Quick Answer: What Was The Biggest Type Of Pirate Ship Called?
What type of ship is the Black Pearl?
galleonWith a length of 156 feet and armed with 32 cannons in the movie, the Black Pearl is a hybrid of a galleon and East Indiaman ships..
What did Romans use for toilet paper?
Are there any old pirate ships left?
What is a yacht with 3 masts called?
Schooner – a sailing vessel with fore and aft sails on three masts. The foremast being shorter than the mainmast which is no taller than the mizzen mast.
What ship is bigger than a galleon?
I'm sorry, but that is not a quantifiable statistic. A ship size bigger than a galleon would quite frankly be a frigate rather than a man o war/ship of the line. Frigates are actual predators as far as ships go, designed to seek and destroy/capture enemy ships and raid merchants.
Why is the black pearl so special?
In the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the Black Pearl was able to easily beat the speed and firepower of the HMS Interceptor, which was the fastest warship in the British Royal Navy fleet and specially designed to crush pirates.
Why was the Black Pearl cursed?
Barbossa, who was Jack's first mate aboard the Black Pearl, led a mutiny against Jack and marooned him on a desert island. Sometime after finding the treasure, the crew suffered under the Aztec curse; a curse they originally thought to be a ridiculous superstition and didn't believe to be true.
Where did they poop on old ships?
It is a nautical or naval term that goes back to the day of the old sailing ships. Let's start at the back of the ship. The upper-most rear, or the stern, was called the poop deck.
What is the poop on a ship?
In naval architecture, a poop deck is a deck that forms the roof of a cabin built in the rear, or "aft", part of the superstructure of a ship. The name originates from the French word for stern, la poupe, from Latin puppis.
What was the biggest wooden warship ever built?
The longest wooden ship ever built, the six-masted New England gaff schooner Wyoming, had a "total length" of 137 metres (449 ft) (measured from tip of jib boom (30 metres) to tip of spanker boom (27 metres) and a "length on deck" of 107 m (351 ft).
What are big ships called?
Tanker Ships Tanker ships are specialised vessels for carrying a large amount of liquid cargo. Tankers are further sub-divided into different types on the basis of the cargo they carry.
How rare is a black pearl?
Black pearls are formed when that piece of sand gets stuck in the body of a very specific type of oyster, the Tahitian black-lipped Pinctada margaritifera. … This, however, is rare; it occurs in only one in 10,000 pearls.
What was the first ship to sink?
The first cruise ship ever built to ply the frigid waters off Antarctica became the first ever to sink there. The red-hulled M/S Explorer struck ice Friday, took on water as 154 passengers and crew members scrambled to safety aboard lifeboats and rafts, and then it went to the bottom.
What does Galleon mean?
: a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish.
What is a boat with 3 masts called?
A barque—a three-masted sailing ship with square sails on the first two masts (fore and main) and fore-and-aft sails on the mizzenmast.
What is a boat with 2 masts called?
A ketch is a two-masted sailboat whose mainmast is taller than the mizzen mast (or aft-mast), generally in a 40-foot or bigger boat. The name ketch is derived from catch. The ketch's main mast is usually stepped in the same position as in a sloop.
What are pirate ships called?
Sloops. Sloops were the most common choice during Golden Age of Pirates during the 16th and 17th century for sailing around the Caribbean and crossing the Atlantic. These were commonly built in Caribbean and were easily adapted for pirate antics.
How did pirates poop on ships?
What is the biggest ship in the world?
Seawise GiantThe largest ship in the world by length is the oil tanker Seawise Giant at 1,504 feet (458.46 meters). It was in service from 1979 to 2009. In the decade since its retirement, no ship has surpassed its length.
What is the oldest ship in the world?
Pesse canoeThe Pesse canoe is the world's oldest known ship, dating between 8040 and 7510 BC.
What are the small boats on a pirate ship called?
yawl (or dandy) A ships small boat crewed by rowers. A two-masted fore-and-aft-rigged sailing vessel similar to the ketch but having a smaller jigger or mizzenmast projecting out behind the rudder.


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Zhang, W.; Ito, H.; Quint, M.; Huang, H.; Noël, L.D.; Gray, W.M. Genetic analysis of CAND1-CUL1 interactions in Arabidopsis supports a role for CAND1-mediated cycling of the SCFTIR1 complex Proc Natl Acad Sci 105, 8470-8475, (2008) DOI: 10.1073/pnas._PHONE_
SKP1-Cullin1-F-box protein (SCF) ubiquitin-ligases regulate numerous aspects of eukaryotic growth and development. Cullin-Associated and Neddylation-Dissociated (CAND1) modulates SCF function through its interactions with the CUL1 subunit. Although biochemical studies with human CAND1 suggested that CAND1 plays a negative regulatory role by sequestering CUL1 and preventing SCF complex assembly, genetic studies in Arabidopsis have shown that cand1 mutants exhibit reduced SCF activity, demonstrating that CAND1 is required for optimal SCF function in vivo. Together, these genetic and biochemical studies have suggested a model of CAND1-mediated cycles of SCF complex assembly and disassembly. Here, using the SCFTIR1 complex of the Arabidopsis auxin response pathway, we test the SCF cycling model with Arabidopsis mutant derivatives of CAND1 and CUL1 that have opposing effects on the CAND1CUL1 interaction. We find that the disruption of the CAND1CUL1 interaction results in an increased abundance of assembled SCFTIR1 complex. In contrast, stabilization of the CAND1CUL1 interaction diminishes SCFTIR1 complex abundance. The fact that both decreased and increased CAND1CUL1 interactions result in reduced SCFTIR1 activity in vivo strongly supports the hypothesis that CAND1-mediated cycling is required for optimal SCF function.
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May Cottage Teaching Room
The room where I teach is light and airy with views of the garden through the panoramic windows as well as views of the trees through the skylight as you lie in semi-supine.
When you find the front gate, do come through to reach the front door, if you have made an appointment I will be ready to teach you a lesson.
You will feel more comfortable in loose clothing (preferably no hoodies), as you learn through this hands on technique how to perform regular movements such as sitting, standing, walking and semi supine. You will be asked to take your shoes off.


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1. Start out with removing any nail polish on your nails as well as cutting/filing them to the desired shape.
2. The next thing you need to do is find a triangular makeup sponge. You can find these at the Dollar Tree, or can even cut a rectangular sponge!
3. Pick out the two or three (or four!) colors you would like to ombre onto your nails. These can be varying shade of the same color or different colors altogether!
4. To get the ombre effect onto your nails, you can do one of two things:
- Apply the nail polish onto a surface like plastic wrap and mix the edges to create the desired effect. Dab the sponge onto the polish and then onto your nails!
- Apply nail polish directly on the sponge and then onto your nails!
5. Clean up the edges of the nails and your fingers using a Q-tip and nail polish remover.
6. Let dry!!!!!!! And ta-da, you have gorgeous ombre nails for the summertime! :D
|These colors together are amazingggggg|
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CoCom is an acronym for Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls. CoCom was established by Western bloc powers in the first five years after the end of World War II, during the Cold War, to put an arms embargo on COMECON countries.
CoCom ceased to function on March 31, 1994, and the then-current control list of embargoed goods was retained by the member nations until the successor, the Wassenaar Arrangement, was established.
CoCom had 17 member states: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Laws and regulations
In the United States, CoCom compliance was implemented in the 1960s via the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the State Department's regulatory supervision on AECA via International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which are still in effect.
Toshiba Machine Company of Japan and Kongsberg Group of Norway supplied eight computer-guided propeller milling machines to the Soviet Union between 1982 and 1984, an action that violated the CoCom regulations. The United States's position is that this greatly improved the ability of Soviet submarines to evade detection. Congress moved to sanction Toshiba, and bar imports of its products into the United States.
In GPS technology, the phrasing "COCOM Limits" is also used to refer to a limit placed to GPS tracking devices that should disable tracking when the device realizes itself to be moving faster than 1,000 knots (1,900 km/h; 1,200 mph) at an altitude higher than 60,000 feet (18,000 m). This was intended to avoid the use of GPS in intercontinental ballistic missile-like applications.
Some manufacturers apply this limit literally (disable when both limits are reached), other manufacturers disable tracking when a single limit is reached.
This limit is a frequent obstacle encountered, if not discussed, among hobbyists seeking to make high altitude balloons.
See also
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations
- Arms Export Control Act
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency
- Export Control Classification Number
- Toshiba-Kongsberg scandal
- Yasuhara, Y. "The myth of free trade: the origins of COCOM 1945–1950". The Japanese Journal of American Studies 4. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- js (October 6, 2010). "COCOM GPS Tracking Limits". RAVTrack.com. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- Graham-Cumming, John. "GAGA-1: CoCom limit for GPS". jgc.org. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- Mastanduno, M. (1992). Economic containment: CoCom and the politics of East-West trade. Cornell paperbacks. Cornell University Press, Ithaca, N.Y.
- Noehrenberg, E. H. (1995). Multilateral export controls and international regime theory: the effectiveness of COCOM. Pro Universitate.
- Yasuhara, Y. (1991). The myth of free trade: the origins of COCOM _PHONE_. The Japanese Journal of American Studies, 4.
- CoCom control lists, as published by the British Government
- CFAO 36-56 -- Export Controls Over Strategic and Military Goods
- Establishment of New General License for Shipments to Country Groups QWY and the People's Republic of China
- The reincarnation of CoCom: Explaining post-war export controls
- Export Control Blog
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Digital detectives
How to earn your badge
You will need
 - Scrap paper
 - Pens or pencils
 - Character profiles (below)
Be a digital detective
 1. This activity is to help you remember that whenever you go online you leave a digital footprint made up of everything you do, and every interaction you have, online.
A digital footprint is a trail of data that people leave when they're online. Every email, social media post, website visit, and subscription adds to the trail, and lots of these remain online for many years. Everyone leaves a digital footprint – it's important to think about it before posting or writing anything online.
 1. There are three character profiles below. Pick one character profile and read through it. What do you think the person you have chosen is like? Can you create a character from the information you have about the person?.
You may want to jot down some ideas or make and label a drawing to help you think about it.
 1. You can email and tell us what you think about your character – imagine you are introducing a new friend. Add as much detail as you can, but don't make things up – it should all be based on the evidence from their social media profiles.
Give friendly advice
 1. Once you've thought about your character profiles, what advice would you give your character to help keep themselves safe, maintain privacy, or make more positive decisions.
For example, Kate shouldn't publicly post that's she on her own somewhere (to keep herself safe), Arun shouldn't share their teacher's name (or unkind comments about other people), and Taylor shouldn't take or post videos that poke fun at other people.
 1. Why should the characters think about following your advice?
 2. Remember to tell a trusted adult if you feel uncomfortable about anything online.
This activity was all about understanding communication. How much could you work out about the characters from just a few social media posts? A handful of posts only show a small snapshot of what someone's like, so it's important not to make lots of assumptions. Do people find it tempting to make assumptions about people based on their social media (for example, if someone acts as through they're very popular and outgoing, is it easy to assume they're like that in real life? Is that always true?)?
This activity was also about being a citizen. How may the content the characters posted on social media have affected others? For example, Taylor's video may have upset the person in it, Arun's post may offend Miss Take, or Kate's post may have made her brother feel sad. It's important to remember that lots of people may look at someone's social media – it's not just their friends, it could be family members (including parents), potential friends, or even potential employers. What messages do the characters' social media interactions give to these people? Fast forward 10 years. How may the characters feel about these interactions now? What advice would everyone's future selves give their current selves about social media?


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DOI: 10.1111/b.9780631192589.1993.x
There are various ways of classifying mental activities and states. One useful distinction is that between the propositional attitudes and everything else. A propositional attitude is one whose description takes a sentence as complement of the verb. Belief is a propositional attitude: one believes (truly or falsely as the case may be) that there are cookies in the jar. That there are cookies in the jar is the proposition expressed by the sentence following the verb. Knowing, judging, inferring, concluding and doubting are also propositional attitudes: one knows, judges, infers, concludes or doubts that a certain proposition (the one expressed by the sentential complement) is true. Though the propositions are not always explicit, hope, fear, expectation, intention and a great many other terms are also (usually) taken to describe propositional attitudes: one hopes that (is afraid that, etc.) there are cookies in the jar. Wanting a cookie is, or can be construed as, a propositional attitude: wanting that one have (or eat or whatever) a cookie. Intending to eat a cookie is intending that one will eat a cookie. Propositional attitudes involve the possession and use of concepts and are, in this sense, representational. One must have some knowledge or understanding of what Xs are in order to think, believe or hope that something is X. In order to want a cookie, intend to eat... log in or subscribe to read full text
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Angling club bailiffs
The role that angling clubs' bailiffs play in looking after our fisheries is vital. Not least for spotting illegal fishing or pollution issues. But did you know many of them are volunteers?
Paying for a day ticket
They're a unique set of volunteer eyes and ears. Every club or organisation with an agreement for fishing rights with us, must provide adequate bailiffing.
There are two sorts of canal angling bailiffs:
1. Water bailiffs
The Environment Agency (EA) and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) employ 'water bailiffs' to enforce the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 as amended (SAFFA) and various other legislation, such as the Eel regulations 2009 and the Keeping and Introduction of Fish regulations 2015, for which is required a KIFR permit.
Water bailiffs carry warrants and have the same powers of arrest as police. They can enter property, check rod licences and arrest people.
There are currently around 70 full-time EA bailiffs, and it's certainly an opportunity for anyone looking for a career in fisheries.
2. Angling club bailiffs
Angling club bailiffs are legally 'water keepers'. They don't have any special legal powers. However, they do carry out the authority of their employer (although most are actually volunteers), which is the fishery owner or angling club to whom they report. The water keeper has the power to prevent the civil wrong of trespass.
When an angler breaks the fishery rules, such as using a bait or method not allowed as part of the permission granted with their fishing permit, then this makes the offending angler a trespasser in law. That's why the wording used by fishery owners and angling clubs on their permits is important. It allows water keepers to check anglers' permits, tackle and boxes.
What else do angling club bailiffs do?
Fish in distress
Angling club bailiffs are often the first to notice pollution or fish in distress in our waterways. Whether it's a 'light diesel rainbow sheen' or something more serious that has killed or caused distress to fish, the club bailiffs, like any member of the public, should report the matter immediately to the relevant authorities.
 - In England, call the Environment Agency on 0800 807 060
 - In Wales, call Natural Resources Wales on 0300 _PHONE_
Where fish are clearly in distress, please contact us too, as it's also our responsibility to rescue distressed fish on our waterways.
Illegal fishing methods
It's a sad fact of life that there are criminals who fish illegally, perhaps for food or to sell for restocking in return for cash. With the average price of fish for restocking being around £8 per pound, the temptations are self-evident.
Vigilant angling club bailiffs report dozens, if not hundreds, of incidents of illegal 'fixed engines' each year. Water keepers, just like the public at large, should report any illegal fishing to the authorities on the above phone numbers.
Stealing of fish using rod and line
Catching a fish by rod and line and then taking it away from one of our canals, rivers or fisheries is theft. If you see someone stealing fish, report it to the police immediately by calling 101.
Removing non-native fish
However, if a non-native fish species is caught it must not be returned to the water. You'll find more details in our 'Spotted anything fishy from your boat?' blog.
Collecting the pennies
The most familiar role of angling club bailiffs is to check anglers have paid their annual or day membership fees.
Fishing without proper payment is also theft. Although, most clubs who rent water on our waterways will offer day tickets on the bank at between £3 and £6. You can pay the bailiff in cash.
It's the dedicated club bailiff who patrols the waterways day in day out. As a volunteer, the club bailiff may take a little of the money collected as a contribution towards wear and tear of their vehicle. They do it for the love of their club and of the sport of angling, because every little helps when it comes to keeping angling clubs solvent.
Bogus bailiffs
A water bailiff, such as those working for the Environment Agency, will always produce a valid warrant. You have the right to inspect it and you also have the right to ask what powers they are working under. Since water bailiffs are legally classified as constables, it's an offence to impersonate them. The water bailiff will never ask to take money from you on the bank, as you must buy your rod licence before you go fishing and you cannot buy it from a patrolling water bailiff.
The stretches of our water that we control under the Waterway Wanderers scheme are fishable only by buying an annual permit in advance. We don't issue Waterway Wanderers day permits, so you'll never be asked for day permit monies. You will be asked to leave and we may pursue a Theft Act offence.
Bogus angling club bailiffs
If an angling club bailiff is impersonated, this is fraud with an intention to take money or fishing tackle. This is false representation and is an offence under the Fraud Act 2006.
If you're not a club member, angling club bailiffs will ask you to buy a day permit. This is also true if you are fishing from your kayak or boat. Where day permits are not available under club rules, then you should never start fishing unless you are a full club member.
If you're not happy with the identification of the bailiff, or if they don't have any identification on them, speak to a club official. A genuine club bailiff will happily provide you with the contact details of a senior club official, the bogus one will definitely not. If in doubt, never hand over money.
The bailiff may phone the police and request their attendance. However, if you have reasonable doubt about the credentials of the bailiff, then the police officer will understand your position.
Guidance for clubs
Clubs need to make sure their appointed bailiffs/water keepers are issued with appropriate cards with a photo ID and numbering system, to ensure they can be identified easily if there is any doubt. If this can be supported by club-badged clothing then it adds credibility and authority to the bailiff, which will help to achieve compliance without conflict.
Before appointing a club bailiff/water keeper, the club should check for criminal records, DBS checks, etc. The best bailiffs are those that can keep calm under pressure, manage the situation, take details, read the developing situation and stay safe. While selecting the right candidate with the right characteristics is important, clubs also need to provide support for this demanding role. Knowledge about conflict resolution, health and safety, 'the use of force' and taking notes/observations are all essential skills.
As mentioned earlier, the powers of an angling club bailiff/water keeper are very limited. We recommend all clubs read and embed the principles from the Angling Trust's best practice guide for angling club bailiffs.
Voluntary Bailiff Service
The new kids on the block are the Voluntary Bailiff Service (VBS) which is being run by the Angling Trust. This great initiative involves club bailiffs supporting the authorities' own water bailiffs by gathering intelligence and in some cases checking rod licences for compliance.
Find out more about the Voluntary Bailiff Service and how you can apply to get involved.
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RealStars has visited Technical High School of Lindholmen in Gothenburg, and met a total of 90 dedicated and interested students. After an introductory lecture, which raised many questions and thoughts, the students got to discuss in groups what they can do to work against trafficking and for Fair Sex. Here are some of the most exciting proposals and thoughts of the class!
One of the most frequently discussed issues was how the students themselves could support the work to stop trafficking.
"Spread information on social media about the effects of trafficking"
"Spread the message about Fair Sex"
"Inform the public about the current situation and that it is not okay to continue as we do"
"Discuss the topic in schools and on workplaces to inform the public about the importance of the question"
"Demonstrate against trafficking"
"Making trafficking illegal in all countries"
"We can choose not to buy sex"
These were just some of the amazing suggestions that were discussed!
Another issue that aroused great commitment was how they, as students at the school, could act make the school a Fair Sex-school – a school that protect everyone's right to sex on equal terms. On this theme many proposals were discussed, among others:
"Lecture about Fair Sex"
"You can make posters to put up on the walls"
"Inform and discuss with more classes at the school"
"Everybody can wear a Fair Sex T-shirt"
"Bring this up on lectures about sexual knowledge"
"Work with making young people understand the seriousness of the situation"
Other issues discussed were why prostitution is not like "any other profession", why it is mostly men who buy and women who sell sex, and what it is that is driving demand. In all discussions, the students showed great understanding of the inequalities that exist in society, between for example men and women, and also what makes prostitution, in practice, not like any other profession. A quote that sums up much of the discussion is:
"Because prostitution usually goes hand in hand with coercion and physical violence"
THANKS for very worthwhile and inspiring discussions. You are real stars who contribute greatly in the fight for a world free from sexual slavery.
Psst! Hey you, reader! You can also do what every student at Lindholmen high school did: Sign our petition for a Europe free from trafficking.


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- Judges recuse themselves when they take no part in deciding cases that they would otherwise help decide. The judges to recuse themselves from cases where the judge has a financial interest in the case's outcome or where there is otherwise a strong possibility that the judge's decision will be biased.
- Any party in a lawsuit may request that a judge recuse him or herself.
- This question is the pondering of circumstances where an act of recusal becomes a contravention to that judge's legal responsibility and moral duty to hear a matter and deliver unprejudiced justice.
- Also, are the judges accountable for explaining the reasons for recusal to the concerned parties?
- The professional ethics behind recusal of a judge has to do with the opacity about the reasons as to which the recusal has happened. Since India is a liberal democracy, the citizens expect accountability from public servants. By not giving reasons to recusal the judge is putting herself under speculation by the public.
- If a judge finds out that his brother/ sister judge recused for a specific reason, there could be an inclination from the new judge to give a favorable verdict for the party in whose favor the other judge recused.
- Recusal is not an instance where the judiciary is under threat as the aggrieved party would like to know why a judge has recused.
- Judges must give their reasons in writing for recusing themselves from specific cases.
- There has to be a requirement of statutory obligation on the judges to inform the litigants as to why there is a decision to recuse from hearing. Recusal should be used sparingly like the emergency provision in the Indian Constitution.
and the purpose of recusal is to underpin them - Sir Stephen Sedley


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Words That Work: It's Not What You Say, It's What People Hear, written by political and corporate consultant Frank Luntz, is one such book. I love the title, and I couldn't resist the urge to splurge on buying the book. As a communicator, I am obviously interested in word usage and communication theories. Luntz has used his brilliant mind and meticulous research to develop a lexicon of words that work and also words that don't work. The surprise is found in discovering the power of which words really work. The author's main message is often repeated throughout the book. "It's not what you say, it's what they hear" that matters.
At first, one could get the impression that Luntz is being simply manipulative, but a closer look at the book can change your mind rather swiftly. Luntz is not a manipulator but a communicator. Case studies of situations in business and politics where words were used well and appropriately permeate the content of the book.
Also, there are examples of what not to do and say, which is equally helpful. There are some valuable insights for ministers and lay people found in Words That Work. It is not written from the Christian perspective, but the book does offer an opportunity for Christians to learn from a wordsmith who has been successful in the secular world.


Abyaneh, also known as Red village (because of its red soil and houses) is a historic village in the central district of Natanz in Isfahan province of Iran, 70 kilometers southeast of Kashan and It is 2,500 meters above sea-level.
The word 'Abyaneh' has been borrowed from the word "Viona" meaning Willowy. It is one of the oldest human settlements in Iran's dessert.
Abyaneh History
During the Arabs invasion of Persia in the 7th century, many followers of the Zoroastrian religion ran from their own houses and fled to the surrounding mountains or deserts to escape forced conversion to Islam.
The village extends along a river. Although the village itself is situated on high grounds, in the past three castles were built to protect the people from enemies. Furthermore, the configuration of the village protects it from strong wind and flood.
The oldest building in Abyaneh is Harpak Zoroastrian Fire Temple, which was built during the Achaemenid period (550-330 BC).
Abyaneh Attractions
Abyaneh Village
as a matter of fact This fire temple used to be an important religious temple for its majority Zoroastrian inhabitants until Islam was fully accepted by the locals. But its golden period was during the Safavid dynasty.
Unique features
Abyaneh is like a living anthropological and architectural museum. It presents an interesting model of adaptation to the environment.
Similar to other mountainous villages of Iran, such as Masouleh or Uraman Takht, Abyaneh has stepped architecture with the roof of each house is the courtyard of the one above it but Abyaneh has kept its traditional architecture, culture, ceremonies, clothing, language, etc.
that is why this historical village is on the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Abyaneh locals
Abyaneh Local People
Abyaneh has a compact texture with steep and narrow alleys. Located on the slope of the mountain, Timbers, clay, and straw are used for building roofs.
In addition the walls and Houses, built from red mud bricks which are impressive. The houses have been built facing towards the east to get the maximum sunshine.
The simplicity of the houses and people presents a picture of life in rural Iran. For example, a single room may be used as a sitting room, a dining room, a guest room, and a bedroom. The rooms used in cold seasons are architecturally different from those used in warm seasons.
To provide lighting for all parts of the house, there are several small windows around the walls. The size of the rooms, doors, and windows all indicate the simplicity of life in this ancient village.
Abyaneh Architecture
A stunning aspect of Abyaneh's architecture is that the houses are similar in appearance. Most of the doors have two knockers, are wooden and built in traditional styles.
There are beautiful designs, Quranic verses or poems and sometimes names of the owners and mason carved on the doors. These poems show a good picture of the old Iranian culture.
Many facades date back to the Safavid dynasty. There are small sitting places that provide places for passers-by or residents to rest for a while.
Most of the houses in Abyaneh have balconies that protrude into the alleyways and designed with colorful flowers.
One of the most eye-catching designs of most ancient wooden doors in Iran is the door knockers.
Each house usually has a pair of doors, which are equipped with different door knockers. One of them has a long shape, while the other one has a round shape.
What's the difference, you may ask? there is an interesting story behind that! Traditionally, the round-shaped door knockers are strictly for female use, on the other hand, the long shaped door knockers are for male use.
Ancient Village of Iran
Abyaneh Local Custom
In fact these two-door knockers have different sounds, which gives a clue to the owner whether a male or a female knocks the door. A female house owner answers the door if the caller is a female and vice versa. If there are no men in the house, then the woman can be prepared and wear a hijab if a male is behind that door.
The local language of the people of Abyaneh is Parthian Pahlavi. They are extremely committed to honoring their traditions. No matter how well educated a local might be, he or she wears traditional Abyaneh costume on coming back to the village.
Traditional Outfit in Abyaneh
Abyaneh Red Village
Abyaneh Red Village
Their traditional clothes are examples of styles of great antiquity. A woman from Abyaneh has inherited her wedding dress from her grandmother.
likewise women typically wear a white long scarf that covers the shoulders and upper trunk which has a flowered pattern named Charghad and an under-knee skirt and men a very loose pair of pants with a coat.
These people strongly maintain this traditional costume.
Although this village is small in size, it has many untold stories inside the minds of its locals and there are many mysterious things to be explored by the visitors who love discovering and exploring new things about the past.
Finally, all of these factors make this village worth a visit by any tourist visiting Iran without a doubt.
Harpark Fire Temple
Hinza (Anahita) Temple
Abyaneh Castles
Jameh Mosque
Porzaleh Mosque
Hajatgah Mosque
Imamzade Isa (Jesus) and Yahya (John)
Abyaneh Anthropology Museum
Wall Decorative Pendants
Traditional Clothes
Silver ornaments
Decorations made of wild rue seeds
Carpet Weaving
Traditional Cuisine
Dried Fruits
Fruit Leather
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Newing New"ing noun [ From New, transitive verb ] Yeast; barm. [ Prov. Eng.]
Newish New"ish adjective Somewhat new; nearly new. Bacon.
Newly New"ly adverb 1. Lately; recently.
He rubbed it o'er with newly gathered mint. Dryden. 2. Anew; afresh; freshly.
And the refined mind doth newly fashion Spenser.
Into a fairer form.
Newmarket New"mar'ket noun [ From Newmarket, England.] A long, closely fitting cloak.
Newness New"ness noun The quality or state of being new; as, the newness of a system; the newness of a scene; newness of life.
[ From New; confer French nounelles
is plural in form, but is commonly used with a singular verb.] 1. A report of recent occurrences; information of something that has lately taken place, or of something before unknown; fresh tidings; recent intelligence.
Evil news rides post, while good news baits. Milton. 2. Something strange or newly happened.
It is no news for the weak and poor to be a prey to the strong and rich. L'Estrange. 3. A bearer of news; a courier; a newspaper.
There cometh a news thither with his horse. Pepys.
News-book News"-book' noun A newspaper. [ Obsolete]
News-letter News"-let'ter noun A circular letter, written or printed for the purpose of disseminating news. This was the name given to the earliest English newspapers.
News-vnder News"-vnd'er noun A seller of newspapers.
News-writer News"-writ'er noun One who gathered news for, and wrote, news-letters. Macaulay.
Newsboy News"boy' noun A boy who distributes or sells newspapers.
Newsman News"man noun
; plural Newsmen 1. One who brings news.
[ Obsolete] Spenser. 2. A man who distributes or sells newspapers.
Newsmonger News"mon'ger noun One who deals in news; one who is active in hearing and telling news.
Newspaper News"pa'per noun A sheet of paper printed and distributed, at stated intervals, for conveying intelligence of passing events, advocating opinions, etc.; a public print that circulates news, advertisements, proceedings of legislative bodies, public announcements, etc.
Newsroom News"room' noun A room where news is collected and disseminated, or periodicals sold; a reading room supplied with newspapers, magazines, etc.
Newsy News"y adjective Full of news; abounding in information as to current events. [ Colloq.]
Newt Newt noun [ Middle English ewt, evete, Anglo-Saxon efete, with n prefixed, an ewt being understood as a newt. Confer Eft.] (Zoology) Any one of several species of small aquatic salamanders. The common British species are the crested newt ( Triton cristatus ) and the smooth newt ( Lophinus punctatus ). In America, Diemictylus viridescens is one of the most abundant species.
Newtonian New·to"ni·an adjective Of or pertaining to Sir Isaac Newton, or his discoveries. Newtonian philosophy, the philosophy of Sir Isaac Newton; -- applied to the doctrine of the universe as expounded in Newton's "Principia," to the modern or experimental philosophy (as opposed to the theories of Descartes and others), and, most frequently, to the mathematical theory of universal gravitation. -- Newtonian telescope (Astron.), a reflecting telescope, in which rays from the large speculum are received by a plane mirror placed diagonally in the axis, and near the open end of the tube, and thrown at right angles toward one side of the tube, where the image is formed and viewed through the eyeplace. -- Newtonian theory of light. See Note under Light.
Newtonian New·to"ni·an noun A follower of Newton.
Nexible Nex"i·ble adjective [ Latin nexibilis, from nectere, nexum, to bind.] That may be knit together. [ R.]
. [ Anglo-Saxon nēhst
, superl. of neáh
nigh. See Nigh
.] 1. Nearest in place; having no similar object intervening. Chaucer.
Her princely guest Dryden.
Was next her side; in order sat the rest.
Fear followed me so hard, that I fled the next way. Bunyan. 2. Nearest in time; as, the next day or hour. 3. Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
None could tell whose turn should be the next. Gay. 4. Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant.
The man is near of kin unto us, one of our next kinsmen. Ruth ii. 20.
is usually followed by to
before an object, but to
is sometimes omitted. In such cases next
in considered by many grammarians as a preposition. Next friend (Law)
, one who represents an infant, a married woman, or any person who can not appear sui juris, in a suit at law.
Next Next adverb In the time, place, or order nearest or immediately succeeding; as, this man follows next.
Nexus Nex"us noun
[ Latin ] Connection; tie.
Man is doubtless one by some subtile nexus... extending from the new-born infant to the superannuated dotard. De Quincey.
Nez Percés Nez" Per'cés" plural ; sing. Nez PercÉ [ French, pierced noses.] (Ethnol.) A tribe of Indians, mostly inhabiting Idaho.
Ngina Ngi"na noun [ Native name.] The gorilla.
Niagara period Ni·ag"a·ra pe"ri·od (Geol.) A subdivision or the American Upper Silurian system, embracing the Medina, Clinton, and Niagara epoch. The rocks of the Niagara epoch, mostly limestones, are extensively distributed, and at Niagara Falls consist of about eighty feet of shale supporting a greater thickness of limestone, which is gradually undermined by the removal of the shale. See Chart of Geology.
Nias Ni"as noun [ French niais. See Eyas.] A young hawk; an eyas; hence, an unsophisticated person. [ Obsolete]
Nib Nib (nĭb) noun [ A variabt of neb.] 1. A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong. "The little nib or fructifying principle." Sir T. Browne. 2. (Zoology) The bill or beak of a bird; the neb. 3. The points of a pen; also, the pointed part of a pen; a short pen adapted for insertion in a holder. 4. One of the handles which project from a scythe snath; also, [ Prov. Eng.], the shaft of a wagon.
Nib Nib transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Nebbed ; present participle & verbal noun Nibbing.] To furnish with a nib; to point; to mend the point of; as, to nib a pen.
Nibbed Nibbed adjective Having a nib or point.
Nibble Nib"ble transitive verb
[ imperfect & past participle Nibbled
; present participle & verbal noun Nibbling
.] [ Confer Nip
.] To bite by little at a time; to seize gently with the mouth; to eat slowly or in small bits.
Thy turfy mountains, where live nibbling sheep. Shak.
Nibble Nib"ble transitive verb To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait.
Instead of returning a full answer to my book, he manifestly falls a- nibbling at one single passage. Tillotson.
Nibble Nib"ble noun A small or cautious bite.
Nibbler Nib"bler noun One who, or that which, nibbles.
Nibblingly Nib"bling·ly adverb In a nibbling manner; cautiously.
Nibelungenlied Ni"be·lung'en·lied' noun [ G. See Nibelungs ; Lied.] A great medieval German epic of unknown authorship containing traditions which refer to the Burgundians at the time of Attila (called Etzel in the poem) and mythological elements pointing to heathen times.
Nibelungs Ni"be·lungs noun plural ; sing. Nibelung. In German mythology, the children of the mist, a race of dwarfs or demonic beings, the original possessors of the famous hoard and ring won by Siegfrid; also, the Burgundian kings in the Nibelungenlied.
Niblick Nib"lick noun A kind of golf stick used to lift the ball out of holes, ruts, etc.
Nicagua Ni·ca"gua noun (Zoology) The laughing falcon. See under laughing.
Nicaragua wood Nic'a·ra"gua wood' Brazil wood.
Niccolite Nic"co·lite noun [ from New Latin niccolum nickel.] (Min.) A mineral of a copper-red color and metallic luster; an arsenide of nickel; -- called


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Media identification
Removable Storage uses two identification methods to track media and perform inventories: on-media identifiers and bar codes.
On-media identifiers
On-media identifiers are electronically recorded on media the first time a tape or disk is inserted into a library. The next time the medium is inserted into the library, Removable Storage uses the on-media identifier to recognize and track the tape or disk.
An on-media identifier has two parts: a label type and a label ID. The label type identifies the specific format used to record information on the tape or disk, such as Microsoft Tape Format (MTF). The label ID is a unique identifier for the tape or disk in the Removable Storage system. If Removable Storage does not recognize the label type, it puts the medium in an unrecognized media pool. If Removable Storage recognizes the label type but does not recognize the label ID, it puts the media in an import media pool. If Removable Storage recognizes the label type and the label ID, it updates the Removable Storage database to reflect that the medium is online and available for use.
 - Removable Storage does not record on-media identifiers for read-only or write-once optical media, such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R, DVD-R, or WORM disks. Instead, Removable Storage uses the volume and serial number information that is already associated with the disk.
Bar codes
If your library supports bar codes, Removable Storage can use them to identify media. Media with bar codes also have on-media identifiers, and Removable Storage can use either one. Using bar codes to track media is generally much faster because each tape or disk does not have to be mounted to read the on-media identifier.
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Is sushi good for you?
That's a common question from fans of the Japanese raw cuisine who wonder if anything so delicious can possibly be part of a healthy meal plan.
The answer, of course, is yes. And no.
"There are a lot more sushi bars open now than five years ago because there is more demand," said Shaun Miller, general manager and sommelier at Godai Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant.
Even supermarkets offer sushi as part of their prepared foods business.
Whole Foods makes sushi fresh daily with brown rice, a healthier option than the white rice traditionally used by sushi chefs. It adds to the flavor as well as the fiber content.
Sushi is vinegared rice usually topped with raw or cooked fish and served in individual pieces or rolled around fish and vegetables and wrapped in seaweed.
Raw fish sliced thickly or thinly is called sashimi and is usually served with a garnish of shredded white radish.
Salmon, tuna, yellowtail, eel and crab are among the more popular fish found on sushi menus.
Fish is a good source of protein. Fatty fish, like salmon, are high in omega 3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health. Seaweed provides minerals, including iodine. Adding vegetables to your sushi increases vitamins.
And therein lies the answer to the "Is it healthy" question: It's all in the ingredients, so it is important to order well.
If you say "omakase" to your sushi chef, or, "I leave it up to you," make sure he knows you only want basic fresh ingredients — rice, seaweed, fish and vegetables — to assure your sushi experience is a healthy one.
Calories start to add up when diners order sushi rolls with mayonnaise, cream cheese, heavy sauces, fried ingredients and even good sources of fat, like avocado. Some of the oversized rolls can contain more than 800 calories each.
What is the percentage of people who order traditional sushi versus American-style rolls with attractive names such as Spicy Girl, Rock and Roll and Temp Shrimp?
"About half just come for sushi and sashimi and the other half just come in for rolls," said Miller. "It's easier for some people if it is in a roll, disguised with other things that lend different flavors and textures to the sushi."
And beware of sodium in disguise. Choose low-sodium soy sauce when possible. Bottles are usually color-coded green, and servers are accommodating when you ask for it.
One issue many people are concerned about is the mercury in fish. Some species, notably salmon, absorb lower levels of mercury than tuna. Young women and children should avoid eating fish with high levels of mercury.
Then there is the environmental issue of species collapse. Miller cites issues in the Pacific with harvesting.
"Salmon is in short supply, and prices have increased 20 percent in the past three weeks," Miller said.
It's up to each individual to assess how this debate affects their menu choices.
Prefer a taco? Specify which kind — tako is Japanese for octopus.
Siobhan Walsh is a registered dietitian. Her Smart Choices column appears every other Sunday in Taste. Email her at


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First Step VB6 - Scoring
So lets set it up so when the red player misses the ball the purple player gets 10 points and vice versa. The first thing we need to do is declare two variables (dim) as Integers (integers are just whole numbers like 1 and 50 but not 1.25). After you declare your other variabales declare these two:
Dim ScoreRed As Integer ScoreRed = 0 Dim ScorePurple As Integer ScorePurple = 0
After we declare them you will notice they are both initialised to 0 so that when the program starts it has something to display.
Next we just need to tell it to add to the opponents score when the ball is missed. You will remember our code already knows when the ball hits any of the walls, it is when the "boink" sound is played. We just need to find out when it hits the bottom or top and add 10 to ScoreRed or ScorePurple depending on if it is the top or the bottom. The code for adding 10 to the score is simple, lets say the ball hits the bottom border then red would get 10 points or:
ScoreRed = ScoreRed + 10
Now to dispaly that score on the screen next to the red paddle in the loop after you "draw" the other items use this code (you will remember it from the "Hello World" tutorial.
Text.DrawText "Red Score", black, GameFont("Courier"), 5, 5 Text.DrawText Str(ScoreRed), black, GameFont("Courier"), 150, 5
Now you do this...
Repeat the code except this time for the purple score and make sure you change the position of it on the screen so it is at the bottom this time near the purple paddle.
Now your game should be fully functional and look like this:
Download a copy of the working project up to this point.Ballgame.zip
- First Step VB6 - Getting started and compiling "Hello World"
- Adding an Image - How to add an image and draw it
- Sprites and Movement - Getting the image to move
- Playing Sounds - Loading and playing a sound
- Keyboard Input - Moving a sprite with keys
- Sprite Collisions - Adding a "bounce" to the game
- Scoring - Adding a score to your game
- Mouse Input - Clicking sprites in your game


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1.5 Ultrasound and Tissue
Ultrasound is marked by a number of properties when it passes through tissue. Reflection occurs on border surfaces between tissues with different wave propagation properties (such as fat, muscle, and blood). The degree of reflection depends on the magnitude of this difference. The remaining ultrasound energy may either penetrate deeper or be absorbed by the tissue. Usually the ultrasound wave hits several different reflector surfaces. Interaction with tissue causes the ultrasound energy to diminish and become weaker as it penetrates deeper. This is also known as attenuation and is similar to sound that becomes fainter when one moves further away from it. You will read more about attenuation when we discuss 2D imaging and artifacts.
As border zones are usually marked by more or less irregular surfaces, the ultrasound waves are scattered in all directions. This allows some of the reflected ultrasound waves to return to the transducer and be used to generate an image.
|Attenuation||Attenuation is the energy loss of the ultrasound wave as it passes through tissue. This energy loss is caused by reflection/scatter and absorption.|


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These ice cubes are beginning to melt.
- The definition of melt is to turn from a solid to liquid as a result of exposure to heat.
- An example of melt is what an ice cube does when exposed to the sun.
- An example of melt is what you do to an ice cube when you put it in the microwave.
- An example of melt is the effect of adding ice or sugar to ice to lower the freezing point.
- Melt is defined as to become more emotional or loving, or to cause someone to become more emotional or loving.
- An example of melt is when you see a little puppy dog and your heart gets full.
- An example of melt is what the little puppy dog does to your heart.
- to change from a solid to a liquid state, generally by heat
- to dissolve; disintegrate
- to disappear or cause to disappear gradually: often with away
- to merge, or appear to merge, gradually; blend: the sea melting into the sky at the horizon
- to soften; make or become gentle and tender: a story to melt our hearts
Origin of meltMiddle English melten from Old English intransitive verb meltan, transitive verb mieltan from Indo-European an unverified form meld-, soft from base an unverified form mel-, to grind from source mill
- a melting or being melted
- something melted
- the quantity melted at one operation or during one period
- a dish, esp. a grilled sandwich, containing or covered with a layer of melted cheese: a tuna melt
melt in your mouth
- to require little or no chewing: said of tender foods
- to taste especially delicious
verbmelt·ed, melt·ing, melts
- To be changed from a solid to a liquid state especially by the application of heat.
- To dissolve: Sugar melts in water.
- To disappear or vanish gradually as if by dissolving: The crowd melted away after the rally.
- To pass or merge imperceptibly into something else: Sea melted into sky along the horizon.
- To become softened in feeling: Our hearts melted at the child's tears.
- Obsolete To be overcome or crushed, as by grief, dismay, or fear.
- To change (a solid) to a liquid state especially by the application of heat.
- To dissolve: The tide melted our sand castle away.
- To cause to disappear gradually; disperse.
- To cause (units) to blend: "Here individuals of all races are melted into a new race of men" ( Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecoeur )
- To soften (someone's feelings); make gentle or tender.
- A melted solid; a fused mass.
- The state of being melted.
- a. The act or operation of melting.b. The quantity melted at a single operation or in one period.
- A usually open sandwich topped with melted cheese: a tuna melt.
Origin of meltMiddle English melten from Old English meltan ; see mel-1 in Indo-European roots.
(countable and uncountable, plural melts)
- Molten material, the product of melting.
- The transition of matter from a solid state to a liquid state.
- The springtime snow runoff in mountain regions.
- A melt sandwich.
- A wax-based substance for use in an oil burner as an alternative to mixing oils and water.
- (UK, slang) an idiot.
- The capital of France is Berlin.
- Shut up you melt!
(third-person singular simple present melts, present participle melting, simple past melted or rarely molt, past participle melted or molten)
- (ergative) To change (to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
- I melted butter to make a cake.
- When the weather is warm, the snowman will disappear; he will melt.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To dissolve, disperse, vanish.
- His troubles melted away.
- (figuratively) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
- (intransitive, colloquial) To be very hot and sweat profusely.
- Help me! I'm melting!
From Middle English melten, from Old English meltan ("to consume by fire, melt, burn up; dissolve, digest") and Old English mieltan ("to melt; digest; refine, purge; exhaust"), from Proto-Germanic *meltanÄ… ("to dissolve, melt") and Proto-Germanic *maltijanÄ… ("to dissolve, melt"), both from Proto-Indo-European *(s)mel- ("to beat, crush, grind"). Cognate with Icelandic melta ("to melt, digest").


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Japan's Natural History: Japanese Serow
The Japanese Serow: Wraith of the Forest
It comes as a considerable surprise to visitors to Japan to find that the country is home to quite a number of large animals.
Among more than 100 species of mammals native to Japan, there are even two species of bears, a monkey, a large deer, and a rather strange creature, rarely heard of outside Japan, known as the Kamoshika or Japanese Serow.
This extraordinary beast roams the mountains of Japan from the northernmost part of Honshu, the Shimokita Peninsula, to the mountains of eastern Kyushu. This primitive herbivore is found only here, making it a Japanese endemic species. The Kamoshika has been protected as a natural monument since 1934, and as a special natural monument since 1955.
As if it were in a medieval European bestiary, Kamoshika, has been variously described, and rather unflatteringly I feel, as a cross between a cow, a donkey, a pig and a goat! Such a poor description does scant justice to this extraordinary creature; but I can agree with the more common description of it as a "goat-antelope", for glimpsed in the shady forest, or forging a way through deep snow, that is how it appears.
They browse rather poor quality fare: buds, leaves, herbs, and bamboos, and spend a considerable amount of time chewing the cud. Kamoshika occupy a rather specific ecological niche in the forests of Japan, where, surprisingly, they share one habit with rhinoceroses and raccoon-dogs and another with tigers! Like rhinos and Tanuki they deposit their droppings, not randomly like deer, but regularly in a latrine. Like tigers, males and females have a particular style of overlapping home ranges.
Slow moving, even sluggish at times, the Japanese Serow likes to rest in sunshine when it can
Stocky and strong, dense vegetation and deep snow are no barrier to the movements of the Japanese Serow
Like forest wraiths, Kamoshika are silent, secretive wanderers, browsing through their forest territories. Attractive, compact, stocky animals, with a combined head and body length of about one meter and a shoulder height of about 75 cm, and weighing in at around 30-40 kg, their coarse, ashy, grey-black hair, camouflages them well in the shady undergrowth.
They have a delicate face, with a long muzzle, and two weeping glands, just below the eyes, give them a sorrowful expression, as if constantly crying. The head is topped with a pair of short, prong-like black horns, about 14 cm long with pointed ends. Strong ridges, or annual rings on the horns are indications of their age. Powerful legs and a muscular body make them well suited to pushing through tangled vegetation, particularly wiry dwarf bamboo, and of course deep snow.
Kamoshika are quiet, solitary creatures on the whole. They move slowly, and deliberately, pushing through deep snow in winter and dense vegetation in summer, marking their territories as they go, by touching that extraordinary preorbital gland to twig tips and leaves in passing.
Among Japanese Serows, males and females both occupy territories, with the territories of one male overlapping those of several females. Scent marking allows them all to keep track of each other's movements. Males and females are rarely seen together, except during the October/November rut, and for the remainder of the year go their separate ways. The females give birth to their single, occasionally twin, calves during early summer in May and June, so if one encounters more than one serow at a time it is more than likely a female with her youngster.
A thick grey coat, broadly splayed toes, and short arched horns are key characteristics of the Japanese Serow
After a long cold winter feeding on bark, buds and twigs, the first exposed grasses are a serious temptation for the Japanese Serow. The preorbital gland is the black tear-shaped spot just in front of the eye
Somewhat secretive, solitary and easily overlooked, Kamoshika are often to be seen at Yaen-koen, in Jigokudani, Nagano Prefecture. Take a train to Nagano and then a bus to Kambayashi Onsen and walk through the woods from there along a well-marked and well-signed trail. The monkeys in the lower valley and around the hotspring are a major distraction, but to spot serows you must scan the wooded slopes of the valley. Binoculars will be a great help.
Text and Photographs: Mark Brazil
Related Japan Nature Articles
A writer, naturalist and wildlife guide, Mark spends half of each year travelling in search of wildlife and the other half writing about it from his base in Hokkaido.
Born and educated in England and Scotland, Mark spent more than ten years involved in the making of natural history documentaries for television, and nine years as a professor of biodiversity of conservation at Rakuno Gakuen University near Sapporo.
He began contributing his column, Wild Watch, to The Japan Times newspaper in April 1982, and has been writing about natural history and travel ever since.
His latest book, a field guide, Birds of East Asia, was published to considerable acclaim in 2009, by A&C Black and Princeton University Press.
You can learn more about Mark and his work via his website: _URL_


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The race and Hispanic origin distribution of the people with the name
2.3% Hispanic origin,
0.0% Asian or Pacific Islander,
10.0% Two or More Races,
and 0.0% American Indian or Alaskan Native.
These figures should be considered only as a rough estimate.
The purpose of this graph is to compare the name's specific race and
Hispanic origin distribution to the distribution
in the general population of the US.
The vertical blue bars represent the race distribution of people that have the name.
The yellow horizontal lines represent the race distribution of the general population.
The amount by which the blue bars extend past the yellow horizontal lines determines
how likely a person with the name will be part of a given race or Hispanic origin group.
On this basis, the people with the name SHALA have a higher likelyhood of being Two or More Races and a lower likelyhood of being Black.
Ethnic and Cultural Name Categories
The first name SHALA is included in the following name categories:


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The history of a school is the story of a community and of the social issues that shape education. The creation of the New York City public high school system was the culmination of the major educational reform movement in the United States in the 19th century. "Morris High School and the Creation of the New York City Public High School System" is the first comprehensive history on the subject. Here is an engaging portrait of the city of Greater New York at a crucial turning point in the development of America's growing urban society. This unique work combines gripping narrative and descriptive detail, with scholarly probing research, and includes interviews with former students and faculty. Artistically designed, profusely illustrated with charming rare photos, reference tables, end notes, bibliography, and index. The reform movement reached it's peak, in 1897, with the opening of The Bronx's Centerpiece of public education, Morris High School.
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Organizations need effective and affordable software training. In face-to-face settings, behavior modeling is an effective, but expensive, training method. Can behavior modeling be employed effectively, and more affordably, for software training in the online environment? An experiment was conducted to compare the effectiveness of online behavior modeling with that of face-to-face behavior modeling for software training. Results indicate that online behavior modeling and face-to-face behavior modeling provide essentially the same outcomes in terms of knowledge near transfer, immediate knowledge for transfer, delayed knowledge for transfer, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and satisfaction. Observed differences were not significant, nor were their patterns consistent, despite sufficient power in the experimental design to detect meaningful differences, if any were present. These results suggest that organizations should consider online behavior modeling as a primary method of software training.
Investment in software training can improve productivity, boost employee morale (Bell, 2004), and reduce employee turnover rate (Heller, 2003). End users who have not received proper software training often feel insecure about their jobs, and this insecurity can contribute to turnover costs and productivity losses (Aytes & Connolly, 2004). The departure of a newly hired IT employee within 180 days of hiring can cost a company as much as $100,000 (Brown, 2000). The departure of employees who leave their companies due to a lack of proper training can have a variety of negative consequences (McEvoy & Cascio, 1987).
In contrast, properly trained end users often feel confident and secure, with positive implications for productivity. Increases in individual performance can add up to substantial improvements for businesses. The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) conducted a study of 575 U.S.-based, publicly traded firms between 1996 and 1998 to examine the relationship between organizational training investments and the total shareholder return. This study found an 86% higher return on such investments for the top half of firms (in terms of training investment) than for the bottom half of firms (Bassi, Ludwig, McMurrer, & Van Buren, 2000).
Software training requires a significant financial outlay. The most effective software training at present involves face-to-face behavior modeling, but such training is expensive to deliver. One possible way to reduce delivery costs is by offering similar software training, but through less expensive online delivery.
Allen and Seaman (2003) forecast that online learning would grow at a rate approaching 20% per year. The world corporate online learning market has been predicted to grow to nearly $24 billion by 2006, from $6.6 billion in 2002, an annual increase of 35.6% (International Data Corporation, 2002). The continuous growth of the online training market has prompted discussion about the effectiveness of Web-based virtual learning environments (Piccoli, Ahmad, & Ives, 2001).
While it is commonly agreed that online software training is less expensive and more flexible, it may also be less effective. Online software training continues to be of great interest to organizations, but significant challenges remain in implementing online solutions. These challenges include: (1) the cost of acquiring online learning systems, (2) the time for developing online learning materials, and (3) the need to be convinced of online learning's effectiveness compared to other training models (Bloom, 2004).
Three general training methods have been compared experimentally in face-to-face settings: instruction based, exploration based, and behavior modeling. Instruction-based training occurs when trainers tell trainees about software, but do not model the use of it. Exploration-based training teaches trainees through practice by trainees on relevant examples, also without trainer modeling of software use. Behavior modeling training teaches trainees via demonstrations, in which trainers model the use of software for trainees. Evidence exists that behavior modeling is the most effective method for face-to-face software training (Compeau & Higgins, 1995; Simon, Grover, Teng, & Whitcomb, 1996).
This research compares experimentally the relative effectiveness of face-to-face behavior modeling and online behavior modeling. Since prior research has indicated that the behavior modeling method dominates the instruction-based and the exploration-based methods in face-to-face settings, this study does not include the latter two methods. Online asynchronous methods of software training, because they allow more favorable ratios of trainers to trainees and do not require training participants to meet, have the potential to achieve significant cost savings over face-to-face approaches. On the other hand, given that live trainers are not present in online asynchronous software training, there can be no direct interaction between trainers and trainees. This difference in direct interaction could mean that face-to-face training might be more effective than online training. Knowledge about the relative effectiveness of these methods will be valuable to people who must make decisions about how to provide software training.


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Portrait of William III in the 1680s by Sir Godfrey Kneller [Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons]
Thanks to Cousin Anje, the tale of lore of the Dutch sea captain who saved a King of England now has a lot more substance to it than it did a few days ago; although, a lot more clarification could be had. The story was that an ancestor who was a Dutch sea captain had saved the King of England from drowning and had been rewarded with Labrador, the region in Canada. I had no dates, names, or other details.
Now all that has changed.
Following my initial post on the topic, Cousin Anje was able to track down a news article from July 7, 1950, that had since been posted online:
"According to records secured by the descendants of the De La Penha family in Canada and in London, King William the Third of Britain was saved from drowning in a shipwreck in 1695 by Joseph De La Penha, an Amsterdam Jewish merchant. In gratitude King William gave De La Penha hereditary tenure forever of Labrador. This grant was legalized in 1697 in a document signed at Het Loo Palace in Holland and renewed in 1732 and 1768, the descondants of the Do La Penha family claim." – Reuters Article: "Descendants of Portuguese Jewish Family Revive Claim for Possession of Labrador"
The article goes on to say how descendants started to band together before WWII to file their claim to the land and that proceedings were postponed because of the war. It says Isaac de la Penha, of Montreal, filed the first suit in 1927 and then it was later brought up jointly by descendants in Belgium and P.H. Molhado. It also alludes to one of the descendants finding the 1697 document inside a book he borrowed from a Dutch library in London (but more on that later).
From here, I had a name: Joseph de la Penha.
De la Penha (_PHONE_) was a "Rotterdam Sephardi merchant, ship-owner, and financier of privateers," according to "The Dutch Intersection: The Jews and the Netherlands in Modern History" edited by Yosef Kaplan.
Through Google book searches, I found several authors saying the land had been given to de la Penha. Each seemed to regurgitate the same short line about how William III had given the land to de la Penha and then speculate that it could have been gifted in exchange for helping discover Labrador.
One result, though, stood out. From the "Search Out the Land" book, which was primarily concerned with the equality of Jews:
"The practice of granting proprietary colonies by royal charter continued even after the passage of the restrictive Corporation and Test Acts. Pennsylvania was chartered to William Penn, an English Quaker, in 1682, and Labrador was chartered to Joseph de la Penha, an Iberian Jew who lived in Rotterdam, in 1697.
The charter given to de la Penha was perhaps the most unusual of the English colonial charters. According to the Dutch text of the document, on 1 November 1697 William III of England granted all of Labrador from the 54th to the 60th degree of latitude to de la Penha in perpetuity. The grant was likely a reward for de la Penha after the captain of one of his ships had defended the English coast by fighting a victorious battle with two French ships off Dunkirk in February 1696. De la Penha was known to have sent large numbers of Sephardic 'poor Jews' from Holland to London. A letter from the wardens of the London Sephardic Congregation to de la Penha in 1692 warned him to discontinue forwarding poor people to London as 'His Majesty's Council have just passed a new Order forbidding entry at the ports without a passport which cost £3, 10s. od., a sum which the congregation cannot possibly afford for all the would be immigrants who are detained thereby on entry.' It was likely anticipated that de la Penha would settle Labrador with Sephardic 'poor Jews.' Notwithstanding this extraordinary gesture by the English crown, it is not known whether de la Penha took any action to attempt to establish a Labrador of the Jewish colony." – "Search Out the Land: The Jews and the Growth of Equality in the British Colonial America, _PHONE_" by Sheldon J Godfrey
I may be completely off the mark — but I find it interesting that this excerpt is saying de la Penha was bringing poor Jews into London, where they were not wanted. That implies to me that part of the motive behind the colonial charter could have been to get rid of that problem, not just a "thank you." However, I'm still holding on to that saved-the-king-from-drowning story since it seemed to come from the original documents gathered for the court case whereas this telling is based somewhat in speculation.
Then again, the colonial charter could have come about because the merchant de la Penha loaned William of Orange the heaps of money he needed to take over England.
Yes, really. It wouldn't exactly have been out of character.
"This prominent personage, active in supporting the Habsburg Pretender to the Spanish throne during the War of the Spanish Succession (_PHONE_), had fled to Holland from Spain in the late seventeenth century. He would have known no Hebrew and relatively little Judaism, but he was a man of very wide horizons." – "The Dutch Intersection" edited by Yosef Kaplan
According to a news article that ran in the Milwaukee Sentinel on Sept. 9, 1951 (the headline read "Presenting the Bill for a Throne" and the subhead said, "A Loan Allegedly Made to William of Orange May Soon Set Off a Legal Battle Involving the Ownership of Labrador"), "Labrador, Cortereal, and Estotiland" were repayment:
"Joseph de la Penha was a wealthy merchant and ship owner of Spain who fled the inquisition there in the 17th century and settled, with most of his money in tact, in Holland. He added to his holdings, and when William called on him for a loan he responded so generously that William got to England in style.
William then the paid off with Labrador, which had been claimed in William's name by a Dutch explorer named de Hartog. Neither William nor de la Penha had any idea that Labrador was anything more than a rocky coast. It was purely a symbol." – Milwaukee Sentinel Article: "Presenting the Bill for a Throne" by Booton Herndon
The article goes on to say how Isaac de la Penha (remember the guy who filed the original suit before the war?) had a great nephew named Maurice Groen, who was a bright student, and that Maurice was tasked with tracking down information and documentation to the family's claim.
"In the archives of the Netherlands treasury he found a receipt for 10 coins, received from Daniel de la Penha. Attached was a copy of the grant to Labrador. Not long after that, Maurice turned up the original. The grants were specific the de la Penhas had indeed been given Labrador in perpetuity."
Daniel de la Penha was the eldest of Joseph de la Penha's sons and the land went to him after Joseph's death. After Daniel died, William V updated the land deed for David de la Penha, according to the Milwaukee Sentinel article. And so, while I don't think any of those three de la Penhas ever made it to Labrador, the family did receive funds from the property for a number of years.
The group that filed the suit, in a decision led by the elders, declined a deal of $50,000 and 2 percent of the profits before the war. When it was refiled following the war, in part by my great-grandmother Louise "Loes" Kool (n. Lopes-Cardozo) with many of the descendants killed in the Holocaust, it was denied.


from firing point to the targets are fixed. Trajectory drop, therefore, is not a strong consideration because the rifle sights can be adjusted for the known ranges. The most important consideration for shooting in outdoor target matches is crosswind sensitivity, and minimizing crosswind drift is a major objective in choosing a bullet for target matches.
 Table 4.2-2 (b) has been prepared for the rifle silhouette game with the.308 Winchester cartridge, and four of Sierra's Hollow Point Boat Tail MatchKing bullets are considered in the table. Ballistic coefficients are showded in this Manual) is listed for each bullet. The energies of all the bullets are sufficient to tumble, drop, and drift for a 10 mph crosswind are shown at 200 m (for the chicken) and at 500 m (for the ram the least crosswind drift, even though it starts out with the lowest muzzle velocity. For this specialh also is the heaviest bullet), and we should try to launch it with the highest muzzle velocity that we can load safely. This will assure that the crosswind sensitivity is minimized.
 Note that crosswind drift scales directly with crosswind velocity. Thus, a 5 mph crosswind would cause half the drift shown in Tables 4.2-2 (a) and (b), and a 20 mph crosswind would cause twice the drift shown. We will explain this in detail in a later section of this article.
 All these considerations illustrate the point that our bullet choice depends on our objectives, and our objectives certainly are different for hunting or target shooting. Our objectives also may be different for certain kinds of hunting or certain kinds of target matches. It is not always best to choose the bullet with the highest ballistic coefficient to accomplish the purpose we have in mind.
Effect of a Small Change in Ballistic Coefficient on a Bullet's Ballistics
 A question often arises about the effect of a small change in ballistic coefficient on a bullet trajectory. The question sometimes comes up because there may be a small uncertainty in the value of the ballistic coefficient of a bullet, and it is natural to ask how that uncertainty affects the bullet trajectory. A change in altitude or atmospheric conditions can cause such an uncertainty.
 To gain some insight refer again to Table 4.2-1(rifle) Table 4.2-1 (handgun). For the low, medium, and high value of C (.200,.400, and.600), a 1% and a 10% change have been added to each value, and trajectories have been computed for all these values with three different muzzle velocities. The table shows the values of remaining velocity and drop at the two ranges, 500 and 1000 yds, for each case.
 It is generally surprising that a change in C, even a relatively large change like 10 percent, causes such relatively small changes in remaining velocity and drop. The changes in these parameters are not in the same proportion as the change in C.
 A couple of general observations can be made from the table. First, it can be seen that a change inC has a larger effect on remaining velocity at higher muzzle velocities than at lower ones. For example, when C equals.600, a 10 percent change to.660 causes the remaining velocity at 500 yds to increase by 69 fps when the muzzle velocity is 3500 fps, but only 55 fps when the muzzle velocity is 2500 fps. This is a general trend in the data.
 The second observation is that a change in C has a larger effect on drop at lower muzzle velocities than at higher ones. For example, when C is.600, a 10 percent change to.660 causes the drop at 500 yds to decrease by.84 inch when the muzzle velocity is 3500 fps, but by 1.79 inches when it is 2500 fps. This is also a general trend.
Relationships between Different Bullets with the Same Ballistic Coefficient
 Suppose that two bullets of different weight or different caliber have the same ballistic coefficient; how do the ballistics of the two bullets compare?
 To start with, assume that the two bullets are fired with the same muzzle velocity. This gives a common basis for a generalized comparison. Since the bullets have equal C's, they have equal drag decelerations, and they slow down equally fast. Consequently, if the two bullets start with equal muzzle velocities, at any range they will have equal velocities, equal times of flight, and equal drops. Unless they have equal weights, they will have different energies, however. Since energy is proportional to weight, the heavier bullet will have proportionately more energy at any range.
 Usually the lighter bullet can be fired at a higher muzzle velocity than the heavier. In the case where the C's are equal, the lighter bullet will always have the edge over the heavier one in velocity, time of flight, and drop, since it can be started at a higher velocity. The energy comparison cannot be generalized, however. The lighter bullet can catch up energy-wise with the heavier one if it can be driven at a high enough velocity to make up for the weight difference.
 It is very hard to make any generalized comparisons for bullets with unequal C's. Specific comparisons can be made after trajectories have been computed, and that is one of the uses of ballistics tables.


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These feather-like crystals are both ingested by humans for health and used by them to scrub floors and get the gunk off tiles. Take a look at what they are, and why polarized light makes them look so amazing.
The picture above is citric acid crystals, viewed through a polarization microscope. Everyone reading this has had either citric acid or scurvy sometime in their life. Citric acid, as you might imagine, is in most citrus fruits, as well as a few berries, is used by companies as a way to serve Vitamin C, and is the powder that you see on the outside of sour balls and other sour candy. The acid also dissolves a lot of grime, and thus is used in household cleaners, which is why many cleaners contain 'lemon oil.' It's a useful molecule, but who expected that it could be prettied up?
A polarization microscope shoots polarized light at objects, especially crystals. Crystals tend toward double refraction. They split beams of light which aren't polarized into two beams, travelling at right angles to each other and polarized at right angles as well. When the beams exit the crystal the two waves, which have traveled at different speeds, are out of phase with each other. A second polarization filter combine, the peaks and valleys merging together to either create huge peaks of light or dark areas, and we get the image above.
It's not often we see the beauty in the everyday, so let us take a quick moment to appreciate the lovely thing we put in our mouths and use to clean our toilets.
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Equanimity: Looking Ahead
Alan Wallace
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Summary: This afternoon Alan started by sharing a story about his first meditation counsel with Geshe Rabten, and the two topics that he suggested for meditation: Precious Human Rebirth and Equanimity. He emphasizes the importance of Equanimity and seeing through the "I-It" relationship with others (for more on this topic refer to previous episodes), and also highlights the importance of balancing the urgency that can arise from meditating on the precious human rebirth. He suggests not being shortsighted, and taking the time to develop the Four Immeasurables correctly, however long that may take, knowing it is the path. Alan then very poetically goes into the instructions for the practice, talking about ending one phase (retreat) but starting a new one afterwards, and to symbolize this the retreat will end on a new moon, a new start. For the practice, Alan instructs "seeing through" appearances and like a metallurgist separating the positive feelings from the negative feelings, looking towards the people we may encounter in the near future as we finish the retreat. After the practice, Alan shares a very encouraging story from his wife about attending a lecture at Oxford in which Prince Charles spoke magnificently, stressing the importance of spiritual vision and saying that science alone will not save us. Following that, there are a few great questions from Adeline, starting from the phrase "nothing can harm the mind" and relating this to practices like Voodoo. Alan shares a relevant story about Voodoo from Dharamsala, a part of the life of Milarepa, and another story about Virupa and some protector deities, all to illustrate his points. Then he explains how to protect the mind, emphasising the benefits of metta. For example: _URL_ Then we have a question about the difference between Awareness and Attention, to which Alan gives the scientific answer, the regular Buddhist answer, and the Dzogchen answer. Finally, we have a question from Kathleen about "disclosure" in our practice, to which Alan responds with great information about how we can share our experiences with wisdom and with tact, if we choose to do so at all. This very artistic photo is from Malcolm.


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Definition When we want to write about what is going to happen in the the future, we make the simple future tense verb "To Be" and the verb root word. This is a verb phrase.
Solar powered energy will be more widely used in the future.
Directions Circle the future tense verbs in the sentences. The first one has been done for you.
Circle the simple future verb shall or will.
1 We will use solar power in our homes for both lighting and heating purposes.
2 In countries like USA, Australia, and South Africa where the sun shines a lot, they will increase their use of solar power by an enormous amount.
3 As long as the sun shines, solar energy will always be a renewable resource.
4 We will get more efficient at capturing the suns energy and turning the power into more widespread devices for our homes and industry in the near future.
5 By 2004, the world production of solar energy will exceed 1 billion watts.
6 Governor Schwarzenegger will keep to his 2005 promise that 1 million solar roofs be installed.
7 Over time, the solar panels will pay for themselves through lower energy bills and tax breaks.
8 Solar power will be seen every where.
There will no greenhouses gas effect by solar power.
10 In addition to saving the atmosphere from polluting gases, solar powered applications will reduce the use of up to 98% water required compared to conventionally generated electricity..


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Planet number 7: Neptune.
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The ion cannon was a multi-scale weapon which could be fitted, in varying sizes and power levels, to just about any kind of starship, from small starfighters to the largest capital-class warships and space stations. Small-scale ion cannons were also used by various military organizations and/or criminals.
The principles behind ion cannon technology were too complex to explain to the average citizen of the galaxy, particularly . Suffice to say, such weapons allowed non Force-sensitive beings to harness the power of Force lightning. While ion cannons did little to no damage to organic beings, they were extremely effective in shutting down the electrical systems of any type of machine or mechanism that the beam came into contact with.
This article is called Ion cannon. Ion cannon has been written from a simple, Ric Olié point of view. A non-simple version of Ion cannon can be read on Darthipedia. Darthipedia is the Star Wars Humor Wiki.
Primitive ion cannons were used by Jawas as aids to the illegal procurement of technology, typically things such as droids or small vehicles, which they would then repair or rebuild and, as often as not, sell it back to whomever they had stolen it from. Pirates also prized ion cannons for the booty they yielded during raids.
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Many of the mediastinal structures have intermediate levels of density, so it is difficult to discern them with radiography. However, structures that are adjacent to the radiolucent lungs (less dense) can be visualized due to the difference in density.
Identify the following:
1. heart
2. aortic knob (the "edge" that corresponds to the portion of the aortic arch in contact with the lung)
3. superior vena cava
4. descending aorta
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Evron, along with eleven of his dog friends, have come to Earth from another planet far away in space. They are here to see how Earth's kids respond to them. The dogs are confidantes to the young people and so the kids talk to them about their private feelings. They can always talk to their Evron friend in privacy. A number of issues arise throughout the book from first love and friendship problems, to low self-esteem, abuse and racism. Evron is always there to guide the young people. Sometimes he gives direct advice; other times, he helps them to work out decisions on their own. Every kid should have an Evron by his or her side to help out.
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This is almost the way we like to see a relay start. First, notice the timing in the swinging of the arms. In the second frame you will notice the squatting down motion. This squat motion is what causes the muscles in the thigh to stretch, like an elastic rubber-band. Then in the next photo the rubber-band springs back, launching her up into the air. Wow! Look at the height she gets!
Also notice how straight her back is, starting with the second frame. Her head is also straight in line with her spine.
The only criticism we have is that we would like to see the arms getting up quicker and leading the way out front sooner and not down. Many athletes will point their arms down to change the center of gravity. There is a better way, and that is by stretching out further in the streamline position while in the air. This is like extending the length of a teeter-totter.
By lengthening the fulcrum (the front half of the body) changes the center of gravity.
Some swimmers try to shorten the fulcrum by bringing the legs up-close from the rear half of the body and pointing the arms down.
The problem with shortening the fulcrum is that the dive entry will be too deep. It also causes a larger (rip or tear) hole in the elastic surface of the water. The longer the tear or hole, the more resistance which slows your momentum. (See Photo 7)
Remember a secret of a powerful start is to take advantage of the momentum created by gravity and improve your awareness of resistance as you enter the water.
The angle of entry is good. Notice the streamline as she enters the water. Her head is in a good position, not too far down or too far up. Notice her head is straight in line with her spine as she enters the water.
This is a well executed start with good height on the jump, yet she renders a good shallow entry into the water. The ideal depth is less than.9 meters. This entry will give her a powerful surge as she accelerates underwater. Concentrate on gliding with the least drag resistance so that the momentum of 4.5 meters per second or even greater is utilized for as long as possible.
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1. Earlier you saw that with the spelling of [t] before the letters there are two special smaller patterns that we called the VCle and the VCCle patterns, as in title and tattle.
In the VCle pattern, as in title, the vowel will be _____, but in the VCCle pattern, as in tattle, the vowel will be _____.
The VCle and VCCle patterns hold for words that have the letters right after the sound [p]. Underline the letters that spell [p] in each word:
&\text{pineapple} && \text{cripple} && \text{sample} && \text{staple} && \text{ample}\\&\text{simple} && \text{ripple} && \text{temple} && \text{quadruple} && \text{maple}\\& \text{disciple} && \text{steeple} && \text{example} && \text{supple} && \text{people}
2. Sort the fifteen words into this matrix:
3. In words that have a [p] sound with right after it, if the [p] comes right after a consonant or long vowel, the [p] is spelled _____. But if the [p] comes right after a short vowel sound, the [p] is spelled _____.
4. Sort the words with short vowels before the [p] into these two groups:
If there is a consonant between the short vowel and the [p], we only need a single <\text{p}> because the other consonant will fill out the VCCle pattern. But if there is no other consonant, we need both <\text{p}>'s.
5. In the VCle pattern the vowel is __________, but in the VCCle pattern the vowel is _____.
6. Two ways of spelling [p] are _____ and _____.
Word History. Although its name analyzes to pine + apple, a pineapple is neither pinenor an apple. In earlier centuries the word apple was often used to refer to fruit in general, and the word pineapple originally was used to refer to the fruit of the pine tree—that is, the pine cone. Later it was used to refer to the fruit from Hawaii because pineapples look very much like large pine cones.
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