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In this paper two studies are reported which compare (a) the perceptions of family functioning held by clinic and non-clinic adolescents, and (b) the perceptions of family functioning held by adolescents and their mothers in clinic and non-clinic families. In Study 1, matched group of clinic and non-clinic adolescents were compared on their responses to a 30-item scale (ICPS) designed to measure three factors of family functioning: Intimacy (high vs. low), Parenting Style (democratic vs. controlled) and Conflict (high vs. low). Clinic and non-clinic adolescents were also compared on their responses to a multi-dimensional measure of adolescent self-concept. Although there was little difference between the two groups of adolescents in terms of their perceptions of family functioning, there were strong relationships between the self-concept variables and the family functioning variables. In Study 2, comparisons were made between the perceptions of family functioning held by mothers and adolescents for both clinical and non-clinic families. There were no differences between the two groups of adolescents in terms of their perceptions of family functioning, although there were clear differences between the two groups of mothers. In addition, clinic adolescents and their mothers did not differ in their perceptions of the family, whereas adolescents in the non-clinic group saw their families significantly as less intimate and more conflicted than did their mothers.\ud \u
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Abstract: There are several proposed or developed systems to locate faults on power transmission Lines. The conventional systems employ methods that are very different from the proposed one. They are based on transient detection on phase cables and make the measurements only at the edges of the transmission line to estimate the fault position. These systems do not perform well with branched transmission lines because of line reactions at the branching points, and neither with parallel lines because of the mutual coupling of adjacent circuits. Here, we propose a new method to locate faults on transmission towers. Line-to-ground Or line-to-line faults induce voltages, which on partially to ground through the towers. In the towers closest to the fault position, the voltages are greater and this behaviour can be used to locate the fault
Keywords: Sensors; X Bee.

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How Is The Amount Of Compensation Payable Calculated?
The amount of compensation that the employer has to pay is calculated according to the following specifications:
- When there is a death caused due to an injury, the compensation payable amounts to 50% of the wages*the factor that is relevant at the time (the higher amount is considered). An additional Rs.1000 is to be provided for funeral expenses.
- In case the workman is totally and permanently disabled under Schedule1, 60%of his salary* the factor relevant is to be provided. If the amount is less than 60,000, the compensation has to be raised to Rs.60000.
- In case the workman is partially but permanently disabled, the same calculations as above apply-but the percentage is calculated on the basis of the loss in earning capacity.If the injury is not specified under schedule1, compensation commensurate with the loss in income must be made. Also, the loss or reduction in income will need to be assessed by a qualified doctor.
- Where the workman is temporarily disabled (either partial or total), the employer will need to make a compensation amounting to 25% of the monthly salary of the worker. This will go on for the time the disability continues, or 5 years –whichever period is shorter.
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Postcode 64 Orchard Avenue, Belvedere, UK
About the Address 64 Orchard Avenue, Belvedere
Postcode DA17 5PD is the address of 64 Orchard Avenue, Belvedere which is in London region of England. 64 Orchard Avenue, Belvedere is within West Heath wardof administrative division of Bexley It falls under constituency Erith and Thamesmead. The nearest station is Belvedere which is 1.65km away from the postcode.Belvedere falls under London travel zone 5. The postcode DA17 5PD is under the Metropolitan police force and Thames Water is the main water supplier in the area
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Constituency: Erith and Thamesmead
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Distance: 1.65 km
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A Postcode Area is the first part of the Outward Code. It is an initial string of the letters(all the characters before the first number). It is 1 or 2 characters long and always alphabetical. In the postcode DA17 5PD, DA is the Postcode Area whic falls under post town Dartford.
The Postcode District is the last part of Outward Code. It is one digit, two-digit or a digit followed by a letter. In the postcode DA17 5PD, 17 is the Postcode Disctrict.
The Inward Code is the second part of the postcode(after space). It is always three characters long and always begins with a letter. The Inward Code assists in the delivery of post within a postal district. In the postcode DA17 5PD, 5PD is the Inward Code. You can find out the Inward Code of a postcode using the Postcode Finder tool.
Postcode Sector is the first part of the Inward Code. It is made up of a single digit (the first character of the inward code). In the postcode DA17 5PD, 5 is the Postcode Sector.
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UK has one of the best postal code system in the world. This system was adopted nationally between 1960 - 1970 and then improved by Royal Mails which is the oldest postal service company in the UK. Each postcode(e.g. DA17 5PD) is consist of two parts, named as Outward Code (e.g. DA17) and the Inward Code (e.g. 5PD). The Outward Code and Inward Code are separated by a single space.
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BLM Road Numbers - Understanding Township and Range
BLM roads are identified numerically by a legal description based upon a rectangular grid, established from a point in northwest Portland, and spanning the State. From this point, Township grid lines run east and west; Range grid lines run north and south -each six miles apart. The resulting 6-mile squares called Townships are divided into 36 one-mile squares called Sections. Each section is approximately 640 acres.
BLM road signs in the field have three numbers. They identify the Township, Range, and Section from which a road originates. For example:
Numbers after the decimal point indicate another road originating in Section 14.

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When we send an email in Microsoft outlook there is a possibility mail send to wrong person or content of the mail is not correct. We don't have to worry about this there is a option in outlook to recall the message send by us.
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2. Open the message which we wanted to recall by double clicking the message
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 As soon as clicked actions button we can see many options. If we want to recall the message completely click "Recall This Message" option. In case we wanted to replace with correct message use the option "Resend This Message". This recalling mechanism works if the receiver is not read his email.


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Climate change is the grave reality of the twenty-first century. Hundreds of animal species necessary for a healthy ecosystem are getting extinct. Moreover, the temperature of the earth is rising drastically and taking the lives of thousands of people around the globe.
Pakistan is one of the countries of the world which is facing severe implications of climate change. Research claims that the number and duration of heatwaves have increased significantly over the course of years and are expected to reach new heights in the future. This highlights the need to study and research in climate change studies.
There several developed countries in the world that are actively leading to climate education. Canada has faced a drastic climate change due to which it is utilizing its sources to research problems and derive solutions. Pakistani students have a great opportunity of studying in Canada.
Going to Canada may seem like a difficult endeavor. Generally, students take the help of education consultants and secure their admissions to pursue their international education venture.
This article will highlight the reasons for pursuing climate change studies from Canada.
Top four reasons to pursue climate change studies from Canada
Canada is among the most developed countries in the world. When it faced climate change and environmental issues, it used its resources to find solutions. The developing and underdeveloped countries of the world are struggling because they do not have enough and efficient means to lead the research and find solutions.
The following are some of the most important reasons Pakistani students should pursue climate studies from Canada.
1. Top Ranking Institutes for Climate Change Studies
The University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, and York University are among the top institutes of Canada. The institutes hold a significant position in the international rankings of climate change education. They provide the best quality education about the climatic and environmental issues, occurring not only in Canada but the whole world.
2. Leading in Climate Change Action Based Research
One of the most important reasons Pakistani students should pursue climate change education in Canada is that the country is actively leading the research in the field. The research is focused on renewable energy sources, the use of a smart grid, desalination, carbon reporting, and agricultural production. The research is intended to explore problems and devise strategies for their solution.
3. Special Focus on Sustainable Development
Another most important reason to study climate change in Canada is that the country is efficiently following the concepts of sustainable development. The students will get the opportunity of reviewing the practical implications of sustainable means. They will be able to learn as well as implement new strategies to save the atmosphere. They can also conduct research according to the conditions of their homeland and ensure the application of solutions.
4. Focus on Environmental Engineering Courses
Environmental engineering is one of the most important fields related to climate change studies. The climate is not getting affected by the practices of one person or industry. The whole world is contributing it. Therefore, there is a great need for changing our thinking patterns and practices to ensure the safety of the atmosphere.
The focus of environmental engineering courses in Canada is revolutionizing the industrial sector to minimize pollution, agricultural sectors to ensure enough food production and carbon emissions to control the harm caused to the ozone layer.
Want to contribute to saving the atmosphere?
The least you can do is change your practices and reduce carbon emissions to the atmosphere. You can also think big and become an active supporter of a safe climate. For this, you will have to set an example for the rest of society and show them the right path. You can also pursue climate change studies form Canada.
If you are worried about the process, there are a number of opportunities that you can explore. You can consult the education consultants in Islamabad and secure your admission as well as ensure a smooth visa process. By getting climate education, you will be able to lead, and implement the research to improve the climatic conditions. So, do not sit back but play your role in saving the earth.


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With the help of energy analysis suggested by McLaughlin and Scott for the sine-Gordon equation, evolution of kink velocity modeling the propagation of a local conformational perturbation along the DNA molecule under the simultaneous action of dissipation effects and special nonstationary external fields is investigated. For a harmonically time-dependent external force, the kink velocity is characterized by oscillations about a rather monotonically decreasing trend expressed by an explicit analytical formula. The trend velocity coincides with the results of calculations of the kink velocity averaged over the period on different time intervals. Similar results are obtained for a nonstationary force in the form of a step function. A numerical analysis, in particular, demonstrates that the trend velocity changes its behavior for certain values of rectangular pulse duration.
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DAY is the Domestic abuse Awareness for Youth programme.
It is a unique multimedia programme that uses short films, advertisements and chart
music to raise awareness and provide education about domestic abuse, in a relevant
and exciting way.
It challenges detrimental mindsets about domestic abuse, explores how beliefs inform behaviour, and looks at the role of the media in reinforcing unhealthy beliefs.
It is based on the Freedom Programme for women and is designed to be used with young people over the age of 14, although can be adapted for use with young people over 11 years.
DAY is very versatile and can be run in most settings with young people including:
- State Secondary/High Schools
- Private Schools
- Youth Offending Groups
- Pupil Referral Units
- Youth Groups
DAY was created by Be Free to meet the growing need to provide domestic abuse education and awareness for young people. DAY cannot be run without DAY training.
The DAY pack required to run DAY includes:
- Audio CD
- Data CD
- Session Plans
- Question and Answer Sheets
- Setting Up DAY Pack
- Session Leader Reflective Evaluations
- A ready made evaluation and report procedure, including pre and post programme questions and an Excel spreadsheet that calculates percentages and charts and makes reporting the benefit of the programme simple and easy


Question: Do You Put Hinges On Door First?
Which way do you install door hinges?
Here's how they work: Left-hand hinges get installed on the left-hand side of the door if you want the door to open inward with the knob on the right side of the door.
Install them on the right-hand side if you want the door to open outward with the knob on the left-hand side of the door..
Should I put hinges on cabinet door or frame first?
Always consider hinge placement before installing hinges on any cabinet door. This comes before the door is hung, and standard hinge placement measurements should be used.
Do you need 3 hinges on a door?
Usually at least 3 hinges need to be fitted on a door. Light weight internal domestic doors may be fitted with only 2 hinges. Doors with a security function need to have at least 3 hinges, as this makes them more difficult to force. … For doors over 2200mm tall, then four hinges can be used to prevent warping.
What is the best way to hang cabinet doors?
One hand holding the door, one hand screwing the screws. Take off bottom hinge first, then top, remove the door. Replace the new hinges on the door and rest the door on your spacer. The holes will line up perfectly.
Why do bathroom doors need 3 hinges?
The third(centre) hinge WILL take weight from the door. AND it will actually help PREVENT warping(one of the main reasons to have a third hinge).
How many hinges should be on a door?
The general rule used to determine the number of hinges is: Every door should be provided with at least one hinge for every 30 inches in height or portion thereof; however, more hinges may be required per chart below. For example, a 90″ door needs three hinges and a 91″ door needs four.
Do hinges go inside or outside?
Most exterior doors open toward the inside of the house. That means the hinges, which hold the door in place, are located inside the house.
Can you put a new door on an existing frame?
A door has two frames. … You can install a new door to replace an old or damaged door in two ways: Use a "prehung" door already set into a finish frame to replace the old door and jambs, or use the existing jambs and set a new door into the hinges. Either method requires some carpentry skill.
Can you replace a door without replacing the frame?
Where do you place 3 hinges on a door?
As for the 3rd hinge, you could put it in the middle, but personally I would put it somewhere more towards the top, as that is where all the weight is in the door. I would say an inch or 2 below the top hinge.


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Namak Surma in English
Namak Surma meaning in Urdu to English is Stibnite Namak Surma. Namak Surma synonym words are included. Similar words of Namak Surma are also commonly used in daily talks like Namak halali, Namak hilali, Azaala namak karna, and Hello jain jaissa.
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- (n.) A mineral of a lead-gray color and brilliant metallic luster, occurring in prismatic crystals; sulphide of antimony; -- called also antimony glance, and gray antimony.
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|FHWA > Policy Information > NHCCI > The Mathematics of the National Highway Construction Cost Index|
The Mathematics of the National Highway Construction Cost Index
This document specifies the methodology which serves as the basis for the development of the National Highway Construction Cost Index, (NHCCI).
General Methodology for Calculating the NHCCI
The Fisher Ideal Index formula is applied using a chain-type indexing methodology to produce the NHCCI. The specific implementation and reasons for choosing this specification are given in this section.
Step 1. Definition of price index
The price index, It, of a specific cost item of highway construction (such as cement) gives the price of that item in period t, (pt), relative term to its price in reference period 0, (p0). The mathematical expression of It is:
Where, c represents the cost of the item and q represents the quantity of the item.
Step 2. Aggregating individual cost items into a total construction cost index
For highway construction as a whole, however, the direct price (p) does not exist because the price is the product of cost divided by quantity and the quantities of highway construction cost items are measured in different units which are not directly comparable and not additive. Therefore, we cannot calculate the price index of highway construction as a whole by directly implementing equation (1).
One natural way to derive the price index of highway construction as a whole is to calculate it as the weighted average of price indexes of individual cost items.
Where, superscript n represent the nth cost item and wn represents the weight assigned to the nth cost item.
Step 3. Choice of index formula
As equation (2) shows, the aggregate price index for highway construction as a whole not only depends on the price indexes of the individual cost items of highway construction, but also depends on the weights assigned to the individual price indexes. Therefore, how to weight the individual price indexes is essential in calculating an aggregate price index, such as the NHCCI. The choice of weights also leads to the choice of index formula.
In the economic index literature, there are three well known index formulas. They are the Laspeyres Index, the Paasche Index and the Fisher Ideal Index. In equation form, they are:
(3) (Laspeyres price index)
(4) (Paasche price index)
(5) (Fisher price index)
All three price index formulas use quantities of individual cost items as weights to their respective prices in calculating the aggregate price index. However, the Laspeyres price index formula uses quantities of the base period (0) as weights, while the Paasche price index formula uses quantities of the current period (t) as weights. The Fisher price index is a geometric mean of the Laspeyres price index and the Paasche price index.
Despite its many obvious advantages, the Laspeyres price index has its limitations. One of the limitations is that it usually overstates the impact of price increases and understates the impact of price decreases as the current period moves further away from the base period. This occurs because of the substitution effect when prices change in relative terms. Agents substitute away from goods whose relative prices increase so that the base year weights overstate the relative importance of these goods in the budget. As a result, the use of quantities from an earlier period as weights systematically biases the aggregate price index upward from the real change in aggregate price. In contrast, an aggregate price index derived from the Paasche price index formula is usually biased downward due to the substitution effect.
A second limitation of the Laspeyres index as it is often implemented is that as time goes on the fixed base year become less relevant to the current year or the year(s) of concern. However, if the base year is shifted forward in time, the entire index series will be changed. In other words, history will be rewritten every time the base year is changed.
The Fisher Ideal index, proposed by Irving Fisher in 1922, is one of the superlative indexes that give good approximations to the theoretical or "exact" cost-of-living index and yet are relatively simple to compute and use. Compared to fixed-weighted Laspeyres or Paasche Indexes, Fisher Ideal index takes the weights of both the base period and the current period into account. By doing so, Fisher Ideal index has the ability to accommodate the effects of substitutions, something the Laspeyres and Paasche indexes do not do. A major advantage of Fisher Ideal index over other superlative indexes, such as the Tornquvist index, is its "dual" property, i.e. a Fisher Ideal price index implies a Fisher Ideal quantity index, and vice versa. In other words, the product of a Fisher Ideal price index between two periods and a Fisher Ideal quantity index between the same two periods is equal to the total change in value (measured in current dollars) between those two periods.
All these advantages strongly suggest that the Fisher Ideal index formula is an excellent choice for building the NHCCI.
Step 4. Calculating aggregate price index for two adjacent periods
Since the OSI Bid-Tabs database provides data on bid value and bid quantity and estimated bid price data for each cost item of highway constructions in the United States, we can apply the Fisher Ideal Index formula to the bid quantity and estimated bid price data from Bid-Tabs data at the cost item (or Pay Item) level to calculate the NHCCI.
However, each time when the Fisher Ideal Index formula is applied to the price and quantity data, one and only one index number will be generated for the two time periods the data represent. In other words, the formula will not generate a price index series at once. The time period can be a month, a quarter, or a year and is usually determined by the data availability. An index number can be generated between any two periods in time. The two periods can be adjacent to each other. They also can be far away from each other with many periods between them. However, in order to build an index that accurately track price changes from one period to the next over time, it will be necessary to generate an index number for every pair of adjacent periods of the entire time period for which an index is build.
Step 5. Chain index numbers of adjacent periods into a time series of indexes
From the equations, we can see that the R1 is the index number of period (1) relative to period (0); R2 is the index number of period (2) relative to period (1); and Rt is the index number of period (t) relative to period (t-1); and that each index number presents the aggregate price of the current period in relative term to the aggregate price of the previous period. Mathematicians call this kind of indexing relative indexing. In relative indexing, an index number highlights the change in price from the adjacent previous period.
However, to show price changes over time, it will be more effective to compare the price of each period to the price of the base period. When an index is calculated by comparing the concerned period directly to the base period, it is called "direct indexing". The procedure of direct indexing is a dual process. That is, while the price of the concerned period is indexed in terms relative to the price of the base period, the price of the base period is also indexed to 1 and only 1. Therefore, the value of a direct index is always in terms relative to 1 and equal to the change between the two periods. This property provides the mathematical underpinning for the "chain" index procedure.
When the price of the base period (0) is indexed to 1, the chained index numbers, I1 for period (1), I2 for period (2), …, and It for period (t), can be calculated as:
In words, the chained index number of any period (to the base period) can be calculated as the product of the consecutive multiplication of the changes of the adjacent periods between the base period and that period. For example, with the chain-type procedure and annual rates of changes (Rt), the index of year 1995 to year 1990 (I90,95) can be calculated as:
In summary, the Chained Fisher Ideal Index method for building the NHCCI contains two steps. In the first step, Fisher Ideal Index formula is used to calculate changes in aggregate price between adjacent periods with bid quantity and estimated bid price data at the cost item (or Pay Item) level from Oman Bid-Tabs database as inputs. This step is also an aggregation process. Changes in aggregate price of highway construction as a whole calculated in this way are essentially the averages of quantity weighted changes in the prices of the cost items of highway construction. In the second step, changes in aggregate price between adjacent periods are chained together through consecutive multiplication to form a time series of aggregate price index for highway construction as a whole.
The Chained Fisher Ideal Index method recognizes the need for estimating changes in the aggregate price of highway construction as a whole to use weights that are relevant and appropriate for the specific periods being measured. The Chained Fisher Ideal Index method has three important advantages over Fixed-Weighted Indexes. First, while it makes aggregation of price changes in many and different cost items into one measure through weighting, it captures the effects of changes in the relative importance of different cost items in highway construction over time. Second, it minimizes substitution bias and, at the same time, provides a more accurate track of price changes in highway construction cost items as a whole. Third, it eliminates the inconvenience and confusion associated with Fixed-Weighted Indexes of updating the weights and base periods, and thus rewriting economic history, as base periods move further and further into the past and become more and more irrelevant


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Abstract Knowledge of the solid angle (and consequently, the geometrical efficiency) is essential in all absolute measurements of the strengths of radioactive materials and to calibrate detectors. The method of high-efficiency gamma counting by means of well-type HPGe and NaI (Tl) detectors is widely used and has proved a powerful tool, particularly when low-activity, small-volume environmental samples are to be analyzed by gamma-ray spectrometry. In the present work, we introduce a direct analytical method for calculating the solid angle subtended by a well-type detector at axial point, non-axial point, extended circular disk and cylindrical sources. The validity of the derived analytical expressions was successfully confirmed by the comparisons with some published data (experimental and Monte Carlo).
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A. No. When the Failover Clustering feature is enabled, a MAC from the machine is used for the fault tolerant (NetFT) network. If you used Sysprep to create an image of a machine after the Failover Cluster feature is enabled, all nodes created from this image would have the same MAC for the NetFT virtual adapter. This would break communications, and cluster validation would fail when this duplicate MAC for NetFT was detected—clustering won't work.
The solution is to use Sysprep before you enable the Failover Cluster feature, and enable the Failover Cluster feature after cloning through an unattended script.
As a best practice, you should have a minimal number of OS images and then customize them using unattended scripts and processes such as System Center Configuration Manager's task sequences. This is another reason you should have a Windows Server image and then automate the node joining a cluster through scripting, rather than having a specific "cluster node" image.
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Chinese Iron Balls originated in Baoding, China. Baoding, China is said to have three treasures. The first is the iron ball, the second is a sauce made from fermented flour, and the third is potherb mustard. These treasures have been passed down through the generations for over 300 hundred years.
The iron balls were used as a therapy exercise. A pair of balls are held in your hand and rotated in circles around each other. As you rotate, your fingers get a work out and your dexterity improves. It takes a lot of practice to be able to rotate the balls in both directions. Usually it is easy to rotate a pair clockwise, but takes skill to rotate counterclockwise.
The reason the iron balls are good for therapy besides the physical exercise, is that the Chinese believed the iron balls pressed on certain acupuncture points on the hands. This action enhanced the flow of a persons chi energy which promoted good health and long life.
Today they are still used by tai chi classes, physical therapists, musicians, stressed out people, and people with carpal tunnel syndrome just to name a few. Since they have so many applications, they go by many names such as chinese stress balls, health balls, exercise balls, tai chi balls, and baoding balls
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DRAG Cost is the amount of money by which expected project profit is reduced due to the delay of performing a critical path activity, or other critical path delay factor such as a schedule lag or scheduling constraint. DRAG Cost is the sum of two factors:
- A reduction in a project's expected monetary value due to acceleration premium or delay cost caused by the DRAG of a critical path activity or delay.
- An increase in a project's cost due to the project's indirect costs being extended due to a DRAG amount.
DRAG Cost computation is a useful technique for justifying additional project resources. For example, if an activity's DRAG Cost is $50,000 (based on ten days at $5,000 each), but duration compression could reduce the DRAG to five days through the addition of a resource costing a total of $10,000, the additional resource expense would be more than justified.
Just as DRAG is only found on critical path activities and delays, the same is true of DRAG Cost. DRAG Cost is a key component in computing an activity's "true cost of work".


The raincoat is a type of waterproof jacket that protects us from rain. I guess most people wonder about what are raincoats made of. Raincoat jacket specially made of water-resistant fabric and other materials. But before discussing the materials of raincoats you must know when and who invented this? Charles Macintosh in 1836 invented this mixing rubber with fabric and it was the first modern raincoat. But now there are various types of raincoats with different colors available in the market. For kids multiple colors of raincoats also accessible in the market.
The answers to those questions how are raincoats made and what is a raincoat made out of provided with all details. So carefully read this article to know the real facts about making raincoats.
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With the basic fabric materials, the raincoat made of but if those products do not contain water-resistant properties then the researchers add water-resistant products. Here are some materials that need to make raincoats:
1. Nylon:
Nylon is a type of synthetic polymer and looks like silky material. This material is not so much expensive and long-lasting material. Most of the companies in the market prefer nylon for its long-lasting and low cost. For its synthetic polymer, silkiness, and easy folding, many people choose this for the monsoon season and summer season. For its lightweight, you can easily convey when tripping.
2. Fabric Cotton:
The first raincoat was made with fabric cotton. But the raincoat of this material is so heavy to use and also not usable for the kids. Now fabric cotton made raincoat not so much available in the market. Oilcloths of this material are available in the market.
3. Gore-Tex:
Gore-Tex is a waterproof fabric and breathable material. It is usable for all-weather for its lightweight. Gore-Tex was first invented in 1969. It is extremely different from other products and people use this for its comfort. Many raincoat-making companies are using this fabric. It is perfect for an outdoor campaign and trekking.
4. Vinyl Fabric:
Vinyl fabric is made of chlorine and natural gas (ethylene). It is strong plastic materials and mainly used for a raincoat, outdoor tablecloths, and other products. Vinyl fabric is used to forming the raincoats of kids. This material is not too much costly. Various raincoat maker companies prefer this for multiple color options, water revolting, and easy to clean.
5. Wool:
Though wool does not provide waterproof quality in winter place it gives warmth. Making with water-resistant woolen coat provides extra durable and it is mainly used in the fashion garments and military men.
There are also other items that need in making raincoats like belts, buttons, lining, thread, trip, zippers, and seam tape. In the market various types of stylish fashionable raincoats like Waxed jackets, Sou'wester, Gannex, Anorak, Oilskin, Inverness cape, Mino, Driza-Bone, Poncho, etc available.
In the end, I want to say something very important talks, before buying raincoats check colors, durable system, stylish, water-resistance quality, etc those are suits for you. After reading this content the query about what are raincoats made of is now clear to the readers.
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Definition of coitus interruptus in English:
coitus interruptus
Pronunciation /ˌkōədəs in(t)əˈrəptəs/ /ˌkoʊədəs ɪn(t)əˈrəptəs/
Translate coitus interruptus into Spanish
 - Sexual intercourse in which the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation.
 'Such incomplete discharge was brought about by practices like masturbation or coitus interruptus, or simply by sexual abstinence.'
 - 'Freud insisted that neurotic behavior was the result of libido deflected from normal activity-e.g., coitus interruptus, abstinence, or unconsummated or repressed sexual excitation.'
 - 'To explain how the rate was kept low is not easy: late marriage, abstinence, prostitution, abortion, and infanticide were elements; contraception probably played the biggest part, which usually meant coitus interruptus.'
 - 'And large numbers of Catholics evidently believed that coitus interruptus was less gravely sinful than the use of 'devices' like condoms or pessaries.'
 - 'Similarly, coitus interruptus, birth control, and all other ways of avoiding conception were prohibited by the Catholic Church (and in most cases, still are).'
 - 'By the late thirteenth century there were far more people living in Britain than there had been in 1086-notwithstanding the fact that men and women were familiar with coitus interruptus as a method of birth control.'
 - 'Mother Ann Lee instructed her followers, the Shakers of New York, to consistently practice coitus interruptus, thus ensuring a declining community.'
 - 'The vast majority believed that birth control through use of coitus interruptus was permissible, although a minority disagreed.'
 - 'The unrestrained art of performance is far more fulfilling for him than stop-start filming for television, which he amusingly likens to coitus interruptus.'
 - 'Alfreda, helpfully suggested that a good dose of cold water sploshed over the couple would shock Freddie sufficiently to bring about coitus interruptus.'
 - 'I wouldn't be a bit surprised if taking cellphone calls had become the major cause of coitus interruptus.'
 - 'He cannot understand why Gabi can't wait out nine more years, after which their marriage will cease to be a continual coitus interruptus.'
 - 'Abstention then is like a coitus interruptus, a spectacular thing to feel from a partner whom you love.'
From coitus + Latin interruptus 'interrupted'.


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Pronunciation of Outdraw
English Meaning
To draw out; to extract.
 1. To extract or draw out.
 2. To remove a gun from its holster, and fire it, faster than another.
 3. To attract a larger crowd than.
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 1. In the Channels panel, select the channel to duplicate.
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 5. To reverse the selected and masked areas in the duplicate channel, select Invert.
Duplicate a channel in an image
 1. In the Channels panel, select the channel you want to duplicate.
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Duplicate a channel in another image
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 3. Do one of the following:
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 1. To split channels into separate images, choose Split Channels from the Channels panel menu.
 The original file is closed, and the individual channels appear in separate grayscale image windows. The title bars in the new windows show the original filename plus the channel. You save and edit the new images separately.
Merge channels
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How bent spaghetti break
Bent dry spaghetti do not break in half but instead in three or more pieces. With the aim to explain this surprising phenomenon, we studied a related problem, namely the dynamics of an elastic rod that is bent quasi-statically and then suddenly set free. Counter-intuitively, we find that the mere release of the rod induces a stress increase. The multiple breaking of bent rods, like dry spaghetti pasta, can then be understood as a cascade of releases (loss of cohesion upon breakings) followed by stress increases leading to new cracks.


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3 Routine Costs Associated with Running a GP Surgery
Running a GP surgery is an important and vital role within the community. Because there are so many people that depend on your GP surgery, you need to ensure that you are running things properly from a financial perspective so that you can continue to give people the quality healthcare that they need on a regular basis.
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If you are in the process of creating a budget for a new GP surgery, or even if you are currently evaluating the budget of your existing surgery, there are a number of routine costs that you are going to need to factor in and bear in mind.
Here are three such costs for you to consider as you create your budget.
1. Disposable Medical Supplies
Every medical facility now more than ever before is making use of disposable supplies like aprons, masks, gloves, and other PPE (personal protection equipment). While those within the medical community are no strangers to using PPE on a regular basis, the current situation that has unfolded over the last year has made it absolutely necessary to use such disposable equipment even more frequently than before.
Moreover, patients and visitors to your GP surgery are also required to use PPE as well as hand sanitizer. This has made it necessary for GP surgeries to factor such things into their own budget. Make sure that you have the cost of these and all of your other disposable GP Surgery Supplies factored into your monthly budget.
2. Equipment Maintenance
Aside from disposable medical equipment, your GP surgery is going to have plenty of other medical equipment on hand. Things like blood pressure cuffs, examination couches and beds, and diagnostic kits that include otoscopes need to be maintained properly so that they can be relied upon to work whenever they are required.
Since these items play such an integral role in the day-to-day operations of your surgery, you need to replace them whenever they fall into disrepair and take measure to maintain them so as to extend their lifetime. It is important to remember, though, that sooner or later, such things will need to be replaced entirely, and your budget needs to reflect that.
3. IT
When you think of a GP surgery, your mind might not initially jump to IT. However, all medical practices these days must use their fair share of technology in order to keep their practice running smoothly. Such software as can help to schedule appointments, keep medical records current, and act as cybersecurity to keep such records safe and secure.
Many GPs are also turning to online consultation forms in order to help alleviate the workload on the surgery itself. Such online forms can help patients get the advice and guidance they need without necessarily having to see the doctor. Such technology can go a long way to helping to improve the operations of your practice but bear in mind that they do come at a cost.


text: Criterion of the synchronization (CS) of cells division for S. typhi population is proposed. The criterion is based on the assumption of the normal distribution of cells with different generation time in the population after stressor (shock) action. CS is equal to the ratio of the dispersion of the generation time of cells in the population to the average generation time of the whole population and determined from the parameters of the mathematical model. The quantitative values of the parameters of the mathematical model were obtained by the minimization of error between the calculation and experimental data. CS was used for the evaluation and choice of the optimum stressor action in the synchronization of the division of S. typhi.


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Size-dependent vibration of bi-directional functionally graded microbeams with arbitrary boundary conditions
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© 2017 Elsevier Ltd In this paper, the free vibration behaviour of bi-dimensional functionally graded (BDFG) microbeams under arbitrary boundary conditions (BCs) is studied. Based on the frame work of the modified couple stress theory and Hamilton's principle, governing equations of motion are developed for the BDFG microbeams using a quasi-3D theory. The formula then can be reduced to a higher-order beam theory (HOBT) of conventional functionally graded (FG) microbeams with the material properties varying along the thickness direction only. Two types of BDFG microbeams with different patterns of material volume distribution are considered. The material properties used in this study are assumed to vary exponentially along both longitudinal and thickness directions of microbeams. Based on the state-space concept, the governing equations are solved for natural frequencies and vibration mode shapes of microbeams under various BCs. The effects of material distribution, geometric parameters and BCs are also investigated to examine the size-dependent behaviour of BDFG microbeams.
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SAMPLE STATISTICS: mean sitting height (x bar)=92.8cm, size (n)=36 male students.
POPULATION STATISTIC: mean sitting height (µ)=91.4cm, standard deviation (σ)=3.6cm.
CLAIM: Mean sitting height is different from 91.4cm.
COUNTERCLAIM: Mean sitting height is 91.4cm.
SIGNIFICANCE LEVEL: ɑ=0.05 (95% confidence level)
Null hypothesis, H₀: µ=91.4 (counterclaim)
Alternative hypothesis, H₁: µ≠91.4 (claim)
This is a 2-tail test, because "not equals" means less than (left tail) or greater than (right tail), so the significance level is split equally between the two tails giving us the required confidence interval of 95%.
Z=(x bar-µ)/(σ/√n)=(92.8-91.4)/(3.6/√36)=1.4/0.6=2.333, corresponding to a P-value of 0.0098. The given test statistic is 0.0198.
ɑ/2=0.025 and sample P-value 0.0098<0.025, and 0.0198<0.025, which means that H₀ is rejected, and H₁ is accepted to be true. The conclusion is that the claim is true, that the mean sitting height of male students is different from 91.4cm.


Best ways to fix a white screen on Mac
Your Mac stuck on white screen and you desperately grab your phone to google solutions? As it mostly happens abruptly, you need to find the fast way to bring your Mac back to life. So, let's get down to work right away!
Why my Mac stuck on white screen?
Macs are reliable computers, but on the rare occasions they may encounter trouble and won't load. When this happens, you see a blank white screen, your Mac becomes pretty much unusable, and you keep asking yourself, "Why won't my MacBook turn on?"
Usually, this happens after updating your operating system to a new version, when dealing with incompatible drivers, or if some applications fail to upgrade. This results in a blank screen on Mac until some steps are taken to bring your computer back to its normal state.
How to fix the MacBook white screen
Before you do anything to solve the Mac frozen screen, try an easy fix: check your peripherals. Try to disconnect all of them (printers, scanners, USB devices, etc.) with the exception of the keyboard and mouse. Then reboot your Mac. If it boots up now, one of those peripherals is the source of the plain white screen problem. However, if it fails and your MacBook won't load, check out other possible ways to wake up your Mac.
1. Boot into safe mode
A safe boot feature in macOS and Mac OS X was designed for troubleshooting purposes. It allows to check the disk for all possible file system errors and if needed, a repair would be run. Starting your Mac in safe mode is the first thing you should do when your Mac won't turn on.
To start up in safe mode:
 1. Press the power button, then immediately press and hold the Shift key.
 2. When you see the Apple logo, release the Shift key.
Once you boot using safe mode, the very first thing is deleting cache files. A cache is a place where data is stored temporarily to help things load faster. But eventually, files in a cache become outdated and start to pile up on your Mac, resulting in a white screen problem. Here's a comprehensive guide "How to clear cache on a Mac."
After you've deleted the cache files, you should also remove recently installed applications. But note that dragging them to the Trash is not the right way to remove apps as it leaves behind tons of associated files on your Mac. But don't worry, there is a utility that will help you — CleanMyMac X. Its Uninstaller module is designed to uninstall apps completely, with no leftover parts and pieces behind.
Simply download the app (it's free to try), launch it, choose Uninstaller and select the app you want to delete. Click Uninstall and the application will be removed completely. As simple as that!
As you've removed all the clutter, restart as normal without pressing any keys during startup. Probably you won't see that MacBook white screen anymore.
PRAM/NVRAM is a small amount of memory that your Mac uses to store certain settings and access them quickly. These settings include sound volume, time zone, startup disk selection, and more. If you experience some issues related to these settings, resetting PRAM might fix your MacBook stuck on white screen.
Here's how to reset PRAM/NVRAM:
 1. Shut down your Mac.
 2. Immediately press these four keys together: Command+Option+P+R.
 3. Hold down the keys until you hear the startup sound.
 4. Release the keys.
When your Mac finishes starting up, you should go to System Preferences and adjust some settings that were reset, such as time zone, display resolution, etc.
3. Use Disk Utility to verify or repair disks
Disk Utility can fix several disk problems, including the white screen on Mac. That's why use it to your advantage if the above steps didn't work.
 1. Restart your Mac holding the Command and R keys.
 2. Release the keys when you see the Apple logo.
 3. Click Disk Utility and then click Continue.
 4. Choose the disk you want to repair.
 5. Click the First Aid button.
If Disk Utility says the disk is about to fail, there's nothing you can do — you have to replace it. If it reports that the disk has been repaired, you're done. You can click Show Details to get more information about the repairs.
4. Reinstall macOS
If all the approaches are failing and you still see that white screen on your Mac, you may need to reinstall your operating system. Don't worry, it won't affect your files, apps, user setting, etc. Only a fresh version of the macOS will be installed on your Mac again. Here's how to do that for macOS SierramacOS High SierramacOS MojavemacOS Catalina and macOS Big Sur
Note that sometimes the standard reinstall methods won't work due to the issues with the drive. In this case, you'll need to use the internet recovery to reinstall the operating system.
Follow these steps to reinstall macOS from the internet:
 1. Turn on or restart your Mac.
 2. Hold down the Command+Option+R keys until you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.
 3. When startup is complete, you'll see the Utilities window.
 4. Choose Reinstall macOS and click Continue.
Follow the onscreen instruction to complete the process.
Once you've brought your Mac to life, make sure to do some maintenance to prevent such unpleasant issues in future. A utility we've mentioned above — CleanMyMac X — will help you keep your Mac in shape for years. Apart from cleaning your Mac from all the junk, it gives you access to all maintenance scripts that allow to quickly optimize the system performance and never worry about the health of your Mac.
With the solutions above, you'll fix the white screen problem on Mac, so that it can function as a new one. Cheers!
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Ugur Kuter, Dana Nau, Marco Pistore, and Paolo Traverso
Although several approaches have been developed for planning in nondeterministic domains, solving large planning problems is still quite difficult. In this work, we present a novel algorithm, called YoYo, for planning in nondeterministic domains under the assumption of full observability. This algorithm enables us to combine the power of search-control strategies as in Planning with Hierarchical Task Networks (HTNs) with techniques from the Planning via Symbolic Model-Checking (SMC). Our experimental evaluation confirms the potentialities of our approach, demonstrating that it combines the advantages of these paradigms.


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Definition of capsaicin
n. - A colorless crystalline substance extracted from the Capsicum annuum, and giving off vapors of intense acridity. 2
The word "capsaicin" uses 9 letters: A A C C I I N P S.
No direct anagrams for capsaicin found in this word list.
Words formed by adding one letter before or after capsaicin (in bold), or to aacciinps in any order:
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Singapore Changi Airport is a testament to efficiency and convenience, consistently ranked among the world's busiest and most streamlined airports.
With over 70 million passengers traversing its terminals annually, it has earned its reputation for seamless and rapid transfers. However, before you take that one-hour transit time for granted, several crucial considerations exist.
- 1 The One-Hour Mark: Minimum Transit Time
- 2 One-Hour Transit: Is It Enough for You?
- 3 Strategies for a Successful 1-Hour Transit
- 4 In Conclusion
- 5 FAQs
- 5.1 1. Is the minimum recommended transit time of 50 minutes inclusive of the time needed to clear security checks?
- 5.2 2. What should I do if my connecting flight is on a different airline?
- 5.3 3. Can I use the shuttle bus service to travel between terminals?
- 5.4 4. What if my first flight is delayed?
- 5.5 5. Are there any specific tips for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs when attempting a one-hour transit?
The One-Hour Mark: Minimum Transit Time
Singapore Changi Airport's bare minimum transit time recommended is 50 minutes. This implies that if your connecting flight is scheduled within 50 minutes of arrival, your transition should go off without a hitch. Nevertheless, some nuances deserve your attention:
- Airline Consistency: The transition should be smooth if your connecting flight operates under the same airline. This eliminates the need for immigration and customs clearance, saving you an extra 30 to 60 minutes.
- Terminal Cohesion: Your connecting flight must depart from the same terminal. Differing terminals entail a shuttle bus journey between them, adding 10 to 15 minutes to your transit.
- Punctuality Matters: The punctuality of your arriving and departing flights cannot be emphasized enough. A delay in your first flight could jeopardize your chances of making the second.
One-Hour Transit: Is It Enough for You?
The adequacy of one-hour transit hinges on various factors:
- Travel Experience: A one-hour connection might be feasible for seasoned travelers familiar with the intricacies of transiting airports.
- Baggage Considerations: Travelers with checked baggage must allocate additional time for baggage claims and recheck their bags for the next flight.
- Health Considerations: Individuals with mobility constraints or medical issues should budget extra time to navigate the airport comfortably.
- Budget Constraints: Those on tight budgets might want to avoid prolonged stays at the airport, as additional time might incur costs for lounges or other amenities.
Strategies for a Successful 1-Hour Transit
If you're determined to navigate a one-hour transit in Singapore, consider the following strategies:
- Airline Alliance: Opt for flights within the same airline alliance to avoid the immigration and customs process.
- Flight Status Monitoring: Stay abreast of your connecting flight's status before departing. Preemptively rebooking the second leg could be a lifesaver if your initial flight is delayed.
- Early Arrival: Arrive at the airport beforehand to facilitate check-in, security procedures, and locating your gate.
- Enjoy Airport Facilities: Singapore Changi Airport boasts an array of lounges and dining establishments. Utilize these facilities to relax or grab a meal while awaiting your next flight.
- Anticipate Delays: Prudent planning involves considering the possibility of delays. If your flight faces unforeseen setbacks, promptly communicate with your airline to rebook your connecting flight.
For most travelers, a one-hour transit time at Singapore Changi Airport proves sufficient for making a connecting flight. Nevertheless, it's crucial to recognize that multiple factors can influence your transition time.
Heeding the insights above and implementing the suggested strategies heighten your likelihood of a seamless transition and an enjoyable stay in Singapore. Remember, while the airport is efficient, thoughtful preparation remains the key to a stress-free journey.
1. Is the minimum recommended transit time of 50 minutes inclusive of the time needed to clear security checks?
Yes, the 50-minute minimum transit time recommendation at Singapore Changi Airport encompasses the time required to go through security checks, passport control, and other necessary procedures. However, it's important to remember that this timeframe assumes all conditions are optimal and there are no unforeseen delays.
2. What should I do if my connecting flight is on a different airline?
If your connecting flight is on a different airline, you will likely need to go through immigration and customs clearance, which can take an additional 30 to 60 minutes. In this case, more than a one-hour transit time might be required. A more extended layover is advisable to account for these extra formalities and ensure you take advantage of your next flight.
3. Can I use the shuttle bus service to travel between terminals?
Yes, Singapore Changi Airport offers a shuttle bus service to travel between terminals. However, this service can add 10 to 15 minutes to your transit time. If your connecting flight departs from a different airport, it's crucial to factor in this additional time when considering a one-hour transit.
4. What if my first flight is delayed?
If your first flight is delayed, it can significantly impact your chances of making your connecting flight within a one-hour transit time. Delays are expected in air travel, and a delay in your arrival flight could leave you with minimal time to get to your connecting gate. It's recommended to keep track of your flight's status and communicate with airport staff if you foresee difficulties making your connection.
5. Are there any specific tips for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs when attempting a one-hour transit?
One-hour transit is challenging for travelers with limited mobility or special medical needs. It's essential to allow extra time to move through the airport comfortably. Consider requesting assistance from airport personnel, such as using airport wheelchairs or getting help with transporting your luggage. To ensure a smooth journey, communicate your requirements to the airline, and they can provide the necessary support.


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Located just north of the present City Hall, the
natural spring-fed Collect Pond was the main source of fresh water
for New York City until the Croton Aqueduct system was opened.
The African American burial ground was adjacent
to Collect Pond, along with the city armory and a tannery. Gunpowder,
animal slaughter, and burial sites must not have made for a pleasant
A canal was built to drain the now fetid pond,
and that canal later was paved over to form Canal Street. On early
maps of the city, such as the Montresor map of 1767, one can see
the low marshy ground, which demanded drainage.
John Fitch is said to have tested his steam
engine in Collect Pond in 1793, and there are numerous commemorative
maps attesting to his experiments, which predated the work of Robert


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(ˈbækəs ) (in ancient Greece and Rome) a god of wine and giver of ecstasy, identified with Dionysus.
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Goddess Meaning in English to Urdu is دیوی, as written in Urdu and Devi, as written in Roman Urdu. There are many synonyms of Goddess which include Celestial, Creator, Divinity, Godhead, Idol, Immortal, Divine Being, Celestial Being, Supreme Being, etc.
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1: a female god. 2: a woman whose great charm or beauty arouses adoration. Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about goddess.
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Anahita is a Hindu Girl name and it is Hindi originated name with multiple meanings. Anahita name meaning is Graceful. Anahita name popularity and rank stands at 17107 among 29430 Hindu names.
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Here are three examples of standard upright marble VA military grave markers that you might find in national or private cemeteries. These measure approximately 42″ x 13″ x 3″. Some of the newer ones are made of granite. Many have an optional religious symbol at the top of the marker (like the cross in the example at right). For a list of these see the Veterans Affairs website: Emblems of Belief on Government Headstones and Markers.
The two examples below are for pre-World War I grave markers. On the left is the headstone for the infamous cannibal, Alfred Packer, who was a Union Civil War veteran. On the right is one for a Spanish American War veteran. Note the way the name and regiment are enclosed in a shield on both of these markers – this was used for Union Civil War and Spanish American War soldiers. Some Confederate Civil War veterans have a symbol of the Southern Cross of Honor on their grave markers.
Photos: Alfred Packer's grave marker is from Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Colorado; the other two are from Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colorado.


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A space is $F_\sigma$-discrete space if it is the countable union of closed discrete subspaces. Is it true that every subset of an $F_\sigma$-discrete space is of the type $G_\delta$?
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The answer is yes. Suppose that $X$ is an $F_\sigma$ space as you have defined it, so that $X=\bigcup_n X_n$, where each $X_n$ is a closed discrete space. Suppose that $Y\subset X$ is any subset. For each $n$, note that $X_n-Y$ is closed in the discrete space $X_n$ and hence also closed in $X$, and so the complement $U_n=X-(X_n-Y)$ is open in $X$. Furthermore, $\bigcap_n U_n=Y$, since $Y\subset U_n$ and anything not in $Y$ is in some $X_n$ and hence thrown out of that $U_n$. So $Y$ is a countable intersection of open sets and hence $G_\delta$.
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Yes, since closed discrete sets are hereditarily closed. Let $X$ be the space and $E_n$ the closed discrete sets, so $X = \bigcup\limits_{n=1}^\infty E_n$. Then given $S \subseteq X$, each $E_n \setminus S$ is still closed, so $S = \bigcap\limits_{n=1}^\infty (E_n \setminus S)^\complement$ shows that $S$ is a $G_\delta$.
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Development History Of The Tiwi Geothermal Field, Philippines
Journal Article: Development History Of The Tiwi Geothermal Field, Philippines
AbstractCommercial production of electricity from the Tiwi geothermal system began in 1979. In 1982, Tiwi became the world's first water-dominated system to produce more than 160 MWe. Today the field supplies about 11% of Luzon's electricity. Initially, the reservoir was single-phase liquid with a small, shallow steam zone on the east side. Temperature reversals in the first wells showed the east to be an outflow zone. As production began, reservoir pressure declined, two-phase conditions developed, and groundwater entered the reservoir from the east. As many production wells cooled, brine production increased and generation decreased from about 280 MWe in 1983 to about 190 MWe in 1986. Improvements to surface facilities and new wells drilled farther west raised generation to about 280 MWe by mid-1993. Separated brine was first injected into the reservoir, but this lowered steam production; injection is now outside the field.
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This study empirically examines the relationship between knowledge capital and performance heterogeneity at the firm level. The model is based on a knowledge production function comprising of four interdependent equations linking innovativeness to innovation input, innovation output and productivity. The empirical part is based on Korean firm level innovation data. The model is estimated using advanced econometric methods. We investigate whether innovation is a significant and contributing determinant of performance heterogeneity among firms. In examining the relationship between innovation and productivity we correct for selectivity and simultaneity biases. The results show that there is a two-way causal relationship between knowledge capital and labor productivity. Firm-specific effects positively contribute to innovation output but they are negatively related to productivity. Industry heterogeneity does not affect innovation output or productivity.
Heshmati, A., Kim, Y-K. & Kim, H. (2006) The Effects of Innovation on Performance of Korean Firms. Ratio Working Paper No. 90.


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Amount of Calories in Japanese Persimmon Foods
The amount of calories in Japanese Persimmon foods like Jam, Pie and Juices is also different. Calorie content of different Japanese Persimmon foods is:
Calories in Juice: 90.00 kcal
Calories in Jam: 345.00 kcal
Calories in Pie: 284.00 kcal
In nutritional terms, the calorie content of Japanese Persimmon is the energy obtained through its consumption. Here is a simple equation to maintain a balance between calorie levels: The amount of energy consumed must be equal to the amount of energy utilized. If low, the person may become weak and if high, this energy is stored in the form of fat. Everyone needs calories for proper functioning of body and Japanese Persimmon calories will not alter the diet in any hazardous way. Calorie requirements vary depending upon the physical activities, age, weight, height and health of the individual.


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Modeling 1/f Noise in a-Si:H Field-Effect Transistors
This work calculates the noise of the a-Si:H TFTs based on a simulation of operation of the TFTs and the hypothesis that the device noise is due to the intrinsic noise of the a-Si:H material. An a-Si:H TFT with an inverted-staggered structure has been simulated by numerically solving the fundamental transport equations for various gate and drain-source voltages. The drain-source curves derived from the simulation agree qualitatively with the experimental results: both the linear and saturated regions are observed. The low frequency noise was calculated based on the charge density distribution in the channel obtained from the simulation and the known dependence of the noise in the a-Si:H on the charge density, Hooges relation. The calculated noise power increases with the drain-source voltage and is inversely proportional to the gate voltage or the effective channel length. The curves agree qualitatively with the experimental results. The calculated noise power agrees quantitatively with the experiments when the scaling parameter in Hooges relation,, is set to. This value agrees with the experimentally determined value for a-Si:H. The results are consistent with the hypothesis that the low frequency noise in the a-Si:H TFTs is due to the material itself.
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Source Type:Master's Thesis
Keywords:a si h field effect transistors 1 f noise
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Reloads of QlikView Documents are failing with the following error:Invalid custom connector QvSAPConnector.dll
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The SAP Connector DLLs do not show in the Edit Script window in QlikView although they are definitely installed.Environment:
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Definition and meaning of the idiom "foot the bill"
What does the idiom "foot the bill" mean? How can I use the idiom "foot the bill in a full sentence?"
You may even encounter a native speaker using the idiom "to foot the bill." This saying, counter-intuitively, has nothing to do with feet. By saying this, the speaker is stating that they will pay the bill.
For example, "William often dines with us, but he never foots the bill" which simply means, he never pays.
Moreover, the person who foots the bill only means he/ she pays the entire bill. The idiom is most often used with dining but can be applied to anything.
Examples of the idiom foot the bill
- Riley footed the bill as he had gotten a raise.
- Fran always has an excuse when it comes time to foot the bill.
- His father footed the bill for his college education.
- The company foots the bill for all business lunches.
- Ryo hates taking favors, hence always foots the bill when he goes for lunch with his friends.
Q1: Try and make your own sentence using the idiom "foot the bill".
Q2: Who foots the bill usually among your friends?
Q3: Should the man of the woman foot the bill on a date? Why?
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DCDC stands for Dunlap Community Development Corporation. It was formed in 1991 as a 501(c)(6) organization with the purpose of enhancing the economic environment of Dunlap and improving the quality of life for its citizens. DCDC also works with local government and other institutions in DUnlap to support the development of the Dunlap community in order to sustain and expand business endeavors.
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Bone Tree (3.5e Environment)
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This environment is typically a forest, an evil, skeleton-filled, dangerous forest with flesh craving trees. The wood from these trees is highly sought after by necromancers, death-cults, sentient undead, and others who deal with death on a regular basis. Surprisingly, the tree loses all true-evil connotations once it is cut down and the stump is destroyed; this means that the wood can be used by anyone. See below for bone wood crafts.
 Bone Tree
A bone tree is the result of a seed being infused with necromantic energy either deliberately, as the result of some traumatic event, or from the seed of a greater bone tree. If it is deliberately made the creator must have a hefty supply of bones on hand to feed the tree as it grows. Most non-deliberate bone trees grow in soil that has been drenched in the blood from a massive battle where the bodies were left to rot and the bones eventually became part of the earth.
- Bone Seeds are hefty balls about the size of a coconut that sprout into a bone tree. Lesser bone tree status is achieved within 6 months of sprouting. Greater Bone tree status is achieved in 50 years
- Lesser: Undead within 30' gain a +2 Profane bonus vs turn attempts, corporeal undead gain fast healing 1. Animates anything dead within 50' into a skeleton within 1d4 hours. These effects do not stack no matter how many trees are together.
- Greater: Same as lesser plus the following - anything dead within 30' of the tree is animated as a skeleton in 1d4 rounds. Corporeal Undead within 50' gain a +1 Profane bonus to attack and damage when doing unarmed/natural attacks. Fast healing is increased to 5
Any species of tree can be a bone tree as long as it was affected by one of the processes described above. Some trees have no outward appearance betraying their status (the bones are around the roots or deep within the trunk), most have obvious bits of bone sticking from the bark, the most profane trees seem to be sheathed in a bony coating. Bone trees that grow from the seed of a greater bone tree resemble the original tree but with a malignant, evil twist to the orignal form.
 Bone Tree Skeletons
The first thing a skeleton does when created by a Bone Tree is tear any flesh left on its body and place it around the trees roots as fertilizer. Skeletons created by Bone Trees typically stay within 300' of the tree and retreat to the tree for healing if injured. When not defending the tree from a threat, the skeletons tend to the tree and maintain the grounds around it. Part of this maintenance is that the skeleton brings any fragments of bone it can find to the tree for integration into the tree. The trees skeletons are also responsible for the spread of the bone tree forest and they do this by taking bone seeds out 40 to 60 feet away from the tree for planting. Most trees only maintain a force of 10 to 20 skeletons, more useful skeletons are kept and other skeletons are integrated into the tree.
 Bone Wood Crafts
Some versions of the crepitus crutch are created using wood and bone from bone trees. Crepitus crutches made completely from materials gathered from a bone tree grant their created skeletons a +2 profane bonus versus turn attempts.
It is possible that the profane bone or wood from a Bone Wood Tree is useable in other crafted items. This would be at the DM's discretion.
 The Forest
A bone tree forest is a thing of beauty, the skeletal minions of the trees keep the grounds around their tree in pristine condition. The trees, while not truly intelligent, seem to be aware that a pleasant environment is more likely to attract good-aligned intelligent species. To this end, when the skeletons are not actively working they are directed to hide from sight however possible. They typically hide either in nearby large trees, ready to leap down on unsuspecting victims, or buried in the ground ready to rise up on unsuspecting victims.
You can generally assume that no tree is within 50 feet of each other and calculate how many trees can be in any one forest based on this assumption.


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Ceres: Operation Stolen Base
Ceres: Operation Stolen Base is a solitaire game depicting the actions of an elite Rebel task force attempting to seize the largest source of water in the Solar System shortly after the outbreak of the Free Mars Revolution. Your task force must defeat the Earth Federation ships in the area and seize the primary surface base. Four increasingly difficult missions must be completed to win the campaign game. Along the way, additional ships arrive and pods are constructed to increase strength and technological capabilities. A unique card system counts down the time remaining and provides challenges and opportunities at every orbit.
In this game the player takes command of a Rebel task force attempting to complete missions critical to securing the Ceres water base. Your success will ensure Mars and other colonies have a major source of water for survival and the Earth Federation will be forced to haul water up the deep and costly gravity well from Earth.
This game is set in the Free Mars universe and is a prequel to the Free Mars boxed game.
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10 Reasons Why White Truffles Are So Expensive!
by 22/08/2019
"White Truffle Sold for 300.000 Euros!!"
These kind of headlines do two things – they drive truffle hunters insane and they warp the public's perception of the value of a white truffle (tuber magnatum pico). In real life the cost of white truffles is nowhere near so exorbitant. Consumers can expect to pay a much more reasonable price of between three and six thousand euros per kilo, depending on where the truffle is purchased (how far from Italy) and the year (prices fluctuate annually).Wherever the place and whatever the year though, you can be sure that white truffles will be one of the most expensive foods you ever buy. We're going to look at ten reasons why this fungus costs so much money.
1. White truffles don't grow everywhere
 The areas where white truffles grow are few and far between. Unlike their black counterparts, they have yet to be cultivated which means they are only found in the wild by hunters with specially trained dogs. Most of the white truffles are hunted in five or six regions of northern Italy, the most famous being Alba in Piedmont. A little known fact is that the majority of Italy's truffles grow in Le Marche,with around two-thirds of the national crop (which is around 60 tonnes annually) originating in the regions around Acqualagna. White truffles have also been unearthed in countries such as Romania, Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia. Although the species found abroad is identical, most connoisseurs would agree that the Italian climate and terrain produce a superior truffle.However this is something of a hot topic to be discussed in another post.
2. The places where truffles grow are very difficult to access
In our area, the majority of places where white truffles grow are quite literally dark, damp ditches in an unforgiving forest in the middle of nowhere surrounded by thick brambles. White truffles are very unique hence they only develop in a very specific, unusual microclimate. When I went on my first truffle hunt I was expecting something akin to a pleasant hike in the forest and had even packed some sandwiches for the trip. I got a very rude awakening that cold winter's morning as I went sliding down a precariously steep embankment on my backside, ending up in an icy stagnant pool with my arms entangled in the undergrowth and a spaniel sitting nonchalantly on my head. Great times. More often than not you will spend 5 or 6 hours trekking through these delightful picnic spots only to come out scratched to hell and caked in mud with perhaps 15 grams of truffle or even nothing at all to show for it. You get in the car wet and miserable, eat your stale panini and drive home to face the scorn. Then the irony is that you can't wait to get up the next day and do it all over again.
3.Truffles are only available for a short period of the year.
The white truffle season does not last very long at all. Peak condition white truffles are available from early – mid October to the end of December. Truffles grow from early September and can be found in January (sometimes all the way to early February) but the quality is generally so poor that they should be avoided. Besides the fact that these truffles will be a poor imitation of the beautiful peak season specimens,we should also mention that it is illegal to hunt for truffles outside of the season designated by the regional Forestry Corps.. Please truffle fans, let's try and preserve the species!
4. They don't keep for long.
 Truffles are only fresh for about a week and from the moment the hunter digs them up, they begin to lose their unique perfume. This means they have to be transported quickly using the most expensive means available in order to be eaten as soon as possible. As the white truffle is highly sensitive, any variations in temperature or problems such as a flight delay can result in the loss of thousands of euros worth of product and sadly this happens on a regular basis.
5. Only specially trained dogs can find them.
One of the hardest parts of being a truffle hunter is training your dog. Yes, you can buy a trained truffle dog starting at around 4000 euros but you may not know what kind of dog you are getting and what methods have been used in its training. There are a lot of advantages to teaching your dog yourself from when it is a pup.This means that hunters can spend years working with their dogs to bring them up to scratch. The animals need to be trained lovingly and good hunters realise that there are no short cuts. Training your own dog requires charisma, effort and above all patience as some dogs (especially males) won't start sniffing out truffles till they are about two and a half years of age. And even then as my uncle Alberto says 'Some dogs hunt, some dogs piss on the tree.' A lot of animal lovers worry that truffle dogs are being exploited. My advice would be to try to see the dogs in action even if it is just a video. It makes sense for hunters to choose breeds which seemingly have an innate love for what they do. Athletic dogs which are never happier than when they are out on the hunt. There are exceptions, of course but the majority of hunters value their dogs almost to the point of worship. They are proud of them and take great care of the dogs. Probably the hunters' biggest fear is that anything should happen to their canine partner. In our family, the dogs work really hard with us and in return they are treated like royalty.
6.Big truffles cost more per gram.
The price of white truffles is calculated per gram and varies according to at least 4 categories of weight. So a truffle in the range of 1-15 grams might sell for 1 euro per gram, whereas truffles over 15 grams and under 50 will be more expensive. A white truffle which weighs over 50 grams will cost even more, say 3 euros a gram. Then there is the giant category, the showpiece which can often fetch a very high price especially if it's also a good shape, undamaged and attractive in colour. On an average day, we usually find small truffles in small quantities, Finding a giant truffle (over 100 grams) is quite rare and might happen once or twice a week so a lot of the time you could be out truffling and coming home with 100 grams of small truffles untill you finally hit the jackpot. In addition, damaged truffles are worth a lot less. This means we need to be very careful not to let the dogs scratch the truffle when they are digging. Also the hunter works as delicately as an archeologist so as not to break the truffle during the tricky unearthing process. As an aside, I remember when I was a little boy, maybe 5 or 6 and my uncle Donatello wanted to tease me. The hunters were sitting in our kitchen drinking wine and that day Donatello had found a perfectly round, golden-coloured truffle that was completely intact. He held it out to me and said "Look Giorgino, I found a potato!". I took it from his hand and threw it to the kitchen floor where it broke into three or four worthless pieces to the sound of a collective groan. Luckily they all saw the funny side later after a few more glasses of wine. Of course, Italian families being what they are, I have never been allowed to forget this incident!
7. Truffle prices vary according to the weather.
Weather conditions are the most important factor in regard to the development of the tuber magnatum pico in its prefruited form. This means that some years truffles are even pricier than usual as there are fewer truffles due to that year's temperatures and amount of rainfall. The ideal weather conditions for optimum development of truffles is rain in the months of March and April and more wet weather later on in the summer months. The reason being that summers in Italy can be so warm that if there isn't enough rain in these months the truffle will either never grow to its full potential or never grow at all.In other words, truffles are hyper-sensitive. Rain can also affect the availability and thus price in the autumn months. Truffle hunters are usually sturdy types who are not put off by a bit of bad weather. However November is the wettest month of the year in Italy with total precipitation often surpassing 100 millimeters. This means that there will often be days or even weeks when there are no fresh truffles on the market because all the hunters are at home going crazy waiting for the downpour to stop.
8. Climate change is real and it is affecting white truffles.
The effects of climate change on white truffles are yet to be fully understood, but Ulf Büntgen, professor of Environmental Systems Analysis at Cambridge University has come up with some very compelling data. It shows that since the 1970's summer rain patterns have altered significantly, droughts are occuring more frequently and temperatures are steadily increasing and that these weather conditions result in a corresponding decline in the number of truffles.The fragile natural system needed in order for truffles to thrive is under threat which means that they are getting scarcer.
9. Basic Economics
There is a great demand and a limited supply. In fact only 65% of the demand for white truffle can be met.
10.Their taste and aroma is incomparable.
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