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Zhongrui Funing Robotics has actively deployed a global strategy with an international perspective since the company was founded. In order to promote the orderly development of Zhongrui Funing Asia Innovation Center in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan and continue to enhance the company's global technology, talent and project reserve strength, Zhang Danhua, General Manager of Zhongrui Funing Robotics Co., Ltd., launched a one-week trip to Japan on August 6th 2017 with her team.
Third stop: Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
As a well-known national university in Japan focusing on scientific research with small scale but excellent quality, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology has top-level scientific research strength accumulated over years, presentation and promotion ability of scientific research achievements and overall coordination capacity recognized by international community
Zhongrui Funing came to Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology for the last stop and visited the industry's famous application-oriented scholar, Professor Ikuo Mizuuchi. Professor Ikuo Mizuuchi attached importance to the combination of robot theory and application, and the robot laboratory led by him focused on the R&D and application of robotics products and technology combining with the scene of life service, which is highly consistent with the development strategy and product system of Zhongrui Funing. During the communication, Professor Ikuo Mizuuchi had a strong interest in the application concepts of service robot products and technology of Zhongrui Funing, and Zhongrui Funing also hoped to have the opportunity to reach a scientific research and project cooperation with thelaboratory. For the upcoming 2017 World Robot Conference, Professor Ikuo Mizuuchi had full confidence in Zhongrui Funing robotics, and wished the company could stand out at the conference and give voice to the world.
Ikuo Mizuuchi Laboratory in Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology of Zhongrui Funing
The one-week trip to Japan has come to an end and has made it a perfect start of Zhongrui Funing heading for Asia. The global footsteps of Zhongrui Funing will never stop. Exploring warm science and technology to create intelligent ecology will be the relentless pursuit of Zhongrui Funing. Funing builds good future.


Signs of the Times? 60,000 Antelopes Mysteriously Die in Four Days
09/08/2015 10:18
Half the saiga population mysteriously died within a few weeks.
At first, the saiga deaths didn't seem that strange. After all, there were a few limited die-offs in previous years.
The problem escalated when it didn't stop at just a few saigas; according to news reports, an entire herd of 60,000 died off within four days. It wasn't just one herd either—multiple herds were afflicted. 148,000 were dead within a few weeks.
When the month of June came, the saiga die-off stopped just as quickly as it began. The remaining population behaved normally. And scientists were left with a complicated situation to figure out.
Geoecologist Steffen Zuther told LiveScience, "The extent of this die-off, and the speed it had, by spreading throughout the whole calving herd and killing all the animals, this has not been observed for any other species. It's really unheard of."
Some scientists have speculated that bacterial overgrowth, caused by eating too much greenery, might be the culprit, but recent analysis has not supported this theory.
Another theory is that mothers' milk may have become toxic; that would explain high levels of female and young calf deaths.
Recent research have identified the toxin Pasteurella multocida in the animals. At first glance, this toxin appears to have caused massive internal bleeding, which led to the herd's death. There's only one problem: Pasteurella is typically harmless and even common among saigas.
Furthermore, none of the available theories explain why any infection would have spread so quickly and been so abnormally fatal.
Richard Kock, a wildlife veterinarian who accompanied the research team, was mystified. He told Nature, "'I have worked in veterinary diseases all my career and I have never seen 100 per cent mortality." Charisma
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Children who explore the Schuylkill River, the trail alongside it, and the region surrounding it can now officially become a Junior Ranger.
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is introducing its new Junior Ranger Program this spring. With Earth Day on April 22 and Celebrate Trails Day on April 23, the 22-page booklet is a great opportunity for families to celebrate both days.
"Pick up a book and get out on the trail and in the heritage area to explore," said Schuylkill River Greenways Education Director Sarah Crothers.
The new Junior Ranger Program book is available for free at the Schuylkill River Greenways office located at 140 College Drive in Pottstown. People can get a book in person during normal business hours or download the book from the website _URL_-ranger. The book will also soon be available at Valley Forge National Historical Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.
The National Park Service created the Junior Ranger Program to encourage youth to engage in learning activities while connecting with nature. There are hundreds of national parks and historical areas throughout the United States and many of those sites also have their own individual Junior Ranger Program.
"Schuylkill River Greenways, as a national heritage area, is a partner of the National Park Service," Crothers said.
She said the Schuylkill River Greenways Junior Ranger Program is like the type of book you would find at a national park. These books help people explore the area through a series of activities. Once all the activities are completed, then children become certified as a Junior Ranger. The program is designed for kids, but people of any age can participate.
Crothers said the Schuylkill River Greenways Junior Ranger Program was created so residents and visitors of the heritage area could learn about the river's impact on historical events.
"Many people don't know why we are called a national heritage area or the significance of the Schuylkill River," she said. "The history of the heritage area is tied to the nation's history."
The U.S. Congress designated the Schuylkill River Greenways region as a national heritage area in the year 2000 because the river had a national significance in the American, Industrial and Environmental Revolutions.
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area includes the region surrounding the river which runs through Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Berks, and Schuylkill Counties. Children who complete the Junior Ranger Program will learn about national heritage areas and the native lands of the region.
"It's important to provide information about native lands and the people who are native to these lands, which are the Lenni-Lenape original people," Crothers said.
In additional to history education, junior rangers in training will learn about the fun and healthy opportunities available within the heritage area.
"One of the main features of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area is the Schuylkill River Trail," Crothers said. "We really wanted to encourage participants of the Junior Ranger Program to get out and find their local trailhead."
She said hiking, biking, kayaking, and walking are some of the activities mentioned in the Junior Ranger Program. Crothers said another way to enjoy the region while doing these activities is to observe nature at the same time.
"I think it's really important for communities, especially the youth of those communities, to connect with nature near their home," she said.
Crothers said nature and wildlife is something that can be observed from anywhere.
"The Junior Ranger book can be done at home in the backyard or in neighborhoods that aren't necessarily right near the Schuylkill River or along the Schuylkill River Trail," she said.
Anyone that has a group who they would like to complete the Junior Ranger Program at the Schuylkill River Greenways site in Pottstown, can contact Sarah Crothers at _EMAIL_ or call _PHONE_.

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Japanese Satsuma Pottery Vase
--R.S., RAYMOND, MISS.
This Japanese Satsuma pottery vase is a common example of a decorative item found in many homes. This piece may have been one of a pair. Made in the early part of the 20th century, the vase is in baluster form and has multicolored hand-painted late Art Nouveau-style decoration with moriage, or raised-slip, floral and leaf motifs. The insurance value for this vase is $450.
Valued at: $450
--H.P., LAS CRUCES, N.M.
The Japanese porcelain vase was made in the second quarter of the 20th century. It's very surprising that the artwork is not signed somewhere in the design because of the high quality of the painting. The signature would not be on the base but possibly hidden somewhere in the body of the painting on the vessel.
Valued at: $750
Japanese Moriage Vase
--S.C., WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO
Note that the vase has brightly colored flowers on one side and plain white flowers on the other. This is a double-sided vase, meant to be placed on the floor with the plain face to the wall. It was made in Japan in the 1920s, and has a moriage, or raised enamel decoration. These mass-produced vases were fairly common household items. However, the large size of this one makes it more desirable.
Valued at: $250
Japanese Pottery Vase
--C.C., SAUTEE, GA
Often seen in even larger sizes, this pair of pottery vases was made in Japan circa 1920. The raised enamel decoration is called moriage. It was shaped and applied by hand, similar to the way in which yellow slip decoration is applied to redware pottery. Vases like these were sold in Woolworth stores, and if they were both in perfect condition, the pair's insurance value would be $350.
Valued at: $125/pair
--A.B., DICKSON, TENN.
Based on your family history, it is possible that your uncle bought this vase in Japan; it is an example of an early-20th-century Satsuma vase, characterized by a buff-colored or creamy beige ground, often with a crackle decoration applied over the glaze. Blue, red, green, orange, and gold were popular colors, and subjects included women, samurai (soldiers), flowers, and birds.
Valued at: $750
*The estimates provided are preliminary only and subject to change based on firsthand inspection and further research. Appraisal prices refer to an item's fair market value, or what one might expect to pay for an object of similar age, size, color, and condition at auction.

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Can Chickens Eat Peaches?
Can Chickens Eat Peaches
Plenty of people domestically keep chicken coops at their homes or farmhouses. Feeding your chickens a good diet is one of the best ways to harvest quality eggs at home. While chickens are foragers and eat several foods, fruits are known to be great for them. Chicken owners often wonder whether or not chickens can eat peaches. Let's find out.
So, can chickens eat peaches? Yes, absolutely! Besides being delicious, peaches are also great sources of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and are packed with several other nutritious elements that are beneficial for chickens. Peaches' soft and hydrating nature allows chickens to gobble them up in seconds! However, you must always remove pits while feeding them to chickens.
Nutritional benefits of peaches – All you need to know
Loaded with pulpy goodness, peaches are amazing summer fruits. A medium-sized peach gives 50 calories, half a gram of healthy fats, carbohydrates (15 grams), fiber (2 grams), sugar (13 grams), protein (1 gram), and no cholesterol or sodium. Sounds amazing, doesn't it?
Peaches are part of the stone familyOpens in a new tab.. They have one big seed instead of several small ones. Besides being healthy for humans, they are beneficial for chickens too! They contain balanced amounts of vital nutrients that make them healthy and allow them to lay healthy eggs.
Here are the key nutrients in peaches.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is beneficial for chickens since it helps produce collagen. It also aids the body in fighting a number of diseases by building immunity.
CollagensOpens in a new tab. are extremely helpful in improving skin health as well as for accelerating the recovery from injuries and wounds.
Potassium is important for a chicken's internal cell function. It decreases the risk of many diseases and health problems like high blood pressure, stroke, and kidney stones.
Fiber helps keep a chicken's weight in control. It also promotes colon health. Besides, it protects chickens from severe health problems like diabetes, cancer, and obesity as well.
Carbohydrates obtained from peaches help keep a chicken active and help improve their overall health and wellness.
Natural Sugar
Their natural sugar content makes peaches sweet. Besides, they act as a natural taste enhancer. They are also healthy substitutes for sweet treats or processed food.
Peaches have good water content, which helps in keeping chickens hydrated.
Are there other benefits of feeding chickens peaches?
Feeding chickens peaches
In addition to the array of health benefits, you must also know the correct way of feeding this tasty fruit. Let's explore some other benefits of adding peaches to your chicken's meal before discussing the best way to add it in your chickens' feed.
Encourages physical stimulation
Chickens are hyperactive and curious creatures. You will always see a chicken pecking on something or the other. Furthermore, chickens are not domestic animals by origin.
They are not accustomed to living in confinement. Even though domesticated chickens adjust easily, they need to be kept occupied and physically fit.
Peaches are great treats for chickens and can be used as a tool for physical activity. Chickens kept in domestic environments tend to get stressed or plain bored. This takes a toll on their health and can make them aggressive and obese. This will also affect the quality of the eggs they lay.
You can use peaches to bring out their foraging instincts. You can keep slices or cubes of peaches hidden under some hay for them to discover. This will keep them entertained, active, as well as super-healthy.
Prevents scavenging for unsafe foods
Chickens are natural foragers and omnivorous by nature. Thus, you need to keep an eye on what they are eating while on their own. Peaches are a great way to distract chickens from unsafe foods.
For instance, nothing will stop a chicken from feeding on small rats or poisonous insects when they are hungry. You can prevent this by giving them tastier and healthier food like peaches.
How to feed your chickens peaches?
Do chickens eat peaches
Peaches are great for chickens and can act as delicious treats too! They are packed with nutrients and help keep your chickens healthy. However, precautions are a must when feeding pit-fruits to your chickens. Here's what you can do to feed your chickens peaches safely.
Wash peaches before feeding your chicken
Chickens tend to be restless when it comes to treats. You must not give in to their tense and pressing demands. Always wash peaches before you feed them to your chicken. This is a must before you slice or chop it to tiny bits.
Fruits have wax and other contaminants on their surfaces when kept in grocery stores. These can be harmful if consumed by your chicken. Thus, you should always soak or rinse peaches with lukewarm water to avoid any health risks.
Do not overfeed your chickens
Chickens have tiny appetites, given their small body structure. This is why you should never feed your chicken more than they can digest. Peaches may be a portion of ultimate health food but can harm your chicken if overfed.
It is ideal to restrict treats to twice a day to maintain your chicken's health. Moreover, overfeeding can lead to obesity, diabetes, and an upset stomach.
Slice peaches before feeding chickens
The ideal way to feed your chickens peaches is to cut them into thin, small cubes or slices. Peaches are already soft, and cutting them into cubes will make it easier to eat and digest. However, be mindful of the cubes' size since chickens are fast-eaters.
Other fruits, such as berries, also appeal to chickens due to their convenient size and interesting taste. You can consider them for your chickens if you want more variety in the feed you provide.
Nonetheless, you must be careful of the berries you feed chickens since some wild species can be poisonous.
Try to feed fresh peaches
Peaches taste the best when fed raw. Sometimes, you may lay peaches as a treat under a pile of hay and forget about it. Stale peaches taste horrible and contain harmful toxins that your chickens should not consume.
Thus, you should be careful of feeding chickens only fresh peaches.
Are there any risks of feeding chickens peaches?
Risks are natural when it comes to fruits, or any other food, whether raw or cooked. That said, it is always good to be aware of risks associated with certain foods to avoid health issues. Peaches are amazing for your chickens, but you must be mindful of the following risks.
No Canned Peaches
Canned peaches have artificial sweeteners and sugar for increasing shelf life and enhancing taste. Thus, it is strictly advised against feeding your chickens processed and canned peaches since it makes them sick.
Choking Hazard
Chickens have tiny, long beaks. They cannot eat large chunks or pieces of fruit. If they accidentally consume a large bite, they can choke. This may even be fatal.
As we have mentioned before, overeating can lead to obesity and several other health problems. Thus, it is important to control the amount of food you give your chickens. Peaches may seem harmless, but overeating can lead to digestion and other issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fun way to introduce peaches to my chickens?
Absolutely! You can hang peach cubes on a thin string and tie it on sturdy poles or sticks in their coop. This will make them jump and run around for their treat. Besides this, you can even hide peaches under hay to make your chickens work hard for the treat.
What else can I feed my chicken?
There are not many restrictions when it comes to chicken feed. You can add a variety of fruits, grains, vegetables, and pulses to your chicken's regular diet.
What should I refrain from feeding my chicken?
You should not feed your chicken avocado skins and pits, green potatoes, tomatoes, chocolates, or tea.
Summing Up
Chickens require a balanced diet to produce healthy eggs. They are not very fussy when it comes to food. And peaches? They love them!
Since peaches are fit fruits, several people wonder if it may be safe for chickens. It is safe, provided you keep the pit away from your chickens' feed.
Note: Pits contain amygdalin that further breaks down to cyanide, which is very dangerous. However, pits are extremely hard so there are rare chances of your chicken accidentally consuming them.
Moreover, you should remember to remove the seed at all times even though the risk of them eating it runs very low. So what are you waiting for? Slice and dice a peach and give your chicken a healthy treat!


The recovery of kish graphite from secondary sources
by Robert Frost
Institution: University of Birmingham
Department: School of Chemical Engineering
Year: 2015
Keywords: TP Chemical technology
Record ID: _PHONE_
Full text PDF: _URL_
With the worldwide demand of graphite increasing, so the availability, cost and quality is under renewed scrutiny - with the vast majority of graphite being mined, and with these mines located in only a few significant countries, considerations of availability and sustainability have led to an increasing dependence on synthetic graphite to meet industrial needs. One potential source is 'kish' graphite recovered from the steel making process: Present within the dust produced as waste in steel plants, graphite flakes have been found in varying quantities, sizes and purity. Seven samples taken from a steel plant were analysed and tested. This testing broadly consisted of separating the kish graphite from the excess waste dust, and refining this graphite. Froth flotation was found to be an extremely effective way of achieving this, with purities of >90% being achieved from a single flotation for the larger flake sizes (>500µm). For the smaller flake sizes (<500µm), multiple froth floats were found to be needed in order to achieve the desired purity, but further complications required acid cleaning in order to achieve a >90% graphite sample. A saleable product was produced and a technical-economic assessment was made for a 10,000 tonne per year process plant.


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Hyderabad: The efforts to prevent water logging in urban areas have been sped up according to government officials. Rs 2250 crore projects have been launched in many low-lying areas of the city suffering from water logging during monsoon.
Many big projects were launched to address this issue, including an increase in the width of stormwater drains, construction of retaining walls, the building of box drains, de-silting of stormwater drains and repairing of existing drains.
A total of 168 teams, 64 mobile monsoon teams, 104 mini mobile teams, 160 static groups and security measures in 36 locations were organised. GHMC directed the emergency teams to remove stagnant water immediately.
Necessary measures are being taken regarding nalas to prevent water logging during monsoon.
According to government officials, slabs shall be constructed over many nalas, and storm water drains and enclosures are being made in surrounding areas. Warning sign boards are being displayed near deep drains to ensure public safety.
As per officials, measures are being taken to prevent water logging during monsoon. These measures include the construction of embankments and fencing around water reservoirs and lakes and diverting sewage flow.
Under the nala development program, a total of 37 projects are being carried out within the jurisdictions of GHMC and work is being expedited at 36 locations.
An individual mobile monsoon team consists of one vehicle each and 4 crew members who work 24 hours in two shifts. An additional 160 static labor teams were formed, each consisting of two members. "They are provided with the necessary equipment, shovels, shovels and drainage pump sets. In case of emergency, the teams are shifted from one area to another," said the GHMC in a press release.
Zonal wise security measures are being taken by the GHMC. In the LB Nagar zone, 74 problematic drainage locations were identified and 76 officers were posted there. Similarly, Officers have been posted at different locations in Charminar, Khairatabad, Serlingampally, Kukatpally and Secunderabad zones.


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The nearby-friend problem for a user in the context of location based services is to learn the location of a nearby-friend only if (s)he is actually nearby, while simultaneously maintaining the privacy of their respective locations. The existing works address the problem for two users only. In this paper, we present for the first time a solution which caters to multiple users. We use techniques from Euclidean plane geometry and graph theory to develop a secure multi-party computation approach towards solving the nearby-friend problem efficiently for many users. Our solution ensures users' location privacy by enforcing k-anonymity.


'how long is a piece of string?': meaning and early occurrences
Of American-English origin, the phrase how long is a piece of string? is a response to a question that cannot be answered precisely, although a precise answer seems to be expected.
—Cf. also the phrases:
time flies? you cannot: they go too fast
silent like the 'p' in swimming
why is a mouse when it spins? because the higher the fewer
These are the earliest occurrences of the phrase how long is a piece of string? that I have found, in chronological order:
1-: From The Lawrence Daily Journal (Lawrence, Kansas) of Tuesday 1st September 1885:
Orange Growing in Florida.
Correspondence of the New York Sun.
"How long does it take an orange grove to come into bearing?" The question was asked by a northern man in an earnest, deliberate way, that was intended to evoke a candid reply from the orange grower to whom it was put.
"How long is a piece of string?" returned the orange grower.
If he had been disposed to attempt an answer he might have said truthfully that an oronge [sic] grove will "come into bearing" in from six months to 15 or 20 years from the time of starting it, and that whether the interval is half a year or a fifth of a century depends almost wholly upon the wish of the owner.
2-: From The Railway Age (Chicago: The Railway Age Publishing Company) of Friday 3rd February 1888:
How much does it cost a mile to build a railway? This is an extremely indefinite question, and yet, in substance, it is repeatedly propounded as a matter of mere curiosity. How large is a piece of coal, and how long is a piece of string, would be fully as sensible questions as to ask the cost of a mile of railway where the topography of the line, character of work to be done, number and kind of bridges, weight of rail, number of ties per mile, and numerous other considerations are not specified.
3-: From the Linn County Clarion (Mound City, Kansas) of Friday 9th March 1888:
A correspondent from Wall Street writes the Clarion to know "when men will cease lying." Dear questioner, how long is a piece of string?
4-: From The Indianapolis Journal (Indianapolis, Indiana) of Friday 27th November 1891—quoting The Mirror and Farmer (Manchester, New Hampshire):
How often do we hear the question asked: "How much does it cost to produce a pound of milk?" It is like asking: "How long is a piece of string?" As strings vary in length, so milk varies in cost.
5-: From Annual Reports of the Dairymen's and Creameries' Associations of the Province of Ontario 1892 (Toronto: Printed by Warwick & Sons for the Ontario Department of Agriculture, 1893):
A Member: How many tons do you get to the acre?
Mr. Gould: Well, how long is a piece of string? Your question is a perfectly fair one, but under no system of agriculture can a man be sure of raising so much per acre. If we get sixteen to eighteen tons of good ensilage corn per acre we are satisfied.
6-: From the column Varieties, published in the Columbus Evening Dispatch (Columbus, Ohio) of Friday 19th July 1895:
New York is wrestling with the question, "What constitutes a meal?" It would be almost as wise to discuss, "How long is a piece of string?" Two unknown quantities figure in the problem—the amount of ready cash and the state of the person's appetite.
Various jocular replies to how long is a piece of string? have been made up, in particular twice the length from the middle to the end and variants.
For example, the following is from the column The Other Fellow, by Ad Schuster, published in the Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) of Thursday 21st March 1935:
In the Farm Credit Administration applicants lined up for jobs and were given tests of a kind which some find so delightful.
"How long is a piece of string?" was one question. And another: "How far can a dog run in the woods?"
Now, the cute little trick is that you are supposed to write down "no answer," and if you do anything else you miss.
But there was one fellow who replied, "a piece of string is twice as long as the distance from the center to either end"; and, "a dog can run only half way into the woods; after that he is running out."
We don't know whether this man got the job he was after or not, but we think he should have the one held by the expert who was asking the foolish questions.
The same joke occurs in Mutt and Jeff, a comic strip by Al Smith (Albert Schmidt – _PHONE_), published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) of Wednesday 28th April 1937:
Jeff Unbuttons a Couple of Wise Cracks
Think I'll have some fun with the little dumbbell – I'll ask him some trick questions that nobody can answer!
Jeff, you're a pretty smart guy – How long is a piece of string?
How long is a piece of string?
A piece of string is twice the length of that part between the center and either end!
O.K. Answer this one – How far can a dog run into the woods?
A dog can run only half way into the woods, after that he is running out of the woods!
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Apple's iPhone Naming Scheme Could Lead to Confusion
With the introduction of the iPhone 4, Apple changed the naming scheme for its popular smartphone yet again, possibly leaving some eager consumers confused about what kind of device they'll actually be getting.
To be clear, iPhone 4 refers to the fourth-generation iPhone to be released since the first model in 2007. It does not refer to the fast "4G" data network.
Apple's first smartphone was known simply as the iPhone. It was followed in 2008 by the iPhone 3G, with "3G" referring to the phone's ability to work on 3G networks (the previous iPhone could only get online on slower, EDGE networks).
In 2009, Apple announced the iPhone 3GS, which was virtually identical to the iPhone 3G, with the main distinction being a faster processor (the "S" stood for speed). [Read "11 iPhone 4 Features You Need to Know About."]
Because of Apple's previous naming scheme, consumers unfamiliar with the iPhone might assume the 4 in the new iPhone's name refers to the faster 4G network currently available from a few carriers such as Sprint.
That's not the case: Like the 3G and 3GS models, the iPhone 4 can only get online using Wi-Fi and 3G networks.


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The correct installation method for the pipe connector and pipe patcher, customers can refer to the following installation methods to learn:
1. Remove the burrs and sharp corners of the tube end to ensure that the connector does not damage the rubber seal;
2. Mark the width of half of the pipe joints at both ends as an installation instruction;
3. Put the tube on the joint and adjust the allowable tolerance range of the joint.
4. The joint has passed into the set range;
5. According to the rated torque value on the joint housing, tighten the joint bolt, the torque value on the wrench must be placed in the corresponding value;
6. Once fastened, do not turn the connector on the pipe.
- Pipeline Connector Basics
- Daily Maintenance Of Pipe Quick Connector
- Steel Pipe Repair Method
- Flange Classification
- What Is A Pipe Patcher?
- Multifunctional Shunt Three-way Features
- Causes Of Pipe Blockage
- What Is A Pipe Joint Part?
- Pipe Connector Patch App
- Multi-function Pipeline Connection Patcher
- Single Band HandiClamp & HandiTap
- Pipe Coupling
- Dismantling Joints PN 16
- The GRIP Coupling With PN 25
- Style 118 Repair Clamp
- Leak Repair Clamps
- Ductile Iron Locking Section Pipe Repair Clamp
- Pipe Repair Clamp With Flange Branch

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Any way to have a NSButton title to wrap when it's width is longer than the button width, instead of getting clipped?
I'm trying to have a radio button with a text that can be long and have multiple lines. One way I thought about having it work is to have an NSButton of type NSRadioButton but can't get multiple lines of text to work.
Maybe my best alternative is to have an NSButton followed by an NSTextView with the mouseDown delegate function on it triggering the NSButton state?
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Read the Apple Human Interface Guidelines, they should give some insight as to how to deal with the need for descriptive choices. – dreamlax Mar 23 '09 at 23:07
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I don't believe you can. You'd have to subclass NSButtonCell to add support for this.
That said, it's typically a bad idea to have multiple lines of text on a button. A button label should concisely represent the action performed:
The label on a push button should be a verb or verb phrase that describes the action it performs—Save, Close, Print, Delete, Change Password, and so on. If a push button acts on a single setting, label the button as specifically as possible; "Choose Picture…," for example, is more helpful than "Choose…" Because buttons initiate an immediate action, it shouldn't be necessary to use "now" (Scan Now, for example) in the label.
What are you trying to do?
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I'm with Sören; If you need a longer description, think about using a tool tip or placing descriptive text in a wrapped text field using the small system font below the radio choices if the descriptive text is only a few lines. Otherwise, you could provide more information in a help document.
Figuring out a way to say what you need to say in a concise way is your best bet, though.
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I absolutely need to show the associated text with each radio button option "as is", each is a possible answer to a question shown on top, all coming from db and resuming is not an option. I ended up adding a wrapped text view on the right of each radio button and controlling the height dynamically. – Carlos Barbosa Mar 24 '09 at 20:50
Ah, context. That makes a lot more sense! – Wevah Apr 21 '09 at 20:48
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Well here's my excuse for needing multiline buttons: I'm writing an emulator for an IBM 701, complete with front panel, and, bless their hearts, the designers of that front panel used multi-line labels. Here's my code. You only have to subclass NSButtonCell (not NSButton), and only one method needs to be overridden.
// In Xcode 4.6 (don't know about earlier versions): Place NSButton, then double-click it
// and change class NSButtonCell to ButtonMultiLineCell.
_USER_ ButtonMultiLineCell : NSButtonCell
_USER_ ButtonMultiLineCell
 NSAttributedString *as = [[NSAttributedString alloc] initWithString:[title.string stringByReplacingOccurrencesOfString:@" " withString:@"\n"]];
 NSFont *sysFont = [NSFont systemFontOfSize:10];
 NSMutableParagraphStyle *paragraphStyle = [[[NSParagraphStyle defaultParagraphStyle] mutableCopy] autorelease];
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 NSSize textSize = [as.string sizeWithAttributes:attributes];
 NSRect textBounds = NSMakeRect(0, 0, textSize.width, textSize.height);
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 NSRect f = NSMakeRect(0, (controlView.frame.size.height - textSize.height) / 2, controlView.frame.size.width, textSize.height);
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 return textBounds; // not sure what rectangle to return or what is done with it
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Optimized local control schemes for active distribution grids using machine learning techniques
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Modern distribution system operators are facing a changing scenery due to the increasing penetration of distributed energy resources, introducing new challenges to system operation. In order to ensure secure system operation at a low cost, centralized and decentralized operational schemes are used to optimally dispatch these units. This paper proposes a decentralized, real-time, operation scheme for the optimal dispatch of distributed energy resources in the absence of extensive monitoring and communication infrastructure. This scheme uses an offline, centralized, optimal operation algorithm, with historical information, to generate a training dataset consisting of various operating conditions and corresponding distributed energy resources optimal decisions. Then, this dataset is used to design the individual local controllers for each unit with the use of machine learning techniques. The performance of the proposed method is tested on a low-voltage distribution network and is compared against centralized and existing decentralized methods.
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Proc. of the 2018 IEEE PES General Meeting


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I am working on a game engine of my own and I was using Vertex buffers to create triangles and then draw textures on them. Now I want to extend it so I can do simple 2d animations using "sprite sheets". I'm not sure how to accomplish this by using vertex buffers, since those are "hard coded" and I can't figure out an easy way to draw "portions" of the sprite sheet using them. I've been searching online and most tutorials use DirectX Sprite functions to do it so my question is, is it possible to achieve this by using vertex buffers or should I go and use sprites? The only thing that is stopping me from using sprites is the fact that some graphics stuff I have already relies on vertex buffers.
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If you use Dynamic Vertex Buffers in DirectX you can write to existing vertex buffers changing only one or even several attributes. You could simply overwrite the UV coordinates of vertices in the buffer of every sprite every few frames to make animations work. I think this will perform wonderful because that information needs to get to the GPU anyway and updating vertex buffers is usually very fast.
That said using the built in sprite functions might be easier but underneath a sprite is just 2 triangles and the sprite functions might even use vertex buffers underneath so if you've written a lot of code already that you don't wish to change I would recommend trying this.
(small note: creating a vertex buffer for every 'sprite' is not a good idea though, you should implement some form of sprite batching for sprites with the same texture that are on screen)
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In origin the battle of Harlaw was a feudal dispute, but it must be viewed in the context of growing late medieval conflict between Highland and Lowland. The situation was also complicated by the fact that King James I was imprisoned in England and thus royal authority was weak. Donald, Lord of the Isles, having fought for control of Ross, now planned to strike south east into Moray, towards Aberdeen. But there was substantial warning of the impending campaign and so defensive preparations were put in hand by the Earl of Mar in the spring and early summer of 1411.
As soon as he was aware of the approach of the Highland forces, Mar marshalled his troops at Inverurie. The Highland forces camped on the night of the 23rd July on high ground near Harlaw. On the morning of the 24th the Earl of Mar marched out of Inverurie to engage the Highland army.
It appears to have been an intense and close run fight but the sources provide little detail and there is even conflict over the outcome, with both sides claiming victory. What is clear is that Aberdeen was successfully defended and the Highland forces departed without causing significant destruction in the region.
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The 6888th Postal Battalion was an all female, all black unit responsible for sorting every piece of mail sent to US troops in the European theater. Letters from home were vital to maintaining morale, yet when the 6888th first arrived in Europe, letters were stacked to the ceiling of their temporary post office. Some letters had been in storage for as long as two years. Sorting the 90 billion pieces of mail sent to American troops in Europe required the women to keep track of the location of every US solider in Europe, including all 7,500 Robert Smiths. Some mail was merely addressed to "Junior" or "Buster." Yet thanks to their round the clock sorting, 65,000 letters went out three times a day to soldiers throughout Europe.
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Could pine trees be making things worse? Latest research suggests they contribute to smog
Rather than being a global warming solution, pine trees may be inducing smog and acid rain by releasing vast amounts of nitrogen oxide into the air, researchers have discovered.
Under some circumstances, needles from Scots pine trees can release nitrogen oxides directly into the atmosphere, according to a report in today's issue of the journal, Nature.
A team led by Professor Pertti Hari of the University of Helsinki in Finland, conducted experiments with new pine shoots from Pinus sylvestris, measuring the amount of nitrogen oxides they emitted when exposed to sunlight.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx), along with hydrocarbon gases and sunlight, are the three ingredients needed to make photochemical smog that clogs the skies of many urban centres, as well as acid rain.
The researchers were surprised to find NOx produced by the pine needles, and that levels rose when shoots were exposed to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. While the amount produced was insignificant on a local scale, "our findings suggest that global NOx from boreal coniferous forests may be comparable to those produced by worldwide industrial and traffic sources," said the authors.
Other scientists were cautious. "I would like to see a more qualitative estimate of how significant that might be in comparison to all the other sources of nitrogen oxide in the atmosphere," said Associate Professor David Griffith of the atmospheric chemistry research group at Australia's University of Wollongong.
While the gases produced by pine trees could in theory deliver as much air pollution as worldwide industrial emissions, in reality most trees do not grow in air that has the very low background levels of nitrogen oxides needed for the trees to emit NOx in the first place.
"If there are already nitrogen oxides in the air, there will be a net uptake, they will be taken up by the trees," he told ABC Science Online.
The study did show for the first time that forests can produce two of the three critical ingredients for smog, and it had been previously established that trees produce hydrocarbons. "No-one has recognised before that they also produce the nitrogen oxides," said Griffith. "Once you put both those ingredients together you can form photochemical smog."
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During the height of the pandemic, many states shut down hospitals' elective surgeries to conserve beds and PPE for COVID-19 patients. Since then, elective care has fully resumed at many locations, but the backlog of non-emergent procedures continues to linger. And with additional waves of COVID cases hitting facilities across the country, many hospitals have announced they are again postponing elective procedures.
Not only does this affect patient care, it impacts hospital revenue. According to a report by healthcare consulting firm McKinsey & Company, healthcare systems lost an estimated $200 billion between March and June 2020 alone due to cancelled surgeries.
How big is the backlog?
It's unclear just how much of a backlog there may be, and it likely depends on a facility's location and size.
Healthcare executives responding to the McKinsey & Company survey stated they were worried about a potential backlog and may have trouble addressing it due to "workforce availability, enhanced sanitation protocols, and reserved inpatient capacity." The report cites two additional studies that echo this sentiment — the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery estimates a cumulative backlog of more than 1 million joint and spine surgeries by 2022 and the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery estimates a backlog of between 1.1 and 1.6 million cataract surgeries in the same time frame.
The report estimates that even if hospitals were to operate at 10% above their baseline volumes, "around 20 months would be required to work through the pent-up demand from 2020."
In addition, many patients are now seeking care with more acute conditions than prior to the pandemic. On Becker's cardiology and heart surgery podcast, Dr. Marc Pelletier, division chief of cardiac surgery at University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, says the backlog of returning heart patients is putting a strain on their resources. "We're seeing patients that are a lot sicker who, while this was going on, were maybe not getting as much care as they normally would have for various reasons," he says. "That definitely is having a big impact on our resources and the patients that we're having to treat."
Strategies for addressing an elective surgery backlog
While it's hard to predict the effects of additional pandemic waves on non-emergent procedures and surgeries, there are things that healthcare facilities can do today to begin addressing the backlog. Here are four key strategies to consider.
1. Use data analytics to prioritize procedures
Many hospitals have turned to data in order to prioritize which patients should be seen following a delay in surgical procedures.
With cases rising across the country, hospitals need to figure out a smarter way of doing surgeries with limited bed space, says Randy Rodriguez, a business intelligence analyst for CHG Healthcare. "A lot of hospitals are starting to create algorithms and analytical tools," he says.
For example, Phoenix Children's Hospital was able to successfully reschedule 3,000 backlogged surgeries thanks to a newly-created dashboard. It served as a central hub for all information and assisted surgeons, schedulers, and other frontline staff in coordinating care.
Likewise, HCA Healthcare created a dashboard with color-coded warning levels that alert staff to potential surges, and Tenet Healthcare is monitoring public health data to better anticipate their patient census as COVID-19 cases rise and fall.
2. Watch for signs of burnout and monitor provider health
"Burnout is a big issue and it's ongoing," says Gary L. Roth, DO, MBA, FACOS, and Chief Medical Officer for the Michigan Hospital & Health Association. "We're seeing staff that are just starting to recover from the traumas they dealt with during the peak of COVID, and now here they are again without even having a chance to completely recover from it."
Yet he says many surgeons thrive on being busy, and they're happy to return to normal surgical volumes and are eager to do more procedures to recoup lost income.
Either way, healthcare organizations should be mindful of their employees' mental health and adjust staffing as necessary.
3. Use temporary staff to increase capacity as needed
In cases of staffing shortages or provider burnout, temporary staffing options — like locum tenens physicians or travel nurses, therapists, and lab techs — may be a way to help your facility meet surgical demands.
Workforce shortages are the number one barrier facilities face in increasing surgical volume, according to the McKinsey report, and Dr. Roth says he's heard from many organizations who are short on staff — particularly nurses, respiratory therapists, lab techs, and pharmacists.
One way to keep procedures on schedule is to bring in temporary staff who can support your surgical team, says Rodriguez. "We can get a locum or traveler in place to help with the backlog, and then you can return back to normal capacity when it's over."
Without knowing how cases will impact hospital capacity, having the ability to bring in additional staff quickly can help organizations remain nimble and recover lost revenue while continuing to provide care.
4. Coordinate with other facilities in the community
When working through your elective surgery backlog, patient care needs to take top consideration, even if that means patients will be better served by going elsewhere.
Regional cooperation between facilities is the top solution listed in the "Roadmap for maintaining essential surgery during COVID-19 pandemic," a joint statement released by several medical associations, including the American College of Surgeons. "Facilities should engage in regional cooperation to address capacity and new patient needs," it states, adding that organizations should work together to ensure the appropriate numbers of beds, PPE, and trained staff are available.
In Wisconsin, Advocate Aurora Health has been transferring patients from crowded hospitals to those with available beds. They also brought in nurses from hospitals in Illinois to address patient surges. Additionally, regulatory changes removed CMS requirements for inpatient procedures, which allowed some patients to receive faster care in ambulatory surgery centers.
Focusing on patient care
The pandemic has stretched healthcare organizations and providers to their limits, but they're still finding ways to provide care to those who need it most. Implementing a variety of creative strategies to address surgical backlogs — from dashboards to community cooperation — will help ensure patients are treated without unnecessary delay and contribute to a better patient experience.
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Do Men and Women Cook Really Differently?
The kitchen is neutral ground in almost every home. Husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, and all other family members get to maximize the kitchen space. In maximizing the kitchen, a difference is seen in the mode of operation by men and women.
What do they do differently? What is the difference between the way a man or woman prepare meals? The answers to these questions are not far-fetched. As some parameters would be used to discuss their difference in preparing meals in this article.
I think we would all agree that women are neater in the kitchen than men. Women tend to clean up after themselves as they cook. Usually, women do not wait until they are done cooking before cleaning. For everything that spills, they are ever ready to clean up with a towel.
Men, on the other hand hardly do so. It is quite typical of men to wait until they are done with cooking before cleaning up. However, this does not mean men are dirty cooks. It just means that women are more conscious of their cooking environment.
Composure in the kitchen is a clear cut difference between men and women in the kitchen. Typically, women are more composed and relaxed while cooking. They almost always know what they are doing. They know what to do at every point in time and how to conveniently.
Again, it is a different ball game for men. Men are more adventurers than they are cooks. They hardly follow instructions and often just go with the flow. Also, men tend to get panicky when things go south. I dare say, they're ill-equipped for kitchen emergencies, unless it is a broken pipe of course. Check here!
It is common knowledge that food taste would be bland without enough spice. Having said that, men and women spice their food differently.
Women are more discrete in spicing their food. They hardly go over the appropriate amount of spices for the food they cook. They always aim for balance. Well, it's a different story when it comes to men.
Men could care less about getting the spice amount right. They spice up their food based on intuition and they usually do not mind their food being too spicy.
Men avoid baking. They would rather cook than bake up anything. This might be due to the fear of getting wrong since baking requires precision to say the least.
Women on the other hand can conveniently bake and cook. They are more open to diverse types of food than men. Baking is not an issue for most women because they follow recipe instruction by paying keen attention to the least detail.
Recovering dishes
I would like to think that this is one of the reasons women are called superheroes. Women can easily turn a bad kitchen day into a good one. They have enough arrows in their quivers to take care of unforeseen circumstances in the kitchen.
If they try one procedure and it does not go as plan, they have an immediate alternative to rescue the situation.
Men on the other hand accept defeat without blinking. If they don't get it right with the formula at hand they usually just give up. Unless it's a competition, men would not bother with getting it right.
These differences do not mean men are not good cooks. In fact, they are great cooks. This difference just means that the kitchen could mean different things for different people. Hence, each gender gets to handle things differently and how they see fit.
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Best Ways to Bake With CBD
Cannabidiol is an interesting ingredient and yet more people include this with their meals. It's strange because a few years ago you would never have dreamt of adding CBD to your baked goods. However, it's a popular trend of modern times and more bakers love to add this to their baked delights. Of course, over the years home bakers have used all sorts to create 'special' cookies and treats and have loved the results. CBD is slightly different though. Adding CBD to beverages and food is quite popular. So, how can you bake with CBD? you may also like to read about CBD Cannabigerol
Understand How Potent Cannabidiol Can Be
CBD is widely located but it isn't always clear how much should be used at any one time. When it comes to using it with food, you have to be even more careful because adding too much could be potentially deadly. What you might not know is that CBD is quite potent; in simple terms, it means it's quite strong and should only ever be used minimally. Small doses would be wise, more so than adding large quantities of it, this is especially important for those who want to bake with it. If you don't know the potency of Cannabidiol, you might use too much so it's essential to look at the strength of the product you're using.
If you're going to bake with Cannabidiol, it's essential to use a minimal amount in every dish prepared. This would be sensible whether you're baking a tray of chocolate fudge brownies, an apple pie, or blueberry muffins. Click here for more information:
Flavors and Taste
You want to bake with CBD so think about the flavors being used. What flavors do you like? What do you want to bake? Would you prefer to have an underlying taste of Cannabidiol or would you prefer to mask the taste entirely? These are the things you have to think about to get the balance in your cooking just right. If you really don't want to taste CBD then you have to pair with ingredients that will mask the flavor. For instance, chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can taste wonderful and often overpower all other ingredients. It's the same with chili.
Pair Your Ingredients
As said above, Cannabidiol can have a unique taste and some won't appreciate or enjoy it. If you're serious about baking with CBD, then you have to match or pair your ingredients properly. What does that mean? Let's say you were baking a cake or a tart, you may want to use a strong flavored jam so Cannabidiol wouldn't overpower the cake. Again, this is a personal preference. It could be risky to put CBD in your food so you have to think before you use too much.
Show Off Your Baking Skills
Cannabidiol is widely used in baking and it's an interesting ingredient to work with, but, it's complicated. The health benefits mightn't outweigh the risks and while it's popular, it's not for everyone. You have a potent flavor; you have to pair it wisely and at times, mask the taste to make it enjoyable. CBD is tricky to work with in food so try and test to find the best. Know more here!
CBD and Exercise: Risks and Benefits
People who do sports often and also athletes are always in search of the perfect complement. Either to achieve your goals or to help with your diet and the necessary nutrients.
In any case, to enjoy sports it is very important that we have a quality sleep cycle and a balanced diet. Along with these two premises, there is a supplement that can help you in your workouts, this supplement is CBD.
The healthiest way to consume CBD for sports is oil.
Cannabis oil is produced in very good condition, making it definitely the healthiest (and legal) way to consume cannabis.
When it comes to sports, there are many benefits that CBD can bring you.
 - Helps the development of your muscles
CBD is a product that helps prevent excess catabolism and also maintains muscle mass and prevents muscle loss.
 - Helps reduce inflammation
When we want to build muscle or get fit, we often do heavy exercises in the gym. Hypertrophic training can cause your muscles to break and ache the next day.
If you consume CBD you will help to reduce this inflammation.
 - Helps alleviate genes in various diseases
There are people with degenerative diseases who have a problem when playing sports.
At home, cannabis oil is considered an alternative treatment agent that cancer patients can use in combination with other medications. However, not only cancer patients during chemotherapy can use cannabis oil as an alternative treatment agent.
The oil has a calming effect on the body and can therefore also be recommended for people suffering from stress or anxiety.
Cannabis oil can, among other things, be used to cure headaches and migraines, if normal medicine does not have the desired effect.
Several people suffering from sclerosis and arthritis also have good comments about the use of cannabis oil. They prefer to use the oil because common medicine will not always ease the pain they suffer on a daily basis.
Cannabis oil can also help reduce cramps, pain, and spasms.
 - It is good for the heart
The cannabis oil content is believed to reduce the likelihood of heart problems and balance the body system by causing the blood vessels to relax and expand.
This reduces blood circulation and at the same time improves blood pressure. Therefore, cannabis oil can help improve your cardiovascular system and prevent cardiovascular disease.
The oil also stimulates the antioxidant pathway through the body and can also help lower cholesterol levels.
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I am using selenium, C# at this point I am able to compile word document and then need to save as a pdf on desktop and then validate the links in the downloaded document with original parsed document, so what are different approaches to reach at this goal. Specific answers are most welcome. Using IE browser
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I am very confused at what the question is. Can you expand? What do you mean by "compile word doc"? When you're talking about saving as pdf do you mean saving from a browser somehow? If you are talking about comparing links in a word doc to links in a pdf then Selenium is definitely not the right tool for the job since it will only automate interacting with web elements within a browser. – Sam Woods Nov 1 '13 at 19:58
Sam you got the question in correct way, I am downloading the document from internet but before downloading, I am sending document in word form and then downloading it in pdf/tex/doc. type(depends). Now the new document I got having links and I need to validate that links with original document – Tami Nov 4 '13 at 15:39
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This is how I approached a similar situation in validating a PDF creation service.
 1. Convert the doc -> PDF using an automated method you control. This will be your oracle.
 2. Use your conversion process under test
 3. Do a file comparison between the two PDFs
That method seems to me the easiest to implement, but it may not meet your test needs.
Another approach could be to parse both the doc and the pdf, then use regex to grab the URLs and do a comparison.
For parsing a Word doc, check out this stack overflow post: How to parse text from MS Word document to string
For testing\parsing PDFs check out: jpdfunit and PDFParser
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You can now access the Red Book Online from the American Academy of Pediatrics on your Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. This important resource provides guidance on manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of 200+ childhood conditions.
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- From the Biomedical Libraries web page, Go to eBooks, scroll down to Titles by Subject. Under Infectious Disease, select Red Book Online.
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Fort Mulligan At Petersburg
Federal or Confederate troops occupied this hill and its surrounding area beginning at least as early as August 1861, and were on the ground for at least part of every year of the war. Federal forces time and again tried to use this strategic point as a choke hold against raids on the B&O to the north, and as a "jumping-off" point for their own raids further south. The reasoning is clear and is twofold: First, the intersection of the road network at Petersburg and Moorefield and second, the support of the civilian population and Homeguard units in the ridges to the west and north provided a sharp counterpoint to the hostility of the civilians in Petersburg and Moorefield and areas east and south. The Fort as it exists today, was constructed August-December 1863, by troops under the command of Colonel James A. Mulligan, from Chicago, Illinois. Infantry, cavalry and artillery from West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Illinois carried out the backbreaking labor. The rugged earthworks bear silent witness to the sacrifices of the thousands of Americans who marched, dug, fought, froze and died here during the war. The tide of war ebbed and waned across the South during the war, but when troops were in the South Branch, they were always "at the front."


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Vaddey, Naga Pavan; Trejo, David
School of Civil and Construction Engineering, Oregon State University
Admixtures, Chlorides, Coarse aggregates, Measurement
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and most state highway agency (SHA) organizations limit the amount of chlorides in fresh concrete to lower the risk associated with corrosion of steel reinforcement. It is often required to measure the chloride concentration of concrete powder samples to ensure that the published chloride limits are not exceeded. However, the standard documents provide no information on number of samples required for chloride testing for different concrete mixtures. This study explores the influence of concrete material proportions and the admixed chloride levels on the mean and variability of the chloride test results. Results from this research indicate that the maximum size and proportion of the coarse aggregate and the admixed chloride level significantly influence the chloride test results. Based on the estimated variability of chloride measurements from this research, a method to determine the number of samples for chloride testing is presented for different concrete mixtures.


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Ask the Cheesemonger
Q: What is the difference between Brie and Camembert?
A:To understand the true differences between Brie and Camembert—both flat, soft disks of white, mold-ripened cow's milk cheese—one must look to the original recipes. In the case of Brie, these include Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun. In the case of Camembert, Camembert de Normandie. (The first records of Brie appear in 774; Camembert was created more than a thousand years later, in 1791.)
Traditional Brie is large and flat, measuring about 14 to 16 inches in diameter and between one and two inches tall; the surface area allows for more moisture evaporation during aging, which impacts both the texture and flavor of the cheese. By comparison, Camembert de Normandie is much smaller and more compact, around four to five inches in diameter and one and a half inches tall; as a result, it matures faster than Brie.
Although both cheeses are made in northern France, according to AOC law, Brie must be made in Île-de-France and Camembert in Normandy, two distinct regions.
During production, the curd is handled in critically different ways. In crafting Camembert de Normandie, cheesemakers preserve moisture through minimal cutting before ladling the curd, using deep ladles without perforations. The molds are gradually filled, one ladle at a time, over the course of four hours. This technique, coupled with light pressing under a metal plate, makes for a more densely textured young cheese.
This step of ladling is different for Brie. The curd is cut, releasing more whey that is drained off. Cheesemakers use a unique ladle that is shallow and perforated; four or five ladles of curd fill molds that are set atop a mat made of local river reeds. The molds are filled more quickly and left to drain overnight without any additional weight, making for a less dense young cheese.
These differences translate into distinguishing flavors and textures in the finished cheeses: Camembert shows a heavier density in the mouth and an unforgettable flavor evocative of mushrooms, truffles, and wet hay versus Brie's slightly brighter, tangier, even fruitier flavor.
Even though the real raw-milk versions of both cheeses remain unavailable in the U.S. due to FDA regulations, the most true-to-form pasteurized Brie cheeses are available from Rouzaire in Tournan-en-Brie, while Isigny Sainte-Mère and the Ile de France brand in Normandy or Graindorge in Livarot make really good Camembert cheeses. But when it comes to picking a favorite, it's your taste that counts, so try them both and see what you like best.
Q: What causes some cheeses to
smell like ammonia?
A: Ammonia is a waste product created by the decomposition of nitrogen-containing proteins in the cheese and on its surface. This process is natural, and, when in balance with the well-developed aroma and flavor of a properly ripened cheese, it's not unpleasant.
But if you've unwrapped and cut into your favorite soft cheese only to find it smelling intensely of ammonia, then you have a neglected, overripe cheese on your hands. Some of the ammonia will blow off a cheese if it is left unwrapped in a temperate, well-ventilated room. But if you find the cheese noxiously ammoniated soon after buying it, return it to your cheesemonger, who should replace it or refund your money, and hopefully investigate whether the problem was caused by the supplier or his own oversight.
To prevent a healthy cheese from becoming ammoniated, the best strategy is to eat it promptly! Otherwise, wrap it in a material that allows the cheese to breathe a little, such as cheese paper or wax paper; storing it in airtight plastic wrapping for too long is the primary cause of overly ammoniated cheese. c
Carlos Souffront has worked with cheese for nearly 15 years, the last 11 spent in the dairy department at Zingerman's Delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As cheesemonger, his responsibilities include selecting, buying, finishing, and merchandizing traditional cheeses from Europe and the U.S.
photos: courtesy fotolia; benjamin dell; Kate Arding


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The Çukurova University Botanical Garden, Turkey
Volume 3 Number 5 - December 2000
Prof. Dr. Erdogan Gültekin
The first attempt to set up a botanic garden in Turkey was in about 1949 with the establishment of an Arboretum in Bahçeköy near Istanbul with the support of the University of Istanbul Faculty of Forestry. In spite of the rich biodiversity and high number of species both in flora and fauna in Turkey, the number of botanical gardens are quite few.
Early initiatives for a botanical garden at Çukurova University took place in 1972.. Some activities such as corresponding with some foreign countries were carried out by the Department of Landscape Architecture between _PHONE_. After collecting a variety of plant seeds from different countries and also from the mainland, some successful results were obtained with some outdoor plants such as Bauhinia variegata, Parkinsonia aculeata, Duranta repens and Cassia tomentosa which gave impetus for the development of a botanic garden.
In 1994 an evaluation and advisory committee with 12 members was formed to develop new strategies and policies which met twice a year. At the same time a planning and project team with 6 members mainly from the Department of Landscape Architecture was organized and a Master Plan was drawn in accordance with natural, edaphic and climatic conditions and the needs and interest of the public.
The botanic garden is located in south-eastern Turkey. The Çukurova area is 20 meters above sea level and only 40 kilometers to the north of the Mediterranean Sea; it is surrounded by the chain of Taurus Mountains which reach up to 300 meters. The Garden has a total area of 200 acres. The most spectacular part of the Botanic Garden is the Maquis (Macchia) and the Native Plant Garden.
Maquis (Macchia) and Native Plant Garden
With an area of 100 acres, this garden consist of native plants that unique to region. The garden is situated in a wide valley from the south to the north west part of the botanic garden. Some woody maquis elements are listed below:
The nursery of the botanic garden covers nearly 5 acres of which 150 m² is reserved for offices, laboratory and library. An area of 2 acres is added to the main site for maintenance work, with watering facilities. A small green house and screen house are being established in the nursery.
Projects have been started in parts of the garden, woody plants (trees and bushes) have been sown for research and collections have been planned for the coming period.
A work programme on the implications and practical work relating to plantation and dendrology lessons for the students from the Department of Landscape Architecture have been scheduled.
The Darwin Technical Manual
Everything you could want to know about starting and running a botanic garden is contained in this unique resource. Written in collaboration with 87 people from 22 countries, it is available in French, Spanish and English. New BGCI Members are given the Manual along with lots of other key resources.


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The Genie® Heated Pressure Regulator is a single stage pressure regulator with a self-limiting block heater designed specifically for use in gas analyzer sample conditioning systems. Its stainless steel housing contains a piston style sensing element, increasing reliability and eliminating the chance for diaphragm rupture.
The self-limiting block heater is powered utilizing a direct power connection and prevents condensation from occurring during the pressure reduction stage as a result of Joule-Thomson cooling or low operating/ambient temperature conditions. Preventing condensation of the sample gas during pressure reduction has many benefits such as: reducing regulator freeze-ups, preserving sample integrity, and minimizing analyzer down time and maintenance costs. Since the heater does not require a controller or a specific mounting orientation, the GHR™ can be easily mounted in compact enclosures.
Competitive heated or vaporizing regulators rarely preheat the sample gas. If they do preheat, then the heat transfer is often insufficient. The GHR™ provides two stages of heating (pre & post pressure reduction) to ensure sufficient heat transfer throughout the pressure reduction process. This makes the GHR™ the most effective regulator on the market for preventing condensation during pressure reduction.
- Prevents condensation of the sample gas, preserving sample integrity
- Reduces regulator freeze-ups
- Minimizes analyzer down time and maintenance cost
- Self-limiting heater prevents temperature overload
- Easy to install and mount in compact enclosures
- 316 Stainless Steel housing
- Piston style sensor element
- Two stage heating technology providing highly efficient heat transfer
- CRN approved
- Heater can be supplied to meet American NEC (CSA/NRTL/FM/UL), IEC, ATEX, and GOST standards


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It is easy to distinguish different classes of oil by measuring the dielectric constant. The only other common technology capable of this is infrared spectroscopy (Carey and Hayzen, 2001). However, this method typically requires an expensive instrument and expert interpretation. By contrast, measuring the dielectric constants using capacitors offers a quick, simple, low cost alternative to permit the differentiation between different classes of oil.
In this study, the parallel plates capacitor technique is employed and the dielectric constant of interest is one of the Nigerian vegetable oils known as lophiralanceolata oil (LLO). This oil is extracted from the seed of Lophiralanceolata plant (ochnacea) popularly known in northern part of Nigeria in "Hausa language" as "Namijinkadanya". Previous studies have shown that it has some medicinal (David, 2008) and biomass potentials (Samuel and Maimuna, 2007) and its present use as lubricant (David, 2008) in sewing machines in Mapeo village in Ganye Local Govenrment, Adamawa state, Nigeria. In this paper, our chief interest is to investigate the potential of (LLO) as dielectric in capacitors.
 1. THEORY
The charge on the plates of a parallel plate capacitor connected to a power supply kept atconstant voltage V with air between its plates is Qair = CairV and the charge with oil between its plates is Qoil = CoilV where Cair and Coil respectively are the capacities of the capacitor with air and oil between it plates.Taking the ratio of the two charges and noting that the dielectric constant, k of a dielectric between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is defined as the ratio of the capacity of the capacitor with oil as dielectric between its plates to that with air as dielectric. Thus, from the two equations, we can see that k = Qoil/Qair. Since charge is proportional to current or deflection in a galvanometer then this equation becomes k = θoilair. Using very sensitive galvanometer this method has been successfully employed to measure the dielectric constant of lophiralanceolata oil at various temperatures. It is worthy to note that the theory is cheaper and simpler compared to other methods such bridge, frequency, infrared spectroscopy and so on.
 1. METHOD
Fig. 1: Schematic diagram for measuring static dielectric constant of LLO
First, a parallel plate capacitor of dimensions 10 cm×10 cm and plates separation of 1 mm was constructed. With air as dielectric, when K1 was closed and K2 opened, the capacitor C was charged to maximum voltage Vo = 5 V. When K1 was opened and K2 closed, the maximum deflection θair on the galvanometer was recorded. The space between the plates of the capacitor was completed filled with lophiralanceolata oil (LLO). The capacitor was gently immersed in water in the water bath with its open end just slightly above the water meniscus in the water bath. The capacitor with oil between its plates was immersed in the water in the bath was heated to a constant temperature by means of an electric heater (H) and stirrer which are elements of the automatic bimetallic temperature regulator R(PHYWE 08482.93, Nr 986, 220V 50 Hz 3.5A).With LLO as dielectric, the procedure of measuring maximum deflection θoil was repeated at various temperatures with the capacitor dipped in the water bath in such a way its open end was slightly above the water surface (Fig.1). The expression for dielectric constant k = θoilair as developed earlier in the theory was used to calculate the static dielectric constant of LLO at the mains frequency (50 Hz) at various temperatures(Table 1). The variation of the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with temperature up to 60 K above room temperature with air as dielectric is assumed to be negligible (Yerima, 1988). In the light of this, the value of θair = 1.2 determined at room temperature 293 K was kept constant in the calculation of the values of k in the temperature range 293-353 K (Table 1).
 1. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Table 1: Dielectric constant of LLO, (θair = 1.2; Vair = 5 V)
T(K)
θoil
k = θoilair
n =
293
4.0
3.33
1.824
298
3.8
3.17
1.780
303
3.5
2.92
1.708
308
3.2
2.67
1.634
313
3.0
2.50
1.581
323
2.9
2.40
1.549
333
2.8
2.33
1.526
343
2.6
2.17
1.472
353
2.5
2.08
1.442
 Fig. 2: Variation of dielectric constant of LLO with temperature
The values of dielectric constant, k of LLO were determined at various temperatures (Table 1). Fig.2 shows that the dielectric constant of LLO decreases with increasing temperature T in the range 293- 353 K. On heating, oils are known to undergo thermal degradation and decomposition as a result of some secondary reactions that produce polar compounds such as free fatty acid, hydroxyl compounds, diperoxides, and mono-and di-triglycerides which decreases k with T (Manji et al, 2007; Hwang et al, 1994). Also the decrease in k with T may be attributed to larger polarizable hydrocarbon molecules in LLO just like most seed (groundnut, palm, peanut, sesame, cotton, sunflower, corn) oils reported to contain fatty acids and mainly 16-18 carbon atoms (Carey and Hayzen, 2001). The value of dielectric constant (3.33±0.48) determined at room temperature is higher than that of previous workers (2.14) (Samuel and Maimuna, 2007). Even though Samuel and Maimuna (2007) did give error in their result, the difference may be attributed to the age and amount of slurry particles present depending on the different methods of extraction. The amount of slurry particles present is expected to affect the density and hence the dielectric constant.

Fig. 3: Variation of f(k) with 1/T
Figure 3 represents the plot of the function against 1/T according to the Clausius-Mosotti or modified Debye equation where Vm, a and b are constants with , . Applying the Clausius-Mosotti equation to LLO and using the constant Vm = molar volume of LLO = 11.91×10-3 m-3 (David, 2008), NA = Avogadro's number = 6.02×1023, εo = permittivity of free space = 8.854×10-12 Fm-1 and kB = Boltzmann's constant = 1.38×10-23 JK-1, the quantities α = total polarazability and μm = permanent dipole moment using least square were calculated to be -1.32×10-35Fm2and 79.5×10-30 Cm from the intercept and slope respectively.
The total polarization P is equal to the sum of induced polarization Pi (atom-polarization Pa due to nuclei distortion + electron-polarization Pe due to electron distortion) plus orientation polarization Po i.e. P = Pa + Pe + Po = Pi + Po. Maxwell showed that for the same electromagnetic wave, the refractive index (n) of a medium is related to its dielectric constant (k) by the equation k = n2. Therefore, the total polarization appears replaceable by the molar refraction. But this is not strictly so. The refractive index is measured with visible radiations of higher frequency (∼1014 Hz) whereas the static dielectric constant is measured with long waves (<102Hz). The refractive index changes somewhat with wavelength. The correction for refractive index (n) for lower frequency can be obtained with the empirical Cauchy formula (Rakshit, 1997) where n = refractive index at wavelength λ and n at very high wavelengths; a is a constant whose value may be ascertained from two measurements of n at known frequencies in the visible region.
In refraction only electrons are affected by the radiation. Even when corrected for long waves the refractive index gives the effect of the long waves on the electrons only. The nuclei remain unchanged. Thus, the electron-polarization equals the molar refraction. (Rakshit, 1997). Substituting the values Vm = 11.91×10-3 m3 and n =1.463 obtained by David (2008) gives Rm = 3.28×10-3 m3 at 30 oC.
 1. CONCLUSION
At various temperatures the static dielectric constant of LLO was determined using AC source operated at the mains frequency (50 Hz). The results show that the static dielectric constant decreases with increasing temperature obeying the Clausius-Mosotti relation for polar dielectrics. Using the values of measured dielectric constant, other properties of LLO such as total polarazability, permanent dipole moment and mo


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Casa Alma is transforming three once-neglected city lots into a thriving and shared urban homestead. Our .6 acres includes three houses: a community house and two houses of hospitality where we host homeless families. Surrounding the homes are extensive gardens, a mini-orchard, berry patch, a flock of laying chickens, miniature dairy goats, and honeybees.
Our gardening practices include replacing lawns with edible landscaping, incorporating permaculture principles into garden design, water catchment and conservation, and organic food production. We garden and care for backyard animals not only to provide healthy foods for guests in our houses of hospitality, but also to inspire people to connect to the land – it's abundance, fruitfulness, cycles and seasons.
We welcome volunteers and collaborators to help us plant and harvest, build garden beds and maintain paths, and to help us deepen and share our practice of sustainability. Previous collaborations include:
* Hosting workshops on solar cooking and sustainable living with Transition Charlottesville Albemarle.
* Co-sponsoring a Lenten Carbon Fast with our neighbors Sojourners United Church of Christ.
* Collaborating with Friends of Rives Park to establish a community garden in the 4-acre park adjacent to Casa Alma.
Wisdom from Wendell Berry: "The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all, our most pleasing responsibility." "We learn from our gardens how to answer the most urgent question of our time, 'How much is enough?'"


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Chemical Soup spreads through North West communities and encourages parents to Take 7 Steps Out
Arsenic, toilet cleaner and nail varnish remover aren't the usual ingredients you would give your children this autumn – but parents who smoke in the North West are being reminded that this could be the case unless they take '7 steps' out of the house when smoking.
The advice follows a series of sessions which took place in the North West over the last year as part of the 'Chemical Soup' initiative which educated parents, volunteers and health workers about the dangers of second hand cigarette smoke.
Developed by Tobacco Free Futures and children's charity Barnardo's working in partnership with Manchester Stop Smoking Service, the 'chemical soup kit' complete with cooking pot and fake hazardous liquids, was presented to attendees in a fun and visual way and highlighted some of the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke. Of more than 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke, 60 are known to cause cancer as well as avoidable childhood illnesses.
A new survey of more than 1000 participants who completed the training revealed that almost three quarters (71%) who indicated their homes were not smoke free before the session pledged to make their homes smoke free following it.
Elaine Samson a Carer from Blackburn with Darwen said: "I used to be a smoker for thirty years and I never realised that there are more than 4,000 chemicals in a cigarette.
"My husband and daughter are smokers and I'm going to share what I've learnt with them both so that they know how to protect others from the harms of secondhand smoke."
This community activity was the next stage of the successful Take 7 Steps Out campaign – which encourages smokers to smoke outside of their home, especially when children are in the house – and delivered jointly by Tobacco Free Futures and Barnardo's.


Scientists and other people around the world are paying their respects to Trevor Weekes, a world-renowned astrophysicist, who was considered a pioneer and visionary in the field of gamma ray astronomy.
Weekes was born in Ireland, but he moved to Southern Arizona in the 1970s, where he helped to develop VERITAS - Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System - on Mount Hopkins south of Tucson.
Weekes passed away May 26 at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer.
A memorial was held in Tucson on Sunday, and was attended by people from different countries, including John Kildea, who considered Weekes a mentor and friend.
Kildea met Weekes in Arizona when Kildea came to conduct postdoctoral research a few years ago.
Originally from Ireland, Kildea now lives and works in Canada.
"He welcomed students from Ireland, from other countries into his home, he and his wife Ann, and made visiting scientists part of their family," Kildea said.


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2. Effect of Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone for theSynthesis of Ceria (CeO 2 ) Nano-Particles by Polyol Mediated Process
Ceria nanoparticles with high phase pure cubic structure were prepared by polyol mediated process with the help of cerium acetate as the starting material and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as the capping agent in ethylene glycol as the solvent. The resultant precipitant was washed and then dried. The dried precipitate was thencalcined at 500 °C for 2 h, to get CeO 2 nanoparticles. The obtained product was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM) analysis. The XRD results revealed that the particle size is 9.2 nm, calculated using Scherrer's formula. Specific surface area of CeO 2 was determined from BET analysis and realized maximal value of 66 m 2 /g.
Keywords: Nanoparticles; Ceria Nanoparticles; PolyvinylPyrrolidone; Polyol mediated process
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7. Dolmen de la Pallera
Discovery: It was discovered on 5th June 1985. It is named by the members of Geseart.
Location and environment: Located on a plateau, on the high part of la Vall creek. It is located on a dominant zone. Bush is the current vegetation. It was a vineyard cultivation zone. When the dolmen was built, it was most likely a holly oak woods and bushes zone.
Appearance: It is a passage tomb with a long trapezoid chamber and a narrow corridor. Built in gneiss. No cover has been preserved. There are some tumulus remains, which surely have been 7 m diameter.


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This paper proposes an acoustic resonant imaging technique for visualizing the acoustic properties and thickness of a polymer film on a substrate. When ultrasound passes through a thin layer, transmission and reflection coefficients of sound pressure attain their extreme values at the resonant frequency. By obtaining the area information of the extreme value and resonant frequency and matching them with a theoretical model, the acoustic properties and thicknesses of a polymer film on a substrate can be visualized. Herein, this technique was applied to a photoresist film coated on a Si wafer, and in addition to visualizing fluctuations in film thickness, the differences in the film hardness that may have occurred during the curing process were successfully detected as the differences in the acoustic impedance of the film. The acoustic resonant imaging technique was successfully used to determine the frequency dependence of both the transmission and reflection coefficients.
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text: This paper experimentally and computationally examines the modal sensors integrated with a recently developed rotary ultrasonic motor (USM) driven by continuous wedge waves of the fundamental modes with the integer circumferential modal number. The traveling wave is formed from constructive interference of two equal-intensity standing waves induced by two comb transducers using dual sinusoidal excitations in 90 degree phase difference. The transducers and modal sensors are segmented in strips around the circumference of piezoelectric tube in the circular wedge-like motor stator. The latter are used to monitor the dynamic response of the stator during operation. The response of USM acquired by the proposed modal sensors has distinct vital characteristics in different frequency bands. The high-pass signals are used not only to note the variation in phase difference between excitations but to detect the resonant frequency, which is altered by payload, wear situation, etc. The low-pass signal reveals the revolution speed and dynamic reaction of the motor stator exerted by frictions and contact forces because of the rotor. The time-frequency response of stator is further characterized during the period in which the revolving direction of rotor is switched over.