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Linking Ecosystem Health Indicators and Collaborative Management: a Systematic Framework to Evaluate Ecological and Social Outcomes
Tischa A Muñoz-Erickson, Arizona State University
Bernardo Aguilar-González, Prescott College
Thomas D. Sisk, Northern Arizona University
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Collaborative management has gained popularity across the United States as a means of addressing the sustainability of mixed-ownership landscapes and resolving persistent conflicts in public lands management. At the same time, it has generated skepticism because its ecological and social outcomes are seldom measured. Evaluating the success of collaborative efforts is difficult because frameworks to assess on-the-ground outcomes are poorly developed or altogether lacking. Ecosystem health indicators are valuable tools for evaluating site-specific outcomes of collaboration based on the effects of collaboration on ecological and socioeconomic conditions. We present the holistic ecosystem health indicator, a promising framework for evaluating the outcomes of collaborative processes, which uses ecological, social, and interactive indicators to monitor conditions through time. Finally, we draw upon our experience working with the Diablo Trust, a community-based collaborative group in northern Arizona, USA, to illustrate the development of an indicator selection model generated through a stakeholder-driven process.
adaptive management; collaborative management; holistic ecosystem health indicator; northern Arizona rangeland; outcome evaluation; participatory approach; socio-ecological systems; sustainability
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Conception/Leipzig. Even the snow on Aconcagua Mountain in the Andes is polluted with PCBs. An international team of researchers detected low concentrations of these toxic, carcinogenic chlorine compounds in samples taken from America's highest mountain. The snow samples taken at an altitude of 6200 metres are among the highest traces found anywhere in the world of these substances, which have been banned since 2001. In particular, the samples contained more persistent compounds like hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 138) and heptachlorobiphenyl (PCB 180). Mountain ranges could be a natural trap for persistent organic pollutants that are transported by the atmosphere all over the world, say the scientists from IIQAB in Barcelona (Now IDAEA), the UFZ in Leipzig and the University of Concepcion in Chile, writing in the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters. According to the researchers, these findings highlight the need to investigate further the role of mountains in the spread of these pollutants and the associated risks. Just a few weeks ago, Swiss researchers found similar persistent environmental pollutants in glacial lakes in the Alps and pointed to potential risks to drinking water supplies.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are among the 'dirty dozen' persistent organic pollutants banned worldwide under the Stockholm Convention. Until the 1980s, PCBs were used primarily in transformers and capacitors and as hydraulic fluids and diluents. As well as causing chronic effects like acne, hair loss and liver damage, PCBs are also a suspected cause of male infertility. The toxin also represents a danger to a large number of animals because it accumulates in fatty tissue and is passed on via the food chain.
The study of environmental pollution in remote mountain regions is difficult because they are not easily accessible. "This is compounded by the fact that the concentrations are often so small that researchers have to bring back large quantities of snow just to reach the detection limit. While conventional extraction methods need at least a litre of snow, the solvent-free method we used works with 40 ml," explains Peter Popp of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), who analysed the samples in the laboratory in Leipzig. Roberto Quiroz of IIQAB, the Spanish research institute for environmental chemistry (now researcher at the EULA Chile Environmental Sciences Centre), adds, "On expeditions to high mountain peaks, every gram counts. We would never have been able to carry 40 litres of snow per sample. So we were very pleased that only 40 ml per sample were required for analysis in Leipzig." Aconcagua is in the southern Andes, close to the Chile-Argentina border, and has five large glaciers. It was a holy mountain of the Incas. As one of the Seven Summits (the highest mountains of each of the seven continents) Aconcagua is now a popular destination for mountaineers. The first to reach the summit was Swiss mountaineer Matthias Zurbriggen in 1897.
During the 2003 expedition, the Chilean researchers took samples at altitudes of 3500, 4300, 5000, 5800 and 6200 metres. The concentrations measured do not represent any immediate danger to mountaineers, who melt small quantities of snow to obtain water. The PCB concentration on Aconcagua was less than half a nanogram per litre. Compared with the values measured in other mountain and polar regions, the concentrations on the mountain peak in the Andes were relatively low. Concentrations four times higher have been measured in the Italian Alps, for instance – an indication that pollution in the southern hemisphere is less severe than in the northern hemisphere.
The PCB concentrations measured around the peak of Mount Aconcagua were approximately one-tenth of those found in earlier samples taken from Sierra Velluda, a mountain just 3500 metres high on the west side of the Andes in Chile. "This could be because of the way in which these pollutants accumulate in the snow. But it could also have something to do with the three hydroelectric power stations on the lower slopes of Sierra Velluda. Their transformers are potential sources of PCBs," suggests Ricardo Barra of the EULA-Chile Centre for Environmental Research at Concepcion University. "However, detecting PCBs in the snow on top of Aconcagua clearly shows that these compounds are transported to the Andes by the atmosphere and accumulate there."
The research findings are also relevant in relation to climate change: "The shrinking of the glaciers could lead to the pollutants stored in the glacier snow being carried down with the melt water," fears Roberto Quiroz. South America is not the only part of the world in which water from melting glaciers plays an important role in irrigation for farming and as a source of drinking water.

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Shraddha name popularity, meaning and origin
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The name "Shraddha" is of Indian origin and is commonly given to girls. It has its roots in Hinduism and holds significant cultural and religious importance. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "shraddha," which means faith, devotion, or trust.
Shraddha represents a deep sense of belief and reverence towards spiritual or religious practices. It embodies the idea of having unwavering faith in one's beliefs and dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to a particular deity, philosophy, or set of values. The name reflects the qualities of a person who is sincere, committed, and steadfast in their convictions.
Shraddha also carries the notion of respect and homage towards ancestors and elders. In Hindu rituals, "shraddha" refers to the ceremony performed to honor and offer prayers to departed souls. Hence, the name portrays a sense of reverence towards the lineage and heritage.
Overall, the name Shraddha symbolizes faith, devotion, and respect. It signifies a person who is deeply connected to their beliefs and traditions, and who upholds the values and practices that define their cultural identity.
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A few days ago I received my quarterly publication from the German Flute Society that featured a tribute to Peter-Lukas Graf, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
I thought I would use this occasion as well. Last May I attended his masterclass at the Conservatory in Amsterdam. What he had to say, especially about articulation, bears repeating. I find myself using these ideas with my students all the time.
Articulation is a matter of embouchure and air = quality of sound. During articulated passages, keep the tongue as if saying the "y" in "year". The tongue is always piano.
There are 4 kinds of articulation:
- Portato. Sustained articulation, using only enough of the tongue in order to repeat the note. There is a tiny little diminuendo at the end of each note.
- Detache. Here there is also a little diminuendo at the end of each note, and a little interruption between each note.
- Staccato. A short note with a big interruption. Personally, I like to keep the idea of the diminuendo - even if it is a nano second. That way, it gives each note a kind of "lift".
- Marcato/Martellato. Strong accent. The accent can't be done with the tongue (tongue must always be piano!), it must come from the air. You can practice it without the tongue by saying "ha-ha-ha-", moving the abdominal muscles. This articulation can't be done very fast.
There is also the Langue Sorte as Moyse describes in de la Sonorite - this is used for special notes and is also not a quick-type of articulation.
In Graf's Check-Up; 20 Basic Studies for Flutists you can find articulation exercises in ex. no. 15.


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BATTLETOME: BLADES OF KHORNE
All fear the coming of the Blades of Khorne. Cruel axes hew limbs and lop heads, and the blood flows thick enough to tear open reality itself. Bounding, red-skinned figures hurl themselves with bloodcurdling howls as the Bloodbound Warhordes march forth. Hell-forged blades thirsting for flesh and eyes blazing with hateful flame. The Daemons of Khorne have descend, and torrents of blood shall be spilled in the name of their god.
Battletome: Blades of Khorne collects together the rules and background you need to combine the Khorne Bloodbound and Daemons of Khorne into a single bloody fist, ready to smash down upon the worlds of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Manifestations of primal rage and senseless bloodlust, the daemons of Khorne are far from subtle, shunning the trickery and deceit of magic in favour of crushing physical might. His mortal followers fight with comparable ferocity, hoping to gain enough favour to tread the path of skulls and ascend to blood-soaked glory.
The 152-page hardback Battletome: Blades of Khorne contains:
- A detailed explanation of the machinations of the Blood God – how his kingdom in the nightmarish Realm of Chaos functions with his Brass Citadel at the dark heart, as well as guides to the daemons of Khorne and his mortal followers, the Bloodbound;
- The Ranks Infernal – an overview of the supremacist hierarchy of Khorne, from the Exalted Bloodthirsters of the First Host down to the Legions and Charnel Hosts;
- A particularly grisly look at the icons, weapons and heraldry of Khorne – images of grinding industry, descriptions of cruel, rough-hewn axes and the colours of the claws, horns and teeth that define the look of the Blood God's armies;
- The Ages of Blood – this is a timeline of key events and battles since the last days of the Age of Myth, in which Khornate armies have littered the landscape with corpses;
- Information and details on every daemon of Khorne, and every one of the Bloodbound; each of the faithfully bloodthirsty covered in grim detail.
A host of rules and abilities for Khornate armies both daemon, mortal and mixed:
- Allegiance Abilities allowing a Khorne army to draw from Battle Trait and Command Trait tables, featuring suitably brutal rewards (heal units after a kill, add to the Attack characteristics of weapons, leverage blind fury to re-roll attacks and much more);
- Blood Tithes – a Khorne army generates Blood Tithe points whenever a unit belonging to any player is destroyed. Khorne cares not from whence the blood flows! These can be expended for rewards from the Blood Tithe table; these rewards range from the calamitous to the apocalyptic…
- Artefacts of Power – potent tools of death and destruction wielded by mortal or Bloodbound Heroes in your army;
- Daemonic Gifts – deadly weaponry and powerful icons for daemonic Khorne Heroes in your army;
- Blood Blessings of Khorne – ancient rites and rituals performed by Khorne priests – these sacrifices allow them to call upon their infernal master for aid;
- 2 Battleplans – Gathering Bloodstorm and Skulls For the Skull Throne! – which epitomise and showcase the brutally efficient fighting style of the Blades of Khorne;
- 33 Warscrolls – rules for fielding mortal and daemonic Blades of Khorne miniatures in your games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, with 23 Warscroll Battalions providing extra rules and tactics for specific collections;
- Pitched Battle profiles featuring points valued for every miniature and Warscroll Battalion, for use in Matched Play games.


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Minimum Number of Distinct Eigenvalues of Graphs
Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra
Symmetric matrix, Eigenvalue, Join of graphs, Diameter, Trees, Bipartite graph, Maximum multiplicity
The minimum number of distinct eigenvalues, taken over all real symmetric matrices compatible with a given graph G, is denoted by q(G). Using other parameters related to G, bounds for q(G) are proven and then applied to deduce further properties of q(G). It is shown that there is a great number of graphs G for which q(G)=2. For some families of graphs, such as the join of a graph with itself, complete bipartite graphs, and cycles, this minimum value is obtained. Moreover, examples of graphs Gare provided to show that adding and deleting edges or vertices can dramatically change the value ofq(G). Finally, the set of graphs Gwith q(G) near the number of vertices is shown to be a subset of known families of graphs with small maximum multiplicity
Ahmadi, Bahman; Alinaghipour, Fatehmeh; Cavers, Michael S.; Fallat, Shaun; Meagher, Karen; and Nasserasr, Shahla, "Minimum Number of Distinct Eigenvalues of Graphs" (2013). Mathematics Faculty Articles. 75.


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Hampden is the most south-easterly town in. Penobscot
County west, of the Penobscot River: having Bangor on the northeast, Herinon on the north, Orrington on the east—separated
by the Penobscot. Newhurgh on the west, and Winterport, in Waldo County, on the south. The area is 23,040 acres.
The surface is rolling rather than billy. The soil is favorable for agriculture. Hermon Pond lies on the north-west
corner, with which are nearly connected two smaller ponds, Stetson and Patten, lying wholly within the town. Through
these ponds flows the Soadabscook, entering the Penobscot at Hampden Village. The principal stream beside this
is the west branch of the Soadabscook, rising in the south-west part of the town and emptying into Stetson Pond
in the north-west. The principal water-power is near the mouth of the Soadabscook, at Hampden village. The manufactures
of the town are paper (two mills) meal and flour, boats, barrels, coopers' ware and stock, etc. This and Hampden
Corners, a short distance south on the river are considerable villages. Both are ports, and have in time past had
a large maritime commerce, and still have some business on the sea. Other small villages are East and West Harnpden,
both in the northern part of the town.
The first settler in Hampden was Benjamin Wheeler, who came from New Ham nshire about 1767, and built his dwelling
near the "Basin" at the mouth of the Soadabscook. Other settlers came in; and Wheeler, being a carpenter, built
mills; and the settlement soon became known as Wheelersborough. Being molested and threatened by the British, the
settlers, in 1779, retired through the woods to the Kennebec, and from thence to Woolwich and Portland. In 1783
they returned. In 1796 the township was surveyed and lotted by Ephaim Ballard, and every householder received 100
acres of land. If he were a settler before 1784, he paid the government $6 but if afterward and before January,
1794, he paid $50. The residue of the township was assigned to General Knox, to make up for a deficiency under
the Waldo Patent. After the peace there were large accessions of settlers, many from Cape Cod ; and in 1794 the
town was incorporated. The name was chosen in honor of the English patriot, John Hampden.
Among the early settlers were Gen. John Crosby, who entered into commercial business, and carried on an extensive
trade both with Euiope and the East Indies. Another prominent man was General Gabriel Johonot, a brave Frenchman
who served under Washington, and was subsequently his friend and correspondent. lion. Martin Kinsley, General Jedediah
Herrick, Enoch Brown and John Godfrey were also prominent citizens of the town. Hon. Hannibal Hamlin, Vice-President
and Senator of the United States, settled in Harnpden as a lawyer about 1832.
During the last war with England the United States corvette "Adams," of 24 guns, commanded by Capt. Charles Morris,
having struck a sunken rock in Penobscot Bay, came to Harnpden to repair the injury. A principal object of the
British expedition up the river in the autumn was the capture of this vessel while she was dismantled and helpless.
The British force consisted of two sloops of war, one brig, and several transports, with their crews and several
hundred regulars. Captain Morris landed his guns, and erected two batteries, one on the wharf, and one on a hill
200 yards below. The militia collected to the number of about 600; and under the command of General Blake, of Brewer,
took up a position on the ridge to oppose the troops as they advanced up the road from where they had landed at
Bald Hill Cove. When within about 300 yards of General Blake's position, the British opened fire, then advanced
with fixed bayonets in "double quick." Being without breastworks, and outflanked, the militia quickly gave way
and made a precipitate retreat. The foe then charged on Captain Morris's batteries, driving their few defenders
from their cannon at the point of the bayonet. Captain Morris at once blew up his ship, and with his men retreated
to Bangor, thence to Portland. Incensed at thus losing their prize, the officers for three days permitted the sailors,
marines and infantry full liberty on shore, where they Comitted many excesses in the plunder of citizens and destruction
of property. When the enemy finally departed they took with theni nearly 80 of the citizens as prisoners of war,
who were only released on the promise of the selectmen to pay a ransom of $1,000. This incursion was a heavy blow
to the citizens of Hampden; but they fully recovered in a few years, and have ever since continued prosperous.
The well-known Hampden Academy was incorporated March, 1803, and is still doing its good work of education. Many
persons who have taken leading positions in town and State were educated here. Hampden has churches of the Congregationalists,
Baptists and Methodists, there being two of the latter. The number of public schoolhouses is eighteen; and the
value of the school property is estimated at $10,000. The valuation of estates in 1870 was $739,339. In 1880 it
was $676,017. The population in 1870 was 3,068. In 1880 it was 2,911.


Beat the LinkedIn Algorithm: Strategies to Reach More People with Your Law Firm's Content
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You already know that LinkedIn is a critical platform for making connections and building your professional reputation as a lawyer in the online world. So you look to set yourself apart as a thought leader by sharing timely and relevant content that demonstrates your knowledge and experience and engages with your audience. But how do you get more eyeballs (or impressions) on your content? How can you ensure your posts are being seen and read by your target audience?
As with other social networks, LinkedIn also has its own algorithm that is responsible for managing how your publications appear to users. In other words, LinkedIn decides behind the scenes if your content is further shared and who gets to see it. So if you want more visibility and reach, you need to know more about the LinkedIn algorithm and what it rewards.
The LinkedIn Algorithm Explained
Similar to other social media channels, LinkedIn is a mix of native, organic content and paid content – but mostly unpaid. Additionally, LinkedIn attempts to serve users content that is relevant and timely. Just like most technology companies, they use an algorithm to prioritize content that users will be most interested in.
Once you understand the inner workings of the LinkedIn algorithm, you'll be able to achieve more engagement and more visibility with your legal content. We like to look at the LinkedIn algorithm as a 4-stage process that automatically filters all content and gauges quality and reach. Take a look at this graphic for a visual feel:
linkedin algorithm
Stage 1
In the first stage, the algorithm judges the category of your piece: text, image, video, or link. Your content will fall into one of these: 'spam,' 'low-quality', or 'good-to-go'. Naturally, you are aiming for that last category.
Stage 2
Once your content is deemed good-to-go, it will be displayed in the newsfeed to a small number of people. Think of this time like a test, where bots will assess the reaction the content is getting. Items with clicks, comments, likes, or shares are likely to move onto stage 3. Conversely, if items get marked as spam or people choose to hide it, LinkedIn believes that the information is not relevant and it won't be shared further. In this phase, your goal is really to generate likes and comments.
Stage 3
Then, the algorithm digs deeper. LinkedIn takes a look at the real quality of your content, your LinkedIn profile, and past items you've shared. If all of that is determined to be high quality, the content will be shared even further. In this phase, your post can be hidden, labeled as spam – or shared with a bigger audience.
Stage 4
Finally, the post is turned over to humans to assess the success of your post. They are looking for the reasons behind why your post has done well and then the insights are applied to the algorithm. As long as content continues to generate engagement, LinkedIn continues to share it (that's why you sometimes see content that is weeks old – all that matters to LinkedIn is that content is relevant to followers at any given time).
How Can You Increase Your Law Firm Content's Reach?
Since we know that LinkedIn's algorithm essentially focuses on quality, there are a few tactics you can use to generate more reach.
1. Make sure you've covered your LinkedIn basics, such as your profile.
It needs a summary, a header, a photo, etc. Ensure that your company page is updated in the same way. The more comprehensive your profile and company pages are, the easier it is for LinkedIn's algorithm to determine you're a credible source, which is more likely to put you in the "good-to-go" category.
2. What comes around, goes around: share your expertise!
People who are active on LinkedIn are looking for something: job opportunities, referrals, information, connection, etc. Do what you can to meet those needs as often as you can – think of the process as getting out of LinkedIn what you put in. Make sure to share content that is relevant and helpful to people, and engage with people who engage with you (respond to comments, etc). The more engagement you get, the more people will be exposed to your posts, which exponentially increases your reach over time.
3. Post your own native content to LinkedIn Pulse.
LinkedIn Pulse was created by LinkedIn for members to share self-published content with their audience seamlessly. Articles you write on LinkedIn Pulse not only appear right at the top of your profile, but they're likely to garner greater reach on the platform. This makes sense because LinkedIn wants to keep people on the platform, not clicking off to other sites or law firm blogs. Do keep in mind that longer posts tend to score better because they are likely to contain more helpful information – shoot for articles of 1,700 – 2,200 words.
4. As with all social media, post images and videos.
Video is increasingly given priority in the newsfeed by the LinkedIn algorithm. Furthermore, according to Hootsuite, video is 20x more likely to be shared than other mediums. If you want other LinkedIn members to help spread your message for you, video is the way to go.
5. Leverage your connections.
LinkedIn is all about relationships, so hopefully you have several on the platform. Use them to promote your content where appropriate. When you produce great content, ask colleagues to share to generate interest. Or, you might collaborate on content with clients or partners, so that you can reach their network as well. The more your content is shared, the wider the audience it will reach.
6. Use hashtags.
Hashtags help users find content on a specific topic. And, if you add hashtags to your content, they'll help you get discovered by other users, including those not connected to you. On LinkedIn, we've found the magic number of hashtags to include on a post to be 3.
Related: 5 Tips for Creating High Engagement LinkedIn Posts for your Law Firm
The bottom line is that getting exposure and having your posts shared widely on LinkedIn comes down to creating quality, relevant content. LinkedIn's algorithms try to meet the needs of users, so their ultimate goal is determining the value content provides. They use reach to help determine this value. Use these tactics to expand your reach organically, while increasing engagement and naturally sharing your expertise. For more ideas, connect with us on LinkedIn, where we share our expert's latest content.
Do you need help engaging your audience and driving real business results through social media? Our social media offerings can be customized to your law firm's needs and realities. In addition to social media management, we offer social media consulting and training for our clients. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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Projectile Motion With Drag [Aprox's are Welcome]
 1. Dec 20, 2007 #1
 The problem is to give a projectile an initial velocity such that it lands a certain height and distance away (2D system, only x and y dimensions). The forces to account for are gravity and air drag.
 The knowns are
 x is target horizontal distance to travel
 y is target height to travel
 g is gravity
 Any drag related constants can be found through experimentation I guess.
 This web page almost got me started. It has the equations
 x = vi_x*t
 y = vi_y*t + g*t^2/2
 vi, the initial velocity, is what I am solving for. I can solve the above for vi, obviously, but the above does not account for any air drag.
 If you could tell me how to put air drag into the above 2 equations, that would be great.
 This is for a computer program, so if there is a solution with some approximations I can probably work them in there.
 2. jcsd
 3. Dec 21, 2007 #2
 Well both should be considered independent to start with, for a projectile.
 Vertical distance (y) is just the effect of gravity on the object. air drag (or resistive friction is just another force.
 In the vertical direction it will just counter gravity and you will need to know work out if it is constant force or an accelerating force (i.e. get larger as the object goes faster).
 Similar for horizontal distance, but that is based on the time of flight. i.e. (time it takes for the ball to go up and down, the vertical equation).
 I would start by assuming for the vertical that 'drag' is averaged out (it will experience air resistance going up and down, assuming you launches/land on the same height)
 Horizonatal drag will be an opposing force -ve velocity.
 So y does not change an and x probably becomes x=(vInital_x-vDrag_x)*t
 So if the drag is equal to the velocity is just goes up and down.
 Thinking of examples
 An old game called scorched earth is a good axample to look at, it has now been developed into Scorched3D _URL_ you should have a look at the code ;)
 Note, this assumes drag does not chance (wind velocity is constant, object does not spin etc..)
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 The air drag is, in general, not a simple function of speed. It can vary directly as v at low speeds to v^4 for high speeds.
 One case which is analytically solvable is when the drag force is directly proportional to the speed, and obviously acts opposite to the direction of motion. Suppose the drag force is –bv. Then we can write the eqn of motion as,
 md^2v/dt^2 = mg – bv. (The bold letters mean vectors.) The solution is,
 v = exp(-bt/m)(g + vi).
 Now you can separate into x and y directions, e.g., v = vxi + vyj, g=-gi etc.
 This could work as a start for you.
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The Weekend Leader - NASA loses contact with satellite to study distant planets
NASA loses contact with satellite to study distant planets
NASA has lost contact with a satellite designed to study planets outside our solar system.
Mission operators at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, said in a statement that the last communication with the Asteria (Arcsecond Space Telescope Enabling Research in Astrophysics) was in December and they will attempt to contact it till March.
Asteria belongs to a category of satellites called CubeSats, which vary in size but are typically smaller than a suitcase.
Deployed into the Earth orbit from the space station in 2017, the mission aimed to show that small satellites could one day be used to assist larger exoplanet missions, such as NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Satellite Survey (TESS), said the US space agency.
"The project achieved outstanding results during its three-month prime mission and its nearly two-year-long extended mission," said JPL's Lorraine Fesq, current Asteria programme manager.
"Although we are disappointed that we lost contact with the spacecraft, we are thrilled with all that we have accomplished with this impressive CubeSat," Fesq added.
Asteria observed a handful of nearby stars and successfully demonstrated that it could achieve precision measurements of the stars' brightness.
"With that data, scientists look for dips in a star's light that would indicate an orbiting planet passing between the satellite and the star," said NASA.
Mission data is still being analysed to confirm whether the satellite spotted any distant worlds.
Even if contact is not regained with Asteria, scientists can still conduct experiments on CubeSat autonomy programmes using the mission testbed -- a replica of the spacecraft's internal hardware, kept on Earth for testing purposes.IANS
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Detective Lavender Mystery Books In Order
Publication Order of Detective Lavender Mysteries Books
The Missing Heiress aka The Heiress of Linn Hagh(2012)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Mystery of the Skelton Diamonds(2014)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Piccadilly Pickpocket(2015)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Sans Pareil Mystery(2015)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Sculthorpe Murder(2016)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Plague Pits & River Bones(2018)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Murder in Park Lane(2019)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Death of Irish Nell(2019)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Willow Marsh Murder(2020)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Death at the Frost Fair(2020)Hardcover Paperback Kindle
The Detective Lavender Mystery series is a collection of novels from Karen Charlton that explore the adventures of two members of the Bow Street Runners, a police force of sorts that existed in Regency England.
+The Story
'Catching the Eagle' was one of Karen Charlton's earliest works. The book came about when the author and her family went digging into their ancestry. She was surprised to learn that Jamie Charlton, an ancestor on her husband's side, had been quite the criminal.
This inspired Karen to write a story set in Regency England and which looked at the manner in which mysteries were solved at the time. The book told the story of a farm laborer by the names of Jamie Charlton who was accused of stealing a considerable sum.
'Catching the Eagle' matters because it marked the first appearance of Detective Stephen Lavender, a principal officer of the Bow Street Magistrate's court who was called in to investigate the situation.
Detective Stephen Lavender and Constable Ned Woods were just supporting characters when they were first introduced. However, with the relative success of 'Catching the Eagle', Karen Charlton decided to spin them off into their own story, creating the Detective Lavender Mystery series.
The books take place in England in the early 1800s. The protagonists are written to operate as part of the Bow Street Runners, the creation of a Chief Magistrate in London by the names of Henry Fielding, working essentially as the first professional police force in the area.
Stephen Lavender was a real person, a historical figure who people might stumble upon if they dig into court cases from that time period. Karen Charlton took this individual and fleshed him out to create a fully realized character that fights crime in the 1800s.
Detective Lavender is a strong, intelligent and pretty well off individual. He has a good head on his shoulders and it looks like he comes from a privileged section of society. When he is first introduced, the detective is in his early thirties, however, he is so stuffy and cardboard in the way he acts that many readers have admitted to initially confusing him for a much older individual.
Ned Woods is Lavender's opposite, a constable that shouldn't have anything to do with Detective Lavender's murder cases but who keeps getting roped into the renowned officer's business.
Woods and Lavender are best friends, even though that doesn't always seem like the case. Of the two, Woods is the nice one. He is warm and earthy and kind. He generally puts people at ease.
And as the talker of the duo, he tends to do most of the interacting with witnesses and victims. People are happy to invite Woods into their lives. With Lavender, things are a little more complicated.
Lavender is prone to disappearing into his mind and getting lost in his thoughts and ruminations. He has a tendency to put people off and to make them feel like he is disregarding them.
This is partially the reason why their partnership works. Woods might not be the smartest cookie in the jar but he has the tact necessary to get information out of people. Lavender's social skills are a little lacking but he knows how to put information together to form cogent conclusions.
While Lavender and Woods normally drive the mystery aspect of the Detective Lavender Mystery series, Dona Magdalena plays just as important a role. The Spanish woman is Lavender's love interest.
She is described as a spicy and feisty woman with demons in her past. She fled a conflict in Europe and currently lives in England as an immigrant.
The Detective Lavender Mystery series has been criticized for some of its inconsistencies. For instance, because Detective Lavender clearly has an aristocratic background, some fans do not believe that he would freely mix with so many characters that are clearly in a much lower social class.
Additionally, some of the language isn't as accurate as historically savvy readers would like. This isn't even taking into account all the aristocratic female characters that Karen Charlton creates who live very independent lives that see them running their own businesses and supporting entire families despite living in a society that would have greatly restricted them.
Karen Charlton often fields questions regarding the fact that her characters are living in the Regency period but they feel like they would be perfectly at home in the 21st Century.
Of course, there are those audiences that have lauded Karen for so thoroughly immersing them in the period of Regency England through the sights, sounds and smells she describes in her scenes.
Karen's biggest strength in the Detective Lavender Mystery series isn't the mysteries themselves but her ability to create and manage complex plots. More often than not, readers have said that they had the mysteries of the author's different books figured out by the half way mark. But that did not stop them from enjoying the process Lavender went through to come to the right conclusion.
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A beautiful woman goes missing at Linn Hagh. No one knows how she left her locked bedchamber. They do not even know whether she was kidnapped or simply escaped.
And as a notable heiress, her case is of such importance that Detective Lavender and Constable Woods are summoned to investigate. There are a lot of rumors swirling about the situation but no solid leads.
No one will talk to Lavender and Woods, not the servants and certainly not the heiress' siblings. There seems to be a feud simmering and the only way Detective Lavender can hope to put the case to rest is if he brings to light a series of family secrets.
+The Sans Pareil Mystery
April Clare was a promising young actress, so her passing is greatly felt at the Sans Pareil Theatre. And because her remains were found in suspicious circumstances, Detective Lavender and Constable Woods are summoned to investigate.
It doesn't take them long to learn that there's more going on than meets the eye. They must unravel the many mysteries they discover quickly as the Napoleonic War is looming across the channel. There's a lot of suspicion of treachery in the air
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If your furry and tailed minion has no breeding value, and you do not plan to introduce it in the breeding, the best option would be castration.For males it is more urgent than for cats, because cats sexual instincts appear brighter than the "give".The operation will relieve you of animal cries, running away from home, unmotivated bouts of aggression on the territory of tags.If we compare how much is the cat castration and sterilization of cats, we can see a significant difference in price.Why it occurs?Operation is sterilized cat cavity, requires a deep anesthesia, the time is longer.Post-operative care is also difficult, cat, unlike the cat, sutured the wound.Last return to normal life after three to five days.If the holder also consider the problem on the other hand, not only their selfish desire rest in the house, and then the solid open advantages.From the life of a pet disappear fruitless attempts to carry out the instinct of reproduction, which in a city can lead to serious injury or even death.
price of the service in different veterinaries will be different, as different levels of veterinarians, and they use a variety of cost of materials, tools and equipment.
How much is castration cat owners for the poor?Some price is too high for operation.Then you can try these options: Some clinics offer charity program.The big drawback is the huge number of people willing, and hence a long queue.There is another way - to turn to a student or a young doctor malopytnomu, the risk is usually the price of the service is much lower.In order not to harm the health of furry friend, click on the recommendation of a competent doctor.
How much is castration cat taken from a shelter?Conventional clinics do not distinguish between animals.Sometimes there have been conducted the necessary manipulations, then the problem disappears by itself.However, if the owner is taking a kitten from a shelter, wants to make the operation more cheaply, should know something in the shelter, how they work clinic, and ask her to a discount.
How much does a house cat castration? Usually it depends on vetuchrezhdeniya, sometimes the price of this method is higher because it includes a call of the doctor on the house.However, many clinics provide equal value in the surgery in the operating room and at home.The latter option has a number of advantages, such as the absence of the potential hazard to pick up an infection from other animals, and to minimize the stress of the trip.Nevertheless, the shortcomings also need to know.Castration cats at home is not possible for animals with existing diseases of internal organs, and there is always the risk that a sudden need intensive care or other medical procedures, to hold that the house is not possible.


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Our question this week was: Why do some puppies have their tails cut off
Tail docking is the surgical removal of part of the tail. This procedure is most often performed in healthy puppies
between 2 to 5 days of age.
A similar procedure may be performed in older pets, but this is considered a tail amputation, not a tail dock.
Tail docking is most often performed in puppies to prevent tail damage in certain breeds, for hygiene reasons and to comply with specific breed standards.
Here is an article that gives more information on how it is done: Tail docking
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Effects of microbial elicitor on production of hypocrellin by Shiraia bambusicola
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Some endophyte isolates were isolated in a bamboo pole sample parasitized the fungus Shiraia bambusicola from Zhejiang Province. After screening through hypocrellin bacteriostatic effect and fermentation test, we got the isolate TX4 of bacterial elicitor and GZUIFR-TT1 of fungal elicitor which had certain effect to promote S. bambusicola to produce hypocrellin. The Plackett–Burman design was introduced to evaluate the effects of nine factors based on single-factor test. Yeast extract, glucose, and isolate GZUIFR-TT1 elicitor were found to be the critical activity factors for increasing the total hypocrellin production. So we identified the isolate GZUIFR-TT1 as Trametes sp. Through response surface methodology, we obtained the optimum production conditions as follows: yeast extract, 2.99 g/L; glucose, 32.45 g/L; and Trametes sp. elicitor, 81.40 μg/mL. Under the above conditions, the experimental value of hypocrellin production was 102.60 mg/L, compared with the control it increased about 7.90 times.


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Immune Systems: From Molecules to Populations
Andrea L. Graham
How do immune systems work, and why do they work as they do? Why is there so much immunological polymorphism in animal populations? To address these questions, students will examine immunology across multiple biological scales. At the molecular and cellular scales, students will learn mechanisms by which animals recognize and kill parasites. At the population scale, students will investigate causes of the tremendous immunological heterogeneity exhibited by animals. Both the clinical relevance and the evolutionary basis of polymorphisms will be emphasized.
Sample reading list:
Frank, S.A., Immunology and Evolution of Infectious Disease
Sompayrac, L., How the Immune System Works
Readings from primary literature,
See instructor for complete list
Reading/Writing assignments:
Approximately 50 pages of reading per week. Two short "thinking outside the box" assignments. One term paper.
Take Home Mid term Exam - 20%
Take Home Final Exam - 20%
Papers - 20%
Oral Presentation(s) - 5%
Term Paper(s) - 25%
Class/Precept Participation - 10%
Prerequisites and Restrictions:
EEB 211 and MOL 214..
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20503 L01 8:30 am - 9:50 am T Th Carl C. Icahn Laboratory 101 Enrolled:58 Limit:45 Closed
P01 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm W Lewis Library 122 Enrolled:14 Limit:15
P02 11:00 am - 11:50 am Th Lewis Library 306 Enrolled:0 Limit:15
P03 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm W Lewis Library 122 Enrolled:16 Limit:16
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I have to read and write binary data, where each element of data:
 - size = 2 bytes (16 bit)
 - encoding = signed 2's complement
 - endiannes = big or little (must be selectable)
Is it possible without using any external module? If yes,
 1. How to read such data from a binary file using read() into an array L of integers?
 2. How to write array of integers L into a binary file using write()?
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Have you looked at Python's struct module? – Kai Feb 17 '11 at 15:30
I'd say the struct module would be the best place to start – Exelian Feb 17 '11 at 15:31
Using struct would be quite inefficient, though, because you would have to unpack the values one by one. – Sven Marnach Feb 17 '11 at 15:34
_USER_ Marnach: Have you measured that? – S.Lott Feb 17 '11 at 15:47
_USER_.Lott: Yes, while answering this question last year. I don't remember the exact figures. – Sven Marnach Feb 17 '11 at 15:52
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I think you are best off using the array module. It stores data in system byte order by default, but you can use array.byteswap() to convert between byte orders, and you can use sys.byteorder to query the system byte order. Example:
# Create an array of 16-bit signed integers
a = array.array("h", range(10))
# Write to file in big endian order
if sys.byteorder == "little":
with open("data", "wb") as f:
# Read from file again
b = array.array("h")
with open("data", "rb") as f:
 b.fromfile(f, 10)
if sys.byteorder == "little":
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More generally, seeing that the OP in effect wants a file_byteorder arg, use if sys.byteorder!= file_byteorder: b.byteswap() in both input and output. – John Machin Feb 17 '11 at 20:54
_USER_: That's why I wrote "example" above :) – Sven Marnach Feb 17 '11 at 21:04
Consider using
struct.unpack(byteorder + str(len(rawbytes) // 2) + "h", rawbytes)
where byteorder is '<' or '>' as desired, and similarly for packing. Note: I'm not claiming that this is faster than the array way, but I do note that the array way sometimes needs an additional byteswap step.
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The struct way always needs an additional unpack() step. The main difference is that you will end up with a Python list, while you get an array when using array.fromfile(). – Sven Marnach Feb 20 '11 at 11:12
from array import array
# Edit:
from sys import byteorder as system_endian # thanks, Sven!
# Sigh...
from os import stat
def read_file(filename, endian):
 count = stat(filename).st_size / 2
 with file(filename, 'rb') as f:
 result = array('h')
 result.fromfile(f, count)
 if endian!= system_endian: result.byteswap()
 return result
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array.fromfile() always takes two parameters. – Sven Marnach Feb 17 '11 at 15:55
Ugh. That's utterly inconvenient. :( – Karl Knechtel Feb 17 '11 at 16:01
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PENQUIS VALLEY - Spring is the season for stocking ponds with trout. Before rainbow or brook trout can be obtained, pond owners need a permit issued by the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department for the species most appropriate for their ponds. There are a few facts to consider before deciding which type of fish to order.
This year, it may be wiser to plan on rainbow trout. There will be a shortage of brook trout at Maine nurseries this year, and rainbows can't be stocked into a pond that holds an IFW permit for brookies only.
According to Evelyn Sawyer of Sea Run Holdings, Inc., nurseries aren't raising as many brook trout as they used to. Sawyer said that state regulations require costly tests of each species, so eliminating brook trout from the inventory saves nurseries a $2,500 testing fee. Also, she said, Maine "has developed a zero tolerance for one 'disease' that is present in nearly 100 percent of brook trout."
Sea Run did carry a small inventory of brook trout this year, but due to unfavorable weather conditions they suffered a freeze-up over the winter. To make matters worse, an otter knocked out the screen to the pond, causing the loss of any remaining brook trout.
The Piscataquis County Soil & Water Conservation District will be unable to fill brook trout orders this year. They are advising customers to attempt to become permitted for rainbows rather than brookies. For those who have already ordered brook trout, rainbow trout may be substituted as long as the pond is permitted for both species. Those who ordered brook trout and are not permitted for rainbows will receive a refund.
When ordering rainbow trout, it is important to take the life span of the fish into consideration. If eight to 10 inch trout are stocked, they will live only about two years. By stocking smaller fish, pond owners will have the trout for closer to four or five years. Feeding the fish accelerates their growth and shortens their life span. There is enough naturally occurring food in most ponds to sustain the trout. If feeding is part of the joy of having the fish, however, floating food should be given only in amounts that can be immediately consumed by the trout. Otherwise, food drifts to the bottom polluting the pond and cutting oxygen supplies to the fish. A low-oxygen pond and a hot summer day can take their toll, resulting in the deaths of stocked trout.
As rainbows grow larger, plan to invite friends and neighbors in to fish the pond out and restock. Otherwise, the fish will simply reach their maximum size and die.
The Piscataquis County Soil & Water District's Annual Trout Sale order deadline is May 10. Pick-up will be at the district office at noon on May 18. For information about obtaining trout, call Sheila Grant at _PHONE_.
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A scalar (electrogravitic) field allows for the manipulation of gravity.
See: Scalar Field
Strong scalar fields create electrical surge comparable to an electromagnetic pulse, but arising everywhere where gravity is effective (almost anywhere but a gravity shielded starship). This electrical surge will kill lifeforms, detonate fuels and explosives, fry electronics, combust combustibles, and vaporize ablative armor.
Less powerful scalar fields can be used as taser-like stun weapons and are used in military pistols such as the Nekovalkyrja Service Pistol, Type 30.


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The South Asian countries are gradually diversifying with some inter-country variation in favor of high value commodities, namely fruits, vegetables, livestock and fisheries. Agricultural diversification is strongly influenced by price policy, infrastructure development (especially markets and roads), urbanization and technological improvements. Rainfed areas have benefited more as a result of agricultural diversification in favor of high value crops by substituting inferior coarse cereals. Agricultural diversification is also contributing to employment opportunities in agriculture and increasing exports. The need is to suitably integrate production and marketing of high value commodities through appropriate institutions. Market reforms in developing and strengthening desired institutions through required legal changes would go a long way in boosting agricultural growth, augmenting income of small farm holders and promoting exports.
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Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man
Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man is a book written by British geologist, Charles Lyell in 1863. The first three editions appeared in February, April, and November 1863, respectively. A much-revised fourth edition appeared in 1873. Antiquity of Man, as it was known to contemporary readers, dealt with three scientific issues that had become prominent in the preceding decade: the age of the human race, the existence of ice ages, and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Lyell used the book to reverse or modify his own long-held positions on all three issues. The book drew sharp criticism from two of Lyell's younger colleagues – paleontologist Hugh Falconer and archaeologist John Lubbock – who felt that Lyell had used their work too freely and acknowledged it too sparingly. It sold well, however, and (along with Lubbock's 1865 book Prehistoric Times) helped to establish the new science of prehistoric archaeology in Great Britain.
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Lyell had been consistently skeptical of evidence for high human antiquity since the early 1830s, and distanced himself from the theory of ice ages after a brief flirtation with it in the early 1840s. He had attacked the evolutionary ideas of Lamarck in detail in his book Principles of Geology. New developments in all three areas forced him to reconsider these positions in the late 1850s and early 1860s, and became the subject matter for Antiquity of Man.
The section about man summed up the evidence for human antiquity that had been brought to light by British geologists in 1858-59, and integrated it with archaeological evidence from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, and Bronze Age.
The section about glaciation integrated continental ice ages into the larger picture of the Quaternary Period that Lyell had built up in his earlier works.
The section about evolution recapitulated Darwin's arguments and endorsed them, though not enthusiastically. It acknowledged that human bodies might have evolved, but left open the possibility of divine intervention in the origins of human intellect and moral sense.
Hugh Falconer, a key player in the establishment of human antiquity, charged that Lyell – a minor player in the process – had misleadingly cast himself in the lead while ignoring the contributions of others. He raised his charges in the pages of the weekly journal The Athenaeum, and pressed them with a vehemence that some of his colleagues found distasteful.
John Lubbock, a young but rising scientific star and a member of Darwin's inner circle, charged that Lyell had incorporated large amounts of material that Lubbock had published in articles and was then reworking into a book of his own. His criticism was largely private, but well known in the scientific circles in which both moved.
Lyell gradually changed the text of Antiquity of Man to blunt some of their criticisms, but throughout the process held that he had been wrongly accused.
Antiquity of Man had its greatest impact in the years immediately after its publication. Lyell's presentation and endorsement of the new evidence for human antiquity firmly established the theory as scientific orthodoxy. His integration of both ice ages and a very old human race into the (geologically) recent history of the Earth was novel for its time, as was his presentation of archaeological data that from continental Europe. Until the early 1860s, "archaeology" had been synonymous, in England, with the study of antiquity and the Middle Ages through artifacts. Antiquity of Man expanded it to include the study of prehistory.
The book's three-part structure meant, however, that it was quickly supplanted by more detailed works that followed in its wake. Lubbock's Prehistoric Times (1865), Darwin's The Descent of Man (1871), James Archibald Geike's The Great Ice Age (1874) and William Boyd Dawkins' Early Man in Britain (1880) became the standard works on the fields to which Lyell had introduced a generation of mid-Victorian readers.
- A. Bowdoin Van Riper, Men Among the Mammoths (Chicago, 1993).
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A string of recent rulings make school boards safer places for dissenting views
Schools come by their hostility to freedom of speech honestly; they get it from their school boards, which are habitually hostile to dissenters.
Many school districts forbid speakers from criticizing school employees during the public-comment portion of board meetings. Some go even further and prohibit mentioning any proper names.
That's changing, because of a growing legal consensus that it's unconstitutional to restrict the content of citizens' remarks during government meetings.
On April 4, a federal district judge struck down a North Georgia county's onerous application process that required citizens wishing to address the school board to endure a weeks-long approval process designed to prevent controversies from being aired in public.
In its waning hours on XX, the Georgia General Assembly approved legislation outlawing so-called "One Board" policies that restrict individual school board members from expressing disagreement with positions taken by the board.
That these reforms were necessary speaks to the image obsession of local school districts — not just Georgia, but nationally. Promoting the false impression of harmony has become the paramount concern that supersedes everything else, including public accountability.


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TipSquirrel welcomes back Rebecca Fryer
This a quick tip to help you achieve editable transformed text
To begin with create some Text in my example I used Cooper Black font as it looks like the kind of font you would find of a can of soda, the soda can 3D object is just to demonstrate a difficult surface to wrap text onto but could be any object.
Transforming Text – The Problems
As you may have already discovered transforming a Live Text Layer is problematic. (What I mean by 'live' is retaining its ability to edit the Text after the Transformation)
As you can see in the above example the Warp function of the Transform Tool is ghosted and when you click any of the Anchor Points on the Transform Bounding Box it only allows you to Skew, Rotate and Resize the Text Layer. This is frustrating and very limiting.
So what are the options?
Well you could right mouse click on the Text Layer and Rasterize the Text Layer, however you gain the ability to Warp the Text any way you wish but you lose the editability of the text. Alternatively you might choose to use 'Convert to Shape' or 'Create Work Path' from the Text Layer and transform the paths instead – however you will still lose the ability to edit the actual text after converting it.
Another thing to watch for is the an error warning regarding any text that has a faux bold style
Transforming Text – The Solution
Ok so we have seen the limitation of transforming text and retaining its editability so what is the solution?
Converting the Text Layer into a Smart Object will allow it to be fully Transformable and retain its Text Layer for changes post-transformation.
Firstly ensure you have the Text Layer selected in the Layer Palette and choose Layer > Smart Object > Convert to Smart Object. Then we can use the Transform Tools (Ctrl)+(T) to transform the text.
Note that now we can access the Free Transform Warp tools and use any of the presets, custom Warp, Perspective transforms or a combination of any of them to create the text in any shape we put our minds to.
Of course the best part of converting the text to a Smart Object is that we retain text editability.
Double click on the Smart Object text layer in the Layer Palette will open up the Smart Object in its own Document window and in the Layer Palette is your original Text Layer for you to click on and edit as you see fit.
Once you have changed the text close the Smart Object document and you will be prompted to save the changes – Click yes and you will be returned to your original Transformation document and the text will have updated to include the new edit.
You can change Transformations and edit the text as many times as you feel fit which is the beauty of use a Smart Object also you can use Layer/Vector masks, any of the Layer Styles or even Filters directly on the Smart Object making it extremely versatile.
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What is Biomechanical Assessment?
Definition & Overview
Biomechanical assessment is the process of analysing the functions of lower limbs. It is performed to determine abnormalities and identify how the body compensates for these irregularities.
Among those who can benefit from the procedure include those with:
 - Asymmetrical body that is quite pronounced in the feet and legs and affects how a person walks or stands
 - Physical anomalies that affect movements, such as having one leg shorter than the other and bowed legs
 - Injuries sustained from sports or accidents
 - Prolonged strain on the limbs due to excess weight leading to irregular gait and posture
Who Should Undergo and Expected Results
Aside from those mentioned above, biomechanical assessment can also be recommended for:
 - Individuals suffering from various pains in the lower limbs that need to be addressed in a permanent and long-term manner. Examples of these ailments include pain in the heel, arch pain, and Achilles tendinitis as well as foot, knee, and back pain. These assessments are particularly helpful for painful conditions with no apparent causes.
 - Athletes who had sports-related injuries, in which the biomechanical assessment can help establish the proper rehabilitation program to address the problem and promote healing of injuries. The assessment can also be done on athletes who just want to improve their performance regardless if they are injured or not.
 - Those born with flat feet or high arches. These conditions often cause pain and discomfort due to the improper distribution of weight and unstable posture. An individual with flat feet is also likely to develop deformities like bunions and hammer toes. Children with these conditions can benefit from early intervention to avoid misalignment and correct posture deficiencies as they grow to adulthood.
Athletes and their trainers often integrate the results of the assessment in their training to achieve optimal performance in actual competitions.
How is the Procedure Performed?
Biomechanical assessment, which typically lasts between one and two hours, is often performed in a specialised laboratory where physiotherapists can monitor and record how a person walks and runs. Patients are asked to wear a pair of shorts so the movements of the legs are visible and easily recorded. Before the actual assessment, patients are asked about their medical history and the symptoms they have been experiencing.
Biomechanical assessments are divided into two major parts. The first one is the static part in which the specialist assesses lower limb posture and takes measurements while the patient is standing up or laying down. This part of the procedure also includes examining the bones of the foot, patterns of calluses, functions of the big toe, and integrity of joints.
The second part, on the other hand, is considered the dynamic part, in which patients are asked to perform several activities while cameras record their movements. This can involve gait analysis in which the walking pattern of the patient is evaluated. Running and motion capture analysis are also performed. The patient is asked to walk and run using a treadmill while data is recorded and captured by computers.
Examples of tools that are used during the biomechanical assessment include the biometer that measures the amount of carbon dioxide being exhaled, a tractograph that measures angles during leg examination, and a goniometer that measures motion ranges of joints.
Athletes may be evaluated and assessed in the place where they do sports, like a field or an indoor court. In some cases, the assessment is carried out while the athlete is playing or engaged in a competition to get relevant results. This method typically involves sensors and 3D kinematics.
Possible Risks and Complications
Individuals who undergo a biomechanical assessment may feel exhaustion after the session. Improper or wrong diagnosis can lead to improper treatment and may exacerbate pain and posture problems.


to manifest their emotions; this was identified as the probable link between people with SD, specific personality traits and psychological stress. Thus, some experts consider SD to be a psychosomatic disorder (an illness caused or worsened by a mental factor such as internal conflict or other stressors).
The research illustrates the importance of learning how to manage stress and use positive coping mechanisms to deal with eczema of the scalp. This includes addressing emotional symptoms, seeking support, adjusting one's lifestyle (such as employing a regular workout routing, and more.
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What is Biophilic Design?
The term Biophilia is being used more and more, but what does it mean. How does it affect our lives? And where do we see it in our world today? By definition Biophilic design "integrates nature and natural elements, materials and forms into architecture and interiors." Ok so that's not so bad, some people have… Read more »


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NASA and JPL project teams came to Capstan for a porous metal solution to be used on the Mars Curiosity Rover. The main objective was to keep debris from entering and to repressurize or vent the drill during the landing of the rover. Our team provided a stainless steel solution of twelve porous metal disk surrounding the cover plate to the MSL Drill.
NASA Media Relation Team:
"NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory required a means of venting and repressurizing internal volumes of the Mars Curiosity Rover's drill during the launch, cruise, entry, descent, and landing phases of rover's mission. Capstan's HEPA filters allowed the drill to equalize its internal pressure with that of its environment, without being subject to contamination by Martian dust. Improper venting could cause damage to the drill structure or the lubrication of its mechanisms, while intrusion of particulates could interfere with small moving parts. The rover traveled 570 million kilometers to reach Mars and has since been successful in acquiring powdered rock samples using its drill." – Timothy Szwarc, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Photos of the Capstan Filters
Here are the Capstan porous metal filters mounted onto the MSL Drill.
This image was taken by Mastcam: Left (MAST_LEFT) onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 32 (2012-09-08 00:46:20 UTC).
Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS


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currently on sabbatical
Dr. Luciara Nardon is an Associate Professor of International Business at the Sprott School of Business, and Director of the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work (CREWW) at Carleton University. Dr. Nardon is not only creating a new narrative on how to do research in business, but she is also an agent of change. She is dedicated to seeing cultural and societal advancements relating to multicultural work environments and establishing strategies that help immigrants adjust to a new country and its cultural milieu.
Dr. Nardon has a multidisciplinary research program, where she delves into the sociological and behavioural side of business. Much of her research looks at how people think and behave within a work environment, which is often influenced by their cultural background. Dr. Nardon is passionate about understanding the cognitive process that can influence and facilitate a cohesive and collaborative working environment. She works under the assumption that in the twenty-first century, and a global business environment, we are all working with members who bring new cultural perspectives to the table—or who may feel like a "fish out of water." Dr. Nardon's approach to research is socially constructivist, with a focus on reflective, qualitative data.
Her most recent accomplishment is her breakthrough book, Working in a Multicultural World: A Guide to Developing Intercultural Competence (University of Toronto Press, 2017), which explores workplace diversity. Her book is changing the dialogue around multicultural business constructs that managers, employees, clients—anyone working and living within a multicultural framework—can use to better understand how to navigate in a changing world. The book proposes a comprehensive framework for understanding intercultural interactions and developing skills for successful intercultural situations.
More under Dr. Nardon's research umbrella, her projects include exploring how technology plays a role in how people adjust to foreign environments. She's published research on the topic of immigrants' use of blogs as an online narrative of their experiences and how this sharing of knowledge, strategies, and opinions, creates a support system for immigrants to help them adjust to a new culture. Further research includes using a sense-making approach to her research to explore the consequences of, and relationship between, an unsupportive migrant system and migrants' self-identifications—knowledge that will help to better understand what motivates, shapes, and defines perceptions and experiences of those experiencing new cultures.


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It is important that as many individuals as possible understand what Community Policing is and how it can benefit the citizens of Frederick County and the members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
Community Policing requires a law enforcement agency-wide philosophical commitment to involve citizens as partners in the process of reducing and controlling the problems of crime and fear of crime, drugs and neighborhood decay. Community Policing, when properly implemented, results in the improvement of the overall quality of life in the community.
What Is Community Policing?
Community Policing is a philosophy. It is a partnership between law enforcement and the community working together to identify crime related problems, determining their root causes and then applying solutions which will permanently reduce or eliminate these problems.
When members of a community and law enforcement work together to improve the quality of life in that community, the benefits of Community Policing are realized. Law Enforcement benefits by ending a recurring problem. The citizens benefit from the improvement in their quality of life. Those police officers and community members who participated in the solution receive the self-satisfaction which results from having addressed a problem and then arriving at a workable solution.
10 Principles of Community Policing
1. Community Policing is a community-based philosophy. The direction for law enforcement efforts comes more from listening to the citizens of the community about what concerns them than from law enforcement assumptions about what the community wants.
2. Community Policing focuses on creative problem-solving. All persons involved are encouraged to look at the bigger picture to solve pattern or chronic problems.
3. Community Policing promotes the development of trust. It emphasizes a direct working relationship between citizens and the police to develop the ownership of problems.
4. Community Policing establishes a broader role for each law enforcement member. Each member serves as a liaison with the community and assists its citizens in solving community problems.
5. Community Policing stresses community involvement and emphasizes citizen participation in the problem-solving process. This means that the community must accept its responsibility to actively participate in problem-solving. Community Policing acknowledges that the police cannot be successful without citizen assistance.
6. Community Policing is proactive, not reactive. Community Policing anticipates problems and prevents them from occurring or continuing.
7. Community Policing emphasizes providing help where it is needed most. Community Policing especially provides for closer contact with juveniles and the elderly as a means of better understanding their needs.
8. Community Policing enhances traditional policing through interaction with the community. Law enforcement will continue to respond to emergencies and perform in traditional capacities. They will also explore a wide range of responses to community problems and ask for citizen assistance as part of the problem-solving process.
9. Community Policing involves everyone within a law enforcement agency. Successful Community Policing is not limited to the patrol section; it is a change in the policing philosophy of the entire agency.
10. Community Policing personalizes law enforcement service. Law enforcement members work directly with the citizens they serve to identify and prioritize problems, and to devise and implement problem-solving strategies.
What does Community Policing Mean to Me?
Since 1978, serious questions have been raised about whether conventional law enforcement strategies provide effective protection. Traditionally, the assumption has been that criminal, as well as disorderly activity, would be deterred if law enforcement were visible presence on the streets and promptly arrested people who broke the law. Community Policing doesn't question the goal of policing - just the means.
Consider that the type of crime that terrifies Americans most (muggings, rape, robbery, burglary and homicide) is rarely encountered by law enforcement on patrol. Crimes are seldom solved through criminal investigations alone. Crimes are usually solved because the perpetrator is immediately known or because a suspect is identified through information (description, tag number, etc.) provided by the citizens.
How do I become involved?
Citizen Involvement is a must if Community Policing is to be successful
To become involved with improving the quality of life in your neighborhood, contact the Frederick County Sheriff's Office or your local police. In an emergency, call 911 for law enforcement. To report suspicious activity in your community, or any other non-emergency situation, dial _PHONE_. For more information about how Community Policing can make a difference in your community, call the Frederick County Sheriff's Office at _PHONE_ and ask to speak with the Community Policing supervisor. Working together, we CAN and WILL improve the quality of life in Frederick County.
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Call centres represent some of the busiest and most acoustically challenging work environments, with operators managing multiple high-volume calls throughout the day. Ensuring that these spaces offer both comfort and effective noise management is paramount in maintaining employee well-being, productivity and overall job satisfaction. In this in-depth guide, we will explore the essential elements of soundproofing for call centre environments, as well as the innovative acoustic solutions that can transform the workplace into a harmonious and productive space.
To achieve a comfortable acoustic setting within a busy call centre environment, the focus must be placed on balancing essential factors such as noise reduction, privacy management and employee comfort. In addressing these challenges, businesses are poised to improve call quality, ensure clear communication and foster a healthy working atmosphere for their employees. In this article, we will outline a range of crucial considerations, techniques and best practices for designing and implementing effective soundproofing strategies within call centre environments.
Our discussion will shed light on the vital role of sound-absorbing materials and surfaces, as well as the importance of strategic space planning for accommodating the unique acoustic challenges faced by call centres. Moreover, we will delve into the benefits of integrating custom acoustic solutions to support employee well-being, while presenting a strong business case for engaging with acoustic consultants to ensure tailored and effective approaches. Whether you are a call centre owner, facility manager, architect or designer, this comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights and strategies to create an acoustically optimised environment that supports and enhances employee performance and satisfaction.
Sound-Absorbing Materials: Tackling Noise Levels and Reverberation
Incorporating sound-absorbing materials within a call centre environment can effectively reduce overall noise levels and improve employee comfort and focus:
– Wall Treatments: Applying acoustic wall panels or wallpaper to the call centre walls can help absorb sound, reduce noise reflection, and improve the overall acoustic performance of the space. These wall treatments are available in various materials, colours, and designs to match the existing décor.
– Ceiling Solutions: Installing suspended acoustic baffles or ceiling clouds can help to reduce reverberation, absorb excess noise, and contribute to a more comfortable noise level within the space. These solutions can be customised to existing ceiling structures and are available in a wide range of materials and designs.
– Flooring Options: Utilising sound-absorbing flooring solutions, such as carpet tiles or rubber mats, can decrease noise from foot traffic and the movement of chairs or office equipment. Additionally, these flooring options offer durability and can be easily replaced as needed.
Space Planning and Design: Privacy Management and Employee Comfort
Strategic space planning and design are crucial for addressing call centre privacy concerns and fostering employee comfort:
– Workstation Configuration: Arranging workstations with ample space in between can help minimise direct noise interference between call handlers. Consider using side-by-side or staggered arrangements to facilitate communication between team members whilst maintaining some level of privacy.
– Acoustic Screens and Partitions: Integrating acoustic screens or partitions around staff workstations can provide a degree of privacy, absorb additional sound, and reduce cross-talk. These solutions can be customised to fit specific workstation sizes and designs, catering to the workflow and aesthetic preferences of the call centre.
– Breakout and Quiet Areas: Allocating designated spaces for breakout and quiet areas can give employees respite from the busy call floor and a place to relax or focus on individual tasks. Providing comfortable, sound-absorbing furnishings and adjustable lighting in these areas can further enhance their effectiveness.
Technological Solutions and Equipment: Supporting Clear Communication
Adopting suitable technological solutions and equipment can further improve soundproofing strategies within call centres:
– Noise-Cancelling Headsets: Invest in high-quality, noise-cancelling headsets for employees, enabling them to hear callers more clearly while reducing background noise. This investment can enhance call quality, improve productivity and reduce employee stress.
– Sound Masking Systems: Consider implementing sound masking systems to introduce a constant ambient noise, negating the impact of sudden or distracting background sounds. This technology can contribute to employee focus and concentration, enabling them to better handle calls with fewer disruptions.
– Acoustic Treatment for Equipment: Apply sound-absorbing materials to office equipment and machinery, such as air conditioning units, office printers and server racks, reducing the noise produced and further promoting a comfortable call centre environment.
Collaborating with Acoustic Consultants: Achieving Bespoke and Effective Solutions
Partnering with expert acoustic consultants can ensure tailored and effective soundproofing strategies for unique call centre environments:
– Customised Acoustic Assessment: An acoustic consultant can assess your call centre's specific acoustic challenges and develop tailored solutions to achieve the desired balance of noise reduction, privacy, employee comfort, and call quality.
– Project Coordination and Integration: Acoustic professionals can work closely with architects, interior designers, and call centre management to coordinate and integrate soundproofing solutions into the overall space design, balancing both functionality and aesthetics.
– Ongoing Support and Monitoring: Acoustic consultants can provide ongoing assessment, support, and adjustments to the call centre's acoustic environment, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to changing dynamics and business growth.
Investing in Acoustic Excellence for Call Centre Success
Call centres face unique acoustic challenges requiring specialised strategies to create a comfortable and productive workplace for employees. By incorporating sound-absorbing materials, implementing strategic space planning and design, and adopting suitable technological solutions, businesses can significantly enhance the acoustic environment of their call centres. Ultimately, this translates into improved employee well-being, increased productivity, and stronger overall business performance.
Collaborating with a professional acoustic consultant like Sound Zero ensures the development of tailored and effective office soundproofing in London, catering to the specific needs and preferences of each call centre environment. By investing in acoustic excellence, call centres can drive sustainable growth and maintain an edge over competitors, paving the way towards a brighter, more successful future.


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To press roses, carefully arrange the flowers between layers of tissue paper, newsprint and cardboard, then add bricks or heavy books on top. Let the roses stay pressed for two to four weeks before removing.Continue Reading
Cut out two pieces of cardboard or wood to the size of a book. Place one piece of cardboard onto the table, and add a sheet of newspaper on top followed by a sheet of tissue paper. Arrange the roses on top of the tissue paper, and carefully spread the petals. If pressing multiple flowers, do not overlap them. Once the roses are in position, add a layer of tissue paper, followed the newsprint and another piece of cardboard or wood.
On top of the wood or cardboard, place a couple of bricks, stones or heavy books. Let the flowers remain pressed for two to four weeks.
Once the roses are dried and pressed, remove the weights and layers of cardboard and newspaper. The flowers often stick to the tissue paper, so be careful when handling them. Use a blunt knife to gently and slowly remove them from the paper. Store in a dry location.


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- What Does A Get Real Mentor Do?
- The mentor helps girls learn to make positive choices regarding their self-esteem, relationships, abstinence,
conflict resolution, and peer pressure through a curriculum that promotes values including honesty, responsibility, and
caring for others.
- When does a volunteer mentor work?
- A volunteer mentor is required to come every other week for one hour. She must make a commitment to mentor the
girls for the entire year.
- What Is Required To Become A Mentor?
- You must be able to:
- Mentor twice a month for one hour
- Commit to mentor until the end of the school year
- Pass a criminal background check
- Be 18 or over
- Attend Trainings


Kapilavastuvihara, Kapilavastuvihāra, Kapilavastu-vihara: 1 definition
India history and geography
[«previous next»] — Kapilavastuvihara in India history glossary
Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963
Kapilavastuvihāra or Kapilavastu is the name of an ancient building that once existed near Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa), Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Parakkamabāhu I also built:—(i) Kapila or Kapilavastu-vihāra; (ii) Dakṣiṇārāma; (iii) Pacchimārāma; (iv) the Suluvādenige of gold; (v) Purvārāma; (vi) Atubadalena-vihāra; (vii) Isipatana-vihāra in the Rājavesibhujaṅga suburb; (viii) Kusinārā-vihāra in the Sīhapura suburb; (ix) Veluvana-vihāra in the Vijita suburb; and (x) between the Palace and the 3 suburbs, at each gāvuta (about 2miles), a vihāra with Sermon and Image Houses.
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There are barriers for all of us when pursuing leisure activities, ranging from financial, social, or availability and distance of the leisure activity you wish to pursue.
Barriers To Leisure Pursuits
However, there are also other barriers to leisure pursuits, including inaccessible hiking trails, strobe lights at concerts, loud and unending noise at gatherings, learning difficulties trying new things.
Each barrier presents you with a unique set of challenges. This article will explore some of these challenges and ways to work around them. Of course, there is always an alternative activity if something is inaccessible to you.
Everyone wants to go hiking as it is good exercise and one of the best ways to connect with nature. However, if a trail has too steep of an incline, it will be hard for people with joint or back issues to venture up the path. Additionally, very few trails are paved and flat enough to use a wheelchair on.
- One alternative is to go to a park. Parks are usually paved and flat and can be just as beautiful as hiking in the woods.
- Another option is to go to a scenic overlook. There will be signs to pull over to see a view on the highway.
- Find some spots that you love, or go for a drive in a woodsy area with the windows down.
- Finally, if you cannot leave your home, try sitting by an open window or caring for a garden or houseplants.
2. Strobing Lights
If you have photosensitive seizures, nearly everywhere you go is a risk, including watching your favorite TV show. You could be scrolling on social media and come across a video with flashing lights.
One of the most common places for there to be flashing lights is at concerts. Many people love live music and experiencing music firsthand in a crowd.
Unfortunately, there is no ingredient list for a show, so it is not always clear if there will be strobe lights at the concert or not.
- One option is to call the music venue and see what they have planned.
- Another option is to go to friendlier events like acoustic open mics at coffee shops or get some friends together to listen to your favorite album and dance around. Though not the same as going to a live concert, you can create your own show!
3. Sensory Overload
There are many leisure pursuits that are enjoyed in large groups. However, gatherings can be incredibly overwhelming for many when the location's noise, smells, taste, and visual sensations are consistent.
For example, imagine a restaurant with music playing in the background with multiple conversations occuring, that are loud as they are trying to speak over the music to be heard.
In the background, plates are crashing about, and the smells from cooking fill the air. As people come into the restaurant, the air becomes thick and hot.
Then add in wait staff moving around, asking you questions, and you have a scenario that has the potential to trigger sensory overload.
- Spending time with people in a small group or one-on-one is an excellent way to avoid sensory overload. It will not be as loud, and only one conversation will happen.
- If the music is too loud, ask for it to be lowered. You can even do this at restaurants.
- An accessibility aid you can try is to use earplugs. You can purchase in or over your ears or use both simultaneously for double the protection. You will only be able to hear what's very close to you or nothing at all, depending on the ear protection you're using.
4. Learning Difficulties
Some leisure pursuits may be very frustrating if you have difficulty learning new things.
For example, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, new languages, playing an instrument, cooking, knitting, and more might take some people longer to learn than others.
However, taking your time to understand something as you are able is ok. Growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone, and new things might take a bit more practice.
Find someone who will support you while you learn. It will be helpful to have a kind teacher who can explain things and encourage you.
- If something is making you upset, put it down for a while, take a break. Sometimes walking away for a few minutes is the right thing to do.
- If you feel negative when trying something new, then try the new thing for a predetermined time frame and then do something that you know and love. Rewarding yourself in this way will help you validate the positives within you rather than the negatives. It will help you gain confidence and will also make you happy.
Triggers and leisure pursuits are tricky as they are not universal but rather a personal imprint within individuals based on their life experiences.
Therefore, flashbacks can occur by even the slightest mention of something, the smell in a location, hearing a particular language, song, or word, feeling a rough or smooth object, tasting a bitter, salty, or sweet food.
Many people who have triggers spend a lot of time researching a place, person, movie, or even a tv show before participating as they need to feel safe. The energy expended to do this research can be very exhausting.
With professional help and personal determination, many triggers can be reduced or eliminated. Unfortunately, removing triggers is a challenge, and there is no pill or quick fix.
- Seek professional help from your doctor or a psychologist
- Try a Google browsers app that have been created to help with triggering events in a show.
- Feerless is an app that relies on crowdsourcing to identify any potential triggering scenes in Netflix TV shows and movies. A small bubble appears on your screen when a potentially triggering scene emerges. You can choose to fast forward, look away, or exit your show.
- Warn Me is an app where you enter your triggering words so that content will not be shown when you browse the internet.
- Lastly is an app called Soothe, where you can monitor browsing content and hateful social messages.
One person may struggle to climb a mountain but have no trouble seeing violence on TV, while another may have the exact opposite experience.
If your barrier to participating in leisure pursuits is excessive fear of interacting with other people, click this link to access our guide on Social Anxiety and Participation in Leisure Activities
Leisure pursuits are not one-size-fits-all but offer many opportunities and levels of participation for all to enjoy.