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A number of schools in Scotland is looking to spread the word of cheap energy bills by becoming the first in the country to test out new energy meters.
The meters are designed to show exactly how much gas, water and electricity each school is using and as well as helping deliver cheap energy bills, teachers are hoping they can be used to demonstrate to pupils how to cut energy bills in general.
Kenmore, Longforgan, Stanley and the Royal School of Dunkeld primary schools in Perthshire have become the first in the country to pilot the devices, which have been created by eco energy technology company Ewgeco.
Anne Burrell, head of Kenmore primary school said the arrival of the new devices would not only help to cut the school's energy bills, but could also be used to promote energy efficiency among the children, as well as getting them interested in environmentally-friendly businesses.
"It has given the children an insight into the world of enterprise and innovation as they have followed the design process throughout the past year," she explained.
Earlier this month, it was reported that a school in Cornwall had installed a wind turbine in its grounds, in a move that could help it pursue cheap energy rates.
If you want to find out more about switching energy suppliers and how you could save up to £378 in minutes, click here.


Tennis Agility Drills and Speed Exercises
Tennis agility drills deals with the movement, coordination and reaction speed for tennis. Performing a tennis agility drill on a regular basis can improve a player's tennis fitness and endurance on the court.
tennis-agility-drillsTennis agility drills involve the player's fitness and movement around the court.
Top players are also exceptional athletes in today modern tennis game. Any tennis training program will include at least one component of a tennis agility drill to not only improve a player's balance but their explosion and quickness around the tennis court.
Often times, the tennis fitness aspect of the game is overlooked by club players worldwide. This is a shame, because a player that is in good physical shape can outlast a player who has not yet included tennis agility drills into their training regimen. For any good player, tennis agility drills are a big part of their fitness element.
Below are some of the tennis agility drills that help tennis players develop their speed, balance, quickness and coordination. Specifically, these drills aim to develop the players' ability to change direction, footwork flexibility, hip extension, etc.
Tennis Agility Drill #1: The skip for height supplemental
The objective of this series tennis agility drills is to help players increase their hip extension. It also helps the players to strengthen their flexion and to develop ankle stiffness. This drill is just one of the tennis agility drills that a player must follow to gain speed and quickness that is necessary to win tennis matches.
 - Skip with your left or right leg and move forward while doing so. While skipping, you should maintain proper body posture where your spine is in straight position and your body in steady posture. You arm should also be in proper action. When the left leg is up, the right hand is up as well and vice versa.
 - Make sure that the knee of the leg that is up in the air is fully extended and fully flexed. Also, the ankle of the raised leg should level off with the knee of the leg on the ground.
 - When the raised leg is fully up, your foot on the ground should be on plantar flexion movement or the front portion of your foot and the shin is angled at 90 degrees.
 - When your foot lands on the ground, create an explosive but gentle power but never bang it on the ground.
Tennis Agility Drill #2: The 40-yard square carioca tennis agility drill
This is one of the tennis agility drills that aim to develop your ability to quickly change direction. It also helps you enhance your hips and footwork flexibility.
 - Execute this drill with the use of cones. Simply place one cone on every corner of the court.
 - Position yourself at one corner and execute the two point stance. To do this, stand with both of your knees bent and feet staggered (one foot is in front while the other stays back) and put your weight over your front foot. Bend your elbows and then place your arms in front of your chest with your head up.
 - From your present position, sprint towards one corner and pivot in reverse manner when you reach the corner.
 - After you pivot, execute Carioca instead of sprinting to reach the next corner.
 - Then execute another reverse pivot when you reach another corner and go to the remaining corner using Carioca steps.
 - Repeat the drill as many as you can or as prescribed by the coach.
Tennis Agility Drill #3: The quick and wide shuffle with ladder
Same as the other tennis agility drills, this drill help you improve you speed, coordination and balance.
 - Start with a two-point stance position (as described above).
 - Stand in such a way that the ladder is front of you.
 - Then step with your left and right feet on the first step or square
 - Then move out of the ladder laterally. Say move to your right side by a side step using your right foot first then your left foot follows.
 - Then you move in but this time on the next step or square. Move in with your left foot first to be followed by your right foot. As your right foot touches the square, move out you're your left foot quickly (this time to the left side of the ladder) and your right foot follows quickly.
 - Repeat the move in and move out steps as many as you can. Remember to maintain balance when you execute this drill.
 - Once you reach the top of the ladder, you can repeat the drill and start again from the first step or square.
Tennis Agility Drill #4: The 15-yard turn agility drill
In addition to other tennis agility drills, this drill helps you improve your ability to change from one direction to another. It will also make you more flexible in your hips and footwork. To complete this drill, put one marker (cone1) at around five yard forward from the starting your point (which is also the finish point) and another marker (cone 2) five yards to the right of the starting point.
 - Execute the two-point stance posture while you are at the starting point.
 - The next step is for you to sprint towards cone 1. Upon reaching the first marker (cone 1), quickly make a right turn towards the next maker (cone 2).
 - As you reach cone 2, make a quick left turn and sprint towards the starting point or the finishing point. Take note that cone 1 and cone 2 should be in diagonal position.
Tennis Agility Drill #5: The lateral skaters to sprint agility drill
The purpose of this set of tennis agility drills is for the development of your cutting ability and enhancement of first lateral quickness. In addition to other tennis agility drill, this drill must be done regularly to develop your speed and quickness.
 - To start with this drill, stand with straight and steady body posture and bring your left and right feet together. Then push off your body using either of your legs laterally. This means that when you are pushing you body towards you right, it is you left leg that pushes you off, but you land with your right foot.
 - Once you land on the ground or on the floor (make sure that you land with only one foot), pause for three to four seconds and quickly push off again to the other side. This time, you push your body with your right leg and land on your left leg.
 - For this agility drill for be more effective, repeat it as many as you can and at regular basis. After you have completed the reps, sprint around the court.
Tennis Agility Drill #6: The medicine ball agility drill
This is one of the tennis agility drills that enhance your explosive power to help you execute powerful throwing and overhead shots. In this tennis agility drill, all you need is a medicine ball.
 - Stand in front of a wall with your two feet spread at hip-width distance. Keep your body straight and in steady manner, your head up and knees bent.
 - Hold the medicine ball with your both hands and bring it up over your head. With your elbows bent, hit the wall with the ball successively at a very fast pace. Do this as long as possible and do it regularly as well.
 - You can do variations in this drill. One variation is the position of your feet. You can have one of your feet in front while the other stays back. You can also execute this drill while you are in kneeling position.
Tennis Agility Drill #7: The sprint/backpedal agility drill
This tennis agility drill aims to develop your reaction speed and quickness. It also aims to develop your quickness in changing directions, which is vital when playing tennis matches. To complete this drill, make markings on the starting point and the finishing point. The distance between the two points should be around 30 yards.
 - Stand at the starting point and wait for your partner's or coach's signal to start.
 - Once you hear the first whistle, spring quickly towards the finishing marker.
 - When you hear the second whistle, stop and move backwards) at a very fast pace (backpedal.
 - The drill continues where you change directions (forwards or backward movements) after each whistle. The coach on one hand should see to it the interval of each whistle varies. So that the player won't be able to anticipate the whistle and when to stop. In the end, the drill becomes more effective in developing the player's ability to quickly change direction.
 - The player should also not anticipate the whistle and should maintain the same speed all throughout the drill.
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CALCIUM HARDNESS COLORIMETER OVERVIEW
Total hardness, that is presence of magnesium and calcium, is due mainly
to the run-off water dissolving these salts as it flows or filters
through different strata. Hardness can cause scaling of pipes in
cooling and heating systems. Reverse osmosis and demineralization
also increase harness levels. The LHI93735 meter measures total
hardness in three different scales: 0 to 250, 200 to 500 and 400 to 750
ppm, covering an extensive range of applications. With this meter
hardness can be measured in ppm (mg/L) as well as in French (ofH),
German (odH) and English hardness (oeH). The
reading is expressed directly in ppm and it is not necessary to use
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Calendar Moodle ISU
Using a calendar in a course can help both the instructor and the students keep track of deadlines and important dates within the course.
This guide will help you to understand:
Adding the Calendar Block
 1. On the left hand side of the screen, Locate Add a Block
 2. From the Add dropdown menu, Select Calendar
Note: The Calendar block will appear above the Add a Block.
Note: for more assistance on blocks and how to move them see, Blocks in Moodle ISU
Configuring the Calendar Block
You can modify the configuration of the Calendar block.
 1. In the top right corner of the block, Click the gear icon
 2. From the dropdown menu, Select Configure Calendar block
Note: For information on what the other icons do, see Moodle ISU Overview
Calendar Block Settings
 1. The first line will tell you the block's original location
 1. Display on page types will give you three options of where your calendar will be displayed
 1. Any page - This will make the calendar display on any page for Moodle ISU when you are logged in.
 2. Any course page - This will make the calendar available on every page that you have set up within the course.
 3. Any type of course main page - This will make the calendar available only on the main page for the course. This is also the default setting.
 1. Default region - This option will allow you to place the calendar either on the right or the left of the screen
 2. Default weight - To relocate the block on the screen you can weigh the blocks importance in this area
On this page
 1. From the Visible dropdown menu, Select Yes or No to determine whether the calendar is visible to students
 2. From the Region dropdown menu, Select where the calendar will reside on the screen
 3. From the Weight dropdown menu, Select the weight the calendar will receive
 1. To relocate the block on the screen, you can weigh the block's importance in this area.
 2. The lower the weight, the higher up on the page the block will appear.
 1. Click Save Changes to save your configurations
Events Keys
The events keys allow you to add certain activities or key dates for the course. The following is a list that breaks down the options and explains when to use each one.
Note: If you click on these events on the main calendar block, they can be hidden or shown to students and users.
Global - Events that are relevant to the university, such as holidays etc.
Course - Events that are relevant to the course in general such as exams or assignments.
Group - Events that are relevant to certain groups within the course.
User - Personal events that will not be visible to other users.
Adding Events to Calendar
 1. Click on the calendar name
 1. Click New event in the Calendar view
 1. On the New event page, Select the type of desired event
 1. User - Visible only to the current user.
 2. Group - Visible only to the particular group in the course.
 1. This will enable the Group event dropdown menu from which you will Select the group the event is relevant for.
 1. Course - Visible to participants on the course in question.
 1. Type the Event title
 1. Type a Description
 1. Set a Date
 1. Set a duration if so desired
 1. Choose whether or not this event will repeat in Repeated events
 1. Click Save changes
For more information on using your calendar, see Calendar
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Enjoy the following Turkey jokes and may the Lord bless your Thanksgiving celebration.
What key won't open any door? (A turkey!)
Why did the turkey cross the road? (It was the chicken's day off!)
Why did the chewing gum cross the road? (It was stuck on the turkey's foot!)
Why did the turkey cross the road twice? (To prove he wasn't chicken!)
What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on top of a barn? (An eggroll!)
Where do you find a turkey with no legs? (Exactly where you left it!)
What do you call it when it rains turkeys? (Foul weather!)
Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? (The outside!)
Why do turkeys lay eggs? (If they dropped them, they'd break!)
What's the most musical part of a turkey? (The drumstick!)
HERE'S THE POINT:
This Thanksgiving, don't focus your day on turkey and pie. Take time to truly give thanks for how good God is. He loves you and gave His Son to give you life.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, "Give thanks in everything, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
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The Nine Uses of Calamansi
Also known as kalamansi, calamansi, calamondin.
1) Calamansi is processed to juice, concentrate, acidulant for other juices, jellies, jam and marmalade.
2) A rich source of Vitamin C. Cures cough and cold.
3) Calamansi juice is also used as a meat tenderizer and adds flavor to the dishes. Can be made to sauce and marinade.
4) It also helps strengthen the bones and stimulate growth especially among growing children.
5) Helps in smooth blood circulation facilitate normal digestion due to its alkalinizing effect.
6) Treatment for itchy scalp and enhancing hair growth.
7) It can also heal insect bites, remove freckles, clear up acne, cure pimples, and deodorize underarms.
8) Heavy stain remover.
9) Peel can be processed to candy (jump here) or use for other purposes (jump here).
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The Need to Value Yourself
You value yourself as a person. You also need to value yourself by investing in yourself regarding your career advancement. Things change in life and in the working world., which is why you will need to make an effort to take charge of your career advancement by investing in yourself. To help you, we mention some reasons why this is important, along with valuable assets to help you invest in yourself along the path of career advancement.
Why This Is Important
1. Great Return on Investment
When you invest in yourself to advance in your career, you will be getting something valuable. You will then be able to achieve your goals more clearly. You will see positive results when you take the right steps and implement the best elements to advance your career. That could be developing a new skill or even switching to a different type of career altogether.
2. Sense of Empowerment
When you invest in yourself to advance in your career, this gives you a sense of empowerment. You will feel good about driving the direction of your next steps in your career. You will be able to nurture your growth and development because no one else will do this for you.
3. Motivation to Achieve Your Best
When you invest in yourself in terms of career advancement, this will provide you with a boost regarding your motivation. You will be motivated to achieve your best. Then you can see the kind of results you want, and you will be motivated to continue doing your best by developing yourself at various times regarding your career choices, objectives, and experiences as changes occur.
Assets To Help You Advance in Your Career
1. Elevator Pitch
You have only a short time sometimes to grab someone's attention. That is why you need a quick elevator pitch that you can master that you can present to someone to promote yourself when you want to advance in your career. You need to be prepared as unexpected opportunities may arise for you to use your elevator pitch. That is why you need to know what you will say and how you will say it.
2. Personal Branding
It is vital to use personal branding when you want to achieve success in your career. That is why you should view marketing yourself as a brand that goes beyond the usage of fancy business cards with impressive fonts. Personal branding entails how you present your abilities to companies that you would like to work for, possible clients, possible customers, leaders of the current business you work for who may give you a promotion, and anyone else who could be significant in the evolving of your career advancement.
3. LinkedIn
Many people are on LinkedIn. That's why using LinkedIn to promote yourself is a valuable asset. You can mention the past jobs that you have held. You can mention the training and education that you have had. You can post about any achievements or awards you have received related to your training or career. Also, you can mention any training that you're currently enrolled in. Providing this type of information will make you more attractive to other people looking for someone with your abilities. Thus, LinkedIn is a powerful tool to help regarding your career advancement.
4. Resume
Your resume summarizes what you have achieved concerning your education and the jobs that you have held. It will identify your strengths and your skills. Therefore, you must have a resume. Also, you should look over your resume and see if you need to update it. Your resume can be used to apply for jobs at any time. Thus, a resume is convenient. Also, it is wise to have a resume that you post online in case someone is searching for someone with skills and experience like yours.
5. Portfolio
It is truly wise to have a career portfolio. It can include several things mentioned in your resume, but it expands in more detail on those elements. It also provides samples of your work. For instance, if you are a photographer, you can show samples of your photography. If you are a manager, your portfolio can have testimonials of your accomplishments as a manager. Your work portfolio will provide the kind of information that serious employers like to see. More than ever, employers are requesting portfolios these days.


Legal Law
Dismiss my lawsuits: prime 7 methods to finish the nightmare
Reject criminal charges:
Top 7 ways to end the nightmare
It is possible to discharge your criminal complaint.
If you have been arrested, you want to know how your defense lawyer can dismiss your indictment.
Of course you understand that you are innocent until proven guilty.
But dismissing your criminal complaint would put a quick end to your nightmare.
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What are your options
You have two options if you cannot dismiss your complaint.
Option 1: find guilty
Option 2: try it out
You will be offered a plea in every criminal case OR you can take your criminal case to court.
If you accept a plea deal, you have to admit that you committed a crime.
If you go to court, you incur enormous costs and your fate lies with a jury.
The basics
Of course, you know that you are innocent until proven guilty.
But the criminal process is long and you may have many sleepless nights until your case ends.
First, it is important to have a clear understanding of the criminal charges brought against you.
Are you facing crime or misdemeanor?
What are the punishments and consequences of your indictment?
Are you going to have immigration consequences?
Or is your career at risk?
Next, find the criminal lawyer that's right for you.
During your meeting, your defense lawyer should patiently listen to your side of the story.
Next, he will explain your allegations and understand the long road ahead.
dropped charges against dismissed charges
Before we get to the good things, let's answer this question:
"What is the difference between dismissing and submitting lawsuits?"
Filed and dismissed fees lead to the same result.
"Indictment dropped" means that the prosecutor has stopped pursuing the indictment.
In other words, you never have to go to court.
For example, this happens when a detective discovers that an important witness lied about what he saw.
Or if DNA evidence shows that it is impossible for you to have committed the crime.
"To reject your lawsuit" means that your lawyer has found a violation of the constitution.
For example, the police conducted an illegal search.
Keep going.
Let's discuss the top seven ways you can dismiss your complaint.
7 ways to dismiss criminal charges
1. Lack of a probable reason for the arrest
2. Errors in the criminal complaint or in the indictment documents
3. Illegal stopping and searching
4. Grand Jury dismissals
5. Insufficient evidence
6. Procedural issues
7. Lack of resources
1. no probable reason for arrest
In New Jersey and across the country, the police need a "probable reason" to arrest you.
This is a fundamental right that protects citizens from tyranny.
In other words, a police officer cannot arrest you because he has an "idea" that you are doing no good.
He must provide an acceptable explanation for his arrest.
The official's reasonable belief must include objective, factual evidence and circumstances.
For example, if a police officer receives a notice that a drug dealer is wearing a pink bow tie, the police officer may have a reason to stop a person who complies with this description.
But if the officer sees you and you don't wear a pink bow tie, he can't just arrest you.
They do not match the description.
We are submitting an application to the court showing that there is no probable reason.
If the court agrees, your criminal complaints will be dismissed.
2. Contesting the complaint
Police officers must sign criminal charges under oath.
If the lawsuit against you contains serious errors, we will file a motion to dismiss you.
For example, let's say you are 5 feet 9 inches tall, weigh 150 pounds, and have blonde hair.
And the official's complaint states that you are 6 feet 6 inches tall, weigh 300 pounds, and have purple hair.
Well, you get the picture.
3. Illegal search
The fourth amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from illegal stops, searches, and confiscations.
This is the law of the country.
Law enforcement can only stop you in certain circumstances.
As mentioned earlier, the police need a "probable reason" or "reasonable belief" that you may have committed a crime.
In addition, the police can only search you, your car, or your home if they have a search warrant.
However, there are exceptions to the warranty obligation.
For example, the police can search your bags after your arrest.
This happens when the officer believes that you are carrying a weapon.
If the police conduct a search without a warrant or special circumstances, the evidence will be suppressed.
As a result, your criminal charges will be dismissed.
4. because the grand jury said so
After your arrest, the public prosecutor's office must present the case to a large jury.
The grand jury adds another level of constitutional protection.
You listen to witnesses and look at the evidence.
If they find there is enough evidence to determine a probable cause, your case continues.
However, if the grand jury finds no probable reason, your criminal charges will be dismissed.
5. insufficient evidence
Remember, your arrest is the starting point of your criminal proceedings.
Crime cases last for months and sometimes years.
A lot happens while your case is pending.
The prosecutor can drop your criminal complaint after discovering new evidence through their investigation.
One reason can simply be a lack of evidence.
The other reason may be that the evidence against you is weak.
Another possibility is that newly discovered evidence will relieve you.
This means that the evidence shows that it was not you who committed the crime.
It is important to highlight the role of your defense lawyer here.
You see, while the prosecutor's office is investigating, your lawyer is doing his.
Aggressive and committed defenders work tirelessly to protect you.
You are working hard to find evidence to show that you are innocent of the accused crime.
This evidence is then made available to the prosecutor.
As a result, your criminal charges will be dismissed.
6. Procedural issues
The police and public prosecutors must follow strict criminal procedures.
During your arrest, booking, and questioning, you must follow the law.
If the police violate your constitutional rights, these violations will result in your criminal charges being dismissed.
A common example is a Miranda injury.
If you have made an incriminating statement without receiving a proper Miranda warning, your statement will be suppressed.
This alone does not guarantee that your criminal charges will be dismissed.
But it always helps to get rid of incriminating statements.
Procedural issues are difficult. So make sure you have a good lawyer!
7. Lack of resources
Let's be honest; Prosecutors are busy people.
You have tons of cases. As a result, they are often forced to focus on their most serious cases.
Your criminal charges can be dismissed or dropped just because the prosecutor has bigger fish to roast.
The truth is that it is not common to dismiss serious criminal charges.
You are more likely to be released if you are accused of a minor crime and have no criminal record.
Bonus tip
If they can't be fired, try lowering your fees
You may be surprised at the possibility of reducing a fee.
If the evidence against you is weak, your lawyer can fight for a reduced charge.
It is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
The case is solved and your nightmare is over.
A crime can be downgraded to a crime.
In this case, prison is no longer an option. You can pay a fine and get an error in your file.
But you will be relieved that the case is over.
Of course, our priority is to reject your lawsuits, but a reduced charge can also be a home run!
In return for a guilty confession to a reduced charge, a prosecutor can offer a "consent form". This happens when a prosecutor agrees to dismiss the original criminal complaint. You must agree to plead guilty to a less stringent charge instead.
Final thoughts
We have outlined 7 ways you can fight to dismiss your complaint.
Each case is different and the method you choose is determined by the facts of your case.
Remember that it is very important to choose the right lawyer for you.
The rejection of criminal complaints is associated with many legal challenges.
In many ways, you only have one opportunity to reject your case.
Make sure you don't waste it.
We offer free advice and are happy to help you.
Here's a great article to help you get answers: Plea bargain: what are they? And why are they used?
If you need help with your criminal proceedings, please feel free to contact us.
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The Water Diviner (4/10)
Now how best to describe this directorial debut of Russell Crowe… A pretentious hotchpotch or a melodramatic mishmash?
Connor (Crowe) is the water diviner, an Australian farmer with the gift to find things deep under the soil. At his farm, he uses this rare skill to find water in drought-stricken Victoria. When his three sons join the battle of Gallipoli in 1919 they die amongst thousands of other ANZAC soldiers. Guilted into action by his wife, Connor travels to Turkey to use his special skill to find the bodies of his sons so he can bring them home for a proper burial.
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Love handles form when your body stores energy as fat above your hips. To get rid of them you will need to burn this fat by doing exercise that uses a lot of calories. When you have an excessive amount of fat anywhere on your body, exercising that particular area with sit ups, bicep curls or squats will not help. These exercises are used to build muscle and enhance definition while getting rid of love handles requires simply burning off the fat.
Burn Calories
Your main goal when trying to get rid of body fat stores such as the love handles is to burn as many calories as you can. Sit ups, crunches, and twists build muscle but they burn an insignificant amount of calories.
When trying to get rid of your love handles, you need to lower your body fat percentage. A calorie restricted diet combined with high intensity cardiovascular exercise (running, biking, swimming, tennis, basketball) will force your body to use its fat stores for energy.
Running or walking for even small distances will do a lot more than hundreds of sit ups or crunches if your body fat percentage is high: as is found in people who have love handles.
You will need to engage in some sort of cardio 3 – 5 times per week at 30 – 60 minutes per session in order to lose body fat. Remember that exercising more often and longer will yield quicker results.
After your cardio routine is on a solid foundation (meaning you're following it without skipping any days: 3-5 times per week) you need to start targeting your oblique and abdominal muscles to show definition.
You can do this at the gym on machines or at home with your own body weight (sit ups, crunches, leg lifts, twists). Doing hundreds of sit ups everyday is wasteful so do not go overboard.
Remember that the main rule to getting rid of love handles (which are stores of fat) is giving your body less calories than it burns by eating less and exercising more. If your body burns 2,000 calories every day and you only give it 1,500 calories of food, it will be forced to use body fat stores to get those extra 500 calories.
The Bottom Line
If your exercise routine is good but you go home to a bad diet, your results will be significantly delayed. The quickest way to get rid of love handles is through a combination of diet and exercise, not just one of the two.
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Adopting from Haiti After Earthquake
Today's show is on adoptions from Haiti after the earthquake. We talked about current adoption cases as well as what the future holds for adopting children orphaned by the Haitian earthquake last week. Our guests were Whitney Reitz, Branch Chief, for the International Operations Division U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Nyda Budig, Adoption Division Office of Children's Issues at the US State Department; Rebecca Hackworth, Director of the Haitian Adoption Program at Dillon International, and Susan Cox, Vice Pres Policy and External Affairs for Holt International.
- Status of Haitian adoptions that were in process when the earthquake struck
- Difference between a humanitarian parole and an immigration visa.
- How do they decide which child should receive a humanitarian parole and which an immigration visa.
- What should adoptive parents do to apply for either a humanitarian parole or an immigration visa?
- If the child is eligible for either a humanitarian parole or immigration visa how does the child get to the US?
- How is the US government arranging flights out of Haiti?
- What is the status of the airlift of children from Haiti to the US using private planes?
- What will happen to the approximately 50,000 children that were living in orphanages or institutions prior to the earthquake but who had not been referred to an adoptive family?
- What is the anticipated time frame for families that had already applied to adopt from Haiti but had not received a referral?
- When does the US State Department and Citizenship and Immigration Services anticipate that adoptions from Haiti will resume?
- What type of safeguards, such as DNA testing and fingerprinting, will be used to protect the children from child trafficking?
- How many children will have been orphaned by the Haitian earthquake?
- When will international adoptions from Haiti resume?
- What is the process to adopt a child from Haiti?
- Why is Haiti so hard to adopt from?
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- Very Basic Database Application in Delphi
- Most Basic Editing Database in Delphi
- Manipulating Database Record with Codes
- Master Detail Datasets
Beside plain simple data, such as strings and numbers, in most (if not all) modern database we usually can also store digital values of nearly unlimited size. We can use this for example to store images, text files, executables, and binary libraries. This kind of values usually called BLOB, short for binary large object. Fields to store these values also refered as blob fields.
See this wikipedia page for more information about BLOB.
The following database is known to support blob fields (note: the list covers only a very small fraction of database supporting blob fields).
- MS SQL Server
- MS Access
Handling BLOB value in Delphi datasets
There is no primitive data type in Delphi directly available to handle BLOB value. Therefore we have to settle with handling BLOB as stream. TBlobStream is a descendant of TStream that was defined to handle BLOB values as stream. See here for official information on TBlobStream.
Excerpt from Delphi documentation about TBlobStream:
DBTables.TBlobStream is a stream object that provides services which allow applications to read from or write to field objects that represent Binary large object (BLOB) fields.
Use DBTables.TBlobStream to access or modify the value of a BLOB field in a BDE-enabled dataset. TBlob stream works with persistent TBlobField objects (including descendants of TBlobField such as TGraphicField and TMemoField). BLOB fields use BLOB streams to read data from and write data to the dataset.
DBTables.TBlobStream allows objects that have no specialized knowledge of how data is stored in a BLOB field to read or write such data by employing the uniform stream mechanism.
To use a BLOB stream, create an instance of DBTables.TBlobStream, use the methods of the stream to read or write the data, and then free the BLOB stream. Do not use the same instance of DBTables.TBlobStream to access data from more than one record. Instead, create a new DBTables.TBlobStream object every time you need to read or write BLOB data on a new record.
The most important thing you should note is that you can not reuse an instance of TBlobStream. You must free it as soon as you are done with it, and create new one for another record.
Another important thing you should remember is that it is prefered to call a dataset's CreateBlobStream method instead of directly call TBlobStream's constructor. Because this approach will give the dataset a chance to prepare itself.
Writing BLOB field
Basic steps in writing to a BLOB field:
- If the dataset is no in editing mode, put the dataset into the mode by either calling Edit or Insert.
- Create a TBlobStream by calling respected dataset's CreateBlobStream method and specifying the field and bmWrite as access mode.
- Fill the returned TBlobStream with your binary value.
- Free the TBlobStream.
- Store the changes by posting the modification, either by calling Post or CheckBrowseMode.
Reading BLOB field
Basic steps in writing to a BLOB field:
- Create a TBlobStream by calling respected dataset's CreateBlobStream method and specifying the field and bmRead as access mode.
- Read the content of the returned TBlobStream
- Free the TBlobStream.
- Use the read content according to task in hand
In next sections I show you the implementations of the above steps in order to store and read images to and from some database.
Handling Images in MS Access
For our demo project with MS Access, create a new Delphi application project. Drop these components to the main forms and rename them respectively:
- TADOConnection, cnnMain
- TADOTable, tblMovies
- TDataSource, dsMovies
- TOpenPictureDialog, OpenPictureDialog1
- TADOCommand, qCmd
- TDBGrid, DBGrid1
- TImage, Image1
- TBitBtn, btnOpenUrl
- TBitBtn, btnAddPict
- TBitBtn, btnAddPictSQL
Arrange the controls/components into a layout something like this:
Wire tblMovies's and qCmd's Connection properties to cnnMain. Set dsMovies' Dataset to tblMovies. Wire DBGrid1's DataSource to dsMovies. Build the connection string of cnnMain by double clicking it. Make sure the connection string pointing to the sample ms access datase attached here (download and save it somewhere in your computer).
Set Movies to tblMovies' TableName property. Build the persistent fields for tblMovies by double clicking it and then Add all fields in the dialog that pops up.
Give the following SQL command to qCmd's CommandText.
UPDATE Movies SET Picture=:Picture WHERE [ID]=:IDCheck that qCmd has two parameters, Picture and ID, by opening its Parameters property in object inspector.
Writing Image With Table-kind of Dataset
What I mean with Table-kind datasets are datasets that containing records, e.g. TTable, TADOTable, TQuery with SELECT query, and TADODataset with SELECT query. For these kind of datasets, we can store BLOBs directly to the corresponding fields. This is where TBlobStream plays important role.
In our demo project we will use a TADOTable which we named tblMovies.
Put the following codes for btnAddPict's event handler:
procedure TForm1.btnAddPictClick(Sender: TObject); var vBlobStream: TStream; vFileStream: TStream; vEditing: Boolean; begin // do we have record to store the picture to? Don't continue if not if tblMovies.IsEmpty then Exit; // do the user select a picture file? Dont continue if not if not OpenPictureDialog1.Execute then Exit; // are we in editing mode? Enter into one if not vEditing := tblMovies.State in [dsEdit, dsInsert]; if not vEditing then tblMovies.Edit; // enter editing mode if not in one try // create writable TBlobStream for field 'Picture' of tblMovies [b]vBlobStream := tblMovies.CreateBlobStream(tblMoviesPicture, bmWrite);[/b] try // create stream of the selected picture file vFileStream := TFileStream.Create(OpenPictureDialog1.FileName, fmOpenRead or fmShareDenyNone); try // copy the content of picture stream to the TBlobStream [b]vBlobStream.CopyFrom(vFileStream, 0);[/b] finally vFileStream.Free; end; finally // freeing writable TBlobStream also writes its content to the underlying field vBlobStream.Free; end; finally // post the changes if we are the one putting into editing mode if not vEditing then tblMovies.CheckBrowseMode; end; end;
I think the code and the comments pretty much explained everything about the process.
Writing Image with SQL command
In this case we want to store images using SQL command INSERT or UPDATE. It will be different with the method we used with table-kind of datasets, since obviously here we don't have a TField to help us out. No TBlobStream for us here. However we have TParameter objects to work with.
Basically TParameter is a way to communicate with our sql command. We pass values using TParameter, and we also read values using TParameter. Declaration of TParameter is done directly inside the sql command itself. Just add a colon (:) in front of the parameter's name, and later Delphi will create instance(s) of corresponding TParameter(s) for you.
For our example here, we have given this sql: UPDATE Movies SET Picture=:Picture WHERE [ID]=:ID. The bold parts are the ones
that define our two TParameter-s, i.e. Picture and ID. Of course initially these TParameter-s have no value. So before we execute the sql, we need to give values to them. TParameter is capable to hold BLOB value, like I show you in the OnClick event handler of btnAddPictSQL below:
procedure TForm1.btnAddPictSQLClick(Sender: TObject); var vFileStream: TStream; begin // do we have record to store the picture to? Don't continue if not if tblMovies.IsEmpty then Exit; // do the user select a picture file? Dont continue if not if not OpenPictureDialog1.Execute then Exit; // load the picture file into a stream vFileStream := TFileStream.Create(OpenPictureDialog1.FileName, fmOpenRead or fmShareDenyNone); try // give ID of the current movie record to the :ID parameter of qCmd qCmd.Parameters.ParamByName('ID').Value := tblMoviesID.Value; // Assign the content of FS stream to the :Picture parameter [b]qCmd.Parameters.ParamByName('Picture').LoadFromStream(vFileStream, ftBlob);[/b] // execute the sql qCmd.Execute; // refresh the table so it shows the new picture RefreshTable; finally vFileStream.Free; end; end;
Reading Image from Dataset
Here is the code in our demo project to read image from the dataset (in this case tblMovies).
procedure TForm1.LoadPicture; var BS: TStream; vGraphic: TGraphic; begin // clear the currently displayed picture Image1.Picture.Graphic := nil; // do we have something to display? if tblMovies.IsEmpty then Exit; // Get a TBlobStream instance from the content of field Picture of tblMovies, with read-only access BS := tblMovies.CreateBlobStream(tblMovies.FieldByName('Picture'), bmRead); try // create the object to parse the image information into jpg picture vGraphic := TJPEGImage.Create; try // give the content of our TB


Getting started with Assured Workloads
This topic describes how to set up Assured Workloads and deploy your first resource.
Assured Workloads requires the creation and registration of a folder before deploying a Assured Workloads environment. Depending on the selected compliance regime you choose, you are responsible for creating encryption keys and resources in the environment.
To set up your environment and first workload, do the following:
 1. If you haven't already, set up an organization, as follows:
 1. Set up Cloud Identity and verify your domain.
 2. Create an organization prior to using Assured Workloads.
 2. Select a compliance regime.
 3. Create a folder for Assured Workloads environments.
 4. Create a project in the Assured Workloads environment that supports your compliance regime, as follows:
 5. Create and obtain a customer-managed encryption key (CMEK).
 6. Deploy a resource into your Assured Workloads environment. Assured Workloads supports a variety of resources. Examples include:
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Standards and Guidelines - Forensic Science Communications - January 2005
January 2005 - Volume 7 - Number 1
Standards and Guidelines
Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis (SWGMAT)
Scope | Reference Documents | Terminology | Summary of Guideline | Significance and Use
Sample Handling | Analysis | Considerations | References | Bibliography
This document describes the guidelines for assessing fracture features as they relate to forensic glass analysis.
|Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis Documents
Trace evidence recovery guidelines
|American Society for Testing and Materials Standard|
|C1256 Standard Practice for Interpreting Glass Fracture Features|
Concentric cracks are fractures forming in an approximately circular pattern around the point of impact. They are usually in straight segments that terminate in an existing radial crack.
Cone or crater (Hertzian cone) is a funnel-shaped area of damage caused by a high-velocity impact.
Hackle is a line on the crack surface running parallel to the local direction of crack spreading.
Radial cracks are fractures extending outward from the point of impact.
Ream is an imperfection; nonhomogeneous layers of flat glass.
Wallner lines (ridges) are rib-shaped marks with a wave-like pattern. Wallner lines are called rib marks or ridges to describe their shape and are almost always concave in the direction from which the crack was propagating.
This guideline discusses the characterization and assessment of the significance of fracture features in glass as observed through microscopic and macroscopic examination. This guideline also describes the reconstruction of broken glass objects.
Fracture patterns are unique. Fracture features in a piece of glass reflect the nature of the glass and the direction of travel and velocity of the breaking object. Glass fracture examinations can provide information as to the direction of the breaking force and the sequence of multiple impacts. A physical match of two pieces of glass establishes that they came from the same source to the exclusion of all other sources.
Extreme care should be taken to prevent further breakage of the glass during any phases of packing, shipping, or unpacking of glass shards. Proper sample preparation and technique are prerequisites for obtaining reliable results. See the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis Collection, Handling, and Identification of Glass.
7.1. Physical Reconstruction
Ensure that all pieces of glass could have originated from the same object (see the Scientific Working Group for Materials Analysis Initial Examinations of Glass). Coatings, the float surface, and other features may be used to aid in the orientation of glass pieces prior to reconstruction. Align the edges of two pieces of glass that appear to match physically. Two pieces of glass will not slip past one another with gentle pressure when there is a physical match. Examine the broken edges using low-power light microscopy to observe corresponding Wallner lines (ridges) and/or hackle marks on the matching pieces of glass. Features, such as surface scratches or ream, may also match across a fracture.
7.2. Types of Fractures
Low-velocity impact, high-velocity impact, and thermal fractures may be observed in glass and can be differentiated.
|7.2.1. Low-velocity impact fractures|
|Low-velocity projectiles produce cracks in the glass, which radiate outward from the point of impact (radial cracks). If a pane is firmly held on all sides, concentric cracks can form around the point of impact. The sequence of multiple impacts can be deduced when the cracks caused by a subsequent impact terminate at previously formed cracks.|
|By observing the Wallner lines (ridges) on the radial cracks, the direction of breaking force can often be determined. Observe only the Wallner lines on the radial cracks nearest the point of impact. If the impact site is not preserved, the glass must be reconstructed. The original orientation of the glass must be known to complete the determination.|
|The ridges (Wallner lines) on radial cracks nearest the point of impact are at right angles to the side opposite, or to the rear, of the impact. This phenomenon is referred to as the 4R rule, (Ridges on Radial cracks are at Right angle to the Rear.) The 4R rule is unreliable for laminated glass, tempered glass, and small windows tightly held in a frame (Koons et al. 2002).|
7.2.2. High-velocity impact fractures
|A high-speed projectile striking a piece of glass will produce a cone or crater. If the projectile passes through the glass, the opening on the exit side will be larger than the opening on the entry side. If the impact site is not preserved, the glass must be reconstructed to observe any coning effects. However, because of the small size of the shattered fragments at the impact site, the reconstruction of a sufficient portion of the object to display coning effects may not be possible. The size of the hole and the diameter of the crater cannot be used to reliably predict the size of the projectile. Projectiles that pass through the glass at an angle to the surface produce an elongated hole.|
|Radial cracks may also develop from high-velocity impact (see Section 184.108.40.206 for the 4R rule). The sequence of multiple impacts can be deduced when the cracks caused by a subsequent impact terminate at previously formed cracks.|
7.2.3. Thermal fractures
In nontempered glass a typical heat crack is curved, has a smooth edge, and has no indication of the point of origin of the crack. Localized heating of thick pieces of glass can cause cracks with a feathered appearance. The side to which the heat was applied cannot be determined from fracture edges (Frechette 1990).
Glass fragments that are reconstructed with coinciding edges came from the same object. If the direction of impact and/or the sequence of impact have been determined, they should be reported.
Frechette, V. D. Advances in Ceramics, Failure Analysis of Brittle Materials, American Chemical Society, Westerville, Ohio, Volume 28, 1990.
Koons, R. D., Buscaglia, J., Bottrell, M., and Miller, E. T. Forensic glass comparisons. In: Forensic Science Handbook. 2nd ed. R. Saferstein, ed. Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2002, Volume I, pp. 161-213.
Locke, J. and Unikowski, J. A. Breaking of flat glass. Part 1: Size and distribution of particles from plain glass windows, Forensic Science International (1991) 51:251-262.
Locke, J. and Unikowski, J. A. Breaking of flat glass. Part 2: Effect of pane parameters on particle distribution, Forensic Science International (1992) 56:95-106.
Locke, J. and Scranage, J. K. Breaking of flat glass. Part 3: Surface particles from windows, Forensic Science International (1992) 57:73-80.
Luce, R. J., Buckle, J. L., and McInnis, I. A study on the backward fragmentation of window glass and the transfer of glass fragments to individual's clothing, Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal (1991) 24(2):79-89.
McJunkins, S. P. and Thornton, J. I. Glass fracture analysis: A review, Forensic Science (1973) 2(1):1-27.
Michalske, T. A. and Bunker, B. C. The fracturing of glass, Scientific American (1987) 12:122-129.
Pounds, C. A. and Smalldon, K. W. The distribution of glass fragments in front of a broken window and the transfer of fragments to individuals standing nearby, Journal of the Forensic Science Society (1978) 18:197-203.
Rhodes, E. F. and Thornton, J. I. The interpretation of impact fractures in glassy polymers, Journal of Forensic Sciences
Springer, E. and Zeichner, A. The breaking of tempered glass vehicle windows using broken spark plug insulators, Journal of Forensic Sciences (1986) 31:691-694.
Thornton, J. I. and Cashman, P. J. Glass fracture mechanism: A rethinking, Journal of Forensic Sciences (1986) 31:818-824.
Thornton, J. I. and Cashman, P. J. Reconstruction of fractured glass by laser beam interferometry, Journal of Forensic Sciences (1979) 24:101-108.
Varshneya, A. K. Fundamentals of Inorganic Glasses, Academic, San Diego, California, 1994.


Parish Registration
Registering at St. John's is easy. Just download the registration form below and fill it out. You can drop the completed form off at the parish office Tues.-Fri. between 8am and 4pm or email it to
Membership in a parish and registering at a parish are not the same thing, although they are often spoken of interchangeably. A "parish" consists of a geographical area with clearly defined boundaries, which has its own church or chapel belonging to it and its own pastor administering it. Any Catholic who lives within the physical boundaries of a parish is automatically considered a "member" of that parish for purposes of administering the sacraments. He/she cannot be refused the sacraments by the pastor of the parish in which he/she resides unless the pastor has a valid canonical reason to do so. For example, when a Catholic marries, the pastor of the parish within whose boundaries he/she resides has a responsibility to witness the marriage, unless there is a valid canonical reason for him to refuse (e.g., the person is already validly married to another spouse).
Being registered at a parish is different. One becomes registered at a parish when one fills out a census form, regularly contributes to the parish's finances, or otherwise "signs up" at the parish. Registering is primarily useful for administrative purposes. Keeping a parish registry allows pastors and administrative staff to keep track of who is worshipping at the parish and contributing to the parish's financial needs. However, a pastor is not required to provide "one-time" sacraments, such as marriage or baptism, to a registered person who is not a geographical member of the parish.
Registering at a parish has a lot of great benefits, including having one's contact information on record at the parish and being able to receive important communications, having an established sacramental record, and receiving offertory envelopes, which make it easier to keep track of contributions.
Here are some interesting articles on the historical development of parishes and on the difference between parish membership and registration.


Places in Esther
Download KML file of Esther for use in Google Earth.
Chapters with Places
 1. Esther 1 (5 places)
 2. Esther 2 (3 places)
 3. Esther 3 (1 place: Susa)
 4. Esther 4 (1 place: Susa)
 5. Esther 8 (3 places)
 6. Esther 9 (1 place: Susa)
 7. Esther 10 (2 places)
Place Possible identifications (tap to highlight on the map)
Babylon 1
Esth 2:6
 1. Ishtar gate from BabylonBabylon
Esth 1:1, 8:9
 1. pyramid at El-Kurru in EthiopiaEthiopia
Esth 1:1, 8:9
 1. panorama of hills in the historical province of IndiaIndia
Esth 2:6
 1. aerial cityscape of JerusalemJerusalem
Esth 1:3, 1:14, 3 more
 1. ruins at Tell HagmatanaMedia
Esth 1:3, 1:14, 3 more
 1. panorama of ruins at Persepolis in PersiaPersia
Esth 1:2, 1:5, 15 more
 1. ruins at ShushShush
Image Credits
Radomir Vrbovsky, Bertramz, AQEEL BAIG, Godot13, Philippe Chavin, Hadis Faghiri, Carole Raddato
This page attempts to identify all possible locations for every place mentioned in this book of the Bible.
The isobands you see on the map (gray areas with dark borders) attempt to give you confidence where a region is. Because many ancient regions aren't precisely defined, I consulted atlases to determine where the biblical region is located and used that data to build the isobands. The smaller isobands reflect more confidence that the given isoband is in the region, while the larger isobands reflect less confidence. Isobands are a kind of contour line that here indicate confidence levels.


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Map of Alberta Townships in Canada
You can easily create a map of Alberta Townships in Canada using Mapline. The township system was first introduced in Canada in the late 1700s. Township is the basic land survey division of land. It refers to the district or area associated with a town. Using Mapline, you can easily create a map of Alberta townships in Canada. In Alberta province, townships are not used in administrative units. Rather, they are used for the purpose of land division by Dominion Land Survey. They are recognizable by their township number and range number.
Steps to Create a Canada Township Map
- Create a Mapline account and login.
- Click the orange "Add New Items" button.
- Select "New Map" on the drop down arrow.
- Give your map a name and click "OK."
- Click the "Add" button from the left sidebar.
- Select the "Territories" option.
- Click "From Mapline's Repository."
- From the "Territories" select "Canada Townships – Alberta."
- Select how you want your boundaries to be colored in "Fill Color" (Random Colors, Uniform Color, Dynamic heat map colors, or Custom colors from spreadsheet).
- Click "OK."


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Accuracy of landmark scalp blocks performed during asleep-awake-asleep awake craniotomy: a retrospective study
To the Editor,
Awake craniotomy (AC) is often performed in patients with brain tumors that are present in regions linked to language processing to minimize any damage to language functioning [1]. During ACs, scalp blocks affecting the supraorbital nerve, supratrochlear nerve, greater and lesser occipital nerve, auriculotemporal nerve, and zygomaticotemporal branch nerve enable safe surgical procedure during the awake phase of ACs [1, 2]. If the scalp block is not effective, it becomes difficult to perform any awake tasks with the cooperation of the patient, as performance is hindered due to headache.
Scalp blocks in ACs are often performed under general anesthesia; however, at our hospital, we perform scalp blocks before the patient is anesthetized to achieve less headache during the awake phase [3]. If the block effect is insufficient as no sensation reduction is demonstrated by the cold test after blocking, an additional dosage of local anesthetic can be administered. To date, no study has considered the accuracy of scalp blocks performed by landmark methods. In this study, we retrospectively investigated the accuracy of scalp blocks performed using the landmark method in ACs.
This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Nagoya University (Approval number: 2020-0108). We investigated retrospective cases of ACs (n = 103) performed at Nagoya University Hospital from January 1, 2016, to May 30, 2020. We performed all scalp blocks bilaterally by landmark methods as described previously with 0.375% ropivacaine [1, 3]: 1.5–2 mL for supraorbital/supratrochlear nerves, 2–2.5 mL for greater/lesser occipital nerves, 3–5 mL for auriculotemporal nerve, and 3–5 mL for zygomaticotemporal branch nerve (total number, 206). After all of the scalp blocks were performed, we assessed the number of block failures on each side by using the cold test before induction. We compared the number of block failures using Cochran's Q test. The statistical analyses were performed with EZR (Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University [4]). All data were analyzed using Cochran's Q test and McNemar test with the post hoc Bonferroni test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
The rates of failure in the scalp blocks were as follows: supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve (n = 5, failure rate 2.4%), greater and lesser occipital nerve (n = 15, 7.2%), auriculotemporal nerve (n = 23, 11.1%), and zygomaticotemporal branch (n = 34, 16.6%).
Among these blocks, the zygomaticotemporal nerve block failure rate was significantly higher than in other nerves (P < 0.001, at the Cochran's Q test, versus supraorbital and supratrochlear nerve (P < 0.001), greater and lesser occipital nerve (P < 0.001), auriculotemporal nerve (P = 0.015)).
This study revealed the failure rate for zygomaticotemporal nerve blocks was higher than that of the other nerve blocks. The zygomaticotemporal nerve is distributed deep below the surface of the skin and can have anomalies [5, 6]; therefore, it can be difficult to anesthetize using the anatomical landmark method. Patients often suffer headaches during AC, and as the zygomaticotemporal nerve is a nerve responsible for the sensation in the surrounding temple [6], it may be the cause of temporal pain during an AC.
To improve the success rate of the zygomaticotemporal nerve, further studies assessing different blocking techniques, such as using ultrasounds, are required in the future.
Availability of data and materials
They are available as an Excel® file upon reasonable request.
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I would like to track total CPU and memory use on an Ubuntu 20.04 machine. For that purpose, I am about to install the sysstat library. I read the manuals of and posts on
sar and related functions, but am still confused about the syntax.
What I would like to do: Record total CPU and memory use every five seconds. Export the data once a day as CSV and delete the binary data.
What confuses me: 1. There are multiple settings specifying time intervals.
sar -u %system -r %memused 5 records CPU and memory use every five seconds. On top of that, the package generates "activity reports" every ten minutes as defined by
5-55/10 * * * * root command -v debian-sa1 > /dev/null && debian-sa1 1 1 in
/etc/cron.d/sysstat. I am confused about what happens every five seconds and what happens every ten minutes. Does the program first cache the data every five seconds and then writes it to a file every ten minutes? 2. Multiple functions write to disk. Which of them do I need?
sar -u %system -r %memused -o 5,
sadc -u %system -r %memused 5 -, or
sa1? 3. Do I need to execute the code that generates a daily CSV file (
sadf -d /var/log/sysstat/sa$(date +%d -d yesterday) > /home/some_user/sar_data.csv) as a chron job?
As a side note: if anyone knows of a solution that would be computationally more efficient than this sysstat approach, feel free to suggest it.


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What is the role of a Title Examiner?
Title ExaminerThe primary task of a Title Examiner, also known as an Abstractor, is to search and summarize title records of real estate. The legal documents and insurance records have to be summarized for a variety of purposes. It's because, for land or building to be sold, its title has to be clear of liens or legal issues. Any buyer who wishes to buy a property would get its title checked before beginning the purchasing process. Only when the title is clear will the buyer be able to get a loan sanctioned to by the property by a financial institution.
Other names for Title Examiner also include Title Officer, Commercial Title Examiner Abstract Clerk, Data Abstractor, Escrow Officer, etc. They all perform similar tasks of compiling, searching and scrutinizing the lists of contracts, mortgages and other instruments related to property titles. For this, they have to go about searching public and private records for at the county offices, law firms, or title insurance companies. Here are the tasks performed by Title Examiner.
 - Analyzing search requests to determine the type of title evidence required
 - Obtaining the descriptions of properties as well as the names of parties involved
 - Preparing lists of legal instruments pertaining to a property
 - Examining the documentation related to the title that includes, liens, mortgages, judgments, plat books, legal agreements easements, maps, contracts, etc.
 - Verifying factors such as the legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions related to the property
 - Preparing and issuing title insurance policies and title commitments based on information compiled from title searches.
 - Summarizing recorded documents, such as trust deeds, vesting contracts, etc., that can affect the property's title
In addition to the above tasks, a Title Examiner might also be required to:
 - Prepare legal documents
 - Investigate relevant legal materials to aid decision making
 - Evaluate legal information in public or personal record
The Title Examiner profile is suitable for people who consistently follow a given routine, and have the following skillsets:
 - Attention to Detail
 - Independence
 - Analytical Thinking
 - Time Management
 - Critical Thinking
 - Active Listening
Thus, a Title Examiner needs to be quick and precise at verifying the accuracy and completeness of land-related documents. They are also required to have a working knowledge of real estate procedures and legalities, as well as summarize the pertinent legal or sections of statutes from reference books, needed to prepare real estate closing statements.


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In 2005, we provided the components and circuit diagram for a solar powered.25Hp AC water pumping system with a 2,500 watt inverter for the Assumption School in Majuro. As a result, the School is designated site for emergency water supply, as it has a large water tank supplied by the water pump. In the case of a major power failure this school would be one of very few water sources in the area.
We have also provided components for over 50 outer island elementary schools with basic solar power systems, as requested under the US federally funded Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The systems followed their specifications and were installed at the Ministry of Education Special Education Centers. They are typically used for lights, photocopying, and general school needs.


May Kaidee's Guide for Vegetarians and Vegans in Thailand
An app that helps navigate the vegetarian and vegan culinary challenges while traveling and living in Thailand.
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Our app is popular with vegetarians and vegans traveling in Thailand, helping to eliminate the challenges of avoiding food with animal products while still enjoying the best Thai taste cuisine has to offer. The app contains in-depth text on vegetarian concepts in Thailand, as well as helpful features for ordering food.
Audio Translator
The audio translator feature allows anyone to communicate the dietary restrictions of a vegetarian or vegan diet to native Thai speakers by simply pressing a button – an especially useful feature when traveling in areas where restaurants rarely make recipes without animal products.
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Inside our guide you find numerous useful tips for finding vegetarian and vegan friendly locations in Thailand, understanding the different types of vegetarian diets as understood by locals, and relevant Thai language tips. Additionally, there is a section specifically for learning to identify ingredients.
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Translation of mountebank in Spanish:
- [literary/literario] embaucador, (masculine, feminine), charlatán, (masculine, feminine)Example sentences
- Additional evidence indicates that it was a term used among medical mountebanks in Tudor times.
- The word toady comes from 'toad-eater': a quack's or mountebank's assistant who would eat, or pretend to eat, a toad so he could be cured by the medicine man.
- There had always been mountebanks and charlatans operating in the public squares, but they now dominated the marketplace.
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Crianza is a term which refers both to the process of ageing wines, and to a category of wines, vinos de crianza, which have been aged for a minimum of two years, first in barrels or the more modern stainless steel tanks, and then in the bottle.


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Pasco and Pinellas County Health Departments Are Working Together to Vaccinate Residents Against Hepatitis A
August 12, 2019
The Florida Departments of Health (DOH) in Pasco and Pinellas Counties are teaming up to offer free hepatitis A vaccine to adults on Saturday, August 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church. The address is 4843 Mile Stretch Dr. in Holiday. The Departments will also be offering free HIV and hepatitis C rapid testing at this outreach event. Results will be available in 20 minutes.
On August 1, 2019, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees declared a Public Health Emergency to address the increase in hepatitis A cases in Florida due to the current national outbreak. DOH has been diligently working with community partners to educate and vaccinate as many residents as possible to prevent further spread of hepatitis A.
The outreach event planned for August 17 has been a collaborative effort, with many participants, including:
- Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County
- Joining Hands Mission
- Metropolitan Ministries
- Pasco County Emergency Management
- Pasco County Human Services
- Pasco County Media Relations and Communications
- Pasco County Public Transportation
- Pasco County Sheriff's Office
- Salvation Army
- Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church
Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis A. People who should be vaccinated for hepatitis A include:
- All children at age 1 year
- People who are experiencing homelessness
- Users of recreational drugs, whether injected or not
- Men who have sexual encounters with other men
- People with direct contact with others who have hepatitis A
- Travelers to countries where hepatitis A is common
- People with chronic or long-term liver disease, including hepatitis B or hepatitis C
- People with clotting-factor disorders
- Family and caregivers of adoptees from countries where hepatitis A is common
What is Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious disease that attacks the liver. People infected with hepatitis A are most contagious from two weeks before onset of symptoms to one week afterwards. Not everyone who is infected will have all the symptoms. Symptoms usually start within 28 days of exposure to the virus with a range of 15-50 days. Symptoms can include:
- Jaundice (yellowing skin and whites of eyes)
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Dark-colored urine
- Pale or clay colored stool
How is Hepatitis A Infection Prevented or Treated?
- Practicing good hand hygiene – including thoroughly washing hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, changing diapers, and before preparing or eating food – plays an important role in preventing the spread of hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis A vaccine is the best method of preventing infection.
- No medicines can cure the disease once symptoms appear.
- People with hepatitis A symptoms should seek medical care immediately.
- Most people get better over time but may need to be hospitalized.
- Previous infection with hepatitis A provides immunity for the rest of a person's life.
- People that are exposed to hepatitis A may be given vaccine or immune globulin within 14 days of exposure to prevent infection.
DOH has established a hotline for people who may have questions about hepatitis A. The number to call for Pasco County is _PHONE_, and the number to call for Pinellas County is _PHONE_.


Not sure what kind of sign to recommend to your clients? Here's an overview of the benefits of front and halo lit channel letter signs, otherwise known as dual lit signs.
Signage is an important aspect of branding for your clients. You want a sign for their brick and mortar location to appeal to their customers, and thereby drive increased awareness, and ultimately sales.
Channel letter signs are an excellent option for companies that want to stand out from the competition. There are two basic types of channel letters available on the market today: front lit channel letters, and halo lit channel letters. However, in some cases a combination of these two techniques will optimize the appearance of a sign.
This article will discuss the differences between front lit and halo lit channel letter signs, and how to use a combined approach to achieve maximum impact.
What are Front Lit Channel Letters?
Front lit channel letters are signs in which each letter's interior contains a light source that is visible from the front side of the display. Front lit channel letters are made up of durable aluminum composite panel (ACP) backing and sides. Their front surface is comprised of a translucent, acrylic material that allows the light source inside to transmit outwards. (Sometimes a lexan face can be used.)
Colour selection is vitally important for front lit channel letters, because many vinyl overlays only allow for less than 1% of light transmission from the letter's interior light source. Customized overlays are often available to achieve specific colours/hues. Another popular option among many businesses is the use of dual film. This material allows a company sign to transmit a specific color during daytime, and then white illumination at night (which results in highest visibility).
What are Halo Lit Channel Letters?
Halo lit channel letters (also known as halo lit or reverse channel letters) are the converse of their front lit counterparts. Instead of a translucent front side, these letters are open on the back, and positioned a little bit away from the wall. When the light source begins its transmission, the light reflects off of the wall and gives a silhouetted appearance to the solid outline of the letter; in effect, each letter is surrounded by a "halo" of light.
Halo lit channel letters can provide depth of appearance and a more architectural look to signage. Of course, it is important that the right kind of backing material is utilized for best results. For instance, brick may not distribute the light as well as other surfaces, whereas an extremely slick or shiny background may cause your LEDs to be visibly reflected upon the wall.
Using Front and Halo Lit Illumination
While both front lit and halo lit signs have their own unique advantages, a combined approach also offers significant aesthetic benefits. For instance:
 - Front and halo lit channel letters can use two different colorus to achieve a more rounded effect. All that is needed is a partition panel in the middle of the letter to divide the front side colour from the back.
 - Front and Halo lit illumination allows your clients to leverage a 3D effect for their sign, without sacrificing desired colour at the front.
 - This technique offers maximum visibility, especially at night. Front and halo lit signs are often positioned on high buildings for maximum exposure.
 - Front and halo lit channel letters are usually very attractive elements for advertising storefronts that are closed at night.
Ultimately, the success of a sign as a marketing tool depends on your client's specific business objectives, and which design would best fit into their advertising strategy. Many companies have found that dual lit illumination makes for dynamic, attractive signage that appeals to a wide range of customers. If you'd like to learn more about dual lit channel letter signs, and the many options available, reach out to us at the Channel Letter Depot today.


Sunday, June 4, 2017
Bridges of Canada; Northumberland Strait (Confederation) Bridge
Northumberland Strait Bridge
Writing last week about the Strait of Kerch Bridge reminded me of the Northumberland Strait (Confederation) Bridge. The Strait of Kerch Bridge is 19 km long and will cost about $4 billion. The Strait of Northumberland Bridge is 12.9 km long and cost about $1 billion. The Kerch Bridge connects the Russian Federation to Crimea and the Northumberland Bridge connects the Canadian mainland to Prince Edward Island.
But what made me think of the Northumberland Strait Bridge in relation to the Kerch Strait Bridge is that they both must resist ice floes during the winter. In fact, the Northumberland Strait Bridge was specially designed to break up the ice floes while resisting their force. In the photo below we can see the ice being broken up as it moves past the bridge pier.
In the next photo we can see the bell-shaped ice shield with steel plates to protect it from the ice floes. The shape of the shield forces the ice to move upward so that it breaks into pieces and flows around the pier. In this photo a research team is visiting the pier to measure the thickness of the ice.
Most of the photos, drawings, and information for this article came from the well-written 'Bridging the Strait' by Copthorne MacDonald. We can see in his drawing (shown below) that the ice shield is built at the water's surface (while the bottom of the pier may be 100 ft below).
The superstructure is composed of match-cast single box girder segments and drop-in spans. The bridge was designed by Jean Muller International and checked by Buckland and Taylor. A navigational span was built to allow ships to pass under the bridge. The bridge was completed in 1996 and has resisted the ice floes for over 20 years. Hopefully, the Kerch Strait Bridge will have a similar record of accomplishment.
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Invest in real estate on your own terms with secured or unsecured mortgage notes
If you don't want to be burdened with maintenance costs or rental vacancies, you can invest in mortgage notes in your self-directed IRA. You can also be a real estate lender with your IRA funds and help others purchase new properties. You set the terms of the loan, including time frames and interest rates. The payments will go to your retirement account.
There are two types of notes:
 1. Secured notes, deeds of trust, and mortgage notes are basically the same thing, depending on the state that you reside in.
 2. Unsecured notes are not backed by collateral and thus often pose a higher risk than a secured note. Because of this increased risk, unsecured notes are generally structured at a higher interest rate.
What are Secured Notes?
A Real Estate Note is secured by real property. The documents required by a self-directed IRA administrator for notes secured by real estate vary by the type of note you are requesting:
 - If you are issuing a new note or seller carry back note, simply submit a copy of the original note, deed of trust or mortgage, and a copy of the lender's title report.
 - If you are buying an existing note, you will need to submit a copy of the original note, recorded deed of trust or mortgage, title policy, deed of trust or mortgage assignment, note endorsement, and note purchase agreement, if applicable.
 - If a borrower cannot pay the balance on a note, the property can be sold to satisfy the debt.
What are Deeds of Trust?
Trust deeds, deeds of trust, and mortgage notes are basically the same thing, depending on the state that you reside in. In a trust deed, the investor loans money to a borrower using real estate as collateral. The loan is secured with a Trust Deed, which is recorded in county land records against the collateral. The terms of the loan are detailed in the Promissory Note.
You will want to define the type of real estate you feel comfortable lending against. Working with a local real estate broker who specializes in trust deed investments is a good start. Perform your due diligence by asking for references, requesting a schedule of loans that have funded, and confirm the status of the broker's license.
It is advisable to order a third-party appraisal or valuation of the property you intend to invest in. You will want to verify that the value of the collateral is sufficient to return the principal on your loan. Additionally, obtain a Title Policy from a reputable title insurer that insures your trust deed on the property. Lastly, verify that the borrower has property insurance on the property and request verification that it names you as a "Mortgagee." Seek legal and financial advice from trusted representatives.
What are Unsecured Secured Notes (Promissory Notes)?
A promissory note is a legal agreement between a buyer and a lender. The note contains the promise to repay a loan, along with the terms for the repayment. The note is not recorded in county land records. The lender holds the promissory note. When the note is paid off, the note is marked paid in full and returned to the borrower.
How do I invest with Mortgage Notes?
Sellers looking to offer financing to potential buyers can have a real estate note created for the transaction. It is important to have your note drawn up by a real estate attorney and that you understand the terms of the note:
1. Open and fund your self-directed IRA.
2. Find an individual or entity interested in borrowing money from your IRA. The loan must be secured by real estate.
3. Complete and submit a Real Estate Note Buy Direction Letter to your self-directed IRA administrator to request funds. You must include supporting documents. The documents required are based on the type of note (Secured Note):
 1. Issuing new note or seller carry back note.
 2. Buying an existing note.
If you are partnering your IRA with personal funds, both you and your IRA are the lenders. In this case, you need to add the percentages of ownership interest to title.
For example, The Trust Group, Inc. FBO John Smith Account #12345, [Percentage of ownership] % undivided interest.
4. When you have submitted the required documents, your self-directed IRA administrator will process the investment and remit funds to the borrower or to the entity responsible for closing the transaction. Normal processing takes approximately three business days with funding happening on the fourth business day, unless corrections are required. A special handling fee applies to expedited processing requests.
5. Assignment of Deed of Trust: The Deed of Trust or mortgage is owned by your self-directed IRA.
6. Send all documents related to the promissory notes to your self-directed IRA administrator for record keeping. They must receive all documents signed by all parties for IRS audit purposes.
Your self-directed IRA administrator must sign investment documents on behalf of your IRA. You will note "read and approved" with your signature and date each page of the investment documents. If the borrower is an entity, they must see the entity formation documents to verify that the transaction is not prohibited under IRC 4975.
After the investment is completed, all payments made according to the terms of the note must be submitted to your self-directed IRA administrator using a Deposit Coupon form.
For specific account questions, please contact self-directed IRA administrator.
Disclaimer: Before you invest in this business sector using your IRA, it is best to consult with your investment, legal and tax advisor. DREI,LLC does not endorse or recommend any of these investments. Proper due diligence by you the IRA holder is recommended before entering into any transaction.
© 2010 by Davis Real Estate Investments, DREI LLC


Check Acceptance Policy
Create and post for both customers and employees a check acceptance policy that is clear and easy to follow. We suggest you include the following:
 1. Make sure a check has a valid street address and not just a post office box address. Write the residential address on the face of the check if it only shows a post office box address.
 2. Require a photo identification (ID), either a State issued Identification Card or a Driver's license. Other government issued ID cards should be included if acceptable. We suggest that a proof of residence be required if it is not included on the ID.
 3. Verify that the address printed on the check and on the ID match. Put a notation on the face of the check to indicate the correct current address.
 4. Verify the phone number, if printed, on the check. If no number is printed on the check, get a current phone number and write it on the face of the check.
 5. Make certain that the written and numeric dollar amounts are the same.
 6. Compare the writer's signature and be confident that it matches the signature on the check.
 7. Install security cameras to get a full face picture of the check writer.
 8. Make a notation of the date and time when the check was received in a margin on the check. This will allow easier searches through security tapes to locate the delivery of the bad check.
 9. Only accept checks with the current date. Post-dated checks are civil matters and are not eligible for the Bad Check Program.
 10. Avoid out of state checks and checks with low numbers. We suggest that no counter checks be accepted.
 11. Require the individual to sign the check in your presence. If it is a company check, have the individual print their full name under their signature.
Checks as Payments
It is the choice of each individual and business to accept a check as payment for their goods or services. You do not have to accept a check as payment and can request another form of payment. If you do feel unsure or do not trust the individual writing the check, ask for another form of payment.


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Foxhunting: What limits fox numbers in Britain?
The major recorded cause of fox mortality in Britain is collision with vehicles, followed by culling. However, fox control appears to limit fox numbers only at a local level and all the studies that have looked at the effect of over-winter culling on fox densities the following spring have found culling to be ineffective in reducing the breeding population.
Two field studies, in Scotland and in Wales respectively, found that the more foxes were killed in winter, the higher the number of foxes tended to be in the following spring. Thus over-winter culling seems to be counter-productive, attracting immigrant foxes from surrounding areas. Recently, a modelling study confirmed the results of these two field studies.
A modelling study
A study used computer simulations to model the impact of different culling practices on fox numbers in a large region (1,600 km2). Of four methods of fox control (hunting with hounds, winter shooting, culling at the den and fertility control) the most effective at reducing fox populations was found to be culling at the den, which eliminates the mother with her cubs and winter shooting, which removes dispersing individuals. Both methods however, were effective only at very high culling levels (>80%), which are unfeasible for large areas. None of the methods was very effective at reducing fox numbers because immigrating foxes from other areas quickly replaced dead foxes.
Question & Answer
TopIf road collisions and culling do not, what limits fox numbers?
Foxes are organised in social groups that defend a territory against other foxes. The size of these territories is related to the availability of food both in space (how dispersed the food is) and time (according to annual/seasonal variations). As a consequence, the size of territories varies from 0.1 km2 in urban environments to 40 km2 or more in upland regions.
So, at a local level the numbers of foxes present is related to the amount and availability of food. At a local level, disease outbreaks are also likely to be an important factor in regulating fox numbers. At a national level however, food availability is unlikely to limit fox numbers. It is likely that social factors have the largest effect on regulating fox numbers at a national level.
- Baker, P.J. & Harris, S. (2006) Does culling reduce fox (Vulpes vulpes) density in commercial forests in Wales? European Journal of Wildlife Research 52, 99-108.
- Baker, P., Harris, S. & White, P.C.L. (2006) After the hunt - the future for foxes in Britain. International Fund for Animal Welfare, London.
- Heydon, M.J. & Reynolds, J.C. (2000) Fox (Vulpes vulpes) management in three contrasting regions of Britain, in relation to agricultural and sporting interests. Journal of Zoology 251, 237-252.
- Hewson, R. (1986) Distribution and density of fox breeding dens and the effects of management. Journal of Applied Ecology 23, 531-538.
- Pye-Smith, C. (1997) Fox-hunting - beyond the propaganda. Wildlife Network, Oakham, Rutland.
- Reynolds, J.C., Goddard, H.N. & Brockless, M.H. (1993) The impact of local fox (Vulpes vulpes) removal on fox populations at two sites in southern England. Gibier Faune Sauvage 10, 319-334.
- Rushton, S.P., Shirley, D.F., Macdonald, D.W. & Reynolds, J.C. (2006) Effects of culling fox populations at the landscape scale: a spatially explicit population modeling approach. Journal of Wildlife Management 70, _PHONE_.


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Definition of Calesas
1. calesa [n] - See also: calesa
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Calesas
Literary usage of Calesas
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Glimpses of Spain; Or, Notes of an Unfinished Tour in 1847 by Severn Teackle Wallis (1849)
"... Parson—English and Continental Manners—Spanish Cookery—Rides about the Hills—The Retiro— Villa of the Prussian Consul—calesas and Bombes—Torre Molino...."
2. Letters, Descriptive of Public Monuments, Scenery, and Manners in France and by Mrs Caroline Elizabeth Wilde Cushing, Caroline Elizabeth Cushing (1832)
"... it is, I imagine, to be attributed much less to the necessity of the case, than to settled, constitutional indolence. LETTER XVII. calesas...."
3. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1849)
"And even if granted, it usually, as in the case of the calesas above cited, is either too weak to be useful, or lags behind, or fairly turns tail...."
4. Three Years in the Pacific: Including Notices of Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Peru by William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger (1834)
"When we reached the Pantheon, which is about a mile from the city, the concourse became a dense crowd, and the road was blocked up with calesas...."
5. Scenes and Adventures in Spain: From 1835 to 1840 by Poco Mas (1845)
"calesas, or headed single-horse chaises, but of very primitive form,... calesas are rarely put in requisition by any but the holidaymaking folks of the..."


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Open Access Nano Express
Repeatable change in electrical resistance of Si surface by mechanical and electrical nanoprocessing
Shojiro Miyake and Shota Suzuki
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Nanoscale Research Letters 2014, 9:455 doi:10.1186/1556-276X-9-455
Published: 31 August 2014
Abstract (provisional)
The properties of mechanically and electrically processed silicon surfaces were evaluated by atomic force microscopy (AFM). Silicon specimens were processed using an electrically conductive diamond tip with and without vibration. After the electrical processing, protuberances were generated and the electric current through the silicon surface decreased because of local anodic oxidation. Grooves were formed by mechanical processing without vibration, and the electric current increased. In contrast, mechanical processing with vibration caused the surface to protuberate and the electrical resistance increased similar to that observed for electrical processing. With sequential processing, the local oxide layer formed by electrical processing can be removed by mechanical processing using the same tip without vibration. Although the electrical resistance is decreased by the mechanical processing without vibration, additional electrical processing on the mechanically processed area further increases the electrical resistance of the surface.


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This paper considers an approach to solving the problem of binary classification of objects. This approach is based on representing one of the classes by a sequence of Gaussian mixtures with further introduction of threshold decision rules. A method of constructing hierarchical sequences of Gaussian mixtures using the partial EM algorithm is proposed. We compare classifiers that use single Gaussian mixtures, cascades based on sequences of independent mixtures, cascades based on hierarchical sequences of mixtures, and classifiers that use trees of Gaussian densities for decision making. The theoretical estimates of computational costs for these classifiers are provided. The classifiers are tested on simulated data. The results are presented as the relations between the computational cost of classification and the obtained values of error criteria.
Multidimensional Bayes Classifier Based on Tree-Structured Gaussian Mixtures


Nutritional Information about Farmer Cheese
Q: What is farmer cheese, and why does it have little or no calcium?
A: Also known as dry curd cottage cheese or baker cheese, this soft cheese is made from milk that is cultured (to curdle it) and then pressed to separate out the liquid whey, leaving behind the solid curds. It has little or no calcium because the calcium drains away with the liquid. So, too, does most of the lactose (milk sugar), making it a good option for people with lactose intolerance.
In effect, farmer cheese is just cottage cheese that is pressed to remove most of the moisture. (Cottage cheese has more calcium because it retains more of the liquid.)
An ounce (two tablespoons) of farmer cheese has about 40 to 50 calories (compared to 75 to 130 in most cheeses), 2 to 3 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein and little cholesterol. It has half the calories and less than one-third the fat of regular cream cheese. Farmer cheese has less sodium than other cheeses—about 120 milligrams per ounce; no-salt-added versions are also available.
There are many variations, made from different milk sources (cow, sheep, goat) and with different textures and flavors. But the cheese is generally mild and moist, yet still dry enough to slice or crumble. You can use it as a substitute for cream cheese, ricotta or feta cheese in recipes; sprinkle it over salads; or spread it on bread.
Source: Originally published in The University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter (August 2011)
Publication Review By: the Editorial Staff at
Published: 18 Jul 2011
Last Modified: 01 Dec 2014