1 What is university really like?
It's hard to know what university is like until you get there, and all universities are different. In some ways it's easier to describe what university isn't! Well, everyone says that it is not like school or college, or work, or home. So, what IS university really like? This activity aims to give you a realistic view, based on things students told us they wish they had known.
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7 What are lectures really like?
Lectures changed during the covid-19 restrictions. It may be that some of your lectures take place online, and some take place in person.
Lectures in-person at university can be quite different from lessons at school and college, particularly when you are taught in a big group. This activity will help you to make the most out of these lectures.
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investigated in each centre by the joinpoint approach in a logistic model. 46,900 women aged 25 to 60 years were included in the analysis.
The HR-HPV age-standardised (on Italian population) prevalence ranged from 5.7% (Trento) to 10.3% (Ravenna). HR-HPV prevalence decreased as a logistic function of increasing age in 6 of 9 centres (Trento, Verona, Florence, Bologna, Imola, and Viterbo). The effect of age on HR-HPV prevalence slopes did not differ significantly among these 6 centres, whereas significant heterogeneity in intercepts (p < 0.001) was found, reflecting different overall HR-HPV prevalence between centres. One significant joinpoint was observed in 2 centres (Padua and Ravenna), indicating that the decrease in HR-HPV prevalence by age was better described using a function composed with two logistic segments. In Padua HR-HPV prevalence decreased only slightly up to 39 years but showed a steep downturn thereafter. In Ravenna HR-HPV prevalence decreased steeply down to 45 years of age and then showed a plateau. Finally, in Turin two significant joinpoints were observed: prevalence decreased only after age 29 and showed a plateau after age 39.
Our results showed substantial differences in overall and age-specific HR-HPV prevalence across Italian areas. These findings may be related to different timing of changes in sexual behaviours across regions. Age-specific HR-HPV prevalence in Italy does not support an influence of age per se.
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Stats NZ has published their latest annual income survey. Some interesting stats:
- Average income from wages/salaries up 6% in the last year
- Average income from all sources up 2.2% and median income from all sources up 2.7% which suggests less income inequality
- Median income for those in paid employment is $45,729 and average income is $53,759
- Median income for those with no qualifications is $39,002, $50,005 for a bachelors degree and $67,003 for a post-grad degree
- Age is a major factor in income. 50% of those in the bottom income quintile are aged under 25, while under 25s make up just 2% of the top income quintile. Those arguing that 16 year olds must get paid $18.40 an hour are basically buts.
- The average income for a couple with two dependent children is $97,924 while for a sole parent with dependent children is $37,126
- Government transfers represent 3% of the income of an average couple with two children and 46% of the income an an average sole parent.
- The median salary/wage for a 40 hour week is $45,009 and the average is $54,229
- 1,197,100 people receive a Government transfer, 1,892,100 are in employment, 323,900 are self-employed


text: This project seeks to do the following:Determine whether USDA appendix A can be utilized for sous vide cooking. The lowest temperature in Appendix A is 130°F (54.4 °C) with a hold time of 121 minutes. This temperature is typically described as somewhere between Rare and medium, depending on the author. If a beef steak, in vacuum packaging, is submerged in circulating 55 ° water for 121 minutes, plus an experimentally determined come up time (the time for the center to reach 54.4 °C) will it show a 7-log reduction in Salmonella? If so, then it can reasonably be assumed that the table can be relied upon. If not, then additional work will need to be done.Determine whether lower temperature treatments can be extrapolated from Appendix A. Careful examination of the table shows that the USDA is using a z-value of 10°F. That is, for each increase in temperature of 10 °F, the required cooking time is decreased by a factor of 10. Likewise, decreasing the temperature by the same amount results in a ten-fold increase in required hold time. This simple logarithmic relationship for thermal death times should mean that one can determine the required cook time for lower temperatures. So for a 125 °F temperature, it should require a 173.1 minute cook (plus come up time). This would result in a steak described as rare, and should the process be sufficient to inactivate the Salmonella at the 7-log level, that would suggest the table values can be extrapolated across the range of common doneness levels.If temperature/ time combinations cannot be either directly gleaned from Appendix A, extrapolated from Appendix A, or both, then what time/temperature combinations will effect the required inactivation? Can this data be developed into a predictive model, and if so, what are the terms/ relationships? As an example, if the 54.4 °C/ 121 minute sous vide cook is insufficient, how long of a cook (if any) would effect the required inactivation.If one or more sufficient time/ temperature combinations are suitable for producing safe products (as determined by the levels of inactivation in previous experiments), then how do these combinations affect consumer opinions of desirable flavor, texture, and acceptability? Do treatments in excess of the minimum increase or decrease consumer scores? Sous vide has often been described as a means to improve texture vs traditional cooking methods due to increased holding at low temperatures, but does this hold true when the processes are of sufficient rigor to eliminate pathogens?


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Mail::Header - manipulate MIME headers
 use Mail::Header;
 my $head = Mail::Header->new;
 my $head = Mail::Header->new( \*STDIN );
 my $head = Mail::Header->new( [<>], Modify => 0);
Read, write, create, and manipulate MIME headers, the leading part of each modern e-mail message, but also used in other protocols like HTTP. The fields are kept in Mail::Field objects.
Be aware that the header fields each have a name part, which shall be treated case-insensitive, and a content part, which may be folded over multiple lines.
Mail::Header does not always follow the RFCs strict enough, does not help you with character encodings. It does not use weak references where it could (because those did not exist when the module was written) which costs some performance and make the implementation a little more complicated. The Mail::Message::Head implementation is much newer and therefore better.
Create a duplicate of the current object.
$obj->new( [ARG], [OPTIONS] )
Mail::Header->new( [ARG], [OPTIONS] )
ARG may be either a file descriptor (reference to a GLOB) or a reference to an array. If given the new object will be initialized with headers either from the array of read from the file descriptor.
OPTIONS is a list of options given in the form of key-value pairs, just like a hash table. Valid options are
 -Option --Default
 FoldLength 79
 MailFrom 'KEEP'
 Modify false
FoldLength => INTEGER
The default length of line to be used when folding header lines. See fold_length().
See method mail_from().
Modify => BOOLEAN
If this value is true then the headers will be re-formatted, otherwise the format of the header lines will remain unchanged.
"Fake" constructors
Be warned that the next constructors all require an already created header object, of which the original content will be destroyed.
Empty an existing Mail::Header object of all lines.
Extract a header from the given array into an existing Mail::Header object. extract will modify this array. Returns the object that the method was called on.
$obj->header( [ARRAY] )
header does multiple operations. First it will extract a header from the ARRAY, if given. It will then reformat the header (if reformatting is permitted), and finally return a reference to an array which contains the header in a printable form.
$obj->header_hashref( [HASH] )
As header(), but it will eventually set headers from a hash reference, and it will return the headers as a hash reference.
 $fields->{From} = 'Tobias Brox <>';
 $fields->{To} = ['you@somewhere','me@localhost'];
Read a header from the given file descriptor into an existing Mail::Header object.
$obj->fold_length( [TAG], [LENGTH] )
Set the default fold length for all tags or just one. With no arguments the default fold length is returned. With two arguments it sets the fold length for the given tag and returns the previous value. If only LENGTH is given it sets the default fold length for the current object.
In the two argument form fold_length may be called as a static method, setting default fold lengths for tags that will be used by all Mail::Header objects. See the fold method for a description on how Mail::Header uses these values.
This specifies what to do when a 'From'line is encountered. Valid values are IGNORE - ignore and discard the header, ERROR - invoke an error (call die), COERCE - rename them as Mail-From and KEEP - keep them.
$obj->modify( [VALUE] )
If VALUE is false then Mail::Header will not do any automatic reformatting of the headers, other than to ensure that the line starts with the tags given.
$obj->add( TAG, LINE [, INDEX] )
Add a new line to the header. If TAG is undef the tag will be extracted from the beginning of the given line. If INDEX is given, the new line will be inserted into the header at the given point, otherwise the new line will be appended to the end of the header.
Returns the header as a single string.
Remove any header line that, other than the tag, only contains whitespace
$obj->combine( TAG [, WITH] )
Combine all instances of TAG into one. The lines will be joined together WITH, or a single space if not given. The new item will be positioned in the header where the first instance was, all other instances of TAG will be removed.
Returns the number of times the given atg appears in the header
$obj->delete( TAG [, INDEX ] )
Delete a tag from the header. If an INDEX id is given, then the Nth instance of the tag will be removed. If no INDEX is given, then all instances of tag will be removed.
$obj->fold( [LENGTH] )
Fold the header. If LENGTH is not given, then Mail::Header uses the following rules to determine what length to fold a line.
$obj->get( TAG [, INDEX] )
Get the text from a line. If an INDEX is given, then the text of the Nth instance will be returned. If it is not given the return value depends on the context in which get was called. In an array context a list of all the text from all the instances of the TAG will be returned. In a scalar context the text for the first instance will be returned.
The lines are unfolded, but still terminated with a new-line (see chomp)
$obj->print( [FILEHANDLE] )
Print the header to the given file descriptor, or STDOUT if no file descriptor is given.
$obj->replace( TAG, LINE [, INDEX ] )
Replace a line in the header. If TAG is undef the tag will be extracted from the beginning of the given line. If INDEX is given the new line will replace the Nth instance of that tag, otherwise the first instance of the tag is replaced. If the tag does not appear in the header then a new line will be appended to the header.
Returns an array of all the tags that exist in the header. Each tag will only appear in the list once. The order of the tags is not specified.
$obj->unfold( [TAG] )
Unfold all instances of the given tag so that they do not spread across multiple lines. If TAG is not given then all lines are unfolded.
The unfolding process is wrong but (for compatibility reasons) will not be repaired: only one blank at the start of the line should be removed, not all of them.
This module is part of the MailTools distribution,
Copyrights _PHONE_ Graham Barr <> and 2001-2007 Mark Overmeer <>.
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Why Know about Muscles?
When engaged in play, you are interacting with a lot of different muscle groups in a variety of ways. Depending on the positioning of the bottom (such as standing, sitting, suspended, etc) the muscles will be in different states of tension. The tension can be a pretty important difference between enjoyable and harmful play. As part of personal care for you and your partner, knowing more about how the muscles of the body work can enhance your play, reduce some dangers of muscle damage, and increase the effectiveness of your aftercare.
What You Need to Know About Muscles
The more you understand about how your body works, the safer you will be able to play with your partner. Knowing about and being comfortable with your body is also an important step to be present in the moment for your scene. All these things add up to a more enjoyable play experience. These topics cover some general and specific knowledge about the muscles in the human body.
Keeping Yourself Healthy Makes For Better Play
There is more to be healthy than being thin and what healthy means for everyone will vary depending on their medical history, current health status, and body type. Engaging in kinky activities can place extra stress on the body so keeping your body in a healthy state will help you reduce any unwanted injuries as well as increase your healing time. When you have healthy and strong muscles, you also may be able to try a wider variety of BDSM scenarios that might not be possible when you are in worse shape. Keep yourself healthy and increase your play experience and safety.
Written October 22, 2011 | Updated April 26, 2015
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Ackerley, S. K. (n.d.). Muscle Tissue. Retrieved 10 21, 2011, from Developmental Biology Online:
Allen, M., Bagg, A., Hamilton, J., John, K., Fricker, J., de Burgh, J., et al. (2007). The Human Body Book. New York: DK Publishing.
Mackenzie, B. (1999). Muscle Types. Retrieved 10 21, 2011, from BrianMac:
The Nemours Foundation. (1995). Your Muscles. Retrieved 10 21, 2011, from Kid's Health:
Wise Geek. (2003). What are Tendons. Retrieved 10 21, 2011, from Wise Geek:
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Is finding a solution for a problem in a given context is an attempt to find a solution for the problem in another context?
For example, it seems some of the hardest problems of real analysis were not solved till their solutions were found in the context of geometry.
Update: I think it makes the question more clear if I provide an example. Let's say I want to prove if x+y=x+z, then y=z, where x,y,z $\in F$, where $F$ is a an algebraic field with operation "+". For example for this problem I can think of context where solution exits and that would be the ring of integers. If 1+2=2+1 then I can show 1=1. Now once this solution is found using this context of integers I can now apply this to the original problem in the context of field.
Now what I was asking was that should such a solution exists in some contexts (context as used in example above) for a problem to be solvable.
I do not know the background science behind this but it would be great if references can be introduced so I can get to know the right terminology.
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 It may help to rephrase the question a bit. At the moment, it looks almost trivial: if a problem has no solution in any context – i.e., not anywhere – then it has no solution. Presumably, that's not what you're getting at, though; so, it would help if you could expand on what you mean by 'context', and on what it takes to have a solution in a context. Constructivists hold that you can't prove 'There's such-and-such a number', except by producing a number that indeed is such-and-such. (In particular, you can't prove it by contradiction.) Is your question related to that viewpoint in any way? – MarkOxford Nov 12 '17 at 13:47
 - Do you mean : 'Is the non-solvability of a problem in any context in a given domain an indication that its solution, if any, is to be found in a context in a different domain?' E.g., does the non-solvabilty of a problem in theology indicate that its solution - or dissolution - belongs to physics? – Geoffrey Thomas Nov 12 '17 at 14:22
 - _USER_ By a context I mean something like a domain and by domain I mean something that contains similar objects. For example, an algebraic filed is a domain where objects existing in it share certain characteristic. I think Geoffrey Thomas comment is very close to what I want. – Mathnewbie Nov 12 '17 at 19:52
 - _USER_ Yes very close to what I want but a solution to a non-solvable problem of theology could exist in physics or any other domain that has not been yet explored or discovered. Of course the domain must have certain characteristics for example there should exist a one-to-one correspondence between the objects of the two domains. – Mathnewbie Nov 12 '17 at 19:55
 - I suppose I still don't really understand the question. If a problem has no solution in any domain, then where would the solution be? Are there sets that aren't domains, because their elements aren't similar enough to one another? Or is the idea that there are 'meta-domains' or 2nd-order domains? If we find no solution in any of the 1st-order domains of a particular 2nd-order domain, then we might move on to a different 2nd-order domain and look through its 1st-order domains for a solution. – MarkOxford Nov 12 '17 at 21:00
To answer the second part of your question 'it seems that the solution was found and then the question answered' Yes, that is the way it's done most of the time because it is much simpler once you know the outcome. You can simply do Sherlock Holmes eliminate all the impossible until all you're left with is the possible. And that would be a good approach I would say it is a better way than how scientists handle problems today. They did not eliminate the possible they actually attempted to explain reality with the possible even though it is impossible, such as dark energy and basically everything else in science
If a problem is worth having, it can be solved. You seem to be talking about how new techniques have been needed to solve seemingly insoluble problems, like say Fermat's last theorem.
There seem to be mistakes in tense or spelling that make your question confusing, and I am struggling to understand what you are actually asking.
It puts me in mind of how for Newton it was essential to put his theorems and proofs in geometric forms, as geometry was considered most fundamental of maths by the Greeks. Even though, this was difficult and awkward to do and made it harder to see the implications of what he did. Soon after geometry lost it's'supremacy'.
To what extent does the world divide cleanly into distinct contexts? In the end isn't there only one context, our minds, which unify all contexts? We switch language-game to adapt to each
If I correctly understand your mathematical example, then mathematics provides many examples of the following type:
A problem has no solution in the context, where the problem is stated. But the problem has a solution in a broader context.
For example take the problem:
1) Find all solutions of the quadratic equation x^2+1=0.
The problem is stated in the context of real numbers. But the problem has no real solutions. Instead the problem has two solution, namely +i and -i, from the context of complex numbers.
2) Similarly, take the problem: Find all solutions of the quadratic equation x^2-2=0. The problem has no solution in the rational numbers, but it has two solutions in the real numbers.
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Dog Friendly Garden: Fresh Water For Your Pet
Dogs, like us humans, are made up of nearly 80 percent water. Fresh water is essential to keep the body running smoothly. Dogs need access to water at all times…both indoors and outdoors. As pet parents, its extremely important for us to ensure our dogs have a clean water source to quench their thirst and cool them down.
Water nourishes, cleanses, and hydrates all living creatures on Earth. It is essential for survival.
Top Four Reasons Water Is Important For Dogs:
1. Water helps dogs function overall. It helps your pooch digest food, think while athletically catching a frisbee, breathe in fresh oxygen, and pulse blood through the veins. The brain and muscles both require water to work well on a daily basis.
2. Water acts as a toxin flush. Without sufficient water, toxins can build up in the body and damage the heart and kidneys. Since blood is mostly water, and oxygen is transported to the body cells by red blood cells and toxins are removed by the blood cells, daily intakes of water are necessary to cause these exchanges.
3. Water regulates body temperature. It helps our dogs to remain cool in warm weather. They drink the refreshing liquid, they jump into the kiddie pool to cool down on a hot day, and they pant. Panting eliminates water through the tongue, causing a need for additional water to replenish.
4. Water helps the dogs scent function. Dogs have a remarkable ability to recognize and remember scents, far superior to that of humans. A dog's sense of smell may be as much as 100 times better than ours, making it the most sensitive and vulnerable part of its body. Adequate amounts of water are necessary to keep their noses moist. Dry noses don't scent as well.
Check you dog's water bowl or fountain throughout the day to make sure it is full of clean water. This is especially important outside where water can quickly evaporate on a hot day. (Water evaporates faster than you may realize, particularly on warm and windy days)
We recommend placing the water source in the shade to keep it cooler. Most dogs enjoy some ice cubes in their water on a summer day!
More Reasons Water Is Essential For Your Dog's Good Health:
- Water burns fuel which turns into energy
- Water helps to digest and absorb nutrients
- Water replaces other body fluids that are lost through bodily secretions
- Water carries nutrients to other cells of the body while excreting toxins from the body, allowing for proper elimination. Without water, these organs could not function properly.
- Water is necessary to regulate the blood's acid level
Water Dishes Perfect For A Dog Friendly Garden
There are many functional and attractive dog water dishes and fountains on the market now. They range from the "high-tech" types with sensors that distribute water at your pet's touch, to constant streaming varieties hooked up to a garden hose, to dispenser systems with flow-control valves, to the good old-fashioned weighted water bowls that never go out of style.
Remember: The water bowl or water bottle needs cleaning every day. Bacteria that you can't see can grow in a bottle or bowl, giving the water a funny taste and discouraging your pet from drinking. Even worse, some kinds of bacteria can make animals sick. Develop the habit of giving the bowl a quick scrub with dish soap before you fill it in the morning.
How Much Water Should My Dog Drink Per Day?
It all depends on his/her activity level, size, age, and weather conditions. In general, an average dog needs to drink between 8 – 17 ounces of water per 10 pounds per pet medical experts. In other words: A 50 pound dog needs between 40 and 85 ounces of liquid refreshment to stay happy and hydrated.
Signs of Dehydration in Dogs
In general, a healthy dog will drink enough water daily to stay well hydrated, but there are a few instances where dehydration can occur. Dogs suffering from illnesses like kidney disease, diabetes, cancer and pregnant/nursing animals are at risk of becoming dehydrated more readily.
To check your dog for dehydration, try this: Pick up a fold of loose skin over the top of the shoulder blades, pull it up gently and release it. Watch for the skin to fall back into place. Under normal circumstances, healthy dog skin should quickly return to place without any hesitation. If dehydration is present, the skin will slowly return or may even stay up for a time before falling back into place.
Another way to look for dehydration is in the dog's mouth. If the gums appear dry, sticky or pale, this is a sign of illness and dehydration. Dehydrated pets will also have dry, sunken eye balls and a dry nose and mouth. If your pet's dehydrated, your veterinarian can give him intravenous fluids and find out what caused the problem.
If you are concerned that your dog is not getting enough water to maintain health, talk to your veterinarian for advice. Maintaining proper hydration is too important to your dog's health to ignore.
Exercise = More Water
Just like people, pets need more water when they're exercising. If you take your dog out for a long walk or run, bring along some water for him. Most pet stores sell light-weight, collapsible or clip on travel water bowls that are easy to carry. After a fun fetch or disc session in the backyard…steer your pup over to his water bowl.
As long as you keep an eye on your pet and make sure his water is clean and plentiful, you shouldn't have a problem. A dog can go a long time without food, but without water he's not going to survive.
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Although turning a console off is something usually pretty straight forward, it appears that the Switch isn't just as easy as pressing the power button to shut it down, as some users have found.
Pressing the power button on the tablet will put the console into a 'sleep mode' instead of turning it off, you'll need to bring up the power options menu to turn it off entirely.
Here's how it works:
- You'll need access to the console directly, the Switch cannot be turned off via controllers.
- Hold down the power button for at least five seconds.
- A menu will pop up that gives you the option to put the console in sleep mode or power options.
- Select power options.
- You'll then have the option to restart the console or turn it off. Select to power down.
You will then have fully powered down the Switch! Although it may seem simple, some may be surprised that there is no way to turn off the console via the joy-cons or any other controller used with the console.


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for methanol content in the flash gas stream. Figure 4 presents the variation of the methanol content in the acid gas stream as a function of the reflux rate replacement with fresh water.
To show the impact of the lean MDEA circulation rate quantitatively, the percent of methanol content reduction for several streams was calculated by the following equations for five sour NGL methanol contents.or
Figures 2 through 4 and the calculation results indicate that the effect of sour NGL methanol contents on the percent of methanol reduction in different streams is small. For example, the sweet NGL methanol content reduction varied within 1.5 % (i.e. 59.9% to 61.4% for sour NGL methanol contents of 30 and 894 PPMw, respectively); therefore, Table 2 presents only the average percent reduction of the five sour NGL methanol contents for each lean MDEA circulation rate. Table 2 indicates that as the lean MDEA circulation rate increases, more methanol concentration reduction takes place in the listed streams. Note that the sweet NGL methanol content reductions are the same as the reductions in the lean amine stream. This is expected because the lean amine and sweet NGL streams are almost in equilibrium with each other.
Table 2. Average percent methanol content reduction in different streams for three lean MDEA circulation rates(*Fresh water free of methanol)
The variation of methanol content as a function of the molar % of the reflux stream replaced with the fresh water is presented in Figures 5 through 7 for the lean amine, purged reflux, and replaced reflux streams, respectively. These figures are for 11.36 Sm3/h (50 sgpm) lean MDEA rate. Similar diagrams were generated for the other two lean MDEA circulation rates.
Figure 5 indicates that as the percent of purging the reflux stream with the fresh water increases, the methanol content of the lean amine decreases. Figure 6 presents a similar trend for methanol content in the purge reflux stream. Figure 7 presents a different trend for methanol content in the returned reflux stream. For 100% purging, the reduction of methanol content is 100% for the five sour NGL methanol contents.
Figure 5. Methanol content in the lean amine stream vs reflux rate replacement for five sour NGL methanol concentrations
Figure 6. Methanol content in the purge reflux stream vs reflux rate replacement for five sour NGL methanol concentrations
Figure 7. Methanol content in the replaced reflux stream vs reflux rate replacement for five sour NGL methanol concentrations
Figures 8A and 8B present the methanol concentration profiles in the liquid streams leaving the stages in the regenerator column. These profiles are for lean MDEA circulation rate of 11.36 Sm3/h (50 sgpm), 0 and 100 % purge of reflux, and sour NGL methanol content of 30 and 894 PPMw. These figures indicate that the maximum methanol concentration occurs in the reflux stream with 0 % purging. With 100 % purging, the reflux stream contains no methanol. Similar profiles were observed for the two lower and higher lean MDEA circulation rates.
Figure 8A. Methanol content profile for liquid stream leaving the stages in the regenerator
Figure 8B. Methanol content profile for liquid stream leaving the stages in the regenerator
Based on the results obtained for the considered case study, this TOTM presents the following conclusions:
- Similar to the gas sweetening process, the MDEA liquid sweetening process removes a considerable amount of methanol from feed sour NGL. Moreover, if the methanol content of the sour NGL is high, the sweetened NGL may still retain high methanol content and can cause operational troubles in the downstream processes.
- The highest concentration of methanol content due to entrapment of methanol in the system is in the condensed reflux stream 10 of Figure 1 (see also Figure 8).
- Provisions of purging reflux (Water Draw) and its replacement with "Fresh Water" (Figure 1) can improve methanol recovery.
- The effect of sour NGL methanol content on the percent of methanol reduction in different streams is small.
- The basic MDEA sweetening process reduced the sweet NGL methanol content (PPMV) by ~60%, ~75% and ~80% for the lean MDEA circulation rate of 5.68, 11.36, and 22.71 Sm3/h (25, 50, and 100 sgpm), respectively.
- The modified MDEA sweetening process with 100% purging of the reflux stream reduced the sweet NGL methanol content (PPMV) by ~75%, ~90% and ~95% for the lean MDEA circulation rates of 5.68, 11.36, 22.71 Sm3/h (25, 50, and 100 sgpm), respectively.
- The purged reflux stream, which contains methanol should be disposed of properly or treated within the plant. The treated recovered water may be reused as fresh water in the sweetening process.
- In NGL sweetening, the residual amine in the NGL can also be a problem. The treated NGL usually goes through a water wash step. This step would also remove MeOH in the treated NGL stream. The wash water could be used as make-up in the regenerator purge loop. Water wash of the NGL would have a major impact on NGL quality, but only minor impact of flash gas and acid gas.
Methanol is both a Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) and a Volatile Organic Compound (VOC). It is regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act. Operators therefore need to make sure that it is disposed of properly when purged. However, they must also consider its release into the atmosphere. This means that if there is no sulfur present, the acid gas likely cannot be vented without exceeding HAP/VOC thresholds. It must be sent to a control device, and even there, depending on the size of the plant, the operator may still bump into threshold limits.
To learn more about similar cases and how to minimize operational troubles, we suggest attending our G6 (Gas Treating and Sulfur Recovery), G4 (Gas Conditioning and Processing), G5 (Advanced Applications in Gas Processing), and PF4 (Oil Production and Processing Facilities) courses.
PetroSkills | Campbell offers consulting expertise on this subject and many others. For more information about these services, visit our website at _URL_, or email us at _EMAIL_.
By: Dr. Mahmood Moshfeghian
- Gas Processors Association, "GPA RR-149: Vapor-Liquid and Vapor-Liquid-Liquid Methanol or Ethylene Glycol Solutions," 1995. Equilibrium for H2S, CO2, Selected Light Hydrocarbons and a Gas Condensate in Aqueous
- O'Brien, D., Mejorada, J., Addington, L., "Adjusting Gas Treatment Strategies to Resolve Methanol Issues," Proceedings of Lawrence Reid Gas Conditioning Conference, Norman, Oklahoma, 2016.
- Moshfeghian, M., October 2010 tip of the month, PetroSkills | John M. Campbell, 2010.
- Moshfeghian, M., July 2016 tip of the month, PetroSkills | John M. Campbell, 2016.
- Maddox, R.N., and Morgan, D.J., Gas Conditioning and Processing, Volume 4: Gas treating and sulfur Recovery, Campbell Petroleum Series, Norman, Oklahoma, 1998.
- Campbell, J.M., Gas Conditioning and Processing, Volume 2: The Equipment Modules, 9th Edition, 1st Printing, Editors Hubbard, R. and Snow –McGregor, K., Campbell Petroleum Series, Norman, Oklahoma, 2014.
- ProMax 4.0, Bryan Research and Engineering, Inc., Bryan, Texas, 2016.


This function displays the number of bars visible on a chart.
Users have the functions GetAppInfo(AiHighestDispValue) and GetAppInfo(AiLowestDispValue) to determine the highest and lowest values that are currently displayed on a chart. These are useful for positioning custom text on the chart, and also to determine which indicators are close enough to the price action to warrant their display on the chart. With the highest and lowest values known, users can code the vertical position of text as a percentage of total vertical height, to maintain the relative position of the text as the price range on the chart varies.
Similar functions GetAppInfo(AiLeftDispDateTime) and GetAppInfo(AiRightDispDateTime) are available to determine the leftmost bar and the rightmost bar DateTime. However, these are more awkward for use in positioning text horizontally on a chart, since the position must be converted to an "offset" number of bars for the functions Text_New(Date(Offset), Time(Offset), Price, "Text To Display") and Text_SetLocation(Text_ID, Date(Offset), Time(Offset), Price).
If the number of bars displayed on the chart is known, then the offset for the leftmost bar is also known. Once the offset of the leftmost bar is known the user could position text on a chart as a percentage of the horizontal time range as conveniently as the vertical position can now be specified. This would allow the text to maintain it's relative hozontal position if the chart were resized or the density of its bar spacing were altered.
The indicator custom text displays the input parameters used to generate the Bollinger ribbons. The input parameters of this indicator have specified that this custom text should be positioned at the 50% horontal time range of the chart. After function _BarsDisplayed calculates the number of bars displayed in the above chart, the horizontal midpoint bar offset is easily calculated so the custom text can be correctly displayed.
This text will automatically maintain a center position on the horizontal axis, regardless of the size of the chart or the bar spacing density.
Function Method
Function GetAppInfo(AiLeftDispDateTime) is called to determine the DateTime of the leftmost bar of the chart. Once the chart is loaded and a LastBarOnChart condition occurs, a loop walks toward the left from the rightmost bar until the DateTime of the loop's target bar equals the leftmost bar DateTime, and counts the associated offset to the leftmost bar.
Although a binary search method would be faster, it is questionable whether the additional complexity would be warranted, as the _BarsDisplayed function is called once and only once when the chart is either loaded or refreshed.
This method works for all time frames: monthly, weekly, daily, intraday (minute) and tick bars. It produces the correct result regardless of short trading days, holidays, or session length. It's simplicity makes it easy for users to understand and also to modify for other purposes.
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Objective-C Question
Xcode warning: Format specifies type 'long' but the argument has type 'int _Nullable'
I get this warning for the following line of code:
NSLog(@"selected segment: %li", _segmentControl.selectedSegmentIndex);
The property
is of type
If I change the format to
i get the following warning:
Format specifies type 'int' but the argument has type 'long _Nullable'
Are there any new format specifiers for Nullable types or is this just a bug in Xcode 7?
You should type:
NSLog(@"selected segment: %li", (long)_segmentControl.selectedSegmentIndex);
Because NSInteger has a different length in 32 and 64bit architecture. Previously you didn't see the warning, because probably you was compiling only against 64 bit architecture.
I'd also advise to read Apple Article, as there are new specifiers in Xcode 7 (among others nullable and nonnull).
To answer your doubts from the comment, please refer to this Apple document, where they state the following:
Type Specifiers
Script action: Warns about potential problems; may generate false negatives.
Typically, in 32-bit code you use the %d specifier to format int values in functions such as printf, NSAssert, and NSLog, and in methods such as stringWithFormat:. But with NSInteger, which on 64-bit architectures is the same size as long, you need to use the %ld specifier. Unless you are building 32-bit like 64-bit, these specifiers generates compiler warnings in 32-bit mode. To avoid this problem, you can cast the values to long or unsigned long, as appropriate. For example:
NSInteger i = 34;
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Kahlua Shelf Life: Can It Go Bad?
If you're craving for a delicious adult beverage, there's no better way to scratch that itch than with a nice bottle of Kahlua.
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You reach into your cupboard to make your favorite White Russian and find the bottle of Kahlua from a party you had last Christmas. As you grab the bottle and look for an expiration date, you might be wondering, "does Kahlua go bad?"
Whether you buy Kahlua regularly for yourself or you only get it every now and then for entertainment, knowing the shelf life of Kahlua is important.
What is Kahlua?
Kahlua is a rum-based liqueur that is meant to taste just like coffee. It is commonly used in alcoholic cocktails and is a great way to add some flavor and excitement to your cocktail parties.
Kahlua contains ingredients such as rum, vanilla bean, arabica coffee, and sugar. It first came on the scene in 1936 and is named after the Veracruz Nahuatl word of the same name, which means "House of the Acolhua people."
The alcohol content of Kahlua is about 20%, although there are some special versions of Kahlua that offer a lower viscosity and a higher alcohol content. Because of this, they are usually less sweet, too.
Kahlua can be consumed by itself, usually neat or on ice, or it can be used in cocktails. It is often used in desserts and as a topping for ice cream, cheesecakes, and cakes, too. Since it's made out of coffee beans, it also contains caffeine. Kahlua is used in some of the following popular cocktails:
 - Espresso Martini
 - White and Black Russians
 - Baby Guinness
 - Colorado Bulldog
 - Spanish coffee
 - Mudslide
Kahlua Shelf Life
Kahlua doesn't have the same long shelf life as other spirits, like whiskey, vodka, Tequila or rum. However, its shelf life might surprise you – it's longer than you think.
Does Kahlua Expire?
To determine the shelf life of your Kahlua, start by determining its production date. Usually, this will be indicated on the back of the bottle, toward the lower edge of the label. The lot number will include a lengthy list that is a combination of letters and numbers.
The first four digits of this combination are what you need to pay attention to. The first four digits represent the year in which the Kahlua was bottled and sent to the stores.
Usually, you'll see the letter L as the first in the sequence, which simply standards for "the last digit of the production year," while the number immediately following that will represent the year. If the number is a 6, it means it was produced in 2016.
How Long Does Kahlua Last?
Once you know the production date, you can determine the shelf life. Original Kahlua has an average shelf life of four years, while Flavored Kahlua usually lasts around two years. Ready to Mix Kahlua has the shortest shelf life – it typically only lasts about a year.
What's important to note is that these dates are better indicators of freshness and quality than they are of safety. You can easily use the liquor after these dates, but it won't have the best possible flavors. Six-year-old Kahlua, if unopened, is probably safe to use, but it won't taste as good as a bottle that's brand new.
Once you open a bottle of Kahlua, these dates become expedited. If you have a bottle of four-year-old Kahlua that's been open for three weeks, it's not going to taste good as a fresh bottle that you just barely opened.
How to Store Kahlua
There are several types of Kahlua on the market, including Original, Flavored, and Ready-to-Drink. Luckily, you don't need to memorize different storage rules for all three – storing any type of Kahlua is usually the same.
When you have an unopened bottle of this liquor, you can store it in any dark, cool place – just as you would a bottle of rum. Usually, a pantry, basement, or cellar is a great option, but you could even stash it in the back of the liquor cabinet for the kitchen cupboard, too. Just keep it cool.
You are more than welcome to store Kahlua in the refrigerator, but if it has not been opened, this is not necessary.
Does Kahlua Need to Be Refrigerated After Opening?
While unopened Kahlua can easily be stored in any cool, dry location, Kahlua that has been opened needs to be stashed in a colder environment.
Once your bottle of Kahlua has been open for a few hours, it needs to be moved to the refrigerator. Not only will it taste best chilled, but this also preserves its shelf life, too.
Make sure you seal your bottle using the original cap. This will provide the best possible seal.
There are people out there who will tell you that Kahlua does not need to be refrigerated after opening. Technically, this is true, as you won't see a difference in how safe it is to drink if it is not refrigerated. However, if you use Kahlua on a regular basis, you are going to want to keep it in the fridge. Not only will it improve its taste and quality, but you won't have to chill it before each serving, either.
How to Tell if Kahlua Has Spoiled
Like other common types of alcohol-based liqueurs (such as amaretto), it's pretty uncommon for Kahlua to truly go bad.
The exception to this is if you are storing Kahlua for a lengthy period of time. If that's the case, you will want to keep an eye out for common signs of spoilage like a strange smell, discoloration, bad taste, or even mold. If you notice these, get rid of the liqueur immediately.
As long as the Kahlua seems normal, you're probably fine to give it a state. If it still has all of its original flavors and aromas, it's perfectly safe to drink.
Can you use Kahlua after the expiration date?
Kahlua, like many types of alcohol, often does not have an expiration date. Therefore, it can be difficult to determine whether it has actually gone bad or not. Instead of an expiration date, it might have a production date, a processing date, a packing date, or a bottling date that will tell you when the product was created.
Otherwise, most manufacturers recommend that Kahlua be consumed within four years of the production date.
Does Kahlua Mudslide go bad?
A Mudslide is simply a drink that is commonly made with Kahlua and other ingredients. There are also premade Mudslide blenders that include ingredients such as nondairy creamers. These mixers go bad a bit more quickly than regular Kahlua, so you will want to pay attention to the dates on the labels. In addition, watch out for signs of spoilage like chunks and odors, too.
Can old Kahlua make you sick?
It is rare for any kind of liqueur or cordial to go bad. The alcohol and the sugar will both serve as preservatives. The brown glass of the bottle can also help keep you safe, as it will prevent sunlight or heat from wreaking havoc with the contents. At the very worst, you might get an upset stomach by drinking old Kahlua.
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Click on the "video playlist" icon, located in the upper left corner of the viewing area, to access and select the Long-term Acute Care Hospitals PEPPER sessions. Alternatively, click the "play" button in the middle of the video screen and use the "forward" button on the bottom left of the video screen to advance to the desired session. You may also click on the YouTube icon in the bottom right of the screen to open the YouTube viewing window.
Click on the links below to access the training series handouts.
LT PEPPER Demonstration – during this session, walk through a sample PEPPER (version Q4FY16) to review the Compare Targets, Target Area and Top DRGs reports
Chapter 1 – What is PEPPER? Introduction and History (PDF)
Chapter 2 – What type of data are summarized in PEPPER? (PDF)
Chapter 3 – What are the target areas in the LT PEPPER, why are they included and how were they identified? (PDF)
Chapter 4 – What is the difference between percent and percentile? What does the percentile mean? (PDF)
Chapter 5 – LT Top DRGs (PDF)
Chapter 6 – Comparison Groups in (PDF)
Chapter 7 – How to Use PEPPER (PDF)
Chapter 8 – National-level Data (PDF)
Chapter 9 – Obtaining PEPPER via PEPPER Resources Portal (PDF)
Chapter 10 – Resources and Assistance with using/obtaining PEPPER (PDF)


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Battery Modeling and Simulation
GT-SUITE offers a complete and flexible solution for modeling battery systems throughout all stages of the battery or electrified vehicle design process. In GT-SUITE, electrical-equivalent or electrochemical battery models can be discretized to calculate variations in current, temperature, and state of charge (SOC) at a module-to-module, cell-to-cell, or intracellular level.
We also offer GT-AutoLion, the industry-leading Lithium-ion battery simulation software. GT-AutoLion predictively models the electrochemical processes within Lithium-ion batteries. Included with every installation of GT-AutoLion is a comprehensive electrochemical materials database, reducing the burden for laboratory testing of electrochemical properties. GT-AutoLion empowers engineers to predictively model battery aging phenomenon as part of an integrated simulation.
Component-level studies, including battery temperature distribution and Battery Management Systems verification, are also performed using GT-SUITE.
- Predict electric vehicle range and performance using simplified lumped electrical-equivalent battery models
- Verify thermal management techniques, battery design, and cell design using a battery model that captures module-to-module, cell-to-cell, or intracellular variations in current, temperature, and SOC
- Model electrochemical processes within Lithium-ion cells using GT-AutoLion
- Integrate electrical-equivalent or electrochemical battery models with thermal and fluid flow models to predict battery temperature distribution
- Comprehensive electrochemical materials database with GT-AutoLion
- Predict battery degradation with GT-AutoLion
- Lithium-Ion battery model with calibration data available
- Characterization of battery models using test data (i.e discharge curves or HPPC test data)
- Integrate cell balancing circuits with electrical-equivalent or electrochemical battery models to study cell balancing techniques and Battery Management Systems
- Hybrid and Electric vehicles
- Thermal Management systems
- Power electronics and motors
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) control logic


Identification of decoration and origin
Can you possibly discern the origin of this architectural figure. It is confounding me since I cannot find anything in the books that I have for reference.
It seems to me that this is a warrior figure and in his lap appears to be a bird. Can you dicere anything from these photos?
Ming "roof tile"
You call it an architectural figure and that is about as close as we can get. They are usually called "tiles" and were used on the roofs to ward evil sprits off the houses.
In the trade they are usually called "Ming dynasty" and everybody seems pretty happy with that provided they are not still warm from the kiln. You could look at the clothing of the figure, the general style, the crazing of the glaze and the general condition - since something that old ought to be at least a bit battered - but regarding the age there is really no telling by just looking at a picture.
Regarding the man and the bird I think that could be connected to an old story about a local king that - losing a war - got tied to the roof of his house until a bird took him away. Unfortunately I don't remember the details. The setting of the story was probably the Zhou dynasty. This specific figure is usually depicted *sitting* on the bird, though.
Thank you for your interest.
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A comparison between radio loud and quiet gamma-ray bursts, and evidence for a potential correlation between intrinsic duration and redshift in the radio loud population
Lloyd-Ronning, Nicole M.
Dainotti, M. G.
Fruchter, Andrew S.
IOP Publishing; American Astronomical Society
We extend our study of energetic radio-loud and -quiet gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), suggesting these GRBs potentially come from two separate progenitor systems. We expand the sample from our previous paper and find that our results are strengthened—radio-quiet GRBs have significantly shorter intrinsic prompt duration, and are also less energetic on average. However, the tenuous correlation between isotropic energy and intrinsic duration in the radio dark sample remains tenuous and is slightly weakened by adding more bursts. Interestingly, we find an anticorrelation between the intrinsic duration and redshift in the radio bright sample but not the radio dark sample, further supporting that these two samples may come from separate progenitors. We also find that very high energy (0.1–100 GeV) extended emission is only present in the radio-loud sample. There is no significant difference between the presence of X-ray/optical plateaus or the average jet opening angles between the two samples. We explore the interpretation of these results in the context of different progenitor models. The data are consistent with the radio-loud GRBs coming from a helium merger system and the radio-quiet GRBs coming from a collapsar system, but may also reflect other dichotomies in the inner engine such as a neutron star versus black hole core.
Gamma-ray bursts: general, Stars: general, Gamma rays
Lloyd-Ronning, N. M., Gompertz, B., Pe'er, A., Dainotti, M. and Fruchter, A. (2019) 'A Comparison between Radio Loud and Quiet Gamma-Ray Bursts, and Evidence for a Potential Correlation between Intrinsic Duration and Redshift in the Radio Loud Population', The Astrophysical Journal, 871(1), 118 (8 pp). doi: 10.3847/_PHONE_/aaf6ac
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Tolerance Analysis Extension [TAE] for PTC® Creo® Training
Fundamentals of Tolerance Analysis Using Tolerance Analysis Extension for PTC® Creo®
This combined instructor-led and laboratory course provides students using the PTC Creo Tolerance Analysis Extension with hands-on training on the Fundamentals of Tolerance Analysis within the Tolerance Analysis Extension environment.
When designing a product in a CAD system, it is important to remember that the CAD model is a perfect, theoretical representation of that product. However, when the product is manufactured, there will always be some variation in the dimensions of individual parts over an entire product run.
Using Tolerance Analysis Extension for PTC Creo, the objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamentals of how to achieve the delicate balance between tight tolerances desired by engineering to achieve the best product performance and loose tolerances desired by manufacturing to reduce costs and maximize process capability.
Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to apply the fundamental tolerance stack knowledge that they have gained through the exercises using Tolerance Analysis Extension. Students will learn how to create a model, analyze the variation on the product and interpret the results — all in one, easy-to-use environment.
- Access to PTC Creo and TAE software extension
- Basic CAD modeling skills
- Basic knowledge of GD&T Terminology
- Tolerance Analysis Fundamentals
- Tolerance Analysis Extension Modeling Overview
- Analysis and Results
- TAE Modeling Considerations
- Chapter 5: Integrated Workflow Tools
- Application to Student Models
TAE training is also available on an individual basis using web-conferencing. Review the syllabus for additional details.


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I recently wrote about my 4-year old who only drinks milk from her straw sippy cup wondering when to give them up. A number of you mentioned you had no idea either. So I asked around, did some investigative work and discovered 5 important things parents need to know about starting, using and stopping sippy cups.
1. Start them early: Babies usually start solids by the time they're 6 months. This is also the time it is okay to introduce water and (diluted) juice. It's a good idea to get a few starter sippy cups, with handles, lids and a hard spout, to get your child used to the idea that liquids (including milk) can come in something other than a bottle or breast.
While babies will have fun throwing these cups for a while, by 9 months many will start drinking from it. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends children stop the bottle and drink from sippy cups by one year of age.
2. Use sippy cups wisely: Once your child is using a sippy cup you need to use them wisely. According Healthy Children, a website powered by the AAP, avoid using sippy cups as a pacifier or allowing kids to sip on them throughout the day unless its filled with water. Sprout sippy cups filled with milk, juice or juice drinks, allow sugar (even natural sources) to stay in the mouth longer and increase the risk of tooth decay.
This may be why cavities have increased by 15 percent from 1994 to 2002 in children 2-5 years old according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
3. Drop the sprout cups ASAP: Traditional sippy cups are only supposed to be used as a short transition to real cups. Overuse of sippy cups can cause more than dental caries, they can also contribute to speech difficulties.
Because children suck on sippy cups the way they do bottles, if used too long, it can change the position of the tongue and teeth, potentially causing lisps and articulation problems. According to this Web MD article, the traditional sippy should only be used for about a month. Using cups with a straw are much better for speech development and dental health.
Bottom line: switch to a straw cup as soon as you can.
4. Encourage kids to drink from regular cups: The AAP recommends teaching children to start drinking from regular cups between 12 and 15 months. Once children master this, you might want to use regular cups at meals and straw cups for water on the go.
Another drawback to young children sucking for too long is something called Oral Myofunctional Disorder (OMD). According to the International Association of Orofacial Myology's website, the symptoms include one of the following:
1. abnormal thumb, finger, lip, and tongue sucking habits
2. an inappropriate mouth-open lips-open resting posture problem
3. a forward interdental rest posture of the tongue problem
4. a forward rest position of the tongue against the maxillary incisors problem
5. a lateral, posterior interdental tongue rest posture problem
6. inappropriate thrusting of the tongue in speaking and/or swallowing.
These abnormal habit patterns, functional activities, and postures can open the dental bite beyond the normal rest position. This can result in a disruption of dental development in children and over-eruption of selected teeth in adults.
A prime example of an OMD, familiar to all pediatricians and dentists, is a retained sucking habit or use of a sippy cup. While it is tempting to ignore such habits since some children do outgrow them, many children do not spontaneously discontinue noxious habits and will need help in eliminating the habits.
5. Part with sippy cups between 2 and 3 years: According to the AAP Pediatric Nutrition Manual, children are developmentally ready to give up sippy cups by 2 to 3 years of age. Will it hurt to use them to prevent spills once and awhile? Probably not. If your child uses an open cup and some sippy cups with straws it is probably okay.
But just like we advance textures with our babies and let toddlers use utensils, we have to do the same with drinking. It's an important and overlooked part of development.
Anyone having trouble getting your child to give up the sippy cup habit?
AAP Pediatric Nutrition Handbook — 2008
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Learn about the science behind the causes of human disease, and earn 10 credits from the University of Leeds
The Causes of Human Disease program consists of five short online courses that look at the science behind the causes of human disease. The program focuses on different types of human disease like infectious, cardiovascular and genetic diseases and cancer and explores how social determinants, nutrition and environmental factors influence our health.
Accessible for free on desktop, tablet or mobile, the five courses can be taken in any order, providing a flexible way to enhance your knowledge and demonstrate your continuing professional development (CPD).
Causes of Human Disease: Nutrition and Environment
Explore how what we eat and environmental factors such as toxins can be causes of disease on this free online healthcare course.
Causes of Human Disease: Understanding Causes of Disease
Learn the epidemiological methods used to understand the causes of diseases and how social factors influence their development.
Causes of Human Disease: Transmitting and Fighting Infection
Learn how pathogens cause infectious diseases, how these diseases are transmitted and how our immune systems respond to infection.
Causes of Human Disease: Exploring Cancer and Genetic Disease
Explore how the unravelling of genetic code has led to a deeper understanding of genetic diseases and cancer.
Causes of Human Disease: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease
Explore normal cardiovascular function and risk factors associated with heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases.


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Robust Bayesian models are appealing alternatives to standard models, providing protection from data that contains outliers or other departures from the model assumptions. Historically, robust models were mostly developed on a case-by-case basis; examples include robust linear regression, robust mixture models, and bursty topic models. In this paper we develop a general approach to robust Bayesian modeling. We show how to turn an existing Bayesian model into a robust model, and then develop a generic computational strategy for it. We use our method to study robust variants of several models, including linear regression, Poisson regression, logistic regression, and probabilistic topic models. We discuss the connections between our methods and existing approaches, especially empirical Bayes and James–Stein estimation.
"A General Method for Robust Bayesian Modeling." Bayesian Anal. 13 (4) 1163 - 1191, December 2018. _URL_


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Celestino Avilés lives in Orocovis, the hilly central region of Puerto Rico that is the geographic heart of the island. His artistic genre, the carving of wooden santos (saints), is acknowledged to be at the spiritual heart of Puerto Rican cultural identity. The carving of saints dates to the early period of the Spanish conquest. Farmers in the isolated mountains of the island carved saints out of local woods, such as cedar, developing their own indigenous aesthetic. It is largely due to the efforts of Celestino Avilés that the craft of saint-carving has remained a vibrant tradition in his homeland. Avilés began carving rings of corozo, the nut of a prickly palm tree, when he was a child. Later, while selling his rings at craft fairs he began to study with master santeros (saint carvers) Norberto Cedeño and Juan Cartagena. Soon Avilés became known for his skilled carving of saint figures, choosing to leave them unpainted and depicting them with closed eyes, in "a position of absolute religious solemnity" as he puts it. In 1982 he founded the Museo Orocoveno, known locally as the Museo de la Familia Avilés, in order to preserve the history of saint-carving in the region. A year later he initiated the Encuentro Nacional de Santeros (National Gathering of Saint Carvers) on the grounds of the museum. As Walter Murray Chiesa, craft specialist in Puerto Rico says, "Today Celestino Avilés is considered by many a Puerto Rican legend: a true living monument, a great carver of wood, bone, stone, sea shells and a leader: a natural born Ôinitiator' of great enterprises and projects. He is unique, very modest and a true symbol of our folk artists." Thanks largely to the inspiring work of people like Celestino Avilés, today the tradition of saint-carving is enjoying a renaissance in Puerto Rico, with over 100 carvers actively working in a wide variety of artistic styles.
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Abstract: Formal Concept Analysis (FCA) is a prominent field of applied mathematics organising collections of knowledge - formal concepts - as conceptual landscapes of knowledge. FCA proved to be a promising theory to extract, analyse and visualise conceptual structures arising from various data structures. One of the strengths of FCA is the elegant, intuitive and powerful graphical representation of landscapes of knowledge as concept lattices. The purpose of this paper is to present FCA Tools Bundle and its various features, which is a bundle of tools for dyadic, many-valued, triadic and even polyadic FCA.
Keywords: Formal Concept Analysis, FCA Tools Bundle, Knowledge, concept lattice


Origomu - Japanese for "folding rubber."
A movement that transforms the simple act of recycling plastic materials into a form of creative expression, where people are encouraged to transform plastic six-pack rings into unique pieces of wearable art. Artwear that inspires both creative thought and a greater sense of stewardship toward our planet.
Every year, thousands pieces of plastic and debris threaten the lives of shore birds and marine animals, harming our environment. Today, you can make a difference - no matter how far you are from the nearest shore. Join the movement and learn how to transform waste into beautiful artwear."
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Planting Design Essentials (Paperback)
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A step-by-step guide to successful plant choice and long-term planting, using design techniques and good horticultural practice
Plants are a major part of most gardens and fulfil many roles within them, providing color, shade, scent, form, texture, and much more. Choosing the right plants can be a challenge but this book is both inspirational and practical, helping gardeners to interpret their visions and understand growing conditions for all styles and types of planting. It also looks at creative maintenance for the future of the design, emphasizing the need for good techniques and best practice to ensure that the garden matures beautifully.
In response to demand from landscape architects and home gardeners,...


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The Reppisch is a river in Switzerland. It rises in the Türlersee and joins the Limmat as its tributary, near the town of Dietikon. The Reppisch flows in the Säuliamt (Affoltern district), canton of Zürich, an area featuring still partially untouched nature.
Map of Reppisch, Dietikon, Switzerland
Between Birmensdorf and Dietikon, the river crosses a narrow valley which is used as a target range by the Swiss army troops stationed in the infantry barracks nearby. Therefore, this valley may be closed to entry during some parts of the week.
Shortly before entering Dietikon, the river underruns the Mutschellenpassstrasse and the Bremgarten-Dietikon-Bahn railway. In the spring of 1999, there were heavy floods in this area, blocking the road and the railway service for several days.
Sixty eight named streams empty into the Reppisch, of which three, namely the Wüeribach, the Rummelbach and the Lunnerenbach, are 4 or more kilometres long. In addition there are 5 tributaries that are 2 kilometres long or more: the Dönibach, the Lättenbach, the Schwandenbach, the Tobelbach near Birmensdorf and the Malefizgraben, if one includes its right hand headstream, the Weidbach.
The most important tributary of the Reppisch is the roughly 8-kilometre-long Wüeribach, which drains the plain of Wettswil and Bonstetten and empties into the Reppisch near Birmensdorf from the left.
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DIPLOMA ESPAÑOL DE LENGUA EXTRANJERA – DELE
Spain's Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport granted the DELE Spanish Diplomas that accredit the competence and the mastery of the Spanish language. Universidad de Salamanca in Spain designs the exams and is in charge of the reformation and the assessment while the exams organize by The Instituto Cervantes at various centers.
Following exams are various levels exams conducted under DELE.
- DELE A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 & C2
- DELE Schools : A1, A2/B1
Upcoming DELE Exams
NOVEMBER EXAM :
Date: Friday 22nd November
Levels: A1, A2/B1 for Young Learners.
Date: Saturday 23rd November
Levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
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Asian Collections: Plants from the Far East
Asia has some of the most floristically diverse regions in the temperate Northern Hemisphere. For this reason, and because of similarities to our climate, Asian plants are very well represented at the Arboretum.
The Asian collections include plants from the floristically rich regions of Central and Western Asia, China, Japan, and Korea. The latter three countries are especially rich in plant life because they escaped the effects of glaciations, which swept through much of Europe and the northern parts of North America about ten to fifteen thousand years ago, decimating many plant species on these continents.
This species richness has been attracting plant explorers throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Numerous species have already been collected, documented, and introduced into western culture. The pagoda tree (Sophora japonica) was growing in the Elgin Botanical Garden in Manhattan as early as 1811! There are many other species that have been in cultivation in the United States for many years and it is inconceivable to think of today's gardens without some Asian plants. Some examples are the ginkgo or maidenhair tree (Ginkgo biloba), tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), golden larch (Pseudolarix amabilis), viburnum (Viburnum), forsythia (Forsythia), and rhododendron (Rhododendron).
The Arboretum has participated in numerous collecting expeditions to China and the Russian Far East, bringing back new and exciting species. The Asian collections display plants collected from past explorations, and from seed exchanges with other explorers. The collections are organized on the Arboretum grounds to take advantage of the landscape and environmental features appropriate for these Asian plants.


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Alison McInnis is conducting a research project on oral language skills and executive functions in children with ADHD, and is looking to recruit participants between 9-14 years of age. The study involves assessment of basic and higher level oral language skills, reading, writing, and executive functions (e.g., working memory, problem-solving).
Alison is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist and so can offer parents a clinical report about their child's language, reading, and writing skills, which could be of benefit at their child's school. In her past research experience, parents have been quite positive about having oral language skills assessed as this is typically not a focus of assessments their children have received at school. Also, in older children, this area is often overlooked and yet many children with ADHD have issues with oral language skills that also underlie their academic difficulties.


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The unit commitment (UC) problem which is an important subject in power system engineering is solved by using Lagragian relaxation (LR), penalty function (PF), and augmented Lagrangian penalty function (ALPF) methods due to their higher solution quality and faster computational time than metaheuristic approaches. This problem is considered to be a nonlinear programming-(NP-) hard problem because it is nonlinear, mixed-integer, and nonconvex. These three methods used for solving the problem are based on dual optimization techniques. ALPF method which combines the algorithmic aspects of both LR and PF methods is firstly used for solving the UC problem. These methods are compared to each other based on feasible schedule for each stage, feasible cost, dual cost, duality gap, duration time, and number of iterations. The numerical results show that the ALPF method gives the best duality gap, feasible and dual cost instead of worse duration time and the number of iterations. The four-unit Tuncbilek thermal plant which is located in Kutahya region in Turkey is chosen as a test system in this study. The programs used for all the analyses are coded and implemented using general algebraic modeling system (GAMS).


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Let $\Omega:=\{(x,y,z)|x^2+y^2=1, 0\leq z \leq 2\}$, fix an $\alpha \in (-\frac{\pi}{2},\frac{\pi}{2})$ and given the transoformation $T(x,y,z):=(x,y+z\tan \alpha,z)$, find the volume of $T(\Omega)$.
Remark: By the coordinate transformation formula for multiple integrals one can compute the corresponding Jacobian to be $1$, thus the volume of $T(\Omega)$ is the same as the volume of $\Omega$, am I right?
Also, geometrically, the transformation only shifts the $xy$-cross section (at each $z$ level) to an extent (along the $y$ axis), thus the area of each cross section of the cylinder $\Omega$ remains unchanged after tranformation, so the volume of $T(\Omega)$ is equal to the one of $\Omega$.
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Yes, the determinant of the (Jacobian) derivative tells the extent how the volume changes, and it is indeed $1$ in all points at this case ('tilting', or'shearing'), so the volume stays the same.
You can also convince yourself geometrically: by approximating the volume of the straight cylinder by small cubes (or rectangular solids), and then apply $T$, and a simple draw shows clearly that the tilted cube has the same volume as the orginal cube.
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Handheld metal detectors can pick up signals from the magnetic ink on U.S. cash, a new study found.
Think those TSA agents waving a metal-detecting wand at your pockets only know how many coins you're carrying? Think again.
Metal detectors can tell how much cash is on you, too, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Washington's Applied Physics Laboratory in Seattle, the Daily Mail reported.
The handheld metal detectors get signals from the magnetic ink dollar bills are printed with, and the strength of the magnetic signals increases when bills are stacked together.
In other words, don't try smuggling big stacks of cash through airport security.
The discovery by Antao Chen and Chris Fuller, which they're presenting at is still in its nascent stages, though, and the pair says there's still no way for the metal detectors to count the exact amount of cash they find. They can only count the number of bills they find.
That's because a dollar bill carries the same amount of responsive magnetic ink as a $100 bill — meaning somebody carrying $10 in ones would trigger the metal detector just as much as somebody carrying $1,000 in hundreds.
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Cream soda
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Bottle of American cream soda
History and development[edit]
Alexander C. Howell, of Vienna, New Jersey, was granted a patent for "cream soda-water" on June 27, 1865. Howell's cream soda-water was made with sodium bicarbonate, water, sugar, egg whites, wheat flour, and "any of the usual flavoring materials—such as oil of lemon, extracts of vanilla, pine-apple,to suit the taste" before drinking, the cream soda water was mixed with water and an acid such as tartaric acid or citric acid.[2] In Canada, James William Black of Berwick, Nova Scotia was granted a U.S. patent on December 8, 1885, and a Canadian patent on July 5, 1886, for "ice-cream soda".[3][4] Black's ice-cream soda, which contained whipped egg whites, sugar, lime juice, lemons, citric acid, flavoring, and bicarbonate of soda,[5] was a concentrated syrup that could be reconstituted into an effervescent beverage by adding ordinary ice water.[4]
International variations[edit]
North and South America[edit]
United States[edit]
In the United States, cream soda is often vanilla-flavored and is either clear or colored a light golden brown in appearance, but red, pink, orange and blue are also relatively common color variants. In addition, in some places in the U.S. where the drink is made on location, especially in cafes, cream soda consists of soda water, vanilla syrup, and cream or half and half.
Popular brands include:
In Canada, cream soda is mostly red (except in Quebec where it is sold clear) and tastes like grenadine. Some brands, such as Fanta, market a colorless version.
Brands include:
Some American brands are available in Canada as imports.
Caribbean and Latin America[edit]
Cream soda is usually served as a "red pop", particularly Fanta's Red Cream Soda.
In Australia, cream soda is generally known as creaming soda or creamy soda by current manufacturers and is generally pink, red or brown. Less commonly, there is a bright yellow type of creaming soda, an example of which is produced by Crows Nest Soft Drinks, or Hartz. Another example is Saxbys Soft Drinks' Crème Soda, which is produced in Taree, NSW. Manufacturers of creaming soda in Australia include Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Kirks, River Port, Schweppes and Tarax. As of 2005, Kirks creaming soda was made and distributed by Coca-Cola Amatil. Up until the mid-1990s, Kirks also produced Snow Cap, which was essentially the vanilla flavored brown version of the drink. The name "Snow Cap" was created to differentiate the pink and brown versions of the drink. While Snow Cap is no longer produced, Kirks do produce a product called 'Sno-Drop'. Schweppes Australia markets creaming Soda as part of their 'Schweppes Traditional' line of soft drinks. Until recently it was deep red in all states except Victoria where it was brown, but now both varieties are offered. The flavor is also different between the red and brown versions of 'Schweppes Traditional' with the red version having a small amount of raspberry flavor added to it.[citation needed] South Australian soft drink manufacturer Woodroofe produces "Sno-Top", a brown creaming soda drink. A second South Australian soft drink and cordial manufacturer Bickford's markets a deep red colored creaming soda.[8] Golden Circle is another a popular brand of creaming soda.
New Zealand[edit]
This is known as Creaming soda, Ice cream soda, Chill drink or cream soda, though the flavor changes are negligible. It is usually a bright yellow color or a white opaque. It is one of the many flavors sold by Foxton Fizz It is also one of the many carbonated drink-flavors offered by Golden Circle.
Another variety is one referred to as Italian cream soda. This is usually a mixture of carbonated water and half and half or cream combined with vanilla syrup. Ratios vary widely, but the taste is usually that of sweetened, flavored milk.
The Netherlands had a somewhat similar milkbased drink, called Frizz. It was sold by a dairy company named Friesland Foods. It is currently owned by FrieslandCampina, but Frizz is no longer in production and the brandname will expire in 2019.[9][10] It is said to have been caramel-colored[citation needed].
However, Asian supermarkets (called toko's) usually sell Schweppes Cream Soda. The cream sodas are imported from Hong Kong.[citation needed]
United Kingdom[edit]
In the UK, cream soda was traditionally served with a dessert-spoonful of vanilla ice cream floating on the top, but this became a rarity in recent years.[citation needed] It is vanilla-flavoured, slightly glutinous and has a uniquely thick, "soft" and long-lasting foam. A.G. Barr, Ben Shaw's (a Cott brand), and DG Jamaica manufacture their own brands of cream soda, and most supermarkets sell it under their respective own brands. Pakola, a Pakistani brand of ice cream soda, is available in most Asian retailers.
Hale's Blue Boy Cream Soda Syrup
In Hong Kong, the Swire Coca Cola Company markets a yellow Schweppes Cream Soda. Some people enjoy Cream Soda in a 1:1 ratio with fresh milk.
In India, two brands of cream soda are Cottons and Bijoli.
In Japan, "cream soda" is a term used for an ice cream float made with melon-flavored soda topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
In Malaysia, the F&N or Fraser and Neave brand makes a clear Ice Cream Soda.
Pakistan's popular brand is Pakola Ice Cream Soda (پاكولا, Pākōlā), which is green in color.
In Sri Lanka, Elephant House Cream Soda is most popular soft drink. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka launched their newest flavor, "Fanta Cream Soda", in July 2009.
In Thailand, Hale's Trading produces Hale's Blue Boy Brand Cream Soda Flavoured Syrup. A green colored rose/floral flavored cordial. This is mixed 1 part to 4 parts water/soda water to get a cream soda drink, very similar to the South African Creme Soda. Or used as a flavoring in their shaved iced deserts. This syrup is sold world-wide in some Asian food stores. Additionally, PepsiCo's division in Thailand produces a green cream flavored soda under their brand name Mirinda.
Sparletta Creme Soda
In South Africa and Zimbabwe, cream soda is sold under the label Sparletta Creme Soda, a product of the Coca-Cola company. It is green in color.
In South Africa, cream soda is often referred to as the "Green Ambulance" or "Creme Sober" (predominantly by students), as it is believed to alleviate the effects of hangovers.[citation needed] Cream soda is also used as a mixer with cane spirit (an inexpensive alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented sugarcane). This is commonly known as a "John Deer" (cf. John Deere and its green logo), "Cane Train", or "Green Mamba". Cane spirit is chosen due its ability to go relatively unnoticed.
See also[edit]
 1. ^ Michigan Journal, Volume II (1852)
 2. ^ US 48405, Howell, Alexander C., "Improved Beverage", issued 1865-06-27
 3. ^ CA 24012, Black, James William, "Ice Cream Soda", issued 1886-05-10 (Patent information at CIPO)
 4. ^ a b US 332134, Black, James William, "Ice-cream Soda", issued 1885-12-08 "This invention relates to a new confectionery composition or sirup for conveniently and economically making, as desired, a refreshing beverage called "ice-cream soda." The ingredients used in the beverage, except the ice-water, are combined in a concentrated form and bottled for use, so that as occasion demands it may be quickly mixed with ice-water to form an effervescent, refreshing, and healthful drink."
 5. ^ Mario Theriault, Great Maritime Inventions 1833–1950, Goose Lane Editions, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 2001, p. 19
 6. ^ referenced August 26, 2008
 7. ^ Janelle Brown. Los Angeles: Galco's Soda Pop Store, The New York Times, September 10, 2006, page TR6. Online version retrieved 2011-07-05.
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PostgreSQL manages database access permissions using the concept of roles. A role can be thought of as either a database user, or a group of database users, depending on how the role is set up. Roles can own database objects (for example, tables) and can assign privileges on those objects to other roles to control who has access to which objects. Furthermore, it is possible to grant membership in a role to another role, thus allowing the member role to use privileges assigned to another role.
The concept of roles subsumes the concepts of "users" and "groups". In PostgreSQL versions before 8.1, users and groups were distinct kinds of entities, but now there are only roles. Any role can act as a user, a group, or both.
This chapter describes how to create and manage roles. More information about the effects of role privileges on various database objects can be found in Section 5.6.


The planets and the economy
Specific sectors of a country's economy and its general economic trends are ruled and influenced by the planets and houses in a global chart.
Jupiter rules the financial, banking and business sectors and Saturn rules work, the workforce, natural resources and the farming and mining sectors.
House 2 rules a country's finances; house 6 rules its workforce and labor; and house 10 rules its business sector.
Jupiter and Saturn
Jupiter rules the world's financial system.
He's the planet of capitalism, business, profits, wealth, prosperity, economic growth and luxury items.
He has goods and services to sell and he wants you to buy them.
He's the planet of higher prices.
Saturn rules the workers.
He's the planet of economy and he's very price sensitive.
He's the consumer who wants to buy things at the cheapest possible price.
When he withdraws demand Jupiter's prices fall.
Saturn is the planet of recession, falling profits, poverty, unemployment and scarcity.
Governance, households, business and labor
Governance, the governing authority and special privilege are ruled by the Sun and house 10.
Households are ruled by the Moon and house 4.
The Moon rules the home, family, households, food and groceries.
The business sector is ruled by Jupiter, Saturn and house 10.
Corporations (stock companies), multinational companies and investors are ruled by Neptune.
Mega-corporations with monopolistic power are ruled by Pluto.
Service industries are ruled by Saturn and house 10.
Labor and the work force – the servers and the service they provide – are ruled by house 6.
Trade unions are ruled by Uranus and house 6.
The market, money supply and trade
The market, where traders buy and sell money, stocks, commodities and resources, is ruled by house 5.
The money supply, assets and personal wealth are ruled by house 2.
The amount of debt in the system, the level of foreign debt, foreign investment and foreign borrowings are ruled by house 8.
Inflation is ruled by Neptune.
Trade (an economic stimulus involving the importing and exporting of goods) is ruled by house 9.
Economic expansion is ruled by Jupiter.
Sources of wealth and growth drivers are ruled by the house where Jupiter is located.
Economic slumps, hardship, unemployment, hunger, disease and epidemics are ruled by Saturn.
Relief given to the unemployed and aid – food aid etc – given to those suffering misfortune is ruled by house 12.
Farming and manufacturing
The farming sector – agriculture and the growing of crops for food – is ruled by Saturn and house 4.
The crops on the ground are ruled by house 4 and the stored harvest is ruled by house 6.
The natural environment and weather are ruled by Saturn and house 4.
Manufacturing and the manufacturing sector are ruled by Mars.
The resources – mining – sector is ruled by Saturn and house 4.
Transportation, communication and technology
Local transport is ruled by Mercury and house 3.
Local communication, newspapers and the press are ruled by Mercury and house 3.
Overseas transport – airlines and shipping – is ruled by house 9. Radio, television and the web are ruled by Pluto and house 9.
Tourism is ruled by house 9.
The military and armed forces are ruled by Mars and house 6.
Population growth is influenced by the birthrate ruled by house 5 and the death rate ruled by house 8.
The technology sector is ruled by Uranus.
All the latest mobile devices – smart phones, self-trackers etc – are just Uranus and Aquarius doing their thing.
Neptune rules the pharmaceutical industry, drug networks and drug trafficking.
Pluto rules the black economy, the dark web, crime, organized crime and international crime syndicates.
The world's energy
Different energies are ruled by different planets.
Energy comes from the Sun and energy sources contain solar energy in fossilized form.
Electricity is ruled by Uranus but it has to be produced from some energy source.
Oil and gas are ruled by Neptune.
Oil is the most widely traded commodity.
Iron ore is ruled by Mars; coal is ruled by Saturn.
Wind power is ruled by Mercury, hydropower by the Moon and nuclear power by Pluto.
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Creating Weight With Rotation
When astronauts embark on long flights in space, it's important that there is gravity in the spaceship. One way of creating gravity is through rotation, or in other words, the partial rotation of the spaceship on its own axis.
The force of rotation can be discovered with this simple experiment where the rotation is sufficient to lift weights.
Lifting Weights With Rotation
You will need:
- Something long and hollow such as a plant stalk or a straw
- 4 acorns or 1 acorn and 2 chestnuts
- Fishing line (about 50 cm)
- Crochet hook
What to do:
Pull the fishing line through your straw or stalk, using the crochet hook if necessary. At one end of the line, tie one acorn and tie the other 3 acorns (or alternatively the 2 chestnuts) to the other end of the line. Hold the straw/stalk in front of you so that the weight of the 3 acorns/2 chestnuts pulls the line vertically down. Make circular motions with the straw/stalk. By rotating the single acorn at one end, you should find the other heavier objects at the other end can be lifted.


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Definition of minstrelsy in English:
The practice of performing as a minstrel: a long tradition of minstrelsy
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- In their dancing, in their minstrelsy and then in ragtime, black Americans were insisting on setting European-style music free by refusing to be restricted to a ground beat.
- Such characters emerged in late eighteenth-century plays and sheet music, and became mainstays of nineteenth-century minstrelsy.
- After emancipation in 1863, minstrelsy was taken over increasingly by black performers.
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The term preadaptation is applied when a large change in function is accomplished with little change in structure.
As we look at the historical changes in the evolution of an adaptation, it is possible that at every stage the organ served the same function (the evolution of the eye is probably an example - all its stages probably had visual functions), or the earlier stages could possibly have had different functions from the later ones. The classical Darwinian term for the second possibility is preadaptation. The earlier stage is described as a preadaptation for the later stage.
The evolution of tetrapod limbs is an example, illustrated by an animation. A structure which was effective at locomotion in water was also good at locomotion over land with relatively few changes.
Preadaptation does not imply any futuristic or anticipatory faculty in evolution. All that is happening is that sometimes, by chance, an organ that works well in one function turns out to work well in another function after relatively little adjustment.
Image: it has been suggested that bird feathers are an example of a preadaptation: the first feathers were for heat insulation rather than an adaptation for flight.


"U" is the unit of weight. 2U stands for 90-94.9 grams, 3U stands for 85-89.9 grams, 4U stands for 80-84.9 grams, and 5U stands for 75-79.9 grams (all are unstrung weight).
VICTOR releases new grip indicator in 2013, provides consumers an easier way to select the racket that best suits their needs.
Tension, divided into lateral line H and vertical line V tension, is the safety factor of a racket frame, the maximum poundage that can be safety reached when a racket is strung. For example, H≤30lb V≤28lb means that, when a racket is strung, the highest lateral line tension is 30 lb and the highest vertical line tension is 28 lb.
The racket balance point is the distance from the front sleeve to the fulcrum, the higher the value the heavier the head is (HH), and the smaller the value the lighter the head (HL).
The stiffness of the shaft affects the feeling when you play badminton. When a soft racket (shaft) is used, the shuttlecock stays on the racket face for a longer time and is easier to control. Soft rackets are suited for use by beginners. When a stiff racket hits a shuttlecock, accuracy and efficiency of power delivery are better than with a soft racket; stiff rackets are best used only by advanced players.
The Response Indicator is classified into 10 levels which shows on the racket's shaft. The dot closes left side with stiff response, while right side with flexible response.