Can you mix Alcohol and CBD?
If you regularly consume alcohol you may be asking yourself is it safe to take CBD oil at the same time. CBD and alcohol are safe to take together because CBD oil has a very low THC content
Read our guide to find out what you should do if you are regularly taking both.
Many people use alcohol too relax after work or when socialising, but if you are using CBD oils or products you may be concerned about mixing the two.
To understand the effects of mixing of alcohol and CBD oil we must look at the separate compounds in these substances.
Alcohol is a well know depressant although what begins as a handful of hops, sugars and other ingredients, alcohol acts on the bodies central nervous system, it affects our blood pressure, mood, coordination, and speech this is what drunk people slur their speech.
CBD as a substance interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS) to have much more subtle effects on the bodies system. The neurological network is responsible for keeping the whole bodies different biological systems, CBD has also been shown to interact with a variety of molecular targets outside the ECS.
If you are taking both alcohol and CBD the effects balancing effects of CBD on endocannabinoid system (ECS) could limit the impact of alcohol, but the truth is we still do not know about the true effects of mixing the two.
Combining Alcohol and CBD is it safe?
The relationship between alcohol CBD oil and alcohol has not been studied, but a white paper study from the Journal of Psychopharmacology in this study very few differences were found between those administered CBD and alcohol and those administered alcohol and CBD separately.
Looking at the scientific research if you drink alcohol and take CBD oil the CBD oil will not negate the effects of the alcohol there is no evidence to suggest that either substance has a bearing on the other but there is still not enough studies to fully conclude the effects.
Is CBD and alcohol safe?
Alcohol is a well know depresnat and its addictive qualities its are well documented the effects of alcohol depend on the type of alcohol and the amount of alcohol you consume.
It is also well documented that CBD oil, is well tolerated within the human system a study by the (WHO) World Health Organisation it seems that the ECS synergises well with many natural ingredients, won't produce psychotropic side effects, and, provided it's prepared to the correct standard, CBD oil won't contain any unwanted additives or chemicals.
With the limited information available, combining the two should be safe, but as is the case with any substance that alters how we think, feel, or act, moderation is crucial. If you have any doubts or concerns, start by talking with your doctor first.
CBD infused beers what's the deal?
Researchers are undecided on mixing CBD and alcohol but many CBD infused beers have entered the market, brewers from many countries are making new products and trying to understand the effects.
CBD beers and alcohol infused with CBD are marketed as a new convenient way straightforward way to take CBD. There has even been interest from many large companies who produce vodka, whiskey and rum.
The combination between the CBD industry and alcohol is still new but when big business gets involved in there primary reason is profit with over two billion people drinking alcohol you can see why.
Alcohol and CBD products what's next
Mixing CBD and alcohol cannot be condoned and doing this may or may not make you feel high new products especially beer, are enjoying a surge in popularity especially oil the US and Canada but taking these products are still in their infancy and should be approached with caution.
At we try to provide a resource in caring about in learning about CBD and how it influences the human body, our comprehensive CBD Encyclopedia is a good way to explore. We have not started selling alcohol infused CBD products yet on our website but we are still selling CBD oils, capsules, gummies, hand creams and many other products.
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We surveyed geothermal engineers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical geothermal engineer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a geothermal engineer?
Working as a geothermal engineer typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that geothermal engineers are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.


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Most modern spear fishers use one of two types of spear gun. Band-powered models rely on strong elastic bands to fire the spear, while pneumatic spear guns rely on a small quantity of compressed air to send the projectile forth. In both cases, a trigger fires the weapon, by either releasing the bands or discharging a quantity of air. Impaled fish are retrieved via a line attached to the spear, or -- if the water is suitably clear -- by tracking the fish visually.
Pros and Cons
Band-powered spear guns are easier to maintain than pneumatic models are, as they have very few moving pieces and need not be airtight. You can adjust the power of a pneumatic gun, by adjusting how much air is forced inside the tank, but it is easier to adjust the power of a band-powered model. In this case, the spear fisher need only add or subtract bands from the gun. Additionally, while band-powered models are generally silent, pneumatic weapons are noisier. This can startle nearby fish, making it more difficult to achieve success.
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Effect of Online Social Networking on Student Academic Performance
Online social networks (OSNs) have permeated all generations of Internet users, becoming a prominent communications tool, particularly in the student community. Thus, academic institutions and faculty are increasingly using social networking sites, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, to connect with current and potential students and to deliver instructional content. This has led to a rise in questions about the impact of OSN on academic performance and the possibility of using it as an effective teaching tool. To learn more about the impact on academic performance, we conducted a survey of business students at a large state university. Survey results were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results revealed a statistically significant negative relationship between time spent by students on OSN and their academic performance. The time spent on OSN was found to be heavily influenced by the attention span of the students. Specifically, we determined that the higher the attention span, the lower is the time spent on OSN. Further, attention span was found to be highly correlated with characteristics that predict or influence student behavior, such as their perceptions about society's view of social networking, their likes and dislikes of OSN, ease of use of OSN, etc.
Paul, J., Baker, V., Cochran, J. (2012). Effect of Online Social Networking on Student Academic Performance. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(6), 2117-2127.


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Forecast shows Eastern Wash. water demand to grow
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) -- A preliminary report shows that agricultural and municipal water demands in the Columbia River basin are likely to increase more than water supplies over the next 20 years.
The increased demand can be attributed to influences of climate change, population growth and economic trends.
The state Department of Ecology is conducting three workshops this week to discuss the report that was required by the Legislature under a 2006 bill that appropriated $200 million to improve water storage and conservation. A final report is due to lawmakers in November.
Farmers and other water users in Thursday's meeting in Richland said they believe the report should better reflect the positive economic impacts, such as job creation, from increasing water use.

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Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From French opacité.
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through
- We could not see the sandbar due to the opacity of the muddy water.
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being inaccessible to understanding
- The opacity of these decisions is troubling.
- (optics, countable) A measure of relative impenetrability to electromagnetic radiation such as light.
- The opacity of a clean glass window is near zero.
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the state of being opaque
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Planning a Short-term Healthcare Mission Project
Often nurses are asked to organize a healthcare outreach as part of a short-term mission trip. If done well, these outreaches can provide meaningful opportunities to model how Jesus cares for the whole person. However, lack of proper planning and relationships with the host community has the potential for creating setbacks at best -- or doing harm at worst.
We will focus on planning the healthcare aspect of a mission project. If you are being asked to organize an entire short term project, there a many websites, books and resources that can assist you in the planning, travel, orientation and debriefing programs. Likewise there are many short-term mission organizations that are doing healthcare. NCF has chosen to partner with Global Health Outreach, the short-term mission arm of Christian Medical & Dental Associations.
Here are some important specific questions to ask when planning a healthcare missions program.
What is the motivation for including healthcare as a part of this missions program?
Motivations for doing healthcare missions programming are many and vary from trip to trip. Sometimes there is an overwhelming health need presented that can easily be addressed by a healthcare professional on a short-term program. Other times a healthcare outreach supplements an indigenous church's effort to reach the people in their community. It is also true that a motivating factor for healthcare professionals is a need and desire to help those who are less fortunate. This is part of who we are and our spiritual gift of caring.
For clues on motivation, look at whose idea it was to include healthcare as part of the missions program. Did the idea originate because there were healthcare professionals on the team who wanted to do healthcare? Did the partner in the host country request a healthcare program? How will healthcare contribute to the long-term impact of the mission in the community?
Spending time examining motivation prior to going on a mission trip is always instructive for a person's own spiritual journey. Do you have an invitation from a host partner with a specific goal that can be better achieved with participation from a nurse? Do you have confirmation through prayer and Bible study that God is leading in the cross-cultural experience? A confluence of both is a good indication that the motivation for participating in a healthcare missions experience will lead to spiritual growth for the participant as well as serving the host community.
What healthcare needs are present in the community that is to be served?
Before going on a healthcare mission trip, it is good to know what type of healthcare programming is needed. It is also important to recognize that there are limitations to what a team of healthcare professionals can do on a short-term trip. Caring for people who have long-term healthcare needs requires a plan for follow-up services so that their ongoing healthcare needs are addressed. Many countries in tropical regions present diseases that are not frequently seen in the United States. Nurses should do a little advanced preparation to become familiar with "common" diseases seen in the country where the mission will take place. Management of these conditions varies based on the resources available in country. Learning the management and treatment protocols of the host country will insure that people receive a standard of care that is in concert with the resources available in the country and is honoring to God and the project.
As an alternative to providing curative healthcare services, nurses should consider:
 - Surveying the community for the commonly presented health problems that can be used for healthcare planning. Doing a community assessment with baseline information on disease prevalence is helpful to the community in planning for their healthcare programming.
 - Providing appropriate health education that uses sound non-formal education methodology. Many health problems can be addresses through health education. Non-formal education methodology focuses on having the learner own the message and commit to behavior change.
 - Equipping indigenous healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to provide excellent healthcare after the team leaves are considered preferable options for a short-term healthcare missions program. Many nurses do not have access to the continuing education programming and welcome the opportunity to learn about current practice. The learning should be mutual. Often national nurses have expertise in areas that nurses in North America do not have.
Who is addressing those needs in the community now? Are there indigenous healthcare professionals with whom you can work? Who will follow up after the project ends?
Your team will only be there for a short time. Short-term teams have limited understanding of the host culture and language ability. People in the target area who have health needs have them met by someone when you are not there. Identifying these local providers and working together with them can be encouraging to local provider, mutually instructive, and provide an endorsement of their care when you leave. They know their community and their community has a level of trust in them. It's wise to build collegial relationships with them to provide quality healthcare for the community.
What are the legal requirements for practicing professionally?
We require healthcare professionals from visiting countries to have proper credentials in order to practice in the United States. herefore we should expect to submit our professional credentials to the host country and meet their standards for practice. It is important to ask the healthcare professionals in the host country about requirements. Pastors, educators, and other missionaries who are not healthcare professionals may not know what the legal requirements are for professional practice. The International Council of Nurses lists the governing nursing boards for each of the member countries. If there is no nurse or healthcare professional in the host country to assist you, you may want to contact their nursing board directly.
What are the legal requirements for importing healthcare supplies and pharmaceuticals?
Basic equipment (stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, thermometers, etc.) may be in short supply and should be brought with you. More complicated diagnostic and medical equipment that requires electricity needs to be carefully scrutinized for voltage, cycling, and availability of spare parts. The U.S. government may have restrictions on exporting some equipment to certain countries and the host country may impose import duty.
Many countries have an essential drugs list and requirements about packaging, labeling and expiration dates for pharmaceuticals. Often the commonly used drugs are available in the country. Consider purchasing them there to support the local economy and insure a continuous supply when you leave. Be aware that many common drugs may have different names in other countries. When groups bring in large quantities of pharmaceuticals and distribute them for free, that could interfere with the ability of the local pharmacy to stay in business and continue to provide needed medications for the community. WHO has recommended standards for donation of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
How do the care recipients understand western medicine?
Every culture has a worldview that explains concepts related to cause of disease, the place of suffering, the spiritual dimension of life, and what happens after death. The Christian worldview provides what we believe to be the God's truth on these issues. People of different cultures may understand these concepts differently. They may try to fit western medicine into their cultural understanding. For example, people who are accustomed to going to a traditional healer who wears special clothing and performs various magical incantations to find out which ancestor is causing their illness may see western healthcare professionals in a similar manner, with their professional dress, diagnostic testing, and prescriptions. A lab coat, stethoscope, and colored pills are viewed similarly to a traditional healer. Also, many cultures do not think either/or but both/and. Hence, they will seek both the traditional healer and western healthcare. Healing is then attributed to both the traditional healer and the western healthcare provider.
What will be the focus of the healthcare mission? Health promotion and prevention of disease? Curative care? Or a combination of prevention and cure?
Jesus cared for people holistically. He cared about their physical well-being as well as their relationship with God. Sometimes he cured a disease and then addressed their sins. Other times he forgave their sins and then healed their bodies. Keeping people well by preventing disease and treating problems early is one way of caring for people holistically. Immunization programs, health education to prevent common illnesses, and screening for health problems are important health programming and can be combined with the gospel message. But when people are sick and suffering, it is also important to address the health problem that is presented in order for the gospel to be heard and received. The purpose of the healthcare mission project may influence the focus of the project. Deciding on the focus of a health program will determine the type of healthcare personnel, equipment, and resources required for the mission.
Will the project include teaching? Who will be taught? What will be taught?
One of the best gifts a healthcare professional can give is the knowledge that they have. Nurses are accustomed to teaching patients and families about health. Nursing in countries with limited resources requires a focus on healthcare education. Language and cultural differences can be limiting factors for effective health education. Working with local nurses who know the culture and language will make healthcare education efforts more effective and can be informative for learning local health practices.
When teaching nursing practice to national nurses, it is important to approach the educational process from a learner stance. Nursing in countries with limited resources is practiced differently by necessity. Asking about what the current practice is -- and why -- can prevent a rush to judgment about the standards of nursing practice. Helping national nurses to think through clinical problems and potential ways of addressing them allows them to critically look at their nursing practice with the benefit of a colleague from North America. It affords opportunities to develop a trust that can become the basis for a relationship with a national nurse and lead to furthering Christian nursing in both the host and sending countries.


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Flight duration time from eSwatini to Myanmar:
This is the approximate flight duration times. The actual flight times may differ depending on the type and speed of aircraft.
Airports in Myanmar:
- Naypyidaw International Airport (NYT)
- Yangon International Airport (RGN)
The total air distance from eSwatini to Myanmar is 5376.9 miles or 8653.4 kilometers. This is the direct air distance or distance as the crow flies. Traveling on land involves larger distances.
Distance from Mbabane to cities in Myanmar:
- Mbabane to Yangon distance: 5267.8 miles


North Mole Fremantle WA
North mole is a rock wall which marks the entry into the swan river. The proximity to the shipping lanes means you have deep water close to the bank. This spot is known for a variety or species including snapper, whiting, squid and even the occasional Spanish Mackerel or Tuna have been caught.
Even if you have a boat, this spot is worth considering especially if the weather isn't quite calm enough to go out in open water. It actually can be more fruitful in a storm as crabs and small fish get injured in the swell and pushed into the area around North Mole. This in turn attracts predators such as Snapper.
Regardless of the wind direction, there is always a spot where you can have the wind to your back. There is a little inlet where a lot of boats and marine equipment are moored. If you time your tides right, you can easily get a feed of Herring or Whiting. Some Squid is also not uncommon.
Most people go towards the end of the point near the lighthouse to get their baits into deeper water.
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Relay For Life is the celebration of cancer survivorship and the support of caregivers throughout the cancer journey. Relay For Life honours and celebrates the hope that cancer survivors and caregivers give others fighting cancer.
O – OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED WITH CANSA
The energy and spirit of Relay For Life encourages meaningful year-round volunteer involvement and is a powerful way for individuals to remain involved with the CANSA mission. Involving more people in our life-saving work is crucial. Relay For Life is a great way to get survivors and caregivers to stay involved with CANSA year-round. Make them excited them about their role in the fight against cancer and help them explore how they can do this.
P – PROVIDE HOPE THROUGH INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND SERVICE
Relay For Life is about empowering participants to learn more, share more and do more in the fight against cancer. Through Relay, we provide quality information about community programmes and services that connect cancer survivors and caregivers to the CANSA service.
E – ENGAGE SURVIVORS & CAREGIVERS AS ACTIVE CANSA VOLUNTEERS
Relay For Life is not only about walking around a track, but to survivors and caregivers the steps taken at this life changing event are just the first of many opportunities to provide hope to others fighting cancer. It is important to invite, excite and explore these opportunities to help connect survivors and caregivers with the many ways that they can deepen their involvement with CANSA.
Share your story of hope and encouragement on Champions of Hope – CANSA Survivors Facebook group. (For all cancer survivors or caregivers)
Relay For Life Caregiver Initiative
Caregivers Providing Support – Touching People's Lives
Attention ALL Caregivers:
A caregiver is anyone who has provided daily care for someone with cancer, as a family member, friend or essential healthcare professional might. Caregivers are also those who have provided assistance or support for someone with cancer such as emotional support, transportation, helping with chores or meals, spiritual guidance, etc. No matter the type or extent of support provided, caregivers are "get it done" people who truly understand the magnitude of a cancer diagnosis, the importance of being there and of community. This understanding and the value of the care they provide is never diminished regardless of whether they are currently providing that care, their survivor or loved one is cancer free or their loved one is no longer with them. Each is a caregiver who deserves the opportunity to be thanked and recognized. All caregivers are important! If you think that sounds like a broad definition, you're right! If you think that sounds like nearly everyone you know, you're right! We know that many people already attending our events are caregivers. So how do we set out to create that atmosphere of appreciation, recognition, and support for those special people?
Creating an Atmosphere of Appreciation, Recognition & Support:
Relay offers numerous opportunities to create an atmosphere welcoming to all caregivers. Included here are a few suggested ways to help you get started.
- Treat caregivers to their own Welcome Center offering a thank you card, punch or deserts and a special caregiver activity (i.e. craft handmade flowers for Gratitude Garden, create personalized caregiver/love one buttons, caregiver handprint banner, etc…)
- Create a Gratitude Garden that contains handmade flowers with the survivor or caregivers' name in the center and the names and actions of caregivers on the petals.
- Create a Caregiver handprint wall/banner for messages to be written.
- Thank caregivers for all they do and telling their caregiver story.
- Specifically recruit caregivers to light luminaria or spell out HOPE or CURE Have a caregiver speaker at the survivor reception.
- Create stars with caregiver names and messages and hang in the survivor tent and around the track.
- Have a special caregiver lap inviting all caregivers to participate and ensuring caregivers whose survivors are no longer with are included. Special lap could be as part of opening ceremony or luminaria ceremony.
- Use caregiver banners for ceremonies, special laps and on display.
- Invite a caregiver to speak at your luminaria ceremony and include caregiver defining messaging.
- Create a "caregiver coupon book" that is given out to caregivers when they register. It contains coupons for different on–site activities or fundraisers throughout the day.
- Create a Foster a Caregiver program (for those not on team and those whose survivor is no longer with them).
Messaging: Display track signs defining what a caregiver is.
Messaging: Include caregiver defining messaging in opening ceremonies
Before & After Relay
- Recruit and identify a volunteer to your committee to plan and implement special caregiver activities and messaging.
- Include caregiver messaging in scripts and announcements and invite caregivers to speak at Relay meetings, launch events, etc.
- Offer caregiver coffees (similar to survivor coffees or receptions) throughout the year – honour them, educate them on CANSA offerings and engage them further in Relay.
- Put caregiver stickers on all name tags at meetings and pre–event activities.
- Include in all advertising and marketing caregiver messaging.
- Identify all opportunities to use caregiver defining messaging and promote inclusion of all caregivers.
- We've done a good job of promoting Survivor involvement by explaining just how important Survivors are to Relay For Life events.
- Begin a similar campaign with Caregivers, maybe a catchy slogan and include caregiver messaging.
Messaging: Include caregiver defining messaging in all event communications (email blasts, event website, newsletters, press releases, etc.) in an effort to reach all possible caregivers.
Messaging: If the event has a newsletter, include a small article each month about a caregiver that recognizes them. Include feature articles about caregivers currently providing care, those who have provided care and those whose loved one is no longer with them.


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23-02-15, 18:49
What are the roots of E1b1b (E-V13) living above the so called "Limes" (border of the Roman Empire)?
Eb1b above that line is not more than 3%. That is not much but one out of 33 can not be neglected.
On the internet and in the literature I see three theories about it:
E1b1b are Neolithic farmers who brought agriculture to the North. In Northern Europe this didn't went sudden but more gradual. The famers lived along the huntergatherers and finally mixed with them. Others have stated that this could not be the case because E1b1b expended from the Balkan not earlier than in the Bronze Age (Dienekes weblog).
The Roman theory from Steven Bird in which troops from the Balkan where due to higher E1b1b scores in Wales and parts of England. This can be a factor for these particular areas. But above Hadrian's Wall or the Rhine the Romans had no permanent stay. This makes the chances a lot smaller for Roman-German intermarriages than in their strongholds.
E1b1b is a Jewish heritage. This can partly be the case. But I've read that for 80% of the E1b1b Europeans this is not the case. Jewish are frequently represented in specific branches of E1b1b.
In my personal Y-DNA matter is my oldest known grand father Haye Jans most probably a farmer and/or sailor who lived in the seventeenth age in Wartena in the heart of Frisia. In this area is R1b-U106 (and some I1) way out dominant. So E1b1b (or E-117 or E-M35 or E-V13) dazzles me a bit. The closest match is with someone rooted in Sicily.... a remarkable fact (a nice Frisian-Sicilian combination:laughing:
Who can make me a little bit wiser?
Thanks in advance!
23-02-15, 19:06
Excuse me it's E1b1b above the Limes in stead of E1b1b


Chegg Guided Solutions for Physical Science with Modern Applications 5th Edition: Chapter 17
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 Solvents that have polar molecules dissolve both solutes with polar molecules and solutes that are ionic. For example, sodium chloride is an ionic compound, which is dissolved in water, which is polar solvent.
 Solvents that have nonpolar molecules dissolve solutes having nonpolar molecules. For example, oil has nonpolar molecules, which are dissolved in nonpolar solvent benzene.
 Solutes that have polar molecules do not dissolve solutes having nonpolar molecules. And solutes that have nonpolar molecules do not dissolve in solvents having polar molecules.
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Get to know your users better with Custom Event tracking
A look at the importance of using Google Analytics' custom events - with examples
Google Analytics has many useful features, but one that is often overlooked is custom event tracking. This is unfortunate considering the valuable insights custom events can provide about user behaviour on websites. Ultimately a better understanding of which elements of a website are used the most facilitates the creation of better user experiences.
UXB set-up custom event tracking on all the websites we build. The insights gained help us improve site performance for clients and inform the design and build of future sites.
So why are custom events so important?
Useful scenarios for custom events
Asset downloads
Custom event tracking can be used to monitor how many visitors follow links to document downloads such as forms or brochures. This can be especially useful when combined with goals to monitor conversions where the downloading of a document is a call to action on a webpage.
Clicks on links to social media pages
This not only tells you how useful your users find these social media links overall but also which channel they're most interested in.
Form opens vs. submissions
If you've got a form on your website such as a contact or booking form then it's valuable to understand how many people are submitting the form as a proportion of form opens. This can be done easily with custom events, which can also enable you to track whether users started but didn't complete a form and, if so, at which point they abandon the form. This will enable you to improve your website's forms to reduce abandonment rates.
Use of content filters
Where a section of a website provides a way of filtering content, such as with a drop down list or links to tags, custom events can be used to track how widely used these filters are but also which filters are the most popular. This will give you a better understanding of what content is of most interest to website visitors and may lead you to want to promote certain content outside of the filtered content or change the focus of your content strategy.
Interaction with slideshows
These days slideshows are a widely used feature on websites but how do you know how useful they are to your users without tracking interactions with them? Using custom events it's possible to track usage of slideshow previous, next, and control buttons. Clicks on links within slideshows could also be tracked as well as time spent with the mouse cursor hovered over the slideshow (there's a strong correlation between where a user positions their cursor and where they're looking on the screen).
Get tracking
Custom event tracking in Google Analytics is a powerful tool for understanding website usage. The data which these events provide can be invaluable for improving the user experience of website visitors. Considering how easy it is to track interactions with page widgets using custom events they should be considered an essential part of developing a new website. After all if you can't show how useful an element on a webpage is to your users then what's it doing there?
Configuring custom events requires a degree of technical knowledge and access to a website's source code. Detailed instructions can be found on Google Developers website.
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text: This paper is organized as follows. Section 1 explains the rational for splitting the upstream scheduling between the core and the RPD with a remote RPD US scheduler. Section 2 defines the DOCSIS upstream service model and the remote upstream scheduler service categories. Section 3 examines the split upstream scheduling impact on R-UEPI, and Section 4 examines the impact on R-DEPI. Section 5 discusses the remote US scheduler APIs using the data modeling approach. Section 6 explains how scheduling locality optimization may be applied to improve latency and efficiency for a R-PHY system as a whole. Finally, the paper will be concluded by summarizing the study highlights.


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What is the meaning of the 'the water-wraith was shrieking' in "Lord Ullin's Daughter"?
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This quote is part of a general description of the storm that is raging over the water which characterises how dangerous it was to go out on the ferry boat and to leave the safety of land. In this stanza, one of the key features is the way that the storm is personified, and this is certainly something that describing it as being the result of a "water-wraith" helps achieve:
By this the storm grew loud apace,
The water-wraith was shrieking;
And in the scowl of heaven each face
Grew dark as they were speaking.
Note how heaven is given a "scowl" as it is imagined as some kind of angry person, paralleling in fact the anger of Lord Ullin at his daughter's elopement. The "water-wraith" helps convey the violence of the storm and its impact on the water, because not only does it help imagine a supernatural being causing the turmoil but it also conveys the intensity of the tempest through the picture of this water-wraith "shrieking," with the use of onomatopoeia here enacting the sound of the water as it is churned and whipped by the elements. What is key is that even though the storm is described to be so ferocious and so intense, Lord Ullin's daughter would gladly face that than the anger of her father.
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If you haven't been to the Raise the Roof exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia, you don't know what you're missing. It's an interactive exhibit for kids of all ages right here in Richmond, VA. It's also engaging and entertaining for parents, grandparents, and all adults.
A tour of the exhibit with Nancy Tait, Manager of Communications and Stories at the Museum, gave me an inside view of the exhibit.
Raise the Roof offers hands-on experimentation with:
- Creating a structure
- Constructing a dome using simple machines
- Stepping into the world of Mongolian culture in a yurt
- Building your own trusses and testing tension, compression, and gravity
This incredible exhibit offers an opportunity to learn more about steel, concrete, and glass and how they come together to create massive structures. There are lessons about wind velocity and the effects of storms and natural disasters on buildings. They show how properly designed structures can withstand these natural elements.
An exciting part of the exhibit is seeing how experts are able to implode buildings. They include a demonstration of how explosives are meticulously placed throughout walls and structures to bring a building down on itself - without touching neighboring structures.
Kids will enjoy the many interactive elements of the exhibit where they can build a doghouse to withstand elements of weather. They can also build their own structures using Kapla blocks. These unique blocks are intended to be stacked and remain in place thanks to gravity. They do not have snaps or interlocking parts and are not meant to be used with glue. Kids build all types of structures with these wooden blocks.


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Definition from Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
A court order allowing a motion or other legal matter to be set at a time shorter than provided by law or court rules. Shortening time is usually granted when the time for trial or some other court action is approaching and a hearing must be heard promptly by the judge. Example: Local rules require that a party give the other side ten days' notice before a hearing. If the trial is set to begin in nine days, a court might shorten the time to schedule a hearing to five days, provided the notice is served within 24 hours.
Definition provided by Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:24 pm


Executive Director, School Police-Duval County Public Schools (FL)
Job Summary
To lead the Duval County School Police Department and continue to advance its commitment to safety for students, staff, and the community in a supportive teaching and learning environment. Administers a comprehensive school police function, including but not limited to, law enforcement, criminal investigations, records management, emergency communications, youth and gang violence prevention and intervention, professional training and development, and student/community education.
Essential Functions
1. Leads, directs, designs, implements, supervises and manages all School Police operations, policies, procedures, administrative guidelines, guiding documents and training programs including identifying, implementing and evaluating policies, procedures, and best practices associated with school safety/security, public safety, law enforcement, and emergency management.
2. Directs and supervises all law enforcement activities and insures that district law enforcement policies, practices, and standard operation procedures are in accordance with federal, state, and local laws including the creation of the annual report.
3. Oversees recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, monitoring, appraising and disciplining of staff.
4. Works professionally and collaboratively with all district personnel. Responds to school needs, administrator and principal requests, and community inquires in a timely and effective manner.
5. Plans and coordinates with local law enforcement officers all requests for other police assistance.
6. Provides executive-level leadership in shortand long-term planning, organization, and implementation of District policing, law enforcement, safety, and security goals and objectives.
7. Directs and supervises the annual physical audits, safety/security assessments, briefings and safety-related training of all schools and buildings including school personnel, students, and staff. Recommends corrective action to the superintendent as appropriate.
8. Coordinates and designs protection/security strategies for large and special events held on school properties including travel.
9. Develops the department's budget and tracks all expenditures. This includes establishing criteria for purchasing, maintaining and replacing police equipment.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Fifteen (15) years police supervisory experience or five (5) years police administrative experience.
Certifications & Licenses: State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certificate as a Law Enforcement Officer.
For more information and to apply online, please visit: _URL_


Why South Koreans are two years older at home than they are abroad
Lee Dong Kil's daughter Lee Yoon Seol celebrates the 100th day of her birth in Daejeon, South Korea Credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP
People living in South Korea have two ages - but that could be set to change.
A politician in the ultra-modern Asian country is working to overturn a centuries-old tradition which sees babies become one-year-old on the day of their birth - and then get an additional year tacked on when the calendar hits January 1.
The move comes amid complaints the system is an anachronistic, time-wasting custom which drags down an otherwise forward thinking nation.
For parents whose babies are born in December, it can be especially painful.
One hour after his daughter's birth in the central city of Daejeon at 10pm on December 31 of last year, Lee Dong Kil posted the news on social media.
Lee Dong Kil holds his daughter Lee Yoon Seol as his wife Ryu Da Gyeong sits at their house in Daejeon Credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP
His friends immediately showered him with congratulatory messages.
"An hour later, when the new year began, they phoned me again to say congratulations for my baby becoming two years old," said Mr Lee, who is 32 internationally but 34 in South Korea.
"I thought, 'Ah, right. She's now two years old, though it's been only two hours since she was born. What the heck!'"
 - Why does South Korea use the strange age system?
The origins of the traditional age reckoning system are not clear.
Being one-year-old at birth may be linked to the time a baby spends in its mothers' womb or to an ancient Asian numerical system that did not have the concept of zero.
Becoming a year older on January 1 is even harder to explain.
It could be that ancient Koreans cared a lot about the year in which they were born in the Chinese 60-year cycle but, without regular calendars, did not care much about the specific day they were born; so they mostly ignored the day of their birth and instead marked another year of age on the day of the Lunar New Year, according to senior curator Jung Yonhak, at the National Folk Museum of Korea.
This may have then shifted to the solar new year on January 1 as the South began embracing the Western calendar.
 - Is South Korea the only country to use the system?
South Koreans use the system in daily life - including when it comes to dating. Credit: AP
Perhaps unsurprisingly, yes.
Neighbouring North Korea uses the Western age calculating system, but they have a twist: they follow their own calendar based on the birth of national founder and president-for-life Kim Il Sung.
The year of your birth is still incredibly important in South Korea and lumps linked children together for life, for example through education.
Other Asian countries, including Japan and Vietnam, abandoned the Chinese-style age system amid an influx of Western culture.
Officially, South Korea has used Western-style calculations since the early 1960s.
But its citizens still embrace the old-fashioned system in their daily lives because the government has done little to get people to change over to the Western style.
Most South Koreans are simply accustomed to living with two ages.
Read more: 'New significant technical issues' found in Huawei technology
Lee Dong Kil with his wife and daughter Credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP
 - How do people celebrate the anniversary of their birth?
People do not hold massive joint birthday parties on New Year's Day; they just celebrate their birthday on the days they were born.
Young people consider themselves another year old on solar New Year's Day (January 1) while older people often use the Lunar New Year's Day.
Many family restaurants do not charge babies if they are 36 months old or younger, so parents often calculate their babies' ages under the Western method when they are dining out.
Some South Koreans still worry that the practice makes their nation look odd on the international stage.
Read more: South Korea and US to end springtime military drills to back diplomacy
South Korean women in traditional attire in the nation's capital, Seoul. Credit: AP
 - What does it mean for people from abroad?
Many foreign journalists in Seoul ask Koreans what year and month they were born to calculate their Western age for news stories.
There are also some who say the concept of "Korean age" encourages a fixation on age-based social standing in this seniority-based country.
In South Korea, those born in the same year often treat each other as equals, while people must use honorific titles to address those born earlier, rather than directly using their names.
Ahn Chang-gun, from the south-eastern city of Gimhae, said he felt "empty" when his first child became two on January 1 2013, about two weeks after his wife delivered him after eight years of marriage.
"He was this precious baby that we finally had, but I felt that all of a sudden two years had just gone by and yet I hadn't done anything for my baby," said Mr Ahn.
Read more: Thousands angle for glory at South Korean ice fishing festival
Seo Hyo Sun was upset when her baby was born early and became two just 48 hours later/ Credit: Lee Jin-man/AP
Parents whose babies are born in December often worry about their children falling behind others born earlier in the same year, though worries gradually disappear as their children age.
When Seo Hyo Sun, from Buchon, just west of Seoul, was taken to hospital to get a caesarean section on December 29, she could not stop weeping because her baby's due date was supposed to be January 7.
"Tears kept flowing. … My doctor told me the baby wanted to come out today so let's just celebrate," said Ms Seo, 31 in international age.
"When I awoke from my anaesthesia, I felt really grateful … because my baby was born healthy. That was enough."
 - How is South Korea planning to change the age system?
In January, politician Hwang Ju-hong tabled a bill aimed at requiring the government to put international ages in official documents and encouraging citizens to go with their international ages in everyday life.
It is the first legislative attempt to abolish "Korean age".
"It is aimed at resolving confusion and inefficiency caused by the mixed use of age-counting systems," Hwang said in the proposed legislation.
Hwang's office said a parliamentary committee discussion and a public hearing on the issue are expected in coming months.
Choi Min Kyung says the age system isn't such a bad thing after all. Credit: Ahn Young-joon/AP
Surveys in recent years showed more South Koreans supported international age though it was not clear how seriously they wanted a change.
"If we use international age, things could get more complicated because it's a society that cares so much about which year you were born," said Lim KyoungJae, 46, head of the Seoul-based Miko Travel agency.
"We should also definitely count the time of a baby being conceived and growing in its mother's womb."
Mr Lim's employee Choi Min Kyung, who is 26 internationally and 28 in South Korea, disagreed.
"It's good to be two years younger … (especially) when you meet men" on blind dates, Ms Choi said with a laugh.
"There is a big difference between 26 and 28."


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Iowa schools are governed by various rules, laws and regulations set by local (community), state and federal policymakers and lawmakers.
Proposed Administrative Rules must follow a strict timeline --including public hearings, approval by the State Board of Education, and approval by the Administrative Rules Review Committee -- before they become effective. More Information
When an appeal is filed with the Department, and a hearing is held, an administrative law judge writes a proposed decision based on testimony and evidence presented during the hearing. A final decision is then issued by either the Director (CACFP, Transportation, and Athletic) or the State Board of Education (all others except Special Education).
When an appeal is filed with the Department about a special education issue, an administrative law judge writes a final decision based on testimony and evidence presented during the hearing.
The term "Iowa Code" refers to any statute that is enacted by the legislature and signed by the Governor. At times, Iowa Code dictates that a state agency should develop additional Iowa Administrative Code (also simply called rules) to further define or operationalize a given piece of Iowa Code. Both have the force of law once put in place.
Administrative Rules are written by state agencies to implement laws passed by the Legislature. Proposed Rules must have a public hearing and be approved by the Administrative Rules Review Committee. Upon approval, they have the force of law.
A series of items of interest of a legal nature included in each issue of the School Leader Update. The topics listed below are ones that are universally true and always relevant. More Information


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The utilization of microscope objectives (MOs) in digital holographic microscopy (DHM) has associated effects that are not present in conventional optical microscopy. The remaining phase curvature, which can ruin the quantitative phase imaging, is the most evident and analyzed. As phase imaging is considered, this interest has made possible the development of different methods of overcoming its undesired consequences. Additionally to the effects in phase imaging, there exist a set of less obvious conditions that have to be accounted for as MOs are utilized in DHM to achieve diffraction-limit operation. These conditions have to be considered even in the case in which only amplitude or intensity imaging is of interest. In this paper, a thorough analysis of the physical parameters that control the appropriate utilization of MOs in DHM is presented. A regular DHM system is theoretically modeled on the basis of the imaging theory. The Fourier spectrum of the recorded hologram is analyzed to evaluate the performance of the DHM. A set of the criteria that consider the microscope features and the recording parameters to achieve DHM operation at the diffraction limit is derived. Numerical modeling and experimental results are shown to validate our findings.
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The surname labbel was first used as a surname by the people of ancient French region of Gascogne
. It was a name for a person distinguished by great physical beauty. Interestingly, the name labbel was originally derived from the Old French words la belle, which means beautiful.
Early Origins of the labbel family
The surname labbel was first found in Gascony (French: Gascogne), an area of southwest France bordering Spain
, that was part of the "Province of Guyenne and Gascony" prior to the French Revolution, where they held a family seat
in the honor of the seigneurie of De Labels, a village in the Basses-Pyrénées in the arrondisement of de Mauléon.
The Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae also lists Le Bel in Normandy in 1189. CITATION[CLOSE]
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X) One of the earliest notables of the family was Jean Le Bel (c. _PHONE_), a Flemish chronicle and soldier. He was one of the first chroniclers to write in French instead of Latin. As a soldier, he joined with Jean, Count de Beaumont on his travels to England and Scotland in 1327.
Early History of the labbel family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our labbel research.Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1573, 1674, 1734, 1703, 1696 and 1768 are included under the topic Early labbel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
labbel Spelling Variations
French surnames were subject to numerous alterations in spelling because of the various cultural groups that inhabited specific regions. Eventually, each region possessed its own local
dialect of the French language. The early development of the French language, however, was also influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire
. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance
. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name labbel is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations
of the name include Lebel, LeBel, LaBelle, Belle, Bell, Labelle, Label, LaBell, LaBel, LeBelle, LeBaile, LaBaile, Lebaile and many more.
Early Notables of the labbel family (pre 1700)
Notable amongst the family at this time was Firmin Lebel (d. 1573), French composer and choir director; Alexis-Simon Belle (_PHONE_), French painter, member of well known family of painters... Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early labbel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the labbel family to the New World and Oceana
In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name labbel has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name labbel were Nicolas Lebel who arrived in Quebec from Normandy
in 1657; Pierre Lebel arrived in Quebec from Ile-de-France in 1724; Guillaume LaBelle arrived in Quebec from Normandy


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Abstract: There are several proposed or developed systems to locate faults on power transmission Lines. The conventional systems employ methods that are very different from the proposed one. They are based on transient detection on phase cables and make the measurements only at the edges of the transmission line to estimate the fault position. These systems do not perform well with branched transmission lines because of line reactions at the branching points, and neither with parallel lines because of the mutual coupling of adjacent circuits. Here, we propose a new method to locate faults on transmission towers. Line-to-ground Or line-to-line faults induce voltages, which on partially to ground through the towers. In the towers closest to the fault position, the voltages are greater and this behaviour can be used to locate the fault
Keywords: Sensors; X Bee.


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Nova Scotia Black Experience Through the Centuries By Bridglal Pachai
The Nova Scotia Black Experience Through the Centuries is a comprehensive account of the African Nova Scotian struggle to build a vital community in the face of racial discrimination. Originally published in two volumes as Beneath the Clouds of the Promised Land, this illustrated edition has been extensively updated and includes a new chapter tracing the experiences of Nova Scotia's black community into the twenty-first century. Author Bridglal Pachai profiles the individuals and organizations that fought for equality in education, business, politics, religion, and the arts, and carved a path for tomorrow's leaders. Covering more than four hundred years of a people's history, heritage, and culture, The Nova Scotia Black Experience Through the Centuries is a powerful record, indispensable to any study of the province's history.


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Fly masks paired with an insect repellant, can greatly reduce the amount of stress faced by your horse during fly season. An alternative to traditional insect repellants, we also carry feed throughs which when ingested can help ward off pesky insects without the use of sprays.
Dr. Timothy Gibb, Clinical Professor of Entomology at Purdue Agricultural University in Indiana, explained: "Fly masks are used to relieve the stress that a horse deals with when continually fighting flies – primarily the face fly. Face flies are persistent and annoying while they feed around the eyes and nose of horses. They are capable of transmitting eye-worm to horses but this is not common. The mask simply acts as a physical barrier between the horse and the flies."


rdesktop(1) rdesktop(1)
 rdesktop - Remote Desktop Protocol client
 rdesktop [options] server[:port]
 rdesktop is a client for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), used in a number of Microsoft products including Windows NT Terminal Server, Windows
 2000 Server, Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server.
 -u
 Username for authentication on the server.
 -d
 Domain for authentication.
 -s
 Startup shell for the user - starts a specific application
 instead of Explorer.
 -c
 The initial working directory for the user. Often used in combination with -s to set up a fixed login environment.
 -p
 The password to authenticate with. Note that this may have no
 effect if "Always prompt for password" is enabled on the server.
 WARNING: if you specify a password on the command line it may be
 visible to other users when they use tools like ps. Use -p - to
 make rdesktop request a password at startup (from standard
 -n
 Client hostname. Normally rdesktop automatically obtains the
 hostname of the client.
 -k
 Keyboard layout to emulate. This requires a corresponding
 keymap file to be installed. The standard keymaps provided with
 rdesktop follow the RFC1766 naming scheme: a language code followed by a country code if necessary - e.g. en-us, en-gb, de,
 fr, sv, etc. The default is en-us (a US keyboard).
 -g
 Desktop geometry (WxH). If geometry is the special word
 "workarea", the geometry will be fetched from the extended window manager hints property _NET_WORKAREA, from the root window.
 The geometry can also be specified as a percentage of the whole
 screen, e.g. "-g 80%".
 -f Enable fullscreen mode. This overrides the window manager and
 causes the rdesktop window to fully cover the current screen.
 Fullscreen mode can be toggled at any time using Ctrl-Alt-Enter.
 -b Force the server to send screen updates as bitmaps rather than
 using higher-level drawing operations.
 -B Use the BackingStore of the Xserver instead of the integrated
 one in rdesktop.
 -e Disable encryption. This option is only needed (and will only
 work) if you have a French version of NT TSE.
 -E Disable encryption from client to server. This sends an
 encrypted login packet, but everything after this is unencrypted
 (including interactive logins).
 -m Do not send mouse motion events. This saves bandwidth, although
 some Windows applications may rely on receiving mouse motion.
 -C Use private colourmap. This will improve colour accuracy on an
 8-bit display, but rdesktop will appear in false colour when not
 -D Hide window manager decorations, by using MWM hints.
 -K Do not override window manager key bindings. By default rdesktop attempts to grab all keyboard input when it is in focus.
 -S
 Enable single application mode. This option can be used when
 running a single, maximized application (via -s). When the minimize button of the windows application is pressed, the rdesktop
 window is minimized instead of the remote application. The maximize/restore button is disabled. For this to work, you must
 specify the correct button size, in pixels. The special word
 "standard" means 18 pixels.
 -T
 Sets the window title.
 -N Enable numlock syncronization between the Xserver and the remote
 RDP session. This is useful with applications that looks at the
 numlock state, but might cause problems with some Xservers like
 -X
 Embed rdesktop-window in another window. The windowid is
 expected to be decimal.
 -a
 Sets the colour depth for the connection (8, 15, 16 or 24).
 More than 8 bpp are only supported when connecting to Windows XP
 (up to 16 bpp) or newer. Note that the colour depth may also be
 limited by the server configuration.
 -z Enable compression of the RDP datastream. This currently only
 works for a colour depth of 8bpp.
 -x
 Changes default bandwidth performance behaviour for RDP5. By
 default only theming is enabled, and all other options are disabled (corresponding to modem (56 Kbps)). Setting experience to
 b[roadband] enables menu animations and full window dragging.
 Setting experience to l[an] will also enable the desktop wallpaper. Setting experience to m[odem] disables all (including
 themes). Experience can also be a hexidecimal number containing
 the flags.
 -P Enable caching of bitmaps to disk (persistent bitmap caching).
 This generally improves performance (especially on low bandwidth
 connections) and reduces network traffic at the cost of slightly
 longer startup and some disk space. (10MB for 8-bit colour,
 20MB for 15/16-bit colour and 30MB for 24-bit colour sessions)
 -r
 Enable redirection of the specified device on the client, such
 that it appears on the server. Note that the allowed redirections may be restricted by the server configuration.
 Following devices are currently supported:
 -r comport:=,...
 Redirects serial devices on your client to the server. Note that
 if you need to change any settings on the serial device(s), do
 so with an appropriate tool before starting rdesktop. In most
 OSes you would use stty. Bidirectional/Read support requires
 Windows XP or newer. In Windows 2000 it will create a port, but
 it's not seamless, most shell programs will not work with it.
 -r disk:=,...
 Redirects a path to the share \\tsclient\ on the
 server (requires Windows XP or newer). The share name is limited
 to 8 characters.
 -r lptport:=,...
 Redirects parallel devices on your client to the server. Bidirectional/Read support requires Windows XP or newer. In Windows
 2000 it will create a port, but it's not seamless, most shell
 programs will not work with it.
 -r printer:[=],...
 Redirects a printer queue on the client to the server. The
 is the name of the queue in your local system.
 defaults to a simple PS-driver unless you specify one.
 Keep in mind that you need a 100% match in the server environment, or the driver will fail. The first printer on the command
 line will be set as your default printer.
 -r sound:[local|off|remote]
 Redirects sound generated on the server to the client. "remote"
 only has any effect when you connect to the console with the -0
 option. (Requires Windows XP or newer).
 -0 Attach to the console of the server (requires Windows Server
 2003 or newer).
 -4 Use RDP version 4.
 -5 Use RDP version 5 (default).
 Main website of rdesktop
 March 2005 rdesktop(1)
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The French word ennui describes a feeling that combines tiredness and boredom. Ennui is one version of "the blahs."
Though it sounds it little fancy — maybe because it comes from French — ennui is a common feeling that everybody experiences: being bored and tired. School and work fill lots of people with ennui. A terrible TV show could create ennui. If you feel like your life is going nowhere, ennui could set in. When you're feeling ennui, you might as well take a nap, because you're too drowsy and uninterested to do much of anything else.
Definitions of ennui
 1. noun
 the feeling of being bored by something tedious
 synonyms: boredom, tedium
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 a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction
 type of:
 the feeling of being displeased and discontent
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Data visualization researcher Manuel Lima is putting a lot of effort into finding ways to make information visually appealing and more useful. In this great TED Talk he explains how knowledge organically grows and evolves over time in human history. Whether you have an interest in Big Data, knowledge management or education in general – this 12 minute speech by Manuel Lima could be the highlight of your day. Enjoy!
TED Talks: Manuel Lima – A visual history of human knowledge


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Instant availability of BOM
Generate any type of BOM in formats Excel, Parabuild spread sheet or text file. All information is taken from the 3D model which ensures reliable and accurate results.
Here are some of the default Parabuild BOM types :
- Single Parts for production/ordering
- Assemblies with or without parts
- Overview of bolt-linked assemblies, including bolts
- Cutting list (enumeration per part)
- Cutting list with images (for production of slope/skew cuts)
- Revisions comparison
Easy estimating and bidding
Parabuild allows you to create a draft of the project in a minimum amount of time. The Context modeler allows quick and accurate drawing of structural steel. If you are starting from a BIM Ifc file, import it into Parabuild and add connections with ease. Once you have a preliminary model, the BOM helps you to quickly make accurate estimates.
Customize titles, columns, totals and subtotals, and more. Assign the columns that determine grouping and sorting.
Restrict the bill to specific phases or revisions, or use other criteria to generate bills for specific parts of the project.
Parabuild has a cutting stock problem solver. Parabuild extracts the members that need to be cut from the 3D model. You only need to provide the lengths per section shape that are available from your stock or supplier. Parabuild calculates how to cut the members out of the stock lengths with minimized material loss.


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A transwarp theory or a transwarp equation was the theoretical model of a transwarp application in technology.
A transwarp theory on transwarp beaming was an equation originally postulated by Starfleet officer Montgomery Scott in the mid-23rd century, whereby it was possible to beam an object or person from one planet to an adjacent one, from one star system to another, or even to a starship traveling at high warp. By 2387, Scott had perfected his equations to a functioning technology. (Star Trek; Star Trek Into Darkness)
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The Modern Maximum refers to the period of relatively high solar activity which began with Solar Cycle 15 in 1914. It reached a maximum in Cycle 19 during the late 1950s and may have ended with the peak of Cycle 23 in 2000, as Cycle 24 is recording, at best, very muted solar activity. Another proposed end date for the maximum is 2007, with the decline phase of Cycle 23. In any case, the low solar activity of Cycle 24 in the 2010s marked a new period of reduced solar activity.
This maximum period is a natural example of solar variation, and one of many that are known from proxy records of past solar variability. The Modern Maximum reached a double peak once in the 1950s and again during the 1990s.


For Motorcycle
hit-air airbag system
hit-air airbag system
Testing Institution
Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI)
World-famous JARI was established in April 1969 to engage in general research on automobiles. They do test-research, consultation, joint study etc. related to automobiles and have been expanding into a wider field of industrial activity.
Outline of the Test
This study was conducted to evaluate the performances of airbag jackets developed for the crash protection of motorcycle riders. The items of evaluation were: the rider protection performance against impact for the airbag jacket to fully inflate. A biofidelic dummy capable of measuring impacts on the human body was employed. Impacts were applied by a 23kg-mass impactor to the dummy fitted with an airbag jacket, and the impacts on the neck and chest of the dummy were measured in order to evaluate the rider protection performances of various airbag jackets.
Impact Test on Airbag Jackets
In the neck impact test the target impact speed was set at 5.6 m/s (20 km/h). The dummy was set in the targeted impact position so that the upper end of the impactor's impact face would come as close as possible to but not in contact with the rear lower end of the helmet, while the vertical centerline of the impactor would overlap with that of the dummy. The airbag jacket was manually inflated before each test round.
Neck Impact Test
Table 1 Results of neck impact test
Airbag jacket
Impact speed
Neck shear
Neck tension force (N)
Neck flexion
bending moment (Nm)
POLICE 5.6 -_PHONE_ 87
FRANCE 5.6 -_PHONE_ 49
NW 5.6 -_PHONE_ 58
Race Model
5.6 -_PHONE_ 59
MC2 5.6 -_PHONE_ 72
MLV 5.6 -_PHONE_ 59
Table 1 shows the results of the neck impact test. The test results were evaluated according to the injury criteria provided in the US FMVSS 208 on occupant crash protection.
The criteria adopted in the neck impact test were: fore-and-aft shear 3,100 N, vertical tension force 4,170 N, and forward flexion bending moment 190 Nm. It was found that except for the 4,330 N tension force recorded in N-10 test round, all the test results clearly satisfied the neck injury criteria.
While injury criteria provided in various regulations are judged in relation to maximum values, there are proposals to adopt the duration of a generated force as an additional criterion whereby the values of a generated force are judged in relation to the duration of the same force.Figure 2 shows the protection standard values of neck shear; similarly, Figure 3 shows the protection standard values of neck tension force. In both of the graphs, the measurement results are plotted in relation to the duration of neck shear or neck tension force. It was found that the measured shear and tension force values in all but SKV test rounds fell in the "small possibility of serious injury" zone. Therefore, it can be deduced that if a rider is to receive an impact equivalent with the impacts applied in this study (by a 23 kg mass at a 20 km/h impact speed), the rider will be able to reduce the severity of neck injury to less than serious injury by wearing an airbag jacket.


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Steps to regenerate background text images under res-*dpi/images/
 1. Build the recovery_l10n app:
 cd bootable/recovery && mma -j32
 2. Install the app on the device (or emulator) with the intended dpi.
 - For example, we can use Nexus 5 to generate the text images under res-xxhdpi.
 - We can set up the maximum width of the final png image in res/layout/main.xml Currently, the image width is 1200px for xxxhdpi, 900px for xxhdpi and 480px for xhdpi/hdpi/mdpi.
 - When using the emulator, make sure the NDK version matches the current repository. Otherwise, the app may not work properly.
 adb install $PATH_TO_APP
 3. Run the app, select the string to translate and press the 'go' button.
 4. After the app goes through the strings for all locales, pull the output png file from the device.
 adb root && adb pull /data/data/
 5. Compress the output file put it under the corresponding directory.
 - "pngcrush -c 0..." converts "text-out.png" into a 1-channel image, which is accepted by Recovery. This also compresses the image file by ~60%.
 - zopflipng could further compress the png files by ~10%, more details in
 - If you're using other png compression tools, make sure the final text image works by running graphic tests under the recovery mode.
 pngcrush -c 0 text-out.png $OUTPUT_PNG


Industrial IoT Smart Multi Sensor
Industrial IoT Smart Multi Sensor
A unique IoT sensor that combines two critical sensors for climate control and energy efficiency which enables the building power management system to determine whether a room or area is occupied or consuming too much energy by AC low temperature.
The motion IoT sensor detects and reports when motion is detected in the covered area, or after a silence detected (no motion for specified timeslot).
The temperature IoT sensor will report the measured temperature at different points in the area, which will provide better accuracy for the HVAC system to achieve the desired temperature without losing much power. Also, an unusual measured temperature will indicate the miss-use of the HVAC system, which will be automatically optimized and adapted by MindoLife building power management system.
 1. Detection of motion & no motion in a room or area.
 2. Measures the temperature in the closest atmosphere.
 3. Working in 12v
 4. IoT based


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Help making a calculator 21.01.2020 14:43
I'm in doubt how to make a calculator.
need to convert a unit of weight (kg) into caloric weight, as follows:
if weight is <10kg = caloric weight is: weight x 1
if the weight is> 10kg and <20kg = (weight - 10) x 0.5 + 10
if weight is> 20 = (weight - 15) x 0.2 + 15
weight: ( form )
caloric weight: ( result )
result example 1:
Weight: 7kg
Caloric Weight : 7kg
result example 2:
Weight: 15kg
Caloric Weight : 12,5kg
result example 3:
Weight: 35kg
Caloric Weight : 18kg
Re: Help making a calculator 22.01.2020 08:55
first you need to create your input fields, in this case weight, that you will receive at the code section as $weight. Then you can write your math at the code section and introduce the result into your variable (if you call it'result', then you need to fill the $result variable, for ex):
For your case you also need to use 'if' clauses, so you can check the proper syntax here:
In order to build this kind of code
if($weight<10) {
And finally, you can write your result at the output section with
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The Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC) was founded under the name Carnegie Mellon Action Project (CMAP) in 1968. Its original purpose was to aid the university in recruiting African American students and provide them with subsequent academic and supportive services to assure their progress toward graduation. In the fall of 1991, Hispanic and Native American students became a part of CMAP's target population. In the spring of 2005, after evaluating Carnegie Mellon's advising needs and in adherence with new educational mandates, CMAP transitioned to the Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC). It has refocused its advising efforts and broadened its audience without losing sight of the university's commitment to diversity.
The Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC) is committed to supporting students in their academic and personal development. We work with students to maximize their educational experience by promoting informed and responsible decision making. As an advocate for diversity and inclusiveness, CMARC promotes social and academic networks between peers, communities, and cultures.
To build a supportive, intellectual and social community across diverse cultures and empower students to excel on their path toward academic and personal success.
Our Guiding Principles
- All ethnic minority students CAN be successful at Carnegie Mellon. We assume competency and maintain a high standard of performance.
- We recognize a great deal of diversity within this diverse group and accept each student as an individual with a different life story.
- We ascribe to intrusive holistic directive advising. This requires us to play different roles in our advising relationships.
- We assist students to understand, interpret and negotiate the expectations attached to the academic and social culture at Carnegie Mellon.
- We emphasize community engagement as a major component in retention.
- We strongly encourage and facilitate peer mentoring, group study and role modeling. This helps reduce the feelings of isolation that can result from the absence of a critical mass of ethnic minority students.
- We believe in collaborating, partnering, and working cooperatively with Carnegie Mellon departments, corporations, alumni, and parents to support student success.


CBeebies launches a mindfulness app for kids voiced by Stephen Fry - here's how to download it
Friday, 8th May 2020, 3:30 pm
Updated Friday, 8th May 2020, 3:30 pm
CBeebies has released a new mindfulness app activity voiced by Stephen Fry to help children during lockdown
The app experience, called Your Mindful Garden, aims to teach children between 0 - 6 years old, how to develop mindful habits.
It's aimed at helping them through difficult and unexpected times such as the coronavirus pandemic.
The new app activity comes after the BBC expanded their education website BBC Bitesize, to help children learn during lockdown.
What activities are included in the app?
According to the CBeebies website, Your Mindful Garden provides three activities to complete daily, which aim to increase "focus, creativity and calm" in children.
"Your Mindful Garden teaches valuable techniques to help children de-stress and unwind - useful skills both in these tough times and for later in life," reads a statement on its website.
In-app hide and seek with CBeebies characters is one example of the concentration based activities, while some creative activities include raking patterns in a zen garden.
Creative and concentration based activities "help to clear and relax the mind", according to the children's television channel.
The third and final activity is always geared towards calming the child. This can range from physical activities such as stretches to breathing exercises.
"From learning to stretch with a new monkey friend to breathing along with a frog, it's all about learning valuable techniques that can help improve children's wellbeing," the website says.
Why is it called Your Mindful Garden?
The app activity gets its name from one of its core components. Your Mindful Garden asks children to virtually dig a hole in the app to plant a mindfulness tree.
Once they have completed a full set of three daily activities, they are rewarded with an in-app surprise element which is added to their tree.
Stephen Fry, who voices the app experience said: "It was such a pleasure to be involved with a simple, but beautifully designed idea like this. I hope and believe that many children will find the game fun, engaging and helpful in their journeys through life."
How can I get the app?
Your mindful Garden which was developed with the help of a professional mindfulness consultant, is now available for free in the CBeebies Go Explore app, which itself can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play or Amazon App Stores.


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Pitot tube
Another one of those awesome hydrodynamics toys: A Pitot tube!
This is what it looks like:
Pitot tube. The tip pointing downward in this picture would point right into the flow.
What you can't see here is the little hole at the tip of the tube that is pointing downwards in the picture. What the Pitot tube measures is the pressure difference between that hole (the stagnation pressure since it's the stagnation point) and the vents some 3.5 cm above (the static pressure), from which you can calculate the dynamic pressure, hence air speed of a plane (if the Pitot tube was mounted on said plane) or, in our case, the speed of air flow from a fan relative to a stationary Pitot tube.
Again, I'm sadly too lazy to calculate anything, but you can take the measurements from the movie below and do it yourself if you so desire! :-)


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Environmental SLAPPs in the UK: threat or opportunity?
Hilson, C. (2016) Environmental SLAPPs in the UK: threat or opportunity? Environmental Politics, 25 (2). pp. 248-267. ISSN _PHONE_
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Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) brought against the environmental movement in the UK since the 1990s are examined. SLAPPs, a form of Green backlash, have been mobilised across a wide range of policy areas that have seen vigorous campaigning and protest by the movement, including roads, GMOs and, more recently, climate change. SLAPPs are typically regarded as a threat, designed to close down democratic free speech and protest. However, in the UK, there are some notable cases where the environmental movement has been able to use agency to convert what may appear as a legal threat into a positive legal or media opportunity.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 23:56 in Biology & Nature
A plant-eating predator from Japan could be used to control a superweed spreading throughout the UK, scientists believe.
- Dow AgriSciences, MU researcher develop a way to control'superweed'Fri, 21 Jan 2011, 17:02:35 EST
- 'Plant-eating predator to fight superweed is not magic bullet'Tue, 14 Oct 2008, 11:15:21 EDT
- Glyphosate-resistant'superweeds' may be less susceptible to diseasesTue, 17 Jul 2012, 14:04:36 EDT
- Duck-billed dinosaurs outgrew predators to surviveTue, 5 Aug 2008, 20:42:29 EDT
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In the complex landscape of immigration and visa regulations, the "No Recourse to Public Funds" (NRPF) condition is a term that often arises. This condition, which is attached to certain visas in the UK, has significant implications for immigrants and their access to public resources. In this blog, we will delve into the details of the NRPF condition, understanding what it entails and how it affects those subjects to it.
Understanding the NRPF Condition
The NRPF condition is a restriction imposed on individuals who are in the UK on specific types of visas set out in paragraph 6 of the immigration rules. Essentially, it means that these individuals are not eligible to access certain public funds and benefits. The condition is in place to ensure that those granted temporary visas do not become a burden on the UK's welfare system.
Check if your immigration status lets you claim public funds
You're always allowed to claim public funds if you have any of the following:
- British or Irish citizenship
- settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme
- indefinite leave - unless you came to the UK on an adult dependent relative visa
- refugee status or humanitarian protection
- right of abode
You can't claim public funds if you don't have a right to be in the UK.
If you have any other immigration status
- Check your immigration documents, including:
- your biometric residence permit
- your decision letter from the Home Office
- your online immigration status if you have one
You're not usually allowed to claim public funds if it says 'no public funds' or 'no recourse to public funds' on your documents. This is called having a 'no public funds condition'.
If your immigration documents don't say you have a no public funds condition, you can claim public funds.
If you came to the UK as a visitor, you have a no public funds condition. This includes if you scanned your passport at an 'eGate' and didn't get any immigration documents.
Implications of NRPF
Having the NRPF condition on a visa means that individuals cannot access various public funds and benefits, including:
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Universal Credit
This restriction can pose challenges for individuals and families who may face financial difficulties while residing in the UK. It places the responsibility for financial support squarely on the visa holder and their sponsor (if applicable).
Which public funds are restricted from access due to this condition?
There is a definitive list of what counts as "public funds" for the purposes of the Immigration Rules at paragraph 6:
- attendance allowance
- carers allowance
- child benefit
- child tax credit
- council tax benefit
- council tax reduction
- disability living allowance
- discretionary support payments by local authorities or devolved administrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland which replace the discretionary social fund
- housing and homelessness assistance
- housing benefit
- income-based jobseeker's allowance
- income related employment & support allowance
- income support
- personal independence payment
- severe disablement allowance
- social fund payment
- state pension credit
- universal credit
- working tax credit
What services are still available?
Free school meals are accessible to individuals who do not have access to public funds. You can find comprehensive guidance on this matter here.
Benefits and services that are not explicitly mentioned in Immigration Rules at paragraph 6 of the regulations remain accessible. This encompasses contributory benefits, council tax reductions like the sole occupancy discount, and additional services such as healthcare and state-funded education. It's important to note that while there may be other eligibility criteria for accessing these services, such as passport checks for NHS access or specific qualifications for home tuition fees and maintenance grants, these criteria are not directly associated with the "no recourse to public funds" condition.
Benefits not within the definition of public funds include:
- Contribution based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Guardian's allowance
- Incapacity Benefit
- Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Maternity allowance
- Retirement pension
- Statutory maternity pay
- Statutory sickness pay
- Widow's benefit and bereavement benefit
Exemptions and Limited Access
While the NRPF condition is generally strict, some exemptions and limited access to public funds in specific circumstances exist. For instance, in cases where leave was granted based on an individual's private life under Appendix Private Life, we examine paragraph PL 10.5 of the regulations:
The grant of permission will be subject to the following conditions:
(c) if the decision maker is satisfied that:
It's essential to seek professional advice to understand the specific rules and exemptions that apply to your situation.
The No Recourse to Public Funds condition is a crucial aspect of UK immigration policy, designed to ensure that individuals on certain visas can support themselves without relying on public resources. While it serves a purpose in maintaining the integrity of the welfare system, it can also present challenges for those subject to it. Understanding the conditions of your visa and seeking legal advice when necessary is crucial to navigating this complex aspect of immigration law effectively.
If you have questions or concerns about the NRPF condition or need professional assistance in dealing with immigration-related issues, don't hesitate to contact us. Our team of experienced immigration experts is here to provide guidance and support tailored to your specific situation. We're committed to helping you navigate the complexities of immigration law with confidence.


How To Paint Wrought Iron Fence and Railings?
How To Paint Wrought Iron Fence
Admit it! You attempted to paint a wrought iron fence/railing, and you felt like this is the most challenging task you ever had to face.
And I know it is a difficult activity, which is why I've created the following step-by-step guide to help you paint a wrought iron fence with little to no hassle.
How to Paint a Wrought Iron Fence?
Follow these simple yet best ways to paint wrought iron railings and I am sure you will have your cast iron fence and railings painted within no time.
Step 1. Get the surface ready
As it is the case with almost anything, you need to start by preparing the wrought iron surface.
This means that you need to make sure there is no rust on your iron fence.
Our advice is to wear protective gear, including gloves and a mask, as the particles of rust can pose a health risk when removed from the railing fence.
Step 2. Remove the rust
So, you need to remove the rust, and you should start this process only after you put on the protective gear.
To remove the rust, you can use a steel brush or high grit sandpaper.
Keep in mind that it might take some time before you manage to clear the entire surface, as rust tends to be hard to remove.
Step 3. Clean the fence
Now that you removed rust, you need to clean the fence to make sure there is no debris left.
You can wash the fence with mineral spirits, as those will remove anything that might stick to your iron fence.
Step 4. Rinse with water
And, of course, after spraying mineral spirits and cleaning the face, it is best to rinse the fence with water.
Make sure you remove the substance entirely, as it can have a direct impact on how the paint adheres to your iron fence railing.
Step 5. Apply a primer
After the fence dries, you can start applying a primer.
Make sure you use only specially created priming material for metals like wrought iron, as it can make a lot of difference for your paint.
It can increase the lifespan of the paint as an excellent primer allows the paint to adhere adequately.
And, of course, will enable the primer to dry for at least 24 hours.
Step 6. Apply paint for metal surfaces
Follow the primer with a specially designed paint blend.
Make sure you use the specific paint that is designed for metal surfaces, as not all varnishes are the same.
For the application, it's recommended that you use a high-quality paint-brush and apply the paint in long even strokes very slowly.
Since you will be painting the thin metal railings, using a roller or a paint sprayer isn't a good option.
If used it can create lots of oversprays and hence wasted paint material.
Step 7. Follow up with several coats of paint
After the initial coat of paint, you can follow up with several layers. This will ensure you will achieve a smooth and pleasant finish.
But at the same time, it can boost the lifespan of your paint job.
Applying several paint layers to your wrought iron railing and fence can increase its ability to withstand wear and tear in time.
And as a result, you won't need to repaint it too often.
So, following these seven steps is the best way for you to paint a wrought iron fence. And we can tell you that it is rather simple.
All you have to do is be attentive to small details and make sure you apply the right paint to your fence.
What is the Best Paint for Wrought Iron Fence and Railings?
For me, Rust-Oleum Protective Enamel Paint that comes in the black satin finish has worked fabulously in most cases.
It offers excellent coverage and dries to the touch in about 2-4 hours.
Moreover, with its excellent rust prevention abilities, it can help keep the wrought iron fence just like new for very long.
For metal fencing, personally, I prefer using satin rather than flat paint because it helps in keeping some natural shine of the metal intact.
But remember, like oil and water, paint and metal do not tend to mix.
In other words, paint does not stick to metal the same way that it sticks to wood.
That is why professional painters will use a substance that is not paint – if they need to cover the surface of the metal.
Before we come to those best paints or substances that can be used for painting wrought iron railings, let us try to understand why metal resists paint in the first place?
The reason why paint tends to slide off most metal is pretty simple. The surface of metal consists of a crystalline structure.
This structure is what gives the metal its strength and why it is used for creating so many things such as skyscrapers.
It's also why metal is better than wood for use outdoors as it resists penetration by water.
However, this same crystalline structure that makes metal so strong also does not give the paint the irregularities its needs to stick to the surface.
Paint sticks because, at a microscopic level, many materials such as wood for example have imperfections that allow the paint to take hold.
The rough surface, pits, and the like give the paint something to hold on to when it dries.
Metal has few such imperfections, so the paint tends to slide off fairly easily.
What imperfections metal does have tends to keep paint from sticking as well.
This is because the surface consists of small pits or dents along with long crevasses that provide little grab for the paint.
But will allow water and oils to become trapped underneath which over time will disrupt the paint on the surface.
However, while most metal may resist paint, it does not resist oxidation which leads to it rusting fairly quickly unless protected.
So, What Paint to Use and How to Prevent Wrought Iron Fence from Rusting?
Before you go and pick the best type of paint for wrought iron fences and railings, be sure that you choose the right primer.
Priming your cast iron fence using a correct base coat (a rust-inhibiting primer base) is very important since this will decide how hard the top finish coat will adhere when you paint the railings.
For most of the bare wrought iron surfaces, acid-based metal-etching primer provides the lasting base that can help you provide a better-painted finish.
Make sure that you do not choose latex or acrylic primers as they will not bond very well to the wrought iron surface due to their smooth and nonporous qualities.
Now when you have picked the right primer, it's time to choose the best paint for the surface.
The two types of paints that are well-suited for outdoor wrought iron fencing are:
1- Enamel
Being highly durable, exterior-grade enamel is best for exterior conditions.
Painting your wrought iron railings with enamel will help them keep off rust, corrosion, and various other environmental conditions.
Plus, an exterior-grade enamel paint will provide an attractive finish to your railings as well.
2- Acrylic Based Latex Paint
Unlike ordinary latex paint that does not suit the exterior metal surfaces, acrylic latex paint provides better protection to the iron fencing because of its ability to expand and contract at high and low temperatures.
While paints might be an excellent rust-proofing material as it resists moisture, it does not stick to the bare wrought iron surface very well.
However, there are two other types of coatings that can help metal resist the oxidation process and stay sound.
You should definitely consider these options as well if you want to keep your railings in good condition for a long.
3- Pre-Galvanizing
In this method, a thin coating of zinc is applied to the surface.
It is the most effective coating that can be applied to metal which keeps it from oxidizing or rusting.
You can paint on a metal or wrought iron gate that is covered in zinc, but there are certain types of latex or oil-based paints that will not last very long.
This is because the zinc will react to the paint which causes a process known as saponification.
In other words, it creates a soapy substance that will have the paint slide off the surface in a short time.
4- Mill or Grease
This is a layer of grease that is placed on the surface of the steel.
This is used to prevent the metal from rusting when it is transported or stored before use.
The grease is well-suited to the task because it remains on top of the surface and does not seep inside.
Plus, one the temperature changes the grease can easily be removed from the metal surface.
You can heat treat or simply burn away the grease from the metal without damaging the surface when the protection is no longer needed.
However, depending on the size of the metal, it may be difficult to find a facility that can heat treat such large pieces.
That is why the pre-galvanizing process is more popular.
However, for small pieces that can easily be heat-treated in some manner, the mill coating tends to be better because it is easy to remove and is cheaper compared to pre-galvanization.
Welders for example can simply burn away the grease as they are doing their work.
Conversely, trying to burn off the layer of zinc may cause fumes that are a threat to those nearby.
In either case, the protection provided by the mill and pre-galvanization is now gone once the layer has been removed.
For welding, there may be other issues that need to be addressed.
How to Keep the Welds of Iron Railing from Rusting and Corroding?
For metal that has been welded, the use of grease or zinc as a coating does not tend to work very well