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The design, construction and operation of district heating plants have shown over time some necessary optimizations. In particular the fundamental goal is to be
able to use plants more than expected, thereby increasing revenues for the same investment. It was verified that the improvement margin in adequately managed district heating systems is around 30% in terms of increased revenues and 15% in terms of cost reduction. In order to maximize the economic performance of existing or new plants Amarc DHS has developed a system consisting of a software (Libero 500) and pieces of hardware (AVD 500, REMOTE CONTROL BOX, MTM, BY-PASS NET, etc..), with the features, functionality and benefits described below:
- Monitoring software specialized in managing and optimizing networks and district heating systems to reduce operating costs.
- Software developed on standard and unified protocols, royalty free: in particular it is possible to integrate all the devices with Meter-bus output of any manufacturer/brand.
- Modern and user friendly menu organization and interface.
- More than 50 customizable preset operating schemes.
- Field peripherals compatible communication outputs (Internet, VPN, LAN, GPRS, UMTS, fibra ottica,
- modem 56 Kb, etc.).
- Automatic and customizable heat meters and flow meters reading.
- Ability to store all operational data of the substation (about 150 values each) on both the concentrator in the field and through Libero 500, with rates up to 5 minutes for a period of at least 2 years.
- Intuitive graphics to analyze data of substations working trends and data comparison.
- Automatic generation of user invoices based on actual consumption.
- Complete management of alarms and possibility to forward SMS and e-mail to the operators.
- Monitoring and remote management of traditional small size power stations.
- AVD500 configurable controller specific for district heating systems designed for remote control and remot metering developed on standard and unified communication protocols.
- Large control display, optional chronothermostat function, remotable up to 30m.
- Three levels menu system, two of which are password protected.
- Storage of last 10 events.
- Limitation of return temperature of substation primary circuit as well as contemporary flow rate limitation function.
- Idelible device memory for eternal configuration data storage and clock for at least 1000h without power.
- Possibility to set four time slots per day with different temperatures.
- Possibility for weekly programs, four holiday periods and four special days programs.
- Easy and intuitive setup of climatic curve and compensation of send temperature with external one.
Remote metering and remote setting
- Automatic remote reading of heat meters and management of consumption database with link to the billing form.
- Remote control of all field peripherals and all operating parameters setting including limitation parameters for optimizing the district heating network.
- Meter reading and billing of consumption with document print for each individual user.
- ΔP and pressure data transfer in low performance network points to optimize the pumping system.
- Network water leak detection.
- Monitoring of network and substations parameters with data storage and creation of chronological trends in order to generate comparison charts among others (consumptions trends, temperatures trends, pressures trends, etc.).
- Ability to open and close primary valve to narrow down absorption peaks during start-up and helpi work of pumps work during switching-off.
- Management of network store-ups, or network itself for such purpose, including by-pass valves.
- Integration with power plant supervision system or vice-versa..
- Substations and network alarms management and monitoring.
- District heating network expansion system safety and management.
- Accesses monitoring by personal log-ins and software performed changes log.


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ASTM International - ASTM E1960-07
Standard Practice for Calculating International Friction Index of a Pavement Surface
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|ICS Code (Other standards related to road engineering):||93.080.99|
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This is the practice for calculating the IFI of the pavement. The IFI has proven useful for harmonization of the friction measuring equipment. F60 and Sp have proven to be able to... View More
This is the practice for calculating the IFI of the pavement. The IFI has proven useful for harmonization of the friction measuring equipment. F60 and Sp have proven to be able to predict the speed dependence of wet pavement-related measurements of the various types of friction-measuring equipment.2 The two IFI parameters (F60 and Sp) have been found to be reliable predictors of the dependence of wet pavement friction on tire slip and vehicle speed.
The IFI parameters, F60 and Sp, can be used to calculate the calibrated friction at another-slip speed using a transformation equation.
The IFI model given below describes the relationship between the values of wet pavement friction FRS measured at a slip speed of S and between the friction values measured by different types of equipment.
A significance of the IFI Model is that the measurement of friction with a device does not have to be at one of the speeds run in the experiment. FRS can be measured at some S and is always adjusted to FR60. Thus, if a device can not maintain its normal operating speed and must run at some speed higher or lower because of traffic, the model still works well. In that case S is determined by the vehicle speed (V) which can be converted to S by multiplying V by the percent slip for fixed slip equipment or by multiplying V by the sine of the slip angle for side force equipment.
This practice does not address the problems associated with obtaining a measured friction or measured macrotexture.View Less
1.1 This practice covers the calculation of the International Friction Index (IFI) from a measurement of pavement macrotexture and wet pavement friction. The IFI was developed in the PIARC International Experiment to Compare and Harmonize Texture and Skid Resistance Measurements. The index allows for the harmonizing of friction measurements with different equipment to a common calibrated index. This practice provides for harmonization of friction reporting for devices that use a smooth tread test tire.
1.2 The IFI consists of two parameters that report the calibrated wet friction at 60 km/h (F60) and the speed constant of wet pavement friction (Sp).
1.3 The mean profile depth (MPD) has been shown to be useful in predicting the speed constant (gradient) of wet pavement friction.
1.4 A linear transformation of the estimated friction at 60 km/h provides the calibrated F60 value. The estimated friction at 60 km/h is obtained by using the speed constant to calculate the estimated friction at 60 km/h from a measurement made at any speed.
1.5 The values stated in SI (metric) units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents are rationalized, rather than exact mathematical conversions.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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What is the boiling point of a solution that contains 3 moles of KBr in 2000g of water?
a) 97 Degrees C
b) 99.7 Degrees C
c)101.4 Degrees C
d) 103 degrees c
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When a nonvolatile esolute is dissolved in water, according to Raoult's laws, there will be an elevatio in the boiling point of water. The extent of elevation is given by
'DeltaTb = i*Kb *m', where i is the number of species obtained from the dissociation (or association)of one molecule of the solute in solution, Kb is a constant, called molal ebullioscopic constant for a particular solvent, and m is the molal strength of the solute.
For water, Kb = 0.512,
Molality is the number of moles of solute dissolved per 1Kg solvent.
Here, 3 moles of KBr is dissolved in 2Kg water, therefore molality = 3/2 = 1.5.
KBr is an electrolyte, completely dissociating in aqueous solution as
KBr (s)→ K+(aq.) + Br-(aq.)
Hence i = 2.
Putting these values in equation,
ΔTb = 2*0.512 *1.5
Therefore, boiling point of the solution would be 100+1.536 = 101.5 degrees (approximately).
Correct answer is therefore, option c)101.4 Degrees C.
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A ten-year study shows that Asian black bears' diets vary greatly depending on sex, stage of life, and resource availability, providing important information on foraging strategy according to age-sex classes. Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) in Japan published their findings on April 15 in Mammal Study.
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While the history of Caesar is well documented, on this site and other sources, his contribution as an author is of immense historical value. Caesar meticulously tracked his own campaigns in Gaul and in the Civil War, not only for the historical record, but as propaganda against his political enemies. With his deeds in writing, and available for the populace, the Senate found it impossible to attack Caesar's popularity with the common people.
Aside from an account of his campaign, "The Conquest of Gaul" is one of the few primary source pieces of literature regarding the tribes and customs of Gallic Celts. The Civil War provides additional in-depth, though biased, analysis of this turbulent time in Roman history.
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For the first time in 90 years, the birth of the Arabian oryx was witnessed at the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve. This is seen as a monumental achievement after years of protecting the endangered species in captivity, prior to their reintroduction to the wild. With the birth of the new calf, Saudi Arabia is hopeful in seeing an increase in Arabian oryxes in the wild.
The Arabian oryx is one of Saudi Arabia's endangered species currently benefiting from preservation efforts. In 1972, the species was declared extinct in the wild having witnessed a significant drop in numbers due to loss of habitat and poaching. The Kingdom's goal is to reintroduce endangered species into the wild in order to preserve its natural heritage and biodiversity.
As part of conservation efforts, this includes preserving the natural habitats of respective species, while designating protected areas such as King Salman Royal Reserve. Simultaneously, protected areas are seeing an increase in greenery as part of the Kingdom's Saudi Green Initiative.
In March, a team led by the University of Sydney had the pleasure to analyze the Arabian oryx DNA, in order to better inform breeding programs on how best to look after the iconic species. The study has also been published on the "Royal Society Open Science" journal. Thus far, the university has discovered that Arabian oryxes are quite capable of adapting to changing environments and maintaining good health, but also recommended new strategies in preserving the genes of the species' ancestral groups.
In addition, the researchers also recommended that Gulf nations should start storing DNA samples as added protective measures. The samples are to be kept in biobanks as an additional mean of preventing another extinction of the Arabian oryx in the wild.


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John Gyser was an African-American Ohioan who purportedly assisted slave catchers in returning fugitive slaves to their owners.
Little is known of Gyser's life except his role in the apprehension of nine fugitive slaves in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 15, 1854. The nine slaves, named Lewis, Lee, Shadrack, Anderson, Susan, Almeda, Wesley, John, and Sarah Jane, purportedly fled their owners' homes in Covington, Kentucky. They successfully crossed the Ohio River and entered Cincinnati. Gyser purportedly offered the fugitives assistance to Canada, first directing them to a stable, where the runaways were going to spend the night. Gyser then left the slaves and went to Covington, where he learned that the owners had offered a one thousand dollar reward. Gyser then took federal marshals to the runaway slaves. The fugitives, offering no resistance, surrendered. After a brief court hearing, the nine slaves were returned to their respective owners.
While John Gyser stands accused of assisting the slaveowners, at the time of the slaves' apprehension, the Cincinnati Columbian reported that no African-American man named John Gyser resided in Cincinnati. The newspaper claimed that a black Cincinnati resident actively aided the fugitives and that the owner of the stable actually turned in the fugitives.
While it is debated whether or not John Gyser really existed, his story illustrates the difficulties that African Americans faced in the United States of America in the early nineteenth century. While many Northern states had provisions outlawing slavery, runaway slaves did not necessarily gain their freedom upon arriving in a free state. Federal law permitted slaveowners to reclaim their runaway slaves, and Northerners sometimes assisted slaveowners in recapturing the fugitives.


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The SEC has proposed Rule 13q-1 and an amendment to Form SD to implement Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act relating to disclosure of payments by resource extraction issuers. Rule 13q-1 was initially adopted by the SEC on August 22, 2012, but it was subsequently vacated by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act added Section 13(q) to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which directs the SEC to issue rules requiring resource extraction issuers to include in an annual report information relating to any payment made by the issuer, a subsidiary of the issuer, or an entity under the control of the issuer, to a foreign government or the Federal Government for the purpose of the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals. Section 13(q) requires a resource extraction issuer to provide information about the type and total amount of such payments made for each project related to the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals, and the type and total amount of payments made to each government.
In general, the proposed rules would require resource extraction issuers to file a Form SD on an annual basis that includes information about payments related to the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals that are made to governments. The following are the key provisions of the proposed rules:
- The term "resource extraction issuer" would apply to all U.S. companies and foreign companies that are required to file annual reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and are engaged in the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals.
- The term "commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals" would mean exploration, extraction, processing, and export, or the acquisition of a license for any such activity, consistent with Section 13(q).
- The term "payment" would mean payments that are made to further the commercial development of oil, natural gas, or minerals, are "not de minimis," and includes taxes, royalties, fees (including license fees), production entitlements, and bonuses, consistent with Section 13(q). The SEC also proposes to include dividends and payments for infrastructure improvements in the definition. In addition, the SEC proposes defining "not de minimis" to mean any payment, whether a single payment or a series of related payments, that equals or exceeds $100,000 during the most recent fiscal year.
- In addition to the payments it makes directly, a resource extraction issuer would be required to disclose payments made by its subsidiaries and other entities under its control. An issuer would disclose those payments that are included in its consolidated financial statements made by entities that are consolidated or proportionately consolidated, as determined by applicable accounting principles.
- The term "project" would be defined. The SEC proposes to define it in a manner similar to the EU Directives, using an approach focused on the legal agreement that forms the basis for payment liabilities with a government. In certain circumstances this definition would also include operational activities governed by multiple legal agreements.
- The term "Federal Government" would mean the United States Federal Government.
- The proposed rules would require a resource extraction issuer to file its payment disclosure on Form SD, on the Commission's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval System ("EDGAR"), no later than 150 days after the end of its fiscal year. Form SD would require issuers to include a brief statement directing users to detailed payment information provided in an exhibit.
- Recognizing the discretion granted to the SEC under Section 13(q), the proposed rules would require issuers to disclose the payment information publicly, including the identity of the issuer.
- The proposed rules would not include any express exemptions. Instead, resource extraction issuers could apply for, and the Commission would consider, exemptive relief on a case-by-case basis.
- In light of recent developments in the European Union and Canada, as well as the developments with the U.S. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ("USEITI"), Form SD would include a provision by which resource extraction issuers could use a report prepared for foreign regulatory purposes or for USEITI to comply with the proposed rules if the Commission deems the foreign jurisdiction's applicable requirements or the USEITI reporting regime to be substantially similar to the SEC's rules.
- Resource extraction issuers would be required to present the payment disclosure using the eXtensible Business Reporting Language ("XBRL") electronic format and the electronic tags identified in Item 2.01 of Form SD. These tags would include those listed in Section 13(q), as well as tags for the type and total amount of payments made for each project, the type and total amount of payments made to each government, the particular resource that is the subject of commercial development, and the subnational geographic location of the project.
- Resource extraction issuers generally would be required to comply with the rules starting with their fiscal year ending no earlier than one year after the effective date of the adopted rules.
Departing from usual practice, the proposed rule has a two-step comment process. Initial comments are due on January 25, 2016. Reply comments, which may respond only to issues raised in the initial comment period, are due on February 16, 2016. In developing the final rules, the Commission may rely on both new comments and comments that have been received to date, including those that were provided in connection with the prior rules that the Commission issued under Section 13(q).
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the original rule for two reasons. First, the SEC misread Section 13(q) to compel the public disclosure of the issuers' reports. Second, the Commission's explanation for not granting an exemption for when disclosure is prohibited by foreign governments was arbitrary and capricious.
As to the first point, The SEC states several factors support this approach. First, the statute requires the SEC to adopt rules that further the interests of international transparency promotion efforts, to the extent practicable. The SEC notes that several existing transparency regimes require public disclosure, including the identity of the issuer, without exception. A public disclosure requirement under Section 13(q) would further the U.S. foreign policy interest in supporting international transparency promotion efforts by enhancing comparability among companies, as it would increase the total number of companies that provide project-level public disclosure.
The SEC also believes it would also be consistent with the objective of ensuring that the United States is a global "leader in creating a new standard for revenue transparency in the extractive industries." In addition, the United States is currently a candidate country under the EITI, which requires candidate countries to provide a framework for public, company-by-company disclosure in the EITI report. Permitting issuers to provide the required payment disclosure on a confidential basis could undermine the efforts of the USEITI to establish a voluntary payment disclosure regime for domestic operations. Moreover, the fact that issuers would be required by these other transparency promotion efforts to disclose publicly substantially the same payment information reduces the likelihood that the payment information would be confidential or that its disclosure would cause competitive harm.
The SEC also believes that neither the statute's text nor legislative history includes any suggestion that the required payment disclosure should be confidential. In fact, the SEC believes the legislative history supports its view that the information submitted under the statute should be publicly disclosed.
With respect to the second point, the SEC states it will consider using its existing authority under the Exchange Act to provide exemptive relief at the request of a resource extraction issuer, if and when warranted. The SEC believes that a case-by-case approach to exemptive relief using its existing authority is preferable to either adopting a blanket exemption for a foreign law prohibition (or for any other reason) or providing no exemptions and no avenue for exemptive relief under this or other circumstances. Among other things, such an approach would permit the SEC to tailor the exemptive relief to the particular facts and circumstances presented such as by permitting alternative disclosure or by phasing out the exemption over an appropriate period of time.


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Any kind of switch contact can be designed so that the contacts "close" (establish continuity) when actuated, or "open" (interrupt continuity) when actuated. For switches that have a spring-return mechanism in them, the direction that the spring returns it to with no applied force is called the normal position. Therefore, contacts that are open in this position are called normally open and contacts that are closed in this position are called normally closed.
For process switches, the normal position, or state, is that which the switch is in when there is no process influence on it. An easy way to figure out the normal condition of a process switch is to consider the state of the switch as it sits on a storage shelf, uninstalled. Here are some examples of "normal" process switch conditions:
- Speed switch: Shaft not turning
- Pressure switch: Zero applied pressure
- Temperature switch: Ambient (room) temperature
- Level switch: Empty tank or bin
- Flow switch: Zero liquid flow
It is important to differentiate between a switch's "normal" condition and its "normal" use in an operating process. Consider the example of a liquid flow switch that serves as a low-flow alarm in a cooling water system. The normal, or properly-operating, condition of the cooling water system is to have fairly constant coolant flow going through this pipe. If we want the flow switch's contact to close in the event of a loss of coolant flow (to complete an electric circuit which activates an alarm siren, for example), we would want to use a flow switch with normally-closed rather than normally-open contacts. When there's adequate flow through the pipe, the switch's contacts are forced open; when the flow rate drops to an abnormally low level, the contacts return to their normal (closed) state. This is confusing if you think of "normal" as being the regular state of the process, so be sure to always think of a switch's "normal" state as that which its in as it sits on a shelf.
The schematic symbology for switches vary according to the switch's purpose and actuation. A normally-open switch contact is drawn in such a way as to signify an open connection, ready to close when actuated. Conversely, a normally-closed switch is drawn as a closed connection which will be opened when actuated. Note the following symbols:
There is also a generic symbology for any switch contact, using a pair of vertical lines to represent the contact points in a switch. Normally-open contacts are designated by the lines not touching, while normally-closed contacts are designated with a diagonal line bridging between the two lines. Compare the two:
The switch on the left will close when actuated, and will be open while in the "normal" (unactuated) position. The switch on the right will open when actuated, and is closed in the "normal" (unactuated) position. If switches are designated with these generic symbols, the type of switch usually will be noted in text immediately beside the symbol. Please note that the symbol on the left is not to be confused with that of a capacitor. If a capacitor needs to be represented in a control logic schematic, it will be shown like this:
In standard electronic symbology, the figure shown above is reserved for polarity-sensitive capacitors. In control logic symbology, this capacitor symbol is used for any type of capacitor, even when the capacitor is not polarity sensitive, so as to clearly distinguish it from a normally-open switch contact.
With multiple-position selector switches, another design factor must be considered: that is, the sequence of breaking old connections and making new connections as the switch is moved from position to position, the moving contact touching several stationary contacts in sequence.
The selector switch shown above switches a common contact lever to one of five different positions, to contact wires numbered 1 through 5. The most common configuration of a multi-position switch like this is one where the contact with one position is broken before the contact with the next position is made. This configuration is called break-before-make. To give an example, if the switch were set at position number 3 and slowly turned clockwise, the contact lever would move off of the number 3 position, opening that circuit, move to a position between number 3 and number 4 (both circuit paths open), and then touch position number 4, closing that circuit.
There are applications where it is unacceptable to completely open the circuit attached to the "common" wire at any point in time. For such an application, a make-before-break switch design can be built, in which the movable contact lever actually bridges between two positions of contact (between number 3 and number 4, in the above scenario) as it travels between positions. The compromise here is that the circuit must be able to tolerate switch closures between adjacent position contacts (1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 4, 4 and 5) as the selector knob is turned from position to position. Such a switch is shown here:
When movable contact(s) can be brought into one of several positions with stationary contacts, those positions are sometimes called throws. The number of movable contacts is sometimes called poles. Both selector switches shown above with one moving contact and five stationary contacts would be designated as "single-pole, five-throw" switches.
If two identical single-pole, five-throw switches were mechanically ganged together so that they were actuated by the same mechanism, the whole assembly would be called a "double-pole, five-throw" switch:
Here are a few common switch configurations and their abbreviated designations:
- The normal state of a switch is that where it is unactuated. For process switches, this is the condition its in when sitting on a shelf, uninstalled.
- A switch that is open when unactuated is called normally-open. A switch that is closed when unactuated is called normally-closed. Sometimes the terms "normally-open" and "normally-closed" are abbreviated N.O. and N.C., respectively.
- The generic symbology for N.O. and N.C. switch contacts is as follows:
- Multiposition switches can be either break-before-make (most common) or make-before-break.
- The "poles" of a switch refers to the number of moving contacts, while the "throws" of a switch refers to the number of stationary contacts per moving contact.
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A study of the spacecraft design is to be conducted at ESA's Concurrent Design Facility in September 2011. Current studies are based on the following broad characteristics:
The spacecraft will be composed of a payload module and a service module.
The payload module will host two instruments: the Large Area Detector (LAD) and the Wide Field Monitor (WFM).
The service module will consist of the subsystems necessary for normal operation of the spacecraft. This includes the Attitude & Orbit Control System, On-board Data Handling, Telemetry and Telecommunication, Electrical Power System, Structure (including secondary structure for payload), Thermal Control System, and Reaction Control Subsystem.
For the spacecraft subsystems, full redundancy is planned, while for the payload, the modular design of the LAD reduces the chances of single failures.
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What does MERLIN mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: MERLIN.
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During the mid to late 19th century, there was an area in the Town of Pelham known as Bartow. The hamlet of Bartow was a quaint and small collection of residences located on the mainland near City Island. The entire area -- as well as City Island -- was annexed by New York City, effective in 1896. Before then, however, the little area known variously as Bartow, Bartow-on-the-Sound, Bartow Station and Bartow Village became an important part of Pelham and its history.
Detail of 1895 Map by Julius Bien & Co.
Showing Bartow, Northwest of City Island.
All that remains today of the little hamlet of Bartow are the remnants of a once beautiful stone train station designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert and built in 1908 to replace the little wooden station built on the branch line in the 1870s. The station was known as Bartow station. Today the stone station is a collapsed and decrepit shell covered with vandals' graffiti.
in Pelham Bay Park
I have published to the Historic Pelham Blog a number of postings about the hamlet of Bartow and the remnants of its train station. See:
Thu. March 24, 2005: The Bartow Area of Pelham in the 19th Century: Where Was It?
Thu. July 21, 2005: Today's Remnants of the Bartow Station on the Branch Line Near City Island?
This "Map of Bartow Village" shows a planned subdivision thwarted by New York City's acquisition and annexation of the lands as part of its development of Pelham Bay Park during the late 19th century. The map offers an interesting insight into the area. The railroad tracks cross the map from left to right in its very center. The small black rectangle at the center of the map represents the Bartow Station. A photograph of the remnants of that station appears above.
Today's pathway leading to the remnants of the station appears to lie approximately where "Third Street" was planned in the little Village. On the Long Island Sound side of the railroad tracks, there were a number of streets planned to lead from today's Shore Road toward the railroad tracks: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Streets. Third Street was the only such street planned to cross the railroad tracks. Bishop Avenue was planned for construction parallel to the railroad tracks on the Sound side immediately in front of the Railroad Depot.
On the side of the railroad tracks away from the Long Island Sound (opposite the Railroad Depot) two streets were planned for construction parallel to the railroad tracks: Oak Avenue and Chestnut Avenue.
Interestingly, the map seems to reflect that a number of the properties near the Railroad Depot were reserved by the Bartow Estate involved in the development of the subdivision -- presumably because the properties likely were among the most commercially valuable. A few others appear to have been reserved for -- or owned by -- others including J.H. Byron.
Today the area sits near the Pelham Bit Stables in Pelham Bay Park. Rarely do those who pass even realize that a residential village once was planned where today there is little more than trees, brambles and a lovely bridle trail.


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Recent earthquake damage has exposed the vulnerability of existing structures to strong ground movement. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, researchers are analyzing shape-memory alloys for their potential use in constructing seismic-resistant structures.
"Shape-memory alloys exhibit unique characteristics that you would want for earthquake-resistant building and bridge design and retrofit applications: they have the ability to dissipate significant energy without significant degradation or permanent deformation," said Reginald DesRoches, a professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech researchers have developed a model that combines thermodynamics and mechanical equations to assess what happens when shape-memory alloys are subjected to loading from strong motion. The researchers are using the model to analyze how shape-memory alloys in a variety of components — cables, bars, plates and helical springs — respond to different loading conditions. From that information, they can determine the optimal characteristics of the material for earthquake applications.
The model was developed by DesRoches, School of Mechanical Engineering graduate student Reza Mirzaeifar, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering associate professor Arash Yavari, and School of Mechanical Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering professor Ken Gall.
A paper describing the thermo-mechanical model was published online Feb. 3 in the International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. This research was supported by the Transportation Research Board IDEA program.
To improve the performance of structures during earthquakes, researchers around the world have been investigating the use of "smart" materials, such as shape-memory alloys, which can bounce back after experiencing large loads. The most common shape-memory alloys are made of metal mixtures containing copper-zinc-aluminum-nickel, copper-aluminum-nickel or nickel-titanium. Potential applications of shape-memory alloys in bridge and building structures include their use in bearings, columns and beams, or connecting elements between beams and columns. But before this class of materials can be used, the effect of extreme and repetitive loads on these materials must be thoroughly examined.
"For standard civil engineering materials, you can use mechanics to look at force and displacement to measure stress and strain, but for this class of shape-memory alloys that changes properties when it undergoes loading and unloading, you have to consider thermodynamics and mechanics," explained Yavari.
The Georgia Tech team found that the generation and absorption of heat during loading and unloading caused a temperature gradient in shape-memory alloys, which caused a non-uniform stress distribution in the material even when the strain was uniform.
"Shape-memory alloys previously examined in detail were really thin wires, which can exchange heat with the ambient environment rapidly and no temperature change is seen," said Mirzaeifar. "When you start to examine alloys in components large enough to be used in civil engineering applications, the internal temperature is no longer uniform and needs to be taken into account."
To predict the internal temperature distribution of shape-memory alloys under loading-unloading cycles, which could then be used to determine the stress distribution, the researchers developed a model that used the surface thermal boundary conditions, diameter and loading rate of the alloy as inputs.
The team included ambient conditions in the model because shape-memory alloys for seismic applications could operate in a variety of environments — such as water if used in bridge structures or air if used in building structures — which would produce different rates of heat transfer. The researchers used a thermal camera to record the variation in surface temperature of shape-memory alloys experiencing loading and unloading.
Using their model, the researchers were able to accurately predict internal temperature and stress distributions for shape-memory alloys. The model results were verified with experimental tests. In one test, they found that a shape-memory alloy loaded at a very slow rate had time to exchange the heat created with the ambient environment and exhibited uniform stress. If it was loaded very rapidly, it did not have enough time to exchange the heat, leading to a non-uniform stress distribution.
"Our analytical solutions are exact, fast and capable of simulating the complicated coupled thermo-mechanical response of shape-memory alloys considering temperature changes and loading rate dependency," said Mirzaeifar.
In future work, the researchers plan to examine more complicated shapes and the effects of combination loading — tension, bending and torsion — to optimize shape-memory alloys for earthquake applications.
This project is supported by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies (Award No. NCHRP-147). The National Academies has rights to the data and the content is solely the responsibility of the principal investigators and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Academies.
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ly, each measurement has its own independent acquisition. Only after the first measurement is acquired, analyzed and fetched, the second measurement begins. It is important to note that in this case, the TXP measurement will be performed using a different data set than the CHP measurement, since two separate acquisitions are performed at two distinct time instances.
Figure 20. NI-RFmx Serial Measurement Program Execution Flow
Composite Measurements
A more time-efficient way to perform multiple measurements is to use the composite measurement feature in NI-RFmx. When a composite measurement is performed, all the measurements are based on the same acquired data. These measurements share a single data acquisition and analyze data in multiple ways according to the measurement settings that can be independently tuned for each measurement within a composite set. An additional benefit of composite measurements is that you can analyze the data in parallel, which reduces the total time to perform the same measurements serially. In the example below, two measurements are enabled, ACP and TXP. The Initiate function starts the two measurements by triggering the PXI module to acquire a single set of data. After the acquisition is complete, the data is transferred to the host. Then NI-RFmx spawns threads to analyze the data in parallel. You can fetch the results when the analysis is complete. Composite measurements offer not only faster measurement speed but also allow for multi-faceted analysis of the signal since multiple measurements can be performed on the same data.
Figure 21. NI-RFmx Serial Measurement Program Execution Flow
Since there is a common acquisition for all the measurements in a composite set, a limitation of composite measurements is that all the measurements are consequently performed at the same center frequency. In addition, multi-span measurements that require a change in center frequency as part of the measurement (e.g Harmonics, Spurious Emissions) cannot be part of the composite set. Another caveat that needs to be considered is as follows: since composite measurement merges all the acquisition settings from all the measurements into one superset, which satisfies the acquisition requirements of all the measurements in a set, the settings of one measurement can affect the results of another. This only applies to acquisition settings that cannot be decoupled once merged. Other settings such as number of averages, RBW, etc. that can be decoupled from the acquisition are not affected by this issue. For example, if the user sets 10 averages for TxP and 20 averages for ACP, although the acquisition will be performed to accommodate 20 averages, only 10 averages will be used when the TxP measurement is computed.
Composite Measurements
Multi-Measurement Parallelism with Named Results
Many automated test applications require multiple independent measurements on a single instrument. Such applications include amplifier frequency/power sweeps or multi-DUT wireless device test. Often engineers implement these applications by serially sequencing measurements. With NI-RFmx, you can easily decouple acquisition from analysis with a feature called "Results Naming". This feature works when measurements in a sequence are independent of previous results and both measurements are performed on separate acquisitions. Unlike composite measurements where same acquisition is used for multiple measurements, this technique vastly reduces the overall test time for a sequence of many measurements.
In the example below, ACP and TXP are performed on different acquisition configurations. This simple program completes the following operations.
 - Initiate the ACP acquisition.
 - Wait for the ACP acquisition to be complete and the PXI module to be released. NI-RFmx spawns a thread for the ACP analysis, but this is not visible to you.
 - Initiate the TXP acquisition (likely before the ACP analysis is complete).
 - Wait for the TXP acquisition to be complete (likely before the ACP analysis is complete).
 - Fetch both measurement results when their respective analysis threads are complete.
Figure 22. NI-RFmx Multimeasurement Parallelism Program Execution Flow
The key feature that enables overlapped measurements in NI-RFmx is "Results Naming". In this example, both measurements are initiated and tagged with a name, and that name is then used to fetch the results. You can see the parallelism clearly in this example. The benefit of this technique is that it provides higher returns as the number of measurements in your sequence increases. Depending on the computational complexity of the measurement, this technique can have a huge impact on the overall test time. Measurement parallelism is a known technique to reduce test time; NI-RFmx makes this easier by managing threads and results and thereby helping you to develop and realize the benefit of PXI faster.
Overlapped Measurements and Named Results
Measurement Speed Comparison
The following measurements were performed with a PXIe-8135 embedded controller using the PXIe-5644R vector signal transceiver (VST). The PXIe-5665 VSA was used for the high dynamic range with noise correction tests. All benchmarks were taken with 100 measurements in a loop. Table 4 shows the average per point. From these results, you can see that multi-measurement parallelism always has some benefit, but that benefit is more apparent for measurements that spend a large amount of time undergoing computation analysis, such as EVM. A test program with computation-dominated measurements, like EVM, shows significant speedup over acquisition-dominated measurements like
the high-dynamic-range ACP.
Table 4. Serial vs Parallel measurement times (Multi-measurement Parallelism Average per Point Benchmark)
1 All EVM measurements are performed with 20,000 symbols. No averaging.
2 Measurements are computation dominated rather than acquisition dominated. The per-point time goes up when the processor saturates. Results depend on the processor resources.
Simple Automation with Signal Configurations
Instrument reconfiguration can complicate and slow down a test program. With NI-RFmx, you can make reconfiguration easier by preconfiguring multiple measurements based on a signal name. In the example below, 300 independent measurement configurations are preassigned a name. In the inner loop, configurations are recalled by name, which removes the need to configure individual parameters. Fewer function calls are required in the inner loop, so test time and software complexity are reduced. You can use NI-RFmx signal naming and results naming together, as shown in this example, to achieve highly optimized parallel measurement performance with minimal code complexity. Allowing measurement configuration upfront with caching also provides an easier programming experience with measurement re-use.
Instrument settings are cached so that they are not recomputed when you come back to signal configuration. Precomputation happens on the first commit of the configuration and as long as no instrument settings are changed, the device will retain its settings through acquisitions. Otherwise, changing the signal configuration will force the instrument to recompute the RFinstr properties.
Figure 23. NI-RFmx Automation With Signal Naming Program Execution Flow
Keep in mind that the memory usage of your application increases when you use named signal configurations. It is not recommended to use named signal configurations when only a few attributes are different between the configurations. For example, when performing the same measurement (e.g ACP) across different frequencies, NI recommends that you use a single signal configuration and change the center frequency before each measurement.
Signal Configurations
Effect of CPU on Measurement Time
The CPU is one of the fundamental cores of a software-defined PXI measurement system. Especially for RF measurements, CPU performance is often the single most significant factor affecting measurement speed. Fortunately, as we have seen earlier you can utilize modern multi-core CPUs and programming flexibility of NI RFmx to deliver industry-leading measurement results.
While actual system performance can depend on a variety of factors, such as memory available and other applications running in the background, a definite correlation exists between the CPU performance and measurement time for automated test systems. Thus, the following table and figures are based on a benchmark using the PXI controllers listed in Table 5.
Controller CPU Type Number of Cores CPU Clock Cache Size Front Side Bus
NI-PXIe-8135 Intel Core i7-3610QE 4 2.3 GHz (3.3 GHz max) 6 MB 5 GT/s DMI
NI-PXIe-8880 Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3 8 2.3 GHz (3.4 GHz max) 20 MB 8 GT/s QPI
Table 5. Key Specifications of Various PXI Express Controllers
Several CPU characteristics can affect the overall measurement speed. Some of the most significant of these include the number of processing cores, CPU clock speed, front side bus, cache size, and system memory.
Figure 24, which illustrates the relationship between time and the number of constellation symbols analyzed, shows the effect of CPU on a 4096-QAM EVM measurement time. You can see that faster eight-core controllers such as the NI PXIe-8880 perform EVM measurements faster regardless of the number of symbols. And as the demand for higher processing power increases with higher number of symbols, the benefit of a faster controller becomes more visible.
Figure 24. Measurement time improves with faster CPU (4096 QAM EVM with 5 averages, 100kHz symbol rate)
From the above graph, PXIe-8880 analyzes 100000 symbols in 4096 QAM constellation and is faster than the PXIe-8135 controller by 2.4 seconds.
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For NI software-designed instruments, NI-RFmx preserves support for instrument driver FPGA extensions, so that you can pair advanced optimizations, such as fast power servo or
automated DUT control, with the power and ease of use of NI-RFmx. The benefit is the performance of the FPGA with a known and trusted measurement stack with long-term compatibility. Instrument driver FPGA extensions apply to NI VSAs, such as the industry-leading PXI


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A double-ridged horn antenna is popularly used in anechoic chambers to characterize an antenna under test (AUT), from S-band to Ku-band, due to its reliable performance in a wideband frequency range. This tutorial models a double-ridged horn antenna and computes the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), far-field radiation pattern, and antenna directivity.
A lumped port is assigned on the boundary between the inner and outer conducting surface at the end of the coaxial connector. The outermost layer of the air domain is configured to be a perfectly matched layer (PML), which simulates the absorption of all outgoing radiation from the antenna as would occur in a real anechoic chamber. The mesh is dynamically controlled by the Electromagnetic Waves, Frequency Domain interface based on each simulation frequency.


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Petty knives refer to small Japanese utility knives that are used for delicate or intricate work in the kitchen such as peeling or cutting small vegetables, herbs and fruits.
The Petty knife is the Japanese take on the western paring knife. It is also treated as a Japanese utility knife. In Japanese, the Petty knife is simply transliterated as 'Petti Naifu' in a nod to its Western provenance. It is a highly versatile knife that you can put into multiple uses in the kitchen. The Petty knife is generally larger than the western paring knife but it is smaller than the Japanese chef's knife, gyuto, and the western chef's knife.
It is a very convenient utility knife to have in your kitchen. They are small knives with lengths typically varying from 80mm to 180mm. The most common lengths for Petty knives are usually in the range of 120-150mm. As a multi-purpose utility knife, you can put the Petti Naifu into a number of uses. It can be used on vegetables, herbs, fish, chicken, and fruits. Here is a rundown of some of the most common questions that users typically ask about the Petty knife.
What is the Petty Knife?
The Petty Knife or Petti Naifu is a Japanese utility knife or paring knife for handling small and delicate tasks in the kitchen. It is smaller than the Gyuto and the Western chef's knife. In fact, some chefs treat the Petty knife as a smaller Gyuto knife. The knives derive their 'Petty' name from the French word 'petit' which means 'small' or 'little'.
In the kitchen, you can use this versatile multipurpose knife as an all-rounder to do all kinds of small kitchen tasks such as slicing, peeling, dicing, and mincing. You can also use Petty knives for trimming and peeling various small fruits as well as to cut herbs, vegetables, proteins, and garnishes.
Where does the Petty Knife Fit in Your Kitchen?
The Petty Knife is a utility knife so you can put it into a wide variety of small kitchen tasks thanks to its versatility and compact size. If you are looking for a reliable utility knife or a paring knife, you won't go wrong with the Petty knife.
How long is the Petty Knife?
The sizes of the Petty knives vary widely. The lengths of these Japanese utility knives range from 80mm to 180mm. The most common sizes for Petty knives which are suitable for most users lie in the range 120mm to 150mm and 80mm to 90mm clusters. The length of the blade that you choose will depend on what you want to use the knife for. If you are looking for a Petty knife for use in peeling smaller fruits and vegetables in your hand or doing some fine and intricate tip work on your chopping board, then size of 80 to 90mm would suffice.
If you have smaller hands and find the Gyuto knives unwieldy, you can use a larger Petty knife of sizes ranging from 120mm to 150mm as an alternative to the gyuto knife, an all-rounder for cutting everything from fish to boneless meat, vegetables, herbs, and fruits. The 120mm to 150mm Petty knives will also come in handy if you have a smaller workspace in your kitchen.
What is the typical spine width of the Petty Knife?
Like the other Japanese chef's knives, petty knives have thicker spines that taper off towards the edge. Typical spine widths can be 1.5mm which will taper off midway to the tip and is finally thinnest at the tip. Small spine thickness is particularly important in Petty knives as a thicker spine will feel dull when you are using this utility knife in tasks such as peeling fruits since more metal has to be pulled through the fruit being cut or peeled when the spine is thicker. You would want a slim spine width of at most 1.3mm or less to get the most efficient cuts with your Petty knife.
What is the blade profile of the Petty Knife like
The Petty knife shares a similar blade profile to the Gyuto chef's knife. It is no wonder that it is often regarded as a smaller version of the gyuto. The heel is taller and flatter and there is a slight curve towards the front edge of the blade that leads to the knife's pointed tip. The flatter heel of the Petty knife will suit different kinds of chopping styles including thrust-cutting. Their slight belly leading to the blade's tip can be used for fine rock-cutting actions. You can also make delicate cuts with the Petty knife's pointed tip.
What is the Petty Knife Best Suited for/What Does it Cut?
Like other utility knives, Petty knives are better suited for doing the smaller tasks in the kitchen like slicing or dicing your fruits and vegetables as well as herbs. You can also use them to do some light butchery work or to make the delicate and precision cuts.
The particular use-case will depend on the length of the Petty knife. The cluster of shorter Petty knives have lengths ranging from 80mm to 90mm and are perfect for peeling or paring your fruits and vegetables in hand. These shorter utility knives are also suited for off-board cutting as well as for making the fine and precise cuts on your chopping board like slicing herbs, garnishes, or brunoise cuts.
The larger cluster of Petty knives lies in the size range of 120mm to 150mm. It is in these slightly longer blade lengths where these knives are most versatile. Some professional chefs and home cooks regard these Japanese Knives as a miniature Gyuto chef's knives. Like the gyuto knives, the larger knives are multi-use knives that you can apply on different kinds of produce. They come in handy in tasks like filleting small fish, trimming meat, or to cut and dice fruits and vegetables. Petty knives can also be used for light butchery work. You will need Petty knives in a kitchen where there is little space and the knife's small and compact size will take up little space on your board and still provide you with a versatile knife that you can use on a variety of tasks.
What is the Petty Knife Not Suited For?
These are obviously small and delicate knives and are not suited for heavy-duty work in the kitchen. For that, you will need bigger kitchen knives.
What is the Petty Knife's Core Strengths?
The Petty knife is a versatile kitchen workhorse that is preferred by many line cooks working in professional kitchens due to its versatility and its small compact size.
Who Should Use the Petty Knife/Who Does this Knife Match/Does it Suit You?
Petty knives can be used by professional chefs looking for versatile utility knives or paring knives that are compact, sharp, and relatively lightweight. Petty knives take very little space and are generally used by line cooks and chefs in professional kitchens who leverage their versatility to perform various kitchen tasks.
Petty knives will work best for chefs and home cooks who: -
 - Have limited workspace
 - Need a smaller utility knife or paring knife which they can promptly use where the Western chef's knife or a gyuto knife would be unwieldy.
 - Have smaller hands and want a smaller and lightweight alternative to gyuto knives.
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Nesting habitats used by the Swainson's Thrush
The Swainson's Thrush generally nests in willows or other riparian habitats.
Migration of the Swainson's Thrush
The Swainson's Thrush is a nocturnal migrant. At night this bird migrates up from Mexico and Central America in the summer. They just come to visit us in the summer.
Range of the Swainson's Thrush
The Swainson's Thrush is a summer visitor along the coast of California.
Habitat/plant communities used by the Swainson's Thrush
The Swainson's Thrush uses dense brushy areas along the coast of California. In the inland valleys it frequents oak woodlands as well as riparian pant communities.
Niche filled by the Swainson's Thrush
The Swainson's Thrush utilizes the organism rich leaf litter. This leaf litter is filled with all kinds of organisms that break down plant material. This includes spiders, worms, fungi, insects and many other creatures.
The Swainson's Thrush forages in the leaf litter for insects and spiders. They also glean them from shrubs. So make sure you have lots of mulch in your garden. It also helps retain moisture, and nutrients for your plants.
How to attract the Swainson's Thrush to your garden
They Swainson's Thrush enjoys Toyon berries as well as the cover it provides. Toyon is a large evergreen shrub with clusters of red berries. The Swainson's Thrush likes large and small shrubs for nesting and foraging as well as leaf litter for foraging. So don't rake up your leaf litter. It is a treasure trove of nutrition and organic matter.
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114855: Ruling on eating snails; is it permissible to cook them alive?
What is the ruling on eating snails? Bear in mind that preparing snails dish requires cooking them alive! Were snails used as food during the era of prophet Muhammad peace be upon him?.
Praise be to Allaah.
Snails are of two types, land snails and sea snails. Land snails come under the same heading as "insects and vermin" which have no blood that flows. Sea snails come under the heading of shellfish, which are sea animals.
In al-Mawsoo'ah al-'Arabiyyah al-'Aalamiyyah it says:
The snail is a invertebrate sea animal, and it is a kind of shellfish. Most snails have an external shell; some snails have a small flat shell above or under the skin, but most do not have a shell at all.
Land snails have a pair of antennae, with an eye at the end of the longer antenna. The large sand snail is regarded as a harmful pest, because it has a voracious appetite for plants. Its length reaches 10 cm. End quote.
With regard to the ruling on eating snails:
1. Land snails come under the ruling on eating "insects". The majority of scholars are of the view that it is haraam. Al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in al-Majmoo' (9/16): The view of the scholars concerning land insects … our view is that it is haraam. This was the view of Abu Haneefah, Ahmad and Dawood. Maalik said: it is halaal. End quote.
Ibn Hazm (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
It is not permissible to eat land snails or any other "insects and vermin", such as geckos, cockroaches, ants, bees, flies, wasps, worms, lice, fleas, bedbugs, mosquitoes or anything else of that type, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): "Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al‑Maitah (the dead animals)" and "unless you are able to slaughter it (before its death)" [al-Maa'idah 5:3]. And there is sound proof that slaughter can only be done in the neck or upper chest, so if it is not possible to slaughter it, then there is no way one can eat it unless it is dead i.e., not slaughtered properly, so it is haraam. End quote.
Al-Muhalla (6/76, 77).
The Maalikis did not stipulate that a creature which has no flowing blood should be slaughtered, rather they included it under the same ruling as locusts, and its slaughter is by boiling, roasting, or piercing it with a stick or needle until it is dead, whilst saying the name of Allaah over it.
In al-Mudawwanah (1/542) it says:
Maalik was asked about something in the Maghreb (North Africa) which is called a snail, that is found in the desert on the trees – can it be eaten? He said: I think it is like the locust. If it is taken alive and boiled or roasted, I do not think there is anything wrong with eating it, but if it is found dead, it should not be eaten. End quote.
In al-Muntaqa Sharh al-Muwatta' (3/110) by Abu'l-Waleed al-Baaji (may Allaah have mercy on him) it says:
If that is proven, then the ruling on snails is the same as the ruling on locusts. Maalik said its slaughtering is by boiling or being pierced with a stick or needle until it dies, and the name of Allaah should be mentioned whilst doing so, as it is mentioned when cutting off the heads of locusts. End quote.
2. Sea snails are halaal, because of the general permission with regard to eating seafood. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Lawful to you is (the pursuit of) water game and its use for food — for the benefit of yourselves and those who travel"
[al-Maa'idah 5:96]
al-Bukhaari narrated that 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: "Water game means what is hunted, and its food is what the sea throws out (onto the shore)."
al-Bukhaari narrated from Shurayh, the companion of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), that he said: "Everything in the sea is madhbooh (slaughtered)."
But we have not seen any hadeeth which suggests that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) ate snails.
To sum up:
The permissibly of eating snails applies to both types, both land and sea snails. If they are cooked alive there is nothing wrong with that, because land snails have no blood so that it might be said that they must be slaughtered properly and the blood extracted, and sea snails come under the general permissibility of sea game and food.
And Allaah knows best.
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The References window shows the results of the last Find References
operation. The Find References facility is closely related to the
Source Navigator in that it indexes your project and searches for
references within the active source code regions.
To activate the References window:
If you have hidden the References window and want to see it again:
- Choose Navigate > References or press Ctrl+Alt+R.
To find all references in a project:
- Open a source file that is part of the active project, or one of its
- In the editor, move the insertion point within the name of the
function, variable, method, or macro to find.
- Choose Search > Find References or press Alt+R.
- CrossStudio shows the References window, without moving focus,
and searches your project in the background.
You can also find references directly from the text editor's context menu:
right-click the item to find and choose Find References. As a convenience,
CrossStudio is configured to also run Find References when you
Alt+Right-click in the text editor—see Mouse-click accelerators.
To search within the results:
- Type the text to search for in the Reference window's search box.
As you type, the search results are narrowed.
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To replace within the results:
- Type the replacement text in the Reference window's replace box.
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Lot line adjustments and lot line splits are two distinct legal applications that involve a City and/or County for various reasons, and one should not be confused or conducted without first understanding the implications of each. This article is not intended to be an in-depth discussion of the Subdivision Map Act or the Subdivided Lands Law.
Lot Line Adjustments:
A lot line adjustment applies to four or fewer existing adjoining (abutting) parcels of land. The land is taken from one parcel and is legally added to an adjoining parcel. This procedure may be used in specified circumstances as a method for making minor revisions to property lines between two or more existing legal lots, and is not a procedure for subdividing existing property.
Generally speaking, this is a modification of a boundary line between adjacent legal parcels where the modification complies with statues wherein: 1) no new parcels are created, and no existing parcels are deleted; 2) no parcel is reduced below the minimum lot area required by the zoning in the particular County; 3) the proposed adjustment is exempt from the Subdivision Map Act, and no tentative map, final map or parcel map, shall be required as a condition to the approval of a lot line adjustment; and 4) the public rights-of-way are not altered without prior approval of the appropriate governmental body of benefit to the public.
A lot line adjustment may be used to create a lower amount of parcels, going from two to one for example, or retain the same number while altering their boundary lines. Regardless, no single lot can be created with lesser square footage than that allowed under the local zoning code. This process may not be used to increase the number of parcels, say from one to two.
California statute sets forth some of the necessities for lot line adjustments, but the appropriate locality will primarily control the ultimate guidelines via the zoning and applicable building codes. Planning departments will have applications available and describe the necessary fees involved. Please note that any fees submitted will not be refundable, even if your application is ultimately not approved. As mentioned, lot line adjustments are exempt from the California Subdivision Map Act discussed below.
The local planning department will request that either a civil engineer and/or land surveyor create a new legal description of each lot affected. The resulting parcels must conform to the zoning and building codes and any other additional requirements such as public utilities, infrastructure, and easements. Once you get through the process, a Certificate of Conformity will be issued, and is a necessity for several reasons. A Certificate of Compliance is basically to provide the property owner and subsequent purchasers with a record of the county's determination that a parcel was legally created. Such a certificate does not ensure that the property may be built upon, nor does it grant any rights to construction or other permits.
Lot Line Splits:
The above should not be confused with a lot split which is a separation of one Assessor's parcel into two or more, for Assessor's parcels needs, resulting in separate tax bills for each. Simply put, taking one large parcel of land and making several smaller ones. A lot line split is synonymous with subdividing, and requires the implementation of the Subdivision Map Act for five or more parcels created.
Subdivision Map Act:
The Subdivision Map Act requires one to obtain subdivision approval from the local government entity by anyone who offers to sell or lease any part of a "subdivision." The noncompliance of which may result in civil or criminal sanctions. As per California statute, a subdivision is defined as the division of any unit or units of improved or unimproved land, or any portion thereof, shown on the latest equalized county assessment roll as a unit or as contiguous units, for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing, whether immediate or future.
"The purpose of the Subdivision Map Act is to regulate and control design and improvement of subdivisions with proper consideration for their relation to adjoining areas; require subdividers to install streets and other improvements; prevent fraud and exploitation; and protect both the public and purchasers of subdivided lands." (Pratt v. Adams (1964) 229 Cal.App.2d 602.)
In short, the Subdivision Map Act codified is the approval process to subdivide land. Unless a specific exception or waiver applies, every subdivider must obtain city and/or county approval of a "map" depicting the proposed lots configuration and any exaction, (a requirement that specific improvements, payments, or other benefits to the public to help offset the impacts of the project)
Any subdivision which falls under the Subdivision Map Act must comply with the localities' general plan and the specific requirements outlined in the zoning code. Generally speaking, you will be required to file a final parcel or subdivision map. The Subdivision Map Act is required if the result will create five or more new parcels, condominium units, community apartment projects, or a stock cooperative, a tentative map is usually required first.
Upon reviewing a parcel/Plat map, if your parcel of land is represented by a dashed line, it was not created by a parcel map, tract map. In turn, it may have been created by a parcel map waiver or by deed, and it may, or may not, have already received a Certificate of Compliance. The only way to be sure whether or not a Certificate of Compliance has already been issued for such a parcel is to do a preliminary title search showing its existence, and other noted relevance to the subject property. The alternative would be to apply for your own Certificate of Compliance when applicable, which depending may or may not be granted depending on its creation.
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Published: 09 October 1999
Getting out of bed will help you get better quicker
New evidence suggests that the best way to recover from a range of medical complaints and surgical operations from bad backs to heart attacks is to get out of bed as soon as you can.
Resting in bed in such cases has few benefits and can be harmful according to a study by a University of Queensland research team.
Chris Allen, a science graduate who is completing the third year of the University's Graduate Medical Course, questioned the effectiveness of bed-rest as a treatment for many medical conditions.
With the encouragement of Professor Chris Del Mar and Associate Professor Paul Glasziou, from the University's Centre for General Practice, Mr Allen systematically probed the worlds medical research records looking for evidence. The outcome was startling.
"Far from being of any benefit, resting in bed for long periods can actually be harmful, " Mr Allen said.
"I studied reports of 5,777 patients and there's just no evidence that resting in bed helps or speeds recovery from surgical operations.
"Lying in bed doesn't help conditions such as TB, infectious hepatitis, low back pain or heart attacks either.
"The best treatment is to get up as soon as you feel you have the strength. This may be as soon as three days after cardiac surgery."
The belief that resting in bed is a useful treatment dates back to Hippocrates. The notion gained strong support in the 19th century and in many cases is still considered relevant today.
"Ideas about the value of bed-rest for some medical conditions are so entrenched that doctors have been slow to change even when faced the evidence of the ineffectiveness of the treatment," Mr Allen said.
"A 1998 study of spinal puncture procedures in England revealed 80 percent of neurological units insisted on bed-rest following the procedure, despite evidence published 17 years earlier that resting in bed had no value."
But what if you have a bad cold or flu and you're feeling weak and terrible?
According to Professor Del Mar it's necessary to distinguish between the use of bed-rest as a way of palliating symptoms like the flu, and its use as a treatment to speed recovery from surgery or medical conditions.
"Staying in bed for a day or so is sometimes the only way of getting relief from flu symptoms," Professor Del Mar said.
"The best available evidence suggests that getting up as soon as possible and resuming normal activities is the fastest route to recovery."
For further information contact Professor Chris Del Mar on 3365 5381
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Principles of Surface Temperature Measurement
Dr. Bruce Bugbee, president of Apogee Instruments, talks in-depth about the use of research-grade infrared radiometers for conducting high-accuracy, non-contact, surface temperature measurement. In certain applications, using a high-accuracy infrared radiometers is critical for making measurements that are meaningful. In particular, Apogee Instruments IR sensors have been used all over the world for hydrology studies, road-surface monitoring,
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Can't get a connection? Apple patents system to let you back up with a friend instead
Apple has a new idea to keep data safe for those moments when an iPhone can't connect to iCloud.
Apple has filed a patent for a system that would allow device owners without their own network connection to backup their files by piggybacking on friends' devices that do.
Apple detailed the system in its application to the US Patents and Trademarks Office, 'Secure Ad Hoc Data Backup to Nearby Friend Devices'. It's essentially a peer-to-peer backup system, which could be used to save critical data on an iPhone, iPad, or wearable device when it lacks its own internet connection.
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The 'ad hoc network' refers to the potential for a set of mobile devices that are joined via NFC, wi-fi, or Bluetooth to form their own mobile network which can operate to save important files from a device that momentarily can't connect to a cloud backup service like iCloud.
"In many situations, the user of a mobile device in the ad hoc network may be collecting data (eg, photos, notes) at a time where there is no connectivity with a data backup server. If the mobile device is damaged, lost or stolen during this period of no connectivity, the data may be lost," Apple explains of its purpose.
Of course, it wouldn't be wise to share important files with strangers who probably wouldn't appreciate others consuming their device's scarce storage: Apple envisages something akin to AirDrop, where a device scans for a friend's device in the area and sends a request for them to participate in the backup.
A clever part of the system would only allow a friendly device to participate if it met one or more criterion, such as whether it has enough storage space, sufficient bandwidth, and battery charge. The system would also ensure the backup data being transmitted is encrypted and has a timestamp. The backed-up data would automatically be purged from the friend's device after a set time and also after the backup is sent to a network-based storage system.
Needless to say, this is just a patent and there's no way of knowing whether Apple will eventually decide to make this a feature of the Watch, handheld iOS devices, or Macs.


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Demystifying the Quota Share Treaty: Meaning, Mechanics, and Illustrations
Explore what a quota share treaty is, how it functions, and find illustrative examples to understand its application in reinsurance.
A quota share treaty is a type of reinsurance arrangement where the ceding insurance company transfers a specified percentage of each policy it underwrites to the reinsurer. This percentage, also known as the quota share percentage, is predetermined in the reinsurance agreement. Let's demystify the quota share treaty by explaining its meaning, mechanics, and providing some illustrations:
1. Meaning:A quota share treaty, often referred to as a quota share reinsurance or simply a quota share, is a reinsurance agreement where the ceding insurance company agrees to cede a fixed percentage of its risk and premiums from each policy it writes to the reinsurer. This type of reinsurance helps the ceding company reduce its risk exposure and manage its capacity by spreading the risk across the reinsurer.
2. Mechanics:The mechanics of a quota share treaty involve several key elements:
Quota Share Percentage: The agreement specifies the percentage of each policy that the ceding insurer will transfer to the reinsurer. For example, if the quota share percentage is 20%, the reinsurer will assume 20% of the risk and premiums for each policy.
Coverage Types: Quota shares can be applied to specific lines of business or to the entire book of business. For example, an insurer might have a separate quota share for property, liability, and other types of insurance.
Premium and Claims Sharing: The premiums and claims associated with the ceded portion are shared according to the specified percentage. If a policy generates $1,000 in premium, and the quota share percentage is 30%, the reinsurer would receive $300 in premium income. In the event of a claim, the reinsurer would pay 30% of the claim amount.
Consistency: Quota share treaties are typically ongoing, long-term agreements with a consistent percentage applied to all eligible policies under the treaty.
3. Illustrations:Here are some illustrations of how a quota share treaty works:
Insurance Company A: Insurance Company A writes a policy with a premium of $2,000 and a quota share percentage of 25%. Under the quota share treaty, they cede 25% of the policy to Reinsurer B.
Premium Sharing: Insurance Company A retains 75% of the premium ($1,500), while Reinsurer B receives 25% of the premium ($500).
Claims Sharing: If a covered loss occurs, Insurance Company A pays 75% of the claim, and Reinsurer B pays 25% of the claim amount.
Risk Reduction: Insurance Company A reduces its exposure to any single policy by spreading the risk with Reinsurer B, helping it manage its capacity and financial stability.
Profit and Loss Sharing: Under a quota share, both the insurer and reinsurer share in the profits and losses in proportion to the quota share percentage. If claims are lower than expected, both parties benefit. If claims are higher, both parties share the burden.
Consistency: Quota share treaties provide consistency in terms of the percentage ceded and are often used for a stable, long-term reinsurance relationship.
Quota share treaties are a fundamental component of the reinsurance industry, helping insurers manage risk, maintain financial stability, and access additional capacity to underwrite more policies. They are particularly suitable for insurers who want to reduce their exposure to large individual risks and achieve a consistent level of risk distribution.
Quota Share Treaty: Definition, How It Works, Examples.
A quota share treaty is a type of proportional reinsurance contract in which the insurer (ceding company) and the reinsurer agree to share premiums and losses according to a fixed percentage. This means that the reinsurer assumes a proportionate share of the risk associated with the insurer's policies, effectively spreading the risk and stabilizing the insurer's underwriting results.
How Quota Share Treaty Works:
Establishing the Quota Share Percentage: The insurer and reinsurer agree on a fixed percentage, typically ranging from 20% to 90%, representing the reinsurer's share of the premiums and losses.
Ceding Premiums and Risks: The insurer cedes a portion of the premiums and risks associated with its policies to the reinsurer based on the agreed-upon quota share percentage.
Reinsurer's Participation: The reinsurer receives its share of the premiums and is obligated to pay its share of the losses for the reinsured policies.
Claims Handling: The insurer typically handles claims administration for reinsured policies, but the reinsurer is involved in the process and ultimately responsible for its share of the claims payments.
Benefits of Quota Share Treaty:
Risk Diversification: The insurer can diversify its risk portfolio by transferring a portion of its underwriting risk to the reinsurer.
Capital Relief: The insurer can free up capital by ceding a portion of its liabilities to the reinsurer, allowing for increased underwriting capacity.
Stabilized Underwriting Results: The insurer's underwriting results become more predictable and less volatile due to the shared risk with the reinsurer.
Examples of Quota Share Treaty:
Property Insurance: An insurer cedes 50% of its property insurance portfolio to a reinsurer under a quota share treaty. The reinsurer receives 50% of the premiums and is responsible for 50% of the losses from covered property claims.
Casualty Insurance: An insurer cedes 30% of its casualty insurance portfolio to a reinsurer under a quota share treaty. The reinsurer receives 30% of the premiums and is responsible for 30% of the losses from covered casualty claims.
Health Insurance: An insurer cedes 40% of its health insurance portfolio to a reinsurer under a quota share treaty. The reinsurer receives 40% of the premiums and is responsible for 40% of the losses from covered health claims.
Quota share treaties are a common and effective form of reinsurance, particularly for insurers seeking to manage their risk exposure, stabilize underwriting results, and expand their underwriting capacity. By sharing premiums and losses with a reinsurer, insurers can achieve greater financial stability and enhance their ability to provide insurance coverage to their policyholders.


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An investigation into the mechanical properties of silicon nanoparticles using molecular dynamics simulations with parallel computing
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This study investigates the mechanical properties of cubic silicon nanoparticles with side lengths ranging from 2.7 to 16.3 nm using molecular dynamics (MD) simulation with parallel computing technique. The results reveal that the surface energy of the particles increases significantly as the particle size decreases. Furthermore, having passed the point of maximum compressive load, the phase transformation region of the particles gradually transfers from the core to the surface. The small volume of the current nanoparticles suppresses the nucleation of dislocations, and as a result, the maximum strength and Young's modulus values of all but the smallest of the current nanoparticles are greater than the corresponding values in bulk silicon. Finally, it is found that the silicon nanoparticles with a side length of 10.86 nm exhibit the greatest maximum strength (24 GPa). In nanoparticles with shorter side lengths, the maximum strength decreases significantly as the volume of the nanoparticle is reduced.


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Effects of operating factors in the coal gasification reaction
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The effects of operating factors on a gasification system were reviewed by comparing a computational simulation and real operation results. Notable operation conditions include a conveying gas/coal ratio of 0.44, an oxygen/coal ratio of 0.715, a reaction temperature of 1,000 °C, and reaction pressure of 5bar in the case of Adaro coal; based on this, the cold gas efficiency was estimated as 82.19%. At the point of the reaction temperature effect, because the cold gas efficiencies are more than 80% when the reaction temperatures are higher than 900 °C, the gasifier inner temperature must remain over 900 °C. At high reaction temperature such as 1,400 °C, the reaction pressure shows little effect on the cold gas efficiency. The addition of steam into the gasifier causes an endothermic reaction, and then lowers the gasifier outlet temperature. This is regarded as a positive effect that can reduce the capacity of the syngas cooler located immediately after the gasifier. The most significant factor influencing the cold gas efficiency and the gasifier outlet temperature is the O2/coal ratio. As the O2/coal ratio is lower, the cold gas efficiency is improved, as long as the gasifier inner temperature remains over 1,000 °C. With respect to the calorific value (based on the lower heating value, LHV) of produced gas per unit volume, as the N2/coal ratio is increased, the calorific value per syngas unit volume is lowered. Decreasing the amount of nitrogen for transporting coal is thus a useful route to obtain higher calorific syngas. This phenomenon was also confirmed by the operation results.


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These ice cubes are beginning to melt.
- The definition of melt is to turn from a solid to liquid as a result of exposure to heat.
- An example of melt is what an ice cube does when exposed to the sun.
- An example of melt is what you do to an ice cube when you put it in the microwave.
- An example of melt is the effect of adding ice or sugar to ice to lower the freezing point.
- Melt is defined as to become more emotional or loving, or to cause someone to become more emotional or loving.
- An example of melt is when you see a little puppy dog and your heart gets full.
- An example of melt is what the little puppy dog does to your heart.
- to change from a solid to a liquid state, generally by heat
- to dissolve; disintegrate
- to disappear or cause to disappear gradually: often with away
- to merge, or appear to merge, gradually; blend: the sea melting into the sky at the horizon
- to soften; make or become gentle and tender: a story to melt our hearts
Origin of meltMiddle English melten from Old English intransitive verb meltan, transitive verb mieltan from Indo-European an unverified form meld-, soft from base an unverified form mel-, to grind from source mill
- a melting or being melted
- something melted
- the quantity melted at one operation or during one period
- a dish, esp. a grilled sandwich, containing or covered with a layer of melted cheese: a tuna melt
melt in your mouth
- to require little or no chewing: said of tender foods
- to taste especially delicious
verbmelt·ed, melt·ing, melts
- To be changed from a solid to a liquid state especially by the application of heat.
- To dissolve: Sugar melts in water.
- To disappear or vanish gradually as if by dissolving: The crowd melted away after the rally.
- To pass or merge imperceptibly into something else: Sea melted into sky along the horizon.
- To become softened in feeling: Our hearts melted at the child's tears.
- Obsolete To be overcome or crushed, as by grief, dismay, or fear.
- To change (a solid) to a liquid state especially by the application of heat.
- To dissolve: The tide melted our sand castle away.
- To cause to disappear gradually; disperse.
- To cause (units) to blend: "Here individuals of all races are melted into a new race of men" ( Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecoeur )
- To soften (someone's feelings); make gentle or tender.
- A melted solid; a fused mass.
- The state of being melted.
- a. The act or operation of melting.b. The quantity melted at a single operation or in one period.
- A usually open sandwich topped with melted cheese: a tuna melt.
Origin of meltMiddle English melten from Old English meltan ; see mel-1 in Indo-European roots.
(countable and uncountable, plural melts)
- Molten material, the product of melting.
- The transition of matter from a solid state to a liquid state.
- The springtime snow runoff in mountain regions.
- A melt sandwich.
- A wax-based substance for use in an oil burner as an alternative to mixing oils and water.
- (UK, slang) an idiot.
- The capital of France is Berlin.
- Shut up you melt!
(third-person singular simple present melts, present participle melting, simple past melted or rarely molt, past participle melted or molten)
- (ergative) To change (to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
- I melted butter to make a cake.
- When the weather is warm, the snowman will disappear; he will melt.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To dissolve, disperse, vanish.
- His troubles melted away.
- (figuratively) To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.
- (intransitive, colloquial) To be very hot and sweat profusely.
- Help me! I'm melting!
From Middle English melten, from Old English meltan ("to consume by fire, melt, burn up; dissolve, digest") and Old English mieltan ("to melt; digest; refine, purge; exhaust"), from Proto-Germanic *meltanÄ… ("to dissolve, melt") and Proto-Germanic *maltijanÄ… ("to dissolve, melt"), both from Proto-Indo-European *(s)mel- ("to beat, crush, grind"). Cognate with Icelandic melta ("to melt, digest").