Flying While Trans? Things To Know Before You Go.
Written By: Gina Duncan, Director of Transgender Equality
Flying While Trans? Things To Know Before You Go.
Should the transgender community be fearful of TSA screenings when traveling by air? At minimum, monthly, there seems to be a social media post of a transgender person who has experienced a demeaning and often frightening experience while going through security at America's airports.
A good friend of mine, who happens to be a pre-op transgender woman, recently told me that she hasn't seen her parents in 10 years because she is afraid to fly. Her family lives in Seattle and she is so fearful of going through the scanners at the airport that she just opts to not travel. At the same time, in a climate where airport security is vital to national security and fighting terror, where is the middle ground? How can we stay safe and at the same time provide a respectful and uncompromising situation for transgender people who travel by air?
I have worked with the TSA over the past two years, in conducting several national Transgender Cultural Competency Webinars to increase gate agents' understanding of the trans community. Recently, the TSA published "Know Before You Go" travel guidelines for trans travelers, as well as a YouTube video designed to inform trans travelers of what to expect when going through airport security. The published guidelines and video are a positive step in taking the fear out of flying but more remains to do.
In a statement by Marie Trottier, of the Multicultural Branch of the Transportation Security Administration - Department of Homeland Security, "TSA recognizes that members of the transgender community may have concerns about security screening when flying. We worked with transgender traveler, Kristin Beck, who had a bad experience at a security checkpoint, to develop a video focused on helping transgender travelers through security screening process and letting them know what to expect."
All of these steps are positive in that knowledge is power. If everyone is following the same script, and if consistency can be achieved by agents nation-wide, we will take a huge step in creating travel equity. The challenge remains that there are several subjective aspects of the process that unfortunately can lead to human error or misjudgments.
First, the gate agent presses a pink or blue scanner "gender button" based on a subjective judgement of one's gender presentation. As with recent "bathroom bill" issues, the judgement of someone's gender presentation is far from a perfect science. A miscalculation here can lead to a "female" traveler being patted down by a male TSA agent. The "patting down" process is the second issue. In most cases, when a travel issue occurs, it involves an overzealous agent publicly verbalizing an "anomaly" while conducting the pat down, or being overly intrusive, and in many cases, bringing the violated traveler to tears.
No one should be afraid to fly. We applaud the TSA's efforts to involve the transgender community in the education process. Everyone knowing the process, knowing the rules and knowing their rights, will lead to a more accommodating travel experience. But, until we eliminate subjective gender determinations and find a better way to ensure travel safety than with inconsistent scanners and pat downs, the transgender community will have to find refuge in knowing what to expect, knowing our rights and truly "Know Before You Go."
Click here to download the "Know Before You Go" TSA travel guidelines.
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Apply gradient fill to editable text in Illustrator
For a long time I used Type>Create Outlines to turn my text into objects, then applied a gradient fill. This is fine, but means that your text is no longer editable. I usually created a copy of the editable text before creating outlines and hid it in the layers panel, just in case I needed to edit it later down the line.
But there is a way to keep your text editable AND apply a gradient fill.
 1. Select your text box.
 2. Go to the Appearance palette (make the palette visible by selecting Window>Appearance or shift+F6).
 3. Go to the drop down menu for more optionsat the top right of the Appearance palette.
 Select the drop-down menu in the Appearance palette
 4. Select "Add new Fill".
 5. Now you can select a gradient from the Fill palette.
But wait a minute. That means that there are two fills, one on top of the other. If you look closely you may be able to see the original fill colour behind the new gradient fill. To remove the original solid fill:
 1. Go back to the Appearance palette.
 2. Double-click on Characters, to show the original stroke and fill colours of the text.
 3. Select the Fill colour, and drag it into the trash can in the Appearance palette.
Your text now only has a gradient fill, and is still fully editable.
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The City of Oxford encompasses approximately 7.5 square miles in the northwestern corner of Butler County and is home to over 21,000 people. About 47% of the population is between the age of 20 and 24 due to the strong influence of Miami University. The community's tie to education is further demonstrated by the high educational attainment of its population 25 years old and older:
- 91.6% are high school graduates or higher
- Over half of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher
- Approximately a third of the population has a graduate or professional degree
Download one of the following demographic reports for more information. The reports are based on the 2010 Census and 2007-2011 American Community Survey.

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In the Talmud (t. b. Sotah 8b) an unknown rabbi, but possibly the second-century R. Meir (see t. b. Sanh. 100a), suggests that whilst deciding upon a reciprocal punishment one needs to take account of every aspect of the offence, and that every perutah (a small coin, here symbolising the smallest of misdemeanor) adds up when all are considered together.
In the Mishnah and the Talmud, the perhuta is presented as the minimum legal value in cases requiring restitution. A few examples should suffice to illustrate this:
The Talmud claims that the perutah known to the sages who rote the Mishnah was an eighth of an Italian issar (i.e. a Roman assarius) (t. b. B. Meṣ 44b). At that time a perutah therefore equated to half a quadrans, the quadrans being a fourth of an assarius. Thus the Mishnaic period perutah equated to a single lepton, the currency unit much used in temple transactions at the time of John Hyrcanus (135-104 B.C.E.).


Learn Photography: Art School Pros and Cons
Learn Photography: Art School Pros and Cons
Some people eat, dream, and breathe photography, so when it comes to pursuing it as a career, it may seem like a natural choice for them to attend "a really good art school". But is art school really worth it? Many experts say, "No," citing that many of the people who are successful in the field are self-taught individuals who do not have any formal education or degrees. Others say, "Yes," citing that majoring in photography can help an aspiring photographer become well-rounded, refine his technique and develop a personal style.
Better knowledge of art history, photography history, and the liberal arts. When you attend a four-year college you will have to take classes in general topics like art history, biology, mathematics, English and the foreign languages.
Refined skills. People go to college to refine their skills, and art school is no different. If you choose to go to art school, you will have the opportunity to refine your natural photography skills and learn from people who have been in the business.
Stronger understanding of lighting and composition technique.
When you take classes that are specifically focused on photography, you will learn how to light, contrast and compose photographs better. This can give you a stronger advantage over someone who has no formal education.
Tuition expense. Four-year art colleges and private universities are extremely expensive, and public universities are increasing in cost. Ask yourself: "Am I prepared to be $120,000 in debt by the time I graduate? Can I afford to live on my own and pay for my own equipment with debt while earning an average starting salary of $26,000?" If you feel comfortable with that decision, you realize that you need to make significant sacrifices before and after university.
Equipment expense.
Photography equipment--especially quality photography equipment--is extremely expensive. A good lens, camera, or simple accessory can cost as much as a subcompact car, and even though you only have to buy these items at least once every few years, they are still a significant expense. Your continuous supplies, such as film, developing chemicals, flash cards, software updates and filters will also cost you a significant amount of money.
Employment is harder to find with a BFA. Employment is not guaranteed with any degree, but a degree in something as specific as photography can limit your skill set. If you want to go to school for photography, then major in business and minor in photography, or take on a double major. Photographers spend 80 percent of their time running their business and 20 percent of their time shooting, so it is more beneficial to an aspiring photographer to have a degree in business and adequate experience in photography.
Possibility of having to pursue more education. If your photography career does not work out--and if you only have a photography degree--teaching may be one of your only options. A post-graduate certificate in education or a Master's of Fine Arts in photography is your only routes in that case.
A Better Plan
You may be better off getting an Associate's degree in photography from a community or technical college, fulfilling your general education requirements, and transferring to a four-year college to pursue a business degree. If you are still passionate, get in touch with a professional in your area and assist him or her during the summers. He or she can help you refine your ability to take pictures, build a portfolio, and foster business sense. This way, if photography does not work out, you have another degree to support you.
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NASA's GOES-13 spacecraft has captured this stunning image of the monster blizzard which has struck the United States' East Coast. The orbiting satellite snapped this image on Feb.9 at 7:01 a.m. EST. The nor'easter is clearly visible barreling down on the U.S. and Canadian East Coast.
The massive snow storm is blamed for at least nine deaths in the U.S. and Canada. The storm formed blizzards that stretched from Massachusetts to New York, dumping tons of snow in its wake.
The GOES-13 spacecraft was launched on May 24, 2006, atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37B in Florida. The spacecraft is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite system.

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Fixed-term contracts have become a major form of employment in Europe. Available evidence about whether temporary jobs are a stepping stone to a permanent employment or are a dead end is mixed. The usefulness of these jobs depends on the institutional and economic environment. Fixed-term contracts can be a pathway from unemployment to employment, but their potential as a stepping stone to permanent employment is undercut if there is a strong degree of segmentation in labor markets. If that is the case, the labor flexibility motive of employers ends up dominating the screening function in offering a fixed-term contract.
Introducing fixed-term contracts can create additional job opportunities for labor market entrants and reduce unemployment.
Fixed-term contracts allow for the screening of workers in the context of strict dismissal protection.
Under specific conditions, fixed-term contracts can be effective stepping stones to permanent employment.
Fixed-term contracts are most effective in paving the way to stable employment if combined with training.
In a system with strict employment protection for open-ended contracts, the liberalization of fixed-term contracts can lead to a severe dualization of the labor market. A dual labor market effectively reduces employers' willingness to hire on a permanent basis.
Fixed-term contracts can be associated with low productivity jobs and a significant wage gap
In severely segmented labor markets, fixed-term contracts tend to be associated with alternating periods of temporary employment and phases of unemployment.


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Horticulture: Greener Gardening
The stewardship of 250 acres of landscape, gardens, living collections, and more than 30,000 trees benefits the environment in a number of ways, including by sequestering carbon, cleaning the air, cooling temperatures, and capturing and cleansing stormwater.
At the same time, maintaining these resources can also adversely impact the environment. And so the Garden has adopted best practices for horticultural care throughout the grounds, among which is the use of integrated pest management, a method of protecting plants from pests and pathogens with the least environmentally harmful techniques available. The Garden has switched to using only organic fertilizer, which is more beneficial to soil health than synthetic applications, and also composts all plant-waste materials—some 1.4 million pounds per year—and uses the compost generated to keep plants healthy, a first line of defense.
As part of its carbon emissions reduction efforts, the Garden purchases lowand no-emissions vehicles and equipment and continues to develop and implement horticultural best management practices that keep the landscape, gardens, living collections, and Forest beautiful and healthy while enhancing the environment.
The Garden has also created a Forest Stewardship Plan to sensitively manage the 50-acre Native Forest. In addition, the Garden's outreach program, Bronx Green-Up, provides assistance and advice to thousands of community gardeners throughout the Bronx, teaching sound gardening techniques such as composting and adding much-needed greenery to neighborhoods around the City.


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The problem of having to rewind every 20 minutes is easy to solve. As discussed in How Gear Ratios Work, you can create a high-ratio gear train that causes the drum to make perhaps one turn every six to 12 hours. This would give you a clock that you only had to rewind once a week or so. The gear ratio between the weight drum and the escapement gear might be something like 500:1, as shown in the diagram below:
In this diagram the escapement gear has 120 teeth, the pendulum has a period of half a second and the second hand is connected directly to the escapement gear. Each gear in the weight's gear train has an 8:1 ratio, so the full train's ratio is 492:1.
You can see that if you let the escapement gear itself drive another gear train with a ratio of 60:1, then you can attach the minute hand to the last gear in that train. A final train with a ratio of 12:1 would handle the hour hand. Presto! You have a clock.
Now this clock is nice, but it has two problems:
- The hour, minute and second hands are on different axes. That problem is generally solved by using tubular shafts on the gears and then arranging the gear trains so that the gears driving the hour, minute and second hands share the same axis. The tubular gear shafts are aligned one inside the other. Look closely at any clock face and you can see this arrangement.
- Because all of these gears are connected directly together, there is no easy way to rewind or set the clock. That is often handled by having a gear that can be slipped out of the train. When you pull on the stem of a wristwatch to set the watch, that is essentially what you are doing. In the figure above, you might imagine temporarily removing the small black gear to either wind or set the clock.
You can see that, even though all the gears in a clock make it look complicated, what a pendulum clock is doing is really pretty simple. There are five basic parts:
- Weight or spring - This provides the energy to turn the hands of the clock.
- Weight gear train - A high-ratio gear train gears the weight drum way up so that you don't have to rewind the clock very often.
- Escapement - Made up of the pendulum, the anchor and the escapement gear, the escapement precisely regulates the speed at which the weight's energy is released.
- Hand gear train - The train gears things down so the minute and hour hands turn at the right rates.
- Setting mechanism - This somehow disengages, slips or ratchets the gear train so the clock can be rewound and set.
Once you understand these pieces, clocks are a piece of cake!


A GROUP of primary school pupils recreated the Tour de France with a ride along the Padiham Greenway.
Youngsters at Padiham Green Primary School cycled up and down the idyllic route in the event they had titled the 'Tour de Greenway'.
The Year 3 and 4 students were headed by headteacher Mark Dixon, and school teacher Jennifer Morton, who cycled on a tandem.
Miss Morton swapped the yellow jersey for a bridal dress to celebrate her impending wedding this summer.
The Year 3 and 4 classes have been learning about the First World War and the Tour de France as part of their studies. They have now learn about local soldiers who were killed in France during the conflict and have decorated the Greenway with information about them.
Youngsters from the lower years at the school lined the route to cheer on their fellow students as they cycled past.


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Technical Assistance Resource Page: Food and Nutrition (2011)
A general overview of resources and documents related to food and nutrition is provided in the PDF report attached to this page. The report discusses the three main federal programs that provide food for those who are homeless and/or have low income. They are: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Women, Infants and Children Program, and Nutritional Programs for the Elderly.
Access to nutritious food is essential to a person's health and well-being. For individuals who experience homelessness, obtaining healthy food is a challenge. The most vulnerable individuals within the homeless population—children, individuals who are elderly, and people with ongoing health problems—face additional hardships and barriers to accessing the food necessary to maintain health. The three main Federal programs that provide food to people who are homeless and/or who have a low income are: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC), and, Nutritional Programs for the Elderly. States and communities often have additional programs, (e.g., school food programs, food pantries, and soup kitchens) that provide help with food. This report reviews resources and documents related to food and nutrition. It also provides specific information on the three main Federal programs.
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1 Kings 17; Job 38; 42:5, 6; Luke 4:24-28; Hebrews 11:1; Revelation 1:17
The story of the widow of Zarephath is an awesome reminder of how God will take care of us and our needs today if we will trust and obey.
Connecting with the Scripture Topic
- God chose to use unconventional ways to take care of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath during the three-year drought. Why did God use these "strange" ways to care for these people?
- Share some strange ways God has taken care of you in times of crisis.
- The Bible includes many of God's promises to care for us. Share with the group which of these promises you count on when times are tough.
- Thought Questions
Read 1 Kings 17:7-12. Why did God send Elijah to the widow of Zarephath?
- To help Elijah see how the drought had affected other people
- To show Elijah a Gentile's faith
- To take care of the widow
- To test the widow's faith
- To show God's power in a pagan land
Read 1 Kings 17:13, 14. The widow had to feed Elijah first before God would take care of her and her son. Why?
- God has the right to make the rules.
- God often works miracles after we obey.
- God wanted to build her faith to prepare her for future troubles.
- God knew it was more of a miracle when she had nothing left.
- God wanted her to see her lack of power.
Read 1 Kings 17:15, 16. Each day God provided enough flour and oil for the widow to survive. Why?
- God used the ordinary to do the extraordinary.
- God wanted her to depend daily on heaven.
- God wanted the widow to learn to rest in her salvation first.
- God never does things the way we expect.
- God didn't want her to trust in her stored excess of food.
Read 1 Kings 17:17-24. The widow's son died suddenly. Why did God allow this?
- For Elijah to face his issues with doubt and faith
- To show that sin is still present around saved people
- To remind them that bad things happen to good people
- To show God's power over death
- It's a mystery.
Applying the Message of the Scripture
Gather in groups of two or three. Choose one of the following options and work on a solution. After several minutes, report back to the larger group with your findings.
- Option 1: The story in 1
Kings 17 is about God speaking and people choosing to do what is requested.
When people obey God's commands, great things happen! Create a flow chart of the
different instructions God gave and to whom the instructions were given, and
describe what happened when each person was willing to listen to and follow
- Option 2: In 1 Kings 17 we
discover that God only worked miracles after the people obeyed instructions. In
each story, list the emotions Elijah and the widow had to face. How did they
overcome their emotions and grow stronger?
- Option 3: Faith is acting before receiving. Can you think of other stories in the Bible (like the widow's story) where God asked a person to step out in faith before he or she received something? Make a list of these stories and circle common denominators that you can share with someone who is seeking a walk with God.
Valuing Scripture in Your Life
- God is still in the faith business. Who had more faith? Elijah? The widow? The son? Does God still expect us to obey blindly today? When can reason destroy faith?
- What is one thing in your life right now that God is asking you to step out in faith on before a miracle can occur? Share with someone else in the group and then pray together for the faith to act.
Next Week's Scripture Focus:
Genesis 39:4-6; 2 Kings 4; 5; 8:1-6; Jeremiah 9:23, 24; John 13:1-17; 1 Timothy 6:10


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A new report on how states in the European Union implement ID cards has found 17 countries have made national ID cards mandatory for their citizens, while only four have not, Security Document World reports.
Of the 17 countries, 13 use traditional plastic ID cards and eight have introduced new smartcard technology. Smartcards feature an embedded chip that can store more detailed information, making them a stronger security tool than conventional IDs.
Smartcards can also include biometric information, which currently is one of the strongest security mechanisms available for governments to defend against counterfeit plastic cards. Of the eight countries that use smartcards, Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain and Sweden are the only ones that have introduced biometric data on to them, the report relays.
Countries across the globe have introduced smart card technology to improve safety and convenience for residents. Canada was one of the leading adopters of biometric passports, using the technology to ensure more oversight and security within its borders.
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Anthemis tinctoria 'E.C. Buxton'
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Pretty, lemon-yellow daisy-like flowers appear from June to August above finely cut, aromatic, mid-green leaves. This cheerful, long-flowering lemon-yellow marguerite will lift a sunny, well-drained border. It is also drought-tolerant, although it is usually a short-lived plant.
- Garden care: Support with brushwood or link stakes in late spring before the flowers appear. After flowering cut back the faded stems to the ground to encourage new growth from the base of the plant.
In the third week of this month you can 'Chelsea chop' your summer-flowering perennials to delay their flowering times. Sedums can be cut back by two thirds to provide lusher foliage, but at the expense of flower.Read full article


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Temporary structures encourage experimentation and have, over the years, resulted in both ground-breaking designs and less worthy architectural conceits. But what will the legacy be of the recently opened Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London?
Gavin Stamp, Sunday, 1st July 2012
Great architecture should be built for eternity, or at least for a long life, but there is nevertheless a place for the temporary, the ephemeral. Structures designed for a short life can allow an architect to indulge in experiments or in fantasy without having to worry about the inexorable effect of weather and time. And sometimes it is a mercy that architectural conceits are not with us for long, although it is cheering that remarkable temporary buildings can sometimes become permanent – the Cenotaph in London, for instance, was originally constructed of wood and plaster for the 1919 peace celebrations.
Temporary buildings – pavilions, kiosks, follies, and so on – have a long history. There were the classical triumphal arches erected in cities for royal processions or marriages. As the architectural historian Howard Colvin explained: 'It was precisely the ephemeral character of festive displays of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that made them important vehicles for new architectural ideas. Being constructed only of insubstantial materials such as timber and canvas, these temporary structures could represent accurately sophisticated architectural designs that could not easily be got through to an unlettered and untravelled mason or bricklayer.' In 1814, John Nash designed a Temple
of Concord in London's Green Park, and a Chinese pagoda on a bridge in nearby St James's Park, for a 'display of joy' to celebrate both the defeat of Napoleon and the Hanoverian dynasty. Unfortunately, the latter had an even shorter life than intended as fireworks caused it to burst into flames.
The national and international exhibitions and world fairs held periodically in more recent times encouraged interesting ephemeral architecture. The receptacle for the first and greatest of them, the Crystal Palace erected in London's Hyde Park in 1851, was intended to be temporary, although its prefabricated iron and glass structure was subseq-uently re-erected at Sydenham. Later exhibitions – Paris in 1900, Glasgow 1901, for instance – were the setting for individual pavilions designed to express national character; these often eccentric essays in National Romanticism or in the art nouveau were frequently designed by leading architects in their own countries. Sometimes these temporary structures were experiments in a new style: the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893 introduced grand Beaux-Arts Classicism to America in plaster over steel, while the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs gave the name 'Art Deco' to the new non-historical styles adopted for many of the pavilions.
Famously, Paris in 1925 also saw experiments in the austere modern style that would eventually triumph. There was Le Corbusier's Pavillon de l'Esprit Nouveau, but perhaps even more remarkable was the pavilion representing Soviet Russia designed by the Constructivist Konstantin Melnikov, described by one architect visitor as expressing 'the aspirations of the revolution in an exciting and spontaneous manner' (Fig. 1). Then there was the international exposition held in Barcelona in 1929 at which, in retrospect, the most important building was the German pavilion. Intended to represent the progressive character of the Weimar Republic, it introduced the planar manner of Mies van der Rohe to a wider public (Fig. 2). An essay in the use of a steel frame to define and merge both exterior and interior space with planes of rich materials, it contained little but two Barcelona Chairs (for the King and Queen of Spain): the pavilion itself was the exhibit. It existed for only a few months, but its influence was so profound that it was recreated half a century later exactly where it originally stood (with a thicker and more practical roof).
London's opportunity to suggest the future through temporary buildings came with the Festival of Britain, held on the South Bank in 1951 (Fig. 3). Some of the structures, like the gravity-defying Skylon, were there to entertain and astonish; others were intended to show what could be done with new materials and methods of construction. Hugh Casson, the Festival's director of architecture, commented in the film Brief City (1951–52): 'In an exhibition which is temporary and perhaps experimental...there was a blueprint for new towns, light-hearted, sensible, not too dear and never boring.' The temporary architecture on the South Bank was torn down with indecent haste by an incoming Conservative government, denying the possibility of re-erecting some of the buildings – such as the remarkable Dome of Discovery – elsewhere, but the influence of the Festival could not be extinguished.
Half a century on, London again has an exhibition of temporary architecture – one that is continuous. Every summer, a new and different pavilion is erected in front of the Serpentine Gallery in Kensington Gardens. The first, exhibited in 2000, was the work of Zaha Hadid; subsequent designers have included Daniel Libeskind, Rem Koolhaas and Frank Gehry – all architects who can be relied on to produce something unusual and irrational. The results have been very enjoyable, but it would be difficult to argue that any of these functionless conceits have advanced the art of architecture.
This year's pavilion, which was unveiled to the public on 1 June and is open until 14 October, was designed by Herzog & de Meuron (Fig. 4). It is the least impressive of them all architecturally, although arguably the most pretentious. I am not, I confess, an admirer of this Swiss firm's work: its alterations to Bankside Power Station to turn it into Tate Modern seem to me both arrogant and insensitive to the quality of Giles Gilbert Scott's great brick 'cathedral of power' (although I do like its Central Signal Box at Basel Station). At the Serpentine, Herzog & de Meuron's pavilion consists of a circular hole in the ground covered by a free-standing, flat circular roof; this horizontal disc holds a film of water and is supported on differently shaped piers. Underneath, there is a complex arrangement of steps and shelves, all covered in cork, created in collaboration with the artist Ai Weiwei. To make any sense of this, the visitor is obliged to read the text, for it is based on a pattern created by overlaying the shape of earlier pavilions on the site: 'Like a team of archaeologists, we identify these physical fragments as remains of the eleven Pavilions built between 2000 and 2011...A distinctive landscape emerges which is unlike anything we could have invented...'.
Whether this is actually interesting must be a matter of opinion. The most endearing feature is the design of the movable seats made of cork, which are shaped like the stoppers of giant champagne bottles (prototypes for garden furniture?). At least the pavilion establishes a relationship with the Serpentine Gallery itself, for it is placed on its axis, and the upper part of that former tea house built in 1934 in the neo-Georgian manner of Lutyens can be seen reflected in the plane of shallow water. And here is an idea: why not ask one of our modern classical architects to design a pavilion which actually responds to that handsome, if conservative building? That, I fear, would be far too avant-garde a concept for those who give London this annual temporary experiment in architectural fancy.
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What happened on this day in history: The U.S.S. Maine explodes, the first Teddy Bear is sold, and more from February 15th.
1564: Galileo Galilei Is Born
Galileo Galilei is born in Pisa, Italy. An astronomer, physicist, and engineer sometimes referred to as the father of modern science, Galilei is credited with inventing an early version of the thermometer and a more advanced telescope that allowed him to study the cosmos. His belief that the universe consisted of planets circling the sun — and not the Sun circling the Earth, as stated by the Catholic Church — resulted in his trial before the Roman Inquisition and subsequent house arrest, which lasted until his death in 1642.
1898: The U.S.S. Maine Explodes
The U.S.S. Maine explodes in Cuba's Havana Harbor. More than half of the sailors aboard the ship died, and a subsequent inquiry ruled that the Maine had been blown up by a mine. This helped drum up support for the United States to declare war on Spain — leading to the Spanish-American War — but recent research has suggested that the explosion was caused by an accidental fire, not an underwater mine.
1903: The First Teddy Bear Goes On Sale
The first Teddy bear goes on sale. The toy was popularized after the public learned that President Theodore Roosevelt had refused to shoot a bear that his aides had tied up for him to kill during a hunt. A cartoonist depicted the incident in the Washington Post, which led to the widespread sale of teddy bear toys.
1939: "Butcher Baker" Serial Killer Robert Hansen Is Born
Robert Hansen is born in Estherville, Iowa. A serial killer known as the "Butcher Baker," Hansen abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women in and around Anchorage, Alaska, between 1971 and 1983. Hansen captured and then released many of his victims into the wild just so that he could hunt them down.
1965: The Maple Leaf Becomes Canada's Official Flag
The maple leaf is inaugurated as Canada's national flag. The maple leaf had long been a symbol of Canadian identity and this new flag replaced previous versions that featured the British Union Jack. Ever since, February 15th has been celebrated as National Flag of Canada Day.


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A hardware wallet is a physical device designed to store private keys securely, providing offline storage and protection against potential cyber threats for cryptocurrencies.
A hardware wallet is a specialized device used to store private keys and securely manage cryptocurrencies. Unlike software wallets that operate on computers or mobile devices, hardware wallets are physical devices disconnected from the internet when not in use, making them less susceptible to hacking and online threats.
To access funds stored in a hardware wallet, users typically connect the device to a computer or mobile device and enter a PIN or passphrase. This adds an extra layer of security, as the private keys never leave the device, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and theft.
Hardware wallets are considered one of the safest ways to store cryptocurrencies for long-term holdings, as they offer a robust combination of security and ease of use.
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Interactive Plot Viewer
About the Interactive Plot Viewer
The Interactive Plot Viewer shows show data submitted by the author visually in a line or scatter plot and numerically in a data table.
Interactive Plots provide authors and readers with many benefits. They:
- Enable authors to display plots that give easy access to the underlying data
- Enable readers to explore the dataset from the plot via mouse over or viewing the data table
- Enable readers to download the full data set to facilitate validation and re-use
e-NSP: Efficient negative sequential pattern mining - Artificial Intelligence
In situ observation of mechanical damage within a SiC-SiC ceramic matrix composite - Journal of Nuclear Materials
Calculation of the state of safety (SOS) for lithium ion batteries - Journal of Power Sources
The current version of Interactive Plots has been designed to support simple xy plots, though some authors have used the feature for more complicated ones.
Data files for Interactive Plots must be saved and submitted in CSV (comma-separated values) format. Nearly all database software programs – including Microsoft Excel – support this export option.
To format the file correctly, please take the following into account:
- Each column represents a data series. Your file should have at least two columns so the data can be visualized as (X, Y) pairs on a plot. If you include more columns, these will be presented as multiple series on the plot.
- The first row acts as header and should contain the label of the data series in plain text.
- Please remember to include units in the labels (between brackets)
An example of a correctly formatted file is show below.
A file like this would display as the image below. Please note this is a flat image that does not show the interactivity. To see the full interactivity, try saving this file as CSV and uploading it into our Interactive Plots Preview Tool.
Our current version of Interactive Plots has the following number of restrictions for ensuring correct display:
- Please do not include special characters in the header labels.
- Your file should have 2-10 columns.
- The maximum number of rows is 250.
- There should not be any empty cells.
- The application supports numbers with up to 3 decimal digits. If your data contains numbers with more than 3 decimal digits, please use scientific notation, e.g. 1.123E-07.
- The maximum file size is 500KB.
You can check if your file works and how it will look online using the Interactive Plots Preview Tool. Please double check that you mention the units (between brackets).
Upload your file together with your article via the submission system. Important: To ensure we can distinguish your file from a regular data file, please be sure to select the option "Interactive Plots".
In your manuscript, you can indicate where you want the material to appear in the article, for example, by writing 'File1.csv here'.
Reviewers will find CSV files associated with Interactive Plots in the supplementary material submitted with the manuscript. Editors and reviewers can use the Interactive Plots Preview Tool to inspect Interactive Plot files during the review process.
- EES: the files can be downloaded via links on the final pages of the reviewer PDF
- EVISE: the files can be downloaded directly from the system
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Use Excel for Least Cost Routing
The application performs several functions:
 - It accepts costed routes from multiple Long Distance Service Providers,
 - compares the cost route-by-route,
 - identifies the cheapest IXC for each route,
 - produces a file of the new switch translations,
Least Cost Routing Background
The basis for voice routing translations is the North America Numbering Plan Area, NANPA, using the Local Exchange Routing Guide, aka The LERG. The LERG identifies more than 450,000 distinct routes. Each route is a unique combination of the 3-digit Numbering Plan Area, NPA, or Area Code (internationally called the City Code), the 3-digit prefix or NXX (do you know of an international equivalent term for this term?) The prefix is assigned to the local central office switch. Each prefix can have a maximum of 10 Thousand Blocks, called DEFG. Each Thousand Block has a maximum of 1000 phone numbers, 000-999. The combined format is NPA-NXX-DEFG. Thus all telephone numbers in NANPA are exactly 10-digits, and each route in the LERG can be up to 7 digits, NPA-NXX-D.
Long Distance Service Providers, called IXCs (Inter-Exchange Carriers) in North America, typically use the LERG as the basis for their costed routes tables. IXCs generally distribute their routes tables as CSV flat files. Many IXCs provide only NPA-NXX routes. Some IXCs provide more granular NPA-NXX-D routes.
The Operator Call Distribution is a sampling of all calls originated from this switch during some interval. The call distribution might be sourced from the Billing System or from CDRs. Bangkok Beach Telecom does this using another Perl script which processes ASCII (not binary) CDRs. It produces a Call Distribution which is an ASCII CSV including NPA, NXX, MOU, Cost/MOU. Excel also can be used to associate the existing cost/route. This should be done in a separate Excel workbook to avoid blowing up the size. Knowing the existing cost/MOU is helpful in determining the value of this LCR exercise.
Using Excel
In Excel, it is pretty straightforward to determine the cheapest IXC for each route. The shorthand way to describe the approach is to use INDEX/MATCH. For those who need that expanded, Excel's MATCH() function returns the row number in the table for the given route, and INDEX returns the cost associated with that row number for each IXC. Table rows are uniquely identified by NPA and NXX, possibly also the D-digit. Then use CHOOSE() to compare different IXC combinations.
To set this up, the routes table of each IXC is imported into Excel. The format is NPA, NXX, Cost/MOU. After importing, a fourth column is created which concatenates the NPANXX. This column simplifies use of the MATCH() function. On a separate worksheet, the Call Distribution is imported. The format is NPA, NXX, MOU, Cost/route
On a separate worksheet, the Call Distribution is imported. The format is NPA, NXX, MOU, Cost/route. Again, a new column is created which concatenates NPA & NXX. You can probably guess that we use NPANXX as a common index into all the tables.
Lastly, the CHOOSE() function allows different combinations of IXC to be selected and tried.
If you make each IXC's routes an Excel Table object, the resulting formula is pretty simple. If you are more comfortable with VLOOKUP(), it is still possible but this is slower than using the Table Object.
Whichever approach you prefer, it's still a big load for Excel. A typical Operator Call Distribution for a one-month interval will use more than 100,000 distinct routes. The routes table provided by each IXC has around 145,000 entries. These are all NPA-NXX routes; the D-digit was not used in this case. So in English, for each row in a 100,000+ row table, 3 tables having more than 145,000 rows must be searched. If your IXCs provide D-digit routing, those tables could have up to 455,000 rows. Excel will take some time, minutes even, to recalculate.
The Excel Least Cost Routing Model is far from perfect. For example, if one or more of the selected IXCs does not support a specific NPANXX, the worksheet errors. The error could be hidden using IFERROR(), but that falsely lowers the aggregate cost/MOU.
There is also no automatic way to cycle through all possible combinations of IXC. For example, if you try using 2 IXCs in the model, there are 3 possible combinations: IXC1 alone, IXC2 alone, and the combination of both IXC1 & IXC2. Each combination must be tried separately. The number of possible combinations is always 2 to the power "n" minus 1, where "n" is the count of IXCs being modeled. So with routes tables from 3 IXCs, there are 7 possible combinations. With 4 IXCs, 15 combinations to try.
Also, there can be real-world constraints. Bangkok Beach Telecom tried using the model with 4 IXCs. The Application generates over 160,000 distinct routes and an outstandingly low blended cost/MOU. However, the switch used by that operator, a Nortel MTX CDMA switch, could only accommodate up to 128,000 unique translations routes. So that switch could not fully take advantage of the 4-IXC model.
All that being said, the Model is a good use of Excel, and can quickly indicate which IXC combination, if any, is worth pursuing. Good practical examples of INDEX/MATCH, CHOOSE, INDIRECT.
The Least Cost Routing Workbook
Click the link below to get the workbook. You'll receive an email with 2 links. The first link is a partial version. I've stripped out all routes with NPA greater than 209. This leaves roughly 5,200 routes, which Excel handles with no noticeable delay. This workbook is about 2 MB. I added one column to this workbook in worksheet "LCR Forecaster".
I added one column to this workbook in worksheet "LCR Forecaster". The column is called "Improvement" and it shows the route-by-route impact of the new routes. Excel cannot easily produce a file of switch translations which limits the value of this approach. But you can manually implement the most impactful routes. Sort this worksheet by the Improvement column in descending order. Row 2 will show the route that will save the most money. Assuming you already have links to the IXCs you test, create your own translations entry for this route and immediately begin realizing savings. Repeat for row 3 and as many other rows as you want.
The second link I'll send you is the full version. This version has more 100,000 routes in the Call Distribution, and each IXC quotes more than 145,000 routes in their Routes Tables. Around 27 MB, and it might challenge your computer running Excel. I did not add the Improvement column to this workbook. Let's call that an exercise for the reader.
To use either one in your situation, replace the existing call distribution with yours, and replace the existing IXC routes tables with those of your IXCs, and start the saving. Be sure to document the impact! And give Bangkok Beach Telecom a call if you want help lowering your Long Distance OpEx.
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Gernot Horstmann, Arvid Herwig; Eye movements during highly inefficient visual search: What determines search efficiency differences in blank trials?. Journal of Vision 2013;13(9):527. doi: 10.1167/13.9.527.
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Introduction. Some targets in visual search are more difficult to find than others; for example, a target which is similar to the distractors is more difficult to find than a target which is dissimilar to the distractors. A remarkable result is that efficiency differences manifest themselves not only in target trials but also in blank (target absent) trials. In fact, even physically identical displays are searched through with different efficiencies depending on the searched-for target (e.g., Horstmann, Lipp, & Becker, 2012; _URL_ Obviously, this effect is not driven by the target but by the search template. Because the focus of models of visual search is on target trials, theoretical or empirical treatments of blank trials have been presented only sporadically. Eye movements are examined to explore three hypotheses concerning the causes of differential search efficiencies in blank trials: (a) distractor skipping regulated by a variable threshold, (b) rescanning, and (c) dwell times. Methods. Participants performed a very inefficient search for two types of emotional target faces among neutral distractor faces. Target-distractor similarity (TDS) was varied between blocks: while in the high TDS blocks, the target was similar to the neutral distractors, in the low TDS blocks, the target was dissimilar to the distractors. The distractors were the same in all blocks. Results. Visual search times differed between the high and the low TDS condition, replicating earlier results. Eye movements were analyzed for skipping of distractors, rescanning of distractors, and gaze dwell times. Results showed that differences in dwell time and rescanning account for most of the search time differences between high and low TDS blocks. Conclusion. Low search efficiency in blank trials of high TDS blocks is mostly due to prolonged dwelling and more frequent rescanning of distractors, at least for a very inefficient search.
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USB Chargers
Ever wonder what technology had done for us to make our lives easier? The answer is, a lot. An example of the product of technology is the USB chargers or the commonly known powerbanks.
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Some say, life is always better with technology. Well, this new invention proved it right. These powerbanks are very useful in a whole lot of ways. Though USB chargers or powerbanks are expensive, they are actually cheap in the long run and will give you tons of benefits than you could ever imagine.
So, how does it actually benefit you? If you are a student, you do a lot of things. Study, do household chores and sideline on your extracurricular activities in your organization. You only have little time left to do 'other' things that needs to be done. In simple words, you need to save time doing the 'other' little things and true enough; these USB chargers will help you save your precious time.
These USB chargers are very handy; they help students bring their gadgets anywhere without worrying for the gadget to die on the way. Students can study and still have their phone or other gadgets charging just behind their books or study materials. They can do some household chores, putting their phone in their pockets while charging, for easy reach.
Travelers also benefit to these kinds of chargers. It allows them to connect to their world while they are out exploring other worlds. It updates them with their wrok while they are out travelling and it helps them communicate to their loved ones anytime, anywhere.
These handy chargers do not only benefit students and travelers, it also gives convenience to everyone who purchases it. It is very effective in saving one's time and it also help someone multi-task efficiently.
Powerbanks are convenient in most ways. The only thing about powerbanks is that, as said in this article, it is expensive. It may be expensive when purchasing it but it is actually cost-efficient in the long run. It is like investing for something that you will surely profit from. Some powerbanks sold in the market are cheaper but the trusted ones are expensive but has better quality than ones sold at a cheaper price. Whatever kind of USB charger you may choose to buy, you surely will benefit from it.
These USB chargers are not only efficient in saving time, it is also eco-friendly and user-friendly. This innovation of science made gadget-life easier and more convenient.
5 reasons your car battery will die soon
Of course car batteries have a shelf life of their own, but sometimes it may just be imminent that your car battery is going to die soon. What are those circumstances and how do we predict them accurately so as to prevent such a situation from affecting your mobility?
In this article, we look at 5 reasons or circumstances that point towards your car battery dying soon, which will give you a very good heads up on planning ahead.
Lights left on
batteryOne of the most common reasons that can point towards your car battery dying soon (unless of course it is dead already!) is leaving lights, especially headlights on for a prolonged period, say overnight. In case you have inadvertently done so, be prepared for a dead battery.
Other power draining points
Lights such as headlights are only one of the potential power drainers. Other instances include the glove compartment light, the trunk light, cigarette lighter (especially if you have gadgets plugged into it), and the radio or car stereo which may have been left running for long while the car ignition was not on. To predict if your car battery is going to die soon, you need to check if any of these situations apply in your case.
General old age
As mentioned right at the outset, car batteries have a shelf life of their own. Typically it is about 5 years though things may vary either way. Yet, it would be useful for you to bear in mind that once such a time frame has passed, it is quite possible that your car battery dies.
Sulphation refers to lead crystals accumulating on battery plates, preventing car batteries from charging optimally. If this happens over a prolonged period of time, it is quite possible that your car battery might suffer a premature demise.
Weather conditions
Harsh weather conditions, especially put a strain on car batteries particularly severe winter. So if you happen to be in a bitterly cold clime, be prepared for the unforeseen expiration of your car battery.
There are many factors or situations that could lead to your car battery draining. Here we have discussed some of the most common reasons that a car battery would die soon. But its not an issue that cannot be solved and you can easily make it safe by using a car battery tender or a battery charger to make it work again.
Different Purposes of Using a DieHard Battery
DieHard Battery is one of the best battery still today because of it's long life. Cars mostly outlast their batteries, but this brand still gives one of the best performances. It isn't hindered even in bitter cold weather. Even though these batteries are one of the most expensive out there, considering that they will last longer than any other battery in the market will usually get your money's worth. click here to see more best car battery charger reviews to get other best one.
die hard batteryIn addition to the long life and consistent performance of these batteries, another reason people like this one with them is because it give huge benefits, when at work you can deploy its power for a wide range of various tasks easily and without any compromise to the quality of the charge.
 1. Power – If you want the absolute best battery the market has to offer, you will probably look in the section of DieHard. This brand offers, Platinum Automotive Batteries which are probably the best of the brand. These batteries are really powerful and efficient. If you are one of those power hungry folks, this has got it all to fulfill your hunger. These are the best for pick-up trucks and SUV's. Such technology is used in these batteries that make them maintenance free, guaranteeing longer life, better reserve capacity and trustworthy starting power.
 2. Electronic Accessories – If you've owned a car which is filled with accessories, then you've also heard the warning not to use them for long or not to use them while the engine is switched off. Although the Platinum Automotive Batteries can't run your accessories forever, they are the best batteries to consider if you own a car full of different electronic accessories and you can run them for some time when needed. This battery can run your accessories wen there is an urgent need to use them and need to get a power supply.
 3. Storage – If you are one of those folks who like to collect vintage cars or collectible vehicles, you may also know such cars get a long off season storage time. Other batteries deteriorate over time of inactivity, but DieHard batteries are not prone to such factors. These batteries are not made to suffer because of periods of inactivity. They will hopefully maintain their performance even after long storage times. Though it is better not to keep your vehicles for a longer period still if you have a diehard battery you can store it for a considerable amount of time without having issues in it performance.
 4. Alkaline Batteries – DieHard also produces alkaline cells. These are tested to provide superior performance compared to the competition. These are the best for any type of task, whether you require cells for general usage or the most demanding high drain applications. They are known to deliver exceptional performance and long lasting battery output.
 5. Lithium Ion – DieHard has introduced a product; Lithium Ion which is essentially emergency power in the palm of your hand. This can be used as an emergency battery jump starter for vehicles such as cars, motorcycles and trucks. Not only that, it can also charge smartphones, laptops and tablets. If you are in the market searching for a lightweight emergency source of power, this is the product made for you. It also comes with 1 year warranty for the peace of mind you really deserve. It also has fully rechargeable backup power.
 6. DieHard Gold Powersport – These batteries are perfect for ATV's, watercraft, snowmobiles and motorcycles. These provide maximum durability and power to their users. Their excellent sealed design prevents spillage of any kind. This also allows for easy installation in any position. They are also maintenance-free. They are also made to withstand extreme vibration which ensures their maximum conductivity. You will not have to worry about any issues or interruption while working no matter if you have trembling connection.
All these useful functions and capabilities make the diehard battery the most appropriate one for the people who have various appliances and gadgets with their own charging needs through the car battery.
Diehard ensures quality charging, without any interruptions and hence these batteries are dear to every one with a wide range of charging needs.


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Self-Expression with Dance
From Pre-K to Kindergarten, the Kent Place dance program is closely integrated with the classroom curriculum, and movement activities are based on topics that change monthly. Beginning in Grade 1, proper warm-up techniques, rhythm and perpetual motor skills, as well as creative movement concepts, are integrated into the dance curriculum. The students work individually and in groups to learn a variety of dance forms. These concepts are re-emphasized in Grades 3-5, when students also compose and perform short dance studies of their own. Kent Place teachers focus on developing body awareness, coordination and an appreciation of the world of dance. To broaden the student's dance and performance experience, students Grades 2-5 are welcome to join one of the Primary School dance ensembles.
Building upon their study of dance as an art form in Primary School, Middle School students explore the principles of dance technique and composition and collaborate on choreography assignments. To enhance the program, students view dance films and attend the Upper School dance performance. Dance is part of the Grade 6 curriculum and is offered as an elective course for Grades 7 and 8.
Through rigorous exercise via modern dance and ballet technique, creative movement exploration and dance composition, students in the Upper School develop an awareness of the body as an instrument for personal expression. An appreciation of dance as an art form is fostered through readings, film viewings, field trips and visits from guest-artists. Students who wish to pursue the study of dance beyond the introductory level have the opportunity to strengthen technical skills, experiment with choreography and participate in public performances. Kent Place School's premier student dance groups are the Chamber Dancers and the Dance Ensemble. Participants are admitted by audition, meet during class time for credit and perform publicly numerous times throughout the year.


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Accession Number : ADA307225
Title : Surface Recession Characteristics of a Cryogenic Insulation Subjected to Arc-Tunnel Heating.
Descriptive Note : Technical memorandum,
Corporate Author : NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HAMPTON VA LANGLEY RESEARCH CEN TER
Personal Author(s) : Pittman, Claud M. ; Brown, Ronald D.
PDF Url : ADA307225
Report Date : NOV 1975
Pagination or Media Count : 31
Abstract : Specimens of a cryogenic insulation, proposed for use on the space shuttle external tank, were tested in an arc tunnel over a range of heating rates, pressures, and enthalpies corresponding to the shuttle ascent environment. A regression analysis was used to correlate the test data. Correlation equations involving surface recession rate as a function of heating rate, pressure, and enthalpy were developed. These equations can be used to make total surface recession predictions for shuttle ascent flight environments. p3
Descriptors : *INSULATION, *SURFACES, *HEATING, *SPACE SHUTTLES, *CRYOGENICS, EXPERIMENTAL DATA, SPACE ENVIRONMENTS, REGRESSION ANALYSIS, CORRELATION, FLIGHT, EXTERNAL STORES, FUEL TANKS, TANKS(CONTAINERS), ENTHALPY, THERMAL INSULATION, ASCENT TRAJECTORIES.
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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)
In 1940, Congress passed the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) to provide protection to those called to military service in the armed forces. The SSCRA was updated after the Gulf War in 1991 but remained largely unchanged as of 2003. In December 2003, President Bush signed into law the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The SCRA was written to clarify the language of the SSCRA and to update the SSCRA to reflect new developments in American life since 1940. This law is a complete revision and provides a number of significant protections to servicemembers. It also provides protection to Reservists and members of the National Guard (when activated under Title 10 orders).
The most common forms of protection and relief are listed, below:
- Mortgage Relief
- Termination of Leases
- Protection From Eviction.
- 6% Cap on Interest Rates
- Stay of Proceedings
- Reopening Default Judgments
The SCRA actually provides many more protections than these, and the Supreme Court has ruled the SCRA must be read with "an eye friendly to those who dropped their affairs to answer their country's call." Military legal assistance attorneys are available to provide guidance on the SCRA. For more information on locating a legal assistance attorney, see _URL_


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I've been working on my accretion inputs for SLAMM, and was wondering how the Min/Max accretion rate parameters function within the model.
I developed some accretion curves through MEM. Do the Min/Max parameters set a cap on the rates these curves can reach?
Or do they adjust the curves to reach these set min/maxes?
Jonathan S. Clough
To understand these curves and parameters, please see the spreadsheet:
Which is installed along with SLAMM.
You will see that the equations describe a third order polynomial which then can be scaled to the min and max accretion values. That allows you to play games keeping the shape of the feedback curve intact but increasing or decreasing the minimum and maximum accretion values as part of a sensitivity or uncertainty analysis.
Let me know if you can't find the spreadsheet or have additional questions.
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Who Makes John Deere Branded Engines?
Who Makes John Deere Branded Engines?
Let me begin with a story, it won't be familiar to most of you. In the year 1837, an old blacksmith invented the first steel plow which was designed to cut through sticky prairie soil, which turned out to be a success because before this invention farmers had to clean prairie soil off their cast-iron plows.
This invention and its demand in the market brought up the company John Deere which is an American corporation founded by John Deere. The company manufactures agricultural, construction, forestry machinery, and technology. The company serves in over 104 locations globally. Now regarding the success of the company, who makes John Deere branded engines?
I found it quite interesting sharing facts about John Deere with you all. So I have decided to share furthermore. Without any delay, let's begin.
What brand engine does John Deere use?
Who Makes John Deere Branded Engines?
In the year 1837, there was a 33-year-old American blacksmith named John Deere. He invented the first steel plow which was designed to easily cut through sticky prairie soil. The invention was a success because farmers had to clean the prairie soil off their cast-iron plows before this invention. This resulted in demand for the newly invented steel plow and resulted in the founding of a new company – John Deere.
In the initial years, John Deere sold agricultural equipment and tools. However, in the past century, the company expanded in order to meet the customer needs in multiple industries. They expanded to various fields which include residential mowing, commercial construction, forestry, and golf & turf.
The engines used in their machinery are mainly made by themselves but for certain machinery which requires less horsepower like 100Hp and below, John Deere uses engines from Kawasaki, Yanmar, and Briggs & Stratton.
Who makes John Deere compact tractor engines?
The John Deere Compact tractor comes in 4 series, namely 1-4 Series. The HP of these tractors ranges from 22.4-65.9. The HP of the tractors are as follows; 1 Series is 22.4 to 23.9HP, 2 Series is 24.2 to 36.7HP, 3 Series is 24.7 to 45.3HP and 4 Series is 43.1 to 65.9Hp. You can see that all tractors have HP below 100, which means that the engines are produced by other companies.
Yanmar America Corp., a division of Yanmar Co. Ltd. is a global manufacturer of diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment for industrial, construction, and agricultural sectors. Ranging for almost 30 years, Yanmar manufactured the tractors for John Deere until it moved out of the industry. Currently, Yanmar manufactures diesel engines for John Deere's compact tractors.
Who makes John Deere zero-turn engines?
John Deere provides multiple mower deck options and engine sizes. The John Deere zero-turn mowers come in 3 series, namely the Z300 series, the Z500 series, and the Z700 series. The Z300 series mows up to 7mph with 20-25HP, the Z500 series mows up to 9mph with 24-25HP and the Z700 series mows up to 10mph with 23-25HP.
The zero-turn mower engines were made by MTD and other brands in the past. However, it is claimed that John Deere produces its engine for its lawn mowers now but it hasn't been disclosed yet.
Where are John Deere engines made?
Who Makes John Deere Branded Engines?
The John Deere Company went international in the year 1912 by setting up a manufacturing unit in Canada. In the year 1956, the company decided to build plants in Mexico, Spain, and Germany. Within time, the company expanded to India, France, Argentina, and South Africa.
John Deere has been successful all over the globe and serves in over 104 locations worldwide. John Deere has set up offices, factories, and dealerships in over 30 countries. The John Deere brand engines are made in factories worldwide which include Waterloo (USA), Pune (India), Torreon (Mexico), Saran (France), and Rosario (Argentina).
Who makes John Deere tractors?
Though the company was founded in 1837, John Deere company entered the tractor business in 1918 with two models of tractors – the Waterloo Boy and the John Deere Tractor. In 1935, Deere introduced its first tractor built exclusively for industrial use, the Model 'DI'. The company has changed its tractor models around 700 times.
There have been a lot of variations in the company since its founding. John Deere began as an agricultural equipment supplier and now has worldwide locations supplying machinery required in agriculture and construction. One of the Key Role players of the John Deere company is the current CEO, Mr. John C. May.
The John Deere tractors are made in the USA, Mexico, Russia, India, Germany, China, Brazil, and Argentina. The tractors were made by various companies including MTD and Yanmar in the past but currently, John Deere produces its tractors in its own factories spread worldwide. They provide affordable rates and installments to provide the best services for their customers.


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Alana Potter, lead author of the WASHCost working paper on "Assessing hygiene cost-effectiveness", explains the importance of changing hygiene behaviours so that improved water and sanitation can lead to the expected health benefits. She has been reviewing indicators, tools and methods that sector institutions are using to monitor and measure hygiene behaviour change and identified three key hygiene behaviours common to all of these tools. Simply put, these are hand washing, using a toilet (i.e. separation of faeces from users) and safe management of household water. These are crucial for health benefits to be derived from improved water and should be remembered on World Water Day.
Interview and video by Nicolas Dickinson, IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
March 21, 2012
Source: IRC / WASHCost, 21 Mar 2012


Indigenous rituals re-make the larger than human community
Harvey, Graham (2020). Indigenous rituals re-make the larger than human community. In: Harvey, Graham; Houseman, Michael; Pike, Sarah and Salomonsen, Jone eds. Reassembling Democracy: Ritual as Cultural Resource. London: Bloomsbury, pp. 69–85.
Within the context of the annual Sami organized Riddu Riđđu festival (in western Sapmi/Arctic Norway) and the London-based biennial ORIGINS Festival of First Nations, Indigenous actors, musicians, artists, film-makers, chefs, storytellers and other performers draw on the resources of customary ceremonies and protocols to present work to audiences. Inspired by critical studies of Indigenous literatures, Harvey considers movements between and among international Indigenous performers and their ideas, inspirations, expectations and aspirations. Specific moments in performances and conversations during the festivals are brought into dialogue with notions of personhood that could be summed up as 'dividualism' and 'new animism'. In the former, persons are not points or positions in a structure but inherently and necessarily relations. Beings become persons precisely by engaging and interacting with others. Rather than considering identities, dividual or relational personhood points to the definitive value of performance and interaction. The 'new animism' emphasizes that humans are in no way separate from other persons. They do not exist in a distinct environment but are made up of relations involving both human and other-than-human persons, all with needs and fears, some of which conflict with those of others. Indigenous performances draw on customary rites and knowledges which convey a pervasive (and definitively Indigenous) assumption of a larger-than-human community. Reassembling thoughts and practices related to 'democracy', in this perspective, necessitates consideration of relations with mountains, rivers, salmon, ancestors, masks and many others. Harvey argues that entertainment and education fuse within these festivals as Indigenous performers seek to inspire 'world-making' that is more inclusive and thus more democratic in a more-than-human world.
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A page to help you get started on the ebikes. Please read before you take one out.
Peddle assist ebikes. To go faster:
- peddle harder
- put in harder gear
- increase motor speed
- use accelerator
You can just use motor and accelerator but then you might as well be on a scooter.
Try peddle assist where you peddle, change gears to make easier. Start off in Motor level 3 and increase as needed. Need a extra bit of zap, use the accelerator.
To conserver battery (if you want longer rides)
- try not to use accelerator or very gently accelerate.
- peddle harder.
- put motor at lower level.
- turn off on longer down hills.
- turn off battery when stopped for more than 5 minutes.
How to use
1. Turn on battery.
2. Press button untill screen comes on. Its now ready to go.
3. Press the + and – sign to increase decrease the motor power for peddle assist. 0 is off and 9 is max. Start with 2 or 3.
4. Use the accelirator when you dont want to peddle or need a little extra zap!
> To charge the battery plug the charger into the battery next to the battery on off switch.
> There are sensors on the brakes and rear tire. If a! mark is shown check the sensors are close to the brakes and the rear tire sensor magnet and sensor are inline (red light will come on sensor when wheel spun).


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Moulded concrete blocks were a cheap alternative to brick masonry and looked a bit like stone. Some were being made in New Zealand in the early 1900s, and a few houses and other buildings utilised them. Firth began the first large-scale production of New Zealand concrete blocks in 1938. Concrete blocks are formed with thin walls, leaving a large cavity in the centre so that reinforcing steel can be placed in the wall. Blocks are made in standard sizes and are joined with a 10-millimetre-thick cement mortar. Concrete blocks proved to be very popular in New Zealand, particularly for industrial buildings, because they allow walls to be rapidly built.
Entire buildings can be almost all made using concrete frames and floor panels precast in a factory. Very often, precast elements are an important part of the architecture of the building. Precast elements are made in high-quality reusable moulds, with steel reinforcing placed in the mould before pouring the concrete.
Terrazzo is a special form of precast concrete in which the aggregates are specially selected for their colour and shape, and the cement mix is coloured to obtain a material which is highly decorative. It was widely used in the 20th century for floors in commercial and institutional buildings, as well as for such things as domestic sink benches. Following the casting and curing process, the material is machine-ground to obtain a robust, smooth, fine-grained finish. In the early 2000s terrazzo enjoyed a resurgence of popularity as a high-quality architectural finish.
Tonnes of cement
Limestone deposits close to rail links or deep-water ports were ideal for cement manufacture. They were quarried at Whangārei, Tarakohe in Golden Bay and Milburn in Otago. The names Golden Bay and Milburn became synonymous with cement. In the mid 2000s cement was produced at only two plants – one at Cape Foulwind, near Westport, the other at Portland, near Whangārei. Their combined annual output was over 1 million tonnes.
Konka board was developed in the early 1900s as a lightweight panel system which had some of the virtues of concrete. Concrete for the panels used volcanic pumice as an aggregate, and had a backing of building paper. Panels were about 900 by 900 millimetres, and 50 millimetres thick. They were fixed into timber framing with galvanised steel clips and nails. Joints were covered with hessian (sacking) soaked in wet cement and the whole surface was then roughcast.
In the early 1900s asbestos was combined with cement to form thin rigid sheets suitable for cladding and lining for buildings. It could be moulded and it naturally lent itself to use for roofing, including large corrugated sheets known as 'super six', with matching spouting and flashings. It was also sold as a large slate for roofing and wall covering. Marketed as a long-lasting lining, it was widely used – especially by home handymen.
In the mid-1970s, asbestos's link with the lung disease asbestosis was recognised, and it is no longer used in buildings. Where it is found in existing buildings, the law requires it to be professionally removed in strictly controlled conditions. A substitute for asbestos cement is fibre cement, formed with reinforcing fibres of cellulose or glass.


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Circle station, and the D Line's Reservoir station)
- South Street
- Greycliff Road (to be closed temporarily)
- Boston College (at Lake Street, Brighton; serving Boston College)
The "Cleveland Circle" line is the second of the three lines that separate west of Kenmore. This line travels on the surface of Beacon Street through Brookline. The C Line stations are primarily named for the cross-streets of Beacon Street. These are a few of the notable ones:
- Coolidge Corner (Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Beacon and Harvard Streets)
- Washington Square (Washington Square, Brookline, Beacon and Washington Streets)
- Cleveland Circle (Cleveland Circle, Brighton, Beacon Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue; in easy walking distance of the B Line's Chestnut Hill Ave station, and the D Line's Reservoir station)
The "Highland Branch" is the third of the three lines that separate west of Kenmore. It is named for the Highland Branch railroad line from the 19th century upon whose right-of-way it was built. It travels parallel to and south of Beacon Street through Brookline and Newton.
The Newton Centre and Newton Highlands stations still feature classic station houses from the early 20th century. The Newton Centre station was renovated into shops in the 1980s, but the Newton Highlands station is not actively used.
- Fenway (near The Fenway, Boston, by the old Sears building)
- Longwood (Chapel and Longwood Streets, Brookline)
- Brookline Village (off Harvard and Washington Streets, and Route 9, Brookline)
- Brookline Hills (Cypress and Tappan Streets, Brookline, by the Brookline High School)
- Beaconsfield (Dean Road and Beacon Street, Brookline)
- Reservoir (Cleveland Circle, Brookline, named for the Chestnut Hill Reservoir; in easy walking distance of the B Line's Chestnut Hill Avenue station and the C Line's Cleveland Circle station)
- Chestnut Hill (Hammond Street near Middlesex Road and Route 9, Newton)
- Newton Centre (Newton Centre, Newton, near Beacon and Centre Streets)
- Newton Highlands (Lincoln and Walnut Streets, Newton)
- Eliot (Route 9, Lincoln Street and Meredith Avenue, Newton)
- Waban (Beacon Street at Waban Square, Newton)
- Woodland (Washington Street, Newton, serving the Newton-Wellesley Hospital )
- Riverside (Grove Street, Newton, exit 22 off I-95, named for the Charles River)
The "Arborway" line diverges from the other three lines just west of Copley. It travels mainly on the surface of Huntington Avenue, emerging from its subway just west of the Symphony Hall station.
- Prudential (Huntington Ave, Back Bay, Boston, serving the Prudential Center)
- Symphony (Massachusetts and Huntington Aves, Boston, serving Symphony Hall)
- Northeastern University (Huntington Ave and Opera Place, Boston, serving Northeastern University)
- Museum of Fine Arts (Huntington Ave and Ruggles St, Boston, serving the Museum of Fine Arts)
- Longwood Medical Area (Huntington and Longwood Ave, Boston)
- Brigham Circle (Huntington Ave and Francis Street, Boston; private right-of-way ends south of here)
- Fenwood Street (Huntington Ave and Fenwood Street, Boston)
- Mission Park (Huntington Ave and Mission Park, Boston)
- Riverway (South Huntington and Huntington Aves, Boston)
- Back of the Hill (South Huntington Ave, Boston)
- Heath Street (Heath Street, Boston)
Train service originally ran on the E Line beyond Heath Street to Arborway, but service was "temporarily" replaced in 1985 by the number 39 bus. Pursuant to environmental mitigation commitments made by the state regarding the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, service south of Heath Street is supposed to resume as soon as the tracks and overhead wiring are reconstructed and a sufficient number of low-floor streetcars are available to operate the service.
Older trains have a red diagonal line through the E on the rollsign, which dates from an early streetcar practice of using that to signify a short-turn route. Since the E with a slash is on the same panel as Heath Street, it must be used, even though the E has ended at Heath Street for a long time.
- Jonathan Belcher, "Changes to Transit Service in the MBTA District, _PHONE_", Rollsign, November 28, 2003 ( - PDF)
- Flint, Anthony. "Mbta Halts Purchase of Green Line 'Lemons'." The Boston Globe December 12, 2004. ()
- A history of the Green Line
- MBTA official Green Line map
- Interactive Map (Unofficial)
- Operation manual for SLRV (Boeing) cars
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Easy care sheep: useful links
This is a list of additional resources for the focus story Easy care sheep.
In this Country Calendar episode, Dr David Scobie is interviewed on his farm – he talks about easy care sheep.
Cloning farm animals
Articles discussing benefits and ethical issues of cloning farm animals.
A history of farming in New Zealand
A historical account of farming in New Zealand since the beginning of European settlement, on the Te Ara website.
Sheep farming in New Zealand
Learn about the importance of sheep farming in New Zealand and the sheep breeds that have been introduced and bred for the New Zealand environment, on the Te Ara website.
Provides an explanation about crutching, why and how it's done, including images.
Find out more about Romney sheep in New Zealand.
Sheep breeding in New Zealand
A historical account of sheep farming and sheep breeds in New Zealand, on the Agritech
New Zealand sheep breeds
Find out about New Zealand sheep breeds, their history and origin.
Sheep genome mapping
An article about AgResearch's sheep genome project, on the AgResearch website.
Genetics and heredity
Learn more about genetics and heredity on the Utah University's Learn Genetics website.
Genetics for students
Access free articles and learn more about genetics on Scitable – a Nature Education site aimed at science undergraduate students.
Easy care sheep launched
An article about easy care sheep research and one farmer's experience, on the Country-wide website.
Lincoln scientists recognised for sheep research
This news article includes a brief outline of Dr David Scobie's research to develop an easy care sheep and the award he received for his work.
Using animals in science
A comprehensive resource about using animals in research, the ethics involved and balancing harm and benefit.
The Animal Welfare Act
A guide to the Animal Welfare Act 1999 is provided here on the Biosecurity New Zealand website.
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Scientists have long known of dissimilarities in anatomy and activity between the brains of women and men—now a rodent study shows that even individual neurons behave differently depending on sex.
Robert Clark of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and his colleagues found that cultured neurons from female rats and mice survived longer than did neurons from their male counterparts when facing starvation. Such sex differences had been evident for decades in other body tissues, but so far no one had looked at brain cells, Clark says. When he and his team deprived the cells of nutrients, female neurons consumed mainly fat resources to stay alive, whereas large amounts of male cells started to eat up their own protein-based building blocks—and subsequently died.
The findings suggest that tailoring nutrition to a patient's gender during critical care—for example, after illnesses that temporarily cut off the brain's nutrient supply, such as stroke—might help prevent brain cell death, Clark posits. Men's neurons might fare better on a high-protein diet, for instance, whereas high fat content would probably nourish women's brain cells best, he adds.
Self-cannibalism makes sense for body tissues other than the brain, but why male neurons engaged in it to such a large extent is a mystery, Clark says. "You can understand why during famine, you would want to break down muscle to preserve the rest of your body, but it's harder to understand why you would want to break down proteins within your brain."
Note: This article was originally printed with the title, "Neuron Cannibalism."
This article was originally published with the title Neuron Cannibalism.


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This could be a tough winter for alfalfa in Kansas, especially newly seeded stands on fields where there was no snow cover, says Jim Shroyer, Kansas State University Extension crop production specialist.
"If the plants are damaged by winterkill, the taproot will turn soft and mushy," says Shroyer. "Producers should check for bud and new shoot vigor. Look for delayed green-up, lopsided crowns and uneven shoot growth. If you see any of these symptoms, check the taproots for firmness. Some plants may even begin to green up and then die. But plants that put out second leaves are probably fine."
If some plants are injured and stands have been thinned, producers may wonder about thickening the stands. Shroyer advises caution.
"Interseeding alfalfa to thicken an alfalfa stand will generally not work. If the stand is one year or less old, new seedlings will generally come up and then be outcompeted by the survivors from last year. If large areas of a one-year-old field have been killed, those areas can be disked and then seeded. If the stand is two or more years old, interseeding alfalfa will not work because of allelopathic effects from the established plants."
This winter could also result in a more common form of injury to alfalfa. As the soil freezes and thaws, alfalfa stands can be damaged by the heaving effect.
"This winter has been cold enough to freeze the soil where it is not under snow cover. Soils with high levels of clay are especially prone to winter heaving," Shroyer says.
If heaving has occurred, dig up some plants to determine if the taproot is broken.
"Plants with broken taproots may green up, but they perform poorly and eventually die. Slightly heaved plants can survive, but their longevity and productivity will be reduced. Crowns that heaved one inch or less are not as likely to have a broken taproot. With time, these plants can reposition themselves. Raised crowns are susceptible to weather and mechanical damage. Raise cutterbars to avoid damaging exposed crowns."
Producers can start to evaluate the health of their alfalfa stands as soon as the soils thaws, Shroyer says. "They should look at the crowns and roots. Buds should be firm, and white or pink in color if they have survived with good vigor. The bark of roots should not peel away easily when scratched with a thumbnail. When cut, the interior of healthy roots will be white or cream in color."
When alfalfa growth reaches 4-6" producers can use stems per square foot to assess density. A density of 55 stems per square foot has good yield potential. There will probably be some yield loss with stem counts between 40 and 50 per square foot. Consider replacing the stand if there are less than 40 stems per square foot and the crown and root health is poor, he says.


ISS leak may be a drill hole
The International Space Station sprang a leak, but what caused it is still in question.
NASA removed these before and after images of the ISS hole from a space-to-ground video update.
The hole in the International Space Station has turned into a whodunit mystery. The answer may be a human with a drill back on Earth.
NASA noticed a small, slow pressure leak in the space station last week. The astronauts tracked it down to a tiny hole in a Russian Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft connected to the ISS. The crew repaired the hole after first temporarily blocking it with European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst's thumb.
The hole was not a serious danger to the crew, but we've all been wondering how it got there. NASA reported that Russian space agency Roscosmos has convened a commission to analyze the cause.
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly speculated on Twitter that it could be due to a "micrometeoroid" impact. "We've dodged a lot of bullets over the past 20 years. There's a lot of space junk up there, a serious issue which needs to be addressed," he tweeted late last week.
Russian state news agency TASS shared developments on Monday from Roscosmos director Dmitry Rogozin, who said the space agency has considered theories ranging from a meteorite impact to a "technological error by a specialist."
This is where the drill comes in.
"It was done by a human hand. There are traces of a drill sliding along the surface," Rogozin told TASS.
To add to the intrigue, space news site noticed images of the hole in a NASA Space to Ground video update, which was taken down and later re-released without the photos. But NASA followers had already saved the original video
"Due to a technical issue, some unreleased images made their way into a draft space-to-ground video inadvertently published on Friday, Aug. 31," NASA public affairs officer Kathryn Hambleton said. "NASA recognized the error quickly, and took steps to re-edit the video and reposted an updated version."
NASA seems willing to leave the investigation of the leak's cause to Roscosmos. "NASA said it will support the commission's work as appropriate," Hambleton said.
While the mystery may not be solved for certain, at least the crew is safe. "All station systems are stable, and the crew is in no danger as the work to develop a long-term repair continues," NASA said in an ISS update last week.
Gerst praised his crewmates and their emergency training. "We could locate and stop a small leak in our Soyuz, thanks to great cooperation between the crew and control centres on several continents," he tweeted.
First published Sept. 4, 8:54 a.m. PT.
Update, 12:20 p.m. PT: Adds comment from NASA public affairs office Kathryn Hambleton.


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