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Casket with birds and roundels, Sicily. Museum no. 4535-1859
Casket with birds and roundels
Museum no. 4535-1859
Some 200 ivory caskets decorated in the Islamic style were made in Sicily in the 12th and early 13th centuries. They were probably made for the court as marriage gifts or for storing precious objects. This casket shows the usual style of painting found on the Sicilian ivories. The most common motifs were floral scrolls within roundels, and various types of birds - those with the crest at the lower corners of the casket are probably peacocks. The same birds are also woven into contemporary Sicilian textiles. On this casket, the joins between the small panels of ivory are disguised by rudimentary plant motifs.
Casket with Christian figures, Sicily. Museum no. _PHONE_
Casket with Christian figures
Museum no. _PHONE_
The form and most of the decoration of this large casket are entirely characteristic of the ivory caskets made in Sicily, apart from the prominent figures of Christian saints painted at the front. This may indicate that it was commissioned for use in a church, and in fact this casket used to belong to the treasury of Bari Cathedral, on the south-eastern coast of Italy. The casket also has a long poetic inscription in Arabic, invoking blessings and happiness on the owner, in a manner that is very common on secular works of art made in the Islamic world.
Casket with a reused Fatimid base, Sicily. Museum no. _PHONE_
Casket with a reused Fatimid base
Sicily, 1200–50; base probably Cairo about 1150
Museum no. _PHONE_
This casket illustrates the presence of Egyptian works of art in Sicily. Its base was formed from a cut-down panel. It is made from wood incrusted with small, shaped pieces of ivory, set into a dark resin, a technique which relates to a small group of objects made in Fatimid Egypt, probably in the early 12th century. Perhaps the original object from which this panel came was worn out or broken with use but, as an exotic import, was too highly valued to be thrown away, so it was trimmed down and reused.
Ceiling of the Cappella Palatina, Sicily, Palermo. Museum no. 7903-1936
Albumen print of the ceiling of the Cappella Palatina
Ceiling about 1143; print about 1890–1910
Museum no. 7903-1936
This is one of the best surviving examples of an Islamic ceiling in the Mediterranean, though it crowns a Christian religious space – the royal chapel of the palace in Palermo. This building was created for the Norman king of Sicily, Roger II, and was probably completed in time for his coronation in 1143.
The three-dimensional decoration of the ceiling is formed from small cells of carved wood in a technique known in Arabic as muqarnas. The central structure of the ceiling is a pattern of stars and crosses, and every element is covered with paintings in the Islamic style. These include dancers, musicians, seated drinkers and mounted hunters, and every border carries Arabic inscriptions in Kufic script, containing blessings, in the manner of Islamic decorative arts.
A team of carpenters and painters may have been imported from Cairo to produce this most luxurious royal commission. Ironically, few buildings of this period survive in Egypt itself, so now the 'Arabo-Norman' architecture of Sicily provides important information about the lost Fatimid palace architecture on which it was modelled.
Oliphant, Southern Italy. Museum no. 7953-1862
Museum no. 7953-1862
An oliphant is a horn formed from a whole elephant tusk. Oliphants may have been used in hunting, but are so heavy that they may equally have been symbols of status or land ownership. Oliphants are often elaborately carved, since the craftsman had the whole thickness of the ivory at his disposal. Many surviving oliphants show the influence of Islamic decoration. This example is covered with roundels containing animals with disproportionately large bodies, and tails which terminate in a palmette or tiny head. This way of depicting animals was used on Fatimid ceramics and other works of art, which were imported by sea into the coastal cities of Sicily and southern Italy


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Tuesday March 31, 2015 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study published this year in Nutrition and Cancer suggests that eating garlic may reduce the risk of gastric cancer or stomach cancer.
Epidemiological studies performed in the past two decades indicated that garlic may positively modify the risk of gastric cancer. This may not be surprising considering that some compounds in garlic such as diallyl trisulfide are known to have anticarcinogenic properties.
The new meta-analysis of data from 14 case control studies and two randomized controlled studies and 1 cohort study showed that garlic consumption was associated with reduced risk of gastric cancer.
The highest intake of garlic was found associated with 50% reduction in the risk of gastric cancer, compared to lower intake, and consumption of any amount was linked to about 25% reduced risk, compared to non-consumption.
About 60% of gastric cancer cases are caused by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. Nearly 50% Asians carry the bacteria. Pickled vegetables, salted or preserved fish and smoking can also increase the risk of the cancer. Eating red meat has also been associated with increased risk of gastric cancer.
H. Pylori can be eliminated by antibiotics. Low intake of salt is another effective preventative against the development of gastric cancer. Studies show that the bacteria produce carcinogens only in a high-salt environment which also explains why pickled vegetables and salted fish (high salt foods) increase the risk.
In addition to garlic, soy, mushroom, Mediterranean diet, and phytochemicals found in fruit and vegetables can also reduce the risk of gastric cancer. (David Liu, Ph.D.)
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The NCTR is overseen by a Governing Circle. The Circle includes Survivors and representatives of the University of Manitoba and other partners. The majority of Governing Circle members are First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
The Governing Circle is guided by a Survivors Circle, as well as by Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
Establishing these governance structures were essential to ensuring Survivors and partners are always at the very heart of the NCTR and that the NCTR honours and upholds Indigenous laws and protocols.
For us, as Survivors, it is important that we see the NCTR as our home, where our truths, experiences and lives are validated, honoured and never forgotten. The staff carry the responsibility – both today and tomorrow – to ensure our voices are carried forward in a good way.
~ Eugene Arcand, No. 781, residential school Survivor, and Survivor Circle member, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation
Elders and Knowledge Keepers also play a significant role at the NCTR. From visioning the turtle that sits in front of our building, to the sensitive work of honouring children that never returned home from the residential schools, our work would not be possible without them.
About the Governing Circle
In summer 2014, an 11-person nominating committee selected the first Governing Circle of the NCTR. Governing Circle members:
- Ensure Indigenous people are in control over the materials
- Provide guidance on policies, activities, ceremonies, and protocols
- Provide guidance on ways to increase the Centre's records, materials, and resources and on prospective partners
- Provide support on accessing the Centre's records, materials and resources
Three members of the Governing Circle represent Survivors, their families or ancestors (one First Nation, one Inuit and one Métis) and, at all times, at least four members of the Governing Circle must self-identify as Indigenous. The remaining four members represent the University of Manitoba (UM) and other NCTR partner organizations.
Governing Circle members serve a minimum two-year term, meet quarterly and advise on the NCTR's policies, priorities, activities, ceremonies, protocols and methods. The Governing Circle ensures ongoing Indigenous oversight of the NCTR.
- Meet the NCTR Governing Circle
About the Survivors Circle
Following a national selection process, the NCTR welcomed its first Survivors Circle in 2017. One of their first ceremonial acts was to welcome the TRC's Bentwood Box back to the NCTR after being on display at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights since the TRC's close.
The first Survivors Circle worked closely with staff at the NCTR, providing invaluable expertise and guidance on an array of NCTR actions. Their perspectives were instrumental in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) records case and development of the enhanced notice program for IAP records. Their direct advocacy efforts resulted in the NCTR's Lessons Learned report and the National Student Memorial Register.
Today, a seven-member Survivors Circle continues to guide the NCTR. These members:
- Ensure that Survivors' voices and perspectives remain central to NCTR programs and policies
- Provide guidance and advice to the NCTR, the Governing Circle, UM and partners on anything important to the broader Survivor community
"It was the Survivors' truth and the power of their statements that changed this country's perception of itself. Having Survivors at the core of the NCTR is essential, not only for respecting the past but also for understanding where we're going." ~ Ry Moran, First Director of the NCTR
- Meet the NCTR Survivors Circle
More Information on Governance
Read our Administrative Agreement (PDF) with the University of Manitoba.
NCTR Annual Reports
NCTR's spirit name – bezhig miigwan, meaning "one feather".
Bezhig miigwan calls upon us to see each Survivor coming to the NCTR as a single eagle feather and to show those Survivors the same respect and attention an eagle feather deserves. It also teaches we are all in this together — we are all one, connected, and it is vital to work together to achieve reconciliation.

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Russian Musical Union (RMU)
It was created to provide comprehensive support to professional musicians – members of the Union, including music veterans and aspiring authors and performers. The RMU promotes the development and implementation of cultural, charitable, and educational projects, the organization and holding of concerts, festivals, tours, creative competitions, thematic seminars. The Union pays great attention to the dissemination and popularization of the music of Russian authors and performers – both classical and modern, cooperates with major music publishers. The RMU interacts with state authorities, societies for the collective management of copyright and related rights, specialized foundations, and international organizations working in the field of culture and art, and takes initiatives to solve the pressing problems of musicians.
Today, the RMU unites more than 3,000 members, including both individuals and organizations. The Union represents our country in the international arena as the National Music Council of Russia. It was in this status that the RMU was admitted to the International Music Council (IMC) in 2017, an authoritative non – governmental organization established by UNESCO in 1949 and uniting more than 1,000 musical and public organizations from 150 countries. The RMU is also a member of the European Music Council (EMC).
Goals and directions of the Union:
- Assistance in the development and implementation of cultural, charitable, and educational projects
- Organization and holding of concerts, festivals, tours, creative competitions, art exhibitions, thematic seminars
- Conducting publishing activities in order to popularize the achievements of Russian musical art
- Conducting active public activities aimed at forming the public opinion that takes into account the interests of professional musicians
- Assistance in the development and practical implementation of projects in the field of the legal protection of the activities of professional artists
- Interaction with international organizations working in the field of culture and art
- Assistance to young performers in realizing their creative potential and professional development
- Providing comprehensive assistance to professional figures of the musical artists who are retired
- Assistance in the implementation of the program for the restoration of an object of the cultural heritage of federal significance


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Numerical Simulation of the coupling efficiency for the light emitting from a commercially available ball-lens capped TO-can laser diode into a single-mode fiber (SMF) is reported. The alignment sensitivity of the coupling efficiency for this laser-to-lens-to-fiber optical configuration is investigated in detail. The result is useful for defining the design tolerances and assembly specifications of economic SMF pigtailed To-can laser diode packages. An optical simulation software package is used to compute the laser-to-lens-to-fiber coupling efficiency. By adjusting the nominal system parameters of the given optical configuration, the maximum coupling efficiency calculated from the best fitted simulation result being equal to 17.3% is obtained, which very well agrees with experimental result of ∼16%. However, it is a bit lower than that of previously reported. It is noticed that in the presence of the ball lens, the axial alignment sensitivity on the coupling efficiency is much relieved as compared to the butt-coupling configuration. However, the lateral alignment sensitivity is still very stringent. An experimental measurement is done on this optical system The alignment sensitivities of the coupling efficiency on both directions are obtained. The results are compared with that from the simulation. A very good fit of the data onto simulated curve can be obtained by adjusting some of the critical system parameters.


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TTI Study Finds Arsenic and Lead in Imported Glass Beads
The American Glass Bead Manufacturers' Association, which sponsored the study, is urging states and the U.S. government to limit heavy metal levels in glass beads used for highway markings.
A recent study sponsored by the American Glass Bead Manufacturers' Association says that a growing number of imported glass bead products for highway markings have high concentrations of heavy metals, including arsenic and lead.
The findings of the study, which was conducted by Texas A&M University's Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), were presented last month at the American Traffic Safety Services Association's 41st Annual Convention and Traffic Expo in Phoenix, Ariz.
The TTI study showed that imported glass beads had extremely high levels of arsenic and lead and were susceptible to rapid leaching with exposure to water. The high levels of heavy metal substances pose a hazard to highway worker safety and are an environmental threat, in terms of runoff into the soil, surface water, and drinking water, according to the association.
The trade group notes that glass beads manufactured by companies in emerging nations, particularly China, continue to use glass made from old glass-making techniques that require chemical modification, resulting in products containing high levels of arsenic and lead. U.S. producers use such materials as recycled flat glass to make glass beads, which do not contain high levels of arsenic and lead. These products are primarily used for highway safety markings, providing the light-reflective lane markings found on highways around the world.
"These findings are consistent with results from a recent New Jersey Institute of Technology/Rowan University study and also confirm what our membership has known to be true for some time," said Robert McClune, association president. "It's time for state and federal transportation officials and lawmakers to act and establish a federal standard for engineered glass beads in highway markings and prevent these hazardous substances from being applied to our roads and highways," he said.
Such a bill was introduced Feb. 15 by U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster. The Safe Highway Markings Act of 2011prescribes standards for glass beads used in pavement markings, limiting the arsenic or lead content to 200 parts per million. The bill, which has been sent to the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, also requires the Secretary of Transportation to withhold up to 5 percent of the apportionment of federal-aid highway funds for any state that fails to enforce requirements to ensure that glass beads used in pavement markings on or along federal-aid highway roads or highways do not contain more than 200 parts per million arsenic or lead.
Setting a heavy metals standard for glass beads has gained strong support from environmental groups like the Sierra Club, state and federal lawmakers, and unions like the International Union of Operating Engineers, according to the association. Nineteen states have adopted laws or regulations that require the use of non-toxic materials in the production of glass beads for highway markings. This same issue is gaining traction globally with the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, and several Canadian provinces. China has also set strict heavy metal standards for internal use but continues to export contaminated glass bead products to other nations, according to the association.
Based in Valley Forge, Pa., the association was established in 1991 and represents a majority of the glass bead manufacturing base in the United States. The trade group works toward the betterment of the industry and is involved in programs to expand and improve highway safety. For more information, call _PHONE_.
Source: American Glass Bead Manufacturers' Association

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What Is The Person Giving An Offer Called?
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Offer is to put forth or suggest for consideration, acceptance or rejection. An example of offer is to make a bid on a house. … An example of offer is the act of putting in a bid on a house. An example of offer is the suggested sum of $30 per hour for tutoring.
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In the context of the purchase of goods, the buyer will generally be the offeror. For example, if a merchant has a store filled with goods and a person picks up goods from the store and presents it to a cashier, the buyer is making an offer on the terms of the invitation to treat (advertised price).
What is the opposite of awful?
What's your offer meaning?
""What's your offer" woukd be the seller's first inquiry in a bartering transaction. Neither side (usually) is willing to be the first to state a price, since the seller would probably aim high and the buyer would aim low.
What does it mean when someone offers something to you?
To suggest or propose doing something on behalf of someone or for someone's benefit. Jim offered to cook dinner because I wasn't feeling very well. She offered to speak to the boss to clear the issue up. 2. To suggest or propose giving to someone as a gift, favor, payment, compensation, etc.
What is a cross offer?
A cross offer is made when both the parties make identical offers to each other without knowing that the other has made a similar offer. It lacks acceptance and communication. Thus, it does not form a valid contract.
Can an offeror revoke an offer?
An offeror may revoke an offer before it has been accepted, but the revocation must be communicated to the offeree, although not necessarily by the offeror. … However, an offer may not be revoked if it has been encapsulated in an option.
What is a special offer?
special offer | Business English goods that are sold at a lower price than usual: … a product or service that is offered free or at a very low price to encourage people to buy or use another product or service: The special offer includes an extra night's stay at the hotel for corporate customers.
Who is an offeror?
The offeror is the party who makes the offer. The offeree is the person who either accepts or does not accept the offer. … Once this offer is made to the offeree, something called power of acceptance comes into play. Power of acceptance means that the offer is now being controlled by the offeree.
Is it an offer or a offer?
An offer is the amount of money that someone says they will pay to buy something. The company accepted a takeover offer of $29.835 a share. … An offer is the amount of money that someone says they will pay to buy something.
What is a cross offer what is its effect?
Cross-offer is a contract law term that refers to an offer made to another in ignorance that the offeree has made the same offer to the offeror. In a cross offer both parties state to each other the same proposal.
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Is it better a hot water or cold water high pressure cleaner?
Thanks to hot water high pressure cleaner it is possible to remove also grease or oily residues from engines. The cleaning time is short and the surfaces dry more quickly. The cold water removes all types of dirt and can be used for all types of applications.
Turbo nozzle: the best when?
Combining the strength of concentrated high pressure jet to rotary motion, allowing you to work on large surface, turbo nozzle is ideal to remove toughest dirt.
Is it possible to use inlet warm water?
In the case of cold water high pressure cleaners, to prevent damages to the mechanical parts, the maximum inlet water temperature allowed is no more that 40 °C. We would like to remind that hot water high pressure cleaners, in addition to temperatures close to 100 °C, can work obviously with cold water only.
What are the factors influencing the cleaning quality of a pressure cleaner?
The main factor is the physical action of the high pressure flow rate, mechanical and impact action on the surface.; the second factor is the use of hot water, see features mentioned above; the third is the use of detergents; distance from the surface and duration of the cleaning phase are the last two factors that can affect the quality of the perfect clean.
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Johnny Leach obituary
English table tennis champion with a huge influence on his sport
Johnny Leach.
Johnny Leach held sway during the 1950s and 60s when table tennis was one of Britain's most popular sports. Photograph: S&G and Barratts/Empics
For many years Johnny Leach, who has died aged 91, was synonymous with English table tennis. Both in his prime as a player, in the immediate postwar years, and subsequently as an ambassador, promoter, administrator, businessman and talent-spotter, his impact on the sport was immense. Leach held sway in an age when table tennis could claim to be the most popular participation sport in the UK. It was played everywhere: youth clubs and youth hostels, working men's clubs, works canteens, church halls and of course homes. If you could not afford the folding table from Woolworths, you simply bought the net and stretched it across the kitchen table.
Throughout the 1950s and 60s, the sport had a heady time of it. Chester Barnes, the controversial genius of the sport, and one of the players discovered by Leach's talent programme, recalled playing at the Wembley Arena in front of crowds of 10,000. "When Johnny was at his peak, they even had an act at the London Palladium. You couldn't imagine that now, could you?" said Barnes.
Born in Bow, in the East End of London, and brought up in Dagenham, Essex, Johnny was the son of Emma and her husband Jim, a manager at British Ropes, south of the Thames in Woolwich. Johnny played on the table in the works canteen there and set about pursuing junior titles, with his father's encouragement, at the age of 17, making him something of a late starter for the sport.
By that time, the second world war was under way, and he served with the Royal Air Force in Northern Ireland. With the serendipity that can shape a career, Leach discovered two international players, Jack Carrington and Ron Crayden, who were also stationed there, and they practised together. Leach maintained that he did not know how good he was until competition proper resumed after hostilities ceased.
The war had inadvertently bolstered English table tennis, with the arrival of the players Victor Barna and Richard Bergmann, from Hungary and Austria respectively. Both had been world champions in the 30s, and while in 1946 Barna was approaching the veteran stage, Bergmann, a brilliant defensive player, was at his peak. By 1947, Leach was in the mix too, reaching the semi-final of the world championships in Paris. The next four years were the halcyon days of English table tennis.
Bergmann won the world title at Wembley in 1948; Leach won the title in Stockholm the following year (to become only the second homegrown British world champion after Fred Perry in 1929); and then it was back to Bergmann in 1950, and Leach for his second title in 1951. Gaumont British News filmed Leach's arrival home from those championships in Stockholm, stepping down from a KLM Dakota with fellow world champions Diane and Rosalind Rowe, the twins who won the women's doubles. The scene was shown in cinemas across the country.
Though it seemed unlikely at the time, for Leach was only 28, that would be his last individual world title and the last by an English player. Twelve months later in Bombay, the Japanese player Hiroji Satoh opened his bat case and changed the sport forever. His thick sponge-covered bat used with a penholder grip imparted so much spin on the ball, and was so quiet, that the hard-bat players, with their pimpled rubber on wood, were no match. Satoh, in his first world championship, became Japan's first world champion in any sport.
Leach tried the new bats, but could not get on with them. Nevertheless, he had an illustrious swansong, winning the Swaythling Cup, the world team championship, in 1953 with Bergmann also in the team, and he would continue to compete internationally until 1959 and nationally until 1965, winning his last crown in the men's doubles at the national championships in 1964 with David Creamer.
Leach was not only a player. Involved with almost every aspect of the sport, he became a vice-president of the English Table Tennis Association, now Table Tennis England (1964), and then president (_PHONE_); he had a job with the table tennis manufacturers SW Hancock, a company he would later buy; and in the 1960s he established an ambitious talent-spotting programme with Butlins holiday camps, which discovered more than 50 international players.
He was appointed MBE in 1966, and his reputation preceded him everywhere he went. "He had respect all over the world. As soon as people knew that Johnny was coming with you, you had the best treatment, the best hotels,the best everything," said Barnes.
Leach married his wife, Daisy, in 1946. She died in 2009, as did a son, John, last year. He is survived by another son, Jeff, two granddaughters and two grandsons.
John Alfred Leach, table tennis player and entrepreneur, born 20 November 1922; died 5 June 2014


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Asian Self-Employment: The Interaction of Culture and Economics in England
Self-employment has grown disproportionately amongst South Asians. Today, one third of Asian men in paid employment are self-employed, compared to one fifth of white men. In some parts of the UK, Asian businesses are expanding more rapidly than those of any other group. Yet these positive trends mask a more complex and less optimistic picture than is commonly painted. There are sharp differences in levels of business success between various groups in the Asian community, and indications suggest that the remarkable growth seen over recent decades is losing its momentum, as the first generation British Asians encourage their children to move into professional and salaried careers.
This study offers, for the first time, a detailed comparison of different Asian communities, and challenges the common assumption that all Asian groups can be regarded as the same. Amongst its findings, it identifies:
- ways in which culture and religion could impact on entry into self-employment, on the development of the business and on satisfaction with self-employment
- how negative factors such as racism at work and 'dead-end jobs' have led to increased levels of self-employment
- barriers to success in business, and how specific problems are more prevalent amongst specific Asian groups
- the need to target assistance, and
- evidence that Asian self-employment may not continue at its current high rates.


text: The Plant Nutrition and Physiology laboratory is well-established and equipped for applications in plant nutrition and physiology. The lab includes three plant growth chambers with high precision climatic control in which both soil and nutrient solution experiments can be performed. A section of the lab is reserved for physiological experiments where isotopic labels are used as tracers of plant nutrients. Along with many small equipment used in basic plant nutrition research, the lab has three microwave digestion systems, a fully automated Kjeldahl-N analyzer with carousel, a gamma counter and a spectrophotometer. The lab is intensively used in conducting growth chamber experiments, sample preparation for elemental analysis and various applications in plant nutrition and physiology. Currently four post-docs, two PhD and three MSc students and six technical assistants occupy the lab to accomplish undergraduate lab courses, thesis studies and funded research projects.


How to run SQL queries from Python scripts
You may want to access your tables outside of Databricks notebooks. Besides connecting BI tools via JDBC, you can also access tables by using Python scripts. You can connect to a Spark cluster via JDBC using PyHive and then run a script. You should have PyHive installed on the machine where you are running the Python script.
Python 2 is considered end-of-life. You should use Python 3 to run the script provided in this article. If you have both Python 2 and Python 3 running on your system, you should make sure your version of pip is linked to Python 3 before you proceed.
You can check your version of pip by running pip -V at the command prompt. This command returns the version of pip and the version of Python it is using.
Install PyHive and Thrift
Use pip to install PyHive and Thrift.
 pip install pyhive thrift
Run SQL script
This sample Python script sends the SQL query show tables to your cluster and then displays the result of the query.
Do the following before you run the script:
 1. Replace with your Databricks API token.
 2. Replace with the domain name of your Databricks deployment.
 3. Replace with the Workspace ID.
 4. Replace with a cluster ID.
To get the API token, see Generate a token. To determine the other values, see How to get Workspace, Cluster, Notebook, and Job Details.
import os
import sys
from pyhive import hive
from thrift.transport import THttpClient
import base64
TOKEN = ""
WORKSPACE_URL = ""
WORKSPACE_ID = ""
CLUSTER_ID = ""
conn = 'https://%s/sql/protocolv1/o/%s/%s' % (WORKSPACE_URL, WORKSPACE_ID, CLUSTER_ID)
transport = THttpClient.THttpClient(conn)
auth = "token:%s" % TOKEN
PY_MAJOR = sys.version_info[0]
if PY_MAJOR < 3:
 auth = base64.standard_b64encode(auth)
 auth = base64.standard_b64encode(auth.encode()).decode()
transport.setCustomHeaders({"Authorization": "Basic %s" % auth})
cursor = hive.connect(thrift_transport=transport).cursor()
cursor.execute('show tables',async_=True)
pending_states = (
while cursor.poll().operationState in pending_states:
print("Done. Results:")
for table in cursor.fetchall():


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Dr Julian Lewis and his team at the London Research Institute figured out that Mind Bomb must be playing an important role in the Notch signalling pathway, which helps to tell cells what fate to adopt, or what job to do.
As you might expect, there are versions of Mind Bomb in a host of other organisms, including mammals, where it's involved in making sure the brain and nervous system develop properly. Earlier this year, scientists showed that Mind Bomb also plays a role in the adult mouse brain, and is essential for helping to create long-term memories. Mind Bomb is also the name of a pretty lethal cocktail made with pure alcohol of the kind you would find in a molecular biology lab. Don't try this one at home!


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"Factory of Art" one of Adeje's youth successes
Adeje's Casa de la Juventud or Youth House is going from strength to strength with a wide range of events, including the popular Factory of Art and a writers' gallery.
Youth councillor Zebenzui Chinea Linares said more than 11,000 people used the centre during 2017, adding: "This is a very significant point for us because it shows that ad-venturous youth recognise the Casa de la Juventud and use it as a meeting point in which they receive different services that respond to their needs."
Of the 11,000 people, about 4,600 are women and more than 6,500 men. The age range that most visits the House is between 14 and 16 years old (4,948 people), followed by youth between 17 and 19 years old (2,718 people), third among those aged 20 to 25 (1507), followed by those of more than 30 (1,193 people) and finally the range of 26 to 30 (781 people). Parallel to the visits, there are more than 3,000 people participating in the different activities and programmes that are carried out throughout the year.
Regarding the projects that are developed by the council, there are those related to the formation, the entertainment and the quality of life. The highlight of last year was the "Recreate" information and training programme in which discussion tables are held, on different current issues, culture is encouraged and responds to their demands and questions. Under the umbrella of this programme, the "Young Talent" initiative was developed, a proposal that granted a set of economic scholarships to the best academic records for students of ESO and Bachillerato.
Among the actions carried out, by the council highlights the "Factory of Art", one activity in which different styles, artistic disciplines and cultural proposals for the juvenile population of the region are exhibited monthly. The "Dare" project also stands


How to Assemble Office Chair in 6 Steps
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Fortunately, there is no rocket science involved, however, if you still need some pointers on how to assemble office chair, you are in the right place.
In this short guide I go over everything you need in order to put it together as fast as possible. So if you got yourself a chair from our list, let's get right to its assembly!
Office Chair Assembly in 6 Steps
For the sake of this guide we are going to use assembly instructions for an office chair sold by Posturion.
Here is what you get in the box once you open it up.
The cool part is that everything you need for assembly is included with the chair itself.
Now we are ready to piece everything together! You will find all the steps right below but here is a video if you prefer that.
Step 1: Insert The Legs Into The Base
Turn the chair's base (14) upside down, and then insert the legs (6), one by one, into the base. You don't need to put much pressure to do that.
Next, screw ten bolts (13) into the pre-drilled holes with the wrench (15) to attach the base and the legs. Again, make sure the bolts are screwed in tightly but don't apply too much effort.
Step 2: Install The Casters and The Gas Lift
This is easy. Press the casters (7) into the holes at the end of each base leg one by one.
Then insert the gas lift (5) to the base. Follow the instructions and make sure the gas lift is positioned vertically on the base of the chair.
Step 3: Assemble The Armrests
Amrests are essential for maintaining a good sitting posture. Time to attach them to the chair!
Now you need to turn the Seat (2) upside down and align three holes on one of the Armrests (3) with the pre-drilled holes under the Seat.
Attach the Armrest to the Seat with three Bolts (10) using the Wrench (15). Repeat on the other side of armrest.
Move one to the next step once you get this done.
Step 4: Attach The Mechanism
Time to add the office chair height mechanism to the base of your office chair.
Align the mechanism (4) over the pre-drilled holes underneath the Seat (2), make sure the front of the mechanism is facing the front of the Seat. Attach the office chair mechanism to the Seat with four Bolts (8), and tighten all bolts with the Wrench (15).
*Follow the instructions and be extra cautious as mis-threading the bolts will damage the chair!
Step 5: Add The Headrest
Time to give this office chair a headrest!
To do it, turn the Back (1) upright and attach the seat while aligning three holes of the Mechanism (4). Attach three Bolts (9) with the Wrench.
Step 6: Put Office Chair Parts Together
Finally! It's time to assemble the chair by putting the base together with the upper part.
Here are the instructions.
Align the hole at bottom of the seat with the Gas Lift, put the body of the chair on the Gas Lift. Fix the Headrest (11) on top of the chair by attaching two Bolts (12).
Can't assemble your office chair? Here are 2 of the most common reasons for the assembly process to go wrong.
Reason 1: You Got Lost
Office furniture instructions, at times, look almost like rocket launcher drawings. They can be confusing and…that's all right.
If you feel like you got lost, here is what you need to do.
First, take a short break. Seriously, let it go for 5-10 minutes! Your brain will be ready for the challenge after taking a breather.
Second, start over. Yes, starting all over again seems like a time-consuming process but…it's a standard operating procedure that you need to go through in order to accomplish the office chair assembly business you are pursuing so vigorously. This step will also help you to make sure you have done everything right and followed the instructions. It will also help you to catch any mistakes you might have done accidentally (e.g. using a bolt for the wrong part).
The majority of issues tend to resolve themselves after you look at the instructions with fresh eye.
Now, what if you are still unable to put the chair together?
Reason 2: Missing Parts
Infrequently manufacturers ship chair boxes with certain parts missing. This is why it's important you check that the package includes everything you need to put the chair together. You should compare everything you see in the box to the list printed inside the manual that comes with the chair.
Here is the one from the chair sold by Posturion.
In case you discover that parts are missing, feel free to reach out to the vendor for them to send the bits you need. Usually there is no problem with that.


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Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Genealogy of Communities: Fishing Camps
By definition a camp is defined as "temporary" living quarters. Many of those housed in camps were making their way to a new life, most were single, and women were few. In her most recent article, "The Genealogy of Communities: Fishing Camps," Judy Rosella Edwards explores the nature of fishing camps and suggests ways to back-track individuals who may have been found in these camps. Skilled workers, for example, may be found plying the same trade in their place of origin, as noted on the census. As fishing camps were "a haven for new immigrants," the article suggests ways of narrowing an ancestor's place of origin through ship manifests. Ideas are also provided for tracking an ancestor forward in time, as they build new lives.


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In this figure above showing white dresses one can see the different styles, with added accessories and patterns. Using the color 5 element theory these dresses can be described as:
- Metal & Wood Pattern
- Red Belt – Fire
One can begin to be aware of the elements in the colors and shapes they are wearing and learning what accessories to use and when by becoming familiar with the qualities of the 5 elements and their cycles of harmony and disharmony.
One can also learn their primary nurturing element and begin to explore applying these principles to their wardrobe to dress for harmony and success. Using Chinese Cosmology find your Kua Number. This will give you your element and corresponding color palette. If at first you are not drawn to your elements color range explore what elements support your primary nurturing element. For example in the 5 element theory wood supports fire. If the fire range is too strong a range for you, consider the wood palette as wood supports fire!
Learning your element, one can then begin to explore the 5 element cycle of harmony or disharmony to accessorize their outfit to express the experience they are wearing. An example is in the first figure in frame one of the white dress that is in a metal color, water shape and accessorized with a red belt which reflects fire. In 5 element theory metal creates water so the style and color are in harmony yet the contrasting belt is fire which is considered to melt metal. The belt is a nice contrast for too much metal and water!
- Read more on Expression of the 5 Elements
- What 5 element are you? Fire, Earth, Metal, Water or Wood
- More about yellow in Design


Flux bicycle kit by Offer Canfi wirelessly
charges electronic devices
Royal College of Art graduate Offer Canfi has envisioned a future for cycling in which inductive bicycle lanes could be used to wirelessly charge electric bikes and other devices on the go.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
Offer Canfi's Flux project imagines a near-future scenario where bicycles are powered using resonant inductive coupling – a method of transmitting electrical energy without man-made conductors.
"This project is focused on resonant inductive bicycle lanes as a first step towards wireless power grids," said Canfi. "The road becoming an emitter that can power up electric bicycles, laptops and phones, making batteries redundant."
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
The designer proposes creating inductive bicycle lanes by laying a high-friction screed surface embedded with emitter coils along sections of road.
The current passing through these coils would transfer electricity wirelessly to similar copper elements on the bicycle mechanism via an oscillating magnetic field.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
"The coils that are embedded into the screed turn on when the bicycle comes within range, using a radio-frequency identification (RFID) badge that recognises when the bike is near," Canfi told Dezeen.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
This could replace batteries currently used to power electric bikes, and could also be used to charge electronic devices like mobile phones and laptops during journeys.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
"Batteries are still the most expensive, polluting and heavy element of any electric vehicle and that is before you consider their short life cycle and problematic recycling procedures," said Canfi.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
His alternative Capacitor 1.21 kit is designed to lock on to any diamond-frame bicycle to convert it into an electric model.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
The capacitor stores energy without the chemicals found in batteries and the kit connects the series of copper coils to the bike's mechanism so the current can help power the ride.
Once the coils in the road and bike are paired other devices with coils embedded, like mobile phones, could feed off the electricity and use it to power up – similar to how wireless Qi chargers work.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
"A fun fact about resonant induction power transfer is that once the primary and secondary coil are in a state of coupled magnetic field, this field itself becomes an emitter and secondary coils can connect to it as well," Canfi explained.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
The additional parts are printed in nylon using selective laser sintering (SLS) to keep them as light as possible, as extra weight would require more power.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
Canfi's capacitor adds less than two kilograms to the bike, but a lighter model would increase efficiency and lower costs.
He believes that recent developments in the creation of ultracapacitors, which store high amounts of electric charge, using miracle-material graphene have brought his idea closer to reality.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
"Looking at the growing market for electric bicycles and the emergence of resonant induction as an efficient way to wirelessly transfer electric power, this project was about describing a truly possible future for urban commuting," Canfi said.
Flux Bike by Offer Canfi
The project was presented at the Royal College of Art's annual degree show last month, along with a man-made biological leaf that could enable long-distance space travel and a proposal to create synthetic foods using nanotechnology.
 - Henry
 The Fox 32 fork strapped to what looks like a lugged steel road frame is the icing on the cake with this one.
 - Damian
 Exactly my thinking as well, haha.
 - Xela C
 How is this ridable? Do you not fall over backwards going up hill?
 - umm
 That frame with that fork is really hard to watch. He probably used what he got, but it totally distracts from the actual idea. Even if you are just remotely into bikes.
 - skinnyfat
 Immediately this image came to my mind:
 Something is just not right here.
 - nad
 Feasibility and usability that is exactly what me and the other commenters are not seeing. And that is why they rather comment on the frame and fork.
 - Idontgetit
 Hub dynamos, very efficient and blend seamlessly into any bike design. Add a battery with a small circuit board and there you have it. Or when we talk about the near future, plug it into your electric bike.
 - Ollie
 Worse still, that frame/fork combination is quite hard to achieve. It didn't just happen by accident. A fork for a lugged frame has a 1″ dia. steerer tube typically, whereas that fork will have at least a 1 1/8″ steerer tube – probably even a tapered steerer.
 Basically, it took some deliberate custom fabrication to achieve this mess.


Unemployment benefits in Austria
Austria provides a comprehensive system of social security and welfare schemes. Unemployment insurance is managed by the public employment service (AMS), which is also responsible for measures of active labor market policy. In this article, you will learn when you have a right to receive unemployment benefits, how much you are receiving and how long as well as some other details about unemployment benefits in Austria.
When I can get unemployment benefits in Austria and what are the requirements?
In the event of losing a job or becoming jobless, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits (Arbeitslosengeld). The main requirement is that you have completed a minimum period of insurance which means that you were employed in Austria for at least 52 weeks during the last 24 months, or 26 weeks within the last 12 months if you are below the age of 25 years. If you are entitled to unemployment benefits, you must be unemployed, able and willing to work (to accept suitable employment), be at the disposal of the public employment service (AMS), and not have exhausted your entitlement.
The purpose of unemployment benefits is to secure your livelihood while you are seeking employment. After you exhaust your entitlement to unemployment benefits, you may be eligible for unemployment assistance if your disposable family income is not sufficient to meet your essential needs.
How much is the unemployment benefit in Austria, how can I get it and what is the duration?
Unemployment benefit in Austria equals 55% of your daily net income (it could theoretically go up to 80% in case of your entitlement to family allowances). Daily net income is calculated based on your average past earnings.
The duration of getting unemployment benefits in Austria is at least 20 weeks. The exact duration depends on the period of your previous employment (paid unemployment insurance) and your age. The duration of unemployment benefit increases to longer than 20 weeks according to the following rules:
Unemployment benefit durationThe period of being previously insured (employed) and person's age
30 weeks3 years within the last 5 years
39 weeks6 years within the last 10 years and has reached the age of 40
52 weeks9 years within the last 15 years and had reached the age of 50
Once you become unemployed, you have to register with the Labour Market Service (AMS) and claim unemployment benefits. While you are receiving the benefit, you are required to report to the Labour Market Service (AMS) at the agreed times to discuss your search for employment with your personal officer.
You must also immediately inform the Labour Market Service, without being asked, of any changes in your personal circumstances or those of your family members which may affect your entitlement to a benefit. These include taking up employment or other changes in your income situation.
Unemployment benefit is paid from the date of application. However, if you have resigned from your job without good reason, benefit is suspended for four weeks.
While you are unemployed, the Labour Market Service pays sickness and pension insurance contributions on your behalf. In addition, you are insured against certain accidents.
Unemployment assistance amounts to 92% of your most recent unemployment benefit payment. If the unemployment benefit (without family supplements) is below the compensatory supplement reference level for single persons, unemployment allowance amounts to 95% of unemployment benefit. Moreover, the age and family situation of the unemployed person as well as their financial circumstances (their income or that of the spouse, cohabiting or registered partner living in their household) are taken into account when calculating the amount of unemployment assistance. Under certain conditions, various expenses (e.g. those incurred through an illness, purchase of property etc.) will also be taken into account.
In case of short-term entitlement to unemployment benefit, there might be a certain reduction after six months. Unemployment assistance is granted for an unlimited period of time, but only for one year at a time.
You must claim unemployment assistance in person from the competent Labour Market Service (AMS). It is recommended that you apply before your entitlement to unemployment benefit expires. If you have an eAMS account, you can also submit your application online.
Whenever you have to fulfil certain conditions before being able to claim an Austrian social security benefit, the authorities will also take into account any insurance periods you have completed in other countries. This applies to EU Member States and to Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland. No insurance period you have completed in Austria will be affected if you work or are insured in one of these countries.
Can I earn something in addition to the employment benefit?
It is possible to earn unemployment benefits in addition to this. The additional earnings limit is the insignificance limit of 405.98 euros (as of 2015).
All employment must be reported to the AMS. If you are found doing an unregistered job, it is assumed that your earnings are above the marginal earnings threshold and you lose your unemployment benefit for the duration of this unreported employment and you must expect a refund of the unemployment benefit of at least 4 weeks.
For third country nationals
There are only five countries where bilateral agreements on social security include unemployment benefits: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Israel, Republic of Macedonia, North Montenegro and Serbia. Please note that in most cases the agreement only settles addition of insurance periods to determine the qualifying periods. Details at the Main Association of Social Security Institutions (Hauptverband der österreichischen Sozialversicherungsträger): _URL_ (in German).
Guaranteed Minimum Resources
Guaranteed minimum benefits (Mindestsicherung) are provided for persons who have no reasonable funds to pay for their living costs or those of their family members. Guaranteed minimum benefits are intended to support individuals who can no longer pay for their living costs on their own. An amount stipulated every year corresponds to costs for covering the required costs of food, clothing, body care, heating and electricity, furnishings and other personal needs such as appropriate social and cultural involvement as well as housing needs. Guaranteed minimum resources benefits are only available when no other sufficient financial means (such as income, social security benefits, etc.) or assets are available.
EU and EEA (European Economic Area) nationals, respectively, are only unrestrictedly entitled to guaranteed minimum resources if they are in Austria as employees or have lived here for more than five years. Nationals of third countries are only eligible to receive guaranteed minimum resources if they have been legally residing in Austria for more than five years. The amount of the guaranteed minimum resources will be determined individually by each federal province.
Important terms and explanations:
You are willing to work if you are prepared to take up suitable employment.
Work foundation is a special employment training scheme, organised together with one or more companies concerned, which provides skills training at an early stage of unemployment or in situations where a large group of people are likely to become unemployed because of staff reductions.
Your eAMS account is your personal access point to the Austrian Labour Market Service (AMS). An eAMS account allows you to access your personal AMS data and to use AMS's online services.
Maximum assessment base is a calculated maximum value which can be used as the basis for calculation of unemployment benefit.
Habitual residence – The term 'habitual residence' is defined under EU law (please see the EU Regulation on the coordination of social security systems). In practice, it means the place where you have your centre of interests.
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text: Cantilevers are one of the most utilized mechanical elements for acoustic sensing. In comparison to the edge clamped diaphragms of different shapes, a single edge clamped cantilever makes an acoustic sensor mechanically sensitive for detection of lower pressure. The aspect ratio of cantilevers is one of the most important parameters which affect sensitivity. Herein, we present a mathematical, finite element method and experimental analysis to determine the effect of the aspect ratio on the resonant frequency, response time, mechanical sensitivity, and capacitive sensitivity of a cantilever-based acoustic pressure sensor. Three cantilevers of different aspect ratios (0.67, 1, and 1.5) have been chosen for sound pressure application to detect capacitance change. The cantilever with the smallest aspect ratio (0.67) has the highest response time (206 ms), mechanical sensitivity, and capacitive sensitivity (22 fF), which reduce after increasing the aspect ratio. The resonant frequency of the cantilever was also analyzed by applying sweep in sound frequency. It was found to be minimum for the cantilever with the smallest aspect ratio (510 Hz) and increases with an increase in the aspect ratio. We have applied the garage fabrication process using low cost, recyclable, and easily available materials such as metal coated polymer sheets, mounting tapes and glass slides as alternative materials for expensive materials.


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STEM.I.AM Coding and Robotics program
About the program
The Advance Queensland STEM.I.AM Program is a coordinated program of activities to increase STEM engagement for Indigenous students from grades 5 to 12. It is a collaboration between the Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation, Carbon Media Pty Ltd, Department of Education and Training, State Library of Queensland and foundation sponsors including Google and FIRST Australia.
To help close the literacy and numeracy gap, greater participation in STEM from young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from urban, regional and remote communities across Queensland is needed.
Engagement in coding and robotics activities will help encourage and inspire students to study in a STEM field at university - an important pathway to achieving employment in STEM careers, vital in today's knowledge economy.
STEM.I.AM coding and robotics activities in libraries
STEM.I.AM coding and robotics activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students will be delivered in public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres in partnership with State Library of Queensland, from August 2017.
Activities include coding and robotics workshops, community-led coding and robotics clubs and coding and robotics competitions.
These activities are funded through the Advance Queensland STEM.I.AM coding and robotics grants for libraries. The grants assist libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres to deliver coding and robotics activities that utilise and strengthen existing connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and libraries through to increase STEM engagement for Indigenous students from grades 5 to 12.
Public libraries play a key role in the digital literacy learning ecology, and provide an informal, non-academic and non-judgmental environment for everyone in a community to learn, problem solve, and create.
STEM.I.AM coding and robotics activities will be delivered at public libraries and/or Indigenous Knowledge Centres in the following local government areas:
- Aurukun Aboriginal Shire Council
- Cook Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Gladstone Regional Council
- Logan City Council
- North Burnett Regional Council
- Paroo Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
For further details about the program partners and other STEM activities across Queensland visit the Advance Queensland STEM.I.AM website.
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This boar-shaped terracotta rattle is approximately eight centimeters tall and eleven centimeters wide. It stands on a small rectangular base and has a ring attached to its right side. Several holes can be seen on the upper part of the clay attachment connecting the ring to the rattle's right side. The boar's snout is also [...]
Carlos Muñoz is a rising Junior and Classical Studies major. In the summer of 2011 he will work as an intern in the Baltimore Museum of Art. During the fall of 2011, Carlos will attend the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome where he will study Roman history, architecture and art.
The art of gem carving or intaglio dates as far back as the seventh millennium B.C.E. By the second millennium B.C.E., engraved gems had developed into a full-fledged industry in the Indus Valley. Through trade, these objects reached the Mediterranean. By the fourth century B.C.E., we find numerous references in Greek texts to Eastern gems. [...]
This terracotta warrior is shown wearing a plumed helmet, a muscled cuirass and greaves. His bent right arm and kneeling stance, with its weight on the left side, suggest that this figure once represented an archer. Originally, his extended right arm would have held a bow. The terracotta archer in the JHUAM presents a number [...]


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To skew an object by using the resize handles
Select an object or a group of objects or anchor points. The resize handles appear.
Position your pointer near but outside one of the side handles and use one of the following methods:
To skew horizontally, drag the top or bottom side handle of the object to the left or right.
To skew vertically, drag either the left or right side handle.
To skew the object around its center point, hold down the ALT key.
A shape (in blue) being skewed with the top handle
You can skew and create a duplicate of a selection at the same time by holding down CTRL+ALT when you drag.
To skew an object by using the Action Bar
On the left side of the Action Bar, click the registration point icon to indicate which part of the selected object you want to stay stationary during skewing. For example, if you want the upper-right corner of your object to remain in position when the rest of the object skews, click the upper-right corner of the registration point icon.
Adjust the Skew Angle. Drag the pointer up or to the right to increase the value, or drag it down or to the left to reduce the value. Click the field to type a numeric value.
To skew vertically (shear) instead of horizontally, set the Rotation Angle and Skew Angle fields to the same value.


How to grow a goatee
The Goatee is everywhere, from Hollywood to your local high street, and there's a good reason for its popularity.
 It's about the smallest beard you can grow (not counting the Soul Patch). In fact, its almost a'starter beard' (which you can extend into a Full Goatee - aka Circle Beard - at a later stage). You can practice trimming it, shaving it into slightly different shapes, and pulling at it a bit with your fingers when you want to indicate puzzlement. As boys' toys go, it's easier to acquire than most, and it doesn't need batteries. Enjoy!
2. Using your beard trimmer without the comb, remove the rest of your moustache and beard, except for a small section underneath (and a bit wider than) your mouth
3. Set your precision trimmer to 1-2mm. Trim a line on your chin 5mm from the corner of your lip on each side, and connect this line below the jawbone.
4. Curve a line around your Soul Patch on each side.
5. Finish the job off by using a rotary shaver on everything that's not part of your Original Goatee.


Why Do the Ears of a Fox Point Forward?
Written by clara maxwell
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Why Do the Ears of a Fox Point Forward?
(Red fox on the scent. will_hybrid/Flickr.com)
Foxes are small, primarily carnivorous mammals of the dog family. They range in size from the tiny African fennec to the European red fox. Diet includes birds, rabbits, mice, grasshoppers and other insects, earthworms, eggs and carrion. Foxes also forage on fruit, berries, nuts and grasses. They are solitary animals that hunt alone. Most species have pointed faces with erect, triangular ears, short legs, thick fur and a long bushy tail.
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Ears of a Predator
Most members of the canine and feline families have ears that point forward. The forward-pointing ear is an evolutionary adaptation that is linked to the animal's methods of hunting. Foxes quietly stalk their prey, attempting to get as close as possible before pouncing. If they do not succeed in catching it, they will give chase. A fox can run up to 25 miles per hour to catch rabbits and other small mammals. Forward-pointing ears allow the predator to hear its prey even while moving forward to stalk or chase.
Why Do the Ears of a Fox Point Forward?
Red fox pounces. mikebaird/Flickr.com
Foxes have an acute sense of hearing that they use to detect prey. Unlike most mammals, they can detect the low-frequency sounds of small animals digging beneath snow or under the ground. The fox tilts its head to focus its ears, locates the source of the sound and digs up its prey.
Why Do the Ears of a Fox Point Forward?
Red fox pup. mikebaird/Flickr.com
Ears of Prey Animals
Grazing animals, including rabbits, are vulnerable to predators, like the fox, that sneak up close to them while they eat. The ears of such prey animals have evolved to be large, exceptionally mobile and capable of moving independently, allowing them to hear sounds from both sides and from behind. As they graze, their highly mobile ears swivel constantly to catch any hint of potential predators.
Fox Ears and Climate
Fox species that live in extreme environments of hot or cold have evolved variations in the shape and size of their ears. The fennec of the African desert and the kit fox of the American Southwest have enormous ears that dissipate heat and help to regulate their body temperature. The arctic fox has evolved small rounded ears that conserve heat and are less subject to freezing.
Why Do the Ears of a Fox Point Forward?
Fennec fox. kuribo/Flickr.com
Eyes Facing Forward
Not only do predators have ears that point forward, they also have eyes on the front of their faces, giving them binocular vision to better focus on the prey in front of them. Their prey, by contrast, have ears and eyes on the sides of their head. They can see and hear potentially dangerous movement from behind and on either side.
Why Do the Ears of a Fox Point Forward?
Arctic fox. billyboy/Flickr.com
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Communicating with an Event Bus
By now, you should be familiar with the various ways the Android framework relies on passing data between the various abstractions used:
 - Activities uses Intents to pass data between screens.
 - Fragments use multiple ways to communicate: Bundles to construct fragments, methods by the containing Activity to call, and the listener pattern for the Fragment to fire events.
 - Services rely on Broadcast Managers to send data to Applications.
One of primary issues of these current approaches is that they can create strong dependencies between each component, making it difficult to change one part of the system without impacting another area. This blog post describes the challenges of creating unmanageable dependencies with the current Android framework. Instead of encouraging more modular designs, the communication patterns can sometimes do the exact opposite.
Publish/subscribe models try to avoid this tight integration by relying on an event bus model. In this type of model, there are publishers and subscribers. Publishers are responsible for posting events in response to some type of state change, while subscribers respond to these events. The event acts as an intermediary for exchanging information, isolating and minimizing the dependencies between each side. In this way, message buses create a communication pipeline that is intended to help make your app more maintainable and scalable.
One additional benefit of using these pub/sub frameworks is that they help facilitate passing Java objects between Activities, Fragments, or Services. You don't need to spend time serializing and deserializing data, which can often creates the tight bindings between these components. It also helps enforce more type-safety across complex Java objects.
There are many different libraries which attempt to enable the event bus model, including EventBus, RxJava, and Otto. Otto has been deprecated in favor of RxJava/RxAndroid approaches. EventBus has a few more advanced features than in Otto described in this comparison chart and recently has become the more supported Java library.
Event buses are especially helpful include notifying activities or fragments when tasks are completed, such as when a AsyncTask or a Background Service finishes. When using an event bus model, there are several considerations:
 - Don't assume you should replace every communication pattern with an event bus model. If you publish an event meant only for one subscriber that shouldn't trigger changes in other subscribers, rely on 1-to-1 communication patterns such as the Intents or listener pattern. For instance, a date picker fragment that could be reused in multiple components of your app should probably expose a listener interface since using a event bus model could cause this event to be published to many components waiting to respond to changes in the date selection. Consider the design patterns described in this article too.
 - If you are using publishing or subscribers within an Activity of Fragment they should be registered and unregistered with their lifecycle. Otherwise, it's likely you will encounter memory leaks or dangling references that can cause your app to crash.
 - Be wary about publishing events between Fragments. Events cannot be published or received when a Fragment is not running. If you have a Fragment publishing a message to another Fragment that isn't currently executing and then swap one for the other, it's likely the event will not be processed correctly. The EventBus library has a way to replay this event, but the Otto framework does not.
Setting up an Event Bus with EventBus
Add this Gradle dependency to your app/build.gradle file:
dependencies {
 implementation 'org.greenrobot:eventbus:3.0.0'
Replacing Local Broadcast Managers with EventBus
One primary use case that the event bus model works well is replacing it lieu of the LocalBroadcastManager when communicating from a service to the application. One advantage is that you can simplify a lot of code that normally is used to serialize or deserialize the data by avoiding the need to pass Intents.
Registering on the Bus
If you wish to subscribe Activities and Fragments to the event bus, it should be done with respect to the lifecycle of these objects. The reason is that when an event is published, EventBus will try to find all the registered subscribers. If there is a subscriber attached to the Activity currently not running, there is likely to be a stale reference that causes your app to crash.
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
 protected void onPause() {
 protected void onResume() {
Creating an Event
Create a new Event from a standard Java class. You can define any set of members variables. For now, we create a class to accept a result code and a String values.
public class IntentServiceResult {
 int mResult;
 String mResultValue;
 IntentServiceResult(int resultCode, String resultValue) {
 mResult = resultCode;
 mResultValue = resultValue;
 public int getResult() {
 return mResult;
 public String getResultValue() {
 return mResultValue;
Creating a publisher
Inside our Intent service, we can should publish the event. We will simply pass an OK result with a message that will be displayed when the event is received on the Activity.
protected void onHandleIntent(Intent intent) {
 // do some work
 EventBus.getDefault().post(new IntentServiceResult(Activity.RESULT_OK, "done!!"));
Creating a subscriber
We simply need to annotate a method that has this specific event type with the _USER_ decorator. The method must also take in the parameter of the event for which it is listening. In this case, it's IntentServiceResult.
Because the IntentService is executed on a separate thread, the subscribers will normally also execute on the same thread. If we need to make UI changes on the main thread, we need to be explicit that the actions executed should be done on the main thread. See this section for more information.
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
_USER_(threadMode = ThreadMode.MAIN)
public void doThis(IntentServiceResult intentServiceResult) {
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text: The dietary protein to energy ratio, in fish diets, is of great importance. Levels of dietary protein and energy, not only influence the growth and body composition, but also digestive enzymes activities and plasma metabolites in various fishes and increasing the protein level of the diet does not result in better protein utilization. Providing adequate energy through dietary lipids can minimize the use of more costly protein as an energy source. The objective of the present study was to study the effect of varying dietary protein, lipid and carbohydrate contents on the growth and feed performance, nutrient and energy utilization, digestibility, body composition and organ indices of Cyprinus carpio communis fingerlings in order to determine the feed formulation with optimum P/E ratio which would reduce the FCR value and make production of Common carp economical. To further understand the metabolic effects of dietary nutrients, variations in acid and alkaline phosphatase enzyme activities were also studied. The present work will be helpful for the fish nutrition scientists and the fish nutrition research students.


How many helicopters crashed in Vietnam?
According to the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association, a total of 11,846 helicopters were shot down or crashed during the war, resulting in nearly 5,000 American pilots and crew killed. Of those servicepeople, 2,382 were killed while serving aboard UH-1 Iroquois, better known as the ubiquitous "Huey."
How many Huey helicopters were lost in Vietnam?
During the war 7,013 UH-1s served in Vietnam and of these 3,305 were destroyed. In total 1,074 Huey pilots were killed, along with 1,103 other crew members.
What was the life expectancy of a 2nd Lieutenant in Vietnam?
For the average life expectancy to be 16 minutes, it would mean for every 2nd Lieutenant that survived a year (525,000 minutes,) 30,000 or so would have to die in 1 minute. Did hundreds of millions of 2nd Lieutenants die in Vietnam?
How many tanks were lost in Vietnam?
On average 11,000 small arms, 68 tanks, and 30 aircraft were lost each day. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order. During the Vietnam War, thousands of U.S. aircraft were lost to antiaircraft artillery (AAA), surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), and fighter interceptors ()s.
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Meaning : Former Name Of Iran, Former name of Iran,
Origin : Arabic,
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Numerology information Persia:
Name Number: 5 Meaning: Motion, Change, Freedom, Diversity, Liberty, Choice, Interest, Search, Risk, Danger, Fear
Additional information Persia:
Biblical Meaning: The name Persia is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Persia is: That cuts or divides, a nail, a gryphon, a horseman.
Definition funny of Persia:
the most civilized and powerful empire until even after the romans fell. in 559 BC, the persian king Cyrus the great defeated the Mades controlling what is now iran, iraq, and some other countries. Cyrus set out to create a powerful empire. in fact, he created THE FIRST EMPIRE. the word "Persia" comes from the greek word "persis" which means empire. the relative strength of the persian empire at the height of its power was like the relative strength of modern day, china, india, russia, EU, US and japan put together. the persians were the first people in history to give men and women equal rights, abolish slavery and write the very first human and animal bill of rights. they also built in 400s BC the very first stadium, the apadana in persepolis (later burnt down by alexander). the apadana was able to seat 15 (yes, fifteen thousand) people in it, with space left for a grand ceremony. this massive bulding was roofed. unlike the collosium. the arcitectural and worth of this single building, if it lived through the fire alexander put it through, would have dwarfed the city of rome. The persian empire was a god compared to rome. when rome attacked persia (battle of carhae) with 44 thousand soldiers, a 10 thousand man army from the persian empire crushed the romans, and sent tehir general's head back to rome. people commonly mistake persians for arabs, this is a fatal mistake, persians are aryans like the germans. they migrated from southern russia. NEVER CALL A PERSIAN AN ARAB! THEY WILL SNAP, THEY MIGHT DO SOMETHING DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND/OR REPUTATION! the persian empire at the height of its power ruled from eastern india, to southern russia, to egypt, to thrace and the persian gulf. they ruled over 80% of the civilized world. the end of persian supremacy: after the arab invasion of persia, their culture was weakened by islam. the islamic hordes burnt all books in the persia libraries, destroying the knowledge that took europe 1000 years to re-invent. even after the arab invasion, persia still held a powerful seat in international sayings. Nader (Na-dde-r) shah of persia, restored the persian glory around the 1600s. modern persia: until 1935, persia was the actuall name, after than, reza shah changed that to "iran" which was the original name the mades and other aryan tribes gave it. the word "iran" literally means "land of the aryans". in 1953, a coup organized by the CIA to bring down iran's first democrtically elected official (mossadeq) because he nationalized the oil industry. they then installed the dictatoric mohamad reza shah, who was a puppet of the americans. he was overthrown in 1979 after the islamic revolution. which produced a more democratic government compared to the Shah's, but not quite democratic enough. in 1980, iraq invaded iran. possibly a work of the CIA, or the americans, in payback for the iranian's hostage crisis (that was nothing compared to what the US did later to iran). iran fought iraq bravely for 8 years, contributed some 1 million casualties, and pushed iraq back. at this time, iran had no weapons program. iraq was aided by the west with sattelite pictures, and chemical and biological weapons, which they launched into iranian cities. after the war was over, at around 1995, iran started to produce its own fighter jet, and tank. they recently developed their medium range missile. they are now working on their controversial nuclear energy program, which the US labels as a plot to develop nuclear weapons. Conclusion: the persian empire was the longest lasting power on earth. it lasted for about 1500 years as a world power. 1200 of those, it was THE world power. if it were up to me, the only nation truely deserving of being called an empire was the persian empire. iran is doing much better than all other islamic countries at the moment. it holds 17% of all of the world's resources. it has what it takes to become an empire again, but unfortunatly, the current world power, and the current government make that impossible. you generally dont learn about the persian empire in schools in the US, canada, mexico, and most of europe, simply because of politics. to give you an image of what they are not teaching you, consider this: you were never taught about rome, wwi, wwii, the cold war and the american colonies. all those put together come close to the magnitude of the importance of the persian empire in shaping the world as we see it today.
the persian empire conquered 80% of the civilized world, and managed to keep its borders intact for 1500 years.
Greek name of the empire of ruled by the Indo-European peoples of the Iranian plateau during the Achaemenid dynasty. The name got carried over by Europeans for more than two millennia. In actuality the inhabitants of "Persia" for millennia have called it Iran, meaning "land of the Aryans". "Persians", Iranians, were responsible for some of the greatest contributions to the modern world. Some examples are the concepts of universal human rights under Cyrus, or Kourosh, the Great, the development of the first postal system, intercontinental road system known as the "Royal Road", modern algebra, medical procedures and analysis of disease, and overall the first empire to form a multicultural basis and the concepts of "states" which have formed the basis of organization that nearly all modern countries follow to this day.
Persians have formed some of the most fundamental concepts in Math, Biology, Chemistry, governmental organization, and modern human rights.
The BEST country in the WORLD with the most attractive people which unfortunately got screwed by a couple of turban-wearing cockroaches with lice crawling beards.
Persia is also known as Iran but call it Persia anyway.
Where all your dreams come true! Actually, Both a country (Iran) and once an empire (sassanid, selucid, and just plain Persian.) Birthplace of Zoroastrianism, and the coolest person in C3C, XERXES I!
Expression information Persia:
People with this name are excited by change, adventure, and excitement. They are dynamic, visionary and versatile, able to make constructive use of freedom. They fight being restricted by rules and conventions. They tend to be optomistic, energetic, intelligent, and to make friends easily. They may be changeable, restless, untidy, and rebellious.
Soul information Persia:
People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Songs about Persia:
Raupach: Siroe, re di Persia - "O placido il mare" by Cecilia Bartoli from the Album St. Petersburg [+digital booklet]
The Prince Of Persia by Harry Gregson-Williams from the Album Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Prince of Persia (From "Prince of Persia") by The Hollywood LA Soundtrack Orchestra from the Album Moviehits
Gypsy from Persia(Persion Violin Dance) by Mosavo from the Album Desert Pasage
Chopin in Persia by Maria Pomianowska & Friends from the Album Oriental Garden Vol. 8
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Main Theme) by Movie Sounds Unlimited from the Album Fantasy Movie & TV Themes
Bach's Persia by David Darling from the Album Open Window
Books about Persia:
To Persia, With Love by Doreen Corley and Lauren Wiest (Feb 26, 2014)
Persia and the Bible by Edwin M. Yamauchi and Donald Wiseman (Feb 12, 1997)
Persia the Hooker (Crack House Stories Book 1) by Nolan Smith (Jul 1, 2014)
Persia: The Final Jihad by Mike Evans (2013)
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 5: Persia The History, Geography, And Antiquities... by George Rawlinson (Mar 24, 2011)
Prince Atif the greatest prince of persia by charlie james jr (Oct 17, 2014)
Ancient Persia: A Concise History of the Achaemenid Empire, 550-330 BCE by Matt Waters (Jan 20, 2014)
Movies about Persia:
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time 2011 PG-


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Is Trishulini a female or a male name and what is the origin of Trishulini?
Trishulini is Girl/Female and origin is Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Trishulini means: Goddess Durga
Meaning of Trishulini | த்ரிஷுலிநீ
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Trishulini | த்ரிஷுலிநீ is Girl/Female and origin is Tamil
Trishulini | த்ரிஷுலிநீ means: Goddess Durga
Meaning of Aludra
Is Aludra a female or a male name and what is the origin of Aludra?
Aludra is Girl/Female and origin is Indian
Aludra means: Virgin
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Aludra | is Girl/Female and origin is Muslim
Aludra | means: Virgin
Meaning of Aludra
Aludra is Girl/Female and origin is Arabic, French
Aludra means: Virgin; The Maiden
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Aludra is a Malaysian unmanned aerial vehicle operating since 2010. The Aludra was designed and manufactured by Composites Technology Research Malaysia
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Majoris (η Canis Majoris, abbreviated Eta CMa, η CMa), also named Aludra /əˈluːdrə, əˈljuːdrə/, is a star in the constellation of Canis Major. Since 1943
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The Star". "Pesawat UAV Aludra MK helang perisik ciptaan tempatan" [Aircraft UAV Aludra MK 'eagle' local creation spy] (in Malay).
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development and manufacturing of the local Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with its Aludra UAV. Other than that, CTRM also produced composites component for the aircraft
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H: Meaning of H in the name ALUDRA TRISHULINI means: You are not judgmental. Happiness comes from pursuing ideal. Music and art enhance achievements, ignore literature and drama. Criticism hurts. Numerous talents, concentrate on one to find fame. Status not enhanced by bragging.
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Vismay means: Surprise
Meaning of Vibhushnu
Vibhushnu means: Lord Shiva
Meaning of Vibhushnu ALUDRA TRISHULINI
Meaning of Viralmani
Viralmani means: Priceless Jewel
Meaning of Viralmani ALUDRA TRISHULINI
Meaning of Yashodhar
Yashodhar means: Famous
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Raisa | ரிஸா means: Leader, Chief, Princess, Flower
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Meymona | means: Good fortune
Meaning of Meymona | ALUDRA TRISHULINI
Meaning of Sreenesh
Sreenesh means: Given by God, Lord Vishnu
Meaning of Sreenesh ALUDRA TRISHULINI
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Meaning of Leonides
Leonides means: Lion.
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Meaning of Payan
Payan means: probably Spanish : unexplained. In Spain this name is mainly found in Andalusia.English : variant spelling of Paine.Southern French : from Latin paganus 'country dweller', hence a nickname for a country-born person, or from its later sense of 'pagan', 'heathen', given to a child not yet baptized. Compare Paine.A Payan, also called Saintonge, from the Saintonge region of France, is documented in Quebec City in 1699.
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This specialised course is designed for both domestic and commercial installers of carpets and vinyls
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This is very common in UK and Raymott is correct
It's not a word I'm familiar with, and I'm a lifelong American from the Midwest.
I've never heard this either. Is it common in the UK? A "bog" is a marshy place you grow cranberries. Is it a toilet in the UK? In Australia?
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
'The bog(s)' was a common word for the lavatories among boys when I was at school in the fifties and sixties; bogroll was provided, if one was lucky. It was still being used by schoolboys in the nineties; I don't know if it is common today.
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- Lift up the coil overhead and examine the interior with a flashlight. Determine if it has a single mark per wrap or just a few marks and determine if the marks appear in a regular line on the inside of the coil. If you have random and frequent marks, this is a sign of marks caused by metal pickup. I will address this problem later.
- If you have marks that are more or less inline inside the coil, there should be a discernible cause for the marks on the block. If there are four equidistant marks than it is obvious that it is the slots that are causing the marks. If the edge of the slots are not rounded with an approximately 1/8" to 3/16" radius, rounding the edges might eliminate the problem. If the slots are rounded and there are still four equidistant marks than it is an over drafting situation which has only two solutions. Draw the wire in two passes or draw it on a larger block to diminish the effect of the overdraft.
- If you have one or two marks that are not in line with the slots than we have to look elsewhere. Draw a few wraps and carefully unwrap the coils to determine where and when the marks appear. If the marks do not appear keep drawing wraps until they do and try and find the source of the marks. Match up the marks as you unwrap the coils with any possible causes. Look for a raised edge on the face due to gripper or chain damage or a defective coating, a raised edge on a post, raised edge on a "come along hole" or gripper pocket, and possibly a sharp edge at the top of the block which should have been rounded with a belt sander same as the slots. If the marks are in the first wrap possibly the die box needs to be adjusted so the wire enters at the draw line and parallel to the floor (a level placed on the drawn wire can determine if an adjustment is necessary).
- In the case of metal pickup which is similar to welding splatter on the face of the block, the problem gets progressively worse. There can be a few different causes for metal pickup, but basically the drawn wire is being ripped apart and sticking to the face of the block. It then builds on itself, causing more wire to be ripped apart and adhere to the block. In order to solve this problem all pickup has to be removed from the block which is most efficiently done by grinding.
- Not enough lubricant. This usually occurs by trying to produce a plating quality wire by minimizing a dry soap as opposed to using grease.
- Taper needs to be adjusted because the wire is too tight.
- Splintery rod
- A sharp edge on the face of the block is shaving the wire, and then the wraps adhere to the block and start the metal pickup.


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ScrumBrawl is a board game where players control fantastic creatures vying for supremacy within the Arena, scoring goals by maneuvering various types of enchanted orbs into portals set within the Arena or fighting other creatures to the death to prevent them from reaching the portals. The 100-card deck contains fifty creatures with different characteristics that determine how the creature interacts with the orbs (throw accuracy, catching ability, and throwing range), how fast a creature can move, and how effective it is in battle. Many creatures also have unique magic abilities that can be used to manipulate gameplay.
When players summon creatures, corresponding creature tokens (miniature cards that stand erect in cardstands) enter the 20x20 square gameboard, known as the Arena, where the orb and portal tokens await the contestants. In a four-player game, players may compete in teams of two. Goals are scored by creatures that maneuver an orb token onto a portal token by picking up, carrying, handing off, and throwing the orb with their creature tokens.
Enchantment cards can be played on creatures to grant them enhanced stats or new abilities as well as make them hardier in combat. Event cards, such a Lightning Storms or Fumbles can change the flow the game in seconds forcing players to constantly rethink their strategies for scoring or engaging in combat.
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An aerial view shows the 1992 lava dome of Bogoslof Island, the summit of a largely submarine stratovolcano located in the Bering Sea 50 km behind the main Aleutian arc. The 1992 lava dome grew to a height of 100 m in July at the northern tip of Bogoslof Island. The island is about 1.5 x 0.6 km wide, and due to its frequent eruptive activity and energetic wave action, has changed shape dramatically since first mapped in the late 1700's.
Type/Process: Lava Dome
Volcanic Status: Historical
Image Number: 053-082
Photographer: Tom Miller (U.S. Geological Survey)
Summit Elevation: 150 meters
Latitude/Longitude: 53.93 N / 168.03 W
Timeframe: Last known eruption 1964 or later


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Metoprolol – How Long Does It Take to Work?
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1. By first locating his position in the building using IKN's Floor Plan Software to quickly and accurately direct First Responders to his location
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a. an automatic lockdown of all rooms
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IKN will work with schools to attempt to utilize existing a/v equipment if suitable to build a state-of-the-art building safety surveillance system.
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