Product News: Innovative Surface Leading to Considerably Higher Cell Yields
06 Feb 2009
For the first time at Biotechnica 2008, Greiner Bio-One presented Advanced TC™ cell culture products with an innovative polymer modification.
The special surface of the new product range optimises cultivation of fastidious cells and facilitates complex experimental approaches.
To successfully cultivate primary cells or particularly sensitive immortalised cell lines in vitro, it is necessary to mimic the specific in vivo conditions of these cells as accurate as possible. The new Advanced TC™ surface has been designed in such a way to positively influence cellular function and properties.
This enables researchers to cultivate a wide range of sensitive cells as well as cells under restrictive growth conditions using serum-reduced or serum-free media, for example. Distinct primary adherence is achieved after just four hours.
Cell cultures on the Advanced TC™ surface exhibit higher proliferation rates than on other commonly used cell culture products. In addition, less cell material is lost as a result of the improved adherence on the surface during automated washing and pipetting steps. The cell yield is significantly increased compared to conventional cell culture products and test results are more consistent.
The cell-typical morphology is retained even if the cells are subject to transfection or transduction processes. It has even been possible to observe increased transgene activity in transfected cells. Due to their special properties, Advanced TC™ cell culture vessels are comparable in a variety of applications with the effectiveness of a biological surface.


What is Moling?
Moling is a trenchless method of laying pipes or cables underground, where a pneumatically driven machine known as an Impact Mole forces a path through the ground, displacing soil rather than removing it.
Impact Moles come in all sizes, from 25mm diameters up to around 63mm in diameter. We will pick the appropriate size Mole for your project, and it tends to be a quick and simple way to install smaller pipes underground.
Impact Moling Specialists
If you have a job that you think might require impact moling, call or email us and we'll be able to discuss whether moling or directional drilling might be able to save you money, time and hassle.
Drilling/Moling vs. Trenching
Even when there are no obstacles in the path where you want to lay pipe, and the condition of the ground doesn't matter too much (e.g. a field), it can still often be quicker and cheaper to use an impact mole rather than an open trench.
We can install anything up to 100 meters in a day, and have achieved up to 20 meters in a single 'shot' (in perfect conditions), but more usually we work to a distance of 10 meters to keep deviation to a minimum.
Advantages of Precision Drilling
 - Minimum disruption (to road, rail or pedestrian traffic)
 - Usually cheaper
 - Usually quicker
 - Relatively environmentally friendly (e.g. reduced CO2 emissions)
 - Small footprint for work (only entry and exit points)
 - Looks extremely professional
 - No scarring


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Client: Department of Premier & Cabinet Victoria
– Multicultural Affairs and Social Cohesion Division
Context: Victoria is growing and becoming more diverse. Jobseekers from a range of backgrounds face barriers in finding work. Global research tells us that diversity is good for the workforce, the economy, and the community. Culturally diverse teams are more creative and solve complex tasks more efficiently than culturally homogenous teams. So why is there still resistance?
Recruit Smarter was created to address this issue. It is a multi-sector strategic initiative of the Victorian Government in conjunction with Universtiy of Melbourne, the Centre for Ethical Leadership and VicHealth. Its aim was to develop inclusive recruitment practices and address unconscious bias in recruitment.
It was run over two years around three priorities: trialling new approaches, designing best practice and sharing knowledge.
Crealo produced a series of small, simple infographics used in a 2017 social media campaign. 2018 saw the culmination of the research, and we were engaged again to produce a range of visual materials aimed at audiences from the general public to employers, as well as government officials.
We created three main pieces of collateral:
- A four page summary infographic, painting the context of the initiative and the findings from the two years of research. Findings centred around the trial of new approaches like CV de-identification, unconscious bias training, collaboratively developed best practice guidelines and knowledge sharing.
- Design of the Key Findings document, using a mix of graphics and photography to present the ideas and statistics in interesting ways
- The complete 70 page research report.
Various isolated infographic illustrations about Victoria's population:

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The intelligent bed, that automatically turns patients over to keep them from developing bedsores (Photo: Empa)
Decubitus ulcers, more commonly known as bedsores, are a common and potentially serious problem for bedridden hospital patients. Staff are often required to regularly turn patients over in their beds, as the sores are the result of too much prolonged pressure to the skin, caused by lying on one spot for too long. Turning those patients over (especially the larger ones) can be physically difficult work, however, plus some facilities won't always have enough staff on hand to do the turning as often as needed. Swiss entrepreneur Michael Sauter thought the situation needed addressing, so he invented a bed that turns the patients over itself.

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About the Network
The University Network for Collaborative Governance (UNCG) is made up of college and university centers, institutes and programs that engage in service, scholarship and teaching to build the capacity for collaborative governance.
The University Network for Collaborative Governance (UNCG) envisions a future where collaboration fosters our collective ability to understand and address the challenges of our times, and in the process, to reimagine and sustain our democracy. In that envisioned future, collaborative governance -- informed by practice, scholarship, and teaching, -- fosters a vibrant, equitable and resilient society and advances the common good in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, territories of the US, and other countries.
The University Network for Collaborative Governance champions collaborative governance by supporting and strengthening a network of faculty members and professionals from college and university centers, institutes, and programs that engage in collaborative governance practice, scholarship, and teaching.
In March 2008, the inaugural meeting of the Network was held in Atlanta, Georgia. Members of the Network adopted the Charter and identified objectives. In 2018, at its annual meeting in Portland, the Network unanimously adopted its Strategic Directions for the next ten years.
Network members have adoped a common set of principles that its members agree to adhere to in their organizational operations, functions, and practices. The principles reflect a commitment to maintaining the integrity and excellence of the programs and practices of these centers.
Each center has or will have an organizational charter or set of policies that articulates the principles as well as appropriate policies and standards to guide their practices.
About Collaborative Governance
Collaborative governance refers to community and public policy decision making processes and structures that enable participants to work together to enhance their communities and shape sustainable public policy decisions. Collaborative governance does this by engaging participants collectively and constructively across the boundaries of the public, private, and civic sectors to leverage the unique attributes and resources of each for the greatest impact. The collaborative approach to governance can encompasses any method, model, or process that is deliberative and consensual including civic engagement and service, public engagement, collaborative network management, public consultation, multi-stakeholder collaboration, collaborative public management, dispute resolution, and negotiation.
We have collected the most widely used definitions that encapsulates collaborative governance.
- Advance teaching, research and outreach in public deliberation, collaborative problem solving and multi-party conflict resolution;
- Share knowledge, information and best practices among members;
- Assist universities in shaping and adapting their research, teaching, and community engagement to enhance their effectiveness;
- Acquaint university leaders, policymakers, and the public with the role universities can play in carrying out collaborative governance practices;
- Provide linkages between university centers and leaders interested in using collaborative governance practices;
- Promote policies that support the use of best practices and systems for collaborative governance.
UNCG STATEMENT: Addressing the increase of violence in public spaces in the U.S.
The work of the Association for Conflict Resolution's Environment and Public Policy Section and the University Network for Collaborative Governance fosters opportunities for diverse voices to be heard, and for all to participate in shaping the decisions that affect our lives. We are sobered and saddened by the fact that violence, hate crimes, and intolerance have reached crisis levels in the United States. In opposition to intolerance and indifference to those harmed by this crisis, we consider robust, honest dialogue to be essential to our democracy. By robust and honest dialogue, we mean sharing our own insights and listening to those of others with respect, compassion and recognition for one another's humanity. Rather than avoiding conflict or ignoring injustice, robust dialogue promotes constructive confrontation, allowing us to surface and address these issues directly to produce healthy, sustainable, and just outcomes.
As conflict resolution practitioners, we are on the front lines of strong emotions and impulsive actions in a polarized environment. We reject physical and structural violence as a means to express hate, disagreement and dissent, or as a strategy for achieving outcomes. Instead, we commit ourselves, as organizations and individuals, to encouraging respectful discussion, facilitating the inclusion of diverse perspectives in public dialogue, and striving to create an environment conducive to constructive and brave discourse. To that end, we hope that the following tools and resources at this link are helpful in making this happen.


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Bumblebees outwit robotic spiders
By Elizabeth Mitchell
Science reporter, BBC News
Bumblebee and robotic crab spider
Bumblebee vs Robotic Crab Spider
Scientists have found that bumblebees learn from their "near-death" encounters with crab spiders and adapt their future foraging strategies.
They watched real bees in an artificial meadow - containing yellow "flowers" and robotic crab spiders.
Bees that had been "captured" spent longer inspecting flowers during subsequent foraging trips.
They may outwit the spiders - but at the expense of valuable foraging time, Current Biology reports.
Crab spiders lie in wait on flowers, ready to ambush their "most prized prey" - the bumblebee.
This cryptic predator has an amazing ability to change its colour to closely match the flower it is lurking on.
Scientists wanted to know if bumblebees adapt their foraging behaviour after encountering a crab spider.
Artificial meadow
This looped video shows how the robotic spiders capture the bees
Dr Thomas Ings and Professor Lars Chittka from the Queen Mary University in London created a "meadow" with artificial yellow flowers.
"The bees behave very much as they do in nature: they go from one flower to the other as they empty it of food," Dr Ings told BBC News.
"Dangerous" flowers harboured life-sized, robotic crab spiders with two remote-controlled, foam pincers.
"We thought it would be more difficult for the bees to learn to avoid camouflaged spiders," explained Dr Ings.
"However, the bees learned to avoid both types of spider equally well - and very quickly," he said.
A 3D video tracking system revealed that although the bees became very accurate at detecting the camouflaged spiders - they also became increasingly wary.
"When they come in to inspect flowers, they spend a little bit longer hovering in front of them when they know a camouflaged spider is present," said Dr Ings.
Bumblebe and crab spider
"Cautious" bumblebees spend longer inspecting flowers
With this "trade-off", the bees may lose valuable foraging time - but they reduce the risk of becoming the crab spider's next meal.
Their memory does not fade: the next day the bees rejected all yellow flowers - even those without spiders.
These "false alarms" may have a knock-on effect on pollination - bees may ignore a whole patch of flowers if they know it contains a high number of camouflaged spiders.
The bees that detected the highly visible (white) spiders did not change their flight behaviour.
It is unclear why the crab spider uses so much energy to change colour - especially when this strategy seems to make their prey more cautious.
"It might be that camouflage reduces the chances of the crab spiders being eaten by their own predators," suggested Dr Ings.
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Google Pixel And Pixel XL WiFi Connection Problem
If own the new Google Pixel or the Pixel XL, you may have experienced some of the internet connection issues that a number of users have been reporting. One of the leading reason for this connection issue seem to be the Pixels problem with dropping wifi locations from its memory.
Here we present some quick ideas that you can try if you experience similar connection issues on your Pixel or Pixel XL.
How to Fix Slow WiFi Signals on Your Pixel and Pixel XL
Slow wifi can be a major problem when using social networking apps like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Whatsapp or Twitter. When connectivity is an issue, the Pixel and Pixel XL can tend to produce images that look distorted or greyish in color, as well as take long periods of time to load them.
At times it can also be possible for your wifi to be showing a great signal, yet you still suffer from lagging and other disturbances. Here are some simple techniques you can try to amend the problem.
Forget a Saved Wi-Fi network
This can help you reboot your internet connection. Follow these steps to delete a saved Wifi network.
 1. Select the setting menu
 2. Find and select Wifi
 3. Find the network that you want to delete
 4. Select the network with a hold press and then select forget. Another option shows that says modify. Uses this option to change the password needed to access your saved wifi networks.
Stop Your Pixel or Pixel XL changing from WiFi to Your Data without Permission
This feature happens because your WLAN to mobile data connection option is on, it can be turned off if you find it in the phone's main settings. This setting is named the "smart network switch" and was implemented to improve the user's constant connectivity to the internet. It can be disruptive if you don't want your Pixel or Pixel XL to use your data automatically as you move from location to location.
How to Disable Smart Network Switch
 1. Turn on the device.
 2. Allow mobile data to connect.
 3. When connected to mobile data go to the main menu.
 4. Go to settings, then go to wireless.
 5. You should see the option for "Smart network switch" near the top of the page.
 6. Select this option to turn it off.
 7. Your Google Pixel or Pixel XL will now refrain from switching to mobile internet on its own.
Turn off WiFi on your Pixel or Pixel XL
It can be common for your Pixel to latch onto a weak wifi and not disconnect without you prompting it to.
The following steps will allow you to turn off wifi at times that you don't need it on or want to try to connect to a stronger network.
 1. Make sure your Pixel or Pixel XL is on.
 2. Go to menu
 3. Go to settings
 4. Go to connections
 5. Go to wifi
 6. there is a slider next to wifi, tap it to switch the slider On or Off.
Wipe Cache Partition To Increase Wifi Speed
Follow these steps to clear your Cache. In most cases this will help boost the internet performance on your Pixel or Pixel XL.
 1. Turn off your Google Pixel XL.
 2. Hold the power button off, increase volume button and home button all together at the same time.
 3. This will engage recovery mode.
 4. A menu will appear. Here you should search for the option to "wipe cache partition". Select it to start.
 5. The process may take several minutes. When it is done, you can start the phone again using the reboot system option.
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If your Pixel or Pixel XL is still having weak internet issue after trying the above ideas, you should consider taking it back your contract provider. If it is found to have physical defections, they may offer you a replacement device or to have the phone repaired.
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Cebu City told: Get ready for bus transit project-A A +A
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
CEBU CITY – Vehicular traffic will be disturbed. There may be pollution, loss of vegetation and trees. Power, water, telecommunications and other utilities may be disrupted.
These are among the environmental impacts of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Cebu City once its implementation and construction will start.
But project proponents assured these environmental impacts will be temporary and will last only during the construction period.
Representatives from the World Bank, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), and Woodfields Consultancy Inc. presented on Monday to the different stakeholders the potential environmental impacts of the project. Woodfields is the consultancy firm that conducted the environmental impact assessment.
Dr. David Green, the environmental specialist from Woodfields, listed on Monday in his presentation 14 environmental impacts in the construction phase of the BRT and six others during the project's operation phase.
To address all these concerns, Green said there is a need to establish an environmental management plan (EMP), which will outline specific strategies to offset any harm done on the environment.
During the construction, among the environmental impacts are the disturbance of pedestrians and the flow of traffic in the city. Construction materials will have to be stockpiled inside and around the project site.
The supply of power, water, telecommunications and other utility systems and services may also be interrupted, particularly along the BRT corridor.
The BRT route in the city will be from Bulacao, passing through N. Bacalso Ave., then to Osmeña Blvd., Escario St. and straight to Barangay Talamban.
Green added that the BRT will cause pollution due to solid and liquid wastes, hazardous wastes, and excavation spoils. There will also be noise pollution, which could be an issue for schools and hospitals.
Aside from these, Green said there will be "localized" ponding and flooding within the project site, construction camps and other areas adjacent to the project. The project may also cause siltation of nearby drainage channels and waterways.
There will be loss of vegetation and trees along the BRT corridor once the project will be implemented. Roadways in the city will have to be widened to give way to the buses that will be used for the mass transport system.
For the operation phase, Green said the environmental impacts of the BRT project will include noise pollution, air pollution, pollution due to solid and wastewater generation, conflict on power and energy sources, and traffic congestion and vehicular mobility.
Green said there is a need to make sure that the BRT project will comply with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) noise standards and vehicle emission standards, among others.
There is also a need to formulate a solid waste management plan that will be in line with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.
Green also sees the need to use solar panels to minimize reliance on the city's local power provider.
As to the disturbance to pedestrian and vehicular traffic, Green said a holistic traffic management plan is recommended.
There is a need for a utility re-provisioning plan, to deal with interruptions in power, water, telecommunications and other utilities.
Other recommendations include the provision of a construction material management plan, drainage management plan, excavation protection and runoff control plan, and provision of vegetation and tree replacement and landscaping plan, among others.
Green said all these plans, which will be contained in the EMP, will be formulated by them with the help of the agencies and the City Government.
"The EMP is a working document. If there are unexpected impacts that will arise during the construction period of the project, then we have to include them in it," he said.
Delfin San Pedro, environmental impact team leader, assured that the environmental impacts of the BRT project will only be temporary.
"Majority of these will only be experienced during the construction period of the project," he said. San Pedro said the construction of the BRT system in the city will take one to two years.
Proponents of the BRT had said they are aiming for an October 2013 start and for the system to be operational by 2015.
San Pedro said they are already working with the EMP and its final draft will be submitted to the World Bank and DOTC by August for feedback. (Sun.Star Cebu)
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on July 17, 2012.


Italianate Style
historic view of Fort Mason commanding officer's residence
Fort Mason's commanding officer's residence, constructed in 1877 in the Italianate style.
History of the Style
The Italianate style, most prevalent in America between the 1850s and the 1880s, was inspired by rambling, informal Italian farmhouses and Italian-style villa architecture. The Italianate style placed an emphasis on the vertical orientation of the building, as if someone was pulling the top of the building up, and as if the building was made of putty, as it stretched upwards, the windows and door frames became narrower and attenuated. The dominant characteristic of the Italianate style was the low, overhanging roof with decorative eave brackets; there was often much decorative detail applied to the building just at the roof line. The windows were accentuated with thick, decorative hoods and the front entrances were often highlighted with a tower, a cupola or a projecting porch.
Italianate buildings were more playful and decorative than the earlier Greek Revival buildings and their floor plans designs were often asymmetrical. This style's popularity spread quickly across the country, partially as a result of newly-available building pattern books. These books, once considered too costly to reproduce, were now less expensive so families and builders alike could use them as reference manuals in designing their own buildings.
Italianate buildings at Golden Gate
While the civilian Italianate buildings in San Francisco were often wildly colorful and ornately decorated, the army's version of Italianate represented a more restrained and paired-down style. In both cases at the park - the Fort Mason Officers' Club and the Presidio Sutler's Buildingthe buildings were unique and not constructed from the standard army quartermaster plans. These two buildings were also originally constructed as residences and were both located in a highly visible part of their post.
The Fort Mason Officers' Club (Building 1), located on Franklin Street at Fort Mason, was originally built as the post's commanding officers' residence in 1877. This Italianate building has a hipped roof that extends past the buildings sides, with wooden decorated brackets. The windows are long and narrow and are outlined on all sides with thick moldings.
The Presidio Sutler's Building (Building 116) was built in 1885 as both a store and residence for the post's sutler, the man who sold goods and supplies to the soldiers. This building, located on Sheridan Road, has a hipped roof with a central, pedimented (triangular) element, decorative frieze under the roof line and a series of double pairs of multi-paned windows with decorative moldings. The building's design emphasizes its verticality.
(Return to the Guide of Architectural Styles at Golden Gate).
Fort Mason Officers' Quarters
The Italianate elements of the Fort Mason Officers' Club:
1. Overhanging roof with decorative eave brackets
2. Thick, decorative window moldings
3. Decorative frieze band at 2nd floor level
4. Projecting wood-frame "porte cochere" (car port)
historic photo of the Presidio sutlers building
This circa 1938 photo of the Presidio Sutler's Building shows the building's original Italianate features and the style's emphasis on verticality.
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Solving Connection timed out Error The Isle Evrima Dedicated Server
This post is going to be in a collection of posts dedicated in resolving common issues with setting up a dedicated server for the Isle Evrima. This one is the most common I see, so lets talk about what it is, and why it's showing up. IF you are unable to connect, but others are see "Your router doesn't have Hairpinning enabled." Below. This is the most common issue.
The biggest reason for this error comes from users attempting to connect to a server running on the same computer or the same local network. Lets explain why. If you are running your own server, you need to know the details of what is happening in your own network.
The client server architecture
For a server/client connection to work(the client being the game itself), a server has to bind a an ip address. The isle server binds to the local network address, for example "192.168.1.100". This local address is tied to a computer/server. Everyone with an internet connection has this "LAN" with a collection of IP addresses that are typically in the same format, but can be different. In a Local network we can easily connect between devices because everyone has a unique IP and there is no firewall. BUT, the Isle dedicated server is meant to be ran publicly with outside access. Others can't use our LAN ip address, so our server advertises its "public" ip address to the server list.
- When someone sees your server, They attempt to connect to the public ip address advertised by your server, which is sent out over yourservers Query port(typically 7778)
- The client attempts to connect via your Game Server Port(typically 7777), which has the public IP address, and manages what goes "inside" to the local area network, and where it goes.
- The router checks the incoming connections port to see if it has any forwarding rules, and if it does, it sends the connection to the ip address you have forwarded (your isle server)
Back to the problem
As you can see in the error message, the users client failed to connect. We see the IP address and the port. What could this mean? Well our game client could not connect. But notice this is your networks public ip address that is being advertised by your server, not the private address that you need to use within your local network. So that leads us to 3 possible issues you are having.
Your router doesn't have Hairpinning enabled.
You're game client is grabbing the public IP address, but you need to connect to a device in the local are network (your own computer or another inside your home). In this case, most modern routers have something called "Hairpinning" enabled, but some don't, and in that case, you won't be able to do this. The resolution here is to run the server in a place other than your local network, enable hairpinning on your router, or buy a router that supports it. You can also try to use a VPN on your game computer, and then try to connect, so that you go out, and then back inside your network, using your public IP. Other than that, there is no way to direct 1 IP to another on windows.
"NAT hairpinning, also known as NAT loopback or NAT reflection, is a feature in many consumer routers where a machine on the LAN is able to access another machine on the LAN via the external IP address of the LAN/router".
You are forwarding your Query port, but not the game port.
In this case, your server is being listed, but the client can't connect because the actual game server port is blocked. Your resolution here is checking _URL_ with port "7777" If it failed, the port is blocked at either your router, or computer/server firewall. If this fails, please don't spam dedicated server hosting communities with issues involving port forwarding. It over shadows people with real issues, and can usually be resolved with a few google searches.
The Server has an internal issue that caused the game thread to fail.
This can be identified by red text within the console. This is the least likely issue, but looks for an error indicating that the game server listen port (usually 7777) failed to find to an interface. In this case, something on the computer your server is running on is currently using that port. This can be identified by viewing the "resource monitor" in windows, and checking the tcp bind section to see if a program is using port 7777/7778. If it is, stop it and try again.
Anyways, I'll be linking this back to those that have issues.


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The word "gaberdines" uses 10 letters: A B D E E G I N R S.
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Skeif Rolling Papers from Cafe420 is a King Size rolling paper produced exclusively for South Africa.
Skeif Rolling Papers is categorised as an unbleached hemp cigarette rolling paper. Unbleached rolling paper is 100% eco friendly and is made using hemp paper pulp. Skeif Rolling Papers is produced with an all natural gum line, harvested from the African Acacia tree right here in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Skeif Rolling Papers is focused on using paper that minimizes the use of chemicals in the production process. White rolling papers usually have a chemical aspect because of the presence of chlorine or calcium carbonate, which help slow down the burn. For this reason Skeif Rolling Papers are naturally brown and organic.
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The approach taken to evaluate performance for DOAC assays complies with specifications detailed in ISO 13528 Statistical Methods for use in proficiency testing by interlaboratory comparisons and is as follows:
The consensus median is taken as the central reference point or "target value".
A z score is calculated using the following formula:
[result – mean] / SD
The mean is a "robust" mean value, with outliers excluded; the SD is a "robust" SD determined after exclusion of outliers.
A result identical to the mean will give a Z score of 0. ISO13528 defines Z score above 3 or below -3 as an "action signal". A Z score above 2 and below 3 (or below -2 and above -3) is a "warning signal". It is suggested in this ISO guide that one action signal, or two successive warning signals require investigation.
Assessment is against overall medians, for each DOAC, when n =>10. If the DOAC assay is performed by 10 but <20 centres, performance is assessed but centres should note that z-scores can be unreliable with small numbers of samples (n<20) as in this case. If <10 centres return results for an assay, performance will not be assessed.


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- September 17, 2020
Standardisation of a European measurement method for organic carbon and elemental carbon in ambient air
The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) Technical Committee 264 'Air Quality' has recently produced a standard method for the measurements of organic carbon and elemental carbon in PM2.5 within its Working Group 35 in response to the requirements of European Directive 2008/50/EC. It is expected that this method will be used in future by all Member States making measurements of the carbonaceous content of PM2.5. This paper details the results of a laboratory and field measurement campaign and the statistical analysis performed to validate this method, assess its uncertainty and define its working range to provide clarity and confidence in the underpinning science for future users of the method.
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What are the health benefits of Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana)?
The health benefits of Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) are explained in an ancient classic textbook called "Kashyapa Samhita." According to Ayurvedic texts Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) shows following benefits. 1. Boosts Immune system
2. Enhances Memory
3. Improves Digestion
Swarna Prashana accelerates the process of digestion and hence improves the absorption of essential nutrients from food. Many children often suffer from gastric discomfort and reduced appetite. Swarna Prashana improves appetite and thus promotes healthy body growth.
4. Nourishes the skin
Good skin is a sign of good health. Swarna Prashana expels the unwanted toxins from the body causing total body de-toxification. It also improves the blood circulation which further results in improved skin texture and imparts glow to the skin.
5. Reduces mental agitation
6. Improves hearing and vision
Swarna Prashana is known to improve the sense of hearing and vision.
7. Improves overall physical and mental health
Swarna Prashana improves the blood circulation in the body and also stimulates the nervous system, thereby leading to overall good physical and Mental Health. What Does Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) Contain?
Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) is a unique combination of Swarna bhasma (gold ash) mixed with honey and ghee that is fortified with arka, an herbal extracts like vacha, brahmi, shankupushpi, etc.
How Does It Work?
Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) contains gold as the main ingredient. It is made into Suvarna bhasma through a special process because gold cannot be consumed in its metallic form. Gold is known to boost Immunity as well as enhance memory.
Another important ingredient present in Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana) is the honey. Honey is prepared by collection of pollen grains. Since pollen grains are known to cause allergic reactions, consumption of honey in very low doses is believed to gradually prepare the body to fight against other allergens. Honey is also known to act against inflammation and improve digestion.
Ghee or Ghrita which is the third important component of Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana), acts as an effective medium in which herbal medications can be prepared. Ghee or Ghrita shows unique properties of acquiring the medicinal values of herbs added to it.
Who Should Have Swarna Prashana (Suvarna Prashana)?
Swarna Prashna can be given to anyone aged 0 to 16 years. It can be taken daily for a period of 30 days or can be taken specifically on the pushya nakshatra.
When to take:
1. On an empty stomach preferably in the morning
2. Do not have food at least for 30 minutes after consumption of swarnaprashan
Importance of Pushya Nakshatra For Swarna Prashna
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As a result, the socio-challenges that arise from overpopulation like ecological degradation, high costs of living, and unemployment are the proverbial necessary evil that spurs prosperity via ingenuity, and problem-solving.
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10 Wonderful Ways To Say Thank You In Lithuanian
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Lithuania is a beautiful country that has lots of things to be thankful for. So, if you plan to travel to Lithuania, you must learn how to say Thank you in Lithuanian (ačiū). Thank you (ačiū) in Lithuanian is one of the basic phrases that you need to learn because it is beneficial in different situations. For example, you can use this in asking for directions, ordering food, shopping, and other daily conversations. It is also a sign of politeness and respect for the locals and their culture.
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How To Say Thank You In Lithuanian?
Lithuanian is one of the oldest languages in the world. It is a Baltic language spoken mainly in Lithuania. It may not be one of the most spoken languages worldwide and in Europe like German and French, but learning Lithuanian is worth it in the long run, especially when you get to travel to their beautiful country. So, If you want to know how to say Thank you in Lithuanian, check the words and phrases below.
1. Ačiū
The first thing that you need to learn is ačiū. It might sound like you are sneezing, but this is the Lithuanian translation of Thank you. This is the most common way to say Thank you in Lithuanian. This two-word phrase is as important as saying hello (labas) and sorry (atsiprasau) because it is typically used in daily conversations.
2. Dėkoju
If you want a bit less formal, you can say dėkoju, which means Thanks in English. There are situations when people want it to be short, like in text messages and chat. Of course, if you are a beginner and a non-native speaker, you should still go with ačiū.
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3. Labai Ačiū
If you have received help from someone and express your deep gratitude towards that person, you can say labai ačiū. Yes, ačiū is already enough to express your gratitude but going a little extra will make it more sincere.
4. Vertinu Tai, Ką Padarei
Being appreciated is one of the best feelings in the world. So if you appreciate someone who did something nice to you, don't hesitate to let them know how you feel. You can say Vertinu tai, ką Padarei.
5. Milijonas Jūsų Dėka
Call it exaggerating but, if you are really thankful to someone who did something way past your expectations, you can express it this way. Saying Milijonas jūsų dėka is like saying, "I would never get tired of saying. Thank you over and over again."
6. Ačiū Tau Už Viską
You will probably be hearing this a lot during farewells, the end of classes, and even break up. However, the phrase Ačiū tau už viską has a wider and deeper ranger than just the word "Thank you." It encompasses lots of moments that other person spent time to help you. So, to express how thankful you are, you can say Ačiū tau už viską.
7. Aš Tau Vieną Skolingas
There are other ways to say Thank you without using the word Thanks or Thank you. This is an example of these phrases. Of course, if you help someone out, you won't expect returns, but people sometimes say, "I owe you one." (aš tau vieną skolingas) to express their deep gratitude. It is also like saying, "I'm here if ever you're the one in need."
8. Aš Būsiu Amžinai Dėkinga
There are times when you will be indebted to someone, and there's nothing wrong with that. But, unfortunately, some people are shy to be indebted to others. Living in this world is hard when you are always on your own. So, accept help from other people. You can express your gratitude by saying, "Aš būsiu amžinai dėkinga." You don't have to be humiliated by accepting help from others. Just think that one day, they might be needing your help too, and that's your opportunity to give back.
9. Priimk Mano Giliausią Dėkingumą
If you want to go a little formal and Priimk mano giliausią dėkingumą is an expression you should learn. Formal expressions like this are usually used in written communication or emails.
10. Man Tai Daug Reiškia
The last way to say Thank you in Lithuanian that you will be learning in this post is Man tai daug reiškia. This phrase is sometimes used with ačiū, just like in other languages. But, it can stand alone, and people will still understand its meaning when it has been said to them.
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Chinese Iron Balls originated in Baoding, China. Baoding, China is said to have three treasures. The first is the iron ball, the second is a sauce made from fermented flour, and the third is potherb mustard. These treasures have been passed down through the generations for over 300 hundred years.
The iron balls were used as a therapy exercise. A pair of balls are held in your hand and rotated in circles around each other. As you rotate, your fingers get a work out and your dexterity improves. It takes a lot of practice to be able to rotate the balls in both directions. Usually it is easy to rotate a pair clockwise, but takes skill to rotate counterclockwise.
The reason the iron balls are good for therapy besides the physical exercise, is that the Chinese believed the iron balls pressed on certain acupuncture points on the hands. This action enhanced the flow of a persons chi energy which promoted good health and long life.
Today they are still used by tai chi classes, physical therapists, musicians, stressed out people, and people with carpal tunnel syndrome just to name a few. Since they have so many applications, they go by many names such as chinese stress balls, health balls, exercise balls, tai chi balls, and baoding balls
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- Neighbor of Hercules in the night sky
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Cut Tourism VAT
Cut tourism VAT, boost british jobs
Some quick answers to frequently asked questions about the campaign.
What is different about VAT?
Unlike most aspects to do with taxation, VAT is regulated by the EU. Reduced rates can only be applied to a limited range of goods and services specified in the regulations.
So hotels and attractions are included amongst those services that can have a reduced rate?
Yes. The permitted goods and services include:
- Accommodation provided by hotels and similar establishments including the provision of holiday accommodation and the letting of camping sites and caravan parks,
- Restaurant services
Why have most countries applied reduced rates of VAT to tourism?
Most EU governments recognise that:
1. Tourism is highly price-sensitive and subject to intense international competition; reducing VAT leads to lower prices which increases tourism demand, and this can stimulate other parts of the economy
2. Increasing tourism in this way is a highly cost-efficient way of creating jobs, and these jobs span the socio-economic spectrum.
3. Direct revenues foregone because of the reduced VAT rate by government treasury departments can be more than made up by tax income from increased employment and company profits and by reduced social security payments for the unemployed.
So how would you summarise the impact of a VAT reduction?
In short, a reduced rate of VAT would:
1. Generate higher levels of employment, with increased wage levels and training. These benefits would occur throughout the age and socio-economic spectrum and throughout the UK.
2. Increase additional tax receipts as a result of this additional employment with consequential savings on social security payments.
3. Increase profits, corporation tax payments and shareholder dividends.
4. Lead to further investment in the industry, improving overall quality and therefore further improving the UK's competitiveness.
5. Feed through to higher expenditure in other sectors of the economy, which in turn will generate further tax receipts – the 'tourism multiplier'. Every additional £1 of tourism expenditure generates 70p of extra expenditure in other sectors of the economy,
Why should tourism be singled out for preference by the UK government?
On three main counts:
1. The higher rate of VAT in the UK makes the UK uncompetitive with nearly all other European competitor countries.
2. Tourism is the only export which is subject to a domestic tax.
3. The independent study by Deloitte/Tourism Respect forecasts that if VAT were reduced to five per cent for visitor accommodation and attractions, 78,000 full time equivalent jobs will be created in the accommodation and attractions sector.
But what will happen if VAT is not reduced on hotel accommodation and visitor attractions?
If VAT is not reduced, it's likely that:
1. The UK's share of international tourism receipts will continue to fall in comparison with European competitor countries.
2. The decline in domestic tourism expenditure by UK residents will continue (inflation adjusted domestic tourism expenditure fell by four per cent per annum between 2000 and 2008, before recovering slightly in 2009).
3. The decline in the proportion of total UK tourism expenditure spent on holidays at home relative to holidays abroad will continue. This has fallen from 50 per cent of total UK tourism expenditure in 2000 to 36 per cent in 2008.
All three scenarios conflict with the prime minister's stated aims for UK tourism and the aim of the government's tourism strategy.
Doesn't reducing VAT just mean that operators will make more profits?
In a survey of BHA members in January 2012, over 95 per cent of over 200 respondents said that if a five per cent VAT rate was achieved some or all of it would be passed on. 82 per cent said they would invest more in their product/facilities, 67 per cent would employ more people, 57 per cent would invest more in training and just under half (48 per cent) would increase staff wages.
Competition within the sector eventually compels operators to lower prices. The Copenhagen Economics study analysed six case studies where a VAT rate reduction had occurred. The report concluded that: '…there is little doubt that permanently lowering the VAT rate on particular goods (or services) sooner or later will lead to a reduction in the price of the goods more or less corresponding to the monetary equivalent of the lower VAT rate … In economics jargon, there will be a strong tendency towards full pass-through.'
('Pass through' here means that the full impact of the reduction in VAT is reflected in lower prices equivalent to the reduction in VAT.)
Similarly, there is little doubt, according to Copenhagen Economics, that the price cuts that result from a permanent lowering of VAT rate will lead to increased consumption and consequently to increased production and employment. Such increases will occur more rapidly and be more significant in sectors with high price elasticity, strong competition and labour-intensive sectors. Tourism displays all three of these characteristics. It can typically take two to three years for this full effect to be realised.
So, would a guarantee by the hospitality and attractions industry to reduce prices be effective?
Rack rates exist but many hotels operate yield management systems which use flexible pricing strategies which increase or reduce prices according to demand, similar to the airlines but unlike manufactured goods which normally have a standard price. A room selling at £100 at a time of slack demand may well rise to £200 at peak demand; as a result it may appear that the level of VAT has had no impact when, in fact, the benefit will be there but not obvious.
What about bed taxes?
In Europe and North America, bed taxes have been contemplated or initiated mainly at the city rather than at national level, so the impact on overall national or pan-European tourism has been limited. In some cases the experience has been that bed taxes have been counter-productive in that they increase overall price, making destinations uncompetitive – in exactly the way that occurs with high rates of VAT. Examples of where a bed tax has been introduced and subsequently removed include Rotterdam and the Balearic Islands.
How much will it cost the government to reduce VAT on hotels and visitor attractions?
According to the estimates in the Deloitte/Tourism Respect, report, the government will lose up to £1.2bn in foregone VAT per annum. However, as soon as the VAT reduction measure is introduced, it will set off a virtuous growth cycle – prices will come down, stimulating increased demand, leading to recruitment, investment and expansion in the sector. According to our detailed fiscal model, income will be generated for the Treasury that more than compensates for the foregone VAT revenue. HMT begins to recoup its investment within three years and, over a ten year period, this would become a net gain of £2.6bn.
But if London hotels are operating at 80 per cent plus average year-round occupancy, why do they need a reduction in VAT?
It's not just London hotels that will benefit. Provincial hotels, which operate at ten per cent lower occupancy, will also gain. The major factor keeping London hotel occupancy high is the rate of exchange which has greatly encouraged overseas visitors to the UK. This benefit has over-ridden the negative impact of the rise in VAT to 20 per cent but it reinforces how competitive international tourism is.
And it is not only hotels. Visitor attractions and all other forms of visitor accommodation will benefit including self-catering, B&Bs, holiday camps, caravan and chalet parks, camping sites.
In any case, if exchange rates stay as they are and London hotels continue to trade at high occupancy levels, this will stimulate further hotel construction which, in turn, will create jobs in construction as well as jobs in the new hotels – all the time increasing London's capacity to host visitors.
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A simple explicit model approximating the relationship between speed and density of vehicular traffic on urban roads
With the increase in simulation of urban environments for the purpose of planning, modelling vehicular traffic has become important. Since empirical evidence on traffic flow is relatively sparse, models are being increasingly used for planning urban roads and environments. In this paper, a simple, explicit model is proposed to approximate the speed versus density of vehicular traffic flow. The model, which uses two parameters derived from simple measurements of real–time traffic data, allows for a prediction of the approximate relationship for congested as well as uncongested vehicular traffic flow. The proposed model is especially useful in conditions where available data is sparse and can be invaluable for the modelling and simulation of urban environments.


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A sub-optimal cooperative beam forming design method of the amplify-and-forward (AF) MIMO two-way relay channels is proposed in this work based on the optimal beam forming design which minimize the sum mean square errors (MSMSE). Suppose the channel state information (CSI) is perfectly known by the receiver and transmitter as well as the relay, global optimal beam forming can be achieved. By analyzing the MSMSE-based optimal method, the results show that effect of the transmit and receive beam forming pairs is to maximize the receive SNR at two communication nodes, and rank of the optimal relay beam forming matrix is no larger than 2 when there is only one data stream at both communication nodes. Based on the analysis, a simplified algorithm is proposed to design the beam forming vectors (matrices). Simulation results show that the system performance of bit error rates (BER) of the simplified method is very close to the optimal one with fast iteration speed and much lower computational complexity.


Nature has ways of providing us with everything we need to sustain ourselves if modern society fails us. What sources of food would benefit us in the wild? We know we can eat deer, fish, or even squirrels, but can you eat a possum? Furthermore, if we can, what's the best way to prepare it and what other benefits can eating a possum offer us?
Let's find out.
Can Humans Eat Possums?
Yes, humans can eat possums as long you cook them the right way. Otherwise, you may face an issue worse than starvation due to the ailments possums might carry.
You should skin them to check for diseases these creatures might harbor. Otherwise, clean the meat, and you have yourself a decent meal in the forest when you have no other options.
People in New Zealand have eaten brushtail possums ever since their introduction to the country in 1837. These creatures became such a significant threat to the country's environment that citizens were encouraged to kill them. So, some decided that it would be efficient to eat them as well rather than wasting meat.
In the United States, we have the Virginia opossum. Many will also find this same species throughout Canada. However, humans can still eat these possums. As a matter of fact, as a child, Jimmy Carter ate a lot of them.
However, possums serve as an essential mediator in nature. These wild animals control local pests like mice in addition to insects. They also eat nearly anything from rotting fruit, to slugs, to cockroaches. Because they are immune to snake venom and scorpion stings, they are a great natural quality control for these dangers.
Because of this, I only recommend eating possums if you're in a dire situation.
What Does Possum Meat Taste Like?
While some say possums taste like a lamb, others state their taste depends on their food supply at the time.
If you have an opossum whose diet revolves around eggs, fruit, and bugs will have a more pleasant taste than eating one that has survived off of pet food or whatever's in the garbage cans.
If the possum ate garbage before you killed it, the meat's scent would be a dead giveaway. If it did eat trash, it doesn't mean it'll taste like it. The possum would likely have a greasy taste.
When you're in the wild and hunt a possum, you won't run into this problem. Wild possums generally feast on whatever they can find, including animals, plants, seeds, and insects.
Some people like to add garnishes to their possums. If you're in the woods, you likely won't have any on you. However, you can enhance the possum's flavor and transform it into a tastier meal with natural garnishes like wild thyme or rosemary.
Possum meat isn't gamey like other meat you'll find in the wild. It has a fair amount of protein and nutrients to keep you going whenever you don't have anything else to eat. Possum meat is a great source of Protein with around 241% of your daily value in one pound of meat. It also includes Niacin, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus and Selenium, and provides a high amount of Vitamin B12.
Possum meat is low in sodium, but does contain quite a bit of cholesterol.
What Diseases Can You Get From a Possum?
The primary disease to watch out for when eating possums is tuberculosis (TB). Moreover, opossums potentially carry other diseases they pick up from eating insects like ticks and other parasites, however opossums are generally resistant to many diseases.
You can determine whether a possum has TB by skinning them and observing their groin and underarm glands. If you notice them swelling into large abscesses identical to a golf ball, then the opossum isn't safe to eat.
Fortunately, possums are resistant to rabies. This is because their body temperatures are too low to host the rabies virus. It is also rare that they contract Lyme disease from tick bites. Keep in mind that even if they're drooling and hissing at you, it's just a part of their self-defense arsenal to ward off predators.
How Do You Cook Possum?
To properly cook a possum to avoid eating unclean meat, you'll want to follow these steps:
 - Skin it to see whether they have any diseases and to rid the animal of any lice or fleas.
 - Hang it from a tree, cut its throat, and let its blood drain.
 - Remove its organs and bury them underground to avoid attracting predators.
 - Rinse the opossum meat inside and out.
 - Jab your possum with a giant stick and hover it over a campfire. Hold and rotate once in a while until your opossum's crispy like chicken.
If you're backpacking and have an extra cooking pot, cooking possums can also be achieved by throwing your meat into the pot, fill it with a bit of water, and stew your opossum for about an hour.
It is essential to thoroughly cook the meat. If you eat undercooked meat, you can risk getting sick which could eventually lead to severe consequences in the wild.
When stewing, the possum's fat will mix with the water, making for a tasty possum gravy.
If you happen to have extra spices like pepper in your bag that were intended for recipes before you ran out of food, add it to the crisp or stewed possum. That way, you'll get a little more kick from your meat.
Unfortunately, you're not likely going to have your pressure cooker when in the woods for an exquisite opossum meal. So, you're going to have to eat possums like European settlers.
How Do You Kill a Possum Quickly?
The best way to kill a possum quickly is with a shotgun or pistol to end its life in the most humane way possible. Otherwise, if you don't have a gun on you, opt for trapping it instead.
If there's any intention of eating the possum, do not poison it because that almost guarantees you would ingest the same poison.
If you decide to trap it, these critters are generally unaware of their surroundings and are easy to catch. If you happen to have a cage trap on you, set bait inside the cage. Some bait the possum would go for, like fruit, marshmallows, or cat food—if you happen to have any for some reason.
If there's no cage in your bag, but there is a net, use it to catch the possum if you find it trapped.
There aren't any specific laws in the United States that state opossums are protected. Moreover, there are open seasons for trapping and hunting these animals.
However, some areas forbid you from handling possums yourself. Rangers would kill the possum by using carbon dioxide so research state and local wildlife laws before trapping and hunting possums.
Humans can eat possums under the right circumstances. Ensure you check the critter for tuberculosis before cleaning and cooking it. Otherwise, for the most part, it's safe to eat these creatures. If you decide to kill possums, either trap them or shoot them to end its life quickly.
Whether you're lost in the woods or are running out of food, possums make for an excellent protein source. One that'll also fill your belly and give you enough energy to do whatever you need.
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Lightstep accepts Prometheus Counters, Gauges, and Histograms through the OpenTelemetry Collector or the Prometheus Sidecar. However, there may be differences in how these metric instruments and measurements are displayed in Lightstep as opposed to Prometheus. This document collects these differences for reference.
Prometheus Cumulative Counters
Lightstep accepts a Counter, but for technical and philosophical reasons, we do not provide the underlying cumulative count to our graphs and instead plot them as deltas. The resolution of these deltas varies based on the age of the data - for example, 45 second buckets for data recorded in the past hour, 2 minute buckets for data recorded between one and four hours ago, and so forth.
For an example of how this might manifest, consider the promhttp_metric_handler_requests_total counter that Prometheus exposes for itself (at the /metrics endpoint). Assuming a regular scape cadence of 1 scrape per 10 seconds, graphing this metric in Prometheus would result in a plot of values increasing steadily, up and to the right. In Lightstep, the same metric represented as a count would result in a straight line over time assuming a consistent rate of scrape requests.
Default Grouping for Rate Calculations
When taking the rate of a counter in Prometheus, the default plot will implicitly group the plot by labels. In Lightstep, you must explicitly specify the label to group by.


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Student Equity Committee
What is Student Equity?
Purpose of the Equity Committee
The Equity Committee is advisory to appropriate college bodies regarding student equity issues and efforts. These bodies include the Student Services Council, Academic Senate, ASGC, and Presidents Council. It is a joint committee of administration, faculty, classified staff and students. The roles of the Committee for Student Equity include:
1. To create and update the current student equity plan in consultation with appropriate campus bodies and constituencies in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 5, Section 54220 in the areas of access, course completion, basic skills and transfer.
2. To gather data and identify target populations related to student equity that are unique to our college and community.
3. To make recommendations to college bodies and administration on matters pertaining to improving student equity, access and achievement.
4. To raise awareness of cultural competency, spectrum of diversity and the imperative of equity in our college community.
5. To evaluate and allocate resources to meet the needs of disproportionately impacted populations
Intent of the Student Equity Plan
The intent of the Student Equity plan is to meet the provision required by the California Community College Chancellors Office to ensure equitable educational outcomes and equal educational opportunities that promote success for all students regardless of race, gender, disability or economic circumstance. According to the Community College Chancellors Office Student Equity is defined as helping students achieve equal outcomes on success indicators as compared to either their own percentages in the community or college student body, or to other student groups. The five indicators include access, course completion, E.S.L. and Basic Skills completion, degree and certificate completion, and transfer. The following outlines the findings of Gavilan Colleges Office of Institutional Research in exploring the inequities that exist at Gavilan College as they relate to the five indicators.


RabbitMQ is an established, general-purpose message broker. A broker facilitates the exchange of messages between a set of distributed microservices and allows them to communicate efficiently and reliably.
Kubernetes, with its API-centric approach, is an ideal operator to deploy RabbitMQ instances in a cluster. Kubernetes' scaling capabilities and automated container deployment enhance RabbitMQ's dependability in an extended cluster environment.
This tutorial shows you how to install a RabbitMQ instance on Kubernetes.
Guide on how to to deploy RabbitMQ on Kubernetes.
 - Access to a terminal window/ command line
 - A Kubernetes Cluster
 - The Kubernetes kubectl CLI tool
Deploy RabbitMQ on Kubernetes
Installing advanced software solutions on a Kubernetes cluster often involves creating and editing several complex configuration files.
Helm, the Kubernetes application package manager, can streamline the installation process and deploy resources throughout the cluster very quickly. To successfully deploy RabbitMQ, we will have to install the Helm package manager.
Install Helm Package Manager
Use the following command to install the latest version of Helm on your local Kubernetes cluster:
curl -fsSL -o
chmod 700
Once the installation process has been completed, initiate the Helm package manager by typing the following command:
helm init
You can now use Helm to deploy resources throughout a cluster with a few short commands.
Create a Namespace for the RabbitMQ Deployment
All resources in Kubernetes are started in a namespace. Unless one is specified, the system uses the default namespace. To have better control over the deployment process use the following command to create a distinct namespace:
kubectl create namespace rabbit
You can use any DNS compatible name. The namespace we created is named: rabbit.
The system confirms that the namespace rabbit was successfully created.
The system confirms that the namespace has been created successfully.
Install RabbitMQ on Kubernetes
With Helm successfully installed and a designated namespace you are ready to start the RabbitMQ deployment process. Enter the following command to apply a default stable/rabbitmq chart from a git repository:
helm install mu-rabbit stable/rabbitmq --namespace rabbit
The command deploys RabbitMQ on the Kubernetes cluster in the default configuration. The deployment is executed in the rabbit namespace created previously.
An overview of the RabbitMQ deployment process.
The terminal provides the information you need to access the RabbitMQ management interface from your browsers such as the credentials, port number, and URL.
Check RabbitMQ Provisioning Status
The containers might take a few moments to deploy. The complete status of the provisioning sequence can confirm if a deployment was successful. To review the details of the deployment, enter the following command:
watch kubectl get deployments,pods,services --namespace rabbit
A shell within the terminal provides the details for the rabbit namespace.
The command deiplays the details and status of the RabbitMQ deployment.
Once you are ready to exit the monitoring shell press Ctrl+C.
Configure RabbitMQ Server
Settings for the RabbitMQ server and its plugins are edited within the RabbitMQ configuration files.
You can use your preferred text editor to access and configure the rabbitmq.conf file. The configuration file syntax uses the sysctl format, and there are several basic principles to adhere to:
 - The system does not execute lines that start with a # character, as it considers them to be a comment
 - You can define only one setting per line
 - The lines use a simple Key = Value structure
The rabbitmq.conf file allows you to define most of the necessary configuration items, such as ports, memory thresholds, disk space, or permissions to connect to the broker.
The RabbitMQ server source repository provides a comprehensive example of a rabbitmq.conf file with detailed comments. It is important to note that this example file represents a general guide and should be adapted to reflect the specific needs of your system.
Note: Versions preceding RabbitMQ 3.7.0 use a different configuration file name, rabbitmq.config.
Setting up RabbitMQ Management Plugin to enable GUI
The RabbitMQ management plugin is already available in the default distribution. Use the rabbitmq-plugins command to enable the service:
rabbitmq-plugins enable rabbitmq_management
Access the RabbitMQ graphical interface by using the IP and port number for the RabbitMQ server. Enter the following web location format in your browser:
The IP and port number were provided during the installation process.
Information about the IP and Port number for the RabbitMQ server.
The service asks for your credentials. To gain access to the UI need to enter your username and password. On new RabbitMQ installations, the default username and password are both predefined as "guest."
RabbitMQ Management tool interface.
You now have access to a user-friendly environment that allows you to manage virtual hosts, queues, permissions, and exchanges.
How RabbitMQ works on Kubernetes?
The very purpose of Kubernetes is to orchestrate services and automate jobs in a highly distributed cluster. A messaging broker like RabbitMQ can enhance the quality of long-running tasks and stabilize vital background processes.
RabbitMQ uses the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP) to standardize messaging between Producers, Brokers, and Consumers.
 - A Producer publishes a message to the Exchange.
 - The Exchange formats the message and forwards it to a predefined and selected Queue.
 - A Consumer then retrieves the formatted message and consumes it.
Basic RabbitMQ architecture from Producer to Consumer.
The systematic distribution of messages improves communication between loosely coupled applications and services.
You have successfully installed RabbitMQ on Kubernetes by using the Helm package manager. The services deployed in your cluster are now able to communicate much more efficiently than before.
You have also gained access to the RabbitMQ management plugin. The straightforward user interface helps you manage messaging queues effectively and ultimately reduces the loads and delivery times of your web application servers.
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gives the greatest integer less than or equal to x.
gives the greatest multiple of a less than or equal to x.
- Mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation.
- Floor[x] can be entered in StandardForm and InputForm as ⌊x⌋, EsclfEsc EscrfEsc, or
- Floor[x] returns an integer when is any numeric quantity, whether or not it is an explicit number. »
- For exact numeric quantities, Floor internally uses numerical approximations to establish its result. This process can be affected by the setting of the global variable $MaxExtraPrecision.
- Floor applies separately to real and imaginary parts of complex numbers.
- Floor automatically threads over lists.
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How to replace food stamps
COLUMBUS - The Sept. 14 wind storm that left more than 2 million Ohioans facing longterm power outages is more than an inconvenience to food stamp recipients.
According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), food purchased with food stamps can be replaced in certain circumstances, including if it spoils because of a power outage lasting longer than four hours.
To replace spoiled food purchased with food stamps, individuals must visit their county department of job and family services (CDJFS) and complete and submit a "Statement Requesting Replacement of Food Stamp Benefits" form. This form must be submitted within 10 days of the event that caused the food to spoil (in this case, Sept. 14) or, if the person was away from home, 10 days from when the food spoilage was discovered. Individuals can request an amount equal to the amount of food lost, but not exceeding the food stamp allotment for the month in which the disaster occurred.


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Accumulated taxable income refers to income of a corporation. This income is adjusted for certain items such as excess charitable contributions. It is reduced from the dividends paid deduction and the accumulated earnings credit. Accumulated taxable income also serves as the base upon which the accumulated earnings tax is imposed.
Under accumulated taxable income, aggregate amount allowable as a deduction under are the following:
1. the nonrecaptured capital gains deductions, or
2. the amount of the accumulated earnings and profits of the corporation as of the close of the preceding taxable year.


À la carte
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For other uses, see À la carte (disambiguation).
À la carte /ɑːləˈkɑrt/[1] is a French language loan phrase meaning "according to the menu", and used
 - in reference to a menu of items priced and ordered separately, i.e. the usual operation of restaurants. This is in contrast to a table d'hôte, at which a menu with limited or no choice is served at a fixed price.
 - to order an item from the menu on its own, e.g. a steak without the potatoes and vegetables is steak à la carte
 - to describe a retail pricing model in which goods or services traditionally bundled together are separated out, putatively giving the consumer greater choice at lower cost. Examples include airline pricing where in-flight drinks or snacks are not complimentary, on-line music purchasing where individual tracks can be bought instead of entire albums, or pay television where individual channels can be ordered rather than a bundle of channels.
The phrase was adopted into English in 1826, predating by a decade the common use of the French language loanword "menu".[2][3]
See also[edit]
 1. ^ "À la carte". Oxford English Dictionary (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press. September 2005.
 2. ^ Richard Bailey, Eating Words, Michigan Today, 13 May 2008.
 3. ^ Menu, The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, Houghton Mifflin
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Fairfield 375: A humble onion made Southport world famous
It was not until the 1840s that globe onions became a major agricultural crop in Fairfield, and Southport became the shipping center for the onions. In fact, the Southport Globe Onion is still sold under that name today.
"It is truly a top-notch producer for the North and still one of the best," the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. in Missouri says on its website of the Southport Globe Onion.
Although onions had been grown here by early farmers, it wasn't until the development of the globe onion with its high yields that Fairfield farmers began growing and selling large shipments of onions. Shipping their onions from the Southport docks to New York by boat from Southport was easier for farmers than taking their crops to either Bridgeport or Norwalk. The local sloops usually took about one week to travel from Southport to New York and back, to pick up more onions.
Warehouses lined the Southport shoreline and hundreds of thousands of barrels of onions were being shipped out of Southport in the early 1890s.
But the local crop went into decline after a plague of cutworms damaged many of the onion fields and low prices were forced by competition from onion growers in other states. Compounding those problems was a federal project to improve Bridgeport Harbor, which emerged as a shipping center that eclipsed Southport as a transportation hub for the crops.


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How to Adjust the Opacity of a Form's Background
How to Adjust the Opacity of a Form's Background
UPDATE: Now you can specify the transparency-level directly in our updated Form Designer.
Sometimes, instead of having the background of a form fully transparent or opaque, we would like something in between. For example, the form on this page has a black background whose opacity is set at 60%. The effect was accomplished by first setting the background to "transparent" via the form builder's Preferences and then injecting a special CSS rule. Here's a page containing a different form whose background has the same degree of opacity but a different color. This article explains how to edit the injected CSS to adjust both a form's background's opacity and color.
Here's the CSS that was injected into the first form.
The First Declaration
As you've probably guessed, "rgb" is short for "red green blue": the three primary colors. So "background:rgb(0, 0, 0);" simply means that the color of the background has no red, no green and no blue, making it black. Each parameter ranges from 0 to 255, meaning that 16,777,216 colors are possible (256 * 256 * 256).
The Second Declaration
This is similar to the first declaration, except that it includes a fourth parameter to set the opacity which ranges from 0.0 to 1.0. "0.0" is full transparency (same as no opacity) and "1.0" is no transparency (same as full opacity).
Declarations 3 to 5 (must be included to accommodate various versions of Internet Explorer)
There must be NO changes made to the third declaration: "background:transparent\9;" If you notice that the backslash before the 9 is missing when you return to the Form Styles tab of the Preferences, make sure you replace it before closing the Preferences. Save the form when done.
Declarations 4 and 5 each contain two identical hexadecimal values (each containing 4 pairs of alpha-numeric characters, excluding the hash symbol) that must be changed when adjusting the color and/or opacity of the background. Moreover, all four values must match each other. In each hexadecimal value, the first pair of characters set the opacity; the second pair, the red level; the third, the green level and the fourth, the blue level. You may have noticed that whereas in the second declaration, the opacity is set by the rightmost parameter, in these fourth and fifth parameters that property is set by the leftmost pair of characters. It's one of those gotchas of which one needs to be mindful.
For a consistent appearance across browsers, the opacity and color settings in the fourth and fifth declarations must be equivalent to those in the first and second declarations. (Of course, as stated earlier, the first declaration has no opacity setting.) There are several online tools to convert RGB values to their hexadecimal equivalents but here's a good one. As to converting the opacity in the second declaration to it's hexadecimal equivalent, the figure (there are nine of them: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3... 0.9) first needs to be multiplied by 255 and then the result entered into the "Decimal" box here. After entering the number, hit [Return] ([Enter]). The two characters that appear in the "hexadecimal" box are those that should replace the first pair of characters in the hexadecimal values in declarations 4 and 5. For your convenience, the conversions are listed below:
0.1 == 25
0.2 == 33
0.3 == 4C
0.4 == 66
0.5 == 7F
0.6 == 99
0.7 == B2
0.8 == CC
0.9 == E5
The two extremes of the scale ("0.0 == 00" and "1.0 == FF") were purposely omitted because the former produces full transparency which makes setting the color useless, while the latter produces full opacity negating the need to set the color with injected CSS (adjusting the background color via the "Background" box found on the same tab of the Preferences would be sufficient).
Armed with the above information, it should now be clear why altering the injected CSS in the first form to this should produce a form with a background like the second example.
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