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In physics, equations of motion are equations that describe the behavior of a system (e.g., the motion of a particle under an influence of a force) as a function of time. Sometimes the term refers to the differential equations that the system satisfies (e.g., Newton's second law or Euler–Lagrange equations), and sometimes to the solutions to those equations.
The equations that apply to bodies moving linearly (that is, one dimension) with uniform acceleration are presented below. They are often referred to as "UVAST", "SUVAT", "VUSAT", "VUATS" or "UVATS" equations, as the 5 variables they involve are often represented by those letters (s = displacement, u = initial velocity, v = final velocity, a = acceleration, t = time).
Equations of uniformly accelerated linear motion
The body is considered between two instants in time: one "initial" point and one "current". Often, problems in kinematics deal with more than two instants, and several applications of the equations are required. If a is constant, a differential, a dt, may be integrated over an interval from 0 to Δt (Δt = tti), to obtain a linear relationship for velocity. Integration of the velocity yields a quadratic relationship for position at the end of the interval.
Note that each of the equations contains four of the five variables. Thus, in this situation it is sufficient to know three out of the five variables to calculate the remaining two.
Classic version
The above equations are often written in the following form:
& v&& = u+at\qquad & \text{(1)} \\
& s&& = \tfrac12(u+v)t\qquad & \text{(2)} \\
& s&& = ut + \tfrac12 at^2 \qquad & \text{(3)} \\
& v^2 && = u^2 + 2as\qquad & \text{(4)} \\
& s&& = vt - \tfrac12 at^2 \qquad & \text{(5)}
By substituting (1) into (2), we can get (3), (4) and (5)
s = the distance between initial and final positions (displacement) (sometimes denoted R or x)
u = the initial velocity (speed in a given direction)
v = the final velocity
a = the constant acceleration
t = the time taken to move from the initial state to the final state
Many examples in kinematics involve projectiles, for example a ball thrown upwards into the air.
Given initial speed u, one can calculate how high the ball will travel before it begins to fall.
The acceleration is local acceleration of gravity g. At this point one must remember that while these quantities appear to be scalars, the direction of displacement, speed and acceleration is important. They could in fact be considered as uni-directional vectors. Choosing s to measure up from the ground, the acceleration a must be in fact −g, since the force of gravity acts downwards and therefore also the acceleration on the ball due to it.
At the highest point, the ball will be at rest: therefore v = 0. Using the 4th equation, we have:
s= \frac{v^2 - u^2}{-2g}.
Substituting and cancelling minus signs gives:
s = \frac{u^2}{2g}.
More complex versions of these equations can include a quantity Δs for the variation on displacement (ss0), s0 for the initial position of the body, and v0 for u for consistency.
v = v_0 + at \,
s = s_0 + \tfrac{1}{2} (v_0 + v)t \,
s = s_0 + v_0 t + \tfrac{1}{2} at^2 \,
v^2 = v_0^2 + 2a\Delta s \,
s = s_0 + vt - \tfrac{1}{2} at^2 \,
However a suitable choice of origin for the one-dimensional axis on which the body moves makes these more complex versions unnecessary.
Equations of circular motion
The analogues of the above equations can be written for rotation:
\omega=\omega_0+\alpha t\,
\phi=\omega_0t+\tfrac12\alpha t^2\,
\phi=\omega t-\tfrac12\alpha t^2\,
α is the angular acceleration
ω is the angular velocity
φ is the angular displacement
ω0 is the initial angular velocity.
Motion equation 1
By definition of acceleration,
a = \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta t}\quad\Rightarrow\quad\ a = \frac{v - u}{t}
at = v - u \,
v = u + at \,
Motion equation 2
By definition,
 \mathrm{ average\ velocity } = \frac{s}{t}
 \begin{matrix} \frac{1}{2} \end{matrix} (u + v) = \frac{s}{t}
Motion equation 3
t = \frac{v - u}{a}
Using Motion Equation 2, replace t with above
s = \begin{matrix} \frac{1}{2} \end{matrix} (u + v) ( \frac{v - u}{a} )
2as = (u + v)(v - u) \,
2as = v^2 - u^2 \,
v^2 = u^2 + 2as \,
Motion equation 4
Using Motion Equation 1 to replace u in Motion Equation 3 gives
s = vt - \begin{matrix} \frac{1}{2} \end{matrix} at^2
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Origin: connectere, from com- ( COM-) + nectere 'to tie'
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join things
[transitive] to join two or more things together
connect something to/with something
The railway link would connect Felixstowe with Fishguard.
Connect the speakers to the CD player.
We'd like two rooms with connecting doors (=doors that join the rooms).
[transitive] to realize or show that a fact, event, or person is related to something:
I didn't connect the two events in my mind.
connect somebody/something with something
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electricity/telephone etc
[intransitive and transitive] to join something to the main supply of electricity, gas, or water, or to a telephone or computer network [≠ disconnect]
connect to
Click here to connect to the Internet.
Has the phone been connected yet?
The power supply should be connected by a qualified electrician.
[intransitive]TT if one train, flight etc connects with another, it arrives just before the other one leaves so that you can continue your journey:
connect with/to
This train connects with the one to Glasgow.
From Toronto you can connect to all other Air Canada destinations.
[transitive]TCT to join two telephone lines so that two people can speak:
Please hold the line. I'm trying to connect you.
hit something
[intransitive] to succeed in hitting someone or something:
He swung at the ball, but didn't connect.
understand people
[intransitive] especially American English if people connect, they feel that they like each other and understand each other
connect with
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connect something ↔ up
phrasal verb
to join something to the main supply of electricity, gas, or water, to the telephone network, or to another piece of equipment:
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connect something ↔ up with
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int scroll(WINDOW *win);
int scrl(int n);
int wscrl(WINDOW *win, int n);
The scroll routine scrolls the window up one line. This
involves moving the lines in the window data structure.
As an optimization, if the scrolling region of the window
is the entire screen, the physical screen may be scrolled
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In English, before clocks were commonplace, the word "clockwise" was obviously not in common use. Instead, the closest alternative to "clockwise" was the now-archaic word "deasil", and its antonym was "widdershins" (or, perhaps, people just used "right" and "left"; see also: What did we say before "clockwise"? on English.SE).
The Japanese word for "clockwise" - 時計回り - also involves clocks. What was the Japanese word for 時計回り before 時計 became commonplace? I see that 右回り is given as a synonym/definition for 時計回り in some dictionaries; is this what was most commonly used in olden times?
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Noun: [右]{みぎ}ま
Verb: 右へま
は ＞ わ back then.
Even today, 「右まり」（は changed to わ over time） is a far more intuitive word than 「[時計回]{とけいまわ}り」 for native speakers. The only time I myself used 「時計回り」 and 「[反]{はん}時計回り = "CCW"」 often in my life was when I was working for a machine manufacturer. Even then, I was using 「右まわり」 and 「[左]{ひだり}まわり」 outside of work.
According to this source _URL_ the term 時計回り was also used with sundials, and though the length and time of sunlight varied with seasons, the direction didn't, so 「時計回り」was always in use.
This link _URL_ presents the other versions 「右回りと左回り」.Clockwise is 右回り.
 - OP is asking about the word for 時計回り before any kind of 時計 was introduced to Japan. – a user Jan 18 '15 at 3:07
 - _USER_ Well, to be fair, I hadn't considered sundials, which I imagine would have been in Japan since before historic times. If sundials were called something like 時計 even before the introduction of mechanical clocks, then it would make sense that 時計回り would have been used for a long time. It looks like sundials are called 日時計 today, but I don't know whether they were called that in the past or if the name is sort of a "back-formation" from 時計 as in "mechanical clock". – senshin Jan 18 '15 at 8:15
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Cost for repair will be dependent on what component the leak is in and where that component is.
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On 21 April 1856, following negotiations between building tradesmen and contractors, and with the approval of the colonial government, an eight hour day was introduced into the building trades in Melbourne. The movement was led by the stonemasons who argued that eight hours a day was appropriate in the Australian heat. It would also give them time to improve their'social and moral condition'.
Two employers, with substantial contracts for public buildings at the Western Market and Parliament House, resisted the new working hours agreement. In response to their intransigency, the stonemasons lead a protest march from University of Melbourne to Parliament House, calling out workers at building sites on the way. Within a fortnight the contractors had given way.
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Background: Falls are common in older people and may lead to functional decline, disability, and death. Many risk factors have been identified, but studies evaluating effects of nutritional status are limited. To determine whether nutritional status is a predictor of falls in older people living in the community, we analyzed data collected through the Survey of Health and Living Status of the Elderly in Taiwan (SHLSET). Methods: SHLSET include a series of interview surveys conducted by the government on a random sample of people living in community dwellings in the nation. We included participants who received nutritional status assessment using the Mini Nutritional Assessment Taiwan Version 2 (MNA-T2) in the 1999 survey when they were 53 years or older and followed up on the cumulative incidence of falls in the one-year period before the interview in the 2003 survey. Results: At the beginning of follow-up, the 4440 participants had a mean age of 69.5 (standard deviation = 9.1) years, and 467 participants were "not well-nourished," which was defined as having an MNA-T2 score of 23 or less. In the one-year study period, 659 participants reported having at least one fall. After adjusting for other risk factors, we found the associated odds ratio for falls was 1.73 (95% confidence interval, 1.23, 2.42) for "not well-nourished," 1.57 (1.30, 1.90) for female gender, 1.03 (1.02, 1.04) for one-year older, 1.55 (1.22, 1.98) for history of falls, 1.34 (1.05, 1.72) for hospital stay during the past 12 months, 1.66 (1.07, 2.58) for difficulties in activities of daily living, and 1.53 (1.23, 1.91) for difficulties in instrumental activities of daily living. Conclusion: Nutritional status is an independent predictor of falls in older people living in the community. Further studies are warranted to identify nutritional interventions that can help prevent falls in the elderly.
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The resin cure-kinetics models predicted the curing behavior of the resins as functions of time, temperature, and degree of cure. The proposed viscosity models determined the resin viscosity as a function of temperature and degree of cure. The 8HS graphite fabric was tested in compaction and through the thickness permeability to determine the effect of compaction pressure on fiber volume fraction and in turn on through the thickness permeability. The one-dimensional RFI flow and cure simulation combined the cure-kinetics and viscosity models of the resins with the characteristics of the graphite fabric and determined resin infiltration and cure times.
The proposed cure-kinetics and viscosity models were more than adequate in modeling the cure and flow behavior of the cyanate ester resin systems. Power law curve fits accurately represented the compaction and through the thickness permeability of the 8HS graphite fabric. Finally, the one-dimensional RFI flow and cure simulation showed that resin viscosity was the major influence on the infiltration times.
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This course develops fundamental skills in the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying for civil engineering field data collection, through the use and care of modern instruments and the associated computations. Topics include the classification of errors incurred in observed field data and necessary correction applications, the use and care of surveying equipment, traversing, differential leveling, tacheometry and mapping, and electronic data transfer. Computer applications are used where appropriate.
- To obtain a full understanding of the methods of measurement, errors to be expected, and their control.
- To gain knowledge of referencing systems, horizontal and vertical control.
- To recognize field data relevant to different Civil Engineering project types.
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Primary Source Activities: Ritty Dial Cash Register Patent Drawings
Author: Karen Baker
Allow students, in groups or individually, to examine the primary source linked under Resources to the right, while answering the questions below in order. The questions are designed to guide students into a deeper analysis of the source and sharpen associated cognitive skills.
Level I: Description
1. What do you see in the image?
2. What is a patent and why is a patent important?
Level II: Interpretation
1. Why might a store or restaurant owner want a cash register?
2. What impact might the cash register have had on the economy?
Level III: Analysis
1. In what ways have transactions at stores changed since James Ritty invented this cash register?
2. What do you think some future inventions might be for store transactions?
- History 9-10, Benchmark B: Explain the social, political and economic effects of industrialization.
- Indicator: Grade 10, GLI 1. Explain the effects of industrialization in the United States in the 19th century including: a. Changes in work and the workplace.


Toss those cabers, toss them high
The caber toss is a traditional Scottish sport that involves hurling a caber, which is essentially a large piece of a tree: a caber is a 6 m6~\mbox{m} long, 80 kg80~\mbox{kg} tree trunk. Large strong people hurl these and the goal is to get the caber to land as far away as possible and rotate in the air, so what was the highest part of the trunk initially is actually the part that hits the gound first. See this clip to understand how the caber rotates.
It's HARD to do this. To see how hard, consider a perfectly vertical caber with one end on the ground. You then launch the caber vertically with some speed v0v_0 and give it a rotation. What is the minimum kinetic energy in Joules you need to give the caber so that when it lands the caber is perfectly vertical again, but the OTHER end of the caber hits the ground?
Details and assumptions
 - The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2-9.8~\mbox{m/s}^2.
 - The caber can be modeled as a uniform rod.
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Nature versus Nurture: The Environment's Persistent Influence through the Modernization of American Agriculture
Hornbeck, Richard. 2012. "Nature versus Nurture: The Environment's Persistent Influence through the Modernization of American Agriculture."
American Economic Review,
Technological innovation in agriculture was substantial during the 20th century. Is "modern" technological control of the environment replacing a "primitive" dependency on natural advantages and disadvantages, or has agricultural production remained persistently dependent on the environment? This paper estimates how the 20th century modernization of United States Plains' agriculture changed the impact of environmental characteristics on agricultural land values. Despite substantial technological innovation and rising land values from 1945 to 2002, counties' environmental characteristics largely maintained influence on land values. Environmental change has become no less costly, as technological innovation has not reduced the importance of natural advantages or disadvantages.
Article Full-Text Access
Hornbeck, Richard (Harvard U)
O33: Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
Q15: Land Ownership and Tenure; Land Reform; Land Use; Irrigation; Agriculture and Environment
Q16: Agricultural R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services


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Licensing and Regulatory Boards and Commissions
Nevada Dairy Commission
Dairy Commission Administrative History
The Nevada Dairy Commission was established by the Nevada Legislature in 1955 for the purpose of ensuring that an adequate and continuous supply of nutritious, wholesome, fluid milk and dairy products is available to Nevada consumers. Laws and regulations allow the Dairy Commission to monitor the dairy industry through auditing and investigative activities. The Dairy Commission is dedicated to promoting a business climate that is economically viable for those who produce and process dairy products in Nevada.
The original legislation established that it is the policy of the state of Nevada to promote, foster and encourage intelligent production and orderly marketing of commodities necessary to its citizens, including milk; and to eliminate speculation, waste, improper marketing, unfair and destructive trade practices and improper accounting for milk purchased from producers.
The purpose of the act to establish the Dairy Commission was:
- To provide funds for administration and enforcement of the act, by assessments to be paid by producers of fluid mild and fluid cream or both, and from licenses issued to distributors.
- To authorize and enable the commission to prescribe marketing areas which are necessary due to varying factors of costs or production, health regulations, transportation and other factors in said marketing areas.
- To authorize and enable the commission to formulate stabilization and marketing plans.
- To enable the dairy industry with the aid of the state to correct existing evils, develop and maintain satisfactory marketing conditions and bring about a reasonable amount of stability and prosperity in the production and marketing of fluid milk and fluid cream.
The original legislation in 1955 established a Commission of five members: one producer, one distributor, one producer-distributor, one operator of a retail store, and one member a representative of the consuming public. The Commission appointed employees necessary to carry out the provisions of the legislation.
The Dairy Commission is funded from fees collected through licenses, permits, and assessments on regulated dairy products. It does not receive funds from the State General Fund.
The 1955 legislation classified fluid milk into three classes with class one being milk marketed as milk, class two being ice cream and class three being butter and cheese. It also directed the Commission to hold public hearings in the State Marketing Areas to determine Stabilization and Marketing Plans for these areas.
The legislation did not provide adequate funds for the Commission to operate so it returned to the Legislature in 1957 and received supplemental legislation. This included increasing the Commission to nine members. The new Dairy Commission had its first meeting on May 22, 1957 and employed as its first Secretary-Administrator Clarence J. Cassady.
The Commission established three Marketing Areas for Nevada which were the Western Marketing Area based in Reno, the Eastern Marketing Area based in Ely, and the Southern Marketing Area based in Las Vegas. Public hearings were held in these Marketing Areas in 1956 and 1957 to establish area Stabilization and Marketing Plans which set minimum prices necessary to accomplish the purpose of the legislation. The categories of these minimum prices established were producer, wholesaler, and retailer. This price fixing on the producer, wholesale, and retail levels became the most controversial of all the duties of the Dairy Commission. The Commission always emphasized that these were floor prices and it was very rare for a retailer to sell milk anywhere near the floor and that high milk prices could not be blamed on the Nevada Dairy Commission.
Over the years the nine member commission which was made up of members of the Dairy industry was thought to be an inadequate regulator of the industry as too many of the members had conflicts of interest. A climax came in the mid-1970s when scandal ran through the Nevada dairy industry involving illegal rebates and kick back payments. In 1976 a Nevada Legislative Bulletin recommended a large overhaul of the Dairy Commission; the 1977 Legislature followed through with the interim study recommendations to change the makeup and the purpose of the Nevada Dairy Commission.
The 1977 legislation reduced the number of the members of the Dairy Commission to three and decreed that one member shall be a public accountant or a certified public account, one member shall be an agricultural economist, and one member shall be experienced in banking or finance. The legislation for the management of the Commission was greatly rewritten and the way that the Dairy Commission did its business greatly changed. Public hearings and commission meetings became much less contentious and the number of applications that were rejected dropped. The price fixing powers of the Commission were greatly reduced as minimum retail prices could no longer be set by the Commission. This legislation and restructuring of the Commission led to only minimum wholesale prices being set by the Commission through a formula established by the staff and members of the Dairy Commission for each of the classes of fluid milk.
The Nevada Dairy Commission when established in 1955 was placed administratively under the Governor's Office as one of the boards and commissions whose members were appointed by the Governor. In 1993 the Commission became a unit of the new Department of Business and Industry. The members of the Commission continue to be appointed by the Governor and the Executive Director of the Commission continues to function as the Secretary of the Commission.
Sources for further information:
Dairy Commission website
Biennial Reports of the Dairy Commission, available at the Nevada State Library 29-D14/1:-. Reports available for _PHONE_
Problems Confronting the Dairy Commission. Bulletin No. 77-12, Legislative Commission of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, State of Nevada, November 1976. Available as a pdf file.
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Commission Meetings _PHONE_ 13.0 cubic feet
Meetings of the Dairy Commission are held monthly in each of the three marketing areas. The Marketing Areas are the Eastern, Western and Southern Areas.
Public Hearings _PHONE_ 8.0 cubic feet
Public hearings are held in each of the three marketing areas, usually on the same day as Commission meetings. The purpose of hearings is to amend the Stabilization and Marketing Plans of the Marketing Areas, and in recent years for amending the Nevada Administrative Code.
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Top: dairy cattle at Reno, Nevada, ca 1911. From Agricultural Nevada by C.A. Norcross, Commissioner, Industry, Agriculture, and Irrigation. San Francisco: Sunset Magazine Homeseekers Bureau,.
Bottom: Governor Paul Laxalt promoting the dairy industry, ca _PHONE_. Courtesy of the Nevada State Archives.


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This page contains information about the modern and authentic didgeridoos
we carry. Although we don't claim that it is exhaustive, we hope it gives
you a solid basic understanding of your instrument. If you need clarification
or have something you feel would be useful to add, please contact us.
We'd be happy to help!
To Play Your Didgeridoo
Position and Technique - The didjeridu can be played
while seated, standing. If you have heard an experienced didj player
you are probably familiar with the variety of sounds that one can make
with this simple instrument. Although you should not expect yourself
to be making overtones and efficiently circular breathing all within
10 minutes of beginning to play, by following these instructions, and
patiently practicing, you'll soon get the drone going.
- Step 1 - Warm up and loosen the lips by closing them
softly and blowing air through, making the "motorboat" sound.
- Step 2 - When you feel warmed up, lightly place the
lips on the beeswax mouthpiece. Most experienced players position the
mouth slightly off center, but beginners may find it easier placing
the lips squarely over the center of the mouthpiece.
- Step 3 - Begin with a small burst of air (like making
a "puh" sound) and continue to buzz the lips. The most common
mistake when learning to play is making the lips to tight and blowing
too hard. Try to relax the lips as much as possible, and don't waste
all of your breath in the first 5 seconds!
Step 4 - Once you can produce a steady drone, play
around with different vowel sounds, changing the size of the mouth cavity,
vocal noises and overtones, and continuous breathing.
How To Care for and Maintain
- Transport and Exposure - Although your didjeridu
is made with durability and mobility in mind, you should avoid exposing
it to the elements for prolonged periods of time (dampness, rain, snow,
etc.). Changes in humidity and altitude will not affect the instrument.
You must NEVER LEAVE YOUR DIDJERIDU IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT or in a very
warm room (including your car, near a heater vent, etc.) because the
beeswax mouthpiece will melt. Don't use your didj as a lever, cane,
bat, or weapon.
- Cleaning - Your didjeridu may be cleaned with a damp
cloth, but don't apply cleansing agents or other cleaning tools.
Avoid playing with dirty hands or leaving your didj exposed to sand
- Maintenance - Should you want or need to remold the
mouthpiece simply warm it under running warm water until it is the consistency
of playdough or silly putty. Overwarming can cause it to become flakey,
which should be avoided. When reinstalling the mouthpiece make sure
there is a consistent seal around the entire top rim of the didj by
pressing the beeswax firmly against the inside wall.
- Transport and Exposure - Eucalyptus is a very hard,
dense wood, which makes it resiliant. However, you should care for your
didgeridoo as you would any other valuable musical instrument. Do not
expose your didj to rain, snow, or sand, and do not leave it in extreme
conditions, such as very hot or very cold temperatures. You must NEVER
LEAVE YOUR DIDJERIDU IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT or in a very warm room (including
your car, near a heater vent, etc.) because the beeswax mouthpiece will
melt. If you need to travel with your didj we would recommend a well
padded travel bag, and some extra padding around the bell and mouth
ends if you anticipate a rough journey. High impacts may crack the wood,
and should be avoided.
- Cleaning - You may clean the outside of your didj
with a damp cloth, but don't use any cleansing agents or scrubbing tools.
After playing your eucalyptus didgeridoo for some time it may develop
a unique odor due to the wood's absorption of the moisture in your breath.
This is natural and will not damage your didgeridoo. If you would like
to restore the natural eucalyptus smell you can use some essential oils,
mixed with water, or other natural anticeptics such as tea tree oil.
Spray a few squirts into the mouth end of your didj, and let it dry.
- Maintenance -
- RIGHT AWAY: When you first get your didjeridu it will need to
adjust to its new home. Avoid playing for longer than 20 minutes
at a time for the first week or so. This will give the wood inside
the bore hole a chance to dry, and will prevent moisture buildup
- LONG TERM: Your eucalyptus didgeridoo was treated with linseed
oil before it was exported from Australia. The exterior was treated,
as well as the inside. Some didjs were stained before they were
oiled. With time the wood may appear dry, and perhaps could use
another coat of linseed oil. However, as linseed oil is a hardening
oil (i.e. when left exposed to air it will harden), it will serve
to harden the wood after it has been absorbed. This will prevent
future coats of linseed oil from soaking in, so only apply very
thin coats, giving many months for the oil to fully dry and harden.
You should not need to apply linseed oil more than once or twice
more in its lifetime.
- SPLITS IN WOOD: All wood is hygoroscopic, meaning it readily
takes up and releases water depending on relative humidity and
exposure to moisture. In dryer climates your didj may develop
some small hairline cracks on the bell or mouth end. These are
inconsequential and will not affect the sound of the didj, and
will often close up when in a more humid environment. And as
you play the didj the moisture from you breath will be absorbed
and released continually to some degree, and may eventually
cause some splitting. Occassionally a check will develop that
goes all the way through the wood, and allows air to escape.
If this is the case you can seal the crack yourself by using
one of the following methods:
- Soften pure beeswax
and mold it into the crack. The wax will harden and seal up
the leak. We have 1
OZ bars of beeswax available for this purpose.
- Super Glue works very well as a permanent fix. The wood will
absorb the glue first, then the glue will build up to fill the
hole. If the crack is too large to be filled with plain Super
Glue, fill the split with fine sawdust, then soak the sawdust
with the glue. This will create a very hard material that is
permanently stuck to the didj. Sand down any lumps or rough
- Size - The size of the opening does affect the playability
and versatility: the larger the hole the easier to play, while a smaller
hole facilitates circular breathing, sustained droning, and vocal tricks.
Beginners will probably appreciate a large mouthpiece opening.
- Reshaping - When played for a long period of time
the mouthpiece will soften because of the heat from the mouth. Taking
small breaks and remolding the mouthpiece will solve the problem. Gently
press the wax into the shape you want and let it cool until firm enough
- Installing a new mouthpiece - Don't be intimidated!
Installing or repairing a mouthpiece is very simple and intuitive. Follow
the steps below for some basic guidelines, and feel free to experiment.
- HEAT AND ROLL: Heat the bar of wax by either placing it in warm
water, heating in microwave on low for short amounts of time, or
using a blow drier on light heat. Be careful to not allow the wax
to melt, as this will alter the properties of the wax and make it
less useable as a mouthpiece. It should be soft enough to easily
- PREPARE DIDJ: Heat a small bit of wax until extremely soft, and
smear this onto the end of the cleaned mouth end of the didj. Also
apply to inside of bore hole about 1" down.
- INSTALL WAX ROLL: Making sure the wax on the mouth end, and the
wax roll are warm and malleable, place roll onto didj end and push
down firmly with thumb and index finger. Be sure to create a tight
seal between the wax and the wood. The inside wall should have wax
extending down about 1", gradually tapered from the top to
- SMOOTH OUTSIDE LIP: Once you have a solid seal shape the outside
of the wax. It shoud be rounded and comfortable to play. Make sure
the size is optimal for your player level and preference.
- CLEAN IT UP: After getting the shape you want remove any excess
wax from the outside that may be hanging over the wood or have uneven
edges. You should be able to peel it off with your fingers, or you
can use a knife for a cleaner line.
History of the Didgeridoo
The didjeridu (did-jury-doo) is possibly the most ancient
woodwind instrument known to man. The native Aborigines of Australia
use the didjerid


Question: Does Milk Cause Pus?
What does GREY pus mean?
Does pasteurized milk have pus?
Why is cow milk white?
Milk is naturally a white substance due to the make-up of water and other components including fat and protein that mix together to form tiny particles which reflect light. … When light hits these casein micelles it causes the light to refract and scatter resulting in milk appearing white.
Is there pus in UK milk?
In the UK, a third of all dairy cows have mastitis each year – a bacterial infection of the udders. Like us, cows produce pus when they are fighting infection. … Average UK levels are around 200,000 pus cells per millilitre – that's around one million cells in every teaspoonful of milk!
Does salt draw out infection?
Should you squeeze pus out?
What does the color of pus mean?
How bad is milk for you?
How much of milk is pus?
Does pus mean infection?
How do you clean pus?
Does cheese have pus?
Many cheeses are made with rennet, an enzyme that comes from calves' stomach lining. … Cheese—like all dairy products—contains pus from cows whose udders get bacterial infections when the cows are treated like milk machines by the dairy industry. Cheese is loaded with artery-clogging saturated fat and cholesterol.
Does almond milk have pus?
The government should ensure that milk cartons are labelled with the pus content, but if you don't want to drink pus, you can buy or make soya, almond, rice, oat or any nut milk you like without any pus in it," says Heather Mills McCartney, patron of the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation.
Is milk a cow's mucus?
Is it cruel to drink cow's milk?
Cow's milk is intended only for baby cows—and it's cruel to take the milk away from the calves for whom it is clearly intended. … Milk, which may contribute to osteoporosis and numerous other health issues, is the last place you should be getting it."
Does milk cause pus in wounds?
Is pus a good sign?
Is there poop in milk?
Is milk really dyed white?
Is milk bleached?
Do they bleach milk to make it white? No. Milk is milk colored all on it's own. … Skim milk might have a tint of blue but unless it's a flavored milk, nothing is being added that changes milk's color.
What color pus is bad?


Architecture + Design
This Nuclear-Powered Superyacht Is Longer Than the Titanic and Costs $700 Million
Designed to attract the best and brightest minds in exploring and combating climate change, the vessel plans to be a "science city" on the water
yacht in the water
Measuring 150 feet at its widest—almost the length of a football field—the sleek ship includes an extraordinary observation deck on the bow.All photos are courtesy of Iddes Yachts
A nuclear-powered gigayacht longer than the Titanic, with 22 state-of-the art laboratories and a 13-story "science sphere," might sound like the floating headquarters of a criminal mastermind. But Earth 300 is actually a revolutionary exploration vessel designed to investigate climate change and other challenges that face our planet. Designed by naval architect Iván Salas Jefferson, founder of Iddes Yachts, the 300-meter vessel has a radically aerodynamic look. It's been envisioned as an "extreme technology platform," incorporating robotics, AI, and quantum computing to attract the best and brightest minds from a wealth of fields. A Davos on water, if you will.
Such a bold vision doesn't come cheap—right now the price tag for the ship, being constructed by Polish naval architecture firm NED, hovers between $500 and $700 million. Designed to resemble Earth, the orb's "science city" will house top climate scientists, who will use the ship's state-of-the-art tech to develop innovative solutions.
The vessel is designed to house top climate scientists.
"We wanted to create a design that would inspire," Salas Jefferson said in a statement. "When one looks at the sphere, we want them to be inspired to protect Earth. When one walks into the sphere, now housing the science city, and feels the action of all the ongoing scientific works, we want them to be inspired to become an alchemist of global solutions."
Measuring 150 feet at its widest—almost the length of a football field—the sleek ship includes an extraordinary observation deck on the bow, a foredeck helipad to transport passengers to and from the vessel, and a selection of advanced underwater expedition vehicles for deep-sea exploration.
"The ship will introduce features found on cruise, expedition, research, and luxury yachts, but she will be none of them," said Aaron Olivera, Earth 300's chief executive. "We wanted to build the Olympic torch of global science, to expand our knowledge and understanding of the universe, both above and below the ocean's surface."
The orb is the most striking design element of the yacht.
The project's list of backers is impressive and includes IBM, Triton Submarines, EYOS Expeditions, and RINA, an international leader in maritime safety. TerraPower, the nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates, devised the technology for the onboard molten-salt reactor, which will provide zero-emissions energy.
Expected to launch in 2025, Earth 300 will have room for a complement of 160 scientists from a variety of disciplines, as well as 165 crew members and dozens of experts-in-residences and student researchers.
There will also be spots for 40 VIP guests, who will pay $3 million each for the privilege. That's more than 10 times the cost of a seat on Virgin Galactic. With so many looking spaceward, why develop a cutting-edge seafaring vessel?
"The oceans are dying," Salas Jefferson told Architectural Digest. "Having been born in Palma de Mallorca, I've seen it firsthand in the Mediterranean. Now is the time to reboot, reconnect, and redirect our planet's destiny. Our oceans keep us—and our planet—alive, and Earth 300's mission is to protect our oceans and ensure their health for generations to come." Space may be the future, Salas Jefferson says, but "today, Earth is our only home."


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BACKGROUND: Experimental and epidemiological evidence suggests that prolactin might play a role in the etiology of breast cancer. We analyzed the relationship of prediagnostic circulating prolactin levels with the risk of breast cancer by menopausal status, use of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) at blood donation, and by estrogen and progesterone receptor status of the breast tumors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Conditional logistic regression was used to analyze the data from a case-control study nested within the prospective European EPIC cohort, including 2250 invasive breast cancer and their matched control subjects. RESULTS: Statistically significant heterogeneity in the association of prolactin levels with breast cancer risk between women who were either preor postmenopausal at the time of blood donation was observed (Phet = 0.04). Higher serum levels of prolactin were associated with significant increase in the risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women [odds ratio (OR)Q4-Q1 = 1.29 (95% confidence interval, CI, 1.05-1.58), Ptrend = 0.09]; however, this increase in risk seemed to be confined to women who used postmenopausal HRT at blood donation [ORQ4-Q1 = 1.45 (95% CI 1.08-1.95), Ptrend = 0.01], whereas no statistically significant association was found for the non-users of HRT [ORQ4-Q1 = 1.11 (95%CI 0.83-1.49), Ptrend = 0.80] (Phet = 0.08). Among premenopausal women, a statistically non-significant inverse association was observed [ORQ4-Q1 = 0.70 (95% CI 0.48-1.03), Ptrend = 0.16]. There was no heterogeneity in the prolactin-breast cancer association by hormone receptor status of the tumor. CONCLUSION: Our study indicates that higher circulating levels of prolactin among the postmenopausal HRT users at baseline may be associated with increased breast cancer risk.
Original publication
Journal article
Ann Oncol
Publication Date
1422 - 1428
breast cancer, estrogen receptor, hormone replacement therapy, progesterone receptor, prolactin levels, prospective cohort, Breast Neoplasms, Case-Control Studies, Cohort Studies, Female, Humans, Postmenopause, Premenopause, Prolactin, Risk Factors


Transition Year Program (TYP) at York University
Ready for a unique opportunity?
The Transition Year Program* (TYP) at York University is a special access program for youth (19+) and adults who are passionate about attending university. TYP@York provides an opportunity to transition to university for those that have previously experienced social and financial barriers to accessing the formal education system.
1. Write your personal statement
We want to understand your personal situation and what has led you to our program. In this way, we can better determine whether this program is right for you. You must type or handwrite a statement to tell us about yourself. Personal statements are typically 1-2 pages in length. Include the following:
 1. your current life situation;
 2. why you want to study at university;
 3. the educational, social, financial and/or personal difficulties that may have acted as barriers to your qualifying for entry to university in the usual way;
 4. what has prompted you to consider university at this time;
 5. the skills you bring; and
 6. your career interests and how they will be enhanced by a university education.
2. Obtain two reference letters
Consider who knows you well and can best speak to your personality, skills, and preparedness for an academic program like TYP (preferably other than a relative). Examples of suitable referees might include a counsellor, teacher, member of a community organization, coach, or religious leader. Each letter should help us to understand what skills and qualities you have that will help you to succeed at university.
Cover pages for reference letters are included in the application form. Provide a cover page to each of your referees. Ask your referees to write a reference letter on your behalf.
Reference letters can be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by your referee or placed in a sealed envelope and submitted with your application.
3. Request school transcript(s), if applicable
Although your previous record in education is not a criterion for admission to this program, we require an official transcript from your high school (normally having completed some grade 11) and from any postsecondary educational institution that you have attended. If a transcript is unavailable, please include a note telling us why.
How to obtain your high-school transcript
There may be a small charge to order a copy of your high school or postsecondary transcript. For privacy reasons, the request for a transcript must come from you. Contact or visit the school directly for further information. The school is required by law to ask for proof of who you are (e.g. birth certificate, driver's license) before providing a copy of your transcript. Ask them to place your transcript in a sealed envelope and then attach this envelope to your TYP application.
4. Complete and submit the application form
This form provides us with your personal information, educational background (in brief), employment history, the names of your references and contact information. You are encouraged to include any additional information that you believe will strengthen your application.
Proof of Status
Applicants who are non-citizen Permanent Residents of Canada or Convention Refugees will be required to submit proof of status from the Canadian government before being eligible to participate in this program.
Submit your application to:
Office of Admissions
(Transition Year Program)
Bennett Centre for Student Services (third floor)
York University
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, On M3J 1P3
What happens after you apply
The TYP Admission Committee reviews your application and considers how well you meet all the eligibility criteria including assessing your commitment to a university education. You will receive a letter with the admission decision in mid-June.
As there are a limited number of spaces, you may not be admitted to the program at this time. However, we will retain your application and encourage you to update your information in time for the next admission cycle and/or recommend other program opportunities that may be more suitable for you.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to eligible students who have been admitted to the Program. Once you have submitted your TYP application, we will provide information sessions for you to learn how to apply for and receive financial support.


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Tea compared to water for hydration by NHS Knowledge Service
Drinking four to six mugs of tea a day is as good for keeping
you hydrated as a litre of water," reported the Daily
Mail. It said the finding disproves "the idea that regular tea
drinking can dehydrate the body because of its caffeine
The newspaper report is of a trial of 21 volunteers, which
compared hydration levels in people drinking four mugs of tea with
their levels when drinking the same amount of water on two
different days. The study, sponsored by the UK Tea Advisory Panel,
which in turn is sponsored by the UK tea industry, found no
difference in hydration levels when tea or water was drunk.
It is perhaps unsurprising that in terms of hydration there was
little difference in the two experimental conditions. The important
question is whether caffeine is a diuretic, but this study did not
measure the caffeine in the tea. It also cannot comment on which of
the two drinks - tea or water - are healthier overall.
Where did the story come from?
The study was carried out by researchers from Fife and Reading.
It is available on the website of the Tea Advisory Panel, which
also funded the research. The Daily Mail says the research
was or is due to be published by a journal, but this publication
was not available at time of writing.
There is limited information about the methods used in the
study. The newspaper appears to have based its conclusion that tea
is as good as water on the finding that they both led to similar
levels of hydration. It also stated that the study is 'a
high-quality clinical trial'. This may be true, although there is
limited methodological detail on which to base this conclusion and
the study was small, including only 21 men.
What kind of research was this?
The Tea Advisory Panel's website reports that this is a
randomised crossover trial. There is limited further detail
provided about the study's methods. Twenty-one healthy males aged
20 to 55 years old were enrolled. The study excluded people taking
medication that may impact on markers of hydration, those who may
be allergic to test ingredients, smokers and those with excessive
caffeine intake (more than 10 cups of coffee per day). The same
group of men were assessed during a 24-hour period of tea drinking,
then a 24-hour period of water drinking. Measures of hydration were
compared between the two experimental conditions.
What did the research involve?
Before the study began, baseline measures of hydration were
taken. This included a blood and a urine sample to measure total
urine volume and other markers of hydration, including creatinine
concentration, osmolality of urine and the concentration of certain
electrolytes. The blood sample was used to measure levels of
electrolytes along with total protein concentration, urea,
creatinine and osmolality.
In a crossover trial, the expected methodology is to randomise
the participants to their starting condition, i.e. some will start
with the tea drinking while the others start with the water
drinking. The groups are then swapped over with a period in between
to negate the effects of the initial treatment. There isn't enough
detail in the publication of this study to determine whether or how
this crossover was done. However, the website describes that on the
first study day, volunteers were presented with four cups of tea
four hours apart, drinking a total of 960ml of black tea. Blood
tests were taken at 0, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 hours, and urine was
collected at 24 hours. Standard meals were provided.
After day one, the participants fasted for 10 hours, although
they were allowed water. They also abstained from caffeine, alcohol
and vigorous exercise for 24 hours. They were then offered four
cups of hot water on day two in a set up similar to the previous
day's experimental conditions. Presumably, those who started with
tea then crossed over to the water condition, although this aspect
of the methods is not discussed.
At the end of the study, hydration levels were compared between
test days one and two to determine whether there was a difference
between tea and water drinking.
What were the basic results?
Nineteen of the 21 participants completed the study and were
available for analysis. There was no difference in measures of
hydration between the two study days in terms of 24-hour urine
volume, blood osmolality or other measures.
How did the researchers interpret the
The researchers conclude that their study agrees with others
which have found that moderate consumption of caffeine from
caffeinated drinks has no adverse effect on hydration. They note
that they did not measure caffeine levels in this current study but
expect them to be about 200mg/day. They say that they are going to
examine the effects of six cups of tea on hydration in a separate
This is a small study and it has not been possible to appraise
the research fully given the limited details presented in the Tea
Advisory Panels website. It suggests that, at least in terms of
hydration, consumption of equivalent amounts of water and tea over
the course of a day deliver the same level of hydration. Of
- The report says that the level of caffeine in the tea was not
measured, so it is not possible to say whether all participants
received the same dose or what the exact dose was.
- The authors say they used black, i.e. regular tea. The results
may not apply to other teas.
- It is possible that the diuretic effect of tea is evident at
higher doses of caffeine. The researchers aim to conduct further
studies of people drinking more tea. If these are conducted, it
seems reasonable to include women in the trial too.
The finding that water and moderate tea consumption are equally
hydrating are perhaps unsurprising.
The important question here is whether caffeine is a diuretic.
However, this study did not measure the caffeine in the tea that
was given. It also cannot comment on which of the two drinks - tea
or water - is healthier overall.
Source: NHS Choices (_URL_) - NHS
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These general-purpose device pages introduce semiconductor products having a variety of characteristics and functions. Here, we compare the function of each product to a part of the human body.
Although microcomputers (MCUs) that analyze information and give instructions to the system are key devices and in this analogy the equivalent of the brain, just as the human body does not function solely from the brain alone, electronic devices too are made up of a variety of parts that each have a role to play. There are parts that see and hear information from the outside world, parts that learn and remember, parts that convey the intentions of the brain to the rest of the body, parts that take in energy from the outside world and convey it to the rest of the body, parts that eliminate foreign substances, and so on. General-purpose devices support your system by providing the various functions that surround an MCU.
- MOSFET Cross Reference Search released. 23 Aug 2011
- Technology Highlight, "About Power Supply" and "About PFC" released. 15 Jul 2011
- Content and design of the General-Purpose Devices page (this page) updated. 7 Jul 2011


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You have two main options when creating a vision board with your kids. The first is to create a physical board together, and the second is to create a digital vision board. The question is, which version is more effective?
There are pros and cons to each option. Therefore, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with these differences before deciding which one to attempt with your child.
Here, we'll explore digital and physical vision boards, the differences between them and how to choose the right one to create with your kids.
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What are physical and digital vision boards?
Physical vision boards are the most common type created by both adults and children. They typically consist of images cut out of magazines or photos, stuck onto a whiteboard or cork board.
Digital vision boards are created online. Images are taken from the internet, arrange using graphic design software and then printed off to be displayed.
What are the main differences between them?
There are a few notable differences between physical and digital vision boards. The main one being how they are created.
It takes a little more effort to create a physical board as you need to go through the motions of cutting and pasting. However, they do give you a lot more versatility in terms of design. You can use images and quotes, or you could even add physical items onto the board. With digital vision boards, you can only use digital materials.
One of the downsides of physical vision boards, is that you do need materials on hand that you can use. This means investing in magazines. If you don't have a magazine subscription, it can get expensive finding the right materials for the board. With a digital vision board on the other hand, all of the materials you find are free.
However, while the materials for digital boards are free, printing them out professionally can make them more expensive. So, if you're on a budget, you'll want to stick to printing them onto photo paper.
You and your child will also need a few more skills to create a digital vision board. Teaching them how to use graphic design software can be tricky. With physical boards on the other hand, your child likely already has the skills to create one.
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How to choose the best vision board for you and your child
So, now you know the differences between physical and digital vision boards, the question is how do you choose which one to create with your child? It helps to ask yourself the following:
- Is your child familiar with digital software?
- How much are you willing to spend?
- Does your child learn more from physically doing something?
- How much time do you have to spare?
If your child isn't familiar with digital software, it can be challenging teaching them how to create a digital vision board. However, if you do have the time and they are old enough to learn, you could use it as an opportunity to teach your child a new skill. If they are likely to struggle, a physical board might be your better option.
How much you're willing to spend is also important as a professional looking digital vision board can be expensive. Similarly, if you don't have magazines lying around, buying some could also really add up.
Physical vision boards are great for kids who learn more by physically doing something. If they've actively put together the vision board, they will be more connected to it and therefore more likely to find it effective. However, some kids are more digitally minded, so consider the personality of your child when choosing between them.
Both physical and digital vision boards take time to create. However, digital boards do tend to take a little more time. So, consider any time restrictions you may have before making a decision.
Both digital and physical vision boards have their advantages. It's important to be aware of both the pros and cons before choosing which one to create with your child.
Which vision board would you choose for yourself and your child? Comment below.


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Occasion: 13th International Symposium on Orthogonal Polynomials, Special Functions and Applications, Minisymposium on Symbolic Computation and Special Functions
It was shown by Gessel that the Apéry numbers, introduced by Apéry in his proof of the irrationality of \(\zeta(3)\), are periodic modulo \(8\). We investigate this, and other divisibility results, for Apéry-like numbers. For instance, we prove that the Almkvist-Zudilin numbers are periodic modulo \(8\) as well. The ingredients of our proof are a multivariate rational function whose diagonals are the Almkvist-Zudilin numbers and a theorem originating with Furstenberg which states that, modulo a fixed prime power, these values have algebraic generating function and, hence, can be generated by a finite state automaton. As demonstrated recently by Rowland and Yassawi, these automata can be computed mechanically.
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GL-Assessment, NFER and Letts
You will frequently hear of or see references to "NFER" papers in connection with the 11+. NFER (Nelson Foundation for Educational Research) used to set the 11+ test papers in the majority of the regions and published key practice papers for the 11+.
Most schools and tuition centres direct parents to acquire these papers however these papers are no longer printed under the NFER name.
The following should clarify the situation:
- NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research, sometimes referred to as NFER Nelson or even NFERnelson) was recently acquired by Granada Learning (also referred to as GL-Assessment, GL-A).
- NFER /GL-Assessment papers are used in most of the 164 UK Grammar Schools' selective entrance exams as well as many of the Independent Schools entrance examinations.
- Until March 2010 NFER papers were distributed by Letts Educational.
- NFER papers are now distributed directly by Granada Learning (GL-Assessment, GL-A).
- NFER /GL-Assessment have NOT produced any new practice papers; the papers sold for familiarisation are still the same as those sold in 1990s which were labelled 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D in each subject. However they have indicated that in the future they will create more practice papers, hence the new cover designs are called "Pack 1" and the papers in each subject are now labelled in numerical sequence: Paper 1, Paper 2 etc.
- NFER /GL-Assessment has re-packaged the same pre-existing papers mentioned above under new covers and new ISBN numbers (see table below).
- Meanwhile Letts have adopted the same old animal covers (with giraffes, fish etc) they used for NFER distribution to launch their own new set of 11Plus practice papers. One way to distinguish themselves is Letts have put a bright yellow sticker on the covers indicating "New Papers", however many parents wrongly assume that NFER have produced a new batch of practice papers. Note – the new Letts 11 plus papers have a different ISBN numbers.
- During the transition you can recognise Letts packs distributing NFER papers by checking for the GL-Assessment Logo on the bottom left hand side of the front cover.
- The following table shows the equivalent packs (i.e. same contents but different ISBN numbers).
|OLD Letts/ NFER ISBN||NEW GL-Assessment/ NFER ISBN||New NFER/ GL-Assessment Title|
|9780708703861||9780708719879||Verbal Reasoning Pack 1–Multiple-Choice|
|9780708703793||9780708719909||Verbal Reasoning Pack 1–Standard|
|9780708703885||9780708719855||Maths Pack 1–Multiple-Choice|
|9780708703816||9780708719886||Maths Pack 1–Standard|
|9780708703878||9780708719862||Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1– Multiple-Choice|
|9780708703809||9780708719893||Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1– Standard|
|9780708703892||9780708719848||English Pack 1– Multiple Choice|


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The mission of the Church of Unconditional Love is to educate and help as many people as possible to empower themselves by learning to connect to the power of unconditional love, and to use that power to make changes in their own lives as well as the world around them.
Church of Unconditional Love - Foundation Beliefs:
1. Everything - living and non-living - is an expression of one power.
2. Unconditional love is what the power of the universe feels like; when we are connected to that power, we feel unconditional love.
3. Every person has the innate potential to learn to live in a state of unconditional love, using the practices of this church.
4. The power of unconditional love can be aimed at all problems and challenges, as well as other people; and it will transform, just as light transforms darkness.
5. In order to see change, we need to love what is - exactly as it is - that is where the real power lies.
6. The state of unconditional love is the most powerful state a person can embody; and it is possible to live in this state, through practice.
7. Every individual, in any given moment, is trying to feel better.
8. Every individual is unconsciously creating their own life experiences; therefore, the answer to all problems and challenges lies inside the person experiencing them. Each person, unknowingly, has the power to change their experiences by learning to use that power.


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Does this patient have volume depletion? Is this patient volume depleted? The term "'volume," as used here, is used to describe extracellular fluid volume. Because the extracellular fluid is composed primarily of NaCl and water (with some NaHCO3 and some potassium), the term volume depletion reflects a deficiency in both NaCl and water. Another term…
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Bird's Custard
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Bird's Custard
A tin of Bird's Custard powder and prepared custard in a measuring jug
Type Custard
Place of origin United Kingdom
Creator Alfred Bird
Main ingredients cornflour, milk
Cookbook: Bird's Custard Media: Bird's Custard
Bird's Custard was first formulated and first cooked by Alfred Bird in 1837, because his wife was allergic to eggs,[1] the key ingredient used to thicken traditional custard.
In some regions, such as Australia and the United Kingdom, the popularity of this type of dessert is such that it is simply known as "custard". In such cases, general usage of the word may be more likely to refer to the "Bird's" custard rather than to the traditional egg-based variety.
Bird's Custard and other brands mimicking its composition are also popular in India, where a large portion of the populace follows a vegetarian diet, although ovo-lacto variants are also available.
In recent years, "instant" versions (containing powdered milk and sugar and requiring only hot water) and ready-made custard in tins, plastic pots and cartons have also become popular.
Brand recognition[edit]
A food and drink survey carried out in 2000 found 99% of customers recognised the brand,[citation needed] which accounts for 45% of the custard consumed in the UK.[citation needed] Bird's Custard is also exported to several countries. Bird's Custard can often be found in many popular grocery supermarkets.
In addition to the Bird's brand, generic cornflour-based custards are widely available.
Until 2009 many Bird's products, such as its instant custard powder, contained hydrogenated vegetable oil, a product now banned in some countries due to health concerns relating to heart disease. Since then all Bird's custards have moved to non-hydrogenated vegetable oil.[2]
Alfred Bird and Sons Ltd.[edit]
After he discovered his custard was popular, Bird formed Alfred Bird and Sons Ltd. in Birmingham. By 1843, the company was also making the newly invented baking powder and, by 1844, was promoting custard powder nationally. By 1895, the company was producing blancmange powder, jelly powder, and egg substitute. In World War I, Bird's Custard was supplied to the British armed forces.
The company was one of the early users of promotional items and colourful advertising campaigns. The famous 'three bird' logo, however, was relatively late in arriving, only introduced in 1929.
World War II saw rationing and serious production limits. Shortly after the war, Bird's was purchased by the General Foods Corporation, which was itself taken over by Philip Morris in the 1980s and merged into Kraft Foods. Although the Bird's Custard product remains, the company itself is now just a brand. In late 2004, Kraft sold Bird's Custard and some other Kraft brands to Premier Foods, who are the current owners.[3][4]
In 1958, the company acquired Monk and Glass, a rival custard powder manufacturer based in London.[5]
The original custard factory has long ceased to exist, but the larger factory Bird's opened in Gibb Street remains (production was relocated to Banbury in 1964, along with the factory gates, featuring the company logo), and has been adapted as the Custard Factory arts centre.
In 1981, a dust explosion occurred at the Banbury factory when corn starch powder mixed with air, forming an explosive mixture.[6]
Physical properties[edit]
Though cooked custard is a weak gel, viscous and thixotropic, a suspension of uncooked custard powder (starch) in water, with the proper proportions, has the opposite rheological property: it is negative thixotropic, or dilatant, which is to say that it becomes more viscous when under pressure. This suspension is termed oobleck and often used in science demonstrations of non-Newtonian fluids. The popular-science programme Brainiac: Science Abuse demonstrated dilatancy dramatically by filling a swimming pool with this mixture and having presenter Jon Tickle walk across it.
 1. ^ Mann, M (1973). Workers on the Move: The Sociology of Relocation. CUP Archive. p. 68. ISBN 9780521087018.
 2. ^ "Deadly fats: why are we still eating them?". The Independent (London). 10 June 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2010.
 3. ^ "Delight as Premier gets the cream of custard", Article dated 9 December 2004, retrieved 14 March 2006.
 4. ^ "Premier gobbles up Bird's Custard", Article dated 10 December 2004, retrieved 14 March 2006.
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 6. ^ "Corn Starch Dust Explosion at General Foods Ltd, Banbury, Oxfordshire – 18th November 1981". Great Britain: January 1983. Occupational Health & Safety Information Service, UK. ISBN 0-11-883673-0
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Newman-Conway Sequence
Difficulty Level Easy
Frequently asked in Amazon Honeywell
Dynamic Programming Math Sequence
Problem Statement
The problem "Newman-Conway Sequence" states that you are given an input integer "n". Then you need to print first nth element of the Newman-Conway Sequence.
n = 6
n = 10
Since the output elements represent the sixth and tenth element of the Newman-Conway Sequence. The output is absolutely correct.
Approach to find Newman-Conway Sequence
The Newman-Conway Sequence is a sequence whose each term satisfies the following recurrence relation.
P(1) = P(2) = 1
Newman-Conway Sequence
Now we need to print the nth number from the sequence. There can be two methods because each element of the sequence is dependent on the previously generated elements. So, one of the ways is to use recursion but this method is inefficient. Because we will be solving for each element many times, as we keep on calculating for higher terms in the series. Thus we need to perform a much more number of computations. So to resolve this problem of re-computation. We may use Dynamic Programming which can highly improve the efficiency of the algorithm. Currently, the recursive algorithm needs exponential time complexity. We can reduce it to a linear solution because there is only a single state.
So, in the dynamic programming solution. We will create an array that will store the elements which come before the nth element. That is all the elements from the first element to (n-1)th element. Then using these precomputed we will find our nth element. Since we have all the numbers which need to precomputed before nth number. We can easily use these values instead of calculating the required elements again and again. This technique is used to reduce the time complexity of
C++ code to find nth Newman-Conway Sequence element
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using namespace std;
int main(){
 // element to be printed
 int n;cin>>n;
 int dp[n+1];
 dp[0] = 0;
 dp[1] = dp[2] = 1;
 dp[i] = dp[dp[i-1]] + dp[i-dp[i-1]];
Java code to find nth Newman-Conway Sequence element
import java.util.*;
class Main{
 public static void main(String[] args){
 Scanner sc = new Scanner(;
 // eleemnt to be printed
 int n = sc.nextInt();
 int dp[] = new int[n+1];
 dp[0] = 0;
 dp[1] = 1;
 dp[2] = 1;
Complexity Analysis
Time Complexity
O(N), because we simply ran a single loop to find the nth element of the sequence. Thus the time complexity is linear.
Space Complexity
O(N), since we have used a DP array to store the intermediate results which were required for the computation of nth element. The space complexity is also linear.
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What is a Pennyweight of Gold? What is a Gram of Gold?
These are the most frequently asked questions we receive at GoldFellow. It's problematic for everyone as it doesn't relate to any measurement we currently use in our daily life. Pennyweights, however are still commonly used in the U.S. jewelry industry but we prefer to use the more accurate and globally recognized Grams (metric) as our unit of measure.
There are 20 pennyweights also referred to as DWT in an ounce. There are also 31.1 grams in an ounce. As we are talking about precious metals I'll use gold in my example throughout this post.
Many of our customers are weighing their valuables on home kitchen or postal scales of either mechanical or digital make. Most measure in grams and ounces, particularly when weighing food. The grams shown on your scale are not the same as the grams used in gold! You are measuring on a device that uses 28 grams per ounce while gold is measured in troy ounces. There are 31.1 grams per Troy ounce. The simplest way to use your home scale is to multiply the number showing as ounces by 20. That's it. If your scale shows 3.5 oz you have approximately 70 pennyweight. 1.5oz is about 30 pennyweight and so on. (Same for silver and platinum)
Ok, now for measuring your gold in grams. The scale shows 3.5 ounces. Multiply by 31.1 and it comes to 108.85 grams of gold. If it's 1.5 oz x 31.1=46.65 grams.
Lastly, if you would like to know a price per gram, follow this formula. $20 per pennyweight is$12.86 per gram. To convert simply divide $20 by 1.555=$12.86. Try $18 dwt divided by 1.555 and you get $11.58 gram
As the founder of the largest wholesale gold jewelry manufacturer in the United States, I built a reputation upon doing business ethically. My company supplied gold jewelry to the most respected jewelry stores, department stores, discount big box retailers and TV shopping networks in America. Though I sold my company to Warren Buffet's Berkshire-Hathaway in 2007, my reputation in the jewelry industry remains impeccable.
Our founders began selling gold jewelry to America's leading jewelry retailers in 1977, ultimately becoming the largest manufacturer and distributor of gold jewelry in the United States. During 30 years of working in the gold jewelry industry, GoldFellow's™ founders sold and distributed over 50 million pieces of 10kt, 14kt and 18kt gold jewelry such as chains, bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings and more. That's over 300 tons of GOLD!
Over the course of time, many of these jewelry items ended up in drawers, locked away for safe keeping or at the bottom of your jewelry box.
These gold items are made from precious metal, and with gold prices at an all time high, have significant value when sold to the right company. GoldFellow™ is that company. GoldFellow™ was started with the goal of providing consumers a trusted, safe and convenient way to sell their unwanted gold, platinum and silver jewelry for cash. We now offer our 30 years of expertise to you. GoldFellow's™ mission is to pay you top dollar for your gold, platinum and silver


Is a number Power of Two
Last week, I was reading through an article written by Bill Venners (don't read this now). Though the purpose of the article is to highlight some of the key interviewing techniques, I was excited by Josh Bloch question, "Finding is a number power of 2".
After finding few answers other than the one mentioned in the above article, I put the same question to some of my colleagues/friends. Most of them (99% of people, including me) immediately came up with the following answer "recursive (Number/2)==0, then power of 2" or continuous multiplication with 2 gives that number, as shown below
int number = 8;
int tempNumber = 1;
 System.out.println("Power of");
 System.out.println("Not a power of");
Yes, the above solve the problem in hand, but is this an efficient one? Will this work for large numbers or gives overflow issues? For sure I can't see this solution as an efficient one. So I contacted my genius friend Sree. Not to the surprise, he came up with a more efficient solution. I and 99% of my friends have seen the problem in decimal but Sree has seen it in bits. Without further ado let us see the (one line) code
 System.out.println(((number&(number-1))==0)?"Power of":"Not a power of");
Hope you too accept it to be more efficient than mine  One other solution proposed by Josh Bloch in the article (now read it) is
System.out.println(((number&(-number))==number)?"Power of":"Not a power of");
Which answer you came up with? Hey did you come up with some new one? Let us know the same.
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 1. fiddling with operators and bits..
 if bitwise X-OR of number and -number == 0, then power or 2. Else, Not a power of 2.
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Question: What Is Veal Parmesan Made Of?
What cut of meat is veal parmesan?
Veal is known for its tender texture and delicate flavor, and can be purchased in many of the same beef cuts you're probably already familiar with–roasts, chops, ribs, ground and cutlets. For Veal Parmesan, we'll be using veal cutlets or veal scallopini.
What is a veal cutlet?
Veal cutlets are thin, boneless portions of meat taken from the leg of the animal. Treat veal cutlets how you would any other thin, breaded cutlet (like chicken breast or pork). Season well and use a three-step breading process (flour, egg, then breadcrumbs).
Why is it called veal parmesan?
Firstly the dish is Chicken, Veal, etc Parmigiano, not parmesan. It simply means that the dish originated in the region in and around Parma, Italy. It does not have anything to do with the type of cheese.
How many calories are in veal parmesan?
Veal Parmesan (1 serving) contains 139g of carbs, 102g of protein, 84g of fat, and 1750 calories.
Is veal healthy to eat?
It's healthier, too; it has less fat and cholesterol than beef, and is an even better source of nutrients like protein, riboflavin and B6. Pasture-raised veal has much of the flavor of beef but is leaner and moister. Chefs in particular are enthusiastic about using it.
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What animal is veal?
Veal is the meat from calves, mostly pure-bred male dairy calves. In many countries, including the UK, veal production is closely linked to the dairy industry; male dairy calves cannot produce milk and are often considered unsuitable for beef production.
How are calves killed for veal?
Calves raised to make veal are severely confined. Veal calves live the entirety of their short lives in " veal crates," wooden crates that severely restrict the calves ' movement. These crates are typically only 2.5 feet wide at most and have slatted wooden floors.
Is veal really a baby cow?
What is veal? It is the meat of a baby cow, a calf that has been starved to death so that the meat is pale pink, almost white. The veal calf industry is among the worst of all the kinds of intensive animal agriculture.
What is the most tender cut of veal?
The Veal Tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts on the animal. It is lean and therefore needs to be cooked quickly at a high temperature to maintain moisture. Whole tenderloins can be roasted or grilled and barbequed. Veal Tenderloin portions are cut from a Denuded Tenderloin.
Does veal taste different than beef?
But how does the meat taste different? Well, veal is slightly more tender than beef, due to the muscles not being worked for as long as the muscles of beef and it has a much more delicate flavour. Veal is actually easier for our bodies to digest than beef is because of how much more tender the meat is.
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Is Chicken Parmesan really Italian?
Chicken parmigiana, or chicken parmesan ( Italian pollo alla parmigiana ), is a dish that consists of breaded chicken breast covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella, parmesan, or provolone cheese. The dish originated from 20th-century Italian diaspora.
How many calories is chicken parmesan?
How many carbs are in a veal cutlet?
Classics Breaded Veal Cutlets (1 serving) contains 24g of carbs, 28g of protein, 10g of fat, and 320 calories.
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