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This acceptable use policy ("AUP") describes prohibited uses of Customer for Yandex.Cloud Services and forms an integral part of Yandex.Cloud Customer Agreement ("Agreement"). Capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein shall have the same meanings set forth in Agreement or Linked Documents.
1. Prohibition to store, place, and distribute Illegal Content
1.1. Yandex may suspend Customer's right to access to Services and/or delete the relevant Customer's Content immediately without prior notice to Customer if:
1.1.1. Customer performs illegal, harmful or fraudulent activities: any activities that are illegal, that violate the rights of Yandex or third parties, or that may be harmful to Yandex or third parties, operations or reputation of Yandex, including disseminating, promoting or facilitating child pornography, offering or disseminating fraudulent goods, services, schemes, or promotions, make-money-fast schemes, ponzi and pyramid schemes, phishing, pharming as well as interring with the use of Services (or the equipment used to provide Services) by other customers or authorized users;
1.1.2. Customer places, posts, distributes, transfers, promotes Content that infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property or proprietary rights of others;
1.1.3. Customer places, posts, distributes, transfers, promotes Content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable, including content that constitutes child pornography, relates to bestiality, or depicts non-consensual sex acts;
1.1.4. Customer places, posts, distributes, transfers, promotes Content or other computer technology that may damage, interfere with, surreptitiously intercept, or expropriate any system, program, or data, including viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, or cancelbots.
1.2. Yandex is not obliged to monitor Customer's Content. However, Yandex will examine Customer's Content after receiving Notice regarding Illegal Content published by Customer, or if ordered to do so by a court or other authority. Each Notice is subject to consideration by Yandex in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Yandex may take down Content until the legal matter notified is resolved at Yandex' sole discretion.
2. Prohibition to falsify data
2.1. Yandex may, at its' sole discretion, suspend Customer's right to access to Services and/or delete the relevant Customer's Content immediately without prior notice to Customer if:
2.1.1. Customer performs actions to impersonate another person or representative of a legal entity or a community, including Yandex employees, forum moderators, and a website owner, without sufficient rights to do so;
2.1.2. Customer uses any forms and methods of unlawful representation of other persons;
2.1.3. Customer provides names, addresses, phone numbers, logins, passwords, email addresses, etc. that do not belong to Customer or do not exist as identification details, unless the owners of these details authorized Customer to use them.
3. Prohibition of Spamming
3.1. Yandex may, at its' sole discretion, suspend Customer's right to access Services and/or delete the relevant Customer's Content immediately without prior notice to Customer if Customer:
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3.1.2. subscribes a postal address of the owner of the relevant address to any periodic mailings without prior confirmation from the owner of the address (push subscription);
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Water, soil and climate are three primary natural resources that determine the potential of a farm. Water is the heart of irrigation, playing a primary role in the production of crops and livestock farming. Unsurprisingly therefore, its availability increases the value of the land, therefore a knowledge of these water rights become vital.
Basics of water rights
The management of water is a complex topic, with a multitude of variables. I shall discuss water over two articles and focus on the basics as applicable to farming.
South Africa is a relatively dry country where water usage is strictly regulated by law. The National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the main regulating force of water use in South Africa and replaces any previous law dealing with water rights.
Its purpose is to ensure that the nation's water resources are protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled to the benefit of all, while also protecting the environment, managing floods and drought, and meeting international obligations.
Water-use entitlement vs water right
A fundamental change introduced by the act is that water no longer adheres to the property but to a water user (Thompson, 2006). Water 'rights' will eventually disappear from title deeds.
The act stipulates that a person or legal entity becomes a water user by registration. The registered use entity receives an entitlement to use water from the Department of Water and Sanitation. This entitlement is to use water on a specific property.
The act gives the water affairs department the tools to gather the information it needs for the optimal management of the country's water resources. This registration is one of these tools. The registration process requires answers to four questions:
- Who are you?
- Where do you live?
- How much water are you using?
- What are you using the water for?
It should be clear that water-use registration is only a census and not an automatic entitlement to use water. Verification of entitlement should follow registration and lead to the issuing of a water-use licence. The numbered certificate issued after registration gives information on the volume used, the source, the farm on which it is used, the registered user, what it is used for and the type of registration.
Unless already replaced by a licence, this registration certificate is the only official document the user will have to indicate what the eventual water entitlement could be.
Negative effects for farmer and banks
A serious problem has emerged with the issuing of water-use licences: in some cases, less water is allocated than was previously used. The main reason for this is usually a shortage of water in the area.
This could have a detrimental effect on a farm's value, as higher-valued irrigated land might then become normal dryland. This in turn could have serious negative consequences for financial institutions and their loan-to-value conditions.
Categories of water use
The Act, under section 21, makes provision for 11 categories of water use, of which the following three are directly applicable to the farmer and important to a valuer:
Taking water from a source
This registration shows the actual water in cubic metres per annum that the user can take from a source to use for irrigation. It specifies the specific sources – a river, stream, borehole, and so forth.
This registration entitles the user to store water and utilise it as required. The volume indicated on this registration is not added to the amount specified in the source registration. It is also not added to the hectares that may be irrigated.
This replaces the forestry permits previously required for plantations. The latter use more water than natural vegetation and their expansion is controlled by stream-flow reduction certificates.
(To be continued)
Source: Farm Valuations in Practice (Pienaar, 2013)
Rumpff Krüger is a professional valuer.
This article was originally published in the 11 December 2015 issue of Farmers Weekly.

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First electronic computer celebrates 70th anniversary
The 70th anniversary of the world's first electronic computer will be celebrated today by code-breaking veterans and their families.
Colossus Mk I - the world's first electronic computer. Credit: Peter Jordan/PA Archive
Read: Gay World War Two code-breaker Alan Turing given posthumous pardon
Seven decades ago today, Colossus Mk I attacked its first message written in the complex code used by Adolf Hitler and his generals during the Second World War.
Colossus was built to speed up code-breaking of the sophisticated Lorenz cipher and is regarded as the world's first digital, electronic computer.
By the end of the war there were 10 functioning Colossi machines, which had a decisive impact on the war.
To mark the anniversary, Colossus veterans and their families will gather at The National Museum of Computing at code-breaking institution Bletchley Park where they will see a re-enactment of the code-breaking process from intercept to decrypt with a working rebuild of Colossus.
Read: Who was the code-breaker who helped save Britain in WW2?
Belated funeral lined up for WW2 bomber crewman
An airman whose bomber crashed into a swamp in Nazi Germany may finally receive a proper funeral, more than 70 years after his death.
Halifax bombers on a bombing raid during World War 2
Halifax bombers on a bombing raid during World War 2 Credit: Topham/Topham Picturepoint/Press Association Images
Sergeant Roland Hill, 32, was a flight engineer on a Halifax bomber which was brought down over Germany in August 1943.
The airman, of 158 Squadron, died in the crash along with the rest of the seven-man crew. His body may now finally be removed from the murky waters north of Berlin allowing his funeral to take place.
An RAF Halifax bomber pictured during an attack on an oil plant in Germany's Ruhr
An RAF Halifax bomber pictured during an attack on an oil plant in Germany's Ruhr Credit: PA/PA Archive/Press Association Images
The crash site was discovered in 2002 but German archaeologists have only just been given permission from authorities to excavate the site.
Until now, the only memorial to Sgt Hill has been an inscription of his name on the RAF's Runnymede Memorial in Surrey.
Former SS soldier charged over 1944 Nazi massacre
An 88-year-old former SS soldier has been charged in Germany over the Second World War massacre of an entire French village in which 642 men, women and children were killed.
The man, who has not been named, faces 25 counts of murder. Cologne state court said he was also charged with hundreds of counts of accessory to murder in connection with the 1944 atrocity.
Prosecutors say he shot 25 men as part of a firing squad, and then helped as troops blockaded and then set fire to a church, where dozens of women and children were killed.
The suspect's lawyer, Rainer Pohlen, said he did not deny being at the village but said he never fired a shot that day and was not otherwise involved in any killings.
The court now needs to decide whether to move ahead with a trial, but the suspect first has until 31 March to respond to the charges.
WW2 code-breaker Alan Turing given posthumous Royal Pardon
Alan Turing.
Alan Turing. Credit: Bletchley Park
Second World Warcode-breaker Alan Turing has been given a posthumous royal pardon for a 61-year-old conviction for homosexual activity.
"Dr Alan Turing was an exceptional man with a brilliant mind," Mr Grayling said.
Decorated bomber command hero passes away
One of the Second World War's most decorated airmen has sadly passed away after recently celebrating his one hundredth birthday.
Former Lancaster bomber Jim Flint always insisted that despite receiving many honours, including the George Medal, he was not a hero.
Jim Flint always insisted he was not a hero despite receiving the George Medal. Credit: ITV News
Read: British WWII hero Jim Flint celebrates 100th birthday
War veteran to receive final farewell after public appeal
War veteran Frederick Leach is set to be given a fitting send-off after an appeal for people to pay tribute to him at his funeral.
Mr Leach, who was 94-years-old, fought in the Second World War and was involved in especially heavy fighting in Norway. But he has no known family, leading to an appeal for people to attend his final farewell from Redcar and Cleveland Council, which had been managing his care
An appeal has been made for people to attend the funeral of World War 2 veteran Frederick Leach.
An appeal has been made for people to attend the funeral of World War 2 veteran Frederick Leach. Credit: Stefan Sauer/DPA/Press Association Images
The appeal comes days after hundreds of people responded to a similar call to attend the funeral of Dambusters veteran Harold Jellicoe Percival, who served as ground crew in the famous raids in May 1943. He died aged 99 after never marrying or having children.
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of gifts for the entertainment and enlightenment of users of iPods and other portable digital audio players. Called "The 12 Days of Holiday Podcasts," these audio snippets focus on chemistry's lighter-hearted connections to the holiday season and are based on research from ACS' suite of 36 peer-reviewed scientific journals. They will be posted daily between Dec. 12 and Dec. 24. The holiday podcasts are part of Science Elements, ACS' science news podcast. _URL_
Bytesize Science, a podcast for young listeners
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Office of Communications has launched Bytesize Science, an educational, entertaining podcast for young listeners. Bytesize Science translates cutting-edge scientific discoveries from ACS' 36 peer-reviewed journals into stories for young listeners about science, health, medicine, energy, food, and other topics. New installments of Bytesize Science are posted every Monday and available without charge. Bytesize Science is now listed as a "New and Notable"" podcast on iTunes. It is also recommended by "Podcasting in Education," an organization that encourages educators to embrace podcasts as a classroom tool. Bytesize Science's archive includes items on killer whales, a scientific explanation for why some people love chocolate, some unlikely new uses for compact discs, and other topics. Podcaster for Bytesize Science is Adam Dylewski, an ACS science writer and recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in genetics and science communication. _URL_
Science Elements: ACS Science News Podcast
The ACS Office of Communications is podcasting PressPac contents in order to make cutting-edge scientific discoveries from ACS journals available to a broad public audience at no charge. Science Elements includes selected content from ACS's prestigious suite of 36 peer-reviewed scientific journals and Chemical & Engineering News, ACS's weekly news magazine. Those journals, published by the world's largest scientific society, contain about 30,000 scientific reports from scientists around the world each year. The reports include discoveries in medicine, health, nutrition, energy, the environment and other fields that span science's horizons from astronomy to zoology. Podcaster for Science Elements is Steve Showalter, Ph.D., a chemist at the U. S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M., and ACS member.
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Results of National Chemistry Week poster contest: A Hometown Winner?
The American Chemical Society has selected winners from schools around the nation for its 2007 poster contest for National Chemistry Week. That program, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has taught millions of students in grades K-12 and others about chemistry's central role in everyday life. This year's theme, "The Many Faces of Chemistry," emphasized chemistry's roles in improving public health, protecting the environment, providing innovative new products, and making life longer, healthier, and happier. For names, schools, and hometowns of winners and other details, please visit _URL_ or contact _EMAIL_
Highlights, resources from ACS Chocolate Workshop now online
The American Chemical Society's workshop, Cooks with Chemistry —The Elements of Chocolate provided reporters with a delectable assortment of new information on the world's favorite treat. Held Oct. 11, 2007, at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and sponsored by the ACS Office of Communications, the chocolate workshop featured presentations from Harold McGee and Shirley Corriher, award-winning cookbook authors, and Sara Risch, the noted food and flavor chemist. With chocolate consumption nearing an annual peak as the holidays approach, we are providing content from this event to news media unable to attend the workshop. The material includes ACS journal articles about the chemistry of chocolate; advice for cooks who run into trouble with chocolate recipes; tips on how to successfully use "new" chocolates in old favorite recipes; and a fascinating comparison of the health benefits and flavor components of different kinds of chocolate. For interviews with the chocolate workshop participants or other information, please contact _EMAIL_. [Web link: _URL_ ]
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BAY LEAVESLaurus nobilis
Native to the Mediterranean region this aromatic tree is sacred to Apollo and in ancient times was especially revered at Delphi, were it played an important ritual role in the rites of the Delphic oracle. The old legends tell how the Nymph Daphne had tried to escape the amorous advances of the young sun god Apollo, alas in vain. Seeing no other escape she pleaded with her father the river God to turn her into a treewhich he promptly did. And so it came to be that Apollo was left standing, hugging a tree. To remember his undying love he wound a wreath from the twigs which he henceforth wore as a crown. Paradoxically the Laurel wreath became known as a crown of honour that decorated the winner in amicable contests or even warfare.
In northern regions it was mostly considered a protective herb and tree of life, because of its evergreen nature. It was commonly used as a 'quickening' rod and believed to transfer its life giving and protective powers by way of touching or hitting. Bay Laurel was thought to avert all evil influences and even protect the beer from turning during a thunderstorm. In modern magical practice it is sometimes added to incense blends for its oracular powers. See also Bay Essential Oil
These days it is mostly used as a culinary spice and counts as an indispensable flavouring agent for any European cuisine. Its stomachic properties aid digestion and soothe the upper digestive tract. It also helps breaking down very greasy foods and heavy meals. Medicinally it is usually the essential oil that is used for conditions such as joint and muscle aches and pains, but if the essential oil is not at hand, try adding a decoction of the leaves to the bath water to relieve tense and aching muscles.
Bay is used for divination and prophecy. It makes the mind receptive and enables the practitioner to understand and interpret the oracle. It is also used as a protective panacea, to ward off all evil influences and protect against the evil eye or other forms of envy, jealousy and mean spirited daemons.


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The Reppisch is a river in Switzerland. It rises in the Türlersee and joins the Limmat as its tributary, near the town of Dietikon. The Reppisch flows in the Säuliamt (Affoltern district), canton of Zürich, an area featuring still partially untouched nature.
Map of Reppisch, Dietikon, Switzerland
Between Birmensdorf and Dietikon, the river crosses a narrow valley which is used as a target range by the Swiss army troops stationed in the infantry barracks nearby. Therefore, this valley may be closed to entry during some parts of the week.
Shortly before entering Dietikon, the river underruns the Mutschellenpassstrasse and the Bremgarten-Dietikon-Bahn railway. In the spring of 1999, there were heavy floods in this area, blocking the road and the railway service for several days.
Sixty eight named streams empty into the Reppisch, of which three, namely the Wüeribach, the Rummelbach and the Lunnerenbach, are 4 or more kilometres long. In addition there are 5 tributaries that are 2 kilometres long or more: the Dönibach, the Lättenbach, the Schwandenbach, the Tobelbach near Birmensdorf and the Malefizgraben, if one includes its right hand headstream, the Weidbach.
The most important tributary of the Reppisch is the roughly 8-kilometre-long Wüeribach, which drains the plain of Wettswil and Bonstetten and empties into the Reppisch near Birmensdorf from the left.
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Video Games Help Astronauts Prepare for Deep-Space Missions
Venturing into deep space is an unprecedented challenge for humanity, both in terms of technology and human psychology. Starting this week, six people will prepare to face that challenge with the help of three video games.
As part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) preparations for future missions to Mars and beyond, six astronauts are entering an isolation unit in Moscow this week. They'll remain there for 520 days, testing hardware, software and their own responses to being in such close quarters for more than a year.
In the process, ESA researchers hope to refine "e-partners," or electronic systems that will monitor human crew and assist in the event of an emergency. That's where the video games come in.
In a deep-space mission, "the teams are out there alone," Mikael Wolff of ESA's Software Systems Division told TechNewsDaily. "We want to improve the communication between them and the electronic agents."
To do so, the team developed three games for the astronauts to play on a biweekly basis. The first is a module that will simulate the kind of on-the-job training astronauts will need to refresh their knowledge during long missions. In this module, the astronauts work in groups of three, with one as the teacher and two as the students.
The next game is a social networking activity in which the astronauts have to work together to move around on-screen colored trails. By monitoring the astronauts' cooperative behaviors, the researchers hope to learn how individual team members interact and whether those interactions change over time. These group dynamics are important in a high-pressured, isolated environment, said Mark Neerincx of the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research, who is overseeing the project.
"One important question in this situation is whether we can generalize [the game] to normal operations and whether we see specific patterns in their communications with each other," Neerincx said.
Finally, the astronauts will get a chance to relax by playing a lunar landing game. The hope is that leisure-time gaming will boost the astronauts' moods, Wolff said.
The astronauts will fill out questionnaires about their emotions and moods before and after all of the games, and their game performance will be recorded. They'll also be monitored by Web cam to test how well crews on the ground can gauge the emotions of the crew in space.
Unlike current space missions, where ground control and astronauts are in near-constant communication, deep space exploration will take astronauts far outside the realm of easy contact. Signals will take hours to reach Earth, Neerincx said, so astronauts have to be able to solve problems on their own. To do so, they'll need software that's easy to use, supportive and responsive to changing situations.
The software being tested has already gone through one 105-day isolation trial, said Wolff. Using data from that study, researchers were able to improve their communications network and add more realistic tasks to their modules. This time around, they hope to gather enough data from the training module to automate the system so that the computer would do the training without a human instructor. They also hope to monitor the astronaut's performance to better understand how to allocate the day-to-day tasks of running a deep-space mission.
Next year, the team hopes to take the experiments one step further by re-testing the software at Europe's Concordia base in the Antarctic, where astronauts will be asked to carry out real scientific tasks, not just simulations. Eventually, they hope to test the system on the International Space Station.
"Our experiments mainly look very similar, but the people are going to be in another environment," Wolff said. "The results may be different."
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The Cardinal is probably one of the most recognizable and popular backyard birds because of its brilliant red color and crested head. It is a great bird to admire year-round. The color contrast of the brilliant red against fresh white snow really is a high point during the winter months.
Early settlers were said to have named this bird after the Cardinals of the Catholic Church who wore red robes.
Both sexes are accomplished songsters and may be heard at any time of year. Cardinals will mate for life and remain together throughout the entire year. That's why you will usually see a male and female together at your feeding station.
||They can be found across the eastern U.S. from lower Canada south to the Gulf Coast and west to Arizona and parts of Southern California. The Cardinal's range has expanded dramatically since 1886 when it was rarely seen north of the Ohio River. Habitat is typically dense thickets along fields, hedges, swamps, and parks and gardens.
||Cardinals are not migratory. Their bright plumage brings color to our yards during the winter when many other species have flown south. In winter, most cardinals flock and roost together but, at other times of the year, they are quite territorial. In flocks, males dominate females when feeding. It is also nice to hear a pair calling to each other in late winter or early spring.
||A Cardinal's nesting season lasts from March to August. They usually raise 2-3 broods a year. The female builds a nest of small twigs and grasses in a shrub or dense bush. She lays about 3-4 white to greenish eggs that average about one inch in length. The female usually incubates the eggs, which takes 12-13 days. However, after the eggs hatch, the male tends to the chicks while the female incubates her next brood. Young leave the nest after 9-10 days. Male Cardinals often feed the females while courting and when they're nesting.
||About 90% of the Cardinal's food consists of weed seeds, grains, insects, fruits, and
sunflower seeds. They prefer seeds that are easily husked. Cardinals are less selective during winter in the colder climates. Cardinals also drink maple sap from holes made by sapsuckers.
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||Cardinals range from 8 to 9 inches long, with a wingspread of 10-1/4 to 12 inches across. The adult male is bright red with a black face and red bill. The adult female is buff-brown with a red tinge to the crest, wings, and tail. Like the male, the face is black and the bill orange.
||Male and female Cardinals both sing. Songs are loud, beautiful whistled phrases. Some songs you may hear sound like "whoit whoit whoit" and "whacheer whacheer." These songs are used in forming territories and in courtship. Male and female cardinals use "chirps" as contact calls and alarms. They also have many visual displays such as "tail-flicks" to signal alarm. The crest may be raised and lowered. Strongly territorial, males will fight other males, along with their own reflection in windows!
||Create a dense hedge or thicket around your backyard. Cardinals are especially fond of roosting and nesting in honeysuckle thickets. Provide open areas with trees and berry producing shrubs such as mulberry, blueberry, grape, and dogwood. At
feeding stations, they prefer unhulled
black-oil sunflower seeds over all other foods. They will also eat
white proso millet, bread, nutmeats and
peanut butter mixes. Offer a
source of water for drinking and bathing.
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How to Type Em Dash (or Long Dash) in Word
Em Dash or Em Rule is also sometimes referred to as Long Dash. It is a type of dash that is three times as long as a hyphen or minus sign (-). This dash is called em dash because it is one em wide.
In today's article, you'll learn about all the available methods you can use to type the Em Dash Symbol in Word using Windows or Mac.
Without any further ado, let's get started.
Em Dash [—] Quick Help
The table below contains all the information you need to type the Em Dash symbol in Word using either your Mac or Windows PC. If you are lazy to use the keyboard, you can as well copy and paste the symbol into your document.
|Symbol Name||Em Dash|
|Shortcut for Windows||Alt+0151|
|Shortcut for Mac||[Option] + [Shift] + [-]|
|Shortcut in Word (Win)||[Alt] + [Ctrl] + [Num -]|
To type the Em Dash symbol in Word for Mac, press [Option] + [Shift] + [-] on your keyboard. If you are on Windows, press and hold the Alt key and type the Em Dash alt code which is 0151 on the numeric keypad, then release the alt key.
The above quick guide provides some useful information about the Em Dash symbol including shortcuts and alt codes you can use on both Windows and Mac. However, below are some other methods you can also employ to insert this symbol into your Word document.
5 ways to type an Em Dash [—] symbol in Word
Microsoft Word provides several methods for typing or inserting symbols that do not have dedicated keys on the keyboard.
In this section, I will make available for you five different methods you can use to type or insert the Em Dash symbol in Word for both Mac and Windows users.
Without any further ado, let's get started.
Using the Em Dash [—] Alt Code (Windows Only)
The Em Dash Symbol alt code is 0151.
Even though the Em dash symbol does not have a dedicated key on the keyboard, it can still be typed using the Alt Numpad Input Method which is also known as the Alt code method. This can be done by pressing and holding the Alt key whilst pressing the Em dash symbol Alt code (0151) using the numeric keypad. This method is for Windows only. And your keyboard must also have a numeric keypad.
Obey the following instructions to type the em dash symbol using the alt code method:
- Place your insertion pointer where you need the symbol.
- Press and hold the Alt key on your keyboard.
- Whilst holding on to the Alt key, press the symbol's alt code (0151). You must use the numeric keypad to type the alt code. If you are using a laptop without the numeric keypad, this method may not work for you. On some laptops, there's a hidden numeric keypad which you can enable by pressing Fn+NmLk keystrokes on the keyboard.
- Release the Alt key after typing the Alt code to insert the Symbol into your document.
This is how you may type this symbol in Word using the Alt Code method.
Using the Em Dash Shortcut (Mac and Windows)
The keyboard shortcut for the Em Dash Symbol is [Option] + [Shift] + [-] for Mac. For Windows users, use the Alt Code method or press [Alt] + [Ctrl] + [Num -]. The [Num -] key means the minus key on the numeric keypad on the Windows Keyboard. This shortcut won't work if you use the minus key that's in line with the Backspace key.
To type the em dash symbol on Mac, obey the instructions below:
- First of all, place the insertion pointer where you need to type the Em Dash symbol.
- Press and hold the Option and the Shift key and hit once on the [-] (Minus or Hyphen) key.
With this keyboard shortcut, you can type the Em Dash symbol anywhere on your Mac computer.
- For windows users, press [Alt] + [Ctrl] + [Num -]. The [Num -] means the minus key on the numeric keypad.
- Alternatively, press and hold the alt key and type 0151 on the number pad.
These are the steps you may use to type this symbol in Microsoft Word.
Copy and Paste Em Dash
Another easy way to get the Em Dash symbol on any PC is to use my favorite method: copy and paste.
All you have to do is to copy the symbol from somewhere like a web page or the character map for windows users, and head over to where you need the symbol (say in Word), then hit Ctrl+V to paste.
Below is the symbol for you to copy and paste into your Word document. Just select it and press Ctrl+C to copy, switch over to Microsoft Word, place your insertion pointer at the desired location and press Ctrl+V to paste.
For windows users, obey the following instructions to copy and paste the em dash symbol using the character map dialog box.
- Click on the Start button and search for Character Map. The Character Map app will appear in the search results, click on it to open.
- The Character Map dialog will appear. Click on the Advanced view check box to expand the dialog box for more options.
- On the advanced view, type Em Dash in the Search box.
- You should now see only the Em Dash on the character map dialog. Double click on the symbol to select it. Alternatively, click on the Select button.
- After you select the symbol by double-clicking on it, it should appear in the Character to copy: field, then click on the Copy button to copy the symbol.
- Switch to your Microsoft Word document, place the insertion pointer at the desired location and press Ctrl+V to paste.
This is how you may use the Character Map dialog to copy and paste any symbol on Windows PC.
Using insert Symbol dialog box
The insert symbol dialog box is a library of symbols from where you can insert any symbol into your Word document with just a couple of mouse clicks.
Obey the following steps to insert the Em Dash Symbol in Word using the insert symbol dialog box.
- Open your Word document.
- Click to place the insertion pointer where you wish to insert the symbol.
- Go to the Insert tab.
- In the Symbols category, click on the Symbol drop-down and select the More Symbols button.
- The Symbol dialog box will appear. In the Subset drop-down list, select General Punctuation to display symbols in this category which includes the Em Dash symbol.
- Select the symbol and click on the Insert button. Alternatively, double click on the symbol to insert it into your Word document.
- Close the dialog.
The symbol will then be inserted exactly where you place the insertion pointer in the beginning.
These are the steps you may use to insert the Em Dash symbol in Word.
Using AutoCorrect to Type Em dash in Word
Another approach you may use to obtain this symbol is through the AutoCorrect feature in Word.
AutoCorrect in MS Word is a facility designed for correcting spelling mistakes like thsi to this.
With this feature, you can assign your own short code to the em dash symbol. This way, you can easily type the em dash symbol using the short code. For instance, if you happen to frequently type the Em Dash symbol, you can assign a short code like EMDASH to this symbol. This way, whenever you type the text EMDASH, Word will think that you actually wanted to type — and will convert it into the Em Dash Symbol automatically.
Without any further ado, below are the steps.
- Go to the insert tab.
- In the Symbols category, click on the Symbol drop-down and select More Symbols.
- The Symbol dialog box will appear. In the Subset drop-down list, select General Punctuation from the list to display the General Punctuation symbols which include the Em Dash symbol.
- Select the em dash symbol and click on the AutoCorrect button.
- The AutoCorrect dialog box will appear. Select the 'Replace text as you type' checkbox.
- In the Replace: box, type EMDASH.
- By default, the With: box will contain the em dash sign. Just in case it is not there, please paste it there.
- Now click on the Add button and hit on OK.
At this point, whenever you type the text EMDASH in Word, it'll convert to the Em Dash symbol.
However, below are some things you should note when you are using the AutoCorrect Method to type this symbol in Word.
- AutoCorrect is case sensitive. Meaning if you type emdash (in lowercase), Word will not autocorrect it for you unless you type EMDASH (in uppercase). Whatever case you used to assign the AutoCorrect text is what Word will recognize.
- If there is any text before or after the AutoCorrect text, Word will consider the AutoCorrect text as part of the text and hence will not do any autocorrection. For example, XEMDASH will not get converted since the EMDASH is joining with another character X. However, X EMDASH will convert to X — since the X is separated from the EMDASH.
As you can see, there are several different methods you can use to type the Em Dash Symbol in Microsoft Word.
Using the shortcuts for both Windows and Mac makes the fastest option for this task. Shortcuts are always fast.
Thank you very much for stepping on this blog.
If you have anything thing to say or questions to ask about the em dash symbol, please drop it in the comments below.


Why was an email delivered to my account even though I'm not listed in the To or Cc list of addresses?
The content of an email is actually completely independent of how the email is delivered between computers on the internet. Thus, the addresses you see on the To or Cc lines of an email do not necessarily have any relation to who the email was actually delivered to. Similarly, the From line of an email doesn't necessarily specify who sent the email. They have nothing to do with the delivery process.
All legitimate email software and systems do set the To, Cc, and From lines of email to correspond with who the email was sent from and to. Spam-sending software, however, will usually forge the values.
Unfortunately, the email system was designed back in the early days of the internet, when it was simply used to send messages between trusted university computers and no one had a need or reason to forge the headers.
How email is sent
If the actual content of the email doesn't control where the email goes, what does? This is done by a separate protocol called SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). When email is handed over from one computer (the "SMTP client") to another computer (the "SMTP server"), the sending computer declares a sender address (the "envelope-from", which is the address that bounce messages will go to if delivery fails at a later stage) and one or more recipient addresses ("envelope-to"), which designate the destination to send the message to.
These addresses are not part of the email message itself, and normally they are just discarded once the message has been delivered. However, at FastMail we add special headers called X-Mail-from (for "envelope-from") and X-Delivered-to (for "envelope-to") to the email so you can always see how the message ended up at your account.
We also add another header, X-Resolved-to, that designates the final address that was used for internal delivery to your mailbox. This address is determined by the address in X-Delivered-to using the resolving rules described in our documentation of the process email delivery goes through.
You can view these headers for an email by clicking the "Show Raw Message" option in the "More" menu at the top right of each message.
There is a legitimate case where the To and Cc lines may not list your address. That's when someone sends to you via Bcc. When someone Bcc's you in on an email, their email client uses your address in the "envelope-to" when delivering, but removes the Bcc header before sending. So if you see your address in the X-Delivered-to header but not in To or Cc in legitimate mail, it means that the sender put your address in the Bcc field in their email client.


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well,in this topic, i do have a powerful spell,but it's all about concentration.take any object that is of your liking which could be carried anywhere.
1. With your first and middle fingers trace a pentogram over the object.
2. Visualize electric blue or purple flames coming from your fingers.
3. Chant as you trace the pentogram "with this pentogram i do lay protection heare both night and day and to the one who should not touch let their fingers burn and twitch i know envoke thee: so mote it be"
if this is done properly it's quite effective.you can use it in case you get in real trouble.^_^


TechTrend: Signal vs Whatsapp
According to App Annie, Signal had about 20 million monthly active users globally at the end of December 2020. According to Sensor Tower, the app was downloaded more than 7.5 million times between January 6 and January 10.
How secure is Signal?
Signal says the only two pieces of information the company collects are how long users have had Signal installed and the last date it was installed. They do not obtain user messages, groups, contacts, or profile information. Signal also open sources all of its software, meaning the public can view how the tech was made inspect the code themselves.
How secure is WhatsApp?
WhatsApp owner Facebook says they do not access chats due to the end-to-end encryption, but the company can take user data. Facebook has access to WhatsApp user phone numbers, IP addresses, mobile network, length of time using the messenger, payment data, cookies, and location data.
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Why Your Cat Stopped Eating its Favorite Wet Food?
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Cats are fussy creatures. They are proud and they demand doting and pampering from their owners. Oftentimes, they become particularly stubborn about their food.
Cats refuse to eat their favorite meal since kitten-hood. Sometimes the reason can be their changing habits or tastes, other times it could be due to sickness or mood.
Consider the health benefits of wet food and compare them to dry food. You need to pay close attention to your cat's behavior.
It is important to determine whether your cat is in need of a change in its choice of cuisine; or if there are health risks.
4 Benefits Of Wet Food
wet foods benefit for your cat or kitten
1. Wet food gives cats the necessary hydration
We all know our feline fellows are naturally against water; we all know how cranky a wet cat can be! Cats are meant to hunt and get the necessary hydration from their prey. Commercial wet food has at least 60% or more moisture content which is sufficient for the cat.
2. Helps Bowel Movement
Wet foods help regulate a cat's bowel movements. Cats that suffer from urinary tract infections and constipation should be given wet food.
3. Texture and Odor
Wet food has a meaty texture and strong odor, which appeal to our little furry friends. Stinky-er the food, hungrier the cat. It is also easy for almost all breeds of cats to chew on wet food. You could try Meow Mix Seafood Selections, a popular brand for those looking to feed on a budget.
4. A Complete Nutritious Meal
Dry food or kibble cannot be considered a full meal for an adult cat. A can of wet food has enough nutrients and contents to qualify as a cat's lunch.
4 Benefits of Dry Food
1. Easy on the wallet
Dry food is available in large quantities and easy to measure. Dry food allows you to measure the amount of food your cat intakes and how much you spend. And kitties love it!
2. Long shelf-life
Dry food is less prone to spoiling and can be left about the house for your cat to snack while you are out. You can keep them in the cupboard for a long time.
3. Crunch helps
The crispy texture of dry food helps keep your feline's dental health tiptop. The chewing of crunchy treats helps to remove the plaque. For sensitive cats and kittens, Purina Cat Chow Gentle Dry Cat Food is a big favorite.
4. Dryness encourages drinking
The dry treats will provoke your cat to drink more water and will remain hydrated. Proper hydration prevents your kitten from getting urinary tract infections and constipation too.
However, it should be noted that experts advise serving a mixture of alternating wet and dry food.
This ensures your cat stays satisfied with variation and gets all the necessary components to build a healthy diet.
Check for any illness:
check your cat for illness
Refusal to eat or distaste for food can be a symptom of sickness or dental problems.
Check your cat's teeth for sore gums, damaged teeth or dental abscess; all of which could make eating painful and off-putting.
You should also check all the orifices for any infections or pus buildup. Loss of appetite could also result from pancreatitis, constipation, bowel disease or intestinal failure.
Track your cat's behavior and look for signs of distress. If you suspect any of these, it is essential to contact a vet immediately.
Try something new:
My tabby used to eat nothing but "Wellness Complete Health Grain-Free Pate for Kittens", until one day she decided not to.
I went through cans and cans of wet can food then I switched to dry food. But each time, she would take a bite or two before completely abandoning her bowl. She began to only accept treats of human food every now and then.
With this cat refusing to eat, I became worried. With a fridge and cabinet filled with half-eaten and open packs of treats; I was torn. I started to experiment with mixing them and serving them side to side.
Finally, we settled on "Purina Fancy Feast Creamy Delights" with a side of "Blue Buffalo Adult Dry Cat Food."
Sometimes your cat can get sick of a certain brand entirely, in which case you will have to experiment with new brands. It is better to choose brands that are vet recommended; nutrition is just as much a priority as taste.
Your cat doesn't need to be fussy to want a change in its taste buds.
They could get bored with the same flavor every day and a new type may tweak their curiosity. You could start by purchasing a new flavor, maybe two or three cans to test it out.
Measure the portions:
To maintain your cat's health, it is important to watch their diet. Measure out food portions according to age, weight and health conditions of your cat.
You can consult your vet or google to learn what is the perfectly balanced meal for your best friend.
Take my Bonbon for instance, he is a seven-and-a-quarter pound of pure orange fluffy hell. I give him about 4-5 cups of dry food in between two meals of wet food; about 9-10 hours apart. Bonbon eats Instinct Original Grain-Free Wet Cat Food twice a day, 5.5oz. Of course, my vet recommended it and you should contact you to find the best option.
Food Bowl:
Make sure you keep your cat's food bowl clean and fresh. Cats are smell sensitive and do not appreciate the rotting smell of day-old food.
Pet food is stinky when it is fresh and absolutely unbearable when old. Make sure to rinse out the food bowl every meal and properly wash it after your little feline friend is done with his last meal of the day.
It is also important to choose the right bowl for the right breed. Firstly, choose a bowl according to the amount; I like to choose them according to how much-wet food I should feed a cat.
A flat face like my Black Persian, Morticia, eats better from bowls that are hollow and large since she eats more.
It allows her to freely eat without having to squish her face.
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Quanesha - Meaning of Quanesha, What does Quanesha mean?
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Quanesha - Meaning of Quanesha
What does Quanesha mean?
[ 3 syll. qua-nes-ha, qu-ane-sha ] The baby girl name Quanesha is pronounced as KWaaNIY-SHaa- †. The origin of Quanesha is English-American. Quanesha is a variant of the name Quanisha (English).
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I'd like to ask for any kind of assistance regarding the following problem:
I was given the following training data: 100 numbers, each one is a parameter, they together define a number X(also given).This is one instance,I have 20 000 instances for training.Next, I have 5000 lines given, each containing the 100 numbers as parameters.My task is to predict the number X for these 5000 instances.
I am stuck because I only know of the sigmoid activation function so far, and I assume it's not suitable for cases like this where the output values aren't either 0 or 1.
So my question is this : What's a good choice for an activation function and how does one go about implementing a neural network for a problem such as this?
Lets mock some data up.
"100 numbers, each one is a parameter, they together define a number X(also given)"
# i.e. size of X_train -> [n x d]
# i.e. size of X_train -> [??? x 100] , when d = 100
# "I have 20000 instances for training"
# i.e. size of X_train -> [20000 x 100], when n = 20000
import torch
import numpy as np
X_train = torch.rand((20000, 100))
X_train = np.random.rand(20000, 100) # Or using numpy
But what is your Y?
# Since the definition of a regression task,
# loosely means to predict an output real number
# given an input of d dimension
# So the appropriate Y_train would
# be of dimension [n x 1]
# and look like this:
y_train = torch.rand((20000, 1))
y_train = np.random.rand(20000, 1) # Or using numpy
What is a linear perceptron?
Taking definition from this tutorial
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Thus, in picture:
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Next we need to define training routine,
For now take it as biblical truth that this is an okay routine to train a neural net model (this isn't the only way but easiest or supervised learning):
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In code:
import math
import numpy as np
def sigmoid(x): # Returns values that sums to one.
 return 1 / (1 + np.exp(-x))
def sigmoid_derivative(sx):
 # See _URL_
 # Hint: let sx = sigmoid(x)
 return sx * (1 - sx)
def cost(predicted, truth):
 return np.abs(truth - predicted)
num_epochs = 10000 # No. of times to iterate.
learning_rate = 0.03 # How large a step to take per iteration.
# Lets standardize and call our inputs X and outputs Y
X = np.array(torch.rand((20000, 100)))
Y = or_output
for _ in range(num_epochs):
 layer0 = X
 # Step 2a: Multiply the weights vector with the inputs, sum the products, i.e. s
 # Step 2b: Put the sum through the sigmoid, i.e. f()
 # Inside the perceptron, Step 2.
 layer1 = sigmoid(np.dot(X, W))
 # Back propagation.
 # Step 3a: Compute the errors, i.e. difference between expected output and predictions
 # How much did we miss?
 layer1_error = cost(layer1, Y)
 # Step 3b: Multiply the error with the derivatives to get the delta
 # multiply how much we missed by the slope of the sigmoid at the values in layer1
 layer1_delta = layer1_error * sigmoid_derivative(layer1)
 # Step 3c: Multiply the delta vector with the inputs, sum the product (use np.dot)
 # Step 4: Multiply the learning rate with the output of Step 3c.
 W += learning_rate * np.dot(layer0.T, layer1_delta)
Now that we learn the model, i.e. the W.
When we see the data points that we need to use the model on, we apply the same forward propagation step, i.e. layer1 = sigmoid(np.dot(X, W))
Since we have:
And in code:
# If we mock up the data,
# it should be the same internal dimension.
X_test = np.random.rand(5000, 100)
# The desired output just needs to pass through the W and the activation:
# the shape of 'output' -> [5000 x 1],
# where there's 1 output value for each input.
output = sigmoid(np.dot(X_test, W))
 - $\begingroup$ There's some weird things happening here when we design our network with a sigmoid, we naturally force the output values to be between the (0, 1) range. But this is partly because when we mock up the data using np.random.rand, the values are expected to fall between the (0,1). $\endgroup$ – alvas May 11 '20 at 16:00
 - $\begingroup$ A normal regression task where the output has arbitrary range of values, simply skip the sigmoid layer for the forward propagation and then the error derivatives in the sigmoid_derivative(layer1) would just be 1. $\endgroup$ – alvas May 11 '20 at 16:01
The quick answer is that you want to use an activation function on the output layer that does not compress values to $(0,1)$. Depending on your software, this might be called "linear" or "identity". It looks like Keras just wants you to leave off the activation function: model.add(Dense(1)).
The typical way of thinking of a neural network as a classifier (let's say a binary classifier) is just extending a logistic regression. In fact, when you use a sigmoid activation function on the output node, you're (sort of) running logistic regression on the final hidden layer.
A logistic regression is one type of generalized linear model. The gist of GLM is that some transformation of the the value of interest is a linear function of the feature space.
Let $X$ be the data matrix for the feature space. Let $\beta$ be a parameter vector. Then $\hat{y} = \mathbb{E}[y] = X\beta$ is the linear model, and $g(\mathbb{E}[y]) = X\beta$ is the generalized linear model (vectorized, so apply $g$ to each $y_i$).
But we could extend this to a nonlinear transformation, and when a neural network is a binary classifier, this is precisely what we're doing. Instead of the transformation of $X$ being given by $\beta$ and thus linear, we apply some nonlinear transformation $f$ and get $g(\mathbb{E}[y]) = f(X)$.
The terminology in GLM is "link function", but that is essentially the activation function on the final node(s) of the neural network. Consequently, all of the GLM link functions are in play, and one of those link functions is the identity function. For a GLM, that's just linear regression. For your neural network, it will be a neural network (nonlinear) regression, which sounds like what you want.
Usually you're normalizing the data first, meaning that your whole dataset will be in between 0 and 1. Afterwords after you're having the model predictions, when computing the cost function or evaluating the model, you can apply the inverse of the normalization function.
 - $\begingroup$ I'm a little confused now, the point of the sigmoid function is to put the data set between 0 and 1? $\endgroup$ – KovacsMarton Dec 11 '19 at 23:35
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 $\begingroup$ No, you use sigmoid to introduce non-linearity in your model. In addition sigmoid is especially used for models where we have to predict the probability as an output since it's defined in the range of 0 and 1. For normalizing the data i would suggest you to look at min-max normalization or z-score normalization. $\endgroup$ – razvanc92 Dec 12 '19 at 8:13
for regression, you can use a hidden layer with sigmoid, then a LINEAR output layer, where the weighted sum goes straight through, without modification.
this way your output is not restricted to 0-1
 - $\begingroup$ Alternatively, you may use ReLu activation funtion. ReLu stands for Rectified Linear units and is defined as : max(x, 0) So, when dealing with problem where the output is not restricted just to 0-1, you may want to use "ReLu" activation function for all the hidden layers and "linear" activation function for the output layer. $\endgroup$ – SAGALPREET SINGH May 11 '20 at 18:54
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Geek Galore: The Many Shades of Nerddom
The term nerd has fluctuated heavily in meaning in the past decade. This sociocultural shift can still be observed in contemporary society. But what exactly makes a nerd? This loaded four letter word appears to have become an interchangeable synonym with related sociocultural labels, such as geek, dork and many more. In this blog post, the manifold world of juvenile linguistics will be ventured into with a specific focus on synonyms for nerd, which aren't actually synonyms at all.
Introducing: The Nerd
The original stereotype of the common nerd is founded on knowledge, ambition and passion for excelling grade-wise. Initially, the term nerd was an insult, which was used to isolate the so-called nerds from their peers. Primarily found in high schools, as portrayed in U.S. American teen flicks, nerds tend to form tight-knit friendship groups, consisting of individuals who refuse to give in to peer pressure and are thus dubbed "uncool". Therefore, it is only fair that finally the term has had its revival and is currently used as an almost exclusively positive word to describe an unusual yet intriguing character. So keep doing your thing, Nerds!
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A Bundle of Passion: The Geek
The term geek has often been used interchangeably with nerd. But whilst the nerd is infamous for prioritizing their education over social fads, the geek specializes on leisure time activities which may seem unconventional for the 21st century teen: From reading vintage comic books to learning an abundance of sci-fi movie trivia, the geek does it all. Because geeks like to escape reality and embark on fictional adventures, they can often be identified with a certain glow in their eyes, when speaking about a topic they're passionate about. If everyone let out their geeky side more often, the world would certainly be a happier place!
Silly yet Charming: The Dork
Dorks can be described just like the word sounds. A bit quirky, a bit silly and even quite endearing. Dorks are frequently characterized as goofy yet good-hearted people in pop culture. They also appear to have a unanimous sense of fashion which, admittedly, does not follow the latest trends, but never fails to stand out from the crowd. Colourful socks, which may not always match, are a trusted staple. Mean tongues claim that dorks are rarely known for their intellect but this is pure speculation and gossip. But should you ever have a dorky moment at the office then do not be embarrassed; work it!
Life Online: The Netizen
Netizens are a large group of online users who often times comment on current social events. The term is popularly used in South Korea, where website such as Allkpop refer to active and engaged readers as netizens. These online communities are very diverse and hold a lot of social power when it comes to harshly criticising a celebrity or managing to get a desired hashtag to trend on sites like twitter. Netizens are rarely considered a group of many real human beings, because they make their appearance as large swarms of strong, mostly anonymous opinions.
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OMG! It's the Fangirl
The label fangirl can refer to an individual of any gender. However, recently the term fanboy has also made more and more online appearances. Fangirls and –boys often out themselves as such when their extreme passion for a specific slice of pop culture is voiced in rather inappropriate settings, such as work or university for instance. Turning a seminar presentation into an homage to one's favourite boyband can lead to outsiders diagnosing an enthusiastic fangirl with an unhealthy obsession in need of a reality check. But let's face it – everyone fangirls over something. Just keep in mind: there is a time and place for everything!
Pick your Char: The Gamer
The gaming community is continuously growing and becoming increasingly diverse in terms of age, gender and social background. When the internet first found its way into domestic homes, gamers stepped up their game and managed to extend their community into the World Wide Web. Just like nerds, however, the gamer has been said to pick feuds with fellow gaming brethren. Similarly to what can be found in fan culture, the gamers disapprove of those joining their club, who are not authentic enough, i.e. bring along much experience or fulfil any other requirements which render you deserving of the title "real gamer".
What's your Stereotype?
In the end of the day, everyone shares at least one of their traits with any of the stereotypes listed above. What is important to be remembered is that stereotyping a person wholly will never be beneficial for either side. However, using such labels with a grain of salt can make life a little bit easier for certain people – especially when terms are used lightly and in the most positive manner possible. Taking an unpopular term and owning it may even lead to newly found self-empowerment!
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Boost autumn colours with white balance
Using the white balance settings can really add punch to your images, find out how to use it to boost those autumnal tones
The autumn months are alive with vibrancy and colour, but are also prone to unpredictable weather and dull light. To make sure you capture a decent scene, it's important to change the white balance setting on your camera to match, rather than just using the auto option. You can tweak the levels in Photoshop afterwards to create a truly inspiring autumnal piece.
When shooting autumnal scenes, its important to make sure that all the colours in your images remain vibrant and punchy.
One way of ensuring this is to change the white balance setting on your camera, rather than keeping it on the Auto setting.
Weather conditions can be very varied in the autumn months, which can cause all sorts of problems – keeping the white balance consistent will make processing easier later on.
1. Too cool
Although these leaves were under a tree the actual weather conditions were fairly bright. However, the image, taken with the white balance set at Auto, has a rather cold look to it. It also doesnt have much depth or crispness.
2. True to life
By simply changing the white balance to Cloudy, the camera has coped with the tonal ranges far better and has also managed to create a warmer feel, making the leaves look much more like how they actually appeared.
3. Total transformation
Tweaking the levels in Photoshop makes the image really come to life. The strands of grass appear more prominent now and by slightly burning in the leaves on the outside of the image, the leaves edges appear sharper.


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Myzus persicae (Sulzer)
|Green Peach Apid|
Ronald F. L. Mau, Extension Entomologist
Jayma L. Martin Kessing, Educational Specialist
Department of Entomology
The green peach aphid has many host plants. Agricultural crops include: broccoli, burdock, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, Chinese broccoli, daikon, eggplant, flowering white cabbage, green beans, head cabbage, lettuce, macadamia, mustards cabbage, papaya, peppers, sweet potato, tomato, watercress and zucchini. This aphid also attacks many ornamental crops such as carnation, chrysanthemum, flowering white cabbage, poinsettia and rose.
These aphids have a worldwide distribution. They were first reported on Oahu in 1910 and are now present on all islands within the State.
On cole crops this species is usually present on the underside of the oldest leaves. It is common on seedlings, young plants, and lower leaves of older plants. Green peach aphids are seldom found in the heads of broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, or Brussels sprouts (Flint, 1985).
Aphids feed by sucking sap from their hosts. Economic damage can be high on lettuce. Seedlings or transplants of lettuce and other cole crops can be stunted by the attack of large populations of this aphid. Small populations of green peach aphid can be tolerated by the removal of outer leaves; the lettuce head can not be salvaged with large populations. Green peach aphids rarely cause economic losses on older cabbage and related crops. On fruit crops, extensive feeding causes distortion of young leaves and shoots and premature dropping of fruit.
Aphids vector many plant viruses. This is potentially the greatest consequence of aphid infestations. The green peach aphid vectors virus diseases in more than 30 plant families, including beans, sugar beet, sugarcane, Brassica sp., Citrus, and tobacco (Hill, 1983). Of particular concern in Hawaii are the turnip mosaic virus, and papaya ring spot virus. The green peach aphid transmits both P (PRSV-P) and W (PRSV-W) strains of Papaya Ringspot Virus. PRSV-P infects papaya. PRSV-W does not infect papaya, but does infect cucurbits. PRSV-W is also called Watermelon Mosaic Virus 1 (WMV-1). Turnip Mosaic Virus is also vectored by this aphid. Both apterae (wingless) and alate (winged) aphids are able to transmit the virus but more transmissions are obtained with wingless forms (Toba, 1962).
There are many generations of this aphid throughout the year in Hawaii. In Hawaii the average life span is about 18 days. The life span represents the period from birth of the nymphs to the death of the adult. Longevity may be affected by temperature, type of life cycle (egg laying or live births), and plant host. Studies in cooler temperatures report the life cycle lasting up to 50 days (Toba, 1964).
Reproduction in Hawaii does not involve mating and egg laying. Females give birth to live female nymphs. As a consequence of this type of reproduction, populations are composed solely of females and there are no males. Since winters in Hawaii are mild, there is no need for an overwintering egg stage.
In temperate regions, these aphids overwinter during the egg stage. The shiny black eggs are often laid on the bark of fruit trees. No eggs are found in Hawaii.
Immature aphids are called nymphs. They are pale yellowish-green in color with three dark lines on the back of the abdomen that are not present on the adult. In Hawaii there are four nymphal stages. Nymphal development is completed in 6 to 11 days (Toba, 1964).
The wingless adult aphids vary in color from green to pale yellow. Winged adults, are green with black or dark brown markings on their abdomens. Adults are small to medium sized aphids from 1/25 to 1/12 inch long and their antennae are 2/3 as long as the body. Adult females give birth to approximately 50 nymphs.
Unlike the potato aphid, these aphids are uniformly scattered on the leaf. On lettuce, populations start on the lower leaves and move up the plant.
Populations are larger during periods of adequate rainfall and smallest during hot, dry weather.
This aphid develops on crop and non-crop hosts. Thus it is important to remove crop residues and weed hosts prior to planting new crops.
There are many natural enemies of the green peach aphid, some of which are specific and others that are general to all aphids. In Hawaii the most effective natural enemies are the predatory syphid maggots, Allograpta sp., lady beetles and parasitic wasps. Another effective parasite is Diaretus chenopodiaphidis Ashmead.
The green peach aphid has developed resistance to certain insecticides. It is important to test insecticides on local populations before making large purchases of pesticides.
The use of chemicals to control the spread of virus diseases is usually not effective.
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15 February—4 June 2008
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Installation photograph of 'The Architects Who Made London' display 2008. Photograph by Richard Bryant/ arcaid.co.uk
Against a backdrop of contextual photographs of London by Richard Bryant, this display looks at six architects from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century who have had a significant impact on the London we see today. Drawings, plans and photographs of their major London buildings, illustrate the impact of architects including Norman Shaw, Lutyens and Lubetkin on the capital.
Through their buildings and urban visions, their ideas influenced the physical and social structure of the city. In contrast to previous generations of architects, they faced often outwardly incompatible tasks, such as creating an identity for railway suburbs on the city's expanding fringe, giving a semblance of unity to the ceremonial approach to Buckingham Palace, or developing an architectural idiom for social housing.
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What is a cultivated Australian accent?
The cultivated Australian English accent is usually produced with tighter vowel durations. Getting this correct, depends on the impact of your regular speech patterns. So if you tend to speak with a broader accent, you'll want to make your vowel lengths shorter on these vowels: /eɪ/, /iː/ /aɪ/, /oʊ/, /aʊ/ & /u:/.
What is a cultivated accent?
What are the three types of Australian accent?
Unlike some European and early-settled countries like the USA, the Australian accent is made up of just three different variations: broad, general, and cultivated. These variations are not as easy to pick up on as, say, the cockney, geordie, and southern accents of England, but the subtleties are there.
How would you describe an Australian accent?
The Australian accent is famous for its vowel sounds, absence of a strong "r" pronunciation and the use of an inflection – or intonation – at the end of sentences, which can make statements sound like questions. According to Felicity, the way vowels are pronounced is the most peculiar feature of Australian English.
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It is prevalent nationwide but is especially common in rural areas. Examples of people with this accent are Steve Irwin, Julia Gillard and Paul Hogan. In Australia, this dialect is sometimes called Strine (or "Strayan", a shortening of the word Australian), and a speaker of the dialect may be referred to as an Ocker.
Why is Australian accent so weird?
If you grew up in Australia, your accent is shaped by the history of Australia's European settlement; if you grew up in New Zealand, your accent is shaped by a different history, so it sounds different. It's automatic for us to talk in a similar way to the people around us and this feature is really strong in kids.
Where is the strongest Australian accent?
Ockers have the strongest Australian accent, and they're found in all corners of Australia. Regional Tasmania (srs). Australian accents do not vary a lot, compared to other English speaking countries.
How do Aussies say hello?
The average Australian greets with a simple Hey/Hello/Hi. Avoid saying "G'day" or "G'day mate" when first meeting someone as this can sound strange or patronising coming from a foreigner. Many Australians greet by saying "Hey, how are you?".
How did Aussies get their accent?
According to Richards, the beginning of our Australian accent emerged following the arrival of European settlers in 1788. "It emerged from a process called levelling down because you had all these people who came here on 11 ships from different dialect areas, regional dialect areas across England," he said.
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How old is the Australian accent?
1788: The Australian accent, at least according to modern experts, began developing right after the arrival of European settlers and convicts.
Is Australian English closer to American or British?
Australian English follows British spelling very closely but many common words are spelt differently in American English. Despite being spelt differently, the meaning of the word is the same. Australian and American English have different ways of spelling certain words, such as those ending with 'yse' or 'ise'.
Do Americans have accents?
You've likely heard the words "Standard American English," for describing certain accents that lack distinguishing sounds. Well, apparently, that's not real. Every single American has an accent.
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we continue to retain the friendship.
The following proverb urges one not to take up too many tasks at one time as it would spoil ones endeavors. About such people Sindhis observed:
Uhey hath roti mein
Uhey hath choti mein
Which means that people who take up too many tasks at one time, are like those who use the same hands to knead dough, and the same hands to plait their hair.
The latter proverb implies that if one performs these two tasks at the same time, then ones food would not get hygienically prepared, and ones hair would get soiled.
The following proverb, though it may sound similar has a different meaning altogether.
Uheyee hatha neer mein
Uheyee hatha kheer mein
It literally states that the same hands that are immersed in the water (tears) are also immersed in the milk. The implied meaning of this proverb is that at times life doles out two tasks at the same time. One provides pain, and the other gives joy.
Sindhis believed that you should do what you have to do as soon as possible. They stated:
Turt daan
Maha kalyaan
Turt kam maha punya
Which means that if you execute your duty promptly, it is equivalent to performing a good deed.
Sindhis believed that it was the tongue, or unkind words which caused the most harm, they not only hurt the ones that the harsh language was meant for but also the one who uttered them. Sindhis stated:
Uhaayee zibaan ussa mein vyaarey
Uhaayee zibaan chhaaon mein vyaarey
Which literally means that the same tongue makes you sit under the sun and it is the same tongue that makes you sit in the shade.
Sindhis urged one never to harm the down-trodden, as God would take up their cause and take revenge for the harm done to the poor. Hence the saying:
Aah gareebaa kair khudaayee
Which literally means that if the down trodden cry in pain for the harm inflicted upon them, then God Himself takes revenge.
Sindhis believed that :
Un-herya na her, mataan hirani
Heryaan na pher mataan phiranee
This proverb states that one should not get someone used to constant favors done out of goodwill, because when you stop doing them the benefaction, they might turn against one.
Alternately Sindhis stated:
Sakhi khaan shoom bhalo
Jo turt dyey javaab
Which means that he is better, who promptly says "No" to a proposition, rather than the one who says "Yes" to proposals, and then goes on to resent the same.
There are people who do favors unto you, but hurt you by constantly reminding you, and/or being nasty to you. To such people Sindhis advise:
Na dijey na dukhoyjey
Which literally means "Do not give, if you must hurt the person later.
It is ever so difficult to please everyone all the time. And to top it, to please oneself seems to be, even a more monumental task. There is no argument to the statement that if one is happy, the world seems a great place to live in. Hence;
Jeeyu khush ta jahaan khush
Which literally means that if one is happy, the world is a cheerful place to live in.
It is so easy to criticize others. Why? Because we are not in their shoes. One cannot argue the fact that only the person who is in the situation is aware of why he/she behaves the way he/she does. Hence the observation:
Gur jaaney
Gur jee gothree jaaney
Which literally means that the sugar knows, and the bag that carries the sugar knows (how light or heavy, how empty or full, or how clean or dirty the contents and/or the bag are).
Sindhis urged their fellow brethren to be good. They claimed that there were various benefits to derive from being exemplary. They stated:
Thado gharo paan khey paaneyee
chhaaon mein vyaarey
Which means that a cool pot of water seats itself in the shade. It implies that if one stays composed one stays out of conflict.
Another method of remaining peaceful is not to be distressed, when one possesses less, and not be proud when one has much. Thus:
Thoro disee araao na thijey
Ghano disee araso na thijey
Sindhis believed that one should live according to ones means. Hence they observed:
Savar aahir per digheran
Which means that one should stretch ones legs according to ones blanket.
It is believed that if your right hand does a good deed, your left hand should not get to know about it.
On this creed, Sindhis opined:
Nekee karey, daryaa mein vijh
Which literally means that after having performed a good deed, drop the thought of it into the sea.
There are people, who do nothing but exaggerate. About such humans, Sindhis stated:
Jabal khey thyaa soora, jaayee kuyee
Which literally means that the mountain had labor pains, but only a mouse took birth.
Kuey ladhee haid garee
Chavey aaon pasaaree
Which literally means that a mouse found a piece of turmeric, and claims to own a grocery store.
About people who paint an exaggerated image about themselves, Sindhis claimed:
Labhey lath na
Babo bandookan vaaro
Which means that he is a type of person who does not even own a stick, and he claims to be a master of guns.
In matters of relationships, Sindhis made interesting observations.
For a husband they believed that:
Murs ta phado
Na ta jado
Which literally means that unless a husband is hard to please, he is not good enough.
Probably the macho image of a difficult man was attractive to a Sindhi woman. On the other hand, maybe the proverb was coined by the parents of the girl to make her life more satisfactory, by praising the negative traits of her husband.
In the following proverb however, they categorically compare a son-in-law to a crooked stick. Sindhis state:
Naathee, dingee kaathee
Present time Sindhis would probably disagree with the above observation, as one often sees sons-in law as caring as ones sons and daughters.
During the time that our fore-fathers lived their life in Sindh, daughters must have been a life long liability, hence Sindhis stated:
Abo gasey, dheeya vasey
Which literally means that fathers have to work very hard so that their daughters prosper.
It is interesting to observe how much the daughter's parents would give in for the happiness of their female off-spring.
The following proverb was probably coined by dejected girls' parents who would not reciprocate the humliation inflicted upon them by the in-laws of their daughter. They stated:
Jainkhey dinyoon jaayoon
Tinsaan kahryoon baayoon
Which means that once one has given ones daughters in marriage, one cannot get angry with her new family.
The previous two proverbs point to the fact that having daughters put one through difficulties and humiliation at the time when these sayings were coined. However it is interesting to note that the Sindhis of yore believed that a son shares you properties and possessions whereas a daughter partakes of your joys and sorrows. Hence Sindhis stated:
Put thyey maal bhai
Dheeya thyey haal bhai
Sindhis stated:
Maau jee dil makhan
Puta jee dil pathar
Which literally means that a mother's heart is soft as butter while the heart of the son is made of stone.
Elders claimed that though a mother-in-law be hard as wood, she is good to have around, as during times of need she would always be there to extend a helping hand. Hence they stated:
Sas kaath jee bi suthee
Sindhis believed that:
Jeko daadho so gaabo
Which means that he who stands his ground, eventually wins.
Yet during arguments and discussions, Sindhis wisely observed that:
Taari hik hathee kon vajandee aahey
Which literally means that one cannot clap with one hand. It implies that wherever there is an argument, all parties are probably to blame to a certain extent.
About the grand children from the daughter's side, Sindhis claimed:
Doita vadhandey very
Which implies that the children from ones daughter were never close enough to their maternal grand-parents, however much the latter pampered the kids.
This was probably due to the fact that children spent more time with their paternal grand-parents, and hence were influenced by the their opinion, of their maternal grand-parents.
It is interesting to note that this proverb does not generally ring true now-a-days, probably because grand-children spend enough time with their maternal grand-parents and formulate their own beliefs.
Maternal grand-parents claimed:
Naani radhan vaaree
Doitaa khaain vaaraa
Which literally means that matenal grand-children eat while the grand-mother toils and cooks.
Grand-parents believed that:
Moor khaan vyaaj mitho
Which means that the interest is always more enjoyable than the principal amount, thereby implying that one tends to love ones grand-children more than their parents.
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Submitted to: Crop Science
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: April 25, 2010
Publication Date: September 27, 2010
Citation: Chen, J., Xu, W., Burke, J.J., Xin, Z. 2010. Role of phosphatidic acid in high temperature tolerance in maize. Crop Science. 50(6):2506-2515. Interpretive Summary: High temperature (HT) stress severely limits plant productivity and causes extensive economic loss to US agriculture. Two inbred lines, HT-tolerant B76 and HT-sensitive B106, were selected from a diverse collection of germplasm to conduct detailed physiological and biochemical study to identify biological components critical to HT tolerance. The difference in HT tolerance between the two inbred lines was confirmed under controlled environment. Membrane thermostability, as determined by electrolyte leakage and quantum yield of PSII, was found to be a factor accounting for the difference in thermotolerance between the two inbred lines. Membrane lipid profiling identified that a signaling lipid species, phosphatidic acid (PA), was induced by high temperature treatment and that the levels of PA is closely correlated with HT tolerance of these two lines. The result indicates that membrane thermostability play an important role in HT tolerance in maize and proper level of PA is crucial to maintain membrane stability under HT stress. The discovery may lead to new ways to improve heat tolerance in maize
Technical Abstract: Maize (Zea mays, L.) germplasm exhibits large genetic variations in tolerance to high temperature (HT) stress under field conditions, but the mechanisms underling this variation are largely unknown. Based on many years of field observation, maize inbred line B76 consistently displays better tolerance to HT than B106. Heat waves during growing season cause leaf firing in developing leaves and tassel blasting in B106 but not in B76. The difference in HT tolerance between the two inbred lines was confirmed in growth chambers under controlled conditions. The two inbred lines showed similar level in the induction of heat shock proteins and a chloroplast elongation factor (EF-Tu), two mechanisms known to involve in HT tolerance in maize. A drastic decrease in PSII quantum efficiency occurred at 34-35°C in B106, in B76, it occurred at a much higher temperature (>38°C). Cell membranes of B76 appeared to be more stable under HT than those of B106 based on electrolyte leakage analysis. Lipid profiles of young developing leaves by lipidomics showed that, among all lipids detected, only phosphatidic acid (PA) exhibited significant higher level in B76 than in B106 under both normal and HT stressed conditions (P<0.02). Moreover, PA was the only lipid that was significantly increased by HT treatment (P<0.05). Our results suggest that membrane thermostability is essential to HT tolerance and that PA may play an important role in imparting membrane thermostability, and hence, HT tolerance in maize.


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Today we continue with more great international Earth Day stories from the Earth Day Network!
In Malta, Earth Day Network partner Nature Trust is mobilizing on Earth Day to help young people understand the importance of a healthy environment.
Nature Trust, one of the oldest and largest environmental organizations in Malta, is collaborating with the U.S. Embassy in Malta to organize local schools to send students to an Earth Day talk by a climate change expert. The following morning, the students will attend an event at Xrobb I-Ghagin Nature Park. And that afternoon, there will be a roundtable discussion on climate change between representatives from the University of Malta and local politicians from Malta's three main political parties.
"The event is to commemorate Earth Day in Malta and focus this year on the issue of climate change." – Vincent Attard, President of Nature Trust
Oman's Ministry of Education is mobilizing to hold Earth Day events in 1,043 schools, engaging more than 524,000 students throughout the country. They also published Earth Day Network's green schools lesson plans on their education portal in Arabic and English.
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Epidemiological evidence strongly suggests that fruit consumption promotes many health benefits. Despite the general consensus that fruit and juice are nutritionally similar, epidemiological results for juice consumption are conflicting. Our objective was to use DNA methylation marks to characterize fruit and juice epigenetic signatures within PBMCs and identify shared and independent signatures associated with these groups. Genome-wide DNA methylation marks (Illumina Human Methylation 450k chip) for 2,148 individuals that participated in the Framingham Offspring exam 8 were analyzed for correlations between fruit or juice consumption using standard linear regression. CpG sites with low P
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-value epigenetic signatures were largely independent. Genes near the fruit-specific epigenetic signature were enriched among pathways associated with antigen presentation and chromosome or telomere maintenance, while the juice-specific epigenetic signature was enriched for proinflammatory pathways. IPA and eFORGE analyses implicate fruit and juice-specific epigenetic signatures in the modulation of macrophage (fruit) and B or T cell (juice) activities. These data suggest a role for epigenetic regulation in fruit and juice-specific health benefits and demonstrate independent associations with distinct immune functions and cell types, suggesting that these groups may not confer the same health benefits. Identification of such differences between foods is the first step toward personalized nutrition and ultimately the improvement of human health and longevity.
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Knowing how to scope a PCI assessment is crucial to your organization's compliance. Defining a correct scope is the first and most important step. Scoping is so vital that assessors should not even begin the assessment until they have fully determined the scope. So, how does your organization determine if an asset is in scope? Any people, process, or technology that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data is considered to be within your cardholder data environment and in scope for your PCI assessment. If your people, processes, or technology has the ability to impact the security of account data and sensitive authentication data, then your organization needs to have the appropriate controls applied in the appropriate places.
This webinar will help you understand why something would be considered out of scope. For an asset to be considered out of scope, there must be absolutely no connectivity to the cardholder data environment; it must have no ability to impact the security of the data.
This webinar will also help you to understand topics such as:
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 - Determining what is considered out of scope
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