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Livelihood and Conflict Dimension among Crop Farmers and Fulani Herdsmen in Yakurr Region of Cross River State
This paper examines the negative approach of Nomads to crop farmers in the Yakurr region of Cross River State Nigeria, through the overgrazing of farmlands, contamination of streams and the harassment of female farmers which resulted to rape causing conflict in the study area. The work observes the inevitability of conflict and the inestimable values placed on economic resource which value have directly and indirectly defined the dimensions of most conflicts involving man since immemorial. Of all resources however, land has remained an over whelming source of conflict among user and individuals at varying level of thresholds. In Nigeria, conflict between farmers and Fulani herdsmen over the use of land and agricultural produce has become a threat to peace in most part of the country, particularly in the Guinea and Savanah regions of the country due to the intensity of production activities that are propelled by increasing demand for land for various purposes. The production potential of grassland and livelihood in the arid and semi arid region is constrained by low and variable rainfall. Therefore, there is a need for grazing cattle to access pasture resources across regions in order to ensure food security for the herds. In view of this, the paper recommends that, nomadic education and the mechanism tagged local development plans be adopted by extension agencies to minimize conflict in rural areas where grazing of cattle is inevitable.
This work is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
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The diagram shows how the smart ping-pong table was built and how it powers itself. (Photo provided to Xinhua)
Researchers from China and the United States have developed a smart table tennis table, powered purely by the bounce of the ball, to provide real-time data to assist training.
In recent years, data analysis including exercise performance, health data and training statistics has been used in sports to assist athletes and referees.
Real-time data collection relies on sensors that are usually powered by conventional energy storage devices such as batteries. Due to batteries' limited lifetime, high replacement costs and environmental issues, scientists have been trying to develop sustainable and maintenance-free sensor technology.
In 2012, a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) was developed as a new power-generation technology to convert various mechanical energy from the living environment into electricity, based on the coupling between the triboelectric effect and electrostatic induction.
Currently, synthetic polymers are major materials used in TENGs. However, the extensive use of this non-degradable material could lead to environmental pollution.
In the new study, researchers from the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, George Institute of Technology and Purdue University used wood-based TENGs (W-TENGs) for self-powered sensing in athletic data analysis.
They developed a simple approach to process natural wood to increase its mechanical and triboelectric properties, and made flexible, durable and high-performance W-TENGs.
According to the research published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers made a smart table tennis table with W-TENGs. The energy from the impact of the ball is harvested to power an analysis system.
The system can collect data and display real-time statistics for impact position, velocity and motion-path tracing to assist athletes in training. The impact of the ball is also used to power edge sensors to help referees.
The researchers said their work could open up new forms of athletic analytics.

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The Kashaya Pomo name for tanoak means "beautiful tree" (Goodrich et al. 1990). Tanoak is an attractive tree that is shade tolerant.
Tanoak can be easily propagated by seed. Use only fresh seeds, as the seeds do not retain viablity. The seeds of tanoak require no pretreatment and germinate quickly. Tanoak acorns germinate faster if they are planted with their point facing upward in the soil (McMurray 1989). The seeds may be directly sown into the ground or planted into flats or pots using a light soil mixture or peat moss. If flats are used it is necessary to transfer the seeds into pots or the ground once they have germinated. Pots should be of the kind that are long and deep to allow for the taproot to develop. Set the seeds or seedlings into a carefully chosen spot keeping in mind that they can be long lived, with an average age of about 180 years and a maximum to 400 years. Seedlings do best in a moist area with partial shade. Do not plant in areas with frequent irrigation. Give seedlings an occasional deep watering until established.
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Yield Costing (made simple)
100 - 500 downloadsAdd this app to your listsTweets por _USER_
The user selects or inputs:
1.A currency (i.e. GBP)
2.RAW WASTAGE or COOKING LOSS
3.Ingredient or product name
4.Supplier purchase (cost) price of ingredient or product name
5.Gross weight/measure before preparation or cooking
6.Wastage weight/measure after preparation or cooking
7.Amount of raw or cooked ingredient used in a recipe
The app will calculate true costs associated with these food items, displaying the difference between the original supplier purchase price and the true cost of the food item after preparation or cooking. In this way, accurate prices for ingredients and recipes can be calculated.
For example: the app will calculate the true price of an alcoholic reduction; calculate the true cost of a 60g portion of prepared broccoli; or calculate the financial effect of cooking loss on pork belly when portioning the cooked food by weight.
Multi-functional, this app provides accurate prices in an instant for chefs on the go, featuring US, UK and Metric weights and measures. These are divided into 3 categories: Mass & Weight; Liquid Volume; Dry Volume. Notably, the user can convert between weights and measures within each category. On a very practical level, this app aids in developing sensible pricing strategies for caterers and hospitality professionals.
Company Facebook page: _URL_
Tags: cooking yield, free food yield cost calculator, calculate food cost phone application, for calculating ingredient costs in baking, calculate item cost with yield losses, food preparation yield losses, food cost yield calculator, how to calculate cooking loss yields, food costing (made simple) s, yield costing in food cost loss or gain?.
- Added Weights and Measures: Mass & Weight; Liquid Volume; and Dry Volume
- Updated weights and measures for both UK and US standard
- Automatic weight conversion

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This time choose a gift that is not just green but is also a flowering plant. This combo of trio plant combo would surely help you set some major GO GREEN goals for the person, who is not into planting and stuff. Grab these beautiful plants with yet beautiful planters, in which they come in.# Most kalanchoe plants have large, thick, and succulent leaves, and numerous stems.
Indoor Avoid Direct Sunlight
Height 6 Inches
Watering Two to three times a week
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GATE Mock Test Mechanical Engineering (ME) - 4
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QUESTION: 1
Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the key word:
 Pilfer
Solution:
QUESTION: 2
The following question comprises two words that have a certain relationship between them followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that has same relationship as the original pair of words
 Fox : Cunning
Solution:
QUESTION: 3
Replace the phrase printed in bold to make it grammatically correct?
A twenty-first-century economy "cannot be held" hostage by power cuts nor travel on nineteenth-century roads.
Solution:
QUESTION: 4
Improve the sentence with suitable options by replacing the underlined word.
He "lay" on the grass enjoying the sunshine.
Solution:
QUESTION: 5
 1. Fill in the blanks :
 At times, we are all ______ to be mistaken.
Solution:
QUESTION: 6
There are two solutions of wine and water, the concentration of wine being 0.4 and 0.6 respectively. If five liters of the first solution be mixed with fifteen liters of the second, find the concentration of wine in the resultant solution.
Solution:
Resultant concentration of wine

QUESTION: 7
Rajiv bought some apples at the rate of 25 for Rs. 400 and an equal number at the rate of 30 for Rs. 270. He then sold all at the rate of 10 for Rs. 180. Find his profit/loss percentage
Solution:
Let Rajiv bought x apples of each kind.
Total cost price of Rajiv =
Total selling price of Rajiv =
SP > CP , Hence he makes profit;
Profit percentage =
QUESTION: 8
The probability of a lottery ticket being a prized ticket is 0.2. When 4 tickets are purchased, the probability of winning a prize on atleast one ticket is -.
Solution:
QUESTION: 9
2 men and 3 boys can do a piece of work in 10 days, while 3 men and 2 boys can do the same work in 8 days. In how many days can 2 men and 1 boy do the work ?
Solution:
Let work done by 1 man in 1 day = x units
Let work done by 1 boy in 1 day = y units

2 men and 1 boy can finish work
No. of days taken by 2 men and 1 boy = = 12.5 days
QUESTION: 10
In an exam, 60% of the candidates passed in Maths and 70% candidates passed in English and 10% of the candidates failed in both the subjects, 300 candidates passed in both the subjects. Find the total number of candidates appeared in the exam, if they took test in only two subjects that is Math and English.
Solution:
Let total number of students appear be X.
X = 750
QUESTION: 11
 is equal to
Solution:
Thus 1 in determinant form occurs adding and subtracting 1
QUESTION: 12
A fair coin is tossed repeatedly. The probability of getting a result in the fifth toss different from those obtained in the first four tosses.
Solution:
Let E1 be the event that head occurs in fifth toss
E2 be the event that first four heads and fifth tail
QUESTION: 13
Other Roots of the equation
if one root is same as one root of x2 + 10x + y = 0

Solution:
Given determinant on expansion reduces to the equation
? x3 – 67x+ 126 = 0 -------------(1)
? Given equation x2+10x+ 9 has roots -9, -1
? {– 9 is also a root of (1)}
? So L.H.S of (1) is exactly divisible by x 9. On dividing x3 – 67x+ 126 by x+ 9 we get quotient x2 – 9x+ 14 Roots of x2– 9x +14 which are 2 and 7 are also roots of (1)
QUESTION: 14
A speaks truth in 60% cases and B speaks truth in 70% cases. The probability that they will say the same thing while describing a single event is
Solution:
P (A) = Probability that A speaks truth = 0.6
P(B) = Probability that B speaks the truth = 0.7
 E1 : Both speaks truth
 E2 : Both speak false
 E : Both speaks the same thing
QUESTION: 15
While water passes through a given pipe at mean velocity V1. The flow is found to change from Laminar to turbulent. If another fluid of specific gravity 0.8 and coefficient of viscosity 20% of that of water, is passed through the same pipe, the transition of flow from Laminar to turbulent is expected if the flow velocity is
Solution:
QUESTION: 16
A cylinder contains 0.12 m3 of air at 1 bar and 900c . It is compressed to 0.03 m3, the final pressure being 6 bar. The index of compression will be

Solution:
n = 1.292

QUESTION: 17
The rpm of steel bar of 150 mm diameter which is turned at 50 m/min speed with carbide tool is.
Solution:
N = 106.1 rpm
QUESTION: 18
 A nuclear fuel element is in the form of a solid sphere of 12.5 mm radius. It's thermal conductivity is 24.2 W/mK. The heat generation rate is 50 × 106 W/m3. The heat generated is absorbed by a fluid at 2000C . If the maximum temperature is limited to 3600C , the convection coefficient (W/m2K) required is

Solution:
 Amount of heat generated = Heat convected
h = 1302.08 watt / m2 k
QUESTION: 19
Consider the PERT network shown below:
The desired completion date for the project if probability of finishing the project is 19% (Z(0.87) = 0.19) is.
Solution:
Critical path
 A - B - D - F - G
 Project time = 38
TS = 35 Weeks
QUESTION: 20
 In rolling process, roll diameter is 800 mm. The thickness of 60 mm strip is to be reduced to 40 mm in single pass. Coefficient of friction is
Solution:
m = 0.223
QUESTION: 21
A gas expands from an initial state where the pressure is 340 kPa and volume is 0.0425 m3 to a final pressure of 136 kPa. If the gas follows PV2 = c, then the work for the process (in kJ) will be.
Solution:
QUESTION: 22
An item is produced at the rate of 50 items per day. The demand occurs at the rate of 25 items per day. If the setup cost is Rs. 100 per setup and holding cost is Rs 0.01 per unit of item per day. The economic lot size is:

Solution:
= 1000 items
QUESTION: 23
In a pipe flow, the head loss due to friction is 6m. If the power transmitted through the pipe has to be maximum then the total head at the inlet will have to be maintained as.
Solution:
Head lost due to friction is 6 m. Power transmitted is maximum when the friction head is 1/3rd of the supply head supply head is 18 m
QUESTION: 24
In a cutting operation, angle of approach is 750 and feed is 0.32 mm/rev. The value of underformed chip thickness is.

Solution:
QUESTION: 25

Portion BC is semi-circular . If after several oscillation ball of mass 10 kg comes to rest. The bending moment at A when ball is at rest will be ? Take g = 9.81 m/s2
Solution:
At rest, ball is at lower most potion of semi circle
 BM at A = l0g × (10 2.5)
 = 10 × 9.81 × 12.5
 = 1226.25 N-m
QUESTION: 26
 An orthogonal cutting operation is being carried out under following conditions. Cutting speed = 4m/s, depth of cut = 0.5 mm,Chip thickness = 0.6 mm,Chip velocity is:-

Solution:
Chip velocity, VC = V × r
= 3.33 m/s
QUESTION: 27
A two stage compressor takes in air at 1.1 bars and discharges at 20 bars. For max efficiency, the intermediate pressure is.
Solution:
P2 = 4.7 bar
QUESTION: 28
In case of Partial bearing, the angle of contact between the bush and journal is
Solution:
QUESTION: 29
 In a tool life test, doubling the cutting speed reduces the tool life to of the original. Taylor's tool life index is.
Solution:
(4)n = 2
n = 0.5
QUESTION: 30
A fluid jet is discharging from a 100 mm nozzle and the vena contracta formed has a diameter of 90 mm. If the coefficient of velocity is 0.95, then the coefficient of discharge for the nozzle is.
Solution:
QUESTION: 31
 The purpose of helical grooves in a twist drill is to
 1. Improve the stiffness
 2. Save tool material
 3. Provide space for chip removal
 4. Provide rake angle for cutting edge
 Select the correct choice given below
Solution:
QUESTION


text: _URL_ Uehiro Professor of Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford. His areas of research include the ethics of genetics, research ethics, medical ethics, sports ethics and the analytic philosophical basis of practical ethics. Julian is also Fellow of St Cross College, Oxford, Director of the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, and Head of the Melbourne–Oxford Stem Cell Collaboration, which is devoted to examining the ethical implications of cloning and embryonic stem cell research. He is also the editor of the Journal of Medical Ethics. The greatest problems of the 21st century - climate change, terrorism, poverty and global inequality, among others – are not the result of external threat, but predominantly the result of human choice and behaviour. Julian argues that when addressing these problems, we should look not only to policies tailored to our moral limitations, but to altering the biological dispositions which contribute to these limitations. In this seminar he will explore the possibility of using medicine to improve moral behaviour, discuss what impact it would have on our freedom, evaluate the ongoing redefinition of normality, and suggest alternative ways forward.


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Chapter 1: "In the Eye of the Beholder" (ein Bildungsroman)
In this chapter, we'll explore the inspiration behind creating Explore Missouri's German Heritage, the beginnings of MH's German Heritage program, and the fascinating evolution of this publication.
Missouri Humanities has spent the last several years forming partnerships and developing programming dedicated to commemorating and interpreting Missouri's rich German cultural heritage. In 2019, Missouri Humanities partnered with Missouri Life Publishing to create a "book-a-zine" exploring the many facets of "Germanness" in our state: Explore Missouri's German Heritage. Authored by Dr. W. Arthur Mehrhoff, the publication serves as both a travel guide and coffee table book.


Women do better on math tests when they fake their names
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There's a pernicious myth that says women aren't as good at math as men. And disturbingly, reminding women of this stereotype just before they write a math test will have a detrimental affect on their performance. So what would happen if a woman could pretend to be someone else while writing the test?
Unsurprisingly, and as the title of this post already suggests, women do indeed perform better on math tests when they assume a name other than their own — and this happens regardless of whether they take a male or female name.
As a recent study by Shen Zhang has shown, using another person's name is a kind of hack to overrule the self-reputational threat — the fear some women have of doing poorly when they're concerned that it'll be taken as proof of a stereotype. But removing this pressure seems to alleviate the fear and the distraction.
For the study, Zhang recruited 110 women and 72 men — all of them undergrads — and had them answer 30 multiple-choice math questions. Prior to the test, and in an effort to instill the stereotype threat, all participants were told that men typically outperform women at math. Some of the volunteers were told to write the test under their real name, but some were told to complete the test under one of four different aliases, either Jacob Tyler, Scott Lyons, Jessica Peterson, or Kaitlyn Woods.
When the results were in, men outperformed the women. Thank you, self-reputational threat.
But women who assumed an alias, whether it be male or female, performed better than the women who did not. And — importantly — they did just as well as the men.
"These findings suggest that women's impaired math performance is often due to the threat of confirming a negative stereotype as being true of the self," conclude the researchers.
The researchers recommend the use of non-name identification procedures in testing, as well as coping strategies that "allow stigmatised individuals to disconnect their self from a threatening situation," which they say will disarm negative stereotypes.
Or, we could finally stop telling women that they suck at math. How's that for a novel idea?
Read the entire study at Self and Identity, "L'eggo My Ego: Reducing the Gender Gap in Math by Unlinking the Self from Performance."
Image: Minerva Studio/Shutterstock.
If the women in the study were really worried (even subconsciously) about their performance reinforcing a stereotype about women and math, why did taking a different feminine name improve their performance just the same as taking a different masculine name?
If this really were about the threat to "all women", I would expect that only taking a different masculine name would improve their performance. It seems like anonymity, not gender-identity, made the difference for the female participants.


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Ribbon in JavaScript (ES5) Spreadsheet control
30 Jan 2023 / 4 minutes to read
It helps to organize a spreadsheet's features into a series of tabs. By clicking the expand or collapse icon, you can expand or collapse the ribbon toolbar dynamically.
Ribbon Customization
You can customize the ribbon using the following methods,
Method Action
hideRibbonTabs Used to show or hide the existing ribbon tabs.
enableRibbonTabs Used to enable or disable the existing ribbon tabs.
addRibbonTabs Used to add custom ribbon tabs.
hideToolbarItems Used to show or hide the existing ribbon toolbar items.
enableToolbarItems Used to enable or disable the specified toolbar items.
addToolbarItems Used to add the custom items in ribbon toolbar.
hideFileMenuItems Used to show or hide the ribbon file menu items.
enableFileMenuItems Used to enable or disable file menu items.
addFileMenuItems Used to add custom file menu items.
The following code example shows the usage of ribbon customization.
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ej.base.enableRipple(true);
var columns = [{ width: 180 }, { width: 130 }, { width: 130 }, { width: 180 }, { width: 130 }, { width: 120 }];
var sheets = [{ ranges: [{ dataSource: data }], columns: columns }];
var spreadsheet = new ej.spreadsheet.Spreadsheet({
 sheets: sheets,
 created: function () {
 spreadsheet.cellFormat({ fontWeight: 'bold', textAlign: 'center' }, 'A1:F1');
 // Hiding the 'Insert' from ribbon.
 spreadsheet.hideRibbonTabs(['Insert']);
 // Set diabled state to 'View' ribbon tab.
 spreadsheet.enableRibbonTabs(['View'], false);
 // Adding the 'Help' ribbon tab at the last index.
 // Specify the ribbon tab header text in last optional argument('insertBefore') for inserting new tab before any existing tab.
 spreadsheet.addRibbonTabs([{ header: { text: 'Help' }, content: [{ text: 'Feedback', tooltipText: 'Feedback',
 click: function (args) { /* Any click action for this toolbar item will come here. */ } }] }]);
 // Hiding the unwanted toobar items from 'Home' by specifying its index.
 spreadsheet.hideToolbarItems('Home', [0, 1, 2, 4, 14, 15, 21, 24]);
 // Set diable state to 'Underline', 'Wrap text' toobar items from 'Home' by specifying the item id.
 spreadsheet.enableToolbarItems('Home', ['${spreadsheet.element.id}_underline', '${spreadsheet.element.id}_wrap'], false);
 // Set diable state to 'Protect Sheet' toolbar item from 'Data' by mentioning its index.
 spreadsheet.enableToolbarItems('Data', [0], false);
 // Adding the new 'Custom Formulas' toolbar item under 'Formulas' tab for adding custom formulas.
 spreadsheet.addToolbarItems(
 'Formulas', [{ type: 'Separator' }, {
 text: 'Custom Formulas', tooltipText: 'Custom Formulas',
 // You can set click handler for each new custom toolbar item
 click: function (args) {
 // You can add custom formualas here.
 }
 }]);
 // Adding new custom item 'Import' after the existing 'Open' item. By default, new item will add after the specified item.
 spreadsheet.addFileMenuItems([{ text: 'Import', iconCss: 'e-open e-icons' }], 'Open');
 // Adding new custom item 'Export As' after the existing 'Save As' item.
 // Set 'insertAfter' optional argument as 'false' for adding new item before the specified item.
 spreadsheet.addFileMenuItems(
 [{
 text: 'Export As', iconCss: 'e-save e-icons', items: [{ text: 'XLSX', iconCss: 'e-xlsx e-icons' },
 { text: 'XLS', iconCss: 'e-xls e-icons' }, { text: 'CSV', iconCss: 'e-csv e-icons' }]
 }],
 'Save As', false);
 },
 fileMenuBeforeOpen: function () {
 // Since the file menu items are created dynamically, so need to perform the hide/show and enable/disable operations
 // under filemenu before open event.
 // Hiding the 'Save As' and 'Open' item.
 spreadsheet.hideFileMenuItems(['Save As', 'Open']);
 // Set diable state to 'New' item. You can perform any file menu items customization by specifying the item id,
 // if it has more than one same item text. Set the last argument 'isUniqueId' as true for using the item id.
 spreadsheet.enableFileMenuItems(['${spreadsheet.element.id}_New'], false, true);
 },
 fileMenuItemSelect: function (args) {
 // Custom file menu items select handler
 switch (args.item.text) {
 case 'Import': select('#${spreadsheet.element.id}_fileUpload', spreadsheet.element).click();
 break;
 case 'XLSX': spreadsheet.save({ saveType: 'Xlsx' });
 break;
 case 'XLS': spreadsheet.save({ saveType: 'Xls' });
 break;
 case 'CSV': spreadsheet.save({ saveType: 'Csv' });
 break;
 }
 },
 openUrl: '_URL_
 saveUrl: '_URL_
 // Removed the unwanted support for this samples
 showFormulaBar: false, showSheetTabs: false, allowInsert: false, allowDelete: false, allowMerge: false
});
spreadsheet.appendTo('#spreadsheet');
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Deciphering Cross-Linking in Starch: A Critical Exploration
The concept of the degree of cross-linking serves as a pivotal term in understanding the intricate nature of materials, particularly starch. In the realm of starch, cross-linking unfolds when the chains of glucose units within the starch molecule interconnect, forging new links facilitated by a cross-linking agent. Examples of such agents include sodium trimetaphosphate or phosphorus oxychloride. This interlinking process has profound implications for the properties of starch, encompassing factors like solubility, viscosity, and water-binding capacity.
Unraveling the Impact on Starch Properties
The degree of cross-linking plays a decisive role in shaping the characteristics of starch. Notably, it introduces alterations in solubility, viscosity, and water-binding capacity, thereby influencing the behavior of starch in diverse environments. Starch characterized by a low level of cross-linking typically exhibits heightened viscosity in aqueous solutions compared to its native counterpart. Conversely, an escalation in cross-linking has the potential to diminish viscosity. Moreover, the degree of cross-linking becomes a defining factor in how starch responds to varying pH conditions.
Navigating the Spectrum: Slight, Medium, and High Cross-Linking
The continuum of cross-linking extends across three distinctive phases: slight, medium, and high degrees of cross-linking. This classification hinges on the extent to which starch molecules intertwine with phosphate groups.
 - Slightly Cross-Linked Starch: This variant showcases a minimal level of phosphate cross-linking, characterizing it as having a subtle influence on starch properties.
 - Medium Cross-Linked Starch: Positioned in the middle of the spectrum, medium cross-linked starch embodies an intermediate level of cross-linking, influencing its behavior in a nuanced manner.
 - High Cross-Linked Starch: This category denotes starch with an extensive and robust network of cross-links, resulting in profound alterations in its properties.
Implications on Starch Characteristics
The degree of cross-linking is a multifaceted determinant, intricately woven into the fabric of starch properties. It orchestrates shifts in water-binding capacity, viscosity, and stability across diverse environments. Higher degrees of cross-linking are often associated with reduced viscosity and diminished gel strength. Conversely, lower degrees of cross-linking tend to amplify viscosity and fortify gel strength, presenting a spectrum of possibilities for tailoring starch to specific applications.
In the realm of starch science, comprehending the implications of cross-linking provides a pathway to harnessing its potential in crafting tailor-made solutions for a myriad of industrial and culinary endeavors.
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Have you ever experienced the dreaded Orbi purple light issue? You're not alone.
Many users have faced this frustrating problem, which indicates a lack of internet connection or synchronization between the Orbi router and satellite.
Fear not, because we're here to help! In this blog post, we will explore the various causes of the Orbi purple light issue and provide practical solutions to get your internet up and running in no time.
- Understand the difference between a purple light on an Orbi router and a satellite to troubleshoot issues.
- Inspect and secure cable connections, power cycle your system, or resync the devices to fix the purple light issue.
- Prevent future problems by proper device placement and regular firmware updates.
Understanding What Orbi Purple Light Means
It's essential to understand what the Orbi purple light signifies before diving into troubleshooting.
The Orbi purple light issue can manifest in two distinct forms: a solid purple light on the Orbi router and a solid purple light on the Orbi satellite.
While a purple light on the router indicates a lack of internet connection, a purple light on the satellite signifies that the satellite isn't synced with the router.
By understanding these distinctions, you'll be better equipped to tackle the problem at its source.
Alongside these two primary manifestations, you may also encounter variations such as a magenta or blinking purple light.
The underlying causes of these Orbi purple light issues could range from damaged ethernet cables, internet outages in your area, firmware issues, or even defective Orbi devices.
Now that we've laid the foundation, let's dive into the troubleshooting process.
1. Purple Light on Orbi Router
When you see a purple light on your Orbi router, it's a clear indication that there's no internet connection.
This can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you rely on a stable connection for work, entertainment, or staying connected with friends and family.
To address this issue, it's essential to identify the root cause. It could be a problem with the modem's configuration or other factors such as network congestion or interference from other devices.
By understanding the potential causes, you'll be better equipped to implement the appropriate troubleshooting steps and get your internet connection back on track.
2. Purple Light on Orbi Satellite
On the other hand, a purple light on the Orbi satellite indicates that the router and satellite are not connected, meaning the satellite is not synchronized with the router. This lack of synchronization can lead to an unstable or non-existent connection for your devices.
Thankfully, there are steps you can take to rectify this issue.
- Start by unplugging all cables and wires, restarting your router, and removing any unwanted or unused devices from the network.
- To synchronize your Orbi satellite, press the sync button on the satellite and then the sync button on the Orbi router within two minutes.
By following these steps, you can resolve the Orbi magenta light issue and improve the bandwidth for your remaining connected devices.
Troubleshooting Steps to Fix the Orbi Purple Light
With a solid understanding of the Orbi purple light and its variations, we can now delve into the troubleshooting steps to address this issue.
Notably, most solutions don't require advanced technical skills, making them accessible to everyone.
The basic troubleshooting steps to fix the Orbi purple light involve inspecting and securing all cable connections, power cycling your Orbi system, and resynchronizing your Orbi router and satellite using the sync button on both devices within a two-minute window.
By following these steps, you'll increase your chances of resolving the issue and restoring a reliable connection for your devices.
1. Inspect and Secure Cable Connections
Loosened or damaged cables can often be the cause of the Orbi purple light issue. To address this problem, it's crucial to inspect and secure all cable connections.
Start by checking that the cables are securely fastened and in the appropriate port. After securing the connections, ensure that the cables are not frayed or torn, which could impede their capacity to establish a connection.
If the purple light persists, double-check that the Ethernet cable is connected from the modem to the Orbi WAN port. If available, you can also try using another cable.
2. Power Cycle Your Orbi System
Another effective troubleshooting step is power cycling your Orbi system.
Power cycling involves disconnecting and reconnecting the power cord, effectively rebooting your devices to clear any temporary glitches or errors.
To power cycle your Orbi system, first, turn off or shut down all devices connected to the router's network.
After allowing a two-minute period, turn on your modem and allow it to boot up. Subsequently, turn on your Orbi router and satellite or wall plug satellite.
By power cycling your Orbi system, you can potentially resolve the purple light issue and restore a stable connection for your devices.
3. Resync Orbi Router and Satellite
Resynchronization is another crucial troubleshooting step to address the Orbi purple light issue. By pressing the sync button on both the Orbi router and satellite within a two-minute time frame, you can reestablish the connection between the two devices.
If the synchronization is unsuccessful, you can attempt the process again. If the Orbi light turns orange or yellow during the syncing process, it indicates that the synchronization is successful, but the connection is not strong.
In such cases, contacting Netgear technical support for further assistance is best.
Advanced Solutions for Persistent Purple Light Issues
If you've tried the basic troubleshooting steps and the Orbi purple light issue persists, it's time to explore more advanced solutions. These solutions include updating the Orbi firmware, factory resetting your Orbi devices, or contacting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for further assistance.
Remember that before proceeding with advanced solutions, it's essential to back up your Orbi settings and configurations to avoid losing any vital information. By implementing these advanced solutions, you can potentially resolve persistent purple light issues that have not been addressed by basic troubleshooting methods, ultimately restoring your internet connection and ensuring a seamless experience.
1. Update Orbi Firmware
Outdated firmware can often cause the Orbi purple light issue. Updating the Orbi firmware can help resolve any flaws or errors in the router's firmware, thereby fixing the purple light issue.
To update the Orbi firmware, first update the router firmware. After updating the router firmware, proceed to update the satellite firmware one by one. By keeping your Orbi firmware up-to-date, you can effectively prevent potential purple light issues and maintain a stable and reliable internet connection.
2. Factory Reset Your Orbi Devices
If the purple light persists after trying all the troubleshooting steps and updating the firmware, a factory reset of your Orbi devices may be necessary. A factory reset erases all configuration and passwords, essentially returning your Orbi devices to their default settings. This can help fix the purple light issue caused by firmware errors or other complex issues.
To factory reset your Orbi devices, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. After the factory reset, you can restore your Orbi settings and configurations using the Orbi app or web interface.
Keep in mind that a factory reset should be considered a last resort, as it erases all your customized settings.
3. Contact Your ISP for Assistance
If the Orbi purple light remains after attempting all the troubleshooting steps and advanced solutions, contacting your ISP for assistance is necessary.
Your ISP can help diagnose and address any issues related to your internet connection, which may be causing the Orbi purple light issue.
When contacting your ISP, ensure that you provide them with pertinent information regarding your Orbi system, including the model and serial numbers and any other relevant details.
Your ISP can guide you through additional troubleshooting steps or inform you if there's an internet outage in your area.
In some cases, your ISP may even be able to assist with replacing or repairing defective Orbi devices.
Preventing Future Orbi Purple Light Problems
Now that we've explored various solutions to address the Orbi purple light issue, discussing preventive measures is crucial to avoid encountering this problem in the future.
By implementing these measures, you can maintain a stable and reliable internet connection, ensuring that your Orbi devices function seamlessly.
Two key preventive measures include:
- Ensuring proper Orbi device placement
- Keeping your firmware up-to-date.
By following these simple yet effective measures, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of facing the Orbi purple light issue in the future and maintain a smooth and hassle-free internet experience.
Proper Orbi Device Placement
Proper Orbi device placement is essential for maintaining a stable connection and preventing future purple light issues.
The distance between the Orbi satellite and router, as well as the materials of the walls, can have an impact on the performance of Orbi devices.
For optimal performance, place the satellite within range of the router's WiFi signal and at least two rooms away from the base router. Additionally, keep the satellite away from metal objects and walls, which can interfere with the signal.
Proper device placement not only helps prevent future purple light issues but also ensures the best possible performance for your entire Orbi network.
Regular Firmware


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Dental Aptitude Test Program
The Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) Program is conducted by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), in coordination with the American Dental Association, and has been in operation on a national basis since 1966.
As a dental school applicant, you are encouraged to participate in the DAT well in advance of applying to dental school. Ideally, you should take the DAT exam at least one year before entering dental school.
Submission of DAT scores is an admission requirement of most of the 10 Canadian dental schools, though not all the schools require results from the Manual Dexterity Test. Canadian DAT scores are accepted by most U.S. dental schools, but because the U.S. DAT does not include a manual dexterity component, results of the U.S. DAT cannot be used for admission to Canadian dental schools. For exceptional circumstances, contact the dental school regarding their possible acceptance of U.S. DAT scores.
Examinations are held twice a year, in November and February, at various test centres across Canada. The testing program is designed to evaluate general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, twoand three-dimensional visual perception and manual dexterity.
While all Canadian dental schools require applicants to submit DAT scores as part of the admission process, the test results are only one factor considered in evaluating the admission potential of an applicant. The relative importance of DAT scores in evaluating the admission potential of an applicant is determined by each dental school and is not regulated by the DAT Program.
Registration for the DAT is not an application to dental school. Information on admission requirements of individual dental schools must be obtained directly from each dental school.
DAT regulations, guidelines and fees are subject to change without notice.
Information for Dental School Applicants
Pre-Dental School Requirements
To complete an application for entry to a dental school, contact the school(s) of your choice directly and return the completed application according to the instructions given by the school(s) you are applying to.
There are certain basic pre-dental education courses that must be completed before enrolment in dental school. Since these requirements vary from school to school, it is essential that applicants contact the appropriate school(s) to determine specific admission requirements. Contact information for Canadian dental schools is listed on its own page.
Scope of the DAT
|SCOPE OF DENTAL APTITUDE TEST (DAT)|
|Component||Number of Questions||Time allotted|
|Manual Dexterity Test (MDT)||N/A||30 minutes|
|Survey of Natural Sciences (SNS)||70 questions ( Biology 1-40 chemistry 41-70)||60 minutes|
|Perceptual Ability Test (PAT)||90 questions||60 minutes|
|Reading Comprehension Test (RCT)||50 questions||50 minutes|
There are 4 examinations included in the English DAT and 3 examinations included in the French DAT. The tests are administered over one half (½) day and include:
1. Manual Dexterity Test - 30 minutes
Carving a specified model out of a cylindrical bar of soap specially made for the DAT.
*Please note that not all Canadian dental schools use the Manual Dexterity Test (MDT) as part of their admission requirements. It is your responsibility to verify the admission requirements of dental schools that you are interested in applying to and to understand each school's admission requirements. Students who plan to apply to more than one school should strongly consider taking the MDT.
2. Survey of Natural Sciences - 60 minutes
Biology - origin of life; cell metabolism (including photosynthesis); enzymology; cellular processes; thermodynamics; organelle structure and function; mitosis/meiosis; biological organization and relationship of major taxa (using the five-kingdom system: monera, planti; anamalia; protista; fungi); Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology - structure and function of vertebrate systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, immunological, digestive, respiratory, urinary, nervous/senses, endocrine, and reproductive); Developmental Biology - fertilization, descriptive embryology, and developmental mechanisms; Genetics: molecular genetics; human genetics; classical genetics; Chromosomal genetics; Evaluation, Ecology, and Behaviour: natural selection; population genetics/speciation; cladistics; population and community ecology; ecosystems; animal behaviour (including social).
General Chemistry – Stoichiometry and General Concepts (percent composition; empirical formulae; balancing equations; moles and molecular formulas; molecular formula weights; molar mass; density; calculations from balanced equations; gases (kinetic molecular theory of gases; Dalton's, Boyle's, Charles', and ideal gas laws); liquids and solids; (intermolecular forces; phase changes; vapour pressure; structures; polarity; properties); Solutions (polarity; properties; colligative; non-colligative; forces; concentration calculations) Acids and Bases (pH; strength; BrØnsted-Lowry reactions; calculations) Chemical Equilibria (molecular; acid/base; precipitation; calculations; Le Chatelier's principle); Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry (law of thermodynamics; Hess's law; spontaneity; enthalpies and entropies; heat transfer) Chemical Kinetics (rate laws; activation energy; half-life) Oxidation-Reduction Reactions (balancing equations; determination of oxidation numbers; electrochemical calculations; electrochemical concepts and terminology) Atomic and Molecular Structure (electron configuration; orbital types; Lewis-Dot diagrams; atomic theory; quantum theory; molecular geometry; bond types; sub-atomic particles) Periodic Properties (representative elements; transition elements; periodic trends; descriptive chemistry) Nuclear Reactions (balancing equations; binding energy; decay processes; particles; terminology) Laboratory (basic techniques; equipment; error analysis; safety; data analysis)
3. Perceptual Ability - 60 minutes
The Perceptual Ability Test is comprised of six subtests: 1) apertures, 2) view recognition, 3) angle discrimination, 4) paper folding, 5) cube counting, and 6) 3D form development.
4. Reading Comprehension (English DAT only) - 50 minutes
Consists of 3 reading passages. Ability to read, organize, analyze and remember new information in dental and basic sciences. Ability to comprehend thoroughly when studying scientific information. Reading materials are typical of materials encountered in the first year of dental school and require no prior knowledge of the topic other than a basic undergraduate preparation in science.
The Englishand French-language examinations require approximately 5 and 4 hours respectively, with no formal lunch break. However, stretch breaks will be provided.


1. Technical Help Center
 2. BK6190 Hematology Analyzer
How to clear Diluent/Lyse Empty error.
 1. Check if your Lyse or Diluent containers are empty.
 2. If they are, replace them with new full containers and perform these steps.
 1. Menu>Service>prime all.
 2. Repeat the priming two times.
 3. If you still have Diluent or Lyse in the containers, perform the priming at least three times.


010102: A-priori probability must be between 0 and 1.
The apriori file gives a weight to the input classes that will be used during the classification. Each cell in the classification has a probability of being assigned to each class. The cell will be assigned to the class that it has the highest probability of being. In certain situations, you know that a cell is more likely to be part of one class over the other.
For example, if you are classifying a coastal area, it is more likely that a cell will be water than another land use. Since this apriori information defines a probability, to normalize the probabilities, they should add up to 1. Therefore, all apriori probabilities must be between 0 and 1.
Make sure all the probabilities in the apriori file are between 0 and 1. Check the Class Probability or Maximum Likelihood Classification documentation for further details on the formatting of the apriori file.


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March 18 Rally for Immigrant Women, Youth, and Families
MomsRising.org joined national leaders and advocates in the Upper Senate Park of the U.S. Capitol to co-host the March 18 Rally for Immigrant Women, Youth, and Families. The event serves as a platform for immigrant women, youth, and immigration reform advocates calling for an immigration policy reform that advances the civil and human rights of immigrant women and their families.
Statement from Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director of MomsRising.org:
"Across the nation, immigrant women are essential contributors to our American families, communities, and economy. Yet on a daily basis undocumented immigrant women who aspire to be citizens, are marginalized due to our broken immigration system, facing the fear of being separated from their children because our country currently has an inadequate roadmap to obtaining legal citizenship.
"The current dysfunctional immigration system is also inflicting unnecessary pain on women who entered our country using legal channels. The backlogs and decades-long waiting periods for family reunification are unacceptable.
"We must work together to advocate for an immigration reform that parallels with our American values of family unity. That's who we are as a nation. And that's why at MomsRising.org, we are advocating to reform our immigration policy so it strengths our families, our communities, and our national economy.
"It is estimated that five million children in our country live in fear of being separated from their parents. Currently over 5,100 children are now in foster care after being separated from their parents.
"Enough is enough. We are a nation of strong family values. Our economy is fueled by diversity.
"Congress must come together to develop policies that are good for all our families.
"As mothers, we are calling for inclusive and humane immigration policies that strengthen our families, builds our economy, and aligns with our nation's values."


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Ultrasonic bath frequency is very important. Before we know the difference between ultrasonic bath frequencies, we should know what the corresponding frequencies mean.
Ultrasonic bath frequency
28KHz refers to the number of vibration per minute, which is 28,000
40KHz is the number of vibration per minute, which is 40,000
In the field of ultrasonic cleaning, the most common frequency one is 40 KHz, one is 28 KHz. Generally, the larger the bubble generated by the low-frequency acoustic wave, the stronger the cleaning force will be. And the more suitable for cleaning the surface, the high frequency sound waves generated by the bubbles are relatively smaller. But there are a lot more bubbles, will be more suitable for the cleaning of high precision products.
Ultrasonic bath frequency with 28KHz is often used to clean large, heavy parts or high density material workpiece.
Ultrasonic bath with 40KHz is usually used to clean smaller, more sophisticated parts, or to remove tiny particles.
At present, the household ultrasonic cleaner, as well as the commercial ultrasonic cleaner used more than 40KHz or 42KHz frequency. Because the machine is relatively small, and considering a cleaning range, 40KHz has much larger cleaning range han 28KHz.
For more information, please contact us freely at _EMAIL_ or visit our website at DK SONIC.


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The Legacy project, will be centering the Concordia Black student community and situating Concordia in a broader continuum of Black student and youth presence, mobilization, and connections through and around Concordia. This project will bring together six decades of Black student presence at Concordia into a week of activities and conversations across campus that will activate, celebrate, and strengthen the legacy of Black student culture & activism at Concordia.
August 24th, 2024, will mark the 50th anniversary of Concordia University and an important opportunity to engage with and reflect on Concordia's history and place in the world – a place that has been shaped by its communities and has participated in the shaping of communities. With this anniversary quickly approaching there is a need to present and activate Concordia's history in ways that invite its present community to see itself in and engage with the lineage. This is particularly necessary for communities who have historically been oppressed by and excluded from university histories.


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I know there are not so many of us but I was just asked about Ink on my blog and what you do with it. This arises from someone want more space to take notes in ink without opening the Topic Notes pane and getting all notes in the foreground rather than hidden in a note.
Please can I suggest this as an improvement.
In Topic Notes - Ink can be lassoed and converted to text or an image and appended to the text notes.
In a Topic:
- Topic Ink can be converted to text but not an image.
- A Topic Sketch cannot be converted to an image or text. It can't be copied to the Topic Note for processing there.
Please provide the functions to:
- Topic Ink to an image
- Topic Sketches to an image or text
- Ability to drag sketches between topics like images and into notes


text: In this study, we develop a compressible fluid analysis program that enables fully automatic generation of computational grids using Hierarchical Cartesian grids and immersed boundary methods. However, these methods are associated with low analysis accuracy, oscillations observed in the surface distribution, and violations of conservation laws near an object. This is because the object geometry is represented using a specific algorithm within the flow solver. We demonstrate that the proposed method is sufficiently accurate by comparing its results with those obtained via the conventional analysis method using body fitted grids. We also explain why the surface physical quantity distribution oscillates when the grid resolution is relatively low. In addition, we have clarified why conserved quantities in the vicinity of the object are not conserved and proposed a method to resolve this problem. Herein, we show that mass conservation is strictly followed by the proposed method.


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What does CUNT mean in Funnies?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand CUNT in the Miscellaneous field in general and in the Funnies terminology in particular.
Find a translation for CUNT in other languages:
Select another language:
What does CUNT mean?
- cunt, bitch(noun)
- a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked
Discuss this CUNT abbreviation with the community:
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What is OpenStruct used for?
(Scott Hollinshead) #1
I have come accross OpenStruct quite a lot recently as I venture into other peoples code on GitHub or watching a few conferences online.
Can somebody please explain what is is and why you use it?
I have seen Struct also, could someone explain what this is too and also what the difference between OpenStruct and Struct are ?
I saw this recently in a conference @benorenstein did last year at Rocky Mountain Ruby some of the code was this:
class DateRange < Struct.new(:start_date, :end_date)
end
class Order < OpenStruct
 def placed_between?(date_range)
 placed_at >= date_range.start_date &&
 place_at <= date_range.end_date
 end
end
Thanks
(Matthew Sumner) #2
So I believe they are both just convenient ways to bundle a bunch of attributes into a object. The difference between the two is in their initialization, a Struct takes position order arguments while OpenStruct will take a hash and derive attributes from it.
Both are used when a class is too heavy handed but you still need to represent something as an object. It seems like a good practice to use them to represent data over things like arrays of hashes because later on, when/if the code needs to change it is simple enough to swap out the structs for new, more complex objects.
(Geoff Harcourt) #3
@deviousduck is right. If you're building lots of small, non-ActiveRecord classes, and you find yourself setting up a objects where the #initialize method just sets the arguments to instance variables, and then you're referencing those same variables through attr_reader, your class might be a good candidate for a Struct. I often don't use it because by the time I realize I need it I've already done all that work, but it's a nice pattern for simple classes.


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December 9, 2020
What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Puerto Rico for the purpose of getting a protection order?
Domestic violence for the purpose of getting a protection order is when one of the following people repeatedly use physical force, psychological violence, intimidation, or harassment in order to cause physical harm to yourself, your property, or to another person in order to cause you severe emotional harm:
 - your spouse;
 - your ex-spouse;
 - a person with whom you share or have shared a home;
 - a person who you are dating or have dated; or
 - a person with whom you have a child in common.1
A person can be a victim of domestic violence regardless of his/her sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, or immigration status.
1 See 8 L.P.R.A. § 602(q)


Lining Extrusion and Cracking
Lining extrusion and cracking may be caused by overheating, which can reduce the strength of linings so that the material yields and cracks from the effect of normal and shear forces transmitted through very thin oil films. Wiping does not necessarily occur under such conditions.
Addressing the Damage
Fit new or reconditioned bearing pads. To prevent future damage, investigate and, if possible, reduce the maximum operating temperatures.
Figure 1: Cracking of whitemetal lining due to operation at excessively high temperatures; note displacement of whitemetal over the edge of the pad due to extrusion
Figure 2: Cracking and displacement of whitemetal lining of pad due to overheating under steady load conditions


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Can Flood Geology Explain Thick Chalk Beds?
by Andrew A. Snelling, Ph.D.
Published in: Creation Ex Nihilo Technical Journal, volume 8, number 1, pp. 11-15.
© 1994 Creation Science Foundation Published with permission. All rights reserved.
Most people would have heard of, or seen (whether in person or in photographs), the famous White Cliffs of Dover in southern England. The same beds of chalk are also found along the coast of France on the other side of the English Channel. The chalk beds extend inland across England and northern France, being found as far north and west as the Antrim Coast and adjoining areas of Northern Ireland. Extensive chalk beds are also found in North America, through Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee (the Selma Chalk), in Nebraska and adjoining states (the Niobrara Chalk), and in Kansas (the Fort Hayes Chalk) (Pettijohn, 1957).
Chalk Beds, Flood Geology, Hardgrounds
For Full Text
Please see the Download PDF link above for the entire article.


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Origin of the name MERIKH.
Etymology of the
Meaning of the baby name MERIKH.
MERIKH (ملك). From
name for the planet "Mars." Also spelled Mirrikh.
the Ministers of his High Majesty (who is exalted like Saturn, fierce as
* In the Original it is Beheram Solat, Merikh
Suttuvit. Beheram, in the ancient Persic,
signifies Mars, and Merikh, in the Arabic,
signifies the same.


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Glyptoteket is a Copenhagen landmark, a retreat for reflection. We created the new visual identity and communication concept for the world-renowned museum. The task was to make a new visual identity and communication concept that ensures relevance for the renowned and respected 133-year-old museum, while staying true to the guiding vision: That art is about immersion and that its ultimate purpose is to create room for contemplation.
This vision is clear when visiting the museum, but the visual identity needed to follow. For the new identity we focus on art's ability to put eternal questions into perspective. We've used the original titles from pieces in the collection and transformed them into news-like headlines such as "Adonis leaves Venus this weekend" and "Amor whispers to a young girl this Saturday". By combining the old stories with a modern way of communicating, Glyptoteket's identity displays the timelessness of the art pieces. Now, the museum's eternal messages of love and lust, power and desire are exhibited throughout the city, bringing forward the allure of the past in a contemporary perspective.


extend operator
Creates calculated columns and appends them to the result set.
Syntax
| extend alias1 = expression1, alias2 = expression2, alias3 = ...
Arguments
nametypedescription
AliasstringThe name of the column to add or update.
ExpressionexpressionA calculation over the columns of the dataset.
Returns
A copy of the input dataset result similar to the one below:
 - Column names noted by extend that already exist in the input are removed and appended as their new calculated values.
 - Column names noted by extend that do not exist in the input are appended as their new calculated values.
Examples
['http-logs']
| extend upper_ct = toupper(content_type)
['http-logs']
| extend extension = extract('/([a-z]*)', 1, content_type), duration_bucket=bin(req_duration_ms, 100)
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San Francisco's Post Office opened by March 15, 1849 and its first postmark was a
manuscript, used from March 15 to June 20. San Francisco began using a postmarking
device on June 20, the straightline illustrated above, with the date written in
manuscript. Rates were indicated in manuscript until devices were obtained later in
1849. In the early years, there was no need for cancels because there were no stamps
available to cancel until the United States 1851 issue.
Three useful sources exist for classifying San Francisco postmarks, rate marks and cancels:
- The most comprehensive is Mahoney, John M., San Francisco Postal Markings, _PHONE_,
La Posta Monograph Series, Vol. 8, La Posta Publications, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 1992.
Mahoney's book includes tracings of postmarks, killers, rate marks and other
- Also important is Williams, John H., California Town Postmarks, 1849 - 1935, Western
Cover Society, 1997, published by Leonard H. Hartmann, Louisville, Ky. This book deals
exclusively with postmarks and contains numerous tracings as well.
- Third is an article by Friend, Clifford L., The 26mm Double Circle Postal Marking Of
San Francisco, Western Express, Vol XXV, No. 1, January, 1975, p. 11-18. This article is
limited to the double circle postmark introduced at San Francisco in September, 1861.
Friend's work is built upon earlier studies by Stanley Ashbrook. Neither Mahoney nor
Williams does justice to the several varieties of this postmark. Mahoney lists them all
as type 79. Williams lists five types, SAF 590, 600, 610, 620 and 630 but gives little
help for distinguishing them.
The two books have their strengths and weaknesses. Mahoney covers a broader field, but
in the early postmarks, there are some omissions and some of the usage dates are suspect.
He also uses a single tracing to illustrate several similar but distinct styles,
sometimes leading to confusion. Williams's book is in two large volumes, covering the
entire state. The San Francisco postmarks are found in Volume 2, but the explanation
key for his listings is found only at the start of volume 1, so you need to buy two books
to get the San Francisco postmarks with the key to understanding the listings. Williams
includes multiple tracings of the early San Francisco postmarks and has a tracing for
each style. However, some tracings have no discernible differences from other tracings
and I find the explanations sometimes inadequate for distinguishing them. I use both
books, except for the double circle postmarks, where I use Friend's types because neither
Mahoney nor Williams do justice to those postmarks. In this website, I attempt to give
type references used by each author. Only postmarks found on Hawaiian mail are relevant
to our study here so many postmarks used in San Francisco will be omitted intentionally.
Others may exist but I have not recorded them. Please send me
an E-mail (_EMAIL_) with information about other San Francisco pre-1870 postmarks on covers from
San Francisco postmarks are found on most letters arriving from Hawaii, but in this
Period they are rarely found on letters originating on the mainland unless mailed at San
Francisco. The practice of using postmarks on letters transiting the office was some
years in the future. Mail arriving at San Francisco from Hawaii or other Pacific ports
was first entered into the United States mail at San Francisco so the postmark was used
to indicate where the letter entered, rather than merely as a transit mark.
For ease of loading and access, the San Francisco marks are divided into the following sub-pages:


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Software Integration and Distribution: Overview
This section documents all the procedures and tools used for releasing the gCube system. It is intended as the central access point to information about the integration, validation, and distribution of the system for developers, software testers, release managers, and for any other actor involved in the development of the system (see Roles).
Given the large size of the gCube system, its high degree of modularity and the number of developers involved in the implementation, a set of procedures that formalize and simplify the integration, test, documentation and distribution of the software have been defined. These procedures coordinate the actions and the timing of the different actors to achieve the desired result. Section Release Procedures provides a detailed description of each procedure by listing actors and their responsibilities for each step of each procedure.
Activities in release procedures are highly automated and supported by several tools described in section Release Tools.
- Tracking System
- Integration Infrastructure
- Testing Infrastructure
- Continuous Integration
- Release Cycle
- Maintenance Release Cycle
- Documentation Writing Guidelines
- Distribution Procedure


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Two positive numbers $\alpha$ and $\beta$ are given. We are going to describe a process of choosing a random vector on the unit sphere $S$ in $\mathbb R^3$ (given by $x^2+y^2+z^2=1$).
A vector $u\in S$ is chosen uniformly at random in the spherical disc with center $(0,0,1)$ and radius $\alpha$ on the sphere. After that a vector $v\in S$ is chosen uniformly at random on the spherical circle with center $u$ and radius $\beta$.
Can we describe the distribution of $v$ on the sphere (e.g., by specifying its density function or otherwise)? Clearly, $v$ lies in the spherical disc around $(0,0,1)$ of radius $\alpha+\beta$, however its distribution doesn't seem to be uniform. Can we estimate somehow the most frequent angle that $v$ subtends with $(0,0,1)$? The answer should certainly depend on $\alpha$ and $\beta$.
(By a "spherical disc" with center $c$ and radius $r$ we understand the set of points on the sphere whose distance from $c$ is at most $r$. Similarly, a "spherical circle" with center $c$ and radius $r$ is the set of points on the sphere whose distance from $c$ is exactly $r$.)
This question arouse related to the distribution of the polarization vector in a randomly grained polycrystalline material (ceramics).
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I think you can get the answer as a one-dimensional integral using the spherical law of cosines. – Douglas Zare Sep 30 '12 at 20:44
Let $\theta$ be the angle the second radius $uv$ makes with the first radius $pv$ (where $p=(0,0,1)$) and let $\phi$ be the angle $v$ makes with $p$. Then the distribution of $v$ depends only on $\phi$, which in turn depends only on $\theta$, which is uniformly distributed. Calculate $\phi(\theta)$ and take $d\phi/d\theta$ and you have your answer. I get $\sqrt{1 - (\cot \alpha \cot \beta - \cos \phi \csc \alpha \csc \beta)^2} \csc \phi \sin \alpha \sin \beta$ in Mathematica, but I did not check this carefully. – Yoav Kallus Sep 30 '12 at 21:43
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Grasping the seedling disinfection before the spring sowing, the spring rodent control, the Qingyuan sweeping and the spring irrigation, and the work of killing and killing the spring, can prevent and control the occurrence of crop pests and diseases in the whole year can achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Rice seed disinfection
Seed-borne bacteria is the main source of re-infection of various diseases. Seed disinfection can reduce the spread of diseases and effectively reduce the incidence of diseases in the year, especially for the prevention and treatment of disease.
(1) Directly soak the rice seeds with 25%-500% of the prochloraz cream 2500-3000 times for 36-48 hours. After soaking, the seeds can be directly germinated without washing. (2) Disinfect with 85% strong chlorin solution, first pre-soak the grain with water for 8 to 12 hours, pick up the drip dry water, and soak it in 500 times of strong chlorin dilute solution for 12 hours, rinse with water. Net, then germination sowing in the usual way. It is recommended to use a breathable cloth bag to load seeds during germination. It is forbidden to use germination bags such as plastic bags and snakeskin bags to germination, and wash them 2-3 times a day during germination to keep the seeds moist.
Rice seedbed disinfection
Before planting, the smooth water will be moistened, and then evenly sprayed with 70% dikesone wettable powder or 75% chlorothalonil wettable powder 800 times, and then sown, which can reduce the rot of the seedlings. The occurrence of illness and nursery.
Spring is the peak period of pests and breeding in the agricultural areas. Each village must seize this critical period, and carry out a rodent control before the spring sowing spring, and use the village and village as the unit to uniformly release the rodenticide bait. Promote the rotation of anti-coagulant rodenticides that are highly effective, safe, and free of secondary poisoning, such as enemy sodium Salt, sea-killing ether, and bromadiolone . It is strictly forbidden to use highly toxic rat poisons that are prohibited by the state, such as tetramine and fluoroacetamide.
The spring irrigation and mites work is carried out in time before the emergence of the wintering mites of the mites such as the mites and the mites. In the winter idle field, the ploughing field will be irrigated in time, and the running water will be irrigated for 2 to 3 times in the winter green fertility field, which will accelerate the decay of the rice blast and the death of the overwintering insect source, and reduce the base of the insect source.
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The pressure in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland Switzerland is predicted to slowly drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 1009.5 hPa today, which is considered normal.

Weather prediction: Expect more wet and unsettled conditions
The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Sankt Gallen is 7.4 hPa, with a low of 1005.3 hPa and a high of 1012.7 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.
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In Sankt Gallen, Switzerland, the barometric pressure varies throughout the year. During the summer months, the barometric pressure tends to be higher, bringing stable and sunny conditions. In contrast, during the winter, the pressure tends to be lower, which can result in unsettled weather with a higher chance of precipitation.
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Sankt Gallen is located in a picturesque region surrounded by mountains, which plays a significant role in the atmospheric pressure. The presence of mountains can influence the local weather patterns by blocking or redirecting airflow. This can lead to variations in pressure, causing the weather to change quickly and making it challenging to predict. So, keep an eye on the forecast if you're planning an outdoor adventure in Sankt Gallen!
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OHSU Auditorium Building Exterior Condition & Interior Assessment
The Auditorium Building was designed by the architect Ellis F. Lawrence and constructed in 1939. The University of Oregon (now Oregon Health and Science University) had hired Lawrence to design other buildings on the campus with the vision of creating an "acropolis of healing" on top of Marquam Hill.
The condition assessment included the exterior facade of the Auditorium Building and categorized the need of repair into three priority levels.
Building Envelope Corrections:
- Level 1 Priority Repairs should be completed in order to prevent further damage to the building. Many of these repairs are necessary to solve water intrusion problems.
- Level 2 Priority Repairs are repairs to damaged areas within the building. The repairs are designed to maintain building materials and to extend the lifespan of the materials.
- Level 3 Priority Repairs are associated with rehabilitation of the space to create greater historic integrity.
Additionally, PMA collaborated with Heritage Conservation Group, LLC, to survey and document the cultural heritage holdings in the Auditorium building.


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Nepomuk provides a number of kioslaves in order to integrate better with KDE.
The NepomukSearch kio-slave is the most prominent kio-slave. It's main job is to answer search queries.
The Nepomuk KIO slave is responsible for the nepomuk protocol, and is a simple forwarding slave. It's main purpose is to analyze the relevant resource and either return the resource (if possible) or construct a query, and forward it to the nepomuksearch kio slave.
The timeline KIO slave shows file which have been modified in a specific date range.


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11g Release 1 (11.1.1)
Part Number B40105-02
Use this dialog to control the appearance of the graph legend. The graph legend (sometimes called a key) explains how worksheet data is represented on a graph. For example, you might want to display a legend to explain which colors represent which worksheet items plotted on a graph.
For more information, see:
Note: The graph type that you have selected determines which fields are displayed. Not all fields might be described on this help page.
Use this check box to display or hide the legend. This check box controls how the legend is displayed on screen and when the graph is printed or exported.
Use this drop down list to change the position of the legend (for example, above the graph or to the right of the graph). Select 'Automatic' if you want Discoverer to choose the best legend position for you.
Use this button to display or hide a color pane that enables you to change the color of the box surrounding the legend.
Use this button to display or hide a color pane that enables you to change the background color of the legend.
Use this button to display the "Edit Graph dialog: Font dialog tab", which enables you to change the font style of the legend.


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Boyer, Paul D.Alternative names
Mildred Cohn was a biochemist and biophysicist. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1938 and was a research associate in biochemistry at several universities (George Washington University, _PHONE_; Cornell University, _PHONE_; Washington University, _PHONE_; Harvard Medical School, _PHONE_). In 1960 she moved to the University of Pennsylvania, where she was professor of biophysics and physical chemistry, _PHONE_; Benjamin Rush Professor of Physiological Chemistry, _PHONE_; and professor emeritus of physiological chemistry, _PHONE_.
From the guide to the Mildred Cohn papers, _PHONE_, _PHONE_, (American Philosophical Society)
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This is a 1930 Penny that you would be proud to show your family and friends and is a truly attractive example of Australia's most famous copper rarity.
Presented in a handsome black presentation case.
Melbourne Mint records reveal that the 1930 Penny was never struck.
And while many theories have been put forward as to how it was inadvertently minted and released into circulation, no one really knows how and why. What is known is that its striking was an accident that was discovered by collectors in the 1940s.
That the 1930 Penny underwent at least ten years of circulation before it was discovered means that surviving examples show wear. The coins were used. With the majority, very well used.
How soon into its life the 1930 Penny became a collectable, and was taken out of circulation, determines its price.


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Like the catalog number, the ISRC and the EAN code, the matrix number is an additional information which can help to identify a sound recording. It consists of engraved (and/or printed) characters located around the label of a vinyl record. By extension, the terms "matrix numbers" may also refer to the complete sequence of codes visible around the inner circle of a CD. These characters and codes are used by the factories in the stages of records pressing.
It is important to notice that:
- several records manufactured in the same series usually have exactly the same matrix numbers, this is not a unique identifier for each individual item
- records containing different sound masters might have same matrix number, so this might not be a unique and infallible way to distinguish different versions
- reversely, records having exactly the same content can have different matrix numbers
Definition from the Elektra Master Discography FAQ by Andy Finney, August 2006:
- "When a vinyl disc was made, the first stage (after recording the music of course) was to cut an [sic] master disc, usually on an oversized disc made of aluminium coated in acetate or lacquer. A heated stylus (sometimes cooled by helium) would literally cut the groove of the disc into the lacquer and this master would be coated, electroplated (usually more than once) and finally stamped in a steam-heated press to produce the vinyl disc. In order to identify the acetate disc used to make a particular disc the cutting engineer would inscribe or stamp a reference number into the surface of the cut disc, between the end of the music and the space for the label. This is where the run-out-groove or scroll would be. Often this so-called Matrix Number would just be the disc catalogue number with A or B or 1 or 2 after it to show which side. Sometimes obliterated matrix numbers on discs can show changed release schedules.
Some companies (such as EMI on discs such as the 1960s Beatles albums) decoupled matrix numbers from catalogue numbers although there would almost always be a listing of the matrix number on the disc label. Even in these cases the matrix for the 'A' side would be lower than that for the 'B' side. In this way you can often identify discs where the A and B sides have been 'flipped'. Other information would sometimes be added to denote the pressing plant (many Elektra discs have this since individual LPs were pressed in more than one plant across the US) or give a sequence number to the cut or stamper. In the 1970s it became the fashion for disc cutting engineers to'sign' their matrixes. (An example being Porky's Prime Cut') Sometimes cryptic remarks would be inscribed, and on one notorious occasion an Elvis Costello album had a message in the run-out asking people to phone the record company press officer and claim a prize! (But I digress.)
Elektra albums usually had matrix number consisting of the catalogue number and the side, but the 10-inch discs had JH numbers."
For instance, the matrix numbers engraved on Baby Snakes BPR 1115 side 1 are P. BPR-1115-AS-RC1 (1) Dinkum
The following paragraphs are illustrated with Francesco Zappa RCD 10546 which matrix numbers are IFPI 2U3Q WEA mfg. OLYPHANT ifpi L901 W6063 A4 P2 310546-2 01 M1S1
The SID Code is an anti-piracy standard defined by the IFPI and Philips in order to track the source of optical discs mastering and replication. The use of SID Codes started in 1994 and grew until nowadays it has become almost systematic.
Since not all plants have both mastering and replication facilities, two identification codes have been implemented:
- the Mastering SID Code that identifies the plant that manufactured the master
- the Mould SID Code that identifies the plant where the disc was replicated
Mastering SID Code
Sometimes also refered to as LBR Code (Laser Beam Recorder Code), it indicates the plant and LBR that manufactured the master or stamper used for the disc production.
It consists of the letters "IFPI" followed by a four or five alphanumeric digit code commencing with the letter "L".
Example: the Mastering SID Code printed on Francesco Zappa RCD 10546 is IFPI L901
The Mastering SID Code must:
- Be positioned between 18.0 mm from the centre of the disc and the start of the "lead-in" (which is at a radius of 22.9 mm from the centre).
- Be a minimum of 0.5 mm high.
- Be legible without magnification.
- Be located in the metallised region of the disc.
- Read from left to right when viewed from the read-out, or play side of the disc. However many records seem not to follow this recommendation.
- Be installed in either the firmware of the LBR (i.e. the software that forms an intrinsic part of the machinery and is not readily accessible by the operator of the facility) or embedded in the system controller (i.e. the signal processing system that controls the operation of the LBR) in such a way that the operator of the system is not able to alter or remove/disable the code.
It is recommended that the space allocated exclusively for the code (determined by the user and LBR supplier) shall consist of an arc of 30º for the Mastering SID Code. It is mandatory that it is clearly separate from other features.
Mould SID Code
The Mould SID Code indicates the plant where the disc was replicated and a serial number which can be set freely by the plant.
It consists of the letters "IFPI" followed by a four or five alphanumeric digit code. The first two digits (in the case of a four digit SID Code) or the first three digits (in the case of a five digit SID Code) are assigned to the operator of the manufacturing or mastering plant by Philips Intellectual Property & Standards. The last two digits of this code are allocated by the plant to give each mould on the site, including spare moulds, a unique code.
Example: the Mould SID Code printed on Francesco Zappa RCD 10546 is IFPI 2U3Q
- The implementation guide implicitely recommends not to use "I", "O", "S" and "Q". However many records seem not to follow this recommendation.
- The Mould SID Code must be positioned within the zone that has a maximum radius of 22.5 mm.
- If Burst Cutting Area - Code is used, then the position of the Mould SID Code will be adjusted to compensate.
- The Mould SID Code must not be imprinted in the clamping area.
- The Mould SID Code must not be placed in an area that obscures the Mastering SID Code or any other user defined characters.
- The Mould SID Code must be imprinted on all substrates whether containing valid programme content or not, including blank discs, and even if not metallised. Overprinting of the Mould Code for decorative purposes is permissible.
Code 39 (barcode) is used to encode uppercase alphanumeric characters (A through Z and 0 and 9) and a few other characters such as the dollar or minus signs. This barcode is called Code 39 because there are 9 light and dark bars in each character code, and 3 of these bars are wide (39 means 3 "wide" of 9 "bars").
Example: the barcode printed on Francesco Zappa RCD 10546 is
The DVD SID Code follows the same rules as the CD plus addionnal requirements:
- The Mastering SID Code must be placed within the zone that has a maximum radius of 22.5 mm.
- If Burst Cutting Area - Code is used, then the position of the Mastering Code should be adjusted to compensate.
- No minimum radius is specified, but due regard should be paid to the following points:
- The Mastering SID Code must be located in a metallised region of the disc.
- The Mastering SID Code must not be obscured by the stack ring.
- It is recommended that the space allocated exclusively for the code (determined by the user and LBR supplier) shall consist of an arc of 30º for the current code. It is mandatory that it is clearly separate from other features.
- A further arc of 30º shall be reserved for future use.
Single layer, single side disc
If the dummy side of the disc is made from a scrap program disc, it shall bear the SID Code, even if not metallised.
Dual layer, single side disc
The Mastering SID Code must be recorded for both layers (Layer 1 and Layer 0 in DVD format discs). At least one of the Mastering SID Codes (for either Layer 1 or Layer 0) must be clearly visible.
Single layer, double side disc
The Mastering SID Codes must be recorded on both sides of the disc. It is desirable that both Mastering SID Codes are clearly visible, but it is acceptable if the code is obscured due to restrictions of the printed area.
- Article about the history of matrix numbers before the rock era: Matrix Numbers in Recordings of Gilbert & Sullivan.
- Wikipedia Matrix Numbers article
- RIAA ISRC FAQ
- IFPI Codes


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cannot implicity convert type 'System.Linq.IQueryable' to 'EntityNetimoveis.San_Imovel' An Explicit conversion exists (are you missing a cast?)
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EntityNetimoveis.San2011Entities db = new EntityNetimoveis.San2011Entities();
EntityNetimoveis.San_Imovel im = db.San_Imovel.Where(a => a.Credenciada_Id == 10);
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The type of im is an IQueryable because you are running a where query and there might be more than one result. If you want the first result matching your query you should use.FirstOrDefault(). Try changing you code as:
EntityNetimoveis.San_Imovel im = db.San_Imovel.FirstOrDefault(a => a.Credenciada_Id == 10);
If you want to return more than one entity and process them, lets say using a foreach loop, then you need to change the type of the return value to IEnumerable. See the following example:
IEnumerable ims = db.San_Imovel.Where(a => a.Credenciada_Id == 10);
The you can use the following:
foreach(var im in ims) {
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But I need more than one result, can be millions of registers that has a.Credenciada_Id == 10. I need to save this in Entity.San_Imovel and then I need to do a ForEach. How can I perform this? – Lucas_Santos Aug 24 '12 at 13:57
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If the lambda can return more than one record:
var imList = db.San_Imovel.Where(a => a.Credenciada_Id == 10).ToList();
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I have to return all register in my database that has the column Credenciada_Id equals 10. Can be millions of registers, so I need to put in San_Imovel all these registers, and then I'll do a Foreach – Lucas_Santos Aug 24 '12 at 13:55
Is SingleOrDefault supported in Linq-To-Enitities? – Tim Schmelter Aug 24 '12 at 13:55
I have edited my answer – Massimiliano Peluso Aug 24 '12 at 13:57
Exists, but I need to return more then one result. – Lucas_Santos Aug 24 '12 at 13:58
_USER_ The expression Massimiliano is using will return a List. Theoretically, you could leave off the.ToList part and you'd have a IQueryable, which implements IEnumerable. Both methods will give you more than one result if more than one result exist. – villecoder Aug 24 '12 at 14:00
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Your liver is the key to good digestion and adequate nutrition because the enzymes produced in the liver aid in the metabolism of proteins. The liver produces more enzymes from water with lemon than from any other food.
If you get a sunburn, apply witch hazel to the burned area. Witch hazel is a solution made with an extract from the leaves, twig and bark of the Hamamelis plant, that has strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that are soothing and cooling to sunburned skin.
Warm water with lemon contains citric acid which interacts with other enzymes and acids which easily stimulate the secretion of gastric juice thereby aiding digestion.


Becoming an Authority in Your Niche
Becoming an Authority in Your Niche
Issue 9 // 4th Quarter // 2014 Category:Leadership By: Alan Robertson
Good, better, or best? We live in a society of self-proclaimed "experts" in every field, but what truly makes an expert an authority? At Duck Commander, we believe that the difference between being an expert and an authority is foundationally dependent upon the consistent production of a quality product. Our duck calls are not the best in the waterfowl industry because we say so—Duck Commander is an authority, because other people recognize consistent quality.
I've often pondered the example of Paul. As recounted in Philippians, he was a Hebrew of the Hebrews—the cream of the crop. If anyone were to be known as an expert on the law, it was Paul. Possessing all the confidence of Pharisaical decree, Paul persecuted heretical believers and stood blameless under the lawful decree of a self-righteous religious system. He was the ultimate expert on righteousness under the law.
But Galatians 1:15-17 holds a hidden key to what made Paul cross over from expert to authority: "But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia…"
What made Paul an authority? Not his family, not his titles, but the time he spent in training, set apart with God. The Pauline epistles are silent on the length of time, but it is commonly believed that he spent three years in Arabia, learning and training under direct revelation of God. Interestingly enough, if this is true, it is the same amount of time that Jesus spent with His disciples during His earthly ministry. Paul's time in Arabia was his way of earning his place alongside the other apostles as the thirteenth warrior.
When Dad started this business so many years ago, he never dreamed that the waterfowl industry would know his name.
A simple country boy from Louisiana, Dad wasn't anyone special, but he had a God-given ability for duck hunting. From the very first time he went duck hunting at ten years old, Dad had an innate ability. He was set apart. His passion continued to grow for the rest of his life and turned into this amazing dynasty.
Over the years, Dad has refined the duck call into a specific instrument. All of us boys know exactly how a call is supposed to sound. Of course, there are varying degrees of natural ability in my family, but like a musical talent, it takes specific training to learn the proper sound. Duck Commander is an authority on what a call is supposed to sound like because of Dad's God-given ability.
Stand Up and Be Counted
Another difference between an expert and an authority is the willingness to answer the call. In Paul's case, he had all the pedigree necessary to be the expert on the Law, but the moment came when he was given a decision: follow Christ into a deeper ministry or remain caught up in legalism. When the rubber met the road, he was willing to follow. Ultimately, the call on the road to Damascus led him to become the penultimate authority on Christianity in the first century.
To become an authority, you have to be willing to step up when your time comes. Sometimes it's a moment that's recognizable, sometimes it's not. In our case, the penultimate moment came through a family fracture that drove Dad to his knees and brought about a full surrender to God's plan for his life and business. Duck Commander exists because of a single moment of complete submission.
Over the course of our journey to becoming an authority in the waterfowl segment of the sporting goods industry, we have seen many roadblocks and pitfalls, but by faithfully following biblical principles, peace and clarity have prevailed. In every trial, God has given us the courage to stand upon our principles, the wisdom to make the right decisions, and the grace to maintain our testimony.
It Won't Happen Overnight
Dad always said, "Don't tell other people how great you are; let people tell you if they think you're great." The difference between an expert and an authority is the consistent recognition of integrity that comes only through years of experience. One of the best ways to become an authority is credibility: to work through years of doing what you do best. In our case, it took twenty years of proving year in and year out that we were the best at what we did.
People think that we are marketing geniuses. You'd be surprised how many people think that Dad has a doctorate in marketing (he actually has a Master's degree in Education)! When Duck Dynasty became a megahit on A&E, people thought that our beards and bandanas were a marketing ploy. They're not part of our TV characters; they're our way of life. We are who we say we are. We have years of a consistent testimony of excellence within the hunting industry. We have proven our ability, established our excellence, and continued the quality of craftsmanship since the beginning of Duck Commander.
Ultimately, whether you start a business, make a lot of money, or impact society in a positive way, people remember what you do and the contributions you make. When you have Christ at the center of your life and ministry, when your moment comes to do something for Him, whatever it is, whether sharing the gospel with one indidividual or on a national platform, you have to step up and do it.
Long before God called us to be national ambassadors of the waterfowl industry and the leading authority on duck calls, we decided that we would stand up for what we believed, both in our professional and personal lives. It wasn't always easy, but we always had the peace and clarity that comes from putting God in control. We put Jesus first.
In the end, Paul's authority led to his house arrest and death, but here we are, 2,000 years later writing an article about it. It's the power of longevity. Stand up and be counted. Authorities are made, not born.
Editor's Note:
TwoTen Magazine's publisher Richard W. Hayes and writer Jessica Burchfield caught up with Alan Robertson in New York's LaGuardia Airport while on a publicity tour for Phil Robertson's new book, UnPHILtered (Howard Books). Interesting timing: Al recounted how his Dad had just finished an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News Channel, in which he was given a chance to stand up and be counted. "Dad was thrown an 80 mph fast ball right down the middle," said Al. "After a very controversial question regarding international terrorism, he quoted Scripture, then opened his well-worn Bible and preached. It was the perfect lead in to a succinct Gospel presentation on national television. Dad's really a preacher; duck calls just made him an authority."
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This infra-red digital thermometer is useful in many ways but specifically to bonsai, it allows you to measure the temperature of the bonsai pot and soil.
A bonsai tree will become more active in terms of growing new roots and taking up of fertiliser, when the temperature within the pot is stable above 16C. Measuring and monitoring the soil temperature can tell you when best to repot and to start feeding.
This thermometer features a laser-IR pointer for accurate target aiming and can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit. It requires 2x AAA batteries (supplied) and has a low battery indication showing when to change them.
Do not look directly at the laser or point the digital thermometer at people, the laser can damage eyes.


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