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and it is a good quality fabric Color is vibrant and sleeve length is ... | Too long for size and collar to bulky to drape well, can also see panty lines, hose etc. which surprised me because fabric looks thick enough not to, and it is a good quality fabric Color is vibrant and sleeve length is nice not to tight . Fabric just doesn't work with this design/pattern. Would have returned if I could have in time, but wasn't in town due to family. | amazon_reviews |
// All will retrieve fully fleshed post data from stubs and cache result. | func (p *Posts) All() ([]PostInterface, error) {
var err error = nil
if p.parsedPosts == nil {
r := struct {
Response struct {
Posts []PostInterface `json:"posts"`
} `json:"response"`
}{}
r.Response.Posts = makePostsFromMinis(p.Posts, p.client)
if err = json.Unmarshal(p.response.body, &r); err != nil {
p.parsedPosts = []PostInterface{}
} else {
p.parsedPosts = r.Response.Posts
}
}
return p.parsedPosts, err
} | codesearch |
Screening for Lynch Syndrome: It Is Time to Shift the Focus | Successful implementation of Lynch syndrome screening in a safety net institution | s2orc_citation_titles |
Computes and returns the k nearest neighbors of the query vector using the IVFADC approach.
@param k
The number of nearest neighbors to be returned
@param qVector
The query vector
@return
@throws Exception | private BoundedPriorityQueue<Result> computeKnnIVFADC(int k, double[] qVector) throws Exception {
BoundedPriorityQueue<Result> nn = new BoundedPriorityQueue<Result>(new Result(), k);
// find the w nearest coarse centroids
int[] nearestCoarseCentroidIndices = computeNearestCoarseIndices(qVector, w);
for (int i = 0; i < w; i++) { // for each assignment
// quantize to the i-th closest centroid of the coarse quantizer and compute residual vector
int nearestCoarseIndex = nearestCoarseCentroidIndices[i];
double[] residualVectorQuery = computeResidualVector(qVector, nearestCoarseIndex);
// apply a random transformation if needed
if (transformation == TransformationType.RandomRotation) {
residualVectorQuery = rr.rotate(residualVectorQuery);
} else if (transformation == TransformationType.RandomPermutation) {
residualVectorQuery = rp.permute(residualVectorQuery);
}
// compute lookup table
double[][] lookUpTable = computeLookupADC(residualVectorQuery);
for (int j = 0; j < invertedLists[nearestCoarseIndex].size(); j++) {
int iid = invertedLists[nearestCoarseIndex].getQuick(j);
double l2distance = 0;
int codeStart = j * numSubVectors;
if (numProductCentroids <= 256) {
byte[] pqCode = pqByteCodes[nearestCoarseIndex].toArray(codeStart, numSubVectors);
for (int m = 0; m < pqCode.length; m++) {
// plus 128 because byte range is -128..127
l2distance += lookUpTable[m][pqCode[m] + 128];
}
} else {
short[] pqCode = pqShortCodes[nearestCoarseIndex].toArray(codeStart, numSubVectors);
for (int m = 0; m < pqCode.length; m++) {
l2distance += lookUpTable[m][pqCode[m]];
}
}
nn.offer(new Result(iid, l2distance));
}
}
return nn;
} | codesearch |
Is Dsyphoria a snowball effect for you? | Hi all, I wanted to get some input because its been happening a lot to me lately(A combination of changing major, doing summer classes and being poor) but I wondered if the way gender dsyphoria works for me is the same as others.
Generally, I'm able to ignore it for most of the day aside passing mirrors, etc, but where it really kicks in is when I mess up in **something else** like for example, I'm pretty sure I failed my most recent trig test (.-. Rawrgh) and from that I was really upset because I did study but then I also looked back and realized I could have done a lot more and it was really my fault.
But from there I started to be really self-critical, going through and saying "Its your fault because you didn't do this, you aren't good at this, etc" until finally it started to come to the physical appearance and started to be "This is wrong with you" and "Why haven't you taken care of this" etc. Does anyone else share this experience of not feeling out of place necessarily all the time but rather when things start snowballing?
Thanks in advance. | reddit_title_body |
The scratcher is good quality, good for the floor or wall | The scratcher is good quality, good for the floor or wall. It would get 5 stars if my cat ever touched it. It's a little tough for her it seems. | amazon_reviews |
Who discovered the quantum theory of radiation? | Who discovered the quantum theory of light? | wikianswers |
Finding the alternator on 99 gmc suburban? | How do you replace the alternator in a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban? | wikianswers |
Action Replay Codes For Sonic Rush Adventure? | Action replay codes for sonic rush 2? | wikianswers |
Exactly what you would expect as a Terminator fan | Pretty much what you would expect. Does not disappoint as another Terminator installment. | amazon_reviews |
What animals are included in the set? Is there a list somewhere? | I have no list in our set. It is assorted common animals with pets like a cat, dog, and horse, about 9 that are wildlife, 6 farm animals, and 6 zoo animals. There is an info card and I guess my grandkids must have taken one card home (maybe it is a list card). The set is probably 6 years old and is still in great condition. | amazonqa |
Improper Ferroelectric Polarisation in a Perovskite driven by Inter-site Charge Transfer and Ordering | Understanding ferroelectricity in layered perovskites: new ideas and insights from theory and experiments | s2orc_citation_titles |
I found a dog running across the highway and picked him up. What should I do with him? |
It was pouring rain on I-75 in Monroe, Michigan, when I saw this little beagle in the middle of the highway. I pulled over and found her on the side. i picked her up and thanks to the efforts of my wonderful mother, she was able to transport her back to our house for the night where my mother subsequently had to deal with 2 in-house poops, pukes, and six pees (I'm so sorry!!!).
Unfortunately it was a holiday and I couldnt take her to the humane society. So she is staying in the garage over the weekend. But I'm not sure what to do with her after that. She has a collar, but no tags. i figure i would just bring her to the humane society Monday and I posted in the local craigslist.
Is there anything else I should be doing? I'm walking her every few hours and feeding her. | reddit_title_body |
What is the distance between St John and Moncton? | What is the road mile distance between Saint John and Moncton? | wikianswers |
High diving at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships | High diving at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships was held between 3 and 5 August 2015 in Kazan, Russia.
Schedule
Two events were held.
All time are local (UTC+3).
Medal summary
Medal table
Medal events
References
External links
Official website
High diving
2015
High diving at the World Aquatics Championships | wikipedia |
Soft Photon and Graviton Theorems in Effective Field Theory | Characteristics of interaction between Gravitons and Photons | s2orc_citation_titles |
A few pointers and tips for my montages? | * Well ever since I started playing Apoc again I felt in the mood to create kill montages just for the sake of doing something productive, even though it may not be all that productive.
* In reality, kill montages may be pretty useless, but they give me something to work on and that's what I enjoy about making them.
* Right now I can't really work on anything video related because my computer is currently dying slowly and until I get a new one I figure I might as well ask for a few pointers that could improve my montages in the future.
So I am asking you. **What would you like to see out of a good montage? What interests you the most and how could I improve my montages for the better?**
Here is a playlist of all my montages so far - | reddit_title_body |
Adorable, quality product | Very cute and seems durable. Adorable, quality product. | amazon_reviews |
What leve does cubone evolve in pokemon pearl? | How do you evolve cubone pokemon pearl? | wikianswers |
what is the significance of arabia mountain in atlanta | the country during the 2000s[7] leaves it vulnerable to overdevelopment. This threat of encroaching sprawl was recognized after nearly a decade, as the area was determined to be a significant part of national history and earned congressional designation as a National Heritage Area in 2006. The defining feature that gives the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area its significance at the national level is its granite outcroppings, called monadnocks. These monadnocks are composed of a granitoid rock and are interspersed with islands of plant life. The Metro-Atlanta area has three monadnocks, Stone Mountain, Arabia Mountain and Panola Mountain. Arabia and Panola | paq |
What is the song in gatorades newest commercial? | What is the song in the newest gatorade commercial that zooms in on everyones shirts? | wikianswers |
Who invented thermos flask latter? | Name the scientist who invented thermos flask? | wikianswers |
Unless you look like the picture - which I don't - be careful | The shorts are short! Unless you look like the picture - which I don't - be careful. The material of this one is also very thin. | amazon_reviews |
Does anyone know if there is a dub of Redial? (I'm blind so I can't watch subs) | So yeah, I'm legally blind and I loved the series, but I heard Redial cleared up a few loose ends. I can't find a dub anywhere but I don't know if that means there isn't one or just that the sub is more popular. I cannot see well enough to read subtitles so my only real options are to learn Japenese (might be a good idea in the long run but I'm lousy at languages so it could take some time) or get a friend to read it off to me and that has its own problems. | reddit_title_body |
Political and economic motivations for labor control: A comparison of Ireland, Puerto Rico, and Singapore | Economic and Fertility Policies in an Era of Globalization: A Comparison of Ireland and Singapore | s2orc_citation_titles |
which drug releases serotonin from the vesicles of neurons | platelets bind in damaged tissue, as a vasoconstrictor to stop bleeding, and also as a fibrocyte mitotic (growth factor), to aid healing. Several classes of drugs target the 5-HT system, including some antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, antiemetics, and antimigraine drugs, as well as the psychedelic drugs and empathogens. The serotonergic psychedelic drugs psilocin/psilocybin, DMT, mescaline, psychedelic mushroom and LSD are agonists, primarily at 5HT receptors. The empathogen-entactogen MDMA releases serotonin from synaptic vesicles of neurons. Drugs that alter serotonin levels are used in treating depression, generalized anxiety disorder and social phobia. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prevent the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters | paq |
Blue dragon season 2 in english? | Where can you watch blue dragon 2 in english sub? | wikianswers |
Occurrence of Little cherry virus -1 on Prunus species in the State of Baden- Württemberg, Germany | First Report of Cherry virus A and Little cherry virus-1 in Poland | s2orc_citation_titles |
Numerical aspects in the simulation of thermohydraulic transients in CICCs | This paper gives a brief description of the model commonly used to simulate thermo-hydraulic transients in Cable-in-Conduit Conductors (CICC's), in particular quench initiation and evolution. A discussion on the mathematical and physical characteristics of the system of equations is the starting point to assess the difficulties and advantages of methods used for the numerical solution of this class of problems. The crucial points in the simulation of quench are highlighted, they are associated with the fluid flow and the presence of moving boundaries. The implications for a selection of an optimally suited solution method are discussed. | s2orc_title_abstract |
Which type of water freezes firstsalt or fresh? | What will freeze first salt water or fresh water? | wikianswers |
what to do after bsc pcm? | After Bsc (PCM) means Bsc (bachelor in science) with physics, chemistry and mathematics. You have benefit, you can choice any Msc stream: Msc (physics), Msc (chemistry, Msc (mathematics). You can choice master degree in science stream as per your interest. | gooaq |
The obstetric spinal: why sit when you can lie? | Pregnant Women Positioning in Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section: Integrative Review | s2orc_citation_titles |
Unless I am misunderstanding the tie-breaker rules, you guys are now in 2nd place for the division | Net points for you folks: 32
Net points for the Falcons: -3
They're 0-1 in the division, while you're 0-0.
That puts the tie-breaker in your favor as I understand it.
Congrats on a great game today. | reddit_title_body |
On the TV show `` El Chavo del 8 '' , he played the character Godínez . | On the TV show `` El Chavo del 8 '' , he played the character Godinez . | altlex |
I decided to open source CryptoTrack.com | TLDR: Due to lack of time, I have open sourced my site CryptoTrack.com
Link to Github Page
Link to Blog post about the release
I just figured I'd post this here, incase anybody has any use of it. At the time of releasing the source, there are over 250 people registered on the site. (User accounts of course are not released in the source dump)
Edit: I got plans to release the code from CurrentBitcoinPrice.com and CurrentLitecoinPrice.com as well. | reddit_title_body |
Color of stars in us flag? | What color are the stars on th US flag? | wikianswers |
Montevideo is the capitals of what country? | What is the capital of Montevideo? | wikianswers |
Differences between 8051 microcontroller and AT89c51 microcontroller? | Microcontroller 8051 differs from other microcntroller? | wikianswers |
What does don ignacio mean in spanish? | What did the spanish word Don mean in the last century? | wikianswers |
Removal of Carbon Dioxide in Reprocessing Spent Nuclear Fuel Off Gas by Adsorption | Experimental Investigation and Modeling of Adsorption of Carbon Dioxide on 5A Molecular Sieve for Helium Purification of High-temperature Gas-cooled Reactor | s2orc_citation_titles |
Débriding Properties of Krill Enzymes in Necrotic Leg Ulcers | Potent debriding ability of collagenolytic protease isolated from the hepatopancreas of the king crab Paralithodes camtschatica | s2orc_citation_titles |
Best server out there! | This server is awesome! I use mine regularly for family dinners and it never disappoints. Food always stays nice and hot and cleanup is so simple. Got both of my sister in laws one for Christmas this year and they both love theirs too. | amazon_reviews |
A former Woodland fire chief and his wife were arrested for fraud after taking more than $15,000 from a Woodland woman under false pretenses. | Former Woodland fire chief arrested for fraud | sentence_compression |
Who else works in a lab on campus? What kind of work do you do? | I'll start. I work in the physics department in a lab that studies dark matter detection. I've had a hand in building prototype detectors that are lowering the limit on the interaction rates of hypothetical dark matter particles, and I also worked on a system for testing the chamber with an alpha source. I absolutely love it, and I'm hoping to have my name on a paper by the end of next year.
Also, a message to incoming freshman and others: if you want to really stand out, email professors to join a research group! It's very fulfilling work and looks great for grad school.
So r/BostonU, let's hear about your lab work! | reddit_title_body |
girolamo fracastoro gave the first description for what | Contagion") also gave the first description for typhus. The collected works of Fracastoro appeared for the first time in 1555. A portrait of Fracastoro that has been in the collection of the National Gallery since 1924 has recently been attributed to the renowned Italian painter Titian. The re-attribution has led scholars to speculate that Titian may have painted the portrait in exchange for syphilis treatment. A marble portrait statue of Girolamo Fracastoro by the Carrarese sculptor Danese Cattaneo (completed 1559) stands on a beautiful arch in the central Piazza dei Signori of Verona, near the monument to Dante Alighieri. On | paq |
Can you drink alcohol while taking penicillin? | There are plenty of reasons for being cautious about alcohol, but taking penicillin isn't one of them. In fact, it's OK to drink alcohol with nearly all antibiotics, though just a few might make you nauseous.\n\nAlcohol won't interact with penicillin, but it will decrease the effectiveness of the antibiotic, and make healing time longer and the chance to spread whatever you have may increase. | yahoo_title_answer |
Performance of Multibeam Packet Satellite Systems with Conflict Free Scheduling | The concept of a multibeam satellite system With on-board processing and memory is studied. In this system multiple slotted ALOHA uplinks carry the traffic to the satellite. Packets are accepted at the satellite, when memory is available, and are routed to their destination zones using a TDM protocol. We present a model which can be used to evaluate a satellite system with conflict-free scheduling, i.e., a system in which several packets can be simultaneously chosen for downlink transmissions, given each earth zone is served by at most one satellite transponder in each slot. We compute the system throughput, packet delays, and buffer overflow probabilities for a general configuration. It is shown that for some configurations the one beam per zone restriction can have a significant effect on the system performance. The presented model can be also used to evaluate satellite systems when this restriction is removed and to evaluate a variety of other satellite systems. | s2orc_title_abstract |
Why do dark circles appear under the eyes? | Why do some people have dark rings under their eyes? | wikianswers |
A Clinical Pathway for Fabrication of Immediate Complete Denture | One-appointment construction of an immediate transitional complete denture using visible light-cured resin | s2orc_citation_titles |
The sour taste in vinegar is what? | Sour taste in vinegar is a result of? | wikianswers |
Institutional attitudes to property investment in the UK — last waltz of the dinosaurs round the ‘prime property’ totem pole? | Summary Institutions which own and develop property are just beginning to recognize that they are offering a product which no longer enjoys a guaranteed market with ever increasing returns. In the increasingly difficult and discerning letting markets of the 1980's they are having to accept that the price (both in rental and capital terms) of the product they own and offer will depend entirely on how it meets the needs of their customers, the tenants. Like many other quasi‐monopolists used to operating in protected markets in the past, they may find the process of adjusting to this new world goes further, last longer and hurts more than they expect. Against that background, the traditional distinctions between ‘prime’, ‘secondary’ and ‘tertiary’ property in the investment market, as well as the old dividing lines between the office, industrial and retail categories are beginning to break down. Hillier Parker, for example, have published research suggesting that rents of secondary shop properties grew much ... | s2orc_title_abstract |
Great card, but boy can she get HOTTTT...... | I hate to take a star away from this card, because she is nothing short of BEAUTIFUL, but the star is being dropped due to the fact that she runs HOT, very HOT. If I don't remember to crank up the fans to 100% prior to starting a game, temps get much too close to 200 F for my liking (games I play include Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Tom Clancy's The Division). That is just about the only con I can find for this card, other than maybe the length, in which case you need to be sure that your cabinet can accommodate it; it stretches from the back where it's installed, all the way across the board, and very nearly covers up my SATA ports - if my board was a smaller board, say a micro ATX, I'd have real problems, but I have the Crosshair V by Asus, which by the way, is the type of board you would want to handle this type of graphics card. So what else can I say, but "it's an AMD, which in my book means quality". Now I am looking toward getting the R9 Fury, which I hope will provide me as positive an experience as this R9 390. | amazon_reviews |
it was wrapped nicely, and i just fell in loved when i ... | i recieved my item way before the expected date. it was wrapped nicely, and i just fell in loved when i opened it. its an amazing ring. is not to big and it fits perfectly | amazon_reviews |
Average weight for a female whos 5'7? | What is the average weight for a women of 5'7? | wikianswers |
Run a Guerrilla Marketing Program | This article gives you tips on setting up and executing a successful Guerrilla Marketing program. Whether it's the utilization of street teams, spokesmodels, passing out samples or product demonstrations, street marketing reaches people where they work and play. | wikihow |
Shameless pewter cuff | For the price, this pewter cuff is a great deal. It's cool, substantial, and well-made, and reminds me of some more-expensive artisan bracelets I was browsing at a local art fair. It fits my thin wrist perfectly, but seems like it would also adjust to fit larger arms. If you're a fan of cuffs like I am, this is a good purchase. | amazon_reviews |
and you would think AMAZON would step in after all the negative reviews candy also looked like someone took a hammer to the bag and asfar ... | i was very mad as hell when i opened the box and pulled out 3/7lbs (i weighed the bag) there was 4 cherry pieces and 17 strawberry pieces and the rest were banana how can someone advertise ASSORTED FLAVORS what a bold faced lie, i bet the seller is laughing at those of us buying this falsely advertised product, and you would think AMAZON would step in after all the negative reviews candy also looked like someone took a hammer to the bag and asfar as opening them well lets just say quit a few went in the trash until i put them in the fridge then you could get the wrapper off as long as you did it within 2 or 3 minutes. sad to say this has won my online WORST PURCHASE of all time, i usually buy laffy taffy from ebay sellers and have never had any problems always got what i ordered this purchase was a total waste of time and money | amazon_reviews |
in which city was physician william murrell born | William Murrell William Murrell (1853–1912) was an English physician, clinical pharmacologist, and toxicologist. Murrell is best known for being one of the first to recognize the clinical benefits of glyceryl trinitrate (also known as nitroglycerin) for the management of patients with angina pectoris. Murrell was born in London in 1853, the son of a lawyer. He was educated at Murray School in Wimbledon and University College in London. He trained at the University College and Brompton hospitals. At the University College hospital he taught physiology. He qualified for membership in the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Royal College | paq |
What is plutos gravitational pull compared to earth? | Why does pluto have a small gravitational pull? | wikianswers |
Hollywood records remix? | Hollywood records's email address? | wikianswers |
Handsome, nonfuzzy, nonfrilly bargain! | I wanted a handsome, "nonfuzzy," nonfrilly scarf and this is exactly it. Amazing price too. | amazon_reviews |
super duty utility edc knife (and it looks great) | I really am impressed with this knife compared to what you would expect from a $20 knife. Very thick and great utility edc knife. I will definitely buy another if Iever manage to break this one. Out of the box it was ssolo stiff. I barely loosened the pivot and added a little oil. Then used 1000 grit sand paper to take the but off of the lock up face. Now it doesn't stick and is smooth as silk. Its a great big blade that makes that thud sound we all like from a heavy knife. I also found it very easy to sharpen (after I dulled it up ) with the work sharp field sharpener (another great buy) | amazon_reviews |
Outbreak of cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae 01 intermediately resistant to norfloxacin at Malda, West Bengal. | Efficacy of Ciprofloxacin for Treatment of Cholera Associated with Diminished Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin to Vibrio cholerae O1 | s2orc_citation_titles |
Where can you buy cell phones cheap? | Where to buy phones cheap? | wikianswers |
how is cumene prepared from benzene? | 35.2. Cumene (isopropylbenzene), required for the Hock process, is produced25 by alkylation of benzene with propylene over a solid phosphoric acid catalyst (UOP-process). Cumene is oxidized with oxygen in air in the liquid phase to cumene hydroperoxide (CHP). | gooaq |
What year did william howard taft go to yale? | Where did william howard taft go to college? | wikianswers |
Not for a black vehicle, collects way to much ... | Not for a black vehicle, collects way to much dust in a short amount of time. Also has a very faint blemish after applying | amazon_reviews |
how many passengers fly through lambert airport in 2017 | St. Louis Lambert International Airport St. Louis Lambert International Airport , formerly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, is an international airport serving St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is northwest of downtown St. Louis in unincorporated St. Louis County between Berkeley and Bridgeton. Commonly referred to as Lambert Field or simply Lambert, it is the largest and busiest airport in Missouri with over 270 daily departures to over 80 domestic and international locations. In 2017, 14.7 million passengers traveled through the airport. The airport is a focus city for Southwest Airlines and serves as a hub for Air Choice One and | paq |
How many marks did the topper get in aieee 2009? | How many marks did AIEEE topper got? | wikianswers |
Is Nintido Making A pikmin? | Will there be a pikmin DS? | wikianswers |
how many sub-contractors worked for supermarine on the spitfire in 1938 | was slow in releasing the necessary sub-components and drawings. As delays mounted the Air Ministry proposed that Supermarine would only complete the initial order and then once the Hawker Typhoon was ready for service in 1941 switch over to making Bristol Beaufighters. Supermarine was able to convince the Air Ministry that the problems would be overcome, which allayed the concerns sufficient for them to receive another order for 200 Spitfires on 24 March 1938. Supermarine was to subsequently organise over 200 sub-contractors to produce components for the Spitfire, with 27 of them producing fully assembled major components, four building the | paq |
Where is the dashboard light fuse on a land rover discovery? | Land rover discovery dashboard? | wikianswers |
Treatment of pediatric Clostridium difficile infection: a review on treatment efficacy and economic value | Clostridium difficile Infections among Hospitalized Children | s2orc_citation_titles |
Analysis of Factors Affecting Energy Consumption in Residential Central Air-conditioning System and Energy Saving Measures | Taking residential construction as an example,this paper analyzes the impact on energy consumption of air-conditioning system and the measures of reducing energy consumption in the aspects of the capacity and efficiency of cooling load and refrigeration equipment,energy level of water pumps and fans,and the system operating and administrating mode,etc.The result has some reference for promoting the implementation of energy-saving construction and the development of residential central air-conditioning system. | s2orc_title_abstract |
sur scène is a hit in which european country | Sur scène Sur scène Sur scène is a 1992 album recorded by the trio Fredericks Goldman Jones. It was their first live album and second album overall. It was recorded between August and November 1991 in Vienna, Aix-les-Bains and Lyon and was released on 26 November 1992. It spawned a sole single which achieved success in France : "Il suffira d'un signe (live)" (#14), which was originally recorded for Goldman's first studio album, "Démodé". The album contains seven songs from the trio's first studio album, plus four songs previously recorded in a studio version on his 1980s solo albums. The album debuted | paq |
It is plastic, and you can see it unless you are far away. | It is a piece of plastic that clings to surfaces. It looks like plastic. The print is pretty, and from a distance it looks very nice. | amazon_reviews |
Select an Exersaucer For Your Baby | Exersaucers for babies are popular because they can keep infants entertained for hours. This baby item features a comfortable seat that is surrounded by built-in toys, and is considered ideal for babies who are at least 4 months old. | wikihow |
Rapid solid-phase determination of cereal protein using bicinchoninic acid | Elimination of interfering substances in the presence of detergent in the bicinchoninic acid protein assay | s2orc_citation_titles |
Abstract Non-fatal suicidal behaviour is often repeated especially in the first few months after an attempt. Repetition increases the risk of eventual completed suicide. Scales have been developed to predict the risk of repetition, particularly in the short-term. We have tested a recently developed scale from Edinburgh in two one-year cohorts of patients assessed in routine clinical practice following attempts that resulted in referral to the general hospital in Oxford. The scale was tested in both its clinical and research (weighted item) versions, first, as originally evaluated by its originators and, second, using only first attempts by individual persons rather than any episode (i.e., including repeat episodes) during the study periods as the index events and a standard one year follow-up period, rather than within a calendar year period. We also compared the performance of the scale with a short scale, again from Edinburgh, which was developed in the 1970s. The new Edinburgh Risk of Repetition Scale ... | Background ::: Self-harm entails high costs to individuals and society in terms of suicide risk, morbidity and healthcare expenditure. Repetition of self-harm confers yet higher risk of suicide and risk assessment of self-harm patients forms a key component of the health care management of self-harm patients. To date, there has been no systematic review published which synthesises the extensive evidence on risk factors for repetition. ::: ::: ::: Objective ::: This review is intended to identify risk factors for prospective repetition of self-harm after an index self-harm presentation, irrespective of suicidal intent. ::: ::: ::: Data sources ::: PubMed, PsychInfo and Scirus were used to search for relevant publications. We included cohort studies which examining factors associated with prospective repetition among those presenting with self-harm to emergency departments. Journal articles, abstracts, letters and theses in any language published up to June 2012 were considered. Studies were quality-assessed and synthesised in narrative form. ::: ::: ::: Results ::: A total of 129 studies, including 329,001 participants, met our inclusion criteria. Some factors were studied extensively and were found to have a consistent association with repetition. These included previous self-harm, personality disorder, hopelessness, history of psychiatric treatment, schizophrenia, alcohol abuse/dependence, drug abuse/dependence, and living alone. However, the sensitivity values of these measures varied greatly across studies. Psychological risk factors and protective factors have been relatively under-researched but show emerging associations with repetition. Composite risk scales tended to have high sensitivity but poor specificity. ::: ::: ::: Conclusions ::: Many risk factors for repetition of self-harm match risk factors for initiation of self-harm, but the most consistent evidence for increased risk of repetition comes from long-standing psychosocial vulnerabilities, rather than characteristics of an index episode. The current review will enhance prediction of self-harm and assist in the efficient allocation of intervention resources. | s2orc_abstract_citation |
How many mosquitoes or the on the earth? | How many different mosquitoes are there? | wikianswers |
Trying to land my first Computer Science job, but not getting any responses from my applications. | So I have been putting in applications since Monday (4 days ago). I haven't got a call or email yet. I'm not sure what the problem is. I'm worried it may be the fact that I do not have my Bachelor's. I am currently working on my B.S. But I do have a Programming Certificate. I listed plenty of skills on my resume. Just not sure what the problem is. Also, does anybody know of some good resources for finding specifically proprogramming jobs? Til now I've just been using Monster, and going directly to sites of companies who I know typically look for software engineers. Any advice is much appreciated thank you. | reddit_title_body |
Similarits between common law and statutory law? | What is the connection between statutory and common law? | wikianswers |
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Pinta Island tortoise | The Pinta Island tortoise (Chelonoidis ), also known as the Pinta giant tortoise, Abingdon Island tortoise, or Abingdon Island giant tortoise, was a species of Galápagos tortoise native to Ecuador's Pinta Island.
The species was described by Albert Günther in 1877 after specimens arrived in London. By the end of the 19th century, most of the Pinta Island tortoises had been wiped out due to hunting. By the mid-20th century, the species was assumed to be extinct until a single male was discovered on the island in 1971. Efforts were made to mate the male, named Lonesome George, with other species, but no viable eggs resulted. Lonesome George died on 24 June 2012, and the species was believed to have become extinct with his death. However, 17 first-generation hybrids were reported in 2012 from Wolf Volcano on Isabela Island during a trip by Yale University researchers. As these specimens were juveniles, their parents might still be alive. The species is classified as extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Taxonomy
Lonesome George, along with other of the tortoises on Pinta Island, belonged to a genus of 21 species. Giant tortoises were once found on all of the continents except Australia and Antarctica. The Galápagos tortoises remain the largest living tortoises.
The Pinta Island tortoise was originally described in 1877 by German-born British herpetologist Albert Günther, who named it Testudo abingdonii in his book The Gigantic Land-tortoises (Living and Extinct) in the Collection of the British Museum. The name abingdonii derives from Abingdon Island, now more commonly known as Pinta Island. The knowledge of its existence was derived from short statements of the voyages of Captain James Colnett in 1798 and Basil Hall in 1822. In 1876, Commander William Cookson brought three male specimens (along with other species of Galápagos tortoise) to London aboard the Royal Navy ship HMS Peterel.
Synonyms of Chelonoidis abingdonii include Testudo abingdonii Günther, 1877; Testudo elephantopus abingdonii Mertens & Wermuth, 1955; Geochelone elephantopus abingdonii Pritchard, 1967; Geochelone nigra abingdonii Iverson, 1992; and Geochelone abingdonii Valverde, 2004.
Evolution
The origin and systematic relationships are still unresolved today; they captivated Charles Darwin himself. DNA sequencing results indicate that the three best candidates for the closest living relative of the Galápagos tortoises all come from South America. They are the yellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata), the red-footed tortoise (Geochelone carbonaria), and the Chaco tortoise (Geochelone chilensis).
Behaviour and ecology
In the wild, Galápagos tortoises, including the Pinta Island species, rest about 16 hours a day. Galápagos tortoises are herbivores, feeding primarily on greens, grasses, native fruit, and cactus pads. They drink large quantities of water, which they can then store in their bodies for long periods of time for later use. They can reportedly survive up to six months without food or water.
For breeding, the tortoises were most active during the hot season (January to May). During the cool season (June to November), female tortoises migrated to nesting zones to lay their eggs.
Galápagos giant tortoises represent the top herbivores in the Galápagos, and as such they shape the entire island ecosystem. They provide critical ecosystem services by dispersing seeds and by acting as ecological engineers through herbivory and nutrient cycling. The extinction of the Pinta Island tortoise has diminished the functioning of the island ecosystem.
Relationship with humans
Threats and conservation
Several of the surviving species of Galápagos tortoises are endangered. The decline of the population began in the 17th century as a result of visits by buccaneers and whalers. They hunted tortoises as a source of fresh meat, taking about 200,000 tortoises altogether.
In 1958, goats were brought to Pinta Island and began eating much of the vegetation, to the detriment of the natural habitat.
A prolonged effort to exterminate the goats was begun. As the goat populations declined, the vegetation recovered. Small trees began regenerating from the stumps left by the goats. Highland shrub species, forest tree seedlings, Opuntia cactus, and other endemic species increased. In 2003, Pinta Island was declared goat-free.
In addition to conservation efforts such as the elimination of goat populations in the Galápagos, there has been an effort to revive a number of species of Galápagos tortoise through captive breeding. Future efforts may aim to recreate a population genetically similar to the original Pinta Island tortoise by breeding the first-generation hybrids discovered on Wolf Volcano.
Lonesome George
The last known individual of the species was a male named Lonesome George (), who died on 24 June 2012. In his last years, he was known as the rarest creature in the world. George served as a potent symbol for conservation efforts in the Galápagos and internationally.
George was first seen on the island of Pinta on 1 December 1971 by Hungarian malacologist József Vágvölgyi. Relocated for his safety to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, George was penned with two females of different species. Although the females laid eggs, none hatched. The Pinta tortoise was pronounced functionally extinct.
Over the decades, all attempts at mating Lonesome George were unsuccessful, possibly because his species was not cross-fertile with the other species.
On 24 June 2012, at 8:00 am local time, Director of the Galápagos National Park Edwin Naula announced that Lonesome George had been found dead by his caretaker of 40 years, Fausto Llerena. Naula suspects that the cause of death was heart failure consistent with the end of the natural life of a tortoise.
Possible remaining individuals
In 2006, Peter Pritchard, one of the world's foremost authorities on Galápagos tortoises, suggested that a male tortoise residing in the Prague Zoo might be a Pinta Island tortoise due to its shell structure. Subsequent DNA analysis, however, revealed that it was more likely to be from Pinzón Island, home of the species C. duncanensis.
Whalers and pirates in the past used Isabela Island, the central and largest of the Galápagos Islands, as a tortoise dumping ground. Today, the remaining tortoises that live around Wolf Volcano have combined genetic markers from several species.
In May 2007, analysis of genomic microsatellites (DNA sequences) suggested that individuals from a translocated group of C. abingdonii may still exist in the wild on Isabela. Researchers identified one male tortoise from the Wolf Volcano region that had half its genes in common with George's species. This animal is believed to be a first-generation hybrid between the species of the islands Isabela and Pinta. This suggests the possibility of a pure Pinta tortoise among the 2,000 tortoises on Isabela.
A subsequent trip to Isabela by Yale University researchers found 17 first-generation hybrids living at Wolf Volcano. The researchers planned to return to Isabela in the spring of 2013 to look for surviving Pinta tortoises and to try to collect hybrids in an effort to start a captive selective-breeding program and to hopefully reintroduce Pintas back to their native island.
In 2020, The Galápagos national park and Galápagos Conservancy announced that they had discovered one young female with a direct line of descent from the Chelonoidis abingdonii species of Pinta island.
See also
Holocene extinction
List of species of Galápagos tortoise
References
Notes
Bibliography
Giant Tortoises, Galapagos Conservancy
Recovery of a nearly extinct Galápagos tortoise despite minimal genetic variation., Wiley Online Library
External links
Naked Scientists audio discussion of Lonesome George
Article on Lonesome George The giant tortoise of Galapagos Island.
Lonesome George, by Vicki Seal
Chelonoidis
Endemic reptiles of the Galápagos Islands
Extinct animals of South America
Extinct turtles
Reptile extinctions since 1500
Reptiles described in 1877
Taxa named by Albert Günther | wikipedia |
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