text: Careers Finding a Job Important Cognitive Skills That Employers Value Definition & Examples of Cognitive Skills Share PINTEREST Email Print anyaberkut / Getty Images Finding a Job Job Searching Skills & Keywords Resumes Salary & Benefits Letters & Emails Job Listings Job Interviews Cover Letters Career Advice Best Jobs Work-From-Home Jobs Internships Table of Contents Expand What Are Cognitive Skills? Examples of Cognitive Skills in the Workplace Workplace Cognitive Skills: A – Z List How to Highlight Your Skills By Alison Doyle Alison Doyle Alison Doyle is a job search expert and one of the industry's most highly-regarded job search and career experts. Alison brings extensive experience in corporate human resources, management, and career development, which she has adapted for her freelance work. She is also the founder of CareerToolBelt.com, which provides simple and straightforward advice for every step of your career. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 11/30/21 Virtually all jobs—even those that primarily involve manual labor—require workers to exercise their cognitive skills—their "thinking skills," in other words. While not all employers use the phrase "cognitive skills" in job descriptions, it is important for job seekers to be able to demonstrate that they have the types of cognitive skills the employers want. Here's an overview of cognitive skills, examples, and tips for showing employers you have the skills that they need. What Are Cognitive Skills? Cognitive skills include the ability to learn, process, and apply knowledge, analyze and reason, and evaluate and decide. Cognitive skills also include the skills associated with perception, memory, judgment, and language. They are generally based on abilities that seem to be inborn, in that some people can develop abilities that others cannot. At least, not without considerably greater effort. And yet cognitive skills must be developed and practiced to reach their full potential. In other words, it is possible to become more skilled, with a little work. Examples of Cognitive Skills in the Workplace Employers are likely to look for cognitive skills in an applied form. That is, no one will ask in an interview, "can you think?" but the interviewer may ask how well the candidate can do specific tasks that require thinking. When preparing for an interview, for each task you wish to highlight, be sure to prepare specific examples of occasions when you did that task in a professional context. Do not expect the interviewer to take your word for it that you have certain skills. The following are examples of applied cognitive skills as they might appear in a job description. Digest Reading Material It means reading and understanding a text, thinking about it, or analyzing it. Exploring literature in a scholarly sense is one example. Reading a manual and then adapting the processes described in a new situation is another. Draw Inferences from Patterns of Events If the copier breaks every Friday, what is causing the problem? Something is because such a pattern is unlikely to occur by chance. If you can notice the pattern and identify and resolve the issue, you can save your company time, money, and frustration. This sort of reasoning can be very valuable to an employer. Analyze Problems and Evaluate Options Anyone can apply a standard solution to a standard problem. But, deciding which of several possible solutions is appropriate takes some real thinking. As does the act of deciding which of several problems to attempt to solve first. Brainstorm Solutions Brainstorming means coming up with a long list of possible solutions without stopping to analyze which ones might be correct. Although analysis itself is a good and necessary skill, being able to suspend it temporarily is also important. Brainstorming leads to solutions and usually accompanies ideas like creativity and team building. Focus Attention on a Task Staying focused is an undervalued skill that not everyone has. For some people, staying focused means attending to only one task at a time. Others get better results by juggling a group of tasks, either because all are related and require each other in some way, or because rapid cycling among different tasks relieves boredom. In either case, the important thing is to be able to work efficiently until the task is done. Observe Phenomena Observation is another undervalued skill. Some specialized forms of observation can be learned, such as following a scientific protocol or using a pair of binoculars. However, the cognitive skill of observation means being able to notice something and then pay attention to it. Frequently, observation is easier if you are familiar with the phenomena in question. For example, a trained birder can often count the number of bird species singing in a chorus, even if the species are unfamiliar, where an untrained person hears only undifferentiated noise. Workplace Cognitive Skills: A – Z List Scan the lists below to help you identify the skills that most closely approximate the qualifications for a prospective job. Active Listening Adaptability Analytical Behavioral Business Business Storytelling Communication Conflict Resolution Creative Thinking Decision Making Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Listening Logical Thinking Nonverbal Communication Presentation Problem Solving Public Speaking Social Skills Soft Skills Strategic Planning Verbal Communication Writing How to Highlight Your Skills When you're job searching, take the time to discover what cognitive skills the employer is seeking. In many cases, you'll find them as "keyword phrases" under the "Preferred Qualifications" section in the job posting. Reference the skills you have that are a close match to the employer's requirements in your resume and cover letters, and during job interviews. Here's how to match your qualifications to a job. Scan the lists above to help you identify the skills that most closely approximate the qualifications for a prospective job. Because many employers use automated applicant tracking systems to rate the resumes they receive, try to mention as many of these "keyword" cognitive skills in your resume as you can.


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In a chosen-prefixes collision attack, the adversary is able to freely choose two distinct prefixes $P$ and $P'$ of arbitrary content, and is able to find suffixes $S$ and $S'$ with $H(P\mathbin\|S)=H(P'\mathbin\|S')$.
Note: It is common to write chosen-prefix when that logically should be chosen-prefixes.
In other types of collision attack the adversary freely chooses only one prefix $P$ (possibly empty) and is able to find distinct suffixes $S$ and $S'$ with $H(P\mathbin\|S)=H(P\mathbin\|S')$.
That makes a critical difference: only chosen-prefixes attacks allow the attacker to freely choose different meaningful content where the colliding messages differ.
Chosen-prefixes attack thus are much more flexible for the attacker. For example, in a pure text document, the prefixes could be the meaningful part of the text at start, with the suffix in the end after a few hundred space characters so that it never shows. That allows the attacker to prepare documents with vastly different contents of his choice (except for the end which does not show), and so that the signature of one will be valid for the other.
By contrast, in other types of collision attack, the attacker typically is unable to make similar forgeries for pure text files, and more generally data formats where insignificant data can only be at the end. Attacks can only target more flexible data formats (like Portable Document Format, Postscript, some compressed image formats, some executable file formats..) such that it is possible to turn the alteration in the suffix into an operationally meaningful difference. This is often hard or infeasible (depending heavily on details of the data format and attack context).
In particular, a chosen-prefixes attack is a near necessity to attack certificate issuance (but this is mostly theoretical: certification authorities could foil all such attacks by using an unpredictable Certificate Serial Number at start of the certificate; and powerful adversaries obtain practically working certificates under any identity they desire without any cryptographic attack, by using complacent certification authorities).
Addition: in practice a trailer can easily be added, so that $H(P\mathbin\|S\mathbin\|T)=H(P'\mathbin\|S'\mathbin\|T)$. The attacker is able to freely choose $P,P',T$, with the constraint $P=P'$ for non-chosen-prefixes collision attacks.

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100,000-level dust-free workshop engineering acceptance: provide completion data and training, and deliver to customers after completion acceptance; after-sales service: assume warranty responsibility and provide technical consulting services after the warranty period;
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The preliminary assessment of the production process and clean room planning can effectively reduce the input and operating costs. Such as LED electronics manufacturing: screening → solid crystal → welding wire → sealant → packaging → shipment. It is very important to optimize the engineering design with the production process and dust-free workshop management system. It ensures that the cleanliness of cleanliness is controlled within the design goals, such as: thousand or 10,000 or 100,000 workshop requirements. National standards and GMP specifications, providing microelectronics, fiber optic cables, instruments, medical and health, food and beverage, aerospace, scientific research and teaching and other high-tech enterprises to provide ultra-clean plant and air purification system engineering class 100 to 100,000 design hot and cold Optimized combination of energy sources and 100,000-level dust-free workshops using a cooling host with heat recovery, air source heat pumps, and fuel / steam boilers can greatly reduce operating costs.
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Abstract Governments finance their budget deficit, import-export gap, and "feed" growth using debt. There are many reasons why to study debt, but the most important question addressed here is what we know about debt and what is the current situation related to the Albanian debt. Debt has multi-links through macroeconomic components of an economy. Albania seems that will have difficulties in the near future because its debt-to-GDP ratio has already exceeded the 60% level. This emphasises the need to observe the debt. We focus in literature review trying to sort out some answers. There are many questions refer to debt and many ways how researchers try to get the answers. Few studies for Albanian case are found.
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I'm trying to integrate a complex valued function over the extended real domain $[0,+\infty]$, for which I'm attempting to use the residue calculus. My function has a number of poles above the real axis, so I'm computing the residues for some of these to see what I get. All residues work out to nice values, except for one at $z=2\pi i$ which I was surprised to see has a value of $\infty$. My question is this: is it possible for a residue at a pole to take on an infinite value?
As example, say I try to compute the residues of $$f(z)=\frac{\arctan(z/(2\pi))}{e^z-1}.$$
If my understanding is correct I can compute the residue using $$\text{Res}(f;2\pi i)=\lim_{z\rightarrow 2\pi i}\frac{\arctan(z/(2\pi))}{e^z}=i\infty,$$
where I have just differentiated the denominator.
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If it is possible, I'd expect the value to be simply $\infty$ rather than $+\infty$. I.e. in this context, there's only one infinity rather than the $\pm\infty$ sometimes considered in real analysis, and you approach $\infty$ by going in any direction whatsoever in $\mathbb C$, not just in one of the two "real" directions. – Michael Hardy Oct 3 '12 at 16:42
What is residue value at point $z=\infty$? Sum of all residue values including residue at infinity is equal $0$. – M. Strochyk Oct 3 '12 at 16:51
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I think the problem is that the numerator in the example is not analytic in a neighbourhood of $z=2\pi i$. Hence, any contour I use should in fact avoid this point.
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Under "numerator in the example is not analytic at $z=2\pi{i}$" you mean "numerator in the example is not analytic in the punctured neighbourhood $z=2\pi{i}"$? – M. Strochyk Oct 3 '12 at 17:06
yes, $\arctan$ around $z=i$ is a lot like $\log$ around $z=0$, which is trouble. Eliminating the trouble means pulling back by doing a change of variable like $z = 2 \pi \tan u$, though now you will see that you're not really integrating on a contour anymore. – mercio Oct 3 '12 at 18:08
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The Asian frontier markets have done exceptionally well in the Covid-19 crisis so far, says Ruchir Desai, co-fund manager of the AFC Asia Frontier Fund, Asia Frontier Capital.
2020 has been a year like no other. It started with the outbreak of Covid-19 across the globe leading to panic in financial markets and countries closing their borders and locking down their economies. At the start of the pandemic there were concerns regarding both the healthcare and economic impact on developing countries like Asian frontier markets.
As we approach year end, Asian frontier markets have done exceptionally well with respect to managing the healthcare as well as the economic impact of the pandemic. Countries like Vietnam have amongst the lowest case numbers globally. The mortality rate in Asian frontier markets is also amongst the lowest worldwide.
(Source: Bloomberg, as of 18th November 2020)
Besides closing their borders at the onset of the pandemic, a very young population has led to a more manageable pandemic situation for Asian frontier markets as the median age of our universe is only 28.
(Source: United Nations Population Division)
Being able to control the pandemic has allowed Asian frontier markets to re-open their economies. Vietnam's lockdown only lasted for three weeks in April which has enabled it to see a strong recovery in its economy since then. Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have also witnessed a sharp recovery in economic metrics such as industrial production, automobiles sales, cements sales and exports. This ability to manage the pandemic situation relatively well is the key factor as to why some Asian frontier countries like Bangladesh, Uzbekistan and Vietnam will still manage to show positive GDP growth in 2020.
(Source: Asian Development Bank, International Monetary Fund)
The ability of Asian frontier countries to manage the pandemic and re-start their economies sooner than other developing countries will allow them to show stronger economic growth. Between 2021-2025, Asian frontier countries are expected to post an average GDP growth of 5.5% which is the highest globally compared to other regions. Asian frontier countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Uzbekistan and Vietnam are expected to post robust GDP growth rates of 6-7% over the next five years. We believe this divergence in economic growth between Asian frontier markets and other countries will be one of the bigger trends in 2021 and beyond.
Biden presidency positive for Asian frontier markets
Besides stronger economic growth, a Biden presidency in the U.S. will also be a major positive for Asian frontier markets. Compared to Donald Trump, the consensus is that the Biden administration will most likely take a less antagonistic and less hostile approach to resolving issues with China. This looming hostility between China and the U.S. over the past few years has had an impact on investor sentiment in Asia and less aggressive relations between the two countries can have a tremendously positive effect on investor sentiment in the region.
One of the most important trends that we foresee in 2021 and the coming years is the accelerated de-risking of supply chains in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. Most notably, Asian frontier economies like Vietnam are already witnessing a big benefit from this trend as both foreign direct investments and exports grew in 2020 despite the impact of the pandemic on the global economy. To elaborate further, Samsung now assembles the majority of its mobile phones in Vietnam and Apple's suppliers have also begun manufacturing operations in the country in the last few months.
Countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan are also witnessing garment export orders being diverted from China due to the lower costs that both these countries offer. Further, over the past decade Bangladesh has transformed into the world's second largest garment exporter after China.
The probability is also increasing that a viable vaccine to treat Covid-19 will be released in the first half of 2021. This will be another positive for Asian frontier markets as many of these countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Vietnam have a large tourism sector. We believe that cyclical stocks in the airlines, airport and hotel sectors could outperform in 2021 as international travel becomes a reality again towards the latter part of 2021.
These positive developments are backed by extremely attractive valuations with Asian frontier markets trading at a big discount to their emerging market peers. With global interest rates anticipated to remain low for the foreseeable future and Asian frontier markets posting strong GDP growth backed by structural changes in supply chains which will benefit them, it is only a matter of time before these markets rally further after their very strong run since March 2020.
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Co-fund manager, AFC Asia Frontier Fund
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Ruchir Desai is the co-fund manager of the AFC Asia Frontier Fund and has been with Asia Frontier Capital since July 2013. As part of managing the fund, he covers markets such as Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. He holds an MBA in Finance from CUHK Business School, The Chinese University of Hong Kong during which time he spent a semester on exchange at The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University. He is also a CFA charterholder.


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Funded by the Champlain Local Health Integration Network, this evidence-based program is designed to help people with chronic health conditions overcome daily challenges and take control of their health.
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When we start taking our boats out we eventually get to the stage where we go out in the dark. That means we are going to see some different vessel lights on the water.
This may even come sooner than we intended if we get our planning wrong and arrive late.
There are lots of lights out there to try and make sense of. It's important that we can identify some of the signals we are being shown so that we can avoid any dangers. This could include large shipping, boats with fishing gear or even military vessels.
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First of all take a look at this video guide to the definitions of vessel lights and their visible angles.
Vessel Lights – Definitions
Normal power driven vessels have four lights to distinguish them from other boats.
As per all other boats they have a red port light on the left side of the bow. Opposite that they have a green starboard light on the right side of the bow. In the below image we can see that the vessel is facing us.This is because we can see both the port and starboard lights at the same time.
As well as these two lights, power driven vessels have a forward facing, white masthead light. This indicates that the vessel is being propelled by machinery. This light is sometimes referred to as a 'steaming light' because of this.
Vessel lights - power driven less than 50 metres
A second piece of information we can derive from the masthead light is it's size. A vessel with a single masthead light is under 50 metres in length. A second masthead light is compulsory for vessels over 50 metres in length. Just like in the image below.
Vessel lights - power driven over 50 metres
The reason we state that two mast head lights 'probably' mean over 50 metres is because smaller vessels are also allowed two masthead lights. However, this is usually impractical because the rules state that the second masthead light must be 4.5 metres higher than the first. Most smaller vessels don't have the structure to accommodate this.
Finally, a power driven vessel has a single white stern light. When this light is visible to us, we can't see any of the bow or steaming lights. We therefore know we are approaching the vessel stern. This is important as under the IRPCS (or ColRegs) this makes us the overtaking vessel and therefore the 'Give Way' vessel.
There are a couple of exceptions to the above light configuration for power driven vessels.
Firstly, a vessel of less than 12 metres in length is allowed to combine the masthead light and stern light. These then become a single all round white light.
Secondly, a power driven vessel of less than 7 metres in length and capable of a maximum speed that is less than 7 knots, is allowed to display a single all round white light in lieu of everything else.
These vessels are power driven and so they display the same lights as power driven vessels. In addition however, so they can be distinguished, they also display and all round flashing yellow light. This is mounted where it can best be seen.
Vessel lights - power driven hover craft
The lights for sailing vessels are very similar to those of power driven vessels plus a couple of extra options.
When sailing, the vessel has to display red and green side lights and a white stern light. It does not display a forward facing masthead light as that would mean it was being propelled by machinery. A masthead does need to be fitted though as it must be displayed when the engine is turned on. This is an important distinction because sailing vessels and power driven vessels avoid collisions in different ways.
Vessel lights - sail over 20 metres
We can also tell something about the vessel size from the two side lights. Smaller sailing vessels, under 20 metres in length are allowed to combine the two lights at the top of the mast. Once a sailing vessel is over 20 metres long then the two lights must be separate. These then have to be placed on the bow.
Vessel lights - sail less than 20 metres
Additionally, sailing vessels have the option to show two all round lights at the top of the mast. These are a red light over a green light. However, these can't be shown at the same time as a combined light mentioned above.
Finally, much like power driven vessels, a sailing vessel less than 7 metres in length is able to display a single white light instead of the other lights.
so those are the basics for power driven vessels and sailing vessels. There next comes a series of vessel lights that indicate special conditions. These help us identify the 'Give Way' and 'Stand On' vessels that are described under Rule 18 of the IRPCS. Rule 18 is the responsibilities between vessels and you can get a reminder of this rule using the following video.
Rule 18 – Responsibilities Between Vessels
All of the following vessels are identified by different day shapes during daylight hours. If you need a recap on these check out this article:
Day Shapes
Vessels not under command identify themselves by showing two all round red lights, one above the other.
'Red over red. Captain's dead.'?
They come at the top of the 'Stand On' list because they can't effectively take action to avoid a collision. This is defined as being due to an exceptional circumstance. For instance, they are broken in some way or have sustained damage that compromises their ability.
Vessel lights - not under command
Importantly, these vessels give us some other information. If they are making way through the water then they display their side lights and stern light. If they are not making way through the water then they only display the all round red lights to indicate that they are not moving.
Additionally to the above, if the exceptional circumstance is because the vessel is aground the anchor lights will be displayed as well.
Vessel lights - vessel aground
In equal place in the 'Stand On' list are vessels restricted in ability to manoeuvre. Unlike vessels that are not under command, these are not restricted due to an exceptional circumstance. Instead, these are restricted due to the nature of their work. They could be carrying out under water surveys, diving operations, laying pipes or cable or anything else that hampers them.
These vessels are distinguished by three all round lights in a vertical line. The middle one being white and the other two being red.
Vessel lights - restricted in ability to manoeuvre
This is a second vessel that will turn off its side lights and stern light if it not making way through the water. It will turn them back on again once it starts making way.
One such vessel mentioned under this rule that is restricted due to the nature of its work is a Mine Sweeping vessel.
Vessel lights - Mine sweeper
These vessels display the lights for a power driven vessel appropriate to their size plus three all round green lights arranged as shown. I would suggest that if you ever see these lights you're in the wrong place.
A vessel constrained by it's draught can only navigate within the confines of a narrow channel. The draught is the distance from the waterline to the bottom of the hull or keel. In this case the vessel requires deep water so as not to run aground. Smaller vessels must not impede these larger ships.
Vessel lights - Constrained by Draught
To show their condition these vessels display three all round red lights in a vertical line. Unlike previous examples though, these vessels never turn off their side lights or stern light.
The next vessels in the list are those engaged in fishing. These guys are hampered by their fishing gear and represent quite a hazard to recreational boat users. There are different types of fishing activity and they are distinctive by use of their lights.
Fishing vessels also turn off their side lights and stern light when they aren't making way.
Vessels engaged in standard fishing will display a red light over a white light to indicate what they are doing.
'Red over white frying tonight'.?
Vessel lights - fishing not trawling
Vessels engaged in trawling instead of normal fishing will indicate the fact by displaying a green light over a white light. This lets us know that there fishing nets extending from the vessel which will present a hazard to other boats.
Vessel lights - trawling
Sometimes trawlers will work together. This is referred to as pair trawling. Both trawlers will display green lights over white lights. Additionally, they will display different lights to illustrate their activities. These are as shown in the following three illustrations.
Pair trawling - shooting nets
Pair trawling - Hauling nets
Pair trawling - nets fast upon an obstruction
The final type of fishing vessel with a unique light display is a Purse Seine fishing vessel. These fisherman drop weighted nets in a circle so as to form a 'purse'. These are then drawn in like a big bag to collect the shoals of fish.
Vessel lights - Purse seine fishing
In addition to the red over white lights, purse seiners will display to flashing yellow lights. These are installed vertically and flash alternately.
Vessels engaged in towing and whose purpose is to be able to tow will display the lights for a power driven vessel. In addition, they will display a second, white, forward facing masthead light and a yellow stern light. The yellow stern light is placed above the usual white stern light.
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What I want to achieve is to programmatically create a two-dimensional color ramp represented by a 256x256 matrix of color values. The expected result can be seen in the attached image. What I have for a starting point are the 4 corner colors of the matrix from which the remaining 254 colors inbetween should be interpolated. While I had some success for interpolating the colors for one axis, the two-dimensional calculation provides me some bad headaches. While the image seems to have a non-linear color gradient, I would be happy with a linear one.
If you could give me some hints how to do this with numpy or other tools I'll be more than thankful.
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import numpy as np import matplotlib.pyplot as plt im=(np.random.rand(2,2,3)*255).astype(np.uint8) from scipy.ndimage.interpolation import zoom zoomed=zoom(im,(128,128,1),order=1) plt.subplot(121) plt.imshow(im,interpolation='nearest') plt.subplot(122) plt.imshow(zoomed,interpolation='nearest') plt.show()


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33. What is the rate of interest in case of delayed refunds?
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A. Any business inputs which is used to produce a taxable output in Arunachal is allowed for set-off. However, there is a list of items that if consumed even in business process are not allowed for input tax credit.
36. Apart from input credit on raw material would dealers be allowed to claim credit on other costs like labor, overheads?
A. VAT paid on any business input would be allowed to be set off. Since services are not a part of VAT as of now, no tax is levied on it and no credit allowed. However, in future, when services will be included, full credit shall be given even for service inputs.
37. I am a manufacturer. Goods manufactured by me are both taxable and exempt. How do I do the entries in the Purchase Book when the inputs are purchased?
A. Inputs (raw material as well as finished goods) that go in exclusively for manufacture of taxable goods are to be put in creditable purchases (provided other conditions are also met). Similarly, inputs that go in exclusively for manufacture of exempt goods are to be put in non-creditable purchases. However, the inputs that go in partially for manufacture of exempt goods and partially for taxable goods, such purchases are to be appropriated in the ratio of taxable : exempt out put. Alternatively, you can maintain two separate inventories of such inputs (a) for use in manufacture of taxable goods and (b) for use in manufacturing of exempt goods. Then, all the purchases that are credited into inventory (a) can be claimed credit of and for all others, credit is not allowed.
38. How do I calculate Input Tax credit on purchases against which partial credit is available?
A. If you are using the second method as explained in the last question, you can avail input tax credit of all purchases of input that you credit into the inventory "for use in manufacture of taxable goods" while all the purchases of inputs that are credited to the inventory "for use in manufacture of exempted goods", shall not be entitled for input tax credit.
If you are using the first method, at the end of each quarter, the input tax charged on purchases for which partial credit is available, is to be proportionately divided using the following formula :
Credit Allowed = I * T/(T+E)
I : Input tax charged on purchases, for which partial credit is available, made during the quarter.
T : Total sales of taxable manufactured goods made during the quarter and zero rated sales.
E : Total sales of exempt manufactured made during the quarter + revenues from outputs not available under VAT system.
Finally, at the time of filing the last quarter return, you are required to perform the same calculation based on the total value of purchases for which partial credit is available, and total value of sales (of exempted and taxable manufactured goods) made during the year. This will be the total credit allowable for the year (on account of inputs for which partial credit is available). After adjusting the credits already taken in the previous quarters, the remaining credit can be availed in the last quarter.
39. I am making inter-state sales, which type of invoice am I supposed to issue?
A. Retail invoices are to be issued in case of interstate sales, interstate branch transfers and exports.
40. Keeping in mind the C & H forms requirements, what is the stipulated time for filing self assessment?
A. With the streamlining of issue of C forms, CST self-assessment can be completed in 6 months after the close of the year. Filing of return is the Self Assessment under the Arunachal Goods Tax.
41. What are the documents required to be submitted for refunds arising in cases of interstate sales?
A. You have to file a bank Guarantee of the amount of refund claimed in lieu of Central Statutory forms. This Bank Guarantee shall be released whenever you furnish the Central Statutory forms.
42. I make purchases intended for sale on Inter-State basis. Can I avail input tax credits on such purchase?
A. Yes, on purchases intended for sale on Inter-State basis as well as exports, input tax credits can be availed.
43. What are the timelines for providing refunds?
A. Refunds would be provided in 30 days from the date of filing returns.
44. Is a guarantee required for refunds?
A. Normally not. If the documentation with the return is complete (i.e. you file the C/F forms etc.) no guarantee is to be filed. However, in case where the C/F forms etc. are not filed with returns, bank guarantee equal to the amount claimed as refunds is required until the C/F forms are filed.
45. Can we get refunds or only adjustments?
A. You can avail of either based on your personal choice.
46. What is an Approved Warehouse?
A. Approved warehouses are authorized warehouses, where a re-exporter can temporarily store the goods, without levy of Entry Tax on it.
47. Would three be entry tax on goods imported for exports?
A. If goods are not stored in the Approved warehouses, in such cases, entry tax is required to be paid first and then refunded. There are providing provisions for "Approved warehouses" to take care of such cases and thereby solve the case flow problems of the re-exporters.
48. Will we get set-off for Entry Tax on stock transfers?
A. If you stock your goods (intended for re-exports) in a bonded warehouse, no Entry Tax is levied. Hence there would be no set-offs either (which means that you can bring goods in Arunachal free of Entry Tax, store it an Approved Warehouse and subsequently branch transfer it again, free of tax). Otherwise also, if you purchase locally /pay entry tax on imports and subsequently branch transfer it, you will get input tax credits on branch transfers also.
49. Should VAT be implemented as long as CST and Entry tax are in force?
A. VAT is a reform of local tax law, independent of CST, VAT will make Arunachal trade more competitive, irrespective of whether CST rate in Assam and other States is reduced or not. Entry tax is a part of VAT implementation methodology. In fact, VAT can't work without entry tax.
50. Should VAT be implemented in all states simultaneously?
A. VAT is expected to make Arunachal trade more competitive vis-à-vis other states and therefore it is not necessary for us to wait for other states to implement the same.
51. Are services included in VAT?
A. Services would be included in future.
52. Will exemptions continue?
A. Yes exemptions would continue of few commodities.
53. Are there any statutory declaration forms under VAT?
A. There are no statutory forms under VAT.
54. Would the product classification under each category be uniform?
A. Yes, we are trying to classify products using a uniform system of nomenclature.
55. Is it possible to use old local sales tax number as new sales tax number for VAT?
A. Yes, it is possible to do the same if your turnover exceeds the threshold value (Rs. 5 Lakhs).
56. Will the new registrants have to give surely?
A. No, only if you are below the threshold, surety is required.
57. What will be the frequency of filing returns?
A. Frequency of filing returns would be monthly/quarterly.
58. What is the rate of interest on late payment?
A. The rate of interest of late payment is 2 per cent. This rate is as prescribed for delayed payment for Income tax/ Excise laws.
59. Would dealers be allowed to print their own stationery of statutory declaration forms?
A. There are no statutory forms under VAT system. Dealers are allowed to print their own tax invoices.
60. How will management of accounts be easier?
A. Since all sales would be taxable and all purchases be tax paid, the classification/bifurcation of various kinds of taxable/non taxable sales need not be maintained.
61. What is an invoice?
A. Invoices are crucial documents for administering VAT because they record each supply of goods, whether taxable exempt. They are to be issued by all registered dealers for each of their sales. An invoice establishes both the tax liability of the supplier and the deduction (credit) to the registered purchaser. There are two kinds of invoices that can be issued under VAT i.e. Tax Invoice & Retail Invoice.
62. What kinds of invoices are required for VAT? Why is the name and address of the printer mandatory?
A. Tax and retail invoices for a registered dealer/ consumer sale respectively is a normal VAT practice. Name and address of the printer is not mandatory.
63. What is a Tax invoice and when can I issue it?
A. If you are making a local sale to another registered dealer of Arunachal, a tax invoice can be issued. Specially, tax invoice should always mention :
· Identity of the seller (with pre-printed registration number, name & address).
· Identity of buyer (with name & address ); and
· Amount charged with the amount of tax charged in the transaction indicated separately.
The purchaser, on the strength of the tax invoice, can claim the benefit of input tax credit of the VAT paid on his purchases. (Provided his purchases are such that credit of the tax paid on them


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MyHeritage welcomes you to a new weekly blog post, "Surname of the week." We'll discuss the origin, history and other information of one surname in each post.
Surnames first appeared in the Middle Ages as a way to record and document people and for tax purposes. Details included given names, nicknames, parents' names, occupation and residence. This personal information later became an important part of the history of surnames.
English surnames, as we know them today, began in England as early as the 11th century. However, it was not until the late-17th-century that many families adopted permanent surnames.
Generally speaking, family names fall into the following categories with some examples given:
- Occupation: Smith, Taylor or Miller
- Personal characteristics: Young, Black or White
- Geographic or locations: Hamilton, Bush, Hill, Windsor or Murray
- Patronymics, Matronymics or Ancestral: Stephenson, Richardson or Harris
In honor of American-British Actress Elizabeth Taylor's birthday, we look at TAYLOR this week:
MyHeritage heads to London this week for the leading family history show, Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE, from February 22-24.
The event, at the Olympia Exhibition Halls, features genealogy workshops, expert speakers, vendors and more to help with your family history research.
We've recently added millions of new records to MyHeritage's data collections.
The international collections include headstones, military records, yearbooks and even wanted posters and mugshots!
The records are searchable on MyHeritage's SuperSearch engine and are integrated with MyHeritage's Record Matching technology. This means that MyHeritage users will automatically receive notifications about records from these collections that match individuals in their family trees.
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Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally observed in the UK and Commonwealth on December 26, but has nothing to do with the sport of the same name!
Where did it originate?
There are various opinions about its origins.
One view is that it comes from a very early Christian custom where boxes were left outside of churches for people to donate offerings for the Feast of Saint Stephen.
The European belief is that it stems from a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages where people would give money and gifts to needy tradesmen. In Britain, it was customary for tradesmen to collect boxes of money or presents, as thanks for their services, much like the concept of the Christmas bonus that many companies in western countries have adopted.
In the days when wealthy aristocrats employed servants to manage their homes, servants would have to work on Christmas Day, but would be given the next day as a holiday. The masters would give the servants a box of presents and leftovers to take home to their families.
Today, Boxing Day in the UK is mainly about shopping. Most people who celebrate Christmas will have spent a large amount of time and money shopping before the holiday, buying food for their festive dinner and presents for their family. To entice people back to the stores, Boxing Day is the day retailers traditionally hold sales. In this regard, it's very similar to Black Friday in the US.
As many families come together for the holidays, Boxing Day is also a ''bonus'' family day.
Are you celebrating Boxing Day? If so, how?
Let us know in the comments below.
We love bringing member success stories to our readers. They provide encouragement, offer tips, and show what can be accomplished. We especially like the stories of our younger members, which often spotlight social media.
Joe Tarsh of Manchester (UK) is only 21 and became interested in his family when he was 13.
I came to the realization that I wanted to know where I came from and a little voice at the back of my head told me that if I don't ask now, then all the people who can answer may not be around to answer those questions much longer.
Born in London in 1991, his family moved to Hertfordshire, where he lived until 18. He then took a gap year, returned to the UK in 2010 and is now in his third year at university, studying for a degree in youth and community work.
He joined MyHeritage in March 2010 because he liked the site's easy accessibility, found it simple to use and it had an incredible amount of data.
This post appeared last week in our German blog. We've translated it to help Gudrun Giesemann find her father.
We're now hoping to help Gudrun, who's been searching for her biological father for over 30 years. She's tried everything, without success. Now we're asking our readers for help. Each bit of information could be vitally important for Gudrun.
Here's her story:
For over 30 years, I've been searching for my biological father whom I've never met. When my mother died in 1989, she told me that his name was SIDNEY or SYDNEY SMITH. Unfortunately, there are a lot of spellings of this common name.
The Queen was born Princess Elizabeth of York on 21 April 1926, and was third in line to the throne, after Edward, Prince of Wales (King Edward VIII), and The Duke of York, her father.
When King George V, the Queen's grandfather, died in 1936, Edward VIII became King. However, within a year the King abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. This meant that the Queen's father, King George VI, became King, thus putting the now-Queen first in line to the throne.


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Why Athletic Shoes? Athletic shoes are the primary mode of transportation in the developing nations where Sneakers4Funds works. That means that people need comfortable shoes for walking, such as sneakers or trainers to go to work, shopping, or school.
What Types of Athletic Shoes Are Collected? Sneakers4Funds seeks athletic shoes that are gently worn, used and new. Athletic shoes include sneakers, trainers, cross-trainers, walking shoes and racing shoes.


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The population figures in Trenton reflect the historical development patterns in the Town along with current national trends. One of the earliest recorded population counts in Trenton was 625 persons in 1800. This number steadily grew and peaked at 3,540 in 1850. Most of this increase was due to the influx of people looking to establish farmsteads or related agricultural industries.
By 1900, the population had dropped to 2,628 people. Local industries declined as the railroad made access to distant locations easier for manufactured goods. Larger companies were able to produce goods at a lower cost than Trenton businesses. As a result, they took away the market share in the region and the smaller industries folded. And while tourism did have an impact on the population during the 19th Century, much of this activity had disappeared by the turn of the century.
The decline in population continued through 1930 when the Town had 2,262 residents. It was not until 1950 that Trenton began to experience any growth, when the census counted 2,522. Much of this increase was due to an improved highway system through the construction of New York State Route 12. People could more readily access areas of Trenton than in the past and as a result chose to move here. The post-World War II baby boom also contributed to population increases as the figure rose to 3,417 in 1960.
By 1970 this figure had risen to 4,429. Much of this increase can be attributed to the national trend of suburbanization. People were tired of the congestion in the central cities and moved outward toward more rural areas. This trend was facilitated by the extension of highway and road systems, thereby making access quicker and safer.
The population of Trenton rose to 4,683 in 1980 and 4,682 in 1990. This indicates the continued movement of people away from the Utica-Rome urbanized area. The 1990 population figure would be higher were it not for a decrease in average household size from 2.89 in 1980 to 2.54 in 1990. While there is continued demand for new housing as people move to Trenton, families are having fewer children than in the past. So even though additional new housing units are being built every year, the total population count has remained the same.


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range of social classes, those Sh'dai found in the Mortal Realms tend to either be cadet branches of various noble and merchant families, or are nobles and merchants from the Shadowlands themselves because others simply do not have the ability to travel easily. Those Sh'dai in the Mortal Realms not fortunate to be born into the middle and upper classes are often firmly established with the lower classes where they find their nature suited towards any number of professions generally considered unsavory.
Darkvision: Due to their heritage from the Shadowlands the Sh'dai have superior Darkvision. They can see in dim light up as if it were normal, bright light. They can see in darkness as if it were dim light, not seeing colors, only varying shades of grey.
Fell Reputation: Sh'dai also have fell reputations within the Mortal Realms and can be the target of prejudice with some regularity though outright attacks are rare because they are often assumed to be mages or clerics of darkness. They all have the Intimidation skill.
Psychic Resistance: Sh'dai have Resistance to Psychic and Necrotic damage.
Life of Intrigue: Sh'dai all have the Perception Skill and Resistance to poison.
Legacy of the Unborn: All Sh'dai have the Thaumaturgy and Prestidigitation Cantrips. Upon reaching 3rd level they may cast Hellish Rebuke once per day and upon reaching 5th level they may cast Blur once per day as well. For spellcasters these spells are also always considered memorized and may also be cast using regular spell slots – and are always cast as if at the highest level of effect that the spellcaster can produce.
Unborn Blessing: Sh'dai may also wear Ultra Light, Light, and Medium non-metallic armors and cast Arcane spells, or enchanted metallic armors.
Sh'dai Weapons Training: Sh'dai are trained in the use of Assassin's Blades, Razornails, Warfans, and Fighting Chains.
Special Vulnerabilities: Used to the Shadowlands, Sh'dai have Disadvantage on attack rolls and visual Perception checks when they or the target they are trying to attack or perceive are in bright light or direct sunlight. They are also Vulnerable to Radiant damage.
Death: Upon death, the spirit of a Sh'dai travels to the Realm of the Dead where they continue the War Without End. If Reincarnated they may only come back as an Sh'dai.


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This article introduces the concept of care poverty, defined as inadequate coverage of care needs resulting from an interplay between individual and societal factors, and examines its level and predictors among the 75+ population in Finland. The data come from a survey conducted in 2010 and 2015. Despite the universalistic goals of the Finnish care system, 26 percent of respondents with limitations in daily activities faced care poverty with regard to instrumental activities of daily living; the activities of daily living care poverty rate was 17 percent. Concerning instrumental activities of daily living, care poverty was associated with income level, health status and living arrangements, while such connections were not found for personal care (activities of daily living).


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Toby Jugs Are So Ugly They're Cute
From outlandish and crude to surprisingly cute, Toby jugs have expressions and details in excess with their arched eyebrows, smiles, frowns, and sometimes scowls. They have a long history with many makers to credit with varying degrees of collectibility. Some call them ugly, but many collectors love these unique vessels.
Rosy-cheeked from a spell of drinking, the figures of Toby jugs will often be holding a cup of foamy brew or a pipe. They're often dressed in 18th-century-style clothing with a tricorn hat and long jacket. The subjects of Toby mugs are often a bit rough and tumble.
What makes these jugs so special are their details, which sometimes border on the grotesque. Pox, blemishes, sunken eyes, missing teeth, wrinkles, and pallor are some of the features depicted on the faces of the jug characters. Even the rare female characters are seen taking snuff or drinking. And their faces show it, too!
The tradition of these Toby jugs got started in the 1700s in Staffordshire, England. There are at least half a dozen theories as to where the name and the character came from. Toby Fillpot, Sir Toby Belch, My Uncle Toby, and The Hearty Goodfellow are all characters that have been said to influence the creation of the jugs. Regardless of which theory might be true, these jugs portrayed the rough life and appealed mainly to men. Their numbers grew in the 19th century when Royal Doulton began to produce versions of this now-classic form.
It was in the 20th century that the character mugs started being produced in nearly any shape or character by many different pottery companies. A common transformation was that many were now proper mugs instead of jugs, with no spout to pour from.
From medieval maidens and dogs to Winston Churchill and sailors with parrots, the range of faces available now were very broad. The more modern examples tend to feature just the head of the character instead the whole body. The early jugs show seated and standing figures, but show the entire body of the figure. Many character mugs retain some of the detail and crude features of the jugs, but they are not the same.
The prices of antique and vintage Toby jugs and character mugs can fluctuate highly with many of the mugs being sold as much older than they really are or being sold as Toby jugs. Many early examples are not marked which only adds to confusion among collectors. Whatever the value, you either love or hate these often-macho and mostly graphic characters. My favorites are the jolly drinkers rather than the sunken-eyed ne'er-do-wells.
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Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Science Magazine recently published some interesting findings on why cats eat grass…
According to Science Magazine, scientists think they may finally have an answer for why our feline friends have a tendency to gobble up grass, only to regurgitate it again shortly after.
More than 1,000 cat owners were surveyed, all of whom spent at least 3 hours a day observing their pet. As you may have suspected, eating plants and greenery was revealed to be a common occurrence, with only 11% of owners failing to notice their cat doing it.
It's a common belief that cats eat grass precisely because it makes them throw up, but the study mentioned above revealed that only a quarter of greenery-gobbling cats were actually sick afterwards. Also, 91% of the owners surveyed revealed that their cats didn't display any symptoms associated with being unwell before they went on to ingest plants.
So why exactly do they do it?
The prevalent theory is that cats, just like many other wild animals including chimps, ingest grass because it – at one time, at least – helps to get rid of intestinal parasites. It does this by increasing the muscle activity in their intestinal tract.
Although the parasite in question is no longer a threat to our feline friends, it seems to be the case that cats picked up this strategy from a distant ancestor and that's it's simply innate behaviour.
Read more by visiting the Science Magazine website.
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Imagine a world where wealth isn't measured solely in material possessions or bank account balances but in the currency of spirit — a boundless source of abundance that can transform both individuals and the collective.
In times of uncertainty, we often find ourselves searching for inspiration. But what good is inspiration if we can't turn it into positive actions that benefit those around us? That's where "Spiritual Currency: The Source of Wealth You Never Knew Existed" enters the picture. This insightful book proposes a new definition of wealth that transcends material possessions and delves into the timeless principles that underpin the concept of spiritual currency, such as generosity, compassion, and interconnectedness.
In this enlightening and thought-provoking book, author Dr. Ming Chee provides insight and guidance into discovering the treasures within you, waiting to be uncovered. Explore how aligning with your spiritual currency can guide you toward your true life's purpose. Discover how the collective consciousness can be elevated by cultivating spiritual currency. Learn how to cultivate spiritual currency to strengthen the bonds of communities and societies.
Whether you seek personal transformation, a deeper sense of purpose, or a vision for a more harmonious world, this book offers profound insights and practical wisdom. It's a guide to harnessing the untapped source of spiritual wealth within you and a blueprint for fostering abundance, unity, and positive change on a global scale.
Join the movement to redefine wealth, both for yourself and for humanity as a whole. "Spiritual Currency" will empower you to unlock the riches you never knew existed — for individuals and the collective.


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Seaward Solar (seawardsolar.com) offers the 100/200R Solar Survey meters, which measure solar irradiance, ambient air and module temperature, and array orientation and tilt. Determining that a module or array is performing as it should can be difficult, as a PV module's voltage changes with cell temperature and its current varies with irradiance. These meters provide watts per square meter and temperature readings that can be used in calculations to compare predicted and actual power output. The array orientation and tilt can be useful for estimating and verifying energy output. The irradiance meter also displays Btu/hr.-ft.2, useful for checking the performance of solar heating systems.
The 200R model has data-logging capability, with a USB interface. It can send measurements wirelessly to a PV150—Seaward's Solar Installation Test Kit, which tests open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, and conductor insulation resistance (used to detect the potential for ground faults). Seaward also manufactures the Solar Power Clamp for measuring inverter efficiency.


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Lane Targeting Light
The Torch is a simple light targeting tool used to help with accuracy and alignment. Using LED lights, it reflects a path of light on the lane to help you select the correct launch angle and hit your target time after time. As the player moves left and right, the light will change its position showing you exactly where you should throw the ball.
The Torch was designed to explain the aiming process in a way that can be easily understood by everyone. From children, to beginning bowlers, to special needs bowlers, the Torch is an easy and fun way to quickly improve this important fundamental skill.
- Helps define a bowlers starting point
- Helps bowlers to see the laydown point
- Helps keep the swing path in-line with the target path
- Helps keep the head stable throughout the approach
- Shows how the target changes if a bowler drifts left or right


New Asbestos Removal Method Discovered
Researchers in the United Kingdom are currently working on removing all of the left over asbestos in mines across the world. Not only would the method rapidly reduce the amount of asbestos, it would also reduce the amount of carbon in the air.
 Jenine McCutcheon, a geomicrobiologist at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, has been working alongside colleagues to create a method of turning the left over mined asbestos into carbonate rock. Using bacterial mats, McCutcheon is hoping that she can speed up the natural process of asbestos turning into carbonate rock.
 As this process is completely natural, McCutcheon states, "we are looking to accelerate this process and transition it from a pile of asbestos waste to a deposit of carbonate mineral which is completely harmless."
 As of now, these piles of mined asbestos fibers can absorb the carbon from carbon dioxide containing water and turn into harmless carbonate rock piles in around a year or so. However, without the help from humans, not all of the asbestos have a chance to completely become carbonate. In these asbestos piles, water must reach the asbestos for them to become carbonate. Large amounts of asbestos stay at the bottom of the piles, never coming into contact with rainwater and not becoming carbonate.
 McCutcheon has devised a system of using cyanobacteria to concentrate more carbon into these asbestos piles and ensuring all of them can become carbonate. According to McCutcheon, cyanobacteria "are really good at concentrating carbon from the atmosphere because unlike most bacteria, they photosynthesize and absorb carbon dioxide during that process. They collect it, they concentrate it, and when they die, they are decomposed by other bacteria, and that replenishes the supply of dissolved carbon in solution."
 With this method, mines across the world could be ridded of asbestos.
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Deacons who divorce
Question: If a permanent deacon gets divorced and remarried, would he still be a permanent deacon?
Allen Eberle, Hague, N.D.
Answer: No, a man in that situation could not continue to function as a permanent deacon. However, some distinctions are necessary so as to clarify the answer.
While celibacy is not required of a married man who becomes a permanent deacon, celibacy does apply to some permanent deacons. First, if an unmarried man becomes a permanent deacon, he is required to promise celibacy at his ordination and to remain celibate for the rest of his life. Secondly, if the spouse of a permanent deacon dies, he is expected to live celibately from that point forward.
In the unfortunate situation you describe of a deacon who is divorced, he also would be expected to live celibately from that point forward.
In the thankfully rare situation where permanent deacons become divorced, the local bishop usually permits such a deacon to continue ministering as a deacon. But the bishop also needs to ensure that the deacon did all he could to reasonably save his marriage, and did not casually cast aside his marital vows, which would be a scandal. Presuming this can be assured and that scandal can be avoided, the bishop can permit a divorced permanent deacon to continue ministering. But, as already stated, he must live celibately from that point forward.
What if the deacon were to refuse to follow Church law, either by flagrantly divorcing and remarrying or by remarrying after the death of a spouse? In such cases, he would be suspended from practicing his ministry as a deacon and likely be laicized. Since ordination confers a character, he would still, technically, be a deacon but could in no way perform the ministry of the diaconate.
Origin of Lent
Question: Where does the word "Lent" come from? In my native Spanish we just call the season cuaresma, which seems more descriptive.
Anna Gonzalez, Via email
Answer: You are right. The Latin title for this period is Quadragesima and is best translated, "40th day (before Easter)" or more loosely "the 40 days." Most of the Romance Languages keep this root in their words for the season (e.g. cuaresma, quaresma, carême, quaresima) and these are, as you say, more descriptive and less abstract.
The word "Lent" seems to come from Germanic roots wherein the words lenz and lente refer to the spring season when the days "lengthen." Thus the word "Lent" describes less the liturgical time frame and more the seasonal one. So, as the days lengthen and our thoughts move to Easter, beginning 40 days before, we spend time spiritually preparing for that greatest feast of the Church's year.
The notion of 40 days of course reminds us of the 40 days Christ spent in the desert fasting and praying in preparation for his public ministry. We are encouraged to go into the desert with him spiritually and thus also be strengthened through the spiritual exercises of resisting temptation, praying and fasting. "Giving up something" for Lent is not merely for its own sake, but rather to make room for other things. Thus, if we forgo some lawful pleasure, we can perhaps be freer to pray.


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The Soap Sock holds your soap to wash and exfoliate at the same time. Made of certified organic cotton, it exfoliates without scratching the surface of the skin, and can be used wet or dry. Toockies products are hand-knit by women in Nababpur, India, in Fair Trade conditions.
- Hand-knit out of raw organic cotton
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Today's lesson will be the word princess in Korean. If you've watched your fair share of Korean dramas, you will know that there are quite a few historical dramas that focus on important kings, queens, princesses, and princes throughout Korea's history.
Let's start with the basic form of the word.
Most people when referring to the general term for princess will simply use 공주 (gong-ju). You will find this in titles of songs, lyrics, tv shows, etc.
However, "님" is added if you are referring to a princess in formal terms. This is more respectful and is akin to saying "Her Highness" instead of simply princess. In this situation, you are not just speaking to the person, but speaking of them, thus showing more respect.
Of course, in today's world, it's rare that you would use the term princess seriously. Nowadays it's used simply to refer to old stories or to mock a girl/woman who is very spoiled.
For example, someone might reply "네, 공주님" to someone who is requesting something of someone and being very demanding. Some lovers may also use it jokingly.
Another way someone might use it is to say someone has 공주병 (gong-ju-byeong) if they are very spoiled. It basically takes the word princess and adds "병" which is a word for disease. Basically there are saying you have a princess disease.
On the flip side, the word for prince is 왕자 (wang-ja)
Here are the words and audio files for this infographic:
a. 공주 = princess
b. 공주님 = princess (Formal)
c. 공주병 = princess disease
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The success of linked data has resulted in a large amount of data being generated in a standard RDF format. Various techniques have been explored to generate a compressed version of RDF datasets for archival and transmission purpose. However, these compression techniques are designed to compress a given dataset without using any external knowledge, either through a compact representation or removal of semantic redundancies present in the dataset. In this paper, we introduce a novel approach to compress RDF datasets by exploiting alignments present across various datasets at both instance and schema level. Our system generates lossy compression based on the confidence value of relation between the terms. We also present a comprehensive evaluation of the approach by using reference alignment from OAEI.
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Scalar potential of a point charge
By Glenn Decker
Like a shock wave from a supersonic aircraft, synchrotron radiation is emitted as an expanding wave front radiates outward and away from a charged particle as it suddenly transitions from a curved to a straight trajectory. To an observer near the top of the figure, the arrival of the wave front corresponds to a huge electromagnetic impulse of X-ray radiation, similar to a sonic boom. Using devices called undulators at the Advanced Photon Source, the intensity of these impulses can be further enhanced, resulting in very intense X-ray sources.
Scalar potential of a point charge shortly after exiting a dipole magnet, moving left to right. One can see the synchrotron radiation wave front pull away from the electron (actually positron, since the scalar potential is positive). It's only moving 0.9 times the speed of light though. Otherwise the height of the wavefront diverges towards infinity while its width shrinks to zero. The observer is moving along with the positron, which is why it stays in the middle.


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Ounce vs Troy Ounce
Ounce is a unit of measurement of weight and is used in many countries. Roughly equal to 28 grams, ounce is used in many systems but two more popular systems are avoirdupois ounce and troy ounce. Avoirdupois ounce is simply known as ounce and used in all parts of the world but it is troy ounce that holds significance when it comes to measurement of weights of precious metals. Let us see the difference between ounce and troy ounce as any mistake on the part of a buyer can cost him in hundreds of dollars when it comes to gold and silver.
For everyday weighing, it is avoirdupois ounce that is commonly used. If you weigh yourself on a scale, you get your weight in pounds and ounces that are avoirdupois ounces and avoirdupois pounds.
1 avoirdupois ounce =437.5 grains or 28.35 grams
1 avoirdupois pound contains 16 ounces, which makes it 453.6 grams.
Troy ounce is heavier than the ounce used in a grocery store. It is used in precious metals. So when you buy an ounce of gold or silver, you are getting a troy ounce and not ordinary, everyday ounce. It weighs 10% more than common ounce and has 31.1 grams in comparison to ounce that has 28.35 grams.
It is believed that troy ounce is older than an ounce and was used in Troyes France in the Middle Ages. We know that a troy ounce is heavier than an ounce. But since a troy pound contains 12 troy ounces and an avoirdupois pound contains 16 ounces, a troy pound is lighter than an ordinary pound.
So we know now that a troy ounce weighs 31.1 gm whereas an avoirdupois ounce weighs 28.35gm. The formula to convert grocery ounce into toy ounce is as follows.
Regular ounceX0.912 = troy ounces.
- Ounce is a unit of measurement of weights while a troy ounce is especially used for the measurement of precious metals
- Troy ounce is heavier than ordinary ounce
- While ordinary ounce contains 28.35 gm, a troy ounce contains 31.1 gm


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For zeotropic mixtures, the temperature varies during phase change, which is opposed to the isothermal phase change of pure fluids. The use of such mixtures as working fluids in organic Rankine cycle power plants enables a minimization of the mean temperature difference of the heat exchangers, which is beneficial for cycle performance. On the other hand, larger heat transfer surface areas are typically required for evaporation and condensation when zeotropic mixtures are used as working fluids. In order to assess the feasibility of using zeotropic mixtures, it is, therefore, important to consider the additional costs of the heat exchangers. In this study, we aim at evaluating the economic feasibility of zeotropic mixtures compared to pure fluids. We carry out a multi-objective optimization of the net power output and the component costs for organic Rankine cycle power plants using low-temperature heat at 90 ◦C to produce electrical power at around 500 kW. The primary outcomes of the study are Pareto fronts, illustrating the power/cost relations for R32, R134a and R32/R134a (0.65/0.35mole). The results indicate that R32/R134a is the best of these fluids, with 3.4 % higher net power than R32 at the same total cost of 1200 k$.
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Martin Ryhl Kærn
L. Pierobon
Ulrik Larsen
Chalmers, Sjöfart och marin teknik, Maritim miljövetenskap
Fredrik Haglind
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Der Flügelflügel space concert hall
This open source project concept is for developing an open source design of a spaceship with the form of a grand piano.
Its german name means "Grand piano wing".
Its purpose is to provide a concert hall, with a beautiful sight to the stars.
This sight would be achievable whenever the tripulation opens the grand piano lid.
Their tripulants may also have the mission of playing humankind's music across the most remote confines of the universe.
The technology used for building one spaceship like this would be the same used for building other spaceships like one that would transport thousands of living beings between earth and mars.
Its most important component would be Tinystar nuclear fusion reactor for spaceships, since it would be the main source of energy.
It would have a big dock for storing many of the visitors' spaceships. Each white key would be an entrance, because it has to provide many entrance points due to the high amount of spaceships traffic before and after each event.
Any graphical contribution would be helpful: before any design there should be an artistic representation. This is a grandpiano with texture of spaceship, where people sit below the open lid, inside the spaceship, enjoying the event while watching the artists and stars.
The lid would be an excellent surface for installing Open solar sunshine flower cells, because in order to let people see the stars, it is better that they are facing to the opposite direction of the closest star. This way while the event takes place, the open lid would provide energy to the spaceship while it is absorbing sunlight, providing a comfortable shadow for improving the spectators' experience :D


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induction rather than a theory of belief, Bayesian inference does not determine which beliefs are a priori rational, but rather determines how we should rationally change the beliefs we have when presented with evidence. We begin by committing to a prior probability for a hypothesis based on logic or previous experience, and when faced with evidence, we adjust the strength of our belief in that hypothesis in a precise manner using Bayesian logic.
Around 1960, Ray Solomonoff founded the theory of universal inductive inference, the theory of prediction based on observations; for example, predicting the next symbol based upon a given series of symbols. This is a formal inductive framework that combines algorithmic information theory with the Bayesian framework. Universal inductive inference is based on solid philosophical foundations, and can be considered as a mathematically formalized Occam's razor. Fundamental ingredients of the theory are the concepts of algorithmic probability and Kolmogorov complexity.


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The original martinet
Q: Bill O'Reilly said on Fox News the other day that a man who's a strong leader in America today can expect to be called a bully, a tyrant, a martinet, and other negative terms. Where does "martinet" come from?
A: John Ayto's Dictionary of Word Origins traces the usage back to "the name of Jean Martinet, a 17th-century French army officer who invented a system of drill."
Ayto notes that the first appearance of the term in English—in The Plain-Dealer, a 1677 play by William Wycherley—was a reference to the drill system devised by Martinet, a lieutenant colonel:
"What, d'ye find fault with Martinet? Let me tell you, sir, 'tis the best exercise in the world; the most ready, most easy, most graceful exercise that ever was us'd."
By the 1700s, the term meant a military drillmaster as well as "a rigid, inflexible, or merciless disciplinarian," according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Here's an example of the more general sense, from Tancred; or The New Crusade, an 1847 novel by Benjamin Disraeli:
"She knew that the fine ladies … were moral martinets with respect to any one not born among themselves."
The most recent OED example is from The White Dove, a 1986 novel by Rosie Thomas (pen name of the British romance writer Janey King):
"The grey, starched martinet in her office lined with bound copies of nursing journals."
As you may be aware, the word "martinet" has had many other meanings since it showed up in English in the early 1400s.
It has meant a bird (a martin or swift), a student at the University of Paris, a watermill, a siege engine, a demon, and a cat-o'-nine-tails once used in French schools.
Why a cat-o'-nine-tails?
The OED suggests that tails of the whip supposedly resembled the forked tail of a swallow (a martin is a swallow). However, we wonder if the name of that 17th-century drillmaster may have influenced the usage.
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The Dangerous Instagram Trend That's Harming Your Pets
In a worrying trend across social media, pet owners everywhere are dressing up their animals in anti-COVID face masks, a seemingly cute and innocent photo opportunity that could have potentially fatal consequences.
can my dog wear a mask?
Reasons for taking snaps of masked moggies or pooches vary in intention, with some influencers aiming to send out an adorable but persuasive post aimed at anti-maskers, while others are merely on a quest for likes or genuinely fearful their pet might contract the virus.
But whatever people's reasoning, the reaction from veterinarians and animal experts have all been the same and many are now warning pet owners of the severe stress and anxiety face coverings can cause pets.
Why Putting Masks On Pets Is Dangerous
Despite there being rare and isolated cases of dogs and cats contracting coronavirus, there is currently almost no evidence suggesting they can pass the disease on to humans and so masking up a pup is still certainly not a necessary action.
However, in this age of mistrust, many pet owners are ignoring the lack of evidence and still covering up their pets to be on the safe side.
The vast majority though are merely donning their dalmatians in masks for likes and attention on their social media accounts, with many even using it as a photo opportunity to appeal to face covering and COVID sceptics.
poodles in face masks for pandemic
But even if it looks really cute, it certainly isn't clever and according to Melbourne Veterinarian Dr Melissa Meehan, forcing a dog in particular to wear a face mask could kill them in a worst-case scenario.
Speaking to Yahoo News, Dr Meehan said: "As a vet, I am constantly treating dogs and cats that suffer from stress and anxiety, which impacts on their health and mental wellbeing and also causes behavioural issues,
"Putting a mask on a dog or cat can absolutely cause distress."
Forcing an animal to wear such a covering over their face is, therefore, going to be very agitating for them and could cause them health issues if worn for long periods of time.
She also made it clear that masks can impair an animal's breathing, "which can increase their stress levels and could even be fatal."
shihtzu in mask
This is especially true of certain breeds of dogs such as brachycephalic types who already typically suffer from breathing difficulties.
Adding a mask into the equation is only going to make the basic requirement to breathe even more of a struggle, putting their life at risk.
Unfortunately, this is not exactly a new trend either.
In the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan and various areas of China, plenty of people were photographed or filmed placing face masks on their beloved pets.
In their defence, the virus was still a very unknown quantity then and they were probably rightfully worried about the safety of their animals.
do pets need a mask for covid
However, even though there is still much to be discovered, evidence that animals can spread the disease remains non-existent.
This means the current bombarding of mammals in masks on Instagram is cruel and harmful to pets and doesn't actually do them or you any good.
So while we humans definitely should be campaigning to each other to all wear masks, are moggies and pooches shouldn't have any part in the advertising.
We'd much rather see you in a mask than Rover!
Why Pets Don't Need To Wear Face Masks
All over the globe, guidelines from various governments and scientists have promoted the wearing of masks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, with some declaring it mandatory in closed public spaces.
For example, in the UK this week, face coverings were made compulsory in shops, supermarkets and on public transport, a rule many people have instantly adhered to.
why pets dont need masks for coronavirus
In a woeful case of timing though, a pet cat also became the first case of its kind to test positive for coronavirus in the UK, sending many people into panic mode.
So even if people are merely uploading masked photos of pets for fun or because it's 'cute', you may well be convincing other nervous and worried pet owners that popping a face covering on your pet is the done thing!
why cats shouldnt wear masks covid
But although several cats and dogs have now tested positive for coronavirus around the world, it remains a rare occurrence.
It's also important to note that each animal to contract the virus so far has displayed very low traces of it in their system and have also been unable to spread it to another human.
The World Organisation for Animal Health has stated that currently, there is no evidence to suggest that animals infected by humans are playing a role in the spread of COVID-19,
Human outbreaks are driven by person-to-person contact and to date, there is no evidence that companion animals have spread the disease.
This means that the handful of pets who have been unlucky enough to catch the disease have done so from their owners, and not the other way round!
So if you're truly worried about your pet catching coronavirus, it's YOU who needs to wear a mask rather than them, as well as limit contact with them if you suspect you have symptoms.
Why would you ever want to hide away that adorable face anyway!?


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Members of the Lake Wylie Pilot editorial board were chatting about what local residents might not know about Lake Wylie and York County. As a result, the Pilot will run an occasional piece about our community. In light of last week's news about Henry Knob's water contamination, we thought we'd start with Lake Wylie's monadnock, a Native American term for an isolated hill or a lone mountain that has risen above the surrounding area, typically by surviving erosion.
Word from the Environmental Protection Agency that the past mining operations at Henry's Knob have contaminated some wells in the area near Clover is disquieting. Henry's Knob is a monadnock (isolated mountain) three miles west of Clover off Highway 55 and named for William Henry, who received it in a grant from King George III.
Another monadnock, Nanny's Mountain, is closer to Lake Wylie, being visible from many points in our community.
Mining operations from 1947 to 1970 and the consequent flooding of the excavated area of Henry's Knob allowed contaminated water to pond up and penetrate into ground water in the area. This led to the EPA notice that some 50 wells are contaminated from the leaching of the tailings from the Kyanite mining. The two principal harmful products are manganese and cobalt.
Mining operations on Nanny's Mountain – just south of Five Points between S.C. 49 and S.C. 274 accessible off Liberty Hill Road West – took place much earlier, during the Revolutionary War era.
Ore was mined on the side of the mountain and hauled on sleds to William Hill's ironworks on Allison Creek. The mine is visible on a hike up the trail to the summit of Nanny's Mountain. Fortunately, little damage was done by Hill's operations unless ammunition manufactured from the ore struck a British soldier.
The good news is Nanny's Mountain is now a York County park that provides hiking and wildlife viewing on its trails.
Hopeful news is one of the EPA's proposals for remediation of the Henry's Knob site will be effective, along with a resolution of the drinking water problem.


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A recent study shows that painting your car a cool color could save you money at the gas pump — or the charging station — by keeping your car's temperature lower while in the sun. Now we're not talking about cool as in hip (as in the mind-blowing color of the electric Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell), but rather a color cool in temperature like shades of blue and violet. The Berkeley Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Division compared the efficiency of the air conditioners in two almost identical Honda Civics sitting in the California sun and found that the silver car required a 13% smaller output to cool than the black car.
The researchers who conducted the study parked the two vehicles near each other in a parking lot during the middle of the day in Sacramento, California — where temperatures can reach well over 100°F — and put the cars through five cooling cycles where the air conditioner was shut off for 30 minutes and subsequently the car was cooled to 77°F within 30 minutes. The researchers then measured the roof, ceiling, dashboard, windshield, seat, door, vent air and cabin air temperatures of the vehicles after and during each cycle. On the solar reflective scale (a 0-1 scale that measures the solar reflection of a color, with higher numbers being more reflective) the black car scored a 0.05 and silver car a 0.58.
During the hottest moments of testing the silver car's roof was measured at as much as 45°F cooler than the roof on the black car. When translated through modeling to corresponding gas mileage savings, it was found that on average a car with a solar reflectiveness of 0.35 will save 1.1% in gas (0.24 mpg) because of its less heat-absorptive paint job. This level of solar reflectiveness would also reduce emissions by 1.1%.
Meanwhile, a silver or white car with a solar absorption level of 0.60 would save 2% in gas and 1.9% in emissions. These numbers also transfer to the charging station – getting a cool colored electric car will help your battery last longer by saving energy in temperature control. Look out, red – there's a new cool color in town and it could save a significant amount of energy.


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What is the Ethereum Difficulty Bomb (Ice Age)?
Ethereum's "Difficulty Bomb" refers to a mechanism that, at a predefined block number, increases the difficulty level of puzzles in the Proof of Work mining algorithm resulting in longer than normal block times (and thus less ETH rewards for miners). This mechanism increases the difficulty exponentially over time and eventually leads to what is referred to as the "Ice Age" - that is, the chain becomes so difficult to mine that it grinds to a halt and stops producing blocks (freezes).
Why the Difficulty Bomb Exists
The Difficulty Bomb was originally put in place for a variety of reasons:
 - To act as a deterrant for miners who wish to continue mining the Ethereum 1.0 (Proof of Work) chain once the network moved fully to the Ethereum 2.0 (Proof of Stake) chain
 - To ensure that the core developers of Ethereum 1.0 are "forced" to upgrade the network via a hard fork (if only to delay the effects of the bomb) so that the network does not stagnate innovation-wise
Technical Details of the Difficulty Bomb
Work in progress.
Effects of the Difficulty Bomb
The effect of the Difficulty Bomb is easily seen in the 'Ethereum Block Time History' chart from Etherscan (you'll notice that it is a step-function that increases block times the longer that it exists on the chain).
ethereum block times
Is the Difficulty Bomb Still Necessary?
There is an open debate as to whether the Difficulty Bomb is still required because Ethereum 2.0 is now being deployed as a seperate blockchain (instead of a direct upgrade to the Ethereum 1.0 chain) and the bomb has been delayed without any fanfare in both the Byzantine and Constantinople network upgrades.