Dispute Over an Expense Reimbursement Contract? Five Factors to Consider
Are you a Wisconsinbased employee with a dispute (or potential dispute) with an employer about an expense reimbursement contract? If so, before you take action or communicate with the employer about the dispute, below are five factors to consider.
1. Review the contract's terms, including terms about timing and key dates, before taking action.
Many expense – reimbursement contracts have terms that specify important dates and/or time periods. For example, a contract may say that if the employee resigns within one year of his employment start date, then he must reimburse the employer 100% of the expenses it paid relating to the employee's hire, travel and relocation. Or a contract may say if the employee resigns during a given time frame (e.g. at a time between Jan. 1 and Jun. 30, 2019), then he must reimburse 50% of the employer's expenses, or if he resigns during a later time frame (e.g. between Jul. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019), he must reimburse 25%.
Sometimes, the terms are not clearly defined or ambiguous on their face. For example, a reimbursement contract may say the employee has a reimbursement obligation if he resigns "before a one-year period", but may not specifically define the date that "one year" has ended. Such ambiguous terms can raise doubts when, exactly, the one year period begins and ends. Is it one year after the date the last party signed the contract? One year after the date the employee accepted the job offer? One year after the date the employee first started employment at the employer's building?
An employee with a reimbursement contract should review and understand the contract's terms– including its terms about important dates and timing– before he takes action, e.g. before he gives notice of resignation on a given date. A close review of the contract, including terms about key dates and timing, can help the employee be aware of important timing considerations and perhaps avoid a very costly mistake. For example, it may help him avoid giving notice of resignation to occur a day before a date when reimbursement obligations would have vanished under the contract had he stayed employed just a day longer.
2. Know that some contracts and/or their reimbursement terms are invalid under Wisconsin law; don't assume the employer's legal interpretation is correct.
Employers act as if the reimbursement contracts they drafted– and their interpretations of their contracts– are unquestionably valid under the law. But in reality, some reimbursement contracts are invalid under Wisconsin law standards.
Only a Court can determine if a given contract is valid or invalid. However, an employee can have a lawyer assess the likelihood or odds a given contract would be found invalid by a Court, via the lawyer reviewing that contract and comparing it to applicable legal standards, etc.
If an employee's lawyer reviewed a reimbursement contract and saw legal problems with it and felt a Court would likely consider it invalid, the lawyer's opinion to this effect could be conveyed to the employer, and could cause the employer to reduce or withdraw its demand for the employee's expense-reimbursement payment.
It is common in my experience to see problems in the language of an expense – reimbursement contract that present risk to the employer that the contract could (if a legal action arose) be determined by a Court to be invalid. There are some legal issues that, if present in a given contract, could cause a Court to decide the whole contract is invalid. In other instances, there are problems with a contract that are likely to cause a Court to decide only a portion of its terms, or only a portion of money (less than what the employer demands) are legally-valid or owed.
If you have a reimbursement contract with one or more of the following attributes, it may be legally-vulnerable for the employer, and you should consider having an employee rights lawyer assess it further:
 - If the contract was drafted by the employer and has vague or ambiguous terms the employer is now interpreting in its favor, to your financial detriment.
 - If the contract defines types of expenses or time frames, etc., and the employer is seeking reimbursement of types of expenses that are not of the type the contract defines, or were not incurred during defined contractual time frames, etc.
 - If the contract has terms that say the employer may dock your wages (paychecks) for reimbursement money the employer decides you owe.
3. Request proof from the employer for the expenses at issue; make sure they're legitimate expenses and of a type reimbursable under the contract.
A reimbursement contract may specifically state the employee has a right to request the employer give her proof of the expenses at issue, so she can verify they were in fact paid and in fact were proper for the employer to have paid for her hire and relocation, etc.
Such proof can include an itemization of expenses that specifies exact expenses' dates and amounts of payment, to whom they were paid, for what purpose, etc. Proof can also include receipts or bank entries from the employer, or other documents that prove and/or describe how various expense payments were made for given purposes, etc.
Whether or not your contract says you can request the employer provide you such proof of the expenses' legitimacy, it is a good idea for you to make such a request.
If an employer provides you an itemization or other proof of expenses, you should carefully review that documentation, to make sure the described expenses appear legitimate and appropriate. As an initial matter, you may discover that there are erroneous entries or amounts stated for given expenses, and find the employer has overstated the value of expenses it is asking you to reimburse.
You should also compare those documented expenses (as described in the documentation) to the terms and descriptions in your reimbursement contract. Are those expenses, for which the employer demands reimbursement, actually of the type and nature for which the contract requires reimbursement?
If there's any problem with the expenses' legitimacy and/or legality under the contract, it is good that you identify any such issues before communicating with the employer about potential reimbursement, and certainly before paying for reimbursement.
4. You may have legal leverage, for your reimbursement dispute, based on factors outside the reimbursement contract and/or that you may not have considered.
Above I reference some legal issues with a given reimbursement contract or its terms that, in a reimbursement demand or dispute situation, can possibly raise legal risks for an employer and/or leverage for the employee.
Aside from the content or issues in any given contract, there may be external factors or laws that provide potential leverage for the employee.
For one, an employee who is contemplating resignation and related reimbursement contract issues, may be subject to unlawful activities by his or her employer that prompted the plans for resignation in the first place. For example, the employee may be resigning because the employer failed to pay the employee a bonus or commission that was (in the employee/lawyer's view) owed under WI wage or contract laws, or because the employer harassed or discriminated against the employee in arguable violation of WI or Federal discrimination laws.
If an employer arguably violated laws with respect to the employee– and arguably owes the employee legal damages (money) due to lost wages or discriminatory acts, etc.– then those matters may serve as counter-leverage in a negotiation with an employer seeking expense-reimbursement money from the employee.
If a negotiation occurs with an employee about any legal issue, it is likely best that any and all other potential legal issues are also considered by the employee (and employee's lawyer, if applicable). That way, the employer's reimbursement demand is not discussed in a vacuum and the employee's potential legal rights and potential damages are also part of the discussion, leveraging and/or settlement agreement that may occur.
5. If you decide to get a lawyer's advice about a contract reimbursement dispute, it is best to do so before you take action or communicate with the employer.
As referenced above, an employee rights lawyer can review an expense reimbursement contract, assess the circumstances of a reimbursement request or dispute, and possibly identify deficiencies with the contract or the employer's legal position. As a threshold matter, the lawyer may tell the employee some important things not to do, e.g. not to resign before a given date (because of bad consequences per the contract's terms, etc.).
Also, the lawyer may opine that the employer's position has legal weaknesses. If that is the case– e.g. say the lawyer opines a Court would likely find the contract invalid– then that opinion could be helpful for the employee to know before communicating or trying to negotiate with an employer about an expense reimbursement demand.
The employee could retain the lawyer to do the communicating or negotiating.
Lawyers are better at conducting communications and negotiations about contracts than are employees and employers. Most employers know this and have lawyers (or promptly retain lawyers) to assist with any reimbursement-contract disputes that arise for them. Sometimes, employers' lawyers are behind the scenes and, unbeknownst to the employee they're in a dispute with, are monitoring and advising the employers' personnel about what to say or write to the employee. Employees, too often, try to tackle contract-related communications and negotiations on their own, and are thus at a disadvantage compared to the employers, who typically have attorney help accessible.
The more an employee communicates with an employer about a contract dispute– especially written or emailed communication– the more risk the employee incurs of diminishing or eliminating legal rights or options he or she may have had. For example, an employee may send off an email to the employer, about a reimbursement dispute issue, in which he inadvertently agrees to new contractual terms, or agrees to a contractual modification, that are against his interests and/or waive legal rights he'd had (to reduce or


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Can headphones break in cold weather? The low temperature won't damage the headphones, but the moisture does. Read on to know how you can protect your headphones.
Nowadays, most headphones can withstand cold weather and even light rain. The cold temperature usually does not break the headphones. Unfortunately, cold weather comes with a bit of moisture, which can damage the headphone drivers.
You can use your headphones at a high temperature of 40°C. But exceeding this limit will compromise its performance and damage it. If you use headphones in freezing weather, your battery will die much faster as very low temperature and moisture kill the battery.
In this article, let us further look at:
- How can a low temperature reduce battery life
- How does moisture break headphones
- Does cold weather affect wireless connectivity
- Do headphones keep ears warm?
- How can you protect your headphone from damage?
How Can a Low Temperature Reduce Battery Life?
Any electric device needs power to function. The battery supplies power to most of these devices. You need to handle the battery with care, and if exposed to extremely cold weather, it can damage the device.
Most of the lithium-ion batteries in headphones and other devices do not work well in extremely cold weather. As a result, the battery's life is reduced and discharges quickly.
You might also like to read: How Do Headphones Break
How Does Moisture Break Headphones?
Humidity and moisture are the main factors to consider when you use your headphones in cold weather as they may damage them.
Usually, water and electronics don't mix well. However, cold weather does not damage your headphones. But when you move your headphones from a cold temperature to a warmer one and use them, it causes condensation to form inside the headphone.
Water can also get inside the headphone from condensation, which damages it. The moisture present in headphones can create electrical shocks and damage the metal parts there in your headphones.
So when you move from chilly to a warmer room, make sure not to use the headphones for some time. Switch it off for a few minutes and let the moisture out.
Does Cold Weather Affect Wireless Connectivity?
The RF radio waves and Bluetooth connectivity are not affected by low temperatures. Even if your battery is low, you can use Bluetooth headphones in cold weather.
But when you use headphones in cold weather, the battery may discharge in just two hours or even less. The performance of batteries of low-end Bluetooth devices may run out quickly.
So if you are going to use your headphones at low temperatures, always get good quality headphones. The weather will not affect the Bluetooth but the sub-zero temperature damages the device.
Do Headphones Keep Your Ears Warm?
There are winter headphones available nowadays that can handle low temperatures pretty well. They have a dual function and can keep the headphone insulated during the cold weather and also helps keep the ears warm.
Winter headphones have good insulating properties that can withstand extremely cold weather without the risk of freezing. In contrast, the plastic on most of the headphones breaks in extremely cold weather.
How Can You Protect Your Headphone From Damage?
Though the cold weather affects the headphones badly, there are ways you can protect them.
You can buy a thermal cover and cover your headphones. You will find the thermal cover in any store or even online. This cover helps isolate your headphones from extremely low temperatures as much as possible. You can listen to your favorite songs for quite a long time. But avoid overusing it.
You can either avoid wearing headphones to protect them from low temperatures. Or you can get good quality winter headphones that are available in the market. The winter headphones are pretty comfortable and come with earmuffs to keep you warm.
The winter headphones are helpful in three ways: they can withstand cold weather, warm your ears, and have good noise cancellation to enjoy your music. These headphones can withstand low temperatures and prevent the headphone's structure from corroding.
You might also like to read: Can You Take Broken Headphones To Apple
Some wireless headphones can withstand cold weather and do not let the cable freeze. The low temperature does not affect the Bluetooth, enabling you to use the headphones without worry. You should protect your smartphone.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Is it bad to leave headphones in car? Can you leave headphones in a cold car?
Leaving your headphones in the car is not a good idea unless the temperature outside is at an average room temperature.
If you leave your headphones in cold weather for a long time, when you finally take them into a warm place, there might be condensation inside the headphone, which is sure to damage the headset's electronics.
What temperature is bad for headphones?
In any electric device, the circuit generates heat when it's functioning. If you expose the headphone to direct heat for a long time, it will destroy the headphone parts inside.
Similarly, any device will work properly at a low temperature. However, it will have a problem if the weather is freezing outside. Using headphones at extremely low temperatures such as -80°C can damage the electronic circuit.
You might also like to read: Can Bass Break Headphones
What can you do when your headphones break in cold weather?
When you get your headphones from extremely chilly weather outside, don't try to heat them immediately with something. You will damage it more. So if you have kept your headphones in chilly weather for a long time, you need to get them to average room temperature.
Usually, the climate of any country ranges from 22 to 30 degrees. So let your device get back to average temperature if you have just come from chilly weather. Your headphones will start working again in some time.
So Can Headphones Break in Cold Weather? Yes, They Can.
Extremely cold weather affects the performance of the headphones. The electric circuit, battery, or the metallic part outside may not function properly due to the moisture inside.
But if you enjoy listening to music in cold weather using your headphones, you must invest in some good low-temperature resistant headphones of excellent quality.
You can replace them with winter headphones. Winter headphones have excellent insulation and protect your device in chilly weather, and keep your ears warm.
I hope now you get some idea of how you can protect your headphones from damage and extend their lifetime in cold weather.

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Editorial: Professor sued over casual touch
Marta Sanchez, a student at the University of Virginia Law School, is claiming that an incident of personal contact between herself and Professor Kenneth Abraham during one of his lectures caused her severe mental anguish and is seeking $35,000 in damages. This lawsuit should not be allowed to continue. There must be a reasonable agreement made before university professors are left defenseless in their classrooms.
During a lecture, Abraham was explaining a legal issue and to demonstrate his point (adding that he probably shouldn't do what he was about to do) proceeded to lay his hand on the shoulder of the student closest to him. That student happened to be Marta Sanchez.
At age 11, Sanchez, who is from Panama, became a victim of repeated physical, mental and sexual abuse and, as a result, experiences great difficulty with personal contact. The incident made Sanchez very uncomfortable, and she took her concerns to university counselors. Sanchez found the outcome of a meeting with Abraham unsatisfying and decided to bring a civil lawsuit against Abraham.
There is no doubt that Sanchez was affected by the incident because of her sensitivity to personal contact, but there is no way that Abraham could have known that. Holding him accountable for this action is setting a precedent that will cause any friendly relations between professor and student to be grounds for litigation.
Professors cannot know the history of each student, and though Abraham's actions were harmless, it is best if they keep their hands to themselves. It should also be understood that personal contact is not always avoidable. Furthermore, Sanchez's suit should be thrown out when it reaches circuit court because, by all accounts, she had no reason to believe that Abraham would make any kind of inappropriate advance toward her, and he made the context of his actions quite clear.


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Managed Service for PostgreSQL lets you use network and local storage for database clusters. Network storage is based on network blocks, which are virtual disks in the Yandex.Cloud infrastructure. Local storage is organized on disks that are physically located in the database host servers.
When creating a cluster, you can choose between the following storage types:
- Standard network storage (
network-hdd): The cheapest option for servers with relaxed read/write performance requirements.
- Fast network storage (
network-ssd): A middle-ground solution. It's slower than local storage, but unlike local disks, it ensures data integrity if Yandex.Cloud hardware goes down.
- Fast local storage (
local-ssd): The fastest disks. The size of the local storage can only be incremented by 100 GB.
Local storage features
Local storage doesn't provide fault tolerance for data storage and affects the overall pricing for the cluster:
- Local storage doesn't provide fault tolerance for a single-host cluster: if a local disk fails, the data is permanently lost. Therefore, when creating a new Managed Service for PostgreSQL cluster using local storage, a 3-host fail-safe configuration is automatically set up.
- You are charged for a cluster with local storage even if it's stopped. Read more in the pricing policy.


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Indigenous people have a shorter life expectancy - around 18 to 19 years less than non-indigenous people. The average life span is 57 years for an Aboriginal male and 62 years for an Aboriginal female. The most common causes of death include:
- Circulatory diseases - including heart disease and stroke. The number of deaths caused by conditions such as coronary heart disease is double that of the non-indigenous population.
- Diabetes - and other diseases of the endocrine system. The rate of diabetes is six times higher among indigenous people. It is estimated that diabetes affects between 10 to 30 per cent of the Aboriginal population.
- Injuries - sustained in accidents such as car crashes. An indigenous person is three times more likely to die in an accident than a non-indigenous person. The Aboriginal population also has high rates of suicide and homicide.
- Respiratory system diseases - deaths from chronic disease are three to five times more common. Around half of the diseases are caused by infections. Respiratory infections are 10 times more common in the indigenous population.
- Cancer - particularly lung, cervical and liver cancer. According to the South Australian Cancer Registry, the death rate among the indigenous population is higher because the cancers are typically diagnosed at a later stage.
Babana has a key aim of improving the health of our community and we have worked with key organisations to provide programs that can assist. We would like to thank the Redfern Police and the Aboriginal Health Promotion Unit for their ongoing support of our health program.
We run a weekly health walking program which is attended by both Aboriginal and Non Aboriginal members of our community. We meet each Sunday (weather permitting) at the Babana shed and proceed for a walk followed by breakfast.

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Block matching based motion estimation employs conventionally pixel-based sum of absolute differences (SAD) metric for distortion measure. Many fast matching mechanisms have been developed to lower the computational load for block matching, such as those exploiting block feature based or attribute-based SAD calculations. By examining a subblock-sum-based SAD measure, where the subblock-sums can be considered to be intra-subblock features, we propose both intraand inter-subblock features based SAD measure for more effective block matching in terms of achieving better coding efficiency. Interestingly, the proposed feature based SAD measure can be interpreted as subblock-based sum of absolute Hadamard transformed differences (SATD). The new features can be constructed in a multilevel structure, which may provide a flexible and scalable means for a tradeoff between computation load and coding efficiency. Encoding results are shown to compare the proposed scheme against other relevant feature based SAD measures.


Universities Support Holding HSC Exams in 2021
NSW Vice-Chancellors' Committee
The New South Wales Vice-Chancellors' Committee (the Committee) fully supports the decision of the NSW Education Standards Agency (NESA) to give more time to HSC students to work on their major projects and to prepare for exams to reduce the impact of the current COVID-19 lockdown.
The Convener for the Committee, Professor Barney Glover AO, said the universities "appreciate that the disruptions caused by the current COVID-19 lockdown have impacted on students' focus, therefore the need for certainty is paramount.
"As we said in 2020, our position is that proceeding with the HSC examinations in 2021 provides certainty to students, parents and teachers as well as universities.
The Convener emphasised that the universities understood the difficulties faced by students and explained that universities will respond with appropriate arrangements.
"As we did successfully in 2020 when the pandemic began for that year's cohort of students, we will continue to work flexibly with NESA and the Universities Admissions Centre to ensure that admission processes can adapt in an equitable way to any changes in Year 12 assessments," Professor Glover
Given that completion of the HSC is the preferred admission pathway into many universities, Professor Glover strongly encouraged students to remain committed to completing the HSC in 2021.
Professor Glover also reminded students that there are alternative pathways into university such as bridging and foundational courses to build up knowledge and skills lost during the pandemic.
"Universities look forward to welcoming this year's graduating secondary students into courses commencing in 2022," Professor Glover said.


text: FIGURE 2 Structure of the electricity industry in the United Kingdom. Electricite de France (EDF) is present because electricity can be exchanged between England and France. a Including some autogenerators. b Other small generators also supply electricity to ScottishPower and Scotish Hydro-Electric. c Comprising East Midlands Electricity, NORWEB, Eastern Electricity, SEEBOARD, London Electricity, SWALEC, MANWEB, SWEB, MEB, Southern Electricity, Northern Electricity, Yorkshire Electricity. d Comprising National Power, Nuclear Electric, PowerGen, Scottish Power, Scottish Hydro-Electric. e Comprising ScottishPower, Scottish Hydro-Electric. SOURCE: Department of Trade and Industry, 1994.


How Kelvin Teos The Neuroscience of Daily Success can help you make change in your life for the better – Best in Australia
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The Neuroscience of Daily Success is a publication that is soon to be released, authored by Kelvin Teo. Kelvin Teo was once a 9-5 worker who was paid well, however he was left with no time and failing physical and mental health as a result. The dissatisfaction he felt in his life is a grievance that is shared by many workers across the world. The general formula that has been handed to people is that schooling and a good job with good pay will create satisfaction and happiness. However, many people are now realizing that this is not the case, and the average worker is usually unsatisfied with their life.
Kelvin Teo discovered that by changing his mental filter, his perceived outlook on his life, he was able to create meaningful changes that led to lasting impacts on his overall life. In 2017, Kelvin went on a personal development journey to find the answers amongst all the motivational talks and fluff. What he discovered were neuroscience techniques which had concrete results, and were no nonsense in their science, application and results. Through the application of these methods and techniques, Kelvin explains that you are planting a seed, and while this seed may be small and insignificant at the moment, that seed (or changes) will turn into huge impacts on your life.
For Kelvin, one of those seeds was changing his mental filter, and how he perceived life. This change grew into something significant, because Kelvin ended up leaving his job in order to pursue personal development. Now, he makes a living through his work and helping others to achieve this in their life, as well as being able to spend time with his family and take care of his health.
He has since committed to further changes that have become major impacts on his life. Within his book, he teaches the reader how to understand mentalism better, learn and identify mental filters and how much they can impact your life, understand how to achieve continuous success on a daily basis and to understand how to take full control of your universe through the application of effective mental strategies.
The content written above, featured from the book, is enough for the user to be able to read through the whole book, and then upon finishing it, implement changes into their life that will sprout into significant changes for the better.
For anyone looking for a good read into neuroscience applications on everyday life, or for those searching for personal development journeys and techniques/methods, then look no further than The Neuroscience of Daily Success by Kelvin Teo. It is definitely worth a read.
Samantha is the head of content and politics columnist for Best in Australia. Prior to joining the Best in Au, she was a court and crime reporter at SM.
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Norwich OA are working with primary and secondary schools in Norwich to support pupils and their parents to engage with remote learning at home.
A Remote Learning Coach aims to work with pupils and parents identified by their school who aren't used to using IT at home and would benefit from support.
The role aims to:
- Support pupils and their parents to engage confidently with remote learning at home.
- Act as Coach to encourage progress, participation and engagement with home learning for identified students during periods of remote learning.
- Encourage, support and upskill pupils and their family to use IT effectively at home to access support, advice and opportunities.
Information for schools
Funding for a Remote Learning Coach is offered to NOA primary and secondary schools with the highest levels of disadvantaged students. Based on the most recent LA data, eligible schools invited to participate are:
- City Academy Norwich
- Sewell Park Academy
- The Hewett Academy
- Open Academy
- Norwich Primary Academy
- Valley Primary Academy
- West Earlham Junior School & West Earlham Infant & Nursery School
- Bluebell Primary School
- Edith Cavell Academy & Nursery
- Henderson Green Primary Academy
- Wensum Junior Academy
- Nelson Infant School
- Mile Cross Primary School
- Tuckswood Academy & Nursery
- Lionwood Junior School
- St Michael's Junior School
- Catton Grove Primary School
- George White Junior School
- Clover Hill Infant & Nursery School
- Lakenham Primary School
- Short Stay School for Norfolk
- The Wherry School
- The Clare School
- Parkside School
- Eaton Hall Special Academy
- Harford Manor School
Next steps for interested schools …
Norwich OA have collected expressions of interest from individuals with relevant experience who are available to work immediately. Schools will need to employ the Coach directly and NOA will cover costs.
Contact Claire Sparrow via email to request participation in the project and access details about the potential Coaches: _EMAIL_
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The Benefits of Soapstone
Read about the most notable benefits of using soapstone on your wood burning stove.
Heat is essential during the cold months of the year for a comfortable home, but cast iron is not the only efficient form of material used for producing wood burning stoves. Soapstone is another material that has been used throughout the world for many years. The benefits of using a wood burning stove are remarkable by themselves, but a stove also clad in soapstone as well can deliver even more benefits. Here are some of the most notable benefits of the material.
Some stone materials have a porous texture. Spilling substances on these materials can result in deep stains that are impossible to get rid of. Soapstone is a completely non-porous natural stone so even when used as a material to cover a wood stove, should something splash up on the unit or be spilled on it, there is no risk of staining. The unit can look just as beautiful the first day it is installed throughout its potentially long life.
Soapstone is not only used in stoves for helping retain heat but has proven popular in many other areas of the home as well. The material does not absorb bacteria like some materials in kitchen or bathroom worktops and splashbacks, so it is remarkably healthy for family use. The same thing can be said of a soapstone clad wood stove. No matter what is going on in the home, the heater will not absorb the bacteria. Some wood stoves have been taken out of homes and used in new ones without any issues because there is no risk of mould or mildew getting into the stone.
Environmentally Friendly
Having access to renewable resources for heating is what makes the world a better place. It is widely known that wood burning stoves themselves are remarkably environmentally friendly with clean burn innovative and wood burning being carbon neutral. Certified wood suppliers adhere to strict guidance and sustainability is an issue taken very seriously by stove manufacturers. Soapstone is equally a natural resource. The fact that the stone is a natural product means that your family do not have to worry about any bacteria or foreign materials within the stone. No matter how hot it gets, there is never a risk of bacteria, so it can be a great option for those that are sensitive to certain materials.
Heating Ability
The standard wood burning stove made from cast iron is able to get remarkably hot and hold the heat far past when the wood burns down. There is, however, the fact that the fire has to be continually stoked due to the naturally porous structure of the cast iron. Soapstone is a little different. The non-porous nature of the stone means that less heat is able to escape from the unit. The fire inside is able to burn much hotter and stay hotter for a longer period of time.
Within the fire box, the wood is able to give off its highest heating potential as the heat is concentrated within the space. That means that instead of pulling out partially burned wood when cleaning the stove, you will merely have fully used ash to sweep away.
Some people may be a bit cautious about this form of heat as it does get remarkably hot within the system, but the way that the soapstone stoves are manufactured means that they are quite safe. The interior is fully encapsulated within the unit and the entire unit is clad in soapstone, so the stone acts as an insulator rather than a conductor. The bulk of the stove remains relatively cool to the touch and therefore children playing around the unit will not be harmed by accidentally bumping into the system. It is only the space in front of the unit that remains hot, so it can be even safer than some of the standard wood burning and gas stoves comprised of other conductible materials.
With all of these benefits, it is no surprise that soapstone clad stoves continue to be a popular design statement and practical additional to a home. They have been designed to be a showpiece within the home rather than merely functional. No matter the décor of the home, you will be able to find a soapstone finished stove that is right for you, so contact your licensed stove installer today and enjoy the many benefits of this age-old technology.


Chevrolet has made great efforts to use new technology in its cars. And in a bid to reduce weight in the Corvette, the company has announced it will be using a lightweight shape memory alloy wire to replace motorized components used to open and close a hatch release vent. So what exactly does this lightweight shape memory alloy wire do? Basically it's a wire made from copper-aluminum-nickel or nickel-titanium. The wire's chemistry allows it to change its shape when subjected to heat, electric current or pressure. The smart bit is that the wire remembers its original shape and goes back to its original form when deactivated.This makes it an ideal candidate for opening and closing jobs and hence its use in the 2014 Corvette's The specific vent for which it will be used, releases air trapped in the trunk and helps close the trunk lid easier. GM is in the process of putting the wire to greater use in its car, and is in the process of replacing roughly 200 motorized parts of a typical car. This will allow for greater weight reduction. It doesn"t seem so important from the outside, but as the number of electronic system climbs, the cabling ni cars has become a major subject of research. Official press release
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Performing an SEO audit? Contributor Max Prin demonstrates how to find all of a website's indexed subdomains using a simple (and free) Chrome plugin.
An SEO audit is rarely limited to the www (or non-www) version of a website. When looking for potential duplicate content, it's often important to know how many subdomains exist and, more importantly, how many of them are indexed by Google.
The good old search operators
An easy way to find indexed subdomains is to use search operators.
- Start with "site:" and the root domain.
- One by one, remove each subdomain (including: "www") from the results with the "-inurl:" operator.
- When there are no more results for Google to return, your query with the search operators should include all subdomains indexed.
However, this technique has its limits. It's unlikely that the site you're auditing has as many subdomains as wordpress.com, but you may come across a site with several dozen subdomains. This can potentially cause the following issues:
- The process can be long, especially if it needs to be done for several domains.
- You might get Google "captchas" along the way.
- The size of queries is limited (around 30 keywords). Thus, if your query is too long (too many -inurl operators), you will get a 400 error page from Google.
- Once you're done, you still need some editing to create a nice list of subdomains to work with.
The solution: a simple Chrome extension, by Google
This extension, Personal Blocklist (by Google), will make your life easier. It allows you to "block" domains from appearing in your search results.
The key here is that the extension operates at the subdomain level and stores the domains in a list.
- Once added to Chrome, start with the same "site:domain.com" search command.
- Under each result now appears a "Block subdomain.domain.com" link.
- Click on each link until your result page is empty.
- You're almost done! Simply click on the extension icon, then "export," then copy/paste into Excel.


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java get Object id
In java there is no any specific method that provides us the object's ID. But each object has its own unique hash value which can be treated as unique Id for that object.
To explain this concept here we are getting the hash code for the two object and this can be done by using the hashCode() method on both of the created objects.
String ind = new String("India");
System.out.println("Hash code for String object: " + ind.hashCode());
Above line of code creates a new String object "ind" and its hash code can be get by the method hashCode().
GetObjectId getObj = new GetObjectId();
System.out.println("Hash code for Class object: " + getObj.hashCode());
In above lines we have created a new object of GetObjectId and for its hash code we will be using hashCode() method. Here is the full example code of GetObjectId.java as follows:
Hash code for String object: 70793495
Hash code for Class object: _PHONE_
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Are There Any Harmful Effects of Orgonite
Are There Any Harmful Effects of Orgonite
For many years now, orgone energy has been known as a universal life force that is capable of turning negative energies into positive ones and send it out into the atmosphere. There are various theories surrounding the subtle energies, particularly because there is no scientific method to measure the energy and prove its effects.Generations of people have experienced the effects of subtle energies and have reported about their effects.
Is Orgonite Harmful?
Orgonite is derived from the term "orgone" which was coined by Wilhem Reich. It is a life-force energy which is believed to exist in healthy and stagnant form. The healthy form of energy is known as POR (Positive Orgone Energy) and the stagnant one is DOR (Deadly Orgone).
Orgonite/Orgone Devices are made up of resin, metal shavings and quartz crystals. They are capable of transmuting the negative energy into positive one. Positive energies cause a number of benefits to the surroundings.
 - In human beings, orgonite is known to induce better sleep patterns. The presence of orgonite helps a person to sleep through the night and reduces the number of waking considerably.
 - Orgonites are known to reduce the ill-effects of EMFs. It does not reduce the radiations as such, but can reduce their harmful effects. Orgonites can specifically be helpful; for people who are sensitive to emissions.
 - Orgonites are known to accelerate the growth of plants in many cases. Yet another positive impact of orgonite can be seen on foods. It acts as a preservative and foods remain fresh for longer than usual.
 - Orgonite remove the energy blockages from the body. Once the blockages are released there is a gush of fresh and positive energy, a person feels happy and content.
Just like how too much of anything can be alarming, the same goes with Orgonite. One can have as many orgonite as they wish. But stay alert that you may sometimes experience temporary discomfort, as too much of anything is not good. In the presence of too much energy, the effects can be felt strongly. Hence, it is best to use Orgonite in nominal amounts and make the most of it.
One can benefit their house, workplace, and environment all with Orgonite. In fact, Orgonite have effect on all the living beings, including animals.
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Real Estate Alert - "Understanding Your South Carolina Property Tax Bill and Deciding Whether to Appeal"
Understanding South Carolina's real and personal property tax structure involves a trip back to your high school algebra class. Essentially, the amount of tax you owe depends upon three variables:
 (i) your taxable value
 (ii) your assessment ratio
 (iii) your millage rate
The equation is as follows:
Tax = Taxable x Assessment x Millage
 Value Ratio Rate
When deciding whether or not to appeal, or how to otherwise lower your property taxes, the first step is to determine which of these three variables, if any, could be lowered in your favor.
To properly make such a determination, you must consider the following questions...
Please see full article below for more information.


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This paper examines through Marianne Hirsch's theory of postmemory and trauma two performance texts by Aboriginal Australian playwright and theatre director Wesley Enoch. This critical theoretical approach argues that in the absence of reliable historical records, the autobiographical structure of Black Medea (2007) and The 7 Stages of Grieving (1996) positions them as individual as well as collective postmemory and trauma accounts. The paper further argues that the use of silence, gestures, storytelling, and theatre serve as vital tools for documenting the generational continuum of the traumatic Aborigine experiences and the struggle in dealing with the inherited burden of intergenerational trauma.
Khalil, Rania M Rafik (2022). Aboriginal Australian Autobiographies of Postmemory and Trauma in Wesley Enoch's Black Medea and The 7 Stages of Grieving. Hermes Journal, Vol. 11, Issue 2, Cairo University. (in print)


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Time to Celebrate
Identity, diversity and belief
Author: Mark and Olga Fox
Format: 96 pp book
ISBN: 9781863667036 SCIS No: _PHONE_
Publisher: Wizard Ideas 2006
Audience: Teacher and student resource
Audience year level
Time to Celebrate offers an introduction to some of the world's cultures by examining festivals and associated cultural events. It features a rich background to many of the world's important festivals, as well as practical ideas and activities that link to learning areas including SOSE/HSIE, Literacy, The Arts, LOTE and Civics and Citizenship Education. The book has a particular focus on celebrations in Australia and the Asian region so that students come to better understand themselves and their closest neighbours.
Festivals provide students with an opportunity to explore issues such as diversity, identity and belief. By studying festivals, students will begin to understand more about the multicultural world in which they live and to examine their own attitudes in respect to values such as tolerance, inclusion, respect and freedom.


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What's In A Name? Trumeau Mirror
Our trumeau wall mirror designs have been a steady seller for us over the years. The history behind these elegant designs is interesting – A quick search on Wikipedia:
A trumeau mirror is a wall mirror originally manufactured in France in the 18th century. It takes its name from the French word trumeau, which designates the space between windows. In England it is normally known as a "pier glass."
Trumeau mirrors were originally intended to hang on a wall between windows, providing a decorative element and bringing more light to the room. Most antique trumeau mirrors are highly ornate and often gilded.
The mirror is almost always rectangular and sometimes includes a decorative portion at the top, with the mirror below it. Those designed to be placed above a mantelpiece, rather than between windows, could have candles placed in front of the mirror to increase ambient light.
Reproductions of 18th-century trumeau mirrors became popular in the Regency period in the 1950s, when French furniture was popular.


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made from strong sheets of fire retardant paper, softblocks are flexible building blocks. Equipped with magnetic end panels, elements link together to form a folding wall, entire environments or long, winding space partitions and product displays. The modular system is intended to provide sustainable means of reshaping space for diverse use, a system that can change, grow and move with your changing needs.
design by Stephanie Forsythe + Todd MacAllendocumentation
the honeycomb geometry and soft material allows softblock to flex and curve, creating straight partitions or snaking structures. The blocks flat-pack for portability and storage, expanding up to 15′ (4.5m) or any length between.
the final layer of paper softblock is a magnetic panel that folds vertically on itself to provide stability, connects multiple blocks and walls to one another, or anchors the elements to ferrous surfaces, including the steel strip accessory.
the paper is a careful blend of new and recycled fibres that bond to form a sturdy matrix. It is then coated with a non-toxic fire retardant and structured in layers to create softblock.
the internal honeycomb and pleated structure break up reflected sound and provide acoustic absorption to enhance clarity of speech.
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Volcano Pose
If your child is about 4 years old or younger, they will learn new movements by looking at and copying others. Therefore it is best to do Volcano pose with your child or toddler so they can see what to do.
Volcano pose will give your own shoulders and chest a wonderful stretch too.
How to do volcano pose
 1. Find a clear space and encourage your toddler or child to stand opposite you.
 2. Together, curl up really small on the floor, as a 'sleeping volcano'.
 3. Sleep for a few seconds "1, 2, 3…" (count out loud with your child)
 4. Then, suddenly, ERUPT! Come up onto your knees and spread your arms out wide!
 5. Move from one knee to the other or gently twist from side to side to as your volcano continues to shower it's lava everywhere!
The benefits of volcano pose
1. Strengthen arm, leg & core muscles
The movements of this pose promote whole-body strength.
2. Improve balance skills
As you get up quickly up from the floor in volcano pose, you will challenge your balance skills, through stimulating your body senses i.e. your proprioceptive and your vestibular sense. These balance reactions are important not only for sporting activities like football or dance but also for sitting in a good position to write. Children develop mature balance skills at about seven years of age. If your child is younger they will largely be using their sight to keep their balance. It is by moving around and quickly changing position that children progress their abilities so they need not have to rely on looking so much to keep their balance. Unfortunately our own sense of balance slowly deteriorates as we age. We can help to control this by doing activities such as Volcano pose.
3. Gently stretch chest, shoulder & arm muscles
Volcano pose will give you both an opportunity to stretch out your arm, shoulder and chest muscles, just like our growing flower pose last week. Remember this type of pose is great for your child after they have been sitting down for a while.
4. Let off steam!
The explosive movement of volcano pose allows your child to express their emotions. Hence this activity will make a great 'movement break' if your child is getting frustrated with a complex task or problem. Be careful though, do not do the pose too many times as then your child may then find it hard to calm down!
5. Develop imagination & creativity
As your child imagines what shape and colour their volcano will be, they will use their imagination & develop their creative skills. You might ask some questions to help fire their imagination further:
 1. What is the weather like at the top of your volcano today?
 2. Can you see the horizon from up there? What is the landscape around your volcano?
A more challenging volcano pose
If your child is older, guide them to start by squatting on the balls of their feet as a 'sleeping volcano'. Then quickly come up into standing to erupt!
Try to encourage your child to do this without putting their hands on the ground to further refine their balance skills.
Calming down after volcano pose
Volcano is an energising pose! Sometimes children can find it difficult to calm down after their volcano has 'erupted'. Help counteract this by suggesting that your volcano goes back to sleep.
 1. Show your child how to use their hands to push/stroke firmly downwards along their body & limbs as 'flowing lava'. This will provide a calming and regulating deep touch, stimulating their proprioceptive sense.
 2. Move slowly from a high, volcano pose back down into a curled-up, dormant volcano pose (similar to mouse pose).
 3. Suggest to your child that their dormant volcano is now being squashed under a heavy rock and encourage them to imagine this by squeezing themselves into a tight ball.
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Aircraft maintenance is key for safe and efficient aircraft operations. While most studies propose cost-efficient maintenance strategies, the safety and efficiency of these strategies need to be quantified. This paper proposes a formal framework to assess the safety and efficiency of maintenance strategies by means of agent-based modelling, stochastically and dynamically coloured Petri nets, and Monte Carlo simulation. We model an end-to-end aircraft maintenance process, considering several maintenance stakeholders. We apply our framework for aircraft landing gear brakes, and use a Gamma process to model the degradation trends of the brakes. The numerical results show that applying data-driven strategies reduces the number of inspections by 36%, while maintaining the same level of safety as in the case of traditional time-based maintenance strategies. Furthermore, in order to discuss the possibility to substitute all inspections by sensor monitoring, an advanced data-driven strategy using prognostics is considered. Overall, our proposed framework is generic and can readily be applied to assess the safety and efficiency of the maintenance of other aircraft components and maintenance strategies.
- Aircraft maintenance
- Gamma process
- Landing gear brake
- Stochastically and dynamically coloured Petri nets


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Create Labels
In a project, use labels to organize files and communicate information to project users. You can create these types of label categories:
 - Single-valued — You can attach only one label from the category to a file.
 - Multi-valued — You can attach multiple labels from the category to a file.
The Labels tree has built-in labels in the single-valued Classification category:
 - You cannot rename or delete Artifact, Convenience, Derived, Design, None, Test, and Other.
 - You cannot annotate built-in labels.
To create a label category:
 1. In a project, right-click the Labels pane. Then select Create New Category.
 2. In the Create Category dialog box, enter a name for the new category.
 3. If you require a single-valued label category, select the Single Valued check box. The default is multi-valued.
 4. If you want to specify a data type for the label other than String, from the Type list, select Double, Integer, Logical, or None.
 5. Click Create.
To create a label in a category:
 1. In the Labels pane, right-click the label category and select Create New Label.
 2. In the Create Label dialog box, enter a name for the new label and click OK.
To rename or delete a category or label, right-click it and select Rename or Remove.
To create new labels at the command line, see Automate Project Tasks Using Scripts.
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Have a numbered list in 2007 Word. Everything was fine until item 100.
At 100 and on, the margin between the number and the text is very large.
How do I make it normal? Thanks!
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100. texttexttexttexttext<--Can't get just one space between number and text?
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The default hanging indent value (i.e., how far in the text begins) isn't wide enough for the 3-digit numbers. (Default seems to be for the number itself to be indented 0.25", and the following text indented 0.5", which leaves only 0.25" for the number.) When it's not wide enough, then, Word has to move the hanging text over to the next tab stop.
You can fix this as follows: select the entire numbered list, right-click and select Adjust List Indents, and then set Number position and Text indent to whatever you want.
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interesting problem, nice solution, thnks – mmc18 May 20 '13 at 13:20
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I have got the steps for fixing the Numbering Issue of Microsoft Word 2007. Just follow the steps so that your text and numbers will be aligned correctly :
From the numbered list, select all of the items. Then click the drop-down arrow at the right of the Numbering tool in the Paragraph group, on the Home tab of the ruler. You will find that Word displays a palette of options. Click the Define New Number Format option. Word displays the Define New Number Format dialog box, and all the options in the dialog box should match whatever was set in the numbered list you selected in step 1. Choose the Right, using the Alignment drop-down list. Finally click on OK.
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Sure, but what if he does want the numbers to be left-aligned, just that the following text should always be indented the same distance from the page margin? – Alex Feb 12 '10 at 17:51
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Brick Wall Builder:
Brick Wall Builder is a scripted plugin created using 3ds max MCG and as the name tells it creates a various shapes of brick walls with huge amount of flexibility like you can choose multiple kinds of stones and apply a random materials to them in addition to changing the position,rotation and scale uniformly or randomly. It's as simple as just picking the shape and the brick and it will do the rest, and when you are done with distribution you like and thought of changing the shape length do worry also has the ability of maintaining the count and distribution while you are doing so.
The tool is broken into diffirent sections:
-The pick part where you're gonna pick your base shape, bricks and end part.
And you are able to view your bricks and end parts as proxy meshes (which still needs some optimization) in adition to enabling and disabling end parts.
-The General parameters:
I will just heighlight the important stuff here
Strides will allow you to move every other column of bricks up on the Z Axis a brick distance. This will allow you to achieve the normal brick wall shape when you dicrease the gap between the columns.
Z+ will shift your wall orientation either up or down.
Ativating Random Mat IDs will overwrite your mesh setting and give your bricks a random ID numbers from 1 until the Max Mat ID parameter is reached.
The rest of the sections are self explanatory, just a couple of transformation parameters.
Please bear in mind that there is no filtering for the picking part yet so when it say pick a curve do pick a curve and for the bricks part pick a mesh, an one more thing it only supports one welded line and this due to MCG limitation whick I hope it's gonna be fixed in future releases.
-I fixed the straight lines issue (in case your shape was a rectangle with straight angles for example).
-The parameters now in system unit.
-Increased the limits of some spinners.
-Fixed the min and max, so when you put one for min you will get one.
-Be careful if there is no objects in the end part list please do disable the end part check button or else the tool wont update.
-Random scale remapped and goes from 0 to 100 properly now.
-Adjusting the path vertexes on Z axis will mess up the bricks orientation in a weird way, now it's fixed and however you modify it it will stay pointing up.
-The bricks are one unit shifted on z axis when created, it's fixed now.
-Now the tool will preserve your bricks Material IDs and will not overwrite them to (1).
-I removed the proxy feature, it doesn't work as it's suppose to work. Instead you can apply BBox modifier to your brick.
-Since last update Side Shift uses the wrong direction, it's fixed now.
Error message solved : Can't find operator VuTransFormsOnCurve
How to install:
After downloading and unzipping the file go to Scripting menu and choose Install Max Creation Graph. after installing you will find it in command panel creation tab under VFXarabia category.
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One method would be to subtract year from year and classify the resultant raster as a delta temp map (values around 0 being no change, larger changes being classified with warmer or cooler temperatures). Alternatively, find the mean value of the dataset: raster1+raster2+raster3...raster(n) / n. Reclassify each as to a function of being above/below mean.


text: oulli polynomials by means of the degenerate multiple polyexponential functions. Then, we investigate their some properties and relations. We show that the type 2 degenerate multi-poly-Bernoulli polynomials equals a linear combination of the weighted degenerate Bernoulli polynomials and Stirling numbers of the first kind. Moreover, we provide an addition formula and a derivative formula. Furthermore, in a special case, we acquire a correlation between the type 2 degenerate multi-poly-Bernoulli numbers and degenerate Whitney numbers.


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LibreOffice has an old compatibility issue (inherited from OpenOffice) with Microsoft Office related to text highlighting (character background). During document exchange between the two office suites text highlighting is changed on an unexpected way. The root of the problem is that LibreOffice (LO) and Microsoft Office (MSO) has a different design for character backgrounds and so it's ambiguous how to save LO character background to MSO file formats (ambiguous both to users and to developers). Now this issue is solved by allowing the users to specify the behavior of LO export.
Microsoft Word has a two-character-background concept. One attribute is called shading which lives on more levels of the document model: table cells, paragraphs and characters. With it we can add any background color to the selected object and we also can use it in a theme. The other one is called highlighting which offers a more limited color selection and is used on the analogy of highlighter pen to call attention to a portion of the document.
LibreOffice Writer, in the other hand, supports only one kind of character background which is called also as highlighting. This character background is closer to Word shading attribute, since it has a wider color selection and it's also a specialization of the general background attribute on the same way as shading in Word. An other similarity is that automatic font color interacts with character background in Writer and with shading in Word on a way to make text always visible (e.g. when background is dark then text color becomes white, when the background is light then text color changes to black). Word highlighting doesn't have this kind of behavior.
About Microsoft Word's concept
After I decided to fix this issue the first questions were: How useful is this two-character-background concept of Microsoft Office? Is this something which LibreOffice should support?
I've got the answer: It's not something that LibreOffice needs.
First of all I can't see a real difference between the usage of shading and highlighting in Word. I mean both have the purpose to make some parts of the text more visible (highlight them). Highlighting can be also used for reviewing a document (mark parts of a document temporarily), but both office suits have a Comments feature which includes an integrated highlighting function, which can be more useful for this purpose.
Additonally this concept also leads to misunderstandings among the users. At the first sight it can't be decided whether a highlighted text portion in a document is formatted actually with highlighting or with shading. This becomes worse because of that the highlighting feature is more accessible in some versions of Word and so it is more known by the users as shading which can make users confused when they get a document with character shading. As I see this was the main issue also in case of LibreOffice, because it exported character background as shading to MSO formats and so some of the users were not able to remove this shading in Word by using "Highlight" toolbar button.
Summary, as I see the two-character-background concept does not have a real benefit and also causes problems on the user side so it's not worth to have.
Export as highlighting or as shading
The second question was: How to export LO character background to MSO formats to make the users happy? MSO shading is closer to LO character background in behavior but at the same time highlighting is more accessible in Word and on Writer's user interface character background is called as highlighting. So both attribute can be a good candidate for export.
That's why it seemed the best to have an option to choose between shading and highlighting. I added this option at Tools -> Options -> Load/Save -> Microsoft Office, with which user can specify the behavior of the export. The default became highlighting mainly because in LO character background is called highlighting and so users can expect they will get highlighting in their MSO document and not shading.
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Import of Microsoft Word documents
So far I wrote only about the export of LO character background. The next question is how shading and highlighting are imported from MSO documents and how they saved back. I solved this on the way that both attributes are preserved by import so a Word document will have the same appearance in Writer. If this document is saved without modification, then shading and highlighting will be saved back unchanged.
The difference compared to Word becomes visible by editing. It doesn't matter whether a character background was shading or highlighting in the original document it can be edited by Highlighting toolbar button in Writer. From that point - after a specific text range's background is edited inside LibreOffice - MSO shading and highlighting markers will be removed and will be replaced with LO specific character background. So MSO attributes are preserved until the corresponding text range is edited by LibreOffice.
In the next LibreOffice release users will be able to customize their office suite on one more way by specifying how to export character background to Microsoft Word file formats. I think this is the best we can do here because of the design differences. Well, let's see what users say.
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There is an important distinction: lo mismo means that the two things are actually the same object (or idea, or person, or whatever), while igual means that they have many characteristics in common. For example, say you are walking down the street and see a random person. The next day, you happen to see that person again. You'd probably think "Debe de ser la misma persona", that is, it probably was the same person you see both days. However, if you somehow found out it was actually a pair of twins you saw, you'd think something like "Con razón; eran iguales", meaning "No wonder; they looked the same".
In short, lo mismo is about identity, igual is about appearance or characteristics. Let's say your grandma says "Estás igual a tu padre" (You look just like your father). It makes sense, because igual doesn't mean you are the same person, it just means you look alike.
As a further example, say a couple is getting divorced. The man asks why, and his wife says "No eres la misma persona que cuando te conocí" (You are not the same person as when I met you). Physically, the man may look just like the time they met, but he may have changed in other ways, and therefore is not considered the same person.


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Sound Off for November 5, 2012
- Sound Off: During the Lawrence High School vs. Free State football game, the student sections for both schools threw baby powder into the air on several occasions. What is the significance of this? Why does the school district allow this?
- Sound Off: Who is paying for the polls that are open during the pre-voting period and why? Why isn't Election Day good enough?


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An immigrant who is considered an "outstanding researcher or professor" may qualify for a EB-1B visa. The immigrant must be internationally acclaimed in his/her scientific or scholarly field of work.
Unlike EB-1A Visas, EB-1B immigrant visas must be employer sponsored meaning that the professor or researcher must have sponsorship from his/her employer throughout the petitioning process in order to receive a EB-1B Visa. Through the petition process, the employer becomes the petitioner and the immigrant receiving the EB-1B Visa is the beneficiary.
You must demonstrate international recognition for your outstanding achievements in a particular academic field. You must have at least 3 years' experience in teaching or research in that academic area. You must be entering the United States in order to pursue tenure or tenure track teaching or comparable research position at a university or other institution of higher education.
To be recognized internationally as an Outstanding Researcher or Professor in one's field requires at least two (2) of the following types of evidence:
- Evidence of receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement
- Evidence of membership in associations that require their members to demonstrate outstanding achievement
- Evidence of published material in professional publications written by others about the alien's work in the academic field
- Evidence of participation, either on a panel or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or allied academic field
- Evidence of original scientific or scholarly research contributions in the field
- Evidence of authorship of scholarly books or articles (in scholarly journals with international circulation) in the field
Applying for a EB-1B can be a grueling and involved process to provide enough evidence that you have been recognized internationally in your work. Be prepared for all situations by having a lawyer by your side. It is crucial to have an experienced professor and researcher visa immigration lawyer by your side to help you through the application process to make sure that you have met all the required criteria to be granted a EB-1B Visa.


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Spanish senior organisation warns about growing share of older people with disabilities & increasing loneliness
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On the occasion of the 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities' last 3rd December 2019, the Spanish confederation of older people's organisations CEOMA warned, in an article for the Spanish magazine 65YMÁS, about an increasing number of older people with disabilities and in situation of loneliness and isolation in Spain.
Like in other EU countries, the Spanish population is getting older. To adapt to that situation, CEOMA asks for promoting and guaranteeing preventive actions that foster active and healthy ageing. They also call for allowing the assistance resources needed to guarantee adequate quality of life for people with disabilities.
There are currently 9 million older persons in Spain and around four million persons with disabilities, around 56% of whom are older persons. By 2050, the United Nations ranks Spain as the second oldest country in the world after Japan. For CEOMA, the ageing phenomenon can clearly not be ignored, neither can the link between ageing and disability. Accessibility will therefore be essential to ensure older persons' day-to-day participation in society and quality of life. Furthermore, implementing accessibility solutions would lead to more enjoyment of leisure time in older age, which would have a positive impact on the country's economy.
'At the same time, we must seek to make society aware of the need for a change in mentality towards older people with disability and the isolation experienced by many of them', further highlighted CEOMA. 'This is an issue that requires the involvement of everyone'.


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December 12, 2013
On Thursday, CNN Student News gives viewers a ground-level view of the tension on the streets of Ukraine's capital, and we explain why many Ukrainians are not protesting. After following up on some recent stories, we reveal the 2013 TIME Person of the Year, and we discuss why some people preferred the runner-up. Plus, we meet a young entrepreneur and a homeless man who teamed up to develop an environmental app.
Media Literacy Question of the Day:
Why might other news organizations cover TIME's Person of the Year? Should they? Explain.
1. Pope Francis
2. mobile app
3. vaccine
Fast Facts: How well were you listening to today's program?
1. According to the report, why is Ukraine politically divided? What is the capital of Ukraine? What happened during recent protests there?
2. What did three New York courts decide regarding an effort to get chimpanzees some of the same rights as humans? What action does the Nonhuman Rights Project say it will take next?
3. Describe the rapport between software engineer Patrick McConlogue and software developer Leo Grand. What is the purpose of the app he developed?
Discussion Questions:
1. What are your thoughts on TIME's Person of the Year for 2013? What benefits and risks might come with choosing a "person of the year"? What would be your criteria for your person of the year? Whom would you select?
2. What is your opinion of what Merrill Newman said about a statement he gave in North Korea?
3. What characteristics of homeless coder Leo Grand stand out to you? Why do you think he chose to develop an app aimed at helping the environment? If you could develop a mobile app, what would it do?
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ACEC Texas Awards Gold Medal to LAN for SARA Water Quality Modeling Tool Development Project
December 11, 2015
(HOUSTON – Dec. 10, 2015) The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas awarded civil engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) a gold medal for its work on the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Water Quality Modeling Tool Development project. The award, given under the Studies, Research and Consulting Engineering Services category, will be presented during the ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Awards Gala at the La Cantera Resort in San Antonio on March 21, 2016.
The Engineering Excellence Awards Competition has been held by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas since its inception in 1975 to honor and recognize outstanding achievements within the engineering community. A panel of judges around the state select projects based on innovation, future value to the engineering profession, social and economic considerations, complexity and exceeding the client's needs.
In recent years, selection and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) and low-impact development (LID) strategies to address urban runoff pollution have become important components of holistic watershed master planning and stormwater management. However, these strategies have been limited to qualitative planning due to the lack of suitable tools to conduct quantitative assessment. As a result, the effectiveness of the BMP/LID practices could only rely on follow-up long-term monitoring to verify, and there is in general a lack of planning effort prior to implementing BMPs or LID.
To help address these issues and support compliance with increasing water quality regulations, professional engineers with SARA, LAN and software developers with AQUA TERRA Consultants created a number of innovative water quality modeling tools to allow quantitative water quality master planning and BMP/LID prioritization for three major water sheds in the San Antonio River Basin: Salado Creek, Leon Creek, and Upper San Antonio River watersheds.
Under the sponsorship and direction of SARA, the LAN team conducted the following main tasks:
- Authored a "SARA Water Quality Modeling Standards" document to ensure consistency in the development, calibration, and validation of water quality models;
- Developed and calibrated dynamic water quality models to identify impaired water bodies (locations, timing, and constituents);
- Developed and tested a SARA Load Reduction Tool to determine percent load reductions needed to achieve selected screening levels for each of the modeled constituents on a sub-basin basis;
- Developed and tested a SARA Enhanced BMP Tool to determine the optimal (minimal cost) combination of the types and numbers of BMPs and LID units needed to achieve the required load reductions.
"The models and tools developed are on the cutting edge of the water quality modeling profession nationwide," said Dr. Yu-Chun Su, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering technical director for LAN. "These tools provide water authorities and stormwater professionals around the country a new and more effective way to address water quality issues in their communities."
Using these SARA models and tools, water quality agencies and stormwater professionals can now determine the optimal combinations of BMPs/LID to accomplish their goals and save substantial stormwater infrastructure and management costs.
Furthermore, the results from these models could potentially help the Environmental Protection Agency and state agencies to determine BMPs/LID needed to delist many impaired water bodies around the country (or if delisting is possible or not using BMPs/LID strategies alone).
In the long run, applying these models and tools will enable water authorities and stormwater professionals to effectively manage stormwater runoffs as close as possible to the source, thereby creating more sustainable watersheds, improving public health and quality of life, enhancing natural habitats, supporting public recreation as well as boosting the local economy.


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Mary Cassatt (artist)|
American, 1844 - 1926
The Letter, _PHONE_
drypoint and aquatint on laid paper
plate: 34.6 x 22.8 cm (13 5/8 x 9 in.) sheet: 43.6 x 30.3 cm (17 3/16 x 11 15/16 in.)
Mathews and Shapiro 1989, no. 8, State iv/iv
Chester Dale Collection
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In The Letter, as in the other prints from this series, Mary Cassatt explores the private realm of women in the nineteenth century. Though such domestic activities may at first glance seem trivial, Cassatt consistently endows her subjects with a gravity that underscores the seriousness of their occupations.
Correspondence often consumed a large part of a woman's day; she not only wrote to friends and acquaintances, but she was also responsible for answering invitations, responding to inquiries, and dealing with the daily domestic cares of the household. For Cassatt, who was an American expatriate living in Paris, the importance of letter-writing to keep in touch with family and friends must have held a special significance. The dropleaf desk in this composition still belongs to the artist's family; at one time, Cassatt herself may have used it to write letters.
Several aspects of The Letter reflect Japanese influence. The flattening of space is typical of the Japanese woodcuts popular in Europe at the time, as is an interior setting.
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Applications CBOR Working Group Compact Binary Object Representation CBOR Tag Date Internet-Draft The Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR, RFC 7049) is a data format whose design goals include the possibility of extremely small code size, fairly small message size, and extensibility without the need for version negotiation. In CBOR, one point of extensibility is the definition of CBOR tags. RFC 7049 defines two tags for time: CBOR tag 0 (RFC 3339 date/time string) and tag 1 (Posix "seconds since the epoch"). Since then, additional requirements have become known. This specification defines a CBOR tag for an RFC 3339 date text string, for applications needing a textual date representation within the Gregorian calendar without a time. It also defines a CBOR tag for days since the date 1970-01-01 in the Gregorian calendar for applications needing a numeric date representation without a time. It is intended as the reference document for the IANA registration of the CBOR tags defined.
The Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) provides for the interchange of structured data without a requirement for a pre-agreed schema. RFC 7049 defines a basic set of data types, as well as a tagging mechanism that enables extending the set of data types supported via an IANA registry. This specification defines a CBOR tag for a text string representing a date without a time. The tagged text string is represented as specified by the RFC 3339 full-date production. Per RFC 3339, this represents a date within the Gregorian calendar. This specification also defines a CBOR tag for an integer representing a date without a time. The tagged integer is an unsigned or negative value indicating the number of days since the Gregorian calendar date 1970-01-01. As an implementation note, this value has a constant offset from the Modified Julian Date value (which is defined by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory as the number of days since November 17, 1858); this value is the Modified Julian Date minus 40587. Note that since both tags are for dates without times, times of day, time zones, and leap seconds are not applicable to these values. These tags are both for representations of Gregorian calendar dates.
Calendar dates are used for numerous human use cases, such as marking the dates of significant events. For instance, John Lennon was born on October 9, 1940 and died on December 8, 1980. One such common use case is driver's licenses, which typically include a date of birth. The dates used in this specification use the Gregorian calendar, as do those in RFC 3339. The time zones and actual times of these events are intentionally not represented in the calendar date. The epoch chosen for the second tag, which represents days since the Gregorian calendar date 1970-01-01, is related to the IEEE Std 1003.1, 2013 Edition time epoch 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z UTC only insofar as both contain the date 1970-01-01. This should not be construed as indicating that dates using this tag represent either a specific time of day and/or time zone. The day of the week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc.) is not explicitly represented in either of these date formats. However, deterministic algorithms that are beyond the scope of this specification can be used to derive the day of the week in the Gregorian calendar from dates represented in both of these formats.
Comparison of dates in full-date format can be accomplished by normal string comparison, since by design, the digits representing the date are in fixed format and ordered from most significant to least significant. Comparison of numeric dates representing days since 1970-01-01 can be performed by normal integer comparison. Comparison of dates in other formats or using other calendars require conversions that are beyond the scope of this specification.
Comparing dates with times is beyond the scope of this specification. That said, if a date is augmented with a time zone and time of day, comparing that augmented date with other times becomes possible. For instance, if one were to augment John Lennon's birth date of October 9, 1940 with the time of day and time zone of his birth, then it would be possible to derive a time at which he was born that could be compared with other times.
This section registers the following values in the IANA "Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) Tags" registry. Tag: 1004 (value requested) Data Item: UTF-8 text string Semantics: RFC 3339 full-date string Reference: [[ this specification ]] Tag: 100 (ASCII 'd') (value requested) Data Item: Unsigned or negative integer Semantics: Number of days since the epoch date 1970-01-01 Reference: [[ this specification ]]
The security considerations of RFC 7049 apply; the tags introduced here are not expected to raise security considerations beyond those. A date, of course, has significant security considerations. These include the exploitation of ambiguities where the date is security relevant or where the date is used in access control decisions. When using a calendar date for decision making, for example access control, it needs to be noted that since calendar dates do not represent a specific point in time, the results of the evaluation can differ depending upon where the decision is made. For instance, a person may have reached their 21st birthday in Japan while simultaneously being a day short of their 21st birthday in Hawaii.
Concise Binary Object Representation (CBOR) Tags IANA The Open Group Base Specifications Issue 7 IEEE
Thanks to Carsten Bormann for supporting creation of this specification. Parts of the explanatory text in this specification come from draft-bormann-cbor-time-tag-02. Thanks to these people for reviews of the specification: Henk Birkholz, Carsten Bormann, Thiago Macieira, Francesca Palombini, Michael Richardson, Jim Schaad, Juergen Schoenwaelder, and Dale Worley.
[[ to be removed by the RFC Editor before publication as an RFC ]] -04 Addressed shepherd comments by Francesca Palombini. Addressed additional review comments by Jim Schaad and Michael Richardson. -03 Added statement that these tags are both for representations of calendar dates. Described consequences of using calendar dates in access control decisions. -02 Addressed working group last call comments, including stating that time zones are not applicable to these values. -01 Changed "positive or negative" to "unsigned or negative". Added an implementation note about the relationship to Modified Julian Dates. -00 Initial working group version based on draft-jones-cbor-date-tag-01 with no normative changes.


New Survey Gives the Numbers behind Laptop Thefts
Study points to low security for laptops, many stolen from within the company's facility
CREDANT Technologies, a data security and encryption software company, recently surveyed business professionals to get a little perspective on how secure laptops are. Perhaps not surprisingly, the numbers were somewhat dismal, pointing to unsecured devices and unsecured data. We'll let the numbers tell the story on this crime that plagues office facilities and business travelers:
29: percentage of all laptops stolen at the office
87: percentage of those laptops that had their emails on the computers
90: percentage of the stolen laptops that contained "sensitive and confidential" information
67: percentage that had other business information stored on their as well
3 out of 4: number of laptops that didn't meet regulatory compliance requirements for data encryption
21: percentage of respondents who used no security measures or data encryption on their laptops
10: percentage that used full-disk data encryption
The survey indicated that among the stolen laptops, some of these devices were locked to desks and secured with cables. One was even glued to the desk but still walked away.


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Recent Benchmarking Efforts
Past Benchmarking Efforts
During the development of the Strategic Investment Plans, the NSRP Executive Control Board concluded that a baseline was needed in order to measure performance of the U.S. shipbuilding industry during the period of the program. To establish the baseline, benchmarking of shipyards in the U.S., Europe, Japan and South Korea was conducted. The proven benchmarking method that was used established each shipyard's current competitive position along with an evaluation of the applied technology and practices in key areas against peers in the shipbuilding industry, both foreign and domestic.
NSRP Recomendations for Shipbuilding Industrial Base Investment Fund (based on initial Benchmarking Study below)


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The atmospheric-pressure plasma jets (APPJs) are nonthermal plasma sources studied for their high potential in many medical applications where conventional solutions failed. In this paper, we show the influence of helium APPJ on pepsin structure and function. The APPJ source is characterized using voltage-current measurements, optical emission spectroscopy, and high-speed imaging. Pepsin powder was exposed to the action of the plasma jet, and then, spectroscopic investigations were carried out to obtain information on the structural modifications. Protein function was tested using an enzymatic assay.


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text: This paper describes economic developments in Mongolia during the 1990s. Real GDP growth accelerated to 6 percent in 1995, the second year of positive growth since the transition to a market economy commenced. The main impetus to growth was again provided by the strong performance of agriculture, industry, mining, and construction. There was a record increase in livestock population, mainly in the more valuable cashmere goats. The number of new private industrial enterprises continued to grow, while ownership and management changes at some large state-owned enterprises helped stem the decline of output in that sector.


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Vol MMXIII, No 20
January 20, 1925
Ma Ferguson Sworn in as Governor of Texas
Born This Date
Anson Jones, future President of Texas born
NEW HAVEN CT
On this date in 1789, Future President of the Republic of Texas was born in Massachusetts. He would go on to serve as President of the Republic of Texas. In 1858, following a political defeat, Jones shot himself at the Rice Hotel in Houston.
Ma Ferguson Sworn In
On this date in 1925, Miriam A Ferguson (Ma Ferguson) was swown in as Texas first woman Governor.
Texas first Public Library opens in Galveston
On this date in 1871, the first public library in Texas was opened in Galveston.
George Bush inaugurated at 41st President
On this date in 1989, George W Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States.
During his term, the Gulf War was fought, the Soviet Union collapsed, the Americans with Disabilities Act went into law, and the technology which was the Internet was passed from government hands into the private sector, giving rise to the World Wide Web.


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abbreviation of: 2-Photon Tomography
Two-Photon Tomography, also Multi-Photon-Tomography, is a non-linear optical microscopic method, that enables to reconstruct images of the frequency doubled signal.
abbreviation of: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
abbreviation of: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product
abbreviation of: Coherent anti-stokes Raman spectroscopy
Coherent anti-stokes Raman scattering can be applied for imaging of a coherent Raman signal at non-linear excitation.
abbreviation of: Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology
The Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology is an international research center at the Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology of the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
definition: Charité 3R
Charité 3R – Replace | Reduce | Refine – promotes the development of innovative methods in biomedical research with the objective of replacing animal experiments, reducing their number or refining experiments in order to relieve the burden placed on laboratory animals. With the over-arching goal of improving biomedical translation into applicable therapies for the human patient in mind, Charité 3R is an interdisciplinary effort to improve both medicine and animal welfare. Charité 3R will stimulate research in all 3Rs and consequently foster the development of novel alternative methods.
abbreviation of: Confocal Raman Microscopy
Confocal Raman Microscopy is a spectroscopic method, allowing to record Raman spectra with high spatial resolution using a confocal microscope.
abbreviation of: computed tomography
abbreviation of: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
German Research Foundation
abbreviation of: Fluorescence Lifetime Microscopy
Fluorescence Lifetime Microscopy is a microscopic method, that allows to reconstruct images based on the fluorescence lifetime of scanned measurement points of a sample.
abbreviation of: high pressure liquid chromatography
High pressure liquid chromatography is an analystic method for the identification and quantification of constituents of a sample.
abbreviation of: Laser Scanning Microscopy
Laser Scanning Microscopy is a light-microscopic method, allowing to reconstruct images by scanning with a laserbeam over a sample.
abbreviation of: Magnetic resonance imaging
abbreviation of: Near Infrared
The near infrared spectral region extends from 780 nm to 3 µm.
Optical Coherence Tomography is a measurement method, that allows to record depth-dependent images of a sample, based on the interference of the backscattered light.
abbreviation of: Stratum Corneum
The Stratum Corneum is the outermost layer of the skin, consisting of corneocytes embedded in a matrix of intercellular lipids.
abbreviation of: Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy can be used for Raman spectroscopic identification for enhanced Raman signals at metallicor nano structured surfaces.
abbreviation of: transepidermal water loss
The transepidermal water loss determines the amount of free water evaporating out of the skin surface.
abbreviation of: tissue tolerable plasma
Tissue tolerable plasma is cold atmospheric plasma, that can be applied for medical disinfection.
abbreviation of: Universal sun protection factor
The universal sun protection factor considers additionally to UV-radiation, also the influence of radiation in the visible and near infrared spectral region.
abbreviation of: Ultraviolet rediation
The ultraviolet spectral range extends from 10 nm to 400 nm.