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BIMplement project develops a BIM based training on topics such as ventilation and airtightness that highly affect the energy efficiency of nZEB. The trainings target the whiteand blue-collar workers of 50 real pilots leading to upskilling them and thus, improving the overall quality of the construction process. The pilots are located in the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Spain and France and are classified as: pilot field labs and experimental sites.
The Pilot Field Labs are national or regional BIM-learning Centres or building sites where the trainings of 'BIM workplace trainers' and the first tests of the tools and learning methods of BIMplement take place. The experimental sites are construction or renovation building sites where the tools and learning methods experimented in the 'pilot field labs' are implemented.


Monthly Archives: February 2019
Spirits of Fire and Flood
At 854m in height, Arenig Fawr lays no claim to be amongst the mightiest of peaks in Snowdonia. The late W. A. Poucher ranked the rocky summit of this remote mountain as 24th in an ordinal list of the Welsh Peaks. But a mountain is more than a mere measurement of its ascent above ordnance datum, as obsessive peak-baggers and list tickers may fail to acknowledge. It is a massif of geological history, an eco system of flora and fauna, a facilitator of meteorological phenomenon, a catalyst of story, myth and legend, a home of spirits from an earlier age.
Afon Tryweryn
Afon Tryweryn
I first fell under the spell of this less well known area of the Welsh mountains as a student at Aberystwyth University. As Michaelmas term progressed and the nights began to draw in around the somewhat claustrophobic collegiate town, we looked with increasing anticipation to our weekend forays into the Welsh countryside to find space and light. And so we stumbled across the mountains to the south of Llyn Celyn, since when something has called me back time and time again.
On the autumnal equinox I set off to spend the night at the MBA hut situated rather apprehensively just below the slightly Heath Robinson looking dam at Llyn Arenig Fawr. As the hut is situated less than two miles south of the A4212 Y Bala-Trawsfynydd road I decided to extend the journey by starting at the Llyn Celyn dam, picking my way through the farms and fields around Mynydd Nodol and crossing a rather boggy Nant Aberderfel, where the Ordnance Survey indicated path seems to vanish into purple moor grass, bog myrtle and waist-high heather. After four rather gruelling miles I arrived at the bothy, which was, thankfully, empty. The hut is only just large enough for one person, or perhaps two if they know each other well, and probably dates from 1830 when Llyn Arenig Fawr was first adapted as a reservoir to provide the town of Y Bala with drinking water. The lake gains some shelter from storms as it lies in the lee of the crags of Simdde Ddu, but as an autumnal wind began to get up across the silvery waters, as the light began to fail and the rain began to pitter-pat on the steel chimney cap, I determined the best course of action was to light a fire in the somewhat smoky grate and settle down for the night.
In geological terms Arenig Fawr was born 490 million years ago in a sea of fire and foam in a part of geological time known as the Ordovician. The collision of continental plates gave rise to an arc of fierce volcanic activity. The volcanoes erupted into a shallow sea with explosive force, spuing out pyroclastic flows of white-hot ash and lava, which roared with breathtaking speed into the surrounding waters, making them boil and hiss. These "nuées ardentes" or burning clouds, rapidly cooled in air, in water to form solid rock: ignimbrites, tuffs, breccias, from which the lofty crags of Arenig Fawr were chiselled.
During the last ice age some 14,000 years ago, sheets of ice would have submerged these valleys, with only the mountaintops protruding above, a veritable flood concealing the fertile valleys from hunter gatherers and forcing them south to warmer climes. As the valleys and human imagination began to emerge from beneath the ice, stories were woven by the Celtic people about a race of giants who lived among them. Idris was one such giant, living upon his seat "Cadair Idris" and who would initiate contests between other giants, Yscydion, Offrwm and Ysbryn who also lived amongst these hills and mountains. There is an account in the Welsh Triads of the bursting of Llyn Llion that resulted in the deaths of all living people, with the exception of Dwyfan and Dwyfach, who escaped in a boat without sails, and went on to repopulate the British Isles with their offspring. Arenig Fawr seems a likely place for the grounding of this mythological boat, the Welsh for Ark being Aren or Arene. Similarly, it is believed locally that the ruins of an ancient and legendary city lie beneath the waters of Llyn Tegid, or Bala Lake as it is know in English, once lost in a great flood. The lake, formed by glacial melt waters following the last ice age, is one of the last habitats of the Gwyniad fish, a small salmonid creature. Three rather forlorn looking specimens of this remnant of a post-glacial ecosystem sit pickled in formaldehyde in the White Lion Hotel on the main street of Y Bala. Another local legend tells of a farmer who once found a fairy calf among the rushes of Llyn Arenig Fawr, and reared it as one of his own cattle. For many years it produced many fine offspring, making him a wealthy man, until one day a small man playing a pipe appeared by the lake and by his eerie music, led the animal back into the waters to rejoin the fairy herd. Born from water and returned to water.
I awoke to a cold, wet, grey morning and struggled to raise myself from the warmth of my sleeping bag. After a breakfast of kippers cooked on the old iron pan I found hanging on the bothy wall, I carefully balanced across the rickety old iron ladder spanning the water out-flow of the dam, and began to ascend the limb of Y Castell to the south-west of the lake. As I climbed higher and the expanse of open country to the south gradually began to reveal itself, I could see three sheets of water dominating the landscape: Llyn Celyn to the north, Llyn Arenig Fawr in the corrie below, and across the moorland to the south, Llyn Tegid, cradled in the valley beneath the lofty crags of Aran Fawddwy.
The spirit of Arenig Fawr can be deceptively passive, imbued with an air of amiability, beneath which lies a dark and angry character. On clear spring days, with the song of skylarks lifting high into the azure sky, the climb to the summit is a little more than a strenuous walk. But in winter, when the mountain is draped in snow and ice, reminiscent of that long ago age, when black clouds tear across the summit ridge propelled by winds strong enough to lift walkers from their feet and dash them onto the jagged rocks below, then one might imagine giants battling in these hills.
On a moonless August night in 1943 the deep thrum of aircraft engines could be heard above the wind, echoing along the Dyfrdwy Valley. The aircraft was a United States Air Force B17 Flying Fortress, "Mr Five-by-Five", on night training manoeuvres, many miles off course. It is thought that the crew never saw Arenig Fawr in the darkness. Had the aircraft been just fifty metres higher they would have cleared the summit ridge, secured their location and returned to base for cocoa and a good night's sleep. The summit cairn now bears a slate memorial to the eight American crewmembers, each one originating from a different state of the Union, who were killed that night. The area is even now scattered with fragments of metal, mostly fused, one would suspect at very high temperature, into the volcanic breccias that form the rocky outcrop, such that it is impossible to tell where aluminium ends and the natural rock begins. The bodies of the crewmen were never found.
To the south of the summit, Moel yr Eglwys, Church Hill, lies an area of rare simplicity and beauty where a scatter of crystal-clear pools, encircled by rich, red bog grasses, lie amongst undulating crags and rocky tors. Westward, across the boggy col of Ceunant Coch, I climbed to the summit of Moel Llyfnant and was rewarded with a view across Coed-y-Brenin, the King's Forest, to the Rhinogydd, dark and silent like sleeping giants, beneath a blanket of cold-grey cloud.
To the north of Moel Llyfnant, on the descent towards Amnodd-bwll and Amnodd-wen, there are remains of shielings, or hafod in Welsh, buildings associated with the summer grazing of livestock, probably dating from the 18thCentury. Many are of considerable size and extent, belying the once active agricultural history of this barren landscape, populated now only by walkers, lone forestry workers and the occasional sheep.
In twenty-four hours I saw not one other person until I reached the sleepy hamlet of Arenig, from where I crossed Afon Tryweryn to reach again the A4212, where the cars and lorries race at foolish speed. Circling the lake I was reminded of the latest tale in these chronicles of fire and flood. In 1965, the construction of the reservoir of Llyn Celyn, built to provide water to the city of Liverpool via the river Dee, resulted in the flooding of Capel Celyn, a small village, which was a centre of welsh cultural activity. Local bitter feelings were exacerbated by the insensitivity of the authorities involved and the passing of the legislation for the reservoir in Parliament despite


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The Data Availability Report enables researchers to preview the number, demographics, and diagnostic results of RADC study participants before submitting a request for data and/or biospecimens.
Choose up to five criteria below to produce a demographics report giving information on age, sex, race, ethnicity, and education.
- If one criterion is chosen, a demographics report is given for participants matching that criterion.
- If two criteria are chosen, a demographics report is given for participants matching both criteria.
If three to five criteria are chosen, a cross calculation report is given that shows how many participants are available for each combination of the chosen criteria.
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Fall Creek Falls & Coon Creek Falls
January 15, 1951
RG 82, Department of Conservation
Fall Creek Falls is Tennessee's second-largest park; it consists of 19,684 acres and is located between Spencer and Pikeville along the border of Van Buren and Bledsoe counties. Park construction began in 1936 following the arrival of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Works Progress Administration (WPA). The CCC restocked wildlife and began reforestation, and the WPA assisted with the construction of the park's facilities. The State Forestry Service and Department of Agriculture administered the park throughout the 1930s and 1940s. The National Park Service oversaw development, which included parking areas, picnic and camping facilities, trails, etc.
Today, park attendance places Fall Creek Falls among the state's most heavily visited recreational sites. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has successfully retained the parks' most valuable resources, including the spectacular 250-foot namesake, Fall Creek Falls, as well as Cane Creek Gulf, Cane Creek Falls, Rockhouse Falls, Piney Creek Falls, numerous gorges, natural foliage, and an abundance of wildlife species. Today, the park remains, as the National Park Service remarked in the mid-1930s, "unquestionably one of the most outstanding beauty regions" in the United States.
Section researched and written by Kimberly Wires, Archival Assistant.

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Meaning of observance
Pronunciation: (ub-zûr'vuns), [key]
- an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to: the observance of traffic laws.
- a keeping or celebration by appropriate procedure, ceremonies, etc.: the observance of the Sabbath.
- a procedure, ceremony, or rite, as for a particular occasion: patriotic observances.
- a rule or custom to be followed or obeyed; a customary practice.
- a rule or discipline for a religious house or order.
- a house or order observing a rule or discipline.
- an act or instance of watching, noting, or perceiving; observation.
- respectful attention or service.
- courteous attention as to a person; dutiful service.
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By Vaudine England
BBC News, Hong Kong
A study by doctors in Hong Kong has concluded that epilepsy can be induced by the Chinese tile game of mahjong.
The study said the syndrome affects more men than women
The findings, published in the Hong Kong Medical Journal, were based on 23 cases of people who suffered mahjong-induced seizures.
The report's four authors, from Hong Kong's Queen Mary Hospital, said the best prevention - and cure - was to avoid playing mahjong.
The study led the doctors to define mahjong epilepsy as a unique syndrome.
Epileptic seizures can be provoked by a wide variety of triggers, but one cause increasingly evident to researchers is the playing - or even watching - of mahjong.
This Chinese tile game, played by four people round a table, can involve gambling and quickly becomes compulsive.
The game, which is intensely social and sometimes played in crowded mahjong parlours, involves the rapid movement of tiles in marathon sessions.
The doctors conclude that the syndrome affects far more men than women; that their average age is 54; and that it can hit sufferers anywhere between one to 11 hours into a mahjong game.
They say the attacks were not just caused by sleep deprivation or gambling stress.
Mahjong is cognitively demanding, drawing on memory, fast calculations, concentration, reasoning and sequencing.
The distinctive design of mahjong tiles, and the sound of the tiles crashing onto the table, may contribute to the syndrome.
The propensity of Chinese people to play mahjong also deserves further study, the doctors say.
What is certain though, is that the only sure way to avoid mahjong epilepsy, is to avoid mahjong, which for many people is easier said than done.


Is My Pet Rat Blind? All You Need To Know (+ Rat Blindness Tests)
Is My Pet Rat Blind? A question often asked by pet rat owners. But if so, how can you determine that? The good news is that there are two reliable ways of finding out if your rat is blind or not, and we will discuss them in a moment, including caring for your rat if they are going blind.
Is my pet rat blind? To determine if your rat is blind, you can conduct a finger test. You can carry out the test when they're focused on something else or in front of their cage. Keep reading to learn about how both tests can be conducted safely. However, the most reliable way to know if your rat is blind is by consulting a vet.
Before we dive into the tests, we must understand how the eyesight of a rat works and what may lead to blindness in rats, then we'll take a look at measures you can adopt if your pet rat is going blind.
Rats do not have good eyesight
Unlike most animals, rats do not have the brightest vision. They lack what is known as 20/20 vision. Therefore, their vision of the world is blurred and hazy.
Since their vision is not optimized to see beyond a few feet, they may not recognize your presence by sight if you're at extreme ends of a big room. However, this is not an indication that their blind but a limitation of their vision.
With that said, you may wonder why they're able to detect your presence when you open the door or make a loud sound. The reason is that they have a heightened sense of hearing, not that they suddenly recovered their vision.
A commonly underlooked fact is that rats are nocturnal animals. Even at close range, they still do not have the best vision. Therefore, before you fret about your pet rat going blind, you must remember that rats do not depend entirely on their vision.
Rats are color blind
Rats do not experience the full range of light frequency, but they can detect ultraviolet light invisible to the human eye.
A rat's vision is black and white mostly, typically with a touch of other colors and most prominently grey. Therefore, a color-based test will fall short of determining a rat's blindness, regardless of how perfect their vision seems to be
Can Rats Go Blind?
Yes, rats can go blind. Compared to other animals, rats may have a higher propensity to go blind since they are not born with excellent vision. There are myths linked to blindness in rats, with an impeccable degree of truth to them. However, the primary cause of rat blindness is poor vision.
Does The Color of a Rat's Eye Matter?
Yes, the color of a rat's eyes matters when it comes to blindness. Rats that do not have red or pink eyes are known to have better vision than those that do. Also, those with red eyes tend to respond quickly to any form of light than their peers do.
Rats with pink and red eyes are said to have a shallow depth of field. Depth of field is a term used in photography to describe the area in view which is in focus.
If you have ever paid close attention to red-eyed rats, you may notice how frequently they shift their heads. The reason for this behavior is so that they can gain focus on objects not present in their limited depth of field. Many believe that the limited vision is the secret behind the red-eyed rat's enhanced nocturnal capabilities.
Sadly, that's far from the truth. It is impossible to see without light, and the red-eyed rats are no exception, especially in low-light areas.
Albino Rats And Blindness
Albino rats have poor vision in low light conditions due to their pink eyes. So we can say their vision is a lot worse than their peers.
According to science, rats with red or pink eyes cannot develop the same number of rod-shaped receptors compared to their peers due to the absence of melanin in their eyes. The cells that develop into the rod-shaped receptors require melanin for development
Since melanin is absent, about 1/3 of their rod cells are malformed, leaving the albino rat with poor vision.
It is sad that albino rats become disabled a few weeks after birth and may not even make it to maturity without going blind or almost blind.
Pink + Red-Eyed Rats Can Suffer From Light Exposure
Determining a pet rat's sensitivity to light may be a cruel experiment. However, we can safely infer that rodents with light-colored eyes will have a hard time exposed to bright light or sunlight because it could damage their fragile eyes.
You can help them by :
 - Placing their cage as far away from bright light as you possibly can.
 - Close the curtains to limit light rays from the sun unless it is a rainy day.
 - A window panel with a darkening effect would be perfect since you can move them around if your rats are constantly changing spaces.
What Else Can Make A Rat Go Blind?
Rats are like humans, so they can go blind for so many reasons. Some of the reasons include:
 - Poor Diet
 - Sickness
 - Congenital Blindness
 - Genetics
Eye infections can also lead to blindness in pet rats. If you notice any changes in their eyes, such as bulging, swelling, or inflammation of surrounding tissue, seek help immediately. Failure to do so may lead to blindness.
Rats can also lose their sight due to play fights. Because of their sharp claws, they may injure one another in the eye, leading to blindness.
 Though you may not be able to protect your pet rat from all the dangers that can lead to blindness, you certainly can ensure that their diet is in check. You may also adopt the use of vitamins made for rats.
Will My Pet Rat See Better At Night?
Rats are nocturnal creatures, but these little rodents are more optimized for smell and hearing than they are seeing. Not that these creatures do not see at night, they just are not visually inclined.
In the wild, they're more likely to flee predators by the sounds they make as they draw closer. Because fewer predators move around at night, it makes sense for them to hunt in the dark.
How To Tell If Your Rat Is Going Blind?
To know if your pet rat is blind, you can try one of these tests. However, nothing beats the services provided by a trained vet because there is no home kit designed to serve this purpose.
Let's get to the tests:
 1. The finger test. To perform the finger test, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly. If you do not wash your hands thoroughly, they may likely respond to the smell of food instead of the sight of your finger. After washing, hold your fingers 3 inches away from the edge of their cage while moving back and forth, staying within their field of vision. The goal here is to see if they can keep track of your moving fingers. If they fail to do so, repeat the test a few more times to rule out blindness. In some cases, rats are just not willing to participate in the tests.
 2. The sneaky finger test. If your rat continues to shake its head in a manner depicting focus, raise your fingers to their side but without making noise. If your pet rat doesn't detect it immediately – chances are, your rat may be going blind.
What To Do If Your Rat Is Blind?
Unlike humans, rats capable of living happily with blindness, but you have a role to play. Ensure not to change their space too often or move things around their cage, as doing this can lead to confusion and distress, which may take them longer to do things their sighted peers would easier.
Final Thoughts
Is my pet rat blind? You got the answer: In summary, there are two ways to know if your pet rat is going blind, you can try the finger test or the sneaky finger test. All of which can or may not be effective in some cases. However, it is refreshing to know that a blind rat can live a long and happy life so long as you are there to support them. If you are still worried your pet rat may be going blind, talk to a vet right away.


MONCTON, N.B. -- At Moncton's Magnetic Hill Zoo, there's no shortage of things to see. From omnivores to herbivores, the zoo draws in hundreds of thousands of people every year.
The director of the zoo, Jill Marvin, hopes to create an even bigger draw by adding an African safari-themed expansion.
"We'll have African black-footed penguins in a new exhibit, then they will go off into the large Africa area, we have new habitats going up for our meerkats, for our that's phase one," says Marvin.
Marvin says phase one is estimated at $7.6 million and the goal is to have it completed by 2024.
"Sixty per cent of that is providing suitable habitats for our animals," said Marvin.
The zoo is looking to collaborate with the city, and the federal and provincial governments, on the project.
On Monday, Moncton city council directed staff to gather further information, including an economic impact study, preliminary design, and detailed cost estimates, to be brought back during the upcoming 2022 budget deliberations.
"They understand how this is a value to our region, it's a value to tourism, to our social pillar, and a great opportunity for people to get outdoors," says Marvin.
If approved, it would allow the zoo to expand and renovate current animal exhibits, while adding new exhibits for species like penguins and meerkats.
Over time, the project would include additional indoor habitats for animals that can't be exposed to colder temperatures, which will also extend the number of months that the zoo can be open.
The second phase is estimated to cost $11.2 million and has several elements, including providing the flamingos and otters with new habitats. Marvin says they'd like to see that completed by 2027.
"It will give an opportunity for our visitors to go out into some of our enclosures with our herbivores."
Marvin says the third phase will include a new events building and exhibits to house red river hogs and a giraffe.


text: The use of the wire arc spray process for the production of zinc and aluminum coatings as corrosion protection represents a rapidly growing market. In this paper, the effects of various spray parameters on the performance of the process for these materials are examined. The effects of arc voltage, current, and wire diameter have been studied for their effects on the main factors affecting process performance, spray performance, and application efficiency. The results of this study have led to the development of a spray system or a power supply to maximize the performance of the process for corrosion protection applications. Paper includes a German-language abstract.


Third Army Traffic Map. June 1918.
The logistical complexity behind the front line is visualised in this Third Army road traffic map of 1918.
Bold lines highlight the main roads for the use of motor vehicles and animals, whilst dotted lines denote single track roads, arrows giving the direction of travel. Exceptions are provided for officers and messengers, and animals are prohibited from being exercised on any roads.
Supply lines had failed during the Somme offensive of 1916, and a civilian, Sir Eric Geddes, was drafted in to improve British Expeditionary Force transport arrangements. By 1918 an efficient system of moving supplies, men and ammunition as quickly as possible to the front, and casualties and information away from it, had developed.
At the time of this map, the German Spring Offensive struck at the front in the bottom right corner of the map. In such circumstances the speed of logistics could be the difference between success and failure.
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Third Army Traffic Map. June 1918.
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Maps C.14.g.36.
Mapping the First World War
Mapping the First World War
The Great War: _PHONE_
The Great War 1914 to 1918


I have Send as permission on a mailbox. When I log on to my mailbox and send an item as the other user, why does the item appear in my Sent Items folder, not the other user's folder?
This behavior is a feature, not a bug. When you send an item, you're the person who's sending it, even if you're doing so on behalf of another user. This behavior is analogous to the way real-world systems work: If I send a fax from my fax machine, the recipient sees my fax number, even if the cover sheet says that the fax is from the president of the United States.


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Following the devastating bushfires on the NSW South Coast, the Australian Government and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn are providing a range of supports to affected children, families and communities.
The Australian Government will:
- provide mental health support for school staff, students and families in bushfire affected communities
- provide financial support to child care services in bushfire affected communities
- provide Child Care Subsidy (CCS) activity test debt exemptions for families in bushfire affected communities
- provide an additional $400 to families for each child aged under 16 that is eligible for the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
- provide scholarships for regional students from bushfire affected communities to help them attend university
Further information on these assistance packages can be found on the Department of Education website.
Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG)
CECG has committed to providing practical and financial support to their schools in Batehaven, Broulee and Moruya that have been affected by the bushfires. This support includes:
- total fee remissions to families
- additional relief staffing to affected schools
- additional counselling services for students, staff and the wider school community
For more information contact Ben Duggan on (02) 6234 5454.
For information on personal hardship and distress assistance, contact the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444.


text: These are one time action methods as defined by the Resource Management API specifications. The sample implementation included with the DSDL does not illustrate the use of these methods. However, all the facilities in the DSDL are available to these methods as well, should a resource type developer have a need for these methods. Typically, the Init and the Boot methods would be exactly the same for a resource type implementation to implement a one time action. The Fini method typically would perform an action which undoes the action of the Init or Boot methods.


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Monkey dish is a small shallow kind of dish which can be used to serve cole slaw or applesauce. The main aim of this dish is to separate the cold or watery dishes from the main course. The dish is quite big and is around 4 1/8 inches in diameter and has the capacity to hold 3.5ounces.
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ONE of Wales' most prominent buildings was bathed in blue light last night in support of an anti-bullying campaign.
The National Museum Wales in Cardiff, above, was floodlit to mark the Welsh Assembly Government's Respecting Others Week.
As part of the campaign, many children throughout Wales wore blue T-shirts to school, so the Assembly decided to light one of the nation's iconic buildings in the same colour.
The National Museum was chosen as it's one of the country's most recognisable buildings and is in a busy area.
"The Assembly Government wants to get the message across that when others stand by and do nothing, it actually encourages bullying tactics," said Minister for Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills, Jane Davidson.
"We want to get straight to the point to change behaviour, so that from now on, people will step forward, have a mutual respect for each other and help tackle bullying together."


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Lawyers for Change (LFC) is a learning platform that seeks to build a resource & support base for social justice lawyers to galvanize a movement across India by connecting them. We hope to pioneer as the go-to place for social justice lawyers negotiating the labyrinth called Indian judicial system.
We believe this will fundamentally subvert how we use the law as a tool for empowerment & ensuring access to human rights for all. Join us and contribute to creating a just and vibrant society.
Social justice lawyers fight inequality by using the legal system in a deeply unequal society like India. However, restricted access to knowledge limits them in their fight for the rights of the marginalized.
The present legal vocabulary thrives on inaccessibility but if knowledge really is power, then these barriers must be broken and LFC aims to do exactly that.
We aim to accomplish this by creating a community of social justice lawyers, ensuring they get free access to legal resources, including but not limited to knowledge generated from the lowest rungs of the judiciary which is barely accessible in India.
We also have a Virtual Academy, which will provide persons working at the grassroots with access to research, training materials and a platform to consult each other.
LFC empowers lawyers from marginalized communities and trains them to navigate an imbalanced landscape.
Lawyers for Change enables lawyers from vulnerable communities to address the specific problems faced by the communities to which they belong. LFC stands at the intersection between law and social transformation by focusing on identity building, sensitization and instilling a robust understanding of ground realities.
These transformations are key to making our democracy stronger.


Delivered At Frontier - DAF
DEFINITION of 'Delivered At Frontier - DAF'
In international trade, a contract specification requiring the seller to deliver goods to a named destination, usually a border location, by a predetermined time. Up to the border, the seller is responsible for all risks and expenses associated with the delivery.
Terms used in international trade, such as delivered at frontier, outline who bears the risks and expenses of transporting goods under international transactions. A variety of terms exist for various methods of transportation. Delivered at frontier is most often used when using ground transport, such as truck or rail, to supply the goods.
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Invertebrate abundance and health are acquatic biomonitoring indicators to evaluate the effects of water pollution and climate change.
STINAPA is monitoring invertebrate abundance in Lac Bay, Bonaire since 1999 at irregular time intervals. During monitoring the species and the number of individuals of that species is counted at 66 different locations.


Request to conserve water in Niseko and Soga areas
The Niseko and Soga areas mainly use spring water for tap water, but the amount of spring water is currently decreasing. This could be due to a decrease in precipitation last summer. Especially in the Niseko area, the water volume is less than 40% of the average year.
For the current shortage of water, we are pumping well water installed next to the Niseko area reservoir and distributing it. However, the water level of the well water is gradually decreasing, and the well water source may wither if the water is used in the same manner as it is now.
For that reason, we ask everyone who uses town water supply in the Niseko and Soga districts to take measures to save water.
Water saving example) ・ Close the faucet frequently when brushing your teeth or washing your hands.
- When washing dishes, pour water in the wash tub and wash.
- In a family with many families, take a bath at a united time
We apologize for any inconvenience, but please cooperate in saving water until the end of the normal drought season in early April.
If you have any questions, please contact Niseko Town government office water and sewage section.
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MIT Unleashes Dish Making Machine
In a move that could be considered "one step closer to Star Trek", MIT has developed a machine that not only creates dishes on demand, but recycles the materials from them after the meal into new dinnerware.
Designed by MIT grad student Leonardo Bonanni, the DishMaker frees space in dish cabinets and reduces landfill trash. It also uses less energy to recycle dishes than factories use to make them. And, because the machine can produce up to 150 items, a dinner host would never be short of table settings when unexpected guests arrive: Cooks can select the number of place settings needed using a simple push-button control panel. The prototype DishMaker is the size of a standard dishwasher, and uses the heating element of a toaster oven to shape the items. To recycle the dishes, it heats them to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit to soften the acrylic, then a press restores them to wafers for easy stacking.
The machine holds 150 acrylic wafers and can produce a dish every 90 seconds. The wafers produce plates that are only 6 inches in diameter, the size of an average salad or dessert plate, but the machine can be adapted to use larger wafers.


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|Oracle® Database SQL Reference
10g Release 1 (10.1)
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CHR returns the character having the binary equivalent to
n as a
VARCHAR2 value in either the database character set or, if you specify
NCHAR_CS, the national character set.
For single-byte character sets, if
n > 256, then Oracle Database returns the binary equivalent of
n mod 256. For multibyte character sets,
n must resolve to one entire code point. Invalid code points are not validated, and the result of specifying invalid code points is indeterminate.
This function takes as an argument a
NUMBER value, or any value that can be implicitly converted to
NUMBER, and returns a character.
Note:Use of the
The following example is run on an ASCII-based machine with the database character set defined as WE8ISO8859P1:
SELECT CHR(67)||CHR(65)||CHR(84) "Dog" FROM DUAL; Dog --- CAT
To produce the same results on an EBCDIC-based machine with the WE8EBCDIC1047 character set, the preceding example would have to be modified as follows:
SELECT CHR(195)||CHR(193)||CHR(227) "Dog" FROM DUAL; Dog --- CAT
For multibyte character sets, this sort of concatenation gives different results. For example, given a multibyte character whose hexadecimal value is
a1 representing the first byte and
a2 the second byte), you must specify for
n the decimal equivalent of '
a1a2', or 41378. That is, you must specify:
SELECT CHR(41378) FROM DUAL;
You cannot specify the decimal equivalent of a1 concatenated with the decimal equivalent of a2, as in the following example:
SELECT CHR(161)||CHR(162) FROM DUAL;
However, you can concatenate whole multibyte code points, as in the following example, which concatenates the multibyte characters whose hexadecimal values are
SELECT CHR(41378)||CHR(41379) FROM DUAL;
The following example uses the UTF8 character set:
SELECT CHR (50052 USING NCHAR_CS) FROM DUAL; CH -- Ä


Metaflex Tutorial about thermal breaks
When using a freezer door, you want it to work properly. This means, for example, no energy or cold will be lost. To prevent this thermal bridge a thermal break is applied. This saves you the unpleasant consequences such as wear-and-tear on the door rubbers and extends the life of your freezer door. But what exactly is a thermal break and how is it applied? In this tutorial we explain it to you!
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Washing, conveying and milling
Voran's machines can significantly reduce the time spent on different processes and increase the efficiency of production. The cleaning and sorting table is a combination device for cleaning and manual sorting of fruit and vegetables that helps to prepare fruit for milling process more efficiently.
Washing-elevating-milling systems help to save time on transporting fruits and vegetables from washer to the mill and allow higher throughput. These Voran machines are washing fruits and vegetables and also shred them in the same device right after washing process. After milling process the fruit pulp is ready to be pressed.


ICU Processes and Procedures
ICU Release Version Number Policy
ICU version number consists of up to four digits separated by dot.
 - First two digits are used for major release number. Major release numbers for C and J are always synchronized.
 - Even number at the second digit indicates an official release (e.g. 4.2)
 - Odd number at the second digit indicates a development release (e.g. 4.3.1) for next major release.
 - Third digit in an official release number indicates a maintenance update which is applicable to both C and J.
 - Incremented only when C and J have common changes, such as CLDR update.
 - For example, CLDR 1.7.1 changes are integrated into ICU4C 4.2.1 and ICU4J 4.2.1.
 - Third digit in a development release number indicates a milestone
 - ICU4C 4.3.1 -> ICU4C 4.4 development milestone 1
 - Fourth digit in an official release number indicates a maintenance update only applicable to either C or J.
 - For example, ICU4C resolved some platform specific build issues and no equivalent changes in J.
Ticket Life Cycle
Here is a description of the life cycle of an ICU Trac ticket, a feature request or a bug report, from initial submittal through implementation and review to release.
Feature Proposals and Design
 1. All API design proposals (for any additions and changes) must be proposed on the icu-design mailing list.
 2. The proposal email itself must include: (See the template subpage)
 1. The proposed (new or changed) API signature(s)
 2. A Trac ticket number
 3. A Suggested API reviewer
 4. A deadline for comments (usually one week from proposal).
 3. Background information in the proposal can be helpful if the topic is complex. If there is a lot of information, write a design doc.
 4. The API signature must be reviewed by someone before submitting, and the reviewer must reply to the posting.
 5. In the ICU core team meeting, we have a regular agenda item to confirm recent API proposals (before or after code submission). Here we confirm that someone has reviewed it and no one objects.
 6. New/changed API that is discovered to not have proposal is withdrawn at or before the API Freeze milestone.
 7. We will try to write a tool to find API additions. The idea is to add a text file to the repository with expected additions/changes, and to check the actual set of APIs against that.
 8. There should not be major API additions after the API Slush milestone. Small additions (for example, new methods on existing classes) should be ok.
 9. Major functionality/new API or disruptive changes need to be implemented on a branch. The API there must be reviewed and confirmed before merging it to the trunk.
ICU Coding Style Guidelines
The ICU coding guidelines are described in the user guide at
ICU Release Process
The release task list contains the list of things to complete when releasing a a new version of the ICU libraries.
Design Documents
Design Documents for various ICU services are maintained in the following locations:


What does pocock, edward mean?
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Brew your favorite tea in your Capresso Coffee à la Carte, but don't throw away your used tea bags. Used tealeaves are good for growing roses and ferns, and can be used to help lower the soil's pH.
Tealeaves contain tannic acid, which helps rose bushes fight fungus, and it is also good for their growth.
Types of Tea:
Black tea or Green tea can be used because they both contain tannic acid (tannins).
Tealeaves, in bags or loose, can be placed on the soil after pruning. They can also be placed in the mulch before the plants begin growing.


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Collecting biological records is essential to enable us to understand the biodiversity of Staffordshire.
Much of these records are collected by organised surveys, however, a significant proportion are supplied by the general public. Isolated records may not seem very useful, but when they are all brought together in the Local Records Centre
(LRC), they build up a detailed picture of the county.
This information is then used to inform the BAP process and via the LRC interactive distribution maps are available Staffordshire Ecological Record, Online Atlases
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STEEL WIRE AND NAIL MAKING. The importance of the steel wire and nail in dustry in the United States may be measured by the fact that in 1902 there was produced a total of 1,574,293 tons of wire rods of which nearly 500,000 tons were made into wire nails. In 1909 the production of wire rods was 2,514, 504 tons, valued at $67,440.000. The 1918 out put is estimated as 3,000,000 tons, of the value of $100,000,000. About one-fourth of this goes into nails. Time was when both wire and nails were manufactured entirely from wrought iron, and to secure the toughness and high tensile strength required, great care had to be used in the preparation of the iron, the cost of the prod uct being proportionately high. It was only a question of time before steel, because of its less cost and its high strength, became the standard material in this as in other branches of the iron and steel industry; and today practically the whole of the wire and wire nails used are made from either Bessemer or open-hearth steel, the latter being specified where wire of the special grades with higher physical prop erties is required.
Physical Properties of Steel As showing the great increase in strength of steel over iron wire, it may be mentioned that while good black iron wire will show an ultimate tensile strength of about 25 tons to the square inch, and bright hard-drawn wire a strength of 35 tons to the square inch, Bessemer steel wire will stand a strain of 40 tons and open-hearth steel wire 60 tons to the inch. Of the 'Ispecialp grades of wire a high-carbon open-hearth steel will stand about 80 tons, crucible cast-steel wire about 100 tons, and the best cast steel, or as it is sometimes called, °plow* steel wire, 120 tons to the square inch; while certain qualities of cast-steel wire, made under specifications calling for a particular composition and requiring very elaborate working, have been produced, showing an ultimate breaking strength of from 150 to 170 tons to the square inch; The process of wire-drawing serves greatly to improve the physical qualities, and the smaller the size to which the wire is drawn down the greater is the ultimate breaking strength. The wonderful
qualities of piano wire are proverbial, the average strength of English piano wire as given by the manufacturers ranging from 225 pounds for No. 12 music wire gauge, which is 0.029 inch in diameter, to 650 pounds breaking strength for No. 22, which is 0.052 inch in diameter. Re duced to the square-inch unit, the ultimate ten sile strength per square inch would range from 300,000 pounds to 340,000 pounds. The com position of this remarkable wire is as follows: Carbon, 0.570; silicon, 0.090; sulphur, 0.011; phosphorus, 0.018; manganese, 0.425. An analy sis of another wire of unusual strength known as "plow,o shows 0.828 per cent of carbon, 0.587 per cent of manganese, 0.143 per cent of silicon, 0.009 per cent of sulphur, 0.030 per cent of copper and no phosphorus. The tests of this wire ran from 200,000 pounds per square inch for wire 0.191 inch in diameter to 350,000 pounds for wire 0.093 inch in diameter. Of course, with such high tensile strength the elongation or stretch was very small, ranging from 0.75 to 1.1 per cent only.
Billet bulk of the wire and wire nails of commerce are manufactured from Bes semer billets. Open-hearth billets are worked up into rods for the manufacture of chain, for special grades of wire and for various finished products in which high tensile strength is called for. In each rod mill billet continuous-heating furnaces are continually at work. The billets, which are 4 X 4 inches in section and 36 inches in length, are fed transversely into the furnace, side by side. They are pushed through the fur nace door by a hydraulic charging machine, and by the time they have been heated to the proper temperature for rolling, they are pushed, one after the other, out through the rear door of the furnace and fall upon a conveyor, by which they are carried down into the rod mill.


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- Click Yes when prompted by the dialog box to confirm the creation of the item records.
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How to Use the Habitat Development Curve
Habitat Development Curves (HDCs) are used to determine the developmental status and trajectory of on-the-ground projects to create, restore, or enhance California wetland and stream habitats. Each HDC is based on assessments of habitat condition for different age areas of one habitat type that in aggregate represent the full spectrum of habitat development. The assessments of condition are provided by expert applications of the California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM). Visit the CRAM website for more information about CRAM.
For each HDC, reference condition is represented by areas of a habitat that consistently get very high CRAM scores, have not been subject to disruptive management practices, and exist within landscapes that are protected and managed for their natural conditions. The horizontal lines intersecting the top of an HDC represent the mean CRAM score and standard deviation of scores for 25 qualifying reference areas.
The age of a project is estimated as the elapsed time in years between the groundwork end date for the project and the date of the CRAM assessment. To add or update a groundwork end date, use the Project Events form in Project Tracker (ptrack.ecoatlas.org). The minimum age in years of a non-project area, including any natural reference area, is estimated from all available local information, including historical maps and imagery, historical written accounts, and place-specific scientific studies of habitat development.
An HDC can be used to address the following questions:
- At what time in the future will the area of assessed habitat achieve the reference condition or other milestones in habitat development? The HDC can answer this question if the CRAM score for the assessed area is within the confidence interval of the HDC. The answer is the time in years along the HDC between the current age of the assessed area and the future date corresponding to the intersection of the HDC and the reference condition or other milestone.
- Is the area of assessed habitat likely to develop faster, slower, or at the same pace as most other areas of the same habitat type? The habitat area is likely to develop faster, slower, or at the same pace if the CRAM score for the area is above, below, or within the confidence interval of the HDC, respectively.
- What can be done to improve the condition of the habitat area or to increase its rate of development? HDCs by themselves cannot answer this question. Possible answers can be inferred by the following analysis that involves HDCs:
- Examine the HDC for each of the four CRAM Attributes;
- Identify the Attribute(s) scoring below the HDC;
- For any low-scoring Attribute, examine the component Metric Scores (note: the Metric Scores for any public CRAM assessment in the CRAM database can be obtained through EcoAtlas);
- Assume the low score of an Attribute is due to its low-scoring Metric(s);
- Consider modifying the design or management of the habitat area in ways that will sustainably increase its score(s) for the low-scoring Metric(s).
For more information about CRAM Attributes and Metrics, including their scientific rationale, see the CRAM Manual.


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Space Syntax was an industrial sponsor and project manager in the "RaCMIT" (Refurbishment and Customer Movement Integration Tool) research project. We worked alongside University College London, Railtrack PLC, British Land PLC and Laing PLC. The research investigated the effects of refurbishment in complex buildings on pedestrian movement patterns, and developed a model for forecasting the likely effects of proposed refurbishment works.
The research project analysed two case studies where the interaction between refurbishment and pedestrian movement is critical to business performance.
The objectives of the research at Victoria have been to investigate differences in pedestrian activity before and during refurbishment works in the station. These involved the closure of an important pedestrian route into the station.
In particular, the research has aimed to:
- establish patterns of movement at different times of the day during a weekday and weekend, both before and during the closure
- analyse the dispersal patterns of pedestrians to and from the station and surrounding area
- establish patterns of stationary pedestrian activity
- analyse movement into station retail facilities
- assess differences in spending patterns before and during the closure
- assess the degree to which changes in spatial layout can be implicated in changes to the patterns of pedestrian movement and customer behaviour. Thus far the research has found that customer flows can be robustly forecast on the basis of spatial analysis, as can areas of informal stationary activity


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While many LGBT vacationers opt for the cool, queer-friendly climes of Fire Island or Provincetown, there's another option for those who prefer to take the road less traveled: the Yellow Brick Road.
Yes, folks, that Yellow Brick Road. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, historian John Curran has identified a stretch of yellow-bricked road in Peekskill, New York as the inspiration for the one that Dorothy famously traveled in L. Frank Baum's children's novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Although scholars in other parts of the country might beg to differ, Curran has conducted years of research and concluded that this bit of road is the one that sparked Baum's imagination. Curran's argument is based in part on fact: Baum lived two years of his young life in Peekskill, attending a military academy there. Legend has it that when he stepped off the boat and asked for directions to the school, he was told to "follow the yellow brick road".
Unfortunately for Curran — not to mention historians, preservationists, and literary types — only a small portion of the yellow brick road still exists today, and even that is being threatened with blacktop "improvements". If you're the sort of vacationer who likes to say, "I was there!", we'd suggest getting your pic on Peekskill's yellow brick road sooner rather than later.


The Deathly Dangers of Blind Cords
They are in all of our homes. They are something we see every single day and something we may even use every day. They are things we never consider to be dangerous and yet they have killed over 800 children! So, what are these dangers? This danger in our home is blind cords?
How are blind cords so dangerous?
The typical victim of blind cords are toddlers around 3 years and younger. These toddlers get too close to the blind cords and somehow they get tangled up in the cords and they end up having the cords wrapped around their neck. At this point the toddlers are not strong enough to get themselves off of the blind cords and sometimes they are too short to be able to avoid being strangled. Parents usually find their children hanging from their necks on the blinds, which would be the most horrific sight a parent could ever see!
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Scottish Ghillie Brogues by Thistle Shoes
Shoemaker Thistle Scottish Brogues
The origins of Ghillie Brogues stretch back through Scottish history. A'Ghillie' was an indispensable assistant to a Highland chief – carrying hunting rifles or fishing rods. On occasion, he even carried his employer.
Ghillies walked and walked….through the bogs, rivers, bracken, and heather. They scaled the highlands or scrambled through the lowlands. If walking was hard on a man, it was worse for his footwear.
Ghillie Brogues were designed for the work of a Ghillie. A patterned network of fine holes punched in the shoe leather called 'brogueing' allowed any water to drain while walking. Originally, the laces were above the ankle so the shoes wouldn't get stuck in the mud. Thistle Shoes of Scotland makes Ghillie Brogues as they have always been made. Tough as nails – but with a heart of gold. Not unlike the people for whom they're named.
A footnote:
Why call the company "Thistle Shoes? In the Middle Ages, the Scots and the Norsemen were at war. King Haakon of Norway and his men landed at the Coast of Largs at night intent on surprising their Scottish foe. Removing their boots, they crept on bare feet towards the Scottish army. Then one of the attackers stepped on the sharp spines of a Scots thistle. The yell he made at this unwelcome assault on his feet alerted the Scots who drove the attackers from their shore.


Is Dark Chocolate Vegan? Usually, But Not Always!
is dark chocolate vegan
If you are new to the vegan diet, you will have probably questioned whether dark chocolate is vegan-friendly. Dark chocolate is made from cocoa beans, harvested from cocoa trees. Therefore, it easy to assume it passes the vegan test but that may not always be the case.
In this article, we answer the question: "Is dark chocolate vegan?"
What's in Dark Chocolate?
is chocolate vegan
The process of making chocolate is what determines if the final product is vegan-friendly or not.
The basic principle of making chocolate is the same regardless of the cocoa bean species. With the help of factory machinery, the cocoa beans are made into chocolate. Depending on the bean species there will be a few varying details during the production process.
Dark chocolate is naturally a plant-based treat. It is made from cocoa beans that come from cocoa trees.
Unlike other chocolates, i.e. milk and white chocolate, dark chocolate constitutes a high percentage of cocoa. It is also usually devoid of products such as toffees, caramel, and milk typically found in other types of chocolates.
For dark chocolate to qualify as vegan, there should be no animal products in the ingredients list. The usual ingredients found in dark chocolate are cocoa butter, sugar, vanilla, cocoa, and, occasionally, soy lecithin.
However, every now and then, manufacturers will add fillers such as artificial flavoring and food starch. The addition of these products makes that particular chocolate non-vegan friendly.
The higher the cocoa percentage the purer the dark chocolate. If you are vegan, it is important to review the ingredients list on the dark chocolate you intend to consume. This is because some dark chocolate may contain milk derivatives such as casein, milk fat, and whey.
If you are vegan, look out for dark chocolate containing any milk derivatives and cholesterol. Both of these products come from animals. Also, if the package has the statement "contains milk" as an allergen disclaimer it would be wise to avoid it.
Is it Vegan or Not?
Here comes the good news:
Yes, dark chocolate is (generally) vegan.
However, because not all dark chocolates are made equally, always verify the ingredient label. This will ensure that you do not consume chocolate that contains milk or animal-derived fillers.
There are several different types and degrees of veganism, each with varying dietary preferences. Checking the ingredients list will help you identify which dark chocolate is ideal for your dietary preference.
Additionally, there are a few chocolate brands that have a Certified Vegan Logo. The presence of the logo on a bar of chocolate means that it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It is also a confirmation that the chocolate does not contain any form of dairy in its ingredients.
Vegan-Friendly Dark Chocolate
The good news for chocolate-loving vegans is there are several brands that make delectable dark chocolate suitable for a vegan diet.
Lake Champlain Chocolate, for example, makes high-quality dark chocolate by using ethically sourced non-GMO ingredients. Their dark chocolate treats would effortlessly pass the vegan test.
Other vegan dark chocolates you can consider include, Newman's Own, Fanny May, Green & Black's and Trader Joe's. All these brands have organic dark chocolate suitable for vegans.
Marion is a Kenya-based freelance writer who covers a wide range of topics from politics and business to health and nutrition.
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projecting sign
A sign that is attached to a building but extends beyond the building structure. Regulators often set a predetermined distance that a sign must extend beyond a building for it to be considered a projecting sign. A decorated awning is an example of a projecting sign. (Also called blade sign.)


I know that the power of a discrete signal is given by:
$$P(x) = \lim_{N \rightarrow \infty}\frac{1}{2N + 1}\sum ^N _{n = -N} | x[n]|^2$$
However, I would like to know whether the power of a discrite time finite length signal is defined as:
$$P(x) = \frac{1}{N - 1}\sum ^N _{n = 1} | x[n]|^2$$
Or as,
$$P(x) = \frac{1}{N}\sum ^{N - 1} _{n = 0} | x[n]|^2$$
Being $N$ the length of the signal, the number of samples of it.
A finite length signal has a power of zero. This becomes obvious if you just use the first formula in your question and apply it to a signal of finite length. Finite length signals are so-called energy signals, and their energy is given by
where $N$ is the length of the signal (and we assume that the signal is defined in the index range $n\in[0,N-1]$).
The expression
is the power of an $N$-periodic signal, as explained in this answer.
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Rope – la cuerda
To remember that rope is pronounced kwehr-dah (cuerda) in Spanish, use the following mnemonic:
The rope shows he must have climbed out the window. The question is, where has Dad gone?
Cuerda is feminine, so it's la cuerda. Imagine a lady swinging on a rope.


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You can mount your FTP drive on your seedbox so you can easily access your files and folder by a mounted network drive on your PC from the seedbox, You can delete files, copy files from the seedbox like it was a drive on your seedbox.
One more benefit is you can drag and drop a file from seedbox onto a vlc player and it would start playing the video or audio files from seedbox directly.
Step 1: Copy the "Link to Use ftp from browser" sent in your initial mail
Step 2: Go to your desktop and right click on my computers, you dont have my computer on your desktop wtach this 2 mins video which will help you set up my computer in your desktop
Step 3: Right-click on my computer(on your desktop) and select map network drive
Step 4: Choose any unused drive on your device and On the next screen click on the blue text as shown on the screenshot below
Step 5: Select choose a custom network location. Double-click on it.
Step 6: On the tab that opens up paste the ftp url you copied from your seedbox is ready mail and then click next.
Step 7: Name any friendly name for the seedbox drive
Step 8: Click on next and then click finish
Step 9: Browsing to the ftp network drive in your device is easy just follow the screenshot
You and browse the files and folders now within your seedbox but one disadvantage is that you cannot play/open the files directly from your seedbox, but you can copy files and folders in your computer and use it accordingly.
If you have any questions put it in the comments we will try to update the tutorial accordingly.


How an American Became a Dutch Author
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How an American Became a Dutch Author
(Ethel Portnoy) The Low Countries - 2004, № 12, pp. 98-102
When transsexuals claim they were born in the wrong body, Portnoy can understand how they feel. Growing up in the USA, she felt that she had been born in the wrong place. She had known since childhood that she wanted to be a writer, and since adolescence that Europe was where she rightfully belonged. Everything that interested her seemed to have originated there. Although her parents had come from Europe to the United States, she felt that she must migrate in the opposite direction. That decision turned out to be the luckiest one she ever made. This is the account of an author who exists almost only in translation.
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Optimize your LiDAR mission parameters before you fly.
Calculate your flight plan, review estimated LiDAR data quality, and upload a terrain-following KMZ directly to your UAV!
Explore the effects that different parameters have on your data before you fly. Estimate your data quality and reduce costs by experimenting with various flight paths, altitudes, and other variables using the Phoenix Flight Planner.
How does Phoenix Flight Planner Help Me?
LiDAR data is heavily affected by sensor, altitude, terrain, and more. Using the Flight Planner tool, Phoenix customers can save time and money by planning missions before going into the field.
- Calculate your flight plan based on your area of interest (AOI).
- Estimate your LiDAR swath and point density based on terrain, speed, and more.
- Anticipate MTA zones that may affect data quality, especially in uneven terrain.
- Upload a terrain-following KMZ directly to your UAV.


Quick Answer: How Much Peppermint Should I Take For IBS?
How many peppermint capsules should I take for IBS?
Peppermint oil capsules help to relieve tummy (abdominal) pain and bloating associated with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.
They can be purchased from a pharmacy and other retail outlets.
Take one or two capsules three times a day, preferably about an hour before meals..
Can you rub peppermint oil on your stomach?
The health benefits of peppermint oil include: Indigestion: Massage several drops on your stomach, place a drop on wrists or inhale to soothe motion sickness or general nausea. Drinking mint tea has traditionally been the way to soothe an upset stomach.
How does peppermint help your stomach?
What medications does peppermint interfere with?
Do not take peppermint without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications:iron supplements;cyclosporine (neoral, Sandimmune);any antibiotic or antifungal medicine;medicine for seizures;medicines for heart conditions or high blood pressure; or.medicines to decrease stomach acid.Jul 24, 2020
How much peppermint oil can you take per day?
Key Points About Peppermint OilEffectivenessIrritable bowel syndrome symptoms: probably effectiveDosageAdults: 0.2 to 0.4 mL of oil three times daily in enteric-coated capsulesChildren older than eight years: 0.1 to 0.2 mL three times dailyCost$24 to $32 for one-month supply8 more rows•Apr 1, 2007
What is the benefit of peppermint oil?
Is IBS a disability?
Unfortunately, IBS is not currently a qualified condition included in the SSA's Listing of Impairments; however, this does not mean you can't be found disabled. It does mean that it will be harder to prove your case, and it will take longer.
Is yogurt good for IBS?
How does peppermint help with IBS?
Peppermint oil is an essential oil that is useful for IBS. It produces fewer side effects than other antispasmodic medications and in capsule form, peppermint oil relieves abdominal pain by soothing the nerves of the gut and reducing inflammation. It is generally a safe and well-tolerated medicine.
Is it safe to take peppermint oil capsules?
When used as directed, dietary supplements and skin preparations containing peppermint oil are likely safe for most adults. Peppermint oil may cause side effects such as heartburn and it may interact with certain medications. Talk to your health care provider before using peppermint oil.
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What does peppermint oil kill?
Can you get rid of irritable bowel syndrome?
What are the side effects of peppermint oil capsules?
Is peppermint oil a laxative?
Is Peppermint bad for IBS?
How Peppermint Is Used In IBS. Historically, peppermint was taken as a tea to treat general digestive problems. It is known to reduce the production of gas in the intestine. Today peppermint is recognized by researchers as being effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when used in its oil form.
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Pseudonyms and Pronunciation
Published in: News 05/12/2015
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Famous actors and singers, celebrated artists and writers, have often changed their original names in favour of more appealing and easier to remember pseudonyms.
Some of these celebrities just needed to simplify their family names which were too complicated to pronounce; others only wanted to forget an ugly given name or a too common last name.
Pseudonym replacing an unpronounceable real names
Woody Allen, the most celebrated American film director, is the pseudonym of Allan Stewart Königsberg
Jennifer Aniston, the American actress of Greek descent, was born Jennifer Anastasakis
Charles Aznavour, the French singer of Arminian origins, is the stage name of Shahnourh Varinag Aznavourian
Freddie Mercury, the unforgettable frontman of British rock band The Queen, had Persian origins, was born in Zanzibar and his real name was Frederick Farookh Bulsara
Kirk Douglas, the actor of Russian descent, was born Issur Danilovitch Demsky
Vivien Leigh, the English actress born in India, is the pseudonym of Vivian Mary Hartley
George Michael, the English singer of Greek descent, was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou
Stevie Wonder, the American singer, musician, and composer, was Steveland Hardaway Judkins
The most successful pseudonyms ever and their correct pronunciation
Marilyn Monroe, one of the most celebrated stars worldwide, was born Norma Jeane Mortenson
Brigitte Bardot, the beautiful French actress, was born Camille Javal
Bo Derek, the attractive American actress, in reality is Mary Cathleen Collins
Bob Dylan, the American legend, was born Robert Allen Zimmerman
Elton John, the British singer and musician, is the pseudonym of Reginald Kenneth Dwight
Yves Montand, the Italian-born French singer and actor, was the stage name of Ivo Livi
Demi Moore, the American actress, was born Demetria Guynes
Pseudonyms in literature
Agatha Christie, one of the most famous writers worldwide, was born Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller
George Orwell, the author of 1984 and Animal Farm, was the pseudonym of Eric Arthur Blair
George Sand in reality was Amantine Aurore Lucile Dupin
Marguerite Yourcenar, the Belgian writer, was born Marguerite de Crayencour
Alberto Moravia, the Italian writer, was the pen name of Alberto Pincherle
Curzio Malaparte, Italian writer and journalist, was born Kurt Erich Suckert
Italo Svevo, the Italian author of Jewish descent, was born Aron Hector Schmitz
Pseudonyms: short is better
Stendhal, the French writer, the author of The Red and the Black, is the pen name of Henri Beyle
Hergé is the pseudonym of Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi
Moebius is the pen name of French cartoonist Jean Giraud
Sting, the most famous in the world pseudonym was adopted by British singer and musician Gordon Matthew Sumner
Skin, the English singer and judge of the Italian XFactor, was born Deborah Anne Dryer
More pseudonyms
Anne Bancroft, the American actress, the winner of an Oscar for Best Actress, was born Anna Maria Louise Italiano
Rita Hayworth, the unforgettable diva, was the pseudonym of Margarita Carmen Cansino
Vivien Leigh, the British star of Gone with the Wind, was born Vivian Mary Hartley
Dean Martin, charming singer and actor, was born Dino Paul Crocetti
Ashley Judd, the American actress, is the stage name of Ashley Tyler Ciminella
Elvis Costello, the British singer and composer, is the pseudonym of Declan Patrick MacManus
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text: We present a framework for training GANs with explicit control over generated facial images. We are able to control the generated image by settings exact attributes such as age, pose, expression, etc. Most approaches for manipulating GAN-generated images achieve partial control by leveraging the latent space disentanglement properties, obtained implicitly after standard GAN training. Such methods are able to change the relative intensity of certain attributes, but not explicitly set their values. Recently proposed methods, designed for explicit control over human faces, harness morphable 3D face models (3DMM) to allow fine-grained control capabilities in GANs. Unlike these methods, our control is not constrained to 3DMM parameters and is extendable beyond the domain of human faces. Using contrastive learning, we obtain GANs with an explicitly disentangled latent space. This disentanglement is utilized to train control-encoders mapping human-interpretable inputs to suitable latent vectors, thus allowing explicit control. In the domain of human faces we demonstrate control over identity, age, pose, expression, hair color and illumination. We also demonstrate control capabilities of our framework in the domains of painted portraits and dog image generation. We demonstrate that our approach achieves state-of-the-art performance both qualitatively and quantitatively.


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Where are DEC's environmental education summer camps located?
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation runs four environmental education camps for youths. Pack Forest, runs two different sessions for ages 12 to 14 and 15 to 17, and is located in the southern Adirondacks, north of Warrensburg. Camp Colby, for 12 to 14 year olds, is in Franklin County near Saranac Lake. Camp Rushford, for ages 12 to 14, is in Allegany County, and Camp DeBruce, also for ages 12 to 14, is in the southern Catskills, near the village of Livingston Manor.
For more information about these camps, please visit DEC's website or e-mail the DEC environmental education camps at _EMAIL_
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Definition: A chewing gum containing nicotine used as a substitute for the active ingredient in tobacco. Nicotine chewing gum reduces the withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.
NCI-GLOSS Definition: A chewing gum that contains a small dose of nicotine, which enters the blood by being absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is not needed for nicotine gum.
Label: Nicotine Gum
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The following has already been listed as a feature request at Adobe Bug System and is only to illustrate the situation which is basically the lack of badly needed functionality in ActionScript 3.
The problem relates to
flash.geom.PerspectiveProjection introduced with the load of native 3D in Flash 10.
- The object is added to the stage with the defined x, y, z, rotationX, rotationY and rotationZ properties.
- For a better 3D impression, perspective projection is applied.
- After all transformations on-screen size of the object is required.
The code is illustrative and self-explanatory:
addPerspective() method adds perspective projection and
visibleBitmapBounds() returns a Rectangle with visible bounds of the object.
The result and the problem
Depending on the stage size, the result is the blue 3D-rotated plane in the perspective alongside the traceback:
Plane size: 274x365 Plane bounds: (x=256, y=209, w=274, h=365) Visible, on-screen bounds of the Plane: (x=258, y=215, w=171, h=287)
Plane size and bounds are correct to what it is without perspective transformations, but they don't help with the size of an object on screen.
So what is currently missing from ActionScript 3 entirely, is the means to get visible bounds of the DisplayObject that has perspective projection. It is especially painful if the object can't be output to stage for measuring (
If any math geniuses have a better way to get visible bounds of the object with perspective projection, you're most welcome to share it!


text: Performing in musical ensembles can be viewed as a dual task that requires simultaneous attention to a high priority �target� auditory pattern (e.g., a performer�s own part) and either (a) another part in the ensemble or (b) the aggregate texture that results when all parts are integrated. The current study tested the hypothesis that metric frameworks (rhythmic schemas) promote the efficient allocation of attentional resources in such multipart musical contexts. Experiment 1 employed a recognition memory paradigm to investigate the effects of attending to metrical versus nonmetrical target patterns upon the perception of aggregate patterns in which they were embedded. Experiment 2 required metrical and nonmetrical target patterns to be reproduced while memorizing different, concurrently presented metrical patterns that were also subsequently reproduced. Both experiments included conditions in which the different patterns within the multipart structure were matched or mismatched in terms of best-fitting meter. Results indicate that dual-task performance was best in matched-metrical conditions, intermediate in mismatched-metrical conditions, and worst in nonmetrical conditions. This suggests that metric frameworks may facilitate complex musical interactions by enabling efficient allocation of attentional resources.


DevOps – Vagrant Training – 5 Days
Course Description – Onsite Vagrant Training
In this Vagrant training course, you will learn the core concepts of Vagrant, how to use Vagrant in your organization, how to properly configure Vagrant, how to use Vagrant commands to provision virtual servers, and how to use plug-ins to extend the functionality of Vagrant.Vagrant is an open source virtualization tool and is closely coupled with the DevOps methodology. Mostly used by developers and system administrators, Vagrant automates the provisioning of virtual servers. With automation, Vagrant eliminates the errors that occur with manual tasks. Automation also allows an almost unlimited number of virtual servers to be created instantaneously.
 - Introduction to Vagrant
 1. What does Vagrant do?
 2. Vagrant benefits to developers, administrators, and designers.
 3. Vagrant Alternatives
 1. Desktop Virtualization
 2. Containers
 - Cloud
 1. Vortex
 1. Configuring the Vagrant Environment
 1. Installing Virtual Box
 2. Installing Vagrant
 - Dealing with installation problems
 1. Vagrant without VirtualBox
 - Setting up your first Vagrant Machine
 1. Getting all the components up and running
 2. Using the Vagrant configuration file
 3. Using Boxes (Concepts)
 4. vagrant up
 5. Using the Vagrant Machine
 1. Vagrant machine state
 2. Using SSH
 - Shared file system
 1. Understanding basic networking
 2. Vagrant Teardown
 - Suspending
 - Halting
 - Destroying
 3. Rebuild
 - Providers
 - Command Line Interface
 1. box
 2. connect
 3. destroy
 4. global-status
 5. Vagrant environment variables
 - Vagrant Share
 1. Http sharing
 2. Allowing SSH access through SSH sharing
 3. Using Vagrant Connect
 4. Custom Provider
 - Vagrant VM provisioning
 1. Concepts and setup
 1. Understanding the concept of automated provisioning
 2. Supported provisioners
 2. Setting up Apache Tomcat
 3. Automated provisioner basics
 1. Running shell scripts
 2. Chef Server
 - Puppet
 1. Using multiple provisioners (or no provisioners)
 2. Platform specific provisioning issues
 1. Linux
 2. Windows
 - Networking
 1. Basic Usage
 2. Forwarded Ports
 3. Private Network
 4. Public Network
 5. Host only networking
 6. Bridged networking
 - Synced Folders
 1. Basic usage
 2. NFS support
 3. Using rsync on a guest machine
 4. Using the SMB synced folder type
 5. Virtual Box
 - Creating Multimachine Clusters
 1. Defining multiple machines
 2. Controlling multiple machines
 3. Multimachine communication
 4. Designating a primary machine
 5. Autostart machines
 - Boxes (Practice)
 1. Usage of Boxes
 2. Box Format
 3. Creating Boxes
 1. From an existing environment
 2. From scratch
 4. Box management
 - Extending Vagrant
 1. Basics of Plug-Ins
 2. A basic Plug-In example
 3. Basics of Plug-In development
 4. Development commands
 5. Plug-In configuration issues
 6. Adding new guest OS detection (Optional)
 7. Guest capabilities (Optional)
 8. Adding host detection (Optional)
 9. Adding new host capabilities (Optional)
 10. Supporting new providers (Optional)
 11. Adding new provisioners (Optional)
 12. Distributing your Plug-In (Optional)
From Wikipedia: Vagrant is an open-source software product for building and maintaining portable virtual software development environments, e.g. for VirtualBox, Hyper-V, Docker, VMware, and AWS. The core idea behind it lies in the fact that the environment maintenance of virtualizations becomes increasingly difficult in a large software development project. Vagrant simplifies the necessary software configuration management in order to increase development productivity. Vagrant is written in the Ruby language, but its ecosystem supports development in almost all major languages.
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Ratio and Proportion
Date: 7/4/96 at 19:21:20 From: Anonymous Subject: Ratio and Proportion Six men can complete a piece of work in one day while 5 boys would take 2 days to complete the same piece of job. 44 men can build a tower in 5 days; how long will 40 men and 80 boys take to build the tower?
Date: 7/5/96 at 8:37:52 From: Doctor Anthony Subject: Re: Ratio and Proportion From the first statement, 3 men would take 2 days to do the job. It follows that 5 boys are equivalent to 3 men. Since we have 80 boys building the tower, these boys are equivalent to (3/5)*80 = 48 men. So the total workforce on the tower is equivalent to 40+48 = 88 men If 44 men take 5 days, then 88 men would take 5/2 = 2 +1/2 days. -Doctor Anthony, The Math Forum Check out our web site! _URL_
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The piovdc library for writing Vapor Data Collection (VDC) 2 data files _URL_
The piovdc library is used to write VDC2 data files in a parallel manner using PIO. After the prerequisite library functions are used, a call to pio_writedarray is made, writing the passed data to an on disk VDC2 collection.
VDF meta-file must be generated, using either rawtovdf or vdfcreate if advanced features (wavelet type, compression ratios, or boundary type) are needed VDF file requires VDC version to be 2, and requires the Waveletname, WaveletBoundaryMode, CompressionRations, and NumTransforms to be set.
After a successful write, VDC2 data will be in a directory located in the same directory as the vdf file, using the vdf name, appended with _data (ex. ghost.vdf generates VDC2 data in the dir ghost_data in the vdf dir) If no compression is enabled, a single, uncompressed file will be generated using PIO instead of a VDC


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How does New Zealand's education system compare? OECD's Education at a Glance 2010
Every year, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) publishes Education at a Glance, a set of indicators that compares the education systems of its member countries, and participating partner countries.
The report How does New Zealand's education system compare? draws on the New Zealand data in Education at a Glance 2010 and summarises the characteristics and performance of New Zealand's education system in an international context.
Author(s): David Scott, Paul Gini, Strategy and System Performance [Ministry of Education]
Date Published: September 2010
Please consider the environment before printing the contents of this report.
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For more publication-related information, please email the: Information Officer Mailbox
- At a glance
- 1. Introduction
- 2. New Zealand's investment in education
- 3. How many in our population are studying?
- 4. How educated are we?
- 5. The economic benefits of education in NZ
- 6. The social benefits of education in NZ
- 7. Our youth
- 8. NZ'ers in tertiary study overseas & overseas tertiary students in NZ
- 9. Staffing resources


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After closest approach to Earth, Rosetta's VIRTIS took a series of high-resolution images of our planet in visible and infrared light from a distance of 250 000 kilometres and with a resolution of 62 kilometres per pixel. The images are shown as they were acquired, without rotating them. The North Pole is on the left of the image. This animation was produced using infrared images taken in the so-called 'thermal' infrared wavelengths, which catches the heat emitted from Earth's surface. This is independent on solar illumination so, even if only half of Earth was illuminated by the Sun, VIRTIS could still se the full Earth disk. The animation shows the complex dynamics of Earth's atmosphere.


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DiffBind sets the minimum read count for consensus peaks to 1. Basically, this avoids divide-by-zero checking etc. One-read differences shouldn't make a difference in meaningful results (although it does skew the read distribution).
bFullLibrarySize option determines the total read count used for normalization. If
bFullLibrarySize=FALSE, the number of reads that overlap consensus peaks is used for each sample (basically, the sum of all the counts). This is the best option for cases where most of the peaks are not expected to change their binding affinity significantly. For the more conservative default,
bFullLibrarySize=TRUE, the total number of aligned reads in the.bam file is used (basically the sequencing depth). This is more appropriate in cases where you expect dramatic shifts in binding affinities, or if you are not sure what to expect.
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I have created several large tables in Excel and MATLAB. Since it is very time-consuming to manually copy and paste these tables in LaTeX, I would like to include them as figures in LaTeX. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me with the following questions:
 1. Is it possible to include tables from MATLAB or Excel without having to manually copy and paste the cells in LaTeX?
 2. If I import a table as a figure into LaTeX, how can I change the caption from "Figure" to "Table" and have it listed in the "List of Tables" instead of "List of Figures"?
Thank you very much in advance for your time and help.
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Part 2 is easier. If you include your table inside a table environment (\begin{table}\end{table}), it will appear in the \listoftables. Nothing will stop you from inserting a figure with \includegraphics inside the environment.
For Part 1, I usually print foreign information to PostScript and use \includegraphics from the graphicsx package. You may need to process the file in a drawing application to crop the boundaries.
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To answer question 1: There is a Matlab function that exports the data from a Matlab matrix to LaTeX tabular format, check it out here: _URL_
Simple example: In Matlab, type:
matrix2latex(mymatrix,'myfilename.tex') % Creates a file named myfilename.tex
 % with a tabular environment containing
 % the data from mymatrix
In you LaTeX document use:
To include the table in your document as a table.
There is also a similar thing for Excel, a macro if I remember correctly: _URL_
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Lift JSON has some pretty advanced syntax for looking for specific things in the JSON returned. In my case, I want an object that has all of the data from the response, with types so that way other parts of code can use the response. It's pretty easy to do this with Lift JSON. First, we have to define a "case class" that will represent the data. A case class is a class in Scala that can easily be used for pattern matching.
That represents all of the parameters returned from the JSON. If you have a field that may or may not be in the response, specify the type as Option[Type].
Now let's parse the response string as JSON and convert it in to a list of Repo instances.
Line 2 is really important, if you're using the extract method to convert JSON in to a case class you need this or else you'll get an error when compiling saying "could not find implicit value for parameter formats". Line 3 calls the Lift JSON parse function, which will return a JValue. Since the Github response for this particular request is an array of objects, to loop through these we'll need to get a list of these objects. Line 6 does this, rspList is List[JObject]. Finally, on line 7, we're looping through each object (a JObject), and converting it in to an instance of the case class Repo using the extract method. The code after yield gets run for each JObject in rspList. rspRepos now contains a list of Repos for all of my Github code repositories.
So that's it. It's a lot to explain for something seemingly simple, and this took me a while to really get the hang of it. But now that you know how to use Dispatch and Lift JSON you can do some really powerful stuff.
If you want to see this in action, see my GithubApi Scala class:
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Designing Calendars with Print Artist Gold
Print Artist Gold is a useful desktop publishing application which can be used to create lots of different print publications. It can be used to create all sorts of different things including calenders. When creating calenders with Print Artist Gold, you will find it is very simple. You will be able to create professional looking Calenders by using this software. Using Print Artist Gold is very simple, but can be a little confusing at first.
Step 1: Open Print Artist Gold
The first step will be to open the Print Artist gold application on your computer. This involves selecting it from the start menu and then waiting for it to load completely. When the application has loaded, you should then select calender from the options screen.
Step 2: Choose the Type of Calender
Print artist gold makes it possible to create a lot of different types of calenders. These include single page calendars and calendars with a page for each month. Choose the type of calendar that you want to create by clicking on it. There are also a number of calendar templates which have already been designed. These make it easy to design a calendar easily without needing to understand everything right away.
Step 3: Import Images
If you plan on using images on your calendar design, then you will need to import them. This is easy and is done by clicking on the import button. Browse through your computer to select the photos or images that you want to add and then position them on your screen by dragging them. Resizing is also easy and is simply a matter of clicking one of the handles and dragging to re-size it.
Once you have chosen the images, you can then get to work on the text. The month names will already be on the calendar, but it's possible to add extra text to advertise your business.
Step 4: Repeat
If you are creating a calendar with a separate page for each month, then you will need to repeat the process for each separate month.
Step 5: Print the Calendar
When you are happy with the design of your calendar, you can then get to work printing it. The best paper for this is a high quality thick mate or gloss paper. This will ensure that the paper does not get saturated with ink. Load the paper into your printer and then follow the instructions to print the calendar. Select the print button and then click through all of the instructions to print the calendar.
Then, all you need to do is fix all of the pages together by either stapling or gluing them in place. Then the calendar can be hung on a wall or put on a desk so that you can remember all of the important dates and times.


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trappings 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
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trappings, plural;
 1. The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing
 - - I had the trappings of success
 2. A horse's ornamental harness
 1. furnishing: (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
 2. Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something; Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons
 3. Few carousel animals are plain. The carvers adorned them with fancy saddles, jewels, tassels, and any number of other special carved additions called trappings....


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Flies Wirral and Chester
There are various fly species that are of concern as pest species in the UK.
They have a common ancestry but are diverse not only in form but also in lifestyle.
MerseyPest treats all species of fly and flies in Wirral and Chester.
The most notable pest flies are;
Common House Fly
Lesser House Fly
Treatments for each of these species of flies can be very different. A survey is required to identify the species of fly before a treatment can be specified.


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KidzMondo Doha is an international edutainment concept designed to provide a complete solution for children in a unique indoor theme park. This kids' city is created to impart knowledge through playful learning. Children will experience age-appropriate activities in a dynamic and safe surroundings. It is an interactive and educational environment where kids simulate a profession, wear their respective uniforms and perform the role of a doctor, pilot and others.
Shop at KidzMondo using the Mall of Qatar Gift Card and enjoy the following discount:


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Spanish translation of 'intrusive'
- [noise, presence]
Example Sentences Including 'intrusive'
The noise in the restaurant wasn't just intrusive, it was deafening.Yellow Bird
The necessary formalities had to be got out of the way, but they seemed intrusive to Autumn, names and ages incidental.Roses are for the Rich
The intrusive woman moved in on them, easily circumnavigating their turned backs.Somewhere East of Life
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For eg. In the below data, we may not remember the full name of sales person, but we know that her name starts with jac. Now how do you get the sales amount for that person?
SolutionSimple. Use wild cards. Like this:
=VLOOKUP("jac*",$B$5:$E$17,3,FALSE)to fetch the value from 3rd column for the person whose name starts with jac


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Definition of minstrelsy in English:
The practice of performing as a minstrel: a long tradition of minstrelsy
More example sentences
- In their dancing, in their minstrelsy and then in ragtime, black Americans were insisting on setting European-style music free by refusing to be restricted to a ground beat.
- Such characters emerged in late eighteenth-century plays and sheet music, and became mainstays of nineteenth-century minstrelsy.
- After emancipation in 1863, minstrelsy was taken over increasingly by black performers.
Words that rhyme with minstrelsymagistracy • piracy
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The Rudolph Walker Foundation Objectives are:
1. To provide young people with a sense of purpose.
2. To recognise that different people have different talent and skills, which need to be nurtured individually and sympathetically to help them fulfil those talents and skills.
3. To understand that self-esteem is crucial to the development of responsibility and ambition in young people; and to develop self-esteem through team work and common objectives and goals.


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Estimation of pollutant fluxes through river systems calls for accurate and precise load estimation. However, considerable uncertainty is associated with these estimates due to diffuse loading, which sets high requirements not only on sampling frequencies but also on calculation methods. The aim was to examine the variation in load calculations and the reliability of the load estimates of total phosphorus, total nitrogen and suspended solids in 24 Baltic rivers varying in size and land-use characteristics. Reliability of the load estimates was tested by simulation experiments in the river Paimionjoki using a Monte Carlo procedure.
The estimates calculated by the most reliable method were compared to the loads estimated by five other methods. The general reliability (RMSE) for P and SS was best by the correlation method and for N by the periodic method. Load calculations varied greatly depending both on the characteristics of the rivers and the calculation method. The flow-stratified method overestimated the P and SS loads by about 20% in large low-lake rivers. In small low-lake rivers, the overestimation was 10% and over 14% for P and SS, respectively. By contrast, the averaging method underestimated P and SS loads by 10% and 21% in small agricultural low-lake rivers. All the methods produced rather similar results for N in each of the river types.