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The Indigenous University of Venezuela (UIV) is well known for its cultural diversity, bringing together students from many indigenous communities across the country. During mealtimes or when walking together between classes, one might hear the students speaking one of the numerous native languages represented at the UIV.
Preservation of language and culture remains an important pillar for the UIV, and an example of this can be seen on its website [es]. The school's mission statement is available in the Huottöja, Pumé, Ye'kwana, Shiriana, and E'ñepa languages. Here is the translation in the E'ñepa language, also known as Panare:
A university that raises awareness and educates young indigenous students so that they can serve their communities. We preserve and strengthen indigenous peoples and we put forth intercultural and experimental higher education
During the digital photography workshop held on the campus with three students from the edu-communications department, the students also learned some basics in the use of the free and open-source program Audacity to record audio podcasts and upload them to the web. To demonstrate, we recorded the students giving a brief greeting in their native language and the Spanish-language translation. These are the three audio recordings uploaded to Rising Voices' Soundcloud account.
Indigenous University of Venezuela – Kuranicha – Piaroa Language
Indigenous University of Venezuela – Akaneto – Jivi Language
Indigenous University of Venezuela – Wadaana – Ye'kwana Language


How Often To Clean Billiard Balls (Here's Answer)
If you have ever played pool in some dingy place, you may understand how uncomfortable and frustrating it is, especially if the equipment too were unkempt. Although most people may overlook the importance of keeping the pool accessories clean, it is actually an important practice. Consider the daily dust and oil residue from regular handling of the balls for instance, which may eventually make the balls lose their color and shine. Thus, you must clean the billiard balls.
This begs the question, how often should you clean the balls? If you are a keen pool owner, you may want to clean the cue ball right after every frame or practice session. This doesn't end there; at least every week, give the entire set a thorough cleaning. This is not only the balls but also the cue, the pocket bumpers, as well as the triangle.
In this article, we will discuss why billiard balls need cleaning, how to clean them and other related questions. Keep reading for deeper insight.
Why Do You Need To Clean Your Billiard Balls?
We have already mentioned how dust, oil from touching and even chalk can make the balls splotchy, lose color as well as their shine if not cleaned off regularly.
Additionally, the dirt and grime on the balls can be transferred to the felt of the table, making it dirty. This will call for regular cleaning of the felt, of course accelerating its wear and tear.
Dirty balls do affect playability due to imbalance in weight. The ball will not flow properly in the intended direction. Even contact with the cue ball itself will be inconsistent if the surface of the ball is dirty.
Thus, to minimize the wear and tear on the table, and have consistent playability, while at the same time maintaining the balls to their shiny look, cleaning is the solution.
How to Clean Billiard Balls
It is important that you clean your billiard balls the right way, otherwise you may ending up doing them more harm than good. Phenolic resin billiard ball will need special cleaning products such as Aramith Ball Cleaner. The best thing is that phenolic resin is slick and durable, and a simple wipe-down would be enough to keep it clean.
Below is the general procedure for cleaning other billiard ball materials such as polyester and plastic.
 - First, clean the sink or bucket that you intend to use.
 - Fill it with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent
 - Soak in the billiard balls in for five minutes. If your sink or bucket is small, put in a few billiard balls at a time to avoid the balls knocking each other while in the water.
 - After 5 minutes, scrub the balls one after another using a microfiber cloth or soft rag.
 - Proceed to drying them properly using a dry clean towel.
See Also: How to Clean a Pool Table Brush?
The Don'ts of Washing Billiard Balls
Never attempt washing billiard balls in a dishwasher. Disregard any advice about using a dishwasher for billiard ball cleaning because this will cause irreversible damage to your balls. The material used for the manufacture of billiard balls, usually phenolic resin, or a blend of polyester resin does not go hand in hand with the heat in the dishwashing cycle.
The surface appearance as well as the shine will be affected and the warrant will be voided once the manufacturer establishes that the balls were put in a dishwasher, which by the way is very easy to tell.
Ensure that you are using mild detergent or gentle soap with warm water not too hot. Hot water again will damage the surface while strong detergent will be too abrasive on the balls.
Do not leave the balls to air dry, as this will leave spots. Use a towel to dry and ensure that you have dried them thoroughly leaving no marks.
Never use bleach, as it may leave behind a residue of pink dots that may be difficult to remove.
Dealing with Billiard Ball Discoloration/Yellowing
With time, you may notice your billiard balls lose color on the white parts and yellowing in a way. The yellowing is due to exposure to elements such as heat, UV light, and air, making the resin to break down forming the off-white yellowish appearance.
The yellowing does not affect the game in any way, thus it is nothing to be worried about. The only cause for concern for most people is the look/aesthetics.
While the balls may be converted to the original white, you can do something about it to try to restore it a little. You can use a pool ball cleaner or polisher.
Overall, always keep your billiards ball clean so that they play better, last longer, protect the felt, and save you money.
Related Questions
Can you use a glass cleaner to make your billiard balls shine?
Absolutely not. Glass cleaner will act as abrasives on the material of the balls, tampering with the aesthetics and eventually, the effects can be seen through poor playability of the balls.
Will billiard balls eventually wear out?
Billiard balls are usually smooth. However, with continued use, there is some friction between the balls and the table, and with time, they will not be of the standard size because of the wear.
See Also:
Are Old Pool Balls Worth Anything?
How Often Should You Chalk Your Cue
Can You Use Car Wax on Pool Balls? (Here's The Answer)
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Willem BarentsWillem Barents (1550? -- 1597, Dutch name Barentsz) was a Dutch navigator and explorer, leader of early expeditions in far northern waters.
In 1594 he left Amsterdam with two ships to search for the Northeast passage to eastern Asia. He reached the west coast of Novaya Zemlya, and followed it northward, being finally forced to turn back when near its northern extremity.
In the following year he commanded another expedition. of seven ships, which made for the strait between the Asiatic coast and Vaygach Island, but was too late to find open. water. His third journey also failed and resulted in his death. On this occasion he had two ships, and on the outward journey sighted Bear Island and Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen), where the ships separated. Barents? vessel, after rounding the north of Novaya Zemlya, was trapped in the ice and he was compelled to winter in the north. Since his ship was not released early in 1597, his party left her in two open boats on June 13, 1597 and most of its members escaped. Barents himself, however, died on June 30, 1597.
The Barents Sea was named for him.

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Here's what to do if you feel unwell before your Covid vaccine
Thursday, 18th March 2021, 2:45 pm
Updated Thursday, 18th March 2021, 2:45 pm
More than 25 million people in the UK have now received a first dose of the Covid vaccine.
The rollout, which began with the Oxford-AstraZeneca and Pfizer-BioNTech jabs, is the biggest in the history of the NHS.
As more people become eligible to be given a vaccine, many are asking what they can expect from their appointment.
A common query is whether you can receive the jab if you are already unwell.
So, can you get the coronavirus vaccine if you have a cold or other illness?
Here is everything you need to know.
Can I get the Covid vaccine if I'm not well?
The UK Government has released guidance for people receiving their Covid vaccine.
There is a dedicated frequently asked questions section that includes what people should do if they feel unwell before they receive their jab.
According to the guidance, if you are ill when you have your appointment, you should wait until you have recovered to have your vaccine.
Furthermore, if you are self-isolating or waiting for your coronavirus test result you should also not attend your appointment.
The guidance states: "If you are unwell, it is better to wait until you have recovered to have your vaccine, but you should try to have it as soon as possible.
"You should not attend a vaccine appointment if you are self-isolating, waiting for a COVID-19 test or unsure if you are fit and well."
Meanwhile, the advice in Scotland is similar but dependent on how severe your illness is.
The NHS Inform guidance states: "If you're unwell on the day of your appointment, you should still go for your vaccination if it's a minor illness without fever.
"If you feel very unwell your vaccine may be postponed until you have fully recovered.
"Do not attend your vaccine appointment if you feel unwell with symptoms of coronavirus. Self-isolate and book a test instead."
If you have further questions about your upcoming appointment if you are feeling unwell, contact your GP who will be able to assist you.
Should you still get the vaccine if you've had Covid?
If you have tested positive for coronavirus before, you may have built up some immunity to the virus.
You'll most likely have antibodies - proteins that circulate in the blood and recognise foreign substances like viruses - T cells and B cells.
People who have recovered from the virus have been found to have all of these components.
While scientists still don't know for certain how long immunity from coronavirus lasts, recent studies have provided some answers.
One led by Public Health England showed that most people who have had the virus are protected from catching it again for at least five months.
However, it is likely that this natural immunity won't last as long as the immunity given to you by a vaccine, and you can still be reinfected and pass on the virus to others even if you have no symptoms.
For these reasons, you should still take up the jab even if you have been infected with Covid before.
The NHS Inform guidance states: "Even if you've already had coronavirus, you could still get it again.
"The vaccine will reduce your risk of another infection and the seriousness of your symptoms if you do get it again.
"If you've recently tested positive for coronavirus – even if you have no symptoms – you should wait until 4 weeks after the date you were tested before getting the vaccine.
"The vaccine is your best protection against coronavirus."
Can you catch Covid after having the vaccine?
Both Covid vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of you suffering from the virus.
It takes your body a week or two to build up some protection from a first dose.
But, like all medicines, no vaccine is completely effective.
It is possible that you may still get coronavirus despite being inoculated, but the illness should be less severe.
The UK Government advises that you should continue to take the recommended precautions to avoid becoming reinfected.


Advice + proposals regarding automodule naming
Robert Scholte rfscholte at
Mon Jan 16 09:37:08 UTC 2017
This is a message from Robert Scholte and Brian Fox. We both have been
talking about this topic several weeks with other Maven developers and
came to the conclusion that we should warn the jigsaw team with their
current approach regarding auto modules. We will share our experiences,
thoughts, conclusions and will suggest two proposals.
Traditionally, the Java ecosystem has been very mature in terms of naming
and namespacing. The reverse fqdn introduced into the java package was a
great choice to ensure classes don't conflict. Popular build tools such as
Maven and nearly all those that followed built upon that this key concept
with the introduction of "GroupId" also using the fqdn as part of the name
to ensure the coordinates were properly namespaced.
We've seen some ecosystems diverge from this leading to new challenges
that ultimately had to be reversed. A great example can be seen in the "
tragic mistake from npm creators " [1] which was to launch without a
namespace concept. Eventually, NPM started running out of useful names and
had to backtrack to introduce "scopes" which is really just a namespace
[2]. The real problem here is that the major change in namespace was
backed in after several years of momentum without it. It's taken a long
time for tooling and best practice to catch up to scopes and in the
interim, people have been left with a dual mode, some namespaced, some not
namespaced situation that has created chaos. [3]
The real issue at hand here as we consider behaviors in the jigsaw
automodule revolves around two well studied concepts.
The most important is the "Default effect" [3] which states that whatever
the default behavior is will become the most prominent best practice. A
default that uses a filename to generate a very short, un-namespaced
module id effectively sets the behavior to create generic names that will
eventually conflict...exactly what we've seen in npm.
Additionally, The switching costs introduced in overcoming a default
un-namespaced module id to one with a unique namespace is also significant
once you consider all the potential users. This is why API change is hard,
and changing the module id after the fact from the default is effectively
an API change.
The second principal at hand is the "Principle of least astonishment". We
want to find a default that doesn't violate what most users would consider
to be the most obvious. One could argue the current auto module algorithm
doesn't violate this principle, but it's important to consider alternate
suggestions in this light.
First, lets explore the potential downsides if the default effect takes
hold with the currently generated auto module id. In Apache Maven, the
artifact id is the part of the coordinate that generates the filename.
This means that com.somecompany:artifact:version will become
artifact-version.jar, which would result in automodule id "artifact".
Armed with this understanding, that does an analysis of the Maven
ecosystem have to say about potential conflicts in the automodule id?
If we ignore the groupid and version of all the components in the Maven
Central repository, we end up with over 13,500 (7% of the total
group:artifact combinations) conflicts. This does not consider conflicts
across other repositories, or within customer portfolios yet it is pretty
telling. Conflicts will happen. In some cases, the number of conflicts on
the same common names is well above 100. The list of conflicts as of
October, 2016 can be seen here. [6]
At this point, hopefully we've made the case for at least establishing a
default module id that
1. Uses namespaces to minimizes id conflicts when possible
2. Leverages the default effect to create a de facto best practice
3. Follows the principle of least astonishment
We have two potential proposals that solve these goals.
Proposal 1: Leverage existing coordinates when available.
Maven is inarguably the most popular build system for Java components,
with Maven Central being the default and largest repository of Java
components in the world. By default, every jar built by Maven
automatically gets a simple properties file inserted into it with its
unique coordinates. Now, not every jar in Central was built with Maven,
however 94% of them were, as we can find the file in
1,806,023 of the 1,913,561 central components. Talk about the default
effect in action!
It's further important to recognize that given a jar with a
declaring coordinates, it means that the project itself has chosen those
coordinates as their own name. In other words, this is how they refer to
themselves, even if other consumers may not be using Maven directly.
If automodule were able to peek inside a jar and generate the default id
using the groupid and artifactid present in the file, this would nearly
eliminate all instances of id conflict because a significant portion of
the Java ecosystem is in fact built with Maven. Additionally, the fact
that 1.8 million (and counting) modules would have namespace as the
default behavior means we've taken a huge step in setting the best
practice of picking module ids with a namepace. Additionally, since the
project itself has chosen these coordinates and uses them as their primary
distribution mechanism, this follows the principle of least astonishment
to consumers regardless of their chosen build system. Finally, since all
of the above are true, it's unlikely the project would need to migrate to
a new module id when they adopt jigsaw natively, thus avoiding an API
switching cost for their users.
Proposal 2: Drop automodules
Right now Jigsaw tries to calculate a module name solely based on the name
of the jar file, which now already causes issues. Besides the fact that
the module name is not guaranteed unique compared with its Maven
coordinate, there are extra transformations which makes it even less
guaranteed that it is unique; e.g. dashes are replaced by dots (which are
both valid artifactId characters), in some cases the number and their
following characters are stripped off. For artifacts like
jboss-servlet-api_4.0_spec it makes sense, however we already see issues
here where commons-lang, commons-lang2 and commons-lang3 get the same
module name,
even though they have different artifactIds and contain different
packages. Choosing different artifactIds and packages was a very wise
decision because it made it possible that these jars could live next to
each other. Removing that separation by the authors is a very unwise
Another known example is the jsrNNN jars, which now all get jsr as the
module name.
Is it highly unlikely there is one single rule to capture all the use
cases and which always result in a module name we can work with.
For that reason the other proposal is to simply drop automodules. Don't
try to come up with a name for unnamed jars. It might look like the
feature of automodules makes migrating easier because every dependency
will get a name so can complete your module-info for all requirements, but
we expect that once Jigsaw comes to speed the invalid module names are
actually blocking further development due to name collisions or forced
renaming by transitive modular jars.
The advantage of this proposal is that library builders are not forced to
keep the proposed module name in order to maintain backwards compatibility
with the default.. Instead library builders can pick a more suitable
module name. The modular system doesn't allow the same package to be
exported by multiple jars (and automodules exports every package). Library
builders can fix this is their new jars, however if end users would
require both jars because they were specified as requirements in different
transitive jars, you cannot compile this project. There's just no
dependency-excludes like Maven has, because "requires" in the module-info
really means requires. Dropping automodules will prevent these kind of
issues, because a package can only be exported by a named module.
Sure, this means that for end users they cannot refer to every jar in
their module-info. But at least if they add a "requires" to their
module-info, they can ensure that it'll always refer to the intended
modular jar. With build tools like Maven the chance of missing artifacts
on the classpath has already been reduced a lot. In general builds have
become quite stable, so we don't expect that developers will translate all
dependencies to the module-info file, especially if we warn them about the
possible consequences of depending on automodules. Only referring to named
modules and even a single "requires" is already a gain. There's no reason
to try to speed this up and give the developer the false impression that
it'll keep working when upgrading to real modular jars. Focus should be on
the target, not on the path how to reach it.
Dropping the automodules will prevent a lot of discussions about what is
the correct way to select a module name and will give the responsibility
for the name back to the place where it belongs: the developer.
[3] The fact that so much of the npm ecosystem is effectively
not-namespaced is has actually
created potential build time malware injection possibilities. If I know of
a package in use by a
company through log analysis


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Fluid Thread Patterns
Thin threads of fluids show how conveyor belt speeds control fluid pattern behavior in both experiments and models. A thin thread of viscous fluid (translucent threads at left) is poured onto a moving belt, creating a dazzling array of intricate patterns. Simulations (gold threads at right) reproduce this rich and complex behavior, confirming the accuracy of a theoretical model developed to describe the phenomenon.
Reporters and Editors
Reporters may freely use this image. Credit format: Image courtesy of Columbia University (2011).


Cable, Wisconsin
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Location of Cable, Wisconsin
Location of Cable, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46°12′11″N 91°16′0″W / 46.20306°N 91.26667°W / 46.20306; -91.26667
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Bayfield
 - Total 71.4 sq mi (184.9 km2)
 - Land 69.2 sq mi (179.3 km2)
 - Water 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2)
Elevation[1] 1,362 ft (415 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 825
 - Density 12.1/sq mi (4.7/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 54821
Area code(s) 715 and 534
FIPS code 55-11675[2]
GNIS feature ID _PHONE_[1]
Cable is a town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 825 at the 2010 U.S. census.[3] The census-designated place of Cable and the unincorporated communities of Leonards and Radspur are located in the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.4 square miles (185.0 km²), of which, 69.2 square miles (179.3 km²) of it is land and 2.2 square miles (5.6 km²) of it (3.05%) is water.
Cable is located 16 miles northeast of the city of Hayward.
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 836 people, 381 households, and 230 families residing in the town. The population density was 12.1 people per square mile (4.7/km²). There were 697 housing units at an average density of 10.1 per square mile (3.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.16% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.12% of the population.
There were 381 households out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.76.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $26,645 versus $16,484 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,985. About 8.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.
Coordinates: 46°12′29″N 91°17′32″W / 46.20806°N 91.29222°W / 46.20806; -91.29222
U.S. Highway 63 and County Highway M serve as main routes in the community.
Cable is the starting point of the American Birkebeiner cross-country skiing race, which ends in nearby Hayward, and the end point of the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival mountain bike race.
 3. ^ "Community Facts" (in English). American Factfinder. 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2014.


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scrunch down(redirected from scrunched them down)
1. To crouch or huddle into a small, cramped position. We all scrunched down so that the guards wouldn't be able to see us. Would the people in the front row mind scrunching down in their seats so the people in back can see better, please?
2. To squeeze, crush, or crumple something into a smaller shape, size, or space. A noun or pronoun can be used between "scrunch" and "down"; often followed by "into (something)." I scrunched the note down into a ball and tossed it across the room to Jake. I had to scrunch my suit down into the case in order for it close shut.
scrunch something down(into something)
1. to squeeze something into a smaller size or shape. He scrunched the wad of paper down into a hard ball. Liz scrunched down the cloth into a pad for the hot pan. Scrunch the boxes down before you throw them away.
2. to pack something tightly into something. Dave scrunched his clothing down into the drawer and closed it. Dave scrunched down his clothing into the suitcase.
to squeeze or huddle down into a smaller shape. Mary scrunched down, trying to hide behind the chair. The children scrunched down so they wouldn't be seen.
scrunch down into something
to squeeze down into a small area or container. Fred scrunched down into his seat, hoping no one would see him there. Don't scrunch down into your seat. It's bad for your posture.

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text: This paper studies the pricing strategies for personalized product bundles. In such problems, a seller provides a variety of products for which customers can construct a personalized bundle and send a request for quote (RFQ) to the seller. The seller, after reviewing the RFQ, has to determine a price based on which the customer either purchases the whole bundle or nothing. Such problems are faced by many companies in practice, and they are very difficult because of the potential unlimited possible configurations of the bundle and the correlations among the individual products. In this paper, we propose a novel top-down and bottom-up approach to solve this problem. In the top-down step, we decompose the bundle into each component and calibrate a value score for each component. In the bottom-up step, we aggregate the components back to the bundle, define important features of the bundle, and segment different RFQs by those bundle features as well as customer attributes. Then we estimate a utility function for each segment based on historical sales data and derive an optimal price for each incoming RFQ. We show that such a model overcomes the aforementioned difficulties and can be implemented efficiently. We test our approach using empirical data from a major information technology service provider and the test result shows that the proposed approach can improve the effectiveness of pricing significantly.


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Toothpaste Bits : by Bite
Made with clean, vegan-friendly ingredients, Bite's toothpaste bits will keep your teeth healthy and our oceans clean.
About the Brand
Introducing the first ever toothpaste tablet made with nHAp. Nano-Hydroxyapatite (aka nHAp) is a non-toxic fluoride alternative which has been proven to remineralize enamel and kick sensitivity to the curb.
Important: Since Bite's Bits are small chewable tablets, they can be a choking hazard to little ones under 3.
- Bite down on your Bit
- Brush with a wet toothbrush
- Smile and watch it foam up like magic
- Repeat twice a day, every day


Note: I received a free copy of this product for review purposes. Some links in this review might be affiliate programs, so I'll make some coffee money if you buy. You get it at the normal price though!
Rocket German Review
Reviewed by: The German Project
Rocket German "dashboard" screenshot
Rocket German is an online German course and app from Rocket Languages. It comes in three levels making it suitable for beginner to intermediate German learners.
Rocket German doesn't have quite the same flashy marketing as bigger names like Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur or Fluenz. It's also nowhere near as cute as that Duolingo owl. But you'll see a lot of people talking about it because it seems to offer a whole lot, without costing the earth.
On first glance it can be a bit hard to understand exactly what you're getting with Rocket German: There are podcast-style lessons, a grammar course, and a bunch of other tools for each lesson with a sugar-dusting of gamification, badges, awards and other trinkets.
So how does it actually work?
Let's take a look.
The interactive audio course
The first place you start in Rocket German is with the "Interactive Audio Course".
The Interactive Audio lessons are essentially podcasts. You can listen to them on your computer, download them to a music device, or access them through the app. They're all around 20 minutes long, which is a good length for me: Long enough to learn something, but not so long that it gets dull.
Rocket German interactive audio lesson screenshot
Confession time: In the past I've hurled a lot of criticism at language audio courses for teaching useless stuff at the beginning. Stuff like how to book a hotel room over the phone. Who does that anymore?
But Rocket German teaches you something much more useful: Within the first three interactive audio lessons you've learned how to how to order both tea and coffee in German. Now that's some useful language skills.
The Interactive Audio lessons are structured around a conversation. When the lesson starts, you'll hear a Pretty Intimidating Conversation, and then over the next twenty minutes Lena and Paul will break it down.
Rocket German audio lesson transcript
Part of a conversation from an audio lesson. (The actual lessons are like podcasts, but you also get written transcripts and notes to practice with.)
In these audio lessons you'll do a lot of pronunciation practice (occasionally right down to individual syllables — useful for those really long German words) and you'll learn a bit about how the words work.
Most importantly, you'll learn how to use all those words and constructions in a variety of other ways, so you can quickly start joining in real life conversations.
Update: The Interactive Audio lessons were re-written and re-recorded in 2020 with a new (American) host and two native German speakers. The previous host was a little grating. If you read other reviews that mention an annoying host... they're probably referring to the old versions of the lessons.
Overall I found the audio lessons taught me a surprising amount of useful German in a short space of time. They strike a nice balance between:
 1. Essential and usable German building blocks
 2. Cultural insights
 3. Pronunciation practice
Most importantly, what you get out of these lessons is a whole lot of motivation. Motivation comes from being able to see great results in a short space of time, and that's what these lessons deliver.
They don't necessarily go into a whole lot of depth, but that's where the next course component comes in...
The "language and culture" course
The audio course covers the most essential German you need to survive, and it gets you "functional" fast. But if you want to become fully fluent in German, the audio course isn't going to get you all the way there.
So Rocket German also comes with a more detailed written grammar course that can be used alongside the audio course. (They call it the "language and culture" course, but it's mostly grammar and vocabulary, with a few extra cultural insights included.)
This is more like a traditional-style German course. They cover in greater depth all of the nitty-gritty that the audio course skims over. The explanations are straightforward, and there's a lot of that lovely clear audio built-in, so you can practice hearing and speaking the words.
Rocket German grammar course layout
The "language and culture" lessons go into more depth than the audio course. There's audio and pronunciation practice for almost every audio example.
If you don't like learning all the technical grammar points in these lessons — that's ok. I'd recommend that you just stick to the interactive audio lessons, which are much easier to digest.
Once you start to get a little bit more curious, or you bump up against something you can't figure out, you can come back to these lessons.
(Curiosity is the best fuel for learning!)
Practicing and reinforcing what you've learned
One of my biggest weaknesses when learning a new language is that it's tempting to skip through the material too quickly. I think I understand it, so I move onto the next section. Then it all evaporates from my memory when I need it most.
Rocket German gives you a bunch of tools at the end of every lesson to make sure you've fully mastered every single angle of the material before you move onto the next step.
It tests your listening, your writing, your pronunciation, and your ability to find the right words when you're under pressure!
The tests use a self-rating system (so it's up to you to be honest) and spaced-repetition (so if something is difficult, you'll keep seeing it until it's easy). I've found these exercises challenge me to slow down and really learn the material, and my recall and confidence is better.
One of my favorite tools is the flash card game — simple but effective.
Rocket German flash cards example
Each lesson comes with a corresponding set of flashcards, or you can create your own to focus on words and phrases that you really want to practice.
Testing your pronunciation
If you've ever been afraid to speak your German out loud, for fear that nobody would understand you... you'll like this next feature.
Every single audio example in Rocket German has a voice-recording tool built in, so you can record your pronunciation and see how good it is.
Rocket German pronunciation tool example
In the first example, I got it right. In the second example I said the wrong name. Rocket German uses red text to highlight where you went wrong.
The tool is based on similar voice recognition technology to the technology in your phone that lets you give it voice commands.
The idea is that if you can get it to understand your German... you'll probably be easily understood by an actual German-speaking person. Right?
There are three difficulty levels that are supposed to require more refined pronunciation. In my testing I didn't notice much difference between the levels, but it could simply be that my German pronunciation is sehr gut.
You can try it out on the Rocket German website, about halfway down the page.
Who is Rocket German suitable for?
 - Anyone who needs a fast grasp of some German basics: The Interactive Audio Course is a great introduction. It's fun to listen to, teaches you a surprising amount, and it gives you real, usable German building blocks from very early in the course.
 - Anyone who wants to become fluent: The addition of the "language and culture" lessons means you can dig deeper and learn more grammar and vocabulary. Rocket German comes in three levels so you can go all the way from beginner to advanced.
 - German learners who have trouble getting German to "stick": The testing tools are really useful for locking the material into your memory, and they're fun as well.
 - Anyone taking a German course who wants extra help: The "language and culture" courses and testing tools can be used alongside another course for revision and practice.
The things I really like are...
 - It gives you meaningful results, fast: The course is front-loaded with useful language, so you can actually start using it from day one. This is a lot more motivating than courses that start with grammar basics, and it means you're more likely to stick with it.
 - But it's also includes a really comprehensive grammar course: So that after that initial burst of accomplishment, you can also dig down and learn the finer details of the language. This is a course that just keeps giving.
 - It's good for different learning styles: Rocket German offers different approaches to learning German. You might learn best through tests and games, or through listening to the audio course, or by reading through the lessons. You can pick the strategy that works best for you.
 - But it's not a gimmick: Some language courses are little more than fancy games that make you feel like you're doing well, but don't really help you become fluent in German. Rocket German is, underneath, a rock solid traditional German course with some fun ways of approaching the tried-and-true material. (Yes, there are 16 ways of saying "my" in German. Yes, Rocket German will teach you all of them.)
 - There's an app for iOS and Android so you can do the entire course from your smartphone or tablet.
 - No software to install on a laptop/desktop. It's an online course, so you just go to their website, log in, and it all works. No need to download anything or muck around installing things. It just works.
 - Good bang for buck: At the time of writing this, you can get the first level for under a hundred bucks. That gets you 29 interactive audio lessons, 34


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Mobilizing Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP)
"People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible." –TOM VILSACK, US Secretary of Agriculture
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) is a strategic approach to community health improvement. This tool helps communities improve health and quality of life through community-wide strategic planning. Using MAPP, communities seek to achieve optimal health by identifying and using their resources wisely, taking into account their unique circumstances and needs, and forming effective partnerships for strategic action.
The MAPP tool was developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) in cooperation with the Public Health Practice Program Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A work group composed of local health officials, CDC representatives, community representatives, and academicians developed MAPP between 1997 and 2000. The vision for implementing MAPP is:
"Communities achieving improved health and quality
of life by mobilizing partnerships and taking strategic action."
Communities that have undertaken MAPP have experienced the following benefits:
- Creates a healthy community and a better quality of life.
- Increases the visibility of public health within the community.
- Anticipates and manages change.
- Creates a stronger public health infrastructure.
- Engages the community and creates community ownership for public health issues.
Alaska's MAPP Program
The Alaska MAPP Program was established as a cooperative initiative between Health Promotion and the Section of Public Health Nursing in 2006 in order to assist Alaska communities in developing and implementing community-wide strategic plans. The ultimate goals of Alaska's MAPP effort are for communities to achieve optimal health, improve coordination of serves and resources, and build a stronger public health partnership system. Using the national model and materials, Health Promotion provides the following services:
- On-site and statewide training on the MAPP framework
- Technical assistance on all phases of the MAPP
- Location specific consultation on:
- community organizing
- coalition development
- community assessment
- strategic planning
- evidence-based public health
- Access to national and Alaska specific resources
- Community networking across Alaska
Alaska Specific Resources:
National Association of City and County Health Officials:
For more information, please contact:
Jayne E. Andreen, Manager
Division of Public Health
Department of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box 110614
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0614


Demolition Grade Plates
Demolition Grade Plates
Modern demolition methods often call for for areas within the zone of operations to be protected for the activities of falling masonry and structures and heavy plant. Most hirers refuse to let their roadplate equipment be used for this purpose because of the very real risk of them being damaged and/or bent.
Similarly, grouser and cleated tracked machines and High Reach Demolition Excavators also have the potential to very quickly ruin pristine flat plates.
At roadplatehire we always have a quantity of not quite perfectly flat plates for just this kind of work.*
We'll lay plates where angels fear to tread!
Typical applications:
 - Can be used for covering hardened or unmade ground such as playing fields and lawns areas, zones where subterranean conditions are undetermined or sensitive required to support of massive loads, for heavier traffic such as trucks, cranes and machinery
 - Areas to be affected by the detonation of explosives and or pyrotechnics
 - Base for temporary structures
 - To protect areas where collapsing brickwork, concrete or masonry will be landed on
Mass: Various
Mechanical handling: Various
SALLY Only: Various
Anti skid: Various
Securing method: Various
*Obviously should the plates not be returned or are completely beyond any use then there may be a charge.
Specification sheet
Case study: Big Bang at Battersea


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WindTracker and WindLogger comparison / difference
LeWL WindLogger Vs WindTracker
Logic Energy's WindLogger (LeWL) and WindTracker are compact, self-contained and robust loggers both designed for wind data collection and recording. They are used for small scale wind turbine site assessment up to around 15 metres hub height. The devices are broadly similar in function, but differ in terms of:
- Wind data calculation and manipulation
- Wind data recording and presentation
The WindLogger can be configured for different recording intervals and anemometers, and gives a complete timestamped data set for use in analysis software. The WindLogger comes with simple report and analysis software and spreadsheet, but other analysis software can also be used.
The main features are:
- Recording intervals of 1 minute or 10 minutes.
- Records data for 2 anemometers (speed) and 1 wind vane (direction).
- Time-stamped data for each interval includes average, maximum, and standard deviation of wind speed; average wind direction; and internal temperature.
- Data stored on SD memory card in standard CSV data file, suitable for import into spreadsheet or wind analysis software.
- Logger comes with SD card, and contains setup software, user guide and analysis tools.
- Logger can be configured from PC using a setup utility or serial port terminal.
The WindTracker is a simple but effective wind data logger that requires very little setup and allows you to generate a wind data report with minimum effort.
The main features are:
- Measures speed and direction for 1 anemometer and 1 wind vane.
- Continuously samples speed/direction. Updates internal statistics each hour.
- Writes current data to SD memory card on demand (insert the card to get new data). Each wind report contains a summary of the site wind profile for the entire monitoring period.
- Wind data summary is stored in a compact file that can be uploaded to the wind report generator on the Logic Energy website to create a graphical wind report.
- Wind report data includes:
- Average wind speed.
- Wind Speed Frequency Distribution – shows how often the wind speed wind reaches specific values (12 speed bands/bins from 2 to 13+ m/s).
- Average wind direction for each wind speed band (based on 16 direction bins).
- WindTracker comes with SD memory card and contains instructions. SD card is just used to configure the device and collect wind data, and should not be permanently left in the device.
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Xojo Dojo is a free and easy way to get started with programming on the Raspberry Pi. With Xojo Dojo you can use the Xojo programming language, along with a few other special commands to make simple Pi programs that can use text, graphics and GPIO.
Download Xojo Dojo to your Raspberry Pi and unzip it. Go to the XojoDojo folder and double-click the XojoDojo executable.
If the file is nor marked as an executable file, you may have to manually do this by right-clicking on it, and selecting "Properties". Switch to the Permissions tab and in the Access Control section make sure Executable is set to "Anyone". Click OK.
When Xojo Dojo starts it displays an empty window that is the code editor.
You can type some code to get started. For example, this simple code displays text:
Print "Hello, World!"
Type that code and click Run in the toolbar. Xojo Dojo will switch to the Text tab and you'll see the output "Hello, World!".
Xojo Dojo includes several sample projects to show you some of its commands and capabilities. To look at an example project, click Open in the File menu and go to the Scripts folder in the XojoDojo folder. These are the included examples:
- Bounce: A graphics demo that draws a ball that leaves a multi-colored trail as it bounces around the screen. Press the Stop button on the toolbar to stop the demo.
- Boxes: A graphics demo that draws 1000 multi-colored boxes of varying sizes on the screen.
- BubbleSort: An implemention of the Bubble Sort sorting algorithm.
- DiceRoll: Simulates the rolling of two dice a certain number of times and then tells you how often each dice total amount occurred.
- DragonSweep: A graphics demo that draws a fractal "dragon". Based on an IBM PCjr BASIC program from Compute! magazine in March 1986.
- GPIOAlarm: With a piezo speaker wired to your Pi using the GPIO, this program makes it sound like an alarm. View the wiring diagram.
- GPIOButtonLED: With a a button and LED wired to your Pi using the GPIO, this program lights the LED when the button is pressed. View the wiring diagram.
- GPIOLEDBlink: With an LED wired to your Pi using GPIO, this program makes the LED blink. View the wiring diagram.
- GPIOTune: With a piezo speaker wired to your Pi using the GPIO, this program plays a short tune. View the wiring diagram.
- GuessTheNumber: Try to guess a number picked by the program.
- HelloWorld: Simple display of text.
- LongLoop: A long-running loop that outputs text.
- MazePattern: Displays a text output that looks like a maze (but is not a maze). Based on a Commodore 64 BASIC program from 10 PRINT.
- Olympic: Draws the Olympic rings.
- ShowPicture: Prompts you to choose a picture on your drive and displays it.
- Sieve: Calculates the Sieve of Eratosthenes, popular benchmarking program in the 1980s.
- SineWave: Displays a text-based sine wave.
Xojo Dojo uses XojoScript and can thus use all the language commands that are part of Xojo. Xojo Dojo cannot use any of the Xojo frameworks.
Xojo Dojo has its own small set of custom commands it can use, which are described below.
Clears the Graphics output screen.
Clears the Text output screen.
Draws a line from position x1, y1 to position x2, y2.
Draws an oval at position x, y and using with w and height h. To draw a circle, make w and h the same.
Draw the picture at the specified path at position x, y.
Draws a rectangle at position x, y using width w and height h.
Draws a string s on the graphics screen at position x, y. Optionally specify a width and whether the string is condensed if it cannot fit.
The end of line character to use with strings.
Stops a timer started with StartTimer, returning the milliseconds of the elapsed time.
Draws a filled oval at position x, y and using with w and height h. To draw a circle, make w and h the same. Change the fill color using the ForeColor command.
Draws a filled rectangle rectangle at position x, y using width w and height h. Change the fill color using the ForeColor command.
Sets the color to use for drawing and fill commands.
Read a value from a GPIO pin.
Write a value to a GPIO pin.
Set a GPIO pin as either input or output.
Initialize GPIO. WiringPi library must be installed on the Pi.
Sets up tones for a pin.
Sends a tone to a pin.
Used with GPIO DigitalRead and DigitalWrite commands to indicate a pin is for input.
Used with GPIO DigitalRead and DigitalWrite commands to indicate a pin is off.
Used with GPIO DigitalRead and DigitalWrite commands to indicate a pin is on.
Used with GPIO DigitalRead and DigitalWrite commands to indicate a pin is for output.
Generates a random integer between startValue and endValue (inclusive).
Switches to the graphics output screen.
Starts a timer.
Returns True when the user has clicked the Stop button on the toolbar. Use it to end your programs that run in a long loop.
Pauses your program execution. The default is 10 milliseconds, but you can specify your own value.
If you want to make full-featured apps for the Raspberry Pi you can try the full version of Xojo. You can also check out the free book: Programming the Raspberry Pi with Xojo and the Raspberry Pi topic of the User Guide.


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'Recommendations to enhance the use of personhood tools to improve clinical care across sectors'
was created by the Behavioural Supports Ontario Lived Experience Advisory Members. The purpose of the Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Lived Experience Advisory (LEA) is to unite individuals with lived experience across Ontario who share a common vision to improve care for older adults living with dementia, complex mental health, substance use and/or other neurological conditions and their families. To learn more about the Advisory or to join, please visit the Dementia Crossroads Website
Upon the advisory's inception, a priority goal surfaced to develop recommendations to enhance the use of personhood tools in different clinical care sectors (i.e., the "Personhood Tools Project"). Members voiced that when caring for someone living with one or more of the conditions listed under BSO's target population, it is essential to remember them as people with their own values, interests, preferences and histories. Information about someone's personhood provides them with a voice regarding their care preferences and needs in cases where they may no longer be able to verbalize their wishes.
The sharing of elements related to one's personhood can also assist staff across all sectors in building relationships, providing personalized care, and developing care plans that are tailored to the individual. In the context of BSO, information about an individual's personhood assists in identifying potential triggers and/or causes of responsive behaviours along with strategies to reduce their incidence and better support the individual through non-pharmacological interventions. The BSO LEA Members also suggest that leveraging personhood information in clinical care across sectors can reduce stigma, foster respect, increase safety, enhance empathy, promote care continuity, and improve the overall care experience. Ultimately, the members of the advisory saw how providing information related to one's personhood could be a vehicle to improving the delivery of person and family-centered care while also emphasizing dignity across all sectors.
On this webpage, you will find the recommendations which you can download in PDF format. This page also includes web links to all of the Recommended Personhood Tools mentioned in the document as well as other related resources. If you have implemented one of these tools or another personhood tool in your organization, we would love to hear from you! For more information about this initiative or to share how you use one or more of these tools, you can contact Sharon Osvald, BSO Lived Experience Facilitator at _EMAIL_


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**Cat Eye and Adaptive Lighting: Illuminating Special Conditions with Precision**
Chevrolet's Cat Eye design, renowned for its aesthetic allure, goes beyond mere visual appeal. One of its standout features lies in the ability to adapt its illumination to special driving conditions, ensuring optimal visibility and safety. In this article, we explore how the Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system navigates various challenging scenarios with precision.
**1. Dynamic Turn Signals:**
Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system often includes dynamic turn signals, enhancing visibility during turns or lane changes. The lights intuitively follow the direction of the vehicle's movement, alerting other road users to your intended actions. This feature is especially valuable in busy urban environments or on highways with multiple lanes.
**2. Auto-Leveling for Uneven Terrain:**
In off-road or uneven terrain conditions, the Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system incorporates auto-leveling technology. This ensures that the lights adjust to the vehicle's angle, providing consistent illumination of the road ahead. Auto-leveling contributes to a safer off-road driving experience by reducing blind spots and maintaining clear visibility.
**3. Adaptive Beam Control:**
To avoid dazzling oncoming drivers and ensure a focused beam on the road, Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system may include adaptive beam control. This technology adjusts the angle and range of the headlights based on factors such as vehicle speed, steering input, and environmental conditions. The result is a precisely controlled beam that optimizes visibility without causing discomfort to others.
**4. Weather-Responsive Lighting:**
In adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rain or snow, the Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system can respond dynamically. The lights may adjust their intensity and focus to cut through precipitation, providing a clear view of the road ahead. This adaptability enhances safety by optimizing visibility in challenging weather.
**5. Cornering Lights for Enhanced Curves:**
When navigating curves or tight corners, the Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system may activate cornering lights. These additional lights illuminate the path in the direction of the turn, enhancing peripheral visibility and reducing the risk of surprises in low-visibility scenarios. This feature is particularly beneficial during nighttime driving.
**6. Low-Speed Illumination:**
In low-speed driving scenarios, such as parking or maneuvering in tight spaces, the Cat Eye's adaptive lighting system may offer specialized low-speed illumination. This focused and controlled lighting helps drivers navigate confined spaces with precision, minimizing the risk of collisions or mishaps.
**7. Highway Mode for Extended Range:**
During highway driving, the adaptive lighting system may engage a specialized mode that extends the range of illumination. This enhances visibility for drivers at higher speeds, providing a clear view of the road ahead and potential obstacles in the distance. Highway mode contributes to a safer driving experience, especially during long-distance travel.
**8. User-Selectable Modes:**
Some Cat Eye models may offer user-selectable lighting modes, allowing drivers to customize the adaptive lighting system based on their preferences or specific driving conditions. This flexibility empowers drivers to tailor the illumination to suit their individual needs, enhancing the overall driving experience.
**Conclusion: Precision Illumination for Every Drive**
In conclusion, Chevrolet's Cat Eye design goes beyond aesthetics by incorporating an adaptive lighting system that excels in various driving conditions. Whether navigating turns, braving adverse weather, or cruising on the highway, the Cat Eye's precision illumination enhances safety and visibility. This seamless integration of style and functionality reinforces the Cat Eye's status as a beacon of innovation in automotive design.


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Tehničko-tehnološki tehničari/tehničko-tehnološke tehničarke d. n.
This unit group covers physical and engineering science technicians not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 311: Physical and Engineering Science Technicians. For instance, the unit group includes those who assist scientists and engineers engaged in developing procedures or conducting research on safety, biomedical, environmental or industrial and production engineering.
In such cases tasks would include -
(a) collecting data and providing technical assistance regarding: efficient, safe and economic utilization of personnel, material and equipment; methods of work and sequence of operations and supervision of their implementation; and efficient layout of plant or establishment;
(b) aiding in the identification of potential hazards and introducing safety procedures and devices;
(c) modifying and testing equipment and devices used in the prevention, control and remediation of environmental pollution, in site remediation and land reclamation;
(d) assisting in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under the direction of an engineer;
(e) assisting engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Engineering technician (production)
- Fire investigator
- Forensic science technician
- Quantity surveying technician
- Robotics technician
- Time and motion study technician
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Production engineer - 2141
- Time and motion study engineer - 2141
- Quantity surveyor - 2149
- Aeronautics engineering technician - 3115


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Top 5 Reasons to use Direct Water Injection when Stabilizing Soil
- Uniform Consistency — Direct Injection controls the precise application of water accurately to the exact percentage needed for the stabilized cross section to reach optimum moisture.
- Gravity — Water runs downhill and puddles in low spots, so when "top dressing" or applying water through a spray bar there is no guarantee the cross section is receiving the same application of water for the stabilized area.
- Adjust for Overlap — Direct injection capabilities allow for the operator to control the width of the application area by activating or restricting water nozzles. (A remaining 4' section can effectively receive the water without over hydrating the previously stabilized adjacent area)
- Adapt to Changing Ground Conditions — Direct injection capabilities allow the operator to quickly adjust the amount of water applied to reach optimum moisture for the stabilized section. Project soils rarely retain the same moisture content or makeup throughout a site, so it's important to be able to adjust for these different ground conditions.
- Better Results & Strengths — When proper moisture is applied consistently the stabilized cross section is better controlled, more uniform, and stronger.
It's not always possible to use direct injection, but when it is, it is the best way to add moisture to your stabilized section. It's the Rock Solid Way!


Japan's 1909 "Korean Fisheries Guide"
The following are some pages from Japan's 1909 "Korean Fisheries Guide," which were posted HERE by Mr. Tanaka Kunitaka. If I can get a translation of the Ulleungdo section, I will add it to the post.
Map of Ulleungdo (1909 Korean Fisheries Guide)
Uldo (Ulleungdo) County (1909 Korean Fisheries Guide)
Another Page Describing Ulleungdo
 1. The map is called 「鬱陵島全図」 and there are Jukdo(竹嶼)and Kwannundo(鼠頂島 Sokouto=観音島) on the map.
 On the first page, it clearly states that eastern limit of Ulleundo is 130°54′.
 And on p708-709, there are place name like 石門洞 (Sok-Mun) and 石亭浦(Chon-Sok-Po). You can see that the word 石 was pronounced as "Sok", not Tok or Dok on Ulleundo in those days.
 It also states that Japanese found many squids around the island and started Squid fishery in 1903. Korean on Ulleundo mainly used to do only farming and all they did was collecting seaweeds for marine product, but Koreans under middle class learned from Japanese and started fishing squids three years ago (1906?).
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 3. Thank you, Kaneganese. I had been wondering when squid fishing started on Ulleungdo. Also, notice that it said that Koreans did not start fishing for squid until 1906, three years after the Japanese started. Why did the Koreans wait so long? I think it was because Koreans on Ulleungdo at the time were not equipped to do that kind of fishing, or any kind of deep-sea fishing, which would explain why they were working on Japanese fishing boats, instead of their own, at the beginning of the 20th century.
 As other documents have shown, Koreans on Ulleungdo at the beginning of the 20th century were farmers, not fishermen, and, therefore, they had little reason and probably no means to travel beyond Ulleungdo to Liancourt Rocks (Dokdo/Takeshima). Even the Korean ships from the Cholla region, which visited Ulleungdo about once a year, apparently did not go there to fish. From what I have read, they went there to trade and to gather seaweed.
 Documents like Japan's fishing guides are a great source of clues for understanding the situation on Ulleungdo at the turn of the 20th century. By the way, the fact that Korea did not publish such fishing guides is another clue telling us that Koreans were not deep-sea fishermen at the turn of the 20th century.
 4. When one of my friends from kindergarten was a teacher of the school in coastal city of Hokkaido, she told me that she was very interested in the huge difference between the family of fishing industry and farming one. The family member who engage in fishing outer sea always prepare the worst every time their dads leave the house for work. If you are lucky, you could make a killing, but if you are not, you could lose everything, even their lives sometimes. It is always a gamble. On the other hand, farmers always have to plan what they are going to do next, or next year and so on. They are well-organized. Chosen dynasty disdained the fisheries because of the principle of basing a country's economy on agriculture by Confucianism. It is not surprising that Korean on Ulleundo didn't engage in "real" fishing since Chosen dynasty made them to immigrate from mainland to do farming, not fishing. Even in 1906 when they learned fishery from Japanese and finally started fishing squids around Ulleundo, but only "under the middle class" of them were engaged in fishing. Apparently, there must have been some sort of discrimination even among Korean residents on Ulleundo. Japanese fishermen testified that Japanese were hiring Korean women diver from Chejudo, not Ulleundo even in 1930's.
 5. I found some easy misleadings about the Korean website(I cannt find the original pages).
 韓国水産誌 江原道 島嶼
 第二章 江原道 (…) 本道の地は 北緯三十?度三十九分乃至三十九度十分, 東經百二十?度四十一分乃至百二十九度二十九分 間に位しで(…)東方一帶日本海に沿へり. (…)
 島嶼は 國島, 牛島, 猪島, 荒島, 松島, 竹島 ※, 無路島, 德山島, 卵島等ありで就中國島大なり. 竹島及無路島は箭竹の産地どしで名あり.｣
 This original text from 方輿総誌(_PHONE_ c.a.)
 also this is introduced in the 皇城新聞 1906.06.14 as old famous places.
 and this seven small island is on the 大東方輿圖(See:nearby 歙谷
 Map of 歙谷Hup-gok on 韓国水産誌 江原道's 歙谷郡


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Smokey was an 11 foot-tall, 7 ton African bull elephant who was housed at the Oakland Zoo in California for over 25 years. He was well-known for being one of three male elephants in North America capable of breeding and he was also known for killing one of the zoo's animal keepers in 1991. The trampling death of the zookeeper led to new methods of caring for elephants in captivity that did not require the trainers to be in direct contact with the animals. Smokey passed away in 2001 from an unknown illness.
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Alternative forms
- The conversion of something in order to make it international
- (software engineering) The act or process of making a product suitable for international markets, typically by making text messages easily translatable and ensuring support of non-Latin character sets.
conversion of something to make it international
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Definitions of concurrent
a. - Acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act or opinion; contributing to the same event or effect; cooperating. 2
a. - Conjoined; associate; concomitant; existing or happening at the same time. 2
a. - Joint and equal in authority; taking cognizance of similar questions; operating on the same objects; as, the concurrent jurisdiction of courts. 2
a. - Meeting in one point. 2
n. - One who, or that which, concurs; a joint or contributory cause. 2
n. - One pursuing the same course, or seeking the same objects; hence, a rival; an opponent. 2
n. - One of the supernumerary days of the year over fifty-two complete weeks; -- so called because they concur with the solar cycle, the course of which they follow. 2
The word "concurrent" uses 10 letters: C C E N N O R R T U.
No direct anagrams for concurrent found in this word list.
Words formed by adding one letter before or after concurrent (in bold), or to ccennorrtu in any order:
s - concurrents
All words formed from concurrent by changing one letter
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DETERMINATION OF REGULATORY RELIABILITY FOR DEFORMATION OF REINFORCED-CONCRETE FLEXIBLE STRUCTURES
Vestnik Tomskogo gosudarstvennogo arkhitekturno-stroitel nogo universiteta JOURNAL of Construction and Architecture
Strength, stiffness, crack resistance requirements must be specified for any structure. These requirements are provided by the appropriate calculations. Compliance with all requirements ensures the design reliability. But due to the fact that structural analysis is performed by the limit state method, the numerical value of the reliability cannot be determined. This can be done only by applying probabilistic methods of calculation. One of the major obstacles to the use of probabilistic methods
... babilistic methods is the lack of standardized values of the structural reliability (normative reliability).Although probabilistic methods of calculation were developed in late in the 20th century, the assignment of normative reliability values encountered serious obstacles. The most serious obstacle was the consideration of the failure consequences as some consequences were quantifiable. On the other hand, much work concerned the assignment of normative structural reliability based on their bearing capacity. Only few works related to the reliability normalization using deformation and crack resistance.This paper deals with the regulatory definition of reliability using the deformation of reinforced-concrete bendings based on physiological requirements. A method for determining the normative reliability based on human sensitivity to fluctuations is proposed. The normative reliability of precast slabs is determined using the proposed method.


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| < April >
|Normal Max/ High Temperature
|Min/ Low Temperature
|Number of Wet Days (probability of rain on a day)
|Average Sunlight per day
|Average Daylight per day
|Sunny (Cloudy) Daylight Hours
|Sun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day.
- The average temperature in Khartoum in April is very, very hot at 31.9 °C (89.42 °F).
- Afternoons can be severely hot with average high temperatures reaching 40 °C (104 °F).
- Overnight temperatures are generally fairly hot with an average low of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
- The variation/ range of daily mean temperatures in April is 17 °C (30.6 °F).
- The weather in April is bone dry with no rain. An airy 0.4mm (0in) of fluid is released during on average 0.5 days.
- The heavens above Khartoum are very sunny with an average of an appreciable 10:21 of brilliant solar radiation per day.
- The shortest day is 12:15 long and the longest day is 12:40 long with an average length of 12:28.
- There are approximately 1:59 per day when bright sunshine is absent due to cloud, haze or the sun being too low on the horizon to register.
- It is sunny approximately 83.8% of daylight hours and cloudy 16.2% of daylight hours.
Check the distance to and compare the Khartoum April averages with somewhere beginning with:
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Weather Trend Graph for April in Khartoum, Sudan
Navigate to April Weather in Locations Surrounding Khartoum:
- Atbara, Sudan - 278 kms (172.8 miles) NNE
- Hudeiba, Sudan - 263.7 kms (163.9 miles) NE
- Shendi, Sudan - 154.5 kms (96 miles) NE
- Aroma, Sudan - 386.2 kms (240 miles) E
- Kassala, Sudan - 412.7 kms (256.5 miles) E
- Halfa El Gedida, Sudan - 328.4 kms (204.1 miles) E
- Wad Medani, Sudan - 166.9 kms (103.7 miles) SE
- El Showak, Sudan - 373.7 kms (232.2 miles) ESE
- Gedaref/ Azaza, Sudan - 352.4 kms (219 miles) ESE
- Sennar, Sudan - 255.2 kms (158.6 miles) SSE
- Kosti, Sudan - 270.9 kms (168.3 miles) S
- Umm Benin, Sudan - 319.5 kms (198.6 miles) SSE
- Abu Na'Ama, Sudan - 361.6 kms (224.7 miles) SSE
- Renk, Sudan - 428.8 kms (266.5 miles) S


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importHTML is a fantastic formula you can use in Google Spreadsheets. Here's Google's support documentation for importHTML:
Syntax: ImportHtml(URL, query, index)
URL is the URL of the HTML page. Either "list" or "table" indicates what type of structure to pull in from the webpage. If it's "list," the function looks for the contents of , , or tags; if it's "table," it just looks for tags. Index is the 1-based index of the table or the list on the source web page. The indices are maintained separately so there might be both a list #1 and a table #1.
Example: =ImportHtml("_URL_ "table";4). This function returns demographic information for the population of India.
Note: The limit on the number of ImportHtml functions per spreadsheet is 50.
What's even better is you can wrap this formula in other formula to get the data in the shape you want. A case in point I was recently asked:
_USER_ is it possible in GS/sheet to use ImportHTML and transpose table data on import into columns if the same source table format?
— jamestoon (_USER_) September 13, 2012
The answer is yes, you can TRANSPOSE a importHTML. Let use the Demographics of India table from the support documentation as an example. To switch columns into rows we can use
This lets us change the way the data is imported from this:
Lets now say we are only interested in the population figures for 1991 and 2001. You could always just import all the data then pull it using a cell reference. Another way of doing this is to wrap our data in a QUERY formula.
The QUERY function is a built-in function that allows you to perform a query over an array of values using the Google Visualization API Query Language.
Anyone used to tinkering with databases will recognise the query language which uses the clauses like SELECT, WHERE, GROUP_BY etc.
There are a couple of ways to query our data for the population of India in 1991 and 2001.
Using LIMIT and OFFSET
- Limit – Limits the number of returned rows.
- Offset – Skips a given number of first rows.
Using these we could use the query
"SELECT * LIMIT 2 OFFSET 4". This selects all the columns (using *) and then limits to 2 results starting from the 4th row. The order of limit/offset is important, using these the other way around won't return any results.
- Select – Selects which columns to return, and in what order. If omitted, all of the table's columns are returned, in their default order.
Because we are using importHTML as our datasource when selecting the columns we need to use the syntax Col1, Col2, Col3 …. So if you just want the year and population our query could be
"SELECT Col1, Col2 LIMIT 2 OFFSET 4"
- Where – Returns only rows that match a condition. If omitted, all rows are returned.
One issue with using limit/offset is if more data is inserted into the source table it might push your results out of the range. A way around this is to include a WHERE clause to only include data on certain conditions. WHERE allows various comparison operators like <=, =, >, multiple conditions ('and', 'or' and 'not') and more complex string comparisons like 'contains'. More information on WHERE conditions here. So if we only wan the population where the year is 1991 or 2001 we can use the query
"SELECT Col1, Col2 where Col1='*1991*' or Col1='*2001*'"
For this last example lets also TRANSPOSE the result and remove the table header:
So there you using the QUERY formula to be more selective on your html import to Google Spreadsheets. Here is a copy of the spreadsheet with all the examples I've used in this post Any questions/clarifications leave a comment.
PS Tony Hirst has also written about Using Google Spreadsheets Like a Database – The QUERY Formula and this is a place if you want some more query examples.
PPS I'm on leave now which is why this post has very little to do with CETIS or OER.


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The Colorado Research Network (CaReNet) is a practice-based research network (PBRN) with member practices that mostly care for underserved patients. The network consists of practices that may be federally qualified health centers, FQHC look-alikes, residency program practices or other practices focused on serving patients of lower resources. Practices in CaReNet are located throughout Colorado.
Since its founding in 1998, CaReNet has conducted many studies to examine primary health care, practice improvement, and access to care. CaReNet's mission is to improve health and well-being by the application of scientific methods to questions important to primary care clinicians, their patients, and their communities. CaReNet is committed to questions with the potential to understand health, disease, and illness, and the roles and values of primary care, with a particular focus on disadvantaged populations.


Guest, Barbara Hand Clow
Guest Name:
Barbara Hand Clow
Barbara Hand Clow
Guest Occupation:
Author, astrologer, cosmologist, ceremonial teacher, researcher
Guest Biography:
Barbara Hand Clow is an internationally acclaimed ceremonial teacher, astrologer, cosmologist, author, and Mayan Calendar researcher. Her numerous books include The Pleiadian Agenda, Alchemy of Nine Dimensions, Awakening the Planetary Mind and The Mayan Code. Her recent two books are part of a trilogy: Revelations of the Ruby Crystal, and its sequel, Revelations of the Aquarian Age,
Revelations of the Aquarian Age is the second of three works of fiction in the "contemporary spiritual and erotic thriller genre" by this bestselling author. The quasi-fictional narratives reveal church revelations and esoteric teachings on Jesus and Mary Magdalene, holy relics, sacred sexuality and art. This is a very well-researched book which received early praise from Nicki Scully, Tricia McCannon, Graham Philips, Andrew Collins and others.
"Barbara Hand Clow opens the door to understanding the importance of the Divine Feminine to heal our world and why the wisdom once taught by Jesus and Mary Magdalene, which was repressed by the Church for over 2000 years, is so crucial to the time we are living in now." Tricia McCannon, author of Return of the Divine Sophia.
Barbara has taught at sacred sites throughout the world
Revelations of the Aquarian Age


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What Does the Bible Teach Us About Food?
Food is a version of God's love
Food is God's most basic way of saying, "I love you. I want to provide for you by nurturing you with food that is beautiful and delectable" (Genesis 1).
In Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating, author Norman Wirzba explores what the Bible can teach us about eating well, and shows how God invites us to share in this love by becoming hospitable and nurturing to others.


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École Supérieure d'Arts Appliqués La Martinière Diderot
Snowboard and protection
Antoine BONTE. Diploma project. DSAAD Product design. 2020
Sliding sports are not easy to access. We need to be fully equipped which is expensive and cumbersome. Moreover, learning to practice them is a hard task. This is why, as a designer, I aim to make them accessible. It should not distort the environment : it is the soul of those sports.
When sliders are practising, it increases the potential energy in their body. That is why they are exposed to personal injuries or even death if they do not control it. However, if we want to improve our skills, we need to practise. In that kind of sports, we learn from our mistakes.
This learning method scares a lot of people. That is why I will suggest reducing personal injuries via a new kind of accessible protections that do not hinder movement.


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Benjamin Patterson | String Music, 1960 | Collection Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles
The Fluxus artistic philosophy can be expressed as a synthesis of four key factors that define the majority of Fluxus work:
- Fluxus is an attitude. It is not a movement or a style.
- Fluxus is intermedia. Fluxus creators like to see what happens when different media intersect. They use found and everyday objects, sounds, images, and texts to create new combinations of objects, sounds, images, and texts.
- Fluxus works are simple. The art is small, the texts are short, and the performances are brief.
- Fluxus is fun. Humour has always been an important element in Fluxus.


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Sumela Monastery in Turkey
In Turkish: Sümela Manastırı; Panagia Soumela, "Virgin Mary of Soumela" in Greek) is a spectacular rock-hewn monastery perched dramatically on the narrow ledge of a steep cliff in the forests south of Trabzon. It was built in the fourth century, just before the Roman Empire split into east and west, by two Athenian priests, Barnabas and Sophronius, who, according to legend, found a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in a cave.
The monastery's location in this geopolitically tumultuous corner of the globe naturally saw times of trouble and fell into ruin numerous times throughout its history, with its most thriving times falling under Byzantine and Ottoman rule.
The twentieth century, however, was not kind to the monastery. It was abandoned following the chaos and inter-ethnic violence at the end of World War I, and the population transfer of Trabzon's (formerly Trebizond) Greek population back to Greece.
Its remote location gave it some sanctuary, but its frescoes still attracted the occasional casually hurled rock by a bored shepherd. The beautiful frescoes today suffer from decades of heart-wrenchingly pointless vandalism by travelers—judging from the various alphabets and names scrawled across these impressive religious works of art, it appears that just about every culture in the world has taken part in the desecration.
The buildings themselves have been fairly heavily restored in recent decades, as the Turkish government has stepped in to protect the monastery and to turn it into a museum.
The simplest way to get to the monastery is by tour, and you can find a tour in town by just asking any other traveler there (no tourist visits Trabzon without seeing Sümela). The monastery lies close to Maçka, about 30 km south of Trabzon, and those preferring to get to the monastery on their own means instead of taking a tour can get to Maçka by taking minibuses heading for Gümüşhane, Erzurum or other destinations south from Trabzon. The rest of the way, approximately 17 km to the actual site of monastery, can be done by dolmuşes from downtown Maçka, which will take you to the entrance of Altındere National Park (Milli Park). Then, the monastery is about half an hour walk away, which can be done through a forest trail, which was recently widened in order to cope with the ever increasing numbers of visitors, or along the tarmac road leading to the monastery.
Those approaching with their own vehicles can get as near as 300 meters to Sümela itself, where there is a car-park in front of Hagia Barbara Chapel.
Today the monastery's primary function is as a tourist attraction. It overlooks forests and streams, making it extremely popular for its aesthetic attraction as well as for its cultural and religious significance.
The monastery was founded in 386 AD during the reign of the Emperor Theodosius I (375 - 395), Legend has it that two priests undertook its creation after discovering a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary in a cave on the mountain.
During its long history, the monastery fell into ruin several times and was restored by various emperors. During the 6th century, it was restored and enlarged by General Belisarius at the behest of Justinian.
It reached its present form in the 13th century after gaining prominence during the reign of Alexios III (1349 - 1390) of the Komnenian Empire of Trebizond, established in 1204. At that time, the monastery was granted an amount annually from imperial funds. During the time of Manuel III, son of Alexius III, and during the reigns of subsequent princes, Sümela gained further wealth from imperial grants. Following the conquest by theOttoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1461, it was granted the sultan's protection and given rights and privileges that were renewed by following sultans. The monastery remained a popular destination for monks and travelers through the years.
In 1682 and for a few decades, the monastery housed the Phrontisterion of Trapezous, a well-known Greek educational institution of the region.
The monastery was seized by the Russian Empire during the 1916-18 occupation of Trabzon.
The site was abandoned in 1923, following forced population exchanges between Greece and Turkey. The departing monks were not allowed to take any property with them, so they buried Sumela's famous icon under the floor of the monastery's St. Barbara chapel. In 1930, a monk secretly returned to Sumela and retrieved the icon, transferring it to the new Panagia Soumela Monastery, on the slopes of Mount Vermion, near the town of Naousa, in Macedonia, Greece.
As of 2012, the Turkish government is funding restoration work, and the monastery is enjoying a revival in pilgrimage from Greece and Russia.
On 15 August 2010, Orthodox divine liturgy was allowed to take place in the monastery compound. A special pass issued by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is now required to visit on August 15, the day of the Dormition of the Theotokos or Feast of the Assumption, when a divine liturgy is held. Only 450 to 500 visitors are allowed inside the monastery, although widescreen televisions are available to observe the event at a cafe some hundred metres away from the monastery.
The principal elements of the Monastery complex are the Rock Church, several chapels, kitchens, student rooms, a guesthouse, a library, and a sacred spring revered by Eastern Orthodox Christians.
The large aqueduct at the entrance, which supplied water to the Monastery, is constructed against the side of the cliff. The aqueduct has many arches which have mostly been restored. The entrance to the Monastery leads up a long and narrow stairway. There is a guard-room next to the entrance. The stairs lead down from there to the inner courtyard. On the left, in front of a cave, there are several monastery buildings. The cave, which was converted into a church, constitutes the centre of the monastery. The library is to the right.
The large building with a balcony on the front part of the cliff was used for the monks' cells and for housing guests. It dates from 1840.
The influence of Turkish art can be observed in the design of the cupboards, niches and fireplace in the rooms of the buildings surrounding the courtyard.
The inner and outer walls of the Rock Church and the walls of the adjacent chapel are decorated with frescoes. Frescoes dating from the era ofAlexios III of Trebizond line the inner wall of the Rock Church facing the courtyard. The frescoes of the chapel which were painted on three levels in three different periods are dated to the beginning of the 18th century. The frescoes of the bottom band are of superior quality.
The frescoes of the Sümela Monastery are seriously damaged. The main subject of the frescoes are biblical scenes telling the story of Christ and the Virgin Mary.


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The Impact of Information Technologies on Political Participation: Tendencies of Internet Penetration and Activeness of Voters in Lithuania
Keywords:political participation, internet penetration, activeness of voters, development of information communication technologies, election
AbstractActive political participation in the process of democratic governance provides citizens an opportunity to influence elections and control politician's work. The aim of this article was to identify the impact of internet on political participation of voters in Lithuania. The tendencies of internet penetration and activeness of voters were analysed. Furthermore causal relations between political participation in 2007-2012 elections and factors of internet penetration (hosehold with internet access and individuals, who used internet daily or at least once per week) were analyzed in this article. According to this study relation between activeness of voters in 2007-2012 election and factors of internet penetration was found. After division of election according their types, the relation was observed only in the election of Parliament. It is noted, that further internet penetration and more active application of electronic democracy forms will give bigger opportunities to participate in policy for electors who have the internet.


PostgreSQL function call model for PHP
This article describes a simple class that can be used to call PostgreSQL functions. Using the class has a number of advantages:
 1. PostgreSQL functions can be called like they are PHP method functions with no special syntax.
 2. The statements are automatically prepared giving faster execution for multiple calls.
 3. No string escaping is needed for prepared statements.
 4. The prepared statements are automatically deallocated when the object is destructed.
NOTE: PostgreSQL prepared statement support requries PHP 5.1 or later.
First, we create connect to PostgreSQL and create simple test function. The test function simply takes a string and a integer and concatenates a copy of the string the number of times specified by the integer.
$conn = pg_connect("dbname=test user=user1 password=user1");
if(!$conn) {
 echo "Unable to connect to test database\n";
// Here is our test function. Notice the pretty pgEdit SQL syntax coloring in PHP :).
$test_func = << 0 then
 for i in 1.. how_many loop
 result := result || str;
 end loop;
 end if;
 return result;
$$ language plpgsql;
// Create the function.
pg_query($conn, $test_func);
Next, let's test the function, using the typical PHP model with strings. If this was a real application, a lot more parameter checking would be in order.
$res = pg_query($conn, "select repeat_string('ab', 3)");
echo "\n\nTest 1:\n";
echo pg_fetch_result($res, 0);
Test 1:
Now let's create a class for calling PostgreSQL functions. We can create a single global instance of this class and use it throughout our PHP session. We could also create different instances if we are working with multiple connections. The key implementation detail takes advantage of the PHP __call magic method. This method is called whenever an unknown method for the instance is called. We can use this opportunity to call a PostgreSQL function with the same name and parameters.
class PgCall
 private $prepared = array();
 private $conn;
 // The contructor takes an existing connection, or a string to create a connection
 function __construct($connection_or_string) {
 if (is_string($connection_or_string)) $this->conn = pg_connect($c);
 else $this->conn = $connection_or_string;
 // Kill all the prepared statements.
 function __destruct() {
 foreach($this->prepared as $statement) {
 $res = pg_query($this->conn, 'deallocate'. $statement);
 // The __call magic method is called whenever an unknown method for the instance is called.
 function __call($fname, $fargs) {
 $statement = $fname. '__'. count($fargs);
 if (!in_array($statement, $this->prepared)) { // first time, not prepared yet
 $alist = array();
 for($i = 1; $i <= count($fargs); $i++) {
 $alist[$i] = '$'. $i;
 $sql ='select * from '. $fname. '('. implode(',', $alist). ')';
 $prep = pg_prepare($this->conn, $statement, $sql);
 $this->prepared[] = $statement;
 if ($res = pg_execute($this->conn, $statement, $fargs)) {
 $rows = pg_num_rows($res);
 $cols = pg_num_fields($res);
 if ($cols > 1) return $res; // return the cursor if more than 1 col
 else if ($rows == 0) return null;
 else if ($rows == 1) return pg_fetch_result($res, 0); // single result
 else return pg_fetch_all_columns($res, 0); // get column as an array
To use the class, we just create one instance of it and then we can call PostgreSQL functions without any special syntax or string escaping.
// Create an instance of the class using our existing connection.
$pg = new PgCall($conn);
echo "\n\nTest 2:\n";
echo $pg->repeat_string('a_b', 2);
Test 2:
The class returns the full resource if the result has more than one column. It returns an array if there is more than one row and a single column. You could imagine a variety of strategies and perhaps design slightly different classes depending on your needs. The foremost advantage is to remove as much SQL as possible from PHP and take advantage of the security and performance benefits of prepared statements.


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Musings is a collection of thoughts, memories and contemplations about inner and outer life experiences. The work is best described via a series of definitions and sentences that, like the work itself, are fragmented bits of understanding.
Definition of MUSING:
1. To think or meditate in silence, as on some subject
2. To gaze meditatively or wonderingly
3. Think about, dream
4. To comment thoughtfully or ruminate upon
5. Formation of mental objects
1. Deeply or seriously thoughtful
2. Meditative, pensive
3. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Examples of MUSING in a sentence:
1."He was clearly in a musing mood, and did not feel like talking just then."
2."The band sings mostly in French, with some excellent social comment, including musings on the butts of cigarettes."
3."It has been linked to the production of birdsong and the ultrasonic musings of mice."
4."Private musings: how diaries serve as food for thought and creative works of art."


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Troubleshooting: IE6 defect interferes with screen refresh of dynamic select controls
If your application users acess Process Commander with Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 (IE6) and your application includes a Gradient filter in a style sheet, you will notice that scrolling the container window causes Dynamic Select controls (drop-down lists) to disappear.
When you click within the window at the locus of a particular Select control, the control reappears.
This is a known defect in IE6.The defect surfaces in applications using a customized CSS (referenced in a skin rule) in which a gradient filter has been enabled. The problem does not occur when you use the same CSS without a gradient filter applied, or the standard skins.
The problem is caused by style coding like this example:
filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Gradient(enabled='true',GradientType=0, startColorStr='_TAG_', endColorStr='#95A6C7')
The following screens illustrate the initial UI state and the disappearance and reappearance of Dynamic Select controls when focus changes between your scrolling and clicking interactions.
If you need to support IE6, do not use gradient filters when you customize the standard CSS.
If you need to use gradient filters in your customized CSS, upgrade to IE7. (Note that gradient features are a Microsoft extension to CSS, not supported by non-Microsoft browsers.)
For more information, refer to the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) article cited.


The EU is Kazakhstan's main trade and investment partner, representing over one third of Kazakhstan's external trade and over a half of total foreign direct investment in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's exports to the EU are almost entirely in the oil and gas sectors, alongside other minerals, chemicals and food products. From the EU, Kazakhstan imports machinery and transport equipment and pharmaceuticals, alongside chemical products, plastics, medical devices and furniture.
Kazakh-EU relations have significantly strengthened in the last two decades and go beyond trade and investment ties or political dialogue. The EU and Kazakhstan succeeded in establishing other successful cooperation in areas such as energy, transport, environment, research and security.
As the EU is working to make relations with Central Asia stronger and deeper, Kazakhstan continues to play a key role in the process. At a recent meeting of the Cooperation Committee, the EU and Kazakhstan discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of strengthened multilateralism. They also discussed the EU-Central Asia regional cooperation, including in the fields of security, counter-terrorism, fighting drug trafficking, and border management.
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