Sandra Ericson Manager for Research & Development
Is an OTF Knife Reliable? : Discover a Remarkable Automatic Tool
If you are a knife-lover or a regular user of knives, you must have realized the importance of pocket knives. Not only are they usable in the kitchen to cut food items, but these knives have also been of help to people in terms of performing first aid, rescue victims of burning cars, self-defense, opening boxes, and so on.
As a result of their demand, there has been a rise in many diversified brands of this equipment such that when you go on purchasing one, you may end up confusing yourself in terms of the brand to buy only to realize later that you choose one that can not meet your needs.
What is an OTF knife? : What does it stand for?
If you happen to come across a knife with the label 'OTF,' realize that this is an acronym for the word 'out—thefront,' which should inform you that this knife's blade expands from the grip or handle.
Most people refer to it as a switchblade or automatic knife, which is right, due to its ability to pop the blade out instantly. This tool is categorized in terms of gravity (gravity knife), automatic switchblade (automatic switchblade), manual (manual sliding knife), and spring (spring-assisted).
The gravity knife depends on the force of gravity (hence the name) for it to open. For this reason, the parachutists carried it on their pockets to free themselves from the chute upon landing. For the automatic switchblades, they usually possess a button which, when pushed, releases the blade.
The spring-assisted knife is opened by the person using it with the help of a thumb stand contained in the blade, or a flipper and, the blade of the manual sliding one is obtained through sliding it out with a button, located along the grip length and is mainly used to cut equipment.
What is dual action OTF knife?
Today, these knives are available in three types which are:
 - Single action: whereby the blade is usually closed by hand and to open it, spring-mechanism must be employed.
 - Dual-action: for you to open and close the blade, you must employ spring mechanism for both. It is also referred to us double action.
 - Manual action: Here, you do not use the spring mechanism, but instead use a sliding button if you want to either close or open the blade.
The History of OTF Knife
In the year 1860, the foremost gravity knife was developed, followed by the first spring assisted one in 1861. At this time, the two were used to hold something while opening a folding knife, which later (in the 1970s) resulted to the invention of a thumb-stud which was pushed with the thumb to open the blade easily, and later a wedge (this was a flat disk vertical to the blade spine, this differentiate it from the thumb-stud) whose function resembled that of a thumb-stud.
Instead of the use of a thumb-stud and a wedge, a hole was created in the blade for the user's thumb tip, which led to the creation of a folding knife. People discovered automatic knives when they watched 'gang movies' though, in reality, the gangs and everyone else could not afford them (they were expensive), but in 1970, the Chinese invented cheap ones.
The US government discovered these tools as well as their use through the media; instead of military utilization, criminals also used them for murder, and this led to their ban in the region.
Are OTF knives illegal or not?
The answer is yes and no: The legality of this knife differs from one state to another. In most countries, it is legal to own them while others are against their ownership.
In some states, selling them is prohibited, while most states put it as illegal to carry them concealed (while hiding). Other nations have zero restrictions on these knives.
What is their legality state in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, OTF knives are legal for; purchase, possession, and also their sell, it is legal to carry them openly, but it is illegal to carry them when hidden.
What is a good OTF Knife?
The qualities of the right OTF knife to watch for during purchase include:
 ➡ Durability:
It should be made from a strong material that can last long. Is should retain its shape and performance even after you subject it to harsh conditions and frequent use. These will also save your money because you will not have to return to the market to buy another knife. After all, durable ones stay long before they can break even after performing tough tasks.
➡ The use
Buy one that suits the work. Look for the size to ensure that it can comfortably serve your purpose. For daily use, a small blade serves the best, whereas for technical activities, it preferable to buy the one with a large blade. The handle should take care of your hands from blisters, and the knife should also be of the correct weight to use easily.
➡ The form of the blade
Cutting edges exist in both straight and serrated ones. If your task requires straight cuts or you want to buy a knife for hunting, go for one that has a straight cutting edge. If you need to cut materials made from leather, choose a serrated one. It should be sharp to ease your work, but at the same time safe in use
 Nature of the steel
Choose one made from stainless steel, which is free from rust. Different steel types also require different attention, choose one that will not give you a hard time in its maintenance, one that you can easily sharpen by yourself and which will not require frequent sharpening so that it can serve you well for long.
In conclusion,
OTF knives and quality ones are not easy to find. Check for the qualities of the right one that is equivalent to your intended use to avoid frustrations and losses. Also, consider doing some research to be informed on the best item to purchase, and a reliable seller.
Adhere to the laws of your residence country on these knives to avoid facing charges upon breaking the rules.


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Materials and Equipment
Leave (large enough for a sail)
Bushcraft Knife (Adults only)
- Get your kids to collect twigs of roughly the same diameter.
- Break the twigs to roughly 9 or 10 twigs of the same size.
- Wrap your string around the first twig and tie a knot then attach your second twig and knot to secure.
- Repeat this process for the remaining twigs, as shown in image 1.
- Next repeat this process along the centre and opposite side then trim off any loose ends. (shown in Image 2)
- Once you have the main body of your raft constructed, you will need two more twigs measuring slightly over the width of your raft. These will attach underneath your raft, placed in the opposite direction, along your original knot lines.
- Turn your raft so the underneath is facing you, then lay your first twig in the opposite direction and tie the twig around the original knots at one end, secure at two or three intervals as shown below.
- Repeat this step for your second twig, which should be placed parallel to the twig you've just secured at the opposite side, again attach it to the original knots to secure (see image 3 above).
- To make your boat a mast, find a straight 'ish' twig and approximately the same size as the length of your raft. Using your bushcraft Knife (ask an adult to help with this part) flatten around 2cm of your twig at either side, this will allow it to slot in between a gap at the centre of the raft (please NOTE the width should be slightly larger than the gap and be a tight fit to secure it in place).
- Find a large leaf for your mast. Then make two holes in the leaf one at the centre bottom and another one opposite at the top.
- To finish your raft thread the leaf through the holes on to your mast.
Congratulations!!! you've made your 1st twig raft, now have fun sailing!!!

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A battered 18th century Native American boat believed to be the world's oldest canoe has been lifted to the Maritime Museum in Falmouth in a daring restoration bid which could see it repatriated to Canada.
Curatorial experts at the National Maritime Museum in Cornwall gave the vessel daylight for the first time in decades by removing it from a shed on the Enys Estate in Penryn and transporting it to the nearby museum.
The estate belongs to the family of Lieutenant John Enys, a soldier who was part of a battle to save Canada from an American siege in the 1776 American War of Independence and discovered the canoe while travelling during breaks from his regiment.
"Moving the canoe is the beginning of a whole new journey back to Canada for this incredible find," said Andy Wyke, the Boat Collections Manager at the museum.
"For more than 200 years, the canoe has belonged to the Enys family. It's incredible to think its legacy has been resting in a barn in Cornwall all this time."
Wendy Fowler, a relative of Enys, reported the canoe to the Maritime Museum after consulting her personal records from the 13th century.
"The Estate is very special to us and holds many secrets, but I believe this is the most interesting to date," she suggested.
"The grounds hold a host of wonders, but this really is very special. The Maritime Museum are brilliantly ensuring and repatriating another element of our great family history and I'm most grateful that John's travels have led to such a major chapter of boating history being discovered in Cornwall."
Captain George Hogg, an Archivist at the Museum, admits staff had "no idea" how important the find was when Fowler called them.
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"We knew we had something special, but having worked with the British Museum on the artefacts and the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ontario, we now believe that this is one of the world's oldest Birch Bark Canoes," he revealed.
"This is a unique survival from the 18th century."
A team of investigators will conserve the wood, research the history and recreate the original look of the canoe before it heads to the Canadian Canoe Museum in September 2011, where curators say they are "especially excited" to see it.
Organisers in Falmouth are hoping to put the canoe on display in the Main Hall of the museum by the end of January.

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Men with beards carry more germs than dogs.
Men with beards carry more germs than dogs, according to a study
Some lads have beards. Some lads don't have beards. Some lads would like to have a beard but can't grow one and that's an OK too.No matter where you fall on the facial hair scale, we don't judge. Your face is your own and you should be able to decorate it (?) whatever way you so, please. However, if that decoration involves the presence of thousands of tiny, curly, fluffy hairs, you're going to need to wash them regularly. Like, really regularly. Like, whenever you're washing the hair on your head because that shit is getting just as much exposure to dirt, germs, and nastiness and it needs to be cleaned. Because bearded men officially carry more germs than dogs - and yet the dog is the one that you won't let sleep beside you on the cold, lonely, winter nights. The Mail on Sunday reports that researchers from Hirslanden Clinic in Switzerland took swabs from the beards of 18 men and found that all of them contained bacteria. Similarly, they then tested the necks of 30 dogs. Just 23 of them returned results in line with that of the bearded men. Conclusion? Pets are better than men. You heard it here first. What's more, is that seven of beards tested were so dirty that they actually could have caused harm to a human being's health.Nasty."Our study shows that bearded men harbour a significantly higher burden of microbes and more human-pathogenic strains than dogs," Andreas Gutzeit told the publication."On the basis of these findings, dogs can be considered as clean compared with bearded men."There a couple of reasons for this. The first is that beards are generally curly as opposed to dogs that have a variation of coats, meaning that the hair of the beard is far more likely to trap dirt. The second is that dogs get a good, deep wash regularly because they are always assumed to be filthy. Beards, on the other hand, not so much.


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Material handling crane rope clamp fixing
Wire rope is an important force components on the Material handling crane, should pay attention to safety during operation. When installing, need to use a rope clamp to fix the rope end, should pay attention to the following points:
1. Wire rope clamp need have the factory certificate and quality certificate. Nut and bolt should be coated with lubricating oil;
2. The clamps specifications should be consistent with wire rope, rope clamp prohibit using on material handling crane which specifications do not meet the requirements;
3. Wire rope clamp should ensure tightening, should be flattened rope diameter of about one-third;
4. In the wire rope fixing process, ensure each two rope close together, otherwise it is not conducive to material handling crane safe using;
5. After wire rope fixing, need to test the wire rope force situation, ensure the wire rope clamp does not appear loose;
6. After testing the wire rope clamp fixed situation, re-tighten to ensure the wire rope clamp fixed.


How to Find Underground Water Pipes
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If you're planning on digging up your yard for any reason, you're going to want to know where your water pipes are. Performing any kind of construction without this knowledge runs the risk of damaging the pipes, which can flood your yard or your entire home and end up costing a lot of money. You can find underground water pipes in your front or back yard in a very specific way.
Step 1
Purchase a pipe locator device that is capable of finding both metal and plastic pipes. Depending on exactly where you're looking for your underground water pipes, as well as the area in which you live, they could potentially be made of either type of material. For the most accurate reading possible, you need a locator device capable of finding plastic and metal.
Step 2
Set up your pipe locator as directed. How you do this will depend on what type of locator you own. For example, certain pipe locators make a noise (typically with headphones) when a pipe is found. Others display an indication that you're standing above a pipe on a built-in screen.
Step 3
Walk through your yard, aiming the sensor on the pipe locator at the ground as you walk. Your pipe locator will indicate (either visually or audibly) when you're standing above an underground water pipe. You can then mark the position of the pipe according to your own preferences.
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Bird Nest (ush-el-bul-bul)
What is Bird's Nest?
Very fine stringy dough wrapped around pistachios or cashews and lightly fried to boldness.
Pistachios or cashews, ghee, wheat flour, sugar, corn starch.
Bird's Nest is a very light dessert. It is so light, one can eat a few dozen pieces before noticing. It is the lightest among all Middle Eastern sweets and pastries.
Meaning and Pronunciation
In Arabic, Bird's Nest is called Osh El Bulbul and pronounced [ush-el-bul-bul],. Its circular shape and filamentary structure resemble closely that of a bird's nest.
How is Bird's Nest Made?
To make Bird's Nest, first the stringy Knafeh dough and the sugar syrup are prepared, then the dough is formed into circular shapes resembling bird's nests, filled with nuts, and baked.
Preparation of Strings of Knafeh Dough
Preparation of Bird's Nest
For each Bird's Nest piece, a few strings of the freshly made Knafeh dough are formed into a circular shape resembling a bird's nest and filled with pistachios or Cashews.
The bird's nest shaped pieces are the left to dry for about 12 hours.
Ghee is added on top of the Bird's Nest pieces which are then baked for one hour on medium temperature. After baking, the remaining ghee is drained and sugar syrup is added.
Serving Suggestions
Bird's Nest is offered as a dessert. It is however so light and so small in size, make sure you offer at least a dozen pieces for each person.
It is most popular in Syria. It is also popular in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan.
It is one of the assorted Baklava pastries that are made with knafeh dough.
Assorted baklava pastries are made of two forms of dough: Paper thin sheets of phyllo dough and thin strings of dough called knafeh dough. While many types require the knafeh strings of dough to be shredded, Bird's Nest takes advantage of the stringy shape of the dough to give it a unique texture.
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How long do leaves take to decompose?
It's autumn, which means that leaves are falling from the trees and covering the ground. If you're like most people, you probably just see them as a nuisance that you have to rake up. But have you ever stopped to think about how long it takes for leaves to decompose? It turns out that the answer is not as simple as you might think. The rate of decomposition depends on a number of factors, including the type of leaf, the moisture level, and the temperature. In this blog post, we will explore these factors in more detail and give you a better idea of how long it takes for leaves to decompose.
What is decomposition?
The process through which organic stuff decomposes into more basic organic or inorganic substances is called decomposition. The decomposition of leaves, for example, is caused by the action of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms break down the complex carbohydrates and other molecules in leaves into simpler compounds that can be used by plants and animals.
The rate at which leaves decompose depends on a number of factors, including the type of leaf, the climate, and the presence of other organisms. In general, however, it takes several months for leaves to fully decompose.
The decomposition process
When leaves decompose, they do so through a process of decay. This process is caused by the activity of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, which break down the organic matter in the leaves. The rate at which this happens depends on a number of factors, including the type of leaf, the temperature, and the amount of moisture present. In general, however, it takes leaves several weeks or even months to fully decompose.
Factors that affect the rate of decomposition
There are many factors that affect how quickly leaves decompose. Some of these include:
-The type of leaf: Some leaves decompose faster than others. For example, oak leaves take much longer to break down than maple leaves.
-The size of the leaf: Larger leaves will decompose more slowly than smaller ones.
-The temperature: Warmer temperatures will speed up the decomposition process.
-The moisture level: If the leaves are too dry, they will not decompose as quickly. If they are too wet, however, decomposition will also be slowed down.
-The presence of other organic matter: Leaves will decompose more quickly if there is other organic matter present to help break them down (such as worms or other insects).
How long does it take leaves to decompose?
When leaves fall from trees in autumn, they begin to decompose. The process of decomposition is slower in colder climates, but generally, it takes leaves a few weeks to several months to completely break down and become part of the soil.
Leaves are broken down by bacteria and fungi, which release enzymes that accelerate the decomposition process. Oxygen is also necessary for decomposition to occur, so leaves will decompose more quickly in moist conditions where there is plenty of oxygen available.
As leaves decompose, they release nutrients that are essential for plant growth back into the soil, making leaf litter an important part of the ecosystem.
It's clear that leaves decompose at different rates depending on the type of leaf and the conditions it's in. However, in general, it takes leaves a few weeks to several months to completely decompose. So if you're looking to add some extra nutrients to your garden, consider using fallen leaves as compost. With a little patience, you can turn those dead leaves into something alive and beautiful.


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Do you need a place for child care in Middleport? Rainbow Day Nursery provides excellent day care for babies and young children. This nursery is an ideal place for your young children to spend their day time playing, learning, growing and being looked after with nurturing care. It has been providing a safe and loving environment for children to learn for over twenty years. If you have a child or children of ages between six weeks and five, Rainbow Day Nursery can meet all your requirements as a parent and all the needs of your child.
In Middleport, child care services can be found all over, however, they are not all reliable. Rainbow Day Nursery has a reputation amongst parents that is reputable and second to none. Their friendly relationship with the parents and the way they handle children with utmost care is exceptional. You can be confident that your child will be in safe hands. They also allow you to help your child settle in. This is a period where you stay with your little one during playtime and then gradually start to leave your child to go for play sessions on their own. Their facilities include a range of indoor and outdoor activity and play areas such as weatherproofed and grass areas for safe and educational play experiences.
Child care in Middleport that includes all the essential aspects of learning and nurturing can be found at Rainbow Day Nursery. Their staff are required to have at least NVQ level three qualifications. Speech and play therapists, health visitors and Senco trained workers are the types of professionals they work with and consult to ensure your child develops and grows healthily and all special needs are accommodated for. Educational games designed for children who are individual and develop differently are available to be enjoyed. The children get fed homemade meals that are healthy and include all nutrients required by children in order to grow. It is truly a fantastic environment for your child to be in to learn and have fun. For child care that leaves you and your child happy, contact Rainbow Day Nursery and have a look around their premises.


The question is $x = \arctan\frac 23 + \arctan\frac 12$. What is $\tan(x)$?
I'm having trouble figuring out how to calculate the arctan values without a calculator, or do I not even need to find these values to calculate what $\tan(x)$ is? Any help is greatly appreciated (I would show some sort of work, but I am actually completely stuck).
I know that the range of arctan is restricted to $(–90^\circ, 90^\circ)$ or $(-\pi/2, \pi/2)$, but i'm not sure how this helps.
Below is a solution based on right triangles.
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Note that $y=\arctan\frac{2}{3}$, and $z=\arctan\frac{1}{2}$. It follows that $x = y + z$.
The question is then: Calculate $\frac{b}{a}$.
Since $a^2 + c^2 = 4$ and $\frac{a}{c} = \frac{2}{3}$, it follows that $a^{2} = \frac{16}{13}$.
Since $a^2 + b^2 = 5$, it follows that $b^2 = \frac{49}{13}$.
Thus, $\frac{b}{a} = \frac{7}{4}$.
The take-away should be that sometimes going to a more basic line of thought can get you unstuck on a problem. Also, this gives some insight on how you can derive the tangent of sums formula.
Use the formula $\tan(a+b)=\frac{\tan(a)+\tan(b)}{1-\tan(a)\tan(b)}$
Let $A=\arctan\frac 23,B=\arctan\frac 12$.
Then, $$\tan x=\tan(A+B)=\frac{\tan A+\tan B}{1-\tan A\tan B}=\frac{\frac 23+\frac 12}{1-\frac 23\cdot \frac 12}.$$
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Objective: To examine interactive relations of blood pressure (BP) and age to MRI indices of subclinical cerebrovascular disease in middle-aged to older adults.
Methods: One hundred and thirteen stroke-free and dementia-free, community-dwelling adults (ages 54–81 years; 65% men; 91% white) engaged in (1) clinical assessment of resting SBP and DBP; (2) MRI rated for periventricular white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and deep WMH silent brain infarction (SBI) and brain atrophy (i.e. ventricular enlargement and sulcal widening ). Principal components analysis of the MRI ratings yielded a two-component solution – (1) periventricular and deep WMH SBI; and (2) ventricular enlargement, sulcal widening.
Results: Relations of SBP, DBP and pulse pressure (PP) (and their interactions with age) to each MRI component were examined in multiple regression analyses adjusted for age, sex, fasting plasma glucose and cholesterol, and antihypertensives. For component 1, results indicated significant interactions of SBP and PP with age (P < 0.05); higher levels of SBP and PP were associated with greater white matter disease and brain infarction at younger ages (≤68 years). Significant interactions of SBP and DBP with age were also noted for component 2 (P < 0.05); higher levels of BP were associated with greater brain atrophy at younger ages (≤63 years).
Conclusion: Higher BP and PP are associated with greater subclinical cerebrovascular disease most prominently in the 'young old'. Appropriate management of hypertension and arterial stiffening may be critical to the preservation of brain structure with ageing.


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In Oracle PL/SQL, OPAQUE refers to the abstract data types whose internal representation are maintained by Oracle. The opaque type available in Oracle is XMLType. The XMLType data is stored as series of bytes and Oracle does not expose this internal representation. There are separate methods provided by Oracle to access the OPAQUE data.
A table named XMLTEST of XMLType is created. A XML document is inserted as a whole (as a CLOB), whose internal representation is not known.
SQL> CREATE TABLE XMLTEST OF XMLTYPE;
SQL> INSERT INTO XMLTEST values
1 row inserted.
FROM xmltest i,
EXTRACT(i.object_value, '/Business/Location/Service/Basics/Attribute[Name="id"]'))) s


Parent Country National Law & Legal Definition
A parent-country national is a person working in a country other than their country of origin. Such a person is also referred to as an expatriate. Long periods of assignment (perhaps 4 –5 years or more) may run the risk of "de facto" employee status in the host country, so that labor laws or the host country apply.
A U.S. parent-country national residing abroad still owes U.S. taxes each year on his or her worldwide income. The US has income tax treaties with over 35 other countries. The IRS and the foreign taxing authorities can exchange information on their citizens living in the other country. Qualifying U.S. citizens and residents working outside the United States are permitted to elect to exclude a portion of their foreign earned income under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). This section provides a general exclusion limited to a specified amount, another exclusion measured by foreign housing costs, and, for self-employed persons, a foreign housing cost deduction.
 1. The bona fide residence test, which requires the taxpayer to be a bona fide resident of a foreign country or countries for an uninterrupted period that includes a full tax year, or
 2. The physical presence test, which requires the individual to be present in a foreign country or countries at least 330 full days during a period of 12 consecutive months.


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The Proprietary Trading team at Alpiq in Olten is seeking an intern for 3 months for a project to strengthen the knowledge base and data gathering around the European gas markets.
Your main responsabilities
- Developing tools and enhancing existing and new trading models by using programming techniques, mostly applied to data scraping, storing, mining.
- Creating tools for systematic monitoring of the main European gas markets.
- Maintaining, expanding and enhancing existing tools for traders to have important information available live.
- Collaboration with Analysis teams regarding data management in order to maximize data quality.
- University degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or Quantitative Economics
- 0-5 years of experience in a similar role
- Strong Coding (R, Python, etc.) and database skills (SQL)
- Understanding of energy markets is a plus
- Fluency in English required
Um sich für diesen Job zu bewerben, besuche bitte jobs.alpiq.com.


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Social protection and cash transfers to strengthen families affected by HIV and AIDS
Social protection in the form of cash transfers is receiving increasing recognition as an important part of a comprehensive AIDS response. The urgency of cash assistance for food purchases is underscored by emerging evidence on the interactions between nutrition and AIDS disease progression.
This monograph examines how social protection can be used to protect children and families affected by HIV and AIDS. It reviews evidence on the impacts of 10 unconditional cash transfer (UCT) programmes in southern and East Africa and 10 conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs in Latin America.
It also reviews key policy debates relevant to programme design, as well as debates around conditionality. The authors also consider the relative strengths and weaknesses of food transfers and nutrition programmes, public works, and microcredit and livelihoods programmes, and social services.


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An Ultimate Guide On How To Remove Laminate Backsplash
Laminate Backsplash is one of the interior magic today. It is used on countertops, cabinets, and you name it. It is used to protect the walls and provide an excellent touch on the countertops and the cabinets. Just a few necessary procedures and you have yourself a laminate backsplash. Placing the laminate, then paint and then smoothening the laminate. Easy right? But what happens when you want to remove the laminate backsplash? How do you go about it?
Many at times we are told on how to make the laminate backsplash, and how to create the laminate on the backsplash, but not correctly how to remove it. Removing it would mean an update to your kitchen and replacing the laminate is another step that is further from the process. The thing about laminate backsplash that makes it long lasting is the kind of glue that is used in the process, this glue type is very sticky, sturdy and so to say resists all the attempts made to remove it.
Removing laminate from a backsplash
Things you will need
- Putty knife
Guidelines on removing the laminate
- By using the tip of a putty knife, force it just behind the little metal strip, and this is at the top of the laminate backsplash. Further, ensure you twist the handle of the knife, and this process should just be slight to provide you open a small crack, and this between the laminate and the wall.
- Using acetone, ensure you inject just a small amount into the crack, then wait for approximately 3 minutes. This time taken is to provide that the glue softens. For the laminate pry it away from the wall, this should be just as far as it will go without resisting the pressure to break. Then after all this, inject more of the glue into the same crack, pump some to the right and some to the left, then wait for about 3 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, side it more profound to the crack and make sure to pry the laminate out of the break. The blade should be slide to the right and also to the left, and this is just as the glue softens. Then inject in more of the acetone. The process of prying the knife from left to right should be continuous, and what this done is to ensure to free the backsplash from the wall, and this is all the way to the bottom.
- Using the tip of the knife, push the blade just under the small metal runner, and this is mainly found at the bottom, this is where the backsplash joins to the countertop, and this process only takes place if the laminate happens to be still stuck and won't come off.
- The last thing that is done is twisting the handle of the knife, and this is to ensure that the metal runner is lifted up and is also free from the backsplash and the metal runners that are found in the countertop. Once the laminate is seen to lift away from the countertop, ensure you use both your hands to pull it apart from the way, and this is all in one piece.
Acetone is also used in removing polish from the fingernail, in other words, it is used as a fingernail remover. When using acetone, ensure you use it to clean off any of the residual contact cement, and this is from the walls. It is also important to note that a usual laminate backsplash is removed with the use of metal runners, but another trimmer that could be used is the wood molding, and in this particular case, if your specific set has wood trim, it would be of importance if you just pry it off like you would that of the metal runners. When working with acetone, ensure you also work with eye protection.
It is also of importance to consider the laminate backsplash that goes just behind the wall cabinets, and this is particularly placed on only after the cabinets are installed. This covering is of importance because it provides an attractive background for the cabinets and ensures to give the walls an added protection advantage. Removing the laminate on the cabinets automatically means that the laminate backsplash of the walls has to be removed as well.
Things you will need
- Wood sticks
- Hand saw
- Cordless screw
- Putty knife
- Start by measuring the distance available between the countertops and the bottom of the cabinets, then cut the wood sticks to an absolute measurement of ¾ by 1 ½ inch, this is mainly using a hand saw.
- Ensure you place the wood props vertically and just under the first cabinet, then look at the insides of the cabinet. Further, locate all of the screws that secure the cabinets to the walls. Ensure you remove all of the bolts, except the particular one with the cordless screw gun, then pull out the props. With the cabinet braced with your shoulder remove the last bolt. You can then allow the assembly to slide down the wall and rest on the countertop. Ensure you repeat the process will all the cabinets in question.
- Using a putty knife, insert it behind the laminate, and this is precisely where the cabinets were removed. Then pry out the laminate slightly, ensure you inject acetone on the crack, then further slide the knife along the top of the laminate, and provide you insert acetone behind it.
- Use the knife to pry and glide, and this is just until the glue softens, as the laminate comes loose, continue with pulling it, using the back of your fingers, and subsequently inject more acetone deeper just as the laminate continues to pull free.
- Using the putty knife, ensure you scrape the residual glue from the wall. For about an hour, let the wall dry, and then sand it, then prepare the wall for the new laminate.
With this guide, you will easily remove laminate backsplash with minimal effort.


Don't get left with a mess on your land! For California landlords leasing to cannabis businesses, we've previously discussed how compliance with state and... California Cannabis Leases: Remediation Indemnification is Key
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Don't get left with a mess on your land!
For California landlords leasing to cannabis businesses, we've previously discussed how compliance with state and local law, perhaps even more so than the specter of federal enforcement, should be a top concern when structuring the tenancy and drafting the lease. As the state ramps up its efforts to transition the industry to a robust regulatory regime, one result of those efforts that is playing out across the state is that cultivator tenants, particularly outdoor grows, are abandoning their cultivation operations rather than paying for cleanup or dealing with state or local enforcement actions.
Sometimes this is due to a lack of wherewithal to become a licensed operation and pay the costs of compliance. Other times it's due to a change in local law that renders the operation a nonconforming use. And still other times it's the result of a private or government-initiated nuisance action (although these actions can sometimes create other problems). But the result is often the same: The property is left abandoned and trashed, cannabis growing material such as dangerous fertilizers are left spread across the site, and, often, illegal stream diversions or alterations have been illegally constructed, posing a threat to wildlife, water quality, and natural water drainage systems. The result is an environmental disaster and a landlord left holding the bag, often with a hefty administrative fine or nuisance abatement assessment to boot. Below are some of the many considerations that should go into structuring a cannabis lease when it comes to preventing these types of situations from happening in the first place.
 1. Reviewing tenant SOPs as part of the vetting process. Before even putting pen to paper on a lease, landlords should consider requiring potential tenants to produce their standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other relevant cultivation planning documents to demonstrate what materials they will be using to cultivate, where they will be obtaining their water, how they will be disposing of waste, and how the site layout will be organized. Much of this information will have to be provided to local and state agencies anyways in order for the tenant to obtain its cultivation licenses and permits. The lease can also include tenant obligations to list all hazardous materials it intends to use at the site and to provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each. If the tenant doesn't have a proper site use plan in place before they sign a lease, then chances are things will not end well for the landlord.
 2. Maintaining strict control over tenant improvements in the lease and allowing for discretionary inspection. Commercial cannabis is a strictly regulated industry (for good reason), and the lease should afford similar control for the landlord over how a tenant uses the leased premises. Indoor cultivation leases may require discretionary landlord approval at multiple stages for any alterations to the building, and outdoor cultivation leases may also require the same level of approval for changes to the land, however insignificant. The lease can give teeth to these restrictions by allowing for landlord and government inspections, and affording the landlord early termination options for a tenant's failure to comply.
 3. Including strong tenant indemnifications for remediation. Indemnity clauses provide a guaranty that a tenant will hold the landlord harmless and defend it against certain types of claims. A common such clause pertains to remediation of hazardous substances on site, where the tenant promises to pay for any costs associated with spills or contamination. Cannabis cultivation leases can add to that by including cleanup costs for any damages caused or messes left behind by cultivation operations, and defense costs for any governmental remediation actions or private nuisance actions requiring abatement.
 4. Including early termination options for government enforcement actions and third-party lawsuits. If the government or a private actor sues the landlord or the tenant because the tenant is causing a nuisance by creating a mess (and not just by conducting the permitted use—another example of a carve-out that tenants will want to include), the landlord will want to be able to abate the problem quickly by terminating the tenancy and enforcing the tenant's indemnity obligations. To that end, the lease can include a landlord early termination option to end the tenancy and evict the tenant on short notice, should the landlord opt not to deal with convincing the tenant to comply.
 5. Adjusting the security deposit to the size of the cultivation operation. While commercial security deposits are normally one or two months' rent, there's nothing requiring them to be. Because the stakes for noncompliance are so high in this industry, landlords may consider upping the deposit to an amount sufficient to properly deal with a cleanup of the tenant's operation, should tenant fail to comply and abandon the premises. The lease can also be written so that the security deposit essentially acts as a bond for performance of the indemnification obligations, though in California there are necessary statutory waivers to be included in the lease.
California is serious about dragging its cannabis industry into regulatory compliance, and that includes a lot of cultivation site cleanup and forward-looking maintenance. California is also extremely serious about compliance with its environmental laws, as the world already knows, and we are fortunate for that. Landlords should be aware of the consequences of the leased premises turning into a nuisance or environmental violation, and consider how to build the tenancy to protect against such problems from the get-go by drafting a proper lease agreement. When everyone's on the same page about strict compliance and good environmental stewardship, everybody wins.
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Here's your Venn diagram:
All of the colored regions (red and blue), taken together, represent the event $A \cup B.$
The event $A \cap B$ is represented by the red region alone.
This shows that $A \cap B \subseteq A \cup B$; everything in the intersection of the sets is also in their union.
You can't be in $A\cap B$ without also being in $A \cup B.$
It follows that $P(A\cap B) \leq P(A \cup B).$ This is always true.
Now what can we conclude if it is also true that
$P(A\cup B) \leq P(A \cap B)$?
If both inequalities are true, we can put them together like this:
$$P(A\cap B) \leq P(A \cup B)\leq P(A \cap B).$$
Notice how we have $P(A \cap B)$ on both ends. That is, we have a chain of inequalities like this: $x \leq y \leq x.$
The only way for this to be true is if $x = y.$
Conclusion: $P(A\cap B) = P(A \cup B).$
The probability of anything occurring in the blue regions is zero.
The only way for any of the events $A$, $B$, or $A\cup B$ to occur is when $A\cap B$ occurs; and if $A\cap B$ occurs then the other three events have also occurred.
Since all four events either occur together or none of them occurs,
we have $P(A\cap B) = P(A \cup B) = P(A) = P(B).$


How to use IMPRODUCT Function in Excel
The Excel IMPRODUCT function returns the product of one or more complex numbers. The complex number must be in the form x + yi or x + yj. Use the COMPLEX function to create a complex number from real and imaginary parts
Syntax:= IMPRODUCT(inumber1, [inumber2], …)
The IMPRODUCT function syntax has the following arguments:
 - Inumber1, [inumber2], … Inumber1 is required, subsequent inumbers are not. 1 to 255 complex numbers to multiply
Example: Let's look at some Excel IMPRODUCT function examples and explore how to use the IMPRODUCT function as a worksheet function in Microsoft Excel:
IMPRODUCT Function 1 - How to use IMPRODUCT Function in Excel
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A2,B2)
IMPRODUCT Function - How to use IMPRODUCT Function in Excel
Based on the Excel spreadsheet above, the following IMPRODUCT examples would return:
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A3,B3)
Result: 12-4i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A4,B4)
Result: 90+120i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A5,B5)
Result: -17-51i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A6,B6)
Result: -11+18i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A7,B7)
Result: -16-37i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A8,B8)
Result: 1+9i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A9,B9)
Result: 8+10i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A10,B10)
Result: 54-99i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A11,B11,C11)
Result: 411-378i
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A12,B12,C12)
Result: 75+125j
Syntax: =IMPRODUCT(A13,B13,C13)
Result: -4-58j
 1. The formula returns the _TAG_! error if the complex number doesn't have lower case i or (iota).
 2. The formula returns the _TAG_! Error if the complex number doesn't have correct complex number format.
 3. The product of two complex numbers is: IMPRODUCT Function in Excel - How to use IMPRODUCT Function in Excel
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Both disposable and cloth training pants are better than diapers because children can remove them by themselves. However, there is nothing magical about switching your child from a diaper into training pants. Some parents think that just switching their child to training pants will result in a child who is toilet trained. Unfortunately, it's not that easy.
For children in daycare, disposable training pants present less of an infection control and sanitation problem than do cloth pants, which must be saved and handed over to the parent. Regardless of whether your child is in daycare or at home, training pants should be changed quickly after he has peed or pooped in them to avoid skin irritation or damage. Toddlers can get diaper rash just as easily as infants do if they aren't changed often enough.


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The only two species of birds mentioned in the Torah which can be offered as sacrifices are the turtledove and the pigeon. Turtledoves are migratory birds, but pigeons dwell permanently in the land. A turtledove must be mature to be fit for a sacrifice, but a pigeon is acceptable only before it reaches maturity. We therefore have the following rules.
What is acceptable in the case of turtledoves is unacceptable in the case of pigeons, and vice versa. The beginning of yellowing in both types is unacceptable. That is when a turtledove is not fully mature yet, and a pigeon begins to become mature. The reason for this is that the Torah calls pigeons "bnei yonah," "sons of pigeons"; conversely, we understand that turtledoves must be mature.
But logic should dictate otherwise: if turtledoves, which are not acceptable when young, are acceptable when mature, then pigeons, which are acceptable when young, should surely be acceptable when old! To dispel this, the Torah never called a pigeon a pigeon, but only a "son of a pigeon" to emphasize that only young ones are acceptable.
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Gwayasdums village is a small community located on Gilford Island. The village is the traditional home of the Kwikwasut'inuxw people, though throughout the historic era a number of groups have used the site as a winter village.
Other Kwakwaka'wakw groups that identify closely with Gilford Island are the Gwawa'enuxw, the Haxwa'mis and the Dzawada'enuxw. These three groups, along with the Kwikwasut'inuxw, formed an informally related cluster of social groupings collectively known as Qui'kwasi ki la or "living inside the mountains". The groups had their own potlatch ring, and they used Gwayasdums as a winter village.
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What are military parachutes made of?
The T-10D Parachute is made of nylon materials commonly used in the manufacturing of parachutes.
What type of parachute does the military use?
The T-11 replaces the legacy T-10, which has been in use with the U.S. Army for over 50 years.
What is the best material for parachutes?
Nylon – Nylon replaced silk during the WW2 when supply of silk diminished. Nylon has since become a popular choice, as it has excellent wind resistance, good elasticity, mildew resistance, and is comparatively cheaper. The material is also lightweight and dries quickly. It is resistant to abrasion and chemicals.
What is a parachute made of?
A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag (or in the case of ram-air parachutes, aerodynamic lift). Parachutes are usually made out of light, strong fabric, originally silk, now most commonly nylon.
How do military parachutes work?
Effectively, the jumper drags the parachute behind him, causing the upward-rushing wind to force open and inflate the canopy. The canopy should inflate and begin supporting the jumper within 4 seconds.
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How often do military parachutes fail?
Typically, about one in every thousand parachutes will experience a malfunction that requires the use of the reserve parachute.
How high do Navy Seals jump from?
HALO is an acronym for "high altitude, low opening." That means that military special forces teams will jump out at a high altitude (generally 30 to 40 thousand feet), and they'll freefall to a much lower altitude (as low as about 800 feet above the ground) before they deploy their parachutes.
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What are the strings on a parachute called?
Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord when referring to type-III paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes. This cord is now used as a general purpose utility cord.
How do you make a parachute fall slower?
The larger the surface area, the more air resistance and the slower the parachute will drop. Cutting a small hole in the middle of the parachute will allow air to slowly pass through it rather than spilling out over one side, this should help the parachute fall straighter.
Who was the first person to parachute?
Leonardo da Vinci conceived the idea of the parachute in his writings, and the Frenchman Louis-Sebastien Lenormand fashioned a kind of parachute out of two umbrellas and jumped from a tree in 1783, but André-Jacques Garnerin was the first to design and test parachutes capable of slowing a man's fall from a high …
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Who created the first parachute?
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What happens if you open parachute too early?
You are likely to drift off the drop zone. The winds can be pretty heavy at high altitudes, and unless you steer continuously they may blow you off-course. Needless to say, the refrigeration effect of the wind and slipstream will make you feel even colder than the mere altitude. Your landing is likely to be rough.
Can you survive jumping out of a plane into water?
If you can dive into water, it won't feel good at 125mph, but you'll survive if the water is deep enough — at least 12 feet or so. Steer toward the water (it's helpful if you've been skydiving before and know how to steer as you are falling), and dive right in.
How fast does an airborne soldier hit the ground?
Paratroopers usually land at a speed around 13 mph, resulting in a landing force that is comparable to jumping off of a 9-12 foot wall. 4 The PLF is used to spread the forces of impact across various parts of the body instead of a single part (such as ankles). This greatly reduces your risk of injury.
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What is a Publicist?
 - DATE PUBLISHED : March 3, 2020
Authors often wonder what publicists do. Most often than not, they assume that publicists and publishers are just the same. Publicists and publishers are two very different entities.
By delineating the focus of these two entities, their differences become clear. A section of this article provides that information for authors to know what these differences are. To know more about publicists and what publicists do, keep reading.
What is a Publicist?
Authors confuse book publicists with book publishers. There's a huge difference, although both belong in the literary industry. Between these two lies a border that differentiates both entities.
A publicist is a professional whose expertise lies in the field of marketing. While it is a publisher's duty to edit and develop a book's design, a publicist develops marketing schemes. They are a team of marketers who research on various market segments and niches to help authors. More on publicists' tasks later.
The main task of publishers is the development of an author's books. They make sure that the book's design and strong command of language compel readers to purchase the book. Although publishers help authors sell their books, successful and efficient book publicity is out of their scope.
Investing in the services of these two entities increases the chance for authors to earn recognition on a global scale. Although there are authors who discourage themselves from investing in book marketing, the majority believe in the power of marketing. But, what exactly are the tasks of publicists? And, why is it necessary to invest in marketing plans?
What Publicists Do
Attaining market visibility is a challenge that often times disheartens authors. Due to the slow pace of their book, they quickly give up on their book's potential. Oblivious to book marketers or book publicists, their hard work and passion dive into the bin of wasted dreams.
Publicists are the professionals responsible for maximizing the exposure of a book to a segmented market. From thorough analysis of a book, they develop marketing tactics. Needless to say, transforming prospective readers into buyers requires less effort. The commitment to help authors by means of publicizing a book efficiently guarantees authors a maximized exposure. Having that stated, a marketed book becomes accessible to the un-curated target readers.
If authors desire to unlock the potential of their book, they need to know the functions of these two entities. Confusing one with the other makes it difficult for authors to reach his target readers. An investment in these literary businesses guarantees a greater chance of affecting the readers' lives. Should authors dream to impart life-changing messages, the two literary entities' services come in handy.
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verb blan·dish \ˈblan-dish\
Definition of blandish
 1. transitive verb
 2. : to coax with flattery : cajole
 3. intransitive verb
 4. : to act or speak in a flattering or coaxing manner
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Examples of blandish in a sentence
 1. blandished her into doing their work for them by complimenting her shamelessly
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The word blandish has been a part of the English language since at least the 14th century with virtually no change in its meaning. It ultimately derives from blandus, a Latin word meaning "mild" or "flattering." One of the earliest known uses of blandish can be found in the sacred writings of Richard Rolle de Hampole, an English hermit and mystic, who cautioned against "the dragon that blandishes with the head and smites with the tail." Although blandish might not exactly be suggestive of dullness, it was the "mild" sense of blandus that gave us our adjective bland, which has a lesser-known sense meaning "smooth and soothing in manner or quality."
Origin and Etymology of blandish
Middle English, from Anglo-French blandiss-, stem of blandir, from Latin blandiri, from blandus mild, flattering
First Known Use: 14th century
Synonym Discussion of blandish
cajole, coax, soft-soap, blandish, wheedle mean to influence or persuade by pleasing words or actions. cajole suggests the deliberate use of flattery to persuade in the face of reluctance or reasonable objections. cajoled him into cheating on the final exam coax implies gentle and persistent words or actions employed to produce a desired effect. coaxed the cat out of the tree soft-soap refers to using smooth and somewhat insincere talk usually for personal gain. politicians soft-soaping eligible voters blandish implies a more open desire to win a person over by effusive praise and affectionate actions. legislators blandished with promises of support wheedle suggests more strongly than cajole the use of seductive appeal or artful words in persuading. hucksters wheedling her life's savings out of her
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How to find the (x,y) combinations that make z=0?
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I have a matrix Z(i,j) that is a function of X and Y. Surface and contour plot look fine, but are difficult to interpret.
Is there a way to plot a function of X and Y, such that Z is equal to zero (or as close to zero as possible, since non of the elements in the Z matrix is actually zero)? What I'd like to find out is for which combinations of X and Y the Z-value is above and below zero.
My code is very long, but I did something like this to get matrix Z:
for i = 1:numel(X)
Z(:,i) = functionZ(X(i))
Z(j) = %functionZ(X)
for j = 1:numel(Y)
Z(j)= %function with parameter X
thanks in advance for any tips!
Kevin Phung on 16 Sep 2019
Edited: Kevin Phung on 18 Sep 2019
Correct me if I am misinterpreting your goal:
You have a function z(x,y).
You are trying to find the values of x and y that give you some particular values of Z, in this case very close to 0. You can try something like this:
% define some condition for Z values, in this case I want to look for all Z values in my
% Z matrix that are between 0 and 0.001.
% find() those values, and use ind2sub in order to grab the [row,col] pairs.
[x_ind,y_ind] = ind2sub(size(Z),find(and(Z=<0.001,Z>0 )));
xy_pairs = [X(x_ind) Y(y_ind)] % this will give you the x and y pairs
edit: you have already accepted my answer, but I forgot to include an '=' sign


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16 Ships Pollute More Than All Cars in the World
Just 16 of the worldâ€™s largest container ships can produce more pollution more than all the cars on the planet.
In an editorial report in Britain's Daily Mail, an award-winning science writer Fred Pearce, author of Confessions of an Eco Sinner, writes that the super-ships that keep the West in everything from Christmas gifts to computers pump out killer chemicals linked to thousands of deaths because of the filthy fuel they use.
"As ships get bigger, the pollution is getting worse. The most staggering statistic of all is that just 16 of the world's largest ships can produce as much lung-clogging sulphur pollution as all the world's cars."
In today's world ships are used to transfer everything from oil to electronics and as the demand for cheap consumer goods increase, so does the number of ships needed to transport goods around the world.
Thanks to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules, the largest ships can each emit as much as 5,000 tons of sulfur in a year -- the same as 50 million typical cars, each emitting an average of 100 grams of sulfur a year.
With an estimated 800 million cars driving around the planet, that means 16 super-ships can emit as much sulphur as the world fleet of cars.
Ship emissions expert James Corbett of the University of Delaware calculates a worldwide death toll of about 64,000 a year. He expects that figure to rise to 87,000 deaths a year by 2012.
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I have a point shapefile with thousand of points. It has an ID code field that supposed to be unique. Every now and then the data entry clerk wrongly type the id creating duplicates.Right now I'm manually scrolling the field to find the duplicate.Is there a sane way to do this using the Search Query Builder? Thanks for any help.
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If you need to enforce uniqueness I would recommend using a database e.g. Postgres/PostGIS, Spatailite – Nathan W Jun 20 '12 at 10:26
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If the IDs are consecutive, I would add a new temporary column with unique values like _USER_.shp suggested and then use the query builder to search for ID!= uniqueID.
That would return the duplicates directly. After fixing the original IDs, remove the extra column or repeat the whole process as needed — it is not clear what kind of pattern your IDs must match. If they just need to be unique, note the last value first and you can then edit the bad IDs in one iteration, just bumping the number as you go.
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Use Group Stats plugin and set the ID as a field classification. You can see how many times each value has been entered in 'count' column.
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A quick (although inelegant) way to do this is to go into Layer properties, select Style - Categorized using the column that you're interested in. Apply this, then right click on the layer in the layers window and check the Show Feature Count checkbox. Then expand the layer in the layers window and you can immediately see how many times each value has been entered.
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Also you can use the split by attribute and end up with a seperate table for each value.
I like Rayo's suggestion though. except statist doesn't quite work like I thought it did.
It does give a count of unique values but doesn't help with what those values are.
Another software might add a count field and allow you to export it to csv or other spreadsheet format.
My suggestion for the split layer by attribute is in the vector management tools
management too
split your data on any 1 field an dyou will have your counts.
way more inelegant than ship.ship's solution
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Yeah I banged my head against the wall for similar problem.
Here is my script for removing features with same ID's. It takes first feature with more than one index attribute and writes it to new feature class.
_TAG_ of inputs and outputs
# Written by: Gregor Skrt
##[Example scripts]=group
##unique_field=field input
##output=output vector
_TAG_ body
from qgis.core import *
from PyQt4.QtCore import *
from processing.core.VectorWriter import VectorWriter
# "input" contains the location of the selected layer.
# We get the actual object, so we can get its bounds
layer = processing.getobject(input)
provider = layer.dataProvider()
fields = provider.fields()
writer = VectorWriter(output, None, fields, provider.geometryType(), layer.crs() )
inFeat = QgsFeature()
outFeat = QgsFeature()
inGeom = QgsGeometry()
nElement = 0
values = {}
value_field_index = layer.fieldNameIndex(unique_field)
feats = processing.getfeatures(layer)
nFeat = len(feats)
for inFeat in feats:
 progress.setPercentage(int((100 * nElement)/nFeat))
 nElement += 1
 inGeom = inFeat.geometry()
 attrs = inFeat.attributes()
 value = attrs[value_field_index]
 if value not in values:
 _TAG_ ne vem ce bo drzalo???
del writer
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A neural network capable of retrieval of sequential patterns is analysed. The authors treat the network proposed by Buhmann and Schulten (1987). Although they concluded that the thermal noise induces retrieval of sequential patterns, the authors show that the network has limit cycle solutions even at zero temperature. Behaviour of the network at high temperatures is also analysed. The transition temperatures between a high-temperature fixed point phase and a limit cycle phase are calculated numerically to draw a phase diagram. The characteristic features of the phase diagram are discussed. The reentrant transition temperatures between the limit cycle and low-temperature fixed point phases are calculated analytically.
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Modeling the phase behavior of the membrane binding protein annexin V
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The bulk thermodynamic properties of proteins originate from a varied and complex combination of interactions. We propose a simple model for the formation of ordered two-dimensional aggregates based on the interactions between pairs of annexin V molecules. Simulations of this model are shown to reproduce the experimental observations of a honeycomb (p6) and a triangular (p3) crystalline phase. The simulations indicate that the transition between these two phases is first order. While this model is extremely simple in that it relies only on hard body and short-range directional interactions, it nevertheless captures the essential physics of the interactions between the protein molecules and reproduces the phase behavior observed in electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy experiments.


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Cape Town, South Africa – The population of South Africa increased by more than half a million, 530 000 to be exacy. The amount of people now living in South Africa is 49.99 million according to Statistics South Africa's Mid-year population estimates.
There are also more females in South Africa than males with females making 51% of the population.
There are 79 percent black people making 39.68 million and 4.58 million white people with 4.42 million coloured following.
Gauteng has the biggest population in South Africa standing at 11.19million followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 21.3 percent.
The Northern Cape has the least amount of people according to Stats SA.


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Thu, Mar 18, 2021
This course will begin at 1300 hours in the JCSO classroom. The course is 4 hours and is accredited through CLEST.
This course is designed to train Officers how to handcuff suspects from a position of tactical advantage which will allow them to maintain control of the suspect should they resist.
After this course of instruction the student will be able to properly:
1. Identify the three types of subjects an officer will handcuff.
2. Identify the three tactical considerations of handcuffing.
3. Identify the three criteria used to determine if an officer can legitimately handcuff a subject without the concern of civil repercussions.
4. Identify when an officer should double-lock the handcuffs.
5. Identify two common handcuffing myths.
6. List the three considerations in selecting handcuffs.
7. Identify the two mechanical failures commonly experienced with handcuffs.
8. Demonstrate the "Terry Frisk" procedure.
9. Demonstrate the procedure for searching a handcuffed person.
10. Demonstrate the standing handcuffing technique.
11. Demonstrate the kneeling handcuffing technique.
12. Demonstrate the prone handcuffing technique.
13. Demonstrate the Iron Wrist Lock Takedown technique.
This course is offered to certified and reserve Deputies
Contact Captain John Bean at _PHONE_ extension 4106 or in order to be scheduled for the course.


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white el·e·phant [noun] a possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.
Gifts are typically inexpensive, humorous items or used items from home. The term white elephant refers to a gift whose maintenance costs exceed its usefulness. While the first use of this term remains a matter of contention among historians, one theory suggests that Ezra Cornell brought the term into the popular lexicon through his frequent social gatherings as early as 1828.
Quite simple, bring something to re-gift, is a gag, or might be coveted and useful. It is nice to have a variety of gifts to steal from. Make sure it is wrapped. Don't hint as to what it is, and there is no high or low limit to worth for the exchange – whatever works.
In its most basic form, the game is as follows:
- Each participant supplies one wrapped gift. The gifts are placed in a central location, and everyone takes a random number to determine to order of gift choosing.
- The first person opens a wrapped gift, and the turn ends.
- On subsequent turns, each person can open a new present OR gets the choice to "steal" another person's gift.
- The gift cannot be stolen once the third participant touches the gift (i.e. – it is stolen for the 2nd time). When a person's gift is stolen, that person can either choose another wrapped gift to open or can steal from another player.
- The game is over when the last person goes and the first person goes again (BUT see variations below).
- Only two steals of a gift can happen and it becomes frozen.
- No gift may be stolen more than once per turn, so NO STEAL BACKS per turn – a new item must be stolen or unwrapped.
- Since the first player is the only one without the option of seeing any unwrapped gifts, s/he will take one final turn after all gifts have been opened and swap with any "unfrozen" gift.
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Reorganisations of share capital: open offers and vendor placings
A characteristic feature of a rights issue is the provisional letter of allotment which entitles existing shareholders to subscribe for further shares in the company under the terms of the issue. However, a company can raise funds in other ways which are similar to a rights issue to the extent that existing shareholders are offered the opportunity to subscribe for the new shares. However, they are not conventional rights issues because there is no provisional letter of allotment which the shareholder can sell 'nil paid', ie before they have subscribed for new shares.
Arrangements alternative to a rights issue fall into two categories which are often known as open offers (or entitlement issues) and vendor placings. However, there is no commonly accepted vocabulary and vendor placings are sometimes described as open offers or entitlement issues and vice-versa. Therefore in any individual case it will be necessary to look at the underlying transactions not simply at the label used to describe them. In practice this should not be a problem as the arrangements are largely confined to public companies and you can follow the treatment described in Interactive Data publications (formerly Extel) unless the taxpayer objects.


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In calanoid copepods it is poorly understood how enzymatic activities and patterns are affected by abiotic and biotic factors. Such knowledge, however, is crucial to assess metabolic functioning and performance of organisms in different habitats. Therefore, our study focuses on digestive enzyme activities in relation to temperature, pH and food in the Arctic species Calanus glacialis and in Centropages hamatus and Temora longicornis from the North Sea. Enzyme activities were measured over a range from 0 to 70 °C (lipases/esterases, proteinases) and pH 5 to 9 (proteinases). In all species, relative proteinases activity peaked at 40/50 °C and pH 6; relative lipases/esterases activity peaked at 30 °C. Between 0 and 20 °C, lipase activity of C. glacialis was higher (40-70% of maximum) than that of the boreal copepods (25-64%), which suggests thermal adaptation of the lipid metabolism in the polar species. Incubating C. glacialis with the diatom Thalassiosira weissflogii showed (i) that enzyme activities increased especially in the alkaline range and (ii) that enzyme patterns, revealed by gel electrophoresis, differed from that of starving individuals, indicating that feeding induced enzyme expression. Such studies, linking abiotic and biotic conditions to enzyme functioning, can help elucidating the capacity of copepods to respond to environmental changes.
Freese D., Kreibich T. & Niehoff B., in press. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2012.04.007. Article (subscription required).


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Poly(vinylidene fluoride) gels were formed in y-butyrolactone; the critical polymer concentration for gel formation was 4.5 g per 100 cm 3. Gelation was caused by liquid-liquid phase separation, even if solid-liquid phase separation by crystallization occurred in the late stage of gelation, as shown by the formation of transparent gel, a relatively small enthalpy of gel formation and the existence of two types of crystal structures. In the dried gel films many spherulites connected by tie molecules were observed by scanning electron microscopy; the existence of such tie molecules is likely to make the formation of the gel films possible.
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Thermoreversible gelation of poly(vinylidene fluoride) in -butyrolactone solution / Jae Whan Cho* and Ha Yool Song and Sang Yong Kim // Polymer. – 1993. – Vol 34. – P. _PHONE_.


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With the onset of democracy in Bhutan in 2008, socio-economic development activities of the nation have accelerated. To be proactive in ensuring a safe future for the BNC and to use them as ambassadors for the conservation of other species and their habitats, during the next three years, RSPN and ICF wish to undertake a series of activities in each of the three regions where cranes spend their winter. Under the species based conservation program of RSPN, the conservation of two flagship species in the country, White bellied Heron (Ardea insignis) and BNC, are prioritized. Subsequently, a memorandum of understanding was signed between RSPN and the Department of Forest and Park Services to enhance knowledge, identify and implement appropriate conservation measures of the two species and their habitats. The MoU further stated to promote biodiversity and ecosystem conservation through collaboration in the field of species and habitat, water resource management and research between participants.
To increase foraging grounds of BNC in Bumdeling through restoration of degraded paddy fields.
 1. To reduce local threats to BNC
 2. Enhance knowledge on wintering BNC ecology in Bhutan
 3. To promote crane conducive livelihood activities of the local communities
 4. Promote community engagement in BNC conservation
 1. Phobjikha
 2. Bumthang
 3. Trashiyangtse
Expected Outcome:
 - Additional foraging grounds for BNC available and used by the cranes.
 - Dog population increase controlled (Phobjikha, Bumdeling and Bumthang).
 - Reduction of Crane casualties due to electric lines.
 - Appropriate interventions/recommendations for BNC conservation and protection identified from the BNC ecology study
 - Awareness on BNC generated among community and stakeholders in Phobjikha and Bumthang and improved cooperation and harmonization of BNC conservation among the habitat areas.
 - Preliminary idea on waste management for Phobjikha framed through consultation meetings.
 - Community participation in BNC conservation improved in Bumthang and Bumdeling
Given the current scenario of supporting Black-necked Crane conservation program in the country through project tied funding, RSPN wishes to establish an endowment fund which would ensure the sustainability of the conservation program and long term impact. To constantly carry out the conservation work for BNC and their habitat, RSPN has developed a 5 year action plan in consultation with all the stakeholders. This would require an estimated amount of US $ 100,000 annually, and can only be possible with an endowment fund of US $ 2 million at 5% annual investment interest. So far, we have raised US $ 30,000 through individual and institutional donors.
At RSPN, we believe a single grain of sand can tip the scale. You can be the grain that tips the scale towards improved environmental conditions and conservation efforts in Bhutan. RSPN has set a target to raise US$ 1.5 million for next 10 years.


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Proof that $\sqrt[3]{3}$ (Just need a check)
Let $\sqrt[3]{3}= \frac{a}{b}$ both a,b are integers of course. $\Rightarrow 3=\frac{a^{3}}{b^{3}}$ $\Rightarrow$ $3b^{3}=a^{3}$ $\Rightarrow$ 3b=a $\Rightarrow$ $3b^{3}=27b^{3}$ and this is a contradiction because the cubing function is a 1-1 function. Does this work?
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Why is that $3b = a$? – Makoto Kato Sep 27 '12 at 5:10
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No, $3b^3=a^3$ does not imply that $a=3b$. In fact if $a=3b$, then $a^3=(3b)^3=3^3b^3=27b^3$. What $3b^3=a^3$ does imply is that $3\mid a^3$, which then further implies that $3\mid a$. Then you have $a=3m$ for some integer $m$, and $3b^3=a^3=(3m)^3=27m^3$. Divide through by $3$ to get $b^3=9m^3$. Now $3\mid b^3$; what does this tell you about $b$? If you had begun by assuming (as you certainly may) that $\frac{a}b$ was in lowest terms, how would this be a contradiction?
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Let $n \ge 2$ be an integer. Let $m \ge 2$ be a square free integer. I claim that $\sqrt[n]{m}$ is irrational. The claim that $\sqrt[3]{3}$ is irrational follows immediately.
Suppose $\sqrt[n]{m} = \frac{a}{b}$, where gcd$(a, b) = 1$. Then $b^n m = a^n$. Let $p$ be a prime number such that $p|m$. Since $p|a^n, p|a$. Hence $p^n|a^n$. Since $m$ is square free, $p^{n-1}|b^n$. Since $n \ge 2, p|b^n$. Hence $p|b$. Since gcd$(a, b) = 1$, this is a contradiction.
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Below are a few ways to prove $\,3^{1/3}\,$ is irrational.
By the Rational Root Test, any rational root of $\rm\:x^3 - 3\:$ is an integer, contradiction.
$\rm\,3^{1/3} = a/b\:\Rightarrow\: a^3 = 3b^3\, $ contra unique factorization: the number of $3$'s in $\rm\,a^3\,$ is a multiple of $3$, versus one more than a multiple of $3$ in $\rm\,3b^3.$
Irrationality proofs for cube roots follow from irrationality proofs for square roots!
This inductive proof generalizes to higher-degree.
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Supposing $\sqrt[3]{3}$ is a rational solution of an equation, we can assume $x=\sqrt[3]{3}$ and $x^3=3$. But $x^3=3 \Rightarrow x^3-3 =0$. The rational-root theorem tells us that for a polynomial $f(x) = a_nx^n + a_{n−1}x^{n−1} + \ldots + a_1x + a_0$ all of whose coefficients ($a_n$ through $a_0$) are integers, the real rational roots are always of the form $\frac{p}{q}$, where $p$ is an integer divisor of $a_0$ and $q$ is an integer divisor of $a_n$. In this equation the possible rational roots could be $3,-3,1,-1$ and there wasn't any $\sqrt[3]{3}$. So $\sqrt[3]{3}$ is an irrational number.
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Translation of angora in Spanish:
- (before noun) (sweater/scarf)Angora cat/goat/rabbit
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- Fabrics that are derived from animal hair (including angora, cashmere and basic wool blends) are most susceptible to insect damage.
- I do not have experience dyeing wool, cashmere, angora, or other similar hair fibers, so I cannot speak directly.
- Mohair, angora, wool, cashmere, camel, alpaca, etc. are all your allies against the wind and cold.
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|The English Snaphance developed during the second half on the sixteenth century and was in production by the 1580s.|
|THE ENGLISH SNAPHANCE
Click on the thumbnails below to view full size examples and explanations of the English Snaphance.
dated examples exist, the earliest known being the English snaphance
engraved 1584, now in the Tojhusmuseet, Copenhagen. Another, dated
1588, is in the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, and a third
example, dated 1590, can be seen at the Royal Armouries, Leeds. These
examples confirm that the lock was fully developed prior to 1580.
the first two decades of the 17th century, snaphance guns were
considered to be one of the leading technological innovations in
England and they were included among gifts to the royalty of Europe.
Much evidence survives to show that the snaphance remained popular in
England until the 1640s, although comparatively few examples now exist.


text: Aura Soma: Healing Through Color, Plant, and Crystal Energy, is a natural healing system using multicolored oils containing plant extracts and essences to promote self-healing on a physical, mental or spiritual level. This book explains the over 94 mesmerizing bottles of colored oils and tells how people have discovered their remarkable healing powers, each color variation of oil having its own therapeutic effects. This wonderful method of vibrational healing was originated by a blind woman, Vicky Wall, in the '80s, and her message is carried on here by her loving students, Irene Dalichow and Mike Booth. Aura Soma is a holistic, nonintrusive therapy that not only treats physical and emotional symptoms, but which also revitalizes the human aura. The demand for Aura Soma oils is increasing phenomenally, with interest growing worldwide.


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In the case of acute or chronic complaints, the Praxis Dr. Wagener team will conduct comprehensive medical tests to diagnose the exact problem. For the best possible individualised therapy, we can refer you to a recognised specialist in their field according to your diagnosis. Our medical expertise is complemented by components from complementary healing methods in order to best support your journey to recovery.
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Neekerbreekers were large and loud insects related to crickets. They dwelt in the Midgewater Marshes and squeaked all through the night, calling "neek-breek, breek-neek". Sam Gamgee gave them the name 'Neekerbreekers'.[1]
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Neekerbreekers were named so because of their sound, perhaps like that of a cricket.[2]
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Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Boliviana (Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church) (IELB)
The Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church grew out of the work of the World Mission Prayer League from the USA, among Aymara Indians. In 1972, the American missionaries left the country, as the local people claimed greater participation in the decision-making bodies of the church. The Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church was constituted that same year. The church is composed entirely of indigenous people. It is the largest Amerindian Lutheran church on the continent.
The IELB's main priority is to promote a holistic approach to evangelism and service. The church is involved in a variety of projects: alternative agriculture, animal husbandry, provision of drinking water, educational campaigns to prevent cholera, formal education (elementary school), vocational training, and communication.


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1909 December, DEGANIA (Eretz Israel)
The first kibbutz or collective colony was founded in Eretz Israel. Aaron David Gordon (_PHONE_), one of its founders, was considered to be the "Apostle" of the kibbutz movement. Each colony was independent and democratically governed. Membership was voluntary and all earnings and expenses were shared.


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The story of Campbell Island is also the story of the Island's human history from historical accounts and historic sites. We aim to search for evidence of pre-European contact; review existing sources of Campbell Island history, search for new historic sites and assess their status and future management requirements; document the history, scale, and impact of historic sealing and whaling.
No one is sure when the outlying islands of the New Zealand region were first occupied by people. Research has found up to 650 year old settlement sites of Maori origin on some other Subantarctic Island. Was Campbell Island also discovered much earlier than 1810? Archaeological investigation of coastal locations and rock shelters suited to human habitation may provide the answer and shed light on the limits of Polynesian voyaging.
The stories of sealers, whalers and farmers tell us of a turbulent and hard life that was carved out on the stormy shores of Campbell Island. For the first time ever in the history of Campbell Island this expedition will provide a qualified assessment of historic site importance – an urgent task now that scrub regrowth is overwhelming many sites.
A search for the location and remains of sealing camps can tell the history of sealing on this island and bring to life the sense of hardship and remoteness that will have been the lot for sealers in this wild and windy place.
Whaling stations at North West Bay and North East Harbour were the last shore whaling operations in New Zealand waters. The field archaeology of these stations will be examined to describe the period of change between historical 19th century technology and 20th
Century factory operations, and also unique whaling methods that were used at this unusually remote and southerly location.


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Dear Teacher Columnists Win 2001 Journalism Award
Authors of the King Features Syndicate column "Dear Teacher," Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts, received a 2001 Award for Excellence in news reporting from the Stuttering Foundation of America (SFA). The "Dear Teacher" columnists were one of 7 recipients chosen by the SFA for successfully enhancing the public's understanding of this complex speech disorder.
"Journalists have given unprecedented attention to the causes and treatment of stuttering over the past year," said Jane Fraser, president of the 54-year-old nonprofit foundation. "The entries from print, radio and electronic media have shown an increased sensitivity to a speech disorder that affects millions of people."
The "Dear Teacher" column recognized by the SFA was one that offered teachers resource information and timely tips for children who stutter in the classroom.
The Stuttering Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Memphis, Tenn., that has worked toward the prevention and improved treatment of stuttering since 1947. For more information call the SFA toll free at _PHONE_ or log on to their Web site at _URL_.
Click here to learn more about "Dear Teacher" authors Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts.


Dominion Energy Moves Ahead With Electric School Bus Program
Dominion Energy is moving forward with its electric school bus program with 50 electric school buses being introduced to 16 localities in Virginia
Dominion Energy Electric School Bus
Electric school buses will soon be on the roads in Virginia safely carrying children and reducing emissions as Dominion Energy moves forward with the nation's largest electric school bus deployment. Phase one will bring 50 electric school buses to 16 localities within Dominion Energy's Virginia service area by the end of 2020.
The electric school buses will serve as a grid resource by creating additional energy storage technology to support the company's integration of distributed renewables such as solar and wind. The "vehicle-to-grid" technology leverages the bus batteries to store and inject energy onto the grid during periods of high demand when the buses are not needed for transport. The buses also provide environmental and health benefits through reduced emissions and reduce operation and maintenance costs for schools by up to 60 percent.
"We are excited to move forward with our commitment to bringing the benefits of electric school buses to the customers and communities we serve," said Dominion Energy chairman, president and CEO Thomas F. Farrell, II. "This is an innovative, sustainable solution that will help the environment, protect children's health, make the electric grid stronger, and free up money for our schools."
This initial deployment will bring electric school buses to each of the company's operating regions. Localities were selected based on the benefit the batteries would bring to the electric grid.
This is just the first step in a larger initiative to replace diesel-powered buses with electric buses. Phase two of the project, with state approval, would expand the program to bring at least 1,000 additional electric school buses online by 2025. Once phase two is fully implemented, the buses' batteries could provide enough energy to power more than 10,000 homes. Phase three would set the goal to have 50 percent of all diesel bus replacements in Dominion Energy's footprint be electric by 2025 and 100 percent by 2030.
Replacing diesel-powered school buses with electric school buses will have a positive impact on the environment and improve air quality. An electric school bus produces zero emissions. Replacing a diesel bus with an electric bus is the equivalent of taking 5.2 cars off the road. If fully implemented, by 2025, the program would be the equivalent of removing more than 5,000 cars from the road per year. That means lower carbon dioxide emissions and cleaner, healthier air for everyone, especially children.
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