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		[ "It's always exciting to find an animal track.", "After all, the creature who made it may be just around the corner.", "You can capture that moment of discovery by making a plaster cast of the print to bring home.", "When you find an animal track, ask your kids to note all the details.", "Are there toes?", "If so, how many?", "Can you see claws?", "A webbed foot could be a duck, and cloven hooves might be a white-tailed deer.", "Look for animal footprints in wooded areas and along fields and near water; the muddy or sandy banks of a lake or river are ideal.", "Once you find a track, form the poster board strip into a circle that's wide enough to encircle it like a collar.", "Secure the circle with paper clips and press it in the ground around the track.", "Add water to the plaster in the bag, mixing it by squeezing the bag from time to time, until the plaster is the consistency of a smoothie.", "Pour the plaster into the mold so it is about 1/2 inch deep.", "Let the plaster harden, about 10 to 20 minutes.", "Carefully pull up the cast and peel off the paper collar.", "Brush off any excess dirt." ]
		[ "I am trying to understand what is the difference between TCP Half Open Connection and TCP Half closed connection can any one tell what exactly are they?", "When TCP establishes a connection, it is considered guaranteed since there is a handshake that takes place:At that point the connection is established, and data begins to flow.", "In contrast, a UDP packet is not guaranteed, and is just sent in the hopes it gets there.", "Officially, according to the RFC's, a half-open TCP connection is when one side of the established connection has crashed, and did not send notification that the connection was ending.", "This is not the common usage today.", "Unofficially, if can refer to an embryonic connection, which is a connection in the process of being established.", "Half-closed is the opposite of that unofficial definition.", "It is a state somewhere in the middle where the computers are tearing down the established connection." ]
		[ "\|'Yae-kazura' bears double, soft-pink flowers.", "The tree peony, or Mouton peony, is a deciduous shrub that bears large, showy, cup or bowl-shaped flowers from late spring to early summer.", "Leaves are dark green with blue-green undersides and are deeply lobed.", "Originating in China, the tree peony is long lived and may reach a height and width of 7 feet.", "Soil should be deep, rich and well-prepared.", "Remember to plant the grafted union of the tree about 5 or 6 inches below the suface of the soil.", "Peonies thrive on sun (part sun in warmer climates) and plenty of water.", "Plant where they will be protected from wind.", "The best time to prune is in late winter or early spring while the plant is still dormant." ]
		[ "Endangered species do not need juniper.", "Juniper is native but has served as a component species rather than a dominant species.", "Species at risk in our natural landscape are at risk from loss of habitat.", "Sage grouse do not live in juniper.", "The juniper offers predatory hawks a convenient perch to use as they watch for grouse to eat.", "The pygmy cottontail rabbit lives in and depends on sagebrush.", "Juniper degrades the sagebrush.", "Studies show an increased number of animals, birds and butterflies in areas where the juniper was cut compared to juniper woodland.", "A closed juniper woodland is a biological desert when compared to a verdant shrub steppe landscape.", "As the area and density of juniper is expanding, juniper is actually a problem for endangered species and wildlife in general.", "When a spring dries up or a creek flows less, all the wildlife in the area is affected.", "Water is a limiting factor in this arid region.", "Juniper further limits the water available.", "Our efforts to protect salmon trout and steelhead are costing our society billions of dollars.", "Still, we ignore the fact that the water lost to interception and transpiration due to juniper encroachment is water lost to the watershed and all its inhabitants.", "Juniper invasion has been shown to increase soil erosion eight fold.", "If we consider cost to benefit, the juniper invasion is costing us soil, water and wildlife.", "Where is the benefit?Environmental / preservation groups are not fighting tooth and nail to save the juniper.", "There is uneasiness about juniper becoming another big industry like logging (Weyerhaeuser) and farming (Cenex).", "There is also wariness about the disturbance of old growth stands and fragile locations.", "Those concerns are generally addressed during the planning stage of projects.", "It is easy to recognize and train workers to recognize the attributes of the old growth trees.", "The old trees lack commercial value.", "The old trees do have a value for the wildlife and scenic values of the site.", "Not much abuse of these recognized values has occurred.", "There is also a recognition of the impact juniper is having on the watersheds and wildlife.", "Thus “Environmentalists” have been guarded but generally quiet about juniper “management.”" ]
		[ "Convenience foods can be purchased frozen, refrigerated, or right off the shelf.", "Because each food has different cooking requirements, it is imperative to read and follow the manufacturer's cooking instructions.", "The majority of these foods are not ready to eat straight out of the package, and typically, some further cooking is required.", "Not following label directions can lead to undercooked food, thus leading to food borne illness.", "Follow the basic steps provided while cooking convenience foods to help reduce your risk of getting a food borne illness.", "You might find that proper cooking requires a conventional, convection, or toaster oven and not a microwave.", "Instructions are specific to that product and may not be applicable to all ovens.", "Remember to stir, cover, and rotate foods to allow for even cooking.", "Another important consideration in convenience foods is the microwave wattage.", "Do you know the wattage of your microwave?", "Wattage is found on the inside of the door or on the back side of the appliance.", "If your microwave's wattage is lower than what is recommended on the instructions, it will more than likely take longer for your food to be cooked and reach its proper internal temperature.", "Typically, the higher wattage of a microwave you have, the less time it will take that food to reach its proper temperature.", "Lastly, remember to use a food thermometer.", "After you have cooked the food, be sure to allow the food to \"stand\" for the allotted amount of time specified in the instructions.", "Stand time is important to allow the food to finish heating through or cooking.", "One cannot tell if a food is properly cooked based on color or texture alone.", "Using your food thermometer is the only sure way to tell if a food has reached its proper internal temperature.", "Most convenience foods need to reach an internal temperature of 165?", "F.", "Remember to always read and follow the manufacturers' guidelines when cooking or reheating convenience foods." ]
		[ "I recently went to a Wine101 class and he approached it by helping us to just describe what we are smelling and tasting.", "With 9 simple wine terms, we are able to communicate what we are looking for in a wine.", "Sweet, Dry, and FruitySweet and Dry are opposites and only refer to sugar content in the wine.", "A sweet wine usually has alcohol percentage under 10%, while a wine with an alcohol percentage over 13% will have little to no sugar content left leaving it dry.", "Fruity is simply referring to an aroma.", "And since wine comes from a grape, it should always lead with a fruit based aroma.", "Fruity tends to be more dominant in new world wines (USA, Australia, South America etc).", "Acidic, Soft, and TannicAn acidic wine is all about salivating.", "How much salivation will tell exactly how much and what type of acids are in the wine.", "A wine with a lack of acidity is called a soft wine.", "A merlot is usually considered a soft wine.", "A wine with tannin leaves a astringent feeling in the mouth.", "Tannins can be caused by the following three things: oak, grape skins or grape stems.", "That big, bold cabernet from California usually provides a good example.", "Body, Balance, and FinishThe body of wine refers to its impression of weight it leaves in your mouth.", "You can think of it as the richness of the wine.", "You can have a light, light-medium, medium, medium-full and full body wine.", "The balance of a wine is how well the fruit, body, acidity, tannins ect.", "act together.", "It’s about getting them to all work in harmony and compliment one another.", "Finish is everything that happens when you swallow the wine.", "Are you salivating?", "Do you have a bitter taste?", "Does it linger?", "What impression does it leave?", "As confusing as wine can be, these terms should help anyone describe what they want in a wine.", "So go ahead and drink a glass and use these terms to help you relay what you smell and taste." ]
		[ "ingredients & loreblended with decaf ceylon tea, natural peach flavor, marigold flowers, apple pieces and apricotsCultivation of peaches began in China as early as 2000BC.", "The winds of trade brought peaches to Greece and Persia, where they were instantly accepted.", "The juicy fruit was also a big hit with the Romans, who cultivated it throughout the empire.", "From Italy, peaches made the leap across the Atlantic, where early settlers planted them throughout the East Coast.", "Soon they were so plentiful, local botanists thought of them as native fruits." ]
		[ "First, draw a slanted square for the box's body.", "This square will be where the face goes.", "Next, draw the rest of the box.", "You should start seeing the box.", "After, draw the handle of the box.", "Be very careful with this step because you need to draw it as even as possible.", "Now, draw the lines according to the picture.", "These are the folds.", "Then, draw the eyes,cheeks, and mouth.", "Next, erase the extra lines.", "The only extra line should be the ones in the handle.", "This step is optional.", "All you have to do is trace the picture.", "I traced the outside with a fat sharpie, and traces the rest with a thin sharpie.", "If you don't trace well and have lots a pencil showing, erase it.", "Do not trace the cheeks.", "Finally, color the cheeks red/pink, and color the handle any color you want." ]
		[ "Rabies is a viral disease that is transmitted through the saliva of infected warm-blooded animals like raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats, cats, and dogs.", "Rabies is most often spread to animals and humans through a bite from an infected animal.", "For humans, rabies is almost always fatal if rabies shots are not given before the onset of rabies symptoms .", "Rabid animals may act tame, or may display strange or unusual behavior such as aggressiveness, avoiding food and water, foaming at the mouth, or difficulty moving.", "Stay away from any strange animals, especially wildlife.", "Report any unusual acting animal to your County Animal Control office.", "Tips to Prevent Rabies:Keep pet’s rabies shots up-to-date.", "By Georgia law, dogs, cats, and ferrets must get a rabies vaccine when they are 3 months old, but be aware that for some newer combination vaccines, this age is 8 weeks.", "Call your veterinarian for more details on rabies vaccines for your pets.- Keep pets indoors, in a fenced yard, or on a leash when outdoors at all times.", "- Do not leave uncovered garbage or pet food outside.", "Food that is left out may attract wild or stray animals.", "- Stay away from wild, sick, hurt, or dead animals.", "Do not pick up or move sick or hurt animals.", "If you find a wild, sick, or hurt animal, call your County Animal Control office.", "- Do not keep wild animals like raccoons, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and wolves as pets.", "It is dangerous and also illegal.- Teach your children not to go near, tease, or play with wild animals or strange dogs and cats.- Call the GPC at 1-800-222-1222 with any rabies questions." ]
		[ "Most kids have a portable music player, but how many can build their own portable speaker dock?", "This science kit for kids contains everything needed to build a working plug & play dock for any device with a headphone jack (that plays saved music), including iPods, cell phones & mp3 players.", "Kids will learn some basic electronics, including the difference between analog and digital technology.", "No tools required.", "Needs 1 9V battery (not included).", "For ages 8 years and up.Speaker Dock Kit Components: 1 circuit board, 1 set of speakers, 1 LED, 1 on/off switch, 2 optional paper housing designs, 2 sheets double stick tape, 4-color booklet.", "Awards: Parents Magazine Best Toy, Oppenheim Top Toy Platinum.", "WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts.", "Not for children younger than 3 years." ]
		[ "Constant and strong unpleasant breath odor is known as halitosis.", "For many people suffering from halitosis, it becomes an embarrassment for them to be part of society.", "This in turn leads to low self esteem.", "In most cases, the root of halitosis lies in the mouth.", "Dental hygiene is very important to cure and prevent bad breath.", "Here we give you a list of natural cures for halitosis.", "Halitosis generally occurs from bacteria that settle in the corners of the teeth and gums.", "If you do not brush regularly, food particles may remain intact in gaps between teeth becoming the breeding ground for bacteria and releasing a foul smell.", "Brush twice a day and floss daily if you have bad breath.", "Use a mouthwash to rinse after every meal.", "Make sure that your mouthwash contains zinc ions if you want to eliminate bad breath.", "Zinc neutralizes the sulfur compounds in the mouth which cause foul odor.", "Mouthwashes containing essential oils are also beneficial in curing halitosis.", "Both tea tree oil and lemon oil have antibacterial properties to help cure bad breath.", "You can also dilute peppermint oil in water and rinse your mouth with this solution after every meal.", "Unclean mouths are the chief cause of halitosis.", "So oral health is very important if you want to get rid of bad odor in the mouth.", "Using tongue scrapers removes food particles, dead skin cells and bacteria settled on the tongue.", "Sometimes the tongue appears white due to a thick coating on the upper layer.", "This has to be removed with a tongue scraper.", "Even if you do not have a tongue scraper, clean the tongue with a spare toothbrush.", "Drinking cold water or other cool fluids like cucumber soup or fruit juices is important to maintain oral hygiene.", "It is said that excess heat in the stomach leads to a foul smell that is emanated from the mouth.", "Balance the heat in your body especially during summers by consuming large quantities of cool fluids.", "Both black and green tea contain compounds called polyphenols which help in killing bacteria in the mouth.", "Brew your tea very light for best results against halitosis.", "Chewing on herbs will help eliminate halitosis.", "Take small sprigs of parsley, rosemary, tarragon or spearmint and chew on them for less than five minutes after meals for best results against halitosis.", "You can also boil sprigs of herbs in water and drink the liquid.", "Chewing on crunchy vegetables and fruits cures halitosis effectively.", "It is said that the crunchiness removes plaque from teeth.", "However, you have to take care that particles of these fruits and vegetables like carrot, jicama or apple does not remain in the mouth after you have finished eating.", "Studies have shown that this green pigment present in plant leaves neutralizes halitosis by removing toxins and bacteria present in the bloodstream.", "Boil plants such as wheatgrass, alfalfa or barley in water and drink the solution.", "These plants contain a high percentage of chlorophyll and successfully remove bad breath.", "Photo Credit : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM02080" ]
		[ "versão On-line ISSN 0717-7356SANTORO, Calogero M et al.", "PLEISTOCENE HUMAN OCCUPATION IN THE ATACAMA DESERT: FIRST RESULTS FROM THE APPLICATION OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PREDICTIVE RESEARCH MODEL.", "Chungará (Arica)", "[online].", "2011, vol.43, n.especial, pp.", "353-366.", "ISSN 0717-7356.", "http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-73562011000300003.", "In South America, evidence of human occupation dates back to 14,600 calibrated years BP (14.6 ka).", "Yet, important areas such as the Atacama Desert, between latitude 17° to 21° S (northern Atacama), lack occupations older than 11,5 ka.", "Current hyperarid conditions in the Atacama have dissuaded many researchers from considering this region as a possible territory for Pleistocene-Holocene peoples.", "Paleoecological data, however, have suggested increased availability of water along the western slope of the Andes from 17.5-9.5 ka.", "Thus, we systematically searched for rodent middens and paleowetlands in the large canyons of the Andean Precordillera as well as the interfluves (1,000-3,000 masl).", "As a result, we identified specific habitats favorable for early human settling.", "This interdisciplinary and predictive methodological model, summarized in this paper, allowed us to identify several sites.", "Among these, Quebrada Maní 12 is the first Pleistocene-Holocene human occupation (~11.9 a 12.7 ka) known from the northern Atacama.", "Palavras-chave : Pleistocene-Holocene transition; early peopling; paleoenvironment; Atacama Desert." ]
		[ "Success for All (SFA) is a whole school improvement strategy that has been proven to increase children's outcomes.", "SFA originated in the US, and has been adapted to the UK context.", "It is now used in approximately 100 schools in the UK, supported by Success for All-UK, a UK registered charity.", "The reading component of SFA includes systematic phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension.", "Between 2008 and 2012 we undertook a large-scale evaluation of the SFA literacy programme, assessing its impact on the literacy skills of pupils as they moved through school.", "The evaluation was a matched study involving nearly 40 schools (control and intervention).", "Our findings when the children reached the end of Reception and Year 1 were statistically significant, and for the end of Year 2 were positive.", "In Summer 2012, a further period of assessment took place with the pupils when they reached the end of Year 3.", "The SFA study involved Louise Tracey, Bette Chambers, Robert Slavin, Nancy Madden, Pam Hanley, and Louise Elliott." ]
		[ "Some kids need to repeat a grade in school.", "This means that a kid who's in third grade would have to do third grade again next year, instead of moving on to fourth grade.", "No one wants to repeat a grade, but if this happens to you, you're not the only one.", "Repeating a grade can be the right thing, though, because you get another chance to complete the work and learn what you need to know to do well when you do move up to the next grade.", "Why Some Kids Have to RepeatMost kids need to repeat a grade because they are having trouble with the work or other stuff they need to do in that grade.", "Some kids might have learning disabilities.", "For instance, a kid might have trouble reading.", "Other kids might have been ill or absent for a long time, so they didn't get a chance to learn everything they needed to learn.", "Who decides if you should repeat a grade?", "It's often a team, including your parents, your teacher, counselor, and principal.", "Teachers and parents aren't trying to be mean when they decide a kid should repeat a grade.", "Everyone is trying to do the right thing so that the kid will learn what he or she needs to know before moving on.", "You probably know that the stuff you learn is like building blocks.", "First, you learn your numbers.", "Then you learn how to add, then subtract.", "Later, you'll learn how to multiply and divide.", "If you didn't learn your numbers, how could you do other math?", "Sometimes a kid might understand the schoolwork, but is having trouble with other stuff, like behaving in class and sitting still while the teacher is teaching.", "Sometimes, an extra year gives the kid and his or her family a chance to work through problems like that.", "If a kid is just refusing to do the work, that problem needs to be solved.", "If you have to repeat a grade, you might be thinking: \"Is everyone really moving on without me?\"", "Repeating a grade might make you sad, angry, or both.", "It can be stressful.", "You might be upset because you won't be in class with all of your friends.", "Try talking with your mom or dad, a teacher, or a school counselor if you're having these feelings.", "If you are worried about missing your friends, try to set up playdates or other times when you can play together.", "Ask for a parent's help with this.", "You might feel embarrassed or ashamed about repeating a grade.", "You may think that people are talking about you or making fun of you.", "These feelings are normal.", "It can really hurt if someone teases you about repeating a grade.", "You might want to think about what you could say to someone who teases you.", "Maybe you could say, \"I needed to get better at some stuff.", "It's not a big deal.\"", "If you are teased, be sure to tell a parent, teacher, or counselor.", "Find a grownup who can help you figure out what to do.", "If Your Friend Has to RepeatTry to be kind if a friend needs to repeat a grade.", "Let him or her know you will still be friends.", "Try to get together after school, on the weekends, and during vacations.", "Support your friend and never tease him or her.", "Sticking by him or her in this tough time might make you even better friends.", "Can You Avoid Repeating?", "Sometimes, there's no way to avoid having to repeat a grade.", "If you have learning trouble or you missed a lot of school, there may be no way around it.", "But you might be able to make up work during summer school or with a tutor who comes to your house.", "If you're struggling with school, be sure to tell a parent.", "Work with your teacher and the school counselor to figure out what the problems are and how to solve them.", "Try to handle problems right away, instead of just hoping things will get better.", "It's easier to catch up if you get help quickly.", "School can be hard work — there's no denying it.", "But you can learn some strategies to help it go a little better for you.", "For instance, if you study a little bit each night, that can make it easier — and less scary — than having to learn everything the night before a test.", "With school, set a goal for yourself and keep working toward it bit by bit.", "Ask for help if you need it, and you'll get there!" ]
		[ "Provided by: freebsd-manpages_7.2-1_allgetuid, geteuid - get user identificationStandard C Library (libc, -lc)", "The getuid() system call returns the real user ID of the calling process.", "The geteuid() system call returns the effective user ID of the callingThe real user ID is that of the user who has invoked the program.", "As theeffective user ID gives the process additional permissions duringexecution of “set-user-ID” mode processes, getuid() is used to determinethe real-user-id of the calling process.", "The getuid() and geteuid() system calls are always successful, and noreturn value is reserved to indicate an error.getgid(2), issetugid(2), setgid(2), setreuid(2), setuid(2)", "The geteuid() and getuid() system calls are expected to conform toISO/IEC 9945-1:1990 (“POSIX.1”).", "The getuid() and geteuid() functions appeared in Version 7 AT&T UNIX." ]
		[ "Venice mallow is a summer annual.", "It was introduced from Europe where it was grown as an ornamental.", "Venice mallow has an upright growth habit and can reach 10- to 18-inches in height.", "The stems are erect, covered with hairs and branch from the base.", "The leaves are deeply cleft into 3 to 5 coarsely toothed lobes and form on long petioles.", "The lower stems and petioles can be a red to purple in color.", "Venice mallow has a fibrous root system with a weak taproot.", "The flower of Venice mallow is very showy and are a light sulfur-yellow color with a deep red to purple center.", "Venice mallow is nicknamed \"flower-of-an-hour\" because flowers will only last several hours before the petals drop.", "Venice mallow spreads by seed.", "The seeds can lay dormant for up to 50 years.", "Venice mallow is found throughout United States.", "Venice mallow can infest nurseries, orchards, gardens, roadsides, cultivated fields and open waste areas.", "Venice mallow tolerates drought and gravely soils.", "It is also noted to tolerate alkaline soils.", "Due to longevity of the seeds, it is crucial to mow or remove the plants prior to flowering and seed development.", "Following good agronomic practices such as watering and mowing will help to prevent infestations of Venice mallow.", "For optimum control make your post-emergence herbicide application in the late spring when Venice mallow is young and actively growing." ]
		[ "Jan. 6, 1998Today's Reading: \"Bread Route\" by Michael Collier, published by University of Chicago Press.", "Today is Epiphany or Twelfth Day, known also as Old Christmas Day.", "Film actor and popular silent film cowboy Tom Mix was born in Driftwood, Pennsylvania, on this day in 1880.", "Novelist E(dgar) L(aurence)", "Doctorow (RAGTIME) was born on this day in New York City in 1931.", "Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.", "®" ]
		[ "Animal Diaries Archive30 June 2006With winter upon us now, the job of providing our koalas with suitable leaf becomes that much harder.", "As we all know, winter brings shorter days.", "This means the trees have less sun to help them grow.", "However, the major problem is not lack of sun, but winter frost.", "Frost not only damages the leaves (frost-bitten leaves are known as being burnt or blue), but also has the potential to kill the trees.", "Koalas are very fussy eaters and won't touch leaves which have been affected by the frost.", "So the already difficult job of providing our koalas with fresh leaf becomes that little bit more difficult in the winter months.", "But with some more rain hopefully on the way, this time of hardship will only be short-lived.", "While we try our best to travel far and wide to find the best and least affected leaf and maintain our extensive plantations for our Zoo koalas, their wild counterparts aren’t so lucky.", "The koalas in the bush are really feeling it, having had so little rain this year.", "Please look out for our natives this winter and call a wildlife rescue centre if someone is in need of a little specialist care.", "Our Amazing KoalasKoalas vary in size and colour depending on where they live in Australia.", "Koalas found in the southern distributions (Southern NSW and Victoria) tend to be ...more" ]
		[ "Allergies are an overreaction of the immune system to substances that generally do not affect other individuals.", "These substances, or allergens, can cause sneezing, coughing, and itching.", "Allergic reactions range from merely bothersome to life-threatening.", "Some allergies are seasonal, like hay fever.", "Allergies have also been associated with chronic conditions like sinusitis and asthma.", "Anyone may have or develop an allergy - from a baby born with an allergy to cow's milk, to a child who gets poison ivy, to a senior citizen who develops hives after taking a new medication.", "Allergies can generally not be prevented but allergic reactions can be.", "Once a person knows they are allergic to a certain substance, they can avoid contact with the allergen.", "Strategies for doing this include being in an air-conditioned environment during peak hay-fever season, avoiding certain foods, and eliminating dust mites and animal dander from the home.", "They can also control the allergy by reducing or eliminating the symptoms.", "Strategies include taking medication to counteract reactions or minimize symptoms and being immunized with allergy injection therapy.", "\"Allergies\" definition provided by Communication at CDC." ]
		[ "\|Uploaded:\|\|February 26, 2012\|\|Updated:\|\|February 27, 2012\|How many of you have always wanted a bird that can be taught how to talk just like a human or close to it?", "Well, today I will be giving you a lesson on one of my favorite bird species and it's not because they are popular.", "This parrot is what I call the best all around big parrot breed anyone could, and should own.", "Up next, I will show you \"how to draw an African Grey\", step by step.", "I know almost all of you have seen a picture of these birds before and some of you probably didn't know the species name was until now.", "I have been doing a little research on what types of birds or parrots are trainable to mimic the human language.", "To my surprise, the African Grey parrot seems to be the best bird to train to mimic human speech.", "This is mainly due to their high intelligence, and their capability to be great human companions.", "History shows that back four thousand years ago, these pretty birds have been kept as pets for Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, the English, and even Portuguese sailors enjoyed the Grey's for their pets.", "There are two types of African Grey parrots, there is the larger breed called the 'Congo African Grey' which grow to be about a foot or twelve inches.", "They have light gray feathers, black beaks, and red tails.", "The other is the 'Timneh Grey parrot', and these birds are smaller in size, have a maroon colored tail, charcoal colored beaks, and light colored mandibles.", "The one that is in this lesson is the Congo Grey, and I choose this one because it is the prettiest, or at least to me.", "I think I mentioned before that I love drawing birds, so yo might see a lot more of these tutorials from me in the future.", "For now, enjoy drawing an African Grey, and be sure to leave a rating, comment or both.", "I have one more lesson on the way so stay tuned in one last time to see what it is.", "Peace out people!" ]
		[ "Pretend Reading:", "Baby Steps to ReadingAugust 19, 2011One of the most wonderful things about living with preschoolers is watching them develop their imaginations in new and exciting ways each day.", "After watching you cook, a child will pretend cook for her baby dolls.", "A child in the backseat will pretend he’s driving to the grocery store.", "Like driving and cooking, reading is one of those adult skills that children want to emulate before they have the skills to do it for “real.”", "One of the most joyful moments for me as a mom was watching my children gravitate towards books and pretend to read them even before they knew all their letters.", "To me this said that my kids loved books and wanted to become readers.", "Children who are read to early and often know that books are magical.", "They crave cuddling with a loved one and being read to.", "They look forward to story time in preschool.", "They will flip through books to explore the story told in pictures.", "And they will eventually pick up books on their own and pretend to read.", "What does it mean when your child pretends to read?", "Just like when a child pretends to talk on the phone, he might also pick up a familiar book and tell the story with a stuffed animal in his lap.", "Kids who pretend to read display many of the first skills in becoming readers.", "They demonstrate that they know how to hold a book and turn pages.", "They know that stories progress as the pages are turned and that each book has a beginning, middle and end.", "Most importantly, they understand that books hold stories and that stories are fun and interesting.", "It might not seem like much, but motivation, the desire to read, is one of the first steps in learning to read.", "How can you promote even more interest in reading?", "The best way to get young children excited about reading is to read to them.", "Let them see you read for pleasure.", "Take them to the library and check out a variety of books.", "Have books in the car, in the stroller, near the bed, next to the couch…you get the idea.", "If your child does not already pretend to read, ask him to tell you the story from a picture book.", "Choose a book that he already knows or that he has shown an interest in.", "You can model this by telling the story from the pictures instead of reading the words yourself.", "This shows your child that this is also a legitimate way to read.", "Pre-readers who are given permission to make up stories develop their imaginations and seldom will say, “But I don’t know how to read.”", "What do you do in your home to promote an interest in reading among your young children?", "© 2001-2012 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.", "All rights reserved." ]
		[ "Tabu, my Cairn Terrier, was missing.", "I clipped on Bruno’s leash and commanded, “Search!", "Find Tabu!”", "Bruno sniffed.", "His nose went to the ground.", "He zigzagged left, then right.", "He headed down the ravine, pulling me behind.", "Blackberry thorns tore at my clothes.", "My boots sank into decaying cedar.", "Bears, coyotes, and cougars inhabit the wilds of our area and my little Tabu was in danger.", "We traversed a stream rumbling with spring runoff.", "I trusted Bruno, my obsessive Border Collie-Lab cross, as he began an ascent.", "It was hot and muggy and the hike up was tough, an angle that had me close to the ground, nearly crawling.", "Bruno was tenacious.", "A tug: he had found her!", "Bruno lurched toward Tabu, nearly knocking her over with a nose nudge.", "Bruno did his job.", "Hot on Tabu’s scent trail, Bruno had been tracking, relying primarily on his sense of smell, possibly a thousand times more sensitive than that of humans.", "Dogs possess more than 220 million olfactory receptors, humans only 5 million.", "When a scent can’t be recognized right away, a dog will sniff a series of rapid short inhalations and exhalations.", "This can be startling to see for the first time.", "The scent isn’t washed out as the sniffing actually forces air into a pocket in the dog’s nose where the unrecognizable molecules can accumulate and be deciphered.", "This allows the dog to distinguish scents and follow trails.", "Tracking dogs are used for search and rescue in urban disaster (911) and avalanche operations, as well as for police work.", "Dogs and handlers involved in these operations are highly dedicated and intensely trained, and must be ready to tackle life-or-death situations 24/7 in all kinds of weather and dangerous conditions.", "On the lighter side, the nose is put to the test in the non-competitive sport of tracking, where dogs decipher scents along a trail in order to locate “indicate” articles and find humans.", "Through the Canadian and the American Kennel Clubs, dogs can earn titles such as Tracking Dog (TD) or Urban Tracking Dog (UTD).", "To achieve a TD, a dog must follow a stranger’s track approximately 450 meters long with two to four turns, “aged” for at least 30 minutes, and with a glove at the end.", "In Urban Tracking, dogs are tested on varying terrain: a grassy baseball park, non-vegetated areas, parking lots, schools, and office sites.", "To learn more about tracking, I traveled out to Canine Harmony Dog Training Academy in Surrey, British Columbia, just a trail away from the boundary that divides the United States and Canada.", "I arrive to find a gathering of trackers readying their dogs with body harnesses and long leashes.", "Blackberry brambles, fruit trees, and weathered barns border the training fields.", "The smell of burning cherry wood fills the air.", "Smoke billows out of a rusty barrel that provides heat to onlookers on this crisp March morning.", "This is where tracking comes alive, where human scent trails are made and tracking dogs lead their handlers in search of humans, squeaky toys, and favourite treats.", "“Every weekend the club will be out in the fields learning and practicing,” says Chanone Sanders, master dog trainer.", "“To get started, you need the desire to learn tracking and a dog you’d like to track with.”", "Sanders holds a seminar once a month to help people learn the theory and “book work” behind tracking.", "Today, she leads new and experienced trackers to the fields insisting everyone stay to the right of the orange cones, out of the working field.", "“We want a clean slate so the dogs can focus on the tracks.”", "She asks for a volunteer, “Who wants to go get soggy in the grass?”", "Monika Mallow, courageous in her sturdy boots, steps forward.", "Sanders tells her how to lay a track: “Stand for just a second, line up two objects with something in the distance.", "Walk that line, stop, turn 90 degrees, walk, and hide in the grass.", "Sit quietly.”", "Mallow lays a track for Arlo, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and hides.", "She has the dog’s favourite ball stuffed inside a glove.", "Arlo leads owner Samantha Andress as he “air scents”: testing the odours that float above the ground.", "“Find it!”", "Samantha commands.", "Arlo’s nose goes down.", "He circles and begins sweeping big arcs, “coursing” across the scent track.", "“There’s a strong breeze taking the scent south,” Sanders reports.", "Arlo’s on the “fringe” but keeps on tracking.", "He nears the weeds.", "With a sudden jump, he’s found her.", "Mallow cheers and tosses his ball.", "Next up is long-lashes Maggie, a Labrador-Golden Retriever mix.", "She gets a good sniff of her favourite treats.", "Once again, Mallow braves the soggy field taking Maggie’s treats with her.", "Sanders turns Maggie around and instructs owner, Marion Hewko, “We don’t want Maggie to see, we want her to use her nose.", "They know how to smell.", "We teach them the only way to do it is by scent—then the nose kicks in.”", "As Hewko walks Maggie to the line, Sanders continues: “Okay, bring Maggie to start then out—slow, slow, slow.", "Let her go ahead of you.", "Find it!”Maggie takes off, showing a “deep nose”— a nose close to the ground and buried in the grass.", "She stops.", "Sanders calls, “She stops, you stop.", "Let her pull you.”", "Maggie backtracks, air scenting, high nose, picks up the scent.", "Off she goes again.", "She discovers Mallow lying in the grass.", "Maggie jumps around, tail wagging, celebrating.", "Lilly the Australian Shepherd is next.", "It’s her first time.", "Owners Shawn Gerenski and Sharon Warren watch as Sanders puts a harness on Lilly.", "“This way she won’t hurt herself.", "Collars pull.”", "she explains.", "The trainer tells Gerenski, who is going to lay the track, that he should talk to Lilly before he goes out.", "Gerenski walks a straight line into the field.", "Sanders covers Lilly’s eyes.", "Gerenski hides.", "Search time.", "Warren commands Lilly, not with “Find it,” but instead calling: “Where’s Daddy?", "Find Daddy!”", "Lilly searches.", "Air scenting.", "Nose goes to the ground.", "Big sniff.", "Aha!", "Daddy’s scent.", "She’s off and galloping an absolutely straight line to Gerenski, who cheers and tosses Lilly’s favourite red squeaky toy.", "Tracking is a fun way for dogs and handlers to exercise, challenge themselves, and enjoy social time with other teams.", "Cindy O’Neil says it has helped her big mixedbreed dog, Brooke, to overcome her fear.", "“Brooke’s a rescue dog,” says O’Neil.", "“When we brought her home, she was very afraid.", "I signed her up for tracking to build confidence.", "It made her more outgoing.”", "Brooke is now one of the “diehard trackers” who just can’t get enough of the sport.", "“It’s an activity that bonds us with our dogs in a way that no other event can,” says Sanders.", "“It’s a quiet walk in a field on a misty morning with a purpose and a goal.", "It’s the joy of finding the goal at the end of the track and the desire to do it again.", "It’s a balance, a trust and a harmony that we forge together with our dogs.”" ]
		[ "Disk encryption can be beaten\"A new hack allowing attackers to take peoples files even after encryption.\"", "Published: 31st July 2008 \| Source: CNet \|It has been proven that RAM can take some time spanning from seconds to minutes before losing its data.", "This allows the attacker to take the data from the memory or alternatively take the RAM module.", "Also, if the RAM module is kept cool, it will retain its data for a much longer period of time.", "For example, if you blow canned air onto the module, it will hold memory for a few more minutes; if you keep it in liquid nitrogen then the data could be held for days.", "This gives the attacker a lot more time.", "We also have a picture of what happens to the data on the RAM after the power has been turned off.", "As you can see, the data slowly fades away.", "The right hand side is after a loss power for 5 minutes and the left is after 5 seconds.", "Learn a new thing every day here at OC3D." ]
		[ "Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums.", "Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available.", "If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us.", "Certain kinds of medications can have an adverse effect on your teeth.", "Long ago, children exposed to tetracycline developed tooth problems, including discoloration, later in life.", "The medication fell out of use, however, and is not an issue today.", "The best precaution is to ask your family physician if any medications he or she has prescribed can have a detrimental effect on your teeth or other oral structures.", "A condition called dry mouth is commonly associated with certain medications, including antihistamines, diuretics, decongestants and pain killers.", "People with medical conditions, such as an eating disorder or diabetes, are often plagued by dry mouth.", "Other causes are related to aging (including rheumatoid arthritis), and compromised immune systems.", "Garlic and tobacco use are other known culprits.", "Dry mouth occurs when saliva production drops.", "Saliva is one of your body's natural defenses against plaque because it acts to rinse your mouth of cavity-causing bacteria and other harmful materials.", "Some of the less alarming results of dry mouth include bad breath.", "But dry mouth can lead to more serious problems, including burning tongue syndrome, a painful condition caused by lack of moisture on the tongue.", "If dry mouth isn't readily apparent, you may experience other conditions that dry mouth can cause, including an overly sensitive tongue, chronic thirst or even difficulty in speaking.", "Poor dental hygiene can cause a host of problems outside your mouth—including your heart.", "Medical research has uncovered a definitive link between heart disease and certain kinds of oral infections such as periodontal disease.", "Some have even suggested that gum disease may be as dangerous as or more dangerous than other factors such as tobacco use.", "A condition called chronic periodontitis, or persistent gum disease, has been linked to cardiovascular problems by medical researchers.", "In short, infections and harmful bacteria in your mouth can spread through the bloodstream to your liver, which produces harmful proteins that can lead to systemic cardiac problems.", "That’s why it’s critical to practice good oral hygiene to keep infections at bay—this includes a daily regimen of brushing, flossing and rinsing.", "In some cases, patients with compromised immune systems or who fear an infection from a dental procedure may take antibiotics before visiting the dentist.", "It is possible for bacteria from your mouth to enter your bloodstream during a dental procedure in which tissues are cut or bleeding occurs.", "A healthy immune system will normally fight such bacteria before they result in an infection.", "However, certain cardiovascular conditions in patients with weakened hearts could be at risk for an infection or heart muscle inflammation (bacterial endocarditis) resulting from a dental procedure.", "Patients with heart conditions (including weakened heart valves) are strongly advised to inform our office before undergoing any dental procedure.", "The proper antibiotic will prevent any unnecessary complications." ]
		[ "The Pop-up Solar Cooker Book is a clever invention created by middle school student Jared Mann from Christenburg, VA, USA.", "The project was submitted to the National Museum of Education's Bubble Wrap Competition for Young Inventors in 2008, and placed in the top fifteen finalists from 2,200 entrants.", "The design is patterned after children's pop-up books that have displays which spring open when pages are turned.", "The first page opens a solar panel cooker, which Jared describes is better for heating liquids, and the second page opens a solar box cooker.", "The cooker book uses bubble wrap to create the enclosure for the panel cooker, and as a glazing cover for the box cooker.", "The panel cooker has reached temeratures of 66°C(150°F).", "As with good pop-up book design, the Pop-up Solar Cooker Book folds flat for easy transport.", "Audio and videoEditArticles in the mediaEdit- December 2008:", "Young inventor turns bubble wrap into solar cooker - The Roanoke Times" ]
		[ "Last year, I had, maybe, 10 tomato plants that did very well.", "So well and so close to one another, I ended up letting more than a few tomatoes hit the ground.", "This spring I tilled the land and planted in some areas and was going to plant in other areas later.", "Well, the land I was hoping to use later had a lot of wild tomato plants pop up.", "I would say about 100.", "Good for me as that would save me money on seed.", "My problem is this; I wanted the plants in different areas.", "When I replant them they, almost immediately, go limp.", "Some are just plain dead.", "Others I propped up, hoping they'd rejuvenate.", "I'll know more tomorrow.", "I do water them lightly right after I plant them.", "Am I doing something wrong here?", "Why do they go limp so quickly?", "I try to do it in the morning before it gets too hot.", "Is there a better time to do it?", "Any help is appreciated.", "OK.", "I, mostly, have resolved the issue.", "I've found that if I replant the plants close to dusk they have a much better chance of surviving.", "The cooler the weather the better.", "The ones I replanted in 90 degree weather never stood a chance.", "The cooler the weather the better.", "Even then, they seem to struggle for the first week before they look good.", "It's odd because I only move them a few feet in some cases.", "I take as much dirt around the plant as possible.", "I don't have the same problem if I plant seedlings.", "I'm not even sure what kind of tomato plants they are.", "The big area where they were is where I planted some corn.", "In a 20 foot wide area there were, easily, 100 tomato plants growing.", "Only a couple of the corn plants came up.", "So, I just thinned out the area and will let tomatoes grow there.", "You are so right -- planting when it's overcast helps your tomatoes survive transplant shock!", "It's hard enough for them to move, but when they have to deal with hot, direct sun, it's too much stress.", "In addition to planting at dusk, you can also provide shade for your plant during the first few days -- by leaning a folding chair over it, for example.", "Here's a page with more planting and transplanting information:Planting tomatoes: top tips to help your new crop succeed" ]
		[ "The Hamilton-Norwood scale is a way of measuring male pattern baldness.", "It was introduced by Dr. James Hamilton in the 1950s and later revised and updated by Dr. O'Tar Norwood in the 1970s.", "There are 2 main types of balding, anterior (front) and vertex (back), as this alternate view of the Norwood scale shows a bit more clearly.", "Stages on the scale are often abbreviated to nw1, nw2, nw3a etc.", "Another slight variation on the scale is shown below.", "Baldness in women takes a different pattern, and is measured on the Ludwig Scale.", "I intend to give each of my postings a rating on the Norwood scale, but remember that this is only personal opinion and sometimes I may get it wrong.", "The Norwood scale is a less than perfect way of measuring baldness, but it is the best and most widely recognised way we have.", "An alternative look at the Norwood Scale can be found at shortandbald.net3 years ago" ]
		[ "GENITOURINARY / KIDNEY :: Overview of Male AnatomyWhat is an inguinal hernia?", "A hernia occurs when a section of intestine protrudes through a weakness in the abdominal muscles.", "A soft bulge is seen underneath the skin where the hernia has occurred.", "A hernia that occurs in the groin area is called an inguinal hernia.", "What causes an inguinal hernia?", "A hernia can develop in the first few months after the baby is born because of a weakness in the muscles of the abdomen.", "As a male fetus grows and matures during pregnancy, the testicles develop in the abdomen and then move down into the scrotum through an area called the inguinal canal.", "Shortly after the baby is born, the inguinal canal closes, preventing the testicles from moving back into the abdomen.", "If this area does not close off completely, a loop of intestine can move into the inguinal canal through the weakened area of the lower abdominal wall and cause a hernia.", "Although girls do not have testicles, they do have an inguinal canal, so they can develop hernias in this area as well.", "Who is at risk for developing a hernia?", "Hernias occur more often in children who have one or more of the following risk factors:Who is affected by inguinal hernias?", "Inguinal hernias occur:Occasionally, the loop of intestine that protrudes through a hernia may become stuck, and is no longer reducible.", "This means that the intestinal loop cannot be gently pushed back into the abdominal cavity.", "When this happens, that section of intestine may lose its blood supply.", "A good blood supply is necessary for the intestine to be healthy and function properly.", "What are the symptoms of an inguinal hernia?", "Hernias usually occur in newborns, but may not be noticeable for several weeks or months after birth.", "Straining and crying do not cause hernias; however, the increased pressure in the abdomen can make a hernia more noticeable.", "Inguinal hernias appear as a bulge or swelling in the groin or scrotum.", "The swelling may be more noticeable when the baby cries, and may get smaller or go away when the baby relaxes.", "If your physician pushes gently on this bulge when the child is calm and lying down, it will usually get smaller or go back into the abdomen.", "If the hernia is not reducible, then the loop of intestine may be caught in the weakened area of abdominal muscle.", "The following are the most common symptoms that indicate this has occurred.", "However, each child may experience symptoms differently.", "Symptoms may include:The symptoms of an inguinal hernia may resemble other conditions or medical problems.", "Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis.", "How is an inguinal hernia diagnosed?", "Hernias can be diagnosed by a physical examination by your child's physician.", "Your child will be examined to determine if the hernia is reducible (can be pushed back into the abdominal cavity) or not.", "Treatment for inguinal hernias:Specific treatment for an inguinal hernia will be determined by your child's physician based on:An operation is necessary to treat an inguinal hernia.", "It will be surgically repaired fairly soon after it is discovered, since the intestine can become stuck in the inguinal canal.", "When this happens, the blood supply to the intestine can be cut off, and the intestine can become damaged.", "Inguinal hernia surgery is usually performed before this damage can occur.", "During a hernia operation, your child will be placed under anesthesia.", "A small incision is made in the area of the hernia.", "The loop of intestine is placed back into the abdominal cavity.", "The muscles are then stitched together.", "Sometimes, a piece of meshed material is used to help strengthen the area where the muscles are repaired.", "Long-term outlook for inguinal hernia:", "Once the hernia is closed, either spontaneously or by surgery, it is unlikely that it will reoccur.", "Reoccurrence of the hernia happens slightly more frequently if the intestine was damaged.", "Click here to view theIt is important to remember the health information found on this website is for reference only not intended to replace the advice and guidance of your healthcare provider.", "Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.", "If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately.", "© Children's Hospital of Orange County" ]
		[ "Posted: Jun 27, 2012 5:50 PM by John RegerUpdated: Jun 27, 2012 10:26 PM", "If you live in San Luis Obispo, you've probably heard sirens being tested once a year for about five minutes, or a 10-second test done every three months.", "They're the early warning system for a major emergency.", "Darcy Ryan from Nipomo asked this question: Why doesn't Nipomo have any sirens?", "When the emergency sirens go off in San Luis Obispo County, you should immediately turn on a radio or TV to see if you should evacuate or shelter in place.", "\"If a siren had to be activated for any reason, that would be done by the county,\" said Emergency Services Director Ron Alsop about the county Early Warning System.", "\"So the county operates it, has control of it, but PG&E owns it and maintains it.\"PG&E installed the sirens when it built the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.", "Federal law requires an early warning system that radiates out 10 miles from any nuclear facility: that's about from Morro Bay to Shell Beach, and inland to Los Osos Valley Road in San Luis Obispo.", "However, the county siren coverage goes farther, extending from Cayucos in the north down to upper Nipomo, ending north of Willow Road.", "\"They're only located in the Diablo Canyon Emergency Planning Zone,\" said Alsop.", "\"They're not located anywhere else in the county, not only not in Nipomo but not in Atascadero, Paso Robles, up in Cambria, there are no early warning sirens either.", "\"The 131 sirens sit atop telephone poles and are activated by a radio signal hitting a antennae.", "Along with an emergency at Diablo Canyon, the county can use the system in a levee failure, tsunami, or hazardous materials spill.", "The sirens don't cover all of the county, but it's one of the few early warning systems in the country.", "Send your Good Question to [email protected] or facebook.com/JohnRegerKsbyNews.", "PLEASE HELP US MODERATE COMMENTSOffensive or inappropriate comments are subject to removal.", "To report a comment, please e-mail us at [email protected], and include the name of the story and information on the comment.", "Thank you!", "KSBY.comGet deals up to 80% off here!", "Find the lowest gas prices in your areaSubmit your photos to KSBYCheck out our calendar of eventsWatch Daybreak Web Videos in fullSave with Hot Deals across our counties!", "Events across the Central CoastFollow The CW5 on Facebook.", "The KSBY online public file.", "What do you think?", "Leave us your feedback.", "KSBY is your official CA Lottery station for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties" ]
		[ "The Cacao tree is a small tree in the family Sterculiaceae, which origininates from South America, but is now grown all over the world in tropical regions.", "The photos in this gallery show a cacao tree plantation in Malaysia's state of Perak.", "The fruits of the cacao tree, also called cocoa pods, are oval, 15-30cm long and 8-10cm wide.", "The pod contains 20 to 60 seeds, also called cocoa beans, embedded in a sweet, eatable white pulp.", "Each seed contains a significant amount of fat (40-50% as cocoa butter).", "The image MA22853 (\"09 Cocoa fruits hanging from the tree\") has been added to your selection.", "Click on 'Lightbox' to view the content of the selection." ]
		[ "A view can become a page or a block.", "There is no difference in work between a page and a block.", "A page needs a path to display the page.", "A block is assigned to a region to display the page.", "There might be a few seconds different to set them up.", "After that, you can blocks in far more ways than usually shown in tutorials.", "Blocks have their uses including constructing complex pages.", "The content of a page is usually the content of a node in the content region.", "A view replaces the node to display a list or some other small variation of content.", "Next you are asked to make the view more complicated.", "You scratch your head.", "What you really need is a collection of views displaying different content.", "You could use panels and a bunch of other complex approaches.", "Think about the format again.", "If you want a list of different views.", "You can make each one a block then place them one after the other down the page.", "Consider a shop.", "A shop might list the top selling product in each category with a view sorted by category.", "The marketing manager then asks for the categories in a different order.", "The CEO wants some categories to list the top three.", "The product manager wants one category to list only one product but all the colours for the product.", "You could make each category a separate view with each view in a block.", "Each view can have different criteria.", "You can give your CEO, sales manager, and marketing manager access to the block admin page and let them fight over the sequence of the blocks.", "What method do you use to determine when to use multiple views?", "Use the one view when you list data one set of data.", "Use multiple views when people want different data selection.", "For example, some product categories have colours but not all product categories.", "Some product categories have multiple packs but not all product categories.", "If the one list has to be by category then colour or pack size and all the products use the same content type, you could use one view to sort by category then colour then pack size.", "There will be no overlap or conflict or missing data.", "The same list becomes more complicated when each product category has a different content type and each content type has a different set of attributes.", "You might be able to product one list in one view but it will be sensitive to change and management will want change.", "Start with two views or more views stacked as blocks to form one list.", "Another example is a book shop where novels have different descriptions and content types compared to other books.", "Cook books may have a special content type to allow listing by food type, country, major ingredients, and the reality television show paying for the cook book.", "If the data is exactly the same for each view but the display is different, consider multiple displays on one view.", "The technique is described in another page.", "you make the first view a page to list the data and validate your data selection.", "You then add some displays to create the blocks.", "Each display might vary by as little as selecting a different content type.", "Top ten lists are popular and soon take up too much space.", "People start talking about variations.", "Perhaps the top three items, including teasers, followed by the next seven without teasers." ]
		[ "One of my favorite data structures is the binary heap.", "I first learned about it in my data structures class, and remember marveling at its simplicity and elegance.", "How could something so simple be so powerful and useful?", "For those unfamiliar with the binary heap, it is a relatively simple data structure.", "It is a binary tree, which means each node has at most 2 children and n top of this, there are several constraints which are imposed.", "One is that the the children of each node must have a value that is equal to or greater.", "This means we have some sort of loose ordering, where nodes closer to the root have a lower value.", "Secondly, the tree must be complete.", "This means that all levels of the tree except for the last level must be full, and filled left-to-right.", "As described, this would be a Min-Heap, since the minimum value is always at the root.", "If we were to reverse our comparisons, so that the children must be less than or equal to the current node, we would have a Max-Heap with the maximum value at the root.", "One of the primary uses of a Min/Max Heap is as a Priority Queue.", "If one inserts nodes based on their “priority”, then the nodes with the highest priority are at the root.", "Below is a example of a Min-Heap, where each node represents a persons age and name.", "We can see that there is a rough ordering with the youngest person at the root." ]
		[ "Is it scientific fact that acid stabilizes meringue or is this a fallacy?", "If so does anyone know actually why and are there any other substances that do this well also?", "Acids allow more air to be beaten into a meringue.", "In order to make meringue, the proteins in egg white must be denatured.", "In their natural state, the proteins are curled up into tightly packed balls.", "When the egg is beaten, they uncoil into long strands.", "These strands then begin to coagulate, or join together, with the help of the sugar you add.", "The air you whisk in gets trapped between these joining strands, giving the meringue its characteristic light texture.", "Acid delays coagulation, which means that there is more time for air to get trapped in amongst the proteins, resulting in a lighter meringue.", "The acids usually added to meringue are white wine vinegar, lemon juice, or cream of tartar.", "Fresh eggs are more acidic than old ones, so these help too.", "Some cooks use copper bowls to make meringue, because copper ions from the bowl bind to a particular protein (conalbumin) and strengthen it.", "\|show 3 more comments\|I have made two separate meringue mixtures side by side: one with vinegar and one without.", "In my experience it makes no difference to the final outcome provided that you add the sugar really slowly (a tablespoon at a time) and not too early.", "If this is done correctly then there is no need to add an acid." ]
		[ "View of Red Hill looking to the north from Fossil Falls parking area.", "cinder cone was built during an eruption 10,000-14,000 years ago.", "A smallflank eruption may have occurred as recently as 400 BP.", "CalTrans operatesa borrow pit on the southeast side of Red Hill, just behind the low ridge to theright of the photo." ]
		[ "Head of a WomanOil on canvas.", "38.5x36 cmFrance.", "Circa 1876Source of Entry: State Museum of New Western Art, Moscow.", "1935", "This study was painted at the height of the Impressionist movement, around 1876, by Renoir, one of the leading members of the group.", "Portraits form perhaps the most important part of Renoir's work, and women are by far the most important of his subjects, embodying vivid, natural charm.", "This sitter has a likeness to a number of figures who appear in the artist's other works of this period, both in her general appearance and in hairstyle.", "It is possible that this is Anne, one of Renoir's models.", "In the study, as in the artist's finished pictures, the image is tinged with lyricism and full of the charm of femininity.", "The freedom and fluidity of the separate brushstrokes, the soft nuances of colour and the attention paid to effects of light and air are characteristic of Renoir's style during these years." ]
		[ "Chile's economy is based on the export of minerals, which account for about half of the total value of exports.", "Copper is the nation's most valuable resource, and Chile is the world's largest producer.", "Agriculture is the main occupation of about 15% of the population; it accounts for about 6% of the national wealth, and produces less than half of the domestic needs.", "The Vale of Chile is the country's primary agricultural area; its vineyards are the basis of Chile's wine industry.", "Grapes, apples, pears, onions, wheat, corn, oats, peaches, garlic, asparagus, and beans are the chief crops.", "Livestock production includes beef and poultry.", "Sheep raising is the chief pastoral occupation, providing wool and meat for domestic use and for export.", "Fishing and lumbering are also important economic activities.", "Chile's industries largely process its raw materials and manufacture various consumer goods.", "The major products are copper and other minerals, processed food, fish meal, iron and steel, wood and wood products, transportation equipment, and textiles.", "The dependence of the economy on copper prices and the production of an adequate food supply are two of Chile's major economic problems.", "Chile's main imports are petroleum and petroleum products, chemicals, electrical and telecommunications equipment, industrial machinery, vehicles, and natural gas.", "In addition to minerals, it also exports fruit, fish and fish products, paper and pulp, chemicals, and wine.", "The chief trading partners are the United States, China, Brazil, Argentina, and South Korea.", "The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.", "Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press.", "All rights reserved.", "More on Chile Economy from Fact Monster:See more Encyclopedia articles on: South American Political Geography" ]
		[ "Zinc oxide is a compound formed from a combination of one molecule of the mineral zinc and one molecule of oxygen.", "Zinc is one of the most abundant elements on the Earth and is a silver-colored metal with a medium luster.", "When the metal combines with oxygen, it forms a white powder that slightly resembles flour or baking soda.", "For use in skin care and cosmetics products, zinc oxide can be produced through several methods.", "One way, called the French or direct process, involves heating pure zinc metal at extremely high temperatures until it forms a vapor and mixes with the air.", "Then, the air is cooled, and the zinc oxide is captured in a special bag.", "This produces a potent, high quality form of the ingredient.", "The same method can be used with zinc that has already combined with other elements.", "Known as the indirect or American process, this technique results in a finished product that is of lower potency.", "In laboratory settings, zinc oxide can be produced by combining different chemicals with solutions that contain zinc.", "Another way to synthesize the ingredient is to pass electricity through a zinc electrode that is submerged in a liquid that contains oxygen in its molecules.", "These methods are used to produce large batches of medium-quality zinc oxide.", "The use of zinc oxide in natural medicine dates back as far as 500 BC, when it was used as an ointment in Ancient India.", "By 1025, European physicians, including the Greek doctor Dioscorides, were using zinc oxide to treat growths on the skin, such as cancerous lesions.", "As research continued, the uses of zinc oxide expanded, and in the 20th century, mass-produced skin care products that contain the ingredient first appeared on the market.", "During the 1970s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began regulating the production of sunscreens, products that are used to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.", "Zinc oxide is one of 17 approved substances that can be used as a sun-protective ingredient in sunscreens.", "Of these ingredients, zinc oxide is known to absorb the most ultraviolet energy and protects against both UVA and UVB rays, the two forms of sun energy that are the most damaging for the skin.", "Zinc oxide sunscreens help to prevent the redness and irritation known as sunburn that happens as a result of prolonged exposure to the sun.", "These sunscreens also help limit the amount of cellular damage that occurs when the skin is subjected to ultraviolet energy.", "By reducing the amount of damage, zinc oxide sunscreens help to prevent sun damage that can lead to signs of premature aging.", "In addition, using a zinc oxide sunscreen greatly reduces the risk of developing melanoma and other forms of skin cancer that are typically caused by the sun.", "Manufacturers of zinc oxide sunscreens are continually working to improve the potency and effectiveness of their products.", "Recently, many top skin care brands have made changes to their formulations by including nano-molecules, particles of zinc oxide that are smaller than 100 nanometers in size.", "These tiny molecules are able to slightly penetrate the outer layer of the skin and have been shown in some clinical studies to be more protective than traditional zinc oxide sunscreens.", "The FDA lists zinc oxide in its \"Generally Regarded as Safe\" ingredient category.", "The chemical is non-toxic and rarely causes side effects when used as a sunscreen.", "In addition, zinc oxide does not penetrate the pores, so it does not lead to acne breakouts or enlarged pores.", "One drawback to zinc oxide is that formulas that contain it are a bright white color, which some people feel detracts from their appearance.", "Sunscreens that contain nano-molecules often appear less white in color, as their smaller size allows them to reflect less light in one area, making them less noticeable.", "Some brands tint their products so that they do not create a white cast on the skin.", "In addition to its use in sunscreens, zinc oxide has other applications in skin care products.", "The powder is often used as a thickening agent to make creams and lotions more luxurious in texture.", "The thick nature of zinc oxide also makes it effective as a skin protectant.", "Many diaper creams and formulas designed to prevent chaffing include zinc oxide.", "These products cut down on the amount of friction that occurs when fabric or skin rubs against skin tissue." ]
		[ "We mentioned a recent paper that examined silicon/carbon fibers for use in batteries.", "Shown above is a TEM image from the paper.", "From it you can tell the fibers are essentially hollow carbon fibers with a layer of silicon around the outside edge.", "Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) work by shooting a beam of electrons through a sample.", "The sample has to be quite thin to let the electrons through, but since these fibers are around 100 nm thick that is fine.", "The important thing is that the image is made with electrons.", "This is different than the sort of images you’re used to, such as those made with cameras, regular microscopes, or even your eyes: all of those images are made by light.", "Electrons have a smaller wavelength than light, and so electron microscopes work at extremely high resolution: in some cases you can make out individual atoms with them.", "Why would anyone care about silicon-coated nano-fibers?", "Because lithium ions can be stored inside silicon, and that makes these fibers well-suited to storing lithium for lithium ion batteries.", "Some researchers think we may be able to extend the life of batteries using these." ]
		[ "Does worrying about fracking make you thirst for a drink?", "Before you raise that pint of ale to your lips, consider the source.", "The brewmeister of Brooklyn Brewery says toxic fracking chemicals like methanol, benzene, and ethylene glycol (found in antifreeze) could contaminate his beer by leaking into New York’s water supply.", "Unlike neighboring Pennsylvania, New York state has promised to ban high-volume fracking from the city’s watershed.", "But environmentalists say the draft fracking regulations are weak and leave the largest unfiltered water supply in the U.S. — not to mention the beer that is made from it — vulnerable.", "This story was produced as part of the Climate Desk collaboration." ]
		[ "I posted this last year and just wanted to remind you about our Hispanic Heritage Unit because well it is September now.", "So if you are trying to figure out what to do, check out our unit.", "My students love this unit because a lot of them have not been exposed to so many different cultures.", "They look forward to doing it on Fridays.", "Hispanic Heritage Teachers NotebookOK", "so I know that September is almost over but if you are like me you are wondering where it went.", "Didn't it fly by so fast!!!!", "Well September is Hispanic Heritage Month and along with learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, and testing I always try to fit it in.", "I usually reserve Fridays in the month of September and highlight a different country.", "I have the students fill out their passports and I even stamp them.", "Then we buckle up and get ready for our travels.", "Sometimes if I have enough donations we even have an in flight snack while we go on a tour of the country courtesy of my smart board.", "After we have toured the country we talk about the language and some of the music.", "I always try to download some traditional music on my ipod so that we can listen to it while we color in our flag and find our capital on our map.", "After we have done that we either have a craft or enjoy some traditional games.", "I love to show the students some pictures of the children in the different cultures so that they know that they are not much different than them.", "As September comes to an end we have to finish up our Hispanic Heritage Month and I usually finish it off by eating some traditional foods.", "I usually have parents donate money so that I can cook some things up.", "Now that Rio is out on dvd we will enjoy the movie while finishing off our fiesta.", "I have uploaded my mini unit on TeachersNotebook and TPT if you are interested.", "My students really enjoy this unit so I hope you will too.", "Just click on the link and it will take to our store.", "Now I am off to enjoy the last few hours before my weekend ends." ]
		[ "Science Fair Project Encyclopedia\|President of the\|Historically, Landes was part of Gascony.", "It was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790.", "It was created from parts of the provinces of Guyenne and Gascony.- Prefecture website (in French)- Conseil Général website (in French)", "Landes is also the name of a commune in the Charente-Maritime département, in France.", "The contents of this article is licensed from www.wikipedia.org under the GNU Free Documentation License.", "Click here to see the transparent copy and copyright details" ]
		[ "To help clarify: the term ASP is an acronym for Active Server Pages, which was coined some years ago.", "ASP.NET makes use the core .NET framework to accomplish it's goals, and is available in several languages (E.G. C#, VB).", "that kind of exactly same", "mostly i mean to say .net or asp.net both are similar.", "When you add .net", "you imply you are using the .net framework.", "The .net framework behaves similar to Java in which it compiles down to an IL and then gets interpreted by the framework.", "ASP.net is the web piece of the .net framework.", "That is a brief overview.", "There is a lot more that go on with it.", "I hope that helps out more.", ".Net", "Framework is the platform, where the application runs.", "The applications are of 3 types - Windows Forms, Web and Console applications.", "Normally, the web application part of the .Net Framework is known as asp.net .", "Just look at the figure and see where the asp.net comes in .Net Framework.", "The older technology ASP is combined with .Net framework to make ASP.NET.", "Dot Net is a technology which can run a lot of different programming languages so basically its a platform for different programming languages." ]
		[ "Yes, let's start with the basics:What are the typical mistakes people make with percentages?What is the margin of error in a poll?", "It would be virtually impossible to conduct a poll on the entire voting population in the United States.", "Pollsters therefore question a sample of a population.", "What is the difference between causation and correlation?", "One of the most common errors we find in the press is the confusion between correlation and causation in scientific and health-related studies.", "What does it mean for a result to be “statistically significant”?", "How can we tell whether two events happen at the same time by chance, or for a reason?", "What is the difference between absolute and relative risk?", "Which one tells you about the actual risk ?", "What is the difference between controlled, observational and case controlled studies?", "There are advantages and disadvantages to each type, and an awareness of these differences makes for a savvier consumer of public health information.", "What are confounding factors and how do they affect studies?" ]
		[ "Lean manufacturing refers to the manufacturing system which is based on the principle of minimizing waste and maximizing value in the manufacturing process.", "A widely held view of lean manufacturing or lean production is that it is just a means for scheduling production that results in minimal levels of inventory.", "But in the truest sense, the system represents a philosophy that includes every aspect of manufacturing, from designing to after the sale of a product.", "The philosophy is to pursue a system that performs well with low levels of inventory, minimal waste, minimal space, and minimal transaction- laterally, a ‘lean’ system.", "As a result, the system is not prone to interruptions and is flexible in terms of product variety and range of volume that it can handle." ]
		[ "Like several other automakers, the history of BMW starts with a product meant to move vehicles in the air, not on land.", "In 1913, Karl Rapp was in the business of making and selling airplane engines.", "Due to rather unfortunate flaws in his own design, the engines he produced had vibration problems, and he was forced to resort to producing Austro-Daimler airplane engines under a special license.", "As luck would have it, though, Gustav Otto had just set up shop near Rapp to build aircrafts.", "More on the BMW M6BMW M6 OriginsIn 1916, Otto and Rapp created a partnership, and their company soon began to manufacture its first aircraft engine.", "The company was then known as the Bavarian Motor Works, and BMW was born.", "In 1920, the company moved from airplane engines to making motorcycles.", "It's just the first step in moving to creating the fine cars the world has come to expect from this company.", "Around 1930, BMW added to its expertise in designing airplane, motorcycle, and boat engines with the addition of the company's first sports car, the Wartburg.", "BMW dabbled in car production throughout the next 40 years until building sports sedans and eventually a greater number of truly world-class sports cars.", "Since then, the BMW name has been linked with some of the finest engines in the world and putting them in capable cars.", "The company produces cutting-edge cars and motorcycles for a worldwide market today.", "Among the most famous of the company's offerings is the M6.About the BMW M6The M6 produced by BMW has a unique history, being one of the few cars produced in nonconsecutive model years.", "The first BMW M6 debuted in 1983 and was produced with gradual upgrades until 1989.At that point, BMW chose to discontinue the car series until the 2005 model year.", "During the first generation's production run, the M6 was known for its unique body style and sports car-like performance.", "It was designed to be a sports car for the sophisticated driving palate.", "The second generation of M6 was no less impressive when BMW decided to highlight the new 2005 body style and its performance packages.", "The concept car was first presented to the world at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show.", "Almost from the beginning, industry leaders were excited by the changes and looked forward to experiencing the improved design and engineering.", "The M6 was well and alive during its stint the second time around.", "BMW M6 FeaturesThere is no doubt that the introduction of the 2013 BMW M6 has attracted a lot of attention.", "Much like all of BMW's cars, a lot of the excitement is coming from the goodies under the hood.", "While BMW representatives are asking consumers and industry leaders to see the new M6 as more than just a sports car, there is no denying that it certainly behaves like one in many ways.", "It would be hard to be anything else with a twin turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine.", "The engine is capable of nearly 560 horsepower and offers 500 pound-feet of torque.", "In addition to the powerhouse engine, the 2013 M6 also is equipped with a smooth suspension system and quick-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.", "While the BMW M6 for the 2013 model year is designed to master the roadways, it also has a pretty face to show the world.", "The low frame and rounded, yet modern front end is attractive and showy all at the same time.", "This model looks like the precision machine it is and is available in a variety of paint colors and options for the discerning consumer to customize the M6 of their dreams.", "BMW M6 EvolutionThe past versions of the BMW M6 are as impressive as the newest model.", "These cars are ideal for those looking for a well-made, impressive car that can hold up to the practical needs of daily driving.", "BMW enthusiasts feel M cars holds up to those functions.", "In the M6, BMW has combined its famously smooth, powerful engines with design innovation and good looks.", "The second generation of the M6 is the most familiar to most people and marks BMW's attempt at offering a sport coupe.", "These cars are also available in the convertible option as well.", "While not strictly considered a sports car, the M6 is equipped with all of the luxury, comfort, and style that can be expected from a car of this caliber.", "BMW has a long history of creating some of the best engines in the world.", "The company didn't hold back when it came to the M6.", "Each model year was equipped with a state of the art, high precision engine that is capable of handling day to day driving as well as taking on the rigors of high-performance.", "The handling and comfortable driving abilities of these cars are among its most popular features." ]
		[ "There are many myths associated with poisonings.", "Some of these myths go back to the time when poisonings were not well understood and antidotes were not available.", "Today, toxicology is a well-studied science and the Poison Control Center would like to replace some of the old tales with established scientific facts.", "Fiction: Milk is the universal antidote.", "Fact: Milk has no special properties that make it the magic antidote.", "Water is just as effective as milk for diluting poisons.", "Fiction: Milk should be used to rinse out the eyes after an eye exposure.", "Fact: Water is the preferred initial treatment for all eye and skin exposures.", "Fiction:", "In a case of an accidental ingestion milk should be given to the patient to induce vomiting.", "Fact: Milk does not cause vomiting (unless the patient suffers from lactose intolerance).", "Fiction: Lead pencils can cause lead poisoning.", "Fact: Lead pencils are made of graphite, not lead.", "Lead has been found in small amounts in the varnish on the pencil, but not in sufficient quantities to cause toxicity.", "Fiction: Poinsettia is a highly toxic plant.", "Fact: Poinsettia is a non-toxic.", "But ingestion of significant quantities cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.", "Call our 24-hour toll-free emergency hotline" ]
		[ "Teacher's Guide for Cobblestone: Robert E. LeeEDITOR'S NOTE (page 2)1.", "When and where did Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrender his forces?", "LEE TIME LINE (page 4)2.", "Into what social class was Lee born?3.", "By what were the experiences of his life characterized?4.", "What did his conduct earn for him?5.", "Even in defeat, how did Lee conduct himself?6.", "At Appomattox Court House, Virginia, what did he immediately secure for his starving troops?", "What promise did he obtain from the Union?1.", "At what family mansion was Lee born?FALLEN FAMILY:", "LEE'S EARLY YEARS (page 6)2.", "Why did the Lee family move to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1811?3.", "On what date did Lee graduate from West Point?4.", "With what men did Lee serve in the Mexican War?5.", "In what two 1847 Mexican War battles did Lee play an important part?", "What Mexican general fled?", "What did he leave behind?6.", "When did Lee assume command of naval and military forces in Virginia?7.", "What happened on July 21, 1861?", "8.", "When was the Battle of Chancellorsville fought?", "9.", "When was the Battle of Gettysburg fought?", "10.", "When did Vicksburg surrender?11.", "What two battles were fought in September and November of 1863?", "12.", "What kept Grant at bay at Cold Harbor in 1864?13.", "When did Lee accept the presidency of Washington College?14.", "How old was Lee when he died?1.", "Why didn't Ann Hill Carter's parents want her to marry Henry \"Light-Horse Harry\" Lee?", "Of what war was he a hero?", "A FAMILY PORTRAIT (page 10)2.", "When was Robert Edward Lee born?", "For whom was he named?", "When Robert was born, how many children did Ann and Harry Lee already have?3.", "When Robert was two years old, what happened to his father?4.", "In what year did Harry Lee travel to Baltimore to help a journalist friend who opposed the new war?", "What happened to him and his friend?", "5.", "Where and when did Harry Lee go into exile?", "6.", "What activities did Robert participate in and enjoy when he was a child?", "In what subjects did he excel?7.", "To what academy did Robert apply in 1824?", "When he graduated, what was his standing in his class?1.", "After the Civil War, what advice did Lee give to former soldiers?SOLDIER OF HONOR:", "LEE'S EARLY MILITARY CAREER (page 13)2.", "What did Ulysses S. Grant threaten to do if treason charges against Lee were not dropped?", "3.", "When did Lee sign a loyalty oath?", "When was his citizenship restored?", "What do some scholars believe about the disappearance of his citizenship papers?", "4.", "What were the names of Lee's two sons who became generals during the Civil War?", "Which one became a career soldier?", "5.", "Why was Lee physically exhausted after taking a sightseeing trip?6.", "Whom did Lee marry?", "How many children did they have?7.", "Describe the family concerns and grief of Lee's personal life.", "1.", "How many men began their education with Lee at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?", "Of those men, how many graduated with him?CONTEST:", "DEAR MR. PRESIDENT (page 18)2.", "What distinction was Lee the first to achieve at West Point?3.", "Why was Lee appointed to the elite U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?4.", "What was his first assignment?", "Why did Lee have most of the project's responsibilities?", "What did Lee learn because of this duty?5.", "What was Lee assigned to survey in 1835?", "What task was he given the following year?", "6.", "What did Lee design that stopped the formation of sandbars?", "What was the result of his success?7.", "In what year did the United States annex Texas?8.", "Under what general's command did Lee serve in 1846?", "After Lee reported for duty in Texas, what three tasks did engineers execute under his direction?", "9.", "What led to Lee's becoming a scout?", "How did he ensure General Zachary Taylor's success at Buena Vista?10.", "What general requested that Lee join his command?", "What did he say about Lee?11.", "What did Lee make it possible for the American troops to do at Cerro Gordo?12.", "Lee was promoted to brevet colonel for his services in what battle?13.", "What were four improvements he made as superintendent of West Point?14.", "Why did Lee leave his assignment in Texas in 1857?", "What was his rank?15.", "What did Lee do in October 1859 as commander of a force of U.S. Marines?16.", "Who was John Brown?", "What did he do at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859?17.", "What was Lee offered in 1861?", "What was he forced to decide?", "What did the letters Lee wrote reveal about his character and personality?", "THE CIVIL WAR YEARS (page 20)1.", "When and where did the Civil War start?TRAVELLER (page 27)2.", "What made John Bell Hood a successful fighter?", "What did he do after the war?", "3.", "Who was the great strategist who engineered the First Battle of Bull Run?", "When he was severely wounded in the Battle of Fair Oaks, who replaced him?", "4.", "Who was the Confederate president?5.", "Although he possessed a great military mind, who had trouble handling troops in the field?", "What did he do after the war?", "6.", "What was Lee's first military assignment as a Confederate?", "What was he unable to prevent?7.", "Lee's critics called him by what two nicknames?8.", "Who had faith in him and made him his military advisor?9.", "Describe the crisis Lee faced when he took command of the Confederate forces.", "Whom did Lee summon to join him?", "10.", "What was the result of the Seven Days Battles?11.", "Where was Bull Run?", "Which army won the second battle there?12.", "Why did Lee march his troops into Maryland in September 1862?13.", "How many men were killed at the Battle of Antietam?", "What was Lee forced to do as a result of this battle?", "What did Lee's defeat encourage Abraham Lincoln to do?14.", "What battle took place on December 13, 1862?", "Which army was defeated?", "What were the Confederates able to do?15.", "What did Lee's strategy produce at the Battle of Chancellorsville?16.", "To whom did Lee give \"Stonewall\" Jackson's Second Corps?", "For what did he receive the blame?17.", "Describe the personality of Thomas Jonathan \"Stonewall\" Jackson.", "How and where did he earn his nickname?", "What battle strategy did he use?", "What happened to him at Chancellorsville?18.", "When Lee went on the offensive in July 1863, what did he do?19.", "In what state is Gettysburg located?", "At the Battle of Gettysburg, what were the Confederate troops unable to win from the Union army?", "What attack was the most controversial decision of Lee's career?", "What were the results of the attack?", "If Union troops had pursued him, what would have happened?20.", "As commander of one of Lee's infantry corps, who was accused of excessive caution at Gettysburg?21.", "Who marched against Richmond in 1864?", "List three battles where Lee kept this man at bay.", "22.", "What three things made Lee realize that his army would not be able to survive?23.", "As commander of all Confederate armies, what did he convince his government to allow him to do?", "Although the plan was not put into action, why does the article say \"this proposal was not his finest moment\"?24.", "What was Lee finally forced to do in 1865?25.", "What happened when Lee made an attempt to link up with Confederate forces in North Carolina?", "How many men were left in Lee's army?", "26.", "When the Civil War ended, how old was Lee?", "How did the war age him?", "27.", "List five battle strategies that made Lee one of America's great military leaders.", "1.", "When and where did Lee purchase Traveller?", "What two names did the horse previously have?DIGNITY IN DEFEAT (page 30)2.", "How many other horses did Lee have in his entourage?", "3.", "Briefly describe Traveller.4.", "To what place did Lee ride Traveller on April 9, 1865?5.", "What was Traveller's final act of service?", "1.", "Who recorded the terms of surrender?", "What did Lee say to him?", "What reply did Lee receive?", "A NATIONAL CEMETERY: THE FATE OF LEE'S ARLINGTON PLANTATION (page 36)2.", "What did Lee propose that Ulysses S. Grant refused?", "Instead, what did Grant insist?3.", "Whose home in the town of Appomattox Court House, Virginia, was chosen for the surrender ceremony?4.", "Describe the contrast in appearance between Lee and Grant at Appomattox.", "How did they greet each other?", "Where did they sit?5.", "For what did Lee thank Grant?6.", "What did Grant say about Lee's composure?", "7.", "When was the only time Lee betrayed his emotions?8.", "As Lee slowly rode back to camp, what did his men do?", "1.", "Why was Union quartermaster general Montgomery Meigs angry at Lee?", "As time passed and thousands of Union soldiers died, what did he want?", "A SCHOOL FOR GENTLEMEN (page 40)2.", "In the war's fourth year, what was Meigs told to do?", "What site did he pick?", "3.", "When Lee came home in 1857, in what condition did he find his home?", "Describe his efforts to restore the Virginia plantation.", "4.", "To whom was the house built as a monument?5.", "Describe the location of Arlington.", "6.", "When did Lee leave Arlington?", "What did the Union army do?", "7.", "What did the government build at Arlington in 1863?", "What was it called?8.", "When was the first Union soldier buried on the property?", "How many men were buried there by the end of the year?", "9.", "When the war ended in 1865, why didn't Lee try to reclaim Arlington?10.", "After how many years did Freedmen's Village close?", "As the years passed, what happened to Arlington?11.", "How many people are buried at Arlington today?", "Where is Montgomery Meigs buried?12.", "What are the Tombs of the Unknowns?13.", "What two brothers have memorials at Arlington?", "1.", "What oath did Lee take in October 1865?FROM THE ARCHIVES2.", "Briefly describe Washington College when Lee became its president.", "3.", "What did Lee believe students should learn?4.", "What wealthy native of Lexington, Virginia, donated money to the college?", "5.", "What influence did the veterans have on other students?", "What weekly reports did Lee receive?", "6.", "What did Lee say about rules?", "7.", "Who selected the design of the new college chapel?", "Who supervised its construction?8.", "In honor of Lee, to what was the name of the college changed?", "Be sure to check \"From the Archives\" on page 45 for related title suggestions.", "You also may want to check the following issues:Abraham Lincoln (May 1994),Famous Dates (January 1995)." ]
		[ "1 The color value (hue), which is represented by a color wheel.", "Ranges from 0 to 360 which both times is red.", "120 is green, 240 is blue – so yellow is at 60, cyan at 180 and magenta at 300.", "2", "The saturation of the color.", "Ranges from 0% to 100% where 0% is the fully desaturated color thus 50% grey.", "100% represents the fully saturated color.", "3", "The lightness of the color.", "Also ranges from 0% to 100%.", "Only 50% represents the “real” color value set at 1.", "More than 50% is a lighter tint, less is a darker tint.", "So in contrast to Photoshop 100% is not the “real” color value but pure white.", "0% is black here and there however.", "The given example would be 100% in Photoshop.", "4 The alpha value. 0 stands for fully transparent and 1 for opaque (solid).", "The zero before the comma can be omitted.", "x", "The live view can be examined using an element inspector like Firefox’s Firebug.", "Many browsers already have such an inspector build in.", "In each case right click on the example and then select “Inspect element”.", "Now an area in your browser opens where you see the HTML code of the example on the left side and the CSS on the right side for further investigation." ]
		[ "FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and TechnologyCaption: Spanish researchers have studied adults' accuracy in the recognition of the emotion causing babies to cry.", "Eye movement and the dynamic of the cry play a key role in recognition.", "Usage Restrictions: NoneRelated news release: Fear, anger or pain -- Why do babies cry?" ]
		[ "The Urban Aviary may be the world’s only skyscraper designed exclusively for birds.", "New York-based Stone Architects designed the Urban Aviary as a way to save the Big Apple’s birds from an untimely death caused by the city’s skyscrapers.", "According to Stone Architects, many birds meet their demise by mistaking the glass windows of big buildings for actual sky.", "The birds run smack into these windows and either die instant or become severely crippled.", "The Urban Aviary would solve this problem by giving birds a safe building to fly into.", "The aviary would be located in Central Park and would be outfitted with running water and natural vegetation to allow birds to nest in a safe and unobtrusive spot.", "City birds may be an annoying nuisance to some, but they should be saved as their presence helps keep the urban ecosystem in balance.", "Big Bird Buildings1,817 clicks in 70 wMore Stats +/-" ]
		[ "What is Raynaud’s disease?", "Do you toes sometimes feel cold and numb when it’s cold or when you’re stressed?", "That could signal Raynaud’s disease.", "According to the Mayo Clinic, this is a condition that causes areas of the body – like the fingers, toes, nose and ears – to feel cold and numb when it’s cold or when you are under stress.", "The Mayo Clinic says this is caused by the narrowing of small arteries that bring blood to these areas.", "The hospital says this condition is more common in women and in people who live in cold climates.", "The Mayo Clinic says treatment for Raynaud’s disease varies depending on how severe it is.", "If you think you might have this condition consult your doctor.", "Distributed by Internet Broadcasting.", "This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed." ]
		[ "Binary--base two--uses a single digit to represent zero or one.", "With only 2 states, machines can differentiate between the two; if there is voltage it’s a one and if there is no voltage it’s a zero.", "Since digital computers communicate using binary numbers, network engineers need to have an in depth understanding of binary.", "Cox, Clyde, \"Binary the Digital Language\" (2012).", "Computer and Internetworking Technologies (CIT) Scholarship.", "Paper 1." ]
		[ "Children learn about money from many sources.", "Long before they enter school, they observe adults using money and buying things.", "These activity sheets provide learning activities to teach children the fundamentals of money management.", "By Philip Heckman et al.", "Submitting Institution(s): Credit Union National AssociationEnglish and Spanish Versions Available" ]
		[ "A student of mine quoted something in reference to a famous symbol on Ryoanji Temple which basically means, \"I only know what is eough.\"", "He said the symbol was based on the last teaching of the Buddha before he died.", "He quoted that teaching as, “You Bhikku!", "If you want to escape from suffering, you have to comprehend the realization of enough.", "The basis of realizing enough is comfort and peace.", "The one who realizes enough would be comfortable even if he slept on the ground.", "The one who does not realize enough would be uncomfortable even if he were in palace.", "The one who does not realize enough would be poor even if he were rich.", "The one who realizes enough would be rich even if he were poor.", "That is called realizing enough.”", "Any ideas on which sutra this quotation may have come from?", "I had guessed the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, but I'm not sure this is so." ]
		[ "What is Triple DES?3DES (also “Triple DES”) is an open encryption standard that offers strong encryption at 112-bit and 168-bit strengths.", "3DES is a symmetric encryption algorithm often used today to secure data in motion in both SSH and SSL/TLS.", "(After asymmetric key exchange is used perform the handshake in a SSH or SSL/TLS sessions, data is actually transmitted using a symmetric algorithm such as 3DES.)", "3DES is also often used today to secure data at rest in SMIME, PGP, AS2, strong Zip encryption and many vendor-specific implementations.", "(After asymmetric key exchange is used to unlock a key on data at rest, data is actually read or written using a symmetric algorithm such as 3DES.)", "NIST‘s AES competition was held to find a faster and stronger replacement for 3DES.", "However, 3DES has not yet been phased out and is expected to remain approved through 2030 for sensitive government information.", "(Only the 168-bit version is currently allowed; permitted use of the 112-bit version ceased January 1, 2011.)", "NIST validates specific implementations of 3DES under FIPS 140-2, and several hundred unique implementations have now been validated under that program.", "The 3DES algorithm itself is specified in FIPS 46-3.", "See the Wikipedia entry for 3DES if you are interested in the technical mechanics behind 3DES.", "BEST PRACTICE: All modern file transfer clients and file transfer servers should support FIPS-valided AES, FIPS-validated 3DES or both.", "(AES is faster, may have more longevity and offers higher bit rates; 3DES offers better backwards compatibility.)" ]
		[ "(Amgueddfa Cymru regrets that we are not able to provide an image for this item at this time.", "This is either due to copyright restrictions, or the item is awaiting digitisation.", "We apologise for any inconvenience caused.)", "In AD 75, the Romans built a fortress at Caerleon that would guard the region for over 200 years.", "Today at the National Roman Legion Museum you can learn what made the Romans a formidable force and how life wouldn't be the same without them." ]
		[ "American Staffordshire TerrierThe Pitbull Guide — The Best Selling Pitbull Training And Care Book.", "The American Staffordshire Terrier breed is a type of dog that is very muscular.", "This gives the dog a lot of power for its relatively average size.", "This type of dog is 17 to 19 inches high and can weigh up to 50 pounds.", "This breed shares its ancestry with the Staffordshire bull terrier and the American pit bull terrier.", "Origins of the American Staffordshire TerrierThe Staffordshire bull terrier and the Blue Paul terrier, which no longer exists, were the first dogs to arrive in the United States with immigrants.", "Blue Paul terriers were bigger than the Staffordshire bull terrier breed and were also used in dog fighting.", "Paddy and Pilot were two dogs that were imported from England and were used in forming the Americanized breed.", "Breeding was begun in order to create dogs of a bigger weight and height.", "This breeding also made the head and chest larger.", "Cropped ears made the head appear larger and they also made it less of a possibility that the ears would rip during dog fighting.", "In 1900, dog fighting became illegal, so a group of people who admired the breed got together in order to promote other characteristics besides those desirable for fighting.", "The American Staffordshire was used in World War II and one of the dogs became the most decorated war dog.", "The American Kennel Club recognized these dogs as a sparate breed in 1936, but they were called the Staffordshire terrier.", "The term American was added to the breed name in 1972 in order to prevent confusion with the similarly-named Staffordshire bull terrier.", "After its popularity increased, the breed spread all over.", "Today’s American Staffordshire terrier is differentiated from the pit bull, but it was registered in 1898 as the American pit bull terrier.", "At the time of registration, common names such as the Yankee terrier, pit bulldog, and blue paul were abandoned.", "The American Staffordshire terrier differs from the pit bull dog in several areas.", "In terms of color, there is no priority, but the brindle color is the most popular.", "Black and tan are not popular because they show heredity of the nlack and tan terrier.", "Liver and white are also not desirable in this breed.", "The bone structure in the American Staffordshire terrier is important, while the pit bull’s agility is what is considered most important.", "The American Staffordshire terrier has a bed reputation, but it’s actually a very sweet and friendly dog around children.", "Even when dog fighting was popular, the hostility of this breed was towards other dogs and not directed at humans.", "This breed was bred specifically because it could be aggressive to other dogs and still be easily handle by owners.", "These dogs were also bred in order to achieve the goals set by their masters.", "This breed is loyal and intelligent and makes a great companion.", "The tolerance displayed during dog fighting times is now displayed into patience with family members.", "These dogs are also very courageous and make excellent guard dogs due to their strength and agility.", "These characteristics can be enhanced with proper training and love.", "The Pitbull Guide — The Best Selling Pitbull Training And Care Book.Read more:" ]
		[ "William Sharp, one of the first chromolithographic printers in the U.S., created these extraordinary illustrations for the large folio Victoria Regia (1854) by John Fisk Allen.", "Allen, a well-known horticulturalist, cultivated a specimen of the rare, huge (up to 8 feet in diameter), fast-growing (up to an inch an hour!) water lily, native to the Amazon.", "After months of careful tending, the plant—named in honor of the recently-crowned Queen Victoria—blossomed on the evening of July 21, 1853.", "Sharp’s depictions of this exotic wonder—in various stages of bloom—were masterpieces and elevated the then-nascent art of chromolithography to spectacular new heights.", "image captions: All images are from a copy of Victoria Regia in our collections.", "Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens." ]
		[ "An electrocardiogram (eh-lec-troe-CAR-dee-oh-gram,) or EKG, (E-K-G) measures changes in the heart's electrical activity.", "The test itself is painless and takes only a few minutes.", "When combined with a stress test, EKG's are helpful in diagnosing coronary artery disease resulting from the hardening of the arteries.", "During this procedure, electrodes are attached to the arms, legs, and front of the chest, and the patient begins to exercise, usually on a treadmill.", "The heart's electrical activity, communciated via the electrodes, is either displayed on a screen or recorded as a trace on paper.", "EKG's from a normal, healthy heart have a characteristic shape.", "Any irregularity in the heart's rate, rhythm, or structure, as well as damage from previous heart attacks, can alter its electrical activity, and may show up on the screen or print-out.", "EKG's are also used in intensive care, major surgery, and sometimes during childbirth to constantly monitor a patient's heart.", "For more information about electrocardiograms, contact a health care professional." ]
		[ "\|Uploaded:\|\|November 23, 2009\|\|Updated:\|\|November 23, 2009\|Howdy folks, I have somewhat of a cool lesson on the way that I think is pretty neat.", "I have already submitted two tutorials, one of a coral reef, and one on Halo.", "Drawing landscapes and other forms of background images is something that takes a lot of creativity and imagination.", "When drawing a landscape scene, you literally have too know how to draw everything in the picture.", "There is no such thing as drawing half of a scene with just a house on a piece of grassy land, because that is not what a scenery is.", "When you draw a scenery, you have to draw not only the house and land, you also have to draw the objects that is on that land.", "Objects like trees, flowers, the sun, the sky, animals, cars, planes, people, and even pieces of grass and rocks.", "Since I have tutorials on all those other things that I listed, I will show you \"how to draw rocks step by step\".", "Yes, I know that drawing a rock is a no brainer, but maybe there are some people out there that have no clue where to begin when it comes to drawing a rock.", "Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic is the three different classifications of rock in existence.", "With each different kind of rock, come different ways these rocks form.", "Igneous rocks are formed from molted liquid minerals that reside below the crust of planet Earth.", "Sedimentary rocks are created when three things happen, the lithification of rock, bones, shells, and other pieces of formerly living matter that is compacted and hardened.", "Sediments become cemented together and they become compacted and eventually harden over time.", "You then have the metamorphic rocks that form when a good amount of pressure and high temperatures to existing rock which then converts the old rock into a new rock and shape.", "Drawing a rock my be easy, but the creation and formation of rocks is pretty complex.", "I think you will find some kind of enjoyment from this tutorial on “how to draw rocks step by step”.", "There is three different rocks that I give you a lesson on, and I think you will eventually find them to come in handy.", "I have to go now to upload more stuff.", "Peace out kiddies and have fun!" ]
		[ "Nuuk (nōk)", "[key], formerly Godthåb gôtˈhôp, town (1996 pop. 12,882), Nuuk dist., W Greenland, on the Godthåbfjord.", "The largest town and capital of Greenland, it is the seat of the national council and of the supreme court, and it has foreign consulates.", "Nuuk also has radio stations and newspapers, is a fishing center, and has oil and liquid gas storage facilities.", "An airfield was built there in the late 1970s.", "The town was founded in 1721 by Hans Egede, a Norwegian missionary.", "The Godthåbfjord region has fine pastures and supports reindeer herds.", "At the head of the fjord are the remains of Vesterbygd, a 10th-century Norse settlement.", "The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed.", "Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press.", "All rights reserved.", "More on Nuuk from Fact Monster:See more Encyclopedia articles on: Greenlandic Political and Physical Geography" ]
		[ "The cougar (Puma concolor), also known as the puma, mountain lion, panther, or catamount, is a large cat of the family Felidae native to the Americas.", "Its range, from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes of South America, is the greatest of any large wild terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere.", "An adaptable, generalist species, the cougar is found in every major American habitat type.", "It is the second heaviest cat in the Western Hemisphere, after the jaguar.", "Solitary by nature and nocturnal, the cougar is most closely related to smaller felines and is nearer genetically to the domestic cat than true lions.", "An excellent stalk-and-ambush predator, the cougar pursues a wide variety of prey.", "Primary food sources include ungulates such as deer, elk, moose, and bighorn sheep, as well as domestic cattle, horses and sheep, particularly in the northern part of its range.", "It will also hunt species as small as insects and rodents.", "This cat prefers habitats with dense underbrush and rocky areas for stalking, but can also live in open areas.", "The cougar is territorial and survives at low population densities.", "Individual territory sizes depend on terrain, vegetation, and abundance of prey.", "While large, it is not always the apex predator in its range, yielding to the jaguar, grey wolf, American black bear, and grizzly bear.", "It is reclusive and usually avoids people.", "Fatal attacks on humans are rare, but have been trending upward in recent years as more people enter their territory." ]
		[ "The 2008 clash between Russia and Georgia, which left more than 100,000 homeless, was started by Georgia, according to a UN report.", "Georgia started it.", "A United Nations report blames Georgia for provoking last summer's war with Russia, even though the report doesn't completely absolve Russia.", "Russia had already massed troops in South Ossetia, a disputed territory within Georgia, when Georgia shelled the city, the report said.", "That may have sparked the war that left 850 dead and 100,000 homeless, but Russia reacted with a heavy hand, the report said.", "For one thing, Russia extending its invasion well beyond South Ossetia, and backed an attack in Abkhazia, where Georgia hadn't intervened.", "The report backed the U.S. position that South Osetia, whose population is largely sympathetic to Russsia, has no right to secede from Georgia.", "Get more: The Wall Street Journal" ]
		[ "Search our database of handpicked sitesLooking for a great physics site?", "We've tracked down the very best and checked them for accuracy.", "Just fill out the fields below and we'll do the rest.", "You searched forWe found 6 results in our database of sites6 are Websites,0 are Videos,and 0 are Experiments)", "Search results from our links databaseEquations, graph and simulation of a cyclotron.", "Uses of radioactive beams generated by the cyclotron are given, as is a point and click diagram of the NSCL facility which gives further information.", "A graph showing Isotopes made is provided.", "The cyclotron was one of the earliest types of particle accelerators, and is still used as the first stage of some large multi-stage particle accelerators.", "It makes use of the magnetic force on a ...A site describing the work of Ernest Lawrence and the setting up of the cyclotron at Berkeley.", "Leo Szilard (1898 - 1964) ideas included the linear accelerator, cyclotron, electron microscope, and nuclear chain reaction.", "Equally important was his insistence that scientists accept moral ...", "Ernest Orlando Lawrence (1901 - 1958) invented the cyclotron, a device for accelerating nuclear particles to very high velocities without the use of high voltages." ]
		[ "The body contains a natural process to stop bleeding from minor cuts in a matter of several minutes.", "When a small artery is cut, the collagen fibers in its tissue are exposed, which signals the clotting process to begin.", "As platelets begin to adhere to the cut edges, they release chemicals to attract even more platelets.", "Eventually a platelet plug is formed, and the external bleeding stops.", "Clotting factors in the blood cause strands of blood-borne material, called fibrin, to stick together and seal the inside of the wound.", "Eventually, the cut blood vessel heals, and the blood clot dissolves after several days." ]
		[ "This web site provides users with visual tools for learning topics taught in a typical engineering thermodynamics class.", "Animations, interactive simulations, practical problems with online solutions, and illustrated explanations are available.", "The animations and interactive modules illustrate basic thermodynamic concepts of energy, entropy, and mass flow.", "Registered users may engage in a discussion forum and download a license to customize the materials for different audiences.", "This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.", "Topic:", "Heat and Temperature Unit Title: Teaching about Heat and Thermal Energy", "This resource provides visual tools for helping students understand beginning thermodynamic processes.", "Animations, interactive simulations, practical problems with online solutions, and illustrated explanations provide a comprehensive scope of activities for classroom use.", "%0", "Electronic Source %A Bhattacharjee, Subrata %D January 1, 2007 %T", "The Expert System for Thermodynamics - T.E.S.T.", "%V 2013 %N 25 May 2013 %8 January 1, 2007 %9 application/java %", "U http://www.thermofluids.net/Disclaimer: ComPADRE offers citation styles as a guide only.", "We cannot offer interpretations about citations as this is an automated procedure.", "Please refer to the style manuals in the Citation Source Information area for clarifications." ]
		[ "Fonts for Web Sites: How Many, What Type and How Big?Even though constant evolution and growth is inherent in Web design, there are still a few basic things that many sites require.", "Text is necessary, at least in part, for the majority of Web sites.", "Whether you’re designing a personal homepage or a massive corporations Web site, you’ll probably put at least a small amount of text somewhere on those pages.", "Reading text should be easy and comfortable for visitors.", "Otherwise they’ll find some other site to visit and forget all about yours.", "But how do you create a user-friendly site?", "How many different fonts should you use?", "What types are preferable?", "And just how big should the text be, anyway?", "Here’s what you should consider when designing your pages.", "Too many different font faces will inevitably create a clash.", "Uniform text that’s broken into short paragraphs is easier to follow than several strung-together, erratic font faces thrown into the same paragraph.", "You can use two or three different font faces.", "Many Webmasters pick one font type to use for headlines, headers and menus.", "Then they use a different font for the body text: the parts that visitors spend the most time reading.", "Font types are also important to consider.", "Sans serif fonts such as Arial and Helvetica are easier to read on computer screens.", "Stick with this type of font for body text: your users will appreciate the easier read and lessened eyestrain.", "You might notice that printed publications books, magazines and newspapers in particular use serif fonts such as Times New Roman or Courier New for their layouts.", "Resist the temptation to do likewise: the printed page and the computer screen aren’t the same for reading.", "The coarser resolution of the computer screen demands better legibility, which sans-serif fonts offer just about every time.", "Font size is also a major factor.", "If your text is too small, people will strain to read and quickly ditch your site.", "You can probably think of a few sites that you left because the Webmaster used an 8-point font, thereby forcing you to move within three inches of your screen.", "But if your fonts are too large, there’s more scrolling required, which is also a nuisance for many of your site’s visitors.", "Many visitors have scroll wheels to make this task easier, but there are plenty of readers who don’t.", "Either way, a good number of these people will be annoyed if you make your fonts too large.", "Typically, a 12- or 13-point font is ideal for body text.", "These are large enough to read easily, but not large enough to require endless scrolling just to read a five-sentence paragraph.", "You should also pay attention to backgrounds and text colors.", "Many Web-page makers use graphical backgrounds without considering how fonts will look over them.", "The red roses on black might make a fascinating background image, but what color text is the designer going to use that will show up easily and not cause eyestrain?", "Experiment with different options to find the right match and preview your site in more than one Web browser to make sure that everything really does show up as expected." ]
		[ "Full color reproduction of Giovanni Leardo's 1452 Mappamundi.", "Notecard Size: 5 x 7 in.", "Price: Individual card with envelope, $2.00.", "Packet of six with envelopes, $10.00.", "Text on Back: \"Perhaps the finest example of a medieval world map, or mappamundi, preserved in the Western Hemisphere, the Leardo map of the world is the oldest original map in the AGS Library.", "Dating from 1452, this manuscript map on vellum is one of only three extant world maps by the 15th century Venetian cartographer Giovanni Leardo.", "Following cartographic conventions of the time, Jerusalem is shown as the center of the world, and the map is \"oriented\" with east at the top.", "A series of concentric rings around the circular map comprises an elaborate calendar, a feature common to all of Leardo's maps.", "University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Golda Meir LibraryPrinted at no cost to the taxpayers of Wisconsin.\"" ]
		[ "Hallmarks of mindful eating include focusing intently on a meal, taking time to fully taste each bite of food, and eating only when hungry.", "People who eat mindlessly, on the other hand, tend to multitask during meals, finish their food quickly, and eat in response to stress or other emotional issues.", "For the study, more than 300 people filled out a survey that included 28 questions on their eating habits.", "Survey results showed that those who practiced yoga were more likely to eat mindfully.", "Moreover, those who ate mindfully weighed less than those who ate mindlessly.", "The study's authors suggest that adding a yoga practice to a weight-loss program may result in greater weight-loss success.", "A previous study from the same research team found that people who practiced yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who didn't practice yoga." ]
		[ "One of my early-season favorites are the Fiddlenecks in the genus Amsinckia, a small flower that blooms especially well along roadsides and disturbed surfaces in the foothills.", "There are around a dozen species across the American West.", "They're poisonous to livestock and considered a weed by some, but parts of some species were utilized by Native Americans for food and medicinal purposes.", "One of my other favorites is the Lupine (genus Lupinus), which grows at many elevations in the Sierra, and for that matter throughout much of the world (there are hundreds of species).", "Like the Fiddlenecks, it is poisonous to cattle and can sometimes be considered a noxious weed.", "On the other hand, some species produce a nutritious edible seed and are considered an alternative to soy beans.", "They also fix nitrogen in the soil, allowing other species to colonize.", "Sunday, April 3, 2011A Fool for Fiddlenecks and Lover of LupinesNot very geological, I suppose, but sometimes my travels and interests spill over into the biological realm.", "Part of the fun of springtime in the Sierra Nevada is the profusion of flowers that emerge for a couple of weeks.", "It doesn't take long before they dry out and lay down seed for next year, but the geography keeps the show going all summer.", "The Sierra mountain block rises gently to the east, and as conditions dry out in the foothills, the snow is only starting to melt in the high country.", "There are flowers to be seen somewhere in the mountains all summer long." ]
		[ "\|Kozol in the center, speaking with SOS attendees.\|Acclaimed author Jonathan Kozol giving the introductory remarks at the SOS conference today.", "Jonathan Kozol’s race analysis of public education is compelling!", "First, it’s just great to hear a thoughtful approach on race in education.", "Too often we simply ignore the elephant in the clearly racially stratified room.", "But moreover, Kozol’s argument strikes at the heart of a major problem; our schools are more separate and unequal today than at any time since the 1960’s.", "Kozol recounted visiting school after school; each filled with black and brown students, and abysmally under-resourced.", "The numbers he gave are still startling.", "Per pupil spending for an inner city child is around $6,000-$7,000, while the wealthiest school are spending up to $30,000.", "He lamented how time and again we refuse to discuss persistent racial segregation.", "Whatever happened to Brown v. Board of Ed?", "His argument is old school but a picture of public education today can make you feel like we live in an Eyes on the Prize rerun.", "The re-segregation of public education is happening around the country, in the South in particular.", "As a society we seem quite willing to quietly surrender the idea of integration.", "It was just too hard.", "And Kozol rightly points out, that this administration has been mum on the subject." ]
		[ "Lots of people use 3-D printers to sculpt plastic.", "But some are using them to shape cells.", "A team of researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland, led by Will Shu, has built a printer that can lay down human stem cells in tiny spheres.", "Printing human cells has been done before, with bone marrow or skin.", "Those types of cells, however, are resilient compared to the more delicate embryonic stem cells.", "“The technique will allow us to create more accurate human tissue models which are essential to in vitro drug development and toxicity-testing.", "Since the majority of drug discovery is targeting human disease, it makes sense to use human tissues.”", "Shu said in a press release.", "The scientists used a printer that has specialized valves, which are adjustable and control the rate at which the cells are released.", "That allowed them to put the stem cells where they are needed and keep them intact.", "Stem cells are the building blocks of organs and tissues; they are “generic” cells that can become specific kinds when exposed to the right conditions.", "But one of the difficulties with them is that they are delicate; if the printer doesn’t treat them gently they will lose their ability to differentiate into various cell types.", "Shu and his team built a printer that forms the cells into tiny spheres, while keeping them alive.", "In the longer term, the printer could help build organs for transplants or repair.", "Since the printer can put stem cells in a three-dimensional pattern, it could build a small “patch” for a heart or kidney that would be made from stem cells cloned from the patient.", "Shu’s team worked in partnership with Roslin Cellab, a company that plans to commercialize the technology.", "The work was published in the Feb. 5 issue of the journal Biofabrication.", "Credit: Will Shu/Biofabrication" ]
		[ "This resource is designed to provide comprehensive, but concise facts on vaccinations required or recommended for prevention against various infectious diseases.", "This resource covers vaccines for routine immunization schedules, travel, and special circumstances (eg, bioterrorism threat).", "An overview of the disease, vaccination schedule, side effects, and populations who should and should not be vaccinated are just some of the topics found in these fact sheets.", "Finally, all fact sheets in this quick reference guide are physician-reviewed and reflect the most up-to-date, evidence-based information.", "Relevant sources are provided for each fact sheet." ]
		[ "From the deserts of the Middle East, Arab skywatchers paid particular attention to a celestial giant.", "He strode into the evening sky during winter, and boasted some of the brightest stars in the heavens.", "His right hand was marked by a dazzling orange star named Bet al Jauza.", "Today, we know the star by a slightly different version of the name: Betelgeuse.", "It's in Orion, the hunter, which tromps across the south on winter nights.", "Betelgeuse is one of the most interesting stars in the galaxy.", "It's big and bright, and it pulses in and out like a beating heart.", "And soon -- at least in astronomical terms -- it'll blow itself to bits.", "Betelgeuse is about 15 times heavier than the Sun.", "Its core is intensely hot, but its outer layers are cool, which is why the star appears orange.", "Its diameter is hundreds of times greater than the Sun's.", "If it took the Sun's place in our solar system, it would swallow Earth and several other planets.", "But Betelgeuse rhythmically expands and contracts, so its diameter can vary by millions of miles.", "When it shrinks it gets hotter, so it gets brighter, too.", "Betelgeuse is ticking down toward a huge explosion.", "Eventually, it'll stop producing energy in its core.", "The core will collapse, and the star's outer layers will blast outward.", "For a few weeks, Betelgeuse will shine brighter than an entire galaxy of stars -- shouting out its death to the universe.", "We'll talk about one of Orion's more sedate stars tomorrow.", "Script by Damond Benningfield, Copyright 2003, 2007For more skywatching tips, astronomy news, and much more, read StarDate magazine." ]
		[ "The eye of a hurricane passes over Grand Bahama Island in adirection 60.0° north of west with a speed of 41.0 km/h.", "Threehours later, the course of the hurricane suddenly shifts due north,and its speed slows to 25.0 km/h.", "How far from Grand Bahama is thehurricane 4.50 h after it passes over the island?" ]
		[ "The Hardest SubstanceIn the United States, diamonds are often used in jewelry tosymbolize marriage and love.", "But diamonds mean a lot of things topeople all over the world.", "In other countries, diamonds areconnected with healing, magic, protection and wealth.", "Did you know diamonds are actuallymade of pure carbon?", "Carbon is a substance found in nearlyeverything on earth, including rocks, trees and people.", "We all needcarbon to survive.", "Diamonds are formed deep beneath the earth fromthe carbon of organisms that lived many years before us.", "Volcaniceruptions pushed the matter to the earthís surface where diamondsare mined today.", "Diamonds take a very long time to form.", "Scientiststell us the diamonds we see today are probably billions of years", "Although diamonds come in a varietyof shapes, most are colorless.", "The mineral is clear, like a crystal.", "Itís rare, but occasionally a blue or yellow diamond will be found.", "Colored diamonds are very expensive.", "Eighty percent of the diamondsin the world today are not used in jewelry.", "Since it is thehardest substance in the world, most diamonds are used to cut andgrind other substances.", "For example, diamonds are used to shapeconcrete, stone, eyeglasses and computer chips, among otherDiamonds are mined in25 countries, including India, Brazil, Africa, Russia and Australia.", "Diamonds can be found on every continent except Europe andAntarctica.", "The first diamond was believed to have been foundbetween three and four thousand years ago in India.", "It takes a lot of workto find a diamond in the earth.", "It is usually surrounded by tons ofrock, which has to be chipped away from the diamond.", "Then thediamond must be cleaned and polished before it can be sold.", "As aresult, many of the diamonds used in the world today aremanufactured or man-made." ]
		[ "Corn oil or maize oil is a yellow-golden liquid with a pleasant taste.", "It is a refined vegetable oil obtained from the maize kernel.", "Maize is widely used all over the globe as a staple food.", "The vegetable oil is a popular choice for frying various foods.", "It is favored over most other oils because it doesn’t smoke or discolor.", "Maize oil is a rich source of omega-6 fatty acids, phytosterols and tocopherols.", "Omega-6 Fatty AcidsThese essential fatty acids (EFAs) cannot be manufactured by the body.", "They function together with omega-3 fatty acids to enable various functions in the body.", "Omega-6 fatty acids are also referred to as linoleic acids.", "They enable normal growth and development in the body.", "They also sustain optimal brain performance, regulate reproductive functions and enhance bone health.", "EFAs relieve the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis.", "They play a role in skin health since they help to manage eczema and acne.", "Transmission of nerve impulses are facilitated by EFAs.", "Research studies have also established a close link between EFAs and improved cardiovascular health.", "They reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood but improve good cholesterol levels.", "They also help to normalize blood pressure.", "This bears positively on heart health because EFAs reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.", "However, research studies have shown that excessive intake of omega-6 fatty acids increases certain health risks.", "The likelihood of breast cancer in postmenopausal women increases with high intakes of omega-6.", "It also increases the probability of prostrate cancer and depression.", "These potent chemical compounds are found in plants.", "Phytosterols are also known as plant sterols.", "These compounds have the capacity to lower cholesterol.", "Maize oil contains one of the highest levels of phytosterols amongst refined vegetable oils.", "Phytosterols inhibit absorption of cholesterol from the intestines.", "This helps to reduce overall blood cholesterol levels.", "Sterols also inhibit the production of cholesterol in the liver.", "It has been established that moderate intake of sterols can reduce cholesterol by up to 15 percent.", "This improves cardiovascular health.", "It also lowers the risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.", "Research has shown that foods that contain sterols can help fight coronary disease.", "Sterols have also been found to be beneficial in cancer prevention.", "They lower the risk for breast, colon and prostrate cancers.", "Even in confirmed cancer cases, sterols have been found helpful because they inhibit the growth of tumors.", "These nutrients belong to the vitamin E family which has various antioxidant functions in the body.", "Tocopherols sustain metabolism and boost the immune system.", "They inhibit the formation of carcinogens in the stomach which supports metabolic activity.", "Tocopherols protect cells from the harmful effects of free radicals.", "These radicals result from metabolic activity.", "They damage healthy cells which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer.", "Tocopherols also help to prevent blood clots.", "Blood clots have been cited as a major cause of heart attack.", "Studies have confirmed that a high intake of vitamin E lowers the risk for heart related diseases.", "Tocopherols also help to prevent growth of cataracts in the eyes and help to improve lens clarity." ]
		[ "Lesson 1: Why Pray?This first lesson of a series of three will introduce children to the importance of prayer in their daily lives.", "Christian Living, Knowing God, Listening, Prayer, RelationshipsAS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)Display the following items on a table:Telephone Newspaper Letters & Envelopes Road Map Radio", "As the children arrive, give them a sheet of paper and ask them to list what they think the items on the table have in common.", "Just before class starts let the kids know that all the things displayed on the table are used to communicate with each other.", "Today our lesson is about another way we communicate.", "More specifically, it is about how we communicate with God.", "OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISE (5 minutes)Further info?", "Click hereMEMORY WORK (12 minutes)\"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart\" Jeremiah 29:13Write the verse on the board.", "Say the verse together as a group several times.", "Then erase one word.", "Have the kids say the verse correctly again with the missing word.", "Then erase another word and say the verse again.", "Continue erasing words until the kids can say the entire verse without seeing the words.", "SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)", "Today we will learn that prayer is communicating or talking with God.", "We may not be able to call God on the telephone or send Him a letter, but prayer is just as real as e-mail or newspapers.", "Why should we pray?", "Because it makes our relationship with God stronger.", "Could you imagine trying to have a best friend without communicating with them?", "Prayer is seeking God and His direction for our lives.", "Praying also helps keep us out of trouble.", "Jesus told us to pray, \"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.\"", "(Matthew 26:41)", "Read James 5:13-16 (The Prayer of Faith)Have the kids find James 5:13-16 in their Bibles.", "Ask for a volunteer to read the passage, or if you prefer, read the passage to the children yourself.", "1.", "What is prayer?", "(Prayer is spiritual communication between ourselves and God.)", "2.", "Can you pray when you are in trouble?", "(Yes.)", "3.", "Can you pray when you are happy?", "(Yes.)", "4.", "What is another name for happy prayers?", "(Praises.)5.", "What are some of the examples of why to pray mentioned in James 5:13-16?", "(When you are in trouble, when you are happy, when you are sick, to show faith, for confession of sin, and to pray for others.)", "6.", "What else can we pray for?", "(Some examples include: Guidance, Protection, Strength, Wisdom.)", "7. Is the prayer of a righteous man powerful?", "Is it effective?", "(Yes the Bible tells us in James 5:16b that the prayers of the righteous are both powerful and effective.)", "CLASS EXERCISE (5 minutes)Answers Without Speaking (Activity) Click hereALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE (5 minutes)", "So Don't Worry (Activity) Click hereAPPLICATION (2 minutes)", "Why pray?", "It's simple, to talk with God and to get His direction for our lives.", "God is so good and will help us when we are happy, sad, sick or even when we're in trouble.", "God will give us wisdom, strength and understanding if we only ask Him.", "In fact God is willing to give us many good things as long as we ask for them in accordance to His Will.", "God answers our prayers with signs, the Holy Spirit and His Word, the Bible.", "When we pray our relationship with God grows.", "Did you ever see a human that thought he was a robot?", "If not, be sure to come back next week.", "CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes)Further info?", "Click here" ]
		[ "For seven weeks each winter, we live on Isle Royale National Park, a remote island wilderness in Lake Superior, North America.", "Here we follow the lives of a population of wolves and moose that inhabit the island.", "Sea turtles are the ancient mariners of our oceans.", "After hatching on a beach, they cross thousands of miles of ocean to reach areas with food.", "Yet, little is known about where these green sea turtles go and how they migrate." ]
		[ "HOW CT SCANS WORK:", "CT scans use X-rays to image the body.", "X-rays can pass through most materials.", "It all depends on the size of the atoms that make up the material; larger atoms absorb X-ray photons, while smaller atoms do not, and the X-rays pass right through.", "For instance, the soft tissue in the body is composed of smaller atoms, so it doesn't absorb X-rays very well.", "But calcium atoms in the bones are much larger and do absorb X-rays.", "A camera on the other side of the patient records the patterns of X-ray light passing through the patient's body.", "In a CT scan, a series of X-ray beams is directed through the body from different angles.", "This creates cross-sections so scientists can get a better view of the body.", "The images are put together by a computer into a stack of pictures that can be viewed rapidly, like flipping through a deck of cards.", "WHAT DO PHYSICISTS HAVE TO DO WITH MEDICINE?", "Commonly known as medical physicists, these are the people who work within medicine to design and ensure the safety of modern medical tools.", "Harnessing the power of light and subatomic particles makes advanced imaging techniques and radiation therapies possible.", "Medical physicists also work to ensure that these powerful devices deliver radiation accurately and safely." ]
		[ "Pruning a storm damaged conifer is a little different than pruning a broadleaf hardwood when damaged by high winds and water/ice weight.", "A typical conifer usually has only one central trunk with many lateral branches variously spaced along that bole and up to the apical tip.", "Also, sprouting new growth is not as common for conifers as is seen after hardwood damage - developing a new top is tricky.", "An interesting report by the United States Forest Service indicates that uprooting is the most common failure in storm damaged conifers followed by bole, limb, and butt failures.", "Not much you can do with an uprooted conifer but stem and limb damage can be corrected depending on species and severity of damage.", "Spruces and firs can produce a few weak new lateral branches but pines will rarely grow new branch growth.", "The good news is that all conifers will work hard to replace a lost top by using existing leaders if enough are left to support such growth.", "If a conifer has less than 10 percent of its top branches left, tree growth stops and survival is poor.", "One thing to remember is the difference in how spruces, firs and pines adapt to top pruning.", "Pines will normally recover after a 50% top loss but not much less.", "Spruces are the most adaptable and can recover from a 75% top loss if pruned properly.", "Firs will adapt somewhere in between these percentages but no conifer can full recover with only a 10% top remaining.", "Conifers that have lost tops in a storm should have their main stem trimmed back to within an inch or two of healthy lateral branches.", "Unfortunately, this is not economically feasible to do when significant damage occurs in a large forest.", "But it is practical when a high value specimen or favorite tree is harmed.", "Cut the center snag at a slight (10°) angle to allow for water to runoff and especially if callous growth forms a water-holding pocket around the edge.", "Cutting back to the first live branch will encourage potential \"new\" leaders to form from the lateral branches nearest the top.", "If possible try to maintain just one new leader as developing multiple tops will create a tree very prone to further wind damage.", "To encourage proper future shaping, the topping site might need to be revisited for further form enhancement the second year.", "Pines tend to do better with a single leader to gain height growth so further pruning may be necessary." ]
		[ "Until recently, the population of pronghorn — a small antelope-like mammal endemic to North America — outnumbered people in its native Wyoming.", "The Cowboy State may be the nation’s least populous, but the two groups still manage to come into conflict.", "Pronghorns numbering in the tens of thousands cross Highway 191 each year during their annual migration, and collisions between animals and cars are costly for all involved.", "Now conservationists are celebrating the apparent success of an experiment involving a series of new wildlife overpasses that allow the pronghorns to cross to safety while freeing up the roads.", "“This really is a win-win situation for people and for wildlife,” said Jon Beckmann, the pronghorn project coordinator at the Wildlife Conservation Society.", "“The overpasses enhance connectivity for wildlife species and at the same time increase safety for the traveling public who don’t want to hit large wildlife going 65 to 75 miles per hour.”", "In the days of Lewis and Clark, millions of pronghorn populated the western frontier.", "But even by then, only one species, Antilocapra americana, had managed to avoid extinction.", "Today, A. americana’s population hovers around 700,000.", "And of those remaining pronghorns, more than 50 percent are found in Wyoming.", "“It’s a pretty spectacular animal, and with Wyoming being the last stronghold of pronghorns, its important to protect their long distance migrations,” Dr. Beckmann said." ]
		[ "The leopard and the jaguar are renowned for their lovely spotted coats, and tigers for their stripes.", "Math and genetics show us how we can get the same things for our own offspring — along with why no striped animals have spotted tails.", "As weird as it may seem, one model describes almost all mammal coloration patterns.", "All it takes to make an animal a certain color is the interaction of a couple of chemicals with the skin.", "One chemical stimulates melanin, causing darker coloration in the skin and fur of mammals, while another keeps melanin from being produced.", "These spread outwards through the body of the animal in the same way in every mammal.", "Clearly, though, every mammal doesn't end up having the same coloration.", "The key to the differences in coloration is the fact that the chemicals spread outward in waves at different phases during the gestation period.", "Some start their move when the embryo is still tiny.", "Some start when it's nearly fully grown.", "If the animal is tiny, no pattern will form, which is why there aren't a lot of tiger-striped mice out there.", "If it's huge, the chemicals jumble outwards and back until they form a uniform color.", "This is why there aren't any tiger-striped elephants.", "And tigers?", "Their chemicals move out at just the right time to form a series of peaks and valleys that lead to striped patterns on their fur.", "Leopards, though smaller than tigers, get hit with the waves at an embryonic stage at which they're a little bigger than the tigers.", "The chemicals interfere enough to form spots on their bodies.", "Giraffes get hit at a bigger stage and form the large brown patches that we see on them.", "But it's not just the size of the embryo that determines the color, it's the size of the individual body part that the chemicals travel through.", "When moving from the body of a leopard or jaguar embryo to the tip of the tail, the waves of chemicals move from a very large surface to a small one.", "Since smaller surfaces develop a pattern that forms stripes, cheetahs, for example, have spotted bodies and striped tail tips.", "And unless someone could design a tiger with a tail larger than its body, no striped tiger could have a spotted tail.", "But this equation gives us a clue as to how to play god (which always turns out well.)", "Human babies are a boring, uniform color.", "If their pigmentation could be started at just the right time, we might birth babies with tiger stripes, or leopard spots.", "That has to be worth an experiment or two!", "Top Image: Colin Hines PhotographySecond Image: Malene Thysson" ]
		[ "While there are dozens of different species of horses performing hundreds of different tasks for humans all over the world today, there is none as popular in North America as the Quarter Horse.", "In fact, the American Quarter Horse Association is the largest registry of horses in the world.", "At last count, there were more than a quarter of a million of this species registered through the Association worldwide.", "The Quarter horse is so named due to its ability to cover short sprints very quickly.", "Some members of the species have run the quarter mile at speeds of 55mph, faster than any other breed of horse over these short distances.", "Without the expansion of the horse into North America, the popular Quarter horse would never have been brought into existence.", "They are a tribute to the affinity that many Native American tribes felt towards the animal, as one of the pillars of the breed were Native ponies from many tribes.", "People such as the Chickasaw owned horses of mixed Iberian, Arabian, and Barb stock.", "When crossed with English Thoroughbreds, the offspring were the fleet progenitors of the Quarter Horse as we know it today.", "Rise in PopularityThese horses became well known as they could run the flat races faster than other, older breeds in a time when horse racing was gaining great popularity in North America.", "The “Quarter Mile Horse” was further bred with mustangs of the Old West.", "The offspring were found to be very good with cattle, as well as containing the speed and the hardiness of their forebears.", "As the American West began to be settled, this horse breed increased in abundance.", "The Quarter Horse was officially recognized in 1940, when the American Quarter Horse Association was formed in order to protect the pedigrees of the popular working and racing horses.", "The Quarter Horse’s history as a worker and a racer can be seen in its makeup.", "They have broad chests, useful for containing lots of wind, as well as round and powerful hindquarters.", "Their bodies are well muscled and their heads are small and refined, with a straight profile.", "Within the Quarter Horse breed, there are two main body types.", "Stocks tend to be shorter and have more muscle than the racing type, which are taller with smoother muscles.", "Modern Quarter HorseToday, the Quarter Horse can be found in many of the same settings as its predecessors.", "While it is not as integral to transportation, this horse is still the best ally many ranches have in the handling of cattle.", "It also continues to be a popular species for racing, with many tracks offering breed specific purses (which can be in the millions of dollars!).", "They are also popular entrants in rodeo competitions.", "The American Quarter Horse is not just confined to this continent.", "Today, large Associations exist in Brazil, Australia, even in Israel and Japan.", "It’s a true testament to this North American breed!" ]
		[ "Welcome to the Global Runoff Data CentreThis is the Global Runoff Data Centre, a repository for the world's river discharge data and associated metadata.", "The GRDC is an international archive of data up to 200 years old, and fosters multinational and global long-term hydrological studies.", "Originally established two decades ago, the aim of the GRDC is to help earth scientists analyse global climate trends and assess environmental impacts and risks.", "Positioned as a facilitator for exchanges between data providers and data users, the GRDC has become a focal point for international cooperation.", "Researchers, universities and other organisations make use of the facilities available for research programmes and projects.", "The Global Runoff Database at GRDC is a unique collection of river discharge data collected at daily or monthly intervals from nearly 9000 stations in 157 countries.", "This adds up to around 360.000 station-years with an average record length of 40 years.", "The GRDC provides discharge data and data products for non-commercial applications.", "The GRDC operates under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and supports research on climate variability and global change.", "The German Federal Institute of Hydrology (Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde or BfG) hosts the GRDC in Koblenz near the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers." ]
		[ "The active cloud cluster from which Viola developed formed about 600 km to the northwest of Cocos Island on 7 December 1979.", "It was part of a semi-continuous line of convection extending eastward across Indonesia.", "A tropical depression had developed by 9 December 1979 and moved slowly to the southwest.", "Using the Dvorak intensity analysis technique Viola reached tropical cyclone intensity at about 0300 UTC 11 December 1979.", "The cyclone then began to move westward under the influence of an easterly middle level flow north of the sub-tropical ridge.", "Viola attained its maximum intensity late on 16 December 1979 when the central pressure was estimated to be near 930 hPa giving a maximum mean wind speed of about 205 km/h.", "It maintained this intensity as it crossed into the Mauritius Region early on 18 December 1979.", "Viola was renamed Claudette and passed close to Mauritius late on 22 December 1979 causing the loss of six lives and injuring 21 people.", "It was reported that the sugar cane crop on Mauritius was devastated and that buildings suffered considerable damage.", "Severe tropical cyclone Viola was notable for its small size and long lifetime.", "Satellite pictures showed that nearly all of the intense convective activity was within 200 km of the centre.", "Including the pre-cyclone and post-cyclone stages the storm lasted about 18 days from 9 December 1979." ]
		[ "It’s the same question.", "Economic development or conservation?", "During April, the headline said, “Uganda Seeks to Reconcile Oil-Nature.”", "Now, in Tanzania, “Proposed Serengeti Highway Is Lined With Prospects and Fears.”", "The places differ but the issues are the same.", "In Uganda, the debate concerns oil drilling.", "In Tanzania, it is road building.", "Privately and publicly, oil will generate revenue for Uganda.", "Similarly, northern Tanzania will benefit from a new road that will bisect the Serengeti Park.", "It will facilitate medical care, carry much-needed goods, enable the spread of electricity and cell phone service.", "And, both projects, will irreparably harm priceless wildlife.", "What to do?", "An economist would suggest assessing the externalities.", "The Economic LessonEconomists see positive externalities wherever a transaction between two parties affects a third individual or group in some beneficial way.", "They see negative externalities when the impact on a third party is harmful.", "Vaccines usually have positive externalities while pollution is the typical example of a negative externality.", "Taking externalities an economic step further, we can look at cost.", "On a demand and supply graph, the equilibrium price of a decision that has a positive externality is too high because of the benefits experienced by society.", "Correspondingly, the equilibrium price of a decision with negative externalities is too cheap because of the associated costs that result." ]
		[ "Dorsal metatarsal arteriesArteries are blood vessels that convey blood away from the heart.", "Arteries can be divided into systematic arteries, which carry blood from the heart to the entire body, and pulmonary arteries, which are responsible for carrying blood from the heart to the lungs.", "Apart from the pulmonary and umbilical arteries, the blood in the arteries is oxygenated.", "Systematic arteries are classified as elastic and muscular depending on their composition.", "The larger arteries are generally elastic and the smaller ones tend to be muscular.", "Systematic arteries carry blood to the arterioles, which are the smallest type of arteries and are responsible for delivering blood to the capillaries.", "Arterioles also regulate blood pressure by the muscular contraction of their walls.", "Capillaries are tiny blood vessels in which gasses and nutrients are exchanged.", "Arteries are subject to atherosclerosis, which occurs when plaque build ups inside the artery walls as a result of cholesterol, smoking, blood sugar, etc.", "This can lead to a heart attack or a stroke, two of the leading causes of death in developed countries.", "Written and medically reviewed by the Healthline Editorial TeamIn Depth: Dorsal metatarsal arteries" ]
		[ "By Diane Bones, Pure MattersExcessive sun exposure leads to skincancer and premature aging of the skin and in some individuals, skin cancer.", "The good news is that most skin cancers are curable if they are caught and treated early.", "It is easy to routinely inspect your body for any skin changes.", "Should any growth, mole, sore or discoloration appear suddenly or begin to change, you should see your healthcare provider.", "Here's a rundown of some of your skin's worst enemies:Basal cell carcinomaThis is the most common type of skin cancer.", "It usually appears on sun-exposed areas of the body as small, non-healing growths or as a fleshy bump.", "Most commonly seen on the face, they are also frequently found on the ears, chest, back, arms and hands.", "It's found mainly in people with light hair, eyes and complexions (people who usually burn easily).", "Fortunately, these tumors don't spread quickly.", "It may take many months or sometimes even years for one to reach a diameter of one-half inch.", "Left untreated, it can begin to bleed, crust over, and slowly invade the underlying fat, muscle, nerves and bones.", "Basal cell carcinoma seldom spreads to other parts of the body and is rarely fatal.", "Squamous cell carcinomaThese tumors appear as non-healing ulcers, nodules or red scaly patches.", "They are typically found on the rim of the ear, face, lips and mouth.", "They can develop into large masses and cause a lot of local destruction.", "This cancer, unlike basal cell carcinoma, can spread to other parts of the body and cause death.", "Both basal and squamous cell carcinoma are rarely found in people with dark skin.", "The cure rate is high when caught and properly treated.", "A very serious cancer characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells, although melanoma can be non-pigmented.", "Melanoma can suddenly appear without warning within or near a mole or dark spot.", "It is found most frequently on women's legs and the upper backs of both women and men; however, it can appear anywhere on the body.", "Melanoma is believed to be event-driven—one or more sunburns during childhood or adolescence that sets the stage for developing melanoma at a later date.", "It is more common in light-skinned people.", "Past sunburns, sun exposure during youth and even heredity are factors in developing melanoma.", "Dark-skinned people also can develop it, especially on the hands and feet, under the nails and in the mouth.", "Treating melanoma in its early stage before it has metastasized, or invaded the deeper layer of skin, is usually successful.", "But once it grows and sinks into the skin, the chances of it spreading and causing death are greatly increased." ]
		[ "It depends.", "First, cedar chips take a very long time to decompose, and will affect the soil and water, but not significantly differently than the decomposition of cedar in the forests which occurs naturally.", "However, I suggest that you avoid trying to decompose them with other materials such as garden waste or household vegetable matter.", "I assume by \"Household Compost\" you are talking about vegetable/fruit waste from inside the home.", "In this case, the important thing is to ensure that the composting is done in a container that is fully protected from rats in particular.", "Some things, like red worms, significantly improve the efficiency of composting these wastes.", "It is best that you have good drainage to ensure the composted material dries out fairly well.", "It is a good idea to turn it once in a while, i.e. mix it up.", "There is a neat tool which makes this quit easy.", "Done properly, this will not adversly affect the water or soil.", "The one thing that I would NOT include in my compost pile is evergreen clippings, needles or cones.", "These don't compost very well, and will make the soil too acidic.making a small donation to science.ca." ]
		[ "Questions over what to do with a derelict Japanese shrimping vessel floating in the Gulf of Alaska are circulating around several governmental agencies.", "The ship is a remnant of last year's Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami.", "The Coast Guard's main concerns with the ship are potential maritime traffic problems, as well as its environmental impact.", "US Senators Mike Begich and Maria Cantwell are also worried about the vessel's impact.", "They say that research needs to be done in order to better understand possible impacts from debris from the quake.", "The ship is currently headed towards Sitka at a rate of about one mile per hour, but Coast Guard officials say there is no immediate concern." ]
		[ "Supplies you will need.", "Two three ring binders, a small notebook such as a steno pad, several black ink pens, several sharp pencils, and a supply of Family Group Sheets and Four Generation Pedigree Charts.", "The staff at the Information Desk can provide you with one copy from which you can make additional copies.", "Always write your name, phone number and address on each notebook.", "Start with yourself and work backward in time.", "Using the Four Generation Pedigree Chart begin with yourself and fill in as much information as possible.", "Interview family members and examine all documents such as family Bibles, wills, property deeds, photographs, letters, birth certificates and military discharge papers.", "Never start with a supposed ancestor and work forward.", "Read one or more basic guides to genealogical research.", "Some that we have in our collection are:Unpuzzling Your Past: A Basic Guide to Genealogy by Emily Anne Croom (929.1 Gr88)", "First Steps in Genealogy by Desmond Walls Allen (929 Al5)Walking Through Your Past by Genealogy Society of Craighead County (929.3 Ge28)Attend basic workshop.", "Sign up for one of the basic genealogy workshops at the library, sponsored by the Genealogy Society of Craighead County.", "The charge for the workshops will vary.", "Use the library resources.", "Use the library's online catalog to search for material located in the library or at the branches.", "Genealogy Databases offer a wide range of information including census records from around the country.", "Patrons must have a library card to access the databases.", "Always try to find primary sources.", "Indexers, authors and abstracters inevitably make mistakes.", "Whenever possible, look at original wills, deeds, birth certificates and other documents, or copies of them on microfilm.", "Read documents with caution.", "You will see old-fashioned terminology, handwriting, spelling and grammar.", "There are tools to help you decipher old documents.", "Beware the common pitfalls of research.", "Think of ways your surname could be misspelled, then search under those spellings.", "Remember that boundaries and names of counties sometimes change.", "In recalling where they lived years ago, relatives may name the nearest big city rather than the actual locale, or say the name of the county seat when they mean to name the county.", "Study the ways various documents are organized before you try to use them.", "Keep careful records.", "Whenever possible, make photocopies of documents.", "Always record titles and dates of your sources.Expect to visit many libraries and archives and to use many types of tools.", "No single collection will hold every document that you need.", "Likewise, no single source will answer all your questions.", "You will eventually use most of the tools of the genealogist: census records, deeds, county histories, wills, death certificates, etc.", "Please keep in mind that the library staff members are not genealogists.", "They can help you locate the published materials in the library, or suggest other sources, but they cannot do the research for you.", "If you need further assistance the library staff can refer you to a professional genealogist who will help you for a fee." ]
		[ "“Predator” bacteria (green) surround “prey” bacteria (red) in this petri dish version of the Serengeti.", "Rather than eating their prey, however, predator cells release a chemical that activates a suicide gene in the prey.", "Prey cells also release a chemical, but one that promotes survival of the predators.", "Researchers genetically programmed the cells to “communicate” with each other in this way and function as a synthetic ecosystem.", "The artificial system acts as an experimental model and can help us understand behaviors in more complex, natural ecosystems.", "July 9, 2008Courtesy of Hao Song, Duke University.", "Full Story: (http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/computinglife/predator.htm)" ]
		[ "Genital/ perigenital infection caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans or occasionally by other species of Candida.", "Vulvovaginitis due to Candida presents with an erythema of the vaginal mucous membrane and the vulval skin, itching, soreness, and with a thick, creamy-white discharge.", "There may be spread on to the perineum and into the groins.", "In Candida balanitis, tiny papules develop on the glans penis, evolve as white pustules or vesicles and rupture, leaving a peeling edge.", "Involvement of groins sometimes coexists.", "Perianal candidiasis presents with erythema, soreness and irritation, and subsequent spread along the natal cleft is common.", "Candidosis, Genital/Perigenital, Kolpitis Candidomycetica, Vulvitis Candidomycetica" ]
		[ "Flying Monsters 3DAbout 220 million years ago dinosaurs were on the rise to dominating Earth.", "But another group of reptiles was about to make an extraordinary leap—control of the skies.", "They were the pterosaurs—after insects, the first animals ever to fly.", "The story of how and why these mysterious creatures took to the air is more fantastical than any fiction.", "Dig for pterosaur fossils and pilot a glider alongside a Quetzalcoatlus in this fun Flying Monsters interactive.", "More About Flying Monsters 3DDid You Know?", "Proceeds from the sale of film tickets help further National Geographic’s nonprofit mission to increase global understanding through education, research, and conservation.", "Your support counts!" ]
		[ "Linguistik-Klassifikation: Grammatikforschung / Grammar researchSemiotactics as a Van Wijngaarden grammarFrederik H. H. Kortlandt- 1.", "There are two classes of theories of Universal Grammar: (1) Formalist theories, such as the widespread varieties of generative grammar.", "These theories start from the assumption that certain strings of linguistic forms are grammatical while other strings are ungrammatical.", "A grammar of this type produces grammatical strings and does not produce ungrammatical ones.", "All theories of this class fail in the same respect: they do not account for the meaning of the strings.", "(2) Semiotactic theories, which describe the meaning of a string in terms of the meanings of its constituent forms and their interrelations.", "The only elaborate formalized theory of this class presently available is the one advanced by C.L. Ebeling (Syntax and Semantics, Leiden: Brill, 1978).", "I shall discuss some of its mathematical properties here." ]
		[ "- More than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon- Greatest depth occurs at the Nevado Ampato extinct volcanoColca Canyon is located in southern Peru.", "It is more than twice as deep as the Grand Canyon but it is not as deep as its sister Cotahuasi Canyon.", "The canyon was created by the Colca River which starts high in the Andes mountains flowing through the canyon and changing names twice before flowing into the Pacific Ocean.", "The greatest depth of the canyon occurs at Nevado Ampato, an extinct volcano, with a vertical rise of 20,630 feet (6,288 m).", "The Colca Canyon is home to the Andean Condor which is a frequent attraction for visitors who watch the condors soar through the air hunting for food.", "Best way to see and experience the Colca CanyonMore will follow on the Colca Canyon as it is declared an official or notable wonder of South America." ]
		[ "In Access, the Max function returns the maximum of a set of values in a select query.", "The syntax for the Max function is:Max ( expression )", "The expression argument represents a string expression identifying the field that contains the data you want to evaluate or an expression that performs a calculation using the data in that field.", "Operands in expression can include the name of a table field, a constant, or a function (not one of the other SQL aggregate functions).", "You can use Max to determine the largest values in a field based on the specified aggregation, or grouping.", "In Access, you can use the Max function in the query design grid, in an SQL statement in SQL view of the Query window, or in an SQL statement within Visual Basic code.", "It is used in conjunction with the Group By clause.", "Select SellerID, Max(Price) as MaxPrice From Antiques Group by SellerID" ]
		[ "Fun Stuff for KidsHere you’ll find puzzles, games and other PH-related activities for kids.", "You can print these puzzles for a fun solo activity, or share them with your friends to help them learn about PH.", "Looking for a fun and easy way to teach your class about PH?Ask your teacher to photocopy these puzzles as a fun classroom activity.", "Have your teacher bring out a poster or model of the inside of the human body and point out the lungs and the heart to your classmates.", "Teaching them words like “pulmonary” and “artery” will help them understand PH, as well as what’s going on inside their own bodies!Test your noggin with a PH puzzle!" ]
		[ "Tip:", "Ports, Slots and Drives: A PC Hardware PrimerWhen it comes to the parts of your PC, the names and terms can be confusing.", "This handy list will help you remember what's what.", "Tips: Ports, Slots and Drives: A Hardware PrimerMotherboard ties components together.", "CPU performs calculations.", "Chipset connects CPU to motherboard and other components.", "Buses connect CPU to internal components, graphics and sound cards.", "RAM stores running processes.", "Hard drive meets long-term storage needs.", "CD-, DVD- and BD-ROM drives read disc data.", "Power supply converts AC electrical power to low-voltage DC." ]

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