text:
The paper presents methods of determining the location of cost buffers and corresponding contingency costs in the CPM schedule based on its work breakdown structure. Application of correctly located cost buffers with appropriately established reserve costs is justified by the common overrunning of scheduled costs in construction projects. Interpolated cost buffers (CB) as separate tasks have been combined with relevant summary tasks by the start–to–start (SS) relationship, whereas the time of their execution has been dynamically connected with the time of accomplishment of particular summary tasks using the "paste connection" option. Besides cost buffers linked with the group of tasks assigned to summary tasks, a definition of the cost buffer for the entire project (PCB) has been proposed, i.e. as one initial task of the entire project. Contingency costs corresponding to these buffers, depending on the data that the planner has at his disposal, can be determined using different methods, but always depend on the costs of all tasks protected by each buffer. The paper presents an exemplary schedule for a facility and the method of determining locations and cost for buffers CB and PCB, as well as their influence on the course of the curve illustrating the budgeted cost of work scheduled (BCWS). The proposed solution has been adjusted and presented with consideration of the possibilities created by the scheduling software MS Project, though its general assumptions may be implemented with application of other similar specialist tools.
If the inline PDF is not rendering correctly, you can download the PDF file here.
1. H. Kerzner Project management. A systems approach to planning scheduling and controlling Van Nostrand Reinhold New York 1984.
2. D. Y. Kim S. H. Han H. Kim H. Park Structuring the prediction model of project performance for international construction projects: A comparative analysis Expert Systems with Applications 36 (2) (2009) 1961–1971.
3. A. Czarnigowska A. Sobotka Time–cost relationship for predicting construction duration Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 13 (4) (2013) 518-526.
4. M. M. Fouladgar A. Yazdani-Chamzini E. K. Zavadskas Risk evaluation of tunneling projects Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering 12 (1) (2012) 1-12.
5. O. Kapliński Some aspects of risk management in construction industry Strategie zarządzania ryzykiem w przedsiębiorstwie – formułowanie i implementacja strategii reakcji na ryzyko red. J. Bizon-Górecka Bydgoszcz (2000) 59-69 (in Polish).
6. O. Kapliński Methods and models of research in building engineering Wydawnictwo PAN KILiW IPPT Warszawa 2007 (in Polish).
7. O. Kapliński Planning instruments in construction management Technological and Economic Development of Economy 14 (4) (2008) 449-451.
8. D. Skorupka The method of identification and quantification of construction project risk Archives of Civil Engineering LI (4) (2005) 647-662.
9. D. Kuchta D. Skorupka Project risk management taking into consideration the influence of various risk levels based on linguistic approach. World Scientific Proc. Series on Computer Engineering and Information Science 7; Uncertainty Modeling in Knowledge Engineering and Decision Making - Proceedings of the 10th International FLINS Conf 7 (2012) _PHONE_.
10. M. Połoński K. Pruszyński The time buffers location and critical chain concepts in civil engineering network schedule Part I Theoretical background Przegląd Budowlany 2 (2008) 45–49 (in Polish).
11. M. Połoński K. Pruszyński The time buffers location and critical chain concepts in civil engineering network schedule Part II Practical application Przegląd Budowlany 3 (2008) 55–62 (in Polish).
12. M.B. Woolf Faster Construction Projects With CPM Scheduling Mcgraw-hill Professional Publishing 2007.
13. Goldratt E. M. Critical Chain The North River Press P.O. Box _PHONE_.
14. H. Steyn An investigation into the fundamentals of critical chain project scheduling International Journal of Project Management 19 (2000) 363-369.
15. B. Flyvbjerg M.S. Holm S. Buhl Underestimating Costs in Public Works Error or Lie? American Planning Association Journal 68 (3) (2002) 279-295.
16. B. Flyvbjerg N. Bruzelius W. Rothengatter Megaprojects and Risk. An Anatomy of Ambition Cambridge University Press 2003.
17. J. Reilly M. McBride D. Sangrey D. MacDonald & J. Brown The development of CEVP® - WSDOT's Cost-Risk Estimating Process Proceedings Boston Society of Civil Engineers _URL_ 2004.
18. M. Połoński The analysis of the reliability of realization costs and investment's time limits in Warsaw Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities Topic Civil Engineering 9 (4) (2006) _URL_
19. Guide to Building Construction Duration Building Cost Information Service London 2004.
20. M. Połoński Construction project budgeting including time buffers and costs Proceedings of 60 konferencja naukowa Komitetu Inżynierii Lądowej i Wodnej PAN oraz Komitetu Nauki PZITB Krynica 14-19 września 2014 r (in Polish in press).
21. R. Marcinkowski Workbreakdown Structure (WBS) for bilding performance planning Proceedings of Konferencji Naukowo-Technicznej Inżynieria Przedsięwzięć Budowlanych Wisła 2009 Katedra Procesów Budowlanych Politechnika Śląska Gliwice (2009) 221-228 (in Polish).
22. D. Baccarini Estimating project cost contingency - a model and exploration of research questions in Khosrowshahi Farzad (ed) ARCOM 20th Annual Conference September Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh: Association of Researchers in Construction Management (2004) 105-113.
23. M. Połoński A. Ziółkowska Editing costs in MS Project Archiwum Instytutu Inżynierii Lądowej 13 (2012) 277-284 (in Polish).
24. M. Połoński A. Ziółkowska The effect of MS Project options on schedule update and EVM indicators calculation Scientific Review Engineering and Environmental Sciences 21 (3) (2012) 195-212 (in Polish).
25. K Parzydło Control of construction cost using Earned Value Method on the selected engineering object (Master of Science dissertation) Warsaw University of Life Sciences 2010 (in Polish).
26. F.K. Adams Construction Contract Risk Management A Study of Practices in the United Kingdom Cost Engineering 50 (1) (2008) 22-33.
27. K. Nassar Cost Contingency Analysis for Construction Projects Using Spreadsheets Cost Engineering 44 (9) (2002) 26-31.


Publisher description for Sentimental bodies : sex, gender, and citizenship in the early republic / Bruce Burgett.
Counter Sentimentalism, sex, the construction of the modern body, and the origins of American liberalism all come under scrutiny in this rich discussion of political life in the early republic. Here Bruce Burgett enters into debates over the "public sphere," a concept introduced by Jurgen Habermas that has led theorists to grapple with such polarities as public and private, polity and personality, citizenship and subjection. With the literary public sphere as his primary focus, Burgett sets out to challenge the Enlightenment opposition of reason and sentiment as the fundamental grid for understanding American political culture.
Drawing on texts ranging from George Washington's "Farewell Address" and Charles Brockden Brown's Clara Howard to Hannah Foster's The Coquette and Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Burgett shows that the sentimental literary culture of the period relied on readers' affective, passionate, and embodied responses to fictive characters and situations in order to produce political effects. As such, sentimentalism located readers' bodies both as prepolitical sources of personal authenticity and as public sites of political contestation. Going beyond an account of the public sphere as a realm to which only some have full access, Burgett reveals that the formation of the body and sexual subjectivity is crucial to the very construction of that sphere. By exploring and destabilizing the longstanding distinction between public and private life, this book raises questions central to any democratic political culture.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: American literature _PHONE_ History and criticism, Politics and literature United States History 19th century, Politics and literature United States History 18th century, United States Intellectual life _PHONE_, Gender identity in literature, Sentimentalism in literature, Body, Human, in literature, Citizenship in literature, Sex role in literature


AnsweredAssumed Answered
Work assignment logic in a cluster
Question asked by pier-olivier.tremblay Champion on Jan 25, 2018
Latest reply on Jan 25, 2018 by pier-olivier.tremblay
Can someone explain me the exact logic a PAM cluster uses to assign work?

To test the cluster we use a process that calls a subprocess several times.

Yesterday, after adding 3 nodes to the cluster, the work seemed to be assigned on a "round robin" basis against the 6 nodes.

However, this morning, the work is assigned on a "round robin" basis against only 4 nodes.

Is it always "round robin" no matter how occupied is a node?
Outcomes


text:
Fishery Biologist for the Cromarty Firth District Salmon Fishery Board
The Cromarty Firth District Salmon Fishery Board has responsibility for managing and developing salmon stocks within the Cromarty Firth District, namely the River Conon, River Alness and a number of smaller local rivers. There is close liaison with the Fisheries Trust (charitable status SCO29221, which was established in 1999) which independently exists to financially support research and activities within the Cromarty district. These tend to be those involved with delivering targeted research, environmental, educational and training projects.
The River Conon (the principal river within the region) and all its tributaries are significantly affected by hydro power production and the DSFB has an excellent ongoing relationship with SSE, the electricity generator. The work of the Cromarty Firth DSFB is varied and extensive and encompasses direct fishery management activities such as running an extensive modern wild salmon hatchery, operation of an adult salmon trap and associated fish holding facilities, smolt trapping and trucking operations and the mitigation stocking of in excess of one million eggs annually.
The Biologist's role will to assist the Director and Clerk to the Board in the day to day management and assist with all aspects of research and contract work.
Key responsibilities of the Fisheries Biologist will include:
- Assisting with the management of the existing and future workforce of the Board, with present positions being: Operations manager and a team of Fishery Officers.
- Assisting with the monitoring of Health and Safety on behalf of the Board and working with SSE in relation to their infrastructure.
- Responsibility for supervising additional voluntary manpower from time to time when available.
- Reviewing and implementing plans for non-native species and environmental matters.
- Reporting on a regular basis to the Fisheries Director or Clerk to the Board.
- Assisting with the running and managing a wild salmon hatchery to allow for significant mitigation stocking annually.
- Maintaining close working relationship with key organisations, especially SSE and SEPA but also SNH, FCS and neighbouring DSFBs.
- This role may also include developing relationships with key existing academic partners and considering any further opportunities.
- Assisting with reviewing the opportunity to develop contract work.
- Aiding the development of the existing junior angling initiative.
- Input of all relevant fishery related data to the SFCC and to MSS when required.
The Fisheries Biologist will be required to have a minimum of a relevant degree and be able to demonstrate experience in the management of wild salmon. He/she must be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with and analyse large datasets. It would be a major advantage if the post holder has experience of hatchery operations but this is not essential, however they will need to show evidence of self-motivation and have a positive, proactive attitude with experience of managing a team.
The applicant must hold a full clean driving licence.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing date for applicants is 5.00pm on 27th January 2020. Interviews are planned for early February and the successful candidate will be expected to start work from March/ April or later by agreement.
To apply please send a CV and covering letter addressed to Neil Wright, Clerk to the Cromarty Firth District Salmon Fishery Board, by email to _EMAIL_ or by post to: Clerk to the Cromarty Firth District Salmon Fishery Board, Galbraith, Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness IV2 3HF. Telephone 01463 224343

source: m-a-p/FineFineWeb


text:
The ability to gather information about chemicals and materials transparency is becoming increasingly important to facility managers (fms) and their occupants. In this Q&A, TFM spoke with Roger McFadden, senior scientist for Staples, Inc. on what the issues are and how concerned fms can make strides. McFadden is a nationally recognized leader in the fields of green cleaning products and ecological sustainability and created Staples' line of Sustainable Earth cleaning products.
Q: We've heard about increasing transparency in the facilities management industry—can you explain this "age of transparency" a bit more?
A: There are a few factors contributing to this. Mainly, increasing awareness, customer demand, and changing regulations are motivating facility professionals to eliminate chemical hazards from their buildings. There is more pressure than ever for facilities departments to be transparent about the products and processes they're using from an environmental and human health standpoint. This shift can also be seen in the ways companies are incorporating green chemistry principles into their material selections/product design in an effort to eliminate harmful chemicals from consumer-facing products.
Q: How is this affecting facility management professionals?
A: Fms are already overworked and doing more with less, so this just gives them another thing to consider. Because of work overload, learning about chemicals in products and their potential hazards is not always a priority across the industry. Additionally, this requires a new way of thinking. In the past, a facility's processes weren't questioned if things were running smoothly; however, with new demands for improved transparency about chemical products and processes, it adds another factor to consider in a fm's day-to-day activities and decisions.
It is clear that the age of transparency is advancing and is here to stay. This is why fms will need to align with suppliers to provide transparency about the chemicals in the products and materials they are offering. This will simplify and make the decision making process much easier. It will also provide fms with the ability to communicate and be transparent with building occupants, visitors, and customers.
Q: What human health factors are involved, and how will transparency help?
A: The wrong types of products can have serious effects on human health. Considering people spend up to 90% of their lives in indoor environments and that levels of indoor air pollutants may be two to five times—and occasionally more than 100 times—higher than outdoor levels, we need to reduce hazards associated with chemicals in the built environment.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), American workers use tens of thousands of chemicals every day. While many of these chemicals are suspected of being harmful, only a small number are regulated in the workplace. As a result, workers suffer more than 190,000 illnesses and 50,000 deaths annually related to chemical exposures. Workplace chemical exposures have been linked to cancers, and other lung, kidney, skin, heart, stomach, brain, nerve, and reproductive diseases. Improved transparency from chemical and product makers will help consumers make informed decisions about what they buy and use.
Q: What are some examples of this shift in thinking?
A: The shift can be seen in new standards, such as the LEED v.4 standard that offers two credits—one for optimizing products by screening out hazardous chemicals, and another for disclosing ingredients. It comes down to this: if the chemical of concern isn't in the product to begin with, it cannot do harm. Companies are voluntarily identifying ingredients in their products so customers can make informed decisions regarding what they want to use in their facilities. This shows a trend toward transparency and an opportunity for those working across industry sectors to incorporate health and wellness into design, materials, and products. It can also be seen in green procurement standards being implemented in both the public and private sectors, where avoidance of chemicals of concern is a purchasing priority.
Q: What chemicals should fms be on the lookout to eliminate?
A: Fms should be primarily concerned about chemicals that are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBTs). My team and I have also seen the following chemicals listed as a concern by fms: Benzene, Toluene, Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), perfluorinated compounds, Nonyl phenol ethoxylates, lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, formaldehyde, phthalates, trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene, and acetone. These are just a few that we are seeing listed by fms on procurement documents.
Q: How can fms transition to safer and more sustainable materials, products, and processes?
A: There are three main ways fms can do so. The first is through specifying and purchasing safer and more sustainable products. Cleaning products, building materials, and furnishings may be releasing harmful vapors and contaminants into the air that affect occupants. These vapors and contaminants can degrade indoor air quality and negatively impact health, so fms should choose sustainable and safer solutions to avoid this. Understand which products and materials generate low emissions and odor when compared to other materials and products.
Many fms are now asking suppliers to provide independent, third-party certification to verify that their products meet their specifications. We are seeing a growing interest and demand for ingredient disclosure from the fm. The Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are being used to communicate the environmental impact information to the decision makers in facilities. The Health Product Declarations (HPD) are also being used to communicate the human health impacts of chemicals in products to facilities managers.
The next step to consider is creating safer processes. Fms should evaluate current processes and modify them to eliminate hazards. For example, indoor chemical odors and vapors can be minimized by eliminating products and processes generating irritants. Other considerations include ventilation during cleaning to improve air quality.
Finally, chemical screening is a major part of making the transition. There are many chemical screening tools out there to help fms accurately assess alternatives to make informed decisions while avoiding regrettable substitutions. The U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Safer Chemicals Toolkit is an example of one of these tools. Properly using these tools and products will help satisfy the increasing demands of the industry, while reducing risks and keep building occupants safe.


Question: What is the intrinsic stock price per share before the IPO?
Get premium Solution to all your Homework Assignments exclusively on writerkingdom. We have CFA/MBA writers to provide model answers to your every academic problem
a)What is the intrinsic stock price per share before the IPO? b) Given the target net proceeds, what amount of gross proceeds are required?c. What is projected total value of LC immediately after the IPO? Based on the total amount paid by the shareholders purchasing new shares in the IPO, what percentage of the total post-IPO value do you think the new shareholders require to justify their stock purchases?d. How many new shares must be sold in the IPO to provide the percentage of ownership required by the new shareholders? How many total shares will be outstanding after the IPO?
a) Intrinsic value per share is true and real value of the company
Forecasted stock price is equal to Earnings Per Share after the nth year X Average PE Ratio
EPS after nth year is Current EPS X Rate of EPS Increase= E * ( 1+ r/100) ^ n
(r is rate and n is no of years)
Forecasted dividends is Total dividends in n years * Average dividend payout
add forecasted stock price and forecasted dividend, gives Future value of stock
Npv of future value of stock will be Intrinsic Value
will be equal to Future value / ( (1+r/100) ^ n)
B) Gross Proceeds of IPO would be
Net Proceeds plus underwriting discounts and commission plus other offering exps of the IPO
D) Suppose there are N shares. before IPO.M is new shares issued. ownership in the company gets reduced to the factor N / (N + M).. so this formula determines the new shares issued that is M. Total no. of shares outstanding would by N + M after the IPO
example there are 100 shares before IPO. 50 new shares are issued. ownership falls to 100 / 150 that is 66 percent post IPO.
There are no reviews yet.
Be the first to review "Question: What is the intrinsic stock price per share before the IPO?"


What is the Difference Between Football and Baseball Cleats?
A misconception that many people have is that football and baseball cleats are the same. That could not be farther from the truth. While the primary purpose of these sports cleats is to provide traction on the field, they have different features and serve distinct functions to their wearer.
Can I Wear Football Cleats for Baseball?
Football cleats are known for being on the heavier side. They are designed to help athletes withstand repeated physical contact as well as make cuts and turns easier. Since playing baseball relies more on forwarding motion and quick acceleration, football cleats are not ideal for the sport.
difference in football cleats
Baseball players can still wear football or soccer cleats. Experts recommend, though, that those playing in the infield should wear baseball cleats. The main difference between baseball and soccer cleats is that the former has cleat patterns that facilitate a more accurate grip.
Can I Wear Baseball Cleats for Football?
Football players need to wear shoes that are appropriate for their size, weight, and even position. Otherwise, it would be harder for them to endure the physical toll of banging bodies and feet on the field. So, can you wear baseball cleats for football? Simply put, you should not.
If you do not have football cleats, the next best thing to wear is soccer cleats versus baseball cleats. According to a podiatrist, this type is the most versatile cleat for kids and can be used for different kinds of sports, including football, baseball, and lacrosse.
How to Pick Out Baseball Cleats?
What are Baseball Cleats Made Out of?
The body of baseball cleats is usually created with mesh, genuine or synthetic leather materials. This allows the footwear to have more breathability and durability, helping the user perform better while playing. Synthetic or leather cleats also have improved water resistance, which is especially useful if it is rainy.
The studs at the bottom of baseball cleats can be made of different materials, including plastic, rubber, or metal. Although metal cleats are usually prohibited in youth baseball because having such material on a kids' baseball cleat might cause unnecessary injuries.
What are Football Cleats Made Out of?
Traditionally, football shoes were made of leather. But as time went by, other materials and technology, such as synthetic fiber, have been developed to optimize the performance of football players.
The studs at the bottom of football cleats can come in a variety of sizes. They can also be made of plastic or rubber. Football metal cleats have been disallowed in most leagues as it can increase the risk of injury among players.
A difference between football and baseball cleats when it comes to studs is that football spikes can be detachable. Replaceable studs present versatility, particularly in uncertain weather conditions. If the field is dry, shorter studs can be used. But on wet surfaces, longer ones can be installed.
Demo on Customizing Football Cleats
Baseball vs. Football Cleats (The Differences)
In this part, we delve deeper into what is the difference between baseball and football cleats and understand why the two sports footwear should not be deemed interchangeable.
Weight of Cleats
Football cleats tend to be on the tougher and heavier side and are more supportive because of the physicality of the game. Cleats for this sport also require a much thicker material than those used in baseball to protect the feet of the players. This causes the additional weight to the cleats.
On the other hand, baseball cleats do not require too much weight to allow the players to run fast during the game. Pitchers wear shoes that are more supportive.
Midsole of Football vs Baseball Cleats
When looking for athletic shoes, it is important to check the midsole. Its function is to provide support, cushion, and shock absorption whenever there is the movement of the feet and body.
The difference between football and baseball cleats is that the latter has more midsole support. A football cleat is then less comfortable to wear than a baseball cleat.
Cleats Patterns
When it comes to patterns, there is a major difference between football cleats vs. baseball cleats.
Football shoes have larger and more rounded studs that allow a player to gain more traction and stability when running on the turf. Baseball cleats, meanwhile, are designed with razor-like studs that can dig deep into the dirt or grass and provide the player a quick first step if he needs to sprint or jump.
Front Area of the Cleats
In this area, there is not much difference between football and baseball cleats. Both sports shoes provide foot protection and have added durability thanks to a toe guard on the front area.
Ankle Support
In general, football cleats offer more ankle support than baseball cleats do.
As already mentioned, there are different types of cleats used in the sport, depending on the size and the position of the player wearing them. The variations depend on the cut of the shoes and include high-tops, mid-tops, and low-cuts.
are typically worn by defensive and offensive linemen. Those who play in these positions would need additional protection for their ankles and increased traction. Based on a study, high-top cleats are less comfortable and heavier to wear than mid-tops and low-cuts, however, they are able to "limit ankle motions associated with injury without deleteriously influencing performance."
Offer less support and more mobility than high-tops. This is the type of football cleat that running backs, quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive backs prefer.
Provide the least support among these types of football cleats and are worn by those who want increased speed and mobility on offense and defense.
As for baseball players, no matter their position, they do not need increased ankle support. The difference between football and baseball cleats then is that baseball shoes usually come in mid-tops and low-cuts. It is rare to see high-tops in baseball games.
Watch These Rare Custom Cleats!
Extra Toe Stud
A big difference between football and baseball cleats is the presence of an additional toe stud in baseball cleats. This allows the wearer to dig easily hit the ground running. Football cleats cannot have such a feature as it poses danger to the other players, especially since there plenty of tackles made in the field.
What Do Football Cleats Look Like on the Bottom?
The sole of a football shoe can contain seven to 14 number of studs. Near the toe part, there are typically five to 10 studs and are placed around the edge of the sole or form an H-shape. On the heel, there are generally two to four studs that can form a square. The midsoles do not have studs in most football shoes.
bottom of football cleats
Image Source: Boombah
What Do Baseball Cleats Look Like on the Bottom?
Because there is less physical contact and motion in the sports of baseball, baseball cleats generally require a less number of studs than their football counterparts. Another answer to what is the difference between football and baseball cleats when it comes to its sole is the distinct toe stud in the latter. However, like football cleats, baseball cleats do not have studs on the midsole.
can you wear baseball cleats for flag football
Final Thoughts
As discussed above, the differences between the two cleats are as clear as day. It is recommended then to wear the shoes appropriate for sports, especially if you are playing in a high-intensity practice or the big league.
Studies have also shown that wearing the right shoes can maximize performance and prevent injuries.


Discussions elsewhere suggest that this happens and that smaller moons would tend to low inclination with respect to the planet's equator faster than larger ones.
For example, Mars' small moons are inclined only by 1° or so while Earth's moon's inclination varies between 23-5° and 23+5° with an 18.6 year period.
But this is not a good example because the origin and history of these moons is very different.
Question: So if we had two Earths around two Suns at 1 AU each, and each had a rocky moon like our own inclined at say 10° with respect to the Earth's oblate equator at the same distances except that one moon was big and one was small:
 1. Would they migrate to low inclination over time?
 2. If so, does the time it takes depend on the Moon's size?
 3. If so, which would tend to migrate to low inclination faster?
Your Answer
Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.


text:
Date: 07/04/2001 at 14:21:07 From: karinny Subject: Pyramid Can I make a square pyramid with 1000 tennis ball?
Date: 07/05/2001 at 12:50:09 From: Doctor Achilles Subject: Re: Pyramid Hi Karinny, Thanks for writing to Dr. Math. Let's start out by looking at building triangles (looking at them from the side) with tennis balls; then we'll move on to pyramids. The first "triangular number" is 1, just a lone tennis ball: o The next is 3, so put two balls under the first one: o o o The next is 6; put three balls under that: o o o o o o The next is 10; put four balls under that: o o o o o o o o o o And so on. So the "triangular numbers" are 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21,... The formula for "triangular numbers" is: 1, 1+2, 1+2+3, 1+2+3+4, 1+2+3+4+5, 1+2+3+4+5+6, etc. It's harder to draw pyramids, but I'll describe them as best I can (looking down from the top). The first "pyramidal number" is one, just a lone tennis ball: o The next is 5. You get that by putting four balls next to each other on the ground, and resting the fifth ball on top of them so it looks like a pyramid: Bottom row: o o o o Top row: o The next is 14. Put nine balls in a square, then put the next four balls on top of that, then put the last ball on top of the four: First row: o o o o o o o o o Second row: o o o o Third row: o The next is 30. Put 16 balls in a square underneath the 14-ball structure you just built: First row: o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Second row: o o o o o o o o o Third row: o o o o Fourth row: o And so on. So the "pyramidal numbers" are 1, 5, 14, 30, 55, 91,... The formula for "pyramidal numbers" is (where n^2 means "n squared"): 1^2, 1^2+2^2, 1^2+2^2+3^2, 1^2+2^2+3^2+4^2, 1^2+2^2+3^2+4^2+5^2, etc. So just keep going with that until you get to 1000. If 1000 is a pyramidal number, then you can make a square pyramid out of 1000 tennis balls. Hope this helps. If you have any more questions about this or other math topics, please write back. - Doctor Achilles, The Math Forum _URL_
Search the Dr. Math Library:
Ask Dr. MathTM
© _PHONE_ The Math Forum

source: openbmb/Ultra-FineWeb


text:
'); } -->
Members of the Lake Wylie Pilot editorial board were chatting about what local residents might not know about Lake Wylie and York County. As a result, the Pilot will run an occasional piece about our community. In light of last week's news about Henry Knob's water contamination, we thought we'd start with Lake Wylie's monadnock, a Native American term for an isolated hill or a lone mountain that has risen above the surrounding area, typically by surviving erosion.
Word from the Environmental Protection Agency that the past mining operations at Henry's Knob have contaminated some wells in the area near Clover is disquieting. Henry's Knob is a monadnock (isolated mountain) three miles west of Clover off Highway 55 and named for William Henry, who received it in a grant from King George III.
Another monadnock, Nanny's Mountain, is closer to Lake Wylie, being visible from many points in our community.
Mining operations from 1947 to 1970 and the consequent flooding of the excavated area of Henry's Knob allowed contaminated water to pond up and penetrate into ground water in the area. This led to the EPA notice that some 50 wells are contaminated from the leaching of the tailings from the Kyanite mining. The two principal harmful products are manganese and cobalt.
Mining operations on Nanny's Mountain – just south of Five Points between S.C. 49 and S.C. 274 accessible off Liberty Hill Road West – took place much earlier, during the Revolutionary War era.
Ore was mined on the side of the mountain and hauled on sleds to William Hill's ironworks on Allison Creek. The mine is visible on a hike up the trail to the summit of Nanny's Mountain. Fortunately, little damage was done by Hill's operations unless ammunition manufactured from the ore struck a British soldier.
The good news is Nanny's Mountain is now a York County park that provides hiking and wildlife viewing on its trails.
Hopeful news is one of the EPA's proposals for remediation of the Henry's Knob site will be effective, along with a resolution of the drinking water problem.

source: HuggingFaceFW/fineweb-edu


text:
C is for Coven Board Book
C is for Coven is a reinterpretation of a classic alphabet book, matching each letter of the ABCs with a rhyming phrase that teaches kids about witchcraft. Instead of A is for Apple and D is for Dog, A is for Altar and D is for Drawing Down the Moon. This bewitching and adorable board book will make learning the ABCs fun, magical, and memorable for the whole family.
Founded by children's book author Andrea Stein, Moon Dust Press is dedicated to creating resources for children being raised in homes practicing alternative spiritualities, breaking down stereotypes about witchcraft and Pagan practices in children's literature, and providing needed diverse representation.
Moon Dust Press is committed to producing high quality, beautifully illustrated, and entertaining books that allow children and parents to find the magic in every day life


Kumi Naidoo: my five lessons in civil disobedience
From anti-apartheid protests, to scaling Arctic oil rigs, the head of Greenpeace shares his experience of peaceful resistance
Kumi Naidoo
Kumi Naidoo is the international executive director of Greenpeace. Photograph: Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images
Last modified on Wed 14 Feb 2018 13.08 EST
Civil disobedience is a way of expressing political opposition that pushes beyond what the law allows you to do, in terms of resistance. It is an act that says "we are deliberately breaking an unjust law." We often talk about it as a problem. In fact, I would argue that our problem is civil obedience. People too readily accept governments that do not hold to their promises.
My first brush with civil disobedience was when I was 15 and in the years since, I've learned a few things about its power, and its limitations. Here's a few of my lessons:
1. Nothing important comes without sacrifice
Protesters in Fordsburg, South Africa. Photograph: Getty Images Photograph: Jurgen Schadeberg/Getty Images
I was one of thousands of young people in South Africa that joined the national student protests against inequality in apartheid education. At that age, you don't always understand the wider context of your actions. The slogan at the front of the march was "we want equality", and at the back it was " we want a colour TV".
Despite this, what we were doing was important: we were resisting by refusing to go to classes and challenging the law that legally prohibited more than four people to march in the streets together. It was only here that I discovered that Nelson Mandela actually existed, and learned about the bigger picture of apartheid in South Africa. The media were restricted in how much they could report on him and so I had never seen his picture.
Following this I led a protest in my community with between 3,000-4,000 people, where the police charged at us with tear gas. The experience of participating in these acts early on affected me in a very direct sense. They taught me the important lesson that nothing important will come without sacrifice, commitment and courage.
2. Stay positive: first they will fight you, but then you will win
Mahatma Gandhi leading the Salt March in protest against the government monopoly on salt production. Photograph: Central Press/Getty Images Photograph: Central Press/Getty Images
South Africa has a strong connection to Gandhi. It was during his time there that he learned his politics, and honed his Satyagraha, which means passive resistance or civil disobedience as we now tend to call it.
There was always a photo of Gandhi in my family home and he was an influential figure for me as I was growing up. I developed a strong adherence to his notion of "soul force". For me, this translated as the importance of being willing to take the violence of the state. The moral authority to take this stance means that ultimately you will succeed in your mission.
My favourite quote is from Gandhi and it is one that is so relevant to civil disobedience today: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win". If you look at the situation Greenpeace is in, they are fighting us really hard in the courts, they are invading our privacy and preventing our actions. But Gandhi's philosophy makes me optimistic that this is a positive indication that we are closing in on the changes we are campaigning for.
3. When governments respond with force, they help to grow the movement
Arctic 30
One of the Arctic 30, makes the victory sign as he is released on bail in St Petersburg. Photograph: Olga Maltseva/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: OLGA MALTSEVA/AFP/Getty Images
The power of civil disobedience as a strategy lies in its moral authority. If you have numbers, diversity of voices, and are able to maintain a peaceful event, then it can be immensely powerful. It speaks to the oppressed and the oppressor in different ways. To the oppressed, or the people affected, it gives them strength to continue their struggle. To the oppressors, exceptional acts of moral courage force them to listen.
The recent Arctic 30 campaign and the arrests it incurred on many activists, myself included, is a good example of this. It is clear that when I was up a rig on the oil ship being bombarded with water for 15 hours, I wasn't doing it for selfish reasons, and nor were any of the Arctic 30 doing it for personal gain. It was remarkable how many heads of state then came out and called for the release of the arrested activists. Governments badly miscalculate when they respond to civil disobedience by throwing activists in prison and assuming this will terrify the public. In fact, the effect is always the opposite: it helps to grow the movement. It forces those in power to recalibrate and recognise the democratic intent of what activists are trying to achieve.
4. Be patient, failure is integral to the path to progress
Martin Luther King
Civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King on the fourth day of their march from Selma to Montgomery. Photograph: Ben Martin/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image Photograph: Ben Martin/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Image
You could say most acts of civil disobedience fail because they don't get results immediately. In the case of Arctic 30 they failed because oil was eventually drilled and removed from the area. But on the flipside, we now have more than 10 million people campaigning to have the Arctic declared a global sanctuary with no industrial activities. It is important to remember that not everything that counts can be measured.
We can learn from those who have engaged in civil disobedience in the past that it wasn't their first action that delivered their result. For Martin Luther King or Rosa Parks, it was an accumulation of lots of different actions over a long time.
5. Explore the potential of digital civil disobedience
How has technology and social media changed the way civil disobedience is expressed? Photograph: Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: INDRANIL MUKHERJEE/AFP/Getty Images
Wikileaks and the Edward Snowden NSA revelations created an opportunity for people to know what governments were hiding from them and have changed the whole debate around privacy. These are good examples of digital civil disobedience.
I think the social media space has thrown up a lot of possibilities for civil disobedience, protest and the strengthening of civil society generally. When you look at resistance during the Arab spring, people used Facebook to spread the word, Twitter to tell people where to be when, and YouTube to document and share what they experienced and what they achieved. The question is what laws do you break online in terms of pushing that space? At Greenpeace we are trying to make sense of this new area but the future looks promising.
Today, unlike 50 years ago there are lots of forums for engagement between civil society and those in business and government. This is evident at UN meetings, where national civil society groups are invited to take part of the consultative process. I think we've long chased after some sort of explosion of democracy, and the idea that success would be when governments wanted to talk to us. But I think we should beware of the value of some of these engagements. Sometimes they are more insults than anything else, just a box-ticking exercise. We may need a different measure of meaningful progress.
Read more stories like this:
Are NGOs fit for the purpose of advocacy and campaigning?
Advocacy: the dark art of influencing policy
_TAG_: gimmick or powerful climate change campaign?
comments ()
comments ()


How important is braking in mountain biking?
I was never the most fit guy at the races, but by using my brakes smarter than others I was able to put together some good races. My strategy was always to minimize the time I lost on the climbs and to make up time on every corner and every descent.
10 years ago, power meters weren't popular in MTB, but we really didn't have any great way to compare ourselves anyway just by looking at power.
OK, you're normalized power was this and mine was that. So….?
Well as it turns out, pedalling hard is only one important aspect of mountain biking–it's no wonder power output only has a pretty good relationship with performance on an XC lap. Time and time again the research has backed this up.
This isn't to say that pedalling isn't import—it is very important—but in mountain biking especially, there are so many factors working for and against each other for speed.
I always ask this one important question: What wins races?
Speed wins races.
And how do you go fast? Well, lots of ways.
Anyone who has every mountain biked would probably know that braking is important. But how important?
In the first ever study using a brake power meter (well, second actually. The first one proved that the device worked!), we set 10 riders off through a short XC lap. There were three short climbs and three short descents. We measured their propulsive power (the power on the pedals using a standard power meter), their brake power using our newly invented brake power meter, and recorded the time it took to complete the lap.
OK, the world's first brake power meter is a bit of a dinosaur by now, but it did the job!
It turned out that average propulsive power was strongly related to lap time. That is to say, those with higher [relative] propulsive power output we able to go faster around the track. But this was no surprise.
We also found that braking was important, too.
With combined measures of braking and propulsion, we could explain more of the variation in lap time than pedaling alone. Science calls this a regression equation and it was the first time we saw the important of braking and pedaling together.
What this equation meant was that by measuring brake power AND propulsive power, we had a much better idea of what was going on out on the trails. Namely, a combination of pedaling hard and braking for a short time went along with really fast lap times.
Riders had the same lap time every lapbut how did they do this?
In our test, riders did 3 laps and there was no statistical difference in lap time between the first, second or third lap. However, when we compared averages of propulsive power, this was higher in the first lap and then dropped off for laps 2 and 3. That is to say that they did not pedal as hard on lap 2 or 3 than in the first lap.
But laps were the same time–how could this be?
This answer came after looking at the braking, and results showed how braking changed across laps.
By lap 3, riders had significantly changed how much braking they were doing—both brake work and brake time were reduced! This reduced in braking appeared to counterbalance the reduction in propulsive power.
In other words: by changing braking, riders could go just as fast around an XC lap even if they didn't pedal as hard!
This rider's average propulsive power was 328 W on lap 1 and 306 W on lap 3. He reduced his braking from 20,300 J to 18,500 J and was able to maintain his lap time to within 0.5 seconds. You can see where he saved time by braking differently.
To me, this one of the coolest findings. And on a personal note, I thought this did a pretty good job at explaining why I was able to finish with XC riders who were much more fit than myself. I couldn't pedal as hard, but was able to make up for some of this by braking better.
At the moment, it isn't totally clear why riders changed their braking. This might have something to do with learning the course at speed, though they did get a few laps of practice before testing started. If you look at the above figure there are a few instances of braking that were not present in lap 3, so this gives a good idea.
So how much braking do we actually do?
In our group of well-trained mountain bikers, their average propulsive power was 275 W across the entire lap. This included uphills, flats and -if it happenedon the descents. Across the ~5 minutes it took to do one lap, this was 85,000 joules of energy expended for pedaling.
Braking on the other hand was primarily done on the descents. The energy removed during braking was 21,000 J.
Riders used the brakes about 1/4 as much as they pedaled. That's a lot!
The time they spent braking was short overall at 28 seconds per lap.
Brake power was calculated using the brake work divided by brake time. This was 800 W as an average during the lap. The fastest riders were doing all of their brake work in a short window, which meant that they had the highest brake power.
Of course, this is course dependent, especially since some trails might be very very fast and could require you to slow down almost to a stop while other may be slow and require minimal slowing.
It's interesting because we can easily feel that work going through our legs to the pedals, but we can't feel what we are taking away with the brakes. Holding 800 W while pedaling would be pretty hard, but we can do this same thing with the brakes without much thought.
But let me ask you this: how many 800 W (or 200 or 400) intervals have you done? Probably many.
It's time we start thinking more about our braking.
It's not just in the numbers
This was the earliest braking research, and we've come a long way since then.
Some of the more important things we've learned is that it's not just how much you brake or how long your brake, but where you brake that is important.
You can brake really really hard for a short time, but if you do this at the wrong spot, you could be doing it better.
Linking brake power with a helmet camera is one of the most telling ways to use the data.
A lot of this we learned by linking braking data to a helmet camera, but also in a number of studies that followed on from the original one.
More on this soon. And more
Until then, check out these other articles:
5 Things You Need to Add to Your MTB Training Plan
Talking MTB on the radio!
3 Reasons Why You Should Have Bigger Rotors
5 Ways to Use the Brake Power Meter to Train Yourself to Ride Faster
Why do you have to be fit for gravity racing?
Picking the right power meter for mountain bike racing


text:
- Tent in Woods
- Original Format:
- Black-and-white print (photograph)
- Item identifier:
- This is a photograph of a tent in a forest. There is a garden or a tree nursery visible in the photograph.
- Digital Project:
- Special Collections Research Center at NCSU Libraries
- Carl Alwin Schenck Papers, 1865 - 1959 (MC00035) held by Special Collections Research Center at NCSU Libraries
- Note field:
- Not all materials from the physical collection may have been scanned. Images may have been enhanced for web access.
- For questions regarding copyright or permissions, please refer to our Reproduction, Use, Citation, and Copyright page (_URL_


text:
Double-peak Splitting in High-order Harmonics Generation
- WANG Yingsong, LIU Yaqing, YANG Xiaodong, XU Zhizhan
- Chinese Optics Letters SCI(E) SCOPUS
- in 2000
- Cited Count
- Wanfang Data
When the intensity of the driving pulse is much higher than the saturation intensity of the media involved, the double-peak splitting in frequency domain emerges in the generated high-order harmonic spectra. The possible origins of this splitting are carefully investigated. The ionization of the gas media and the propagation effect of harmonic field are the main reason for the double-peak splitting observed.
If you register references through the customer center, the reference information will be registered as soon as possible.


text:
University of California
This paper will consider the architectural writings of the German expressionist writer Paul Scheerbart, focusing on his fascination with glass as an architectural and symbolic material within his writings. I will discuss Scheerbart's architectural treatise Glass Architecture, his novel The Grey Cloth, and related writings on glass architecture. Scheerbart represents an alternative tradition within architectural modernism, which saw glass as a constructive material that represented modernity by exposing structural elements of the building, thus guaranteeing conformation of form to function. Scheerbart, in contrast, considered glass as a bearer of color and multiplier of light, which he saw as capable of transforming the human environment and exercising positive effects on individuals and collectives. He saw light as culture-formative, and glass architecture as the means by which the built environment could maximize modern culture's utopian potential. I also discuss the influence of Scheerbart on the anarchist architect Bruno Taut and on the thinking of Walter Benjamin.
glass, architecture, utopia, transparency, Paul Scheerbart, Bruno Taut


text:
Nature Guided Walks
A nature guided walk can be taken to a Goodall foundations old feeding station this the first place where Dr Goodall was when studying the behavior of Chimpanzees this is also the place where Henry Stanley met Dr Livingstone in 1871.
Gombe national park is blessed with both migratory and residential birds and the most commonly seen are trumpeter hornbill, palmnut vulture, fishing eagle and pied kingfisher among the rest Birding can be done while on a nature guided walk or during Chimpanzee trekking.
Tourists interested in making their safari more memorable can add fishing to their itinerary, tourists must engage in this activity with an experienced fishing guide as well as a fishing permit and must do this activity in the designated areas.
Visitors can explore the park by trekking Chimpanzees and also come along other primates like the vervet monkey, red tailed monkey, blue monkey and beachcomber live baboon to mention a few.


text:
the piano roll) are not supported, the midi standard only supports per-note velocity. you use a midi out channel to send notes to the device. muting midi channel - lets you set a channel on your midi keyboard, where each keyboard key mutes/unmutes a. this will usually be a line-level input, not a microphone input. click on the midi output interface to be used,Once an interface is selected it will become highlighted. after that, the application and fl studio will automatically find each other over the network and connect. note: if you have never connected a midi device to fl studio before, we recommend reading the midi wizard section. for controlling external midi hardware, see a video tutorials here. incorporate the sound from external midi hardware in the final render, you will need to record the audio from the device into fl studio while it's played or controlled by a midi out plugin. then record the audio the device makes like any other external audio input. note: piano roll note colors can also be used from a vst plugins own piano roll to play separate midi channels.
Novation Launchkey & Launchkey Mini support in FL Studio - ports are independent communications channels between midi out and the target vst plugin or midi interface. orange labels show activated controls (transmitting data), left-click the label to activate/deactivate controls. the menu displays the name of the general midi instrument for the selected patch number. preview midi channel - allows you to set a channel on your midi keyboard, where each keyboard key (starting at c5) previews a separate channel in the step sequencer. midi devices - if you install a controller after fl studio has started, or a controller that appears in the input list becomes unresponsive, this option will rescan and connect to the device.(port numbers don't apply to external midi hardware attached to a midi interface, just the interface itself). using a 'generic' driver if your device is working correctly. if this option is deselected, you will need to click the ok button. points can be added with right-mouse clicks and function curves by left-clicking on the tension handle, as with any envelope editor in fl studio. if necessary, you can load multiple midi out plugins and match port numbers to the vst and then set independent midi channels for each midi out. alternatively check here online for the latest details on how to get the app image-line remote. note: for some vst plugins you may need to turn this off for. note: unless you have a specific reason to use midi out, we recommend using note colors on the. midi port numbers - set the input port number on the vst plugin's wrapper to the same port number as midi out. the port number you choose does not matter, there are 256 available. however, as 'custom drivers' supply the device name and any 'special' functions the controller may have, it's worth checking if your controller is. if you set your midi device to omni mode it will respond to all midi channels (see the manufacturers instructions).: midi does not transmit audio, it is a control-data connection (keyboard notes, knob movements, sound/program changes). open the midi settings choose 'options > midi settings' from the main menu or press the f10 function key on your keyboard.
Setting up FL Studio for the KOMPLETE KONTROL MK1 Keyboard mod x / mod y midi key note on velocity is mapped to mod x or mod y and passed to. for some devices, the patch number also selects the drum kit for drum channels. - 'registered parameter numbers' have been assigned to particular functions by the midi manufacturers association. choose a data type (-1 deactivates the control):Cc - continuous controller. it also contains options related to midi keyboard recording and automation. studio tutorial 1 - the basics and making your first song! out is a flexible midi output plugin with the following controls:Channel - there are 16 midi channels used to make independent connections for note and controller data. for example, to play up to 16 separate instruments on a single 'multitimbral' vst plugin. port numbers - from the midi settings make sure the port number matches the port number on midi out (any number between 0 and 255 can be used). this happens because the device is playing sound internally from its own controller (no latency) and also receiving notes back from midi out (with latency). templates - there are a number of controller templates in the fl studio installation directory (\program files\image-line\fl studio\system\hardware specific). midi remote control pop-up to accept the controller link and then close the box. hold and sostenuto - if selected, fl studio will use foot-pedal messages to sustain notes held on a midi keyboard. channels - where vst plugins respond to midi channels 'map note color to midi channel' can be used to play separate voices. a live recording - record the device back into fl studio, as it is played by the midi out channel. see the manual associated with your external midi device/s for details.: midi allows you to daisy-chain a number of external midi devices. sure enable midi remote control is selected in the options menu, 'midi input' will be disabled otherwise. to control fl studio from other midi software use the rewire client mode or host fl studio as a vst plugin.
Keystation 49 MK II FL Studio Help? the first time you activate this control you will need to allow fl studio access through any firewalls by negotiating the usual security pop-ups. note: there is also a 'global' sync option that must also be selected under the options menu > enable midi master sync. fl studio will however send midi clock sync so you can control the midi hardware using fl studio as the master midi device, see the midi output section. create permanent links between a controller, fl studio and plugins use the 'multilink controllers' switch with the 'override generic links' option. - sends a reset (cc #121) message to your midi device, then updates. it won't match your vst plugin or midi instrument if it's not using the general midi mapping (which is likely). be used with fl studio at a time, you can daisy-chain multiple midi devices to the output interface, see the note below. master sync - master sync tells connected midi devices to follow fl studio's start/stop/play commands, etc.. if your device has a custom driver but does not show in this list by name or nothing is showing, try re-installing the driver that came with the device (check the manufacturers web-site for the. knobs can be linked to modulation targets on the vst plugin or midi device. this allows you to set the relationship between midi controller 'note release' velocity and the value passed to fl studio. enables mapping of note release velocity from midi devices to per-note release velocity aware plugins in fl studio. - select to control more than one knob at a time on a touch interface. on the device in the input list so that it is highlighted. for example cc 1 is assumed to be used by a mod wheel target, cc 64 a sustain pedal target, according to the midi standard. to record the sounds of my external keyboard into fl studio? these allow support for 'unique' controls such as transport functions, jog wheels, ribbon-strips, relative knobs, motorized faders and custom switch. clips - place the recorded audio clip in the playlist and render the final track. your controller may not necessarily appear by its real name 'usb audio device (generic controller)' is common.
AKAI Professional - Akai MPK and MPD Series - Setup in FL Studio then connect subsequent midi devices to the out or thru ports of the device preceding them in the chain. release note velocity to - [none] - if this option is selected, fl studio will ignore release velocities sent by controller. see video tutorials here, the steps are as follows:From the midi settings select the device in the output list (click devices in the list to select them). release - some midi keyboards can send the velocity of a note release, if so. loaded into the editor that came with your controller and will map it to fl studio..127) to db, the level scale of midi channels may not fit the internal mixer scale. own one of the outdated products listed below:Fl studio 8 and below, beatcreator, beatquantizer, beatslicer, ez-editor, slayer 2 (vsti), wasp & wasp xt use an obsolete registration system. set up midi out to control internal vst plugins as follows:Open the wrapper options - click the icon on the top of the vst plugins wrapper. if you are controlling external midi hardware the port number should match the midi settings output port number set for your midi interface. tip: if you play your controller while the velocity mapping curve editor is open, the note velocity will be visible as a vertical line. options are used to connect to external midi input devices. up by october 31st for an extended 3-month trial of youtube red. displays a list of controller devices that have been detected by the windows operating system. most hardware synthesizers and drum-machines have a setting, 'local control', that disables the keyboard or pads from playing sounds locally. matching port numbers on midi out and the target creates the link. usb driver, these are usually on the technical support or downloads section). - list of detected midi devices in or connected to the system.


2 Rates
Time-dependent behavior with gel formation or curing
Figure 1: Time-dependent viscosity function of a sample with gel formation or curing: The viscosity value increases significantly after reaching time-point tS because of the gel formation or curing reaction. A previously defined viscosity value is reached at time-point tv.
This test is performed under constant shear conditions either at a constant shear rate or at a constant shear stress. In most cases, tests with controlled shear rate are preferred. One disadvantage of controlled-shear-stress tests is that, with the increase in viscosity, the resulting rotational speed will continuously decrease. This would result in the deformation velocity no longer being constant.
However, the latter is a decisive parameter for comparing the effects of shearing on the behavior of a sample. The measuring temperature is kept constant, thus providing for isothermal conditions. It is recommended that disposable measuring systems consisting of a disposable plate and a disposable dish for single use are selected. In most cases, after curing, the two parts of the PP measuring system will stick together firmly, unable to be separated or cleaned without substantial effort. The result is usually evaluated as a time-dependent viscosity function (Figure 1).
Two time-points are of relevance here: the starting time tS at the beginning of the curve slope indicating the start of gel formation or a chemical curing reaction, and the time tV when a previously defined high-viscosity value has been reached.
However, with rotational tests, it is not possible to reliably provide an answer to the questions as to when a sample becomes solid and when the sample has been cured completely. This means that the entire curing process cannot be evaluated because at one point the cured mass is no longer able to flow and becomes solid. If the maximum torque of the rheometer has been exceeded, the rheometer can no longer control the preset rotational speed or shear rate. As a consequence, the speed will continuously decrease and the viscosity will approach infinity.
This is because the viscosity value is defined by the law of viscosity, stating viscosity as the shear stress divided by the shear rate. In the case of curing, the shear rate would finally reach zero. This also means that the law of viscosity would not be applicable here.
Our recommendation: Oscillatory tests are preferred over rotational tests for evaluating gel formation and curing processes because, with oscillatory tests, materials can be examined in their solid state as well.


text:
cloth
- Place and utensils you can boil the Parsley leaves in
- Boil the parsley leaves on water
- Allow them to cool down
- Then once they are warm, take the leaves and wrap them in a piece of cloth round use it as a poultice on and around the boil
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has acetic acid that helps kill the bacteria causing the boil, it soothes the boil, reduces pain and it also helps balance the pH levels thus preventing the bacteria from thriving. The best time to use is overnight
- Apple cider vinegar
- A Cotton ball or buds
- Use the cotton buds to soak in the vinegar
- Rub the cotton buds gently on and around the boil
- Then cover it with a bandage
- Repeat this once a day until the boil ripens
Cornmeal will help relieve you from the discomfort of boils and can also be used as a natural absorbent in helping to treat boils.
- Half Cup of boiled water
- Piece of clean cloth
- Add cornmeal to the half cup of boiled water to make it a paste
- Apply the paste around and on the boil
- Then cover with the piece of cloth
- Repeat this once daily until the boil softens and the infection drains
Best for boils on buttocks or inner thighs because it has natural antiseptic and antibacterial qualities
- Take a handful of Neem leaves wash to clean and crush them to make a paste
- Apply it on the boil and let it be for at least 30 minutes before washing off
- Repeat this once or twice a day
The boil should be kept clean, dry, and protected. As a result, the boil will heal in a few days or weeks depending on its location or size.
How to Pop a Boil
Sometimes if the boil isn't that big or there are limited risks, popping your boil is possible. Most people would like to wait for the boil to burst by itself but you can do this by yourself if the boil has ripened thus avoiding chances of getting a secondary infection.
A ripe boil has a softened lump head with yellow pus that can be seen through the skin.
- A Bandage
- A safety pin
- Clean piece of cloth
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Antiseptic Soap
- Antibiotics soap
- Antibiotic cream
What to do;
- You need washed hands. So scrubbed them with the antiseptic soap then dry them with the fresh piece of cloth
- Place a warm part of fabric gently on the boil then leave it for about 10 minutes
- Use the candle to heat up the safety pins pointy side "this is to cleanse it." Then let the safety pin cool down. Some people like to use thorns because they are easier to get and can't cause tetanus, but it isn't advisable because some thorns can be poisonous "unless you know ones that are not" and the safety pin will be heated so it will be purified.
- Gently prick the head of the boil with the pointy cleansed side of the safety pin
- Use your finger to squeeze the boil from the sides. If it's in a position you can't do so you may need assistance from a trusted friend, and he or she must have clean hands.
- Although it's a painful process, you need to harder and harder so that you can eliminate all the pus. You will know all the discharge is out when you see only blood coming out from the boil, but it's good to feel the sides of the boil too.
- After removing pus from the boil. Clean it using hydrogen peroxide to avoid secondary infections and kill any germs in the area.
- Apply the antibiotic cream on the open boil; it will help heal and protect the boil from further infection
- After all of this cover the field with a bandage. The bandage should be changed once or twice a day while checking if the affected area is healing properly.
If it's a big boil or if the boil has a hard head that is difficult to pop you need to seek medical attention from a doctor.
Possible Complications of Boils
On infrequent occasions, boils may bring about difficulties in the human body.
- Permanent scarring after healing
- Spread of Staphylococcus to other parts of the skin
- Sepsis infection of the tissues or blood
- Boils forming in a cluster form
- Swelling and disease of the heart valve tissues
- Abscess of the spinal cord, skin, kidneys, brain or other organs
When to Seek Medical Care for Boil
- If the boil last more than three weeks
- The pain becomes severe
- If the original boil comes back
- High levels of Fever
- Other boils start appearing
- If you have swollen lymph nodes
- The boil doesn't drain
- Repeated outbreak of oil
- If the boil doesn't ripen
- If the boil is too big
Prevention Measures for Boils
- Make sure to practice good hygiene
- Use antibacterial soap and bath regularly. It will help prevent infection
- Clean minor wounds and treat them
- Wash clothes, towels and bed linen
- Regular skin exfoliation. It reduces chances of boils by unclogging sweat ducts.
- Stay hydrated and eats nutritional meals to improve your immune system


text:
Ducks and geese may seem similar, but they have essential differences. Ducks are smaller and have shorter necks, while geese are more prominent with longer necks. Additionally, their behavior and habitat preferences vary. In conclusion, ducks and geese may share some similarities, but they are distinct in their ways.
|Medium to large size
|Eat plants, insects, and small fish
|Eat plants, insects, and small fish
|Found in various habitats
|Found in various habitats
Duck vs. Goose: A Comparison of Two Waterfowl Species
Regarding waterfowl, ducks and geese are two of the most common species that come to mind. While they may seem quite similar initially, several differences between ducks and geese set them apart.
This article will explore the characteristics, behavior, habitat, and other key factors that distinguish ducks from geese.
1. Physical Appearance
Ducks and geese have distinct physical features that differentiate them from each other. Ducks are generally smaller in size compared to geese. They have shorter necks and rounded bodies.
Ducks also have webbed feet perfectly adapted for swimming, diving, and maneuvering through the water. Additionally, ducks have various colorful feathers, contributing to their aesthetic appeal.
On the other hand, geese are giants and have longer necks and bodies than ducks. Geese also have longer legs and more prominent, mighty wings that enable them to fly long distances.
2. Behavior and Social Structure
Ducks and geese exhibit different behaviors and social structures. Ducks are known to be more social birds and often form large flocks. They are highly adaptable and can be found in various habitats, including ponds, lakes, rivers, and urban areas.
Ducks are also known for their remarkable ability to dive underwater for food. Geese, on the other hand, tend to be more territorial and form smaller groups or pairs.
They are known for their distinctive honking calls, which they use to communicate with each other. Geese are also highly protective of their nesting sites and will aggressively defend them against intruders.
3. Feeding Habits
Ducks and geese have different feeding habits and preferences. Ducks are omnivorous and have a diverse diet that includes aquatic plants, insects, small fish, and even grains.
They have specialized bills designed for sifting through mud, dabbling in shallow water, or diving for food. Geese, on the other hand, are mainly herbivorous and primarily feed on grasses, grains, and other plant materials.
They have blunt bills that are well-suited for grazing on land. Geese are often seen foraging in open fields or on lawns, where they can graze on grass and other vegetation.
4. Migration Patterns
Both ducks and geese are known for their migratory behavior, but their migration patterns differ. Ducks typically migrate in smaller groups or individually, traveling long distances to find suitable breeding and feeding grounds.
Some duck species may migrate thousands of miles each year. Conversely, Geese migrate in larger flocks and follow well-established migration routes known as flyways.
They fly in a distinctive "V" formation, which helps reduce air resistance and conserve energy during their long journeys. Geese often migrate together, creating an impressive spectacle in the sky.
5. Conservation Status
The conservation status of ducks and geese varies among different species. While some duck species are abundant and not threatened, others face challenges due to habitat loss, pollution, and hunting.
Conservation efforts are focused on protecting and preserving wetland habitats, which are crucial for the survival of many duck species.
Conversely, Geese have generally thrived in urban and suburban areas, thanks to the abundance of parks, golf courses, and open spaces. However, the increasing human-wildlife conflicts due to overpopulation in some areas have led to implementing management strategies to control their numbers.
In conclusion, while ducks and geese belong to the same waterfowl family, they have distinct differences in physical appearance, behavior, feeding habits, migration patterns, and conservation status.
Understanding these differences can help us appreciate the unique qualities of each species and their essential role in the ecosystem.
Whether it's the lively and colorful nature of ducks or the majestic and honking presence of geese, both species contribute to the beauty and diversity of our natural world.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between a duck and a goose?
Ducks and geese belong to the same waterfowl family but have distinct differences in size, appearance, behavior, and habitat.
2. Are ducks and geese the same species?
No, ducks and geese are not the same species. They belong to different genera and have different physical characteristics and behaviors.
3. How big do ducks and geese get?
Ducks are generally smaller, ranging from 16 to 20 inches long and weighing around 0.5 to 3 pounds. Geese are more significant, varying from 30 to 43 inches long and weighing around 6 to 20 pounds.
4. What do ducks and geese eat?
Ducks primarily feed on aquatic plants, insects, and small aquatic creatures. Geese graze on grasses, sedges, and grains and can eat aquatic plants and insects.
5. Where do ducks and geese live?
Ducks can be found in various habitats, including freshwater lakes, rivers, marshes, and coastal areas. Geese prefer open areas near water, such as fields, meadows, and coastal wetlands.
6. Are ducks and geese migratory?
Many ducks and geese are migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
7. Do ducks and geese mate for life?
Some ducks and geese mate for life, while others may have multiple annual mates.
8. Can ducks and geese fly?
Both ducks and geese are capable of flying. However, geese are generally stronger fliers and can cover longer distances.
9. Are ducks and geese aggressive?
Some species of geese can be territorial and may display aggression if they feel threatened or if their nesting area is invaded. Ducks are generally less aggressive.
10. Are ducks and geese protected by law?
In many countries, ducks and geese are protected by wildlife conservation laws that regulate hunting seasons, bag limits, and hunting methods. These laws aim to ensure sustainable populations of these waterfowl species.


text:
Time of coping files
I have two hard drives and I want to determine time of copying files from one to other.
So, I do:
1) Create file system on the second HDD and mount it
2) Copy set of files from / to folder mounted on step 1
3) Call sync to write all data to disks
3) Repeat step 2-3 10 times to make results more smooth
So, results are too strange:
The first time is a much greater that other 9, for example:
1000 51 50 49 52....
I don't have reasons why the first time is mutch greater than other 9: May be on first copying allocated internal structures of file system on the second HDD, or may be sync works on asynchronous manner, it started to write memory buffers to disk, and exits, this process continues then first copying is already started.


text:
There is a new University Entrance Exam that competes with SAT and ACT – the Classic Learning Test
Try the practice exam (or get your teenager to try it). It involves reading comprehension of a CS Lewis piece etc.
Given the standards at the OCSB (and throughout Ontario), this blog wonders how OCSB students would do on the CLT
OCSB Example 1: High school english students using maquettes to do a "Hamlet in the Hood" scene:
Example 2: Grade 7/8s proud to make it through first round of spelling bee by spelling N-E-A-T
Example 3: Grade 3 blogging (and their atrocious spelling and sentence structure)
This blog advocates for a return to curriculum like Core Knowledge:
CK Grade 8 English: Animal Farm and Dostoyevski


text:
Calgary Underground Diversion Study (Calgary Tunnel)
This government-funded study, directed by the City of Calgary, determines the feasibility of diverting water underground during flood conditions.
Flood water would be diverted underground along Heritage Drive from Glenmore Reservoir to the Bow River.
The final report is available on the City of Calgary's website.
Estimated impact on flood mitigation
An underground diversion with an internal tunnel diameter of 8 metres could accommodate a peak flow of approximately 500 cubic metres per second. A larger version of the underground diversion with a 9.5 metre tunnel could accommodate a peak flow of approximately 700 cubic metres per second. The peak flow rate of the Elbow River entering Glenmore Reservoir during the June 2013 floods was approximately 1,240 cubic metres per second.
Multiple flood mitigation options upstream of Calgary are being considered. The Alberta government is reviewing the Calgary underground diversion feasibility study and consulting with the City of Calgary and other impacted communities to identify the best options for flood mitigation.
Government is creating a new cost benefit tool to more accurately assess the value of each flood mitigation project. This will be used to determine whether the tunnel is the ideal choice for Calgary.


text:
Variable ce5 : How many time he was left alone
Valid case(s): 2678
Standard deviation: 1.4
Children aged 0-4
Source of information
The mother or caretaker of the child aged 0-4.
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Whithin the last 7 days, how many times was [NAME] left alone?
This question asks, given the same situation as in CE4, whether and how many times the child was left completely unattended, even by another child under 10 years old. As in CE4, make it clear to the respondent that you are asking only about the week previous to the day of interview. Enter the response in the spaces provided. If the answer is 'None', record '00'.


text:
WAGONS AS MEMORIALISATION
On the B6213 Fountain Street roundabout in Morley, south east of Leeds, stands a Hudson V-skip tipper wagon, spilling its load of flowers into the surrounding flowerbed. The wagon originally formed part of the Leeds Industrial Museum collection, but was deaccessioned in the 1990s. It presumably memorialises the Robert Hudson connection with the town, both through ownership of collieries and the nearby location of the wagon works.
It is a very relevant example of the use of disused industrial wagons to act as memorials to now-vanished mines, quarries and other activities. Mine wagons especially can be found all over the world marking places that have lost a principal reason for being, a major employer, a maker and destroyer of local landscapes, a site of tragedy or the glue that held a community together. So meaningful are these objects that in some cases, if no original wagons have survived, replicas have been constructed (e.g. Wallyford, Lothian, a wagon memorialising miners killed in local mines). This can be confusing for historians of wagons!
It is of course very likely that some of these wagons will have originated in Leeds. This research has not located a gazeteer of these memorials, though they are regularly reported in the publications of the Industrial Railway Society.


text:
Sustainable Financing for Climate Change through Community Forestry in the Prey Lang Landscape
Photo: Aerial picture of O Taneung community forestry
Community forest (CF) is a legally recognized framework that aims to place local people at the center of decision-making processes and natural resource management in Cambodia. The Cambodia Climate Change Alliance - phase 3 (CCCA3) funded by the EU, Sweden, and UNDP, has been supporting the Regional Community Forestry Training Center for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC) to pilot an innovative approach, introducing climate change actions into a community forestry credit scheme (2020-2022). The scheme is used to generate capital for community forestry activities that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, including forest restoration, patrolling, and financing sustainable livelihood activities of 10 CFs in Kampong Thom and Kratie Provinces.
The O Taneung community forest, one of the CFs supported by the RECOFTC covers 248 ha about 65 kilometers outside Kratie city in Northeast Cambodia. Local people manage the forest and harvest natural foods and medicines. The Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fishery (MAFF) recognized this community forest (CF) in 2012, and a 15-year agreement for a forest management plan was signed on 2015. Today, the community forest group has 245 members in Kbal Damrey Commune of the Sambo District in Kratie Province.
Since 2018, O Taneung has been running a community credit scheme that members of the community can borrow from to serve their livelihoods purpose and pay back with interest, which is used for community forest management. With CCCA support, the scheme has been extended and climate change-related activities have been introduced in the management plan.
"Tuy Sophon, chief of the credit scheme in O Taneung community forest, said the fund has already expanded from US$ 1,000 in 2018 to more than US$5,000 and now serves 58 out of 250 families from the forest community."
Photo: Tuy Sophon, Chief of the CF credit scheme, inspects O Taneung community forest
In July 2021, community generated income from interest in total amount of USD 69. Among that, USD 21 is used for implementing forest including patrolling and tree planting maintenance. As of now, he explained, the loans have mostly been to fund agricultural projects outside the forest, such as small investments of seed, fertilizer, and other materials used by the villagers.
Beyond this support to increasing CF credit capital, the project also successfully helped the O Taneung community to restore 10.8 ha of their community's degraded forest area during the Covid-19 outbreak, contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation for the local community. In addition, this replanting activity also provided much needed cash-for-work support to reduce the impact of Covid-19 for community members who participated in the tree planting.
"We lost our job during Covid-19," said Mok Sithon, a member of the community. "Joining with the project to plant trees has reduced the difficulty for us in some ways."
Photo: Mok Sithon, member of the O Taneung community forestry, joins tree planting, June 2021
Ray Seakla and others hope the growing capital pool from the credit scheme, and the money made on interest, can fund more activities in the management plan, including the maintenance of the tree planting and the patrolling team monthly meetings.
"We are optimistic about the future of our community." Ray Seakla said. "We have sustainable funding, and we can plan for more activities to manage our forest."
Photo: Ray Seakla, member of the O Taneung community forestry
Photo: Field assessment and data collection for developing a Digital Elevation Model (DEM)
Changes to global climate conditions aggravate the effects of temperature-driven hydrometeorological hazards, increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, often resulting in a greater risk of natural disaster. Floods continue to be the most damaging natural hazard in Cambodia, causing an estimated $355 million of losses in 2013 alone. Cambodian cities are underprepared to forecast, adapt and respond to these hazards, where the effects are further exacerbated by growing urbanization, a process that perturbs the natural hydrological cycle and enhances flood peaks by additional rainfall-runoff.
People In Need Cambodia (PIN), with support from the Cambodia Climate Change Alliance - phase 3 (CCCA3) funded by the EU, Sweden, and UNDP, is implementing a project on "Strengthening Climate Information and Early Warning System in Cambodia to Support Climate Change Resilient Development and Adaptation to Climate Change". The project aims to address the flood mitigation challenge by producing evidence-based recommendations for the Royal Government of Cambodia, mainly the National Committee for Disaster Management, to reduce the vulnerability of urban populations to climate change impacts by facilitating access to an innovative and effective urban Early Warning System (EWS).
During the first year of its implementation and despite operational challenges due to COVID19 travel restrictions, a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for flood modeling was completed through the use of real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning and global navigation satellite system (GNSS) technology, utilizing tuk-tuks as a vehicle for data collection. The EWS information dashboard was developed to be multi-channel to disseminate flood information through phone calls, speakers, and Facebook posts. In collaboration with a local technology developer, a fixed public speaker concept has been developed. Flood warning messages will be shared from the EWS1294 dissemination platform, and these will be voiced through the fixed public speakers to the community in Battambang city.
PPhoto: Data collection for developing a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) using tuk-tuks
"I do believe that this project [PIN's CCCA project] will better inform Battambang city population about flood events and reduce people's vulnerability to flooding," said Mr. Pheng Sethy, Mayor of Battambang City
Photo: Mr. Pheng Sethy, Mayor of Battambang City
Mrs. Lounh Kimla, a deputy village chief of Somphi 1 in Battambang City, said that the system [fixed public speaker] is a timesaving method for local authorities to inform the people. "The system [fixed public speaker] is a channel that people can access to get flood warning messages free of charge," Lounh Kimla added.
Photo: Mrs. Lounh Kimla, a Deputy village chief of Somphi 1 of Battambang City


text:
Second freeze forecast tonight; warnings issued
POSTED: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 5:52pm
UPDATED: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - 5:53pm
BATON ROUGE, La. (NBC33) — Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing for a second, straight night-- prompting the National Weather Service to issue another "Freeze Warning" around the area.
The warning begins at midnight and lasts through 9:00 a.m., and.includes parishes along the I-10 cooridor and north.
A "Freeze Warning" means that temperatures are expected to fall below 32 degrees for more than a few hours. Freezing temperatures can kill crops, and other sensitive vegetation, and proper precautions should be taken. For helpful tips on how to protect your plants from the harmful cold temperatures, click here.
Also, you should keep your pets in mind during cold weather. For helpful tips on how to keep Fluffy or Fido warm during cold snaps, click here.


text:
UC San Diego
Cosmopolitanism and patriotism in Ghanaian hiplife lyrics
- Author(s): Garfinkel, David A.
- et al.
Ghanaian Hiplife is a musical style that emerged in the early 1990's, and has steadily gained popularity since. The music is a combination of Ghanaian Highlife--an early 20th century mix of both European and local traditions-- and American Hip Hop. As a musical hybrid, Hiplife often blurs the lines between the global and the local. Its recontextualization of Western synthesized beats with local languages and music traditions has created a music that in many ways represents the cosmopolitan. However, it often simultaneously symbolizes a sense of patriotism for the relatively young country, emphasizing local significance of ethnicity and location. Through the use of various languages--Akan languages, Pidgin English, and Hip-Hop Vernacular English--current Hiplife artists demonstrate a complex give and take between the cosmopolitan and the patriot


text:
Date: August 9, 1983
Creator: Bailey, Dorothy J
Description: This report shows that in recent years, attention has increasingly focused upon the minority composition of the Federal judiciary, in apparent response to concerns that judges appointed to the Federal bench should more compositely reflect the U.S. population they serve. Two of the larger U.S. subpopulations served by the Federal judiciary are blacks and Hispanics. Accordingly, this mini brief lists chronologically and cumulatively the appointments of blacks and Hispanics to the Federal bench, which includes the U.S.Supreme Court, Circuit Courts of Appeals, and District courts.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department


Fluvoxamine Attenuated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced Leptin Resistance
Abstract
Increasing evidence indicates that endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) is involved in the development of metabolic syndrome. However, pharmacological treatments targeting ER stress are not well understood. In the present study, we found that fluvoxamine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression, can attenuate ER stress-induced… (More)
DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2012.00012
Topics
5 Figures and Tables
Cite this paper
@inproceedings{Hosoi2012FluvoxamineAE, title={Fluvoxamine Attenuated Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Induced Leptin Resistance}, author={Toru Hosoi and Tsuyoshi Miyahara and Takaaki Kayano and Shota Yokoyama and Koichiro Ozawa}, booktitle={Front. Endocrin.}, year={2012} }


text:
Country two-step dancing is a popular style of dance that is performed to country western music. Dance studios that offer country western dance lessons in San Jose may teach one of the many different styles of country western dance, but they will all incorporate the traditional or basic two-step dance move.
Country western dance is performed in pairs that consist of a leader and a follower. The traditional two-step dance move is three parts: a quick step, a quick step, and a slow step. The leader steps forward with his left foot, while the follower steps backwards with her right foot. Traditional two-step developed in Europe and Mexico in the 1800s.
Texas two-step, another popular style of country two-step that is often taught in country western dance lessons, consists of a four-part two-step: a quick step, a quick step, a slow step, and a slow step. Texas two-step developed in 1983 and was inspired by the Foxtrot. The two-step style taught in your country western dance lessons may depend upon the region of the country in which your dance studio is located.


text:
Demetre Chiparus Cleopatra Art Deco Bronze
Item #2491 SOLD
Art Deco Bronze ' Cleopatra ' by Demetre Chiparus circa 1925 is an extremely important and rare quality statue by the artist who was arguably the master of Art Deco figurative sculpture. Chiparus's work is in many museums and major collections .Referenced in almost all books on Art Deco statues and Art Deco furnishings, this is certainly the finest signed piece we have ever offered of this important artist's work. Amazing details in both dimension and color: the skirt with dimensional scales, scarabs around the belt, necklaces, detailing on the sandals, feet, and headdress, in both bronze and brass colors. Amazing foundry work and the quality of the metalwork execution.
Cleopatra is shown sitting in the reclined position with additional detailing on the pillow and bed. This outstanding piece is double mounted on marble, with beveled sculpted edges, signed D H Chiparus in the bronze but also marked on the plate: CLEOPATRE par D.H. Chiaparus Laureate du Salon des Beaux-Arts.
Demétre Haralamb Chiparus (16 September 1886 – 22 January 1947) was a Romanian Art Deco era sculptor who lived and worked in Paris, France. He was one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco era.
"Sculptures of Demetre Chiparus represent the classical manifestation of Art Deco style in decorative bronze ivory sculpture. Traditionally, four factors of influence over the creative activity of the artist can be distinguished: Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, ancient Egyptian art, and French theatre. Early motion pictures were among his more notable subjects and were typified by figures with a long, slender, stylized appearance. Some of his sculptures were directly inspired by Russian dancers. For example, faces of "Persian Dance" figures reveal the likenesses of Vaslav Nijinsky and Ida Rubinstein, and the dress in "Starfish Girl" exactly reproduces the sketch for Goldfish's dress from the ballet "Underwater kingdom" by Lev Annensky. Chiparus could have been influenced by Russian ballets indirectly, through the performances of French music halls and cabarets which bore traces of the strong impact of Russian ballet. Quite often, Chiparus used the photos of Russian and French dancers, stars and models from fashion magazines of his time."
"After the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922, the art of ancient Egypt and the East came to French fashion and is also reflected in the creative activity of Chiparus. Several sculptures by Dimitri Chiparus and Claire Colinet represent queen Cleopatra and Egyptian dancers. The sculptures of Chiparus reflect his time and 1920-1930s sentiment of "folle". Coming from the oldest French tradition of high-quality and extra-artistic decorative arts, the sculptures of Dimitri Chiparus combine elegance and luxury, embodying the spirit of the Art Deco epoch."
Collector interest in the work of Chiparus appeared in the 1970s and has flourished since the 1990s. A major collection of Chiparus' work is on display in the permanent collection of Casa Lis, the art nouveau and art deco museum in Salamanca, Espana.
11″ T x 19″ W x 6-3/4 D


Skip to Content
Drug Interactions between omeprazole and Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
 - omeprazole
 - Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride (lvp solution with potassium)
Edit list (add/remove drugs)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between omeprazole and Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
omeprazole
A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole.
Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride
A total of 61 drugs are known to interact with Potassium Chloride in Sodium Chloride.
Drug and food interactions
No interactions were found. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Drug Interaction Classification
These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.


text: A challenge for future deep-ice coring in central Antarctica is to identify an appropriate inert drilling fluid with no undesirable physical or chemical characteristics. The drilling fluids currently in use (kerosene-based fluids with density-increasing additives, ethanol and n-butyl acetate) are not intelligent choices for the future from safety, environmental and some technological standpoints. Recently proposed drilling fluids based upon ESTISOL™ have high viscosity at low temperatures, which severely limits their application in cold environments. This paper presents our research into the application of low-molecular-weight, fatty-acid esters (FAEs), substances commonly used in the fragrance and flavoring industries. According to available data, selected FAEs are not hazardous to human health. Considering density requirements alone, ethyl butyrate and n-propyl propionate best meet our present needs. The viscosities of these two chemicals are also the lowest among studied FAEs, not exceeding 4 mPas at temperatures down to −60°C. Both compounds are highly volatile, and insoluble in water. Such properties are attractive, but the applicability of FAEs to deep, cold, ice drilling can be evaluated only after field-based, practical experiments in test boreholes.


text:
Prints, Drawings, and Photographs
Farm Women Planting
Camille Pissarro, French, 1830 - 1903
Color etching and aquatint
Currently not on view
1941-8-107Purchased with the John D. McIlhenny Fund, 1941
LabelPissarro helped revive a process for making color prints that was originally developed in Paris in the eighteenth century. This classic method consisted of superimposing four separate plates, each inked in a different color (red, blue, yellow, and black). For Farm Women Planting, Pissarro omitted the black plate to obtain the sunny aspect that makes this impression unique.