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Çoban, Serap (2008): The Relationships among Mortality Rates, Income and Educational Inequality in Terms of Economic Growth: A Comparison between Turkey and the Euro Area.
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This study focuses on the relationships among mortality rates, income and educational inequality in terms of economic growth to investigate similarities and differences between the Euro Area and Turkey. For this purpose, income gini as an indicator of income inequality and education gini as an indicator of education inequality are used in the analyses. The relations among the variables are examined with panel data analysis for the Euro Area and with time series analysis for Turkey by using these coefficients and mortality rates for the period of 1980 and 2006. The results show that access to education is more important than the others for Turkey and the Euro Area. There is also a considerable relation between education inequality and mortality rates of infant and adult.
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|Original Title:||The Relationships among Mortality Rates, Income and Educational Inequality in Terms of Economic Growth: A Comparison between Turkey and the Euro Area|
|English Title:||The Relationships among Mortality Rates, Income and Educational Inequality in Terms of Economic Growth: A Comparison between Turkey and the Euro Area|
|Keywords:||Educational Gini, Income Gini, Mortality Rates, Economic Growth, Panel Data Analysis, Euro Area, Turkey|
|Subjects:||I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare and Poverty > I30 - General
I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Insititutions > I20 - General
I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I10 - General
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ed water back into the water supply tank that is mounted on an electronic scale. A video of a stop watch and the scale front panel are recorded during the particle droplet size measurement period for the purpose of computing the net fuel flow rate through the spray nozzle. For these tests an RC SL4-205 gasoline fuel injector was used as Solenoid Valve for Bypass Flow Control.
A Malvern Spraytec System, which is a laser diffraction based instrument, was used to measure the droplet size distribution within the liquid spray at various liquid temperatures. This system has a particle detection range of 0.1 µm to 900 µm. Additional details for this system are provided in Reference .
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Droplet Size Distribution Measurements
The variation of water flow rate through the nozzle as a function of PWM duty cycle at two different water temperatures is shown in Figure 2. A comparison of the flow rates at two different PWM frequencies (10 Hz and 20 Hz) is also shown in Figure 3. Droplet size distributions were measured and recorded for all these operating conditions. As can be seen, a maximum turndown ratio of 3.7 was achieved for the flow rate through the nozzle. Sensitivity of flow rate to the PWM frequency is clearly observed. Also, most of the flow rate variation occurs between 0% and 50% duty cycle.
Figure 1. Schematic layout of the Droplet Spray Measurement Setup. Malvern Spraytec System not shown for clarity.
Figure 2. Variation of nozzle flow rate with PWM Duty Cycle operated at 20 HZ.
Figure 3. Comparison of nozzle flow rate with PWM frequencies of 10 Hz and 20 Hz.
Figure 4 shows the measured Sauter mean diameter (D [3, 2]) within the droplet spray for various nozzle flow rates. These measurements represent sample averages recorded over a time interval of 60 seconds or more. First, as is well known and expected [5, 3], the mean diameters are smaller at 110˚C than at room temperature. As the water temperature goes up, its absolute viscosity goes down, which leads to the lower water flow rate (due to swirling flow in the internal nozzle slots ) and hence smaller thickness of the conical sheet at the exit orifice of the nozzle, thus leading to smaller droplets. Also, at 110˚C some flashing (from liquid to vapor) of water may result in further reduction in droplet sizes. Also, the results show that the mean droplet size is actually smaller at lower flow rates at room temperature fuel. We also see that at very low fuel flow rates, there is very little advantage to be gained by heating the fuel since the droplet mean sizes are not very different at room temperature and at minimally flashing temperature. The data demonstrates good atomization properties of the droplet spray over a maximum fuel flow rate turndown ratio of about 3.7, thus indicating suitability of such a system for a variable fuel flow rate oil burner.
The measured volume averaged mean diameters (D [4, 3]) for the corresponding (Figure 4) flow rates are shown in Figure 5. Again, we observe similar behavior to the measured Sauter mean diameters. At 110˚C droplet sizes are smaller (than at room temperature for maximum flow rate) at all flow rates, and at room temperature atomization is even better (smaller droplet sizes) at low fuel flow rates.
During the droplet size measurement experiments we also recorded videos of the nozzle spray for various duty cycles immediately after recording the Malvern droplet size distribution. A cell phone video camera with macro lens attachment was used for this purpose together with a stroboscope for backlighting the spray. The stroboscope frequency was adjusted so as to match (as closely as possible) the framing rate of the video camera during filming. Stills from these videos are presented in Figures 6-8. A web link for viewing the videos for these conditions is given: _URL_
From these figures and videos we see that the spray is much finer at higher water temperature. Also, at the lower duty cycle of 40%, the spray is fine. In fact we see that the conical film sheet is breaking up early. We also note from Figure 2 that at this operating condition of 40% PWM duty cycle, the nozzle flow rate is already close to minimum. Thus a much wider cone angle for the spray at 100% duty cycle (for room temperature water) in Figure 8 is not of much practical consequence.
3.2. Oil Burner Flame Visualization Tests with the Bypass Nozzle
A variable firing rate spray nozzle is only one requirement for a load modulating oil burner. Clearly, not only must the mass flow rate of air going through the burner be regulated to match the fuel flow rate, the velocity distribution of air going through and around the fuel spray must be changed as well to maintain a stable flame and combustion quality (low emissions of soot and pollutants). Conventional residential oil burners only have very limited controls for adjusting the air flow rate. These provide a crude and limited control for the air inlet area to adjust the air mass flow rate going through the oil burner. As shown in Figure 9, the only other control for adjusting the air flow rate is the "annular gap" between the swirler and the retention head inside diameter (by moving the nozzle and swirler assembly in the axial direction). Clearly these controls are not enough for a load regulating oil burner which is to have the capability of changing fuel flow rate by a factor of two or more. The central swirl flow (velocity distribution) must also be changed. Furthermore these controls must be finer and electronically controlled. For these reasons it is to be expected that a conventional residential oil burner with an installed PWM controlled bypass nozzle is not a suitable candidate for testing the combustion performance.
Figure 4. Surface area averaged (Sauter) mean droplet size as a function of nozzle flow rate (Note: 1 g/s = 1.133 GPH).
Figure 5. Volume averaged mean droplet size as a function of nozzle flow rate (Note: 1 g/s = 1.133 GHP).
Figure 6. Photograph of the droplet sprays at two water temperatures for maximum flow rate (0% duty cycle for the bypass flow).
Figure 7. Photograph of the droplet sprays at two water temperatures for intermediate duty cycle for bypass flow.
Figure 8. Photograph of the droplet sprays at two water temperatures minimum flow rate.
Figure 9. A photograph of an installed oil spray nozzle in the Retention Head of a commercial residential oil burner.
Nevertheless, we did want to demonstrate and verify that we could at least get a stable flame by using an off-the-shelf bypass nozzle at very low fuel firing rates. Due to logistical and time constraints the combustion tests needed to be performed at a separate location while the droplet size distribution measurements were still in progress. As a result, these combustion tests could not be performed using the pulse wave modulated bypass nozzle. Therefore, for these tests we only used the manual control valve on the bypass line to control the fuel firing rate. Since atomization is expected to be only better with PWM control, these tests are conservative.
A schematic of the experimental setup for flame visualization tests is shown in Figure 10. A Carlin burner with an installed Delevan bypass nozzle is attached to a quartz chamber (instead of a boiler) for the purpose of flame visualization. These tests were run at 100 psi fuel pressure using No. 2 heating oil. The variation of fuel flow rates achieved during these tests is shown in Figure 11. As can be seen, we demonstrated a fuel flow rate turndown ratio of 3.2. Photographs of the flames at two fuel flow rates are shown in Figure 12. The differences in flame character at the two fuel flow rates can clearly be observed. The burner was not obviously setup for proper combustion; but our objective at this time was merely to demonstrate a stable flame at low fuel flow rates.
Figure 10. Schematic of the test setup for flame visualization at various fuel flow rates while using the bypass nozzle with manual valve for bypass flow control.
Figure 11. Variation of No. 2 heating oil flow rate during combustion tests as a function of manual bypass control valve position. At position 0, the bypass is fully closed.
Figure 12. Photographs of the flame in the quartz flame chamber at maximum and minimum fuel flow rates.
4. Conclusion and Suggested Future Work
We performed droplet size distribution measurements of fuel sprays (with water as the fuel simulant) at various fuel firing rates by controlling the fuel flow rate via pulse width modulated bypass flow from an off-the-shelf bypass nozzle. The results show good atomization properties of the spray over a 3.7 to 1 fuel flow rate ratio. Even though the droplet mean size is lower at higher (minimally flashing) fuel temperature, at lower flow rates the difference is not much. Thus heating of the fuel to high temperature to achieve very low fuel firing rates may not be necessary. Combustion tests with a conventional burner (with crude and un-optimized air flow distribution) also demonstrated a stable flame over a wide range of fuel flow rates. The next logical step towards completing the development of a variable load residential oil burner is to design such an oil burner with dynamically controllable air mass flow rate and velocity profile (in and around the droplet spray). This may require a controllable swirler

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A father (m = 94 kg) and son (m = 48 kg) are standing facing each other on a frozen pond. The son pushes on the father and finds himself moving backward at 3 m/s after they have separated. How fast will the father be moving?
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Should a Doctor's Apology Be Admissible in Court
It's a question that's being raised in Maryland thanks to a Maryland legislator's bill that would disallow a doctor's testimony in a medical malpractice case. The legislator who's sponsoring the bill happens to be the only practicing physician in the Maryland Legislature.
Dan Morhaim cites "communicaton problems" as the reason for such legislation barring a doctor's apology for a medical error or an unfortunate medical outcome. Under current Maryland law, such an admission or apology is admissible in a court of law. Some states, such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey disallow such apologies in medical malpractice cases.
While a doctor's apology may be interpreted in a variety of ways, it's open to interpretation. Why not let a jury decide whether it's a relevant admission of culpability or a simple expression of compassion following an unfortunate medical result?
This issue is part of a larger trend to take away from the jury an integral part of their function-decision making. The jury system is an indispensable part of our justice system. However, recent trends such as capping medical malpractice damages and this issue hamstrings a jury from their true role. They are supposed to make a determination of culpability in civil trials. That's their role in the justice system. Once legislators start tinkering with that, it weakens the system that has worked for more than two centuries.


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Spark Ignition Transition of Premixed Turbulent Expanding Flames using Nanosecond Repetitively Pulsed Discharges
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Central University, Jhong-li District, Taoyuan City 32001, Taiwan
This talk presents the coupling effects of pulsed repetitive frequency (PRF = 0-90 kHz), r.m.s turbulent fluctuating velocity (u = 0-2.8 m/s), and inter-electrode gap (dgap = 0.6-2.0 mm) on the enhancement and deterioration of laminar and turbulent ignition probabilities (Pig,L and Pig,T) by nanosecond-repetitively-pulsed-discharges (NRPD) in a randomly-stirred lean n-butane/air mixture with large Lewis number Le 2.2 >> 1. All centrally-ignited NRPD experiments are conducted in a dual-chamber fan-stirred cruciform burner using the same total ignition energy (Etot 23 mJ) via a burst of 11 pulses, each pulse having about 2.2 mJ except for the first pulse having about 1 mJ. Here Etot MIEL 23 mJ at dgap = 0.8-mm (MIEL=26.3-mJ/3.4-mJ at dgap = 0.6-mm/2.0-mm), where MIEL is the laminar minimum ignition energy measured by the conventional-single-spark-discharge (CSSD) at 50% ignitability. At small dgap, we discover a synergistic coherence ignition enhancement (SCIE) regime having very high Pig,L = 80-90% within certain PRFs, i.e. 20-40 kHz at dgap = 0.8-mm and 40-60 kHz at dgap = 0.6-mm. This is attributed to the coherence between PRF and an inward reactant flow recirculation frequency (fRC) inside the torus-like kernel induced by the discharges. Outside the SCIE regime when PRF < fRC and/or PRF > fRC, the deterioration of Pig,L is found. When PRF 5-kHz/10-kHz at dgap=0.8-mm/0.6-mm, Pig,L=0 even using 5,000 pulses with Etot 11 J. Moreover, Pig,T decreases with increasing u for all three dgap and for most PRFs, except for small dgap = 0.6-mm/0.8-mm at higher PRF 60 kHz and at lower u = 0.5 m/s where a turbulence-facilitated-ignition (TFI) with Pig,T > Pig,L is observed. There is no TFI at dgap = 2-mm; the decrease of Pig,T with u changes from gradually to rapidly when u is greater than some critical value depending on PRF, showing a Pig,T transition. These results are attributed to the interactions between turbulent dissipation, differential diffusion, and synergistic influence, which are substantiated by Schlieren images of initial kernel development and the ignition time determined at one half of the flame critical radius that leads to a self-sustained spherical flame propagation. Finally, the aforesaid NRPD ignition transition (IT) is compared with previous CSSD IT results using various fuels, such as hydrogen, methane, propane, n-butane, iso-octane, and the primary reference fuel of gasoline, which should be important for achieving a better ignition strategy in spark ignition engines.


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A water-stable zinc(ii)–organic framework as a multiresponsive luminescent sensor for toxic heavy metal cations, oxyanions and organochlorine pesticides in aqueous solution†
A novel metal–organic framework with the formula [Zn3(DDB)(DPE)]·H2O (1) (H5DDB = 3,5-di(2′,4′-dicarboxylphenyl)benzoic acid and DPE = 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene) has been solvothermally synthesized by employing a rigid carboxylate ligand H5DDB to assemble with Zn(II) ions in the presence of a flexible bis(pyridyl) linker DPE. The Zn-MOF is a 3D framework with six-nuclear clusters and possesses remarkable water stability and pH stability. Interestingly, complex 1 can sensitively and selectively sense Fe(III), Cr(III), Cr(VI), Mn(VII) and the pesticide 2,6-Dich-4-NA with low detection limits in aqueous solution. Moreover, complex 1 also exhibits selectivity for 2,6-Dich-4-NA detection in real samples including carrot, grape and nectarine extracts, and its detection ability is almost unchanged in the presence of the surfactant sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The possible mechanisms of luminescence quenching have been explained by the weak affinity of nitrogen atoms, resonance energy transfer, and photoinduced electron transfer. To our knowledge, this is the first example of a MOF-based multiresponsive fluorescent probe for the simultaneous detection of Fe(III), Cr(III/VI), Mn(VII) and the pesticide 2,6-Dich-4-NA in aqueous solution.


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The health benefits of Irish moss seaweed
As our approach to food becomes more globalized, ingredients that were once unusual to us are now commonplace. Take seaweed, for instance. While this edible underwater plant life has been a staple in Asian cuisine for ages (Japan alone uses over twenty species in their cuisine), it's still relatively new to us. As such, we're still learning about the different types and how we can incorporate them in our diets. If you're taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of edible seaweed, you should learn about Irish moss.
What is Irish moss seaweed?
Irish moss is sometimes called sea moss, but don't let either name fool you. This is a red cold-water seaweed that thrives in Ireland, where it's been used as a source of food for centuries. Irish moss rose to prominence on the Emerald Isle in the mid-1800s, when it became a key nutritional supplement during the potato famine.
The seaweed has a tough, rubbery texture, which makes it virtually inedible when it's pulled directly from the sea. Because of this, it's traditionally simmered and enjoyed as a liquid soup broth. However, modern recipes tend to incorporate its gel as a thickening agent, or even as a vegan substitute for gelatin.
Benefits of Irish moss
Even if you're not vegan, there are still several beneficial reasons why incorporating Irish moss in your diet is essential. For one thing, it contains several organic compounds that have been shown to help thyroid regulation, such as iodine. This is extremely important, as an unbalanced thyroid can lead to many other health issues.
It's also thought that Irish moss may be a beneficial agent in the fight against cancer. Scientific studies conducted on animal test subjects reveal routine ingestion of the seaweed has a radioprotective effect that's not unlike chemotherapy. While these tests don't conclude it can cure cancer, they do surmise that it can be an essential supplement to cancer therapy. Other potential benefits of incorporating Irish moss in your diet include lowering cholesterol, supporting heart health and various anti-inflammatory properties.
More health inspiration: Nuts too can be a great source of health benefits, check out this article on the 7 best nuts for women!


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Washington (AFP) May 9, 2012
US and Italian scientists have traced a bacterium that has been destroying kiwifruit in New Zealand and Europe back to China where they believe it originated, according to a study on Wednesday.
Since the disease known as "kiwifruit canker" emerged in Italy 2008, it has wiped out orchards mainly across Europe and South America and caused hundreds of million of dollars in losses, according to the article in the journal PLoS ONE.
The culprit is a bacterium, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa), which causes red or white slime to ooze from the plant's stems or branches, in some cases causing the plants to die.
A similar disease afflicted orchards in China and Japan in the 1980s, so scientists used the latest DNA sequencing technology to shed light on the pathogens to see if there were any links.
Virginia Tech associate professor Boris Vinatzer and Giorgio Balestra of the University of Tuscia in Italy sequenced the DNA of Psa bacteria from kiwifruit trees in China, Italy, New Zealand and Portugal.
They found that the bacteria from China, Europe, and New Zealand were almost identical, with one slight variation that in a single region of the DNA that linked the New Zealand outbreak to the Chinese bacteria.
Therefore, the study authors believe the bacterium was likely imported from China to Italy first, and later from China into New Zealand where the disease turned up in 2010.
"The first step in stopping the spread of aggressive bacteria like Psa is knowing where they come from and how they have spread," Balestra said.
"Now that we have sequenced the DNA and found its likely origin, we can start to figure out ways to stop it and similar bacteria from doing so much damage in the future."
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Bayer is trying to protect its manufacturing process for a chewable drug delivery dosage form with a US patent application.
The US patent filing covers the manufacturing process for a soft chewable product for delivering an API (active pharmaceutical ingredient). Manufacturing of the dosage form is done without extrusion.
"Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture", Bayer wrote in a US patent filing.
Manufacturing the dosage form without using extrusion allows Bayer to avoid heat generated when using this process. Heat can cause deterioration of the drug's stability and lead to API degradation.
As such Bayer wrote: "Preferably, the method would be performed without application of any heat above room temperature to the mixture or formed product. It is also desirable that the chews be susceptible to manufacture without use of costly, pharmaceutical grade water as an ingredient."
The Bayer process cuts out the use of water by adding the ingredients to a mixing vessel capable of blending the material and casting it against the side of the container. Taking this approach cuts the risk of microbial growth – and costs – from the use of pharmaceutical grade water in production.
An oil suspension and liquid ingredients, such as softening agents, are added to the dry materials. After blending the mixture is passed, without compression, into a moulding machine. Bayer thinks the machine could output more than 50,000 units per hour.
Pressing the dosage into this chewable form could increase compliance among people and animals. For humans Bayer envisages using sweet flavourings, such as sugars or molasses, to make it more pleasant to take the medicine.


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Arsi University Office of Gender Affairs Directorate
Background of Gender Directorate
Arsi University Gender affairs office was established in 2014 GC as University's gender focal point. Office of Gender Affairs is aiming in reducing female attrition rate; reducing Gender Based Violence (GBV), enhancing female student's psychosocial skills. In addition, the office is responsible to coordinate efforts to increase the enrolment and retention of female students as well as the recruitment and promotion of female academic and administrative staff in the University. Furthermore, Office of Gender Affairs is willing to work strong with the sake of achieving Arsi University Mission and Vision. In this regard the Directorate is responsible to perform the following activities:
A gender office directly accountable to the office of the President is hereby established with the following duties and responsibilities:
 1. Identify challenges faced by female students and staff of the University and provide/suggest solutions;
 2. Mainstream gender in the teaching learning process, training and research activities of the University;
 3. Raise the awareness of students and other members of the University about existing gender issues within the University in collaboration with other relevant bodies;
 4. Follow up and coordinate supports provided to female students by the University and other stakeholders;
 5. Work on different gender-related issues raised by students and staff and report to relevant offices, take appropriate actions and follow up progress;
 6. Motivate female students by providing awards to outstanding female students
 7. Provide counseling service to female students
 8. Facilitate activities planned to support female students such as tutorials, trainings on life skills, etc.
 9. Encourage and assist initiatives for female empowerment in academics, and administration;
 10. Create networking with other similar offices in higher education institutes;
 11. Promote and implement gender polices and guidelines
 12. Develops University wide policies and guidelines
 13. Creates and develop linkages between the gender offices of all colleges and institutes, the female student union and the support staff female representatives;
 14. Establishes sustainable infrastructure to support female staff and female students to reach a quota of 50% on each level of the University.
 15. Representing the University in matters relating to women and participate in meeting and trainings
 16. The preparations of action plans and budget required for the office
 17. The preparation of periodic reports and evaluations on the activities of the office.
 18. Perform any other related tasks assigned by the President.
Completed projects:
Copy house and pool house was established at the University Main Campus.
Ongoing project:
Construction of mini-shop which will going to generate income for Arsi University students who came from economically poor family is currently on the progress.
Future projects:
Identifying Arsi University female students challenges related to Gender Based Violence caused by the University staff and the surrounding society and providing sustainable solution for the problems. Hence, we are looking for research proposal which will be able to specifically address problem of sugar Dadi and sugar Mami. In addition to this we are aiming to give one community service.
Branches of Gender Affairs:
Arsi University Gender Directorate has three branches located at:
- Collage of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Collage of Health Sciences
- Collage of Humanities and Social Sciences (Bekoji Kampus)
Directorate director contact address:
- Name: Yewubnesh Wendimu
- Phone: +251 912 25 75 92
Gender office group leader contact address:
- Name: Tsige Haile
- Phone: +251 911 70 04 33
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Amounts of money may be written in several different ways. Cents may be written
with the ¢ sign and dollars can be written with the dollar sign ($). Adding
money that is expressed in these forms just involves adding the amounts and placing
the proper sign on the answer.
Often money is written as a decimal with dollars to the left of the decimal point
and cents to the right of the decimal point. Twenty-three dollars and eighty-seven
cents is written $23.87.
Decimal money amounts are added the same way that
decimals are added. Remember to put the $ sign before the answer.
Adding Decimals is just like adding other numbers.
Always line up the decimal points when adding decimals.
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Digital Electronics Projects: How to Use Switches to Build Gates
To give you an idea of how basic gates work, these electronics projects show you how to assemble an AND gate, an OR gate, and an XOR gate using simple DPDT knife switches. In actual practice, gate circuits are built with transistors or with integrated circuits. But these three projects will give you a good idea of how gates work.
The following list summarizes these three basic logical operations:
AND: An AND operation compares two binary values. If both values are 1, the result of the AND operation is 1. If one value is 0 or both of the values are 0, the result is 0.
OR: An OR operation compares two binary values. If at least one of the values is 1, the result of the OR operation is 1. If both values are 0, the result is 0.
XOR: An XOR operation compares two binary values. If exactly one of them is 1, the result is 1. If both values are 0 or if both values are 1, the result is 0.
The AND gate is implemented by connecting two switches together in series. Both switches must be closed for the lamp to light.
To implement an OR gate with switches, you simply wire the switches in parallel. Then, the lamp lights if either of the switches is closed.
The XOR gate circuit wiring is a bit trickier. The DPDT switches are cross-connected in such a way that the circuit to the lamp is completed if one of the switches is in the A position and the other is in the B position. If both switches are in the same position, the circuit is not completed so the lamp does not light.


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A Quick Cure If You're Feeling Dangerously Impulsive: Look At Some Nature
Want to put a stop to hasty decisions? Contemplating nature—even just images on your computer—could provide the self-control boost you need.
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Next time you're about to send off a nasty email or buy something completely unnecessary on Amazon, stop and take a look at a photo of the forest. It might just make you reconsider.
A study from researchers at Utah State University has found that visual exposure to natural environments decreases impulsiveness—even if that exposure is just an image on a computer screen inside a lab. Past studies have found that the natural environment has positive effects on attention, happiness, and mood, but this is the first piece of research to look at how natural scenes affect impulsivity.
The study used a common test of impulsivity, called delay discounting to see how participants are affected by natural scenes. The researchers tried to see whether a participant would choose to immediately receive a small reward instead of getting a larger reward later.
Almost 200 undergraduate students came to a computer lab and viewed photos of either the natural world, the built environment, or, as a control group, photos of geometric shapes. After viewing numerous photos, a choice popped up on the computer screen, asking whether they would rather have a smaller amount of money now or a larger amount later. That choice popped up multiple times for each participant, with the amount of money and time varying based on their past answers.
In the end, researchers found statistically significant evidence that people exposed to images of natural environments are more self-controlled than people exposed to images of the built environment or the control environment. "It was a brief exposure—overall, less than 10 minutes on a computer screen, not an immersion in the environment," says Kerry Jordan, one of the researchers in the study, "We know that virtual views of nature can help us be healthier and restore attention, but other studies have shown immersion works even better."
It's probable, then, that people with constant access to nature can control their impulsivity better than nature-deprived city dwellers (lots of city dwellers have access to nature too, of course). Even making small changes to an indoor office, like adding plants, could decrease impulsivity.
The Utah State researchers don't know exactly why exposure to nature cuts down on impulsivity, but they have some theories. There could a be a mood difference between people looking at natural and built environment scenes. Perhaps perceptions of time have something to do with it (people often say that time seems to slow down when they're in nature, and slowed-down time perception could make longer gratification delays seem shorter). Jordan believes the most likely possibility is our increased capacity for attention when gazing at nature—the more we pay attention, the more we can think about the consequences of our decisions.
Jordan suspects that mood doesn't play a part in the equation. "People in better moods are usually more impulsive decision-makers. If that were the case, people should have been making more impulsive decisions," she says.
Next, the researchers plan to look at the effect that time perception has on impulsivity, and what happens when you expose people to photos of nature and the built environment in succession—more like the real world.
"It's an important area of research in part because it's such an easy intervention," says Jordan.


Tasks screen - Keep track of downloading, processing and sharing
Brief explanation:
Tasks panel allows you to see progress in your downloads, time estimation for active actions, and completed requests, such as Save to Camera Roll, Share (so as Stitch Panorama, Create Quickshot video and so on).
Tasks (items in the queue) are PAUSING whenever you pull the USB cable or turn off DJI drone or Osmo. However, items are automatically resuming once the connection is re-established with the same device and the same micro SD.
Illustration 1. Tasks Panel in the action
Let's get deep into Tasks:
Download and processing of media from DJI device is not ultra-fast. Also, we allow downloading while you are continuing to organize footage or while an app is working in the background. That's why we developed a special panel where you can keep track of all your requests. As soon as you start downloading photos or videos - the app immediately creates the task and places it on this screen.
You can access panel with the Tasks at any time just pulling Tasks tag, located on the right side of the screen. The tag itself displays current progress and estimation of the remaining tasks.
Tasks are divided into sections presenting DJI device or devices (if you link multiple). Each section contains device name, connection status, battery level and actual progress with the estimation. Also, you can open a context menu for the section and cancel tasks (or remove completed tasks).
Note: "Storage" section is used when you perform Share actions for media items already transferred to App Storage.
Tasks are auto resumable and if you want to finish download later or swap battery, or connect another DJI device - once you establish link again - Tasks will resume from the point they've been stopped (at this point, we hope you are impressed :)). Moreover, they are running even if you minimize Sync for DJI - the app maintains the connection with the drone/Osmo while there are things to download. You'll be guided with push notifications about milestones or changes in the downloading queue. For the best asynchronous results, we use Location service (read more about it here).
Protip: download multiple media items from DJI device using Multiselect Mode. In this case, selected files will be combined into one task.
Each task has context actions once it is completed. Use swipe to the left on item row (iOS) or long tap on a row (Android). You can Share to other apps or hide task.
Note: Successful tasks (if they do not require further action) will be erased from the list after the next launch of an app.
Estimation of the remaining time:
Starting with iOS 12.1 - we use prediction algorithms altogether with machine learning to estimate how much time is required for pending Tasks. We also calculate how much battery will be drained. You'll see a warning icon on Tasks tag in case of such a situation. Estimation is unique to each DJI device and mobile device you use for synchronization and requires some time for the calibration.
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Group: a group is an entire group of connected stones on the board of the same color. A single stone (unconnected to others of the same color) is also a group.
Overgrown: a group is overgrown when it has more than 5 stones in it.
Smothered: a group is smothered when there are no empty spaces adjacent to any of its stones.
- Each player owns 2 stone colors. To start, Player 1 places one stone of either of her colors on any empty space.
- From then on, starting with Player 2, the players take turns. On your turn, you must place 1 or 2 stones on any empty spaces. If you place 2 stones, they must be different colors.
- After you place your stone(s), capture all smothered enemy groups, and then capture all overgrown enemy groups.
- The first player to have captured X enemy stones wins.
Because your opponent can only place 2 stones on each turn, she can't smother any group touching at least 3 empty spaces. So try to make sure your most important groups always touch least three empty spaces.
The board consists of concentric rings of hexagons. The the second-outermost ring seems important, because groups on that ring are hard to capture without losing a lot of stones.
When you make a size-5 group, it can no longer evolve, which reduces your flexibility. Don't make a size-5 group unless what you gain from it is more valuable than the lost flexibility.
If your opponent has two size-5 groups of different colors that both touch the same empty space, she can't place a stone there without overgrowing and losing one of her groups. So, if one of your groups touches that same empty space, your opponent can't smother it without overgrowing and losing a group.
Likewise, if you have more than one size-5 group, and they're different colors, try to prevent those groups from touching the same empty spaces.
If your opponent is making big groups aggressively, try playing "slow" by placing only one stone per turn. Your opponent may eventually overgrow to much, making it easy for you to storm back.


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Interview: Sharni Burstin and Sara Caplan - PwC's Skills for Australia
Pathways14 themes are inclusive, innovative and ingenuity, can you tell us about your work and research related to this?
The Inclusion of People with Disability in VET project is the first time government and industry have come together to explore how the development of training packages could increase the participation of people with disability in VET and the workplace.
This cross sector project aims to equip vocational educators, employers and customer service providers with the skills and knowledge they need to better include people with disability in education, employment and service contexts.
The project is one of several, pioneering the Australian Industry and Skills Committee's (AISC's) new approach to setting national competency standards in vocational education and training (VET). 'Cross-sector' projects are intended to reduce duplication in the sector by addressing common skills needs across industry as a whole, developing new training products that can be implemented across a wide range of qualifications.
The ultimate objective is to increase education and employment opportunities for people with disability across all economic sectors by addressing skill and knowledge gaps across multiple industry sectors.
PwC's Skills for Australia conducted significant consultation about inclusion of people with disability in Vocational Education and Training. Why was this consultation necessary and what themes emerged through your work?
All of PwC's Skills for Australia's projects require extensive consultation, to ensure that our training system meets the needs of employers, learners and rapidly-changing workplace environments.
In this Inclusion of People with Disability project, there were many voices that needed to be heard in order to ensure a holistic and complete approach to achieving the project's objectives. Consultation had to include people with disability, disability support providers, employers, training providers, advocacy groups, government representatives and more. As a national project, it was imperative that consultations spanned all states and territories, as well as different industries and perspectives on disability. Disability is diverse, and therefore so too needed to be the input into the project's findings.
- Interestingly, significant commonalities were identified across the large number of industries, disability support contexts and individuals who were engaged. Key themes that emerged included:
- A lack of understanding of the breadth of disability and the capabilities of people with disability.
- Skill gaps in communication, implementing reasonable adjustments, and adapting flexible work and learning practices to address individual need.
- The need for greater understanding of the benefits of inclusive practice, as well as the availability of support and resources available to foster inclusion.
From your findings, what are the practical implications for the VET Sector, for employers and for people with disability?
The intended outcome for the project is to introduce new training products into the VET sector, to equip employers, educators and service providers with the skills and knowledge they need to support and include people with disability. These training products will be included in relevant qualifications across various industries (e.g. for workers across different industry sectors).
The intended impact is to provide people with disability more opportunities to successfully complete VET qualifications, find employment in sectors aligned to their personal goals and capabilities, and access services like all members of society.
Sara you're a member of the COAG STEM Skills Partnership Forum which is a collaborative action until the National STEM School Education Strategy 2016-2026, what are the goals of this Forum?
The Forum brought together senior leaders from industry and the education sector to lead and facilitate a more strategic national approach to STEM education. Participation in the Forum gave us an opportunity to improve partnerships between industry and the school sector to help drive the engagement, aspiration, capability and attainment of Australian students within STEM disciplines. The Forum focused on three areas: Careers Awareness, Teacher Professional Development and Outcomes and Impact. Forum members met a number of times last year culminating in releasing an issues paper. Written submissions were invited and consultations were conducted in most states and territories. The final report, Optimising STEM Industry-School Partnerships: Inspiring Australia's Next Generation was released in April this year.
Sharni you led the Inclusion of People with Disability in VET Cross Sector Project involving large amounts of consultation, did you find any common themes emerge during this process?
As mentioned above, strong common themes definitely emerged across states and territories and consulted stakeholder groups. To me, three themes that really stood out were:
- Taking a 'person-centred approach': recognising each person as a unique individual with their own strengths, support needs, capabilities and interests
- Promoting understanding and open dialogue: speaking openly and honestly about what people with disability offer society, what support they need to succeed, and the value that inclusive practice provides to all parties involved.
- Being willing to explore just how easy and simple inclusive practice can be: inclusion does not have to be complex, expensive or scary. Often times, becoming flexible and more accessible to accommodate the various needs of different individuals can be a simpler process than expected, and provide more benefits than anticipated.
What issues do you think higher education students in Australia are facing today? How are higher education institutions helping or hindering those issues?
Our project focused predominantly on the VET sector, and not higher education. However, a few issues that emerged as potentially common across sectors included
- Student reluctance to disclose their disability and/or support needs to the institution, due to fears of prejudice or stigma, and concerns over how information provided is used and shared.
- Instigated support services and processes may not be clearly advertised and visible to students. Processes can also be complex and not always student-friendly.
- Limited educational resources; limiting the skills, time and specialist support educators need to promote positive learning outcomes for individuals with disability in their cohorts.
What skills do you hope to people who attend your session leave with?
We hope that those who attend our session will begin to identify where VET can be implemented across their industries, to support the development of skills and knowledge, to pave the way for future equal access and inclusion opportunities for people with disability.


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Mullā Ṣadrā
Mullā Ṣadrā, also called Ṣadr Ad-dīn Ash-shīrāzī (born c. 1571, Shīrāz, Iran—died 1640Basra, Iraq), philosopher, who led the Iranian cultural renaissance in the 17th century. The foremost representative of the illuminationist, or Ishrāqī, school of philosopher-mystics, he is commonly regarded by Iranians as the greatest philosopher their country has produced.
A scion of a notable Shīrāzī family, Mullā Ṣadrā completed his education at Eṣfahān, then the leading cultural and intellectual centre of Iran. After his studies with scholars there, he produced several works, the most famous of which was his Asfār ("Journeys"). Asfār contains the bulk of his philosophy, which was influenced by a personal mysticism bordering on the ascetic that he experienced during a 15-year retreat at Kahak, a village near Qom, Iran.
Toward the end of his life, Mullā Ṣadrā returned to Shīrāz to teach. His teachings, however, were considered heretical by the orthodox Shīʿite theologians, who persecuted him, though his powerful family connections permitted him to continue to write. He died on a pilgrimage to Arabia.


What Does The Name Erasmus Mean?
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The name 'Erasmus' is a name for a male originating from the Greek word 'erasmios' which means 'beloved'.
Saint Erasmus was a martyr from the third century who is regarded as the patron saint by sailors.
Erasmus was also the name of a Dutch scholar, humanist and theologian who was prominent during the Renaissance period. His writing was in pure Latin form. Although he was a Roman Catholic all his life, he was a stern critic of what he regarded as the excesses of the Roman Catholic Church. He made new Latin as well as Greek editions of the New Testament.
Martin Luther's movement started in the year after the New Testament was published and greatly tested the strength of Erasmus's character. Erasmus admired Luther, but was averse to partisanship. His hesitation to support Luther led Luther that Erasmus was a coward or purposeless.
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What a transformative, rich experience this has been for me. I feel so renewed. This land, this community and all the teachings have inspired me in a way I never realized was possible. I will carry this experience with me forever.
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Techniques: (20 Contact Hours) Includes asanas, pranayama, kriya, chanting, mantra meditation and other traditional yoga techniques. These hours can be a mix between training in how to teach, practice techniques and guides practices.
Teaching Methodology: (5 Contact Hours) Includes communication skills, addressing specific needs, asana assists, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the students learning process, and the business of teaching yoga.
Anatomy and Physiology: (10 Contact Hours) Includes physical anatomy and bodily systems, organs, etc., and subtle/pranic anatomy and physiology (charkras, nadis, etc.).
Philosophy, Ethics, & Lifestyle: (25 Contact Hours) Study of Yoga Scriptures, living a yogic lifestyle, truthfulness and self introspection reading, understanding the value of teaching yoga as a service to others.
Practicum: (15 Contact Hours) Includes student being the lead teacher as well as observing and assisting in classes taught by others. Hours may be a combination of supervised and unsupervised.
Remaining Contact Hours: (190 Hours) The requirements above ensure that all the trainees of a RYS receive training and instruction in five educational categories for a minimum number of designated hours. The remaining contact hours and elective hours are to be distributed among the five educational categories above, but the hours may be allocated at the discretion of each RYS depending on their program's focus.
Yandara Yoga Advanced 300-Hour Teacher Training complies with the 300-Hour Level of the Yoga Alliance Standards for Registered Yoga Teachers, as follows:
- Contact Hours: (270 Hours minimum) Instruction with the teacher trainer physically present (minimum 135 Contact Hours with Lead Trainer(s).
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A Yandara Yoga Institute 300 Hour Teaching Certificate will be given upon successful completion of the program.
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Who is STEM Learning?
STEM Learning is an organisation devoted to enrich academically-minded students all the way from Primary School to Higher Education at Universities. Not only does STEM Learning develop students, they also support teachers and other educators, in order to further influence the power of their education across schools to colleges.
Furthermore, STEM Learning are also responsible for enabling individuals with the wish to inspire to become STEM Ambassadors and host STEM Clubs. By setting up a STEM account, you could be on the way to massively upstart your professional career.
Who are the STEM Ambassadors?
At the University of Greenwich Engineering Society, all of the founding members are certified STEM Ambassadors. STEM Ambassadors are simply those who are willing to give up their free time, in order to engage their audience with the wide range of STEM appliances, from 3D printers, drones and much more.
Currently, the STEM Ambassadors that are within the Engineering Society are:
- Richard Blair
- Lauren Aves
- Nathan Arnold
- Brett Wade
- Rob Gladwell
Thanks to the opportunities and resources provided by STEM Learning, the University of Greenwich Engineering Society are dedicated to enhancing the engagement towards STEM-related fields, towards younger pupils, whilst providing a fantastic opportunity to develop, or even kick-start your professional career for the future.


A pocket wilderness in the heart of Houston.
West 11 Street Park
Tour Stop 9: New Growth Pine
New growth Loblolly Pines
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As you walk through this small grove of young Loblolly Pines, you may wonder why other types of trees don't seem to grow here. It is no accident. The pine trees are actually altering their environment to their own advantage and keeping other species out.
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Plants need air, sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow, and there is a limited supply of these resources in the forest habitat. Birds or squirrels can move to another location if they run short of food or water, but trees are fixed in place. So, these pine trees use a strategy called "allelopathy" to discourage anything else from growing around them and competing for the available resources.
Loblolly Pine
Do you see the thick carpet of pine needles underneath the trees? This thick covering serves to prevent light from hitting the ground around the trees, but it does much more. As the needles decompose, they increase the acidity of the soil, making it difficult for many plants to grow. The needles, as well as pinecones from the tree, may also trigger additional chemical reactions to discourage competition. When the pine trees grow taller, even less light can reach the ground, further limiting the growth of competing plants.
Small trees under pines
But look even closer. There are a few small trees under the pines, including some oaks and Sweet Gums. These small trees have big, light-gathering leaves that help them survive in shaded areas. They will not get much bigger as long as the pine trees tower over them because they do not get enough light and have to struggle to get nutrients. But under the ground, they are growing a foundation of roots, ready to start growing tall if anything should happen to the pine trees above them, thus letting light through.
Allelopathy is found in many plants, including Black Walnut trees, sunflowers, and Tree of Heaven – a very invasive nonnative plant that also grows in the park.
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We report the crystal structures of four synthetic members of the variscite group (space group type Pbca) and of bonacinaite, the first naturally occurring scandium arsenate member of the metavariscite group. All structures were determined using single-crystal X-ray intensity data. The following members were all synthesised under either mild hydrothermal conditions or by wet-chemical methods (<90°C). CrAsO4⋅2H2O (deep green): a = 8.894(2), b = 9.946(2), c = 10.206(2) Å and V = 902.8(3) Å3; R1 = 2.14%. Tl3+PO4⋅2H2O (colourless): a = 10.2848(7), b = 8.8578(6), c = 10.3637(7) Å and V = 944.14(11) Å3 (data at –173°C); R1 = 2.56%. MnSeO4⋅2H2O (pale pink): a = 10.441(2), b = 9.2410(18), c = 10.552(2) Å and V = 1018.1(3) Å3; R1 = 2.19%. A different method of preparation of MnSeO4⋅2H2O yielded crystals with very similar unit-cell parameters, a = 10.4353(5), b = 9.2420(5) and c = 10.5349(6) Å; R1 = 2.25%. CdSeO4⋅2H2O (colourless) has a = 10.481(1), b = 9.416(1), c = 10.755(1) Å and V = 1061.4(2) Å3; R1 = 1.53%. The thermal behaviour of the two selenate members was studied by a combination of DSC and TG, supplemented by PXRD. Bonacinaite (IMA2018-056), metavariscite-type natural (Sc,Al)(As,P)O4⋅2H2O (ideally ScAsO4⋅2H2O), crystallises in the space group P21/n, with a = 5.533(1), b = 10.409(2), c = 9.036(2) Å, β = 91.94(3)° and V = 520.11(18) Å3; R1 = 3.66%. The structural formula, supported by chemical analysis, is (Sc0.807(1)Al0.193)(As0.767(7)P0.233)O4⋅2H2O. All structures are based on frameworks built by corner-sharing of TO4 tetrahedra (T = P5+, As5+ or Se6+) with MO4(H2O)2 (M = Mn2+, Cd2+, Cr3+, Sc3+ or Tl3+) octahedra. The flexible frameworks are reinforced by partly bifurcated, strong to weak hydrogen bonds.
The crystal chemistry of all known synthetic and natural members of the variscite and metavariscite groups is discussed and compared, and the relative stabilities are evaluated. With the aid of the COMPSTRU program (Bilbao Crystallographic Server), a quantitative comparison of the crystal structures in both groups is given. Calculations of the structural and topological complexity reveal that the metavariscite structure type is structurally and topologically simpler than that of variscite. It is suggested that metavariscite and phosphosiderite are metastable kinetically stabilised phases, in contrast to thermodynamically stable variscite and strengite, respectively. The 3D frameworks of the members of both groups have been shown to be potential electrode materials for rechargeable Li ion batteries.
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then use scanl1 to produce a running total - so each element represents the total length up to that point. We then use takeWhile (<= n) to keep grabbing elements while they are short enough, and finally length to convert back to something we can use with splitAt.
When testing, I tend to start with a few concrete examples then move on to QuickCheck properties. As an initial example we can do:
quickCheck $
 chunksOfSize 3 ["a","b","c","defg","hi","jk"] ==
Here we are explicitly testing some of the corner cases - we want to make sure the full complement of 3 get into the first chunk (and we haven't got an off-by-one), we also test a singleton chunk of size 4. Now we move on to QuickCheck properties:
quickCheck $ \n xs ->
 let res = chunksOfSize n xs
 in concat res == xs &&
 all (\r -> length r == 1 || length (concat r) <= n) res
There are really two properties here - first, the chunks concat together to form the original. Secondly, each chunk is either under the limit or a singleton. These properties capture the requirements in the documentation.
A final property we can check is that it should never be possible to move the first piece from a chunk to the previous chunk. We can write such a property as:
all (> n) $ zipWith (+)
 (map (sum. map length) res)
 (drop 1 $ map (length. head) res)
This property isn't as important as the other invariants, and is somewhat tested in the example, so I didn't include it in the test suite.
Performance and alternatives
The complexity is O(n) in the number of Char values, which is as expected, since we have to count them all. Some observations about this point in the design space:
 - In a strict language this would be an O(n^2) implementation, since we would repeatedly length and scanl the remainder of the tail each time. As it is, we are calling length on the first element of each chunk twice, so there is minor constant overhead.
 - Usually in Haskell, instead of counting the number of elements and then doing splitAt we would prefer to use span - something like span ((<= n). fst).... While possible, it makes the special singleton case more difficult, and requires lots of tuples/contortions to associate each element with its rolling sum.
 - For a build system, the entire input will be evaluated before, and the entire output will be kept in memory afterwards. However, if we think about this program with lazy streaming inputs and outputs, it will buffer each element of the output list separately. As a result memory would be bounded by the maximum of the longest string and the Int argument to chunksOfSize.
 - It is possible to write a streaming version of this function, which returns each String as soon as it is consumed, with memory bounded by the longest string alone. Moreover, if the solution above was to use lazy naturals, it would actually come quite close to being streaming (albeit gaining a quadratic complexity term from the takeWhile (<= n)).
 - The type signature could be generalised to [a] instead of String, but I would suspect in this context it's more likely for String to be replaced by Text or ByteString, rather than to be used on [Bool]. As a result, sticking to String seems best.
Refactoring the previous version
The function already existed in the codebase I was working on, so below is the original implementation. This implementation does not handle the long singleton special case (it loops forever). We can refactor it to support the singleton case, which we do in several steps. The original version was:
chunksOfSize _ [] = []
chunksOfSize size strings = reverse chunk : chunksOfSize size rest
 (chunk, rest) = go [] 0 strings
 go res _ [] = (res, [])
 go res chunkSize (s:ss) =
 if newSize > size then (res, s:ss) else go (s:res) newSize ss
 newSize = chunkSize + length s
Refactoring to use repeatedly we get:
chunksOfSize size = repeatedly $ second reverse. go [] 0
 go res _ [] = (res, [])
 go res chunkSize (s:ss) =
 newSize = chunkSize + length s
Changing go to avoid the accumulator we get:
chunksOfSize size = repeatedly $ go 0
 go _ [] = ([], [])
 go chunkSize (s:ss) =
 if newSize > size then ([], s:ss) else first (s:) $ go newSize ss
 newSize = chunkSize + length s
It is then reasonably easy to fix the singleton bug:
chunksOfSize size = repeatedly $ \(x:xs) -> first (x:) $ go (length x) xs
 go _ [] = ([], [])
 go chunkSize (s:ss) =
 newSize = chunkSize + length s
Finally, it is slightly simpler to keep track of the number of characters still allowed, rather than the number of characters already produced:
chunksOfSize size = repeatedly $ \(x:xs) -> first (x:) $ go (size - length x) xs
 go n (x:xs) | let n2 = n - length x, n2 >= 0 = first (x:) $ go n2 xs
 go n xs = ([], xs)
Now we have an alternative version that is maximally streaming, only applies length to each element once, and would work nicely in a strict language. I find the version at the top of this post more readable, but this version is a reasonable alternative.
Acknowledgements: Thanks to Andrey Mokhov for providing the repo, figuring out all the weird corner cases with ar, and distilling it down into a Haskell problem.


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I have a set of files that are commonly used as inputs in my tex files, so I put them in a directory and set the path in the TEXINPUTS environment variable (in Ubuntu). This works fine when compiling files with the latex command, but if I compile them with pdftex, it gives the following error message:
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As far as I can tell, pdftex is completely ignoring the TEXINPUTS environment variable. Does it use a different environment variable? How can I get it to recognise a path?
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Are you using pdftex or pdflatex. The latter will read \input{header.tex} as a braced argument for file header.tex, but pdftex is Knuth's plain format with the pdfTeX engine: there, \input has primitive syntax only, and the file name searched is {input.tex}. – Joseph Wright Nov 18 '12 at 12:38
Aha! pdflatex works, but pdftex doesn't. Thanks for explaining. – thornate Nov 18 '12 at 12:52
I'll write that up in a slightly modified form as an answer, then :-) – Joseph Wright Nov 18 '12 at 13:06
Start your documents with \NeedsTeXFormat{LaTeX2e} to get a meaningful error message if you use the wrong program. – Martin Schröder Nov 19 '12 at 7:41
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The latex command runs LaTeX in DVI-output mode. LaTeX's definition of \input allows for a syntax
where the is read as a braced argument. The pdflatex command will do exactly the same but with direct PDF output.
On the other hand, pdftex runs plain TeX with direct PDF output. The plain TeX definition for \input uses a 'primitive' syntax, in which the name is read as any tokens at all up to the first space. Thus with pdftex
ends up looking for a file called {}, including the braces.
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It may be worth noting that \input{filename} works also in LuaTeX (as opposed to LuaLaTeX). – egreg Nov 18 '12 at 13:46
_USER_ One of the 'features' of LuaTeX which gives me headaches :-) – Joseph Wright Nov 18 '12 at 14:00
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The blackbuck is the only living species of the genus Antilope. Its generic name stems from the Latin word antalopus, a horned animal. The species cervicapra is composed of the Latin words capra, she-goat and cervus, deer.
Antelope is a term referring to many even-toed ungulate species indigenous to various regions in Africa and Eurasia. Antelopes comprise a miscellaneous group within the family Bovidae, encompassing those old world species that are neither cattle, sheep, buffalo, bison, nor goats. A group of antelope is called a herd.


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I am using selenium, C# at this point I am able to compile word document and then need to save as a pdf on desktop and then validate the links in the downloaded document with original parsed document, so what are different approaches to reach at this goal. Specific answers are most welcome. Using IE browser
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I am very confused at what the question is. Can you expand? What do you mean by "compile word doc"? When you're talking about saving as pdf do you mean saving from a browser somehow? If you are talking about comparing links in a word doc to links in a pdf then Selenium is definitely not the right tool for the job since it will only automate interacting with web elements within a browser. – Sam Woods Nov 1 '13 at 19:58
Sam you got the question in correct way, I am downloading the document from internet but before downloading, I am sending document in word form and then downloading it in pdf/tex/doc. type(depends). Now the new document I got having links and I need to validate that links with original document – Tami Nov 4 '13 at 15:39
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This is how I approached a similar situation in validating a PDF creation service.
 1. Convert the doc -> PDF using an automated method you control. This will be your oracle.
 2. Use your conversion process under test
 3. Do a file comparison between the two PDFs
That method seems to me the easiest to implement, but it may not meet your test needs.
Another approach could be to parse both the doc and the pdf, then use regex to grab the URLs and do a comparison.
For parsing a Word doc, check out this stack overflow post: How to parse text from MS Word document to string
For testing\parsing PDFs check out: jpdfunit and PDFParser
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For Novembers Mother Daughter Book Club from Girls Leadership.org, my daughter and I had the pleasure of reading Rickshaw Girl. Rickshaw Girl is a story of a young Bangladeshi girl named Naima who lives with her family in a struggling village. Her father earns the money for the family by driving a rickshaw. One of Naima's greatest pleasures is cleaning her fathers rickshaw and making it look shiny and new for all of her fathers customers. She is also a talented artist and paints the most beautiful alpanas in the village. Naima wants to help her father earn money because he is always tired and works very long hours. However, this was not possible because she is a girl and according to their culture, girls do not work to earn money. They stay at home and fulfill household duties such as cleaning, cooking, taking care of the house, etc. Naima decides one day to drive the rickshaw herself but loses control of it and crashes her fathers beloved vehicle. What will she do now? Feeling sad and hopeless, Naima finds the perfect solution at the end of the story to help her family.
Both my daughter and I enjoyed this book because it helped us both understand the culture of Naima and how their world is different than ours. As a young girl, my daughter and I were able to discuss the financial struggles that Naima experiences with her family and why. Rickshaw Girl also sparked a great conversation about a woman's role in many different societies and how our country differs from others in the world. Growing up in the US, it's hard to understand the perspective of a character named Naima, but I think it's up to us to educate our children about all different cultures and societies to increase awareness and overall acceptance of others and their differences.
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 1. As you are reading the book, show your child images of a rickshaw and other various vocabulary that may be unfamiliar (e.g. alpana)
 2. Read a few chapters at a time and ask questions throughout the story. If your child doesn't understand a specific concept, stop reading and talk about it.
 3. Inspire your child to create her own alpana by watching an instructional video.
 4. Discuss the differences between Naima's fathers job and other jobs that men and women have.
 5. Compare the different roles of women in Naima's world and our country.
I am thrilled to present this interview with Mitali Perkins, author of Rickshaw Girl. To learn more about Mitali and her other books that she has written, click here.
1. What inspired you to write Rickshaw Girl?
My husband and I went back to live in Bangladesh for three years and I rode in a lot of rickshaws during that time. While we were there, we learned how the lives of girls are changing for the better thanks to microcredit programs that provide money for female entrepreneurs. I wanted to write about that, as that change for the better is coming from within Bangladeshi communities, not as the result of outside aid and intervention from other countries.
2. What would you like young girls to learn most from your book?
I would want them to choose what they learn. A work of fiction leaves a lot of power in the hands of the reader. At the time of reading, the writer is not in the picture any longer and so the takeaway belongs to the reader.
3. What is your background and how did that influence your writing of the book?
Both of my grandmothers and my mother grew up in the villages of Bangladesh. My mother is a talented artist who learned to create alpanas as a girl. I was born in Kolkata and so Bengali culture is my own heritage.
4. If you can write a sequel to the book, what type of future do you see for Naima?
My daughter thinks that Naima will open her own rickshaw shop in her house with her families help.
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UD Carbon Spokes & TaperLock: Explained
Since launching our 36 (rim brake) and 44 / 54 (disc brake) UD Carbon Spoke range, we've had a lot of riders asking about them. So we thought we'd go into a little more detail on the spokes themselves, as well as the technology that goes into making them a great choice for your riding. The following (non-exhaustive) list contains some of the questions you've asked us, but we're all ears for more.
Why should I run a carbon spoke over a steel one?
There are a couple of benefits associated with carbon spokes, which (more or less) follow the same reasons for choosing a carbon frame over a steel one for racing. With a higher stiffness-to-weight ratio, you can either achieve much greater responsiveness for the given weight, or you can strip weight out with no adverse effects on ride quality/performance.
We've performed some lateral stiffness testing here at HQ, and you can read up on this here.
What is it that's so special about HUNT's carbon spokes? What makes them different to other brands?
Most existing carbon-spoked wheels use adhesive bonding or resin to attach the spokes (essentially making them integral to the structure of the rim - not ideal for serviceability). However, the TaperLock construction method has enabled us to develop wheels with carbon spokes that are as usable as steel ones. At the hub end of the of the spoke an aluminium mandrel is placed around the spoke during the curing process, and is pulled tight against the (tapered) head of the spoke. The rim end of the spoke is fitted in the same way with a threaded steel mandrel, and can be trued using a spoke key on a nut from within the rim bed (accessible through the internal spoke holes). The steel mandrel has a standard square outer shape allowing the spoke to be held straight whilst any adjustments are made to the internal nipple.
What happens if I break one? Is the wheel finished?
As the spokes are held mechanically, they can be replaced just like steel ones, albeit with a slightly different method for fitting them. As all of our UD Carbon Spoke wheels come included with our H_CARE Lifetime Crash Replacement policy and the same 3-year warranty as all of our wheels, if the worst is to happen to any of your spokes then we can complete any repairs or replacements as necessary, free of charge, from either of our offices in Sussex, UK, or Colorado, USA.


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The beauty and the power of the human voice were profoundly explored in an intriguing composition by Caroline Wright entitled Voice Human Action. Using the Lady Chapel in Ely Cathedral as one large sound box, the performers presented smoothly choreographed tableaux of actions that explored the complex nature of communication.
The performance began with a quiet gathering of the participants in response to a deep resonant and gradually emerging 'ohm'. This 'ohm' sound and its amazing resonance due to the structure of the Lady Chapel captured the essence of meaningful communication in sound, reminiscent of known practices used to inspire the inner person to communicate well beyond the restrictive self.
Heightened experiences developed as the sounds altered in tone and texture and as the performers increased or decreased their personal involvement with the communication, with the other communicators and with the listeners.
The text chosen to be woven into these amazing aural encounters was based on the nature of the rainbow, a suitable symbol of hopes and desires that are inextricably part of the human psyche.
This was a most moving experience which is being further explored with Caroline's scientific/art exhibition Lines of Communication in the Babylon Gallery. One of the most amazing exhibits is a video of the internal workings of the human voice in action as someone speaks.
The exhibition and documentary film of the performance Voice Human Action may be viewed for free at the Babylon Gallery, Waterside Ely Cambs. until Sunday 20 th November: Tues-Sat 10 am-4 pm ; Sun and Bank hols 11am-5pm (not Mon) Tel:616993


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The kukri (pronounced koo-kree) is an intimidating curved blade knife/weapon that originates in Nepal.
Shown below is a photo of a a traditional kukri, along with a secondary knife commonly carried along with the kukri, and a sharpening tool. The kukri's main feature is the curved blade that resembles a machete. It also has a notch in the bottom of a blade, which helps blood, or whatever, drip off the blade rather than run down and make the handle slick. If the kukri is used as a weapon, it can catch another blade on that spot. The notch also is said to have some symbolic meaning in that it resembles a cow's foot.
Kukri knife from the author's collection. Nóż kukri z kolekcji autora.
A Kukri (top) with the traditional Karda (middle) and Chakmak (bottom). The Karda is used as a utility knife and the Chakmak is a sharpening tool.
The blade of a kukri is typically 10 to 15 inches long. It hacks like a machete, is lightweight, and the bottom of the handle, because it's typically flared out and wide, can be used as a hammer.
Modern kukris are, of course, similar but different.
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The knife shown above, with the green handle, has a 17-inch length with a 10.86 blade, so it's right in line with the traditional knife. But as you can see, it's quite different. The handle, rather than being wood, is fiberglass reinforced nylon. It doesn't have that flared base, so this would likely not be an appropriate knife to use in the event that you needed to hammer in a nail.
If you drop this bright green knife in the grass, chances are you'll be able to find it more easily than the traditional wooden handle. It still chops and is lightweight (this one weighs 1.54 pounds).
A kukri is originally designed to both be a well-balanced weapon but also to clear heavy brush. If that's what you want one for, maybe you should get the traditional model.


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The print subsystem requires access information for the printer. The subsystem uses the destination name when making the network connection to the printer. You supply this name to the print subsystem by using the lpadmin command. This name then becomes part of the printer configuration database. The printer access name is the name of the printer node, sometimes qualified by a port name. Port designation varies across printer vendors. You can find information about port designation in the printer documentation.
Here is the format of printer access name:
Destination names can be specified in one of three forms:
(destination) - Is resolved by locating a printer-uri-supported key/value pair for the named destination in the printers.conf or the printers configuration database. If no printer-uri-supported key is found for an entry, it's bsdaddr value is converted to printer URI form and used.
(scheme://endpoint) - Is completely resolved and specifies the protocol and communication endpoint to contact for print services. This form of destination name is useful for accessing print services outside of your system's current management domain. Since the name includes the protocol to use when contacting the print service, you can select a richer protocol than the RFC-1179 protocol.
(server:queue[:extensions]) - Is complete and resolves to an equivalent printer URI form of lpd://server/printers/queue[_TAG_] This form is being maintained for backward compatibility only. The printer URI form is the preferred replacement.
A common port designation with TCP is 9100. If the printer node name is pn1, and the printer vendor defines the port as 9100, then the printer access name is pn1:9100. To configure a printer in this case, use the following command:
lpadmin -p printer_name -o dest=pn1:9100
When you use the BSD protocol, the port designation might not be a number, but some name defined by the printer vendor, for example: xxx_parallel_1. If the printer node name is cardboard, then the printer access name is cardboard:xxx_parallel_1. To configure a printer in this case, use the following command:
lpadmin -p printer-name -o dest=cardboard:xxx_parallel_1
If there is no port designation, and the printer node name is newspaper, the printer access name is the printer node name: newspaper. To configure a printer in this case, use the following command:
lpadmin -p printer-name -o dest=newspaper


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This is a report of a 50-year-old female patient (weight: NA) from Germany, suffering from the following health symptoms/conditions: NA, who was treated with Haldol Janssen Decanoat (dosage: NA, start time: NS), combined with: NA. and developed a serious reaction and side effect(s): Menorrhagia, Intraocular Pressure Increased after the beginning of treatment. This case can indicate the possible existence of increased vulnerability to Haldol Janssen Decanoat treatment in female patients, resulting in Menorrhagia side effect.
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Alcohol Poisoning, Suicide Attempt
This report suggests a potential Haldol Janssen Forte Alcohol Poisoning side effect(s) that can have serious consequences. A male patient (weight: NA) from Germany was diagnosed with the following symptoms/conditions: ill-defined disorder and used Haldol Janssen Forte (dosage: NA) starting
Nov 09, 2010. After starting Haldol Janssen Forte the patient began experiencing various side effects, including: Alcohol Poisoning, Suicide AttemptAdditional drugs used concurrently:
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Although Haldol Janssen Forte demonstrated significant improvements in a number of clinically relevant cases, troublesome symptoms, such as Alcohol Poisoning, may still occur.
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This Coma problem was reported by a physician from Germany. A male patient (weight: NA) was diagnosed with the following symptoms/conditions: NA. On NS this consumer started treatment with Haldol Janssen Tropfen (dosage: NA). The following drugs were being taken at the same time:
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When using Haldol Janssen Tropfen, the patient experienced the following unwanted symptoms/side effects: Coma, MiosisAlthough all drugs are carefully tested before they are licensed for use, they carry side effect risks. Some side effects, such as Coma, may become evident only after a product is in use by the general population.
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This cute giraffe push along toy is ready to roll and help your toddler take their first steps. It has cute yellow felt ears and brown stick up horns, and kids will love the wooden beads clacking at the sides, encouraging them as they make those first steps. The giraffe is a traditional toy for any toddler, painted in a gorgeous colourful design. Your tot will be toddling in no time!
The Orange Tree Giraffe Push Along builds on skills your little one has already developed, supporting the ability to walk and boosting confidence as they requires less and less help to move around. Push and pull along toys are also an effortless way to introduce simple scientific concepts, such as cause and effect. This little giraffe will stimulate your toddler's imagination whilst they enjoy developing their motor skills.


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DNA evidence may accurately predict an unknown suspect's hair color.
Hair color from blood samples. I'm Bob Hirshon and this is Science Update.
If you watch crime shows, you know that you can get a suspect's DNA from a strand of hair. Now, scientists in the Netherlands have shown that you can also predict a suspect's hair color from their DNA. Forensic scientist Manfred Kayser of Erasmus University Medical Center says that until now, only redheads could be reliably identified by genetic markers.
Unfortunately, the red hair color is very rare in basically all human populations. So, the practical applications, like in forensics, of that red hair color DNA test was always very limited.
For the first time, the team found a way to tell blond from brown hair using DNA, and even distinguish between different shades of those colors. So even when there's no hair at the crime scene, investigators may soon predict the hair color of an unknown suspect from sources like blood or saliva. I'm Bob Hirshon, for AAAS, the science society.
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In ideal circumstances, DNA evidence can be used to put an individual suspect at a crime scene. However, in order to make a person-to-person match, authorities need to compare the crime scene sample to a verified sample of the suspect's DNA—for example, from a database or from a mouth swab taken at the police station.
If, however, there's no known suspect at at the start of the investigation, then DNA evidence can be used only to narrow down the possibilities. For example, a DNA sample clearly reveals the suspect's sex, and can indicate whether the suspect was biologically related to the victim. What scientists would like to move towards, however, is using DNA like a police sketch artist, to help create a picture of what the perpetrator might look like.
As you heard, scientists have been able to identify red-haired people from their DNA for some time. However, this isn't very useful in criminal investigations, since red hair is found almost exclusively in people of Northern European descent, and is rare even within that group. So the chances that your suspect will turn out to be a redhead are pretty small, and finding out that your suspect isn't a redhead eliminates very few people from consideration.
By focusing on 11 different genes with 13 hair color-related genetic markers (bits of DNA associated with a particular trait), Kayser's team developed a significantly accurate, though not perfect, way to identify more hair colors. Their technique could identify red and black hair with 90 percent accuracy, and brown or blond hair with 80 percent accuracy. Kayser suspects that it may be a little harder to tell blond from brown hair because some people have blond hair when they're younger, but darker hair as adults. Their technique could also distinguish between different shades of blond hair, and different shades of red.
Although the technique isn't 100 percent accurate, Kayser says it's certainly good enough to be included as one of many clues in an investigation. He says the test would have to be simplified to be used easily by investigative agencies. He also notes that their results apply only to hair on the head, and not hair color anywhere else on the body. His lab is also working on ways to predict eye color from DNA samples.
Now try and answer these questions:
 1. When would it be useful to predict a suspect's hair color from a DNA sample? When would it be unnecessary?
 2. Why are tests like these useful if they aren't 100 percent accurate?
 3. What are some ethical questions involved in using DNA evidence to identify unknown suspects?
For Educators
In the Science NetLinks lesson Cracking the Genetic Code, students research and write a feature article on the Human Genome Project. They come to understand what the knowledge of DNA can tell us about ourselves and other organisms and species.
In the Science NetLinks lesson Extracting DNA, students develop understanding of DNA by modeling the process of DNA extraction.
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The definition of a stickler is someone who adheres tightly to a set of rules or principles.(adjective)
A teacher who gives you detention if you are even a minute late is an example of someone who is a stickler for tardiness.
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