Enjin to promote equality as high-ranking UN Global Compact member
NFT blockchain company Enjin (ENJ/USD), a pioneer in its field, has become the first NFT platform to join the United Nations Global Compact. Enjin joins as one of the highest-ranking members, which is Participant. Membership in the organization, which offers guidance in environment, human rights, and labour, comes with a serious commitment to equality and sustainability.
Enjin's remarkable accomplishments in environmental protection
Enjin's achievements in decarbonizing NFTs on Ethereum (ETH/USD) are nothing short of remarkable. The company joined the Crypto Climate Accord and launched JumpNet, an eco-friendly blockchain, to support the Global Compact's ninth Principle directly. This places emphasis on the diffusion and development of eco-friendly technologies. The blockchain consumes just 0.01% of the energy that Ethereum does, which remains the network NFTs most commonly use. Enjin is also developing the Polkadot-based (DOT/USD) Efinity, a sharded Proof of Stake parachain.
Irakli Beridze, Head of the UN AI and Robotics Centre, welcomed the partnership, saying:
"We are excited to work with Enjin to explore how blockchain and NFTs can contribute to the fulfilment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. While we are struggling to recover from the global pandemic and its impacts, we are experiencing exponential growth of technologies like AI and blockchain. More than ever, we need to take advantage and harness the potential of these new technologies to ensure that we are better equipped and more united in the future, in order to make our planet a more liveable, equitable place for all."
Enjin will explore ways for NFT tech to become the monetization and financial backbone to combat climate change and deploy permission-less access to NFT markets to eliminate inequalities between different countries, making it possible for NFT users and creators to compete with equal standing across the globe.
Enjin CEO Maxim Blagov commented the development:
The company's membership comes against the backdrop of the understanding that social and environmental sustainability is key to unlocking trillions in value in the near future. Enjin has addressed highly publicized criticism against NFTs on account of their carbon footprint by establishing a detailed plan to enable carbon-neutral NFTs and releasing JumpNet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Nylgut?
Nylgut is a synthetic material invented, copyrighted, and patented, by Aquila Corde Armoniche in 1997: it has the same mean specific weight as gut and a low degree of humidity absorption – ony 10% that of nylon. It possesses a sonic profile almost identical to natural gut, unlike Nylon, whose sonic profile is quite different than natural gut. In theory one should use a gut string and a Nylgut string of the same diameter. But since nylgut has a slightly higher stretch factor than gut we advise using the next gauge higher. When tuning it for the first time, carefully and repeatedly pull the string with your fingers while tightening it. It is a good idea to help the chanterelle over the nut, to avoid extra friction on the small diameter string. Nylgut strings cannot be used on bowed instruments.
What is Breaking Point Index?
The Breaking Point Index is the highest frequency a gut string of any diameter can reach at a string length of 1mt. For gut a mean value of 260 is a good reference parameter. For Nylgut, one can generally go as far as 300 Hz/meter. In other words, a 1 meter long gut string will statistically always break at 260 Hz, i.e. about 'C'. Hence we deduce that the product of the pitch of the treble and by the string length ('Working Index') must always be below this value, and it is strongly advised to keep the number below 240. Instruments of the gut string era were always designed to function within these boundaries, and is why instrument families are scaled the way they are, and why re-entrant tunings were used on some instruments. What is the use of this in practice? A safe index for gut stringing should not exceed the 240 value. For Nylgut, ~260. Example I: can I tune a gut strung lute top string to A, with a string length of 62cm in the pitch center of A 440?.62 mt (62cm) x 440 (Hz) = 272.8
The answer is: no, I can't. What should the appropriate string length be? A safe index should not exceed the 240 value. 240/440 Hz =.545 mt, so in practice the appropriate string length (at A-440) should not exceed 54 cm. Example II: can I tune a gut strung lute in G, with a string length of 62cm in the pitch center of A 440 of.62 mt? (62cm) x 392 (Hz) = 243 Hz.mtThe answer is: yes, I can, most definitely if using NNG. The rule of thumb is, assuming the contact points are free from any sharp edges, which will quickly sever a gut or Nylgut string: Keep the working index below 240 for gut, 260 for NNG, is the recommended upper limit. Gut at working index between 250 and 260: not safe. The treble could break in a few hours/days, especially in high humidity conditions. Gut at working index over 260. Extreme danger; the treble will break immediately or within minutes. Because of the lack of the instrument size standardization, it is important to verify whether medieval lutes and harps adhere to these values. Historical instruments or copies that, when calculated, divulge numbers that are above 260, were not intended by the maker to be tuned to the pitch center being calculated.
Can Nylgut be bowed?
Sorry, no. Nylgut is only suitable for plucked instruments.
For what pitch center are your gauging recommendations?
All recommendations for all instruments are at 415hz =a'.
How do I convert Pirastro/Dlugolecki numbers to Aquila?
Aquila numbers are metric, just lacking a decimal point. Therefore a 60HU is a 0.60mm string. To convert Pirastro/Dlugolecki numbers to metric, multiply by 5. For example, a 12 in their system is a 60 in metric. (5x12)
Why is your medium gauge recommendation different than some other brands?
Every maker has their own idea about what constitutes light, medium, or heavy gauge. The reality is that these descriptions are only a starting place to determine what your instrument actually wants in terms of tension, no matter which maker you purchase strings from. If you are happy with the gauging from a different maker and want to try Aquila gut strings, order the same gauges in Aquila strings because they will produce the same tension as what you are currently using. This applies only to plain strings. For wound strings, one needs to pair the Aquila light, medium, or heavy with the corresponding gauge recommendation for Aquila plain strings.
How do I convert Nylon numbers to Nylgut?
Nylon has less density than Nylgut, so you cannot order the same gauges in Nylgut as you are using with Nylon. If your Nylon numbers are in inches, multiply by 2.54 to get the metric equivalent. Here is a page that has the conversions: If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Should I pre-tension my gut strings?
In the case of violin e'', definitely. This was common practice in the 18th century. The violin e'' is the most highly tensioned string on any instrument and to achieve maximum life, should never be brought immediately to pitch right out of the package. There are several ways to do this; a spare violin, your usual violin, or a small tensioning rack (which we will be selling soon) is all that's needed. Bring the string slowly up to around 3 semitones low of intended pitch and leave it overnight. Then you will have a string ready to use when you need it. A good practice for installing any new gut string, except the largest, is in the evening to bring the string slowly up to 3 semitones low, leave it overnight, and finish tensioning in the morning.
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Origin of the parasites of an invading species, the Australian cane toad (Bufo marinus): are the lungworms Australian or American?
Article first published online: 18 SEP 2008
© 2008 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2008 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Volume 17, Issue 20, pages 4418–4424, October 2008
How to Cite
DUBEY, S. and SHINE, R. (2008), Origin of the parasites of an invading species, the Australian cane toad (Bufo marinus): are the lungworms Australian or American?. Molecular Ecology, 17: 4418–4424. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-294X.2008.03922.x
- Issue published online: 9 OCT 2008
- Article first published online: 18 SEP 2008
- Received 14 July 2008; revision received 31 July 2008; accepted 7 August 2008
- invasive species;
- mitochondrial gene;
- nuclear gene;
Phylogeographical analyses that identify the geographical origin of parasites in invading species can clarify the parasites' potential for biological control of the invader and the risks posed by the parasite to native species. Our data on nuclear and mitochondrial genetic sequences show that the nematode lungworms (Rhabdias spp.) in invasive Australian populations of cane toads (Bufo marinus) are Rhabdias pseudosphaerocephala, a South American species. We did not find this lungworm species in any Australian frogs sympatric with cane toads, suggesting that the parasite does not attack Australian frogs and hence may offer potential as a biocontrol agent of the toad.

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Laos, Lao PDR, the Lao P.D.R. or just Lao – which is correct? Although the name was changed officially in 1975, the country is still referred to as Laos by most other countries and the media. Lao PDR is the official short form for the Lao People's Democratic Republic, but locally the word 'Lao' is used as both noun and adjective to describe the country, its people and traditions, as well as its produce and products. Learn more about political development in Laos below the events calendar.
Jan 1: New Year's Day
Jan 6: Pathet Lao Day (Victory 1975)
Jan 20: Lao People's Army Day (established 1949)
Feb 10: Chinese New Year
Feb 25: Boun Khao Chi (Makhaboucha)
Mar 8: International Women's Day
Mar 22: Lao People's Revolutionary Party Day (since 1975)
Apr 13 to 17: Lao New Year, Boun Pi Mai, Pee Mai (the equivalent of Thailand's Song Kran). Preparations, celebrations (parties and water-throwing) and business closures begin a few days before and often continue for several days after the official dates. April 13th is the First Day of the Lao New Year. As it's a Saturday in 2013, the following Tuesday and Wednesday are added as substitutes. Many businesses and Lao food restaurants are likely to stay closed for the whole week.
May 1: International Labour Day
May 25: Buddha's Birthday (Boun Visakhabusa Festival)
June 1: Children's Day, National Tree Planting Day
July 13: President's Birthday
Jul 22: Boun Khao Pansa; Buddhist Fast (Lent) begins on the Full Moon
Aug 15: Constitution Day
Aug 13: Free Lao (Issara) Day
Aug 28: Boun Ho Khaopadabdinh, Rice Festival; Boat Racing Festival in Luang Prabang
Sep 22: Boun Ho Khaosalak Festival
Oct 7: Teachers' Day
Oct 12: Independence (Liberation) Day (from French rule)
Oct 19: Bouk Ok Pansa -end of Buddhist Lent
Oct 19: Lao Boat Racing Festival Vientiane;
different dates for their annual boat racing festivals.
Nov 11-17: That Luang Festival and Trade Fair in Vientiane Capital
Dec 2: Lao National Day (Lao PDR established 1975)
Dec 13: President's Birthday (Kaysone Phomivhane _PHONE_)
December 31: Year End Holiday (Western New Year & Bank Holiday)
Jan 1: New Year's Day, 2013
Others (substitute) days are taken as semi-official public holidays, extending to the following Monday if a holiday falls over a weekend. Government offices, and random shop and office closures occur, but it can be quite difficult to get details of dates much in advance. Teachers' Day, Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day and Children's Day are celebrated. New Year celebrations start in December and often continue well into January, encompassing Western, Chinese and Vietnamese cultures.
More details of 2013 Events in Laos (from Lao Tourism Office)
The word 'Laos' originated as an abbreviation of the French Les Laos, plural of Lao,(referring to the people rather than a single person). It was coined by the French in 1893 when they united and ruled over three small kingdoms of Les Laos (the Lao people) centred around Luang Prabang, several hundred kilometres north of the present capital Vientiane. French colonial architecture, language, cuisine and a few ancient Renaults and Citroens may still be seen in most Lao towns and cities. After the Japanese occupation during the Second World War, the Geneva Agreement of 1954 gave the country its independence from colonial rule.
Following the end of the Indochina Wars and capitulation of South Vietnam to communist forces from the North and the creation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, December 1975 saw the creation of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (celebrated on Dec 2, see below). As the communist took control of the country, almost ten percent of the population fled to the United States where they were given refuge and eventually citizenship. Many still live in Lao communities there, but some have returned, either for family visits or to regain their citizenship permanently.
This map shows the Lao PDR in relation to its surrounding neighbours. Click on the image to see more maps with more detail and better definition.
The government of the Lao PDR comprises three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch consists of a president, vice president, prime minister, first deputy prime minister, two deputy prime ministers, and a cabinet, also called the Council of Ministers. The National Assembly elects the president and vice president for a five-year term. The president, with approval of the National Assembly, appoints the prime minister for a five-year term. The prime minister appoints all the deputy ministers.
The Council of Ministers is appointed by the president; however it has to be approved by the National Assembly. The legislative branch is a unicameral National Assembly with 109 seats. All of the members serve a five-year term and are elected by popular vote. The judicial branch consists of a People's Supreme Court. The National Assembly, on the recommendation of the National Assembly Standing Committee, elects the president of the People's Supreme Court. The National Assembly Standing Committee appoints the vice president and the judges of the People's Supreme Court.
In 2010 the single party government of the Lao PDR celebrated thirty-five years in power. The single-party political doctrine follows the Vietnamese model. Lao is closely aligned with Vietnam both politically, militarily as well as for trade purposes. It has strong and growing ties with China too. Relations are now friendly with its capitalist neighbour Thailand; trade is flourishing and disputes are centred mainly around border demarcation and repatriation of Lao, mainly Hmong, ethnic minority refugees living in Thailand.
Although the Lao government is socialist in style, many capitalist ideas such as private land and business ownership are encouraged. Full and partially State-owned enterprises still exist, but the private and joint venture sector is expanding rapidly, especially in and around cities. Hydroelectric power projects financed via foreign aid contribute significantly to the Lao GDP and export income. Electricity is sold mainly to Thailand.
Development of the basic infrastructure is accelerating, being accomplished almost completely with financial aid and joint ventures with both Eastern and Western countries. However, social development is slow in areas of education or medical care for the common people. Lao's business development is also capitalist in nature. There are only two real communist countries remaining in the world: Cuba, which apparently exists on the the pure charisma of its leader, and North Korea, which is in the grip of permanent famine and paranoia. China, while calling itself communist, is in fact not that at all. As with Vietnam and the Lao PDR, they merely have single party authoritarian regimes, mere ghosts of old-style Stalinist and Marxist communism.
The Lao people by nature are friendly and sociable, and family considerations and needs are of paramount importance. Daily life is influenced by strong and traditional religious beliefs. Buddhist philosophy is fused with animistic beliefs which preceded Buddhism. Animism is still practised by Thai and Lao people, especially from mountainous regions. It is the belief that things in nature, like trees, mountains, the sky, even buildings, have souls or consciousness; belief in a supernatural force that animates and organises the universe, and the belief in the existence of a spirit than can exist separately from a body.
Other cultural similarities exist between the
Lao and their Thai neighbours just across the
Although the Lao PDR has an area similar to Great Britain (or the US state of Utah), the population was estimated at about 6 million in 2010. By comparison, this is roughly only 10% of the UK, Thailand or Vietnam population. A landlocked country, Lao is surrounded by Burma (Myanmar), China and Vietnam to the north and east, and Cambodia and Thailand to the south and west. The Mekong River, originating in China, flows through more of Lao than any other country. The river was used by the colonists to demarcate an arbitrary border with Thailand (still under dispute in parts), and the people living in the villages on the two sides of the river suddenly became nationals of different countries, but they still share a common culture and similar language, and many families have relatives on both sides of the river, some being Thai nationals and others Lao.
For about twenty years after independence Lao was an almost closed state, discouraging Western foreign aid and visitors. Foreign ties were mostly with the USSR and communist bloc. Many Lao people were sent to Russia for education, both political and industrial. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Russian influence and aid diminished rapidly, and the economic advantages of tourism finally became obvious. The government gradually relaxed its tight control, opened more border crossings, and three international airports of Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse now serve visitors from neighbouring countries. Foreigners still require entry visas, but they are readily obtainable at embassies or on arrival for 30 days at 14 road and river entry points. Since the Lao PDR became a member of ASEAN, the Association of South East Asian Nations,


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Campus Middle School for Girls
Campus Middle School for Girls is an independent not for profit school that offers quality education for 25-30 middle school aged girls in grades 6-8. It provides individual attention and rigorous course offerings. Special emphasis is put on promoting girls interest in the fields of math and science. Dedicated and highly qualified teachers, small class sizes, the all-girls environment, and the strong belief that girls are highly talented in math and sciences are some of the key elements CMS is relying on to strengthen the individual students early attitude towards these subjects to prevent the loss of interest as it is so often the case.
CMS is collaborating with the University in many ways and it is an outreach partner with several UI outreach activities, many in the fields of sciences. CMS is located on the UI campus. Tuition is the only reliable income and we try to keep it the lowest in the Champaign-Urbana area. This decision allows UI students who are parents and other low income families to consider CMS for their daughters. This results in a very tight and modest budget for CMS. Collaboration with LINC allows the opportunity for improvement in several key areas that would otherwise be postponed or not carried out at all.
Problems and/or Opportunities
Developing an On-line Math Curriculum CMS offers a demanding math curriculum for middle school students. Our vision is to put our curriculum on-line by further expanding our use of Moodle. By creating an on-line math curriculum we can not only better individualize our instruction for students, but also move towards a better integrated use of technology.
Potential Solutions and Projects
Developing an On-line Math Curriculum In order to begin the process of putting our math curriculum on-line, LINC students can help us:
- Identify best practices for fully utilizing the blending of on-line and class instruction
- Explore how best to use and implement the technical aspects of on-line curriculum
- Work with our math teachers to begin the process of creating on-line curriculum and determining how best to start the process

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Sales and Use Tax Calculation feature
The result is that you can use the KampData TaxEngine to calculate tax outside of Microsoft Dynamics GP with no additional tax setup required.
Call the DocCalculateTax method to calculate or re-calculate the tax. When this method is called, tax detail records will be created in the Transaction Tax table. When an order is created outside of Dynamics and subsequently imported into Dynamics, Tax Detail records should be created in the appropriate Dynamics transaction tax table. For SOP this table is the Sales Taxes Work And History table. The following tax detail data can be retrieved from the Transaction Tax table or by using the KampData TaxEngine methods and properties such as the following:
- DetailTaxDetailID property
- DetailAccountIndex property
- DetailTaxedAmount property
- DetailTaxAmount property
The document tax details can be retrieved as an ArrayList using the DocTaxDetails method. Alternately you can step through the tax details one by one using DocTaxDetail method. The number of tax details available to step through can be retrieved using the DocTaxDetailsCount method.


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Climate outlook for January to April
Climate outlook overview
- Drier than average January to March 2020 likely for eastern Australia, but wetter for parts of Western Australia.
- January to March 2020 daytime temperatures are very likely to be above average across Australia.
- January to March 2020 nights very likely to be warmer than average apart from the southeast.
- Climate influences—the currently strong positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) will weaken, while a negative Southern Annular Mode (SAM) may influence the first half of January before returning to neutral levels.
Drier than average likely for the east, wetter for Western Australia
- While the remainder of December is likely to be drier than average for most locations other than Tasmania, the rainfall outlook for January to March 2020 suggests drier conditions are likely in the east, and wetter than average conditions are possible in parts of WA. Eastern Australia is most likely to be drier than average in January, with chances of dry reducing somewhat in February.
- Much of WA is forecast to receive average to above average rainfall for January to March, with northern WA predicted to have the highest chance of above average rain. The far north of the NT and northern Cape York Peninsula in Queensand is predicted to have average to above average rainfall throughout the outlook period.
- While outlooks for drier than average conditions may ease for some areas heading into 2020, several months of above average rainfall would be needed to see a recovery from current long-term rainfall deficiencies.
Warmer days and nights likely for January to March
- Daytime temperatures for January to March 2020 are very likely to be warmer than average for Australia, except for western Tasmania and parts of the northwest. The chances of above-average daytime temperatures reduces slightly for much of Australia during February.
- Warmer nights are likely for most of the country for January to March. However, Tasmania and southern Victoria have roughly equal chances of warmer or cooler than average nights.
- The strong positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) currently influencing Australia's weather will ease over the season, returning to neutral levels by February. Typically, a positive IOD means below average rainfall for much of central and southern Australia, and warmer than average temperatures for the southern two thirds of Australia. This is broadly consistent with the current outlook.
- It is very unusual for the IOD to persist into January, as it normally breaks down when the monsoon moves into the southern hemisphere in late spring or early summer.
- The late retreat of the monsoon from India and its slow movement south, plus a forecast weaking of the Madden-Julian Oscillation pattern, which can trigger enhanced monsoon development, means the Australian monsoon could potentially be several weeks late.
- A negative phase of the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is expected to continue into early January. A negative SAM in summer tends to bring drier conditions to parts of eastern Australia, but wetter conditions to western Tasmania.
- While tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures are likely to stay warmer than average, the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is expected to remain neutral until at least early 2020, and therefore will have a reduced influence on Australian climate.
- In addition to the natural drivers such as ENSO and the IOD, Australian climate patterns are being influenced by the long-term increasing trend in global air and ocean temperatures.
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DescriptionRavenna-grass, or plume-grass, is native to southern Europe and was introduced for ornamental purposes. It occurs in Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, and Tennessee, as well as a number of other states across the U.S., from California to Michigan. It is a tall clumping grass with a basal tuft of leaves and flowering stalks that reach heights of 8-12 ft., towering over big bluestem and other plants and making them easily visible from a distance. The base of the clump can be several feet in diameter indicating a sizeable root mass. Control is difficult to date the most effective method has been achieved come from physically removing the plants by pulling or digging out. The leaves and stems are covered with fine hairs. Flower heads are pale, feathery plumes at the tips of the tall flower stalks. It has been observed spreading from plantings along roadsides and other disturbed edge habitats as well as in fields and other open sites. Spread is by wind-blown seed. While still fairly uncommon in our area, this species shows signs of being invasive under some conditions and should be watched and controlled whenever it spreads beyond a planting. It would be wise to find a non-weedy native substitute for this grass or at least one that is not likely to become invasive. It resembles Japanese silvergrass and other tall showy ornamental grass species. A good substitute would be eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides). Previous names for ravenna-grass include Saccharum ravennae and Erianthus ravennae.


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Neurodiversity is an important topic that needs to be discussed more. Neurodiverse speakers have a lot to offer the world, from their ways of thinking to their experiences. In this blog post, we will explore the power of neurodiverse speakers, how they can raise awareness and break barriers for the neurodivergent community. We will also look at how their presence can help to create a more inclusive world. By the end of this post, you will have a better understanding of the importance of neurodiversity and the positive impact it can have.
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The Benefits Of Neurodiverse Speakers
Everyone has a unique perspective, and this is especially true for people who identify as neurodiverse. Neurodiverse speakers bring a unique perspective to the table that can enrich any discussion. They have often been found to be more creative and innovative thinkers, which is why they are so valuable in the workplace. Increased awareness of neurodiversity speaker leads to acceptance of many who have felt marginalized or othered. Inclusion of neurodiverse voices can break down barriers between different backgrounds and cultures. Neurodiverse participants can act as catalysts for conversations on diversity, equity and inclusion. As a result, everyone benefits from having more neurodiverse speakers in the workplace.
Raising Awareness Of Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity at work is a term that refers to the diversity of neurological abilities. This can include everything from dyslexia to Asperger's Syndrome. Neurodiversity is not a disorder, and it does not mean that someone is defective or wrong. It simply means that they have a different set of neurological abilities than the average person.
Neurodiverse individuals can benefit greatly from adjustments in speech, language, and communication. Too often, Neurodiverse speakers are left feeling anxious and uncomfortable in public speaking situations. By understanding what adjustments need to be made, we can help reduce this anxiety and allow these individuals to reach their full potential in the workplace.
Breaking Barriers For The Neurodivergent Community
There's no denying the importance of diversity in the public speaker arena. When we're looking for inspiration, it's important that we include a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. This is why neurodiverse speakers are so valuable. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be used to inspire others.
Understanding Neurodivergent Perspectives And Raising Awareness
Neurodivergent individuals represent a unique perspective on the world, and it is important to recognize and value their perspectives. Neurodiversity is a term that refers to the range of ways that people are different from the norm. This can include differences in cognitive abilities, behavioral patterns, and social experiences.
There are many benefits to recognizing and valuing neurodiverse perspectives. For example, neurodivergent individuals can bring fresh insights into discussions or projects. They can also offer alternate perspectives on issues that are often considered taboo or off-limits to people who don't share their unique experience. Additionally, understanding neurodiversity helps us to better understand how people process information and emotions. This knowledge can help us create more inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.
One way that we can support neurodiverse colleagues and communities is by creating awareness campaigns. These campaigns may focus on raising awareness of neurodiversity in the general population or within specific industries. They may also aim to break down barriers that prevent neurodiverse individuals from achieving their full potential in life. As an organization, it's important for you to identify which initiatives are most relevant for your workplace culture and objectives.
It's also important for you to cultivate respect and understanding for neurodeiverse perspectives when interacting with them. This includes avoiding assumptions about their abilities or knowledge base, as well as being mindful of microaggressions – subtle verbal or behavioral insults that communicate intolerance towards different groups of people (including those who identify as neurodivergent). Finally, it's essential to ensure that all voices – including those of neurodivergent individuals – are heard and valued in conversations around diversity issues. If we take these steps together, we can help create an environment where everyone thrives!
Neurodiversity is an important issue that needs to be addressed. Neurodiverse individuals have a unique perspective and valuable skills to offer, but too often they are marginalized or overlooked. Increased awareness of neurodiversity can help break down barriers between different backgrounds and cultures. It is essential that we create inclusive environments where neurodiverse individuals can feel comfortable and appreciated for their contributions. By providing opportunities for neurodivergent people, we can create a more equitable world where everyone feels valued and respected. We all have a part to play in raising awareness about the importance of neurodiversity – let's take action together.


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Be an Ethical Angler
An ethical angler does more than just follow fishing regulations
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Do the right thing. When making a choice, ask yourself the following questions:
- Is it legal?
- Would it be good if everyone did it?
- Would it make you proud?
Ethical anglers respect the rights of others who are fishing or using the water. Ethical behavior includes picking up your trash, collecting and properly disposing of any fishing line you find, and never dumping any pollutants, such as gasoline or oil, into the water. The ethical angler values and respects the aquatic environment and all living things in it. Never release live bait fish into the water because this can put unwanted, potentially harmful, species into the water. Carefully handle and release alive all fish you catch but do not intend to keep.


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Head Parking and the Landing Zone
When the platters are not spinning, the heads rest on the surface of the disk. When the platters spin up, the heads rub along the surface of the platters until sufficient speed is gained for them to "lift off" and float on their cushion of air. When the drive is spun down, the process is repeated in reverse. In each case, for a period of time the heads make contact with the surface of the disk–while in motion, in fact.
While the platters and heads are designed with the knowledge in mind that this contact will occur, it still makes sense to avoid having this happen over an area of disk where there is data! For this reason, most disks set aside a special track that is designated to be where the heads will be placed for takeoffs and landings. Appropriately, this area is called the landing zone, and no data is placed there. The process of moving the heads to this designated area is called head parking.
Most early hard drives that used stepper motors did not automatically park the heads of the drive. As a safety precaution, small utilities were written that the user would run before shutting down the PC. The utility would instruct the disk to move the heads to the landing zone, and then the PC could be shut off safely. A parameter in the BIOS setup for the hard disk told the system which track was the landing zone for the particular model of hard disk. Usually, it was the next consecutive-numbered track above the largest-numbered one actually used for data.
Modern voice-coil actuated hard disk drives are all auto-parking. On some disks, a weak spring is attached to the head assembly that tries to pull the heads to the landing zone. When power is applied the actuator is able to overpower the spring and position the heads normally. When the power is shut off, the electromagnetic force from the voice coil abates, and the spring yanks the heads to the landing zone before the platters can spin down; this can sometimes be heard on older drives as an audible clunk when you turn the power off. Other disks use a different mechanical or electronic scheme to achieve the same goal. Some even make use of the rotational energy remaining in the spindle motor to move the heads off the data surface when the power is cut off! This means that modern hard disks will automatically park their heads–even in the event of a power failure–and no utilities are required. The BIOS landing zone parameter for modern drives is ignored.
Some people still think that it is necessary to manually park the heads of modern hard disks, but this is not true. I sometimes think of head parking utilities as the disk drive's equivalent of a screen saver. In both cases, the software was invented as a preventative measure, and one that made sense for use with the technology that prevailed at the time it was thought up. And in both cases, the technology has evolved to the point where utility is no longer necessary, yet many people still think it is.
IBM has developed an alternative to conventional head parking that I think is really a great idea. Instead of letting the heads fall down to the surface of the disk when the disk's motor is stopped, the heads are lifted completely off the surface of the disk while the drive is still spinning, using a special ramp. Only then are the disks allowed to spin down. When the power is reapplied to the spindle motor, the process is reversed: the disks spin up, and once they are going fast enough to let the heads fly without contacting the disk surface, the heads are moved off the "ramp" and back onto the surface of the platters. IBM calls this load/unload technology. In theory it should improve the reliability of the hard disk as a whole, by eliminating most contact between the heads and platters entirely. I am unaware of any other drive manufacturers using it at this time.
Another feature related to reducing damage to the hard disks caused by wear from the heads is wear leveling, which moves the heads over the surface of the drive to avoid "wearing out" one section of the drive.
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Finding best grains if Idaho's climate changes
by Bill Loftus
Aberdeen Research and Extension Center-based wheat breeder Jianli Chen will have a lot of wheat to analyze as part of a five-year project to assess the waterand fertilizer-use efficiency of 3,000 wheat and barley lines.
The lines are part of the National Small Grains Collection maintained by the USDA Agricultural Research Service at Aberdeen as a genebank to represent the global diversity of small grains.
Chen's $750,000 research is part of a $25 million project led by University of California at Davis to help farmers nationwide prepare for climate change. "It will be a big job because we will be growing three plots of each line, so we will be monitoring 1,800 plots for each of the next five years," Chen said.
Chen's preliminary research into drought stress supported by the Idaho Wheat Commission helped her to become a key part of the grant by conducting the phenotypic screening for waterand nitrogen-use efficiency.
Aberdeen provides a perfect location for the project, she said. Because the region's rainfall averages 10 inches a year, grain production relies on irrigation. Simulating drought conditions simply means turning off or reducing the water supply.
Support from the USDA-ARS Special Collaborative Agreement Grant allowed Chen to prepare for the new project by starting to grow the wheat and barley lines in 2009 to increase the amount of seed needed for her research.
The project will be the first effort in the genebank's history to measure the water and nitrogen efficiency of various wheat and barley lines in the collection.
Contact Jianli Chen at _EMAIL_.
Learn more about the National Small Grains Collection at Aberdeen. ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=413018
Learn about the University of Idaho Aberdeen Research & Extension Center
Minimum size increase could help Idaho potato producers boost profits
by Mary Ann Reese
Idaho fresh-potato revenues could increase by $130 million annually, and Idaho dehydrated potato revenue could increase by $20 million, if the minimum size for fresh market potatoes were increased from 4 to 5 ounces.
That's the finding University of Idaho Extension Economist Joe Guenthner and CALS graduate student Whitney Plant Goodwin, both of Moscow, shared with the Idaho Grower Shippers Association at a summer conference in Sun Valley.
"That size shift would divert an average of 5 million cwt from Idaho's fresh to its dehydrated potato market each year," said Guenthner, also a professor in CALS Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. "Our studies show that decision could make sense because the dehydrated potato market is more elastic than is the fresh potato market."
The Idaho Potato Commission hired the university economists to conduct this study, "because of the recent downward trend of the demand for fresh potatoes in the marketplace," said Guenthner, a trend troublesome to both the Idaho potato industry and Idaho's economy.
The UI study and consumer research will be presented to shippers, growers, and processors "during our November Whistlestop Tour to seek further feedback," said Frank Muir, head of the Idaho Potato Commission, _URL_. "Both study and tour feedback need to be considered together as the Idaho potato industry decides on this important issue."
Contact Joe Guenthner at _EMAIL_
E. coli vaccine advances, puzzle remains
by Bill Loftus
What's bad for beef eaters may be good for the beef cattle, says Carolyn Hovde Bohach, a CALS microbiologist and School of Food Science faculty member.
That is no consolation to those who have suffered devastating losses to E. coli O157:H7, but it reflects the difficult puzzle the bacterium presents. Bohach talked about her work with E. coli as part of the Science on Tap series in Moscow sponsored by the Idaho IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence _URL_ which she directs.
As part of long-term research on a potential vaccine for cattle against E. coli O157:H7, Bohach has discovered how the bacteria colonize in the gut of cattle. The bacterial serotype is feared for its lethal threat to people, particularly the young and old.
Cattle and a host of other animals can carry with no ill effects the E. coli strain so threatening to people. It appears that O157:H7 may even benefit cattle, providing immunity from bovine leukemia virus.
Questioned about cattle producers' exposure to O157:H7, Bohach noted studies show healthy rural residents from both beef and dairy areas carry antibodies for higher exposures to the bacteria than do city folk. That suggests people candevelop immunity.
Conditions in meat processing plants have improved to lessen the risk of O157:H7 contamination, but she advised against eating sprouts because growing conditions multiply even a tiny risk. Bohach championed food irradiation as an ideal solution, adding that all foods aboard U.S. Navy submarines are irradiated to combat disease threats and protect shelf life and nutritional benefits.
Contact Carolyn Hovde Bohach at _EMAIL_
Young students focus on Idaho-grown foods
Bannock County students from seven elementary schools who attend EFNEP afterschool programs from October through April will learn to cook Idaho-grown foods as part of The Year of Idaho Foods (YIF), a celebration of some 90 food crops grown in Idaho.
"We'll teach the children to make healthy, tasty dishes using potatoes, beans, fruits, hamburger, cheese, and other foods grown in Idaho," says Char Byington, University of Idaho Extension educator in Bannock County.
EFNEP—Idaho's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program—afterschool programs serve students from grades 1 to 6 who are eligible for free school lunches. Nutrition fundamentals and healthy, economical dishes are the focus of 1-hour afterschool sessions at least once a month where youth actually help prepare foods they then eat. "Helping students be aware of foods grown nearby and the nutrition they bring is a good tool for us," says Byington. EFNEP is funded by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Founded by the Treasure Valley Food Coalition and Meadowlark Farm, Nampa, the Year of Idaho Food includes University of Idaho Extension as a partner. It piggybacks on the Idaho State Department of Agriculture's September-long celebrations of Idaho Preferred, a label alerting grocery store customers to foods grown in Idaho.
See The Year of Idaho Food _URL_ and Idaho Preferred idahopreferred.com
Contact Char Byington at _EMAIL_
Also see Bannock County's Stretching Your Food Dollarswww.uidaho.edu/extension/bannock/pages/stretchingyourfooddollars
UI Extension scientists help Idaho counties fight noxious weeds
by Mary Ann Reese
INVASIVE NOXIOUS WEEDS COST IDAHO AN ESTIMATED $300 million a year in damages to livestock and wildlife and their habitats, agricultural crops, and degradation of recreation areas. University of Idaho weed scientists are developing and teaching methods to better detect and predict the spread of this weed menace.
"You can't eradicate a weed until you know where it is," a big issue in Idaho's vast wild areas, says Tim Prather, Moscow, UI Extension weed specialist for the Department of Plant, Soils, and Entomological Sciences. "If you can determine how weeds will spread, then you can better target eradication efforts."
Prather believes his team leads the nation in creating on-the-ground adaptive surveys that combine emphasis on human activity and understanding of plant dispersal patterns to predict weed locations. His team has also created a process to show which plant communities are susceptible to invasion by a weed species to further focus survey efforts.
Prather also is lead author of UI Extension's popular 140-page Idaho's Noxious Weeds, 5th Edition pocket guide and the 72-page Idaho's Noxious Weeds 2011 Control Guidelines. (Find them at _URL_
How Lemhi County uses weed models
In Salmon, Lemhi County Weed Superintendent Daniel Bertram uses Prather's models to detect Rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea), tricky because of its high germination rate and dandelion-like papas enabling seed to travel miles in wind currents.
"Tim has taken our known Rush infestations and run them through our wind patterns. This allows us to focus on areas of high probability for seed dispersal," says Bertram. He also uses Prather's model to determine in which areas the seeds are likely to germinate.
He praises Prather's help, "especially when, due to budget cuts from every avenue, weed control crews are forced to do more with less. The problem with invasive species is they don't take a break."
Good news. Bertram's good news is, of 21 noxious weeds infesting 100,000 Lemhi County acres, "We have eradicated Dyers woad, Saltcedar, yellow starthistle, and we currently are trying to eradicate Japanese knotweed, puncturevine, and perennial pepperweed."
Working with Prather from UI CALS are Larry Lass, Bahman Shafii, Steve Cook, Bill Price, and Sandya Kesoju; from University of Montana are Woodam Chung and Tyron Venn.
The team also collaborates with Montana State University to prevent invasive species from crossing the Continental Divide, a program coordinated by MSU's Kim Goodwin.
Contact Tim Prather at _EMAIL_
Also see Lemhi Cooperative Weed Management Area _URL_
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You'd probably still complain, and many people don't really understand percentage chance.
What does a 80% chance of rain mean to you? 80% of the region getting rain, it raining for 80% of the day, or it raining on 8 days out of 10 that they forecast an 80% chance of rain?
I can tell you that it is the latter, but I suspect that you had to read it twice to understand it. If you asked the readership of the Daily Mail this question, you would get most of them saying they don't know, and many of the rest just guessing one of the three.
And on the 2 out of 10 days that the chance says that it won't rain will still be wrong according to the media, even though the chances were correct. The media is fickle that way.
And if you remember your O Level or GCSC maths, you have to allow for short term anomalies. If you remember, when you toss a coin, over a larger number of tosses, you will get close to 50% heads and 50% tails, with some freak occurrences of it landing on it's edge. But that would not mean that you could not get 5 or even 10 heads in a row. It's unlikely, but it will happen sometimes. This is why it is never safe to bet on averages on a roulette wheel or any other game of chance.
The Met Office already do the analysis of predicted vs. actual weather. This is what they do to refine the model(s) to try to make them more accurate. But as I understand it, snow is particularly difficult to forecast, because very minor changes in the boundaries between the air layers can cause either rain, hail, sleet or snow.
The UK is caught between three major weather systems. You have the Arctic, that is cold air that attempts to push south, Europe that is fairly static, and at this time of year mostly cold, and the Atlantic which is very turbulent but quite wet and warm. As a result you have a three way battle, and I believe that it is one of the most difficult weather systems to predict in the world.
Precipitation is caused when warm moist air meets cold air in some way. The warm air moves up over the cold air, and as it gets higher and cooler, has to drop it's moisture. Depending on the temperature gradient, and the speed of air movement, and the turbulence at the air boundaries, the water droplets will coalesce and maybe freeze in different ways, leading to all of the possible outcomes.
Sometimes the forecast is easy, and sometimes it is not. Sometimes the warm air is kept south, leading to cold weather with no precipitation. Sometimes it just rolls straight off the Atlantic, leading to wet but warm weather spreading from west to east, and sometimes it diverts north, and then is carried back down south by the Arctic air, leading often to snow. And sometimes cold and warm air meet over the UK, and under these circumstances it is difficult to predict.
It is generally acknowledged that none of the current models give reliable results more than 10-14 days into the future. This means that the short term forecast will be based on modelling, and the seasonal forecast will be based on longer term cycles which can be identified by trend analysis of the of the past several years of actual weather rather than the air condition models. This makes a huge difference in the way that the forecasts should be used. You would not use the seasonal forecast to try to predict the weather for Christmas day, but you might use it to give an indication of what December in general may be like.
This is my schoolboy geography view of the weather, and no doubt somebody will pick holes in it. I do not claim to be a weather forecaster, but I believe what I've said is mostly correct.
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Administering a bitter pill to a sick pet, often a very difficult task even for the experienced Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Many pet medications are so bitter that Pharmacists cannot reformulate them into a more palatable liquid, no matter what flavoring they add. Medication like these can naturally cause a cat (or dog) to salivate heavily. Not just a watery mouth but that foamy, shoe string type of salivation. Unpleasant enough for the one administering the medication. Imagine how unpleasant for the patient! Well, there is an easier way to give these bitter medications with little or no taste at all. In fact, this method may allow you to combine two or more compatible pet medications in small doses. Gel caps provide a convenient means of masking the unpleasant taste of those bitter pills. Following this tutorial should help you to speed your sick pet toward recovery.
Things You'll Need:
* Size 0 (or smaller) Gelatin Capsules
* Pill cutter
* Mortar & Pestle
* Pet Piller
* Bath towel
1. Use clean/DRY fingers to twist and open a size 0 Gelatin Capsule. Lay the halves down onto a dry surface where you can keep track of them and keep them from rolling away.
Size 0 Gelatin Capsule
2. Prepare the objectionable medication by cutting it into the proper dosage and fitting it into the capsule, if it is small enough. Mortar & Pestles provide one means of crushing medications in tablet form, although the back of a spoon will also work. Fold a piece of paper and use it to "funnel" the crushed medication into the longer half of the capsule. Insert the longer half into the shorter half and compress it as small as it will go, without damaging the smooth-rounded ends of the capsule. With a clean dry napkin, wipe away any residue from the capsule as well as your fingers. This will keep the bitter taste from transferring to the outside of the gel cap and defeating the purpose.
3. Forcing the gel cap down the cats' throat using a finger being an option, safer methods do exist. Instead of risking injury to a finger or that little mouth filled with razor sharp teeth, ask your Veterinarian about pet pillers. A 'pet piller,' a handy device about the diameter if an ink pen which incorporates a mechanical plunger and a soft split-rubber tip. This tool works similar to a syringe in that it allows you to 'inject' the medication down the back of the throat. When done properly, the animal will swallow the medication quickly without spitting it back out. Like most new things, this takes practice to perfect.
4. Draw back the plunger and insert the capsule into the split-rubber tip of the pill popper. Lay the pet piller down and prepare the patient. Immobilize the legs by wrapping the cat tightly in a bath towel. While trying to make it comfortable, you need to keep it from struggling and protect yourself from sharp claws. If you do this by yourself, lay the wrapped kitty lengthwise between your legs or across your lap, and hold it in place with your forearm.
5. Gently grasp and immobilize the cat's head from behind, with one hand, your thumb and middle finger on either side of the mouth. Be careful not to hold the mouth shut. With your free hand, hold the pet piller with your thumb or forefinger on the plunger. Be prepared as the cat will naturally struggle! Gently but firmly apply pressure to both back corners of the mouth, working the jaw open. When the mouth opens, quickly insert the popper & capsule [just to the back of the throat] and squeeze the plunger. The capsule will then pop out of the applicator and down the throat. Hold the cats mouth shut for a few seconds, gently massaging the throat while blowing in its face. It should close it's eyes and swallow the capsule without biting into it. If it bites the capsule and releases the bitterness of the medication, it may work it back up and out with its' tongue. It may also vomit the medication out. If this happens, allow your pet to recover from the experience before attempting it again. Negativity will only reinforce fear and encourage your pet to struggle and loathe the entire process.
* Talk to your cat in a soothing manner, to reduce anxiety during this process.
* If you get bitten, do your best not to react to it. Negative action on your part will only increase the cats' fear and discomfort making it more difficult next time.
* Rather than giving the cat a near empty gel cap, fill it with crushed cat vitamins, supplements or wet food. Near-empty capsules are harder to swallow.
* Try loading wet food outside of the gel cap, to provide a familiar taste & incentive to swallow.
* Administering the medication just after the cat has eaten makes it easier to swallow, since the mouth is wet and the throat is more relaxed.
* If the first attempt fails, you will likely have to reload the med into a fresh capsule, since the gel quickly dissolves when wet. A wet/slippery capsule will not stay in the applicator!
* Finish all medications in the proper dosages and time allotted, unless directed otherwise by the DVM.
* Do not administer medications on an empty stomach, unless specified by your Veterinarian.
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Welcome to a comprehensive guide on resolving the notorious isdone.dll error that has been causing headaches during Windows 10/11 installation of games. In this article, we will delve into effective solutions that will help you bid farewell to this frustrating error message once and for all. So, let's dive in and get your gaming experience back on track!
Causes of the Isdone.dll Error
There are several causes of the isdone. dll error when installing games on Windows 10 or 11. One common cause is a lack of available space on your computer's hard drive. To fix this issue, you can try freeing up space by deleting unnecessary files or moving them to an external storage device. Another possible cause is a problem with the game file itself. To resolve this, you can try downloading the isdone.
dll file from a reliable source and replacing it in the game's installation folder. Additionally, memory problems can also trigger the isdone. dll error. To fix this, you can increase your computer's virtual memory by adjusting the Windows Page File settings.
Increase Virtual Memory or Page File
To increase virtual memory or page file in Windows 10/11 and fix the isdone.dll error during game installations, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key + X and select "System" from the menu.
2. In the System window, click on "Advanced system settings" on the left.
3. In the System Properties window, go to the "Advanced" tab and click on "Settings" under the Performance section.
4. In the Performance Options window, go to the "Advanced" tab and click on "Change" under the Virtual Memory section.
5. Uncheck the "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives" box.
6. Select your system drive (usually C:) and choose "Custom size".
7. Set an initial size and a maximum size for the page file. The recommended size is 1.5 times your RAM memory, but you can adjust it based on your needs.
8. Click "OK" to apply the changes and restart your PC.
Increasing the virtual memory can help resolve memory-related issues and prevent isdone.dll errors during game installations.
Expand Hard Drive Space
If you're encountering the isdone.dll error while installing games on Windows 10/11, it could be due to insufficient hard drive space. To fix this issue, follow these steps:
1. Check your hard drive space: Press Windows Key + E to open File Explorer, right-click on your hard drive, and select "Properties." Ensure that you have enough free space for the game installation.
2. Clear unnecessary files: Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool or a third-party tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard to delete temporary files, system files, and other unnecessary data.
3. Move or delete large files: Identify large files or folders that you no longer need and either move them to an external storage device or delete them to free up space.
4. Increase virtual memory: Press Windows Key + X, select "System," then click on "Advanced system settings." Under the "Performance" tab, click on "Settings" and go to the "Advanced" tab. Click on "Change" under "Virtual memory" and increase the initial and maximum size of the paging file.
By expanding your hard drive space, you can resolve the isdone.dll error and enjoy a smooth gaming experience on your Windows PC.
# Backup the original isdone.dll file
original_path = r'C:\Windows\System32\isdone.dll'
backup_path = r'C:\Windows\System32\isdone.dll.bak'
# Download a known good version of isdone.dll
download_url = '_URL_
downloaded_path = r'C:\Temp\isdone.dll'
# Code to download the file from the provided URL
# Replace the existing isdone.dll with the downloaded version
print("isdone.dll fix applied successfully!")
Please keep in mind that this code snippet is a simplified demonstration and should not be used without proper understanding of the potential risks and consequences of manipulating system files. It is always recommended to seek professional assistance or use official tools provided by trusted sources to fix DLL errors.
Check RAM and Hard Disk for Errors
|Check RAM and Hard Disk for Errors|
In order to fix the isdone.dll error during Windows 10/11 installation games, it is important to ensure that your RAM and hard disk are free from any errors. Here's how you can perform these checks:
To check your RAM for errors, follow these steps:
To check your hard disk for errors, follow these steps:
By checking your RAM and hard disk for errors, you can identify and resolve any underlying issues that may be causing the isdone.dll error during Windows 10/11 installation games.
Re-register the Isdone.dll File
To re-register the Isdone.dll file and fix the isdone.dll error on Windows 10/11 installation games, follow these steps:
1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type "regsvr32 Isdone.dll" and press Enter to register the DLL file.
3. Restart your computer to apply the changes.
If the error persists, try these additional methods:
1. Use a reliable DLL fixer tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard or DLL-files.com to automatically fix DLL issues.
2. Check if the Isdone.dll file is present in the correct directory. If not, you may need to download it from a reliable source.
3. Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for the game you're installing.
4. Verify the integrity of the game files using the game's built-in verification tool or through Steam.
5. If you're installing the game from a DVD, clean the disc to remove any scratches or dirt that may be causing read errors.
6. Check your RAM memory for any issues that could be causing memory problems.
Run System File Checker and DISM Scan
To fix the isdone.dll error during Windows 10/11 installation for PC games, you can run the System File Checker (SFC) and DISM Scan. These tools help identify and repair any corrupt or missing system files that may be causing the error. Here's how to do it:
1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Type "sfc /scannow" and press Enter. This will initiate the System File Checker scan, which will check for and fix any issues with system files.
3. Once the scan is complete, type "dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth" and press Enter. This will start the DISM Scan, which will repair any corrupted files using Windows Update.
After completing these steps, restart your computer and try installing the game again. If the isdone.dll error persists, you may need to consider other methods such as using a DLL fixer or checking for any specific game file issues.
Install Game in Safe Mode
To install a game in safe mode and fix the isdone.dll error on Windows 10/11, follow these steps:
1. Restart your PC and press the F8 key repeatedly during startup to access the Advanced Boot Options menu.
2. Select "Safe Mode" from the list and press Enter.
3. Once in safe mode, open File Explorer and navigate to the game installation folder.
4. Locate the isdone.dll file and make a backup of it in case anything goes wrong.
5. Download a fresh copy of the isdone.dll file from a reliable source.
6. Replace the existing isdone.dll file with the downloaded one by copying it into the game installation folder.
7. Restart your PC normally and try installing the game again.
This method can help resolve isdone.dll errors by replacing any corrupted or missing DLL files. If the issue persists, further troubleshooting may be required.
Disable Antivirus and Firewall
If you're encountering the isdone.dll error during the installation of games on Windows 10 or 11, disabling your antivirus and firewall can help resolve the issue. These security programs may sometimes interfere with the installation process and cause the error to occur. To disable them, follow these steps:
1. Open the Start menu and search for "Windows Security."
2. Click on "Windows Security" to open the app.
3. In the app, click on "Virus & threat protection" in the left-hand menu.
4. Click on "Manage settings" under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section.
5. Toggle off the "Real-time protection" switch to disable the antivirus.
6. To disable the firewall, go back to the main "Windows Security" page and click on "Firewall & network protection" in the left-hand menu.
7. Click on the network profile you're currently using (e.g., Public or Private).
8. Toggle off the "Windows Defender Firewall" switch to disable the firewall.
Once you've disabled your antivirus and firewall, try installing the game again to see if the isdone.dll error persists.


Title fights, succession planning and capacity building
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Craig Allen
Aboriginal Men carry the responsibility of sharing our culture, maintaining country and ensuring that we have created a solid, culturally safe and culturally secure platform from which our future generations can build.
Title Fight will create an opportunity for Aboriginal men to discuss two distinct and yet related topics. The session will begin by exploring the idea of a Title Fight. As men, we are grandfathers, fathers, sons, husbands, bread winners and protectors of our family. However what about the corporate world? The titles we fight for, and subsequently wear, range in power and stature, from assigned positions, such as board members or directors where we represent our communities through to less formal, however equally important, titles, such as leaders and caretakers of knowledge.
However what do these titles actually mean? Do they provide us with more power, privileges, control or leverage? Are we entitled to more respect? And if so why? And what happens in instances where the Titles we fight for become tokenistic in nature? Set us up to fail? Or just fail to fight what we would consider is the 'good fight'?
Succession Planning and Capacity Building will then enable the men to discuss exactly that. What are our visions for the future and how do we instill these visions in others? Are we succession planning and capacity building? Whom are we building capacity in?
And what was are the characteristics that we identify in those that we build? And are there others we should consider building capacity?
This interactive session encourages participants to explore dynamics surrounding these topics and workshop potential solutions in order to create beneficial changes for our communities.


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Mount Sartova A Rosh Chodesh Signal
This Shabbat there will be a special Torah reading called Parshat Hachodesh which recalls the first mitzvah given to the Jewish People – the sanctification of the new month.
Once the Sanhedrin in Yerushalayim determined, on the basis of testimony by witnesses who had sighted the new moon, that a particular day was to be Rosh Chodesh, it was necessary to communicate this information to the Jews living in Babylon. This was achieved by waving large flaming torches on high places whose fire could be seen from one place to another until the message finally reached Babylon.
Mount Sartova, about 830 meters above sea level, was the second station after Mount of Olives where the first torch was waved. It was followed by another three stations, the last of which was Beit Baltin, from which the torch waver could see a part of Babylon lit up with fires, indicating that the message of the new moon had been received.


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Sometimes transliterated as: Dipaka, DIpaka, Dipaka
 1. lighting; illuminating; inflaming
 2. lamp; flame
 3. another name for Kāma; the saffron plant (Crocus sativus); a famous rāga, which is rarely sung in modern times and is considered as having he power to set the surroundings on fire if sung perfectly.


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Reflections from the Trademark Scholars Roundtable
In this volume are published works reflect the conversations from the Fourth Trademark Scholars Roundtable at DePaul University in 2012. The Trademark Scholars Roundtable participants discussed a wide range of approaches to understanding and limiting the ever-increasing sprawl of trademark rights.
Reflections on the Patent Scope Revisited Conference
This issue focuses on vehicles external to the patent system and the impact that they may have on determining scope of rights for patents. Included in this issue are conversations about the perceived formalistic behavior of the Federal Circuit and argument for courts to consider extrinsic evidence for interpretation of claim construction, giving way to policy considerations of productive directions for patent scope.


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While assigning priests, bishop's sense of humor might play a significant role. Once a man named Mrtvý (it means "Dead" in Czech) was ordained for a priest and assigned to a town called Hrob (it means "Grave"). Recently in the same diocese, Kamil Škoda was ordained and he was assigned to Mladá Boleslav, where is a Škoda car factory. – Pavel Aug 3 '13 at 10:56
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Many vocational offices explain this process in detail (the Diocese of Fall River has a good explanation, for example), but I'll try to explain it as best I know.
 1. There are two different "tracks": the diocesan track, where you are ordained as part of a diocese, and the religious track, where you are ordained as part of a religious order. You seem to be interested in the former, so this answer mostly answers to that. The processes are similar, it's just a question of where you end up.
 2. Priests are, to put it somewhat bluntly, proxies for the bishop. A bishop cannot perform all the duties required of him for everyone, so the priests act as surrogates, performing many of the functions that are needed to successfully tend to the flock. In many ways, the process is about finding suitable matches for the bishops who need more priests: this is sort of the short answer to your question (the bishop decides).
 3. One way to understand the full Ordination process and how the bishop makes his selection is to think of it like a very long, very structured introspection. Accepting the Sacrament of Holy Orders is a huge deal, one that will shape the rest of a person's life. The time in Seminary Formation and up to the Rite of Ordination into the Priesthood is basically the trial run period to see whether a person really, truly wants to commit to the life of a priest: committing one's life to the Church, taking a vow of celibacy, etc.
The process starts off something like a Ph.D. track education in academia: when you go towards getting your Ph.D., you usually find out that you're interested in it during undergraduate school, then you go through an application process, then a core education (Master's) process, then you move into the meat of actually getting a Ph.D. (doctoral thesis).
Similarly, the path to ordination starts off with talking to a priest or other members of one's parish about being interested Holy Orders. The person will then apply to the diocese office of vocations, usually answering some basic questions about why they want to begin the process (example from the Archdiocese of Portland, PDF).
The vocation director will then make contact to begin the application process. This usually consists of a series of interviews, getting letters of recommendation, background checks, and other vetting processes to make sure the person has a high likelihood of succeeding.
Once accepted, the Bishop assigns the person to a seminary (with the recommendation of the vocations director) where they begin the process of Seminary Formation: they'll learn everything they need to know to begin the transition into the clergy. Simultaneously (if they don't already have it), they'll be receive the education to get a Master's Degree in Divinity (generally a requirement to receive Holy Orders).
They'll also begin the process of introspection and guidance to determine whether or not this is something really want to do and whether or not God is calling them to Holy Orders. This is done under the guidance of the vocation director who recruited them.1
Towards the end of Seminary Formation, men are ordained to the diaconate2 as a transitional deacon: similar to a permanent deacon, but with the understanding that they will soon be ordained a priest (usually in about 6 months).
It's at this point the bishop assigns them to a parish. This is sort of a "last chance" period to change one's mind and to start helping with the Liturgy in a real-world setting. The person is still in Seminary, but it's something like a "work-study" or "student teacher" program: he'll split his time between completing Seminary and doing the duties of a deacon.
At the end of Seminary, successful candidates undergo the Rite of Ordination into the Priesthood. Amongst other activities, the bishop will ask them a series of questions to make certain they'll ready to undergo the call of Holy Orders, but this is largely a formality: the Seminary Formation process was intended to weed out the candidates who would not make a good fit long before this moment. Think of it like a "swearing in" ceremony: candidates are going to know beforehand the answer is "yes", "I do", or "I will" to every question asked.
After which, the bishop will consecrate the candidates via the Laying on of Hands and ordain them into the Priesthood.
Once Ordained, priests serve under the bishop. The bishop can work with other bishops to transfer priests between dioceses depending on the needs of the Church.
1 It's important to note here that not everyone who goes through this process becomes a priest: many are never called by the Holy Spirit to receive Holy Orders and withdraw from the process within the first couple of years of Seminary.
2 If you're not familiar with the term, a Deacon is someone who is able to perform many sacraments one usually associates with a Priest: conduct sermons, baptize, and oversee marriages. But they can't do things like confer Holy Orders themselves or consecrate the bread and the wine used in the Eucharist (but they can help administer it).
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Thank you for this very thorough and informative answer. It is fascinating for me to see the practical similarities with ministerial training in the Church of Scotland, despite the differences in philosophy. – James T Oct 16 '11 at 2:43
I had no idea that the Roman Catholic Church performed any sacraments with the laying on of hands. Is ordination the only time it is used? That's what the wiki article seems to imply, but doesn't specifically state. – user23 Oct 16 '11 at 6:17
_USER_ It's also done during Confirmation; I didn't think there was any other usage, but the Catholic Encyclopedia mentions a form of its use during baptism. On the non sacrament side, it's also used during exorcisms. – user72 Oct 16 '11 at 7:37
Mark's answer was exceptional an complete so I'll just add an anecdote I heard a few weeks ago relating to the way priests are formed and trained.
While they're going through schooling (seminary) they're consistently being tested in ways they're not used to being tested. For instance, man who doesn't do well with death is put in a hospital and a man who doesn't do well with kids is put in a school. So the positions they have later in their priesthood are probably informed by their performance in priestly formation.
Also, when a priest (diocesan priest) is starting out he's usually not the one left in charge all by himself, so more than likely he's going to go to a place where there both is a need for another priest and that need doesn't need to be filled by an experienced priest. So new priests don't usually get sent out to Podunk Ohio until they're a few years into it.
Beyond that, it's a crapshoot and only the Bishop (who is the head of quite a number of parishes generally covering a geographic area) gets to decide based on his preferences. Often times stellar priests are given the more challenging assignments (and bigger parishes) but you can't really judge a priest by the size of his congregation. If a Bishop really likes a priest he'll make him a Monsignor (which has a slightly ironic meaning). From what I can tell, and this is speculation because it can't really be documented anywhere, Bishops favor obedience, prayer and managerial skills. So, in general those factors will determine the direction and duration of a given priest's stay.
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along a path about 200 miles
(320 km) in length. However, only 80 miles (130 km) of it are navigable. The Casamance is the principal river of the Kolda
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after the river.
There is a ferry at Ziguinchor in Senegal, one of the most important towns on the river. Other important towns/villages on its banks include Goudomp, Sediou, Diattakounda, Tanae, and Kolda.
The next significant estuary to the south is the Farim River in Guinea-Bissau, and to the north, the River Gambia, namesake of The Gambia.
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Ferocactus emoryi grows in the desert scrubs, hillsides, rocky slopes and gravely rocky or sandy soils, at an elevation of about 0–1,200 metres (0–3,900 ft) above sea level.
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Politicians are not Role models anymore now.
Politicians are not Role models anymore now
Politicians are not Role models anymore now
India has given birth to powerful and heroic citizens like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh and many more. The power and charisma exhibited by them still rules the world. The youth, even though these people have become history today, rank them as their role models and live by their preaching.
Swami Vivekananda, whose preaching has swept the world off their feet, is still the role model for the empowering and growing India.
So, why does the youth have to look at the past to glorify their future? The leaders and politicians of today's era don't exhibit that charisma and the righteousness that the leaders of the past did. Today, the leaders are more worried about themselves than the nation. They have become increasingly corrupt, signalling wrong ways to the youth.
If the youth of today looks at the present political scenario, what would his learning be? The religious and social divide, the vote bank hue and cry, chaos, ever growing gap between the rich and the poor and, to top it all we have petty issues among the politicians that cause a wider gap in every possible growth situation.
The youth of today wishes to be part of making India a super power. They are engaged in empowering India. They need role models that can help them in making India a better place. They don't believe in a single religion and, the divide caused by this religion goes beyond them. They believe globalization is the key and, education is the way to get India to the top.
Can any of the political leaders who occupy the stage help them in achieving these causes without their own selfish interests placed in them? Role models need to be bold and daring filled with enthusiasm and honesty. They should have a single goal in mind towards which they work and, that goal should be beautifully defined.
Eklavya, Arjun are all mythological characters but, they have been accepted as role models even today. With the corrupt brains and selfish interests, the political leaders of today lack everything that it takes to be role models for the youth today.


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What's the difference between "wind down" and "loosen up"?
Dictionary says: wind down - to rest or relax after a period of activity or excitement, and, loosen up - to relax and stop worrying.
So, for example, if you're nervous about something at work, or before an exam, you must "loosen up", and if you have been working hard, mm, digging ground, or playing football, and you want to relax, you should "wind down"?
Wind down isn't related to "nervous", when "loosen up" like a.. "calm down"?
And what is the past form of loosen up, loosened up?
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Wind down:Become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation.
Wind loose:Become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner.
I think they are different.
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A plant of a genus that includes the ragworts and groundsels. Many kinds are cultivated as ornamentals and some are poisonous weeds of grassland.
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- Plant up your pots, containers and window boxes with evergreen foliage plants such as senecio, ivy and skimmia to give you winter interest.
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In mathematics, equality is a relationship between two quantities or, more generally two mathematical expressions, asserting that the quantities have the same value, or that the expressions represent the same mathematical object. The equality between A and B is written A = B, and pronounced A equals B. The symbol "=" is called an "equals sign". Thus there are three kinds of equality, which are formalized in different ways.
- Two symbols refer to the same object.
- Two sets have the same elements.
- Two expressions evaluate to the same value, such as a number, vector, function or set.
These may be thought of as the logical, set-theoretic and algebraic concepts of equality respectively.
- 1 Etymology
- 2 Equality in mathematical logic
- 3 Equality in set theory
- 4 Equality in algebra and analysis
- 5 Relation with equivalence and isomorphism
- 6 See also
- 7 Notes
- 8 References
Equality in mathematical logic
Equality is defined so that things which have the same properties are equal. If some form of Leibniz's law is added as an axiom, the assertion of this axiom rules out "bare particulars"—things that have all and only the same properties but are not equal to each other—which are possible in some logical formalisms. The axiom states that two things are equal if they have all and only the same properties. Formally:
In this law, the connective "if and only if" can be weakened to "if"; the modified law is equivalent to the original.
Instead of considering Leibniz's law as an axiom, it can also be taken as the definition of equality. The property of being an equivalence relation, as well as the properties given below, can then be proved: they become theorems. If a=b, then a can replace b and b can replace a.
Some basic logical properties of equality
The substitution property states:
- For any quantities a and b and any expression F(x), if a = b, then F(a) = F(b) (if both sides make sense, i.e. are well-formed).
Some specific examples of this are:
- For any real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then a + c = b + c (here F(x) is x + c);
- For any real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then a − c = b − c (here F(x) is x − c);
- For any real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b, then ac = bc (here F(x) is xc);
- For any real numbers a, b, and c, if a = b and c is not zero, then a/c = b/c (here F(x) is x/c).
The reflexive property states:
- For any quantity a, a = a.
This property is generally used in mathematical proofs as an intermediate step.
The symmetric property states:
The transitive property states:
These three properties were originally included among the Peano axioms for natural numbers. Although the symmetric and transitive properties are often seen as fundamental, they can be proved if the substitution and reflexive properties are assumed instead.
Equalities as predicates
When A and B are not fully specified or depend on some variables, equality is a proposition, which may be true for some values and false for some other values. Equality is a binary relation, or, in other words, a two-arguments predicate, which may produce a truth value (false or true) from its arguments. In computer programming, its computation from two expressions is known as comparison.
Equality in set theory
Equality of sets is axiomatized in set theory in two different ways, depending on whether the axioms are based on a first-order language with or without equality.
Set equality based on first-order logic with equality
In FOL with equality, the axiom of extensionality states that two sets which contain the same elements are the same set.
- Logic axiom: x = y ⇒ ∀z, (z ∈ x ⇔ z ∈ y)
- Logic axiom: x = y ⇒ ∀z, (x ∈ z ⇔ y ∈ z)
- Set theory axiom: (∀z, (z ∈ x ⇔ z ∈ y)) ⇒ x = y
Incorporating half of the work into the first-order logic may be regarded as a mere matter of convenience, as noted by Lévy.
- "The reason why we take up first-order predicate calculus with equality is a matter of convenience; by this we save the labor of defining equality and proving all its properties; this burden is now assumed by the logic."
Set equality based on first-order logic without equality
In FOL without equality, two sets are defined to be equal if they contain the same elements. Then the axiom of extensionality states that two equal sets are contained in the same sets.
- Set theory definition: "x = y" means ∀z, (z ∈ x ⇔ z ∈ y)
- Set theory axiom: x = y ⇒ ∀z, (x ∈ z ⇔ y ∈ z)
Equality in algebra and analysis
When A and B may be viewed as functions of some variables, then A = B means that A and B define the same function. Such an equality of functions is sometimes called an identity. An example is (x + 1)2 = x2 + 2x + 1.
An equation is the problem of finding values of some variables, called unknowns, for which the specified equality is true. Equation may also refer to an equality relation that is satisfied only for the values of the variables that one is interested on. For example x2 + y2 = 1 is the equation of the unit circle.
There is no standard notation that distinguishes an equation from an identity or other use of the equality relation: a reader has to guess an appropriate interpretation from the semantics of expressions and the context. An identity is asserted to be true for all values of variables in a given domain. An "equation" may sometimes mean an identity, but more often it specifies a subset of the variable space to be the subset where the equation is true.
In some cases, one may consider as equal two mathematical objects that are only equivalent for the properties that are considered. This is, in particular the case in geometry, where two geometric shapes are said equal when one may be moved to coincide with the other. The word congruence is also used for this kind of equality.
There are some logic systems that do not have any notion of equality. This reflects the undecidability of the equality of two real numbers defined by formulas involving the integers, the basic arithmetic operations, the logarithm and the exponential function. In other words, there cannot exist any algorithm for deciding such an equality.
The binary relation "is approximately equal" between real numbers or other things, even if more precisely defined, is not transitive (it may seem so at first sight, but many small differences can add up to something big). However, equality almost everywhere is transitive.
Relation with equivalence and isomorphism
Viewed as a relation, equality is the archetype of the more general concept of an equivalence relation on a set: those binary relations that are reflexive, symmetric, and transitive. The identity relation is an equivalence relation. Conversely, let R be an equivalence relation, and let us denote by xR the equivalence class of x, consisting of all elements z such that x R z. Then the relation x R y is equivalent with the equality xR = yR. It follows that equality is the finest equivalence relation on any set S, in the sense that it is the relation that has the smallest equivalence classes (every class is reduced to a single element).
In some contexts, equality is sharply distinguished from equivalence or isomorphism. For example, one may distinguish fractions from rational numbers, the latter being equivalence classes of fractions: the fractions and are distinct as fractions, as different strings of symbols, but they "represent" the same rational number, the same point on a number line. This distinction gives rise to the notion of a quotient set.
Similarly, the sets
are not equal sets – the first consists of letters, while the second consists of numbers – but they are both sets of three elements, and thus isomorphic, meaning that there is a bijection between them, for example
However, there are other choices of isomorphism, such as
and these sets cannot be identified without making such a choice – any statement that identifies them "depends on choice of identification". This distinction, between equality and isomorphism, is of fundamental importance in category theory, and is one motivation for the development of category theory.
- Kleene, Stephen Cole (2002). Mathematical Logic. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-42533-7.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Lévy, Azriel (2002). Basic set theory. Mineola, New York: Dover Publications. ISBN 978-0-486-42079-0.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Mac Lane, Saunders; Birkhoff, Garrett (1999). Algebra (Third ed.). Providence, Rhode Island: American Mathematical Society.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Mazur, Barry (12 June 2007), When is one thing equal to some other thing? (PDF


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MPGe explained
EPA electric label
Unlike the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), EPA's fuel economy data is considered reliable and feasible in the real world. Unfortunately EPA uses MPGe for plug-in cars instead of kWh per 100 miles, or Wh per mile.
Since in Europe we are accustomed to use L/100 km in gas cars, let's use kWh/100 km for the conversion.
We need to convert gallon to kWh and miles to kilometers.
EPA considers that one gallon of gas contains 33,7 kWh worth of energy. For the miles to kilometers conversion we can use the online calculator in the links at the bottom.
Taking the 2016 BMW i3 BEV as an example we have:
124 MPGe combined (city and highway driving).
This means that with 33,7 kWh of electricity we can drive for 199,56 km.
To get kWh per 100 km:
33,7 kWh / 199,56 km x 100 km = 16,89 kWh/100 km
Using the Nissan Leaf 30 kWh as example:
33,7 kWh / 180,24 km x 100 km = 18,7 kWh/100 km
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A STUDY ON DEVELOPMENT OF CRACKS ON PAINTINGS
OVER THE past 10 years there have been substantial developments in research on the mechanical behavior of paintings. The knowledge of processes leading to mechanical failure of paintings materials and their properties has been greatly enhanced through pioneering work by Mecklenburg (1982). It has been established that environmental changes induce dramatic responses in fabric and size. The layer of size is responsible for stress development during humidity decrease; high stiffness of fabric dominates in high humidity. The most brittle component of the composite—aged oil paint—fails when movements in the supporting size and fabric exceed its rupture strains.
Stress distribution on paintings and the resulting cracks in the paint layer were simulated on a computer with the Finite Element Method (FEM) (Kilpatrick 1980; Colville et al. 1982). Elastic properties of materials were assumed and based on uniaxial tests.
In this work the humidity-induced movements were observed on biaxially stretched samples of primed fabric with a commercially available brittle coating taking the place of aged paint. The coating is widely used in industrial stress analysis as a form of strain gauge; it cracks when strains in a support exceed its breaking strains. The results reveal nonelastic properties of size and are consistent with a study on dimensional response of size in changing humidities (Karpowicz 1989).


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Forget Blackadder, turnips and the Black Death: medieval England was extremely sophisticated
There's a tendency to think of the medieval English living an archaic, primitive, Blackadder sort of life: a lot of knobbly-faced peasants rotating crops, marrying at 12, before succumbing to their first bubons in the armpit at 15.
An exhibition opening at the British Library today, Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination, puts that right. Not only are the 154 gilded books on display extraordinarily beautiful – and in fresh, glittering condition – but they also show how sophisticated medieval England was. Pictured is Winchester's New Minster Charter, an Anglo-Saxon manuscript, gilded a century before William the Conqueror turned up. The workmanship and the colour are extremely advanced.
It's not just the works themselves that show up so well. English Gothic architecture, which appears as a backdrop to many of the illuminations, comes across as beautiful, skilled and varied, all the way through from around 1150 AD till 1530 AD. The manuscripts give similarly complimentary insights into medieval English philosophy, history, political thought, law and kingship.
A convenient view on English history sets up Elizabethan England, Shakespeare and the arrival of Renaissance architecture in the early 17th century as the great turning point – when stupid old rural England caught up with avant-garde Continental thought, art and architecture. This exhibition turns that view on its head.
Modern architects have forgotten how to build beautiful new houses
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The British man of letters is alive and well…
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People with Firsts rarely come first in life – but, boy, are they pleased with themselves
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There will never be another Alex Ferguson – club owners are too impatient nowadays
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The Queen won't abdicate, but she is cleverly planning her succession
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