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would you be to not have air conditioning at all in your residence during the summer?|
Table 7 shows some results from the part of the survey that targeted lifestyle impacts. The first lifestyle question showed that Swiss students were more amenable to the prospect of walking 10 blocks (on the order of one mile) to save gas. The median and mode responses were a 4 for Swiss students and a 3 for U.S. students.
|How willingly would you be to walk 10 blocks during the winter or summer in order to save gasoline?||4||4||3||3|
|How happy would you be to not have air conditioning at all in your residence during the summer?||4.5||5||2||1|
The second lifestyle question explores the importance of air conditioning in the summer. Stark differences between Swiss and U.S. students were noted on this question. The median answer for Swiss students was a 4.5, which implies that summer air conditioning is not mandatory. The median response for their U.S. counterparts was a 2, meaning that summer air conditioning is an expectation for day-to-day living.
The air conditioning question reveals significant lifestyle differences. Many Swiss residences have a limited amount of air conditioning, due in part to a moderate climate noted in Table 1, but also because of differences in comfort expectations and regulations on residential electricity consumption. It is probably not a coincidence that many Swiss people take a month-long holiday in August, when apartment life without air conditioning could become very uncomfortable.
What is the overall message from this survey of Swiss and U.S. students? Is there an underlying theme that sheds light on differences in residential construction practices? An effort was made to consolidate the survey results by computing an "energy consciousness quotient." This is an informal term that combines the three major survey topics (housing options, energy awareness, and resulting lifestyle impacts) in order to directly compare Swiss and U.S. students in terms of lifestyle differences that impact energy use.
The results of selected survey questions were combined into a scale with a range from 0 to 100%. The mean value for this "energy consciousness quotient" for the Swiss students was 85.5%, with a standard deviation of 0.51. The mean for U.S. students was 71%, with a standard deviation of 0.83. Statistics were applied to see whether the difference between the two values was statistically significant. T-statistic calculations showed with 99.9 % confidence Swiss students have a higher "energy consciousness quotient" than their U.S. counterparts.
The "energy consciousness quotient" is an interesting parameter. Within the population surveyed it probably does a reasonable job of quantifying to what extent energy conservation has an impact on student lifestyles. It was encouraging to document that both student populations consider energy conservation as part of day-to-day living. It is not surprising that Swiss students rated higher in this regard, probably because of simple economics. Costs for fuel, electricity, and other energy resources are typically higher in Switzerland.
This research analyzed six different residential construction models using Swiss and U.S. metrics. It was found that a Swiss home built in Indiana would be more expensive, yet more energy efficient than the other homes in its neighborhood. Typical U.S. construction techniques are cost effective during the short term. However, Swiss low energy construction becomes a better investment after longer periods of home ownership. A brief survey of students noted cultural, lifestyle, and economic differences that might also help explain the differences in construction standards.
Changes in energy policy and technology could affect some of the trends noted in this article. In the United States, federal tax credits for investments in residential energy efficiency, such as windows or insulation, have been popular. Future research could be completed utilizing this as a method to review possible zero-energy and energy efficiency techniques. European countries have more historic data that could be applied to the research of energy efficiency in the United States in the future.
Dr. Daphene Cyr Koch is an Assistant Professor in Building Construction Management at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
William J. Hutzel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Jason M. Kutch was a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He now works in facilities services at the university where he applies the energy developed from his research.
Eric A. Holt is a PhD graduate student of Building Construction Management at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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1. kahukura
 Rainbow, also refers to an atua (god) / significant ancestor in Ngāi Tahu traditions, and the native red admiral butterfly
 2. kai
 3. kai sovereignty
 4. kaikaranga
 Person who performs karanga
 5. kaikōrero
 Orators, speakers
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 Worker / staff
 7. kāinga
 8. kaitātaki
 9. kaitiaki
 Guardian / custodian over natural resources.
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 Manaing and conserving the environment as part of a reciprocal relationship, based on the Māori world view that we as humas are part of the natural world.
 11. kaitoro
 12. kapahaka
 Māori performing group.
 13. karakia
 Ritual chants, Blessings
 14. karanga
 The karanga is an exchange between tangata whenua and manuhiri (visitors) to ascertain the nature of the visit and the visitors, thus providing the basis for the whaikōrero. It is also a chance for women well-versed in the art of karanga to express their own opinion on topical matters.
 15. kaumātua
 Male elder
 16. kaupapa
 17. kaupapa māori
 A Māori epistemology
 18. kawa
 19. kōrero
 Conversation, discussion, dialogue
 20. koru
 21. kotahitanga
 Unity, collaboration, community
 22. kuia
 Female elder


How about a nice game of chess?
Remember at the end of the early-80's movie, War Games, when Matthew Broderick's character David showed the WOPR how to play tic-tac-toe, and then how the WOPR learned the futility of global thermonuclear war by comparing it to tic-tac-toe? And how WOPR (or Joshua) then commented on the futility of a game that can not be won (except by not playing), and asked David if he would like to play a "nice game of chess"?
I can't help wondering if the whole vaccine / autism thing is an exercise in futility for both sides, a game of unwinnable tic-tac-toe, or if it is a game of chess, still in the opening phase with the middle-and end-games left to come. And if it is a game that can be won, what exactly is it that the victors will win?
 1. I think it all depends on how you look at it.
 If you look at it as an argument of "Do vaccines cause autism?" then it's a no win game. However, if the question is "Are autistics 'damaged goods', or are they fellow human beings with neurological differences that need to be accepted and supported, then I think there is something to be had there".
 2. No it's not chess. Nor is it a game. It's real life and it affects kids psyches to tell them (without 100% solid proof) that they have been "damaged; "poisoned"; "harmed" by vaccines. I know from personal experience — one of my own family members being labeled as "poisoned" by someone at a former school and the detrimental psychological impact of those words. Further, as someone who has a structural birth defect from a pharmaceutical med, I can tell you that US 'Big Pharma' is quick to own up to and try to solve problems, as is the US Gov't — esp. when it comes to kids.
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Life: September 2, 1883 – August 11, 1957
Why you should know him: Rudolf Weigl was a Polish biologist who not only invented the vaccine for epidemic typhus, but also saved the lives of countless Jews during the Holocaust.
Born in 1883 in Moravia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), Rudolf Weigl later moved to Lwow, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine), where he completed his training in biology, zoology, and anatomy.
Dr. Weigl's work was in the field of vaccinations. During the 1930s and 1940s, he developed the first successful vaccine for typhus, a disease that ravaged Europe – particularly the ghettos and camps that imprisoned the continent's Jews.
Dr. Weigl's research came to the attention of the Nazis after Poland was captured. The Nazis ordered Dr. Weigl to set up a vaccination production plant. This very Nazi-mandated facility would save many from the Nazis, however, as Dr. Weigl employed many of Poland's Jews and members of the country's underground at his institute. The vaccines also saved many of Poland's Jews, as they were smuggled into the disease-ravaged ghettos of Lviv and Warsaw.
While Dr. Rudolf Weigl died in 1957, Israel honored him for the numerous Jewish lives his actions and his vaccine saved by naming him Righteous Among the Nations in 2003.

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VIA@CHS is a learning experience that enhances pupils' development as socially responsible citizens through ownership of their contribution to the community. Catholic High School (CHS) pupils are given an opportunity to choose and have a voice in what they believe will make a difference in the community. Being actively involved in learning about and appreciating the community develops their sense of commitment in playing their part to make it a better place.
Approach and Experience
 1. Expanding domains from self to the world
Teachers will encourage pupils to put values into practice within the context of real-life situations in the family, school, community, nation and the world. Studies have shown that pupils embrace their social roles as they interact with the world around them and act with consideration of the consequences of their actions on themselves and others.
SelfBeing who I am and Becoming who I can be
FamilyStrengthening Family Ties
SchoolFostering Healthy Friendships and Team Spirit
CommunityUnderstanding Our Community and Building an Inclusive Society
NationDeveloping a Sense of National Identity and Nation Building
WorldBeing an Active Citizen in a Globalised World
 1. Exposure to varied communities
Our school provides every CHS pupil with a unique SAP education that is infused with Catholic values. Hence, our VIA@CHS programme aims at providing every CHS pupil with the exposure to varied communities, which our CHS pupils may not have many opportunities in school. With such exposure, we believe that every CHS pupil will be able to have a purposeful life through giving back to the society, and going the extra mile to make a difference in someone else's life, be it family, school, community or nation.
In doing so, the CHS pupil will discover that he can be an active and contributing member of the larger community, building stronger bonds of kinship with all the varied communities that he will serve now and in the future.
The VIA@CHS programme will focus on the following communities:
Elderly*SAP values, Singapore's aging population issues
Disability*For pupils to appreciate the things they have in life
EnvironmentAlignment to ALP and global climatic changes
Children, Youth and Family Services*Allow pupils to show empathy for their peers
* CCA VIA will focus on these communities.
We use Design Thinking principles as a basis to guide our teachers to create the learning experience where CHS pupils embark on a journey as they form their identities, clarify their values and develop social emotional competences. When they know who they are and how they can play their part, pupils form relationships with the people around them in a meaningful and respectful manner. When pupils apply what they learn, they make responsible choices and become informed and concerned citizens of good character.
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Forest soils certainly benefit from the addition of plant nutrients. Elements like nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are the building blocks of leaves, twigs, trunks, and roots, and they regulate or activate countless physiological processes in the microscopic life of plants – functions like water movement, enzyme activation, and stress signaling and response. No mineral nutrients in the soil below, no living plants above.
Some forest stands are naturally flush with nutrients. Plant-available minerals in the soil come from the weathering of rocks, deposition of airborne particles relocated from somewhere else, and from the recycling of decomposed organic matter from dead plants and animals on the site. Their continual cycling between soils and trees is vital to the maintenance of soil minerals.
But not all soils contain sufficient nutrients for healthy tree growth. Some soils are just naturally depauperate, some have been exhausted by erosion or poor management practices, and some have been depleted by repeated harvesting and removal in the form of grass, wool, milk, or logs over many decades. Minerals can also be leached from soil in drainage water. Recently, we've learned that some minerals, like calcium, can be leached at accelerated rates by inputs of acid precipitation. Such losses of essential nutrients lead to deficiencies that reduce growth and jeopardize forest health.
So can you fertilize a forest? Yes. Fertilization of forest trees – particularly with nitrogen – has been a common practice in intensive plantation silviculture in the Southeast and Northwest since the 1960s. Most is applied by aircraft, unless there is adequate spacing between rows of trees where it can be done by tractor or skidder-mounted equipment. The vast majority of such applications use dry, pelletized forms of synthetic fertilizers.
There have been experimental applications of fertilizer to northeastern forests. For example, in 1999, a 30-acre hardwood stand at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in New Hampshire was amended with over 50 tons of calcium dropped from a helicopter in an attempt to restore that which had been leached away by acid precipitation. By following the forest ecosystem's response over the past 16 years, researchers documented that increases of calcium in such conditions stimulated a significant increase in growth of forest vegetation.
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Fertilization simply will not fix the limitations of a site that is too wet or too dry, and it cannot overcome destructive logging practices that erode soils or damage tree stems and roots. Similarly, fertilization cannot prevent defoliation by insects (in fact, it might just nourish them). And an overcrowded stand where trees have no room for expansion will likely benefit far more from a good thinning.
Fertilization won't improve the growth of trees already growing on a nutrient-rich site, and if overdone, it can actually have a deleterious effects on trees and the greater environment. Indeed, high soil concentrations of even the most essential nutrients can be toxic to plants and excessive nutrients can run off and pollute nearby waters. Effects on wildlife have not been adequately studied and remain largely unknown.
Fertilization may be a workable idea if your forest is a young plantation of southern pines and your sole objective is growing timber as fast as possible, or if your forest is an abandoned surface mine and you are heaven-bent on restoring its vegetation. Otherwise, it's probably not worth the associated expense, practical difficulties, or environmental risks. If you really want to enhance your forest soil's productivity, advocate for clean air, retain leaves, twigs, and branches from harvested trees, practice good silviculture and careful logging, and return your raked yard leaves to the woods from whence they came.
Michael Snyder, a forester, is commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.


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Teachers say, 'Jessi, you're late; you are getting a detention.' Why do teachers give students detention? What if students are late to school? I believe that if students at Appleton West High School don't follow the rules, they should have consequences. I think this is a good way to make a student a better person and to prepare them for the future. For example, in a work environment, there is a certain time employees need to be at work and if they're not there on time, they will get fired. So I think getting detentions is a good way to help students prepare for the future.
My first reason why students should get a detention is if students are disrespectful in class. I think they should respect the adults and even classmates because being at school helps you get ready for the future. I think by giving them a detention they will learn that they need to give respect to others. They learn that is a way for them to pay for their bad actions. I've seen many students change and not repeat what they had done wrong.
My second reason why students should get a detention is for skipping school. I strongly believe that students who are skipping school have an unexcused absence, need to serve a detention. If they want to be absent for something that will help them in later years, then they shouldn't even go to school. I think it's not a good idea to skip school for no good reason.
My third reason why students should get detentions is for fighting. Fighting doesn't solve anyone's problems; it causes more problems to the situation. People can get hurt and you don't want that at school. Giving someone a detention for fighting will help them think about their manner in a more mature way. I think detentions help them in the real life because if they fight, they can get in to more serious trouble and go to jail.
When students do something wrong, they need to be responsible because outside of school there are bigger consequences. By having detentions, it is a way to learn and prepare for real life situations.
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RyleeNixon said...
Feb. 28, 2013 at 4:20 pm
But detentions can cause kids to get worse than they already are. I know a kid that is trying to get as many detentions as possible because detentions don't really do anything to help. They just make kids mad and do it again and again. Teens are at a rebellious age. They are not going to want to listen. Sure they should do all the right stuff but it doesn't mean they are going to.
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Apr. 9, 2013 at 3:10 am
Your right. Nearly everyone in my class does this. it annoys the heck out of me! Ugh!
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text: OBJECTIVE: In recent years, the neurosurgeon's role in managing cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) has becomes rapidly challenged and overlapped with other specialists. Furthermore, the patterns of CVD and patient recruitment have also changed. We conducted a retrospective study regarding the practical trends of CVD with reference to the management paradigms at our institute. METHOD: We reviewed all the available data, including the annual reports, the daily department records, the medical records and the radiographic films of the CVD patients who had been admitted to our Neurosurgery Department during the five years between Jan. 2004 and Dec. 2008. RESULTS: The total numbers of CVD operations showed a slight initial increase, but then they remained steady for the latter 3 years. The number of cases of non-angiomatous hemorrhage has been relatively steady, regardless of surgery. The total numbers of treated aneurysms increased, but the main body of this increment was attributed to the initiation of endovascular treatment and increased identification of unruptured vascular lesions. Vascular malformations were sustained with a small number of cases due to referring them to other institutes for radiosurgery, except for the cases that required urgent hemorrhagic evacuation. CONCLUSION: Hemorrhagic CVDs tended to decrease either due to increasing identification before rupture or shifting such patients into a large volume hospital. The increasing awareness of ischemic CVD, the early detection of unruptured aneurysms, and the separation of medical responsibilities from neurologists have all pushed neurosurgeons to make treatment plans in a more cooperative fashion, instead of a competitive way. Neurosurgeons should be furnished with several revolutionary surgical options to widen their scope of managing patients with CVD.


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Economic Effects of RGGI
How Selling Allowances Affects Consumer Prices
In other pollution reduction programs, power companies are given the allowances for free, the companies then pass through the "market value" of these allowances in their bills to consumers. This means that the cost of electricity to consumers will include as much of the cost of allowances as the law permits generators to add on, whether those allowances are purchased or obtained free of charge. Selling the allowances ensures that their proceeds will benefit the public by funding projects to conserve energy, reduce CO2 emissions and develop clean technologies.
The decision to sell allowances takes into account the European Union's experience. The E.U. gave away 90 percent of its allowances, thinking that would ease industry's compliance cost. However, that mechanism resulted in companies enjoying a windfall; power costs to customers increased to cover the cost of the allowances, but generators did not pay for the allowances. In the U.K. alone, free allowances amounted to a $1 billion grant to the power industry.
Likely Price Impact of RGGI
The cost of allowances, like the cost of fuel, will be built into generators' electricity prices. However, modeling analysis revealed that price impacts would be negligible. Economic modeling projected that RGGI would increase wholesale electricity prices by about 1.6 percent (78 cents per month for a typical residential customer) in 2015 and 2.4 percent ($1.13 per month for a typical residential customer) in 2021.
Economic models also projected that the price per allowance would be $2/ton in 2009. Though the projections were considered accurate, the regulations include some mechanisms to mitigate the risk of high prices. These mechanisms include expanding the use of offsets, adjusting compliance periods and holding frequent auctions. There is also a "circuit breaker" provision that expands offsets if the price of an allowance rises to $7/ton.
Analysis Group Report: The Economic Impacts of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Ten Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States
According to the Analysis Group Report released in November, 2011, RGGI has raised over $1.6 billion for the ten participating states since the program began in 2008. Most of the funding from the auction proceeds was spent on energy efficiency programs, saving regional customers $1.1 billion in electricity bills, and over $174 million on natural gas and heating bills. RGGI programs also created 16,000 jobs throughout the region, and the region's payments for out-of-state fossil fuels decreased by over $765 million. (See link at right.)


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Caption: TRMM rainfall totals are shown here from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5, 2012 when typhoon Bopha was moving through the southern Philippines. Typhoon Bopha's track is shown overlaid in white. The heaviest rain, estimated at over 240 mm(~9.4 inches), was located near the coast of eastern Mindanao where the typhoon first hit the island. Rainfall totals of over 100mm (~3.9 inches) were normal over a large area of eastern Mindanao.
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The CSSGrid control provides a grid-based layout system, with rows and columns, making it easier to design web pages without having to use floats and positioning.
While regular controls (such as Buttons and Labels) can be added directly to a CSSGrid, there is a special control called CSSGridItem which is used to define sections within the Grid. CSSGridItems can be combined to make irregular sections in the CSSGrid. In the above example, the top row of the CSSGrid has been merged into a single control called Header.
The CSSGrid control can be used as a wrapper for other controls you have set up in your project. Add them to the Design Screen as usual, then right click in a CSSGrid and use Add Child. The control will then move into the CSSGrid. If you reposition the CSSGrid, the included controls ("children") will move with it. Use right click Remove Child to take a child out of a CSSGrid.
CSSGrids can contain other CSSGrids.
To add a CSSGrid control to your app, choose the CSSGrid icon in the Toolbox, then position it on the Design Screen. Use the Property Editor to set the properties you need. Right click in the CSSGrid to add children.
At runtime, controls can be added as children to the CSSGrid or CSSGridItems using the addChild() function:
Here are some useful resources for learning more about using CSSGrid:
The CSSGrid will not appear properly in the Design Screen of AppStudio on Windows. The Design Screen uses IE11 to render images: IE11 does not handle the CSSGrid properly. If you run your app in Chrome, it will render properly. MacOS is fine.
alignContent and justifyContent
The alignContent and justifyContent properties define how the CSSGrid will look. Both have the same possible values.
To see their effect, run the CSSGrid sample which comes with AppStudio. It has Select boxes which let you play with both settings so you can see the effect.
|start||The items are packed flush to each other toward the start edge of the alignment container in the cross axis|
|end||Aligns the grid to be flush with the end edge of the grid container.|
|center||The items are packed flush to each other toward the center of the alignment container along the cross axis.|
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|space-around||The empty space before the first and after the last item equals half of the space between each pair of adjacent items.|
|space-between||Place an even amount of space between each grid item, with no space at the far ends.|
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|alignContent||The align-content property is used to align the whole grid vertically inside the container. See above for options.|
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|class||List of CSS classes to apply to the element. Class names are separated by spaces. Design time.|
|content||The text to use in between the HTML tags. Can be text or HTML. Design time. At runtime, use.innerHTML.|
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|position||How children positioned. Default is'relative': elements are positioned relative to each other and the size of the CSSGrid. With 'absolute', controls are positioned within the CSSGrid set by width and height. Other options are 'fixed' and'static'. Design time.|
|style||A list of style properties, each in the form styleName:value; Example: "height:40px; width:100px".Design time.|
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What is Dymista? Dymista is a prescription medication to relief allergies in a form of nasal spray. The ingredients are azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasonepropionate. The nasal spray will treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies such as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, inflammation, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis.
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Sleepiness or drowsiness. After applying Dymista, you should not drive because you will feel the sleepiness that might endanger your trip.
Nasal Problems. There are symptoms of nasal problems such as bleeding of the nose, runny nose, form into a hard outer layer in the nose. You may hear a little bit of whistling sound or maybe higher sound when you breathe.
Slow wound healing. When you have problem with your nose, you should avoid using Dymista. The nose must completely healed from a sore in your nose or healed from surgery on your nose, or healed after your nose has been injured.
Candida or an infection to the throat and nose by a fungus. TYou must consult to your doctor if you have white color patches in your mouth or red patches in the mouth or nose.
Glaucoma or cataracts. After applying Dymista you may suffer eye problem such as cataracts or glaucoma. See your eye doctor regularly when you are using Dymista.
Weaker immune system that may increase the risk of infection. Dymista may lower your strength of your immune system to protect your body against the increase your risk of infection. You have to avoid contact with people who have measles or chickenpox while using Dymista. Weaker immune system may promote symptoms such as chills, pains, fever, aches, and feeling tired.
Adrenal Insufficiency. Tiredness, nausea, weakness, low blood pressure, vomiting, are known as the symptoms of Adrenal insufficient.
Delayed growth in children. When a child use Dymista, you should monitor the growth regularly.
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This type of medication works by shrinking the blood vessels in your nose to temporarily relieve stuffed sinuses and congestion.
This type of medication will treat the symptoms by blocking one of the many chemicals factors in an allergic reaction.
Allergy shot may reduce the allergic response but you must first take test to determine allergic triggers.
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- Fellowship year:2019-2020
- University: University of Chicago
- Dissertation Topic/Category: Modern Europe/History of Science
- Dissertation Title: Metaphor and Metaphysic: The Materials of Henri Bergson's Philosophy, _PHONE_
From the mid-1900s to the interwar years, when he retired from public life, Henri Bergson was the most celebrated living philosopher in the world. In his native Paris and in London, New York, Birmingham, and Madrid, he drew teeming audiences with lectures informed by contemporary psychology and biology, spoken in an arrestingly clear and resonant language. This quality of expression was part of what brought him the Nobel Prize in Literature, in 1927, the only time this prize has been awarded to a philosopher of science.
This dissertation is about Bergson's thinking in the two decades prior to his international fame. It shows the making of his scientific philosophy in the fin-de-siècle world of French psychology and physiology. It describes the historical circumstances of Bergson's central preoccupation during these years: the mind-body problem. This timeless philosophical problem had a particular set of stakes, and thus a particular urgency, in France in the late nineteenth century. A set of changing social demands in education, new techniques and subjects in experimental physiology, and new pathologies in clinical medicine made a deterministic account of the nature of mind and body increasingly plausible and ominous. This dissertation shows, however, that these very circumstances also gave Bergson the resources for his novel and counterintuitive philosophical solutions. And it demonstrates that the historiographical resources for observing the way Bergson thought within a particular scientific world lie in the very quality by which his philosophy appeared so captivatingly otherworldly: his seemingly literary language. The dissertation shows how, through observing and reasoning in metaphor, Bergson transmuted the scientific experiences of his time into a philosophy about how to think, how to learn, how to remember, how to forget, and how to be free.


Periodic investment
Investing automatically at regular intervals
Periodic investment
Investing automatically at regular intervals
What is periodic investment?
Investing automatically at regular intervals
Periodic investment means automatically investing an amount of money at regular intervals. It is the ideal way for (beginner) investors to gradually accumulate a tidy amount of capital, as everything takes place automatically and without any emotional influence. This significantly reduces the risk of poor timing.
All the benefits in brief
1. Reduced risk of poor timing
It's difficult to recognise the perfect time to invest, and even professional investors are seldom successful in this. Systematic investment significantly reduces the risk of poor timing.
2. Take advantage of price fluctuations
As a periodic investor, you can buy more shares with the same amount of money when the price falls. This allows you to accumulate your investment capital at below-average prices.
Periodic investment
3. The power of capitalisation
The longer you can invest your savings for, the greater the beneficial effect of capitalisation. That means that a smaller amount invested at a younger age will achieve a better final result than a larger amount invested when you are older. In other words, the key message is to start young and invest your savings over a long period.
4. You set the pace yourself
Periodic investment is a flexible formula. That means you can choose the frequency yourself, i.e. every month, every quarter or every year.
5. Put your emotions to one side
Our emotions make it even more difficult to invest at exactly the right moment. Greed prompts people to buy shares when the stock markets are high, while fear keeps them away when prices are low. By investing periodically, you can prevent your emotions from influencing you over the stock market price.
How does periodic investment work?
Periodic investment is simple. and you don't need to follow the stock markets closely. All you need to do is:
 1. choose the amount you want to invest
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 3. decide what investment fund(s) or class-23 investment-type insurance policy/policies you want to invest in
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The investment plan allows you to periodically invest in capitalisation units in investment funds1. That means you can invest at your own pace without having to actively follow the stock market.
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RV antifreeze vs Car antifreeze
In this blog post, we will discuss RV antifreeze vs Car antifreeze. We will explain the main differences between the two and teach you how to know which antifreeze is best for your vehicle.
RV antifreeze vs Car antifreeze
There are major differences between RV antifreeze and car antifreeze. Please do not swap or mix them, as it can cause serious damage to the engine of your vehicle. See the main differences between RV antifreeze vs Car antifreeze below:
CriteriaRV antifreezeCar Antifreeze
Colour PinkGreen, Yellow or Red
IngredientsEthanol or propylene glycolEthylene glycol or propylene glycol & other chemicals
Used forEngine, water tank, plumbing systemThe engine
Freezing liquids expand with extreme force according to the laws of physics. The force of this expansion can cause serious damage to pipes and other structures found in RV plumbing systems or automobile cooling systems.
Antifreeze solutions are available to prevent damage in cold weather conditions. The type of antifreeze required depends on the system, with motor homes and cars having significantly different requirements for freeze protection.
What is RV Antifreeze?
RV antifreeze is usually sold at discount stores or RV dealerships, but it is also found at hardware stores or auto parts stores. It is usually pink in colour and can be made up of ethanol or propylene glycol, or a mixture of both.
RV antifreeze is not toxic, although you don't want to ingest large amounts of it. Propylene glycol antifreeze is generally preferred for other mixes, as it is less likely to leave a taste or odour in RV plumbing systems when used as directed.
What is Car Antifreeze?
Automotive antifreeze is generally made up of ethylene glycol or propylene glycol, along with other chemicals. Automotive antifreeze formulas differ based on their colour, as this makes it easy to tell which type is being used.
Each vehicle manufacturer has its own requirements for antifreeze. Automotive antifreeze is highly toxic and can kill people or pets if swallowed, even in relatively small amounts.
Proper mixing procedures: Most automobile antifreeze needs to be mixed with water to achieve maximum levels of protection and the specified heat transfer properties for the vehicle. The usual ratio of antifreeze to water is one part water to one part antifreeze, but when extreme freeze protection is needed, the ratio can be as high as 70 per cent antifreeze. Some automotive antifreeze formulas are sold pre-mixed. RV antifreeze usually does not mix with water, and doing so can weaken its protective properties.
Precautions: Many varieties of automotive antifreeze are bitter at discouraging animals from drinking the toxic liquid. Dogs drink large amounts of automotive antifreeze that is not treated with souring agents because automotive antifreeze tastes sweet. Make sure you have properly used antifreeze. Some RV ethanol-based antifreeze is flammable. Follow all safety instructions on the label.
Can you use RV antifreeze in a car?
Do not use RV antifreeze in a car, or vice versa. Not all antifreeze is the same! Antifreeze agents have 90% glycol and 10% additives. Glycol is a carbohydrate responsible for the primary function of antifreeze protection.
The additives are intended for corrosion protection and lubrication. These additives have to be adjusted precisely to the requirements of the vehicle. Material mixes in rubber hoses and gaskets vary by manufacturer.
If the correct antifreeze is not added to the car, the consequences can be serious – the cooling hoses and the cylinder head gasket are irretrievably corroded. Therefore, using the wrong antifreeze causes a total engine breakdown. Luckily they are quite easy to differentiate since each antifreeze has a different colour.
When in a hurry, colours can be taken as a reference. It is strongly recommended to always choose the present colour. The colours should not be mixed in any case.
The additives in the antifreeze could react and precipitate the destruction of the engine from the inside. For precise information on the correct antifreeze, consult the vehicle's instruction manual and the fluid container's information.
How do you know what antifreeze to use and what colour?
The colours of the antifreeze will determine its characteristics, always taking into account that each manufacturer uses a different colour code, so we cannot be guided solely by the colours when adding the antifreeze to our vehicle.
The colours that we can find in antifreeze are usually green, orange, yellow, blue or pink, each colour representing their efficiency level. It should be noted that the freezing temperature will be related to the amount of ethylene glycol (antifreeze) that it incorporates.
An antifreeze with 10% ethylene glycol establishes that the temperature for which it can be used ranges from -4ºC to 102ºC and if the concentration is 25%, the temperatures for use range from -12.5ºC to 103ºC. The maximum level of ethylene glycol concentration is 50% and can act between -37ºC and 108ºC.
Currently, there are G11, G12, G12 +, G12 ++ and G13 antifreeze, but when choosing the antifreeze, we do not have to base ourselves on which is the best, but which is the most suitable for our engine and environmental conditions wherever it goes. to circulate the vehicle.
Both in the expansion tank and in the vehicle book, the type of antifreeze that the engine incorporates is specified so as not to make mistakes. We always have to use antifreeze of the same brand and with the same characteristics, but if this is not possible, we must remember that we cannot mix organic and inorganic antifreeze or either of these two with a hybrid one.
If we mix antifreeze from different sources, we can cause problems in the refrigeration circuit, even if it is only to fill or add to complete the expansion tank level. Regarding the antifreeze G11, G12, G12 +, G12 ++ and G13, only G12 ++ and G13 can be mixed, therefore, G11, G12, G12 +, must be used without mixing them with any and only with another of the characteristics.
The bottom line
When we read the antifreeze characteristics on the bottle, we can see that it should not be mixed with water. They should not be mixed with another of a different colour, but we can add yellow coolant to a vehicle that already uses a yellow one since the basic properties will be the same.
Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's advice and recommendations and add the ideal antifreeze for each type of engine.
FAQ about RV antifreeze vs Car antifreeze
When do you have to change the antifreeze in your car?
How often the antifreeze should be changed depends on the antifreeze itself, because certain products require regular replacement, while others, such as G12, last longer. As a general rule, vehicle manufacturers recommend checking the cooling system twice a year (filling level check) and, if necessary, replacing the radiator antifreeze at least every 50,000 km.
What do the antifreeze colours mean?
The antifreeze colours do not necessarily say anything about the quality of the antifreeze or its ingredients, but rather indicate different standards and technologies.
For example, G48 and G11 contain a silicate and the liquid is usually blue and/or green. G12 antifreeze, on the other hand, glows pink or red, while those with G12 +, G12 ++, G30, and G40 have a purple tint. Finally, G13 is composed of a distinctly purple liquid.
Is it allowed to mix antifreeze?
No, you should never mix different types of antifreeze, even if they are the same colour. The reason for this is that certain mixtures can produce aggressive acids. Radiator antifreeze also contains additives to prevent corrosion. If different types of antifreeze are mixed, their effect can be impaired, so the protection of the cooling system is no longer guaranteed.
Therefore, it is better to use a single product, mix it with distilled water and, if necessary, consult an expert who can guarantee the safety of mixtures, as is the case with G13 purple radiator antifreeze with other products, for example.
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Concerto for Horn and Wind band.
In the Chinese mythology there are four heavenly animals.
- The Chinese Dragon
- The Phoenix
- The Turtle
- Ki-Lin (unicorn)
In this concerto for horn all of these heavenly animals are presented. The hornist is a kind of storyteller and evaluates to a mythical creature as well. The concerto contains four movements:
1. The Chinese Dragon – (Long)
The Chinese dragon is one of the four heavenly animals and would also be the founder of the Imperial Family.
Dragon Queens provides rain, rivers, lakes and seas. They represent wisdom, strength and goodness. An angry Long Wang causes storm, fog and earthquakes. He protects fishermen and watercourse, but punishes wasters of water. One of them is Pan Long, it lives in the ocean. It seems to be the seahorse we all know today.
2. The Phoenix – (Feng Huang)
His song would be the source of the Chinese scale. Feng Huang lives with Ki-Lin (see also 4th movement) in the Hills of Vermilion. Only in peaceful times, or when a great wise or good emperor is born, the Feng Huang leaves the Land of Immortals to announce prosperity, accompanied by many other birds who honour him as the most beautiful.
3. The Turtle – (Wugui)
The Turtle is one of the animals who was involved in the origin of the earth. It is seen as an oracle.
4. The Unicorn – (Ki Lin)
The unicorn is an animal with male (Ki) and female (Lin) powers. It's voice is like a church bell. It was born in the heart of the earth and lives behind the clouds. It appears only to announce important events or births. (Just like Feng Huang (2nd movement)).
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Practice photosynthesis and air MCQs and geography for test prep and learning. Free air and water pollution notes has multiple choice questions (MCQ) with photosynthesis and air quiz as during process of photosynthesis, element that plants give off is with answering options methane, carbon dioxide, oxygen and ethane for exam preparation. Study to learn photosynthesis and air quiz with MCQs to find questions answers based online tests.
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20.6.1 Auto Fill Mode
"Auto Fill" mode is a minor mode in which lines are broken
automatically when they become too wide. Breaking happens only when
you type a or .
Enable or disable Auto Fill mode.
In Auto Fill mode, break lines when appropriate.
'M-x auto-fill-mode' turns Auto Fill mode on if it was off, or off
if it was on. With a positive numeric argument the command always turns
Auto Fill mode on, and with a negative argument it always turns it off.
The presence of the word 'Fill' in the mode line, inside the
parentheses, indicates that Auto Fill mode is in effect. Auto Fill mode
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In Auto Fill mode, lines are broken automatically at spaces when
they get longer than desired. Line breaking and rearrangement takes
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without permitting line-breaking, type 'C-q ' or 'C-q '
(recall that a newline is really a linefeed). 'C-o' inserts a newline
without line breaking.
Auto Fill mode works well with Lisp mode: when it makes a new line in
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comment gets too long, the text of the comment is split into two
comment lines. Optionally, new comment delimiters are inserted at the
end of the first line and the beginning of the second, so that each line
is a separate comment. The variable 'comment-multi-line' controls the
choice (Note: Comments).
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lines but cannot merge lines. Editing in the middle of a paragraph can
result in a paragraph that is not correctly filled. The easiest way to
make the paragraph properly filled again is using an explicit fill
Many users like Auto Fill mode and want to use it in all text files.
The section on init files explains how you can arrange this permanently
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int main(int argc, char *argv[])
 uint64_t length = 0x4f56aa5d4b2d8a80;
 uint64_t new_length = 0;
 new_length = length + 119.000000;
 printf("new length 0x%"PRIx64"\n",new_length);
 new_length = length + 238.000000;
 return 0;
With the above code. I am adding two different double values to a unsigned 64-bit integer.I am getting the exact same result in both the cases.The output of the program is show below
new length 0x4f56aa5d4b2d8c00
new length 0x4f56aa5d4b2d8c00
I would expect two different results but that is not the case.I have also tried type-casting the uint64_t value to a double as in
new_length = (double)length + 119.000000;
But this too doesn't seem to help.Any idea on what might be the problem?
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possible duplicate of Why is this true? – In silico Mar 7 '12 at 3:49
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Floating point arithmetic is not precise. As numbers get bigger, the accuracy of lower digits is reduced.
0x4f56aa5d4b2d8a80 is a Very Large Number.
What is happening in
new_length = length + 119.000000;
Is that length + 119.000000 is getting cast to a double, to do the addition. That double is rounded, rather dramatically, because it's so large. It is then cast again to the integral type uint64_t when it is assigned to new_length.
When you call
new_length = length + 238.000000;
It happens that the rounded result ends up being the same.
What you really want to do is
new_length = length + (uint64_t)238.0;
That will give you the answer you want. It will initially cast the double to an integral type, which is added precisely.
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Floating-point is precise. You can repeat the same experiment over and over and get identical results. Those results may not align with your expectations based on your experience with the real numbers, but they are certainly precise. – Stephen Canon Mar 7 '12 at 17:37
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Since you adding a floating-point operand, both operands are implicitly cast to double and the addition is done using floating-point arithmetic.
However, double doesn't have enough precision to exactly hold either of the following values:
0x4f56aa5d4b2d8a80 + 119.0 (requires 63 bits of precision)
 <-------------------63 bits of precision---------------------->
0x4f56aa5d4b2d8a80 + 238.0 (requires 62 bits of precision)
 <-------------------62 bits of precision--------------------->
Standard IEEE double precision only has 53 bits of precision.
The result is that both of them get rounded to the same final value of:
0x4f56aa5d4b2d8c00 (53 bits of precision)
 <-----------------53 bits of precision-------------->
If you want to avoid this rounding, you should avoid floating-point arithmetic altogether by casting the operands to integer. (or just using 119 and 238 instead)
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Delta g prime equation
What does Delta G Prime mean?
We define ΔG' (pronounced "delta G naught prime") as the free energy change of a reaction under "standard conditions" which are defined as: All reactants and products are at an initial concentration of 1.0M. Pressure of 1.0 atm. Temperature is 25°C.
What is Delta G equal to?
ΔG = ΔG° + RT ln(P) Where P is the reaction quotient, the ratio of products to reactants at some state. It is equal to K if the system has reached equilibrium.
What is the relationship between ∆ G and ∆ G?
∆G is the change of Gibbs (free) energy for a system and ∆G° is the Gibbs energy change for a system under standard conditions (1 atm, 298K). On an energy diagram, ∆G can be represented as: Where ∆G is the difference in the energy between reactants and products.
What is the difference between Delta G and Delta G degree?
You are right, the difference between the two is that delta G naught is at standard conditions. The reason Professor Lavelle emphasized it is because delta G naught is always the same because it is referring to when the reactants/products are at standard temperature/pressure.
What happens when Delta G is 0?
Unfavorable reactions have Delta G values that are positive (also called endergonic reactions). When the Delta G for a reaction is zero, a reaction is said to be at equilibrium. Equilibrium does NOT mean equal concentrations. If the Delta G is zero, there is no net change in A and B, as the system is at equilibrium.
What happens when G 0?
When Δ G = 0 Delta text G=0 ΔG=0delta, start text, G, end text, equals, 0, the system is in equilibrium and the concentrations of the products and reactants will remain constant.
What if Delta G is negative?
Reactions that have a negative ∆G release free energy and are called exergonic reactions. A negative ∆G means that the reactants, or initial state, have more free energy than the products, or final state. Exergonic reactions are also called spontaneous reactions, because they can occur without the addition of energy.
Is Delta G 0 spontaneous?
Delta G is the symbol for spontaneity, and there are two factors which can affect it, enthalpy and entropy. When delta G > 0 – It's a non-spontaneous reaction. When delta G < 0 – It's a spontaneous reaction. When delta G = 0 – It's at equilibrium.
What does Delta G tell us?
The free energy change of a reaction (delta G) can tell us whether or not a reaction occurs spontaneously. Reactions that occur spontaneously have a negative delta G value, and such reactions are called exergonic. When a system is at equilibrium where no net change occurs, then delta G is zero.
What is a value of g?
What is small G and capital G?
Capital (G) is a universal gravitation law. (6.67×10^-11 n. and small (g) is acceleration of gravity of the each (9.8m/s^2).
Does Delta G depend on concentration?
Well, concentration figures in the expression of free energy inside Q (reaction quotient). Any change on the initial concentrations of the reactants or products will change Q and therefore, affecting ΔG.
Is Delta G standard 0 at equilibrium?
If delta G standard is zero, the system is at equilibrium at standard conditions. This time the rate of the forward and reverse reaction is the same, and the system is at equilibrium. There is no tendency for the reaction to go in either direction. When delta G standard equals Zero, the reaction is at Equilibrium.
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Did you know that in Vancouver you can wash your hair with soap but in Montreal you need shampoo? Why? Because Vancouver water is soft and Montreal water is hard. That makes a big difference when it comes to satisfaction with hair washing. Hard water contains dissolved calcium and magnesium ions which react with soap to form a precipitate. This is the classic "bathtub ring." The grayish deposit is bad enough on a tub, but you sure don't want it on the hair. Vancouver has very soft water and soap will suds nicely and will not leave a deposit. In Montreal, on the other hand, the calcium and magnesium in the water will react with soap and form an insoluble scum. The active ingredient in shampoo is a "detergent," which like soap is a long molecule that has one end that is attracted to water and another that dissolves in fat. Dirt is embedded in the oily layer that naturally coats the hair, and the soap or detergent molecules can remove this by anchoring one end in the oil while the other end binds to water. Rinsing then removes the oily layer and the soil it harbours. The big difference between a soap and a detergent is that the detergent does not form a precipitate with calcium or magnesium. And that's why you can use soap in Vancouver to wash your hair but not in Montreal.
Why? Because Vancouver water is soft and Montreal water is hard.


Hartill 21.69 Southern Ming Yong Li Tong Bao, Ming, Imperial Message Coins
The Imperial Message Coins
Yong Li Tong Bao
Reverse: Ming, which means: Ming Dynasty
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Yong Li Tong Bao
Obverse: "YUNG-LI T'UNG PAO".
Reverse: Ming, which Ming Dynasty
The Imperial Message Coins
The characters on the reverses of 21.58 to 21.72, known as the 敕语钱 Chi Hua qian （Imperial Message coins) can be arranged to form a message. The message is traditionally given as: 御敕督部道【府】留粵輔明定國 Yu chi du bu dao [fu] liu yue ming ding guo. Imperial Orders, the governor-generals, Daotais, [and the Prefects] are to guard Yue [Guangdong and Guangxi] and Assist Ming to Settle the State. The 府 fu is an invention; the coins does not exit outside books.
The differences in the writing of Yong and tong suggest that these coins were the product of more than one mint. In 1651, it is recorded that the casting of the Zunyi ming in Guizhou was changed from Xingchao coins to Yongli coins for Prince Yongming. Square head tong coins of the San Fan Rebellion can be ascribed to the Guizhou mint, and others to the Yunnan mint by virtue of the gui and yun characters on the reverse. Pre-sumably square head tong Imperial Message coins were also cast in Guizhou.
Other proposed readings of the "message" are even more forced, and it is very likely that in reality there is no hidden message in these characters, and that they were picked at random for use as privy marks.
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Chu Yu-lang, Prince Yung Ming, was a grandson of Shen Tsung (the Ming Emperor Wan Li). In the 11th month of 1646 he was declared Emperor and set up his capital in Chao-ch'ing Fu in Kuangtung, and issued coins under the Reign title of Yung-li. In 1659 he was defeated by the Manchu (Ching Dynasty) army and when to Burma. Later he return of Yunnan province where he died in 1662. Both he and his mother became Christians.
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Importing an image into SwiftUI using UIImagePickerController
Paul Hudson _USER_
In order to bring this project to life, we need to let the user select a photo from their library, then display it in ContentView. I've already shown you how this all works, so now it's just a matter of putting it into our app – hopefully it will make a little more sense this time!
Start by making a new Swift file called ImagePicker.swift, replace its "Foundation" import with "SwiftUI", then give it this basic struct:
struct ImagePicker: UIViewControllerRepresentable {
 _USER_(\.presentationMode) var presentationMode
 _USER_ var image: UIImage?
 func makeUIViewController(context: UIViewControllerRepresentableContext) -> UIImagePickerController {
 let picker = UIImagePickerController()
 return picker
 func updateUIViewController(_ uiViewController: UIImagePickerController, context: UIViewControllerRepresentableContext) {
If you recall, using UIViewControllerRepresentable means that ImagePicker is already a SwiftUI view that we can place inside our view hierarchy. In this instance we're wrapping UIKit's UIImagePickerController, which lets the user select something from their photo library.
When that ImagePicker struct is created, SwiftUI will automatically call its makeUIViewController() method, which is what goes on to create and send back a UIImagePickerController. However, our code doesn't actually respond to any events inside the image picker – the user can search for an image and select it to dismiss the view, but we don't then do anything with it.
Rather than making us create a subclass of UIImagePickerController, UIKit instead uses a system of delegation: we create a custom class that will be told when something interesting happened. Each delegate class will usually need to conform to one or more protocols, and in our case that means UINavigationControllerDelegate and UIImagePickerControllerDelegate. The delegates work much like real-life delegates – if you delegate work to someone else, it means you're giving it to them to complete.
SwiftUI handles these delegate classes by letting us define a coordinator that belongs to the struct. This class can do anything we need, including acting as the delegate for UIKit components, and we can then pass any relevant information back up to the ImagePicker that owns it.
Start by adding this as a nested class inside ImagePicker:
class Coordinator: NSObject, UINavigationControllerDelegate, UIImagePickerControllerDelegate {
 let parent: ImagePicker
 init(_ parent: ImagePicker) {
 self.parent = parent
You can see that conforms to the two protocols we need to use for working with UIKit's image picker, and also inherits from NSObject which is the base class for most types that come from UIKit.
Because our coordinator class conforms to the UIImagePickerControllerDelegate protocol, we can make it the delegate of the UIKit image picker by modifying makeUIViewController() to this:
 let picker = UIImagePickerController()
 picker.delegate = context.coordinator
 return picker
We need to make two more changes to ImagePicker to make it useful. The first is to add a makeCoordinator() method that tells SwiftUI to use the Coordinator class for the ImagePicker coordinator. From our perspective this is obvious, because we created a class called Coordinator that was inside the ImagePicker struct, but this makeCoordinator() method lets us control how the coordinator is made.
If you recall, we gave the Coordinator class a single property: let parent: ImagePicker. This means we need to create it with a reference to the image picker that owns it, so the coordinator can forward on interesting events. So, inside our makeCoordinator() method we'll create a Coordinator object and pass in self.
Add this method to the ImagePicker struct now:
func makeCoordinator() -> Coordinator {
The final step for ImagePicker is to give the coordinator some sort of functionality. The UIImagePickerController class looks for two methods, but here we're only going to use one: didFinishPickingMediaWithInfo. This will be called when the user has selected an image, and will be given a dictionary of information about the selected image.
To make ImagePicker useful we need to implement that method inside Coordinator, make it set the image property of its parent ImagePicker, then dismiss the view.
UIKit's method name is long and complex, so it's best written using code completion. Make some space inside the Coordinator class and type "didFinishPicking", then press return to have Xcode fill in the whole method for you. Now modify it to have this code:
func imagePickerController(_ picker: UIImagePickerController, didFinishPickingMediaWithInfo info: [UIImagePickerController.InfoKey: Any]) {
 if let uiImage = info[.originalImage] as? UIImage {
 parent.image = uiImage
That completes ImagePicker.swift, so please head back to ContentView.swift so we can make use of it.
First we need an _USER_ Boolean to track whether our image picker is being shown or not, so start by adding this to ContentView:
_USER_ private var showingImagePicker = false
Second, we need to set that Boolean to true when the big gray rectangle is tapped, so replace the // select an image comment with this:
self.showingImagePicker = true
Third, we need a property that will store the image the user selected. We gave the ImagePicker struct an _USER_ property attached to a UIImage, which means when we create the image picker we need to pass in a UIImage for it to link to. When the _USER_ property changes, the external value changes as well, which lets us read the value.
So, add this property to ContentView:
_USER_ private var inputImage: UIImage?
Fourth, we need a method that will be called when the ImagePicker view has been dismissed. For now this will just place the selected image directly into the UI, so please add this method to ContentView now:
func loadImage() {
 guard let inputImage = inputImage else { return }
 image = Image(uiImage: inputImage)
And finally, we need to add a sheet() modifier somewhere in ContentView. This will use showingImagePicker as its condition, will reference loadImage as its onDismiss parameter, and present an ImagePicker bound to inputImage as its contents.
So, add this directly below the existing navigationBarTitle() modifier:
.sheet(isPresented: $showingImagePicker, onDismiss: loadImage) {
 ImagePicker(image: self.$inputImage)
That completes all the steps required to wrap a UIKit view controller for use inside SwiftUI. We went over it a little faster this time but hopefully it still all made sense!
Go ahead and run the app again, and you should be able to tap the gray rectangle to import a picture, and when you've found one it will appear inside our UI.
Tip: The ImagePicker view we just made is completely reusable – you can put that Swift file to one side and use it on other projects easily. If you think about it, all the complexity of wrapping the view is contained inside ImagePicker.swift, which means if you do choose to use it elsewhere it's just a matter of showing a sheet and binding an image.
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Golden retriever mother playing with her puppy outdoors
Puppies are exciting. If you are new to breeding, or you are eagerly awaiting the birth of a reserved puppy from a breeder's litter, the wait can seem eternal. Luckily for us (and for the dog), the gestation period in dogs is much shorter than the gestation period in humans. But exactly how long does a dog's pregnancy last?
The Reproductive Cycle in Dogs
mom and puppies
In order to answer the question, "how long are dogs pregnant," you first need to understand the dog reproductive cycle. Intact female dogs go into heat approximately every six months, although this can vary depending on the dog and the breed. The heat cycle lasts 18-to-21 days and is broken into four distinct stages. Breeders use these stages to determine the best time to breed their dogs.
The four stages of the female dog's reproductive cycle are:
 1. Proestrus
 2. Estrus
 3. Diestrus
 4. Anestrus
Proestrus lasts for about 9 days and is the first stage of the reproductive cycle. This is when females start to attract males, although they will reject their advances until stage two. The signs of proestrus are:
 - Swelling of the vulva
 - Bloody discharge
Estrus lasts anywhere from 3-to-4 days to 7-to-11 days. This is when the bitch is receptive to the male. Many breeders have a veterinarian take vaginal smears and blood tests during proestrus and estrus to make sure they breed their dogs at the optimal time. The signs of proestrus are:
 - A soft and enlarged vulva
 - Discharge lightens in color and decreases
Diestrus is the final stage of the cycle. It typically occurs around day 14. During diestrus, the bitch's discharge becomes redder and tapers off, the vulva returns to normal, and she will no longer permit mating. The heat is complete when all signs of swelling and discharge are gone. The time frame between one heat cycle and the next is called anestrus and usually lasts around six months.
Understanding the heat cycle plays an important role in determining the length of pregnancy. Breeders can calculate conception dates by keeping track of their bitch's heat cycle and breeding period, which makes it easier for veterinarians to accurately test for pregnancy.
How to Tell if a Dog Is Pregnant
puppies in basket
Humans have developed instantaneous pregnancy tests that make it easy to determine whether or not we are pregnant. It is not as simple for our dogs. You will most likely need to visit your veterinarian to find out if your dog is pregnant. If possible, be sure to tell your vet exactly when your dog was bred, or your best estimate of the time frame, as all of the pregnancy testing methods for dogs are time sensitive.
There are four methods veterinarians can use to determine if a dog is pregnant:
 1. Hormone tests
 2. Palpation
 3. X-ray
 4. Ultrasound
Hormone Tests
Veterinarians can test for the hormone relaxin to determine if a bitch is pregnant. Relaxin is released from placental tissue only during pregnancy, which makes it a fairly accurate diagnostic test. However, the bitch must be at least 30 days into her gestation for the test to be accurate. Tests taken before that can have a false negative.
Palpation is the cheapest and most convenient way to diagnose pregnancy. As each fetus develops, the membranes around them grow to form fluid-filled sacs. These sacs can be felt between days 21 and 35 of gestation (approximately three-to-four weeks), and grow to about the size of a table tennis ball in a 45-pound dog. After one month, the sacs lose their distinctive shape, and the uterus develops a floppy feel that can be mistaken for fat or a pyometra.
An x-ray is a great way for breeders to determine how many puppies to expect from their bitch. X-rays are most effective later in pregnancy, as the fetal skull and spine doesn't become visible on an x-ray until days 42 through 45. Waiting until after day 55 allows veterinarians to give an accurate count of the number of expected puppies and and to determine the best timing for an elective cesarean.
An ultrasound is the best way to find out if a dog is pregnant early on in gestation. Veterinarians recommend ultrasounds between days 25 and 35 of gestation. Ultrasounds not only detect pregnancy, they also determine whether the fetus is alive by registering fetal heartbeats. Ultrasounds can also be used to rule out other causes of uterine distension, like a pyometra, and can help calculate the gestational age of the fetus.
Gestation Period: How Long Are Dogs Pregnant?
dog in bed
The normal gestation period in dogs is approximately 63 days from conception, although this can vary by several days. While this might seem like a straightforward answer, conception is often hard to determine. Sperm can live for several days inside the female, and eggs can remain fertile for up to 48 hours, which means the act of mating itself is not an exact measurement of gestation. This makes it hard to predict the length of pregnancy without the assistance of a veterinarian.
Hormone measurements give a much more exact time frame for gestation. Many breeders use vaginal smears and blood tests to monitor reproductive hormones during the breeding process. This helps them determine the best time to breed their bitch, as well as the length of gestation and the potential due date.
Gestation length according to accurate hormone measurements:
 - 56-58 days from the first day of diestrus
 - 64-66 days from the initial rise in progesterone
 - 58-72 days from the first time the bitch allowed breeding
Pregnancy in dogs is relatively short compared to humans, about 9 weeks total, and each day matters. Knowing the length of the gestation period is important for the health of the pregnant bitch and the puppies and is used to monitor nutrition and veterinary care during pregnancy.
Stages of Dog Pregnancy
two puppies
Dogs pass through the stages of pregnancy quickly. Gestation periods are comparatively short in dogs, which means that the pups develop rapidly inside the womb over a period of two-to-three months.
Month One
During the first month, the embryos travel to the uterine horns, usually around day 7, and the embryos are embedded in the uterine lining around day 16. The fetus begins to take shape by day 22, and by day 28 or 30 a veterinarian should be able to detect fetal heartbeats on an ultrasound.
Many dogs do not show any symptoms during the first three weeks of their pregnancy. Some symptoms to watch for during the first month are:
 - Increased appetite
 - Slightly enlarged nipples
 - More affectionate behavior
 - Clear vaginal discharge (around week four)
 - Decreased physical activity
 - "Morning sickness"
Month Two
Fetal development moves quickly during the second month. Eyelids form by day 32 and toes are visible by day 35. The claws form by day 40, and the coat and skeleton follow a few days later (day 45). By day 50, an x-ray will reveal the number of puppies in the litter, and the bitch will start looking for a place to nest at day 58.
Signs of pregnancy in the bitch are much more obvious during the second month:
 - Noticeably increased appetite
 - Weight gain of 20-to-50 percent
 - Increased urination
 - Behavioral changes
 - Clear, odorless vaginal discharge
 - Enlarged, firm abdomen (days 45 to 50)
 - Decreased appetite (day 45)
 - Visible puppy movement in abdomen (day 50)
Month Three
The bitch is ready to whelp by the start of the third month. Puppy development is almost complete around day 58, which means the puppies will begin to move into whelping position in the birth canal over the last few days of the bitch's pregnancy.
Symptoms during the last few days of pregnancy in dogs:
 - Waist will trim as puppies move into the birth canal
 - Appetite loss around day 61 or 62
 - Drop in body temperature 12-to-24 hours before labor
 - Restless behavior
 - Pacing, panting, shivering, or digging
How Long Are Dogs in Labor?
sleeping puppies
Once the gestation period is over, labor begins. There are three stages of labor.
Stage One
The first lasts 12-to-24 hours and is often not outwardly noticeable. Contractions in the muscular wall of the uterus increase throughout stage one, both in strength and frequency, but no visible contractions are evident. Instead, look out for the following symptoms of labor in dogs:
 - Change in disposition and behavior
 - Restlessness
 - Reclusive behavior
 - Intermittent nesting
 - Refusing to eat
 - Vomiting
 - Panting
 - Clear vaginal discharge
Stage Two
Puppies are delivered during stage two. This stage can take anywhere from 1-to-24 hours, and bitches deliver one puppy at a time. Each delivery should not last more than 1-to-2 hours and normally occurs every 30-to-60 minutes, which is why it is


't have cancer no more. And there is so many other stories like that that our Native people don't share."
Some people are skeptical about such claims. Either way, American Indians suffer higher rates of diabetes and other chronic disorders. And a new federal study show Indians in the upper Midwest are more likely to die of cancer than Indians anywhere else in the country.
American Indian healers are universal in their insistence they have no power to perform miracles. But all agree on the power of prayer and faith.
Micheal Dahl, a young spiritual leader on the White Earth Reservation, says he never expects miracles. But he believes miraculous things can happen every time he goes into a ceremony.
Dahl says one of the greatest manifestations of faith he's seen happened about two years ago. An elderly man was dying of cancer. Dahl says doctors gave the man only a few weeks to live. The man brought tobacco to Michael Dahl and asked for a ceremony. Dahl says the man was healed, the cancer gone.
"Don't explain it, don't think about it. Just show gratitude for it. Don't sit there and (say), 'How did that happen? Oh my goodness,'" says Dahl. "No! Don't try to explain it, because when you try to explain it, it loses meaning. That's the Creator's proof right there that he loves us."
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What is Customer Feedback Management (CFM)?
Customer Feedback
As businesses take on new challenges in the marketplace and face off against staunch competition, the importance of choosing their strategies wisely becomes more obvious. Missteps that alienate customers or otherwise displease them can contribute to a company losing valuable market share, expending excessive capital on plans that do not pan out and watching profits plummet. That's why customer feedback management is vital.
Gleaning invaluable information directly from the people your business serves can help you to avoid such pitfalls while driving lasting change within your organization. However, the process of soliciting feedback from consumers, analyzing their answers and creating strategies that align with their needs can prove to be complicated without proper tooling and clear protocols. Simplifying this very process is precisely what Customer Feedback Management (CFM) is all about.
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What Customer Feedback Management Means
Customer feedback management is the increasingly technical process of sourcing feedback from customers and using it to inform your business decisions.
Tools devised to assist in managing customer feedback provide functionality to simplify surveying customers and condensing their thoughts into actionable insights.
CFM Tools Automate the Feedback Management Process
The Customer Feedback Management process centers on four cyclical steps. These are as follows:
Customers are asked specific questions relating to a given product or service in this step. The answers your customers provide should be stored carefully and securely to ensure they can be parsed and analyzed relatively quickly in the next step.
It is important to pay special attention to the types of questions you present your customers with at this stage; avoid leading questions (questions that imply a preferred answer) as well as irrelevant questions for better, more honest answers.
Once captured, your customers' thoughts and opinions are assessed and categorized. This step yields actionable information derived directly from the answers your customers have given you.
Depending on the tools you have chosen to use, this step may involve generating a detailed report or simply tallying up percentages.
Taking action serves as the logical next step after discovering what would best benefit your customers and your company alike.
Information derived from the previous step should be distributed among relevant internal teams and deliberated on. Tweaks to internal operations and new development plans can be devised and implemented at this stage.
Following Up
Personalized responses to the people who have completed a survey or provided feedback in some other way is one excellent option to make the most of this step in the process. Doing so demonstrates your company's commitment to getting things right and keeps lines of communication open for future outreach.
The Importance of Customer Feedback Management
Customer Feedback Management tools help even giant companies stay in tune with their customers' wants and needs. CallMiner Eureka, for example, is a powerful software solution that analyzes every customer interaction using automated scoring and sentiment analysis and combines that data with data from chat interactions, customer surveys, email and tweets, providing a comprehensive view of the customer.
With valuable insights into customer sentiment, customer effort and other essential customer satisfaction metrics, companies can more accurately predict customers at risk of churn and take swift action to increase customer retention and improve overall customer satisfaction. The following benefits of employing a development strategy enriched by CFM software prove how powerful a tool it can be for any growing business:
CFM toolsets allow you to consult with consumers on their interactions with all public-facing parts of your organization. Harnessing such functionality allows you to determine where your resources are best allocated to better the customer experience without resorting to guesswork.
Vetting New Products and Features
Asking customers to chime in on their experiences with brand new releases from your company highlights your commitment to keeping them happy with your offerings. This approach also provides you with useful information on the weak points your product or service has early on.
Adopting such a strategy using CFM solutions makes it possible for your business to pivot quickly, minimizing unintended lapses in the customer experience.
Reducing Customer Churn
Through the use of CFM software, companies can quickly implement survey strategies to determine whether or not they are meeting their customers' expectations.
Issues can and will arise as any organization develops. However, CFM tools give you the opportunity to solve your customers' problems in using your products and services as they arise, potentially keeping them from jumping ship in the process.
Loyal customers are lead-magnets and are often cited as the best sources of new business. Should you manage to act quickly enough on the information you glean from a dissatisfied customer, it may be possible to salvage the relationship your business has with them and even convert them into an ardent supporter.
Customer Feedback Management is extremely important for channeling the concerns of the people your organization serves to better shape its long-term growth.
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Some Properties of Plain Carbon Steels Containing Uranium
Medium and low carbon steels, modified with uranium, were studied in order to evaluate the influence of uranium on forgeability, mechanical properties, response to heat treatment and microstructure. Uranium contents ranged up to 0.70 per cent. The medium carbon steels are hot short if the uranium content exceeds about 0.35 per cent. More uranium can be tolerated in low carbon steels. The hot shortness is caused by the formation of intergranular phase UFe1.
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