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Identify Exhaustive Events
In this worksheet, students will practise identifying exhaustive events and look at the probability of an event not happening.
'Identify Exhaustive Events' worksheet
Key stage: KS 4
GCSE Subjects: Maths
GCSE Boards: AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel, OCR,
Curriculum topic: Probability
Curriculum subtopic: Probability Combined Events and Probability Diagrams
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Worksheet Overview
In other activities, we have looked at finding a single probability. This time, we're going to look at exhaustive events.
What are exhaustive events?
Exhaustive events are two events that describe everything that could happen.
For example, if I throw a coin, getting a head and getting a tail are the only two things that could happen, so they are exhaustive.
If a roll a dice, getting a 2 and getting a 3 are not exhaustive as they don't describe everything that could happen.
If I roll a dice, getting a 2 and not getting a 2 are exhaustive as they describe everything that could happen.
Probabilities adding to 1
We know that if something is certain, it has a probability of 1.
We can use this fact to find the probability of something not happening.
Find the probability of rolling a dice and not getting a 2.
Let's look at the example from above with the dice.
The probability that I get a 2 and the probability that I don't get a 2 are exhaustive, this means that one of them is certain to happen. This means we can say that:
P(getting a 2) + P(not getting a 2) = 1
If we rearrange this...
P(not getting a 2) = 1 - P(getting a 2).
This means that if we know the probability of something happening, we can find the probability of it not happening.
P(not getting a 2) = 1 - 1/6 = 5/6
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Zimbabwe: Forced evictions leave thousands of children without access to education
The Zimbabwean government must ensure that children living in the settlements it created to re-house those made homeless by its mass forced eviction program six years ago are able to go to school, Amnesty International said in a report released today.
'Left behind: The impact of Zimbabwe's mass forced evictions on the right to education' shows how thousands of children and young people forced from their homes during Operation Murambatsvina are unlikely to access adequate schooling.
"These government-created settlements were supposed to offer the victims of forced evictions a better life," said Michelle Kagari, Amnesty International's deputy Africa director. "Instead the victims have been driven deeper into poverty while denial of education means young people have no real prospect of extricating themselves from continuing destitution."
"The government's removal of people from places where they had access to education, and its subsequent failure to provide education has struck a devastating blow to the lives and dreams of thousands of children," said Michelle Kagari.
The government justified its 2005 mass evictions program, Operation Murambatsvina, by claiming that the communities evicted were living in deplorable conditions. They set up a housing scheme named Operation Garikai (Better Life) to re-settle several thousand of the 700,000 victims of the eviction program promising them better access to services.
Thousands of children and young people were forced to move away from their schools, in some cases school buildings were destroyed by the eviction program.
Many families were left destitute because their homes and sources of livelihoods, such as markets and small businesses, were destroyed during the forced evictions, so they could no longer afford the school fees and costs of uniforms and stationary.
Six years on, the majority of those allocated land and or housing under Operation Garikai are living in plastic shacks or other poorly constructed structures with no access to roads, public transport or job opportunities.
Many young people told Amnesty International that after the evictions they were forced to find work to help feed their families. In one settlement called Hatcliffe Extension children as young as 13 seek construction work in neighbouring communities to earn a living. Many young women said that when they were unable to attend school they decided to get married.
Irene, a 21 year old living at Hopley who married in 2007 aged 17 told Amnesty International:
"I decided to get married so that I could have someone to provide for me. I could not get a job. I did not want to go into sex work like most of the girls who dropped out of school."
In some settlements, such as Hopley and Hatcliffe Extension, community groups and individuals have set up unregistered schools to provide some education for children. However, a lack of trained teachers, furniture, stationary and no supervision from the Ministry of Education mean that the quality of education is poor.
Fatima, a young woman from Hopley said:
"While we send the children to community school I am still concerned about the quality of the education. There is barely any learning going on. There are no books and trained teachers. It's just sending the children to while up time since we really have no alternative."
Amnesty International also found that children attending unregistered community primary schools at Hopley settlement risked not being able to sit exams as the examination board does not recognise the unregistered schools as examination centres. Children who don't sit the exam cannot enrol for secondary education and end up dropping out.
"It is appalling that a government can get away with making life harder for its poorest and most vulnerable people. The Zimbabwean authorities must immediately use all available resources to adopt and implement a national education strategy which ensures that all children access free primary education," said Michelle Kagari.

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In an effort to help the conservation of printing resources, the Community College of Rhode Island has established a print quota system.
The benefits are:
- Raising awareness of the environmental effect of wasted paper and toner
- Encouraging CCRI students to use electronic methods for sharing and viewing documents
- Focusing on our campus printing through more efficient printing devices
- Follow-you printing: print jobs released through page counters on enabled printers will provide:
- Security: print jobs are released by the user who submitted the job, at the time and place of their choice
- Flexibility: able to collect the print from any enabled location, avoid bottlenecks, use the most appropriate printer
- Environmental benefits: prints not released (collected) can be deleted from the print server automatically. These are called "avoided prints", and can be used as carbon offsets. Reduces paper and toner wastage
- User awareness: notification of print costs and other options can be displayed on user workstations. Increases consciousness of the costs associated with printing and can help'steer' users towards better practice
- Quota management: able to apply monitoring and quoting on a per user basis. Access to reporting tools for business areas
- Financial: reductions in paper, toner and power usage and therefore costs through the application of follow-you printing, quota management and user education
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- The print quotas will go into effect on January 24, 2011.
- Each student will have a print quota of 1000 pages for each semester.
- Each student's print quota is reset each term so there will be no carryover from one term to the next.
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Memos from Asia
Vietnamese Coffee Culture – Then and Now
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Vinh Long, Vietnam
Being the world's second-biggest coffee exporter, Vietnam owns a respectable coffee culture that has lasted for over a century. Vietnamese people treat their coffee as a jewel on the queen's crown and it will never change. Rain or shine, you will see us flocking to the nearest pavement in the neighborhood just to get that coffee fix!
To help you understand this remarkable coffee drinking culture in Vietnam, I have compiled this article on behalf of all Vietnamese coffee fans out there. Let's get started!
History of Vietnamese Coffee – A Ticket to the Past
The very first coffee beans were introduced to this tropical humid land of Asia in the 17th century. They followed the Spanish and Portuguese preachers during the missionary journey in Vietnam.
However, coffee was still treated as a bizarre foreign input to the Vietnamese. Not until the French colonists officially set their protectionism all over Indochina was coffee planted on a wider scale.
Since 1927, coffee beans have been grown in various plantations across the Central Highlands in Vietnam. This region in the country was believed to nourish the coffee beans in full swing. And therefore, the coffee would reach its best quality and prosperity.
(Coffee beans in Vietnam)
From then on, many French cafeterias were opened as a sole dedication to the noble and high-class colonists. Those cafeterias were decorated with a vibrant, luxury, and vintage style.
During the 20th century, a chain of open-air coffee shops lined the streets of Rue de Catinat. Some of them remain in the hearts of the Vietnamese oldies such as La Pagode, Givral, Brodard, and Hotel Continental. These spots were granted with stunning views of the best corners of Saigon like the Central Post Office or Notre Dame Cathedral.
(Saigon Central Post Office at dawn)
Fast forward to the 60s and 70s when the Vietnamese war elevated following the split of the two Vietnams, a huge number of Americans and the Western allies entered the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, big cities in South Vietnam such as Saigon witnessed a booming of acoustic coffee shops.
During those days, the Vietnamese coffee culture was usually associated with famous Vietnamese artists chanting melancholy love songs.
Unlike the French cafeterias in the 20s and 30s when coffee and croissants made a perfect company for a chat by the street, the modern coffee shops during the Vietnam war became entertainment centers.
Ever since, this bitter black beverage has become an energetic drink for most Vietnamese, especially white collars and workers who need a kick to get their day started. After a century, the love for coffee has gained a significant notice in Vietnam.
(Modern Vietnamese coffee brewing style)
The Coffee Drinking Culture in Vietnam
According to the Institute of Applied Marketing (I.A.M), 65% of the Vietnamese people drink coffee seven times a week (Vietnam Economic News, 11/23/2018).
Coffee is not only existing as a choice of beverage, but also a daily catchphrase whenever we want to ask someone out.
"Getting coffee eh?" – This brief, neat and lovely catchphrase seems to be a perfect replacement for "Hello! How are you?" in Vietnam.
(A famous coffee building at 42 Nguyen Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
The habit of going to a coffee shop for a meeting, a chat, a date, or even a workplace has created a more youthful coffee culture in Vietnam. More than just a quick energy boost, coffee is an excuse to sit back, relax and bond with friends.
(Working by a glass of iced coffee)
Despite how coffee has evolved in Vietnam, the most basic and common style is watching each drop of coffee distilled out of a filter.
The way that coffee is roasted, brewed, and consumed in Vietnam sets it apart from the rest of the world. Vietnamese coffee is all about high octane. We want that kind of smell and flavor which will caress our mouth, wake up our taste buds and stimulate our brain cells.
(Drinking coffee on the streets)
In Vietnam, coffee is slowly roasted for at least 15 minutes under low heat, then grounded and stored in well-covered jars. Whenever an order is placed, two tablespoons of grounded coffee slide into an aluminum filter, fused with boiling water, 10 minutes waiting for the dripping juice, and you're good to go!
2 Most Common Types of Vietnamese Coffee
I encountered with Vietnamese coffee at a very young age. During my childhood, I realized that men usually went for black coffee (either hot or iced) while women preferred adding a bit of condensed milk to balance out the bitterness.
(Coffee in Hanoi, Vietnam)
Condensed milk was a special creation in Vietnam. There was a lack of fresh milk during the Indochina war against the French. Therefore, sweetened condensed milk was used as a wise alternative that turned out to be a perfect pairing with coffee.
The strong and significant bitterness and aroma of coffee make it a heavenly pairing with the deep and full-bodied flavor of sweetened condensed milk.
How Does Northern Vietnamese Coffee Culture Differ from Its Southern Counterpart?
Even though black coffee and coffee with condensed milk are the mutual joy across Vietnam, there are some variations in terms of names and ingredients.
In Northern Vietnam, there are three main coffee styles:
 - Ice black coffee (cà phê đen đá).
 - Hot black coffee (cà phê đen nóng).
 - Coffee with condensed milk (cà phê nâu).
Other than these three, we have yogurt coffee (sữa chua cà phê) and egg coffee (cà phê trứng – this is a real yum!) as two other sensational hot sellers.
Yogurt coffee comes out in a creamy texture backed by a sweet and delicate sourness, which seems to be an odd companion with coffee. In fact, the fusion of these flavors enhances the overall tasting profile of the drink and makes you crave for more!
Meanwhile, egg coffee was born in Vietnam as an equivalent for French cappuccino. The egg coffee genuinely resembles egg custards. Its creamy, thick, rich, and foamy texture of egg yolk and condensed milk sits atop a bed of hot black coffee. What you want to do when drinking this delicacy is taking a tiny sip of the golden egg portion first, then mix the rest with the coffee underneath and slowly enjoy.
Now let's move on to the South! Southern Vietnamese coffee is somewhat cheaper and also served in a bigger class. People in the South prefer more ice and sugar in their drinks. The Southern Vietnamese coffee is usually ready-made when served while in the North, you need to wait for the juice to be distilled from a filter.
Speaking of the titles, coffee with condensed milk in the South is locally referred to as "cà phê sữa đá" or "bạc xỉu", while it's commonly known as "cà phê nâu" (or brown coffee) in the North.
Writing about Vietnamese coffee always puts a smile on my face. Vietnamese cannot live without coffee just like the way the British people adore their tea and how Russians love Vodka. Being a traditional tea-drinking country in Asia, Vietnam still adopts this lovely bitterness and has turned it into an essential part of our daily life.
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dawng-gêl • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: 1. A piece of hardware that must be plugged into a computer port in order for a copyrighted piece of software to operate on the computer. Its purpose is to protect the software from unauthorized use. 2. An adapter that fits into a computer port to provide a function or connection the computer is not fitted for.
Notes: Dongles in the original sense are still used for high-end (high-priced) engineering software where the temptation to "borrow" the program is the greatest. However, no doubt because of the sound similarity of this word and dangle, the meaning has already shifted to something that dangles from your laptop or desk computer. None of our tech guys have heard this new word used as a verb, so the only variant we know of at this point is the plural, dongles.
In Play: Putting this word in play sounds rather dangerous but here goes nothing: "Mick Stupp is off line today because he lost his dongle; he needs it for his Internet connection." Where can we go with this word from here? I don't think we will ever greet friends with, "How are your dongles dangling," so this word will probably never be used outside Nerdish like this: "I do love you, Amanda, but you make me feel more like a dongle than a major card on your motherboard." (Did you just moan or was that Shakespeare turning over in his grave?)
Word History: oday?s Good Word has a very short history. It was first the name of a chip for the Apple ][+ computer, introduced in 1979, a chip that was required to prevent unauthorized use of Apple's first accounting program (thank you Pierre Laberge). It is easy to see that this word might have been an intentional variant pronunciation of dangle. However, as the definitions above make clear, the original dongle didn?t dangle. In all probability, the word was made up, then gained wider currency as dongles did begin to dangle and the word made more sense to the general population. (We won?t leave you dangling any longer: Patricia Castellanos was the person kind enough to suggest today?s Good Word.)
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Highlight: Stuttgarter Rössle / The Stuttgart Horse
The "Stuttgarter Rössle" – the emblem on the city's coat of arms – is a horse rampant: proud and vigorous, with fluttering mane and extended tail, untrammelled by saddle or bridle, it symbolises the city's development. Originally founded around 950 as a ducal stud farm, or Stuotgarten, Stuttgart has evolved over the centuries into today's bustling metropolis with its thriving economy and wealth of cultural diversity. In 1952 it became the capital of the newly-founded federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The horse has likewise undergone several changes in the course of time. Previously it had been portrayed striding, galloping or leaping against a silver background. The gold ground of the present blazon dates back to the year 1699 and the traditional colours of the House of Württemberg. The coat of arms finally arrived at its present form on 11th April 1938.


Advantco KAFKA adapter for SAP HANA Smart Data Integration (SDI)
SAP HANA smart data integration and SAP HANA smart data quality load data, in batch or real-time, into HANA (on premise or in the cloud) from a variety of sources using pre-built and custom adapters. The Kafka adapter is an example of a custom adapter made available by Advantco.
Apache Kafka is an open-source distributed event streaming platform for high-performance data pipelines, streaming analytics, data integration, and mission-critical applications.
In this blog, we discuss a solution to consume data from a KAFKA topic and to publish data to a KAFKA topic.
KAFKA topic setup
We create a topic on the KAFKA broker with two partitions. We publish a simplified DEBMAS to this topic. This topic has two partitions.
An Avro schema, defining the structure of the data, is associated for the topic value. This schema will define the table schema in HANA.
The Kafka adapter installation.
The Kafka adapter is deployed in the hosting environment where the Provision Agent was installed. After the deployment, we register the Kafka adapter to the HANA server which can be on premise or in the cloud. Note that each agent has an Agent Name.
HANA Development Workbench.
In this blog, we use the HANA Cloud instance. We use the HANA Workbench to define the connection to KAFKA broker by creating a Remote Source. We will also use the Workbench to create a replication task to consume data from a KAFKA topic into a real HANA table.
KAFKA Remote Source.
The Remote Source uses the registered KAFKA adapter that we deployed on the Provision Agent to create a connection to the KAFKA broker. To create the Remote Source, select the KAFKA adapter and the Agent Name. Specify the KAFKA broker hosts and ports, configure the parameters and do the connection test.
Virtual Table
Once the Remote Source is created, you should see the topics that were defined on the KAFKA broker. You can create a Virtual Table by right-clicking on a topic.
The Virtual Table schema is based on the Avro schema defined for the topic on the KAFKA broker side.
The Virtual Table is a direct connection to a topic, when querying the Virtual Table, you act like a KAFKA consumer. When inserting into the Virtual Table, you act like a producer.
Replication Task
In this step, we will create a task to replicate data from the KAFKA topic into a Real Table in HANA. This is done in the Editor section of the HANA workbench.
We select the Remote Source we defined above, specify the Target Schema and click on Add Objects to choose one or more topics that we want to replicate.
Once the topic is added, you can edit the column properties if needed.
Executing the task to start the replication task. You can monitor the progress with the Data Provisioning Design Time Object Monitor.
On the KAFKA broker side, you can see that the messages are being consumed.
The KAFKA adapter for SAP HANA SDI (Smart Data Integration) provides a very convenient way to replicate data from a KAFKA topic to a HANA table. The KAFKA adapter also supports publishing data from HANA to a KAFKA broker.


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Geo can be used in combination with Object Storage (AWS S3, or other compatible object storage).
Currently, secondary sites can use either:
- The same storage bucket as the primary site.
- A replicated storage bucket.
- Local storage, if the primary uses local storage.
The storage method (local or object storage) for files is recorded in the database, and the database is replicated from the primary Geo site to the secondary Geo site.
When accessing an uploaded object, we get its storage method (local or object storage) from the database, so the secondary Geo site must match the storage method of the primary Geo site.
Therefore, if the primary Geo site uses object storage, the secondary Geo site must use it too.
- GitLab manage replication, follow Enabling GitLab replication.
- Third-party services manage replication, follow Third-party replication services.
Introduced in GitLab 12.4.
Secondary sites can replicate files stored on the primary site regardless of whether they are stored on the local file system or in object storage.
To enable GitLab replication:
- On the top bar, select Menu > Admin.
- On the left sidebar, select Geo > Nodes.
- Select Edit on the secondary site.
- In the Synchronization Settings section, find the Allow this secondary node to replicate content on Object Storage checkbox to enable it.
For LFS, follow the documentation to set up LFS object storage.
For CI job artifacts, there is similar documentation to configure jobs artifact object storage
For user uploads, there is similar documentation to configure upload object storage
If you want to migrate the primary site's files to object storage, you can configure the secondary in a few ways:
- Use the exact same object storage.
- Use a separate object store but leverage your object storage solution's built-in replication.
- Use a separate object store and enable the Allow this secondary node to replicate content on Object Storage setting.
GitLab does not currently support the case where both:
- The primary site uses local storage.
- A secondary site uses object storage.
When using Amazon S3, you can use Cross-Region Replication (CRR) to have automatic replication between the bucket used by the primary site and the bucket used by secondary sites.
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I'm wondering if tailf can generate blocking I/O which will slow down server responsiveness due to logging.
For ex. assuming the following setup:
Debian 5.1 linux server (foo) which is managed via terminal (foo is hosted on EC2).
Foo runs several applications, each writing to their own log file. For the sake of example, Apache httpd to /var/log/apache/access.log & Tomcat 5.5 to /var/log/tomcat5.5/myApp.log.
If I open an ssh connection to foo, (note: Internet link, high latency, relatively slow upload) and run tail -F /var/log/apache/access.log can't I reach a situation where the kernel blocks httpd's writes to this log file and thus slows down httpd's performance because of the wait enforced on each thread?
To give some numbers, let's assume that foo logs ~200kb of log data per second which needs to be pushed over the wire to the ssh client.
Another theoretical aspect: What would happen if the /var/log file system set on an infinite size ram (remember: Theoretically speaking) so that the hard disk seek time is eliminated?
Third aspect, what would happen if I'd open the ssh connection from a really slow link (Let's assume that foo is traffic shaped to push only 5kb/s upload)?
Would love to hear what you think guys.
Thanks for reading, Maxim.
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I don't think there will be some blocking over I/O here. When you do "tail -f", what's happening is
 1. your shell process, let's say bash, will spawn a new process 'tail'.
 2. tail will open the file, move file pointer to the end, wait for 3 seconds and check whether there are new data.
 3. if there is new data, tail will push it back to the bash using unix pipe.
 4. this data gets transmitted from server to your machine by bash + ssh.
So as you can see, a slow internet connection won't affect step #2, which is the key for I/O performance anyway.
Plus, tail opens file in'read-only' mode and, an educated guess, logs are open in 'append-only' mode, so there shouldn't be much locking here to worry about. If this is still a bit concern for you, then you may want to try out the inotail which is based on latest linux inotify api to avoid polling the file.
Hope this helps, Alex
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I don't think it is likely. I believe the writes will be cached in ram and since they were just written I imagine that tail will be reading those pages from ram as well. The pages will be periodically synced to disk. I would be surprised if Apache blocks on waiting for the logs to be written out to disk myself.
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Change the Wi-Fi network of Chromecast or Chromecast Audio
Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices can only remember one Wi-Fi network at a time. If you changed your Wi-Fi network and your device isn't currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, perform a factory reset and set up your Chromecast or Chromecast Audio on the new network.
If your Chromecast or Chromecast Audio is connected to an existing Wi-Fi network but you'd like to connect it to a new one, follow the steps below:
 1. Make sure your mobile device or tablet is connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Chromecast device.
 2. Open the Google Home app Google Home app.
 3. Tap your device.
 4. At the top right corner, tap Settings and then Wi-Fi and then Forget and then Forget network.
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 6. Follow the steps to set up your Chromecast with Google TVChromecast (3rd gen or older) or Chromecast Audio on a new network.
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MySQL: delay_key_write is good
If you're using MySQL with the MyISAM engine for a high-writes application, delay_key_write is usually very good.
Let me explain further: delay_key_write is a table option which causes the database NOT to flush the MyISAM key file after every write. This is a really good thing, as if you're doing another write very soon anyway, this is likely to just waste I/O time.
This doesn't sound like a good idea right, because it means that if the power fails (or mysql crashes, or something), then you'll be left with a broken index file? No, it's still a very good idea:
 - delay_key_write does NOT appear to affect the MyISAM data file - that will still be flushed according to the normal policy.
 - If you had delay_key_write off, then a power failure or crash during the index write would cause the same level of corruption.
 - Broken MyISAM index files need to be rebuilt, regardless of how little or how much "brokenness" they actually have.
How do you turn delay_key_write on?
It's a table option, so you have to do it at create time. It's possible to do ALTER TABLE, but that behaves how it normally does under MySQL - i.e. it rebuilds the entire table, just to change one flag. This is of course necessary if you're changing the schema, but delay_key_write shouldn't - sadly, it does.
This means that on a large existing table, the ALTER TABLE needs to be done with care (i.e. out-of-hours or during scheduled down time, if at all).
Another option is to set the variable delay_key_write to "ALL" - however, this is not necessarily a good idea as it applies to all tables (in the entire server) whether you want it to or not.
On infrequently written tables, delay_key_write could increase the chance of index corruption.
Our performance testing cycle for delay_key_write is now over - quite frankly we're amazed by how much performance it gives us for so little effort - it will definitely be going into production.
Our servers are being hurt with heavy write-load which is keeping (at least one thread of) mysql almost permanently in I/O-wait - delay_key_write makes almost all of this go away making inserts much quicker and leaving the server more time for other things. It's likely to become essential once our server workload grows even higher.
Riddla said...
excellent little writeup.
this has helped me out plenty.
thank you kindly!
Unknown said...
The concept of delay_key_write is good for performance. Unfortunately it seems to contribute to recurring MyISAM table corruption under high load. We have observed the problem in both 5.0.33 and 5.1.36. I haven't been able to find where this has been fixed in a newer release.
Ninja said...
does this affect the result of select from another process?
for example, the table is
(a, b, c,d);
we have a index [a,c];
if we do not flush the index, then query like
select c from table where a=1
might produce the wrong result?
Mark Robson said...
No it does not affect the other process; it won't make the server return the wrong results, as it uses the indexes still in the key buffer, even if they are dirty.


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How to make pasta fregola sarda
fregola cookedHow to make pasta fregola sarda: When we first opened The Big Dream Factory for business, it was journey into the ancient art of pasta making and we are by no means the experts. Along the way we have found and made many different types of pasta not normally seen at the supermarkets across America. Many of our pasta shapes are readily found in Italy but what would you know … not so pasta fregola sarda!
Anna who has arrived from Italy, is putting us through out pasta paces and is introducing us to the more obscure pasta. We are so excited to be able to bring you pasta fregola sarda because not only is it little known in America, it is little known in Italy too.
cutting the pasta fregola sarda
So what is pasta fregola sarda? Despite its appearance, 'fregula' (which is it's original name) is not a grain, but an ancient form of pasta from the island of Sardinia, where it has been popular since Ligurian navigators imported it from North Africa in the Middle Ages. It has been suggested that the word 'fregula' (or fregola) derives from the Latin word 'fricare', meaning 'to chop up', 'little fragment', 'crumb'. The durum semolina is traditionally formed by hand using the same method for making couscous. However, unlike couscous, the fregola is toasted. As it browns, it dries giving the fregola the appearance of tiny grains, it also imparts a wonderful nutty, wheaty flavour.
drying fregola sarda
Fregola remains a staple in the Sardinian kitchen and is commercially produced. Here at The Big Dream Factory we make them completely from scratch. Since we have experience in making our own couscous from scratch and by hand, we decided that it would be better for us to create fregula using one of our small pasta machines. VOILA!!
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Your question: Can I take my dog skiing?
No downhill resorts allow dogs on the slopes during business hours, but many are dog-friendly before the lifts open for the day. Things you should know: Downhill skiing is much more demanding on your dog. Start slow and make sure your pup can handle deep snow and fast descents.
What do you do with your dog when you ski?
What to Do With Dog While Skiing or Snowboarding
 1. Leave Them at Home and Ask a Neighbour to Keep an Eye on Them.
 2. Ask a Friend or Family Member for Help.
 3. Bring Your Dogs to The Mountain with You.
 4. Place Your Dog in a Kennel.
 5. Look for a Pet Sitter.
 6. Additional Tips.
How do I get snow off my dog?
Here's What to Do AFTER the ice balls have formed.
 1. Soak those itty bitty puppy paws in a bowl of warm, not hot, water. …
 2. With the snow on the rest of your dog's body, you can use a warm towel or a hair dryer on a low setting to melt off the ice.
 3. After removing the snow, those paws will be nice and dry.
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How do you cross country ski with a dog?
Teach your dog not to approach skiers. This is hard for social dogs, but you don't want your dog to jump in front of a skier while they are moving. While cross country skiing, teach your dog to stay on their side of the trail so they don't cut off oncoming skiers from the other direction. Follow the rules.
What could go wrong if I took my dog snowboarding?
If you take your dog skiing or snowboarding these are the bad things that could happen: Dog's leg could get sliced open by an edge. Dog could tumble down the hill. Dog could run off and get separated from you or lost.
How do you keep snow from sticking to dogs?
Applying Paw Balm – You can apply any form of paw balm to your dog's paws before he heads outside. Balms protect against the snow and ice, but also against any snowmelt and salt. It's easy to apply and will prevent snow from sticking to your dog's paws.
How can I protect my dogs paws?
Protect Your Dog's Paws from Snow, Ice, Salt
 3. Keep a Towel on Hand: When taking your dog out for a walk, make sure to wipe down their paws afterwards.
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Can Snow hurt dogs paws?
Winter can be brutal on your dog's paws. The cold weather, snow, and ice can lead to cracked or peeling paw pads—and that can be painful for your pooch. Fortunately, you can take a few simple steps to prevent pad problems and keep your dog comfortable.
How many layers should you wear for skiing?
What temperature do you wear skiing?
For temperatures below freezing, think 10-15 degrees, you'll want a thermal shirt, sweater, and a quality jacket designed for snow sports. For really cold conditions, think 15 degrees below zero, you'll want to be well layered. Thermal shirt, sweatshirt, sweater, and a good jacket.
What temperature is good for skiing?
around 20 to 30 degrees F.
How do you ski with a dog?
Start slow and make sure your pup can handle deep snow and fast descents. Be ready to carry your dog if they are having trouble on certain terrain.
Gear Up:
 1. Bungee Leash: Though we usually keep Hilde off leash while skiing, we always carry a backup. …
 2. Insulated Dog Coat: Keep your pup warm and dry.
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How to Stretch Content Across the Funnel
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to consuming content. The same person's preferences might even change based on what day it is, what time it is, what device they're using, or any number of unpredictable factors.
As a result, B2B marketers are challenged to produce content in a variety of formats in order to appeal to the widest possible range of audiences.
Of course, creating even a single piece of content can be time-consuming. But if you consider each asset you produce as part of a larger package, you can easily stretch that individual piece of content into multiple assets that fit all stages of the funnel.
Here's an example of how one report sparked the creation of many more assets to support prospects all the way through the funnel:
- Highlights video: B2B Content Marketing Spotlight Report
- Blog post: Generate more leads with a variety of content formats
- Webinar roundtable: B2B Content Marketing Trends – Survey Results and Analysis
- Download: B2B Content Marketing Spotlight Report
Other ideas could include infographics, briefs, or video case studies. It's important to produce a mix of static and dynamic content, but rich media assets like webinars and videos play a particularly important role in nurturing prospects down the funnel.
Learn more about this topic in next week's webinar: The Power of Narrative: Separate Your Content from the Pack.


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Safe Landing is a 3-year policy and program development initiative that focuses in on the issues of long-term housing and aftercare for those who are exiting the sex trade, informed by those with lived experience. Safe Landing has been funded by Public Safety Canada, with support from the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Specifically, Safe Landing seeks to:
The goals of Safe Landing are:
- To consult with marginalized communities and persons with lived experience of the sex trade to inform policies and practice.
- To faciliate housing opportunities that provide safe, supportive housing for victims of trafficking which meet their particular needs and address complex trauma.
- To develop resource materials, share knowledge through training and build capacity regionally and nationally to replicate similar programs.
Educational and Awareness Materials
All content was created through academic and grey literature reviews, as well as national and international scoping reviews, identity-community consultations and speaking with individuals with lived experience. These materials explain the indicators of sexual exploitation, a glossary of terminology used within the sex trade, and practice principles for supporting trafficked and exploited persons.


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You wrote an article _URL_ Your graph Cold Air intake at 92 ambient. What units is the flow in? I think Im confused also. Shouldnt the flow rate go up with RPM? Have you ever done a map of RPM versus flow rate or have any idea what the exhaust flow rate is at idle? Thanks. Trying to blow myself up!
Actually, the Jeep Wrangler features a MAP sensor as opposed to a MAF sensor. MAP measures manifold air pressure while MAF measures manifold air flow. Soooo – I cannot measure the air flow directly. However, if you look at the provided equations, you can calculate it.
Engine Mass Airflow = RPM * (Air Pressure / Intake Temperature)
Thus, your assessment is correct. With increased RPMs comes a higher air flow. Using the snorkel graph you can see that 5.96 psi * idle RPM (roughly 600) will get you a flow of 3576 compared to 20643 which was derived from 9.83 psi * moving RPM (roughly 2100 at 65mph).
Hope that helps.
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How to run downhill (safely...and fast)
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Running downhill should feel relaxed and flowing (Image credit: Getty Images)
We have all seen the top runners seemingly plummet effortlessly from the top of a mountain or hill to the base in no time at all. But how do they achieve such speed and look so relaxed?
When most people try to run downhill it feel slows, laborious, painful, and fraught with danger of tripping or slipping. But if you take part in races with hills and mountains, or you simply want to become more efficient when out for a long off-road run, learning to run fast downhill will be a big benefit.
The easier you can run downhill, the less taxing you will find the overall outing. Here are our expert tips to help you to be able to run more efficiently and smoothly downhill.
How to run faster downhill
Running downhill is good for you
It might feel like downhill running is painful and bad for your knees (see: Trail running injuries), but if you do it properly it can have benefits. Running down a slope should activate and engage stabilising muscles in and around the knee, which in turn will help to strengthen them. Stronger knees means more powerful running.
As well as physical advantages, there is a huge sense of freedom and joy that comes with being able to run more easily downhill and at speed.
Lean forwards
Your natural instinct when running downhill is to lean back because you usually feel the need to slow down and put on a bit of a brake. However, leaning forwards is the best method for more efficient running downhill and it means you will not overly tire muscles.
Try to think hard about relaxing and learning forwards as you go. A good tip is to aim to align your shoulders in front of you with your knees and you run downhill.
Stride out
It can be tempting to shorten your stride when running downhill but longer strides are what the top athletes do. You will cover more ground more quickly and it's easier to lean forward when taking longer steps.
Legs should be bent and you should try to push yourself forwards, leading with your chest, with each step, rather than letting gravity alone pull you down the hill.
More technical and steeper slopes will require a shorter, more accurate step to avoid injury so keep the long strides for the gentler gradients. Also watch how the experts take side steps, too, to maintain momentum and balance.
Land on your midfoot
The best runners head downhill with almost flat feet. It's not a good idea to hit the ground with your forefoot or your heel. Hitting the middle of the fort gives the greatest balance and bounce and the best control.
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Runners benefit fom learning how to run downhill faster and more efficiently (Image credit: Getty Images )
More tips for running downhill on trails
Use your arms
To maintain balance and to aid the forward motion, use your arms like mini windmills by your side. The aim is to do small, rounded movements with your hands and arms.
Look ahead
It is tempting to look at your feet the whole time, but you should be looking ahead and at least 10 metres/30 feet in front of you. If you do this your brain will be able to more easily assess what is coming on the trail or the hillside.
If you look down close to your feet you will be more likely to slough and this is not good for downhill speed. Look up and ahead.
Empty your mind
It's fear and anxiety that will slow you down on descents. Trust your body's capabilities and your instincts and simply let your worries go.
The right footwear
Running downhlll, especially on tracks, trails and hill paths requires the right trail running footwear. For more on this, check out our best mud running shoes and best trail running shoes, and our guide on how to choose trail running shoes
With practice, the fine art of running downhill at speed should come to you.
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I modifying a gcode file with custom toolswap codee, and I need to replace every instance of "T0" (^T0$) with a large amount of text (19 lines), which is stored in a separate file. How can I do so quickly?
There are about 100 instances that need replacement, and I can see the need to do more in the future, so I need something that does it all at once.
I tried defining a macro with q to replace one instance, hoping to run it a certain number of times, but I could only run the macro once. The macro deleted the line, and then read (:r) from the other file.
Does that work for you?
It will replace every occurence of T0 with the content of filename.
 - Thanks! That did exactly what I needed. I wasn't familiar with this type of syntax. Would you know where it is documented? – BillThePlatypus Mar 8 '19 at 1:51
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 = is a register (a special one called the "expression register"). To look up help for registers you precede them with @. So :h @=. For the specific context of expression register use in the substitution command there's :h sub-replace-expression aka :h s:\=. – B Layer Mar 8 '19 at 2:42
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Conserving areas of bush and forest in cities is essential to the conservation of New Zealand's wasp species, according to research from Victoria University.
With more than 1,000 native species, wasps are an important part of New Zealand's biodiversity says Dr Rudi Schnitzler.
"Despite their fearsome reputation, very few wasps are capable of stinging humans; most tend to paralyse other insects. They play an essential role in the control of insects and are often deliberately used to control pest species such as the apple leaf roller moth in Hawke's Bay and Nelson."
Dr Schnitzler's PhD focussed on the effect diminishing amounts of native bush in urban areas has on native and introduced wasp species. He found that the greater the proximity of reserves and parks, the greater the number of wasps and the better the health and diversity of the species.
His findings are important for the conservation of urban bush and forest areas and have implications for city planners. "It's important to have many different types of plants in any section of forest or bush. The more variety in terms of species of plants, the more likely you'll find a pool of insects that nature can maintain."
He says backyard gardeners can play a part in increasing the diversity of flora and fauna of cities, especially in Wellington where sections of forest and bush are in close proximity to backyards.
Dr Schnitzler spent more than two years collecting and analysing wasps at 10 sites around the greater Wellington region.


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So there does exist a document already on this topic, Getting OCLC numbers into your vendor records using MarcEdit but I found the instructions difficult to refer to. I ended up writing my own version with the added instructions on creating a set of MARC records specifically for this purpose. After doing this sort of thing again today, I finally decided to share them.
Once you do this once or twice, you'll get a hang of it, and it's actually a fairly simple process, but I always need a reference in case I forget things.
Create a Mini MARC set
The example in the document I referred to talks about merging two existing sets of records. The records I work with typically have the control number in a spreadsheet with some of the item's information (title, author, ISBN, etc.), so the first step is to actually create a set of MARC records with the minimal information needed to merge the control numbers into the main set of MARC records.
To create the mini set of MARC with control numbers, you will need a match point. In the vendor records I've been working with, the match point is the ISBN (020). MarcEdit also gives you 010, 022, and 035 as default options, and you can customize it to a certain extent.
- Do your work with data in a spreadsheet and make sure you have at a minimum your control number in a column, and match point in a second column (order does not matter). I suggest title as well simply for reference.
- Save as Tab Delimited Text (.txt)
- In MarcEdit, choose Delimited Text Translator (also under Add-ins).
- Source file is your tab delimited.txt
- Output to a filename of your choice
- Map each field to its appropriate field. For example,
- 020$a for ISBN
- 035$a for control number column
- 245$a for title
- Run it.
You should now have your mini set of MARC records with minimal information for merging purposes. Do take a quick look over to check that everything is there.
Merge into MARC record set
You should now have two sets of records, your mini set and your main set that you want to add control numbers to.
- Choose Tools → Merge Records
- For Source File, select your main MARC records set
- For Merge File, select the mini MARC set you created
- Set your output file to your desired location and filename
- Choose record identifier e.g. 020 to match on ISBN
- Click on Next
- Choose Merge Selected Fields
- Select the field fields you want to import e.g. 035 (control number)
- Click on Next
Review the output to make sure they were merged properly, and that's it.


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Intro: Purple Light(BLACK LIGHT)
Quick & Cheap experiment
It is also called UV light
Step 1: Things Needed Are 3.
1.Flash light (cell phones flash light also can be used)
2.Transperant and write able TAPE
3. 2 markers (voilet and blue)
Step 2: Final Step
1. Take a piece of tape cover it on flash light,colour the tape with blue marker
2. Again do the same process on it, of blue marker
3. Take another piece of tape cover it on flash light,colour the tape with voilet marker
4. Apply the last layer of tape
Step 3: Try It..!!!!!
CHECK YOUR TOILET'S,MATTRESS,
PLEASE LIKE IT????


The Dorset Wildlife Trust in the United Kingdom announced that seahorses have once again been sighted off the coast of Dorset, suggesting that they are indeed alive and breeding contrary to what was initially believed that the sea creatures were already in decline.
Julie Hatcher, a member of the wildlife trust, spotted a female and male seahorse during a recent dive, describing the two sea creatures as large and in good condition.
Studland Bay is considered to be a vital habitat for both short-snouted spiny seahorses.
In 2008, both seahorse species were listed as threatened according to the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
A representative of the Dorset Wildlife Trust said that there was not enough information available that could help explain the lack of seahorse sightings in the seagrass meadows of Studland Bay in recent years.
The wildlife trust representative said that this could have been caused by the lack of people surveying for the sea creatures, or that the population of seahorses follow a cycle of boom and bust.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has removed Studland Bay as a potential candidate to be included in the list of Marine Conservation Zones earlier this year.
In 2014, wildlife conservationists in the UK warned that the number of spiny seahorses spotted off the coast of Dorset has dwindled to just a single seahorse from what was once considered a thriving colony.
From the 40 individual seahorses previously observed by campaigners around Studland Bay back in 2008, the number has significantly dropped to only four seahorses in 2013.
Seahorse Trust director Neil Garrick-Maidment said that the isolated sighting of the sea creature was very sad and called the situation as the decline of a marine species.
Natural England, a non-departmental body of the British government responsible for the protection of the country's natural environment, said that it was difficult place the recent sighting of the spiny seahorse in context.
The meadows of seagrass located in Studland Bay have long served as the breeding ground for the protected spiny seahorse, which are known to grow to around eight inches in length.
The sighting of the lone seahorse was made by documentary film maker Andy Jackson.
Photo: Tim Sheerman-Chase | Flickr
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Microsoft Word is a powerful tool for making presentations and art. When you need to make a timeline, Microsoft Word 2007 has options for making the perfect design. You can make a timeline in Microsoft Word 2007 using SmartArt or your own drawing.
Make a timeline using SmartArt, as follows:
- Select Insert from the top menu. Choose SmartArt from inside the Illustrations box.
- Click Process in the SmartArt Graphics Gallery.
- Double-click the type of illustration you want for your timeline.
- Select Text and enter your first event.
- Click the SmartArt graphic you just made and choose Add Shape from the Create Graphic Group in the Design section of the SmartArt toolbar, to add another event. You can move an event by selecting it and dragging it to its new position. You can delete an event by selecting it and pressing the delete key. [Microsoft]
- Click Change Layout, to switch your timeline's style without starting over.
- Click on WordArt to create a header for your timeline. You can change your header by right clicking on it and selecting Format WordArt. [Microsoft]
- Save your timeline when you're happy with the way it looks.
Make a timeline with your own drawing, as follows:
- Select Insert from the top menu.
- Choose Shapes from inside the Illustrations box and click the rectangle.
- Draw a rectangle across the page by clicking and dragging your mouse.
- Right click on the rectangle and choose Format AutoShape from the popup menu.
- Add color and effect to your timeline, and change the color and style of the outline by clicking the Colors and Lines tab.
- Select Insert. Select Shapes and choose a straight line.
- Draw a line going up or down from your rectangle for each event on your timeline.
- Select Insert. Select Text Box from the Text group and choose a text box. [Computer tips]
- Create a text box for each event you've marked off. You can adjust the way the text boxes look by right clicking on the boxes and selecting Format Text Box.
- Select Insert. Select WordArt from the text group.
- Create a header for your timeline using WordArt. You can change your header by right clicking on it and selecting Format WordArt. [Microsoft]


Crystal formation meanings
 Crystal formation perceptions: These are signature descriptions based on our own experience and perception, they can help you as a reference but we highly encourage you to connect with your crystals and generate your own perception about them.
1a) Diamond Face - This crystal is about inner work, the diamond face mirror provides a reflection of the self. By helping you receive your true essence, offering space to understand who you are and what your soul's mission is. This lemurian operates in commitment to self healing
1b) Time Link - This extra face on the crystal can be helpful by enhancing your own intuition and has the potential to help access other timelines as well. This energy can be intertwined between past lives or interdimensional travel.
2a) Smoky tone invites you to download knowledge from higher dimensions into your present reality.
2b) Pink tone: inspires a softening of the heart to support your soul expansion
2c) Lemon tone: motivates our words into action and manifest your wildest dreams
2d) Golden healer: represents inner manifestation, on a divine level.
3) Dolphin crystal (look for a smaller crystal that lays down on a side of the main point and it looks like a dolphin with its baby swimming on its side). This crystal is a loving guide that teaches you to enjoy the process of your own transformation and awakening. Dolphins are carriers of ancient lemurian knowledge and wisdom, they're the living libraries of Lemuria.
 4) Lemurian castles: (look for a couple of small crystal point forms on a side that together look like a lemurian light castle), they facilitate your connection with the divine and remind you that you are loved and part of the cosmic collective.
5) Record keepers: (shown as sacred geometry patterns edged on the sides of the crystal) these formations carry very specific information that the crystal releases when meeting with its keeper. If you're drawn to a crystal with record keepers, don't hesitate on getting it. It will probably unfold ancestral knowledge you've been waiting for.
6) Channeler: (the main face has seven sides and there is a triangle directly behind) They are a great tool to access your higher self's wisdom and connect with your guides in order to live according to your life's purpose. They are commonly used for divine channeling and to deepen your intuition.
7)Twin flame or soulmate crystal: Look for two crystal points that are parallel to one another and are born from a single base. When one is smaller it's often called twin and when they're about the same size they're called twin flame crystals. To me they can represent two different perspectives: on a personal level the connection in between the etheric and the physical following up with its balance. On a relationship level, this crystal can represent the "growing together" of an existing relationship or the crossing of paths for a future one, like a "soulmate calling"
8) Key: (hexagonal or angular shape edged on the crystal that looks sort of like a sacred geometry keyhole) this feels like a doorway to other dimensions waiting for the right key to activate them. I really enjoy placing a finger to it as a "key", close my eyes and unlock the door of limitation. The crystals with keys can be very helpful on DNA activations that unfold during the self-awakening process.
9) Double terminated:(this crystal has point termination on both ends) this creates a free flow of energy, letting energy come in and out of the crystal body. Which may be helpful in "filtering the energy " and getting rid of the negative aspects of that energy flowing. It can also help with balancing opposites.
10) Manifestors/keikis: (smaller crystal points coming in or out of the main crystal point)
10a) outer manifestors: highlights the material type of manifestation in one's life
10b) inner manifestors: refers to the spiritual, personal type of manifestation in one's life, such as self-realization, self-healing, self-empowerment.
11) Keikis (children): (they can also be considered manifestors if they cross the side of the main crystal, either growing inwards or outwards. Oftentimes, they are small crystal formations that lay down the side of the crystals -significantly smaller than dolphin formations) Keikis represent the pure, non-rational, innocent and unconditioned mind of the children. The unconditional love a mother and father has for their child is the energy that can be felt through this crystal's keepers. Potentially promoting group stability within a family.
12) Rainbow: (visible rainbows within the crystal structure) if you know us, you know we are rainbow hunters and lovers! The rainbows carry all the spectrum of colors, making the crystal a great tool to help balance all the different chakras.
13) Phantom: (3D phantom or ghost like crystal point shape inside of the body of the crystal) Oh man! These formations are so mesmerizing, I can get lost while watching them. They are very special and they feel very powerful. Phantoms can help you erase your judgment away and be able to see the big picture without a biased mind. In an early stage of interacting with this crystal, you might experience healing from past trauma (either this life or past lives). Once you establish a relationship with your past, they help you move to your next step towards healing it.As Phantoms relate to divine balance and universal love they will encourage you to embrace your responsibility for contributing to raising the collective consciousness.
14) Isis face: (5 sided symmetrical main face, where the top part is a triangle, visually bigger than the base) Embellished with the utmost Divine feminine essence and her undeniable power. I feel it like a warrior who is covered in armor that is based on universal love when working with this crystal formation. Truly inspiring the majesty of a goddess presence.
15) Generator: (a crystal with six faces that when looking at it from above they meet in the exact center of the crystal, like a gang of triangles hugging each other) As their name indicates, they're great generator tools or break points to leave behind what does not serve you anymore. Inspiring it's keeper to start a new chapter! They're masters of helping bring oneself to balance in a harmonious way.
16) Laser: (these crystals are longer than regular crystals, and most of the time thinner towards the point) great tools to direct energy to a specific area. Think of a crystal wand perhaps! They can be very helpful in sharpening your mind and focus your attention on what really matters in your life according to your soul's calling and life purpose.
17) Self healed: (these are marks on the crystals that were made during its formation, when the crystal broke at one point during the generation process but continued to heal the wound) I oftentimes find crystals where their self healed marks make a perfect thumb holders, making the crystal a perfect handheld instrument when using it for energy work. I see these marks similar to that of a Phoenix bird! This crystal can be a great tool to assist in the process of deep forgiveness. Coming as a reminder that anything can be healed and brought back to harmony.
18) Inclusions: (this occurs when the quartz has another crystal formation included on its body), in this case, the energy of the crystal itself is combined with the energy of the inclusion, creating combined properties. For your reference look up the inclusion's properties to see what meaning this mixture represents.
19) ET or rooted crystal: (a double terminated crystal where one end is a single point and the other is a group of very small point terminations) A very rare formation. I feel this crystal is a true representation of the starseeds work on this planet! They're a great tool to download interdimensional energies and root them within Mama Earth to help the acceleration of the planet's energy.
This information is purely metaphysical in nature and is by no means medical. By using this site and associated materials, you acknowledge and agree that you personally assume responsibility for your use of this information as a supplement to professional medical advice.
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Tsing Ma Bridge
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Tsing Ma Bridge at night
Carries 6 lanes of roadway (upper)
2 MTR rail tracks, 2 lanes of roadway (lower)
Crosses Ma Wan Channel
Locale Ma Wan Island and Tsing Yi Island
Official name Tsing Ma Bridge
Design Double-decked suspension bridge
Width 41 metres (135 ft)
Longest span 1,377 metres (4,518 ft)
Clearance above 62 metres (203 ft)
Opened May 22, 1997
Toll HK$30 (cars)
Tsing Ma Bridge
Traditional Chinese 青馬大橋
Simplified Chinese 青马大桥
Literal meaning Cyan Horse Great Bridge
The Tsing Ma Bridge is a bridge in Hong Kong. It is the world's ninth-longest span suspension bridge, and was the second longest at time of completion. The bridge was named after two of the islands at its ends, namely Tsing Yi and Ma Wan. It has two decks and carries both road and rail traffic, which also makes it the largest suspension bridge of this type. The bridge has a main span of 1,377 metres (4,518 ft) and a height of 206 metres (676 ft). The span is the largest of all bridges in the world carrying rail traffic.
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A confidence band is the lines on a probability plot or fitted line plot that depict the upper and lower confidence bounds for all points on a fitted line within the range of data. On a fitted line plot, the confidence interval for the mean response of a specified predictor value are the points on the confidence bands directly above and below the predictor value.
For example, a materials engineer at a furniture manufacturing site wants to assess the strength of the particle board that they use. They collect stiffness data from particle board pieces with various densities. The engineer uses linear regression to create a fitted line plot of the relationship between stiffness and density. The confidence bands above and below the fitted line represent confidence intervals for the mean response of a specified predictor value. For example, the model indicates with 95% confidence that a density of 15 will generate a mean stiffness between approximately 28 and 35, which are the y-values of the lower and upper confidence bands at X = 15.
Density vs. Stiffness
You verify the validity of this regression model by assessing the residuals for normality.
Probability plot of residuals
All the points fall close to the fitted line, so the assumption that the residuals are normal is reasonable. The Anderson-Darling statistic (0.395) and p-value (0.35) confirm this conclusion.
For a fitted line plot, the confidence intervals that form the confidence bands are calculated separately for each point on the fitted line, without controlling for family error. Therefore, if you use 95% confidence bands to estimate more than one parameter per sample, your actual confidence level for the group of estimates will be less than 95%.


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The training of the guides from the local community, community projects, clothing distribution and HIV Aids awareness has been self-funded by Stormsriver Adventures since 1998.
Stormsriver Adventures has formed a non-profit organization, NPO number 077-407-NPO, this is already established comprising of 2 community representatives and 2 company representatives to establish priority projects within the community of Stormsriver.
Please feel free to contact us should you want to donate towards these projects.
The primary objective of the organisation is to help lift the community out of abject poverty and to help them regain pride and become self-sufficient. To achieve this the charity has in the past, and will continue to be, involved in the following main activities:
- Children – Welfare (feeding scheme)
- HIV AIDS – support and excursions
- Animal welfare programme
- Clothing distribution to the needy
- Job creation for unemployed youth. – Skills development.
Based on the 5 areas priorities are defined as to which projects we can afford to initiate and support.
Respected community representatives provide valuable input ensuring that the projects supported are priority needs within the local community of Stormsriver.
Corporate Social Investment and Poverty Relief Initiatives
Stormsriver Adventures is a major role player in Poverty Relief Programs in the Tsitsikamma region, providing assistance and expertise.
- At a direct cost to the company, skills development and job creation initiatives have led to introducing the Stormsriver community to the Eco Adventure Tourism industry since inception of the company in 1998.
School feeding scheme
The provision of food for a school feeding scheme in terms of which each child in the school is provided with one proper meal a day. The aim of this aspect of the charitable work is to help uplift scholars academic achievement.
- 240 Primary school children are provided with a meal 4 times a week.
- The programme has been running since 2003.
Animal education and welfare programme
- This initiative is particularly aimed at the children with the prime objective of creating self worth and caring. The positive impact has been significant by way of teaching children responsibility and has translated into a more caring community. Teaching the community, mainly children, basic life skills through the animal welfare educational program. Using animals as a tangible means to enhance responsibility, self esteem and self-worth amongst the community.
- The programme involves dipping, mange treatment, sterilization campaigns animal trauma treatment and an Inoculation Programme.
- Environmental education excursions are conducted and include children from the local communities.
- Support of SMME's within the community i.e. laminating business operating from Stormsriver Adventures providing laminations to all clients that receive a Canopy Tour certificate on completion.
- Supporting and sponsoring of sport development within the community.
- A community owned craft initiative and local crafts can be purchassed from our small retail outlet. This major project is recieving support and assistance from Stormsriver Adventures.
- A catering company set up by Stormsriver Adventures in 2003 supplies all catering requirements and has created 5 positions for women.
HIV/AIDS Education and Awareness
The Company launched an aggressive committed campaign in 2006 to tackle the enormous challenge of HIV and AIDS. This campaign includes the following:
- Documented HIV/AIDS Policy.
- A documented TB Policy.
- Educational Workshops are held with Staff which include discussions forums, talks by HIV positive Community members, use of literature and audiovisual material.
- The formation of the 'We Care' Movement, comprising of Staff members who undertake Outreach Programmes into the Community to educate and dispel the stigma attached to AIDS.
- The use of 'I know' badges to encourage voluntary testing.
- Assisting the local Primary School with education and awareness.
- Appointment and capacitation of an AIDS Counselor by way of Courses fully sponsored by the Company.


text: Sensorimotor adaptation ensures movement accuracy despite continuously changing environment and body. Adaptation of saccadic eye movements is a classical model of sensorimotor adaptation. Beside the well-established role of the brainstem–cerebellum in the adaptation of reactive saccades (RSs), the cerebral cortex has been suggested to be involved in the adaptation of voluntary saccades (VSs). Here, we provide direct evidence for a causal involvement of the parietal cortex in saccadic adaptation. First, the posterior intraparietal sulcus (pIPS) was identified in each subject using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Then, a saccadic adaptation paradigm was used to progressively reduce the amplitude of RSs and VSs, while single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (spTMS) was applied over the right pIPS. The perturbations of pIPS resulted in impairment for the adaptation of VSs, selectively when spTMS was applied 60 ms after saccade onset. In contrast, the adaptation of RSs was facilitated by spTMS applied90 ms after saccade initiation. The differential effect of spTMS relative to saccade types suggests a direct interference with pIPS activity for the VS adaptation and a remote interference with brainstem– cerebellum activity for the RS adaptation. These results support the hypothesis that the adaptation of VSs and RSs involves different neuronal substrates.


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Although most Polynesian peoples appear to have made and used human images, few such objects have survived to the present day. Most were destroyed under the influence of Christian missionaries, who viewed such sculptures as "graven images." Small female figures in ivory were known from the Tongan archipelago as early as the late eighteenth century. Formerly referred to as goddesses, these figures are now thought to represent important female ancestors. A number of Tongan ivories were traded to the neighboring Fiji islands, where they were used during religious rites. This particularly expressive example was collected on the Fijian island of Viti Levu by the Reverend Cyril G. Hawdon in 1868.
Collected by Cyril G. Hawdon, Viti Levu, Fiji, in 1868; [John J. Klejman, New York, until 1957]; Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York, 1957, on loan to The Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1957–1978
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The Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, a free service at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, warns mothers-to-be that the internet is not the best source of accurate information when it comes to taking medication while you're pregnant.
The Arizona Pregnancy Riskline is a free service provided by the UA College of Pharmacy. Specially-trained counselors educate pregnant women and medical professionals on the potential risks of medication during pregnancy. While most medication is found to be safe, moms-to-be are urged to find out as much as they can from a professional before they take any medication, whether it be prescription or over-the-counter.
"An estimated 70 to 90 percent of all pregnant women use a prescription medication, and most of these women are very used to going to the Internet for information about nearly all aspects of their lives," said Dee Quinn, a certified genetics counselor and director of the Arizona Pregnancy Riskline. "But a recent study looking at the reliability of websites that provide lists of medications reported to be safe showed both inconsistent and inaccurate information about those drugs."
A study was conducted on 25 active websites that contain lists of "safe" medication to take during pregnancy. This information was compared to TERIS (Teratogen Information System), which is an evidence-based system that uses consensus from experts in the field on the safety of medications during pregnancy.
The study found that almost half of the medications listed on websites as "safe" didn't have enough evidence to give an accurate risk assessment, and many sites didn't have dosage and frequency information, nor did they note that pregnant women need to contact their health care provider before starting or stopping any medication while pregnant.
Quinn suggests that all pregnant women take information from the internet with a grain of salt and instead, talk with their doctor -- or contact the Arizona Pregnancy Riskline at _PHONE_ for free, confidential information.


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Here are the copy-pasted instructions you get when you access your domain manager:
Learn how to manage your name.
1. Set Resolver
The Resolver is a Smart Contract responsible for the process of translating names into addresses. In the Resolver area click 'Set'. Then click the 'use public resolver' link, and 'save' to launch the transaction.
2. Set Address
Once you have set the Resolver, you can then add records by clicking the '+' in the 'records' field. Adding your ethereum address will allow you to point your wallet to your name in the next step.
I've made a subdomain. I've set the public resolver for both the domain and subdomain. I cannot set address. There's no place to add records. There is no 'records' field. There is no '+' anywhere. My wallet address appears defaulted in the Controller field. But the domain still doesn't point to my wallet.
Does it take 24 hours, or something? What am I missing?
Then, there's step 3. I haven't gotten to this step. Can I ignore it if I don't want or need a reverse pointer?
3. Set Reverse Record
Once you set your address, you will see a message saying the reverse pointer is not set. Click the arrow in the field to expand, then click the button 'save'. This will translate your address into your new name.


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PRODUCT NAME: Mrigmad Tailam (Jaanbaaz Oil)
PACK SIZE: 15ml
Mrigmad Tailam (Jaanbaaz Oil) is a purely herbal and natural oil made with natural herbs, to boost male fertility. It works by increasing the blood circulation in the penile region resulting in penis erection and reduce premature ejaculation. This alcohol and drug-free formula also help in treating impotency, increases libido, and turgidity. In addition, the oil contains natural aphrodisiacs and testosterone releasers that help in increasing the libido in men.
It contains natural ingredients like Akarkara, Javitri, Karpas Beej, Laung, Gunja, Kesar, Somal, Badaam Tail, and Til Tail.
- Natural and Effective remedy for men's problems
- Helps in regaining optimum sexual health
- Treats Erectile Dysfunction
- No side effects
- Increases blood circulation
- Clinically tested
- For Men only
- Safe and Effective.
DIRECTIONS TO USE:
- First, take 5-6 drops of the oil
- Apply it on the genitalia area
- Use it daily.
- No rinsing necessary.
- For external use only.
- Do not touch the dropper tip with bare hands.
- Store in a cool, dry place. Away from direct sunlight.
- Use the medicine within three months of breaking the seal.
- Discontinue use, if any problems.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Castle Hill, Thetford
Castle Hill (Castle Mound or Military Parade) is the remains of Thetford's second castle, a 12th century motte and bailey castle which replaced the towns earlier 11th century Red Castle. Possibly built by Roger Bigod (Died 9 September 1107), Castle Hill is thought to be the second largest man made earth work in England and the motte was the centre piece of the fortification, positioned here to stand guard over Thetford and the crossing of the Little Ouse River and and River Thet by the Icknield Way (Nun's Bridges).
Possibly due to the large size of the of the mound there are several legends associated with it. One story is linked the creation of the nearby Devil's Ditch at Garboldisham. When the Devil had finished creating this ditch he made Castle Hill by scraping the excess dirt from his boot or spade. It is said that you can summon the Devil by walking around the hill seven times at midnight. There is also a few buried treasure legends associated with Castle Hill. It is suggested that the mound covers a huge mansion filled with treasure. Another story has five golden bells buried in the earthwork.


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Daikoku VulkanDaikoku is a sumbarine volcano with a conical summit in the Japanese Volcano Islands chain. It sits on an elongated E-W-trending ridge SE of Eifuku submarine volcano and rises to within 323 m of the sea surface. It has a crater with a black pool of liquid sulfur discovered in 2006.
Daikoku submarine volcano is one of about a dozen submarine volcanoes displaying hydrothermal activity in the southern part of the Izu-Marianas chain.
Beschreibung:A steep-walled, 50-m-wide cylindrical crater on the north flank, about 75 m below the summit, is at least 135 m deep and was observed to emit cloudy hydrothermal fluid. During a NOAA expedition in 2006, scientists observed a convecting, black pool of liquid sulfur with a partly solidified, undulating sulfur crust at a depth of 420 m below the summit of Daikoku. Gases, particulate with the appearance of smoke, and liquid sulfur were bubbling up from the back edge of the sulfur pool.
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A warrior is a person habitually engaged in combat. In tribal societies, warriors often form a caste or class of their own. In feudalism, the vassals essentially form a military or warrior class, even if in actual warfare, peasants may be called to fight as well. In some societies, warfare may be so central that the entire people (or, more often, the male population) may be considered warriors, for example the Maori or Germanic tribes.
A pre-modern soldier is also called a warrior. The word warrior implies one who is not part of a full-time army. Without strict hierarchial discipline constantly being imposed on them, warriors in pre-modern societies were often guided by societal warrior codes.
Professional warriors are people who are paid money for engaging in military campaigns and fall into one of two categories: Soldiers; when fighting on behalf of their own state, or Mercenaries; when offering their services commercially and unrelated to their own nationality. The classification of somebody who is involved in acts of violence may be a matter of perspective, and there may be disagreement whether a given person is a hooligan, a gangster, a terrorist, a rebel, a freedom fighter, a mercenary or a soldier.


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When working in a professional setting that requires precise gas control, selecting the appropriate lab gas regulators is essential for maintaining safety and accuracy in your operations. In order to make sure you come to an informed decision, review this list of key factors to consider when choosing the right lab gas regulators for your needs. By carefully evaluating these factors, you can ensure that your gas regulation equipment effectively fulfills its intended purposes.
Gas Type and Required Flow Rate
Different gases require specific lab gas regulators depending on their unique properties. Before you choose a regulator, it's important to determine the type of gas you will be working with, as well as the required flow rate.
It's best to consult the gas cylinder's label or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to find this information. Once you know the gas type and flow rate, you can select a regulator designed for those specific conditions.
Pressure Range and Control Precision
Regulating pressure accurately is essential for a variety of applications. Make sure you select a gas regulator with the appropriate pressure range and control precision for your operations. The regulator should be able to handle both the maximum inlet pressure from the gas cylinder and the desired outlet pressure.
Additionally, the regulator should provide the level of control precision required for your specific application, such as maintaining constant pressure, allowing for gradual adjustments, or supporting rapid pressure changes.
Another crucial factor to consider when choosing a lab gas regulator is the materials used in the construction of the device. They should be compatible with the gas in use to ensure durability and prevent reactions that could compromise the safety or accuracy of the gas flow.
Common materials used in the manufacturing of lab gas regulators include brass, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic. Be sure to select a regulator made from materials suitable for your intended gas type.
Of course, safety is paramount when dealing with pressurized gases, and choosing a gas regulator that incorporates appropriate safety features is crucial. Look for regulators that include pressure relief valves, gauge guards, and other mechanisms that protect the user and equipment from over-pressurization, leaks, or other potential hazards.
Ease of Use and Maintenance
The ease of use and maintenance of your gas regulator can significantly impact your workflow. Consider factors such as the regulator's mounting options, the ease of installation, and the simplicity of the user interface when determining the regulator that will best suit your needs.
Additionally, take into account the frequency and complexity of maintenance required to keep the regulator functioning optimally. A regulator that is easy to use and maintain will ensure smooth day-to-day operations and minimize workflow disruptions.


How to Care for Crocodile Skin Leather Goods
Crocodile goods are very famous as well as expensive. These goods are costly because of fine quality crocodile leather. Different things are made with this high-priced leather-like, shoes, bags, coats and violet etc. These things come with great responsibility because it is very easy to buy and wear them but on the other hand, very difficult to save them. Here are some ways to safe these products for a long time.
1. Avoid from the direct sun:
The leather of crocodile is very fine and also transformed in many ways. So after made it as a final product, it became finer and dry. If you put this product to direct sunlight then it becomes dry out. Heat will cause damage and also a loss of natural sheen. So avoid direct heat and put these things in a closet to keep them dry and good.
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2. Keep safe from rain and water:
Some leathers are able to absorb the water but others are not. If this leather absorbs water, in that case, your product could be damaged. So, avoid unnecessary water usage on it. While washing your product use excess water. The better way is to use your thing and then put it back without washing. Use a dry cloth for rubbing the surface. Also, spray and creams are coming along with these products so use them only. The skin of crocodile is already moisture so any water can cause to damage the product.
3. Keep away from harsh chemicals:
Do not use the chemical to wash these products. Use chemicals that are written in the catalog of these leather products. Do not spray any kind of perfume on it. Especially when you are wearing a jacket, take care of it while eating.
4. Do not scratch the surface:
If you get some dirt or stain on it, do not scratch it because it causes breaks in the leather and it cannot be repaired. So only clean the main area and use conditioner and let it dry.
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5. Avoid folding and pressing opposite to its real shape:
For a longer use of crocodile leather pieces, for example, if you have a leather jacket, avoid folding it tightly. Because first of all, crocodile skin is caiman skin and it has calcium stores in it that makes crocodile skin more rigid. If you start folding the skin tightly then it comes to at points where not need to be folded then it might cause damage. And the result could be more horrible like unsightly cracks or wrinkle marks.
By all means, when the client gets his custom-made crocodile skin product, he became responsible to take care of it. With the proper care of crocodile skin products, it should stay beautiful and fresh. These are always ready for use even for many years. We are sharing these general care tips and these tips are more important for the crocodile leather products. With this, you can help to extend the useful life of expensive and exotic leather goods. These tips keep the clients satisfied and coming back for more goods.


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Supplies you will need:
-3.5mm male microphone jack (same plug as a stereo headphone jack)
-some shielded cable (3 total contacts - typically 2 jacketed conductors plus the shield). You can use standard headphone cable. At least 6 feet is a good idea so the cable can easily make it from the engine bay to the passenger compartment.
-a 3 pin bosch/amp style female connector.
-about 2 feet of standard single conductor wire, 18-20 gauge.
-a ring terminal
to use the tool you will need:
-a laptop pc with a microphone in jack
-a car with a standard 3 pin knock sensor
-(optional) 'race' style headphones with built in speakers and a stereo jack
The wiring should be done as follows. Use a multimeter to figure out which wire corresponds to the section on the mic plug:
-tip of the mic plug goes to pin 1 of the 3 pin connector
-middle band of the mic plug goes to pin 2 of the 3 pin connector
-base of the mic plug should go to two places: pin 3 of the 3 pin connector and a cable that terminates with a ring terminal that should be secured to an engine bay ground, typically the valve cover or intake manifold.
the cable should look something like this:
example of the headphones I use:
You can record the audio from the knock sensor by using something like windows sound recorder with all the wiring hooked up. The result should sound like this sample.
Cables are available for purchase from our store here


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Noun: ostiary 'ós-tee,e-ree [N. Amer], ós-tee-u-ree [Brit]
 1. The lowest of the minor Holy Orders in the unreformed Western Church but now suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church
 - doorkeeper, ostiarius
 2. Someone who guards an entrance
 - doorkeeper, doorman, door guard, hall porter, porter, gatekeeper
Derived forms: ostiaries
Type of: clergyman, guard, Holy Order, man of the cloth, Order, reverend
Encyclopedia: Ostiary


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Get inspired with hands-on creative prompts for elementary-aged children featuring simple materials you can find at home from an experienced art teacher.
Open-ended art prompts that give children opportunities to think creatively rather than follow directions are essential to raising learners who are comfortable with the unknown and eager to tackle it with problem solving skills, self-efficacy, and critical thinking.
From drawing, painting, and paper cutting to making three-dimensional art with clay and recycled materials, these 52 fun and engaging ideas for creative art play use everyday household materials to get kids engaged in their own explorations. These activities are led primarily by the environment. The set up itself is the teacher and will encourage children to think of creative ways to use the provided materials. With foundational information at the start of the book, parents will understand the power of art prompts to foster children's creativity and will be given a variety of ideas for creating a makering space and encouraging self-directed play.


Top 10 cult groups in Nigerian Universities, their Motto and Symbols – #1 and #2 are are the deadliest
Top 10 cult groups in Nigerian Universities: Why are cults so popular among the youths nowadays? What are the main types of cultism in Nigeria and what symbols do they have? Let's look through the essence of each of them! It is possible that lot of people don't even know that there is a list of cults in Nigeria, which usually thrive at universities and even outside of campus. The main reasons of why some people become members of such movements are the lust for the power, riches, and prestigious status in the society.
What is cultism?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, cultism can be described as a religious or social group whose beliefs are secret, individualistic, and esoteric. Actually, cultism involves carrying out some ritualistic practices. Usually, cultists share some common objectives and ideas. So, they are unknown to the society and also, some cult leaders' true intentions are unknown even to the members of the particular cult. So, let's summarize the main characteristics of cultism:
1) it is a spiritual or religious practice;
2) it is a secret practice;
3) it is practiced by a group of individuals;
4) its policies are unknown to the general public;
5) it has an impact on the lives of the individuals;
6) it's people have a common value.
The first cultism movement in Nigeria was called "Pyrates". It was founded in 1952 by Nobel Prize winning author Wole Soyinka and his friends. Later they were called "Sea Dogs". After some time, another kind of community was created. These are what we known today as "secret cults".
Types of cultism in Nigeria and their symbols
So, let's look through the main types of cultism in Nigeria and their symbols. Some Nigerian confraternities do not hide their symbols, while others keep them in secret and only members of that cult know what they are.
1) Pyrate Confraternity "The National Associations of Sea Dogs"
As we have already mentioned, it is controversially the first "secret cult" in the Nigerian University System. Its two main symbols are a skull, two cross-bones and an anchor. The cult's purposes are: "against expiring convention, tribalism, for humanistic ideas and partnership and knighthood."But their hay days soon ended when the Buccaneers branched out from them.
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Quick Answer: What Causes Stress In Police Officers?
What are the effects of police stress?
The findings reveal that police officers experience daily psychological stress that puts them at an increased risk of various long-term health effects that may include cardiovascular disease, obesity, suicide, sleeplessness and cancer..
Can police officers have PTSD?
New studies have shown that police officers suffer symptoms indicative of PTSD at a similar rate as veterans of the military. Between seven and 19 percent of police officers exhibit symptoms of PTSD, compared to 3.5% of the general public. By and large, police officers suffer from cumulative PTSD.
What is the meaning of police personnel?
Definition. Police personnel refers to permanent, full-time equivalents of police officers and other support; part-time employees are converted to full-time equivalents (e. g.
What causes PTSD in police officers?
What do you consider the five most stressful aspects of work in law enforcement?
(2014) found that physical threats, lack of support, and organizational pressure were the highest ranked stressors. Collins and Gibbs (2003) found that the police organizational culture and an officer's workload were the highest ranked stressors.
How police can reduce and manage stress?
Law enforcement officers can reduce stress by: Planning meals and making healthy eating choices. Stop eating high-calorie fast food. Scheduling vacations and personal downtime.
What challenges do police officers face?
Law enforcement officers are exposed to disease and infected evidence and must take necessary precautions or risk being infected with AIDS, hepatitis B, or tuberculosis. Other dangers include the stress and fatigue of police work.
What are police officer hours?
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers work a minimum of 40 hours a week. They may work night patrol and often work on weekends and holidays. In addition, Officers are often required to be on-call. Some agencies offer a work schedule where Officers work 10-hour shifts, four days a week.
What types of stress do police officers deal with?
What are qualities of a police officer?
What are the three types of stresses?
Stress is the force applied to a rock and may cause deformation. The three main types of stress are typical of the three types of plate boundaries: compression at convergent boundaries, tension at divergent boundaries, and shear at transform boundaries.
What is police burnout?
What is the average life expectancy of a police officer?
A 2013 study published by the National Institutes of Health found the average life expectancy of a police officer to be 57, almost 22 years younger than the general population.
What are common signs and symptoms of police officer burnout?
Which is a major problem associated with police stress and burnout?
Police Stress and Burnout Issues associated with police stress are alcohol abuse, family problems, and suicide.


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The Fudan-Queen's Centre for Environment and Sustainability Research opened this month at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. The new centre will allow Queen's professors to work in collaboration with colleagues in China, helping the Chinese address environmental challenges in a sustainable fashion.
"With our partners, we hope to help move China along a more sustainable path," says Urban and Regional Planning professor John Meligrana. "We'll also provide more learning opportunities for Queen's students and gain a better understanding of the challenges facing our planet when it comes to sustainable development."
The centre brings together expert researchers from both universities, and other institutions. It provides research and educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, and potential for hosting conferences and workshops related to environment and sustainability research.
The Queen's-Fudan Centre is the newest element in the partnership between Queen's and Fudan universities. Its creation recognizes the need for global cooperation to identify, assess and provide practical solutions to some of the world's most pressing environmental problems, especially as they arise in the context of China, the world's greatest emerging economy