML into a CSV, XLSX or JSON document
# To convert HTML file into a image
# Or convert HTML file into a PDF document
# Or convert HTML file into a CSV, XLSX or JSON document
Finally use one of the two following save methods. The first save method shown below requires the URL of handler.pl this handler will process the callback from GrabzIt and save the resulting screenshot.
If the recommended Save method above can't be used then the synchonous SaveTo method can be used. However this will force your application to wait while the screenshot is created, it is then automatically saved to the specified file path.
$filepath = "images/result.jpg";
When creating screenshots or converting HTML there are many more options including; configuring the browser height, browser width, screenshot height, screenshot width, the delay before a screenshot is taken and the image format of the screenshot. For all these options and more please see the Client documentation.


Script Sample - VM Operations - Change Azure VM Size
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If you want to change the size of multiple Azure VMs in your environment, then you can leverage this script sample to update the sizes in one go. You will want to change the size of the VMs periodically after thoroughly reviewing the consumption. This can optimize your environment and can save you money in the process as well.
Script Requirements
The script requires you to populate the configurations CSV file. The sample CSV file is also provided along with the script. This configurations file should have the following columns:
 1. Computer - Name of the VM in Azure
 2. OSType - Windows or Linux
 3. ResourceGroupName - Resource Group of the VM
 4. SizeConversionNeeded - yes or no
 5. NewVMComputeSize - new size of the VM. e.g. Standard_DS4_v2. This should conform to the VM size names. For Windows VMs these names can be found by navigating to one of the sizes related link here: Sizes for Windows virtual machines in Azure
Script Working
The script works in 3 simple steps. In the first step the script fetches the Azure VM using Get-AzureRmVM cmdlet and ensures that it exists.
$currentVm = Get-AzureRmVM -ResourceGroupName $ResourceGroupName -Name $virtualMachineName -ErrorAction Stop
The second step is to update the size property for the Hardware profile of the vm object.
$currentVm.HardwareProfile.VmSize = $vmSize
Lastly, the script updates the VM using the below command.
Update-AzureRmVM -VM $currentVm -ResourceGroupName $ResourceGroupName
Note that there will be a restart on the VM during the size conversion. Do plan for an outage although very minimal. Do keep some buffer in the outage window to account for any unforeseen issues that may occur during the conversion. I have converted various VMs and have never encountered any issues. Still, when I plan for an outage, as a best practice I do plan for a larger window.
The script encapsulates all this logic into a reusable function. It also provides the best practices template to invoke this function. Note: Check the comments marked with "ToDo" where you should be making the changes.
Location of the Script
You can find this script in GitHub at this location: Change-AzureVMSize.ps1
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Kalamazoo Chinese Academy (KCA) is a 501c(3) non-profit educational organization dedicated to providing Chinese language and cultural experiences to youth from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds in the greater Kalamazoo area.
The curriculum has been well-designed for students to develop both their oral and written communication skills in the Chinese language. In addition to language instruction, our school offers many opportunities to participate in Chinese cultural programs. This includes cultural classes in our school and participation in various festivals in our community.
To provide Chinese language and cultural experiences to K-12 students from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds in the greater Kalamazoo community.
To bridge the culture gap and enhance the community's understanding of Chinese culture. To prepare students for meaningful and successful participation in the global environment.
In addition to offering heritage and non-heritage Chinese language classes for various proficiency levels, KCA also offers cultural enrichment programs and activities that are engaging, entertaining, enlightening, and educational. Chinese dance classes are offered for multiple age groups with or without prior dance experience. Classes include Chinese folk, ballet, and creative movements, and are a beautiful fusion of various dance styles and techniques. The Chinese YoYo Club, also known as diabolo, provides an opportunity for youth to come together to play this ancient spinning game that provides endless levels of skill development, challenge, and entertainment. Students gather to learn challenging new tricks while perfecting dazzling routines, with more experienced students helping novice students learn how to spin, toss, and perform various other tricks.
KCA supports local businesses and nonprofits by collaborating with local organizations and participating in local events, such as the China Festival hosted by WMU, Chinese New Year Gala hosted by the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo (CAGK), Art Hop hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, the building of a Chinese language book section at Portage District Library, etc. At some of these events, KCA dance students and YoYo club members get the opportunity to perform and show off their talents, serve as cultural ambassadors, and celebrate their rising confidence and pride as Chinese Americans and/or as performers.
As the world grows more diverse each day, it becomes more and more important for our youth to develop an appreciation toward other languages and cultures and to be globally competent. KCA provides youth access to a unique opportunity to develop global competence that would otherwise not be available in the greater Kalamazoo community. Non-heritage youth have the opportunity to learn another language at a younger age, when language acquisition is often faster and easier. Additionally, KCA creates an environment where heritage youth can appreciate, embrace, and celebrate their Chinese heritage and develop their identity as Asian Americans. Together, students and families from both heritage and non-heritage backgrounds come together to build community and work together to achieve common goals. When our youth are globally aware and feel a sense of belonging and a connection to their community, they are more likely to participate in and contribute to their community, and the civic engagement of our new generation is critical to our democracy.
The idea of starting a Chinese language school to teach the young Chinese children came to my mind in the late spring of 1972 when my daughter, who was a second-grader then, began to speak to me in English after school. The concept became stronger when I saw more young Chinese children losing their Mandarin-speaking ability as they started elementary school. I eventually started the first class of the Kalamazoo Chinese School in 1972 on a Sunday afternoon in the basement of my house. There were eight students, ages 5 through 8. The goals for the students of the school were:
I am very happy to see that the Chinese school has continued to grow and serve families after 48 years. It is meaningful to help our children to become aware of their Chinese heritage background, and also to help non-Chinese families understand Chinese culture.


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NSCopying
The NSCopying protocol declares a method for providing functional copies of an object. The exact meaning of "copy" can vary from class to class, but a copy must be a functionally independent object with values identical to the original at the time the copy was made. A copy produced with NSCopying is implicitly retained by the sender, who is responsible for releasing it.
NSCopying declares one method, copyWithZone:, but copying is commonly invoked with the convenience method copy. The copy method is defined for all objects inheriting from NSObject and simply invokes copyWithZone: with the default zone.
Your options for implementing this protocol are as follows:
 - Implement NSCopying using alloc and init... in classes that don't inherit copyWithZone:.
 - Implement NSCopying by invoking the superclass's copyWithZone: when NSCopying behavior is inherited. If the superclass implementation might use the NSCopyObject function, make explicit assignments to pointer instance variables for retained objects.
 - Implement NSCopying by retaining the original instead of creating a new copy when the class and its contents are immutable.
If a subclass inherits NSCopying from its superclass and declares additional instance variables, the subclass has to override copyWithZone: to properly handle its own instance variables, invoking the superclass's implementation first.
 - Returns a new instance that's a copy of the receiver.
 Declaration
 Swift
 func copyWithZone(_ zone: NSZone) -> AnyObject
 Objective-C
 - (id _Nonnull)copyWithZone:(NSZone * _Nullable)zone
 Parameters
 zone
 The zone identifies an area of memory from which to allocate for the new instance. If zone is NULL, the new instance is allocated from the default zone, which is returned from the function NSDefaultMallocZone.
 Discussion
 The returned object is implicitly retained by the sender, who is responsible for releasing it. The copy returned is immutable if the consideration "immutable vs. mutable" applies to the receiving object; otherwise the exact nature of the copy is determined by the class.
 Availability
 Available in iOS 2.0 and later.
 See Also
 – mutableCopyWithZone: (NSMutableCopying protocol)
 – copy (NSObject class)


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Whether it's due to a misspelled name, a legal name change, or other personal reasons, understanding the name change policy of your airline is crucial. In this article, we will explore Icelandair name change policy, providing you with guidelines and procedures to navigate the process smoothly.
What are the guidelines to request the name change/correction with Icelandair?
Here are the key guidelines that passengers should be aware of, including the timeframes within which the Icelandair name changes on tickets can be requested –
- When booking a flight with Icelandair, it is crucial to ensure that the passenger's name on the ticket must be identical to the name on the passport or government-issued photo ID.
- Altering both the first and last names is not permitted unless there are legal considerations.
- passengers cannot transfer their Icelandair flight booking to another person.
- As per icelandair name change correction policy, the following types of scenarios are not eligible for the name correction –
- Reservations that include codeshare agreement flight
- Group reservation that includes 10 or more passengers traveling on the same itinerary.
- Request which is made within 4 hours of scheduled departure.
- In the event that passengers need to transfer ownership of a ticket to another person, they must cancel the existing booking, request a refund, and then rebook the flight under the new passenger's name. For further details on cancellations, it is advised to refer to Icelandair flight cancellation policy.
What types of Name Correction Can Passenger Request With IcelandAir?
Passengers traveling with Icelandair are allowed to request specific types of name corrections.
- Misspelled name – Passengers can request Icelandair name correction up to 3 characters. This allows them to rectify any misspelled characters and ensure that their name matches their passport or government-issued photo ID accurately.
- Fix Abbreviation – If a passenger's name was abbreviated during the booking process, they can request to expand the abbreviation to its full form. For example, if the name "V. Smith" was entered, the passenger can request to change it to "Vincent Smith."
- Inverted name – In some cases, the order of a passenger's first and last name may have been entered incorrectly. They can request a correction to swap the positions of their first and last name.
- Middle Name Addition/Removal – If a passenger's middle name was incorrectly included or omitted during the booking process, you can request to add the name.
- Hyphen Correction – If a passenger's name includes hyphens or spaces, they can request corrections to ensure the correct placement of these characters. This is particularly relevant for passengers with hyphenated last names or multiple-word last names.
- Title Correction – Passengers can request a correction to their title, such as changing "Mr." to "Ms." or "Dr." to "Prof.," to reflect their correct gender or professional designation.
The aforementioned scenario applies for the name correction where you have to call the Icelandair airl customer and simply request.
Here are the following scenarios for the name change under legal guidelines –
- Marriage – If a passenger has recently married and legally changed their last name, they can request an IcelandAir name change.
- Divorce – In the case of divorce, where a passenger has legally reverted to their maiden name or a previous name, they can request a name change to update their booking accordingly.
- Court-Ordered Name Change – Passengers who have undergone a court-ordered name change can request a name change for their Icelandair flight booking to align with their legally recognized name.
The aforementioned scenario implies an Icelandair air name change fee. Also the ticket would be reissued to the existing or higher fare class, subject to availability.
How to request the name correction with IcelandAir?
To request a name correction with Icelandair, you can choose between two methods: online and over the phone. Here's how you can utilize each method:
- Online Method –
- Visit the official Icelandair website and navigate to the customer support or contact section.
- Look for the option 'My Journey'. Enter the Booking Reference and the passenger's Last Name.
- Attach any required supporting documentation such as a marriage certificate or legal name change document, if applicable.
- Review the information entered and submit the request.
- Pay the required Icelandair name change fee.
- The airline will send you the confirmation for the name corrections.
- Over the phone – Follow these steps to request the Icelandair name change on ticket through airline's customer service –
- Dial the customer service number and wait for a representative to assist you.
- Inform the representative that you would like to request a name correction for your flight booking.
- Provide the necessary information, such as your booking reference number and the passenger's last name.
- If required, be prepared to provide supporting documentation or details regarding the reason for the name correction.
- The airline will send you the updated flight confirmation and the itinerary on your registered email.
Promptly follow the instructions provided by Icelandair to facilitate a smooth and efficient IcelandAir name correction process.
How much is the fee to request the name change with Icelandair?
Passengers who need to request name correction/change within 24 hours of booking, no Icelandair name change fee is required.
Note: Icelandair Name Change Fee is applicable, but to know the accurate fee contact the airline's customer service.
In conclusion, understanding Icelandair name change policy is crucial when it comes to rectifying any errors or making necessary corrections to your flight booking. Remember to carefully review the requirements, gather the necessary documentation, and reach out to Icelandair's customer service for any additional assistance you may need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Icelandair provides an online platform for certain types of name corrections.
The required supporting documents may vary depending on the type of name correction. Common documents include a valid ID, marriage certificate, or legal name change documentation.
Icelandair name change policy allows 1 name correction per passenger.
Changing the name on a group booking with Icelandair may have different procedures and requirements. It's recommended to contact the airline's customer service.


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January 22, 1879
James Shields: Senator from Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri
Many men and women make politics a career and have been elected to Congress three or more times. None, however, have outdone Senator James Shields.
Shields was living in Illinois when he was elected to his first term in the US Senate in 1849. He later moved to the Minnesota Territory. When Minnesota was admitted to the Union in May 1858, Shields was elected one of the state's first two US Senators. After the Civil War, Shields settled in Missouri. On January 22, 1879, Shields was again elected to the US Senate.
To date, James Shields is the only person ever elected the the US Senate representing three different states.


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The Meaning Behind "Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls": Exploring the Symbolism and Message
"Don't go chasing waterfalls" is a well-known phrase that gained popularity through the iconic song "Waterfalls" by the American music group TLC. The lyrics contain a powerful message, urging listeners to exercise caution and make wise choices in life. In this article, we will delve into the meaning behind "Don't go chasing waterfalls," exploring its symbolism and the valuable life lessons it imparts.
1. The Origin of the Phrase:
The phrase "Don't go chasing waterfalls" gained widespread recognition with the release of TLC's hit song in 1994. Written by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Marqueze Etheridge, and Organized Noize, the song resonated with audiences around the world, topping the charts and becoming an anthem of its time.
2. Symbolism of Waterfalls: Wat
erfalls, in this context, serve as a metaphor for the pursuit of elusive and unrealistic dreams or desires. Just as waterfalls represent a mesmerizing and captivating sight, they can also be unpredictable, dangerous, and difficult to reach. The symbolism of waterfalls encourages individuals to exercise caution and consider the consequences before pursuing certain paths in life.
Symbolism of Waterfalls
3. Choosing a Balanced Approach:
The message behind "Don't go chasing waterfalls" emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to life. It advises against recklessly pursuing unattainable goals or getting caught up in the allure of instant gratification. Instead, it encourages individuals to make thoughtful decisions, considering both the risks and rewards associated with their choices.
4. Embracing Realistic Expectations:
The phrase encourages individuals to set realistic expectations for themselves and their aspirations. It reminds us that not all dreams are feasible or beneficial for our overall well-being. By focusing on attainable goals and embracing a realistic perspective, we can avoid disappointment and make more meaningful progress in our lives.
Embracing Realistic Expectations
5. Learning from Life's Lessons:
"Don't go chasing waterfalls" urges individuals to learn from their experiences and the mistakes of others. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom gained through observation and reflection. By understanding the potential pitfalls and challenges that others have faced, we can make informed decisions and navigate our own paths more effectively.
6. Resisting Temptation and Distractions:
The phrase advises against succumbing to temptations or distractions that may hinder personal growth and progress. It reminds us to stay focused on our true aspirations and avoid getting swept away by fleeting desires or temporary pleasures. By maintaining clarity of purpose, we can make choices that align with our long-term goals.
7. Finding Contentment and Appreciation:
"Don't go chasing waterfalls" also encourages individuals to find contentment and appreciation for what they already have. It reminds us to value the present moment and the blessings in our lives. Instead of constantly seeking external validation or chasing unattainable desires, the phrase encourages us to find joy in the journey and appreciate the beauty of our current circumstances.
8. Empowering Personal Responsibility:
Ultimately, "Don't go chasing waterfalls" emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility. It encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions, choices, and the outcomes they seek. By exercising discernment and making informed decisions, we can shape our lives in a way that aligns with our values and leads to personal fulfillment.
The phrase "Don't go chasing waterfalls" holds a profound message that transcends its musical origins. It serves as a reminder to approach life with wisdom, balance, and realistic expectations. By resisting the allure of unattainable dreams and focusing on personal growth, we can find contentment, make informed decisions, and navigate our paths with purpose. Ultimately, this timeless advice encourages individuals to embrace personal responsibility and find fulfillment in the journey itself.


) = \int_{-\pi}^{\pi} g(x)\cos(2x)dx$, is a linear functional contained in $\Vcal^{*} = \mathscr{L}(\squarebrack{-\pi,\pi},\R)$. This function essentially outputs the 2nd Fourier coefficient of its input function.

Dual basis

Let $\Vcal^{*}$ be a finite dimensional vector space, and $\beta = \curly{v_i}_{i=1}^n$ be a basis of $\Vcal$. Therefore, for to determine the action of any linear functional $f\in\Vcal^{*}$, it is enough to know it action on the basis vectors $\curly{v_i}_{i=1}^n$, i.e., it is enough to know what $\curly{f(v_i)\in\Field}_{i=1}^n$ are.

Dual basis - If $\Vcal$ is finite dimensional and $\beta = \curly{v_i}_{i=1}^n$ is a basis of $\Vcal$, then $\beta^{*} = \curly{f_i}_{i=1}^n$, the set of functionals defined by $f_i(v_j) = \delta_{ij}\ \forall\ i,j\in\squarebrack{n}$, is the corresponding basis of $\Vcal^{*}$ also known as a dual basis of $\Vcal$.

To verify that $\beta^{*}$ is indeed a basis of $\Vcal^{*}$, we just need to check the following

$\beta^{*}$ is a linearly independent set of linear functionals, i.e., if $\sumi{1}{n}a_if_i = f_0$ for some set ${a_j\in\Field}_{j=1}^n$, then $a_j=0\ \forall\ j\in\squarebrack{n}$, where is $f_0$ is the $0$ functional. To verify this, we just need to check this condition for all the basis elements of $\Vcal$, $v \in\beta$, which gives us $\sumi{1}{n}a_if_i(v_j) = 0\ \forall\ j \in\squarebrack{n}$, and implies that $a_j = 0\ \forall\ j \in\squarebrack{n}$ establishing the linear independence of the set $\beta^{*}$.

$\beta^{*}$ spans $\Vcal^{*}$, i.e., for any $f\in\Vcal^{*}$, we have some set of elements $\curly{a_j\in\Field}_{j=1}^n$ such that $f(v) = \sumi{1}{n}a_if_i(v)\ \forall\ v\in\Vcal$. To check this, we evaluate $f$ on basis vectors $v_j\in\beta$ for $j\in\squarebrack{n}$, which gives us $f(v_j) = \sumi{1}{n}a_if_i(v_j) = \sumi{1}{n}a_i\delta_{ij} = a_j\ \forall\ j\in\squarebrack{n}$, or, $a_j = f(v_j)\ \forall\ j \in\squarebrack{n}$. Therefore, if $f$ is in the span of $\beta^{*}$, then it must be the case that the coefficients $a_j=f(v_j)\ \forall\ j \in \squarebrack{n}$. Now, if $g = \sumi{1}{n}f(v_i)f_i$, then to show that $g=f$, it is enough to show that they agree on the basis vectors $\curly{v_j}$ of $\Vcal$, that is $f(v_i)=g(v_i)$. This is simply true by the construction of $\curly{f_i}_{i=1}^n$, therefore $\beta^{*}$ spans $\Vcal^{*}$.

This establishes that $\beta^{*} = \curly{f_i}$ is indeed a basis of $\Vcal^{*}$, and any $f\in\Vcal^{*}$ can be decomposed into the basis of $\Vcal^{*}$ as

 \[\begin{equation} f = \sumi{1}{n}f(v_i)f_i \end{equation}\]

where $\beta = \curly{v_i}$ is the basis of $\Vcal$. The existence of dual basis $\beta^{*}$ and the relation with $\beta$ also shows that $\Vcal$ and $\Vcal^{*}$ are isomorphic.

Transpose

The existence of the dual basis $\beta^{*}$ helps us define the concept of transpose in linear algebra which is extensively used application.

Transpose - Let $T:\Vcal\to\Wcal$ be a linear transformation from the vector space $\Vcal$ to the vector space $\Wcal$, then $T^\top:\Wcal^{*}\to\Vcal^{*}$ is a linear transformation from $\Wcal^{*}$ to $\Vcal^{*}$ that takes in a linear functional $g\in\Wcal^{*}$, and outputs another linear functional $T^\top(g)\in\Vcal^{*}$ defined as $T^\top(g)(x) = g\round{T(x)}\ \forall\ x\in\Vcal$.

 $$ \begin{align} x &\xrightarrow{T} T(x) &\xrightarrow{g\in\Wcal^{*}}&\ g(T(x)) &\qquad\equiv\qquad& x &\xrightarrow{T^\top(g)\in\Vcal^*}& g(T(x))\\ \Vcal &\xrightarrow{T}\Wcal &\xrightarrow{g\in\Wcal^*}&\ \Field &\qquad\qquad& \Vcal &\xrightarrow{T^\top(g)\in\Vcal^*}& \Field \end{align} $$

Theorem - Let $T:\Vcal\to\Wcal$ be a linear transformation from vector space $\Vcal$ to vector space $\Wcal$. Let $\beta = \curly{v_i}_{i=1}^n$ and $\beta^{*} = \curly{f_i}_{i=1}^n$ be the basis of $\Vcal$ and $\Vcal^{*}$ respectively, and $\gamma = \curly{w_j}_{j=1}^m$ and $\gamma^{*} = \curly{g_j}_{j=1}^m$ be the basis of $\Wcal$ and $\Wcal^{*}$ respectively. Let $A = \squarebrack{T}_{\beta}^\gamma$ be the matrix


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Let us talk about instant noodles.
Instant noodles are precooked, in the form of string slices, having their own seasoned flavored powder in a separate packet.
This type is a fan favorite, due to its ease of preparation and accessible ingredients. But the real deal is this;
Are we really preparing our noodles the right way? ( you should give an answer to that). We should know that noodles are highly processed, and are made to bear a longer shelf life. And this brings us to our discussion topic – why we should parboil our noodles.
Noodles contain chemical preservatives, basically (tertiary-butyl hydroquinone) known as TBHQ. This chemical preservative gives the noodles a lengthy shelf life and direct consumption of noodles could be extremely damaging to human health. And following a nutritious manner, the better way to prepare your noodles to stay secure from these chemical dangers is to get them parboiled.
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Here are notable steps taken, to prepare a healthy and delicious noodle:
- After you must have gotten your cooking pot and gas, you put water on the pot, leaving it to boil for about 3 minutes.
- You then add the noodles, leaving them to boil for about 2 minutes. Then you place in a sieve the noodles to put away the wax (chemical preservatives)
- After you must have put away the wax, prepare your noodles as desired.
One could be opened to the following dangers if noodles aren't parboiled before consumption. Blood fat, obesity, and cholesterol crystal as a result of unhealthy saturated fats and glycemic loads.
There is no single method of preparing noodles, but whichever method is being used, there is a need to parboil before carrying out every other cooking process.
By Nwokedimkpa Chidera


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KAMPALA – The government through the Ministry of Land Housing and Urban Development is finalizing the process of drafting the National Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy.
This was disclosed by the Assistant Commissioner, Policy Analysis in the Ministry, Harrisson Irumba, while opening the online and residential two days multi-stakeholders dialogue on responsible investment on land.
The dialogue held in Kampala was organized by German-Ugandan development cooperation (GIZ).
It brought together among other dignitaries, representatives of European Union and GIZ, Development partners, Academia, political and technical officers from both the central and local government.
Irumba, who represented the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Land Housing and Urban Development, Dorcas W.Okalany, said the National Land Acquisitions, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy will provide a framework for land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation of affected persons and communities.
"The policy has been developed taking into account emerging issues and international best practice with regards to land acquisition including acquisition of land for investment purposes," he said.
According to Irumba, the Ministry is also reviewing the Land Act, Cap 227; Land Acquisition Act, Cap 226; Registration of Titles Act, Cap 230; Survey Act among other laws to reforming a number of laws in the sector to cater for the emerging issues.
"We are also developing new laws such as the Uganda Land Commission law and the Valuation Law. All these laws have an impact on whether land for investment can be accessed, administered and managed," he said.
Irumba added that the Ministry is also implementing the National Land Information System, which is operational in all our 22 Ministry Zonal Offices (MZOs) across the country.
"With the establishment of Ministry's Zonal Offices, investors will be able to access land related services and information without going to the ministry headquarters as it used to be, which has improved on efficiency and effectiveness with regard to service delivery," he stated.
Daniel Kirumira, the GIZ land management specialist said, in partnership with the Ministry of Land Housing and Urban Development, they are implementing the two projects namely; Responsible Land Policy in Uganda Project (RELAPU) and Improvement of Land Governance in Uganda (ILGU).
"The 11.9million Euros (about Shs.52b) Responsible Land Policy Project in Uganda which was operationalized in 2019 and runs up to 2023 is in Teso region in the districts of Soroti and Katakwi in Teso region but also Mityana, Mubende Kasanda and Gomba in the central region," Kirumira added.
Kirumira explained that the project has operationalized what the National Land Policy and Land laws prescribe as avenues to secure tenure rights of rural communities in Uganda.
According to him, the impact of the projects is noticeable in the benefiting communities.
"Unlike customary land, where there are experiences from where Clearing Corporation of Options (CCOs) had been issued, the GIZ project in Greater Mubende was the first of its kind to document the rights of lawful and bonafide occupants on private Mailo land in Uganda region," said Kirumira.
He further revealed that the project generated new experiences and lessons that are informing policy decisions in regard to Mailo land tenure in Buganda region.
Samuel Eriaku, the GIZ Technical Advisor said, more than 1,189 free certificates of customary land ownership have so far been issued to the vulnerable households in the four districts of Teso and Lango sub-regions, since the Responsible Land Policy Project Uganda (RELAPU) started in 2016.
"Of the 7,001 pieces of land mapped in Teso (Soroti and Katakwi districts) where the project started in 2016, vulnerable households including the widows and orphans have so far received 1,089 certificates," said Eriaku.
Dokolo district has 572 pieces of land mapped of which more than 100 certificates have so far been issued since the project kicked off in Lango mid 2019.
Simon Peter Edoru Eku, the LCV Chairperson Soroti district, and the Ministry welcome this new project that is Promoting Responsible Governance of Investments in Land in Uganda.
He pledged to give it all the necessary support that is required during implementation.
"As we heard from the head of the component, the project is for five years, having started in 2019 and will end in 2023. We are almost half way through the project implementation and as leaders, we should support its implementation 100%," he urged.
He also asked the Ministry to address the challenge of accessing land for investments by the local investors as well as building their capacity in managing the established investments in Uganda.
The responsible investment in land project aims at fostering investments on land that are productive, contribute to sustainable land management and respects the rights and needs of the local population, including vulnerable groups and women.
Meanwhile, Geoffrey Ocan the National Project Manager at Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) underscored the need for the government to ensure that the investment on land should benefit everyone and not only the investors.
He pointed out that there is a need to follow the procedures for land acquisition processes, including resettlement and rehabilitation of affected communities and that the land use rights of the communities need also to be taken into account.
Measures to ensure responsible investment in land.
The government has, however, put in place measures which are policy, legal and administrative in nature to ensure that there is responsible investment on land.
One of such measures is the National Land Policy (2013) as a framework for administering and managing land and land-based resources in Uganda.
The policy also provides reforms geared towards having an efficient and effective land delivery system, which is a basis for poverty reduction, wealth creation and socio-economic transformation of the country.
The policy comprehensively articulates and addresses these and a variety of other land related issues, interests and policy objectives by harmonizing Uganda's diverse needs for human settlements, economic diversity, production, use and conservation of natural resources.
Above all, the policy has a whole section on access to land for investment and prescribes how investment in land should be done responsibly.
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Tall Tree, Nest of the Wind
The Javanese Shadow-play Dewa Ruci Performed by Ki Anom Soeroto - A Study in Performance Philology
Distributed for National University of Singapore Press
The book presents Dewa Ruci as rendered by the distinguished master puppeteer Ki Anom Soeroto in Amsterdam in 1987. The book's unusual design presents the performance texts together with descriptions of the sounds and images that would remain obscure in conventional formats of presentation. Copious annotations probe beneath the surface and provide an understanding of the performance's cultural complexity. These annotations explain the meanings of puppet action, music, and shifts in language; how the puppeteer wove together into the drama the circumstances of the performance in Amsterdam, Islamic and other religious ideas, and references to contemporary Indonesian political ideology. Also revealed is the performance's historical multilayering and the picture it paints of the Javanese past.
Tall Tree, Nest of the Wind not only presents an unrivalled insight into the artistic depth of wayang kulit, it exemplifies a new field of study, the philology of performance.


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Amari Family History
Amari Name Meaning
Italian (Sicily): see Amaro. Arabic: variant of Amar. Japanese: 'surplus', usually written with characters used phonetically. It appears to be a shortening of amaribe 'surplus doors', a reference to the practice among census takers from ancient times up to the era of the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867) of listing households in groups of fifty; any households exceeding this number or a multiple of it were referred to as 'surplus'. The surname is found chiefly in northeastern Japan.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press