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The winter storm that hit Austin, Texas in 2023 was one of the worst natural disasters to hit the city in recent memory. The storm caused widespread damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure, but perhaps one of the most significant impacts was the damage to the trees. In this blog, we will examine the extent of the tree damage in Austin from the 2023 winter storm and the reasons behind it.
One of the primary reasons for the tree damage in Austin was the severe cold weather that accompanied the storm. Temperatures in Austin dropped to record lows, and many trees were not able to handle the sudden change. The cold weather caused the sap inside the trees to freeze, which put a tremendous amount of pressure on the branches and trunks. In many cases, this pressure was too much for the trees to bear, and they snapped or bent, causing significant damage.
Another factor that contributed to the tree damage in Austin was the heavy snow and ice accumulation that accompanied the storm. The weight of the snow and ice caused branches to snap and break, and in some cases, entire trees were brought down. The snow and ice also created hazardous conditions on the roads, making it difficult for vehicles and people to navigate. This added to the overall chaos and destruction caused by the storm.
The city of Austin was not prepared for the level of damage caused by the winter storm. Many of the trees in the city were old and had not been properly maintained, which made them more vulnerable to damage. Additionally, many of the trees in Austin are not native species and were not well-suited for the cold weather. This, combined with the lack of preparation, contributed to the widespread tree damage in the city.
The aftermath of the winter storm was a sight to behold. Streets and parks were littered with fallen branches, broken trees, and debris. In many cases, entire neighborhoods were left without power as fallen trees brought down power lines. This was a challenging situation for the residents of Austin, who had to deal with the aftermath of the storm while also dealing with the lack of power and other essential services.
The city of Austin quickly sprang into action to address the tree damage caused by the winter storm. City workers and volunteers worked tirelessly to clear the streets and parks of fallen trees and debris. They also worked to remove damaged trees that posed a hazard to the public and to repair the damaged power lines. This was a massive effort that required a great deal of resources and manpower, but it was critical to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of Austin.
In the aftermath of the winter storm, the city of Austin also took steps to prevent similar damage from occurring in the future. The city has implemented a comprehensive tree maintenance program that includes regular inspections, pruning, and replanting. Additionally, the city has worked to educate residents about the importance of properly maintaining their trees and how to do so in a way that minimizes damage. This will help to ensure that the residents of Austin are better prepared for future natural disasters.
The winter storm that hit Austin, Texas in 2023 was a devastating event that caused significant damage to the city, including widespread tree damage. The storm was caused by a combination of severe cold weather, heavy snow and ice accumulation, and a lack of preparation on the part of the city. The aftermath of the storm was a massive effort to clear the streets and parks of fallen trees and debris and to repair damaged power lines. The city of Austin has since taken steps to prevent similar damage from occurring in the future, including a comprehensive tree maintenance program and education for residents about proper tree care.


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The purpose of this study is to develop a source material in food dehydration craft technology which can be used by Makabayan teachers in teaching food dehydration in the Home Economics class. The purpose of the study is to answer the following questions:
- What will be the contents of the source material?
- What content/s is/are most applicable and doable for practical use of the teachers?
- How could secondary school teachers integrate food dehydration methods in the Makabayan subject?
- How to use a project based approach in the construction and design of the proposed source material?
By: Engr. Mary Rose Florence S. Cobar, Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Thesis title: "Development of a Source Material in Food Dehydration Craft Technology for the Secondary Schools"

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Weight of food stuffs used in cookery.— The following is an approximate, comparative list of the bulk and weight of different articles of common domestic use. These will be found to vary slightly, but are as accurate as can be given and have been proved by experience to be sufficiently correct for all practical purposes.
It is important to note that the weight of things used commonly in cooking varies. For example, 1 Cup of water weighs 8 ounces, but 1 Cup of milk weighs 8 1/4 ounces, accounting for the difference in specific gravity. This is usually only helpful to know when a recipe calls for an ingredient by weight, but lacks sufficient guidance to tell you how much to actually use. If, for example, your recipe calls for "a scant 4 ounces grated cheese", you know that it doesn't mean half a cup, but actually, the weight of the cheese, which is actually the equivalent of a full cup.
Unfortunately, in the 1950's, with the advance of pre-packaged foods, the kitchen scale became an uncommon feature in most American homes. Today, it is making a resurgence, and we heartily recommend to all our readers that they invest in a good, accurate kitchen scale.

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Family that rose to international prominence in the 19th–20th centuries. The first Battenbergs were a family of German counts that died out c. 1314; the title was revived in 1851. In 1917 the family members who lived in England renounced the German title of prince of Battenberg and adopted Mountbatten as a surname (mount being a translation of Berg). Prominent members of the family included Philip, duke of Edinburgh, and Louis Mountbatten.
Variants of BATTENBERG FAMILY
Battenberg family or Mountbatten family
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What is the difference between drupal_get_form() and drupal_retrieve_form()? Can someone explain the difference? I look at the API, but the description seems similar to me.
 - I think one key difference is that drupal_retrieve_form() allows your code to access the updated $form_state as it's passed by reference, however drupal_get_form() just return the $form, not the state. – Felix Eve Apr 7 '16 at 0:32
The difference is that drupal_get_form() handles retrieving, processing, and displaying a rendered HTML form for modules automatically, while drupal_retrieve_form() returns the structured array that defines a form.
Retrieving the form
drupal_get_form() first checks if the form is present in the form cache with form_get_cache(); if it isn't present, it calls drupal_retrieve_form(), and drupal_prepare_form().
Processing the form
drupal_get_form() calls drupal_process_form(), which is the function that calls drupal_validate_form(), and that invokes the submission handlers with form_execute_handlers().
Rendering the form
The rendering is done from drupal_process_form(), which calls form_builder().
In most of the cases, drupal_get_form() is the function to use, such as in the following code.
function node_menu() {
 $items['admin/content'] = array(
 'title' => 'Content',
 'description' => 'Find and manage content.',
 'page callback' => 'drupal_get_form',
 'page arguments' => array('node_admin_content'),
 'access arguments' => array('access content overview'),
 'weight' => -10,
 'file' => 'node.admin.inc',
 // …
 return $items;
The only module I found that is calling drupal_retrieve_form() directly is the Mollom module in mollom_moderate(), which uses it for automatically submitting a form. The code could use drupal_form_submit(), but (as a comment says), "Programmatic form submissions are not able to automatically use the primary form submit button/action, so we need to resemble drupal_form_submit()."
 $form_id = $form_info['delete form'];
 $form_state = form_state_defaults();
 // We assume that all delete confirmation forms take the fully loaded
 // entity as (only) argument.
 $messages[] = "Attempt to load $form_info[entity] entity via entity_load().";
 $entities = entity_load($data->entity, array($data->id));
 $form_state['build_info']['args'][] = $entities[$data->id];
 $form = drupal_retrieve_form($form_id, $form_state);
 $form_state['values'] = array();
 $form_state['values']['mollom']['feedback'] = '';
 // Take over the primary submit button of confirm_form().
 $form_state['values']['op'] = $form['actions']['submit']['_TAG_'];
 $form_state['input'] = $form_state['values'];
 $form_state['programmed'] = TRUE;
 // Programmed forms are always submitted.
 $form_state['submitted'] = TRUE;
 // Reset form validation.
 $form_state['must_validate'] = TRUE;
 drupal_prepare_form($form_id, $form, $form_state);
 drupal_process_form($form_id, $form, $form_state);
 $result = $form_state['executed'];
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aspect ratio in a sentence
Example sentences for aspect ratio
But they are still susceptible to the prosaic deceptions of data displays such as scale, aspect ratio and placement.
It's features include the ability to adjust time between exposure, motor speed, aspect ratio and picture overlap.
The picture was crisper but the aspect ratio was poorly adjusted for the smaller screen.
The aspect ratio of a wing is defined as the square of the span divided by the wing area.
At a constant velocity in airflow, a high aspect ratio.
Aspect ratio is the ratio of effective length to height of the collector surface.
The aspect ratio is the length of the collection field divided by the height of the collection field.


Don't Make Your Children Feel Like They're a Burden
30 January, 2020
Becoming a mother is a choice that's entirely up to you. Because of this, don't make your children feel like they're a burden or take away your happiness.
Being a mother can be a tough and demanding job. Suddenly, you're in charge of a little person that depends on you entirely. However, if you make your children feel like they're a burden, your relationship can be strained and the psychological consequences that come with it can be long-lasting.
Everybody wants to feel loved and appreciated. However, having children is a selfless act. If you expect retribution, you'll feel frustrated and make it hard to create a bond with your children.
Don't Make Your Children Feel Like They're a Burden
Reasons why you should never make your children feel like they're a burden
1. You decided to become a mom
Becoming a mother is a personal choice, besides whatever social or family pressure you may be under, and everybody goes through different circumstances. Remember that you decided to have a child, and you decided to follow this path.
Maybe things are harder than you thought they'd be. You didn't expect your life to change this much, but this isn't a reason to make your children feel like they're a burden.
2. Unconditional love is the key
Your children will depend on you to cover their needs for food, love, and protection. They can't fend for themselves and need to trust that their parents will always be there. Their life depends on that.
It's easy to understand how important a mother is in their child's psychological development. This is their first and most important relationship. Growing up with a mother that constantly reminds them of the sacrifice they did for their children, of everything they left behind to take care of them, can take a toll on your child's mind.
Your child will understand that you didn't want them, they're not what they expected them to be, that you're not happy with them. The ground that constitutes unconditional love isn't there. Your child will feel confused, lost and not enough. If their mom thinks they're a burden, will somebody else love them?
Don't Make Your Children Feel Like They're a Burden
3. Being a mother doesn't stop you from being a woman
Some women lose themselves into motherhood. They quit their jobs, their friends and their interests, and dedicate themselves exclusively to raising their children. Women don't need to do this, nor should they go to the extremes. You're still human – you have needs, opinions, ideas, and a life of your own.
If you make your children the center of your existence, you're putting them under a lot of pressure. Don't give them the responsibility of making you happy. Your mood can't depend on what they do or accomplish in life. Frustration will settle. Your happiness is up to you. You need to work on having a complete and satisfying life.
Don't Make Your Children Feel Like They're a Burden
Don't make your children feel like they're a burden
Children need a mother that feels happy and whole by herself. Someone that can offer them unconditional love and support, so they can become healthy adults. Don't make your children feel like they're a burden, that you don't want them, or talk about the things you'd rather be doing.
If you do, they'll blame themselves for your unhappiness. They'll grow up with fear and feeling inferior. Your children will become anxious adults, trying to please others because they don't feel worthy of being loved. Besides, your children will resent you. Love your children unconditionally and make them feel loved.
Bretherton, I. (1992). The origins of attachment theory: John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth. Developmental psychology28(5), 759.
Feeney, J., & Noller, P. (2001). Apego adulto. Bilbao: Desclée de Brouwer.


text: Engine knock is characteristic of an uncontrolled combustion process and can cause engine damage. That is prevented by a knock sensor, a noise sensor near the engine. It senses knock and transmits information to the electronic engine management control unit. This influences process control in the engine, for example timing and fuel injection until knock is eliminated. Knock is frequently caused by fuel that does not comply with the required minimum quality.


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Constrained Conditional Model
A Constrained Conditional Model (CCM) is a machine learning and inference framework that refers to augmenting the learning of conditional (probabilistic or discriminative) models with declarative constraints (written, for example, using a first-order representation) as a way to support decisions in an expressive output space while maintaining modularity and tractability of training and inference.
Models of this kind have recently attracted much attention within the NLP community. Formulating problems as constrained optimization problems over the output of learned models has several advantages. It allows one to focus on the modeling of problems by providing the opportunity to incorporate domain-specific knowledge as global constraints using a first order language. Using this declarative framework frees the developer from low level feature engineering while capturing the problem's domain-specific properties and guarantying exact inference. From a machine learning perspective it allows decoupling the stage of model generation (learning) from that of the constrained inference stage, thus helping to simplify the learning stage while improving the quality of the solutions.
Making decisions in many learning domains (such as natural language processing and computer vision problems) often involve assigning values to sets of interdependent variables where the expressive dependency structure can influence, or even dictate, what assignments are possible. These settings are applicable to Structured Learning problems such as semantic role labeling but also for cases that require making use of multiple pre-learned components, such as summarization, textual entailment and question answering. In all these cases, it is natural to formulate the decision problem as a constrained optimization problem, with an objective function that is composed of learned models, subject to domain or problem specific constraints.
Constrained Conditional Models is a learning and inference framework that augments the learning of conditional (probabilistic or discriminative) models with declarative constraints (written, for example, using a first-order representation) as a way to support decisions in an expressive output space while maintaining modularity and tractability of training and inference. In most applications of this framework in NLP, following, Integer Linear Programming (ILP) was used as the inference framework, although other algorithms can be used for that purpose.
Learning Local VS. Global Models
The objective function used by CCMs can be decomposed and learned in several ways, ranging from a complete joint training of the model along with the constraints to completely decoupling between the learning and the inference stage. In the latter case, several local models are learned independently and the dependency between these models is considered only at decision time via a global decision process. The advantages of each approach are discussed in, which studies the two training paradigms: (1) local models: L+I (learning+inference) and (2) global model: IBT (Inference based training), and shows both theoretically and experimentally that while IBT (joint training) is best in the limit, under some conditions (basically, "good" components") L+I can generalize better.
Minimally Supervised CCM
CCM can help reduce supervision by using domain knowledge (expressed as constraints) to drive learning. These setting were studied in and. These works introduce semi-supervised Constraints Driven Learning (CODL) and show that by incorporating domain knowledge the performance of the learned model improves significantly.
Learning over Latent Representations
CCMs were also applied to latent learning frameworks, where the learning problem is defined over a latent representation layer. Since the notion of a correct representation is inherently ill-defined no gold-labeled data regarding the representation decision is available to the learner. Identifying the correct (or optimal) learning representation is viewed as a structured prediction process and therefore modeled as a CCM. This problem was studied by several papers, in both supervised and unsupervised settings and in all cases showed that explicitly modeling the interdependencies between representation decisions via constraints results in an improved performance.
CCM for Natural Language Processing Applications
The advantages of the CCM declarative formulation and the availability of off-the-shelf solvers have led to a large variety of natural language processing tasks being formulated within framework, including semantic role labeling, syntactic parsing, coreference resolution, summarization, transliteration and joint information extraction.
Most of these works use an Integer Linear Programming solver to solve the decision problem. Although theoretically solving an Integer Linear Program is exponential in the size of the decision problem in practice using state-of-the-art solvers and sophisticated formulations large scale problems can be solved efficiently.
- CCM Tutorial Integer Linear Programming in NLP – Constrained Conditional Models, NAACL-2010
- CCM Software Learning Based Java
- University of Illinois Cognitive Computation Group
- Workshop on Integer Linear Programming for Natural Language Processing, NAACL-2009
- Dan Roth and Wen-tau Yih, "A Linear Programming Formulation for Global Inference in Natural Language Tasks." CoNLL, (2004).
- Vasin Punyakanok and Dan Roth and Wen-Tau Yih and Dav Zimak, "Learning and Inference over Constrained Output." IJCAI, (2005).
- Ming-Wei Chang and Lev Ratinov and Dan Roth, "Guiding Semi-Supervision with Constraint-Driven Learning." ACL, (2007).
- Ming-Wei Chang and Lev Ratinov and Dan Roth, "Constraints as Prior Knowledge." ICML Workshop on Prior Knowledge for Text and Language Processing}, (2008).
- Ming-Wei Chang and Dan Goldwasser and Dan Roth and Vivek Srikumar, " Discriminative Learning over Constrained Latent Representations." NAACL, (2010).
- Ming-Wei Chang Dan Goldwasser Dan Roth and Yuancheng Tu, "Unsupervised Constraint Driven Learning For Transliteration Discovery." NAACL, (2009).
- Vasin Punyakanok, Dan Roth, Wen-tau Yih and Dav Zimak, "Semantic Role Labeling via Integer Linear Programming Inference." COLING, (2004).
- Sagae, K. and Miyao, Y. and Tsujii, J., "HPSG Parsing with Shallow Dependency Constraints." ACL, (2007).
- P. Denis and J. Baldridge, "Joint Determination of Anaphoricity and Coreference Resolution using Integer Programming." NAACL-HLT, (2007).
- J. Clarke and M. Lapata, "Global Inference for Sentence Compression: An Integer Linear Programming Approach." Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research (JAIR), (2008).
- D. Goldwasser and D. Roth, "Transliteration as Constrained Optimization." EMNLP, (2008).
- D. Roth and W. Yih}, [_URL_ "Global Inference for Entity and Relation Identification via a Linear Programming Formulation."] Introduction to Statistical Relational Learning,MIT Press, (2007).
- André F. T. Martins, Noah A. Smith, and Eric P. Xing, "Concise Integer Linear Programming Formulations for Dependency Parsing." ACL, (2009).


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Governors general began travelling internationally in 1927, when Lord Willingdon was invited by President Calvin Coolidge to visit the United States. The first full State visit occurred 10 years later, in 1937, when John Buchan, the Lord Tweedsmuir, was received at the White House by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, where he addressed the United States Senate.
In 1948, Viscount Alexander made the first Canadian State visit to Latin America when he visited Brazil. After visiting a number of Caribbean countries in 1969, Roland Michener travelled outside of the Americas. He was the first Governor General of Canada to be received on State visits to Europe, specifically the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, in 1971.


What is DCDC?
DCDC stands for Dunlap Community Development Corporation. It was formed in 1991 as a 501(c)(6) organization with the purpose of enhancing the economic environment of Dunlap and improving the quality of life for its citizens. DCDC also works with local government and other institutions in DUnlap to support the development of the Dunlap community in order to sustain and expand business endeavors.
How does DCDC accomplish this?
By being actively involved in the development of Dunlap's current and historical aspects through the use of four committees: Design, Economic Restructuring, Organization, and Promotion.


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DAB Transmission System Simulation
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is the radio digital system developed as an european standard by the ETSI, EN 300 400, based on the Eureka-147 group works, to improve the performance of the analogue radio systems (AM and FM). The system is based on the OFDM technology which allows DAB to exploit the spectrum frequencies in a better way with a higher quality of sound for mobile receivers specially. The main part of the OFDM system is based on the FFT algorithms to spread the data flow over different orthogonal carriers. The simulation has been developed in SimulinkTMand MatlabTMand the layout designed follows faithfully the standard for the transmission system. The simulation can be reloaded by the user with the information presented in this thesis. Thus, this work can be continued to complete the DAB whole system simulation. The results obtained running this simulation show the main DAB system characteristics.
Source Type:Master's Thesis
Keywords:dab terrestrial digital broadcasting ofdm cofdm ifft fft sfn simulink sup tm differential modulator
Date of Publication:01/01/2004


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Landed Cost
I have set up landed costs and created my first transaction. The bill that landed costs were applied to seems correct:
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My question is that the account where the landed cost expenses hit, now shows a negative balance in the amount of the costs that were applied, $3,408.25 and this is coming from the bill from our freight forwarder, Gallagher Transport:
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Why is this and how do I remove this in order to balance this account to $0?
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Hello there, @ RKN.
You can create a bill then add the expenses. Then check it if it's the same screenshot that shows negative.
Here's how to create a bill:
 1. From Home Page, choose Enter Bills.
 2. In the Vendor drop-down, select the vendor you'd like to create a purchase order for.
 3. Select the date.
 4. Fill in the other necessary fields.
 5. Hit the Save and Close button.
On the other hand, you can create a check transaction in QuickBooks Desktop. This is used when you want to recognize an expense and record payment all at once. Here's how to create a check:
 1. Click Banking at the top.
 2. Select Write Checks.
 3. Enter the necessary information.
 4. Click Save & Close.
After recording what you owe in QuickBooks Desktop, you can use Pay Bills to settle your payables for different vendors. Please check this article to see the steps: Pay bills in QuickBooks Desktop.
Please know that you're always welcome to post if you have any other concerns. Wishing you and your business continued success.
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Thank you MaryAnne. I have gone through then entire process of creating the bill for the import expense, applied these expenses to the bill that contains the product using the "Calculate Landed Cost" button on the bill for the product, and paid both bills. All seemed to function as expected, except that now we have this balance in the "Inventory Offset Account" and I cannot trace where this comes from:
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The yellow cells are the expenses that were entered under the bill for freight and are resulting in a negative balance in this account. How can I trace where these expenses are coming from as I don't think that neither the freight bill or the product bill point to this account.
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Landed Cost
Thank you for getting back here, _USER_.
I appreciate you for performing the steps provided by my colleague. You'll want to run the verify rebuild tool, this helps to identify the most commonly known data issues in your company file and as well as resolve these issues. Here's how:
Verify data
 1. Click Window then Close All.
 2. Select the File tab.
 3. Choose Utilities.
 4. Tap Verify Data.
Rebuild data
 1. Choose FileUtilities then Rebuild Data.
 2. Press OK to back up your company file.
 4. Click OK when you get the message "Rebuild has completed".
Otherwise, you may reach out to our technical support team so they can further investigate this and check your setup.
Here are the steps:
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 2. In the Have a Question section, click the Contact Us link at the bottom.
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Thank you for suggesting the data verify option. I have done this and the issue remains. Does is sound reasonable that we create a journal entry to correct the issue for now and see if it persists on our next import?
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Hi _USER_,
Thank you for your prompt reply, as well as sharing an update on your current status.
The Inventory Offset account is a liability account. It's generated by QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) when you enable the Enhanced Inventory Receiving feature.
You can run a custom report to reconcile it, which isolates the negative amount you stated earlier.
Here's how:
 1. Go to the Reports menu.
 2. Highlight Customer Reports.
 3. Select Transaction Detail.
 4. Move to the Filters tab.
 5. Choose Account and set it to Inventory Offset.
 - From the Display tab, set Date Range to All.
 - Under columns, tick the box on Item.
 - Pick Vendor from the Total By drop-down menu.
 - Click Item from the Sort By drop-down menu.
 6. Press OK.
Note: It's necessary to create an Item Receipt first, then enter a bill against it to relieve the Inventory Offset account.
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FGM, forced marriage and honour based violence for staff, e learning
Lincolnshire Safeguarding Childrens Partnership
E Learning package covers FGM, forced marriage, honour based violence and spirit possession.
This training can be used as evidence towards helping you achieve SMSC.
Learning aims are:
 - recognise why cultural awareness is important in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for children
 - identify how and why cultural traditions can result in the abuse of children
 - recognise the effects that cultural rituals such as female genital mutilation (FGM) can have on children
 - recognise how cultural beliefs such as a belief in spirit possession can result in the abuse of children
Training is a via e learning on the LSCP website. It takes 90 -120 minutes, but can be undertaken in stages
This course:
 - provides an understanding of the four main types of abuse that stem from culture related traditions
 - increases awareness of specific cultural and religious needs
 - provides the knowledge practitioners need to be confident when speaking with people from a different cultural background around the subjects
Free for maintained schools. All others £25 plus VAT.


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Wishful Personality Traits: Unlocking the Power of Optimism, Positivity, and Confidence
Do you wish to lead a fulfilling and successful life? Are you eager to overcome challenges, achieve your goals, and cultivate meaningful relationships? If so, then it's time to explore the fascinating world of wishful personality traits.
In this article, we will delve into the meaning and importance of wishful personality traits, discuss common traits, explore how they impact life, provide practical tips on developing these traits, and address common questions. So, let's get started on this exciting journey towards unlocking the power of wishful personality traits!
Definition of wishful personality traits
Wishful personality traits are positive and empowering qualities that influence an individual's behavior, emotions, and attitudes towards life. They are characterized by an optimistic outlook, positive mindset, and resilient nature, enabling individuals to navigate challenges and setbacks with grace and determination. Wishful personality traits are not innate qualities but can be developed and nurtured over time with conscious effort and practice.
Importance of wishful personality traits
Wishful personality traits play a crucial role in shaping an individual's life. They have a significant impact on mental health, personal relationships, and overall success and achievement. Cultivating wishful personality traits can lead to increased happiness, improved well-being, enhanced social connections, and greater resilience in the face of adversities. Wishful personality traits are like the fuel that propels individuals towards their goals, helping them overcome obstacles and stay focused on their dreams.
II. Common Wishful Personality Traits
Optimism is a key wishful personality trait characterized by a positive outlook on life. Optimistic individuals tend to see the glass as half full, focusing on possibilities rather than limitations. They approach challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, and their positive mindset helps them maintain motivation and perseverance even in the face of setbacks.
Positivity is another essential wishful personality trait that influences an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Positive individuals exude an optimistic vibe, radiating warmth, and positivity in their interactions with others.
They have a positive attitude towards life and tend to see the good in people and situations. Positivity is contagious and can greatly impact personal relationships, creating a positive and supportive environment.
Confidence is a crucial wishful personality trait that empowers individuals to believe in themselves and their abilities. Confident individuals have a strong sense of self-worth and are not afraid to take risks and pursue their goals.
They exude self-assurance and are not easily deterred by failures or setbacks. Confidence is a key ingredient for success, as it enables individuals to step out of their comfort zones and seize opportunities.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from failures and setbacks, and it is a vital wishful personality trait. Resilient individuals are not easily discouraged by obstacles, but rather view them as temporary challenges that can be overcome.
They possess the mental strength and emotional fortitude to persevere in the face of adversity, and they often emerge stronger and more determined.
Determination is a wishful personality trait that drives individuals to stay focused and committed to their goals. Determined individuals have a clear sense of purpose and are willing to put in the hard work and effort required to achieve their objectives. They possess a strong inner drive that keeps them motivated, even when faced with challenges or distractions.
III. How Wishful Personality Traits Impact Life
The impact of wishful personality traits extends to various aspects of life, including mental health, personal relationships, and overall success and achievement.
Positive effects on mental health
Cultivating wishful personality traits can have a positive impact on mental health. Optimism, positivity, confidence, resilience, and determination are associated with lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Having a positive mindset and resilient nature can help individuals cope better with challenges and adversities, leading to improved mental well-being.
Enhancing personal relationships
Wishful personality traits also play a crucial role in building and maintaining healthy personal relationships. Optimism and positivity can create a positive and uplifting atmosphere in relationships, fostering better communication, understanding, and connection with others.
Confidence and determination can also enhance relationships by promoting assertiveness, effective communication, and mutual respect.
Boosting success and achievement
Wishful personality traits are closely linked to success and achievement. Optimism, positivity, confidence, resilience, and determination provide individuals with the motivation, perseverance, and self-belief needed to pursue their goals and overcome obstacles. They help individuals stay focused, take calculated risks, and persist in the face of challenges, leading to increased success and accomplishment.
IV. Developing Wishful Personality Traits
The good news is that wishful personality traits are not fixed, but can be developed and nurtured with conscious effort and practice. Here are some practical tips for cultivating wishful personality traits:
Cultivating a growth mindset
Developing a growth mindset, which is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning, is fundamental to cultivating wishful personality traits.
Embracing a growth mindset allows individuals to view failures and setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth, rather than as limitations or failures. It promotes a positive and optimistic outlook, fosters resilience, and empowers individuals to take ownership of their personal development.
Self-reflection is an important practice for developing wishful personality traits. It involves introspection and self-awareness, which allows individuals to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
Self-reflection helps individuals understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and enables them to make positive changes to cultivate wishful personality traits. Journaling, meditation, and seeking feedback from trusted individuals are effective ways to practice self-reflection.
Setting and pursuing
Setting and pursuing personal goals is another effective way to develop wishful personality traits. Setting clear and achievable goals helps individuals stay focused, motivated, and determined.
It provides a sense of purpose and direction, and empowers individuals to take proactive steps towards their desired outcomes. Regularly reviewing and adjusting goals based on progress and feedback can further enhance determination, resilience, and confidence.
Practicing positive self-talk and affirmations
Positive self-talk and affirmations are powerful tools for cultivating optimism, positivity, and confidence. The way individuals talk to themselves can greatly impact their mindset and outlook. Practicing positive self-talk involves consciously replacing negative self-talk with positive and empowering thoughts. Affirmations are positive statements that individuals repeat to themselves, reinforcing their beliefs, strengths, and capabilities. Incorporating positive self-talk and affirmations in daily routines can boost wishful personality traits and foster a positive self-image.
Building a support system
Having a supportive network of family, friends, mentors, or coaches can greatly impact the development of wishful personality traits. Surrounding oneself with positive, like-minded individuals who believe in one's abilities and provide encouragement and support can boost confidence, resilience, and determination. Building a support system that offers guidance, feedback, and motivation can provide the necessary resources and accountability for cultivating wishful personality traits.
Taking care of one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being is crucial for developing wishful personality traits. Practicing self-care involves getting enough rest, eating well, engaging in regular exercise, and managing stress effectively. It also includes engaging in activities that bring joy, relaxation, and fulfillment. When individuals take care of their overall well-being, they are better equipped to cope with challenges, maintain a positive outlook, and cultivate wishful personality traits.
In conclusion, wishful personality traits such as optimism, positivity, confidence, resilience, and determination are essential for personal growth, success, and overall well-being.
Cultivating these traits through practices such as developing a growth mindset, self-reflection, goal-setting, positive self-talk and affirmations, building a support system, and practicing self-care can greatly impact an individual's life in a positive way.
By incorporating these practices into daily routines, individuals can develop a wishful mindset that empowers them to face challenges, pursue their goals, and live a fulfilling and successful life.


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Is there a word that means "make something that is variable constant"?
For example, in programming, I might have a variable
queueSize that could be set to different values for different queues. Later I decide to make this a fixed (constant) value for all queues. What is a word to describe this conversion?
A real-world (non-programming) example is converting from a variable tax-rate to a flat (constant) tax-rate. I proposed below that, in light of this example, the word
flatten could be used to answer my question. However, this word does not conventionally mean "to make constant", and has other meanings in the context of several programming languages.
To be clear, I'm not looking for a word/expression the means changing a variable from one type to another (casting). Rather, I mean keeping the type the same, but changing a field from a variable to a constant value.


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Life As We Knew It explores what happens to an ordinary family in a normal American town when their world changes forever. An asteroid hits the moon, knocking it into a closer orbit. This causes all kinds of disasters that bring the world to a halt. Without shops, food, electricity, heat and water, Miranda and her family face problems together and struggle to survive.
The story begins with a brief introduction to Miranda's life. She is a normal sixteen-year-old girl who attends high school and thinks about friends and boys. The story is told in the form of her diary, allowing the reader to see her private thoughts and feelings. Everyone at her school is excited about the asteroid that will hit the moon, but when it happens it is not the exciting event they all thought it would be. Instead, the asteroid knocks the moon closer to the earth, causing tsunamis, storms and earthquakes all over the world. Miranda's mother begins to worry about the future, and takes Miranda and her younger brother Jonny out of school to help her shop for supplies. They each take a cart at the supermarket and keep going back for more until their car is full. They buy canned food, dry food, medicine, water and other supplies. Miranda thinks her mother is a little crazy for buying so much, but they will later come to be very thankful for it. Later, Miranda's older brother Matt comes home from college.
Soon shops close and food begins to run out. School is closed early for the summer because they have nothing left to feed the students. Jonny's baseball camp is still on, and he will be able to have fresh food by working at the nearby farm. When Jonny has gone, Miranda's mother introduces rationing. Miranda becomes jealous, irritable and frightened, and gets into a lot of arguments with her mother. She starts a brief relationship with a boy called Dan who swims at Miller's Pond with her, but this does not last long because Dan decides to leave the town. Miranda's friend Sammi also leaves, and her other friend Megan dies.
When Jonny comes back from camp, his father picks him up and visits them. He is heading to Colorado with his new wife Lisa, who is pregnant and wants to be near her parents. He helps them to chop wood for the winter and gives them some more food, then leaves. More problems begin to emerge, such as the huge grey ash cloud blocking out the sun, caused by volcanic eruptions. This means they cannot grow food, and things will soon get very cold. Miranda begins to realize that town is not safe anymore on her own, and has to give up high school because it is in town. She brings home textbooks for her and Jonny to home school. When the gas runs out they use the oil furnace to make sure the pipes do not freeze, and shut off the top floor of the house, moving the mattresses downstairs. Miranda's mother hurts her ankle and is forced to stay in the sunroom with the wood stove on. When it snows, they work to clear the snow from the sunroom roof so it doesn't collapse, and Matt gets the skis out so they can learn to cross-country ski in case they have to travel in the snow.
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PLANT ENHANCERS – DEON
INCREASES PLANT RESISTANCE
Deon is a plant enhancer made up of a combination of anionic and cationic amphoteric fatty acids. Deon stimulates the production of alkaloids, which increase plant resistance to disease and insects. Deon is a liquid spray and should preferably be used on plants in their first weeks. Deon stimulates the production of alkaloids in plants, which eliminate plant-pathogenic bacteria and moulds. Deon also provides the leaves with a protective wax coating that is difficult for insects, moulds, viruses and bacteria to penetrate. Through the elimination of the plant-pathogenic (plant-hostile) bacteria and moulds, the young plant is able to undergo huge growth without resistance. Lower shoots will also fully sprout, resulting in beautifully full plants. Due to the presence of organic nutrients in this liquid spray, Deon can rightly be called a veritable leaf feed.


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What are some alternatives to using acetate strips? I'm not interested in a specific application here, so feel free to give ideas for all types of techniques. Under what culinary circumstances, if any, can they be substituted with a silpat? Parchment paper? Other types of plastic?
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Rarely. Acetates are usually used when you need a thin, flexible backing for whatever you're making. Silpats aren't nearly as flexible, and don't have a uniformly smooth surface; you will impart a texture to whatever you're making. And you can't really cut them into whatever shape you want. Parchment paper doesn't have the strength of acetate; you can't make rings out of it. Plus it will absorb some liquid, lowering its strength further.
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How to moisten dry fruit cake
How do you make a fruit cake moist?
How do you moisten a dry Christmas cake?
No matter what kind of cake you've made, if it turns out too dry, you can moisten it with an appropriately flavored liqueur or syrup. Use a skewer to poke holes every inch and a half or so, then use a pastry brush to paint on the liqueur or syrup getting more into the holes.
How do you make dry cake better?
Try one of these methods and rescue that dry cake. Microwave it. Moisten a paper towel, then place it on a microwave safe plate. Steam it. This methods works by placing your cake in a bain-marie. Revive it with simple syrup. Use the bread method. Use the apple method. Serve it with ice cream.
How do you preserve a fruit cake?
Fruitcake should be tightly wrapped and stored in a cool, dry place while aging. If you wrapped your cake in soaked cheesecloth, resoak the cloth once a week and age for six weeks to three months. Cakes simply wrapped in plastic wrap should be brushed with more alcohol every few days during the first two months.
Why is fruitcake so hated?
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Which ingredient makes the cake soft?
Cake flour, which is more finely ground and contains less protein than its all-purpose counterpart, is a major contributor to how soft and the overall weight of a cake. Since cake flour has less protein, less gluten is formed. Without all of that gluten, the cake becomes less dense, airy, and smooth.
How do you moisten an overcooked cake?
Re-heat cake to moisten it Brush some milk or water over the top of the cake. Place caked in a 350ºF oven for 15–20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
Why is my cake too dry?
The ratio of wet to dry ingredients determines a cake's moisture level. If there's simply too much flour and not enough butter, a cake will taste dry. On the other hand, if there's too much milk and not enough flour, a cake will taste too wet. Finding the right balance between wet and dry ingredients is key.
Why does fruit cake last so long?
Why Do Fruitcakes Last So Long? Fruitcake is a shelf-stable food unlike any other. All those dry ingredients don't give microorganisms enough moisture to reproduce, as Ben Chapman, a food safety specialist at North Carolina State University, explained in 2014. That keeps bacteria from developing on the cake.
Why is my fruit cake dry?
Often, over-baking a fruit cake is the cause of dry fruit cakes. A fruit cake must be baked at the right temperature. The too-high oven temperature will dry the cake. Follow the recipe closely, including baking times.
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Why is my carrot cake dry?
One of the major reasons why your carrot cake is crumbly is the gluten content of your batter. Adding shredded carrots, nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to the batter affects the gluten that holds your carrot cake together. Gluten is a complex protein that affects the texture of dough.
What makes a cake light and fluffy?
Can I wrap Christmas cake in cling film?
Yes. For best results, wrap it well with cling film, then put it in a Ziplock bag or wrap it again with foil and store it in the freezer (usually for up to 6 months, though this dependes on the temperature of your freezer).
Why does my fruit cake crumble when cut?
Sugar attracts the moisture in the recipe, drawing it away from the flour and preventing the formation of gluten. However if too much sugar is present, the cake is so tenderised that gluten is unable to maintain the volume of the cake and it begins to crumble when cut.
How long does homemade fruit cake last?
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A hierarchical production planning structure enables manufacturing systems to handle customer disturbances with different measures on different planning levels. Two different kinds of customer order behavior can be observed and are as well discussed in literature. In the first, being forecast-evolutionbehavior, customers provide a forecast quantity for a specific due date for a long horizon in advance and update their forecast quantities periodically. In the second, being customer-required-lead-time-behavior, customers demand stochastic order amounts with a customer-required-lead-time whereby the manufacturing company generates an aggregated forecast, e.g. for product groups. These required lead times are usually shorter than the forecast-evolution-horizon, but order quantities do not further change. For comparing the influence of both order behaviors on a hierarchical production planning system, a simulation study is performed in which logistic performance measures such as service-level, utilization, capacity-, inventoryand tardiness-costs are analyzed with respect to a normalized forecast quality measure.
Figure 1: Hierarchical Production Planning approach


Southdown's June Star Student Award recipients are an exceptional group of boys and girls.
Southdown Closes Year by Honoring its Stars
June 30, 2021
As the school year drew to a close, Southdown Primary School faculty and staff members wanted to present a final round of Star Student Awards before everyone headed for the exits and summer vacation.
The last Southdown Splash Assembly, which once again was held in a virtual format, recognized some really outstanding youngsters. Principal Scott Oshrin was excited to announce the names of the award recipients. A short assembly video was piped into classrooms and available to those who were participating in a distance learning program.
The honorees include:
Universal Pre-Kindergarten: Autumn Stancil-Moore, Brianna Uzho; Kindergarten: Tayla Quin, Anthius Vanbrakle, Ashley Hernandez Velasquez, Alexander Zavala Nunez, Jake Bradshaw, Angel Rodriguez Rodriguez, Bella Coppinger, Jay Fuentez; First Grade: Justin Banegas Galdamez, Kaileen Silva, Jadyn Adam, Harrison Weston, Addison King, Nancy Yanes Ulloa, Valerie Morales Campos, Ashley Flores Canales, Katherine Sorto Lopez, Genesis Velasquez Aguilar; Second Grade: Kimberly Gonzalez, Michael "Mikey" Spagnoletti, Amora Ingram, Andy Velasquez Arevalo, Mileidy DePaz Cruz, Eddyll Jaco Oliva, Theodore Fischer, Evangeline Pearce; Third Grade: Ashley Avalos Cedillos, Stephen Pagan, William Duenas, Luis Ponce Reyes, Hazzell Perez Argueta, Jeremy Godoy Calderon
Two Southdown students were selected from every class in the building for formal recognition at the "splash" assembly. The school considers these youngsters to be its stars of the month. Teacher Theresa Duffy was June's faculty award recipient in recognition of everything she does around the building.
Mr. Oshrin announced the names of each award winner. The virtual assembly was held during the regular school day so that students in school and at home could view the proceedings simultaneously. Click on this link to view the short film:
Every Splash Assembly has a special focus that highlights an important educational component. During last week's program teacher Pamela Schwarting discussed being safe and having fun this summer. Everything from wearing sun block to reading good books was covered during the short session.
The phrase Splash Assembly is a takeoff on the school's mascot, which is a dolphin, an aquatic mammal that's known for flipping around in the water and splashing anyone nearby. Think 1960's television show Flipper.


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Java6 added a new utility class for reading input data from character based devices including command line. java.io.Console can be used to read input from command line, but unfortunately it doesn't work on most of IDE like Eclipse and Netbeans. As per Javadoc call to System.Console() will return attached console to JVM, if it has been started interactive command prompt or it will return null if JVM has been started using a background process or scheduler job. Anyway java.io.Console not only provides way to read input from command prompt or Console but also reading passwords from console without echoing it. Console.readPassword() method reads password and returns a character array and password is masked during entering so that any peeping tom can not see your password while you are entering it. here is a code example of How to read password and input from command prompt or console using java.io.Console. By the way apart from Console, you can also use Scanner or BufferedReader to read input from command prompt, as shown in this example.
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In this article I am giving example of some SQL query which is asked when you go for interview who is having one or two year experience on this field.whenever you go for java developer position or any other programmer position interviewee expect that if you are working from one or two years on any project definitely you come across to handle this database query, so they test your skill by asking this type of simple query.
Question 1: SQL Query to find second highest salary of Employee
Answer : There are many ways to find second highest salary of Employee in SQL, you can either use SQL Join or Subquery to solve this problem. Here is SQL query using Subquery :
select MAX(Salary) from Employee WHERE Salary NOT IN (select MAX(Salary) from Employee );
See How to find second highest salary in SQL for more ways to solve this problem.
Question 2: SQL Query to find Max Salary from each department.
SELECT DeptID, MAX(Salary) FROM Employee GROUP BY DeptID.
Question 3:Write SQL Query to display current date.
Ans:SQL has built in function called GetDate() which returns current timestamp.
Question 4:Write an SQL Query to check whether date passed to Query is date of given format or not.
Ans: SQL has IsDate() function which is used to check passed value is date or not of specified format,it returns 1(true) or 0(false) accordingly.
SELECT ISDATE('1/08/13') AS "MM/DD/YY";
It will return 0 because passed date is not in correct format.
Question 5: Write a SQL Query to print the name of distinct employee whose DOB is between 01/01/1960 to 31/12/1975.
SELECT DISTINCT EmpName FROM Employees WHERE DOB BETWEEN '01/01/1960' AND '31/12/1975';
Question 6:Write an SQL Query find number of employees according to gender whose DOB is between 01/01/1960 to 31/12/1975.
Answer : SELECT COUNT(*), sex from Employees WHERE DOB BETWEEN '01/01/1960'AND '31/12/1975' GROUP BY sex;
Question 7:Write an SQL Query to find employee whose Salary is equal or greater than 10000.
Answer : SELECT EmpName FROM Employees WHERE Salary>=10000;
Question 8:Write an SQL Query to find name of employee whose name Start with 'M'
Ans: SELECT * FROM Employees WHERE EmpName like 'M%';
Question 9: find all Employee records containing the word "Joe", regardless of whether it was stored as JOE, Joe, or joe.
Answer : SELECT * from Employees WHERE upper(EmpName) like upper('joe%');
Question 10: Write a SQL Query to find year from date.
Answer : SELECT YEAR(GETDATE()) as "Year";
Hope this article will help you to take a quick practice whenever you are going to attend any interview and not have much time to go into the deep of each query.
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Though modern IDE like Eclipse, IntelliJ or Netbeans allows you to generate equals, hashCode and compareTo methods for your value classes, it's equally important, you know how to do that by hand. By overriding equals and hashcode method by yourself, you know how they work, what kind of errors you can get, and most importantly, it's expected form you, as a Java programmer in any core Java interview. More often, you would see a coding question in Java, which ask you to override equals(), hashcode(), compare() and compareTo() methods for a value class. Since I have already shared some tips on How to override compareTo method in Java, and couple of example of writing your own comparator in Java, here I am sharing another simple example of overriding equals and hashCode methods. If you know rules of overriding equals and hashCode, you might know that, whenever you override equals, you must have to override hashCode, otherwise your object will not behave properly on various collection classes e.g. Map or Set, which uses equals, compareTo, hashCode to implement there invariants e.g. Set implementations should not allow any duplicates.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
String class provides split() method to split String in Java, based upon any delimiter, e.g. comma, colon, space or any arbitrary method. split() method splits string based on delimiter provided, and return a String array, which contains individual Strings. Actually, split() method takes a regular expression, which in simplest case can be a single word. split() is also overloaded method in java.lang.String class and its overloaded version takes a limit parameter which is used to control how many times pattern will be applied during splitting process. if this limit is positive n, then pattern will be applied at most n-1 times, if it's negative or zero than split operation is applied any number of time. For example, if we split String "First,Second,Third" on comma and provide limit as 2 then pattern will run one time, and split() will return String array with 2 Strings, "First" and "Second,Third". Since this method accepts a Java regular expression, it throws PatternSyntaxException, if syntax of regular expression is invalid.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
String class in Java provides several methods to replace characters, CharSequence and substring from String in Java. Since String is immutable in Java, every time you performance an operation on String either replacement or removing white space from String, it generates a new String object. There are four overloaded method to replace String in Java :
replace(char oldChar, char newChar)
replace(CharSequence target, CharSequence replacement)
replaceAll(String regex, String replacement)
replaceFirst(String regex, String replacement)
Out of these, 2nd one which takes a CharSequence is added on Java 1.5. CharSequence is actually a super interface for String, StringBuffer and StringBuilder in Java, which means you can pass any of String, StringBuffer or StringBuilder Object as argument to this replace method. replaceFirst() and replaceAll() are very powerful and accepts regular expression. replaceFirst() only replace first match, while replaceAll replaces all matches with replacement String provided.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
wait, notify, and notifyAll methods are used for inter thread communication in Java. wait() allows a thread to check for a condition, and wait if condition doesn't met, while notify() and notifyAll() method informs waiting thread for rechecking condition, after changing state of shared variable. One good example of how wait and notify method works is Producer consumer problem, where one thread produces, and wait if bucket is full; and other thread consumes and wait if bucket is empty. Both Producer and Consumer thread, notify each other as well. Producer thread notifies consumer thread after inserting an item in shared queue, while consumer thread notify producer, after consuming item from queue. Though Both notify() and notifyAll() are used to notify waiting threads, waiting on shared queue object, but there are some subtle difference between notify and notifyAll in Java. Well, when we use notify(), only one of the sleeping thread will get notification, while in case of notifyAll(), all sleeping thread on that object will get notified. This concept confuses many Java programmers, both beginners and experienced alike, Infact this is one of three question which is very popular on wait and notify concept, along with why wait and notify is defined in Object class and why wait and notify called from synchronized method. In this article we will focus on difference between wait, notify, and notifyAll method in Java.
Friday, March 8, 2013
There are 3 main ways to convert String to int in Java, using constructor of Integer class, parseInt() method of java.lang.Integer and Integer.valueOf() method. Though all those method returns instance of java.lang.Integer, which is a wrapper class for primitive int value, it's easy to convert Integer to int in Java. From Java 5, you don't need to do anything, autoboxing will automatically convert Integer to int. For Java 1.4 or lower version, you can use intValue() method form java.lang.Integer class, to convert Integer to int. As name suggest, parseInt() is the core method to convert String to int in Java. parseInt() accept a String which must contain decimal digits and first character can be an ASCII minus sign (-) to denote negative integers. parseInt() throws NumberFormatException, if provided String is not convertible to int value. By the way parseInt is an overloaded method and it's overloaded version takes radix or base e.g


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Support Fabric Conservation Method.
This conservation method is used where areas of the textiles background are missing or fragile. It gives the textile stability and prevents further unraveling. After selecting and dying appropriate material, the fabric is attached to the back, and reinforced around the perimeter of the damaged area. When there are loose sections or threads of the textile, these too are secured to the patch.


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Definition - What does Electrode Device mean?
An Electrode Device is a logging tool which is based on the arrangement of simple metallic electrodes which work at a low frequency. It includes conventional micrologs, electrical logs, laterlogs and various other microresistivity logs. The device is used for both measurement while drilling and wireline logs. The voltage and current in the Electrode Device can be measured on convenient electrodes or on the combination of electrodes. It is used to provide current via nonmetal objects and measure conductivity.
Petropedia explains Electrode Device
The Electrode Device is basically used for the purpose of logging and is considered as a logging tool which is basically the arrangement of metallic electrodes used in MWD and wireline logs. Appropriate electrodes or combination of electrodes are required for measuring the current and voltage in the device. The electrodes are the electromagnetic cells which are either anodes or cathodes. The electrons leave the cell at the anodes and enter the cells at cathodes and reduction takes place. Electrode devices are also used for measuring electrode resistivity.


There are 2 greate modules for importing nodes Feeds and Feed Import. Is there a way to update fields of existing nodes on import from XML or CSV file?
For example, there is an XML feed from another website with products (id + price) and file with additional data for the same products (id + description). How to import both sources into the same node in Drupal?
You need to set up feeds and feeds_xpathparser. You could found a good start for configuring all this here : _URL_
Concerning your concern about updating, you can do this by configuring the guid as your external unique id. In the screenshot provided, you can see in my case the xml tag used for unique id is simply .
xml parser configuration
Then, you just have to configure the node processor so that it will "Update existing node" when it found a duplicate as shown on the screenshot below.
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You should know the nid to be able to import this product.
In node import when you add the nid to the csv it understand that there is an update, but you should try it, maybe it delete all the content but not the information from the csv.
The best options in this case should be to make a bacthapi process to update all the nodes.
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Written by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, Fashion Entrepreneurship: Retail Business Planning, 2nd Edition, serves as a step-by-step guide to starting a fashion retail business. In addition to exploring entrepreneurship, management, and market segmentation, the text covers tactical elements such as financial statements, cash flow, accessing capital, merchandising, and creating a store on the Web. Using a hypothetical business plan that builds progressively with each chapter, the book offers a real-world practical framework for building a successful retail venture and creating a business plan. Profiles of successful entrepreneurs and exercises allow readers to apply the process to their own concepts.
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What is an Internal Referral (Same Link Referral)?
When a customer commences a search on the internet, call tracking captures the journey from the initial referral, through to the pages that the customer browses, right down to the page that a phone call is made fromproviding Delacon call tracking code is present on all pages.
If the code is correctly implemented, we will see a clear snapshot of the customer journey from start to finish.
If, however one or more website pages do not have the Delacon code, this creates a break in the journey, and only the path re-starting from a page with code (after visiting one without) will be recorded as the new start point of the customer journey. When tracking code is missing from a page on a website, it breaks the chain.
For example, if tracking code is correctly implemented on all pages and a customer types the word "Delacon" into a search engine, clicks onto our Home page, then our Integrations page and then our Contact page– we will be able to capture all details including the keyword/search terms used to initiate the original search, name of search engine and all pages visited on the website before a phone call was made.
If for instance code is present on all pages other than our Integrations page, and the customer follows the same pattern, we will not see any tracking data other than the customer landing on the contact us page, losing valuable insights. The absence of code on a page breaks the tracking of the customer journey.
This is why it's important to ensure all pages contain the correct Delacon tracking code.
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(comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than; most early
"a fashion popular in earlier times"; "his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher"; "Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera"
with the least delay
"the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M."
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I just found out the hard way objects are passed by reference in Javascript, for example:
for(var layer = 0; layer < hudLayers['layers'].length; layer++){
 // Store the to-be-calculated values in this object
 var tempValues = hudLayers['layers'][layer];
 tempValues['name'] = 'test';
This will change the value in tempValues and hudLayers. (Seems kind of obvious, but a post without a bit of code seems so naked.)
Is there a quick way around this?
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You want to assign a value to tempValues and have it not reflected in the hudLayers? Why would you want that? – Abhinav Sarkar Jul 19 '10 at 19:30
You really want to know? :) hudLayers contains several variables of image widths and heights. It's a HUD, so it has to be drawn multiple times per second. What's in hudLayers is actually the "blueprint" (base the width of this image on the value of that variable,...) If I simply write that back to hudLayersthe blueprint is gone and the image on screen will always stay the same. – skerit Jul 19 '10 at 19:53
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This is not an example of passing by reference (you aren't passing any parameters). However, you're correct; assigning an object will not make a deep copy.
You can make a deep copy of an object like this:
function deepCopy(obj) {
 if (typeof obj!== "object") return obj;
 if (obj.constructor === RegExp) return obj;
 var retVal = new obj.constructor();
 for (var key in obj) {
 if (!obj.hasOwnProperty(key)) continue;
 retVal[key] = deepCopy(obj[key]);
 return retVal;
Note that if an object's constructor has any side-effects, this code will trigger them.
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There is no pass by reference in JavaScript. Objects are accessed through references and those references are assigned or passed passed by value, just like in Java
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Making a deep copy of an object is as simple as objCopy = obj.toSource();.
.toSource on MDN
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I think toSource returns a string representation. Could set up a test case? – kapa Feb 7 '12 at 8:53
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Covering the keyboard while learning to keyboard is a popular strategy for teaching touch typing. Interestingly, there hasn't been much research on the effects of using keyboard covers when students are learning to keyboard. Overall, the research says that students who can't see their keyboards while they use keyboarding software to learn to keyboard will learn significantly faster than those who did not use covers.
Can Learning to Touch Type be Facilitated by Covering the Keys on a Computer?
by Leigh E. Zeitz, Ph.D.
University of Northern Iowa
May 25, 2008
Learning to key without looking at the keyboard is a difficult thing to do. This is especially difficult if your learners have taught themselves to type and developed "bad habits." On of the most prominent "bad habits" that novice keyboarders learn is looking at the keyboard while typing. In response to this need, vendors have developed keyboard covers (or skins) which hide the letters on the keys from students. But does this work?
The $64 question is "Will it help my students learn to touch type faster if we install keyboard covers?"
Let's see what the research says:
Steven Reagan (2000) studied multiple factors when middle school students used software programs to learn touch typing skills. He compared two typing programs: one that was drill and practice (KeyWords Elementary) and a gaming drill and practice program (Type to Learn 3). Half of the students in each of these groups used covers on their keyboards and half of them did not. The results showed that the middle school students who used KeyWords Elementary and had covers on their keyboards did not experience a significant different in improvement over those who could see the letters on their keys.
Conversely, students who had covered keyboards while using Type to Learn achieved a significant increase in their keyboarding skills. Interestingly enough, the Type to Learn users without the covers achieved an average speed that was lower than either of the KeyWords Elementary users. The researcher observed that the game players were highly motivated to do well on the game so those without covers would look at the keyboard instead of using the more efficient touch-typing methods.
Lois Nichols (2004) did some research with 3rd and 4th graders (n=84). The students were randomly assigned to use either covered or uncovered keyboards. They received instruction 30 minutes/day for 4 weeks (10 hours) using Sunburst's Type To Learn 3. The software is developed to enable the students to progress independently through the program. Type to Learn 3 provides an on-screen keyboard with superimposed hands showing the students which keys to press.
It turned out that the students who had the covers on their keyboards finished the 4 weeks typing significantly faster than students who were able to watch the keys. There was no significant difference in their levels of accuracy.
Leonard West (1967) explored the effects of depriving visual feedback when typists typed on a typewriter. Unlike the other two studies which reviewed the effects of using covers on students' abilities to learn to keyboard faster, West did not study typing speed improvement. He asked people who could already type (9 – 118 wpm) and then measured the difference between their speed and accuracy rates with and without being able to view the keyboard. Not surprisingly, the less experienced typists experienced a high increase in errors and decrease in speed while the accomplished typists had a small increase in errors and slight decrease in speed. While this research is interesting, it doesn't hold much relevancy for optimizing keyboarding instruction programs.
These studies that researched the effects of using covers when teaching keyboarding found that those students who couldn't see their keyboards while they use keyboarding software learned to keyboard significantly faster than those who did not use covers. This indicates that covers can be helpful when learning to keyboard. It would be useful to engage in additional research at elementary, middle and secondary levels. The effects of using a gaming context could be further studied by using the Reagan study design with other software packages.
Nichols, L. (2004) Learning to keyboard: Does the use of keyboard covers make a difference? Information Technology in Childhood Annual. 175-185.
Reagan, S. (2000) Increasing touch-keyboarding skills in the middle school student: "Keywords" vs. "type to learn." hand covers vs. no hand covers. Masters thesis.
West., L. (1967) Vision and kinesthesis in the acquisition of typewriting skills. Journal of Applied Psychology, 51(2). 161-166.
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shortening url
 - hello
 i need to shorten urls form form
 is there a way to do that in notepad
 - _USER_-Bogers said in shortening url:
 is there a way to do that in notepad
 Yes. How would you do it if you were explaining the algorithm to someone? "Look for the last /, and delete everything after that". So then create a regex that implements that.
 For example, finding /\K[^/\r\n]*$ will look for a slash, then reset the match (so the slash won't get deleted), then look for 0 or more characters that are neither slash or newlines until the end of the line. Replace that with the empty string. (And of course, regular expression must be enabled). If that pattern is matched, then the final filename will be deleted; if that pattern doesn't match, nothing will be deleted, of course.
 Do you want regex search/replace help? Then please be patient and polite, show some effort, and be willing to learn; answer questions and requests for clarification that are made of you. All data / example text should be marked up as plaintext using the toolbar button or manual Markdown syntax; screenshots can be pasted in natively using Ctrl+V when you have the image in your clipboard. Show the data you have; show the regex you tried, and why you thought it should work; show what you get, and compare it to what you wanted to get; make sure to include examples of things that should match and be transformed, and things that don't match and should be left alone. Read the official NPP Searching / Regex docs and the forum's Regular Expression FAQ.
 We sometimes vent our frustration when all a particular user does is demand the answer be given to them after many changes of requirements, or comes back time and again for new "gimme" requests, without showing any effort. But if you follow these guidelines, you're much more likely to get helpful replies that solve your problem in the shortest number of tries.
 - Hello, _USER_-bogers, _USER_ and All,
 Hi, Peter, just an other syntax :
 SEARCH (?-s).+/\K.+
 - Select the Regular expression search mode
 - Click, exclusively, on the Replace All button
 Best regards,
 - _USER_
 it still keeps some of them
 - _USER_-Bogers,
 _USER_'s worked perfectly for all the example data you originally showed. We both made assumptions about what larger set your data represented (consciously or not), and gave the best regex we could that fits the data we could see with those assumptions.
 If you want better help, you have to give better example data.
 And I need to tweak my boilerplate again (which I'm trying to condense and make more likely for people to read), because in this shortened version, I forgot to mention that edge cases should be included in example data as well. sigh
 - _USER_
 my raw data looks like,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
 a small sample
 - Every post, you've made it more confusing. You didn't used to have commas, and now I don't know what you want to replace and what you don't.
 If you want more help than what Guy and I have already given, you are going to have to make your desires more clear.
 Show the data you have and the text you want to get from that data; include examples of things that should match and be transformed, and things that don't match and should be left alone; show edge cases and make sure you examples are as varied as your real data. Show the regex you already tried, and why you thought it should work; tell us what's wrong with what you do get.
 - Hi, _USER_-bogers, _USER_ and All,
 _USER_-bogers, and All, when, you ask for modifications of data, with regular expresions, please, please …
 - Give us a fairly large amount of your INPUT text ( as you did,_USER_-bogers, in your previous post )
 - Give us, also, the expected OUTPUT text, from your specific INPUT test. That's the KEY point!
 Then, from the differences between these two texts, even if you cannot express simply yourself, regarding your goal, we should be able to guess your needs, most of the time ;-))
 Remember : If you clearly defined the rules to process, in your INPUT text, half the job is already done ;-))
 See you later,
 Best Regards,
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Westminster's Montessori Administration Program
Admission requirements
 1. Baccalaureate degree.
 2. Applicants must meet one or more of the following three criteria:
 - Must hold an approved and valid state license or certificate for school administration
 - Be a currently practicing or experienced school administrator with at least three years experience as an administrator; or
 - Be in process of completing a state recognized collegiate program leading to license as a school administrator or equivalent required by state/school.
 3. Applicants must be able to present demonstrated administrative ability including school finance, legal, licensing, curriculum administration, personnel and supervision, program planning, and evaluation.
Program requirements
 1. Montessori Foundations and Theories
 2. At least 200 other clock hours of study chosen from the Montessori teacher education courses
 3. Administrative practicum. A year-long practicum as an administrator in a Montessori school
 4. Final exams and colloquium


Kalai, Kalaī: 2 definitions
Alternative spellings of this word include Kalia.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary
kalaī (कलई).—&c. See under kalhaī.
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kāḷāī (काळाई).—f (kālikā S) A name amongst the kāṃsāra- people and other vulgar for kāḷī or dēvī. 2 (Amongst agriculturists. From kāḷā Black, i. e. Black earth.) A term for the ground or soil. Ex. yandā kā0 nēṃ hātacēṃ sōḍalēṃ. 3 unc See kāḷavaṇḍī.
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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
1) Kalaī (कलई):—(nf) whitewash; tin; tin plating; stone lime, coating; show; external grandeur; ~[gara] a tinman, tinner of pots and pans; ~[dāra] tin-plated; —[ughaḍanā/khulanā] to be exposed, to be unmasked.
2) Kalāī (कलाई) [Also spelled kalia]:—(nm) wrist; —[ghaḍī] a wrist watch.
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text: Nicotine salt is the natural form of nicotine found in tobacco leaves. Nicotine derived from tobacco leaves is slightly acidic with a pH of approximately 5. However, the most commonly used form of nicotine in e-liquids is called freebase nicotine. Freebase nicotine is slightly basic with a pH of approximately 8. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 where lower pH values indicate a more acidic substance, while higher pH values indicate a more basic substance. The chemical process for making the nicotine derived from tobacco leaves more basic is called de-protonation. This is the process that turns a natural nicotine extract into a freebase nicotine extract.


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Ferocactus emoryi is spherical or cylindrical solitary barrel cactus, light green to glaucous, reaching a diameter of 60–100 centimetres (24–39 in) and a height of 2–2.5 metres (6 ft 7 in–8 ft 2 in). It has 15 to 30 ribs with tubercles, especially in the juvenile stage. The spines are white to reddish. The central spine is very strong, 4-10 cm long, while the seven to twelve radial spines reach lengths of up to 6 cm. The large and funnel-shaped flowers are usually red or yellow, reach lengths of up to 7.5 centimeters and have a diameter of 5 to 7 centimeters. The fruit is ovoidal, about 5 cm long.
Ferocactus emoryi grows in the desert scrubs, hillsides, rocky slopes and gravely rocky or sandy soils, at an elevation of about 0–1,200 metres (0–3,900 ft) above sea level.
- Flora of North America Editorial Committee, e. 2003. Magnoliophyta: Caryophyllidae, part 1. In Fl. N. Amer.. Oxford University Press, New York.
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- Desert Tropicals
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Proof that all 2x2 matrices with rational entries are similar to
t 0
0 t
or to
0 a
1 b
I know that similar matrices characterize the same linear map to different bases. So with both forms of matrices it should be possible to describe all linear maps from Q^2 to Q^2. But I have no idea how to show that.
Is it necessary to take a base of Q^2 and look what the two matrices do with it (or with the linear combinations of the base???). Do I have to find out what the base must be?


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The bear-friendly label was designed to award practices that promote coexistence between bears and humans. Bear friendly practices include:
- the effective protection of livestock, beehives or orchards;
- preventing bears from losing fear of human (habituation of bears to humans) by using bear-proof garbage bins. When bears relate food to human, they will try to find it close to humans and their settlements. So, let's keep bears wild and do not leave your trash everywhere;
- development of responsible tourism programs;
- active promotion of bear conservation in the local area.
Honey, cheese, meat products and handicrafts equipped with the bear-friendly label highlight the connection between bears and local communities, which are deeply intertwined in the northern Dinaric region and Alps. Such products give additional value and sense of recognition to the use of bear-friendly practices and improve the coexistence between humans and bears.
Support bear friendly products and services to benefit local community and contribute to coexistence with bears.


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Numerous evaluations of conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs show positive shortterm impacts, but there is only limited evidence on whether these benefits translate into sustained longer-term gains. This paper uses the municipal-level randomized assignment of a CCT program implemented for five years in Honduras to estimate long-term effects 13 years after the program began. We estimate intent-to-treat effects using individuallevel data from the population census, which allows assignment of individuals to their municipality of birth, thereby circumventing migration selection concerns. For the nonindigenous, we find positive and robust impacts on educational outcomes for cohorts of a very wide age range. These include increases of more than 50 percent for secondary school completion rates and the probability of reaching university studies for those exposed at school-going ages. They also include substantive gains for grades attained and current enrollment for others exposed during early childhood, raising the possibility of further gains going forward. Educational gains are, however, more limited for the indigenous. Finally, exposure to the CCT increased the probability of international migration for young men, from 3 to 7 percentage points, also stronger for the non-indigenous. Both early childhood exposure to the nutrition and health components of the CCT as well as exposure during school-going ages to the educational components led to sustained increases in human capital.
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trappings, plural;
 1. The outward signs, features, or objects associated with a particular situation, role, or thing
 - - I had the trappings of success
 2. A horse's ornamental harness
 1. furnishing: (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
 2. Clothing or equipment; that which gives the appearance of something; Ornamental coverings or harnesses for a horse; caparisons
 3. Few carousel animals are plain. The carvers adorned them with fancy saddles, jewels, tassels, and any number of other special carved additions called trappings....


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Education and Community
> WHAT IS_? OLD
WHAT IS_? Programme
WHAT IS_? is an information programme comprising talks, information booklets and web resources. The purpose of this programme is to introduce key concepts and themes in contemporary art to the general public. Series 1 comprises seven topics supported by a talk, booklet and resource material available to download
An additional series focusing on the 'Materials & Methodologies' of modern and contemporary art is being developed to complement Series 1 and to provide supplementary information to IMMA's collections and exhibitions programmes. What is Photography? is the first in this series of 'Materials and Methodologies'.
What is_ New?
What is Drawing?
Brian Fay, artist and lecturer in DIT, will give a talk about Drawing on Saturday 2 February 2013.
IMMA at Earlsfort Terrace.
Click here to book and for more information
Please click on the link to download the booklet
What is Drawing? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 807KB)
Previous talks in the series and booklets to download
To download the booklets from the talks series please click on the following links:
What is Modern Art and What is Contemporary Art? November 2009
Francis Halsall and Declan Long, Department of Visual Culture, National College of Art and Design.
What is Modern and Contemporary Art? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 455KB)
Please note new booklet will be available to download next week.
What is Conceptual Art? November 2009
Mick Wilson, Dean of the Graduate School of Creative Arts and Media (GradCAM)
What is Conceptual Art? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 483KB)
What is New Media Art? January 2010
Maeve Connolly, Department of Film and Media, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.
What is New Media Art? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 440KB)
What is Participatory and Relational Art? April 2010
Brian Hand, artist, writer and lecturer
What is Participatroy and Relational Art (Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 pdf - 463KB)
What is Installation Art? June 2010
Niamh Ann Kelly, lecturer, Dublin Institute of Technology.
What is Installation Art? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 401KB)
What is Public Art? December 2010
Clíodhna Shaffrey, curator and writer.
What is Public Art? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 584KB)
What is Performance Art? Saturday 1 October 2011
Amanda Coogan, artist and PhD Student, University of Ulster and GradCAM.
What is Performance Art? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 pdf - 614KB)
What is Modern and Contemporary Art? at the Highlanes Gallery, Drogheda
In association with the Irish Museum of Modern Art, the Highlanes Gallery hosted a talk by Francis Halsall and Declan Long on modern and contemporary art on Saturday 29 January 2011 at 12:00noon.
Materials and Methodologies
What is Photography? Saturday 23 July 2011
Fiona Loughnane, art historian and lecturer
What is Photography? (Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.3pdf - 677KB)
Glossary of Art Terms
The following are a select number of terms relating to the subjects of Modern and Contemporary Art. This glossary is not comprehensive or exhaustive and is intended to be informative rather than definitive.
Glossary (Word doc 2003 - 90.5KB)
For further information, please contact Lisa Moran, Curator: Education and Community Programmes, Tel: 01-_PHONE_, Email _EMAIL_ or Sophie Byrne, Assistant Curator: Talks and Lectures Programme, Tel: 01-_PHONE_, Email: _EMAIL_