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Can You Drink Tap Water in Lome?
No, tap water is not drinkable.
Tap Safe includes data from many publicly available sources, including the WHO (World Health Organization), CDC (Center for Disease Control), and user submitted databases, but unfortunately there's not enough data about Lome.
To see user submitted ratings of the water quality for Togo, see the "User Submitted Ratings" box on this page.
The city of Lome, Togo, located on the west coast of Africa has one of the best tap water quality in the world. It''s clean, fresh and contains very few impurities. Togo is well known for its fertile soil, which is the result of volcanic activity. The volcanic ash and mineral soil combine to make a wonderful tap water. Most of the tap water in Lome is chlorinated but some regions have used lead pipes which were discovered in pipes throughout the city.
Tap Water in Lome is safe to drink and most manufacturers ensure that it meets the required standards. There are also regulations for how contaminants like lead can be treated. In order to enjoy clean, pure, tap drinking water all you need to do is buy a tap that has been approved by the local government. This way you know that you are getting what you pay for.
Tap Water Quality When you tap water in Lome, Togo, you don''t get excellent quality. The tap water has impurities in it like lead, which has bee
The estimated price of bottled water
$0.83 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 67% High
- Water Pollution 75% High
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 33% Low
- Water Quality 25% Low
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Lome, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.


Docker services containers
The following containers provide the services required to build, deploy and run Magento Commerce sites.
See Service configuration options to customize container configuration when you build the Docker compose configuration file.
Database container
Container name: db
Docker base image: mariadb, MySQL
Ports exposed: 3306
You can configure the database container to use either MariaDB or MySQL for the database. The default configuration uses the mariadb image and includes the following volumes:
 - magento-db: /var/lib/mysql
 - .docker/mysql/docker-entrypoint-initdb.d:/docker-entrypoint-initdb.d
To use MySQL for the database, add the --db image option when you generate the Docker Compose configuration file. See Service configuration options.
When a database container initializes, it creates a new database with the specified name and uses the configuration variables specified in the docker-compose configuration. The initial start-up process also executes files with .sh, .sql, and .sql.gz extensions that are found in the /docker-entrypoint-initdb.d directory. Files are executed in alphabetical order. See mariadb Docker documentation.
To prevent accidental data loss, the database is stored in a persistent magento-db volume after you stop and remove the Docker configuration. The next time you use the docker-compose up command, the Docker environment restores your database from the persistent volume. You must manually destroy the database volume using the docker volume rm <volume_name> command.
You can inject a MySQL configuration into the database container at creation by adding the configuration to the docker-compose-override.yml file using any of the following methods:
 - Use a mount to add a custom my.cnf file to the services section in the docker-compose.override.yml file:
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 db:
 volumes:
 - path/to/custom.my.cnf:/etc/mysql/conf.d/custom.my.cnf

 - Add a custom custom.cnf file to the .docker/mysql/mariadb.conf.d directory:
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 - Add configuration values directly to the docker-compose.override.yml file:
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 - innodb-buffer-pool-size=134217728

See Manage the database for details about using the database.
Elasticsearch container
Container name: elasticsearch
Docker base image: magento/magento-cloud-docker-elasticsearch
Ports exposed: 9200, 9300
The Elasticsearch container for Magento Cloud Docker is a standard Elasticsearch container with required plugins and configurations for Magento Commerce.
Use the --es-env-var option to customize the Elasticsearch container when you generate the Docker Compose configuration file. You can set Elasticsearch options and specify the environment variables to apply when the container starts, such as the heap size for JVM.
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php vendor/bin/ece-docker build:compose --es-env-var=ES_JAVA_OPTS="-Xms512m -Xmx512m" --es-env-var=node.store.allow_mmapfs=false
See Important Elasticsearch configuration in the Elasticsearch documentation for details about available configuration options.
If your Cloud project uses Magento version 2.3.5 or earlier with MySQL search, add the --no-es option to skip the Elasticsearch container configuration when you generate the Docker Compose configuration file: ece-docker build:compose --no-es.
Troubleshooting
On some Linux systems, when you launch the Docker environment, the Elasticsearch service fails to start and the following error displays:
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[1]: max virtual memory areas vm.max_map_count [65530] is too low, increase to at least [262144]
To fix the error, run the following sysctl command to increase the memory map area allocation.
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To permanently update the system setting for vm.max_map_count:
 1. Edit the sysctl configuration file (etc/sysctl.conf) and set the required value for the vm.max_map_count option.
 2. Reboot your system.
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 sysctl vm.max_map_count

FPM container
Container name: fpm
Docker base image: magento/magento-cloud-docker-php, which is based on the php Docker image
Ports exposed: 9000, 9001
The FPM container includes the following volumes:
 - Read-only volumes:
 - /app
 - /app/vendor
 - /app/generated
 - /app/setup
 - Read/Write volumes:
 - /app/var
 - /app/app/etc
 - /app/pub/static
 - /app/pub/media
Customize PHP settings
You can customize PHP service settings for PHP-FPM and CLI containers by adding a php.ini file to the root directory of your Magento project.
The Cloud Docker deploy process copies the php.ini file to the Docker environment after applying the default Docker and Magento extension configurations and applies the settings to the FPM and CLI containers.
If you use the docker-sync or mutagen file synchronization options, the php.ini file is available only after the file synchronization completes.
Customize PHP extensions
You can add custom PHP extensions and manage their status from the runtime section of the .magento.app.yaml file. See PHP extensions. To test custom extensions without updating the Magento Commerce Cloud environment configuration, you can add the custom configuration to the docker-compose.override.yml. Configuration settings in this file are applied only when you build and deploy to the Docker environment.
Optionally, you can add Xdebug to your Cloud Docker environment to debug your PHP code. See Configure XDebug for Docker.
RabbitMQ container
Container name: rabbitmq
Docker base image: rabbitmq
Ports exposed: 4369, 5671, 5672, 25672
The RabbitMQ container for Magento Cloud Docker is a standard RabbitMQ container with no configuration or changes.
Redis container
Container name: redis
Docker base image: redis
Ports exposed: 6379
The Redis container for Magento Cloud Docker is a standard container with no customization, no persistence, and no additional configuration.
Connect to and run Redis commands using the redis-cli inside the container:
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Selenium container
Container name: selenium
Docker base image: [selenium/standalone-chrome/](_URL_
Ports exposed: 4444
The Selenium container, based on the selenium/standalone-chrome/, enables the Magento Functional Testing Framework (MFTF) for Magento application testing in the Cloud Docker environment. See Magento application testing.
TLS container
Container name: tls
Docker base image: magento/magento-cloud-docker-tls, which is based on the debian:jessie Docker image
Ports exposed: 443</br>
The TLS termination proxy container facilitates the Varnish SSL termination over HTTPS.
To increase the timeout on this container, add the following code to the docker-compose.override.yml file:
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Varnish container
Container name: varnish
Docker base image: magento/magento-cloud-docker-varnish, which is based on the centos
Ports exposed: 80
The Varnish container simulates Fastly and is useful for testing VCL snippets.
The Varnish service is installed by default. When deployment completes, Magento is configured to use Varnish for full page caching (FPC) for Magento version 2.2.0 or later. The configuration process preserves any custom FPC configuration settings that already exist.
In some cases, you might require a Docker environment without Varnish, for example to debug or run performance tests. You can generate the Docker Compose configuration without Varnish by adding the --no-varnish option to the ece-docker build:compose command.
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You can specify VARNISHD_PARAMS and other environment variables using ENV to specify custom values for required parameters. This is usually done by adding the configuration to the docker-compose.override.yml file.
To clear the Varnish cache:
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Web container
Container name: web


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The winter hardiness of alfalfa cultivars (Medicago sativa L.) affects stand persistence in northern climates. Fall growth, a measure of fall dormancy, has been associated with alfalfa winter hardiness in some areas of North America, including Minnesota. This study evaluated 251 North American alfalfa cultivars for fall growth and winter injury and determined the relationship between fall growth and winter injury scores under Minnesota winter conditions. All cultivars were established by transplanting 9-wk-old plants into space-planted field plots in June 1991, 1992, and 1993. Plants were clipped in mid July and early September each yr and overwintered in the field. Fall growth was measured as individual plant height in mid-October 1992 and 1993. Winter injury was evaluated in May each year. Entries differed for fall growth and winter injury score in all years. The 2-yr-mean fall growth score was related to the 3-yr-mean winter injury score (r2 = 0.85). Only seven of 251 entries fell outside the 95% confidence interval of the linear regression of winter injury score on fall growth score. Fall growth scores from 1992 and 1993 were correlated (r2 = 0.88). Winter injury scores from 1992, 1993, and 1994 were also correlated (r2 = 0.69-0.96). Although concerns exist about the use of fall growth score to predict winter hardiness in less severe climates, it remains a useful predictor of alfalfa winter hardiness in Minnesota when winter injury data are not available.
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On shabbat we don't wear tefillin because shabbat is an אות. However yom tov is not referred to as an אות. So why don't we wear tefillin on yom tov?
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I thought this question was going to be easily google-able, and it isn't. Huh... good question. :) – rosenjcb May 11 at 7:53
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The Rambam (Hil. Tefilin 4:10) disagrees with you. He says:
וכן שבתות וימים טובים, אינן זמן תפילין, שנאמר "והיו לך לאות" (ראה שמות יג,ט), ושבתות וימים טובים הן עצמן אות.
The Rambam says clearly that Yom Tov is an אות and therefor does not warrant putting on Tefillin.
The Rambam's source is a Gemara (Menachot 36):
ר' עקיבא אומר יכול יניח אדם תפילין בשבתות וימים טובים? תלמוד לומר "והיה לאות על ידך ולטוטפות בין עיניך", מי שצריכין אות, יצאו שבתות וימים טובים שהן גופן אות
The question now becomes: How is Yom Tov an אות?
The Aruch Hashulchan in Hil. Tefilin 31:3 answers this in 2 ways:
 1. That Yom Tov is also called a שבתון - we even see it called שבת as in ממחרת השבת regarding Sefirat HaOmer. So it has the same אות status as Shabbat.
 2. The fact that Melacha is forbidden makes it an אות (as per the Tos. HaRosh)
 3. Since Yom Tov is [also] זכר ליציאת מצרים - in memory of the Exodus, it is an אות. (as per the Rokach 30)
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Hard to call it disagreeing. All of your 2/3 suggested answers agree it isn't ever actually called an אות. – Double AA May 11 at 9:00
If an איסור מלאכה makes it an אות, then why does the Torah use the terminology of ״אות״ regarding shabbos? And by the way shabbos is also זכר יציאת מצרים! – David Feigen May 11 at 10:07
_USER_ - 1. It's not unusual for the Torah not to repeat itself, but rather to rely on some connection/Drush. 2. Correct - note the [also] I inserted, for that very reason. – Danny Schoemann May 11 at 11:46
The ערוך השלחן is not listing three ways that we know יו"ט is an אות; rather the first one in your numbered list is how we know יו"ט is an אות, and the other two explain the nature of the אות (although, as the ערוך השלחן explains at the end of סעיף ד, the nature of the אות might also have a bearing on whether the שבתון comparison extends to חוה"מ). In fact, other explanations quoted in the ערוך השלחן for the nature of the אות are that the day itself is the אות (Rashi, Rif, Or Zaru'a, Rabbeinu Elyakim), or that the mitzvos associated with the chagim are the אות (Tos. HaRosh). _USER_ – Fred May 11 at 17:26
_USER_ - correct, 31. Edited. – Danny Schoemann May 12 at 7:51
Additionally, Pesach Mitzrayim is refered to in the Torah as an ot, and as all the yamim tovim are connected to the Exodus, there's a sort of transitive operation by which the others can be considered otot as well.
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well yea that is why the Misheh Brura calls yomim tovim an Ot in siman 31:1 – user4784 May 28 at 0:54
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Launched in 2020, Techquity is a new collective impact initiative to bridge the digital divide throughout our community. Supported by United Way's Technology United network, Techquity connects stakeholders from our business, education, and social sector to promote digital equity and inclusion via three strategies:
- Access: Ensuring all families have digital devices and the internet in their homes.
- Education: Fostering digital literacy and career pathways in technology.
- Innovation: Leveraging technology to accelerate innovation in the social sector.
Techquity's priority populations include:
- Households with school-aged children
- Persons seeking employment
- Vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing domestic violence or homelessness
To date, Techquity has provided:
- Laptops for nonprofit agency partners
- Laptops for students at 12 Milwaukee Community Schools
- 180 hot spots for members of the community to access the internet to continue education and/or to work from home
If your organization has outdated computers or other technology, consider giving them a second life! Technology donations can easily be recycled and put to good use in our community. All kinds of technology donations are accepted and most items will be refurbished for reuse. If donations can't be refurbished, they will be recycled properly at no cost to the donor.
If you do not currently have a dedicated recycler for your technology equipment, United Way can help you through one of our partners Digital Bridge of Milwaukee. Digital Bridge is NAID AAA certified in our area to wipe and reuse drives. After wiping the hardware, they load Windows 10 operating system and Microsoft products on each computer and help United Way distribute them to community members that need a computer.
To learn more about donating technology, contact Nicole Angresano at _PHONE_ or fill out the form below.

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Bible Crafts and Games About Anger
"In Your Anger Do Not Sin" Bible Crafts and Games
"Be ye angry, and sin not:" let not the sun go down upon your wrath:" Eph. 4:26, KJV
In this lesson children learn that anger is an emotion that everyone experiences. It is not a sin to be angry, but it is a sin to use your anger to hurt others, yourself, or to destroy things. They learn from Jesus' example how to handle anger in a constructive way. The teacher presents seven mad monsters and gives examples of things children can do to take control before the mad monsters do.
Mad Monsters Bible Verse Coloring Sheet
1. Before class print out the coloring sheets and make copies.
(The patterns for this craft are available to members on The Resource Room in both KJV and NIV.)
2. In class give your children the coloring sheets and crayons or colored pencils. As they work ask them why they think the the mad monsters are mad. Ask your students if they ever get mad and why they might get mad.
If you don't have a lot of students, you can use the black and white Mad Monster Posters below. Have your children color them and them use them during the lesson.
1. Before class print out the pattern onto card stock (Heavy Paper). (The patterns for this craft are available to members on The Resource Room in both KJV and NIV.)
2. Cut pointers from another piece of card stock and punch holes at the ends.
3. In class have your children color the Mad-O-Meters.
4. Punch a hole in the center of the Mad-O-Meters and attach the pointers with brass brads.
5. Instruct your children to take the Mad-O-Meters home and use them when they get angry to help them remember not to sin when they are angry. Tell them to try to find solutions to their problems before the meter reaches Mega Mad.
I wanted to let you know that I did the Anger lesson with the Hills Brothers' containers and the kids loved the it. Some made 2 & 3 monsters. I planted grass in them 2 weeks ahead a time so they had a full head of hair. I meant to take pictures but it got so hectic at the end of class I forgot to do it. Again thank you for the great lesson and craft. Vicki
Growing Mad Monster Craft
Children use this Growing Mad Monster to help them control their anger before it controls them.
What you will need:
Plaster Container or Can - The container pictured is a red Hills Brother's Cappuccino container.
Red Paint (Optional) and Red Paper
Large Wiggle Eyes
Liquid Chalk Markers or Permanent Markers
Glue and/or Tape
Fast Growing Seeds Such as Beans, Sprouting Seeds, Clover, Grass, etc.
How to Make:
1. Before class print out the arm patterns (Available to members) onto red paper or card stock and cut them out. If you are using a can or other container, you can tape red paper onto the can or spray paint them red before class. Or just leave them their original color. Use paper that matches the container color for the arms.
2. Print out the back labels and cut them apart. (Available to members) The labels read, "If you feel like your mad monster is beginning to control you, take charge before it does. Use this Growing Mad Monster to redirect your anger by styling its hair. Once you have calmed down talk about why you were angry and try to resolve the conflict in a calm manner. ©2015 - _URL_ (Please include the copyright if you use these craft labels.)
3. In class have your children draw a mad face on the container using the chalk markers or permanent markers, glue on wiggle eyes, and tape the arms to the sides of the container.
4. When they are done have them fill the container with dirt and add seeds or a plant.
What Does an Angry Person Look Like?
Have your children pose as an angry person. A child may pretend to be: shouting, pointing his finger,clinching his teeth, making his hands into fists, stomping his feet, tensing up, yelling, crying, kicking something, hitting something, rolling on the floor, frowning or punching.)
Mad Monster Game
Use his printable board game to help your children talk about their anger and learn how to deal with it in a positive way.
Children learn to control their'mad monsters' with this simple game. When a child lands on a monster he gives an example of why he got angry when that type of'mad monster' was controlling him. For example, if a child lands on the "Gimme Jimmy" Monster, he might say, "I got mad when my mom wouldn't buy me the toy I wanted. I yelled and whined until my mom threatened not to take me to the store any more." The child should then say how he could have handled his anger better.
There are seven monsters: "It's Not Fair" Fergus, Hungry Hank, "I Don't Wanna" Walter, Owie Howie, Frustrated Fred, Gimme Jimmy, and Jealous Jill.
The game board measures 14" x 10" and uses two sheets of card stock. It comes with directions, printable monster cards, and suggestions about how children can deal with their anger in positive ways.
This game is available to members on The Resource Room or as an Instant Download.
Eph. 4:26 Bible Verse Review Activity Sheet
Children try to guess the letters that spell out the Bible verse before the sun goes down. Each time they guess a letter and it is wrong the sun strip is moved down one space. If the sun goes down before they guess the words to the verse, they lose.
I taught this lesson "In Your Anger, Do Not Sin". A few weeks ago. It was right after the ruling on gay marriage and the SC shooting and doing away with the rebel flag. I had it planned way before all this happened and it was just a blessing from God to teach that day. The kids loved and it helped them to understand some things. I teach both 4 & 5 year old children for Sunday School and 1st-2nd grade for Children's church. It went over so good. One of the other teachers borrowed it to teach his class of 3rd-6th grade. It gave them some understanding about how to deal with what was going on around them. They loved playing the game as well and we did the funny monster planter too! I used Herb seeds so that it would be something useful in the home. Most kids don't get to keep there crafts if they aren't useful. Thank you for all the wonderful lessons! I love them!


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Byzantine Cross Information
Byzantine cross. Three Bar Cross. St. Andrew's Cross
. Greek cross. Eastern Cross. What do these names mean? What is the difference? With so many names for the Eastern crosses – many of them similar in style – it is easy to get confused about these different crosses. Here is a guide to help you understand the crosses found in the Eastern Christian (both Catholic and Orthodox) tradition:
This cross is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "a cross, the shaft of which is intersected by two transverse beams, the upper one being the smaller." In this form, the cross is the same shape as a Latin cross, except rather than an attached scroll, the extra beam at the top would be the plaque where the inscription "INRI
" which stands for "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" was placed. The word is sometimes used synonymously with 'Byzantine Cross' or 'Three Bar Cross,' though these terms are not completely accurate; a true patriarchal cross does not have a third cross bar. The Patriarchal Cross was also used as a political symbol in the 9th
century in the Byzantine Empire, likely leading to the confusion between it and the three bar cross.
Three Bar Cross
This term describes a cross, similar to the Patriarchal Cross but with, as the name suggests, a third bar. It is also sometimes called a 'Tri-Bar Cross' or simply 'Byzantine Cross' or 'Eastern Cross.' The term may accurately describe other Eastern crosses that have other distinguishing features but still use the three bar design. Typically the third bar is lower, where the feet of the crucified would be. Crucifixion had been used as a form of execution prior to the incarnation and continued for some time after the crucifixion of Christ; different methods and styles of crosses had been used in different places. It is believed that the Three Bar Cross may have been the type of cross that Jesus was crucified on. This is largely based on a point in time during the Passion when the soldiers go to break Jesus's legs and find that He has already died.
Three-bar Crosses have a third small board the crucified would rest their feet on to support their body weight. This served two purposes. First of all, it prolonged the suffering of the person being killed. Execution by crucifixion was intended to be humiliating as well as painful. It also may have served a somewhat practical purpose, from the point of view of the executioners. Since the body weight was supported, the chances of the body pulling free and slipping from the ropes, or nails from tearing through the hands completely were much less likely. Later, when the crucified were near death, the soldiers would break their legs; the positioning of the person being unable to support their body caused a pressure that would result in eventual asphyxiation, and death. The fact that soldiers went back to break the legs of Jesus indicates to many that Jesus would have been crucified on a three bar cross where he initially would have had a foot rest.
Of course, when they reach Jesus, they find that He is already dead. This detail is the foundation for the depiction of the Three Bar Cross with the bottom bar slanted. Tradition holds that at some point the bar slipped from its original positioning, which is what caused Jesus to die before the soldiers came to break His legs. Further, it is believed that the direction the bar slanted in holds significance; the side of the repentant criminal angles upward to indicate his salvation, the side of the bitter thief who mocked Jesus, angles downward and indicates that he was not saved. In art, the Three Bar Cross may be depicted with all three bars straight, as it would have been built, or with the bottom bar angled.
St. Andrew's Cross and St. Olga's Cross
The Cross of St. Andrew the Apostle is sometimes used to describe a Three Bar Cross. This stems from his work spreading the teachings of Christ; many believed he would have used a replica of the cross in his ministry. However, the term more accurately refers to the cross upon which he himself was executed. Tradition holds that St. Andrew was not martyred on the Three Bar Cross, but on a crux decussate
, which is an X-shaped cross.
St. Olga, the first Christian queen of Ukraine/Rus is commonly depicted holding a Three Bar Cross. Since it is believed that St. Andrew traveled to Ukraine/Rus in his work spreading the gospel, and Olga later had a habit of carrying a Three Bar Cross as she attempted to convert her people, this connection may be part of the reason St. Andrew is associated with the particular cross. St. Olga's Cross however is often more ornate; the cross connected to St. Olga is usually the Three Bar Cross affixed to or engraved on a more ornate Latin cross. The Latin cross has the letters IC (the first and last letters of 'Jesus') and XC (the first and last letters of 'Christ'), and the word Nika, which means to conquer or be Victorious.
The Greek cross is shaped like a plus sign, with each bar of the same length. It can be plain or richly decorated, as in the various styles similar to Latin cross. Many Greek crosses are also illuminated or iconographic in style.
Eastern or Byzantine Cross
The term Eastern Cross seems to be less definite. It is used to denote any cross from Eastern Christianity, regardless of further distinctions. The term Byzantine Cross typically refers to the Three Bar Cross but is also used to describe crosses with only one crossbar (resembling a plus sign as in the Greek cross or a Latin cross) that are engraved or painted with specifically Byzantine symbols.

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How much it is common?
Do Americans understand what it means?
This is very common in UK and Raymott is correct
It's not a word I'm familiar with, and I'm a lifelong American from the Midwest.
I've never heard this either. Is it common in the UK? A "bog" is a marshy place you grow cranberries. Is it a toilet in the UK? In Australia?
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
'The bog(s)' was a common word for the lavatories among boys when I was at school in the fifties and sixties; bogroll was provided, if one was lucky. It was still being used by schoolboys in the nineties; I don't know if it is common today.
Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
If you just want to know the meaning of a word, try OneLook Dictionary Search first.
Born and raised in USA, never heard this.


Posted by: nancycurteman | September 27, 2014
20 Chapter Endings to Keep Readers Reading
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th-1Every chapter and scene should end in a way that makes the reader want to continue reading. The last sentence can determine whether a reader will turn the page or put the book down. Here are 20 examples of ending sentences that are sure to motivate a reader to turn the page and keep on reading. Try adapting some of these sentences to your story.
Something was very, very wrong.
What happened next, he never saw coming.
Realization crashed over him like a tidal wave
Bloody Hell
Why hadn't she thought of that before?
Who was she protecting?
Now it might be too late.
It was what she said next that sent a chill through his body.
It wasn't what he said but what he didn't say that shocked her.
He slammed on the brakes but it was too late. *
To his horror, he suddenly realized why he was there. *
She picked up the phone and gasped when she heard the voice from her past. *
"No," she begged. "Please don't—" *
How could this happen? *
He thought he had made his point—but then he read the last sentence again. *
Oh no. Please, no.
What she saw would change her life forever.
Who could he tell?
She had to find the answer.
Did anyone see her?
Can you think of more great ending sentences to keep readers reading? I'd love to add them to this list.
More Tips:
How to End a Mystery Novel
How to Write Endings for Mystery Novels
* indicates sentences generated by Fremont Area Writers.
 1. Great sentences to lure the reader to the next scene or chapter. Blessings to you, Nancy…
 - I'm collecting these sentences to share with my readers. Thanks for your comment, Carol.
 2. Great post as always Nancy. Mine would be:
 "What did they want from him?"
 - David, Thanks for adding a great chapter ending sentence.
 3. Wonderfully helpful, Nancy. Also add the beloved Patricia Moyes' clincher: "Time," said Bob loudly. "Time gentlemen, if you please."
 - Good chapter ending sentence. We're getting a good collection. Thanks.
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User:Wikitiki89/Classification of Jews
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The Jews are a race of big-nosed and small-penised people. They are classified as the species Homo judaeus. The Jews, being so diverse of a race, were assigned a set of further classifications (sometimes called breeds).
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History of Scotlandville High SchoolJanuary 3, 2013
By Peggy Carter.
This past school year, the students from a class at Scotlandville Magnet High School were assigned the task of writing the history of their school. They soon discovered that there was very little written information about their school. So Pamela Donaldson, a Library Technician who works with the Black Heritage Room at the East Baton Rouge Parish Scotlandville Branch Library, and Elva Jewel Carter (Peggy), the Reference Librarian at Scotlandville Branch Library, decided to research the subject so that we would have some written history about the school. We decided to create an InfoGuide on a useful topic.
We gathered information from a variety of sources: newspapers, newspaper archives, books, and people. It took a long time to get all the information and check for accuracy since the school began in 1952 and changed many times to fit the needs of the community. Scotlandville Magnet High School started as a junior high school, evolving into a junior/senior school, a senior high school, a magnet high school and finally a three-tier school with educational programs for magnet and community students as well as an engineering curriculum.
The final result of our research can be accessed through this The History of Scotlandville High School InfoGuide.


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The following is a re-publication, in substantial part, of the history of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama as originally published by the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission, except as edited and modified herein.
History of the Early Shawnee People in Alabama:
Most historians classify early Shawnee Tribes as a nomadic people because historians have found creditable evidence of Shawnees moving about in North America, settling in various places, and often retaining small family units for long periods of time.
(Note: To the left is a depiction of Blue Jacket (or Weyapiersenwah). Blue Jacket (1743 -- 1810) was a war chief of the early Shawnee in the Ohio Valley who fought in defense of Shawnee land. He was an important predecessor to the famous Shawnee leader Tecumseh. There is no known historical record of Blue Jacket having lived in Alabama.).
Tecumseh, (Right) by Benson Lossing in 1848 based on 1808 drawing.
The State of Alabama has long been the home of many Shawnee people. In fact, some historians report that perhaps the Shawnees have inhabited Alabama for a longer period of time than any other geographic region. Some archaeologists set the date of 1685 as the first evidence of Shawnee settlement in Alabama. However, oral tradition recounts that the Shawnee have lived in Alabama much longer that. Ancient burial sites that used burial methods common to the Shawnee have been located in several sections of the State of Alabama. Early accounts can be confusing since what is now called Alabama was once a part of the Georgia Territory. Several early maps show Shawnee settlements in what is now the State of Alabama.
Early French and English maps show several Shawnee towns in what would be considered Upper Creek territory in Alabama. Some of the most notable were near modern Alabama towns. One village was near present day Talladega and was known in English as Shawnee Town. Another town was near Sylacauga. In 1750 the French took a census mentioning the Shawnee at Sylacauga as well as enumerating another Shawnee town called Cayomulgi (currently spelled Kyamulga Town) that was located nearby. Kiamulgatown was also listed in an 1832 census. A 1761 English census names Tallapoosa Town. This town was also named in a 1792 census by Marbury. There are French military records that mention a Shawnee presence at Wetumpka near Fort Toulouse. In most cases the traders called Alabama Indians "Creeks" because they lived on the numerous creeks and waterways in the area. Many of these "Creeks" were not of the same tribe or nation. Rather they went by a large number of names. Each group maintained their own unique heritage while living side by side with their neighbors.
Piqua Shawnee Tribe, Today:
Now, in the 21st century, there are many descendants who still call the State of Alabama home. Many of their family stories are varied. Some avoided the forced march of the Trail of Tears. Some families escaped into the Cumberland mountains, others hid
in swamps or less traveled places. A careful study of southeastern history that not all settlers agreed with President Andrew Jackson's removal policy. While many people did not escape the forced removal, some did. After the turmoil subsided some families returned. Many families chose to live in outlying rural areas where there was little government scrutiny and their neighbors were not too curious. While a lot was lost, family histories and ways were passed down.
It is out of that background that the Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama members live and work to preserve their unique heritage. The tribe consists of clans that live in several states and Canada. While the majority of the Piqua Shawnee Tribe live in the State of Alabama, with members also living in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Texas, Maryland, and South Carolina. Because they are so widely dispersed, they have at least four tribal gathering each year in alternating geographic locations, thereby preventing any of their people from having to travel much further than the others.
If you would like to read more about the Shawnee people, you may find the following books helpful:
1. Shawnee!!, James Howard, Ohio University Press,


What is the Best Color for Blue Sapphire? Part 1
September 3rd, 2009 by James L. Sweaney, CGA, FGA. GG
Classic Blue Sapphire
Classic Blue Natural Sapphire
Our clients often ask "What is the best color blue sapphire?" There are two answers– the obvious is that personal preference should dictate your color choice. Every person has unique abilities to perceive color, based on such things as age, health, culture and genetic gifts. Some people prefer light pastel colors, others prefer rich intense colors. The best color for you is the one that pleases, stimulates, or excites you!
The more complicated answer has to do with gem grading and market preferences, the physical characteristics of natural sapphires, the geological sources of sapphire including Ceylon, Burma, Kashmir, Madagascar, Thailand, Australia, and Montana, and the various methods of color enhancement and heat treatment of sapphire. We'll begin by discussing gem grading and market preferences.
Color is a very complicated phenomenon in gemstones, presenting many challenges for gemologists and gem traders. We begin by grading the color of blue sapphires in terms of hue, tone, and intensity– for a thorough discussion of color grading gems, visit the color grading page at our Gallery of Gems.
Hue can be described as the name of a color, and relates to the actual wavelength of the visible light emanating from the gem. Some gem colors are described as two hues– such as green blue, signifying equal parts green and blue, or greenish blue for a color proportionately more blue than green. In grading gem colors, we normally emphasize the dominant hue by capitalizing it. For blue sapphire, the perfect hue would be simply Blue– not greenish Blue or violetish Blue. The hue of the sapphire below would be described as very slightly violetish Blue, while the hue of the second stone shown below and the blue sapphire ring shown at the beginning of this article is Blue.
slightly violetish blue sapphire color
very slightly violetish Blue sapphire color
Blue sapphire color
Tone is the relative position of a color on a 1 to 10 scale of light to dark. 1 being white, 10 being black. Blue sapphires can range from very pale blues that might be graded 2- 3 on the tonal scale to extremely dark blues that are graded 9.
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 1. simon Says:
 I would like to get a valuation for some jewelry, 1920′ ex Greta Garbo blue sapphire on gold, a black saphire with dimonds plus several items that are no longer used.
 Can you advise.
 2. Madeline Appelin Says:
 I have a ring purchased by my grandfather from Greta Garbo's auction when she left for America, it was bought by her lover Mauritz Stiller and consists of a Blue sapphire and diamonds.
 Would you be able to inform me of a value and place to sell, as i never use it.
 It is a perfect Sapphire set in red and white gold and is very beautiful.
 Madeliene appelin.
 3. James L. Sweaney, CGA, FGA. GG Says:
 I believe you queried my blog about this ring a while back. You should be able to sell your ring effectively in several ways.
 First, to be able to realize the most money, you will need to get a good current Fair Market Value appraisal from a well qualified appraiser– Contact the Gemmological Assn. of Great Britain for a referral for someone local to you. It should include a good digital photograph, along with weight estimates and measurements for the gems, weight and metal quality, gem grading, especially for the sapphire. Add any written documentation you have showing the Garbo provenance– letter from your grandfather, bill of sale, etc. The Garbo provenance may or may not add value, depending on how strong it is and the quality of the ring.
 Once you have a good idea of value, you can look at the markets available to you.
 The highest value you could get would be to sell to an interested private party. Price would be negotiable, exposure would be based on the effort and expense you put into it. You might be able to negotiate between 50 and 100% of Fair Market Value ( Appraisal)
 Another market would be something like Ebay, but you need to know what you are doing here. It's important to make sure you get paid!
 If the value is over $10.000 US, you might look at an auction house like Christy's or Sotheby's. They do charge a seller's premium, usuallly about 10%.
 An immediate market would be a legitimate respected jeweler who buys estate jewelry. Expect to get about 25 to 50% of Fair Market Value, depending on the ring.


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An increasing number of cryogenic devices may benefit from the use of Nd2Fe14B permanent magnets. However, it is necessary to precisely know their behavior because magnetization varies significantly due to Spin Reorientation Transition. In this work, magnetic and morphological characterization of Nd2Fe14B commercial polycrystalline magnets with different quality grades from 5 to 300 K is provided. A set of magnets ranging from N35 to N52 quality have been analyzed. Mean grain dimension as well as material composition elements are provided. Higher quality magnets show smaller mean grain dimensions. Regarding cryogenic temperatures, the well know spin transition effect appears in all the magnets as expected, however, the transition temperature occurs at different temperatures in a range from 112 to 120 K which is lower than those obtained for single crystal samples. Moreover, the relative variation of the remanence from 300 to 5 K is lower than 4% while the maximum expected variation is in average 11%. As extra information, the same analyzes are provided for additional quality grades N40M, N40S, N40SH and N40UH.
cryogenic characterization; ndfeb magnets; magnetic characterization


Water Bouncer vs Water Trampoline? Know the Difference Before Buying
There's a hot new trend among kids, and it's NOT a gadget, it's not powered by the Internet, and it doesn't even have a screen. What?!
It's called a water bouncer. So far, mostly passionate gymnasts and adventure-loving enthusiasts who live near a body of water know about it. But it's quickly catching on.
So, What Is a Water Bouncer?
A water bouncer is an inflatable platform that kids (and adults) use for fun and light exercise. It's first inflated and set up on land, and then moved onto the water.
The main parts of a water bouncer are an inflatable outer tube and a jump mat. Since it's so bouncy, it can be used for some light gymnastic exercises. Of course, kids often just use it to bounce for fun.
Starzcom's water bouncer comes with an electric pump which can inflate it in only four minutes. This makes the bouncer a cool party gadget for a day out on the lake. It's light, compact when deflated, quickly inflated, and easy to carry around.
It's a relatively new trend, so the summer of 2020 will hopefully be remembered NOT as a COVID-19 summer, but as the summer the water bouncers took off, covering lakes and bays, providing kids with hours of healthy fun.
How Is a Water Bouncer Different from a Water Trampoline?
Though people sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, there are some clear differences between water bouncers and trampolines.
The main technical difference is that water trampolines use springs to connect the jump mat with the outer tube, while bouncers use webbing. These springs are metal, and many trampolines also have a steel frame strapped to the tube, making the construction a little heavier, but also making trampolines a little bouncier than water bouncers.
Trampolines are also a bit more difficult to assemble, because of the frame and metal parts – it takes more time to set them up than bouncers. That's why their owners often anchor them for the whole summer. Otherwise, it would be a lot of hassle to go through the process multiple times during the season.
Water bouncers are lighter, without any metal parts which makes them ideal for younger children, and they are usually smaller than trampolines. Less costly as well.
Are Water Bouncers Safe?
As we mentioned, water bouncers don't have any metal springs or frames on the outer tube, so they are safer than trampolines. They are completely suitable for younger kids.
They are made of a sturdy PVC material, and can withstand all the jumping, stomping and savagery young kids can summon on their brightest vacation day.
Bouncers also have an anti-skid jump mat surface which decreases the chance of ugly falls and injuries.
It's important to understand that water bouncers are not the same thing as air tracks. If your kids are interested in practicing some riskier gymnast moves, flips, somersaults, etc., it's probably wiser to get an air track. It can be used both on land and water.
Water bouncers are safe as long as they are used properly – for recreational bouncing, light gymnastics, and lazy lounging in the sun.
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A Novel Blue-Violet Emitting Mechanoluminescent Material with Calcium Aluminosilicate
We have demonstrated a novel blue-violet emitting mechanoluminscent(ML) material with calcium aluminosilicate(CaAl2Si2O8:Eu2+). The ML was clearly visible to the naked eye in the atmosphere and showed a similar spectrum to photoluminescence with a peak at 430nm. In order to enhance the ML intensity, various rare earth ions were selected as co-dopants including La, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb and Lu. It was found that the intensity of ML was strongly dependent on the kinds of the codoped rare earth ion, especially the co-doping of Ho3+ was found to greatly enhance the ML intensity. From the results of thermoluminescence(ThL) measurements, the enhancement of the ML intensity was closely related with the filled trap concentration and trap depth.
Kazumi Kato, Tadashi Takenaka, Masasuke Takata and Kazuo Shinozaki
L. Zhang et al., "A Novel Blue-Violet Emitting Mechanoluminescent Material with Calcium Aluminosilicate", Key Engineering Materials, Vol. 388, pp. 277-280, 2009


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Leicester Cathedral marks Earth Day 2021 today with the announcement that artist Luke Jerram's giant installation of the planet Earth, 'Gaia' will open in the nave next month.
Planet Earth Installation to arrive at Leicester Cathedral
Measuring seven metres in diameter, Gaia features detailed imagery of the Earth's surface, compiled from NASA's Visible Earth series and will be open to the public (online booking required) from 17 May – 6 June 2021.
More about Earth Day 2021 here.
A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture. A series of seven special events themed around the seven continents will be staged beneath Gaia including a Dean's Discussion with Antarctic Explorer Frida Bengtsson, a didgeridoo workshop for all the family and a film screening of He Named Me Malala.
Leicester was one of the first Church of England cathedrals to host Luke Jerram's sister installation to Gaia, the Museum of the Moon in 2018 and again in 2019 when it returned to mark the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing. The Museum of the Moon has so far been seen by over three million members of the public in more than 25 countries worldwide.
The Revd Canon Karen Rooms, Canon Missioner at the Cathedral, said:
"William Anders' Apollo 8 'Earthrise' photograph of an Earth rising from the horizon of the moon, taken on Christmas Eve in 1968 was the poster on my teenage bedroom wall. Astronauts tell us how captivating the blue planet is hanging in cold empty space – what a miracle life is in all its abundant forms. I hope we will experience some of that wonder encountering Gaia in the Cathedral."
You can book to see Gaia or any of the special events on the Leicester Cathedral Eventbrite page from 22 April onwards.
It is hope that the Cathedral will be able to resume worship services open to the public at this time and if so, services will continue at the Cathedral at the usual times (free of charge as normal) whilst Gaia is in situ. Information about service times can be found here: _URL_
Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres.
More info: _URL_


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Check out our Summer 2020 Branchlines, Volume 31. This edition looks at Wildfires during COVID-19, biosurveillance, and using satellite images to detect fire patterns. Want to learn more? Read on!
June 18, 2020 Author: UBC Forestry
Posted in: Branchlines
Why is soil design and management integral to forestry? What can be done about the human-wildlife conflict in Sri Lanka? What is bioculture, and why is it integral to urban forestry? Find the answers in Branchlines Summer 2019.Read More Summer 2019
Summer 2021 Research Student Positions
The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in Williams Lake has three Research Student positions available from approx. May 3 to September 3, 2021 (18 weeks).Salary: Bi-weekly (70 hours) STO13 $1832.71 ($26.18/hr) Interests and Qualifications:The candidate must be interested in research and have the patience to produce quality work. Knowledge of GPS, tablets…Read More Summer 2021 Research Student Positions
Summer Research Assistant Positions, Ecology and Fish Biology
Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development, Coast Area (out of West Coast Region, Nanaimo) is anticipating hiring summer research assistants. More information including how to apply can be found in the PDF attached below:Read More Summer Research Assistant Positions, Ecology and Fish Biology


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Homei Miyashita from the Miyashita Lab at Meiji University in Japan has created the Norimaki Synthesizer, a lickable "taste gadget" or electronic flavor saver. The device is a part of the broader study of human-centered computing or human-computer interaction (HCI).
The novel taste display uses ion electrophoresis. It has five gels that contain electrolytes that supply controlled amounts of five basic tastes: magnesium chloride is bitter, citric acid is acidic, glutamic sodium is umami gel, sodium chloride is salty, and glycine is sweet.
The device applies different tastes to the user's tongue that roughly correlate to colored lights, sort of in a way that Jolly Rancher colors represent "natural flavors."
When applied to the tongue without voltage, the user tastes all five flavors. When an electric potential is applied, the cations in the gel move to the cathode side and away from the tongue, so that the flavor is suppressed.
The taste display can reproduce arbitrary tastes by individually suppressing the sensation of each of the five tastes. The synthesizer uses electric current for electrophoresis rather than electrically stimulating the tongue. The user also doesn't have to swallow to deliver the flavor.
The project builds off of previous work trying to augment taste using devices. For example, chopsticks and straws that alter flavor by conducting electricity, changing soup with electric spoons, applying electrodes to the face, and even inserting a device into the mouth and generating power using chewing force.
Electronically altering your palette may sound weird, but how many of you still go heavy on the salt? You could make your food taste saltier without shocking the ticker, or consider margaritas with a virtually salted rim.
If anything, the device could open up an entirely new multimedia experience, such as in virtual reality environments or as a part of 4D theme-park attractions.


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Road safety charity
Brake has published new guidance on 'grey fleet' management for fleet managers
and HR professionals, in collaboration with Ambit.
The guide, 'Managing the Grey Fleet' - employees
that drive their own cars on business trips - is being billed as "essential
reading" for all professionals with responsibility for managing the
complexities around running a 'grey fleet'. The report is one of a series,
produced by Brake which aim to help fleet managers reduce their road risk.
The guidance report
outlines the risks involved with 'grey fleets', and includes an industry case
study. Practical advice on how companies can strive to eliminate road risk for
their employees is also presented through best practice guidance.
In addition, advice
laid out in the report focuses on why a comprehensive 'grey fleet' policy is
crucial in every organisation.
Moorlock, business development director at Brake, said: "Every organisation has a responsibility for
the safety of employees who drive their own vehicle for work. This essential
guidance report outlines ways in which organisations can make simple
improvements to manage their at work road risk; a crucial read for every
Spellar, commercial head at Ambit, which has developed the Ambit App for anyone responsible for workplace driving,
said: "Driving for work, particularly when it is in an
employee's own vehicle, is often overlooked by organisations. By highlighting
the risks, responsibilities and actions that can be taken to reduce the risk,
this report helps support safer workplace driving for all road users."
The guide is
available free of charge to all Brake Professional members through _URL_. Non-members can order the resources from
the Brake shop, or join Brake Professional from £50 + VAT per year online.


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How do you play the game washers?
When playing a game of washer toss players, stand directly next to the box. Your foot should be in line with the cup inside the box. To determine who will "pitch" first, both players will line up and pitch a washer at the opposite box. Whoever gets closer to the box will be the first to toss; this is called the diddle.
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Simply so, what are the rules for the game of washers?
The game field consists of two washer pits, each containing one recessed cup of 4 inches in diameter. The distance from the cup centers is 25 feet. Each player throws three washers toward the opposite cup. Players are not allowed to step in front of the box.
Furthermore, how do you score in washer toss? TOSSING TALLIES Points are scored based on how close to the cup or hole the washers are thrown. Once all eight washers are tossed, the points from the round are added together. However, only one team will finish with points in each round because of cancellation scoring.
Also to know, how many washers do you throw?
What is a washers tournament?
Washers is a game of skill, similar to Horseshoes, in which individuals or teams compete against one another in an effort to be the first to reach a winning score of 11, 17 or 21 points. The game consists of two washer pits located opposite one another, each with a recessed cup.
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Candle Lit Energy
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Updated on Feb 05, 2012
Grade Level: 7th - 9th; Type: Chemistry
During the burning process, potential energy in a candle is converted to heat energy. This science project measures the amount of heat energy released by a burning candle.
Research Questions:
 - How much energy does a candle release when it burns?
 - How much potential energy does a candle have?
In order to start a chemical reaction, you need to use some activation energy, such as a burning flame. The activation energy consists of potential energy being converted to a different type of energy, such as kinetic or heat energy. In this project, you can calculate the amount of calories of heat energy that a given amount of candle produces.
 - Hole puncher
 - Juice can
 - Stick or glass rod
 - Water
 - Large can
 - Can opener
 - Candle stub
 - Scale
 - Tin foil
 - Thermometer
 - Match
Experimental Procedure
 1. Punch two holes, one in either side of the juice can, near the top. Thread a stick or glass rod through the holes. This will hold the juice can above the larger can.
 2. Add 100 ml of tap water to the juice can. Leave the water for a few minutes so that it reaches room temperature.
 3. Remove the bottom of the larger can, so that it is shaped like a metal tube.
 4. Cut five triangular holes in the bottom of the tube, spaced as equally as possible around the tube. These holes will let air circulate to the candle so that it will continue to burn.
 5. Weigh the candle stub, and record its weight in grams.
 6. Stand the tube up, and place a candle on a piece of foil in the center of the tube.
 7. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the water in the juice can. Write down this temperature.
 8. Light the candle, and immediately place the juice can into the larger can. The juice can should by suspended by the stick or glass rod.
 9. Stir the water in the juice can with a thermometer until it reads ten degrees higher than the original water temperature. Then blow out the candle.
 10. Weigh the candle and record the measurement.
 11. Calculate how many calories of heat were delivered to the water. To do this multiply the mass of the water (100) by the number of degrees the temperature was raised (25). Then divide the product by the number of grams the candle lost during the burning process. This will show you how many calories each gram of candle released, and therefore how much potential energy each gram of candle has.
Terms/Concepts: Potential energy; Calories of heat; Law of conservation of energy
 - Easy Genius Science Projects with Chemistry, by Robert Gardener. Pp 65-67.


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This cute giraffe push along toy is ready to roll and help your toddler take their first steps. It has cute yellow felt ears and brown stick up horns, and kids will love the wooden beads clacking at the sides, encouraging them as they make those first steps. The giraffe is a traditional toy for any toddler, painted in a gorgeous colourful design. Your tot will be toddling in no time!
The Orange Tree Giraffe Push Along builds on skills your little one has already developed, supporting the ability to walk and boosting confidence as they requires less and less help to move around. Push and pull along toys are also an effortless way to introduce simple scientific concepts, such as cause and effect. This little giraffe will stimulate your toddler's imagination whilst they enjoy developing their motor skills.


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Situating Science is a national research cluster geared toward promoting Science and Technology Studies and History and Philosophy of Science (STS/HPS) in Canada. The main goals in clustering Canadian research in STS/HPS are to promote scholarly and public engagement with science and technology by fostering co-ordinated research at the highest levels within the STS/HPS community in Canada and by aiding the communication of the results of this research to the public. Funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the cluster is about bringing together active researchers in STS/HPS in a concerted and strategic effort to exchange skills and knowledge amongst the regions and particular focused themes of STS/HPS in Canada and its partnerships and publics. For more information on the cluster as a whole, see the Situating Science national site.
In the University of Saskatchewan node of the cluster, various faculty in the disciplines of Philosophy, Women and Gender Studies, English and History (including a Canada Research Chair in the History of Medicine) are engaged in STS/HPS research. Under the theme of historical epistemology and ontology, researchers at the U of S are engaged in work on the history of early modern science, cell and evolutionary theory, and dark matter physics. Under the theme of scientific communication and its publics, one researcher is investigating Newtonianism and popular culture, another is examining early modern science and theatre, a third is studying democracy and public policy in relation to technology.


Chain of Responsibility Pattern in Java
Chain of Responsibility Pattern is a Behavioral Pattern in which, a Request is sent through a chain of handling Objects without knowing which Object will handle it. With Chain of Responsibility Pattern, we can avoid coupling the Sender of a request to received Objects and create a processing sequence automatically based on type of request.
Chain of Responsibility Pattern defines a set of Handlers that receive request from Sender. Each Handler processes it if possible or pass to another Handler, or does both: process and pass it on.
This is a simple diagram of the Pattern:
– We have an Abstract Handler class that contains inner Successor and handle method for processing Request and pass it to another Successor.
– All Handlers extend Abstract Handler class. Each Handler sets its own Successor (the next Handler).
– Client just gives Request for the first Handler to process, next Handler will handle Request automatically anytime it receives.
1. Project Overview
The customer has a problem with a specific level of difficulty. We have 3 people with different standards: Regular Developer, Senior and Expert. Depending on the problem level, we choose person to give customer advice. So we pass problem (level) to Regular Developer first, if he is not qualified enough to solve the problem (his level is not equal problem level), he will pass the problem to people who has higher standard, and so on.
2. Step by Step
2.1- Create AbstractConsultant class:
package com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern;
public abstract class AbstractConsultant {
 protected int level;
 protected AbstractConsultant nextConsultant;
 public void setNextConsultant(AbstractConsultant nextConsultant) {
 this.nextConsultant = nextConsultant;
 public void giveAdvice(int level) {
 if (this.level >= level) {
 } else {
 abstract protected void advise(int level);
2.2- Create ProblemLevel enum:
package com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern;
public enum ProblemLevel {
 private int value;
 private ProblemLevel(int value) {
 this.value = value;
 public int value() {
 return value;
2.3- Create some Handlers class that extend AbstractConsultant class:
RegularDeveloper can give advice for problem level up to 2, Senior is up to 5, and Expert is up to 7.
package com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern;
public class RegularDeveloper extends AbstractConsultant {
 public RegularDeveloper() {
 this.level = 2;
 protected void advise(int level) {
 System.out.println("RegularDeveloper helps to solve problem level " + level);
package com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern;
public class Senior extends AbstractConsultant {
 public Senior() {
 this.level = 5;
 protected void advise(int level) {
 System.out.println("Senior helps to solve problem level " + level);
package com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern;
public class Expert extends AbstractConsultant {
 public Expert() {
 this.level = 7;
 protected void advise(int level) {
 System.out.println("Expert helps to solve problem level " + level);
2.4- Create Client Test Class:
package com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility;
import com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern.AbstractConsultant;
import com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern.Expert;
import com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern.ProblemLevel;
import com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern.RegularDeveloper;
import com.javasampleapproach.chainofresponsibility.pattern.Senior;
public class MainApp {
 public static void main(String[] args) {
 AbstractConsultant developer = new RegularDeveloper();
 AbstractConsultant senior = new Senior();
 AbstractConsultant expert = new Expert();
 System.out.println("--- ProblemLevel = NORMAL ---");
 ProblemLevel difficultLevel = ProblemLevel.NORMAL;
 System.out.println("--- ProblemLevel = DIFFICULT ---");
 difficultLevel = ProblemLevel.DIFFICULT;
 System.out.println("--- ProblemLevel = INSANE ---");
 difficultLevel = ProblemLevel.INSANE;
2.5- Run the code, the console window shows:
--- ProblemLevel = NORMAL ---
RegularDeveloper helps to solve problem level 2
--- ProblemLevel = DIFFICULT ---
Senior helps to solve problem level 4
--- ProblemLevel = INSANE ---
Expert helps to solve problem level 7
By grokonez | March 19, 2017.
Last updated on May 10, 2021.
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It's called the Salt and Ice Challenge.
The game is played by putting salt on the skin, pressing ice on top of it and holding it in place until the ice melts or until the pain becomes too severe.
Numerous people have posted youtube videos of themselves participating in the challenge, which experts say can cause severe burns to the skin, similar to frostbite.
Officials at Pennsylvania's Phoenixville Middle School became concerned after they say they heard students talking about the game.
They quickly took action and sent a letter warning parents.
"Our goal is to provide you with this information in order to facilitate open communication at home to ensure the safety of our students," said Dr. Frank Garritano of the Phoenixville School District.


text: We consider the maximization of network throughput in buffer-constrained optical networks using aggregate bandwidth allocation and reservation-based transmission control. Assuming that all flows are subject to loss-based TCP congestion control, we quantify the effects of buffer capacity constraints on bandwidth utilization efficiency through contention-induced packet loss. The analysis shows that the ability of TCP flows to efficiently utilize successful reservations is highly sensitive to the available buffer capacity. Maximizing the bandwidth utilization efficiency under buffer capacity constraints thus requires decoupling packet loss from contention-induced blocking of transmission requests. We describe a confirmed (two-way) reservation scheme that eliminates contention-induced loss, so that no packets are dropped at the network's core, and loss can be incurred only at the adequately buffer-provisioned ingress routers, where it is exclusively congestion-induced. For the confirmed signaling scheme, analytical and simulation results indicate that TCP aggregates are able to efficiently utilize the successful reservations independently of buffer constraints.


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Evaluation of experimental bridge [electronic resource] : Massman Drive bridge over Interstate 40 in Davidson County /
Abstract (Summary)The Massman Drive Bridge is a 284ft. two-span continuous steel bridge over Interstate 40 in Nashville, TN. The bridge is an experimental design that unifies the construction economy of simple span bridges and the structural economy of continuous span bridges. The structural system involves bridge girders initially erected with simple supports at the center bent and abutments. Before the deck is placed, an experimental connection is used to rigidly connect the two adjacent girders over the center bent. The experimental connection couples a cover plate in tension and two kicker wedge plates in compression. The kicker wedge plates supply resistance with direct bearing between each other and the compression flanges of the adjacent girders. A total of 84 weldable strain gages were applied to three of the five bridge girders. The majority of the strain gages were placed at the connection on the plates and girder. Data collected during placement of the bridge deck concrete was used to evaluate the bridge performance under dead load. Several live load tests were later performed and will be reported by others. The data indicate that the three girders instrumented were continuous across the experimental connection. The two interior girders were found to exhibit similar behavior. However, the one instrumented exterior girder was found to have a reduced stiffness at the connection, as compared to the two interior girders. The effectiveness of the connection appears to be dependent on the erection of the wedge plates. A rationale for this behavior is presented but is not conclusive. Overall, the conclusion is drawn that the method works, in the sense that continuity over the center bent was achieved under the weight of the freshly cast deck.
School Location:USA - Tennessee
Source Type:Master's Thesis
Keywords:bridges iron and steel
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Mary Dixon Kies
Born 1752 - Died 1837
Weaving Straw with Silk or Thread
Patented: May 5, 1809
Mary Dixon Kies was the first woman to apply for and receive a U.S.
patent in her own name. Her patent, issued May 5, 1809, was for a
process for weaving straw with silk that was adopted by the New England
Kiesís invention was praised by President James Madison's wife Dolly for
helping to improve New England's economic situation, which had been hurt
by an embargo on goods imported from Europe. New England's hat industry
was one of the few industries that continued to prosper during the War
Kies's patent, which was destroyed in the Patent Office fire of 1836,
was one of only 20 issued to a woman before 1840
Kies was born in South Killingly, Connecticut. Very little is known
about her life or her accomplishments beyond her patented weaving
process, which was widely used for over a decade.


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Congress of South African Trade Unions
|Full name||Congress of South African Trade Unions|
|Key people||Sidumo Dlamini, president
Zwelinzima Vavi, secretary general
|Office location||Johannesburg, South Africa|
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is a trade union federation in South Africa. It was founded in 1985 and is the largest of the country's three main trade union federations, with 21 affiliated trade unions, altogether organising 1.8 million workers.
COSATU was established in 1985 following unity talks between competing unions and federations. At its launch it represented less than half a million workers organised in 33 unions, but saw rapid growth in its early years. Elijah Barayi was the organisation's first president and served until 1991. Other key leaders included Jay Naidoo and Cyril Ramaphosa. COSATU played a leading role in the struggle against apartheid, organising a range of highly effective wage strikes and also general strikes and mobilising support in factories and towns across the country. The most authoritative account of its early years is a book called Striking Back, written by a former COSATU leader Jeremy Baskin and covering the period from 1985 until the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990.Its members have grown to nearly 2 million.
Affiliated Trade Unions
- Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (CEPPWAWU)
- South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (SACCAWU)
- Communication Workers Union (CWU)
- Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (SACTWU)
- Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU)
- South African Democratic Nurses' Union (SADNU)
- Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA)
- South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU)
- Musicians Union of South Africa (MUSA)
- South African Football Players Union (SAFPU)
- National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU)
- South African Medical Association (SAMA)
- National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)
- South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU)
- National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA)
- South African State and Allied Workers' Union (SASAWU)
- Performing Arts Workers' Equity (PAWE)
- SASBO - The Finance Union
- Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU)
- South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU)
- South African Agricultural Plantation and Allied Workers Union (SAAPAWU)
COSATU is part of an alliance with the ANC and the South African Communist Party, called the Tripartite Alliance. COSATU's role in the alliance has been the subject of debate, since the organisation has been critical of some of the ANC government's policies. While some affiliates have argued for greater independence from the ruling political party, others have argued that the arrangement gives COSATU a political influence beneficial to its members. COSATU's secretary general, Zwelinzima Vavi, has described Jacob Zuma's government as a "predator society."
South Africa has one of the largest incidence of HIV/AIDS in the world, with a 2005 estimate of 5.5 million people living with HIV — 12.4% of the population. The trade union movement has taken a role in combating this pandemic. COSATU is a key partner in the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), a registered charity and political force working to educate and promote understanding about HIV/AIDS, and to prevent new infections, as well as push for greater access to antiretrovirals. In 1998, COSATU passed a resolution to campaign for treatment. "It was clear to the labour movement at that time that its lowest paid members were dying because they couldn't afford medicines," says Theodora Steel, Campaigns Coordinator at COSATU. "We saw TAC as a natural ally in a campaign for treatment. We passed a formal resolution at our congress to assist and build TAC.
Notwithstanding the formal alliance of COSATU with the ruling ANC party, it has been at odds with the government, calling for the roll-out of comprehensive public access to antiretroviral drugs.
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In October 2004 and February 2005 COSATU sent delegations to Zimbabwe to judge conditions in that country before the 2005 Zimbabwe parliamentary elections. They were expelled from the country on both occasions.
COSATU has arranged protests and border blockades against the regime in Harare.
Current officeholders
- Eastern Cape Xola Phakathi
- Free State and Northern Cape Sam Mashinini
- Gauteng Siphiwe Mgcina
- KwaZulu-Natal Sahlulele Luzipho
- Limpopo Jan Tsiane
- Mpumalanga Norman Mokoena
- North West Solly Phetoe
- Western Cape Tony Ehrenreich
See also
- Zuma slammed as strike builds, The Star, 28 August 2010
- "2006 Report on the global AIDS epidemic". UNAIDS. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- "Country profile - South Africa". ILOAIDS. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- "Stepping back from the edge". UNAIDS. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- "South African Union Boss Demands Government Supply Anti-AIDS Drugs". The Body.com. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
- Hospitals blocked as South African unions resume massive strikes, Sipho January, Observer, 19/08/2010
- Worker leaders _URL_
- Official homepage
- COSATU Daily News
- COSATU Press Releases
- South Africa Info: Trade Unions in South Africa


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If your child attends our nursery all day or for an afternoon session then they will have lunch here at school. We can provide your child with a hot meal that is cooked by HC3S at a cost of £3.00 per day. This meal has to be ordered in advance, no later than 9.30am on the day the meal is required by telephoning the school office. Alternatively, you can order lunches in advance via SCOPAY (using an App on you phone or on-line).
If you are in receipt of certain benefits and your child is attending a whole day session with us you may be entitled to financial help with the cost of the meals. Please telephone the school office to discuss this.
HC3S are able to provide meals for any dietary requirements. To apply please add this link into your browser: _URL_-specialdiets
PLEASE SEE TAB PARENTS/LUNCHES ON WEBSITE FOR LUNCH MENU AND HOW TO ORDER LUNCHES ON YOUR PHONE VIA SCOPAY.
If you are sending your child with a packed lunch then please make sure that they have enough to eat without giving them too much! A balanced packed lunch will have some carbohydrate (like bread, crackers, pasta or rice), some protein (like cheese, ham, tuna, humus or beans), some fresh fruit or vegetables (like carrot sticks, cucumber, apple, banana or grapes) and maybe some extra protein like a yogurt or fromage frais and maybe a biscuit.
We believe that all our children have the right to
Powerful learning experiences – Feel safe and be happy – Be treated as individuals
We work together to respect
Everyone in our community regardless of difference
We realise that we all have a responsiblity to
Make the best contribution we can


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Extended Air Defense Task Force
Definition/Scope: The Headquarters Extended Air Defense Task Force (EADTF) was developed in order to strengthen common security and air defense goals and to promote standardization within the respective ground-based air defense forces. Therefore, it was determined that a tri-national (United States/ Netherlands/Germany) Extended Air Defense Task Force organization would be established. The initial headquarters was activated at Siegerland - Kaserne, Burbach, Germany on 2 August 1999. The official inauguration ceremony took place on 3 December 1999. The HQ EADTF relocated to Campbell Barracks, Heidelberg, Germany, in July 2004, due to the restructuring of the German ground-based air defense forces and the subsequent closure of the facilities in Burbach. The mission of the EADTF is to Plan, coordinate and provide liaison for US/NL/GE combined air defense activities, training, exercises, and interoperability tests. On order, assume mission related command and control functions or augment an Extended Air Defense organization. The Uited States terminated its membership in July of 2008.
Broader Terms:Strategic Defense
Narrower Terms:ballistic missile defense


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Serve up drinks at a Halloween party with these spooky spiderweb coasters!
- Two colors crafts felt (we used green and purple)
- Black and green embroidery floss
- Tissue paper
Assemble the Coaster:
1. Download the coaster pattern below. Lay the tissue paper over your pattern. Use a pen or marker to trace the spiderweb pattern onto the tissue paper. Cut out the tissue paper circle and set aside.
2. Pin the coaster pattern to one piece of your crafts felt. Cut the circle shape out. (See tips for pinning and cutting patterns here.) Repeat with your second piece of crafts felt. You will now have two circles.
3. Pin the tissue paper circle to the felt circle you want on top of your coaster (we used green felt). Pin in place.
4. With black embroidery floss, start sewing the spiderweb through both the felt and tissue paper from the center using a backstitch. See how to backstitch here. Continue until all drawn lines are covered with stitches. Tie a knot on the back when done to hold stitches in place.
5. Tear the tissue paper off. The stitches should perferate the tissue paper so it comes off easily in pieces.
6. Stack the two felt circles on top of each other with the embroidered side facing up. Pin in place.
7. Use coordinating embroidery floss to sew a running stitch around the outside of the two felt circles. See how to do a running stitch here.


What Is Unlevered Free Cash Flow (UFCF)?
Unlevered free cash flow (UFCF) is a company's cash flow before taking interest payments into account. Unlevered free cash flow can be reported in a company's financial statements or calculated using financial statements by analysts.
Unlevered free cash flow shows how much cash is available to the firm before taking financial obligations into account.
UFCF can be contrasted with levered cash flow (LFCF), which is the money left over after all a firm's bills are paid.
Key Takeaways
 - Unlevered free cash flow (UFCF) is the amount of available cash a firm has before accounting for its financial obligations.
 - Free cash flow (FCF), on the other hand, is the money a company has left over after paying its operating expenses and capital expenditures.
 - UFCF is of interest to investors because it indicates how much cash a business has to expand.
 - UFCF can be contrasted with levered free cash flow which does take into account financial obligations.
 - UFCF is preferred when undertaking discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis.
Unlevered Free Cash Flow
The Formula for UFCF is:
UFCF = EBITDA CAPEX Working Capital Taxes where: UFCF = Unlevered free cash flow \begin{aligned} &\text{UFCF} = \textit{EBITDA} - \textit{CAPEX} - \text{Working Capital} - \text{Taxes} \\ &\textbf{where:} \\ &\text{UFCF} = \text{Unlevered free cash flow} \\ \end{aligned} UFCF=EBITDACAPEXWorking CapitalTaxeswhere:UFCF=Unlevered free cash flow
The formula for unlevered free cash flow uses earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), and capital expenditures (CAPEX), which represents the investments in buildings, machines, and equipment. It also uses working capital, which includes inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
What Does Unlevered Free Cash Flow Reveal?
Unlevered free cash flow is the gross free cash flow generated by a company. Leverage is another name for debt, and if cash flows are levered, that means they are net of interest payments. Unlevered free cash flow is the free cash flow available to pay all stakeholders in a firm, including debt holders as well as equity holders.
Like levered free cash flow, unlevered free cash flow is net of capital expenditures and working capital needs—the cash needed to maintain and grow the company's asset base in order to generate revenue and earnings. Non-cash expenses such as depreciation and amortization are added back to earnings to arrive at the firm's unlevered free cash flow.
A company that has a large amount of outstanding debt, being highly leveraged, is more likely to report unlevered free cash flow because it provides a rosier picture of the company's financial health. The figure shows how assets are performing in a vacuum because it ignores the payments made for debt incurred to obtain those assets. Investors have to make sure to consider debt obligations since highly leveraged companies are at greater risk for bankruptcy.
Interest expense often appears with differences in timing between interest accrued and interest paid.
The Difference Between Levered and Unlevered Free Cash Flow
The difference between levered and unlevered free cash flow is the inclusion of financing expenses. Levered cash flow (LFCF) is the amount of cash a business has after it has met all of its financial obligations, such as interest, loan payments, and other financing expenses. Unlevered free cash flow is the money the business has before paying those financial obligations. Financial obligations will be paid from levered free cash flow.
The difference between the levered and unlevered cash flow is also an important indicator. The difference shows how many financial obligations the business has and if the business is overextended or operating with a healthy amount of debt. It is possible for a business to have a negative levered cash flow if its expenses are more than what the company earned. This is not an ideal situation, but as long as it's a temporary issue, investors should not be too rattled.
Cash flow from financing activities (CFF) is a section of a company's cash flow statement, which shows the net flows of cash that are used to fund the company. Financing activities include transactions involving debt, equity, and dividends.
Limitations of Unlevered Free Cash Flow
Companies looking to demonstrate better numbers can manipulate unlevered free cash flow by laying off workers, delaying capital projects, liquidating inventory, or delaying payments to suppliers. All of these actions have consequences, and investors should discern whether improvements in unlevered free cash flow are transitory or genuinely convey improvements in the underlying business of the company.
Unlevered free cash flow is computed before interest payments, so viewing it in a bubble ignores the capital structure of a firm. After accounting for interest payments, the levered free cash flow of a firm may actually be negative, a possible sign of negative implications down the road. Analysts should assess both unlevered and levered free cash flow over time for trends and not give too much weight to a single year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate unlevered free cash flow from net income?
To arrive at unlevered cash flow, add back interest payments or cash flows from financing.
How do you calculate unlevered for levered cash flow?
The only difference between the two figures is that UFCF does not include debt or financing costs while LCF does.
Why is unlevered free cash flow preferred in discounted cash flows (DCF) analysis?
Because debt and financing charges are not included in UCFC, it provides a more accurate picture of a company's enterprise value (EV), a measure of a company's total value viewed as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization. This makes it easier to conduct discounted cash flow analysis (DCF) across different investments in order to make like comparisons.
Why don't you take out interest expense in UFCF?
Unlevered means to remove consideration to leverage, or debt. Since firms must pay financing and interest expenses on outstanding debt, un-levering removes that consideration from analysis. Therefore, you do not deduct the interest expense in computing UFCF.
What is unlevered free cash flow margin?
Cash flow margins are ratios that divide a cash flow metric by overall sales revenue. UCFC margin would therefore represent the amount of cash available to a firm before financing charges as a percentage of sales.


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Alexei wants to hang a mirror in his boat but the mirror and frame must not have an area larger than 19.25 square feet. The mirror is 3 feet wide and 5 feet long. Which quadratic equation represents the area of the mirror and frame combined?
The area of a rectangle is
However, the lengths that are given for the mirror do not include the frame, which we will assume is the same width on all sides.
Let the width of the frame be
The width of the frame
The length of the frame


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The eleventh century saw the first return to monumental stone sculpture in Europe since the end of the Roman Empire nearly six hundred years previously.
It was a time of widespread church construction and it coincided with the great age of European pilgrimage culture. A close association was formed between the roads to Compostela and the development of the style of building and sculpture known as the Romanesque.
Churches were not merely practical structures but buildings of immense symbolic significance.
In the Romanesque period this symbolic nature extended itself into the sculpture which filled the strategic points of the church. Great theophanic visions filled the space above the entrance.
The space inside the building had allegorical significance and the stone carved imagery contained a complex iconography derived from a variety of sources and which today is often difficult to decipher. The sculpture of the pilgrimage roads to Santiago de Compostela contains a repeated reference to the Book of Revelation and other Apocalyptic Biblical writing which speaks of a strong obsession with eschatological ideas and a preoccupation with the coming of the End of the World.


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Doodling while listening actually increases retention of memory, LiveScience reports. A new study shows that subjects who "mindlessly" sketched while listening to a not-so-interesting phone message remembered key facts 29% more than others instructed to just listen. "It helps to keep us on track with a boring task," a researcher affiliated with the study said.
"If someone is doing a boring task, like listening to a dull telephone conversation, they may start to daydream," the researcher continued. "Daydreaming distracts them from the task, resulting in poorer performance. A simple task, like doodling, may be sufficient to stop daydreaming without affecting performance on the main task."


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JACKSON, Tenn. – Dec. 3, 2002– In a classroom on Union's campus, a biology professor is teaching students on the various types of insects found in the West Tennessee region. Down the hall, another class is learning about the different forms of bacteria that exist in the area. Still another class is learning how to put it all together in the form of genetic engineering – learning how to control insect populations with various bacterial methods while conserving the resources around us. Research biologists are being born.
Science, seen and unseen, plays a huge part in how we eat, work, travel, the clothes we wear, and even the furniture we sit on. In an increasing technological age that demands our dependence on the sciences, Union University is building for the future – designing a high-tech new science building that will serve the needs of future research chemists, pharmacists, nurses, doctors and engineers for decades to come and in turn, serve the West Tennessee community and beyond.
In a recent meeting in November with the university's newly formed Board of Regents and science building advisors, the university announced the projected design of the new building which is the final piece of the first phase of Union's campus master plan set in motion back in 1997. The groundbreaking, which will occur Friday, Dec. 6 across from the new performing arts building, Jennings Hall, is a significant event representing two years of hard work and thought which went into the initial planning of this important building.
Made initially possible by a $2 million gift from Roy White, $500,000 from Jackson-General Hospital and an anonymous pledge of $1.4 million, the two-story science building will house biology on the first floor and chemistry on the second – with other science areas such as physics, engineering and computer science to be added later. Project completion is scheduled for 2005 with classes to begin in the new building in August of that year.
"The sciences as much as anything else we do at Union symbolize the university's commitment to excellence," said Union President David S. Dockery at the meeting. "We are very excited about where this process is going and we are very hopeful for the next two years."
According to TLM Associates, who were awarded the architectural and engineering aspects of the campus master plan, a science building is one of the more difficult buildings to design due to the complexity of the laboratories and the ventilation challenges. Union science faculty and administrators have spent many hours visiting other science facilities on other university campuses, and a nationally known consultant was hired who specializes in designing science buildings.
"We want to provide a space where serious learning can take place among science majors as well as an appropriate place for Union students who are taking the required science core classes," said Union Provost Carla Sanderson.
Barbara McMillin, dean of Union's College of Arts and Sciences, spoke highly of the work that the science faculty in particular has done so far in planning the building to meet class and curriculum specifications
"I cannot estimate the number of hours that this faculty has invested in getting us to this point," said McMillin.
Thinking ahead for the future has also been an important part of the process, examining what equipment will be needed both now and later.
"If it's a piece of equipment that sits on a counter, we need to know so that we will have the counter space for later down the road when we finally obtain that particular piece of equipment," explained McMillin, pointing out the complicated details that must each be thought through one by one.
Special features of the 42,000 square foot building include a green house for the biology area, bulk storage areas for hazardous chemicals, large state-of-the-art lecture rooms, a microbiology/immunology lab, as well as lab areas for physiology and human gross anatomy, with storage for human cadavers that are used by the human gross anatomy class in the summer. The roof also has unique features for the special ventilation needs of the chemistry labs.
"Union has always been good as an academic resource and as an important part of this community," said Madison County Mayor Jerry Gist. "Any addition can only serve to benefit West Tennessee. The latest figures, particularly showing the university's economic impact on this region rang loud and clear – we're looking forward to great things."
Sara B. Horn,


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The Empire State Carousel is a beautiful example of a traditional country fair ride. Called "the museum you can ride," it has 25 hand-carved animals representing the agricultural and natural resources found in New York State, and chariot rides of a scallop shell (the State shellfish), an Erie Canal boat, and an original lover's tub.
Folklore panels and other carved elements depict Uncle Sam and Deerslayer. Portrait panels of such notable figures as Susan B. Anthony, Teddy Roosevelt, Grandma Moses and Jackie Robinson enhance the rounding boards.
Eight-foot curved murals depict moments in New York history, from the arrival of the Half Moon to the construction of Levittown. The hand-carved frames around the mirrors depict 11 different regions of New York, and carved place-names highlight towns all over the state. Even the sweeps of the carousel feature over 300 feet of hand stencils of the bluebird, rose, apple, sugar maple leaf and state map!
First conceived in 1982, it opened at The Farmers' Museum on Memorial Day 2006 and represents voluntary artistic contributions by over 1,000 New Yorkers. Housed in a twelve-sided building, the Empire State Carousel is open during museum hours.


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Passions–political and otherwise–fly in this, the second novel in Fletcher's Carolina Series. Against a local backdrop of political and religious dissent and conflict with the Tuscaroras, the action in this novel reminds readers how connected the Carolina colony was to England in this period. The novel opens in 1710 as three men contend for the governorship of the fledgling colony. Three women pull at the heartstrings of the main character, wealthy planter Roger Mainwairing. Mainwairing had planned to marry a young bride from England, but his attention is diverted by the mysterious exile Lady Mary, who may or may not be the illegitimate daughter of an English king.
Check this title's availability in the UNC-Chapel Hill Library catalog.