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How Old Are You? (8/3/12)
If we did not know our age, some of us would appear to be very young, and some of us would seem very old.
Sometimes, people use age as a convenient excuse. "I'm too old to start something new", or, "I couldn't learn that at my age." Other people, though, go on to achieve their greatest accomplishments in life in later years.
Take, for example, Colonel Harland Sanders who started franchising his chicken outlets when he was 65 years old. Up to the age of 90 years old he traveled 250,000 miles a year visiting KFC franchises. He not only overcame personal and business adversities, but more importantly, he didn't let age stand in his way!
Feelings lead to attitudes, attitudes become beliefs, and beliefs become the basis for actions.
It is not important how old you are;
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text: In this paper, the effect of viscous heating on the stability of a non-Newtonian fluid flowing between two parallel plates under the effect of a constant pressure gradient is investigated. The viscosity of the fluid depends on both temperature and shear rate. Exponential dependence of viscosity on temperature is modeled through Arrhenius law. Non-Newtonian behavior of the fluid is modeled according to the Carreau rheological model. Motion and energy balance equations that govern the base flow and the stability of the flow are coupled and the solution to the problem is found iteratively using a pseudospectral method based on the Chebyshev polynomials. In the presence of viscous heating, the effect of activation energy parameter, Prandtl and Brinkman numbers, material time and power-law constants on the stability of the flow is presented in terms of neutral stability curves. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Rain-Gauge Network Evaluations Using Spatiotemporal Correlation Structure for Semi-Mountainous Regions
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A reliable network of rain gauges is a crucial component of rainfall estimation in a watershed. To provide a better evaluation method for rain-gauge networks, a new evaluation method using average inter-gauge correlation coefficients (averaged CC) for estimating an effective radius for each rain gauge was developed. In this study, averaged CCs were obtained from the values of inter-gauge correlation coefficients after choosing a minimum number of rainfall data sets as a threshold. The Nam River Basin (2400 km2) and its 24 rain gauges were selected with 8 years (2003 - 2010) rainfall data to validate a new evaluation method. In the spatial correlation coefficient fitting process for generating correlation distances, averaged CCs increased fitness accuracy (maximum 37%) in terms of coefficient of determination (R2) compared with a commonly used method (the last value of the inter-gauge correlation coefficient as the number of data sets is increased: last CC). In the evaluation of effective radii for 8 years, the robustness of the averaged CCs was supported by lower standard deviations for all rain gauges. For the optimum coverage of rainfall estimation in terms of effective radius, the Nam River Basin requires 20 rain gauges. Investigation of altitude effects presented that the effective radii were minimally influenced by the altitude of rain-gauge locations for this area.
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What is the role of a Title Examiner?
Title ExaminerThe primary task of a Title Examiner, also known as an Abstractor, is to search and summarize title records of real estate. The legal documents and insurance records have to be summarized for a variety of purposes. It's because, for land or building to be sold, its title has to be clear of liens or legal issues. Any buyer who wishes to buy a property would get its title checked before beginning the purchasing process. Only when the title is clear will the buyer be able to get a loan sanctioned to by the property by a financial institution.
Other names for Title Examiner also include Title Officer, Commercial Title Examiner Abstract Clerk, Data Abstractor, Escrow Officer, etc. They all perform similar tasks of compiling, searching and scrutinizing the lists of contracts, mortgages and other instruments related to property titles. For this, they have to go about searching public and private records for at the county offices, law firms, or title insurance companies. Here are the tasks performed by Title Examiner.
 - Analyzing search requests to determine the type of title evidence required
 - Obtaining the descriptions of properties as well as the names of parties involved
 - Preparing lists of legal instruments pertaining to a property
 - Examining the documentation related to the title that includes, liens, mortgages, judgments, plat books, legal agreements easements, maps, contracts, etc.
 - Verifying factors such as the legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions related to the property
 - Preparing and issuing title insurance policies and title commitments based on information compiled from title searches.
 - Summarizing recorded documents, such as trust deeds, vesting contracts, etc., that can affect the property's title
In addition to the above tasks, a Title Examiner might also be required to:
 - Prepare legal documents
 - Investigate relevant legal materials to aid decision making
 - Evaluate legal information in public or personal record
The Title Examiner profile is suitable for people who consistently follow a given routine, and have the following skillsets:
 - Attention to Detail
 - Independence
 - Analytical Thinking
 - Time Management
 - Critical Thinking
 - Active Listening
Thus, a Title Examiner needs to be quick and precise at verifying the accuracy and completeness of land-related documents. They are also required to have a working knowledge of real estate procedures and legalities, as well as summarize the pertinent legal or sections of statutes from reference books, needed to prepare real estate closing statements.


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I'm trying to determine whether there exists a model for the following logical formula: $(p_1 \to (p_2 \lor p_3)) \land(p_2 \to \neg p_3) \land ((p_1 \lor p_3) \to \neg p_2)$. Here's my understanding of the formula: If p1 is true, then either p2 or p3 must be true, and if p2 is true, then p3 must be false. However, this seems to create a conflict because if p1 is true, p2 cannot be false. Can anyone confirm whether a model exists for this formula or explain why it might not be possible? Thank you!
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Strategic Impact Advisors shares their strategies and audio content to build women's digital financial literacy.
Women's barriers to mobile money include a lack of education, training, and a support network. To address this, Strategic Impact Advisors (SIA) developed Hey, Sister! Show Me the Mobile Money!, a digital financial literacy campaign that uses audio content. Funded by USAID, the campaign is open-source and available in multiple languages
In a recent webinar, SIA shared their strategies for developing Hey Sister audio content.
"We know from research done by MIT and Georgetown that access to mobile money can move women out of poverty," said Shelley Spencer, founder and CEO. "But literacy is the top barrier to women's use of mobile internet service in low- and middle-income countries. So we looked at how we could bring digital literacy and financial literacy together."
In a recent Amplio webinar, Strategic Impact Advisors presented their Hey, Sister! digital financial literacy campaign and shared their strategies for designing audio content.
Designing Audio Content for Women's Digital and Financial Inclusion
In the creating the Hey Sister content, SIA recognized that women have different needs, with different levels of digital and financial literacy. They wanted to offer short, bite-size learning for better retention and harness the power of storytelling. When the pandemic struck, SIA chose to go with IVR (interactive voice response), which uses audio content.
Hey Sister includes 10 short lessons available in 10 local languages. Messages follow three women as they help, teach, and support one another to use mobile money to manage their finances safely. The women are based on archetypes developed by IDEO.org.
There's also a facilitator's guide to train the trainers.
"The target audience is women, but the audio content is available for anyone to use. For SIA, the targeting is done through local facilitators, not just a digital delivery channel," Spencer explained.
"SIA has country leads in Ghana, Uganda, and Malawi who recruit organizations that are working directly with women. Facilitation is key. That's where you can take this content and put it on any platform you want—including Talking Books. That's typically what the facilitators are doing. They're downloading the content and taking it to play within a group setting."
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Exploration Activity: Conceptual Model At Dixie Valley Geothermal Area (Bell, Et Al., 1980)
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Conceptual models are the basis of any exploration or development activities. Many Conceptual models of Dixie Valley have been made and they have been evolving and becoming more complex over the years.
This was a very simplistic model based primarily on MT data. The model was inaccurate and did not show fluid flow paths. The model tried to interpret the subsurface down to 20 km.
- Elaine J. Bell, Lawrence T. Larson, Russell W. Juncal (1980) Geothermal Reservoir Assessment Case Study, Northern Basin and Range Province, Northern Dixie Valley, Nevada
- Dick Benoit (1999) Conceptual Models of the Dixie Valley, Nevada Geothermal Field


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(5) something like ::
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Sherwood, D. ; Rockwell International, Anaheim, CA ; Bershad, N.J.
Nonlinear quantization effects in the frequency domain complex scalar LMS adaptive algorithm are analyzed by using conditional expectations. The probability density function of the quantizer input, conditioned on the weight, is derived. The density is applied to finding the conditional characteristic function and the Mth conditional moment at the quantizer output. The first and second conditional moments of the quantizer output are used to derive difference equations that approximate the dynamical behavior of the first and second weight moments. These difference equations are solved numerically and compare favorably to simulation results. A model of the quantizer as an additive noise source is of no analytical value since the quantizatian noise has negligible effect on the mean square error when the model is valid. Finally, a design approach is proposed for selecting the number of bits in the weight accumulator. The moment equations are also used to determine the algorithm mean square error for different quantizer step sizes and the optimum algorithm step size μ when a fixed amount of input data is available for adaptation.
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Jewish Holiday Books for Children
MazorBooks is proud to announce its children's books with good values for Jewish holidays. The first to be published, How to Chanukah, was received with enthusiasm, which led MazorBooks to invest in more books that deal with the Jewish festivals. Books currently available are listed below:
Though Jewish holidays are celebrated each year, the time of celebration depends on the lunar based Hebrew Calendar, with each month beginning with the new moon. But since Jewish holidays are also celebrating the solar seasons, Jewish leap years occur every two or three years.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world which arbitrarily sets the length of months to 28, 30 or 31 days, so it corresponds to the 365.5 days of the Solar year, the Jewish calendar coordinates the astronomical characteristics of our cosmological environment, the months are either 29 or 30 days corresponding with the 29˝-day lunar cycle, and the years are either 12 or 13 months, corresponding to the 12.4 month solar cycle.
As a result, some years we celebrate Chanukah around
Thanksgiving time and other years closer to New Years Day, and
the high holidays are upon us at times in early to mid September
and other years Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot/Simchat
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Q: Is a quartermaster a military or naval term?
A: Yes, and the meaning of which depends on the country and service.
Q: Is a quartermaster a non-commissioned officer rank?
A: Yes.
Q: Is a quartermaster the enlisted member in charge of the watch-to-watch navigation and the maintenance?
A: Yes, and correction, and preparation of nautical charts and navigation publications.
Q: Was a quartermaster one of the only two Coast Guard enlisted men permitted to hold command of a small boat station?
A: Yes, and with the other enlisted man's "command rating" being the Boatswain's Mate.
Q: Was a quartermaster the senior NCO in a British cavalry troop?
Q: Are quartermasters identified by wearing a blue-white aiguillette on their left shoulder?
A: Yes.
Q: Was a quartermaster often granted a veto power by a pirate ship's "Articles of Agreement"?
A: Yes, and in order to create an officer who could counterbalance the powers of the pirate captain.
Q: Is a quartermaster a petty officer who specializes in navigation?
A: Yes.
Q: Is a quartermaster done by a qualified navigation electronics technician?
A: Yes, Along with the job of a Navy surface QM, NAV-ET's are also responsible for electronic systems that deal with navigation, internal communications, atmosphere monitoring, ship's entertainment systems, re-circulatory air systems and remote valve indication or manipulation.
Q: Is a quartermaster assisted by the regimental quartermaster sergeant and a staff of storemen?
A: Yes.
Q: Was a quartermaster responsible for intelligence operations in the Imperial Russian Army?
A: Yes.
Q: Is a quartermaster also the commander of the battalions support company?
A: Yes, and known as the battalion headquarters company.
Q: Is a quartermaster the seaman who is functioning as the helmsman?
A: Yes.
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A: Yes.
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One of the historical costs of paving has been the labor and material expenses to stake out the jobsite with pins and stringlines. This is an estimated expense of $1 per linear foot. If you begin utilizing Leica's 3D stringless paving, you can eliminate the pins, string, and most of the labor associated with setting them. Is it a good investment? Take a look at a real paving example below:
- Existing Job – Paving an 11-mile, 4-lane divided highway. This means you are paving 22 miles and setting 6 stringline set-ups with ramps.
- Setting stringline for a total of 696,960 linear feet.
- Estimated cost per linear foot for stringline is $1.00.
- Total estimated cost for setting stringline for ONE job is nearly $700,000.
For the cost of setting the stringline for one project, you can easily purchase, have installed and be trained on two mainline paving systems and have money left over. You will also be able to continually reuse the systems, reducing costs for future jobs.
There are also additional benefits to going stringless that should be considered that can positively impact your financials:
- Increase jobsite safety
- Improve project logistics
- Reduce time to complete the job
- Potentially a better ride quality
- Potential to obtain a higher percent of smooth-ride bonus
- Reduce material waste

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A precise light waveguide combined total analysis system (TAS) is thought to be one of the most powerful functional elements needed to realize a "ubiquitous healthcare" system. In accordance with this concept, we have proposed a fundamental structure of detecting forward and side scattered light from small particles illuminating laser power through light waveguide formed in a thin resin layer. Based on this concept, we demonstrated its effectiveness of detecting both forward and side scattered light in in-plane direction (Fig.1) by using a trial-manufactured TAS chip. Acquiring further various physiological properties, it is necessary to illuminate them with smaller cross section size of cores of light waveguide, and furthermore, to construct fluorescence detecting systems.
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Patent protection extended for Weeden Sprinkler Systems
By Canadian Poutry magazineFeatures Companies Profiles
Research has found the concept reduces water usage by up to 50 per cent.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended the patent protection for the Weeden Sprinkler Systems.
The concept consists of several components. Based on the temperature and the age of the bird, water droplets are provided in short pre-set durations.
The water droplets don't hang in the air and are heavy enough to hit the birds, causing them to stand up and release the trapped heat from underneath their bodies.
Once up, the birds habitually migrate to the feed and water, creating cyclical drinking and feeding patterns.
During heat stress when activated by temperature sensors, wind chill and evaporative cooling are then created by moving air across the birds and cooling them as the water droplets ("artificial perspiration") on their heads and backs evaporates between each sprinkling.
The patent extension fully protects Weeden Environments for this concept.
Initially designed for dust control, the concept was also discovered to cool poultry and promote activity by getting the birds up to eat and drink.
This system provides the benefit of drastically reducing any mortality and minimizes the backing off of feed in times of heat stress while not increasing humidity levels like high pressure foggers and cool cells.
It also creates a cyclical drinking pattern felt to aid in feed conversion.
The Weeden Sprinkler Systems concept is proven in research studies at several institutions to reduce water usage by up to 50 per cent when combined with cools cells or when replacing fogging/misting systems.
"This patent extension is exciting as we now have additional protection on our system and method of cooling and promoting physical activity of poultry," says Kevin Weeden, President of Weeden Environments.
"Weeden Environments invests heavily in research and development providing innovations for the poultry industry and we will continue to protect our investments by enforcing intellectual property rights."
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On November 26, 1965 the French space Asteriks satellite was launched for the first time. Test of the carrier rocket was a main objective of the launch. Start was made from the spaceport Hammagir by means of the French carrier rocket Diamant-A. The satellite originally was called as A-1, later, after going into orbit, it was renamed into Astérix in honor of the famous hero of comics.


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In the digital age, with its constant bombardment of emails, notifications, and social media updates, genuine family time is fast becoming a rare commodity. While technology has indisputably brought the world closer, it has ironically distanced those sitting right next to us – our family. Amid this chaos, there's one nostalgic artifact that beckons us to pause, reflect, and reconnect – the family photo.
The family photo is more than just a snapshot. It's a doorway to a moment frozen in time, a testament to the stages we've lived, loved, and grown through. The magic of a family photo lies not just in its visual imagery but also in the memories, emotions, and stories it encapsulates.
1. The Power of a Single Frame
Look around your home, and you're likely to find a family photo that immediately brings a smile to your face or a tear to your eye. That photo of your toddler's first steps, the joyous family gathering during a festival, or that impromptu snapshot taken on a lazy Sunday afternoon. These are the moments that define our lives.
What's truly beautiful about these photos is that they capture both the momentous and the mundane. They remind us that family isn't just about the big milestones but also about the everyday moments that, when pieced together, make up the mosaic of our lives.
2. Reflections of Change and Growth
Family photos serve as gentle reminders of how we evolve. From kids transitioning through their rebellious teenage years to adults becoming parents and then grandparents, these photos chronicle our journey.
And it's not just about physical growth. The background of a family photo can reveal moving to a new home, transitioning jobs, or exploring new cities. All of these highlight the family's shared experiences and struggles.
3. Rekindling Bonds
Often, as kids grow up, they move out, charting their own courses and building their own lives. The annual family photo then becomes an enduring ritual. It's that one occasion where everyone comes together, setting aside their differences, and rekindling bonds. Even if siblings have squabbled or parents and children have disagreed, the family photo session becomes an event where everyone wears their best smiles.
4. The Therapeutic Touch
In challenging times, a trip down memory lane can offer solace. Going through old albums and reminiscing about happier times can be therapeutic. It can provide the strength needed to face current challenges, with the knowledge that this too shall pass and soon enough, this moment will just be another picture in a future album.
5. Passing Down Stories
Every family photo has a story behind it. Sharing these stories becomes an essential family tradition. It keeps alive the tales of past generations and helps younger members connect with their roots. Narrating the anecdotes associated with each picture helps in passing down values, life lessons, and the essence of what the family stands for.
6. A Tool for Reconnection
In an era where life seems to be moving at breakneck speed, pausing to look at a family photo can be grounding. It offers an opportunity to disconnect from the virtual world and reconnect with reality – our roots, our loved ones, our past, and our shared history.
Incorporating Family Photos in Daily Life
Given the immense value that family photos bring to our lives, here are some ways to weave them into your daily routine:
- Photo Albums: Despite the digital age, there's an unparalleled charm in flipping through a physical photo album. Dedicate a day each year to compile the year's best moments. This activity can be a fun family event in itself.
- Wall Galleries: Designate a wall in your home for family photos. Watching the wall grow over the years can be incredibly heartwarming.
- Digital Slideshows: Create a digital slideshow of your family's year in review. Watch it together during family gatherings or during the holiday season.
- Gifts: Personalized gifts using family photos, like calendars, mugs, or photo books, can be a hit. They serve as a constant reminder of cherished moments.
- Recreation: Recreate old family photos. It's a fun way to see how everyone has changed and grown over the years.
The value of a family photo extends far beyond the pixels that capture it. It's a legacy, an emotion, a touchstone, and a window into our past. As we navigate through the complexities of modern life, let's take a moment to cherish these frozen moments in time. After all, life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments – and photos – that take our breath away.
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Picture of Dr. Stephen Babcock with his butterfat tester.
Dr. Stephen Babcock pictured with a butterfat tester
Dr. Stephen Moulton Babcock (_PHONE_), a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, invented a test in 1890 that permitted farmers to measure the fat content of their milk. This enabled them to systematically produce cream, butter, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products that met specific market standards. He is shown in this photograph in the mid-1920's, with a butterfat tester.
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The Rise of Dairy Farming
|Creator: ||Diemer, Melvin E.
|Pub Data: ||Original photograph in the visual materials collection of the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives.
|Citation: ||Diemer, Melvin E. Untitled photograph of Dr. Stephen Babock in the visual materials collection of the Wisconsin Historical Society Archives.
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Murraywood Construction have cut their CO2 emissions created by site operated plant by 93% over the past six months.
We made a conscious effort in April of this year to switch from using fossil fuels to HVO fuel in our site operated plant as part of our ongoing mission to become net carbon zero.
HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a fossil fuel free alternative to mineral diesel and therefore results in a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
As a result of this change, in the six months between April to September we created just 15,120kg of CO2.
To put this into perspective, had we used diesel instead we would have created 207,742kg of harmful CO2.
Although we know we still have work to do before we can say we're net carbon zero and achieved our goal, we're incredibly proud that this one small change for us has made a massive impact on our carbon footprint.


text: The challenge for designing the garden for the new head quarters of the savings bank VSB was to link the building with the surrounding ecological park. The basis for the garden design was to raise the plot so that the parking garage beneath the building presents a 1.4 metre high plinth in a green space. Above a flowering layer of herbaceous plants is a forest of birches, their grid serving to counter the large building. The building's plinth, clad as it is in tiles, the colour of anthracite with imprints of birch twigs. Hence there is an exhilarating contrast between fossilized and living nature. One of the paths through the ecological park has been extended into the birch forest. From here it crosses a 200 metre long buxus garden by means of a poetic steel garden bridge containing a bench. The reptilian bridge and a variety of unsubtle red sandstone blocks put the sleek, discreet bank building into some sort of perspective.


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Eloy is a city located in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The area that is now Eloy was originally inhabited by the Akimel O'odham people, who were farmers and hunters. In the 17th century, Spanish explorers arrived in the area and established missions, bringing with them horses and cattle.
The town of Eloy was founded in 1902 by the Southern Pacific Railroad, which constructed a rail line through the area. The town was named after the daughter of one of the railroad executives. Eloy grew rapidly, and by 1918, it had a population of over 1,000 people.
During World War II, Eloy was home to a large Army Air Forces training base, which helped to further the growth of the town. After the war, Eloy's economy shifted to agriculture and industry, and the town continued to grow.
Today, Eloy is known for its location between Phoenix and Tucson, as well as for its many recreational opportunities, including skydiving, golfing, and hiking. The town is also home to several large employers, including the Corrections Corporation of America, which operates a prison in Eloy.


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Agency Profile: Childcare Resources
Children are one of our greatest natural resources, and it is imperative that they receive quality care from trained and supported staff to help them reach their full potential. Childcare Resources makes this possible by providing information, education, and assistance to families, providers of child care, and the community.
Central Alabama's only child care resource and referral agency, Childcare Resources was created as the outgrowth of a child care task force convened by United Way of Central Alabama in 1984 to address critical child care needs identified in Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties, with Blount County added to the service area in 1988.
- Financial assistance for low-to-moderate income working families
- Quality training and technical assistance for child care providers, including a free early learning resource library and mobile resource library van
- Research-based parent education resources
- Assistance to hundreds of families in our community seeking quality child care options for their young children through free resource and referral services


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What does "dogged" here mean? I have no idea
I tried looking up dogged in a dictionary, and found several meanings, but none of them seemed to make sense in the context of this article:
Having the meaner qualities of a dog; malicious; mean; contemptible; surly.
Having the pertinacity of a dog; silently obstinate; unyielding.


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Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in severely obese patients and the association between symptoms and objective data of GERD in this population.
Research methods and procedures: A total of 158 consecutive severely obese patients (BMI > or = 40 kg/m(2)) were prospectively evaluated. Symptoms were evaluated by a structured clinical questionnaire. Objective assessment was made by ambulatory 24-hour esophageal pH monitoring and endoscopy. GERD was defined by the presence of symptoms or complications (esophagitis). The clinical criterion defining GERD was the presence of at least two episodes of heartburn per week.
Results: The mean age of the 138 patients subjected to complete study was 42.6 +/- 10.2 years, with a BMI of 50.1 +/- 6.9 kg/m(2) (range, 40.6 to 69.4 kg/m(2)); 78% were women. The prevalence of GERD evaluated by symptoms and/or esophagitis was 33.3% (46/138). Clinical criteria of GERD were present in 31/138 cases (22.5%), and 26 (18.8%) had esophagitis. In 69/138 patients (50%), pHmetry was abnormal. Fifty-three patients with esophagitis and/or abnormal pHmetry were asymptomatic. The sensitivity of heartburn as a diagnostic criterion of GERD in patients with severe obesity was 29.3%, with a specificity of 85.7%. No significant association was observed between severe obesity grade and the prevalence of symptoms and/or objective data.
Discussion: Asymptomatic gastroesophageal reflux (abnormal esophageal acid exposure and/or reflux esophagitis) is more common than symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux in severely obese patients. Increased BMI is not associated with a greater prevalence of GERD in these patients.


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3D Decoupage Fantasy Fairies
3D cutting is one of the most popular techniques for making cards. 3D images can be combined with a lot of other technniques and materials which creates endless possibilities. Even if you would work with the same images, the creations will never be the same.
The Fantasy Fairys are various 3D elves to use for cards and other decorations. The drawings are not only beautiful but also very fine and detailed. It is a true art to cut them precisely. You can, of course, skip small details if these are too difficult to work with.
1. What you need:
- 3D pictures
- (mini) foamcubes
- 2-sided adhesive tape
- craft knife
2. Cut out all the sizes of one 3D decoupage picture.
3. Lay down the images in the correct order (large to small) and stick the largest image on a card or object with 2-sided adhesive tape.
4. Take the next largest size. Apply one or a few pieces of 3D foam on the back of this picture, remove the protective layers from the foam and stick this image accurately on top of the previous one.
5. Continue in this fashion until the smallest pieces have been glued on.
Decorate the card with different layers of coloured or printed papers and finish it with for example various peel-off stickers.


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Celebrities become popular for different reasons. Some perform in films or television shows while others sing or entertain. Some others are famous for engaging in combats just like Floyd Mayweather who is one of the most popular boxers in the world. At 5 feet 8 inches in height, the self-proclaimed Best Ever wasn't the tallest boxer of his era, but he left a trail of victories, gaining a reputation not only as the most famous but also the richest in boxing history. In his over two-decade-long career, he showed nothing but excellence – winning five weight classes and a lineal championship in four weight classes – an outstanding feat.
Who is Floyd Mayweather Jnr?
Born Floyd Joy on February 24, 1977, Floyd Mayweather Jr. was born into a family of boxers. His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr was a welterweight contender. Also, his two uncles had successful careers in boxing.
Growing up both in New Jersey and Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mayweather, dealt with troubling childhood. His temperamental father was a drug dealer and was always in one problem or the other. He later got jailed on cocaine trafficking charges and his mother also battled substance issues. However, little Mayweather who had always gone to the gym with his father before his jail sentence used boxing to escape from his tumultuous childhood.
Generally known as the greatest boxer of his time, the Ottawa Hills High School dropout began his career as an amateur boxer in 1996 Olympic. He competed from that year to 2007 and retired temporarily. Then, he returned and fought from 2009 to 2015. In 2017, he made a one-fight comeback, obviously his highest-paid matchup which was against McGregor.
The fighter has retired with an undefeated record of 50-0 left and a huge amount of wealth from his boxing activities. It doesn't look like his decline from boxing will affect his wealth, considering that he runs his boxing promotional firm which he opened in 2007 when he became a free agent.
Floyd Mayweather's Net Worth and How He Made His Money
Most of Mayweather's fortune came from accumulated cash earnings from his successful boxing career for engaging in world-class and high-income generating bouts.
The fighter called "Money", Mayweather was part of the three biggest fights from a financial perspective in the history of boxing (Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya, and Manny Pacquiao). His fight with De La Hoya in 2007 was the most pay-per-view buys for a match in the sports with 2.7 million households.
Similarly, his highly publicized fight with Pacquiao generated $600 million in revenue and gained him $240 million. It garnered $120 million in revenue with Mayweather scooping $25 million.
Equally, he was paid handsomely, a whopping $32 million when he fought with Cotto and received $41.5 million for fighting Saui Canelo Alvarez. His bout against Marcos Maidana II was also a huge source of income for the champion who earned at least $32 million from it. More high-budget fights he was involved in was a fight against Andre Berto which earned him $32, million, the fight against Tenshin Nasukawa ($9 million), among others. In 2017, when he made a comeback in the boxing ring against McGregor, Mayweather allegedly earned $300 million.
With all these in mind, the twelve-time and five-division world champion has built an incredible net worth throughout his career in boxing. According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated between $760 million and $1 billion. His ability to nab many product endorsement deals has also helped his income significantly. From that source, he earned approximately $105 million between 2013 and 2014.
Considering his hard work so far and his poor background, Mayweather is unapologetic when it comes spending on himself and showcasing his wealth on social media.
From his online displays, his Las vegas mansion has a garage filled with cars estimated at $15 million including a Bugatti Veyron worth $1 million, a $4.8 million Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita Hypercar, and more.
Floyd Mayweather shared with the world his own private jet. In 2017, he paid $3.5 million to pre-order Bugatti Chiron. His mansion measures 22,000 square and worth millions of dollars. He also has a mansion in Miami worth $7.7 million.
Apart from houses, cars and private jet, Mayweather has a special love for expensive jewellery. He spent over $600,000 on a single shopping trip to New York's diamond district in 2015. He also spent $500,000 during his previous trip to the district and owns a $1.1 million Hublot Watch which he bought during his visit to Dubai. In 2017, he bought a medallion worth $275,000 and a Rolex watch that cost $500,000.


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About Differential Scanning Calorimeter（DSC) measuring oxidation induction time(part 2）
Nov 23, 2018
OIT（oxidation induction time） application:
Although the oxidation induction period is a test method for the plastics industry, it can be used in the CCL industry for rapid testing of the heat-resistant oxygen aging properties of CCL, providing a strong basis for formula screening and guiding research and development.
2 Polyolefin materials are commonly used for the protection and insulation of optical cables and cables, and the thermal oxidative stability of polyolefins used on optical cables and cables can be used to judge their lifetime, and the level of material stabilization can be evaluated by the oxidation induction period.
The test is described in the following aspects:
1 test instrument:
DSC-500 Differential Scanning Calorimeter
2 According to the standard:
ISO 11357-6:2008
Plastics -- Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) -- Part 6: Determination of oxidation induction time (isothermal OIT) and oxidation induction temperature (dynamic OIT)
3 principle overview:
Oxidation induction time (isothermal OIT):
The sample and reference were warmed at a constant rate in an inert atmosphere. When the specified temperature is reached, switch to the same flow rate of oxygen or air. The sample was then held at this constant temperature until an oxidation reaction was shown on the thermal analysis curve. Isothermal OIT is the time interval between the start of oxygen or air to oxidation. The starting point of oxidation is indicated by the sudden exotherm of the sample. It is embodied in the DSC curve.
Oxidation induced temperature (dynamic OIT):
The sample and reference were warmed at a constant rate in an oxygen or air atmosphere until an oxidation reaction was shown on the thermal analysis curve. Dynamic OIT is the temperature at which the oxidation reaction begins. The starting point of oxidation is indicated by the sudden increase in exotherm of the sample, which can be observed by the DSC curve.
4 crucibles:
Place the sample in the opening or in a sealed, but ventilated bowl. It is best to use aluminum crucibles.
5 gas flow rate:
The gas flow rate is usually 50 ± 5 ml / min. The following is an example of isothermal OIT:
6 Take the isothermal OIT as an example to measure the main steps:
1.Nitrogen gas for 5 minutes before starting to heat up
2.20 ° C / min heating rate, the temperature is selected as much as 10 times the integral temperature
3.When the OIT is less than 10min and greater than 60min, it should be retested at lower and higher temperatures respectively.
4.Constant temperature 3min when the set temperature is reached
5.After the end of the constant temperature, switch the oxygen at the same flow rate, and continue to constant temperature until at least 2 minutes after the significant change point of the exotherm occurs.
6.test completed
7. Example curve:
Note: 1 The calibration of the isothermal OIT point is the intersection of a smooth curve before oxygenation and a smooth curve after oxidation of the sample (tangential analysis)
2 The higher the temperature of the sample, the shorter the oxidation induction time; the faster the heating rate, the higher the temperature during the oxidation induction period. The oxidation induction time and the oxidation induction temperature are also related to the surface area of the sample subjected to oxidation.
It is known from the above curve that the DSC curve extends downward at 11.6 min after oxygenation, which is an exothermic phenomenon, that is, the oxidation reaction of the sample occurs, that is, the oxidation induction period of the sample is 11.6 min.
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Lyn Bungawanga
Lyn's mother taught her the traditional pastime of weaving when she was a young girl. Lyn recalls sitting with her mother, grandmothers, aunties and cousins as the ladies wove and shared stories with one another. Whilst the women of the families, her father and uncles would often take her brothers and male cousins hunting and as an artist himself, also taught the importance of keeping culture strong through art.
Today, Lyn still collects pandanas daily and enjoys sharing her stories and weaving techniques with her children, grandchildren and extended family.
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Product Labels In Relation To Imported And Exported Goods
By Ian Renton | Labelling Laws, Product Labels | 5 Jun 2014 |
Product Labels In Relation To Imported And Exported Goods
Ian Renton | 05/06/2014 | Labelling Laws,Product Labels
import export The Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act of 1905 is over 100 years old but is still used to determine the legality of all imported products that come into Australia. This Act, despite containing 17 parts, simply requires that all goods coming into Australia are labelled correctly. In fact, it is imperative that the trade description applied to your goods via your product label or any other covering such as a bottle, box, glass, vessel, capsule, case, frame or wrapper of any sort is accurate. Your trade description would include the following:
 1. Quantity of your goods
 2. Quality, class and purity of your goods
 3. Size or weight of your products
 4. Nature of your goods
 5. Country where the goods were made
 6. Name of the manufacturer or producer
 7. How the goods were manufactured, produced or packed
 8. The ingredients or materials consisting in the goods
 9. The existence of any patent or copyright over the goods.
Of course, your product labels should be kept simple and be graphically appealing to the consumer at the same time. There is a conflict when it comes to designing product labels in terms of the need to sell versus the need to be compliant. In this conflict, it is always best to err on the side of compliance. If your packaging is non-compliant then you simply will not have a product to sell. Much of the information required by Australian law in relation to providing a trade description on your products that is accurate and cannot be interpreted as being misleading is something that you would want to be doing anyway. Rather than fear the law, it is best to work within its guidelines as these laws will provide valuable information to your consumer and at the same time assist you in selling your products in Australian markets. A false trade description not only applies to information that is false but it also applies to information that is omitted. Also, the same laws apply to exporters. If you are involved in importing and exporting, then it is worthwhile familiarising yourself with the Australian government requirements of the trade description of your goods. Here is the relevant link for the accurate definition of a trade description and its components. _URL_ The above information is just a very brief summary of your requirements as an importer or exporter of goods coming into and going out of Australia. If you are a major importer or exporter, then you should definitely seek legal advice in terms of your product labels on your goods and the packaging of these goods. However, my reading of the law is that compliance is really not that difficult as the government's laws on trade descriptions seem very logical to me. Importing and exporting is vital for our global economy and I feel confident that Australia has laws that are strict enough to protect Australian consumers and also international consumers of our products. In fact, it is the strictness of our laws that makes Australia a comfortable place to live for consumers. Similarly, Australian exporters enjoy a strong international reputation that is partly due to the enforcement of the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act of 1905.
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swordtailArticle Free Pass
swordtail, (Xiphophorus helleri), popular tropical fish of the live-bearer family Poeciliidae (order Atheriniformes). The swordtail is an elongated fish, growing to about 13 centimetres (5 inches) long and characterized, in the male, by a long, swordlike extension of the lower tail fin lobe. The fish is closely related to the platy and, like its relative, has been used extensively in genetic and medical research. Originally green with a red stripe on each side, the swordtail has been bred in many colour varieties.
What made you want to look up "swordtail"? Please share what surprised you most...


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Soaring Himalayan Griffon Vulture
August 27, 2009
The Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) flies over large swaths of central Asia including the Himalaya, Pamir and Tien Shan mountain ranges. Weighing in at 20-some pounds (12.5 kg) and with a wingspan of about 10 feet (3 meters) they are the second largest Old World Vulture. Their large wingspan helps them stay aloft for hours at a time as they soar on rising convection currents of heated air called thermals. This gives it a perfect platform for observing the land below for a potential meal. Like other vultures this one helps to keep the planet in sustainable harmony by eating anything dead and rotting it finds. The Himalayan Griffon is not considered to be endangered. This particular bird is soaring effortlessly on thermals high above a flutter of Buddhist prayer flags near a sky burial site at Ganden Monastery Tibet. This monastery was established early in the 15th century. It was the first, and for many centuries, the main monastery of the Gelug (Geluk, "Yellow Hat") sect which is now the main sect in Tibet. It was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and has since been rebuilt.
Photo details: Canon EOS 20D; 18-55mm lens; 51 mm focal length; ISO 400; 1/400 at f/16. Photo taken July 11, 2009.


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Use the remaining Fluff to top the pie with toasted Coconut once the pis has set up. I was wondering if someone with whom this succeeded could tell me what the fat content was of their coconut milk. Archived from the original on 30 July Since I discovered using coconut milk as a dairy alternative, I always keep at least two cans in my cabinent. There are many misconceptions about what panic attacks look and feel like. My birthday is coming up in September.
How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream
Woman Smiling and Holding a Supplement I managed to find several research studies on Garcinia Cambogia, in both animals and humans. According to some studies in rats, it can inhibit a fat producing enzyme called Citrate Lyase, making it more difficult for the body to produce fat out of carbohydrates (1). Other rat studies show increased levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. This could theoretically lead to reduced appetite and cravings (2).
There are actually a whole bunch of studies in rats showing that Garcinia Cambogia consistently leads to significant weight loss (3, 4, 5, 6).


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Thirty high school girls from disadvantaged rural communities in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia will be gathering in Johannesburg for the Taungana STEM Expo later this month.
Taungana (which means "we have come together" in Shona) is a movement that provides rural high school girls with an opportunity to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The Taungana STEM Expo is a seven-day career guidance programme taking place from 24th to 30th August. Its aim is to give young girls a chance to meet and engage with professionals in STEM, get exposed to leading STEM organisations and careers and promote STEM in their communities.
The theme for this year's expo is "Decoding STEM Careers"
"Africa is a developing continent with a great need for development in the STEM fields. Access to information and exposure to STEM education and careers is extremely limited for students in rural schools in Africa. Statistics continue to show the underrepresentation of females in STEM fields and sub-Saharan tertiary institutions," says the Taungana team
Taungana launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to help fund the expenses to bring the girls to the expo. Although it wont reach its goal by the time the campaign tomorrow (unless a really generous backer donates the remaining funds at the last minute) the amount raised will still go to Taungana.
During the expo, the girls will be visiting world-class STEM giants in the energy, petrochemical, food, research science, aviation, mining, health sciences, pharmaceutical and STEM entrepreneurship sectors from in and around Johannesburg.


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Fallout: Mile High
Super mutants are mutated humans, products of infection by the Forced Evolutionary Virus (FEV). They are much taller, bulkier and muscular than pure strain humans, have (mostly) green, gray, or yellowish skin, are immune to disease and radiation, and are gifted with superhuman strength and endurance. Although they are completely sterile, the rapid regeneration of their cells caused by FEV makes them virtually biologically immortal (but not immune to death from injury).
There are two different known sources of super mutants in the post-War world – Mariposa Military Base in the Core Region (on the West Coast) and Vault 87 in the Capital Wasteland (on the East Coast). The two populations have separate histories and origins, and are yet to interact with each other. While originally the term was only used to refer to the Mariposa stock, the Brotherhood of Steel carried the term with them and applied it to those from Vault 87 upon encountering them.


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When a SpreadSheet is saved as a file and reopened later, the mappings
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The code for the getScalarTypeByName method looks like this:
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Developed and tested by Dr. Ed Root, the IEDRO Strip Chart Digitizer program retrieves data from scanned strip chart images and converts them into an accurate computer-readable format.
IEDRO's Strip Chart Digitizer Program
Developed and tested by Dr. Ed Root, the IEDRO Strip Chart Digitizer program retrieves data from scanned strip chart images and converts them into an accurate computer-readable format. The program is five to ten times faster than a trained person performing hand tracing.
Hydrometeorological "strip charts" record the changes in parameter values over time. Observational data such as temperature, atmospheric pressure, relative humidity, precipitation, stream flow, wind direction and speed, etc., are recorded as a pen trace on a grid. These charts are mounted on cylinders which rotate at a constant speed, and a pen, attached to a mechanical device, records the changes in parameter values over time. Depending on the speed at which the cylinder turns, the charts may represent parameter changes over a 24-hour period or a 7-day week.
Prior to the construction of the IEDRO Strip Chart Digitization Program, the process of extracting information from these charts and digitizing the values over specific periods of time involved manually running a digitizing pen over the trace on the chart (which was mounted on a light table), and then entering the data on a form. This manual process usually took 15 to 20 minutes of effort.
Dr. Ed Root, one of IEDRO's talented volunteers, spent nearly 3 years developing a computer program that will take a scanned or digitally photographed image of one of these charts and digitize the entire chart at any time interval requested. The digitized data can be provided in a comma delimited file or transcribed in a table. The time required for the program to digitize a chart? Less than 5 seconds!
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People's Park (Xining)
|Location||Xining, Qinghai, China|
|Area||40 ha (99 acres)|
People's Park (Chinese: 人民公园; pinyin: Rénmín Gōngyuán) is an urban public park in central Xining, capital of Qinghai province in western China. Covering an area of 40 hectares (99 acres), it is the largest park in downtown Xining. The park was established in 1959 and expanded in 1964.
People's Park is located on the south bank of the Huangshui River, at the confluence of Huangshui and Beichuan rivers. Its centerpiece is an artificial lake which is lined with willow trees and crossed with two arch bridges in the style of the Jiangnan region. It is divided by a walkway into West Lake and East Lake. The west bank of the lake is lined with a 200-metre (660 ft) arcade. North of the lake is the Lakeview Tower (望湖楼), which affords panoramic views of the lake to the south and the Huangshui to the north.
The park was first opened in 1959, with not much more than a simple zoo. In 1961, Yao Jingquan (姚景权), a new graduate of Beijing Forestry University, was assigned to work for the urban construction bureau of Xining Municipal Government. As the only person in the bureau who had studied park and garden design, he was tasked with redesigning the park. The centerpiece of Yao's design was an artificial lake, which would be used for skating in winter and boating for the rest of the year. Water for the lake would be sourced from the nearby Huangshui River. The city government adopted his proposal and mobilized a large number of citizen volunteers to dig the lake, which took three months to complete. The excavated earth was used to create an island in the middle of the lake. Yao's original design called for a six-story pagoda to be erected on the island, but due to weight concerns it was changed to a pavilion. Construction began in 1964, and the park was reopened in 1965.
- "西宁人民公园简介" [Introduction to People's Park, Xining]. CNCN. Retrieved 2014-05-04.
- "老西宁：1961年，我为人民公园绘草图" [I drafted the design for People's Park in 1961]. People's Daily. 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2014-05-04.


What is an iad in the military
What does the abbreviation IAD stand for?
IADWashington, DC, USA – WashingtonDulles International (Airport Code)
IADIt's a Date
IADImmediate Action Directive
IADInformation Access and Delivery
What does MLAT stand for in the military?
Multilateral Airborne Training
What is a Dor in the military?
Drop On Request, Military acronym for a cadet applying for "voluntary resignation". (
What does OTC mean in the military?
Officers' Training Corps
Why is it called Dulles Airport?
Dulles International Airport was named for the late Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and was formally dedicated by President John F. Kennedy on November 17, 1962 (the airport was renamed Washington Dulles International Airport in 1984).
What does IAD stand for in finance?
Interest Accrual Date
What is MLAT in aviation?
Multilateration ( MLAT ) Overview Using MLAT, FlightAware can take the aircraft's transponder-provided identification and altitude, then determine the latitude/longitude, and provide real-time flight tracking.
What does Charlie Tango Foxtrot mean?
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot may refer to: the expression "what the fuck", using the NATO phonetic alphabet. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (film), a 2016 film starring Tina Fey.
What does Hotel Sierra mean?
Whats Dor stand for?
DOR — Date Of Release. DOR — Declaration of Readiness to Proceed. DOR — Division of Responsibility. DOR — Department Of Revenue. DOR — Directorate of Resources.
You might be interested: What is 2045 in military time
Does Air Force have OCS?
If you join the Air Force with a college degree already in hand, you'll begin your career with Officer Training School. This rigorous, nine-and-a-half-week program is organized into four phases designed to challenge you both mentally and physically.
What does OCS mean in the military?
Officer Candidate School


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This recipe for Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk is a DIY hack that may come in handy on a busy baking day. Use it in recipes just as you would any condensed milk for your own version of this pantry staple.
Easy Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
Every cook has found themselves in the middle of a baking project without a needed ingredient from time to time. One of those" oh no" moments. Sweetened condensed milk can often be the missing link between your fabulous recipe creation and your lips. That qualifies as a bonifide baking emergency for sure. This homemade version works like a charm. Another handy resource, is this post featuring other common baking substitutions, as well.
How to Make the Best Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
There are several techniques for making homemade sweetened condensed milk using a plethora of ingredients. The variations typically depend on personal dietary needs and the cook's preference. This recipe is a terrific substitute for the real deal and will work well in most recipes a pinch.
- Ingredients you'll need to make this recipe for easy homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk: Granulated sugar, water, butter, dry powdered milk and vanilla extract.
- Sweetened condensed milk is not to be confused with evaporated milk. Evaporated milk is whole milk that's been cooked and reduced intensifying the flavor. Sweetened condensed milk is a thicker much sweeter product and they can't be used interchangeably in recipes.
- This recipe is meant to give you options in one of those "missing" ingredient moments. It's always best to use the ingredients called for in any given recipe for the very best result. But, if you find yourself in the middle of a task and need a substitute, hopefully this will give you an opportunity to redeem your time and effort.
- You can use this as an ingredient in recipes such as cakes, pies, desserts, cookies, bars or fudge that call for sweetened condensed milk. You can also use it to sweeten coffee, tea or make milk shakes and smoothies.
- A 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk will yield approximately 1 ¼ cup. This recipe makes approximately 2 cups. So, measure according to the amount called for in the recipe that you're following.
- How long will it last? You can store this homemade sweetened condensed milk in the refrigerator in a mason jar for up to 5 days.
Desserts Using Sweetened Condensed Milk to Make
Sweetened condensed milk has that thick and creamy irresistible texture that turns most any dessert into something special. More recipes using sweetened condensed milk to try:
- Sweetened Condensed Milk Butter Cake topped with whipped cream and fresh berries.
- No bake Chocolate Coconut Toffee Bars require no cooking at all.
- The lemon layer for this Blueberry Lemon Trifle uses condensed milk as an ingredient.
- Made from scratch Tres Leches Cake is filled with a triple combination of milk.
- You can also make your own homemade Dulce de Leche using sweetened condensed milk in a crockpot.
- Looking for a low sugar version? Try this Low Carb Sweetened Condensed Milk recipe from All Day I Dream About Food.
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Helpful Kitchen Items:
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 ⅓ cup powdered milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- On the stove top in a heavy bottomed saucepan, cook together sugar, water, and butter over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Cook stirring constantly just until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat.
- Carefully pour into a blender. You can use a hand mixer as well. Add vanilla and powdered milk. Blend until smooth and thickened.
- If needed, you may add additional boiling water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Cool to room temperature, if using immediately. The sweetened condensed milk will continue to thicken as it cools.
- If making in advance, store chilled in an airtight container chilled for up to 5 days.
- When chilled, bring to room temperature to allow the condensed milk to loosen a bit before using.
This stuff is the bomb! I ran out of ID coffee creamer and I didn't have any condensed milk to try to make some "homemade" ID. I found your recipe for condensed milk any this stuff turned out so good that you could just eat it by the spoonful!
I'm so happy you loved it, thank you!
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I like many, Love homemade fudge! Mom used to make it from her Mom, it took forever Temp and Constancy were critical to get good results! 2cups Sugar, 2cups whole milk, 1cup HEAVY Cream, 8oz to 12oz (depending on how chocolate you want it)Bakers hard Chocolate ( melted;) teaspoon of Vanilla, 1 stick of SALTED Butter. Put all in appropriate Pot, bring to a gentle boil until a DROP of boiling mixture into a container of cold water forms a soft ball. Get a heavy duty (NOT WOOD!!!) stir mixture until begins to lose "glossy" look! (Getting to that point "might wear out stirring arm -so have a relief stirrer stand by to relieve you !!!!!) When mixture starts to lose gloss, dump quickly into buttered pan or dish with at LEAST 1" walls! If you want nuts or marshmallows in the fudge put into pot mixture when fudge is ready to stir!! Not before fudge is boiling! ONLY WHEN FUDGE IS READY TO BE.STIRRED!! OH YEAH I FORGOT, Remove from heat as soon as the hot mixture finally forms that "semi hard yet soft drop ball when dripped into COLD water
Hey, thanks for the little shout-out, Melissa! So very much appreciated. And isn't is crazy how easy it is to make?
Hi Carolyn, my pleasure! I know so simple.
Hi Annette, that is such a great question. I have never done it and really don't know how well it would do. It would be super handy if it worked, I agree, I just can't confirm from personal experience.
It works really well
This is a great idea. Thank you sharing. I would like to know do you think I could can this since it uses powdered milk? It would be a time saver if I could. I'm always looking for ways to preserve. Thank you in advance.
Hi Linda, you just never know! There are other methods as well, but, when using whole milk, it requires quite a bit of time cooking to reduce. This method takes minutes in comparison. I hope this is helpful to the cooking community!
Thanks *Arthur in the Garden.* Maybe it will come in handy one day. I appreciate your visits!
You are a life saver for sharing this. Thank you sweet friend, much appreciated!
Arthur in the Garden!
What a great tip!


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That's false. Uniform gravitational potentials are can create acceleration if the potential changes. In a uniform Newtonian universe the gravitational potential will change with density, you can get acceleration in time even though the potential in space is constant.Thus there is no difference between the gravitational potentials at A and B and thus there should not be any relative acceleration between them.
I wouldn't even bother trying to derive anything at this point. Assume R=ct, and the figure out the observational consequences. If we actually observe the universe fitting R=ct then we can let the theoreticians loose. If R=ct, theoreticians can come up with a hundred reasons why R must equal ct. If R doesn't equal ct, theoreticians can come up with a hundred reasons why R can't equal ct.(I personally think his R = ct Universe is still valid but that it has to be derived by assuming that the gravitational potential has the value [itex]-c^2[/itex] at every point. Thus every particle's rest mass energy [itex]m c^2[/itex] is balanced by its gravitational potential energy [itex]-m c^2[/itex] giving a zero-energy Universe. The radius of the spherical mass around each point required to produce this potential is what Melia calls the gravitational radius.)


Python Unit Tests
This article covers briefly how you can run Python Unit Tests against a suite of analytics in Visual Studio 2010 with Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS). Visual Studio 2013 Express edition is much more adapted to Python unit testing. Here we explain how you can circumvent this limitation using a main() method to launch this series of tests.
– Install Visual Studio 2010 (full version), or VS Pro (Community Edition, which is free). You can also install PTVS 2.1 into VS 2013 Express for Web and VS 2013 Express for Desktop editions.
– Install PTVS adpated to your VS version (2013,2013).
– Once you have installed a Python distribution like Anaconda, configure PTVS options as following in VS Tools, Options, Python Tools:
Unit tests Python
Unit tests Python
– Create a a new VS solution with a Python application project (i called it "OptionGreeks")
Python unit test
PTVS New project
– Add your Python environment by right-clicking on your Python project 'Python Environments', in the Solution explorer:
Python Unit Test
PTVS add environment
Analytics library to be tested
The class that we are going to test here is already published in a previous article dedicated to options greeks computation.
Add this.py ( to your project.
Unit tests
Depending on your python distribution, you may have to download the package unittest: right-click on your Python environment and select "Install Python Package".
PTVS Add unittestpackage
Now, add to your solution a.py file (i called it "") containing the following code:
The Python project should look like:
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If you set to be the startup project, just run it (F5) and you should see in the console window that all tests passed:
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China culture and political syatem
Final Research Paper On China
The Final Research Paper is a research study addressing a country mentioned in the course. The Final Research Paper provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate the understanding of how cultures and politics affect one another, and ultimately affect social change.
Within the Final Research Paper, address the following:
1. Describe CHINA culture and political system.
2. Identify a problem within CHINA's culture.
3. Determine how the political system and the culture affect solutions as well as and the development of policies regarding the identified problem.
The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at three scholarly sources, to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.
Writing the Final Research Paper
The Final Research Paper:
· Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA
· Must include a title page with the following:
· Title of paper
· Student's name
· Course name and number
· Instructor's name
· Date submitted
· Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
· Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
· Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
· Must use at least three scholarly resources.Must documents all sources in APA style.
· Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style


Blank canvas reveals its art when you snap a picture of it
Imagine a gallery full of blank canvasses, that instantly turn into art when you take a picture of them. That's the idea behind this art project called Take A Picture,
The turns out that the art is actually under the canvas, where an array of infrared LEDs are arranged to form the picture which could be anything from a winking smiley face to abstract geometric patterns. The trick is that infrared light is invisible to the human eye, but a digital camera's image sensor picks it up and records it as something you can see.
There are no current plans for a gallery show of Take A Picture art, but it would be interesting to see people's reactions when then enter a show full of seemingly blank canvasses.
Take A Picture, via Make


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Tomb II is a generation later than Philip II's death.I agree with this interpretation as the weight inscriptions on the silver from Tomb II cannot, in my view, be earlier than the reign of Alexander the Great (if they were applied in Macedonia). My research (which is due to be published this summer) seems to be cited (without acknowledgement):
a number of silver vessels discovered in Tomb II and Tomb III are inscribed with their ancient weights, which use a measurement system introduced by Alexander the Great a generation after Philip II's death.So where was Philip II buried? My hunch is that Tomb I is a likely candidate—and that it was looted in 274 BCE.
Who do I think was buried in Tomb II? You will have to wait and see...
The plain at Vergina from the Royal Palace © David Gill


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History of APBY
The history of Asia Pacific Baptist Youth dates back to 1953 when the Baptist Youth around the world met for the 4th Baptist World Youth Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
One of the first initiation for the formation of ABYF came from Akiko Endo (Later Mrs. Matsumura) whose vision led to an October 10 meeting in 1954 in Sri Lanka. Joel Sorenson, who was the Youth Secretary of the Baptist World Youth, was invited by Willie Wikramasinghe followed by visits to India, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and Myanmar.
Following the visit of Joel Sorenson, and correspondence amongst the leaders in Asia resulted in the first meeting of Asia Baptist Youth Fellowship on August 20, 1956. Hong Kong, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Taiwan and Thailand answered the roll call parade of nations at the 1st Asian Baptist Youth Conference held in Hong Kong.
In 2006, at the 7th Congress of the Asian Baptist Federation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the nomenclature of Asian Baptist Youth Fellowship was changed to Asia Pacific Baptist Youth.
Asia Pacific Baptist Youth continues to serve and represent Baptists around the Asia Pacific region as regional body to the Baptist World Alliance Youth Department.
The Asia Pacific Baptist Youth (APBY) is an organization of Baptist Youth in various churches and Baptist groups under the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation. APBY seeks to build a network among Baptists, regionally, with the aim to promote fellowship, provide training and be challenged to respond to various needs of young people in our region. Once every five years, the APBY comes together for a gathering called the APBY Conference to celebrate God's work among the Baptists in Asia-Pacific continent.
APBY seeks to engage, build a comprehensive network among the APBY member bodies, to help, support and train young people to become future leaders in a yearly basis.
APBY will work to update information, news, on different ministry opportunities among member bodies to achieve effectiveness in their ministry responsibilities. APBY will plan a yearly program for leadership development by holding leadership conference within the Asia-Pacific continent.


What is a 775 electric motor?
The number 775 is the Size ID of motor universally accepted. Its casing is made of rustproof material mainly steel with some protective coatings, with few plastic parts. It is a high torque high power device for mid to high-power applications generally in robotics, quadcopters, and industrials.
How many watts is a 775 motor?
288 watt
What is the cost of 775 motor?
Divyanshi RS-775 12 Volt DC High Torque Motor With Mounting ScrewsM.R.P.:₹ 899.00Price:₹ 349.00 FREE Delivery. DetailsYou Save:₹ 550.00 (61%)Inclusive of all taxes
What is the rpm of 775 DC motor?
Rated voltage current : dc 12 volt no load current: 0.6 amps on load current: 2 amp no load speed: 14000 rpm on load speed: 7000 rpm operating voltage: dc 9-15 volt.
brandTechnical hutModel Number12V 24V 20000 RS 775 RPM High Torque Brushed DC MotorTypeMotor ControlROHS ComplaintNoMaterialSteel
How do you make an electric motor more powerful?
We can increase the turning force (or torque) that the motor can create in three ways: either we can have a more powerful permanent magnet, or we can increase the electric current flowing through the wire, or we can make the coil so it has many "turns" (loops) of very thin wire instead of one "turn" of thick wire.
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How do I know if my engine is 775?
The 775 dc motors have a standard size of 66.7 x 42.0 mm. The 42.0 is the outer diameter as the motor is cylindrical, wheres 66.7 mm is its height. The number 775 stands for this standard size. It is in the same fashion to the number with 130/ 140 motor.
Will a 9v battery power a 12v motor?
In principle, it's probably possible to run a 12V motor on 9V — it'll just run slower and with much less torque. But if by "a 9V battery" you mean a typical PP3 size battery (i.e, the rectangular ones with a snap connector on top), the answer is almost certainly "no".
What is high torque DC motor?
A torque motor is a specialized form of DC electric motor which can operate indefinitely while stalled, without incurring damage. … Brushless torque motors are available; elimination of commutators and brushes allows higher speed operation.
What is the price of 12v DC motor?
6000 12V DC Motor, Rs 65 /piece Vansh Group | ID: _PHONE_.
How much electricity can a 12v DC motor generate?
That is a beast of a motor. It can produce over 1300 Watts which is 91 amps at 14.7 Volts – more than enough to charge anything, including car batteries. It could easily run an alternator from a car or motorcycle, but would need to be geared down to 2000 rpm.
Can DC motor be used as generator?
Both brushed and brushless DC motors can be operated as generators. maxon DC motors are very efficient, this is also true when operated as generators. … The basic calculations between speed and voltage as well as current and torque are very simple.
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What is a 550 RC motor?
540 versus 550
A 550 motor will spin at lower rpm than an otherwise identical 540 but will have more torque. … A 550 motor is about a centimeter longer than a 540 motor. If otherwise constructed the same, the 540 should offer higher rpm, while the 550 will have more torque.
Are AC or DC motors more powerful?
Which Motor Is More Powerful: AC or DC? AC motors are generally considered to be more powerful than DC motors because they can generate higher torque by using a more powerful current. However, DC motors are typically more efficient and make better use of their input energy.
What are the 6 parts of an electric motor?
These six components include:
 - 1) The Rotor. The rotor is the moving part of your electric motor. …
 - 3) The Bearings. The rotor in your electric motor is supported by bearings, which allow it to turn on its axis. …
 - 4) The Windings. …
 - 5) The Air Gap. …
 - 6) The Commutator. …
 - What Do All of These Components Have in Common?
How can we increase the power of DC motor?
The power of the DC motor increases by increasing the torque developed by the shaft/rotor which in turn depends on the current in direct proportion.
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Wednesday January 8 : Of Authors Authenticity and Authority | a DAI PUBLIC lecture by Dr. Nishant Shah
7:30 - 9:00
Location: DAI auditorium
The Internet as it was imagined has been dying. In the age of Edward Snowden and PRISM, the potentials and promises of all things digital have taken a sinister turn. Especially when it comes to cultural production and participatory movements, there is a deep Balkanisation where more than half the intellectual property rights reside with a handful of global media conglomerates. Remixing, as a part of the Copy+Paste cultures has been seen as a challenge and a subversive movement that challenges the intellectual property regimes that govern the production, distribution and access to digital material. In this talk, Nishant Shah draws from historical processes, personal anecdotes and contemporary battles around intellectual property rights in India to dislocate remix from its centrality within content-based processes. Instead he proposes that new structures of authorship, authority and authenticity need to be built in order to realise the true potentials of remix lie.


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Artsonia is a kids art museum where young artists and students display their art for other kids worldwide to view. This gallery displays schools and student art projects in our museum and offer exciting lesson plan art project ideas.
PROJECT: Quest Artists: MS: A Painter's World - The goal for this lesson was to study a painting and recreate it in a three-dimensional model, applying the artists' painting technique and color palette.
Pure Reiki Healing - Boite a Bisous - Amazing Secret Discovered by Middle-Aged Construction Worker Releases Healing Energy Through The Palm of His Hands. Cures Diseases and Ailments Just By Touching Them. And Even Heals People Over Vast Distances.


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Disability Is A Very Personal Experience Sociology Essay
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Disability is a very personal experience with many pathways. Factors such as age, sex, race/ethnicity, and sexuality all play a factor in a person's experience with disability in the United States. These factors play a role in deciding the needs of the individual and what care they need. The following will show how the different socio-demographic factors play a role in different pathways towards disability. Disability is defined as having limited mobility in either the upper or lower body (Binstock and George 2011).
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Disability pathways can vary by age in what stage of the life course the person is in. While not always the case, younger people tend to have less of a risk of becoming disabled than older people (Binstock and George 2011). Disability itself is a difficult term to identify because of the use of the word is not universal as the book points out. The statistic given is that 64% of adults over the age of 65 have some problem with mobility (Binstock and George 2011). This is important to note for age because it shows what age is generally accepted to be the start of some form of disability. Life expectancy has also risen over the past decades as healthcare continues to make improvements. These are important to note because as the population ages, than more people would seem to need assistance as they grow older. One reason discussed for an increase in longevity is lifestyle changes in daily tasks have been made easier for the older population. The text also notes that more seniors are living in places where they can get assistance (Binstock and George 2011). These developments are important when discussing disability pathways because healthcare is always changing and finding new and better ways to care for the disabled population.
Disability pathways can also vary by the person's sex. According to statistics, Women tend to need assistance with a disability earlier in life than men do while women have a longer life expectancy then men (Binstock and George 2011). These differences present a different outcome than age would as a socio-demographic factor because women might need assistance longer than men in cases like this. This is important to note because sometimes men are the primary caregiver in this situation and if they become disabled also then more assistance would be needed. This can also be true if women are the primary caregiver to men. These examples show how couples would handle differences in sex in aging. Single women and single men would have different pathways to disability than couples would and different ways of dealing with their disabilities. Single people would likely have no choice than to seek outside help for their disability and find ways to help pay for their required help. Single people also tend to have less income over their lifetime and single women tend to make even less creating inequality in access to assistance for a disability. These are important differences to note because couples would seem to have more security than single people in regards to sex because of the income differences.
Another way disability pathways can vary is by race/ethnicity because of inequality faced by the minority population. The data show that, on average, racial/ethnic populations have a lower socioeconomic status (Binstock and George 2011). This can create problems with access to the better assistance, discussed earlier with living arrangements and daily task management. This can also lead to a problem with accessing needed healthcare which can lead to more problems with becoming disabled. The text writes that there is no one reason as to why racial and ethnic minorities have these inequalities by "The law of small effects" (Binstock and George 2011). They further note that more study is needed in the way of "environment" of the people during the life course (Binstock and George 2011). It is also documented that racial and ethnic minorities experience racism and discrimination in their lives and this does have an effect on their overall health (Binstock and George 2011). Race/ethnic pathways differ than age or sex because socioeconomic status plays a larger role in regards to these statues. These are important to note because the study of minorities and pathways to disability are often times harder for the individuals.
Another socio-demographic factor that affects disability pathways is sexuality. Similar to race/ethnicity, discrimination faced by LGBT minority groups would likely lead to shorter life expectancy. Sexuality as a socio-demographic factor would be different from sex or age pathways because of the discrimination factor and because this minority communities do not have the same legal protections as the heterosexual community does. The LGBT population might also have other areas of inequality in relation to pathways to disability such as access to needed medical services and support. These are important to note as more people have come to identify as LGBT in recent years more specialized care is needed for the population.
These demographic and life course concepts show how disability pathways vary and why they are important to study. These concepts show that, while better in recent years, there is a long way to go in terms of equality for minority populations. Minority groups seem to be at the heart of this problem and that shows how individual pathways may differ because of status. Discrimination also plays a role in all levels of the different pathways as it tends to shorten life expectancy.
The theories introduced by the various authors in the class are activity theory, disengagement, age integration, and the life course. All of these have useful elements in the discussion of the book "Aging Our Way." In Loe's book, the Age integration theory is shown in lessons one and six on connecting with peers. Also lesson ten and thirteen all suggest a life course theory while the rest of the book seems to support Activity theory. The book would seem to show the evidence for the particular theories.
Most of the theories discussed have some evidence shown in Loe's book, while disengagement theory did not have much support. Disengagement theory is defined by the gaining population disengaging from other people as they grow older (Achenbaum and Bengtson 1994). I think that, while useful, disengagement among the elderly population is not as prevalent as it was when the theory was first introduced. People now have a longer life expectancy and since retirement and I think that the disengagement theory does not take this into account. Disengagement theory as a whole is still relevant to some extent, just not in the context of Loe's book where the focus of the book is on the various activities done and how the people engage more in their final years.
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An example of age integration theory is shown in lesson one in Loe's book. The couple in this chapter had to integrate with people of all age groups to continue with what they wanted to do. This chapter was about the couple, after retiring, keeping their same routine as much as they could which meant having to branch out and find other people their age to keep going (Loe 2011). This meant that activities would range from sports to music and service that would mean people from all ages would be involved with the activity. Lesson six is about connecting with peers. This chapter follows the age integration theory because it shows people interacting with different age cohorts. In Johanna's scrabble group the chapter writes about the different socio economic statuses of the members which would suggest age interaction is going on in this group (Loe 2011).
The life course theory comes into play in chapters ten and thirteen. These chapters write about the importance of family and the acceptance of death. Chapter ten is about how family is important and how of accepting non-traditional types of families is important. This chapter makes a point to talk about friends of the people in the study. These people are defined as new family members because of their closeness with the elderly and that they become better friends (Loe 2011). This is important to note in the life course as a transition to old age where roles are redefined after retirement or a medical issue. Chapter thirteen is about death and how they are preparing for it. This shows evidence for the life course theory and how people deal with it. This is important to note because not all people do this and it seemed to be very important for the people mentioned in this chapter.
Finally, the remaining chapters show support for the activity theory of aging. All of these chapters show how the people would engage more leisurely or more supportive activity than they might have in their working lives. Chapter 7 on resorting to "tomfoolery" shows how the people used humor in many ways during their daily lives. Most of this was to engage in social activities as the people in the chapter lived alone for the most part. Chapter 8 on care for others also shows how the activity theory is useful because it shows how caring for others helps all people involved. These examples are important in activity theory because they show people willing to go outside the norm and take different steps than other theories like disengagement would suggest.
I think that the activity theory of aging is more strongly supported by Loe's book. More of the lessons in the book were about people engaging in activity in their normal routine and finding new ways of socializing. Specifically, lesson thirteen where the chapter is about the importance of touch to the people. This chapter shows the importance of physical contact such as hugs. This chapter was important to show how the activity theory can mesh with physical actions such as a hug.
Chapter eight and chapter