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Watch the heartwarming video where a chimpanzee babysits puppies, showcasing a gentle and nurturing bond that transcends species.
A Heartwarming Encounter in the Animal Kingdom
In a video that is as endearing as it is surprising, a chimpanzee is a babysitter for a litter of baby puppies. This unique interaction not only breaks the boundaries between species but also showcases the nurturing instincts found in the animal kingdom.
The Chimpanzee: A Gentle Caretaker
The chimpanzee, often celebrated for its intelligence and emotional capabilities, displays remarkable gentleness and care. As it meets the puppies, its actions are tentative and tender, as if understanding the fragility of these tiny creatures.
The Puppies' Response
In turn, the puppies seem equally intrigued and comfortable with their unexpected caretaker. Considering the unusual pairing, the interaction is filled with moments of curiosity, playfulness, and a surprising sense of calm.
An Unlikely Friendship
As the video progresses, viewers witness the blossoming of an unlikely friendship. The chimpanzee carefully holds, grooms, and plays with the puppies, treating them with attention and affection typically reserved for members of its species.
The Power of Nurturing Instincts
This rare moment highlights the powerful nurturing instincts that transcend species barriers. It suggests that the capacity for care and compassion might be more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously thought.
A Viral Sensation
The video quickly became a viral sensation, warming viewers' hearts worldwide. It is a beautiful reminder of the unexpected ways in which different species can interact and form bonds.
A Lesson in Compassion and Coexistence
The scene of a chimpanzee babysitting a litter of puppies is more than just a cute encounter; it's a lesson in compassion and the possibilities of peaceful coexistence among different species. It's a testament to the gentle and caring nature that many animals inherently possess.


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You might find mushrooms in your garden salad, but are they actually vegetables?
The Short Answer:
No, mushrooms are not vegetables.
The Long Answer:
Mushrooms are typically served alongside vegetables and have been a part of human diets for centuries. But while we might treat a mushroom the same as we would a vegetable, botanically speaking they are not the same thing.
Mushrooms are actually a form of fungi, lacking the defining characteristics that make a vegetable a vegetable. Those include leaves, roots, seeds and a need for light. Mushrooms have none of these things. However, in a confusing twist, the United States Department of Agriculture does consider mushrooms to be a part of the vegetable family. Their reasoning is that mushrooms provide many of the same nutritional attributes as vegetables.
So, once again on ITTF (this happened before when we investigated tomatoes), we find ourselves questioning science vs. society. Botany states unequivocally that mushrooms are not vegetables. The laws of the United States say that they are. It all boils down to how you want to look at it. Are the laws of nature more important than the laws of man? Philosophical debate aside, I am ruling on behalf of Is This That Food that mushrooms are NOT vegetables.

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Over the next two days (Thursday 12th March and Friday 13th March) we'll be engaging in some intensive tweeting around the themes of 'algorithmic cultures' from weeks 8 and 9 of the course. Below is the list of questions we'll be posing on Twitter, so look out for tweets from Sian or Jeremy and respond with the _TAG_ hashtag.
- What do we give to algorithms, and what do we receive in return?
- How might 'recommendation algorithms' be used in education?
- What are the key ethical issues introduced by algorithmic cultures in education?
- How can educational research benefit from an interrogation of algorithms?
- What might be the drawbacks of basing educational decisions on Learning Analytics?
- Who controls algorithms, and where can we situate their 'agency'?
- In what ways are we 'disciplined' by algorithms?
After the Tweetorial we'll be considering what Tweetarchivist has made of our conversations. What might this 'algorithmic summary' say about our engagement with the block 3 themes? Can't wait to find out! Happy tweeting…


A summary of the key road rules for driving on freeways in Victoria.
The rules in detail
The key road rules and reference numbers for driving on freeways are:
 - 130 - Keeping to the left on a multi-lane road
 - 148 - Giving way when moving from one marked lane or line of traffic to another marked lane or line of traffic
 - 152 - Complying with overhead lane control devices
 - 177 - Stopping on a freeway
 - 178 - Stopping in an emergency stopping lane.
Managed motorways
Managed motorways have variable speed signs, ramp signals, travel time signs, underground sensors and CCTV cameras and are all part of a dynamic traffic system that responds in real time to what's happening on the road at any point in time.
Entering a freeway is one of the more demanding manoeuvres you will do when driving. Conditions on freeways are changeable and drivers can be unpredictable. Understanding the rules and having good driving skills are important to merging safely. Remember that the rules for merging onto a freeway are the same as for changing lanes on any road.
Speed. Use the entrance ramp to quickly gain speed to match the traffic on the freeway. Merging at the same speed as the existing freeway traffic will ensure that you can easily move onto the freeway without causing a dangerous situation when you merge.
Make sure you use your mirrors and keep your eyes on other vehicles while you gain speed. If you see a group of vehicles coming up quickly in the lane into which you are trying to merge you may need to adjust your speed to find the safe gap you need.
Indicate. Make sure you indicate early so it is clear to others that you want to change lanes. Make it clear to other drivers what you are doing and give them plenty of opportunity to make any necessary adjustments to their driving. Remember, as the person merging you need to give way to traffic on the road you are merging into.
Gap selection. You will have to find a gap in the traffic before you merge and this is more difficult in heavy traffic. Keep your eyes on the road, check your mirrors and do head checks to work out when it is safe to merge. Maintain an appropriate speed to merge safely and smoothly into the lane. Stay alert, keep an eye on traffic in front of you, use your mirrors, do head checks and check your blind spots, especially for motorcycles.
Merge smoothly and safely. When you see a gap, move your vehicle smoothly into the lane. Your speed should now be the same speed as the rest of the traffic. Pay attention to the vehicles around you as you merge as vehicles in front of you may brake or those beside you may try to enter the lane you are in.
Some Tips
Keep scanning the road. Drivers can behave very differently, so it is important to pay attention to what is going on around you at all times and especially when trying to merge onto a freeway. Make decisions based on reality.
If a driver is slowing down they are probably trying to let you in; accelerate and take the person up on the favour. The same goes if you notice vehicles moving out of the merge lane to make room for you. Remember to give a wave if you can to acknowledge the favour and do not ever exceed the speed limit.
If you see a vehicle speeding up they are probably trying to get past you before you merge. Let them do this as it might be the only option they have and they may be trying to create a gap for you behind them.
Sometimes drivers will wave you in with their hands, wave back to thank them.
Creating gaps. As you merge, you should maintain a safe distance from the vehicles behind and in front of you. This provides a buffer in case the vehicle in front of you brakes. At some freeway entrances there are ramp signals to help create a gap in traffic.
Merge smoothly. Try not to push into the lane you are trying to merge into. Other drivers might not see you or predict this. Make sure you use your indicator and where possible make eye contact.
Try not to stop in the merge lane. You might be tempted to come to a stop when merging. This is not a good idea, as it takes too long for a vehicle to accelerate from a standstill to freeway speed. However, this may happen when the freeway is very congested and going slow so do not worry if it happens.
Be considerate. When you see a driver trying to merge into your lane ease off the accelerator and let them in. Letting another driver in front of you will not make any difference to your journey time. Being considerate makes the freeway safer for everyone and they may return the favour to you and other drivers.
A transit lane is marked with a transit lane sign.
You can drive in a transit lane:
 - if you are driving a bus, taxi, motorcycle, or tram
 - if there are two or more people in the vehicle in a T2 transit lane
 - if there are three or more people in the vehicle in a T3 transit lane
 - for up to 100 metres if you need to make a turn.
When driving on any multi-lane road with a speed limit over 80km/h, you must keep out of the right lane unless:
 - you are overtaking or turning right, or
 - all lanes are congested.
If the right lane is a transit lane, this rule applies to the lane immediately to the left of the transit lane.
You are not allowed stop on a freeway unless it is an emergency.
If you do need to stop it must be in the emergency lane.
Buses and taxis can sometimes drive in the emergency stopping lane if there is a sign allowing it. At all other times vehicles are not allowed to travel in the emergency stopping lane.
There are lane control devices above the lanes on some freeways.
If the lane control device is showing a red cross, you must not drive in that lane and move to another one.
If the device is showing an arrow pointing down, or a speed limit sign, you can continue driving in that lane and must drive at or below the speed on the sign.
The speed-limit applies to a driver in a marked closed lane is the speed limit that applies to the adjacent marked open lane. In the diagram below, the speed limit that applies to the closed left lane is 40 km/h.
image showing complying with overhead lane control devices
On some freeways and highways there are express lanes or transit lanes, these are shown on signs.
Transit Lane
You can use a transit lane if you are a public bus, public minibus, motor bike, taxi or tram or a vehicle with two people in it T2 or three people in it T3.
Transit Lane T2 and T3 signs
A transit lane ends at this sign.
End Transit Lane signs
There is also another type of transit lane sign in Victoria. It looks like this and must include the word transit.
Green End Transit Lane signs
Express Lanes
Some toll roads paint EL on the road surface and refer to Express Lanes. Express lanes are not a road rule. If you wish to know further about Express Lanes and their purpose, please contact the appropriate toll road operator.
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Driving Uphill? Precautions to take
Driving on a flat surface does not put excess stress on your vehicles engine, but, traveling up steep inclines can lead to an overworked engine. However, there are a few techniques you can follow to lessen the stress on your engine and climb inclines smoothly while maintaining relatively low Revolutions Per Minute (RPMs).
Whether your vehicle has a manual or automatic transmission, it is best that you keep the following driving tips and methods in mind when trying to tackle inclines and hills
Driving a vehicle with a manual transmission up an incline is a little different from driving a car with an automatic transmission up an incline. Unlike an automatic transmission, you can shift a manual transmission into a lower gear for higher RPMs, if needed.
Step 1: Gather speed as you approach the incline. Try to have enough forward momentum to get part way, or even all the way, up the hill before downshifting into a lower gear to maintain that power.
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Ideally, you should approach the incline in fourth or fifth gear, while accelerating the car at about 80 percent power.
 - Warning: Use caution when climbing a hill and ensure that you do not gather too much speed. Keep in mind any sharp turns in the road and reduce the amount of acceleration you give the vehicle as you approach. This is especially important if you are unfamiliar with the road you are driving.
Step 2: Downshift if necessary. If you notice that your engine is struggling to stay at its current speed, shift into a lower gear.
This should increase the RPMs as the engine cycles through the lower gear, adding power to your momentum.
On really steep hills, you might need to downshift through consecutively lower gears until you find one where the vehicle maintains the necessary momentum to crest the hill.
Step 3: Upshift to save on gas. If you notice your car gaining momentum on its uphill climb, shift to a higher gear for better fuel economy.
Hill Driving Lessons For All Drivers
You may need to do this on hills that flatten out before climbing again.
Step 4: Downshift in tight turns. You can also downshift if you come upon any sharp turns while climbing an incline.
This allows you to maintain power and momentum as you make your way through the turn.
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The B.S. Degree in Family Studies is a pre-professional degree that emphasizes preparation for graduate school. Students who wish to pursue advanced degrees, either the master's or doctorate, are encouraged to pursue this degree rather than the B.S. Degree in Family Studies/Child Development. With the growth of marriage and family graduate school programs and the increasing influence of systems theory in psychology, the need to prepare students for study as marriage and family counselors is increasing.
An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamic nature of the family and of the conceptual framework on which current family relations theories are based.
- Exhibit professional development in the research field by presenting an experimental research project at a state level conference.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of various cultures and family structure types in our society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities applicable to Family Studies majors on the bachelor and graduate degree levels.
- Have GRE scores adequate for admission to most regional universities.
- Gain admission to a graduate school commensurate to GPA and GRE scores.
- Demonstrate spiritual development and service to the church.
- Develop an international perspective that encourages appreciation of individual differences.
1. 24 hours family studies
- FMST-1113 - Introduction to Family Studies
- FMST-2423 - Parent-Child Relations
- FMST-3523 - Human Sexuality
- FMST-3933 - Cybernetics and Systems Theory
- FMST-4123 - Divorce and Stepfamily Relationships
- FMST-4323 - Introduction to Marital and Family Therapy
- FMST-4653 - Research Seminar (Must be passed with a grade of C or better)
- FMST-4713 - Family Studies Practicum
2. 3 hours chosen from
3. 3 hours chosen from
4. 6 hours family studies electives
5. 15 hours psychology
- PSYC-1113 - General Psychology I
- PSYC-2413 - Introductory Psychological Statistics
- PSYC-3213 - Advanced Psychological Statistics
- PSYC-3313 - Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC-4623 - Experimental Psychology
6. 6 hours psychology electives
All students completing this degree will be required to take the GRE general test the semester prior to graduating (example: if you plan to graduate in the spring, the test must be taken during the fall semester) and have one copy of the scores sent to OC. The cost of this exam will be the student's responsibility.
Note: As of May 2013, the cost for the GRE was $185.
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How to extract information from Office files by using Office file formats and schemas
Article ID: 840817 - View products that this article applies to.
If you have to extract information from Microsoft Excel workbooks, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, or Microsoft Word documents, you can use several methods. These methods include API programming calls, Office Open XML, XML, RTF, or HTML. If these methods do not address your needs, you may be eligible to participate in a Royalty-Free File Format Program and to receive technical documentation for certain Microsoft Office binary file formats.
This article describes several techniques that are available for extracting information from Excel workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, and Word documents.
Office Open XMLThe Office Open XML Formats are designed so that multiple applications on multiple platforms can create and access Office Open XML documents. By using the Office Open XML Format, you can directly manipulate the file format. You do not have to use Microsoft Office applications to create or to access the files.
Benefits of Office Open XML
_URL_ visit the following OpenXMLDeveloper.org Web site:
_URL_ Office Open XML Formats use the Open Packaging Conventions to store the Office Open XML file information on disk. For more information about the Open Packaging Conventions as used by Office Open XML, see the Office Open XML v1.0 draft, part 2, "Open Packaging Conventions".
Office Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)Office binary file formats are designed to be accessed through the Office Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), instead of by direct manipulation of the file format. Because of the complexity of the formats, direct manipulation can cause corruption and is strongly discouraged.
For more information about the Office APIs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
_URL_ Office 97-2003 binary file formats use the Windows Structured Storage APIs. The Office-specific information is stored as streams in this more generalized format. Common elements, such as document properties, can be accessed through the Structured Storage APIs and do not require access to the Office binary file format documentation.
For more information about the Windows Structured Storage APIs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
_URL_ Microsoft Excel 2007 binary format (*.xlsb) stores binary records. This format uses the same part and packaging technologies that are found in SpreadsheetML. SpreadsheetML is part of the Office Open XML Format.
Important Reading or manipulating the structure directly can cause corruption and is strongly discouraged.
XMLXML is a plain-text, Unicode-based metalanguage (a language for defining markup languages). XML is not tied to any programming language, operating system, or software vendor. XML provides access to a plethora of technologies for manipulating, structuring, transforming, and querying data. As the use of XML has grown, it is now typically accepted that XML is not only useful for describing new document formats for the Web, but is also suitable to describe structured data. Examples of structured data include information that is typically contained in spreadsheets, program configuration files, and network protocols.
Microsoft Office includes support for XML schemas. Microsoft maintains a licensing program for certain Office XML schemas.
To learn more about Office XML schemas, visit the following Microsoft Web site to view the Microsoft Office System and XML: Bringing XML to the Desktop article:
Rich Text Format (RTF)The Rich Text Format (RTF) specification is a method of encoding formatted text and graphics for easy transfer between programs. The RTF specification provides a format for text and graphics interchange that can be used with different output devices, operating environments, and operating systems. RTF uses the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), PC-8, Macintosh, or IBM PC character set to control the representation and the formatting of a document, both on the screen and in print. With the RTF specification, documents that are created under different operating systems and that are created by using different software programs can be transferred between those operating systems and those programs.
For more information about how to write or how to implement a sample RTF reader, visit the following Microsoft Web site, and then type RTF Reader in the Search MSDN For box:
Visio XML schemaThrough the Microsoft documentation and a royalty-free license, customers and partners can take advantage of the XML schema in its diagramming and data visualization tool. The availability of the Visio schema provides a complete and W3C-compliant description of the Visio Extensible Markup Language (XML) file format, enabling organizations to access information captured in their Visio diagrams and uses it with other XML-enabled programs, such as customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, as part of their business processes. For more information and download capabilities, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
HTMLHTML files are text files that include the information that users will see, and tags that specify formatting information about how the information will be presented for display purposes. You can use HTML to store, distribute, and present Office documents and data in a format that can be viewed by using most Web browsers while retaining the rich content and functionality of Office documents.
Note In Microsoft Excel 2007, the HTML file format does not save features that are specific to Excel. Additionally, the HTML formal does not support or render all the features in Excel 2007 when you save a workbook as HTML.
For more information about how to edit HTML, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
_URL_ more information about how to work with code, HTML, and resource files, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Royalty-Free File Format Programs
Microsoft Office Binary File FormatsMicrosoft makes its.doc,.xls,.xlsb, and.ppt binary file format specifications available under a royalty-free covenant not to sue to anyone who wishes to implement all or part of these specifications in their products. Implementation includes the ability to use the specification documentation for analysis and for forensic reference purposes.
Microsoft Office Drawing File Format for 2007 and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) File Format for 2007 are also available under this program. The documentation that covers the binary file format specifications is cumulative and covers the most current form of the binary file formats as well as earlier versions.
Office Binary File Format specifications are available under the Open Specification Promise. To obtain documentation, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
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Month: September 2017
Highlights of 25th Sept. to 29th Sept.
Highlights of 25th Sept. to 29th Sept.
The unit under the Trans-disciplinary theme 'Sharing the Planet' is going on. The students have understood the concept of "Waste management" and the impact of our choices on the environment.
The students went for a field trip to understand how the waste is collected and segregated. They also understood the concept of 'Recycling'.
 - Read aloud related to the unit was conducted in the class.
 - Students learned to organize their thoughts using a flow chart.
 - Chapter 2 & 3 – "Hungry Chaturkumar" & "Chaturkumar turns blue" were taken up from the Reader Nine Hats.
 - Students learned to elaborate the sentence by adding various details to it. (adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc)
 - Data Handling was done. Learners formulated questions, collected, recorded and organized the data.
 - Teacher introduced "Ten frames" to students. One of the way to do mental addition.
 - The students were introduced to commutative property of addition.
 - The students were given the addition vocabulary like addend, sum, total and plus.
Literary event – Storytelling was conducted in the class.
Task 1. Complete the ten frame worksheet given to you.
Task 2. Write addition facts of 8, 9, 10 in your math notebook.
Task 3. Solve the following sums in your math notebook. (using vertical format)
 - 15 + 4 =
 - 62 + 6 =
 - 53 + 5 =
 - 27 + 2 =
 - 60 + 7 =
Complete the following tasks.
Task – 1) Frame a sentence using the words given below in your language notebook.
 1. know
 2. around
 3. because
 4. also
Task -2) Elaborate the sentence on 'My toy' in your language notebook.
Task – 3) Do the below mentioned task in Language with Ease book.
1) Parse and punctuate the sentence given on page 35 (Week 7 Day 5 ) from Language with Ease book.
2) Complete the weekend home task given on page 35 and 36 from Language with Ease book.
Task -4) Students need to read the story and poem given in the reading worksheet.
Note: We are sending the portfolio file along with students for your reference. Kindly submit the file back on 3rd October without fail.
Enjoy your holidays 🙂
Grade 1 Team 🙂
G5 Coalition – Homework for 29th September, 2017
G5 Coalition – Homework for 29th September, 2017
Mixed Bag: Complete the Coalition Mixed Bag – Cycle 13 in your mixed bag notebook.
UOI: Complete the worksheet assigned to you in Google Classroom.
Language: Choose a topic for elocution and start writing the speech. Prepare keeping the public speaking criteria in mind as discussed in class. Refer the criteria sheet shared with you in mail.
Congratulation to the Star of the Week – Prasham Patel.
Kindly upload the seesaw pieces if pending.
Highlights and homework – 29th Sept, 2017
Highlights and homework – 29th Sept, 2017
Day 3 – Friday.
Portfolio piece selection was done in class.
Students worked together as a group and practiced the skill of finding the key ideas and supporting details in the passages provided to them.
Task 1: Complete the given worksheets.
Task 2: Watch the video given below:
Happy Weekend 🙂
Highlights and homework
Highlights and homework
Dear Parents,
Simile poems were recited by few students in class. Later, "The Flint" a poem by Christina Rossetti from the E.E reference book was taken up with comprehension questions.
Students will read the following poem and answer the following questions:-Homework! Oh, Homework! – by Jack Prelutsky
Homework! Oh, Homework!
I hate you! You stink!
I wish I could wash you away in the sink,
if only a bomb
would explode you to bits.
Homework! Oh, homework!
You're giving me fits.
I'd rather take baths
with a man-eating shark,
or wrestle a lion
alone in the dark,
eat spinach and liver,
pet ten porcupines,
than tackle the homework,
my teacher assigns.
Homework! Oh, homework!
you're last on my list,
I simple can't see
why you even exist,
if you just disappeared
it would tickle me pink.
Homework! Oh, homework!
I hate you! You stink!
Answer the following questions in writing notebook:
Q-1 Can you make connection with the poem? Do you have similar feelings as the poet or something different?
Q-2 What would you do if you were a teacher?
Q-3 Pick out the rhyming words and alliteration from the poem.
Q-4 What is the main idea of the poem?
Task- 2
Students have to create a poem using alliteration, Onomatopoeia or simile on the topic "Children" and write in Language writing notebook. ( Minimum 5-8 lines) (Can write on the current unit's topics)
Task -3
Students will learn a poem either from Empowering English Reference book or any other poem of their choice. Send the poem to school on Tuesday.
Task -4
LWE: Week 9 Weekend task page no. 56 to be completed.
Students have to read the questions, solve and select the correct answer from the given options. They have to verbalize (explain) their thinking process (steps they thought of) under the correct answer in the math notebook:
i) Write the number name of 82,145,987
 1. eighty-two, one hundred forty-five, nine eight seven
 2. eighty-two million, one hundred forty-five, nine hundred eighty seven
 3. eighty-two million, one hundred forty-five thousand, nine hundred eight-seven
 4. eighty-two million, one hundred forty-five thousand, nine hundred eighty-seven
ii) If you switch the positions of the digits 3 and 5 in the number 3256, which statement is correct?
 1. the number does not change
 2. the number increases
 3. the number decreases
 4. the number has more digits
iii) 3 hrs 40 mins equals ____.
 1. 120 mins
 2. 180 mins
 3. 220 mins
 4. 240 mins
iv) 900 is equal to _____
 1. 90 ones
 2. 90 tens
 3. 900 ones
 4. Both b and c
v) Dimple has 11 pens. The pens are either blue or black, and there are 7 more blue pens than black pens. How many black pens does Dimple have?
 1. 9 blue and 2 black
 2. 9 black and 2 blue
 3. 8 blue and 3 black
 4. 8 black and 3 blue
vi) 3748 =____l ____ml
 1. 3 l 748 ml
 2. 3 l 487 ml
 3. 3 l 847 ml
 4. 3l 708 ml
Movie time! Watch the movie Hawa Hawaii and make connections with the central idea.
Stars of the day: Twishi Ruchandani ( Using her critical thinking to comprehend and answer in language slot)
All things are sweet and bright. May you have a lovely birthday Night. Have a very Happy birthday Pari! ( Parishree Randeria)
Quote of the day: Put your new bookmarks to a good use! Read and read lil leader.
Fatema Topiwala


From: Andy Soos, ENN
Published August 30, 2011 11:58 AM
Well Water Trace Metals
The water that people drink is supplied from several possible sources such as rainwater collection, ponded surface water, streams, desalinized seawater and well or ground water. Wells can vary greatly in depth, water volume and water quality. Well water typically contains more minerals in solution than surface water and may require treatment to soften the water by removing minerals such as arsenic, iron and manganese. About 20% of untreated water samples from public, private, and monitoring wells across the nation contain concentrations of at least one trace element, such as arsenic, manganese and uranium, at levels of potential health concern, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Public well water supply are controlled and monitored under a variety of standards and policies. Private wells may have little or no water quality evaluation.
Arsenic, uranium, and manganese, were the trace elements in groundwater that most frequently exceeded USEPA human-health benchmarks. Arsenic was found above the USEPA human health benchmark in 7% of wells. Uranium was found in 4% above the human health benchmark, and manganese was found in 12%.
Basic geology and geochemistry of water samples helps to predict risk of trace elements exceeding human-health benchmarks. The acidity and amount of dissolved oxygen in the water affect which trace elements persist in groundwater. For example, aluminum, lead, and manganese more often exceeded human health benchmarks in samples that were slightly acidic and had high dissolved oxygen concentrations. Slightly alkaline samples with low dissolved oxygen concentrations more often had exceedances of arsenic, molybdenum, and uranium. Additionally, glacial and non-glacial sand and gravel aquifers consistently had more potential for human health hazards.
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We usually think of this water, which drains from our dishwaters, showers, and, yes, toilets, as carrying just filth — but it also flushes a great deal of heat from homes and businesses. In cold months, sewage is about 60 degrees, and in summer it can exceed 75 degrees, reports Andrew Maykuth of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
And why let that heat go to waste? To avoid doing so, Philadelphia-based NovaThermal Energy launched its first US pilot project in Philadelphia on April 12 that will harvest heat from still-warm sewage to heat buildings.
The technology is essentially a geothermal heat pump that extracts and concentrates heat as the sewage travels through the pump. In the winter, pipes carry this heat through the walls of buildings; in the summer, another set of pipes carries the heat away.
The critical piece of NovaThermal's tech is primarily scatological: the company holds a patent on a filtering device that removes — ahem — "larger debris" that could damage the pump from entering the system.
NovaThermal Energy already has its "wastewater geothermal energy" units installed in China, where they power the Southern Beijing Train Station and the municipal building for the province of Shanxi, among other buildings. And they plan to launch projects in New Jersey and Texas within the year.
Tapping into a constant resource: sewage's heat [Philadelphia Inquirer]


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Here's another resource in our ongoing coverage of query techniques:
Learn how to create queries to find all the records in one table that don't have corresponding records in another table. If you're not familiar with the difference between Inner Join, Outer Join, Left Join and Right Join, check out our paper on Microsoft Access Outer Join Query: Finding All Records in One Table but Not Another and Creating "Not In" Queries on these important query feature. It'll save you tons of time trying to code this yourself and will surely give you new ideas on how to better retrieve and analyze your data. The techniques apply to both Microsoft Access and SQL Server queries.


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In our experience (one of us is a psychologist), and based on what our clients tell us, some main differences between therapy and Wits' End Parenting are…
1. A difference in focus and strategies. Many if not most therapists focus on feelings and the client's management of feelings. We focus much more on the family context, and on setting things up so that difficult feelings decrease, so there is less need to manage them. And by family context, we don't just mean relationships and communication among family members, although these are important. We also look at practical, physical realities, for example, schedules or family routines. Our approach tends to be very concrete and practical, which makes the material easier to implement.
2. A difference in the helping professional's view of the client and the problem. Psychology and psychotherapy have deep roots in a view of the client as "troubled," emotionally off-balance, or otherwise deficient. Although some therapists resist pathology-oriented interpretations, a pathology orientation is an integral aspect of most therapists' training.
3. A difference in focus on the parents vs. the kids. When a child's behavior is the problem, although many therapists do work with the parents, they tend to work as much or more with the child. In contrast, our focus is less on teaching the child and more on teaching you how to teach your child. We think this if much more efficient. It's way more effective for you to manage a negative behavior when and where it happens than it is for you to rely on a third-party to attempt to resolve the problem by talking about it a day or a week later in therapy.


DSMB Deployment by Garry Dallas: RAID UK and Malta
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Garry Dallas demonstrates a DSMB deployment in a 15m (49 feet) depth swimming pool in Durktank, Belgium.
Practicing skills while hovering in very shallow water at 2.7m will make any deeper dive DSMB deployment much easier. It's all about buoyancy transfer. Because there are so many problems with DSBM deployment, most divers rely on their more experienced friend to do it.
Scuba divers utilize a surface marker buoy, also known as a dive float or just a blob, at the end of a line to show the diver's position to persons on the surface while the diver is underwater. Two types are used: one (SMB) is towed for the duration of the dive and indicates the position of the dive group; the other, a delayed surface marker buoy, DSMB or decompression buoy, is deployed near the end of the dive as a signal to the surface that the divers have begun ascending and where they intend to surface.
Competence can only be achieved via practice. The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate that DSMB deployment can be done safely. When filling a bag, the pressure difference of 2.7m has the greatest impact on a diver's buoyancy. The skill operates much more easily at a deeper level, resulting in a lower risk of complications. Keep it safe and take it slowly.
This is not a demonstration video, but rather a guide, and can be really effective.
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This small courtyard pavilion located in the center of a classroom building activates the space by functioning like a machine of learning. Benches on the second floor catalyze informal conversations and outdoor presentations can occur in the sunken lecture hall. The pavilion also complements the geometry of the surrounding courtyard building. It is located on the center axis of the courtyard and it makes use of the existing staircase to create a dramatic entrance into the lecture hall. A reflecting pool in the center of the pavilion captures the sky and pulls it down into the core of the space and radiating "arms" line up with the existing trees and incorporate them into the design logic.
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A simple points system may soon help guide treatment of elderly heart failure patients. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that by counting how many of seven easy-to-obtain health factors a patient has, physicians can estimate the patient's risk of dying.
The points system may steer doctors toward considering more aggressive treatments such as implantable defibrillators and pacemakers for those at low risk of death. However, elderly patients with a high risk may want to avoid stressful and unnecessary medical intervention and may benefit most from palliative or hospice care.
"It has typically been very difficult to predict how long a person hospitalized with heart failure may survive," says senior author Michael W. Rich, M.D., associate professor of medicine and a geriatric cardiologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. "That has made it hard for the treating physician to know how aggressive to be with therapy."
Heart failure afflicts about 5 million people in the United States, hospitalizing more than a million patients each year. The incidence of heart failure increases with age, and with people 65 and older becoming the fastest growing segment of the population, the personal and financial burden of heart failure will likely increase.
In their study, which followed 282 elderly heart failure patients for up to 14 years, the researchers identified seven factors that most affect patient survival:
The study, published in the September 25th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, showed that patients with four or more of the risk factors had a low probability of surviving longer than six months. But if patients had none or just one of the factors, they had a good chance of living five years or more. Patients with two to three factors were likely to live at least a year. The patients in the study received a variety of treatments as determined by their physicians.
"The system is easy to use, and the variables don't require any specialized testing -- they are part of routine medical histories or basic lab tests," Rich says. "If the system can be validated by further studies, it can play a role in helping physicians tailor care to individual patients. If a person has a limited life expectancy, it may not be in his or her best interest to recommend invasive, uncomfortable or risky procedures. On the other hand, an elderly person with only one risk factor could potentially be considered a good candidate for an aggressive treatment such as a defibrillator."
Other factors that might have been expected to affect survival, such as the amount of blood the heart can eject during pumping or a patient's body mass index, didn't seem to influence survival times. Rich emphasizes that each of the factors identified has been linked in previous studies to poor prognosis in heart failure patients.
"We didn't find any new risk factors, which means there's good data to support that these factors truly are predictive," Rich says. "We've pinpointed the seven that are the most predictive and shown that the number of risk factors can give a reasonable estimate of the probability of living for six, 12 or 60 months."
The researchers next aim to better identify the heart failure patients not likely to survive six months so that they can be referred for hospice care.
"Hospice is very nurturing for both patients and family members," Rich says. "There is considerable evidence that patients derive significant benefit from it. If we can predict mortality within six months, we can more easily establish eligibility for hospice care."
Huynh BC, Rovner A, Rich MW. Long-term survival in elderly patients hospitalized for heart failure. Archives of Internal Medicine September 2006;166:_PHONE_.
Funding from the Washington University School of Medicine Mentors in Medicine Program and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute supported this research.
Washington University School of Medicine's full-time and volunteer faculty physicians also are the medical staff of Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals. The School of Medicine is one of the leading medical research, teaching and patient care institutions in the nation, currently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Through its affiliations with Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals, the School of Medicine is linked to BJC HealthCare.
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Be a Leader in Developing and Applying Sustainability Practices
Sustainability has been called "the art of doing business in an interconnected world." Often referred to as the "triple bottom line," a sustainable organization is one that creates profits for its owners (or accomplishes its mission as a non-profit) while protecting the environment and improving the lives of those it touches.
This approach is rapidly gaining momentum. Increasingly, sustainability is becoming a vital part of strategy and operations for businesses and nonprofit organizations worldwide. Career options are growing and highly varied. Those who understand and can apply sustainability strategies are poised to develop sustainable practices in manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, retail, agriculture, hospitality, financial services, non-profits, schools, government, and much more.
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A pile of old bones is just a pile of old bones … unless they're located in Winchester Cathedral. Then they could belong to an ancient member of British royalty, since the cathedral was founded in 642 and used by the Anglo-Saxon kings of Wessex from that time until 1066 when William the Conqueror moved all things royal over to Westminster Abbey. Six elaborately painted wooden mortuary chests (caskets) containing 1300 bones were protected and preserved during the various destructions and reconstructions of that early period of Winchester Cathedral's history, but the exact identity of who those bones belonged to – believed to be well over six individuals – has remained a mystery … until now. Biological anthropologists from the University of Bristol have painstakingly analyzed and radiocarbon-dated the remains and determined that they belong to at least 23 people – including the powerful Queen Emma, who was married to two kings and gave birth to two more.
"Winchester Cathedral is a living monument to the heritage of England and is one of the most historically significant buildings in Britain. From the time of Alfred the Great until after the Norman Conquest, Winchester was England's capital and the Cathedral was its royal chapel. Much of England's early history was based here and twelve English kings are believed to be buried here – meaning that Winchester can lay claim to being the first Royal Mausoleum."
The announcement is part of the opening of the "Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation" exhibition at Winchester Cathedral, which is the end result of a seven-year project detail its history and unlock the secrets of its many ancient artifacts and remains. While it was long believed that the six mortuary chest were from the dates inscribed on them and possibly contained the remains of pre-Conquest kings and bishops, there was no actual proof, and analysis was deemed to be nearly impossible since the chests had been opened many times and obviously contained many more than six individuals.
"A major development in 2015 revealed that the bones were from the late Anglo-Saxon and early Norman periods, thanks to radiocarbon (C14) dating on selected fragments by the Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit at the University of Oxford. These findings confirmed that the bones date from the same periods as the names on the chests, which include eight kings, two bishops and one queen, rather than being the result of later activity within the Cathedral."
According to the exhibition website, that determination prompted the assembly of a team of biological anthropologists who carefully and meticulously catalogued the bones, identifying unique individuals and their sex, physical characteristics and age at death. That proved there were at least twenty-three partial skeletons in the caskets and, based on the exact time period determined along with the cathedral's history of being the burial place for Wessex royalty, narrowed down the list of possible identities. Because only one was a female, it' s highly likely that those are the remains of Queen Emma.
Emma lived from 985 to March 6, 1052 and was a queen consort (married to a king) of England, Denmark and Norway. As the daughter of Richard I, Duke of Normandy, she was the descendant of Vikings and helped her first husband, Æthelred the Unready (at least the British are honest about their leaders) unite the English throne with the Normans, giving William the Conquerer, grandson of her brother Richard II, a claim to the throne. Emma was considered to be merely a figurehead during Æthelred's reign from 1002–1016. When Æthelstan, Æthelred's eldest son from his first marriage, died, Emma fought to have one of her sons designated as heir-apparent. However, Æthelred's death in 1016 came just a year after Cnut, a Danish prince, invaded England. In order to maintain Anglo-Saxon control of London, Emma married Cnut, an act which historians believe saved the lives of her sons, one of whom who eventually became King Edward the Confessor. She also had a son with Cnut who became King Harthacnut and co-reigned for a time with Edward the Confessor.
Encomium Emmae Reginae, an 11th-century Latin encomium in honor of Queen Emma that was most likely written by a monk of the time, shows that Emma was more influential during Cnut's reign and was key in establishing the co-reign of her two sons. According to it and other records, after her death in 1052 Emma was interred alongside Cnut and Harthacnut in the old Winchester Cathedral, before being transferred to the new cathedral built after the Norman Conquest. During the English Civil War (1642–1651), all of the remains were disinterred and thrown onto the Cathedral floor, which explains why the six coffins that survived contained the remains of so many individuals.
Is the female in the mortuary chests really Queen Emma? Professor Kate Robson Brown, who led the investigation, gives this answer:
"We cannot be certain of the identity of each individual yet, but we are certain that this is a very special assemblage of bones."
Close enough to make this a very special and historic exhibition.


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refer to (1)
Meaning: to look at something like a book, a map, or a website, in order to get information about something
- refer to sb/sth She had to refer to her notes quite often because she hadn't memorized the speech.
- refer to sb/sth You can refer to books or other information sources in your essay, but you must cite each reference you have used.
refer to (1): notes, book, journal, article, source, map, website, dictionary
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Dictionary of Wisconsin History
Search Results for: Keyword: 'lac du flambeau'
Term: Dubay [Dube), John Baptiste 1810 - 1887
Definition: (Note: birth date given in original as "July 10, 1810[?].") pioneer fur trader, b. probably in Green Bay. He was the son of a French trader and a Menominee Indian. Although the facts of DuBay's early life are obscure, it appears that from 1824 to 1839 he was engaged in the fur trade at Saginaw and Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and at Lac du Flambeau, Wis., either in the employ of the American Fur Co. or operating his own posts. In 1839 he purchased the American Fur Company's post at Fort Winnebago (Portage), where he served as Hercules L. Dousman's (q.v.) agent until 1851 and continued his residence in the Portage area until 1858. A colorful and well-known figure in early Wisconsin, DuBay was frequently utilized by the U.S. and territorial governments as Indian interpreter, and was also called upon by the Indians and half-breeds to act as a spokesman in their behalf. In 1857 while living near Portage he became involved in a property dispute with William S. Reynolds, and, while drunk, shot and killed him. A widely publicized murder trial was held in Madison in which many of Wisconsin's leading figures testified in DuBay's behalf. Moses M. Strong (q.v.) and Harlow S. Orton (q.v.) conducted DuBay's defense and Luther S. Dixon (q.v.) acted as assistant prosecutor. The jury failed to reach a verdict in the first trial, and a second trial produced the same result. Although one other attempt was made to renew the case, proceedings were eventually dropped. DuBay retired to a trading post north of Stevens Point, where he lived in obscurity until his death. M. E. Krug, DuBay (Appleton [19461); Hist. of N. Wis. (Chicago, 1881); WPA MS.
[Source: Dictionary of Wisconsin biography]


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A non-Newtonian Fluid is one for which stress is not linearly related to strain-rate. All non-Newtonian fluids are elasticoviscous, that is they combine elastic and viscous properties. When the time-scale of a flow tf is much less than the relaxation time tr of an elasticoviscous material, elastic effects dominate. When on the other hand tf is much greater than tr, elastic effects relax sufficiently for viscous effects to dominate. The ratio tr/tf is a dimensionless number of particular significance in the study of flow of non-Newtonian fluids: depending on the circumstances, this number is called the Weissenberg Number or the Deborah Number. The Weissenberg number Ws is named after Karl Weissenberg, an early worker in the field of non-Newtonian fluids. The definition of Ws depends on that of tf which is given by:
where tr() denotes trace and e denotes strain-rate given in terms of velocity u by:
For a simple shear flow with shear-rate γ:
while for a simple extensional flow with extension rate ε:
Thus for flow at mean velocity U through a pipe of diameter D and length L, and so. By contrast the Deborah number. Thus Ws is larger than De by the ratio L/D.


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Hydrogels comprised of alginate and gelatin have demonstrated potential as biomaterials in three dimensional (3D) bioprinting applications. However, as with all hydrogel-based biomaterials used in extrusion-based bioprinting, many parameters influence their performance and there is limited data characterising the behaviour of alginate-gelatin (Alg-Gel) hydrogels.
Here we investigated nine Alg-Gel blends by varying the individual constituent concentrations. We tested samples for printability and print accuracy, compressive behaviour and change over time, and viability of encapsulated mesenchymal stem cells in bioprinted constructs. Printability tests showed a decrease in strand width with increasing concentrations of Alg-Gel. However due to the increased viscosity associated with the higher Alg-Gel concentrations, the minimum width was found to be 0.32mm before blends became too viscous to print. Similarly, printing accuracy was increased in higher concentrations, exceeding 90% in some blends. Mechanical properties were assessed through uniaxial compression testing and it was found that increasing concentrations of both Alg and Gel resulted in higher compressive modulus.


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Previous research has shown that flumioxazin, a herbicide being developed as a postemergence-directed spray (PDS) in cotton, has the potential to injure cotton less than 30 cm tall if the herbicide contacts green stem tissue by rain splash or misapplication. In response to this concern, five-leaf cotton plants with chlorophyllous stems and older cotton, 16-leaf cotton plants, with bark on the lower stem were treated with a PDS containing flumioxazin plus crop oil concentrate (COC) or nonionic surfactant (NIS). Stems of treated plants and untreated plants at the respective growth stage were cross-sectioned and then magnified and photographed using bright-field microscopy techniques. More visible injury consisting of necrosis and desiccation was evident in younger cotton. Also, there was a decrease in treated-stem diameter and an increase in visible injury with COC compared with NIS in younger cotton. The effects of plant growth stage and harvest time on absorption, translocation, and metabolism of 14C-flumioxazin in cotton were also investigated. Total 14C absorbed at 72 h after treatment (HAT) was 77, 76, and 94% of applied at 4-, 8-, and 12-leaf growth stages, respectively. Cotton at the 12-leaf stage absorbed more 14C within 48 HAT than was absorbed by fouror eight-leaf cotton by 72 HAT. A majority (31 to 57%) of applied 14C remained in the treated stem for all growth stages and harvest times. Treated cotton stems at all growth stages and harvest times contained higher concentrations (Bq g−1) of 14C than any other tissues. Flumioxazin metabolites made up less than 5% of the radioactivity found in the treated stem. Because of the undetectable levels of metabolites in other tissues when flumioxazin was applied PDS, flumioxazin was foliar applied to determine whether flumioxazin transported to the leaves may have been metabolized. In foliar-treated cotton, flumioxazin metabolites in the treated leaf of four-leaf cotton totaled 4% of the recovered 14C 72 HAT. Flumioxazin metabolites in the treated leaf of 12-leaf cotton totaled 35% of the recovered 14C 48 HAT. These data suggest that differential absorption, translocation, and metabolism at various growth stages, as well as the development of a bark layer, are the bases for differential tolerances of cotton to flumioxazin applied PDS.
Nomenclature: Flumioxazin; cotton, Gossypium hirsutum L.


pH of Strong Acids and Bases Given Molarity - Mixture Examples Included
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This chemistry video tutorial explains how to calculate the pH of strong acids and bases given molarity. It provides examples of calculating the pH of a mixture of strong acid solutions such as HCl and HNO3. Strong base examples include NaOH and Ba(OH)2. This video contains word problems that ask you to calculate the mass of NaOH needed to prepare a solution given the pH. It contains plenty of other examples and practice problems as well.
Date Added: 2020-12-18
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Are school activites wise?
Twenty twenty has been a wild year so far with the Covid-19 pandemic and as well as the world staying inside and quarantine. Most schools on the other hand, have been open to students or is considered optional during these hard times. Students at HISD including Westside students have already started school activities in the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, acknowledging COVID-19 being at a level risk.
Covid-19 is spreading like a wildfire and school activities is the perfect setting for a covid case to spark. According to the CDC on Covid to group settings, "The more people an individual interacts with at a gathering and the longer that interaction lasts, the higher the potential risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and COVID-19 spreading." Students being in a group setting is already a higher risk in itself for Covid. Students in HISD are reportedly having Covid cases during face to face school instruction and school sports, and other activities just adds to the risk. I've asked some questions to Summer Petrie, Westside student and volleyball player, "Should we have stopped school activities like sports in the first place? And why? How did it affect you as an athlete?" Her response, "I agree, we should have stopped school activities this year because we are in a pandemic. Because we are in one currently, we should've limited the amount of social areas that could be hotspots for the virus. We could've stopped a lot of cases and potential ones too and help the people who do have health risks at students homes. It has affected me as an athlete because knowing anyone could have the virus and the fact that teammates are always close to each other was too much of a risk.
With Summer's response, it is clear that school activities should have stopped this year, not just because of the activities, but making sure the people are safe around us and our community. The CDC recommends limiting the amount of social activity to a small amount, and with that small amount wearing a mask and social distancing. In other words, school activities should have stopped.


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UI::KeyboardLayout::izKeys - example keyboard layout generated with UI::KeyboardLayout
 #!/usr/bin/perl -wC31
 use UI::KeyboardLayout;
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 for my $F (qw(US CyrillicPhonetic)) {
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Ilya Zakharevich,
Design goals ^
Design goals for izKeys keyboard group:
No gotchas for people who cannot remember anything.
 for Ancient Greek than for Math Symbols.
Have whole coverage of certain ranges of Unicode.
Currently achieved (ranges as of Unicode v6.1):
Not yet implemented, or lost by upgrades to other goals:
Possible roadmaps:
Personalities of keyboard ^
General architecture
Currently, the result of a key press is governed by two modifiers: Shift and AltGr; so a key may generate 4 characters. On letter keys, Shift changes a case; so there are 2 case pairs assigned to a key (the "base" character, and "alternative" one); on symbols, there is usually no relationship between Shifted and unShifted symbols (compare / and? on the US keyboard); to compensate for this, a lot of effort goes to make AltGr-ing a key to have more logical connections.
Every personality has a few personality-specific prefix keys (to access accented and other "more exotic" characters of Latin/Cyrillic scripts). Additionally, there are prefix keys to access "common pools" of extra characters (so-called Green Keys, Greek, Business symbols etc). To finish, there is a common "AltGr-access" prefix key which emulates pressing the AltGr-modifier with the key (especially useful when an application or a system steals some particular AltGr-letter combinations to become hotkeys). (Currently, this prefix key is AltGr-Shift-SPACE.)
The Base Layer of Latin Personality
This base layer is identical to US keyboard. In particular, there is no prefix keys on the base layer (except Shift-SPACE!); all other prefix keys require pressing AltGr-modifier. So there is no gotchas with this leyout if one does not use AltGr-modifier or Shift-SPACE.
NOTE: Many people do not realize this, but there is one scenario where people actually press Shift-SPACE: it happens when typing CAPITALIZED PHRASES by keeping Shift pressed all the time. When Shift-SPACE is a prefix key, when pressed between ZED and PHR in CAPITALIZED PHRASES, it would consume the following keypress for P. In particular, the SPACE will not entered, and instead of P the Cyrillic counterpart П will appear. Since the result CAPITALIZEDПHRASES differs so much from the original, such situations are easy to recognize and compensate for.
AltGr-access to Latin-1 characters
The most widely used Latin characters outside the ISO basic Latin alphabet (which is the PC name for "English Alphabet") are made accessible via AltGr-modifier. The leading principle of assigning positions to these letters is not the considerationa of mechanics of finger movement, but a simplicity of memorization of position of these keys on keyboard.
These characters are the vowels AEYUIO with "simplest" accents diaeresis=umlaut=trema, acute and grave (except for extremely rare Ë and Ỳ), "the additional" Latin-1 letters ÆÅÇÐĲÑŒØßÞ and symbols ªº¡¿№ which cannot be entered using most obvious prefix keys - and we throw in the most useful of other letters, êÊ.
Two rules govern the allocation of the letters to alphabetic keys (modified by AltGr):
 1. The "additional" letters ÆÅÇÐĲÑŒØßÞ are assigned to the "closest" base Latin letters (ACDINOST). (When conflicts arise - Æ vs Å, Œ vs Ø - the digraph wins.)
 2. The characters with simplest accents ¨'' are assigned in the "diagonal of the base vowel" in ¨=top, '=middle, '=bottom rows of the 3 alphabetic rows of the keyboard.
For example, the wishful-thinking positions for characters ÄÁÀ is on keys QAZ (left-hand vowels' diagonals are sloping to the left) and the wishful thinking positions for characters ÖÓÒ are on keys OKM (right-hand vowels' diagonals are sloping to the right). When conflicts arise, the rule 1 wins, and the losing ¨''-accented vowel is pushed away 1 step from the diagonal (down if possible, otherwise down). For example, by rules above, both Æ and Á want to be on the A key; so Á is pushed away; there is no key "away from QAZ-diagonal down", so it goes "away from QAZ-diagonal up" to W key. Likewise, Œ pushes away Ö is from O down to L.
This does not say what to do with ÅØÏÌ, and alphabetic keys RP are not used. Moreover, this does allocate ỲË which are (comparing to unallocated letters) not in widespread usage. So one adds:
EXCEPTIONS: Ê is on E, Ì is pushed away 2 steps left to the wishful-thinking position of on V, Ø is pushed 1 step to the right to P, and Å is on R.
For non-alphabetic symbols, ¡¿№ are on most natural positions!?#; ª is put on the closest non-alphabetic key @, and º is put on the same key but without Shift.
NOTE: our sloping rule for right-hand diagonals makes all diagonals go over alphabetic keys of US keyboard. This allows for AltGr-alphabetic keys generate alphabetic characters, and AltGr-symbol keys generate symbols.
AltGr-access to non-math symbols
is put at the position on the keyboard most often etched with this symbol (which is 5), and ¥ is on the same key shifted. ¢£ are put on 4$ (but AltGr-$ is a dead key for Business-related symbols, follow it by SPACE to get the £ character!).
The Base Layer of Cyrillic Personality
Where are two remaining Russian alphabet characters, ъЪ and ёЁ? On the base layer, they are on Shifted digit keys 3456 (in other words, on #$%^ - which is not very intuitive. (To compensate, these letters are considered AltGr-variants of ЬЕ, so they are available on both the Base Layer, and on AltGr-layer. [Unfortunately, this leads to certain problems on Windows - so called ъЪёЁ-mirroring; more on this later.])
In particular, the most commonly used symbols are available at the same locations as on US keyboard, but the symbols '~#$%^+=[{]}\| cannot be entered from the base layer of the Cyrillic personality. (To compensate, they are all available when one types them with AltGr-modifier; and for #$%^ obscured by ъЪёЁ one does not need to use Shift-modifier.)
What follows is a collection of odd pieces of old documentation ^
... but most of it is relevant, though not necessarily exposed in the most convenient order...
Unicode table examiner
distills relations between different Unicode characters from the Unicode tables, and combines the results with user-specified "manual mogrification" rules. From these automatic/manual mogrifications, it constructs orthogonal scaffolding supporting Unicode characters (we call it composition/decomposition, but it is a major generalization of the corresponding Unicode consortium's terms).
Layout constructor
System-specific software layouts
may be created basing on the "theoretical layout" made by the layout constructor (currently only on Windows, and only via KBDUTOOL route).
Report/Debugging framework
The last (and, probably, the most important) component of the distribution is an example keyboard layout created using this toolset.
Keyboards: on ease of access ^
For them, the details of the keyboard layout are important mostly in the relation to how much they distract the writer from the other things the writer is focused on. The primary question is now not "how easy it is to type this", but "how easy it is to recall how to type this". The focus transfers from the mechanics of finger movements to the psycho/neuro/science of memory.
NOTE: the version 0.01 of this module supports only the standard US layout of the base keys.
Essentially, this means that as far as it does not impacts other accessibility goals, it makes sense to have unified memorizable access to as many symbols/characters as possible. (An example of impacting other aspects: MicroSoft's (and IBM's) "US International" keyboards steal characters '~'^": typing them produces "unexpected results" - they are deadkeys. This significantly simplifies entering characters with accents, but makes it harder to enter non-accented characters.)
By parts:
Quick access:
As many non-basic letters as possible (of those expected to appear often) should be available via shortcuts. Same should be applicable to starting sequences of composition rules (such as "instead of typing StartCompose and'one can type AltGr-').
Smart access
Certain non-basic characters may be accessible by shortcuts which are


Odessa Assault Lawyer
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Assault is broadly defined as the unwanted touching of another, usually with the intent to cause harm or injury. An assault charge is the type of crime that carries a negative connotation, such as with a domestic assault. This type of offense can certainly be overwhelming especially if there is also the allegation of the use of a deadly weapon. In these cases, as in all assault charges, it is important those accused consult with an experienced Odessa assault lawyer to begin mitigating the damage and building a defense. An experienced defense attorney will be able to investigate your case and work hard to receive the strongest possible outcome for you.
Types of Assault
When an individual is facing an assault case in Odessa, which is a Class C offense, they are facing potentially a first-degree case that could carry a range of punishment not less than five or not more than life in prison. If a person is charged with a simple assault, which is considered unwanted and reckless touching of a person, or at least a threat of unwanted touching, that is done recklessly. That can be charged as a Class C misdemeanor and the range of punishment would be up to a $500 fine, but a person cannot go to jail on that type of offense. An Odessa assault lawyerwill be able to help someone to understand their particular charges.
The next offense with assault is a Class A misdemeanor. There are no a Class B misdemeanors. Class A assault is characterized by intentional or purposefully inflicting bodily injury on another. For example, if someone pokes another person in the chest but the poke does not actually cause an injury, it could still be classified as a Class C misdemeanor because the poke was unwanted touching. If there is a physical altercation, if there is a fight, that becomes a Class A misdemeanor. For that physical contact, it is both unwanted touching and created some sort of bodily injury and then bodily injury under Texas law is defined as pain.
There is also a branch of an assault that is a Class A Misdemeanor and is considered a domestic assault. This falls under the same definition, except if someone is in a domestic relationship or dating relationship, then it could escalate from a misdemeanor to a felony. A person can have a felony domestic assault which is a third-degree felony carrying with it from two years to 10 years in prison making it imperative that anyone charged with this offense consults with an assault attorney in Odessa.
A felony domestic assault charge is typical with someone who has previously been convicted or been adjudicated on a separate domestic assault case. The other type of assault can carry second-degree charges which can include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury. This charge can carry two years to 20 years in prison.
Second-degree charges stem from an assault which causes bodily injury and the assault or threat of the assault is done with a deadly weapon and this is specifically defined under Texas statute. A deadly weapon can include a knife, gun, brass knuckles or any object that could potentially cause deadly harm to a person. An example of a domestic assault which could be classified as a second-degree felony is the act of choking or strangling another. If the neck is strangled in such a way to impede the airway, that act would be a separate offense in Texas and would be classified as a second-degree felony.
Then there are first degree felonies. If the aggravated assault is committed on a public servant such as a police officer, EMS, emergency medical assistance person, someone in law enforcement, and firefighters, the assault is classified as a first-degree felony. A skilled Odessa assault attorney can work hard to help their client mitigate these charges or relieve them all together with a solid defense.


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December 30, 2011- A recent study in the U.S. says that older adults who are obese may be more apt to have a disabling fall than those older adults who are thinner. The severe overweight however, are somewhat more protected from serious injury.
Falls often, times are seen as a potential problem for older adults who are thin and frail as their bones are more apt to fracture. Nevertheless, obesity has its risks said researchers who conducted the study.
Syracuse University's Christine Himes, who helped in the research said, "Obese people have a more difficult time with balance." She added, "When older, obese people slip they are less apt to react quick enough to prevent a fall."
Himes and another colleague looked at over 10,750 people aged 65 and older. They found obese adults were 12 to 50% more apt to have a serious fall over a two-year period than those older adults who weighed less.
The odds increased as the level of obesity increased. The highest risk factor was for men who were approximately 100 lbs overweight and women who were about 80 lbs overweight. The survey lasted for eight years from 1998 to 2006 with participants interviewed every second year.
Over the eight years, more than 9,600 falls were reported with over 3,100 of the falls requiring medical attention.


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The amount of big data being generated is rapidly increasing. Harmonizing complicated data requirements with a clear, clean, and usable user interface, on the other hand, is a challenge for every UX designer today. We are here with some tips for designing a data-heavy UI.
How to display too much data?
A table is an effective way to show a large quantity of information. Tables containing more than 5 columns, on the other hand, become illegible rapidly. If your data is altering in real-time, as you claim, the user would most likely be unable to make a choice in time if he is required to glance at 15 distinct columns simultaneously.
When looking at a big quantity of data, Google recommends sorting as an essential factor. You must sort by relevance to the user. Every piece of data is essential, but some parts are more vital than others. You must choose which bits are the most important and which are not, which is mostly dependent on the business purpose.
Here are some strategies you can use to show data:
- Line graphs are used to depict continuous data, such as how something has evolved through time.
- Tables are used to present summary data.
- Histograms are used to demonstrate how variables are distributed and to depict quantitative data in intervals.
- Showcasing discrete data, comparing variables, and showing categorical data using bar graphs.
Contrary to common opinion, this design idea is more about utility and minimalism than a dreary two-dimensional design. Flat design, on the other hand, is neither boring nor uninteresting. Bright colors, clean-cut edges, and wide spaces are all available to you.
For mobile applications, websites, and desktop browsers, flat and material design is highly encouraged. Since the design is simple and does not store a lot of data, it loads quickly and, when designed to increase interaction, can assist maintain visitors on the page for extended periods of time.
This is ideal for websites that are data-driven that need to be mobile-friendly, load quickly, and have lower bounce rates.
The key elements for UX designing
Observing and implementing a hierarchy of information, such as visual hierarchy, is an important UX design element. To put it another way, a design that prioritizes the appropriate metrics.
The most critical data should be organized, arranged, and prioritized first, followed by any new data. Naturally, the priority order will differ based on the application's user. This not only declutters the dashboard but also helps users focus on what matters to them in an easy-to-understand, less overwhelming approach.
The next stage is to split down the data into distinct pages after sorting and ranking it on the dashboard. If the information can be organized, make sure to use distinct pages/screens for different data groups.
This may be used for both small and large data-heavy application design projects; however, it may take longer and require more back-end effort. In keeping with the "overwhelming" concept, doing so will not only make your user feel less intimidated, but they will also be more likely to analyze the numbers on one page before going on to the next, allowing them to better grasp the facts one step by step.


Structure of English
Provides the grammatical knowledge necessary for a descriptive analysis of the structure of contemporary English, from the level of word class through phrase structure analysis to the description of complex sentence patterns. On completion of the course students should be able to provide a grammatical analysis of English sentential structure.
 - Semester 2 - 2015
 - Semester 1 - 2015
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand grammatical terminology and levels of grammatical analysis
2. Analyse sentences in terms of word classes, phrase structure, grammatical relations
3. Apply grammatical knowledge to the analysis of English sentential structure.
A descriptive analysis of the structure of contemporary English. Topics covered will be selected from the following:
formal criteria for word class identification
analysis of simple clause structures
grammatical relations
finite and non-finite subordinate clauses
coordination and apposition
interrogative structures
topicalisation structures such as existential, extraposition, cleft and pseudo-cleft
Assumed Knowledge
LING1110, LING1100, LING1111 or equivalent knowledge of elementary grammatical terminology.
Assessment Items
Written Assignment: Written Assignment 1
Formal Examination: Final Exam
Written Assignment: Written Assignment 2
Written Assignment: Written Assignment 3
Contact Hours
Ourimbah and Callaghan


Why Do We Hate Our Cities?
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Matt Yglesias on American urban policy:
Anyone actually interested in the subject will swiftly see that (a) American public policy is strongly biased against high density living and (b) that this outcome is predictable from the structure of American political institutions. That people don't realize this is largely a matter of willful ignorance.
Here's a chart showing where the United States ranks in the world in terms of urban population:
We're 42nd out of 199, which makes us fairly urban, and the other advanced economies clustered around us include Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Canada, South Korea, Norway, and France. On this measure, we seem fairly typical. However, the density of our urban areas is quite low compared to other similar countries.
So is our rural/suburban bias due to our political institutions — in particular, the U.S. Senate, which overrepresents the residents of sparsely populated states? Or is it mostly due to geography and the relatively recent founding of our country, which have produced fairly low-density urban areas and therefore a naturally weaker constituency for high-density living? Is there some evidence on this point?


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Good, clean and fair
Three words: good, clean and fair. What do they mean?
In the context of Slow Food, they underpin everything that the movement stands for, namely food that's GOOD, in other words food that is fresh, in season, and locally grown; CLEAN, is food that is produced and consumed in a way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and FAIR, means fair market conditions and pay for small-scale producers (and their workers) and reasonable prices for consumers.
Slow Food sees the role of the consumer (that's you and me) differently. At Slow Food, we consider ourselves co-producers, not consumers, because by being informed about the food we eat, where it comes from and how our choices affect the rest of the world – we become a part of the production process.
As co-producers, our choices can change how our food is cultivated and produced. It's up to us to seek out and support, in some cases even demand, food production that's good, clean and fair.
To do this, we need to know who's producing our food. Slow Food encourages co-producers to develop relationships with producers whenever possible by purchasing from them, and asking for product advice and information, and giving them feedback. Direct contact between local consumers and producers increases our understanding of what is seasonally available in our region, and confidence in the provenance of our food.
It's a win-win relationship. Co-producers are better informed and rewarded with healthy, tasty, sustainably produced food, and farmers are motivated to safeguard food quality, biodiversity, and the environment.
Read more about food that's GOOD, CLEAN, and FAIR


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Habitat structural complexity mediates the foraging success of multiple predator species
Warfe, DM and Barmuta, LA, Habitat structural complexity mediates the foraging success of multiple predator species, Oecologia, 141, (1) pp. 171-178. ISSN 0029-8549 (2004) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1007/s00442-_PHONE_-x
We investigated the role of freshwater macrophytes as refuge by testing the hypothesis that predators capture fewer prey in more dense and structurally complex habitats. We also tested the hypothesis that habitat structure not only affects the prey-capture success of a single predator in isolation, but also the effectiveness of two predators combined, particularly if it mediates interactions between the predators. We conducted a fully crossed four-factorial laboratory experiment using artificial plants to determine the separate quantitative (density) and qualitative (shape) components of macrophyte structure on the prey-capture success of a predatory damselfly, Ischnura heterosticta tasmanica, and the southern pygmy perch, Nannoperca australis. Contrary to our expectations, macrophyte density had no effect on the prey-capture success of either predator, but both predators were significantly less effective in the structurally complex Myriophyllum analogue than in the structurally simpler Triglochin and Eleocharis analogues. Furthermore, the greater structural complexity of Myriophyllum amplified the impact of the negative interaction between the predators on prey numbers; the habitat use by damselfly larvae in response to the presence of southern pygmy perch meant they captured less prey in Myriophyllum. These results demonstrate habitat structure can influence multiple predator effects, and support the mechanism of increased prey refuge in more structurally complex macrophytes. © Springer-Verlag 2004.
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Research Division:Biological Sciences
Research Group:Ecology
Research Field:Freshwater ecology
Objective Division:Environmental Management
Objective Group:Terrestrial systems and management
Objective Field:Terrestrial biodiversity
UTAS Author:Warfe, DM (Dr Danielle Warfe)
UTAS Author:Barmuta, LA (Associate Professor Leon Barmuta)
ID Code:31801
Year Published:2004
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Bromley Council Budget 2017-18
Residents' associations meeting 28 November - topics discussed
Following an introduction by Councillor Stephen Carr, Leader of the Council, about some of the issues and choices to be made around the council's budget for 2017/18 and beyond, questions and issues were raised by the representatives of residents' associations. These were responded to by the Leader and members of the council's Executive.
Topics covered included:
- Lobby Central Government to improve the funding allocation to the Local Authority.
- Ensure the council has access to relevant expertise to support its investment programme.
- Ensure that a robust contract monitoring programme is in place to monitor the performance of external contractors.
- Ensure value for money is achieved and contractors are held accountable for any deficiencies in services.
- Monitor the future financial landscape in the borough.
Sustainability and environment
- Lobby TfL for increased funding for road safety schemes
- Cleanliness and regularity of street cleaning and monitoring of the contract
- Use of Fix my Street.
- Better advertising of the Community Toilet Scheme.
- Notify Residents' Associations when streets are due to be cleaned to help to encourage cars to be moved to enable better cleaning.
- Further rollout of "Friends" voluntary schemes to cover areas such as litter picking.
- Continue to improve air quality in the Borough.
- Improve facilities for cyclists.
- Consider converting Council owned buildings into social housing.
- Improve the quality of planning processes and ensure there is sufficient resource within the service.
- Provide more explanation and justification for the felling of trees in conservation areas.
- More consultation with Friends Groups when planning applications affect parks, rivers etc and have biodiversity implications.
Economic Development and Town centres
- Consider the impact of any new businesses coming into the area on existing infrastructure and services.
- Reduce bureaucracy for new businesses coming into the area.
- Encourage and support local smaller shopping centres and parades.
- Ensure surveys are undertaken before parking metres are installed.
- Consider not working through developers for the regeneration of town centres and instead working directly with larger businesses.
- Enforcement of parking restrictions.
- Continue to monitor and address pressures around secondary school places.
This meeting was held on 28 November 2016.


Component #4
Component#4 is Mike Rowley. Deep bass lines, driving beats and synthesisers blend with acoustic instruments such as piano, guitar and vocals, mixing electronica, post-dubstep, pop and experimental hip-hop into an evolving and hard to pinpoint eclectic sound. Each release by Component#4 is built around a concept of a particular time and place with often character led themes, part fictional and part biographical. The 'Barbed Wire Sunday' EP was influenced by travels to Berlin, immersion in its Cold War history and the similarities Rowley identified between the German capitol and in the post-industrial, post-Thatcher Black Country which he grew up in. The album 'Into Memory' deals directly with that upbringing, the decaying factories, vandalised bus shelters and litter-strewn canals which formed the landscape of his childhood as well as various significant characters from his past. The forthcoming EP 'A Sentence', draws on the claustrophobic, often violent, manipulative experiences Rowley observed during his four-year employment in a British prison; exploring the physical and emotional journey of a young man serving a relatively short sentence due to a rather serious drink driving offence.


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Drew E. Kornreich
Nuclear Technology / Volume 181 / Number 2 / Pages 282-302
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This work involved estimating the homogeneous metal-water mixture critical mass curves of 34 fissionable nuclides from thorium to einsteinium. Calculations were performed using the discrete ordinates code PARTISN with ENDF/B-VII.0 69-group cross sections. Sample MCNP5 test cases indicate reasonable agreement between the two transport codes. In general, the results confirmed that there are three "forms" of the critical mass curves: (a) the traditional curve most well known as characterizing the "big 3" nuclides (233U, 235U, 239Pu), where the minimum critical mass is found in a dilute solution; (b) a simple monotonic curve characterized by a monotonically increasing critical mass as water is added to the metal, where the minimum critical mass is a metal system; and (c) a hybrid curve where the shape is similar to the traditional curve but the minimum critical mass is the pure metal. In general, the traditional and monotonic curves follow the "odd-even" rule of thumb that a nuclide with an even Z and an odd A or vice versa will have a traditionally shaped curve and that the other nuclides will have a monotonically shaped curve. The violations of this rule of thumb, i.e., the hybrid curves, in the set of nuclides analyzed are comprised of 232U and 252Cf. Plutonium-236 is especially interesting because it is a traditionally shaped curve with the minimum critical mass in a relatively dilute solution, but it violates the "odd-even" rule of thumb.
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Antanas SmetonaArticle Free Pass
Antanas Smetona, (born Aug. 10, 1874, Ukmergė District, Lithuania, Russian Empire—died Jan. 9, 1944, Cleveland), Lithuanian statesman and journalist who in 1919 became the first president of Lithuania and later returned to power as an authoritarian head of state for the last 13 years of his country's independence.
After the Russian Revolution of 1905 broke out, Smetona, who had recently graduated from law school (1902), became editor of the first Lithuanian daily newspaper, Vilniaus Žinios, and of the Democratic Party's organ, Lietuvos Ūkininkas; he was also elected to the presidium of the Vilnius Diet, which proclaimed Lithuanian autonomy within the Russian Empire (1905). Although the intensity of political activity declined after the revolution was suppressed, Smetona continued his journalistic career, editing the journal Viltis (1907–13) and founding Vairas (1913), which later became the organ of the Nationalist Party.
During the German military occupation of the country in World War I, Smetona was unanimously elected president (in September 1917) of the Lietuvos Taryba, or Council of Lithuania, and, after the Taryba proclaimed Lithuania's independence (1918), he served as provisional president of the republic (April 1919–June 1920). In 1921 he served as chairman of the Lithuanian delegation at Riga for the settlement of the Latvian–Lithuanian boundary dispute.
After the military coup d'état of Dec. 16–17, 1926, organized by a right-wing Nationalist group and backed by the Christian Democrats, Smetona was again elected president of the Lithuanian Republic. He was reelected in 1931 and in 1938. On June 15, 1940, when Lithuania was occupied by Soviet forces, he fled to Germany and thence, in March 1941, to the United States.
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