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Let $A$ be a non-empty set and consider $S(A)$ the set of all bijective functions from $A$ to itself, with composition as group operation. Fix $a_0 \in A$. Define $H = \{f \in S(A): f(a_0) = a_0\}$. Prove that $H$ is a subgroup of $S(A)$.
does this tell me $a_0$ is an identity or that $f(a_0)$ is an identity? I am assuming I need to use something to do with subgroup theorems but I am having trouble understanding how to use these.
Ok that makes more sense since $f(a_0)$ = $a_0$ and $g(a_0)$ = $a_0$ we can conclude that $f^{-1}$ $f(a_0)$ = $f^{-1}$ $a_0$ so we know $f^{-1}$ is in the set? So $f^{-1}$ $g(a_0) $= $a_0$ and the by the theorem we may conclude $H$ is a subgroup of G?
As a side note would love to know WHERE you guys find the element signs and how to put subscripts on things if you could link me to a list of stuff you can put into here with some instructions.
Someone has pointed me a direction a few times but i have never found something I understood. I am not a programer but if I can find a lost of things I am sure I can figure it out usually I just search until I find a post with what I want click edit and take the symbols I want but if theirs instructions somewhere I would very much appreciate that.
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$H = \{f \in S(A): f(a_0) = a_0\}$ is the set of bijective functions in $S(A)$ such that $f$ maps $a_0$ to $a_0$.
Here, $a_0$ is a fixed element which every bijective function in $S(A)$ that maps $a_0$ to itself is a member. $H$ includes the identity map/function, but not all $f \in H$ are the identity function.
To prove $H$ is a subgroup of $S(A)$:
 - Clearly, $H$ includes as its identity $f_I$, the identity map of $S(A)$, since $f_I(a_0)$ is clearly $a_0$.
 - Now show that for any $f, g \in H$, $f\circ g \in H$: i.e., show that $H$ is closed under the function composition.
 - Show that for any $f \in H, f^{-1} \in H$. Hint: This must be the case, as every $f \in H$ is bijective, and if $f \in H$, then $f^{-1}$ exists, and since $f\in H$, $f(a_0) = a_0$ and $f^{-1}(f(a_0)) = f^{-1}(a_0) = f_I(a_0) = a_0$, since by definition, $f^{-1}\circ f = f_I$, so $f^{-1} \in H$
Then you will have shown $\,H\,$ is a subgroup of $\,S(A)$.
As for your second question (or aside), you might want to visit MathJax/LaTeX: a tutorial and "bookmark" it as a favorite!
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Hint: To check something is a subgroup, it suffices to show that $H$ is nonempty (this clear since the identity function is an element [why?]), the composition of two functions is an element of the group (also easy to argue since every function fixes $a_0$), and that the inverse of a function is an element of the group (which follows because each element is a bijection).
I leave the details to you, but hopefully with what is given above, you can work through this mostly on your own.
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The standard way to show that something is a subgroup is to show:
 1. It is nonempty
 2. If $f, g \in H$ then $fg^{-1} \in H$
I'll leave (1) to you and give you a hint for (2). If $f, g \in H$ then you know $f(a_0) = a_0$ and $g(a_0) = a_0$. Apply the function $fg^{-1}$ to $a_0$. The result should be $a_0$ and once you've shown this you can conclude that $fg^{-1} \in H$.
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text: The widely documented phenomenon of nighttime stomatal conductance (gsn) could lead to substantial water loss with no carbon gain, and thus it remains unclear whether nighttime stomatal conductance confers a functional advantage. Given that studies of gsn have focused on controlled environments or small numbers of species in natural environments, a broad phylogenetic and biogeographic context could provide insights into potential adaptive benefits of gsn. • We measured gsn on a diverse suite of species (n = 73) across various functional groups and climates-of-origin in a common garden to study the phylogenetic and biogeographic/climatic controls on gsn and further assessed the degree to which gsn co-varied with leaf functional traits and daytime gas exchange rates. • Closely related species were more similar in gsn than expected by chance. Herbaceous species had higher gsn than woody species. Species that typically grow in climates with lower mean annual precipitation – where the fitness cost of water loss should be the highest – generally had higher gsn. • Our results reveal the highest gsn rates in species from environments where neighboring plants compete most strongly for water, suggesting a possible role for the competitive advantage of gsn.

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How Did Mount Rushmore Get Its Name and Who Was Mount Rushmore Named After?
Rushmore wasn't the guy who carved the mountain.
After gold was discovered in South Dakota in 1874, the Sioux tribes that lived there were forced out, and prospectors and a smattering of tourists and curiosity-seekers moved in.
In 1885, a New York attorney named Charles Rushmore was riding through the area on a guided horseback tour and asked the name of the mountain.
His guide teased the city slicker: "Hell, it never had a name, but from now on we'll call the thing Rushmore."
Strangely enough, the name stuck.
The lawyer Rushmore, by the way, never abandoned his rocky namesake, he was one of the first to donate a large sum of money toward carving the mountainside.
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 yea some guy said that he went to see mount rushmore in 1919 but the funny part is is the mountion was not built till 1927….
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Google essentially analyzes source code and not screen appearance. There is a small part of the algorithm that does simulate the screen appearance of a page - done so that the content area and its links get the most importance, and things like footer links are given less pop. Screen simulation is also part of Google's check for possible spam factors, such as hidden text.
So the answer is essentially no. Text justification is not a ranking factor.
Now if the page layout gives the visitor a bad time, then that dissatisfaction make create a domino effect: fewer natural links, no social media attention, things like that. So indirectly, the way text is justified may affect ranking, but that's IN-directly.
You want to make sure that the page is highly readable. Justified text on screen tends to be harder to read, because a browser does not currently have elaborate kerning functions the way that printed documents do.


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In Java instance variables can be initialized by an initialization block as shown below:
class Example {
 private int varOne;
 private int varTwo;
 // Instance Initializer
 varOne = 42;
 varTwo = 256;
Is there an equivalent construct in C#?
[Edit] I know that this can be inline with the instance variable declaration. However, I am looking for is something similar to the static constructor in C# but for instance variables.
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Point of pedantry: instance initialiser blocks and instance field initialisation are executed by the constructor immediately after calling super. – Tom Hawtin - tackline Mar 28 '09 at 13:05
_USER_ - You are right about the calling order. The source code comment is removed. – maxyfc Mar 28 '09 at 13:16
Why not just make it a method and call it from the constructor, if that is what happening behind the scene anyway? – toxvaerd Mar 28 '09 at 13:19
_USER_ - Sometimes we can't create constructors (e.g. anonymous class in Java). But, I think you can use different constructs like delegates in C# to do what anonymous classes are used for in Java (e.g. GUI event handlers). Just wondering if there is an equivalent construct. – maxyfc Mar 28 '09 at 13:35
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There really is no equivalent in C#. C# has only 2 ways to initialize instance varibles
 1. In the constructor
 2. By explicitly initializing the variable at it's declaration point
There is no way to do an initialization after the object is created but before the constructor runs.
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Create an instance constructor that any other local constructor will call in the initialization list:
private Example ()
 //initialize all fields here
public Example (/*list of parameters*/) : this()
 //do specific work here
If the default constructor is already required by the logic of the application, then susbstitute
private Example ()
private Example (object dummy)
and, of course, accordingly modify the initilization call.
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unfortunately that doesn't let you have multiple instance initializer blocks... but for the common case would be reasonable. – TofuBeer Mar 28 '09 at 16:34
Curious - what is TofuBeer? and also, why would you want multiple instance initializer blocks? For the latter - it seems it would lead to confusion with blocks scattered throughout the class code, separate from constructors and separate from the member decls. – Cheeso Mar 28 '09 at 22:26
a concrerte example - there is a private readonly field I need to initialize based on some class methods that are unavailable at the static initialization. – Roland Tepp Feb 10 '11 at 8:59
In Java (static/instance) initialization block is usually (!) used in conjunction with static/instance variables that need some sort of special initialization incantation. Using initializer blocks allows you to keep the initialization code close to the fields being initialized this way, thus lessening the cognitive distance between declaring something and setting up it's value. It's not perfect, but sometimes necessary – Roland Tepp Feb 10 '11 at 9:03
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Spanish and British scientists intend to solve fisheries issues. (Photo: Pablo Lozano/IEO)
Spanish and British scientists assess fishery resources in Gibraltar
Friday, August 10, 2012, 03:40 (GMT + 9)
Scientists at the Oceanographic Centre of Cadiz of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) and a UK fishing research specialist are collaborating in fisheries resources assessments in the Rock of Gibraltar.
The agreement was reached between the consultant hired by the Government of Gibraltar and researchers Ignacio Sobrino Yraola and Juan Gil Herrera, in a meeting in which the parties discussed the technical aspects based on the information available.
The experts analysed the series of abundance of key species and the seasonality of resources and identified the biological aspects depending on the type of species.
"The main problem encountered when analysing the information available consists in associating certain catches to a particular area, since they correspond to a total landed at auctions, regardless of the source," Sobrino explained.
"Deficiencies in the biological information of the main species (size, age, maturity, etc.) have also been identified, making it difficult to carry out an advisory process," the IEO researcher added.
In addition, the researchers also agreed to maintain contact in the future for possible clarifications on the information provided and likely future joint collaboration in future research projects assisting the fishing activity advisory in the area, as the statement of the IEO indicates.
Sobrino told the agency Europa Press that the British specialist Indrani Lutchman was provided with a summary that has enabled her to complete the information available in relation to the Spanish legislation on the subject.
"Of course, [the legislation] is in line with the EU law," he said, but he stressed that the "great interest" is focused on the exploitation pattern of the fleet.
For the expert, if the Gibraltar Government intends to implement management measures for fisheries in the future, it would be necessary to develop a research project aimed at resolving this issue in advance.
By Analia Murias
Photo Courtesy of FIS Member IEO - Instituto Español de Oceanografía (Oficina central)

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How to spell PASGAT correctly?
If you meant to type "PASGAT" and it turned out wrong, there could be a couple of correct suggestions. One possibility is "PASGAT" being a typo for "PASSAT", a popular car model. Another suggestion could be "PASGT", which stands for "Personnel Armor System for Ground Troops", a type of military helmet. Double-check your intended word to avoid confusion.
List of suggestions on how to spell PASGAT correctly
- PAGAN My neighbor practices a pagan religion and celebrates traditional solstice rituals.
- PASCAL Pascal was a French mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to geometry and the development of probability theory.
- PASHA Pasha was renowned for his exquisite taste in art and fashion.
- PASHAS The pashas ruled over their vast territories with absolute authority.
- PAST I have learned from my past mistakes and will make better choices in the future.
- PASTA I am craving a big plate of pasta with homemade marinara sauce.
- PASTAS I love trying different types of pastas, such as spaghetti, fettuccine, and lasagna.
- PSAT I studied for hours to prepare for the PSAT exam, hoping to achieve a high score and qualify for National Merit Scholarships.
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Anatomy Term: branchial arch
XAO ID: _PHONE_
Synonyms: branchial arches
Definition: "Structures that develop from the pharyngeal arches. Pharyngeal arches are anlage for a multitude of structures. Each pharyngeal arch has a cartilaginous stick, a muscle component which differentiates from the cartilaginous tissue, an artery, and a cranial nerve. Each of these is surrounded by mesenchyme. Arches do not develop simultaneously, but instead possess a staggered development."
Stage Range: NF stage 27 to death
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Parent(s): pharyngeal arch (is_a)
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I had a question about the specifics of finding a raw material deposit when prospecting squares with no already-known deposits. Are the locations of deposits pre-determined when the planet was created (or at some other specific time), or is a new deposit created when a scan is performed based on the probability given in the rules?
For example, lets say that from the equation given in the mining rules, I have a 20% chance of finding a deposit on a given scan of a square with no current known deposit. I then prospect that square. Which of the following scenarios is then true:
1. The database is checked to see if a deposit is there (one yet to be found). If a true comes back, there is then a 20% chance of finding it. If a false comes back, there is a 0% chance of finding it.
2. No such database exists. There is a 20% chance that a deposit is found, and if successful a new deposit appears.
If the latter is true, it seems that I could find a deposit on any square with a non-zero terrain probability if I just scan for long enough. (In the above example, I would have a 96% probability of finding something in the first 15 scans.)
In the rules it says "only 1 deposit can be found on a square at any given time," which makes me think that (2) is correct.
Sorry if this is a long question, but I wanted to be clear.
Screwed by Administrators who run the game with secret rules.
I was unaware of a percentage chance of locating. I believed the terrain with a deposit is given a certain number. If the number you have based on number of scanners and you're comp ops skill is higher then you find the deposit, if not you don't and won't until you make that number higher then the terrains.


Is Crystal Clear An Idiom?
Is clear as crystal a simile?
They're both very quiet, but "as quiet as a mouse" is the popular simile.
What is as clear as?
to be very easy to see or understand, or to be impossible to doubt. I remember it as clear as day. Synonyms and related words.
What does clear as day mean?
What are the 20 idioms with meaning?
20 English Idioms with Surprising OriginsStraight from the horse's mouth. Meaning: getting information directly from the most reliable source. … Let the cat out of the bag. Meaning: to mistakenly reveal a secret. … Butter someone up. … Pulling someone's leg. … Wolf in sheep's clothing. … Hands down. … Riding shotgun. … Barking up the wrong tree.More items…•Aug 4, 2016
What words are idioms?
How do you use crystal clear in a sentence?
She was in her mid-twenties, with crystal clear blue eyes and porcelain skin. Ouray County was perfect for invigorating outdoor activity, with its crystal clear air and dry, windless temperatures just below freezing. The water is so crystal clear that one inadvertently steps into it.
What is a better word for clear?
1 fair, cloudless, sunny. 2 translucent, limpid, crystalline, diaphanous. 8 intelligible, comprehensible, lucid, plain, perspicuous. 10 obvious, manifest, apparent, unmistakable.
What does idioms mean in English?
An idiom is a phrase or expression that typically presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase; but some phrases become figurative idioms while retaining the literal meaning of the phrase. Categorized as formulaic language, an idiom's figurative meaning is different from the literal meaning.
Is clear as day an idiom?
If something is as clear as day, it is very easy to see, or very obvious and easy to understand. Suddenly she stepped out from behind a tree less than ten yards from me. I saw her face as clear as day.
What does the phrase crystal clear mean?
Water that is crystal clear is absolutely clear and transparent like glass. … If you say that a message or statement is crystal clear, you are emphasizing that it is very easy to understand. [emphasis] The message is crystal clear–if you lose weight, you will feel better.
What is another word for crystal clear?
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What does clear as mud mean?
informal. : very difficult to understand : not clear at all The explanation was as clear as mud.
What are the 20 idioms?
Is crystal clear a metaphor?
Origin of crystal-clear Emphatic form of clear in visual and metaphorical "understandable" senses.
What is the opposite of crystal?
An anticrystal is a theoretical solid that is completely disordered, making it the opposite of a crystal. … Amorphous materials may display regions with atoms in repeating patterns, but without crystalline order.


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Protection of the Mother of God
The Protection of the Mother of God is one of the most beloved feast days on the Orthodox calendar, especially among the Slavic peoples, commemorated on October 1. It is also known as Virgin Mary's Cerement. In most Slavic languages the word "cerement" has a dual meaning of "veil" and "protection."
The feast day celebrates the appearance of the Mother of God at Blachernae (Vlaherna) in the tenth century. At the end of St. Andrei (Andrew of Constantinople) Yurodivyi's life (d. around 936; feast day: October 2), a group of people saw the Mother of God, St. John the Baptist, and several other saints during a vigil in the Church of Blachernae, nearby the city gates.
The Theotokos approached the center of the church, knelt down and remained in prayer for a long time. Her face was drowned in tears. Then she took her veil (cerement) off and spread it over the people as a sign of protection. During the time, the people in the city were threatened by a barbarian invasion. After the appearance of the Mother of God, the danger was averted and the city was spared from bloodshed and suffering.
The Protection is commemorated most fervently in Slavic churches, probably because St. Andrei was a Slav. The first celebration of the Theotokos's cerement in the Russian Orthodox Church dates back from the 12th century and today is celebrated throughout the Orthodox Church.
- The Miracle of the Virgin Mary at the Church of Blachernae in Constantinople in 911 A.D.
- News item: Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates Virgin Mary's Cerement Today (1 October 2005)
- The Protection of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary (OCA)
- The Most Holy Theotokos of All Protection
- The Church of Panagia of Blachernae


How to Measure Consumer Perception?
You can measure consumer perception by doing a study. You can use surveys to gather information about what the consumer perceived. You could also conduct interviews and write down your findings.
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Horst Samulowitz, Roland Memisevic
We present a novel approach to solving Quantified Boolean Formulas (QBF) that combines a search-based QBF solver with machine learning techniques. We show how classification methods can be used to predict run-times and to choose optimal heuristics both within a portfolio-based, and within a dynamic, online approach. In the dynamic method variables are set to a truth value according to a scheme that tries to maximize the probability of successfully solving the remaining sub-problem efficiently. Since each variable assignment can drastically change the problem-structure, new heuristics are chosen dynamically, and a classifier is used online to predict the usefulness of each heuristic. Experimental results on a large corpus of example problems show the usefulness of our approach in terms of run-time as well as the ability to solve previously unsolved problem instances.
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text: For public safety, freight and passenger trains are required to have audible warning devices to signal the approach of trains at grade crossings, and in case of an emergency, where there is a shared right-of-way or other possible public access to railroad tracks. Some communities have expressed a desire to reduce the need for sounding warning horns at grade crossings. Although very expensive, grade-separated railroad crossings are one means by which communities and railroads can reduce the need for horn blowing in populated areas. Efforts are being made to develop new grade crossing safety devices that reduce the need for horn blowing. However, use of warning devices such as horns or whistles to signal the approach of trains, especially at grade crossings, will probably remain a major source of railroad noise in most communities through which railroads pass. A noise prediction model is presented and compared with noise data measured for freight train locomotive horns at grade crossings. Horn sounding duration is included in the model, and its effect on time-weighted community noise descriptors such as L[inf dn] is examined.


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French cement producers plan to increase the use of alternative fuels from 44 % of the fuel mix to 50 %, by 2025. To support this initiative, they aim, in collaboration with construction and recycling trade organisations, to double the amount of wood waste used in the energy supply of cement plants. The part of the wood demolition waste that is not recovered but simply landfilled as there is no recycling option, represents 500 ktpa. French cement producers plan to increase energy substitution by using 90 ktpa of those. In this context, a Green Deal has been signed by the French Ministry for Environment, the French Ministry for Industry, and the project stakholders.
Main activity field:
- Development of biomass use in cement industry;
- Reduction of fossil fuel consumption;
- Reduction of CO2 emissions;
- Reduction of landfilling.


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Former Grand Trunk Railway Station
St. Mary's Junction Station
St. Mary's Junction Station
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Listed on the Canadian Register:
Statement of Significance
Description of Historic Place
The former Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) station at St. Mary's Junction expresses the design of the initial GTR stations. It was built in 1858, and its mid 19th century Georgian form, stone walls and distinctive roof brackets still distinguish it from its surroundings today. This single storey station stands isolated in a field beside the track at the early railroad junction north of the town of St. Mary's.
The station at St. Mary's Junction has been designated a heritage railway station because of its historical, architectural and environmental significance.
The former Grand Trunk Railway (GTR) station at St. Mary's Junction was built in 1858 and is one of the largest and most original surviving GTR stations. Designed as a First Class Way Side Station by British architect Francis Thompson, it follows the modest Italianate style typical of contemporary British station design. It was constructed to the north of the town of St. Mary's as a (manual) control point for the junction of rail lines from Toronto to Sarnia and to London. Young Thomas Edison worked here as a controller during the early days of the station. By that time St. Mary's was already an established community, although it subsequently prospered from the nation-wide market the GTR provided for its local limestone.
The heritage value of the St. Mary's Junction Station resides in both its rarity and in the clarity with which it witnesses the design, composition, materials, and setting of original GTR stations. Value resides in its balanced massing and proportions, and in the elements of its design which express the standard early GTR Italianate style, form and detailing.
Source: Heritage Character Statement, former St. Mary's Grand Trunk Railway Station, May 1993. Heritage Assessment Report RSR-143, 1992.
Character-defining elements of the Former Grand Trunk Railway Station include:
- the rectangular footprint and block-like single storey massing of the station under a shallow pitched gable roof,
- its simple symmetrical composition, balanced proportions, and handsome aspect,
- the regular definition of its arcaded apertures,
- its Italianate details: arched openings, deep overhanging eaves, ornate end chimneys, circular gable window vents,
- the integrity of its exterior materials, particularly its local limestone and wood,
- the skilled craftsmanship with which its stonework is executed visible in regular stone courses, stone surrounds, arcades and chimneys,
- its solid wall construction,
- the integrity of its surviving early interior furnishings and fittings, their (primarily wood) materials, early form, composition, craftsmanship and finishes: including but not exclusive to the station's tongue-and-groove wainscot, wooden baseboards and picture rails and plaster walls and ceilings,
- continued legibility of the volumes and functions of specific spaces within the building.
Government of Canada
Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act
Heritage Railway Station
Theme - Category and Type
- Developing Economies
- Communications and Transportation
- Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life
- Architecture and Design
Function - Category and Type
- Station or Other Rail Facility
Architect / Designer
Location of Supporting Documentation
National Historic Sites Directorate, Documentation Centre, 5th Floor, Room 89, 25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec
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With its bright pink flowers, the Chilean bellflower or copihue is an easily identifiable plant that is native to its namesake country. As the Chilean national flower, it's also an important symbol of the country's identity and culture.
1. The Chilean bellflower is the only species of the lapageria
Otherwise known as lapageria rosea, the Chilean bellflower is the only species from the genus lapageria.
2. It grows in areas of Valdivian temperate rainforests
Found predominantly in coastal parts of Southern Chile, Valdivian temperate rainforests are characterized by dense understories of bamboo and ferns and trees such as rauli and roble (two types of beech) or in different areas, pehuén and alerce (two species of evergreen conifer) dominating the forest canopy.
The Chilean bellflower is a pioneer species that colonizes disturbed areas of Valdivian temperate rainforests and thrives in damp areas of plentiful vegetation where temperatures range between 45˚F (7˚C) and 62˚F (16.5˚C).
3. Despite once growing widely, the Chilean bellflower is now rare
As a result of poorly controlled logging practices whereby native species are replaced by fast-growing pines and eucalyptus, much of the Valdivian temperate rainforest has been lost. As the main environment in which the Chilean bellflower grows, this has led to this once abundant plant becoming a rare and endangered species.
Although it used to be sold in rural markets, it is now much more difficult to find in Chile.
4. It's the Chilean national flower and a strong symbol of Chilean identity
In 1977, the Chilean bellflower was declared the national flower of Chile, a ruling that made it illegal for people to pick the plant in an effort to prevent it from extinction.
During the Chilean independence festivities held on September 18 and 19 each year, bars and ramadas (makeshift tents erected to hold the celebrations) are decorated with plastic Chilean bellflowers as a representation of Chilean identity and national pride.
It is an evergreen climbing plant
The Chilean bellflower is a climber that can reach up to 33ft (10m) and climbs up shrubs and trees. Its leaves are evergreen, grow in a pendant shape and have a waxy texture.
6. It blooms magnificent, bell-shaped flowers
Named after the shape of its blooms, the Chilean bellflower grows stunning 3in. (7.5cm) flowers made up of six tepals that are deep pink or red in color on the outside and have white speckling on the inside. In the wild, they are pollinated by hummingbirds.
7. It has a long flowering season
Beginning in the summer, the Chilean bellflower maintains its blooms until the fall.
8. But it takes plenty of time to flower
It can take up to ten years for the first blooms to grow on a Chilean bellflower
9. The name copihue has its origins in the indigenous Mapuche language
Copihue comes from the word "kopiwe" or "to be mouth down" and is the name given to the plant by the indigenous Mapuche people of Chile.
10. It now grows in other parts of the world
William Lobb, a plant collector from the UK sailed to Chile in the 1840s and took seeds from the Chilean bellflower back to his country. The plant was introduced into Kew Gardens as well as into gardens in France, where it still grows to this day.


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Search for organizer data
You can search for organizer data on your BlackBerry® device that contains specific information.
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When your pet urinates on or in your luggage, it can be quite difficult to remove the stubborn smells and stains. Although it takes a bit of time, you can clean pet urine from your luggage by saturating it with vinegar, sprinkling the stain with baking soda, and, if the smell is still lingers, applying a hydrogen peroxide solution. You can also try to clean the urine from your luggage in the washing machine, with an enzymatic pet cleaner, or with an odor-eliminating pouch.
Method 1 of 2:
Using Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Hydrogen Peroxide
 1. 1
 Dab the suitcase with paper towels to soak up the urine. If the pet urine is fresh and still wet, press a few paper towels down onto the wet spot and hold it there for a few seconds to soak up as much of the urine as possible. Then, with fresh paper towels, continue dabbing the wet spot until the paper towels come up dry.[1]
 - You can also use an old rag instead of paper towels.
 - Make sure that you dab the urine spot instead of rubbing, which can cause the urine smell to spread across the fabric.[2]
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 Fill an empty spray bottle with distilled white vinegar. Make sure that the spray bottle is clean. Then, replace the sprayer cap onto the bottle. This will allow you to apply to the vinegar to the urine stain without having to saturate a larger area of the suitcase.
 - If the smell of straight vinegar is too strong for you, you can dilute it with water by adding 3 parts water to every 1 part of distilled white vinegar in the spray bottle.[3]
 3. 3
 Spray the urine stained spot with the vinegar. With the vinegar-filled spray bottle, spray the urine spot until it's completely saturated. Then, if the pet urine is on soft luggage, turn the luggage over and spray the opposite side of the fabric where the urine spot is located as well. This will help you remove any urine stains and odors that may have seeped into the luggage fabric.[4]
 - If the pet urine spot is on hard luggage, you can just spray the spot on one side.
 4. 4
 Set the luggage outside to dry completely. Once the urine spot is completely saturated with white vinegar, leave it to dry completely for several hours or overnight. If possible, place the luggage outside so that the fresh air will help remove the urine odor even more.[5]
 - If you want to speed up the drying time, you can blot up some of the vinegar with a paper towel after it's soaked through the fabric.
 5. 5
 Sprinkle baking soda over the dried urine spot.[6] Once your luggage is completely dry, pour a light layer of baking soda over the entire urine spot area. This will help neutralize any remaining odors even more.[7]
 - If the urine spot was small or didn't have a strong smell, you can skip the next steps and leave the baking soda alone to absorb any lingering odors overnight.[8] If the odor is strong, however, you'll likely need to add the hydrogen peroxide and dish soap solution on top of the baking soda.
 6. 6
 Add hydrogen peroxide and dish detergent if the odor is strong. In a small bowl, mix 34 cup (180 mL) of hydrogen peroxide with 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of dishwashing detergent. Then, slowly pour the solution over the baking soda-covered urine stain. Use a scrub brush or old toothbrush to mix the baking soda with the solution and work it into the luggage fabric.[9]
 - While using baking soda alone can neutralize some pet urine odors from luggage, adding the hydrogen peroxide and dish soap solution will help neutralize the urine smell if it was still strong after soaking in white vinegar.
 - The solution will likely start to bubble as you pour it over the baking soda.
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 Leave the baking soda and solution to dry overnight.[10] Once you've worked the solution into the fabric, leave it to dry completely overnight or for several hours. This will give the baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap time to neutralize the urine odors, kill any germs, and remove the urine stains from the fabric.[11]
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 Vacuum up the dried mixture before using the luggage. Using your vacuum hand-held attachment, vacuum up the remaining baking soda and dried hydrogen peroxide and dish detergent mixture from the luggage fabric. In most cases, the urine stain will be gone and your luggage will be ready to use.[12]
 - If there's still a lingering urine odor or stain, you can repeat this whole process again.
Method 2 of 2:
Using Other Cleaning Methods
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 Put your luggage in the washing machine if it's machine washable. If your pet urinated on a small piece of luggage, such as a backpack or soft fabric suitcase, you may be able to deodorize and sanitize it by washing it in the washing machine. Before placing it the washing machine, however, make sure that you check the instructions on the care tag so you'll know how to wash it correctly.[13]
 - If the urine smell is strong, you can add baking soda to the washing machine to help remove the odor even more.
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 Try an enzymatic pet cleaner and deodorizer. There are several enzymatic pet cleaners on the market that can remove urine stains and eliminate lingering odors. Most enzymatic pet cleaners come in either a powder, similar to baking soda, or in a liquid sprayer.[14]
 - If you purchase a powder enzymatic pet cleaner, in most cases, you sprinkle it over the urine stain as you would baking soda, and leave it to soak up the stain and odors for several hours before vacuuming it up.
 - When using a liquid spray enzymatic pet cleaners, you'll generally spray the liquid on the urine spot as you would white vinegar, and leave it to air dry completely.
 3. 3
 Make an odor-eliminating pouch to absorb lingering odors. If you've cleaned your luggage thoroughly but there's still a lingering odor, you can try to get rid of it by making an odor-eliminating pouch and leaving it in your luggage when you're not using it. For example, try making your own pet urine odor-eliminating pouch by placing a scoop of new kitty litter and a dryer sheet in a small sachet. Tie the sachet up so nothing spills out, then leave it in your suitcase to deodorize over time.
 - You can also pour about 3 drops of your favorite essential oils onto a few cotton balls and place them inside the luggage.[15] You can leave the scented cotton balls loose or put them in a sachet to keep them together.
 - You can also purchase pre-filled odor-eliminating pouches.
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Best Practices for Using and Maintaining an Orbital Shaker
By Aimee O'Driscoll, 13 June 2018
Using your orbital shaker correctly will ensure you get the best results for your application. What's more, taking care of your machine will help keep it running efficiently and extend its lifespan.
In this post, we reveal best practices for using and maintaining orbital shakers. While the manufacturer's recommendations should always take precedence, the pointers below can serve as general guidelines for most machines.
Using an Orbital Shaker
Whether you're a first-time user or have some experience with orbital shakers, here are some of the main things to think about during setup and use.
Ensure the Shaker is Properly Supported
When in use, orbital shakers can vibrate significantly. Use on an uneven surface could cause damage, especially for heavier machines. You can use a level and adjust the feet accordingly to ensure that the shaker is seated evenly.
Consider Location Carefully
Squeezing a benchtop or floor model shaker into a tight spot isn't a good idea, as you need enough space to ensure good ventilation. You also don't want to place it where it will be exposed to direct sunlight as this can affect temperature controls. This is especially bad for a refrigerated model. Also consider other machines in the vicinity that could be giving off heat.
Load Samples With Care
It may not seem as though it matters that much how you load your samples, but it can actually prolong the working life of the clamps if you use a little care. Simply forcing the sample into the clamp will lower the lifespan of the clamp itself. Plus it risks breaking the vessel. Instead, gently pull the clamp out enough for the vessel to easily be inserted.
Even the Load
Similar to use on an uneven surface, an uneven load can cause the orbital shaker to vibrate. The added vibration could make for increased agitation of the contents which might adversely affect the outcome of the application. An uneven load could also cause asymmetrical wear to the machine and irregular shaking. You don't have to balance an orbital shaker like you might a centrifuge, but keeping the weight distribution in mind is always a good idea.
Build Up the Speed Slowly
Even if you know the exact agitation speed you want to use, it's prudent to start slow and build up. Quickly increasing the speed can result in liquids sloshing instead of achieving the desired swirling motion. This is especially important if dealing with fragile cells, in particular those without a cell wall. Some models, such as the one below, come with a "smooth acceleration" feature which does the job of ramping up the speed gradually for you.
An example of an orbital shaker.
Many Jeio Tech shakers come with smooth acceleration and deceleration.
Keep the Volume Low
While some applications allow for a larger fill volume, in general, a low fill level (around 10-25% of the volume of the flask) allows for optimal mixing. A low volume means a greater relative surface area, maximizing the amount of aeration. Plus, a lower filling volume means you minimize the risk of spillage.
Limit Unnecessary Door Openings
If you're using an incubated or refrigerated shaker, opening the door unnecessarily with have a negative impact on the performance of the machine. Door openings will introduce ambient air and the incubation or refrigeration system will have to work harder to maintain temperature. What's more, the fluctuation in temperature caused, even if brief, could impact the results of your application, especially with samples that are particularly sensitive to temperature.
Don't Overload the Machine
Overloading your orbital shaker can cause damage in the short term or additional wear over time. Manufacturer specifications will tell you the weight limit (maximum capacity) for the machine. This includes the weight of the platforms, clamps, and screws, as well as the samples. Some shakers come with an overload protection shut-off, but this should be considered more of a 'just-in-case' feature. You shouldn't rely on the overload protection shut-off to tell you that you're putting too much weight on your shaker.
Manufacturer specifications.
Manufacturer specifications for the Benchmark Scientific Orbi-Shaker™ JR.
Maintaining an Orbital Shaker
Aside from taking care to use your orbital shaker correctly, you also need to think about maintenance of the equipment. Taking care of your machine will keep it in good working order and prolong its lifespan.
Clean Up Spills
Spills will inevitably occur with orbital shaker usage, but it's important not to let liquids get into the mechanisms. Spills can be cleaned as directed by the manufacturer, but 70% ethanol is usually a safe bet. Even if you don't tend to spill, dirt and grime can build up on shakers, so it's good idea to clean and disinfect them regularly. If you can remove the platform, you should do so while cleaning to get to any spills, dirt, or debris underneath. Just make sure it's thoroughly dry before replacing.
Inspect the Belt and Fan
Many shakers operate using a belt-based system. The belt should be inspected periodically for wear and tear. If needed, replacement parts can be ordered from the manufacturer. Similarly, if you shaker has a circulating fan, its operation should be checked regularly too.
Perform Speed Checks
It's easy to assume that if a machine switches on, then it's working correctly. Machines are usually calibrated upon purchase and during servicing, but may need to be checked in between. If the speed isn't accurate, this can obviously throw off the results of your application. You can test the speed accuracy using a calibrated sensor. You might also want to check the accuracy of the temperature (if your shaker is incubated) and the time, and test the alarms too.
Check the Air Filter and Condenser Coil on Refrigerated Models
Many refrigerated shakers have an air filter. This can become a trap for dust and dirt so should be checked regularly, at least every few months. Similarly, in refrigerated shakers, the condenser coil can become covered with dust and dirt from the environment. This will insulate the condenser making heat removal less efficient. You can usually clean the air filter and condenser coils with soap and water and dry thoroughly, unless the manufacturer guide advises differently.
Orbital shakers don't generally require a lot of upkeep. However, if you want to ensure your machine is running as efficiently and for as long as possible, it's worth following the tips above.


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A survey of childhood blindness in three schools for the blind in Zambia
Aim: To assess the causes and distribution of blindness in children in three schools for the blind in Zambia, and to estimate the average cost of primary education per child per year. The results of this study will be used to develop baseline data for planning a nationwide intervention.
Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quantitative component, conducted in three schools for the blind in Zambia. The World Health Organization Prevention of Blindness childhood blindness proforma was used to collect data and a questionnaire on cost was developed and administered to the head teachers. The data were recorded in Excel and analysed in the Epi InfoTM statistical software package, version 6.
Results: A total of 133 children were examined. The sex distribution was 91 males (68.4%) and 42 females (31.6%), giving a male to female ratio of 2.2:1. The age range was 6-24 years with a mean age of 13.9 years. A total of 64.7% of the children were below 16 years of age. Whereas 1.5% of the children were found to have no visual impairment, the majority (60.9%) were blind. The major anatomical site for visual loss was the retina (30.8%). Oculocutaneous albinism accounted for 68.3% of all visual loss affecting the retina. Hereditary diseases (36.8%) were the most common cause. Measles and vitamin A deficiency combined accounted for 65.2% of all causes due to childhood factors. A total of 60.2% of children were blind from conditions that could have been avoided. Fifty per cent of children changed visual status from blind to severely visually impaired after refraction. Overall, 23.3% of children were recommended for enrolment into mainstream education. The three schools had unique features, which meant there was a wide variation between them in the total yearly cost per pupil. It was therefore not possible to determine a yearly cost per child that could be used as a guide for the whole country.
Conclusion: If low vision aids are provided, a significant proportion of visually impaired children can be given the same opportunities and educational experiences as sighted children.
Using the key informant method to investigate childhood blindness related to vitamin A deficiency disorder in six rural sub-districts in Bangladesh
Aim: This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence, causes, and risk factors of childhood blindness related to vitamin A deficiency disorder (VADD) in six rural sub-districts in Bangladesh.
Methods: The study was carried out in rural sub-districts of Kishoreganj during June and July 2006. Risk factors of VADD-related childhood blindness were explored in six rural sub-districts. The key informant method of identifying blind children was used for the study. Key informants are unpaid volunteers from the local community who know their community very well. After receiving training from the field team of the Child Sight Foundation, the key informants had two weeks to identify blind children and motivate parents to bring the child for an eye examination. A cross-sectional study design was used to determine the prevalence and causes of childhood blindness for the Kishoreganj district. A case-control study was carried out to explore the risk factors of VADD-related childhood blindness.
Results: Prevalence of childhood blindness in Kishoreganj was found to be 1.03/1,000 children; 32.7% of all children with severe visual impairment/blindness (SVI/BL) had lens disorders leading to blindness. Corneal opacity was the cause of SVI/BL in 23.4% of the study children. Thirty per cent of children were severely visually impaired or blind due to hereditary diseases and 27.1% were severely visually impaired or blind due to childhood factors. Overall, 37.8% children were severely visually impaired or blind due to treatable eye conditions. Illiteracy of mother (odds ratio [OR]=2.45), illiteracy of father (OR=1.74), mother's disease in pregnancy (OR=3.74), child not receiving vitamin A capsule during diarrhoea (OR=5.01), and child not receiving vitamin A capsule during measles (OR=3.88) appeared as significant risk factors for VADD-related childhood blindness. The following were found to be significant protective factors against vitamin A deficiency in children: child immunised against measles (OR=0.10); colostrum given to child (OR=0.15); child breastfed (OR=0.13); child given dark green leafy vegetables (OR=0.01); child given meat/fish/eggs (OR=0.08); oil/fat used in child's food (OR=0.14); vitamin A capsule given to child in last year (OR=0.31); vitamin A-rich food eaten during pregnancy (OR=0.02); and antihelminthics given to child (OR=0.15).
Conclusion: A comprehensive and integrated programme is needed to control the high prevalence of childhood blindness in the Kishoreganj district. The control programme should include primary prevention strategies for VADD-related blindness, strategies to identify children with eye disease at an early age, and referral and treatment of children with cataract. These programmes should take a primary eye care approach to highlight the risk factors and protective factors of VADD-related blindness in children.
Use of key informants in determining the magnitude and causes of childhood blindness in Chikwawa district, southern Malawi
Background: Population-based studies to determine the magnitude and causes of childhood blindness require very large sample sizes and are very costly. Alternative methods such as the key informant method (which is cheap and easy to use) have been found to be as reliable as population-based studies in settings where the population is very dense.
Aims: To determine the magnitude and causes of childhood blindness in Chikwawa district, Malawi, using the key informant method; to see how this method can be used in a setting of low population density, where the population is widely dispersed.
Methods: Key informants are local people who know their community well. They were randomly selected by the communities themselves and trained for one day in techniques to identify children in the community who are blind. Each key informant covered on average 4-7 villages which were widely dispersed. Identified children were examined by the ophthalmologist to confirm the diagnosis.
Results: A group of 44 key informants was selected and trained. There were more female (80%) than male (20%) key informants. The key informants correctly identified 37 children who were blind in 196 villages (86% of the expected number from the area). The prevalence of childhood blindness was found to be 0.09%. Cataract was found to be the most common cause (35%) of childhood blindness, followed by corneal scarring (22%).
Conclusion: The key informant method was found to be cheap and useful in identifying children who are blind, even in areas where the population is widely dispersed. We recommend that this method be used to identify children who are blind in other districts of Malawi and where population-based surveys cannot be conducted.
A national survey of visual impairment in Botswana
Aims: To estimate the prevalence and determine the causes of visual impairment in people aged 50 years and older in Botswana, and to assess cataract surgical services in the country.
Methods: Multi-stage cluster randomised sampling with probability proportional to size was used to select a cross-sectional, nationally representative sample of 2,662 adults aged 50 years and older. Demographic details were collected for each of the subjects. This was followed by measurement of distance visual acuity. The crystalline lenses of all the subjects were examined for cataract. All those whose vision did not improve to 6/18 with pinhole had their pupils dilated with a short-acting mydriatic and their fundus examined. Subjects with vision <6/60 due to cataract were asked why they had not had surgery. Blindness was defined as vision <3/60 in the better eye with available correction and visual impairment as vision <6/18 in the better eye with available correction. The convention used by the World Health Organization, of assigning the major cause to the disorder most amenable to treatment, was used for those with more than one disorder causing visual impairment.
Results: A total of 2,127 eligible subjects were examined (79.9% response rate) from 55 clusters. Of those, 130 were blind. The age and sex-standardised prevalence of blindness was calculated to be 3.69% (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.38-5.00%). A total of 56 had severe visual impairment (ageand sex-standardised prevalence of 1.69%, 95% CI 1.04-2.33%). The main causes of blindness were cataract (46.9%), diabetic retinopathy (20.0%), non-trachomatous corneal opacities (13.1%), and trachoma (6.2%). Cataract was also the main cause of both severe (58.9%) and moderate (40.2%) visual impairment. Refractive errors were responsible for 38.5% of moderate visual impairment. In total, 55 (37%) of the eyes had best corrected vision <6/60 after cataract surgery. The ageand sex-standardised cataract surgical coverage for vision <3/60 was 66.5% for persons and


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One of the most important strategic decisions that affects the success of an organization, is to locate the facility in an appropriate place. Facilities are characterized on a continuum spectrum from manufacturing facilities at one end and service facilities at the other end. In terms of trends in enterprise turn-over and gross domestic products (GDP) of nations, service industries play an increasingly more important role than their manufacturing counterparts. This article presents a bi-objective non-linear integer mathematical model for reliable facility location problem with stochastic demand. The concentration of this article is to present a new mathematical model in reliable facility location problem with immobile servers with congested facilities. The goal is to determine the location of both inexpensive and reliable facilities. Therefore, a bi-objective mathematical programming model is presented in which total cost and reliability of system are simultaneously optimized. There are many real life applications of the proposed model such as: automated teller machines, communication networks, vending machines, local clinics, hospitals and medical centers, relief distribution centers and reconstruction center locations, kinds of education systems, police stations, truck terminals, hotels, city logistics terminals, parks, bus stops, press delivery networks, locating post boxes, and the like. Since the proposed model is NP-Hard, a multi-objective water flow-like algorithm (MOWFLA) is presented to solve the model. To demonstrate the performance of the proposed algorithm, different test problems are first generated. Then, multi-objective genetic algorithm as best-developed algorithm in the literature and GAMS software, integrating the objectives with LP-metric method, are applied to justify the performance of proposed MOWFLA. According to objective function value (OFV) and computational time (CPUT) metrics, the results show that the proposed algorithm are capable to solve proposed congested facility location problem in large size problems.


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Our Birds - Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken
Our Animals > Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken
The Plymouth Rock, often called simply Rocks or Barred Rocks (after their most popular color), is a chicken breed that originated in the United States. The Plymouth Rock is a dual-purpose, cold-hardy bird and therefore makes a great breed for the small farm or backyard flock owner. These chickens are often called Plymouth Rocks, but this title correctly belongs to the entire breed, not just the Barred variety. There are seven varieties of Plymouth Rock chickens: barred, blue, buff, Columbian, partridge, silver-penciled and white.
The Plymouth Rock was developed in New England in the middle of the 19th century and was first exhibited as a breed in 1869. Several individuals claimed its invention, using crosses of Dominiques, Black Javas, Cochins, and perhaps Malays and Dorkings. John C. Bennett (_PHONE_) has been credited with either creating or popularizing the breed. Plymouth Rocks were bred as a dual-purpose fowl, meaning that they were valued both for their meat and for the hens' egg-laying ability. The first Plymouth Rock was barred and other varieties were developed later. The breed became popular very rapidly, and in fact, until World War II, no breed was ever kept and bred as extensively in the United States as the Barred Plymouth Rock. Its popularity came from its qualities as an outstanding farm chicken: hardiness, docility, broodiness, and excellent production of both eggs and meat.
Most of the other varieties were developed from crosses containing some of the same ancestral background as the barred variety. Early in its development, the name Plymouth Rock implied a barred bird, but as more varieties were developed, it became the designation for the breed. The Barred Plymouth Rock was one of the foundation breeds for the broiler industry in the 1920s, and the White Rock continues to be used as the female side of the commercial broiler cross.
Plymouth Rocks are large, long-lived chickens. Some varieties are good layers while others are bred principally for meat. They possess a long, broad back; a moderately deep, full breast; and yellow skin and legs. The hens have a deep, full abdomen, which is a sign of a good layer. The face of a Plymouth Rock is red with red ear lobes, a bright yellow beak, bay-colored eyes, and a single comb of moderate size. Their feathers are fairly loosely held but not so long as to easily tangle.
Generally, Plymouth Rocks are not aggressive, and tame quite easily. They are docile and may show broodiness. The hens usually make good mothers. However, some males and females are big and active enough to be quite a problem if they become aggressive.
Breeders should be aware of the standard weights and not select small or narrow birds for the breeding pen. Common faults include a shallow breast, high tails, narrow bodies and small size. Friendly and curious.


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Marabyn usually takes a bus home from school. The weather today is beautiful and the bus is traveling so slowly that she decides to get off and just walk the rest of the way home. She'd like to walk at least 10 minutes but she doesn't want to walk more than 2 kilometers to her home which is 9 kilometers from school.
Using the tools in the Java applet, select a distance for Marabyn to have traveled in the bus and to use as the start of her walk by moving the slider, and choose a walking time from the pull-down menu.
Open Java Applet
 1. How far (distance) can Marabyn travel on the bus if she wants to walk at least 10 minutes but not more than 2 kilometers to get home? How long (time) will she walk?
 2. List two more bus-travel distances and walking times that also get Marabyn home.
 3. Write an equation that uses Marabyn's walking speed of 0.1 km/min and the variables "t" for walking time and "d" for bus-travel distance to express the distance of Marabyn's journey home.
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President to seek parliamentary consideration to join IUCN
24 February 2021, MVT 09:28
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. PHOTO: PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
24 February 2021, MVT 09:28
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday decided to seek parliamentary consideration for Maldives to join the "International Union for Conservation of Nature" (IUCN).
As per the President's Office, the decision was made after deliberations by the Cabinet on a paper, proposed by the Ministry of Environment on the topic during today's session.
Joining the organization will present Maldives with various partnership and networking opportunities in relevant areas.
Additionally, the ICUN will provide assistance to enhance efforts towards conserving nature.
Maldives will also get the opportunity to develop technical capacity towards conservation and sustainability in nature, an area that needs much development in the country.
IUCN is a membership Union and it is the largest international conservation body comprised of representatives from government and civil society organisations (CSO's).
The democratic union harnesses the experience, resources and reach of more than 1,400 member organisations and the input of over 17,000 experts from 170 countries across the globe.
The organization's diversity and vast experience in the field make it the global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it.


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Understanding Installation of Steam Tracing for Long-Term Application Success
QMax recently released a detailed whitepaper on how HTC thickness and installation quality affect tracing performance. Here is a short segment along with a link to download the complete whitepaper. One of the most misunderstood and misused components of conductive steam tracing systems is heat transfer compound, or HTC. HTC is a viscous mastic designed to fill small air gaps between the tracing element and the object to be heated. Heat transfer compound is considerably more effective at transferring heat than static air, but has relatively poor thermal conductivity compared to the other components in a steam tracing system. If used in very thin layers, however, HTC helps maximize the performance of heating systems. This paper discusses and demonstrates why the performance and success of conductive steam tracing systems is highly dependent upon proper installation and use of HTC. Around the world, sulfur operations rely heavily on high performance steam tracing and jacketing to heat piping, equipment, and vessels. Failure to properly heat these systems can cause sulfur to freeze and ultimately shut down a processing plant or even an entire refinery. To ensure that a steam tracing system will operate as designed, especially for critical processes like liquid sulfur and vapors with sulfur compounds, proper system installation is critical for long-term success. To help understand how HTC thickness and installation quality affect tracing performance in critical operations like those involving sulfur, QMax Industries Inc. focused on testing two high performance steam tracing technologies: FTS (Fluid Tracing System) and CST (Carbon Steel Tracing). The systems were tested extensively with controlled HTC thicknesses for their effectiveness in melting elemental sulfur by tracing a sulfur-filled vessel in a QMax Industries Inc. facility. The outcome of improperly installing HTC, regardless of the reason or steam tracing technology used was consistent: as the HTC layer thickness between the tracing and pipe or vessel increases, the overall heat transfer rate from steam to process decreases. Increasing HTC thickness by only 1/16-inch from an optimal thickness of 1/32-inch increased the time required to melt elemental sulfur by as much as 70%. Click to download the complete whitepaper on "Understanding Installation of Steam Tracing for Long-Term Application Success". If you have questions about using steam tracing in your facility, contact the team at Campbell-Sevey.


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If the roadway is wet or icy, you should:
Reduce your speed.
Drive at the posted speed.
Speed up.
An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:
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The vehicle has the right-of-way.
Slow-moving vehicle.
Shoulder work ahead.
This sign means:
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You should stop for other traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should allow additional space for drivers to merge safely into the flow of traffic.
Traffic is entering from another road and you should keep right.
In traffic moving at 50 to 55 mph, you are least likely to have an accident if you:
Drive a few miles per hour faster than most other vehicles.
Stay within that speed range.
Drive a few miles per hour slower than most other vehicles.
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:
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The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
There is a detour to the right due to road construction.
The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
"No passing zone" signs tell drivers:
To speed up slightly.
That it is not safe to pass.
To maintain a steady speed.
Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive?
Tranquilizers, marijuana, and sedatives.
Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines.
All of the above.
Collisions are more likely to happen when:
All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed.
One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes.
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.
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How do I say "all the usual..." in Chinese, for example."
"At my school we play all the usual school sports."
"The pharmacy had all the usual junk."
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but 'all the usual' in English has a certain nuance that seems to me slightly different from 一般的 or 普通的. That's because 'all the usual' doesn't mean 'all the ordinary' or 'all the general', etc; it means all the xxx that usually occur or are usually found in a particular situation.
For instance, 'all the usual suspects' means 'all the people we usually suspect'. This seems slightly different from 'all the ordinary suspects'. 'An ordinary suspect' is a suspect who is not out of the ordinary; 'a usual suspect' is a person who you usually suspect. If you wanted to say 'We rounded up all the usual suspects', surely 我们围捕了所有一般的涉嫌人 would not work here.
Note that you can speak of 'an ordinary person' but not a 'usual person' -- 'a usual person' doesn't make any sense. 'All the usual people' means 'all the people you would expect', not 'all the ordinary or common people'.
For that reason, I would look at different ways of translating this from 一般的 or 普通的. This could differ from situation to situation. One expression that comes to mind is 常見的.
For 'all the usual', Jukuu gives expressions like the following: 所有通用, 所有一般, 通常的, 通常表现出来的所有, (用尽)司空见惯的, 全是老一套, 日常的, 通常具有的所有, 所有的常客, 尽人皆知的, 平常所有的, 普通...通常具有的, 都有通常的, 各种常见的. While a lot of these sound like translationese, it seems to me that they are trying to express the requisite nuance of 'usually occurring', rather than just 'ordinary' or 'common'.
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yes.. "the usual suspects" is a good example.. it doesn't mean "the mundane suspects" – jsj Mar 10 '12 at 12:51
If you want to emphasise the 'all' (and so you want to keep the 都/全):
The 'all' and 'the usual X' are normally treated separately [rather than both being stacked adjectives in English], and are usually structured as follows:
[一般的、普通的] [X] [都/全].
A casual glance might be misleading though, because 都/全 is acting as an adverb before the verb here, and so is generally followed directly by the verb. Hence you might have the subject of the verb being inserted before [都/全], depending on the sense of the sentence (especially when X is actually the object in the sentence).
[一般的、普通的] [X] [SUBJECT] [都/全] [VERB]
Otherwise, where "all the usual" is exactly the same as "the usual", the 全/都 is dropped, resulting in just the adjective coming before [X].
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Great answer, Michaelyus. Welcome! – Jon Feb 29 '12 at 4:07
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Can you improve your answer by adding some content about why you propose this? – Alenanno Feb 25 '12 at 0:28
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Destruction of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system (CNS) is prominent in many clinico-pathologic conditions. Among animal models that reproduce the pathological features of deand remyelination processes, the mouse model of cuprizone administration is widely used. Both hyperactivity and motor impairment have been reported upon cuprizone exposure. The aim of the present study was to assess behaviour in mice after CPZ withdrawal.To summarize, animals showed hypo-activity and deficits in motor coordination when they were subjected to acute demyelinating insult while minor exploratory activity, impairment in motor coordination and lower anxiety levels emerged when remyelination was reached following cuprizone withdrawal. A recovery period of 6 weeks after removal of CPZ was not accompanied by a similar return of normal activity indicating long lasting behavioural effects caused by this neurotoxicant. Specifically, the recovery group showed impairments in neurological functions involved in sensorimotor, neuromuscular, motor coordination and the capacity to cope with a stress-inducing event.
Keywords: Cuprizone; Demyelination; Motor coordination and anxiety; Neurobehavioral screening; Remyelination.
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If you have been working with DynamoDB, you are probably quite familiar with the notion of Partition Keys and Sort Keys (aka PK and SK). You also know that Sort Keys are... well, sorted in ascending order by default. If your SK is of type Number the items will be sorted in numeric order (1, 3, 10, 50, 400), while if it's of type String they are sorted in "order of UTF-8 bytes". But what does that even mean and how does it affect the order of the items? Let's find out.
What is is
As per Wikipedia,
UTF-8 is a variable-width character encoding used for electronic communication [...] UTF-8 is capable of encoding all 1,112,064 valid character code points in Unicode using one to four one-byte (8-bit) code units.
What it means is that each and every character is assigned a specific byte, or code point, which have a numerical value.
It's that numerical value that DynamoDB uses to determine the order of your Sort Key.
If you want to know what character comes after which, a good start is to remember the order of the most common characters:
 1. numbers
 2. uppercase letters
 3. lowercase letters
Notice that letters are "grouped" by case (first the capital letters, and after that lowercase), which means that Zoey will come before alligator. This is really important to know if you want to avoid surprises later.
For a complete list of UTF-8 characters, including special ones, sorted by their bytes order, refer to this page.
How to use it to your advantage
Once you know how strings are being sorted, you can use that knowledge to your advantage. A very common practice with DynamoDB and single table design is to pre-join data by placing them into the same partition.
Depending on your access pattern, you might either want your parent item to be at the beginning, or at the end of the partition.
For example, if you have Orders (SK prefixed with ORDER#) and Order Items (SK prefixed with ITEM#), you will perhaps want the ORDER# item at the beginning of the partition, and the ITEM# items sorted by number, in ascending order after it. However, O comes after I, which means that ORDER# will be placed at the end of the partition.
You could scan the index backwards, sure, but then your items would be sorted in reversed order, breaking the access pattern.
How to fix that?
Use the UTF-8 sorting mechanism to your advantage! You need ORDER# to start with a character that comes before I to make sure it comes before ITEMS#. For that, you can use any character that comes before I. Any letter from A to H would work, but it might not be user friendly (for debugging and inspecting the data later) and could change the meaning of your prefix. Instead, it is usually most common to use special characters that come before A: for example #, $ or %. Let's use $ and rename ORDER# to $ORDER#.
Now the Order item is at the top of the partition and all items are sorted as expected. 🎉
Note that you can use the same trick in order to sort items in reversed order if necessary.
In the above example, you might want to scan the index in reverse order and get the latest vouchers at the top, in descending order. You can force the USER# item to be at the end of the partition by prefixing it with a character that is higher in the UTF-8 ranking. | or ~ are good examples.
Now, ~USER# is at the end of the partition and you can scan the index backwards.
In this article, you learned what is the UTF-8 bytes order, and how you can use it to your advantage in order to force the order of items in your DynamoDB partitions.
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A rotating beacon is located 1 kilometer off a straight shoreline. If the beacon rotates at a rate of 3 revolutions per minute, how fast (in kilometers per hour) does the beam of light appear to be moving to a viewer who is 1/2 kilometer down the shoreline.
I need to show work, so formatting answers in this manner would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance! :) :)
Evaluate the limit as h -> 0 of:
[tan (pi/6 + h) - tan(pi/6)]/h
I thought the answer was √3/3, or tan(pi/6, but apparently that is wrong, any tips here?
Sorry, I mean to make a new question, disregard above 'answer'.
Gee, now you're going to make people who open this topic think the answer has already been provided. Thanks a ton...
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dθ/dt=3 rev/min=6π rad/min
At x=0.5 km
dx/dt=(0.5^2+1)*6π=23.6 km/min=1414 kph


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The effect of wind speed fluctuations on the performance of a wind-powered membrane system for brackish water desalination
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A wind-powered reverse osmosis membrane (wind-membrane) system without energy storage was tested using synthetic brackish water (2750 and 5500 mg/L NaCl) over a range of simulated wind speeds under both steady-state and fluctuating conditions. The parameters varied were: i) average wind speed from 3.7 (system start-up) to 8.7 m/s; ii) wind turbulence intensity from 0.0 (steady-state conditions) to 0.6 (extreme fluctuations); and iii) period of oscillation from 15 to 90 s. With a feed water of 2750 mg/L NaCl, the wind-membrane system produced good-quality permeate (<600 mg/L) over the full range of wind speeds and fluctuations. The system performance (in terms of permeate flux and NaCl concentration) at average wind speeds of 7.0 m/s or more was unaffected by fluctuations up to a turbulence intensity of 0.4 and was independent of the period of fluctuation within this operating range. With a feed water of 5500 mg/L NaCl an average wind speed of 7.0 m/s or more was required to produce adequate-quality permeate (<1000 mg/L) under fluctuating conditions. It is concluded that this wind-membrane system can be operated within a safe operating window with large power fluctuations, but further control strategies are required to deal with intermittent operation, especially with higher salinity feed waters.


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text: first i have a quick question, for average power of a transverse harmonic wave the equation has the quantities tension, frequency and amplitude. the question asks me to find how much i need to change each quantity to increase the power by a factor of 100, i understand all that but then it asks me which quantity is the easiest to change. i got that the tension needed to be increased by a factor of 10000, and the frequency and amplitude only needed a factor of 10, im not quite sure if frequency or amplitude is easier to change, im guessing frequency because amplitude cannot be directly changed, whereas frequency you just move the string up and down faster? anyways to the question im having trouble with: 1) the linear mass density of a nonuniform wire under constant tension decreases gradually along the wire so that an incident wave is transmitted without reflection. The wire in uniform for -infinity < x <= 0. In this region a transverse wave has the form y(x,t) = 0.003cos(25x-50t) with x,y in meteres and t in seconds. From x = 0 to x =20m the mass density decreases from initial mass density to (initial mass density / 4). For 20<= x < infinity, the mass density is constant at (initial mass density / 4). a) what is the wave velocity for large values of x b)what is the amplitude for large values of x? c) give y(x,t) for the large values of x i got part a and it turns out to be 4 m/s, but i dont know what to do to get the amplitude, also in part c how do i find the k and w(omega)? is the k constant?


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The cycle double covering conjecture states that every bridgeless graph admits a collection of cycles such that every edge in the graph is contained in exactly two cycles from the collection (allowing repetitions). The counterexample with the smallest number of edges is proved to be cubic. My first question is that whether it is true that such a minimal counterexample has the property that removing every edge yields a bridge. In other words, is it true that if $G$ is a graph with a cycle double covering, then $G\cup e$ also has a cycle double covering, where $e$ is an added edge between two vertices of $G$?
My second question is whether anything is known regarding cycle coverings that cover every edge the same number of times.
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No. In a minimal counterexample of the cycle double cover conjecture, removing an edge creates no bridges. The reason is simple. If such an edge existed, then contracting it would yield a smaller counterexample. In fact it is known that a counterexample to the cycle double cover conjecture with the smallest number of edges is a Snark. For more information I suggest looking at M. Chan's survey on the cycle double cover conjecture.
As for your second question, it is known that every bridgeless graph has a cycle cover which covers every edge precisely $2k$ times for every $k\geq 2$. So in particular there is always a cycle 4-cover. This is all stated with references in the survey I mentioned above.
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Thanks Gjergji. So it follows that such a minimal graph $G$ admits a cycle covering so that every edge is covered exactly $2E-2$ times, where $E$ is the number of edges of $G$. Maybe there is a more trivial way of covering a graph with cycles that cover all edges the same number of times? Also do we know for example if there is a quadruple covering (or a number smaller than $2E-2$)? – Hej Jun 4 '12 at 2:03
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Part of a fountain pen that fills using a sack mechanism. The pressure bar is a flat piece of metal (usually brass) that sits between the sack and the barrel of the pen. It is manipulated from an input on the outside of the pen (typically a button at the end of the barrel, or a lever on the side of the pen).
This manipulation either moves or bows the pressure bar, which, in turn, compresses the sack. Everything in the sack is expelled, including ink and air (be careful where you point that thing!). Once the pressure on the bar is removed, the sack is allowed to expand. A vacumm is created, drawing in whatever the surrounds the nib (again, ink, air, or water).
As mentioned buttons and levers are the most common methods of manipulating a pressure bar.


Let's say you were building a marketplace and you wanted to take some type of commission for allowing a user to sell a thing on your marketplace....how exactly does that work? Is there some type of template you can use that allows a person to pay you a commission, but then receive the payment for the sale of their item?
I don't know of any template, but this can be done relatively easily with solidity. Consider the dummy code below:
pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
/*your code here*/
// private function because it simply calculates commission and pays out accordingly.
// Inputs & other validation likely will come from somewhere else in the contract.
function takeCommission(address seller, address platform, uint256 amountPaid, uint256 commissionPercentage) private {
 // ensures the minimum amountPaid is at least 100 wei and is accurately divisible
 require(amountPaid % 100 == 0);
 // divide by 100 because commission percentage is expressed as a uint
 uint256 platformFee = (amountPaid * commissionPercentage) / 100;
 amountPaid -= platformFee;
Just knowing the commission percentage and what was paid lets you calculate it within a function, then you can call the.transfer() function twice with the respective values.
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-Transmute: Primal Fire to Earth
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Primal Earth is primarily made by converting 10 Motes of Earth to one Primal Earth. Motes of Earth can typically be found by Miners, from Fel Iron, Adamantite, and Khorium veins. They can also be recovered from various Earth elementals in Outland (Enraged Crushers in Nagrand, Enraged Earth Spirits in Shadowmoon Valley, etc.).
Primal Earth can be created through Alchemy with the Transmute: Primal Fire to Earth and Transmute: Primal Life to Earth recipes.
Primal Earth is one of the cheapest primals due to its relative abundance and the fact that (unlike Shadow, Mana, Fire, Life, and Water) it is not used in any of the Tailoring cloths.
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The relaxation dynamics of polyisoprene (PI) and nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) chains at the SiO2 interface were directly probed as a function of distance from the SiO2 surface using time-resolved evanescent wave-induced fluorescence anisotropy, dielectric relaxation spectroscopy, and sum-frequency generation spectroscopy. We found the presence of the dynamics gradient of chains in the interfacial region with the SiO2 surface and tried to assign it to the two kinds of adsorbed chains, namely, loosely and strongly adsorbed, at the interface. The segmental relaxation of chains in the strongly adsorbed layer at the interface could be slower than that of bulk chains by more than 10 orders.
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In Fire Emblem: Three Houses, recruited characters have support conversations with other members of Byleth's house. These conversations flesh out the backstories and develop the relationships between multiple characters. Although the students have great support conversations with each other, they have equally insightful, funny, and clever support conversations with the church staff as well.
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Most of the staff are a little older than the students, so they usually have some kind of wisdom to impart. However, their lessons are not always entirely successful. The staff also learn a lot from the students, learning to pursue their dreams or finding new ways to give back to the world.
10 Seteth Motivated Hilda To Be Less Lazy
Hilda And Seteth speak about making books
At first, Hilda did whatever she could to avoid Seteth, who would always find an embarrassingly roundabout way to tell her to stop being lazy. It didn't work, so he told her a story that he wrote for Flayn, about a hardworking squirrel and a lazy fox who suffered since it didn't gather anything for the winter.
Although Hilda initially brushed off the story as something cute, she motivated Seteth to write more stories for children, while she drew pictures to accompany them. In their shared ending, these stories were extremely beloved.
9 Bernadetta Only Fled From Seteth Once
Seteth and Bernadetta discuss their book's illustrations
Although this sounds entirely unimpressive, Bernadetta only ran from Seteth one time. It was not uncommon for her to run away from people, as she had a difficult time socializing with others. Seteth seemed to know how to make her relax in later encounters, telling her stories about Saint Indech, who was similar to Bernadetta.
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Saint Indech was an accomplished man, and Seteth told her that it would be possible for her to achieve great things even if she kept to herself. The two eventually got married, but Bernadetta remained a recluse, which Seteth never seemed to mind.
8 Hanneman Told Edelgard Why He Was Obsessed With Crests
Edelgard and Hanneman talk about his sister
On the surface, Hanneman appeared to like Crests. He was constantly focused on his research and got excited whenever he discovered something new. Even Edelgard was initially wary of Hanneman, and dug into his past.
Hanneman didn't seem to mind it, and confessed that his goal was to give everyone a Crest, which would have the same effect as Edelgard's goal to do away with all Crests. He was only so devoted to his research because he didn't want anyone to suffer like his sister did, who was married off in the hopes of bearing children with Crests.
7 Ferdinand Showered Manuela With The Praise She Deserved
Manuela thanks Ferdinand for his kind words
Manuela was used to having no luck with men, which was a frequent cause of her misery. When Ferdinand praised her singing skills in such a direct way, Manuela had a hard time believing the sincerity of his words.
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She believed that she was past her prime, and did not have the skills that she did years ago. However, it clearly touched her that he was so inspired by her song and sword dance, and the two were happily married right after he became a Duke.
6 Dimitri Actually Laughed At Alois' Jokes
Dimitri laughs at a bad joke
Alois told jokes that were so terrible that they were often met with groans or stony silence. However, he managed to make Dimitri laugh, which shocked everyone who saw it.
Dimitri didn't acknowledge the jokes as good, but stated that they were funny because they were so bad. Not knowing how to respond to Dimitri's laughter, the other soldiers felt like they had no choice but to awkwardly join in.
5 Mercedes Helped Alois With His Fear Of Ghosts
Alois asks Mercedes not to tell too scary of a story
Alois went to Mercedes to ask her for help, as she was known for her ghost stories. He was terrified of ghosts, and wished to hear a few of her stories to get over his fear. At the beginning, he never felt mentally prepared, and would nearly faint before the stories were even complete.
However, he got better at handling his fear thanks to her stories, despite her slightly sadistic promises to find him scarier stories each time. In their shared ending, Alois was known as a fearless knight, thanks to her help.
4 Alois Tricked Leonie Into Inheriting Jeralt's Debt
Leonie regrets becoming Jeralt's successor
Leonie would often approach Alois and ask him to tell her a story about Jeralt. She really admired Jeralt, and despite the fact that Jeralt did plenty of horrible things in the stories, her view of Jeralt never changed.
Alois buttered Leonie up until she agreed to be Jeralt's successor, leading to Alois gleefully bestowing upon her the massive debt Jeralt owed to multiple bars. Alois had been paying for it for ages, so he was more than happy to make it someone else's problem.
3 Shamir Taught Raphael How To Be More Sneaky
Raphael attempts breathing exercises
Raphael asked Shamir to teach him how to hide his presence the same way that she does. She told him that he had too much presence, and showed him a breathing exercise to help him conceal himself. He practiced what she taught him, but his breathing sounded like the ragged, desperate gasps of air of a fish above land.
He eventually managed to sneak up on her, which impressed her enough for her to take him with her on a scouting mission.
2 Ashe & Cyril Developed A Wholesome Friendship
Cyril finds Ashe after hearing he went missing
Cyril had a hard time accepting help from anyone, given that he felt that he had to work hard to earn his place at the monastery. Ashe insisted on helping him regardless, which Cyril discovered he was thankful for.
Ashe offered to be Cyril's friend, and said that they would help each other. Cyril took this to heart, and grew to care for Ashe, enough to abandon his post when he heard that Ashe had gone missing.
1 Lysithea Taught Cyril How To Read
Lysithea tells Cyril she's bappy too
Lysithea was the type who wanted to prove that she was an adult capable of taking care of herself. She insisted on helping Cyril carry a log, but naturally, she failed at such a difficult task. She later learned that Cyril never learned how to read.
She gladly helped him, and Cyril made fast progress. He even wrote her a letter to thank her, which made her happy. Lysithea and Cyril enjoyed spending time together, to the point where they eventually got married after he became a soldier.
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text: Classification of neutrophils with differing nuclear lobes. Percentages in normal blood smear 1 lobe, 5%; 2 lobes, 35%; 3 lobes, 41%; 4 lobes, 17%; 5 lobes, 2%. ÒShift to leftÓ involves higher percentage of 1-lobed nuclei and usu. represents bacterial infection. ÒShift to rightÓ involves higher percentage of multilobed nuclear and indicates folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiency.


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