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Mining Large Graphs
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Recently, there is an increasing need for mining graphs with the rapidly growing social networks, Internet applications and communication networks. Among all these real-world applications, graphs are ubiquitous and contain tremendous useful information in every aspect. In this thesis, we focus on studying graph structures and apply the knowledge from graph structures to a number of fundamental data mining tasks. In this thesis, we propose a hash-based compression framework to efficiently and effectively cluster graph objects in the stream scenario. We then extend it to the graph clustering problem with side information. We propose a novel optimization framework DMO, which can dynamically optimize the weights of graph distance and side information distance metrics. The hash-based compression framework consumes constant storage spaces and the mining process can be scalable to massive graphs with side attributes. We then study the graph structures from another perspective, i.e., positive and unlabeled learning in graphs. We derive an evaluation criterion to estimate the dependency between structural features and labels, and then propose an integrated approach that concurrently updates both graph feature selection and class label assignment. By using structural features from graph objects, the experimental results shows that the proposed integrated framework significantly outperforms the previous methods. As graph structures are very useful for understanding the nature of graphs, we further extend our analysis to online social networks. We explore five social principles and concepts that represent a variety of network characteristics and quantify their relations with social roles and statuses. We propose a novel probabilistic model SRS, which can integrate both the local social factors of individual users and network influence via neighbors in a principled way.


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The History of the Ukulele
Hawaii is a true melting pot of many ethnicities. They range from those with Hawaiian ancestry, from Asian backgrounds as well as those from Europe, including Portugal. During the late 19th century, men and women immigrated from the Portuguese islands of Madeira and Azores to the Hawaiian Islands. This migration lasted from 1878 to 1913, bringing many of the Portuguese influences evident in Hawaii today. Some of these items have become iconic aspects of Hawaiian culture, whether it is in food, customs or music. One of icons is the ukulele. Here is an overview of the history of the ukulele.
History of the Ukulele in Hawaii
The history of the ukulele in Hawaii is a colorful one. Most people associate the ukulele with Hawaii's island-culture, without knowing the instrument's true origin. According to one version of the history, the ukulele made its first appearance in Hawaii in 1879. This occurred with a new immigrant from Madeira, named Joao Fernandes. His arrival in Hawaii made him so happy that he began playing a braguinha as soon as he was off the boat. The braguinha was a precursor to the ukulele. His joyful playing and the way his fingers danced up and down the strings astounded onlookers. As a result, they began to refer to the instrument as the "jumping flea." The word ukulele itself comes from the Hawaiian words uku, meaning gift or reward, and lele, meaning to come.
Types of Ukuleles
The beautifully crafted instruments are in the guitar family. Although they are usually strung with four nylon strings instead of customary six steel strings on a regular guitar. Ukulele makers typically make the instrument from the native Hawaiian koa tree, mango, mahogany, cedar, redwood or spruce.
There are four main kinds of ukuleles, ranging from smallest to largest. The soprano is the most common. The concert is popular for live performances. Musicians typically play the tenor in acoustic or recording sessions. While others play the baritone where deeper tones are needed. Most ukuleles have 4 strings, although there can be as many as 10 or 12 on some variations of the instrument.
The Popularity of the Ukulele
King David Kalakaua popularized the instrument in the late 19th century by learning to play it himself. He also did this by encouraging the playing of ukuleles during hula dances and royal ceremonies. Because of its popularity, three men from Madeira named Augusto Dias, Jose de Santos, and Manuel Nunes, opened up a ukulele shop in Honolulu. Their beautiful ukuleles would sell for about $5 apiece. As Hawaii was becoming a hub of travel and trade, stores soon began selling ukuleles on the mainland US and elsewhere.
Although ukuleles have fluctuated in popularity, you can still hear them in jazz music, romantic songs and even film soundtracks. Ukulele performers from Hawaii have found a new and appreciative international audience. Hawaii-born Jake Shimabukuro is probably the most famous guitar virtuoso in the world today. He has been featured in many worldwide concerts as well as on the national media. While they are now manufactured worldwide, the origin and sound of ukuleles are still associated with Hawaii.
The Ukulele Today
The history of the ukulele in Hawaii and its legacy continue to flourish. Today, you can hear ukuleles in Hawaiian hula dances, at Hawaiian weddings or at the beach. During every July on Oahu, music lovers celebrate these iconic instruments at the annual Ukulele Festival. The festival offers hours of open-air ukulele concerts, authentic Hawaiian food booths, ukulele displays, lessons and even free instrument giveaways. Tourists and Hawaii residents unite to celebrate a mutual love of music and Hawaiian culture.
One of the most notable moments of the events occurs when nearly 800 young students play in a stunning ukulele orchestra. Families planning a trip to Hawaii should consider going to Oahu in July during this festival. This is because this is an unforgettable way for children to expand their knowledge of these beautiful instruments. One of the most beautiful aspects of Hawaiian culture is the music. So for many, there is no sound more soothing than the melodious strumming of a ukulele.

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Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a mini sensor that draws its energy from micro sized solar panels as well as heat and or movement. The sensor is 0.10" by 0.14" by 0.03".
The sensor only needs one nanowatt to operate-that's one billionth of a watt. Most of the time it would be in sleep mode and only waking to record movements or changes. They're thinking possible uses would be inside the human body to monitor head and eye pressure, tumors, environmental changes, building and bridge monitoring.
Read about the tiny solar powered sensor here at Physorg.com.

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MasterMindsHRSG Management Consulting, is recruiting on behalf of its client who operates in the Energy industry, to fill the position below:
Job Position: Sales Officer
Job Location: Lagos
- The marketing representative will be responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns to generate new prospects and improve client retention.
- Plan, organize, and execute sales and marketing activities.
- Market company, its products and business opportunity
- Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations;
- Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;
- Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;
- Maintaining and updating customer databases;
- Excellent customer service delivered to the customers and prospects
- Generate leads and drive sales through various marketing activities such as telemarketing, direct marketing, and customer/prospect visit.
- Conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups;
- Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;
- Managing budgets;
- Evaluating marketing campaigns;
- Monitoring competitor activity
- Willing to be trained.
- Track market and company sales performance.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Personal quality of integrity, credibility, and commitment
- Minimum of two years in Marketing
- Should have a good command of spoken English
- Degree in Marketing or a Business-related course
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Sales skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Social media.
- Analytic Skills.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to convince.


September's Student Leaders Award winner: The Orientation Leader's Executive Board
The Student Leadership Journey Council (SLJC) recognizes and awards the Orientation Executive Board for their leadership skills and their success with Orientation 2013.
Through hard work and dedication, they strived to provide new students and their families a warm welcome and smooth transition into the Case Western Reserve University community.
Below, several commonly asked questions are answered about the Executive Board based in an interview with faculty mentor Amanda McCarthy.
Question: What is the Orientation Executive Board?
Answer: Orientation Executive Board members are undergraduate students who have served at least one year as an Orientation Leader, Adventure and Parent Leader, or International Student ambassador. They work as a para-professional staff member in the Office of First-Year Experience and Family Programs. The orientation executive board assists professional staff in selecting and training orientation student staff and in orientation program and event development.
Q: Are there different leadership styles within the executive board? Were they more similar or different?
A: According to McCarthy, each member was chosen to bring something different to the board. She noted that everyone responds best to a different leadership style and she kept that in mind while deciding who to hire. McCarthy appreciated that leaders learn and grow from each other and strove to achieve diversity in the group in order to promote this.
Q: Orientation Leaders are known to be especially close, how is that established?
A: McCarthy believes the closeness often seen between orientation leaders comes from the team-building focus of the spring training program and retreats. This focus and goal promotes confidence in the Orientation Leaders, including the EBoard. Even though they are newly selected, the Executive Board members do have extra responsibilities during the training, including facilitating activities and working with office personnel. They are looked upon as experienced leaders and role models by the Orientation Leaders.
Q: What was the biggest challenge for the Executive Board and how was it overcome?
A: To McCarthy, it seems that most years the board faces a similar problem. They do not comprehend what is required of them before they actually begin to do it. She sees the members having difficulties when the realization of their many responsibilities hits them, but she also sees the "light bulb moment" when they each ascertain why they are working so hard. She believes the passion and love they each have for what they are doing pushes them through the tough times and makes all the hard work worth it in the end.
Q: How does being on the board influence the members as leaders?
A: After working with multiple boards, McCarthy is able to observe that the members come from very different backgrounds to work together and become a team that strives for a common goal. She enjoys watching the members hold on to their experience on the board and take with them what they learned, and applying it to their future undertakings.
Edit 15 Oct. 2013, 1:16p: The first answer ("What is the Orientation Executive Board") was changed to better reflect the responsibilities and role of the Orientation Executive Board. -Kyle Patterson, Director of Web & Multimedia


What is the cost of owning a cat? Information for beginners
Cats make amazing pets for everyone, but what is the cost of owning a cat? By recognizing it, many pet owners can offer their cats the best possible care.
How much does it cost to have a cat?
Having a cat at home is one of the most rewarding experiences for every household. But the cost of owning a cat should be an important thing to consider. It's highly variable as it comes to cat ownership. The cost matters a lot because it affects straight the quality and kind of pet care that your cat might receive. For some people, their love for cats is the biggest concern instead of the cost.
However, knowing that cats costing a great deal would help all cat owners find the best plan to get well-prepared. That helps them offer the essential care for their pets.
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What is the cost of owning a cat?
The average cost of owning a cat is around $809 per year. Since every cat can live from 9 to 15 years. As a result, you will need to spend a lifetime cost of $7,646 to $12,500. In reality, a few cat breeds probably end up costing you about $33.408! Bear in mind that most feline buddies tend to live for 18 years. Therefore, before getting a cat, it's best to consider the costs of raising them for that period.
cost of owning a cat
For details, we'd like to list out the average expenses of owning a cat:
Cost of buying a cat
If you intend to buy a domestic cat from a well-known breeder or a reliable rescue home, it would be from $70 to $208. You could spend more than that, with the price of over $1392 on Maine Coon, Russian Blue, and Norwegian Forest cats. Besides, several families are finding their beloved furry friends on the streets. And guess what? Both adoption cost and vaccination cost possibly go up.
For older cats, the cost of cat adoption would be as low as $50 only. Besides, it depends on where you adopt the animal from. What if you've just adopted from a shelter? Then go to save as much as $200, following the claim of a doctor of vet medicine in Manhattan, Kansas. In case you're a vet, then it's possible for you earn a discount on adoption fees.
Cost of caring for a cat
Now it comes to how much do your cats cost to take care of? It depends on. So one of the best ways to save more on vet costs would be to maintain your cat as healthy as possible in the first place. What's else? Never think of skipping any vet visit and always get updated with vaccines. As you know, every emergency clinic service is quite expensive, so make frequent visits to the vet center would keep them strong.
Along with that, all cat owners can check pet insurance. Doing that will help them set aside for unwanted illnesses for that long. Those plans cost around $10 – $40 and will cover different needs. In short, the cost of a cat's healthcare varies from one pet to another. It bases on some particular elements, such as genetic predispositions, breed, and whether your cat is an indoor or outdoor one.
Cost of feeding a cat
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cost of owning a cat
Your cat needs its food to gain all the essential nutrients they require. Thus, costs vary remarkably by brand, the size of the cat, and its lifestyle. A cat adult needs to consume 2 pouches of wet food and 20 g of dry food every day.
Note that feeding a cat usually costs you less than feeding a dog. But the food bill remains a crucial part not to be missed here. Each year, you can expect to spend from $140 to $278 based on what type of cat food you're purchasing. Only decent food for cats is good for the pet's health though it might cost more than expected. Also, ensure to check the ingredients to ensure you're owning a higher content of meat.
In case you don't know, it's best to control the cost of preparing cat raw food. To do that, make sure to get from reliable or well-known suppliers. You can easily save some dollars at the supermarkets when doing so. Let's get raw meat in bulk, and don't forget to use more discount offers if possible. Go for affordable cuts of meat.
Cost of cat toys and bed
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There are so many extra costs as it comes to owning a cat. Not only does your cat need the essential things, like a bed, there are also more important things like litter trays. And it might cost you around $278 per year to cover those expenses. Must-have items you cannot ignore to keep a healthy lifestyle for your cat are scratching posts. Well, it still depends on you and your cat.
However, to help maintain your furniture from getting damaged or scratched up, getting them toys is a great idea. Some people would spend $25 only a year on cat toys, and they also have the feather toy. Instead of it, let your cat enjoy its great time with an empty box or an empty bag. For its more fun, how about chasing your feline friend around the house?
cost of owning a cat
Cost of cat insurance
It's the same as when you need health insurance, your kitty also needs health insurance. Most pet insurance costs vary depending on the cat breed and the insurer. A cat owner is likely to spend $252 per year. Like I said, to keep the costs down, let's keep your cat as healthy as you can right from the day of its birth or adoption.
Premium tends to increase much once the pet turns 6 or 7. Next, you probably struggle to get insurance as they turn to 8 or 9. We recommend you to earn a one-year policy in the early times. Before choosing any policy, consider the maximum payout every year and the reimbursement rate.
Cost of cat vaccinations
As a cat owner, you might like to keep your pet vaccinated to fight against rabies and other respiratory illnesses. It costs about $80 on vaccinations for kitties in their early years. Afterwards, the costs decreases to $50 per year to keep a healthy cat for you. Try to search more information on the internet for low-cost health clinics that offer pet vaccinations.
If you're adopting it, the adoption center would inform you about these clinics. To help protect your kittens, they need two sets of vaccinations for startup. At nine weeks old, your pet must have the first set while the second set should get done at their three months old. Those sets help them enhance the immune system.
Cost of cat grooming
cost of owning a cat
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Every domestic cat needs frequent brushing to prevent mats from sticking to its coat. Grooming criteria would depend on the breed of your cat, and its coat. The average cost of cat grooming is around $50 with pet owners who have to spend from $30 to $70. A few other facilities might charge you for a package while others provide you with a basic bath only.
Keep in mind that frequent grooming will help lower cat hair allergens in the house, so make it easier for your cat to groom by itself. Once cats do it themselves, their tongues can draw fur in. Long-haired cats need more grooming, and pet owners always want to take them to get groomed professionally. The longer your cat's hair, the more difficult the task of grooming and the higher the price.
Cost of getting a cat neutered
For those who encounter a box of kitties, or let a stray cat enter your house, then you're responsible for getting it neutered and vaccinated. Such a surgery costs $300 in a total. There's another option for you to take your kitten to a lower-cost clinic. This gets run by nonprofits and every surgery gets carried out by licensed vets.
The cost of neutering increases up if you want your vet to microchip the pet in the surgery. Your vet can insert a little microchip under the skin of your cat. When your cat is lost, this microchip can get scanned, and then your pet is claimed to get back to you. The cost of inserting this chip is around $14, and this cost might vary.
Final words
In general, you probably get the answer to the question "what is the cost of owning a cat?". The average cost of a cat varies based on the breed of cat, age, and your lifestyle. For the basics, it costs in a minimum of $405 for the initial year, and about $340 for every year after. By knowing these costs, you and other pet owners no longer get surprised at how much it costs to have a cat per year.
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A No-Fuss Method for Cooking Almost Any Whole Grain
I don't bother with carefully measuring water or fiddling around with getting just the right flame when I cook whole grains on the stove. Instead, I cook pretty much every type of grain using the same no-fuss method — with great results every time.
Basically, I use the same method for cooking whole grains that I use for cooking pasta: I simmer the grains in a good amount of salted water until they are the right texture, and then drain them. Some grains like quinoa benefit from a 10-minute rest in the covered pot after draining, which gives a better texture, but for most of the other grains I use on a regular basis, such as barley, wheat berries, or farro, this isn't necessary.
Brown rice is the only whole grain I don't use this method for, as I prefer the texture when it is cooked in the traditional way, but it can done. In fact, Saveur uses it in their recipe for Perfect Brown Rice.
A couple hints when using this method:
- When cooking quinoa, watch for the point when most of the grains have little spirals (the germ) curling around them. That's when it's done cooking. Drain it, put it back in the pot off the heat and cover it for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.
- For all other grains, periodically taste as they cook and drain them once they are cooked through and soft.
- Very hard grains like wheat berries will need 45 minutes or more of simmering, so add water if too much boils off during cooking.
- As with pasta, generously salt the water. You can also add bay leaf, herb sprigs, garlic cloves or other aromatics that can be easily removed once the grains are cooked through.
Have you ever tried this method? How do you cook whole grains?
Related: How To Cook Brown Rice
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Introduction to the hat matrix in regression
What is the Hat matrix (known in econometrics as the projection matrix ) in regression?
The geometry of the Hat matrix in regression.
How does the Hat matrix gets its name?
Interpretation of the Hat matrix in bivariate (simple linear) regression
Having shown my students the geometric interpretation of what the Hat matrix does, I had one student who came stuck after trying to get the picture in his head for the case of a bivariate regression – I could see how he was thinking – and I am sure he is not the only one who gets stuck with this. So let me share with you his question, and resolve it.
Properties of the Hat matrix with proofs
The hat matrix (projection matrix in econometrics) is an orthogonal projection.
Hat matrix is an orthogonal projection
I have yet to explain the difference between a projection, and an orthogonal projection, and this is something I do now. We are interested only in orthogonal projections, not any old projection. I shall explain: difference between these 2 projections; linear algebra properties of these 2 projectionsintuitively why is a projection matrix idempotent? All this is explained using the Hat matrix.
Projection and orthogonal projections
A matrix is a projection matrix if and only if it is idempotent; a matrix is an orthogonal projection if and only if it is symmetric and idempotent.
The idempotent property makes any projection matrix positive semi definite. The symmetric property is used in the proof but isn't required as a condition (if I understand correctly) as the symmetric condition is implicit in the quadratic form, by which I mean that in a quadratic form, x'Ax, even if A is not symmetric it may be written equivalently as a quadratic form with a symmetric matrix, namely:
Because of this when we look at quadratic forms, we can just study the cases for symmetric matrices.
How is it that the Hat matrix projects a vector on to the column space spanned by X?
So we know that a projection matrix is a linear transformation that takes a vector and puts it into the space spanned by the column vectors in the matrix. But the Hat matrix is a function of the Xs. So how can we say that the Hat matrix projects a vector onto the column space spanned by the vectors in matrix X? Shouldn't it be that H projects a vector onto the space spanned by the vectors v, where v s are the vectors in the H matrix? This is something I had been puzzled about – and I would have loved to have heard the explanation in my econometrics classes – something that never happened. (Closest I got to an explanation was in my 2nd year linear algebra class). Sit back and watch while I tell you one of my favourite stories.


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Green Building News January 2001
January 18, 2001
Wood removed from older buildings could provide as much as a quarter of the lumber needed for housing construction for the next 50 years, while putting a hefty dent in the amount of demolition waste that goes into landfills each year, according to a University of Florida study.
Lucy Acquaye, a graduate student in building construction who did the research for her masters thesis, said that in Florida, the construction industry contributes 23 percent of all municipal solid waste, and of that, 92 percent comes from the renovation and demolition of old structures. Of the 280 Florida landfills identified by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1994, about 40 percent were lost to regulations and population growth by 1998.
"As Floridas population continues to rise and land continues to be in demand, the regulations will continue to increase," Acquaye said. "Deconstruction reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and prolongs landfill lives."
Acquaye studied wood from three houses in Gainesville. Built between 1900 and 1950 of Southern pine, the houses were taken apart using different techniques, from total demolition to careful deconstruction, where the focus was on salvaging as much usable material as possible. She said the contractor actually made a profit on the deconstructed house because he was able to sell much of the buildings materials.
"Instead of demolishing houses, there is the potential for creating many new businesses," said Charles Kibert, director of the Rinker School of Building Construction at UF. You have to take the building apart, extract the materials, resell them, move them from point A to point B and maybe even do some remanufacturing and clean up. We think it could generate a lot of new economic activity, and youd have 10 times as many jobs compared to simply landfilling construction waste."
Acquaye measured the quality of the salvaged wood and found its strength was comparable to that of new lumber. She also found that the old wood was 50 percent more dense because it was from an old-growth forest, while new lumber usually comes from younger trees.
"The old lumber is of a quality you cant find in the virgin lumber being produced today," Acquaye said.
She said salvaged lumber has potential use as studs and other structural parts of new buildings, but some obstacles must be overcome before that can happen. For one thing, no standard grading system is in place for used wood like the one used for virgin lumber.
"When you get lumber from a particular building, you have some different characteristics. We have to get a lot of lumber tested before were going to come up with grading rules," Acquaye said. "But what I found is this lumber has potential use."
Kibert agreed that lack of a grading system is an obstacle. But he added that wood is one of the most reusable building materials, and a high demand for it already exists in the do-it-yourself market. If nothing else, he said, used wood should be recycled into chipboard, mulch or fertilizer.
Businesses can no longer afford to treat energy as an "unmanageable" expense according to an article by Jerry Burin that appeared in the December issue of Building Operating Management. No matter what the business goal, whether it is to pursue cost-effective operations, overcome capital constraints, improve profit margins, benchmark with peers or enhance asset value, building operators should unlock the strategic business opportunity offered by energy efficient technologies. This is especially true in light of utility deregulation and recent energy price increases.
In the new paradigm, business managers must understand the changes in energy regulation, the role of local utilities, the options offered by energy service companies and the advances in energy efficient technologies. Benchmark measurements of energy consumption for each facility are essential for developing a management strategy. The next step is an energy audit to identify energy uses and improvement options. Operation and maintenance costs need to be included in the analysis.
Building owners have been reluctant to make energy efficiency investments when tenants pay the bill. But Burin points out that improvements create value for owners:
"An energy strategy helps create value in investment property. Reviewing an investment acquisition for value-enhancing opportunities can mean more than just enhancing the propertys rent roll with market rate rents. Identifying and then trimming the fat off an energy hog reduces tenants operating expenses, thereby making the propertys cost of occupancy more competitive or allowing for the replacement of reduced operating expenses with additional net rent. Recently, when the energy cost of an investors newly acquired gross-leased building was lowered from $3 to $2 per square foot, $1 million was added to the value of the 108,000-square-foot property."
For the full article see With Energy, Costs Equal Opportunity, Building Operating Mangement Online, Decemeber 2000
Shea Homes, Inc. and AstroPower, Inc. jointly announced that they have signed an agreement to make solar power a standard feature in new Shea communities. The partnership kicks off with the construction of 100 solar powered homes in San Diego this year. The companies have a goal to build a total of 200 solar powered homes in the next 18 months, as new development phases roll out.
"It's been a long-term goal of our industry in the U.S. to have solar electric home power systems become a standard feature in new home construction," said Howard Wenger, North American Business Director for AstroPower. "That's what makes our partnership with Shea Homes so significant. Shea Homes has recognized the value of solar technology as a standard feature."
As the 10th largest builder in the U.S., Shea Homes constructed 5000 homes in 1999, generating $1.6 billion in gross revenues. The San Diego division of Shea Homes will feature solar technology in their newest community, located in Scripps Highlands. Fifteen miles north of downtown San Diego, these new homes will incorporate the latest in solar power and energy efficiency technology, enabling homeowners to reduce their utility bills by 50 percent or more over a conventionally-built home.
"We're doing this to enable our customers to take control of their energy bills. We want to build a more efficient home, allow our customers to generate their own electricity, and deliver it for an affordable price," said Ryan Green, Community Development Manager for Shea. "The homes in Scripps Highlands are 40 percent more efficient than the strict California energy efficiency standards. This delivers added comfort and value for new Shea homebuyers."
AstroPower's Howard Wenger noted that "San Diego is the epicenter of California's power crisis, where electric rates and bills have doubled and threats of power outages have become common. Our SunChoice solar home power systems produce pollution-free electricity, spin the utility meter backward to lower bills, and can also provide power to the home during power outages. It's a perfect match."
"Our systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with a builder's construction schedule. That's what is so exciting about working with Shea Homes. Together, we're able to realize terrific cost economies by integrating partners," said Bob Ruggio, Residential Sales Manager for AstroPower. "That translates to excellent pricing for the consumer, made especially affordable by wrapping the system cost right into the home mortgage. The end result is the highest quality installation at the lowest possible delivered price." AstroPower's SunChoice(TM) program is a national effort to make solar power affordable and easy to obtain. The company maintains a network of authorized resellers and installers, offering solar technology to the residential new home market, as well as to existing homeowners and businesses.
Designer Michael Borden is bringing the spiritual principles of Vastu Vedic Architecture to his practice in the American Midwest. He introduces the concept in a new addition to the Oikos Library called Vastu Vedic Architecture. At the core of the practice is a design pattern called the "Vaastu Purusha Mandala." Borden says that those occupying a building based on this pattern "experience growth of life, love, energy, and spiritual bliss."
The nation's straining electrical generation system can be enhanced by moving away from an historic reliance on "mega" power plants and toward a network of dispersed, smaller-scale generation facilities. That concept, known as "distributed power," will be advanced by a newly established research center at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
The Distributed Energy Resources Center at NREL will conduct research and provide information needed to efficiently develop additional power supplies from relatively small, decentralized generating units, ideally operated at or near the commercial and residential sites they serve. This involves both interconnectivity systems that enable electricity produced by a variety of sources to flow onto the grid and specialized technologies for producing the new power itself.
Electrical generation technologies that are well suited for the emerging distributed power market include small natural gas turbines, as well as those that tap into renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind and biomass.
The center, with a budget of approximately $10 million for fiscal year 2001, is organized around three units: Resource and Environmental Evaluation, Distributed Power Systems Integration, and Hydrogen and Natural Gas Systems.
Resource and Environmental Evaluation will develop methods for analyzing environmental impacts and site requirements for locating distributed power systems. This will include mapping pertinent regions for their sun, wind or biomass production potential, as well as for wildlife and other environmental considerations. NREL's Tom Stoffel was named the center's acting manager for Resource and Environmental Evaluation.
A primary role of the testing facility will be to help develop universal standards to assure the performance and safety of distributed power equipment. That effort is critical because different electrical generation technologies produce power with widely varying characteristics. The data produced by the center will be used by standards-writing bodies to develop consensus test standards and by independent organizations to formally certify distributed power equipment


Hidden Brain Puzzle #34: Why Ka-Boom! and Ka-Ching! Go Together
Anger can make people want things more, according to a counterintuitive new study which found that when people associate a product with anger, they desire it more.
Henk Aarts of Utrecht University in the Netherlands and his colleagues showed people a number of objects such as pens and mugs. Before the picture of the object appeared on a screen, Aarts subliminally primed his volunteers with an angry, fearful or neutral face. He found that people later reported wanting the object more when they had been primed with the angry face rather than the fearful face. They also exerted more physical effort in acquiring the object in a subsequent test.
Aarts thinks there is an evolutionary reason for the phenomenon: In a statement issued via Psychological Science, where the paper was published, he said, that in competitive environments such as the struggle over a limited food supply or in battle, "If the food does not make you angry or doesn't produce aggression in your system, you may starve and lose the battle."
In a recent puzzle posted on the Hidden Brain's Facebook page, I asked:
You have to decide whether to buy something. You are most likely to make the purchase when
A) You are angry
B) You are fearful
C) You are angry and fearful
D) You are neither angry nor fearful
The correct answer is A.
Does this theory explain the behavior of all those angry couples we see in movies who patch up fights by having sex?
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Acta Biotechnol. volume 19, issue 2, P147-_PHONE_ DOI: 10.1002/abio.370190207 View full text
K. Czaczyk, A. Olejnik, K. Trojanowska
Abstract: In the first part of the experiments, the mechanical properties of 1%, 2% and 3% carrageenan and 1%. 2% and 3% carrageenadlocust bean gum (LBG) gels stored in various concentrations of propionic and acetic acids and their mixtures were examined:The stability of these materials was measured by uniaxial compression between two parallel plates using the Instron Universal Testing Machine. A mathematical model explaining the dependence of the destroying force on the storage time was chosen for data analysis. Using…
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Tubes as Thin as Fine Thread
Tubes with an outer diameter as small as 0.15 mm are available from Goodfellow (Coraopolis, PA) in lengths ranging from a fraction of a meter to large production runs. Applications for ultra-thin tubes are many, and often relate to the need for greater miniaturization, lighter weight, or flow restriction. Features include:
- A 99.95% gold design.
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Is it possible to prevent mouseDown effect when widget already displaying selected effect
Is it possible to prevent the display of a "mouseDown" effect when the widget is already displayed with the "selected" effect?
Reproducible Steps:
 1. User clicks on a button, button displays "mouseDown" effect.
 2. User releases the mouse and the button displays with a "Selected" effect.
 3. User clicks on the selected button.
When the user clicks on an already selected button, I don't want to see the mouseDown effect; I want to continue to see the selected effect.
Is there a way to prevent the mouseDown effect from being displayed when the selected effect is already being displayed?
Hi _USER_
Do you mind elaborating a bit more on which Style Properties you have defined in your Selected style vs. your MouseDown style?
As you've noticed in RP 10, the Style Effects will blend together in the prototype. However, if you do not want the blending to occur, you can simply define the specific style properties on the Selected style, and those properties will override the properties on the MouseDown style.
For example, let's say you have a button with the following styles:
 - Base Style: white background / black font color
 - MouseDown Style: blue font color
 - Selected Style: grey fill color
Let's say when the button is in a selected state and the user mouses down on the button, you do not want to show the MouseDown blue font color.
In order to achieve this, you can simply define the font color that you want to display in that scenario in the Selected style (e.g. black font color). Once a font color is defined within the Selected style, it will no longer be overridden when the user mouses down on the button in the prototype.
The same would apply for other style properties you have defined in your style effects.
Hope this helps!
Hi Frankie
I've attached my file. There is definitely something weird going on as I don't even see the colour for the mouseDown event any more.
When the widget is created from dragging a "Primary Button" onto the canvas, everything works as you described above. However, if you modify the shape of the button, the mouseEvent does not occur as expected.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi _USER_,
Thank you for sharing your file. I was able to reproduce this issue on my end as well. This appears to be a bug with rendering style effects in the prototype for custom shape widgets. I've filed this to have our team investigate further. Thank you for letting us know!


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Next cut out the inside of the arch. Roll the curved section over a round object to match the curvature of the arch. Before gluing it in place, test to make sure it fits correctly inside the walls of the main section. When you are ready to glue it in place, you can use a tweezers to push the inside piece perfectly into place before the glue sets.


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Digital Natives Academy, is NZ's first esports and game dev academy, and provides a state-of-the-art digital training centre which offers programmes focused on esports, coding, game development, and content creation for young people aged 8-25 years old.
- Taught onsite – Starting 2nd week of term 4
- Each session is 1 hour
- Free, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors
- Programme is 9 weeks
- Ages 13+
This course is for young people interested in creating online content. From streaming on Twitch, to creating videos for YouTube. These lessons take you through how to get started, the best programmes to use. Precautions to take and things to consider while building your "brand".
Content Creation Outcomes
- Students know the basics of preparing their workspace, and setting up a computer. Students are now able to identify all cords used and can correctly connect them.
- Students will know the best programmes to use and how to install them.
- Students will understand the content creation ecosytem and be able to focus on an area they are most interested in.
- Students will be able to plan and develop a content creation pipeline.
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-DuplicateItems.ps1 -Identity migtester1 -Type Calendar -Impersonation -DeleteMode MoveToDeletedItems -Mode Full -Verbose
Alternative, you can use an e-mail address and specify credentials. This allows the script to run against mailboxes in Office 365, for example:
Remove-DuplicateItems.ps1 -Identity _EMAIL_ -Type Mail -DeleteMode MoveToDeletedItems -Mode Full -Credentials (Get-Credential) -Retain Oldest
A more complex example using IncludeFolders, ExcludeFolders and PriorityFolders:
$Credentials= Get-Credential.\Remove-DuplicateItems.ps1 -Mailbox _EMAIL_ -Server outlook.office365.com -Credentials $Credentials -IncludeFolders '_TAG_#\*','\Projects\*' -ExcludeFolders 'Keep Out' -PriorityFolders '*Important*' -CleanupMode Mailbox
This will remove duplicate items from the specified mailbox in Office365, using the following options:
- Fixed Server FQDN – bypassing AutoDiscover.
- Limits operation against the Well-Known Inbox folder, top Projects folder, and all of their subfolders.
- Excluding any folder named Keep Out.
- Duplicates are checked over the whole mailbox.
- Priority is given to folders containing the word Important, causing items in
those folders to be kept over items in other folders when duplicates are found.
In case you want to process multiple mailboxes, you can use a CSV file which needs to contain the Identity field. An example of how the CSV could look:
Identity francis philip
The cmdlet could then be something like:
Import-CSV users.csv1 | Remove-DuplicateItems.ps1..
The script is available on GitHub here.
Feedback is welcomed through the comments. If you got scripting suggestions or questions, do not hesitate using the contact form.


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KAUST DepartmentComputer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division
Online Publication Date2016-02-01
Print Publication Date2016-03
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AbstractThe complexity of ozone (O3) formation mechanisms in the troposphere make the fast and accurate modeling of ozone very challenging. In the absence of a process model, principal component analysis (PCA) has been extensively used as a data-based monitoring technique for highly correlated process variables; however conventional PCA-based detection indices often fail to detect small or moderate anomalies. In this work, we propose an innovative method for detecting small anomalies in highly correlated multivariate data. The developed method combine the multivariate exponentially weighted moving average (MEWMA) monitoring scheme with PCA modelling in order to enhance anomaly detection performance. Such a choice is mainly motivated by the greater ability of the MEWMA monitoring scheme to detect small changes in the process mean. The proposed PCA-based MEWMA monitoring scheme is successfully applied to ozone measurements data collected from Upper Normandy region, France, via the network of air quality monitoring stations. The detection results of the proposed method are compared to that declared by Air Normand air monitoring association.
CitationOzone Measurements Monitoring Using Data-Based Approach 2016 Process Safety and Environmental Protection


What is the difference between an AUV and an ROV?
An AUV operates independently from the ship and has no connecting cables, whereas ROVs are connected to an operator on the ship.
VIDEO: What's the difference between an AUV and an ROV? Here's what you need to know in one minute. Transcript
AUV stands for autonomous underwater vehicle and is commonly known as uncrewed underwater vehicle. AUVs can be used for underwater survey missions such as detecting and mapping submerged wrecks, rocks, and obstructions that can be a hazard to navigation for commercial and recreational vessels.
An AUV conducts its survey mission without operator intervention. When a mission is complete, the AUV will return to a pre-programmed location where the data can be downloaded and processed.
A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) is an unoccupied underwater robot that is connected to a ship by a series of cables. These cables transmit command and control signals between the operator and the ROV, allowing remote navigation of the vehicle. An ROV may include a video camera, lights, sonar systems, and an articulating arm. The articulating arm is used for retrieving small objects, cutting lines, or attaching lifting hooks to larger objects.
While there are many uses for ROVs, some of the most common hydrographic applications include object identification (for submerged navigation hazards) and vessel hull inspections. An ROV is not intended to be a replacement for hydrographic diver investigations, but could serve as a substitute if divers are not available or diver safety is in question.
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Here are two uncrewed ocean explorers. Can you spot the difference between the two? One, an AUV or Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, explores ocean depths without any attached cables. Researchers drop an AUV in the ocean pick it up at a pre-selected position. Like an AUV, a Remotely Operated Vehicle is unmanned. The difference is that an ROV is connected to a ship by cables. A person on the ship "drives" it around. ROVs are often used when diving by humans is either impractical or dangerous, such as working in deep water or investigating submerged hazards. ROVs and AUVs carry equipment like video cameras, lights, robotic arms to grab things. By going where humans can't go, these underwater robots help us safely study the ocean.
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Butterflies are some of the most beautiful and colorful creatures that nature has to offer.
Their patterns and colors carry so many stories.
Within their vibrant world, there exists a unique and captivating butterfly that sparks curiosity and wonder: the black and blue butterfly.
The blue and black butterfly is often seen as a symbol of transformation, rebirth, and profound spiritual growth. Think of it as the universe's way of nudging you towards a path of enlightenment and self-discovery.
Blue and black butterflies are actually some of the rarest butterflies you can spot. So it comes as no surprise that this mysterious winged being also holds a profound spiritual significance.
The color black is known for holding mystery and depth. The color blue is said to evoke a sense of calm, serenity, and spiritual connection.
So when you put these two colors together on a magical creature like the butterfly, the significance becomes immensely powerful.
There are several rich interpretations and messages that we can get from black and blue butterflies.
So in this article, we are diving into ancient wisdom and cultural beliefs to shed light on the true meaning of these beautiful butterflies.
- 1 What Does It Mean to See a Blue and Black Butterfly?
- 2 Meaning of Black and Blue Butterfly Flying Around You
- 3 Black and Blue Butterfly Meaning in the Bible
- 4 The Spiritual Meaning Behind the Colors: Blue and Black
- 5 How Does the Symbolism of a Black Butterfly Differ from a Blue One?
- 6 What Does the Blue Butterfly Emoji Mean in Spiritual Contexts?
- 7 Black and Blue Swallowtail Butterfly Meaning
- 8 Rebirth and Renewal: How Blue and Black Butterflies Symbolize New Beginnings
- 9 Fertility and the Blue and Black Butterfly: A Timeless Connection
- 10 How Do Blue Butterflies Influence Spiritual Growth and Inner Peace?
- 11 Black and Blue Butterly Meaning – Final Words
What Does It Mean to See a Blue and Black Butterfly?
Ever wondered why the universe sent that blue and black butterfly your way? It's not just a random fly-by. This butterfly carries a dozen divine messages, each tailored just for you. Let's flutter through them together.
1. Embrace Your Transformation
Just as the butterfly emerges from its cocoon, you too, are on the brink of a significant change. The universe is nudging you: it's time to spread those wings and soar!
2. Trust Your Intuition
The deep blue of the butterfly signals a call to trust your gut. Feel that inner pull? It's your intuition speaking. Listen closely.
3. Unravel the Mysteries Within
Black, the color of the unknown, beckons you to explore the depths of your soul. What secrets are you holding onto? Dive in and discover.
4. Luck is on Your Side
This butterfly is a harbinger of good fortune. Whether it's in love, career, or personal growth, expect some positive vibes coming your way.
5. You're Destined for Greatness
The universe doesn't send this butterfly to just anyone. It's a sign that you're on a path to achieve something truly remarkable.
6. Recharge Spiritually
Feeling drained? The butterfly's dance is a reminder to recharge your spiritual batteries. Seek solace in meditation or nature.
7. Love and Connection Await
This butterfly symbolizes deep connections. Whether it's rekindling old bonds or forging new ones, love is in the air.
8. Harness the Power of Duality
Black and blue together signify the balance of calm and mystery. Embrace both aspects in your life for a harmonious journey.
9. A New Adventure Awaits
Much like the butterfly's journey, you're about to embark on a new adventure. Pack your bags (spiritually speaking) and get ready!
10. Your Guardian Angels Are Near
Feel a protective aura? That's because this butterfly is a sign that your guardian angels are watching over you, guiding your path.
11. Release Past Baggage
The butterfly's fleeting nature is a reminder to let go of past hurts and regrets. It's time to move forward with grace.
12. Celebrate Your Uniqueness
Just as no two butterflies are the same, celebrate what makes you unique. The universe adores your individuality.
My Experience With Butterflies
If I were to choose one animal that represents me, it would be a butterfly. I LOVE butterflies and have always felt so close to them.
Mostly because they have gone through such difficult journeys. They have had a whole rebirth!
I love the idea of being able to seclude yourself in your own little cocoon and burst from it bigger and better than ever!
Growing up, I mostly had Monarch butterflies around me. However, one day I spotted a blue and black butterfly and I literally thought my eyes were playing tricks.
It was gorgeous!
It really made me stop and think about all the wondrous creatures that nature has to offer us and how blessed we are to see them.
See this related post about orange and black butterfly.
Meaning of Black and Blue Butterfly Flying Around You
Ever felt like you're not alone, especially when that blue and black butterfly seems to be doing a merry dance around you? Let's uncover the magic behind this celestial waltz.
1. A Message from the Universe
When a butterfly, especially one as special as the blue and black one, circles around you, it's not just a random flight pattern. It's the universe's way of saying, "Hey, I see you, and I've got a message for you."
2. You Have a Destiny
This isn't just any dance; it's a dance of destiny. The butterfly's flight pattern around you is a sign of protection, guidance, and a nudge toward your spiritual path.
3. Your Personal Guardian Messenger
Think of this butterfly as your personal messenger from the cosmos. It's here to guide, protect, and sometimes, just to remind you that you're loved and watched over.
4. Time to Reflect and Meditate
When this butterfly circles you, take a moment. Breathe in deeply, close your eyes, and meditate. What feelings or thoughts arise? This is your soul speaking.
5. Embrace the Energy
The energy of the blue and black butterfly is potent. Embrace it. Let it wash over, cleanse, and fill you with wisdom.
Black and Blue Butterfly Meaning in the Bible
Ever wondered how the ancient scriptures, like the Bible, view our mystical blue and black butterfly? While the Bible might not mention our butterfly explicitly, it's rich with symbols and metaphors that resonate with its essence. Ready to decode?
1. A Biblical Tale of Transformation
Remember the story of the resurrection? Just as Christ rose, the butterfly emerges, symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and a new beginning. Feeling the connection?
2. Trust the Divine
The butterfly's journey from caterpillar to its full glory is a testament to faith and perseverance. Similarly, the Bible teaches us to trust in the divine plan, even when the path seems uncertain.
3. The Colors Speak Volumes
Blue, often seen in biblical contexts, represents heaven, divinity, and truth. Black, on the other hand, can signify mystery or periods of waiting. Together, they paint a picture of life's spiritual journey.
4. Messages of Hope and Faith
Just as the butterfly spreads its wings against all odds, biblical stories inspire hope, urging us to believe in miracles and the power of faith.
5. Embracing Life's Seasons
The Bible teaches us that there's a time for everything. Similarly, the butterfly's life stages remind us to embrace each season of our lives, trusting that each brings its own blessings.
The Spiritual Meaning Behind the Colors: Blue and Black
Colors aren't just about aesthetics; they carry profound spiritual meanings. Ever paused to ponder what the colors blue and black on a butterfly might signify?
Let's explore this colorful journey together.
Blue: The Divine Whisper
Blue isn't just a hue; it's a heavenly whisper. Ever felt an inexplicable calm looking at the vast blue sky or the deep ocean? That's the universe speaking in color.
Blue is the color of intuition, inner wisdom, and spiritual insight. Feeling a bit lost? Let the blue guide you back to your inner compass.
Blue also symbolizes peace, serenity, and a depth of understanding. It's a gentle reminder to breathe, relax, and trust the journey.
Black: The Enigma Unveiled
Black, often misunderstood, is so much more than just the absence of light. It's the canvas of the cosmos, the backdrop against which stars shine brightest.
Black beckons you to explore the unknown, to embrace the mysteries of life and the universe.
Black is also a symbol of strength, resilience, and endurance. It reminds you of your inner power, urging you to stand tall, even in the face of adversity.
You should also read the spiritual meanings of a black and yellow butterfly.
A Symphony of Spiritual Significance
When blue and black come together, especially on the delicate wings of a butterfly, they create a symphony of spiritual messages. It's a dance of depth, mystery, intuition, and divine guidance.
How Does the Symbolism of a Black Butterfly Differ from a Blue One?
Ever found yourself pondering the individual magic of black and blue butterflies? While together, they create a mesmerizing dance of spiritual significance; each color has its own unique tale to tell.
Black Butterfly: Embracing the Shadows
The black butterfly isn't just about the night; it's about the magic that lies within the shadows.
Black urges you to delve deep, to explore the uncharted territories of your soul.
Black symbolizes strength, resilience,


Browse Publications Technical Papers 2019-01-2254
Measurements and modeling of ozone enhanced compression ignition in a rapid compression machine and optically-accessible engine 2019-01-2254
For the present study, an ultraviolet light absorption diagnostic was used to measure O3 concentration during the compression stroke of a rapid compression machine and an optically-accessible research engine. Charge oxygen concentration, initial temperature, and equivalence ratio were varied; neat iso-octane was used for fueled experiments. Measurements were compared to single-zone chemical kinetic simulation results. Rapid thermally induced O3 decomposition was observed near top dead center. Ozone decomposition advanced when the charge temperature was increased, oxygen concentration was reduced, or fuel was added. While the model well-captures the experimental trends, for unfueled conditions the temporal prediction of O3 decomposition is generally too far retarded.
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O god whose only begotten son prayer
O god whose only begotten son prayer
What is the prayer after the Hail Holy Queen?
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Hail, Holy Queen: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
What is Fatima prayer in rosary?
What is the last prayer of the rosary?
Let Us Pray: O God, Whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech You, that meditating upon these Mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise, through the same
What is today's mystery of the rosary?
Days of praying
Day of praying Standard / Traditional With the Luminous Mysteries
Monday The Joyful Mysteries The Joyful Mysteries
Tuesday The Sorrowful Mysteries The Sorrowful Mysteries
Wednesday The Glorious Mysteries The Glorious Mysteries
Thursday The Joyful Mysteries The Luminous Mysteries
What is the O My Jesus prayer?
Why do we say Hail Holy Queen?
The Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina) is a Catholic prayer to Mary, mother of Jesus. The origin of this prayer is unclear, but it was set in its current form at the Abbey of Cluny in the 12th century, and has been widely used in Catholic liturgy since that time. It is commonly said after the completion of the rosary.
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What are the 3 miracles of Fatima?
The three secrets of Fatima are: A vision of the souls in Hell. Prediction of the end of WWI and a prediction of the beginning of WWII as well as a request to consecrate Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A vision of the Pope, along with other bishops, priests, religious and lay people, being killed by soldiers.
What Mary said at Fatima?
On Sept. 13, 30,000 people were present when dos Santos said the Virgin Mary told her, "In October I will perform a miracle so that all may believe." On that day, Oct. 13, 1917, the crowd of believers had swelled to 70,000.
How do I pray to Lady Fatima?
Theological Prayer My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You! I ask pardon of You for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love You. Meu Deus! Eu creio, adoro, espero e amo-Vos.
Why do Catholics worship Mary?
Can you pray the rosary lying down?
It doesn't matter that you are praying the Rosary while lying on bed. It is clear that, ideally, it is to pray the Holy Rosary concentrated and in a suitable place that invites PRAYER. It is a beautiful way to have Jesus and Mary as last thoughts in your mind before you sleep.
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What is the prayer before the rosary?
Prayer before the Rosary I ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen. Prayer to be said at the end of each mystery. *May the grace of this mystery come down into my soul.
Why do we say 10 Hail Marys in the rosary?
A: The ten Hail Marys are part of the evolution of the rosary. It was custom in the monastic tradition of the Middle Ages to say frequently the Psalter, i.e. 150 psalms of the Old Testament. Over time fifteen mysteries (events of Jesus' life) were retained and combined with the Hail Marys for each one of the mysteries.
What is the first mystery of the rosary?
What is the first luminous mystery of the rosary?
The Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan reveals Jesus as "Son of the Father," he is one of the Trinity. God the Father himself sheds light on the true origin of Jesus. He is the one who sends him. In turn, Jesus submits himself to the religious ritual of conversion (baptism).
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Why you Should not Suppress your Emotions
A submissive woman who does not respond assertively to her abusive partner, a man who drinks in order to escape bad moods for a moment, a person who tries to keep himself busy in order to forget his problems, are examples of people who suppress their emotions.
Many people suppress their emotions thinking that by doing so they have managed to get rid of problems but this practice usually lead to a bigger problem. Suppressed emotions usually manifests in one way or another. For example a man who has an abusive boss can turn out to be abusive towards his children. In this case this man directs his suppressed anger toward his children because he can't direct it towards his boss.
In my article "how to stop a narcissist from ruining your self-esteem" I said that, not responding assertively to an abusive narcissist is one of the things that can ruin your self-esteem.
Suppressed Emotions can bring bad Moods
One of the causes of bad moods and depression is repressed emotions. Your brain usually gives you negative emotions so that you solve a particular problem or achieve a certain goal. When your mind realises you are in the right direction towards solving that problem, it will send you positive emotions. On the other hand when your inner mind thinks that you are stuck and doing nothing to solve your problems, it will send you bad moods, sadness and depression.
Now, when you suppress the bad emotions that your inner mind is sending you so that you deal with a particular problem, it will realise that you are defying it, therefore, it will keep sending you even more intense bad moods.
Suppressed Emotions can Cause bad Dreams
I strongly agree with Alfred Adler's interpretations of dreams. One of his theories states that dreams are nothing but a reflection of what's happening in your life. Your inner mind (subconscious mind) usually uses dreams to remind you of a particular issue or to help you solve a certain problem. For example if at work you were assigned a role that you are not prepared for, you can dream of being at school, where you are being given an exam that you are not prepared for. This is because dreams usually come in symbols.
Bad dreams and nightmares are not different. Your mind can give you nightmares because there is important problem that you are trying to escape instead of dealing with it, maybe because you are afraid to face it.
Yes, the monster that was chasing you in your dreams might be a symbol of your abusive boss or any other issue that you are afraid of facing.
Suppressing Emotions and Attracting Difficult People
If you usually suppress your emotions when you are being mistreated then you can attract narcissists and abusive people.
Narcissists and abusive people usually target a victim that they can abuse without facing serious consequences. Therefore it you are too submissive you can attract them.
How to stop Suppressing your Emotions
You have to deal with the real issue that makes you suppress your emotions. In my previous article "understanding codependency" I said that fear of rejection can make a codependent person suppress his negative emotions. In this case unless he deals with his fear of rejection, build self-esteem and end codependency, he may always find it difficult to not repress his emotions.
Whether you have developed a bad habit of escaping from problems instead of dealing with them, whether it's fear that makes you suppress your emotions or whether you learned that from your childhood, it's very important to understand the root cause of that behaviour first. (See: how to stop being overly sensitive)


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Growth and Inspiration through Volunteering and Education (GIVE), is a community organization founded in 2010 and run by high school students. GIVE was inspired by the need for civic engagement and the desire to improve our local community. We seek to invest in the next generation by striving to provide opportunities to those who seek them in the fields of education, empowerment, and leadership. We especially emphasize the importance of learning and promote an enthusiastic attitude towards it. Through our multiple programs, we serve as mentors to younger children, provide resources to underprivileged students, and attempt to leave our mark on the next generation through our efforts.
The mission of GIVE (Growth and Inspiration through Volunteering and Education) is to promote the leadership of youth through projects that will improve the quality of life in their communities.
GIVE's Founders and Board of Directors
After 8 years, over 5000 students and volunteers impacted and 20 tutoring centers
GIVE's Community Engagement Projects
1. Free tutoring program
2. Children's book publication
3. Test-prep book collection program
4. Fairfax County RecQuest Summer Program: STEM initiative
5. Backpack drive in collaboration with Collect for Kids


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Home > Software > Duplicate Commander 3.2.5448
Version 3.0 has multiple known issues, crashes, bugs, etc. The current beta version has progressed a lot since the last stable released over 2 years ago, and I've gotten nothing but positive feedback from it. It is highly recommended that you use the current beta.
Duplicate Commander is a freeware application that allows you to find and manage
duplicate files on your PC. Duplicate Commander comes with many features and tools that
allow you to recover your disk space from those duplicates.
Duplicate Commander goes Open Source! Check out the source on my personal GitBlit server. If you have Git on your computer, you can clone the repository with:
git clone _URL_
256 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
Pentium II 500 MHz processor
1 MB of hard drive space
.NET Framework 2.0 (automatically installed on Vista and newer)
- Search for duplicates based on filename or actual data
- When searching for duplicates based on filename, you may also factor in file extension, size, or timestamp.
- Duplicates found can be limited to certain file types
- Duplicates found can be limited to a certain file size bracket
- Search locations can be pinned and accessed easily later
- Search results can be saved and re-imported later
- Duplicates can be replaced with hard links or soft links that point to a single copy of the file
- Some operations can be reversed later through undo scripts
- Undo Scripts are script files readable by Duplicate Commander that when executed, reverses some of Duplicate Commander's actions. Actions that can be undone are:
- Moving duplicates to a different folder
- Replacing files with hard links
- Replacing files with soft links
- Files are never deleted permanently
- As a safety precaution, files are always deleted to the Recycle Bin.
- Folders can be excluded from being searched
- Vital OS folders are excluded by default
- This includes your Windows and Program Files folders.
- File types can be excluded from being searched
- Powerful automatic checking functions
- Duplicate Commander can automatically check items for you that match certain criteria, such as
- The smallest or biggest file in the group
- The oldest or newest file in the group
- Files contained in certain folders
- Files of a certain extension
- Files of a certain date range
- Files of a certain size range
- Files that contain a certain string
- Files that cross-reference each other
- Files can be checkmarked that only have duplicates in other certain folders.
- Files with paths that match a regular expression
- Lightweight and portable
- Duplicate Commander is lightweight and comes in both an installed version and a portable version.
- Includes an auto-updater
- Regardless of whether you're using the installed version or the portable version, Duplicate Commander can be updated automatically right from the user interface in no more than 2 clicks.
- Duplicate Commander is freeware for all uses.


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With OfSTED returning to publishing reports for inspections conducted before the coronavirus lockdown, we wanted to remind education and training providers that there will come a time when training programmes will be back in full operation and OfSTED will start to inspect again. After 6 weeks of lockdown, this is probably a good time to focus again on programme and curriculum design. Also, while there is talk about extending some framework programmes beyond the July 2020 deadline, apprenticeship providers could use this time to make the move to standards for all of their programmes. To support providers in this task we thought it would be helpful to release a short guide to help with this transition.
Difference between Programme and End Point Assessment Plans
Each apprenticeship standard has an assessment plan that sets out how learners complete their programmes. It is the job of the training provider and employer to get them there. To do this, providers, with the agreement of employers have to identify the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed and decide how these will be taught, developed and practised through on and off the job training. For apprenticeship delivery, there should be two types of assessment plans:
- Endpoint Assessment Plan – this is what will be used by the endpoint assessment organisation to assess the learner at the end of their programme with the grading criteria.
- Programme Assessment Plan – this is what will be agreed between the training provider and employer that sets out what learners need to know (knowledge, skills and behaviours) and why they need to know it. This is important as it links to OfSTED Quality of Education judgement. The what and why are the curriculum intent. In the assessment plan, providers should also set out how they are going to measure each work/evidence requirement and what the success criteria are for each – this is how curriculum impact is determined.
Programme assessment plans
Programme assessment plans help providers deliver apprenticeships and support learners in meeting the knowledge, skills and behaviours. By reviewing programme assessment plans teaching and training staff can also get a better understanding of apprentice learning, to make changes to their curriculum and pedagogies in the interest of improving teaching and learning.
Programme assessment plans allow training providers to implement a standardised process for designing and delivering high-quality programmes and meeting the OfSTED Quality of Education judgements. This is our recommended method of designing and developing apprenticeship programme assessment plans and providers make meaningful decisions about areas of strength and weakness in order to improve teaching and learning.
Step 1 – Identify the Apprenticeship standard outcomes
The first step is to identify the outcomes. In an apprenticeship programme, these are knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Step 2 – Determine the assessment measures
What do you need to do so that learners can demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours at the end of the programme? What tasks or evidence will they be required to complete or submit and what benchmark will define success, i.e all learners to achieve 80% pass mark for a test. To repeat what we have said – this is your curriculum intent – what is required and why and how will you determine if learners are meeting the required levels to be successful at the endpoint. In choosing measures and methods, providers should think carefully about what assessments are being set for learner and how they will provide you evidence that the knowledge, skills and behaviours are being met, that programme strengths can be built on and what learning and development needs are required by learners to drive programme improvement.
Step 3 – Mapping outcomes
Once you providers have identified the knowledge, skills and behaviours, they should map these to other assessment plans that may cover additional skills, knowledge an experiences. It is useful to map outcomes to other outcomes sets such as functional skills, safeguarding and Prevent.
Step 5 – Create the curriculum plan
The curriculum plan is critical in the design of the programme as it sets out the implementation. The curriculum should be made up of activities, modules or small courses and these should be mapped to the apprenticeship programme assessment plan. It is important for the curriculum plan to be properly sequenced and that learners, employers and the delivery staff know the logic of the order of delivery.
It is also recommended that as part of the curriculum planning process, staff also identify the 20% off the job training activities too.
Step 6 – Review the assessment plan
It is really important for providers to review their assessment plans. Having set out measures that will set success benchmarks, it is vital that at natural points in a programme these are reviewed and findings added against each of the measures. This should then feed into a programme improvement action plan. Importantly, the findings will also provide the analysis required to measure the curriculum impact.
This has been a difficult time for all education and training providers but it should also be used for positive development activities. Many providers will still be planning the recruitment of learners in September and October – this is now the perfect time to get those course right.


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How to Achieve Matte or Glossy Prints
Wondering how to adjust the final looks of the ink? (Is it too shiny? Want it to look dull? Or is it dull and you want it to look shiny?) Let's look into it.
First, let's check out some general, background information about plastisol inks. Some inks already have a little bit of a puff/blowing agent in them. These inks will always give a semi-gloss, semi-matte finish. Some inks are inherently glossy — these inks have no blowing agent in them.
Alright, now let's learn how to adjust your inks to get the look you want.
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When the surface of the print is broken up, it doesn't reflect light as readily, so it looks more matte.
One reason a print looks more matte is due to the shirt's texture. When a printer prints the ink into the shirt's fibers more, the ink molds itself to the shirt's fibers, there's no flat surface. Traditionally printing a vintage print is a great example of a matte print. When printing vintage, the ink goes into the shirt's fibers. The print looks faded and dull.
Pro Tip: Traditional water-based inks are more semi-matte, semi-gloss.
To make a print look more matte, you'll need to add an additive to the ink that breaks up the surface of the print, which inhibits ink from reflecting light.
The best additive to use is either puff or suede additives (a.k.a blowing agents because they puff). You only need to add about 2%-3% (by weight) of puff or suede additive to the ink to achieve the matte finish.
Glossy prints have a smooth surface where the ink sits on top of the shirt. Light is able to reflect off the ink's surface, which makes it look more glossy.
Laying down a heavier ink deposit will also make a print look glossy. The heavy ink deposit will not permit the shirt's fibers to influence the surface texture of the ink. The smooth, flat surface will be shiny once you pull it out of the dryer.
Athletic apparel typically have a thicker ink deposit. Jerseys, hoodies, etc. usually have sheets of plastisol layered on top of each other. Therefore, athletic apparel is much more shiny compared to other kinds of apparel.
Pro Tip: Plastisol inks are usually more shiny compared to water-based inks
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Remember, the key to getting a glossy print is keeping the ink on top of the fibers to create a smooth surface.
One way is with printing your base white and using a smoothing screen to get the surface super smooth. Now you can over print the white base, allowing the top colors to be smooth and glossy. Or, you can print-flash-print the colors because the flash will enhance the smoothness of the ink's surface. Use a smoothing screen to make it even smoother.
You could also mix in gel gloss to the ink (gel is designed to be glossy and shiny). Or, you could overprint part of the design — or the whole thing — with the gel.
There's one fact that's important to note about inks that are designated as matte: These inks will be very difficult to create or add a gloss to it since the the ink already has dulling agents/additives in the ink. Try adding gel into the ink and testing what works best for you. You could also try overprinting at the end with a gel gloss.
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Pro Tip: When printing on synthetic shirts, it's easier to create a smooth, flat surface because there are no free fibers poking through. If you're printing on cotton tees, you'll have to work harder to achieve a flat surface.
Another way to achieve the glossy effect is by curing the print at a higher temperature. Excess heat can affect how the inks look. Running with the heat set high will typically cause the ink to sit at a "melt point" for an extended period of time. Sitting in this high temperature can directly cause the ink to become shiny. It's a viable technique, but not all ink will behave this way unfortunately. Some ink types and brands that will bubble or puff when the ink gets too hot. The print may look mottled. Always test inks before running any kind of production and pick the method that works best for you with your equipment within your shop.
Remember the vintage print? It is possible to make a vintage print a little glossy by using a smoothing screen after a flash or an iron. Utilizing one of those tools will set the ink on top of the shirt, making it more glossy. It'll still be vintage soft.
As many of us know, you can use a heat press to help fix a rough print. When it's done, the print will look smooth, and it often can look glossy. The glossiness appears due to the teflon sheet pushing the fibers into the print while also creating a smooth surface.
For the opposite effect — getting a matte finish — place craft paper on top of the print and press it. The craft paper will break up the surface to make it more semi-gloss, semi-matte.
Using transfers? Cold peel transfers will always look glossy. Hot peel transfers look semi-glossy, semi-matte because when you lift off the film, it lifts a little of the ink with it, which breaks up the surface.
In the end, the ink's surface texture will determine how shiny or dull a print is. With this new information, you'll be able to manipulate prints to look as shiny or as dull as you prefer. If you post your prints on social media, tag us or use the hashtag, _TAG_. We want to see what you're printing!
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Objective: To examine the feasibility of adapting active video games (AVGs) for nonambulatory wheelchair users at functionally diverse levels and to examine these AVGs as a method for increasing energy expenditure (EE) for 3 young adults with severe (SEV), moderate (MOD), and no upper extremity limitation (NL). Design: Case study. Setting: Residential special education school for youth and young adults with physical disabilities. Participants: Two young adults with spastic cerebral palsy (SEV, MOD) and one young adult with spina bifida (NL). All participants were nonambulatory wheelchair users. Methods: Each participant performed Wii bowling and tennis and an adapted upper extremity version of a Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) game pad. Main Outcome Measurements: EE was measured through indirect calorimetry (VO2). Heart rate data were collected with the use of a Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Results: SEV and MOD participants showed a higher percentage increase in EE for the Wii games (SEV, 25.6%; MOD, 30.8%) compared with DDR (SEV, 10.8%; MOD, 29.1%), whereas the participant with NL had a greater EE increase for the DDR (173.5%) compared with Wii (59.5%). Conclusions: AVGs showed clinically significant increases in EE for all 3 participants and can be performed by nonambulatory wheelchair users ranging from those with NL to those with SEV upper extremity limitation with the appropriate adaptations.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Clinical Neurology


Why do tents leak when touched?
tents leak when touched
this is a major problem currently in the world of camping.
mainly because the conversations are massive interfere with something you find it is becoming very widespread, and it is very almost mistaken for a leak.
leaked a while these days of very, very waterproof, it is very unlikely that they have been disclosed admits that there will be occasional problems when you have a real leak but probably condensation is 90% – 99 % of the time. Actually this due to humidity or water inside the attempted.
so, the principle is really because we now use more fabrics that would like expect durable and certainly easier to faster and drier.
so, it's just basically makes things a lot simpler if you got a wet tent, you could dry it faster.
what is fundamentally the customers and us as retailers want to get out of the tent to sell.
something that is faster and easier, and it is you see it certainly with inflatable tents like this here.
in the past years, it has been absorbing polyester, poly-cotton material, which is naturally breathable as well as raincoat.
so, the joys are when you get humidity in tents naturally on us, opens through heat let air pass-through it is much cooler inside. It helps again with condensation.
why do tents leak when touched
condensation may occur whether someone is in a tent or not. just brings you down to temperature change outside and even less when we inside a little and exhaling the materials we use now look more like polyester, so it is a non-breathable material on which they put a PU coating make waterproof.
the problem with that, as I said, it becomes very waterproof and, in some cases, when you can take something like this kind of him is hard 6000 mils close the head for this particular tent, therefore essentially what this means is that they put a material down put around sitting on top fill the water until they get three pins or drops of water fall through and that is when they define what is waterproof it so that it can take six meters of water put under pressure on this material.
why do tents leak when touched
The Department of Defense classifies waterproof as approximate or seven eight hundred six thousand meters you said astronomically raincoat but like I said, it's not them breathing so the problem is even though what will not come in humidity is not going out.
so, when you find yourself here again with the tempo change you find the windows how I sort to have missed it or there are droplets along the roof that goes down purely condensation is not really water coming through the tent itself.
what do you it's when you have a lot waterproof material like this, they also need to put it together and therefore so they make holes sew holes in what they are doing now you are going to make this waterproof do they heat weld the seams they put on a clear heating tape while the joined and this prevents the water from coming in.
a person will, in fact exhale in a night's sleep a pint of water, so you are talking about five hundred and sixty milliliters ago there are around, and so it is a lot of water, your exhale apply overnight to sleep.
I mean a 500-milliliter bottle of water so a person alone in a night's sleep in any tent, I'm good to breathe out bats.
So wear mine, these are eight-man tents and you can have eight people inside by about would say six people for six beautiful beds in the back, and the six people asked about a little more free liters of the water. a lot of water just one single night and that's why again using non-breathable materials make even more noticeable condensation.
Now because we have zoning groundsheets which is still a beautiful thing and it's something that makes a lot of camping more than a luxury process of luxury items for.
Do like you everyone really wants, and this essentially intensifies, and you make it more visible condensation and you find more water in your tent these days because it's has nowhere to escape.
Years ago, when we start the material if you discerning the groundsheet is like a water would literally come finalize the point, then exit the tent because it is only in the groundsheets.
Now he collects it remains, and it is a lot more notable and as said the water would be always naturally try to find the lowest so point when you find something like.
this is a faithful tent naturally what you will find that he will try to get to the lowest point for you to notice you find it around the base of the beams as it is lowest points or again he will try and drip the point of suspension, so never lanterns rooms pull anything, so he won't actually try and come and find the land.
one thing manufacturers are now trying to do to overcome the problem is that they put more ventilation panels in you see it more in the new tents.
you mainly get along just to give air circulation to try and keep it as cool and how the condensation as possible.
now the tents have passed always had a ventilation panel above the bedroom. it's always the case now, but still, as I said with sewn into sheets of soil moisture is trap even more, than it was last or ten years.
so this is where you know something like the ventilation panels on the sides are a primordial absolute that you have opened it even if it is a cold day because that's just going to help with condensation.
Many tents leak by accidentally touching them from the inside.
This phenomenon can be extremely annoying, although there are explanations and a few ways to solve the problem.
There are two main factors that keep water from coming out of your tent: hydrostatic head and surface tension.
While "HH" is a characteristic of the tent, surface tension is simply the reason water forms a mass of droplets which cannot pass through the pores of the fibers.
However, when you touch the tent from the inside, you increase the chances of breaking this surface tension, leaving the hydrostatic head as the only water repellent.
The best way to overcome this problem, in my opinion, is to limit the occupied interior space. For this, you can use a sleeping pad instead of a large mattress.
A different approach would be to get a larger tent, maybe 1 to 2 people larger. This way, you decrease the chances of hitting it by increasing the potential space.
Well, that would be it. I hope my article raised some solutions and answered your questions.
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Dialogue takes on a whole new level with chairwork, a therapeutic exercise in which a client hosts back-and-forth conversations to heal, transform, and gain insight internally.
Read on to learn more about what a chairwork session entails and whether it might be right for your needs below.
What is chairwork?
Chairwork is an experiential method of psychotherapy that is based on the belief that it is healing and transformative for people to speak from their inner voices, parts, or selves and for them to enact or re-enact scenes from the past, the present, or the future.
Chairwork has roots in psychodrama and Gestalt therapy. It can take several forms, though it typically entails two chairs and role play. Two common chairwork scenarios are:
- Empty chair: The client acts as though a person from their life is in the empty chair, and speak to them as if they were there.
- Two chairs: The client moves back and forth between two chairs, either acting out both parts of the role play, or having an imagined conversation with two different parts of themselves.
Chairwork can be effective in efforts to better understand the point of view of others, or to navigate feelings around "unfinished business," such as abandonment and abuse.
Chairwork can be incorporated into many other modalities, including Gestalt therapy, process-experiential therapy, re-decision therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and schema therapy. It is typically introduced as part of a long-term therapeutic relationship, within the context of ongoing treatment.
How does chairwork work?
Clients work directly with their therapists to identify an unresolved conflict – either internal, or with someone else. Clients work through the conflict using role play techniques.
What are the goals of chairwork treatment?
Chairwork invites clients to more directly confront what they're dealing with. It is designed to reduce a variety of issues, including self-criticism, rumination, shame, indecision, and unresolved feelings towards others.
Structure of chairwork sessions
The patient and the therapist identify a problem or a source of suffering that they wish to address or alleviate.
The therapist then sets up two or more chairs, and the patient uses them as anchors for dialogues with people or figures from their past, present, or future.
Alternately, they may have internal dialogues with critical voices, parts that are in pain or are very frightened, and with parts that are engaging in addictive or other destructive behaviors.
The therapist coaches the patient through this work so that the patient can have a courageous and emotionally intense experience.
What can chairwork help with?
In terms of diagnoses, chairwork can be used with any emotional problem, as long as the patient is capable of engaging in psychotherapy.
In actual practice, it is best suited for individuals who want to have a therapeutic experience that is active and intense, and which leads to more rapid change and healing.
Specifically, chairwork has been used in the treatment of:
- Eating disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Substance misuse
- Personality disorders
- Childhood trauma
- Unresolved grief
With support and guidance from the therapist, the client creates a dialogue and grows to process experiences and emotions, and learns to more confidently assert themself, understand the viewpoint of others, forgive, and hold others accountable.
Which types of therapists offer chairwork in their sessions?
Therapists who offer chairwork often include:
- Schema Therapists
- Emotion-Focused Therapists
- Clinicians who have participated in the Transformational Chairwork training
Some Gestalt therapists do Chairwork, while others do not.
Chairwork: A final note
Chairwork is an emotionally intense form of therapy. Some patients find this to be challenging and, in response, the therapist can make adjustments in terms of the speed and intensity with which the dialogue work proceeds.
However, it is important to keep in mind that for real healing to occur it is often necessary to have an in-depth encounter with difficult memories and feelings. Therapies that do not evoke high levels of emotion may, ultimately, be less effective.
Chairwork is one of the most powerful vehicles for healing in all of psychotherapy. For patients who are willing to engage with it, this kind of dialogue practice can help them: (a) effectively engage and heal their inner suffering; and (b) find and use their voice and act with courage in the world.


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