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Whistle Use
When should the referee blow the whistle?
Simply put, there are three instances when the whistle should be blown.
 1. To stop play: During active play if the referee blows the whistle it always means STOP, the ball is dead.
 2. To restart play: Always to be blown for the start of the half or quarter, at other times only if you have told the player to wait for you to blow it.
 3. To draw attention to yourself during a dead ball situation.
The whistle should never be blown during active play to indicate the play should continue or that you are playing the advantage.
The whistle is a means of communication, the tone and length of your whistle can convey how you feel about a particular situation. However a single short sharp blow should be all that is needed for most situations.
Much has been written about how long you should blow the whistle to start the game vs. how long you should blow it for a free kick. It is not necessary to worry about this. If a player has just fouled someone I doubt they will deduce from the length of your whistle that you intend for the second half to start right now. Similarly if there are two players standing in the center circle with the ball on the center mark at the start of the second half, it is unlikely that they will think that you have spontaneously decided to award a penalty from the length of your whistle. It is necessary just to blow it so that it can be heard and understood.
If it is obvious that the ball has gone out of play or left the field, there is little point in blowing the whistle. This goes for goals as well. It is only necessary to point to the center circle after an obvious goal has been scored. If there is some question whether the ball is in play or not, or if a goal has been scored or not, then blow the whistle only if the ball is out or the goal has been scored. I find for the younger age groups that it helps to point in the direction of the throw and to also call out the color of the team who should throw it. It saves confusion and keeps the game moving.
For free kicks it is necessary to blow the whistle to award the free kick, but it is not necessary to blow it before the free kick is taken. A quickly taken free kick is part of the game and should not be discouraged. The exception to this is if you tell the attacking team to wait for your whistle so that you have enough time to carry out some other chore you may have, such as showing a red or yellow card, or moving a wall back 10 yards. If the player does not wait, you should show them a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct and have the kick retaken. This is probably a bit harsh for the younger age groups.
If you wish to draw the attention of a player, for instance if they are taking a free kick from the wrong location, blow the whistle once as you approach them and give them verbal instructions. If they ignore you blow it again with more force.
The whistle can be used to prevent a situation from arising or continuing, such as when two players face each other down in a threatening way while the ball is not in play. Approach the players and blow the whistle a number of times to indicate that you will tolerate none of that.
At the end of the game or half, point to the center circle and blow the whistle three times. This indicates the game is over. It can be distinguished from your gesture indicating a goal has been scored by the fact you blew the whistle three times.
Constant unnecessary use of the whistle can cause players to tune you out, much the way they tune out their parents. You want the players to realize when they hear a whistle that the ball is dead and they need to look at you to see what your call is.
Again remember blowing the whistle during active play means stop.
If you blow your whistle by accident play must stop, and the correct restart is a drop ball at the location where the ball was when you blew your whistle.
Click on the whistle to hear the samples of three whistle types you are likely to use during a game.
 Stop! – Free kick, ball out of bounds, etc
 Don't even think about it, cut it out (good to prevent trouble before it escalates)
 Game over/Half time


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Today is Patriots Day in Massachusetts, the day the Boston Marathon is traditionally run. For the second year in a row, it's a day without a race. In past years, we've used the marathon as a metaphor to convey various tips to help students strengthen executive function skills. As we remember highlights of marathons past, here are some of our Marathon Monday TOTW highlights.
- Intrinsic motivation, commitment, and working toward a goal
- Keep pace, stay focused, and the follow the process
- When things don't go as planned
- "A marathon is hundreds of miles. The finish is the last 26.2."
Wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable Patriots Day!

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Self ligating braces cost around the same as traditional braces but offer a less painful alternative to conventional braces. Dental eHub knows that the perfect smile is important for your confidence and even your health, but that cost is a major factor. We connect you with the savings you need to find the look you deserve.
How much do braces cost?
Braces are not inexpensive. The average cost ranges from $5000 to $6000 or more and depends almost entirely on the age and the level of deviation.
Adults require more time in braces to achieve the same impact as adults. The longer you wait to wear braces, the longer you are likely to need them which creates additional dentist visits and cost.
Do I need braces?
While braces are cosmetic for most and instill confidence to achieve your dream life, they can also be life-altering. Some suffer from deviations that can lead to malnourishment or other complications.
Severe arrows, buckteeth, and damage from various incidents create a need that must be fulfilled. Still, nearly all Americans use braces for their overall cosmetic effects.
What are self-ligating braces?
Self-ligating braces require fewer dentist visits and allow for the freer movement of teeth. This is achieved through smaller wires and latches in place of rubber bands to hold the wire against your teeth.
To guide your teeth into place, your dental care professional merely needs to adjust the latch which takes less time than changing rubber bands or metal ties. This leads to less dentist visits and more time for life despite not reducing overall cost as they require more time to be effective.
Are self-ligating braces better for me than traditional braces?
By allowing for more movement and placing less pressure on your teeth, they create less pain. However, the reduced pressure leads to more time in braces.
If you or your child have a sensitive mouth, these braces are the best option. Conventional braces or invisible options are more useful for adults or those concerned with time spent in braces or how they look.
Can I save on the total cost of self-ligating braces?
Dental savings plans and discounts help you to save 20 to 25 percent or more on your braces. Many insurance providers offer plans for as low as $25 per month.
Over time, you can build enough savings to afford your braces. The more you need to save, the longer you will need to save.
Self ligating braces cost
Self-ligating braces cost thousands of dollars. They require more time to move your teeth when compared to the conventional option, meaning that the costs are similar but cause less discomfort.
When you need braces, you should always search for the most affordable and highest quality care. Dental savings plans can help.
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Q: What elements must be included for inpatient certification?
A: The inpatient certification may be made with a specific separate certification form or constructively through the forms, notes, or records signed by the certifying physician. There are three elements to the certification:
- The reason for continued hospitalization of the patient or the special or unusual services for cost outlier cases
- The estimated time the patient will need to remain in the hospital
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Gerbils And Exercise Wheels
How do you get gerbils to use an exercise wheel?
By Donna Anastasi
Posted: May 17, 2010, 2:40 p.m. EDT
Q: I have three gerbils living together in a 20-gallon long tank setup. None of them ever run on the wheel that I have in their cage. They mostly use it to burrow under. Is there a way to teach them to use a wheel, if it would be beneficial to their health?
A: The best type of wheel for gerbils is an 8-inch diameter, wire mesh (not slatted or plastic) wheel. A gerbil's tail could get caught in an old-style slatted wheel, and gerbils will chew a plastic wheel to bits. Some gerbils like a wheel and others don't.
The best way to get gerbils to run on a wheel is to offer a wheel when they are young, at about 5 weeks old. Wire it to the mesh lid of their tank so it hangs a few inches above the litter. Gerbils like the challenge of jumping and climbing on a wheel, and once inside may run on it. Try wiring the wheel so it holds still until they get used to sitting in it, then unwire it so it moves and they can run in it.
A final tip is that gerbils learn from watching gerbils in other tanks. If you ever go away and have someone with wheel-aholic gerbils babysit yours, you might come back to see your gerbils happily running in their wheel!
If your gerbils never take to the wheel, give them other things for exercise. Some examples are: a metal climbing structure or a branch from the reptile section of the pet store, deep litter to dig and burrow in, a dust bath to roll in, timothy hay, unscented toilet tissue, a PVC pipe as a tunnel, and plenty of cardboard boxes and tubes to gnaw up.
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1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
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The Department of the Treasury was established in 1789. These annual reports also contain the reports of the many departments of the Treasury, including the Bureau of the Mint, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Bureau of Customs, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Secret Service, and the Internal Revenue Service.
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Ileal branch of the ileocolic artery
The ileal branch of the ileocolic artery is one of five branches that exist in the ileocolic artery. The ileocolic artery arises from the superior mesenteric artery's concavity and is the lowest branch to do so. The superior mesenteric artery comes from the abdominal aorta's anterior surface, just below the beginning of the celiac trunk. The colon is supplied from the duodenum's lower part, the pancreas and through two-thirds of the longest portion of the colon (the transverse colon). After the ileocolic artery comes from the superior mesenteric artery, it crosses downwards towards the right iliac fossa, directly behind the peritoneum. The peritoneum helps to form the lining of the abdominal cavity. The ileal branch of the ileocolic artery runs to the left and upwards on the ileum's lower portion and connects with the end of the superior mesenteric artery. The other branches of the ileocolic artery include the colic branch, the iliocecal, the anterior and posterior cecal and the appendicular artery.
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Soda Versus Mushrooms: A Case Study
Is 182 calories worth of soda the same as 182 calories worth of mushrooms? Let's find out…
The Soda
A 22-ounce soda has 44 grams of sugar, 182 calories and that's it. Nothing else. The stomach quickly absorbs the sugar which causes a spike in blood glucose levels and a variety of bad chemical reactions in the body, including, increases in storage of belly fat, increases in bad cholesterol and blood pressure, and may even contribute to infertility in women!
All that insulin also blocks leptin, the hormone that controls appetite. As people become more unaffected by leptin, they never register that they are satisfied. Never feeling satisfied can lead to overeating, out of control cravings and adds fuel to the sugar addiction fire. This domino effect leads to bad eating habits, and cravings for sugar.
The Mushrooms
Mushrooms are also carbohydrates, but instead of being simple sugars like soda, they are complex carbs that digest slowly in the body. They will not cause blood sugar spikes, but instead be digested slowly and they provide essential nutrients, like potassium, fiber, protein, iron, vitamin D, and magnesium, healing the body instead of causing immense harm.
The quality of nutrition in the mushrooms supports tons of healthy results in the body, and also helps protect against chronic disease, including cancers and heart disease.
The nutritional profile, slow digestion, and fiber found in mushrooms makes you feel full and satisfied; that will take care of the out of control cravings and over eating. Will mushrooms contribute to weight gain? NO WAY! (unless they are stuffed mushrooms with crackers and sausage and creamy sauce…)
The difference between the calories in soda and mushrooms is massive. In fact, as opposed to the soda that is all harmful, there is not one thing in mushrooms that is.
One study looked at the correlation of sugar and calories to risk of diabetes found that adding 150 calories a day to a diet barely raised the risk for diabetes, however when those calories were from soda the risk increased by 700%!
The Volume Is Impressive Too
Oh, by the way, 186 calories of mushrooms is about 9 cups, that's a lot of mushrooms (especially in comparison to the 22 ounces of soda).
OK, most people will not eat 9 cups of mushrooms in one sitting, but think about how much more food you can actually eat when choosing quality food?
What Does This Mean for Eating And Counting Calories?
Eat slow digesting foods and skip the simple sugars!
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Look at food labels for foods that contain a high amount of fiber. Plant foods naturally have a great deal of indigestible fiber that will bulk up the stool and won't be counted as "real" calories because they are not digested or absorbed in the body. Vegetables are always your best choices, and low sugar fruits like berries.
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Meats, proteins, and other low fiber foods are more digested and absorbed, so those foods will count more than vegetables.
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Manufacturing Methods for Sulfur Concrete Sewer Pipe
This Phase I research is intended to evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing low-cost, acid-resistant sanitary sewer pipe from sulfur concrete. Sulfur is an abundant mineral recovered from coking, natural gas processing, and petroleum refining. Secondary recovery of sulfur, resulting from environmental regulation, produces more material than is needed by U.S. industry. The U.S. Bureau of Mines developed a process by which elemental sulfur can be used as a thermal cement with aggregate fillers to make concrete. Sulfur concrete appears to be a good solution to solve the problem of deteriorating sewerage structures made from Portland cement. Portland cement is alkaline and has been found to perform poorly in the acid environment in most sanitary sewer systems. Alternative materials that can solve the problem of premature failure of concrete pipe are expensive. The purpose of this Phase I project is to develop a low-cost alternative to traditional concrete pipe.
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Purpose: Energy-discriminating, photon counting detectors (PCDs) are an emerging technology for spectroscopic imaging in CT. Current PCDs suffer from poor spectral separation due to charge sharing effects. We propose the coincidence bin as a mechanism for charge sharing compensation. The coincidence bin simply counts coincidences in the lowest level discriminator (LLD) of adjacent pixels. The estimator uses the coincidence bin as if it were an energy bin to improve material decomposition estimates. Unlike other charge sharing compensation mechanisms, it does not reduce the count rate capability of the detector. We compare the impact of the coincidence at low flux against charge summing. Because charge sharing is often under the LLD threshold, we examined the incremental benefit of lowering the LLD from a standard (30 keV) to reduced threshold (10 keV).
Methods: The interaction of photons with the CdTe substrate was simulated using GEANT4. Separate Monte Carlo simulations are used to model the charge collected in pixels, modeling these pixels as perfect collectors. Noise in material decomposition images was then estimated using the Cramer-Rao Lower Bound. We assumed a 120 kVp spectrum, a 20 cm thickness water background, 5 energy bins equally spaced from the LLD to 110 keV, and used 10,000 noise realizations to calculate the CRLB.
Results: The relative dose efficiency for an iodine material decomposition task is 32%, 54%, and 100% for a 5-bin simulated PCD without charge sharing compensation, with the coincidence bin, and with analog charge summing. When the LLD is reduced from 30 keV to 10 keV, the dose efficiencies change to 36%, 68%, and 98%. Benefits are somewhat less for a water material task.
Conclusion: The coincidence bin is a simple and effective mechanism for charge sharing compensation. With a carefully selected LLD threshold, it can nearly double spectral performance in certain tasks.


How to Tighten a Drive Belt on a Craftsman Riding Lawnmower, step by step
Ever witnessed your Craftsman lawnmower not mowing properly or leaving patches of uncut grass? A loose drive belt might be the very reason. Luckily, the entire process is relatively easy, and all you'll need for the adjustment is just a socket wrench. If you've never performed self-maintenance on your Craftsman lawnmower before, then don't worry as we dissect this information for you in a step-by-step approach.
How to tighten a drive belt on a Craftsman riding lawnmower, step by step:
 - Step 1: Test the tension in your existing lawnmower drive belt
 - Step 2: Inspect the components on the mower such as the pulleys, belt, spring, and swingarm and check for any damage
 - Step 3: Pull back the clamp holding the cable and tighten it so that the spring attached to it is stretched
 - Step 4: Start the engine and engage the blade lever to check for the belt operation after adjustment
How to Tighten a Drive Belt on a Craftsman Riding Lawnmower, step by step 1
Drive belts are components that connect the engine's transmission shaft to the transaxle pulley and are responsible for the transmission of torque and power to the blades. It is situated underneath the mowing deck in case of riding lawnmowers. The belts usually wear out after continued use. Due to elongation in their tensile cords, drive belts have been known to become loose with time. Most often, the remedy is a replacement. However, in cases when elongation isn't much, you can always adjust the belt tension, and we are looking at that in this article.
The article covers all the steps needed to tighten the drive belt in case of your Craftsman lawnmower. Furthermore, we also provide a brief overview of some frequently asked questions regarding drive belts and lawnmowers. Stay tuned.
Troubleshooting and Adjusting the Drive Belt on a Craftsman Riding Lawnmower, step-by-step:
The steps that need to be followed for fixing the Craftsman lawnmower drive-belt are mentioned below:
- Step 1: Test current drive belt for operation:
Before we dig into it, we first need to see whether the current drive belt is worth tightening or not. Most Craftsman models have a blade engagement lever next to the steering wheel. After the cutting deck is lowered on the ground, the lever engages the blades to make contact with the grass and perform their function.
To see if your current drive belt is loose or not, start your engine and push your throttle lever to the highest. Next, engage the cutting blades by pushing the lever upwards. If you hear the blades' cutting sound right after you push the engagement lever, it indicates that the drive belt has the requisite tension in it and doesn't need any adjustment. However, if you notice that the blades aren't cutting the grass after the very instant you push the lever and give a whirring sound, it means that your drive belt is slipping, thus pointing out the need for adjustment or replacement.
- Step 2: Inspect the mower deck components:
As we've seen, the drive belt is slipping; we need to troubleshoot this for the components located on the mower deck. To do this, lower the deck as much as you can and pull back your blade engagement lever. Then, you need to inspect the following components:
Belt: Make sure that your drive belt is intact and doesn't appear damaged with chunks missing and cracks. If it seems damaged, then you should replace it right away.
Swingarm: The swingarm is a component on the deck where the springs are connected, and a pulley is mounted. The arm is pivoted at one end and free to rotate at the other end. Make sure that the arm is free to rotate. If it is not, drop some oil or a lubricant at the pivoted end, which might have been jammed.
After the above components are functioning correctly, push the lever again to engage the blades.
Spring: The cable that comes from the lever is connected to a spring. Touch the spring to see if it's completely stretched or loose. Also, touch your belt at the same time and notice if it appears loose. If it does, we shall move on towards the next step, adjusting the belt tension.
- Step 3: Tighten the belt by adjusting the cable:
After you've seen your belt loosened up, disengage the blade lever again. You would have noticed the wire that comes from the blade lever and is attached to the springs. On the deck, it is mounted on a bracket.
Loosen the bolts on the bracket is push it back in the direction away from the spring. You now feel that the spring is tightened up.
- Step 4: Test the belt for tension:
After the bracket has been pulled back, start your lawnmower engine at full throttle. Now, push the blade engagement lever upwards and immediately notice the cutting action of the blades. If the blades begin cutting without delay, it means that the belt tension is now optimal. However, If the belt still seems loose enough, it indicates that this method didn't add the required tension, and therefore you should think about replacing the belt.
Related Questions:
1. How to remove and replace the drive belt on a riding lawnmower?
In most cases, tightening the drive belt does not solve the problem, and you often need to replace it altogether with an identical one. The steps for doing that are listed below:
Step 1: Disconnect the spark plug
First, you should turn off the ignition switch and remove the key. Next, you need to pull the mower hood upwards and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Step 2: Disassemble the mower deck
Next, you need to disconnect the entire mower deck from the main body of the lawnmower.
– Step 2.1: Lower the mower deck
As a first step, lower the mower deck on the ground to the lowest position and disengage the blades.
– Step 2.2: Roll the belt off
Roll the belt off the engine pulley and release the belt keepers.
– Step 2.3: Detach the deck
Now, you need to remove all the linkages that connect the mower deck to the upper portion from both sides of the mower deck. To do this, remove the retaining pins and washer supports from the lift link, suspension arm, and rear end bracket on both the left and sides of the mower deck. The deck should now be detached completely.
Step 3: Pull out the old belt
– Step 3.1: Take a picture
Note the routing of the blade belt on the mower deck. We recommend taking a picture to record the layout.
– Step 3.2: Remove the old belt
You might see three pulleys on the deck, namely one idler pulley along with belt keepers and two mandrel pulleys. Remove the old drive belt from the three pulleys.
Step 4: Install the new belt
Loop the new drive belt around the mandrel pulleys and pass it around the idler pulley through the belt keeper. Push the deck back under the mower.
Step 5: Reconnect the mower deck
Reconnect all the removed links such as the lift links, suspension arms, and rear end bracket back onto the mower deck through the retaining pins and washers. Attach the belt back to the engine pulley.
With the mower deck assembled, reconnect the spark plug wire and insert the key in the switch. Start your mower and test the new belt for performance.
2. How long is the drive belt on a Craftsman riding lawnmower?
Drive belts are responsible for transferring power from the engine pulley to movable parts in the mower, such as the blades. Craftsman lawnmower models consist of primary and secondary drive belts. Both belts have a length ranging from 42-55 inches depending on the particular model.
3. Why does the belt keep slipping off the lawnmower?
The drive belt of your lawnmower may come off for various reasons. The exact reasons may depend on the design of your machine. However, some general reasons resulting in this problem are listed below:
– Damaged parts:
The drive belts and idler pulleys may affect the belt operation if they are not in working condition. Moreover, the swing arm should be able to rotate freely about its pivot. You need to check the mower deck's adjustment as well. For normal conditions, the deck's front is generally lower 1/8 to 1/4 inch than the back. A pitch greater than this may cause the belt to keep slipping off.
– Debris Buildup:
The buildup of dirt and dust between the pulley and bracket may also reduce the friction attaching the belt onto the pulley. Make sure that no soil, grass, or sticks are found along the drive belt. This condition is quite imminent under rough operating conditions and low maintenance.
4. What are the two significant forms of drive belts used?
Transmission belts in machine design may be of the V-type or synchronous design. V-belts have a wedge-shaped cross-section. Friction is the only force keeping the belt attached. On the other hand, synchronous belts have a notched profile along their inner circumference, much like gears. They are generally mounted on gears and pinions and are used in timing operations.
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Lawnmower belt maintenance may be one of the most frequently occurring instances, mainly if the mower hasn't been well maintained in the past. We recommend cleaning your lawnmower occasionally and adequately checking the mower deck working components to see if they are


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Oxygenise meanings in Urdu
Oxygenise meanings in Urdu is آکسیجن Oxygenise in Urdu. More meanings of oxygenise, it's definitions, example sentences, related words, idioms and quotations.
Please find 3 English and definitions related to the word Oxygenise.
- (verb) : impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen
- (verb) : dehydrogenate with oxygen
- (verb) : change (a compound) by increasing the proportion of the electronegative part; or change (an element or ion) from a lower to a higher positive valence: remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule)
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Meanings of the word Oxygenise in Urdu is آکسیجن - Oxygen. To understand how would you translate the word Oxygenise in Urdu, you can take help from words closely related to Oxygenise or it's Urdu translations. Some of these words can also be considered Oxygenise synonyms. In case you want even more details, you can also consider checking out all of the definitions of the word Oxygenise. If there is a match we also include idioms & quotations that either use this word or its translations in them or use any of the related words in English or Urdu translations. These idioms or quotations can also be taken as a literary example of how to use Oxygenise in a sentence. If you have trouble reading in Urdu we have also provided these meanings in Roman Urdu.
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What do you mean by oxygenise?
Meaning of oxygenise is آکسیجن - Oxygen
Whats the definition of oxygenise?
Definition of the oxygenise are
- impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen
- dehydrogenate with oxygen
- change (a compound) by increasing the proportion of the electronegative part; or change (an element or ion) from a lower to a higher positive valence: remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule)
What is the synonym of oxygenise?
Synonym of word oxygenise are oxygenator, oxygen, oxygenated, oxygenizable, oxygenation, oxygenous, oxygenase, oxygenates, convulsed, oxygenium
What are the idioms related to oxygenise?
Here are the idioms that are related to the word oxygenise.
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Lattice Engines announced commencement of a private beta for its Atlas Customer Data Platform (CDP). Lattice Atlas matches internal and Lattice Engines data sources, provides a single view of the customer, and supports a centralized audience platform for cross-channel creation and measurement. The formal launch is planned for the end of the year.
According to Lattice Engines, "Marketing organizations struggle to scale their Account-Based Marketing (ABM) programs because each application they deploy has its own data, segmentation, activation and measurement modules. This has led to a fractured buyer journey because banner ads, social ads, emails and sales calls communicate different messages, which creates confusion. Lattice Atlas solves this problem directly by integrating all the application data into a single place and providing the ability to manage this data, segment on it, and activate it through open APIs."
"A CDP connects existing systems to create a unified customer view that makes ABM possible. In a world that never stops changing, the power and flexibility of a CDP will help marketers deliver on the promise of ABM. The features you need in a Customer Data Platform (CDP) will depend on your business, existing systems, and intended use. There are a few key considerations when evaluating CDP solutions for executing ABM programs, including a unification of all data sources, segment creation, campaign execution and predictions."
- David Raab, founder of the CDP Institute
Lattice contends that ABM at scale requires a CDP supporting four key attributes:
- Unified Customer Data: After aggregating and consolidating customer data, a CDP must link identity, behavior, purchase history, and firmographics.
- AI-driven Audiences: The CDP must not only score accounts and contacts, but identify buying committees, assess buying stage, and recommend the next-best offer.
- Omnichannel Activation and Personalization: The CDP suggests highly personalized campaigns across relevant channels. The messaging must remain consistent across all of the channels.
- Enterprise Grade Governance: The CDP maintains data security and privacy while complying with relevant laws such as GDPR.
Lattice Atlas aggregates client data across platforms and appends it with data from the Lattice Data Cloud. First-party content is gathered from CRM, marketing automation, web visitor logs, transaction histories, product usage details, etc. The Lattice Data Cloud enriches the customer view with firmographics, intent data, and technographics. Lattice also maintains an ABM Identity Graph which organizes customer data by account, buying center, and contact.
"Lattice Atlas was a natural evolution of our platform," blogged VP of Products Chitrang Shah. "Since day 1, our approach has focused on being deeply integrated with each execution application and managing all data under one platform. Because of this we not only capture the largest amount of data, but also all that relevant metadata that describes it. Lattice Atlas is built on our understanding of these applications and their data to create the first CDP for enabling ABM at scale."
Audience creation tools predict conversion likelihood, purchase window, and likely spend. Atlas also supports next-best targets and next-best actions.
Lattice Atlas connectors support Marketo, Eloqua, Salesforce, and a set of REST APIs.
Other features include GDPR opt out for campaigns and all marketing communications, engagement thresholds to prevent marketing fatigue, and lead-to-account mapping.
The initial Atlas application will be Playmaker which offers prescriptive recommendations to sales teams. "Playmaker lets them quickly identify top products to sell across all audiences and programmatically deliver those recommendations to the sales teams," said Shah. "It also has built-in interactive dashboard to track the engagements (or lack of it) and its impact on the pipeline, enabling out-of-the-box visibility into play ROI measurements and the ways to improve it."
"The holy grail of B2B marketing is creating 1-to-1 experiences across the entire buyer's journey. This is why the B2B world is so interested in ABM these days. In order to craft personalized experiences at scale, our customers need a data foundation to better understand their target audiences, and an execution platform to engage those audiences in meaningful ways. With Lattice Atlas, we now enable companies to engage their buyers with 1-to-1 omnichannel experiences, making B2B marketing as personalized as B2C marketing," said Lattice Engines CEO Shashi Upadhyay.
Lattice has over 200 customers including PayPal, Adobe, Dell, and SunTrust Bank.


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Helen Steiner Rice's poem "When I Must Leave You" gives her loved ones instructions for living on after the speaker's death – to be happy and smile, to be useful and active instead of giving into loneliness, and to wait to be reunited in the afterlife. The poem is example of her inspirational occasional verse dealing with the death of a loved one.Continue Reading
Known as the poet laureate of inspirational verse, Helen Steiner Rice often wrote of deep religious faith, briefly alluded to in the phrase, "For a little while" in the second line of the poem. This dovetails with the closing lines of the poem, "And never, never / Be afraid to die, / For I am waiting for you in the sky!" – references to loved ones reunited after death in heaven.
Following in the tradition of Emily Dickinson and Christina Rossetti – author of such devotional poems as "When I Am Dead, My Dearest " and "Remember" – Rice's speaker hopes that her survivors don't mourn long, asking that they not "shed wild tears / And hug your sorrow to you / Through the years." Instead, the speaker asks for her sake that they "live on and do / All things the same," and on days when they're feeling lonely for her, stay busy and be productive to honor her life.Learn more about Poetry


How MongoDB balance your data?
migration_steps3We have already studied the chunk concept What is a MongoDB chunk? and also how MongoDB splits it when grows beyond the maximum size established by default Four steps to split a MongoDB chunk. At this post we are going to study the steps that MongoDB follows to balance our cluster.
The first thing we must know is that we choose the data to balance in our shards. So, we decide the collections to divide. You can read at this post Two steps to shard a MongoDB collection how to split a collection.
The balancing process does not disturb the normal cluster work, it is a background process. There is only one migration at a time, per cluster, in order to do not overload it. Therefore, only two shards will be working on (its primaries). If we do not change the by default chunk size, 64MB, this is the maximum amount of data that MongoDB will migrate at a time. This is a size so big so that there will not be too much migrations, and at the same time, it is little in order to do not overload our database.
Balancing round
Any of the mongos can begin a round balancing, but only can be an active one at a time. So, the mongos must check this through the locks collection at the configdb.
Only when the value equals 0 the mongos can begin the balancing round.
Is the cluster balanced?
The mongos checks the number of chunks per shard and decides whether the collection/collections is balanced. At this post What is a MongoDB chunk? I explain how MongoDB determines this. When the collection is not balanced the balancer will move the necessary chunks to get it. When the migration has been finished the mongos will update the locks collection and the round balancer will be finished.
Does the chunk need to be split?
Ok, the collection is not well balanced. The mongos will choose a chunk to move it to another shard. How MongoDB chooses this chunk is studied at this post What is a MongoDB chunk?
Before moving the chunk the mongos asks the shard which owns it (shard FROM) if this is too big and must be split.
The balancing begins
The mongos orders to the shard FROM that begins the transfer, but before beginning this shard makes sure that it is not removing data from a chunk previously migrated.
Please, read this chunk
The shard FROM asks shard TO (shard chunk destination) to read the chosen chunk to been migrated.
The transfer begins
The chunk belongs to shard FROM until the transfer will be finished. Until then, there can be write operations on this chunk that must also be transferred to shard TO.
The transfer ends
The FROM TO (Alex, thanks for your input) shard updates the chunk migration at the config servers.
The transferred data is deleted
The shard FROM begins to delete the data that has been moved.
The cache is refreshed
The mongos refreshes its cache. The remaining mongos will look for this data at the shard FROM and will get an STALE CONFIG EXCEPTION. This will cause them to read the metadata at the config servers for refreshing its cache. The clients will not realize it.
I wish that this post helps you to understand how MongoDB chooses the chunks to move between shards and the steps it follows for balancing the cluster. Please, if you read something wrong or something is omitted do not hesitate to use the comments. We will learn each other.
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BlueFolder has built-in support for tracking equipment owned by your customers. You can customize the fields that are part of equipment records.
Customizable Built-In Fields
The following fields can be customized:
- Equipment Type - A list field that is used to categorize equipment by type.
- External Id - A text field that can be used to assign an Id that references external data.
You can add unlimited custom fields to equipment records.
Custom Field Data Types
- Text - a general purpose data field that accepts any type of data (letters, numbers, special characters, etc).
- List - a value-list field that allows you to specify a list of values from which users must pick.
- Data - a date field that generates a date picker control for users to pick from.
- Number - a data field that only accepts valid numeric values.
- Yes/No - a data field that generates a checkbox control on the screen. Used for true/false values.


text: Did you know that cold, almost frozen water causes fish to hibernate? During the cold months of the year when water temperatures drop to 40 degrees or less, fish stop eating as much food and their growth slows down. The cold water acts like an appetite suppressant for fish. That is also one of the main reasons why bait fishing is not very successful in winter months. That is something I learned while working at the fish hatchery.


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Frederick Douglass Plantation: Archaeology unveiled
COLLEGE PARK, Md. The first exhibition to display the many archaeological finds at Frederick Douglass' childhood plantation— where he first realized that he was a slave—opened recently at the Academy Art Museum located at 106 South Street in Easton, Maryland. The exhibition is co-curated by University of Maryland archaeologists.
"Joint Heritage at Wye House" represents eight years of excavations conducted by the University of Maryland team and highlights evidence recovered from slave quarters and the Green House at one of the largest and well-documented plantations in Maryland. The major interpretive exhibition includes the rarely seen historic ledger of the plantation's rosters of slaves. It runs through October 13, 2013.
"At a time when racial tensions continue to divide, our archaeology shows that American culture is an indivisible amalgam of African and European influences," says University of Maryland archaeologist Mark P. Leone, who has led the Wye Plantation excavation. "From culinary tastes to horticulture to religion, African traditions blended with the European to shape a distinctly American culture."
The excavation uncovered evidence of life on the thriving agricultural plantation. Hundreds of slaves toiled there, along with hired labor and family members. Artifacts include house wares, food remnants, and traces of pollen from the herbs, medicines, flowers and fruit grown in the historic "Orangery," as it was later called, an 18th century feature on estates and plantations.
"We have gone to great lengths to provide a wealth of historic context to make plantation life as vivid and accessible as possible," says Academy Art Museum Curator Anke Van Wagenberg. "Our display includes books, recipes, maps, artwork. Most remarkably, we can document the generations of slaves who worked there."
The Maryland Historical Society lent the Museum the rarely seen handwritten slave ledgers, including hundreds of complete names. The exhibit includes a searchable database.
"This holds intense interest for many who live in the area— descendants of Wye slaves," says Leone. "Understanding history is a matter of pride."
Dating to 1785, the Wye Orangery may be the oldest surviving structure of its type in the United States. A significant part of the excavation has been devoted to the building. By analyzing surviving bits of pollen unearthed there, Leone's UMD colleague Elizabeth F. Pruitt was able to catalogue the arrangement and identity of species originally grown there.
"We identified more than 100 plants that grew there," Pruitt says. "It provided medicinal herbs, leafy plants, exotic fruits and array of flowers. This was a central feature of the plantation combining beauty and practicality."
The Wye Plantation has remained in the same family for 12 generations, dating back to 1659. The owners, the Tilghman family, gave Leone access and helped fund his research, as well as the exhibition.
"Joint Heritage at Wye House" is made possible by the generous support of Richard and Beverly Tilghman, the University of Maryland, College Park and the Frederick Douglass Honor Society. A


Does white wine have sulfites?
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Riesling label contains sulfites
Even white wine has sulfites
Unless the wine was treated with hydrogen peroxide (and thus ruined), the quick answer is yes.
All wines have sulfite in them. In fact, white wine usually has more sulfites than red wine. Sulfites are created naturally during the fermentation process. After a wine has fermented it usually contains somewhere between 2 and 10 parts per million (ppm).
White wines are typically sweeter than red wines. To stop the wine from fermenting the residual sugars, potassium metabisulfite is added to the wine to halt the fermentation. This is why white wines typically have more sulfites than red wines
Most wines have additional sulfite added to protect the wine. It doesn't matter which country the wine is from, almost all wines have sulfites around 80 ppm. Only the United States and Australia are required to note that sulfites were added.
Here's a bottle of Asti, and yes it contains sulfites
Wine is a food product, and without sulfites wine would not last long. Organic wines without sulfite added have this problem, and do not last long on the shelves. Sulfites act as a preservative to protect the wine from molds, oxidation, and spoiling.
There is no scientific link between sulfites and headaches, although many blame sulfites to cause red wine headaches (RWH).
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Collaborative Knowledge Building (CKB) is a process involved in groups of participant to collect knowledge, communicate knowledge, share knowledge, and create knowledge together. While Web2.0 is characterized by being user-centered, two-ways communication and creating knowledge together in social network formation, thus Web2.0 concepts seems to be an ideal fit with CKB. However, how to integrate the undoubted significant factors into the CKB process is a question in Web2.0 era. According to analyzing the outline of CKB and characters of Web2.0, this paper integrates Web2.0 into CKB, and presents a new CKB model. Finally, the paper takes application example of Personal Knowledge Building platform and Collaborative Knowledge Building platform to show Web2.0 is beneficial to realize a more feasible CKB model, which is illustrated how to use Web2.0 tools in the CKB process.


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Many man-made and natural phenomena, including the intensity of earthquakes, population of cities and size of international wars, are believed to follow power-law distributions. The accurate identification of power-law patterns has significant consequences for correctly understanding and modeling complex systems. However, statistical evidence for or against the power-law hypothesis is complicated by large fluctuations in the empirical distribution's tail, and these are worsened when information is lost from binning the data. We adapt the statistically principled framework for testing the power-law hypothesis, developed by Clauset, Shalizi and Newman, to the case of binned data. This approach includes maximum-likelihood fitting, a hypothesis test based on the Kolmogorov--Smirnov goodness-of-fit statistic and likelihood ratio tests for comparing against alternative explanations. We evaluate the effectiveness of these methods on synthetic binned data with known structure, quantify the loss of statistical power due to binning, and apply the methods to twelve real-world binned data sets with heavy-tailed patterns.
Power-law distributions in binned empirical data
Yogesh Virkar, Aaron Clauset


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LEGOLAND Windsor is part of the Merlin Entertainments Group. Opened in 1996, the park extends over 150 acres and is one of four LEGOLAND parks in the world. LEGOLAND Windsor contains over 50 interactive rides, shows and attractions, 11
restaurants and cafes and 7 shops
The requirement was for the supply of both hardware and software for the LEGOLAND theme park in Windsor. LEGOLAND Windsor needed a facility whereby they would be able to monitor the energy used by each isolated ride. As a result, there was a requirement for the installation of data loggers across the park and a system to analyse the collected data.
LEGOLAND Windsor required a system whereby they would be able to:
- Monitor electrical energy data automatically, via an AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) system, which would be capable of expansion
- Analyse energy consumption and observe peak demand
- Create exception reports whereby they would be automatically notified should anomalies arise in the energy data, in turn allowing them to act accordingly
eSight Energy and Enercom worked together to provide the complete solution for LEGOLAND Windsor. A site survey was undertaken to determine the specific requirements across site and a qualified professional assessment was presented to LEGOLAND Windsor along with a fixed price for the programme of works.
Following this Enercom loggers were installed across the site, to supply LEGOLAND Windsor with a thorough breakdown of their energy data.
This half hourly data was then imported back into eSight Energy's energy suite eSight, allowing LEGOLAND Windsor to:
- Examine peak consumption rates and times
- Optimise performance by making energy saving changes and in turn schedule alarms when energy data breached these levels
- Construct and issue energy reports automatically across site


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Nonlinear Vibration of Laminated Plates Using a Refined Shear Flexible Finite Element
A finite element model based on a higher order shear deformation theory is developed to study the large amplitude-free vibration of laminated composite plates. The large deformation is accounted for by using von Karman strain-displacement relations. The higher order theory accounts for the parabolic variation of transverse shear strains through the thickness of the laminate. A CÂ° nine noded isoparametric element with seven degrees of freedom at each node is implemented. The direct iteration method is used to solve the nonlinear equations which are evaluated at the point of reversal of motion. A wide variety of case studies are performed to examine the nonlinear vibration characteristics of laminated plates.
R. Tenneti and K. Chandrashekhara, "Nonlinear Vibration of Laminated Plates Using a Refined Shear Flexible Finite Element," Advanced Composite Materials, Taylor & Francis, Jan 1994.
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Laminated Plate; Nonlinear Vibration; Higher Order Theory; Finite Element Model; Large Amplitude
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Vulnerable Art: Historic Iron Fences at Mount Auburn Cemetery
In the early years at Mount Auburn Cemetery many proprietors chose to enclose their lots with iron fences. By the 1860's, 1700 iron fences dotted the cemetery. People called the look, "crazy quilt." Iron fence art was short lived. By 1871 a movement to remove them began. Today only a treasured few remain and the Cemetery is committed to preserving them. In this walk with Volunteer Docent Rosemarie Smurzynski you will visit these fences, learn a vocabulary for this art, and discover what makes these remaining fences significant.
Funding for programs has been provided in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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Pronunciation: fræn-jê-bêl • Hear it!
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Breakable, capable of being broken.
Notes: Frangible objects are breakable though not necessarily fragile, which implies delicacy and fineness. The difference between breakable and frangible is one of context: ordinary things tend to be breakable (breakable toys) while museum pieces tend to be frangible. The noun for this word is frangibility. Anything that is unbreakable is infrangible.
In Play: It always helps in avoiding chores to impress your parents with your vocabulary. Try this sometime: "Dad, I said I'd clean the garage if I had time Saturday; I didn't sign an infrangible contract." I would have happily cleaned the garage in exchange for knowing that my teenage son had mastered infrangible. However, today's Good Word is not just for joking; it can be used sternly, too: "Lionel, be careful; that vase is sturdy but still quite frangible."
Word History: Today's Good Word first appeared in 1391, a borrowing from Latin frangibilis "breakable" from frangere "to break". The root of this word is a piece of PIE: bhre(n)g- "break" with our old friend, the Fickle N, which comes and goes as it pleases. It doesn't show up in English break or Lithuanian brasketi "crash, crack". Fickle N came and went in Latin, for the past participle of frangere is fractus, the origin of English fraction. (Initial PIE [bh] became [f] in Latin; compare English burn with Latin borrowing furnace.) Sassafras, a plant whose root provides the flavor of root beer, comes from the same root (word root, that is). Sassafras is a reduction of Latin saxifragus "rock-breaking", a name it earned from its ability to grow in the cracks of rocks. (Rather than break our tradition of recognizing those who suggest our Good Words, let's thank Chris Berry for sending in this one.)


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- 1. siphon, syphon, tube, tubing
- usage: a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
- 2. siphon, syphon, organ
- usage: a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University.
- 1. siphon, syphon, siphon off, draw, take out
- usage: convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
- 2. siphon, put, set, place, pose, position, lay
- usage: move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action; "siphon gas into the tank"
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HyperCube™ (Hyperspectral CubeSat Mission - 3D Wind Measurement)
Accurate wind measurement information has been identified as a top priority to improving weather forecasting models. Harris provides HyperCube, a cost-effective solution. HyperCube is a spaceborne three-dimensional sounding instrument designed to measure the speed, direction, and elevation of wind in Earth's atmosphere. A Fourier Transform Spectrometer, the HyperCube 6U CubeSat is much smaller and less expensive than conventional systems, and offers a more expedient implementation alternative to complex LiDAR wind measurement programs. 1)
Enabled by the sounding technology of Harris, HyperCube provides hundreds of hyperspectral bands for the best instrument resolution in the small satellite market. It delivers more vertical layers of wind vector data at fine spatial resolution, resulting in more accurate data than other available solutions.
Data accuracy is maintained using an onboard calibration target capable of precise, absolute calibration. HyperCube™ also offers collection time flexibility, allowing for more mission coverage than alternative technologies.
The design of HyperCube improves upon the highly successful CrIS (Cross-track Infrared Sounder) aboard the Suomi NPP satellite. The CrIS, also a Fourier transform spectrometer, has been providing more accurate atmospheric temperature, pressure, and moisture observations since 2011. Harris packages this proven technology in a smaller, lower mass solution, called the HyperCube CubeSat.
The smallsats are developed in connection with the SDL/USU (Space Dynamics Lab of Utah State University), who provides the spacecraft for the HyperCube mission.
The HyperCube mission and operational concept: 2)
HyperCube is a constellation of 6U CubeSats equipped with MWIR (Mid-Wave Infrared) hyperspectral instruments. The instruments measure three-dimensional (3D) distributions of atmospheric water vapor, and by measuring the same region of the atmosphere at different times, they are able to infer wind velocities at multiple vertical locations in the atmosphere (i.e., 3D wind measurements).
An operational CubeSat constellation would consist of 12 satellites, grouped into four "triplets" of satellites that have identical ground tracks but separated by about 15 minutes. The swath width allows for full global 3D wind measurements every 6 hours. This allows frequent wind data ingestion into numerical weather forecast models.
The HyperCube satellite consists of two major sections; the instrument section and the spacecraft section. The instrument contains an FTS (Fourier Transform Spectrometer)-based hyperspectral sounder, and its design utilizes heritage components from prior Harris hyperspectral instruments. The instrument includes an FTS interferometer, a cross-track step-stare scanner, a compact aft-optics telescope, a two-dimensional (2D) infrared FPA (Focal Plane Array), and an internal calibration target.
The step-stare scanner performs cross-track step-stares, each with a fixed stare time. Earth radiance passes through the scanner and feeds a corner-cube Michelson interferometer. The interferometer performs an OPD (Optical Path Difference) sweep and creates a double-sided interferogram in each sweep. Simple focusing optics behind the interferometer place the optical beam onto a 2D FPA. The FPA is cooled to cryogenic temperatures using a two-stage passive cooler, similar to the cooler used by the Harris HIRS (High-resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder) instrument, with some new, innovative advancements to fit in the compact CubeSat geometry.
The mass of the full satellite is 12.2 kg, while the overall volume is 11.6 x 24 x 36.6 cm (6U). The instrument section requires 11 W of the total 21 W power distribution.
Figure 1: Observation concept of the future HyperCube constellation (image credit: Harris)
HyperCube flight demonstration mission:
Harris is developing a flight demonstration version of a HyperCube satellite that could be flown as early as 2019. During the flight demonstration, HyperCube will collect different types of data to demonstrate different types of missions. MWIR spectra, with high spatial and spectral resolution, will be collected providing moisture profiles at various altitudes in the atmosphere. Retrievals will be compared with those of CrIS (Cross-track Infrared Sounder) on Suomi NPP, AIRS (Atmospheric Infrared Sounder) on Aqua, and IASI (Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer) flown on MetOp. On subsequent passes of the CubeSat over the polar regions, polar winds are extracted from two 3D moisture data cubes. Simultaneous nadir overpasses with CrIS and IASI are used to demonstrate calibration accuracy. An alternate collection method will allow trace atmospheric gases to be detected.
Figure 2: HyperCube flight demonstration satellite design (right view), image credit: Harris
Figure 3: HyperCube flight demonstration satellite design (left view), image credit: Harris
Flight demonstration instrument details: Photographs of the key HyperCube instrument components are shown in Figures 4 and 5. Figure 3 shows the main optomechanical portion of the instrument, which includes the cross-track step-stare scanner, internal calibration target, cornercube interferometer, and aft optics. Figure 5 shows the FPA used in the flight demonstration. It is a 6 x 6 MWIR FPA with a 9.5 µm cutoff.
Figure 4: Main optomechanical portion of the HyperCube instrument (image credit: Harris)
Figure 5: FPA used in the HyperCube instrument (image credit: Harris)
Instrument environmental test program: Near-term goals of the flight demonstration program were to demonstrate the maturity of the HyperCube instrument technology and confirm that it is ready for launch. These have now been achieved.
The HyperCube instrument has undergone a complete space environmental test program. This included an initial TVAC (Thermal-Vacuum) test to establish baseline instrument performance and show vacuum operation, a vibration test to prove that the instrument was capable of surviving typical launch conditions, and a post-vibration TVAC to verify that the instrument was functional after vibration and that its performance had not been degraded by the vibration exposure. Figure 5 shows the instrument in TVAC. The instrument is shown attached to a fixture that serves both as the cooler for the detectors and as the vibration test fixture. No significant issues were observed during the vibration test. Figure 7 is a photograph of the instrument while in vibration test.
Figure 6: HyperCube instrument during TVAC testing (image credit: Harris)
Figure 7: HyperCube instrument during vibration testing (image credit: Harris)
The noise equivalent spectral radiance (NEdN) performance of the HyperCube instrument was recorded in TVAC before and after vibration testing. Data collected during TVAC were consistent with NEdN simulations, and no changes were noted due to environmental exposure.
Since the HyperCube instrument has now been successfully exposed to a relevant space environment, it is now considered to be at TRL6 (Technology Readiness Level 6). Harris is currently in the process of completing the build of the remainder of the HyperCube satellite, with the goal of having it ready for launch in 2019.
1) "HyperCubeTM3D Wind Measurement," Harris Corporation, 2017, URL: _URL_
2) Ronald Glumb, Michael Lapsley, Peter Mantica, Anna Glumb, "TRL6 Testing of Hyperspectral Fourier Transform Spectrometer Instrument for CubeSat Applications," Proceedings of the 31st Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites, Logan UT, USA, Aug. 5-10, 2017, paper: SSC17-VI-08,URL: _URL_
The information compiled and edited in this article was provided by Herbert J. Kramer from his documentation of: "Observation of the Earth and Its Environment: Survey of Missions and Sensors" (Springer Verlag) as well as many other sources after the publication of the 4th edition in 2002. - Comments and corrections to this article are always welcome for further updates (_EMAIL_).


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Noun: morals mor-ulz [N. Amer], mó-rulz [Brit]
 1. Motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
 - ethical motive, ethics, morality
Noun: moral mor-ul [N. Amer], mó-rul [Brit]
 1. The significance of a story or event
 "the moral of the story is to love thy neighbour";
 - lesson
Type of: import, meaning, motivation, motive, need, significance, signification
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||Converting CAD Drawings to Product Models
||The fundamental aim of this study is to examine whether it is possible to automatically convert vector-based drawings to product models. The reason for doing this is that the new object-based systems cannot make use of the information stored in CAD drawings, which limits the usability of these systems. Converting paper drawings to vector-format is used today and provides recognition of lines and text, but does not interpret what the shapes represent. A language for describing the geometrical representations that could be processed directly into a recognition program for building elements is missing. It is easier to describe how to recognize a line as a series of dots in a raster image, than it is to describe how a complex symbol of a building element looks like. The approach in this research work has been to test different shape recognition algorithms. The proposed method can be divided into four processes: grouping of geometrical primitives, classifying these groups, interpreting the content and analyzing the relationships between the groups. The algorithms developed here are based on research within related domains, such as pattern recognition and artificial intelligence. The algorithms have been developed in a prototype implementation and were tested with three layer-structured drawings used in practice. The results of the tests show that there are no crucial obstacles to recognizing a large part of the symbols of building elements in a CAD drawing. The requirement is that the recognition system is able to differentiate one from another and be tolerant of errors and variations in the shapes.
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Noack, Robert (2001).
Converting CAD Drawings to Product Models. Royal institute of Technology, Department of Construction Management and Economics,Licentiate thesis, Stockholm, Sweden,


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Will Vankalai Village be protected from the sea erosion in Mannar?
People express grief that Sea erosion is gobbling up land in the Village of Vankalai in the Mannar-Nanattan Pradeshiya sabai area.
Vankalai is a village with marine resources in Mannar District and engage in fishing livelihood.
Even for small high tide the sea waters invade the village, say the affected villagers.
Due to continuous sea erosion for the last 27 years, nearly 2 Kms of land had submerged, say the people. As a result of long time requests by the people 3 buffer walls were constructed some years back. Nevertheless the sea had eaten up to the buffer walls, the people say.
However, as the said buffer walls are also sinking due to sea erosion, the village people are requesting that while old buffer walls are renovated, several new walls should be constructed.
Particularly, the anti-sea erosion buffer wall in existence now is found up to only a short distance. There is a need to construct several additional buffer walls, said the affected people.
Although they had approached several factions including related officers and politicians, requesting to build the buffer wall, no constructive action had been taken by them, said the sorrowed people.
In the area where three buffer walls are built earlier considerable amount of land is safeguarded from sea erosion but in area where no wall is available the sea is advancing in claiming land areas, they say.
While saying that if the lethargy shown by the concerned officials in attending to the several years long requests by the people continued, they said that, further land will be submerged by the sea. They call for constructive action regarding the buffer walls.
Hence they request the Officials and politicians concerned to pay attention to this matter and take action with speed to protect the village from sea erosion.


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This is a follow-up question to What differentiates great music from good? I'm referring to singers who have some minimum standard here - those who can hit the notes, etc.
Given two singers in a singing competition, what makes one singer win the competition over the other? For example, here's Idina Menzel and Lea Salonga singing "Defying Gravity". Can we objectively say one singer is better than the other? If so, how? If not, what's the point of singing competitions?
Richard's answer to the linked question makes sense for composers, but it doesn't seem to apply to singers. For example presumably Idina Menzel and Lea Salonga don't influence each other. They might influence fans who try to imitate them, but not each other. Innovation doesn't seem to work either, since they are both faced with the same music. A composer could write a innovative piece of music, but a singer presumably can't innovate on the song someone else has written without changing it.


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If you find yourself face-to-udder with a cow and are having a hard time getting milk from your bovine, it's because milking a cow is not as easy as it looks, especially if using a milking machine. And if the cow is cranky, it can be downright dangerous. Start with step 1 to learn how to milk a cow properly and safely.[[Category
Method 1 of 2: By Hand
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 Make sure the cow has a halter and is tied to a sturdy post or held in a stanchion.
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 Clean the teats with soapy water or iodine. (Warm water may help coax or "bring down" the milk.) Dry the teats, but don't rub or irritate them.
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 Place a bucket underneath the udder. Better yet, hold it between your legs. It takes practice, but this can be done easily and comfortably. This position reduces the chance of the cow kicking over the pail of milk.
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 Sit or squat in a position that will allow you to move away quickly if the cow becomes uncooperative. Sitting cross-legged on the ground, for example, is not safe. (See Warnings below.) An ordinary milk stool can be fabricated with two 2x4's cut and nailed to form a "T" - cut to fit your behind and make sure it is low enough to afford comfortable access to the cow's teats.
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 Apply a lubricant such as Vaseline to your hands to minimize friction.
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 Wrap your warm hands around two of the four teats. Choose diagonal teats (front left and rear right, for example). Or, try the front teats first, then the back pair.
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 Squeeze the base of the teat, after gently clamping each teat between your extended thumb and first finger, so that the teat fills your palm as you squeeze down.
 8. 8
 Squeeze down to push out the milk, maintaining your grip on the base of the teat so that the milk doesn't flow back up into the udder. Do not jerk or yank the teats. This motion is performed by sequentially squeezing your fingers from the middle to the pinky to force the milk out. Be gentle yet firm. Keep your eyes peeled for mastitis (see Tips).
 9. 9
 Repeat with your other hand. Most people prefer to alternate (right hand, left hand, right hand, etc.) The downward squeezing motions takes less effort doing it in alternate steps than all at the same time.
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 Continue until the quarter that you're milking looks deflated. Experienced farmers can feel the udder to know exactly when all the milk has come down. Often even looking at the quarter just milked can tell you if it's been emptied enough or not.
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 Move on to milk the other two teats. If you use the diagonal method, switching sides is not necessary.
Method 2 of 2: By Machine
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 Secure the cow in position as outlined above.
 2. 2
 Clean the teats as outlined above.
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 Turn on the milking machine and allow it to build pressure.
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 Hand-milk each teat a few times to let down the milk and check for mastitis (see Tips).
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 Release the pressure so that suction begins.
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 Place each suction device on each teat. This must be done quickly before the machine loses its pressure.
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 Wait until the machine draws all of the milk out of the udder, which will become flaccid as described above.
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 Remove the suction devices from the teats.
 - Many modern milking machines do not require the milker to manually remove the suction cups. Once one quarter has been milked dry, they automatically fall off, one by one.
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 Empty the milk into a pail or similar container.
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 Clean the machine. This prevents milk that dries from building up in the machine.
This video demonstrates the hand milk technique.
 - Always approach the cow slowly. Speak in a low voice and gently pat her side so that she knows where you are. Don't make any sudden movements. The idea is to let her know where you are. If you surprise her, she may panic and kick you or step on you.
 - Some cows lift their back leg and kick over the bucket or knock off the suction devices. Keep the handle positioned so you can grab the bucket should she decide to kick the bucket.
 - When milking by hand, be sure to remember that there is no pulling and tugging on teats you see on TV. Just squeeze gently.
 - Cracked teats irritate cows - treat with Bag Balm (lanolin.)
 - Some cows only stand still if they're given grain or hay to munch on while you go about your business. If your cow is demanding, keep an eye on her food. Be ready to replenish it, or else she'll let you know she wants more by becoming restless and difficult to work with.
 - If you're milking by hand and haven't experienced doing it on a daily basis, your hands will get tired. A single cow can generate 10 gallons (37.9 L) in one sitting. You can take a break but you run the risk of the cow getting impatient and fidgety (not good.)
 - Some people prefer to use udder cream on their hands as they milk.
 - Tying the cow's tail to her leg will prevent her from swishing you with it. Tail hair does not tie well, and it will come loose after a few minutes.
 - The stream of milk that squirts out should be solid. If it's split, as if there's an obstruction in the milk duct, the cow might have mastitis, which will need to be treated. If mastitis is suspected, shoot the first few streams into a fine strainer and look for clumps. If there are clumps, seek appropriate treatment. The clumps can look like giant globs of snot.
 - If you have an ornery cow, she's smarter than you and will delight in taunting and frustrating you. Keep your cool and outsmart her.
 - Kids can practice by "milking" a latex glove filled tightly with water and tied in a knot at the opening. Make tiny holes with a needle at the fingers.
 - If the cow is kicking, try putting your weight into the soft spot on the cow immediately in front of their rear legs. As they cannot bring their leg forward, they cannot kick.
 - If this doesn't work, consider hobbling her or putting a Kow-No-Kick device (or a product with a similar name) on her to teach and prevent her from kicking during milking.
 - Cows kick and they kick hard. They can knock your teeth out and give you a concussion. Be sure you're milking a nice, gentle and well-trained cow, or have experienced supervision.
 - Be careful not to trip over the milking machine's tubes or wires.
 - You may also get smacked in the face (sometimes the eye) by her tail. This is not harmful, but it can be annoying. If this happens, be sure to wash your face and eyes--there's a good chance there's manure and bacteria on the tail.
 - Watch your feet. A cow often weighs over 1,000 lbs. If she steps on your foot, those 1,000 lbs will hurt quite a bit!
 - Cows can kick with a limited sideways motion, as well as directly behind them.
 - Just because the cow's getting milked doesn't mean she has good manners. Don't be surprised if she drops a "cow pie" in the middle of her milking. Some cows will urinate, as well - watch her back - if it arches, grab the bucket and move back.
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Español: ordeñar una vaca, Deutsch: Eine Kuh melken, Italiano: Mungere una Mucca, Português: Ordenhar uma Vaca, Français: traire une vache, Русский: доить корову, 中文: 挤牛奶, Bahasa Indonesia: Memerah Sapi
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Rearrangement of methyl isonitrile to acetonitrile has activation energy of 25.0 kJ/mol and a rate constant of 8.1*10^-4s-1 @ 80 Celsius. what is the value of the rate constant @ 255.0 celsius?
The Arrhenius Equation
ln(k1/k2) = (E/R)[(1/T2) - (1/T1)]
T1 = 80 oC = 80+273 =...
Calculation and answer are based on the Arrhenius Equation.


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SCOTUS Narrows Scope of TCPA to Only Systems that Use Random Number Generators
In a long-awaited decision, on April 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States released its opinion in Facebook v. Duguid et al., and unanimously adopted a narrow interpretation of the term "automatic telephone dialing system" or ATDS under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA"). Hundreds of TCPA class action complaints are filed every year against defendants in all industries leveraging text message or calling consumers. One of the central legal questions addressed in these litigations is whether the text messaging systems used to contact consumers are ATDS such that TCPA liability can stand. Specifically, if these databases are used to store, but not generate, numbers, can they constitute an ATDS? The Supreme Court's opinion answers this question in the negative, and provides necessary clarity to the ATDS definition, and its narrow holding is expected to benefit TCPA defendants nationwide.
The Allegations in Facebook v. Duguid et al.
In Duguid, Plaintiff Noah Duguid alleges he received several text messages from Facebook alerting him that someone had attempted to access a Facebook account associated with his number from an unknown browser. Duguid alleged that he did not have a Facebook account and never provided Facebook his telephone number. As a result, Duguid asserted that Facebook violated the TCPA by maintaining a database that stored phone numbers and programing its equipment to send out automated text messages to those numbers each time the associated account was accessed by an unrecognized device or web browser.
Facebook argued that the database in which it stored telephone numbers was not an ATDS such that TCPA liability could be established, and the Supreme Court agreed. As defined by the TCPA, an "automatic telephone dialing system" is a piece of equipment with the capacity both "to store or produce telephone numbers to be called, using a random or sequential number generator," and to dial those numbers. Based on Duguid's allegations, at issue was whether that definition encompassed equipment that can "store" and dial telephone numbers, even if the device does not "us[e] a random or sequential number generator." The Supreme Court of the United States held that because Facebook's database system did not involve a random or sequential number generator but simply stored numbers, the text messages sent from the system did not violate the TCPA.
What Now?
The Supreme Court's holding has the potential to greatly limit the number and scope of putative TCPA class actions in the future as it eliminates from the definition of ATDS those systems which do not use a random or sequential number generator, but simply store numbers.
Despite this added clarity, TCPA litigation remains complex. Being proactive and building robust and scalable policies into the foundation of your organization will help mitigate legal risk. The Beckage TCPA team has handled numerous class actions litigations in this space and can help your business navigate this complex area of the law.
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Use multiple Ledger devices
The Ledger Live application can be used with multiple Ledger devices. You can either use multiple devices yourself or share a computer with multiple people each owning a device(s).
Add accounts from multiple devices
A Ledger device gives access to the crypto asset accounts associated with the 24-word recovery phrase it was configured with.
Devices with different recovery phrases
If you have set up multiple devices with different recovery phrases, each device controls a different set of accounts. In that case, follow these tips:
 - First, add the accounts linked to the first device, and repeat for your other device(s).
 - Name the accounts such as to know which device it belongs to, assuming that you've labeled the devices.
 - Always connect the device that controls the selected account when sending or receiving
Devices with the same recovery phrase
If you've set up one device and restored the same recovery phrase on another, both devices control the same accounts. In that case, both hardware wallets can be used interchangeably with Ledger Live. You can freely add accounts, as well as verify and sign transactions with either of the two devices.
Share a computer with multiple people
To share a computer with multiple owners of a Ledger device:
 - Add a user account in your operating system for each person.
 - Log in to your personal user account to use Ledger Live with your hardware wallet(s).
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Tamra or Tamera. I always thought Mara would be a good nickname.
-- pksteph 3/31/2011
Spelled "Tamora," she is the villainous Queen of the Goths in Shakespeare's tragedy, "Titus Andronicus."
-- mothwing 6/27/2011
Also a popular Ukrainian name. [noted -ed]
-- Lesia 2/22/2012
The name Tamara was given to 201 baby girls born in the US in 2012.
-- Oohvintage 7/17/2013
"Tam-ruh" is the most common (and, in my opinion, the proper) pronunciation of this name in North America. Why isn't that pronunciation listed?
Tamara's my aunt's name, and that's how she pronounces it. I've never met a Tamara who pronounced it any other way.
-- harry_sent_me 8/13/2013
A classy, beautiful name. :-)
-- justsomegirl 4/7/2014
Tamara does not mean'spice' but 'tin', in Sanskrit.
There is another word, Tāmara (long a), listed in the Monier-Williams dictionary as meaning 'water' or 'ghee', but it is from a very in-credible source (it only shows up on one document which collects rare or unusual words).
However, Tāmara (again, long a) is also a word in the Dravidian languages of South Indian, where it has the more poetic meaning of 'lotus'.
-- skolaidhe 1/21/2015
I once had a classmate named Tamara, who pronounced it "tuh-MARE-uh." I feel so sorry for her, because our substitute teachers never pronounced her name correctly! Most substitute teachers thought it was "TAM-er-uh," though one teacher thought it was "tuh-MAR-uh." The teacher would always say Tamara incorrectly, and then the entire class would say, "tuh-MARE-uh!" It seemed hilarious at the time.
-- Anonymous User 2/2/2015
I've known lots of Tamara's. It reminds me of "tomato".
-- Espy 4/14/2015
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Plants that Come From Unusual Seeds (12 pictures)
Most plants grow from seeds. This is why the seeds are so important.
There is many seedbanks worldwide. They stores seeds as a source for planting in case seed reserves elsewhere are destroyed. It is a type ofgene bank. The seeds stored may be food crops, or those of rare species to protect biodiversity. The reasons for storing seeds may be varied. In the case of food crops, many useful plants that were developed over centuries are now no longer used for commercial agricultural production and are becoming rare. Storing seeds also guards against catastrophic events like natural disasters, outbreaks of disease, or war. Unlike seed libraries or seed swaps that encourage frequent reuse and sharing of seeds, seedbanks are not typically open to the public. [via]
Some seeds are well know but some look amazing and unusual. In out opinion the Sequoia is the most impressive of all. Such a tiny seed and yet it turns into such a huge tree.


Up your bilingual recruiting game
How credit unions can recruit bilingual talent
Many credit unions are actively recruiting bilingual talent at all levels (from tellers all the way to the executive suite!) to better serve their linguistically diverse members. However, they are facing the same problem that other organizations face: that hiring and recruiting bilingual talent is challenging. By taking the following steps, your credit union will be able to save time, effort, and money, all while ensuring the most qualified bilingual talent serves your members and effectively communicates your credit union's value to the community.
Step One: Revise Your Bilingual Talent Strategy
Some credit unions think they can just hire a couple of Spanish speaking tellers and they are good. Understanding the language needs of your members and of your community (if you want to grow) is crucial. Do a comprehensive analysis to the commonly spoken languages in your area. While many areas have large Spanish speaking populations, don't just assume Spanish is the only language of your community. Try to figure out or estimate how many members or potential members have limited English proficiency and develop a plan to hire enough bilingual talent to serve them. For example, if 25% of your members speak primarily Spanish, then you should consider having at least 25% of your staff be fluent in Spanish and ensure that you have personnel to provide services such as mortgage lending, business lending, investments, etc. in Spanish. If not, your credit union could have a "gap" or "deficiency" where it cannot effectively serve its members due to the language barrier.
Step Two: Provide Detailed Language Qualifications in Job Postings
I have seen countless job postings for bilingual postings where the technical skills are clearly defined, but there is one very small line stating "bilingual (English/Spanish)". It was clear whoever created the job post had no real idea about the bilingual part of the job. If the language skill matters, then you do need to include detailed language qualifications and specifics for how the language will be used on the job. Explain how the candidate will utilize reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in that language. Will the candidate be expected to translate mortgage documents into Spanish? Will the candidate be helping Mandarin speakers open member accounts? Will the candidate be a community liaison into the local Polish community?
Also, if being bilingual is truly a major component of the job, then bilingual skills should be heavily weighted in the decision process. Don't just say bilingual skills are required, make it required. Many credit unions place a surprisingly low weight on the bilingual skills, which puts the credit union at risk of hiring an unqualified (from the languages aspect) candidate. In however way your credit union weighs qualifications, make sure bilingual skills are either the biggest or one of the biggest factors in making a hiring decision.
Ask that when a candidate applies, that they demonstrate proof or explain why they are qualified for the role from a language perspective. Can the candidate prove the targeted language is their native language? If not, can they demonstrate they studied the language or have extensive work experience in the language? You must make sure the candidate's language skills are just as strong as their technical skills.
Step Three: Initial Language Screening
Languages are one of the most difficult skills to verify in the recruiting process. Few people who are bilingual have credentials that prove it. Often candidates develop the skill through years of study and practice. That is why it is so crucial to conduct an initial screen of the job candidate's language abilities. Unfortunately, some candidates, intentionally or unintentionally, claim to be bilingual when they really are not. Just because someone took a year or two of high school language courses or downloaded the Duolingo app doesn't mean they're qualified for a bilingual position.
Therefore, I suggest that credit unions implement an initial screening process so that they can identify the candidates with strong language skills for further consideration and eliminate the ones with weaker language skills. Some companies develop their own ad-hoc language screening processes, but these often consume valuable time and effort. ECLPS360 offers the Enterprise Cultural & Language Proficiency Screener (ECLPS), which is a platform where job candidates can take an automated assessment in either English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Arabic, or Russian.
Step Four: Final Screening
After a small group of finalists have been identified, I highly recommend that an additional and more precise screening of the candidates take place, especially if it is a position where the language skills are critical. This level of screening is more intensive, and expensive, than then ECLPS described above, which is why it should be deployed at this late stage. Language Testing International, offers language assessments developed by ACTFL, the leading organization that advocates for the teaching and learning of languages. Not only will the candidate receive a nice credential in the form of a certificate, but the results will help make the final decision.
Don't look at the ECLPS and LTI assessments as a cost, but as an investment. In the same way you pay to inspect a home before buying it to uncover major issues, you should invest in effective screening methods to ensure the bilingual candidates are truly qualified. Hiring an unqualified bilingual candidate will cost your credit union far more than the screening and assessment costs.
Step 5: Retain & Develop the Bilingual Talent
Building the proper workforce does not end when the candidate joins the credit union. Make sure that you retain that talent (as they are in high demand and hard to find!) to serve your credit union for years to come. Just like with many other technical skills, look for professional development opportunities focused on the language. If you feel that a member of your team has room to improve their language skills, seek opportunities to raise their language skills and the investment will soon payoff.
Now you have a basic overview on how to improve the bilingual recruiting process at your credit union. Every credit union should have bilingual talent on their team to serve an America that is increasingly globally minded and diverse. Plus, that bilingual talent is the first step in gaining a competitive advantage over your competition and opening new markets for growth. I am also available to speak to and consult credit unions and industry associations about this topic.
Luis A. Valdez-Jimenez
Luis A. Valdez-Jimenez
Luis A. Valdez-Jimenez, Esq. MBA, is the Secretary of the Board of Directors for 360 Federal Credit Union. He is passionate about helping credit unions recruit young & diverse board... Web: _URL_ Details
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