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UK DRAFFT: a randomised controlled trial of percutaneous fixation with Kirschner wires versus volar locking-plate fixation in the treatment of adult patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius.
Costa ML., Achten J., Plant C., Parsons NR., Rangan A., Tubeuf S., Yu G., Lamb SE.
BACKGROUND: In high-income countries, 6% of all women will have sustained a fracture of the wrist (distal radius) by the age of 80 years and 9% by the age of 90 years. Advances in orthopaedic surgery have improved the outcome for patients: many such fractures can be treated in a plaster cast alone, but others require surgical fixation to hold the bone in place while they heal. The existing evidence suggests that modern locking-plate fixation provides improved functional outcomes, but costs more than traditional wire fixation. METHODS: In this multicentre trial, we randomly assigned 461 adult patients having surgery for an acute dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius to either percutaneous Kirschner-wire fixation or locking-plate fixation. The primary outcome measure was the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation© (PRWE) questionnaire at 12 months after the fracture. In this surgical trial, neither the patients nor the surgeons could be blind to the intervention. We also collected information on complications and combined costs and quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) to assess cost-effectiveness. RESULTS: The baseline characteristics of the two groups were well balanced and over 90% of patients completed follow-up. Both groups of patients recovered wrist function by 12 months. There was no clinically relevant difference in the PRWE questionnaire score at 3 months, 6 months or 12 months [difference at 12 months: -1.3; 95% confidence interval (CI) -4.5 to 1.8; p=0.398]. There was no difference in the number of complications in each group and small differences in QALY gains (0.008; 95% CI -0.001 to 0.018); Kirschner-wire fixation represents a cost-saving intervention (-£727; 95% CI -£588 to -£865), particularly in younger patients. CONCLUSIONS: Contrary to the existing literature, and against the increasing use of locking-plate fixation, this trial shows that there is no difference between Kirschner wires and volar locking plates for patients with dorsally displaced fractures of the distal radius. A Kirschner-wire fixation is less expensive and quicker to perform. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN31379280. FUNDING: This project was funded by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 19, No. 17. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.


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House of European History
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Step into a world where the pages of history come alive, and the story of Europe unfolds before your eyes.
Welcome to the House of European History in Brussels, a captivating museum that takes you on a thought-provoking journey through the continent's rich and complex tapestry of cultures, events, and ideas.
With its engaging exhibits and immersive displays, this museum offers an opportunity for both young and old to explore the diverse facets of Europe's past and reflect on its present.
Discover the House of European History in Brussels
You are provided with a tablet and a pair of headphones at the entrance. There are no labels for the exhibits, so you need these to get the most out of your visit. The audioguide is available in all 24 European languages
This is a quite big museum and the permanent exhibition spans over 4 floors. You need over 2 hours to see everything
Tracing Europe's Footprints through Time
Journeying to the second floor of the museum, you will find yourself immersed in the very foundations of Europe.
Through captivating exhibits and insightful displays, you will embark on an exploration of the historical, cultural, and philosophical roots that have shaped the continent.
Uncover the building blocks of Europe's identity, and gain a profound appreciation for the rich tapestry of ideas that continue to influence its present and future.
Europe: A Global Power
Ascending to the third floor, you will be transported back in time to the era that revolutionized the world: the Industrial Revolution.
Explore the profound impact of this transformative period through engaging exhibits and interactive displays. Discover the technological advancements, social changes, and economic shifts that shaped Europe and paved the way for the modern world.
From steam-powered machinery to urbanization, the story of the Industrial Revolution unfolds before you, inviting reflection on its lasting legacy and the lessons we can learn from this monumental chapter in history.
Europe in ruins
Prepare to be captivated as you ascend to the fourth floor, where the most riveting and consequential chapters of the 20th century await: World War I and World War II.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narratives, powerful artifacts, and poignant testimonies that reveal the profound impact of these global conflicts.
Witness the bravery and sacrifice of individuals, the geopolitical dynamics that shaped the wars, and the devastating consequences they left in their wake.
This section of the museum serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of peace, the resilience of humanity, and the imperative to learn from history to build a better future.
1945 – today
As you ascend to the fifth floor, you will enter a realm of more recent historical events, where the echoes of the past still reverberate in our present.
This floor serves as a curated collection of significant moments and milestones that have shaped the world in recent decades.
From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the rise of globalization, from the advancements in technology to the challenges of climate change, this section of the museum invites contemplation on the complexities of our contemporary world.
Explore thought-provoking exhibits that delve into political, social, and environmental developments, encouraging us to reflect on the lessons learned and the ongoing narratives that continue to shape our shared future.
The museum has taken great care to ensure a kid-friendly experience, particularly for children aged 6 and above.
Young explorers are in for an exciting journey as they are equipped with special backpacks that become their time-traveling companions. These backpacks are filled with interactive tools and activities that enhance their understanding of the exhibits and foster a sense of adventure.
With their trusty backpacks in tow, children will embark on a captivating exploration of the museum's rich displays. Engaging learning areas designed specifically for kids provide interactive and hands-on experiences, sparking their imagination and curiosity.
Through games, puzzles, and interactive exhibits, young visitors will discover the wonders of history and science in an engaging and educational manner.
As they delve into the museum's immersive environment, children will be transported through time, unraveling the mysteries of the past and connecting with the stories that have shaped our world. This interactive approach not only makes learning fun but also encourages critical thinking and fosters a love for discovery.
The museum's commitment to creating a kid-friendly atmosphere ensures that young visitors have a memorable and enriching experience. So, grab your time-traveling backpack and watch as your child's imagination soars, opening doors to new realms of knowledge and adventure.
There are many corners for kids where they can learn different aspects of history while playing. There are also animators for kids 6-10 years old on Wednesday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. See more details here
One of the highlights for our kids is the opportunity to step into the shoes of historical figures by trying on costumes from different eras. Witnessing their faces light up with excitement as they transform into knights, princesses, explorers, and even astronauts is truly magical.
For your little astronaut, the chance to don a space suit and embark on a simulated journey into space must have been an absolute thrill. Imaginations soar as they envision themselves floating amidst the stars, exploring distant galaxies, and experiencing the wonder of space firsthand.
This interactive experience not only ignites their creativity but also fosters a deeper understanding of history and science. Through role-playing and hands-on activities, children engage with the stories and contexts of different time periods, gaining a unique perspective on the people and events that have shaped our world.
The joy and elation on their faces as they try on costumes and embark on imaginative adventures are a testament to the museum's commitment to providing immersive and educational experiences. These moments create lasting memories and inspire a lifelong love for learning.
As parents, witnessing the joy and wonder in your children's eyes as they explore the museum and don different costumes is truly priceless. These experiences become cherished moments that not only entertain but also inspire and educate, fostering a passion for history, science, and the limitless possibilities of the human imagination.
Our little astronaut was elated to go into space!
As you enter the museum, you'll be transported through time, beginning with the ancient roots of Europe and gradually weaving your way through the centuries.
Witness the rise and fall of empires, the struggles for independence, and the transformative events that have shaped the continent we know today.
Through multimedia presentations, historical artifacts, and interactive exhibits, you and your family will gain a deeper understanding of Europe's collective memory and the interconnectedness of its nations.
Immersive Exhibitions: A Journey of Reflection
Prepare to be captivated by the thoughtfully curated exhibitions that bring history to life. Interactive installations, audiovisual presentations, and thought-provoking artworks will engage your senses and provoke contemplation.
Encounter historical documents, personal testimonies, and iconic symbols that embody Europe's complex heritage, while guided narratives offer insightful context and encourage meaningful conversations.
Embracing Diversity and Unity
At the House of European History, the mosaic of Europe's cultures and identities is celebrated. Engage with stories of individuals who have shaped Europe's social, political, and artistic landscapes, and discover the common threads that unite its diverse peoples.
Through exhibitions exploring themes such as migration, democracy, and human rights, the museum prompts visitors of all ages to reflect on the values that underpin European society and encourages dialogue on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student, or a family seeking an enriching experience, this museum offers a unique perspective on Europe's intricate tapestry of cultures, ideas, and values.
- Open: see here for opening hours
- Cost: free entrance
- Stroller friendly, wheelchair friendly
- Baby changing table available
- Dogs are not allowed
Where to Park
- Parking: parking on the streets nearby is limited
- Indoor private parking nearby:
Parking Jourdan 1
Avenue du Maelbeek 16, 1040 Etterbeek
- Another indoor private parking nearby:
Parking Forte Dei Marmi
Avenue du Maelbeek 61, 1040 Etterbeek
As always, this museum is also added also to the map. You can check the map out to find other indoor and outdoor activities, kids friendly cafés and restaurants, hotels and more.
House of European History
Rue Belliard 135, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Brussels with Kids
Here are the best things to do in Brussels with kids and where to stay – with practical tips from a local!
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There is a small playground with a sandpit at Park Leopold, the park where the museum is located.
Museum of Natural Sciences
Museum of Natural Sciences is at the other side of Park Leopold and is pretty great for kids of all ages. There is a section with dinosaurs and it is quite interactive for kids
Read more: Museum of Natural Sciences
Not far is also Park Cinquantenaire, with a bigger playground with a sandpit and two more museums (see below). If it's summer, there is a pop-up bar and we love spending time there. It's not right next to the playground, but there is lots of green space around
Royal Museum of Armed Forces
Royal Military Museum is a military history museum with medieval armor and tanks. There is also an aviation hall (kids love the airplanes and they can even enter a few!) and access to the top of the Cinquantenaire arch with a panoramic view.
Read more: Royal Military Museum
Autoworld is at Park Cinquantenaire and is great for kids that are into cars.
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Today the children split into their specialist groups, the 'film-makers' learning how documentary films are constructed and getting hands on with the cameras to practice setting the white balance, exposure, focus and composition, while the 'writers' visited the Black Cultural Archives for a workshop based on their collections.
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the Massachusetts Historical Society, the work of editing and publishing this unparalleled private collection of 300,000 manuscript pages of diaries, letters and other writings, will be carried on under the joint auspices of the Society, the Adams Manuscript Trust, Harvard University and Life, Lyman H. Butterfield, director of the Institute of Early American History and Culture at Williamsburg, Va., who was associate editor of the Thomas Jefferson papers from 1946 to 1951, will serve as editor-in-chief.
The collection, of which less than one-third has been published, covers four complete diaries of John Adams, John Quincy Adams and two Charles Francis Adamses, dealing with subjects, according to Mr. Butterfield, "as far apart as the campaigns of the French and Indian War and the political parties of the Garfield-Cleveland era, and with the whole vast sweep of American life in between."
Thomas Boylston Adams and John Quincy Adams, the present trustees of the Adams Manuscript Trust which was formed in 1905 to run for forty years, made the decision to open the record. They plan to give the papers to the Massachusetts Historical Society and the complete collection will be placed on microfilm and made available to scholars in major research libraries throughout the country.

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Milksha UK & NNECA Partnership
In 2022, Milksha UK have teamed up with NNECA, a charity that aims to protect children from abuse, through their prevent-ED campaign. As part of the campaign, Milksha have committed to raise money through regular sponsorship and activity events.
Milksha and NNECA aim to educate and empower over 50,000 children in the UK and across the world, and are both passionate and committed to keeping children safe and happy.
NNECA believe child sexual abuse is preventable through better education and awareness. We currently operate in the UK, Europe, US and Asia, and share our awareness material in over 50 countries across multiple languages.
NNECA believes schools must adopt a 'whole-school' approach to child sexual abuse, meaning every teacher, every staff member, every child and every parent are empowered and equipped with the relevant age-appropriate prevention training to identify the signs of abuse, and possess the knowledge for next steps.
We learnt the most effective prevention strategies revolved around early-stage education. Using this approach, we truly believe that 90% of child sexual abuse and exploitation is preventable through education and awareness.
Our PreventEd Legislation
Legislation to introduce mandatory accredited training for all teachers and school staff in child sexual abuse prevention. Schools need to adopt a "whole school" approach to tackling and preventing systematic abuse. This legislation looks for every staff member to understand, identify, and manage the reporting phase.
Should we succeed in our mission to push the government into changing legislation, the PreventEd training course will be delivered through online and mobile E-Learning applications providing the necessary flexibility for teachers. E-Learning allows continuous reinforcement of content and skills, and will allow all primary schools to be trained within months, unlike school-based workshop training. We advocate that the Department for Education certifies best practice guidelines and quality assurance.


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Endearingly dubbed the 'Garden of England' by natives, Kent's claim to fame can be summarised in two words: organic produce. This verdant South East county provides an estimated forty per cent of the UK's 'homegrown' organic fruit and veg, coupled with a significant contribution of hops to microbreweries throughout England. With a temperate climate and very little precipitation during key 'growing' months, Kent was the ideal location for the introduction of Mediterranean and South American fruits during the 1600's. Both the Morello Cherry and Kentish Red made rich pairings with white meats such as duck and turkey, subsequently fueling a surge in fruity jams supplied exclusively to the court of King Henry VIII. Cider making continues to thrive in the region and many of our homegrown apples and pears continue to be sourced by major supermarket chains. Lesser discussed are Kentish desserts, which, given the diversity of its fruit and grain industries, have survived over eons to become firm staples in modern family homes. From flat griddled cakes and fruity pies, to the old delicacy of Lamb's Tail Pie, Kentish cuisine is as variegated and homely as that of any of its Northerly counterparts. For scrumptious cottages in Kent.
Best described as a cross between a classic English teacake and donut-shaped modern bagels, Huffkins are a Kentish staple rumoured to date back to the 16th Century. Huffkins are predominantly flat, oval shaped cakes with a hole at the centre for hot, sweet fillings, such as stewed cherries or pear. Although eaten year round, Huffkins are particularly popular during the harvest months of September and October, traditionally flavoured with hops and eaten hot, with a serving of steaming cherry preserve to sweeten.
Lamb's Tail Pie
Thought to originate from the Romney Marsh area of Kent, Lamb's Tail Pie dates back to the 1700's when breeding cattle were first introduced onto the Romney Marshes. Such was the ratio of salt in the grasses, farmers discovered their lamb meat to be far more tender than of cattle grazing elsewhere, promptly starting a demand for this finer texture and the evolution of everyday lamb stew into Lamb's Tail Pie. Traditionally, lamb's tails were docked at birth, therefore the pie was an annual delicacy, only made during lambing season. After boiling, the tails would be skinned and slow-cooked with root vegetables, such as onion, potato and carrots for up to three hours. Encased within a shortcrust pastry, the mixture was topped with peas and sliced hard-boiled eggs, with a pinch of parsley or mint to season, then baked until a delicious golden brown. Lamb's Tail Pie is fairly uncommon on the menus of Kent today, however, may still be found on occasion at old Kentish pubs, paired with local ales.
Whitstable Dredgerman's Breakfast
A classic English seaside town with sweeping promenades and a rickety old peer, it's difficult to believe Whitstable was once an industrious fishing port. In the 19th Century, oysters were netted in droves to satisfy London markets and later, the archaic Wheelers Oyster Market also set up shop here. In need of a hearty warm up prior to embarking out on the high seas, fishermen would congregate within seafront cafes for their daily fill: Whitstable Dredgerman's Breakfast. It's essentially a toasted sandwich laden with freshly caught oysters and streaked bacon, dripping through with fat to soak the bread. A simple, yet filling starter prior to braving the winds off the South East Coast, it was washed down with strong black tea to aid digestion.
Kent Lent Pie
Lent, a time of acknowledged abstinence for many was also a grueling hardship for churchgoing natives with a sweet tooth. According to foodies, Kent Lent Pie was borne from the desire of two Folkestone cooks, to create a dish that would not breach the church's rules on foods that could not be eaten. Made from shortcrust pastry, double cream, milk and eggs, Kent Pudding Pie is essentially a cheesecake, seasoned with nutmeg and occasionally filled with raisins or currants. Its simplicity was key to its acceptance among churchgoers and many still consume it today during the abstinence period.
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Let's start this Masterclass with its conclusion – using sRGB is the safe option when choosing colour for print, web and iOS. What follows are brief explanations as to why this is true, and for the uninitiated what sRGB means and how to select colours from it.
We're going to be dealing with a specific part of colour management – selecting colours that will work across a variety of output methods. Clearing the fog that surrounds colour management is a challenge, and here we'll be looking at Mac OS X and Adobe's Design Suite; in particular Photoshop because its colour options are the most direct. On this occasion we won't be looking at device calibration, though products are available for iPad profiling, which we'll cover at the end of this Masterclass.
Step 1: Print versus screen
In the Finder, press Cmd-Shift-U or go to your Mac's Utilities folder – the ColorSync Utility is located here. Open it and select the Profiles icon. Click System, go to the sRGB profile, then Control-click the 3D image of the profile and select Hold For Comparison. Now select Generic CMYK Profile.
Step 2: Gamut
With the sRGB and CMYK Profiles open, click and drag the 3D image to view it from multiple angles. The CMYK colour space is much smaller than sRGB. Control-click the profile images and select Clear Comparison. Look through the list of profiles to find your monitor profile found under either Displays or User.
Step 3: sRGB and monitor profiles
Unlike the comparison of CMYK and sRGB, your monitor profile and sRGB should be of a similar size and shape; they have a similar gamut. Any differences are due to the quality of monitor – the better the monitor the greater its gamut – or are the result of calibration and profiling.
Step 4: iPad gamut
Colour on iOS devices can be specified in several ways including CIE 1931 XYZ and sRGB. Here, the former is being compared with sRGB. CIE 1931 XYZ is a theoretical space equivalent to the gamut of standard human vision. Currently no monitor, iPad or otherwise, can display this range of colour and tone.
Step 5: sRGB then?
For the near future iPads and iPhones will have a similar gamut to computer monitors, so just like preparing photographs for the internet sRGB makes an ideal space from which to choose colours for design work for screen-based viewing. But what about print? Open Photoshop's Color Picker in the tool bar.
Step 6: Synthetic colour space
The first screen grab compares sRGB and CMYK; generic versions of screen colour and print colour. This screen shows Adobe's Color Settings for traditional print design. Look at the Working Spaces section – for traditional print design Adobe RGB (1998) is used rather than sRGB.
Step 7: Red Green and Blue
For reprographic print all colours have to be converted to CMYK. Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign all have Color Settings, which are found in the Edit Menu. By default they are set for the US. To change this go to Color Settings, click More Options, and from Settings choose Europe General Purpose.
Step 8: Illustrator and Photoshop
Having Color Settings in sRGB means the Color Picker will be limited to safe colours. The quickest way to set all the necessary colour management settings is by choosing Europe General Purpose or Europe/Web Internet. Here the Color Picker is displaying two gamut warnings.
Step 9: Out of gamut
Step 8's screen grab was from Illustrator, this one is Photoshop. Both show two gamut warnings. The Hazard triangle is an alert that the current RGB colour cannot be printed lithographically, while the cube warns the RGB colour is not hexadecimal, or web safe.
Step 10: Compensating for CMYK
To set an RGB value that's printable in repro, click the Hazard Triangle. The RGB red will now work in repro. But the second warning remains. This isn't a problem unless you are looking to choose an HMTL compliant object colour, such as a background or font colour in a website.
Step 11: What is web safe?
HTML colours are specified using six characters, hence hexadecimal. Here the red is _TAG_, which is both RGB and CMYK safe. But unless you need to specify a colour by hexadecimal values there's no need to use Only Web Colors. Instead, click Color Libraries.
Step 12: Pantone
When creating a logo, a designer will review colour swatches – Pantone is commonly used in the UK. A seasoned designer will know that an ink will appear with varying hues and tones on different papers. There are Pantone swatches for the same ink reference as it will appear on coated and uncoated paper.
Step 13: Colour tolerances
Lithography is used to print magazines. The ink used can be Process or Solid. The former uses cyan, magenta, yellow and black ink to create colours on press. Solid colours are pre-mixed tins of ink that might contain varnish, white ink or a metallic colour such as gold.
Step 14: Bling, bling
Solid colours can be out of gamut for CMYK and have visual qualities that just don't look right on screen. Here the Color Libraries in Photoshop has been used to select Pantone 871 C and lush gold ink, with real gold. When it comes to Pantone swatches, it's best to stick to process colours.
Step 15: Grand finale
The guidance given here is not absolute. Rules can be broken, but sticking loosely to the sRGB and Process colour rules should mean that the colours you choose will display reliably across a variety of screen based devices and print. Why reliable not accurate? See the box out on iPad profiling.
Bonus tip: Profiling your iPad
If you are reading this on a winter's night, in print or your iPad, switch the lights off and on in your room. It's worth noting that an iPad or computer monitor appears to get lighter or darker when the lights are on or off.
Datacolor, the maker of the Spyder range of colour profilers, has been the first to market a solution for profiling iPads. Whatever merits there are for profiling Apple's tablet, the variable ambient light conditions in which iPads are used make profiling a minor concern. Such profiling makes sense only in controlled light conditions.


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In this quiz, you will use context clues to understand the meaning of a sentence. Sometimes you may not know what a word means because you have never seen it before. You can figure out the meaning by looking at the words around it and how it is being used in the sentence.
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Today I'll talk about a problem with standard SharePoint alerts.
It can happen that the links in those emails use inaccessible url by end users, ie the URL of the server. This comes from bad information that can be found everywhere on the net, namely that the url is generated based on the URL used to specify the alert.
After making several tests on a SharePoint to date, I have always had the same urls little import the url used to set the alarm (perhaps a residual bug …)
The result of the tests is that the link used for alert messages is the link specified in the "Default Zone" of "alternate access mapping".
So just change the order of URLs in AAM to have URL accessible by everyone in the default area.
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When importing products into Daylite by going to File > Import > Import Delimited Text Data, please keep in mind the following:
The price of a product or service is not available as a field you can select during an import. Price is calculated based on the 'cost of goods' field and the 'profit' field. If your profit field is blank, only the cost of goods will be used to determine the price.
The price column in your import file cannot have the $ symbol in it.
When importing a product and specifying a tax (i.e., Tax 1 or Tax 2), use a '1' in the import file to identify that the tax field should be checked.


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Muzundrum is a "game of musicians". In the standard game, players take turns rolling 12-sided (dodecahedral) dice that contain one of the twelve tones in standard Western music and attempting to place the die on the board to form chords and scales from standard tonal music theory. For example, if a player rolls a G, he or she can place it next to a C and E on the board to form a C-major triad.
There are of course many variations on the game. And the twelve sided dice can also be interesting tools for chance compositions or guided improvisation.
We now have a pair of sample dice here at CatSynth HQ:
The black die has the standard tones as described above, while the white has the solfege syllables do, re, mi, fa, so, etc.


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Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead? This activity is a little tricky, but it's a great way for your child to learn about building, measurement, and design. When you're done working together, she'll have her very own fortress that's the perfect cozy spot to read, or even play pretend!
What You Need:
- 2 cardboard boxes
- Scissors, or a box cutter with parental supervision.
- Colored tape
What You Do:
- Start with one cardboard box. Set the other to the side for later.
- Have your child turn the box on its side. Help her to cut off the top of the box. Set the cut cardboard to the side to create the roof later on.
- Help her flip the box so the "floor" of the playhouse is now on top. Reinforce the flaps of the roof with tape. Set the playhouse-in-progress to the side.
- Grab the piece of cardboard that was cut off earlier from the "roof." Measure and cut off at least 1/4" from one side of the cardboard. If you want your roof to be more steep, cut off up to 1/2".
- Help your child to trace and cut out an exact replica of the roof piece on the 2nd box.
- Tape the edges of the two roof pieces together. They should be flexible so they can bend to create a fold, which will be the peak of the playhouse roof.
- Grab the base of the playhouse and place its floor on the ground. Now, have her tape the roof to the top of the playhouse.
- Have her position the playhouse facedown and help her cut down the exact center of the back and bottom of the playhouse. This will help the playhouse become collapsible.
- Then, have her cut on the fold where the back and bottom meet.
- Check to make sure the back and bottom flaps can fold outward. She can now flatten the box and tape the edges of the cut flaps together.
- Open the playhouse up and hold it in place while she tapes along the side seams.
- If she wants, your child can paint her house and draw designs on the cardboard to truly make it her own.
- Fill your playhouse with pillows, books, snacks, comics and anything else that sounds like loads of fun!
- Now your child has a playhouse she can use whenever and wherever she wants. When she's all done, just fold it up and stick it in the closet!


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Ants and epiphytes: A longstanding relationship
The first farmers on the Fijian archipelago were ants: For millions of years, an ant species on the islands has nurtured epiphytes, which provide them with nesting sites. Moreover, the interaction is vital for the survival of both partners.
Many species of ants live in symbiosis with plants, and both partners in these relationships profit. One of the most remarkable of these interactions is that between the ant species Philidris nagasau and at least six members of the plant genus Squamellaria on the islands of Fiji, which is the subject of a new study by botany professor Susanne Renner from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich and her Ph.D. student Guillaume Chomicki that is coming out in the journal Nature Plants. By reconstructing the evolutionary history of these relationships, the LMU researchers demonstrate that the ants began to actively cultivate their plant partners at least three million years ago — long before humans in the Near East hit on the same idea.
The genus Squamellaria is made up of epiphytic species that grow on trees. The tiny ants begin their careers as gardeners by collecting seeds from the Squamellaria species to which they have become adapted. The insects then "plant" the seeds in fissures in the bark of the host tree, where they then germinate. "The plants colonize three or four tree species, which are also attractive for the ants, either because they produce readily accessible nectar, or because their bark is particularly soft, so that the ants can easily widen the cracks that form," Renner says. Squamellaria are adapted to this niche, as the hypocotyl of the germinating seedlings elongates into a unique 'foot', enabling the seedling to rapidly grow out of the bark crack and into the light. The seedlings then immediately form a tiny tuber with a preformed hole – the so-called domatium – into which ants enter to defecate and thereby fertilize the seedling. As the seedlings grow, the domatium becomes larger, forming a network of galleries connected to the outside, which the ants colonize to form large colonies, continuing to use some chambers for fecal matter, others just for their larvae. As epiphytes, Squamellaria species cannot draw on soil as a source of inorganic nutrients, and the ants promote their growth by supplying them with 'fertilizer'.
As the ants plant more seedlings, all of which they eventually colonize, they are creating a kind of village on the supporting tree, with many well protected nests. A single ant colony occupies many Squamellaria plants, only one of the many 'houses' containing the queen: "One often finds dozens of colonies, connected by ant highways, on a single tree. All of these individuals are the progeny of a single queen, whose nest is located in the center of the system," Chomicki explains.
In contrast to other instances of symbiosis between plants and ants, the interaction between Squamellaria and Philidris nagasau has become so specialized that neither partner can survive on its own. The LMU researchers were able to date the beginnings of the ant-plant symbioses by using the degrees of difference between homologous DNA sequences in both plants and ants as independent molecular clocks. — Based on calibrated rates of mutation, one can work out approximately when the species involved in the interactions originated, and thus the earliest point at which the symbioses could have formed. The results indicate that the mutualistic relationship between Philidris and Squamellaria began about 3 million years ago, probably as a result of the evolution of reciprocally beneficial adaptations. The ants presumably "discovered" how to promote the growth and propagation of their hosts only after Squamellaria had adopted the epiphytic lifestyle.


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Bush tomato plant
The term bush tomato refers to the fruit or entire plants of certain nightshade (Solanum) species native to the more arid parts of Australia. While they are quite closely related to tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), they might be even closer relatives of the eggplant (S. melongena), which they resemble in many details. There are 94 (mostly perennial) natives and 31 (mostly annual) introduced species in Australia.[1]
Bush tomato plants are small shrubs whose growth is encouraged by fire and disturbance.[1] The fruit of a number of species have been used as food sources by Aboriginal people in the drier areas of Australia.[1] They have a very strong flavor and scent when ripe and fresh, so that one can actually smell a richly fruiting specimen from quite a distance.[citation needed]
A number of Solanum species contain significant levels of solanine and as such are highly poisonous.[1] It is strongly recommended that people unfamiliar with the plant do not experiment with the different species, as differentiating between them can often be difficult.
Some of the edible species are:
In 1859, the Aborigines were observed burning off the outer skin of S. aviculare as the raw state would blister their mouths.[4] Aborigines eat the fruit of S. centrale raw or put it on the hot earth by the fire, sprinkle some water on the fruits and cover them up to cook them.[citation needed] S. chippendalei is consumed by first splitting the fruit, scraping the centre out and eating the outer flesh as the seeds and surrounding placenta are bitter.[1] S. diversiflorum is roasted before being eaten or dried.[1] Fruit of S.orbiculatum is edible, but the fruit of the large leafed form may be bitter.[1] Fruit of S. phlomoides appears to be edible after the removal of seeds and roasting or sundrying.[1]
Mardu people would skewer them and dry them so the food was readily transportable.[citation needed] In Mardu they are known as wamurla, while the Warlpiri call them wanakiji.[citation needed]
In the Central Australian language of Arrernte, the species are distinguished. S. ellipticum and/or S. quadriloculatum are called merne awele-awele, S. cleistogamum is'merne mwanyerne, and S. centrale is merne akatyerre.[citation needed] The Arrernte term merne means "fruit or nut".[citation needed]
S. aviculare contains solasodine, a steroid used in the manufacture of oral contraceptives.[2]
 1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Moore, Philip A Guide to Plants of Inland Australia (2005), Reed New Holland, Sydney, ISBN 1-876334-86-X
 2. ^ a b Robinson, Les Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney (1991), Kangaroo Press, Pymble, NSW. 3rd Edition, ISBN 0-7318-1211-5
 3. ^ Donaldson, Stuart (16 December 2003). "Solanum laciniatum". Growing Native Plants. Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
 4. ^ Bunce, Daniel Travels with Dr. Leichhardt,(1859), London


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Date: 04/18/99 at 12:50:08 From: Matt Porter Subject: AP Practice Test We are in the process of practicing for the AP practice test. We starred questions that we didn't know and asked our teacher about them. Most, he said he still needed to teach us. Some he helped us with, but one we all didn't get, so I figured I would ask you. Here is the question: If f(x) = sin (x/2), then there exists a number c in the interval pi/2< x < 3pi/2 that satisfies the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem. Which of the following would be c? (A) 2pi/3 (B) 3pi/4 (C) 5pi/6 (D) pi (E) 3pi/2 The answer we come up with is nowhere near what theirs is, which is D. We used a formula 1/(b-a) times the integral from 3pi/2 to pi/2 of sin (x/2). If you use this you don't get d. Please help!
Date: 04/18/99 at 18:02:25 From: Doctor Pat Subject: Re: AP Practice Test Hi Matt, I think you are confusing the mean value theorem with the average value of a function. The mean value theorem says that for a function that is continuous and differentiable everywhere between a and b, there is a point where the slope of the function is equal to the slope of the line through a,f(a) and b,f(b). Find the value of sin(x/2) at each end of the interval and find the slope of the line through these two points. Now take the first derivative and find the value of x that makes the slope equal to the slope of the secant. It may happen more than once (although not in this problem) but the theorem just guarentees that it will happen at least once. Hope that helps. - Doctor Pat, The Math Forum _URL_
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CVD-Grown Synthetic Diamonds, Part 3: Detection
This Gemesis CVD synthetic diamond shows green fluorescence under the short-wave UV radiation of the DiamondView instrument. Image by Wuyi Wang.
The CVD (chemical vapour deposition) process produces gem-quality synthetic diamond of great beauty, with properties virtually identical to those of natural diamond. Because of their high purity, these CVD products are type IIa—as are only a small percentage of natural diamonds. Therefore, any type IIa diamond should be sent to a well-qualified testing laboratory for identification. Detection has advanced to the point where any CVD-grown sample can be identified with certainty.
2. the presence of silicon from grower parts
3. the presence of residual nitrogen in the grower
The hydrogen-rich environment leads to defects known as vacancies, in which occasional carbon atoms are missing from their proper location in the diamond crystal. A carbon vacancy residing next to a silicon atom can form a silicon-vacancy (Si-V) centre, which is extremely rare in nature. A carbon vacancy next to a nitrogen atom may form a nitrogen-vacancy (N-V) centre, which is rarely found in nature. These two vacancy-related defects are detectable through spectroscopic measurements such as photoluminescence, ultraviolet illumination and optical absorption. In the case of the layer-by-layer growth feature, nitrogen is non-uniformly incorporated into the layers, causing growth striations visible wiith a DTC DiamondView.
The DiamondView ultraviolet imaging system allows the operator to see a sample's fluorescence patterns from different directions. These patterns are useful in identifying CVD synthesis. Photo by Kevin Schumacher.
Pink-coloured CVD synthetics are also readily detected by their abundance of N-V centres. Blue CVDs have been produced by adding boron to the growth chamber, though boron can slow growth so much that only thin films are produced. But even those thin films exhibit CVD-grown features.
In summary, CVDs are readily detected in a gem lab, in specimens of any size or colour. Detectable features can change under heat treatment (at low or high pressure), but these changes are well understood and can still provide unambiguous detection of CVD-grown synthetic diamonds. For a detailed scientific study and extensive bibliography of detection, see W. Wang et al, "CVD Synthetic Diamonds from Gemesis Corp.," Summer 2012 Gems & Gemology, pp. 80–97.
Dr Robert Linares is owner of the consulting firm Integrated Diamond Technologies, LLC. An expert in crystal growth technologies, he was co-founder of Apollo Diamond Inc., which produced some of the first gem-quality CVD synthetic diamonds. Dr Linares received the US Department of the Navy's 2002 Berman Award for breakthroughs in diamond-based quantum computing research and applications.
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How To Get Better Career Advice
For women in particular, career advice means investing in self-reflection.
In the words of Adam Grant, psychologist and author, "If you want to get better career advice, you can start by reflecting on what you would tell someone else with a similar question. Listen to the advice you give to others. It's usually the advice you need to take yourself. And it might be the best way to motivate yourself, too." (New York Times, April 2020)
For women in particular, career advice means investing in self-reflection in order to gain a more accurate overview of their talents, strengths and values. These are essential pillars in career conversations that support individual transformation. Women need to have a clearer understanding of their contribution and impact through the eyes of others to be successful. The reflected best self-exercise(RBS) offers the option to contrast self-perception with reality.
RBS (It's a dry sounding acronym but it is a powerful exercise) involves 4 simple steps which focus on identifying your strengths, particularly when you are at your best.
Step 1. Seek feedback from multiple sources, partners, bosses, peers.
Step 2. Collate and identify themes from your multi-feedback givers. What are the common ideas? What surfaces several times over?
Step 3. Map out your qualities and conditions under which your strengths appeared, i.e. under what conditions do you thrive (small teams, high pressure environments, outdoors?)
Step 4. Reimagine your role. Are there any strengths that you can incorporate, increase and use to move you in your chosen direction? Alternatively, what are the gaps you might be looking to close to be more aligned with your strengths.
Getting better career advice often starts with clearing your calendar and blocking time, even if you simply don't want to at this point. Read How To Make Yourself Work When You Just Don't Want To, it will help get you over that hurdle.
Investing in a review of your own career journey career path is the best advice to try today.
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5 Reasons to Choose a Natural Birth
I am a huge advocate of natural birth. And, having recently given birth myself, I remember how daunting it can be as a parent-to-be wading through all of the information on pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, trying to make the best decisions for our family. So, in the following list I've tried to quickly explain what became my top reasons for choosing natural birth–
- Hormones: the hormones released during labor play critical roles in the birth process itself. Because this is a quick guide I won't get into specifics about each of these (i.e. oxytocin, endorphins, adrenaline and noradrenaline, and prolactin), but the basic idea is that when we trust nature and allow it to take its course, our bodies release these hormones in the perfect amounts and at the perfect times, both during and after birth. These incredible hormones, which cannot be recreated by drugs or other interventions, contribute to the following:- controlling pain management,
- signaling uterine contractions that tell baby to move down the birth canal,
- creating a feeling of euphoria both during and after birth,
- providing clear-headedness after birth for both mom AND baby, which plays a pivotal role in breastfeeding and bonding,
- minimizing blood loss when placenta separates,
- and maximizing the potential for a successful breastfeeding relationship.
- Limiting or completely negating the "Cascade of Interventions": briefly, the Cascade of Interventions refers to the reality that even a seemingly minor intervention (say, stripping of membranes) can disrupt the natural course of labor and birth and can ultimately lead to further intervention(s) and problems (the documentary The Business of Being Born does a great job explaining this further). Opting for a natural birth may eliminate the danger of ending up with unwanted and unnecessary interventions.
- Due Date Variations: technically, this category falls under the "Cascade of Interventions" heading, but we now have updated data of which all parents-to-be should be aware. Recent studies illustrate that the length of pregnancy can vary naturally by as much as FIVE weeks. Currently the "42 weeks" deadline looms large and can create a feeling of impending doom in that most care providers typically want to "move things along" at this point, which means intervening; and remember, more often than not, one intervention leads to the next. If due dates are more flexible than we once thought, parents can avoid intervening to induce labor and can simply let nature take its course. The following link provides more information: _URL_
- Optimal Positioning aids the Birth Process: a mother who births naturally has more options in regards to movement and birth positioning which significantly impacts the birth process. If a mother's legs are numb from an epidural, for example, she most likely will be lying down or sitting up on a hospital bed, not walking or swaying, lunging or squatting, finding the most comfortable position to labor and birth. Being able to choose how she labors can align the baby to move speedily through the birth canal which can also reduce discomfort.
- Birth as an Empowering Experience: women's bodies were designed to push out babies, but we have been intimidated by a medicalized model of birth—one that says women need help getting a baby out because our bodies are "broken" (small pelvis, first-time mom hasn't "proven" herself, baby "too big," etc.) and that the doctor always knows best. BUT—when we educate ourselves we learn we have choices, and we can make important decisions for our babies and our bodies. Birth can be intensely empowering when we trust women's bodies to do what they have been doing since time began. I am not implying that birthing with intervention is lesser. Simply put, birthing without intervention— where mom and baby work together, ebbing and flowing to an ages-old rhythm of birth—can provide a woman with an entirely new perspective on her strength and abilities. Oftentimes this heightened self-confidence transfers to other aspects of life (say, motherhood and "mommy instincts") and it can change the way we view ourselves as women. Natural childbirth certainly has been the most transformative experience of my life to date.
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How to Stop an Employer from a Wage Garnishment
Wage Garnishment
Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a person's earnings are required by court order to be withheld by an employer for the payment of a debt such as child support or IRS Debt.
An IRS wage garnishment is when a court issues an order requiring your employer to withhold a certain amount of your paycheck and send it directly to the IRS.
If a judgment creditor is garnishing your wages, federal law provides that it can take no more than: 25% of your disposable income, or. the amount that your income exceeds 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
It may be as few as five business days or as long as a month. For a bank levy, or nonwage garnishment, it's usually about 10 days.
At present four U.S. states—Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas—do not allow wage garnishment at all except for tax-related debt, child support, federally guaranteed student loans, and court-ordered fines or restitution.
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If you owe back taxes to the IRS, they will eventually begin to take more aggressive actions to collect the amounts you owe. One of the collection tactics the IRS can employ is the issuance of a Wage Garnishment.
When the IRS imposes a garnishment, it means, literally, that they take money out of every paycheck.
This action often seriously jeopardizes an individual's lifestyle and making it impossible to maintain the same standard of living.
Once the IRS notifies a taxpayer that they are imposing a wage garnishment, it means they can notify the taxpayer's employer.
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Betnovate is a topical corticosteroid that is applied directly to the skin. It contains the active ingredient, betamethasone valerate, which is a cortisone. Betnovate works by suppressing inflammatory reactions. It has proved to be an effective treatment for many skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema, that have failed to respond to milder treatments. It is also used to treat haemorrhoids. It is important to note that Betnovate suppresses the symptoms of certain conditions but is not a curative, and the symptoms may return after discontinuation. Betnovate is not suitable for long-term use. Betnovate is available on prescription for adults and children over the age of one, in the form of a cream or an ointment. As a general rule, Betnovate cream is more suitable for treating wet skin conditions, while Betnovate ointment is better at treating dry, flaky skin.
- Used to treat eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions
- Also available as lotion
- Reduces itching, swelling, redness and scaling
Betnovate contains a medicine called betamethasone valerate, a potent topical corticosteroid (steroid). This medicine reduces skin inflammation, which in turn helps reduce symptoms such as itching, swelling, redness and scaling. Betamethasone is used to treat skin conditions such as:
- Lichen planus/lichen sclerosus.
- Lupus erythematosus.
Betnovate is only used when a less potent corticosteroid ointment, cream or lotion does not improve the symptoms.
Betnovate is available as ointment, cream and lotion (liquid solution).
- The cream is used for weeping skin conditions.
- The ointment is used for dry and irritated skin.
- The lotion is used in hairy areas of the skin where it is difficult to apply ointment and cream.
The doctor will recommend the right variant for you depending on your symptoms. The general guidelines for use are as follows.
Cream and ointment
Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) and gently rub into the skin. It's best to have a shower or bath before applying this medicine. Unless you are meant to apply Betnovate to your hands as a part of the treatment, wash them again after using the cream or ointment. Wait for the cream or ointment to be absorbed completely before applying moisturisers to the same area of skin.
Gently squeeze the bottle to cover the affected area of skin with a thin and even layer of liquid. Gently rub the lotion into the skin. It's best to have a shower or bath before applying this medicine. Make sure your hair is dry before using the lotion. Wash your hands thoroughly after use.
Dosage varies per person and is determined by a doctor depending on the symptoms. The recommended dose in adults and children aged 12 months and above is:
- Apply a thin layer to the affected skin twice a day, in the morning and evening. The frequency can be reduced to once a day or less if the symptoms improve.
In general, you should not use more than 30-60 grams of cream/ointment/lotion in a week.
If you have a recurring skin condition, your doctor may suggest switching to a maintenance dose once your symptoms improve to prevent your condition from flaring up again. You may be advised to apply Betnovate thinly twice a week (once daily) to areas of your skin where eczema tends to appear the most.
Betnovate is not recommended in children under 12 months of age.
This medicine does not interact with alcohol and will normally not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
If you use too much/forget to use/stop using Betnovate
If you have used more Betnovate than you should, acute overdose is unlikely to occur. However, in the case of chronic overdose or if accidentally swallowed, it could make you ill. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible. See the package leaflet for more information.
If you forget to apply your dose of Betnovate, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time you are next meant to apply it, wait until this time.
If you use Betnovate regularly make sure you talk to your doctor before you stop using it as your condition may get worse if stopped suddenly.
When not to use Betnovate
Betnovate is not suitable for everyone. Do not use this medicine if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine (see section 'What Betnovate contains').
- You have previously had an allergic reaction with another steroid.
- You suffer from ichthyosis vulgaris or juvenile dermatomyositis.
- You experience skin thinning.
- Blood vessels under the surface of your skin are noticeable.
Do not Betnovate to treat any of the following skin problems, as it could make them worse:
- Infected skin due to a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite (unless the infection is being treated).
- Adolescent spots (acne).
- Spotty red rash around your mouth (perioral dermatitis).
- Itchy skin which is not inflamed.
- Itching around the anus or genitals (penis or vagina).
- Sores and open wounds.
When should this medicine be used with caution?
Certain situations may increase the risk of side effects. Side effects may occur in other parts of the body (systemic effects), such as adrenal insufficiency, growth retardation (in children), osteoporosis after long-term use, weight gain and rounding of the face (Cushing syndrome).
If Betnovate is used long term on large areas of skin, or under airtight dressings (including nappies), it is absorbed into the body more, increasing the risk of side effects. Children, elderly people or people with a decreased liver or kidney function are more likely to experience these side effects. For more information on these risks and how to avoid them, see the package leaflet.
Take special care with using Betnovate if you have psoriasis. Your body can develop a tolerance after a period of continual use. You may get raised bumps with pus under the skin (pustular psoriasis).
For more warnings, please see the package leaflet. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if Betnovate is suitable for you.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Corticosteroids are known to pass through the placenta and are harmful to the unborn child. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant without consulting your doctor.
Do not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding without consulting your doctor.
Other medicines and Betnovate
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, herbal medicines or other natural products.
Betnovate is known to interact with some medicines, including:
- Ritonavir (antiviral medicine).
- Itraconazole (used to treat fungal infections).
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although some people may not experience any. Side effects may occur on your skin or in other parts of your body (systemic effects) if large amounts of the medicine has been absorbed into the bloodstream via the skin.
If you find that your skin condition gets worse or your skin becomes swollen during treatment, you may be allergic to Betnovate, have an infection or need other treatment. Stop using Betnovate and tell your doctor immediately.
Other side effects you may notice when using Betnovate (frequency not known):
- Increased risk of infection in people with a weakened immune system.
- Allergic reaction at the site of application.
- Weight gain, rounding of the face (Cushing syndrome), increase in belly fat.
- Delayed weight gain.
- Slowing of growth in children.
- A decrease in the level of the hormone cortisol in your blood.
- Increased blood sugar levels or sugar in the urine.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Decrease in bone mass and density (osteoporosis).
- Eye problems such as blurred vision, ocular hypertension, cloudy lens in the eye (cataract), or increased pressure in eye (glaucoma).
- Skin problems such as thinning of the skin, dry skin, appearance of blood vessels under the surface of the skin, changes in pigmentation, increase in hair growth, psoriasis with raised bumps with pus under the skin (pustular psoriasis), skin redness, skin rash.
For a complete list of possible side effects, see the package leaflet. If you experience side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet.
What Betnovate contains
The active substance is betamethasone valerate. Each gram of lotion/ointment/cream contains 1.21 mg of betamethasone valerate (0.122% w/w).


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Memory overcommit is a process in which a virtual machine (VM) is assigned more memory than a host machine's available and committed physical memory. It is used in virtualization environments to allocate memory capacity to VMs with higher requirements.
Techopedia explains Memory Overcommit
Memory overcommit is achieved through the hypervisor that sources physical memory from the host computer and distributes it to different virtual machines. Memory overcommit works on the principle that most virtual machines underutilize their allocated memory capacity. Thus, the unused memory capacity of other VMs is assigned to a VM that requires additional memory. The hypervisor routinely monitors each virtual memory operation and dynamically assigns unused memory to resource intensive VMs.


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History, Herstory, the stories of one life, several lives, all our lives!
Storytelling is part of the very fabric of our being and one way in which we try to make sense of our journey through life.
The oral tradition lives and, as the Government states in it's English Curriculum, speaking and listening are the two most important language skills.
Storytelling may be an integral part of our developing realistic learning contexts for learning, such as "Mantle of the Expert", or experienced as an activity in it's own right.
We have recently linked with "Teabag Tales", a company of storytellers!
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For the Dogs!
It is that time in the semester when I plunge headlong into teaching the topic of performance management.
I have a set of lecture notes that I have been nursing along over the years, adding relevant items as they come up. These notes go back nearly ten years to the period of time when I was living in Canada and working full-time in the U.S. and trying to raise my then puppy, Daphne. The lecture itself was once entitled "Everything I Ever Needed To Know About Performance Management, I Learned From My Dog".
Daphne is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Like Tollers, Toller owners are a unique breed. You have to be in order to maintain your sanity. They have complicated personalities. Daphne is a gorgeous dog and has brought a lot of joy to our household, but let's just say she is a piece of work. While I might agree that some of what makes her a pain in the neck is characteristic of her breed, but I know that the fact that I was away so much when she was a puppy started certain habits that have been impossible to break.
Daphne lives in the moment. She is easily distracted by smells and sounds. She is strong willed. She likes to be first. She whistles. She does backflips for cheese. She lives for rides in the car. She acts like she likes our friends and neighbours more than she likes us.
As a dog owner, I've long believed I failed to do it right, but having her in my life has taught me a lot about what to do and what not to do when it comes to performance management in the human world. Here are 5 great tips for performance management:
1. There's no grace period. Bad habits start almost immediately and are difficult to break. Being clear about your expectations, and rewarding the things people do well and correcting things that can be corrected needs to occur from the beginning.
2. If learning about or mastering a job isn't fun, it aint worth it. Create an environment where things are fun, even when they are deadly serious. This is key to a productive work environment. Employees are more productive when they enjoy what they do.
3. Be consistent. Letting someone do something just once (like in dog terms, sit on the couch or on the bed) is a recipe for a battle about entitlements. Using Daphne as an example, there was a time when we let her sleep on one side of the bed, and now my husband literally has a raging battle every night for his portion of the sheets. Consistency won't earn you a popularity award, but it will go a long way toward creating a positive work environment.
4. Give people a territory. Like dogs, humans don't necessarily adjust well to not having space that is their own. I'm not suggesting that everyone wants a corner office but there has to be a place where your stuff is in reach and you have space to think. When I say space, I also mean intellectual space. Employees perform better when their duties, responsibilities and accountabilities are clear. In dog language, dogs exhibit "pack" mentality and are more social and more able to get along when they understand the pecking order in their family. This is probably the area in which I failed miserably when it came to Daphne. Somehow she got the impression that she was the leader of the pack, and now we are simply her minions.
5. Food is a great reward. Better said, good food is a great reward. Daphne will kiss me for a piece of cheese but will leave the room if she's offered a dog treat. Food brings people together. It's all great that we connect over social media, but I sometimes wonder how much more my colleagues in cyberspace and I would accomplish if we were having a planning session over bacon bourbon caramel popcorn.
Ok, enough with the distracting reading—back to work!
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text: One of Madrid's oldest museums, dating back to 1867, this shares the same building as the Biblioteca Nacional and Museo del Libro. It traces the evolution of human cultures, from prehistoric times up to the 15th century, and the collection of artefacts includes finds from the Iberian, Celtic, Greek, Egyptian, Punic, Roman, Paleochristian, Visigothic and Muslim cultures. Remarkably, the great majority of pieces came from excavations carried out within Spain, illustrating the extraordinary continuity and diversity of human settlement in the Iberian peninsula. To tour the whole museum in chronological order, begin in the basement, which holds palaeontological material such as skulls, tombs and a mammoth's tusks, still attached to its skull. Some of the most interesting relics are from the area around Madrid itself, such as the many 4,000-year-old neolithic bell-shaped pottery bowls. The first floor holds the museum's most famous possession, the Dama de Elche, the intricate stone bust of an Iberian priestess, believed to date from 500BC. Further up, the usual definition of archaeology is stretched to include interesting exhibitions on post-Roman Visigothic and Muslim Spain, with wonderful ceramics and fine metalwork from Moorish Andalucia. After that there is a whole series of rooms dedicated to pieces from the Middle Ages and later eras. In the garden, steps lead underground to a reproduction of the renowned Altamira prehistoric cave paintings in Cantabria.


How do you make healthy fried vegetables?
Are fried vegetables healthy?
What veggies are in stir fry?
Stir fry ingredients
Broccoli, snow peas and the bell peppers do not take as long to cook. Vegetables: red bell pepper, yellow bell peppers, sugar snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, water chestnuts.
How many calories are in a cup of stir fry vegetables?
One serving of Chinese StirFried Vegetables gives 87 calories.
Do you need to boil vegetables before frying?
When a food is blanched properly, the flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value is preserved. … Before incorporating into a quick-cooking recipe such as a stir-fry, blanching will soften vegetables that take longer to cook like broccoli and carrots.
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Is fried vegetables better than no vegetables?
While deep-fried foods are often thought to have no nutritional value, a study published in the journal Food Chemistry revealed vegetables are healthier when fried in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) than when boiled in water.
Are fried carrots healthy?
What vegetables do you stir fry first?
Stir-fry onions first, then add hard vegetables such as carrot and broccoli. Quick-cooking vegetables, such as snow peas, leafy greens and bean sprouts, should be added towards the end of cooking.
Can you add frozen vegetables to stir fry?
Tips for stir-frying frozen vegetables
There's no need to thaw the frozen vegetables before cooking. … Heat up the pan on high heat before adding the vegetables. When it just begins to smoke, add your oil and start frying. Stir the frozen veggies around frequently so they thaw quickly and cook evenly.
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 - Fried Rice Sides. We've talked about the basics of choosing side dishes. …
 - Vegetables. Try steamed or roasted broccoli, brussels sprouts, or green beans. …
 - Fruit. Fresh cut oranges or pineapple can serve as a side/dessert. …
 - Egg rolls, dumplings or spring rolls. …
 - Salad.
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How many calories does one serving of Veg Crispy have? One serving of Veg Crispy gives 615 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 211 calories, proteins account for 44 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 360 calories.
How many calories is vegetable stir fry?
After adding a cup of grains to your veggies, a serving of vegetable stir-fry now has 255 to 272 calories. Including whole grains also adds about 40 grams of carbohydrate, which is great for energy but may be too high if you're on a low-carb diet.
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 2. Use the right size wok or skillet for the job:
 3. Make sure your veggies are washed and completely dry before cooking:
 4. Cut veggies to the right size:
 5. Make sure your wok is hot before oiling it:
Should you boil broccoli before frying?
Boiling water for 2-3mins. Drop immediately into cold/ice water to stop the cooking. Remove and add to pan to stir-fry. I've done it both ways but I've honestly found this the best in achieving tender broccoli that absorbs some of the flavors around it.
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Need this equivalent outcome on PostgreSQL on this MySQL query.
select id, 'ID1' from supportContacts
Idea is to Join a Column with table name and row values equals to ID1.
Executing the same query on PostgreSQL gives the desired row values but gives?column? uknown as column name.
Which PostgreSQL query will give the exact output?
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Add a column alias to assign a name of your choosing. Else the system applies defaults.
To assign a type, use an explicit cast. I cast to text here:
SELECT id, 'ID1'::text AS "ID1" FROM supportContacts
Or use the SQL standard cast() to make it portable:
SELECT id, cast('ID1' AS varchar) AS "ID1" FROM "supportContacts"
For portability, make sure that MySQL runs with SET sql_mode = 'ANSI'.
Also, unquoted CaMeL-case names like supportContacts are cast to lower case in PostgreSQL. Use "supportContacts" or supportcontacts depending on the actual table name.
Start by reading the excellent manual here for basics about identifiers.
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What about MySQL will the default TYPE be 'text'? – jacktrades Dec 6 '12 at 13:35
_USER_: Added a line about type cast. – Erwin Brandstetter Dec 6 '12 at 13:38
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Of course, the debate is not new. But have the two sides of the argument really heard each other?
Many see Piet as a harmless tradition, associated with fond memories of childhood and family. Yet an increasing number of people throughout the Netherlands question Piet's history as tied to historical forms of entertainment that mocked the appearance and character of black people. So where exactly does the tradition come from? And what, if anything, does it have to do with practices of blackface and minstrelsy in other parts of the world? And why should any of it matter to a traditional Dutch person seeking to celebrate Sinterklaas as it has been done for more than 100 years?
John Helsloot (folklore historian from the Meertens Institute) will provide the historical background of Zwarte Piet's origins as Sinterklaas' servant and his rise to popularity. Then both sides of the pro vs. anti-Piet discussion will be represented in a moderated discussion, followed by audience comments.
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) leads the Australian Government in minimising the impact of pests, diseases and contaminants on Australian agriculture, fisheries, forestry and the environment. These outcomes are achieved by working with stakeholders in peace time to develop and test emergency response plans. In actual, real-life pest and disease outbreaks, DAFF has a lead role in the response by coordinating resources, operational and technical support as well as public information.
DAFF coordinates national activities to ensure a comprehensive, consistent and informed approach to preparedness and response activities for agricultural critical incidents and participates in a number of high-level committees and taskforces.
Emergency Response Plans
DAFF assists in the development of sector specific response plans such as:
Information during a biosecurity incident
Communication plays a large part in the response to, and recovery from, a biosecurity incident. Read more about the national arrangements that are place to make sure industry and the public is kept informed during a biosecurity incident.
BioSIRT (Biosecurity Surveillance Incident Response and Tracing) is a spatial and textual, web based software application that has been developed to enable better management of information and resources in emergency responses across animal or plant diseases, pests and incursions.
DAFF also conducts and participates in training activities and simulation exercises which have included:
Also see the information on the Rapid Response Team (RRT).
DAFF works closely with many government agencies and industry groups to ensure a unified approach to animal, plant or food safety emergencies.
Some of our partners include:
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Payments for environmental services (PES) have attracted increasing interest as a mechanism to translate external, non-market values of the environment into real financial incentives for local actors to provide environmental services (ES). In this introductory paper, we set the stage for the rest of this Special Issue of Ecological Economics by reviewing the main issues arising in PES design and implementation and discussing these in the light of environmental economics. We start with a discussion of PES definition and scope. We proceed to review some of the principal dimensions and design characteristics of PES programs and then analyze how PES compares to alternative policy instruments. Finally, we examine in detail two important aspects of PES programs: their effectiveness and their distributional implications.
PES is not a silver bullet that can be used to address any environmental problem, but a tool tailored to address a specific set of problems: those in which ecosystems are mismanaged because many of their benefits are externalities from the perspective of ecosystem managers. PES is based on the beneficiary-pays rather than the polluter-pays principle, and as such is attractive in settings where ES providers are poor, marginalized landholders or powerful groups of actors. An important distinction within PES is between user-financed PES in which the buyers are the users of the ES, and government-financed PES in which the buyers are others (typically the government) acting on behalf of ES users. In practice, PES programs differ in the type and scale of ES demand, the payment source, the type of activity paid for, the performance measure used, as well as the payment mode and amount. The effectiveness and efficiency of PES depends crucially on program design.
Topic: payments for environmental services,incentives,conservation,ecosystem services
Publication Year: 2008
Source: Ecological Economics 65(4): 663-674


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Are there different types of business partnership?
There are three types of business vehicle that can (at least loosely) be classified as "partnerships". However each one is completely different and creates a completely separate and distinct business entity. The most common is the traditional partnership. There is also the limited liability partnership and the limited partnership. The main features of each are:
A partnership will be implied by law when two or more people are in a business relationship with each other. It is often an extension of the sole trader model and has traditionally been used by professional service firms. Like a sole trader, a partnership has no legal personality. Partnerships are governed by the Partnership Act 1890.
A limited liability partnership (or LLP) is a relatively new corporate vehicle, introduced by the Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000. It is a hybrid corporate vehicle between a limited company and a traditional partnership and must be incorporated. The fact that it offers limited liability means LLPs are increasingly being used by businesses which involve a larger number of owner/managers and especially larger professional services firms.
A limited partnership (or LP) is a partnership registered in accordance with the Limited Partnership Act 1907. It is formed between two or more persons who carry on a business with a view of profit. An LP broadly resembles an ordinary partnership except that an LP will have two categories of partner, general partners and limited partners. LPs are generally used as investment vehicles for venture capital and private equity investment funds.


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In the 1700s only a few brave medical practitioners and a number of quacks dared define themselves by their medical specialisms. Remarkably, by the second decade of the twentieth century, nearly one half of British doctors declared themselves specialists. This module aims to explore this transformation in medicine over the last three centuries. Beginning in an era in which specialisation in medicine was regarded with scepticism, this course will examine the gradual emergence of specialisms, concentrating on five particular branches of modern medicine: obstetrics, paediatrics, ophthalmology, psychiatry and general practice. Besides examining the role of medical pioneers in each field, the module aims to discuss specialisation as a form of knowledge production. Given the specialists' close links with clinical practice, it will examine the emergence of the institutions, including hospitals, medical schools and professional organisations, which fostered and helped dramatically to increase specialisation in medicine during the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth centuries.


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Here is a little experiment:
Calculate the first principal component of variation between Papuans, and Karitiana from Brazil. These are some of the populations most distant to Africa that one can find genetic data for. (One Papuan,HGDP00544, is substantially different from the rest, and is shifted towards East Asians, so he was removed, all analyses on 613,630 SNPs with all no-calls removed).
Project 18 Mbuti Pygmies+San (henceforth Palaeoafricans) and 21 Yoruba from the HGDP-CEPH onto this component.
What do we expect? According to the standard Out-of-Africa model, you expect that Palaeoafricans and Yoruba will not differ from each other along the axis in which Amerindians differ from Papuans. If you take into account the Denisovan admixture in Australo-Melanesians, you might expect Africans (who lack this admixture) to be more Amerindian-like (since Amerindians also lack that archaic component). But, you certainly don't expect in either scenario Palaeoafricans to differ from Yoruba.
What the data say. Here are the data points along PC1:
green = Papuans
magenta = Karitiana
Here is a blowup of the middle part, showing the African populations:
red = Palaeoafrican
blue = Yoruba
A t-test supports (p less than.000001) the obvious visual conclusion that Palaeoafricans differ from Yoruba in the same way that Papuans differ from Karitiana. This is quite remarkable: why would Yoruba differ from San/Pygmies in the same way that Amazonians differ from Australo-Melanesians?
The difference is not that great: the Paleoafrican/Yoruba means are -.022 and -.020 and the Papuan/Karitiana ones are -0.167 and 0.206 respectively. Hence, the difference between Palaeoafricans and Yoruba is only 0.54% or so in this projection. But it is there, and it points to events in human prehistory not covered by the "standard model".
I have long argued that Africa should not be viewed only as a source, but also as a destination of population movemenets. If Africa was only a source, then there would be absolutely no reason for two different African groups to differ from each other in the same way that two of the most distant (from Africa) groups do. No one can reasonably argue, I think that Africans had the opportunity of any amount of gene flow with either Papuans or Amerindians.
I conjecture that the signal detected here is a legacy of a prehistoric episode of migration of Eurasians into Africa, which affected Yoruba more than it did Palaeoafricans. This population of Eurasians was slightly more similar to Karitiana than to Papuans. We will try to trace its origins next.
Using She instead of Karitiana
I repeat the previous experiment, but I use She, a far eastern ethnic group of China instead of the Karitiana.Here are the PC1 co-ordinates in this projection:
Yoruba: 0.111, Palaeoafrican: 0.108, Papuan: -0.155, She: 0.248
Hence, Yoruba are shifted by 0.74% on the Papuan-She axis relative to Palaeoafricans.
Using Tuscans instead of She
Using Tuscans the PC1 co-ordinates are:
Yoruba: 0.169, Palaeoafrican: 0.164, Papuan: -0.144, Tuscan: 0.289
Hence, Yoruba are shifted by 1.15% on the Papuan-Tuscan axis relative to Palaeoafricans.
Using Onge instead of Tuscans
Finally, I substituted Onge from the Indian Ocean for Tuscans. This analysis is based on 112,041 SNPs, so it's not directly comparable with the previous ones. Nonetheless:
Yoruba: 0.075, Palaeoafrican: 0.07, Papuan: -0.15, Onge: 0.267
Hence, Yoruba are shifted by 1.2% on the Papuan-Onge axis relative to Palaeoafricans.
In a previous post on McEvoy et al. (2011) I speculated about a possible West Eurasian back-migration into Africa. The results presented here are compatible with that theory, but they are also compatible with a second Out-of-Africa movement; the latter, however, if it happened, did not only affect West Eurasians, but also East Asians and even Amerindians, at least relative to Papuans who may have been more isolated than the rest.
On balance, I prefer a scenario with back-migration:
- It is difficult to envision a second Out-of-Africa that reached Brazil in its spread but avoided Papua, moreover there are no diagnostic uniparental markers of such an event
- It is simpler to think of a movement of Y-haplogroup DE-bearing men a short distance from "somewhere between the Indian Ocean (where the Andamanese live), and East Africa." which would introduce Eurasian-like genes into Sub-Saharan Africa.


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Royal Navy locates, images War of Independence-era wreck
HMS Echo, a survey ship of the class of the same name. Source: MoD/Wikimedia commons
A ship from Britain's Royal Navy recently surveyed the wreck of one of its own vessels, which had sunk over 100 years ago, during the Estonian War of Independence.
HMS Cassandra, a C-Class cruiser, struck a mine off the coast of Saaremaa, while en route to Tallinn, on the night of December 4-5 1918, sinking quickly, with the loss of 11 lives from the 400-strong crew, the Royal Navy says.
The wreck was rediscovered and its presence formally announced over 10 years ago, by the Estonian Navy (Merevägi) and Estonian Maritime Museum (Meremuuseum).
Now, the Devonport-based HMS Echo, a survey vessel, was able to image Cassandra's wreck via multibeam echo sounding, revealing that she came to rest on her starboard side, with about 20 meters of her bow section missing.
HMS Cassandra was laid down during World War One, and commissioned into the Royal Navy in June 1917, in time to see active service in both that war and in the Baltic.
Royal Navy Surveyor P.O. Kirsty Warford said: "Of all the wrecks in the Baltic, I was most interested in HMS Cassandra. It was very sombre to see the images of the wreck appear as Echo sailed over the site where she had sunk, with the ship's company pausing to think of those who perished."
Vessel played role in Estonian independence
Cassandra was part of a Royal Navy force sent to the Baltic region in support of Estonian and Latvian independence and as part of an allied plan to intervene in the Russian Civil War, ongoing at the time.
Imperial Russia had been a British ally during World War One, which ended less than a month before the Cassandra met her demise, though the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917 was followed by a peace treaty with Germany, which took Russia out of the war altogether.
Royal Navy action in delivering weapons and supplies, clearing mines and in engaging Red Russian vessels was key in preventing Tallinn from falling to the Bolsheviks, and ultimately Estonia winning the independence it had declared in February 1918, with the signing of the Tartu Peace Treaty nearly two years later.
Two Red Russian destroyers, the Avtroil and the Spartak, were captured by the Royal Navy and handed over to the Estonians, being renamed ENS Lennuk and ENS Vambola (the former was sold to the Peruvian Navy at a later date).
Two other wrecks of Royal Navy ships are also in the vicinity, both minesweepers, HMS Myrtle and HMS Gentian, which both suffered the same fate as Cassandra, on July 15 1919.
HMS Echo had been in the area through the early weeks of this year, and investigated several other wrecks in the vicinity, including MV Wilhelm Gustloff, a German transport ship torpedoed by the Soviet Navy in January 1945 while she was transporting civilians from the former East Prussia. That incident, at an estimated loss of 9,400 lives, is actually the largest loss of life of any ship's sinking in maritime history.
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In this country, Matrilineal inheritance of titles and property are the norm. Magic in this world allows an individual to determine the sex of their child while it is still developing. There are a number of steps to this ritual. Gestation must be paused during the third month mark. Special herbs must then be ingested regularly at certain intervals. These herbs are specific to the sex that you want, either a boy or girl. Other medicinal herbs are taken to ease or even inhibit the strain of pregnancy (morning sickness, cramps, etc). After an exact amount of time, say one year from the beginning of the ritual, gestation can be restarted as normal. If steps are followed properly, the ritual is always guaranteed to work.
What incentives would there be for someone to have a boy in this scenario?
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 $\begingroup$ What your determination is different from just killing the child with wrong sex? The answer to your question lies in the Chinese "1 child policy". It's projected that in 2020 there will be 30 million more men than women. And it will lead to social instability. $\endgroup$ – SZCZERZO KŁY Jan 10 '18 at 9:54
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 $\begingroup$ As already noted on the Sandbox initially, there is an almost 1-to-1 equivalent of this that is happening/has happened here on earth: China's One Child Policy - You could read up on that and then modulate your question to address things you would like to have changed in your outcome / you think could be different due to facts that you would then list. But as of now the answer is Yes, it did so already in China; as the whole process of how it is achieved is doesn't have any actual influence. $\endgroup$ – dot_Sp0T Jan 10 '18 at 11:09
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 $\begingroup$ European nobility has caused more than one war and religious persecution by chasing the need to produce an heir of a particular sex, Henry VIII leaps to mind. Equality is stability, inequality is instability (IMO). $\endgroup$ – StephenG Jan 10 '18 at 23:01
 - $\begingroup$ Other than the fact that human sex determination just doesn't work like that? How about personal taste? Some people might just prefer boys, rather than blindly following cultural dictates. $\endgroup$ – jamesqf Jan 12 '18 at 19:20
Obviously it would (it did on Earth).
Most families would do this at least for their first child, for economic and social reasons.
Where the inheritance factor is important, many families would want also a second female child as "backup". This was common in noble families on Earth too. It was not uncommon for a "spare" male to be destined to the clergy, and then dispensed and "taken back" should something happen to the designated heir.
Then, all those families who leave the subsequent children's sex to chance, or have no more children, would leave the situation unbalanced.
To prevent imbalance, you would need some incentive (religious perhaps?) to also have male children. Powerful families might already have one: males would be suitable for marriage purposes, to consolidate ties between clans.


How often should I train biceps?
Work your biceps up to three non-consecutive days per week. This means at least one rest day between bicep workouts. If lifting heavier weights (enough so that you can only complete six to eight repetitions), rest at least two days between bicep workouts.
How many times a week should I train biceps?
Can I work my biceps everyday?
Are bicep curls a waste of time?
The short answer is no! Of course biceps curls are not useless. It's become common place for trainers and some coaches to say that this classic and iconic exercise is a waste of time. … The theory that some fall back on is that if the movement isn't organic in nature, then you shouldn't exercise in that manner.
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Do biceps grow fast?
How many reps should I do for biceps?
The biceps and triceps should be trained using rep ranges between 5-20 reps to best maximize strength, muscle growth, and overall development of the muscles.
Why my biceps are not increasing?
Do bicep blasters work?
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Do strongmen do bicep curls?
No one wants to look like Scrawny Arms Rob Lowe. … "The best strength athletes in the world don't even do arm days," Bonvechio says. "Direct arm training is done to make a main lift better and provide symmetry. A powerlifter or strongman competitor will do Curls or tricep exercises to keep their elbows healthy."
Are curls bad for biceps?
A | While biceps curls have gotten a bad rap in recent years, they're not inherently bad. … The trouble with doing curls as the primary method of biceps-building is that they are an isolation exercise for a set of muscles that don't primarily work in isolation.
Are bicep curls pointless?
Why my arms are so fat?
Arm fat is just one of those things caused by the onset of ageing. As you grow older, your metabolic rate decreases and if you aren't following a physically active lifestyle, the excess fat could get stored in your arms.
How can I bulk up my biceps?
5 ways to bulk up your biceps
 3. Standing reverse grip curls. …
 4. Dumbbell hammer curls. …
 5. Zottman dumbbell curls.
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Is it good to workout biceps and triceps same day?
It is fine to work tricep and biceps on the same day. The biceps and triceps are both located in the upper arm, though they are situated in different areas. Because they belong to different muscle groups: one posterior and one anterior, you can perform biceps and triceps same day workouts.
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