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Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables
The best varieties of fruit & vegetables await you every day at LIDL. Grown beneath the nurturing sun in the most fertile soil of this land. To keep them fresh, tasty and full of vitamins, we follow a strict set of practices: we work with local producers, so we know where they're from; we choose what's in season, so they're tastier; we have them delivered on a daily basis, so we can be sure they're fresh; and we carefully check them one by one before putting them on display, so you're selecting from the best. And if you get them prepacked, they'll be wrapped in cling film so that it's easier for you to check their quality.
- The condition of fruit and vegetables tells us a lot about their quality and is an indicator of flavour.
- Fruit and vegetables should be firm and crisp to the touch - unless they are juicy, in which case they should be slightly soft.
- In most cases, you can tell when something's ripe from the uniformly bright colour of the skin. In other cases, such as melons and peaches, you can tell from the sweet smell.
- Lemons with thin peel have more juice.
- Onions should be hard all over.
- Peppers should be firm and smooth, without marks.
- Carrots that are bright orange have more carotene. The harder they are, the fresher they are.
- Good broccoli is dark green, has a firm stalk and tight florets.
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The objective of the digital competitiveness ranking is to assess the extent to which a country adopts and explores digital technologies leading to transformation in government practices, business models and society in general.
The second edition of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR)assesses the capacity of 63 economies to adapt and explore digital technologies. In this edition of the Criterion of the Month we will explore what is the correlation between the Future Readiness factor and indicators of productivity.
To understand the state of the global economy, it is imperative to know what economic indicators to look for. The World Competitiveness Center (WCC) produces a regular report known as the global competitiveness report, which can provide an excellent starting point when trying to decipher the economic growth rate and potential of countries across the world.

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The Litvinenko Affair continues to be the story that just won't go away. Perhaps for good reason. The British and Russians have done a lot of diplomatic posturing as a result. So much so that it's appropriate to say that Litvinenko's death was the beginning of a renewed souring between the two nations. Now 18 months later, it is still difficult mention Britain and Russia in the same sentence without conjuring Litvinenko's ghost.
There is no need to recount the official narrative of the story. Anyone who's been following knows its Hollywood-esque spy vs. spy twists and turns well enough already. But more people are beginning to ask questions about this celluloid narrative; questions that strive to cut through the smoke and smash the mirrors of conventional wisdom.
Edward Jay Epstein's article in the New York Sun pioneered of this questioning. Now Mary Dejevsky of the Independent is following Epstein's lead. She asks: "The [conventional] explanation is neat, self-contained and entirely plausible. But is it the truth, or anything like the truth?" Dejevsky then plots out five clusters of questions:
Consider the questions that remain open almost 18 months after Litvinenko's death. There are a great many of them; some overlap, but they are roughly divisible into five clusters.
The most obvious relate to the polonium-210 that was identified as the cause of his illness just before he died. Then there is the role of Andrei Lugovoi. The Crown Prosecution Service says it has enough evidence to charge with murder, but the only third party to have seen the papers, Edward Epstein, says the case is extremely thin. Third, there are the mysterious activities of Litvinenko himself. The fourth cluster of questions concerns the part, if any, played by the British secret services, and, last, the role of the exiled Russian oligarch, the enigmatic Boris Berezovsky.
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Study reveals common bush medicine links
Common knowledge Sourcing drugs from traditional medicines, known as bioprospecting, has been given a boost by a study showing three geographically-separate cultures using similar plants for similar medicinal purposes.
A team of researchers led by Dr Julie Hawkins of the University of Reading collated information on medicinal plant use from New Zealand, Nepal and South Africa, recording what plants were used to treat what conditions, then used genetic data to build up a phylogenetic, or family tree of the samples.
The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also found that closely-related plants often share medicinal properties.
"Our study is unique in being a phylogenetic analysis of traditionally used plants spanning whole floras and different cultures," the researchers write.
"We demonstrate shared phylogenetic patterns across the floras: related plants from these regions are used to treat medical conditions in the same therapeutic areas."
The phylogenetic analysis revealed 'hot nodes' of plants used in traditional medicine - clusters of closely-related plants all sharing similar medicinal properties.
The findings support the somewhat neglected approach of using traditional medicine to guide the search for new medicinal compounds, and suggests that scientists looking for new medicines might benefit from focusing their search on the relatives of known medicinal plants.
The researchers say the current approach to bioprospecting tends to involve a scattergun approach of random collection and analysis of enormous quantities of samples.
"Automated high-throughput screening has enabled the rapid testing of thousands of samples against specific targets and requires little or no previous knowledge of the medicinal uses of the plant," they write.
"We propose a more sophisticated framework of identifying plants with high medicinal potential based on traditional medicine, combining two criteria: phylogenetic signal and cross-cultural agreement."
Associate Professor Joanna Jamie, co-director of the Indigenous Bioresources Research Group at Macquarie University in Sydney, says the study highlights the benefit of developing strong relationships with custodians of traditional knowledge.
"It's a partnership, capacity-building, and the term 'bioprospecting' doesn't give that justice," says Jamie.
While the pharmaceutical industry has had some success with its large-scale approach to the challenge, Jamie believes there is a shift towards engaging with traditional knowledge.
"There has certainly been a lot of papers that now show that natural products are still where you get the majority of new medicines and traditional medicine is a big part of how we've identified the natural products," Jamie says.

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Inhuman Conditions
By Katherine Mangu-Ward - June 26, 2020 at 06:00AM
Inhuman Conditions is a new board game loosely based on the idea of the Turing test—a way to evaluate a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behavior, devised by codebreaker and mathematician Alan Turing in 1950.
In the game, one player is assigned the role of either robot or human. The other is an investigator attempting to figure out whether his or her opponent is a robot through conversation. The result is a surprisingly goofy romp in which humans pretend to be robots pretending to be humans.
As with many of the entrants in today's tabletop gaming renaissance, making it to the initial round of play requires some upfront investment of time and brainpower. But once you get into the groove, the natural logic of the game's structure emerges, and there are just enough gimmicks—including actual inked stamps with which the investigators make their final pronouncements—to keep play light.
The robots in the game are so quirky (and even violent) that a deadpan affect won't do you much good. The best strategy to appear human, it seems, is to be emotionally volatile, deeply awkward, and occasionally irrational.
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More than ever, companies are growing globally, which requires employees to engage with offices in other countries on a regular basis. These conference calls and video sessions can often prove challenging to all parties involved. For example, miscommunication is rampant due to pronunciation and cultural factors, which can result in missed deadlines, frustration, loss of productivity, and even a total breakdown of a project.
While many companies require second language learners to undergo training, not much is being done in terms or raising awareness of what native speakers can do to help solve the problem.
Lighthouse Communication offers a 90- minute workshop on improving communication in a global work environment for the US offices. Special emphasis will be on improving communication and productivity of calls and video conferences by providing strategies to engage people in remote offices.


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In quantum gravity, ADM wavefunctional solutions have to satisfy the Wheeler-DeWitt equation. This leads to timelessness. What happens if we have a time periodic solution? In classical general relativity, a time periodic solution just means that and no more. But when combined with a timeless wavefunctional, if the same configuration occurs twice or more often, the coefficient of the configuration component in the wavefunctional has to be exactly the same both times around, both in magnitude and in phase. That is because we have no disambiguating clock external to the timeless wavefunctional, which is not multivalued. But this is exactly the description of a closed timelike curve.
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If there is a time periodic solution of $\hat{\mathcal{H}}\Psi=0$, then obviously there are only a finite number of solutions throughout the whole of time. A closed timelike curve is a closed worldline, i.e., the particle whose worldline is a CTC must have a repeated 4-position. If the position $\overrightarrow{x}$ has a linear dependence on time, then your argument is true and a CTC is created. If no such linear dependence exists, then the particle may end up with the same time coordinate, but not the position - and this is not a CTC.
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Black-grass: solutions to the problem
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A good combination of methods for weed management can help you control black-grass, reduce your herbicide costs, and keep you in line with environmental regulation. This information sheet published by AHDB summarises key methods for increasing your control of black-grass, indicating levels of control that can be achieved which are based on a comprehensive review of more than 50 field experiments. It outlines important non-chemical methods (e.g. ploughing, delayed autumn drilling, spring cropping etc.) and their effectiveness in controlling black-grass. It also provides essential information for understanding black-grass and its behaviour (e.g. emergence pattern and depth, etc.). It presents an example of how a combination of chemical and non-chemical methods can help you achieve as much as 99% control of black-grass.
- About 80% of black-grass emerges during autumn, when most UK farms sow their crops.
- Drilling your field will not get rid of black-grass - it emerges with crops.
- Herbicides alone may not be able to control black-grass on your farm:
- Resistance to herbicides is increasing
- Herbicides are not the cheaper option on some fields
- Existing herbicides may be withdrawn due to regulation
- Priority should be given to non-chemical methods of plant protection wherever possible:
- Delayed autumn drilling
- Competitive crops
- Spring cropping
- Fallowing/grass ley breaks
- Methods for preventing seed return and spread of resistant seeds
- Different control methods have different efficacies, so tailor them to your field.
- Five key factors are essential to the success of an integrated control strategy: Emergence pattern, emergence depth, seed longevity in soil, population dynamics, and competitiveness.
- Do resistance tests: they will tell you if your herbicides work on your weed, save you from unnecessary herbicide use, and help you plan long-term strategies. However, lack of 'resistance' to non-chemical methods means that they should provide more durable control than chemicals.
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The private tutoring market in Canada has grown significantly in the last ten years, from a near revenue standstill to a projected $227.2B in 2022.
The Canadian government does not track statistics regarding how many students are currently enrolled in tutoring centres or those who have private tutoring. However, Kumon Learning Centres reported there were 28,000 students registered in their Ontario math tutoring programs in October 2017.
With the tutor demand peaking in Canada and around the world,
people are jumping into the industry as a brand-new career
 or a lucrative side hustle.
Who are the most likely and potentially best-paid tutors out there? Firstly, certified teachers are some of the most sought after and well-paid private tutors. By and large, the teachers who start a tutoring service are retired or newer teachers who are supplementing their income.
Next in line of those becoming a tutor, are the professionals who have years of experience or credentials that outstrip the average person in their field. Examples are professional musicians or working actors/actresses who use the flexibility of their careers to add teaching to their revenue streams.
Lastly, students are excellent peer tutors whose academic success and knowledge of the current curriculum make them ideal candidates. The one downside for students is they don't command the highest fees due to their relative lack of teaching experience. However, the online tutoring market has made it possible for many to gain online teaching jobs, references and the tutor training they need to charge a competitive rate.
Websites such as Superprof are opening the door to this virtual learning environment and providing tutors with a free platform to advertise their services globally.
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Dancers, musicians and other performers appreciate the flexible schedule of private tutoring. Source: Pixabay
In this kind of economy, there is no such thing as free tutoring. Sites like Superprof are very helpful when deciding what rate you should charge your students. That's our next goal. Finding the right rate to charge for both academic tutoring, the arts and the various grade levels.
Check out our article to find out more about how much to charge for private tutoring.
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What Do You Need to Consider When Setting Your Tutoring Rate?
There is a multitude of variables to consider when deciding your fee.
 - Location
 - Your experience level
 - The student's grade (elementary, high school, college-level)
 - Amount of preparation time needed
 - What format is it?
 - Home tutoring
 - Tutoring online
 - Group tutoring or study groups
 - One-on-one tutoring
 - Tutoring programs
 - Tutoring centre
 - Subject
 - Resources needed – equipment or practice area
There's a lot to consider. You may be asking yourself, why is it so complicated? Your rate reflects the value you place on your services. It's also how your potential clients perceive your value. If you slash your fee and try to be the lowest priced math tutor in Toronto, you undervalue your service and tell the marketplace that you are not worth even the average math tutors' wages. You want to cover your expenses (travel, prep time, materials) and make a decent living.
What's the first step in this process?
What subject are you teaching/coaching? Then check out the pricing you see online for private tutors (through Superprof or on Google) in that subject.
From there, filter your search to include those with the same experience as you and in your city. Your location matters because where you teach will often affect the rate you can charge. It all comes down to supply and demand.
Parents with a significant net worth, whose children are in private school, invest heavily in their child's education. The demand for tutors in large cities with private schools is significant. Smaller towns may have less demand as the income base is lower; however, check to see how many tutors there are in your area of expertise. If you are the only trigonometry tutor in a 50 KM radius, your rate just went up!
What Tutors Charge for Specific Subjects
We've compiled, with Superprof's help, a list of the average rates for all the most popular tutoring subjects in Canada.
Keep in mind; this is just a starting point. Adjust the rate for your region, experience, grade taught and how you deliver the lesson (in person, online, groups).
Math and Science
The average hourly rate for a private math or science tutor in Canada is $17.50.
Homework help, study skills and test preparation are all elements of the best tutors. Source: Visualhunt
The sciences are commanding the highest rates in this category, though I suspect it is because they are taken only at the secondary school level in Canada. High school math can be as much as $50/hour for a private teacher or a university graduate of a math program.
The Humanities
English and writing tutors are the subject leading the pack in the humanities. It's important to remember that these rates originate from the online tutoring services sector. The rates would likely double if they were taught one-on-one or by a certified teacher, for high school or college tutoring students.
The modern languages are a lucrative source of teaching income, outstripping math science and the humanities. Likely because the number of quality tutors available is far less than the demand. Mandarin is the third most popular language to learn after French, as China is expected to be an even more dominant player in future international business.
Parents are preparing their children to be able to operate in the global economy
and give them the academic resources to have long term success.
Mandarin, German, Arabic, Russian, French, Italian
$27.00 - $30.00
Professional level subjects
The most complex subjects need the academic skills of a professional. Source: Visualhunt
These courses are taught at the university, college-level and even graduate school level. As a result, it is hard to find a tutor with the proper education and experience. Therefore, Lower supply = Higher Rate.
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Sociology $20.00
Music tuition can be a worthwhile endeavour as the average rate is $35/hour. The range of rates for the different instruments is not immediately available, given that Superprof just launched in Canada. However, we can assume the same rate variables are at play here as well.
The more advanced the student and the more difficult the material,
tuition rates will climb.
How Does the Grade Level Being Taught Affect Your Rates?
How much you can charge is directly affected by the sector of school you are teaching and the level of difficulty of the subject. Concerning subject difficulty, there are three levels to consider:
Beginners: are being introduced to the subject or the instrument. The instructor need not have the highest credentials but be at least at the intermediate level themselves. For tutoring these classes one can either provide individualized training or group sessions. Feedback is consistent but need not be too focused. Marking and lesson prep is minimal. The cost for the average session is just below the average subject rate.
Intermediate: the teacher is expected to have a more advanced level of knowledge or credentials than the student who has mastered the subject fundamentals. More lesson preparation time is required, marking, test prep and study strategies for the student. The rate charged is average or slightly above. Examples of this type are calculus, anatomy and physiology, social and behavioural sciences.
Advanced: tutors for this level must have mastered the subject and can provide deep knowledge and breadth of experience. Lessons are complicated and customized to the student's advanced ability. The feedback required must be detailed and give the student a clear plan where they are doing well and what they need to do to progress further. Only the most qualified tutors can provide supplemental instruction to these students. They are in short supply. Therefore, they attract the highest rates.
Tutoring programs in either a learning centre and home tutoring is proven to lead to student success. Source: Visualhunt
Tutoring programs in either a learning centre and home tutoring are proven to lead to student success. Source: Visualhunt
Yes and No. It isn't a very comforting answer, but the truth is - it depends.
On what? Generally, the harder the subject is to teach, the more complex and demanding, the higher the rate. Unless, of course, you live in an area where there are parents who want their children tutored from the earliest grades forward. Then the demand is high for primary student tutoring, and those rates will compete with secondary school rates.
Check out our article on how your skills and experience should impact your tutoring rates.
What Other Factors Affect the Amount You Can Charge?
Apart from supply and demand, the other most common factor that will affect your tutoring rate is what resources do you need to teach?
For example, in horseback riding, students are paying for not only their teacher's time but the care and well-being of the horse, the stable, equipment and lands. Fees for equestrians are considerable because there is much to be added to the cost of the lesson.
Horseback riding lessons are dear and require specialized training by appointment only. Source: Pixabay
Many factors go into deciding the best rate for your tutoring students. Hopefully, this article gave you insight into the most important elements to consider, and you now have the confidence to move forward with the best rate for your skillset and location. Good luck!
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Using Your Modalities and Submodalities
Everything you experience is as a result of information that you take in through your senses – visual (what you see), auditory (what you hear), kinaesthetic (touch and feelings), olfactory (smell), and gustatory (taste). These are known as modalities. Each modality has its own level of fine-tuning known as submodalities. For example, a picture can be bright or dull, black and white, or in colour; a sound can be loud or soft and so on.
Because submodalities are the basic building blocks of your experiences, they're crucial tools in managing your mind and your emotions. You may find it useful to keep notes on how you can use submodalities to enhance the good areas in your life or change what isn't working.
This can be done by assessing the submodalities in negative memories you have and appreciating the qualities of that memory. Being able to associate into and dissociate out of a memory gives you the power and control to understand the intensity behind any feelings you have in response to that situation. Looking at these memories of situations and/or people in an objective, calm and collected way, you can make great personal progress to overcome or just deal better with things that challenge you.


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Summary: Now in its second edition, Drugs and Human Lactation is a comprehensive guide to the content and consequences of xenobiotics and micronutrients in human milk, and remains by far the most thorough and extensive work available on this subject. The excellent methodology used for the compilation of the 1st edition has been retained.
It begins with an outline of the processes by which substances enter milk during its formation, the effects of drugs on the milk product moreion process, the main determinants of drug excretion into milk and their disposition in the child. There follows an analysis of current data on 234 individual drugs, describing the extent of their passage into human milk, and assessing the risk to the suckling infant. Vitamins and essential trace elements, and radiopharmaceuticals are similarly reviewed. Also included is an account of the factors that influence the passage of environmental and occupational chemicals into milk. The result is a complete overview of what is known and proven, with clear pointers to matters which require further study, and brings the various subject areas up to date. Risks, uncertainties and false alarms which exist have been defined in such a way that they can be avoided.
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Tostig GodwinsonTostig Godwinson (~1026-25 September 1066), Earl of Northumbria, was one of the brothers of King Harold of England, its last Saxon king. Tostig married Judith (Fausta) of Flanders (1030-5 March 1094), the half-sister of Count Baldwin V of Flanders and, thus, the aunt of Matilda of Flanders who was the wife of William the Conqueror.
Popular (as opposed to scholarly) non-fiction books that cover Tostig's life and role in history include:
- 1066 The Year of the Conquest (©1977) by David Howarth (ISBN 0-88029-014-5)
- The Making of the King 1066 (©1966) by Alan Lloyd (ISBN 0-88029-473-6)


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Poultry LED Lighting
In the poultry industry, light source selection plays a critical role for poultry growers. The light we percieve affects our mind and a wide array of metabolic processes within our body. The same holds true in animals, including poultry, though with one significant difference. The spectral sensitivity and visible spectrum of poultry, or whatever they literally see, is not the comparable to humans. Aside from retinal light perception, poultry can sense light via the pineal gland commonly known as the "third eye" found on the dorsal surface of the brain. The avian pineal gland is particularly active in the control of circadian rhythms and sexual activity. Poultry houses may be built for manipulating the light that enters into the poultry house to supplement the natural light entering the poultry house with artificial light. Light entering a poultry house may affect a chicken in two ways. In the beginning, the time frame where a chicken becomes sexually mature can be affected by the seasonal cycles the chicken experiences. Furthermore, the psychological wellbeing, and consequently the physical development, of the chicken can be influenced by the quantity and concentration of light it is exposed to. Turkeys or other animals are also frequently kept in such houses, and may be in the same way sensitive to light variation. A poultry lighting system generally has three characteristics: color of the light (wavelength), intensity of the light, and the amount of time the lights are on each day (daily photoperiod). Advantages of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting equipment makes it possible for solving vitally important problems in poultry farming because illumination has an effect on directly poultry growth, amount of feed being consumed, maturation, reproduction, sexual activity, behavior, egg production, aggression, feather picking, etc. Traditionally, poultry lighting has been limited to incandescent, fluorescent or high pressure sodium lamps. These lamps have fixed intensity and fixed color. Application of LEDs with appropriate spectral and power characteristics enables the development of light sources with characteristics in close proximity to optimum. LED lights are extraordinarily long-lasting and now are available in a number of colors and options.


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NASA image created by Jesse Allen, Earth Observatory, using expedited ASTER data provided the NASA/GSFC/MITI/ERSDAC/JAROS and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team.
The Karymsky Volcano in far northeastern Russia had been erupting several times a day for about a week prior to emitting this ash plume on June 19, 2006. The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra satellite captured this false-color image. In this picture, red indicates vegetation, which is lush around the volcano but very sparse on its slopes. The water of Karymskoye Lake appears in blue. The volcano's barren sides are dark gray, and the volcanic plume and nearby haze appear in white or gray.
Karymsky Volcano is the most active volcano in the eastern volcanic zone of the Kamchatka Peninsula. The volcano is composed of alternating layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks. Historical eruptions have involved explosive eruptions of lava fragments and the release of volcanic gases. At the time of the June 19 eruption, Karymsky had an alert status of orange, indicating that a small ash eruption was expected or confirmed, but not likely to exceed an altitude greater than 7,620 meters (25,000 feet) above sea level.
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text: Building and maintaining effective financial models See-Through Modelling provides a solid theoretical and practical basis for becoming an advanced financial modeller in Excel. It gives the theory and practical detail necessary to build and maintain a financial model yourself. This is done with particular reference to project finance and by drawing upon the lessons learned from UK PFI. In this book Dominic Robertson covers the key aspects of financial modelling, including: - Financial theory - Modelling theory - Excel theory and techniques - A step-by-step practical guide to building a project finance operating model - Computer set-up and efficient use - Keyboard skills - Macro-economic data collection He also includes key practical techniques such as how to: - Greater strategic vision due to vast forecast flexibility - Lower risk of modelling errors due to standardised modelling - Decrease reliance on individual analysts due to increased ease of model interchange - Clear, detailed and holistic modelling function training outline Learning to build a UK PFI project finance model is an extremely good place to start to learn financial modelling. UK PFI is like the world in miniature with simplified operations and simplified finance but containing all the accounting and cash elements that make for a wide-ranging experience. See-Through Modelling is for finance directors who are looking for a deeper understanding of the dynamics of their enterprise and those who want to understand the benefits of adopting a see-through modelling strategy within their enterprise. It is also an invaluable resource for aspiring financial modellers in general and project finance modellers in particular.


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How to Extract Text from Images (OCR)?
Sometimes we need to get the text out of photos or scanned documents for further editing and use. There you can use OCR software which is available for free - Free OCR to Word is a pretty straight forward and no fuss application that extracts the text from images or photos taken from digital cameras or Smartphones.
Launch Free OCR to Word and click
"Open..." to select the image file containing
text (The program supports image file formats like PNG, PSD,
ICO, JPG, JPEG, TIFF, etc.) and it will display in the image
window. Click "Fit Image", "Fit Width", "Enlarge" and
"Reduce" to adjust the image to the right size. If
needed, click "Rotate ACW" or "Rotate
CW" to correct it to the up-right position. Drag your
mouse to select the part of the image which contains the text you want to extract. If you want to extract all text, just
zoom in as much as possible.
Click "OCR" to extract
the text from the selection. The extracted text will display
in the text window in several seconds. Click the text
window and you can find some documents tools on the
top. "Clear Text Window" is to delete all of
the text and there is "Remove Line Breaks"
button for easier editing. You can also click "Copy
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by 1997, ASCII alternative alphabet used mostly in Internet chat, derived from elite, and sometimes the word is used in that sense (e.g. in online gaming).


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A Collaboratory for the Study of Reading and the Circulation of Ideas in Early Modern Europe: A Digital Platform for Teaching and Research
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This project seeks to develop a virtual research environment (or collaboratory) and publication platform for a young and growing field in cultural history: the study of early modern reading practices. Proceeding from the idea that reading constitutes a crucial form of intellectual exchange, the collaborators will collect and enhance evidence of how readers used their books to build knowledge and assimilate ideas. This is especially pertinent since the early modern period, just like the twenty-first century, saw the revolutionary rise of a new medium of communication which helped shape cultural formation and intellectual freedom. Although widely recognized as a promising approach with important theoretical implications, currently the study of reading practices still largely depends on individual researchers, whose work is seriously hampered by the limited access to an inherently fragmented body of material. The proposed collaboratory will connect scholarly expertise and provide added value to digital sources through user-generated content (e.g. explanatory material or fuller scholarly syntheses) in an electronic environment specifically designed for research and teaching purposes. It will offer, in short, an academic Wikipedia for the history of reading and the circulation of ideas. The project will create a transnational platform that enables scholars to (1) view, connect and study annotated books and readers' notes, (2) offer training to students and young researchers in handling readers' traces, and (3) make results freely accessible for teaching purposes, as well as for broader general interest by means of exhibitions, digital presentations and general publications. In order to expand this structural network, the principal partners in the collaboratory will prepare an application for a Marie Curie Initial Training Network.


Can You Freeze Rice Pudding?
Rice pudding is an all-around great dish. It combines some of the most basic ingredients to form a scrumptious treat for the whole family. This yummy dish is the perfect dessert, an excellent snack, and something that even your baby can eat.
One of the only sweet treats that are also really healthy, and an easy guilt-free treat for a down day. But for all the effort that it takes to make this delicious pudding, it doesn't have a very long shelf life.
That's why freezing is an excellent option, despite its two main ingredients being extremely temperature-sensitive.
Milk is a dairy product that is well-known for being difficult to freeze, and rice is also extremely sensitive. This means there will likely be structural and textual changes to the ingredients once they freeze.
Despite this, rice pudding actually freezes surprisingly well. So there's no need to worry if you've made too big a batch, you can easily freeze the excess.
You can even make a batch of rice pudding ahead for easy access to this sweet treat in the future. Just follow this guide, and freezing rice pudding will be easy.
How to freeze rice pudding
If you decide that you want to freeze your rice pudding, the process is extremely easy. The most important step is the first one, and once you've done this, the entire process is simple.
You have to wait until the rice pudding has cooled before beginning the freezing process. If the pudding is not cooled thoroughly, this will affect the texture of the rice pudding and potentially make it inedible when defrosted.
If you are short on time and need the rice pudding to cool quickly so that you can freeze it, there are ways around this. The most common way is to give the pudding an ice bath. This accelerates the cooling process by exposing the warm pudding to cold water.
To do this you simply transfer the rice pudding from the pan into an airtight container. You can then seal the container and submerge it in water which is ice cold for roughly 20 minutes. This will cool the pudding to a temperature that is freezer safe.
If you decide to let the pudding cool naturally, the first step once it has cooled is transferring to an airtight, freezer-safe container. You should fill the container up until it has about 2-inches left at the top.
The water content of the rice pudding will expand when frozen and cause the entire mixture to fill the container.
You should then place a layer of saran wrap across the pudding before sealing with the lid. Once this is completed you can simply label the container with the date of freezing, and lay flat in your freezer to avoid any spillages.
How to defrost rice pudding
Once frozen, rice pudding can last up to 3 months in the freezer. But for the best taste experience, it should be eaten as soon as possible because the texture and flavor will deteriorate the longer it has been frozen.
When you decide to eat your frozen rice pudding, the defrosting process is just as easy as the freezing process. You can simply take the container of rice pudding out of the freezer and place it in the fridge.
Leave the container in the fridge overnight and come morning you will find that the rice pudding has thawed thoroughly. You should never leave the rice pudding to defrost at room temperature. It has a high milk content, and this will cause the pudding to turn quicker and become inedible.
Depending on your preference, you can then either reheat the pudding or eat cold. If you prefer your rice pudding chilled then you're good to go. But if you prefer it heated, you have a few options for how to do this.
The most common is to reheat the rice pudding on the hob. This method ensures that the mixture has heated thoroughly and also allows you to give the pudding a good stir before you eat it.
Simply simmer the mixture in a saucepan over low heat, once it has reached your desired temperature you can then add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Alternatively, you may choose to reheat the rice pudding in a microwave. This is a very easy option, but you must add a cup of water to the mixture before heating it. The microwave is likely to dry out the mixture, so the water will counteract this and allow you to enjoy your meal.
Factors to consider before freezing RICE PUDDING
As is most common with freezing things, there are some factors that you should consider before choosing to freeze your excess rice pudding.
The first is the ingredients you use to make the rice pudding. This is especially important if you are making a batch of rice pudding intending to freeze.
One great way to give your rice pudding a longer shelf life is by using a milk alternative. Rice pudding is commonly made with whole milk, but this has an extremely short shelf life which can be affected by freezing.
To improve the texture and consistency of your pudding once defrosted, you should consider using a milk alternative such as evaporated, condensed, or even coconut milk.
You should also consider the type of rice that you use. Long grain rice tends to make for drier and denser rice pudding, whereas short grain tends to be a lot more watery.
Consider which will freeze better and choose accordingly. Alternatively, if you plan on making rice pudding exclusively to freeze you could replace the milk with water to freeze.
This will provide the pudding with a longer shelf life, and allows you to add fresh milk to the recipe when you are reheating it.
In short, the answer is yes, rice pudding is freezable.
You can easily freeze your excess rice pudding to enjoy in the future.
Alternatively, if you are making a batch of rice pudding to freeze for the future there are some changes you can make to the recipe to give it a longer shelf life.
Different ingredients can cause changes to the texture, so follow this guide for the best freezer-friendly rice pudding.


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United States Population
The United States has the third highest population in the world, and it is estimated at approximately 300 million people today. It is a very diverse country with people from virtually all races and religions.
The major racial groups in the United States are: Whites 78%, African Americans 12%, Mestizos (people of mixed Spanish and Indian descent) 6%, Asians just under 4% and Native Americans less than 1%. Approximately 15% of Americans are Latinos, although they may be of any race.


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Last week I introduced the leadership style matrix and talked about how it provides a framework for thinking about leading differently in different situations (hence the term situational leadership). Today we're going to take a look at how leaders know which quadrant to lead from.
To answer the question, "How should I lead in this situation?" one must be able to first identify what the situation is and figure out how prepared the follower is to be successful. Remember my examples last week: fixing plumbing, installing an outdoor electrical socket, building a treehouse, and mowing the lawn. I put all four of those examples under the larger umbrella of "work around the house". For different jobs around the house I had different levels of readiness, and, hence, I really need different levels of leadership.
So there are four basic steps to using the SitLead model, and today we'll spend our time looking at and understanding the first two. The four steps are:
- Identify the task
- Diagnose readiness
- Match and communicate leadership style
- Manage the movement
A key concept in understanding the SitLead model is that if step 1 is not done accurately – or skipped entirely – the model falls apart. Using examples from the last post, if you were my leader you would need to lead me differently if I was installing plumbing, building a tree house, or mowing the lawn.
And that's step 1 – it really is as simple as that. In a classroom it's identifying the standard to be learned that day, and in leadership it's as simple as answering the question, "What is it I am asking my follower to do right now?" Once the task is identified then the leader can move on to step 2, which is to identify the follower's readiness in successfully completing that task. Do they need detailed directions, can they handle it on their own, or is it somewhere in-between? Do they need a lot of encouragement and support from me or something more along the lines of a simple check-in and a "way-to-go!" at the end?
When diagnosing readiness there are two basic ideas that influence someone's readiness to do a task, and, as a result, indicate the leadership style the leader will use. The two ideas are ability and willingness. If we recreate the matrix from last week, but use ability and willingness as the axes, we get this:
While this diagram illustrates how the two areas of ability and willingness interact, we need to make some changes to it in order to make it align with the leadership matrix. So let's do this: since we thought of leadership style as a matrix, let's think of a person's readiness as a continuum, with ability being the primary indicator and willingness being the secondary indicator:
So you'll see here immediately we have two sides to the model: on the right is someone who has low ability while on the left side is someone who has high ability. Just to clean up the model a little bit let's change the terms to simplify things:
Defining these two terms (Ability and Willingness) is key to understanding this step. The former is easier to define but possibly harder (for us in education) to accept. Ability is defined by someone performing at a sustained, acceptable level. It is answering the question, "Is this person currently doing what is expected and doing it well?" If the answer is "Yes" then we diagnose their readiness as "Able"; if the answer is "No" then we diagnose their readiness as "Unable". This is crucial to understanding the model. Ability and capability are not synonymous. Just because someone can do something does not mean that they are doing something. Go back to my example of fixing plumbing. Am I capable of fixing plumbing? Well, with enough training and support, probably. But am I able to fix my currently leaking toilet? No, I am not. And so I need someone to lead me based off my capability, not off my ability.
Let's apply this to the classroom: just because a student has the potential (capability) to learn a concept or demonstrate a skill does not mean they currently know it or are demonstrating it. Every teacher I know believes that students can learn. And at the same time every teacher I know also struggles to figure out how to support students when they aren't learning. That is the difference between Able and Capable.
The second term (Willingness) is diagnosed after diagnosing ability. Once we determine ability we have to answer the question, "Is this person willing to perform the task?" If they are then we diagnose their readiness as "Willing"; if they are not then we diagnose their readiness as "Unwilling". Willingness itself is a vague term, so let's clarify what we mean by that… Someone who is Willing is confident, motivated, and committed to doing the task. Someone who is Unwilling is lacking in one or more of those three areas (ie, they might be unconfident, unmotivated, or uncommitted – but they don't necessarily have to be all three).
I think an example is probably needed at this point… Let's go back to my previous examples and see how we would diagnose me:
- Fixing Plumbing: Am I currently able to fix a plumbing problem? The answer is no, so I'm unable. Am I willing to fix a plumbing problem? No – I hate plumbing. So I am Unwilling. My readiness level for plumbing is:
- Running an electrical outlet: Am I currently able to run an electrical outlet?The answer is no, partly because in that specific example I had never done it before, so I'm unable. But am I willing to do it? Yes, in the example I provided I was perfectly willing – but I needed support and guidance. So my readiness level for running an electrical outlet outside is:
- Building a treehouse: Am I currently able to build an outdoor structure with wood? The answer was yes – I have built decks, swing sets, and other outdoor "stuff" with wood, so I'm able. Am I willing to doit? Yes, I'm willing,but I'm also unconfident since I have never done it before. For the same of simplicity, since "unconfident" isn't a word we use often, let's say I'm "insecure"). So since I am insecure – even though I might want to do it – I am unwilling. My readiness level is:
- Finally, let's look at mowing the grass: Am I currently able to mow my lawn?. The answer is yes – so I am Able. Am I willing to mow my lawn? The answer is yes – I am confident I can do it, I'm committed to making it happen, and I'm motivated to do it. So my readiness level is:
Once readiness is identified then we can actually decide how to lead that person, but we'll get to that next week. For now, I'd encourage you to spend the next week thinking through these terms and seeing how it impacts your response to people around you – even if those people are students in your classroom. Are they able to perform the task you're asking them to do? Are they willing (meaning are they confident, committed, and motivated)? How might the answers to those two questions impact your interactions with them?


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The following is an interview with John T. E. Richardson, author of Howard Andrew Knox: Pioneer of Intelligence Testing at Ellis Island
Question: Who is the subject of your book?
John T.E. Richardson: Howard Andrew Knox was one of the physicians employed by the U.S. Public Health Service at the Ellis Island immigration station in New York during the first part of the twentieth century. He and his colleagues were charged with assessing the health and in particular the intelligence of potential immigrants who were seeking entry to the United States. Many books have been written about the experiences of the immigrants at Ellis Island, but less has been written about the physicians who were responsible for examining them. Knox's work is barely known.
Q: Why was Knox's work at Ellis Island important?
J.T.E.R: Knox made a key contribution in developing a wide range of new intelligence tests with which to test potential immigrant and in promoting the idea that any adequate measure of intelligence should be based on both verbal and nonverbal ("performance") tests. Although his own work in this field was confined to a period of just four years between May 1912 and May 1916, it represents a crucial link between the early endeavors of Francis Galton, Alfred Binet, and Henry Goddard (whose tests were mainly verbal in nature) and the later work of Rudolf Pintner, Robert Yerkes, and David Wechsler (who accepted the need for both verbal and nonverbal tests).
Q: Why did we not know about Knox's work?
J.T.E.R: Knox is nowadays an almost wholly neglected figure in historical research on intelligence testing. His contribution was apparently widely known until the Second World War, but since then he has barely been mentioned in accounts of this field, and his life and work have often been described inaccurately. During his time at Ellis Island, Knox published sixteen articles in several different learned journals, yet only one or two of his publications have tended to be cited, and hardly anything can be gathered from published sources about Knox as a person.
Q: How have you been able to add to the knowledge about Knox?
J.T.E.R: There is a good deal of unpublished material in the U.S. National Archives and elsewhere about Knox's work at Ellis Island. More important, however, I am the only researcher to have made contact with Knox's descendants, and they provided access to his letters, photographs, and other documents. My background as a psychologist means that I have been able to locate Knox in his scientific context and historical context, but these invaluable family contacts mean that I have been able to locate Knox in his personal and social context as well.
Q: What has your biography achieved?
J.T.E.R: My book describes the various ways in which the Ellis Island tests were used and their impact on the subsequent course of intelligence testing. I also provide an objective assessment of Knox's contribution to the development of intelligence tests. My biography contains a thorough account of Knox's life and work and reinstates him in the history of psychological testing.


Sun Java System Access Manager 7.1 Developer's Guide
Setting Up a Client Identity
Some of the Access Manager components such as SAML, User Management, Policy, require an identity for the client. The client application reads configuration data to identify the client. You can set up the identity for the client in one of two ways:
Note –
Some of the configuration attributes (such as password) are encrypted and stored in the data store as an Encryption/Decryption Key. If such attributes have to be decrypted by the client, the property must be set, and must be the same as that of the Access Manager Server.
This value is generated at installation time and stored in the following file:
To Set Username and Password Properties
The following properties can be used to set the username and password that can be used by client SDK to obtain the configuration parameters. The authenticated username should have permissions to read the configuration data for SAML and User Management.
For scenarios where plain text password would be security concern, an encrypted password can be provided using the property: com.iplanet.am.service.secret.
If an encrypted password is provided, the encryption key must also be provided using the property: am.encryption.pwd.
To Set an SSO Token Provider
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Researchers from Oregon State University suggest that the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin C needs to be higher than current guidelines. This conclusion may be relevant to individuals who are identified as deficient in this nutrient by a lab test.
"Significant numbers of people in the U.S. and around the world are deficient in vitamin C, and there's growing evidence that more of this vitamin could help prevent chronic disease," said researcher Balz Frei, who co-authored a paper published in the Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.
The current RDA for vitamin C is 75 milligrams for women and 90 milligrams for men. However, at these levels, up to one-third and 20 percent of people are marginally and severely deficient in this nutrient, respectively. High-risk populations include smokers, college students and the elderly.
Signs of a marginal vitamin C deficiency include malaise and lethargy, according to the researchers. They recommend increasing the RDA to 200 milligrams. According to their reviews of the preexisting literature, higher levels of vitamin C are associated with optimal blood pressure, better immune function and reductions in the risk of inflammatory conditions.
In the meantime, individuals who are worried about whether they are consuming enough vitamin C may benefit from a lab test.
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Height: 26.500 cm
Length: 26.500 cm
Room 72: Ancient Cyprus
Bronze bowl handles
From Cyprus, about 850-750 BC
Decorated with lotus flowers
These handles would have been riveted onto the upper sides of one or more roughly hemispherical bowls. The lotus flowers would have appeared above the rim. Bronze bowls of this variety are typically Cypriot and occur in Cyprus between about 1050 and 750 BC. However, none of the surviving examples is as large as the bowls to which these handles must have belonged. From Cyprus they were introduced to the Near East, the Greek world and Italy.
The bronze bowls perhaps derive from earlier Cypriot bowls of pottery that have a single handle that is visible over the rim. A roughly hemispherical bronze bowl has a single riveted handle and a knob, in place of a lotus flower, appearing above the rim. It comes from a Cypriot tomb of the mid-eleventh century BC, and may form a link between the pottery and the bronze series.
V. Tatton-Brown, Ancient Cyprus, 2nd ed. (London, The British Museum Press, 1997)
M-J. Chavane, 'Vases de bronze du Musée du Chypre', Collection de la Mason de lOri (1982)


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Active wake closely follows oscillating OX-A levels across preclinical species. The time course of OX-A levels in CSF and active wake were highest during the dark phase in nocturnal rodents (A) and during the light phase in diurnal species (B). Mean OX-A levels and time spent in active wake are plotted ± standard error of the mean (SEM) over a 24-h period (dark period shaded) for 6-h and 30-min intervals, respectively. OX-A levels were determined by meso-scale immunoassay at 6-h time points in mice (n = 3; 50 pooled CSF samples each), rats (n = 8 samples each), dogs (n = 8 samples each), and rhesus monkeys (n = 8 samples for ported animals, each). Mean time in active wake under baseline conditions was determined by EEG from telemeterized mice (6 days, n = 7), rats (6 days, n = 7), dogs (10 days, n = 6), and rhesus monkeys (5 days, n = 7).
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Getting efficient might be hard at times. But the truth is, it's always only about the way you approach work and your own self-discipline.Here's the inner sources that will answer you question about "how to increase productivity."
How to Increase Productivity Using Inner Sources?
It is possible to multiply your efficiency simply by discovering and using your inner sources, something that depends only on you and your attitude to your productiveness. To get organized and efficient, here are some simple steps you can follow and tips to increase productivity.
1. Plan Your Day In Advance
This is a simple trick that will help you get several times more efficient and organized than you usually are, and you don't even need anything for it, just 15 minutes of planning in the evening.
When the day is over, sit down and take some time to build plans and schedule the things you want to get done tomorrow. These will be your little goals to achieve within a day about how to increase productivity. You can get even more organized and draft an actual plan for the next day.
When you have a clear picture of what needs to be done within a day, it is also much easier to manage the time you need to complete everything you planned.
2. Work in Blocks, One at a Time
Sometimes you can get overwhelmed when you see just how much work needs to be done. To avoid that feeling, people often end up not doing anything as they don't know where to start.
However, there is a way around this issue: you need to work in blocks, with little breaks. When writing your plan, try to predict how much time you will need for each task and group the things you need to do in blocks.
Complete Your Tasks Timely
Then you can see when you can take a break, and all that work will not seem as overwhelming anymore, there will be time to rest and time to work when the question is comes on how to increase productivity.
If you feel like you are lagging behind and there is no way you can do everything as planned, you can look for places to outsource your tasks. For example, if you need to write a paper – find the best place to buy an essay.
3. Start Your Day Right
After having a good sleep at night, get active right away. Get efficient from the early morning, preferably around 7 am or 8 am, this will automatically add some extra hours to your day.
Make sure to start your day with a healthy breakfast, followed by your morning routine. It's something like letting your body know that this day is going to be all about being organized and efficient.
Do something that energizes you, have a cup of coffee, or do a quick morning workout. Following your morning rituals, take the plan you drafted the previous evening and start getting each task done one by one.
4. Get Rid of Your Distractions
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Getting interrupted is the worst thing. Phone calls, app notifications, social media messages – all of those usually get in the way of being productive.
When you are in the mood for getting a lot of things done, it is crucial to make sure no one and nothing will interrupt you. Consider finding a quiet place like a small cafe where you can spend 3 hours without being disturbed and focus on achieving your little goals.
If social media is anything of an issue for your efficiency – turn off all your notifications or even set a limit on the apps that make you less productive, like Instagram.
5. Know When You Finish
When you know when you finish work, it gets much easier to get efficient since you have something of a deadline, and you need to complete everything by that time.
Having a finishing time usually helps you speed up. Suppose you have a meeting with your friends at 6 pm and you need to get everything done by then.
Naturally, if you really want to meet them and have some fun together, you will do your very best to meet that deadline. That's why it is reasonable to know when you finish so that you would put your work into something of a time frame.
Final Thought About Increasing Productivity
It does not really matter what kind of work you do when it comes to efficiency. It might be studies, a full-time job, or some freelance assignments.
Whatever the case about how to increase productivity, you can easily get more efficient and save some time by doing effective time management and planning your day step by step.
It's also much easier to cope with any amount of work when you have everything structured, it does not seem as overwhelming anymore when you know what time you start, what time you finish, and how much work you need to get done within what time frame.
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HMO Glycan Array
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant solid ingredient in breast milk. These sugars - unique to human milk - protect newborns from disease and infection, establish healthy gut bacteria, and are essential for infant brain, intestinal, and immune system development.
Inaugural studies of HMOs have found many potential benefits for the incorporation of HMOs in infant formula as well as medications for adults. They have been found not only to restore beneficial microorganisms to the gut, but also function as a natural antiviral, inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and inhibit tumor cell growth. In addition, HMO profiling has been used to evaluate infant digestive development, diarrhea incidence, morbidity and mortality, body composition, and risk of developing certain disorders.
Upon discovering these highly beneficial roles for HMOs, biopharmaceutical companies have begun to incorporate 1 or 2 of the abundant HMOs in their infant formula, and it is anticipated that more HMOs will be added in the future to better mimic the complete nutrition provided by natural breastmilk. However, the specific functions and interactions of these carbohydrates are still largely unstudied and there remains much potential for their application as biomarkers or in the development of drugs and infant formula.
Z Biotech's HMO Glycan Array is designed to make the investigation of HMOs easy and efficient. As leaders in the glycan microarray industry, we have developed sensitive, high-density arrays for the research of glycan-binding proteins and antibodies. Using minimal sample volume and only a few hours, these arrays can be tested with cells, antibodies, or other proteins to determine which HMOs interact and give insight into the functions of these HMOs and their binding partners.
HMO Glycan Features
Typical Binding Assay Result from the HMO Glycan Array
The HMO Glycan Array was assayed with biotinylated AAL lectin (10 μg/ml), followed by streptavidin-Cy3 (1 μg/ml). The array was scanned with a microarray scanner at 532nm wavelength. The positive control shows binding as expected. All HMOs containing fucose show fluorescent binding signal.


What do rats hate the most?
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Among the smells that rats hate are chemical odors such as the smell of naphthalene, the stench of rat predators like cats, raccoons, and ferrets, as well as several natural scents such as the smell of citronella, peppermint and eucalyptus oils.
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Moreover, what smell will keep rats away?
Because of their highly developed sense of smell, rats are very susceptible to certain odors. Peppermint oil, castor oil and citronella oil all drive rats away. Use cotton balls soaked in these oils, or just spread a little oil around where the rats are staying, and they'll leave for less pungent climes.
Similarly, does bleach keep rats away? Rats, like many humans, do not like the strong smell of bleach. Spraying a solution of bleach and water around the rats' hangout will possibly help drive them away. Of course, if rats are not already inside, spraying a bleach solution at an entrance point may help deter them from gaining access to your home.
Also question is, how do you repel rats?
To use, mix 2 cups of ammonia with 200mls of water and 2-3 spoons of detergent and place in a bowl near locations where rats are commonly found. Ammonia is a super cleaning agent, but it acts as an excellent repelling agent to the rodents.
What home remedy can I use to get rid of rats?
Effective Home Remedies to Get Rid of Rats
 1. Mothballs.
 2. Ammonia.
 3. Peppermint Oil.
 4. Owl's Feather.
 5. Pepper Flakes.
 6. Onions and Garlic.
 7. A mixture of Plaster of Paris with Cocoa Powder.
 8. Instant Potatoes.
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What are rats afraid of?
Roof rats hate changes to their environments, and they are strongly affected by unfamiliar odors. Here are some ways you can scare rats away from your home and deter mice from getting inside: Use cotton balls soaked in clove or peppermint oil around their points of entry or near food sources.
Can onions kill rats?
To kill rats naturally, you can place these leaves in their holes. These rodents will choke on the leaf, thus killing them. Onions Onions are another food you can use to kill rats naturally. All you need to do is to slice an onion, place it near their holes and wait for them to enjoy the feast.
What food kills rats?
Only a small number of human foods are toxic to rats. Top of the list is blue cheese, which could kill your pet. Others are licorice, poppy seeds and bitter almonds. Green potatoes are toxic to most animals, including you, and rats are just as vulnerable.
Does salt water kill rats?
Super Self-Sufficient. I don't know about rodents, but a heavy saltwater mix, sprayed on the surface of wood will kill most bugs.
How does baking soda kill rats?
Baking soda is actually sodium bicarbonate and will readily decompose to produce carbon dioxide gas under acidic conditions. So, the rat eats baking soda which then comes into contact with acids in the rats stomach. The baking soda turns into a bunch of gas that the rat can't expel which somehow then kills that rat.
Does vinegar keep rats away?
Vinegar has an unpleasant smell and if used in the pipes and u-bend it may temporarily keep them away. It can sting and would be unpleasant for the rat. Some websites swear that it is effective at repelling rats.
Does cinnamon get rid of rats?
Mice are a common annoyance at households and apartments, and always seem to be able to find a way through cracks and crevices. A natural way of getting rid of mice is to use 100-percent cinnamon oil, which mice don't like. Concentrated cinnamon oil will help deter mice from entering your home.
Why do rats come out in the daytime?
Rats are nocturnal creatures, so they are most active between dusk and dawn. If you do see rats during the day, it usually means that the nest has been disturbed, or they are hunting for food, or there is a large infestation.
How do I get rid of rats outside?
5 ways to get rid of rats without poison
 1. RECRUIT OWLS TO EAT THE RATS. Owls, and other birds of prey, are natural rat eradicators.
 2. USE TRAPS. Baiting traps to lure and kill rats is something most folks are familiar with.
What is the best rat repellent?
10 Best Rat Repellent Reviews
 - Triple Action Rodent Repellent *GM-X Mouse Rat Repellent Ultrasonic.
 - Eco-Defense Mice Repellent – Organic Spray.
 - Peppermint Essential Oil 4 oz.
 - Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Humane Mice Control.
 - Vehicle Protection by Exterminators Choice-Mice & Rodent Repellent.
How do you kill rats with black pepper?
A home remedy that works on mice and rats is black pepper. Liberally apply it where the vermin is seen and they will leave. Of course, keeping all trash off the ground will take the source of food away from them to begin with.
How do you know if rats are gone?
Older droppings become grayer in color. If the droppings are old, they will start crumble if you touch them. If mice or rats or nesting in a particular area, you will see that there will be more droppings around that particular area. Newly found marks are lighter in color and as time progresses they get darker.
What attracts rats to your house?
There are two main things that can attract mice and rats to your house – food and shelter. If you don't tidy up properly and there's food waste on the floor or surfaces, rodents are going to love it! Rats and mice also need shelter, particularly during winter to avoid the worst of the cold.
How do you get rid of rats under decking?
Avoid leaving any type of food outside and always clean up well after barbecues. If you do get them under your deck, then you can either use a poison carefully, any type of trap, or use a trap if you prefer to capture them and return them to a river or wooded area.
What sounds do rats hate?
Ultrasonic devices to repel rats emit a high frequency sound that is thought to be annoying to rodents. If the rodent can hear the sound, it supposedly will nest elsewhere. You must use multiple devices as they do not transmit through walls into other rooms or around furniture.
What will repel rodents?
Peppermint oil, cayenne pepper, pepper and cloves.
Mice are said to hate the smell of these. Lightly soak some cotton balls in oils from one or more of these foods and leave the cotton balls in places where you've had problems with mice.


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Green Monster at Fenway Part 2 Solving the problem to determine the minimum velocity to hit a ball with to clear the Green Monster
Green Monster at Fenway Part 2
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- When we left off, we were trying to figure out: what did the magnitude of our initial velocity
- need to be for the ball to clear the Green Monster at Fenway park, assuming that the batter hits it at a 45 degree angle,
- and he hits it one meter above home plate, and the Green Monster is 96 meters away and it's 11.3 meters high.
- So, the x-component of the displacement when it's at 96 meters, the y-component of the displacement has
- to be 10.3 meters. Not the 11.3. Because it's already
- starting at one meter high, it just has to get 10.3 more, it just needs to be 10.3 meters higher.
- And we set up the problem, we set up our formula we derived in multiple videos
- on displacement as a function of time and inital velocity
- and our acceleration, and now we're ready to go because we have all of the ingredients.
- So let's apply it. And what's really neat is, we'll essentially be able to do
- both the horizontal and the vertical components at the same time now that we've expressed all of
- our vectors in engineering notation, as a combination of scaled multiples of i and j vectors.
- So, our displacement as a function of time, our displacement as a function of time,
- I'll just write it all in green, is going to be equal to v sub i times t.
- Well, v sub i is all of this business right over here. v sub i is all of this business.
- And if you multiply a vector times a scalar, and t is a scalar, it's just a number,
- you just multiply each, you just scale each of its components by that much.
- So this is going to be equal to square root of 2, lemme, lemme make it...
- So, this part, maybe I should, so this part right over here, this part right over here,
- is going to be square root of 2 over 2 times the magnitude of our initial velocity, times time times
- i, so I'm just multiplying this times time. So both of these terms have to be multiplied times time.
- Both of these component vectors.
- Plus square root of 2 over 2, time v sub i, times time, because we're multiplying it
- by this time right over here, times j.
- So that is v sub i times t over there. Maybe I'll make the t in yellow just so you see
- that this t, I've just distributed this t onto both terms on the, on our initial velocity vector.
- So, this thing expands onto all of this business over here. I'll underline it in the same way.
- It expands into all that stuff over there, and then over here we're scaling the acceleration
- vector, we're essentially multiplying it by t squared over 2. So we multiply every term here
- by t squared over 2. Well, there really isn't an i term, we can just ignore it, so all we have is this
- j term. And we multiply it by t squared over 2. So all of this over here is this vector
- times t squared over 2. So if I multiply this by t squared over 2, I get the divided by 2 part,
- 9.8 divided by 2 is -4.9 and then t squared j.
- So this part right over here gives us this right here. I just multiplied
- t squared over 2 times -9.8 to get the magnitude right over here, and it's going,
- it's in the vertical direction, although this negative tells us that we're going down in the vertical
- direction. Now remember, remember, we need to get, we need to figure out, we need to figure out what
- this velocity needs to be. So we have to have some constraints here because we have
- 2 unknowns here. We have a t and we have a v, but luckily we can set up 2 equations.
- Because we said that our necessary displacement, when we just tip the top of the wall,
- has to be, so I call that the necessary displacement.
- So the displacement necessary has to be 96 in the horizontal direction,
- 96 meters in the horizontal direction, 96 meters in the horizontal direction,
- and 10.3 meters in the vertical direction. So, plus 10.3 meters in the vertical direction.
- So how can we set up 2 equations here? So what's the, what's the horizontal component
- of all of this business up here? Well, the horizontal component of all of this is
- what's multipied by the i vector. I can even write, make it orange right over there.
- So that needs to be equal to this right over here, and what's the vertical component?
- Well, the vertical component is all the stuff that's multiplied by the j vector.
- And actually, we can group them, we could factor out a j vector, I guess is one way to think about it.
- And all of that needs to be equal to this! Needs to be this over here. And so that essentially gives
- us 2 equations and 2 unknowns, and allows us to solve for the necessary v to clear the Green Monster.
- So let's try that out. So this first equation, we get, right over here, square root of 2 over 2,
- times our initial velocity times time, needs to be equal to 96, right? The magnitude
- here has to be equal to the same magnitude here. And then if we talk about all of the j components,
- we could factor out all of the j components, we could factor out a j here, so all of this stuff
- is multiplied by j, all of this stuff is multiplied by j, I essentially just factored it out,
- so this is the magnitude in the vertical direction, and that needs to be equal to 10.3.
- So our second, our second equation with two unknowns is square root of 2 over 2, times the magnitude
- of our initial velocity, times time, minus 4.9 t squared, needs to be equal to 10.3.
- And our goal here is to solve for v sub i. To solve for the magnitude of our initial velocity.
- Well what we could do here is solve for t here, in terms of v sub i,
- the substitute back in here, then solve for that v, that, that necessary initial velocity, or the
- magnitude of it. So, to solve for t here, pretty straight forward, you just divide both sides
- by square root of 2 over 2 v sub i, square root of 3 v sub i, these guys over here cancel out,
- and you get t is equal to 96 over all of this business, which is the same thing as saying
- t is equal to, t is equal to, dividing by square root of 2 over 2 is the same thing as multiplying by
- 2 over the square root of 2, which is really just the square root of 2. So let me just do that.
- This right over here, I'll write it over here, so 96 over the square root of 2 over 2, is equal to
- 96 times 2 over the square root of 2. And 2 divided by the square root of two is just
- the square root of 2. So this simplifies to 96 square roots of 2. 96 square roots of 2 over our initial
- velocity. And now we can take this, and we can substitute it back into this other constraint,
- where every time we see a t, and then we'll have one equation with one unknown.
- We will get, we will get square root of two...I'll do that in blue.
- We will get square root of 2 over 2 times the magnitude of our initial velocity time time.
- We just figured out that time is all of this business over here, so it's times
- 96 times the square root of 2 over v sub i, minus 4.9, times t squared. Minus 4.9 times t squared.
- Well what's t squared? T squared is the same thing as this thing squared, so it's minus 4.9
- times 96 squared, times square root of 2 squared, so that's just 2, all of that over v sub i squared.
- Did I do that right? Yeah, if I square this I get 96 squared, times square root of 2 squared,
- which is just 2, over v sub i squared, and then that, it needs to be equal to, that needs to be equal
- to 10.3. And now we just need to solve for v sub i. It might look daunting, but it's not going to be
- as bad, if we just keep, if we keep our heads down and we focus on the


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Just as we strive to enter
good schools to study the worldly,
we should strive to enter
the best school [Pure Land] to master the Dharma.
- Stonepeace
Question: There are some who say that one vows to be reborn in this filthy land in order to convert the beings by one's teaching, and that one does not vow to go to the Pure Land to be reborn. How is this so?
Answer: Of such persons also there is a certain group. Why? If the body resides in [an estate from which there is] no backsliding, or beyond, in order to convert the sundry evil beings it may dwell in contamination without becoming contaminated or encounter evil without being transformed, just as the swan and the duck may enter the water but the water cannot wet them. Such persons as these can dwell in filth and extricate the beings from their suffering. But if the person is in truth an ordinary man, I only fear that his own conduct is not yet established, and that if he encounters suffering he will immediately change. He who wishes to save him will perish together with him. For example, if one forces a chicken into the water, how can one not get wet?…
Question: There are some who say: "Within the Pure Land here are only enjoyable things. Much pleasure in clinging to enjoyment hinders and destroys the practice of the Way. Why should one vow to go thither and be reborn?"
Answer: Since it is called "Pure Land", it means that there are no impurities in it. If one speaks of "clinging to enjoyment," this refers to lust and the afflictions. If so,why call it pure?
Excerpt from 'The Compendium On The Happy Land' [An-lo Chi]
Ti'en-t'ai Master Tao-ch'o
The Buddhist Tradition In India, China And Japan
Edited By William Theodore de Bary
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2 Responses to "Why Not Stay In Samsara?"
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 From the 13th Pure Land Patriarch:
 Question: Are the Mind-only Pure Land and the Self-nature Amitabha the same as or different from the Western Pure Land and Amitabha in the Pure Land?
 It is precisely because of the Self-Nature Amitabha that the practitioner must recite the name of Buddha Amitabha of the West seeking rebirth in the Pure Land – so as to achieve the Self-Nature Amitabha through gradual cultivation. If he merely grasps at the Self-Nature Amitabha but does not recite the name of Buddha Amitabha of the West, he cannot achieve immediate escape from birth and death – not even if he is truly awakened, much less if (like most people who ask this question) he is pretentious and just indulges in empty talk without engaging in practice.
 Thus the answer to your question [are the mind-Only Pure Land and the Self-Nature Amitabha the same as or different from the Western Pure Land and Amitabha in the Pure Land?] is that they are one yet two before Buddhahood is attained, two yet one after Buddhahood is attained.
 - Pure-Land Zen, Zen Pure-Land: Letters from Patriarch Yin Kuang: _URL_
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 Desmond Peck January 19, 2013
 The Pure Land is a paradise where sentient beings can learn and practise the Dharma without karmic obstructions. In Samsara, the presence of various mental and physical illnesses, plus hostile and unfavourable living conditions, makes it near impossible to be a good person even.
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Air forces"Beltechexport" Company supplies the following Air Force Equipment with all support facilities:
- aircrafts: MiG-29, Su-24MK, Su-25, Su-27;
- helicopters: Mi-8 (Mi-17), Mi-24 (Mi-35).
Unmanned aerial vehiclesBelarusian enterprises are developing and producing a wide range of unmanned aerial vehicles. We are supplying unmanned aerial vehicles of various profiles:
- terrain survey (with 30–70 km radius of action);
- reconnaissance and patrol (with radius of action up to 290 km);
- attack (for surveillance operations, as well as transportation and application of special payloads, including armament);
- on airships (with a capability of flight with a low speed and hovering over an object).
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The Global Economic Crisis in Latin America
Impacts and Responses
Edited by Michael Cohen
Published May 31st 2012 by Routledge – 208 pages
When the 2008 housing market bubble burst in the United States, a financial crisis rippled from the epi-center in the United States across borders into economies both near and far, causing persistent social and economic detriment in many countries. The Global Economic Crisis in Latin America: Impacts and Responses is an examination of the impacts and responses in the diverse Latin American region through the lens of three countries: Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.
1. Introduction Michael Cohen, Mitch Cook and Tanushree Dutta Isaacman Part 1: Setting the Global Context 2. How Has Latin America Fared During the Global Financial Crisis? Jose Antonio Ocampo 3. The Global Economic Crisis: What does it mean for the Developming World? Deepak Nayyar Part 2: Argentina, Brazi, and Mexico 4. Argentina and the International Economic Crisis: Unconventional Resilience 5. The Mexican Economy and the International Financial Crisis Juan Carolox, Moreno-Brid and Ramón Padilla-Pérz 5. Brazilian Economic Policy and the _PHONE_ Crisis Nelson Barbosa 6. The Mexican Economy and the International Financial Crisis Juan Carolos Moreno-Brid and Ramón Padilla-Pérez Part 3: Cross-Cutting Issues 7. Global Recession and the Informal Economy: Evidence from Latin America and Beyond Martha Alter Chen 8. The City in the Global Crisis: Understanding Impacts and Strengthening the Performance of Stimulus Packages Michael Cohen 9. Municipal Finance and State Performance in the Crisis: The Experience of Brazil and Mexico Mitchell Cook 10. Conclusion, A Criticial Juncturre: Expermentation & Recovery Michael Cohen, Tamushree Dutta Isaacman and Mitchell Cook
Michael Cohen is Professor of International Affairs and Director of the International Affairs Program at the New School University, USA.


text: |Apple trees can grow to a height of 30 feet and a width of 15 feet with a growth of 8 to 12 feet per year. They require rich soil, moderate watering, good drainage and full sun. When planting, space trees according to their ultimate size. To prevent corrective pruning later on, frequent light pruning during the tree's early years is required. It is recommended to prune mature trees to allow new growth and to permit sunlight to reach into the tree to discourage mildew. Scab is the most troublesome disease that affects apple trees. Fire blight, apple rust disease, black rot, and bitter rot can all be a problem as well as the following insect pests: aphids, red mite, flat-headed apple-tree borer, friot-tree bark beetle, codling moth, and apple maggots.


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Improve Men Sexual Health by doing Exercises
Kegel Exercise is the best way to increase the men physical health (Men Sexual Health). If you need to make yourself physically stronger sexual health then you needs to consider the kegel exercise. It will reinforce your Pelvic floor muscles. By having a strong pelvic muscles a man can improve his sexual health. Before starting the exercise pattern it is very important to consider the following points.
1. While urinating, use multiple pauses in urination. Stop the urine flow stream and then start. By doing this you are focusing the exact muscles which are called pelvic floor muscles. By doing this practice you are making your pelvic floor muscles stronger. This practice should not be so often as it may Leeds you towards urine infection.
2. Create the exercise of your anal muscles. These muscles are usually prevents you to pass gas and bowel movement. By holding and releasing these muscles you are considering the pelvic floor muscles. Do this work out in duplication of small episodes.
3. Take the medical assistance if you have a problem to do the pelvic floor muscles exercise. In some cases some of the people not able to do this exercise properly. In this case your doctor or your medical guide will guide you how to perform this exercise properly.
4. Biofeedback Training is a technique which doctor use to monitor the pelvic floor muscles are working properly or not. In this technique doctors usually investigate the anal muscles internally. This technique helps to doctors and you as well to figure out the right use of muscles.
5. Follow rules of this exercise. Lie down on the floor mat or any other surface and try hold your pelvic muscles in different time intervals such 5 to 10 seconds.
6. As these exercise does not need any special arrangements. Use to do exercise while you are sitting or standing in straight position. Hold the muscles and free them in short time period of 5 seconds.
7. Make it habitual routine task of your life circle. Do the exercise while working in normal conditions such as watching TV and other domestic tasks.
8. First week do the five reps daily of belly crunches in the morning
9. The second week change the exercise into sit-ups five reps daily in the morning
10. Third week keep doing the end goal exercise with 20 reps in the morning
11. Increase the workout reps liable upon your conditions. It will take almost 8 to 10 weeks to have a strong pelvic muscles


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Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
The term Norwegians may refer to:
- People with a Norwegian ancestral or ethnic identity, whether living in Norway, emigrants, or the descendents of emigrants.
- Anyone whose mother tongue is Norwegian.
- Nationals or citizens of Norway, which also includes Samic and Ethnic Finnish minorities as well as recent non-European immigrants and their descendents (see: Demographics of Norway).
This article refers to the first definition, ethnic Norwegians and their descendents.
Norwegian Population Worldwide
|Total population:||7.8 million|
|Significant populations in:||Norway: 4.5 million|
|Related Languages||Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, Swedish, and to a lesser extent, all Germanic languages|
|Religion||The vast majority of Norwegians are Lutherans.|
|Related ethnic groups||Danes, Swedes, Icelanders, Faroese, and to a lesser extent, all Germanic ethnic groups|
Norwegians in Norway
There are nearly 4.5 million ethnic Norwegians living in Norway today. The Norwegians are a Scandinavian ethnic group, and the descendents of the Norse (along with the Swedes, Danes, Icelanders and Faroese). See also History of Norway.
The Norwegians enjoy a high quality of life. In this century, the UN has ranked Norway "The world's best place to live" in its annual Human Development Index (HDI) report, which is essentially a composite of quality of life, in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Norwegians in the Rest of the World
Norwegian citizens abroad
See also: List of Norwegian citizens abroad
As with many of the people from smaller European countries, Norwegians are spread throughout the world. There are more than 100,000 Norwegian citizens are living abroad permanently, mostly in the USA, the UK and in the other Scandinavian countries.
United States of America
See the complete article on Norwegian-Americans
Many Norwegians immigrated to the USA between the 1850s and the 1920s. Today, the descendants of these people are known as Norwegian-Americans. According to the 2000 US Census, 3 million Americans consider Norwegian to be their sole or primary ancestry. It is estimated that as many as 3 million more are of partial Norwegian ancestry.
Norwegian-Americans represent between 2 and 3% of the white non-Hispanic population in the US. They mostly live in the Upper Midwest.
During the same time period as Norwegian immigration to the USA, some Norwegians also immigrated to Canada. According to the 2001 Canadian census, 360,000 Canadians reported Norwegian ancestry. Approximately 180,000 of these consider Norwegian to be their sole or primary ancestry, and another 180,000 are of partial Norwegian ancestry.
Norwegians represent 1.5% of the total white Canadian population.
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Ten Facts About Castle Sieges in Ashes of Creation
The Ashes of Creation site has been updated with a new post called "10 Facts About Castle Sieges". These battles "are intended to be massive events with hundreds of people involved in a single Siege". The latest event saw over 200 players taking part though the team has set the goal to be "the largest organized PvP battles in any MMORPG".
Other facts include:
- tactics and strategy
- castle management
- castle aesthetics, strengths / weaknesses
- how classes play a role
- what determines occupation
- how castles affect Nodes
- capture points
- siege weaponry
Check it all out on the Ashes of Creation site.


text: 1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data Solve for x. x is greater than or equal to 0 and x is less than or equal to 2pi. (4/3)sinxcosx-sin22x=0 If there is a better way to approach this question than the way I did it below, please post it. Thanks. 2. Relevant equations N/A 3. The attempt at a solution (4/3)sinxcosx-sin22x=0 2(2sinxcosx)-3sin22x=0 2(sin2x)-3sin22x=0 2sin2x-3sin22x=0 sin2x(2-3sinx)=0 <------I know this is incorrect. How do I factor the previous line correctly? To solve the first part: sin2x=0 2x=sin-1(0)=0,pi,2pi,3pi,4pi therefore x=0, pi/2, pi, 3pi/2, 2pi I know there are other solutions for x. Please help!