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Two toolkits prepared for Impact 2.0 may be of use for research organisations seeking to incorporate web 2.0 and social networking tools into their efforts to influence public policy. Both are available in English and Spanish.
The Impact 2.0 iGuide – New mechanisms for linking research and policy was developed for use by Impact 2.0 research projects to provide ideas and guidelines for how web 2.0 and social networking tools can be used to facilitate collaborative policy making and the effective insertion of research into the policy process. It was prepared by Cheekay Cinco, Karel Novotný and Bruce Girard.
The main issues addresses by the guide are:
- How researchers can effectively and strategically use Web 2.0 and social networking tools, to better understand the policy context, e.g. to identify and understand the main policy actors, to identify key issues themes, and to recognise opportunities.
- How researchers can use Web 2.0 tools to encourage discussion, debate and collaboration based on their research findings.
- How researchers can use Web 2.0 tools to develop and maintain relations with policy makers and other important stakeholders.
Please feel free to consult it and to contribute.
Tools for the Analysis of National Policy Contexts offers methodological guidelines which can be used to analyse the political context of national policies. The analysis of the political context is understood as the identification of and critical reflection on the factors that contribute to or hinder the public policy process. The main framework for analysis recommended by the guide is the context, evidence and links framework developed by the Research and Policy in Development (RAPID) programme. It has been expanded with the addition of useful aspects for the purposes of the guide, gathered from APC's experience in the analysis of policy contexts through other methodologies and resources used in its policy advocacy work over recent years.
Download PDF in English – Tools for the Analysis of National Policy Contexts
Download PDF in Spanish – Herramientas para el análisis del contexto nacional de políticas


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Using Health Data
Applying Technology to Work Smarter
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Using Health Data addresses the enduring problem faced by most healthcare workers: the transformation and presentation of data into meaningful and accessible information. This practical new text will guide the manipulation of health data needed by the 'doers' and 'users' of health data.
Using Health Data takes 'real' examples from healthcare practice to illustrate, demonstrate and provide advice. It also describes various quantitative quality control charting and plotting methods to enable the effective presentation of data. While the text addresses the fundamentals of data manipulation, the interactive companion website allows readers to practice transforming real data into meaningful information.
Using Health Data will aid the reader in:
- understanding how to transform qualitative data into quantitative measures;
- linking data from multiple sources to create new information and
- differentiating between different types of health data; administrative, for planning or resource scheduling; and clinical evidence.
- concise and practical guide to using data for health students and practitioners
- information is divided into accessible sections with clear and straightforward progression of skills
- screen dumps, charts and graphs are integrated throughout
- icons in the text direct readers to web-based activities
- Tips and Tricks at end of each section, and FAQs at the end of the text
- activities are built around real-world examples in healthcare
"The reader is taken through the core functions of the programs clearly and logically...The book is useful for students and qualified staff who need Office to write letters, analyse basic data, create a database and give a presentation...This is a helpful source of information.
Nursing Standard, 26 May 2010
"With a clear shift around the globe, in relation to data management and computer based patient management systems, this book will inform and practically engage those who want to learn more. With any computer base publication currency is limited but for those who want to safely experiment or need ideas of how to present information this book is likely to be very helpful."
Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
By Heather Grain, School of Public Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC, Australia and Paula Procter, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Sheffield, UK

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Objectives: The Health Survey for England physical activity module interview, although not validated, is used as a performance indicator to see if people are achieving current physical activity targets and is the primary source of information for physical activity related policy making. The aim of this study was to assess the validity of the Health Survey for England physical activity module as a measure of physical activity in older adults with coronary heart disease.
Methods: Seventy-two older adults who had experienced a cardiac event completed the Health Survey for England physical activity interview and wore an accelerometer for seven consecutive days. Physical activity classification levels were derived from accelerometry and from the Health Survey for England physical activity interview, together with the number of episodes in which participants were moderately active for 30 min or more.
Results: The Health Survey for England physical activity interview exhibited high sensitivity (1.0) and specificity (0.76) for people engaged in high levels of physical activity, moderate sensitivity (0.40) and specificity (0.56) for people engaged in medium levels of physical activity and low sensitivity (0.35) and high specificity (0.92) for people engaged in low levels of physical activity. Compared with the accelerometer, the survey misclassified 63% of participants.
Conclusions: The Health Survey for England physical activity interview misclassified true activity levels in older adults with heart disease by overestimating actual activity in the less active participants. Similar biases on self-report physical activity measures have been demonstrated in the general population, suggesting that the Health Survey for England physical activity module interview may be providing inaccurate information on national activity levels.

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How to Write an Email to Your TeacherMake sure the email is really necessary. Use the appropriate email address. Make sure your subject line is simple and straightforward. Address your reader with respect. Simplify the message as much as possible. If necessary, explain attachments. Close with courtesy. Proofread carefully.
How do you address a child's teacher?
DO address your child's teacher by their formal name. It is easy in an email to slip into calling someone by their first name or addressing it with "Hi Lisa,". However, it is important to remember that when you are emailing your child's teacher, you are emailing a professional.
How do I say thank you to my teacher?
A List of Thank you Messages for TeachersTeacher, you always had faith in me even when I didn't. Thank you for helping me through this year of school. Teachers are our second parents, friends and confidantes. Thank you for all that you've done for me this year. Your patience is second to none! You are a true godsend!
How do you write a goodbye email to a teacher?
Start by bidding adieu. Mention that she is the best teacher you had and mention that you will miss her. Thank her for being a mentor, guide, and friend and instilling good values. Thank her for the extra effort she undertook to teach weaker students and get them at par with the class.
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Chinese scientists want help from expats
Beijing Normal University
Scientists researching the effects of language on thought want expatriate volunteers to help with their research.
Scientists at the Beijing Normal University are looking into how ones spoken language affects the way they think, and they will be using brain-mapping technology to peer into the heads of their subjects.
The study, entitled Kinship Representation in the Brain: A Cross-cultural Study, will examine the different terms Westerners use to refer to family compared to Asians by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology to examine neural activity.
Research director at the State Key Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning in Beijing Normal University, Liu Chao, said: "In the Chinese language there are more than 30 different terms used to identify family members of three different generations, in the English language there are only 15 such words."
To help with the research Chao is looking for native English speakers from the United Kingdom or the USA between the ages of 18 and 35, another requirement is that they must be right handed. For their troubles respondents will be given a 3D, high resolution, image of their brain and a fee of 100 Yuan.
If you are an expat in the Beijing area and are interested in taking part contact the Beijing Normal University.


final firing) between 800–1,000 °C (1,470–1,830 °F), which falls into the cone 06 firing temperature range. The process is known for its unpredictability, particularly when reduction is forced, and pieces may crack or even explode due to thermal shock. Pots may be returned to the kiln to re-oxidize if firing results do not meet the potter's expectations, although each successive firing has a high chance of weakening the overall structural integrity of the pot. Pots that are exposed to thermal shock multiple times can break apart in the kiln, as they are removed from the kiln, or when they are in the reduction chamber.
The glaze firing times for raku ware are short: an hour or two as opposed to up to 16 hours for high-temperature cone 10 stoneware firings. This is due to several factors: raku glazes mature at a much lower temperature (under 980 °C or 1,800 °F, as opposed to almost 1,260 °C or 2,300 °F for high-fire stoneware); kiln temperatures can be raised rapidly; and the kiln is loaded and unloaded while hot and can be kept hot between firings.
Because temperature changes are rapid during the raku process, clay bodies used for raku ware must be able to cope with significant thermal stress. The usual way to add strength to the clay body and to reduce thermal expansion is to incorporate a high percentage of quartz, grog, or kyanite into the body before the pot is formed. At high additions, quartz can increase the risk of dunting or shivering. Therefore, kyanite is often the preferred material, as it contributes both mechanical strength and, in amounts up to 20%, significantly reduces thermal expansion. Although any clay body can be used, white stoneware clay bodies are unsuitable for the western raku process unless some material is added to deal with thermal shock. Porcelain,however is often used but it must be thinly thrown.
Aesthetic considerations include clay color and fired surface texture, as well as the clay's chemical interaction with raku glazes.
In a craft conference in Kyoto in 1979, a heated debate sprang up between Western raku artists Paul Soldner and Rick Hirsh and the youngest in the dynastic raku succession, Kichiemon, (of the fourteenth generation of the "Raku" family of potters) concerning the right to use the title "raku". The Japanese artists maintain that any work by other craftsman should hold their own name, (i.e., Soldner-ware, Hirsh-ware), as that was how "raku" was intended.[10]
Raku in the west has been abstracted and is now a more philosophical approach with the emphasis on the spontaneity of surface pattern creation rather than purely a firing technique. Consequently this has expanded its application from pots to sculptural ceramics.
Design Considerations[edit]
Raku is a unique form of pottery making; what makes it unique is the range of designs that can be created by simply altering certain variables. These variables—which include wax resist, glazes, temperature, and timing[11]—ultimately determine the outcome when firing a piece of clay. Wax resist, which is painted over the bare untainted clay, results in the suspension of wax in water [12] before the raku glaze goes on. This is done so that the glaze does not cover the area where the wax resist was applied, thus creating a design. When in the kiln, the wax melts off and the carbon, that results from oxygen reduction, replaces the wax.[11] This is the result of the combustion reaction. Raku glazes contain alumina, which has a very high melting point. Therefore, carbon will not replace the glaze as it does the melted wax. Raku glazes also contain metallic compounds such as copper, iron, and cobalt; which produce different colors. After the glaze has reached a certain temperature, the metal in the glaze reacts taking on a specific color.[12] For example, cobalt produces dark-blue, and copper produces green but can also produce a red when the oxygen in the glaze is completely gone.[11] Any unglazed areas turn black due to the carbon given off from the reduction of oxygen. Next, the clay is moved from the kiln to a container, usually a trashcan, which contains combustible organic materials such as leaves, sawdust, or paper. Once the lid of the container is closed, the reduction oxidation (redox) process begins.[12] The temperature change from the kiln to the container is where the magic of raku occurs. The change in temperature and in the redox sometimes cause cracking or crazing. Crazing is a consistent cracking in the glaze of a piece, as is seen on the white crackle glaze. This either enhances or detracts from the design. The timing of removal and placement in water directly affects the shades of each color.[11] Introducing the water to the raku at the right time is incredibly important; if the raku does not cool enough before placement in water, it can crack, break, or even explode.
See also[edit]
 - Ashton D: The delicate thread. Teshigahara's life in art. Kodansha Int. Tokyo 1997;150-163.
 - Pitelka, Morgan. Handmade Culture: Raku Potters, Patrons, and Tea Practitioners in Japan. University of Hawaii Press, 2005. ISBN 0-8248-2970-0.
 - Peterson, Susan. The Craft and Art of Clay. The Overlook Press, Woodstock, NY, Second Edition 1996. ISBN 0-87951-634-8.
 - Watkins, James C. Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel, Lark Ceramics Publications, 2007. ISBN 978-1-57990-455-5, ISBN 1-57990-455-6.
 - Branfman, Steven. "Raku FAQs." Ceramics Today. Ceramics Today, Sept. 2002. Web. 6 May 2010.
 - Herb, Bill. "What Is Raku." Dimensional Design. Bill Herb A.k.a Dimensional Design, Jan. 2000. Web. 6 May 2010.
 - Knapp, Brian J. Oxidation and Reduction. Port Melbourne, Vic.: Heinemann Library, 1998. Print.
 - Birks, Tony. The New Potter's Companion. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1982. Print.
 - Rhodes, Daniel. "Special Glazes and Surface Effects." Clay and Glazes for the Potter. Revised ed. Randor: Chilton Book Company, 1973. 318. Print.
 - Zamek, Jeff. "» Glazes: Materials, Mixing, Testing, Firing." » Ceramic Arts Daily – Featured Tip of the Day. Ceramic Publications Company, 5 Nov. 2009. Web. 26 May 2010. .
 - Andrews, Tim " Raku: a review of contemporary work". A.C.Black, London. 1994 ISBN 0-7136-3836-2
 - Andrews, Tim " Raku". A.C.Black, London. 2nd Ed.2005 ISBN 0-7136-6490-8
 - Aguirre, Amber (2012). Naked Fauxku. In Pottery Making Illustrated, Jan/Feb vol 15, p. 40-42.
 1. ^ Byers, Ian (1990). The Complete Potter: Raku. Series Ed. Emmanuel Cooper. B.T. Batsford Ltd 1990, pp. 16. ISBN 0-7134-6130-6
 2. ^ a b c source(Knapp, Brian J. Oxidation and Reduction. Port Melbourne, Vic.: Heinemann Library, 1998. Print.)
 3. ^ a b c d source(Birks, Tony. The New Potter's Companion. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1982. Print.)
 4. ^ Arbuckle. "Reduction Firing." Reduction Firing. Web. 6 May 2010. .
 5. ^ "Oxidation/Reduction Firing." Frog Pond Pottery. Web. 29 May 2010. .
 6. ^ Branfman, Steven (2001). Raku: A Practical Approach. United States: krause publications. p. 17.
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 8. ^ Warshaw, Josie. The Practical Potter: a Step-by-step Handbook : a Comprehensive Guide to Ceramics with Step-by-step Projects and Techniques. London: Hermes House, 2003. Print.
 9. ^ Reid, Kimberly. "What Is a Raku


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Luffa Gourd Seeds
The famous Luffa Sponge is really a gourd!
On the vine, these gourds can reach anywhere from 6 inches to 2 1/2 feet long, and about 4 to 7 inches in diameter. They ripen to dark green in late summer, and should be left on the vine until the skin begins to shrivel. When this occurs, harvest them and scrub the skin away, revealing the porous, dense network of tan-colored matter within. They will be full of seeds; just cut the gourd to desired size and shake out the seeds. They're ready to use!
Sow seeds directly in full sun after the soil has warmed. Train the vine onto a trellis or fence to save space and to producemore rounded fruit. Pkt is 25 seeds.
|Item Form||(P) Pkt of 25 seeds|
|Bloom Season||Early Summer - Late Summer|
|Seeds Per Pack||25|
|Fruit Length||24 in|
|Fruit Width||7 in|
|Foliage Color||Dark Green|
|Harvest Season||Early Fall, Late Summer|
|Light Requirements||Full Sun|
|Moisture Requirements||Moist, well-drained|
|Soil Tolerance||Normal, loamy|
How to Sow Pumpkin/Winter Squash:
- Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost has past in the spring and in a warm soil
- Seeds can also be sown indoors, 2-3 weeks before planting out, at a temperature of 72°
- Indoors and out, sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the seed and expect germination in 7-10 days
How to Grow Pumpkin/Winter Squash:
Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: When grown in hills, space the vines 8 feet apart. When grown in rows, space the vines 3-4 feet apart in rows spaced 8-12 feet apart
Lighting: Site in full sun
Soil: Site in very rich, sandy, well-drained soil. Keep weeded and well watered. Fertilize prior to planting and again every 3 weeks until harvest
Additional Care: They can be grown on a trellis or allowed to sprawl on the ground
Appearance and Use:
The annual vines Cucurbita pepo, C. maxima, C. mixta, and C. moschata produce Pumpkins, Gourds, and the Winter Squashes (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, just to name a few). Harvest them when fully mature (the rind is hard) or after the first light frost. Many types will keep for months in storage
About Pumpkin/Winter Squash:
Botanical name: Cucurbita
Origination: Cucurbitaceae; of cultivated American origin
Superior Germination Through Superior SciencePark Seed offers some of the highest-quality vegetable and flower seeds available in the industry, and there are a number of reasons for this.
First of all, we have humidityand temperature-controlled storage, and we never treat any of our seeds with chemicals or pesticides. Nor do we ever sell GMO's (genetically modified seeds), so you always know the products you're buying from us are natural as well as safe for you and the environment.
Superior Standards - University InspectedTo make sure we are providing the best seed product possible and that our customers will get the highest number of seedlings from every packet, we conduct our own germination testing and have quality-control measures in every stage of our seed-handling operation. We hold ourselves to standards that are at or above federal and state standards, including testing specific crops more frequently than recommended by federal guidelines. And in order to maintain our organic certification, we welcome Clemson University to inspect us annually to make sure our organic seeds, which are stored and processed separately, are being handled properly.
Hand Packed By Experienced TechniciansPark Seed has been handling and packing vegetable and flower seeds for 145 years, a history that has given us a great understanding of how each variety should be cared for and maintained throughout every step of theprocess, from collection to shipping.
When packing our seeds, the majority are actually done by hand (with extreme care!), and we often over-pack them, so you're receiving more than the stated quantity.
The Park Seed Gold StandardAnd many of our seeds are packed in our exclusive Fresh-Pak gold foil packets, which are lined to keep moisture out, so the seeds stay fresher for longer. We carefully pack very tiny or fragile seeds in crush-proof vials to ensure safe delivery to your home. Some of the small seeds are also offered as "pellets" (have a clay coating) to make sowing and growing easier. When it comes to the kinds of seeds we offer, we are constantly seeking something new and provide many unique and hard-to-find varieties from all around the world. Our on-staff horticulturists are ready and available to share their expertise to help you with the success of these seeds, so you can grow a beautiful and productive garden!
Does Park sell GMO's or treated seeds?
It is important for our customers to know that Park Seed does not sell GMO or treated seed. We do buy a small amount of traditional hybrid seed from Seminis, a division of Monsanto Co., but that is all we purchase from them.
What are the differences between organic, heirloom, and hybrid seed?
Basically, organic seeds are seeds that are produced without the use and exposure to artificial/chemical fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and other chemicals. They have to be grown, harvested, stored, and handled under very strict organic rules and procedures. All of our organic seeds are USDA 100% certified organic through Clemson University and the certificate has to be renewed yearly.
Heirloom Seeds are open-pollinated -- they are not hybrids. You can gather and save heirloom seed from year to year and they will grow true to type every year, so they can be passed down through generations. To be considered an heirloom, a variety would have to be at least from the 1940's and 3 generations old (many varieties are much older -- some 100 years or more!).
Hybrid seed are the product of cross-pollination between 2 different parent plants, resulting in a new plant/seed that is different from the parents. Unlike Heirloom seed, hybrid seed need to be re-purchased new every year (and not saved). They usually will not grow true to type if you save them, but will revert to one of the parents they were crossed with and most likely look/taste different in some way.
What are pelleted seeds? Why do you use them? How do I handle/sow them?
Extremely small seed such as Petunias and Pentas are shipped as pelleted seed to make them easier to handle and sow. Pelleted seed are coated, usually with clay, to make them larger in size. After sowing, the coating will dissolve when wet and the seed will germinate. Pelleted seeds are shipped in vials placed inside seed packets, which protects them from being crushed. When preparing to sow pelleted seeds, it is recommended to place seeds between 2 sheets of paper, and using your hand, lightly roll the seeds back and forth between the 2 sheets for a few moments. This slightly cracks the clay coating so that moisture will penetrate the seed coating faster to help speed up the germination process and increase the germination rate. When sowing, be certain to use thoroughly moistened soil, to be sure that the clay coating absorbs enough moisture to dissolve. For sowing pelleted Petunia seeds, place the seeds directly on the soil surface and do not cover with soil, as light aids in the germination.
What is ideal temperature to germinate most seeds?
The ideal temperature to germinate most seeds is approximately 70 degrees F; give or take 1-2 degrees either way. This would be a good germination temperature for most flower and vegetable seeds and would be the most practical and feasible temperatures achieved for gardeners starting seeds in the home. You will notice for some seeds that it is recommended to use alternating day (warmer), night (cooler), temperatures, which is fine if one can provide such conditions. But most people are unable to provide those temperatures in a home setting, so just use the overall 70 degree F recommendation and the seeds should germinate well.
How long should grow lights be kept on per day and how close to the plants should the light be kept?
For germination and seedling/plant growth, you want to simulate the natural day-night cycles, and as a general rule, grow lights should be on 8-12 hours per day and off at night. You can vary this timing, as some seeds such as tomato, pepper, petunia, impatiens, and others, benefit from 14-17 hours of light per day (and the remainder of the 24 hour period in darkness). The most common grow lights used are fluorescent; using cool white, warm white, and wide-spectrum fluorescent tubes. These lights work well for germination and for growing plants up to a transplantable size. Fluorescent lights should be kept close though, 3-6 inches above the soil or the growing plants, adjusting the height as the plants grow.
How long will seeds keep in storage?
Park Seed stores seed in a special temperatureand humidity-controlled storage facility, which keeps seeds in excellent condition. Our seeds should be good for at least 1-2 years on average. Seed viability and


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For many of us, moving to a paperless feedback and marking system can be a huge step. Drawboard PDF gives teachers and students an easy, simple way to give feedback and write on existing PDF documents.
How you might use this app:
- Editing or giving feedback for student essays or written work
- Annotating images / diagrams
- Filling in handouts using a pen
- Peer Assessment
Editing and Feedback
We've all used Comment and Mark-up in Office Word for editing student work. Do you ever worry that students will just 'accept all changes' and not actually read your feedback? With Drawboard PDF, you annotate over the top of a PDF, so students will then need to return to their word doc to make suggested changes. This is a great reflection activity for students.
Students can take a photo of a specific geographical, scientific, or movement based activity, then annotate over the top to show understanding. They might take a photo of a science experiment and annotate the apparatus before saving and adding to report. They might take a photo of a friend playing sport and annotate the movement they need to adjust. They might even take a photo of an artwork that they would like to turn into a multimodal piece of work by adding some digital inking and graphics.
Filling out Handouts
We all have handouts we would like students to fill out, but digitally this is a difficult task. Students can open these handouts with Drawboard PDF, fill in the blanks, short answers, diagrams, save and submit. No more need to print or to create booklets.
Students can send each other work to be peer assessed. Using Drawboard PDF, this can be easily completed and returned for further editing before submitting for a final grade.
Drawboard PDF really is the easiest way to give feedback, annotate and peer assess. Install and give it a go today. You can find it in the Windows 8 Store


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Influence of tobacco smoking on dental periapical condition in a sample of Croatian adults
Background: Since current evidences support a negative influence of tobacco smoking on the periodontal bone, an increased prevalence or severity of periapical lesions would be expected among smokers. The aim of this study was to investigate the difference in the periapical status of endodontically treated and untreated teeth in current smokers and never-smokers.
Methods: The cross-sectional study included 259 subjects, 108 current smokers and 151 never-smokers, presenting as new patients at the Dental Clinic of the Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka, Croatia. The periapical index (PAI) was used to assess the periapical status of all teeth, excluding third molars.
Results and conclusions: Current smokers had higher fraction of teeth with apical periodontitis (AP) than never-smokers (0.13 vs. 0.10; P = 0.025), while fractions of endodontically treated teeth and endodontically treated teeth with AP did not differ significantly. When overall number of teeth was controlled for, smokers were 16.4 times more likely to have AP than a non-smokers (95% CI: 5.7–47.7; P < 0.001) and if a person was male, he was 3.1 times more likely to have AP than if the person was female (95% CI: 1.1–8.9; P = 0.039). The probability of AP increases with increase of age. Smokers will on average have two teeth with AP more than non-smokers, while controlling for gender, age and overall number of teeth.
Romana Peršić Bukmir, Marija Jurčević Grgić, Assoc. Prof. Gordana Brumini, Assoc. Prof. Stjepan Spalj, Prof. Sonja Pezelj-Ribaric, Assoc. Prof. Ivana Brekalo Pršo, Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 7/8/2016


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in Nigeria.
Places of interest in River State include:
* Port Harcourt tourer Beach
* Isaac Boro Garden Park
* Cultural Centre
* Statute of King Jaja of Opobo
* Bonnie Island
* Biseni Forest
The South-South States in Nigeria has a number of the eye-catching landscapes in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, lots of stunning places to visit for your next vacation trip are situated in these states.
- List of Ethnic Groups in Nigeria, Culture, and States
- Nigeria Geographical Zones And Their States – All You Need To Know
- HISTORY OF CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
- TYPES OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA
- EFFECTS OF ECONOMIC RECESSION IN NIGERIA
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Why should companies provide customer service on social media networks?
Why should companies provide customer service on social media networks?
It has been found in recent studies that around 80% of the companies think that they are providing great customer services, but in actuality only 8% of the paying customers agree to it. Discontented customers are usually the most vocal and often write the most unique and offensive things on Facebook.
In spite of this, many companies avoid their duties on social media. In fact, a recent survey showed that 20% of the companies don't even respond at all to the customer complaints on social media. Perhaps they don't have enough wisdom to handle the comments, or they don't realize the fact that their lack of attention to the social media can do serious harm to their reputation. In either case, the consequences can be dramatic.
Social media has given a whole new dimension to the customer service. Though companies may still try to push people to customer support hotlines or emails, they now have Twitter, Facebook, and many other platforms to share their voices.
Now the question is: Why there is a need of responding to customer complaints on social media platforms? Let's see.
1. Customers use your social profile page to scrutinize your products and services. Social media platforms have become a research tool for informed consumers. They go to your profile page and check the comments about your brand. If they find anything opposing, you may lose potential customers without even knowing about it.
2. Disgruntled customers grow more disgruntled. If the complaints made on social sites are not addressed in a timely manner, customers feel more negative towards your brand and may even share their dissatisfaction, as a result.
3. Dissatisfied customers can create a domino effect. Unhappy customers can make others to come out of the shadow, creating a long thread of complaints on your page. This can actually go viral, reaching to the potential customers. These customers can see the complaints and express concern about the product or service they are using or may want to use. If the things go out of control, damage can be big. A simple response can make things right.
4. You should meet your customers where they are. Although, as irritating it might be to devote time to social media, especially when you have got established channels for customer support; it's really important, primarily because they own a significant amount of customers. Not dealing with these customers is like doing a disservice for yourself.
5. Loss of revenue. Not answering customer queries query in a timely manner results in that customer leaving right away. A loss of potential customer means loss of revenue.
6. Loss of reputation. This is perhaps the biggest loss of all. Transparent and relevant responses on these platforms matter a lot to current and future customers. Not giving such responses mean you are not competent enough and results in a loss of reputation.
The amount of time and human resources spent to this task will directly depend on the number of customer complaints you get and the nature of your business. The first and most important thing is to start and then you can take your service to the next level as the things move.


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, showing the wrapped per-file key and information on what class it is assigned to.
- The Per-file or per-extent key is unwrapped with the class key and sent to the hardware AES engine.
- The hardware AES engine decrypts the file and reads it from flash memory
- All wrapped file key handling happens in the Secure Enclave thus never exposing the operations outside of the Secure Enclave.
- After completed, it uses the ephemeral key to re-wrap the keys to send them to the application processor.
Its important to remember that all metadata is encrypted with a random key created during OS install or after a device wipe. Like most things APFS, makes it even more secure by wrapping the file system metadata key with the Secure Enclave UID key for long-term storage. The Secure Enclave handles this in an interesting way by creating an ephemeral per-boot version of the key to protect it from the application processor. When stored, the encrypted file system key is additionally wrapped by an effaceable key stored in Effaceable Storage. This key by design is managed to be erased easily either by a MDM wipe command or a user wiping the device. In this situation, all files will be cryptographically irretrievable. The hierarchy that has been mentioned provides pliability and good performance. One example you will find in Apple's security docs is when you change a file's class would only require rewrapping the per-file key or changing a passcode will require changing the class key.
How Passcodes Impact Data Protection
Most people know that if a device has its passcode enabled then it enables data protection. The biggest thing to know is that without the passcode certain data classes are near impenetrable. They also entangle the device UID in the passcode requiring you to input it on the device to attempt to break through. They also use an iteration count to deter attackers by making a single attempt take up to 90ms along with a growing scale based on the number of attempts. A 6 character passcode for example could take up to 5 years to penetrate. Secure Enclave devices will use the Secure Enclave coprocessor to enforce delays and works similarly to a BIOS by remembering the password attempt status on reboot.
Data Protection Classes
We have been hinting at classes for awhile. It's time you understand them. The key to remember is it is up to the application to decide what class a file has. They are as follows
Complete Protection: The key is created with a combination of the passcode and UID. Shortly after being locked, the keys are discarded thus rendering data inaccessible until the device is unlocked.
Protected Unless Open: The use case for this class is when you need to write when locked, such as downloading something while locked. This class uses asymmetric elliptic curve cryptography to achieve the desired result. The per-file key is protected by One-Pass Diffie-Hellman Key Agreement The ephemeral public key is stored along with the per-file key with these characteristics:
- Concatenation Key Derivation Function
- Omitted AlgorithmID
- PartyUInfo and PartyVInfo are the ephemeral and static public keys
- SHA-256 hashing
- Per-file key is wiped on file closure
The shared secret is re-created with the Protected Unless Open class private key and the file's ephemeral public key when the file wants to be re-opened, which are then used to restart the process again.
Protected Until First User Authentication: This class is the same as the complete protection class with the one exception that the decrypted class key remains. This is similar to desktop full-volume encryption. The goal of this class is to protect from attacking involving reboots. This is considered to be the standard 3rd party data class unless otherwise specified.
No Protection: This class key is protected by the UID and lives in effaceable storage. All of the keys are stored on the device, which mostly only facilitates fast remote wipes.
Keychain Data Protection
The iOS keychain is a vital aspect of how iOS functions seamlessly. The keychain manages passwords, login keys, and much more. At its core, the keychain is a SQLite database stored on the file system. A daemon in iOS called securityd determines what can access the keychain at a process or application level. The keychain access APIs talk to the daemon to determine the keychainaccess-groups, application-identifier, and application-group entitlements for applications. Access groups let keychain items be shared across apps. That is limited to the developer, such as your MDM can share the keychain across all of their apps. Today, Apple requires 3rd party apps to use access groups with a prefix allocated via app groups.
Keychain Data Protection closely mimics how regular data protection works as seen below.
An important class to focus on is kSecAttrAccessibleAfterFirstUnlock which is used frequently for apps that need to perform background updates. The class kSecAttrAccessibleWhenPasscodeSetThisDeviceOnly works the same as kSecAttrAccessibleWhenUnlocked with the exception that it only exists when the device is locked with a passcode. Its only part of the system keybag and cannot sync to the iCloud keychain, in backups, or in escrow keybags. Passcode changes make the keybag uselesss like when you do a device wipe.
The device only classes are very appealing as they can be backed up but only are accessible by the time they were created on. Apple did a nice job of organizing keys in a way that makes the OS less cumbersome and more secure by making choices that are practical. As an example, certificates are usable when the device is locked but can't be exfiltrated to other devices.
Apple also leverages ACLs to ensure that certain items can only be accessed under certain conditions. As an example, you need TouchID to access saved passwords in Safari. A seldom used feature is one that can render some keys useless if a new fingerprint is added to the device as a way of thwarting attackers. Like most things that matter, the ACLs are evaluated inside of the Secure Enclave.
I know most people won't care about a lot of this stuff. I personally feel that any mobility engineer must understand how the basics of iOS security work to be effective. If you understand how Data-at-Rest Encryption, the keychain, and several other tenets of iOS security work then they can be great stewards of their organizations. Most times people in mobility get a bad rap because they have a few gaps in their knowledge because lets face it mobility training sucks. I believe that grasping the concepts and understanding how to secure devices will empower you to be champions of your respective companies.


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"Her most recent work focuses on using qualitative research methods to learn about human-landscape interactions. Her work has been influenced by anthropologist Tim Ingold, particularly 'The Temporality of the Landscape' (1993).
Being unable to travel to conduct research due to the coronavirus pandemic, she spent the last months thinking about alternatives to 'face to face' qualitative research with specific groups. She has also used this time to collaborate with illustrators and writers in order to make research and findings visually engaging and interactive."
Leah says "The North Somerset Heirloom is a research project studying human-landscape interaction. This research focuses on the region's coal-mining past and industrial landscape, using qualitative research methods."
She continues "Reflecting on my research, I collaborated with artists to create unique pieces for this project and studied possible developments for a world post-pandemic."
"How can I create an experience through research? Eriko Takeno wrote a poem based on the North Somerset Heirloom, Jacob Courtney then drew an illustration of the poem. Communicating research visually and poetically is a way of engaging people in local history. These collaborations have made the production of experiential elements possible. The poem can be recited by the local community and recorded, echoing the songs sung by miners centuries earlier."


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There could be many causes for this:
- Ensure the device is on and unlocked.
- For GSM "dumb" phones, make sure a SIM is inserted. Use a forensic SIM if possible but do *not* use a foreign SIM from another phone or provider.
- The drivers may not be installed or may be corrupt. Reinstall the drivers and ensure the device's ports show up in Device Manager.
- Ensure the phone is supported by MPE+ and you have selected the correct Manufacturer and Model.
- Try connecting over a different port.
- MPE+ sometimes requires that the device be connected before launching MPE+.
- You can contact AccessData Support at _PHONE_ if you continue to have problems after following these points.


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Women who experienced a short but severe decrease in their food intake during the 1944–1945 Dutch famine have an increased risk of breast cancer compared with women whose caloric intake was not as greatly affected, according to a study in the April 7 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Several animal studies have found that reducing caloric intake by one-third to one-half for the animals' lifetime prevents various types of cancer, but the implications of short-term caloric restriction are largely unknown. However, reproducing these types of studies in humans raises ethical and practical issues.
During World War II, a famine in the western part of The Netherlands resulted from a food embargo imposed by German authorities. Between 1983 and 1986, about 15,000 women participating in a Dutch breast cancer screening program who were between ages 2 and 33 during the 1944–1945 famine responded to a questionnaire about their famine experience. Sjoerd G. Elias, Ph.D., of the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care at the University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands, and colleagues used data gathered from these women to study the effects of the famine on subsequent breast cancer risk.
Women were given a famine exposure score--absent, moderate, or severe exposure to famine--based on information about hunger, cold, and weight loss. The risk of breast cancer increased with increasing severity of famine exposure. For example, women who experienced severe exposure to famine had a 48% increased risk of breast cancer compared with women who were not affected by the famine. The association between famine exposure and breast cancer risk was highest among women who were between ages 2 and 9 during the famine compared with women exposed at older ages. The risk was also stronger among women who never gave birth compared with women who had children.
Although a mechanism for the increased breast cancer risk among women exposed to short-term famine is unknown, the authors suggest that several endocrine systems may adapt to the extreme conditions of the famine, particularly while such systems are developing in young children, and are consequently inadequately developed to respond to a much higher caloric intake later on in life.
"Although the 1944–1945 famine is a black page in Dutch history, it provides a unique situation in which to study the long-term consequences of a short but severe famine in humans," the authors write.
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Core Temperature of Sun
How do scientist know the sun's core temperature?
This is a good question, after all, we have no direct access to the sun's
core, but if we apply some knowledge of physics, we can get to a reasonable
approximation quite readily.
First, we have to understand that the sun is mostly gas-like particles. If
the sun did not have gravity the gases would spread away since nothing would
hold them in place. However, if all the sun had was gravity, then that would
compress the gas into a smaller volume. Since the sun is giving off energy,
then the gases spread out and the sun is bigger than it would be if it was
not giving off energy. So there are two opposing forces: (1) the gravity of
the sun which pulls the gas-like particles inward, and (2) the energy output
of the sun which pushes the gas-like particles outward. The sun's size is
the result of the balancing of these two forces.
Next, we need to find the mass of the sun. We can measure the gravity of the
sun, by observing how the planets are moving around the sun. Since we know
that mass is related to gravity, we now have a value for the mass of the
BUT we know how much gravity this amount of mass should have. We also know
the effect this gravity would have on the size of the sun - IF it were not
giving off energy. Therefore, we can know just how much energy the sun is
giving off in order to maintain its bigger size.
So, we measure the volume of the sun. That's also easy to do. We simply look
at the sun (under a filter so that we do not burn out our measuring
instruments) and measure its diameter.
So, knowing the mass of the sun, and the size of the sun, can tell us how
much energy the sun is giving off. But we can relate energy to temperature.
And this is how we know the temperature of the core of the sun.
Greg (Roberto Gregorius)
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Distributed tuning job count
 Type: int
 Default value: 0
 Minimum value: 0
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Enables distributed parallel tuning, which can significantly increase the performance of the tuning tool. A value of n causes the tuning tool to distribute tuning work among n parallel jobs. These jobs are distributed among a set of machines. Use the WorkerPool parameter to provide a distributed worker cluster.
Note that distributed tuning is most effective when the worker machines have similar performance. Distributed tuning doesn't attempt to normalize performance by server, so it can incorrectly attribute a boost in performance to a parameter change when the associated setting is tried on a worker that is significantly faster than the others.
One important note about integer-valued parameters: while the maximum value that can be stored in a signed integer is $2^{31}-1$, we use a MAXINT value of 2,000,000,000. Attempting to set an integer parameter to a value larger than this maximum will produce an error.
For examples of how to query or modify parameter values from our different APIs, refer to our Parameter Examples.


Jude 1:2 Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.
Through Jesus Christ, we've been given authority to bind and loose things in the earth (Matt. 16:19). We also see throughout scripture how our words have power.
With this understanding, we can invoke a blessing on ourselves and others. We can speak this over our children, our parents, and our friends.
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- Who is likely to be driving urgent care activity?
- Who is likely to be affected by long-term conditions?
- How do residents access primary care?
- individuals and their households in terms of their demographics
- the needs, attitudes and behaviours of different population groups
- how to engage using their preferred communication channels
The 'Public Sector Profiles' toolkit provides a clear picture of the people you need to reach, and how best to engage with them, divided into 15 groups.


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I hope the title of this question isn't too confusing.
What I want to do is send myself an e-mail when a specified command has finished running in the shell. For this purpose, I wrote a simple script that takes an argument and sends me an e-mail with the argument as the messages text. The idea is to be able to execute a command that I know will take a long time in the following manner:
./commandThatTakesALongTime;./emailingScript
The obvious answer here is to just write the name of the command again, and pass it in as a string but often I'll have commands with lots of arguments, and so I'd prefer it to automatically grab what was executed.
I've tried using various combinations of!!:p, but that doesn't appear to be working. Any tips?
ETA: I'm looking for something that I can pass as which will basically just print "./commandThatTakesALongTime"--does such a thing exist? The reason I'm doing it this way is because I need my environment to be preserved as it is after the command is executed.
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Write a script like this:
if "$@" ; then
 echo "$@" | mail -s 'command complete' _EMAIL_
 echo "Command failed!"
Save this as exec_and_mail and make it executable.
You run it as exec_and_mail some_command -with arguments --passed --to it.
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Question, which should've been stated in the original problem definition--will this preserve my environment? Some of the programs that I have that are longer-running are changing environment variables and those need to be preserved. Thanks. – smintitule May 19 at 19:16
You cannot pass environment variables from a child process to the parent. The child inherits the parent environment and can modify it, but it's not going to affect the parent environment in any way. There are workaround to this and they amount to passing a script to the parent which sets the environment variables. – Sigi May 19 at 19:17
In other words: nothing that a command does to its environment will affect the environment of the process (or shell) that executed the command. So your environment will not be modified. – Sigi May 19 at 19:20
Which I think brings me back to where I started--sequentially executing two commands and just breaking them up with the semicolon. The issue is just what do I send to my script as an argument? – smintitule May 19 at 19:21
There's no way for a script to get information from the rest of the command line. That's why this script takes the command line as an argument, and it executes the command for you. It will inherit your environment variables. – Barmar May 19 at 19:34
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The timestamps in file names are used by the auditreduce command to locate records within a specific time range. These timestamps are important because there can be a month's accumulation or more of audit files online. To search all the files for records that were generated in the last 24 hours would be unacceptably expensive.
The start-time and end-time are timestamps with one-second resolution. They are specified in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The format is four digits for the year, followed by two digits for each month, day, hour, minute, and second, as follows:
The timestamps are in GMT to ensure that they sort in proper order, even across time zones. Because they are in GMT, the date and hour must be translated to the current time zone to be meaningful. Beware of this point whenever you manipulate these files with standard file commands rather than with the auditreduce command.


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In this page you can enter a word and find other words that sound the same, or almost the same, as the given word according to a measure of phonetic distance.
When writing Spanish, it is easy to confuse one word with a similar one, bringing about a spelling error.
Homophones are words that are pronounced identically although they have different spelling and mean different things; for example, "bello" (as in beauty) and "vello" (as in body hair).
Spanish homophony can vary depending on the Spanish speaking region; thus, "casa" (as in home) and "caza" (as in hunt) are homophones in America but not in some regions of Spain; or "cayó" (as in to fall) and "calló" (as in to go silent) are homophones in some regions of Argentina.
Paronyms are those words that are very similar to each other in the way they are pronounced or written, but their meaning is different; for example, "especia" (as in spice) and "especie" (as in biological species).
Phonetic similarity is the measure by which two words sound the same. we can measure mathematically the phonetic distance between two words; if they sound the same (homophones), their distance is zero; when they are very similar but not identical (paronyms), their distance is one. The measure can be extended to larger phonetic distances; the further the search goes, the larger the number of words that will be found.


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Connect to non-local IP or domain name
 - I have 2 question
 1-if I want to connect to non-local IP with QTcp Socket,what should I do?
 QHostAddress address ("");
 I use this to connect to the local IP,but what to use if non-local IP?
 If IP is not within my IP range,what should we do?
 for example my IP is
 and the server IP is
 f I have domain name can use this?
 QHostAddress address ("");
 2-If I want to connect to sqlserver that it in non-local,what should I do?
 db = QSqlDatabase::addDatabase("QODBC");
 bool test=db.isValid();//true
 db.setDatabaseName("DRIVER={SQL Server};SERVER=localhost\\SQLSERVER;DATABASE=DB1");
 I use this to connect to a local database, but what should I do if the IP is non-local?
 What if the IP is not within my IP range?
 What should I do?
 What if the database address is a domain name?
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 To connect a server, the firewalls need to allow it.
 So the routers and switches will route your incoming connections to the right pc.
 Even if you are not on same subnet.
 So it will just work if the infrastructure allows it.
 A domain name is merely a human readable version of an ip.
 so makes no difference.
 you always really connect to an IP and a port.
 often the port is determined by the protocol. Like 80 for http etc.
 You will connect to an IP and port and if database server is behind a firewall,
 it must allow that traffic.
 - _USER_ So this code works without modification, If ip remotely allows me to connect?
 I do not need to change the code or make a custom setting on the client device?
 - _USER_
 The network modules works with intra and extra network acess. But the responsable to forward your connection if necessary is the gateway of your network.
 A little resume of how network communication works:
 If the IP A and B are in the same network, A will send directly the packet to B because they are in the same network.
 But if the IP A and B are in different network, A will send the packet to default gateway of network and the gateway will be the responsable to find the next route to send the packet to B and so on until the packet reaches the destination or be discarded.
 But the communation can be refused for n reasons:
 - The gateway don't know how forward the connection (next route)
 - The gateway can refuse connection for a specific ip of network
 - The firewall can deny the connetion, etc.
 So, notice that it is a infraestruture problem and not a software problem.
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 On top of _USER_ good explanation, i can highly recommend to read some
 networking to have an overview of how it works.
 - _USER_ so whats difference between network and websockets module?
 for connect to web server or non-local IP should use witch one?
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 Websockets is a protocol designed for 2 ways interaction with
 web servers.
 Where as the network classes are more generic/broad to talk to any kind of
 IP device.
 To talk to an non local database server, you would still use the SQL classes.
 It really dont matter if local or on global scrope. Still works the same except
 there will be firewall in front if outside.
 Often if you buy the database access as service, its already set up to allow connections.
 If you own server. you need to make it possible.
 - _USER_ So If I want to connect to web server, can I use network module?
 - _USER_
 If you are trying to connect to SqlServer database using tcp ip, you can find an explanation in the ODBC Qt Wiki:
 Open Connection using TCP/IP
 Remember: The firewall of your server needs to allow the connection by port or service or it will deny the connection.
 - Lifetime Qt Champion
 _USER_ Above you wanted to connect to a SQL server, now to a web server. So, what do you really want to do?
 - _USER_ I Had two different question on first,non-local IP can be anything
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 Yes you can use the network module to talk to web server.
 Here is sample that downloads a file
 so rest depends on WHAT you want to do with the web server.
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Java Appletes which run on internet
browsers for Classroom use. Included are "Linear Fitting for Data
Analysis", "Photon Interference Applet", "Oscilloscope Simulator", "Central Force Planetary Motion",
"Energy Level calculations for the Alkali Elements", "Geiger Counter, and "Gamma
Click on interfacing for instructions
on programming PIC chips and reading serial and parallel ports in Linux.
Click on laser gate for a description of our laser gate. You
will also find instructions building the gate, and an image file for running the software to
read the laser gate output. The source codes are also included.
Click on booting for easy directions
for making boot diskette's, CD's, and USB flash drives in DOS and Linux.
Student written Programs which run
on PC-type computers. Both the source and executable codes can be
downloaded and run. Included are Pascal source codes for the
Atwood Machine, "Gaussian Peak Fitting" and other
data analysis programs.
Gamma spectrum data taken with the
physics departments 3 inch NaI detector. Data include calibration sources
and soil samples to be used by students.
Germanium Detector gamma spectrum
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System supervision tasks for practicing psychologists at the initial stage
of professional activity.
Phd, Associate Professor of Department of Psychology, Zaporizhzhia National University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Introduction: Current trends in the development of a specialist in the field of psychology reflect the growing requirements for specialists in psychological care, and accelerated the awareness of the need to be accompanied by appropriate supervision.
Purpose: studying the opportunities and tasks of system supervision for practicing psychologists in the initial stage of professional activity.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The main part of our supervisory practice is an integrative approach implemented in the practice of intersubject interaction between the supervisor and supervisor (individuals, groups, teams, organizations).
Results. In our research, we proceed from the assumption that supervision is a form of professional counseling aimed at improving the quality of communications and cooperation in the professional context, a form of professional support in the field of helping occupations, in business, in psychological and psychotherapeutic practice, etc.
In the European model of supervision, carried out on the basis of the professional standards of the Аssociation of national Organisation for Supervision in Europe (ANSE), in the process of group work supervisor with supervisor (group, organization) creates conditions for:
- Improvement of professional activity, first of all, due to improvement of interpersonal communication and interaction in groups;
- Solving problem, conflict situations depending on the current needs of the organization; Search for the best solution for the organization at the moment;
- Prevention of emotional burnout of employees of the organization;
- Creation of conditions for constructive communication, which involves working out and solving problems of members of the supervisory group, search and awareness of resources;
- Implementation of emotional support, achievement of understanding, allowing the client to realize the possibilities of self-help, creation of conditions for making an informed, well -balanced decision;
- Development of professional and socio-psychological competencies of employees of organizations.
Limitations and strengths of the study: Our model of supervision allows us to "include" the multi-level attention of the supervisor and, if necessary, to switch it to different aspects of his interaction with the supervisor, the content of his problem, the process and context of their interaction, the reflection of the case, which is very relevant at the initial stage of psychological practice.
Practical/Social value: This approach allows to improve the quality of professional activity, above all, by improving interpersonal communication and group interaction;
Originality/Conclusions: We identified opportunities to use supervisory engagement resources to address a variety of professional challenges related to the professional development of a practicing psychologist.
Keywords: supervision, psychosocial support, practicing psychologist, professional experience, helping professions, professional activity.
Howkins P., Shohet R. (2002) Supervision. Individual, group and organizational approaches. Ховкинс П., Шохет Р. Spb (2002) Супервизия. Индивидуальный, групповой и организационный подходы. Спб.: Речь
Wiliyams E. (2001) Уильямс Э. You are a supervisor. Six-focus model, roles and techniques in supervision. M. (2001) Вы – супервизор. Шестифокусная модель, роли и техники в супервизии. М.: Независимая фирма «Класс».
Carey, T. A., Mullan, R. J. (2004) What is Socratic questioning? Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training, Vol 41(3), p. 217-226.


Titles: The Rule of 55
Create a listing title
Since more than 90% of eBay buyers search by title, it is essential that your title contains the same terms (or "keywords") used by searching buyers. eBay allots 55 characters per title. For a $.50 additional charge, you can add a subtitle, thereby doubling the maximum number of characters (from 55 to 110). However, the subtitle won't show up when someone is doing a typical title search. Keep in mind the first four guidelines below for all listings:
Use common terms. eBay's search feature only finds exact matches, not similar search terms. For example, a potential buyer who types in "headphones" will not find an item listed as "earphones" or "headset."
Use existing titles. The best title is often the one that is used on the product packaging or advertising. If you are selling a juicer, for example, use the name of the product as it is listed on Amazon (such as the "Breville JE9000 Juice Fountain Professional Extractor").
Test out keywords. You may find that listing your "clock" as a "vintage mantel clock" distinguishes it from hundreds of other "vintage clocks." eBay has made it easy for buyers and sellers to choose keywords by publishing popular eBay keywords.
Use adjectives carefully. You will have plenty of opportunity to hype your item in the description so avoid using precious title characters for generic terms such as "stupendous," "super," and "incredible."
While the four title guidelines listed above apply to all listings, those below require a judgment call on your part:
Using eBay acronyms. Most eBay experts advise maximizing your 55-character allowance by using familiar acronyms. But use them carefully; not everyone who searches uses acronyms. Serious cinema collectors may search for MPs, but occasional buyers will more likely search for "movie posters."
Repetition in titles. Repeating information is generally considered a no-no because it wastes precious characters, but sometimes can work effectively. For instance you may choose to write out a number and repeat it in numerical form or use an acronym and spell it out. As an example, the title "1960 Ocean's 11 Eleven MP Movie Poster" would be picked up by several different searches.
Misspellings. They can turn off some buyers. However, there are cases where buyers commonly have spelling problems — for example, they search for "Louis Vitton" or "Louis Vuiton" instead of "Louis Vuitton." If you are dealing in commonly misspelled goods, you may want to include a popular misspelling in order to snare more eyeballs. Curious about how many misspellings occur at eBay auctions? Check out Typohound.
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There are two ways of fighting fire on board a ship - by using portable marine fire fighting equipments or by using different types of fixed fire fighting installations. The type of system used for fighting fire depends on the intensity and type of fire. Moreover, not all types of fixed fire installation systems can be used for any type of ship. A specific type of fixed fire fighting installation can be used only for a certain type of ship. In this article we will learn about a ship's fire main or the main fire fighting installation system.
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A ship's main emergency fire system consist of a specific number of fire hydrants located at strategic positions across the ship. A series of dedicated pumps are provided to supply to these fire hydrants. The number and capacity of pumps required for a particular type of ship is decided by an international governing authority.
All these pumps are supplied power from the main power system. Apart from that, an emergency fire pump is also provided, which is located remote from the machinery space. The emergency fire pump has its own independent means of power source, which can be used to take over in case of main power failure.
Moreover, all the hydrant outlets are provided with an isolating valve so as to isolate those valves which are not in use. The fire hydrants are also provided with standard size flanges in order to attach hoses which have nozzles attached to them. All the hoses are provided with snap in connectors for easy and quick engaging and disengaging operation. The nozzles attached to the hoses are generally of two types - jet and spray, depending on the type of discharge required for extinguishing the fire. Both the nozzles can be adjusted according to the type of spray and flow required, which could be played over the fire to cool it without spreading.
The pumps are connected with the main sea water connection, having appropriate head to prevent any type of suction problem. The valves supplying water to these pumps are always kept open to provide a constant supply of sea water to fight fire at any point of time. Though sea water is the best mode of fighting fire, the main emergency fire fighting system can only be used on fires of Type A. However, in case of class B fires, if all modes for extinguishing fire fails, sea water from main emergency system can be used.
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International Shore Coupling
The standard sized flanges provided at every strategically positioned hydrant are known as international shore connection. The international shore connections are always carried on all the ships and has standard dimensions decided by an international governing authority. The flange is also slotted in order to fit any shore side fire main and bring water onto the ship whenever required. The practice of international shore coupling has been followed to prevent difficulties at time of emergency when an external help is providing relief work.
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, like gyros and souvlaki, on several northeastern diners' menus, testifies to this cultural link.[8][9]
Diners frequently stay open 24 hours a day, especially in cities, and were once the most widespread 24-hour public establishments in the U.S., making them an essential part of urban culture, alongside bars and nightclubs; these two segments of nighttime urban culture often find themselves intertwined, as many diners get a good deal of late-night business from persons departing drinking establishments. Many diners were also historically placed near factories which operated 24 hours a day, with night shift workers providing a key part of the customer base. For this reason, diners sometimes served as symbols of loneliness and isolation. Edward Hopper's iconic 1942 painting Nighthawks depicts a diner and its occupants, late at night. The diner in the painting is based on a real location in Greenwich Village, but was chosen in part because diners were anonymous slices of Americana, meaning that the scene could have been taken from any city in the country-and also because a diner was a place to which isolated individuals, awake long after bedtime, would naturally be drawn. The spread of the diner meant that by 1942 it was possible for Hopper to cast this institution in a role for which, fifteen years earlier, he had used an Automat all-night restaurant.
But as a rule, diners were always symbols of American optimism. Norman Rockwell made his 1958 painting, The Runaway, generically American by placing his subjects, a young boy and a protective highway patrolman, at the counter of an anonymous diner.[10] In television and cinema (e.g. The Blob, Happy Days, Grease and Diner), diners and soda fountains have come to symbolize the period of prosperity and optimism in America in the 1950s. They are shown as the place where teenagers meet after school and as an essential part of a date. The television show Alice used a diner as the setting for the program, and one is often a regular feature in sitcoms such as Seinfeld. The diner's cultural influence continues today. Many non-prefab restaurants (including franchises like Denny's) have copied the look of 1950s diners for nostalgic appeal, while Waffle House uses an interior layout derived from the diner.
Manhattan was once known for its diners. The Moondance Diner was shipped to Wyoming to make room for development.[11] Diners provide a nationwide, recognizable, fairly uniform place to eat and assemble, desirable traits mirrored by fast food chains. The types of food served are likely to be consistent, especially within a region (exceptions being districts with large immigrant populations, in which diners and coffee shops will often cater their menus to those local cuisines), as are the prices charged. At the same time, diners have much more individuality than fast food chains; the structures, menus, and even owners and staff, while having a certain degree of similarity to each other, vary much more widely than the more rigidly standardized chain and franchise restaurants. The Poirier's Diner and Munson Diner, both manufactured by the Kullman Dining Car Company of Lebanon, New Jersey, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[12]
Immigrant influences
Several international ethnic influences have been introduced into the diner industry in the U.S., because of generations of immigration.[13] Many diners in the United States—especially in the Northeast—are owned or operated by first and second generation Americans.[14] Greek-Americans, Eastern European Americans, as well as Polish, Ukrainian, Eastern European Jews, Italian-Americans, Mexicans and Cubans may have notable presences. These influences can be seen in certain frequent additions to diner menus, such as Greek moussaka, Slavic blintzes, and Jewish matzah ball soup, deli-style sandwiches (e.g., corned beef, pastrami, Reubens), and bagels and lox.[15]
A bacon cheeseburger from a New York City diner in a to-go container, with a pickle slice, onion rings, coleslaw and french fries
Many diners serve a metal cup alongside a milkshake, containing what cannot fit in the glass.
Many diners serve casual food, such as hamburgers, french fries, club sandwiches, and other simple fare. Much of the food is grilled, as early diners were based around a grill. There is often an emphasis on breakfast foods such as eggs (including omelettes), waffles, pancakes, and French toast. Menus may somewhat resemble those from greasy spoon-style restaurants. Some diners serve these "breakfast foods" throughout the business day and others that focus on breakfast may close in the early afternoon. These are most commonly known as pancake houses. Coffee is ubiquitous at diners. Many diners do not serve alcoholic drinks, although some may serve beer and inexpensive wine, while others—particularly in New Jersey and on Long Island[citation needed]—carry a full drink menu, including mixed drinks. Many diners serve hand-blended milkshakes. The food is usually quite inexpensive.
There is regional variation among diners with traditional food. In the U.S., Michigan and the Ohio Valley at "Coney Island–style" restaurants, coney dogs are served, as are certain types of Greek cuisine like gyros influenced by Greek diner owners. In Indiana and Illinois, fried pork tenderloin sandwiches are often on the menu. The Northeast has more of a focus on seafood[citation needed], with fried clams and fried shrimp commonly found in Maine and cheesesteak sandwiches and scrapple in Pennsylvania. Diners in the Southwest U.S. may serve tamales. In the southern U.S., typical breakfast dishes include grits, biscuits and gravy, and soul food such as fried chicken and collard greens. In New Jersey, the "Pork roll, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich" is a feature of many diners. Many diners have transparent display cases in or behind the counter for the desserts. It is common with new diners to have the desserts displayed in rotating pie cases. Typical desserts include a variety of pies and cheesecake.
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The diner Jax At The Tracks in Truckee, California, was featured in the food reality television series Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in June 2010
John Baeder, 2007, John's Diner with John's Chevelle
John Baeder, 2007, John's Diner with John's Chevelle
Diners have figured significantly in American films and television since the form developed. In I Love Lucy, the episode titled 'The Diner' shows the perils, pitfalls, and difficulty in operating a diner, to much comedic effect. Archetypal appearances include significant scenes in classic films such as Sullivan's Travels and The Killers. The 1982 "rites of passage" film Diner was centered on an eatery shared by the protagonists. Waitress in 2007 was about a waitress in a diner.[16] Television series include the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants, is a 1993 documentary.
The diner as an institution was iconically captured by painter Edward Hopper in his 1942 Nighthawks, a vignette mimicked by a movie lead-in aired nightly on the Turner Classic Movie Channel. Diners are the focus of photorealist painter John Baeder who spent about 40 years painting diners across the US.
Pinball machine
In 1990, WMS Industries (then known as Williams) introduced a pinball machine entitled Diner. The object of the game is to serve all customers to light-up Dine Time (the jackpot).
See also
 1. ^ Restaurants – American Diner (in Finnish)
 2. ^ Gabriele, Michael C. (May 2018). "Jersey Gems". New Jersey Monthly. p. 43.
 3. ^ p.16 Westergaard, Barbara A Guide to New Jersey Rutgers University Press
 4. ^ "Loading..." Retrieved October 21, 2017.
 5. ^ "Diners, the original prefab success story".
 6. ^ Witzel, Michael Karl (2006). The American Diner. MBI Publishing. pp. 76–78. ISBN 978-0-7603-0110-4.
 7. ^ "1939 Sterling Diner". Antique Car Investments. Retrieved 2010-08-07.
 8. ^ Berger, Joseph (March 16, 2008). "Diners in Changing Hands; Greek Ownership on the Wane". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
 9. ^ Kleiman, Dena (February 27, 1991). "Greek Diners, Where Anything Is Possible". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-05-27.... Greeks became a visible presence in the diner and coffee


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Do Energy Drinks Really Work?
It's a question as old as time itself, or, like, at least as old as the invention of energy drinks (1962 – don't worry, we Googled it for you). The question is pretty simple: 'do energy drinks work'? Now, you may have guessed our stance on this. But we appreciate that 'HELL YES' is more of a statement than a convincing argument. So, allow us to elaborate…
How do energy drinks give you energy?
Energy drinks are designed to give you a boost of energy. Fact. And the way this usually works is pretty simple as it typically only relies on two main ingredients: sugar and caffeine.
That said, our functional Grenade Energy drinks are completely sugar-free, as well as totally free from artificial colours and preservatives. Yep, you heard us right. Now, we can envision your brains ticking away as to how that works – 'how do they give you that boost we've just been talking about without sugar'. Well, we can guarantee you they pack the same punch (if not packing even more power!) as a typical energy drink, that's for sure. It just happens to be a whole lot healthier!
The functional benefits of key Vitamins, Taurine, Electrolytes and BCAAs, combined with the natural caffeine (two espressos per can to be exact), is precisely what gives you the energy kick from our cans. Caffeine works without sugar to give you that much-needed boost. And, better yet, our caffeine is naturally derived from coffee – none of that synthetic stuff! Who said energy drinks had to bad for you, ey!
Another thing to note. Some people assume that sports drinks work in the same way, giving athletes an extra boost. But this isn't the case at all. Sports drinks do contain sugar in some instances; however, their main purpose is to replace fluid after exercise. That's why you'll find gym-goers and athletes munching protein bars, bananas or any kind of energy-boosting snack alongside their sports drink.
How does caffeine work?
Do you ever wake up in the morning in a sluggish haze? Don't worry, we all do it and more often than not, we turn to that one elixir to help revive us: coffee.
And what is in coffee that makes it so reviving? That's right, caffeine. Caffeine promotes alertness and works that 'awake' feeling into our system by blocking a substance in your system called adenosine that, basically, makes you sleepy. That's it! Caffeine just turns off the sleepy receptors in your brain!
We've broken it down into a super scientific equation for you: More Energy + No Sleepiness = FULL TANK… LET'S GO!
Fun fact: the average coffee has about the same amount of caffeine (40mg/100ml) as most energy drinks! So, when it comes to a flat white vs. a cold can of Grenade Energy® Berried Alive, it's not a battle of the caffeine. The reality is 150mg of caffeine in coffee vs. 155mg in one of our 330ml energy drink cans. Only 5mg in it! Either way, you're adding more fuel to the tank on a manic Monday morning or before your next workout sesh. Might as well enjoy doing it with an ice-cold berry boosting delight rather than burnt bean juice!
How many energy drinks per day?
Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: 'how many energy drinks can you drink per day'?
People ask this a lot. It's one of those questions that arise because pre-internet urban myths were a wild commodity, especially when it came to energy drinks. Typically, really bad things happened in all of them without much context as to why. Let's face it, even the internet can be more sensational than is perhaps warranted around the subject.
Let's settle this and say a simple one or two cans of Grenade Energy® per day is a healthier choice. Moderation and a little bit of common sense are all you need to navigate this question.
So, whether you're in need of a mid-meeting pick-me-up, an edge over your opponents during an intense gaming session, or a lift to see you through that late-afternoon workout, you can be reassured that Grenade Energy arms you with the good stuff and helps you "Get Shit Done"! Let's not forget either, the functional ingredients help aid recovery following a tough training session or action-packed day. If we could crack open a Cherry Bomb and powerwalk out of this lockdown we would.
For now, we'll have to settle with a Sun of a Beach to give us that summer vibe. Until then, we'll catch you on our blog where you can check out home workouts vs. the gym. And hey, if you're still in that whole 'bake a banana bread' phase, then give our cookies & cream protein doughnuts a go! Infinitely better than banana bread, just saying.


See What Happens If You Put A Garlic In Your Mouth For 30 Minutes. The results are Amazing!
See beneficial effects put garlic in your mouth and get amazing result for your healthy.
All of us know almost every beneficial effect of garlic. But most of the remedies involve eating a raw garlic which most of us may not really like to do. Also, the garlic that enters the food pipe and the stomach may create burning sensation in some.
Garlic contains a powerful medicinal ingredient known as allicin. Is there any other way to derive all those benefits without actually eating the garlic clove?
Yes, here is one method that is totally different from all other garlic remedies. Try this for 10-15 days and you may start experiencing the beneficial effects of garlic.
How To Try This Remedy?
Place a garlic clove in your mouth. Let it secrete saliva. Keep moving the garlic clove in your mouth to secrete more saliva.
When To Try It?
Do it first thing in the morning for 30 minutes. Let the garlic stay in your mouth for about 30 minutes.
What Happens If You Do So?
The beneficial properties of garlic get mixed with your saliva and they go inside your body. When the healing effects of garlic reach your blood stream, your lymphatic system and capillaries get cleansed. Also, garlic is good for your oral hygiene though it smells bad!
What To Do After 30 Minutes?
Spit the remaining saliva present in your mouth. Brush your teeth and chew a few mint leaves to get rid of the garlic odour in your mouth.
Is This Practice Beneficial?
Yes, it boosts your immunity, boosts your appetite, prevents flu, anemia, respiratory issues, works well for bronchitis and also is beneficial for your bladder and kidneys.
What Else Does It Do?
It can also work in reducing chronic cough and may also help in preventing formation of kidney stones.
If you are allergic to garlic, never try this remedy. Also, if you are already suffering from mouth odour, garlic can make things worse. So, consult your doctor before trying this remedy.
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NFL Donation Emphasizes Focus on Brain Injuries
The National Football League announced last week that they will donate $30 million to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to focus on advancing science and research to provide understandings for brain injuries and other medical issues. The NIH is one of the world's leading medical research centers, and the donation will help the NIH specifically focus on mild traumatic brain injuries. Officials also suggest that the research could address other medical issues such as joint disease, heat and hydration-related illnesses, and sudden cardiac death in youth athletes.
According to the NIH, 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year, while about 50,000 people die annually from head injury. Because of the complications that may not be readily apparent, including changes in thoughts, sensation, speech, or emotions, traumatic brain injury is often known as the "silent epidemic." The Center for Disease Control and Prevention notes that traumatic brain injury contributes to about 30% of all injury-related deaths in the United States.
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By installing on-site solar and wind power systems and purchasing renewable energy certificates, the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has gone beyond being "green powered." The Laboratory is employing renewable energy to offset not only the total energy use of its buildings, but the energy used by NREL vehicles, employee commutes, air travel and other "life cycle" energy consumption as well.
The laboratory exceeded its five-year goal as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Leaders Partnership, having cut overall greenhouse gas emissions more than 10% since 2000.
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Cooking foods to minimum safe endpoint cooking temperatures destroys all foodborne parasites. Freezing will also kill some parasites in food.
For example, to destroy parasites in fish that is to be served raw, the fish can be frozen and stored at a temperature of –4 degrees F (-20 degrees C) or colder for 168 (7 days) or frozen at –31 degrees F (-35 degrees C) or colder until solid and stored at –31 degrees F (-35 degrees C) for 15 hours. If the fish are tuna of the species Thunnus alalunga, Thunnus albacares (Yellowfin tuna), Thunnus atlanticus, Thunnus maccoyii (Bluefin tuna, Southern), Thunnus obesus (Bigeye tuna), or Thunnus thynnus (Bluefin tuna, Northern), the fish may be served in a raw, raw-marinated, or partially cooked form without being frozen first.


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A teenager who died c. 1550 BCE and was buried near Stonehenge with an amber necklace was not raised in Britain but further south, near the Mediterranean, reports BBC.
The burial was discovered in 2005 5 km south of Stonehenge, in a mound at Boscombe Down, while doing roadworks for military housing. His age at death is estimated to have been 14-15 years old.
The burial shows the characteristic fetal position of Bell Beaker but not the usual grave goods of this subculture
The oxygen isotopes found in his enamel evidence that he grew in a warmer climate than Britain, near the Mediterranean. Date and context suggest to me Portugal, where an important Megalithic civilization was still active at that time. However other places of Megalithic culture in Iberia, Southern France or even North Africa or Italy cannot be discarded with the available information.
Other people buried near Stonehenge known to have arrived from afar are the Amesbury Archer, a member of the Bell Beaker subculture, known to have grown at the Northern Alps, and the Boscombe Bowmen, also with a Bell Beaker style burial, known to be from Wales or Brittany or maybe even farther away. However all these belong to a much earlier period, 750 years earlier than the boy of the amber necklace. This strongly suggests that Stonehenge and the religious/cultural (and maybe political) complex around it kept attracting people from the wider Megalithic and Bell Beaker area for almost a whole millennium, possibly more.
Stonehenge, no doubt, was a Mecca of its time. Pity that we know so little about the beliefs and society that motivated such pilgrimages.


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OBJECTIVE: CD4 and CD8 T-cell subsets accumulate in distinct microdomains within the inflamed rheumatoid synovium. The molecular basis for their differential distribution remains unclear. Since chemokines and adhesion molecules play an important role in the positioning of leucocytes at sites of inflammation, we tested the hypothesis that the differential expression and function of chemokine and/or adhesion molecules explains why CD4(+) T cells accumulate within perivascular cuffs, whereas CD8(+) T cells distribute diffusely within the tissue. METHODS: Expression of an extensive panel of chemokine receptors and adhesion molecules on matched CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells from peripheral blood (PB) and synovial fluid (SF) was analysed by multicolour flow cytometry. Migration assays and flow-based adhesion assays were used to assess the functional consequences of any differences in the expression of chemokine and adhesion receptors. RESULTS: CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells from PB and SF expressed unique yet consistent patterns of chemokine and adhesion receptors. SF CD8(+) T cells were much less promiscuous in their expression of chemokine receptors than SF CD4(+) T cells. The alpha(6)beta(1) integrin was highly expressed on PB CD4(+) T cells, but not on PB CD8(+) T cells. Laminin, the ligand for alpha(6)beta(1), retained CD4(+) T cells, but less so CD8(+) T cells, within inflamed synovial tissue. CONCLUSION: Infiltrating PB CD4(+) T cells, but not CD8(+) T cells, express functional levels of the alpha(6)beta(1) integrin. We propose that this leads to their retention within the rheumatoid synovium in perivascular cuffs, which are defined and delineated by the expression of laminin.
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An all-electric BMW 18-wheeler truck is on the road in Germany
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Some new trucks will be sporting these.
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The electric vehicle revolution came to the streets of Munich, Germany this week in the form of a 40-ton, all-electric, 18-wheeler truck.
The latest in BMW's line of electric vehicles, the vehicle can travel 62 miles (100 kilometers) with a full battery, requires 3 to 4 hours to fully charge, and will exclusively be powered "with electricity from renewable sources," the German auto giant says.
The truck will be used by the car company to transport vehicle components two miles across Munich seven times a day. BMW has test-driven the truck and says it is optimistic that it will be able to go a full working day on a single charge.
As countries reduce emissions with alternative energy sources, the European Commission has found that transportation is the only large sector in the EU in which greenhouse gases continue to rise. Though emissions fell by 3.3% in 2012, they are still 20.5% higher than they were in 1990. About a fifth of the EU's CO2 emissions come from road transportation, and while most of that comes from "light-duty" vehicles, cars, and vans, 6% of all CO2 emissions in Europe can be traced back to "heavy-duty" vehicles, trucks and buses.
Compared with a regular diesel-fueled truck, the all-electric truck will save an estimated 11.8 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere annually, BMW says.
Still, the limited range of the electric truck means that it won't be practical for the longer hauls that are characteristic of American truck driving.