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Aquatic Consulting Services;
Whether you have a new aquatic facility or an existing facility, periodic reviews of your physical plant, aquatic programs, fees and revenue stream, and day to day operations must be a scheduled part of your processes. USA consulting efforts are comprised of over 150 years of combined aquatic facility experience and we design our service to fit your particular facility's needs. USA has assisted thousands of organizations over the years to help improve their daily operations and revenue stream. These services included:
- Recreation revenue
- Lessons and programs revenue
- Competition revenue
- Therapy & Wellness revenue
- Facility Inspection
- Feasibility Study
- Capital Investment and Planning
- Emergency Response Management
- Marketing, Branding, & Promoting Plan
Research shows that "recreational" users prefer to have shallower and warmer water to allow for extended stays and socialization. It also shows that recreational users provide 75% of the revenue that can be generated from aquatics facilities. Newer recreational aquatic facilities that install fun features, similar to playground equipment, waterslides suitable for multiple age groups, different water depths from zero-depth beach entries to diving areas; and other popular features such as lazy rivers and current channels invite the recreational user to stay longer and visit more frequently. Additionally, modern facilities include more creature comforts for extended stays such as shade areas, lounge chairs, picnic tables, lockers, and concession areas.
Research for "lesson & program" users that frequent aquatic facilities for the purpose of instruction for swim lessons, lifeguard training, water safety, water aerobics classes, scuba diving, etc. need appropriate spaces for teaching and training. These spaces are usually competitive and recreational style pools. Swim lessons are typically the largest of instructional classes and are considered a life-safety skill necessary to promote water safety for patrons. Some communities have even made learning to swim a requirement at their public school programs. New recreational style pools have increased children's desires to participate in swim lessons in order to be allowed to play and interact with other children. Lesson & programming users typically provide 20% of the revenue from aquatic facilities.
Research for a "competition" user requires a swimming pool that meets the dimensions of the NFSHS (High School Standards), NCAA (Collegiate Standards), USA Swimming (Club Team Standards), and/or FINA (International Standards). This user also prefers deeper and colder water to increase the competitive abilities of the pool. The primary distance for competitive swimming in the US is 25 yards. Only FINA and USA Swimming's summer program requires a 50 meter dimension. Competition groups are a small but dedicated group of users who have demonstrated that they will drive long distances for practicing and competitive meets. One commonly used rule in planning for competition pools for high school swim teams is to provide one competition pool per public high school. While it is true that a year round indoor competition pool can generate year round revenue and user fees – the cost of operating such a facility GREATLY reduces the net income generated. Research has found that competition users typically generate only about 3% of the revenue from aquatic facilities.
Therapy usage is currently the fastest growing aquatic user group. New research provides evidence of the benefits of aquatic exercise. While aerobic dance and cycling have decreased by 17.3% and 23.2%, respectively, from _PHONE_, aquatic exercise increased by 25% from 2004-2007. This group requires a small body of warm water that can offer a variety of classes and programs from water aerobics to exercise lap swimming. Therapy and wellness program usage typically generates about 2% of the net revenue from aquatic facilities.
Prior to and during the 1960's many neighborhood public pools were filled daily with potable water and drained. Concerns over infectious disease outbreaks resulted in more stringent sanitation codes. Additionally, as the codes became more stringent and liability concerns increased – many public pools began to lose features such as diving boards, small water slides and deep water. Shallow wading pools became suspect and increased operating costs and ever-increasing competition for recreation time led to decreased pool attendance and the closure of many pools throughout the United States. Beginning in the late 1970's the "water park" concept was developed with more exciting water features such as wave pools, a variety of water slides, and lazy rivers. In the early 1980's, public operators began to incorporate some of these features into their municipal aquatic facilities to re-attract aquatic recreation users and to increase revenue to offset the cost of operations. In the early 1990's community builders started catching on to this trend and developed neighborhoods with small aquatic features.


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I really didn't know what type of scene to make for a forest like theme with when creating this next landscape lesson with a 'for kids' theme. After thinking of what else I could create that could help aid people with drawing specific backgrounds, I came up with the idea to do a tutorial on "how to draw a jungle for kids", step by step. This lesson is going to be full of trees, leaves, foothills, and a bunch of moss filled ground. A jungle is a place that has heated temperatures, with a muggy, misty, sticky feel. I had so much fun making this jungle because my little eight year old sister helped me out with the concept. I think that there is a lot of potential with this background because you can add some tropical birds, insects and even reptiles to accent the whole drawing. I was going to include some wild life, but I thought I would leave that up to you guys. Well, that's it, have fun with drawing a jungle for kids, and I will return in a bit with some more fun for you all.

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In an unprecedented event, a drone crashed into a helicopter mid-air, setting off alarm bells about the safety of unmanned aerial vehicles. The collision resulted in a staggering $60,000 worth of damage to the helicopter, highlighting the potential risks drones pose to other aircraft. This incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter regulations and safety measures for drone usage.
The crash occurred in Volusia County, where drones are commonly used for recreational purposes as well as commercial applications. This incident underscores the importance of careful drone operation and the potential consequences of negligence. As drone technology becomes increasingly popular, incidents like these highlight the urgent need for clear guidelines and responsible usage.
In the following sections, we will delve deeper into the details of the incident, exploring the circumstances of the collision, the reaction of the authorities involved, and the implications for drone regulations.
What Happened During the Mid-Air Collision?
The collision between the drone and the helicopter took place in Daytona Beach, located within Volusia County. According to ClickOrlando, the incident resulted in an estimated $60,000 in damage to the helicopter, shedding light on the potential risks that drones can pose to other aircraft.
The drone involved in the collision was destroyed, while the helicopter sustained significant damage to the rotor blade, as reported by WESH News. The pilot of the commercial helicopter managed to land safely after the collision, demonstrating quick thinking and professional skills under immense pressure.
The incident took place less than 200 feet in the air, making it a close call for the helicopter and emphasizing the potential dangers of unregulated drone operation, as shared by LiveATC Aviation Incidents Forum. This raises serious questions about the current regulations governing drone usage and their effectiveness in preventing such accidents.
What Was the Drone Doing at the Time of the Incident?
The purpose of the drone's presence in the area at the time of the collision remains unclear. According to ClickOrlando, there was no immediate information available about why the drone was flying in the vicinity of the Daytona Beach Flea Market, where the incident occurred.
Drones are commonly used for a variety of purposes, from recreational activities to commercial applications such as aerial photography, surveying land, and even delivering packages. However, it is not yet known whether the drone involved in this incident was being used for professional or leisure purposes. As reported by WESH News, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office are still investigating the matter.
In the context of the collision, the drone's purpose and mission could have a significant impact on the legal and regulatory proceedings that follow. For instance, if the drone was being used for commercial purposes, its operator may be subject to different rules and penalties than if it were a hobbyist drone. This aspect of drone usage was highlighted by drone expert, Sally French, in her piece for DroneXL.
Ultimately, the details surrounding the drone's operation at the time of the crash are crucial to understanding both the cause of this incident and how similar accidents can be prevented in the future. As investigations continue, these details will undoubtedly come to light.
How Did the Collision Impact the Helicopter and the Drone?
The collision between the drone and the helicopter had significant consequences for both aircraft. According to a report by ClickOrlando, the drone was destroyed in the incident.
On the other hand, the helicopter, a commercial tour vehicle, sustained substantial damage. The rotor blade of the helicopter was particularly affected, with the cost of repair estimated at around $60,000, as reported by WESH News. Despite this, the pilot managed to land the helicopter safely, avoiding further damage or potential injury to passengers onboard.
The physical impact of the collision is clear, but it also has broader implications. The incident underscores the potential hazards of unregulated drone operation, particularly in areas where other aircraft may be present. As highlighted by aviation experts on the LiveATC Aviation Incidents Forum, this collision could serve as a wake-up call for tighter regulations and safety measures regarding drone usage.
In conclusion, while the drone was destroyed and the helicopter significantly damaged, the incident fortunately did not result in any human casualties. However, the financial cost and potential safety risk highlight the need for increased vigilance and regulation in the drone industry.
What Was the Reaction of the Authorities Involved?
The immediate response to the mid-air collision was swift and professional. The pilot of the commercial helicopter, despite the sudden impact, managed to land the damaged aircraft safely, averting further danger to passengers and people on the ground. His quick actions were lauded by aviation experts in a discussion on the LiveATC Aviation Incidents Forum.
The drone operator's reaction to the incident remains unclear at this point, as there has not been any public statement or information available about their identity or their response. This is a developing story, and further details are expected to be released as the investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office progresses.
Law enforcement agencies responded promptly to the incident. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office was quick to assess the damage and initiate an investigation, as reported by ClickOrlando. They collaborated with the FAA, which has jurisdiction over the national airspace, to determine the cause of the crash and any potential violations of aviation regulations.
Here is a brief overview of the process followed by the authorities:
- Initial Response: Immediately after the incident, the local law enforcement agency, in this case, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, was alerted and arrived on the scene to assess the situation.
- Investigation Launch: Working together with the FAA, an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances of the collision and identify the drone operator.
- Damage Assessment: The authorities assessed the extent of the damage to both the drone and the helicopter, estimating a repair cost for the helicopter of around $60,000.
- Public Update: Information about the incident was released to the public via official channels and media outlets, keeping the community informed about the situation.
The authorities' response to the incident was immediate and proactive, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining safety in the airspace and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
What Are the Implications of the Incident for Drone Regulations?
The recent drone helicopter collision in Volusia County has brought the issue of drone regulation into sharp focus. As drones become more prevalent in our skies for recreational and commercial purposes, incidents like this underscore the need for strict regulations and safety measures. A LinkedIn article on current drone regulations highlights their crucial role in ensuring aviation safety and promoting responsible drone operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been proactive in implementing drone regulations, as noted by Space.com. For example, a new rule requiring all drones to have remote identification came into effect in September 2023. However, incidents such as this one suggest that there may be a need for further regulatory measures and increased enforcement.
Here are some potential implications of this incident for drone regulations:
- Enhanced Safety Measures: There may be a call for stricter safety measures for drone operation, especially in areas where other aircraft are present, as suggested by Brookings.
- Remote Identification: The recent FAA rule about remote identification of drones could be enforced more strictly to help track and identify drones that are involved in accidents.
- More Restricted Airspaces: Certain areas, particularly those with heavy helicopter or airplane traffic, might be designated as no-fly zones for drones. This is already the case for stadiums, as mentioned on Airsight.
- Increased Penalties: There could be stiffer penalties for violations of drone regulations to deter irresponsible behavior.
While the drone regulations currently in place aim to ensure safety and responsible operation, incidents like this highlight the need for their continual review and adjustment. The implications of this incident could lead to stricter drone regulations and safety measures in the future.
A Sobering Prompt to Revisit Drone Regulations
The recent drone-helicopter collision serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by drones when not operated within the bounds of existing regulations. While no lives were lost in this incident, the substantial damage to the helicopter and the near-miss of a possible tragedy has reignited discussions around drone regulations. It's clear that as we continue to embrace the convenience and applications of drone technology, we must also bolster our commitment to safety measures.
The FAA and other relevant authorities will undoubtedly scrutinize this incident closely, and it might be a catalyst for more stringent regulations in the future. Let's hope that future drone operations will be conducted with greater caution and responsibility to prevent such incidents from recurring.

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Creating a Simple iOS Client for Relativity Server
September 23, 2011 in iOS, Relativity, Xcode
Today I want to talk about how to create a simple iPhone client application for Relativity server using the DataAbstract for Xcode templates. Though the focus will be on Xcode 4, the same mechanisms can be applied to Xcode 3.
Going through a set of actions, we will use a DataAbstract iOS Application template to create an application with several views representing a Master/Detail relation.
Let's start with the first step.
Creating a new project using a DataAbstract iOS Application template
Open your Xcode application and perform the File>New>New project… command.
In the opened sheet, choose the RemObjects Software category from the iOS templates section and select the Data Abstract iOS Application template.
Specify the product name and don't forget to set the Talk to Relativity Server option.
Finally, select the destination folder for your new project and press the Create button. Your new project should now be open:
Let's take a few seconds to review what you have at the moment. You should have a compilable application (with some warnings – we will review them a bit later) that has an AppDelegate class and a RootViewController with its xib. There should also be a DataAccess class, which will be responsible for all manipulation with data. The new project also has all the necessary linker flags and properly configured paths as shown in the screen-shot below:
Implementation of the iOS client
Now you can compile the application, after which you will see a set of warnings:
These warnings were generated by the template system to highlight places that require adjusting or proper implementation to get your application working. Let's walk through all of them and eliminate them one by one.
1. Adjusting the connection configuration
First, let's change some defaults in the generated DataAccess class to specify the Relativity server URL, domain and schema. For this example, let's assume that you have the Relativity server running on a Windows computer with the IP
Open the DataAccess.m file and specify the proper URL for the Relativity server, domain and schema.
You can comment the warning there, since we are done with it (as shown below).
//_TAG_ Define your server address and Relativity domain name, below.
_TAG_ SERVER_URL @""
_TAG_ SERVICE_NAME @"DataService" // Do not change when using Relativity server
_TAG_ RELATIVITY_DOMAIN @"PCTrade Sample"
2. Defining tables you want to work with
Since the DataAccess class encapsulates all functionality needed for working with data, you need to define your tables there. Let's define them as retain properties. See the code below:
_USER_ DataAccess : NSObject
 DADataTable *clientsTable;
 DADataTable *ordersTable;
 DADataTable *orderDetailsTable;
_USER_ (retain) DADataTable *clientsTable;
_USER_ (retain) DADataTable *ordersTable;
_USER_ (retain) DADataTable *orderDetailsTable;
Don't forget to add the proper _USER_ directive and release the properties in the dealloc method in the DataAccess.m file.
_TAG_ mark -
_TAG_ mark Properties
_USER_ clientsTable, ordersTable, orderDetailsTable;
- (void) dealloc {
 [clientsTable release], clientsTable = nil;
 [ordersTable release], ordersTable = nil;
 [orderDetailsTable release], orderDetailsTable = nil;
 [super dealloc];
3. Implementing the initial loading of data
Now let's implement the method for the initial loading of data from the Relativity server.
Locate the downloadData method of the DataAccess class and add the following code:
Note: Our templates contain various vital tips and explanations on how to use a particular method. Please carefully review this kind of information, it can be very useful.
- (void)downloadData {
 //_TAG_ Implement this method to download any data your application needs on first start
 NSArray *tableNames = [NSArray arrayWithObjects:
 ORDERDETAILS_TABLE_NAME, nil];
 NSDictionary *tables = [rda getDataTables:tableNames];
 [self setClientsTable:[tables valueForKey:CLIENTS_TABLE_NAME]];
 [self setOrdersTable:[tables valueForKey:ORDERS_TABLE_NAME]];
 [self setOrderDetailsTable:[tables valueForKey:ORDERDETAILS_TABLE_NAME]];
Note that we used a synchronous call to getDataTables here, because the whole downloadData method will be executed in a background thread (i.e. asynchronously).
4. Adding briefcase support to your application
In order to allow your application to work in offline mode, you need to persist downloaded data somewhere on the device. Let's use the DABriefcase functionality for this.
Locate the loadDataFromBriefcase: and saveDataToBriefcase: methods in the DataAccess class and implement them as shown below:
- (void)loadDataFromBriefcase:(DABriefcase *)briefcase {
 //_TAG_ Implement this method to re-load your data from the briefcase when re-launched
 [self setClientsTable:[briefcase tableNamed:CLIENTS_TABLE_NAME]];
 [self setOrdersTable:[briefcase tableNamed:ORDERS_TABLE_NAME]];
 [self setOrderDetailsTable:[briefcase tableNamed:ORDERDETAILS_TABLE_NAME]];
- (void)saveDataToBriefcase:(DABriefcase *)briefcase {
 //_TAG_ Implement this method to save your data to the briefcase
 [briefcase addTable:[self clientsTable]];
 [briefcase addTable:[self ordersTable]];
 [briefcase addTable:[self orderDetailsTable]];
 // Uncomment this to finalize briefcase support
 // (without this value written, DataAccess will ignore the briefcase when starting up,
 // see threadedLoadInitialData)
5. Extending the Orders table with lookup and calculated fields
Let's look at the orders table structure. It only has a minimal set of the fields like id, client id, date and status. That's not a lot and it would be be great to see (for example) the customer name instead of its ID and the total sum for the given order (which could be calculated from the OrderDetails table). Toachieve this, you'll have to add lookup and calculated fields to the Orders table. Locate the setupData method of the DataAccess class and add the following implementation:
- (void)setupData {
 // Use this method to implement any setup that's needed on your data tables, such as
 // creating lookup or calculated fields, etc.
 [[self ordersTable] addCalculatedFieldName:@"OrderTotal"
 [[self ordersTable] addLookupFieldName:@"CustomerName"
 sourceField:[[self ordersTable] fieldByName:@"Client"]
 lookupTable:[self clientsTable]
 lookupKeyField:[[self clientsTable] fieldByName:@"ClientId"]
 lookupResultField:[[self clientsTable] fieldByName:@"ClientName"]];
-(id)calculateSumForOrder:(DADataTableRow *)row {
 double result = 0;
 NSPredicate *p = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat:@"Order == %@", [row valueForKey:@"OrderId"]];
 NSArray *rows = [[orderDetailsTable rows] filteredArrayUsingPredicate:p];
 for (DADataTableRow *orow in rows) {
 double summ = [(NSNumber *)[orow valueForKey:@"Total"] doubleValue];
 result = result + summ;
 return [NSNumber numberWithDouble:result];
6. Checking the login and password stuff in your Application delegate
Relativity server provides secured services protected by login and password. Thus, when asking for data the first time, a SessionNotFound exception will be raised on the Relativity side to tells you that you need to login to the Relativity domain first. When you log in to it, it will be able to find your registered session and allow you to proceed. The iOS client application can catch this kind of exception and provide a login operation in the background, and, after successful login, it will repeat the last failed request. When you open the PCTradeClientAppDelegate.h file you will see that this class supports the DataAccessDelegate protocol, which has a needLogin:password: method that will be used for obtaining the proper login and password.
Since you are mostly using default settings, you can leave the already generated method untouched. It should look like this:
- (BOOL)needLogin:(NSString **)login password:(NSString **)password {
 //_TAG_ Implement this method to ask the user for login information when needed
 // The DataAccess automatically takes care of storing login information in Settings and Key Chain,
 // and retrieving it as necessary. This method is only called when no login is stored (i.e. on first
 // run) or if the login retrieved was rejected by the server.
 // Typically, you would implement this method to bring up a UI that asks the user for his credentials.
 // By default, new Relativity Server domains will use "Data"/"Relativity" as login, unless
 // the login provider setup has been changed by the administrator.
 *login = @"Data";
 *password = @"Relativity";
 return YES; // return YES if the user provided login details, or NO if the user canceled
7. Implementing the RootViewController
You can now configure the root view to show the list of clients:
Open the RootViewController.m file and locate the myTable method that specifies the main data table for the whole current view. Since the default name myTable is a bit nondescript, let's use the Refactoring>Rename option to rename it viewData.
Now add the following implementation:
- (DADataTable *)viewData {
 //_TAG_ Implement this method to return the table this view will work on
 return [[DataAccess sharedInstance]


This one word summarises everything that makes up the entrepreneurial mindset, according to Per Bylund. He writes in his article How to Think Like a Successful Entrepreneur, "Successful entrepreneurs rely on a value-dominant logic: They place the end value of their efforts first and direct their efforts to maximize value."
Many people have described the components that make up the entrepreneurial mindset, but the bottom line is that entrepreneurs are driven by providing value.
Per Bylund believes the value-centric business model, or Austrian business model, has 4 core components that give us insight into the mind of a successful entrepreneur.
1. Entrepreneurs understand a product only has value when it is consumed or used by the customer.
That means value is created by the customer and it is subjective. Bylund writes, "a popular book on business models makes this statement: there is something about some firms that makes them more profitable than their rivals. In the framework of the ABM, we would say: there is something about some customers' desired experiences that makes facilitating them more profitable than other customers' desired experiences."
Understanding that you, the entrepreneur, play no part in creating value is a big mind-shift. To think like an entrepreneur, you have to focus on your customer and create your product based on what they consider valuable.
2. Entrepreneurs understand their job is to facilitate value for the customer.
Daniella Kwayu, co-founder and CEO of Phema Agri in Tanzania won the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize in 2020 because her company facilitates value on both sides of the agri-finance scale. Phema Agri is a digital agriculture platform connecting investors looking to grow their money with smallholder farmers looking for working capital solutions.
Phema Agri provides value for smallholder farmers with training, market-linkages and working capital investment to run their farms. For investors the value lies in removing uncertainty because they can invest their money in de-risked and vetted farmers who share their profits once the harvest is sold.
By facilitating value for both investors and farmers Daniela has built a business with the customers' desires firmly in mind.
3. Entrepreneurs understand that they only have a business if their customers exchange value for their offering.
Bylund says, "The customer is weighing the benefits they subjectively perceive against the costs." Only when they perceive that your offering has real value to them will they give you money for it.
GoGettaz Finalist, Piwai Chikasa of drone crop spraying company ACG says, "On the field, we have deployed our drone crop spraying technology across the country to protect over 15,000 tonnes of food, including cases of emergency where farmers had no other alternative to rapidly respond to pest infestations. … The technology speaks for itself, and farmers are equally embracing the solution."
In Piwai's case, protecting food, especially in rapid response, has real value to farmers. They weigh up whether the protected crops they can sell in market will bring in more money than the cost the drone spraying service. Since they answer is "Yes, most definitely," they are willing to exchange some of that value for the service.
4. Entrepreneurs understand that value changes constantly.
Entrepreneurs improve their products or pivot their businesses to adapt to changes in the market.
In 2020 Moses Katala won GoGettaz with his Rwandan waste-to-value company, MagoFarm. They tackle rising costs of animal feeds and the increasing demand for sustainable, eco-friendly and nutrient rich protein ingredients by breeding black soldier fly larvae on food waste.
When COVID-19 changed the market, Moses used Magofarm's relationships and position in the livestock industry to launch Mobivet. This initiative to support livestock farmers in Rwanda provides value to Magofarm clients by providing remote veterinary services and expert advice via mobile phones.
By expanding the services and the perceived value they offer to their clients, their business can stay relevant and top-of-mind though challenging times.
How do you think about value? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset that puts value first?
Embrace the biggest opportunity in Africa! Bring your energy, courage and creativity to the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition and build your business.
The 2021 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition is launching soon, and we want to hear from you.
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Process Sampling and Testing Training
725-01 Sampling Principles and Methods
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the importance of accurate sampling. You will also be able to explain several sampling types and systems. You will be able to describe correct sampling procedures.
 - Explain the purposes of product sampling
 - Describe continuous product sampling
 - Describe spot product sampling
 - Describe composite product sampling
 - Explain open sampling systems
 - Explain closed sampling systems
 - Explain totally closed sampling systems
 - Describe typical sampling procedures
725-02 Testing Principles and Procedures
When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe how tests are used to ensure on-specification quality products. You will be able to explain common chemical and physical tests performed on products to ensure this quality.
 - Explain distillation testing
 - Explain specific gravity testing
 - Explain API gravity testing
 - Explain mass spectrometry testing
 - Explain gas chromatograph testing
 - Explain testing for vapor pressure
 - Explain BS&W testing
 - Explain testing for H2S and mercaptans
 - Explain pH testing
 - Explain conductivity testing
 - Explain color testing
 - Explain viscosity testing
 - Explain cloud and pour point testing
 - Explain flash and smoke point testing


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Africa, in ancient Roman history, the first North African territory of Rome, at times roughly corresponding to modern Tunisia. It was acquired in 146 bc after the destruction of Carthage at the end of the Third Punic War.
Initially, the province comprised the territory that had been subject to Carthage in 149 bc; this was an area of about 5,000 square miles (13,000 square km), divided from the kingdom of Numidia in the west by a ditch and embankment running southeast from Thabraca (modern Ṭabarqah) to Thaenae (modern Thīnah). About 100 bc the province's boundary was extended farther westward, almost as far as the present Algerian-Tunisian border.
The province grew in importance during the 1st century bc, when Julius Caesar and, later, the emperor Augustus founded a total of 19 colonies in it. Most notable among these was the new Carthage, which the Romans called Colonia Julia Carthago; it rapidly became the second city in the Western Roman Empire. Augustus extended Africa's borders southward as far as the Sahara and eastward to include Arae Philaenorum, at the southernmost point of the Gulf of Sidra. In the west he combined the old province of Africa Vetus ("Old Africa") with what Caesar had designated as Africa Nova ("New Africa")—the old kingdoms of Numidia and Mauretania—so that the province's western boundary was the Ampsaga (modern Rhumel) River in modern northeastern Algeria. The province generally retained those dimensions until the late 2nd century ad, when a new province of Numidia, created in the western end of Africa, was formally constituted under the emperor Septimius Severus. A century later Diocletian, in his reorganization of the empire, formed two provinces, Byzacena and Tripolitania, from the southern and eastern parts of the old province.
The original territory annexed by Rome was populated by indigenous Libyans who lived in small villages and had a relatively simple culture. In 122 bc, however, an abortive attempt by Gaius Sempronius Gracchus to colonize Africa aroused the interest of Roman farmers and investors. In the 1st century bc Roman colonization, coupled with Augustus' successful quieting of hostile nomadic movements in the area, created conditions that led to four centuries of prosperity. Between the 1st and 3rd century ad, private estates of considerable size appeared, many public buildings were erected, and an export industry in cereals, olives, fruit, and hides flourished. Substantial elements of the urban Libyan population became Romanized, and many communities received Roman citizenship long before it was extended to the whole empire (ad 212). Africans increasingly entered the imperial administration, and the area even produced an emperor, Septimius Severus (reigned ad 193–211). The province also claimed an important Christian church, which had more than 100 bishops by ad 256 and produced such luminaries as the Church Fathers Tertullian, Cyprian, and St. Augustine of Hippo. The numerous and magnificent Roman ruins at various sites in Tunisia and Libya bear witness to the region's prosperity under Roman rule.
By the end of the 4th century, however, city life had decayed. The Germanic Vandals under Gaiseric reached the province in 430 and soon made Carthage their capital. Roman civilization in Africa entered a state of irreversible decline, despite the numerical inferiority of the Vandals and their subsequent destruction by the Byzantine general Belisarius in 533. When Arab invaders took Carthage in 697, the Roman province of Africa offered little resistance.
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ON 8 MARCH 1862, a Confederate ironclad single-handedly attacked a blockading Union fleet of wooden ships, and won. It marked a turning point, says Michael Williams. "From that moment a drain of the world's forests that had gone on for thousands of years stopped suddenly and dramatically."
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Simply energy efficiency is about media size. Smaller media has more surface area and higher media / particle collision frequency making it more efficient. The high intensity in the IsaMill™ means small media can break coarse particles. The large scale of the IsaMill™ makes that efficiency available to mainstream grinding.
The high energy efficiency of stirred mills compared to ball mills is well understood. The use of tower mills as an energy efficient alternative to secondary and regrind ball milling became a common inclusion in the latter part of the previous century. Traditionally the higher energy efficiency was attributed to the difference between attrition grinding in tower mills and impact grinding in ball milling. However by far the most important factor for fine grinding is media size and therefore the breakage rate. Small media has a larger surface area which translates to better transfer of energy. Although Tower Mills are full attrition grinding, they are constrained to using relatively coarse media 12-25mm balls. In contrast the IsaMill™ can operate with much finer media (e.g. 1mm) and much higher intensity of power input.
 Power Intensity
Media Size
No Balls
(per m3)
Surface Area
Ball Mill 20 20 95,500 120
Tower Mill 4 12 442,000 200
IsaMill™ 400 1 1,146,500,000
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$ as a Lie group, to see that its associated Lie algebra is (isomorphic to) $gl(n, \mathbb{R})$, an essential step is to get the equivalence of tangent planes $T_e(GL(n,\mathbb{R})) \cong T_e(gl(n,\mathbb{R}))$ (where $e$ is the neutral element). But this is trivial if we have in mind that $GL(n,\mathbb{R}) = \{A\in gl(n,\mathbb{R}) : det(A) \neq 0 \}$ and that $det$ is continuous, because then $GL(n,\mathbb{R})$ is automatically an open set of $gl(n,\mathbb{R})$.
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For the reasons of reputation points, I am unable to comment on KConrad's post. I up-voted his response, however, because he does make a great point about the Muir book(s). This one in particular is of great interest if you have any thoughts as to wondering why determinants (and development of them) was/is important:
The Theory of Determinants in the Historical Order of Development
I've gone through parts and it's dry, but thorough.
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Are there other books by Muir on determinants? – Mariano Suárez-Alvarez Aug 18 '10 at 21:38
Mariano: he has a book on determinants and then this history book comes in multiple volumes. – KConrad Aug 18 '10 at 21:41
From the realm of probability there are determinental and permanental processes. Terry Tao has a nice post about determinental processes here. For instance
"Examples of processes known to be determinantal include non-intersecting random walks, spectra of random matrix ensembles such as GUE, and zeroes of polynomials with gaussian coefficients."
I've not worked with these processes myself but I've heard enough seminar talks using them to say there is plenty of interest out there.
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Just an example from applied statistics where determinants are unavoidable (because they are used to define the relevant concepts. In design of experiments, one wants to choose "optimal" values of the regressor variables $x_1, \dots x_p$ used to estimate a linear regression model $Y=X \beta + \epsilon$, where $X$ is the design matrix, an $n \times (p+1)$ matrix with the first column consisting of ones, and row $i$ being the covariates used for experimental run $i=1, \dots, n$.
D-optimality defines the optimal design to be the one maximizing the determinant $\det X^T X$, under the practical restriction that the regressor values x's must belong to some set where the experiment is feasible to do.
One way of justifying this is that the requirement is equivalent to minimizing the volume of confidence ellipsoids, calculated under the normal model. Mostly, numerical optimization is used to construct such designs. (although there are many theoretical papers solving toy models).
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The area of an arbitrary triangle is most easily computed from its vertex coordinates as a 3x3 determinant (no square roots, trig, etc.). This generalizes to 3D (volume of a tetrahedron) and higher dimensions.
The cross product of two vectors a,b (essential tool in mechanics) is easily understood and memorized once one observes that its coordinates are 2x2 minor determinants of a 2x3 array formed by a and b. This too generalizes and provides a definition for cross product of n-1 vectors in n dimensions.
More generally, determinants combined with homogeneous coordinates are all one needs to derive elegant formulas for the basic operations of n-dimensional projective geometry, such as plane through 3 points, intersection of 3 planes. They also provide a coordinate representation (Pluecker coordinates) for lines in 3-space, or more generally for k-dim subspaces of n-dim prijective space.
The sign of the determinant of a matrix tells whether the rows are a leftor right-handed frame, and whether the corresponding linear map preserves or reverses orientations.
Determinants are more efficient than Gaussian elimination to compute the inverse of a 2x2 or 3x3 matrix, perhaps even 4x4. Unlike standard G.E. these formulas do not require division and may require fewer bits per number in intermediate results.
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PS. The area of a polygon with n vertices is easily computed as the sum of n-2 determinants of 3x3 matrices. This too generalizes to higher dimensions: the volume of a polyhedron with n triangular faces is the sum of n-3 deetrminants of 4x4 matrices. Similarly for the measure of a d-dimensional polytope with n simplicial facets. Note that the polygon/polyhedron/polytope does not have to convex or even simply connected, and it is not necessary to partition it in non-overlapping triangles/tetrahedra/simplices. – Jorge Stolfi Sep 25 '12 at 20:37
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Square matrices of order $n$ can be considered to be embedded in $\Bbb R^{n \times n}$. The determinant is a continuous function of the entries of the matrix, so the singular matrices are $\det^{-1}(0)$ and are therefore a closed set in $\Bbb R^{n \times n}$. Thus, there will be non-singular matrices arbitrarily close to a singular matrix in any convenient metric on $\Bbb R^{n \times n}$. Of course, they will have pretty ugly condition numbers.
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1) The Chern-Weil theory of characteristic classes is built upon determinants of functions of curvature forms of vector bundles. 2) Feynman path integrals require determinants (but typically in infinite dimensions).
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At the time, Harris said his purpose was not ethnology, or folklore analysis, but simply documentation. He doubted that his stories and character sketches would have any lasting historical value. He was wrong.
Uncle Remus: Social Context and Ramifications is an attempt to reintroduce Harris' tales, and his legendary narrator, while placing them in a historical context. The primary sources and commentaries we offer hopefully will shed light on Harris' purpose in publishing his stories and the public response to both his Remus tales and his other works. They will make observations about post-Civil War black culture, and Southern society in general, using the stories and the reactions they engendered as points of reference.
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American Academy of Arts and Sciences, honorary society incorporated on May 4, 1780, in Boston, Mass., U.S., for the purpose of cultivating "every art and science." Its membership—some 3,300 fellows in the United States and about 550 foreign honorary fellows (all scholars and national leaders)—is divided into four classes: the physical sciences, the biological sciences, the social arts and sciences, and the humanities and fine arts. Offices are in Cambridge, Mass.
The society was established in 1779 by a group of Harvard College graduates—including John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and James Bowdoin—and incorporated in 1780. It evolved largely as a rival to the earlier American Philosophical Society established in Philadelphia in 1743 but ultimately became the larger society, claiming to represent the United States nationally. Its publications include the Bulletin (eight times a year) and Daedalus (quarterly). The academy holds a convention each May in Cambridge, conducts various other conferences and seminars, and presents the Emerson-Thoreau Medal, the Amory Prize, the Rumford Premium, the Talcott Parsons Prize, and the American Academy Award for Humanistic Studies.
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Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood: Early Childhood Grants
Deadline: Letter of Intent Due September 30, 2022
Category: Children; Development; Education; Nutrition,
The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports promising research and development projects that appear likely to improve the welfare of young children, from infancy through 7 years, in the United States. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental health, safety, nutrition, education, play, familial support, acculturation, societal integration and childcare.
Grants are only made if a successful project outcome will likely be of significant interest to other professionals, within the grantee's field of endeavor, and would have a direct benefit and potential national application. The Foundation's goal is to provide seed money to implement those imaginative proposals that exhibit the greatest chance of improving the lives of young children, on a national scale.
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"The Science of Golf I" introduces physics to students who will see the principles demonstrated through experiments they can do in the classroom. This program is geared for grades 4-8.
"The Science of Golf II" deals with aspects of earth science related to golf courses including water, soil, plants & trees and grass. Activities within each of the modules are geared towards two grade levels, K-2 and 3-5.
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Is Hydrogen gas present in biogas? As it is highly inflammable, may it ignite the other gases like methane?
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What's your question here? Are you asking why biogas with hydrogen doesn't spontaneously ignite? – Oreotrephes Jul 10 '13 at 6:51
first question is whether Biogas constitutes Hydrogen and if yes why doesn't then the biogas spontaneously ignite? – sk1 Jul 10 '13 at 6:57
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The constitution of the biogas depends greatly on its source and the fermenting microbe. But in general, it does contain hydrogen about 0-1%. Even if it did contain large amounts, the mixture would be inflammable, but it would not burst into flames without any external igniter, which could be any small fluctuation of heat if the mixture is too unstable. But in general, an inflammable gas doesn't start burning on its own.
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The auto ignition temperature of a combustible mixture of hydrogen in air is 500 degrees C source - Wikipedia. It will not spontaneously ignite, some part of it must first reach that temperature through a spark, flame, or other heat source. Once it ignites, the methane of course will burn too.
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The Art of Adornment: Avenue to Personal and Social Identity
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In these teacher materials, students will learn and understand that definitions of beauty vary for different cultures and in different times and that works of art reflect cultural values. Also, student will learn how modern adornment methods relate to those used throughout history, including body shaping, tattooing, piercing, scarification, cosmetic use, and artful arranging of hair.


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A new infographic by National Geographic shows just how much money per person the U.S. government invests in the system…and how little it gets for that investment.
Just how bad is the health care system in the United States? Canada invests a bit more than half as much as the U.S. per capita, and gets more average life expectancy for its investment.
The problem? Overall cost, access to services and a lack of accountability for those results.
(Click the chart to the right to see the entire infographic. Each nation is shown with its per capita investment compared to its average life expectancy.)
While the U.S. is the most pronounced example of a downward slope, you'll notice other nations have similar problems: Switzerland, Luxembourg and Denmark are all getting less bang for their buck, while Mexico, Portugal and New Zealand reap more than the rest.
There's another interesting aspect to the infographic, too: the thickness of the line denotes how frequent a citizen vists the doctor. Surprisingly, the average American barely visits the doctor, while the average Japanese or Czech visits often — hinting that preventative monitoring might be better than throwing a lot of money at pharmaceuticals.


Human Development Innovation Fund
HDIF is now accepting funding applications for pilot and scale-up projects between £500,000 and £1,000,000 (exceptions can be made for compelling applications for a grant not lower than GBP 200,000). In this round, HDIF seeks to fund organizations to implement innovative projects in any of the results areas in WASH and Early Childhood Development (ECD), as detailed under the following challenge statements.
1.) Early Childhood Development (ECD)
To improve opportunities for ECD for vulnerable children aged 0-6 that will improve children's readiness and receptiveness to learning, and improve their general health and well-being.
2.) Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
To increase demand, uptake and sustainability of improved sanitation facilities, hand washing with soap at critical times and menstrual hygiene management, through innovative financing mechanisms, technology, and behavior change promotion.


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Evolution in the office: How evolutionary psychology can increase employee health, happiness, and productivity
Evolutionary Psychology 10(5): 770-781 Carey J. Fitzgerald, Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA, _EMAIL_ M. Danner, Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA
We review the empirical literature that has implemented aspects of our ancestral environment into the workplace and discuss the positive influence these factors have had on employees' physical and psychological health. We focus upon several components of our ancestral environment, including sunlight, greenery, sleep, physical movement, and social interaction with fellow humans as well as animals (specifically, dogs). Employers who are willing to adopt an evolutionary psychological approach to organizing their workplaces may drastically improve their workers' overall physical and psychological health as well as their overall productivity. This will, in turn, decrease employer costs related to medical care, absenteeism, and lack of productivity. Suggestions regarding how to implement these evolutionary psychological methods to the workplace are also discussed.
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WWII US Army Camo Shirt -
The United States armed forces fought extensively in the islands of the South Pacific during
WWII. The hot tropical weather demanded the development of a lighter weight uniform than
those used during WWI. Another
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puched for the birth of the camouflage uniform.
The US Army began using camouflaged uniforms for the first time in the Pacific theater during
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The camouflaged shirt featured here was employed by the US Army during WWII. It was manufactured
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The design of the tunic consisted of two pocket construction. A flap was provided to secure the
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The front of the camouflaged shirt was closed using a series of plastic brown buttons.
Many of these buttons were lost While in the field. As seen on this uniform, the colors and
construction of the plastic buttons do not match. This is a common problem with any uniform.
When the shirt was buttoned up, a flap would cover the buttons. This feature was created so that
when walking through the jungle branches would not get snagged on the buttons. This design feature
was carryed onto the Vietnam war
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US military uniforms.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out
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One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US uniform worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the uniforms is
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This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
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The uniform has two oversized (very long) pockets. This style was discontinued because of the
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Sobel edge detection using Java Advanced Imaging
News: Sobel edge detection using Java Advanced Imaging
 1. Sobel edge detection using Java Advanced Imaging (3 messages)
 The Java Advanced Imaging API supports a number of interesting convolutions straight out of the box, and one of them is Sobel edge detection. The Sobel edge-detection kernel comes in two varieties, corresponding to horizontal edge detection and vertical edge detection: 1 2 1 0 0 0 -1 -2 -1 1 0 -1 2 0 -2 1 0 -1 You can combine them, and/or run them serially against an image, to detect all edges in an image. And that's what the following code example (in JavaScript) does. You can run the following script against an image of your choice using the ImageMunger app I wrote about a few days ago. Be sure the Java Advanced Imaging JARs are in your classpath. (Note: For the full article that includes images, please go to /* Sobel.js * Kas Thomas * 31 January 2010 * Public domain. * * An edge-detection routine using * Java Advanced Imaging. * * Requires Java Advanced Imaging library: * * * Run this file using ImageMunger: * * */ jai =; sobelH = jai.KernelJAI.GRADIENT_MASK_SOBEL_HORIZONTAL; sobelV = jai.KernelJAI.GRADIENT_MASK_SOBEL_VERTICAL; pb = new ); // ImageMunger puts "Image" in global scope: pb.addSource( Image ); pb.add( sobelH ); pb.add( sobelV ); renderedOp = jai.JAI.create( "gradientmagnitude", pb ); var image = renderedOp.getRendering().getAsBufferedImage(); Panel.setImage( invertImage( image ) ); // take BufferedImage as arg; flip all bits in all pixels function invertImage( image ) { var w = image.getWidth(); var h = image.getHeight(); var pixels = image.getRGB( 0,0, w,h, null, 0,w ); for ( var i = 0; i < pixels.length; i++ ) pixels[ i ] =~ pixels[ i ]; // flip pixel bits image.setRGB( 0,0, w,h, pixels, 0, w ); return image; } If you run the Sobel operation by itself, you get a "negative" image. If you want the inverted version of this image (see example further above), you need to invert the individual pixels of the image. The super-fast way to do it is with a lookup table, but you can also do the pixel inversion manually, in a loop, which is what I've done (for illustrative purposes). In JavaScript the pixel-inversion loop adds about one second of processing time for a 600 x 400 image. The Sobel filter by itself takes around a half a second. Sobel tends to be very sensitive to noise (it will feature-enhance specks and JPEG artifacts), so it often helps to smooth an image, first, with a blurring operation, prior to applying Sobel. Full post at: Message was edited by:
 2. To anyone seriously interested in doing image processing in Java, I recommend the [url=]ImageJ[/url] application and library. It already has a plethora of such algorithms built in, and can be scripted in its own macro language and JavaScript. Plus, it's extensible through a Java API.
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 Ok... but this is hardly "serverside".
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 this is hardly "serverside".
 I'd beg to differ. Wherever there are substantial quantities of images (whether it be maps/GIS or medical imaging), a high degree of automation -most likely on the serveris unavoidable. Processing images does not imply manual intervention.


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How to write a prescription
In modern society, only qualified physicians and nurses are legally allowed to write a prescription. Very strict laws and safety guards are in place to prevent the forging of prescriptions. While forgeries still occur, they are becoming less prevalent with the government-regulated prescription pad changes made in 2007 by Medicaid. Companies that sell Rx pads and printer paper require proof that a medical practitioner is ordering the product by law.
Components of Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads
There are three levels of security features pre-printed on prescription pads used by almost all doctors. Because Medicaid has specific requirements for all prescriptions written for Medicaid patients, most doctors have adopted these high security pads for their entire practice rather than having two types of prescription pads.
Security measures to prevent copying of blank pads:
- Anti-copy Watermark. By tipping the paper towards the light, a picture appears to verify that the prescription is an original. Usually a Rx appears.
- Anti-Coy Coin Rub. By rubbing a penny across the back of the prescription the words "Secure Prescription Paper" appears.
- Hidden Message Technology. The word Void appears if a copy is made.
Security measures to prevent modification of a prescription:
- Toner Bond Security. The paper is treated with a compound that fuses with any ink used on it (including toner from printers).
- Blue Security Background. Prevents erasing of prescription.
Security measures to prevent counterfeiting of prescription forms:
- Unique Production Batch Numbers. Unique numbers are assigned to every printed batch by the manufacturer.
- Security Warning Band. Visible warning band provides warning of security measures on paper to prevent counterfeiting
- UV Fiber Secure. Invisible fluorescent fibers and threads that can only be seen under blacklight
While some physicians use printers and a specific program to write their prescriptions, the same strict guidelines are used in the design of the printer paper used for prescriptions as well.
Latin Terms on a Prescription
There are several components to writing prescriptions, one of which is the writing of specific keywords in Latin. However, in a modern world, many pharmacists are questioning the validity of writing prescriptions in both Latin and English terms and are taking steps to eradicate the use of Latin altogether.
Latin abbreviations used in prescription writing:
- bid – take twice a day
- IM – in the muscle
- IV – intravenous
- pc – take after meals
- po – orally
- pr – suppository
- prn – take as needed
- sl – under the tongue
- sq – under the skin
- tid – take three times a day
- qd – take every day
- qhs – take at bedtime
- qid – take four times a day
Drug Enforcement Administration Role in Prescription Writing
All medical prescribers are required to request and receive a DEA number, which contains two letters, six numbers, and one check digit (explained below) before a single narcotic prescription can be dispensed by the practitioner. This is a precaution taken by the Drug Enforcement Administration to ensure that controlled substances are being prescribed by only qualified professionals. Because most practitioners dispense narcotics at one time or another, it is very rare for a physician not to have this type of identifier. Most physicians include the number an all prescriptions as a tracking device for the prescriptions they write.
The first letter in the code is the type of practice:
- A – Deprecated
- B –Hospital/Clinic
- C – Practitioner
- D – Teaching Institution
- E – Manufacturer
- F – Distributor
- G – Researcher
- H – Analytical Lab
- J – Importer
- K – Exporter
- L – Reverse Distributor
- P- Narcotic Treatment Program
- R – Narcotic Treatment Program
- S – Narcotic Treatment Program
- T- Narcotic Treatment Program
- U – Narcotic Treatment Program
- X – Suboxone/Subutex Prescribing Program
The second letter is the initial of the practitioners last name. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth numbers are randomly selected by a computer. The check digit is a calculation of the following:
- Addition of the first, third and fifth digits
- Addition of the second fourth and sixth digits times two
- Add the sums of the two numbers
- The sum is the last digit
What a Practitioner Writes on a Prescription
The body of a prescription is the same regardless of the field or specialty of medicine the prescription comes from. Pharmacists require certain information be included on a prescription, and a prescription is not legally allowed to be altered by any person, even a physician after it is written. If a doctor makes a mistake, he is required to re-write the prescription from a new page.
Some of the information contained on a prescription pad must be put in place by the pad manufacturer, such as:
- The name, address, and phone number of the practitioner
- Lines for the patient name, age, address, and the current date
- Line for refill amount
- Line for the physicians signature
- Line for the DEA number
- The letters Rx
All other information will be handwritten:
- The patients name, address, phone number and date of birth.
- The date the prescription is written.
- The name of the medication. This usually consists of the brand name of generic name of a medication, however occasional the antigen or compound is used when in doubt.
- Whether the brand name medication is medically required. If it is not required the doctor puts nothing and a generic is always used in place of a brand name.
- The dosage of a medication. For example a birth control pill might be 20 micrograms.
- How many doses can be taken at one time. I.e., Take two every two hours.
- How the medicine will be taken. Orally, rectally, injections, etc.
- How many times a day the medication should be taken.
- What time of day the medication should be taken. Morning, on an empty stomach, with food, etc.
- How much medication at once. I.e. one month worth, three months worth, etc.
- Number of refills. Narcotics, by law, cannot be refilled, a doctor must write a prescription ever time.
- DEA number.
- Doctor's signature.
The Pharmacist's Role
Once a prescription is taken to the pharmacy, it is up to the pharmacist to check the security features on the prescription to ensure its validity. This check is supposed to occur with every narcotic prescription written to a pharmacy; however, some bigger pharmacies find they are filling too many prescriptions to be as detailed as necessary.
However, without the DEA number no pharmacist would fill a prescription for a controlled substance, as they can be held accountable for the illegal disbursement of a controlled substance. Furthermore, the DEA number on the prescription is entered into the computer and verified by the DEA before the prescription is filled to ensure that the prescription is from a legal source. Most pharmacy's support the notion of calling the writing physician if there is even the smallest doubt about a prescription.
Penalties for Forging Prescriptions
The penalties for forging prescriptions vary from state to state. However, most states file the same charges against those forging prescriptions. Fraud, because they perpetuate fraud by presenting a fake prescription as a real one, and possession with intent to sell. Other charges can be brought against the offenders as well, but these are the two standard ones. The prosecutor can choose any class of felony or misdemeanor he or she chooses to bring against the forger. However, in most cases felony charges are filed and the class chosen (A, B, or C) is based on the criminal background of the defendant.
Sentences vary from state to state as well, however, in most state the jail time can range from five years to life, with states like Florida and Texas averaging 30-year sentences for these crimes. This conviction also comes with a hefty fine, with fines starting at $10,000 and going up, making forging prescriptions a very expensive proposition.


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Secondsec•ond1 (sek′ənd),USA pronunciation adj.
- next after the first;
being the ordinal number for two.
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- the lower of two parts in a piece of concerted music.
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- an alto.
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- [Baseball.]See second base.
- to assist or support.
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- that part of a room, hallway, or the like, that forms its lower enclosing surface and upon which one walks.
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- the act or process of adding or uniting.
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DASHBOARD Act Requires Companies Disclose How They are Using Personal Data and for How Much – The DASHBOARD Act Explained
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The newly introduced DASHBOARD (Designing Accounting Safeguards to Help Broaden Oversight And Regulations on Data) Act, introduced by Senators Mark Warner (Democrat from Virginia) and Josh Hawley (Republican from Missouri), requires companies to tell users not only exactly what they are doing with their personal date, but also to tell them how much their personal data is worth to the company.
This explains, at least in part, why the DASHBOARD Act invokes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
This also explains why the opening lines of the bill direct the SEC to "promulgate regulations relating to the disclosure of certain commercial data, and for other purposes", and why in the pubic announcement on Senator Warner's website, it says that the DASHBOARD Act will "require data harvesting companies such as social media platforms to tell consumers and financial regulators exactly what data they are collecting from consumers, and how it is being leveraged by the platform for profit." {Emphasis ours.}
So what exactly does this mean, and to whom will the DASHBOARD Act, if passed, apply?
What the DASHBOARD Act Means
Basically, if the Designing Accounting Safeguards to Help Broaden Oversight And Regulations on Data Act passes, companies who would be subject to the act will be required to announce "in a clear and conspicuous manner" the types of data they collect from users, and the way that they use that data, and provide a way for individual users to delete individual pieces of data, or their entire record.
And, oh yes, companies will be required to provide users with an assessment of the economic value that the company places on the user's data, and to provide it to them regularly (at least every 90 days).
It is this last provision that is most interesting. Companies have been on notice for some time that they should be, and are going to need to be, transparent about what data they are collecting, and even how they use it. However, having to disclose what the value of that personal data is, to the person whose data it is, is a game changer. And while may be in a company's interest to minimize to the individual the amount of economic value that a user's data provides to the company, it may not be in a company's best interest to minimize it in their SEC filing (clever, that).
To What Companies the DASHBOARD Act Will Apply
The DASHBOARD Act will apply to what the bill calls "commercial data operators", and defines commercial data operators as a company that provides an online consumer service, or who is a data broker, and who "generates a material amount of revenue from the use, collection, processing, sale, or sharing of the user data", and that "has more than 100,000,000 unique monthly visitors or users in the United States for a majority of months during the previous 1-year period."
Now, this last line, which is quoted from the bill itself, is open to interpretation, to say the least. (This is a good example of why proper punctuation is so important.) Leaving aside that there is no definition of "material" (as in "a material amount of revenue"), just what exactly is meant by "has more than 100,000,000 unique monthly visitors or users in the United States" is anyone's best guess (and if the bill passes without revision, it will be up to the courts to guess).
Does it mean that the users must all be in the United States, or does it mean that the monthly users and visitors must be using a service that is in the United States?
And does it mean that those users must each have been in the United States for the majority of months during the previous one year period, or does it mean that the service must have been in the United States for the majority of those months?
Remember that while it may seem as if it should be obvious what this language means, lawsuits have been won, and lost, and laws struck down, for less than this.
And I predict that if the DASHBOARD Act passes it will certainly end up in court.
In the one-pager explanation put out by Senator Warner and Senator Hawley, which you can read here, they explain:
The DASHBOARD Act User data is quickly becoming the single most important economic input in the digital economy. This is particularly the case with social media platforms, where user data allows for more targeted and relevant ads and customized services. But increasingly, as predictive analytics and machine learning permeates evergreater parts of our digital economy, user data serves as the key enabler for an enormous range of products and services. However, there is currently little transparency into the data collected by platforms – what, exactly, a provider has collected; how it was collected; and what the commercial value is. This serves as a major obstacle for agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeking to address competitive and consumer harms.
Customers have consistently been told that these services are 'free.' Yet the current lack of transparency impedes consumers' ability to fully understand the terms of the exchange and decide for themselves whether they are getting a fair deal from the platform companies that monetize their data. And as dominant social media platforms continue to amend this bargain — free services in exchange for access to user data — in their own favor, this problem is only getting worse for American consumers. The Designing Accounting Safeguards to Help Broader Oversight and Regulations on Data (DASHBOARD) Act would begin to level the playing field for consumers — requiring companies to regularly disclose to consumers the ways in which their data are being used, the third parties it is being shared with, and most importantly, what their data is worth to the platform. This will serve three important goals. First, consumers will be able to determine the true value of the data they are providing to platforms. Second, making the value more transparent could increase competition by attracting competitors to the market. Finally, disclosing the economic value of consumer data will also assist antitrust enforcers in identifying unfair transactions and anticompetitive transactions and practices. This bill also provides long overdue transparency for shareholders — shining a light on how technology firms collect, retain, monetize and protect some of their most valuable, if intangible, assets. The bill would:
 - Require commercial data operators (defined as services with over 100 million monthly users) to disclose types of data collected as well as regularly provide their users with an assessment of the value of that data.
 - Require commercial data operators to file an annual report on the aggregate value of user data they've collected, as well as contracts with third parties involving data collection.
 - Require commercial data operators to allow users to delete all, or individual fields, of data collected – and disclose to users all the ways in which their data is being used.
 - Empower the SEC to develop methodologies for calculating data value, while encouraging the agency to facilitate flexibility to enable businesses to adopt methodologies that reflect the different uses, sectors, and business models.
You can read the read the full text of the DASHBOARD Act here.


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THE 45 MILLION YEAR OLD BEER
Pint glasses full of Fossil Fuels Beer are raising eyebrows around northern California. This could be due to the fact that the unique ingredient for the line of Fossil Fuels beer is a yeast strain dating back to the Eocene Epoch, which is about 45 million years ago. A team of scientists, Dr. Raul Cano (Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA) and Lewis "Chip" Lambert (Fremont, CA), are partnering with brew masters to produce what is surely one of the most interesting and unique beers of this or any time.
The history of the yeast literally dates back before the dawn of man, to a time when the earth was warm, tropical and teeming with life. Modern mammals that we see today were beginning to appear in what is known as the Eocene epoch (from the Greek word eos meaning "dawn"). During this time, a snapshot of biological life was trapped by tropical tree sap. Over the course of millions of years, the sap hardened into amber, which preserved and protected its contents. That is, until Dr. Cano, using amber obtained from locations around the world (including Burma, Central and North America), isolated and revived a bacterium, which had lain dormant in the gut of an encased bee for approximately 45 million years (Science 268, pp. _PHONE_, 1995).
During his research, Dr. Cano, periodically working with Mr. Lambert, isolated a few yeast strains that resembled modern Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In other words, they are similar to the yeast we use every day for brewing and baking, except the newly discovered yeasts were much further back in the evolutionary chain. Essentially, Dr. Cano isolated the long lost ancestors of modern brewing yeast.
Through chance and circumstance, a small group of people teamed up to form Fossil Fuels Brewing Co., which is utilizing the unique yeast strains to brew exceptional beer. Although not widely publicized, a select few northern Californians had the opportunity to try some of the pilot brews and they raved about new (old?) pale ale.
Jay R. Brooks, the tasting director of the exalted Celebrator Beer News Magazine commented when comparing the Fossil Fuels brew to an identical pale ale differing only in the strain of yeast (Celebrator, October/November 2006, pp:27-29):
"[Fossil Fuels] is smoother, with softer fruity flavor characteristics and just a touch of lemony sweetness that isn't tart...It has a more complex and well-developed taste profile, and its smoothness makes it great. The fact it is made with such old yeast is fascinating, and given how good the beer is, no mere novelty."
Peter Hackett, long time pub owner and award winning brew master called Fossil Fuels: "A remarkably unique beer that tastes like nothing I've ever had before, in a very good way."


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Essential Functions of a CT/MRI Student
Essential functions are those considered necessary or fundamental to performance of a job. In postsecondary education, the student's job is to learn and participate in an academic environment and the clinical environment as well. The student, with or without reasonable accommodation, must be able to:
1. Sit on a chair.
2. Push and pull routinely.
3. Be able to make color distinctions.
4. Lift 20-50 pounds occasionally and 10-25 pounds frequently.
5. Be independently mobile within a building and between buildings.
6. Travel to and from clinical placements, fieldtrips, and assigned locations off campus.
7. Show sufficient balance to protect and assist patient(s).
8. Demonstrate strength, agility, and flexibility to manipulate and position a patient.
9. Have endurance and attention to actively engage in 7 hours of patient treatment or classroom activities each day, 4 days a week.
10. Reach and grasp overhead, in front of the body, to the sides and down.
11. Demonstrate fine motor coordination/dexterity to be able to grasp, handle, hold, cut, push, pull, and feel.
12. Identify and respond to changes in temperature in modalities and in the patient.
13. Work in confined spaces such as assisting patients in a bathroom or working in an office with several people.
14. Have full use of hands, wrists, shoulders, and work standing on feet 80% of the time.
15. Distinguish audible sounds.
16. Audibly communicate with clarity in person to exchange accurate information on a one-to-one basis, in a small group, large classroom setting, or large group.
17. Produce at least one method of legibly written communication in standard and organized English such that 80 words can be produced in 20 minutes.
18. Use therapeutic communication: attending, clarifying, coaching, and facilitating, and using and responding to nonverbal communication.
19. Communicate effectively, efficiently and appropriately with peers, faculty, supervisors, other professionals, patients, and their significant others.
20. Demonstrate sufficient observational skills to collect data on patient performance, and assure patient safety during treatment activities.
21. Work within clinical environments, which involve exposure to persons with physical and mental disabilities; and to pain, grief, death, stress, communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic substances, noxious odors and irritating particles.
22. Work with a diverse patient population including persons of various ages, ethnic, racial, religious, alternative lifestyle, and socioeconomic backgrounds without prejudice or repulsion.
23. Conduct oneself in accordance with professional ethics.
24. Exhibit teamwork skills and a spirit of cooperation and respect for peers, faculty, supervisors and other professionals, patients and their significant others.
25. Work around others and alone.
26. Modify behavior/performance in the classroom or the clinic after feedback from the instructor or clinical supervisor.
27. Show problem-solving ability sufficient to organize and complete multiple tasks accurately and within assigned periods.
28. Independently initiate routine job tasks.
29. Respond independently and quickly to an emergency.
30. Demonstrate competency in clinical judgment and safety precautions.
31. Maintain poise and flexibility in stressful or changing conditions.
32. Deal with abstract and concrete variables, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
33. Interpret instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form.
34. Carry out detailed, simple to complex written or oral instructions.
35. Comprehend medical records, documents, evaluations, manuals, journals, instructions in use and maintenance of equipment, safety rules, and procedures.
36. Interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured.


Nov 2020
Community : I don't understand why some people struggling with mental health don't take their medications
The 2020 Point-in-Time Count reported that 61% of those experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo are also struggling with mental health. People with mental ill-health are more susceptible to factors that can lead to homelessness.
– They may not have the capacity for sustained, full-time employment;
– They may withdraw from family and friends;
– They may struggle with resiliency and resourcefulness;
– They may experience impaired judgement.
A common statement we hear is "I don't understand why some people struggling with mental health don't take their medications." The idea being that, once well, the person would be able to find employment, a home and get off of the streets. Here are some common reasons people suffering from mental ill-health may not take their medications:
Fear and shame
There's stigma around mental health struggles and taking medication means acknowledging a shaming disorder. Taking medication can seem like an admission of defeat, admitting they couldn't handle it on their own and they need help.
Many people are unaware that they're experiencing mental health struggles. Life events such as grief, trauma, or feeling stuck can feel very similar to depression, bi-polar, personality disorder or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). They may not know that their experience is more than just a really hard time.
As we learn more about mental health and how it evolves throughout our lives, we're understanding more about how significant life events can cause changes in the brain. These changes can lead to life-long PTSD, depression or other mental ill-health. Many people still believe the myth that you're either born with mental ill-health or not.
Lack of access
Many people experiencing homelessness don't have access to medication and/or health care. For example, they may not have a cell phone to call for help or make an appointment with a doctor. They may not have reliable transportation or aren't able to pay for bus fare. People experiencing homelessness are fighting to address their most basic needs; staying warm and finding a meal. Making and attending a doctor's appointment is often a luxury they don't have.
Side effects
Side effects of some antidepressants, anti-anxiety medicine and psychotropic drugs can include sedation, insomnia, drowsiness, dry mouth, weight gain and sexual issues. If someone is already hesitant about taking medication, these side effects can be a powerful deterrent.
They feel better
Many people take medication until they feel better and the symptoms disappear. However, with many mental health disorders, once patients stop taking the medication the symptoms may return. Life events such as the death of a loved one or stress at work could also cause symptoms to re-appear.
It's difficult to talk about personal details with a doctor or counsellor, particularly one that a person doesn't have a relationship with. Patients also may not understand the potential benefits of the medicine, the nature of the side effects or the time it will take to see results. Physicians and counsellors may may not see their patients regularly enough to make an accurate diagnoses.
More challenges
Not only does homelessness have a direct impact on health, it makes it difficult or impossible to obtain medication and to adhere to medical treatment. The stress of experiencing homelessness may amplify mental illness disorders. People struggling with mental illness while facing homelessness encounter more barriers to employment and tend to be in poorer health than other people experiencing homelessness. [1]
To make it even more difficult, many services have long waitlists and limited availability. This can be a major barrier to getting the consistent support that recovery from mental ill-health requires.
[1] Homeless Hub
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10 foods that help prevent obesity. Obesity is an overweight disease due to does not maintain a healthy diet. Obesity can happen to anyone, specially you who work at night. Less attention to the food and not getting enough rest makes you vulnerable to a fast food meal. It is one of the obesity triggers for night shift worker.
There is some research that states that those who work at night are fatter than those who work during the day. It is due to dietary factors as described above.
In addition, factors that lead to obesity for night workers are due to mental INVESTMENTS. According to the nature laws, human are structured to work during the day and rest at night. Well, when the rhythm is disrupted, the human body will experience stress and leads to obesity.
In addition to obesity, night shift workers are also potentially experiencing some other diseases like stress, insomnia and heart health problems.
So, how to maintain health for night workers. For workers at night, the only thing that is important to do to maintain health is to keep eating and eating certain foods. Here there are 10 types of foods that are healthy and good for consumption by night shift workers.
10 Foods That Help Prevent Diabetes
1. Brown rice
Brown rice is the best food in lowering blood sugar and body weight. Brown rice contains a lot of iron, protein, zinc, magnesium, fiber. Fiber is an important substance for losing fat in the body.
2. Vegetable salads
Vegetable salads are usually made of a variety of vegetables such as spinach and carrots. These foods can help you prevent obesity. Food like this is the best choice for those who take the night shift.
Snacking with chips, burgers, junk-foods can lead to obesity. Workers at night should like diet consisting of fruits such as bananas, pizza, apple, papaya and kiwi fruit. It is some kind of good fruit in preventing obesity.
Almond include healthy foods that you can make in lieu of chips. Almonds are rich grains of various nutrients such as magnesium, fiber, vitamins. extraordinary benefits of this food is as super-food in losing weight.
Sprouts are the vegetables that come from nuts and include foods that are low in calories. Foods rich in the vitamin, calcium and fiber. Sprouts including good healthy food to lose weight, especially for those who choose to work at night.
6. Puffed Rice
Puffed rice is best rice to lose weight without exercise. The food is free of fat and is able to make you satisfied.
Furthermore, a healthy diet to prevent obesity is flaxseed. These foods are rich in fiber which helps the absorption of fat and fluids in the body. The fiber content also makes feel full longer, thereby reducing the appetite to increase the portion of food.
Low-fat yogurt is the best kind of food for those who work the night. These foods contain many nutrients and low in calories and fat, so good for preventing diabetes. Among the existing nutrient is protein, calcium, potassium, riboflavin and vitamins.
9. Oat and Milk
Night workers are prohibited to consume fatty foods like pizza, burgers. Food is not just fat but high in calories so fast in weight gain. as an alternative, working at night is recommended to consume low-fat milk with wheat. Healthy food is useful for preventing obesity that often haunt the night shift workers.
10. Drink plenty of fruit juice
Furthermore, a healthy diet to prevent obesity is to eat plenty of juices and fluids. It is strictly forbidden to consume beverages such as sodas and canned drinks that contain lots of sugar and soda. Consuming fruit juices are good for health including being able to prevent obesity and keep your body hydrated.