On a vast planet named "Yelda" within the ever-expansive emptiness of space, a civilization existed known as "Humanity." A singular member of this race being know as a "Human," these Humans had taken over the planet in a matter of mere millenia. It was not without struggle, however, as the beasts that roamed the lands were viciously more powerful than these Humans. Many beasts, such as the "Ifrit" blessed by the power of Hellfire, or the "Goblin" scourged by weakness, were able to rip these humans to shreds no matter if they were weak as dirt or tremendous as a star.
So how did "Humanity" arise from the ashes of never-ending war, victorious? It was all because of a single thing. Something that happened so suddenly, so quickly, that the beasts never had a chance to retaliate. Every single beast, no matter their power, disappeared one day. On that day, exactly 184,578 gigantic structures arose from Yelda, one for each of the beast races, excluding "Humanity." "Humanity" was spared from the sudden disapperance, blessed to roam Yelda without fear of being decimated by the beasts, freed from starvation at the hands of decimated crops and poisoned livestock.
The reason these structures arose was unknown until a brave group of Humans had decided to enter one. At the very moment that they walked through the door, cheered on by the supportive kingdom behind them, a voice rang out inside the head of every last Human on Yelda. What it said enlightened them, and they heeded its orders. After a mere day, every single human was now unrecognisable from before, as they were far more powerful now. They had unlocked the "Runic System."
This was the first of many gifts from this tremdous structure that shook the heavens and ravaged the earth. Only one name could suit this emperor of structures, sovereign of terror, king of rewards. It was hence named, on 23rd January 2218 according to the human calendar, The Infernal Dungeon.


In addition to DC circuit analysis and transient analysis, PSpice can be used to work steady-state phasor problems. To see the results of this analysis in the .OUT file, we will want to use a new form of the .PRINT command. In the first tutorial, we learned that the .PRINT DC command would not work unless we enabled it with the .DC command. This was the DC sweep command although we only allowed it to sweep a single value of voltage. We have a somewhat similar situation when we need to print AC values; i.e., we will use the .AC command to enable the .PRINT AC command to print our phasor voltages and currents.
Up to now, all our voltage and current sources were DC. We learned the syntax of the DC source in the first tutorial. The syntax for an AC source is very similar. The AC source is assumed to be a cosine waveform at a specified phase angle. Its frequency must be defined in a separate ".AC" command that defines the frequency for all the sources in the circuit. The unique information for the individual source is: the name, which must start with "V" or "I," the node numbers, the magnitude of the source, and its phase angle. Some examples follow.
Notice that the type, AC, must be specified, because the default is DC. If the phase angle is not specified it will be assumed as zero degrees. The units of the phase angle will be in degrees. As before, the "V" after the voltage value is optional, as is the "A" after the current value in a current source. The polarity of the AC voltage source is determined as if the voltage were a cosine function of ωt at t = 0. Then the node on the left is the positive node and the node on the right is the negative node. Similarly, the polarity of the AC current source is determined as if the current were a cosine function of ωt at t = 0. Then positive current flows into the source from the node on the left, passes through the source, and leaves the source from the node on the right.
A note of caution is needed here. By now, some of you may have discovered the "SIN" type of source by reading some of the supplementary material. The SIN is one of several useful source types (also EXP, PULSE, PWL & SFFM to name a few) that are used for transient analysis. Do not attempt to use SIN for steady-state (phasor) AC analysis nor for frequency sweeps. The SIN type is a time-based function for time-based analysis, whereas the AC type is used in frequency-based modeling. Since phasor analysis uses frequency-based models of circuit elements, always use the AC type as described in this tutorial for phasor analysis of circuits.
Before the .PRINT command will work, it must be enabled by the .AC command. The .AC command was designed to make a sweep of many frequencies for a given circuit. This is called a frequency response and will be discussed in a later tutorial. Three types of ranges are possible for the frequency sweep: LIN, DEC and OCT. At this time we only want a single frequency to be used so it does not matter which one we choose. We will pick the LIN (linear) range to designate our single frequency. Some examples of the .AC statement follow.
.AC LIN 1 60Hz 60Hz; <== what we want now.
The first statement above performs a single analysis using the frequency of 60 Hz. Placing the units "Hz" after the value is optional. The second statement would perform a frequency sweep using frequencies of 100Hz, 110Hz, 120Hz, 130Hz, 140Hz, 150Hz, 160Hz, 170Hz, 180Hz, 190Hz and 200Hz. This will not be used here. The third statement performs a logarithmic range sweep using 20 points per decade over a range of four decades. This will be useful later for studying frequency response of circuits.
We will analyze the following circuit at a frequency of 60 Hz.
Notice that the small signal bias solution yields zero for the voltages. This is the DC part of the solution which is zero in this case because there was no DC excitation. The AC analysis has been printed in blue. The voltage at node 3 is 120.3 -3.332° volts and the current through the capacitor is 6.014 86.67° amps. Theory predicts that the current through a capacitor leads the voltage across the capacitor by 90°, which it does.
M indicates magnitude, P indicates phase angle, R indicates real part and I indicates imaginary part, when these letters follow V (for voltage) or I (for current).


March 31 (UPI) -- Bolivia's President Evo Morales was scheduled to undergo surgery Friday in Cuba to remove a small, benign tumor in his larynx.
Morales, 57, left the central Bolivian city of Cochabamba for a flight to Cuba after midnight Friday and the surgery was planned at a military hospital in western Havana, said Rene Martinez, Bolivian presidential minister, in a statement on Cuban television Friday.
"The team of doctors determined the flu symptoms he experienced over the last few days aren't present anymore and he's cleared to have the surgery on Friday," said Martinez, who traveled with Morales to the Cuban capital.
Earlier this week, Bolivian Health Minister Ariana Campero said the tumor is on the left side of Morales' vocal box. He won't be allowed to speak for at least 48 hours after the surgery.
"I'm sorry to have to leave the country for reasons already known," the president said Thursday during a ceremony to hand over running of the government to Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera. Morales said he will be in frequent contact with the temporary leader.
Morales said his doctors believe it is "not a serious issue."
"I have no pain in my throat, just a hoarseness," the president said.
In January, the socialist leader said he began to experience hoarseness after a long speech to commemorate his 11 years in power. The hoarseness became a bigger problem after weekly addresses.
Earlier this month, he underwent emergency treatment for dysphonia, sinusitis and abdominal pain, and that's when the tumor was found.
Doctors recommended Morales, the first president of Bolivia who is a member of an indigenous tribe, have the surgery in Cuba.


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·Isn't �Emotional Intelligence' a contradiction in terms?
·Isn't there such a thing as too much emotion?
·It seems a �natural' for relationships, but do you think emotions belong in the workplace??
В·How can I learn it?
We do business through people, and with people. Work is relationships, and, whether you approve or not, emotions are at work. We don't leave them at home when we come to work. We are our emotions and we aren't a different person at work than we are at home.
Yes, there is such a thing as "too much emotion." The benefits of studying Emotional Intelligence are that you improve your understanding of your own feelings and how they influence you and those around you (as well as those of others), and how you think and behave, and ultimately, your emotions become more modulated.
One area that sabotages us, for instance, is when we become "flooded" or "hijacked." Something or someone makes you angry and you lose it. You might lash out, or withdraw, get physical and do something rash, use poor judgment, or sit in apoplectic silence (and then sabotage yourself), but whatever your reaction, what's happened is that the flood of anger has disabled your thinking brain, just when you need it the most. The aftermath can include regret, as well as fatigue, stomach pains, headaches, back aches, diarrhea … you name it.
On the other hand, if you think you've checked your emotions at the front desk, #1 they're more likely to sabotage you because you aren't mindful, and #2, you're missing a great ally. Emotions give us information. One Emotional Intelligence competency, for instance, is intuition. Without the information you get from your "gut feeling" or "basic instincts" you'll call many plays wrong.
Emotional Intelligence is the interface between thinking and feeling. We can think through the data, but it can only take us so far; otherwise, we'd always be able to pick a winner!
And #3, if you aren't mindful about emotions you will be less effective with people.
This does not mean turning you into a bleeding heart, or that screaming or crying on the job is the desired result. In fact, it's about managing emotions; understanding your own and those of others, and responding, not reacting. This gives you choices!
Why more effective with people? Motivation is an example. It's not a thinking word, as you know if you've �talked till you were blue in the face' trying to convince someone of something with logic and reason. Ultimately we are moved by our emotions, and we need to connect with others to access this. This has been said to be the difference between a "leader" and a "manager," which is a fair theoretical distinction, but in reality people's job titles don't always reflect what they do, or, more importantly, how they are.
Why moderation? Let's take a look at Empathy, one of the Emotional Intelligence competencies. If you're low in Empathy, you need it, and it can be learned. Hook up with a certified EQ coach and get into it.
If you have a strong ability at Empathy, you need to be able to use it as a tool; in other words, you use IT, it doesn't use YOU. It matters how you manage it. Understanding the feelings of the other person is valuable. Getting infected by them is not. Neither is practicing Empathy with someone who is toxic.
In his book, "Coping with Toxic Managers, Subordinates … and Other Difficult People: Using Emotional Intelligence to Survive and Prosper," (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0131409956/susandunnmome-20 ) Roy H. Lubit, a psychiatrist, identifies the behaviours of five types of toxic managers: narcissistic, unethical, aggressive, rigid and impaired. He suggests strategies for protecting yourself. Yes, protecting yourself.
When your Intuition (an Emotional Intelligence competency) informs you that you're dealing with someone toxic, it's time to take care of yourself, not try and "fix" them. People with strong Empathy often make this mistake. Lubit maintains these toxic behaviours are the manifestations of depression and fear. The Empathic person will pick up on the depression and fear, which is indeed worthy of compassion, but not at the expense of harmful behaviours coming your way. Misapplied Empathy and misunderstanding of how to use and enjoy it, leave you wide open to abuse, as well as likely to stick around too close and too long. "Understanding" the underlying feelings does not excuse the toxic behaviours, nor compel you to tolerate them.
Other Emotional Intelligence competencies would then come into play, such as Personal Power, Intuition, and Integrated Self.
Julian Barling, Ph.D., professor of organizational behaviour at Queen's University, Kingston, says aggression in the workplace is more likely when 2 factors are present: psychologically unhealthy people and psychologically unhealthy organizations. Dr. Barling feels it's easier to try and make organizations healthier than to try and weed out psychologically unhealthy individuals.
HOW DO YOU LEARN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE?
Reading about Emotional Intelligence is a starting point, but to really �get it' you have to put the competencies into practice. Coaching is the suggested venue for the crucial active-learning stage. Social and interpersonal skills can't be practiced in a vacuum, and you need feedback.
Most people find Emotional Intelligence to be "the missing piece" and the best way to understand it, is to experience it.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a suit bordering on money laundering against Air Marshal Adesola Amosu Nunayon (rtd) at the Federal High Court, Lagos.
Nunayon was charged alongside Air Vice-Marshal Jacob Bola Adigun and Air Commodore Gbadebo Owodunni Olugbenga. Other defendants in the suit include Delfina Oil and Gas Limited, Mcallan Oil And Gas Limited, Hebron Housing and Properties Company Limited, Trapezites BDC, Fonds and Pricey Limited, Deegee Oil and Gas Limited, Timsegg Investment Limited and Solomon Health Care Limited.
They were also accused of concealing 'proceeds of crime' and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(a) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) (Amendment) Act, 2012 and punishable under Section 17(a).
The accused were alleged of using the companies to convert and conceal the funds.
Nunayon and Adigun were said to have allegedly removed about N663.4 million from the NAF accounts between July 17 and September 16, 2014, to purchase properties at 50-52, Tenterden Grove, London (NW4 1TH) and 93B, Shirehall Park, London (NW4 2QU), United Kingdom.
They were accused of buying properties at 40A, Bourdillon, Ikoyi and on Sinari Daranijo, Victoria Island with N900 million and N1.5 billion respectively.
The anti-graft agency added that they also bought a property – Cappadol Mall – on Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Wuse II, Abuja at N750 million and another worth over N1.7 billion on Agobogba Street, Parkview, Ikoyi Lagos State among several others using the NAF's funds.
Meanwhile, the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo Isiokuwa, who signed the charge sheet, said 42 witnesses will testify in the case when the trial begins.
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On May 31 (16h-20h), The Spindle organises an interactive work session with its Inspiration Swarm and some other dedicated people about A Future We Want, (and how to get there).
Last April, the final report on the Future Exploration called 'Adapt, Counteract or Transform', the future of Dutch development cooperation', was handed over to Christiaan Rebergen, Director-General International Cooperation of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This Future Exploration is a product of a lot of people that are more or less familiar with the international development sector. To challenge this inside-out thinking, we could use your fresh and blunt opinions to signal our blind spots. Do you feel like sharpening our next steps? As systemic change and transformation are felt needed, your input and insights will be most welcome!
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Tony Abbott dodges claims Julie Bishop refused to guarantee she wouldn't challenge
By Latika Bourke
Updated February 3, 2015 — 10.30am first published at 7.42am
Tony Abbott moves to head off critics
Analysis: PM digs himself a deeper hole
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has repeatedly dodged questions about claims his deputy Julie Bishop has refused to promise she would not challenge him for the leadership.
And in a sign the leadership crisis threatens to engulf the government, cabinet Minister Ian Macfarlane has called on Ms Bishop and Malcolm Turnbull to publicly declare if they will challenge for the sake of the government.
Mr Abbott declared it "back to work Tuesday" in a series of media appearances that began with an early morning interview on the Sunrise program.
He was asked several times whether a Sky News report claiming Ms Bishop refused to rule out a challenge during their meeting at Sydney's Kirribilli House on Sunday was accurate.
David Koch grills the Prime Minister on Sunrise.
Fairfax Media revealed on Monday that Ms Bishop and Mr Turnbull have for the first time begun weighing up their options over the leadership.
"Did you ask her not to challenge and did she refuse?" asked Sunrise host David Koch.
"I think people find all that insider Canberra stuff so boring," Mr Abbott said.
"Did you ask her not to challenge and did she refuse?" Koch asked again.
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane addresses the media after an interview in Canberra on Sunday. Credit: Alex Ellinghausen
"I meet with Julie Bishop all the time…the public elected me as Prime Minister to end Labor's mess. We're not going to go back to the chaos of the Labor days," Mr Abbott replied.
"Can you just answer me, did you ask Julie Bishop not to challenge and did she say no?" Koch persisted.
Reports suggest the relationship between Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Prime Minister Tony Abbott has broken down. Credit:Andrew Meares
"I'm not going to play these Canberra insider games," Mr Abbott replied. "Why don't we just leave all that insider gossip to the Canberra insiders."
Appearing in Sydney with his wife Margie and backbench MP Craig Laundy a few hours later, Mr Abbott said he would not be calling on a ballot, and declined to call on his deputy to rule out a challenge.
Education Minister Christopher Pyne surrounded by media after defending Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
Why don't we just leave all that insider gossip to the Canberra insiders
"Julie and I have lots of talks as you'd expect, we're friends, we're colleagues, we're part of the leadership team and we support each other…we always have and we always will," the Prime minister told reporters.
Earlier on Tuesday morning, Mr Macfarlane said it would be "helpful" if Mr Turnbull and Ms Bishop made a public statement declaring their intentions.
"Well absolutely [it would be helpful], we need to see a situation where the government governs…" he told the ABC.
"Well I know that Malcolm Turnbull's committed to the Prime Minister.
"We need a united team at the moment…there shouldn't be a discussion about changing leaders."
Mr Abbott, who will begin a two-day cabinet meeting in Canberra on Tuesday, said he was capable of learning from mistakes and declared his government would be getting "back to work" and "knuckling down".
Treasurer Joe Hockey dismissed reports about Mr Abbott and Ms Bishop's meeting as "unsourced gossip".
Meanwhile, former treasurer Peter Costello has written a scathing column arguing the federal Liberal Party contributed to the defeat of the first term conservative governments in Victoria and Queensland.
He also took aim at the public profile of Mr Abbott's chief of staff, Peta Credlin.
"Staff are not elected. They should not be making decisions. They should not be doing media interviews. They do not need a public profile. If they gather a profile it is a mark of failure, not success," Mr Costello wrote in News Corp publications.
Chatter about Mr Abbott's leadership kicked into overdrive after his decision to knight Prince Philip on Australia Day. Mr Costello wrote said the decision "completely hijacked Australia Day" and "rarely have I heard such ridicule".
Mr Abbott on Monday delegated responsibility for appointing knights and dames to the Order of Australia Council but within hours backbencher Andrew Laming issued a scathing press release declaring the move did not go far enough and proposed a private member's bill to abolish knights and dames.
Mr Abbott said he did not lead a Stalinist party and people would expect a team to have "vigorous debates".
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Information & Ethics
Alexandre Boulerice
Alexandre Boulerice at the Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics Committee
May 10th, 2012 / 12:10 p.m.
Alexandre Boulerice NDP Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, QC
Mr. Weiner, my impression is that you are a perfect example of a patronage appointment. Leaving aside the link with the Conservative Party, we can see, as we look at the way in which you oversee expenses at the Old Port of Montréal Corporation, that it is certainly not your skills that led you there. You were Mr. Housakos' boss before he was appointed a senator by Mr. Harper's government. We know that Mr. Housakos, as well as Dimitri Soudas, the communications director, were involved in controversy and scandal for appointing Robert Abdallah to the board of the Old Port of Montréal Corporation. What was your role in that scandal, the nomination controversy, together with Mr. Housakos and Mr. Soudas? You were Mr. Housakos' former boss. You know him well.


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Q: Trying to find volume by rotating a region..getting a negative value I'm working on a review assignment for volumes of solids obtained by rotating a region bounded by given curves around a certain line (using washers or shells) and seem to be getting a negative answer for this one problem...

Find volume of solid obtained by rotating region formed by x-y=3 and
  $y^2 = x-1$ about the line $y=-2$

I tried to solve using washers with large radius $y^2+3$ and small radius y+5.
I end up trying to solve the following integral, and get $\frac{-207\pi}{5}$ , which I don't believe is the correct answer since it is negative..
$$\pi\int\limits_{-1}^{2} (y^2+3)^2-(y+5)^2 \, dy$$
Points of intersection are at $(2,-1)$ and $(5,2)$.
Any advice on what is going on here? Thanks in advance!

A: First of all, let us have a look at the region. The blue line is $y=-2$, and the region is clearly visible.

So we will have $x$ ranging over $1$ and the $x$ of the rightmost intersection of the curves. Let us find the intersections: $x-y=3$ or $y=x-3$, so subbing into $y^2=x-1$ we get $(x-3)^2=x-1$, or $x^2-6x+9=x-1$, or $x^2-7x+10=0$, which yields $x=\frac{7\pm\sqrt{49-40}}{2}=\frac{7\pm3}{2}$, which means $2$ and $5$. So $x\in[1,5]$. What about $y$? $y$ will range from $\max\{-\sqrt{x-1},x-3\}$ to $\sqrt{x-1}$. As can be seen from the picture, the maximum in question is $-\sqrt{x-1}$ from $1$ to the $2$, and $x-3$ from there on.
Since we are rotating about $y=-2$, we should consider $y+2$ instead of $y$. So for $x\in[1,2]$, $y+2\in[2-\sqrt{x-1},2+\sqrt{x+1}]$, while for $x\in[2,5]$, $y+2\in[x-1,2+\sqrt{x-1}]$.
To compute the volume of the solid obtained by rotating, we have to integrate the areas of the circular coronas that compose it. Breaking this into the two regions where the left extreme of $y$ has an analytical expression not involving a $\max$, we should get that our volume $V$ is:
$$V=\int\limits_1^2\pi((2+\sqrt{x-1})^2-(2-\sqrt{x-1})^2)\mathrm{d}x+\int\limits_2^5\pi((2+\sqrt{x-1})^2-(x-1)^2)\mathrm{d}x.$$
I guess you can take it from here.
For the curious, Wolfram (1 and 2) evaluates the two bits as:
$$V=\frac{16}{3}\pi+\frac{103}{3}\pi=\frac{16+103}{3}\pi=\frac{119}{3}\pi.$$

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Time-lapse of limb development of the marine amphipod crustacean Parhyale hawaiensisC. WOLFF ET AL.
racking the developmental history of the cells and the structures they eventually form—known as the cell linage—has been a key area of research in developmental biology. But studying which cells become limbs instead of eyes, for example, necessitates the tricky proposition of following cells in developing organisms. Now, researchers have observed the limb development of the marine crustacean Parhyale hawaiensis for the first time. They fluorescently labeled the nuclei of Parhyale embryos and imaged them with light-sheet microscopy. The researchers reported their findings recently (March 29) in eLife.
C. Wolff et al., "Multi-view light-sheet imaging and tracking with the MaMuT software reveals the cell lineage of a direct developing arthropod limb," eLife, doi:10.7554/eLife.34410, 2018.


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François Varenne, né le  à Junay et mort le  à Paris, est un ancien joueur français de rugby à XV, qui a joué avec l'équipe de France et le Racing club de France au poste de deuxième ligne ( pour ).

Carrière de joueur

En club
Racing club de France

En équipe nationale
Il a disputé un test match le  contre l'équipe d'Écosse.

Palmarès

En club
 Finaliste du Championnat de France 1949-50

En équipe nationale
 Sélection en équipe nationale : 1

Références

Lien externe

Joueur international français de rugby à XV
Joueur du Racing 92
Deuxième ligne (rugby à XV)
Naissance en juillet 1926
Naissance dans l'Yonne
Décès en mai 2018
Décès dans le 16e arrondissement de Paris
Décès à 91 ans

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Three Year Old Becomes 'Youngest Child to Have Sex Change Treatment'
Three year-old is youngest of nearly 500 children who were referred for possible gender identity disorders
Updated September 7, 2014 14:28 BST
A three year-old child has become one of the youngest ever to receive treatment for a possible gender identity disorder, it has been revealed.
The three year-old was seen by experts who treat gender dysphoria, a condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there is a mismatch between their biological sex and gender.
Doctors at the Portland Clinic in London treated the child, who was the youngest of 468 children under 18 seen at the private hospital in the last year.
It is not known if the child is a boy or a girl, although generally seven times as many boys are referred for gender dysphoria as girls. Experts at the Portland say most children who are referred for treatment choose not to have any gender reassignment treatments or surgeries.
Former boxing promoter Kellie Maloney, previously called Frank, announced to the world in August that she is having a sex change. She has previously said that "It was probably when I was three or four that I knew I was different."
A spokesperson for the clinic told the Sunday Mirror: "In the case of children presenting with gender dysphoria in pre-pubescence, the majority do not end up choosing to undertake physical intervention."
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I've been compiling mid-year "Best" lists on multiple education topics at my other blog (see All Mid-Year 2017 "Best" Lists In One Place), and I thought readers might find it useful if I shared my personal picks for the best posts appearing here since January.
I've still got a few more questions to cover until beginning my regular summer hiatus, and in late June I'll publish a list of the most popular posts of the year.
Makeda Brome, Pia Hansen, Linda Gojak, Marian Small, Kenneth Baum and David Krulwich share their thoughts on the biggest challenges facing math teachers.
Melissa Eddington, Wendi Pillars, Tracey Flores, Sandy Ruvalcaba Carrillo and Mary Ann Zehr offer their thoughts on the role of an ELL student's home language in the classroom.
Dr. Sanée Bell, Rita Platt, Kevin Parr, Dr. Jennifer Davis Bowman and Matt Renwick share their ideas on helping students set learning goals.


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Flights to Belgium
Flights from Calvi, Haute-Corse, France to Brussels, Belgium
Cheap round trip flights departing from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse for the city of Brussels cost 105.00 PHP in July
Flights from the city of Calvi to popular cities in Belgium
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Which are the cheapest round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The cheapest round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels start from approximately 105.00 PHP. The departure flight leaves on July 20 from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. The return flight leaves on August 23 from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and lands at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.
How much does it cost to fly one-way from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
A one-way flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels starts from approximately 61.00 PHP. The departure flight leaves on July 20 from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
Which airline has the cheapest flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The airline Air Corsica has the cheapest flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. The flight starts from approximately 61.00 PHP. This flight departs from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
What is the best airline that flies from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The best airline flying from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels is Air Corsica. This airline is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 91 passengers. The cheapest flight starts from approximately 61.00 PHP. This flight departs from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to book round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day of the week to book round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. The flight starts from approximately 166.00 PHP. This flight departs from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
Which is the best flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The airline Air Corsica offers the best flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. The flight starts from approximately 61.00 PHP. This flight departs from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
Which are the best round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The airline Air Corsica offers the best round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. The flights start from approximately 105.00 PHP. The departure flight leaves from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. The return flight leaves from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and lands at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.
Which is the best one-way flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The airline Air Corsica offers the best one-way flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. The flight starts from approximately 61.00 PHP. This flight takes around 2 hours. The flight leaves from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
Which is the best direct flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The airline Air Corsica offers the best direct flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. The flight starts from approximately 105.00 PHP. This flight takes around 2 hours. The flight leaves from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
When is the cheapest travel month for round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
July is the cheapest travel month for round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels. These flights start from approximately 105.00 PHP. The departure flight leaves from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. The return flight leaves from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and lands at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.
How much is the cheapest direct flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The cheapest direct one-way flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels starts from approximately 61.00 PHP. This flight leaves on July 20. The flight takes around 2 hours. This flight leaves from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
Which flight is the fastest flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The fastest flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels takes around 2 hours. This flight leaves from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. The flight starts from approximately 105.00 PHP.
How much are the cheapest direct round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The cheapest non-stop round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels start from approximately 105.00 PHP. The departure flight leaves on July 20 from Calvi – Sainte-Catherine Airport and lands at Brussels South Charleroi Airport. This flight takes around 2 hours. The return flight leaves on August 23 from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and lands at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport. This flight takes around 2 hours.
What is the average cost of round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The average cost for round-trip flights from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels is approximately 135.97 PHP.
What is the average cost of a one-way flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The average cost for a one-way flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels is approximately 102.11 PHP.
What is the average cost of a direct flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels?
The average cost for a direct flight from the city of Calvi, Haute-Corse to the city of Brussels is approximately 135.97 PHP.


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"Stay Off the Moors" art print by Tim Doyle
Nakatomi's Tim Doyle was commissioned to produce this tribute to the great classic, "An American Werewolf in London," for the UK website DarkCityGallery.com. Doyle's copies are now for sale on Nakatomi, including our exclusive all-green variant, pictured below-
Both prints measure 18×24, and are hand-printed right here at Nakatomi Print Labs. The blue version Glows In The Dark, and is signed and numbered in an edition of 200 with only 35 available at Nakatomi. The green one does not glow, and is signed and numbered in an edition of 50, with only 40 available only on Nakatomi.
Here's a look at a mock-up of the print glowing –
And, if you're like, "Hey, I totally don't remember that statue from the film" take a look at this screen grab-
Tim Doyle writes-
"I was VERY excited to get this assignment from Ross Beatty over at Dark City- American Werewolf is probably my favorite horror movie, right up there with The Shining. But more re-watchable, as it's got a great bit of humor in it, and it doesn't give me the willies. As far as I can tell, American Werewolf is the first straight-up mainstream horror-comedy. A self-aware werewolf tale that exists in our world. The lead character David Kessler has seen werewolf movies, he knows what he's becoming. Unlike a lot of horror films where say, the dead come back to life and start eating people and no-one in the story has ever seen Night of the Living Dead- American Werewolf is a horror movie that has SEEN horror movies.
The trick with doing an American Werewolf print is finding the scene that would fit my style, and still be recognizable to the fans of the film. As great a film as it is, there's not a whole lot of iconic scenes that would translate into something I'd want to put on my wall. Naked David screaming as he's becoming a werewolf? Nah. Naked David running in the zoo with a bunch of balloons? Nah. The weird demon creatures that bust into David's dream? That's not really what the movie is about.
I finally settled in on one of the opening scenes, as David and Jack are leaving the Slaughtered Lamb pub. It's got the two main characters, RIGHT before the story proper starts- the pub behind them, the moors in the distance, the wolf stalking, and the full moon on the rise. While watching the film, seeing the statue in the town square really sealed the deal for me, as it gave me such a strong Gothic, Mike Mignola feel to the image.
Thanks to Ross for the gig, and I hope everyone likes the print."
You can pick one up right now in the Tim Doyle section of the Nakatomi Store.
Please note- if you live in the UK, it might be cheaper for you to pick one of these up directly from Dark City Gallery.
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- WWF Survivor Series '93 (November 24) = Men On A Mission (Mo & Mabel) & the Bushwhackers fought in an "Elimination" Match against Bam Bam Bigelow, Bastian Booger & the Headshrinkers. Mo's entire team 'survived'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '94 (January 22) = Mo competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Bret Hart & Lex Luger.
- USWA Mid-South Coliseum (November 28, '94) = The Harlem Knights (Bobby Knight & Nelson Knight(Mabel)) won, via DQ, over Sid Vicious & Spellbinder.
- USWA Mid-South Coliseum (December 5, '94) = The Harlem Knights fought to a Double Disqualification with Sid Vicious & Spellbinder.
- WWF Royal Rumble '95 (January 22) = Mo competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Shawn Michaels.
- WWF In Your House II (July 23, '95) = Men On A Mission won over Razor Ramon & Savio Vega.


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As previously mentioned in our article 'The Future of Leisure Tourism in India', the travel and tourism industry in India is gathering more and more heat becoming the most sought after travel and tourism destination in today's world. With the expanding sector, come the expanding horizons of more and more opportunities and more and more employments. Numerous government and private initiatives have also added to the demand for these jobs in the travel and tourism sector.
The following courses are all Undergraduate Degree programs, involving BA, BBA and B.Sc. programs. These are also inclusive of a few generalised courses as per an individual's inclination, and are relevant to the field of travel and tourism management, namely: Hotel and Hospitality management courses, Aviation and Hospitality management courses, Culinary Arts courses.
After undergoing the aforementioned UG courses, one can opt for PG courses like MA, M.Sc., PG Diploma, Master of Tourism Studies, Master of Tourism Administration or MBA in Travel and Tourism management. For further advanced studies, one may go for PhD programs related to travel and tourism studies.
The job of a travel consultant is to analyse the client's travel needs and offer them the best courses out of the alternatives available. The requirements of this job are: high level of confidence and communication skills so as to ensure fully that the customers are thoroughly satisfied with their travel experience. Excellent customer service is the key to success in this role.
The job of a visitor information manager of to supply information regarding queries that travellers have regarding the connectivity, geography, residences etc of the travel destination. It requires one to beforehand anticipate their needs and prepare yourself for the questions they may ask.
Event manager's job is to look after the planning, organization, and execute these events such that they leave a deep and satisfying impact on the customers. It requires: people management skills and excellent communication skills.
A much sought after job that keeps you on your toes 24×7, this job requires: planning events, organizing day-to-day operations, clerical work, administrative work, and taking care of guests on the cruise.
As the role involves such a wide plethora of tasks and responsibilities, the pay is as per the employers' discretion.
This job involves enriching people's experience as well knowledge about the sites they see, places they visit. One needs to do a detailed study regarding the spot, the history, the geography, the events involved and the nearby areas. It requires: charisma, communication, and intriguing persona.
The main job here is to sell and market the travel and tour packages. And also, involves design and develop marketing material such as flyers, brochures, ads, website, etc.
This is a job which requires utmost determination and diligence, it revolves around heading and overseeing various departments in your company and ensure clients' needs are being met satisfactorily. Budgets, strategies, rules, regulations, safety, training, mentoring, and ample other tasks are also a part of this job. It requires: leadership, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
Foreign travellers who aren't well versed with the native language of a place look flr interpreters to make their trip hassle free. Translators can help with important documentation for meetings or general communication.
With India being such a widely diverse nation with hundreds of tourism and travel destinations and spots, the travel and tourism industry definitely stands to be one of the most steady industries offering such a huge range of jobs and employment opportunities. And with the rising growth of the travel and tourism industry, we surely expect the job opportunities and prospects to keep booming at a rapid pace in the coming years!
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Q: A javascript function, using a loop, if and logic (&&) I am using a javascript function with four checkboxes, two of which are the right answer.  I have attempted to use the following code.
function q4() {
    var a4 = document.getElementsByName('q4');
        for(i=0; i < a4.length; i++) {
            if(a4[i].checked) {
                if(a4[i].value == "a" && a4[i].value == "d") {
                correctAnswers++;
                alert('This works');
                }
            }// end if first if
        }// end of for loop
}// end of function q4

This is to supposed to produce an alert if the values a AND d are correct.
The HTML:

Question Four: Identify two output devices from the images.

            <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="a">A)

            <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="b">B)

            <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="c">C)

            <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="d">D)

    <input type="button" name="submit" value="Check Answer" onclick="q4()">

A: Consider the line
if(a4[i].value == "a" && a4[i].value == "d") {

How can a4[i].value be "a" and be "d"?
You probably wanted || ("or") there, probably combined with checking that correctAnswers equals 2 after the loop is done.

Your code is falling prey to The Horror of Implicit Globals (that's a post on my anemic little blog). Be sure to declare your variables (such as i and correctAnswers) in the narrowest scope that makes sense, and in the case of correctAnswers, be sure to initialize it (perhaps with 0).

Updated code:

function q4() {
  var a4 = document.getElementsByName('q4');
  var correctAnswers = 0; // declare and initialize `correctAnswers`
  for (var i = 0; i < a4.length; i++) { // declare `i`
    if (a4[i].checked) {
      if (a4[i].value == "a" || a4[i].value == "d") {
        correctAnswers++;
      }
    }
  }
  if (correctAnswers == 2) {
    console.log("Correct!");
  } else {
    console.log("Incorrect");
  }
}

Question Four: Identify two output devices from the images.

    <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="a">A)

    <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="b">B)

    <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="c">C)

    <input type="checkbox" name="q4" value="d">D)

  <input type="button" name="submit" value="Check Answer" onclick="q4()">


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Applied Science Topics
The Process Of Candle Production From The Composition Of Candle
This research relates to a candle composition containing non-hydrogenated oil and at least one of long chain hydrocarbon and long-chain hydrocarbon derivatives. A candle composition having non-hydrogenated oil and a solidifying amount of congealing reagent. A candle composition having paraffin, non-hydrogenated oil, and a solidifying amount of a congealing reagent comprising petroleum, oxidized petrolatum oxidized long-chain hydrocarbons, or modified hydrocarbons. A process for making a candle composition is also provided, the process comprising mixing together a non hydrogenated oil and a congealing amount of a congealing reagent, heating mixture to a temperature of 75-900C, preferably 75-800C, the cooling the mixture and pouring into a container.
The study also carried out the standard procedure that results in the production of candle from the composition of candle. This article gives an overview and description of the raw materials and additives that are used for the manufacturing of candle and explains t he combustion process in the candle flames. Starting with the definition and classification of candles the criteria are presented which are crucial for the safe handling of candles i.e. ensuring they are harmless in relation to both people and the environment. The structure and content of a proposed European quality standard for candle are derived from these criteria.
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Purpose of study
1.4 Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of study
1.7 Limitation of study
2.1 Literature Review
2.2 Raw materials and additive for manufacturing candles
2.3 Candle compositions
2.4 Different ways or examples of candle composition produced
3.1 Experimental procedure
3.3 Equipment
3.4 Experimental method
3.5 Testing and Analysis of the candle produced
4.1 Data Analysis
Summary of Findings and Conclusions, Suggestions and Recommendation.
5.3 Suggestions and Recommendation
One of the most universal articles used as a source of light and for their aesthetic appeal, which can be used to read, work, in households and industries, and used for prayer at alters, shrines and temples is known as candle. Candle is a round stick of wax with a wig through it, which is lit to give light as it burn. Oxford Advanced learner's dictionary Fourth Edition (1989). There are many types of candles based on the production and the composition formulation from which the candle is made (or the materials you use).
Candles can be manufactured in a small scale or larger scale. The small-scale process can be done either at home or laboratory, following while the large-scale process is produced in industrial and companies the scientific and technical process. The method of making a candle product can be quite interesting if done with the knowledge and adequate skills which a students I a higher institution of learning should be able to accomplish.
Candles have accomplished mankind for more than 2000 years. Besides their liturgical relevance, candles were predominantly used as a source of light and in the early history of the candle are the effects to improve its quality. Beeswax candles had been developed by the Romans to such an extent that by approximately the middle of the second century A. D. they could be burnt in a closed room without sooting annoyingly or excessively beeswax candles showed significant advantages when compared to tallow candles. The latter had a rancid odour and smoked and sooted whilst burning.
It was only as late as the mid nineteenth century that steering and paraffin wax offered further high quality raw materials available for the manufacture of candles alongside beeswax. During the same period decisive improvements were made to wicks, in particular the braiding techniques and chemical treatments. So further prerequisites for candles that burnt well were fulfilled and Geothe's dream, "I know not what you could invent better than candles that burn without smoking".
The myth surrounding the candle remains even today, although numerous and various types of light are available to us since the invention of electric light and its introduction into our daily lives. Candlelight is still associated with a festival laid table, a pleasant coffee morning or idyllic romantic hours spent together. Obviously a candle that burns well and does not soot is a must for enjoying such occasions. Sooting and dripping are the decisive quality criteria of the consumer when judging candles.
Further, the environmental awareness of today the candle as a product with an open flame is naturally drawn into discussions concerning the possible negative effects on humans and nature by potentially harmful substances. Traditional crafmanship, training and the passing down of experience all go together to guarantee the production of high quality candles by specialized candle companies.
The Egyptians formed candles that were made out of beeswax as early as 3000 BC. The day candle holders found in Egypt date back to 400 BC. The Chinese created candles from wahle fat during the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).
In early china and Japan, tapers were made with wax from insect and seeds, wrapped in paper the word Zhu in Chinese originally meant torch and could have the warring states period (403-221BC), some excavated Bronx wares from that era feature a picket though to hold a candle.
Candles were manufacture in AD-1500 AD, here there is a fish called the evlachonor "candle fish", a type of smelt which is found from Oregon to Alaska. During the first century AD, indigenous people from this region used oil from this fish for illumination. By the 18thcentury, the Chinese designed weights into the sides of candles, as such a candle melted, the weights fell off and made a noise as they fell into a bowl.
In 1750, spermaceti, oil that comes from sperm whale, was used to provide very expensive candles. By 1800, a much cheaper attentive was discovered. Colza oil, derived from Brassica campestris, and similar oil derived from rapeseed, yielded candles that produce clear smokeless flames. The French chemist Michel Eugene Chevrev (1786-1889) and Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) patented stearin, in 1811, like tallow, this was derived from animals, but had no glycerin content. The second patent ever granted by the US (United States) in 1790 for a new method of candle making was Joseph Sampson.
In 1834, Joseph Morgan began to industrialize the production of candles. He invented a machine to manufacture 1,500 per hour from a mould. A chemist called Laurent distile paraffin from schist in 1830. another chemist, Dumes obtained paraffin from coal-tar in 1935. not until 1850 did paraffin became commercially viable when James young filed a patent to produce it from coal. Paraffin could be used to make inexpensive candles of high quality.
The oldest candle manufactures still in existence are Rathbornes Candles, founded in Dulblin in 1488. Excavations at pimply, Italy, discovered several candelabra. Yak butter was used for candles in Tibet in Europe, the earliest surviving candle was discovered near Avigon infrance, from the first century AD. Tallow, fat from cows or sheep became the standard materials used in candles in Europe.
Dating from about 1330, the wax chandlers company acquired its charter in 1484. by 1415, tallow candles were used in street lighting. The unpleasant smell of tallow candles is due to the glycerin they contain. For churches and royal events, candles from beeswax were used as the smell was usually less unpleasant. The smell of the manufacturing process was so unpleasant that it was banned by ordinance in several cities.
In Rome, they used tallow, derived from suet, a crumbly animal fat to make the candles. Although the tallow was extremely smoky, the smoke was forgiven for light and used for prayer. The first candle mould was believed to come from 15th century in Paris. The first American Colonist discovered that bayberries could be used to make candles, but the yield was very poor. Fiufteen pounds of wax. A simple, candle could be made by putting the dried fish on a forked stick and then lighting it. Candles were made for timekeeping. Anglo-saxon king Alfred the Great (C. 849-899) used a candle clock which burned for 4 hours. There were lines around the side to show the passing of each hour. Later, 24hours candles were invented based on the same concept.
The sung dynasty in china (960-1279) also used candle-clocks. A form of candle-clock was used in coal mining until the twentieth century. Despite advances in candle making, the candle industry was devastated soon after by the distillation of kerosene (an excellent fuel for amps). In Britain, kerosene is known as paraffin oil or paraffin despite having little to do with paraffin wax.
In 1829, William Wilson of prices candles invested in 1000 ores (4km2) of coconut plantation in srilanka. His aim was to make candles from coconut oil. Later he tried palm oil from palm trees. An accidental discovery swept all his ambitions aside when his brother George Wilson distilled the first petroleum oil in 1854.
In 1919, Lever Brothers purchased prices candles and in 1922, a joint owned company called "candle Ltd" was created. By 1991, the last remaining owner of "candle Ltd" was shell oil company, who sold off the candle making part of business from this point, candles became more of a decorative item.
The main aim of this research work is to produce high quality candles that can be used at home by family members and to be sold to the public for sales and use purpose. The candle produce should have no unpleasant smell and smoke when used, instead it should have a pleasant odour and scent, clear and smokeless flames when lit, with suiting fragrance effect easily noticed in the surrounding air by inhaling with health benefits.
Candles are produced under laboratory condition and independently in large scale with the masses of the materials adequately ascertained.
1.3 Statement of the Problems
The following statements of problems are hereby formulated to assist in this research work of candle production.
What raw materials require to produce high quality, very highly quality candles.
What are the procedures to follow in producing the candle?
How can the candle produced be tested?
How duration is the candle
What are the general requirement for candle making.
Inappropriate requirements for the production of candle is problems
Lack of adequate raw materials is a major problem in the process of manufacturing of candles.
Lack of students interest by not following the manufacturers instruction, knowledge and adequate skills, which is a problem in the production of candle.
Inappropriate measures and chemical needed is a problems for candle making.
The presence of unpleasant smell and sooting flames in the manufacturing process and when list which has an effect on the surrounding air by inhaling affects the health of people is the biggest problems.
1.5 Significance of Study
This research work is significant for the following reasons because it will provide useful source of information to the teachers, students, parents, community and education officers on how to improve on the procedures of the production of candles.
Despite that, this study is also significant because it will help to throw some light on the accurate measurement involved in order to avoid little or major problems in the production of candles and findings solution to them.
The process of candle production from the composition of candle is indeed a universal article. As a matter of fact, I intended to deal extensively with this study for its under the importance in development of the process of candle production and the composition of candle involve however, the study covered few secondary schools in Ikpoa Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Paraffin wax:
A wax-like substance obtained form petroleum, use especially for making candles.
Beewax:
A yellowish wax made by bees for building honecombs, also used for making wood polish and candles.
Laboratory:
A room or building in which scientific experiments are carried out.
Experiment:
Is to work with instruments and apparatus in a practical investigation, on the behaviour and nature of substances.
Wick:
Length of thread in the centre of a candle, the top end of which is lit and burns as the wax melts.
Stearic Acid:
This is a colourless, odourless waxy crystalline fatty acid, usually sourced from animal tallow and vegetable oils. Used in the manufacture of candles, cosmetics, soaps, lubricants, medicines.
Dyes:
Where candles are being sold as decorative items rather than as a source of light, colour can be used to increase the attractiveness of the product.
These are liquids that are added to the melted wax during production of candle and can be used to increase the attractiveness of the product.
Summary, Conclusions, Suggestion and Recommendation
5.0 Summary
The aim of conducting this study was to know how candle can be produced from the composition of candle and also to know the effect of a burning candle if it is harmful or harmless to the environment.
The study deals with the necessary materials used in the production of candle and relates to candle compositions having non-hydrogenated oil and a process for making a candle composition having non-hydrogenated oil.
The candle is becoming more involved in quality discussions in this environmentally aware time we are living in. the prerequisite for soundly based objective discussion related to the preparation of quality standards is knowledge of the raw materials and additives used.
In addition, the study investigates the clear definition of the terminologies and classification pertaining to the candle as well as an understanding of the chemical-physical processes in the burning candles are taken in account. Also in addition, the visible quality criteria, the purity of the raw materials and additives use and the fact that all resulting combustion product are harmless play decisive roles.
The results of the analysis shows the most important objectives for setting up quality standards for the candle is the protection of the consumers. Such quality standards are the technical parameters/requirements and parameters for health and environmental protection safety aspect related to the burning of candles (the candle shape and design) and consumers information as to the correct have of the product especially related to burning conditions must be targeted and efficient, all play an important role. Safety requirements connected to candle production, exampled are handling waxes, odours and fragrances etc. was also taken into account.
However, it is the direct responsibility of the candle producers to pay attention to safety aspects of their product from the initial development stage on as safety is a subject, which is being focused on more and more in endeavours to establish national and international quality standards.
On the basis of the findings above, the following conclusion are made that all the main raw materials can be used either pure or in blends in candle production (which are paraffin wax, steering, hardened fat and beeswax).
Numerous consumers associations and testing laboratories as well as national and international candle manufacturers associations have carried out extensive test in accordance with widely differing measurement methods and evaluation criteria.
The consumers have the right to expect that a candle is safe to use and posses no hazard to health. In addition care should be taken to ensure that not only correct use and handling of the product is guaranteed to be safe, but also incorrect to use and handling which could be envied e.g. children eating and sucking candles. Thus there is a clear requirement that oral intake of elements of a candle may not be hazardous to health, which can be fulfilled by the exact purity criteria of raw materials and additions.
In addition, paraffin waxes, which have been purified by being hydro finished, have been used for years in candle manufacturing in terms of purity these highest quality paraffin waxes are in compliance with criteria required for food contact application, for cosmetics as well as for use in pharmaceutical preparation.
As well as the correct relation of the wick to the candle, the purity of the raw materials and additives used play a decisive role.
5.3 Suggestion and Recommendations
Based on the results obtained from this research work, the following recommendations should be made;
Further research on recycling al the used-polythene materials in production of candle should be recommended.
The consumer must be sure that a quality standard for candle must be prepared consistently.
A more detailed approach is recommended typical of statistical design which will ensure optimium candle composition and hence inprove burning efficiency.
The formulation of paraffin wax, bee wax, with other wax like polyethylene wax etc should be studied to find out altimate appropriate formulation for candle production.
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Van Merksteijn Motorsport is a Dutch motorsport company active in both circuit racing and rallying. Established in 2008, under the ownership of Peter van Merksteijn Sr. and with Gerard Grouve as team principal, this motorsport company won both the LMP2 class title in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the gruelling the Le Mans Series in its first year of competition. Only one year later the team from Hengelo were again unbeatable when contesting the Dutch Rally Championship. For the 2011 season, the team has once more undertaken very ambitious plan: Peter van Merksteijn Jr. will compete in the World Rally Championship alongside Peter van Merksteijn Sr. driving a Citroën DS3 WRC.

Circuit
Peter van Merksteijn Sr. has been active in motorsport since 1985. As of 2002, all international motorsport activities of van Merksteijn have been handled by System Force Motorsport, the predecessor of Van Merksteijn Motorsport. The newly formed team started their competition debut with a Porsche 911 GT3 RS in the FIA GT Championship with drivers Peter van Merksteijn Sr. and Phil Bastiaans and also participated in selected rounds of the Belcar Championship. The following year the team entered the 24-hour endurance races of Daytona, Spa-Francorchamps and Zolder. In 2005 it acquired a Spyker C8 Spyder GT2-R that debuted at the 12 Hours of Sebring only to retire one hour into the race due to a wheel coming loose from the car. As the Spyker factory was allocated only a single entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans that year, the System Force Motorsport entry was placed on the reserve list with Peter van Merksteijn sharing the factory Spyker car with Tom Coronel and Donny Crevels.

After changing their name to Van Merksteijn Motorsport for the beginning of 2008 season, the team undertook programmes in both endurance circuit racing and in rallying. At the end of 2007 the team received the first Porsche RS Spyder built for the European market for participation in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With the Porsche, the team's aim of the project was to claim victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans within two years and to realise a sporting dream for team owner Peter van Merksteijn. The drivers on the Van Merksteijn Motorsport Porsche RS Spyder were Peter van Merksteijn, Jos Verstappen and Jeroen Bleekemolen.

In preparation for the famous race at Le Mans, Van Merksteijn Motorsport tested twice with the Porsche RS Spyder. a private test at the Guadix circuit and a long test with a 1.000 km race simulation during the Le Mans Series pre-season test at Le Castellet. Their Porsche RS Spyder's first race was the 1000 km of Catalunya on the Formula 1 track of Barcelona. This first round of the Le Mans Series saw the team of van Merksteijn and Verstappen claim the LMP2 class victory. The next race on the calendar was held at Monza and the team settled for second place after their car sustained damage as a result of a collision with a Spyker and having lost valuable time in the pits for repairs. The third race of the season, the 1000 km of Spa-Francorchamps, produced another victory for the all Dutch team.  Van Merksteijn was not able to start in the fourth race of the championship at the Nürburgring as he took in the WRC Rallye Deutschland that was held in nearby Trier at the same time. With replacement driver Jeroen Bleekemolen in the Porsche RS Spyder alongside Verstappen, Van Merksteijn Motorsport clinched another victory. Verstappen secured the Driver's Championship in the LMP2 class with one race remaining on the calendar. The final race of the championship provided Van Merksteijn and Verstappen with another victory and added the Le Mans Series LMP2 title for Teams to their list of successes that season. Highlighting their speed, the Porsche of Van Merksteijn Motorsport claimed the fastest race lap and pole position on every event.

Le Mans
The 2008 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans was the main objective of the Porsche RS Spyder project for Van Merksteijn Motorsport. The team made its Le Mans debut in June on the Circuit de la Sarthe for the most famous race in the world with drivers Van Merksteijn, Verstappen and Bleekemolen. During the test session prior to the Le Mans race, the team proved to be the fastest of the LMP2 cars and this was underlined when Verstappen claimed another LMP2 pole position during the qualifying for the race. The Porsche RS Spyder started from 14th position on the start grid and left nine faster LMP1 cars behind him. Bleekemolen was chosen to start the race in the Porsche and was locked in a fierce battle early on in the race with the Porsche of Team Essex. Late in the evening the Van Merksteijn Motorsport car was handed over to Verstappen again and after doing a run of no less than four stints the team had built a considerable lead over the rest of the field. Team owner Van Merksteijn, driving with his characteristic white helmet, was given the honour to drive his car to the finish line and thereby take the LMP2 victory in the biggest race for his team with a lead of over 7 laps to runners up, Team Essex. The victory of Van Merksteijn Motorsport is a unique achievement as it was the first time a Dutch team had won the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Rallying
Since 2007 Van Merksteijn Motorsport has once again been actively involved in rallying. Van Merksteijn, Jr., in his debut in rallying, won the 2007 Dutch Rally Championship's group N class with the Belgian co-driver Eddy Chevaillier. In that same year the team from Hengelo, took delivery of a Ford Focus RS WRC 06, the first WRC car of the new generation Ford Focus to be delivered by M-Sport to a customer team. In the 2007 Rallye Deutschland, Van Merksteijn, Sr. made his comeback to the sport in the Focus RS WRC. During the same event Van Merksteijn, Jr. made his WRC debut with a Group N Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX. Later that year father and son Van Merksteijn competed in the Rally Catalunya and the Wales Rally GB.

Regardless of the activities of Van Merksteijn in the Le Mans Series with the Porsche RS Spyder, the team entered a select number of WRC events in 2008. Their rally campaign started in Karlstad for the 2008 Swedish Rally followed up in May, immediately after the Le Mans Series race at Spa-Francorchamps, with the Rally d'Italia Sardegna. In July the team took delivery of a second WRC car, this time the Ford Focus RS WRC 07, again the first new-generation to be delivered to a customer team by M-Sport. This enabled Van Merksteijn, Jr. to make the switch to the Focus that his father had previously driven. In this setup Van Merksteijn Motorsport started the Rally Deutschland and the Rally Catalunya.

After achieving its sole objective of 2008 by winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Van Merksteijn Motorsport sold their Porsche RS Spyder to focus primarily on rallying. In 2009 the team was involved in the Dutch Rally Championship with Bernhard Ten Brinke. Van Merksteijn Motorsport trained the rookie rally driver and quickly prepared Ten Brinke to drive the Focus WRC with co-driver Hans van Goor at the front of the strong Dutch entry list. Once again Van Merksteijn Motorsport created a champion who would win the national title in his first year in the sport. Internationally the team was active but with a reduced calendar that only saw the team enter the Rally Norway and Rally Portugal.

In 2010 Van Merksteijn Motorsport entered the Rally Sweden for the second time, the favorite event of father and son Van Merksteijn, where they both drove Ford Focus RS WRC cars. Later that year during the Rallye Deutschland Bernhard Ten Brinke made his WRC debut. The Dutch Champion driving the Focus with co-driver Eddy Chevaillier recorded an amazing result by finishing in 12th position overall in Trier. In Rally Sweden, Rally de Portugal and Wales Rally GB Van Merksteijn Motorsport was also present in a support role for Ipatec Racing as organizers and managers of their WRC activities.

For the 2011 season the team announced ambitious plans. Van Merksteijn Motorsport will enter the World Rally Championship as a private WRC team with a Citroën DS3 WRC. Van Merksteijn, Jr. will start in ten rounds of the Championship and father Van Merksteijn, Sr. intends to drive in a second DS3 in three WRC events. It is unique that a private Dutch team will have the latest specification WRC cars from Citroën.

WRC Results

Dakar Rally
In entering the 2009 Dakar Rally, another wish of team owner Van Merksteijn was fulfilled. For this first Dakar Rally on the South American continent a 2009 version of the BMW X3 CC was made available to Van Merksteijn Motorsport. As part of the factory outfit X-Raid Team of Sven Quandt, Van Merksteijn achieved a tenth position on the opening day of the event. On the fifth day of the monstrous rally on the stage from Neuquen to San Raphael things took a turn for the worse near the end of the 500 kilometre long special stage. Thirty kilometres after changing both rear tyres, the rear of the X3 caught fire and the car was burnt down to its bare chassis within minutes. Even though participation in the rally for Van Merksteijn ended prematurely, part of the team remained involved in the event all the way to its finish in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The management of Van Merksteijn Motorsport was also responsible for the entry in the Dakar Rally of Ipatec Racing with driver René Kuipers finishing the Dakar 2009 in 19th place with a 2008 model of the BMW X3 CC from the X-Raid Team.

References
Van Merksteijn jr. makes Citroën switch
Autosport.com; Van Merksteijn gets Citroën WRC car
Van Merksteijn new driver for X-Raid BMW
Van Merksteijn Motorsport completes first test day

External links

Dutch auto racing teams
Dutch racecar constructors
Auto racing teams established in 1985
1985 establishments in the Netherlands
European Le Mans Series teams
FIA GT Championship teams
World Rally Championship teams
24 Hours of Le Mans teams


The death of a four-year old who was crushed by a mirror in a Hugo Boss store was an 'accident waiting to happen', a coroner has said.
Austen Harrison from Crawley, West Sussex was shopping with his parents Simon and Irina Harrison when he was injured at the Bicester outlet village in Oxfordshire.
Senior Oxfordshire Coroner Darren Salter's comments came after an inquest jury returned a narrative verdict in to the death of Austen Harrison.
The jury found: 'The mirror came to fall on Austen after he moved the wings, causing the unfixed mirror to become unstable.
The youngster underwent an emergency operation to relieve pressure on his brain but died four days later in hospital after life-support was switched off.
The jurors, who had been listening to evidence at the Oxford hearing for three days, said safety checks should have been carried out.
The coroner said he is writing a report about the case to the Chief Coroner in the hope of preventing future incidents.
Mr Salter said: 'It is surprising to me that the mirror stayed in its position for possibly up to six months with staff and customers moving its wings. Sadly, this was an accident waiting to happen and sadly it happened to young Austen.
The inquest heard that the 6ft 6in (2m) high mirror, which weighed 19 stone (120kg), was not fixed to the wall and that its free-standing position on the floor meant it could easily overbalance.
Austen had been playing with the mirror's large wing panels, which were attached by hinges, and as Mr Harrison turned away he heard a huge bang.
Doctors at the John Radcliffe Hospital told the family that Austen would not recover from the 'irreversible' damage.
Life support was switched off and he died on June 8 at 5.45am.
Evidence from health and safety experts suggested the mirror would have been 'very unstable' as it stood on the floor, that there was 'no form of free-standing support', and that opening the wings of the mirror would change the centre of gravity, causing it to fall forwards.
The coroner said health and safety systems had been 'in place but were not followed' and that this lack of understanding and responsibility was something that 'seems to be accepted' by Hugo Boss.
He also noted that the company had made efforts to improve, including hiring a health and safety manager and training for staff.
After the verdict, Mr Harrison spoke briefly with his lawyer before leaving by a back door, without further comment about the death of his only child.
In a statement Hugo Boss later said: 'The global Hugo Boss team has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family, and our thoughts are of course still with them.


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Taupo Camp - Saturday evening - a show of character and guts
After dinner of sausages, steak, baked spud, cole slaw, mixed veges and pasta followed by ice cream (sounding good?) Mr Burr arrived back from the hospital - still in his dobok - to a standing ovation.
Fortunately everything was checked out at the hospital and, apart from the concussion, Mr Burr is ok. He gave Shane a hug and spent a few minutes telling him how good the fight was and not to worry about the KO. It's just one of those things that can happen.
Meanwhile there were a couple of challenges being dealt to. Michael's hair was being straightened by a swag of the girls with straightening tongs and, after an hour or so, seemed to be having quite a bit of success.
Candice had travelled down to Taupo with the Hanna's and on the journey she and Jeremy talked about how much they could eat. This sowed the seeds of a challenge which was then to play out in front of us all. After a visit to the supermarket and a good hearty dinner each presented the other with a 2 litre tub of ice cream. The challenge... first to finish wins. The rules... if any ice cream comes up during the challenge it has to go back down or you are disqualified. After about 20 minutes into the challenge they were both very cold - this was not what they expected. Brain freeze had been a problem too. Wrapped in duvets they battled on although when they got down to about a cup full of ice cream left, they both slowed almost to a halt. Suddenly Candice let rip and a good plateful was returned to the 2 litre container. Meanwhile Jeremy was eating a spoon full at a time then hanging his head over a bucket but didn't throw up. Candice refused to return the ice cream to where it had come from and pulled out. After another 10 minutes or so Jeremy gave up. There was so little ice cream left - about a cup full - I couldn't believe that he just gave up. But he couldn't move and couldn't squeeze any more in. Roll on the fitness test tomorrow!!
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Anusia nasicornis is een vliesvleugelig insect uit de familie Encyrtidae. De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1860 door Förster.

Encyrtidae


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UK Jewish Film Festival | 6-23 November 2014
Author: Meredith Taylor
The UK Jewish Festival is back with another nationwide feast of film (Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester and Glasgow): this year is the biggest festival yet with 67 features and 28 shorts showcasing life and all its guts and glory throughout the diaspora.
The festival kicks off with the UK premiere of French thriller THE ART DEALER, a modern-day detective story set in Paris, where a young woman uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal surrounding her family's fortune. Follow a selection of this year's films here.
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Dénes György (Dusík Dániel) (Pelsőc, 1923. május 24. – Pozsony, 2007. szeptember 14.) költő, műfordító, szerkesztő, a Szlovákiai Magyar Írók Társaságának tagja, Madách-díjas alkotó.

Élete

Középiskolai tanulmányait Tornalján kezdte, majd a rozsnyói kereskedelmi középiskolában érettségizett. Volt tisztviselő, laboráns. Sokáig a Csemadok KB munkatársa, majd a Szlovák Rádió magyar szerkesztőségében 1951-től 1985-ig az irodalmi adás szerkesztője.

Munkássága

A háború után publikáló első szlovákiai magyar költők egyike. Eleinte ő sem mentesült a kor "építő szellemű" lelkesedésétől, ám hosszú vívódások után eljutott a szemléleti és formai megújulásig. Termékeny alkotó volt, hiszen 21 kötete jelent meg, és számtalan antológiában szerepelt. A nyolcvanas években lírája egyre mélyült, s bár a közösség iránti felelőssége nem lanyhult, együtt érzett a világ dolgaival, figyelme egyre inkább befelé fordult, az egyén sorsa foglalkoztatta és a kérlelhetetlen idővel folytatott küzdelem. Köteteiben megjelent az összegzés, az önértékelés igénye. A hetvenes évek közepétől egyre nagyobb szeretettel fordult a gyereklíra felé, és talán ebben a műfajban alkotott legmaradandóbbat.

Művei

 Magra vár a föld (1952)
 Kék hegyek alatt. Versek; Magyar Kiadó, Pozsony, 1955
 Hallod, hogy zengenek a fák? (1962)
 Évek hatalma (1966)
Az idő börtönében. Válogatott versek; Madách–Szépirodalmi, Bratislava–Bp., 1970
 Mélység fölött (1972)
Tücsökhegedű. Gyermekversek; Madách–Móra, Bratislava–Bp., 1974
 Szemben a mindenséggel (1976)
 Fenyéren boróka (1979)
 Virágzó némaság (1981)
Hajnaltól alkonyig. Válogatott és új versek 1952–1981; Madách–Szépirodalmi, Bratislava–Bp., 1983 (Csehszlovákiai magyar írók)
 Pipitér (1984)
 Bükkfamakk (1987)
 Elfogy a fény (1988)
 Zebramadár (1991)
 Sétálni ment három kalap (1994)
 Kenderkóc (1999)
A tüsszentős király; Méry ratio, Somorja, 1999
 Írók fényben és árnyékban; Madách-Posonium, Pozsony, 2001
 Hattyúk éji dala. Válogatott és új versek; Madách-Posonium, Pozsony, 2002
 Toronyiránt száll a csóka; Madách-Posonium, Pozsony, 2002
 Vaskabóca. Válogatott és új versek gyermekeknek; Lilium Aurum, Dunaszerdahely, 2003

Források

 Kövesdi Károly: Elment egy csöndes lírikus. Új Szó, 2007. 09. 18.
 Súčasní mad'arskí regionálni spisovatelia; összeáll. Hedviga Bečková; Okresná knižnica, Rožňava, 1992

Szlovákiai magyar költők, írók
Magyar rádiósok, televíziósok
1923-ban született személyek
2007-ben elhunyt személyek
Nevet változtatott magyar személyek
Pelsőciek
Pozsonyiak


We previously told you all about Barrel Roll, and how the toy was based on a real guy. Today we meet his traitorous brother, Black Out.
Black Out washed out as a candidate for the GI Joe team when he failed his psychological exam. Disgruntled because his younger brother Barrel Roll made the team, he turned to Cobra, where the faults that disqualified him for GI Joe were considered assets. All of his records are sealed, but it is believed that the reason for his rejection had to do with his possible involvement in the disappearance of his sister, Cadet Bombshell. His expertise with long-range sniper rifles is the result of his obsession with accuracy. Black Out has no natural talent for stalking or shooting, but persistence and practice have resulted in a high level of proficiency that is never sparked by any flashes of brilliance. Cold and mechanical, he mistakenly believes that playing all the notes correctly and at the right time is what makes a song.
Now, to be fair, Thomas Stall probably isn't a traitor in real life - maybe he just always prefered to play with the Cobra toys when the brothers were little, and this is Dwight's way of poking fun at him. Who knows? What we do know is that the character's rejection from the Joe team had nothing to do with Bombstrike: he freaked out during a mission when he was still a Greenshirt, and got two of his teammates killed. He was facing a court martial, but escaped the stockade when Cobra attacked, and ended up going with them because he knew his military career was over. Of course, that story didn't come out until a year after the filecard, so things can change.
Black Out wears a pretty ornate uniform, so his body is unique. Well, it was new when it came out: it was reused a few years later for Major Bludd, but it's not like he's just a repainted Viper or something. The suit is black, with silver armor panels - all very ornate. He has high lace-up boots, and a ton of pockets and pouches hanging from his belt. Not "Image Comics" style pouches, but stuff that looks like a military man would actually carry it. The armor on his forearms has large molded Cobra symbols, and his asymmetrical vest is adorned with grenades and a small knife.
The facial sculpt is really impressive, especially for a G2 figure. Now, obviously I don't know what Thomas Stall looks like in real life, but the figure has a very distinctive face and a haircut you could set your watch to. He's kind of reminiscent of a young Dan Akroyd, of all things. If this is based on the real-life guy, then he was probably laser-scanned at Hasbro's headquarters in Pawtucket; if he's just made up, then the unknown sculptor did a good job.
Black Out's articulation is the classic GI Joe assortment, since he came out before the G2 figures started getting ankles and wrists. Anyway, that means he has a balljointed neck, shoulders, elbows and hips, hinged knees and an O-ring waist. The upper arm swivel is right above the elbow hinge, rather than midway up the bicep, as it was on the G1 toys. Showing a keen attention to detail, the engineering on the forearms is slightly different: on the right arm, the palm of his hand is parallel to the hinge; on the left, it's perpendicular. Why's that? So he can better hold his weapons.
Yes, as a Cobra sniper, Black Out gets a decent amount of weapons. For instance, a silver AK-47 and a black pistol that (almost) fits in the holster on his belt. It's actually a little too big to fit properly. His main weapon is a German-made DSR-Precision GmbH DSR 1 with a removable bipod. He's also got a pair of goggles, same that later came with Low Light, and a ghillie suit that's really tricky to get on him because of the giant armor on his elbows.
Black Out was an easy figure to miss when he came out in 2003 - paired with a rather staid Flint as a part of the SpyTroops line (but without any SpyTroops gear), there really wasn't anything to make him stand out. The idea of a sniper who gets fed up and joins Cobra to get revenge on the Joes may remind you of Doctor Fumbles, but Black Out is pretty cool. He became a big player in the Devil's Due comics, though, as a member of The Plague during the tremendous World War III story. This is the only figure Black Out has ever had, and it's not easy to find; if you do track one down, however, you'll find a good sample of a G2 Joe, with an impressive sculpt and a few nice accessories.


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Andrew shares stories from his upbringing, from the formative years in his faith, and four watershed moments that have transformed his relationship with God. He opens up frankly about the tormenting, chronic pain of arthritis and how the Lord has helped him to stay deeply in love with Jesus in spite of that pain.
Lastly, he shares some of the practical things that he does to develop greater intimacy with the Lord, to be lead by the Spirit, and to receive multiple infillings of the Holy Spirit's power.
Introducing Tim Durham. The recording in itself is a miracle. Only 4 years ago Tim was so bad with anxiety as to be house bound. Now he's able to share about his life in front of an audience. Lord, thanks so much for setting Tim free from anxiety!
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