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Squirrels typically mate once or twice a year, producing litters of two to eight babies, though only 25 percent of the babies reach adulthood. This high reproduction rate combined with a relatively long lifespan means that squirrels usually establish an ongoing presence in areas where food, water, and shelter are readily available.
"How To Use Deterrents To Stop Damage Caused By Nuisance Wildlife In Your Yard" IFAS University of Florida.


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Assistant Professor in Communication at the Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos University), Brazil. He holds a PhD in Communication from the University of São Paulo. Coordinator of DigiLabour Research Lab, and the editor of DigiLabour newsletter. Principal Investigator for the Fairwork project in Brazil. His research interests include digital labour, work & AI, platform cooperativism, datafication, workers' organisation, communication and work. See Rafael's recently published Contextualizing Platform Labor with Jack Qiu, this article in TripleC, and a full list of Rafael's publications.
Research overview:
The hidden labour of Brazilian women on AI platforms
The aim of this research is to analyse the labour of Brazilian women on AI platforms, considering intersections between gender, Global South and class composition perspectives. There are inequalities involving local workers and so-called global platforms. There is no 'digital labour universalism' or a homogeneous and unique notion of global workforce. There are, in fact, diverse work and AI scenarios around the world, including Brazilian AI platforms. The hidden labour in these AI platforms accelerate the platformisation of labour from the process of 'taskification of labour' and the data production for automation. Furthermore, platformisation, or, heteromation of labour has gender perspectives, from the materialities and infrastructures of the platforms to the working conditions. In a Global South perspective, informal work is not an exception, but historically the way of life of most workers, an ordinary state. The change is that informal work – also with gender issues involved – are now platformised. There are connections among human labour, data and planetary resources, considering data as a form of capital for AI companies, expropriating and colonising workers' resources. Is it possible to say that there is an AI colonialism involving hidden labour for AI platforms? Most research on labour and AI focuses on the Global North, highlighting countries such as the United States and France, with a centrality of Amazon Mechanical Turk. The Latin American scenario is less well known in academic research on labour and AI in the Global South in relation to countries like the Philippines and India. In Brazil, existing research to date focuses only on Amazon Mechanical Turk and has no gender perspectives. These researchers argue that the majority of workers are men. Nevertheless, what about women? What is it like to be a Brazilian woman – and thus, from the Global South – working for AI platforms? How are their working conditions? What are the AI imaginaries involved in their relationship with work? How gender and territory issues affect their working experiences?


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Quality and reliability analysis of youtube videos about branched-chain amino acids supplements: a pilot study
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CitationGünalan, E., Turhan, S., Yıldırım, B., Kaya Cebioğlu, İ. & Çonak, Ö. (2022). Quality and reliability analysis of youtube videos about branched-chain amino acids supplements: a pilot study. In U. Acaröz (Eds.). International congress on biological and health sciences. (pp. 342). ICBH
Abstract: The branched-chain amino acids (i.e. leucine, isoleucine and valine) (BCAA) play role in stimulating protein synthesis, recovery processes from exercise and protection of mental health after prolonged exercise. However, unconscious intake of BCAA supplements may contribute to the progression of pathological conditions such as renal failure and cancer, especially in unhealthy people. Social media tools such as YouTube and etc. are effective platforms to promote the use of such supplements. The aim of the study was to determine quality and reliability of branched-chain amino acids supplements related English videos on YouTube. "BCAA" and "BCAA supplements" terms were searched as key words and the mostly viewed 100 videos were obtained for each term. Unrelated to BCAA, non-Turkish and duplicated videos were excluded from study. Following the exclusion criteria, 9 videos were selected from 200 videos. The duration of videos, the number of like, the number of views and job of the person in the video were recorded. The quality and reliability of information on videos were evaluated using DISCERN, Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria and global quality score. The job of the person in videos was mostly fitness trainer (%88). The mean of DISCERN score was 41.5 ± 13.2, the mean of JAMA score was 1.2 ± 0.4 and the mean of global quality score was 2.6 ± 1.1. There was significantly positive correlation between JAMA score and video duration (r=0.8, p<0.05). According to findings, mostly viewed Turkish videos about BCAA were mostly low and average quality. Sports supplements are products consumed globally, and large-scale studies with much more videos are needed to identify the potential risk.

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Social Structure of Ancient China
Let's learn about China's social structure
Description: Peasants Of Ancient China
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A. Which groups made up China's Social structure?
*In first class were the kings and nobles; they were at the highest level.
*Then came the lords and warriors, they were in the second class.
*Lastly were the peasants, they were in the lowest class.
B. What were the rights and responsibilities of each group?
*The kings lead the government and gave land to different lords.
*The lords' responsibilities were to pay the taxes to the king and provided warriors to protect the land.
*Peasants farmed the nobles land and worked for the nobles and kings.
C. Why were some groups more powerful than others?
*They were more powerful because they were wealthy and known.
* They had a lot more resources than others.
D. Why were boy children highly valued in Ancient China's society?
*Boys were valued girls more because they were the ones that passed down the family names to their families.
*When their parents got old, the boys were the ones that took care of their parents.
E. Compare and contrast ancient China's social structure with the United States (our country)
*They are similar because the kings and president are in the highest class.
*In the second class in the U.S. are educated adults like lawyers and surgeons and people in the army like marines. While in china it is the warriors.
*In the lower class are the homeless and the citizens of
The U.S. In ancient China it is the servants and the slaves.

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text: Scott?s painting was inspired by Edmund Spencer?s sixteenth-century poem 'The Faerie Queen?. In the poem, Una is the beautiful young daughter of a king and queen who have been imprisoned by a ferocious dragon. Una undertakes a quest to free her parents, but on her journey she encounters a fierce lion. The lion is so captivated by Una?s innocence and beauty that he abandons his plan to eat her, and vows instead to become her protector and companion. Scott shows Una gently resting her fingers in the lion?s terrific mane, as they make their way through the autumnal wood together. This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1860, but Scott returned to the picture much later in his life and retouched various parts, including Una?s face and dress.


text: Description: A portion of Bachiene's 1785 map of the Southeastern United States and the Mississippi River Valley based on Rigobert Bonne's map. Florida is shown extending westward to include Mobile (AL) and Biloxi (MS). Digitization provided by the USF Libraries Digitization Center. Rare Maps Collection: G3860 1785.K3. Notes from USF Library: Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Paris and Ferro. Based on Rigobert Bonne's Carte de la Louisiane, et de la Floride. Scale ca. 1:6,300,000. Dimensions: 32 x 22 cm. Source: Willem Albert Bachiene, Atlas tot Opheldering der Hedendaagsche Historie (Amsterdam, :, 1785) Map Credit: Courtesy of the Special Collections Department, University of South Florida.


two Simple Strategies to Tell Fraudulent Signals By True Trading Opportunities
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To activate the function, follow the instructions:
1. Open «Timesheets»
2. Click on the «Calculate/Hide salary»
3. After reloading the page, pay attention to the new columns
Rate — the employee's hourly pay, which is set in the form of user editing (see below);
Salary — calculated salary;
Currency — a monetary unit.
If after pressing the button «Calculate/Hide salary» there are no new columns, you need to clean the cache. For example, press a combination Ctrl+F5 for Google Chrome.
How to set the employee's hourly pay (Rate)?
1. Open «Active Employees»
3. Updated information will appear in the «Rate» column
The program automatically calculates salary — the number of worked hours is multiplied by the rate.


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WebMD Medical News
Louise Chang, MD
Nov. 15, 2007 -- Your name may help put you at the head of the class or
leave you in the strikeout column, a new study shows.
The researchers report that MBA students whose first or last names start
with the letters A or B tend to make better grades than those whose names start
with C or D.
What's more, Major League baseball players whose names begin with the letter
K strike out more often than those whose names don't start with K, the letter
used to record strikeouts.
So say Leif Nelson, PhD, and Joseph Simmons, PhD, in December's edition of
Nelson works at the Rady School of Management at the University of
California at San Diego. Simmons works at Yale University's School of
Together, they studied the effect that certain initials have on certain
measurements of success.
They also found that law school applicants whose names began with A or B
were more likely to get into top-ranked law schools than those with other
What gives with the name game?
Nelson and Simmons suggest that people have a subtle bias toward the letters
in their monogram.
"For example," they write, "Toby is more likely to buy a Toyota,
move to Toronto, and marry Tonya than is Jack, who is more likely to buy a
Jaguar, move to Jacksonville, and marry Jackie."
So they reason that Christine may not find a C grade quite so bad as
To test the theory, the researchers presented online word puzzles to 225
people. Before tackling the puzzles, the researchers mentioned prizes for
success or consolation prizes for failures.
The prizes were labeled with a letter, such as "Prize X."
When their first names matched the initial on the consolation prize, they
solved fewer puzzles.
Of course, the researchers aren't suggesting that anyone judge a person by
There's no reason Kevin couldn't be a baseball star. And the theory doesn't
cover the whole alphabet, so William and Zena aren't doomed to bad grades.
SOURCE: Nelson, L. Psychological Science, December 2007.
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International Experience Canada (IEC)
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program offers young citizens the opportunity to travel and work in Canada for a set period of time, ranging from six to 24 months (depending on the participant's country of origin). This program allows individuals to enter Canada through one of three streams: Working Holiday, Young Professional, or International Co-op Internship. Recently, program delivery instructions (PDI) for the IEC program have been updated.
The Canadian government has made four amendments to this program to ensure the safety and satisfaction of both participants and host countries alike.
Bilateral Agreements and Arrangements
The new bilateral agreements and arrangements are as follows:
- Austria: Working Holiday category added.
- Chile: Frequency of participation changed to 2 participations. Repeat category is permitted to participants from Chile (under the 3 categories) instead of 1 participation.
- Czech Republic: A note has been added for Czech nationals applying under International Co-op (Internship).
- Japan: Residence requirements for Japanese candidates corrected.
- Netherlands: Residence requirements for applicants under the 2 categories corrected.
- Sweden: Residence requirements for applicants under the 2 categories corrected.
The government made updates to participation eligibility requirements.
- Citizenship and residency:
- Clarification made on how candidates can determine residency.
- Age requirements:
- Clarification made regarding age requirement for Austrian candidates.
- A note added to provide guidance on age requirement for foreign nationals who apply through recognized organizations.
- Previous participation or discontinuous stay:
- Clarification made regarding the policy on repeat participation for foreign nationals who apply through recognized organizations
- Applicant not accompanied by dependents:
- Medical examination:
- Two bullets added to provide general guidance on who is required to have an immigration medical examination.
- Police certificate:
- Clarification made that the 6-month period must be consecutive and not cumulative.
For further clarification and more detail on these amendments, visit the official program delivery update.


Panorama of the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco, California, USA
This photograph is a panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay, including the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and Alcatraz. The camera is located on the north side of the bridge, in the Marin Headlands, looking southeast towards the bridge and San Francisco. The photo was taken shortly after sunset, so the sky is beginning to darken and the city lights are coming on.
At full size, this panorama is 222 megapixels. It has an aspect ratio of 3 to 1, so it is ideal for some of the more common panoramic frames. I have an even wider panorama with a 6 by 1 aspect ratio with a similar view.
The Golden Gate Bridge
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge is probably one of the most photographed bridges in the world. There are certainly no shortage of photos of this bridge. Doing a quick image search on Google will show you exactly what I mean. That said, I am a photographer living in the Bay Area. As such, I have a few of my own to contribute to the growing pile, and this photo is one of them.
The Golden Gate Bridge spans the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The bridge connects San Francisco (southern end) and Sausalito (northern end) along the scenic California State Route 1.
The Bay Area, Northern California
Long Exposure Photography
Long exposure photography, as the name implies, simply refers to photographs taken with relatively long exposure times. Typically, the photographer wishes to capture the movement of one or more elements within a scene over the course of the exposure. The resulting photograph then reflects this movement in some way. This technique can be used to create various effects, and thus is a useful technique for photographers to know.
Taking long exposure photographs can be a bit tricky. First and foremost, the photographer needs to imagine what is going to happen in the scene over time and how that will affect the final result. There are several technical aspects to take into account as well.
As with all forms of photography, managing the light in a photograph is important. Long exposure times can add yet another layer of complexity to lighting. Not only does the light build up over a longer period of time, but it may also move around and/or change in intensity. The exposure settings on the camera also govern how the movement will be captured, including how much overall movement is captured and how much each element of the scene contributes to the final image. Many factors, such as how bright an object is, how reflective it is (e.g. glossy vs matte), how fast it is moving, the use of flashes, and so on, all play a role in how an object will show up in a long exposure photograph.
Secondary effects, such as camera shake and sensor noise, have a higher chance of affecting long exposure photographs as well. Digital camera sensors tend to generate more noise when they are exposed for longer periods of time. Camera shake can become a factor as well. Even small, subtle movements can affect the sharpness of the image. For example, cameras are commonly placed near roadways when photographing the light trails created by cars driving at night. Vibrations caused by those cars can subtly and constantly shake the camera, introducing a slight blur in the final photograph.
More examples of long exposure photographs that I have taken can be found here.
Here are some more panoramas that I have taken.


The mathematical method explained
A full academic research paper, for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, is currently in preparation. That paper will contain all the details of the alt-3 method, along with the mathematical justification for its use to produce routinely better league-table rankings.
For now, we will show here the key mathematical formulae behind the method — for those who enjoy such things!
The mathematical model
The essence of alt-3 is to determine two numeric, nonnegative-valued strengths, which we label \(h_i\) (for home strength) and \(a_i\) (for away strength), for each team \(i\) in the league, on the basis of the team's match results to date within the current season. The scale on which team strength is measured is such that the average strength value is 1.
The strengths \(h_i\) and \(a_i\) are formally parameters in a statistical model — a model which specifies the probability of every possible match outcome for the whole season.
Specifically, when home team \(i\) plays away team \(j\), the three possible match outcomes (that is to say: \(i\) wins, \(j\) wins, or a draw) are taken to have the following probabilities:
\[\textrm{pr}(i\textrm{ beats }j)={h_i \over h_i + a_j + \delta(h_i a_j)^{1/3}}\] \[\textrm{pr}(j\textrm{ beats }i)={a_j \over h_i + a_j + \delta(h_i a_j)^{1/3}}\] \[\textrm{pr}(\textrm{draw})={\delta(h_i a_j)^{1/3} \over h_i + a_j + \delta(h_i a_j)^{1/3}}\]
The model depends on one further parameter, in addition to the team-specific strengths \(h_i\) and \(a_i\). This is \(\delta\), the 'prevalence of draws' parameter. The specific interpretation of \(\delta\) is that the probability of a draw between two average-strength teams (that is, teams \(i\) and \(j\) with \(h_i = a_j = 1\)) is \(\delta / (2 + \delta)\). Thus, for example, the value \(\delta = 1\) would imply that the probability of a draw in such a hypothetical match between average teams is \(1/3\).
Isn't that just a generalized Bradley-Terry model?
Yes, it is!
(But that is a nerdy question, of course. Don't worry if you have never heard of the Bradley-Terry model before. The main point of this part of the page is to say briefly where that strange-looking 1/3 power comes from, in the formulae above — and why it is important.)
The Bradley-Terry model, and variants of it, are well established in the ranking of sports players and teams. A well-known example is the Krach method that is used in US college hockey (i.e., ice hockey). And the Elo rating method, well known especially for its use to rank chess players, is also closely related to the Bradley-Terry model.
The probabilities shown above are in fact very similar to the model introduced in Davidson and Beaver (1977), which extends the Bradley-Terry model to handle draws (ties) and a home-advantage effect (or 'order effect'). The differences are:
 - the power 1/3 that appears in our formulae above, which determines how the probability of a draw relates to relative team strengths; whereas the Davidson-Beaver model has power 1/2 instead.
 - our model allows home advantage (or perhaps disadvantage) to be different for different teams; whereas in the Davidson-Beaver model the ratios \(h_i / a_i\) are assumed to be all equal to a single 'home advantage' parameter.
The reason for the power 1/3 is simple: in modern football leagues, three league points are awarded for a win, and 1 for a draw. It is long established that the Davidson-Beaver model, with its 1/2 power, would always reproduce correctly the final league standings in a full round-robin tournament, provided that the points system is '2–1–0', i.e., two points for a win and one for a draw. The appropriate modification for a 3–1–0 points system is to use power 1/3 instead of 1/2.
The use of power 1/3 is crucial, for a coherent ranking that takes into account schedule strength in football leagues. The use of power 1/3 ensures that whenever schedule-strength differences are absent, the model-based 'retrodictive' ranking agrees exactly (as it surely must!) with the official league table. This is particularly important, of course, at the end of the season, when the full double round-robin tournament structure exactly eliminates all schedule-strength differences.
How are the team strengths determined?
The strengths (and also the value of the draw-prevalence parameter \(\delta\)) are determined so as to make the above probabilities fit as well as possible to the actual match results seen already.
The standard statistical method for this is the method of maximum likelihood. This method finds the unique values of strengths \(h_i, a_i\) that yield exact agreement between:
 - the actual league points totals to date for each team, home and away; and
 - the expected league points, as derived from the above model, for the matches already played.
It is the choice of power 1/3 in the model that ensures that the method of maximum likelihood has this exact relationship with league points.
The 'schedule strength', 'effective matches played' and 'points per effective match played' summaries
Expected points per match
The assumed probabilities shown above, for the three possible match outcomes '\(i\) beats \(j\)', '\(i\) and \(j\) draw' and '\(j\) beats \(i\)', can be used straightforwardly to obtain team \(i\)'s expected points (\(e_{ij,\textrm{home}}\), say) in the home match against \(j\). With 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw:
\[e_{ij,\textrm{home}} = [3 \times \textrm{pr}(i\textrm{ beats }j\textrm{ at home})] + [1 \times \textrm{pr}(\textrm{draw})].\]
Let \(\bar e_i\) denote the average of all such \(e_{ij,\textrm{home}}\) and \(e_{ij,\textrm{away}}\) values, i.e., averaged over all of the matches played by \(i\) in a whole double-round-robin season. That is, \(\bar e_i\) is the expected (or projected) points per match for team \(i\) (both home and away) over the entire season — based on all of the current team-strength values \(\{h_1, a_1, h_2, a_2, \ldots\}\), and on the current draw-prevalence value \(\delta\).
The projected, season-long points per match rate \(\bar e_i\) is precisely the Rate column that is used to order the alt-3 table.
Expression in terms of 'schedule strength' and 'effective matches played'
For any match in which \(i\) plays \(j\), with \(i\) at home say, we define the schedule strength of that match for team \(i\) to be
\[1 - {e_{ij,\textrm{home}} \over \bar e_i}.\]
In this way, an 'average' match for \(i\) has schedule-strength zero. Tougher than average matches have positive-valued schedule strength; while easier matches than average have negative schedule strength.
The total schedule strength of all of \(i\)'s matches over the whole season is then (by design) exactly zero.
At any point during the season, we now define the effective number of matches played by team \(i\), by subtracting \(i\)'s total schedule strength (to date) from the number of actual matches already played by \(i\):
ePld = Pld − (schedule strength)
And finally we will see the reason for these definitions. The beauty of ranking via the alt-3 method is that, for \(i\)'s matches already played, the total league points accumulated by \(i\) (denoted by Pts in the league table) is exactly the same as the sum of the model-expected points — i.e., precisely the same sum that appears in \(i\)'s total schedule strength.
So we can now write
ePld = Pld − (Pld − Pts / \(\bar e_i\)) = Pts / \(\bar e_i\),
and hence the projected whole-season points per match for \(i\) can be usefully re-expressed as
\(\bar e_i\) = Pts / ePld.
This provides a cleaner interpretation for that all-important Rate column in the alt-3 table — an interpretation that completely avoids any (potentially misleading) predictive connotations. The Rate for any given team is best thought of as league points gained per effective match played.
The difference between the actual and effective matches played is the current (cumulative total) schedule strength for team \(i\). This is the key


Orange Belt High-Level Stances
These are stances in which you will be standing erect or nearly erect during the time you hold the stance. Some of these stances require very little effort or skill, while others can be quite demanding. Of course, we start with perhaps the most demanding stance first.
Hangetsu Dachi
Hangetsu Dachi is very similar to Sanchin Dachi with the exception that Hangetsu Dachi has the feet a bit more separated (front to back). In Hangetsu Dachi there is roughly one foot-length distance between the heel of the front foot and the toes of the back foot, though this should not be considered an exact measurement. The stance maintains the twisting and tension aspects of Sanchin Dachi and is, therefore, a very stable stance.
Hangetsu Dachi is often called the Half Moon Stance and is sometimes referred to as the Inward Tension Stance.
While practicing this stance have a training partner try to move you in various directions. Have them press you toward every angle of the Octagon to see where the benefits and weaknesses of this stance can be found. Also, have your training partner try to pull you forward and at times downward in the direction of each Octagon angle to better appreciate where this stance is beneficial.
You might then elect to compare and contrast Hangetsu Dachi and Sanchin Dachi to understand where one stance may be more applicable than the other.
We should also note that Hangetsu Dachi is used extensively in the Hangetsu Kata practiced by Shotokan Karate and several other styles. Portions of the Kata are done slowly to stress the importance of Hangetsu Dachi in developing more effective breathing and energy generation.
Seisan Dachi
Seisan Dachi involves placing the front foot directly forward such that the heel of the front foot is aligned along the octagon 3-4 axis with the toes of the back leg. Your center is directed toward angle 1 and the knees are slightly flexed. Both feet point directly toward angle 1.
This stance is commonly called the Universal Stance because it embodies a natural forward movement. The stance might also be referred to as a front heel-toe stance or perhaps a walking stance (not necessarily a contradiction of terms as you will come to appreciate over time).
In some martial arts styles, the back knee is pushed back making the back leg rigidly straight. This would be generally equivalent to our Han Zenkutsu Dachi. So again this suggests that there are cultural differences between various martial arts styles regarding the naming and structure of various similar stances.
Musubi Dachi Heiko
There is very little difference between this stance and Heiko Dachi. The only real difference is that the stance is initiated from Musubi Dachi. From Musubi Dachi simply shift your weight to the balls of your feet and then push the heels outward until the outer edges of the feet are parallel.
So rather than this being a specific stance, this specifies a form of stance transition. It defines a transition from Musubi Dachi to Heiko Dachi. Similarly one might specify Heisoku Dachi Musubi or Heiko Dachi Hachiji or even Hachiji Dachi Heiko. These are less commonly used references, but you get the idea.
If you watch Internet videos of people performing Kata you may want to pay attention to their preparatory footwork. You will often see the following sequence as practitioners perform their opening salutation:
 - Heisoku Dachi
 - Heisoku Dachi Musubi
 - Musubi Dachi Heiko
 - Heiko Dachi Hachiji
This is by no means universal. The most common transition is Heisoku Dachi Heiko. The second most common is probably Musubi Dachi Heiko. But you will over time notice a significant number of practitioners performing the above sequence.
Close T-Stance
The Close T-Stance is a modified version of Teiji Dachi in which the instep of the back leg is in very close proximity to (or touching) the heel of the front leg. This stance is often utilized when working with a weapon.
Qi Xing Bu
This simple stance is initiated from Sochin Dachi by turning the front foot to face directly forward as the toes are raised and the heel is placed directly onto the floor. The torso then rises upward slightly and draws backward to pull the front foot inward. Your weight is predominantly on the back leg and your hips and shoulders are positioned over this leg. The back leg remains slightly bent. The heels of both feet should form a straight line leading in the direction of local angle 1.
This stance (with Chinese origins) is often referred to as the Seven Star Stance or Tai Chi Heel Stance, but you will also often see it referred to as Strumming (or Playing) the Lute. The latter name refers to a specific sequence of movements in Taichichuan (Tai Chi) in which Qi Xing Bu is prominently featured. So Strumming the Lute refers to a movement in Taichichuan and not to the specific stance.
A rough English equivalent pronunciation of Qi Xing Bu would be something like "Chi Shing Bu."
Parallel Cat Stance
This stance is similar to Neko Ashi Dachi except that the front foot is moved back and to the side so that it is beside and parallel to the foot of the weight-bearing (pedestal) leg. We will refer to the foot that bears little or no weight as the "cat-foot." The cat-foot should be positioned so it is in vertical alignment with the hip joint on the same side. Both feet are pointed toward local angle 1 and the toes of both feet are aligned along the local Octagon 3-4 axis. Like Neko Ashi Dachi, the ball of the cat-foot will rest on the floor and nearly all of the weight is placed over the pedestal leg.
Crane Stance
The Crane Stance is similar to the Ippon Dachi, except the thigh of the raised leg comes parallel to the floor and the front foot touches the inside of the thigh on the pedestal leg just above the knee. The toes of the raised leg point directly downward. The pedestal leg is bent slightly to aid with balance and to provide fluidity of movement.
While this is a simple variant of Ippon Dachi we point it out because you will see many references to the stance in martial arts literature and videos. We would consider this to be one of many possible raised leg variants one might adopt with Ippon Dachi.
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What's the Difference Between a Ford 351 Windsor, Cleveland, or Modified Engine?
Despite all having a similar 351 cubic inch displacement, there are a few distinct types of Ford "351" engines, like this Cleveland pictured here. (Image/Jim Smart)
Engines are often identified by their displacement, like the ubiquitous Chevy 350, Mopar 440, or Ford Five-Oh.
But displacement alone isn't always the best differentiator, and nowhere is that more evident than with the Ford 351 engines.
Sure, '351' refers to the engine size, but there were essentially three major versions of the Ford 351—the Windsor, Cleveland, and Modified*.
*Officially, Ford never called these engines 400/351 Modified or 400M/351M. "Modified" was a slang designation originally applied by Ford enthusiasts, and the name just stuck. You'll also hear folks define the "M" as "Michigan" after the engine's original casting plant. The etymology doesn't really matter, it's just a way for us to distinguish it from the other 351 engines.
What version you have is very important to know, because major parts from each engine are not interchangeable.
To clear up any confusion, and to help you avoid buying the wrong parts, here's a quick rundown on each motor so you can know for sure what you've got in your garage.
(Summit Racing's Tom Lynch contributed to this article.)
The Three 351s.
351 Windsor
The 351W is named for the factory in Windsor, Ontario that produced them. It is part of the long-running Ford small block Windsor V8 family, which also includes the venerable Ford 302 (5.0L) V8. It shares the same small block V8 bellhousing pattern and motor mounts of the August 1964+ Windsor engines*. Key differences from the other Windsor engines include a taller deck height, unique firing order, and longer stroke.
*Pre-August 1964 engines (221/260/289) had a narrow 5-bolt bellhousing pattern, also referred to as the early V8 Windsor pattern. All post-August 1964 Windsor engines use a wider 6-bolt pattern (including all 351W), commonly referred to as the small block V8 pattern. The patterns are not interchangeable.
It's far more common than the 351 Cleveland, and though it doesn't have the "high performance" aura of its 351C counterpart, there is plenty of aftermarket support for it. Engine builders and hotrodders have no problems pulling gobs of horsepower out of these engines, and popular upgrades include cylinder heads, camshaft, headers, and intake manifold.
The 351 Windsor is a common sight under the hood of older Ford cars and trucks. (Image/Summit Racing)
351 Cleveland
The 351C was built in Ford's Cleveland, Ohio factory, and is part of the Ford 335 engine family. Back in the day, the 351C was considered the go-to Ford performance engine, thanks to its better-flowing cylinder heads and stronger crankshaft. Ford made both 2V and 4V cylinder head versions for the 351C, with the latter 4V heads being the more performance-oriented versions.
Unfortunately, Ford only produced the 351 Cleveland for five years (in the U.S. at least, Australia got the engine up until 1982). The engine's rarity makes it a more expensive platform for an engine build, though it's capable of making impressive power with the right upgrades. And, for what it's worth, there's still a ton of Blue Oval cache in saying you've got a real Cleveland under your hood.
351 Modified
The 351M is part of the same Ford 335 V8 engine series as the 351 Cleveland. It's based off of the 400 Modified engine (see note on nomenclature in opening paragraph), which was essentially a 351C with a longer stroke. Unlike the 351C however, the 400 block had the bellhousing bolt pattern of 385-series big blocks. It also had a higher deck height to accommodate the longer stroke.
As the 351 Cleveland faded away, Ford engineers reverted to the original 351C's 3.5-inch stroke, yet retained the 400's deck height to create the 351M. The bellhousing bolt pattern on the 351M uses the same pattern as the 385-series big block engines as well. (That means, even though they're related, transmissions, intake manifolds, and other parts may not be interchangeable between a 351C and 351M.)
It's also worth noting that the 351M was only available from the factory with a 2-barrel carburetor.
How can you tell the difference between the 351 engines by looking at them?
Three Easy Visual Differences Between the 351W and 351C/351M.
 - Radiator Hose. On a Cleveland/Modified engine, the radiator hose (and thermostat housing) sticks vertically right out of the top of the engine block. Windsor engines have the radiator hose and thermostat installed into the intake manifold, where it exits from the front of the engine.
 - Valve Covers. Windsor valve covers use 6-bolt covers, whereas the Cleveland/Modified uses 8-bolt covers.
 - Timing Chain. Cleveland/Modified engines have the timing chain recessed into the front of the block itself, and its timing cover is essentially just a flat piece of metal. The Windsor's timing chain attaches to the front of the engine and has an external timing cover typically made of cast aluminum.
Three Easy Visual Differences Between the 351C and 351M
 - Cleveland engines share a bellhousing bolt pattern with the Windsor family. 351M engines use the bellhousing bolt pattern of the 385-series Ford big blocks.
 - Due to a higher deck, the 351M's intake manifold is wider than a 351C.
 - Motor Mounts. 351 Cleveland mounts use two bolts to attach to the engine, whereas the Modified uses three.
If you're not sure what bellhousing you have, check out this handy transmission I.D. chart.
Why the Three Engines?
Though they share displacements, each motor was built and configured for different applications.
For instance, the 4V-351 Cleveland went in the top-tier performance cars, but the 2V351C engines could be found in a smattering of medium-to-full size 1970-74 passenger sedans too. By comparison, the 351M was used in 1975-82 passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs.
(Ford engineers however, seemed to have stuffed a 351 Windsor in darn-near everything short of their coffee makers.)
And that's what causes the confusion. Swaps between the three engines are common, so you can't always match the engine to the vehicle you found it in. And, given the lack of interchangeability between key components, it's absolutely critical to know what you're wrenching on.
To put it into perspective, Ford offered the 351 Cleveland from 1970-74 (in the U.S.) and the 351 Modified from 1975-82. The 351 Windsor was available from 1969-97, making it by far the most common engine of the trio.
As a final historical footnote, the introduction of the overhead-cam Ford Modular V8 in 1991 meant that the Windsor, Cleveland, and Modified engines represent the final pushrod V8s designed by Ford.
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 1. The 'M' actually does stand for 'Modified'. Reference the Ford Master Parts Catalog. Also a point of clarification, the M/400 also had a small bell pattern as well. I can provide pics of both as necessary.
 - Yes if you could I got an 80 f150 4×4 351 mod original engine but I never had a 351 m and not sure what I'm getting into rebuilding it
 - Years ago we called the 351M a "Michigan" or "Midland" because it was from the Midland Michigan plant.
 - Ben you are correct on both statements. And the 400 was not an M, just a 400 351 M was a modified 400
 - Just wondering is the 400 a big block or small people argue with me about all the time
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 Imo Ford never made a "big block" or "small block" that is a general motors designation. Ford had different series engines. But again my opinion.
 - The 335 series engines (C/M) share what's known as the basic architecture, bore spacing, etc., with the Windsor family of engines, commonly known as the Small Block Ford. That would make the C/M engines technically 'small blocks,' albiet different ones from the W's. They are not nearly as big as the FE engines or the 429/460's. Interestingly, the old Y-block engines from 54-64 have the same bore spacing, too. The 260/289 was an updated replacement for the Y-block. The 335 series, with its design dating back to the mid 60's, was originally intended to be the replacement for the 289/302, but government regulations and the oil embargo, mpg concerns, etc., in the early 70's changed all that.
 - Big block. The 351/W is the small block. I have had the (W) in a 93 F150 4×4 & a (C) in a 79 4×4 both were great motors.
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VISTA Training now offers a PC-based bulldozer simulator from Simlog. This instructionally designed simulation software puts trainees at the controls of a medium-sized bulldozer at work in a typical construction site. Seven simulation modules are structured to train entry-level operators on basic operation and core skills. Lessons begin with controls familiarization and progress to more complex tasks.
"This new dozer simulator is the perfect complement to VISTA's dozer training programs," said VISTA Training President Rick Longstaff. "By using them together, fleet owners can provide comprehensive yet cost-effective training to their operator candidates."
The operation of the bulldozer simulator can be customized to simulate the behavior of a wide variety of machines. For example, it can be configured to use separate foot pedals for the decelerator and brake, or just a single pedal that combines both functions. Blade speed can also be adjusted.
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The APICAD (International Association for the Promotion of the Online Intercomprehension) is a non-profit association under the French law (law 1901) that manages a web portal and a network of teachers and researchers.
This association was created to insure the continuation of the accomplished works made by the European network Miriadi: maintenance of the web portal, network activity, structure of language trainings. The specificity of the multilingual trainings made by the APICAD is that they are online and in networking groups: different classes in other countries with other languages where people work all together in a given time and make collective publications. However each class is free to adjust the terms and conditions of the online training to its own aims and priorities and consequently it is responsible for it.
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Periodic optimization of the ammonia-to-NOx distribution through AIG tuning is helpful for reducing operation and maintenance (O&M) costs as well as ensuring the long-term optimal performance of an SCR catalyst system. Backed by extensive field experience on over 800 SCR systems, CORMETECH provides state-of-the-art AIG tuning and optimization services to enhance the performance of the reagent distribution system. The purpose of AIG tuning is to ensure an even ammonia-NOx molar ratio distribution to the catalyst. Proper AIG tuning ensures maximum system performance, reduced ammonia slip, and can effectively extend the SCR catalyst life. The optimization process may also eliminate localized regions of high ammonia slip, which can lead to air preheater fouling.
The Multipoint Sampling System is capable of quickly and accurately performing AIG tuning to allow your system to operate at peak performance. The frequency of tuning is dictated by unit-specific conditions, including NOx distribution from the boiler and the style of AIG/mixer system in use. An annual check of the AIG distribution is recommended to maintain optimal SCR performance.
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I'm new to Qt. I installed Qt for VS2008 and integrated with my VS2010. I just want to know how to make HTTP requests. I've read about QtNetwork but QtHttp is obselete.
I also know about libcurl and curlpp, but I have problems installing it, and making it work with Qt.
What do you recommend, QtNetwork or curlpp? If QtNetwork, can you please give me a sample function or piece of code (and what class to use). If curlpp(libcurl), can you please point me to somewhere where I can find the steps to install it for Qt (or kindly explain)?
Thank you very much.
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libcurl and curlpp are great libraries, but using them adds a dependency to your project that probably you can avoid.
Recent versions of Qt recommend to use QNetworkAccessManager to make network requests (included http requests) and receive replies.
The simplest possible way to download a file is:
QNetworkAccessManager *manager = new QNetworkAccessManager(this);
connect(manager, SIGNAL(finished(QNetworkReply*)), this, SLOT(replyFinished(QNetworkReply*)));
When the replyFinished slot is called, the QNetworkReply object that it takes as parameter will contain the downloaded data as well as meta-data (headers, etc.).
A more complete example can be found in the Qt examples, you can read here its source code.
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Giuseppe is right, you don't need to use libcurl, curlpp and similar libraries. There is no need for that, Qt has a simple and working class on it own.
Keep in mind that the standard way of sending request and retrieving reply is asynchronous. You always have to connect the manager finished(QNetworkReply*) signal to a slot.
If you send multiple requests and don't want to add a slot for each reply, you can always run an event loop, and connect the managers signal to event loops quit() slot.
Something like this:
QNetworkAccessManager *manager = new QNetworkAccessManager(this);
QEventLoop *eventLoop = new QEventLoop();
QObject::connect(manager, SIGNAL(finished(QNetworkReply*)), eventLoop, SLOT(quit());
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Btw. don't know what are you doing. But if its a mobile app, I would recommend you switch from VS to QtCreator IDE. It has a nice simulator and a complete toolchain for mobile device testing.
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Chromium deportment in copper matte equilibrated with CrxO-containing slag
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An understanding of the behaviour of chromium in mattes equilibrated with chrome-saturated slags is essential for the prediction and control of chromium deportment in these melts. The main ore reserves of South Africa's platinum group metals (PGM) are associated with the Merensky and UG2 reefs of the Bushveld Complex. The gradual depletion of the pyroxenitic Merensky reef over the years has necessitated the PGM industry to exploit the underlying chromiterich UG2 reef. The problem with UG2 reef is that it contains significant amounts of chromium, this being typically 5% (reported as Cr2O3) against <1% for the Merensky reef (in concentrates). Chromium has a number of deleterious effects on base-metal smelting processes. Under given conditions, it forms chromite spinels, which can accumulate and, over a period of time, form undesirable build-ups resulting in reduced furnace operational volume. The chromite spinels also tend to increase slag viscosity, thereby impacting negatively on the slag/matte separation, which leads to matte entrainment in slag. Moreover, high viscosities lead to problems with tapping of the furnace melts. Finally it can be said that chromium that deports to the matte during smelting will normally tend to precipitate as spinels during subsequent converting, and lead to the formation of very stable and unwanted slag foams in the converter. In literature, there exists very little published work on the behaviour of chromium in sulphur-saturated systems such as matte-smelting furnaces. The few publications that exist in this area do not cover the effect of controlling all the pertinent variables simultaneously on the behaviour of chromium in mattes in equilibrium with chromium-containing slags. Hence the main focus of the oxygen fugacities on the mineralogical and deportment behaviour of chromium in a matte-slag system. All the three variables (temperature, oxygen fugacity (pO2), and sulphur fugacity (pS2)) were investigated at three levels. Temperatures studied were 1300°C, 1400°C, and 1500°C. Oxygen and sulphur fugacities were established by controlling the mix-ratios of purified carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, and argon. Oxygen fugacities were maintained at 10-10atm, 10-8atm, and 10-6atm; whereas sulphur fugacities were maintained at 10-6atm, 10-4atm, and 10- 2atm. In order to investigate the effect of each of these three variables (temperature, pS2, and pO2) at different levels of the other variables, a completely randomised 33 full factorial experimental design was adopted. The study revealed that chromium is generally present in matte as both dissolved CrS and as precipitated oxidic and sulphidic chromium spinel phases. It was shown that as the conditions become more oxidising (pO2 = 10-6atm), CrS (which is soluble in matte) becomes a predominant phase, and as the conditions become more reducing (pO2 = 10-10atm), the sulphospinel, daubreelite (FeCr2S4), becomes a more predominant phase. Oxidic chromium spinels were found to be present in matte under the more oxidising conditions (pO2 of 10-6atm) of this investigation. The presence of the above-mentioned phases was confirmed using X-ray diffraction. Subject to the experimental conditions employed in this research, chromium was found to partition the least to matte under the conditions of; low temperature, high pO2, and low pS2. Conversely, chromium was found to partition the most to matte under the conditions of; high temperature, low pO2, and high pS2.


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Accession Number : ADA307225
Title : Surface Recession Characteristics of a Cryogenic Insulation Subjected to Arc-Tunnel Heating.
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Corporate Author : NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HAMPTON VA LANGLEY RESEARCH CEN TER
Personal Author(s) : Pittman, Claud M. ; Brown, Ronald D.
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Abstract : Specimens of a cryogenic insulation, proposed for use on the space shuttle external tank, were tested in an arc tunnel over a range of heating rates, pressures, and enthalpies corresponding to the shuttle ascent environment. A regression analysis was used to correlate the test data. Correlation equations involving surface recession rate as a function of heating rate, pressure, and enthalpy were developed. These equations can be used to make total surface recession predictions for shuttle ascent flight environments. p3
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- The agricultural and food products produced in Galicia, after having passed the requirements for quality control established by Galicia Quality. Those benefiting from a quality seal of origin, such as designations of origin, protected geographical indications, etc., can access to it after a formal request for entry and only if they meet the specifications established by the certification mark.
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Narrative lawyering theorists have demonstrated the ways in which the dynamics of stories affect the way lawyers deliver and jurors receive messages within trial. However, relatively little attention has been paid to the distinctive ways in which stories are developed in bench trials. Examining three roughly contemporaneous bench trials, this Article illuminates how this trial format requires lawyers to be both performers and audience, alternating roles frequently, sometimes within the span of a breath or a gesture. The availability of feedback to the lawyer and the possibility of direct intervention by the fact-finder produce a stark contrast to what lawyers experience in jury trials. Moreover, due to their experience and training, judges are prone to interpret lawyers' choices in light of patterns of which jurors would be unaware. In sum, bench trial narratives emerge from a process of joint creative control that requires lawyers to make adjustments at every stage of the trial. This article both illustrates how complex these interactive bench trial narratives can be and provides guidance for developing stories especially well-suited to this particular and, of course, quite common litigation setting.
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Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as several Slavic countries in the Balkans, Lusophone Africa and South Africa.[1]
In the English language it is translated as Anthony, and has some female derivatives: Antonia, Antónia, Antonieta, Antonietta, and Antonella'. It also has some male derivatives, such as Anthonio, Antón, Antò, Antonis, Antoñito, Antonino, Antonello, Tonio, Tono, Toño, Toñín, Tonino, Nantonio, Ninni, Totò,, Tonini, Tony, Toni, Toninho, Toñito, and Tõnis. The Portuguese equivalent is António (Portuguese orthography) or Antônio (Brazilian Portuguese). In old Portuguese the form Antão was also used, not just to differentiate between older and younger but also between more and less important, In Galician the form is Antón, in Catalan Antò, and in Basque Antxon. The Greek versions of the name are Antonios (Αντώνιος) and Antonis (Αντώνης).
The name derives from Antonius, a well-known Latin family name, probably of Etruscan origin. The Roman general Marcus Antonius held that the origin of the name was Anthon (Ανθών), son of Hercules. This myth, recorded by Plutarch, was probably created by Marcus Antonius himself, in order to claim divine parentage. The name was in use throughout the Roman world which, at its height, comprised the whole of the Mediterranean and much of Europe as well as the Middle East. When the Roman Empire became Christian, the name continued in popularity because of the many great saints who bore the name. Later, the name was spread all around the world as Christianity was introduced to other locations (e.g. the Far East, the Americas, Australia, and Sub-Saharan Africa).
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Jacam Catalyst, a subsidiary of CES Energy Solutions, was formed from the recent merger of Jacam and Catalyst. The new company is the oilfield chemical industry's leading manufacturer and service provider. Headquartered in both Kansas and Texas, with over 50 locations throughout the U.S., Jacam Catalyst's decentralized business model is key to their providing innovative solutions to local problems.
Jacam Catalyst's decentralization bred challenges relating to the training needs of their roughly 800 employees. The company was reliant on instructor-led training (ILT), often conducted by its most experienced field technicians who are the company's subject matter experts (SMEs). This training methodology had the following issues:
Jacam Catalyst turned to Orbis Technologies to reorganize, streamline, and transform its existing training system and resources into an asynchronous, on-demand model. Based on our assessment, their needs were a perfect fit for an eLearning solution.
Initially engaged to develop a set of seven eLearning courses, the Orbis project team began by reviewing a set of existing PowerPoint and Word files used in and beyond training, conducting industry research, and augmenting our understanding via focused interviews with the SMEs. Orbis conducted the following analyses which were used to design the curriculum and develop a comprehensive blueprint and storyboard for each course:
The storyboards detail the information to be conveyed in each course, including audio scripts and various elements to aid in comprehension and retention, such as interactivity and knowledge checks. Orbis also created a template to use for all of the courses in order to tie them together visually under the Jacam Catalyst brand, and to include functionality such as the ability for learners to upload video clips of themselves performing tasks for their supervisors' review. Based on Jacam Catalyst's storyboard feedback, Orbis prepared the initial set of eLearning modules.
In addition to the courses themselves, Orbis consulted with Jacam Catalyst on the selection and implementation of a learning management system (LMS) to ensure effective delivery and results tracking in order to assess the success of the curriculum.
Jacam Catalyst has expanded the curriculum that Orbis is developing from the initial seven to 55 eLearning modules. As Orbis has learned more about Jacam Catalyst's specific subject matter, the time required of the Jacam Catalyst SMEs to provide source material and review the storyboards has decreased. Jacam Catalyst management has been pleased that the stakeholders are now able to monitor employees' completion of the courses and grasp of the subject matter. The standardized content in the eLearning also has helped the integration of the Jacam and Catalyst workforces.


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Dwyer Instruments, Inc. Solves the Wall Mount – Relative Humidity Error MysteryWall mount humidity sensors for building automation system (BAS) applications are produced and sold by several different companies and have a reputation of poor accuracy despite specifications from suppliers. There is a rational reason why these instruments appear to read outside of their stated accuracy, which in turn causes users to be frustrated with the results.
Most wall mount units for BAS applications are multi-variable instruments and often measure temperature and/or CO2 level in addition to relative humidity. The output signals are also more complex and may include BACnet and Modbus® communication protocols in addition to analog current and voltage outputs. Optional LCD displays for local indication of measurements are also commonly found in these devices. All electronic components included provide the parameter measurement, output, and display, which create additional heat inside the wall mount housing where the humidity sensor is located. Since relative humidity is the ratio of the partial pressure of water in the air divided by the saturation pressure of water in the air (of which the latter is a function of temperature), relative humidity is inversely proportional to the local temperature. This means that as the temperature inside of the wall mount housing increases relative to the room temperature, the internal humidity sensor will read lower values compared to the actual room humidity found in a stagnant airflow environment, such as an office. The stagnant airflow here is key. Humidity calibration chambers always have moving air systems to maintain uniform humidity throughout the chamber, so they do not reflect the stagnant environments that the wall mount sensors will later be expected to measure. When the wall mount units are returned to the manufacturer due to poor accuracy, they are inserted into a humidity chamber where the moving air ventilates the heat out of the wall mount housing. The humidity sensors are calibrated without the internal heat seen in a real world office environment. The wall mount sensors are then sent back to the customer who finds the units are still reading low when installed.
Dwyer engineers discovered this calibration conflict and devised the following solution which has been incorporated and is currently standard in the latest North American and European housing design options of the Series CDTA and CDTR wall mount products.
Solution: A separate temperature sensor is mounted on the outside of the wall mount housing and thermally isolated from the internal housing wall (see figure A). The internal humidity temperature sensor inside the housing is carefully calibrated to the outside temperature sensor so that minor variations in temperature between the inside and the outside of the housing can be determined. The saturation pressure of water is a well-known, complex function of only temperature. The humidity and temperature inside the wall mount housing is measured, and is always higher than the temperature outside of the housing. The difference of these two temperatures is used to compensate the humidity so that it indicates an accurate humidity measurement for the room. There are several other factors required to make this work in the real world, but this is the fundamental principle of the Digital Intelligent Temperature Compensation Algorithm (DITCA™) in the new carbon dioxide family of product lines now available for sale exclusively from Dwyer Instruments.
Note: Details of the Active Humidity Compensation are U.S. Patent Pending by Dwyer Instruments.


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Basic Pump Throughput Concepts
What is Pump Throughput?
The manufacturer of a vacuum pump supplies a chart for each pump showing pumping speed (volume in unit time) vs pressure. The example, for a fictitious pump, shows the pumping speed is substantially constant over a large pressure range.
By multiplying pumping speed by pressure at which that pumping speed occurs, we get a measure called pump throughput. We can tabulate those results, as shown in the table below, or plot them as a graph of pressure vs pump throughput. As is clear from the chart, pump throughput (which might also be called mass flow) decreases proportionally with pressure, at least over the pressure range where pumping speed is constant.
Pumping Speed Pressure Pressure x Pumping Speed
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Expressed simply, throughput is a measure of the quantity of gas the pump can remove from its inlet, at a given pressure, in unit time.
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Your Word documents are composed of sections, which you use to vary the layout. Insert Section Breaks to divide the document into sections, and then format each section the way you want. You can change the page orientation, margins, paragraph formatting, add columns, add or change page numbering and text in headers or footers, etc.
For example, you may have a chart that is landscape in layout, but your main document is oriented to be portrait. Insert a Section Break, change the page orientation, add your chart, and then insert another section break to change the page orientation back to portrait.
You can have a cover page with no numbering, a Table of Contents with roman numerals and the main document with regular page numbers, and different margins - all by using Section Breaks.
Click the Page Layout tab/ Page Setup group/ Breaks to open the dialog box. In the bottom half are the Section Breaks choices:
- Next Page inserts a new page with a new section.
- Continuous inserts a new section on the same page. (Useful for starting or ending columns)
- Even Page and Odd Page are used when you want the new section to begin on the next even or odd page. (An example would be at the beginning of each new chapter where you would want the first page to be on an odd page.)
Note: An important thing to remember about headers and footers in new sections is to make sure that Link to Previous is not highlighted if you want different text or page numbers in the header or footer in the new section. To change this, double-click in the header or footer and look in the Navigation group. Click on Link to Previous to turn it off.


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Early Overseed Transitioning
By Todd Lowe, senior agronomist, Florida RegionMay 8, 2012
|No turf thinning occurred in this non-overseeded fairway from a golf course in Ocala, Fl. that was sprayed every two weeks this past winter with pigments and fertilizers.|
While many golf facilities have moved away from winter overseeding in the Florida Region, it is still a practice that some courses conduct to improve turf color. Transitioning from perennial ryegrass back to the base bermudagrass takes place each spring and is usually just beginning at this time. Given warmer than usual temperatures this spring many courses in our region are reporting the transition is well ahead of schedule as it began over a month ago.
Some golf courses are struggling with overseed transition at this time. If multiple stress factors occur within a given area, severe turf thinning will occur. These factors include:
- Shade – Perennial ryegrass has a higher tolerance of shade than bermudagrass and grows more aggressively in shaded areas during the winter months. This inherent physiological difference gives ryegrass the ability to outcompete bermudagrass in shaded areas and large bare areas can result around trees and on north-facing slopes.
- Traffic – Carts, mowers and even foot traffic are especially stressful to turf during spring transition and can cause turf thinning. Bermudagrass does not grow when temperatures drop below 60°F and continual traffic during the peak play season in Florida removes its leaves. Meanwhile, ryegrass is actively growing during the winter play season and thus gains a competitive edge over the thinning bermudagrass.
- Nematodes – Plant-parasitic nematodes feed on turfgrass roots. Nematode feeding combined with the additional stress of perennial ryegrass competition can cause significant turf thinning during spring transition.
- Water Limitations – An additional stress factor that some Florida courses are dealing with this spring is a reduced ability to irrigate. The amount of water that can be used is governed by the five water management districts in Florida and some have become quite stringent on irrigation reductions. In addition to overall reductions in water allocations, several regions must comply with restrictions that only allow watering greens and tees three times per week and fairways once weekly. It is impossible to keep ryegrass alive without supplemental irrigation and this is causing rapid transition in many areas.
Soil cultivation and fertilization should be applied in thin areas to promote bermudagrass growth and quality. Also, if areas struggle with nematodes, the nematicide Curfew (1,3-D) should be applied to reduce nematode populations. Irrigation reductions are making turf recovery difficult as well because nematicides and most fertilizers must be watered in with irrigation.
Spraying tees and fairways on a regular basis with pigments and light amounts of fertilizers, or "liquid overseed" as it is often called, is continuing to gain ground in our region (see previous Florida Region update). Traditional overseeding with cool-season grasses is a stress to the base bermudagrass that causes turf thinning, whereas liquid overseeding improves turf growth, as it provides nutrients on a regular basis. Also, the turf remains actively growing for more of the winter season due to warmer canopy temperatures. Lastly, traditional overseeding must be mowed regularly throughout the winter whereas non-overseeded bermudagrass is mowed less often. For more information on liquid overseeding please don't hesitate to contact either of the Florida offices.
There is only one week left to take advantage of the $600 discount for pre-payment of TAS visits. Payment must be received by May 15 but the visit can be scheduled at any time during the year. Please contact our office to take advantage of this reduced fee.
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Clue: Neighbor of Hercules
We have 1 answer for the clue Neighbor of Hercules. See the results below.
- Neighbor of Hercules in the night sky
- Constellation next to Hercules
- Vega's constellation
- Neighbor of Draco
- Neighbor of Cygnus
- Constellation between Cygnus and Hercules
- Constellation with a music-related name
- Harp constellation
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Children Travelling Alone
Letting your little one fly alone can be a scary experience, but our comprehensive guide and friendly airline staff to assist you on the day will ensure your child has a safe and enjoyable journey.
How old does my child have to be to fly alone?
An unaccompanied minor (UNMR) is any child aged between 5 and 11 (not yet 12 years of age) who is flying by themselves and not travelling with a parent, guardian or immediate family member.
Children younger than five are not permitted to fly by themselves. Children aged 12 and over are considered 'adults' by airline ticketing standards, but parents can specifically request an unaccompanied minor service for children aged 12 to 15.
These age brackets are fairly consistent for most airlines, but it's important to contact your Flight Centre consultant to ensure your child qualifies as an unaccompanied minor.
Do I have to book my child as an unaccompanied minor?
Yes. You must make a specific booking for your child if they are travelling by themselves and meet the unaccompanied minor age requirements. Young passengers may not be able to get onto the aircraft if they are alone do not have the required unaccompanied minor booking.
Not all flights accept unaccompanied minors, so it's important to check with your airline or booking agent first. There are also restrictions on flights with transfers or stopovers which may prevent your child from being able to travel by themselves.
How do I make an unaccompanied minor booking?
All Flight Centre consultants are able to handle the finer details and make a booking for your solo voyager. There's a bit more to it than just booking the airfares, so it's a good idea to have a consultant liaise with an airline on your behalf so you can focus on getting your youngster ready for their big journey.
What documentation do I need for an UNMR booking?
Every airline has special unaccompanied minor travel documentation that parents or guardians must complete prior to flying – this includes information on the 'sender' and 'receiver' who will accompany the child at departure and arrival points.
Adults at both the departure and arrival points will need to present identification that matches up with the documentation given to the airline in order to send off or pick up the young guest.
Do unaccompanied minor bookings cost extra?
There is usually a specific fee for unaccompanied minors, which varies between domestic and international routes and carrier. Airfares are generally charged at an adult price although this may be different at the discretion of your airline.
Only a certain number of unaccompanied minors are permitted on board at one time (usually fewer than six), so it's important to secure your child's booking as soon as possible.
Young passengers flying by themselves are well looked after by both ground and cabin staff. At the airport, you must accompany your child through check-in and to the gate where a cabin crew member will meet you. Unaccompanied minors receive priority boarding so the crew can help them get settled, stow away their cabin baggage and answer any questions they might have.
Step-by-step at the airport:
 1. Arrive at the airport and make your way to the check-in and bag drop counters
 2. Have your personal ID and your child's ID ready, plus sender/receiver details to confirm with the airline staff
 3. After your child has received their boarding pass, go to the gate at least 30-minutes prior to departure
 4. A flight attendant will meet you at the gate and will go through paperwork before boarding
 5. The attendant will accompany your child on board and get them settled before other guests
 6. Wait for the aircraft to depart in case it has to return to the gate for any unexpected reason
Don't forget to bring:
 - The required unaccompanied minor travel documentation
 - Medical clearance forms if necessary
 - Your child's identification (birth certificate, passport or ID card)
 - Comfort items to make the journey less stressful for very young guests
Where will my child be sitting?
Unaccompanied minors are usually seated close to the cabin crew areas (the flight attendant jump seats near the exits or food service area), close to bathrooms and next to a vacant seat where possible.
What is the flight attendant's job with UNMRs?
The crew often devote a great amount of attention to their younger guests, making it a priority to ensure they are feeling secure and comfortable during the journey. Flight attendants check on UNMRs multiple times during the flight.
When the attendant accompanies the child on board they will show them to their seat, explain the entertainment controls such as volume and channel selection, show them where the bathrooms are located and explain how to use the call button.
In-flight food options for young guests
It's a good idea to make sure your child has some cash with them if they are on a flight that doesn't have a meal service or, alternatively, pack them some ready-to-eat snacks to take on board. Snack items available on in-flight menus often include fresh sandwiches, muffins, crackers with cheese, cookies, chips, chocolate, juice and soft drink.
If your child is travelling internationally, long-haul or on a domestic flight that includes a meal with the airfare, you are able to specify a kid's meal as well as any dietary requirements when you make the booking or no later than 24-hours before the flight. Ask your Flight Centre consultant about meal options when you book the airfare for your young jet setter.
Travel Tip: Sugary food and drink can sometimes cause motion sickness, especially if your child is already a little nervous. Make sure they have their own bottle of water to keep hydrated during the flight.
Kid-friendly entertainment options
When it comes to onboard entertainment, you are often able to specify on the unaccompanied minor forms whether you consent for your child to access the TV, movies and music options if free entertainment if provided.
On domestic or international flights that have in-flight entertainment, there is usually a selection of children's programs and movies either delivered via seatback screens or hand-held devices which can be hired at a cost.
Pack some items in your child's cabin baggage to keep them occupied during the flight, such as colouring-in books, portable DVD players or travel-friendly games they can play by themself. If your child has their own personal electronic device, here are our five favourite apps for learning along the way:
 - Pettson's Inventions
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Travel Tip: Make sure your child has their headphones or earphones if they are going to be listening to a personal electronic device.
Arriving safe and sound - what to expect
Possibly the most important part of the journey is your child's arrival at their destination. The unaccompanied minor forms require you to list a parent or guardian who will be picking up your little one at the gate once they have landed. and it is vitally important to ensure the same person who is listed on the form is the person who picks the child up.
Due to legal reasons, airlines are not permitted to hand over a child to someone who is not listed on the documentation or without ID, even if they are a family member.
Unaccompanied minors will be the last off the plane. The flight attendant will deliver them to their waiting parent or guardian along with the forms that were signed at the start of the journey from the departure point. These forms are again signed by the attendant and the receiver who is collecting the child, completing the final leg of their journey.
Travel Tip: If there's a chance someone other than the listed adult may have to pick up your child, list all prospective 'receivers' on the form just in case.
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From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
- "Immunity" redirects here. For the type mechanic, see Damage modification → Not effective.
Immunity (Japanese: めんえき Immunity) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Only three Pokémon can have this Ability.
Immunity prevents poisoning.
Outside of battle
Pokémon with this Ability can't take damage from poison outside of battle.
Pokémon with Immunity
In the manga
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
- If a poisoned Munchlax evolves and gains Immunity, it will remain poisoned as a Snorlax despite its Ability.
- The reason why Zangoose has this Ability may be because of its rivalry with Seviper, a Pokémon known for its Poison-type attacks.
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What turns you on? While it debunks one notion—that the feet are an erogenous zone--a recently published cross-cultural study suggests men and women answer that question in pretty much the same way.
"The basis of the claim that women have a greater diversity of erogenous zones seems, in part, unjustified," a research team led by Bangor University cognitive neuroscientist Oliver Turnbull writes in the journal Cortex.
"Women clearly experience higher erotic intensity for some body parts, but this effect seems to have been exaggerated in the popular media."
Women rated both the nape and back of the neck as highly erotic; men did as well, but not quite as strongly.
Turnbull and his colleagues conducted an online survey of 793 people, most of whom were residents of either Great Britain or South Africa. (The sample skewed young, with a mean age of just over 24.) Participants were presented with a list of 41 body parts and asked to rate their "ability to facilitate sexual arousal" on a scale of one to 10.
Not surprisingly, the genital areas topped people's lists, followed closely by nipples/breasts and mouth/lips (note our recent report on the importance of kissing). The nape of the neck also scored highly, as did the ears.
Answers were very similar across the board, regardless of gender, nationality, or sexual orientation. This suggests "the factors that determine the intensity of erogenous zones are not greatly influenced by individual life experiences and/or culture," the researchers write.
Feet and toes scored at the bottom of the list for both sexes, which would appear to refute an earlier theory suggesting they have particular erotic qualities. That said, several other body parts scored lower, including the shin, elbow, and nose.
At least in this sample, "men appear to have effectively the same distribution of erogenous zones found in women," the researchers write, adding the caveat that "for women, several body parts are rated at significantly higher levels of intensity."
For instance, women rated both the nape and back of the neck as highly erotic; men did as well, but not quite as strongly. Such small differences aside, it's nice to know that there's at least one arena where men are from Mars, and women are from... Mars.


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The research work, co-authored by the UNEC teacher was published in the magazine inclided into the largest reference database "Scopus" and "Web of Science".
The research work co-authored by the (English speaking) teacher of the International Economics chair at UNEC Khatai Aliyev on the topic "To work much or little? The impact of tax and life satisfaction comfort on work motivation: on Continental and Eastern Europe sample" was published in the magazine "Economics and Sociology" (ISSN 2306-3459 Online, ISSN 2071-789X Print).
The article analyses the impact of tax and life satisfaction on work motivation using the econometric assesment methods within the framework of the time series and panel data analysis on the sample of the Continental Europe (France and Germany) and the Eastern Europe (Hungary and Estonia). The empirical results indicate that there is a negative dependence on the life satisfaction and work motivation in different country samples. In the countries, where the working hours are higher (Hungary and Estonia) the wealth is preferred than leasure. However, in the countries with low working hours (France and Germany), this option is opposite, and people prefer to rest.
The co-authored research work of the UNEC teacher can be read through this link:
It should be noted that, the impact factor for 2016 year, calculated by the "Scopus" for the magazine "Economics and Sociology" is 0.617.


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The list and diagrams which are found on this page are part of Aigars Raumanis' Master's Thesis Saxophone music in Latvia: Collaboration of the composers and performers in the creation of musical pieces. The aim of this paper is to describe the cooperation of composers and musicians in the context of Latvian saxophone music, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The thesis consists of an introduction, 3 chapters and appendices. The first chapter examines the bachelor's and master's theses on saxophone music in Latvia to date. The second chapter presents the collected information with diagrams and tables, as well as explains the possible cause of this data. Third chapter focuses on the cooperation of specific musicians and composers, illustrating the information obtained with fragments of sheet music. The catalogue "Saxophone Music in Latvia _PHONE_" can be found in the appendix.
© Raumanis, A. (2023). Saksofonmūzika Latvijā: Komponistu un atskaņotājmākslinieku sadarbība skaņdarbu tapšanas procesā. Rīga: JVLMA


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Wipe-Clean Bilingual Coil Books are a fun way for kids to practice essential learning skills in both English and French! Do the exercises in this book with wipe clean markers or crayons. Learn by practicing. It doesn't matter if it's not right the first time. Just keep practicing until it becomes easy! Wipe off the marker or crayon with a dry, clean cloth. To clean the page surface further, use rubbing alcohol or any alcohol-based marker remover. Repeat the exercises again and again until you master the subject!
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Linux/CDorked FAQs
Last Friday (April 26), ESET and Sucuri simultaneously blogged about the discovery of Linux/CDorked, a backdoor impacting Apache servers running cPanel. Since that announcement, there has been some confusion surrounding the exact nature of these attacks. Rather than reinvent the analysis that has already been done, this blog post is intended to clear up some of the confusion.
When did Linux/CDorked first appear?
According to Cisco TRAC analysis, the first encounter was on March 4, 2013.
How is Linux/CDorked related to DarkLeech?
The appearance of Linux/CDorked coincided with a drop in the number of DarkLeech infections, an indication the attacker(s) may be one and the same.
Unlike DarkLeech, the Linux/CDorked infections appear to be only targeting Apache servers with cPanel installed. Conversely, DarkLeech was found on servers running a variety of control panels (or not).
Why are cPanel installs being targeted?
That cPanel installs are targeted does not imply attackers are exploiting a vulnerability in cPanel to gain access. Rather, Linux/CDorked exploits the fact that cPanel doesn't use a packaging system to install Apache. This, along with some logging differences, makes it much more difficult to detect the backdoor on Apache servers running cPanel, which is key to its success.
How are attackers gaining access to the host servers?
How the attackers are gaining root access to begin with is a separate matter, still unresolved. Attackers may have stolen login credentials via phishing, or via a localized infection on a management system, or simply by brute-force guessing the login.
Who are the compromised hosts?
The compromised host servers observed thus far have all been smaller, less mainstream providers. This is also in contrast to DarkLeech, which netted some significantly sized host providers in those attacks.
How many websites have been affected?
While there have been thousands of encounters with Linux/CDorked injected sites, decoding the URLs reveals only a few hundred compromised sites, unlike DarkLeech, which affected thousands of innocent websites.
The size (number of impacted websites) isn't the whole story, however. The Linux/CDorked attacks appear to be in concert with local trojan Medfos infections. The Medfos family of trojans installs browser extensions which automatically redirect search results when clicked. As a result, 37% of the encounters with the Linux/CDorked injected sites have been via searches performed on Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
What exploits are involved?
The Linux/CDorked attackers are using Blackhole exploit kit v4. Hence, when a Web surfer clicks through a link to one of the sites hosted on the compromised server, the visited URL is base64 encoded before the request is handed off to the malware domain. The exploits we've observed have been a mix of known PDF and Java exploits, no zero days. Thus far, all observed malware domains (the actual redirect destination) track back to 7 unique IP addresses:
Reference Links:
Apache Binary Backdoors on Cpanel-based servers
Malicious Apache Linux/Cdorked.A Trojan in Compromised Web Servers
Apache DarkLeech Compromises
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 1. Most of these guys change one or two lines of code to suit their needs. So even if this was a direct ripoff of DarkLeech it wouldn't mean anything. Infact, the term "Leeching" comes to mind when describing these scripts. Its hardly an indication that the attackers "may be one and the same."
 2. Its all very confusing...seems that there is something wrong that can really harm our websites.I don't know why these attacks are affecting Linux.
 3. I don't know why this is being called a backdoor, it's not. The fact that they're replacing the web server binary may be of consequence, but it's only one of many possible things the hackers could have done once root was compromised. The MOST important thing here is HOW root was compromised. Everything beyond that point is not really worth discussing. And any admin worth their salt and that cares about their servers is monitoring the checksums on their server binaries and would have picked up this binary change in a flash.
 4. Part of what my most recent copy of Medfos trojan attempted was looking up FTP passwords that might be on the system (tested the executable that had a PDF icon via malwr DOT com) My guess is that the trojans are stealing the passwords and then the blackhats merely logon and substitute the binaries. Good reason to use two-factor authentication *AND* never store passwords for websites, ftp sites, etc...


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The Visual Processing Library contains a set of optic flow algorithms that are usually provided as C code separated in a header and a source file. For most algorithms there exists a test implementation which can be integrated in the visual filter test program. The visual filter test program loads CDS files and runs the selected algorithms on this data.
The following algorithms are present in the library: