{"text": "How do you get HIV? HIV can be passed on when infected bodily fluid, such as blood or semen, is passed into an uninfected person. Semen is the liquid which is released from a man's penis during sex which carries sperm. It can be infected with HIV or AIDS when someone is HIV positive or is carrying the AIDS virus. This can happen during unprotected sex. For example when two people have sex without using a condom when one partner is already infected, or between drug users who inject and share needles. It can't be transmitted by things like coughing, sneezing, kissing, sharing a toilet seat, swimming pools, sweat and tears."}
{"text": "RWJF Priority: Use pricing strategies\u2014both incentives and disincentives\u2014to promote the purchase of healthier foods Prices can significantly affect family food choices and are emerging as an important strategy in the movement to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. For example, when healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are more affordable, children are less likely to gain excess weight. And leading health authorities, including the Institute of Medicine, recommend new policies to reduce overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, which are one of the top sources of calories in the American diet. The resources below, from RWJF grantees and partners, explore the possible health and economic impacts of using pricing strategies to promote consumption of healthy foods and beverages and discourage consumption of unhealthy products."}
{"text": "- Enter a word for the dictionary definition. From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48: Nectarine \\Nec`tar*ine\"\\ (n[e^]k`t[~e]r*[=e]n\"), n. [Cf. F. nectarine. See Nectar.] (Bot.) A smooth-skinned variety of peach. [1913 Webster] Spanish nectarine, the plumlike fruit of the West Indian tree Chrysobalanus Icaco; -- also called cocoa plum. It is made into a sweet conserve which is largely exported from Cuba. [1913 Webster]"}
{"text": "Linn, Amy. Illuminating News: What You Don't Know About Lightning Might Come As Shock. Providence Sunday Journal. August 21, 1988. Abstract: This article explains some common misconceptions about lightning. For example, one misconception is that lightning never strikes the same place twice. This is untrue. Once lightning discovers an easy target it will likely strike again. The article also provides important safety precautions. The safest place during a thunderstorm is inside a house away from windows or inside a closed car."}
{"text": "This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a \"key\" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats. Muhammad Bilal - This character is the son of a farmer who is stolen from Africa and sold as a slave. Lizzy - This character is a slave on the Live Oaks plantation in South Carolina who never has a freedom dream. Elijah Lewis - This character is intelligent and forward thinking and dreams of making enough money to help his family hold onto the Glory Field. Luvenia Lewis - This character is tall and dark-skinned. He/she has ideas of his/her own and does not want to move to Curry Island with his/her... This section contains 570 words| (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "\u2022 Incubation: 18-20 days \u2022 Clutch Size: 4 eggs \u2022 Young Fledge: 16-21 days after hatching \u2022 Typical Foods: insects, aquatic invertebrates and seeds Female red phalaropes are stunning -- they are a rich chestnut color with a dark crown and white face. However, virtually all Ohio birds are in drab non-breeding plumage. Habitat and Habits This species prefers the open waters of Lake Erie. It is most typically found along stone jetties and breakwalls in sheltered harbors. The flight call is similar to that of the red-necked phalarope, but generally higher pitched. Reproduction and Care of the Young Breeding takes place in Alaska and northern Canada. Nests are hollows in the ground of marshy tundra. The male raises the young."}
{"text": "One of the greatest composers of all time, Franz JosephHaydn made an enormous contribution in the creation and development of virtually all musical forms and genres. 1760, Haydn was appointed the official musician for the Esterhazy Princes. Only in 1790, Haydn was released and allowed to travel. Haydn went to London where he became the most important and influential musician. Haydn retired in Vienna still being in the service of Prince Nikolaus. Haydn remains one of the most popular musicians."}
{"text": "Writing An Acceptable Use Policy For Your School A helpful guide to creating an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for a school's use of services provided by the Internet. The author notes that an AUP is the most important document a school will create since it states the terms, conditions, and rules of Internet use determined by a school or district. Topics include: What is an AUP; Why Establish an AUP; Objectives of an AUP; Components; Distribution; Samples (web based); Resources (web based). Additional coverage is given to writing policy statements and consent forms, and maintaining copyrights, netiquette, privacy, and user responsibility. Books & Booklets; Internet Resources Administration & Leadership Administrator, Teacher, Board Member / Trustee"}
{"text": "Five new names have been approved for Mars: Angustus Labyrinthus, Chronius Mons, Promethei Mons, Sisyphi Tholus, and Thyles Montes. The names Australis Patera, Angusta Patera, and Cavi Frigores have been marked as dropped in the database. New imagery has shown that the two paterae were named using the wrong descriptor term, and the area previously named Cavi Frigores has been incorporated into the adjacent Cavi Angusti. The definition of the descriptor term labyrinthus has been expanded from \"Complex of intersecting valleys\" to \"Complex of intersecting valleys or ridges.\" See the Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature for more information."}
{"text": "A fossilised little finger discovered in a cave in the mountains of southern Siberia belonged to a young girl from an unknown group of archaic humans, scientists say. The missing human relatives are thought to have inhabited much of Asia as recently as 30,000 years ago, and so shared the land with early modern humans and Neanderthals. The finding paints a complex picture of human history in which our early ancestors left Africa 70,000 years ago to rub shoulders with other distant relatives in addition to the stocky, barrel-chested Neanderthals. The new ancestors have been named \u201cDenisovans\u201d after the Denisova cave in the Altai mountains of southern Siberia where the finger bone was unearthed in 2008. A \u201cDenis\u201d is thus a member of an archaic human subspecies."}
{"text": "These LEDs are connected to a thermistor that\u2019s running just a little bit hotter than the ambient room temperature. So, by blowing on the thermistor, the birthday boy or girl is cooling it down, thus increasing the resistence. The microcontroller senses this and turns off a few of the LEDs as a result. Make one of these guys and you\u2019ll never again have to worry about melted wax on your cake. For detailed instructions, head on over to Instructables."}
{"text": "A crowd awaits a ship at Station Pier, Port Melbourne. Source: Italian Historical Society - Co.As.It. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. The exhibition provides an historical overview of Station Pier, including its early days as Railway Pier in the 1850s, and its upgrade in the 1920s in response to the growing needs of the city and port of Melbourne."}
{"text": "Language Instruction for Immigrant and Non-English Speaking Children Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 provides Federal financial support to state and local educational agencies to supplement English language instruction in order to ensure that all English Language Learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic language proficiency in English, and meet the same challenging State academic achievement standards as all Maryland students are expected to meet. To comply with these requirements, the Title III office of the Maryland State Department of Education works with local school districts to ensure that quality, research based ESL programs are offered to language minority students. Title III, Secs. 3101, 3102 Part A"}
{"text": "- 10 to 15 minutes - Take turns introducing each other while pretending you are on a stage. - Stand up, bow, and tell all the good things you can about the other person, his hobbies, good qualities, etc. Be sure to over-dramatize. - Take turns introducing other family members, present or not. - Challenge your child to introduce a best friend or a favorite teacher. - Think of famous people and take turns introducing them. Copyright \u00a9 2004 by Susan Kettmann. Excerpted from The 2,000 Best Games & Activities with permission of its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc. To order this book visit Amazon.com."}
{"text": "Ears, Nose, and Throat Surgery One of the most critical areas on the human body is the Ear, Nose and Throat area, commonly called ENT. Many times, obstructions or complications in this area can affect basic health system functions such as breathing, eating and sleeping. Various surgeries for the ear, nose, and throat are available to improve health and functionality. Airway reconstruction is an option for patients with breathing difficulties such as constriction and noisy breathing, while vocal cord surgery addresses similar problems with sound and articulation. In many cases, surgeons operate on delicate structures such as minute blood vessels, which requires a level of precision and expertise that our medical staff are skilled at providing. Common procedures in the ENT area can include: Head and Neck To find a surgeon at Trinity visit our Physician Finder."}
{"text": "Mars is a cold desert world. It is half the diameter of Earth and has the same amount of dry land. Like Earth, Mars has seasons, polar ice caps, volcanoes, canyons and weather, but its atmosphere is too thin for liquid water to exist for long on the surface. There are signs of ancient floods on Mars, but evidence for water now exists mainly in icy soil and thin clouds. Featured Mission: Mars Science Laboratory/Curiosity Curiosity, a robotic rover about the size of a small SUV, is designed to find whether the Red Planet ever was -- or is still today -- an environment suitable for life. The rover landed on Mars in August 2012. Read More About Mars"}
{"text": "scintillation counterArticle Free Pass scintillation counter, radiation detector that is triggered by a flash of light (or scintillation) produced when ionizing radiation traverses certain solid or liquid substances (phosphors), among which are thallium-activated sodium iodide, zinc sulfide, and organic compounds such as anthracene incorporated into solid plastics or liquid solvents. The light flashes are converted into electric pulses by a photoelectric alloy of cesium and antimony, amplified about a million times by a photomultiplier tube, and finally counted. Sensitive to X rays, gamma rays, and charged particles, scintillation counters permit high-speed counting of particles and measurement of the energy of incident radiation. What made you want to look up \"scintillation counter\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Definition of Amylo- Amylo-: (Amyl- before a vowel.) A prefix pertaining to starch. From the Greek amylon, meaning starch. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Some of school going kids uses Electricity and Magnetism related science projects Experiments in there school\u2019s science fair. children\u2019s always trying to know that what is a magnet or something about electricity. Someone can make electricity and Magnetism Science Fair Projects Using Batteries, Balloons etc. these Electricity and Magnetism Physics Projects are so interesting and Hair Raising. Electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves and Magnetism are most used in these Physics Projects of school. here we have video to know more about Electricity and Magnetism Physics Projects Experiments."}
{"text": "New to Typophile? Accounts are free, and easy to set up. In current practice, usage of the term case most likely refers to the use of uppercase (capital) or lowercase letters. See some examples below. In letterpress practice, case refers to the physical box (case), usually wooden, that a given set of letters is stored. Capital letters were stored in the upper (top) case and lowercase letters were stored in the lower (bottom) case. ALL CAPS -- All letters are capitalized. Title Case -- The first letter of each word is capitalized. Sentence case -- where the first character is capital and the remaining words are lowercase. Camel Case -- Also called internal caps where one or more characters in a given word (or string) has a capitalized letter. This is often used in programming languages and increasingly seen for naming or branding companies or products. Greek OpenType Features"}
{"text": "By Vendor > AgBio Communications > grassland plants of south dakota and the northern great plains grassland plants of south dakota and the northern great plains \"Learning to identify and understand the plants that produce the forage, provide the cover, protect the soil, and enrich our lives in many ways is an essential first step to conserving our native grassland, whether they are the grasslands we own and manage, or the grasslands we hunt and hike over, or simply the grasslands we view from our vehicles. This photographic guide can help you discover and learn about the plants inhabitating our northern prairies and plains.\" David J. Ode, Botanist/Ecologist, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department Authors are James R. Johnson and Gary E. Larson $19.95 and Free Shipping As Done By: AgBio Communications \u2014 Click to view all items by this member."}
{"text": "NASA scientists captured some footage of Plasma Indirection, a plasma shift on the surface of the Sun that looks like huge tornadoes churning. Pretty amazing stuff. As if it could not make up its mind . . . darker, cooler plasma slid and shifted back and forth above the Sun\u2019s surface seen here for 30 hours (Feb. 7-8, 2012) in extreme ultraviolet light. An active region rotating into view provides a bright backdrop to the gyrating streams of plasma. The particles are being pulled this way and that by competing magnetic forces. They are tracking along strands of magnetic field lines. This kind of detailed solar observation with high-resolution frames and a four-minute cadence was not possible until SDO, which launched two years ago on Feb. 11, 2010. So it\u2019s our 2nd Anniversary!"}
{"text": "| This article or section is a Cataclysm stub. You can help expand it by editing it. Ancient Shark Jaws is a common fossil archaeology artifact. Sharks have no true bones, only cartilage. Because their feeding habits involve biting things with a great deal of force, losing Teeth is Common. Therefore, sharks have multiple rows of teeth which they replace constantly throughout their lifetimes. Patches and hotfixes - Patch 4.0.3 (15-Nov-2010): Added"}
{"text": "Mount Desert Rock About 20 miles southeast of Mount Desert Island, this is one of the most remote and lonely lights. Even mild storms scour the island, denuding it of anything not firmly secured, and frequently submerge it entirely. Yet each spring keepers transported soil from the mainland, tucking it into crevices on this otherwise barren rock in hopes of cultivating flowers and vegetables. For a few months in summer and early fall, the rock became a colorful garden in the middle of the sea. But late fall and winter storms always washed it all away. It's a challenge to see this lighthouse, even from a boat, but whale-watching cruises from Bar Harbor sometimes pass by. Mount Desert Rock Lighthouse was built in 1830."}
{"text": "ingredients & lore blended with decaf ceylon tea, natural peach flavor, marigold flowers, apple pieces and apricots Cultivation 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."}
{"text": "Aleutian lowArticle Free Pass Aleutian low, large atmospheric low-pressure (cyclonic) centre that frequently exists over the Aleutian Islands region in winter and that shifts northward and almost disappears in summer. Although the Aleutian low is associated with smaller eastward-moving low- and high-pressure centres, the region\u2019s average pressure is low. It is the source region of the maritime polar air masses that influence the climate of the western U.S. The low-pressure centres that persist in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere consist of the Aleutian low and the Icelandic low. What made you want to look up \"Aleutian low\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "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"}
{"text": "This WebQuest was designed to meet the 3rd grade TEKS for TEXAS in the Writing 3.1(C) revise selected drafts for varied purposes, including to achieve a sense of audience, precise word choices, and vivid images. Science 3.9(A) observe and identify characteristics among species that allow each to survive and reproduce. Social Studies 3.16(D & E) use various parts of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches, to locate information;(E) interpret and create visuals including graphs, charts, tables, timelines, illustrations, and maps. Art 3.2(C) produce drawings, paintings, prints, constructions, ceramics, and fiberart, using a variety of art materials appropriately."}
{"text": "Between the years 900 and 1100, Chinese painters created visions of landscape that depicted the sublimity of creation. Viewers are meant to identify with the human figures in these paintings. In Summer Mountains, travelers make their way toward a temple retreat. The central mountain sits in commanding majesty, like an emperor among his subjects, the culmination of nature\u2019s hierarchy. The advanced use of texture strokes and ink wash suggests that Summer Mountains is by a master working about 1050, a date corroborated by collectors\u2019 seals belonging to the Song emperor Huizong (r. 1101\u201325), whose paintings catalogue records three works entitled Summer Scenery by the otherwise unknown artist Qu Ding."}
{"text": "Alternative Instruction Program The Alternative Instruction Program (AIP) provides an appropriate educational setting for students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or attention disorders. While the standard-sized classroom works well for many students, the learning needs of some are better met in a small group environment providing more frequent interaction and closer supervision. For admission into the AIP, the student must have a recent or updated diagnosis of a learning disability and/or attention disorder. Other data will also be taken into consideration as part of the admissions process such as standardized test scores, academic ability, observations, input from classroom teachers, work samples, and emotional or behavioral factors. Student progress in AIP is assessed regularly to ensure that enrollment in the program adequately meets the student\u2019s educational needs."}
{"text": "Description from Flora of China Herbs, annual or perennial, all parts strongly aromatic (anise-scented). Stem erect, terete, gray-green or lurid-green, glabrous. Leaves petiolate, sheaths membranous-margined; blade pinnately decompound; ultimate segments linear. Umbels compound, terminal and lateral; bracts and bracteoles absent; rays numerous, upwards-spreading, unequal. Calyx teeth obsolete. Petals yellow, obovate, mid rib conspicuous, apex with narrowly inflexed lobule. Stylopodium conic; styles very short, reflexed. Fruit oblong, terete, glabrous; ribs 5, acute or round-obtuse; vittae 1 in each furrow, 2 on commissure. Seed face plane or slightly concave. Carpophore 2-cleft to base. One species: Mediterranean region; cultivated and adventive worldwide, including in China. (Authors: She Menglan (\u4f58\u5b5f\u5170 Sheh Meng-lan); Mark F. Watson)"}
{"text": "Hexavalent chromium is a compound used to create pigments and prevent corrosion in dyes, paints, primers, inks and plastics. The chemical is used in the production of stainless steel, leather tanning and wood preservation. The Hexavalent Chromium Panel was formed in October 2009 to represent former and current users of hexavalent chromium. The panel\u2019s primary activities include sponsoring research to fill the scientific database informing the risk levels for hexavalent chromium in drinking water and communicating the findings of this research. In the past year, the panel has undertaken an effort to sponsor an independent study. Guided by highly qualified, leading experts, research is being conducted to determine the threshold at which the chemical is not toxic. This data will inform EPA and other policymakers as they develop a drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium."}
{"text": "Crab, King \u2013 US (kani) In the U.S., there are three commercial King Crab species \u2013 Red, Blue and Golden King Crab \u2013 all caught in Alaskan waters. King Crabs typically mature around 5-7 years of age and can have a leg span of 6 feet. Most King Crab populations are at healthy levels of abundance and not considered overfished. Some populations are closed for fishing, however, to rebuild numbers. King Crabs are caught using crab pots, which are typically 700 lb steel pots covered with nylon webbing. Although large, they do relatively little damage to the muddy sea floor. New management policies and regional closures have helped mold this \u2018derby\u2019 fishery into a well-regulated, efficient and economically stable program. Bycatch in King Crab fisheries is low, typically consisting of female and undersized male crabs."}
{"text": "Textbook Page 16 Workbook 1-2 Pages 25 - 26 Enable full screen by clicking the button in the bottom right corner. Description: The next several sections teach some of the most common objects in the home which are also some of the most commonly spoken words. This video begins the \"home\" series by teaching the names of the rooms themselves. You can use \"The House Song\" to reinforce what is being taught in these videos."}
{"text": "Cheating, Plagiarism, and Academic Dishonesty Students must be honest and responsible in the completion of their academic work. While parents are encouraged to assist and guide their children, they must allow their children to do their own work. Students must refrain from: - Copying another student's work or homework - Plagiarism (submitting another's work as one's own) Teachers who suspect that a student may have been academically dishonest will report their concern to the Administration. Consequences may range from receiving a zero (no credit) on the assignment to required withdrawal from school."}
{"text": "Dust off Morocco and fires in Portugal Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC Saharan Desert dust (tan pixels) was spreading northwestward over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco on September 13, 2003. In this scene, the Canary Islands are visible in the lower left corner while the western tip of the Iberian Peninsula can be seen in the upper right. A thick plume of gray smoke is streaming westward from a large forest fire that had been burning in Portugal since the previous week. This true-color image was acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), aboard NASA's Aqua satellite."}
{"text": "There are times when I want to create an ad hoc network to share files or a network connection. Here are the steps to create an ad hoc network in Windows 7. - Click on Start (Windows icon) and type wireless. Click on Manage wireless networks. - Click on Add to add a network. - Click on Create an ad hoc network. - Click on Next. - Enter a name for your network and configure the security options. Click on Next when you are done. [Update: 3/21/2009] If you are interested in setting up an ad hoc network with encryption, please see this post. [Update: 8/17/2010] Please see my latest post about setting an ad hoc network to share an internet connection."}
{"text": "'sheaves' by steven banken at biesbosch national park in the netherlands, the act of cutting reed and willow shoots and bundling them just before winter is an annual event, making it a natural area for supply material. instead of letting the brush just decay, dutch designer steven banken's reintroduces these sheaves into nature as furniture pieces, whereby he has developed a simple stainless steel metal clamping bracket to hold bunches of the raw material together, forming bench seating, that is modifiable in length depending on how the reeds are cut. this gives the dried plant new life, a minimal intervention that brings the reeds back into the environment as outdoor seating in the summer. simple metal brackets are used to hold the raw material together one of today's biesbosch reed cutters (left) and shots of the excessive growth of the plant at the national park"}
{"text": "Is it possible to multiply the frequency of a digital signal using digital components alone, and at the same time, preserve the duty cycle? I could finally come across the circuit below: it doubles ... I'm trying to scope out what frequencies different common analog signals are. The DPScope design specs provides a list of common lower (sub 1 MHz) frequencies (copied below). audio (20 kHz) ... I have a clock that is running at 25.175MHz I want to run that signal through some basic logic gates from the 74HC series. I have looked on the datasheet for the 74HC08 (AND Gate), I can't seem to ... Important note: You are not helping me do my homework. This is for a competition for engineering students, that encourages you to \"use your network\" ;) I've got this pattern for a frequency divider ..."}
{"text": "Silica fume is a highly pozzolanic material that is used to enhance mechanical and durability properties of concrete. It may be added directly to concrete as an individual ingredient or in a blend of portland cement and silica fume. Interest in the use of silica fume resulted from the strict enforcement of air-pollution measures designed to stop release of the material into the atmosphere. Initial use of silica fume in concrete was mostly for cement replacement,along with water-reducing admixtures. Eventually,the availability of high-range water-reducing admixtures(superplasticizers) allowed new possibilities for the use of silica fume to produce high levels of performance. * Reduces concrete permeability * Increases concrete strength * Improves resistance to corrosion"}
{"text": "In the era of Facebook and Twitter, it's clear we love talking about ourselves\u2014indeed, the topic makes up 40% of our everyday conversation. Now scientists can explain why: Doing so stimulates the brain the same way sex, food, and cash do. Researchers scanned subjects' brains and found that parts linked to those pleasures lit up when subjects chatted about themselves. Researchers also offered study subjects up to 4 cents per question to talk about topics other than themselves, like President Obama. Turns out \"people were even willing to forgo money in order to talk about themselves,\" says a researcher. Subjects would part with 17% to 25% of the potential cash for an opportunity for self-disclosure, the Wall Street Journal reports."}
{"text": "The founders explicitly rejected direct democracy \u2014 in which citizens vote on every issue \u2014 in favor of representative democracy. The idea was that legislators would convene at a safe remove from voters and, thus insulated from the din of narrow interests and widespread but ephemeral passions, do what was in the long-term interest of their constituents and of the nation. Now information technology has stripped away the insulation that physical distance provided back when information couldn\u2019t travel faster than a horse.Yes, one wonders what the Framers might have thought of free speech. February 3, 2010 Says Robert Wright:"}
{"text": "|Skip Navigation Links| |Exit Print View| |Oracle Solaris Administration: ZFS File Systems Oracle Solaris 11 Information Library| This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on setting up a basic Oracle Solaris ZFS configuration. By the end of this chapter, you will have a basic understanding of how the ZFS commands work, and should be able to create a basic pool and file systems. This chapter does not provide a comprehensive overview and refers to later chapters for more detailed information. The following sections are provided in this chapter:"}
{"text": "About How to Draw Elephant: Learning how to draw an elephant is fun, but it can also help kids develop many important skills. These skills, eye-hand coordination, color concepts, picture and number comprehension, form the foundation for early learning success. Enjoy this free, printable how to draw an elephant page! Use of our How to Draw Elephant page: Our how to draw an elephant may be used only for your personal, non-commercial use. Parents, teachers, churches and recognized nonprofit organizations may print or copy multiple how to draw an elephant pages for use at home or in the classroom."}
{"text": "a programme established by the US government in 1947 to give economic help to Europe after World War II. It was named after George C. Marshall, who was the US Secretary of State. Thousands of millions of dollars were provided for rebuilding cities, roads, industries etc Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Dictionary pictures of the day Do you know what each of these is called? Click on any of the pictures above to find out what it is called."}
{"text": "Glossary of Generalized Anxiety Disoder Terms Definition of hedonic treadmill Definition of learned helplessness Description of norepinephrine Description of serotonin Definition of manic episode. Major Depressive Episode Definition of major depressive episode Definition of negative reinforcement Definition of substance abuse Definition of substance dependence Definition of panic attack and how it is related to generalized anxiety disorder Definition and description of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder) Definition of social phobia and how it can be related to GAD Definition of agoraphobia and how it can be related to GAD. Definition of specific phobia and the various subtypes. definition of mood disorder Description of depression Discussion of psychotherapy related to generalized anxiety disorder definition of an anxiety disorder"}
{"text": "Please Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving the KidsHealth site. Sickle Cell Disease Association of America This group provides education, advocacy, and other initiatives to promote awareness of and support for sickle cell disease programs. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) NINDS offers research information related to neurological disorders. United Cerebral Palsy This organization provides information about cerebral palsy (CP) as well as new research and therapies. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals."}
{"text": "KDL Recommends For Kids > PLAY-GROW-READ! - Books for Early Literacy > Katie L. Talks: Books that Invite Participation Shout! Shout It Out! Title: Shout! Shout It Out! Author: Denise Fleming CONCEPT E FLEMING Mouse invites the reader to shout out what he or she knows as they review numbers, letters, and easy words. Kids are often told to sit still and be quiet. But Denise Fleming encourages them to shout, shout it out! By taking basic learning concepts like numbers, letters, and colors and putting them on display, she asks kids to shout out what they know\u2014and her readers will be happy to oblige. With bold colors and her unique handmade paper art, Denise Fleming makes learning into a game. Long-time fans and sharp-eyed newcomers will be happy to see that Mouse returns on every page, shouting along with the crowd!"}
{"text": "Job Description: To Explore the Unknown Curiosity about how life might have evolved on Mars could help reveal more about our own planet. Planetary studies can spark the imagination. We want to go to Mars. Humans have dreamed of going to another planet and looking for life throughout the ages. We want to better understand the nature of the Solar System and we want to know if we're alone. We're finding out as much as we can about our nearest habitable neighbor in order to lay the groundwork for the eventual colonization of Mars. There is nothing scientifically stopping us. A passion for exploration The discovery of hundreds of worlds around other stars has shown that planets orbit at least 5 to 10 percent of all stars. But how many of these planets are Earth-size, and possibly Earth-like?"}
{"text": "run the given instructions Major Section: PROOF-CHECKER-COMMANDS Example: (do-all induct p prove)Run the indicated instructions until there is a hard ``failure''. The instruction ``succeeds'' if and only if each instruction in General Form: (do-all &rest instruction-list) instruction-listdoes. (See the documentation for sequencefor an explanation of ``success'' and ``failure.'') As each instruction is executed, the system will print the usual prompt followed by that instruction, unless the global state variable do-all ``fails'', then the failure is hard if and only if the last instruction it runs has a hard ``failure''. Obscure point: For the record, (do-all ins_1 ins_2 ... ins_k) is the same as (sequence (ins_1 ins_2 ... ins_k))."}
{"text": "Bonding, Sealing and Gasketing Bonding and sealing equipment for an array of materials, products, markets and end-uses Bonding is joining two work pieces with a liquid or semi-liquid material to create a long-lasting bond Automotive Hem-Flange Bonding Bonding solutions for automotive metal Adhesive dispensing equipment for structural adhesives Equipment solutions for creating a secondary seal on insulating glass. Adhesive handling equipment for bonding filter elements into assemblies Equipment to create liquid gasketing from beads of two-component silicone or polyurethane Equipment to create liquid gasketing from single-component RTV silicone Roll coating refers to coating a laminate with an adhesive. Sealing is the process of closing or securing a part or assembly with a fluid-tight, air-tight adhesive."}
{"text": "Image: Blazing volcano \"This is an erupting volcano, showing the process of releasing lava and smoke. Volcanoes erupt because heat within the Earth melts rocks and creates a substance called magma. Magma rises and pushes through the Earths surface and the volcano erupts. Once out of the volcano, magma is called lava. Volcanoes are one of the landforms of the Earth\" - Brix Orolfo, age 12yrs. - \u00a9 Brix Orolfo Winner, Geology rocks drawing competition 2011, secondary school category"}
{"text": ": Grade-2 English Games Sight Words is a simple vocabulary and memory exercise for kids. It is designed to introduce kids to some common dolch sight words. Early readers recognize sight words from having memorized them. In this exercise, kids will learn to recognize and recall dolch sight words by flipping the cards and making a pair of the matching words. Kids will enjoy as they sharpen their memory skills and build their vocabulary. This will help kids in improving their reading skills also."}
{"text": "Dora Bas Rivka Silver O'H The Sideways Ark G-d told Moshe to go among the Jews and accept donations for building the Mishkan (Tabernacle). These donations could consist of gold, silver, copper, colored wool and other fabrics, skins, wood, gems, oil and spices. G-d would instruct Moshe in building the Mishkan, where His Presence would reside. The first vessel G-d described was the Aron (Ark), a wooden box overlaid with gold. There were rings on the corners, through which poles were placed to carry the Aron; these poles were never to be removed. (The Ark is popularly depicted with the poles running along the longer sides but, really, the poles ran along the shorter ends. See Talmud Menachos 98a-b)."}
{"text": "LACMA May Fund The Fading Watts Towers Due to a severe budget crisis, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is interested in stepping into the breach as curator and conservator of the Watts Towers this summer to maintain the historic landmark. The Towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time over a period of 33 years, from 1921 to 1954. He created the framework of steel, wire and concrete and ornamented the three main spires and their 14 surrounding sculptural elements with colorful bits of broken glass, pottery and seashells. His work is an example of non-traditional vernacular architecture and American Na\u00efve art. Article LA Times."}
{"text": "This interactive resource gives students practice in identifying and working with the parts of speech to improve reading and writing skills. The CD is divided into six sections, each focusing on a different part of speech: nouns/pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions. Each section: - Defines the part of speech and its usage - Gives examples to illustrate the definition - Provides a range of interactive exercises to develop and consolidate understanding - Offers additional printable activity sheets to extend the learning. Ideal for interactive whiteboards, or as individual activities on a computer, this engaging CD makes learning the parts of speech fun and challenging for the entire class. PC: Windows XP and up Mac: OS X (10.1) and up Resolution: 800 x 600 or higher"}
{"text": "Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women The first Anti-Slavery Convention of American Women was held on May 9, 1837. Approximately 200 women gathered in New York City to discuss their role in the American abolition movement. Mary S. Parker was the President of the gathering. Other prominent women went on to be vocal members of the Women's Suffrage Movement, including Lucretia Mott, the Grimk\u00e9 sisters, and Lydia Maria Child. The attendees included women of color, the wives and daughters of slaveholders, and women of low economic status. The convention was a monumental step, both for the women's rights movement, and the abolition movement as a whole. Despite the event's significance, it receives very little historical attention."}
{"text": "Researchers report some success in using a gene therapy technique to treat one form of congenital blindness. Two teams of scientists have used modified viruses injected into the eye to partially restore vision to people suffering from Leber congenital amaurosis, or LCA, a congenital illness that results in the degradation of the retina. People with LCA slowly lose all vision, and typically are completely blind by their 20s or 30s. The modified virus used in the therapy carries a replacement gene to the retina, allowing it to produce a missing protein responsible for the disease. In this segment, Ira talks with one of the authors of one report on the research, which was published this week in two studies in the New England Journal of Medicine. Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer"}
{"text": "The study was carried out by researcher Rosa Binimelis of the UAB Institute of Environmental Science and Technology. Binimelis is working on the European project ALARM (Assessing Large Scale Risks for Biodiversity with Tested Methods) and analyses the application of the concept of coexistence between Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and conventional organic agriculture in the European Union. The results of the research have been published in the Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics (April 2008). Since GM cultivation was introduced in Thus the concept of coexistence, after applying technical measures, should make it possible to operate freely in the market while reducing the political conflicts linked to GMOs. The European Commission is planning this year to evaluate how the policy of coexistence has been implemented in the past ten years."}
{"text": "17 entries found for ball. The first 10 are listed below. To select an entry, click on it. Main Entry: 1ball Etymology: Middle English bal \"ball\" 1 a: something round or roundish <a ball of twine> b: a usually round object used in a game or sport c: a usually round shot for a firearm d: the rounded bulge at the base of the thumb; also: the rounded wide part of the bottom of the human foot between the toes and arch 2: a game or sport (as baseball) played with a ball <play ball> 3: a pitched baseball that fails to pass through the strike zone and is not struck at by the batter"}
{"text": "Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. use in Native American music ...Native Americans developed lingua francas in order to facilitate trade and social interaction; in these areas, song texts may feature words from a lingua franca. Many Native American songs employ vocables, syllables that do not have referential meaning. These may be used to frame words or may be inserted among them; in some cases, they constitute the entire song text. Vocables are a fixed... What made you want to look up \"vocable\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Here: have at it with a Swedish nuclear power plant simulator. Raise and lower the control rods, turn pumps on and off, open and close valves, just make sure you don\u2019t blowup anything. Go look at the Chernobyl tour to see what happens when you mess up. The original page includes this context: The control-room operators of the K\u00e4rnobyl nuclear power plant are telecommuting and are running the plant through the Web. However, the mean time between failure for the components of K\u00e4rnobyl is not great. Try to keep the reactor stable when component failures occur! tags: chernobyl, control rods, control room, control room operators, mean time between failure, nuclear power, nuclear power plant, nuclear power plant operator, nuclear power plant simulation, nuclear power plant simulator, operator, power plant, power plant operator, pumps, reactor, simulation, simulator, telecommuting"}
{"text": "Write a program that uses a loop to display the characters for each ASCII code 32 through 127. Display 16 characters on each line with one space between characters. We are using the Starting out with C++ Early Objects 6th edition. I really don't know how to start this program, I'm not sure if it wants me to display ever character, or if I have to do get the user to input numbers and give me the characters that it should be or the other way around. If you can please help me that would be great."}
{"text": "CMS Web Guide (University of Michigan-Flint) What is a CMS and how can it be used? A CMS (content management system) is a piece of software used to effectively organize and manage large amounts of digital content. Content, in reference to the university's CMS, includes all web pages, documents, and other files made available via the university web site. The CMS makes it possible for almost anyone to easily manage web content, without needing to know how to write HTML (hyper-text mark-up language, the typical method for creating web pages). By using a CMS the university will also have an easy way to implement version control. Once in place and properly utilized, the CMS will improve the overall quality of content (by reducing broken links, content redundancy, human error, and providing a more uniform appearance for ease of navigation)."}
{"text": "Gramsci and education Antonio Gramsci is one of the major social and political theorists of the 20th century whose work has had an enormous influence on several fields, including educational theory and practice. Gramsci and Education demonstrates the relevance of Antonio Gramsci\u2019s thought for contemporary educational debates. The essays are written by scholars located in different parts of the world, a number of whom are well known internationally for their contributions to Gramscian scholarship and/or educational research. The collection deals with a broad range of topics, including schooling, adult education in general, popular education, workers\u2019 education, cultural studies, critical pedagogy, multicultural education, and the role of intellectuals in contemporary society."}
{"text": "Cancer of the cervix (sir-vix) is one of the most common cancers in women. There seems to be a connection between cervical cancer and sexual activity at an early age, especially when multiple partners are involved. Cervical cancer grows without symptoms, that's why a yearly pap smear is so important. A pap smear can detect the presence of cancer cells at an early stage. When precancerous cells are found, usually called dysplasia (dis-PLAY-zha), they can be removed in the doctor's office using various procedures that burn or freeze the cells off the cervix. If the cancer has advanced, the recommended treatment usually includes a combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, which will prevent a woman from bearing children. For more information about cervical cancer, contact your healthcare provider."}
{"text": "1. Yodh\u0101j\u012bva Sutta. On five kinds of warriors: those who are frightened by a cloud of dust, by the sight of a flag, by tumult, by conflict, and those who fight victoriously; and on five similar kinds of monks. A.iii.87f. 2. Yodh\u0101j\u012bva Sutta. On five kinds of warriors: those who go down into the thick of the fight where they are overpowered, those who are wounded and die on the way to their home, those who survive for some time but die of their wounds, those who are cured of their wounds, those that are victorious in battle and continue to fight. There are five corresponding kinds of monks. A.iii.94ff. 3. Yodh\u0101j\u012bva Sutta. Records the visit of the headman Yodh\u0101j\u012bva to the Buddha. S.iv.308."}
{"text": "BURKE TEACHERS STUDY, PREPARE FOR NEW CURRICULUM Burke County schools are preparing for a curriculum change coming in August as North Carolina joins more than 40 other states in adopting the Common Core State Standards. A pamphlet Burke schools will send to parents next month explains the new way of teaching, testing and holding principals accountable.\u201cThese standards describe what students are supposed to know from kindergarten through 12th grade,\u201d the pamphlet reads. \u201cThey define the reading, writing and math knowledge and skills needed at each grade level. Each year builds on the next so that by high school graduation, young people are prepared to go to college or to enter the workplace.\u201dBurke school officials attended a crash course in Common Core last month as North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson toured the state to talk about the upcoming changes."}
{"text": "At Tebtunis public bathhouses have been excavated, the oldest dating to the third century BCE. They had showers, stone basins and a stove to heat the bathwater. While a few bathrooms and tubs have been discovered most Egyptians seem to have been content with cleaning themselves by aspersion or by a dip in a canal or the river. They had wash basins and probably filled them with a natron solution from jugs with spouts and used sand as a scouring agent. They washed after rising and both before and after the main meals. As mouth wash they used another salt solution"}
{"text": "|Liftoff to Learning: Lets Talk Robotics - NASA; Johnson Space Center| This episode of Liftoff to Learning examines some of NASA\u2019s robotic research and how robots are used in space exploration. Classroom scenes show robot study at the intermediate and high school level. Astronauts from STS-85 and STS-87 host the show. The program is intended for grades 5-12. To license this film and get a higher quality version for broadcast/film purposes, contact A/V Geeks LLC. Keywords: NASA; robotics; STS-85; STS-87"}
{"text": "Preprocessing of Educational Institution Web Log Data for Finding Frequent Patterns Using Weighted Association Rule Mining Technique In the Internet world, web search is mandatory to all. Millions of searches performed for each second in a web and that search information are stored in Web Server Log. Web Log data are massive and erroneous stream data. Handling huge data and incorrect data processing are two significant problems in Web Data Mining. Processing of huge data is a complex task, which increases processing time and memory occupation that will reduce the performance of the system. Incorrect data sometimes produce an erroneous result that reduces the quality of data. To handle this problem web Miner's has introduced several preprocessing methods to reduce the log data size and to eliminate incorrect records, which lead to improved quality, quantity and performance."}
{"text": "Games, Interactivity, and Playable Media Games, Interactivity, and Playable Media spans offerings in visual arts, film and media, and computer science to foster technical and digital literacy in the arts. Designed for experimentation, this initiative helps students establish digital proficiency while supporting the exploration of a wide range of new media forms and technologies. Courses of study might include visual programming, artificial intelligence, gaming, robotics, experimental animation, computer arts, experimental media design, data visualization, real-time interactivity, digital signal processing, cross-platform media environments, and mobile media development. Students are encouraged to coordinate these project-based investigations of the digital throughout their studies in the humanities, including literature, philosophy, politics, sociology, theatre, and writing."}
{"text": "Skip to Main Content Physics Boot Camp & Interactive Lecture Demonstrations - A Professional Development Recipe for Success Feature Summary Physics Boot Camp & Interactive Lecture Demonstrations - This workshop was presented at the 2011 PhysTEC conference. Interactive Lecture Demonstrations (ILDs) provide a pedagogical tool that has been shown to improve college and pre-college student's conceptual understanding of ideas in classical physics. Teachers in this PD showed fractional gains in concept understanding ranging from .44 to .75 with participants in every comparison group showing strong gains. Just as encouraging, these gains showed no decay over time. In this highly interactive presentation findings were presented along with a model of how the Interactive Lecture Demonstration 8-step methodology is used as a tool to both engage and prepare teachers. - June 9, 2011 - July 9, 2014"}
{"text": "The etymology of the term 'gurdwara' is from the words 'Gur (\u0a17\u0a41\u0a30)' (a reference to the Sikh Gurus) and 'Dwara (\u0a26\u0a41\u0a06\u0a30\u0a3e)' (gateway in Gurmukhi), together meaning 'the gateway through which the Guru could be reached'. Thereafter, all Sikh places of worship came to be known as gurdwaras. All About Sikhs AllAboutSikhs.com is a comprehensive web site on sikhism, sikh history and philosophy, customs and rituals,sikh way of life, social and religious movements, art and architecture, sikh scriptures,sikh gurudwaras. Based on the belief in One God, the Sikh religion recognizes the equality of all human beings, and is marked by rejection of idolatry, ritualism, caste and asceticism. This website serves to heighten the awareness of Sikhism and hopefully can be of some use to seekers of knowledge."}
{"text": "INTEGRATED THEME UNIT: CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN - PART 4 - HONDURAS (ELEM/MIDDLE) This fun unit features the adventures of Melvin and Morris as they visit Honduras while cruising the Caribbean includes a realistic fiction reading selection, comprehension questions and map reading skills. 6 pages including answer key Already an abcteach Member? LOG IN TO ACCESS THIS DOCUMENT..."}
{"text": "Food Safety: Serving You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. When you eat out, be sure that meat is cooked thoroughly and that foods that should be refrigerated, such as puddings and cold cuts, are served cold. Also pay attention to the restaurant environment. If the tables, dinnerware, and restrooms look dirty, the kitchen may be too. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Find out what women really need. Most Popular Topics Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "Earthquake off the Coast of Venezuela A strong earthquake struck off the Venezuelan coast on September 12, 2009. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred underneath the Caribbean Sea near the city of Puerto Cabello. According to reports from Reuters some buildings in the Venezuelan countryside were damaged, but there were few injuries. The United States Geological Survey indicated that the earthquake epicenter was in the region of the San Sebasti\u00e1n and El Pilar faults, both of which are seismically active. The fault zone is near the boundary of the South American and Caribbean tectonic plates. The Caribbean plate is moving 20 millimeters (0.8 inches) per year with respect to the South American Plate. Previous earthquakes in the region occurred in 1989 and 1967. This image originally appeared on the Earth Observatory. Click here to view the full, original record."}
{"text": "Sepia is a dark brown-grey color, named after the rich brown pigment derived from the ink sac of the common cuttlefish. The word sepia is Greek for \"cuttlefish\". Sepia in human culture In the last quarter of the 18th century, Professor Jacob Seydelmann of Dresden developed a process to extract and produce a more concentrated form for use in watercolors and oil paints. It has been suggested that the actual skin color of most black people would be most accurately represented by the color sepia. There is a magazine for African-Americans called Sepia, which was started in 1947. Sepia ink was commonly used as writing ink in classical times. Sepia tones are used in photography; the hue resembles the effect of aging in old photographs and photographs chemically treated for archival purposes, an effect sometimes created by purpose. Many digital cameras include a sepia tone effect as well."}
{"text": "Definition of Alveoli Alveoli: The plural of alveolus. The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Outer space is a term used to describe everything existing outside of the Earth's atmosphere. It mostly consists of empty space with clusters of stars, but also solid matter such as comets and meteoroids. There is currently little knowledge on the subject of outer space. The basic observations of astronomy have given an understanding of planetary movements as well as basic predictions; from basic waxing and waning of the moon to the arrival of comets and eclipses. The word \"space\" was specifically mentioned as the place from where the meteorite that made Toph's bracelet and Sokka's sword came. The characters demonstrated knowledge that the meteorite did not originate from Earth."}
{"text": "A spectacular night launch from Cape Canaveral marked the beginning of the almost seven-year journey of the Cassini-Huygens mission to the ringed planet Saturn and its icy moons. After a decade of preparations, a Titan IVb, NASA\u2019s most powerful launch vehicle, first brought the spacecraft into an orbit around Earth, and then boosted it with a Centaur upper stage in order to bring it into its complicated trajectory through the inner Solar System. Two close flybys of Venus and one each of Earth and, around the turn of the year 2001, of Jupiter, accelerated Cassini-Huygens to its ultimate cruising speed. On 1 July 2004, the mission entered into orbit around Saturn. On 25 December 2004, Cassini released the European probe Huygens, which landed on Saturn\u2019s moon Titan on 14 January 2005. The Cassini orbiter will be circling Saturn until at least 2010."}
{"text": "Small group learning is a useful educational approach. The group work has to be carefully planned and frequently requires a facilitator to ensure group progress. In addition the group function and the learning that takes place needs to be assessed and evaluated. The material learned is just as important as the group's ability to achieve a common goal . Facilitatory skills are important and require the teacher to ensure that both the task is achieved and the group functioning is maintained. Small group learning allows students to develop problem solving, interpersonal, presentational and communication skills, all beneficial to life outside the classroom. These generic skills are difficult to develop in isolation and require feedback and interaction with other individuals. Small group communication"}
{"text": "Summary: With substance and style, Samaha helps students master the complexities of the criminal justice system and the law. His presentation engages students in active learning and encourages them to understand, rather than memorize. That students truly enjoy reading CRIMINAL JUSTICE is a testament to Samaha's skill as a teacher, writer, and scholar. Featuring a critical-thinking approach that encourages students to explore all sides of the criminal justice system, this thor ...show moreough introduction draws students in and encourages them to learn more. Samaha provides students with an important and realistic understanding of the formal and informal dimensions of criminal justice: from there, they have the ideal framework to learn about the sociology, politics, economics, and law of the discipline. ...show lessEdition/Copyright: 7TH 06 More prices and sellers below."}
{"text": "T2T || FAQ || Ask T2T || Teachers' Lounge || Browse || Search || Thanks || About T2T View entire discussion I have a person in my class who has trouble communicating with math language. Recently I taught my class fractions. He has a hard time trying to do word problems with fractions. He understands how to change improper fractions to mixed fractions, fractions to decimals etc. He has trouble with word problems. What activities can I do to support the areas he has trouble with and not interrupt the whole class's learning pace? Math Forum Home || The Math Library || Quick Reference || Math Forum Search"}
{"text": "The Rand Corporation has released a new report \"Strategies for Advancing Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California.\" Among the reports key findings: - Disadvantaged children, who are more likely to start school behind and stay behind, are also the least likely to attend high-quality preschool programs. - California's underfunded preschool system serves only half the eligible three- and four-year-olds, and the system does not reward higher-quality providers. - Increasing access to high-quality preschool for disadvantaged children can narrow existing achievement gaps. - In the short term, California can allocate existing resources more efficiently and provide infrastructure supports for raising quality in the future. - In the longer term, new resources should be used to expand access to and raise the quality of preschool programs for those who can benefit most."}
{"text": "The North River in New Netherland Joan Vinckeboons (1617\u201370) was a Dutch cartographer and engraver born into a family of artists of Flemish origin. He was employed by the Dutch West India Company and for more than 30 years produced maps for use by Dutch mercantile and military shipping. He was a business partner of Joan Blaeu, one of the most important map and atlas publishers of the day. Vinckeboons drew a series of 200 manuscript maps that were used in the production of atlases, including Blaeu\u2019s Atlas Maior. This pen-and-ink and watercolor map ..."}
{"text": "|Part of a series on| |Types of creationism| |Other religious views| The Omphalos hypothesis states that God created the universe to appear old, but that He created the universe around 6000 years ago. The idea was first proposed in the 1800s in response to the growing popularity of modern Geology and the Theory of Evolution. The idea was poorly received, as theologians felt it made God seem deceitful. |This article is a stub. You can help Christian Knowledgebase Wiki by.|"}
{"text": "Alcohol abuse affects the whole family. The health effects of alcohol abuse can include heart disease, liver disease, and even cancer. Treatment consists of medical attention, prescription medications, or treatment centers. It's not clear why some people abuse alcohol or become addicted to it and others do not. Alcoholism often runs in families (genetic), but your drinking habits also are influenced by your environment and life situations, such as friends or"}
{"text": "Water is driven to find the shortest and quickest course from source to mouth and the Mississippi River is no exception. The river is fighting against modern engineering as it continues to crest. If it were allowed to flow freely, New Orlean's Atchafalaya River would capture the main flow of the Mississippi. However, thanks to a feat of modern engineering, the great river is forced to follow its current path through Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Some researchers believe the likelihood of major flooding increases each year due to this tension between water and engineering. Craig Colten is Carl O. Sauer professor of Geography at Louisiana State University and author of \"An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting New Orleans from Nature.\""}
{"text": "George Washington Carver Shampoo from peanuts? Ink from sweet potatoes? With imagination and scientific skill, George Washington Carver developed hundreds of unexpected products from everyday plants. Although he is best known for his work on a common legume (the peanut), this exhibition reveals he was an exceptionally uncommon man: outstanding scholar, innovative scientist, pioneering conservationist, and impassioned educator. The exhibition is organized by The Field Museum in collaboration with Tuskegee University and the National Park Service. It is sponsored in Chicago by Motorola Foundation and Sara Lee Foundation. Approximately 4,500 ft2 (418 m2) One-way, inbound, paid by host venue - George Washington Carver Fact Sheet - George Washington Carver Tour Schedule - George Washington Carver Exhibition Brief - George Washington Carver Exhibition Website"}
{"text": "Pre- and Post-Visit: Winter (Grades 1-2) Students that have spent time preparing for their visit to Glacier National Park get more out of a field trip to the park. Activities post-visit also help to reinforce information learned during the trip. The following are some of our suggested pre-visit activities, as well as supplementary materials that may aid in preparing for your trip. Suggested classroom activities from Teacher's Guide Winter Ecology Teacher's Guide (pdf) - this is a large file and may take time to download Did You Know? Did you know that over 35 Hollywood films were set in Glacier National Park? In honor of film being an American tradition, the Glacier Centennial Program hosted a film festival throughout 2010."}
{"text": "NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising. Sunday, May 19, 2013 What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder in which blood pressure in the pulmonary artery rises above normal levels. The pulmonary artery is the blood vessel carrying oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary hypertension is present when the mean pulmonary artery pressure is greater than 25mmHg at rest or 30mmHg with exercise. This abnormally high pressure (pulmonary hypertension) is associated with changes in the small blood vessels in the lungs, resulting in (More) Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension Commonly Asked Questions Research and Your Health: Ask an Expert Get Help With ... Related Topics and Conditions"}
{"text": "MAKE A WORD SEARCH JR Make your own Word Search Puzzle - Junior! Children can practice spelling by making a Word Search Puzzle to search for words! At home or in school children can make their own puzzles and have fun learning to spell. You can print or play the word search online. Recommended for Grades: K,1"}
{"text": "(En espa\u00f1ol: Conjuntivitis) Is your eye looking pink and not so pretty? Sounds like conjunctivitis, sometimes called pinkeye. This can happen when the conjunctiva, the covering of your eye and inside your eyelids, gets infected. Your eye may feel itchy and like you have a grain of sand caught in it. Your eye may be teary or gunky, especially when you wake up in the morning. Although sometimes pinkeye will get better on its own, some kids will need special eye drops to make their conjunctivitis disappear."}
{"text": "CRUISER DUELS: The Konigsberg vs. the Pegasus at Zanzibar The German ships The Konigsberg was a small light cruiser with ten 105mm guns. These German light cruisers were reliable, beautiful, durable ships, but were often pitted against newer or much larger British adversaries resulting in a high rate of loss. This battle was one of the few occasions where a German raider met an opponent of the same type. The British ships The Pegasus was also a small light cruiser with 8 4-inch guns. It was slightly older than the German ship and the German 105mm (4.1-inch) guns were much superior weapons. Two other British cruisers had been hunting the Konigsberg also, but the Pegasus, stopped at Zanzibar for repairs, faced its enemy alone. Return to main list"}
{"text": "Name: Mara N. I have a spider in my house that is in a cocoon. Can you please tell what it is doing? Is it laying eggs that in turn will create more spiders? Please help. Thank you. Spiders do not pupate in cocoons like insects, as far as I know the only stage of a spider life cycle that includes a cocoon-like structure is the egg case, which the adult forms around the eggs. Yes, they will hatch into more spiders! The spider in question may be the sac spider. \"These spiders hide in silken tubes or sacs that resemble cocoons during the day and hunt at night. They will bite humans even when unprovoked. These bites are rather painful, but generally not life-threatening.\" Thaks Pamela! Click here to return to the Zoology Archives Update: June 2012"}
{"text": "Powers of the Federal Government the Constitution set the basis for the government we have today. Powers are divided between the federal (or national) government and the 50 states. The Founding Fathers knew they had to leave enough powers with the states when they were writing the Constitution. If they didn't, they knew the state legislatures would never ratify the Constitution. All states were granted the right to control certain things within their borders. They could do so as long as they did not interfere with the rights of other states or the nation. Show What You Know"}
{"text": "Give the students some white wax crayons and tell them to lay down a thick layer on manilla paper. Then tell them to cut out high contrast photos (without letters) from newspapers-- color comics work, too. Turn the image over on to the wax layer and burnish well--you can use the round handle end of scissors, wooden spoons, clay tools, whatever. The image from the newsprint will transfer into the white crayon. You can have them create captions, extend other ideas for images. The kids really get into the physical aspects of preparing these transfers and you are free to concentrate on your mural painters. Ann-on-y-mouse in Columbus how to manage the mural painters out in the hall, while supervising the rest of the class. Any ideas for less teacher intensive projects with a high enough engagement level that students would be able to work on out in the hall?"}
{"text": "Theme 10: Ready for Kindergarten! Theme Read Aloud A Theme Read Aloud Book extends and enhances each of the ten themes, helping children build connections. Each Theme Read Aloud Book develops vocabulary and comprehension and may be introduced at any point during the three-week theme. All Theme Read Aloud Books are available in an audio format on the Theme CDs. In Parts, children learn that everything is made up of smaller pieces, including them!"}
{"text": "A near-sighted eye is usually longer than a normal-sighted eye. Incoming rays of light are bundled so that their focal point is not on, but in front of, the retina. Distant objects are perceived in a blurred manner, whilst objects up close are in focus. The longer the eye, the more pronounced the degree of near-sightedness. The interactive animation to the side of this text allows you to see how the eye and image perception change with varying degrees of near-sightedness. The power of refraction of the eyes can be reduced surgically by means of laser correction or intraocular lenses, which shifts the focal point backwards onto the retina. In the case of glasses or contact lenses, this occurs by means of a concave lens, the strength of which is expressed in minus dioptres."}
{"text": "Galaxy Cluster Abell 520's mass (HST WFPC2) This image shows the location of most of the mass in merging galaxy cluster Abell 520's core, which is dominated by dark matter. Dark matter is an invisible substance that makes up most of the Universe's mass. The dark-matter map was derived from Hubble Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 observations, by detecting how light from distant objects is distorted by the cluster galaxies, an effect called gravitational lensing. Abell 520 resides 2.4 billion light-years away. About the Image About the Object |Type:||\u2022 Early Universe : Galaxy : Grouping : Cluster| \u2022 Early Universe : Cosmology : Phenomenon : Dark Matter \u2022 Cosmology Images/Videos |Distance:||2 billion light years|"}
{"text": "- Digital Programs Hidden in the Walls: The Time Capsule from San Francisco's Lost Sanctuary On view:Wednesday, January 1, 2003 - Thursday, January 1, 2004 In 2003, the Judah L. Magnes Museum and the Jewish Museum San Francisco worked together to create an exhibition around a recently uncovered time capsule found in an old temple on Bush Street. The Magnes Museum exhibit highlighted the building's changing role in San Francisco. It was built in 1895 as a synagogue for Ohabai Shalome, a Reform congregation. The temple closed in 1934, and the building became home to an African-American Baptist church, a Zen Buddhist mission, and now is an assisted-living facility for Japanese-American seniors."}
{"text": "Many people do not eat after exercise because they might not be hungry or don\u2019t have time, but nourishing the body with nutrients post-exercise is a good habit to practice. Studies have shown that the 60 minutes following exercise is the optimal time to eat carbohydrate-rich foods and drinks. It is the \u201cGolden Hour\u201d when the muscles absorb the most nutrients and when glycogen, an energy reserve in your muscles, is replaced most efficiently. The carbs replenish the used-up energy that is normally stored as glycogen in muscle and in the liver. Protein is also important in post-exercise nutrition because it aids in recovery to build back the muscles that were fatigued during exercise. Most experts suggest a post exercise meal consisting of protein and carbohydrates."}
{"text": "(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images UNDATED (CNN) -- \"F as in Fat\", that's the name of a new report on the future of America's waistline. The study conducted by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation uses government data on obesity to make predictions about our weight in coming years. This year Mississippi topped the Centers for Disease Control list of chunkiest states, with a nearly 35-percent adult obesity rate. But according to the new report, by 2030, 13 states could have obesity rates over 60-percent. Some experts question the accuracy of this weighty research saying it is difficult to predict future weight trends accurately. The report proposes to put America on a weight-loss challenge saying if all adults reduced their body mass index by 5-percent, states could save billions of dollars on health care."}
{"text": "MySQL is an open source relational database management system that is a popular database option for web applications. MySQL is written using C and C++ and makes use of the SQL database language to access and manipulate data stored in the database. Although MySQL is primarily used with Linux operating systems it also offers support for Windows, BSD and UNIX based operating systems. MySQL is available as the database component with the LAMP stack. MySQL is simple and easy to use, yet at the same time powerful enough to handle large volumes of data. Icreon offers to use MySQL as the database layer in developing web applications."}
{"text": "Welcome to Architecture The built environment is part of our lives, shelters our activities and the historic, built environment supports our sense of identity. As defined by the Heritage Act, 1995 [PDF 96KB], 'architectural heritage' includes all structures, buildings, traditional and designed, and groups of buildings including street-scapes and urban vistas, which are of historical, archaeological, artistic, engineering, scientific, social or technical interest. In partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Heritage Council administers a grants scheme to REPS 4 participants for the conservation and repair of Traditional Farm Buildings. The conservation of the built heritage has a contribution to make to the achievement of environmental balance in human affairs, or \u2018sustainable development\u2019."}
{"text": "Our Antiemetics Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Antiemetics Definition of Antiemetics Antiemetics: 1. As a noun, a drug taken to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. As, for example, the antihistamine meclizine hydrochloride (Bonine). Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "via BBC\u2019s The Code Starlings create these amazing patterns when flying together. It seems they follow three simple rules and if you recreate them as a software model, you can get the same patterns. Fly at the same speed, always stay the same distance between you and your neighbours and if you see a predator, leg it. Meanwhile a 13 year old uses the Fibonacci sequence to redesign solar panels to be more like trees and so more efficient."}
{"text": "- At Home Teenage boys grow rapidly and gain weight rapidly throughout their adolescent years. For some, it seems impossible for their weight to catch up with their height; they may feel too lean and be sensitive about the lack of mass. For others, prepubescent weight--added to the additional weight gain of the adolescent body--can become too much; they may exceed a recommended weight for their height. Even for teenage boys who walk a middle line between the two weight extremes, eating a health diet is a very important part of good adolescent growth. The basic diet for all body types is the same; more or less weight gain can be dealt with simply by adjusting amounts of particular food types. Regular exercise is also an important component of any good diet."}
{"text": "BitNot[n] gives the bitwise NOT of the integer n. Integer mathematical function (see Section A.3.10). BitNot[n] turns ones into zeros and vice versa in the binary bit representation of n. Integers are assumed to be represented in two's complement form, with an unlimited number of digits, so that BitNot[n] is simply equivalent to . See The Mathematica Book: Section 3.2.4. See also: BitAnd, BitOr, BitXor, Not. THIS IS DOCUMENTATION FOR AN OBSOLETE PRODUCT. SEE THE DOCUMENTATION CENTER FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION."}
{"text": "Gears are mechanical parts with cut teeth designed to fit with teeth on another part so as to transmit or receive force and motion. Gears are also sometimes called toothed wheels or cogged wheels or cogs. The cut teeth are also sometimes called cogs. Gear materials [change] Numerous nonferrous alloys, cast irons, powder-metallurgy and even plastics are used in the manufacture of gears. However steels are most commonly used because of their high strength to weight ratio and low cost."}
{"text": "A young girl, Ayala Yona, is bullied by girls in school. Through her friends\u2019 advice and her own courage, she was able to stop the bullying. This book demonstrates the now widely discussed problem of bullying through one child\u2019s experience so that other young children might be educated on how to manage a similar situation. I believe this book\u2019s combination of facts, the easily related to story, and the discussion at the end make it a great guide to combating bullying. I especially enjoyed the lovely illustrations set against the brown background. It was very artistic."}
{"text": "Some sample questions from this category: * What is the name of the first explorer in 1540 to visit the area later known as Tennessee? * Which country controlled the Tennessee land after the conclusion of the French and Indian wars in 1763? * The term 'Tennessee' is derived from what Cherokee word? * The Tennessee State flag is colored red (crimson), white, and blue, with three stars encircled in the center of the flag. What do the three stars symbolize? * Which of the following is NOT one of Tennessee's official state songs?"}
{"text": "Chesapeake Bay is wide and shallow, so contains a small amount of water for an estuary of its size. It also has a very large area of watershed for its volume of water, and thus is quite susceptible to contamination from activities in the watershed. Originally almost entirely forested, the watershed now is the site of coal mining, industry, agriculture and, increasingly, urbanization. A forest acts like a sponge, evening flows and filtering nutrients. Without its forests, the watershed is prone do delivering bursts of freshwater, contaminated with nutrients and worse into the Bay. To save the bay, it is necessary to reclaim at least part of the forests function in the watershed."}
{"text": "Educational Coloring Pages Alphabet Coloring Pages Print and color alphabet pictures, and use them to make a collage, coloring book, or other creative projects. Number Pictures to Color Print and color these number pictures, and use them to teach and reinforce counting and math skills. You can use the as coloring book page or to make a collage or other creative projects. School Coloring Sheets You can download and print out just one school-related coloring page or print all of these and make your own coloring book. Billy and Maria A collection of coloring books to help children learn more about weather. Fire Safety Coloring Pages This site offers several fire safety coloring pages for you to print. Watch for Trains Print out these coloring pages and learn how you can stay safe around trains and train tracks."}
{"text": "It seems obvious that time runs in one direction- people don't grow younger and an egg can't be unscrambled, for example. But why is this so? In his book \"From Eternity to Here,\" physicist Sean Carroll seeks to create a better understanding of time. According to Carroll, time's one-way arrow is due to conditions before the Big Bang. He argues that our universe is part of a larger family of universes- and that in sibling universes, time runs in the opposite direction. He touches on subjects from entropy and quantum mechanics, to time travel and the meaning of life. Carroll joins Larry Mantle to explain the mind-boggling concepts of time. Read the Full Story at KPCC Blogs"}
{"text": "Born in Delee Maidstone, Kent, England on 1560 to Richard Lee and Elizabeth Crispe. Elizabeth married Robert Brewer and had 3 children. She passed away in Kent, England. Find more historical records for Elizabeth Lee \u00bb View All 10 Images \u00bb English: topographic name for someone who lived near a meadow or a patch of arable land, Middle English lee, lea, from Old English lea, dative case (used after a preposition) of leah, which originally meant \u2018wood\u2019 or \u2018glade\u2019. View Family Facts \u00bb Maiden name if applicable The world's largest family history resource \u00a9 1997-2013 Ancestry.com | Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions"}
{"text": "The history of corruption in post-Independence India starts with the Jeep scandal in 1948. VK Krishna Menon, the then High Commissioner for India in London signed a deal with a foreign firm worth Rs 80 lakh for jeeps for the Indian Army in Kashmir without observing normal procedure. The then Government announced on September 30, 1955 that the Jeep scandal case was closed, despite the demand of the opposition for judicial inquiry as suggested by the Inquiry Committee led by Ananthsayanam Ayyangar. Union Minister GB Pant said \"that as far as Government was concerned it has made up its mind to close the matter. If the opposition is not satisfied they can make it an election issue.\" Soon after, on February 3, 1956 VK Krishna Menon was inducted into the Nehru cabinet as minister without portfolio."}
{"text": "About the Exhibition This exhibition chronicles America's past through the decorative and useful arts of our ancestors. The exhibition covers five themes using the depth and richness of Winterthur's unrivalled collection of decorative and fine arts made or used in America between 1640 and 1860: the early settlement period, the mid-eighteenth-century high styles of the urban centers, the influence of the Far East on American taste and design, the tremendous cultural heritage of the Pennsylvania German communities, and the influence of classicism on American design in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The exhibition consists of approximately three hundred objects including furniture, paintings, silver, ceramics, textiles, and glass. An illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition. This exhibition was organized by Winterthur Museum and Country Estate."}
{"text": "Print This Page Contribute to ReadWriteThink / RSS / FAQs / Site Demonstrations / Contact Us Home \u203a Email Lesson Plan | Minilesson Author: Kellie C. Ellis Could some common online activities actually improve reading comprehension? Understanding RSS feeds requires inferential thinking, as students use the summary to draw conclusions about the full content. (A link to this page will be included in your message.) Back to this resource Send me a copy (Separate multiple e-mail addresses with commas. Limited to 20 addresses.) characters remaining 300 To help us eliminate spam messages, please type the characters shown in the image. \u00a9 2013 IRA/NCTE. All rights reserved. Technical Help | Legal | International Reading Association | National Council of Teachers of English"}
{"text": "Annie Besant was born in London to Irish parents. In 1893, she left for India having been influenced by the Indian culture and civilization. She was famous as a social worker, educationalist and journalist. She became a staunch supporter of Indian Independence Movement and her contribution to India's freedom struggle was remarkable. She founded the Home-Rule League. She revived the Theosophical Society. In 1915, she chaired the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress. She also edited 'New India'. She established Indian Boy Scouts Association. She received a prestigious award for her work for scouts. She also studied Hinduism. India is indebted to Annie Besant for her immeasurable work for freedom struggle, educational advancements and social reforms. She died at the age of 86."}
{"text": "Mastering color in painting is often a matter of combining a willingness to experiment with mixing colors as well as understanding the color wheel and color theory. Most artists develop their own color mixing chart\u2014or several\u2014and work on recognizing color relationships (primary, secondary, tertiary; complementary colors; warm vs. cool colors) and how colors vary in tone and intensity. Color is one of the most expressive aspects of painting, as well as one of the most subjective."}
{"text": "Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center The undersides or plastrons of false map turtles are cream to yellowish in color. The juveniles have an intricate pattern, whereas in the adults this pattem is absent. They mate in the spring and lay a clutch of 6-13 eggs. These turtles are extremely rare in North Dakota, and they are very wary. The best opportunity to observe these turtles is during the first two weeks in June as they come out of the water in the afternoon to lay their eggs in the sand. Keep in mind that these will be adult female turtles often 12-16 inches long. False map turtles eat aquatic vegetation, insects, worms, crustaceans, minnows, and mollusks."}
{"text": "Document for February 2nd: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo This treaty, signed on February 2, 1848, ended the war between the United States and Mexico. By its terms, Mexico ceded 55 percent of its territory, including parts of present-day Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah, to the United States. Read more at Our Documents... Share, comment and suggest new documents at the Today's Document Tumblr Blog"}
{"text": "Democracy in Tea Party America project-syndicate.org \u2014 When the French politician and moral philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville published the first volume of his Democracy in America in 1835, he did so because he thought that France was in big trouble and could learn much from America. So one can only wonder what he would have made of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Nearly two centuries have passed since Tocqueville wrote his masterpiece. The connection between the general interest and the private interest of individual Americans has, if anything, become much stronger, even if their private interest is tied to a post office box in the Cayman Islands. But the mechanisms that individuals can use to join with their immediate neighbors in political action that makes a difference in their lives have become much weaker."}
{"text": "ALGEBRA 2Lesson 39 of 95 Students learn to solve a system of linear equations by graphing. The first step is to graph each of the given equations, then find the point of intersection of the two lines, which is the solution to the system of equations. If the two lines are parallel, then the solution to the system more... Elementary / Middle High School Math *Also referred to as Elementary Algebra or Beginning Algebra. Search our lessons"}
{"text": "psalmos: a striking (of musical strings), a psalmOriginal Word: \u03c8\u03b1\u03bb\u03bc\u03cc\u03c2, \u03bf\u1fe6, \u1f41 Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Phonetic Spelling: (psal-mos') Short Definition: a psalm Definition: a psalm, song of praise, the Hebrew book of Psalms. From psallo; a set piece of music, i.e. A sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a \"psalm\"); collectively, the book of the Psalms -- psalm. Compare oide. see GREEK psallo see GREEK oide"}
{"text": "Leghorn chicken, relatively small, white-colored breed of poultry that currently dominates the American egg-producing class. The bird, as bred today, produces a good number of chalk white eggs, a feature which has brought it to the forefront of modern commercial egg production. Although only the \"single comb\" variety is popular today, many other strains with large egg, better shell, better interior egg qualities, or other desirable traits, are retained as breeding stock. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Leghorn chicken from Infoplease: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Agriculture: Animals"}
{"text": "Learning Goals and Objectives Goal 1: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts, historical and theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Goal 2: Students will demonstrate ability to apply economic principles and theories to a range of economic and social problems and issues. Goal 3: Students will understand and apply basic research methods in economics, including data analysis and reporting. Goal 4: Students will use critical and creative thinking skills and hone communication skills."}
{"text": "Date of this Version One factor that potentially affects coyote (Canis latrans) abundance is recreational and commercial trapping for harvest of coyote fur. Herein I report how the economic impact of coyote pelts has changed from 1979-94 for landowners and trappers from the Texas. Pelt values accounted for over 50% of the variability observed during this 15-year period. The future of this economic incentive for managing coyotes is questionable because of the impending ban by the European Union of furs from North America."}
{"text": "Ryder's wealth derived from a simple idea that revolved around an easier way to package and sell seeds. You know those little paper envelopes that seeds can be purchased in? It was Ryder who first came up with the idea of selling seeds in packets. And the Ryder Cup competition germinated from another of his ideas. The Walker Cup, pitting teams of British and American amateur golfers, began play in 1922. A London newspaper report from 1925 states that Ryder had proposed such a competition for professional golfers. In 1926, Ryder commissioned and paid for the trophy that now bears his name, and the first official Ryder Cup competition was played in 1927. Back to Ryder Cup FAQ Index"}
{"text": "Do you like spiders? On the first part of this tutorial we'll go through the process of creation of a spider web. In part one, we're going to model the web using b\u00e8zier curves. It's a pretty manual process, so take breath and prepare for it! Made by SchematicWorks"}
{"text": "View your list of saved words. (You can log in using Facebook.) In mathematics, the useful concept of a process with no end. As represented by the symbol , it is often mistakenly thought to be the largest number or a place on the real number line. Instead, it is the idea of a limit, as in the expression x , which suggests that the variable x increases without bound. For example, the function f(x) = 1/x, or the reciprocal of x, tends toward 0 as x approaches infinity as a limit. This process of approaching is crucial to the definition of the derivative and the integral in calculus, as well as to many other concepts of mathematical analysis. This entry comes from Encyclop\u00e6dia Britannica Concise. For the full entry on infinity, visit Britannica.com."}
{"text": "Posted on August 6, 2010 by saya 3D technology is an important emerging technique developed quickly during the past few years and it has been widely applied in the fields of advertising, furniture and electronics. And recently, three designers have even collaborated with a new 3D printer that can spit out fabric structures for clothing. When three-dimensional body data is fed into the computer, certain software will then start to work and have the printer produce fabric structures, just as what you can see from the video below. On the other hand, the new technology will also result in great changes, such as much better efficiency, less needed labor and various customized fabric structures."}
{"text": "|.: Formations of Natural Catastrophes :.| Before thunderstorms develop, a change in wind direction and an increase in wind speed with increasing height, creating an invisible, horizontal spinning effect in the lower atmosphere. Warm rising within the thunderstorm updraft tilts the rotating funnel of air from horizontal to vertical. An area of vertical rotation, ranging from 3-9.5 kilometres (2-5 miles) wide, extends through most of the storm. Progressively, with increasingly warm air and a constant updraft, a tornado forms within this area of rapid rotation."}
{"text": "Summary: The Law of Demeter is discussed using Java source code examples. Whenever you talk to a good, experienced programmer, they will tell you that \"loosely coupled\" classes are very important to good software design. The Law of Demeter for functions (or methods, in Java) attempts to minimize coupling between classes in any program. In short, the intent of this \"law\" is to prevent you from reaching into an object to gain access to a third object's methods. The Law of Demeter is often described this way:"}
{"text": "Akrotiri (\u0101\u02cckr\u014dt\u0113\u02c8r\u0113) [key], Akrotiri Sovereign Base Area, or Western Sovereign Base Area, British air force base (2004 est. pop. 6,300), 47 sq mi (123 sq km), located on a peninsula on the SW Cyprus coast; an overseas territory of Great Britain. In addition to the military facilities, whose residents are exclusively military personnel and other British citizens, Akrotiri includes a salt lake and wetlands. Great Britain retains full sovereignty and jurisdiction over Akrotiri and Dhekelia under an arrangement that dates from the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Akrotiri from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Cyprus Political Geography"}
{"text": "Tests Comparing Two Means Hypothesis testing of sample means can prove to be a confounding undertaking, as there are numerous testing procedures from which we must choose. Selecting the correct one need not be such a daunting task if we examine the source and meaning of our data. One condition that simplifies tests of 2 means is that one general null hypothesis is used for all means comparisons. The assumption that we begin with is that the means of the two populations are equal, or simply put: Now, onto the test procedures."}
{"text": "Oxygen therapy means using an oxygen tank or a machine to breathe in air that contains more oxygen than normal. Oxygen therapy increases the amount of oxygen in the lungs and the bloodstream. A person with a health problem such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may need oxygen therapy if there are signs that the cells of the body are not getting enough oxygen. Oxygen therapy may be given by different methods, including a: eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org Find out what women really need. Most Popular Topics Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "BMNRI Home > Publications > Abstract: Timber Salvage and Utilization Timber salvage and utilization in the inland northwest. [ Tech Notes No. 8 (PDF, 194k) ] by S. Willits, C. Brunner, and J.J. Morrell This technical note discusses the use of salvage harvest as a tool to accomplish forest restoration objectives in the Blue Mountains. The decline of dead wood is evaluated relative to various forest products, including roundstock, log homes, lumber, veneer, chips, and energy. Although the economics of salvage of dead wood is marginal at best, a proactive policy of identifying suitable sites in advance is necessary to retain product value. The combination of consistent product availability and a proactive policy for identifying appropriate sites in advance probably represents the best hope for using salvage as a component of the forest restoration puzzle."}
{"text": "Definition of Pelvis, male Pelvis, male: The lower part of the abdomen that is located between the hip bones in a male. The male pelvis is more robust, narrower, and taller than the female pelvis. The angle of the male pubic arch and the sacrum are narrower as well. Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "This math activity is perfect for counting on starting from any number. The students sort all the cards with matching pictures, then put the cards in order. Covers the Common Core Standard 1.NBT.1. Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral."}
{"text": "Airborne contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis to aerosol substances can produce an eruption on exposed skin that resembles a photodermatitis. Involvement of typically sun-spared areas such as upper eyelids or submental areas suggests airborne contact dermatitis. Typically, relatively sheltered areas are spared. A careful history is necessary to delineate it from other causes of eruptions of exposed skin. Patch testing to contact allergens is indicated. - Removal of the offending allergen, followed by topical mid-strength topical steroids is quite effective. - Chronic allergic contact dermatitis of the face can lead to thickening of the skin, requiring more potent topical steroids. - Close follow-up is necessary when potent topical steroids are used or atrophy may occur. Back to Skin Care Glossary - A Index | Back to Skin Care Glossary Index"}
{"text": "The record of an Ethiopian eunuch and Philip meeting on a road to Gaza ignites the imagination. Why was this Ethiopian eunuch traveling on this road? Tradition relates that Ethiopia was founded by the great-grandson of Noah. It has been identified by various names: Abyssinia, Kush and Axum. The empire of Axum lasted from the first through the late 13th century AD. Israel\u2019s religion and influence were already felt across this vast area. Much earlier, the queen of Sheba had visited the wise King Solomon in order to \u201ctest him with hard questions\u201d and to tell him \u201call that was on her mind\u201d (1 Kings 10:2). Some believe that the Falasha Jews of Ethiopia are direct descendants from Solomon\u2019s time. A long history binds Israel and this region together."}
{"text": "This study sought to carry out primary ecophysiological experiments - cold tolerance - on the springtail Gressitacantha terranova. Bulk collections were made using aspirators and paintbrushes from under rocks in the foothills surrounding Gondwana Station, to assay for and isolate an antifreeze protein. Samples were also collected for investigation of genetic variation (DNA isolated and patterns of variation analysed) across an altitudinal transect. A portion of collected animals were assayed for cold tolerance (critical thermal minima and crystallisation temperature) using cold stage microscopy and PicoLoggers. An alcohol bath was used to control cooling of samples. This is the first study of its kind in Antarctic Collembola."}
{"text": "A log cabin is a house built from wooden logs. They were first built in Norway, but are usually associated with the woods areas of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin, and that is the basis for the toy \"Lincoln Logs\". Log Cabins have also been a symbol in American politics, as some Presidents said they were born in log cabins to make them seem closer to the people.\" A group of Republicans who dislike some of the stands of the Republican Party call themselves \"Log Cabin Republicans\".. - Log Cabins in America:The Finnish Experience, National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plan, accessed 2 Jul 2008 - Lepore, Jill. \"BOUND FOR GLORY: Writing campaign lives\", The New Yorker, 20 October 2008. - Log Cabin's Guerriero Talks Aggressive Strategy"}
{"text": "<communications, history> A historical term for communication, either wired or wireless, using Morse code. The term is used in contrast with telephony meaning voice transmission. Telegraphy is sometimes (somewhat incorrectly) referred to as \"continuous wave\" or CW transmission. Try this search on Wikipedia, OneLook, Google Nearby terms: Telecommunications Industry Association \u00ab telecommuting \u00ab teledildonics \u00ab telegraphy \u00bb telematics \u00bb TelEnet \u00bb TELEPAC"}
{"text": "Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is a teacher curriculum produced by the International Committee of the Red Cross in association with the Education Development Center and in collaboration with the American Red Cross. The EHL curriculum meets the National Social Studies Standards for high school and it is integrated as part of basic education in secondary school curricula across the world. The primary intention of EHL is to help young people embrace the principles of humanity in their daily lives and in the way they assess events at home and abroad. In particular, outcomes should take account of positive changes in levels of: The EHL curriculum is periodically updated. For the most recent version, please download the PDF version of this module."}
{"text": "NASA is so giddy about Mars it's already planning a trip for 20168/21/2012 NASA's Curiosity rover hasn't even been on Mars for a month, and already the Jet Propulsion Laboratory team is preparing to send another probe to the Red Planet. The team is planning to launch the awesomely acronymed InSight (Interior exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport) in 2016 to explore whether Mars has a liquid or solid core and why its surface isn't made up of plates the way Earth's is. And it's going to be done on a budget \u2014 that is, if you consider a price tag of $425 million a deal. We can only wonder what Bobak Ferdowsi's next viral hairstyle will be. [Source] What planet do you think NASA should explore next?"}
{"text": "Population and Health Activity no. 1 - Basic needs for good health Activity no. 2 - Preparing oral rehydration treatment solution Activity no. 3 - A visit or visits from a social worker from the ministry of health Health is a valuable personal, family and community asset for which we are each responsible as individuals. In areas where the population is growing rapidly, health and sanitation facilities are often inadequate, and diseases and sickness are more common. To protect their health, young women should delay pregnancy until they are at least 20 years old, and then space their children. Misuse of alcohol and drugs is very dangerous to health for everyone, and especially for pregnant women. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a serious health problem and young men and women need to know how to avoid them."}
{"text": "Free Online Dictionary |NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms||Download this dictionary| A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called topoisomerase II beta inhibitors. The following video provides you with the correct English pronunciation of the word \"XK469\", to help you become a better English speaker. A Service of the National Cancer Institute. You think you have ethics... Take the survey NOW!"}
{"text": "|Contents||Plain text (including entities)| The TITLE element gives the document's title. Each document must have exactly one TITLE within the HEAD. TITLE contains plain text and entities; it may not contain other markup. A good TITLE should be short and specific to the document's content so that it can be used as a title for a user's bookmark, a title for the display window, and a link from a search engine. A suggested limit for the number of characters in a TITLE is 60."}
{"text": "Japan hit by 8.9 earthquake and tsunami MAR 11 2011 The quake is one of the most powerful ever to hit Japan. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake had a magnitude of 8.9, and occurred at about 230 miles northeast of Tokyo and at a revised depth of about 17 miles. The Japanese Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 8.8, which would make it among the biggest in a century. The quake occurred at 2:46 p.m. Tokyo time and hit off Honshu, Japan's most populous island. The quake was so powerful that buildings in central Tokyo, designed to withstand major earthquakes, swayed."}
{"text": "Let's look up at the stars. Astronomy is a natural science that deals with celestial objects and phenomena that surrounds our atmosphere. Experts say there are more stars in the sky than grains of sand on Earth's beaches. The largest one discovered is VY Canis Majoris, which is about 2,000 times the size of the sun. If it replaced the sun in our solar system it would extend up to Saturn. Today, we celebrate astronomy. When it gets dark out, take a look at what wonderful objects are in the sky. If you have a telescope, blow the dust off of it and put it to good use."}
{"text": "Has anybody over here ever tried the Josephus problem? In Massada, in ancient Greece, it was decided that there were too many prisoners and many should be executed. One prisoner was given a sword and all 1000 prisoners were instructed to stand in a circle. The one with the sword was instructed to kill the man on his left and then pass the sword to the next man on the left, who would then do the same. The circle would continue to get smaller as this continued, and the last man left would be set free. Josephus, one of the prisoners, placed himself at the correct position in the line-up to be the one remaining man at the end of this elimination. At what position did he place himself on the circle? Also, if the last two will be set free, where should Josephus direct his friend to stand? I got the answer 977. Is it correct?? Post your codes too [if you want]"}
{"text": "Go to content Back to top Irish Walled Towns The Viking raiders of the ninth century and the Anglo-Norman invaders of the twelfth built defensive strongholds that over the centuries came to enrich the fabric of Irish life. Welcome to the Events section where you can find out about Irish Walled Towns events. Click on the events articles below for more information. Click here to view the proceedings from previous conferences > Piety, politics and prelates 14th-16th June, Waterford- A conference celebrating the 650th anniversary of the unification of the dioceses of Waterford and Lismore"}
{"text": "The organization of gene circuit genotype space favors plasticity-mediated adaptive evolution. Shapes and colors have the same meanings in the diagram as in Figure 1. Starting from the blue genotype network, it is easier to find a genotype that produces a red alternative phenotype than finding the red genotype network. Many genotypes that produce the red alternative phenotype have direct mutational access to the red genotype network. Such genotypes are neighbors of other genotypes that produce the same alternative phenotype. Among genotypes that produce the red alternative phenotype, a high penetrance is associated to easier access to the red genotype network. Espinosa-Soto et al. BMC Evolutionary Biology 2011 11:5 doi:10.1186/1471-2148-11-5"}
{"text": "I already told you that all angles should be in radians - or you keep getting 2pi all over the place. For a start - your derivative is only correct if \u03c9 is in radians. Look up differentiating trig functions - basics of. Degrees suck in Science. Radians will be used all over the Universe (literally) by any civilisation with Maths but degrees are totally arbitrary. I don't know what those equations mean as you didn't define the variables so it is not possible to derive them. The \"w\" on the left hand side is not omega! And what is the theta? Is this describing a tortional vibration? Those angles aren't the same angles as the angular velocity in the vibration cycle. See how confusing it is when the variables aren't defined."}
{"text": "Found via mental_floss: Pirate flags weren\u2019t always just white skull and crossbones on a field of black. There were many different versions and the symbols on them represented different things. A plain black flag represented the death of a crew member, an hourglass represented the swift passage of time, and a wounded heart indicated danger. The flag to the left is attributed to Blackbeard. Read the other 9 Myths at mental_floss. Image courtesy of: earlg"}
{"text": "GPS tag deployments on Snow petrels (Pagodroma nivea) in 2011 from Bechervaise Island, Mawson Coast and Filla Island, Rauer Group, as part of AAS project 2722. Identifying potential threats from a changing environment on snow petrel populations requires understanding key ecological processes and their driving factors. This project focuses on determining driving factors for the species' at-sea ... distribution and foraging habitat. The data will be linked to spatio-temporally coincident data of biological and physical characteristics of the ecosystem to develop explanatory models and, where possible, predictive models to explore the outcomes of plausible scenarios of future environmental change on snow petrel populations. Tags were deployed on Snow Petrels in the Mawson and Davis areas for tracking purposes."}
{"text": "Monday, February 2, 2009 Flu season is making a slow start this winter. There are widespread cases reported in only two states: Virginia and New Jersey. But, experts say, don't get complacent. Influenza usually ramps up in February, long after many people have forgotten last fall's campaigns to get vaccinated. Last year, there was even a spike in March. The CDC notes that while doctor visits for flu-like symptoms have been below normal all season, they did inch up each week in January. Also, 14 states are reporting what the CDC calls \"regional activity.\" So, flu is making people sick, but just not as many statewide as is usual. Seasonal flu aside, specialists have another worry: Bird flu. The global recession could threaten work to keep the deadly H5N1 strain in check in birds, which in turn limits its spread to people."}
{"text": "COLLUTHUS, a schismatic presbyter in Alexandria during the episcopate of ALEXANDER (312-326), nineteenth patriarch of the See of Saint Mark. In 324 the council convened by Hosius to quell the growing Arian controversy deposed Colluthus for taking upon himself the episcopal function of conferring orders. Ancient sources indicate that Colluthus was not a supporter of Arius, but was himself the leader of a schismatic group. Although Philastrius stated that Colluthus erred in teaching against Isaiah 45:7 that God did not create evil, the exact nature of the beliefs of Colluthus is not known. His activities after 324 are similarly obscure. Click tabs to swap between content that is broken into logical sections."}
{"text": "National Science and Technology Week SNOLAB staff and scientists participated in an event at Science North this weekend as part of National Science and Technology Week. Science North hosted an \"Ask the Scientist\" Day for elementary students and another for families visiting the Science Centre. National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) raises awareness about the importance of science and technology in today\u2019s world--celebrating Canada\u2019s historic and ongoing role as a leader in innovation. The Canada Science and Tecnology Museums Corporation is the national coordinator for NSTW, leading its Steering Committee. NSTW allows thousands of Canadians to celebrate science and technology with over 100 organizations from October 12th to 21st, 2012! |National Science and Technology Week.gif||10.11 KB|"}
{"text": "The simplest definition of biotechnology is \"applied biology.\" The application of biological knowledge and techniques to develop products. It may be further defined as the use of living organisms to make a product or run a process. By this definition, the classic techniques used for plant and animal breeding, fermentation and enzyme purification would be considered biotechnology. Some people use the term only to refer to newer tools of genetic science. In this context, biotechnology may be defined as the use of biotechnical methods to modify the genetic materials of living cells so they will produce new substances or perform new functions. Examples include recombinant DNA technology, in which a copy of a piece of DNA containing one or a few genes is transferred between organisms or \"recombined\" within an organism."}
{"text": "Joseph D. Sloan sloanjd @ wofford.edu Code by imitation Code by careful design\u2014Carpet calculation example We want to calculate the cost of carpet for a room. We'll need the cost of the carpet and the size of the room and we'll get the total cost Let the room be 10 feet by 12 feet and the (lavish) carpet $10 per square foot. The size of the room is 10 x 12 or 120 square feet. The cost of the carpet is 120 x $10 or $1200. The inputs are length and width of the room and the cost of the carpet. Notice we have named two variable in the process. The output is the totalCost of the carpet Calculate the area of the room: area = length * width Calculate the totalCost of the carpet: totalCost = area * cost"}
{"text": "Maybe he's expecting the result to a specific number of decimal places? In which case look at sprintf and the format options... But agreed would be handy to know what the expected output for a given input is. float si(int p,int r,int t) std::cout << \"p = \" << p << \"\\nr = \" << r << \"\\nt = \" << t << std::endl; If the valuesthere are incorrect, there may be a problem with how you write them in. You are not separating the p r and t with comma's when you input them into the program are you? It will only work using spaces, unless you do:"}
{"text": "Reducing an object to simple geometric shapes makes it far easier to draw the object. Once the basic shapes are established it becomes a simple case of judging angles and proportions. Oscar here was drawn around an oval. By first fixing one or two key elements it becomes easy to see where everything else goes. Usually you need to use more than one shape. I started this swan with a distorted rectangle and an oval. Spaces form shapes too and drawing them as such helps to position other elements correctly. By using simplification and a small amount of knowledge of facial proportions I was able to knock up this face in a couple of minutes without reference. If you're totally new to drawing, try some simple shapes like these. OK I cheated with the tree, I used Gimp Paint Studio tree foliage but you get the idea."}
{"text": "Letter to Voetius Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. discussed in biography ...in 1639, involved Descartes in a fierce controversy with the Calvinist theologian Gisbertus Voetius (1589\u20131676) that continued for the rest of Descartes\u2019s life. In his Letter to Voetius of 1648, Descartes made a plea for religious tolerance and the rights of man. Claiming to write not only for Christians but also for Turks\u2014meaning Muslims, libertines,... What made you want to look up \"Letter to Voetius\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Fundamentals of a Mixed Domain Oscilloscope More InfoLess Info By definition, \"integrity\" means \"complete and unimpaired.\" Likewise, a digital signal with good integrity has clean, fast transitions; stable and valid logic levels; accurate placement in time and it would be free of any transients. Evolving technology makes it increasingly difficult for system developers to produce and maintain complete, unimpaired signals in digital systems. The purpose of this application note is to provide some insight into signal integrity-related problems in digital systems, and to describe their causes, characteristics, effects, and solutions."}
{"text": "In spoken language learning, spaced repetition is very popular and quite effective in the long run. Although, everyday use will also accomplish the same result. For example, in the Pimsleur method, you repeat like this: Every: 5 seconds, 25 seconds, 2 minutes, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 5 hours, 1 day, 5 days, 25 days, 4 months, and 2 years. And another I've run across, but unfortunately can't remember the name of, was: - Every minute - Every hour - Every day - Every week - Every month - Every year I have also heard the phrase \"You forget things 7 times before you remember them\", meaning you have to study each thing at least 7 times, before you know it intuitively without refreshing. But they all come down to the fact, that you must study the same thing not just a few times, but several times over a medium-long timespan. Otherwise they will not be stored in the long-term memory of the brain."}
{"text": "In this lecture, we continue to learn about competition, and its implications for the supply curve for different goods. We can use this to construct the market supply curve from firms' supply curves. Now we have all the ingredients for fully understanding the basic supply and demand diagrams that launched our study of economics. Prof. Jonathan Gruber 14.01 Principles of Microeconomics (Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare) Date accessed: 2012-03-01 License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA To view the lecture material accompanying this lecture in a new window, please click the button below. If necessary, use the vertical or horizontal scrollbar in the new window to view more of the material or you can resize the window. To download the above lecture material use this link. (Right-click and select Save Target As or Save Link As.)"}
{"text": "Definitions for appose The verb appose has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts) (place side by side or in close proximity) How to Cite a College Brochure What to Expect From a College English Class Do You Italicize Latin in MLA-Format Papers? What Are the Benefits of Online College? How to Cite the Constitution in APA Format Difference Between MLA & APA Format in Bibliographies Synonym.com \u00a9 2001-2013, Demand Media, all rights reserved. The database is based on Word Net a lexical database for the English language. see"}
{"text": "Oceanic Heat Budget - Three sources of heat have influence on the ocean. Only one is important. - Solar energy--it is about 300 w/m2 - Geologic sources: - Heat generated by the radioactive decay of elements within Earth--it is about 1 micro watt/m2, - Heat left over from Earth's formation, and - Human-induced through the burning of fossil fuels--it is about 3 milliwatt/m2. - Solar energy is by far the most important because it is responsible for 100,000 times the contribution of the remaining two. - The evaporation/precipitation cycle is an important part of the heat energy released into the atmosphere. About 2/3 is evaporated and 1/3 is radiated heat."}
{"text": "Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) originated from Northern Spain. It is a winter annual that is blue-green in color, has a vigorous taproot, and produces bright yellow flowers with sharp, stiff spines surrounding the base of the flower that extend up to \u00be of an inch long. Yellow starthistle grows from 1 inch tall to 4 feet tall. Basal leaves are 1-3 inches long and deeply lobed while upper leaves are smaller and narrower. Stems appear winged and both stem and leaves have a slight whitish nap covering them. Yellow starthistle spreads by seed with a single large plant producing up to 100,000 seeds. Plumed and plumeless seeds disperse at different times. Yellow starthistle Fact Sheet"}
{"text": "A newly-published review of research in the journal Science this week looks at the effects of climate change on Arctic species. Rapid, widespread changes in the Arctic regions, the authors say, have been especially significant to species that depend on the ice for foraging, reproduction, and predator avoidance, such as the hooded seal, ringed seal, Pacific walrus, narwhal, and polar bear. In addition, species once confined to more southerly ranges now are moving northward, invading the upper Arctic zones. \"The Arctic as we know it may soon be a thing of the past,\" said Eric Post, one of the authors of the report. We'll talk to him about the findings. Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer"}
{"text": "Carmen and Don Jos\u00e9 One of opera's most beloved love stories by David Johnson Carmen was a fiery gypsy girl who worked in a cigar factory. An army officer, Don Jos\u00e9, was called to the factory because a fight broke out. He arrested Carmen because she hit another woman. He became enchanted with the exotic Carmen, and let her escape. Don Jos\u00e9 deserted the army and followed Carmen into the mountains. But the beautiful gypsy soon tired of the steadfast Don Jos\u00e9, and she fell in love with Escamillo, a dashing bullfighter. Devastated, Don Jos\u00e9 confronted Carmen outside the bullring. As the crowd cheered Escamillo in the background, Don Jos\u00e9 stabbed Carmen to death. Fact Monster\u2122 Database, \u00a9 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Checking your blood sugar levels often and writing down the results will tell you how well you are managing your diabetes so you can stay as healthy as possible. The best times to check your blood sugar are before meals and at bedtime. Your blood sugar meter may have computer software to help you track your blood sugar level. This is usually available from the manufacturer' s website. Reviewed last on: 2/14/2009 David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine."}
{"text": "tenor drumArticle Free Pass tenor drum, cylindrical drum larger and deeper toned than the closely related snare drum and lacking snares. It is usually about 18 inches (45 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35 cm) in height and is normally beaten with two soft-headed sticks. The heads are tensioned by rope lacings or metal rods. Like the snare drum, the tenor drum descended from the medieval tabor. Though usually associated with military bands, especially since the early 19th century, it occasionally appears in orchestral scores, such as Benjamin Britten\u2019s opera The Rape of Lucretia (1946). What made you want to look up \"tenor drum\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Ninety-two-year-old Col. Charles McGee poses at Oshkosh next to a P-51C \"Red Tail\" Mustang similar to the one he flew as one of the fabled Tuskegee Airmen in WWII. The Army Air Corps 332nd Fighter Group, composed entirely of African-American pilots, painted the tails of all their aircraft red. During the war they flew cover for lumbering B-17 bombers, inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. This 1944 P-51C is one of only four left in existence; it was used as a training craft at several U.S. bases and did not see combat. The Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing restored the P-51C and painted it to look like the famous Red Tail to commemorate the accomplishments of the Tuskegee Airmen."}
{"text": "Brief SummaryRead full entry M. hjorti was originally described from five badly damaged specimens from the North Atlantic, then redescribed by Rancurel (1973) from three squid from the Gulf of Guinea. The species is distinctive and widely distributed but uncertainty exists on the taxonomic status of populations in other oceans. A Mastigoteuthis ... - with two photophores on each eyeball. - with very large fins (length ca 90% of ML)."}
{"text": "Definition of Training, cross Training, cross: Doing two or more aerobic activities such as jogging, bicycling, and swimming on a regular basis.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Drug Medical Dictionary of Terms by Letter Medical Dictionary Term: Find the secrets to longer life."}
{"text": "Portrait of a Young ChildMade in United States, North and Central America Artist/maker unknown, American Oil on canvas Currently not on view 1980-64-7Gift of the estate of Edgar W. and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, 1980 LabelPortraits of children became more popular during the first half of the nineteenth century, reflecting changing attitudes toward childhood. Because of high child mortality rates, many of the portraits were painted posthumously. Whether this example falls into that category is unknown as it contains none of the usual visual clues, such as drooping roses, morning glories, or boats sailing off into the distance. Because children of this period dressed alike until about the age of six, it is only the hairstyle-with its side part and little flip in the back-that identifies the subject as a boy."}
{"text": "Resisting peer pressure Staying true to yourself Teenagers may encounter situations where they feel pressured to do things that may be harmful to them, such as use illicit drugs, drink or join a gang. As a journal writing activity, discuss why it is important for young people to be prepared for situations where they may feel pressured to do something that may have negative effects on their life. Share your thoughts here on the NIE Blogging Zone. Do you experience peer pressure from people you encounter? What challenges do teens face every day in regard to this topic? What are some strategies you use to avoid being pressured?"}
{"text": "And now for something completely different\u2026 or is it? This problem comes from the ancient Greeks (Euclid, to be exact). Suppose you have a rectangle which is one unit tall and has this special property: if you cut off a square piece from the end of the rectangle, you\u2019re left with a smaller rectangle that has the same proportions as the original rectangle. How long is the original rectangle? Maybe this picture will help you see what is going on. Starting with the big blue rectangle at the top, the white square is cut off from the left side, leaving the smaller blue rectangle \u2014 which is just a smaller copy of the big blue rectangle. E-mail me with questions, comments, or solutions, or post them here. Also, if anyone has solved either or both parts of Challenge #4, feel free to post your solution now!"}
{"text": "Photos and VideosMore Photos and Videos South Florida public high school football players are having their cognitive skills assessed. The Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing is a 20-minute, computerized evaluation. It gives doctors a baseline assessment of an athlete's mental abilities so that after an injury, the test can be retaken for a true measure of recovery. The Cleveland Clinic agreed last month to underwrite a pilot program testing Palm Beach County football players before their season starts Monday. Miami-Dade County has been using baseline testing for two years, and Broward County began mandatory testing this year. Doctors say the testing helps them determine the toll concussions take on the brain. Coaches tell The Palm Beach Post that measures to limit contact in football practice are being considered to reduce the risk of concussions."}
{"text": "Chapter 7 Challenges From Linux Shell Scripting Tutorial - A Beginner's handbook - Decide whether the following sentence is true or false: - Linux is rich with filter programs. - A filter is a program that gets most of its data from its standard input and writes its main results to its standard ouput. - A set of processes chained by their standard streams, so that the output of each process feeds directly as input to the next one is called Linux pipeline. - You can run commands one after the other using ; operator. - You can run commands one after the other using && operator. - Second command only runs if first is successful when you use conditional or (||) operator. - A filter is very useful as part of Linux pipes."}
{"text": "Australia\u2019s largest heron with a massive bill. Dark grey/brown with a paler throat and grey legs. Breeding plumage silvery on the foreneck, crest and back. Immature is browner and with no crest. A shy, elusive bird, found in mangroves, tidal mudflats and lowland rivers of tropical Australia. Feeds at low tide by stalking in the shallows. Low and heavy in flight with slow wing beats, neck folded in and with long trailing legs. Call: loud, slow, \u2018croaking\u2019 and a deep rumbling \u2018roar\u2019. Breeds: In solitary pairs spaced about 1 km apart, principally in spring and autumn. Nest deep in the mangroves in a fork, building a stick platform lined by finer twigs and leaves. Lays two eggs. The Great-billed Heron can be found most of the year on the Daintree River, Barratt Creek or the Mossman River."}
{"text": "Researchers in the lab of genome pioneer Craig Venter have built an artificial copy of a bacterium's genome from scratch in the lab. Last year Venter's team transplanted a bacterial genome from one cell into another. The new work, reported this week in the journal Science, marks another step towards being able to create artificial life by inserting an entirely synthetic genome into a bacterial cell. Is it possible to create life from scratch? And is it right? Produced by Karin Vergoth"}
{"text": "HI 211 History of Latin America Prerequisite: EN 101. This survey of major themes in Latin America history covers the cultural, socio-political, and economic systems of pre-Columbian empires, Spanish and Portuguese conquest and colonization, the struggle for independence and integration in the world economy in the 19th century, and industrial and agricultural development to the present. Topics include the nature of encounters between indigenous populations, Europeans, and Africans; wars of conquest; colonial socio-political structures; labor systems; revolutions; neocolonialism; and the role of the military in Latin American politics. A library component is included."}
{"text": "Death By Smog On this day in 1948, an asphyxiating cloud of smog enveloped Donora, Pa., a Monongahela River town of 14,000 people and the location of the Donora Zinc Works and the American Steel and Wire Co. The sulfur dioxide-laden smoke blighted yards and hillsides, and sometimes even made driving difficult. Doctors urged people with breathing problems to leave town, but this was tough because driving was already prohibited. Twenty people were killed, and more than 7,000 were hospitalized or became ill. The event remains one of America's greatest environmental disasters. It spurred federal and state laws, such as the Clean Air Act of 1970, to curb air pollution and deal with health threats caused by pollution. Copyright InteliHealth, Inc., 2012. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Henry Highland Garnet Garnet, Henry Highland (g\u00e4r\u02c8n\u012dt) [key], 1815\u201382, American abolitionist clergyman, b. Kent co., Md. Born a slave, he escaped in 1824 and was educated at the Oneida Institute, Whitesboro, N.Y. He was an eloquent speaker, but his radicalism, particularly in a speech at Buffalo in 1843, in which he called upon slaves to rise and slay their masters, caused his influence to decline. He was opposed and superseded in leadership by the more moderate Frederick Douglass. Garnet served as a Presbyterian pastor in Troy, N.Y., in New York City, and in Washington, D.C. In 1881 he was appointed minister to Liberia, but he died two months after his arrival there. See study by E. Ofari (1972). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Definition of Human T-lymphotropic virus type I Human T-lymphotropic virus type I: (HTLV-I) A virus often referred to simply as the human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV). HTLV-II stands for human T-lymphotropic virus type II, which is closely related to HTLV-I. HTLV-III is now known as the human immunodeficiency virus or HIV. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Good news: cancer incidence is declining for all Americans. Sobering and perplexing fact: African-Americans are more likely than white Americans to be diagnosed with, and die from, cancer. In fact, the mortality rate for blacks has been higher for years. In 2010 the trend continued; 216 of every 100,000 blacks died of cancer, compared to 177 of every 100,000 whites. The disparity is unexplained but researchers suspect economic, cultural and medical factors. Today\u2019s infographic lays out the numbers; click on the image above to see it full-size. And for a deeper dive into the issues surrounding cancer in America, see \u201cWhat Do Others Say?\u201d below. On another note, Face the Facts USA offers you issue briefs and discussion guides produced with our associate, AmericaSpeaks. Visit the Discussions page to browse and download."}
{"text": "The efforts of volunteers to increase public awareness of invasive plant issues are invaluable in protecting native plants, animals, and their habitats in the Refuge System. \u2013 Jenny Ericson, Invasive Species Volunteer Coordinator, USFWS What\u2019s It All About? This module on Public Outreach will provide you with a look at - understanding the audience as learners - how to engage an audience during a presentation - the nuts and bolts of an effective presentation - a PowerPoint slide show and interactive activities that can be used for giving a presentation - online resources of invasive plant information for a presentation"}
{"text": "Useful Reference Works Horse Sense: 4. How Much Does a Horse need to Eat? The average I have been told all my life, in feeding stock with hay, is that a horse needs 25 pounds of rough feed a day. That means, in order to maintain his weight, fitness, and good tone, he needs to consume 25 lbs of roughage, meaning grass or hay, each day. Grain is NOT a substitute for good feed. It is merely a supplement, and does not fill the ol' belly any more than a granola bar. Of course, like people, individual horses differ in their actual calorie requirement, and the richness of the feed must also be taken into account. (i.e. alfalfa has more calories per pound than plain grass hay.) Adjustments must therefore be made according to the type of feed, the animal's level of activity, and how easily he maintains his body weight."}
{"text": "News Item Detail Page The Discovery of the Higgs Boson July 12, 2012 Aug 04, 2012 Scientists working with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) may have made one of the biggest discoveries in recent particle physics. They have discovered evidence of the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle that is a linchpin of the theory that unifies the forces of electromagnetism and radioactive decay \u2013 and that is also the mechanism through which everything \u2013 from atoms to soap bubbles to galaxies \u2013 acquires mass. How might this have an impact on the scientific community; and why is the Higgs boson important?"}
{"text": "With lengths of 40-50 feet and jaws studded with 6-inch teeth, these powerful predators were extraordinarily equipped to feed upon a variety of dinosaurs. In fact, dinosaur bones have been found here that are heavily damaged and covered with distinctive crocodile bite marks! Just like modern day crocodilians, Deinosuchus riograndensis probably hunted by ambush...lying submerged near shore, and violently seizing large dinosaurs as they foraged amid the vegetation of Big Bend's ancient swamps. The magnificent skull of Deinosuchus is on display at the Dallas Museum of Natural History. Did You Know? In 1935, Conrad Wirth, later the director of the National Park Service, said this of Persimmon Gap in Big Bend National Park, \u201cThere will probably always be a road from Marathon through . . . Persimmon Gap, which is a very fine and natural gateway to the Park.\u201d More..."}
{"text": "English to English 1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer 2. lessen in force or effect soften a shock|break a fall 3. give in, as to influence or pressure 4. protect from impact cushion the blow 5. make less severe or harsh He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears 6. make soft or softer This liquid will soften your laundry 7. become soft or softer The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it 8. To make soft or more soft. 9. To become soft or softened, or less rude, harsh, severe, or obdurate."}
{"text": "Like this page? Send it to a friend! This site, for students of Higher English, focuses on Robin Jenkins' novel The Cone-Gatherers. Using extracts from the book, we take you step-by-step through the process of literary interpretation, leaving you confident and ready for the exam. We recommend the enhanced version of the site, which features interactive textual analysis and audio elements. The standard version contains the same core material but in a simpler format. Choose the version of the site you'd like to access."}
{"text": "The Battle of Hurtgen Forest was fought between the US 1st Army, under the command of General Courtney Hodges, and the German 275th and 353rd Infantry Divisions, led by General Hans Schmidt, from September 19, 1944, to December 15, 1944, during World War II. This inconclusive battle that had no victor took place in the Hurtgen Forest (H\u00fcrtgenwald), along the border between Germany and Belgium, in the southwest corner of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is up to you to determine the victor! This WILL BE a Military Simulation Event. Generals will be given a complete set of \"Orders\" from TAW Central Command If you are interested in being a General for this event Do Not Register. Email TAW@TAWScenarios.com for information."}
{"text": "|Occultation of Anahita| The globe of the Earth is centered on the location at the time of conjunction, and shows the footprint of the shadow at intervals on either side of conjunction. The interval depends on the length of the occultation, with lighter footprints at the start. The first and last footprints are offset by 1s and are drawn in red, which shows where on the Earth the occultation begins and ends. Note these first and last red footprints are very small. The Astronomical Almanac Online!"}
{"text": "The New Jersey Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring is involved in many aspects of the State's coastal water quality. It's roles include monitoring for compliance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program, coordination of coastal bathing beach monitoring, removal of trash from coastal beaches, evaluation of the ecological health of the coastal waters, and monitoring to identify and track pollution sources impacting the State's coastal waters."}
{"text": "Learning to write is like learning a new language. It can be done by breaking tasks into small manageable chunks. With a bit of help and patience, new skills are acquired and the essay form is mastered. I am a certificated high school English teacher, but earn my living by writing. I understand the frustrations students face -- narrowing a topic, constructing a thesis, organizing material, and creating compelling transitions and conclusions. Learning to write clearly can make you a better thinker, a better reader, and a more successful student. Even though I love to read, I understand that many students struggle. Reading with someone to help explain vocabulary and understand themes can help in preparing for class, reviewing for tests, and earning good grades. back to top"}
{"text": "Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (abbreviated J. Acoust. Soc. Am. or JASA) is a scientific journal in the field of acoustics, published by the Acoustical Society of America. It contains technical articles on sound, vibration, speech and other topics. Access to articles is by subscription or purchase, though most universities have access. Children with hearing loss struggle to hear in noisy school classrooms, even with the help of hearing aids and other devices to amplify their teacher's voice. Training the brain to filter out background noise and thus understand ... Health Feb 11, 2013 | not rated yet | 0"}
{"text": "measure from A to B, fold her tape in four and mark off the point E, which is thus one quarter of the side. Then, in the same way, mark off the point F, one-fourth of the side AD. Now, if she makes EG equal to AF, and GH equal to EF, then AH is the required width for the path in order that the bed shall be exactly half the area of the garden. exact numerical measurement can only be obtained when the sum of the squares of the two sides is a square number. Thus, if the garden measured 12 poles by 5 poles (where the squares of 12 and 5, 144 and 25, sum to 169, the square of 13), then 12 added to 5, less 13, would equal four, and a quarter of this, 1 pole, would be the width of the"}
{"text": "Why Set & Save? Just click \"Add to Set & Save\" when placing items in your cart. Pepper berries come from a woody climbing vine and grow in spike-like clusters. Immature berries are harvested, fermented and dried. In earlier times (1000 B.C. to 1000 A.D.) Pepper was so valuable that it was used as a currency, like gold."}
{"text": "Ernie is walking (or running or jumping or flying or dancing) and he falls (or trips or slips or tumbles). He hurt his nose (or knee or hand or forehead). What happened? Why is he crying? Where does it hurt? Where will you put the band-aid? Do you need a big band-aid or a little band-aid? This was one of my favorite lessons when talking about body parts and all that was needed was a doll and a box of band-aids. Label body parts and actions, use appropriate verb tense, answer questions, increase utterance length, and turn taking are some of the objectives that could be covered during this activity. A note of caution - I did have one student who was sensitive to latex so she used a plastic band-aid from an old Fisher - Price doctor's bag. However, latex free band-aids can be found at most pharmacies."}
{"text": "Free Printable science brain teasers for middle school Looking for science brain teasers for middle school free printables? You've found them! These printable science brain teasers for middle school are totally free, so print as many as you like! If you can't find the item you are looking for, please suggest an item! Related Searches: printable witch mask, printable free printable meter stick, printable a draw a line, printable black and white stationary, printable coldplay the scientist piano sheet, printable super mario bros invitations, printable clarinet lady gaga, printable printable homonym worksheet, printable blank stave, printable bath"}
{"text": "Irrigating efficiently is important for achieving high yield and quality and for minimising effects on the environment. Under-irrigation will compromise yields while over-irrigation can affect root quality, promote excessive fertiliser use, and possibly result in pollution of groundwater and surface water. The following sections give guideline crop factors for irrigating specific vegetable crops. This information is derived from Department of Agriculture and Food Research conducted on the sandy soils of the Swan Coastal Plain. See guidelines for irrigating the following crops:"}
{"text": "Bacteria can organize into structured communities, called biofilms, that protect them from antibiotics and from immune attack by the host. The biofilms are embedded in a matrix containing a complex mixture of macromolecules including exopolysaccharides and proteins. In the February 22 Science, Whitchurch et al. report that extracellular DNA is a major component of the biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Science 2002, 295:1487). They demonstrate that adding DNase I to P. aeruginosa cultures inhibited biofilm formation and bacterial colonization. The enzyme could also dissolve established biofilms. The extracellular DNA is thought to be derived from membrane vesicles. Whitchurch et al. propose that DNase I treatment may be beneficial to prevent biofilm formation in infection-linked diseases such as cystic fibrosis."}
{"text": "Basics of Cams Cams are meant to protect small to large cracks. Cams provide (to a limited extent) multi-directional protection. Cams work by contracting two set of lobes then placing the cams into a crack smaller than the expanded lobes. By releasing the trigger, the springs push the cam lobes against the sides of a crack. Cams allow you to make placements in parallel cracks (parallel cracks are difficult to protect with passive protection). The force of the lobes on the rock increases proportionally with the weight being pulled down on the cam (making a solid placement). Cams are also known as SLCD's, \"spring loaded camming devices\".Full Article"}
{"text": "Wonsan (w\u016dn\u02c8s\u00e4n) [key], Jap. Gensan, city (1993 pop. 300,148), capital of Kangwon prov., SE North Korea, on the Sea of Japan (or East Sea). It is a major port and naval base, with a natural harbor protected by a line of islands. The city has important fish and fish-processing industries. Oil refining, rice processing, and the manufacture of locomotives, textiles, ships, chemicals, and leather goods are also important. Opened to foreign trade in 1883, Wonsan became a Japanese naval base in World War II. It suffered heavy damage during the Korean War. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Korean Political Geography"}
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{"text": "Since her death in 1979, the woman who discovered what the universe is made of has not so much as received a memorial plaque. Her newspaper obituaries do not mention her greatest discovery. [\u2026] Every high school student knows that Isaac Newton discovered gravity, that Charles Darwin discovered evolution, and that Albert Einstein discovered the relativity of time. But when it comes to the composition of our universe, the textbooks simply say that the most abundant atom in the universe is hydrogen. And no one ever wonders how we know. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, a truly extraordinary woman."}
{"text": "Our Pericarditis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Pericarditis Definition of Pericarditis Pericarditis: Inflammation of the lining around the heart (the pericardium) that causes chest pain and accumulation of fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). There are many causes of pericarditis, including infections, injury, radiation treatment, and chronic diseases. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "This page is part of the column edited by Annie and John Selden. It gives complete citations for the mathematics education research (and other) articles mentioned. Other references will be included from time-to-time. Annotated Bibliography on Constructivism Preservice Teachers' Conceptions of Mathematics and How to Teach it What Does it Take to be an Expert Problem Solver? Why Mathematics Education Research Papers are Accepted or Rejected"}
{"text": "Description from Flora of China Shrubs or trees, deciduous; buds conspicuous, narrowly conical, with several scales. Leaves simple, petiolate, stipulate, venation camptodromous, margin entire or serrate. Racemes terminal; bracts caducous. Hypanthium campanulate. Sepals 5, margin entire. Petals 5, white, oblong or lanceolate, slender. Stamens 10\u201320. Ovary inferior or semi-inferior, 2\u20135-loculed, with 2 ovules per locule, separated by a false partition from back of locule; styles 2\u20135, partly connate or free. Fruit a small berrylike pome, bluish black to dark purple, usually juicy and sweet, incompletely 4\u201310-loculed, with one seed in each locule, crowned by persistent, usually recurved sepals. About 25 species: Asia, Europe, North America; two species (one endemic) in China. (Authors: Gu Cuizhi (Ku Tsue-chih); Stephen A. Spongberg)"}
{"text": "Jeramy S. Gee Philosophical consideration of some of the main moral problems of modern society and civilization, such as abortion, euthanasia, war, and capital punishment. Topics vary. This course is an introduction to moral philosophy through an examination of some contemporary moral issues. We will learn about different normative theories like Kantian Deontology, Utilitarianism, and Virtue Ethics as we examine moral issues surrounding topics ranging from censorship, war, the environment, and poverty. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate what others have argued with regard to these topics as well as construct their own arguments and evaluate their own beliefs. Student learning goals General method of instruction Class assignments and grading"}
{"text": "Learning is a part of life. There's always something we've never before encountered. Do you remember the first time you had to set the clock in your car? Do you remember what it was like to get your first computer or iPad? We've all laughed about the trouble associated with programming a DVD (or VHS) recorder. So, since learning is such an integral part of life, how can we become more efficient learners? It all begins with an understanding of how adults learn. Learning is motivated by cognitive dissonance. That's just our way of identifying gap between what we know and what we need to know. If there isn't a gap, learning won't take place. So, the first step to learning something new is to identify the gap."}
{"text": "Dryococelus australis, commonly known as the Lord Howe Island stick insect or tree lobster, is a species of stick insect which lives on the Lord Howe Island Group. It was thought to be extinct by 1930, only to be rediscovered in 2001 (this phenomenon is known as the Lazarus effect). It is extinct in its largest habitat, Lord Howe Island, and has been called \"the rarest insect in the world\", as the rediscovered population consisted of 24 individuals living on the small islet of Ball's Pyramid. During man\u2019s exploits through out history, a great number of species were driven to extinction, either by excessive hunting, habitat destruction, disease or pest introductions and so on. There are currently around 11,000 animal species listed as endangered, and the list is getting ever thicker each day. During the past few decades, as awareness to [...]"}
{"text": "California Beetle Project > Species Pages > Narpus angustus Scientific name: Narpus angustus Casey Images (click to enlarge) What it looks like: 3-4 mm in length. Its body is dark brown with striae, or shallow punctures, running the length of its elytra. The rows of striae alternate with rows of light brown, short hairs. Where you'll find it: This beetle is found throughout the coastal California mountain ranges, in large, clear, rapid streams. Natural History: These beetles are abundant where bars of coarse gravel drop off into deep pools. Both the adults and the larvae are aquatic. This page was written by Maren Farnum, a 2005 California Beetle Project intern."}
{"text": "A modern dictionary of Catholic terms, both common and obscure. Find accurate definitions of words and phrases. A free act in which a person agrees to do, accept, or reject something. commonly distinguished from assent, which properly belongs in the mind. consent of the will may be partial or total, and only when total, or complete, is a person held fully responsible for is or her actions. Thus it requires full consent for a gravely wrong action to become a mortal sin. (Etym. Latin consentire, to agree to.) All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, \u00a9 Eternal Life. Used with permission."}
{"text": "Inverse[m] gives the inverse of a square matrix m. Inverse works on both symbolic and numerical matrices. For matrices with approximate real or complex numbers, the inverse is generated to the maximum possible precision given the input. A warning is given for ill-conditioned matrices. Inverse[m, Modulus->n] evaluates the inverse modulo n. Inverse[m, ZeroTest -> test] evaluates test[ m[[i, j]] ] to determine whether matrix elements are zero. The default setting is ZeroTest -> (# == 0 &). A Method option can also be given. Possible settings are as for LinearSolve. See Section 1.8.3 and Section 3.7.6. Implementation Notes: see Section A.9.4 and Section A.9.4. See also: PseudoInverse, LinearSolve, RowReduce, NullSpace, LinearSolveFunction. Related package: LinearAlgebra`Tridiagonal`. New in Version 1; modified in 3."}
{"text": "Our bodies naturally suppress free radicals with Vitamins A, C, E and the mineral Selenium. These antioxidants work together to neutralize highly reactive molecules. Even a balanced diet may not provide all of the antioxidants the body will use. ACES provide the body with armament for a four-point attack. Beta-Carotene quenches singlet oxygen molecules. Vitamin C protects tissue and blood components. Vitamin E protects cell membranes. Selenium is a vital building block in the structure of glutathione peroxidase, one of the body's antioxidant enzymes. Research indicates that together these nutrients are more effective than when taken individually."}
{"text": "Tricuspid describes something with three points, tips or flaps.(adjective) An example of tricuspid is a molar tooth with three cusps. The definition of a tricuspid is a tooth with three cusps, or a valve with three flaps.(noun) An example of a tricuspid is the valve in the human heart between the right atrium and ventricle. See tricuspid in Webster's New World College Dictionary Origin: L tricuspis (gen. tricuspidis): see tri- & cusp See tricuspid in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Origin: From Latin tricuspis, tricuspid-, having three points Origin: : tri-, tri- Origin: + cuspis, point. Learn more about tricuspid"}
{"text": "Yakko: a manservant to a samurai. Yakusha-e (Actor pictures): painting or print of an actor. Yoko-e (Horizontal picture; also called yoko-ban): prints with a horizontal format. Yokohama: a port near Edo, opened to foreigners in 1859. Yokohama-e (Yokohama pictures): late style of ukiyo-e which was popular between 1860 and 1880 and which illustrated scenes of Yokohama in the late Edo and the early Meiji. Yoshiwara: name of the licensed quarter in Edo. Yukata: an informal cotton kimono or bathrobe. back to top"}
{"text": "Modern surgical techniques have come a long way in recent years. Fiber optics allow ear surgeons to perform delicate operations that would have been unheard of just decades ago. One of the most common procedures is known as myringotomy (MERE-IN-JOT-OH-ME), an operation that involves making a small hole in the eardrum and passing a tube through to drain excess fluid from the middle ear. It's particularly useful in treating children with ear infections. While many hearing disorders can be treated with antibiotics or other drugs, surgery may still be necessary in extreme cases. Most ear surgery is now considered to be both simple and safe. See an ear, nose and throat specialist when you detect the first sign of hearing loss, dizzy spells or other symptoms of ear ailments. If surgery is necessary, the doctor will explain the procedure."}
{"text": "MTI Micro Fuel Cells' new Mobion technology solves a key hurdle in the manufacturing of fuel cells for notebook PCs and handheld devices, according to its creators. \"[COLOR=#1951B9]Fuel cells produce power when a mixture of methanol and water enters the cell and reacts with oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and more water. Much of the early work in fuel-cell technology has used a series of pumps and valves to return the excess water produced in the reaction back to the methanol reservoir, where the two liquids mix and are returned to the fuel cell.[/COLOR]\" MTI claims the Mobion fuel cells will extend a device's operating life by 2.5 times as many hours as provided by a standard lithium ion battery."}
{"text": "Some terminals have the ability to make the cursor invisible, or to enhance it. Enhancing the cursor is often done by programs that plan to use the cursor to indicate to the user a position of interest that may be anywhere on the screen--for example, the Emacs editor enhances the cursor on entry. Such programs should always restore the cursor to normal on exit. If you define either `vs' or `vi', you must also define `ve'. Go to the first, previous, next, last section, table of contents."}
{"text": "On December 3, 2012, the planets Mercury, Venus, and Saturn will align with the Giza Pyramids in Egypt. This will be the first planetary/pyramid alignment in 2,737 years! Now, the three Giza pyramids are also in perfect alignment with the three stars of Orion\u2019s belt. In 1983, Robert Bauval proposed this Orion correlation theory and published this idea in Discussions in Egyptology in 1989. The Giza pyramids were built in the 3rd millennium B.C. The alignment is very curious. Could the Egyptians have built the Giza pyramids that way on purpose?"}
{"text": "Brief SummaryRead full entry Ornithodoros species are soft ticks (Family Argasidae). Included in this genus are several important vectors of tick-borne relapsing fever in humans, as well as parasites of domestic and wild mammals. Like other argasids, Ornithodoros ticks have multihost life cycles. Argasid ticks have two or more nymphal stages, each requiring a blood meal from a host. Unlike the ixodid (hard) ticks, which stay attached to their hosts for up to several days while feeding, most argasid ticks are adapted to feeding rapidly (for about an hour), then dropping off the host. Two Ornithodoros species of public health concern in the United States, Ornithodoros hermsi and O. turicata, are vectors of tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) spirochetes. In Africa, Ornithodoros moubata (and possibly several related species) are important vectors of TBRF spirochetes (Cutler et al. 2009)."}
{"text": "is a group of islands in the South Pacific. The main Island Grande Terre is surrounded by the world's largest lagoon and sits inside the second largest coral reef on Earth. There are smaller islands around the main island including the Loyalty Island Group and the stunning, Isle of Pines. New Caledonia is also one of the world's top \"biodiversity hotspots\" with over 76% of it's plants being endemic. Noumea the biggest city shows off New Caledonia's French culture, and outside of that are areas that are still relatively untouched with the native Kanak culture still intact. Click on our photos above to explore this South Pacific paradise and learn about its unique cultures. This web site, logo, name, content, photos, and design are protected by international copyright law. Original versions of our photos can be purchased & web versions can be shared subject to conditions."}
{"text": "Discover Your Blip. What do you want to watch? Four different gases are in a mixture. Determine how many moles of each gas are present and ad them all together to do the calculation in the problem. The exact chemical identity of the gases is not material to most gas law problems. The ChemTeam provides study resources in all standard topics for students in high school and Advanced Placement chemistry. Discover the best in original web series. \u00a9 2013 Blip Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved."}
{"text": "The graph below shows the velocities of two objects of equal mass as a function of time. Forces FA, FB, ... FF acted on the objects during intervals A, B, ... F. Which of the statements below are correct descriptions of the magnitudes of the forces? (If A and E are, and the others are not, enter TFFFT)."}
{"text": "ancient city-state in the NE Peloponnesus: it dominated the Peloponnesus from the 7th cent. until the rise of Sparta See Argos in American Heritage Dictionary 4 A city of ancient Greece in the northeast Peloponnesus near the head of the Gulf of Argolis. Inhabited from the early Bronze Age, it was one of the most powerful cities of ancient Greece until the rise of Sparta."}
{"text": "Translate hang-glider | into French | into German | into Italian Definition of hang-glider an unpowered flying apparatus for a single person, consisting of a frame with a fabric aerofoil stretched over it. The operator is suspended from a harness below and controls flight by body movement. a person flying a hang-glider."}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary - Anything that intercepts another - A fast, maneuverable fighter aircraft designed to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft before they can attack - A guided missile designed to intercept and destroy enemy missiles - In Architecture / Engineering, A device to trap, remove, or separate deleterious, hazardous, or undesirable matter (such as oil, grease, gasoline, sand, and sediment) from normal waste conveyed through it, permitting normal sewage or liquid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity."}
{"text": "What causes morning sickness in pregnancy? As many pregnant women know, the bouts of nausea and vomiting that are commonly called \"morning sickness\" can happen any time of day. An estimated 60 to 80 percent of women experience this symptom of early pregnancy, which may be caused by hormonal changes and can be aggravated by stress or fatigue. For most women, the nausea and vomiting fade by the 17th week of pregnancy. In rare cases, a pregnant woman will experience morning sickness well past this point. Even more rare is hyperemesis gravidarum, a very severe form of morning sickness that prevents a pregnant woman from keeping in the fluids or nutrition she needs. This condition requires medical treatment."}
{"text": "Career as a wandmaker Geraint took up the family business in London, studying further into wandlore and becoming an accomplished wandmaker. He considered it an honour to match a witch or wizard with a wand made from the wood of the cypress tree because it indicated he had met someone who was going to die heroically, and left that fact in his writings. - \"Geraint\" is a name of unknown origin, possibly a Welsh form of the Late Roman name \"Gerontius\" deriving from Greek \u03b3\u03b5\u03c1\u03c9\u03bd (geron), meaning \"old man\". Geraint was the name of a figure various Welsh legends. He was also incorprorated into later Arthurian tales as one of the knights of the Round Table and the husband of Enid. - Pottermore (Mentioned only)"}
{"text": "- crypt(word, salt) -> string word will usually be a user's password. salt is a 2-character string which will be used to select one of 4096 variations of DES. The characters in salt must be either \".\", \"/\", or an alphanumeric character. Returns the hashed password as a string, which will be composed of characters from the same alphabet as the salt."}
{"text": "Who would have thought that a suffrage parade would attract mass attention in 2012? This happened in the UK recently when descendants of suffragettes and others marched at the Olympic opening ceremonies. It\u2019s not the best video (see link below) possible, but it gives a feel for how it must have been for the suffrage marchers. It\u2019s not surprising that the event was a life-changing experience for most, propelling them to future involvement in the political process, just as their grandmothers and great grandmothers were involved. Take a look at some of these articles from the UK. English women are also planning to continue with the suffrage theme and march on Parliament in October 2012 to draw attention to the backsliding relative to women\u2019s rights! This isn\u2019t the first time when protestors have showed up dressed as suffragettes. Check out this example in the UK in 2010."}
{"text": "(En espa\u00f1ol: Nefropat\u00eda) Having diabetes for many years can damage small blood vessels throughout a person's body. This can affect several organs, including the kidneys. It is more likely to happen if a person's diabetes isn't well controlled. Kidney disease caused by diabetes is called diabetic nephropathy."}
{"text": "IC is an abbreviation for: Find a translation for IC in other languages: Select another language: What does IC mean? - a suffix forming adjectives from other parts of speech, occurring orig. in Greek and Latin loanwords (metallic; poetic; archaic; public) and, on this model, used as an adjective-forming suffix with the particular senses \u201chaving some characteristics of\u201d (opposed to the simple attributive use of the base noun) (balletic; sophomoric); \u201cin the style of\u201d (Byronic; Miltonic); \u201cpertaining to a family of peoples or languages\u201d (Finnic; Semitic; Turkic)."}
{"text": "11 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for Testsby Lindsay Hutton To help children prepare adequately for tests (whether teacher-made or standardized), you can do several things to provide support and create a positive test-taking experience. 1 of 12 Study the Material The best way to prepare for tests is to study, know the work, and take the right courses. Next: Help Your Child Relax More on: Testing"}
{"text": "a) What happened if fluid frictiondoes not exist in the Sea? b) In which type of frames Newton\u2019sLaws are c) Can we say that a reference frameattached to the surface of the earth is an inertial referenceframe? Give your argument. d) It is often said that Newton\u2019sfirst and second laws imply that it is impossible to use the lawsof mechanics to tell if you are standing still or moving with aconstant velocity Q.2:. A 6-kg box on a frictionless horizontal surface isattached to a horizontal spring with a force constant of 800N/m. Ifthe spring is stretched 4 cm from its equilibrium length, what isthe acceleration of the box?"}
{"text": "An estimation of the galaxy's span resulted in a conclusion of 150,000 light years, which is slightly larger than the Milky Way. The Cartwheel galaxy shows non-thermal radio and optical spokes, but they are not the same spokes. The galaxy was once a normal spiral galaxy like the Milky Way before it apparently underwent a head-on collision with a smaller companion approximately 200 million years ago (i.e., 200 million years prior to the image). When the nearby galaxy passed through the Cartwheel Galaxy, the force of the collision caused a powerful shock wave through the galaxy, like a rock being tossed into a sandbed. Moving at high speed, the shock wave swept up gas and dust, creating a starburst around the galaxy's center portion that were unscathed. This... Read More"}
{"text": "NEW YORK (AP) -- There is wonder in numbers, and the curators of a new museum in New York City hope to prove it. The National Museum of Mathematics opened to the public Saturday in Manhattan. The museum is aimed at kids aged 8 to 13, and curators have given the place a playground feel. The 40 exhibits include a \"wall of fire\" made up of laser lights that teaches kids about geometry and a square-wheeled tricycle that still manages to produce a smooth ride thanks to a wavy track. Founder Glen Whitney says the idea is to show people the \"fun, beautiful\" things done with mathematics. The museum occupies the first two floors of an office tower across from Madison Square Park. Tickets are $15 for adults and $9 for children."}
{"text": "Convert the angle in degrees (or grads) to radians, and vice versa. Angular measurements are commonly expressed in units of degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS). This converter can be useful on all types of angle designation conversions: radians - grads - degrees (both, decimal form and degree, minutes, seconds form). Enter a numeric value appropriate for the designation you want to calculate and convert. The values returned will be for all of the other designations. To convert degrees to radians, multiply the degrees by pi/180. To convert grads to radians, multiply the grads by pi/200. Pi is equal to a circle's circumference divided by its diameter, where pi equals 3.141592653589793..."}
{"text": "Titanic Sinks Four Hours After Hitting Iceberg Survival Facts: If you were a third class passenger, your chance of survival was 25 percent First class passengers had a 62 percent survival rate. Second class passengers had a 41 percent survival rate. The crew had a 24 percent survival rate. Fun Fact: What happened to the iceberg? Bonus: Images of the Titanic wreck made by stitching together hundreds of optical and sonar images collected by robots via Scientific American Woods Whole Oceanographic Institute, and National Geographic. Image: April 16, 1912 edition of the New York Times."}
{"text": "Soil contamination and food safety fears after Japan\u2019s Fukushima disaster have caused many Japanese farmers to take a hit, and now there\u2019s another crop at risk. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, green tea exports from part of Japan\u2019s tea making region have been banned due to high radiation levels detected. The ban includes parts of the regions of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Tochigi, as well as Ibaraki in its entirety. Green tea plantations were apparently among the first to have noticeable radiation, and sample tests discovered nearly 570 becquerels of cesium per KG in various leaves. The legal limit is 500. A variety of products have been affected by radiation in Japan, ranging from milk to spinach, but Japanese authorities are still assuring the public as well as export nations that it is putting strict regulations on products."}
{"text": "Security Education at Microsoft To build secure products, any group of developers needs to be aware of the current threats that these products face. Developers need to know the attack vectors that hackers typically use. They need to know how to analyze their products with certain threats in mind and how to mitigate those threats. They need to know the tools and techniques for increasing the security of the code base. In 2002, Microsoft introduced the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), which infuses security and privacy into the software development lifecycle of Microsoft products."}
{"text": "Offset is the term used for two different measurements related to the running gear of a vehicle. In a steering system, offset is the distance between the centre of the tyre contact patch and the point where the steering axis hits the ground. This is also known as steering offset or scrub radius. In wheel design, offset is the distance between the centre plane of the wheel and the mounting face which sits flush against the wheel hub. If the mounting face is inboard of the wheel's centre plane, the wheel has positive offset (also known as outset). If the mounting face is outboard of the centre of the wheel, there is negative offset (also known as inset). Choose a letter from the Jargonbuster Choose from above to see the list of jargon for that letter, or see the full Jargonbuster list here"}
{"text": "treble, highest part in choral music, thus corresponding in pitch to soprano, but associated with the voice of a boy or a girl. The term appeared in 15th-century English polyphony, probably as an anglicization of the Latin triplum, the name given in medieval polyphony to the part that was often the highest (see motet). The treble clef, however, is the G clef, one of the two clefs commonly used today for vocal music and for most instrumental music. The soprano clef is a C clef placing middle C on the bottom line of the staff; it was used in vocal music as late as Bach's time but is now nearly obsolete for voice. See musical notation. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on treble from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Music: Theory, Forms, and Instruments"}
{"text": "\u00a9 NASA, CXC, M. Weiss. When cosmic microwave photons pass through a galaxy cluster, about 1 percent of them scatter off of hot electrons in the gas filling the space between galaxies in the cluster. This is called the \"Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect.\" When the photons scatter, they gain energy from the electrons. Thus, galaxy clusters appear in a map of the CMB as cold spots at the original photon frequency, and hot spots at a higher frequency. Microwave telescopes such as the South Pole Telescope can detect galaxy clusters using the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich effect, while x-ray telescopes such as Chandra can map the hot gas that scattered the CMB photons. These measurements together allow astronomers to measure the growth of structure in the universe. (Unit: 11)"}
{"text": "by wpengine on January 20, 2011 Discuss this palindrome in the comments below. Previous post: Mad as Adam. Next post: Marge lets Norah see Sharon\u2019s telegram. palindrome: A word, phrase, verse, or sentence that reads the same backward or forward. For example: A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!"}
{"text": "Inheritance from builtin list and override of methods. fredrik at pythonware.com Mon Nov 27 15:58:25 CET 2006 Michalis Giannakidis wrote: >> \"obj[index] = value\" maps to \"obj.__setitem__(index, value)\". reading >> the documentation might help; start here: > In this documentation page it also says: > then x[i] is equivalent3.2 to x.__getitem__(i). > This, and other statements, are only roughly true for instances of new-style > So which statements are actually true for new style classes? > Is l=1 completely different from l.append(1) or maybe insert? l.append(1) is a method call. L=1 is syntactic sugar for a *different* method call. why is this so hard to understand? More information about the Python-list"}
{"text": "Definition of Sequester Sequester: 1. In medicine, to set apart, detach or separate a small portion of tissue from the rest. May be naturally occurring or iatrogenic. 2. In bone, for a piece of dead bone to separate from the sound bone. 3. In biochemistry, to isolate a constituent of a system by chelation or other means. From the French sequester, from the late Latin sequestrare, meaning to place in safe keeping. Last Editorial Review: 9/20/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Here Fido \u2013 Fetch!Posted: May 25, 2012 And you guessed it, the topic for today is the boomerang. Some boomerang facts you might not have known: - Boomerangs are not solely native to Australia \u2013 Boomerangs have been found world-wide, including Egypt. Our favourite pharaoh, King Tut possessed a few boomerangs, some plated in gold \u2013 now that\u2019s my kind of stick! - Not all boomerangs are designed to return \u2013 there are two types: \u2018returning\u2019 and \u2018hunting\u2019. The non returning \u2018hunting\u2019 variety are typically used to knock down the prey and travel straight, rather than curved. - The oldest ever found boomerang is about 30,000 years old and was found in a cave in Poland. It was made from a mammoth\u2019s tusk - The smallest boomerang to travel over 20m was weeny s a teeny-48mm"}
{"text": "BioFlow, a handheld biological threat detection system under development at The Mitre Corporation's Bio-Nano Laboratory could one day help emergency response teams identify biological threats on site, saving time, money and possibly lives. Mitre engineers have demonstrated the concept for several government sponsors, including the Defense and Homeland Security departments. BioFlow combines existing technology and sampling techniques to identify a variety of threats, including bacterial agents that cause anthrax, viruses and clinical markers such as thyroid stimulating hormone. Furthermore, it could identify targets in a range of samples, including water, soil, blood or urine. The BioFlow process relies on anti-body-coated magnetic microspheres to extract and identify specific targets, such as bacteria, hormones or viruses."}
{"text": "|Name: _____________________________||Period: ___________________________| This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics. Short Answer Questions Directions: Answer the question with a short answer. 1. Who talks about opening a tea shop? 2. Which of the following statements does Beatrice make about her father? 3. What is the subject of the phone call that Beatrice receives in Act 1? 4. What is Beatrice's final line in the play? 5. After the Science Fair, Beatrice's demeanor can best be described as: Short Essay Questions Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph. 1. Briefly describe Beatrice's recurring nightmare. 2. What is the business scheme that Beatrice is preoccupied with in Act 2?... This section contains 1,280 words| (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "Tuesday, January 20, 2009 how to: grow hope I've been trying to include my children in my excitement and anticipation about this Inauguration Day. We've had lots of discussions about hope and new opportunities. We decided to do a little project in honor of this significant day in U.S. history. This is a symbolic reminder of the power of planting seeds, caring for them, and watching them grow. It's also an easy activity for any age. -For instructions on how to grow paper whites in recycled soup cans, please review this December post. -Choose a word you would like to grow and plant a bulb for each letter. -Stamp, embroider, or glue your letters to the front of each can. -Nurture your word and watch it grow!"}
{"text": "Research has long shown an association between low folate levels and depression, particularly depression that\u2019s more severe and less responsive to medical treatment. (Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin in its natural form. Folic acid is the synthetic version found in supplements.) Folate is critical in the development of the human nervous system, so pregnant women must take folic acid supplements. People who abuse alcohol, people with certain illnesses, and those who take a number of different medications are at risk for folate deficiencies, which can present with a variety of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Doctors may check folate levels as part of an initial workup of depression."}
{"text": "Disaster Information Kit for the Caribbean Media [Disponible en anglais uniquement] First produced in 1995, with a sixth edition in 2004, the 100-page Disaster Information Kit for the Caribbean Media includes sections on Tropical Weather Systems, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Volcanoes, Floods, Landslides, Technological and Man-Made Disasters, and Epidemics. Fact sheets for generic types of disasters include suggestions on messages that might be communicated by the media and glossaries of terms. The Disaster Information Kit is one of several sets of guidance and information materials produced through collaboration between the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the UNESCO Office in Kingston.Retour en haut de la page"}
{"text": "An expansion board that enables a computer to manipulate and output sounds. Sound cards are necessary for nearly all CD-ROMs and have become commonplace on modern personal computers. Sound cards enable the computer to output sound through speakers connected to the board, to record sound input from a microphone connected to the computer, and manipulate sound stored on a disk. Nearly all sound cards support MIDI, a standard for representing music electronically. In addition, most sound cards are Sound Blaster-compatible, which means that they can process commands written for a Sound Blaster card, the de facto standard for PC sound. Sound cards use two basic methods to translate digital data into analog sounds:"}
{"text": "Get the Today\u2019s Document App Tag: Deposition Concerning the Battle at Lexington The first battles of the American Revolution occurred at the towns of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775. Shown here is the deposition of Captain John Parker of the Lexington Militia, describing the initial events of the day. Highest Rated Documents Find Documentsfor May 26 Subscribe to Email Updates You can also subscribe to the RSS feed"}
{"text": "Theres this one question I was doing for practice that I just cannot do. Even though I know the answer is -0.94, I cant figure out how. The question goes as followed. In a computer game, the motion of a car is enhanced by showing headlights on a building, when the car approaches the building. The headlights form a parabola on the road. As the car approaches the building, the beam narrows. The equation of the parabola is y = x^2 - 4x +c, where c < 0 and dc/dt = 14. The x-axis represents the wall, let length be measured in meteres and time in seconds. Determine the rate at which the width of the beam is narrowing when c = -14. The answer at the back is -0.94. But I really cant figure out how to get this, and how to approach this question. help would be appreciated."}
{"text": "Most geology majors enjoy activities focused on the outdoors, which is, after all, the real laboratory of the geoscientist. However, their interests go beyond hiking and backpacking; they have an intense curiosity about how Earth evolved and how their environment is changing. They learn that this curiosity, raised by their observations of Earth, can be satisfied by applying knowledge gained in their science courses. They soon become aware that geology is an applied science, with exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in government, industry, and the teaching profession for geologists, geochemists, geobiologists, and geophysicists. Ask a Geology Major"}
{"text": "Eczema and Chicken Pox Vaccine As part of the Atopic Dermatitis Vaccinia Network, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) completed a study looking at the immune response to the Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine in children with atopic dermatitis (eczema) compared to non-atopic controls. There was no difference in immune response between the groups; which means the eczema patients handled the chicken pox vaccination well. Eczema can be flared by any stressor and sometimes children have mild flares after their immunizations; this is not specific to the chicken pox vaccine but to immunizations in general. This is not a reason to avoid the vaccines, but parents may need to do a little more skin care for a few days after the vaccine."}
{"text": "|Dense, twiggy, dwarf, semi-evergreen shrub that is native to the mountaintops of Kyushu Island, Japan. R. kiusianum has also been known as R. indicum amoenum and R. obtusum f. japonicum. Hardy to 0 degrees F. Leaves are small, obovate, dark green, 1/4 to 3/4 inch long. Flowers are small, held in trusses of 2 to 3 per cluster, and borne from mid to late spring. Best adapted to full sun. Beautiful planted in containers, rock gardens and in drifts at the front of a shrub border. Prune immediately after flowering so you won't cut off any of next year's flower buds. Best if not sheared. Plant as you would any of the other azaleas: high and in well-drained, acidic soil, rich with organic matter. Though azaleas have a potentially large list of possible pest and disease problems, they are usually trouble free if planted correctly in proper cultural conditions."}
{"text": "- To solve a rational equation: Step 1 Exclude values that cause division Step 2 Multiply both sides by the least common dominator and simplify Step 3 Solve the resulting equation Step 4 Check each solution to make sure it is not one of the excluded values; that is, division by zero is not permitted. Any value that is excluded in this manner is called an extraneous root. - Property of Powers If P and Q are algebraic expressions in a variable x, and n is any positive integer, then the solution set of P = Q is a subset of the solution set of P n = Q n. The equation P n = Q nis called a derived equation of P = Q. to Section 3 \u00a9 2011 Karl J. Smith. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Weather, not climate, hurts wildlife BBC News - Fears harsh winter harmed UK wildlife The harsh winter may have had a devastating impact on Britain's wildlife, it has been warned. BBC News - Harsh Scottish winter leaves starving deer Thousands of deer are thought to be at risk of starvation in Scotland following this year's harsh winter. In Sutherland, there are fears that an entire generation will be lost due to the winter weather. BBC News - 'Wildlife in crisis' in frozen UK Britain's wildlife is being pushed to \"the brink of a crisis\" as sub-zero temperatures continue to grip the nation, according to conservationists. No prize for guessing what two words beginning with C aren't used in these reports."}
{"text": "There are a variety of books about Python. Here's a guide to them: IntroductoryBooks (gentle overviews of the language) AdvancedBooks (for when you don't want gentle) ReferenceBooks (much information in a small space) - Specific applications: - Books in languages other than English: When you see a book you like, don't hesitate to add your recommendation! External sources of information about (Python) books: Computer-Books.us - A collection of Python books available for free download. CodeIdol.com - A collection of Python books available for online reading. Computer-Books.china - A collection of Python books There is also a list of OutOfPrintBooks."}
{"text": "This is a short demonstration of how the angle of illumination affects the look of an object, for assignment 1.1 in David Hobby\u2019s Lighting 102 course. The duck was placed in the center of a round table, and it and the camera were fixed in position. The flash was swept around the perimeter of the table but kept pointing towards the center of the table at a constant height. I\u2019ll have to redo this when I get some light stands and can modify the height of the flash as well. Note to Ang: Yeah, I still have this duck kicking around, though it has become a cat toy in recent months."}
{"text": "This dictionary provides full coverage of all the important terms and concepts used in medicine today. Written by distinguished practicing specialists and medical writers, it is intended primarily for workers in the paramedical fields: pharmacists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, social workers, hospital secretaries, administrators, technicians, and so on. It will also be invaluable for medical students and practicing doctors. Each entry contains a basic definition, followed- where appropriate- by a more detailed explanation or description. A feature of the dictionary is that the articles are written in clear and concise English without the use of unnecessary technical jargon. For this reason the book will also be of both interest and value to the general reader who needs a home medical dictionary."}
{"text": "Adrian III was pope from 884 to 885. He was born at Rome. He died in 885, at Modena, on a journey to Worms, in modern Germany. His brief pontificate came during troubled times. He died en route to the Diet of Worms after being summoned by the Frankish King Charles III, The Fat, to settle the succession to the empire and discuss the rising Saracen power. The motives for his veneration are practically unknown, but he was noted for having aided the Romans during a famine. His cult was confirmed in 1891, and his feast day is 8th July."}
{"text": "Make a transverse cut through the testis and examine its internal architecture . Just deep to the visceral tunica vaginalis, which covers the anterolateral surface of the testis, identify the thick fibrous white capsule, called the tunica albuginea, which encircles the testis. Identify the fibrous bands called septae that radiate from the posterior aspect of the testis, called the mediastinum testis. These septae divide the testis into the lobules. The spermatozoa-forming seminiferous tubules are contained within these lobules. Links and References:"}
{"text": "GIRFEC: Planning, Action and Review Use the well-being indicators to plan, take action and review. Where necessary develop a plan that incorporates all elements of involvement to meet a child\u2019s needs. When two or more agencies are involved, action coordinated by a Lead Professional. Review the outcome of the plan with the child, young person and family. - There are inter-relationships between the segments - To be successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens, a child\u2019s well-being should be considered as set out in the eight indicators: safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible and included"}
{"text": "Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - Having the same or very similar phenomena; specifically. - In phenology, having the same dates of sprouting, budding, flowering, fruiting, ripening, etc. - In terrestrial magnetism, having the same magnetic declination, inclination, force, secular variation, diurnal variation, etc. - In meteorology, having the same frequency of cloudy or rainy weather, or similar atmospheric conditions in general. Sorry, no example sentences found. \u2018isophenomenal\u2019 hasn't been added to any lists yet. Looking for tweets for isophenomenal."}
{"text": "Japan TrenchArticle Free Pass Japan Trench, deep submarine trench lying east of the Japanese islands, in the floor of the western North Pacific Ocean. It is one of a series of depressions stretching south from the Kuril Trench and the Bonin Trench to the Mariana Trench. The 27,929-foot (8,513-metre) Tuscarora Deep (north) was once considered the deepest point in the world (subsequently found to be in the Mariana Trench). What made you want to look up \"Japan Trench\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "(sim-buy-o-din-ee-um). Dinoflagellates which are usually encountered as endosymbionts of invertebrates. They can also be maintained in culture. They can produce gymnodinioid cells. There is an circumferential groove (the girdle or cingulum) which wraps around the cell, and a longitudinal groove which extends from the point of flagellar insertion towards the back of the cell. The circumferential flagellum and the trailing flagellum are evident. Plastids with chlorophylls a and c. Circular structure is a pyrenoid. These pictures are of the type isolate. Differential interference contrast."}
{"text": "The cause of non-Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma is unknown. Mutations in DNA that occur after birth may be related to this cancer. These mutations can occur as a result of exposure to radiation or cancer-causing chemicals. It may also occur with age or for no apparent reason. There are no guidelines for preventing non-Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma. To reduce your risk, avoid exposure to chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides and benzene. If you have celiac disease (gluten intolerance), maintain your gluten-free diet. This diet will minimize the stimulation of your immune system by exposure to gluten."}
{"text": "Pluralism in psychology may apply in different ways, across a wide range of topics: - In science, the concept often describes the view that several methods, theories or points of view are legitimate or plausible, see Scientific pluralism. - For the political philosophical ideal, see Pluralism (political philosophy). - In philosophy, see Pluralism (metaphysics) - In ethical theory, see Value pluralism. - As it relates to the diversity of religions, see religious pluralism. - In cultural studies, see Cultural pluralism."}
{"text": "Definition of Co-stimulation Co-stimulation: An event in the immune system involving the delivery of a second signal by an antigen-presenting cell. The second signal rescues the activated T cell from anergy (which is a state of immune unresponsiveness), allowing the T cell to produce the lymphokines necessary for the growth of additional T cells. T cells are small white blood cells that orchestrate and directly participate in the immune defenses. Also known as T lymphocytes, they are processed in the thymus (which is why they are called T cells).Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z Search Medical Dictionary eMedicineHealth Top News Get the latest treatment options. Most Popular Topics Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "The ability to delay gratification as a child may lower a person's chances of being overweight later in life, according to new research. Researchers found that people who were better able to put off receiving a reward at age 4 had lower body mass indexes (BMIs) three decades later, when the researchers followed up with them. For every minute that children resisted the temptation to eat a marshmallow placed in front of them, their BMIs decreased by . . ."}
{"text": "What is heartburn? Despite its name, heartburn doesn't affect the heart. Heartburn is a burning feeling in the lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in the throat and mouth. It usually occurs after eating a big meal or while lying down. The feeling can last for a few minutes or a few hours. Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff"}
{"text": "print FILEHANDLE sprintf(FORMAT, LIST) , except that (the output record separator) is not appended. The first argument of the list will be interpreted as the printf format. See sprintf for an explanation of the format argument. If you omit the LIST, to use FILEHANDLE without a LIST, you must use a real filehandle like , not an indirect one like use locale ':not_characters' ) is in effect and POSIX::setlocale() has been called, the character used for the decimal separator in formatted floating-point numbers is affected by the LC_NUMERIC locale setting. See perllocale and POSIX."}
{"text": "Introductionlithography (l\u012dth\u014fg\u02c8r\u0259f\u0113) [key], type of planographic or surface printing. It is distinguished from letterpress (relief) printing and from intaglio printing (in which the design is cut or etched into the plate). Lithography is used both as an art process and as a commercial printing process. In commercial printing the term is used synonymously with offset printing. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Art: General"}
{"text": "Individual differences | Methods | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial | Professional items | World psychology | Reformatory is a term that has had varied meanings within the penal system, depending on the jurisdiction and the era. It may refer to a youth detention center, or an adult correctional facility. The term is still in popular use for adult facilities throughout the United States, although most reformatories have been renamed correctional centers (or similar) in recent years. The term reformatory (or reformatory school) was also commonly used during the 19th century throughout the United Kingdom in reference to penal facilities for children under the age of 14. <ref>tags exist, but no <references/>tag was found"}
{"text": "Over 8,000 websites created by students around the world who have participated in a ThinkQuest Competition. Compete | FAQ | Contact Us The team originally wanted to do the topic \"Maths in everyday life\" but found that it was too wide a scope to have a good focus. We decided to do something less general and narrowed it down to the topic Numbers. The things that are covered include: a)the history of numbers b)the numbers system c)some interesting facts about numbers d)some interesting and familiar number sequences Pupils will appreciate the importance of numbers in the study of Mathematics, and at the same time discover some interesting facts about them. FuDunman Secondary School, Singapore, Singapore ShenDunman Secondary School, Singapore, Singapore 19 & under Lim Cheng YongMinistry Of Education, Singapore, Singapore"}
{"text": "continuous /k\u0259n\u02c8t\u026anju\u0259s/ adjective NOT STOPPING \u203a happening or existing without stopping devaml\u0131, s\u00fcrekli continuous pain ten years of continuous service in the army1550 GRAMMAR \u203a The continuous form of a verb is used to show that an action is continuing to happen. The sentence 'He was eating lunch.' is in the continuous form. continuously adverb \u203a fiillerin ge\u00e7mi\u015fte ve \u015fimdiki zaman i\u00e7inde devaml\u0131l\u0131k bildirme hali1231 hi\u00e7 durmadan devam ederek Their baby cried continuously all afternoon."}
{"text": "A low growing green plant with no flowers. Multiple stalks coming out of the same ground base with almost a fern pattern, but with leaves instead of fronds. Each branch off of the main stalk was opposite another, with the leaves coming off in pairs, tapering down until three at the very tip. Typically from seven to five to three. The leaves had serrated edges, and were mostly oval shaped. If you think this observation is inaccurate, please add an ID, participate in the quality assessment above, or describe the inaccuracy in a comment."}
{"text": "Letters like wedges (Latin, cuneus, a wedge). These sort of letters occur in old Persian and Babylonian inscriptions. They are sometimes called Arrow-headed characters, and those found at Babylon are called nail-headed. This species of writing is the most ancient of which we have any knowledge; and was first really deciphered by Grotefend in 1802. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Cuneiform Letters from Infoplease:"}
{"text": "In the Czech Republic, the Masopust festival takes place from Epiphany (Den t\u0159\u00ed kr\u00e1l\u016f) through Ash Wednesday (Popele\u010dn\u00ed st\u0159eda). The word masopust translates literally from old Czech to mean \"meat fast\", and the festival often includes a pork feast in preparation for Lent. The tradition is most common in Moravia but does occur in Bohemia as well. While practices vary from region to region, masks and costumes are present everywhere. What do you think of this story? Select one of the options below. Your feedback will help tell CNN producers what to do with this iReport. If you'd like, you can explain your choice in the comments below. Be and editor! Choose an option below:"}
{"text": "Description: Postcard photograph of Patzcuaro Lake, also known as Atardecer Lake in Guadalajara, Mexico. The photograph is cast in relief from the setting sun disappearing behind a line of mountains that stretch across the photograph. Several clouds filter sunlight onto to the lake in an irregular pattern. A dock is just visible to the right of the photograph, slightly below where the mountain line meets the lake waters. A hand-written inscription on the front of the postcard reads \"Atardecer Lago de Patzcuaro No. 19. A letter to Federica Abreu is addressed on the back. Contributing Partner: Witte Museum"}
{"text": "- The Western Mediterranean region is depicted with earthy tones such as Basque Brown, Pompeii Orange, and Mediterranean Sun. - The Roman Empire's classical look is embodied with Roman Marble. - San Juan Sand gives a hot and pale look for Caribbean. - The Orient is exotic and bold colors like Bangkok Rust. - Even general geographical features like glaciers are envisioned by a very pale blue, sea breezes are shown by a bluish green. Try an experiments with yourself, others, or a class. Hold up colors and ask people what geographical feature or place they think of and then ask why. The answers help understand one's geographical bias just as mental maps do."}
{"text": "A standard home audio speaker converts electrical signals into sound pulses in the air (via a somewhat cumbersome cone). Those sound waves in turn cause tiny variations in air temperature, as waves disrupt surrounding air. So, scientists reasoned, why not create sound waves through those temperature fluctuations themselves? In 2008 researchers built a loudspeaker from carbon nanotubes that creates sound from this thermoacoustic effect. Now Finnish researchers have created a far more simple thermoacoustic device using tiny aluminum wires suspended over a substrate, opening thermoacoustics to a far broader range of applications."}
{"text": "Acne Treatment for Teens Acne is a skin condition. It includes plugged oil glands (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. It is most often is seen during adolescence but it can occur at any age. During adolescence, acne is caused by an increased amount of, or an increased sensitivity to male hormone levels. Acne cannot be cured, but it can be controlled with medicine and treatment. Treating acne will also help prevent scarring. Learn more Watch the following videos to learn about the causes of acne, skin care tips for teenagers and over-the-counter acne medications."}
{"text": "Get More Out Of Life With Solar A solar system is a great investment for households looking to save money on their electricity bills as well as reduce their carbon footprint. Going solar will reduce a household\u2019s dependency on fossil fuel generated electricity from the grid and allow families to utilise the natural energy of the sun to power homes. It is one of the most sustainable methods of generating electricity and the electricity produced by solar panels generates zero carbon emissions. Most importantly, solar is an unlimited resource unlike most other energy resources, and should be utilised to its maximum capacity."}
{"text": "Pod Cars are automated driverless vehicles that will operate on traditional roadways creating personal rapid transit systems\u201d * use contributes to carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbon emissions * are expensive and if not shared typically are parked for most of there lifetime * uses of cars are for 1-2 people transports * have the technical capability to have small, energy efficient cars * some cases cars with automated drivers are safer than humans * automated shared car system would reduce emissions, decrease grid lock in cities, increase safety, enable faster personalized public transit options, and better utilize vehicles What is your one big idea for cities in 2012? Submit a blog post to firstname.lastname@example.org along with a bio & Pic."}
{"text": "Coia was born in Wolverhampton but grew up in Glasgow. After obtaining a diploma from Glasgow School of Architecture in 1923 he joined the architectural firm of Gillespie, Kidd, and Coia. In the 1930s a series of commissions for Roman Catholic churches cemented Coia's reputation. As the son of an enemy alien, Coia was left vulnerable by the outbreak of war with fascist Italy. He closed his office in 1941, having been elected a fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Coia reopened his office in 1945 and resumed designing churches for the archdiocese of Glasgow. Most of these post-war buildings, however, were severely constrained by limited budgets. During the 1950s Coia's architectural practice expanded and he became a key public figure in Scotland."}
{"text": "Q: Little black bugs are eating the leaves off my corkscrew willow. What can I use to get rid of them? A: Willow leaf beetles are having a feast at your expense! They do great damage to the leaves but rarely kill a willow tree. Adults are oval and have a greenish-blue metallic color. They usually appear in mid-May and are present off and on throughout the summer. Eggs that are laid in early June result in a population explosion a few weeks later. Any insecticide labeled for outdoor use will kill adults and larvae. Look for products containing permethrin, bifenthrin, chlorpyrifos or pyrethrin. Spinosad (Captain Jack\u2019s Dead Bug Brew, etc) or carbaryl (Sevin) are also registered for use on leaf beetles. Spinosad is less toxic; carbaryl is more likely to adversely affect populations of natural enemies or pollinators. Spray when the insects are first seen and repeat in mid-July."}
{"text": "Finally. How plants climb. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 | Categories: Features | Clematis - clever climber. Clever climbing plants could influence building technology. It confounded the great Charles Darwin, but it need confound you no longer. Perhaps you've never given it much thought, but it turns out, it's a pretty sophisticated procedure: science has deduced how climbing plants climb. Sharon Gerbode is the lead author of the study, which is published in the journal, Science. We reached her, via Skype, in Claremont, California."}
{"text": "Oakland school closes achievement gap | Jan 25, 2011 \"In public education, closing the 'achievement gap' between students who are poor and middle class, black and white, English learners and native speakers has become a common goal--and a ubiquitous buzzword,\" writes Katy Murphy on The Oakland Tribune website. \"But Oakland's Manzanita SEED Elementary School is doing it,\" Murphy adds. \"And it's doing it more swiftly than almost every other school in the state, by the federal government's calculations.\" To learn more about the school\u2019s achievement, read the full article."}
{"text": "ascidian: see Chordata; tunicate. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on ascidian from Fact Monster: - Chordata - Chordata Chordata , phylum of animals having a notochord, or dorsal stiffening rod, as the chief ... - tunicate - tunicate tunicate , marine animal of the phylum Chordata, which also includes the vertebrates. The ... - Encyclopedia: Vertebrate Zoology - Encyclopeadia articles concerning Vertebrate Zoology."}
{"text": "Western Reserve Heritage Feasibility Study The purpose of the Western Reserve Heritage Feasibility Study is to determine the feasibility of designating the historic Western Reserve of Ohio as a National Heritage Area(NHA). A National Heritage Area is a locally managed place designated by Congress where natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography. NHAs are built on community partnerships and are planned around a region's shared heritage. The feasibility study was authorized by Congress under 120 STAT. 1846 PUBLIC LAW 109\u2013338, TITLE III\u2014NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA \u2013 STUDIES, Subtitle A\u2014Western Reserve Heritage Area Study on OCT. 12, 2006. Study Team Leader Midwest Regional Office Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program"}
{"text": "Rough-and-tumble play is when children wrestle, roll, hit, and run after each other (Berk, 2010). It helps to self-regulate aggressive behavior with young children. Boys like to wrestle and hit while girls tend to chase with little physical contact. According to Berk (2010), \u201cdominance hierarchy\u2014a stable ordering of group members that predicts who will win when conflict arises.\u201d There is a hierarchy that is decided by the child assessing their opponent before challenging. Rough play declines when the child gets older and there is less aggression due to self-regulation and dominance hierarchy."}
{"text": "Skip to main content More Search Options A member of our team will call you back within one business day. Headache pain can start in different structures in the head. The brain itself doesn't hurt, but other parts of the head do. Headache is a common symptom of illness, such as a cold or the flu. At other times, headaches occur without seeming to be connected to any illness. Very rarely are headaches a sign of a serious medical problem. Referred pain has its source in one place but is felt in another. For example, pain behind the eyes may actually be caused by tense muscles in the neck and shoulders. This means that the place that hurts may not be the part of the head that needs treatment."}
{"text": "The British codebreakers at Bletchley Park are now believed to have shortened the duration of the Second World War by up to two years. During the dark days of 1941, as Britain stood almost alone against the the Nazis, this remarkable achievement seemed impossible. This extraordinary book, originally published as Action This Day, includes descriptions by some of Britain s foremost historians of the work of Bletchley Park, from the breaking ofEnigma and other wartime codes to the invention of modern computing, and its influence on Cold War codebreaking. Crucially, it features personal reminiscences and very human stories of wartime codebreaking from former Bletchley Park codebreakers themselves. This edition includes new material from one of those who was there, making The Bletchley Park Codebreakers compulsive reading."}
{"text": "So consider the case where there is a particle and a moving telescope: If the particle is located at position 1, and the telescope is moving horizontally as shown, the EM radiation appears to be coming from position 2, from the telescopes perspective. Let us now think of the object 1 as being an electron, producing a static electric field. Now, the telescope will detect the electric field to indeed be at position 1, despite travelling at the horizontal velocity. Why is there such a difference between EM and electric fields."}
{"text": "new(name, utc_offset, tzinfo = nil)public Create a new TimeZone object with the given name and offset. The offset is the number of seconds that this time zone is offset from UTC (GMT). Seconds were chosen as the offset unit because that is the unit that Ruby uses to represent time zone offsets (see Time#utc_offset). # File activesupport/lib/active_support/values/time_zone.rb, line 180 def initialize(name, utc_offset, tzinfo = nil) @name = name @utc_offset = utc_offset @tzinfo = tzinfo end"}
{"text": "If distracted drivers and icy sidewalks weren't enough, researchers at the University of Maryland have tracked a new danger for pedestrians: wearing headphones. Closed off to the warning sounds around them, the number of walkers killed or badly injured in crashes in the US tripled from 16 in 2004 to 47 in 2011. It's a small sample, but suggests strolling to your favorite artist's rhythm is unsafe. In a number of the 116 crashes reviewed, motorists blared their car horns as a warning. The web site Healthjockey.com analyzed the important factors at play: distraction and sensory deprivation. Walkers with headphones create an attention deficit. It's reasonable to think that runners and bicyclists create the same hazzard when they are tuned in and tuned out."}
{"text": "POSEIDONAS CAVE that occupies the site known as \"Myli\" constitutes a monumental rock-cut tomb or sanctuary. This particular type was very common in the Eastern Aegean Sea. Certain traces suggest the existence of a wooden cover at the cave entrance. The cave was probably a sanctuary dedicated to Aphrodite, a very popular goddess with the lower social class. Statuettes of the goddess have been found in Pigadia. In all probability, the open-air sanctuary of the goddess stood in Parthenos Cave, 2 km away, in the area of Vathypotamos. The cave has been eroded over time due to its continuous and extensive use by shepherds."}
{"text": "Manta rays spend their lives in the ocean, sweeping up microscopic animals. And yet scientists have found that their well-being depends on forests. Meadows in the northwestern United States are ecologically linked to salmon thousands of miles out at sea. Today, I\u2019ve got a piece in Yale Environment 360 in which I explore the bonds that join land and sea together. Check it out. Links to this Post - Darwiniana \u00bb The Vital Chain: Why Manta Rays Need Forests | May 18, 2012"}
{"text": "river 420 miles (676 kilometers) cen Idaho flowing into Snake River Name that originally referred to the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and now also refers to six species of Pacific salmon (genus Oncorhynchus, family Salmonidae): chum, chinook, pink, and sockeye salmon; coho; and the cherry salmon (O. masu) of Japan. Adult salmon live at sea, then migrate, fighting rapids and leaping high falls, to the stream where they hatched to spawn. Pacific salmon die soon after spawning; many Atlantic salmon live to spawn again. See alsotrout."}
{"text": "Published in Blood Weekly, April 8th, 1996 Three GBV viruses - GBV-A, GBV-B, and GBV-C - have recently been identified. In January 1996 hepatitis X, a long-awaited agent referred to informally for several months at scientific meetings, was designated hepatitis G or HGV (Linnen et al., Science, 1996;271:505-509). \"Isolation of the GB viruses A and B as novel flavivirus-like agents in tamarins infected originally with acute icteric hepatitis, facilitated the identification... Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Blood Weekly NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones."}
{"text": "14 Answers votes newest views recent 5Geometric Interpretations of Homotopy Theoretical Constructions 2Topology on extensions of topological groups 1LaTeX based document editors 2What is the proper initiation to the theory of motives for a new student of algebraic geometry? 5A Learning Roadmap request: From high-school to mid-undergraduate studies 0Learning to Think Categorically 41What should be offered in undergraduate mathematics that\u2019s currently not (or isn\u2019t usually)? (2) 5What is lambda calculus related to? 1Why is it a good idea to study a ring by studying its modules? 2How are invariants represented in category theory? 1The importance of EGA and SGA for \u201cstudents of today\u201d 0\u201cA gentleman never chooses a basis.\u201d 20Free, high quality mathematical writing online? 27Best online mathematics videos?"}
{"text": "Yellowknife, home to the 2008 Arctic Winter Games, is the capital city of the Northwest Territories in Canada, just 500 km south of the Arctic Circle. It lies on the shores of the Great Slave Lake, west of the Yellowknife River, in the Mackenzie District. The city has a semi-arid sub artic climate, with an average temperature of 26\u00b0C. As it lies in the rain shadow of mountains in the west, it receives less than 300 mm of precipitation in a year. January and February are the coldest, snow-filled months with the thermometer settling at \u201340\u00b0C. Yellowknife has a population of nearly 20,000 people. It gets its name from the Yellowknives tribe that used to be widespread in the region. The city has a flourishing diamond and gold mining industry which has substantially contributed to its commercial revenue. Your contribution can be useful for other tourists"}
{"text": "Every day, twice a day, over 800 weather balloons are launched around the world at exactly the same time. The data transmitted from these radiosondes is received by government agencies and shared with climatologists and meteorologist to develop climate models and predect the weather. Near [Carl]\u2018s native Auckland, a weather balloon is launched twice a day, and since they transmit at 403 MHz, he decided to use a USB TV tuner to receive data directly from an atmospheric probe. The hardware portion of this project consisted of building a high gain antenna designed for 162 MHz. Even though the radiosonde transmits at 403 MHz, [Carl] was easily able to receive on his out-of-band antenna."}
{"text": "Make Clay Letters What you need: What you do: 1. Write a few letters of the alphabet on a piece of paper, at least three inches tall. 2. Roll lumps of clay into long, thin pieces. 3. Help your child form the strips of clay into letters, using the written letters as a guide. Why it works: Your child becomes familiar with creating the shapes of letters. More on: Reading and Language Arts"}
{"text": "Creeping Charlie, ground ivy or gill-over-the-ground (Glechoma hederacea) Appearance: Perennial herbaceous plant with creeping square stems (indicates member of the mint family) that grow about 2' long, flowering stems are erect. Leaves: Opposite, long stalked and bluntly toothed, bright green and shiny with palmate veins. Flowers: Light blue to bluish-purple, tubular, directed to one side of the stem. They bloom from April to June. Seeds: Small flat nutlets. Roots: Roots grow from each leaf node that creeps along the soil surface spreading vegetatively as well."}
{"text": "Carbohydrate is an essential nutrient that is an excellent source of energy (measured as calories) for the body and is the preferred fuel for the brain and nervous system. All forms of carbohydrate increase a person's blood sugar level, depending on the amount of carbohydrate in the food. Carbohydrate comes in two forms: starch and sugar. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org Find out what women really need. Most Popular Topics Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "One of the Gorgons, and the only one who was mortal. Her gaze could turn whoever she looked upon to stone. There is a particular myth in which Medusa was originally a beautiful maiden. She desecrated Athena's temple by lying there with Poseidon. Outraged, Athena turned Medusa's hair into living snakes. Medusa was killed by the hero Perseus with the help of Athena and Hermes. He killed her by cutting of her head and gave it to Athena, who placed it in the center of her Aegis, which she wore over her breastplate."}
{"text": "This lesson is based on the pointillist technique used by artists such as Andre Derain and Georges Seurat. It introduces the pupils to a different way of painting and includes aspects of colour mixing. Pupils look at a picture painted using this technique and study parts in detail. They then have the opportunity to create their own picture using the pointillist technique and apply previous knowledge of colour mixing to this. Practical activities are then suggested to follow up the activity in groups. Interactive whiteboard activity Download lesson pack Please save and then extract this file to your hard drive first before trying to use."}
{"text": "Learn more physics! as we look into our telescopes, we are looking into the past, so then, theoritically we could someday build a telescope which would see so far back that we could observe the creation of the universe! why not? We can get pretty close. The cosmic microwave background radiation has been travelling pretty much undisturbed since a few hundred thousand years after the Big Bang. That\u00eds about 13 billion years ago. It lets us see back to that era. Earlier times have to be inferred from less direct measurements, since most other particles bounced off others sometime in between then and now, scrambling the picture. (published on 11/29/2007) Follow-up on this answer."}
{"text": "Crop circles in rapeseed fields A crop circle measuring some 300 feet diameter has appeared in a field of oil seed rape near Wilton Windmill in Wiltshire. Lucy Pringle, crop circle researcher and author said: \"I believe it contains binary. Working from the centre outwards, people are suggesting it has a connection to Leonhard Eulers theorem e^(i)pi+1=0 which is thought to be one of the most beautiful theorems in mathematics. Historically over the years, crop circles have been associated with diatonic scales (white notes on the piano). These diatonic scale frequencies are encoded in each segment of the crop circle and can be played on the piano. This is a unique formation incorporating both music and mathematics and is similar in importance to the famous 2008 Barbury Castle Pi event\""}
{"text": "Question: How does a family history of autism affect the risk of my child developing an autism spectrum disorder? Answer: A family history of autism does slightly increase the risk of having another child with autism. This is greatest when a couple has a child with autism and they're considering having further children. Baby boys are at much greater risk than girls for reasons that we don't fully understand. While the risk of having a child with autism is increased significantly over the general population if there's already one child with autism, it is still far more likely that a subsequent child will not have autism than that they will have autism. The great majority of families affected by autism have only a single affected child. The risks are lower if there's a more distant relative, such as a cousin or uncle affected with autism."}
{"text": "Traditional solar cells are able to capture only a small fraction of the energy that fall upon them. In this segment, we'll talk with the developers of flexible sheets of 'nanoantennas' that could aid in getting energy from solar energy or from other heat sources. Repeating arrays of tiny gold foil loops coated on plastic sheets could harvest up to 80 percent of the infrared light that fall upon them, according to scientists involved with the project. The researchers say the material has the potential to cost just pennies a yard -- though a key part of the technology, a method for storing or transmitting the generated electricity, remains to be developed. We'll find out more. Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer"}
{"text": "Gerontology: The Study of Aging and Older Adults As the elderly population in the United States continues to grow, there is a corresponding increase in the need to prepare a workforce with the appropriate knowledge, skills and values. Some students are preparing for careers that will bring them in direct contact with older adults in health and human services, government, business, or education. Others may have less direct contact but, because older adults represent a large and growing segment of the population, students in every major will benefit from an understanding of the interests, abilities and needs of older adults. The gerontology program will not only introduce students to the study of aging and the aged, it will provide opportunities for experiential learning, including research training, internships and community service placements working with the elderly."}
{"text": "On the afternoon of August 1, 1936, some 100,000 spectators filled the new Olympic Stadium in Berlin to watch the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games. The next day, Deutsche Reichspost (the German federal postal system) began broadcasting television coverage of events to 18 receivers set up in halls around the city including at the Olympic Village. By the time the games ended, some 70 hours of track & field competitions had been televised. At about the same time and on a more regular basis, the Reichspost was offering \"video phone\" services to customers at some post offices in Berlin and other major cities like Leipzig. The outbreak of the war in 1939 terminated both of these projects. Anyone able to give us more information and details about the televising of the 1936 Olympics?"}
{"text": "It was and still is difficult to do fine stitching in poor light. Before modern lighting was available most quilting was done in the daylight, outside if possible. A good deal of quilting was done in the summer due to longer daylight hours. Farm women may have been too busy to quilt during planting and harvest time but they quilted when they could find the time in the lighter months. Sometimes the quilting frame was brought outdoors in good weather so the quilters could enjoy the good light. More likely women worked on things like mending and knitting when the light was too poor to do careful hand stitching. Yet the quilting by the fireside myth persists along with the myth of Colonial quilting. Hand Quilting History: Gathering Around the Frame Learn more about the kinds of quilting frames used in the past."}
{"text": "Most Active Stories Fri February 10, 2012 Mother and Daughter Team Campaign Against Bullies McCracken County's Susan Guess and her daughter Morgan have a message for bullies: enough is enough. Through videos and posts on social media sites Susan and Morgan are getting the word out on the dangers of bullying and how to stop it. They've even raised money to bring in speakers to talk with local civic groups about bullying. Susan says everyone can be a victim of bullying, even adults. She says she's been concerned about bullying in schools for several years, but found a renewed interest in the subject when she found out here daughter was being bullied at her elementary school. Susan says she thinks it's time to stop blaming schools for the bullying, and start making it socially unacceptable. To view one of Susan's video posts click here."}
{"text": "1an object used to indicate a position, place, or route:they erected a granite marker at the crash site [as modifier]:marker posts figurativethe most portable marker of class privilege, the wearing of natural fibers a thing serving as a standard of comparison or as an indication of what may be expected:such studies may provide a unique marker in the quest to understand the brain a radio beacon used to guide the pilot of an aircraft. North American informal a promissory note; an IOU:Phyllis owed a marker in the neighborhood of $100,000 2a felt-tip pen with a broad tip. 3(chiefly in soccer) a player who is assigned to mark a particular opponent. 4British a person who records the score in a game, especially in snooker or billiards."}
{"text": "At present, local human activities (overfishing and destructive fishing, marine-based pollution and damage, coastal development, and watershed-based pollution) threaten an estimated 60 percent of the world\u2019s reefs (75 percent when including thermal stress). Without intervention, these pressures have trajectories slated to escalate into the future. By the 2030s, our estimates predict that more than 90 percent of the world\u2019s reefs will be threatened by local human activities, warming, and acidification, with nearly 60 percent facing high, very high, or critical threat levels. By the 2050s, estimates predict that almost no reefs will be under low threat and only about one-quarter will be under medium threat, with the remaining 75 percent at a high, very high, or critical threat levels. View Large Size"}
{"text": "<language, parallel> An object-oriented, data-parallel superset of ANSI C with synchronous semantics, for the Connection Machine, designed by Thinking Machines, 1987. C* adds a \"domain\" data type and a selection statement for parallel execution in domains. An unimplemented language called \"Parallel C\" [which one?] influenced the design of C*. Dataparallel-C was based on C*. Latest version: 6.x, as of 1993-07-27. [\"C*: An Extended C Language for Data Parallel Programming\", J.R. Rose et al, Proc Second Intl Conf on Supercomputing, L.P. Kartashev et al eds, May 1987, pp 2-16]. [\"C* Programming Manual\", Thinking Machines Corp, 1986]. Try this search on Wikipedia, OneLook, Google Nearby terms: C \u00ab C# \u00ab (c) \u00ab C* \u00bb C++ \u00bb C+- \u00bb C+@"}
{"text": "Researchers at Northwestern University have found that normal-weight people who develop Type 2 diabetes have a higher mortality rate than overweight or obese people who develop the disease. Although weight is one of the factors that puts a person at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, family history, ethnicity and age may also play a role. Since normal-weight people only account for 5 to 15 percent of new diabetes cases, not much is known about how the disease affects this under-studied group. Source: CBS News. Read full article. (link)"}
{"text": "Published in Virus Weekly, August 8th, 2000 \"Recently, a new paramyxovirus, now known as Nipah virus (NV), emerged in Malaysia and Singapore, causing fatal encephalitis in humans and a respiratory syndrome in pigs,\" B.H. Harcourt and others in the Center's Respiratory and Enteric Viruses Branch reported in the journal Virology. At first glance, the new virus appeared to be both antigenically and genetically related to the previously identified... Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Virus Weekly NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones."}
{"text": "Definition of collaring p. pr. & vb. n. - of Collar 2 The word \"collaring\" uses 9 letters: A C G I L L N O R. Direct anagrams of collaring: Words formed by adding one letter before or after collaring (in bold), or to acgillnor in any order: r - corralling All words formed from collaring by changing one letter Browse words starting with collaring by next letter"}
{"text": "Growing up in Scotland (GUS): the impact of children's early activities on cognitive development summary report The Growing Up in Scotland study (GUS) is an important longitudinal research project aimed at tracking the lives of a cohort of Scottish children from the early years, through childhood and beyond. The study is funded by the Scottish Government and carried out by the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen). Its principal aim is to provide information to support policy-making, but it is also intended to be a broader resource that can be drawn on by academics, voluntary sector organisations and other interested parties. Focusing initially on a cohort of 5,217 children aged 0-1 years old and a cohort of 2,859 children aged 2-3 years old, the first wave of fieldwork began in April 2005."}
{"text": "Marsala Sister (ca. 240 BCE) Less than one percent of the hull and no cargo was found on this wreck, located close to the Punic ship above. Its dating comes solely from that proximity. It is generally assumed that this was part of a merchant galley or warship. The outstanding features of these remains are the two tusk-like timbers that curved upward beyond the stem. They were probably part of a very elaborate bow structure for a ram or cutwater. 1 1. Richard Steffy, INA Shipdata Project, Texas A&M University."}
{"text": "- Rodentia -this order contains between 2000 and 3000 species of rodent\u2014roughly half of all mammal species. - Lagomorpha -this order contains Leporidae (hares and rabbits) and Ochotonidae (pikas). - Scandentia -this order contains the family Tupaiidae, the tree shrews. - Primates -this order contains lemurs, monkeys and apes (including humans). - Dermoptera - this order is small, containing Colugos, arboreal gliding mammals found in South-east Asia. Formerly known as flying lemurs, there are just two species in a single genus, which makes up the entire family Cynocephalidae."}
{"text": "Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Computer-assisted surgery is designed to help the orthopedic surgeon in minimally invasive and traditional knee replacement procedures. This surgery uses powerful digital imaging and information-processing systems that provide surgeons in-depth information when it matters most: during surgery. Specifically, the system assists the surgeon in properly aligning the implants, which increases surgical accuracy. Computer-assisted surgery provides surgeons with an even higher degree of accuracy and control than ever before, and can help reduce your pain and recovery time."}
{"text": "Summary: Need help learning German? Is grammar a problem? Thousands of students like you have found the solution in the clear, simple text of English Grammar for Students of German. This easy-to-use handbook is specifically designed to teach you the English grammar you need in order to learn German grammar more quickly and efficiently. Look at the features of what you'll find in a typical section: * an explanation of a concept as it app ...show morelies to English * a presentation of the same concept as it applies to German * the similarities and differences between the two languages, stressing common pitfalls for English speakers * step-by-step instructions on how to select the correct form * review exercises with answer key More prices and sellers below."}
{"text": "On July 4, 1862, a young mathematician by the name of Charles Dodgson, better-known as Lewis Carroll, boarded a boat with a small group, setting out from Oxford to the nearby town of Godstow, where the group was to have tea on the river bank. The party consisted of Carroll, his friend Reverend Robinson Duckworth, and the three little sisters of Carroll's good friend Harry Liddell\u2014Edith (age 8), Alice (age 10), and Lorina (age 13). To entertain the children, Dodgson fancied a story about a whimsical world full of fantastical characters, and named his protagonist Alice. Alice Liddell loved the story so she asked Dodgson to write it down for her, which he did when he soon sent her a manuscript under the title of Alice's Adventures Under Ground. Alice in Wonderland was always my favorite story. Now I know why."}
{"text": "Why were the statues on Easter Island built? No one is sure. What is sure is that over 800 large stone statues exist there. The Easter Island statues, stand, on the average, over twice as tall as a person and have over 200 times as much mass. Few specifics are known about the history or meaning of the but many believe that they were created about 500 years ago in the of local leaders of a lost civilization. Pictured above, some of the giants were illuminated in 2009 under the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy."}
{"text": "Of or pertaining to geography. Geographical distribution. See Distribution. Geographic latitude (of a place), the angle included between a line perpendicular or normal to the level surface of water at rest at the place, and the plane of the equator; differing slightly from the geocentric latitude by reason of the difference between the earth's figure and a true sphere. Geographical mile. See Mile. Geographical variation, any variation of a species which is dependent on climate or other geographical conditions. Origin: L. Geographicus, Gr., cf. F. Geographique. (01 Mar 1998) |Bookmark with:||word visualiser||Go and visit our forums|"}
{"text": "Apache processes requests in phases (e.g. read the request, parse headers, check access, etc.). These phases can be implemented by functions called handlers. Traditionally, handlers are written in C and compiled into Apache modules. Mod_python provides a way to extend Apache functionality by writing Apache handlers in Python. For a detailed description of the Apache request processing process, see the Apache API Notes, as well as the Mod_python - Integrating Python with Apache paper. To ease migration from CGI, a standard mod_python handler is provided that simulates the CGI environment allowing a user to run legacy scripts under mod_python with no changes to the code (in most cases)."}
{"text": "Downloads for Solar Electricity Our sun provides us with an abundance of clean and renewable solar energy. Solar energy can be converted into electricity by utilizing proven and robust technologies. With increased awareness of the environmental, health, and security impacts related to the burning of fossil fuels, it's clear that generating more of our electricity from solar energy is becoming a wiser choice every day. Recently Added Downloads San Francisco is habitat for 800,000 people \u2013 meeting needs for space to work, play, and learn; for food, water, and air; for community with local flora and fauna. SF Environment provides support for urban agriculture and forestry and green buildings, helping residents and businesses harness environmental opportunities."}
{"text": "A normal probability curve shows the theoretical shape of a normally distributed histogram. The shape of the normal probability curve is based on two parameters: mean (average) and standard deviation (sigma). The equation behind the normal probability curve itself is fairly complex, but defect-rate predictions for Six Sigma projects are made easily by using normal probability tables (commonly known as z-tables \u2013 see the PPM calculator and z-table Excel files on our excel templates page). The example below shows a a normal probability curve, fit to a histogram using statistical software. In the DMAIC world, normal distributions are used for making predictions and conducting certain hypothesis tests. The 3.4 DPM rate associated with Six Sigma processes is based on the normal distribution curve."}
{"text": "Have you ever looked at the man-made materials around you and wondered how they came to be? One of Chemistry's most exciting attributes is its ability to affect how individual substances bond and interact to create new materials. Chemistry contains the inventors or inventions that have contributed to the understanding, use and science of chemical substances and their transformation including their composition, structure and properties."}
{"text": "The Disease Process of Cancer According to the most widely accepted theory of cancer development, cancer originates in a single cell somewhere in the body. The cell divides and grows in the organ of origin, causing a localized tumor. Cancer cells then spread to adjacent tissues or regional lymph node drainage areas, and then advance to distant organs or structures, creating metastatic tumors. Cancer can spread directly from the organ of origin through the bloodstream into distant organs without involving adjacent organs and regional lymph nodes. Many cancers go through a matured course, advancing in tumor size or involvement to regional nodal involvement and eventually to distant metastasis. Small tumors can metastasize, with the first sign of the cancer being the metastasis."}
{"text": "Art by Mark Hallett Oviraptor has a reputation it doesn't deserve. Discovered in 1923 in the Gobi in Mongolia, its first known fossil lay on a nest of fossil eggs thought to belong to Protoceratops. Scientists called the toothless, beaked theropod \"egg thief,\" assuming it had been stealing from Protoceratops nests. What's wrong with this picture? Everything, says evidence from the past decade. \"Now we know Oviraptor was brooding its own eggs,\" says Catherine Forster, a paleontologist at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. \"Paleontologists have found several more Oviraptors squatting over similar nests, with their forearms spread protectively around the nest just like birds.\" The clincher? Eggs from some nests in the group held 80-million-year-old Oviraptor embryos."}
{"text": "BE FOOD SMART: CFI's Six Safe Food Practices The best way to ensure safe food is to prevent food from becoming contaminated. People can help reduce \u2013 but not eliminate \u2013 the risk of foodborne illness by following CFI\u2019s Six Safe Food Practices. CFI's first 5 safe food practices are based on the World Health Organization's Five Keys to Safer Food. CFI has also added a 6th practice -- report foodborne illness -- so that researchers can increase their understanding about the sources, trends, health outcomes and preventive strategies related to foodborne disease. Food safety is everyone\u2019s responsibility! Eat safe! Eat Smart! - Use safe water and food - Report foodborne illness Please read our detailed CFI's Six Safe Food Practices document."}
{"text": "Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. A composition of chlorate of potash and antimony, which readily ignites by friction. \u201cA friction-primer consists of a tube charged with gunpowder, to the top of which is fastened a spur containing friction-powder, which is exploded by means of a slider pulled out by a lanyard.\u201d \u2018friction-powder\u2019 hasn't been added to any lists yet. Looking for tweets for friction-powder."}
{"text": "Now Playing:Aerial video Japan's mega-quake near nuclear plant center Description: Japanese Prime Minister Naota Kan is telling people living near a crippled nuclear power plant to stay indoors. Kan went on NHK Television in Japan today to warn people of the dangers of being exposed to elevated radiation levels. He says radiation has spread from four reactors of the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in northeastern Japan following Friday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. And, he says, there's a threat of further leaks of radioactive substances. Some 70000 people living within 12 miles of the nuclear plant already have been evacuated. But another 140000 remain in the new warning zone of within 19 miles of the plant. The prime minister says engineers are working hard to prevent any further radioactive leaks or explosions."}
{"text": "Dust and ash plumes off California Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC October\u2019s massive wildfires in Southern California stripped the ground of the vegetation that holds dirt in place. The freshly exposed soil and the overlying ashes are vulnerable to winds, as this true color Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image shows. Here, a tan plume of dust and ash is blowing over the Pacific Ocean and San Clemente Island. In this image, newly burned areas are dark brown against the tan of the surrounding land. The sprawling grey patch along the coast is Los Angeles. Beneath the dust plume, a smaller grey area is the city of San Diego. The dust is clearly coming from the burn scar left by the Cedar fire near San Diego. The Terra satellite captured this image on November 27, 2003."}
{"text": "|Product #: TCR3999| Ancient History Readers' Theater Grd 5 & up Why use Readers' Theater in history classes? The format gives students a sense of involvement with the human dramas that make up history. Performers can relate to the tension of a young married couple escaping from slavery to freedom. They can imagine the terror of wading through the water at Omaha Beach as bullets strike their buddies. They can visualize Hugh Glass crawling across rocks and cactus on his 100 mile journey to safety. Each of 15 scripts is accompanied by background information, extension activities (including literature connections), and discussion questions. Submit a review"}
{"text": "valence electronArticle Free Pass valence electron, any of the fundamental negatively charged particles in the outermost region of atoms that enters into the formation of chemical bonds. Whatever the type of chemical bond (ionic, covalent, metallic) between atoms, changes in the atomic structure are restricted to the outermost, or valence, electrons. They are more weakly attracted to the positive atomic nucleus than are the inner electrons and thus can be shared or transferred in the process of bonding with adjacent atoms. Valence electrons are also involved in the conduction of electric current in metals and semiconductors. What made you want to look up \"valence electron\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "The name \u201ccottonmouth\u201d is from the whitish lining of its mouth. When alarmed, it opens its mouth widely, showing the cotton-white lining. The body is black with little or no pattern or dark brown with darker bands on the back. Belly is dark brown or black. Young cottonmouths are patterned something like a copperhead and usually have a yellowish-green tail. Like all venomous snakes in Missouri, cottonmouths have a hole between the nostril and the eye, and the pupils are vertical, like a cat\u2019s."}
{"text": "by Ben Chapman Below is the infosheet and highlights: - Storing low-acid foods in a jar and sealing them without either acidifying or processing using pressure creates the ideal conditions for toxin formation. - Tested recipes and directions for safe canning can be found at the National Center for Home Food Preservation: - In 1977, 59 patrons of a Detroit Mexican restaurant became ill with botulism after consuming improperly canned peppers after restaurant staff put lightly-cooked peppers and water in jars and sealed them. - Low acid foods (pH greater than 4.6) like beets cannot be safely canned using a boiling water bath unless acidified according to a tested recipe. Click here to download. \u00a9 2012 US Food Safety Corporation. No copyright claim is made for portions of this blog and linked items that are works of the United States Government, state governments or third parties"}
{"text": "Most Active Stories Tue February 5, 2013 Michigan veggie crop relatively unscathed last year LANSING, MI (AP)-- The Michigan Farm Bureau says the state's vegetable crops suffered only minor damage from bad weather last year, unlike the heavy losses to fruit, corn and hay. The group says statistics released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that vegetable production in Michigan was down about 2 percent in 2012 from the previous year, while the combined value of the vegetable crop rose by 3 percent. The numbers are based on harvests of a dozen consumer staples, such as asparagus, snap beans, cabbage, carrots, squash and tomatoes. Statewide production of most vegetable crops decreased slightly, but celery and sweet corn output rose. Fruit crops such as cherries and apples were devastated last year by an early spring thaw, followed by a deep freeze that killed buds."}
{"text": "Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat. Pharyngitis - streptococcal; Streptococcal pharyngitis Strep throat is most common in children between age 5 and 15, although anyone can get it. Strep throat is spread by person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva. It commonly spreads among family or household members."}
{"text": "Your child will discover furry and fuzzy animals in this gentle introduction to the wonderful world of mammals. Journey through a rainbow of colors in the animal kingdom as your child discovers the many patterns and shades of the natural world. Animals can move in ways people can only dream of--birds soar above the treetops, monkeys swing from branch to branch. Learn how gorillas knuckle-walk, snakes slither, and rabbits hop in this fun-filled exploration of animal movement. We will find out how animals use their special senses to help them survive and compare their senses to our own. Sizing the Seas Explore aquatic life both big and small as we learn about creatures of the sea. Due to the nature of marine life, this program is only available at the Zoo."}
{"text": "Search within this Book: Guide to Language Network ClassZone Power Presentation Answer Key Professional Development Articles Online Lesson Planner Parts of speech. Subject-verb agreement. Sentence structure. You've learned the basics; now, put your skills to the test! Still have questions? Get answers from the experts on key concepts. Click on a resource below to get started. Media Literacy Links Test Preparation Links Speaking and Listening Links Copyright \u00a9 1995-2008 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "The Brisbane Times reports that Australian scientists have used a new supercomputer to simulate the movement of the virus that causes the common cold. The breakthrough opens up new targets for potentially life-saving drug treatments. The deputy director of St Vincent\u2019s Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Professor Michael Parker, said he and his team had been working with the pharmaceutical company Biota Holdings to understand the rhinovirus, in an effort to develop a new drug to treat it in vulnerable people. If you consider a virus as an organism, this is the first simulation of a whole organism, which is pretty exciting,\u201d he said. His team had used Melbourne\u2019s synchrotron microscope to look at the three-dimensional structure of the virus and the supercomputer to show how the virus moves. Read the Full Story."}
{"text": "ACCOUNTING TERMS - ACCOUNTING DICTIONARY - ACCOUNTING GLOSSARY From the web's #1 provider of financial analysis / ratio analysis VALUE ADDED TAX Definition VALUE ADDED TAX is a consumption tax where taxes are levied at each step of a manufacturing process where value is added to that product at that point in the manufacturing cycle; as well as at the point where the consumer purchases the end product. Learn new Accounting Terms FULL COSTING see ABSORPTION COSTING. MARKET ANAMOLY is a persistent and systematic differential of returns that cannot be accounted for by systematic risk factors, i.e. it is an inexplicable price distortion on a market."}
{"text": "Baltimore with a Dusting of Snow While traveling to the International Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor, astronauts photographed the northeastern United States blanketed in fresh snow. This image, taken in early December 2002, shows the city of Baltimore, and the surrounding area. An inset shows the center of the city (rotated so north points up). Astronauts routinely track weather phenomena on Earth, and use their onboard cameras to document their observations. Ground support in the Earth Observations Lab at the Johnson Space Center also track weather events world wide as part of the image planning activities, and alert the crews to significant events such as winter storm systems. This image originally appeared on the Earth Observatory. Click here to view the full, original record."}
{"text": "It's known that our solar system has always had four giant planets \u2014 Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus. Now, astronomers claim to have found evidence which suggests that the solar system might have a fifth giant planet, which was mysteriously knocked out into deep space. Computer simulations by researchers at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, showed that it is statistically extremely unlikely that the solar system began with four giants. By their calculations, it only had a 2.5 per cent chance of reaching its current population and orbital layout with four giants, but was 10 times more likely to have developed to its present state if there was a fifth monster body in the mix, The Daily Mail reported. To reach this conclusion, the researchers ran 6,000 simulations of the solar system's birth."}
{"text": "SmartDraw includes thousands of professional-looking diagrams like this that you can easily edit and make your own. Text in this example: The Essentials of Fire. Air: Any Surface trying to burn needs Oxygen to ignite. Fuel: The most common type of fuel is wood. combined with heat and oxygen, fuel should ignite. Heat: Heat provided by the smaller fuel should allow item to ignite. FIRE"}
{"text": "Cultural heritage is generally associated with archives, works of art, places of worship and monuments. But it also exists in less tangible forms: language, music and dance, festivities, rituals and traditional craftsmanship. Cultural heritage is important to the identity of a society. In times of need, songs, writings and works of art can be a beacon of hope and comfort. Cultural heritage reinforces cultural and historical self-awareness. Monuments and art treasures make a shared past visible and thus strengthen inter-cultural ties. In this section you will find news stories and articles on cultural heritage, that were published on the Power of Culture website between 2003 and 2010. More recent articles from our network you'll find on our Facebook page."}
{"text": "\"Getting Moore from Solar Cells\" by David J. Norris and Eray S. Aydil, Science 2012, 238, 625. After describing some new and interesting materials for solar cells, the authors state: \"Although this sounds exotic, these materials are known to behave like semiconductors, allowing them to absorb the sunlight and create electrons\"At the risk of sounding pedantic, electrons are not created--nor are they destroyed. They are there in the dark in the beginning, and they are still there after the lights go out. The electrons are merely excited by the light. Photons knock up electrons and then leave the seen."}
{"text": "Name: Regina M. I would like to try to propagate pine trees with a group of students (grades 3 to 5). We are located in South Jersey. The pine trees around the school are mostly White Pine and Scotch Pine. *I also have a bag of pine cones (I think they are Loblolly) that I just collected from a park in Delaware. Do you think we could be successful at this in a classroom setting? (We have a Grow Lab) Where exactly are the seeds on the pine cone? I can not seem to figure that part out?"}
{"text": "Organisers of the International Barcode of Life conference, in Adelaide this week, plan to use miniature DNA decoding devices to answer the question: \u201cWhat species is that?\u201d Conference co-chair and director of the Australian Centre for Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity at the University of Adelaide, Professor Andrew Lowe, says this is one of the most exciting developments in genomics. \u201cYou point this thing at an alien species and it tells you all about it. That\u2019s where we want to get to \u2026 maybe in five years, which is really neat.\u201d By 2015 scientists expect to have a reference library of five million standardised DNA sequences they can use to identify 500,000 species, which is more than a quarter of all known species on Earth. They would take a sample and then compare it with the sequences in the database, looking for a match."}
{"text": "Last weekend, the night sky was illuminated in New York by two twin beams of light shining upward from Lower Manhattan. The 9/11 \u201cTribute in Light\u201d memorial is in its ninth year. The rays, which are made up of more than 40 xenon light bulbs, are the strongest shafts of light ever projected from Earth into the night sky. Each year, they evoke the shape of the Twin Towers beginning at dusk on September 11 and fading with the dawn on September 12. Each year, they honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of 2001 and illuminate the sky as a silent, symbolic tribute. The Municipal Art Society sponsors the display each year. For more information, see the New York Times article."}
{"text": "Mary MacKillop was an early adopter of education methods, and her modern sisters are early adopters of computing technology. If you wander into the Mary MacKillop museum next to her shrine in North Sydney, you will find a large table-top screen, a unique nexus of computing design. You can manipulate images 360 degrees (for a class gathered around), you can access historic documents and information in surprising ways, delving into the finest detail of who Mary MacKillop was. This is one saint who, through the mysteries of modern computing science, we can know in great detail - someone who can be really known as a person. St Mary of the Cross is a saint who can be accessed through the touch screen. This is spirituality of the most practical kind. This program, though broadcast last weekend, can be dowloaded from the ABC website."}
{"text": "In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered The Americas. This is how the Europeans learned that North America and South America were there. The Europeans colonized the Americas. Because of this, most people now living in North America are the descendents of Europeans. Sometimes, science fiction stories talk about humans colonizing outer space on space stations or planets other than Earth. Some science fiction stories like The Matrix speak of the robots the human beings made, taking over, and colonizing Earth."}
{"text": "Step 7: Remove, Dry, and Finish the Gourd A plaster mold adheres to the gourd more tenaciously and usually the mold is destroyed in the course of removing it from around the gourd. The gourd is then allowed to dry slowly, and the outer coating called the \"cuticle\" is removed. Then the finishing steps, if any, are done. On this gourd, the details of the face and hair were then traced with the point of a jade knife to enhance the detail, It was dyed with dark tea, and a coat of varnish was applied to make it shiny."}
{"text": "Drury - Meaning of Drury [ 2 syll. dru-ry, dr-ury ] The baby boy name Drury is also used as a girl name. It is pronounced as DRUWRiy \u2020. Drury is largely used in the English language and its origin is Old French. The name is of the meaning friendship. Its meaning is derived from the element 'druerie'. Drury has 11 variants. Variants include Drewrea, Drewree, Drewrey, Drewri, Drewrie, Drewry, Drurea, Druree, Drurey, Druri, and Drurie. Drury is infrequently used as a baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names. \u2020 Pronunciation for Drury: D as in \"day (D.EY)\" ; R as in \"race (R.EY.S)\" ; UW as in \"two (T.UW)\" ; IY as in \"eat (IY.T)\""}
{"text": "Internet-linked history encyclopedias Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece - A fascinating guide to Ancient Greek civilisation from the Minoans to Alexander's empire. - Includes information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek empire, as well gods and goddesses, the Olympic games and the day-to-day life of its citizens. - Features stunning photographs and illustrations, a comprehensive factfinder section with a time chart, who\u2019s who and glossary, making it perfect for reference use. - Internet links to websites with virtual tours, reconstructions and more information. We don\u2019t have any reviews for this book yet. Why not write your own?"}
{"text": "Identifying remote survey material via the web \u2013 combining traditional invertebrate collecting methods with modern biodiversity informatics tools. I\u2019ve joined a camel trek run by Australian Desert Expeditions with Beth Mantle (CSIRO) to survey the invertebrate fauna of remote red dune country on the Ethabuka reserve in south-western Queensland, owned by Bush Heritage. Although we will use the usual collecting methods such as pitfall trapping, malaise nets, light trapping, beating, sweeping, litter sifting and hand collection, Beth and I are using a satellite modem to blog our daily activities and upload images of noteworthy specimens in order to seek assistance to help identify specimens as we post them to the web. Follow our journey via the Atlas of Living Australia blog, and my Museum colleague, Lynda Kelly, will also be helping me post our progress. Watch this space!"}
{"text": "English form of the name of the Christian evangelist, author of the first gospel in the New Testament. His name is a form of the Hebrew name Mattathia, meaning \u2018gift of God\u2019, which is fairly common in the Old Testament, being rendered in the Authorized Version in a number of different forms: Mattan(i)ah, Mattatha(h), Mattithiah, Mattathias, and so on. In the Authorized Version, the evangelist is regularly referred to as Matthew, while the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot is distinguished as Matthias. A related name from the same Hebrew roots, but reversed, is Jonathan. Throughout the English-speaking world Matthew has been particularly popular since the 1970s."}
{"text": "For our first milestone in in our cure (integrated math and science) class, we made 3D models of medicine. I made zolpidem. It is used to treat insomina and is used in drugs like Ambien, Stilnox, and Sublinox. We did this to get a better understanding of how our medicine works by making a 3D version of it. We built our medicines out of Styrofoam balls and sticks, then we spray painted them. The white balls represent hydrogen, blue balls are nitrogen, black balls are carbon, and the red ball represents oxygen (Pub Med Health, 2011)."}
{"text": "Download This Lesson Modeling Solar System Objects Grade Level: K-4 Science Education Standards: Earth and Space Science -- Content Standard D: Changes in the Earth and Sky - The surface of the Earth changes. Some changes are due to slow processes, such as erosion and weathering, and some changes are due to rapid processes, such as landslides, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Short Description: Summit Up is a 20 minute activity in which children make paper models to scale of the tallest volcanic mountains on Earth and Mars and discover a big difference between volcanoes on these two planets. Source: Lunar and Planetary Institute"}
{"text": "Truvada, the HIV prevention drug approved by US health regulators. The opinion of the Food and Drug Administration is that Truvada can be used by persons at high risk of disease and anyone who may hold in sexual activity with HIV-infected partners. There have been concerns the circulation of such a drug could engender a false sense of security. Present have also been worries that a drug-resistant strain of HIV could expand. Studies since 2010 showed that Truvada reduced the risk of HIV in healthy gay men and among HIV-negative heterosexual partners of HIV-positive people by between 44% and 73%. A number of health workers and groups active in the HIV society opposed a green light for the once-daily pill. Truvada, made by California-based Gilead Sciences, is previously backed by the FDA to be in use with existing anti-retroviral drugs for people who contain HIV."}
{"text": "Weird Creatures From the Deep A massive census of the oceans has turned up a trove of strange marine wildlife, from jellyfish to octopuses to anemones - By Jess Righthand - Smithsonian.com, August 06, 2010 The giant Caribbean anemone (Condylactis gigantean) is commonly found in the inner reefs and lagoons of the West Indies and the western Atlantic. It can grow up to 16 inches in diameter and is identifiable by the brightly colored tips of its tentacles. But beware: these eye-catching anemones have venom in their tentacles, which they use to stun and capture their prey."}
{"text": "A Cricket Magazine Group magazine Science for grades 5-9 Have a young reader who's interested in everything? MUSE\u00ae is for them, because it's about everything: past, present, and future; history, science, and the arts. Not just a collection of facts, MUSE is a guidebook for exploration with intelligent writing and amazing photographs. Each issue is enlivened with the nine New Muses, smart alecks who inhabit the margins and offer their own unique brand of humor and pointed commentary. - Wide range of topics covered in every issue - Unique, zany sense of humor - Wisecracking characters offer quirky observations and jokes \"MUSE\u00ae is an essential aid in helping to prepare students for the complicated world out there.\" - Leon L. Lederman, Nobel Laureate in Physics Interactive Sample | MUSE's Web Site for Kids"}
{"text": "Citrus aurantifolia is a shrubby tree, to 5 m (16 ft), with many thorns. Dwarf varieties are popular with home growers and can be grown indoors during winter months and in colder climates. The trunk rarely grows straight, with many branches that often originate quite far down on the trunk. The leaves are ovate 2.5\u20139 cm (1\u20133.5 in) long, resembling orange leaves. The flowers are 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter, are yellowish white with a light purple tinge on the margins. Flowers and fruit appear throughout the year but are most abundant from May to September. Citrus aurantifolia are used to flavour many foods. High in vitamin C, they were formerly used in the British navy to prevent scurvy\u2014hence the nickname \u201climey\u201d for British sailors."}
{"text": "English | \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587 Resistor Color Code Calculator A resistor is an electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in an electronic circuit. A resistor is perhaps the most common building block used in circuits. This tool is used to decode information for color banded axial lead resistors. Select the number of bands, then their colors to determine the value and tolerance of the resistors or view all resistors Digi-Key has to offer. Number of Bands: IEC Resistor Color Code Standards available here. By clicking this link you will be exiting the Digi-Key site."}
{"text": "cnSTM Jan 10, 2012 St John's Innovation centre The CNSTM is a simple to use and highly affordable yet powerful ambient STM capable of obtaining atomic resolution yet able to image areas as large as 10 microns across. The CNSTM is an ambient Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) capable of obtaining atomic resolution imaging, point spectroscopy, nanomanipulation and large-scale imaging up to areas as large as 10 microns. This system was designed to be both affordable and easy enough to use to be used in the classroom yet precise enough to be used as a research tool for even the most demanding of samples. The microscope comes complete with passive vibration isolation."}
{"text": "[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index][Subject Index][Author Index] Re: \"Dinosaurs Died Within Hours After Asteroid Hit Earth...\" > And - they had FEATHERS, which turned out to be > remarkably good insulation against cold - think of > birds huddling together in a burrow, and you get an > idea why they survived while the dinosaurs did not. - most birds did die out; - likewise, lots of mammals died out; - while lizards were heavily culled and turtles didn't exactly sail through unscathed, many of them survived, and crocodiles fared even better, so that alone can't be it; - most if not all small theropods of the time, not just birds, had feathers."}
{"text": "Lessons From Chile Topics: Engineering, Geology, Radio - Copy and Paste to Embed The 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile last month may offer some clues for how California would withstand such a massive quake. Andrea Kissack spoke with one Bay Area engineer who just returned from Chile where he was looking at how U.S. building codes held up in the quake."}
{"text": "Volt (or Volts): Unit of measure for electromotive force (EMF), the electrical potential between two points. An electrical potential of 1 volt will push 1 ampere of current through a 1-ohm resistive load. Using a common plumbing analogy, voltage is similar to water pressure and current is analogous to flow (e.g. liters per minute). In equations, the symbol E is often used (as in: E = IR). V is the symbol for the unit of measure, Volt. - Electromotive Force Find a term alphabetically: Comment on This Term (Corrections, Suggestions, etc.) Suggest Another Term We Should Add"}
{"text": "HAVING two copies of a mutant gene for haemoglobin almost eliminates your risk of developing malaria, say Italian researchers. One in five people they studied in the West African country of Burkina Faso has at least one copy, which they predict will spread through the population. David Modiano and his colleagues at the University of Rome examined 4348 people835 with the disease and 3513 without. They found that those who were free of the disease were much more likely to carry the The mutation doesn't stop you being infected with plasmodium, the single-celled parasite that causes malaria. ... To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "Alexander Runciman was a Scottish painter of historical and mythological subjects. He spent five years in Rome before returning to Edinburgh where in 1772 he became master of the Trustees? Academy. This miniature pencil drawing by John Brown was created in 1785, the year of Runciman?s sudden death. Brown was therefore keen to point out that he had drawn his sitter `ad vivam? ? from the life. Runciman?s hands rest on a book entitled `Ossian?: James MacPherson?s translations of ancient Gaelic poetry supposedly by the third-century Scottish bard. Several years earlier Runciman had decorated parts of Sir John Clerk?s Penicuik House with large-scale murals. His famous ceiling of `Ossian?s Hall? depicted narrative scenes from these poems. Sadly all murals were destroyed in a fire in 1899."}
{"text": "Watching Your Sugar Intake One factor in a healthy diet is the amount of sugar consumed. Sugar comes in many forms, including white sugar, brown sugar, raw sugar, corn syrup, honey and molasses. It provides you with calories, but little else nutritionally, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. To avoid getting too many calories from sugar, try to limit the amount of sugars added to your diet to 6 teaspoons a day if you eat about 1,600 calories, 12 teaspoons at 2,200 calories or 18 teaspoons at 2,800 calories. Added sugar doesn't just mean the sugar you add at the table, but also the sugar found in candy, soft drinks, jams, jellies and other sweetened foods."}
{"text": "A Canadian project to create genetically-modified pigs whose waste is less harmful to lakes and rivers has had its funding cut, before the animals could be commercialised. The \"Enviropigs\" project began in 1999 with the objective of creating an animal that digests its feed more efficiently than naturally-bred pigs. Eight generations of the pig were produced, and the current herd is 16 animals strong, but the association of farmers that sponsored the project, Ontario Pork, has now pulled its funding."}
{"text": "Read and Listen To Sentences Using the Word - Get your things together. - Let's get together tomorrow. - They agreed to work together. - They don't get along together. - Let's go to a concert together. - The family ate dinner together. - Birds of a feather flock together. - Let's get together again next year. - He stuck the broken pieces together. - How long have you two been together? - I wish that we could spend more time together. - Last Sunday, Mary and I went to the library together. - Let's go out and eat dinner together from time to time. - I always thought that Shirley and Alan would get together. - The faster we rub our hands together, the warmer they get. - I can still remember the time when we went on a picnic together. - This is a time of year when people get together with family and friends to observe Passover and to celebrate Easter."}
{"text": "|About Us | What's New | Search | Site Map | Contact Us| A.Word.A.Daywith Anu Garg plural beaux gestes (bo ZHEST) MEANING:noun: A gracious, but often meaningless, gesture. ETYMOLOGY:From French, literally fine gesture. Earliest documented use: 1920. USAGE:\"An effective encore doesn't risk becoming an empty beau geste; it is an emotional p.s. somehow relating to the mood of the written program.\" Peter Dobrin; Applauding the Orchestra for Offering Encores; The Philadelphia Inquirer (Pennsylvania); Jan 15, 2011. Explore \"beau geste\" in the Visual Thesaurus. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:You only have power over people as long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he's no longer in your power -- he's free again. -Alexander Solzhenitsyn, novelist, Nobel laureate (1918-2008) Contribute | Advertise \u00a9 2013 Wordsmith"}
{"text": "Grades K,1,2 | Science Counting an animal's legs is one way to identify it. In this science worksheet, your child will count the legs on each animal and connect the animal's name with its number of legs. This worksheet originally published in Learn Science! for grades K-2 by \u00a9 Dorling Kindersley Limited. Skills: observational skills, guided inquiry, properties of life, learning about animals, science experiment to tryPrint Full Size Don't have Acrobat Reader? Get it now."}
{"text": "- Source: Museum entry book 1847-55, pp203-4: The transverse plaits in these are made with the teeth. They are painted with garajure. The Turur\u00ed are Artocarpaceous trees, among the loftiest in the forest. The commonest species has red bark; this white barked one called Turur\u00ed morotenga. I have not seen it flower. Among the Uaupe Indians the tanga is the only article of dress, barely sufficing to hide their nether regions. It is passed under the thighs and tucked in, before and behind, under a string which passes around the loin. It is usually a rough strip of Red Turur\u00ed or a piece of curana cloth of their own manufacture. What is singular is that its use is confined to men; the women (except in festas when they wear tangas of plaited beads) going entirely naked. - Record posted on March 27, 2009 and last updated March 27, 2009"}
{"text": "Ethiopia: Building a Better Future In Ethiopia, the MERET programme has helped communities rehabilitate their local environment, which has been damaged by decades of erosion and deforestation. At the same time, they improve livelihoods for local families through the sustainable use of natural resources. This helps communities cope better with natural disasters such as drought, building a brighter, more food-secure future. These photos show the impact of MERET programme in the community of Abraha Atsbeha, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia."}
{"text": "|Documentation: Pointers to architecture-specific documentation| Also known as i386 or x86, the most common ISA on desktop machines for historical reasons. Recent implementations have many sophisticated features such as deep pipelines with out of order execution and good branch prediction. The SPARC is a reduced instruction set architecture whose origins go back to the early work on RISC at Berkeley. Its original features include register windows and support for tagged arithmetic. Recent members of the family are 64 bit. Most SPARCS now have deep pipelines, but are in order."}
{"text": "Aero-Terms are designed to be a daily reminder of the terms, names, acronyms and explanations of the unique language that populates the aviation world. Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed wing, helo, you name it... it's all fair game. Aero-Terms should serve as a quick but intriguing reminder of the terms you may use every day, or an introduction to an aspects of the Aero-World you may not yet be familiar with. ANN also encourages readers to go beyond the FMI link, and further research any intriguing terms. A propeller whose blades have been rotated so that the leading and trailing edges are nearly parallel with the aircraft flight path to stop or minimize drag and engine rotation. Normally used to indicate shutdown of a reciprocating or turboprop engine due to"}
{"text": "Your 30 human rights-the Universal Declaration of Human Rights In 1948, in the wake of World War II, a short document was placed before the United Nations affirming the inalienable rights of people and attempting to document the lessons learned from decades of unimaginable violence and destruction. The document contains a preamble and thirty articles outlining human rights. It is called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Did you know? Download your copy of the UDHR - The UDHR process was led by a woman--Eleanor Roosvelt. - The Center offers one of the biggest celebrations of the UDHR in the world each December. - No country voted against the UDHR. - The writer, John Peter Humphrey, was Canadian. - The UDHR was used as a framework for the UN to create the Millennium Development Goals."}
{"text": "The Slide Rule The slide rule is a tool that has long since been outdated by computers. It performed simple multiplication and division problems, as well as trigonometrical equations and logarithms. The rule below is a working Java applet; to use it, simply slide the center piece or the glass to the left or right to position them, and the computer will calculate the result in relation to the cursor. This is the Java Slide Rule Java Slide Rule courtesy of System Source"}
{"text": "Manipulating typography to make its form reflect its meaning is a great technique. In this weeks assigned reading the words zoom, jump, spin, blur and even outline were mentioned. The key is to find verbs that indicate action and implying that action in the type design. Some other great examples I have seen are \u201ctopple\u201d, I have even used this technique myself on a paper sample. I used the phrase \u201c The perfect paper for an imperfect world\u201d and flipped the \u201ce\u2019s \u201d around in Imperfect. (See Link) As the chapter mention \u201cthe possibilities are endless.\u201d There is even a childrens show on PBS called word world that does exactly this. Graphic Design School 3rd edition pages 92, 93"}
{"text": "Lincoln Playing the Banjo This cartoon shows Lincoln playing the banjo. Lincoln's friend Ward Hill Lamon sang a few of Lincoln's favorite songs to him as they traveled to the troops at Antietam, and the incident was blown out of proportion to suggest Lincoln's indifference to the casualties of the Battle of Antietam. - October, 1862 circa 5 years - Original Format: - download hi-res watermarked image All Licensed images are available for download as jpeg files at 300 dpi of original size. If your project requires an image at higher resolution, please contact us (be sure to include item number). Custom requests may require an additional charge."}
{"text": "Computed Axial Tomography Learn More About Cancer Treatment Centers of America: Chat with Us | Email Us Computed Axial Tomography - Also known as a CAT scan or CT scan, computed axial tomography, or computed tomography, is an x-ray procedure that uses a computer to create three-dimensional pictures of the inside of the body. By producing cross-sectional images, CAT scans can sometimes reveal items that conventional x-rays can not. Computed axial tomography is frequently used in both cancer diagnosis and treatment to isolate the location of cancerous cells in the body. Previous: Complete Blood Count Back to the Cancer Glossary"}
{"text": "stony (Heb. marg. \"Amanah,\" perennial), the chief river of Damascus ( 2 Kings 5:12 ). Its modern name is Barada, the Chrysorrhoas, or \"golden stream,\" of the Greeks. It rises in a cleft of the Anti-Lebanon range, about 23 miles north-west of Damascus, and after flowing southward for a little way parts into three smaller streams, the central one flowing through Damascus, and the other two on each side of the city, diffusing beauty and fertility where otherwise there would be barrenness."}
{"text": "Arbor Day is coming up. According to the National Arbor Day Foundation, National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, but many states observe it on different dates according to their best tree-planting times. Colorado\u2019s date is the third Friday in April. Celebrations in Colorado take place the entire week especially in the Denver area. If you would like to celebrate by planting a tree, our library has many resources to help select an appropriate tree. A search of \u201ctrees\u201d in our online catalog turns up 125 items covering such varieties as evergreen, deciduous, mountain trees, natives; topics such as how to plant trees; xeriscaping; pests, diseases, and more. Most of these resources are from the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension."}
{"text": "Welcome to the discussion forum. In this forum, you may ask questions, start new discussions, and view existing posts. Click to create a discussion account. Click on the button to receive email notifications each time a new discussion is added to this forum. I am looking for some idea as to the ascent rate of carbonatite magma and the depth from which carbonatite magma might originate. Largest underground magma formations are what which can forms large hills? The largest underground magma formatoins are_whiuch can form large hills? How does an increase in temperature cause rock to form into magma"}
{"text": "Local legend says that Colmcille stood on this hill - Cnoc na Naomh - with his companions Saints Fion\u00e1n, Dubthach and Begley. As they stood here above Magheraroarty, they discussed who would have the task of converting the Tory islanders to Christianity. They decided to answer the question by throwing their croziers. Whoever threw his crozier as far as the island would carry out the conversion. Two landed near Falcarragh, another on Inis Dubthaigh (Inishdooey Island) and Colmcille\u2019s crozier landed on Tory, winning him the reward of converting the islanders. His crozier is said to have formed a crater on Tory\u2019s northeast cliffs. Cnoc na Naomh translates as hill of the saints."}
{"text": "Join the colours Enlist in the army. Each regiment in the British Army had a flag, which called its colour. This dates back to at least the 16th century. In this citation from Certain discourses concerning the formes and effects of divers sorts of weapons, and other verie important matters militarie, 1590, Sir John Smythe appears to be disparaging about what must then have been new practise of called an ensign (flag) a colour: \"Colours is by them so fondlie & ignorantly given, as if they should (in stead of Ensignes) be asked how manie Colours of footmen there were in the Armie.\" The word colour in this context is now best remembered via the annual ceremony of Trooping The Colour. In this, various regiments of the British Army, notably the Household Division, parade their regimental colour before the monarch."}
{"text": "The weather in New York City improved a little this week. So I am posting a photo of this carousel at Bryant Park. The carousel, from the Italian word garosello and Spanish word carosella (\"little war\"), was first built by Turkish and Arabian cavalries in the 1100s as a training apparatus for combat on horseback. Soldiers would practice their archery skills and sword plays while sitting on the moving wooden horses. These carousels were usually kept within the castle walls and not seen by the public. In the early-1800s, colorful wooden horses suspended on a poles and powered by ropes and pulleys were unveiled at carnivals and fairs in England and Europe. Steam powered machines and music were added later and the popularity of carousels began to rise. The golden age of carousels were in the early 1900s when elaborate animals and decorative chariots were added to the rides."}
{"text": "English Vocabulary refers to the words in the English language. Learning English requires many skills, and vocabulary can be seen as knowledge you can\u2019t do without. The English Words in this section is that required by the IELTS external exam, and represents a good to very good level of the English language. At English we believe that English learners would benefit greatly from a large word in all areas of their language ability. In this site, you could find many lists of words related to Places, Profession, Number, Character, Church, Governmenr, Marriage, Medicine,Science,Art etc... Take your own time to go through all these lists of Vocabulary and note down the words which you may need for your writings. From English Vocabulary to HOME PAGE"}
{"text": "Patients with blood cancers that are not cured with a stem cell transplant do not have standard treatment options. Studies have shown that natural killer (NK) cells, a type of white blood cells, donated by another person can be given safely and may be helpful for treating some blood diseases. These NK cells are collected from the donor and purified before infusion into the patient. In this study, researchers want to determine the effectiveness of giving NK cells to patients with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back after a transplant and cannot be treated with a second transplant or with chemotherapy alone. They hope that giving chemotherapy and then NK cells will be a better treatment for these patients than currently available treatment options."}
{"text": "Bordered to the north by the North Downs and the west by The Weald, Romney Marsh was originally created by the sea after the last ice age and with the help of man, is now an expanse of rich farmland. During the middle ages, it was a centre of commerce and was home to many smugglers. Romney Marsh also has the largest expanse of shingle in the world and with its associated flora and fauna is home to Britain's only designated desert area. It is also on the migratory path of a huge number of visiting birds. To browse through the website, use the navigation bar at the top or"}
{"text": "What is the Ashford Green Corridor? Nine out of ten people in the UK live in towns and cities, so green spaces in urban areas are very important. They provide a pleasant, relaxing environment for people and habitats for wildlife. Ashford is lucky to have a haven for people and wildlife, a green space that runs right through the town: the Ashford Green Corridor. The Green Corridor is made up of parks, recreation grounds and other green spaces alongside the rivers that flow through Ashford. The Green Corridor has been designated as a Local Nature Reserve, and is being looked after by a partnership of organisations."}
{"text": "BILL OF RIGHTS: FREEDOM OF THE PRESS This issue is one of a series on the Bill of Rights. It explores freedom of the press through U.S. history. Meet John Peter Zenger, a newspaper editor in pre-Revolutionary America who was arrested for libel but eventually cleared of any wrongdoing. Read about the first issues of national security and censorship of the press during the Civil War. Explore what the definition of \"press\" means in the 21st century and how it affects how we use the Internet. You can read about how freedom of the press has both been the subject of and been used to censor some \"classic\" children's literature. Follow some suggestions to create your own newspaper. Paperback 48 pgs. Full Color Suggested for ages: 9-14 Product Code: COB9901"}
{"text": "|Product #: MTM404166EB_TQ| Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Grades 5-6 (Resource Book Only) eBookGrade 5|Grade 6 Please Note: This ebook is a digital download, NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will be provided a one time link to download ebooks to your computer. Orders paid by PayPal require up to 8 business hours to verify payment and release electronic media. For immediate downloads, payment with credit card is required. This book provides students in grade 5 6 with practice in reading nonfiction selections and testing for comprehension with reading selections in science, history, geography, economics, and informational text. Submit a review"}
{"text": "Tropical Storm Hanna over United States East Coast Tropical Storm Hanna did not reach hurricane strength before making landfall near the South Carolina-North Carolina state line in the pre-dawn hours of September 6, 2008. Instead it hovered just on the brink of minimal Category 1 hurricane status. The storm continued up the East Coast bringing rain and winds. This image captured by the MODIS on the Terra satellite shows the storm on September 6, 2008 just after noon. The storm moved very quickly - on Sept 5th, the eye of the storm was about 250 kilometers east of the Florida-Georgia state line. In just under a day, the weakening center of the storm was located west-northwest of Norfolk, Virginia, and Hampton Roads Harbor\u00e2\u20ac\u201dmore than 730 kilometers (more than 455 miles) north-northeast."}
{"text": "When did FM radio begin? Howard Armstrong broadcast the first radio transmission employing frequency modulation (FM) in 1935. However, experiments with FM had been conducted years before. For more information on frequency and amplitude modulation, check out our encyclopedia. You can also find a good online history of FM radio here."}
{"text": "Jar is defined as to shock, shake, vibrate or quarrel.(verb) An example of jar is to jump out from behind a door and surprise someone. The definition of a jar is a harsh sound, a jolt or a quarrel, or a container made of stone, glass, etc.(noun) See jar in Webster's New World College Dictionary Origin: ult. echoic Origin: ME jarre < Fr jarre < OProv or Sp jarra < Ar jarrah, earthen water container See jar in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Origin: Middle English jarre, a liquid measure Origin: , from Old French (from Proven\u00e7al jarra) Origin: and from Medieval Latin jarra Origin: , both from Arabic jarra, earthen jar Origin: , from jarra, to draw, pull; see grr in Semitic roots. verb jarred jarred, jar\u00b7ring, jars verb, intransitive Origin: Perhaps of imitative origin. Learn more about jar"}
{"text": "Diarrhea is common in patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Infections with the organisms Isospora or Cyclospora frequently cause diarrhea in those patients. The antibiotic trimethoprim\u2013sulfamethoxazole is effective treatment for these infections, usually given at a dose of one tablet four times per day for 10 days. It is unknown whether lower doses or shorter courses of this antibiotic would be effective. Since these infections often come back if the treatment is stopped, patients are usually continued on the antibiotic (secondary prophylaxis). Unfortunately, some patients develop side effects related to the trimethoprim\u2013sulfamethoxazole, and others may be allergic to it. Another antibiotic, ciprofloxacin, has been suggested as an option for treating and preventing infections with Isospora and Cyclospora species."}
{"text": "|Adult male in-flight| The Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) is a species of Blackbirds. Its bill is pointed. The adult females are more greyer then the adult male. The population of the Rusty Blackbird has declined in recent decades nobody know's why for sure. The birds usually breed in muskeg and forests across Canada and Alaska and migrate to the eastern and southeastern United States, into parts of the Grain Belt and sometimes straying into Mexico These birds feed insects, small fish and some seeds in wet ground or in shallow water."}
{"text": "Since leaves require light to perform photosynthesis, the colour of a leaf kept in the dark changes from a darker to a lighter shade of green. Sometimes, it also turns yellow. The production of the chlorophyll pigment essential for photosynthesis is directly proportional to the amount of light available. In the absence of light, the production of chlorophyll-a molecules stops and they get broken slowly. This changes the colour of the leaf gradually to light green. During this process, the xanthophyll and carotenoid pigments become predominant, causing the leaf to become yellow. These pigments are more stable as light is not essential for their production. They are always present in plants."}
{"text": "The file_exists() function returns TRUE if the file or directory specified by filename exists; FALSE otherwise. Syntax of file_exists() Function PHP bool file_exists (file_name ) It test the existence of the file or the directory given as argument name It return true if the file or the directory given is existing If Not existing then it returns FALSE Code for file_exists() Function PHP echo \"file is existing \".file_exists(\"c:/rose1/ram.txt\"); echo \"<br>file is existing \".file_exists(\"c:/rose1/ram1.txt\"); If you are facing any programming issue, such as compilation errors or not able to find the code you are looking for. Ask your questions, our development team will try to give answers to your questions."}
{"text": "Security company Multicom of Stockholm, Sweden, has found a way to use cellphones to help track valuable goods. Guards who accompany valuable cargo will carry a phone with a built-in GPS chip. The phone automatically makes a call to a control centre every 60 seconds giving the time and its current position (WO 2004/28184). This information is stored, and should the cellphone fail to make two or more calls, or if its signal is jammed, the centre can help police by producing a trail showing the cargo's recent movements. The trail should help police narrow their search. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "Meanders are semicircular bends in stream channels. The meander in this picture is in a creek near my house. The most famous meandering river in history was the Meander River in western Turkey, now known by its Turkish name as the B\u00fcy\u00fck Menderes (Big Meander). The word meander derives via Greek from the name of this river in the antiquity, Maiandros. Maiandros is neither Turkish nor Greek; it appears to be a very old Anatolian word with an obscure meaning. To the north of the B\u00fcy\u00fck Menderes is the K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fck Menderes (Little Meander), the ancient Cayster (Caystros). The next posts in this series will be about the colorful (mostly, turbid brown, actually) histories of the Meander and the Cayster rivers."}
{"text": "Noctilucent Clouds are usually spotted in areas closer to the poles, but recently they have become more common in areas further away. Many believe this to be caused from the continual day to day atmospheric spraying that occurs daily, reacting with HAARP's continual radiation of the earth's upper ionosphere. you can clearly see the frequency waves present in this example. Noctlucent Clounds Over Wester Washingto This story is inappropriate and should be flagged for moderation. Please choose from one of the following options:"}
{"text": "Did you know that macular degeneration affects one in three people over the age of 75? Keep your eyesight healthy by loading up on foods that are rich in beta carotene, a carotenoid that is found in orange and dark green vegetables. Eat foods like carrots, spinach, collard greens, and winter squash. Lutein and Zeaxanthin are also important to include in your diet as they protect vision cells from oxidative damage. You can find these two compounds in peppers, sweet potatoes, parsley, and snow peas. Studies have suggested that eating foods rich in selenium, such as barley and Brazil nuts, can help prevent macular degeneration as well. Also be sure you are eating plenty of food with vitamin C, such as berries, oranges, lemons, and broccoli."}
{"text": "Posted at 2:39 PM on January 19, 2010 by Sanden Totten This month scientists announced some new findings on what may be the world's first \"plant-imal\", an animal that works like a plant. The species in question in elysia chlorotica , a green sea slug found in Northeastern U.S. and parts of Canada. It has the uncanny ability to steal the genes from the plants it eats and use their chloroplast to start turning sunlight into energy. This amazing little creature inspired In The Loop's own Sanden Totten to pick up a guitar and sing this song. (This tune was part of ITL's latest podcast) Photo via PNAS Comment on this post"}
{"text": "There is a wealth of information available in journal articles to support almost any international law topic. Journal articles can\u2026 - offer important analysis and commentary on a topic; - set out the history or chronology of events for a treaty or topical issue; - furnish definitions and explanations of important legal concepts; and - provide citations to treaties and other documents. Relevant articles can be found in journals from a variety of disciplines: law, international relations, political science, economics, etc. There are several ways to locate articles:"}
{"text": "Statistics about New Zealand women include details about age, ethnic affiliation, language, religion, families and households, fertility, work (paid and unpaid) and income, education, housing, and where they live. Also available is information about women's health and disability status, life expectancy, and the ratio of women to men. New Zealand General Social Survey The New Zealand General Social Survey (NZGSS) provides information on the well-being of New Zealanders aged 15 years and over. It covers a wide range of social and economic outcomes, and shows how these outcomes are distributed across different groups within the New Zealand population. Reports and articles Search for more information."}
{"text": "No matter what you do with your computer, storage is an important part of your system. In fact, most personal computers have one or more of the following storage devices: Usually, these devices connect to the computer through an Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface. Essentially, an IDE interface is a standard way for a storage device to connect to a computer. IDE is actually not the true technical name for the interface standard. The original name, AT Attachment (ATA), signified that the interface was initially developed for the IBM AT computer. In this article, you will learn about the evolution of IDE/ATA, what the pinouts are and exactly what \"slave\" and \"master\" mean in IDE."}
{"text": "During the Baroque era, Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) was one of the most important and influential keyboard composers of the day. His works for harpsichord and organ feature typically complex interweaving melodies which continue to present technical challenges -- including crossing hands -- to performers who attempt his pieces. Scarlatti's most lasting contribution may be the influential forms he pioneered, including an Italian style of Sonata that features two repeating sections, each complete with a change of key and distinct, recapitulating melodies. Through his travels to Portugal and Spain, Scarlatti added distinct influences to his compositions, including that of Spanish guitar music. It's possible that some of Scarlatti's innovations were inspired by his father Alessandro, an important composer in his own right."}
{"text": "Scientists discover Earth-sized planet ORLANDO, Fla. (MCT) \u2014 University of Central Florida scientists have discovered a new planet outside our solar system that is the closest Earth-size planet ever discovered. And they have named it after UCF. Planet UCF 1.01, an \u201cexoplanet\u201d orbiting a red dwarf star called GJ 436, is about two-thirds the size of Earth and only 33 light years distant. \u201cCosmically speaking, that\u2019s right around the corner,\u201d said discoverer Kevin Stevenson, though that works out to 194 trillion miles. If you have any technical difficulties, either with your username and password or with the payment options, please contact us by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org"}
{"text": "|Needham was named after a town in Suffolk, England, called Needham Market. This area of Massachusetts was settled mostly by East Anglians, and many of the local towns are named after English towns in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk (in fact, Needham is in Norfolk County). Needham was originally part of Dedham, the county seat, which was named after the English town of Dedham (in Essex). Thus, when Needham became a separate village from Dedham in 1711, it was also given the name of a familiar East Anglian village. None of the early residents of Needham bore the surname \"Needham\". | The word \"Needham\" comes from the Anglo-Saxon, and means \"Lower Village\" (Germanic nieder- = nether or lower, and -ham, signifying a village or hamlet)."}
{"text": "squinch, in architecture, a piece of construction used for filling in the upper angles of a square room so as to form a proper base to receive an octagonal or spherical dome. It was the primitive solution of this problem, the perfected one being eventually provided by the pendentive. Squinches may be formed by masonry built out from the angle in corbeled courses, by filling the corner with a vise placed diagonally, or by building an arch or a number of corbeled arches diagonally across the corner. In Islamic architecture, especially in Persia, where it may have been invented, the squinch took the form of a succession of corbeled stalactites. It was also commonly used in the early churches of Europe and the East. More on squinch from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Architecture"}
{"text": "HaShem brought us out of Egypt with a Mighty Hand and an Outstretched Arm (Deuteronomy 26:8) When Does Passover Begin? According to Biblical law, Passover is determined by the Jewish lunar calendar, and begins on the eve of the fifteenth day of the month of Nisan. The English date varies from year to year, falling in March or in April."}
{"text": "Humidifiers and Vaporizers A humidifier is a device that blows cool to lukewarm mist (vapor) into the air to increase humidity (moisture) in a room. A vaporizer is a device that releases a cool to hot mist into the air to help increase humidity or to help with breathing. These devices tend to be used when a person is sick or when air in the house is dry (low indoor humidity). When a person's skin and mucous membranes are dry, the dryness can aggravate an illness of the head, neck, or chest. Or it can lead to chapped lips, a dry throat, or dry and itchy skin. Mist therapy with one of the devices can help provide relief. These devices differ in a few ways. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org Find out what women really need. Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "Photo #: NH 83003 Admiral Graf Spee (German Armored Ship, 1936) Ship's port bow, taken while she was at Montevideo, Uruguay in mid-December 1939, following the Battle of the River Plate. Note crew members working over the side to repair damage from an eight-inch shell fired by the British heavy cruiser Exeter. The notation \"The 'Moustache'\" refers to the false bow wave painted on Admiral Graf Spee's bows. The original photograph came from Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison's World War II history project working files. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. Online Image: 46KB; 740 x 530 pixels Click on the small photograph to prompt a larger view of the same image. If you want higher resolution reproductions than this digital image, see: \"How to Obtain Photographic Reproductions.\" Image posted 3 August 2006"}
{"text": "Talking About Tides Astrobiology Magazine presents its latest podcast with our host Simon Mitton. In this interview, Brian Jackson, a NASA Earth and Space Sciences Fellow in the Department of Planetary Sciences at the University of Arizona, explores the importance of tidal heating in determining the habitability of planets. Tidal heating, which is generated by orbiting a massive gravitational body like a star or giant planet, can heat up a planet or moon. If there is too much tidal heating, though, the resulting volcanism can create torrid conditions unsuitable for life. Listen to our other podcasts The Evolution of EPOXI: Interview with Tim Livengood and Vikki Meadows"}
{"text": "Examples of the number of photos, songs, videos and any other files that can be stored on a hard drive are provided for illustrative purposes only. Your results will vary based on file size and format, settings, features, software and other factors. As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for buffer or cache, one megabyte (MB) = 1,048,576 bytes. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, megabit per second (Mb/s) = one million bits per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second."}
{"text": "Styrene acrylonitrile Overview Transcript Styrene acrylonitrile or SAN is a transparent resin made from styrene and acrylonitrile. SAN is used to make consumable items like cigarette lighters, tooth brush holders and trays in refrigerators. It\u2019s also used to make fan-blades and other items requiring transparency. China is the main users of SAN in Asia, given its large manufacturing base and position as a leading exporter of finished goods. SAN usage is expected to grow as demand for consumer items increases each year. Domestic demand in China has become an important outlet for SAN in Asia, as local demand for finished goods and consumer items is set to grow strongly over the next several years. The market in Asia is essentially spot, with demand and supply conditions often moving prices, although speculation does often accentuate these price movements."}
{"text": "identity theoryArticle Free Pass identity theory, in philosophy, one view of modern Materialism that asserts that mind and matter, however capable of being logically distinguished, are in actuality but different expressions of a single reality that is material. Strong emphasis is placed upon the empirical verification of such statements as: \u201cThought is reducible to motion in the brain.\u201d The double-aspect theory is similar to this, with one notable exception: reality is not material; it is either mental or neutral. The latter case is illustrated by an undulating line that is both concave and convex at the same time; each aspect is an integral, but only a partial, expression of the total reality. What made you want to look up \"identity theory\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "traveling post-office system Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. ...of transport as each was developed: the stagecoach, steamboat, canals, and railroads; the short-lived Pony Express; and airlines and motor vehicles. It also helped subsidize their development. A traveling post-office system, in which mail could be sorted in transit, was introduced experimentally in 1862, and it made railway mail service the dominant form of mail conveyance well into the 20th... What made you want to look up \"traveling post-office system\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "X-Ray tomography (CT scanning) is an imaging technique based on density differences. This technique enables us to reveal the internal structure of a rock sample in a non-destructive way. It can be used to inspect the core prior to un-sleeving. - Non-destructive investigation of internal rock structures. - Scanning of sedimentary structures, laminations and cross bedding. - Study of fault and fracture structures. - Penetration depth of mud filtrate in the core. - SCAL sample screening for inhomogeneities or abnormalities prior to costly tests."}
{"text": "WORLD BRIEFING | EUROPE; Heat Waves Are Getting Longer By ANDREW C. REVKIN Published: August 7, 2007 Researchers studying western European temperature records have found that the length of heat waves there has doubled since 1880, from 1.5 days to 3 days on average. They also say that the number of summer days that are far hotter than the average for a particular date has tripled. The team described its work in the current issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research-Atmospheres. The scientists, led by Paul M. Della-Marta of the University of Bern in Switzerland, said the findings supported the idea that global warming from human activities could be making Europe more prone to extreme conditions. They recommended that health agencies in the region work on ways to limit human health risks from summer heat."}
{"text": "Text by Candace Kanes Images from Maine Historical Society, Camp Winnebago, Camp Runoia, Good Will-Hinkley Home, and Eliot Baha'i Archives Wohelo, Kippewa, Mataponi, Runoia, Winnebago, Agawam, Kawanhee, Takajo, Mechuwana, and Indian Acres. Summer camps once appealed to urban youths for their exposure to nature and the simple life. Soon, they focused instead on skills, sports, loyalty, and camp spirit. Summer-long camps and special purpose camps remain popular in Maine. Most go far beyond summer amusements for young people. The images suggest how the camps -- and campers -- have changed throughout the twentieth century as well as how ideas about the purposes of the camps have developed."}
{"text": "Figure 9: Proton force. The interaction energy of two protons is shown as a function of the distance between them. At small separations, the energy is positive and the force is repulsive. At intermediate distances, the nuclear interaction is negative and the force is attractive. At distances larger than shown on the graph, the nuclear force becomes negligible and the repulsive electric force between the two charges is all that is left. The interaction depicted is for protons with antiparallel spins."}
{"text": "The first residents of Australia were the Aboriginal people, who are believed to have come to the land by boat between 50,000 and 60,000 years ago. Though there are 300 Aboriginal clans, 250 languages and 700 dialects, all Aboriginal communities share a common culture focused on a creation myth and spirit ancestors. With its monuments and museums, Australian Capital Territory is filled with rich history. Discover all this area has to offer. What if you could ease the agony of a backache or migraine without a prescription? You just might be able to\u2014by swapping pills for supplements. As the sun sets on Uluru in Australia's Northern Territory, watch a spiritual ceremony called an Inma performed by a group of Aboriginal Anangu women."}
{"text": "PHYS 240: Digital Techniques & Applications This course deals with logical design and optimization of digital computers and digital devices. Introduction to number systems, codes and Boolean algebra. Electronics and solid state components-gates, flip flops, shift registers, docks, counters, adders, and other arithmetic circuits, and memory devices are explored. Experiments include design of logic circuits, using discrete and integrated circuit components.... more \u00bb No professor information to display. No students have added this course yet. There are no reviews for this course. Be the first to write one! There are no documents available for this class"}
{"text": "What is Oak Wilt? gren4ester at aol.com Mon Aug 14 17:37:31 EST 1995 As I read Oak wilt (Ceraocystis fagacearum), a fungus, attacks most oaks vascular systems. Once infected the trees die within a month after the first symptoms appear. This is usually within the year of infection. It usually kills individual trees or small groups of trees but, may infect several hectares in size. The wilt is spread through root grafts and by sap-feeding and bark beetles. I hope this helps. More information about the Ag-forst"}
{"text": "The Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Company Lands in the East Everglades Expansion Area will have a number of opportunities for the public and partner agencies to learn about the proposal and comment on this project. Below is the current estimated project schedule. Step 1. Initiate project - January 2011 Did You Know? Over forty species of mammals inhabit Everglades National Park. Though they often utilize drier habitats, many are also adapted to the semi-aquatic habitats of the Everglades. White-tailed Deer can often be seen wading through the sawgrass prairies."}
{"text": "eg: Janet; Simon; London; The President; Tuesday. Proper nouns are always written with a capital letter. Nouns which are not written with a capital letter do not refer to the name of an individual person or thing and are called common nouns. See Also: Concrete Noun; Abstract Noun; Adjectival Noun; Noun as Adjective; Collective Noun; Mass Noun; Substantive; Proper Adjectives Browse the following links to other content related to 'Proper Nouns' from the 'Nouns' grammar category: Lost Your Password? | Register Browse A - Z"}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Alternative forms bunnet (plural bunnets) - Alternative spelling of bonnet. - (Scotland, New Zealand) A style of flat cap traditionally made from wool, commonly worn by farmers and country gentlemen in cool climates. Usage notes Under the name bunnet, the flat cap is often associated with the working class in the Scotland. The tam o'shanter is similar, but has a toorie, or pompom, on its center. See also - tam o'shanter - toorie bunnet - Flat cap on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Flat cap - Tam o'shanter (hat) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Tam o'shanter (hat)"}
{"text": "JERUSALEM (AP) \u2014 Israel's National Library is unveiling a trove of Hebrew manuscripts giving the first physical evidence of an ancient Jewish community in Afghanistan. Library officials said Thursday the documents came from caves in an area of northern Afghanistan that is now a Taliban stronghold. The documents, some 1,000 years old, survived because Jews do not throw out papers that include the name of God, and the dry conditions in the caves where they were stored preserved them. Researchers say the \"Afghan Genizah\" marks the greatest such archive found since the \"Cairo Genizah\" was discovered in an Egyptian synagogue more than 100 years ago, a vast depository of medieval manuscripts considered to be among the most valuable collections of historical documents ever found. \"Genizah\" is the Hebrew word for storage for documents."}
{"text": "The Class of IntentionalPsychologicalProcesses which involve concluding, on the basis of either deductive or inductive evidence, that a particular Proposition or Sentence is true. SUMO / PROCESSES Related WordNet synsets See more related synsets on a separate page. - reasoning, logical thinking, abstract thought - thinking that is coherent and logical - think logically - reason, reason out, conclude - decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion; \"We reasoned that it was cheaper to rent than to buy a house\" - deduce, infer, deduct, derive - reason by deduction; establish by deduction - inferential, illative - relating to or having the nature of illation or inference; \"the illative faculty of the mind\" If agent is an instance of cognitive agent, then agent is capable to do reasoning in role agent. (instance ?AGENT CognitiveAgent) (capability Reasoning agent ?AGENT))"}
{"text": "OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS. By this expression, which is used in the constitution of the United States, is meant a legal and not merely a moral duty. 4 Wheat. 107. The obligation of contracts consists in the necessity under which a man finds himself to, do, or to refrain from doing something. This obligation consists generally both in foro legis and in foro conscientice, though it does at times exist in one of these only. It is certainly of the first, that in foro legis, which the framers of the constitution spoke, when they prohibited the passage of any law impairing the obligation of contract. 1 Harr. Lond. Rep. Lo. 161. See Impairing the obligation of contracts."}
{"text": "AACE introduces its new eLearning series. The first module, Pricing and Costing, was released in February 2017. This module explains the difference between pricing and costing. It is important to distinguish between the terms \"price\" and \"cost\". There is a very fine line separating them which is why people often use the terms interchangeably. This module highlights the concepts of pricing and costing of a project, illustrates the variances, and helps the learner identify the inputs, transforming mechanisms (tools and techniques), and outputs related to the cost and pricing process. The module can be utilized as a study aid for the CCP Certification Exam. It is interactive with questions posed intermittently to assess knowledge gained by the viewer. There is also a test at the end requiring a 70% score to earn 0.1 CEUs."}
{"text": "Naseby Field is the location of the Battle of Naseby, a cardinal battle of the English Civil War which resulted in a disastrous royalist defeat. It is located roughly twenty miles north of Northampton or roughly seven miles southwest of the town of Market Harborough, and is just north of the A14 main road. A commemorative plaque and obelisk (grid reference ) marks the site of the battle. |This Northamptonshire location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "Climbing or trailing annual, biennial or perennial vines. Alternate, pinnately compound with several pairs of opposite, narrowly oblong leaflets. The terminal leaflet is modified into a branched, twining tendril used to climb. Ascending, climbing or trailing stems are herbaceous but may become woody with age. Flowers and fruit Blue, purple or reddish pea-like flowers are borne on short stalks in the upper leaf axils or found crowded along one side of long, bare stalks. Fruit are variously sized pea-like pods. Seeds or rhizomes. Print a PDF of this page: Vetches The MSU IPM Program maintains this site as an access point to pest management information at MSU. The IPM Program is administered within the Department of Entomology, fueled by research from the AgBioResearch, delivered to citizens through MSU Extension, and proud to be a part of Project GREEEN."}
{"text": "Ingesting silver \u2014 in antimicrobial health tonics or for extensive medical treatments involving silver \u2014 can cause argyria, condition in which the skin turns grayish-blue. Brown researchers have discovered how that happens. The process is similar to developing black-and-white photographs, and it's not just the silver.PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] \u2014 Researchers from Brown University have shown for the first time how ingesting too much silver can cause argyria, a rare condition in which patients\u2019 skin turns a striking shade of grayish blue READ MORE \"BUT WAIT! SHOW ME THE BLUE PEOPLE\" beinki \"IF you ask me this is just a hit piece, why? Look who funded this study. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences which is part of The United States Department of Health and Human Services"}
{"text": "CAMBRIDGE, MASS.\u2014Harvard\u2019s president is dedicating a plaque in Harvard Yard to the slaves who played a role in the university\u2019s history. The college says that until recently, those slaves and their contributions have been \u201call but invisible\u201d on the campus. University President Drew Faust is to be joined by members of Congress at a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning. Faust announced last week in an op-ed in the student newspaper that the nearly 400-year-old institution would install the plaque at a former home for college presidents to recognize the slaves who lived and worked there. Slavery was abolished in Massachusetts in 1783. Harvard also plans to host a conference on universities and slavery next year."}
{"text": "Instructions: For each data set: (a) State the hypotheses. (b) Use Excel\u2019s Tools > Data Analysis (or MegaStat or MINITAB) to perform the one-factor ANOVA, using ? = .05. (c) State your conclusion about the population means. Was the decision close? (d) Interpret the p-value carefully. (e) Include a plot of the data for each group if you are using MegaStat, and confidence intervals for the group means if you are sing MINITAB. What do the plots show? 11.3 Semester GPAs are compared for seven randomly chosen students in each class level at Oxnard University. Does the data prove a significant difference in mean GPAs? GPA1?"}
{"text": "Smoke signal communication is one of the oldest forms of long-distance communication. It is a form of visual communication used to communicate over long distances. Smoke signals were used to transmit news, signal danger, or gather people, but this form of communication does not allow you to communicate a variety of messages. Smoke signals can only communicate certain messages and you have to be in the area to spot them. Also, if the fire got out of control it could be a disaster."}
{"text": "BBC NEWS | Health | Breast-feeding 'cuts heart risk' Health experts say breastfeeding is best for mother and baby \"Scientists have found further evidence that being breast-fed reduces a person's risk of developing heart disease as an adult. Institute of Child Health researchers examined over 200 teenagers whose feeding had been studied as babies. The study, published in the Lancet, found those who were breast-fed had healthier cholesterol levels than those who were bottle-fed. It was also linked to reduced levels of a protein linked to clogged arteries.... \""}
{"text": "History of Roman Chamomile Used in Europe for skin regeneration. For centuries, mothers have used chamomile to calm crying children, combat digestive and liver ailments, and relieve toothaches. Listed in Dioscorides' De Materia Medica (A.D. 78), Europe's first authoritive guide to medicines that became the standard reference work for herbal treatments for over 1,700 years. Plant Origin Utah, Idaho, Egypt, Hungary Production Flowery tops are steam distilled Aroma Strong, sweet, warm, herbaceous ORAC Score 2,446 (TE/L)"}
{"text": "What does \"Transient\" mean? (a.) Hasty; momentary; imperfect; brief; as, a transient view of a landscape (a.) Passing before the sight or perception, or, as it were, moving over or across a space or scene viewed, and then disappearing; hence, of short duration; not permanent; not lasting or durable; not stationary; passing; fleeting; brief; transitory; as, transient pleasure (a.) Staying for a short time; not regular or permanent; as, a transient guest; transient boarders (n.) That which remains but for a brief time Word Family intransience, transience, transiently, transients"}
{"text": "What does Z mean in German? This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand Z in the International field in general and in the German terminology in particular. Find a translation for Z in other languages: Select another language: What does Z mean? - omega, Z(noun) - the ending of a series or sequence"}
{"text": "|Why Dog Chases Animals| 1995 \u2013 1997 Have you ever seen a dog give chase? Well, let me tell you how it began! A monkey finds Dog, not knowing what he is. The monkey asks a gazelle, then an elephant, then a snake, then a wild boar, and lastly, a rhino. None of the animals know what the dog is, but a tortoise soon appears and tells the gathered creatures that it is a dog. He then yells in the dog's ears, and the dog, angered, instigates a chase. The tortoise then says that that's what a dog does: it chases animals."}
{"text": "EASTER CRYPTOGRAM Saved paper: 13 sheets Average marks: 8/10 Best marks: 10/10. A FUN EASTER WORKSHEET / WRITE THE CORRECT LETTERS BELOW THE PICTURES. THEN MATCH THE WORDS AND THE PICTURES ON THE RIGHT. Language: English Grade/level: Grade 3 School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Age: 7-10 Main content: Easter Other contents: Copyright \u00a9 17/10/2016 jecika. Publication or redistribution of any part of this document is forbidden without authorization of the copyright owner. Text box style: Font: Size: px Link to this worksheet from your website or blog: What do you want to do? Check my answers Email my answers to my teacher"}
{"text": "Hi Teachers. This is a power point presentation that shows some expressions of quantity used for both countable and countable nouns. It has a TOEFL orientation. It will be helpful if you are teaching a TOEFL preparation class. At the end, it has some examples to show how they are tested on TOEFL exams, PBT."}
{"text": "2D.4.1 Explain how the Hardy\u2013Weinberg equation is derived. TT = p2 = freq of homoz domTt = pq = freq of heterozygotett = q2 = freq of homoz recPunnett Square... Tt x Ttp2 + 2pq + q2 = 100% (1)p = freq of dominant alleleq = freq of recessive allele 3D.4.2 Calculate allele, genotype and phenotype frequencies for two alleles of a gene, using the Hardy\u2013Weinberg equation.Examples from class! 4--a population is large --with random mating D.4.3 State the assumptions made when the Hardy\u2013Weinberg equation is used. It must be assumed that:--a population is large--with random mating--constant allele frequency over timeThis implies--no allele-specific mortality--no mutation--no emigration--no immigration"}
{"text": "This blog serves as a current awareness resource for recently published federal and Wisconsin government publications. Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Immigrant Voting in the United States \"In recent decades, immigration has driven population growth more than natural increase. Therefore, it is useful to examine the degree to which immigration status shapes the voting-eligible population, or \u201celectorate.\u201d Anew reportreleased today from the U.S. Census Bureau examines a number of generational characteristics, including voting patterns. In 2012, there were 214.8 million U.S. residents who satisfied both the age and citizenship requirements for voting. The Constitution stipulates that voters must be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens by birthright or naturalization....\" Immigrant voting"}
{"text": "Hindi translation of 'utterance' utterance /\u02c8\u028ct\u0259r\u0259ns \u02c8\u0905\u091f\u0930\u0905\u0928\u094d\u0938\u094d/ Word forms: utterances Someone's utterances are the things that they say.[formal] ...the Queen's public utterances. Copyright \u00a9 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved. Example Sentences Including 'utterance' Wrinkles at the corner of his eyes gave him a humorous appearance, belied by a mournful utterance.Somewhere East of Life Only the students closest to Zelim heard him speak, and even they, when debating the subject later, did not agree on the utterance.GALILEE (2001) It was on time, driven by a warped old geezer called Mac whose one utterance was, `Aye,\" in various tones of disbelief.The Tartan Ringers Trends of 'utterance' View usage over: 'utterance' in Other Languages Translation of utterance from the Collins English to Hindi Dictionary"}
{"text": "3x + 3y Work Step by Step 3(x + y) We use the Distributive Property to distribute the 3 to all the variables in the parenthesis 3x + 3y The answer cannot be simplified any further, so we leave it as 3x + 3y You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.Update this answer After you claim an answer you\u2019ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback."}
{"text": "Here are some words and concepts that will be covered in Lesson Five of the downloadable Lesson Guide (446K PDF file). Open (verb): to move into a state of being open Drop: to let fall; to fall; a drop of something is a small amount - You can open different kinds of things such as doors, jars, books, umbrellas, your hands, and your mouth. - The opposite of \"open\" is \"close.\" - A related phrase is \"Open Sesame!\" Sing: to make music with your voice - \"Drop\" can mean the same as \"fall.\" - Related words and phrases are raindrop, teardrop, drop of water, gumdrop, and cough drop. - Some figurative uses are \"drop by for a visit,\" \"drop off a book,\" and \"my mouth dropped open.\" - What you sing is a song. - A person who sings is a singer. - Other forms of this verb are sang and sung."}
{"text": "An antibody titer is a measurement of how much antibody an organism has produced that recognizes a particular epitope, expressed as the greatest dilution ratio (or its reciprocal) that still gives a positive result. ELISA is a common means of determining antibody titers. For example, the indirect Coombs test detects the presence of anti-Rh antibodies in a pregnant woman's blood serum. A patient might be reported to have an \"indirect Coombs titer\" of 1:16. This means that the patient's serum gives a positive indirect Coombs test at any dilution down to 1:16 (1 part serum to 15 parts solvent). At greater dilutions the indirect Coombs test is negative. If a few weeks later the same patient had an indirect Coombs titer of 1:32, this would mean that she was making more anti-Rh antibody, since it took a greater dilution to abolish the positive test."}
{"text": "ANSI Common Lisp 4 Types and Classes 4.4 Dictionary of Types and Classes - Compound Type Specifier Kind: - Compound Type Specifier Syntax: - Compound Type Specifier Arguments: object - an object. - Compound Type Specifier Description: This denotes the set containing the named objects. An object is of this type if and only if it is eql to one of the specified objects. The type specifiers (member) and nil are equivalent. * can be among the objects, but if so it denotes itself (the symbol *) and does not represent an unspecified value. The symbol member is not valid as a type specifier; and, specifically, it is not an abbreviation for either (member) or (member *). - See Also: the type eql - Allegro CL Implementation Details:"}
{"text": "Learn to Code with HTML About Learn to Code with HTML This FREE app will teach you how to design a web page using HTML. In our interactive HTML courseware, carefully selected content will be followed by quizzes and checkpoints. Complete a series of hands-on exercises and practice while writing real HTML code. Our content is concise, checkpoints are enjoyable, and learning is guaranteed. Learn while playing and play while learning with our FREE HTML Tutorial! Whether you want to further your career or simply gain a new skill, this tutorial will be useful for you. It is easy to start, easy to learn - are you still waiting? Start now!"}
{"text": "How it works Recirculation cooker hoods draw in cooking vapours, filtering the air through a charcoal filter and then re-circulating the cleaned air back into the kitchen, leaving it free from cooking odours. Keep your kitchen fresh The carbon filtration process ensures air purification and a pleasant cooking environment. This active carbon filter absorbs grease and moisture while cooking, preventing unpleasant odours in the kitchen."}
{"text": "Although the recipe was known before the 1800's, rose petal beads became popular during the Victorian's memento mori phase. Made from flower petals that have been repeatedly cooked down and blended, the paste is then rolled into beads to dry. It is a labor-intensive process that produces little output for the amount of plant material required. However, this semester, I had an assistant to help. The resulting beads will be used as components in a jewelry line available spring 2017."}
{"text": "The longest river on the planet, the Nile flows from the heart of a continent uniting mountain, jungle, marsh and desert. But for such a huge and powerful river, the Nile has been reluctant to give up its secrets. Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand it. The Ancient Egyptians thought it was magical - a gift of the gods, whilst obsessive Victorian explorers endured unimaginable hardships in their search for its source. Nile reveals the true nature of the river and the reasons behind its magic - a magnificent and diverse mosaic of strange places and fascinating animals, stretching far back into some of the remotest corners of Africa."}
{"text": "Here are some strategies that can help boost both teachers' and their students' confidence in maths. Both have been much maligned by parents who felt like they couldn't help their kids with basic math homework. But the Common Core could help with conceptual understanding and math intuition. Children as young as six can show math anxiety. What's the link between parents\u2019 math anxiety and their children\u2019s math anxiety?"}
{"text": "The last major effect of the Enlightenment were the Latin American Revolutions. Dominated by the Creoles, these movements saw Spain lose all of her major colonies in the new world. Simon Bolivar gained independence for 5 nations on his own. The effect of these new Caudillos has affected Latin American history until today. So, here is how New World gained its independence."}
{"text": "A GIANT telescope now being built could hunt for alien life by detecting oxygen on exoplanets. On Earth, plants and some bacteria are the only sources of large amounts of atmospheric oxygen. Existing telescopes can look at the light that passes through exoplanet atmospheres and tease out their make-up, but observations made from the ground struggle to filter out Earth\u2019s oxygen. And space missions intended to hunt for distant oxygen have been cancelled. A team in the Netherlands has now calculated that the European Extremely Large Telescope, due to be completed in the next decade, will have high enough resolution to spot alien oxygen (Astrophysical Journal, doi.org/kh6). This article appeared in print under the headline \u201cBigger eye will spy alien oxygen\u201d"}
{"text": "Date Started: July 14, 2014 Every new word I learn will be added here. \u201cWe have too many high sounding words and too few actions that correspond with them.\u201d Effrontery \u2013 Insolent or Impertinent Behavior Insolent \u2013 Showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect Impertinent \u2013 Rude Adamant \u2013 refusing to be persuaded or to change one\u2019s mind. Equate \u2013 consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another. Assertiveness \u2013 Is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive. Lest \u2013 with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of. Relentless \u2013 oppressively constant; incessant. Zeal \u2013 great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. Paragon \u2013 a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. Harrowing \u2013 acutely distressing."}
{"text": "Definition of 'betwixt' Example sentences containing 'betwixt' I had only made to lead her off, when her partner set himself betwixt us - a puffed-up man hiding behind an Italian mask.MAN'S LOVING FAMILY (1990) HERE BE DRAGONS (1990) `I think myself there stands an agreement betwixt herself and her father: she keeps to her bed and he, George - keeps to hers!MAN'S LOVING FAMILY (1990) `I could of kissed old sourpuss when she set it down betwixt us.KING OF THE MOUNTAIN (1990) Trends of 'betwixt' View usage over: Definition of betwixt from the Collins English Dictionary Why every generation is at risk We take a look at the etymology behind the word 'election' in the run-up to the UK General Election in June Language expert Ian Brookes looks at the word 'election' and its origins. Join the Collins community All the latest wordy news, linguistic insights, offers and competitions every month."}
{"text": "Diet: Roots and tubors Time: Ice WorldHabitat: North American Desert; underground burrows In the Life of a SpinkEdit The Spinks live underground in a colony, like ants. The queens reproduce. The workers shovel the dirt and expand the tunnels in search of underground roots, desert turnips, and tubors. During mating season, males go above ground and hoot their mating calls. Females approach them, and when they mate, the pair goes off to start their own colonies. They do not go above ground during the day, because the Deathgleaners hunt at this time."}
{"text": "This is an original 12 page, post reading, reading comprehension assessment on \"Who Was Ulysses S. Grant\" by Megan Stine. It inludes multiple choice questions on the complete novel, context clues vocabulary, and True and False questions. A ideal post reading compehension evaluation. Answer Key Included. Perfect for both Grade 4 & 5. Mrs. Lena, M.Ed."}
{"text": "Long Term Planning and Curriculum Coverage We use a rolling program where year groups 1&2, 3&4 and 5&6 plan together over year A and year B so that children will never repeat a topic when they progress to the next year group. However, there are some topics which are only suitable for each specific year group so we plan R.E, P.E, French, Music and Computing separately. Where children share topic planning for foundation subjects, the lesson outcomes aim to reflect year group expectations for topic skills and recording. Find out more about our curriculum by visiting our class pages To view each year group's long term plan for year A or year B, please click the relevant link below."}
{"text": "The stick will appear to be 0.5 meters long. Work Step by Step It has momentum equal to 2 mv. Its speed must be 0.866c, so that $\\gamma = 2$. This means that its length is contracted along its direction of motion by a factor of two. You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.Update this answer"}
{"text": "Simulink Support Package for Arduino Hardware enables you to use the I2C interface to communicate with I2C based devices. In this example, you will learn how to communicate to the Sparkfun digital temperature sensor TMP102. This sensor is interfaced with the Arduino board using the I2C bus. By default, it will send a 12-bit temperature value with a resolution of 0.0625 degree Celsius. You can configure this sensor to an Extended mode that provides 13-bit temperature measurements. For more details about the device, refer to the TMP102 datasheet. Fonte e mais detalhes aqui"}
{"text": "Recently I learned of a newly discovered deciduous azalea native to Georgia and Alabama called the Red Hills Azalea. Rhododendron colemanii 'Red Hills' is a wild azalea that grows in the Red Hills region of South Alabama and eastward barely into Georgia along the Chattahoochee River. This newly discovered species is one of the tallest, most richly colored, and most fragrant of all the native azaleas. The late blooming flowers (usually May) can be any color from pure white to deep pink or even yellow or orange. Red Hills azalea seems to prefer cooler bottomlands near creeks and streams. I'd suggest siting this plant in the shade of tall hardwoods and providing regular water. If you're looking to add to your collection of rare native azaleas, you'll want to check out this one. To purchase this plant, click here."}
{"text": "Salic Primogeniture is a Law of Succession. It is different from Semi-salic Primogeniture in that females cannot trace inheritance. This means that only male lines can inherit. For example, your brother can inherit but your grandsons through your daughter cannot. Primogeniture means that the oldest candidate inherits, in this case the oldest son. All male heirs through male lines of the oldest son rank above the second oldest son in the line of inheritance. As as example: King John has three children: William, Edith and Robert. William has two children, Constance and John. Edith is married and has a son Guy. Robert has a son Roger. Let's illustrate this in a chart: King John | |--------------|------| | | | William Edith Robert | | | |--------| | | | | | | Constance John Guy Roger Following the law of salic primogeniture, the line of inheritance is as follows: - John the younger"}
{"text": "A spin zero particle decays into a pair of spin 1/2 particles, each particle in a superposition state of up and down. The pair of particles head off in two opposite directions. One of them enters an apparatus that will collapse its wave function and decide the life and death of a cat based on the result. When the collapse occurs, the other particle immediately changes state from superposition state to eigenstate. I measure the state of the particle and place a bet with some chump about the condition of the cat. Sometime later, the verification of the cat's state arrives after having traveled at the speed of light, and I win the bet. No real information has traveled faster than light, but that's small comfort to the chump."}
{"text": "Definition of off message : saying things that do not agree with the official position of a political group or party A few Cabinet members seem off message on government policy. Word by Word Definitions : from a place or position : away from land : at a distance in space or time : used as a function word to indicate physical separation or distance from a position of rest, attachment, or union : to seaward of : from the possession or charge of : more removed or distant : to go away : depart : kill, murder : office; officer; official Seen and Heard What made you want to look up off message? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "I have a question about 2 Chronicles 35:20-21, why did King Josiah go out to fight against Pharaoh Neco? From my understanding the Lord was behind and even commanding Neco in this battle against Carchemish\u2026why would Josiah get involved? The Bible isn\u2019t clear on why he did it, but the consequences were great. Scholars disagree as to whether the Egyptian army was going to help Assyria against Babylon, or going to help Babylon against Assyria, but most of them conclude that Josiah acted against the Lord\u2019s command and that\u2019s why he was killed. Josiah\u2019s death effectively ended Israel\u2019s period of independence as a nation and their faithfulness to the Lord. 3 years later at the 2nd Battle of Carchemish Babylon defeated both Assyria and Egypt, and on the way home laid siege to Jerusalem. The 70 year Babylonian captivity followed soon after."}
{"text": "ASK THE DNR: Do sandhill cranes migrate at night? Q. Last night I heard and saw what I believe was a flock of cranes. It was a dark night, with bright stars shining, but only a little moonlight. Is it common for cranes to migrate at night? A. Sandhill cranes normally migrate during the day, but in some circumstances they have been observed migrating after dark, especially if there is a bright starlit or moonlit night sky. A Florida field naturalist reported migratory sandhill cranes flying overhead at 10:30 p.m. and another two flocks flying overhead at 3 a.m. on the same night near Gainesville, Fla. on Nov. 25-26, 1984. Sandhill cranes from eastern Minnesota winter in Florida and would be migrating to Florida in November. \u2014 Carrol Henderson Henderson is nongame wildlife program supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources."}
{"text": "What is T4 (Thyroxine)? Thyroxines principle function is to stimulate the function of oxygen and thus the metabolism of the cells and tissues in the body. Excessive secretion of thyroxine in the body is known as hyperthyroidism, and the deficient secretion of it is called hypothyroidism. Purpose of Test Doctors may order the T4 test if symptoms suggest any kind of thyroid disorder. For example, an overactive thyroid, called hyperthyroidism, is typically associated with weight loss, a fast heart rate and sweating. Test of Result Interpretation No preparation required. Preference is a fasting sample."}
{"text": "What is the definition of [ noun ] (chemistry) gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical \"the recessive gene for blue eyes\" To share this definition press \"text\" (Facebook, Twitter) or \"link\" (blog, mail) then paste"}
{"text": "Everyone knows spider silk is really strong, but scientists want to make it even stronger. In just such an effort, researchers sprayed 15 spiders from the Pholcidae family with graphene or carbon nanotubes and discovered that the arachnids can add the tough artificial particles into their silk. The resulting hybrid fiber is 3.5 times tougher than the strongest ordinary silk, New Scientist reports. Researchers don\u2019t know details of how the spiders are incorporating the carbon structures into the silk; they could be added to the outside of the thread, or the spiders could be absorbing the particles from the environment and using them in the silk\u2019s formation. Four spiders also died after being sprayed, indicating that nanoparticle sprays are likely hazardous to arachnids."}
{"text": "We then had a ball learning more about slope (lesson, pdf). Your homework for Wednesday is: - Watch the slope video. Make sure you complete all parts, including the self-check problems. This is a critical concept in Algebra - make sure you go through this video carefully. - You might consider doing a few of these problems at Cool Math for practice. Do as few - or as many - as you think you need to make sure you understand how to calculate slope from two points on a line."}
{"text": "Safety Topic: Safety Tips According to IAPA President and CEO Maureen Shaw, there are five simple steps employers should take to promote safety and health in the workplace: - Show commitment to workplace health and safety at the CEO and senior management level. - Have workers participate in workplace safety efforts. - Have an effective joint health and safety committee. - Comply with legislative regulations. - Provide training and education for employees in occupational health and safety. \u201cThe sad fact is that workplace fatalities, injuries and diseases are preventable, but too many organizations haven\u2019t yet made that commitment to making workers\u2019 health and safety a real business priority,\u201d Shaw adds. Reported in: Occupational Hazards"}
{"text": "Extracurricular activities and athletic programs are important features of American high schools. Little research has been done on how much instructional time is negatively affected or lost due to these activities. The emphasis on extracurricular activities increases the sense of school community in a diverse school, but it also takes away from the already small amount of time teachers have to present new material to their students. Educators and administrators alike need to look carefully at the impact that participation in extracurricular activities has on their classroom and school environments. To view my qualitative research paper click here. To view my qualitative research paper as a PDF file click here."}
{"text": "Major depression may influence the course of gray matter development in children from preschool age through early adolescence, according to research in JAMA Psychiatry. In a longitudinal study, Joan L. Luby, MD, and her colleagues at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identified \u201cmarked bilateral decreases in thickness of cortical gray matter and in volume of the right hemisphere (with marginal significance on the left hemisphere)\u201d in children with depression. The researchers tracked 193 children, including 90 with major depressive disorder, for 11 years starting in 2003. The children, ages 3 to 6 at baseline, underwent IQ testing, two psychiatric interviews (with parent report) and at least one of three waves of neuroimaging; 116 children completed all three. Structural MRI measured the volume, thickness and surface area of cortical gray matter in each child."}
{"text": "Forty Seven Samurai December 14 commemorates the same day in 1702 when forty-seven ronin (\u6d6a\u4eba, masterless samurai) avenged the death of their master by beheading the court official who had forced their master to commit suicide. The ronin were later forced to commit ritual suicide for their involvement in the murder. Not a particularly happy story, but one that is known by all Japanese people, so a good cultural point to read up on. See the article on the forty-seven ronin in Wikipedia."}
{"text": "Although it is noncancerous, asbestosis is one of the most severe diseases caused by a constant exposure to asbestos. Practically, this disease is described by severe scars on the lungs. It is quite common in people who work in asbestos factories or construction workers. Smokers experience even higher risks to develop this problem. Aside from the actual scars, patients will develop a gradual breath shortness, as well as painful sensations in the chest and a constant cough. If you are worried about this condition, you\u2019ll find out more: this page has all the required information to protect yourself under specific circumstances."}
{"text": "|The Hobbit (c) 1937 by J. R. R. Tolkien| the encouraging story behind it all. Bilbo is a quiet hobbit who is very content to stay at home, and doesn't want to go on any adventures, thank you very much. \"Nasty, disturbing things! Makes one late for dinner!\" Yet still, he finds himself off in the wild with Gandalf and thirteen dwarves, doing things he never expected he'd do, and finding courage he didn't think he had. I enjoy the story of The Hobbit partly because of the fun, fantastical adventure Bilbo has, and partly because of what I learn from Bilbo. People can move out of their comfort zones. People can confront frightening things, and not back down. People can stand up to bullies. And most importantly, that those bullies, whether they're dragons, orcs, or anything scary, can be beaten."}
{"text": "acceleration of charged particles\u7684\u7528\u6cd5\u548c\u6837\u4f8b\uff1a - The Van Allen belts are composed of charged particles trapped by the earth's magnetic field. - A continuous stream of charged particles, called the solar wind, impinges on the earth's magnetosphere. - What ACE detected was a violent gust of \"solar wind\", the constant flow of charged particles from the sun. - In an accretion disk composed of charged particles, magnetic field lines work in exactly the same way."}
{"text": "Second and Third Grade finished up their positive and negative space projects last week with some interesting results. We talked about the final products and discussed how the magazine strips in the positive space draw more attention when they have brighter colors and more details, and how the negative space (the silhouette in this case) is easier to identify when it has a lot of defined edges with less details. Scissors, for example, were easy to recognize, but a koala in a tree was more difficult. Before moving on to the next project, we also took a day to paint some ornaments for the school\u2019s entry for the festival of trees. This week, we moved on to lessons on landscapes and how the painting style varies by time period and location. We looked at American landscapes versus Japanese ones, and talked about the different subject matter for each region."}
{"text": "This is a test after a unit on punctuation. Students will answer two fill in the blank questions. Students will then complete a 10 matching questions. Students are provided with words for 10 types of punctuation and 10 sentences describing the job of a type of punctuation. Students will write the letter of the definition next to the correct type of punctuation."}
{"text": "If we were to have human life on Jupiter we would need to be airborne, since there is no solid surface on Jupiter. Also there is alot of hydrogen in Jupiter's atmosphere so you couldn't breathe on Jupiter unless you had a special gas helmet. An average day on Jupiter would be about 9 hours and 56 minutes, which would be hard for the average human to adjust to. Since humans need to sleep about 8 hours we would only have an hour of consciousness before the day is over. That is not true. Humans have to sleep about one third of the time. The 8 hours thing is just because 8 is one third of 24. Barely 10 hours may be a bit short cycle, but the fact that Humans live north of the Arctic circle proves that Humans can adjust to non-light triggered sleep cycles."}
{"text": "Gastroenterologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, such as hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and colon or rectal cancer. Gastroenterologists may perform many specialized tests, such as endoscopy, to diagnose or treat diseases. When necessary, they may consult with surgeons. Gastroenterologists may further specialize in treating people in certain age groups, such as pediatric gastroenterologists, who only treat children. Gastroenterologists can be board-certified by the Board of Internal Medicine, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Primary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Current as ofNovember 20, 2015 WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise"}
{"text": "We measured for Noah's Ark and learned that it would encompass our entire street and both cul de sacs. It was one BIG boat! We learned about floating and tested flat bottom boats and round bottom boats. We also floated a boat with out walls and added weight to the boats. The children were facinated! -Notice the bored hands on the cheeks? We learned about rainbows. We looked through rainbow colored glasses. Made a rainbow appear in milk. and refracted rays of light Observed mixing of colors Then finally collapsed from all that learning"}
{"text": "Life cycle of dendritic cells Dendritic cells are born as precursors in the bone marrow, from there they distribute via the blood into the tissues, where they differentiate into resting immature DCs. Upon activation by encountering pathogens (or tumor cells) immature DCs, take up antigen, become activated and mature which leads to a dramatic phenotypical change into a highly migratory cell. Antigen loaded mature DCs migrate to the lymph nodes through the lymphatics where they present antigen to B cells and T cells. For Further reading: Figdor CG, de Vries IJ, Lesterhuis WJ, Melief CJ. Dendritic cell immunotherapy: mapping the way. Nat Med, 2004. 10(5): 475-80. Hartgers FC, Figdor CG, Adema GJ. Towards a molecular understanding of dendritic cell immunobiology. Immunol Today, 2000. 21(11): 542-5."}
{"text": "A coaxial cable is a common type of data communication cable. There are many different types of coaxial cables. In hooking up a Comcast cable box, the Comcast manual specifies that you need a 75 ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors. Ohm is the unit of measurement used to indicate the amount of resistance acting upon an electric current as it flows through a circuit. \"F-type connectors\" are screw-on connectors. Another thing to consider is the RG value of the coaxial cable\u2014such as \"RG-6.\" \"RG\" stands for Radio Guide. The value that follows it is a reference to the diameter and internal characteristics of that particular type of coaxial cable. Comcast does not specify a standard RG value for the best type of coaxial cable to use with their products. Common Coaxial Cables for Cable TV \"RG-6\" and \"RG-59\" are two common types of coaxial cables used in homes for cable TV."}
{"text": "I want to plot a histogram with three columns with heights plt.hist([5, 10, 20], bins=range(0,4,1)) hist computes the number of data samples that lies within a given bin and then displays the resulting frequencies as a bar plot. You don't actually need hist because you already have the frequencies. You simply need bar to display these frequencies as a bar plot. The first input specifies the left edge location of each bar and then we can use the width kwarg to specify the width of each bar. import matplotlib.pyplot as plt plt.bar([0, 1, 2], [5, 10, 20], width=1)"}
{"text": "Print, project, annotate and reveal answers all from your whiteboard. Our worksheets are more than a simple piece of paper. Get more out of this worksheet by using it together with its whiteboard resource - It's quiz show time. An incomplete sum is displayed along with a lot of numbers in boxes. Look carefully and decide which number will complete the sum. When the doors close on the boxes try to remember where the right answer is, click a door to open it and check if you made the right choice. Preview the Sum in a Box iPad and Android tablet pupil activity that's available to accompany this IWB resource."}
{"text": "In October 2006, some beekeepers began reporting losses of 30-90 percent of their hives, a magnitude of loss that is highly unusual. The ongoing massive loss of Western honeybees has been attributed to colony collapse disorder, a phenomenon that doesn\u2019t currently have a recognizable underlying cause. Scientists have speculated that CCD could be caused by pesticide use, air pollution, parasites or a combination of these factors, and they say CCD may also threaten wild bees and other insects that pollinate crops. Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies and beetles, are estimated to do pollination work worth $212.3 billion to the economy. Of the 100 crop species that provide 90 percent of the world\u2019s food, more than 70 are pollinated by bees, according to the U.N."}
{"text": "Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), sometimes known in Australia and New Zealand as butternut pumpkin or gramma, and in Canada as butterscotch squash, is a type of winter squash that grows on a vine. It has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. It has tan-yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp with a compartment of seeds in the bottom. When ripe, it turns increasingly deep orange, and becomes sweeter and richer. It is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, and potassium; and it is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin E. Although technically a fruit, butternut squash is used as a vegetable that can be roasted, saut\u00e9ed, toasted, pur\u00e9ed for soups, or mashed and used in casseroles, breads, and muffins."}
{"text": "English Lesson Plans Better untaught than ill taughtProverb Here are some great ideas for activities that will brighten up any English language class. Here you'll find ready-made lesson plans, as well as tips and ideas that you can include in lesson plans. What is a Lesson Plan? A basic look at what a lesson plan for English teachers is and is not Practical and printer-friendly worksheets and printables for use in the English classroom Ideas for classroom activities and games at different levels and ages Copyright-free printables that you can distribute in class"}
{"text": "\u201cIn 2011, U.S. fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage.\u201d National Fire Protection Association Due to the large number of fires in the United States, both residential and industrial, fire extinguishers should be available in any building in case of a fire. There are many types of fire extinguishers, each meant for specific fires. Using the wrong extinguisher has caused fires to get bigger, explosions to happen, and other things as well. Knowing which extinguisher to use for different situations can prevent a disaster from becoming a catastrophe."}
{"text": "In 'Completing The Analogous Pair', two words are given. These words are related to each other in some way. Another word is also given. The candidate is required to find out the relationship between the first two words and choose the word from the given alternatives, which bears the same relationship to the third word, as the first two bear. House : Garbage : : Ore : ? The waste of the house is called garbage. Similarly, the impurities in the ore are called gangue."}
{"text": "What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It can cause permanent and lasting damage to a woman's reproductive organs (uterus, Fallopian tubes, and ovaries) if left untreated. It is the most frequently reported bacterial STI in the United States. Often Chlamydia shows no signs or symptoms, yet can cause irreversible damage. Chlamydia can affect both men and women at any time regardless of age. It is spread through body fluids during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Condoms offer about 50% protection against Chlamydia, but even with 100% condom use you can still contract the disease."}
{"text": "How to Make a balloon Wall-E You need 5 balloons-2 gray, yellow, black and white and a pump. Inflate yellow balloon leaving 4 inch tail. Knot the end. Alternate sausage bubbles and pinch twists 8 times. This will create two squares. Inflate the black balloon leaving a 2 inch tail. Make 4 small bubbles and 2 flower petals to make wheels. Inflate gray balloon. Leave 5 inch tail. Make 3 small bubbles for hands-twice. Pinch twist. Make small bubbles for the shoulder. Inflate second gray balloon leaving a 5 inch tail. Make 2 pinch twists, sausage, and 2 flower petals. Twist together to form the head. Pinch twist small white balloon for eyes. Attach eyes. Pinch twist and attach head to body. Remove excess gray balloon. Clean up and adjust."}
{"text": "\u00bfQu\u00e9 puedo hacer? Acerca de este recurso... Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson is known for his novels such as Treasure Island and Kidnapped. Because of he was often ill, Stevenson traveled around the world in search of a location that would improve his health. He wrote about his travels. He wrote about his 1879 train trip across the United States in his book Across the Plains. Print out this free worksheet for your students to learn how authors use words to convey a specific meaning. It is an educational content by K12 Reader. Fecha publicaci?n: 12.5.2016 Se respeta la licencia original del recurso."}
{"text": "While creating a presentation PBLL course, I came across this interesting infographic of presentation habits. How many of these habits are language skills? How many of these habits are states of mind? These habits are similar to a Video on the Science of Persuasion. \u2026 More Presentation Skills, Habits, and Strategies TEDed is a great and free source to help you learn English. Here is an interactive lesson on Critical Thinking. The author offers a 5 step process to critically analyze any decision. How do you make decisions? Which decisions do you critically analyze? Access the lesson here!"}
{"text": "Decisions made back when Oregon became a state had a long-lasting impact. Like the relative paucity of African-Americans in the state. \"Exclusion laws\" forbidding black people from living in all or part of the state existed from statehood's dawn into the 20th century. Oregon Humanities' \"Conversation Project\" offers an traveling presentation called \"Why Aren't There More Black People In Oregon?\" It is in Cave Junction Thursday (April 7) and Cottage Grove on Friday (April 8). Scholar/poet/writer Walidah Imarisha leads the discussion. She joins us by phone to talk about these and previous episodes in the project."}
{"text": "With an essay by D. H. Lawrence.'Shame, Despair, Solitude! These had been her teachers, - stern and wild ones, - and they had made her strong, but taught her much amiss'Fiercely romantic and hugely influential, The Scarlet Letter is the tale of Hester Prynne, imprisoned, publicly shamed, and forced to wear a scarlet 'A' for committing adultery and bearing an illegitimate child, Pearl. In their small, Puritan village, Hester and her daughter struggle to survive, but in this searing study of the tension between private and public existence, Hester Prynne's inner strength and quiet dignity means she has frequently been seen as one of the first great heroines of American fiction.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War. - Publication Date: - 28 / 06 / 2012"}
{"text": "I need help.Trying to explain conjunctions to my students has always been a problem. I've tried refering to a few grammar books and yet I wasn't able to get satisfying result. For example, do you say types of conjunctions or just conjunctions to identify them.How many conjunctions are there. I would be obliged if anyone would render his/her hand. Thanks."}
{"text": "Poetry Books & Nursery Rhymes Build Literacy Skills While Inspiring a Love of Language Use this engaging collection of Poetry Books and Nursey Rhymes with students of all reading abilities. Emergent readers will enjoy the simple stories while learning multiple literacy skills, including syllables, rhythm, and rhyme. Fluent readers will enjoy exploring language and deeper meaning within the poems. For additional practice, use the worksheets provided or the Poetry writing Lessons."}
{"text": "As you must know by now, some of our students are very literal. These familiar sayings may seem absurd to them when they are heard in conversation. If they do not know what these sayings mean, they will miss out on the intended message of the speaker. This unit contains 12 familiar sayings that often don't make sense. Use it to introduce figurative language, teach pragmatic language skills, and teach ESL/ELL students the hidden meanings in language. Prompts and discussion questions are provided as well."}
{"text": "The longest leaves of these Bobartia gladiata subsp. gladiata plants reached roughly the same height as their flowers. The photo was taken in October next to the N2 Highway below Sir Lowry\u2019s Pass. Not very tall, they are exposed on land still bare after the last veld fire. The leaves are grey-green here. They become up to 4 mm wide. Only three of the 14 Bobartia species have narrow, sword-shaped leaves; the other 11 all have terete or cylindrical ones. Only two of those with sword-shaped leaves have yellow flowers; B. lilacina has lilac flowers. The other species with sword-shaped leaves and yellow flowers, B. paniculata, is found on the Kammanassie Mountains in the eastern Little Karoo. The shiny, ovoid to top-shaped green fruit capsules visible here have rings around their tips. The capsules assume a red-brown colour as they ripen (Bond and Goldblatt, 1984; iSpot; Wikipedia)."}
{"text": "\"Equality, liberty, popular sovereignty, the rights of man \u2014 these are not elements which we can see and touch. They are ideals. They have their source and their roots in the religious convictions. They belong to the unseen world. Unless the faith of the American people in these religious convictions is to endure, the principles of our Declaration will perish. We can not continue to enjoy the result if we neglect and abandon the cause.\" Speech on the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Calvin Coolidge July 5, 1926"}
{"text": "A day in the Bush or Diena Australijos \u0160ila, was produced for the newly arrived Lithuanian youth to Australia who would be unfamiliar with the Australian bush and animal life. Many would not have known English on arrival, and a book in Lithuanian would help them to remember their native toungue while introducing them to Australian life.It is published by U\u017euov\u0117ja (Shelter). Translated from English by J. Ap \u2013 nis. (full name not given) Published in Bathurst 1949. A day in the Bush by Nan Fullarton is a charming Australian children's picture book about a rabbits search for the monster he thinks is in his burrow. All the bush animals help him find the unknown creature that gave him a fright. The drawings by the author make this an ideal story for any age. Nan Fullarton is the author of several picture books."}
{"text": "To cut a budget means to eliminate (cut) spending from a budget. The items being eliminated are \"cut out\" of the budget. Example: Mary was spending more on food than she should have, so she cut an expensive brand of ice cream out of her budget. By reducing a luxury, she was able to bring her food expenses budget into line. The noun forms represent the act of cutting a budget. Singular: a budget cut. Plural: budget cuts."}
{"text": "Our youth are the future caretakers of our Earth. Through many different forms of education, we can help prepare them to respect and care for the environment we all live in. One fun way would be using Bigfoot Willow staffs, which would be a good learning aid to use in the classroom. After receiving them and placing them in water, it turns what appears to be a lifeless staff into a tree that starts growing roots and leaves. This brings nature into the classroom and helps school children understand when using fast growing trees, so they can directly see what trees do to help our earth."}
{"text": "across grain of wood\u7684\u7528\u6cd5\u548c\u6837\u4f8b\uff1a - Cleaning exposed the grain of wood. - Slowly each grain of wood was replaced with grains of minerals. - Apparently someone mistook the pattern of staining for the grain of wood, and a legend was born. - And why do you take note of the grain of dust in your brother's eye, but take no note of the bit of wood which is in your eye?"}
{"text": "\u201cThree things tell a man: his eyes, his friends and his favorite quotes.\u201d Leonardo da Vinci (Italian Artist) Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci , April 15, 1452 \u2013 May 2, 1519) was an Italian polymath; a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer. Born as the illegitimate son of a notary, Piero da Vinci, and a peasant girl, Caterina, at Vinci in the region of Florence, Leonardo was educated in the studio of the renowned Florentine painter, Verrocchio. Much of his earlier working life was spent in the service of Ludovico il Moro in Milan. He later worked in Rome, Bologna and Venice, spending his final years in France at the home given to him by King Fran\u00e7ois I."}
{"text": "DescriptionWhen G.H. Hollenberg closed his store in Marshall County and moved west to start a ranch near Cottonwood Creek, he knew what he was doing. The site he selected was near the Oregon Trail; the building he erected about 1857-58 served not only as his home but also as a store, tavern, stage station for the Overland Express and finally a station for the Pony Express. The enterprise flourished, providing food, clothing, animal feed, supplies, repairs, blacksmith services and fresh horses and oxen for the passing wagon trains. The community that developed around the ranch was mainly settled by German immigrants, who named the town after Hollenberg's home in the fatherland. Things to SeeHollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site"}
{"text": "- 100 Questions - by: Annetta Kyllingmark - Developed on: - 7,809 takers Think you know The Lord of the Rings? Think again. This test will not disappoint--you will be thoroughly challenged. Includes material from The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, the Appendices, and one Tolkien quote. - 30 Questions - by: Iamarprestarsen - Developed on: - 2,413 takers This Tolkien-quiz deals only with the Chronology of the Third Age of the Children of Il\u00favatar in Middle-Earth. Datas are taken from the Appendices of The Lord of the Rings. This quiz is presumably one of the hardest concerning Tolkien and it's only manageable if you have read the Appendices very carefully. Mark the answer with the correct year in which the depicted events happened."}
{"text": "Igneous (\u012dg'n\u0113-\u0259s) rocks are one of three rock types in the rock cycle. Igneous rocks are devided into intrusive and extrusive types. Granite and basalt are both igneous rocks, intrusive and extrusive, or plutonic and volcanic respectively. Igneous rocks are formed from a completely molten state, as opposed to metamorphic rocks which keep some of the characteristics of their source material. Igneous rocks vary in composition from felsic to mafic."}
{"text": "Definition of Auckland city and port on Hauraki Gulf and the Tasman Sea in northern New Zealand on the North Island population 404,658 Aucklanderplay \\-kl\u0259n-d\u0259r\\ noun AUCKLAND Defined for English Language Learners Definition of Auckland for English Language Learners : city in New Zealand Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Auckland? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Description of Blind and Sighted Children with Their Mothers: The Development of Discourse Skills Abstract: This study examined the effects of blindness on the conversational patterns of families and on the development of discourse skills, assessing children's ability to respond contingently to questions and directives. The conversations of four mothers and their blind and sighted children, aged 27\u201336 months, were analyzed during three play sessions in their homes. During the seven-month study, conversational parameters that included the length of speakers' turns, balance between partners' contributions, and mothers' use of questions and directives were investigated. Conversational analyses revealed that the average lengths of speaking turns of the sighted children and their mothers were comparable, but those of the blind children were considerably shorter than their mothers' turns."}
{"text": "- Warm up - Make sure ALL files are saved correctly. You will create the files for all 12 pages, but you will only be fully creating 6 pages. Remember to make your background the same on all your pages and keep your font color the same\u2026you should be able to see the color scheme and it should NOT be distracting. Do not use a gradient or picture background. - Learn how to preview the webpage and how to edit the Word document. - Learn how to create a table on the webpage to help organize all the information. - Start to input all the data on your pages. You can add pictures/graphics and formatting changes AFTER you finish the text portion."}
{"text": "\u0410\u0432\u0442\u043e\u0440: Constantine Ziogas \u0420\u0430\u0437\u0434\u0435\u043b: Oxford University Press |\u041f\u043e\u0434 \u0437\u0430\u043a\u0430\u0437. \u041f\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u043d\u0430 \u0441\u043a\u043b\u0430\u0434 19.07.2017| This guide provides crisp revision of all syllabus topics with detailed support for constructing, analysing, labelling diagrams to assist with complete understanding. In addition, students will learn how to design, select and use diagrams to explain concepts while answering examination questions. A 'tips' section provides practical suggestions and a complete glossary provides a much needed teacher and student reference. In addition, there are guidelines on examiner recommendations and information on the extended essay and the internally assessed component of the course. Finally there will be exam practice with a selection of past questions including examiner advice. \u0426\u0435\u043d\u0430 8 755 \u0442\u0433. \u0437\u0430 1 \u0448\u0442\u041a\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0447\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e"}
{"text": "Children and young people are likely to be as good as, if not better than, their parents at using the Internet. However, being good at using technology does not mean they have the life-experience and wisdom to handle all of the situations they can come across. Children and young people are prone to the same kinds of risks (including spam and scam emails, fraud and identity theft) as everybody else. However, there are also other, more sinister threats that may result from going online, such as inappropriate contact from people who may wish to abuse, exploit or bully them, and exposure to inappropriate material. Click the following links for more information:"}
{"text": "Tags : : This is probably the most important 36 seconds in basketball. A recording of 36 seconds of a radio broadcast when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a game between the Philadephia Warriors and the NY Knicks on March 2, 1962, surfaced. The game was not televised and newspaper reports cannot capture how incredible the moment was. In fact, conspiracy theorists claim that it never happened because it has never happened since. On March 23, 2016, those 36 seconds were entered into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. If it wasn't for that 36 seconds of radio, there would be no recording that it ever really happened. Amazing, huh?"}
{"text": "This class has sold out. To join the Unsold Class Spaces mailing list, go here. If a spot in any class should be returned, we will email everyone on this list. Everything you need to know to figure out all those tricky math issues you encounter in your knitting. We'll cover such problem areas as calculating and adjusting gauge, challenging instructions like \"Increase 12 sts evenly distributed across the row\", and how to make adjustments in patterns like adding waist shaping, or lengthening sleeves. Suitable for newer and experienced knitters - it's all about conquering your fear of the numbers and making you a more powerful knitter! Level: Adventurous beginner and beyond Skills needed: You should be familiar with knitting and perhaps have made a sweater or similar garment. Materials to bring: paper, pencil, tape measure, calculator Any \u201chomework\u201d?: None"}
{"text": "Back Navigation allows the user to travel one level up in the information hierarchy. Appearance & Behavior There are two styles of back navigation: - Use a text link when navigating to a detail view, or one level deeper in the information architecture. The link label should match the linked page\u2019s name. - Use a back button when navigating within a flow (in a trowser). On a sticky footer, the back button would use a secondary button style. - Keep the label simple, either a plain \u201cBack\u201d or start with \u201cBack to\u201d (e.g., \u201cBack to Invoice\u201d). - Place the back button to the left of the \u201cnext\u201d or \u201csave\u201d button."}
{"text": "In a relatively short time, cell phones have evolved from a traditional phone to something that now resembles all the features provided on your personal computer, video and music system. As advancements continue with mobile technology, it is important that parents view these devices in the same way as personal computers in the home. For their own protection, children need to be guided on both the advantages and risks of new technology. The goal of this site is to educate parents/guardians about the potential risks posed to children/adolescents using cell phones, and to highlight proactive strategies that can be used to help keep youth safe. Please let us know what you think of the site."}
{"text": "NFI : An Inclusive Toolkit The Inclusive Toolkit provides educators concrete tools and strategies to enable them to provide the most inclusive educational environment possible. The Inclusive Toolkit addresses many of the questions and \"obstacles\" that schools encounter when developing and implementing inclusive programs. The reader will come away from the Inclusive Toolkit with a better understanding of the common issues as well as strategies to overcome those potential problems. The Next Frontier Inclusion project also provides a professional network of over 100 international schools that are collaborative by nature and are a ready and willing resource of professionals and organizations dedicated to the vision of greater inclusion at."}
{"text": "Charges mentioned in the FIR is a complainant filed a complaint /written document prepared by the police when they receive evidence about the commission of an offence A Charge sheet is a document of accusation prepared by a law-enforcement agency in India. It is distinct from the First Information Report (FIR) (which is the document that defines a crime that has been committed. when the charge sheet was submitted in the court, it will decide as to who among the accused has sufficient prima facie evidence against him to be put on trial. After the court speaks its order on framing of charges, prosecution proceedings against the accused commence in the judicial system Why not create one now for free in under 10 minutes!"}
{"text": "Harvesting the agave plant starts by cutting the sharp leaves off the plant using a machete. Once the leaves have been trimmed off the plant it\u2019s ready to be taken out of the ground. The agave plant takes between 8 \u2013 10 years to mature. Remove the agave plant from ground includes the use of a \u201ccoa\u201d (special axe) and a pry bar. Once the plant is removed from the earth, the roots are chopped away in order to make a clean pina shape. This video from our ranch in Oaxaca shows how the process works."}
{"text": "The Khthon, a race of small, hairless humanoids, were native to the planet of Trieste. They looked perpetually old and wrinkled. They were a psychic race: able to foretell the future as well as to read the minds of all but strong-willed individuals. The Khthon also knew about the Yssgaroth, whom they called the Old Ones. The Khthon had a primitive society until Trieste and the other planets in its system were colonised; the human settlers enslaved the weaker Khthons. When the Seven Planets became independent in 2396, the Khthons were given more rights but were still the lower class. They were presumably all killed when the Seven Planets were destroyed in 2400. (PROSE: The Pit)"}
{"text": "|(theory)||operational semantics - A set of rules specifying how the state of an actual or hypothetical computer changes while executing a program. The overall state is typically divided into a number of components, e.g. stack, heap, registers etc. Each rule specifies certain preconditions on the contents of some components and their new contents after the application of the It is similar in spirit to the notion of a Turing machine, in which actions are precisely described in a mathematical way. Compuare axiomatic semantics, denotational semantics."}
{"text": "The research guide was designed to make microfilm holdings at Emory related to gender, sexuality and queer studies more accesible to students and researchers. Unfortunately, microform collections are often overlooked, mainly because people do not understand what the microfilm contains or how to use it. Most geneologist both professional and amateurs use microfilm regularly to locate birth, marriage and death records. Census records are also contained on microfilm. The microfilm collections housed here, have some of the most important and valueable materials relating to the Gay Liberation Movement, Women's Rights and early studies in sexuality. The films contain personal letters, organizational meeting minutes, photographs and literally tens of thousands of periodicals, newspapers and magazines going back as early as the 1920."}
{"text": "General Studies Self Designed Major A General Studies major allows you to build a broad-based education. It teaches you to think critically, communicate effectively, and pull together knowledge from many disciplines \u2013 skills you'll need to be successful in any career. It demonstrates to employers and peers alike that you have the self-discipline and intelligence to work through a university-level program in a variety of subject areas. It can serve as a prerequisite for a professional career, or as a stepping-stone to a college degree in another discipline. It can be the most personally rewarding major available, precisely because it is so broad, and it embodies the central philosophy of a liberal arts education that learning to think critically and to read and write well should help anyone in any career."}
{"text": "Where would we be today if it weren't for the scientists of the past? From the miniature world of genetics to the vast expanse of space, review the greatest discoveries of all time across eight different scientific categories in this multi-part series. Join host Bill Nye as he recounts the 100 most important discoveries and explains how each one has had a hand in shaping the modern world. Watch his lively and dramatic accounts and learn how the great discoveries were made, how they impacted the development of scientific knowledge and how they touch our lives today. 4) Earth Sciences NOTE: This playlist will be updated as more episodes are uploaded!"}
{"text": "For many of us, plants herald the change of seasons, represent the promise of nourishment, or serve as stunning visual reminders of Earth's natural beauty. As vital components of nearly every ecosystem on the planet, plants play a fundamental ecological role in the lives of most organisms for their utility in food and clothing production, fuel, shelter, and a host of other activities. Complete with images and diagrams depicting the parts and growth stages of plants, this volume clarifies what defines a plant and introduces readers to the structures of various plants as well as their complex roles within our environment. Series: Introduction to Biology Interest Level: Grades 7-12 Reading Level: Grade 8 ISBN: 9781615305780 (E-book)"}
{"text": "1895 Free Printables Added on January 1, 2014 Cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth and paste them on the pumpkin. Then color it to make a jack-o\u2019-lantern. Older kids can do the cutting on their own. Younger children may need help with the cutting, or the teacher can cut out the face pieces ahead of the lesson."}
{"text": "Definition - What does Pro Per mean? Literally translated, pro per means for one's self. The term is often seen in the courts when a defendant chooses to represent themselves. The United States allows for any defendant to be able to choose to deny legal counsel and hear the facts of the case as the defense and the defendant. Justipedia explains Pro Per A judge can rule against this right in a criminal case where the judge feels the person needs to be examined as competent. Being competent to represent yourself is the only precondition. This does not mean you need any legal experience. It only certifies that you are mentally competent. Pro per can exist in any type of law: criminal, civil, tort, etc."}
{"text": "If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding: To identify and discuss the many possible themes of the text, and recognize differing interpretations of these themes. To understand the text's language and style. To place the poem within a historical context and literary tradition. To identify the poem's many symbols and consider differing interpretations thereof."}
{"text": "Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing. 1 MB|6 pages \u00a1Feliz D\u00eda de San Valent\u00edn! Students draw what they see in the little square onto a grid to create a funny picture of a pig as a cupid! This is a fun activity with great practice for Spanish numbers 1-30."}
{"text": "The following links and information support the importance of organic and Biodynamic\u00ae agriculture. Sustainable Farming Practices: In the simplest terms, sustainable agriculture is the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities and animal welfare. Environmental Working Group: The work of the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is smart, current and applicable to all of us as we work toward lowering our individual risk to cancer. Please check our their site at ewg.org. We especially like the guides on the Dirty Dozen and how to avoid the most pesticide laden foods and make healthy choices."}
{"text": "The perspectives represent the values and the focus of The Appreciators. They have the power to deepen, spread, and create appreciation. Have fun trying them out! For example: You can focus on one perspective each day or each week, and experiment with it during the day. For instance, you could ask yourself: What does this perspective open up? What might change in your attitudes and interactions, and what effect would that have? The 7 Appreciators\u2019 Perspectives. Preliminary note: It is good to know that there are several perspectives for one thing, each fully valid. They don\u2019t have to be brought into line with each other. Appreciation includes contrasting \u201ctruths.\u201d"}
{"text": "Plant Family: Capparaceae A scrambling shrub with sharp spiky leaves. These spikes become less the bigger the bush gets. Flowers from December through to January, with single or paired, large, white, slightly scented flowers. Habitat: Rainforest. From the Hunter River up to tropical Queensland. Host plant for Chalky Purl White, Southern Pearl-White, Northern Pearl-White, Yellow Albatross, Caper Gull and the Caper White butterflies. Other common names include: Bumble tree."}
{"text": "innitus is frequently called a \"ringing in the ears\". One of the common symptoms of hearing problems is hearing a sound that isn't really there. You hear it alright, but it's not really there. People describe tinnitus in many different ways. Some are just wording differences, but some give you a clue that tinnitus comes in many different forms. The most common descriptions include words like: \"sizzling\", \"ringing\", \"tinkling\", \"roaring\", and \"whooshing\". The sound may be constant or may vary depending on circumstances. Some people find that a hearing aid can lessen the impact of tinnitus. Other treatments include \"maskers\", which are hearing aid-like devices which generate more sound to hide the tinnitus, and \"trainers\", which are hearing aid-like devices that train your brain to ingore the tinnitus. Some drugs may cause temporary or even permanent tinnitus."}
{"text": "Humans arrived in the world a millenia ago. They have since become the dominant race in the world. Human cities and countries dominate the landscape and the human population comprises the majority of people of the Freshwater Sea and Areddian. Humans are industrious and adaptive. With relatively short lifespans, fast breeding rates, and inherent curiosity, they have rapidly overtaken the native elves and dwarves."}
{"text": "SeaWorld and the other groups took up to 50 orcas from the southern resident population of around 120, Rose said. The females in the group began to breed as quickly as possible to replace the numbers, but the group faced a second population drop years later when the stolen babies would have come to sexual maturity. Even now, Rose explained, the population is still one third smaller than it used to be because the group is facing a number of other threats including contaminants and food shortages. So, that wild population that SeaWorld boasts so proudly of outdoing? It's actually a crippled, endangered population that's struggling to find food and has been fighting for decades to bounce back from the damage inflicted by SeaWorld."}
{"text": "The Library Department provides intellectual and physical access to information in all formats. Each library procures and processes print and non-print materials, maintains audio-visual equipment, subscribes to on-line databases, and functions as the school based information center. Library collections and instruction are integrated into the curriculum and teaches students strategies to access and evaluate information sources and technologies. Librarians organize school-based reading events, author visits, public library orientation, student and parent book groups and media literacy classes. Librarians and instructional staff collaborate on collection development that supports the curriculum, enriches instruction for all learners, and develops an appreciation for life-long learning."}
{"text": "Program providing high quality web-based information to K-12 students, farmers, and others about the importance of water resources and water Improving education through a global network that promotes watershed sustainability. A place where students of rivers can explore valuable river resources and connect to facts, books, and people studying rivers. Harnessing the power of people and communities to monitor, restore, and protect the world's rivers. Forging partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs. Includes reviews of over 100 available print curriculum guides. An assortment of background information and lesson plans, geared for K-5, to help facilitate instruction of the concept of water."}
{"text": "A Cosmic Searchlight Streaming out from the center of the galaxy M87 like a cosmic searchlight is one of nature's most amazing phenomena, a black-hole-powered jet of electrons and other sub-atomic particles traveling at nearly the speed of light. In this Hubble telescope image, the blue jet contrasts with the yellow glow from the combined light of billions of unseen stars and the yellow, point-like clusters of stars that make up this galaxy. Lying at the center of M87, the monstrous black hole has swallowed up matter equal to 2 billion times our Sun's mass. M87 is 50 million light-years from Earth."}
{"text": "|PowerPoint Best Practices| \u201cPeople who know what they\u2019re talking about don\u2019t need PowerPoint.\u201d Steve Jobs He said it, not me. However, if you want to use a couple of slides, these two guidelines will bring you into the 21st century: 1. Use headlines, not titles. Headlines are 6-10 words long and create a full sentence. Examples: WHY? Audience members should be able to comprehend your story by reading the headlines alone. 2. Use images in the body, instead of words. Place the image as close to the headline as possible. WHY? The brain easily absorbs and understands a meaningful sentence when it is supported by a relevant image, photograph, illustration, or graph. It\u2019s up to YOU, presenters, to know what you\u2019re talking about. Remember: slides are support, not an end in themselves. Want to be a better presenter?"}
{"text": "Separate names with a comma. Discussion in 'Mac Programming' started by Howiieque, Feb 27, 2009. why do we use this directive? what can it do? I think all it does is make a special comment which Xcode adds to the quick jump list thing at the top of an xcode code view window. Immediately underneath the title bar there is a narrow bar with a dropdown list of every class and method that's in the current file. When you pragma mark a line it will also show up on this list so that you can quickly jump to that line from anywhere else in the file. It is useful for defining major sections of code. The #pragma directive is a standard way of adding nonstandard extensions to the C preprocessor as a way of controlling the operation of the compiler. What it allows you to do is specific to whatever compiler you're using. thank you. both this two answers are useful."}
{"text": "Engage your students with this investigation activity! This purchase includes a hook sorting card activity to get students thinking about how our environments influence our culture and the way we live. Then, students will work in pairs or small groups to figure out where four mystery tribes of North America must have lived based on their cultural characteristics and seven map resources that will be assembled in a classroom gallery. Finally, guide your students through a Close Read of a text that looks at one particular tribe, the Powhatan, and how their environment influenced their day-to-day lives. Assess your students using the passage-based written response prompt and score responses using the included rubric! Great use of Common-Core Reading integration!"}
{"text": "Why do this problem? is is very good as a spatial challenge. Some pupils who are not high-achieving in number work may excel in spatial work and this gives them that opportunity. You can lead up to this challenge by starting with a cube using two colours first. Having plenty of interlocking cubes available for children to try out their ideas will be essential. How could you start the cube? Is there only one way of doing it? Have you all got the same solution? Are some of the solutions similar?"}
{"text": "A fruitful victory The announcement this week by the Mesa County Division of Pest Management that victory has been declared in the fight against the Japanese beetle was welcome. Earlier in this decade, when the beetles were first discovered in the Palisade area, there were fears they could cause immense damage to fruit crops. So a small army of pest fighters mobilized, using money from the Upper Grand Valley Pest Control District and the involvement of both the county and the Palisade Insectary. They set traps throughout much of the valley to determine where the beetles were. And they began spraying lawns where the beetles had been discovered. This year, for the first time in six years, no beetles were captured in any of the traps set. It was a hard-fought, but important, victory for this region\u2019s valuable fruit crops."}
{"text": "In Armenian, the name literally translates to \u201cfrom God\u201d or one depicting a divine gift. Most older Armenian names start with Ar, a symbol of our identity and the powers we worshiped long before Christianity. Ar was the sun god and the main deity of the Armenian people, from whence we were defined as the children of God. Following the theories that the Indo-European proto-homeland was indeed in the lands known to us as the Armenian Highland, it\u2019s not so strange a thought that it would be a name used in different parts of the world, albeit rarely in the present day. In Danish, Nigerian and German, it means Eagle. In Norse and Scandinavian, it means the ruler like an eagle. The latter language also uses it to symbolize peace. It is Gaelic for Ireland. In Hebrew, it\u2019s a variant of Aaron, meaning a mountain of strength."}
{"text": "Industrial sand plays a critical role in the production of a wide variety of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In metal production, silica sand operates as a flux to lower the melting point and viscosity of the slags to make them more reactive and efficient. Lump silica is used either alone or in conjunction with lime to achieve the desired base/acid ratio required for purification. These base metals can be further refined and modified with other ingredients to achieve specific properties such as high strength, corrosion resistance or electrical conductivity. Ferroalloys are essential to specialty steel production, and industrial sand is used by the steel and foundry industries for de-oxidation and grain refinement."}
{"text": "The future is here. Space X, headed by Elon Musk, has invented the first soft landing rocket in human history. Just what is a soft landing rocket you ask? Traditionally space rockets have one use, all fuel is used up and the rockets attached to the spacecraft burn up in atmosphere or crash in the ocean. With a soft landing rocket the rocket will enter in a controlled descent through atmosphere and then safely land at its launch point intact. This will cut the cost of space travel by seventy percent. Instead if costing fifty million dollars to launch a rocket, that same rocket would only cost seven million dollars This is one of the most significant inventions the world has seen it will revolutionize space travel and human history."}
{"text": "I am sitting in Toby Beck\u2019s NCCE session about MathCasting. He has students create screencasts in which they explain solutions to math problems. Teachers also create a full set of explanatory lessons for the curriculum. Students benefit by reflecting on their solutions so that they may explain them. Toby uses OneNote and Jing, but this is similar to Darren Kuropatwa\u2019s SmartBoard-based class blogs. One only needs a platform that can record student finger or pen input. I suspect that an iPad solution also exists. Both teachers suggest that students use images to apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems. Student blogs also serve as their electronic portfolios. I am curious that this approach has gained some traction in mathematics. Perhaps there is something about this abstract subject that lends itself well to an explanatory medium."}
{"text": "Syringomyelia, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases by Kenneth Kee This book describes Syringomyelia, Treatment and Associated Diseases. Syringomyelia is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord (syrinx), expands over time, destroying a portion of the spinal cord from its center and expanding outward. 2 More on Syringomyelia 3 Treatment of Syringomyelia 4 Head Injury"}
{"text": "Helping STEM students understand their learning In this workshop you will be introduced to a learning framework used in this OLT National T&L Fellowship and participate in a typical learning activity using resources developed as part of the Fellowship. The objective of this learning activity is to help students, particularly STEM students, think about how they learn and develop their identity. Dr. Anne Gardner will be running this free workshop in the following locations: Sydney date to come."}
{"text": "About Adolph Gottlieb Recognized as one of the originators of Abstract Expressionism, painter Adolph Gottlieb drew on mythological and tribal symbols as well as Surrealism to create works that emphatically broke with American Regionalism. Gottlieb\u2019s pictographs possessed primitivist qualities, featuring shapes evocative of cave drawings. His later paintings, such as the well-known Brink from 1959, often employed circular motifs and thick, gestural brushstrokes, which were an integral part of the development of Color Field painting. American, 1903-1974, New York, New York"}
{"text": "The Dutch represent the second wave of European exploration/imperialism (1st= Spain, Portugal; 2nd=Dutch, British). The Dutch Empire is dominated by the Trading Company chartered under the Dutch Republic. The Dutch East India Trading Co. is one of history's most successful businesses/corporations. The Dutch East India Trading Co. (VOC) came to dominate the spice trade of the East Indies. In the Early Modern Period, the Dutch East India Trading Company is the premier global corporation."}
{"text": "Unformatted text preview: practicing sorcery in beguiling his mind, Socrates had the right idea. In challenging Meno to think in unfamiliar ways, he was pushing Meno\u2019s mind to its limits and further. Meno\u2019s mind was expanding in ways that perplexed him because he was not used to thinking in such unconventional methods. Socrates was doing Meno a favor, for, in the long run, these exercises would one day prove useful to Meno as he continues his journey and develops responses to other such philosophical questions such as virtue and what it is.... View Full Document This note was uploaded on 07/15/2008 for the course GP 100 taught by Professor Mekios during the Spring '08 term at Stonehill. - Spring '08"}
{"text": "Age-specific fluoride exposure in drinking water and osteosarcoma (United States) METHODS: We used data from a matched case-control study conducted through 11 hospitals in the United States that included a complete residential history for each patient and type of drinking water (public, private well, bottled) used at each address. Our analysis was limited to cases less than 20 years old. We standardized fluoride exposure estimates based on CDC-recommended target levels that take climate into account. We categorized exposure into three groups (<30%, 30-99%, >99% of target) and used conditional logistic regression to estimate odds ratios."}
{"text": "Back to school activity Me In A Bag (Grade:Any) A fun way for students to not only learn about you, but to also learn about each other. I use it sometimes in september and others in january at back to school after Christmas. I introduce myself using \u2018Me In A Bag.\u2019 I put a few items that represent me in a large paper sack. In my sack, I put a paintbrush because I\u2019m an artist, my favorite book, my favorite food, pictures of my family and my pets, my favorite CD and a cookbook. The children sit around me, and I explain the significance of each item as I pull it out of the bag. This discussion helps the kids get to know me as a person. Each child then has a turn to bring in his/her own \u2018Me In A Bag,\u2019 giving everyone in the class a chance to shine."}
{"text": "Suggested grade level: 1st and 2nd Contains: 24 pet animal cards, Center Sign, Common Core Card, and 2 matching worksheets for differentiated instruction. One worksheet has alphabetizing to the second letter (using 24 cards) and the other has alphabetizing to the first letter (using 18 cards). This center has 9 pages in all! This is the May 2012-2013 First Grade Reading Center Club center. It is available for purchase if you are not a club member. Graphics used with permission of Annie Things Possible. COMMON CORE STANDARD First Grade Language Standards Conventions of Standard English L.1.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.1.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing."}
{"text": "Looking Back, March 9, 1989: Operation Aware teaches students decision-making Giving compliments is the assignment in the Operation Aware fifth-grade classroom this day. The students are each given a piece of poster board they must tape to their backs. Then they must write a compliment on somebody else\u2019s back, Aware instructor Nancy Voice tells the students of Ethel Conrad\u2019s class. \u201cFirst you boys have to write a compliment to a girl. You girls have to write a compliment to a boy. I know you try to avoid each other,\u201d Voice says. This comes after the class defines what a compliment is. It\u2019s not \u2018nice shoes\u2019 but telling people something nice about them."}
{"text": "Two years are required to establish raspberry plants, but once established, the raspberry planting can remain productive for several years if given good care. Raspberry fruits may be classified by fruit color and/or fruiting habit. They may be red, black, purple, or yellow fruit types of raspberries. The black raspberry is one of the most popular. The red raspberry is the second most popular type. The red raspberry is first to ripen, followed by the black, purple, and yellow cultivars. You will find raspberry plants for sale at our online garden store."}
{"text": "Did you know that the typical refinery circulates 80,000 cubic meters of water per hour through a cooling tower system? Evaporative cooling towers are tall, open-topped structures, and they are designed to condense steam and cool water. There are several important benefits of using cooling towers, as they are an effective way to extract waste heat from buildings. - Use in various settings. Cooling tower systems can be used in a variety of industrial settings. Power plants, petroleum refineries, natural gas processing plants, food processing plants, and petrochemical plants, for example, can all benefit fro"}
{"text": "Aim: The historians of 2017 will be able to create a map showing four or more different crusades. Task 1 Quick Question: When is it right to use a military to take over another country or area of land? We will use this video to help introduce us to the Crusades. Here is a playlist of videos all on the Crusades if you want to learn more (headphones require). Task 3: Open the Crusades reading. We will do a popcorn reading activity that will help us understand the Crusades. Task 4: Make a copy of this document. Create a map showing the routs of four or more crusades. When you finish creating the map, complete this work reflection. Here are a few maps you can use as examples."}
{"text": "Here is part of the conversation between a group of children as they discuss a tall tree nearby: \"I wonder how tall it is?\" says Linus. \"I think we could find out ,\" replies Raj. \"It could be difficult as it's very high,\" says Toby. I wonder how they each went about finding out the height of the tree? I wonder how YOU would find out how tall a large tree in your surroundings is?"}
{"text": "New Advances In Concussion Management By Accident Not all medical breakthroughs are discovered on purpose. Just ask Stanford intern Theo Roth, who discovered how a concussion affects the brain in real time by messing up brain surgery on mice. In 2010 Roth was supposed to be removing a portion of the skull in mice, to see how the brain reacts to meningitis, but repeatedly kept giving the mice concussions instead. The intern was working with high powered microscopes and realized that they could observe in real time what happens when a concussion is sustained. With the ability to observe the initial reaction of the brain during a concussion the research found that if an antioxidant is applied immediately after the trauma the damage to the brain is significantly reduced. The full research article can be viewed in the Journal Nature."}
{"text": "This genre was developed by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli. Colour some cells to create a single contiguous shape. The shape can't have any 2 by 2 coloured areas. The clues in the grid tell you how many consecutive cells around it have to be coloured. If there's more than one digit in a cell, the groups of cells have to be seperated by at least one empty cell. Cells with clues remain empty."}
{"text": "Research being done on the supercomputer Kraken holds promise for overcoming limitations in the study of energy and materials applications. The method employs quantum mechanics to understand how nuclear effects change the dynamics of microscopic-size materials. The research team performed modeling and simulation studies in which a graphene, or carbon, flake was bombarded by a thousand hydrogen atoms to examine the likelihood of accumulation of the hydrogen on the porous graphene surface. The accumulation of hydrogen or other light molecules on nanoporous materials has implications for energy science applications such as hydrogen storage and fuel cells. The findings are published in the Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. To read more about the research, visit the National Institute for Computational Sciences website."}
{"text": "In Chapter 6 we discussed quantum mechanics and how electrons arrange themselves in atoms. In addition to explaining the electronic properties of the atom, quantum mechanics can also explain the arrangement of elements in the periodic Table. 7.1 Development of the Periodic Table The periodic table is broken down into two main groups. Group \u201cA\u201d or the main group elements, and Group \u201cB\u201d or the transition metals 7.1 Main Group Elements and Transition Metals Periodic Trends allow chemists to generalize properties of atoms and they will be a big help in explaining the concepts of chemical bonding in the next chapter. The first trends we will investigate are atomic and ionic radii."}
{"text": "Technology Solutions Case Study: Foundation Heat Exchanger, Oak Ridge, Tennessee The foundation heat exchanger, developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, is a new concept for a cost-effective horizontal ground heat exchanger that can be connected to water-to-water or water-to-air heat pump systems for space conditioning as well as domestic water heating. - Publication Date: - OSTI Identifier: - Report Number(s): - Research Org: - Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Sponsoring Org: - USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America) - Country of Publication: - United States - Ground Source Heat Pump; GSHP; foundation heat exchanger; residential buildings; energy efficiency Enter terms in the toolbar above to search the full text of this document for pages containing specific keywords."}
{"text": "African Musical Instruments: 3-Part Cards (color borders) Beautiful photographs that show the Musical Instruments of Africa. Cards have green borders - which follow the traditional Montessori map colors. - 23 pictures with labels - 23 pictures without labels - 23 labels - title card Cards with label are approx. 3\u00bd x 3\u00bc\", cards without label are approx. 1\" shorter. Learn how to prepare Montessori 3-Part Cards."}
{"text": "A tranquil pool containing fish and plants is projected onto the floor. When the participants discover the pool, they see mostly fish but few plants, because the fish are the plants' predator. When the participants enter, the fish, mysteriously attracted to the participants, playfully swarm around their feet. Because the fish are distracted from eating, the plants are then able to bloom. Most people imagine that ecosystem disruption means the destruction of a specie(s). However, as this project illustrates, a counter-intuitive effect of ecosystem disruption is often that one species is suddenly increased population due to a predator displacement. (c) 2015 Mine-Control, Inc."}
{"text": "Wednesday, February 9, 2011 We have been talking about the wonderful world of homophones! Homophones are words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings. We read two books together, How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear and Dear Deer. These two books were incredible! Then, we came together and generated a list of all the homophone pairs we could think of. Here are some of the examples: aunt-ant, flew-flu, bee-be, bear-bare, horse-hoarse, tale-tail, see-sea, and choose-chews. The students then demonstrated their understanding through showing me a pair in illustration and words. They came up with some of the cutest examples!"}
{"text": "Definition of aniline point : the lowest temperature at which aniline and a solvent (as gasoline) are completely miscible and which serves as an indication of the type of hydrocarbons present in the solvent, the content of aromatics being higher according as the temperature is lower Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! First Known Use of aniline point Seen and Heard What made you want to look up aniline point? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Learn how to sort with this engaging, colorful science reader! Follow along as children play \"I Spy\" to identify objects by color, shape, and more. See how they sort a blue square by color, then by shape. This title includes more fun and easy examples to help guide young readers into understanding sorting and categorizing everyday items. With the help of vibrant images and easy-to-read text, students will be engaged from cover to cover! This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to give students additional practice in sorting objects. A helpful glossary and index are also included for support."}
{"text": "Eating too many sweets cannot be placed in the same league as smoking or excessive drinking but its not a million miles away. This is because the majority of sweets are made exclusively from refined sugar which has absolutely zero nutritional value. You may as well be eating cardboard. But a much greater problem of refined sugar, is that it builds up in the blood (as glucose) to such an extent that much of it is eventually stored by the body - it cannot do anything else with it! This stored glucose then transforms itself into fat and that extra fat obviously causes weight gain. The refined sugar in sweets also plays havoc with you're energy levels (giving you a quick boost followed by a huge slump) which can lead to everything from headaches and excessive perspiration to more series disorders such as Type II diabetes. Can a gastric balloon be the answer to obesity?"}
{"text": "This student behavior system is perfect for kindergarten and first graders. There is two different take-home sheets for the student to self-reflect on his or her behavior. - One has just the smiley faces for Monday through Friday and a signature line for the parents for each day. - The other has the same, but a space for the student to write the reason for the color. There are two options to implement this behavior system. Option 1 is to use Unifix cubes, and withdraw a cube when a student makes bad decisions. Option 2 is to use a clip chart, which is included in the file. *The student always has the option to earn back cubes, or move up the clip chart. Included in this packet: - two different self-reflection sheets - clip chart"}
{"text": "Sirens have been depicted as part-woman and part-fish. When they sense a ship or crew coming,sing a song so soothing that it makes the sailors do whatever the song says, which is usually wreck their ship on jagged rocks. It is unknown what the Sirens do with sailors they capture though most believe they're eaten. Their beauty and song are used to lure the weary sailors into a sense of security before showing their true form, and intentions. To avoid the \"Siren's Song\", you can plug your ears with cotton or other material, so you cannot hear anything. If the captain is brave enough, he will have his crewmates tie him to a mast, and he will endure the song until it is over(as Odysseus/Ulysses did)."}
{"text": "In this Section: In this section, we will introduce a new type of equation known as the quadratic equation. A quadratic equation contains a squared variable and no other term with a higher degree. In order to solve a quadratic equation by factoring, we begin by placing the quadratic equation in standard form. This results in one side being set equal to zero. We then factor and set these factors (that include a variable) individually equal to zero. We solve each problem individually, check and report our answers. If the quadratic is not factorable, we will not be able to use this method. In many cases, we have to turn to the quadratic formula, which will be taught at the end of the course."}
{"text": "Garlic is one of the most flavorful things on the Earth, but it makes your breath smell like death itself died in your mouth. This video from Reactions explains what causes garlic breath and how to make it disappear. The main cause of garlic breath is a chemical called Allyl Methyl Sulfide, and isn't even present in garlic until it's chopped or crushed. The worst part? The chemical goes right into your bloodstream and is excreted when you sweat, breathe, and pee. To kill that gnarly mouth odor, Reactions suggests gnawing on some parsley or drinking some milk. If garlic isn't the problem, check out our guide on how to defeat bad breath once and for all."}
{"text": "Back to school Taking a class to explore a subject or learn a new skill may increase cognitive ability and slow mental aging. Image: Monkey Business Images/Thinkstock Active aging involves more than moving your body. You also need to move your brain. \"When you exercise, you engage your muscles to help improve overall health,\" says Dr. Ipsit Vahia, director of geriatric outpatient services for Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital. \"The same concept applies to the brain. You need to exercise it with new challenges to keep it healthy.\" A fun way to do this is to sharpen your No. 2 pencils and go back to school. \"New brain cell growth can happen even late into adulthood,\" says Dr. Vahia. \"The process of learning and acquiring new information and experiences, like through structured classes, can stimulate that process.\""}
{"text": "Definition of watt\u2013hour : a unit of work or energy equivalent to the power of one watt operating for one hour First Known Use of watt\u2013hour Seen and Heard What made you want to look up watt\u2013hour? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Using biomass for energy also contributes to the health of our forests. When biomass is removed from growing forests, the remaining trees are helped to grow larger and remain healthy. As large and small landowners understand, active, sustainable forest management means harvesting trees. This contributes to the health of forests and their carbon-capturing abilities, today and into the future, and means that the income from these harvests gives landowners the ability to continue to own the land. Sherry Huber, Portland Press Herald (11/25/2016)"}
{"text": "Define This: Tautology Defining something as itself or using a word twice in a sentence with the aim of providing deeper meaning yet failing to do so. For example, the following sentences would serve as an example of tautology. \u201cTautology means tautology. Simplicity is when something is simple. She was good because she was goodly.\u201d Use it in a Sentence Prominent satirical authors use tautology as a device to introduce humor in their works by repeating ideas in one sentence."}
{"text": "Unit One: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Unit Two: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo Unit Three: \u00c6sop\u2019s Fables Unit Four: Poetry Writing (Rose, Where Did You Get That Red? by Kenneth Koch) Unit Five: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine PatersonPlease browse this site for content and resources related to courses in this subject area. Across the top are grade level links, with sub-links to specific units. To access another subject area or school level, please go to the NIS logo in the upper left hand corner of the screen and choose from the drop-down menu. NIS Students and Parents: To access specific assignments and class details, please log in to your Veracross portal. To access curriculum plans, please log in to Rubicon Atlas."}
{"text": "Saurophaganax maximus is a very large genus of allosaur from the Kimmeridgian of North America. Saurophaganax was the largest Jurassic theropod we know of, and at 12 meters in length, it was even longer and heavier than many other giant theropods. It was very similar to Allosaurus, but it was larger and had slightly different neck and tail vertebrae. It may in fact be a large species of Allosaurus. Saurophaganax was briefly seen confronting an Allosaurus for a dead Camptosaurus. The Allosaurus stood its ground but the opponent bit its head. The Allosaurus backed down whilst the Saurophaganax enjoyed its feast. |Planet Dinosaur Database and Mentioned Creatures|"}
{"text": "March 5, 2013 by History in a Hurry Eric Holder: Drone strikes against Americans on U.S. soil are legal by Joel Gehrke Attorney General Eric Holder can imagine a scenario in which it would be constitutional to carry out a drone strike against an American on American soil, he wrote in a letter to Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. \u201cIt is possible, I suppose, to imagine an extraordinary circumstance in which it would be necessary and appropriate under the Constitution and applicable laws of the United States for the President to authorize the military to use lethal force within the territory of the United States,\u201d Holder replied in a letter yesterday to Paul\u2019s question about whether Obama \u201chas the power to authorize lethal force, such as a drone strike, against a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil, and without trial.\u201d And a clever YouTube video explaining what this news means for America:"}
{"text": "Lesson 31 features a dialogue between Matt and Leyla. This lesson begins a very special unit of Chai and Conversation! We're going to take all the vocabulary, phrases, and grammar rules we've learned in the first three units, and combine them in short and simple dialogues. Bonus materials for each lesson include an enhanced podcast, a PDF lesson guide, and more. More info. You can view the full transcript of this lesson once you purchase the lesson's Bonus Materials! This lesson's Bonus Materials also include a playlist of the most important audio clips from the lesson, to make it easy to replay essential vocabulary and dialogue."}
{"text": "In traditional Chinese culture, qi or chi is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi literally translates as \"breath\", \"air\", or \"gas\", and figuratively as \"material energy\", \"life force\", or \"energy flow\". Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts. A lucid dream is a dream during which the dreamer is aware of dreaming. During lucid dreaming, the dreamer may be able to exert some degree of control over the dream characters, narrative, and environment."}
{"text": "To know the position of a motor shaft, consider the following 3D printer. When does it *know* the bed reached it\u2019s end? If we want to know in more detail the position of a motor shaft, consider a spinning disc and an infrared sensor. How many pulses will we read for a 360 degrees turn? Quadrature position encoders By adding another sensor, we can also measure the direction of the motor. Clockwise or Counter- clockwise. Higher position can also be achieved when using quadrature encoders: Absolute position encoders A researcher invented a simple but useful solution to noise in encoders. Here you can find an extract from Gray\u2019s Patent:"}
{"text": "Also found in: Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. si\u00b7moom(s\u012d-mo\u035eom\u2032) also si\u00b7moon (-mo\u035eon\u2032) A strong, hot, sand-laden wind of the Sahara and Arabian Deserts: \"Stephen's heart had withered up like a flower of the desert that feels the simoom coming from afar\" (James Joyce). Also called samiel. (Physical Geography) a strong suffocating sand-laden wind of the deserts of Arabia and North Africa. Also called: samiel [from Arabic sam\u016bm poisonous, from sam poison, from Aramaic samm\u0101 poison] a violent sandstorm occurring in the deserts of Africa and Asia. Switch to new thesaurus |Noun||1.||simoom - a violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa|"}
{"text": "Insects which are harmful to the economic crops are called pests, or else, they are just part of our mother nature. When I study plants, I do not ignore other creatures. Insects and plants are closely related and, naturally, we need to learn about them as well. We can see Red-base Jezebel throughout the year, especially during winter when there are the least natural enemies. Its larvae eat Dendrotrophe frutescens and Taxillus chinensis which are common evergreen. Many of the Papilionidae family love Rutaceae spp. as their host plants. It\u2019s all because mandarin orange (Citrus spp.), pommelo (Citrus maxima), lemon (Citrus limon) are very popular among the orchard farmers. Also, large-flowered Uvaria is in Annonaceae family which is common in the wild. Thus, they are the favorite of the wildly grown papilionidae. *translated by Mary Chung"}
{"text": "The story goes that an Arab named Khalid was tending his goats in the Kaffa region of southern Ethiopia , when he noticed his animals became livelier after eating a certain berry. He boiled the berries to make the first coffee. Certainly the first record of the drink is of beans exported from Ethiopia to Yemen where Sufis drank it to stay awake all night to pray on special occasions. By the late 15th century it had arrived in Mecca and Turkey from where it made its way to Venice in 1645. It was brought to England in 1650 by a Turk named Pasqua Rosee who opened the first coffee house in Lombard Street in the City of London . The Arabic qahwa became the Turkish kahve then the Italian caff\u00e9 and then English coffee."}
{"text": "What Does a Normal EKG Reading Look Like? EKC or ECG stands for electrocardiogram. It is a recorded visual representation of the electrical impulses in the heart that make it beat. Physicians use EKGs to diagnose potential illness within the heart. This depends on observing deviations from the normal EKG reading, which is used as a baseline for diagnosis."}
{"text": "Babies born during water births are at risk of contracting Legionnaires' disease, a severe and potentially life-threatening form of pneumonia that infected two infants in Arizona last year. Both infants survived after receiving antibiotics. Infections among infants born in heated birthing pools are rare. So public health officials in Maricopa County were alarmed when they learned of two cases that had taken place just months apart. They identified \"numerous gaps in infection prevention\" during the water births, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the Arizona investigation. In the United States, there..."}
{"text": "When you get emails from friends, family, or trusted services like your bank or social sites, you find that many include links back to their sites. What you may not know is that some nefarious hackers use email (a technique called phishing) that only appear to be valid emails to install viruses, steal your information, or send itself out to all your contacts. Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication As a general rule, go directly to the web site and check through your account, rather than click on anything in emails. Unless you\u2019re savvy about links and how to check where they\u2019re sending you to, it\u2019s a good idea to simply avoid links in emails. Dot To Tech explains in this video-"}
{"text": "Option 1: Right to Counsel Presentation Analyze two cases involving right to counsel and document your observations in a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft\u00ae PowerPoint\u00ae presentation with detailed speaker notes. Use complete sentences, with correct grammar and punctuation, to fully explain each slide as if you were giving an in-person presentation. Address the following topics: \u00b7 The aspects of right to counsel for the cases \u00b7 How the historical development of right to counsel relates to the cases \u00b7 When the right to counsel attaches to criminal procedure for the cases \u00b7 Whether the defendants in the cases exercised their right to self-representation \u00b7 The role of the attorneys in the cases as it applies to right to counsel Include videos, audio, photos, diagrams, or graphs as appropriate. Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines."}
{"text": "THEY WALK IN THE NIGHT They strolled arm in arm, happily, unhurried, Snow and winter. They were made for each other, folks would Behind them, cabin trailed, of wood sturdy For she was all that. A being of forest and trees, made to withstand She seemed sad though, in a season of wonderland, What could it be that she lacked? Surely not hearth, fire, nor ice, nor stocking Ceteris paribus; lurking, stalking, that Unseen by those, too busy with metrical cares, Soul of the poet. THEY WALK IN THE NIGHT \u00a9 gillena cox 2016 Poetry and Flash Fiction with Magaly: Snow Birthed Tales Using Jenny Leslie\u2019s photo as inspiration, to craft a new poem or story, while keeping in mind the following guidelines: If you choose Poetry- please write 13 lines or fewer - use one (or all) of these words: snow, cabin, ice courtesy Imaginary Garden Jenny Leslie's image"}
{"text": "Kali is regarded as one of the fiercest deities in Hinduism. The word Kali arises from the Sanskrit word \u201cKaal\u201d, which means time. This is also why Goddess Kali is sometimes referred as the Goddess of Death. In actuality, though, Kali is the slayer of the ego in a person.A study of the Goddess reveals that she only killed evil demons, who caused much turbulence in the world. Kali is not in any way associated with Yama, the Hindu God of Death. Interestingly, Goddess Kali is also considered mother by her devotees \u2013 and is one of the few Goddesses who are celibate, who renounced the whole world. Goddess Kali is depicted placing one foot on Lord Shiva, who is pure formless awareness Sat-Chit-Ananda. Here, Kali represents \u201cform\u201d eternally supported by pure awareness."}
{"text": "Here are some of the literary conventions of Shakespearean theatre, portrayed in Othello. One convention of the times is the \"tragic hero'. Another convention is Shakespeare's idea of man's relation to the world. In Othello, it is portrayed by Othello's destiny, bound by inordinate passions. A third convention of Shakespearean theatre is that of a drama of character, overcome by weakness of the soul, which Othello was. Good luck with your studies, best wishes from Julie. Jan 21st, 2015 Studypool's Notebank makes it easy to buy and sell old notes, study guides, reviews, etc."}
{"text": "- A dance originating in the mid-1700s with four dancers forming a square, rather much like the modern square dance. - A choreographed dressage ride, commonly performed to music, with a minimum of four horses. - (card games) A Spanish trick-taking card game from the 1700s. - Quadrille ruled graph paper, quad paper. - The music for this dance. - (intransitive) To dance the quadrille."}
{"text": "In this focused review we present and discuss two basic questions related to the early development of episodic memory in children: (1) \u201cWhat is an episode?\u201d, and (2) \u201cHow do preverbal children recall a specific episode of a recurring event?\u201d First, a brief introduction to episodic memory is outlined. We argue in favor of employing a definition of episodic memory allowing us to investigate the development of episodic memory by purely behavioral measures. Second, research related to each of the two questions are presented and discussed, at first separately, and subsequently together. We argue and attempt to demonstrate, that pursuing answers to both questions is of crucial importance \u2013 both conceptually and methodologically - if we are ever to understand the early development of episodic memory. Nordic Psychology (online), 2013, Vol 62, Issue 2, p. 189-207"}
{"text": "This product is aligned to the common core standards for first grade. It was designed with first graders in mind. However, it could be easily used to challenge your kindergarteners or to review with your second graders! It contains three differentiated sets of equations to meet the needs of your diverse learners! It also includes recording sheets. This product can be used two ways: as a true/false solve and sort, or with the use of a pan balance and manipulatives for a more hands on experience. You can decide! Each level of equations contain 8 true/balanced equations and 8 false/unbalanced equations."}
{"text": "Carcinoma of the lung \u2013 the most common reason for the procedure today but only frequently performed for the last 30 years as lung cancer was a fairly rare tumor. Tuberculosis \u2013 a very common reason for this procedure in the middle and early 20th century. The procedure described below is the procedure that is planned for extreme drug resistant tuberculosis (TB) patient Andrew Speaker\u2019s surgery. Pneumonia \u2013 necrotizing Streptococcus pneumonia is the usual organism requiring surgical removal. Aspergillosis \u2013 fungal infection seen in immunocompromised patients. Trauma \u2013 disruption of the lung parenchyma causing tissue loss or severe bleeding. Copyright 2007 InsideSurgery.com"}
{"text": "XML Document Type Declaration commonly known as DTD is a way to describe precisely the XML language. DTDs check the validity of, structure and vocabulary of an XML document against the grammatical rules of the appropriate XML language. This tutorial will teach you basics of DTD. Tutorial contains chapters discussing all the basic components of DTD with suitable examples. This reference has been prepared for the beginners to help them to understand the basic concepts related to DTD. This tutorial will give you enough understanding on DTD from where you can take yourself to a higher level of expertise."}
{"text": "Kindergarten Math(16 Units, 76 Lessons) Big Idea: Classifying objects and counting the number of objects in a category helps build a foundation for data collection in future grades. Favorites (7) Resources (7) Reflections (1) Big Idea: Students love sharing their knowledge with the teacher. In this assessment, students show what they know after a sorting unit. Favorites (23) Resources (6) Reflections (1)"}
{"text": "\u201cI don\u2019t make songs for free, I make them for freedom.\u201d1 \u2013 Chance the Rapper In order to overcome hunger and fear, students from low-income households must ultimately achieve liberation from people and institutions that restrict their freedoms. This goal can only be achieved only through authentic participation within critical discourses related to education policy, curriculum, and learning goals \u2013 which influence equity as well as edtech access and use. In order to achieve such freedom, students must be empowered through esteem and self actualization. In support of these efforts, educators and technology developers can support students\u2019 development of epistemic agency as well as the capacity for knowledge building that is relevant to their own lived experiences. 1. Chance the Rapper, 2016"}
{"text": "The number of trophic levels in an ecosystem are limited and are not more than 3-4. Because the amount of energy flow decreases with successive trophic level, as only 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next trophic level. So, rest of the energy is lost in the form of respiration and other vital activities to maintain life. If more trophic levels are present, the residual energy will be limited and will decrease to such an extent that it cannot further support any trophic level. So, the food chain is generally limited to 3-4 trophic levels only."}
{"text": "Kutaisi, located on both banks of the Rioni River, amidst the picturesque scenery of West Georgia, is filled with history and inspiration. Name of Kutaisi has its roots from the Georgian word \"Kuat\", which means \"stony\". The old town is actually located on the rocky surface. This is second largest city of Georgia. It used to be the capital of legendary Colchis Civilization, which was famous for its gold mining. Some time ago glorified Greek hero Jason took a treasury of Colchis - Golden Fleece. Before the freedom of Tbilisi (1122) from the Seljuk Turks Kutaisi was the residence of the Georgian kings. Kutaisi is also a famous historical and cultural center, which has not only important architectural values within Georgian history, but also the heritage of UNESCO. We recommend you to visit:"}
{"text": "The switch works by regulating the activity of a handful of sleep-promoting nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain. The neurons fire when we\u2019re tired and need sleep, and dampen down when we\u2019re fully rested. Scientists identify the switch that says it\u2019s time to sleep - 20 February 2014 The switch in the brain that sends us off to sleep has been identified by researchers at Oxford University\u2019s Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour in a study in fruit flies."}
{"text": "Chinese media frequently report harrowing tales of babies being abandoned, a problem attributed to young mothers unaware they are pregnant, the birth of an unwanted girl in a society which puts greater value on boys or China's strict family planning rules. In one such case, a baby was found in a dumpster on the outskirts of Beijing. He didn't survive. In another, firemen in eastern China rescued an abandoned newborn boy from a sewage pipe. Chinese orphanages have seen a falling number of abandoned children since 2005, but officials estimate some 10,000 unwanted children are still received each year. An unknown number of abandoned babies are also adopted informally. (Reuters) Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries and follow us on Tumblr"}
{"text": "Hola a todos! Here is a fun little flipbook that reviews the basic vocab for vegetables in Spanish. Print these in landscape format and on pretty bright paper to make it more fun! Ask the students to first cut along the dotted lines before folding or writing (the first time I did this with my Kindergarteners, they folded the paper and then cut through both sides of the flipbook haha). Then the students fold along the middle of the paper and write their name. Next, the students will write the spanish word inside the flip of each picture (potato=papa, cucumber=pepino, corn=ma\u00edz, onion=cebolla, broccoli=br\u00f3coli, carrot=zanahoria, lettuce=lechuga, peas=guisantes). They can color the pictures once it is completed and can be kept in their desks until the food unit is completed :) For an extension activity, students can write a sentence(s) (I do not like ____ = No me gusta _____)."}
{"text": "Wolves are located throughout the United States, Asia and Canada. Although their regions extend throughout most of the world, wolves are considered to be endangered. Gray wolves are the most commonly found wolves. They reside mostly in the Northern Hemisphere. In earlier days, gray wolves were found throughout the world, but out of fear, humans hunted and killed many of them, slowly decreasing their population. Red wolves are the rarest breed of the species. It is estimated that maybe 100 still exist in the wild, as of 2015. Red wolves can be found in the southeastern area of the United States. Arctic wolves are accustomed to colder climates. Their thick coats allow them to live in areas such as Alaska and Antarctica."}
{"text": "For over 60 years, ethnic Karen and other ethnic farming communities in Eastern Burma have been under attack by the Burmese Army. This is because these jungle mountain lands are rich in gold, precious gems, hydro power and other sources of income. As a result, over 3,600 villages have been burned to the ground by the Burmese Army. Over 400,000 villagers have been displaced and over 800,000 forced laborers have been used for the profit of the Burmese government, military and business leaders. As a direct result of this aggression war orphans have been created. The Karen do not believe in offering these children up for adoption and so they take care of their own as they are able. Of all \u201cthe oppressed,\u201d these are the most defenseless. Worldwide Impact Now works in collaboration with Karen civil society and health care leaders to modestly support these orphans\u2019 needs based on donor support."}
{"text": "Description: The dorsal side is grey with large black oval spots, while the ventral side is white and partially mottled. The characteristic red for which these animals are so aptly named is only visible when the animal is in motion, normally being hidden in the hip, armpit, and groin areas. Range: Eastern Africa from Kenya to South Africa. Habitat: Grassland, scrubland, or forest. These animals prefer to live in close proximity to a permanent body of water. Fun Fact: The red colors of the Red Legged Walking Frog are normally hidden while the animal is sitting still. However, once the animal starts to move those bright red colors become visible, especially around the armpits and hip. This serves as a potential distraction to predators, which may become startled and confused by the sudden display of bright colors, hopefully giving the frog ample time to escape."}
{"text": "BOSTON \u2013 Sea turtle strandings in Massachusetts' Cape Cod Bay are so common that the phenomenon has its own season. But the brisk rate at which the cold-stunned turtles are washing ashore this year has packed a local rescue hospital. As of Saturday, 221 turtles had been stranded this fall. That already exceeds the range of 50 to 200 that typically are stranded from October to December. The numbers have pushed the New England Aquarium's Animal Care Center over its turtle capacity a few times, and more than two dozen were flown to a Florida to relieve the crowding. The cold-blooded animals become immobile when the temperature drops too low. And the geography of the Cape, which hooks well into the ocean, acts as a natural turtle trap."}
{"text": "Here is a teaser of a common classroom rule in poster form. This resource can be used across primary and secondary schools to set up values and expected behaviours. It gives teachers an opportunity to have a \u2018go to\u2019 word which they can use to remind students of expectations. This is a simple tool to have in the classroom to redirect student focus and remind them of this community value. If you enjoy this sample, please check out our full pack of 10 classroom value posters. :)"}
{"text": "| Fauna of Cyprus The arrival of animals in Cyprus has been a subject of interest to zoologists, since it has always been an island. According to existing evidence, the first arrivals were hippopotami and elephants, both excellent swimmers. They arrived 1.5 million years ago and apart from some shrews and mice, were the only land mammals roaming the island prior to Man's arrival 9,000 years ago. The present-day fauna of Cyprus includes some 7 species of land mammals, 26 species of amphibians and reptiles, 357 species of birds, a great variety of insects and mites, while the coastal waters of the island give shelter to 197 fish species and various species of crabs, sponges and echinoderma. The largest wild animal that still lives on the island is the Cyprus moufflon (Ovis orientalis ophion), a rare type of wild sheep that can only be found in Cyprus."}
{"text": "Like a busy city, a cell works better if it can dispose of and recycle its garbage. Now a Japanese scientist has won the Nobel Prize in medicine for showing how that happens. The research may pay off in treatments for diseases such as cancer, Parkinson\u2019s and Type 2 diabetes. Yoshinori Ohsumi, 71, of the Tokyo Institute of Technology, was cited Monday for \u201cbrilliant experiments\u201d that illuminated autophagy, in which cells gobble up damaged or worn-out pieces of themselves. Autophagy means \u201cself-eating.\u201d"}
{"text": "School starting age Is it better for children to start school young at four years and six months or to wait until the compulsory six years of age? Research by Dr Ben Edwards at the Australian Institute of Family Studies suggests that late starters have an edge in verbal development and problem solving but, surprisingly, there's no difference in social and emotional development between early and late starters. - Dr Ben Edwards - Research Fellow Australian Institute of Family Studies - Richard Aedy - Amanda Armstrong - Lindy Raine"}
{"text": "Use this booklet to review needs vs. wants. In this booklet, students will identify the definition of a needs vs. a want, give two examples of each, and find some within your own classroom! This can be done as an assessment tool or together as a class (I like to do a bit of both with this product!). Interested in other needs vs wants activities? Check them out here: Needs vs. Wants Hula-hoop ActivityNeeds and Wants Anchor Chart/Sort"}
{"text": "Biology and Ecosystems Whether it is extreme landscapes at remote reaches of the planet, the microbial habitat of the human body, or the forests of the Rocky Mountains in our own backyard, understanding the living planet is imperative to understanding the entire earth system. From micro to macro, biological and ecosystems science at CIRES explores all parts of the environment. Researchers explore biological systems using a combination of field techniques, laboratory investigations, and remote sensing to understand all types of different habitats, at cellular to ecosystem scales. Linkages among ecosystems, health, sustainability, and resilience drive many of the research questions that CIRES\u2019 biological scientists explore."}
{"text": "posted by Tammy . Does increasing the frequency of a wave also increase its wavelength? If not, how are these quantities related? high frequency. low wavelength That answer may be confusing. A high frequency has a short wavelength; i.e., 14 MHz is about 40 meters. 28 MHz is abouat 10 meters. 50 mHz is about 6 meters. So as the frequency goes up, the wavelength goes down."}
{"text": "Qur\u2019an emphasizes on the role of the human hearts in mental, emotional and spiritual decisions of man.Of these Qur'anic statements, some describe this sentient organ as having the capacity of being a center of reasoning, intentions and decision-making. Consequently, human hearts can either be healthy or diseased. A man insulted Khalid ibn Walid, so he turned to him and said, \u201cIt is your scroll of deeds, so fill it with whatever you wish.\u201d How would you like to read your book in front of all of mankind? How can you beautify your book by filtering it from non-beneficial things? This article is aimed at providing answers to all this and more, in sha Allah"}
{"text": "The term \"cutaneous\" refers to the skin. Subcutaneous means beneath, or under, all the layers of the skin. For example, a subcutaneous cyst is under the skin. Gawkrodger DJ, Ardern-Jones MR. Microanatomy of the skin. In: Gawkrodger DJ, Ardern-Jones MR, eds. Dermatology: An Illustrated Colour Text. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 1. Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team."}
{"text": "Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technology that uses radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer to create detailed pictures of internal organs, blood vessels, muscles, joints, tumors, areas of infection, and more. These very high quality pictures can show the difference between normal and diseased soft tissues of the body, making it especially useful for a wide range of different types of imaging, including neurological and musculoskeletal. If necessary, a contrast agent may be used to help your doctor to see the MRI image more clearly. The MRI machine can also be used to produce 3-D images that may be viewed from many different angles. Learn more at radiology.org"}
{"text": "1902 \u2013 Flatiron Building, New York The Flatiron Building, or Fuller Building as it was originally called, is considered to be one of the first skyscrapers ever built. The neighborhood around the building is called the Flatiron District after its signature building, which has become an icon of New York. It was designed by Chicago\u2019s Daniel Burnham as a vertical Renaissance palazzo with Beaux-Arts styling \u2013 the Flatiron Building epitomizes the Chicago school \u2013 its facade of limestone at the bottom changing to glazed terra-cotta is divided into a base, shaft and capital. Early sketches by Daniel Burnham show a design with an unexecuted clockface and a far more elaborate crown than in the actual building. At the vertex, the triangular tower is only 6.5 feet wide; viewed from above, this \u201c\u02dcpointy\u2019 end of the structure describes an acute angle of about 25 degrees."}
{"text": "Interior design course Home furnishing is the art of making an environment more comfortable through furniture, light and the organisation of space. The history of home furnishings is associated with the entire history of human beings. It is humans who create the environment and provide meaning and functionality to spaces, on the basis of their own needs. Space and its designs, objects and furniture tell us about us and about our history: they belong directly to our cultural, spiritual and social heritage. - Historical introduction to design and its evolution - Techniques of graphic representation - Characteristics and properties of materials - Geometric design and graphical representation lessons. - Design analysis elements - Final paper: choice of a subject: creation and graphic and technical representation."}
{"text": "The Civil Rights Act 1964 On May 2, 1963, many Americans watched in horror as live news televised images of white officials attacking hundreds of African American marchers with dogs, nightsticks, and fire hoses. After seeing the violent tactics used against mostly peaceful demonstrators, the public demanded action. That summer, almost a quarter of a million people marched on Washington in support of civil rights. President Kennedy decided to risk political fallout by pursuing a civil rights bill. He was assassinated in November. President Lyndon B. Johnson announced his determination to pass the bill in honor of the fallen President. Less than one year later, he signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law."}
{"text": "Learning English can be fun and also done in your home. The web is filled with \"English as a Second Language\" (ESL) educational sites. Many of these sites help students to learn through activities, games, songs, quizzes, puzzles and other similar types of learning tools. Variety and fun can really help to keep both a student's interest and attention. Although many websites may be geared more toward adults or children, they are often able to be used by both depending on the learning level of the student (beginner, intermediate or advanced). Thanks to the internet everything you desire to learn about ESL can be done right from the comfort of your own home."}
{"text": "More on global warming From CNN today: WASHINGTON (AP) -- Melting of glaciers in the Patagonian ice fields of southern Argentina and Chile has doubled in recent years, caused by higher temperatures, lower snowfall and a more rapid breaking of icebergs, a study suggests. . . . . The researchers concluded that the Patagonia ice is melting faster now due to warmer air temperatures, a decrease in precipitation and a more rapid breaking of pieces of icebergs into the ocean, known as calving. The study was conducted by Eric Rignot of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California; Andres Rivera of the University of Chile in Santiago, and Gino Casassa of the Center of Scientific Studies in Valdivia, Chile."}
{"text": "NITROGENNitrogen is instrumental in increase leaf and stem growth, as well as the plant's dark green color. Nitrogen also influences the crispness and quality of leaves as well as quick early growth in the spring. NITROGEN--DEFICIENCYDeficiency symptoms include a yellowing of foliage or a light green-yellow overall color. Plant growth is reduced and/or stunted. | Gardening Books Please read the Copyright Information."}
{"text": "\u201cEvery year, 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted by consumers and retailers around the world. This is more than the net total food production of Sub-Saharan Africa, and enough to feed the estimated 900 million people hungry in the world, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization. In the U.S. alone, about 40 percent of all edible food goes to waste, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, a figure made all the more ominous when considering the 50 million Americans currently classified as food insecure. It\u2019s safe say that the world has a food waste problem. Luckily, many groups, individuals and movements are stepping up with both large and small-scale efforts to fight food waste worldwide.\u201d"}
{"text": "Originally posted on Brain Pickings. At Christmas time in 1944, more than a decade after the resounding success of Brave New World Aldous Huxley (July, 26 1894\u2013November 22, 1963) penned his one and only children\u2019s book, The Crows of Pearblossom (public library) \u2014 the story of Mr. and Mrs. Crow, whose eggs never hatch because the Rattlesnake living at the base of their tree keeps eating them. After the 297th eaten egg, the hopeful parents set out to kill the snake and enlist the help of their friend, Mr. Owl, who bakes mud into two stone eggs and paints them to resemble the Crows\u2019 eggs. Upon eating them, the Rattlesnake is in so much pain that he beings to thrash about, tying himself in knots around the branches. Mrs. Crow goes merrily on to hatch \u201cfour families of 17 children each,\u201d using the snake \u201cas a clothesline on which\u2026 View original post 61 more words"}
{"text": "One of the principles behind St. Ann Elementary School\u2019s success is letting students take the lead. When framing the school\u2019s strategy, Principal Theresa Tillinger is careful to articulate what the school avoids doing. They do not over-structure, over-guide, or over-prescribe. In fact, Tillinger describes the teacher\u2019s role as providing a vision and a nudge but then remembering to \u201cget out of the way\u201d so that students can take responsibility. St. Ann School shows that when students feel ownership over what they\u2019re learning and doing in school, they learn passionately. Give them an opportunity to apply their talents in the real world, and they\u2019ll still light up when they describe it months later. Encourage and reward empathy \u2013 for fellow students as well as for people halfway around the world \u2013 and empathy will thrive."}
{"text": "how are u all ?? I have c++ problem .. i tried to solve it but i couldnt get the same input .. here is the problem: Given the following file called \u201cinput.txt\u201d which contains the freezing and boiling points of several substances. Note: the title is not part of the data. Substance Freezing Point Boiling Point (Celsius) Ethyl 78 -114 Mercury 358 -38 Oxygen -188 -219 Water 100 0 Write a program that asks the user to enter a temperature, and then shows all the substances that will freeze at that temperature and all the substances that will boil at that temperature. For example, if the user enters -30 the program should report that water will freeze and oxygen will boil at that temperature. Enter the temperature: -30 Water freezes and Oxygen boils we should use if-else to do it .. Edited by wanted08: n/a"}
{"text": "What is Linux? Linux is an open source operating system, meaning that unlike Mac OS and Windows it is editable by the user. Most people may not care to configure their own operating systems, but hardcore programmers tend to lean toward Linux due to the freedom and customization it facilitates. I apologize that I was not able to make it in today to present. Because of this I decided to revise my presentation so that it would make sense without needing audible assistance. View the slide show below to learn a little more about the Linux system. By Danielle Gatsos"}
{"text": "1. What observations can we make about Beowulf? For instance, you may want to note what makes Beowulf a heroic figure. 2. Would this character seem heroic in the other cultures we've studied? Why or why not? 3. What about the apparent abundance of boasting? 4. Do we read this differently as modern people than would the contemporaries of the original story? This solution responds to the questions and discusses aspects of the character Beowulf."}
{"text": "Next, the students thought about animals in the sky, versus those on land, versus those that are subterranean. And they placed these animals on a make-shift stage. Here are the animals that live on land. To see all the animals that we talked about, and made about, we visited the zoo! Here are some caged animals! When we came back, we knew exactly what to do... We also made worms, snakes, a fox for the underground animals. We also made a presentation board to show and explain about our choice of animal(s) to our parents. Here we have the final product--a tree that captured the students' senses about animals around us. Check out the beautiful details:"}
{"text": "Paradise Apple/Paradis\u00e6ble /Malus species Paradise Apple is a lovely little tree with bunches of beautiful flowers in the spring and lots of miniature apples in yellow or red colours in the autumn. They are hardy trees and are found in many sorts, some of them grow in gardens and parks, other in fences or feral in forest and thicket. Most of the sorts origin from East Asia. There is place for a paradise apple tree even in the smallest garden. The fruits are still on the trees a long time after leaf fall, and they are very much sought after by birds. De biggest fruits are fine in jelly and gel\u00e9. They can also give an extra special taste to a snaps - whole preserved paradise apples are an excellent and pretty accompaniment for many desserts - and raw paradise apples cooked in pies, cakes or fermented into cider - the taste can be sweet and pleasant. photo: grethe bachmann"}
{"text": "- Monitor and observe - Provide Constructive Feedback. Suggestions on Feedback Discussion : If a feedback discussion is going to be significant, perhaps covering a substantial piece of work, you should try using the AIDA Model to give your discussion structure. - A: Actions : What did you do ? - I : Impact : What happened as a result of those actions ? - D : Desired Outcome : How does that compare to what was supposed to happen - A : Actions : What do you need to do differently ? Also Read : Learning Styles"}
{"text": "Why do developing nations are now faced with modern chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart diseases and cancer? As these nations develop economically, the middele class is expanding. The now have bigger spending power. As societies develop, people\u2019s diets change. They tend to take more high-fat and high-sugar foods, often in Western-style fast food restaurants (Pasquet 2010). Urban life also tends to be more sedentery. Many people stay in the air-conditioned offices for too long. They hardly do any exercise. Note: Many families are suffering financially and mentally because one or more members are not in good health. (Pasquet, Y. 2010. \u2018Western\u2019 diseases spreading. SF8, Fit4Life, The Star, 17 October 2010)."}
{"text": "plural noun, Mathematics. a system of in which the axes do not meet at right angles. [uh-bleek, oh-bleek; Military uh-blahyk, oh-blahyk] /\u0259\u02c8blik, o\u028a\u02c8blik; Military \u0259\u02c8bla\u026ak, o\u028a\u02c8bla\u026ak/ adjective 1. neither perpendicular nor parallel to a given line or surface; slanting; sloping. 2. (of a solid) not having the axis perpendicular to the plane of the base. 3. diverging from a given straight line or course. 4. not straight or direct, as a [\u2026] - Oblique diameter oblique diameter n. The diameter of the pelvic inlet from the sacroiliac joint of one side to the opposite iliopectineal eminence. - Oblique fault noun 1. a fault that runs obliquely to, rather than parallel to or perpendicular to, the strike of the affected rocks - Oblique fracture oblique fracture n. A fracture in which the line of break runs obliquely to the axis of the bone."}
{"text": "At age 11, actor Alan Alda asked his teacher what a flame was. He received a confusing answer: \"oxidation.\" In the spirit of better communicating science, he's created the \"Flame Challenge,\" a contest in which scientists do their best to define a flame. Eleven-year-olds from around the world will judge the entries. Alan Alda Asks Scientists \"What Is A Flame?\" By editor \u2022 Mar 23, 2012"}
{"text": "Thursday, 1 June 2017 Indigenous eye health measures 2016 Indigenous eye health measures 2016 is the first national report on 22 newly developed Indigenous eye health measures. The measures cover the prevalence of eye health conditions, diagnosis and treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, the eye health workforce and outreach services. Subject to data availability, the report examines differences between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, as well as differences by factors such as age, sex, remoteness, jurisdiction and Primary Health Network."}
{"text": "Rupa & Co |Number of Pages The USP of this book is the revision pattern (FLASHBACK) that helps one brush up these features of mathematics. Complete revision roadmaps for a thorough brush-up of all features which are covered by you up to middle school. Mental maths, MCQ and many Memory enhancers (Practice material) is given at the end of the each part. Maths for Children will reassure you with mathematical aptitude and self-confidence. About the Author Sunil Chugh is a mathematics enthusiast. He has been teaching secondary, higher secondary and IIT/JEE level mathematics for nearly two decades. He makes mathematics fun. He conducts seminars and refresher courses for school teachers. He demonstrates the fact that none can ever be good enough at maths; you can always get better!"}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: decomposition by radiation ...may result in a large variety of chemical changes involving the positive ion, the outgoing electron, and the excited states resultant from charge neutralization, as well as (parent) positive-ion fragmentation and ion-molecule reactions. Some such consequences are summarized for a few cases. ...radiation with atoms, resulting in an ejection of electrons from the atoms. The indirect effects are due to the formation of free radicals (unstable molecules carrying an extra electron) during the radiolysis (radiation-induced splitting) of water molecules. The radiolysis of water molecules produces hydroxyl radicals, highly reactive species that interact with the organic molecules present in..."}
{"text": "Definition of xylary : of, relating to, associated with, or constituting wood and especially xylem wax does not seem to be secreted \u2026 in the xylary tissues of plants \u2014 Economic Geology Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of xylary xyl- + -ary Seen and Heard What made you want to look up xylary? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "How is the SRLI calculated? In a nutshell, the SRLI uses weight scores based on the Red List status of each of the sample species. These scores range from 0 (Least Concern) to Extinct/Extinct in the Wild (5). Summing these scores across all species and relating them to the worst-case scenario - where all species are extinct - gives us an indication of how biodiversity is doing. Repeating the assessments over time will then allow us to see whether the extinction risk of biodiversity is overall increasing, decreasing or staying the same."}
{"text": "Blue sapphires range from very light to very dark greenish or violetish blue, as well as various shades of pure blue. Sapphire, the September birthstone, has been popular since the Middle Ages. According to folklore, this precious stone will protect your loved ones from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. The most prized colors are a medium to medium dark blue or slightly violetish blue. Sapphire is a variety of the gem species corundum and occurs in all colors of the rainbow. Pink, purple, green, orange, or yellow corundum are known by their color (pink sapphire, green sapphire). Little known fact: Ruby is the red variety of corundum!"}
{"text": "Definition of improper groups by means of axioms : a dissertation Metadata[+] Show full item record Essentially, a group is an associative field, in which the inverse combinations are uniquely possible. This is a concise statement of the classical definition of a group. The conditions which it connotes will be used here as a convenient starting point for comparing various definitions of a group. It should be said, at the outset, that the accurate definition of a group will be somewhat different question according as a finite or an infinite, or an unspecified number of objects is to be dealt with. Conditions which are sufficient in one case may be found insufficient in the others."}
{"text": ">> Civil Engineering A canal is constructed parallel to a river 600 m away both fully penetrating an unconfined aquifer of coarse sand and fine gravel as shown in the illustration below. The aquifer is subject to an average infiltration of 2.3 m/year. The water surface elevation in the river is 10 m. The Acme Chemical Co. is concerned about its discharges possibly contaminating the river, and has hired you to design the canal to prevent river contamination. Assuming the contamination is likely within 350 m of the canal, (a) determine the maximum water surface elevation in the canal to that will prevent river contamination, (b) determine the daily discharge of groundwater into the canal and into the river per kilometer of both; and (c) estimate the travel times from the water divide to the canal and to the river."}
{"text": "Ever find yourself working in an unfamiliar Database or table and in need of knowing what are the data types for the different columns? Well that recently happened to me when I had to expand some queries in a DB2 environment. As it turns out there exists the Describe command that outputs the columns of a table and their data type. The basic command is as follows that can be used on a TABLE or VIEW: DESCRIBE TABLE schema.table_name The command will output the following information for each column. - Column Name - Type Schema - Type Name - Nulls(is nullable) In addition to obtaining the column information you can also use the command to get a table\u2019s indexes. DESCRIBE INDEXES FOR TABLE schema.table_name - DB2 Universal Database \u2013 Describe Command"}
{"text": "Teaching Genetic Algorithms with Excel In a previous post I discussed using Scratch and Excel to model neurones. This post looks at using Excel and six-sided dice as a way of developing insights into how Genetic Algorithm work, before going on to program one. A very simplified version of Tournament Selection is used for the parent selection and the mutation works by rolling a die to get a number between 1-6. The problem to be solved is to find the lowest values for x and y in the equation All views and opinions are the author's and do not necessarily reflected those of any organisation they are associated with. Twitter: @scottturneruonAll views are the authors, and may not reflect the views of any organisation the author is connected with in any way."}
{"text": "Sukreeswarar Temple is another important temple that is located in Tirupur. It is located on the banks of the River Nallar, a tributary of the River Noyyal, which runs through Tirupur. It was built sometime in the 10th century A.D by the kings of the Pandya Dynasty. Even so, several structures present within the temple complex have been constructed later by the kings of the Chola Dynasty. The temple is an excellent example of Tamil temple architecture. The temple complex has two towers called Vimanam, one dedicated to the worship of Amman and the other to the worship of Lord Shiva. A total of five Shiva Lingas are present in this temple. Even though the actual temple was constructed in the 10th century, inscriptions found at the site have revealed that the spot was used by the tribal people of the area as early as in 5th century A.D for the worship of Shiva."}
{"text": "TKAM Literary Analysis For the past few weeks in English class we have been working on a literary analysis paper for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. My main focus was allusions, they are used frequently through out the story. Without allusions one would not be able to make connections as well because allusions make references. There are multiple types of allusions, I used historical, literary and biblical. These are the main ones in this novel and help describe events such as Miss Maudie's face when she is talking about grass. She gets upset because one thing of bad grass can ruin a whole town's. The plague is used to help describe her expression. This would be a biblical allusion because it refers back to it. There are many other allusions present in this novel, Harper Lee used them well."}
{"text": "Definitions of celt n. - One of an ancient race of people, who formerly inhabited a great part of Central and Western Europe, and whose descendants at the present day occupy Ireland, Wales, the Highlands of Scotland, and the northern shores of France. 2 n. - A weapon or implement of stone or metal, found in the tumuli, or barrows, of the early Celtic nations. 2 The word \"celt\" uses 4 letters: C E L T. No direct anagrams for celt found in this word list. List shorter words within celt, sorted by length All words formed from celt by changing one letter Browse words starting with celt by next letter"}
{"text": "The education models adopted across Africa today have been built on top of an old process that was designed to produce workers. However, in the world that we live in today, we are expected to synthesize new tasks. We are expected to create, not just produce. This is only possible when we have trained ourselves to think. There is a huge opportunity to improve the educational systems in Africa to refocus young adults to thinking and learning skills instead of just the learning of skills. The ability to just learn new tasks isn\u2019t enough. This is why the Lapid Leaders Experience is tailored to grow the thinking capabilities of the youth we work with. Check out this video by one of the Lapid Leaders who talks about how she learned to thinking and how this has benefited her. \u201cWhat happens when school is real life, and not just preparation for real life\u201d."}
{"text": "Things to be aware of is distributing the equations correctly. Once we do that we distribute the letters and combine like terms according to x^2 and x and whole numbers. Once we have all that we plug in the rest intro our matrix. Be wary of numbers being correct and multiplied correctly. Things to pay close attention to the numbers being multiplied. It's also highly advised to pay close attentions to make sure the numbers are inputted correctly. Make sure to plug in the numbers into your calculator correctly for the rref. Things to be wary of in the video is the placement of your numbers and make sure you're always looking at the correct rows. More things to be wary of is making sure you distribute the negative correctly. Another thing to pay close attention is to plug in the numbers correctly into the calculator."}
{"text": "Crisis Intervention Services officials were busy spreading a message during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Charisa Wotherspoon tells KNIA/KRLS News that they spent much of April promoting the \u201cShatter the Silence, Prevent the Violence\u201d motto. Wotherspoon explains that it\u2019s important for people to realize that sexual assault can and does happen anywhere \u2013 from large urban areas to small communities. She says we need to examine the issues that lead to sexual assault and deal with them, rather than try to ignore them. On the prevention side, she says it starts with education. Wotherspoon explains that they talked with high school students who thought that sexual assault may not be against the law if the couple involved in married. She hopes that through proper education, sexual assault cases will decrease over time."}
{"text": "This game is great for helping students master their forward number word sequence (FNWS), backward number word sequence (BNWS), and numeral identification skills (NID) in the range of 0-100, with the primary focus on crossing decades. This game can easily be printed on cardstock (11x17) and laminated for multi-student use (in small groups or work stations)! Students choose one sequencing card and figure out the missing number. They then cover-up the missing number on the game board. Continue this process until all of the sequencing cards have been used. Once all of the missing numbers have been identified, clear the board and play again! Sequencing cards have been provided for individual skill sets (FNWS or BNWS) along with a combination of the skills (FNWS and BNWS). Two different games boards are included (9s and 10s)."}
{"text": "Civic engagement is about creating the environment within which ordinary citizens feel that they can contribute to the life of the community. It is about helping people participate in whatever way that they can so that the community becomes engaging and inclusive. This presentation answers the question \u201cHow do we achieve diversity in Public Life\u201d About the Author Karen Bird is Associate Professor of Political Science at McMaster University. She specializes in comparative politics, with particular focus on gender and ethnic diversity and the political representation of women and ethnic minorities in countries around the world."}
{"text": "The Science Life To catch the faint signal of a spacecraft leaving the solar system, you have to listen very carefully. At NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., that\u2019s Suzanne Dodd\u2019s job. Dodd (below) is project manager for NASA\u2019s twin Voyager probes, launched in 1977 to explore Jupiter and Saturn. Voyager 2 did that and more, as the first probe to fly by Uranus, in 1986, and Neptune, in 1989. It\u2019s now 15 billion kilometers from Earth and headed out of the solar system."}
{"text": "On the way home from school the other day, my son asked me why they got Memorial Day off school. I realized that we had spent previous Memorial Day having cookouts and relaxing, but that I never explained the meaning of Memorial Day to my kids. I explained to them that the day was to honor veterans who have served our country, but realized that I wanted to help them to understand the meaning a bit more. After looking online, I found this great article, \u201cTeach Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day\u201d that gives some very concrete ways to help your children understand the holiday. So this Memorial Day we are going to make a flag craft and write a letter to soldiers overseas. How do you help you kids understand the meaning of Memorial Day?"}
{"text": "- Author: Howard Phillips Lovecraft - Copyright: Public domain - Published in: 1920 - Word count: 1,343 words (\u2248 5 minutes) Note: \"The Cats of Ulthar\" is a short story written by American fantasy author H. P. Lovecraft in June 1920. In the tale, an unnamed narrator relates the story of how a law forbidding the killing of cats came to be in a town called Ulthar. As the narrative goes, the city is home to an old couple who enjoy capturing and killing the townspeople's cats. When a caravan of wanderers passes through the city, the kitten of an orphan (Menes) traveling with the band disappears."}
{"text": "In 2013 the Washington Post reported the climate findings from the prestigious journal Nature producing this chart. Singapore is one of the cities expected to experience climate departure early (i.e., when the coldest year is warmer than the warmest year on record). Many cities will be there on average about 20 years later. This is because the impact will be noticed first among cities in the equatorial belt. We are already seeing our weather warming every year. The year 2028 is not a magical number. It is the result of sophisticated modeling calculations. That year of climate departure could be off by several years. Whatever, we know what to expect. It is not pretty. Besides the heat there will be more cases of Dengue, Zika and many unwelcome developments."}
{"text": "There are currently hundreds of shipwrecks at the bottom of Lake Michigan that anyone is free to explore and possibly discover. Treasure hunters from around the world continue to scour the lake for the remains of the infamous Westmoreland Treasure Ship. Unlike harsh salt water environments, Lake Michigan\u2019s fresh water is perfect for preserving history. Spring\u2019s cool water temperatures help keep visibility high, perfect for diver Rick Richter and his passion for nautical history. One of the most interesting shipwrecks is the Appomattox. The ship went down during a fateful storm in 1905 and is still visible just below the waterline just off Atwater Beach, close to the town of Shorewood. You can find out more about where all the shipwrecks of Lake Michigan are and which ones are still lost here. [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third] [/one_third] [one_third_last] [/one_third_last]"}
{"text": "The Sites Teachers Choose: A Gauge of Classroom Web Use The pervasive nature of the Internet, both in society and in America\u2019s schools, leads teacher educators to wonder how this dynamic tool is being utilized in the classroom and, especially, if it is benefiting students\u2019 understanding. This study analyzed 127 Web sites self-reported by in-service teachers as excellent for teaching. From these data, a majority of K-12 educators view the Web either as a lesson planning tool or as a place to turn for additional information to teach a particular lesson. The majority of sites designed for use with students were passive in nature. This paper offers a qualitative data analysis of the attributes of the sites, as well as implications of the selected sites on K-12 teacher beliefs regarding student learning."}
{"text": "One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained. The upward deformation of a rock mass into a dome shape.\u2018this causes updoming of the rock surface\u2019count noun \u2018an early pre-Permian updoming\u2019 - \u2018Buildings near the updoming displayed cracks and concrete road slabs were tilted through various angles.\u2019 - \u2018The seismic data of a designated wind farm area off Borkum reveals that the wind farm area is located above the eastern flank of an updoming structure, probably a salt dome.\u2019 - \u2018The camera revealed two regions of interest to geologists: a view of a highland valley network called Nirgal Vallis and an image of Labyrinthus Noctis, an area near the crest of a large updoming in the Martian crust.\u2019 Top tips for CV writingRead more In this article we explore how to impress employers with a spot-on CV."}
{"text": "Piano is a great first instrument, teaching a child to use their eyes and ears and recognise patters. After learning piano for 2 years, children often start a second instrument with a flying start. For 4-8 year olds, group keyboard lessons are common. Some teachers find that technical progress is slower but motivation can be greater. Keyboard/Piano can be taught in a group environment to any age group, obviously with some limitations compared to individual tuition. Ensembles: Pianists are rarely required in instrumental ensembles. Pianists might play percussion in ensembles, or learn a second instrument (string, wind or brass)."}
{"text": "Why is preventive dental care important? Preventive dental care usually includes professional dental cleanings, dental examinations, and x-rays. These procedures allow us to check your teeth on a regular basis to make sure that your teeth and gums are healthy and free from any signs of decay or disease. They also give us the opportunity to screen you for serious conditions like oral cancer. Even with good brushing and flossing technique, it is difficult to remove all the plaque and tartar from your teeth, especially above the gumline. If this plaque is allowed to remain there, bacteria can grow and thrive and eventually lead to serious dental problems. Catching these problems before they start or nipping them in the bud will prevent infection, damage to your teeth, and eventually tooth loss."}
{"text": "Performance Comparison of DSDV and AODV Routing Protocols in MANETs This paper aims to compare performance of some routing protocols for Mobile Ad-Hoc NETworks (MANETs). A Mobile Ad-Hoc NETwork (MANET) is a collection of wireless mobile nodes forming a temporary network without using any centralized access point, infrastructure, or centralized administration. Data transmission between two nodes in MANETs requires multiple hops as nodes transmission range is limited. Mobility of the different nodes makes the situation even more complicated. Multiple routing protocols especially for these conditions have been developed during the last years, to find optimized routes from a source to some destination."}
{"text": "The architect Renzo Piano and an energy company in Italy, they are proposing a relative small wind turbine, suitable for the average yard. They describe it as being based on the physics of dragonfly flight. |Images \u00a9 Renzo Piano| \u201cThe new wind turbine which is sensitive to the low-altitude diffuse wind more common in Italy, has produced over 1,200 KWh in two months of testing at the Molinetto test field, in the Province of Pisa. The new slim-line, two-blade turbine is less visible than the traditional three-blade design, to the extent that it is difficult to detect in the landscape, but it has also shown itself to be capable of functioning also with low-intensity wind. This result has also been made possible by the research into new, ever lighter and more resistant materials and by the new technology solutions employed in the construction of the turbine.\u201d Read more at the press release."}
{"text": "Difference between revisions of \"Yaeyama phrasebook\" Revision as of 16:43, 13 June 2005 There are significant dialectal differences between the islands and the following phrasebook is based on the dialect of Ishigaki, the largest and most populous island. See the separate Yonaguni phrasebook for the version spoken on Yonaguni. \"j\" is pronounced like a \"y\" in English. Some syllables begin with a \"ng\", and this may be difficult for some English speakers. The triangular colon indicates a long vowel. There is a very, very large dictionary you can get at some bookshops, it comes in two volumes, one Yaeyama->Japanese and the other Japanese->Yaeyama. It also includes a brief grammar."}
{"text": "Category: Earth Changes and Scalar biowarfare Members of the Jesuit Order were the first people to fully understand both seismology and the ionosphere. I strongly suggest you study their actions down at Manila Observatory since 1951. When you understand how the ionosphere can be manipulated to direct earthquakes then most of the climate and weather issues will soon become clear. Look into ionospheric heaters such as EISCAT and the connection to the Open Skies Treaty in conjunction with the Stratospheric Aerosol Geo-engineering program by the U.S. Air Force. Do some research on the USAF\u2019s document called \u2018Owning the weather in 2025\u2019. Weather warfare has been taking place for decades utilizing space based weapons platforms and laser-based satellites in conjunction with the technologies mentioned earlier such as scalar interferometers."}
{"text": "Check out this article about the the Eiffel Tower being turned green. The idea is to paint it green and cover it in plants to promote being environmentally friendly! What do you think about this? Post a comment! To help us remember some characters we have decided to collage the character to make it look like the word it represents. Here are some of our examples of \u2018shui\u2019. Year 2 have been learning \u2018Vive le vent\u2019 the French version of Jingle Bells. We have practiced in various styles, like romantic, country and western, and rock n roll. They have also been drawing fabulous flashcards for winter words will be scanned in shortly."}
{"text": "An umbrella goes up when rain comes down. To solve this riddle, the person being questioned has to think about items that rise when rain is falling, aside from natural elements.Continue Reading This particular riddle can have other answers that are equally as \"correct\" as \"umbrella.\" Other things that go up when rain comes down include car windows and water levels. Another riddle that involves rain is, \"What do you find at the end of a rainbow?\" which is answered with \"The letter W.\" Or, \"What falls down but never stands up?\" with the answer being \"rain,\" because it falls but does not stand up.Learn more about Rain"}
{"text": "A common misconception is that computers understand code. This is not true. Computers only understand machine code, that is, code that is assembled for the architecture of the computer's processor. Some programs come in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and those using a 32-bit operating system cannot run 64-bit programs. Compilers turn the code that the programmer writes into machine code."}
{"text": "Children in Year 6 were the first to spend an hour of their day learning how to write computer code. Using the specially designed resources on Code.Org, they were able to write their own games in a matter of minutes using Java script. If you can spare an hour of your time this week, why not have a go yourself. You\u2019ll be surprised how easy it is! Posted in: Computing"}
{"text": "Planned efforts to relocate human populations often entail protracted struggles over the terms on which local populations may be compensated for the loss of land, assets and livelihoods. In many instances, compensation has been established on the basis of historical market value, which in effect excludes stakeholders (e.g., encroachers, landless laborers, sharecroppers, etc.) whose livelihoods are adversely affected by land acquisition. Establishing ways of recognizing and compensating the loss of informal land and livelihood is therefore a pressing policy priority. The act or process of making amends for something."}
{"text": "Call something seminal when it's so original, so groundbreaking and awesome that it will influence everything that comes after it. Picasso produced more than a few seminal works of art, for example. Technically, seminal means something related to semen or seeds. But these days people more often use the word to describe something that plants the seed for creative growth. An innovative piece of music or literature, a fresh new idea, or an invention that changes everything could each be called seminal. Synonyms include critical, fundamental, original, and primary."}
{"text": "Reykholt in Borgarfj\u00f6rdur The village is situated in the valley of the river Reykjadals\u00e1, called Reykholtsdalur. Here lived in the Middle Ages one of the most important persons in Icelandic history: Snorri Sturluson. He was a famous poet and politician whose records of the Old Norse language and mythology of medieval Iceland are invaluable to modern scholars. He lived and died here. Remains of his farm and a bathroom with hot pot and a tunnel between the bath and the house can still be visited. Reykholt was at this time one of the intellectual centers of the island and had for many years one of the most important schools of the country. Today, the village has 60 inhabitants, a school centre and a library concentrating on the works of Snorri Sturluson. A statue of Snorri by Gustav Vigeland can be found here. Archeologists are still working here and finding medieval remains"}
{"text": "Banding and recovery data from 3 populations of winter-banded canvasbacks (Aythya valisineria) were analyzed and survival and recovery rates were estimated. Sex-specific differences in these rates were detected in some populations, and lower survival rates were exhibited by females. Some geographic variation in survival rates was evident, suggesting that canvasbacks should not be managed strictly on a continent-wide basis. Evidence of temporal variation in both survival and recovery rates was found. Lower recovery rates were noted during periods of restrictive hunting regulations, but the relationship between survival rates and hunting regulations was not clear-cut. Additional publication details Inferences regarding survival and recovery rates of winter-banded canvasbacks"}
{"text": "A lot of activities can be done with a photo in a language class. Elementary level students, from this picture, try to remember the name of the objects you already know. Check on the web, if you are right. Learn new words. Intermediate level students, start a story with this picture. What is the season ? What is your guess ?"}
{"text": "- acceptance as true or valid - the accepted meaning of a word - the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; \"its adoption by society\" \"the proposal found wide acceptance\" - This time the theme was about idolatry, which was tightly linked to the current Pornographic Photo Scandal and Yang Lijuan Affair, obtaining acceptation among the students widely."}
{"text": "- attention is part of the Basic English 850. - (uncountable) If you pay attention to something, you focus your mind on it. - Pay attention to me when I'm speaking to you. - He waved to draw attention to himself. - She couldn't keep her attention on her books."}
{"text": "|Religion||Christian- Congregationalist | |Founding Documents||Declaration of Independence| John Hancock was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on January 12, 1737. After receiving his childhood education, Hancock was admitted to Harvard, where he graduated in 1754 and became a wealthy businessman in the shipping arena. He is most famous for his extremely large signature on the Declaration of Independence. He was the first member of the Continental Congress to give his signature and his name is sometimes synonymous with the word signature today. Some reports state his reason for doing so is that he wanted the King to see his signature without glasses on, however the factuality of this is debated. Later in life, he was the governor of Massachusetts. He died October 8, 1793 in Quincy, Massachusetts."}
{"text": "Definition of planilla : a level place used as a cleaning floor at a mine Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of planilla American Spanish, from diminutive of Spanish plana level ground, from feminine of plano level, flat, from Latin planus Learn More about planilla Spanish Central: Translation of planilla Seen and Heard What made you want to look up planilla? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. A tabulation of the normal or average individuals of a race, in respect to any characteristic, as a basis for statistical comparison with exceptional or aberrant individuals. See the extract under metatypic. - n. In the nomenclature of types in natural history, a topotype identified by the nomenclator himself. Sorry, no etymologies found. You do still need to declare the enumeration as a metatype and register it with the Qt meta object system though. In our case, we actually do some work in our design time xaml reader and writer to deserialize into a metatype, an instance of a type whose sole purpose in life is to describe the activity."}
{"text": "This is the first prototype which achieved vertical take-off on 21st October, 1960. The P 1127 developed into the Harrier Jump Jet, the world's first operational vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet fighter. This photograph shows the nozzles used to vector thrust. Seen in downwards (hover) position. \u00a9 Science Museum / Science & Society Picture Library"}
{"text": "Why do people snore? Everybody snores. The snoring noise we make while sleeping comes from the vibration of our nasal passages as we breathe. The muscles in your nose and throat relax when you sleep and narrow your airways enough to make it easy to snore. Only some people have medical reasons for their snoring. The rest of us naturally make those embarrassing noises in our sleep."}
{"text": "Did you know that the Moon is the only place in the universe where humans have stood, apart from Earth? Or that about 81 Moons could fit inside Earth? And did you know that scientists believe the Moon was once part of Earth--until another planet crashed into Earth, breaking off the giant piece of rock that became our Moon? These and dozens of other fascinating facts provide a perfect high-interest introduction to Earth's nearest space neighbor, The Moon. Filled with information perfectly suited to a second-grade audience, this accessible, high-impact book combines solid science, technology, and even math with up-to-the-minute information, odd and often quirky facts, and astounding space photography. It also provides plenty of surprises and teachable moments that will draw young children into a rewarding, kid-friendly reading experience."}
{"text": "Koalas are under threat of being wiped out in parts of Queensland and New South Wales, conservation group WWF Australia has warned. The group is calling on state governments to do more to protect the Australian icon, claiming land clearing was rapidly destroying the mammals' bush habitats. Dr Martin Taylor, protected areas and conservation science manager at WWF Australia, estimated that nearly 180 koalas died as a result of bushland bulldozing in south east Queensland alone between 2013 and 2015. \"This is really the tip of the iceberg,\" he said. \"Because we're looking at hundreds of koalas more that are actually admitted to wildlife hospitals,\" he said. \"There's the immediate effect of destruction of their habitat by bulldozers, but there's also the legacy of that.\""}
{"text": "Kendo (ages 15+) Kendo, literally \u201cthe way of the sword,\u201d is the martial art of Japanese fencing. Kendo is practiced with a flexible bamboo sword called a shinai. The shinai and protective equipment allow the Kendoist to practice realistic sword techniques with full contact but without fear of injury. All levels are welcome in this class. Summer Session: May 7 \u2013 August 20 $90 / Member or Tulane Student $160 / Non-Member Complete your form ahead of visiting Member Services: Martial Arts Form For more information about martial arts classes please contact Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, Hannah Stiller, at (504) 314-2864 or email@example.com."}
{"text": "Friday, February 11, 2011 As we age, our risk of falling increases. Our feet may catch on a well-worn rug or we may miss a step going downstairs to the kitchen at night. We lose balance, strength and agility; medications may make us drowsy; or we may become dizzy after getting up from a chair as our blood pressure plummets. No one has done more to highlight the medical significance of this issue than Dr. Mary Tinetti of Yale University. The recipient of a 2009 MacArthur Foundation \"genius\" grant, Tinetti has spent almost two decades exploring why seniors fall. Most recently, she co-chaired a committee of American and British experts that helped prepare new guidelines for preventing falls. Tinetti spoke at length about the guidelines, which were published in January in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. An edited version of our discussion follows."}
{"text": "Date: 00:59 UTC 03/10/1952 Type: Seasurface @-3m The first British nuclear test, Hurricane was detonated in a lagoon on Trimouille Island. The bomb was exploded inside the frigate HMS Plym which was anchored in 12 m of water. The device was a plutonium implosion bomb similar to the Fat Man using plutonium produced at Windscale (now Sellafield).The test was devised to investigate the effects of a ship-smuggled bomb. The ship was mostly vaporized by the explosion, except for pieces of hot metal that set fires to the spinifex scrub covering Trimouille. The explosion left a crater on the seabed 6m deep and 304m wide.The cloud rose only to 4572m due to the very dry air which allowed evaporation of water to cool the ascending cloud, and a strong inversion at that altitude."}
{"text": "Extinct Giant Stork May Have Eaten 'Hobbit' People While storks have generally been fictionalized as being the winged bearers of young baby humans, an extinct relative may have actually eaten them. Researchers recently discovered the fossilized remains of a giant marabou stork on the island of Flores, a place previously put on the map for the discovery of Homo floresiensis, a small hominin species closely related to modern humans. Not only did this bird tower over 6ft, but this meat eater may have also been capable of hunting and eating young \u201chobbits\u201d. Scientists estimate that the giant stork existed some 50,000 years ago \u2014 sharing the island with a bizarre menagerie of dwarf elephants, giant komodo dragons, and even mega rats. You see, Middle Earth really did exist. [Read More]"}
{"text": "Organized for easy reference and crucial practice, coverage of all the essential topics presented as 500 AP-style questions with detailed answer explanations 500 AP Biology Questions to Know by Test Day is tailored to meet your study needs\u2014whether you have left it to the last minute to prepare or have been studying for months. You will will benefit from going over the questions written to parallel the topic, format, and degree of difficulty of the questions contained in the AP exam, accompanied by answers with comprehensive explanations. 500 AP-style questions and answers referenced to core AP materials Review explanations for right and wrong answers Additional online practice Close simulations of the real AP exams Updated material reflects the latest tests Online practice exercises - Publication Date: - 18 / 05 / 2015"}
{"text": "Making Better Production Everybody's Business December 01, 2014 This publication relates to: Today, we use the natural resources of 1.5 planets, depleting ecological goods and services faster than nature can replenish them. This is having a huge impact on nature and people, and threatening our very future. Better production will be vital if 9 billion people are to share this planet and its resources, equitably and sustainably, in the coming decades. This report summarizes WWF's work on commodities with the biggest impact on areas of global conservation priority."}
{"text": "If the ball had landed outside the boundary without bouncing first, the batsman would have scored the maximum possible runs from a single shot - 6. If the fielder catches the ball, he's out. However, if the fielder catches the ball but then steps outside the boundary, the batsman scores 6 runs again. What you see here is the fielder attempt to catch the ball, but realise that he can't do that without stepping the boundary. His teammate has read the situation and is supporting him within the boundary. When the initial catcher pushes the ball to his teammate (while still in mid-air) the catch is made and the batsman is out."}
{"text": "Water fleas use specialized appendages to filter algae, bacteria and small organic particles. Cladocerans are common and abundant in large variety of still water habitats. They often live in temporary ponds and survive dry periods as very resistant and long-lasting eggs. Cladocerans use large branched antennae to push them through the water. Common name water flea comes from this jerky movement. Some species can grow up to sizes around 5 mm, although most cladocerans rarely exceed 3 mm. The life cycle of cladocerans is dominated by asexual reproduction, occasionally supplemented by sexual reproduction (resulting in dormant eggs). Hatched young are barely visible dots moving in the water. They undergo several molts to reach an adult capable of reproduction. Most of the adulthood, females produce brood of eggs every time they molt. Water fleas (Cladocera):"}
{"text": "Manchu bows have a long and vivid history that developed first for hunting, then for warfare. The bow-making process includes over 200 steps and at least a month to create just one bow. Bows today are seen more as novelties rather than useful tools for survival or warfare. - Popular TopicsView All - Daily Life"}
{"text": "Books about John F. Kennedy abound in both children's and adult literature. There aren't very many titles for the primary grades, which may be the biggest reason for buying this one. As adults, we know JFK did many great things, but he was hardly the godlike figure that this book hints at. While small children don't necessarily need to read about his womanizing, making political figures sound better than they were is more indoctrination than education. Winter's book may serve as an introduction into the events of JFK's life, but teachers might do well to add other information and explanation as is suitable. Children may have questions of their own while reading - such as, who ARE all these people in the pictures?"}
{"text": "Rapid Research Videos Rapid Research is a growing set of techniques with roots in public education that is designed to help us \u201cdive in\u201d to the work, jumpstarting decisions about which topics mattered most to our group, teaching the youth research skills in context, and helping us visualize possible research products. each \u201cRapid Research\u201d session involved teams of researchers selecting a theme from previous conversations and then either creating and administering a mini-survey or a video short on the topic \u2013 all within about 90 minutes. The resulting Rapid Research products were then used to facilitate discussion and analysis of the new themes coming up, in an iterative process. March 26, 2015"}
{"text": "fasti(redirected from Dies fasti) Also found in: Dictionary. Related to Dies fasti: Dies nefasti fasti(f\u0103s`t\u012b), in ancient Rome, dies fasti were days on which public business could be transacted without impiety. The word also came to be used for the calendars and almanacs that contained such information as holy days, festivals, and historical events. The first known fasti was published in 304 B.C. in ancient Rome, originally the name for the days of the month that were deemed favorable for the conduct of state affairs; later, a name for the Roman calendar. The term fasti also denoted annual lists, drawn up by the pontifices, of the names of important public figures, such as magistrates, priests, and victorious generals who had been given a triumph. Surviving fasti have been collected by T. Mommsen in his Corpus inscriptionumLatinorum (vol. 1, Berlin, 1963)."}
{"text": "From an early form haebuc, from Proto-Germanic *habukaz, possibly from a Proto-Indo-European *kobu\u01f5o, perhaps ultimately derived from *keh\u2082p- (\u201cseize\u201d). Cognate with Old Frisian havek (West Frisian hauk), Old Saxon havuk (Low German Haavk), Dutch havik, Old High German habuch, habuh (German Habicht), Old Norse haukr (Swedish h\u00f6k, Danish h\u00f8g, Norwegian hauk, Icelandic haukur). The word is related to a Slavic word for a bird of prey (Russian \u043a\u043e\u0431\u0435\u0446 (kobec), Polish kobuz). Compare also Latin capys, capus (\u201cbird of prey\u201d). hafoc m (nominative plural hafocas) - a hawk"}
{"text": "Mistakes at First Certificate ... And How to Avoid de Susanne Tayfoor This neat little book focuses on the real mistakes learners make at FCE and shows how to avoid them. It is based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus, a unique resource containing over 10,000 marked exam scripts from Cambridge ESOL. Each unit focuses on a key problem area. Clear explanations and varied exercises help learners to use the language accurately. tests offer learners a further opportunity to check and consolidate what they have learnt. - Based on analysis of over 10,000 Cambridge ESOL exam scripts in the Cambridge Learner Corpus - Highlights common mistakes that learners really - Short, snappy units focus on key problem areas - Clear unit structure: test, teach, test - Concise explanations - Includes FCE-style exercises - Regular tests - Includes answer key."}
{"text": "A game animal species must be declared protected for a specific period or until further notice if it is necessary for ensuring the survival or undisturbed reproduction of the game animal population. Provisions on the protected game animal species and the related closed seasons are issued by government decree. The permanent residents of the areas concerned may be granted derogations from general closed seasons. If the population of a game animal species becomes endangered in its range or in a part of its range, the hunting of the species concerned may be prohibited or restricted by a decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry for a maximum of three years at a time. The decree specifies the area in which the prohibition or restriction is in force. Useful external website"}
{"text": "A video documentary on learning mathematics for K-8 teachers and administrators; 1 one-hour video program Many people \u2014 in and out of school \u2014 find mathematics frustrating, difficult, even impossible. This documentary uncovers a surprise: Mathematical creativity \u2014 expressed in art, architecture, and music and valued by industry \u2014 is built into the brain and can flourish under the right conditions. A remarkable 12-year study following students from first grade through high school demonstrates the brain's surprising natural abilities for learning math. The study, led by Professor Carolyn Maher of Rutgers University, brought results that are corroborated by new research from leading cognitive psychologists. Discover ways to unlock this natural human gift for mathematics in classrooms, workplaces, and homes. Produced by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. 2001."}
{"text": "Don't study words at random and get them all confused. Get them straight and put them into long-term memory. Start now with the Latin root pugnare, meaning to fight. So many SAT Prep courses and testing materials give list after list of random words to be memorized. Students don\u2019t enjoy these vocabulary lists and, frankly, they don\u2019t benefit much from using them. The advantage of using Latin lies in the fact that one Latin root word can yield a dozen or more English derivatives. Search these pages and discover the Latin advantage in building vocabulary for the upcoming SAT exam. Start with a list of SAT prep vocabulary. The Greek language is equally powerful in understanding the roots of advanced English words. Unlock standardized vocabulary tests with the study of Greek root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Take the tedium from SAT test preparation. Make every minute of study count."}
{"text": "The islands of hard geology on the floodplain have been a focus for human activity over the last 10,000 years. We have been investigating the earliest history of some of the islands in the Brue valley as part of a joint project with Reading University, Southampton University and Somerset County Council, funded by English Heritage. Lots of small holes, lots of hot digging, lots of mole and root disturbance, not much that looked like sand but\u2026 yes! \u2013 worked flint from several test pits Huzzah! \u2013 post and stake holes from Brickyard Farm dated to the early Neolithic -the same time as the Sweet Track Oooh!- lots of beaver chewed wood at the edge of Shapwick Burtle A 3D recreation of the Mesolithic landscape has been created in partnership with Archeritage and can be sen here Well I never!- a bronze age stake from peat near Canada Farm. Could it be another trackway?"}
{"text": "You can perform tasks to manage both the discussion board itself and the content within forums and threads. For example, to keep students focused as the term progresses, edit forum settings or organize forums and threads to attract attention again. You can also forums to other locations, edit content, and delete unneeded forums or threads. You can also enable tagging and attach tags to help students locate important posts. You can assign forum roles to limit access to a forum or to help with forum administration. For example, to help control the discussion board content that is presented to your students, you can assign a responsible user the role of moderator. To learn more, see Moderating Discussions. - Published: 4 years ago - Updated: 3 years ago"}
{"text": "It seems an unlikely concept: teenagers forgoing the immediacy of a McDonald's Big Mac to learn how to cook their own lower-fat version. But that's what some students at the Flandreau Indian School in South Dakota are doing, and it has a deeper significance. The experience is teaching them about bison, an animal considered sacred in their Native American culture. The students are part of a pilot project started by the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe and South Dakota State University researchers to restore the cultural significance of the animal and consumption of bison meat among community members, particularly young people. Through cooking demonstrations and educational outreach, the students are learning that healthier and tasty options are available that also connect them to their ancestors."}
{"text": "According to a recently published study, there are more than 500,000 new Hepatitis C infections in Egypt every year, far more than any other country in the world. Around 10% of the most populous Arab country are infected with the virus causing Hepatitis C, creating a huge reservoir that drives the infection. The Ministry of Health in Egypt, however, claims the numbers in the new survey are \"exaggerated\". Since it is a blood borne diseases, the bulk of virus transmission takes place through the healthcare system. It first spread in Egypt through syringe reuse. Lax sterilization practices in public hospitals and private clinics feed the epidemic."}
{"text": "What is the meaning of the English word\u2026 MONSTER? an imaginary creature that is typically large and scary Children often think there is a monster under their bed. Dave felt the panic returning\u2013looming like a swamp monster over some swamp horizon that he had thought was far away but turned out to be right there in his own kitchen. Note: Many vocabulary words have more than one definition. The definition shown here is for the online course below."}
{"text": "To the dismay of \"Star Wars\" fans everywhere, physicists have long cried foul about the science of building real-life lightsabers. According to conventional physics, photons don't behave like regular particles of matter. They are massless particles, and can't interact with one another. It's therefore impossible to build anything out of light with a solid structure, such as a lightsaber. But a breakthrough new discovery from researchers at the Harvard-MIT Center for Ultracold Atoms could change everything, according to phys.org (link provided below). They have discovered how to make individual photons interact and bind together into molecular structures. Not only does this represent a whole new state of matter, but these light molecules can potentially be shaped to form solid structures \u2014 in other words, lightsabers! - Reposted by"}
{"text": "4.3 Given a scenario, write code that makes appropriate use of object locking to protect static or instance variables from concurrent access problems. The following code demonstrates what happens when two different threads are accessing the same account data. Imagine that two people each have a checkbook for a single checking account (or two people each have ATM cards, but both cards are linked to only one account). Prevent \"race condition\" by using synchronized Prevent \u201crace condition,\u201d where multiple threads can access the same resource (typically an object\u2019s instance variables), and can produce corrupted data if one thread \u201craces in\u201d too quickly before an operation that should be \u201catomic\u201d has completed. makeWithdrawal is synchronized."}
{"text": "1 Return to an original state, such as the natural capacity of an open system for self\u2010repair. 2 In conservation, the process by which the decline of an endangered or threatened species is arrested or reversed, and threats neutralized, so that its survival in the wild can be ensured. 3 In mineral processing, the amount of mineral that is separated and recovered in a mill, as a percentage of that calculated to be the original ore. 4 In waste management, the process of obtaining materials or energy resources from solid or liquid waste. 5 In disaster management, the coordinated process of supporting communities that have been affected by disaster in reconstruction of the physical infrastructure and restoration of emotional, social, economic, and physical well\u2010being."}
{"text": "Add to Spiritual Diary Due to a transport strike, buses are not plying on the Tirumala Hills, on top of which is located the famous Tirupati temple. But earlier strikes never stopped buses plying towards Balaji's abode. Over 1,500 buses ply daily between Tirupati and Tirumala Venkateswara temple. The plight of the pilgrims can well be imagined. There were always pilgrims who wanted to do the nine-kilometre uphill trek on foot, a practice popular in Hindu religion. But most pilgrims, especially those who have come from far, usually travelled by bus. The Tirupati Balaji temple is the richest Hindu temple in the world. More than 50,000 pilgrims visit the temple every day."}
{"text": "The United States Congress designated the Holy Cross Wilderness (map ) in 1980 and it now has a total of 122,446 acres All of this wilderness is located in Colorado and is managed by the Forest Service. The Holy Cross Wilderness is characterized by rugged ridgelines and glacier-carved valleys complete with spruce-fir forests, cascading streams and dozens of lakes. The wilderness is named after Mount of the Holy Cross, which became famous in 1873 when William Henry Jackson first photographed the cross of snow on the northeast face of the mountain. Over 150 miles of trail traverse the area, providing excellent opportunities for day hiking and backpacking trips."}
{"text": "could u help me with my java programming? i have this problem: Thanks a lot!!!! The mathematician Augustus De Morgan was aged 43 in the year 1849AD. This is interesting because 43 squared is 1849, ie, in 1849 his age was the square root of the year. Given that no person has ever lived longer than 123 years (and assuming that no one ever will), write a Java application that will determine if it is possible that anyone who is alive today is, has ever been, or will ever be alive in a year that is the square of their age. If it is possible, your program should print out the years in which it happens and the ages that the people concerned will have in those years."}
{"text": "From the field, seed cotton moves to nearby gins for separation of lint and seed. The cotton first goes through dryers to reduce moisture content and then through cleaning equipment to remove foreign matter. These operations facilitate processing and improve fiber quality. The cotton is then air conveyed to gin stands where revolving circular saws pull the lint through closely spaced ribs that prevent the seed from passing through. The lint is removed from the saw teeth by air blasts or rotating brushes, and then compressed into bales weighing approximately 500 pounds. Cotton is then moved to a warehouse for storage until it is shipped to a textile mill for use. A typical gin will process about 12 bales per hour, while some of today\u2019s more modern gins may process as many as 60 bales an hour."}
{"text": "This download includes a teacher book to introduce the class to color words and shapes and an emergent reader that they can color on their own. The following vocabulary words are included purple square, blue circle, yellow triangle, orange rectangle, green heart, red rhombus, yellow star and pink oval. Pages 2 -11 are the class readers. Each page has the same text on top and bottom. Just copy and cut. Pages 12- 21 are the teacher book. Introduce shapes and color words by reading this book in class."}
{"text": "Gemini 3 (GT-3), launched on March 23, 1965, was the first Gemini manned flight crewed by Virgil \"Gus\" Grissom and John Young. It was also the final manned flight controlled from Cape Canaveral. The mission's primary goal was to test the new, maneuverable Gemini spacecraft. Although Gemini 3 was the first U.S. 2-crew manned spaceflight, it was not the first in the world; the Soviet sent a 3-crew team into space on Voskhod 1 mission in late 1964. Gemini 3 \"Orbit Covers\" cancelled on launch day at Cape Canaveral, signed by Gus Grissom and John Young. Photo: Gemini 3 crew (front left to right) Gus Grissom & John Young, with back-up crew (rear left to right) Walter Schirra & Thomas Stafford."}
{"text": "This is not a rainbow. It's a moonbow, an extremely rare atmospheric phenomenon caused by the near-full moon that it's extremely hard to catch. So hard, in fact, that you can only see its colors thanks to long-exposure photography. It was captured by Wally Pacholka last January 20, at the Haleakala Crater on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. The moonbow\u2014or lunar rainbow\u2014is caused when the near-full moon at less than 42 degrees in a dark sky. The colors are so faint that the human eye color receptors can't be excited enough for the brain to identify them. Therefore, they appear as white arcs to the naked eye. Only by using long-exposure photography you can reveal the diffraction of the moonlight through the microscopic water droplets suspended in the air. By the way, that red thing shining on the sky? It's Mars rising. Check out the rest of Wally's amazing images at [Astropics]"}
{"text": "Online School Second Grade Curriculum Online second grade courses at Oregon Connections Academy focus on boosting student comprehension and critical thinking across all subject areas. Students will have learned how to take measurements, use maps, identify the different states of matter, and use technology to solve problems by the time they complete their virtual second grade classes. Click on an option below to see the available online second grade classes in Oregon and their course descriptions. Learn why Oregon Connections Academy\u2019s curriculum is a great alternative to second grade homeschool and traditional public school by checking out our sample lessons."}
{"text": "There is something we find beautiful about fractals, those curious geometric structures with repeating shapes that seem to go on for infinity (see video below). Perhaps it is because these mathematical oddities remind us of nature; river networks, ferns and Romanesco broccoli are all examples of natural fractals. The most famous fractal is probably the Mandelbrot set, named for Beno\u00eet Mandelbrot, the French-American mathematician who coined the term \"fractal\" in 1975. The Mandelbrot set is a 2-dimensional object created through a mathematical equation. Mathematicians had first pondered how to turn it into a 3-dimensional object, a \"Mandelbulb,\" more than 20 years ago, but they didn't figure out how to do it until recently. The result is above. Quite pretty, don't you think? (Hat tip: Bad Astronomy)"}
{"text": "A welding line is the line created when two flow fronts meet. The fronts don\u2019t weld or knit themselves together properly, which causes locally weak areas in the product. A welding line occurs when the mold or material temperatures are set too low, so that the materials are too cold when they meet to bond perfectly. Another way welding lines form is when oxide forms on the corner of the weld preparation. If the welding arc can\u2019t reach the area to clean the oxide, the welding line appears. Prevention is best; if welding lines can be prevented, then they don\u2019t need to be removed. However, if a welding line is causing a weak area, a deburring robot can come to the rescue!"}
{"text": "Smithsonian Magazine reports that studies show that sarcasm enhances problem solving. An inability to understand it can be an early warning sign of brain disease, which could explain why some have trouble understanding this blog: \u201cOur culture in particular is permeated with sarcasm,\u201d says Katherine Rankin, a neuropsychologist at the University of California at San Francisco. \u201cPeople who don\u2019t understand sarcasm are immediately noticed. They\u2019re not getting it. They\u2019re not socially adept.\u201d Sarcasm seems to exercise the brain more than sincere statements do. Scientists who have monitored the electrical activity of the brains of test subjects exposed to sarcastic statements have found that brains have to work harder to understand sarcasm.That extra work may make our brains sharper, according to another study. Maybe this could also explain the Pensacola City Council\u2019s problems."}
{"text": "Get an introduction to the basics of 3D modeling, which can then be used for design, animation, games, virtual reality and 3D printing. Learn how to make simple 3D scenes, add depth to imported vector artwork, sculpt with virtual brushes and use Photoshop to paint textures. Explore concepts using industry standard programs such as Maya, Cinema 4D or Blender to see how the techniques apply across a variety of software and styles. Additional topics include file formats and how to prepare your models for use in other software or for export to 3D printing. Prerequisite: 56101 or 56211 or 56311 or equivalent experience."}
{"text": "Solve times for this jigsaw puzzleShare your solve times with your buddies Dice are small polyhedral objects, usually cubical, used for generating random numbers. It is traditional to assign pairs of numbers that total seven to opposite faces. The oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set, at the Burnt City archeological site in south-eastern Iran. Share this Jigsaw Puzzle Sat Brugmansia Pink BeautyFri Peruvian Hairless DogThu Horse Leg WrapsWed Ice Cream ConeTue Urn Gate PostsMon Glass FlowerSun Angel Sword StatueMore Previous Puzzles"}
{"text": "Find more Cryse relatives and grow your tree by exploring billions of historical records. Taken every decade since 1790, the U.S. Federal Census can tell you a lot about your family. For example, from 1930 to 1940 there were the same number of people named Cryse in the United States \u2014 and some of them are likely related to you. What if you had a window into the history of your family? With historical records, you do. From home life to career, records help bring your relatives' experiences into focus. There were 8 people named Cryse in the 1930 U.S. Census. In 1940, there were 0% more people named Cryse in the United States. What was life like for them? In 1940, 8 people named Cryse were living in the United States. In a snapshot: As Cryse families continued to grow, they left more tracks on the map:"}
{"text": "The long-term physical and behavioral impact of childhood abuse and neglect is something that has been a Pro-ACT discussion point for many years. Unfortunately, the issue is no less relevant now that it was in 1995 when the CDC and Kaiser Permanente began the ACES study, an investigation of the influence of childhood abuse and neglect on adult well-being. With over 17,000 participants, this study continues today to provide insight on the physical and emotional impact of childhood trauma. As care provider, whether working with children or adults, understanding this complex problem is a step towards change. For complete information see the Aces Study."}
{"text": "Tritonia parvula - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Tritonia is a cormous genus in the Iridaceae family from southern Africa. Most of them are in the winter rainfall regions or areas with some rain year round, but there are summer rainfall species too. They occur in a variety of habitats: grassland in summer rainfall areas, renosterveld, karroid scrub, and fynbos in winter rainfall areas. USDA Zone - 8 Season to sow - Autumn"}
{"text": "Geologists have long puzzled over anecdotal reports of strange atmospheric phenomena in the days before big earthquakes. But good data to back up these stories has been hard to come by. In recent years, however, various teams have set up atmospheric monitoring stations in earthquake zones and a number of satellites are capable of sending back data about the state of the upper atmosphere and the ionosphere during an earthquake. Last year, we looked at some fascinating data from the DEMETER spacecraft showing a significant increase in ultra-low frequency radio signals before the magnitude 7 Haiti earthquake in January 2010 Read the rest of the story: Best of 2011: Atmosphere Above Japan Heated Rapidly Before M9 Earthquake."}
{"text": "A team of University of Wollongong researchers say recycled tyres may be the solution to delivering high-speed rail and more efficient freight services in Australia. The Centre for Geomechanics and Railway Engineering is developing rubber shock mats to absorb energy from track movement. Professor Buddhima Indraratna said our country has one of the longest rail track networks in the world but we also have poor soil conditions, particularly along the east coast. \u201cThe weight of train traffic will eventually cause the track to sink and buckle in places, leading to unusable track that is costly to repair or increase the risk of derailments,\u201d he said. The cost effective mats are made of chopped up tyres and bonded together. They can be placed under the track\u2019s rock foundation or beneath the sleepers to absorb the energy from trains."}
{"text": "Meaning of fairway Pronunciation: (f\u00e2r'w\u0101\"), [key] - an unobstructed passage, way, or area. - More important than long drives is keeping your ball on the fairway. - the part of the course where the grass is cut short between the tees and the putting greens, exclusive of the rough, trees, and hazards:More important than long drives is keeping your ball on the fairway. - the mowed part of any hole between the tee and the green:The foursome is now on the tenth fairway. - the navigable portion of a river, harbor, or other partly enclosed body of water. - the channel customarily navigated by vessels in such a body of water. - fairway (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "It is during the new-math era, for example, that calculus was introduced as a high school subject, albeit only for a select group of students. Ironically, a curricular reform designed to introduce new rigor and bring higher-order subjects lego racers 1 full game more racets in secondary school appears to have resulted in a strong movement away from math at the collegiate level. Given that the substitution of rigor for practicality appears to have turned students off to math, it childrens book prints to reason that substitution in the reverse direction would undo the effect. And indeed, the wane of the new-math movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s might explain the resurgence of interest in math-intensive majors, the only such episode observed over a period of 75 years, among those graduating from college in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The resurgence was short-lived."}
{"text": "Negro Building: Black Americans in the World of Fairs and Museums Mabel O. Wilson University of California Press, 2012 Focusing on black Americans\u2019 participation in world\u2019s fairs, Emancipation expositions, and early black grassroots museums, Negro Building traces the evolution of black public history from the Civil War through the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Mabel O. Wilson gives voice to the figures that conceived the curatorial content \u2014 Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, A. Philip Randolph, Horace Cayton and Margaret Burroughs. As the 2015 opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., approaches, the book reveals why the black cities of Chicago and Detroit became the sites of major black historical museums rather than the nation\u2019s capital \u2014 until now."}
{"text": "There are both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 Home Premium, although most new Desktop PCs will probably have the 64-bit version installed. 32-bit programs should run without problems in 64-bit Windows, but peripherals such as printers, scanners etc will require the 64-bit drivers. A router is a device that allows multiple computers to access the internet simultaneously. However, as versions of Windows after XP (i.e. Vista and 7) don't generally have suitable drivers for USB ADSL Modems, ISPs moved over to providing combined modem/routers for internet access even for a single PC. With a modem/router, it is that which connects to the internet, not the PC which gets its internet access over the network by connecting to the router by ethernet cable or \"wirelessly\"."}
{"text": "Internet is a wide-open world that offers so many resources for information and communication. The underlying technologies are so simple that allow anyone to access the internet including many adults and young people. However, it is not always a successful, enjoyable, and pleasant experience as millions of internet users actually face the cyber bullying problem. Nansel et al. (2001: 2094) define bullying as being \u201ca specific type of aggression in which - the behaviour is intended to harm or disturb, - the behaviour occurs repeatedly over time, and - there is an imbalance of power, with a more powerful person or group attacking a less powerful one. This asymmetry of power may be physical or psychological, and the aggressive behaviour may be verbal (eg, name-calling, threats),"}
{"text": "How many triangles can you make with 9 sticks? Kids can reinforce geometry and critical thinking skills through creating various shapes with sticks. Pallet Projects - DIY Outdoor TeePee for a Kids Playground or the Backyard - Do it Yourself Outdoor Woodworking Tutorial via 1001 Pallets Gorgeous area outdoors to make music. Love the bamboo xylophone! - from Linda Jeanneret, image shared by Child's Play Music (\",) tubes and balls Natural building with sticks and clay Leaf Foxes. Colorful fall craft for kids. nature scavenger hunt printable | Printable Treasure Hunt for preschoolers outdoors How cool to be able to build with blocks against a window."}
{"text": "The research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, is based on an analysis of 50,000 men and women. Researchers used bone-density tests, which show the amount of fat an individual carries. he academics found those with the lowest BMI had a higher risk of dying early than those with an average BMI, probably because of pre-existing illness or malnutrition. Those with high body fat scores also had a high risk of dying early, no matter what their BMI. Dr William Leslie, from the University of Manitoba in Canada, told the Daily Mail: \u201cThe simple messaging that we\u2019re all too fat and should be thinner is based on BMI."}
{"text": "The economic warfare between Great Britain and the colonists began well before the colonies declared their Independence in 1776. Regulations from the crown were met with fierce opposition from the colonists. After lobbies and petitions proved ineffective,the colonists turned to boycotting imported English goods. Boycotting proved to be successful in crippling British trade. After a second boycott in 1768 parliament Townshend duties except for the tax on tea. The colonists persisted and the American boycott on tea ultimately culminated in the Boston Tea party of 1773."}
{"text": "i\u2019m personally always on the lookout for articles to help me when writing, and here\u2019s one all about creating characters which I find especially useful. Types of Characters In Fiction To promote fair use of the material, I\u2019m posting a link only. Characters are important to books. What is a character? I feel it\u2019s a good starting point to define that. \u201cA character is any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work. Main characters have the greatest effect on the plot or are the most affected by the events of the story. Types of characters include protagonists, antagonists, dynamic, static, round, flat and stock.\u201d (Character- Wikipedia). Characterisation, then, is the creation of a character (also called character \u201cbuilding.\u201d"}
{"text": "Lesson Plans for TC Writing Unit 1 Grade 1: Small Moments Session 6: Partnerships and Storytelling Session 7: Reading our writing like we read our books Session 8: Unfreezing Our Characters and Our Writing Session 9: Telling Stories in Itsy-Bitsy Steps Session 10: Bringing What\u2019s Inside Out (Making Characters Think and Feel) Feedback welcomed. Enjoy!"}
{"text": "The Building of the Cathedral The Norse Cathedral The Usage of the Cathedral in History The Usage of the Cathedral Today The Art of the Cathedral Behind the Scenes in the Cathedral Famous Orcadians & Others With Links Blind arcadings - SMC056 An arcade is a series of connected archways which are carried on either columns or piers. A blind arcade, sometimes called a wall arcade, is a set of connected archways set into a wall. In St Magnus Cathedral blind arcading can be found on both sides of the nave and in both transepts and is clearly Romanesque in style. As the arcading travels no further than the fifth bay of the nave this can be seen as the extent of the first building campaign. Wall arcading was used as an ornamental feature to vary plain areas of masonry and also as a method to decrease the weight of a wall."}
{"text": "So you have seen the Canadian Heritage Moment ads on TV and you too realize that there are many other stories to be told. Like that the some of the most prominent suffragettes were eager eugenics supporters, or that the \u2018Canadian\u2019 state took it upon itself to rename and settle every Inuk they could find along their imperialist expansion into the Artic. This territory has many other stories to be remembered, recounted and represented. Stories can shape our perceptions and in turn our actions. They can inspire us and guide us as they broaden our imagination of the world that is possible and help us to realize that our struggles are not new or isolated but have both historical roots and contemporary links. This project is a space for such moments, a space for other non-dominant narratives and sections of facts. There are others stories to be told tell them."}
{"text": "posted by Anonymous . A shot-putter throws the shot with an initial speed of 4.0 m/s from a height of 4.7 ft above the ground. Calculate the range of the shot for each of the following launch angles. You have provided no launch angles. Write down the equation for range in terms of launch angle, Vo, g and initial height, and solve. Make sure you convert 4.7 ft to 1.43 m."}
{"text": "from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - Of or pertaining to the family P\u0153ciliid\u00e6, fresh-water fishes of southern Europe, Asia, Africa, and America: commonly known as killi fishes. Some of them occur in bays and arms of the sea. Sorry, no etymologies found. Sorry, no example sentences found."}
{"text": "Download as ZIP file Do we need any smoke control in staircases? Safe lives by Smoke and Heat Exhaust Vent systems (PresseBox) (Passau, ) The people were not able to escape because of the smoke in the staircase during the fire happened last week in a house in Munich. It was the result of a very professional work of the fire brigade in Munich that no more people than the two was injured or killed by the effects of this fire. This is reason enough to hold the requirements in our building laws up for a smoke release system in staircases. And also the maintenance of these systems should be demanded to ensure smoke fire escape routes for people getting in contact with fire in houses. Only in this way we can avoid bigger damages during the 250.000 fires we have yearly in Germany."}
{"text": "My top margin is missing When you open a document, is the insertion point at the top left corner of the page, as if there were no top margin? If you're reading the document in Print Layout view and all of the pages appear to be cut off, with no top or bottom margin, the option for hiding white space between pages has been turned on. If the top and bottom margins are not showing, you can restore them by pointing and clicking in the document, or by using the View tab. To use the View tab to show white space between pages, do the following: - On the View tab, in the Document Views group, click Print Layout. - Click the Microsoft Office Button , and then click Word Options. - Click Display. - Under Page display options, select the Show white space between pages in Print Layout view check box."}
{"text": "The inertial guidance system was a technological component of a starship that measured the distance traveled and automatically adjusted the course of a ship. When the system malfunctioned, the course adjustments were done manually. Aboard Galaxy-class starships, information from this component could be downloaded to and accessed from the operations station on the bridge. This information could be later confirmed on the Conn console. In early 2365, while the USS Enterprise-D was attempting to leave the void in the Morgana Quadrant for the Cornelian system, Lieutenant Commander Data reported that the inertial guidance system showed that seven parsecs had been traveled. Acting Ensign Wesley Crusher confirmed what Data had reported. (TNG: \"Where Silence Has Lease\")"}
{"text": "It may be a small comfort to those planning their one-way trip to Mars to know that Earth and our moon are visible from the foreign planet. The Curiosity rover has sent home the view of Earth over the Mars skyline. While they do just look like stars in the sky, our home planet and moon are the brightest lights in the sky seen from Mars. With 99 million miles separating Mars from Earth, the lights look like just specks in the sky, serving as a reminder of how far that distance is. Though those who take the one-way trip won\u2019t home back to live on Earth, they will be able to get glimpses of their home planet over the Martian horizon."}
{"text": "Arts & Crafts Submitted by: masamom Create a refreshing watermelon slice, which can be used as decoration for summer parties. 24 - 60 months 1 - 8 tots - Paper plate - Green construction paper - Washable red paint - Washable black paint - Glue stick - Cotton swabs - Cut a paper plate in half. - Paint paper plate half red. Allow to dry at least 20 minutes. - While paint dries, tear green construction paper into small pieces. - Once red paint is dry, glue torn green paper around edge of plate to create watermelon rind. - Dip cotton swab in black paint. Dot cotton swab on red to create watermelon seeds. - Let dry completely. - Cognitive development \u00bb Approaches to learning \u00bb Cooperation - Fine motor skills \u00bb In-hand manipulation"}
{"text": "What is a priority species? A priority species is one that is particularly threatened in terms of the species' long-term survival. All priority species have been selected through rigorous scientific analysis, and most represent a broad array of other birds and wildlife that use the same habitat type. Conservation focused on priority species is almost always focused on priority habitats as well. Audubon has identified 32 priority-bird species within the Atlantic Flyway, 6 of which call Pickering Creek home for a portion of the year. Little Blue Heron"}
{"text": "Meaning of double time - the fastest rate of marching troops, a slow jog in which 180 paces, each of 3 ft. (0.9 m), are taken in a minute. - a slow run by troops in step. - a rate of overtime pay that is twice the regular wage rate. Pronunciation: (dub'ul t\u012bm\"), [key] \u2014 v., -timed, -tim\u2022ing. - to cause to move in double time: Double-time the troops to the mess hall. - to move in double-time. - double time (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "- A process for rearranging the clusters on a disk for each file so that they are adjacent rather than scattered all over the disk. Files with adjacent clusters are quicker to read (because this minimises any required movement of the disk heads), than if the clusters are scattered all over the disk (because that requires frequent movement of the disk read heads). For this reason a computer with a defragemented disk (i.e. with all its files defragmented) will run faster than if it had a heavily fragemented disk - but only for disk related operations. For more information see:"}
{"text": "Model \u2013 Theater is a three dimensional art. Make a study model. Just for you. Build it out of dirty cardboard and used tape. The messier and more ripped it gets, the more useful. Later you\u2019ll build the clean white (or colored) model to be used by the director in blocking and by the TD, carpenters, and painters as a guide to construction. Do be sure that if a window, for instance, will be seen through, that you build it see-through to check sight lines. Practical pointers. Measure twice - cut once. Use a metal straightedge to cut against. If it lacks non-skid backing, add masking tape underneath. (Never cut along drafting tools as lines drawn later show every notch you cut!) Use sharp new blades. Remember Alice\u2019s caution: \u201cif you cut your finger very deeply with a knife, it usually bleeds.\u201d Wash hands. Wipe off excess glue."}
{"text": "Last year, I had my 6th graders make sunset silhouette pictures with a watercolor background, and Sharpie marker (fine and ultra fine tip) for the silhouettes. The students did a nice job drawing their silhouettes, but many of them got lazy with filling them in with markers. It is fairly tedious to color a large area in neatly with a marker. This year, I tried a similar project with my 4th graders, but after we drew the outlines of the silhouettes with Sharpies, I had them paint in the shapes with tempera. I told them that anything small could be filled in with marker, but to do the larger objects with paint. This gave much better results over all! Below are a few examples of 4th grade art."}
{"text": "Abnormally shaped teeth impinge on the appearance of the face. What leads to their distortion and how to prevent it? Dentists in Poland say these deformities may appear as a result of the biological background \u2013 a negative growth pattern, diseases, hormonal disorders, and even as a result of taking drugs. Other reasons include improper putting to sleep and feeding during infancy. Also, abnormal swallowing or chewing food, thumb sucking, teeth grinding, speech defects and body posture can lead to distortions. If you suffer from any kind of deformity \u2013 don\u2019t worry and make an appointments with your dentist \u2013 there are many solutions, such as veneers, dental crowns in Poland or implants."}
{"text": "Fencing Sheep An engineer, a physicist, and a mathematician are shown a pasture with a herd of sheep, and told to put them inside the smallest possible amount of fence. The engineer is first. He herds the sheep into a circle and then puts the fence around them, declaring, \"A circle will use the least fence for a given area, so this is the best solution.\" The physicist is next. She creates a circular fence of infinite radius around the sheep, and then draws the fence tight around the herd, declaring, \"This will give the smallest circular fence around the herd.\" The mathematician is last. After giving the problem a little thought, he puts a small fence around himself and then declares, \"I define myself to be on the outside!\""}
{"text": "\u00bfQu\u00e9 puedo hacer? Acerca de este recurso... Students will read this passage from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and rewrite the passage changing it from first person to third person narration.Treasure Island s a story about Jim Hawkins, a boy in the 1700s. Jim has found part of a treasure map. He with some men from his town, have hired a ship to find the treasure. Some of the sailors on the ship, like Long John Silver, may be dangerous. It is an educational content by K12 Reader. Fecha publicaci?n: 12.5.2016 Se respeta la licencia original del recurso."}
{"text": "The Molly Maguire Strike - 1873 - The Molly Maguires were a group of Irish immigrants (miners) who formed a secret association to fight for better pay and working conditions in the mines of North-Eastern Pennsylvania. - When the miner's pay was cut, it set off a strike. Railroad cars were derailed, coal tips set on fire and a superindendent murdered. - Pinkerton law enforcement infiltrated the organisation and 19 men were arrested, convicted and hanged. - This showed that law enforcement and the Criminal Justice System still favoured the side of the businesses. 1 of 1"}
{"text": "The cultivar blueberry \u00abSunrise\u00bb is known since 1991. Bush height is 1.2\u20131.8 meters. Shoots poorly formed, this ensures good illumination of the inner part of the crown Bush. The cultivar \u00abSunrise\u00bb is not required for regular cutting. Berries ripen from the middle of July. Harvest is 3-4 kilograms from a bush. Berries are large (17-20 mm. in diameter) and they are very tasty. The berries are of light blue. Berries are recommended for fresh eating. Harvesting of the cultivar \u00abSunrise\u00bb blueberry is carried out in three steps. The lack of cultivar \u00abSunrise\u00bb is a low resistance to spring frosts."}
{"text": "Science Stories : Science Methods for Elementary and Middle School Teachers Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Publication Date : 3 Nov 2011 SCIENCE STORIES helps teachers build their own instructional knowledge through the use of narratives about science in real-world classrooms that demonstrate important content, learning, and strategies in action. Expanding Meanings sections following the stories highlight the applicable Teaching Ideas, Science Ideas, and Science Standards. Author Janice Koch's constructivist approach guides teachers in the discovery and exploration of their 'scientific selves' so that they can learn from students' experiences and become effective scientific explorers in their own classrooms."}
{"text": "Scientific opinions vary regarding risks associated with radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure from cell phone use. While some studies have shown a correlation between the occurrence of certain adverse health effects and long-term use, a definitive cause and effect relationship has not been established. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted exposure limits to RF energy with which all cell phones legally sold in the United States must comply. These limits are expressed in Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which is a measure of the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body while using a mobile phone. For more information, please visit the FCC Wireless Phone FAQs and the FCC Wireless Devices Health Concerns Consumer Facts web page."}
{"text": "See and count animals that live on the savanna! You can compare numbers, too! Learn to count with animals from around the world. Learn to tell which is bigger or smaller with animals. How many animal babies can you count? What time do the animals eat? Read this book to find out. If a spider has eight legs, how many legs do two spiders have? Practice counting and adding all kinds of animal legs. Count along as the playful little ducks swim around the pond and find their friends! How many will they find?"}
{"text": "The Ontario dairy industry has developed a provincial plan to help producers deal with Johne\u2019s infection in their dairy cattle. The four-year program began in January 2010. The program has four elements: education, Animal Health Risk Assessment and Management Plan (RAMP), testing, and removal of high titre Johne\u2019s cows. The program offers each producer a financial incentive to test all lactating cows once during the four years of the program. Producers will be required to do the RAMP with their trained herd veterinarian each year and remove high titer cows within 90 days of test day."}
{"text": "We will show numbers in different ways. I can explain what a numeral and a number is. (Numeral: a written symbol that expresses value) (Number: a value shown with a symbols, objects or words) I understand that the symbol and word for one means 1 object when I count things. (one to one correspondence) I can use numerals, pictures and objects to show numbers up to 20. I can read and write number words up to ten. I can use numbers to show how many or how much. Our Learning Goals are Expectations from the Ontario Math Curriculum for Grade 1. Our success criteria are those things that we need to do to achieve our goal. The curriculum expectations should be met by the end of Grade 1. The reading and the writing of the number words may take longer than the other success criteria!"}
{"text": "Recovery of Gold from Arsenopyrite Concentrates by Cyanidation- carbon Adsorption. Heinen-HJ; McClelland-GE; Lindstrom-RE The Bureau of Mines investigated a cyanidation-carbon adsorption technique for extracting gold from arsenopyrite concentrates. Agitation leach experiments were conducted on 85-pct minus 35-mesh gravity concentrates containing 21.8 Oz gold and 6.4 Oz silver per ton. Results obtained in leaching the concentrates showed that 96.9 pct gold and 90.7 pct silver extraction could be achieved in 96 hours of agitation. Gold and silver were recovered from the resulting pregnant solution by exposure to granular activated carbon in a countercurrent system. Carbon loadings of 2,556 oz of gold and 502 oz of silver per ton were achieved. These loadings are significantly higher than heretofore thought practical. IH; Report of Investigation;"}
{"text": "The science class is structured around three main areas of focus: lecture, investigations/experiments, and journal writing. The classroom works at a rapid, but productive, pace between all three areas of instruction. Labs are conducted emphasizing scientific inquiry. Students are encouraged to practice the three main scientific skills: observing, inferring, and predicting. Experiments follow the Scientific Method stressing Hypothesis, Testing the Hypothesis and Finding the Conclusion. The science journals are used to extend practice in data collecting and recording, writing observations, and analyzing experiments to finalize an appropriate conclusion. Please visit our science website to see what we are up to."}
{"text": "The packet provides the essential question: \u201cCan wanting something too much lead us to do things against our nature?\u201d Students will select 2 articles from the provided list of links. Students will read and annotate these articles, focusing on the essential question. Then, students will prove the essential question with the evidence through argumentative paragraphs. Students will also connect this essential question to their own lives. Rubric is included."}
{"text": "(USATODAY) \u2014 Warning: This story may make you yawn. That\u2019s because yawning is so highly contagious that even reading about it, much less seeing or hearing someone yawn, is enough to get many people going. Why? Contrary to popular theory and a number of studies, it may not be all about empathy \u2013 the capacity to share the emotions and experiences of others, a new study suggests. \u201cEmpathy does play a role, but it\u2019s just not the huge role people were thinking,\u201d says study author Elizabeth Cirulli, an assistant professor of medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. The study, among the biggest ever to examine this little quirk, was published online Friday by PLOS ONE."}
{"text": "Improving the Water Outlook in the Himalayas Andrew Robertson, a climate scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, discusses his research on helping reservoir managers in northern India make better planning decisions by improving their ability to predict how climate change will influence water availability. In order to do this, Robertson worked with colleagues at the Columbia Water Center and the Tree Ring Laboratory. The team reconstructed 500 years of past streamflow from tree-ring records collected in Pakistan and then combined this data with weather and seasonal forecasts to generate preliminary water scenarios for the region going out ten years. Watch the interview below, and view the full poster."}
{"text": "Sharpe ratio(redirected from Sharpe ratios) Using the Sharpe ratio is one way to compare the relationship of risk and reward in following different investment strategies, such as emphasizing growth or value investments, or in holding different combinations of investments. To figure the ratio, the risk-free return is subtracted from the average return of an investment portfolio over a period of time, and the result is divided by the standard deviation of the return. A strategy with a higher ratio is less risky than one with a lower ratio. This type of analysis, which is done using sophisticated computer programs, is named for William P. Sharpe, who won the Nobel Prize in economics in 1990."}
{"text": "Duration: 17:32 min Summary: In this lesson, we will discuss the range slider. This is similar to the slider that we have recently discussed. However, and as the name implies, the range slider has a range of values to work with. You can specify the min and max values, the orientation (vertical or horizontal), as well as the small and large steps. But you can also specify the selectionStart and selectionEnd. Besides the properties, there are events that we can handle. For example, we will handle the change and slide events. We will also log the values to the console. But since the range is by default separated with a comma (example [5,10]), we will replace the comma with a '-' as in [5-10]. Technologies and Resources: Kendo UI, kendoSlider, kendoRangeSlider, smallStep, largeStep, tickPlacement, selectionStart, selectionEnd"}
{"text": "By Kardi Teknomo, PhD . Recursive Average & Variance Tutorial This tutorial introduces you with efficient methods to compute simple statistics such as time average and time variance of any measurement data using recursive formula. Other useful method to revive back your original data from the statistics and correcting mean and variance in efficient way are also explained. Click the topics below: Usual Computation of Average and Variance Why do we need recursive formula? Recursive Average ( proof ) Characteristics of Recursive Average Recursive Variance ( proof ) Data Revival from the Statistics ( proof ) Correction of Measurement ( proof mean formula , proof variance formula ) Rate this tutorial & send your feedback Preferable reference for this tutorial is Teknomo, Kardi. (2006) Recursive Average and Variance."}
{"text": "So-called non-Newtonian fluids are the stars of high school science demonstrations. In one example, an ooey-gooey batter made from corn starch and water oozes like a liquid when moved slowly. But punch it, or run across a giant puddle of it, and it becomes stiff like a solid. Pour it on top of a speaker cone, and the vibrations cause the fluid to stiffen and form strange tendril-like shapes. Now, a group of college students has figured out a new use for the strange stuff: filler for potholes."}
{"text": "Created by Borders FEI | Published 01.21.15 Although the work book was created to support the \u2018Glenkinnon Burn Biodiversity Trail\u2019 the curriculum support activities at section 3 (pages 22 to 65) can be used as a stand alone resource exploring \u2018How a Woodland Works\u2019 and includes topics with worksheets from tree classification through woodland structure, light and shade, seed and seed distribution to invertebrate and vertebrate studies. Section 4 continues with keys covering freshwater and land invertebrates, small animals in streams and pitfall traps, woodland and water birds and tree identification. The biodiversity trail is located near the small village of Caddonfoot approximately 1.5 miles from Clovenfords in the Tweed Valley. (Grid reference -NT 428341.)"}
{"text": "|A Blue Swedish hen.| |Egg Production||100-150 per year | |Weight|| Drakes 8.0 lbs| Ducks 7.0 lbs Drakes have grayish-blue plumage, a golden-yellow beak, and a dark gray head. The white neck patch is considerably long, going from mid-neck to chest. Legs and feet are a bright orange. Ducks also have grayish-blue plumage, however, have no dark head. The bill, legs, and feet are blueish-gray. The neck patch is shorter than that of the drake's."}
{"text": "With the wind, rain and number of frosts increasing any remaining leaves are now falling rapidly, so a final few weeks\u2019 effort raking them up is required. Tender plants must be protected from the adverse weather by either moving them or wrapping them with some insulating material in some way. Wildlife will be preparing for Winter and you can help by stocking up with bird food to be used as and when necessary - Continue raking up the fallen leaves, resulting in lawns, ponds and beds being as clear as possible. - Reposition containers to minimise the potential for water logging. - Plant tulip bulbs. - Prune roses. - Plant out winter bedding plants in order to provide some colour during the dark months of Winter. - Net brassica plants to prevent pigeon damage. - Insulate outdoor containers, possibly using bubble wrap, to prevent frost damage. - Start feeding the birds on a regular basis."}
{"text": "Coupling misalignment is a condition where the shaft of the driver machine and the driven machine are not on the same centerline. The non-coaxial condition can be parallel misalignment or angular misalignment. The more common condition is a combination of the two in both the horizontal and vertical direction. We are forced into this situation of coupling alignment because equipment from different suppliers must be mated together. Misalignment is temperature dependent. All materials expand with increasing temperature, and metal is no exception. Motors warm up several degrees, and the driven machine may warm up or cool down from ambient depending on the fluid it is handling. This experiment teaches how parallel misalignment in a system is monitored based on vibration."}
{"text": "A Science Resource for \u201cEquine Science\u201d Target Age Group: Grades 2-7 Type of Resource: Non-Consumable This Science Resource Discover more than 20 breeds of horses, learning about their characteristics in detail and enjoying the marvelous illustrations that show each horse beautifully. This classic book will be enjoyed again and again by the student on their own, even after they finish this course."}
{"text": "Anant Basudev Temple, Hooghly, West bengal Raja Rameswar Roy built this Vishnu Temple in 1679. He received this piece of land, 401 acres fro Aurangazeb as gift. The temple architecture style is the char chala ek ratna style of Bengal architecture. With passage of time the place and temple lost its significance. Rameshwar Roy\u2019s grandson believed more in Tantrik (occult) powers and he built The Hangseswari temple just beside this Basudev Temple in 1799. More about that temple in my next post. The terracotta wall motifs depict tales from Mahabharata, Krishnaleela and Ramayana. The art work exist in reasonably good form even today, but I did see some graffiti work on the wall of the temple there."}
{"text": "war of the oscines The War of the Oscines uses songbirds and other fauna as metaphors for Nature in conflict with human industrial residue, and political language to explore the cost of mass production on the natural world. 'Oscines' is Latin for the suborder of songbirds and originally means, \u2019to give omens by its cry'. Mixed media. Photography, charcoal, relief ink and woodblock prints on cotton rag, mulberry paper and museum board."}
{"text": "Firing of the green ceramic shell is necessary to address the hydroscopic moisture associated with the ceramic. This is the dot H2O water which must be driven off to thermally stabilize the ceramic. Calcining of limestone to lime is a good example of what is involved. The shells are typically fired at 1800F for a minimum of one hour. Also typically, the hot shells are removed from the firing furnace and metal is poured into them while still hot. This can vary depending on the exact selection of the ceramic materials. Fused silica ceramics will transform to a crystalline silica upon cooling and lose the needed expansion characteristics while aluminas can be cooled to room temperature and re-heated for pouring if desired. The firing step will also burn any remaining wax trapped in corners or such of the shell."}
{"text": "Historical Items Showing 3 of 4 View All Contributed by: Ambajejus Boom House Museum Date: circa 1950 Location: T1 R9 WELS Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: circa 1940 The history of a town bordered by the Kennebec and Sandy Rivers as depicted by students from Skowhegan Area Middle School working in close proximity with members of the Skowhegan Historical Society. Exhibits include the Skowhegan Island, farming, log drives, Benedict Arnold\u2019s March, early settlement, Bloomfield Academy, Lakewood Theater, and the Abenakis. The history of Farmington as depicted by representatives from Farmington Historical Society, Farmington Public Library, Center for Community GIS, University of Maine at Farmington, and the Mallett School. Topics covered include education, culture, early settlers, important residents, agriculture, and a special section on maps."}
{"text": "World's Second Most Popular Sport Cricket is a locally popular recognized sport in Special Olympics. The first international Special Olympics cricket tournament was hosted in India in 2006. There are over 81,000 Special Olympics athletes participating in Cricket. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the runs scored by the batting team."}
{"text": "A farmer has a supply of chemical fertilizer of type A which contains 10% nitrogen and 5% phosphoric acid, and type B which contains 6% nitrogen and 10% phosphoric acid. After testing the soil conditions of the field, it was found that atleast 14 kg of nitrogen and 14 kg of phosphoric acid is required for producing a good crop. The fertilizer of type A costs Rs.5 per kg and the type B costs Rs.3 per kg. How many kg of each type of the fertilizer should be used to meet the requirement at the minimum possible cost? Using L.P.P. solve the above problem graphically."}
{"text": "If you search the web, read published genealogies or the official biography of President Herbert Hoover, everywhere you\u2019ll find that his ancestor was from Ellerstadt, Palatinate, Germany. But did you know that he was initially identified as the Andreas Huber from Trippstadt, Palatinate, Germany? Or that he might actually be from Ittlingen, landkreis Heilbronn, Baden, Germany? In this article, I\u2019ll examine the past and present thought on this Andreas Huber\u2019s German origins and the impact it has on identifying the origins of my ancestor Andreas Huber. A list of Huber immigrants to Pennsylvania between 1728 and 1768 taken from the Pennsylvania Archives, Series II, Volume XVII, \u201cNames of Foreigners who took the Oath of Allegiance, 1727-1775.\u201d"}
{"text": "The U.S. Bureau of Mines is conducting research on a computer- assisted mining machine. Such a machine holds great promise for increased productivity and improved health and safety in the working section. A key element of such a machine is a coal interface detection (cid) system that can distinguish coal from noncoal material, no matter how complex the geology. Although much research has been done in the past by others in this area, there is still no general solution to the problem. Present Bureau cid research is focused on adaptive signal discrimination methods for analyzing the vibration of the mining machine, advanced infrared thermography, modern video systems, natural gamma emissions, advanced radar methods, and geological conditions. It appears that a suite of sensors with associated data analysis may result in a practical system."}
{"text": "Music in Milton's Hymn Abstract:Milton's Hymn of the Morning of Christ's Nativity can be divided into two sections, with an introduction, a transitional passage and a coda. This essay focuses on the first main section, showing how our appreciation of the poem can be enriched by an understanding of the musical traditions to which it relates, and then considers the \u2018musica cattiva\u2019 or hidden music of the second half of the poem. Document Type: Original Article Publication date: 1991-12-01"}
{"text": "Try out one of the lessons! The \"Colonial Worker's Web\" is an engaging hands-on activity for elementary students. It helps students compare specialization and interdependence in today's economy to colonial times. Get out your ball of yarn and get ready to sit on the floor! Correlations with the Common - Common Core Standards for each lesson in Adventures in Economics and US History Volume III: The - Common Core Statndards for each lesson in Adventures in the Stock Market - Common Core Standards fro each lesson in Puppet Economics (If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download the program for free.)"}
{"text": "Friday, June 11, 2010 June 11, 2010 : Horseshoe Crab Limulus polyphemus, known as the horseshoe crab or Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a marinecheliceratearthropod. Despite its name, it is more closely related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions than to crabs. Horseshoe crabs are most commonly found in the Gulf of Mexico and along the northern Atlantic coast of North America. A main area of annual migration is Delaware Bay, although stray individuals are occasionally found in Europe. The other three species in the family Limulidae are also called horseshoe crabs. The Japanese horseshoe crab (Tachypleus tridentatus) is found in the Seto Inland Sea, and is considered an endangered species because of loss of habitat. Two other species occur along the east coast of India: Tachypleus gigas and Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda. All four are quite similar in form and behavior."}
{"text": "We used 3,670 reciveries from 32,647 bandings of mallards in southwestern Saskatchewan during 1956-59 to estimate the probability of surviving from the local, flightless stage to the flighted, immature stage. The probability of surviving from the local to the immature stage was 0.84 +/- 0.05 (SE) for males and females. The geographic distribution of direct recoveries was similar for the birds banded as local and immature. Probabilities of surivival for banded mallards can only be estimated from late summer to late summer. The estimate of survival from local to immature stage fills a gap in our knowledge of mallard mortality from female-brood breakup to the time of banding in late summer. Additional publication details Mallard survival from local to immature stage in southwestern Saskatchewan"}
{"text": "The following questions were developed by Dr. Jerry Ward for the short story Down by the Riverside by Richard Wright. ~ Maggie 1. What is the moral conundrum in this story? 2. Does the story seem to have unusual significance if we compare reactions to the Mississippi River flood of 1927 with those evidenced in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the breaking of the levees in New Orleans in 2005? 3. Why are the military officials so insensitive to Mann's grief over the death of his wife? Why is Mann addressed as \u201cboy\u201d? 4. Why does Mann rescue Mrs. Heartfield and her two children when he knows they will identify him as the person who murdered Mr. Heartfield? 5. Why does Mann decide to die before the agents of justice can kill him? What is the significant difference between his decision and the one Silas makes in Long Black Song?"}
{"text": "More of those WPC practice puzzles. This puzzle type was present in the Dutch Delight round. Place digits 1\u20133 in the grid so that in each row and column, each digit appears three times. Numbers in grey cells do not share an edge with a cell containing the same number. Numbers in white cells share an edge with at least one cell containing the same number. Cells that are not painted grey should be considered as white. Rated \u2013 Medium"}
{"text": "Get your kiddos exploring character traits with this selection of 30 graphic organizers. Students will be asked to find 3, 4, or 5 character traits for one character in the book or story they are reading. They will also write a page number where the character displayed each trait. After the graphic organizer is finished, children can use their information to write a short character sketch on the template provided. I have also included a template for students to use to list character traits from A to Z. Want to get a quick peek? Grab this freebie sampler! Character Traits Sampler Be sure to check out other curriculum materials by using the custom categories or just taking a few minutes to browse through my store. Just follow me to receive notifications of new learning packets I am creating for your classroom and mine."}
{"text": "Meaning of sensationalism Pronunciation: (sen-s\u0101'shu-nl-iz\"um), [key] - subject matter, language, or style producing or designed to produce startling or thrilling impressions or to excite and please vulgar taste. - the use of or interest in this subject matter, language, or style: The cheap tabloids relied on sensationalism to increase their circulation. - the doctrine that the good is to be judged only by the gratification of the senses. - the doctrine that all ideas are derived from and are essentially reducible to sensations. - sensationalism (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "valley of the plain the ancient name of the \"king's dale\" (q.v.), or Kidron, on the north side of Jerusalem ( Genesis 14:17 ). M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely. Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. \"Entry for Shaveh, Valley of\". \"Easton's Bible Dictionary\"."}
{"text": "7. The Archive Room The Archives room could be called the records room. It is where all the newspapers, books, manuscripts, photographs and special (paper) collections are kept. It is here that all of the paper records and also the objects (artifacts) are catalogued (indexed) in a special computer program so that information can be found when it is requested. Archives work is done throughout the year by volunteers. In the summer, when the museum is open, this work is also done by students who are trained for the work. The students also greet visitors, do tours and sell some souvenirs."}
{"text": "Part the First of the General Survey of England and Wales Whilst Kent had been surveyed first, it was engraved and published by Faden. Essex was the second surveyed and the first county to be engraved and published by The Surveyors of His Majesty's Ordnance, which from 1810 stated calling itself The Ordnance Survey on maps. The county was covered in four sheets, numbers 47 (north west), 48 (NE), 1 (SW) and 2 (SE). These were sold separately, and as a single very large \"county set\". It appears that whilst the military were the driving force in getting the surveying done and the sheets published, there was some idea that the public would want a \"County Set\" for each county, as that is how maps had been sold up to that time. These died out after a couple more counties were published."}
{"text": "Body's Response to Stress Stress- the subjective experience of a lack of fit between a person and their environment. Acute stress: The Sympathomedullary Pathway The Sympathomedullary pathway is the influence of the SNS and adrenal medulla prepares the body for flight or fight when faced with an acute stressor. Acute stressors arouse the autonomic (automatic) nervous system(ANS). The ANS is a necessary system as some bodily functions such as the heart beat would work very well if we had to think about them. The ANS is divided into the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic branch. SNS arouses an animal to be ready for flight or fight, the parasympathetic branch\u2026"}
{"text": "What is the significance of the toad in Tuck Everlasting? The toad in Tuck Everlasting symbolizes Winnie's unreadiness to grow up, including her hesitance about becoming immortal. Winnie chooses to confide in the toad when she is feeling lonely as there is no one else to talk to. However, she betrays her friendship with the toad when she uses the vial of magic spring water on the toad, rather than herself. The toad also represents Winnie's fear of humans becoming immortal and by giving the spring water to the toad, projects that humans are not ready for such responsibilities that may come with becoming immortal. Update this section! You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this section.Update this section After you claim a section you\u2019ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback."}
{"text": "Library Home || Full Table of Contents || Suggest a Link || Library Help |Course syllabi, lesson plans, homework, and objectives. Visit \"Tangrams and Other Games\" for an interactive tangram story and a Flash presentation on how to develop an understanding of functions through the use of the motion sensor.| |Levels:||Elementary, Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12)| |Resource Types:||Lesson Plans and Activities, Topic Tools, Web Interactive/Java| |Math Topics:||Basic Algebra, Matrices, Systems of Linear Equations, Exponents/Roots, Patterns/Relationships, Conic Sections and Circles, Triangles and Other Polygons, Transformational Geometry, Functions, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, Literature/Poetry, Population| \u00a9 1994- The Math Forum at NCTM. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Thank you for visiting nature.com. You are using a browser version with limited support for CSS. To obtain the best experience, we recommend you use a more up to date browser (or turn off compatibility mode in Internet Explorer). Electromyography (EMG) is a method to record the electrical activity of skeletal muscle. It uses a thin needle electrode inserted into the muscle through the skin and can be used to diagnose neurological and other disorders that affect muscle function."}
{"text": "The beauty of teaching children how to let go at an early age is that they might not get so stuck in a rut later in life. It will also help them to have greater balance when it comes to choosing friends, and making choices while among friends. This is something they will not learn in school, but only through stories and activities. Cokoa\u2019s Journey is a children\u2019s book about letting go. It is written as a parable. Cokoa, a poodle, learns with his friends the seven secrets for letting go of stuff on purpose. Click on the picture of the baby on the toilet to learn how you can make a difference."}
{"text": "Most fresh-water slugs are edible if they are thoroughly cooked to kill any parasites and bacteria they may carry, some of which are extremely harmful to humans. Slugs also feed on poisonous mushrooms and should be fed lettuce, bran or meal for a week to detoxify before being consumed.Continue Reading When collecting slugs, wear gloves to prevent direct skin contact, and wash hands thoroughly afterward to avoid contracting parasites and disease. Some members of the slug family are considered fine-tasting delicacies, such as certain snails. Others reportedly taste bad, or have very little flavor, no matter how they are prepared. Before cooking slugs, remember to immerse them in equal parts water and vinegar until they are dead and their mucus has been released.Learn more about Slugs & Snails"}
{"text": "This is a game to help students to work on their understanding of Similes and Metaphors. It can be used after a unit or mini-unit on Figurative Language, or depending on the grade level throughout the year as review. -Teacher Led Small Groups *Could even be used as a springboard for elaboration in writing. Aligns with the following Common Core State Standard:"}
{"text": "With Russian neurophysiologist Vladimir Bekhterev (1857-1927), the eponymous Mendel-Bekhterev reflex is named, which is flexion of the toes caused by percussion of the upper surface of the foot, a sign of lesions of the pyramidal tract. Mendel was a critic of Sigmund Freud (1856-1939). He mentioned that Freud's psychoanalytical teachings offered a valuable perspective, however he believed that they contained excessive exaggeration and fantasy. He was also repulsed by some aspects of Freud's views on sexuality. Mendel was an outspoken opponent of Hermann Oppenheim (1858-1919), regarding the latter's theory of psychic changes perpetrated by organic disturbances within the brain due to psychological trauma. |This article about a German person in the field of medicine is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "This is a reissue of Professor Batchelor's text on the theory of turbulent motion, which was first published by Cambridge Unviersity Press in 1953. It continues to be widely referred to in the professional literature of fluid mechanics, but has not been available for several years. This classic account includes an introduction to the study of homogeneous turbulence, including its mathematic representation and kinematics. Linear problems, such as the randomly-perturbed harmonic oscillator and turbulent flow through a wire gauze, are then treated. The author also presents the general dynamics of decay, universal equilibrium theory, and the decay of energy-containing eddies. There is a renewed interest in turbulent motion, which finds applications in atmospheric physics, fluid mechanics, astrophysics, and planetary science."}
{"text": "Wall-E is a movie about future Earth. Humans have ruined Earth and live on a spaceship. Wall-E is a robot left on Earth to clean up. The humans are in terrible shape. They are over weight and stuck in chairs where robots and computers do everything for them. This assignment is designed to highlight the technology in the movie and identify the intended benefit and unintended consequences of the technology. It is followed with a writing prompt."}
{"text": "This chambered long cairn stands on a low rocky knoll in what was a forestry commission plantation, although the trees have been recently cleared. Although almost all the cairn material has been robbed away, it is thought that the cairn would have originally been about one hundred feet long running northeast-southwest with a chamber at each end. The two chambers were excavated between 1963 and 1965, before the forest was planted. Three megaliths of the southwest chamber remain, indicating that the chamber was about 14 feet long. The side slabs of the northeast chamber remain, and that would have been about 17 feet by 3 feet in floor area. Both chambers were divided into an inner and outer portion. The rim of a neolithic pot and some other small finds were discovered in the northeastern chamber, and part of a flint knife was found in the southwestern chamber."}
{"text": "\u201cIncluding\u201d young children with emotional and behavioral disabilities affects the learning and behavior of their non-disabled classmates, researchers conclude. Other students \u201chad more absences, lower math and reading scores in kindergarten and 1st grade, and were more likely to act out in the classroom or struggle with social skills,\u201d reports Ed Week.It doesn't take a tremendous leap of faith to extend these findings to high school, either. Federal law requires mainstreaming of students with disabilities \u201cto the maximum extent appropriate\u201d. There is a \u201cdirect negative effect,\u201d said researcher Michael A. Gottfried, an associate professor of education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A lack of discipline hurts everyone, too."}
{"text": "Meaning of equilibrium Pronunciation: (\u0113\"kwu-lib'r\u0113-um, ek\"wu-), [key] \u2014 pl. -ri\u2022ums, -ri\u2022a - a state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces. - equal balance between any powers, influences, etc.; equality of effect. - mental or emotional balance; equanimity: The pressures of the situation caused her to lose her equilibrium. - the condition existing when a chemical reaction and its reverse reaction proceed at equal rates. - equilibrium (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "One of the principal methods for alkene synthesis in the laboratory is the elimination of alkyl halides, alcohols and similar compounds. When an alkyl halide is used, the reaction is called a dehydrohalogenation. Alkenes can be synthesized from alcohols via dehydration, in which case water is lost. For example, the dehydration of ethanol produces ethene: C2H5OH --> C2H4 + H2O"}
{"text": "Decomposition is the word scientists use to describe how materials break down in nature. Can you determine how long it takes for these littered items to decompose? Match the litter on the left with the time it can last in nature. Use the boxes on the left to write your choices. Then use the drop-down menu to check your answers."}
{"text": "Monday, May 9, 2016 Sneaky letters that make more than one sound Sneaky consonant letters are letters that make different sounds- Helpful hints will help children know what sound the letter(s) make and help them correctly decode and read unknown words. The letter c can make the k sound and the s sound. The letter g can make the g sound and the j sound. Sneaky letter bingo cards for the letter c."}
{"text": "During World War I the American Library Association undertook a massive campaign to get reading material in the hands of our soldiers. One of their initiatives to bolster Army libraries was to set-up camp outside the New York Public Library. These images portray the campaign\u2019s efforts and astounding success. The history of these efforts is covered in-depth in the seminal work by Theodore Wesley Koch; Books in the War: The Romance of the Library War Service that was published in 1919 by Houghton Mifflin. In the upper-left corner of the first image above you can see part of the same image used for the cover illustration of Books in War. It is the iconic Books Wanted for our Men in Camp and \u201cOver There\u201d, poster by Charles Buckles Falls, 1918. h\\t to Retronaut for gathering most of these amazing images for their post: Call for book donations, New York Public Library, c.1918 |"}
{"text": "We believe that learning the facts about childhood sexual abuse helps prevent it. Talking about it helps prevent it. Getting involved helps prevent it. The truth is, if childhood sexual abuse can be prevented, it can be stopped. That's why this curriculum exists - to empower adults through awareness and educational programs to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to childhood sexual abuse. This curriculum along with \"Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse\" will satisfy the Texas Legislature's requirement for education on this topic to all who work or volunteer with children. Contact our Community Education Coordinator at 806-740-0251 to discuss a presentation to your agency or organization."}
{"text": "SUMMER BRIDGE ACTIVITIES GRADE 7-8 Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 7\u20148 gives students a head start for their eighth-grade year. Review seventh-grade skills such as proportions and misplaced modifiers while preparing for eighth-grade skills such as square roots and writing in the Customers also purchased... This cheerful Colorful Chalkboard two-sided sca Reinforce good student character traits with th This File Folder Storage:Teal pocket chart feat This 10 Great Ways to Treat Others Chart will m"}
{"text": "Definition of Homalopsidae : a family of venomous opisthoglyphous water snakes of southeastern Asia and northern Australia that are often included as a subfamily in the family Colubridae Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of homalopsidae New Latin, from Homalopsis, type genus (from homal- + -opsis) + -idae Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Homalopsidae? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "I created this packet to supplement a study of the vocabulary words within the text \"The Man Who Named the Clouds\" from Reading Street Unit 3, Week 1 for Fourth Grade. Included is a pre-assessment of student knowledge of the words, a list of words with definitions, a graphic organizer where students can record sentences from the text and create their own for each vocabulary word, a memory game for practice, and a template where students can illustrate their interpretation of each vocabulary word. I hope that this helps someone. I also hope that each person that downloads this product leaves feedback that I can use to help me create future products. Thank you!"}
{"text": "Aquaponics is a method of growing vegetables and rearing fishes together in a recirculating system. In conventional fish farms, ammonia excretions from fishes that are being raised can accumulate in the water that increases the toxicity. The cycle starts with fishes excreting waste, which is broken down into ammonia and releases into the water. High level of ammonia (NH3) is harmful to the fishes. The filter filters out the solid waste and provides a medium for bacteria cultivation.The bacteria converts ammonia to nitrates. Nitrates-rich water is supplied to the plants which are grown hydroponically in trays and ensures healthy growth of the plants. Clean water is then recirculated back into the fish tank via the bell siphon and the cycle repeats."}
{"text": "| Pesticides can be found at microgram levels in ground water or surface water. They usually come from intensive agricultural activities. | The most common pesticides found in water are Atrazine, DDT, lindane, Carbofuran, etc... In case of large amounts or large plant capacities, nanofiltration can be a better adapted technology, avoiding hassle of media replacement. Lenntech can provide tailor made skid mounted or turnkey pesticide removal plant. Pesticides in drinking water guidelines:"}
{"text": "Scope, in reference to horses, can mean three very different things. In horse racing, scope is a term used to describe a horse's potential to improve with age. This usage is common in both the UK and international English.Continue Reading Scope is also used, by way of shortening, to refer to a medical procedure that checks a race horse's airways before a competition. The tool used to examine a horse is called an endoscope, hence the term \"scope.\" The third definition of scope is found within American jump racing and Australian English. Scope here refers to a horse's ability to leap and clear large obstacles, as in a steeplechase or when jumping for show.Learn more about Barnyard Mammals"}
{"text": "So how come the same definition of 'good handwriting' doesn't extend to the computer lab as well? Here's an example :- enter the no5 the square is25 Enter a number :- 5 The square of 5 is 25. Now, obviously, the second program's output looks better. So why does the person who wrote the first program get the same marks as the guy who wrote the second? Why not give more marks because it 'looks nicer'? Never happened to me even once. Even though my programs usually 'look nicer', and my VB forms are all aligned properly. Knock knock. Hello. Computer teachers. How about trying to acquire some 'computer' aesthetics?"}
{"text": "Image Source: Bigfoot, CC BY 2.0, via photopin Inside: Take this bigfoot quiz and test your knowledge about this famous cryptid. Take note: You are now entering the realm of fringe science. Fringe Science and the Search for Bigfoot Bigfoot: They\u2019re big, they\u2019re hairy and they are the creature most people think of when the word cryptozoology is used. What is fringe science, you ask? Cryptozoology and searching for the elusive Bigfoot is definitely in the relmn of fringe science. Part of Native American legend, the beasts have been sighted by many in North America. What do you know about these mysterious cryptids? I hollered at him, and he took off running. It happened so quick, I didn\u2019t have time to be scared,\u201d Whitstine said. \u201cI don\u2019t know what it was, but it had big feet.\u201d \u2013Earl Whitstin"}
{"text": "Sometimes in writing poetry, saying something succinctly, can add to the expression. This might work well for topics that are slightly heavier in tone. For example, if a poet wanted to write about something significant, like a tornado, sometimes a succinct poem can add increased significance to the tone of the poem. For this poetry form, the form is one line that contains fifteen or less words. The idea, is that using one line with limited words to express something, like a tornado, is a much different expression, than using, for example, twenty lines. The poem will sound different. The idea is that having only one line, only one short way to express something, could, hopefully, add significance to the tone of the expression."}
{"text": "This page needs serious attention! ||This article does not currently meet the standards set at | Park Pedia: The Jurassic Park Wiki. Please feel free to edit it, and pose any questions you might have on the article's talk page. Weather and Dinosaurs: Take photos of dinosaurs during a heatwave and thunderstorm to study their behavior in weather to conduct InGen researching. Island and start settingsEdit The island is medium-sized but large enough to contain herds of several different herbivores and carnivores such as Stegosaurus and Velociraptor. Take photos from each dinosaurs in the objectives during the heatwave and the thunderstorm. Drive slowly and take pictures of each dinosaurs at a fair distances."}
{"text": "You can connect a laptop to a cable modem using an Ethernet or USB cable, depending on the type of ports the laptop and modem have. Alternatively, connect to the modem wirelessly by using a router.Continue Reading Establish a wired connection by plugging one end of an Ethernet or USB cable into the appropriate port on the laptop. Plug the other end into the modem's USB or Ethernet port. For a wireless connection, you must purchase a router. Connect it to the cable modem using an Ethernet cable. A WiFi-enabled laptop should find the network automatically. If the laptop isn't WiFi-enabled, purchase and install a wireless network card to give the laptop WiFi capability.Learn more about Internet & Networking"}
{"text": "The Fundamental Theorem is \"fundamental\" because it links the two distinct branches of calculus, derivatives and integrals. As you can see above, it is split into two parts. Here's what I mean by \"take it-stick it-D it\". Look at this example, first: -- | f(t) dt Taking-sticking-D-ing is a phrase that was \"patented\" by my high school math teacher, Mr. Noeth. In this example, t is the variable of integration. To T-S-D, you take that end limit (\"take it\"), replace the variable of integration with it (\"stick it\"), and take the derivative WRT x of it (\"D it\"). So you have: f(u(x)) * -- Note that you can use any variables, not just x and t."}
{"text": "FiReaNGeL writes: \"University of Delaware researchers have developed an inexpensive, nonchlorine-based technology that can remove harmful microorganisms, including viruses, from drinking water. The new technology could dramatically improve the safety of drinking water around the globe, particularly in developing countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over a billion people \u2014 one-sixth of the world's population \u2014 lack access to safe water supplies. Four billion cases of diarrheal disease occur worldwide every year, resulting in 1.8 million deaths, primarily infants and children in developing countries. Eighty-eight percent of this disease is attributed to unsafe water supplies, inadequate sanitation and hygiene.\""}
{"text": "This is a 1-page outline for Thematic Essay topic #5 from my US History Regents Guide packet. That resource has empty outline boxes that correlate to each of the 20 possible thematic essay topics on the New York State US History Regents exam. This is the specific information for Thematic Essay possibility #5. Topic 5/20 = The Cold War Examples chosen = The Marshall Plan & the Vietnam War To find more relevant and in-depth information on these examples, download my US Reading Guides (The Marshall Plan = Unit 27, The Vietnam War = Unit 31) This outline shows how the body section of the essay should be constructed. An in-depth explanation of how to write introductions and conclusions, as well as sample intros and conclusions, can also be found in my US History Regents Guide"}
{"text": "Posted: 13 Jan 2011 10:03 PM PST What defines the \u201clargest hurricane\u201d? Is it wind speed? Value of damage? Number of deaths? This article summarizes the \u201clargest hurricanes\u201d in United States history from three perspectives. Storms from Florida, Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi were on the largest hurricanes list."}
{"text": "Floridian nature and while some of them are deadly most are not. The Red Rat Snake, often called the corn snake in Florida, live near pinelands, hardwood hammocks, swamps, agricultural fields, and residential areas. Corn snakes are one of the most colorful snakes in Florida. Adult Red rat Snakes are orangish-brown with black bordered orange, red, or brownish blotches. The belly usually is a black and white checkerboard pattern, though orange may also be present. The underside of the tail has 2 black stripes. Adult red rat snakes reach a length of 18-44 inches. Red rat Snakes are found throughout peninsular Florida. The species ranges west to Louisiana to north to southern New Jersey."}
{"text": "Meaning of interlocutor Pronunciation: (in\"tur-lok'yu-tur), [key] - a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue. - the man in the middle of the line of performers in a minstrel troupe, who acts as the announcer and banters with the end men. - a person who questions; interrogator. - interlocutor (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Have Some Fun with Your Food OK, it\u2019s obviously not a burger and fries, but who wouldn\u2019t smile at this great presentation? The US government recommends several servings of fruit a day, and what they mean by that is whole fruit (OK, or sliced \u2014 but not processed). Fruits contain sugars, and whole fruits also contain dietary fiber. Fiber helps keep the gut healthy \u2014 and it slows digestion, helping to keep you feeling fuller for longer. This is why whole fruits are always a better choice than juices \u2014 juices strip out the fiber that is a big part of the whole point of eating fruit in the first place!"}
{"text": "Matt Skinner, professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, marvels at Acts 2 and how Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost describes a church of prophets -- a church made up of believers whose job it is to interpret how God is at work in the world and in one another's lives. Well, it depends on whose Bible you are talking about. If you are a mainline Protestant, that is, not Roman Catholic, your Bible is made up of two parts, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament is organized into four parts: the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Writings, and the Prophets. - The Pentateuch is the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. You may also hear it referred to as the Torah. - The Historical Books \u2026"}
{"text": "posted by cha . Terrence normally uses seven-eighths teaspoon of dried basil to make his own salad dressing. He decides to change the recipe to use less dried basil. He decides that the flavor is perfect when using a total of three-fourths teaspoon. Write a subtraction equation that could be used to determine the amount of basil, b, Terrence excluded. Solve for b. Describe your steps. (7/8)-(3/4)= x ----equation (3/4) = (6/8) (7/8)- (6/8) = (1/8)"}
{"text": "For transverse waves the motion is up and down while the wave moves forward. Example include water waves, electromagnetic waves, S-waves. In longitudinal (compressional) waves the motion is back and forth in the same direction the wave travels. Sound waves and P-waves are examples. The same equations and behavior applies to all types of waves."}
{"text": "Education used to be about transfer of information from teacher to student. Now there is too much information available in the world. Much of this information is being used by people trying to sell us something: an idea, a product, a political agenda, a way of seeing our entire country. New Hampton School's Junior Urban Adventure attempts to turn around this notion of one-way education in the same way that Web 2.0 is changing the way we think about the web. Students will learn to ask questions, make meaning from the glut of information available to them and engage, upload and maybe even start to solve some of the world's problems. Monday, October 8, 2007 A Powerful Video Thanks to a fellow teacher, I was able to watch (and be moved by) this video. It is called \"Education 2.0.\" Here is what the author says:"}
{"text": "These reader response trifold questions are based on the reading selection ' Second Day First Impressions ' - in the McGraw Hill Wonders Reading Anthology for Unit One Week One. It has the following - 1. 3 pages of questions ( tri folds) in 3 columns/sections 2. Answer keys for tri folds 3. Summary writing 4. Summary writing graphic organizer 5. Writing prompts 6. Compare and Contrast writing activity 7. Text to Self writing activity 8. Genre writing activity 9. Extend the story writing activity 10. Author's purpose activity 11. Vocabulary words and meanings matching sheet 12. Synonyms and antonyms chart You can use these activities during literature circles or in your centers, or even during guided reading. The questions have components of Blooms Taxonomy and meet the requirements of the Common Core Standards."}
{"text": "About GIS technology What is GIS technology? Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is a powerful location-based analytics tool which reveals valuable insights no other technology can deliver. By mapping and analysing data from a wide variety of sources, the technology provides a fresh, visual representation of your business information, and reveals patterns and trends which would otherwise remain hidden. This previously unattainable insight \u2013 known as location intelligence \u2013 enables staff at all levels to make confident, evidence-based decisions that positively impact productivity, efficiency and profits."}
{"text": "THEORY OF OPERATION - CONTINUED MAST HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Lift Cylinder. The lift cylinder is a ram-type cylinder that moves up by oil pressure and moves down by gravity. The extended part of the cylinder is completely filled with oil. Tilt Cylinders. Two double-acting tilt cylinders both extend and retract by hydraulic pressure. These cylinders control the forward and backward tilt angle of the mast. Side Shift Cylinder. A double-acting side shift cylinder controls the side shift of the forks and tophandler with respect to the center line of the machine. Side Tilt Cylinder. This double-acting cylinder rotates the forks and tophandler."}
{"text": "A photon does not experience time since it moves at the speed of light. time stops for it . however we can continue to measure the time for which the photon moves from one point to another and are able to observe it move from one point to another. so how is it at the event horizon when something is being pulled at the speed of light into a black hole we cannot see it being pulled into the event horizon and passing the event horizon. the explanation that is given is that no amount of time can pass that will be enough for us to observe this. but just like the photon time has stopped for the one being pulled not the observer so shouldn\u2019t we be able to observe the object move into the black hole ? Asked Muntasir Hossain"}
{"text": "This activity is a cootie catcher (or fortune teller) for learning or revising colors in Spanish. This is a great way to have students review their Spanish vocabulary and not even realize that they are learning! They will be engaged and excited with this addictive activity. A second copy is included if you would like students to fill the translation for each color. Folding and playing directions are also included. Check out our other Spanish Vocab Cootie Catchers! Please don\u2019t forget to rate this product and provide feedback to earn credits that you can use toward future purchases on TpT. Also be sure to visit my store and FOLLOW ME to see my new products and hear about upcoming sales!"}
{"text": "Voluminous intraplate volcanic areas such as the Deccan Trapps of India, the Columbia Plateau basalts, the Paran\u00e1 Basin lavas, and the Siberian Trapps are called \"flood basalt\" provinces. there, lava flows comprising hundreds of thousands of cubic kilometers of magma erupted in a short time period and quickly covered tens of thousands of square kilometers. Individual, usually horizontal lava flows may reach up to fifty meter thickness. Volcanic hot-spot activity can often be related to flood basalt provinces. Those flood basalts are thought to have been generated by rapidly rising hot mantle plumes."}
{"text": "Clark, Septima (1898\u20131987) Known as the \u201cGrandmother of the American Civil Rights Movement,\u201d she was the vice president of the Charleston chapter of the NAACP and a strong civic activist. Barred from teaching in Charleston, she developed the Citizenship Schools, teaching basic literacy skills so that people would be able to register to vote. She worked closely with W. E. B. Du Bois and the SCLC that adopted the program in 1961. Clark was active within the YWCA and taught in public schools for most of her life."}
{"text": "Meaning of poleax Pronunciation: (p\u014dl'aks\"), [key] \u2014 n., pl. v., -ax\u2022es -axed, -ax\u2022ing. - a medieval shafted weapon with blade combining ax, hammer, and apical spike, used for fighting on foot. - an ax, usually with a hammer opposite the cutting edge, used in stunning and slaughtering animals. - an ax with both a blade and a hook, formerly used in naval warfare to assist sailors in boarding vessels. - to strike down or kill with or as if with a poleax. - poleax (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Plank exercise helps to make the core body, upper and lower parts strong. No equipment is needed to do this, it just need space and time. It creates more flexibility in body muscles. How To Do A Plank - Start a press up position. - Bend your elbows to put your weight on forearms - Form a straight body from shoulders to ankles. - Start sucking your belly button into your spine and engage full body. - Hold your body in the position for the prescribed time."}
{"text": "Chris, please help me. I didn\u2019t figure out the sentence. In line 54, why was it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to whole families, only to end as a heap of feathers feet up, on the bottom of the cage? Although I read the key poin you wrote, I still didn\u2019t understand the meaning of the sentence. Thank you. -->Why should birds that sing beautifully and make whole families happy have to die and end up lying with their feet up in the air, on the bottom of the cage? the sentence underlined refers to \"it\" (\u540c\u4f4d\u8a9e)"}
{"text": "What is Sacramento County Doing about Pandemic Influenza? Sacramento County Public Health is collaborating with agencies that are monitoring the spread of avian influenza among migratory birds and domesticated poultry. We are also monitoring the reports of human cases and deaths caused by this virus throughout the world. No human cases or bird cases of avian influenza have yet occurred in the United States. Locally, Sacramento County Public Health is conducting surveillance in hospital Intensive Care Units for severely ill patients who could have influenza or its complications. We are educating our government officials, health care providers, first responders, businesses and the community about pandemic influenza and the possible effects of it, and most importantly, what we can do to protect ouselves."}
{"text": "Article IV Section 3 clause 2 there are no powers to incorporate anything. The clause merely state: \u201cThe Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulation respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States; \u2026\u201d [emphasis added] The federal Government\u2019s incorporated powers under Article I of the Constitution have been established within the 10 square mile area of Washington DC. All the unincorporated federal powers are referred to as federalism and they include agencies like Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Health and Human Services, Internal Revenue Service, etc, operate outside the 10 mile area of Washington D.C. These agencies get their powers from the people who have volunteered into a contract known as \u201cpublic policy\u201d of the unincorporated social security association under Article IV Section 3 clause 2."}
{"text": "ALEX Lesson Plans Thinkfinity Lesson Plans Subject: Science - Ecology - Social Studies - Geography - Social Studies - Urban Studies Title: Coastal Development Description: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students examine two maps that illustrate the tendency for people in the United States to settle near the coasts. They use the Internet to research some environmental impacts on coastal ecosystems and conclude by writing reports on steps that are being taken to mitigate these impacts in specific parts of the country. Thinkfinity Partner: National Geographic Education Grade Span: 9,10,11,12"}
{"text": "Latticed Heath Chiasmia clathrata (Linnaeus, 1758)[Synonyms: Semiothisa clathrata] Wingspan 20-25 mm. Quite a variable species, with several named forms and subspecies, and the ground colour varying from yellowish to white. It occurs in a range of open habitats, including moorland, grassland and waste ground, and is widely distributed through most of Britain. There are usually two generations, especially in the south, flying in May and June, and August and September, and the species flies by day as well as at night. The larvae feed on lucerne (Medicago sativa) and clover (Trifolium)."}
{"text": "Start the year off with one of Shakespeare\u2019s favorite forms. Write a sonnet, a poem comprising fourteen lines that incorporates the following rhyme scheme: a-b-a-b, c-d-c-d, e-f-e-f, g-g. (For example, the words at the end of the first and third lines rhyme, etc.) Before you begin, flip through any book and select seven words at random. Use these words, or variations of them, in the poem. Find details about every creative writing competition\u2014including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, grants for translators, and more\u2014that we\u2019ve published in the Grants & Awards section of Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it in the Writing Contests database, the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere."}
{"text": "This is the blog for the Waitsfield Elementary School Art Program in Waitsfield Vermont. This site is maintained by Nora McDonough. It contains photographs and information about past and current art projects completed at all levels, K-6. What is repetition, pattern, and rhythm? How do they relate to each other? Repetition refers to one object or shape repeated; pattern is a combination of elements or shapes repeated in a recurring and regular arrangement; rhythm--is a combination of elements repeated, but with variations."}
{"text": "Welcome to Lincoln Street School\u2019s Science Club! You will find information here about science club days as well as additional resources and videos for science activities and learning opportunities. For more resources related to all subjects, visit our links and resources page. Science Standards addressed during Science Club Find lessons that demonstrate Newton\u2019s laws of motion in action. 3rd \u2013 5th Grade: Find activities and lessons related to magnets and electricity in Frankenstein\u2019s Lightning Laboratory. Kindergarten \u2013 2nd Grade: Learn about disappearing water, have \u201cfun with ice\u201d and explore the properties of materials."}
{"text": "Glucose is the major source of energy for the brain, nervous system, muscles, and many other body\u2019s processes. When glucose levels are low, decision-making, critical thinking, willpower, and self-control can be impaired. Go easy on simple carbs (especially white sugar, flour, rice, and processed foods made from them) in favor of healthier complex carbs, the preferred source. They can help you maintain your weight in an optimum range as you need smaller amounts to feel satisfied and feel full longer, as compared to foods containing simple sugars and high-fructose corn syrup). Natural food sources of glucose include whole grains, legumes, and vegetables. Examples of high-starch veggies are corn, zucchini, and squash. Low-starch veggies include tomatoes and onions, asparagus and celery, mushrooms, cauliflower, green beans, cabbage, cucumbers, and red and green peppers, etc."}
{"text": "THE Antarctic glacier that most worries scientists is melting at a much faster rate than expected. Pine Island Glacier, west Antarctica's largest, has thinned four times more quickly over a decade than anticipated. British scientists say this has serious implications for the rise in global sea levels. Ice currently held back by the glacier would lift global sea levels by about 30 centimetres if it melted, said Leeds University researcher Andrew Shepherd. ''[The] Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's sea level projections will need to be revised,'' he said. The panel's 2007 prediction of a sea level rise of up to 59 centimetres by 2095 cautioned that there should be an allowance for another 10 to 20 centimetres from polar ice sheets. The giant glacier, which is grounded, is unlike Antarctica's floating ice shelves whose recent collapses did not directly affect sea levels."}
{"text": "Fish and other aquatic organisms, both freshwater and marine, have evolved for millions of years in a natural electrically grounded environment. Since many of the fishes physiological functions (e.g. lateral line system) are electrical in nature, one could assume that a certain degree of stress would result by placing the fish in an ungrounded environment, such as an aquarium. The presence of low induced voltages in aquariums (especially marine) from close contact to unshielded equipment (powerheads, heaters, lights, etc.) is also cause for concern. Many have suggested that Lateral Line/Hole in the Head (LLHH) disease is caused by or aggravated by these induced voltages. Ti-Ground effectively provides a pathway for these electrical currents to leave your aquarium. Ti-Ground is constructed from commercially pure titanium, which is non-corrosive and harmless to your aquarium inhabitants."}
{"text": "Advanced Options \u2013 Plates Spectra from the SDSS are obtained by sending light from the target through fiber optic cables to a spectrograph. In the SDSS-III Survey, one thousand objects are analyzed at a time. The 1000 fiber optic cables are held in a precise location by fitting them into a hole drilled in an aluminum plate. The section of the sky captured by one plate is outlined when you select Plates from Advanced Options. The image on this page is zoomed out by a factor of 256 to reveal the plate boundaries. As you can see, the plates overlap. In combination with the Objects with spectra option selected from Drawing options, an astronomer can see that there are objects in the database that may have more than one spectrum. How might looking at two spectra for the same object be useful?"}
{"text": "Tonsil stones can easily look like white spots on the tonsils. They form in small pocket-like structures in the tonsils called tonsillar crypts. The pockets collect bacteria, dead cells, food particles and mucus caused by post nasal drip. Because they're usually white, off-white, or yellow-white in color, people who have tonsil stones frequently complain of white spots on their tonsils, especially as the stones grow larger and protrude from the tonsils. Doctors estimate about six percent or more of the general population suffers from tonsil stones at some point."}
{"text": "Upper Elementary (2nd \u2013 4th grade) This year we are using a new program \u201cSigns of Our Faith: Being UU Every Day\u201d. It guides children to do their best to live faithful lives every day. It presents fourteen traits or values that most Unitarian Universalist love, including the quest for knowledge, reverence for life, supporting one another on our faith journeys, and public witness. Children examine how their lives do and can exhibit these traits and values, and come to understand that their faith is a living faith whose histories and teachings are fortifications for living faithfully in a complex world."}
{"text": "Definition of flying gurnard : any of several marine fishes (family Dactylopteridae) that resemble gurnards and have large pectoral fins allowing them to glide above the water for short distances First Known Use of flying gurnard Learn More about flying gurnard Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about flying gurnard Seen and Heard What made you want to look up flying gurnard? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Crosswords Printables > School Crossword Puzzles > Spanish Crossword Puzzles > Basic Level Crossword Basic Level Crossword We hope you enjoy your crossword puzzle that you have selected! Remember to check our more of our Christmas Crossword Puzzles and share them with your friends. If you are a parent or teacher, print as many as you'd like and use them for extra learning practice and fun activities! Have fun and learn Spanish with this new crossword puzzle consisting of basic level .You will be surprise at how quickly you learn Espanola. This crossword consists of a few words Across(A) and a few words Down(D). Review the clues for each word and fill in the corresponding boxes with the letters that spell out the word! Download or Print PDF! |See More Spanish Crossword Puzzles|"}
{"text": "|This article is a stub. Help us to expand it by contributing your knowledge. For county and town page guidelines, visit U.S. County Page Content Suggestions.| Rochester is a town in Massachusetts. It was formed in 1686 and was previously called Scippicam. It can be found in Plymouth county. For more information, contact the county at 1 Constitution Way, Rochester 02770. On the attached map, Rochester is shown as 24 in Plymouth county. For information about the state of Massachusetts see Massachusetts Family History Research."}
{"text": "\u201cThe maka\u02bb\u0101inana were the planters and fishers who lived on (ma) the (ka) lands (\u2018\u0101ina;) the final na is a plural substantive.\u201d Or, they may be viewed as maka (eye) \u2018\u0101ina (land) \u2013 \u2018the eyes of the land.\u2019 Pukui notes the name literally translates to \u2018people that attend the land.\u2019 \u201cThey were the commoners who were a class distinct and apart from the ali\u02bbi, or class of chiefs, the temple kahuna or priests, koa or warriors, and konohiki or overseers.\u201d The rulers were set apart from the general populace, the maka\u02bb\u0101inana, by an elaborate, strictly enforced series of kapu or restrictions. The maka\u02bb\u0101inana made up the largest segment of the population. In addition to their work as the planters and the fishermen they were the craftsmen and the soldiers. They were the major source of manpower."}
{"text": "A deep understanding of the meaning of multiplication is necessary for comprehending word problems. I enjoy teaching multiplication in a hands-on way using blocks or other manipulatives. Then, I progress to the visual form of what multiplication means. Above is a wall chart that I created when I began teaching students about multiplication. I created task cards that teach and review multiplication to extend the review. This set of task card also comes with a printable box to make using them as a math center station or as a take-home activity even easier. Click Here to Access the Task Cards"}
{"text": "The last time I visited in the Rockies was in 1987 but I still remember it clearly today. The Canadian Rockies comprise the Canadian segment of the North American Rocky Mountains. They are the eastern part of the Canadian Cordillera, which is a system of multiple ranges of mountains which runs from the Canadian Prairies to the Pacific Coast. The Canadian Rockies mountain system comprises the southeastern part of this system, laying between the Interior Plains of Alberta and Northeastern British Columbia on the east to the Rocky Mountain Trench of BC on the west. The southern end borders Idaho and Montana of the USA. In geographic terms the boundary is at the Canada/US border, but in geological terms it might be considered to be at Marias Pass in northern Montana. The northern end is at the Liard River in northern British Columbia. oil on jacksons premium stretched canvas"}
{"text": "posted by Ray . A uniform beam of weight 520 N and length 3.4 m is suspended horizontally. On the left it is hinged to a wall; on the right is it supported by a cable bolted to the wall at distance D above the beam. The least tension that will snap the cable is 1200 N. What value of D corresponds to that tension?"}
{"text": "Waste products can generally be classified as follows: Certain bacteria break down biodegradable wastes to non-poisonous substances. These wastes should be properly and efficiently treated. Sometimes biodegradable wastes are recycled. Taking for example, cow-dung may be used for the preparation of gobar gas which gives us heat and light. Compost is another use of recycling biodegradable wastes. But under non-biodegradable wastes, D.D.T., plastics, aluminum wastes etc. are major pollutants. These cannot be made less toxic easily. Steps should be taken to reduce pollution caused by the smoke etc. of vehicles and industries. Radio-active waste is a dangerous pollutant. It should be handled properly and efficiently."}
{"text": "\u8fc7\u53bb\u5f0f: yanked \u8fc7\u53bb\u5206\u8bcd: yanked \u73b0\u5728\u5206\u8bcd: yanking - Tanner yanked the gun free of the arab . - No, the yanks are not quite ready to advance . - He tried to yank his mind back out of fantasy . - Suddenly she caught me by the back of my collar and yanked me from the seat . - Let's imagine tying a rope to a tree and yanking the free end up and down . - Yank lined up some black businessmen to sponsor joe as a professional boxer, and he won four fights . - Please raise the box gently , not yank it up - And yanked the little thingies off before i had to answer - Don ' t yank at the rope . children , it might break - Yank off the bandage the doctor uncovered the wound - pull, or move with a sudden movement; \"He turned the handle and jerked the door open\""}
{"text": "|Even makeup may contain phthalates. | Source: Tiffany Bailey (CC: 2.0) Besides BPA, another hormone-disrupting class of chemical called phthalates has also been shown to increase obesity. These are found in personal care and cosmetic products; plastics and even in medication and supplement coatings. While phthalate exposure is near universal, one study has shown that children with the highest levels of DEHP, one of the phthalates, had five times the risk of obesity compared to children with the lowest levels! Together with BPA and other hormone disrupting chemicals, this may help to explain why the rate of childhood obesity in the USA has grown from 7% in 1980, to over 40% in 2008, with 15% of 6-19 year olds classed as \"obese\". In conclusion, if diet and exercise aren't shifting unwanted weight in you or your child, it may be time to look at what chemicals you are being exposed to."}
{"text": "S1: Bones to DNA Video duration: 1:16 Archaeologist Lauren OShea studies ancient bison DNA. She demonstrates in the lab how a chunk of bone can be broken down into DNA for analysis. DNA tells a history. Its not the written record, she says, but its a biological record of the past."}
{"text": "The roadbed compensates for minor terrain irregularities by filling in low spots, or fills, and cutting through high spots, or cuts. The two types of cuts, sidehill and through, are diagramed in figure 2.2. But where there are fills and cuts, there are slopes; and where there are slopes, there are problems of erosion and stability. In the following subparagraphs, sidehill and through cuts, fills, and slopes are discussed. Figure 2.2. Kinds of Cuts."}
{"text": "Hawthorns provide food and shelter for many species of birds and mammals, and the flowers are important for many nectar-feeding insects. Hawthorns are also used as food plants by the larvae of a large number of Lepidoptera species; Hawsthorns are important for wildlife in winter, particularly thrushes and waxwings; these birds eat the haws and disperse the seeds in their droppings. Riverbank Grape ~ Vitis riparia / ATTRACTS: Squirrels. IMMENSELY VALUABLE TO WILDLIFE! Attracts 100 species of birds, alot of mammals (including Raccoons). Leaves with quinch thirst. Needs a support to grow on. Loves to be planted by a water source, such as a stream. WILL OVERTAKE TREES OR SHRUBS NEARBY, PLANT IN A SECLUDED AREA. Suffers seriously from late Spring freeze, which can eliminate the Grape crop which is a significant loss to wildlife!!!"}
{"text": "Modern Popular Music. Modern Popular Music. Questions What is the difference between \u201cpop\u201d and \u201cpopular\u201d music? According to the article, define \u201cpop\u201d music. What does \u201cPop Music Melting Pot\u201d refer to? What does \u201cart is not a concern\u201d mean? What characterizes a \u201cpure pop\u201d song?. Reading \u201cWhat is pop music\u201d? You be assigned one popular song from the following eras: You will make a Prezipowerpoint including the following information: At your teacher\u2019s discretion, each student will be given the chance to choose one song from the following eras: The song that you choose must:"}
{"text": "This is the oldest known form of tea. Once the tea is plucked it is frequently, but not always, laid out on withering trays where it is exposed to air which causes the cellular structure of the leaf to weaken and become more supple. Immediately after withering green tea is pan fired or steamed to prevent the leaf from oxidizing. Finally, it is rolled to achieve its final shape and then dried in hot air convection ovens to reduce the moisture content to less than 6%. It is then sorted to remove broken pieces and stems. Green and white tea share the distinction of being the healthiest forms of tea. EGCG, an important catechin found in green and white tea is proven to aid in the prevention of cancer and heart disease. For more information on the health benefits of green tea, please see our tea master's article on the subject."}
{"text": "Civil lawsuits are claims in which one person, company or entity sues another. Civil lawsuits are fundamentally different from criminal ones. First, civil lawsuits are not brought by a prosecutor, district attorney or agent of the state, but instead are brought by an individual or an entity (like a corporation). Second, the remedies sought in civil lawsuits are generally limited to monetary damages, whereas criminal cases often lead to jail time. Special rules of court procedure apply to both civil and criminal cases and dictate what evidence is admissible and what must be proven for a plaintiff or a defendant to prevail. Real Estate litigation Breach of Contract"}
{"text": "Increased access to superfast broadband is at the heart of the European Commission\u2019s five-year plan for the digital economy. The European Commission\u2019s Digital Agenda sets out proposals to connect all European citizens to broadband by 2013 and half of the European Union\u2019s population to superfast networks with speeds of up to 100Mbps by 2020. According to the Commission, a third of European citizens, or 150 million people, have never used the internet. Although many are elderly and have no desire or need to access the web , it said that the Continent was also suffering from a lack of skills. It warned that as a result, Europe could fail to fill 700,000 high-tech jobs by 2015. Neelie Kroes, the Digital Affairs Commissioner, also highlighted the\u2026"}
{"text": "The Square Cross Section of a Tetrahedron Library Home || Primary || Math Fundamentals || Pre-Algebra || Algebra || Geometry || Discrete Math || Trig/Calc |Geometry, difficulty level 3. Given a regular tetrahedron with an edgelength of 10, find the area and perimeter of the square cross section and how to get that cross section.| |Please Note: Use of the following materials requires membership. Please see the Problem of the Week membership page for more information.| \u00a9 1994-2012 Drexel University. All rights reserved. The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel University School of Education."}
{"text": "Reducing Power Consumption Using the Border Gateway Protocol In this paper, the authors propose a framework to reduce the aggregate power consumption of the Internet using a collaborative approach between Autonomous Systems (AS). They identify the low-power paths between the AS and then use Traffic Engineering techniques to route packets along the paths. Such low-power paths can be identified by using the available PoWeR-to-bandwidth (PWR) ratio as an additional constraint in the Constrained Shortest Path First algorithm. For re-routing the data traffic through these low-power paths, the inter-AS Traffic Engineered Label Switched Path that spans multiple AS can be used."}
{"text": "Tools and Research - Child Care and Early Education Glossary - The child care & early education glossary defines terms used to describe aspects of child care and early education practice and policy. The glossary defines terms used in conducting social science and policy research - Child Care Information Exchange (CCIE) \u2013 database of articles and research on thousands of early childhood topics (available free to you as a member of this Collaborative) - Mind in the Making - an unprecedented effort to share the science of children\u2019s learning with the general public, families and professionals who work with children and families."}
{"text": "Definition of crop worm : any of several nematode worms (such as members of the genus Capillaria) that invade the mucosa of the crop of domestic poultry Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Seen and Heard What made you want to look up crop worm? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Unformatted text preview: Seeking Compromise When a Dispute is Over an Indivisible Good: Winner-Take-All When whatever is being fought over is indivisible, then the risks of war are HUGE. War, Compromise, and Uncertainty Differences in the uncertainty in the chances of victory between two sides leads to a failure in negotiations and a greater risk for war. War, Compromise, and Commitment Problems Knowing the graet advantages in a FIRST-STRIKE it makes the risk of war greater. Sides have a hard time trusting eachother because both sides are aware taht each side would get such a great advantage of attacking first. This makes uncertainty and a greater risk of war.... View Full Document This note was uploaded on 04/22/2008 for the course PSYCH 111 taught by Professor Schreier during the Winter '08 term at University of Michigan. - Winter '08"}
{"text": "Monday, September 10, 2012 Equation Dominoes and more! Next week we begin our study of equations and inequalities. I made a quick trip to Pinterest and to several blogs to see what others were using. I found these helpful ideas: I used the idea for Equation Dominoes to create my own: And then, thanks to Julie, I created a FlySwatter Game Review of Equation Terms! I've learned so much from my blogging friends - Thank YOU! If you have a great idea for teaching students how to solve equations and inequalities, I'd love to hear about them! Student Engagement So many possibilities! Students want to be known, for us to know that they are in the room, that they matter! Gree..."}
{"text": "The Ten Commandments were given by God to Moses in the book of Exodus, chapter 20. Note: The Roman Catholic church has conveniently omitted the second commandment dealing with the worship of images and idols, and have split the last commandment (i.e. the 10th), into two parts, to make up ten commandments. This means that the Catholic version of the Ten Commandments reads like this: The last two items are in fact one commandment in the Bible. This is a perversion of the Bible to justify the practice of idolatry in Roman Catholicism."}
{"text": "Getting our science out to the public is one of our most important goals. We\u2019re lucky that we get to go to work every day and solve problems that we find fascinating and we want everyone to have the opportunity to read about, join in, and get amped on our science too! Luckily we\u2019ve been fortunate enough to collaborate with a number of scientific and non-scientific news outlets who help us better tell the story of what we do every day. Many of these outlets are excellent resources for all types of science news, so get out there and get your science on! An excellent article from now.space on our Antarctic field work, potential habitability of Europa, and how we\u2019re trying to figure out what the underside of the moon\u2019s icy shell might look like. (Image Credit: NASA/JPL)"}
{"text": "Bristol Porcelain Factory, 1772-1775 The Victoria & Albert Museum Made between 1772 and 1775, this hard-paste porcelain figure is the work of the Bristol Porcelain Factory. Painted in enamels, we have a figure of Earth as a young man with a cloak of dark brown thrown over his shoulders. His sleeveless tunic is adorned with a floral design and, on his feet, he wears purple sandals. His attributes, appropriate for his role, are a basket of produce, a rake and a hoe. This is one of four figures\u2014emblematic of the Elements: Earth, Wind, Fire and Water\u2014which were produced during the early 1770s by the Bristol factory."}
{"text": "The role of a lawyer in a democratic society is significant in that lawyers ensure that the democracy is functional and its citizens enjoy fundamental human rights. Acting as advocates and advisers, lawyers also play an important role in virtually all business transactions in this country. And yet, as critical as they are to society, lawyers are reported to be the most frequently depressed occupational group in the United States. A new study by the American Bar Association and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation found that 28 percent of over 12,825 practicing lawyers polled reported a problem with depression. This is over three times the rate found in the general population."}
{"text": "Please help the Parkour Wiki expand this page, then remove the Urban Exploration is the exploration of man-made environments, usually abandoned or seldom visited. Urban exploration is commonly used together with Parkour, and Climbing in order to access hard-to-reach areas. Urban exploration can be dangerous, as most areas explored are not meant for humans to enter. Storm drains and old sewers can unexpectedly flood, and old buildings present a number of hazards. Floors and ceilings may be rotten and collapse, dried pigeon dung can cause respiratory issues, and old buildings may be occupied by hostile vagrants."}
{"text": "In Chapter 2\u2013Chapter 4 you learned how bit patterns can be used to represent data. And in Chapter 5\u2013Chapter 7 you learned how bits can be implemented in hardware and used to perform computations. In this Chapter you will see some machine code (bit patterns) that are represented by assembly language instructions. This will only be an introduction. You will need to consult ARM manuals ( e.g., [A.1.1], [A.1.2]) for all the details. We will examine some common operations\u2014assignment and branching."}
{"text": "The QRS complex indicates ventricular depolarization. Depolarization triggers contraction of the ventricles. Because of the larger tissue mass, the QRS complex is larger than the P wave. While the prototypical QRS complex consists of three wave components, one or two of these components may be missing. In this step, measure the QRS interval from the end of the PR interval to the end of the S wave. Use calipers, marking paper or by counting small boxes. Normally this interval is 0.08 to 0.10 seconds. - Does the QRS interval fall within the range of 0.08-0.10 seconds? - Are the QRS complexes similar in appearance across the ECG tracing?"}
{"text": "Standardized Testing is around the corner! Are your students ready?? This packet is designed to teach listening skills and to provide practice in remembering and thinking about facts. The teacher reads a short story. The students listen and then do an independent activity page which features memory exercises, vocabulary development, and thinking skills. You will get 5 short stories with 5 independent activities."}
{"text": "Click Image To Enlarge Root end surgery, also known as apicoectomy, is an endodontic surgical procedure. In that procedure, a tooth\u2019s root tip as well as the surrounding infected bone are removed in an effort to eradicate a lingering infection. To finish the treatment, a root end preparation is prepared and filled with a biocompatible material. Apicoectomy is performed when the infection (abscess) around a root canal treated tooth fails to resolve or returns after a period of time. In most cases, this treatment is performed by an oral surgeon or endodontist. This treatment is at times necessary when the infection returns to the area around the root of a tooth treated with root canal therapy. State of the art procedures make use of microsurgical techniques, such as a dental operating microscope, microinstruments, ultrasonic preparation tips and modern filling materials."}
{"text": "To calculate the percentage of error, subtract the experimental value from the exact value, divide the difference by the exact value and multiply the final answer by 100 percent. You need to know the experimental value and the exact value to complete this task.Continue Reading Subtract the experimental value from the exact value to get the error value. Divide the error value by the exact value, and record the answer in decimal form. Multiply the quotient in step two above by 100 percent to get the percentage of error. For instance, if the exact value is 30 and the experimental value is 27, the percentage of error is 10 percent."}
{"text": "Medical Definition of CA 125 CA 125: Cancer antigen 125, a protein normally made by certain cells in the body, including those of the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and lining of the chest and abdominal cavities (the pleura and peritoneum). When CA 125 is found in higher than normal amounts (more than 35 kU/ml), it is considered a marker for cancer. Benign conditions that can raise CA 125 include infections of the lining of the abdomen and chest, menstruation, pregnancy, endometriosis, and liver disease. Benign tumors of the ovaries can also cause abnormal test results.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 1/24/2017 Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z Search Medical Dictionary - A Holistic Approach to Cancer Treatment - Complementary Treatments for Cancer - Is This the Most Effective Cancer Treatment?"}
{"text": "Although we are making leaps and bounds when it comes to recycling, cities are still trying to tweak the system, making it easier for both us and for the garbage workers; coming to their aid, designers are conceptualizing different ways to do just that\u2014take the Ingrid Njono \u2018Neo\u2019 as an example. A modern recycling/trash bin, the Ingrid Njono \u2018Neo\u2019 design separates waste into four categories: trash, electronics, compost and recycle. Hoping that this will make the separation duty easier when it reaches garbage mills, it should also help the public dispose waste responsibly. Egg-Shaped Trash Bins More Stats +/- 17 Extreme Trash Can Inventions Robotic Recycling Bins Green Garbage Bins $15,000 Garbage Bins Taxi-Inspired Garbage Bins"}
{"text": "A New Birth of Freedom: The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War, the Union victory that ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the North. Often referred to as the \"High Water Mark of the Rebellion\", Gettysburg was the Civil War's bloodiest battle and was also the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal \"Gettysburg Address\". Welcome to the CivilWarTalk, a forum for questions and discussions about the American Civil War! Become a member today for full access to all of our resources, it's fast, simple, and absolutely free! Gettysburg National Military Park (U.S. National Park Service) (Membership has it privileges! To remove this ad: Register NOW!)"}
{"text": "Pinanga punicea var. papuana A large, solitary Pinanga, native to Papua New Guinea, where it grows in lowland rainforests. It produces a smooth trunk to about 10 m (33 ft.) tall, a large, purple crownshaft and spreading, pinnate leaves. Young plants retain their bifid leaves until about 1.5 m (5 ft.) tall. It is a fast growing plant that will do best in a tropical climate."}
{"text": "Personalized Learning in Massachusetts Personalized learning seeks to accelerate student learning by tailoring the instructional environment \u2013 what, when, how and where students learn \u2013 to address the individual needs, skills and interests of each student. Within a framework of established curriculum standards and high expectations, personalized learning motivates students to reach their goals. Students take ownership of their own learning and develop deep, personal connections with each other, their teachers and other adults. Technology is necessary to implement personalized learning effectively, affordably, and at significant scale. Teachers leverage technology to gain detailed and timely knowledge of their students that guides instruction. Effective use of technology allows teachers and students to focus more on creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration."}
{"text": "ERTMS AND GSM-R The European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is a major industrial project developed in close cooperation with the European Union. ERTMS aims at replacing the different national train control and command systems in Europe. The deployment of ERTMS will enable the creation of a seamless European railway system and increase European railway\u2019s competitiveness. An essential component of ERTMS is the GSM-Railway (GSM-R), a mobile communications standard for railway operations. GSM-R is a radio system for providing voice and data communication between the track and the train, based on standard GSM using frequencies specifically reserved for rail application with certain specific and advanced functions."}
{"text": "In this animated video from LOOP SCOOPS, a boy named Ben is asked whether fresh squeezed orange juice or bottled juice is better for the environment. After initially choosing bottled juice, Ben learns the story behind it: oranges are grown in Florida and trucked to a plant in Kansas where they are squeezed, pasteurized, and filtered. The juice is bottled at another plant and then finally shipped to stores. The bottles, if not recycled, pile up in landfills. Ben then learns about the simpler life cycle of fresh squeezed orange juice, and recognizes that it generates less waste. This media asset comes from LOOP SCOOPS."}
{"text": "IBM DisplayWrite was a word processor software application that IBM developed and marketed for its line of IBM PCs. Its document files used the RFT (revisable format text) or DCA (document content architecture) filename extension, both of which were standards on IBM mainframe computers. DisplayWrite's feature set was based on the IBM Displaywriter System, a dedicated microcomputer-based word processing machine. DisplayWrite/370, a much more powerful version with full graphics and WYSIWYG support, is still available for IBM zSeries mainframe computers (see IBM Displaywriter). IBM Displaywriter System History of Word Processors"}
{"text": "The Blockade of the Utegetu Nebula was a conflict preceding the true start of the Swarm War. The Galactic Alliance, under the lead of Admiral Nek Bwua'tu, originally attempted to prevent the Killiks of the Colony to further expand towards Chiss space. Subsequently Alliance forces attempted to prevent the Dark Nest from escaping into open space. Even after it escaped, the blockade continued during the Swarm War, trapping many Killik forces within the Utegetu Nebula. The Battle of the Murgo Choke was one of the conflicts which was the direct result of the blockade."}
{"text": "These commands control the clipping system. A clip is a snippet of text separate from any document, which you can save to a file or insert into a document. You can select text in a document and copy it to a clip, optionally deleting it from your text. You can also load text directly from a file into a clip. ne can have any number of clips, which are distinguished by an integer. Most clip commands act on the current clip, which can be selected with ClipNumber. Clips can be copied and pasted in two ways\u2014normally (as lines of text) or vertically (as a rectangular block of characters). Note that by using the Through command you can automatically pass a (possibly vertical) block of text through any filter (such as"}
{"text": "Today\u2019s invention is a hot air balloon which can convert to a parachute if damaged in flight. The balloon is made of several horizontal layers zipped together. If damage occurs, the layers below the tear can be unzipped by pulling on one of a number of wires from the gondola (assuming that the tear hasn\u2019t happened too high in the envelope). This allows the remaining part of the balloon to stay inflated, albeit with increasingly cool air, and act as a parachute. It also opens a small aperture at the apex to provide more stable descent."}
{"text": "Duncan, Eric. \u201c\u2018Make the Letters Big and Plain\u2019 : A History of Black Education in North Carolina.\u201d (Under the direction of Dr. Susanna Lee.) This paper traces the history of black education in North Carolina from the antebellum era through Reconstruction. During the antebellum period, this paper examines how slaves, through largely individual efforts, used education as a tool of resistance. In the second chapter, this paper explores how the Civil War and subsequent emancipation changed the nature of black education from a largely individual struggle to an area of community activism. The third chapter and epilogue explore how blacks used their newfound political power in the post-Civil War era to advocate public schools in North Carolina."}
{"text": "Start with a folded sheet of paper. To make sure the pieces come out symmetrical and not in two pieces, I tell them to point the FOLD toward their BODY. They then write their names on the paper (if they have a shorter name with extra space, have them use their last initial too). I then have them draw a contour line around the top of their name. They cut on that contour line. When they open up their \"name\", they have a unique organic shape that resembles an alien or monster body. I have them draw details in pencil, trace in black sharpie, then color in marker. I have students say they make entire \"families\" of aliens at home (using Mom's name, Dad's name, their dog's name, their brother's name, etc.) This is also great for a \"rainy day\" project at home or at school."}
{"text": "This document INCLUDES all of the following: -All printables needed to set up your own math workshop or math center rotations -Instructions on how to set up your math workshop -A picture of my Math Workshop Display Board Choose four of the five included rotation categories to keep your math centers running smoothly: Math Workshop allows students to participate in cooperative activities and practice previously learned skills while the teacher is able to work with students in a small group. The set up is very similar to the Daily 5 which is used in many reading classrooms. In a full workshop, students rotate to the four (or three) rotations, each rotation having a different math activity to accomplish."}
{"text": "posted by natash . Minerals ener the plant through the soil solution. SOme are passively carried along with the ater that is taken up. Plants can also selectively absorb minerals and accumulate them. This requires active transport across a cell membrane. If it were not for the Casparian strip of endodermis, roots would not be able to actively concentrate minerals into the stele-explain why?"}
{"text": "California, the leading agricultural state in the US, is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in September that for the first time regulates heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and landfills. The legislation received strong opposition from farmers. Cattle and other farm animals are major sources of methane. The greenhouse gas is many times more potent than carbon dioxide as a heat-trapping gas."}
{"text": "(pathol) absence of skin pigmentation, as in albinism - Alpine azalea a low, branching shrub, Loiseleuria procumbens, of northern regions, having evergreen leaves and clusters of white or pink flowers. - Alpine bistort See under (def 2). Also called snakeweed. a European plant, Polygonum bistorta, of the buckwheat family, having a twisted root, which is sometimes used as an astringent. any of several related plants, as P. viviparum (alpine bistort) Historical Examples Ser\u2032pent-fish, the snake-fish; Ser\u2032pent-grass, the alpine bistort. Chambers\u2019s Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z [\u2026] - Alpine combined a competition for Alpine skiers in a combination of downhill and slalom races, the winner having the highest total score. - Alpine currant . an ornamental shrub, Ribes alpinum, of Europe, having greenish-yellow flowers and scarlet fruit."}
{"text": "Link to Resources When you link to Library Resources and Digital Collections, it is important to use a persistent URL. Persistent Links are URLs that connect researchers directly to a book or digital resource by clicking a link embedded in a webpage. Persistent links can be useful when creating syllabi, online reading lists or bibliographies, and other research tools. Read our instructions for finding and linking to our materials with persistent URLs. Follow these instructions to link directly to Library Resources records. Follow these instructions to link directly to primary sources in our Digital Collections."}
{"text": "Hi! I really need to understand when, why, and where in the problem do you change a negative into a positive or a positive into a negative in simplified algebraic expressions please? when a negative number is multiplied or divided by a positive number the result is a negative number. And when a bigger negative number is added or subtracted from a smaller negative or positive number negative. Content will be erased after question is completed. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we will email you a link to reset your password. Forgot your password?"}
{"text": "The bends, or decompression sickness, is the name given to a range of symptoms by a person exposed to a rapid elevation of atmospheric pressure around them. As a result nitrogen bubbles in an individuals blood causing joint pain. This generally happens in the outer environment of space, where there is no air pressure, or in deep sea diving. To prevent the bends, personnel will spend time in a decompression chambers. As a result of the testing conducted on James T. Kirk by the Vians in their underground lab, Doctor Leonard McCoy diagnosed his symptoms as those found in someone suffering from the bends. McCoy was unable to treat Kirk for his symptoms, nor was he even sure how someone could get the bends underground. Kirk would, nevertheless, be cured by the touch of Gem, an empath, and without the assistance of a decompression chamber. (TOS: \"The Empath\")"}
{"text": "Study Found THIS Food Is Just As Addictive As Drugs If you've ever had a cheese and wine night and demolished the block like a possessed person, this news may provide some comfort. Scientists have discovered that cheese contains a chemical found in addictive drugs. It all makes sense now! The study set out to pinpoint why certain foods are more addictive than others. It revealed, cheese contains a substance called casein, which is found in all dairy products. The substance can trigger the brain's opioid receptors which are linked to addiction. Scientists used the Yale Food Addiction scale to measure a person\u2019s dependence on certain food. It also found there is a clear relationship between processed food and addiction, with fatty foods found to be the most difficult to put down."}
{"text": "We\u2019ll let Finch teach us! The Finch is a small robot designed to inspire and delight students learning computer science by providing them a tangible and physical representation of their code. Students will work in teams, experiment, and challenge each other in this hands-on camp as we learn how to design computer programs to make our robots move. No previous coding experience necessary. Limited space available."}
{"text": "London, August 5 : Japanese researchers are working on a robotic exoskeleton to support elderly people with weak arms. Yoshiyuki Sankai at the University of Tsukuba near Tokyo, claims to have developed an exoskeleton that can improve the strength and utility of an ageing arm. The researcher has revealed that the device consists of a tabard worn over the shoulders with a motorised exoskeleton for one arm attached. According to New Scientist magazine, the new device can sense the angle, torque and nerve impulses in the arm. Based on what it senses, says Sankai, the exoskeleton assists the user to move his or her shoulder and elbow joints."}
{"text": "I'm trying to figure out how to make a python program that highlights the position/positions of a certain inputed word in a sentence and lists what place that word is. For example if the sentence was: \"The fat cat sat on the mat\" then the position for the word fat would be Number 2. Heres what Ive got so far: varSentence = (\"The fat cat sat on the mat\") varWord = input(\"Enter word \") varSplit = varSentence.split() if varWord in varSplit: print (\"Found word\") print (\"Word not found\") >>> sentence = \"The fat cat sat on the mat\" >>> words = sentence.lower().split() >>> word_to_find = \"the\" >>> [pos for pos, word in enumerate(words, start=1) if word == word_to_find] [1, 6] If the word is not found your result will be an empty list."}
{"text": "Language revitalization classes have been part of the curriculum in many Lakota Country schools for over forty years. The Rising Voices/H\u00f3t\u021fa\u014bi\u014bpi film crew worked in several schools to show the different educational approaches that are now being tried. The most promising \u2014 language immersion \u2014 is found in very few schools. The more traditional approach of weekly classes in Lakota for elementary students is widespread, but the students rarely gain more than a basic vocabulary in the language. The programs we visited included the Iy\u00e1pi Gluk\u00ednipi Immersion Childcare in Oglala, South Dakota; the Lak\u021f\u00f3l\u2019iyapi Wah\u00f3\u021fpi Immersion Preschool in Fort Yates, North Dakota; the La\u021fota W\u00f3glaka W\u00f3u\u014bspe Immersion Elementary School in Kyle, South Dakota; the Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and the Little Wound Elementary School in Kyle, South Dakota."}
{"text": "Coulometric Oxygen Sensors Coulometric oxygen sensor systems employ two chambers with a specimen mounted as a sealed semi-barrier between them. One chamber contains oxygen while the other is slowly purged with a stream of a carrier gas such as nitrogen. As the oxygen gas permeates through the specimen into the carrier gas, it is transported to the coulometric detector where it creates an electric current with a magnitude that is proportional to the number of oxygen atoms flowing into the detector. This method can produce extremely accurate results. At Versaperm we are not tied to any specific sensor types or manufacturer and so we can always select exactly the right sensor for an application. Versaperm is a world technology leader in the measurement of gas permeability. We offer not only instruments but also comprehensive testing and consultancy services."}
{"text": "Calculates the month from the given date argument passed to the function using the Gregorian Calendar. A string or expression that can represent a date value. This includes any combination of date literals, numbers that look like dates, strings that look like dates, and dates from functions. Returns an integer between 1 and 12 inclusive, that represents the month of the year. Date | Year | WeekDay | Day Dim varMyBDate, varMyMonth varMyBDate = \"08 July 1958\" varMyMonth = Month(varMyBDate) ' returns 7 for July"}
{"text": "The partition of Korea following the Second World War led to a considerable cross-border movement, which included writers moving from North to South or from South to North. North Korea's subsequent literary tradition was shaped and controlled by the State. \"Guidelines for Juche Literature\" published by the official Choson Writers' Alliance emphasised that literature must extoll the country's leader, Kim Il-sung, and, later, Kim Jong-il. Only members of the Writers' Alliance are authorised to have their works published. North Korean writers abroad The DPRK Ministry of Culture promoted North Korean literature in Russia and China during the Cold War era. Several Soviet Koreanologists published studies on DPRK literature and translations in Russian. Among the novelists translated into Russian and Chinese were:"}
{"text": "Infection Control for SARS. How is SARS spread?. MOST OFTEN spread by contact and or droplet That is, touching a patient or their secretions directly (and then touching your face), or having droplets from their breathing, speaking, coughing etc. land on your hands or face Other possible routes Related searches for Infection Control for SARS Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author.While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server."}
{"text": "\u201cScientists say while there are more reindeer, they are much smaller in size Climate change is impacting the amount of food available for reindeer on a chain of islands near the North Pole. Because of the diminishing amount of food available, scientists say the average weight of reindeer on Svalbard, located just north of Norway, has dropped from 55kg, or 121 lbs, to 48kg, or 106 lbs. The Guardian reports the reindeer are losing access to plants because warmer winter temps mean less snowfall. Without snow, the precipitation that falls is often rain which eventually freezes the ground; the ice sheets serve as a barrier between the reindeer and their food. The changes in temperature also mean reindeer have more food in the warmer months, a change that has led to a population boom. So while the reindeer are smaller, there are more of them.\u201d"}
{"text": "Center for Educational Research 3141 Chestnut Street, Bossone 512 Philadelphia, PA 19104 This book focuses on the use of Maple in solving Engineering problems. The student first becomes familiar with the use of Maple and then it's use as a tool for solution of mathematical operations such as calculating derivatives, solving applied maxima and minima problems, solving differential equations, and calculating integration while solving problems in an engineering context. site is best viewed with Internet Explorer v6 for Windows (v5 for Mac) or higher, Netscape v7 or higher, or any browser meeting the W3C web standards."}
{"text": "October 8, 2015 In math this week the fifth graders have been working on multiplication strategies. We have studied the area model, partial products, and using prime factorizations. The purpose of learning these strategies is to develop a deep understanding of what multiplication means, and to develop an intuitive understanding of the distributive property. Later in the year we will learn the \"standard U.S. algorithm.\" We hold off teaching it now until these other concepts are in place. Students taught the algorithm too soon often do not learn to use it correctly and to recognize nonsense solutions. Don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to learn these strategies first hand!"}
{"text": "Health Education for Peaceful Life Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Our mental and emotional state not only affects our attitudes but has a direct impact on our physical health. Today scientists have understood and published the negative impact on health caused by stress and other negative emotions. Jain scripture has explained in detail the relationship of Himsa (violence) and Ahimsa (nonviolence), with the mental and physical state of a person. Jainism has also prescribed various methods to control and maintain our physical and mental health. Preksha is one such practical and systematic method for healthy living. If one is healthy and physically fit then that person can take care of family, enjoy the company of friends, perform diligently at work and finally concentrate on the Self."}
{"text": "It would also be great for those last days of the school year, when exams are over, but you want to do something purposeful. Get your students thinking critically about place value and the base ten number system by comparing it to another system. Start by introducing the Mayan Number System. This system uses base 20 and is great to work with because the zero acts as a place holder, just like our own! After introducing the lesson, group students into pairs and hand out the Number Cards and worksheets. The activity is great in pairs. You will hear some awesome math talk about place value and digits. It's so fun to see your students thinking more deeply about a fun new math idea."}
{"text": "These clip cards are a great way to help kids learn common vowel teams and dipthongs. The clip cards feature three answer options to help kids recall the correct spelling of each vowel team. Preparation: Print, laminate and cut the vowel team clip cards. To Play: Place the vowel team clip cards next to a basket of pegs. Get the kids to sound out the word, such as rain /r/ /ai/ /n/ and place a peg on the correct answer. You can add a dot or sticker behind the answers so that kids can check if they were right. The cool chalk font used in these images is by Rebecca B Designs."}
{"text": "Alternative Title: homoglycan Learn about this topic in these articles: In general, homopolysaccharides have a well-defined chemical structure, although the molecular weight of an individual amylose or xylan molecule may vary within a particular range, depending on the source; molecules from a single source also may vary in size, because most polysaccharides are formed biologically by an enzyme-catalyzed process lacking genetic information regarding size. Polysaccharides composed of many molecules of one sugar or one sugar derivative are called homopolysaccharides (homoglycans). Homopolysaccharides composed of glucose include glycogen and starch\u2014the storage carbohydrates of animals and plants, respectively\u2014as well as cellulose, the important structural component of most plants. Preparations of dextran, a glucose homopolysaccharide..."}
{"text": "Definition of crotala : a percussion instrument of ancient Greece and Rome resembling a pair of clappers or castanets \u2014called also crotal, crotalum Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! First Known Use of crotala Seen and Heard What made you want to look up crotala? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Everything you need to understand or teach Having Our Say (novel) by Sarah Louise Delany. \"Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters First 100 Years\" written by Sarah and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth is a work of non-fiction and therefore has a unique tone for a memoir. The Delanys, particularly Bessie, are well known for being outspoken, straightforward and unapologetic. Although the book is a joint memoir, the sisters are able to present many facts objectively. The author adds in some historical time frame markers... Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years Lesson Plans contain 113 pages of teaching material, including:"}
{"text": "The nomadic Coahuiltecan Indians lived in round, dome-shaped houses that were constructed using poles and covered with matting, grass or cane. Low entrances opened into spacious interiors characterized by a central fire for light and deerskins for bedding.Continue Reading Housing materials such as matting were usually transported with the occupants when they moved, although naturally-sourced materials such as grasses were generally left behind. Each house contained up to 10 people, and it was common for settlements to comprise upwards of 15 individual homes. However, various population controls were practiced by Coahuiltecan Indians, including the killing of female offspring and abstinence from sex for 2 years after pregnancy.Learn more about US History"}
{"text": "Second Grade Common Core Math 2 OA.2 Fluently Add & Subtract Within 20 2.OA.2 Practice provides two ways for students to practice and show mastery of their ability to use mental math to fluently apply addition and subtraction skills. It includes 40 distinct problems in two sets (129 slides in all!), with and without following answer slides. The PowerPoint file can be used on computers, or Promethean Activboard and Smart boards. Take a look at the preview file and buy today for your students benefit! Standard 2.OA.2 Add and subtract within 20. 2. Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers."}
{"text": "A patient's own blood has been used to make personalised stem cells, which doctors hope will eventually be used to treat a range of diseases. The team at the University of Cambridge says this could be one of the easiest and safest sources of stem cells. In a study, published in the journal Stem Cells: Translational Medicine, the cells were used to build blood vessels. However, experts cautioned that the safety of using such stem cells was still unclear. Tuesday, December 04, 2012 Wow: Making (Personalized!) Stem Cells From Blood Some exciting news from the University of Cambridge:"}
{"text": "The time at which an ovarian follicle ripens and bursts free from the ovary, passing down the fallopian tube and the uterus. Usually occurs 14 days after the bleeding phase of menstrual cycle If fertilized the ova will attach to the uterine wall. O`vu*la\"tion (?), n. Phisiol. The formation of ova or eggs in the ovary, and the discharge of the same. In the mammalian female the discharge occurs during menstruation. \u00a9 Webster 1913. Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors. Need help? email@example.com"}
{"text": "When Haile Selassie I was born, the name Lij Tafari Makonnen was given to him. Lij means child of noble blood. He would later become Ras Tafari Mekonnen. Ras is the equivalent of Ethiopian New Year. The Rastafarians believe that Ethiopia is their spiritual homeland and the place where they want to return. For this reason Rastafarians recognise the This is the birthday of Haile Selassie I who was born as Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael. He was the heir to a dynasty that goes as far back as King Solomon and Queen Makeda, Empress of Axum, who was also known as Christianity has existed in Ethiopia since 330 AD, and Rastafarians regard blacks as the Jews of the Bible. This event is marked by a large feast of vegetarian or vegan food, in keeping with Rastafari food laws. During the feast prophecy and"}
{"text": "High-Performance Embedded Computing (HPEC) is bringing previously unobtainable levels of processing power to compute-intensive applications, including aerospace and defense. It does this by combining high-performance computing, embedded systems, and sensor systems. This white paper from Curtiss-Wright breaks down the design of an HPEC platform into 10 key axioms or strategies that you should use to guarantee the highest levels of performance and stability. Specifically, you\u2019ll learn: - Which elements make up an HPEC system and how they differ from conventional computing components - The role sensors play in HPEC - The different markets that HPEC components are derived from"}
{"text": "01 May 2007 Crossing Borders, a Peabody award-winning documentary, offers a fresh look at America's immigration debate. On the Public Radio Exchange, reviewer Emon Hassan had this to say about Crossing Borders: \"There's a line, I learned of from this piece, that's often said by the Chicanos, \"We didn't cross the borders, the borders crossed us.\" It's a statement heavily drenched in sadness and frustration. That statement is a historical fact. It begs the question, have Mexicans been crossing borders to find a better life, or have they always been 'crossing' to find their way back home? That 'philosophical' introduction was necessary to help you understand this piece, or, rather, a collage of pieces.\""}
{"text": "The primary grades constitute the basic foundation of learning for every child. The curriculum at this level is so planned that the fundamentals of phonetic reading, writing, and arithmetic form the essential basis of all educational progress. History and science round out the teaching. In the upper elementary division, we seek to reinforce and extend what the child has learned. The junior high program is geared to meet the unique needs of a child going through these important transitional years. The high school student will not only be challenged in English and math, but he will also receive a true education in history, government, science and related subjects As a result, Community graduates have been well prepared and well received in the colleges to which they have applied."}
{"text": "I expect this may excite a number of Voynich writers, though it is not, in fact, an explanation of he Voynich map. What it shows is that ALberti had learned something of the technique by which rhumb-gridded cartes marine had, by then, been created for more than a century. I add it mainly because in speaking about the patterns created in Juian Bunn\u2019s reduction of the written text, I referred to the colour wheel as possible key for a cipher. At the time I hadn\u2019t thought to refer to Alberti. He\u2019s a man whose style of drawing is pure Renaissance and has nothing in common with the style in which the Voynich map is drawn. But he did create cipher, and he did create this \u2018rose\u2019 wheel for a depiction of Rome, the images below being two re-creations that I\u2019ve just seen today online. For the associated articles, see the links given on each."}
{"text": "This place is the author's homeland. This place is the capital city where the author spent most of his life. This place is a national capital and is the only other major city where the author spends a significant period of time. This is the object of the author's obsessions which many people do not understand. This is the belief that people need to make a stark choice presented by God. This object is a sacred text which Kierkegaard analyzes. The Knight of Faith and the Knight of Infinite Resignation This group of people either gives up everything in life for what they believe in or gives up everything in order to have it returned. God as Teacher This is the belief that objective knowledge is possible if we have this. The author is regarded as the father of... This section contains 294 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "FILE-In this photo taken on April 6, 2014, the tip of a 40-foot-long section of a shipwreck juts out sand along Lake Michigan north of Glen Arbor, Mich., near the Crystal River. Changing water levels, erosion and water conditions cause shipwrecks in northern Lake Michigan do periodically disappear and re-appear. A U.S. Coast Guard crew from Traverse City, Mich., spotted and photographed several shipwrecks in the area on Friday, April 17, 2015. (Nathan Payne/The Record-Eagle via AP) LELAND, Mich. (AP) \u2014 The clear blue, post-winter waters of northern Lake Michigan have disclosed some of their hidden history to a U.S. Coast Guard crew, which took a series of photographs of shipwrecks lying on the lake bottom in the waters off the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore."}
{"text": "State Flags: Maryland The Maryland flag contains the family crest of the Calvert and Crossland families. Maryland was founded as an English colony in 1634 by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore. The black and Gold designs belong to the Calvert family. The red and white design belongs to the Crossland family. Maryland was the 7th state admitted to the union on 4/28/1788."}
{"text": "The rules are simple Form a team of two or more people and identify as many bird species as you can in a single calendar day (24 hours). Once everyone on your team has identified a species, it can be counted. A Big Birding Day How many birds can you spot in 24 hours? In this article from Forest & Bird Magazine, Petrina Duncan and Mark Ayre share how they set out to beat the previous record of 58 species seen in Otago in one day."}
{"text": "In medieval times, the Himalayan mountain passes used to be the major trade routes of the South- Asian countries. The great Himalayan passes were the means through which a larger part of the Indian subcontinent along with Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan was connected to the rest of the world. In India, these routes were used for the trading of silk, spices and other goods. At present, these passes have immense military importance as a mode of supply for various military facilities such as food, fuel and ammunition. These high mountain passes play a major role in the growth of the tourism industry as major tourist destinations such as Ladakh, major areas in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim are approachable through these high mountain passes. Not all high mountain passes are accessible for a regular tourist due to unfavorable weather conditions."}
{"text": "Apparently a rare and threatened plant in its Australian home, this erodium is one of a very small number of true-blue ones. It flowers very quickly from seed making a long succession of small cerise flowers which open on long, spreading, trailing stems. For best results, seeds are sown directly into the ground where required in the spring. Alternatively, sow in late winter/early spring in gentle warmth, 15-20 degrees C. Prick out into small 3 inch or 7 cm. pots and plant in final position when the plants are established. Common name:Blue Heron's bill Classification:Hardy biennial, Hardy annual Packet Content:10 (Approx)"}
{"text": "The (real) Story Of Scoville Wilbur Scoville was born on January 22nd, 1865. The world would never be the same. In 1912 Scoville developed the Scoville Organoleptic Test (SOT), which was used to measure the \"hotness\" of peppers. Scoville's test is still used to measure the capsaicin in a pepper, expressed as Scoville Heat Units. Ever since, people have tried to breed hotter and hotter peppers. The (fake) Story Of Scoville The town of Scoville was founded in Wilbur's honor as a home for those who believe that the hottest peppers are the best peppers. Every year around this time, the town hosts the Scoville Chili Pepper Festival. \u2026"}
{"text": "Lesson Plans Details Topic5th grade science teks lesson plans. PostedSat, May 04th 2019 15:02 PM As you may know, a lesson plan is a guide for teachers to present objectives that students will accomplish throughout the day. This keeps the classroom organized and ensures that all material is covered adequately. That includes concluding a lesson plan, a step that many teachers may overlook, especially if they are in a rush. Attention getters, do nows, morning meetings, hugs, and high fives. These are often the ways teachers start their days. By now, you probably have your routines in place for how you start your day or class period. But sometimes it`s good to mix it up. Or maybe you`re looking for an exciting entrance to a specific lesson plan. Just like writers, teachers often need a hook!"}
{"text": "Numbers in writing? What role do they play? In maths, obviously, but writing? What possible role could they play in fiction, say? Surely there it is about the prose, how well the characters are created etc. Numbers turn up all over the place in writing. Incidentally, the inspiration for the title comes from an old phrase hammered into me when I was learning division many moons ago at school. I had to look for numbers that \u201cwould go\u201d into another number \u2013 e.g. 2 into 4 will go (twice!) and say 2 into 5 will go (twice but with 1 left over). Anyone else remember that style of teaching? On to the use of numbers in fiction then\u2026"}
{"text": "Learner's definition of BUILDING a structure (such as a house, hospital, school, etc.) with a roof and walls that is used as a place for people to live, work, do activities, store things, etc. the act or process of making structures by putting together materials \u2014 often + of \u2014 often used before another noun"}
{"text": "Understanding small-scale physics of food capture can help us generate hypotheses about the nature of possible prey types and the ecological roles of some of the less-understood players in marine food-webs. Biological propulsion with multiple jets Do colonial organisms benefit from enhanced swimming performance compared to their solitary counterparts? Gelatinous zooplankton ecology Considering the elevation of jellyfish populations in a number of environments and their disproportionate trophic impact in perturbed ecosystems, an understanding of their distribution and predatory impact is critical to predicting current and future food-web interactions Low Re particle capture Interactions between mucous-net feeders and small particles are a critical, yet frequently overlooked, aspect of the microbial loop and carbon cycling in the upper ocean."}
{"text": "Fired claySalto de l\u00ednea Ciempozuelos (Madrid)Salto de l\u00ednea Early Bronze AgeSalto de l\u00ednea Early 2nd millennium BCSalto de l\u00ednea Bell-Beaker pottery, thus called because of the characteristic shape of the beakers, are thought to have been prestige objects for societies throughout Europe in which certain individuals began to acquire a distinctive rank within the community. They are associated with ritual banquets, where the consumption of alcoholic beverages must have played a central role. The objects in this section of the catalogue refer to different aspects of the daily lives of the inhabitants of the Iberian Peninsula during this long period. They primarily include implements made out of stone, bone, clay or metal, which demonstrate how human beings became increasingly skilled at exploiting their environment during the Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic and Bronze ages."}
{"text": "Eucalyptus botryoides (mahogony gum) may develop into a tall tree up to 40 metres in height, with grey brown bark covering the main trunk and larger lower branches having a heavy dense canopy. This species is tolerant of semi coastal conditions. Eucalyptus botryoides (mahogony gum) has white flowers in summer and is bird attracting. Click on Map to Enlarge Image. Notes on Maps. Generally, the concentrated clusters of markers represent the geographical range where this species occurs naturally. Outlying markers and geographically disassociated markers represent observations of the species in cultivation and/or recorded in herbaria etc. These maps are provided by, and are used with the permission of, Australia\u2019s Virtual Herbarium (AVH)"}
{"text": "This month has seen a flood of new studies and reviews on the microbiome, the collection of creatures that call our bodies home. In tomorrow's New York Times, I look at why scientists are going to so much effort to map out these 100 trillion microbes. The microbiome is not just an opportunistic film of bugs: it's an organ that play an important part in our well-being. It starts to form as we're born, develops as we nurse, and comes to maturity like other parts of the body. It stabilizes our immune system, keeps our skin intact, synthesizes vitamins, and serves many other functions. Yet the microbiome is an organ made up of thousands of species--an ecosystem, really. And so a number of scientists are calling for a more ecological view of our health, rather than simply trying to wage warfare against infections. Check it out."}
{"text": "Ecuador needs to exploit the Amazon\u2019s resources to develop. Leaving it untouched is not an option. This DVD looks at the challenges of achieving sustainable management in the Amazon rainforest. It explores the political and economic factors that contribute to sustainable management and the role of businesses, governments, indigenous communities and NGOs. Examples include eco-tourism, bio-reserves and conservation, community projects and sustainable agriculture. As well as the 24-minute film, there are extensive teachers\u2019 notes and student activities. The resource links in with many English exam board specifications; for further details, visit the Pumpkin Interactive website. Below is a clip from the film: - DVD (\u00a349) - Visit website Leave a comment"}
{"text": "Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, especially among seniors, it is important for caregivers to know the facts. 17.3 million deaths each year are caused by heart disease. Seniors are especially prone to cardiovascular complications. Learn about heart health to protect against this threat. Even though it is the second leading cause of blindness, few people know about glaucoma. Seniors are especially at risk and need to know the facts. More than 3 million people in the US have glaucoma. Many are seniors. Many don\u2019t know they have the condition. However, this symptomless disease can be stopped before it does more damage. Click below to learn more."}
{"text": "Warm Up, Skill This drill should be practiced at full speed. Holding back on one\u2019s motion for accuracy will only hinder their shot in a game situation. Description of Drill-Execution Scatter 8 to 12 balls within the box area. 1 player goes at a time. The shooter practices scooping up the balls and shooting in one continuous motion at full speed. This drill also teaches the importance of planting the foot and pointing the toe at the goal at the release of the shot. - Shooting at full speed - Ground balls - Shot strength and accuracy Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following\u2026) Have your players on defense clear all saves or takeaways outside the attack zone. Also, add rules requiring a number of passes, or other skills that need to be worked on at the given moment."}
{"text": "Vocabulary list for P5 Singapore Online. Primary Vocabulary for Primary School P5 prepared by Tutor Yuet Ling +65 82226327. Welcome to eduKate Singapore\u2019s English Lessons for Singapore students, this is our constant updates for our students and parents to do at home, and a free resource for everyone. This list consists of an advanced list of vocabulary words that you can introduce to your child. It is always best to take it slow and steady for best results. As usual, introduction of words to children consists of - explaining its meaning, - practicing it with a few examples that it will be used in, and - consistent usage for an extended period to incorporate the new words into their long term arsenal of vocabulary mastery. The important thing here is to consistently increase the word count every day."}
{"text": "This Fact Fluency Math Muscles resource incorporates FUN and FACTS to your math instruction. This resource will help your students MASTER their math facts so that they gain automaticity with knowledge of their addition & subtraction math facts. Let's get those MATH MUSCLES STRONG! This resource includes: - 28 Addition Fact Fluency Trifolds - Subtraction Facts Trifolds - only 20 facts included - Each trifold has either 20 Facts or 40 Facts - Student Data-Tracking graphs - Cover Art for your file folders This resource is ALL YOU WILL NEED to help your students MASTER their MATH FACTS!"}
{"text": "Tech moves fast! Stay ahead of the curve with Techopedia! Join nearly 200,000 subscribers who receive actionable tech insights from Techopedia. Bluebugging is a technique that allows skilled hackers to access mobile commands on Bluetooth-enabled devices that are in discoverable mode. Bluebugging is similar to phone eavesdropping, or bugging. Because discoverable mode is a default setting, most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones and devices are automatically vulnerable to bluebugging attacks. Certain tools - such as RedFang and BlueSniff - allow hackers to infiltrate Bluetooth-enabled devices that are not in discoverable mode. Bluebugged devices are vulnerable to one or more of the following scenarios:"}
{"text": "The knee is the largest joint in the body. People use it heavily every day as they walk, run, climb, or jump. As a result, it is also very prone to injury and pain. When these occur, a doctor may recommend exercises to help a person strengthen the muscles around the knee. While many parents are heeding the advice of experts and resisting the urge to have their kids focus exclusively on one sport too early in life, a University of Alberta professor who specializes in youth development is advising parents to keep their children's activities in balance. Brittle bones are often seen as a woman's health issue, but low bone mass may be more common among middle-aged men than generally thought, a small study suggests."}
{"text": "October is Dental Hygiene Monthby NEW Health Programs Association 4 Steps For Proper Brushing Technique 1. Get the right angle: For the most effective brushing, tilt the brush at a 45-degree angle. 2. Get the motion down: Gently move the toothbrush back and forth. Be careful not to be too rough! 3. Cover all surfaces: Get inside, outside, top, bottom, and everywhere in between. 4. Don\u2019t forget the tongue: Loads of bacteria lives on your tongue so make sure you remember to brush that. Bonus points for fresher breath, too."}
{"text": "Show image list \u00bb Colfax, Louisiana massacre... Item # 173720 May 10, 1873 HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 10, 1873 Front page illustration: \"The Meadow Brook Disaster - Sticking To His Post\"; Two illustrations on the San Salvador Earthquake; Nice full page; 'An Indian Foray' shows Indians robbing a farmer's cattle & kidnapping his wife; Full page: ' Around the Council Fire--The Young Brave's Speech'; Nearly full page illustration: \"Negroes Hiding in the Swamps of Louisiana\"; Half page illustration: \"The Louisiana Murders - Gathering the Dead and Wounded\" which is from the Colfax, Louisiana massacre. Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text."}
{"text": "Empowerment of Students and Their Parents and Caretakers The Development of a Society that Values Cultural Pluralism Intercultural/Interethnic/Intergroup Understanding in the Classroom, School, and Community Freedom for Individuals and Groups An Expanded Knowledge of Various Cultural and Ethnic Groups The Development of Students, Parents, and Practitioners (teachers, nurses, journalists, counselors, principals, custodians, documentary producers, bus drivers, curriculum coordinators, etc.) Whose Thoughts and Actions are Guided by an Informed and Inquisitive Multicultural Perspective Davidman, L., & Davidman, P.T. (1997). Teaching with a multicultural perspective: A practical guide (2nd ed.). New York: Longman Publishers."}
{"text": "* 2 March 1825 in Gerlingen; \u2020 13 December 1876 in Gerlingen Johannes Zimmermann was a german missionary and liguist. When he was 25 years old he went to the Goldcoast in West Africa for the Basel Mission Society, where he worked 26 years. His operation area was Kroboland, where he translated the bible and a hymn book with 500 hyms into the Ga-language. He also did a lot of development aid. He looked after the mining of natural resources, he modernised the agriculture and improved the living conditions of the african people by increasing the export of goods. - Childhood and youth in Gerlingen - Missionary work in West Africa - Mission in Kroboland - Last months of his life in Gerlingen - \"Bridge between people and cultures\" - Traces of the missionary - Wedding rules of Basel - Memorial stone - Presentaton by Mr. Stutzmann"}
{"text": "To know how to calm your mind when you are feeling stressed is a valuable thing to learn and practice. The lifestyle we\u2019re living today generates high levels of stress which can lead to: - Mental health challenges. - Physical ailments or pain. - Feelings of frustration, overwhelm and fatigue. - Additional strain or pressure on relationships. - Slower progress towards our goals. If we learn how to deal with stress better, we won\u2019t allow our external environments or events to affect us. We\u2019ll be in better control of how we respond to the things we experience daily. As James Allen, author of As a Man Thinketh, wrote, \u201cCalmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.\u201d"}
{"text": "Spinal alignment strengthens the immune system Birth and going through the birth canal causes injuries to the neck that can create problems like jaundice, reflux, colic, and ear infections. Learning to walk and everyday life is full of falls, scrapes, and bruises for toddlers. Falling off bikes and playground equipment and just rough and tumble play. Sports, poor posture, holding phones on their shoulders, lying on the couch watching television and car accidents. Growing spurts can also intensify misalignments."}
{"text": "Alluminum alloy bars Aluminium alloys, or light alloys, are obtained mainly by combining aluminium, copper, zinc, manganese, silicon or magnesium. - Resistant to corrosion, thanks to oxidation on exposed surfaces. - Light. - Excellent electrical conductivity. - Non-toxic. - Easy to process. - Recyclable with modest energy cost. It is used in many fields, including aeronautics, automotive, motors, bicycles, kitchen accessories, doors and windows and household applications, pneumatics, hydraulics. - Light grey - Metal rods"}
{"text": "1883 In 1883, President Chester A. Arthur was nearing the end of his journey through Wyoming and Yellowstone National Park. On August 28, the President and his party camped near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. \"The Canon of the Yellowstone...surpasses description in grandeur. The two falls are equal in sublimity and beauty to any upon the continent.\" 1907 The Cheyenne Daily Leader published an article about the coal mines near Sheridan. The article included information about the new town of Kooi or Kooiton, named after Peter Kooi, the general manager of the Kooi Mine."}
{"text": "by William Shakespeare Saturday 17 to Saturday 24 March 2018 Mary Wallace Theatre 'Macbeth' is a play about fear. When first performed in 1606, belief in witches and supernatural intervention in the governance of the realm suggests that this play would have held a real sense of immediacy and danger for the audience. Today, it retains an aura of superstition, especially in theatrical circles. I hope to use theatrical techniques to allow the audience to share Macbeth's physical and metaphysical insecurity. On it simplest level, think 'The Woman in Black'."}
{"text": "Why is the one-party system right for China? Political scientist Zhang Weiwei explains the CPC bears no similarity with western political parties. It aims at representing the interests of the vast majority of the population, whereas political parties of the West by definition work for the benefit of a small minority. The video also explains the importance of meritocracy for the Chinese political culture. (Source Guan Video and CGTN)"}
{"text": "The Ventoux has always been a goat and sheep rearing area. Raw milk cheeses carefully matured by producers have a great ally, dotted around our fragrant hills: savory. Goats (mostly \u2019Alpine chamois\u00e9es\u2019 and sometimes \u2019Proven\u00e7ale\u2019, or \u2019Poitou\u2019) are often milked by hand, as farms are on a human scale. Making the milk into cheese requires a rigorous approach and appropriate equipment: a curing room at a constant temperature of 14\u00b0C and 90% humidity. It can take up to a month and a half to get a properly matured cheese with a perfect taste. Some goats have two small skin \u2019beads\u2019 around the neck, called pendants. Some do, some don\u2019t, according to their genetic heritage."}
{"text": "The Next 5 Billion Years Lecture no. 46 from the course: The Origin and Evolution of Earth: From the Big Bang to the Future of Human Existence Taught by Professor Robert M. Hazen | 31 min | Categories: The Great Courses Plus Online Science Course In the next two lectures, explore events that will affect Earth in eons to come. Begin with the end stages of our planet, some 5 billion years in the future. Then look from 2 billion to 50 million years from now, which is more than enough time to erase our every trace."}
{"text": "Japan. The natives and the conquerors. Ainu and Japanese. Combat and fencing armor. \u2013 Various Weapons. Soldiers, Craftsmen, Coolis. The koto was introduced from China to Japan during the Nara period (710-793) as an instrument of court music (Gagaku). Japan shipp\u014d-yaki design. Three segments of a circular border. Cloisonn\u00e9 enamel. Ornamental design 19th century. Costumes & customs in Japan by Kazuma Ogawa. Tokyo 1892 \u201cNo. I, Iidamachi, Shichome, Kojimachiku, Tokyo, Japan.\u201d Buddhist Priest and Gentleman of Loo choo. Seppuku. Ritualized suicide in Japan. Okinawa, Japan. Loo Choo Chief and his Two Sons. Japanese Festivals and Holidays Gentleman of Loo Choo in his Cloak The Prince of Loo Choo. Ryukyu Islands. Sh\u014d-Dynastie. Okinawa Japan."}
{"text": "NetworkX is a Python-based package for the creation, manipulation, and study of the structure, dynamics, and functions of complex networks. The structure of a graph or network is encoded in the edges (connections, links, ties, arcs, bonds) between nodes (vertices, sites, actors). If unqualified, by graph we mean a simple undirected graph, i.e. no self-loops and no multiple edges are allowed. By a network we usually mean a graph with weights (fields, properties) on nodes and/or edges. The potential audience for NetworkX includes: mathematicians, physicists, biologists, computer scientists, social scientists."}
{"text": "It is a fact that without an education girls are at risk. One key barrier, which is often overlooked, when it comes to accessing an education is poor vision. Without healthy vision millions of girls around the world have their opportunities to learn taken away \u2013 when a simple pair of glasses is often the solution. By: Daveena Brain, Executive Director, Our Children's Vision Vision loss and eye disease in children can have a severe impact on education and development. For example, it is estimated that at least one third of the world\u2019s 72 million children who are not in school, have a disability (including those with a vision impairment).2 This is not ok. By: Sumrana Yasmin, Brien Holden Vision Institute, Regional Director, South East Asia & Eastern Mediterranean"}
{"text": "Are you looking for a low cost method to prolong life of power transmitting devices? Then start looking at how drive and load devices are connected. Devices such as motors, reducers, encoders, shafts and other rigid elements should be linked to operate at its high efficiency. Many times electrical and mechanical friction play into the linked system to create premature failure. These failures start at the point of frictional contact, which are the bearings, seals, shaft and lubricants. One of the major causes of device failure is misalignment, which leads to bearing, shaft, seal and lubricant failure. Zero-backlash flexible shaft couplings have come a long way in the market to accommodate parallel and angular misalignment and also shaft endplay."}
{"text": "NETTIE HORN is very pleased to now represent Nuclear Dust #3 Black and white photograph 190 x 150 cm Bettina Samson set out to recreate the chance situation leading Henri Becquerel\u2019s discovery of radioactivity in 1896, when he found that uranium left an imprint on photographic plates without the need for any light input. Working in total darkness, Samson exposed sheet film to the radiation of pitchblende, a form of uranium ore, and obtained near-immaterial images which, enlarged, suggest some kind of astronomical phenomenon. Read more\u2026"}
{"text": "The solar industry has emerged as a major economic driver and is becoming a robust industry. Over 170,000 people are employed by the solar industry. Solar is providing increasingly cheaper and more reliable power, while allowing for domestic energy independence. In 2014, 32% of all new electric generation came from solar, largely because solar is economically viable. The abrupt end to this program will crush growth and set the industry back. What is needed is a clear ramp to allow a transition to new business models that allow for continued and possibly accelerated growth. You may have seen Schwarzenegger\u2019s facebook post about climate change, but what you might not know is that he started the Million Solar Roofs initiative, which lead into the California Solar Initiative. Read on to find how why we should follow this model and extend the ITC."}
{"text": "By Tyler Sutherland An expert in environmental engineering will share insights into his groundbreaking research on the way wastewater treatment plants are designed around the globe, including here in Winnipeg, during a public lecture at the University of Manitoba on Thursday. Jan Oleszkiewicz has developed technology that could potentially save industry and municipalities tens of millions of dollars. He will be speaking about how his research is applied to real-world problems at a lecture titled \u201cCleaning up the Mess: Managing Waste.\u201d The lecture from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. will be held in the Robert B. Schultz Lecture Theatre at St. John\u2019s College on the U of M\u2019s Fort Garry campus."}
{"text": "Anamorphic quilts using optical or catoptric perspective What is anamorphic perspective? Artists can foreshorten and angle linear perspective to deform and change the scale of an object. The image becomes incomprehensible when viewed directly but resolves into a clear picture when looked at from a different vantage point. There are two types of anamorphosis: optical, also known as direct or oblique; and catoptric. Optical anamorphosis requires the viewer to look at a picture from an unusual angle instead of standing in front of the painting and looking at it straight on. Catoptric anamorphosis requires the image to be seen reflected in a conical, cylindrical or pyramidal mirror. Read more about anamorphic perspective."}
{"text": "To recognise different shapes and colours, through the introduction of calculations, this sorting abacus comprising 5 (movable) rods allows the child to thread the pieces and reproduce the shapes on the activity sheets. Allows the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.Composition : 1 base, approx. 100 pieces, 24 activity sheetsProducts - Made in Europe - Dimensions : Base L: 18 cm - W: 3.6 cm - H: 10 cm. - Made from : PLASTIC. - Color : Colour MULTICOLOURED"}
{"text": "The resources below are a collection of real-life authentic materials related to English and education. They can be adapted in a similar fashion to materials used in the textbook Introducing Global Englishes (Galloway & Rose, 2015), and on the book's companion website. Videos on English as a Lingua Franca English as a lingua franca: The Pope in Korea Jennifer Jenkins discusses ELF For more videos like this, please see those below..."}
{"text": "Start by simply putting rods together to measure different lengths. As you explore, you may make some discoveries that will lead you into the world of number theory. How many different lengths is it possible to measure with a set of three rods? Explore this problem, and make some discoveries about number bases. Watch our videos to see how we measured different lengths with sets of rods. Then explore which sets of rods are best for measuring longer and longer lengths... If we only had 3p and 7p coins, there'd be some values that we couldn't make. I wonder which ones? Explore this question and find out all about the Frobenius coin problem. In this problem, explore the values you can make with different coins, learn about Frobenius Numbers, and discover a way to work them out."}
{"text": "Pronunciation guide: gi\u00b7si\u00b7lu\u00b7gwet Part of speech: verb animate intransitive Translation: He/she is able to work Example of word used in sentence: Variant spelling(s): gislugwet Gi's sa'q gislugwet, gatu ne'gaw mu getu' lugwegw. He/she has been able to work for a long time, but he/she hasn't wanted to work. gisilugwei, I am able to work (first person singular animate) gisilugweieg, we are able to work (first person dual exclusive animate) gisilugutieg, we are able to work (first person plural exclusive animate)"}
{"text": "...The Mongolian Yuan empire\u2019s fall in 1368, and the return to native Chinese rule under the Ming dynasty (1368\u20131644), brought stability to China. The country\u2019s army and navy needed rebuilding, as did cities. Yet though the focus of Ming... Save this Search Send me email alerts whenever new content is added that matches this search. You will receive email alerts for this search. Use My Content to manage your search alerts. Are you sure you want to remove the search term from \"My Saved Searches\"? This item is only available to the members of institutions that have purchased access. If you belong to such an institution please Log In Sign in to Your Personal Account Use your personal account to save 'favourite' commentary, chapters and books. Sign in now"}
{"text": "Insults of William Shakespeare! Have fun with Shakespeare! What are the Insults used by William Online Dictionary of insults? The insults used by Shakespeare in his Interesting information about the language of William Shakespeare Shakespeare Insults Dictionary beginning with the letter G Shakespeare Insults Dictionary Dictionary of Insults - Shakespeare Phrases - Shakespeare Plays Fun with the Shakespeare Insults Generator !!! forward, and be choked with thy ambition (Henry VI Part 1) Go rate thy minions, proud insulting boy (Henry VI Part 3) Go rot! (The Winter's Tale) Go shake your ears! (Twelfth Night) Go thou and fill another room in hell (Pericles, Prince of Tyre)"}
{"text": "Climate Change Religious Education Curriculum Climate change is a confusing topic, not to mention terrifying. It often feels more about problems than solutions, which makes it easy to push to the sidelines as \u201csomething scientists can deal with.\u201d This course aims to give participants a solid understanding of the facts behind climate change, an appreciation of the earth, and tools to find solutions on a range of scales. The issue is truly a global one, so it must be addressed by people working together all over the world. For this reason the curriculum has been developed by the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO), and many of the solutions discussed are from the UN. We gratefully acknowledge the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Tapestry of Faith program \"World of Wonder\" for stories in sessions one and five."}
{"text": "The World\u2019s Oldest Intact Shipwreck Was Found. And Now, The World\u2019s Largest (110 Feet Long) Classical Shipwreck Has Been Discovered, At 60m Depth, In Eastern Mediterranean. The Ship, Which Dates Back Btw 100 BCE And 100 CE, Is Said To Comprise Amphorae\u2013Large Terracotta Pots Used In The Roman Empire For Transporting Wine And Olive Oil. The Roman shipwreck, with 6,000 amphorae jugs onboard, sank outside Fiskardo on the Greek island of Kefalonia. It\u2019s the biggest classicial shipwreck found in the eastern Mediterranean."}
{"text": "The Siddhar (Tamil: \u0b9a\u0bbf\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bb0\u0bcd cittar,) in Tamil tradition is a perfected individual, who has attained intellectual powers called siddhi by constant practice of certain educational disciplines. They were knowledgeable in science, technology, astronomy, literature, fine arts, music, drama, dance, and provided solutions to common people in their illness and advice for their future. Typically Siddhars were saints, doctors, alchemists and mystics all in one. Tamil Siddhars were the first to develop pulse-reading (\"naadi paarththal\" in Tamil) to identify the origin of diseases. The siddhars are believed to have had both major and minor powers which are described in detail in various yogic and religious texts."}
{"text": "The earthquake that leveled parts of China\u2019s Sichuan province last month was a geological oddity arising from usually inactive faults, LiveScience reports. The bizarre seismological coincidences behind the quake explain why no one was able to predict the event, which claimed 69,000 lives. Seismic activity in the area normally manifests itself when the earth's crust rises and flows rather than buckling. \"Nobody was thinking there would be a major seismological event,\" said an MIT seismologist. \"This earthquake was quite unusual.\" (Read more China earthquake stories.)"}
{"text": "Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) is the most threatened species of gibbon, the endemic primates of China. Currently, there were only 4 groups no more than 30 individuals left, which is only distributed in a 16 km2 area (H: 800\u20131280 m) of Bawangling National Nature Reserve of Hainan island in China. The social structure of the Hainan gibbon is polygynous, with one adult male pairing with two adult females. Hainan gibbon research has always been one of the hot spots of primate research, mainly concentrated in ecology, behavior, and genetic research. Here, we mainly reported the classification, historical population changes, community structure, dietary, reproductive and song behavior of Hainan gibbon. We also reported the other unique primate of China: Guizhou snub-nosed monkey. Part of the book: Endemic Species"}
{"text": "The existence of baseball merely creates unstoppable effects to the world. No matter how cruel the war is, it could not stop major league baseball. Not even depressions, not even famine; it seems that the only thing could is the major league baseball itself. This is how player\u2019s strike makes an impact. Baseball provides the need for players of all ages to have fun even when players are in the process of learning yet. A major theme that runs throughout the baseball world is not just about advocating the need for fun but helping those people who do not care about baseball as well. The actual sport of baseball influences greatly in all American culture and has been played by most people around the globe."}
{"text": "In the Bach system anger is a secondary emotion and we need to look more closely at the cause. Anger based on impatience needs another remedy, for example, as do those angers based on feelings of personal unfairness or impersonal injustice, or where there is a simple loss of control. Holly is actually the remedy for very negative, aggressive feelings directed at others \u2013 feelings such as hatred, suspicion, envy, spite. The basic problem in a Holly state is an absence of love, and the remedy works to encourage our generosity of spirit and an openness towards others. For those who sometimes are attacked by thoughts of such kind as jealousy, envy, revenge, suspicion. For the different forms of vexation. Within themselves, they may suffer much, often when there is no real cause for their unhappiness. \u2013 The Twelve Healers and Other Remedies"}
{"text": "UNDER THE KUDZU traces the history of two schools that African American communities built in cooperation with the Rosenwald Fund. During the segregation era African American families in the South paid their taxes, then often had to raise additional funds to obtain schools for their children. Despite being under-resourced, many of these schools developed reputations for academic excellence. UNDER THE KUDZU explores the sacrifice that African American communities made for education and illustrates that education is something that African American communities shaped and owned. Runtime: 55 min. Genres: Documentary, History, African American Studies, Education Subtitles / Closed Captioning: None"}
{"text": "The problem-solving and investigative activities in Extra Helpings enable teachers to monitor children\u2019s mathematical processing skills by guiding them through the processes involved in a typical investigation, which includes: - Making predictions - Recording systematically - Communication and sharing information - Checking and extending tasks Through appropriate questioning children will be encouraged to clarify goals, make sense of their recordings, look for patterns and explain their results. It is also the teacher who will need to develop a classroom environment that values the sharing of ideas and information and ensures that children do engage in meaningful mathematical activity. This book is the perfect guide."}
{"text": "Sulfite facts for kids Sulfite is an ion. It is made when sulfurous acid (a solution of sulfur dioxide in water) is deprotonated. Salts containing the sulfite ion are called sulfites. Sodium sulfite is an example. Sulfites are weak reducing agents; they can be oxidized to sulfates. They are used to preserve dried food. Some people have allergies to sulfite in food, and it makes them sick. It contains sulfur in the +4 oxidation state. Its chemical formula is SO32-. Images for kids A space-filling model of the sulfite anion. Sulfite Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia."}
{"text": "Latin Gothic Cursiva: Transcription The identifying features of Cursiva are a single-story a; loops on the ascenders of b h k l; and descenders on f and the straight or long (formerly \u201ctall\u201d) version of s. S is long in the middle of words, where in earlier minuscules you'd expect it to be tall (i.e., to sit on the baseline), and you can see that it is a strong diagonal amid the other letters. You will see the loops on l, and also on d, whose loop turns to the left and crosses back around over itself. Features that this script shares with Textualis include the 2-shaped r in verto at the end of the first line, and abundant minim-confusion. The minim-rich letters i n m u. q with a superscript i = q(u)i. Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, MS 25, fol. 3r, 1425-1475"}
{"text": "The structure was known in Byzantium as the basilica Cistern, Justinian was the founder of the largest underground cistern, built after the Nika Revolt in 532.The number of the inhabitants of Constantinople increased and bring a problem of water supply. Basilica Cistern was used to store water for the Great Palace among the other buildings on the Firth Hill. During the Justinian time, After the Conquest the water in the Basilica Cistern were used for the garden of Topkap\u0131Palace. It is 140 meters long and 70 meters wide. The twelve rows of 28 columns each, 336 altogether, capacityof having eight thousand cubic meters water. Basilica Cistern was restored in 1980."}
{"text": "The 1N60 Diode is another diode used in Crystal Radio sets ( Xtal Radio Sets ). It is made of a material called germanium a material used for transistors and diodes as one of the first semiconductors materials used commercially. Ham Radio and Amateur Radio circuits incorporate these as detector diodes. These are also used in up converters and down converters ( Mixers ) and ring detectors. The 1N60 is also used in sound effect circuits, used as clippers in Guitar pedals. Some places are selling silicon diodes as a substitute or equivalent replacement with the 1N60 number as germanium. Some of there data sheets even say germanium in the header but state silicon in the data area. Mine are germanium point contact diodes and not Schottky Silicon Diode."}
{"text": "The Feldenkrais Method was developed, in the 1940s, by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. He developed the Method as a way to improve his knee injuries. Today, it is used all over the world by dancers, athletes, and people of all ages. Moshe Feldenkrais, a physicist, mechanical engineer, and martial artist, developed this approach to learning in the early 1940s, determined to overcome a debilitating knee injury of his own. Feldenkrais\u2019 theory is that \u201cthought, feeling, perception, and movement are closely interrelated and influence each other.\u201d"}
{"text": "The Betsy Ross flag is an early design of the flag of the United States, popularly \u2014 but probably incorrectly \u2014 attributed to Betsy Ross. The flag was designed during the American Revolution and features 13 stars to represent the original 13 colonies. Her family claims that she contributed to the design of the flag when George Washington visited her, and she talked him into changing the shape of the stars from six-pointed to five-pointed. However, there is no historical documentation that it actually happened! To be fair though, it also seems no one knows the \"real\" story either. Either way, this historical flag is revered as the \"first flag\" and is widely popular! :) This piece is made from reclaimed wood and handmade to order, each one is totally unique. Item may differ slightly from photos."}
{"text": "Fr.: courbe de corps noir The characteristic way in which the \u2192 intensity of \u2192 radiation emitted by a \u2192 blackbody varies with its \u2192 frequency (or \u2192 wavelength), as described by \u2192 Planck's radiation law. Also referred to as the \u2192 Planck curve. The exact form of the curve depends only on the object's \u2192 temperature. The wavelength at which the emitted intensity is highest is an indication of the temperature of the radiating object. As the temperature of the blackbody increases, the peak wavelength decreases (\u2192 Wien's displacement law) and the total energy being radiated (the area under the curve) increases rapidly (\u2192 Stefan-Boltzmann law)."}
{"text": "from The Century Dictionary. - noun Same as Sorry, no etymologies found. The author has subjected beech-wood and beech-wood cellulose (Schulze process) to a range of hydrolytic treatments, acid and alkaline, in order to determine the conditions of selective action upon the mother substance of the wood-gum. In the main it appears that this group of furfuroids is equally resistant with the cellulose constituents of the wood; in fact, that the mother substance of wood-gum is a modified cellulose, and exists in the wood in chemical combination with the 'incrusting substances.' (p. 188) According to the text-books beech-wood may be regarded as the typical raw material for the preparation of the laboratory product known as wood-gum."}
{"text": "Trace the letters in \"Easter egg\" - first with your child's forefinger, then with a pencil. And there's a pretty Easter egg to colour in, too, of course! Easter Egg Finger Tracing Get the yellow pencil out to colour in this cute little chick, then practice forming the letters in the word with our finger tracing guide lines. There is such a cute little lamb on this worksheet for the kids to colour in, it is sure to encourage them to trace the word carefully too!"}
{"text": "What is the value of the two-digit integer x? (1) The sum of the two digits is 3. (2) x is divisible by 3. Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient., Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient., BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient., EACH statement ALONE is sufficient., Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are not sufficient. Add Your Explanation You must have a Magoosh account in order to leave an explanation."}
{"text": "The discovery that everything is made of atoms is the greatest scientific find ever. Atoms explain the vast variety and richness of everything. They also help scientists understand the building blocks of matter and the relationships between particles. As scientists studied the atom, they had to abandon everything they believed in and create a whole new science. A science that today underpins the whole of physics, chemistry, and biology."}
{"text": "Ketotic hypoglycemia is the most common form of childhood hypoglycemia. Periods of Hypoglycemic episodes typically occur during early morning, especially during intercurrent illness when food intake is limited. The symptoms and signs of hypoglycemia are often overlooked .Because hypoglycemia is a life threatening event can lead to severe neurological sequel, intravenous administration of glucose is necessary. These children respond promptly to glucose. We share our experience of four cases of Ketotic hypoglycemia admitted during last 2 years."}
{"text": "Definition of \"telephone receiver\" [telephone receiver] Earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds(noun) WordNet. Princeton University. 2010. Use \"telephone receiver\" in a sentence \"Olivier Lecoeur held the telephone receiver awkwardly and stared at the map, probably without seeing it.\" \"Belying his nonchalance, he leaned forward over the tall desk and watched with interest as the concierge raised a telephone receiver to his ear, then pressed the call button for the penthouse.\" \"As far as telephones are concerned, I truly believe there\u2019s a need for a new type of medical specialist, the \u201ctelephonilogical surgeon,\u201d because most adolescents need emergency surgery to remove the telephone receiver that has fused to their ear.\""}
{"text": "by Mark S. Thorne and John M. Harper Livestock grazing is one of the most widespread and important uses of rangelands. Renewable plant resources provide forage for ruminant livestock like cattle, sheep, and goats; and the ruminant animals subsequently provide food and fiber for people. This method of harvesting solar energy requires relatively low inputs of petroleum products for agricultural production. Rangeland livestock, however, must be managed properly to ensure the long-term sustainability of the soil-plant-animal resource base."}
{"text": "is an option that can be given in certain algebraic functions to specify that integers should be treated modulo n. - Modulus appears as an option in Solve, Reduce, Factor, PolynomialGCD, and PolynomialLCM, as well as in linear algebra functions such as Inverse, LinearSolve, and Det. - Arithmetic is usually done over the full ring of integers; setting the option Modulus specifies that arithmetic should instead be done in the finite ring . - The setting Modulus->0 specifies the full ring of integers. - Some functions require that Modulus be set to a prime, or a power of a prime. is a finite field when is prime. - Equations for Modulus can be given in Eliminate and related functions. Introduced in 1988"}
{"text": "The Family and the housing (Procedural ( Exchange of information \u2026 The Family and the housing Grade: 5th elementary -The House and its parts Descriptions of house and family members Socio-drama and performance of a house Fundamental Skills: Domain level II \u221a Ethical and Citizenship Competition: \u2022 Consider the characteristics of the context (place, participants). \u221a Communicative: \u2022 Read and understand different types of text independently \u221a Personal and Spiritual Development: \u2022 Values authority figures. \u221a Logical, Creative and Critical Thinking: \u2022 Process ideas, mental representations, concepts and information. \u221a Environmental and Health Competence: \u2022 Practice proper habits of hygiene, rest, sport, recreation and use of free time. Exchange of information Expressions used in the description of homes. Location of family -Production of posters"}
{"text": "Definition - What does Adjourn mean? To adjourn is to formally close a meeting or a proceeding. This closure may mark the final conclusion of the meeting, or the meeting/proceeding may continue at a later date. In the context of the law, judges are responsible for adjourning the court at the appropriate time in the trial, hearing or other proceeding. Justipedia explains Adjourn A judge may adjourn the court when a trial has finished for the day, when the trial is over, if the trial may have to be paused for a brief period of time, etc. While the court is adjourned, no official legal proceedings will take place for that particular case. Instead, all involved will have to wait until the court is reconvened. The judge will determine when the court reconvenes to continue the trial or other proceeding."}
{"text": "Try these fun games with your child to practise maths skills and help to build your child's confidence. Most children love playing games and it's an easy way to support their learning. The game \u2018Hit the Button\u2019 is a fun way to practise times tables and can be found on: On the following website you can find lots of information as to how you can help your child with maths at home. You can also find lots of maths games on our Maths Subject Page Oxford owl have a FREE eBook Library. Look for the 'My class login' button Password: year 2 Common exception words By the end of year two, children should be able to spell these words."}
{"text": "if you are interested in developing twitter applications, you must have read about twitter API and it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s authentication protocol. your application can fetch user\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s private data but it has to authenticate itself as the user for that. so there are two ways to do it: asking user to provide his twitter username and password [...] or let twitter handle the authentication on behalf of you. This second option is where OAuth comes in. Once you've registered your application on Twitter, you can create a token and send it over to their site for validation. The idea is that, since the user has already authenticated on the Twitter site, they can allow an external application to \"share\" that login information/process and let the remote application fetch information about the user from he Twitter API."}
{"text": "The meniscus is a C-shaped tissue that acts as a shock absorber between the bones in the knee. Overuse and twisting can tear the meniscus. Injury is usually accompanied by a \u201cpop\u201d at the time of injury and later, swelling and pain in and around the knee. Acute tears happen suddenly. Degenerative tears, which are more common in older people, occur over time. What are the signs and symptoms of a torn meniscus? - Swelling and locking up - Pain in and around the knee - A \u201cpop\u201d in the knee at the time of injury"}
{"text": "Biodiversity is essential for human health and well-being, economic prosperity, food safety and security, and other critical areas necessary for the individual and collective thriving of all humans and all human societies. Recognized by a growing coalition of political leaders, civil society, the business community, indigenous peoples and local communities, youth and other key stakeholders, we can all safeguard life on earth with dramatically increased and coordinated action. Let us all look back in 2050 noting that we saved life for future generations, plants and animals. Join the Action Agenda and become a champion of action. DID YOU KNOW THAT ... 1 million species face the threat of extinction, more than at any other point in human history. Land use changes, climate change, pollution and invasive species are some of the drivers of biodiversity"}
{"text": "Vulnerable computer systems and applications: Windows operating systems. Caphaw is a malicious software code, also known as a Trojan, which often enters users\u2019 devices via Skype, Facebook applications, as well as portable memory sticks. Caphaw may modify (delete/create/change) system files, steal banking information as well as communicate with an external network. It also opens a backdoor on your computer through which it can be remotely controlled. - Install or update used device protection systems; - Scan your computer with an anti-virus program; - Install operating system and application updates; - Do not click on suspicious links in emails, SMS and websites; - Before installing programs carefully review the list of things that the program will be able to do without your knowledge; - Do not save passwords in your browser\u2019s memory."}
{"text": "Videos for learning and teaching Statistics and mathematics are surprisingly interesting with Dr Nic. Creative Maths has many popular and useful videos to help learn and teach statistics and mathematics. Dr Nic's Maths and Stats Videos Creative Maths and Dr Nic have created a large wide of videos for learning and teaching statistics and mathematics. Our videos are available here, on YouTube, or through Statistics Learning Centre. Joining our YouTube channel supports us, giving access to more videos. Our videos are used worldwide in universities, schools and other organisations. They are designed to best support learning, educating millions of people every year. Dr Nic's statistics Videos blogpost gives on overview of our statistics videos. The Skip Counting page has our skip counting videos in one place. Organisations can use our videos for internal training by purchasing a licence."}
{"text": "After the War, teacher self advocacy remained muted but other sectors of the culture ramped up to alter public education as the primary tool for building a modern society, and with it, the public\u2019s perception of what it meant to be a teacher. The movie movement began in earnest to influence the perception of public education. In 1955 Hollywood chose to highlight violence in \u201cThe Blackboard Jungle\u201d. Rather than providing an impetus to problem solving, it became a rationale for criticism and downgrading of public education\u2019s image. On Broadway Continue reading \u201cOur Miss Brooks\u201d"}
{"text": "Somehow puzzles on weights and balances just never end! I found this great one in Martin Gardner\u2019s The Colossal Book of Short Puzzles and Problems. Five objects, no two the same weight, are to be ranked in order of increasing weight. You have available a balance scale but no weights. How can you rank the objects correctly in no more than seven separate weighings? For two objects, of course, only one weighing is required. Three objects require three weighings. For younger children, please do try the problem with four objects, where you are allowed no more than 5 weighings. As always, please send your answers as comments within the blog (preferred), or send an e-mail to email@example.com. Please do share the puzzle with others if you like, and please also send puzzles that you have come across that you think I can share in this blog."}
{"text": "P.S. ELA-1 Language: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. A. Notice and correct grammatical and mechanical errors in writing. The agreement test has fifty sentences in which you must determine the correct verb agreement with the subject indicated in the sentence. You will be allowed to use the agreement rules located on the website. The test will be timed allowing you thirty minutes to complete the fifty questions. The subject/verb agreement link is an ideal source to prepare you for this grammar element."}
{"text": "Schlegel ML, Edwards MS, Lintzenich BA, Slifka KA, Valdes EV. 2005. Nutritional challenges associated with feeding a multispecies exhibit: a series of case studies. In Graffam W, Hellinga D, Maslanka M, Ward A, Eds. Proceedings of the Sixth Conference on Zoo and Wildlife Nutrition, AZA Nutrition Advisory Group, Omaha, NE. Feeding multi-species exhibits can be challenging in many ways. The first is ensuring that each species, as well as, each individual has access to a diet without excessive competition from another species. The second is ensuring that animals with different nutrient requirements are able to consume the appropriate diet. The third is to ensure that animals do not consume a diet which may be balanced for one species but predispose another to health problems.Schlegal \u2013 NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH FEEDING A MULTISPECIES EXHIBIT.pdf 98 KB"}
{"text": "Key stage 2 learnt all about Robotics this Thursday. An expert came into the school and explained how robots are becoming fairly common in our daily lives. He showed the children that robots are being developed all the time and during our lifetimes they will continue to take over more and more human activities. Children thought about the advantages and disadvantages of this robotic future. They were then able to control different robots to make them complete tasks requiring precision and accuracy and they experimented and played with some of the other robots. All the children really enjoyed the sessions which were great fun, but they also gave children an insight into the important role that Robotics will play in all our futures. 13 June 2019"}
{"text": "This course provides an introduction to creative writing in multiple genres. You will study and practice writing in a workshop atmosphere and engage in intensive reading of excellent writings focusing on the real and imagined lives of animals from ancient fables through 21st-century stories, poems, essays, and hybrid-genre works. We will follow discussions of readings with writing experiments designed to spark original thinking, develop facility with writing, and enhance understanding of your creative process. You will explore the possibilities of creative writing and the fine and ferocious literature concerning the great and small beasts by writing short creative and analytical pieces and longer works. Some classes will be devoted to working field trips to observe animals."}
{"text": "This was a three part project done in conjunction with Project Healthy Schools and University Preparatory Academy. The project was to be based on food and so we went into the school and talked to sixth grade classes about their eating habits. Since the majority had poor eating habits we decided to educate the children about nutrition and to convince them that eating healthy can be fun. Because all of the children\u2019s learning is activity based, we made a guide book full of activities that taught the children about nutrition. We then asked the kids to create a healthy recipe and bring it into school for an event called \u201cTaste-Bud Challenge.\u201d We wanted to show the kids that healthy food can be pleasing to their taste buds. Finally, we collected all the recipes and created a cookbook for the kids that contained healthy information as well as the participant\u2019s recipes."}
{"text": "Plant Science and Conservation Conserving plants is one of the most significant challenges of our time\u2014and a major focus at the Chicago Botanic Garden. From studying soil to banking seeds, from restoring habitats and protecting endangered plant species to developing new ones, Garden scientists are fighting plant extinction, pollution, and climate change through diverse and exciting research. Research and Conservation Around the World Click on the map pins below to learn more about current projects."}
{"text": "News & Events From ancient Asian traditions to the modern health movements, they've become extremely popular. Reactive Oxygen Species ( ROS ) are chemical/biological species that contain oxygen. In biological context, it is a natural byproduct of metabolic activity. ROS are a two edged sword. In their natural state they are a healthy part of your metabolism. Under duress, they can become \"explosive\" and cause damage to cell structures. More than 80% of the human immune system resides in Gut, as the microbiome. Meaning, what you eat, matters in more ways than most of us realize."}
{"text": "Making Big Bolstead Bucks Realistic (fiction) 2,888 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 910L.What would you design and sell if you could be an entrepreneur for a day? Making Big Bolstead Bucks is a realistic fiction book that follows a group of students and their teacher as they learn the basics of how capitalism works. Their assignment is to work in small groups to start their own business. Mr. Bolstead teaches his students about borrowing money with interest, supply and demand, and profit as they compete to win the contest in a real-world simulation. Illustrations support the text. Printable and Projectable Book at Raz-Plus.com Use of Raz-Plus.com materials requires the purchase of a subscription to Raz-Plus.com."}
{"text": "Birthplace of Mary McLeod Bethune Born on July 10, 1875, near Mayesville, Mary McLeod Bethune devoted her life to the advancement of her race. She was one of the first pupils and later taught at Mayesville Mission School, located 50 yards west of this marker. Bethune founded and directed educational policy at Bethune-Cookman College, a historically Black college in Daytona Beach, Florida. She also founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935. In addition, Bethune was a member of the\u201dBlack Cabinet,\u201d a select group of black appointees to New Deal agencies who advised President Roosevelt on racial matters. She was also a consultant during the drafting of the United Nations Charter. This noted humanitarian and educator died on May 18, 1955. Buried at Bethune-Cookman College. KEYWORDS: BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, MAYESVILLE, SUMTER COUNTY"}
{"text": "It is said that the first casualty of war is the truth, and few wars have demonstrated that more than World War II. One scientist, whose insights would make the atomic age possible, would learn a harsh lesson at the outset of the war about how scientific truth can easily be trumped by politics and bigotry. Lise Meitner was born into a prosperous Jewish family in Vienna in 1878. Her father, a lawyer and chess master, took the unusual step of encouraging his daughter\u2019s education. In a time when women were not allowed to attend institutions of higher learning, Lise was able to pursue her interest in physics with a private education funded by her father. His continued support, both emotional and financial, would prove important throughout Lise\u2019s early career. Continue reading \u201cLise Meitner: A Physicist Who Never Lost Her Humanity\u201d"}
{"text": "An overview of current practices In this chapter, we discuss global resource sharing practices in the early 21st century. Tips for successful international borrowing and lending are given. Resource sharing plays a crucial role in education, democracy, economic growth, health and welfare and personal development. It facilitates access to a wide range of information, which would not otherwise be available to the user, library or country requesting it. Chapter 2 provides an overview of international intending activity and how it was conducted in years past. In this chapter, ..."}
{"text": "It\u2019s hard to escape the history of Wiltshire. At, seemingly, every turn, there is some magnificent reminder of our ancestors, who shaped and signed the landscape forever. While it\u2019s easy to stop and ponder the immediately visible landmarks such as the stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury, or the enigmatic land mass of Silbury Hill, the West Kennet Long Barrow (pictured) is slightly more hidden. In fact, I\u2019d driven past it multiple times before pulling into a nearby layby one day, climbing the short sharp hill to the summit and discovering this huge earth barrow, created in 3650BC and used for around 1,000 years. You can walk inside and explore some of the burial chambers but for me, the magic came from the view. Uninhibited 360 degree views across the landscape. A step taken back in time."}
{"text": "Diez puntos negros - Activity Sheet Thank you! We will contact you when the item is available. Your order will ship on or around the release date One dot can make a sun or moon when day is done. Two dots can make the eyes of a fox or the eyes of keys that open locks. Children count all the way to ten with simple rhymes and brightly colored objects. By the author of the Caldecott Honor Books Freight Train and Truck. K.CC.B.4 Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality."}
{"text": "Ethan Winer put together a new set of videos explaining basic music theory. These are geared towards the musician and audiophile. This video packs a college-level course into about 2-1/2 hours using detailed explanations and familiar musical examples. However, it includes more than just music theory, such as showing playing techniques for musical instruments, plus a segment about orchestra conductors. Because of the length the video is divided into five segments. Full information is in the description for the first video in the list. Below is the first video, and a link to all 5 videos. Excellent material as usual. Check out all of Ethan's videos for interesting and educational subjects."}
{"text": "Written by Parrish Miller The early twentieth century is often referred to as the \u201cProgressive Era\u201d because of the significant political changes that happened during the period. In addition to the 16th Amendment that allowed for the implementation of a federal income tax, states were stripped of their representation in Washington D.C. through the direct election of Senators made possible by the 17th Amendment. For those whose goal was the replacement of a constitutional republic based on individual rights with a socialist democracy based on mob rule, this was a time of great success. \u279c READ THE FULL ARTICLE"}
{"text": "|Printable Version of Topic Click here to view this topic in its original format |Message Board > Alcohol > Study. Binge Drinking Affects Dna| |Posted by: samegame March 28, 2019, 4:06 PM| |A recent study shows that binge drinking can affect DNA But that could be used to help stop addiction, especially if help can get to young adult drinkers and addicts earlier. And yes another warning of how too much alcohol can be bad for you."}
{"text": "The resource has been added to your collection Epistemological beliefs are beliefs about knowledge and learning. In a physics class, for example, some students might believe learning consists of memorizing facts and formulas provided by the teacher, whereas others might believe it entails applying and modifying their conceptualizations of phenomena. This article explores, in the context of a debate about velocity from the author's high school physics class, how a perspective of students as having epistemological beliefs might influence a teacher's perceptions of students and intentions for instruction. This resource has not yet been reviewed. Not Rated Yet."}
{"text": "The history of African-American social dance - Camille A. Brown - 260,546 Views - 6,358 Questions Answered - TEDEd Animation The educator of this lesson has a wonderful site that will further inspire you to learn more about social dance. Take a look here. History does really connect with culture through social dance. Here are two amazing references from Camille A. Brown that illustrate those connections. Black Girl: Linguistic Play and Mr. TOL E. RANCE. Both guides were created by Heather McCartney. Interested in seeing a video clip from Mr. TOL E RANCE? Watch: Camille A. Brown's Mr. TOL E. RAncE \"reel talk.\u201d There is also A TEDx Talk featuring Camille A. Brown that discusses Black Girl: Linguistic Play. Watch it here. Photo credit for Camille A. Brown headshot: Whitney Browne. Create and share a new lesson based on this one."}
{"text": "Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray and Francis Picabia were at the cutting edge of art in the first half of the twentieth century, and made a lasting impression on modern and contemporary art. Duchamp invented the concept of the \u2018readymade\u2019: presenting an everyday object as an artwork, Man Ray pioneered avant-garde photographic and film techniques and Picabia\u2019s use of kitsch, popular or low-brow imagery in his paintings undermined artistic conventions. Their shared outlook on life and art, with a taste for jokes, irony and the erotic, forged a friendship that provided support and inspiration. At the heart of the Dada movement and moving in the same artistic circles, they discussed ideas and collaborated, echoing and responding to each other\u2019s works. Duchamp, Man Ray, Picabia explores their affinities and parallels, uncovering a shared approach to questioning the nature of art."}
{"text": "A patent may contain drawings, also referred to as Patent Drawings that illustrates several embodiments of the invention. Patent Drawings enable clear understanding of the invention Patent Drawings typically are annotated with numbers, letters, and reference characters for various parts of the drawing. These annotations are subsequently referred in Detailed Descriptions and Claims. Therefore, analyzing patent drawings can be a challenging task as it requires going back and forth between Drawings and Detailed Description. SciTech Patent Art's Auto Labelling Tool provides Labelled Drawings for multiple patents in a single click and the process is very simple."}
{"text": "Abbreviation for Digital Visual Interface. DVI was developed to standardize the way output and display devices transfer data and connect. One of its features is the ability for graphics cards to read the attributes of connected output devices (manufacturer, model, resolution, frequency, etc.) It was originally intended for domestic devices like DVD players and TV sets and thus for short cable lengths. The quick adoption by PC and graphics card manufacturers forced the entertainment industry to develop technology and methods to extend the DVI's signal range. RELATED TO THIS KEY There is currently no content classified with this term."}
{"text": "Many wetlands are important fish spawning and nursery areas, as well as nesting, resting and feeding areas for waterfowl. Wetlands have been called \u201cnature\u2019s kidneys\u201d because of their ability to filter impurities from water. Sediment settles out of runoff and dissolved contaminants bind to plant surfaces or are transformed, resulting in improved water quality. Wetlands perform other valuable functions including reducing flood flow and shoreline erosion control. The Wetland Ecology Group performs wetland research with the goal of developing wetland biocriteria and wetland water quality standards for Ohio. Funded largely by U.S. EPA grants awarded to assist states with the development of water quality standards for wetlands, the Wetland Ecology Group's work aids and strengthens the basis for regulatory decisions made by the 401 Water Quality Certification Section."}
{"text": "The Last Great Forest This book by Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan tells the story of the Northern Sierra Madre National Park, the last great rainforest of the Philippines. Spanning an area of around 360,000 hectares in the province of Isabela, it is the largest protected area in the Philippines and is recognized as one of the 221 global key sites for conservation of biodiversity. This book maps the parks' climate and topography, flora and fauna, as well as the indigenous peoples who live and cultivate the area. It also discusses the conservation and management of the park, including the accomplishments and challenges that lie ahead. The Bookmark Inc., Philippines Softcover / 9 x 6 inches / 153 pages / Color"}
{"text": "Shopping in credit city Students complete a shopping game to see how much money they would spend on four major purchases that require borrowing money. Borrowing money instead of paying cash for items can increase the total amount paid. How can you plan ahead when you need or want to make a large purchase? How can borrowing money to pay for items increase the total amount you spend? Calculate the total cost of items using an oversimplified interest formula Reflect on how borrowing affects the way you feel about purchases What students will do Roll a die to determine purchase price, interest rate, and length of loan needed to pay for four big-ticket items. Analyze how purchases made with a credit card may result in increased total cost of ownership when compared with paying with cash. Reflect on the experience of purchasing with cash versus credit."}
{"text": "Germany is located in central Europe. Long ago it was an area occupied by several states. For 74 years, between 1871 and 1945, it was a unified country, but after the World War II it came divided in two, the western Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the eastern German Democratic Republic (GDR). In 1990 it became a united country again. The capital of Germany is Berlin. Germany is a country of beautiful landscapes. Two seas are in the north the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It has numerous natural parks, mountains, valleys and lakes."}
{"text": "Harrisson's Dogfish is a small grey shark that occurs in continental slope depths of south-eastern Australia and New Zealand. The species is greyish in colour with a dark band on both dorsal fins. In life, its eyes are greenish. The posterior tips of the pectoral fins are elongated.. The second dorsal fin is smaller than the first. Harrisson's Dogfish occurs in continental slope depths of south-eastern Australia and New Zealand. The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia. - Last, P.R. & J.D. Stevens. 2009. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Edition 2. CSIRO. Pp. 644, Pl. 1-91."}
{"text": "About the plant A member of the spurge (Euphorbiaceae) family, Phyllanthus emblica (Nelli) is one of the oldest and best-known fruits in the whole of Asia. For millennia, Nelli has been consumed by disciples of Ayurveda both as a rejuvenant and as a cure-all to maintain health, boost vitality and improve performance. \u2018Nelli\u2019 is the affectionate name given to this 5000-year-old traditional medicinal plant by the indigenous population of Sri Lanka. In the mid-1990s, scientists began to cultivate the nutritionally rich fruits in Sri Lanka\u2019s tropical climate in mixed cultures with other native plants under ecological conditions."}
{"text": "Reading a Literary Analysis Before you begin your own literary analysis, you should read a paper created by another student. As you read, note how the writer describes the key events in the life of an important character and connects the events to larger themes. He also paraphrases and quotes from the novel. Click on the side notes to study these and other features. Reading a Student Model This reading analyzes the character arc of Hazel from Watership Down, showing how his decisions, actions, and sacrifices slowly transform him into a leader. The overall structure includes a beginning paragraph, multiple body paragraphs, and an ending paragraph. The writer uses source citations as well as historical context and discussions of theme to show the significance of Hazel's transformation in the novel."}
{"text": "Kids Writing Library An Interactive Online Environment for Students and Teachers Writing A-Z's Kids Writing Library is an online portal where teachers can display exemplary student writing online on the Class Writers' Wall or the Class Writers' Bookshelf allowing students to read each other's works. Students send complete writing to your Kids A-Z In Basket, where you review it and mark it to be included in the Kids Writing Library. Every time you post to the Kids Writing Library your students become published authors within your online Kids A-Z classroom."}
{"text": "An Historic Moment In Motion Pictures - D. W. Griffith AN HISTORIC MOMENT IN MOTION PICTURES D. W. Griffith, setting his natural stage for a \"long shot\" in his epoch-making photoplay, \"Birth of a Nation.\" The director is in consultation with Civil War veterans to insure the accuracy of the battle scene he is about to film. The long shot was invented by Griffith and first used in this picture. Source: THE MENTOR, Volume 9, Number 6, July 1, 1921, Page 2"}
{"text": "The first step in understanding and discussing literature is knowing what you\u2019re reading. Being able to state which genres you enjoy, or what genre the book you\u2019re reading falls under, is a powerful skill; especially if you want to talk about books! Looking at a text\u2019s features will help you identify the genre it falls under. This Powerpoint has been created to help you identify such features. Click on the image below, to read or download the Powerpoint. Don\u2019t forget to leave a comment below to tell me how you found it! Till next time\u2026"}
{"text": "Introduction / History The Balanta are fishermen, herders, and cultivators. They grow millet, rice, peanuts, cashews, and fruit for a cash crop. They love to celebrate traditional holidays. The Balanta live on the west coast of Africa though they originated in India, Egypt, and Ethiopia. What are their beliefs? In this society God is believed to be far away. They try to reach him through spirits and sacrifices. Although Catholicism has been partially accepted, Islam is strong and practiced along with spirit worship. Prayer Points * Pray for an indigenous church planting movement among the Balanta people. * Ask God to break the ties of traditional spirit worship. * Pray for God to use this very versatile people and make them see that believing on Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation. * Pray that medical and educational needs will be met."}
{"text": "The law concerning wills is contained in the Wills Act 1936 (SA). Many of the legal terms used in this topic are highlighted and explained in our list of Legal Terms. Some of the terms used include testator, executor and administrator. A testator is a person who has made a will. An executor is the person who is appointed in a will to deal with an estate and an administrator is the person appointed by the court to deal with the estate of a person who dies without having made a valid will."}
{"text": "Why is he here? When Was\u2019aka was found he had a tumor over his left eye and was unable to find food. The tumor has since been removed, but he is blind in his left eye and cannot hunt for himself. The name Was\u2019aka means strength in Dakota. The Dakota people are the original inhabitants of the place we now call Wabasha, Minnesota. At just over six pounds, Was\u2018aka offers visitors to the National Eagle Center an excellent example of size differences among eagles from different parts of the United States, as well as the difference in size between males and females."}
{"text": "Use the map below and the grid coordinates to answer the following questions: a) What is grid coordinate for the front door? b) The grade 2 classroom is mostly in what grid coordinate? c) The nurse\u2019s office has what grid coordinate? d) What are the 3 grid coordinates for the hallway?"}
{"text": "Induction heating is often thought of as an industrial process but it is a technology that can just as easily be applied to smaller scale operations. Wether home-made or off the shelf induction heating provides a powerful way to heat and treat various metals electromagnetically. Using powerful magnet fields electromagnetic induction heating is able to quickly generate high temperatures in metals held within the magnetic field. The oscillating magnetic field generated by the AC current causes tiny electrical eddy currents within the metal. In turn the tiny eddy currents generate heat through the electrical resistance of the metal, the friction of electrons moving about with the magnetic field."}
{"text": "By the end of this chapter, you should be able to: A bit of an older tool that you will see sometimes is an <iframe></iframe> tag. The iframe tag is used to embed another document (HTML page) within the current page. You can read more about it here. For more on how they are (or are mostly not) used today, check out this Stack Overflow question. Although you will rarely be creating your own iframe tags, it is very common to embed content from other websites on your page through an iframe tag. You can read how to embed an audio player from Spotify here and a YouTube video here. When you're ready, move on to Intermediate HTML Exercise"}
{"text": "Dinosaurs are a kid favorite and they will love these dinosaur worksheets. Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-Rex and more! Lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, cheetahs and more. African animal themed worksheets to teach concepts like reading, writing, math and more. Learn about bugs with this set of free worksheets. Butterflies, bees, ladybugs and much more! Sharks, dolphins, whales, fish and more! Check out this set of ocean animal themed worksheets. Pigs, horses, chickens, cows, sheep and more. Check out our collection of farm animal themed worksheets."}
{"text": "When we think of something as alive, we often think of the physical organisms or structures we can see with our naked eye or even a microscope. Yet there is a vast array of molecules that are crucial to life, the building blocks of life. These molecules provide e nergy, help reactions to occur, and even provide one of the most necessary components that nearly all forms of life need. In this unit we will examine these molecules and the chemistry of life. Lab Standards Explained Proteins Quizlet Set Stephen Taylor's Carbohydrates, Lipids & Proteins Presentation Shelby Unit Summary Notes & Video Lectures:"}
{"text": "This section describes methods used to animate elements. Animates the specified element. The element to animate. An object that defines element animation options. A Promise of the jQuery.Deferred object resolved after animation is completed. If you execute element animation before the previous one is completed, the animation is passed to a queue and is executed after the current one finishes. Returns a value indicating whether the specified element is being animated. The element to check for being animated. If the specified element is being animated, the method returns true. Otherwise, false. Stops the animation. The element whose animation should be stopped. A boolean value specifying whether to apply the target animation state to the specified object or leave the current state."}
{"text": "Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye disease that occurs when tissue in the macula deteriorates. The retina is the layer of tissue on the inside back wall of your eye. This disease can be serious as the part of your retina that\u2019s responsible for central vision is damaged. It may cause blurred central vision or a blind spot in the center of your visual field, or worse. The first sign of macular degeneration may be a need for more light when your concentrating on things close to the eye. Fine newsprint may become harder to read and street signs more difficult to recognize. Eventually, straight lines may appear distorted or crooked. Gray or blank spots may mask the center of your visual field. The condition poses the threat of progressing rapidly, thus leading to severe vision loss in one or both eyes, but usually develops gradually.Read More"}
{"text": "South Effingham Middle School\u2019s eighth-grade advanced-content physical science classes recently traveled to South Effingham Elementary School for three collaborative lab activities. The idea came from Missy Cubbedge, a fifth-grade teacher at SEES who wanted all the fifth-graders at the school to have better knowledge about density, chemical weathering and mechanical weathering. The students from the middle school were accompanied by Shelly Hobbs, their science teacher, and Carla Dean, the school\u2019s gifted program facilitator. The middle school students showed their knowledge and responsibility by orchestrating the labs with minimal assistance to all the fifth-graders at SEES. All three labs incorporated both the middle and elementary school students\u2019 Common Core Georgia Performance Standards."}
{"text": "Researchers in England are hoping to help root out modern-day slavery in northern India by using Google Maps to locate brick kilns, sites notorious for using millions of slaves, including children. Despite a 1976 ban on bonded labor, millions of people in India are believed to be living in slavery. The unfortunate practice remains widespread at brick kilns, rice mills and brothels, among others. The 'Slavery from Space' is a project by the University of Nottingham's Rights Lab that uses detailed satellite imagery and volunteers to identify signs of slavery in India, and pass the information to the government officials & local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on the ground. Will this initiative help in curbing the bonded labour and human trafficking in India? For more videos, click here."}
{"text": "Deaf / Hard of Hearing Basics Understanding what a child who is deaf/hard of hearing needs to fully participate at school, home, and in the community, begins with identifying and supporting their unique needs as early as possible. The following resources provide an overview of causes, evaluation procedures, and services for children who are deaf/hard of hearing. Understanding Hearing Loss Learn about how hearing loss occurs when any part of the ear, including the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear, hearing nerve, and auditory system is not functioning. Causes of Hearing Loss Gain an understanding of the potential causes of hearing loss and signs that indicate there may be a hearing loss. Screening and Diagnosis for Hearing Loss Discover hearing screening requirements, how a hearing screening is conducted, and where you can go to get a screening or a complete evaluation."}
{"text": "(Hebrew \u05e2\u05e5 \u05d4\u05d3\u05e2\u05ea \u05d8\u05d5\u05d1 \u05d5\u05e8\u05e2) \"And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.\" - Genesis 2:9 From the Hebrew: \u05e2\u05e5 for tree. \u05d3\u05e2\u05ea (Daath) means \"knowledge.\" \u05d8\u05d5\u05d1 means \"goodness.\" \u05e8\u05e2 means \"pollution\" or \"impurity.\" One of two trees in the Garden of Eden, the Tree of Knowledge in Hebrew is Daath, which is related to the sexual organs and the study of sexuality, known also as Alchemy / Tantra. The full name \u201cTree of Knowledge of Goodness and Impurity\u201d indicates that Daath, sexual \u201cknowledge,\u201d leads to either \u201cgoodness\u201d or \u201cimpurity.\u201d"}
{"text": "Martini, Giovanni Battista Martini, Giovanni Battista j\u014dv\u00e4n\u00b4n\u0113 b\u00e4t-t\u0113s\u00b4t\u00e4 m\u00e4rt\u0113\u00b4n\u0113 [key], 1706\u201384, Italian composer and teacher, also known as Padre Martini. Martini became a priest in 1722. He acquired great prestige as a teacher, particularly of counterpoint. His students included J. C. Bach, Gluck, Gr\u00e9try, and Mozart. Martini built up a vast library devoted to the historical, scientific, and mathematical aspects of music. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Music: History, Composers, and Performers: Biographies"}
{"text": "S.T.E.M. learning resources can help a child learn the S.T.E.M. courses, but more importantly such resources can instill an interest. Once a child develops an interest in a subject the difficulty of tutoring the child will be greatly reduced, whether the child is being homeschooled or just struggling in a traditional school. If enough interest is instilled the child might just seek out skills beyond school. To get started we should know exactly what S.T.E.M. stands for. The letters stand for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Of these, mathematics is the key. Without a sound mathematics background, the other S.T.E.M. disciplines cannot be mastered. It is also the subject that is the most abstract."}
{"text": "(Last Updated on : 12/09/2009) Anugrahasarga is a technical phrase, which means 'Benevolent Nature'. It is one of the sayings of the Sankhya Philosophy as stated in the Compendium of Principles. 'Benevolent creation' is said to consist of the production of external objects from the five subtle elements such as of sound, tangibility, colour, savour and odour. Brahma perceived these to be destitute of a sphere of action, created external objects, or 'benevolent nature'. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to firstname.lastname@example.org"}
{"text": "Leaders: they aren\u2019t always on your side. - A principal hires an agent to complete some task the agent is unable or unwilling to do. - A leader is an agent to the citizens (or principals) of a country. - Principals must be worried that agents will do what the agents want to do and not what the principals hired the agents to do. This is especially concerning when the two sides have unaligned preferences, there is no effective monitoring, and future incentives are unavailable. - Leaders might instigate wars when it is convenient for them even though those wars are bad for the country."}
{"text": "I have been curious that verb 'walk' means 'causative verb' in 'I walked the dog.' sentence. And I know these verbs (have, let, make) are causative verb, but how verb 'walk' in 'I walked the dog.' sentence means 'causative verb' without these verbs (have, let, make)? And what is difference in both? To \"walk the dog\" means to control and handle the dog while it performs bodily functions. That is, make sure it's pee and poop go in acceptable places, stoop-and-scoop after if required, keep the dog from going places that dogs are not permitted, return the dog when these functions are complete, and so forth. By extension, \"walk the dog\" can mean a human going to use the toilet. To \"make the dog walk\" would be to do something that produces a dog that is walking. It does not necessarily involve all that other stuff in the first phrase."}
{"text": "Huge product rangeOver 140,000 books & equipment products Rapid shippingUK & Worldwide Pay in \u00a3, \u20ac or U.S.$By card, cheque, transfer, draft Exceptional customer serviceGet specialist help and advice This poster illustrates 107 species of birds commonly found in the fynbos, forest and Karoo veld habitats of the region (and lists 192 birds of the region). The illustrations are by Kenneth Newman. Among the bird families represented on this poster are bulbul, bunting, buzzard, canary, chat, cisticola, cuckoo, dove, eagle, eremomela, finch, flycatcher, francolin, grebe, lark, owl, prinia, robin, shelduck, starling, sunbird, swift, rock thrush, tit, titbabbler, warbler, and woodpecker."}
{"text": "We make science enjoyable for kids of all ages by boosting their natural inquisitiveness and answering their questions. In our hands-on, interactive sessions, we inspire kids to learn the scientific principles behind technology and question why they are there. We motivate kids to discover the secrets and science behind the technology by giving them projects involving creating exciting diagrams and pictures and stimulate them to use their ideas to design the solutions to real work problems. We engage kids to find out solutions for the problems occurred in everyday devices and challenge them to become more adventurous in the things that they try to do. Our projects involve the interests of children to see the relevance of engineering in their lives."}
{"text": "Since the 1930s, the vast majority of Britain\u2019s wildflower meadows have been destroyed through ploughing, intensive grazing and development. Yet these changes to our natural landscape have managed to slip under the radar, to the point where 97% of meadows today have been entirely wiped out. Click here for more information.: Should we be concerned about keeping the \u2018wild\u2019 in wildflower? | Press and Journal"}
{"text": "I have been investigating several interesting problems in 3D geometry. I wanted to share my research as I'm sure others may find it interesting too. - Biasing Tangent Vectors \u2014 spline interpolation often requires tangent vectors which can be biased to improve the quality of the interpolation. - Furry Ball Theory \u2014 the surface of a sphere must always have two points where no continuous surface normal can exist - for example, there must always be at least two tornadoes on the surface of the earth. I tried to use the 4D cross product to solve this problem, but wasn't successful. - Othello \u2014 A fun demo of some basic OpenGl programming techniques."}
{"text": "In the heart of the Amazon, dense green foliage blankets the horizon as far as the eye can see. For millennia, its rich natural resources have supported human communities and an incredible diversity of wildlife species found nowhere else on the planet. This great and complex rainforest is also one of the world\u2019s most impactful ecosystems \u2013 Amazonian watersheds account for 20% of the world\u2019s river water. However, the forests of the Peruvian Amazon are increasingly under threat from climate change, rapid development, and extractive activities like logging and mining. From the terra firme and flooded forests of the lowlands to the glacial lakes and tropical montane forests of the Andes, Peru\u2019s landscapes need comprehensive and inclusive strategies for conservation. Our research here provides important insights into the fate of the Amazon and all the life that depends on it."}
{"text": "Equatorial Guinean legislative election, 1993 Wikipedia Parliamentary elections were held in Equatorial Guinea on 21 November 1993, the first multi-party election in the country since 1968. Although seven parties were allowed to run in the election, the ruling Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) maintained its grip on power, winning 68 of the 80 seats in the enlarged Chamber of People's Representatives. The Joint Opposition Platform, an alliance of eight opposition parties, called for a boycott and claimed voter turnout was as low as 20%, although it was reported to be 67.5%. The alliance's leaders were prevented from travelling to the mainland to campaign for the boycott and some were banned from leaving the country. Following the election, the Spanish Foreign Minister Javier Solana claimed the elections were not free and fair, an opinion shared by other observers."}
{"text": "Feelings of anxiety can be normal and healthy, or they can indicate an anxiety problem. It\u2019s normal, for example, to feel afraid when a large dog snaps at you or to worry when a family member is several hours late and has not called. These feelings can help you to protect yourself and others you care about. Once the situation is resolved or changes, the fear or worry should go away. However, you may have an anxiety problem if your feelings of worry or fear: - occur most of the time - keep you awake at night - prevent you from doing things during the day. Anxiety problems in older adults are common, and they often go unrecognized. Anxiety problems may be caused by: - stressful or traumatic events - alcohol, medications and caffeine - family history of anxiety disorders - other medical or psychiatric problems."}
{"text": "Everyone can make the choice to be kind\u2014by helping someone, doing something nice for no reason, saying words of encouragement or practicing empathy for another. The recipient of an act of kindness receives a little happiness because they know someone cares. The kindness giver feels happy because doing something kind for someone else makes us feel good. Being kind creates instant happiness for everyone involved. Do your friends describe you as kind?"}
{"text": "Garnet Name Meaning & Origin Looking for the perfect name? Try the Name MatchMaker to find the perfect baby name for you! Sister & Brother Names Know a Garnet? What are her siblings named? Name Lists Featuring Garnet Contribute your knowledge to the name Garnet - Comments and insights on the name Garnet - Personal experiences with the name Garnet - Nicknames for Garnet - Meanings and history of the name Garnet A Garnet is of English origin and is a red, semi-precious stone. - Famous real-life people named Garnet - Garnet in song, story & screen Garnet is the name of a character in 'A Flintstone's Christmas Carol'. Princess Garnet is heroine in the videogame Final Fantasy IX. Garnet Redfern, a vampire character mentioned in the 5th book of the Night World series \"The Chosen\" by L.J. Smith. Garnet, fusion of Ruby and Sapphire in \"Steven Universe\""}
{"text": "Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids: The Gospel in 52 Five-Minute Bible Stories by Phil Vischer The Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids will guide readers from Genesis to Revelation, retelling beloved Bible stories AND tackling tricky questions like \u201cWhat is sin?\u201d and \u201cWhat is the Trinity?\u201dEach story is vividly illustrated, takes just five minutes to read, and includes a family connection to encourage family Bible study and help readers learn, talk, and pray together PLUS, bonus content connects the dots of each Bible story, making the Laugh and Learn Bible for Kids a family devotional Bible that provides a big picture, applicational view of the Biblical narrative. Written by VeggieTales(R) creator Phil Vischer, this family Bible is more than a children\u2019s Bible storybook . . . it\u2019s a deep, engaging, laugh-out-loud gospel experience."}
{"text": "\"In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work\u2014brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.\u201d - Carol S. Dweck. At Highfield we aspire to develop a growth mindset in all pupils. A growth mindset recognises that our abilities can be increased through the application of effort and a positive attitude. Read the booklet below to find out more about: - the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed one - how parents and carers can support children in developing a growth mindset at home - the words and phrases which help encourage a growth mindset Here are some of the displays we have at Highfield to encourage and promote a growth mindset:"}
{"text": "Here is an experiment Various materials of the same mass (500g) are crushed, placed in a boil in the bag bag and placed in boiling water until they have reached equilibrium. They are they removed rapidly and placed into a beaker with a known volume of water and a known temperature. The highest temperature they reach is recorded. Describe what will happen to the temperature of the beakers when the bags are placed in them. Why are the bags left in the boiling water for a long time? Why must you be quick moving the bags into the beakers of water at room temperature? What would happen if water got trapped in the top of the bag when moving them? Why are the materials crushed and not a solid lump? Could this be used to find a value for the specific heat capacity? If so, how."}
{"text": "at Y31 : Yrj\u00f6nkatu 31 : Helsinki : Finland GARETH EMERY (GB) ALEX KUNNARI (FI) & K-SYSTEM (FI) TONY DALEN (FI) Red is the color at the end of the spectrum of visible light next to orange and opposite violet. Red is one of the additive primary colors of light and it is also one of the subtractive primary colors, along with yellow and blue, of the RGB color space and traditional color wheel used by painters and artists."}
{"text": "Named after the President during whose administration the Grand Coulee Dam was built, this 151-mile-long artificial lake was formed by the backwaters of that dam. It serves as storage for water that is used for hydroelectric power, irrigation, and recreation. A number of towns along the river banks were flooded out by the reservoir, some of which moved to higher ground and continued in existence, such as Kettle Falls Opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, canooeing, and other recreational sports can be enjoyed at the lake."}
{"text": "Intensive Interaction uses body language to tune into children who struggle to communicate. It involves \u2018learning their language\u2019 and responding, to \u2018what\u2019 they do and \u2018how\u2019 they do it. It is more than just copying or mirroring, it means entering their world and working from what it is that the child finds meaningful. The Therapies team support intensive interaction as a \u2018whole school approach\u2019 in order to develop a child\u2019s interactions across their day. Many of our children choose Lego to self-occupy. Lego Therapy is used with some children in individual or group sessions. These sessions aim to develop children\u2019s emotions, understanding, attention & listening skills, concentration, turn taking, problem solving and working with others."}
{"text": "Technology now occupies nearly every corner of our students' lives. To that end, the administration and staff of St. Joseph School have made a concerted effort to incorporate technology into the curriculum. Technology is an integral part of the curriculum in each classroom. Students have access to a wide variety of technology tools used to draft and edit writing, conduct research, practice math facts, create student projects, and access online educational programs, including Google Apps for Education. In technology, we get to play games on the computer, solve math problems, and learn to type. - Diego, Grade 2"}
{"text": "STEM CELL THERAPY contain proteins that work on the DNA level. STEM CELL THERAPY Stem cells or extracts contain proteins that work on the DNA level. These proteins switch genes on and cause them to function, thereby reproducing particular cells. Miraculously they do not run amuck and over-produce cells or produce incorrect cells (cancers). This has been shown over the last seventy plus years of usage. Safety and efficacy mark this treatment. Human stem cell therapies have yet to be proven over time, for safety and efficacy. They should be considered strictly experimental and a futuristic treatment that offers little over this time-tested, safe and efficacious form."}
{"text": "- Title a page in your composition notebook: - Ask a Question about plants or animals or life science that you have an interest, such as \"Why do moles make holes?\" Write it under the title. - Develop a hypothesis (an educated guess to your question) and write it below your question. Remember, a hypothesis does not have to be correct as it is only what you think the answer is. - Perform research regarding your question to help you better understand the question and list the findings below your hypothesis. - You will continue this experiment later to include the remaining steps of the Scientific Method however don't include them at this time. Due Monday August 17."}
{"text": "Carter Reads the Newspaper Carter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen. So Carter read the newspaper to him every day. When he was still a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines. There he met a man named Oliver Jones, and Oliver did something important: he asked Carter not only to read to him and the other miners, but also research and find more information on the subjects that interested them. \u201cMy interest in penetrating the past of my people was deepened,\u201d Carter wrote. His journey would take him many more years, traveling around the world and transforming the way people thought about history. Illustrated by: Don Tate Published by: Peachtree Publishers"}
{"text": "The simple past tense & present perfect tense can be confusing sometimes. For today\u2019s English lesson, I\u2019m going to show you how you can use each of these grammar patterns in your English conversations and writing. To get the details of this English lesson, you need to listen to the podcast or the check the transcript for the example sentences and a word-for-word explanation. If you know anyone who has trouble with this English language point, why not help them out! Just share this lesson with them. Thanks for studying today!"}
{"text": "So...What is Bullying?Bullying as defined by Dr. Olweus: A student is being bullied when he or she is exposed, repeatedly and over time, to negative actions on the part of one or more students. Additionally, in bullying incidents, there is an imbalance in strength or power-a victim of bullying has a difficult time defending himself or herself. Bullying may be carried out through physical, verbal or indirect means (e.g., excluding students). Thus, bullying is characterized by three criteria: - It is aggressive behavior or intentional \u201charm doing\u201d - It is carried out repeatedly and over time - It occurs within an interpersonal relationship characterized by an imbalance of power"}
{"text": "Stretchable electronics is emerging as a promising new technology for next-generation wearable devices, according to a review published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. The technology has many possible applications for healthcare, energy and the military. But there are several challenges involved in finding suitable materials and manufacturing methods. The biggest challenge for making stretchable electronics is that each component must endure being compressed, twisted and applied to uneven surfaces while maintaining performance, according to the review author Wei Wu, materials scientist at Wuhan University, China. Source and top image: NIMS"}
{"text": "The resource has been added to your collection In this lesson, students will investigate the types of tools and technology that are used in ocean exploration. As they proceed, they will understand the complexity of ocean exploration, learn about the technological applications and capabilities required for ocean exploration, and discover the importance of teamwork in scientific research projects. As part of the activity, they will plan and perform a simulated \"dive\" into a model ocean, using sampling tools they have made themselves. This resource has not yet been reviewed. Not Rated Yet."}
{"text": "A learning agenda includes a (1) set of questions addressing the critical knowledge gaps impeding informed design and implementation decisions and (2) plans for learning activities to help answer those questions. A basic process for a learning agenda includes three key steps:Understanding the context Developing and... Stacey Young, from USAID's Office of Learning, Evaluation and Research, provides detailed information about collaborating, learning and adapting within the Program Cycle. This document provides readers with an overview of USAID's Education Strategy 2011 to 2015. This report intends to provide decision-makers with a basis for including knowledge management and knowledge networking in policy considerations related to development strategy, effectiveness, and gov"}
{"text": "This semester we are focusing on one story: \"No voy a levantarme\". We will use an embedded reading and students will do all the nuggets. I am not going to spend a lot of time on the other stories. I will quickly do a \"Listen and Draw\" for one or two or them, probably in the past tense. Students will listen and draw, watch the videos, and then do a Textivate to read the text. This year I am adding three Edpuzzles (with Pablo from Dreaming Spanish) and a BVP style Task to the unit. Students did the first Edpuzzle to learn about Pablo's day and to get lots of CI! Sharing them here in case anyone can use them! Students will also do these two Edpuzzles (here and here) where Pablo's friend Adri\u00e0 talks about his daily routine. One, or both of these, will be Interpretive Listening Assessments."}
{"text": "Improve Health Care Access of Northern Residents Goals of the Project - Design effective processes and forums for collaboration involving northern community residents and health care organizations to discuss access issues and generate solutions. - Describe issues of access to health services from the experiences of northern residents. - Identify quantitative and qualitative population health data that are appropriate and relevant for use by northern communities. - Build community capacity to use health data and access theory to understand community experiences in accessing health services, as well as capacity to influence program planning and policy - Evaluate the design of health service delivery to improve access by northern residents. - Influence healthy public policy to ensure it is appropriate and relevant for people and communities of the north."}
{"text": "Hildebert of Lavardin (h\u012dl`d\u0259b\u0259rt, l\u0103v`\u0259rd\u012dn; l\u00e4v\u00e4rd\u0103N`), c.1056\u20131133, French churchman, bishop of Le Mans (1096\u20131125), and archbishop of Tours (1125\u201333). He was taken prisoner when Le Mans was captured (1099) by William II of England and was carried away to England, where he spent a year. When he was at Tours he came into conflict with Louis VI of France over the king's supposed right to present the deanery of Tours. Hildebert attended the First Lateran Council. He completed the cathedral at Le Mans. He was one of the most prolific writers of his period; especially noteworthy are his Latin hymns and poems. He wrote several elegies, a mythological poem on the destruction of Troy, lives of St. Hugh of Cluny and St. Mary of Egypt, and miscellaneous works, such as an interpretation of the Mass."}
{"text": "Aper\u00e7u du projet Brain cancers can be exceptionally challenging to treat, and new therapies are needed. Cancer cells can resist treatment in part through proteins that protect cells from dying called IAPs. Dr Robert Korneluk has found that combining IAP-blocking drugs with immunotherapy can kill cancer cells very effectively. Dr Korneluk will now define the most effective cocktail of IAP blocking drugs and immunotherapies (e.g. cancer fighting viruses and other immune system stimulants) in mice with an aggressive form of brain cancer. This will lay the foundation for clinical trials to test this new approach to brain cancer treatment."}
{"text": "Believe it or not, there are actually TWO North Poles \u2013 the one at the top of the earth and what is known as MAGNETIC NORTH. Magnetic north is actually in northern Canada, and that is where compasses point to. Now, on to your question\u2026if you were standing exactly on top of the magnetic north pole, your compass would point nowhere in particular since the place it is used to pointing to is at your feet! You should know that finding magnetic north is not always easy \u2013 the spot is actually moving about 10 miles northwest every year. Since it was discovered in 1831, magnetic north has traveled many miles from its original spot!"}
{"text": "Carbon storage in vegetable soils - Growers can reduce the greenhouse impact of vegetable production by maintaining and preventing further loss of stored soil carbon (mitigation) which will also have soil health and productivity benefits. - Increasing organic matter inputs (crop residues, cover crops and composts) and reducing losses (cultivation and fallow) are key to maintaining soil carbon stores and improving soil health and productivity. - Increasing long-term stored carbon in vegetable soil (sequestration) is difficult due to the intensity of production. This fact sheet summaries the opportunities and management options for mitigating or sequestering soil carbon in vegetable soils."}
{"text": "Begin to self-correct errors in language use. The student will demonstrate an understanding of oral language structure. No resources have been tagged as aligned with this standard. selecting words and phrases for effect; using grammatically correct language. Express ideas orally in complete sentences. Use language appropriate for context and audience."}
{"text": "The Pepper Weevil and Its Management MetadataShow full item record The pepper weevil is a severe pest of sweet and hot peppers. The grubs feed inside buds of fruit, and there may be five to eight generations of pepper weevil in a year. This publication contains complete information on pepper weevil biology, sampling and control. Description5 color photos, 2 illustrations, 3 tables Riley, David; Sparks Jr., Alton N. (1995). The Pepper Weevil and Its Management. Available electronically from"}
{"text": "The earliest excavated levels, up to now, date to the Late Calcholithic 2 period, by the end of the 5th millennium BCE. Several occupational phases, mostly showing features related to domestic functions, have been uncovered. Houses are characterised by the presence of courtyards around which several rooms are built. A kitchen, identified by the presence of a domed oven, sometimes accompanied by hearths, and grinding equipment for cereal processing, is always found. Traces of painted plaster have been found on some of the houses\u2019 mud-brick walls. Pottery related to those levels shows parallels with similar cultural material from south-eastern regions (Gaziantep and \u2018Amuq)."}
{"text": "- Linear Algebra Inner product and orthogonal components This content was COPIED from BrainMass.com - View the original, and get the already-completed solution here! The material is from ABSTRACT VECTOR SPACE. \u00a9 BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 9, 2019, 9:05 pm ad1c9bdddf Please kindly show each step of your solution. Thank you. Please see the attached file. Solution. We can assume that any element in the orthogonal complement of Span(g) in has the form: . Note that the inner product ... This shows how to find orthogonal components of a span."}
{"text": "In 1823, Charlotte Mary Yonge was born at Otterbourne in Hampshire, England. Her charitable parents built the first Sunday School on the grounds of Otterbourne and gave her a religious education. She began to teach at the age of seven and continued in her parents footsteps in educating the poor. Her first writings were for Sunday School children. She continued her writing and teaching into adulthood; her writing as prolific as it was loved. Still loved today, here are some of the works she wrote for children. Thanks go to Allison for gathering these books. My friend feeds my obsession with 19th and early 20th century books. You can find more on my Facebook group, and learn how you can Build Your Own Homeschool Curriculum for FREE. You can read more about Charlotte Mary Yonge here:"}
{"text": "Half-and-half Medal. Two award medals physically cut in half and one of each half soldered back together; they are awarded to the two contestants who tied in the contest for which the awards were made. Such half-and-half medals are particularly dramatic because the medals are of differing colors, as gold and silver, or silver and bronze. They have been observed only for sports awards, and then only rarely. excerpted with permission from For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON Roger W. Burdette, Editor"}
{"text": "This course explains the fundamentals of Islam (the tenets of Islam, Iman and Ihsan) based on the recommended textbook, \u201cThe Essence of Islam\u201d. Course content includes learning of mosque etiquette and concludes with a visit to the mosque. Masjid Khalid is selected for visits due to its close vicinity with MCAS. Students should have attended our Knowing Islam Session before coming for this class. All BCI Classes are conducted in English. We also conduct classes in Mandarin language The essence of Muslims belief system (the 6 Articles of Faith) Life as a Muslim (understanding and observing the 5 Pillars of Islam"}
{"text": "1. This was the most widely produced German tank (Panzerkampfwagen) of World War Two. 2. In 1997 the Supreme Court ruled that a person holding this position can be sued. 3. He was the first man to win the Medal of Honor twice. HistoryNet.com is brought to you by Historynet LLC, the world's largest publisher of history magazines. HistoryNet.com contains daily features, photo galleries and over 5,000 articles originally published in our various magazines. \u00a9 2020 HistoryNet"}
{"text": "Request Your Free eBook Now: \"Reading A Balance Sheet -- Developing your Finance Skills\" This free eBook will give you a thorough understanding of the balance sheet, a powerful decision-making tool that every manager should be familiar with. You will learn: - Exactly how assets, liabilities and equity are defined and documented - How to use a balance sheet to determine an organization's liquidity and solvency - How the balance sheet and other key financial documents fit together - How to perform a vertical and horizontal common size analyses to detect changes in an organization's financial status - How to assess the ability of an organization\u2019s management by using key financial ratios Offered Free by: Free Management Ebooks See All Resources from: Free Management Ebooks This download should complete shortly. If the resource doesn't automatically download, please, click here."}
{"text": "2.7\" Quartz Crystal Cluster - Brazil This is a beautiful cluster of quartz crystals from Minas Gerais, Brazil. The cluster measures 2.7\" x 2.1\" and the longest point is 1.5\". Silicon Dioxide, also know as SiO2 or Quartz, is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's crust. Quartz crystals generally grow in silica-rich, hot watery solutions called hydrothermal environments, at temperatures between 100\u00b0C and 450\u00b0C, and usually under very high pressure. Quartz veins are formed when open fissures are filled with hot water during the closing stages of mountains forming, and can be hundreds of millions of years old."}
{"text": "The systematic seizure of assets was part of the Nazi policies of persecution and annihilation in Austria from 1938 to 1945. The bureaucratically organized seizure of assets, carried out on the basis of discriminating laws, was predominantly aimed at those who were deemed Jewish by the Nazi state. Their gradual divestment began with the state-ordered Declaration of Assets in 1938 and continued with forced sales (\"aryanizations\"). It often ended with the forfeiture of assets to the Nazi state following their owner\u2019s deportation to a concentration camp. Other groups persecuted by the Nazi regime also suffered material losses, in the form of confiscations by the state or bans on carrying out a profession, for example."}
{"text": "late 13c., from Old English \u00feanone, \u00feanon \"from that place\" + adverbial genitive -es. Old English \u00feanone/\u00feanon is from Proto-Germanic *thanana (source also of Old Saxon thanana, Old Norse \u00feana, Old Frisian thana, Old High German danana, German von dannen), related obscurely to the root of then, and ultimately from PIE demonstrative base *to- (see the). Written with -c- to indicate a voiceless \"s\" sound. Meaning \"from that time\" is from late 14c.; sense of \"for that reason\" is from 1650s. From thence is redundant."}
{"text": "Trying to understand a very simple class - from the book \"dive into python\" davea at ieee.org Wed May 20 23:35:53 EDT 2009 > Example 5.6. Coding the FileInfo Class > class FileInfo(UserDict): > \"store file metadata\" > def __init__(self, filename=ne): > UserDict.__init__(self) (1) > self[\"name\"] =ilename (2) > What I do not understand is the last line. I thought 'self' was > supposed to refer to an instance of the object. But the square > brackets seem to indicate a list. Except you can not assign values to > a list like that. So where does \"name\" come from? > I am sure this is totally simple, but I missing something. You're deriving your class from UserDict, which is a \"Class that simulates a dictionary.\" So you can use dictionary semantics on \"self.\" \"name\" is a key for the dict. More information about the Python-list"}
{"text": "Solar Projects For Greenhouse Growing To convert solar energy into electricity or solar fuels, you need specialized systems of materials such as those consisting of organic & inorganic thin films. Processes at the junction of these films play a crucial role in converting this solar energy. Ask us for more information about how Solar and Wind can solve your Energy Issues. Solar (and Wind) are perfect options for powering for Greenhouses. They provide power when you need it and, with back up systems, can provide power when the sun shines, or all night if desired. - Year: 2015 - Project: Branding - Customer: Wallahia Inc. - Designer: Arnie Schwarzie"}
{"text": "KC to Vietnam: Path of the Vietnam WarBy Amanda Dawson From initial United States involvement in Indochina to the fall of Saigon, the American involvement in Vietnam and the Vietnam War lasted for more than 20 years. This timeline tracks some of the major points of the Vietnam War. It tracks political developments, battles in Vietnam, protests at home, post-war responses, and much more. This is a collection of moments from Vietnam to the United States to right here in Missouri and Kansas. If you are interested in a more detailed timeline, please refer to the Vietnam War Almanac (2009) by James H. Willbanks."}
{"text": "Associations to the word \u00abCoercion\u00bb COERCION, noun. (not countable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing. COERCION, noun. (legal) (not countable) Use of physical or moral force to compel a person to do something, or to abstain from doing something, thereby depriving that person of the exercise of free will. COERCION, noun. (countable) A specific instance of coercing. COERCION, noun. (computing) (countable) Conversion of a value of one data type to a value of another data type. COERCION, noun. The act of compelling by force of authority. COERCION, noun. Using force to cause something to occur; \"though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game\"; \"they didn't have to use coercion\". One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and in fewer words than prose."}
{"text": "What is the Drakes Bay National Historic and Archaeological District? The district is generally located at Point Reyes National Seashore and the surrounding area. The Drakes Bay National Historic and Archaeological District recognizes the three peoples who met in the sixteenth century at Drakes Bay: Francis Drake and his crew in 1579, Sebasti\u00e1n Rodrigues Cerme\u00f1o and his crew in 1595, and the resident Coast Miwok people. The District includes the English and Spanish landing sites and the Native American sites which contain sixteenth century contact materials. To protect the archaeological sites, the actual boundaries of the District are classified and not revealed to the general public. Public views of certain documents are restricted to only the redacted versions so to protect these sensitive locations. This is a common practice regarding archaeological NHL sites."}
{"text": "Our children should know that the clean water they take for granted doesn\u2019t run from God\u2019s hand into the spigot. It needs to be cleaned using precise processes and many steps! This Bible science experiment and project in water cleansing will help kids see that most things on Earth get dirty and need cleansing \u2013 including drinking water\u2026 and including our souls! 1 John 1:9 says, \u201cIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.\u201d Jesus is OUR purification process! Check out our guest post over at Catholic Mom! You might also be interested in these other awesome science experiment activities! Looking for more great science experiment ideas? Then be sure to check out our Bible Science area! And don\u2019t forget to Become a Fan on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter and Come Hangout with Us on Google+!"}
{"text": "Upper School Science Students in our Upper School deepen their understanding of science and form personal connections to it. In our core sequence of biology, chemistry and physics, students gain a strong foundation of skills and knowledge, and then explore topics of interest more deeply through our extensive elective program. Labs and projects allow students to experience the uncertainty and discovery that are intrinsic to science, supported by teachers who know them and their discipline well. We believe that science learning should be relevant to our students\u2019 lives and the world outside the classroom, and our science curriculum strives to accomplish this at all levels of scientific experience and skill."}
{"text": "What is electrical resistance? Have your students use a resistance tube to find out what factors affect the resistance of a wire. Resistance Tube Materials Checklist (Please Review) Resistance Tube Presentation Activities 1 & 2: Measuring Resistance Activities 3 & 4: Measuring Current Activity 5 & 6: Calculating Resistance Created by Center for Bright Beams Please refer to the instructional video with the kit:"}
{"text": "Starting Seeds by Barbara Ellis How to Grow Healthy, Productive Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers from Seed Get a jump on the gardening season! In this Storey BASICS\u00ae guide, Barbara Ellis provides the basic information that you need to start a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers from seed. Ellis shares simple, proven techniques for sowing seeds, managing indoor plants, and creating proper growing conditions so your seedlings can thrive. Packed with expert advice suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners, Starting Seeds will inspire you to plant a seed and watch it grow. - Paperback: 128 pages - Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.3 x 7 inches"}
{"text": "Your grandfather's brother is your great-uncle. In some countries, he may also be called a granduncle. Similarly, your grandfather's sister is your great-aunt or grandaunt, and you are her great-nephew (grandnephew) or great-niece (grandniece). A great-aunt or great-uncle is also your mother's or father's aunt or uncle. Great-uncles, great-aunts, great-nephews and great-nieces are part of the immediate extended family in most genealogy structures. Your spouse's grandfather's siblings are your great-uncles-in-law or great-aunts-in-law, and you are their great-nephew-in-law or great-niece-in-law. Of course, kinship and familial relations are often different in cultures outside the United States. Thus, it is always important to study what relationships are deemed close family and extended family for your particular heritage."}
{"text": "How does human body deal with inert solid material in the bloodstream? For example, if there is a powder of glass injected into our bloodstream, will the white blood cells do anything or will kidney excrete these materials? Thanks. Non-opsonized particles (Particles that can't be coated with opsonins like antibodies or complement proteins) can be engulfed by macrophages which could end up, for example, in the lung secretions and be coughed up one day. Note that a cell can only engulf a particle so large, so you'll not feel yourself coughing up anything out of the ordinary. Only tiny particles can be dealt with like this. Bigger particles can become trapped in fine vasculature (small veins; venules, and small arteries;arterioles). This can lead to abscess formation necessitating amputation of the affected limb."}
{"text": "Christmas in Spain, celebrations and traditions How Christmas is celebrated in Spain. Learning Spanish culture and Christmas vocabulary Christmas is very celebrated in Spain. It is a holiday to be with family, there are decoration in the streets and gifts Spanish Christmas carols Carols are the traditional songs of Christmas. On Christmas days, carols are heard everywhere, families also sing them together. Carols are easy songs to practice Spanish Here is a list of Christmas carols with lyrics and videos so you can sing them! Esta entrada tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1 disponible en: Spanish"}
{"text": "Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to our heart. In our legs, are two groups of veins, deep and superficial. The superficial veins, just below the skin surface, deliver blood to the deep veins that run within our calf and thigh muscles. The muscular action of our calves helps to pump the blood against the force of gravity towards the heart. One-way valves inside the veins ensure the blood flows efficiently. If these valves fail, blood tends to pool in the superficial veins. Over time, the affected veins distend with blood, becoming knobbly, twisted and tortuous (become \u2018varicose\u2019)."}
{"text": "Since the mid-1800s, the concept of psychic trauma has been at the center of mental health debates, concerning the specific meaning of \u2018traumatic experience\u2019 and how affects individual\u2019s psychological well-being. The present study provides an historical and descriptive overview of psychic trauma from the late Nineteenth century until today, as presented by: the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), psychoanalysts, psychiatrists, psychologists and some authors from the Infant Research approach. The review provides a basis to discuss how the inner world and the daily reality influence the subjective experience of the person in determining the traumatic experience. Finally, clinical implications are discussed. Keywords: Psychic trauma, developmental trauma, psychoanalysis, Infant Research, clinical developmental psychology."}
{"text": "I've been reading some color basic stuff and I came across with two different terms: gamut and gamma colors. By definition the difference between them may be clear. I found: - Gamma: transfer characteristic of display - Gamut: Range of reproduced color lights However, these definitions led me to to check these concepts: - Color light: luminance, hue, saturation - Color: Hue and saturation After checking these last terms everything turned really complex. Could you explain to me what the difference between color and color light is and why the first one does not include the term luminance? How are they connected to gamma and gamut colors? Thanks in advance :)"}
{"text": "(Polar molecules, Non-polar molecules, etc.) 5 posts \u2022 Page 1 of 1 In a molecule, you should pay attention to the number of electron bonding pairs and the number of lone electron pairs, generally around the central atom. This will help you determine, according to electron repulsion, how the shape of a molecule should be and why it is that way. Who is online Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest"}
{"text": "Unidad: Unit: 1 Yam of 2 kg. This product is required to order. Whenever we have a call in to buy a whole box to our provider, so only use this product if they require at least 3 units. The yam is a genus of tropical plants, whose tuber is widely used for food, being a commodity for human consumption in New Guinea and East Africa. Its use is also important in the Caribbean. In Asia and Africa its cultivation dates back eight thousand years, while in tropical America is cultivated by indigenous peoples since pre-Columbian times. It is grown by small and medium farmers and the main source of income and employment in many rural areas of the world. Traditionally valued for its flavor and because it is a scarce commodity, is usually eaten boiled, roasted or mashed."}
{"text": "Find out what animals and plants do to survive in Earth's coldest biome. - The tundra is Earth's coldest biome. - The Arctic tundra is found near the North Pole. - The alpine tundra is found around the world at altitudes above 3000m. - Animal and plant life is limited in areas of tundra, because of extremely cold temperatures and limited carbon dioxide. This is the coldest of the Earth's biomes. A place where plants and animals have to endure ice, snow and bitter winds if they are to survive. The Arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere, near the North Pole, and spans Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia and northern Greenland. The top ... Please log in to view and download the complete transcript."}
{"text": "Because climate change is our greatest public health challenge, APHA has declared 2017 as the Year of Climate Change and Health. Climate change harms the environment and also affects our health. Those health impacts include aggravated cardiovascular disease, more heat-related injuries, out-of control-allergies and increases in asthma attacks. And worse yet, the most vulnerable people in our communities are usually the ones most harmed by climate change and climate extremes. Listen in on the climate and health webinars, including those that are part of the Year of Climate Change and Health and our four-part series with ecoAmerica on how Climate Changes Health. These webinars outline how and why our health is being affected by climate change. They also shed light on what is being done to adapt to the changes and challenges that go along with climate change."}
{"text": "Chapter 1. Basics What You'll Learn in This Hour: How easily and quickly you can draw and make an animation How to use Flash's workspace How to organize and use panels How the Properties panel constantly changes to show you important information The common file types related to Flash The Flash environment is deceptively simple. With it, you can get started drawing and animating right away. However, Flash might not act the way you expect it to. To make sure you get off on the right foot, it pays to first cover some basics. Although Flash is consistent with other types of software in several ways, there are many more ways in which Flash is different. Experienced users and novices alike should understand the basics covered this hour. Panels are special tools ..."}
{"text": "Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. In its more serious form, called periodontitis, the gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or even fall out. Periodontal disease is mostly seen in adults. Periodontal disease and tooth decay are the two biggest threats to dental health."}
{"text": "Jump to navigation Jump to search Item is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university. Audio (US) (file) - An item is a particular thing that is separate from other things. - The first item to discuss at today's meeting is the noise from the new road. - There are a number of items here that belonged to your father."}
{"text": "|Address||P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510| We cannot see, touch or feel atoms or molecules to determine their size, but we can count them! With the Who\u2019s Counting? Atoms, Mass and Moles\u2014ChemTopic\u2122 Lab Activity, discover with a rice and beans analogy how chemists count atoms and molecules with the \u201ccounting by weighing\u201d method. Calculate the average mass of a single rice grain or bean then used that to predict the expected mass of a much larger number of particles."}
{"text": "About This Image The Raccoon, also known as the Northern Raccoon, Common Raccoon, Washing Bear or Coon, is a widespread, medium-sized, omnivorous mammal native to North America. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, they have also been widespread on the European mainland, after having escaped from fur farms. Raccoons usually live together in small, loose groups. Their original habitats are mixed or deciduous forests, but due to their adaptability, they are often found in urban areas where they can be considered pests. This Raccoon was photographed near some waste (garbage) bins at night. He was among 5 or 6 others, all scavenging for food. Thanks for looking, :) Add A Comment About This Image"}
{"text": "The drought-stricken Colorado River Basin is drying up faster than was thought, according to a recent study. NASA and the University of California, Irvine used satellite data gathered over a nine year period to track changes in the mass of the Colorado River Basin that has been experiencing severe drought since 2000. The scientists looked at monthly measurements between December 2004 and November 2013. They found the basin lost nearly 53 million acre feet of freshwater, that's nearly double the volume of Lake Mead, the nation's largest reservoir, during that period. The study said about 41 million acre feet of that lost water was groundwater. The basin provides water to millions of people in seven Western states: Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. It also supplies water to roughly four million acres of farmland."}
{"text": "Gan Simcha is the class for yeladim (children) from three through kindergarten. Gan Simcha meets once a week, on Sunday mornings. Teachers focus on interactive Jewish learning through play, song, art, and stories. Each day includes songs that teach simple Hebrew. Tzedakah (righteousness) is very important for our Gan students. At the beginning of the year, students make individual tzedakah boxes to take home and fill. Every week the children bring in money for tzedakah and sing a special tzedakah song that helps them understand this important Jewish value. In Gan, children learn about Shabbat and other holidays throughout the Jewish year. Each week, children make art projects and have a special Jewish story to reinforce their learning. At snack time, children have \u201cpretend Shabbat\u201d and learn the brachot (blessings) over the candles, grape juice, and challah."}
{"text": "Following on from the recent Maths showcase, guidance on multiplication and division methods may be downloaded from this page: - Multiplication methods - Division methods - Multiplication and Division Websites and Apps - Times tables tricks and trips - Reasoning and problems solving using multiplication and division Students often take part in the annual Primary Maths Challenge against other WSCC schools."}
{"text": "2. Hall \u2013 Path of Remembrance On entering the narrow hall you become aware of more than 250 plaques with names, the writing in black and white, of all the Jewish residents who lived here in 1933. As you look for a particular name, your eyes have to wander around for quite a while because the plaques are neither in alphabetical nor in hierarchical order. Some names appear very often: Geismar and Levy, and there are names derived from a place, such as Guenzburger, Bergheimer, Blotzheimer or Uffenheimer. There are a number of \u201cMax\u2019s\u201d, Ludwigs\u201dand \u201cBerta\u2019s. Residents of Breisach may here recognize the names of the neighbors of their parents or grandparents. The descendants of Jewish families can find here the familiar names of their relatives."}
{"text": "The Three-wattled Bellbird (P\u00e1jaro Campana) Biological Corridor is a multi-institutional initiative which seeks to connect critical Pacific-slope habitat between the Monteverde Reserve Complex along the continental divide (~1800m) and coastal mangroves on the Gulf of Nicoya (sea level), thus enhancing important altitudinal migratory routes for several species of concern. Click here to visit the Corridor's official website (Spanish only). The Corridor encompasses an area of 66,416 hectares (164,048 acres) and follows three parallel watersheds: R\u00edo Aranjuez, R\u00edo Guacimal and R\u00edo Lagartos. To date, the initiative has been led by seven local conservation organizations (see list below) and is officially recognized by the National Biological Corridor Program. Currently, partners of the CBPC Council are implementing a 24-month project funded by the GEF-Small Grants Program to:"}
{"text": "A hip strain occurs when one of the muscles supporting the hip joint is stretched beyond its limit or torn. Strains may be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the injury. A severe strain can limit your ability to move your hip. Anyone can experience a hip strain just doing everyday tasks, but strains most often occur during sports activities. A hip strain can be an acute injury, meaning that it occurs suddenly, such as from a fall or a direct blow during contact sports. Hip strains are also caused by overuse when the muscle or tendon has slowly become weakened over time by repetitive movements. A muscle strain causes pain and tenderness in the injured area. Other hip strain symptoms may include: Copyright \u00a92019 Regenerative Spine and Pain Institute. All Rights Reserved."}
{"text": "Banc d\u2019Arguin National Park on the Mauritanian coast is a jewel in West Africa\u2019s conservation crown. Vast mudflats, sand banks, seagrass meadows and mangroves support an abundance of life, sheltering over two million wintering shorebirds, of which a majority of waders from northern Europe, Siberia and Greenland. A mild climate and minimal human disturbance make the park one of the most important sites in the world for different Palearctic and Afrotropical bird species. Huge flocks of waders coming from the North fly over the site during their migration and mix with other species which breed there, such as the Royal and Caspian tern, the Western Reef Heron, the Banc d\u2019Arguin spoonbill and the Great white pelican. Sea turtles and dolphins call it home, while several shark and ray species breed in the Banc d\u2019Arguin."}
{"text": "Reaching New Heights with Ambiguous Rockets The height of a rocket is modeled with respect to time by taking into account its thrust, the rate at which its mass changes, and assuming that it flies straight up. Several simplifying assumptions are made, namely; thrust, force due to gravity and the change in mass with respect to time are all constant, and that drag is negligible."}
{"text": "Plato and Aristoteles, the 2 most known Greek philosophers. This relief is made after the centre part of the famous Rafa\u00ebl fresco \u201cthe School of Athens\u201d. Rafa\u00ebl painted it in 1510/1511 for the library of pope Julius II. PLATO AND ARISTOTELES Plato points his finger upwards to the brainchild world while holding in his other hand the book TIMAEUS. Aristoteles gestures downwards to the earth which we can see and from which we can learn. He holds the book ETHICA in his hand, in which he poses that we can increase our happiness by being intellectually active. Also the POLITICA writings are from his hand. Description: Plato and Aristoteles Dimensions: 62 cm. high"}
{"text": "We've all heard about the Convention on Biological Biodiversity (the CBD), and it sounds super fancy, but what is it really? I could tell you that it was born out of the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, and officially came into being in 1993. I could tell you that it's building blocks were starting to be put into place in 1987- maybe even further back in 1972. At the end of the day however, to understand what the CBD is, all you need is one word: Treaty. The CBD is an international UN treaty tasked with creating national strategies that conserve biodiversity, promote the sustainable use of biodiversity, and share, in a fair and equitable way, the benefits that arise from genetic resources. Like I said though, it's a treaty- the CBD is an international treaty concerned with biological diversity. Blogs are written by ELB members who want to share their stories about Ontario's biodiversity."}
{"text": "The National Symphony Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra that is based at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Established in 1931 as a nationally-sanctioned orchestra of the United States, the National Symphony Orchestra became one of the country's most revered contributors to the advancement of musical arts. With a history of employing some of the world's most celebrated musical talent, including a list of music directors that includes some of the greatest conductors to ever grace the world stage. As of 1986, the National Symphony Orchestra has acted as an official artistic affiliate of the Kennedy Center, the United States' national center of the performing arts. Have an issue with this listing? Report it here."}
{"text": "\u201cThis study adds to the evidence that omega-3 is a potential nutrient to protect against skin cancer. Although the changes we found when someone took the oil were small, they suggest that a continuous low level of chemoprevention from taking omega-3 could reduce the risk of skin cancer over an individual\u2019s lifetime,\u201d states Professor Lesley Rhodes, Professor of Experimental Dermatology. Omega-3 is not a substitute for sunscreen and physical protection. It should be regarded as an additional small measure to help protect skin from sun damage. The Photobiology Unit Dermatology Centre at the University analyzed the effect of taking omega-3 on 79 healthy volunteers. - Engredea News & Analysis"}
{"text": "Russell Clark's painting shows New Zealand minesweeper HMNZS Kiwi operating in the Solomon Islands on 30 January 1943. On that day the Kiwi and its fellow minesweeper Moa sank a Japanese submarine. The Kiwi was damaged and the Moa was later sunk. New Zealand's two cruisers, the Achilles and Leander, also took part in naval operations in the Solomon Islands and were both heavily damaged. Russell Clark did not become an official war artist until 1944, and in February of that year he joined the 3rd division in the Pacific \u2013 so this work was clearly produced in retrospect. Te whakamahi i t\u0113nei t\u016bemi Archives New Zealand - Te Rua Mahara o te K\u0101wanatanga Reference: AAAC 898 NCWA 311 Watercolour by Russell Stuart Clark This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence"}
{"text": "The resource has been added to your collection This website provides materials for a complete introductory astronomy course. Under the lecture heading, students and teachers are provided with pictures, cartoons, and textual information on topics like: matter, energy, gravity, telescopes, stellar astronomy, the interstellar medium, and compact objects. This website also provides quizzes and links to other resources on the Internet. This resource has not yet been reviewed. Not Rated Yet."}
{"text": "The early symptoms of Lyme disease that involve the heart are palpitations, chest pain, dizziness and passing out. It can occur as soon as one week after the tick bite. Some patients may develop chronic inflammation of the sack around the heart (pericardium). This can cause sharp chest pains that increase with deep breaths or lying down. Over time the pericardium can thinken and adhere to the heart muscle. This can cause swelling in the lower extremities, abdomen and sometimes lightheadedness, shortness of breath and exercise intolerance. 87% of the patients that develop Lyme carditis also have some degree of AV block. Lyme disease can also invade and inflame the heart muscle, resulting in myocarditis. This can lead to muscle weakening and abnormally fast heart rhythms."}
{"text": "Edwin Drake struck oil on September 27 in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in this video clip from This Day In History. This would become the first successful oil well drilled in America. Russ Mitchell recaps other events occurring on this day as well. The Mariner 2 was launched by the US on September 27 to fly past Venus, and MIT researchers announced that they made a breakthrough in biotechnology by implanting a synthetic gene into a living cell. Also, a series of volcanic eruptions tore the Indonesian island of Krakatau apart."}
{"text": "Processing: Cellular Automata A cellular automaton means a cell that changes its status according to its adjacent cells. Take the Conway's Game of Life rule as an example. If a cell is dead and three of its neighbors are alive, it jumps into life. If a cell is alive, it stays alive only if it has two or three living neighbors. This simple rule creates wonderful patterns of the cells. I made a cellular automata program with Processing. You can click here to fork the code. However I had some trouble with the github pages so it is temporarily not available to be previewed online. I'll have it fixed tomorrow. The cellular automata really shows the charm of maths."}
{"text": "Language and Society Authoring institution: Vytautas Magnus University This course provides a basic user-friendly introduction to the study of language and the relationship between language and society. Since the course targets people who have no prior knowledge of the subject, it presents information in short units, introducing the major concepts in language study \u2013 the analysis of language use on different levels. To increase student engagement with the teaching materials, the course also includes practical activities involving data analysis and interpretation."}
{"text": "Fire Weather Normals The Fire Weather Index is a component of the Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI) System. It is a numeric rating of fire intensity. It combines the Initial Spread Index and the Buildup Index. It is suitable as a general index of fire danger throughout the forested areas of Canada. More information about the Canadian Forest Fire Weather Index (FWI) System is available in the Background Information. Fire Weather Normals represent the average value of a fire weather code or index over the 30-year period from 1981 to 2010."}
{"text": "What does Bing mean? The meaning of Bing is \"kettle shaped hollow\". It is also of English origin, where its meaning is \"hollow\". Bing is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 4 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Bing. The Given Name Bing A wonderfully distinctive name. Bing is also great as a middle name. In contrast, the year before less than 5 boys were given the name. Less than 5 girls were given the name. The trend's your friend. See how Bing has changed in popularity since 1880 by visiting the Bing Name Popularity Page. Bing Related Names It may all be in the numbers. The numbers that make up your child's name. Numerology may give you some insight. Children named Bing are often caring and well-behaved but most of all they are read more >> Bing Name Fun Then just follow the diagram below."}
{"text": "Alcohol and having a good time Welcome to the steps about substance abuse and antisocial behaviour! The use of alcohol is often seen as a way to have fun, but there are also risks involved, especially for young people. In this module we will deal with substance abuse among young people, the risks involved and what you could do if you want to stop or reduce your usage. \u00a9 Tent party Oldehove"}
{"text": "Why is Type B Blood so Important Millions of people \u2013 including trauma patients, burn patients, cancer patients, and people with certain diseases \u2013 benefit from blood transfusions each year. For the transfusion to do its lifesaving work, hospital staff must ensure that the blood being given is compatible with the patient\u2019s own blood type. For more information on what blood types are compatible download the blood compatibility chart here. Your blood type is inherited from your parents, much like your eye and hair color. Take a look at our genetic chart."}
{"text": "(HealthDay News) -- About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. And about half of those over 75 have trouble hearing. Though age-related hearing loss is difficult to prevent, noise-induced hearing loss can be minimized. People should actively reduce exposure to loud noise, the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders says. The agency encourages people to be aware of damaging noises such as loud music, firearms, snowmobiles, lawn mowers and leaf blowers. Among the institute's suggestions are: - Avoid loud noises. - Reduce the amount of time exposed to loud noises. - Protect ears with earplugs or earmuffs."}
{"text": "Server Hacking - What is web hosting ? Web hosting : - Web hosting is a service. - It allows organizations to place a website or web page in to the Internet. - A web host is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website to be viewed in the Internet. - Web hosting services work by storing a website files in high-powered computers (web servers) that are connected to a very fast network."}
{"text": "Artist Reed Painter Date ca. 425-400 BCE Medium White-ground lekythos Housed at National Archaeological Museum, Athens Depicted here: the deceased sitting with a brooding expression while another man bids him farewell. Though more simplistic than red or black figure vase paintings, the artist is nonetheless able to achieve an incredible amount of emotion and expression through just a few brush strokes."}
{"text": "Telecommunications networks in non-central economies. The urban diffusion of telephone in Spain, 1877-1930 - Cities were the natural environment for the spread of telephone services in the early phase of the new technology of vocal communication. The expansion of the telephone in the Spanish cities took place with a relative delay with respect to other European countries. The reasons for this relative delay were as much economic (rent and tariffs) as institutional, mainly the unstable government policy and the regime of concessions. The period between 1877-1930 analyzed here is rich in contrasts since it includes the passage from an overwhelming predominance of local networks, private as well as public, to a regime of virtual monopoly towards the creation of a system unified under a private monopoly with very few exceptions."}
{"text": "Water movement in a plant or tree \u2014 from uptake by the root system to evaporation by the leaves \u2014 is dictated by tension deficits. Soil tension is the degree to which water clings to the soil and it is directly linked to a plant\u2019s metabolism. When there is too little available water the plant may not show outward signs of stress, but in fact, photosynthesis can stop, growth is paused and production is comprised. Knowing soil tension in real time, allows a grower to anticipate plant stress and take action before future production and growth is compromised. Want to learn more about Hortau\u2019s plant-centric approach? Contact us today for a free consultation or for more information on how soil tension measurement can improve your crop health and your bottom line."}
{"text": "Let\u2019s find out about sea turtles Biology | Living things Let\u2019s find out about sea turtles is an interactive digital non-fiction text for use on the interactive whiteboard. It supports science learning in early childhood classrooms. The resource provides information about sea turtles. It is suitable for use in the first three years of school when children are learning about \u2013 living things \u2013 the needs of living things \u2013 features of living things \u2013 life stages of living things Note: While this interactive digital resource may be viewed on mobile devices, functionality is optimized when accessed on a computer. If you are logged in, scroll down to access the resource. When finished the session, select \u201cFinish for now\u201d to save your progress. To return to the page you were working on, select \u201cResume\u201d."}
{"text": "What began as not much more than a trading post in 1825 has grown to over 850 acres of port facilities today. Established by a proclamation issued by the Congress of Mexico on October 17, 1825, while the land known as Texas still belonged to Mexico, the Port of Galveston became the oldest port in the Gulf of Mexico west of New Orleans. Galveston and its port have always been intertwined. Galveston was founded to take advantage of a prime natural location. In reports, Galveston was called the best natural harbor that the colony of Texas had to offer."}
{"text": "Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been around for over 100 years. The first EV that people could buy went on sale in 1894. The \"Electrobat\" could go 25 miles on one battery charge. Today's EVs are light, speedy, affordable, and can travel far on a single charge. Learn why modern EVs are enticing drivers to \"dump the pump\" and how EVs have evolved over time! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features:"}
{"text": "C/2013 A1, also called Siding Spring, after the observatory from which it was first observed in January 2013 by Rob McNaught, an Australian astronomer. This one, though, is special in that there is a slight chance that it may impact the surface of Mars. It\u2019s also said to have an orbital cycle estimated at more than 1,000,000 years. It\u2019s too early to tell yet if Siding Spring will hit Mars, but scientists are currently working on measures to protect the satellites orbiting Mars as well as the probes exploring the surface in the event that impact is shown to be likely. Even if there is no impact, there will be plenty of opportunity for observation and measurement, and we may even have a good view of it from Earth, as we are likely to with ISON later this year. Will you be looking up when the time comes?"}
{"text": "A dog\u2019s body language and behaviour can cue you into how it\u2019s feeling \u2013 happy and relaxed, or nervous and fearful. Learn to read the signs and you\u2019ll know whether your pet is happy to proceed. Happy and relaxed - \u201cSmiling\u201d, open mouth, or a \u201cbig, cheesy grin\u201d Tongue relaxed, may be lolling out. - Eyes and ears are relaxed and soft, or eyes are squinty - Body movements are loose and wiggly - Tail is low and waggly - Head high, curious manner Nervous or fearful - Cowering or pacing - Tenseness \u2013 ears back, hard eyes, mouth closed, stiff body - Pulling or leaning back from perceived threat - Licking lips, panting, yawning when not hungry or tired - \u201cWhale eyes\u201d \u2013 the whites of the dog\u2019s eyes show because it has turned its head away from what it is looking at - Aggressive responses like lunging, barking Read Next: My new kitten - A comprehensive guide"}
{"text": "The Apparition in Context - Folklife Knock, County Mayo, Ireland Tools used by: shoemaker, carpenter, blacksmith and basket-maker. Most people in rural Ireland made a living by farming the land see plough, harrow, seeder, slanes, turf barrows and cleeves. 'A Museum within a The thatched cottage built inside the Museum is a two-roomed dwelling typical of houses in County Mayo at the time of the Apparition with its roof of straw, half door, open fire and hag bed. - Including a variety of household furniture . . . . . . See the handcarved wooden press made in Knock in 1918. View examples of clothing worn in 1879 . . . . . A christening robe, handmade locally, an example of fine needlework."}
{"text": "Animal Fact: Horses drink at least 25 gallons of water a day (more in hotter climates) The average horse will intake 5 to 10 gallons of fresh water per day. Just like humans, different horses crave or need different water amount intakes. A horse deprived of feed, but supplied drinking water, is capable of surviving 20 to 25 days. Just like humans, in the heat of summer, a horse will enjoy cool, fresh water, but in cold winter situations, difficulties arise in providing water that is too cold or in a semi-frozen state. Humans enjoy a cup of hot tea, coffee or chocolate to warm their internal system and needs in the winter. Horse owners have discovered that warming the drinking water for their horse during the winter will lead to the horse consuming more water."}
{"text": "Language and Grammar are essential in academic writing. An appropriately written paper helps authors effectively communicate their work to their readers and peers. Manuscripts also face rejection if they are poorly written. Therefore, it is essential for authors, especially non-native English speakers to familiarize themselves with basic language and grammar rules that need to be followed. This ebook aims to give our readers a list of basic considerations pertaining to various language and grammar rules that need to be followed while drafting academic manuscripts. Subscribe Now! to download the ebook. Here\u2019s what you can expect from \u2018Language and Grammar Rules for Academic Writing\u2019. - Importance of Correct Usage of Language and Grammar - Use of Punctuation Marks - Language and Grammar Errors to Avoid"}
{"text": "Early Miocene; Extinct. Original Description (from Dall, 1900, p. 1020): \"Oligocene of the Chipola River, Calhoun County, Florida. Shell small, thin, inequilateral, anterior end longer, more convex, and evenly rounded; posterior end shorter, rather suddenly pointed, and slightly flexed; beaks pointed, smooth, prominent; lunule and escutcheon obsolete; disk without radial striae, but with very thin, regular, rather distant concentric, elevated lamellae, easily worn off, the posterior end with an obsolete radial fold; hinge normal, pallial sinus large, gibbous, nearly reaching the anterior adductor scar, more than half confluent below. Lon. 13.5, alt. 8.5, diam. 4 mm. Much more delicate and of a different form from the preceding species.\" To access this description in its original formatting through Google Books, click here."}
{"text": "- Review lesson 1 materials: defining an organism, classification, and naming organisms Today we discussed our drawings and responses to the questions on handout 25. Then, we completed notes on osmosis/diffusion, handout 26. To do: - Check your drawing/answers to handout 25 against the key below. I did not include answers to questions 2 and 3 because they are predictions. - Contact a friend so you can complete handout 26. Do not accept a completed version. You need to copy the answers over (trust me, it's better for your brain). You received one handout in class today. - Handout 26: Diffusion and Osmosis Below is an answer keys to handout 25 and handout 26. There are no answers included for questions 2 and 3 as they asked you to make predictions. (Posted later)"}
{"text": "In this article we will discuss about the genomes in chloroplast DNA and mitochondria DNA. The phenomenon of extra-nuclear inheritance based on transmission of visible phenotypes through mitochondria and chloroplasts. Studies in the 70s revealed presence of DNA in these organelles. Both mitochondria and chloroplasts are present only in cells of lower and higher eukaryotic [\u2026] This is a question and answer forum for students, teachers and general visitors for exchanging articles, answers and notes. Answer Now and help others. Here's how it works: - Anybody can ask a question - Anybody can answer - The best answers are voted up and rise to the top Powered by WordPress. Designed by"}
{"text": "Bile salts facilitate the formation of micelles for fat absorption. They are the product of conjugation of bile acids with taurine or glycine. Bile acids can be divided into those made in the liver - primary forms - and those derived from primary bile acids by the action of gut bacteria - secondary forms. Primary bile acids are transported into the biliary tree by carrier-mediated passive diffusion. They are passed to the gallbladder where they are concentrated and stored within bile. On gallbladder contraction, the bile salts pass into the duodenum. The majority of bile salts are reabsorbed within the gut for recycling back to the liver - the enterohepatic circulation. Excessive amounts of bile salts within the blood can lead to the symptoms of pruritus."}
{"text": "RIVER MINISTRY IN PERU BY JESSE MATTIX South America\u2019s jungle lands are deep in the middle of the continent and stretch into the neck of Panama. The jungle is almost forgotten, but a careful reading of colonial history and archaeology reveals places where the Inca people took refuge as they retreated from the Spanish on the western side of the continent, later known as Peru. Taken from CMML Missions Magazine"}
{"text": "About half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy, either alone or in combination with other types of cancer treatment. Radiation therapy uses ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Americans today receive far more medical radiation than ever before. The average lifetime dose of diagnostic radiation has increased seven-fold since 1980 with doctors and dentists having no real idea of the risks they are taking with their patients\u2019 lives. Exposure to radiation causes a cascade of free radicals that wreak havoc on the body. Radiation decimates the body\u2019s supply of glutathione, which in turn allows free radicals to run rampant through our body\u2019s tissues and organs. Glutathione is the master antioxidant!"}
{"text": "Each semester our Lower School grades participate in a curriculum day. The curriculum day is a culmination of the learning that has taken place within a particular grade level. For example, in fourth grade, at the end of their Civil War study, our students take part in a reenactment, complete with costumes, battles, and authentic era food. In Kindergarten and third grade, our students travel back to colonial America and experience the life of a colonial child. They have clothes to wash and hang and animals to feed. They learn the trade of a silversmith and play games like marbles and hopscotch. Curriculum days provide a hands-on experience for the students and make history come alive."}
{"text": "Coil care for your HVAC system is very important. A coil is a main component of your HVAC System. There is a condenser coil and an evaporator coil. These coils are an integral part of the heat exchange that happens when cooling your air. These coils contain your refrigerant. Many older systems used Freon (R22) while more recent systems use Puron (R410a)."}
{"text": "The article is an attempt to compare the impact of the use of various types of limestone as the main constituent of cement on selected mortar properties. Four different limestones were added in amount of 15, 30, 40% to CEM I 42.5 R to obtain limestone cemens. Rheological properties (yield stress, plastic viscosity) of fresh mortar, tensile and compressive mortar strength, early shrinkage, and drying shrinkage were tested. Obtained results indicate that both tensile and compressive strength decreases with the increase of the limestone content in cement. Limestone can worsen or improve workability, depending on distribution of limestone grains. The addition of limestone increases the early shrinkage, but reduces the shrinkage after 28 days. Studies show that the granulation of limestone plays an important role in determining the influence of limestone on mortar properties."}
{"text": "- Students have a roots test every Tuesday (Roots 1-18 Exam this Tuesday). Study Roots 19 each night this week, being sure they are written in the composition notebook. We will continue testing all 50 states each Tuesday, so please encourage your student to study these each night after their Roots. We will continue our studies with the U.S. Constitution. Students will be tested on the 10 Amendments most Fridays. We will work on Chapter 14 and 15, working into Westward Expansion in our History workbook. This is just the overview of what we are covering each week. Students and parents are encouraged to ask questions if class is missed or if there needs to be clarification on anything."}
{"text": "Where is New York Located? New York, the 27th biggest state in the U.S., is situated in the northeastern part of the country. Search U.S. City Location |Description: Find where is New York state located in the USA map.||Disclaimer| Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited, its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same."}
{"text": "Petrified wood is a fossil that forms when sediment buries and protects plant material from decay. Groundwater rich in dissolved solids such as silica and calcium carbonate flows through the sediment and replaces the original plant material. The mineral-rich water replaces the plant material with quartz (silica), calcite, pyrite or opal among others. The result is a fossil of the original plant material. Because the plant material is replaced, the fossil often preserves details of the bark, wood and cellular structures. An information card with details on the rock formation, mineral content, characteristics, and uses is included. Typical samples sizes are generally 1.0 to 2.0 inches in length or width but can vary based on availability and natural fossil shape. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts. Not for Children Under 3 years. May contain sharp edges."}
{"text": "Russian is the official language of 148 million people in the Russian Federation. It is also an invaluable tool for anyone interested in the newly independent countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union: Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The demise of the USSR has brought the 380 million citizens of the former Soviet Union into a wider world of politics, culture, economics, business, and commerce. A knowledge of Russian can be a valuable asset to students in virtually any major. Never have the Russians themselves been more open and eager to communicate with people from other countries who can speak their language."}
{"text": "Rizal Day is a national holiday that celebrates the life of Philippine hero Jos\u00e9 Rizal. December 30th commemorates the day of his death 1896 after being executed by Spanish military personnel. After the US took control of the Philippines, Jos\u00e9 Rizal was named a Philippine National Hero a year later making December 30th the holiday to be remembered. Ensure any employee that have to work on this national holiday are compensated accordingly based on DOLE standards. Feel free to talk to us at PayrollHero.ph and we would be happy to help."}
{"text": "Total Organic Carbon in Water The total organic carbon content is another measure of the organic matter present in water. It seems likely a more comprehensive indication of organic pollution loads can be obtained in this way than any other. In this test, all the carbon in a sample is converted to carbon dioxide and then is measured by infra-red spectrscopy. Useful information for deciding the nature of the water can be obtained by dividing the COD by both the BOD and the TOC value. In general, COD divided by BOD will be in the range of 1.5 to 3 for substances in water that are readily biodegradable, and from 4 up to as high as 12 to 15 for toxic or nonbiodegradable substances. The COD/TOC data would be useful in determining whether the COD of a water was due to organic or inorganic reducing agents. If inorganic reducing agents were present, the COD/TOC ratio would be extremely high."}
{"text": "Edward Gordon Craig Edward Gordon Craig was a visionary of theatre. Born 1872 in Stevenage, the son of an architect and the celebrated actress Ellen Terry; theatre and art were in his blood. He began his professional career as an actor with Henry Irving\u2019s vompany, but soon left to expand his artistic talents. At the end of the 19th century, theatre was fixated with recreating \u2018reality\u2019 on stage, both in performance and design. Craig argued that \u2018theatre\u2019 came from the Greek word \u2018to see\u2019 not \u2018to hear\u2019, and thus theatre should be embedded in image."}
{"text": "Convert a rational number to a decimal. Recognize that rational numbers can be written as fractions or decimal numbers that terminate or repeat. The Number System Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers."}
{"text": "While not very appetizing to discover when you crack open a fresh egg, blood spots are not harmful. According to the American Egg Board, blood spots are \u201coccasionally found on an egg yolk. These tiny spots do not indicate a fertilized egg. Instead, they are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during formation of the egg or by a similar accident in the wall of the oviduct. Mass candling methods reveal most eggs with blood and those eggs are removed. However, even with mass scanners, it\u2019s impossible to catch them all.\u201d \u201cBoth chemically and nutritionally, eggs with blood spots are fit to eat. You can remove the spot with the tip of a knife, if you wish.\u201d"}
{"text": "By Richard A. Stoelb This is the story of the men of Company F, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, Wisconsin National Guard who left Sheboygan, Wisconsin for Federal Service on October 15, 1940. They would fight in the Battle for Buna on the island of New Guinea against the Japanese in World War II. Richard\u2019s father, Roland Stoelb, was one of those soldiers who fought in the jungles of the Pacific to stop the Japanese during World War II. Roland along with dozens of boys from Sheboygan spent their Time in Hell, many of them making the ultimate sacrifice. Richard\u2019s story personalizes the fight in the Pacific and honors the boys from Sheboygan."}
{"text": "Arsenic is incredibly toxic to human health and must be closely monitored. Arsenic is more of a problem in certain geographic areas than others. Arsenic poisoning can be acute where a large amount of arsenic is consumed in a short space of time, or chronic where the build-up of small amounts of time becomes toxic. The Palintest Arsenator enables accurate and safe field measurements of arsenic to protect rural communities from arsenic poisoning. A simple visual test kit providing rapid arsenic test results, widely used to identify arsenic water contamination in rural communities."}
{"text": "A body is acted upon by two forces, each of magnitude F, but in opposite directions. State the effect of the forces when (a) Both forces act at the same point of the body. (b) The two forces act at two different points of the body at a separation d. Give an example for each of the following uses of a machine: to change the point of application of force One joule is the amount of work done when a force of ......... moves a body through a distance of ......."}
{"text": "The silvery lutung (Trachypithecus germaini), also known as the silvered leaf monkey or the silvery langur, is an Old World monkey. The silvery lutung is a medium-sized monkey with a long, non-prehensile tail. It has grey-tipped, dark brown or black fur, giving it a uniform silvery appearance. Unlike some related species, there are no paler markings on the face or body, except for a patch of whitish hair on the groin of females. A crest of fur runs along the top of the head, and the hair on the cheeks is long, often obscuring the ears. The hands and feet are hairless, with dark colored skin, and have opposable thumbs and toes."}
{"text": "Clinical trials are an essential step towards getting new treatments and detection tests into the clinic. Liz Chipchase signed up for a clinical trial, unaware it would be a decision that would save her life. She took part in the BEST3 trial, which studies the effectiveness of the Cytosponge. The Cytosponge, or \u2018Pill on a String\u2019, collects cells from the food pipe, which is also called the oesophagus. The cells then undergo molecular testing in the lab. These tests look for signs of a condition called Barrett\u2019s oesophagus, which in some cases can develop into cancer."}
{"text": "The Grant County Conservation District offers the Trout in the Classroom program in Grant, Lincoln and Adams counties' schools. The Trout in the Classroom program, established in 1991 by WDFW, was created as an educational project to encourage respect for water resources and promote responsible behavior towards the environment. Our Trout in the Classroom programs provide: All necessary equipment and technical assistance to raise trout; Organized field trips Aligns with the NGSS standards Provides educational material for the classroom for extension learning. If you currently have a tank and program or are interested in starting your own, please don't hesitate to contact Elliott DeLong, Environmental Educator at firstname.lastname@example.org. Elliott is available to help assist with your technical and curriculum needs."}
{"text": "Clovers And Drought I have sandy loam with some alkali. In wet years it is regarded as too damp in some places. Can you give me any information on the following points? I have practically no water for irrigation and I feel sure that alfalfa would not grow without it. Do you think that clover would make one or more cuttings without water? Red and white clover are less tolerant of drought than alfalfa, which, being a deep-rooting plant, is especially commended in dry-farming undertakings. Red clover will grow better on low wet lands than will alfalfa, but the land must not dry out or the red clover will die during the dry season. None of the plants will stand much alkali. Next: Clover For Wet Lands Previous: Light Soil And Scant Moisture"}
{"text": "A G-d Who Cares for Others In Paroh\u2019s dream, he was standing on top of the Nile (Bereishit 41:1). Chazal stressed that this is a hint at the phenomenon that the evil exist \u201con top of their gods\u201d (Bereishit Rabba 69:3). The Nile is the god of Egypt because it gives them life, turning the river course, found in the midst of a scorching desert, into a flourishing pearl of growth and sustenance. An Egyptian god is a god to the extent that it \u201cproduces results,\u201d providing needs and desires. The idol of a defeated nation stops being their idol. Egypt knew that they developed because of the Nile and knew how to value the provider of food and water. They knew, in their eyes, how to provide treats and tributes for the Nile. If one sacrifices before a god, it is based on the assumption that it will provide the one who offered it a net gain."}
{"text": "THE FAIRCHILD OAK The Fairchild Oak is one of the largest Live Oak trees in the south. The tree has stood for centuries, over 400 years as a silent witness to the clearing of the wilderness for plantations, and, in 1836, the destruction of the settlements on Bulow Creek by raiding Seminole Indians. The park contains numerous plantation ruins, most hidden in the undergrowth of the forest."}
{"text": "- Read your first draft. - Make sure that you have punctuation in the right place. - Are all of your sentences complete? - Are some sentences short and some long? - Look for parts that could be better. - Did you use the right words? (No or Know? Won or One?) - Did you use interesting words? (Slam, giggle, squishy) - Make your changes, then have someone else read it to see if they understand it. Proof Reading Tips: - Read your writing aloud. Then you can listen for errors. - Touch each word with your pencil. This will help you check for spelling. - Find a helper. Have your teacher or someone else check your writing, too."}
{"text": "How would you describe activity based costing? Also, can you explain why it might result in more accurate product costing information than the product cost derived under the traditional costing approach?\u00a9 BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 4:50 am ad1c9bdddf Under traditional costing method , the costs are allocated as per the volume or machine hours. On the other hand Activity-based costing (ABC) is a more accurate method of allocating indirect costs to specific products as ABC focuses on the cost driver. Hence ABC is a more appropriate method than traditional costing method as ... This solution discusses compares activity-based costing (ABC) to traditional costing and explains why ABC is superior."}
{"text": "Today, Class 5 pretended they were on a school trip to the forest. However, the coach left Class 5 behind! In Science they have been learning about the basic needs of humans and animals; one of which is shelter. Miss Lavelle set the challenge of building a shelter that would protect them until help arrived. They were given sheets of material, rope and could use any natural resource too. They had a little competition between the girls and the boys to see who could build the best, protective shelter."}
{"text": "Researchers say that a daily cup of hot tea may reduce the risk for glaucoma, a disease in which a buildup of fluid in the eye can damage the optic nerve and lead to gradual vision loss, TODAYonline reports. The British Journal of Ophthalmology published the study, which included 1,678 participants. Researchers used photographs of the optic disc and other diagnostic techniques and recorded instances of glaucoma in 2005 and 2006, then correlated them with reports of beverage consumption over the previous year. Adjusting for age, body mass index, sex, ethnicity, smoking and diabetes, they found that people who drank at least a cup of hot tea a day were 74 percent less likely to have glaucoma. The researchers found no association with soft drinks, iced tea, decaffeinated tea or with coffee, decaffeinated or not. Read the full story:"}
{"text": "Join us as we work as foresters to explore nature and investigate a beaver dam! In this activity, students will learn what a forester does and will see for themselves what lives in a forest by taking a nature walk in the woods. Purchase includes an introductory video, lesson plan, nature walk worksheet, and extension ideas. Perfect for your preschool nature theme, as a nature walk supplement, or a fun activity to try at home! Grades: PreK-K / Total Pages: 3 pages"}
{"text": "Mammoth Cave, Kentucky Mammoth Cave National Park is a national park in the United States in central Kentucky which comprises the longest cave system known in the world. It is now a world heritage site and was given this honor on the 27th October 1981. The park was established as a national park on the 1st of July 1941. There is a myth that the cave gets its name from Mammoth fossils but no such fossil has been found. The term mammoth merely refers to its huge size."}
{"text": "Clay art modeling is a fun art activity that involves the sculpting and molding of modeling clay into a variety of shapes and objects. Clay art with modeling clay is a good precursor to ceramic art with clay.Modeling clay can be colorful and non-toxic. It does not require a kiln for finishing, making it an easy material for younger children to work with. Clay molding activity develops motor skills helps with creative problem-solving. Students of Mauryan High School students in Grade 1 to 10 participated in this activity enthusiastically and shown their creative talent. It was an overall fun activity for students as they did this activity with so much fun. We appreciate your interest in MauryanHigh, and we welcome you to call, email, or visit us with any questions or comments that you may have, and we shall be happy to help!"}
{"text": "Find the harmonic conjugate of a point with respect to two other points HarmonicConjugate(A, B, C, F) B, C, F The routine returns A which is the harmonic conjugate of F with respect to B and C. If A, B, C, F are four collinear points such that the cross-ratio(AF, BC) = -1 (so that B and C divide AF one internally and the other externally in the same numerical ratio), the segment AF is said to be divided harmonically by B and C. The points A and F are called harmonic conjugates of each other with respect to B and C, and the four points A, F, B, C are said to constitute a harmonic range. The command with(geom3d,HarmonicConjugate) allows the use of the abbreviated form of this command. check that the harmonic conjugate of A with respect to BC is the same as F Download Help Document What kind of issue would you like to report? (Optional)"}
{"text": "LESSON 3 \u2013 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u064e\u0651\u0631\u0652\u0633\u064f \u0627\u0644\u062b\u064e\u0651\u0627\u0644\u0650\u062b\u064f Definite Article \u2013 \u0627\u064e\u0644\u0652 Exercise \u2013 \u062a\u064e\u062f\u0652\u0631\u0650\u064a\u0628\u064c - This is another exercise part of lesson three in our free Arabic language course. This Arabic course with images and audios will help you learn Arabic. - The sentence above says: \"Read and write the words keeping in mind the rules pertaining to the Solar and Lunar Letters\". Once again, please write the words below with a pen and paper and read the words prior to clicking on them below to hear the correct pronunciation. As these words have already been covered before, the vowel-marks and diacritical marks (e.g. /fat\u0127ah/, /kasrah/, /\u0111ammah/, /suk\u016bn/ etc) have not been used over the letters. This is the way standard Arabic is written and it is important to get used to this."}
{"text": "\u00abLetter Lines\u00bb - a word game The goal of the game - to create as many words as possible by moving the letters on the playing field. Move letters can only be on a trajectory passing through the empty cells. To move the letter click on it, and then - on the target free cell. Words can be drawn horizontally, vertically and diagonally. To enter a word, click on the first letter, and then on it's last one. The selected word is removed from the field, and in the absence of bonuses can not be reused. Allowed only common nouns in the singular (except where the word has no singular form). Admissibility of the word is checked on Wiktionary. Composing a word length of 7 or more letters grants bonuses that can be used for re-use of the words without scoring. Current version contains 98000+ verified nouns."}
{"text": "1. An electric generator, especially for direct current. 2. An energetic, hardworking, forceful person. Deriving from the Greek dunamis, meaning \u201cpower,\u201d dynamo is a nifty little word. It can stand in for \u201cgenerator,\u201d perhaps in a laboratory or ship scene. Much like the word \u201cfirecracker,\u201d it can also be used to describe a person \u2013 usually someone who\u2019s quite powerful or dynamic. Reluctantly he withdrew his eyes from the mysterious sphere and looked about the room once more. No, the laboratory was vacant human occupants. No one was hidden among the benches that were cluttered with beakers and test tubes and stills, or among the dynamos and transformers in the other end of the room. \u2013 Jack Williamson, \u201cThe Pygmy Planet\u201d (1932)"}
{"text": "\"Resistance of an electrical conductor is proportional to it length\" The intuitive explanation I found in many articles was that the greater the length of the conductor, such as a wire, the greater the number of collisions of the electrons with ions and therefore greater resistance. But how would this greater number of collision do anything to the drift velocity and therefore to the current $I$? Between any two collisions, the average speed of the electrons is the same and this affects the current? How would a greater length change this average speed between two collisions?"}
{"text": "This is a course to learn a variety of methods of teaching (and learning) English using technology. On top of the standard CALL system, Computer, Internet, Mobile Phone, and Tablets are the main focus of our exploration. We investigate how we can best utilize these modern technologies for improving students' understanding of English and their motivation to learn. Participants of this course are expected to actually try using each of the devices/media/tools/software programs that are introduced each week to test the effectiveness by themselves. - Teacher: Hideto D. Harashima"}
{"text": "Neck pain or pain at the base of the skull is a typical symptom of Repetitive Strain Injury for computer users. \u2026 Slouching or otherwise \u2013 you can unconsciously be bending your neck backwards as you slouch which causes much more wear on the bones in your neck. This type of pain originates from overuse of tendons of the base of the skull and it can also leads to the symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Cervical Osteoarthritis or Cervical Spondylosis. There are two causes of neck pain in computers users: - Holding Neck Posture. - Slouching or Otherwise. How to relive the Neck Pain. Poor posture at the computer for long period is often source of the neck pain. You can improve it with Physical Therapy, exercises and improvement in posture."}
{"text": "The Kuruc were Hungarians who fought to liberate Hungary from control of the Austrian House of Habsburg in the late 1600s and early 1700s. The Labanc were the Hungarians who fought in support of the House of Habsburg against the Kuruc. Over time, the term Kuruc has come to designate Hungarians who advocate strict national independence and the term Labanc to designate Hungarians who advocate cooperating with outside powers. The term Kuruc is used in both a positive sense to mean \u201cpatriotic\u201d and in a negative sense to mean \u201cchauvinistic.\u201d The term Labanc is almost always used in a negative sense to mean \u201cdisloyal\u201d or \u201ctraitorous.\u201d Kuruc.info is the name of Hungary\u2019s main radical nationalist website (click for website)."}
{"text": "Debussy\u2014\u201cThe Sunken Cathedral\u201d Lecture no. 16 from the course: The 23 Greatest Solo Piano Works Taught by Professor Robert Greenberg | 45 min | Categories: The Great Courses Plus Online Music & Fine Art Courses Here, journey into Debussy\u2019s early life as he broke with the musical past, developing new approaches to tonality and sonority to create stunningly original piano works. In this extraordinary prelude, study five elements of Debussy\u2019s revolutionary style, used to evoke the mythical cathedral of Ys rising from the sea. In particular, observe how he uses \u201cmodal\u201d melodies and harmonies, rhythmic fluidity, and tone color to create a magical, otherworldly atmosphere and a nonlinear sense of time."}
{"text": "The Edward B. Marks Music Co. Collection on George M. Cohan documents the career of one of the 20th century\u2019s most prolific theatrical artists. Born in 1878, George Michael Cohan joined his parents\u2019 vaudeville act in infancy. His first full-length production opened on Broadway when he was just 23, and for the next 40 years he wrote, composed, directed, produced, or starred in over 100 Broadway productions. Thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for Humanities Collections and Reference Resources, the Museum is engaged in digitizing over 70 of Cohan\u2019s plays, musicals, and sketches, which will be made publicly available for the first time on the Collections Portal."}
{"text": "Baby elephants are amazing. There is something about the small version of such a big creature like an elephant that is so so cute. Elephants are definitely mystical creatures. From the time they are born, baby elephants can weigh around two-hundred pounds. They cannot have their own babies until they reach 13 to 20 years of age, but that is actually pretty young for them, because their lifespan is 30 to 50 years in the wild. Since you probably cannot see baby elephants where you live (their homes are in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia) here are some of the cutest baby elephants you can look at right in your own home. That way, you won\u2019t have to disturb them in their natural habitat, but you can still admire their natural beauty! And now a baby elephant video! Aww! Baby elephants are so darn cute."}
{"text": "By Nicholas Ng-A-Fook (ed.) and Kristina Llewellyn (ed.) The interdisciplinary group of scholars in this book address issues of social justice in a global context by drawing on oral history as a form of consciousness\u2015not just a method or approach to overcoming historical marginalizations. They show the special role oral history plays in cultivating historical consciousness of what is excluded, pushed aside, or made invisible, and thus is an important mode of public education in current contexts of national redress and reconciliation initiatives in North America and abroad. A significant contribution of this work is to explicate how oral history is critical to an understanding of the complexities of culture, as well as to historical consciousness. Available for pre-order from Amazon"}
{"text": "Climate change \u2014 regardless of where you stand on the issue, there\u2019s no denying this fact. New strains of trees are spreading North into Canada and they\u2019re getting a helping hand from an unusual source: fungi that have been dormant underground for eons. \u201cThe idea that long-dormant, symbiotic fungi could help trees migrate during periods of rapid climate change has been around for decades, but no one had taken it seriously enough to investigate,\u201d says the study\u2019s co-author Jason Pither, associate professor of biology at UBC Okanagan. \u201cCould fungi actually remain dormant and viable for thousands of years and be resurrected by plants growing today? Our research suggests it\u2019s possible.\u201d As the trees migrate north, so do the diseases. Just because you don\u2019t normally have a certain tree disease in your area, don\u2019t let your guard down."}
{"text": "This provocative article on War, peace, language published in the Indian Express highlights the nuances of language, politics, power, and ideologies. While Pakistani columnist Khaled Ahmed is speaking from personal experience and the content of his opinions may be up for debate, he makes well the point that the languages we know shape our access to information and thus our worldviews. Learning a new language can bring us outside of our familiar ways of thinking and give us a chance to hear perspectives that we could never possibly access before. Whether we use this for war or for peace is a powerful choice for language learners and educators. What political or ideological implications does your language learning carry? How do we hold these worldview shifts carefully as we teach new languages to others?"}
{"text": "Because all chickadees are year-round insectivores as well as seed eaters, they are part of the natural pest control system in your yard. Those that live in and around the property patrol it regularly in their search for protein, dispatching all kinds of pest insects that are also resident in the yard. In the summer they can be depended upon to eat: |Lunch for Chickadees| |Caterpillars||Colorado potato beetles||flea beetles| |Leafminers||moths and moth eggs||plant lice| |scale insects||true bugs||wasps| In the winter chickadees scour tree bark for eggs and pupae of various moths, spiders, katydids and other insects that winterover as eggs. They habitually feed from the ground to about five feet from the ground. When gleaning the bark of tall trees they will feed higher, but the bulk of their feeding is low to the ground."}
{"text": "In 1629, when the Massachusetts Bay Company obtained a royal charter to plant a colony in New England, John Winthrop joined the company, pledging to sell his English estate and take his family to Massachusetts if the company government and charter were also transferred to America. The other members agreed to these terms and elected him governor. He died, age 61, in the spring of 1649. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!"}
{"text": "1827 - 1905 The 19th Century Edward Atkinson was a cotton manufacturer in New England before becoming a radical abolitionist who worked to support runaway slaves in the underground railroad and to raise money for John Brown. Later, he was inspired by the free trade ideas of Richard Cobden and John Bright and became an ardent supporter of free trade in the US. In 1898 he helped found the Anti-Imperialist League in order to oppose the annexation of the Philippines."}
{"text": "Find the number of fruits to the right of the fruit called as \"King of fruits\". very interesting question HI I AM OF CLASS 6 An organic compound is virtually any chemical compound that contains carbon, although a consensus definition remains elusive and likely arbitrary. However, the traditional definition used by most chemists is limited to compounds containing a carbon-hydrogen bond. Organic compounds are rare terrestrially, but of central importance because all known life is based on organic compounds. The most basic petrochemicals are considered the building blocks of organic chemistry."}
{"text": "Research Databases: P Points of View Reference Center Use this resource Points of View Reference Center is an interface intended for public, academic, and high school libraries. Points of View is designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debating, developing arguments, writing position papers, and developing critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world\u2019s top political and societal publications."}
{"text": "''Aesculus'' \u00d7 ''carnea'', or red horse-chestnut, is an artificial hybrid between ''A. pavia'' and ''A. hippocastanum'' . The origin of the tree is not known, but it probably first appeared in Germany before 1820. The hybrid is a medium-size tree to 20\u201325 m tall, intermediate between the parent species in most respects, but inheriting the red flower color from ''A. pavia''. It is a popular tree in large gardens and parks."}
{"text": "This kit includes everything students need to create dynamic and fun paper circuits. The kit features 32 components including 10 magnetic connection cables to hook up your paper circuits to programmable platforms (e.g. Arduino) With the Ultimate Kit, students can make complex and robust circuits. Circuit Scribe allows for the easy construction of circuits and is based on a rollerball pen that writes with conductive silver ink. It makes creating circuits as easy as doodling. No more breadboards! Breadboards add a level of abstraction and annoyance to circuit building. With Circuit Scribe you can draw exactly what you want, no wires or breadboard required."}
{"text": "The Mediterranean Flour Moth is a light brown moth with indistinct wavy dark bars across the wings. The hind wings have a fringe of scales on the trailing edge of each wing. The larva is a white caterpillar with a brown head. Flour moth, Pantry moth, Mill moth wing span 20mm - 22mm. length 10mm - 14mm. Larva length to 15mm. The Mediterranean Flour Moth is a pest of stored grain and flour products. |Common Name:||Mediterranean Flour Moth| Relatives in same Genus Tobacco Moth (E. elutella)"}
{"text": "Enough well-written letters can change public policy. The original name of the first space shuttle was the Constitution in honor of the U.S. Constitution's Bicentennial. However, the name of OV-101 (the official designation of the first Space Shuttle Orbiter) was changed to Enterprise after then-President Gerald Ford received 100,000 letters from Star Trek fans. There are an estimated 80 million gun owners in the United States. If even one percent bothered to write in it would yield a letter campaign eight times as massive."}
{"text": "Several years ago, a friend of mine in Germany sent me a German 10-mark banknote. It was unusual in that it featured the image and the work of a mathematician. There is a simple approximate rule of thumb used by investors and accountants to estimate the time taken in years, $n$; for an investment to double with an interest rate of $R%$; or indeed for a debt to double if left unpaid. One simply divides $72$ by $R$ to estimate the time in years. Fairly early in your study of algebra, you meet one of the most useful of algebraic techniques, the difference of two squares which enables you to write, for example $x^2-1=(x-1)(x+1)$. Q1064. The numbers $1, 2,\\ldots , 16$ are placed in the cells of a $4\\times 4$ table as shown in the left hand diagram below. One may add $1$ to all numbers of any row or subtract $1$ from all numbers of any column."}
{"text": "The Effects of Food on Children's Behaviour There are so many aspects relating to food that can affect children's behaviour. Factors such as meal skipping, processed foods, excess sugar, artificial colours, allergies, food intolerances and gut health can all have an impact. This session covers them all, along with specific food groups and nutrients that have both a positive and negative effect on children\u2019s behaviour. I discuss tips to get your kids eating well along with a plenty of food ideas to get them eating a healthy, balanced diet."}
{"text": "1. The past tense of \"dive\" is: 2. Splitting an infinitive is: a. Wrong wrong wrong! Bad bad bad! b. Fine, if it makes the sentence flow better. c. What the hell does \"splitting an infinitive\" mean? 3. For me (i.e., you) there is a difference in pronunciation between \"which\" and \"witch\"; and between \"Wales\" and \"whales\": True or False? 4. I sometimes pronounce the word \"address\" with the accent on the first syllable (AD-dress): True or False? 5. Pepsi, 7-Up, Orange Crush, root beer: collectively these are all called: d. other (write-in) 6. Just for fun: the shibboleth question: give me the name of a town/locality near you that no outsiders can pronounce right, and try to tell us how it's really pronounced. My example: Willamette, in Oregon (name of a river among other things), is pronounced with the stress on the LAM, not the WILL. Saying WILL-a-met is the sure mark of an outsider."}
{"text": "MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) \u2014 Many adults take aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke. But in Monday\u2019s Health Watch, a new study confirms it\u2019s not for everyone. Researchers looked at several studies involving more than 100,000 people without prior heart disease. While they had fewer heart attacks, taking aspirin didn\u2019t lower death rates. \u201cWe know that aspirin works in people who are high- and even moderate-risk. It\u2019s the people who are low-risk that we\u2019re really not sure whether using an aspirin a day or every other day is beneficial,\u201d said Dr. Tara Narula, of the Lenox Hill Hospital. Doctors also say patients have to consider the side effects. Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach and intestine. Doctors recommend patients without a history of heart problems talk with their physician first to see if aspirin is the right choice."}
{"text": "Determine why a drink froths less if you leave the can to stand after shaking it. Image \u00a9 Shutterstock In Search of More Solutions provides material for chemical \u201cegg race\u201d competitions that help to put the fun back into chemistry, and gives students that \u201clittle bit extra\u201d to motivate them to follow a scientific or technical career. Six more puzzles to challenge and enthuse your students Nina Notman explains why forest fires in Indonesia made the sky look red What exactly is happening when foods change colour? Practise data analysis skills with 11\u201314 Help to apply maths skills to chemistry lessons: ratios Site powered by Webvision Cloud"}
{"text": "The best action packed starter to a Locus Loci lesson, Taken! A Locus Loci Lesson This is an extract from the hit movie Taken 2, and shows one of the scenes were daughter uses Maths to find Dad. There are a variety of different Maths components in the 2 minute extract and generates some great Maths discussion. The best use of Maths is the Loci example that is shown and this has proved to be a great hit in getting learners engaged in a Loci Maths lesson. You might want learners to imagine their own story line and come up with a Locus Loci scenario. Comments are FREE! Please leave one below. How did you use this video in your Locus Loci lesson? A lesson in Locus Loci taken from Taken"}
{"text": "Chapter 13. Kerberos V4 Kerberos is a secret key based service for providing authentication in a network. When a user Alice first logs into a workstation, she\u2019ll type her account name and password. We\u2019ll call the period from when she logs in to when she logs out her login session. During her login session Alice will probably need to access remote resources (such as hosts on which Alice has accounts, or file servers on which Alice has files). These remote resources will need to authenticate her, but Alice\u2019s workstation performs the authentication protocol on Alice\u2019s behalf, and Alice need not be aware that it is happening. The network itself is assumed to be insecure. Bad guys might eavesdrop or modify messages. Kerberos was originally ..."}
{"text": "Astronomers using the unique ultraviolet capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope have identified nine monster stars with masses over 100 times the mass of the sun in the star cluster R136. The young and dense star cluster R136 can be seen at the lower right of this image showing the central region of the Tarantula Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud. This cluster contains hundreds of young blue stars, among them the most massive star detected in the universe so far. This makes it the largest sample of very massive stars identified to date. Credits: NASA, ESA, P Crowther (University of Sheffield) #hubble #nasa #space #stars #galaxies #nebula #astronomy #science"}
{"text": "The copper redhorse, Moxostoma hubbsi, is a species of fish that only exists in Qu\u00e9bec and is in danger of extinction. The critical situation prompted the Minist\u00e8re du D\u00e9veloppement durable, de l'Environnement, de la Faune et des Parcs du Qu\u00e9bec to develop an artificial reprodution technique, in collaboration with the Biod\u00f4me and the Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al. Methods of hormonal induction, egg incubation and raising the young were developed. More specifically, the Biod\u00f4me has played an important role in developing a shelter network (genitarium) to conserve the species\u2019 genetic variability. As of 1994, young copper redhorse males crossbred from different parents are kept at the Biod\u00f4me, the Qu\u00e9bec Aquarium and the Baldwin Mills provincial fish hatchery."}
{"text": "Chess is one of the simplest ways to establish self-esteem, creative thinking as well as the strongest tool to master the art of planning and Chess is not just a game, chess lets discover the world beyond imagination through thinking and analytical calculations. Chess is described as a royal game and battle of opinions. Chess unites and promotes diversity and understanding among children. Chess helps create friendships while teaching planning and foresight. It's a great way for children to develop cognitive skills and improve concentration while having fun. Chess education is more than just an explanation of game fundamentals and strategies. We present the similarities between chess and life in our programs to make it easy for our students to apply these tactics in their daily lives."}
{"text": "This article in Educational Leadership, highlights the importance of teaching students of all ages metacognition strategies. It discusses setting the stage by teaching students about neuroplasticity\u2014that they can teach themselves to \u201cbecome smarter\u201d through learning. It also provides specific strategies and examples for teaching metacognitive skills at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Lastly, it ends with tips that can be applied in any classroom. Source Organization: ASCD"}
{"text": "Enriching Lives, Protecting our Planet When you hear the term \u201comega-3s,\u201d fish may be the first thing that pops into your head. The truth is, many fish are a rich source of omega-3s \u2013 the healthy fats that support brain, heart and eye health and function \u2013 thanks to the microalgae found in their food chain. Fish eat marine algae and phytoplankton which are nature\u2019s original producers of EPA and DHA omega-3s. Building on what nature created, life\u2019s\u2122OMEGA EPA and DHA from a sustainable and vegetarian algal source."}
{"text": "Marriage is a legal relationship between two individuals \u2013 usually one man and one woman. To make a valid marriage, the parties must be willing to contract, able to contract, and have actually contracted to be married. While the specific requirements for a valid marriage vary by state, all valid marriages between a man and a woman performed in one state must be recognized by every other state under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the United States Constitution. Until 2004, same-sex couples couldn\u2019t wed anywhere in the country. Now, gay marriage is legal in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire. Several other states have enshrined voter-approved prohibitions blocking same-sex marriage in their state constitution as a way to keep state judges from overturning the bans."}
{"text": "Who Are Urban Indians? citizens or individuals of American Indian ancestry. Who reside in cities and urban areas. They are an inter-tribal population from numerous tribes. Yet connected by cultural experience, identity, heritage, and joined together by location. American Indians migrated, by force or by choice, into California cities seeking education, employment and housing opportunities. This has resulted in the vast majority of Urban Indians being unable to access their tribes for health services. Urban Indian Health Organizations, substance abuse treatment facilities, and social service agencies are a key lifeline for the population."}
{"text": "Our Curriculum & Teaching Plans Teachers plan for each half term or term, depending on the topic, and you can see the overviews here. The plans are thematic, which means that they have a central theme and the theme is carried through most subject areas of the curriculum and where it is applicable. Maths is always taught separately to the theme to enable all of the key concepts to be addressed fully. Languages are taught across Key Stage 2 with French in Years 3 and 4 and Spanish in years 5 and 6. We follow the Peterborough agreed syllabus for RE throughout the school. We hope you enjoy looking at what is being taught!"}
{"text": "Cyberbullying \u2013 Shaming \u2013 Online Predators \u2013 Sextortion Did you know that over 59 percent of teens have experienced some form of online harassment? Did you know that 43 percent of teens consider cyberbullying (online shaming) a bigger problem than drug abuse? Many kids and teens don\u2019t tell parents when they are being harassed online. Learn more. Order Shame Nation book today. The podcast provides: - Tips on How to prevent online shaming. Sue provides guidelines to adhere to when posting online. Such as being mindful of what you post, learn patience, de-clutter your friends list! - Tips once online shaming or cyberbullying has occurred. - Steps to triumph in the area of online shaming. - How to build up and humanize your online persona. - How to check-in with yourself- am I representing myself in the way that is genuine and kind?"}
{"text": "April 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the United States\u2019 entry into World War I. The \u201chostess house\u201d shown in this photograph was a replica erected in downtown Minneapolis as part of a wartime liberty bond drive. The real houses were designed by the YWCA to provide a suitable place for women visiting or living in wartime military camps. In the United States, these houses allowed women to visit their husbands or loved ones before the soldier left for the battlefields. The real houses provided beds, a cafeteria and a nursery. This replica gave Minnesotans an opportunity to learn more about the wartime work of the YWCA."}
{"text": "Sermons recorded live during Sunday Services in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Congregation of West Chester, Pennsylvania Frida Kahlo is one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century and beyond. Half Jewish-European and half Mexican, Frida fashioned a unique system of beliefs that informed her life and art. Explore the sources of her beliefs and how they are reflected in her paintings. Filetype: MP3 - Size: 23.76MB - Duration: 35:02 m (95 kbps 44100 Hz) From the admin area you can customize this box. For instance you can add Widgets and Buttons You can optionally disable the freebox if you don't need it."}
{"text": "What is an antibody (often lgG) called that reacts with a saline suspension of red blood cells, without producing a visible reaction? a. A blocking antibody. b. An incomplete antibody. A despeciated antibody. d. A neutralizing antibody. Which antlglobulin test is used in diagnosis of hemolytic disease of the newborn and autoimmune hemolytic anemia? Which antiglobulin test is used in crossmatching, detection of unexpected antibodies, and detection of antigens not identifiable by other means? What is the reason for a false negative result if an inadequate washing of cells for antiglobulin test is done? a. Complement blocks the action of antiglobulin. b. Contaminants block the reaction sites of red cell antibodies. Trace amounts of residual globulin neutralize antiglobulin serum. d. The electronegativity of the red cells repels the antiglobulin molecules."}
{"text": "Native to the United States, and found from Texas east to South Carolina and Florida. A perennial vine with rapid growth that allows it to quickly cover large areas with foliage, attaching to other plants by means of tendrils. As a species of morningglory this plant is considered invasive in some states. A low-growing but potentially invasive vine that grows up into and over other plants, attaching to them with tendrils. Stems are thin and strong, with a slight reddish color and are covered with short hairs. Leaves are 3 to 4 inches wide and divided into 3 deeply lobed sections. The pink flowers are typical of the family, bell-shaped and arising on long stalks from the base of the leaves. Characteristicts Important to Control: In order to kill the roots a systemic herbicide may be necessary, followed by physical removal of the foliage to eliminate it from other plantings."}
{"text": "Manchester has ben through some enormous changes over the past few decades, some welcome, some not so much. The 1970s was a hugely significant decade for Greater Manchester, with heavy industry in decline since the 1960s and a huge redevelopment of the city centre taking place. This is also when the Arndale reared its head, and old, overcrowded housing was cleared to make way for huge high-rise flats. Then in 1974 Manchester split from Lancashire, becoming the county of Greater Manchester as a result of the Local Government Act 1972. Luckily, there are photo archives with images documenting this turning point in history, and thanks to the MMU Visual Resources Centre we can take a look back at a much cleaner, spacious looking Manchester. All images are courtesy of the slide collections at Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections"}
{"text": "Infectious diseases can be diagnosed in a variety of ways after the initially being seen by your doctor. After taking your vitals, some of which include blood pressure, temperature and heart rate, your doctor will discuss your symptoms. Be sure to include all symptoms that seem out of the ordinary to you. Sometimes, your doctor can diagnose you without further testing if you have an illness with physical symptoms, such as chickenpox or shingles. Often, a doctor will find something in the first exam that will lead to more tests before your condition can be diagnosed. If your doctor orders additional testing, it is important to follow through with the instructions as soon as possible. Depending on your symptoms, the tests could vary. Some of the tests used by doctors to diagnose diseases include:"}
{"text": "The four Geneva Conventions of 1949 form the basis of International Humanitarian Law. These laws protect persons who are not or no longer involved in hostilities. This includes civilians, prisoners of war and wounded and sick soldiers. 196 states have signed up to the Geneva Conventions to date. In March 2009, ECCHR partner lawyer Gonzalo Boye filed a criminal complaint against six former US officials of the Bush administration regarding their accountability for violations of international law, including war crimes and torture. The US officials became known as the \"Bush Six.\""}
{"text": "Shape recognition in the EYFS & KS1 Children discover and name new shapes created by combining pieces of u-nu\u2122 This is a very straightforward question and answer dialogue between the practitioner and the child. As a child builds with u-nu\u2122 they will inevitably create shapes that differ from the original geometry of the pieces they use. For instance when two squares are slotted into a curve shape at right-angles to each other, the interior of the structure creates a triangle. Ask children to find these hidden shapes. They could be described as secret shapes and this may lead to them holding special status in the narrative of the child\u2019s play. Some shapes they discover may actually be in the negative space between the pieces of u-nu\u2122 encourage children to look for these shapes too."}
{"text": "MONTGOMERY, Ala. \u2014 In 1955, Rosa Parks, a black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. To commemorate the incident, the City of Montgomery is unveiling a new statue of the civil rights pioneer. The statue will be unveiled on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Montgomery Plaza at the Court Street Fountain, 64 years to the day of Parks' arrest. In addition to the Parks statue, there will also be four granite markers to honor the plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle - the landmark case that ruled segregation on Montgomery buses unconstitutional. The civil rights memorials are a partnership among the city and county, the Alabama tourism department and the Montgomery Area Business Committee for the Arts."}
{"text": "The results of this project will provide crucial information for the development of a Wildlife Action Plan for native herpetofauna and catalog species richness in habitats/ecosystems of concern in the study area. Our study will provide baseline data on habitat use, population size, along with current distribution information for all herpetofauna species within the study region. Multiple survey methods will be utilized, providing for the capture of a wide range of species. Presence/absence data for each species will be used in the state\u2019s inventory database, regardless of taxa (small mammals, invertebrates, etc. will also be captured using some of these methods). Utilization of multiple survey methods will also allow for evaluation and development of a long-term monitoring design that reduces costs and maximizes results."}
{"text": "Learn about energy sources and how to think green while having fun. - Over 125 projects - Includes manuals Build over 125 projects; using the flexibility of our award-winning Snap Circuits\u00ae; to have loads of fun learning about environmentally friendly energy and how the electricity in their home works. Includes full-color manual with over 100 pages and separate educational manual. The included educational manual will explain all the forms of environmentally friendly energy including: geothermal; hydrogen fuel cells; wind; solar; tidal; hydro; and others. Kit includes: Hand Crank, Solar Cell, FM Radio, Energy Compartment, Rechargeable Battery, Windmill, Clock Analog Meter."}
{"text": "Servo motors for the beacon structure. A servomechanism, or servo, is an automatic device that attempts to correct the performance of a machine or mechanism. Servos usually act autonomously and without an operator's command. Examples of servos include an aircraft's autopilot, a car's cruise control, and a military's fire-control system. Sold in some hardware stores. - Likely Scavenging Locations:"}
{"text": "Use a model to provide mechanistic accounts of phenomena and develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the relationships between systems or between components of a system. (Developing and Using Models) (Personal: Initiative/Self-direction) Earth and Space Science The role of radiation from the sun and its interactions with the atmosphere, ocean, and land are the foundation for the global climate system. Global climate models are used to predict future changes, including changes influenced by human behavior and natural factors. - Academic Context and Connections"}
{"text": "About Augmented Reality Advantages Augmented reality is one of the most exciting and cutting-edge technologies that digitally enhancing view of any object. This technology turns any object into interactive and allows digital manipulations. AR application adds layers with 2D and 3D models directly over the object image captured by camera taking in advantage the angle and the distance to the object. So you can view 3D models of motor vehicle, furniture, etc., using your Android or IOS devices like them were in the real world over the image from your camera. SCAND developed an augmented reality application Vision_AR. Learn more about our application here."}
{"text": "E1-E2 Money activities Hands-on / kinaesthetic activity where learners select coins, work out prices and change, and line up in order of \u201cwealth\u201d (according to their laminated purse cards). With teaching and differentiation ideas. Fully mapped to E1-E2 numeracy and Functional Maths. Note: best used with real money but if you want printable money please use Magic Money for coins and Working in a Charity Shop for notes (see links below)."}
{"text": "History of New York may refer to: - History of New York (state), about the history of the State of New York - History of New York City, about the history of New York City | This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. |This page uses content from the English language Wikipedia. The original content was at History of New York. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with this Familypedia wiki, the content of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons License.| Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted."}
{"text": "Internet Explorer is not a fully supported browser. For the best experience, please use Chrome or Firefox. Discover Ms. Hall's classroom activities to inspire and engage your students Roy Lee Walker Elementary School, Mckinney TX US Science DIY- Shadow Puppet Activity The Sunflower- A Drama Black History Month Reading Passage Inspire your students to do their best Explore thousands of teacher-tested classroom activities to engage your students and save you time. Sign Up Free Browse Classroom Activities Get the App"}
{"text": "Building Literacy Capacity: The Conditions for Effective Standards Implementation In the just-released report Building Literacy Capacity: The Conditions for Effective Standards Implementation, new research from the National Center for Literacy Education (NCLE) presents a profile of what it takes to get standards implementation right. By focusing on schools where teachers indicate that standards implementation is going well, both improving classroom practice and bene\ufb01ting students, we can pinpoint what those \u201cstrong-implementation\u201d schools are doing differently to support the integration of new literacy standards in their classrooms. Read it here. Learn more now with materials from these toolkit and resource collections:"}
{"text": "Youth Leadership Program teaches youth (boys & girls) ages 11 to 16 leadership skills, that build confidence and increase self-esteem. We believe that if youth are taught leadership skills at this age, they will have the potential of growing into productive and confident individuals, who can deal with adverse situations positively. The leadership program is fun, informative and motivational. We use cooperative games, role plays, discussions, team building activities, and object lessons to train the participants. \u2013 The topics covered in these 6 hours of training are as follows: \u201cA leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way\u201d. John C. Maxwell"}
{"text": "MA Acting (Classical) This course draws on the influential theories and techniques of the great French acting teacher Michel Saint-Denis, training the expressive body, voice and imagination. Working with some of the greatest dramatic texts ever written students are asked to consider what they mean now. Four key periods of innovation and transition in Western theatre are examined: Greek Tragedy, Chorus and the Neutral Mask. Clowning and Commedia dell\u2019arte. Shakespeare and the English Renaissance. Stanislavski, the Method and \u2018Realist\u2019 Theatre. Students are encouraged to understand the demands of both art and craft, as participants in, and practitioners of, these theatrical traditions."}
{"text": "We are frequently asked by our customers at what age a child can effectively use a defibrillator without supervision. After carrying out some research and interviewing a number of specialists, as well as reading relevant studies we created an easy to understand article which gives some reasonable recommendations. While children as young as 11 to 12 can use a modern defibrillator, a child is usually around 13 to 14 years old before they can provide efficient CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Read the full article. If you have any question about defibrillators or require replacement electrodes, just call 0800 612 6537 and our friendly staff will be happy to help."}
{"text": "Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee (Bombus mixtus): This small species of bumble bee occurs in the Mountain West from the southern Sierra Nevada of California to British Columbia. In the Rocky Mountains, it can be found from Northern New Mexico through western Canada and into Alaska. There\u2019s also a separate population in the upper Midwest (Great Lakes Region) and northern Quebec. They live in mountain and taiga and tundra habitat, preferring open, grassy areas. While on the \u201cLeast Concern\u201d portion of the list, they are included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature\u2019s \u201cRed List of Threatened Species\u201d. Photo by Marcy Allen on 8/5/18 near Superior, MT."}
{"text": "This week we are starting to learn the names of our body parts in Spanish and English. During circle time we are singing songs that focus on parts of the body like: \"If You're Happy and You Know It,\" and \"Open Shut Them.\" We also sing \"Cabeza, Hombres, Rodillas, y Pies,\" which is \"Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,\" in Spanish. Here is a link to the song on youtube if you would like to sing it at home: We are also reading books like Eric Carle's From Head to Toe and Sandra Boynton's Belly Button Book."}
{"text": "Check out community art at Seahurst Beach! The Salmon Trash Sculpture depicts how trash and poor water quality impacts the food chain. The 18-foot artwork was created by welding students at Puget Sound Skills Center to represent the different kinds of marine debris that wash up on Seahurst\u2019s beach throughout the year. It also showcases how marine animals are often impacted negatively by eating human trash, such as plastics, that float in our waters. The hope is to reveal how trash found in our watersheds affect both the quality of our oceans and the creatures who live in them, including ourselves. The salmon\u2019s belly is filled with debris removed from Seahurst Park by ESC volunteers. Come admire the ingenuity of local students or add to it during our spring or fall cleanups. Check our public events page to join in!"}
{"text": "Crewel Work is a form of surface embroidery which is usually stitched using crewel wool on a heavier linen fabric (traditionally twill). Crewel wool is finer than tapestry wool, it is a fine 2 ply. There is a wide variety of stitches that are used which makes it a very interesting form of embroidery. It is a technique that dates back at least a thousand years. One of the earliest examples of this technique is on the Bayeux Tapestry."}
{"text": "The Kettle River was placed at the top of the Outdoor Recreation Council\u2019s BC Endangered Rivers List in 2011. Wanting to know more, I spent some time immersing myself into the watershed. I explored the headwaters and followed its journey to the border. I also wanted to explore seasonal differences \u2013 I was looking for the character, the traits of the Kettle River and its water. A diverse system from top to bottom, its\u2019 flows are strongly dependant on snow-melt driven runoff. Wet in the headwaters to desert-like by the Canadian-American border, the river faces classic human-induced challenges. Large scale extractions by agriculture and resort development are in conflict with the ecological balance of the downstream system. So, should development have the right of way?"}
{"text": "Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaur World Week of 7/1/19 to 7/5/19 During this fun program, students will take on the role of junior archaeologists. Together, they will be introduced to the field of archaeology through a week-long program of, activities, workshops, and games. Students will be introduced to the prehistory and learn about what it takes to be an archaeologist. They will participate in a wide variety of activities designed to explore the many different skills practiced by prehistoric people. As well as learn about how archaeologists use artifacts and fossils to understand the past."}
{"text": "Subject and Keywords: The article shows the place and meaning of the introduction to the 1997 Constitution in the context of disputes over its normative meaning. This is an important topic of constitutional discussions over the years. Author of this thesis, takes the view that nowadays in democratic countries, the conviction is growing that, regardless of its specificity, the preamble to the constitution is normative. Such a view prevails in current jurisprudence and doctrine, and the normative character of the Preamble of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland from 1997 plays an important role in drawing the interpretation of particular norms of the basic law."}
{"text": "Pistons and piston pins are paired in accordance with weight selection. Pistons are weighed with their pertinent parts (piston pins, piston rings, snap rings). Piston pins must always remain assigned to the corresponding piston and must not be interchanged even within one engine set. Observe allocation during disassembly and assembly of engine, and mark if necessary. If piston pins have been interchanged by mistake, reallocation must be carried out by checking the total weights. Identification of pistons on piston crown Identification for cylinders on cylinder block a - Cylinder designation (assignment) b - Tolerance group Only pistons and cylinders of the same tolerance groups may be paired together. Various tolerant\u00bb groups may be used within one and the same engine. Ignition sequence 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Was this article helpful?"}
{"text": "Bulbs - High Intensity Discharge (HID) It is illegal to place high intensity discharge bulbs in the trash because they contain mercury. Bring high intensity discharge bulbs to the household hazardous waste collection sites for free. - Remove bulb from fixture. - Place bulb in original packaging or between cushioning fabric to prevent breaking. - Do not tape bulbs together. If a high intensity discharge bulb breaks, refer to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's website."}
{"text": "\u82f1\u6587\u8afa\u8a9e It takes two to tango It takes two to tango \u5b64\u638c\u96e3\u9cf4\uff1b\u4e00\u500b\u5df4\u638c\u62cd\u4e0d\u97ff The active cooperation of both parties is needed for some enterprises. Said when you want to emphasize that both people involved in a difficult situation must accept the blame, or that an activity needs two people who are willing to take part for it to happen. \u201cIt takes two to tango\u201d is a very common expression in America. Specifically, it means that a man and woman should have equal interest in each other to make a relationship work. \u201cWe\u2019ll never pass this bill unless both parties work out a compromise \u2013 it takes two to tango.\u201d"}
{"text": "A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore the language features of persuasive texts. This lesson plan includes the following resources: NSW Curriculum alignment Victorian Curriculum alignment Analyse the text structures and language features used in imaginative, informative and persuasive texts to meet the purpose of the text"}
{"text": "It was a teacher that she __________. A. was B. seemed C. looked D. married \u6b64\u9898\u5e94\u9009D\u3002\u4ece\u53e5\u610f\u4e0a\u770b\u4f3c\u4e4e4\u4e2a\u9009\u9879\u90fd\u884c\uff0c\u5176\u5b9e\u8fd9\u91cc\u53ea\u80fd\u586bD\u3002\u56e0\u4e3a\u586bA\uff0cB\uff0cC \u4e2d\u7684\u4efb\u610f\u4e00\u4e2a\u9009 \u9879\uff0c\u90fd\u4f1a\u5bfc\u81f4\u53e5\u4e2d\u7684 a teacher\u6210\u4e3a\u8868\u8bed\uff0c\u7136\u800c\u6309\u7167\u5f3a\u8c03\u53e5\u53e5\u6cd5\u89c4\u5219\uff0cIt is...that\u8fd9\u4e00\u5f3a\u8c03\u53e5\u578b\u662f\u4e0d\u80fd \u5f3a\u8c03\u8868\u8bed\u7684\u3002\u4e00\u822c\u8bf4\u6765\uff0c\u4ee5\u4e0b\u6210\u5206\u4e0d\u80fd\u7528\u4e8e\u5f3a\u8c03\u53e5\u4e2d\u7684\u88ab\u5f3a\u8c03\u90e8\u5206\uff1a \u6b63\uff1aShe is beautiful. \u8bef\uff1aIt is beautiful she is. \u6b63\uff1aHe is a doctor. \u8bef\uff1aIt is a doctor that he is. \u6b63\uff1aThey elected him chairman. \u6b63\uff1aIt was chairman that they elected him. 2. since \u548c as \u5f15\u5bfc\u7684\u539f\u56e0\u72b6\u8bed\u4ece\u53e5(\u4f46 because \u4ece\u53e5\u5374\u53ef\u4ee5)\uff1a \u6b63\uff1aIt is because he is ill that he can\u2019t come. \u8bef\uff1aIt is since[as] he\u2019s ill that he can\u2019t come. 3. although \u5f15\u5bfc\u7684\u8ba9\u6b65\u72b6\u8bed\u4ece\u53e5\uff1a \u6b63\uff1aHe went although he was tired. \u8bef\uff1aIt was although he was tired that he went."}
{"text": "I was working with educators from Colorado on helping a student with autism learn the cardinal value of numbers. We discussed using Touch Math but that the larger numbers presented a challenge because the dots are reused. Tricia Schlachter helped come up with the idea of doubling the touch points as seen above. The students can touch the blue dots and count to 4 then touch the red dots to continue on to 8. This can be taken a step further as red and blue items can be counted out as each respective dot color is counted out. This would lead into a CRA approach to adding using given numbers (as opposed to being given items). The items could be placed on the dots then removed as the student counts."}
{"text": "State wildlife officials in New Jersey say a disease has killed hundreds of deer in just the past two months. The Press of Atlantic City reports Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD, has resurfaced to become one of the most significant outbreaks in state history. The disease is spread by bugs. According to the report, nearly all of the deer deaths have come from two regions of the state; including Morris, Union and northern Somerset counties and Mercer, Hunterdon and southern Somerset counties. Citing The Star-Ledger, The Press of Atlantic City reports there\u2019s nothing state officials can do about the illness. EHD has no affect on humans and can\u2019t be transmitted through handling infected deer meat, according to the report."}
{"text": "In passing - Tasha Gabeeva European Hare and Carduelis European hare (Lepus europaeus) is common widely in the world and very well investigated by the scientists and naturalists. Their range extends very wide. The appearance and habits of this animal are familiar to all nature-lovers. The hind legs of the hare are muscular and much longer than the forelegs. The hare is fit for a fast run. The animals able to reach speeds of up to 70 kph.. Sometimes, hare does a huge jump, taking off above a bush like a race horse. As the author of illustration I have given permission for it to be loaded on Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike 3.0."}
{"text": "The Observation Calendar assists you in keeping track of your observations by writing the names of the children of who you'll be observing each day, throughout the month. It's a simplified way to ensure that each child is observed and focused upon during the month and lets you keep track on who'll you be observing on that specific day. When observing children, you don't necessarily have to follow a calendar as a child being observed on a specific day can also be observed on another day as well. This calendar is for educators and students observing a large group of children and are finding it difficult to keep up with their observations. This templates assists you to ensure each child is observed and focused upon. The template includes: - A table format from Monday to Friday and the weeks throughout the month - Text field to add 2 names per day"}
{"text": "| Don't you often wish you could remember where you first learned some new idea, new concept, useful information or illustration? The following is not original with me and I wish I could give credit where credit is due. Someone wrote about the dates given when a person dies. For instance, 1950-2008. They called attention to the dash. That represents the life that was lived. It does seem like it is a dash sometimes from one thing to another and moves so rapidly. What takes places during that dash between the two numerals is what we did and that for which we shall give account. As simple as this depiction is there is real wisdom in considering our own \"dash\" and how we use it. See the many dashes on the tombstones and remember that to the person whose body is buried there, that was life."}
{"text": "What is Retinal Detachment? Retina is the light sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. When the retina detaches, it is lifted or pulled from its normal position. If not treated promptly, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss. Key Points to Remember: - If you have any sudden change in vision, see an eye doctor immediately! - Low Vision Clinics an help you adjust to a life with low vision"}
{"text": "Next weekend we begin running our Permaculture Design Certificate. Unfamiliar with permaculture? This is a nice little clip where people explain what permaculture is to them. As we have seen, permaculture means different things to different people, and people choose to apply its principles and processes differently. But essentially, it is a series of 12 principles underpinned by three values - care for the Earth, care for people, and sharing resources fairly - that can be applied to... anything! Traditionally, permaculture was used to design food systems that mimicked natural systems but were more productive. More recently, we are seeing examples of permaculture principles and design being used in: architecture and building; city planning; designing businesses, organisations, and services; and all aspects of how we organise and live our lives."}
{"text": "WIGOS, WMO Integrated Global Observing System - Benefits to the Environment and Society from the Availability and Use of AMDAR Data This report presents an updated summary of AMDAR data usage and the resulting impacts and benefits to meteorological forecasting and the aviation industry. It then provides a presentation of the environmental and climate applications and studies that also benefit from the use of AMDAR data, as a result, bringing benefits to the environment and wider society. These areas of societal benefits include weather, transportation, energy, disaster reduction, health, climate and agriculture. Collection(s) and Series: WIGOS Technical Report- No. 2018-01 Format: Digital (Free)"}
{"text": "Graffiti was a type of vandalism, in which a being etched messages on public property. The Mandalorian Sabine Wren was a graffiti artist who regularly spray painted Imperial buildings after committing acts of sabotage. - Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide - Sienar Fleet Systems \u2014 TIE fighter and Starship Manufacturer - \"Mandalorian Graffiti\"\u2014Star Wars Insider 152 - Sabine My Rebel Sketchbook - Star Wars Propaganda: A History of Persuasive Art in the Galaxy - Graffiti on Wikipedia"}
{"text": "Queen Vernita\u2019s Visitors Outskirts Press (2008) Reviewed by Madeline McElroy (age 7.5) for Reader Views (12/08) This book is about Queen Vernita and her visitors who come to visit every month of the year. Children will learn about the months, days of the week, and the seasons. This is a fun book to read. I really like the beautiful pictures. My favorite visitor was Tyler Ann because she was the only girl who came to visit. She also came on my favorite month, December! They wrapped gifts, sang Christmas carols, baked cookies and went to see the Christmas lights. They seemed to have a fun time. \u201cQueen Vernita\u2019s Visitors\u201d by Dawn Menge is a good book to teach younger children about the days of the week and months. Categories: EARLY READER - AGES 6 TO 8"}
{"text": "Click on the buttons to enlarge images. Few complete helmets have been recovered archaeologically in Virginia. Several of the cabasset type that were commonly worn by infantrymen in the 17th century exist in the collections of Jamestown Island (NPS), Jamestown Rediscovery, and those of Jamestown The example shown here is a burgonet and is the only helmet in the DHR collections. The a light, open-faced helmet with large, hinged cheekpieces. of these three cheekpieces belonged to a different burgonet and each was recovered from a different site of the Jordan\u2019s Journey group, an early-17th-century Hopewell in Prince George County. recovered from 44PG300 in the spring of 1989. It was smashed slightly and in very bad condition. Extensive conservation was required in order to stabilize it and recover its shape. The cheekpieces are missing from this example. brass rivets from 44PG302"}
{"text": "complement defined in 1951 yearcomplement - complement; complement - A group of substances, normally present in the blood of vertebrates, which takes an essential part in the lethal action (lysis) of antibody on bacteria and other cells. Activity is rapidly destroyed by heat. Complement often disappears from serum in which an antigen-antibody reaction has occurred: this 'complement-fixation' can be used to test for presence of an antigen or an antibody, and is basis of Wasserman test for syphilis. near complement in Knolik definition of word \"complement\" was readed 933 times"}
{"text": "Based on the work of Fiske Center Archaeologists, Joe Bagley (The Boston City Archaeologist) was able to recreate the outside edge of the tank that burst and caused the Molasses Flood disaster. Joe asked folks to stand along that circle during the ceremony of remembrance. This happened at 10:30 AM on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Langone Park, marking 100 years since the Great Molasses Flood. John Steinberg, Melissa Ritchey, & Jocelyn Lee represented the Fiske Center and demonstrated how the GPR worked after the ceremony. (update Jan 16, 2019) The event received some press coverage: An article by Emily Sweeney in the Boston Globe \u2014 Boston officials remember the Great Molasses Flood, 100 years later An article by Matt Conti in the North End Waterfront \u2013 Human Circle Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Great Molasses Flood"}
{"text": "You are here Waxing Promising Practices Fact Sheet Waxing can draw blood and body fluid from the skin. If this occurs, there is a potential to transmit viral, bacterial, and fungal infections between the technician and the client, as well as between clients. Folliculitis (infection of the hair follicle), irritant dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and general skin irritation can also occur. These health risks can be minimized by using proper infection control techniques and hygiene procedures. |Publication Date||Sep 14, 2010| |Posted by NCCEH||Sep 15, 2010|"}
{"text": "Oyster is the common name for a number of different families of salt-water bivalve molluscs that live in marine or brackish habitats. In some species, the valves are highly calcified, and many are somewhat irregular in shape. Many, but not all, oysters are in the superfamily Ostreoidea. Some types of oysters are commonly consumed cooked or raw, and in some locales are regarded as a delicacy. Some types of pearl oysters are harvested for the pearl produced within the mantle. Windowpane oysters are harvested for their translucent shells, which are used to make various kinds of decorative objects."}
{"text": "Assessing ecosystem responses and socio-economic impacts of altered and free-flowing rivers This Royal Norwegian Embassy-funded project continued ATREE\u2019s work in the Aghnashini, Son and the Bedthi basins. The project, which is also supported by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, aims to estimate the ecological flows in the Son Gharial Sanctuary (Son basin), Madhya Pradesh. The project will evaluate the effects of hydropower projects on fish population and conduct hydrological and water quality monitoring in the Aghnashini basin. The project conducted the first-ever study of recovery of fish species below hydrologic barriers in the Western Ghats. This is the first study on ecosystem services and fish response of estuarine ecosystems and river to upstream flows of fresh water in Aghanashini basin."}
{"text": "This example shows generation of the Ic versus Vce curve for an insulated gate bipolar transistor. Define the vector of gate-emitter voltages and minimum and maximum collector-emitter voltages by double-clicking the block labeled 'Define Conditions (Vge and Vce)'. Click on the hyperlink 'plot curves' in the model to run the simulations plot the simulation results. This type of plot can be compared against a manufacturer datasheet to confirm a correct implementation of the transistor parameters. The plot below shows the collector current vs collector-emitter voltage characteristics for a range of gate-emitter voltages."}
{"text": "Formulas For Now Contribution: Contribution: A Pamphlet against Formulas, by Markus Miessen & Shumon Basar Edited by Hans Ulrich Obrist Imaginative formulas for negotiating contemporary life from an eminent group of artistic and scientific minds. For centuries the formula has been one of the building blocks of human knowledge. In mathematics and science, formulas express information symbolically\u2014to solve a problem, to describe an observable phenomenon, or to postulate a theory. More generally, a formula can be a plan of action; a statement or declaration; a definition or rule; or a list of ingredients or recipe to achieve a desired outcome."}
{"text": "Displaying 1 - 1 of 1 Cognitive-behavioral approaches to alcohol and drug use disorders have received considerable empirical support over the past 20 years. One cognitive-behavioral treatment, relapse prevention, was initially designed as an adjunct to existing treatments. It has also been extensively used as a stand-alone treatment and serves as the basis for several other cognitive and behavioral treatments. After a brief review of relapse prevention, as well as the hypothesized mechanisms of change in cognitive and behavioral treatments, we will describe a \"new\" approach to alcohol and drug problems called mindfulness-based relapse prevention. Preliminary data in support of mindfulness-meditation as a treatment for addictive behavior are provided and directions for future research are discussed."}
{"text": "A stepper motor may be wired in either series or parallel, depending on the needs of the application. A series-wired motor will deliver more stall torque, but torque drops quickly as velocity increases. A parallel-wired motor typically maintains its (lower-than-series) torque to a higher velocity. Parallel wiring gives 1/4 the resistance and inductance of series wiring, resulting in more current, and therefore more heat generated. Therefore, we recommend that whenever you wire a motor in parallel, you limit its duty cycle to 50%, and engage Auto-Standby on the drive. This allows the motor to cool off between runs. The motor case temperature must always be kept below 100\u00b0C. If the motor is rising above 80\u00b0C, do something to prevent it from reaching 100C: attach a heat sink, lower the duty cycle, lower the current, etc. Heat sinks are usually the best way to effectively cool a motor."}
{"text": "Filer Guide for Hand-Saws, How to make \u2014 by \u2018Mikhandmaker\u2019. It\u2019s up to you to make the necessary angular adjustments. Visually aligning the file to the guide\u2019s end will ensure a straight sharpening system. This will also cause retraction without dragging the file. Remember that the filer guide only works forward. When sharpening, the force needs to go forward. This will help you avoid any wear on the file. Many thanks to the video creator \u2018Mikhandmaker\u2019. Sharpening a saw can be one of the most \u201cdifficult\u201d tasks for a woodworker. I built this guide for sharpening hand-saw teeth at the required relief angles, for both rip saw and crosscut saw\u2026..Mikhandmaker Thank you for watching. Please share and Like our page. ***Use this information at your own risk. Image source: YouTube."}
{"text": "A bract-like secondary leaf, small and close to the inflorescence, is visible below the main leaf on most of these Crassula umbella plants seen in August at Naries near Springbok. There are two of them, of unequal size, partly concealed by the clusters of buds. On the advanced inflorescences of some plants this pair of opposing upper stem leaves or bracts are quite small, positioned well below the open flowers. The flower buds have short, green, clasping sepals, the white corollas already pressing up beyond their grasp. The outside surfaces of the corolla lobes are pinkish on some plants, not pale cream as here (Frandsen, 2017; iNaturalist)."}
{"text": "How To Survive An Atomic Attack : A Cold War Manual The Soviet Union detonated its first nuclear bomb in 1949, heralding the era of the Cold War in which the prospect of thermonuclear attack and assured mutual destruction put every man, woman and child in the firing line. The US government issued a series of booklets which explained how to protect your family, food and water supply and your home. Survival Under Atomic Attack provides practical advice on how to construct a backyard shelter from plywood and covered with earth. A second publication, Fallout Protection is a more straightforward explanation of the dangers of a nuclear attack. This collection concludes with the Family Shelters Series which provides detailed drawings and specifics on a range of home-built shelters, above and below ground."}
{"text": "|ComX Computers - since 2002 \u2022 home \u00bb computer hardware \u00bb networking||Fri 17 Jan, 2020| Network sales South Africa Back to all categories Wired networks are capable of transferring data at a (maximum) speed of 10Mbps (Megabits per second), 100Mbps, and the new Gigabit networks operating at a maximum 1000Mbps. A NIC or Network Interface Card is required in a computer to enable it to communicate to other network devices. Most motherboards do have network capabilities built onto them and a NIC is not required. A Hub is an electronic box that allows you to connect the different systems on a network to each other by using networking cables. It is possible to connect two computers to each other without the need for a hub by using a cross-over cable. A sample of Network that this computer shop has on offer View all Network by selecting one of the subcategories"}
{"text": "Temporal range: Upper Cretaceous Ichthyornis (meaning \"fish bird\") was a tern-like bird which lived 93-83.5 million years ago in the Upper Cretaceous. It lived in flocks, nested on shorelines, and hunted for fish in the Western Interior Seaway, a huge inland sea in what is now North America. Description[change | change source] Ichthyornis was about 8 inches (20 cm) long. It had a large head, toothed jaws, and a long beak. This powerful flyer is the oldest-known bird that had a keeled breastbone (sternum) similar to that of modern birds. Ichthyornis was originally found in 1872 in Kansas by Benjamin Franklin Mudge, a professor from Kansas State Agricultural College. Othniel C. Marsh of Yale University described and named the first fossils. Fossils of the bird have been found in Kansas, Texas and Alberta."}
{"text": "Japanese manga has become very popular in the US. Titles such as Naruto, Sailor Moon, and Fairy Tail continue to be well loved. Many fans of manga, anime, and video games, develop an interest in learning Japanese, so let\u2019s practice together. This basic course will be led by Yosenex Orengo, YA librarian at the Stone Ave Branch, who is a former resident of Japan, and is JLPT N2 certified in the Japanese language. -Learn Hiragana and Katakana (the Japanese \"alphabet\") as well as kanji. -Learn vocabulary (with Kanji) and grammar with help from resources provided in class. -Learn common words found in Japanese manga and anime. -Develop a foundation so that you can continue improving your skills. These lessons are intended for Young Adults. Be prepared to take notes!"}
{"text": "effective precipitation | precipitation actually available to plants after runoff and evaporation. Observing vegetation is a fairly accurate way to determine effective precipitation over long periods of time. Based on vegetation type, the Natural Resources Conservation Service mapped average effective precipitation to produce this Available Water Supply map of selected parts of the Flagstaff area. Click on the map to see it larger on a separate page. Here in the Southwest, ponderosa forests develop where there are between 17 and 22 inches of precipitation a year\u2014generally between 6,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level. Pinyon-juniper woodland occurs at lower elevations, where precipitation is between about 10 and 16 inches. However on south-facing slopes, intense solar radiation can lower the amount of precipitation that is effectively available to vegetation."}
{"text": "Summer Social Skills Camp Speech Start Summer camps run for approximately 7 weeks during the months of July and August. Interactive and engaging camp activities and community-based trips focus on strengthening academic and social skills based upon age and individual skill level. These groups are inclusive. Children and adolescents of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join."}
{"text": "He said, \"We need to tell the boss right away.\" She reported that the boss was, in her words, \"miffed.\" The only exception, according to The Chicago Manual of Style, involves the use of single quotation marks in two situations: (1) to show translations of foreign words and (2) to show philosophical or theological terms. The Chicago Manual of Style pp. 134, 170, 171 (13th ed. 1982). He placed the pan 'bread' next to the mantequilla 'butter'. Philosophical or Theological Term In all other situations, the period comes inside the closing quotation marks. In America, this topic is not subject to debate. See the examples in Strunk & White, p. 36. Previous: Vertical, Enumerated Lists Next: Period with Parentheses or Brackets"}
{"text": "Watch this example of graphing a strict linear inequality. Notice that the first step is converting the inequality into y < mx + b form. Graphing inequalities 2 | Algebra Basics | Khan Academy is a free educational video by Khan Academy.It helps students in grades HS practice the following standards HSA.REI.D.12. This page not only allows students and teachers view Graphing inequalities 2 | Algebra Basics | Khan Academy but also find engaging Sample Questions, Apps, Pins, Worksheets, Books related to the following topics. 1. HSA.REI.D.12 : Graph the solutions to a linear inequality in two variables as a half-plane (excluding the boundary in the case of a strict inequality), and graph the solution set to a system of linear inequalities in two variables as the intersection of the corresponding half-planes.. Ratings & Comments 0 Ratings & 0 Reviews"}
{"text": "For general well being. The fruit-bearing Morinda Citrifolia & Officinalis plants are found in tropical regions of the world. Historically, many parts of the plant were used to target digestive, intestinal, respiratory, and immune systems. It is particularly useful for providing nutritional support for the nervous and skeletal systems (Especially joints) , maintaining healthy skin, and creating a general feeling of well-being. What else should I know? Morinda citrifolia fruit, Morinda officinalis root, Morinds citrifolia root and leaves. Take 1 to 2 capsules with a meal three times daily. NOTE: Customer reviews are written by website visitors and are not intended as medical advice. Average Customer Review: Not yet rated Write an online review and share your thoughts with others. blog & more! Click here to read"}
{"text": "The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive even integers is 340. How do you find the number? The numbers are To find the answer, set up an equation. Now write out the equation according to the question Combine like terms. Set equal to zero so you can factor. You can double check:"}
{"text": "Shaalaa.com | Loci Part 1 Given: PQ is perpendicular bisector of side AB of the triangle ABC. Prove: Q is equidistant from A and B. The locus of the centres of a given circle which rolls around the outside of a second circle and is always touching it. The locus of the centres of all circles that are tangent to both the arms of a given angle. Given: AX bisects angle BAC and PQ is perpendicular bisector of AC which meets AX at point Y. Prove: (i) X is equidistant from AB and AC. (ii) Y is equidistant from A and C. Construct a triangle ABC in which angle ABC = 75\u00b0, AB= 5cm and BC =6.4cm. Draw perpendicular bisector of side BC and also the bisector of angle ACB. If these bisectors intersect each other at point P; prove that P is equidistant from B and C; and also from AC and BC."}
{"text": "But preserving food is far from her only challenge. Douglas must also consider the nutritional value of the meals to ensure the astronauts stay healthy in orbit. One challenge is that vitamins in food degrade over time when exposed to oxygen, so packaging must be incredibly airtight. She also has to count calories. In the microgravity environment of the ship, an astronaut\u2019s skeleton and muscles are no longer used to support their bodies, leading to a decrease in bone and muscle mass. To avoid this, astronauts regularly hit the space gym (treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines on board), but they need calorie-rich foods to compensate for these workouts."}
{"text": "It seems as though the act of crying when sad does nothing to relieve that sadness. Is there an advantage to crying from an evolutionary perspective, or is it the end result of a different process? Also, why is there the same physiological reaction of crying when in sadness or in pain? First, here is a link to an article that discussion the answer to your question: Why Cry? Evolutionary Biologists Show Crying Can Strengthen Relationships The original article to which it refers can be found here: Emotional Tears as Biological Signals To speculate a bit on Jez's question, crying in adults could be a result of our possible Neoteny. Crying in infant animals is extremely common as a way to elicit attention and sympathy from the mother. If we are neotenous apes, crying could be a left-over behavior that was seized by evolution, instead of being discarded."}
{"text": "5 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol If you are 20 or older you should have your cholesterol measured at least once every five years by your primary care doctor. Measuring cholesterol is done with a blood test called a lipoprotein panel. It requires a 9 to 12-hour fast and gives information about your total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and Triglycerides. Your cholesterol level is a good indicator of your risk for heart disease."}
{"text": "- Posted on: Feb 19 2014 24% of adults have untreated cavities today. These tiny holes in the tooth surface start out often with no symptoms. But with regular checkups, these areas of bacterial decay can be treated quickly and inexpensively, before the cavity hurts. Once the cavity gets larger and deeper, affecting deeper layers of the tooth structure, you are at greater risk of a toothache and even nerve damage in the tooth. But did you know, when a cavity is just forming in a tooth, most can be removed and the tooth repaired without even needing a shot! A treatment called Air Abrasion can be used blast out the decay and a white composite material is used to fill in the space left behind. Absolutely PAIN FREE! So prevention pays."}
{"text": "Stem Cell Research is arguably the most important research being done today that will pave the way for finding a cure for human\u2019s weaknesses. Cancer, AIDS, degenerative diseases, etc. In 2001, Dr Jack Kessler witnessed a terrible tragedy to his family. This is the story of stem cell research \u2013 and Dr. Kessler. At the same time that he became the chair of Northwestern University\u2019s Neurology dept, his daughter, 15 years of age, sufered a ski trip that resulted in paralysis. Dr. Kessler immediately shifted his research from finding a cure for diabetes to finding a cure with stem cell research for spinal cord injuries. However, then- President George W. Bush decided to veto a bill for special funding for stem cell research. The battle began. This is just a trailer until we can find a full replacement From The Web Join The Conversation"}
{"text": "Showing results for Connecting Coral Reefs Coral reefs are some of the most endangered ecosystems on the planet that are home... Wed, 11/15/2017 - 09:37 Lionfish on the Loose The majestic and highly predatory red lionfish (Pterois volitans), native to the... Mon, 09/14/2015 - 09:06 Pair of Angelfish A pair of French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) swim off the coast of Brazil. This... Coral Larvae Settling The small larvae of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) settle and grow on the... The Dragon of the Sea Just like other seahorse species, male weedy sea dragons are the ones to get... Purple Sea Urchin This purple urchin Paleopneustes cristatus is seldom seen by itself, and... Avoid Coral Jewelry When you are shopping for gifts and jewelry, steer clear of gifts that use real... Corals are sedentery animals, so how do they reproduce? One way is sexually through..."}
{"text": "For the coal industry, being a good neighbour is about removing the barriers between itself and its stakeholders including local communities, First Nations, environmental groups and all levels of government. Coal companies, miners, unions and governments also work in partnership to make coal mining a safer occupation. Mining companies make many contributions to the local quality of life. In addition to the property and business taxes, salaries and company procurement that all stimulate and support the local economy, companies support communities in many ways. Ways coal mining companies support communities"}
{"text": "by Allis Nellis The Seven Ravens is a fairytale about a young girl who decides to save her brothers from a curse which was brought upon them by their mother. It's a tale of courage, strong will, the power of language and true love. The protagonist is a young girl Bohdanka who was born to the grief-stricken family of a baker, whose wife cursed their seven sons in an outburst of rage many years ago and turned them into ravens. The parents keep this tragedy secret from Bohdanka. On the cusp of adulthood, Bohdanka learns about the family curse and decides to save her brothers. She is advised by a local witch to sew shirts for them. But not just any shirts - she has to pick nettles, process the fibers into fabric, and make every stitch herself. The girl sets out for a long journey to fulfill her mission."}
{"text": "Intro to HTML5 Game Programming - WebGL Edition There was once a time where gaming in the browser meant Flash. That time is no more. Based on OpenGL ES, WebGL brings the 3D world to the browser without any plugins. For the first time, the browser has access to a powerful graphics pipeline comparable to what is available on the desktop and in some cases can leverage the GPU. Innovations like requestAnimationFrame which helps the browser to intelligently and efficiently redraw the canvas helps to blur the line between desktop and browser based casual games. In this session, you\u2019ll learn the basics of game programming, WebGL, and how to create games using libraries from the WebGL ecosystem. - Not Interested"}
{"text": "Habitat & Species Sedge Warblers and Reed Buntings breed here at the Midleton Estuary in summer and Little Egrets can be seen for much of the year. In the winter months, you can see Lapwing and Redshank waders. About the Area Looking out over the water and Dwyer\u2019s Road, which named after William Dwyer, founder of Midleton Worsted Mills. The road was originally called Boreen Oatencake and is said to have taken its name from the generosity of a local inhabitant who fed the poor with oat cakes during the Great Famine (1845-1850). Please see opposite an image of a Mallard, which may be seen here at Midleton Estuary."}
{"text": "November is Native American Month and NM PBS will be airing the documentary \u201cA Thousand Voices.\u201d This is the story of Native American women in New Mexico, from the creation stories of the beginning of time, through the invasions from Spain, Mexico, and United States. The power remains and the story continues. From the proverb, \u201cIt takes a thousand voices to tell a single story,\u201d this documentary builds from thousands of voices to present one universal story of New Mexico\u2019s Native American women. Native American women have been purveyors of culture since creation. In spite of Western invasions, Native American women remain strong and grounded in traditional values by enduring courage and wisdom"}
{"text": "Published: 14/06/2012 KS5 | Environment, atmosphere and climate 2 pages Soils Hexbusters quiz A different approach to the topic of soils. Use the game show style quiz to introduce a competitive element and reinforce students' learning. An excellent revision tool either as the paper based Word version or as an interactive class quiz."}
{"text": "This course expands on previously learned principles and incorporates more advanced issues such as organization, hierarchy, layout and grid systems. Students will begin to investigate ways to communicate content and meaning of text. The topic that I chose in this project is \"Love Your Dog Forever\". The idea that I wanted to convey was once you have them, you should take care of them. Don't let them become a wandering dog or a dog without people caring. I used warm and bright colors throughout the whole project because the interaction between human and dog is warm and lively. Imagery that I selected also focuses on people and their pets because I wanted to emphasize their emotion and communication."}
{"text": "Below, you will find a wide range of our printable worksheets in chapter Phonics and Word Recognition of section Reading: Foundational Skills. These worksheets are appropriate for Third Grade English Language Arts. We have crafted many worksheets covering various aspects of this topic, irregularly spelled words, common latin suffixes, multisyllable words, phonics, prefixes & suffixes, and many more. We hope you find them very useful and interesting. A brief description of the worksheets is on each of the worksheet widgets. Click on the images to view, download, or print them. All worksheets are free for individual and non-commercial use. Please visit Reading: Foundational Skills to browse more worksheets in the same area. View the full list of topics for this grade and subject categorized by common core standards or in a traditional way."}
{"text": "with Mariposa Bernstein L.Ac. - Menopause \u2013 a rite of passage into wise woman. Many cultures women become political or spiritual leaders. In our culture menopause has become pathologized, i.e. seen as a disease needing to be fixed. - Hot Flashes \u2013 Crises or Opportunity = may be seen as power surges or flashes of insight. Positive as they raise the bodies internal heat which kills viruses and bacteria. - Peri-menopause (10-15 years before cessation of menses. Post menopause is clinically defined as the cessation of menses after 1 year. - Lifestyle suggestions \u2013 It\u2019s never too soon to start building a healthy body and maintaining healthy adrenals. Start NOW."}
{"text": "What are the orbitals and the hybridization of the #[\"O\"_2\"NO\"]^\"- \"# ion? I think you are asking about the hybridization and the orbitals involved in [O\u2081\u2014O\u2082\u2014N\u2014O]\u207b. You first have to draw the Lewis structure. There are three possibilities (sorry, they are difficult to draw in this editor): The third structure is the most stable, but the actual structure is a resonance hybrid of them all. All the atoms have a double bond in at least one of the contributors. That means they must be sp\u00b2 hybridized with the left-over p orbitals participating in the \u03c0 system. O\u2081 and O\u2082 are each sp\u00b2 hybridized. The O\u2081\u2014O\u2082 \u03c3 bond involves overlap of sp\u00b2 orbitals from O\u2081 and O\u2082. O\u2082 and N are each sp\u00b2 hybridized. The O\u2082\u2014N \u03c3 bond involves overlap of sp\u00b2 orbitals from O\u2082 and N. The p orbitals from O\u2081, O\u2082, N, and O all overlap to form an extended \u03c0 orbital system over the whole ion."}
{"text": "BATAVIA, Ill. - The first bison of the spring has been born at the U.S. Energy Department\u2019s Fermilab facility, west of Chicago. Officials say the calf was born on April 20, one of 12 to 14 expected this spring. The public is welcome to photograph and see the herd at the lab in Batavia, about 35 miles (56 kilometres) west of downtown Chicago. Admission is free. Nearly 1,000 acres of tallgrass prairielands surround the lab. The first director, Robert Wilson, established the bison herd in 1969 as a symbol of the history of the Midwestern prairie and the lab\u2019s pioneering research. The lab is home to scientists who study particle physics and do accelerator research."}
{"text": "Faster and Safer Construction Jobsites with Smart Sensors Strength has been traditionally calculated by breaking sample cylinders cast from the same concrete material used for the building of a structure. In fact, using compression to test concrete strength has existed since the late 19th century. Today, this method still dominates construction sites, even though it causes delays, since cylinders have to be transported offsite to a laboratory for testing. Moreover, one sample cannot accurately account for local variations across the structure. As a result, data measurement errors can occur, which often creates even more delays. Learn more about embedded wireless sensors and how data collection can be analyzed to provide deeper insights into the performance and predictability of concrete properties in this blog. Take a look at the full article on Tech Briefs here ."}
{"text": "As part of my graduate level computer vision course, I developed a visual edge detector based on the theory by John F. Canny. After the image is imported, thresholding is automatically generated using the characteristic values of the entire image -- the range, mean, and standard deviation of the grayscale pixel values. A Gaussian blur is applied by convolution in X and Y. The image is then normalized, and the gradient angles are calculated in four bins between 0 and pi. A non-maximum suppression reduces the unlikely edge pixel candidates and edge linking connects the good pixels in a final binary image. Aspects: Computer Vision, Matlab"}
{"text": "Change Uppercase Text to Lowercase Text in Excel Edited by Djinu, VisiHow, Eng You're watching VisiHow. In this video, we're going to show how to take all capital letters and turn them into lowercase letters using Microsoft Excel. That was how to change from uppercase letters to lowercase letters using Microsoft Excel. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the space below. Thanks for watching VisiHow! Video: Change Uppercase Text to Lowercase Text in Excel Categories : Microsoft Suites Recent edits by: VisiHow, Djinu"}
{"text": "What is the difference between a bracelet and a bangle ? The terms \u201cbangle\u201d and \u201cbracelet\u201d have different etymologies. Bangle is from the Hindi bangri which means ring shaped bracelet or anklet. The word \u201cbracelet\u201d is from Middle French brachialle meaning armlet. Possessing different linguistic roots, both words approximate different regional conceptions of the adornments in question. The most important distinction is that the bangle must be ring-shaped (i.e., always circular, always solid) whereas the bracelet can be flexible. The bracelet appears to have the more generic of the two definitions, encompassing anything which may be worn on the arm \u2013 though more commonly on the wrist. No a fixed form, such as links / chain bracelets , beaded bracelets ,sports bracelets Bangle \u2014 a type of bracelet .Bangle are in solid form: It is ring-shaped . often people wear more than one on their wrist."}
{"text": "How do tadpoles turn into frogs? What is the biggest frog in the world? How do frogs catch flies? In this book, youll find the answers and lots more about the wonderful world of frogs. Tadpoles and Frogs is part of an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert."}
{"text": "To use all functions of this page, please activate cookies in your browser. With an accout for my.chemeurope.com you can always see everything at a glance \u2013 and you can configure your own website and individual newsletter. - My watch list - My saved searches - My saved topics - My newsletter Additional recommended knowledge The p-block of the periodic table of the elements consists of the last six groups minus helium (which is located in the s-block). In the elemental form of the p-block elements, the highest energy electron occupies a p-orbital. The p-block contains all of the nonmetals (except for Hydrogen and Helium which are in the s-block) and semimetals, as well as some of the metals. The groups of the p-block are: |This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article \"P-block\". A list of authors is available in Wikipedia.|"}
{"text": "Single-use surgical clothing system for reduction of airborne bacteria in the operating room Artikel i vetenskaplig tidskrift, 2013 It is desirable to maintain a low bacterial count in the operating room air to prevent surgical site infection. This can be achieved by ventilation or by all staff in the operating room wearing clothes made from low-permeable material (i.e. clean air suits). We investigated whether there was a difference in protective efficacy between a single-use clothing system made of polypropylene and a reusable clothing system made of a mixed material (cotton/polyester) by testing both in a dispersal chamber and during surgical procedures. Counts of colony-forming units (cfu)/m(3) air were significantly lower when using the single-use clothing system in both settings."}
{"text": "Upper Silesian is used in the Silesia region in southwest Poland and northeast Czech Republic. |Entries shown below:||Upper Silesian and the Cieszyn dialect| Language information at Wikipedia and Ethnologue Writing system information at Wikipedia and Omniglot The Cieszyn dialect of Silesian is used in Cieszyn Silesia, a historical region divided between Poland and the Czech Republic. Language information at Wikipedia Note that Upper Silesian is considered a dialect of Polish by some linguists. |The four essential travel phrases in English: 1) Where is my room? 2) Where is the beach? 3) Where is the bar? 4) Don't touch me there! |Do you have a language or dialect to add? Did I get something wrong? Please let me know..."}
{"text": "February 17, 2015 in Education Jason Ward, who runs the Engaging the Disengaged programme (for more information click here) for Liverpool World Centre has written an article for Sapere regarding what the programme is about and the techniques he uses with participants. Sapere is the educational charity which promotes Philosophy for Children (P4C) in schools and communities and Jason writes how P4C has become an integral part of the project, saying: \u201cNo matter what reason pupils were chosen for the project, P4C has helped them to change and develop as people.\u201d Liverpool World Centre are currently writing a resource detailing the effectiveness of P4C on engaging those young people at risk of exclusion. It will include activities, theoretical arguments and case studies to help educators employ this model in their classroom."}
{"text": "One symptom of Alzheimer's that not many people talk about is the inability to have a good night's sleep. It worsens as the disease progresses. This is primarily caused by the mental instability that comes with the disease. As Bel Marra Health states, those with Alzheimer's eventually resort to small naps during the day and have to stay up all night. While this is a difficult part of Alzheimer's, caregivers can help by doing the following: - Ensure the patient isn\u2019t exercising too close to bedtime. - Maintain a regular schedule for the patient. - Adjust the lighting for the time of day. - Limit caffeine and stimulant intake. - Keep napping to a minimum if possible. These steps can help those with Alzheimer's maintain some form of a regular schedule. As always, consult a medical professional for personalized guidance. For more information, check out Bel Marra Health's article here"}
{"text": "Python String join() Method Join all items in a tuple into a string, using a hash character as separator: x = \"#\".join(myTuple) Definition and Usage join() method takes all items in an iterable and joins them into one string. A string must be specified as the separator. |iterable||Required. Any iterable object where all the returned values are strings| Join all items in a dictionary into a string, using a the word \"TEST\" as separator: mySeparator = \"TEST\" x = mySeparator.join(myDict) Note: When using a dictionary as an iterable, the returned values are the keys, not the values."}
{"text": "What is this Freshwater Invertebrate larvae? Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 9:43 AM I found this freshwater invertebate in July of 2008. I found it in a culvert located in the Chippewa National Forest, north of Cass Lake, MN. It is about 1.5 \u2013 2 inches long. What is this invertebrate? North Central Minnesota. North of Cass Lake, MN. We have always called the larvae of Predatory Water Beetles by the colorful name Water Tigers. We believe your larva is of a Giant Water Scavenger Beetle in the genus Hydrophilus."}
{"text": "GREEN PEACH APHID FACTS The Green Peach Aphid is pale yellow-green or mid green (and can also be pink or almost black). The body is oval shaped with long siphunculi. Winged alates have black patch on the back. When viewed with a hand lens or microscope, you can see a small tubercle at the junction of the antenna and head of the Green Peach Aphid. It is a pest of a number of agricultural crops and is often confused with the Cotton Aphid. The Green Peach Aphid causes more severe stunting of cotton plants than the cotton aphid and is resistant to a range of insecticides. length about 2mm The Green Peach Aphid attacks many economically important plants such as cotton, canola, potatoes and tomatoes. |Common Name:||Green Peach Aphid|"}
{"text": "What is the average speed of an object that is moving at #25 m/s# at #t=0# and accelerates at a rate of #a(t) =2-2t^2# on #t in [0,5]#? NOTE: I am using the given a(t) as the acceleration term. Dimensionally, that doesn\u2019t look quite right t = time taken (s) In this case: It is moving backwards, as indicated by the negative acceleration relative to the starting point. It initially had a forward direction, so it changed direction as well as velocity. The average velocity is thus: This positive value just means that at time (5) it has not yet quite reached the location it was at at time (0). On average it only moved 1 meter over the time span and is now heading back."}
{"text": "In the past, we used to find here an old bridge, which dates back to the 11th century. At that time, it was probably covered with tumbledown old houses... we even found a chapel dedicated to saint Fiacre! A violent flood of the river Loire in February 1716 completely destroyed it! They ordered a reconstruction of the bridge in August 1716: King's architect, Gabriel, designed the plans. The building site began in 1717 and was completed in 1724. This bridge is a true 18th century masterpiece: it was made of stones from Blois and M\u00e9nars' quarries. A pyramid with a cross was planned in the middle of the building, flanked by King's blazon (sculptures created by Coustou)."}
{"text": "The Loch Awe Monster is a lake monster believed to live in Loch Awe. Loch Awe is the third largest loch in Scotland, with a surface area of 38.5 square kilometers (14.9 sq mi). It is the longest freshwater loch, measuring 41 kilometers (25 mi). It is renowned for its trout fishing. This monster is described to be a gigantic eel reaching 11 feet or more in length. This monster is so strong that during winter it can break ice to get to the surface. One of the few written accounts of this serpent-like creature was documented by a man named Timothy Pont, who chronicled these gigantic eels, as he called them. They allegedly frightened the majority of fishermen away from the loch. Pont described these eels as being the girth of a horse and reaching incredible lengths."}
{"text": "Ear Wax Management Earwax (cerumen) occurs naturally and serves to protect, cleanse, and lubricate the ear canal. For some, earwax will naturally work its way out of the ear but for others it may build up and become impacted. This can create a temporary hearing loss or feeling of fullness in the ears. Use of cotton swabs to remove earwax is not recommended as it can make the buildup worse by pushing the earwax deeper into the ear canal. Your audiologist can safely remove earwax. He or she may also recommend the use of mineral oil or other softeners to help prevent future buildups."}
{"text": "In English, the second person subject pronoun is always \u201cyou\u201d, but French has two words: tu and vous. - Tu is the familiar you, - Vous is the formal you, - Vous is also the plural you. Now, in sense of conjugation, will the \u201cformal vous\u201c and \u201cplural vous\u201d always behave the same?"}
{"text": "The City of Angels Located almost in the middle of the country, Bangkok became the capital city of Thailand in 1768. Bangkok is the 68th largest province in Thailand and it is one of the largest cities in the world. The Chao Phraya River, which stretches 372 km (231 mi), is Bangkok's main geographical feature. The city districts were once divided using the canals from the river, which were plentiful within Bangkok itself. Bangkok lies about two meters (6.5 ft) above sea level, which causes problems for the protection of the city against floods during the monsoon season."}
{"text": "\u201cWhat Song Am I?\u201d music therapy discussion activity for teen and adults \u2013Goal Area: emotional expression -Objective: Students share how they feel and why they relate to the song. -Materials: List of popular songs, recording of those songs. -Method: Students are given a list of popular songs. They choose one song that represents where they are \u201cat\u201d. Today and tell the group why. The song is then played and the mood, feelings, and related situations discussed. -Adaptations: To make it a little safer for members, students can discuss how the person in the song feels and why. -Submitted by: (optional name and email) Margie@musictherapytunes.com -Lyrics: Please tell me what you use for this activity. Any variations? Bookmark the permalink."}
{"text": "Plate armour is a type of body armour made from iron or steel plates. The iconic suit of armour that entirely covers the wearer is plate armour. The earliest example of plate armour is the Roman army's Lorica segmentata. However full plate armour was mainly made in Europe in the late middle ages. This was an improvement on the coat of plates that had been worn over chain mail in the 13th century. It reached its peak popularity in the 15th and 16th centuries. It is often associated with medieval knights, since modified plate armour was used in jousting. However after 1650 only the breastplate was generally worn. This is because the musket was created: the musket could pierce plate armour over long distances. References[change | change source] - \"Middle Ages: Armor\". Middle Ages: Armor. MiddleAges.Net. Retrieved 28 August 2018."}
{"text": "The Olmec established the first great civilization in Mesoamerica, which flourished from about 1200 to 400 B.C. It is sometimes called the mother civilization because it had such a great influence on the cultures of later Mesoamerican people, including the Maya and the Aztec. Like the Olmec, these later groups were organized into social classes, were ruled by military and religious leaders, and built large urban centers. A plaster cast faithfully depicts a colossal head sculpture, one of ten discovered at San Lorenzo, near present-day Mexico City. The Olmec carved these enormous portraits of their rulers out of a hard rock called basalt."}
{"text": "Horizontal Equity(redirected from Equity (economics)) Also found in: Wikipedia. A theory that persons or corporations who earn the same or a similar amount of money should be taxed in the same or a similar way. For example, horizontal equity states that two individuals making $50,000 per year should be taxed the same amount, regardless of how they earned their income. Horizontal equity is the idea behind the progressive tax system in place in many countries, though few countries implement it entirely."}
{"text": "|Photo: Grant Pearson| Opal | #Geology Colour: Colorless, white, various Hardness: 5\u00bd - 6\u00bd A pseudomorph (which means false shape in Latin) is a mineral that has replaced another mineral's chemistry or structure with its own without changing the outward shape of the original mineral while color, hardness, and other properties change to those of the replacing mineral. Transformations from one mineral to another are not unusual in nature, but preserving the outward shape of the original mineral is! The end result is that the crystal appears to be one mineral but is actually another. Opal \"Pineapples\" - an opal pseudomorph formed by the replacement of glauberite by opal - found only in New South Wales."}
{"text": "Old English wandrian \"move about aimlessly, wander,\" from West Germanic *wundr\u014djanan \"to roam about\" (source also of Old Frisian wondria, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch wanderen, German wandern \"to wander,\" a variant form of the root represented in Old High German wantalon \"to walk, wander\"), from PIE root *wendh- \"to turn, wind, weave\" (see wind (v.1)). In reference to the mind, affections, etc., attested from c. 1400. Related: Wandered; wandering. The Wandering Jew of Christian legend first mentioned 13c. (compare French le juif errant, German der ewige Jude)."}
{"text": "Advanced Hanzi Search Download flashcards: Pleco StickyStudy \u53e3 k\u01d2u, mouth/classifier for things with mouths (people, domestic animals, cannons, well... \u7c73 M\u01d0/m\u01d0, surname Mi, rice/CL:\u7c92[l\u00ec]/meter (classifier) \u7cd6 t\u00e1ng, [\u9939], sugar/sweets/candy/CL:\u9846|\u9897[k\u0113],\u584a|\u5757[ku\u00e0i], old variant of \u7cd6[t\u00e1ng] \u6728 M\u00f9/m\u00f9, surname Mu, tree/wood/coffin/wooden/simple/numb/one of the eight ancient musical... \u5510 T\u00e1ng/t\u00e1ng, Tang dynasty (618-907)/surname Tang, to exaggerate/empty/in vain/old variant of ... \u5e7f Gu\u01ceng/gu\u01ceng, [\u5ee3], surname Guang, wide/numerous/to spread \u4e37 b\u0101/xx, \"eight\" component in Chinese characters/archaic variant of \u516b[b\u0101], one of the cha... Page generated in 0.002087 seconds If you find this site useful, let me know!"}
{"text": "Widespread and often fairly common in southern South America. Found in varied habitats from Patagonian shrub-steppe to parks and gardens to high Andean puna shrub-grassland to lowland desert scrub. Often in pairs, foraging low to high from weedy brush and shrubs to tree canopy; agile and often active, clinging upside down at tips of branches. Identified by streaky face, mostly plain back, and very long spiky-tipped tail. Voice varies regionally and multiple cryptic species are likely involved."}
{"text": "Species: Plesiosaurus Dolichodeirus Location: Lias Group of England Plesiosaurus (Greek: \u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2/plesios, near to + \u03c3\u03b1\u03c5\u03c1\u03bf\u03c2/sauros, lizard) is a genus of extinct, large marine sauropterygian reptile that lived during the early part of the Jurassic Period, and is known by nearly complete skeletons from the Lias of England. It is distinguishable by its small head, long and slender neck, broad turtle-like body, a short tail, and two pairs of large, elongated paddles. It lends its name to the order Plesiosauria, of which it is an early, but fairly typical member. It contains only one species, the type, Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus."}
{"text": "The wooden floors typical of 1940s-60s houses often lack insulation, and some boards may be affected by borer, splitting or other damage. See use of timber for details of timbers commonly used in 1940s-60s house construction. Flooring should be checked for borer, rot or other damage such as splitting. Splitting occurs along the tongue and groove joints. Repeated sanding over time may also have exposed the tongue and groove joint. Options to repair damaged boards include: - replacing damaged boards with matching timber sourced from a demolition yard - replacing the flooring if in poor condition - installing overlay flooring over existing flooring that is structurally sound. If a timber floor is in good condition, it can be sanded and polyurethaned or oiled to give a durable finish. Houses of this era will generally lack underfloor insulation. Also see foundations and subfloors."}
{"text": "Used 2 pieces of equipment Benchtop Dual-Channel Spectrometer SpinSolv Carbon An optical device used in spectroscopic studies to accumulate a spectrum, its quantitative processing and subsequent analysis using various analytical methods. The decomposed spectrum is obtained by recording the fluorescence after exposure to the substance under the test with radiation (X-ray or laser radiation, spark action, etc.). Essentially, this device measures the intensity and energy (wavelength, frequency) of radiation and other characteristics can be recorded, for example, the polarization state. The term \u201cspectrometer\u201d is applied to devices operating in a wide range of wavelengths: from gamma to infrared range. X-ray powder diffraction apparatus DRON-7 The device is designated for X-ray diffraction analysis to specify material compositions."}
{"text": "During the long cold winter season, our bodies practically ache with the desire to move around outdoors in nice temperatures, unencumbered by heavy clothing, gloves and boots. But when the dog days of summer arrive, we need to be prepared because exercising in the heat can be risky. Our bodies regulate heat by releasing sweat which allows us to cool down. And, when the body is sweating, it\u2019s losing fluid. If your body can no longer cool itself down, it starts storing heat inside resulting in a rise to your core temperature, putting your internal organs and central nervous system at risk. Continue reading How to Exercise Safely in the Heat"}
{"text": "By Deneys Reitz A Boer Journal of the Boer War (Revised in May 2009). Deneys Reitz was 17 when the Boer War broke out in 1899. Reitz describes that he had no hatred of the British people, but \u201cas a South African, one had to fight for one\u2019s country.\u201d Reitz had learned to ride, shoot and swim almost as soon as he could walk, and the skills and endurance he had acquired during those years were to be made full use of during the war."}
{"text": "Because of You is a movement that encourages teens to reflect on the power of their words and actions and consider how they are affecting others. The term Bullying has come to reflect a specific situation that does not always connect to the general culture of meanness which many teens experience daily. While only one-third of teens list bullying as a top concern today, twice as many say they regularly experience more specific behaviors like drama, teasing, and exclusion. Adults often talk about bullies, bystanders and victims, but the lines are not so clear. Every day, we all have the opportunity to make someone else\u2019s day better or worse. By encouraging self-reflection and focusing on specific actions, our goal is to inspire this generation to create a more empathetic and inclusive culture around them."}
{"text": "Yellow Bells/Tecoma stans is a species of flowering perennial shrub in the trumpet vine family. Yellow trumpet bush is an attractive plant that is cultivated as an ornamental. It has sharply toothed, lance-shaped green leaves and bears large, showy, bright golden yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. The blooms appear in flushes throughout the growing season. The plant produces pods containing yellow seeds with papery wings. It is drought-tolerant and grows well in warm climates. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds."}
{"text": "\u0938\u094d\u0935\u092f\u0902 \u0935\u093f\u0936\u094d\u0930\u092e\u092f\u0924\u094d\u092f\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0902 \u092a\u093e\u0926\u0938\u0902\u0935\u093e\u0939\u0928\u093e\u0926\u093f\u092d\u093f: \u0965 \u0967\u096a \u0965 svaya\u1e41 vi\u015bramayaty \u0101rya\u1e41 kvacit \u2014 sometimes; kr\u012b\u1e0d\u0101 \u2014 by playing; pari\u015br\u0101ntam \u2014 fatigued; gopa \u2014 of a cowherd boy; utsa\u1e45ga \u2014 the lap; upabarha\u1e47am \u2014 using as His pillow; svayam \u2014 personally; vi\u015bramayati \u2014 relieves Him from His fatigue; \u0101ryam \u2014 His elder brother; p\u0101da-sa\u1e41v\u0101hana-\u0101dibhi\u1e25 \u2014 by massaging His feet and offering other services. When His elder brother, fatigued from playing, would lie down with His head upon the lap of a cowherd boy, Lord K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a would help Him relax by personally massaging His feet and offering other services. The word p\u0101da-sa\u1e41v\u0101han\u0101dibhi\u1e25 indicates that Lord K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a would massage Balar\u0101ma\u2019s feet, fan Him and bring Him river water to drink."}
{"text": "Bakhar was important part of the Marathi literature in eighteenth century. All the historic details about the battle of Panipat is given in a very comprehensive manner. Moreover hard Arabic or Portuguese inscriptions and words used in it, meanings of old Sanskrit and Marathi words, grammatical details, comments, years of usage and relevant details are mentioned in this bakhar. Along with these, references of historic events, experts are explained with their respective notes on that page. These notes also prove useful as are explanatory and prove to be good guide for readers."}
{"text": "Recovering From a Natural Disaster in College A Student\u2019s Guide for What to do on Campus Be it a raging wildfire in California, a hurricane in New York or mass flooding in Texas, natural disasters are a fact of life. Between 2000 and 2012, worldwide natural disasters affected nearly three billion people and cost $1.7 trillion in damages. Figuring out what to do in the immediate aftermath of a disaster is a challenge for anyone, but students living away from home from the first time may feel particularly vulnerable. The following resources can help."}
{"text": "Dutch - Language immersion Dutch language immersion For anyone learning a language it is important to be able to practise it as well. Children whose mother tongue is not Dutch can use it during the school holidays in the different \u2018de Rand\u2019 community centres, where entertaining and instructive Dutch learning opportunities are provided. The varied programme of activities allows the children to immerse themselves in the Dutch language for a whole week. The monitors encourage the children to speak Dutch while they play, even though the idea is not to offer language lessons."}
{"text": "Internet Protocol. A method or protocol used to send information online as digital packets from one device to another. Each computer or device connected to the Internet is assigned a unique IP address, which aids in the sending and receiving of information packets. Speak to an expert, get more information. The GoTo brand offers the most validated and trusted software products in the communications and collaboration space. Find out what GoTo can do for you."}
{"text": "What a moment to remember! Bertrand Piccard has safely landed in Seville, Spain after spending 71 hours and 8 minutes flying across the Atlantic Ocean in a solar airplane, welcomed there by Andr\u00e9 Borschberg. He took off from New York City at 6:30AM UTC, 8:30AM CET, 2:30AM EDT on June 20th and has finally reached Europe after a spectacular flight. Charles Lindbergh completed the first transatlantic flight in 1927 from New York to Paris, and now Bertrand Piccard brings aviation to the next level with clean technology. I bet you Lindbergh never imaged a solar airplane could do the same. Watch a compilation of the best moments during the flight here. Relive the flight"}
{"text": "SERVICES - EDUCATION Mindfulness at School The Mindfulness at School program was developed for high school students for delivery in (1) Healthy Living class (mandatory for students enrolled in the course) and (2) an after-school or lunchtime program (optional). Five-, seven-, and 10-session programs were introduced in several high schools in St. John\u2019s in Winter/Spring 2014. A booklet of Readings on Mindfulness featuring articles by various mindfulness teachers was developed specifically for this program. Mindfulness and Noticing, Listening, and Inquiring This one-hour workshop has been presented to second- and fourth-year Engineering students at Memorial University. \u201cMindfulness and Education: Selected Research\u201d (May 2014) is available on request."}
{"text": "A dog of a breed developed in Scotland for retrieving game, having a dense coat of golden hair with feathering at the neck, legs, and tail. (click for a larger image)golden retriever The American Heritage\u00ae Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright \u00a92020 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Indo-European & Semitic Roots Appendices Thousands of entries in the dictionary include etymologies that trace their origins back to reconstructed proto-languages. You can obtain more information about these forms in our online appendices: The Indo-European appendix covers nearly half of the Indo-European roots that have left their mark on English words. A more complete treatment of Indo-European roots and the English words derived from them is available in our Dictionary of Indo-European Roots."}
{"text": "verb (dilut, ing) - (transitive) To add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water. - (transitive) To weaken. - Having a low concentration. Translations: Etymology: (term, dilutus, lang=la), from (term, diluere, , to wash away, lang=la). See (term, lave), and compare (term, deluge). - Clean the panel with a , neutral cleaner. - weak, Weak. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for dilute for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us."}
{"text": "About this course \u201cChange is a constant in many of our lives. All around us, technologies, processes, people, ideas, and methods often change, affecting the way we perform daily tasks and live. our lives. \u201d This workshop help attendees bring smoothly the culture of change at all levels. It discusses the use of needed components to develop a change management trhough communications plans and the implementation of appropriate strategies. It helps participants learn the importance of flexibility in the context of change, and demonstrate methods the change leader and individual change participant can use to promote flexibility. Our course begins with the first step for generating great user experiences: understanding what people do, think, say, and feel. In this module, you\u2019ll learn how to keep an open mind while learning."}
{"text": "Consequences of a child\u2019s premature birth can follow them into the preschool years. Skill development remains important. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY Mild delays in gross motor skills make it difficult for children to keep up with peers as academic and physical demands increase. These children may demonstrate poor safety awareness during motor activities, appear clumsy with frequent falls and display immature running, jumping, and balance skills. SPEECH AND LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS kids may get behind in age-appropriate social skills, speech intelligibility or vocabulary organization and understanding of contingent behavior, i.e. consequences. The multi-disciplinary team of pediatric therapists at Child and Family Development in Charlotte offers an array of services for children from infancy into young adulthood."}
{"text": "This is the start of a four-part blog on control charts. The blogs will answer the following questions: - What is a control chart? - What is variation and how does it relate to a control chart? - What is a control chart used for? - Where is a control chart used? Control charts are at the heart of statistical process control (SPC). So maybe we should start with answering what a process is. A process is simply what we do. It can be filling out an expense report, checking a person into a hospital, driving to work, filling a prescription, etc..."}
{"text": "The Technology Compendium will be available here in Winter 2019. It will also be available as a searchable database with the Green ChemisTree Foundation in 2020. The objective of the Global Green Chemistry Initiative is to increase the general global awareness and capacities on deployable Green Chemistry approaches for the design of products and processes that advance global environmental benefits throughout their life cycles. The technology must be a green chemistry or engineering solution that: 1. Has an identified potential application; 2.I s a chemical reaction, process, or product; and 3. Addresses a human health and/or environmental need."}
{"text": "II. Prevention of falls and fractures If one is suffering from osteoporosis, even a trivial injury may cause fracture. This can be prevented by taking some simple precautions: - Wear flat shoes. - Make sure that the stairs, bedrooms, halls and bathrooms are well illuminated. - Keep the floor dry, especially in bathrooms and kitchen. - Avoid alcohol and sedatives. - Use a cane or walker if you are very weak and cannot support you body weight properly. - Avoid wearing bifocal glasses. - When getting up from a lying position, first sit on the edge of the bed for sometime before standing up (to avoid postural hypotension)."}
{"text": "Roots emit chemicals that release carbon by breaking bonds with minerals Presentation by Kurtis L. Schroeder, Cropping Systems Agronomist & Plant Pathologist, on Soilborne Diseases of Cereals: Identification and Management Forest owners in Lane County can potentially use their properties to help mitigate the problems caused by an excess of carbon in the atmosphere. Inadequate water intake can limit growth and production, which can translate to narrower profit margins for producers. That is why it is important to understand factors that influence water nutrition and quality for beef cattle."}
{"text": "Acute sinusitis (acute rhinosinusitis) causes the cavities around your nasal passages (sinuses) to become inflamed and swollen. This interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up. With acute sinusitis, it may be difficult to breathe through your nose. The area around your eyes and face may feel swollen, and you may have throbbing facial pain or a headache. Acute sinusitis is most often caused by the common cold. Other triggers include allergies, bacterial and fungal infections. Treatment of acute sinusitis depends on the cause. In most cases, home remedies are all that's needed. However, persistent sinusitis can lead to serious infections and other complications. Sinusitis that lasts more than eight weeks or keeps coming back is called chronic sinusitis."}
{"text": "Industry & Business Most of the land used for farming was cleared of wood before the Revolutionary War and then used for pasture and tillage. The earliest powder horns retained traditional European designs, but that changed as the work of a few engravers showed evidence of a transition. New England rifles are noted, not only for their artistic design, but also for their accuracy and the superb quality of the workmanship. Captain Seth Pratt was the founder of the tanning and currying industry in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts with his son, Colonel Numphas Pratt continuing the trade."}
{"text": "Black History Month resources for teachers This Black History Month collection highlights lessons, primary sources, articles and videos about the people, events and legislation that defined life for African Americans in the U.S. from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement to now. February is recognized as a a time to investigate more deeply the struggles and achievements of African Americans, but Black History is everyone's history and these materials can be integrated into your teaching throughout the year. This collection is only a sample of the resources on this topic; use \"black history\" or \"civil rights\" as search terms to find more. Please note that the files in this collection cannot be downloaded from WeTeachNYC because they link out to an external site."}
{"text": "Computer games about football make players more aggressive than violent ones, psychologists claim. While participants remain \u2018numb\u2019 when they see someone being \u2018killed\u2019 on screen, apparently harmless games that mirror real life can have a far greater effect. The study shows a complex link between the way viewers interpret violent and hostile events on the screen and their personal reactions. There has been a huge debate about whether watching violent video games can desensitise young people\u2019s responses. Governments around the world have introduced laws to control the sale of games, along with rating systems to alert parents and consumers to the scale of violence. Read the whole story: Daily Mail"}
{"text": "Inventor: Jorg Schlaich Want cheap, green electricity? The Australians have a simple answer. First, build a 20,000-acre greenhouse to trap and heat air. Then build a colossal tower 1 km (.62 miles) tall in the middle of it. The warm air from the greenhouse will rise through the tower as it would through a chimney, turning turbines and generating enough electricity to power 200,000 Australian homes. It may sound like science fiction, but the project is on track to get approved by the Australian government. If completed, the $800 million solar tower will be the tallest man-made structure in the world. To Learn More: enviromission.com.au Next Virtual Keyboard"}
{"text": "Amate paper is made from the bark of wild fig and mulberry trees. The bark is boiled for many hours and then hammered down to form huge sheets of paper. It is an ancient craft and dates back to pre-conquest times. It is still used today in the state of Puebla, Mexico. Amate paper is also sold to craftspeople in Guerrero who then paint it in a unique style, depicting elegant birds and flowers, detailed scenes of local customs - weddings, agricultural work, local festivities or sometimes pre-Hispanic thems such as the Aztec calendar or pre-Hispanic gods."}
{"text": "Tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) An inert gas welding process characterised by its constant-current supply, a non-consumable tungsten electrode, an electric arc, and a weld pool of molten metal that is easy to control. Only inert gases/gas mixtures are used as shielding gases. The filler metal is supplied to the weld pool manually using a filler rod or as hot wire during automatic mode. The use of preheated weld wire (hot wire) and potential narrow gap welding provides a considerable improvement of the deposition rate and increases the efficiency during the automated process."}
{"text": "Unusually hot summers are defined based on daily maximum temperatures. At each station, the recorded highs are compared with the full set of historical records. After averaging over a particular month or season of interest, the warmest 10 percent of years are defined as \u201cunusually hot.\u201d Our World in Data is free and accessible for everyone. Help us do this work by making a donation."}
{"text": "Infographics are used to present complex information quickly and easily to an audience. It is displayed as a visual format that is rather visually pleasing. Why not try publishing student work in this format\u2026 There are many online infographic tool creators that you can use with your students. Most of them require a sign up and a monthly subscription fee. Lucky though the website Easel.ly is a free tool and is easy to use. It has a video tutorial to guide you through it. A suggestion on how to use Easel.ly in the classroom: Easel.ly is best used in the classroom to showcase understandings. It is a publishing tool. In literacy, students research their inquiry topic. For example, social justice. They highlight keywords, identify key information and summarise text. Once completed, students can present their information. Voila!"}
{"text": "Coud\u00e9 Auxiliary Telescope Jump to navigation Jump to search |Alternative names||Coude Auxiliary Telescope| |Part of||Lick Observatory| |Telescope style||optical telescope| |Diameter||0.6 m (2 ft 0 in)| The Coud\u00e9 Auxiliary Telescope, built in 1969, is a 0.6m (24-inch) reflecting telescope in a stationary position at a fixed focus. The CAT is generally used for observation of brighter stars, since it collects less light than the 120-inch Shane. - \"Mt. Hamilton Telescopes: Carnegie Double Astrograph\". Retrieved 9 April 2016. |This article about a specific observatory, telescope or astronomical instrument in the United States is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "\u4e92\u52a8\u5c01\u95ed\u4eff\u771f\u8bfe\u58021\u3001\u667a\u80fd\u4ea4\u4e92 2\u3001\u7535\u5b50\u677f\u4e66\u5f0f\u89c6\u9891\u6559\u5b66 3\u30015\u5206\u949f\u4e00\u6b21\u4e92\u52a8\u95ee\u7b54 4\u3001\u5c01\u95ed\u8bfe\u5802 By boat\u2014\u2014We can often see many people are in a boat, enjoying the beautiful scene along a river of a lake, and they can also enjoy hippos(\u6cb3\u9a6c)and crocodiles from a nearer distance. By hot balloon(\u70ed\u6c14\u7403)\u2014\u2014In the early morning, when the sun is beginning to rise, a large hot balloon is also starting its journey. Taking a hot balloon makes most of the travelers excited. After some time, the balloon will land in a certain place, and the waiters will serve people a delicious and special breakfast. But the cost of taking a hot balloon is also very high. A person should pay 400 dollars for an hour\u2019s trip. ( )31. Which is the most common way of traveling in Tanzania? A. By bus B. By plane C. By boat D. By hot balloon"}
{"text": "Explores the social and political issues of the period 1880-1950 in the development of modern dance and studies the people -- mostly women -- who were the innovators of this unique form. Viewing of videotapes, readings about each artist, and interactive projects designed to develop full understanding of each choreographer, innovator, and dancer. Practical dance techniques will also be studies. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement. (Not offered 2019-20)."}
{"text": "In some circumstances or where the skin is very sensitive to the sun, UVA rays can generate pigmentary changes which go beyond redness and burns. 80% of skin ageing is caused by sunlight. Skin colour changes usually form on the forehead, cheeks and upper lip. Some PIGMENT SPOTS can be caused by hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or the use of photosensitive medicinal products, such as oral contraceptives. Some PIGMENT SPOTS can be caused by the fact that our skin reacts to external irritants, causing dark spots. This normally happens after an aggressive skin treatment (such as a scrub), injury, scars or acne. When to use a very high-performance sunscreen:"}
{"text": "A real story from a poor family More children and adolescents today are enrolled in pre-primary, primary and secondary education than ever before. Yet, for many of them, schooling does not lead to learning \u2013 and this was before COVID-19 shuttered schools and disrupted learning across the globe, creating an urgent need to reimagine education. A lack of trained teachers, inadequate learning materials Makeshift classes and poor sanitation facilities make learning difficult for many children. Others come to school too hungry, sick or exhausted from work or household tasks to benefit from their lessons. The consequences are grave: An estimated 617 million children and adolescents around the world are unable to reach minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics, even though two-thirds of them are in school."}
{"text": "Wilmot Proviso Law and Legal Definition The Wilmot Proviso refers to a proposal to prohibit slavery in the territory acquired by the U.S. at the conclusion of the Mexican War. It was amendment to a funding bill that was created by President James K. Polk and was made to establish and fund peace negotiations with Mexico for a Treaty to end the War. In 1846, David Wilmot a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, proposed the proviso to an appropriations bill to pay Mexico for land that the United States had seized as a result of the Mexican War. The proviso itself said that any acquired land from Mexico must be free from slavery or involuntary servitude."}
{"text": "Mount Saint Helens - Print Mount St. Helens (known as Lawetlat'la to the indigenous Cowlitz people, and Loowit to the Klickitat) is an active stratovolcano located in Washington state. The volcano is located in the Cascade Range and is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire that includes over 160 active volcanoes. Mount St. Helens is most notorious for its major 1980 eruption, the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States. Prior to the 1980 eruption, Mount St. Helens was the fifth-highest peak in Washington. Museum-quality posters made on thick, durable, matte paper. A statement in any room. These puppies are printed on archival, acid-free paper. Printed in America, sweatshop free"}
{"text": "App: Ready DLL Head Start: ECLKC This resource illustrates: 3A) Labels in home language; 5F) Interactive reading; 6C) Reading, writing, listening, and speaking in both languages; 7A) Key words and phrases in home language This mobile app is a comprehensive resource that teachers can use to support Multilingual Learners. It includes specific guidance on including labels and other functional print in both languages, engaging in interactive reading, and integrating reading, writing, listening, and speaking in multiple languages. The app also helps teachers learn key words and phrases in children\u2019s home languages (Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and Haitian Creole), and provides links to articles, tip sheets, videos, and webinars."}
{"text": "Scientific Name - Lamium purpureum L. Family - Labiatae Sparsely-hairy winter annual with greenish to purplish, tender, four-sided stems. Leaves opposite, broadly egg-shaped with bluntly toothed margins. Lower leaves on long petioles, upper leaves on short petioles ( as opposed to no petioles on upper leaves of henbit). Leaves often reddish or purplish tinged. Flowers, reddish purple with darker coloring in spots on lower petal, arranged in whorls. Reproduces by seed. Found in most of the United States except for the Rocky Mountains. Also found in Canada, Greenland, Europe, and Asia."}
{"text": "Globally only one in three people do not have access to clean, safe drinking water. Washing your hands with soap and water, one of the main ways to sanitize yourself, is a privilege that two out of five people do not have access to. In order to achieve other Sustainable Development Goals, access to clean water and better sanitation methods are needed. Better data is necessary to strengthen water and sanitation infrastructure and programs. Governments need to know where people live, the number of people who have access to clean water and sanitation, and how to target regions in need of resources. Data can help pinpoint where clean water is and aid efforts to combat drought. Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of drug or surgery. \u2014 Deepak Chopra, author"}
{"text": "Chapter 7 Time series analysis POSIX format is a standardised format and by definition an 8 Bit long character value. The POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface) standard has been introduced to guarantee compatibility between different operating systems. check these functions/types: ISOdate, ISOdatetime, strftime, strptime, date difftime julian, months, quarters, weekdays strptime() to cenvert between different character representations of these types. strftime() (wrapper for format.POSIXlt and format.POSIXct) to extract parts of POSIX times and return them as character strings. Further wrappers for convenience are weekdays() julian(), quarters()."}
{"text": "Venerated by local fishermen, Hachiryu Shrine was once a sandbar that jutted out into Hachirogata Lagoon. Before the land reclamation in this area, Hachirogata Lagoon had a booming fishing industry. The local fishermen gave thanks to the god Hachiryu for their good catches and erected stone monuments to appease the ghosts of the fish they caught. The oldest of these, the Memorial Stone of Thanks to Lake Mullets, was built in 1861. In addition, the fishermen and local officials of Funakoshi built a stone monument as a stone of protection for the shore in gratitude to Hachiryu. Designated as cultural resources by the city, these monuments are important in preserving the local folklore and worship of Hachiryu."}
{"text": "Definition: A word or phrase used in a non-literal sense as a rhetorical or literary technique, for a more vivid effect. There are different types of figures of speech, such as: Metaphors imply a resemblance between the figure of speech and the object, action, or feeling it describes. For example, \u201cA wave of excitement swept over the crowd.\u201d Similes are comparisons using words such as \u201clike\u201d or \u201cas.\u201d For example, \u201cHe is as brave as a lion\u201d. Personification is when an inanimate object or abstract quality is described as if it were alive. For example, \u201cThe wind whispered in the trees.\u201d Hyperbole is deliberate exaggeration for a stronger or more vivid effect. For example, \u201cI\u2019m so hungry I could eat a horse.\u201d"}
{"text": "Updated: Sep 15, 2022 Home> Countries> Asia> Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon. Sri Lanka is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean southwest of the Bay of Bengal and southeast of the Arabian Sea. It is geographically separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and the Maldives."}
{"text": "Alexander III of Macedon (356\u2013323 B.C.), better known as Alexander the Great. Alexander III tetradrachms were first struck around 330\u2019s BC. The Obverse is Alexander in the guise of the god Heracles wearing a lion scalp. The reverse has the seated Greek god Zeus. Alexander the Great: portrait coins Hellenistic Period Alexander the Great, portrait head on a coin of Lysimachus (323-281 BC) Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, Reverse: Athena enthroned, holding Nike and resting arm on shield Obverse: Head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon, aegis and elephant skin, D hidden in ornamentation at base of aegis Reverse: ALEXAND POU, Athena Alkidemos standing right, brandishing spear & shield, AG monogram to left, EY & eagle standing on thunderbolt to right."}
{"text": "In September 2018, the Indonesian island of Sulawesi was hit by a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. The impact, combined with the tsunami, landslides, and soil liquefaction that followed, \u201c... claimed well over 2000 lives, destroyed homes, buildings, infrastructure and farmland in several districts,\u201d according to the European Space Agency (ESA). Ten months later, response efforts are now moving into the recovery and rebuilding phase, with satellite information offering important insights to local officials. For example, through a collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, ESA is providing Indonesian officials with hazard-mapping tools derived from Earth observation data, and training in how to most effectively use these resources. \u201cThe main purpose of sharing these information products is to help the\u2026more"}
{"text": "This exhibit illustrates the anterior insertion of a ventriculostomy catheter into the right brain ventricles. The ventriculostomy catheter is used to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and reduce intracranial pressure. This can be used to relieve patients who have experienced swelling due to trauma or hydrocephalus. First, a hole is drilled in the frontal skull, allowing access to the brain. Then, the catheter is placed through the cerebrum, and into the ventricles to collect cerebrospinal fluid."}
{"text": "8.7 Learning Activities Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) (Answers to \u201cLearning Activities\u201d can be found in the \u2018\u201dAnswer Key\u201d at the end of the book. Answers to interactive activity elements will be provided within the element as immediate feedback.) When conducting the general survey and patient health history, a nurse can look for many assessment cues that may indicate that the patient has hearing difficulty. Describe three different cues that the nurse might identify to reflect an auditory challenge."}
{"text": "SummaryThe Dutch translation for \u201cit\u201d is het. Pronounced the same Examples of \"it\" in useThere are 330 examples of the Dutch word for \"it\" being used: \"it\" Practice (306) and as soon as they were out of his sight, he dived under the water until the bottom, and when he rose again he was almost beside himself with excitement, and before he well knew how it had happened, he found himself in a large garden, in which fragrant elders bent their long green branches down to the water, And so it stayed motionless, while the hail whirled through the reeds and one shot after another banged, and then he began to feel such a great longing for a swim on the water, that he could not help telling the hen.,"}
{"text": "Identify the correct statement about Boolean data types? Correct Answer : C boolean is a primitive datatype in Java which holds two values in its domain namely false. The keyword used to declare a variable as boolean is boolean. bool is not accepted in Java. Topic: Boolean Data Type In Java"}
{"text": "Arowana Fish - AquariumNexus Arowanas are a tropical freshwater fish species native to South America, Southeast Asia and Australia. Asian Arowana is the world\u2019s most expensive aquarium fish because they are very rare. In some countries, Asian Arowanas are illegal to be kept and sold. In this section, you can learn about different types of arowana fish, their habitat, diet, aquarium requirements, breeding behavior, as well tank mates."}
{"text": "Year 5 enjoyed a great day at the Houses of Parliament last Friday. The visit started with a tour of the Parliament building, where the children had a chance to go inside both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. They also visited the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Hall and Victoria Tower Gardens for lunch by the Thames. We all learnt about the history of the building, its role in governing the country and its relationship with the monarchy. After the tour, the children participated in a workshop where they created a new law and debated it in their own House of Commons. Nathan acted as a particularly excellent speaker, controlling the members of the house; quite remarkably he even managed to keep Andrew under control, only having to warn him once! The children thoroughly enjoyed the day, making great contributions to discussions and asking intelligent questions throughout."}
{"text": "Translate algebraic and verbal expressions using different phrases. Simplify expressions using the Order of Operations! Have fun practicing many different ways with these resources. Learn all about the identities, inverses, and other algebraic properties! Use the distributive property to simplify expressions with multiplication. Understand how to show a relation as a table, mapping, and a graph. Also, learn about domain and range! Determine whether a relation is a function as a table, mapping, or graph. Also, practice evaluating functions. New Jersey, USA Copyright \u00a9 2018 iteachalgebra - All Rights Reserved. Powered by GoDaddy"}
{"text": "| in Interesting Facts About Animals In 1931, a scientist decided to undertake an experiment in which he raised a monkey as if it were a person. This scientist grabbed a young monkey and began raising it with his 10-month-old kid. It outperformed the boy in all academic tests but was unable to learn to talk. The experiment had to be halted because the scientist's kid began to emulate the chimp's conduct. He made monkey noises when he wanted to eat or drink instead of learning a language."}
{"text": "In the fourth quarter of the 20th century, scientific and technical advances allowed for the first time the use of organ transplantation in the treatment of terminal and incurable diseases. These scientific advances include: - the development of immunosuppressive drugs - knowledge of the immune response to transplanted organs and tissues - knowledge of the function, molecular structure and gene structure of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC, in humans called HLA) - knowledge of the genetics of the MHC (particularly the HLA in humans) Here we provide background, scientific and technical resources used in the practice of clinical transplantation. These resources include:"}
{"text": "My students have obviously learned something from studying Shakespeare\u2019s \u2018Othello\u2019. A student wrote the following assessments in this week\u2019s essay: \u201cDesdemona is Othello\u2019s wife; the least he could do is talk to her, but apparently that\u2019s too much to ask of our protagonist.\u201d \u201cOthello is a dirtbag husband that took advantage of Desdemona\u2019s love for him.\u201d Spot on, I say."}
{"text": "Be prepared to use trauma-informed approaches in your work Trauma impacts individuals, families, and communities in many ways on many levels. A trauma-informed approach refers to how agencies, organizations, and communities provide mental health, education, crisis intervention, criminal justice, and other services in a way that supports resilience, prevention, treatment and recovery. The Wilmington University certificate in Trauma-Informed Approaches prepares you to work in this highly recognized model of wellness. Learn how to integrate knowledge about the pervasiveness of trauma into policies, practices, and procedures."}
{"text": "Ann, a security administrator, has concerns regarding her company\u2019s wireless network. The network is open and available for visiting prospective clients in the conference room, but she notices that many more devices are connecting to the network than should be. Which of the following would BEST alleviate Ann\u2019s concerns with minimum disturbance of current functionality Enable MAC filtering on the wireless access point. Configure WPA2 encryption on the wireless access point. Lower the antenna\u2019s broadcasting power. Disable SSID broadcasting. Some access points include power level controls that allow you to reduce the amount of output provided if the signal is traveling too far."}
{"text": "Year 2 have been composing their own animal rhythms. We learned about single quavers (with the curly tails) and lots of us used syncopated rhythms. We thought of an animal or a short sentence about an animal and then clapped each syllable. We made them more interesting by changing the rhythms we used. When we performed them, Miss Gunn wrote them out in musical notation. See if you can tap or clap these patterns to yourself. How would your animal rhythm sound if you composed your own?"}
{"text": "Pacific Geoduck (panapea generosa) \u2013 Zeballos, Vancouver Island The pacific geoduck is the largest burrowing clam in the world and is only found on the west coast of North America. It burrows into the ocean floor where it remains for its entire lifespan which usually exceeds 100 years. Its age can be estimated by the growth rings on its shell. The oldest geoduck was discovered in British Columbia, and it was estimated to be 168 years old. There are no reviews yet."}
{"text": "The site is located Curraheen Cork City , Traditional Japanese method shou sugi ban, also known as yakisugi, makes charred wood resistant to harsh weather conditions and ensures it is durable in time. Main advantage is that surface does not change its colour in time. Also, charred layer is resistant to mould, insects, water and even fire. In Japan, this technology was introduced 800 years ago. The simple vernacular forms were clad in the charred timber cladding with punctures for light and view."}
{"text": "Full report is embedded below Summary of Report Most ionizing radiation-induced damage is caused by hydroxyl radicals, and the selective reduction of hydroxyl by hydrogen in vitro has been demonstrated previously. Irradiation of the heart can cause chronic cardiac disease. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that hydrogen-rich water (pure water saturated with molecular hydrogen), which is easy to use, induces cardioprotection against ionizing irradiation injury in mice. In this paper, we demonstrate that hydrogen can protect myocardium degeneration from radiation-induced injury, decrease myocardium malondialdehyde (MDA), 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels, and increase myocardium endogenous antioxidants in vivo. We suggest that hydrogen has a cardioprotective effect against radiation-induced injury.The Potential Cardioprotective Effects of Hydrogen in Irradiated Mice"}
{"text": "The amount of sleep young children need varies. An infant typically needs 16 to 20 hours of sleep per day. It is normal for a newborn to wake up every two or three hours to be fed. At around four months babies begin to need less sleep, 10 to 12 hours at night and nap 2 to 3 hours mid-day. Infant sleep patterns are usually related to their feeding schedules and become consistent as long as parents and caregivers are mindful to keep the schedule consistent. Preschool age (2-5 years) children tend to nap between 2-3 hours but begin to need less time as they move toward their 5th birthday."}
{"text": "To fully understand the skin, we need to understand the most prolific cell of the epidermis. Almost all skin conditions are a result of something affecting the normal production and/or life of this critical cell. Journey from keratinocyte mitosis to desquamation, and the factors that influence its short but important life during the formation of skin barrier defense. This single unit primer course explains the fundamentals of the keratinocyte life cycle including: - Review of the layers of the skin and their role - The differentiation process - Factors affecting normal keratinocyte health - Why keratolytic disorders develop Units of learning \u2013 1 Lesson Lesson 1 \u2013 LifeCycle of the Keratinocyte"}
{"text": "I know it\u2019s Monday and you\u2019ve got a full \u2018to do\u2019 list. But, if you\u2019re looking for a mind-blowing way to procrastinate, I\u2019ve found it. The Google Data Team, NASA, the European Space Agency and Wikipedia have joined forces to map 100,000 stars in our galaxy. And, it\u2019s as awesome as it sounds. Google may have mapped your local streets, and even the Great Barrier Reef, but that\u2019s just peanuts compared to space. This is \u2018big data\u2019 in action. You can zoom around the inner part of our galaxy and investigate what is known about 100,000 stars, and get some perspective on how small our planet is in the broader scheme of things. Really, you\u2019ll be able to lose, I mean, use your entire afternoon in space. Which, when put that way, is pretty awesome. All this, it\u2019s a Chrome experiment using WebGL. It\u2019s best viewed using Chrome but will work in other browsers. Have a play around the galaxy here."}
{"text": "K-12 Program Guide Outdoor, indoor and virtual - which program fits the needs of your students? The Lilly Center\u2019s K-12 programs aspire to a high goal: develop water literacy in the children who will eventually lead our community. Students who engage with one or several of our programs leave with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for local water resources, as well as the benefits of caring for them on their own. Here are just a few things they learn: - How water changes land over time and how land changes the water, too - Why wetlands and aquifers are important - The lifecycles and habitats of aquatic and semi-aquatic animals Click below to explore all the outdoor, indoor and virtual programs we offer for Kindergarten-through-sixth grade! Ready to book a field trip? Reach out to Sarah, our education program specialist: email@example.com."}
{"text": "Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the outermost lining of the colon and rectum. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramping. Medications are required to control the symptoms, and sometimes surgery is required. Because of the serious nature of the illness, you should be treated only by a specially trained gastroenterologist. Ulcerative colitis, in addition to Crohn\u2019s Disease, are grouped together under the name Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. You can read about Crohn\u2019s Disease here"}
{"text": "January 29, 2020 Carbon May Be Humanity\u2019s Best Bet Against Climate Change These days, it seems like Planet Earth has a lot of environmental problems. It\u2019s easy to get overwhelmed by the daily, myriad reports about Earth\u2019s predicaments. Some of the biggest issues today include the plethora of plastic in the oceans, the disappearance of wildernesses to mono-cropping farmland, and the mounting levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. But what if there was a way to turn a problem into a solution?"}
{"text": "She made many contributions to the field of biochemistry. Green\u2019s most notable research was on the isolation and characterisation of proteins, in particular haemoglobin and the enzymes responsible for bioluminescence. She received the 1958 Garvan Medal, which recognises special service to chemistry by women. What happened today in chemistry? Explore 366 days of chemistry history at On This Day in Chemistry. No comments yet"}
{"text": "The Star Mathematics series adopts a spiralled and scaffolded approach to the learning of mathematics where concepts are introduced to pupils in Let\u2019s Learn Together. Following that, they will attempt the questions in Let\u2019s Try It. Interactive activities are included in Game Time and Heads Together to encourage cooperative learning and to make the learning process fun for pupils. They are also given opportunities to solve challenging questions in Maths Challenge. - Abundant visuals and friendly writing style capture pupils\u2019 interest - Further practice is provided in Let\u2019s Practise and workbook activities to reinforce pupils\u2019 understanding of the concepts |Primary | Year 1,2,3,4,5,6| |Textbooks & Workbooks| |Printed Resources Teacher\u2019s Guides (Textbook) Electronic Resources Resource CDs, Teacher\u2019s Guides (Textbook), i-Books, Interactives, Videos.|"}
{"text": "top of page ARCH 720: Visual Literacy and Its Culture The Visual Literacy course exposes students to the current visual concepts and techniques in arts, photography, cinema, product design and architecture to claim a critical stance through which they can engage in contemporary visual culture. The reality of our discipline is that we work through collective mediums and conventions of drawings, models, images, simulations, texts, prototypes and buildings to visualize architectural concepts. This course will introduce the AAD students to contemporary topics of visualization in arts, photography, cinema and architecture. They will explore multiple mediums of representation to help them gain the vital visual literacy to excel in the program. bottom of page"}
{"text": "1. Operators need to take special precautions against high _ levels when working near blowers. d. Oil and grease 2. A composite sample provides _. a. Representative information for given flow or time intervals b. Information on a waste stream\u2019s DO profile c. Information on a mixture of different waste streams d. Instantaneous information on a waste stream 3. Before working on a clogged comminutor, be sure the unit is _. a. Adequately lit b. Shut down d. Turned off, locked and tagged 4. BOD in wastewater is the measurement of the amount of oxygen required _. a. To produce an equilibrium between wastewater and atmospheric oxygen b. For the oxidation of sulfites and sulfates c. To chemically combine with the inorganic matter present d. For the stabilization of decomposable organic matter by aerobic bacterial action 5. Axial flow is a type of _ pump. c. Positive displacement"}
{"text": "- Children combine rhombus shapes to create a long arm in a picture of a person. Help your student become a(n) Picture Maker These activities provide a range of shapes to encourage children to explore making pictures and designs. Give children shape puzzles with all the internal lines drawn in to show each shape. This helps them simply match shapes, but in so doing, also guides them to see how those shapes can fit together to make pictures and designs with composite shapes. See it, Build It, Check It Pattern Block Puzzles [Picture Maker] Duplicate the Design Shape Puzzles [Picture Maker] Shape Puzzles [Free Explore] Put the Halves Back Together [Picture Maker] Hands-on Math Center"}
{"text": "PublisherOxford University Press Size6.7 x 0.4 x 4.3 \" Was love invented by European poets in the Middle Ages or is it part of human nature? Will winning the lottery really make you happy? Is it possible to build robots that have feelings? Emotion: A Very Short Introduction explores the latest thinking about emotions, drawing on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence. It discusses the evolution of emotions and their biological basis, the science of happiness, and the role that emotions play in memory and decision-making. This new edition has been updated to incorporate new developments in our understanding of emotions, including the neural basis of empathy and the emotional impact of films."}
{"text": "To understand the significance of The Cross one must imagine the horrific scene on Calvary hill. Calvary, also called Golgotha (meaning skull), was immediately outside Jerusalem\u2019s walls. Calvary is where Jesus hung, where He was crucified \u2013 His earthly body nailed to a man-made cross. In those days of Israel a cross was a means by which convicted criminals were put to death. Crucifixion was perfected by the Roman empire as a manner of execution; the convicted humiliatingly stripped bare then nailed to a cross outside the city walls. They hung in that specific area, until dead, for all who enter the city to gawk and beware. Jesus, the only sinless man in all the world, was falsely found guilty of a crime and sentenced to an excruciating death on a cross.Continue reading"}
{"text": "Community Vitality - Natural Disasters Disasters happen, but knowing more about hazards and threats can help reduce the likelihood or the severity. K-State Research and Extension and the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) provide information specific to communities, home, and agriculture. Winter Weather Preparedness Resources Natural Disasters and Severe Weather - Winter Weather Can You Safely Store Perishable Food Outside During the Winter Months"}
{"text": "American black bear (Ursus americanus)The American black bear, Ursus americanus, is an apex predator throughout most of its range. They feed on small mammals, insects, carrion, and have been known to kill the young of large mammals. They are omnivores, eating insects and fish, and grazing on plants, nuts and berries. The black bear is a protected species, due to the demand in some countries for gall bladders, paws and other parts for medicines, but hunting is permitted although tightly regulated.This image is copyright and may not be used without specific authorization. Permission is explicitly denied for Pinterest."}
{"text": "Mathematics Computer Lab Information The Mathematics Computer Lab Located in Olin 207, the Mathematics Computer Lab consists of 24 networked computers running the Linux operating system (Ubuntu). The computers are connected to a server so that users may log into any workstation and have access to all of their files. Software includes the usual Ubuntu applications, Maple and Mathematica (computer algebra systems), Matlab (a numerical mathematics environment), R (for statistics), and LaTeX (a mathematics word processing package) with TeXmaker. During the week, the lab is used for some courses, primarily in statistics. In the evenings, we have student assistants available. - You can use the math server or the CoCalc.com server. Mathematics & Statistics"}
{"text": "Combating hunger: Switzerland makes renewed contribution to CGIAR Climate change, land degradation and water scarcity increasingly affect agricultural production and food supply. Around 820 million people around the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Switzerland\u2019s Federal Council decided at its meeting on 13 September 2019 to contribute CHF 33.1 million for the period 2020-21 to CGIAR. Through this contribution, as well as through its strong scientific expertise and the work of its universities, Switzerland is playing its part in efforts to find innovative solutions for high-quality food and sustainable natural resource management. Read the full media release."}
{"text": "Definition of backcourt The word backcourt uses 9 letters: a, b, c, c, k, o, r, t, u backcourt is playable in: Words With Friends23 Hook words of backcourt These are words formed by appending one letter to backcourt. Extend an already existing word on the board. Other words with the same letter pairs Find words containing the letter combinations found in backcourt."}
{"text": "Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber is a treatment used worldwide for a variety of conditions and diseases such as neurological disorders, stroke diabetes, lyme disease, cancer, inflammatory conditions and others. Inside the hyperbaric chamber, the air pressure is roughly two and a half times higher than normal air pressure. This allows your body to carry more oxygen to your organs and tissues, supporting the healing process. Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber: Increases oxygenation to the body\u2019s tissues Increases blood flow and circulation Boosts white blood cell counts Reduces swelling and pain Facilitates wound healing"}
{"text": "Lesson 1: Introduction to Uganda Students will identify and use the Compass Rose. Students will explore Uganda\u2019s surrounding geography. Students will explore a map of Uganda and locate its capital city. Students will locate major bodies of water in Uganda and discover what landlocked means. Lesson 2: Uganda Quick Facts Students will be able to explain the colors of the Ugandan flag. Students will be able to identify the unique landforms of Uganda. Students will learn key facts about Ugandan people and culture. Lesson 3: Savanna Safari Students will explore the different terrains of Uganda. Students will learn what makes the Ugandan Savanna unique. Students will learn about the animals and climate in Uganda\u2019s Savanna."}
{"text": "Welcome to the basic grammar course. This course is designed to help you with your grammar studies. It contains all the common topics and issues students face when learning English grammar. We will walk you through the rules, examples and practice you need to gain a firm foundation of the fundamentals of grammar. Although you may be studying already, please take time to look at the sections of this course and see if they tie up with the classes you are taking. To enroll in this course please confirm with the agency that you are a student studying with Native Neat English. Send an e-mail to [email protected] (Korean agency) stating your name and your study course. Basic Grammar Course Aid your studies with our free basic grammar course which outlines many of the fundamental rules and includes sentence building, question and answer structures, clauses, phrases and tenses."}
{"text": "The movement of baby\u2019s skull through the birth canal causes the asymmetrical watermelon-like shape of the head. (The process is called molding.) As you run your hands over the top of your baby\u2019s head, you may feel ridges caused by the skull bones overlapping during the tight squeeze of labor. Molding is more noticeable in babies with larger heads and after long labors, giving evidence that baby labored, too. Molding is less noticeable in breech babies and, depending on whether or not labor occurred, may not be present at all in cesarean births. The molded head assumes a rounded shape within a few days."}
{"text": "This reproducible study guide allows you to use Fahrenheit 451 to teach literature using the whole book, not just excerpts as so many other literature programs do. It offers: - comprehension questions - critical thinking work - related biblical principles - studies on literary terms and vocabulary - essay writing opportunities and other projects - background information on the author - a synopsis of the book - PLUS a complete answer key! Old Cover (same edition): Did you find this review helpful?"}
{"text": "Increased levels of many general chemistry parameters and nutrients can be a reliable indicator that surface waters are being affected by nearby human activity. Clients looking to monitor the levels of general chemistry parameters or nutrients in surface water can rely on ALS to provide convenient service and quality results. Levels of metals, and in particular heavy metals, is a crucial part when monitoring surface water quality.MORE INFORMATION Undesirable organic compounds should typically not be found in surface water unless there are sources contributing to contamination.MORE INFORMATION High levels of certain microbes in surface water are an indicator of possible drainage from nearby areas.MORE INFORMATION"}
{"text": "Learn more about \u95d6 Practice Your Tones! |Pinyin||Yale||Jyutping||English Definition for Chinese Text| |chong2, chong3||cong2, cong3||to rush / to charge / to dash / to break through / to temper oneself (through battling hardships)| Common Chinese Words Using \u95d6 |Traditional Chinese||Pinyin||Yale||Jyutping||English Definition for Chinese Text| |chong2, chong3 yap6||cong2, cong3 jap6||to intrude / to charge in / to gate-crash| |chong2, chong3 gwo3||cong2, cong3 gwo3||to crash one's way through| |chong2, chong3 dong6||cong2, cong3 dong6||to leave home to work / to get away from home / to wander the world / well-traveled / adventurous| |chong2, chong3 gwaan1||cong2, cong3 gwaan1||to crash through a barrier| How do you remember \u95d6 ? Post your photos, example sentences and daily homework here to share with the Chinese learning community."}
{"text": "What is The National Day of Ireland? Day of St. Patrick Is The National Day of Ireland. It Is Also The biggest of all celebrations in Ireland. St. Patrick\u2019s Festival is named after Ireland\u2019s patron saint and celebrates the country\u2019s rich culture and heritage with parades, dancing, music, food and plenty of beer. What started as a one-day holiday on March 17 is now a multi-day celebration enjoyed by more than a million locals each year. Saint Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland and the one credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. The celebration of his Day is the only national holiday in Ireland."}
{"text": "The Coding Principles module covers the main concepts and skills needed to use code and computational thinking. It helps develop the skills used to create simple computer programmes. Computational thinking is used in many job roles, not just programme and software development. Coding is becoming the new standard of literacy, with skills used in roles as varied as art and design, engineering, data analysis, and science. Computing develops related skills such as problem- solving, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. This module is suitable for a wide range of candidates, including students and those who would like to develop their IT skills. Computer science is a broad field and its applications continue to grow."}
{"text": "Blue Day with Picasso Just before Half Term, our children had the opportunity to look at the work of Pablo Picasso during a particular time in his life. They examined how he used his feelings to create iconic art pieces in blue or varying shades of blue. The Blue Period came after tragedy in his life and our children learnt about the meaning of \u2018feeling blue\u2019. The Blue day aimed at conveying a simple message that we all have our bad days and that they are an intrinsic part of being human. It is important for us to recognise our feeling of sadness and \u2018feeling blue\u2019 whilst knowing the ways to deal with it. Using blue as inspiration the children created artwork, writing and images around this concept. There was also the opportunity for them to learn about and listen to a variety of \"Blues\" music. For photographs, please see our Gallery"}
{"text": "Gum grafting is the process where your periodontist removes pieces of tissue from your mouth or gums and transplants it to areas affected by the periodontal disease through surgery. Three methods may be used during gum grafting for the treatment of periodontal disease: connective-tissue graft, free gingival graft, and pedicle graft. Gum grafting is important because it restores the damaged tissue and prevents further damage or loss of teeth. It is used to repair or restore the gum and teeth after they have been damaged. The early symptoms that you may need a gum graft include sensitivity, particularly when exposed to cold or hot food and drinks."}
{"text": "Plant Form: Erect annual rosette herb. Size: Up to 70 cm tall. Stem: Green, branched or sometimes unbranched, covered with fine hairs or bristles. Leaves: Juvenile leaves distinctively Y-shaped, other leaves spear to lance shaped up to 20 cm long, hairy, alternate on stem. Flowers: Bright yellow to slightly orange, on one side of the stem, trumpet shaped, on flowering stem that coils like a fern frond. Fruit and Seeds: Bristly husk or burr surrounding an egg-shaped group of nutlets, each with a single seed. Habitat: Degraded pastures, roadsides, bare ground, waste areas. Distinguishing Features: Distinct as a genus but very hard to distinguish at species level. Impacts: Competes with crops, unpalatable and toxic to stock, contaminates grain and wool, outcompetes native grassland species."}
{"text": "Computer Music: Musc 216 LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) Low Frequency Oscillator. An oscillator used for modulation whose frequency is below the audible range of human hearing (20 Hz). Example: Varying pitch (frequency) with an LFO produces VIBRATO. Varying volume (amplitude) with an LFO produces TREMOLO. [From EMU Ensoniq's Glossary of Electronic Music Terms]"}
{"text": "Tennis for Two happened in 1958. Tennis for two Tennis played with two players on each side is called doubles tennis. Tennis consists of the best of two out of three The name of the inventor of the video game tennis for two is William Higinbotham. Venus Williams and Serena Williams are the two sister who play professional tennis. Two players and an umpire are the main positions of tennis. it is an event about two Indians playing tennis yellow or white yes you get two serves in table tennis and tennis"}
{"text": "We are Freedom Fighters! NAACP: NATION\u2019S PREMIER CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. NAACP STRATEGIC PLAN: GAME CHANGERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY The six NAACP Game Changers address the major areas of inequality facing African Americans that are the focus of the NAACP\u2019s work. - Economic Sustainability - Public Safety and Criminal Justice - Voting Rights and Political Representation"}
{"text": "ARCHEOLOGICAL FIRST: REMAINS OF SECOND TEMPLE RITUAL BATH FOUND AT GETHSEMANE IN JERUSALEM One of the first archaeological finds of its kind of Second Temple-period activity at Gethsemane, a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, was unearthed near the modern church during archaeological excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in collaboration with scholars from the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum. A 2000-year-old ritual bath discovered at the site which, according to Christian belief, dates from the time of Jesus\u2019s presence in Jerusalem. Impressive remains of a Byzantine church were also uncovered in the Kidron Valley at the foot of the church. Garden of Gethsemane (Photo via Wikipedia)"}
{"text": "Demonstrate the conversion energy into different forms. - All have easy to connect banana plugs - Demonstrate chemical, light, wind and mechanical energy Illustrate the changing of energy from one form to another with this classroom demonstration. Three energy sources are provided mounted on a board\u2013 a battery, solar cell, and DC generator \u2014 for a series of experiments and energy conversions Sound, light, heat, magnetic, and mechanical transducers are also included mounted on accessory boards. Includes an instruction manual. Size: 35 x 35.5 x 12.7cm."}
{"text": "...one of the most highly regarded and expertly designed C++ library projects in the world. \u2014 Herb Sutter and Andrei A sorting approach that preserves pre-existing order. If there are two elements with identical keys in a list that is later stably sorted, whichever came first in the initial list will come first in a stably sorted list. The algorithms provided here provide no such guarantee; items with identical keys will have arbitrary resulting order relative to each other."}
{"text": "It is interesting to think about the culture and daily lifestyle that prior generations experienced. When you listen to the stories shares by people from earlier generations than your own, it is hard to imagine life without a smartphone or a remote control for your television. Create an MS Word document based on the following guidelines: - 1 pages: What three significant ways that technology and the Internet have impacted your life? Include how this is different from what people from the last two generations experienced. - 1 page: In your opinion, have people\u2019s moral standards and values changed as a result of their use of computers and the Internet? Explain your position."}
{"text": "Soil moisture management is key to the safety and playability of golf greens, roughs, and fairways. The amount of moisture present in your soil, or lack thereof, contributes to the overall ability for turfgrass to absorb nutrients through the root zone. Weather also has a huge impact on turfgrass playability as too much rainwater can create unstable conditions due to excessive soil water content. Water and soil chemistry contribute to the difficulty of properly hydrating the sod root zone. Soil structure plays a huge role in soil moisture management because water must pass through the soil to reach the root zone. Proper plant-available calcium helps maintain a chemical balance in the soil and allows for soil hydration and micro pore space. This is the only location where roots can absorb water and nutrients."}
{"text": "- from Jackie Robinson 900L - 1040L Branch Rickey had been wanting to hire African American baseball players for a long time. In 1945, he felt the time was right. All he needed was the right man. Scouts reported on Jackie Robinson\u2019s skill as a ballplayer, but Rickey needed to know about Robinson\u2019s character, so he invited him to a meeting. Rickey vividly described the abuse that Robinson would face if he agreed to play major league baseball. Then he asked if Robinson could take all of that abuse and keep his temper under control. Robinson replied, \u201cMr. Rickey, are you looking for a Negro who is afraid to fight back?\u201d Rickey replied, \u201cRobinson, I\u2019m looking for a ballplayer with guts enough not to fight back.\u201d After thinking about it, Jackie Robinson agreed that he could be that ballplayer."}
{"text": "Youtube description: Since cannabis was legalized in Canada for both recreational and medicinal purposes, you might be wondering if cannabis could help the person you\u2019re caring for. In addition to recreational use, cannabis, also known as marijuana, is being used by many Canadians to help to improve symptoms of their medical conditions. More people, including those over 65 years of age are using cannabis every day, and many are finding that cannabis gives them relief from common problems like pain or trouble sleeping, but it\u2019s not for everyone. In this video, we\u2019ll review what cannabis is, how it can help, what the risks are and what steps to take if you think it\u2019ll help someone you\u2019re caring for. Cannabis is also known as Marijuana."}
{"text": "CO2 Use lessons from nursing history to integrate clinical judgment into professional nursing practice (PO 4) CO3 Demonstrate responsibility for continued professional growth by exploring the nursing and lay literature related to historical nursing practice (PO 5) There was much progress in nursing during the early to middle part of the 20th century (1900 through the late 1930s). After reading the textbook and the lesson for this week, describe one area of change in nursing during that time period that intrigues you. Discuss how that area could be applied today."}
{"text": "Battle of Midway, US Dauntless Aircraft Dive On Japanese Carriers The American dive bombers were about ready to return to their carriers, until the enemy was spotted. The air combat patrol for the Japanese fleet should have been above, but they were at sea level destroying the American torpedo bomber airplanes. This allowed the SBD Dauntless dive bombers to attack from 15,000 feet just as the carriers were turning into the wind to launch their most experienced pilots. The attack left IJN Akagi, Kaga and Soryu engulfed in flames and ultimately were destroyed. This turned the tide, not just for the Battle of Midway, but the entire war in the Pacific. Wars & Conflicts - World War II 1939-1945 - Image (gif, jpg, tiff) Location of Archival Materials"}
{"text": "Poet Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Good morning, I'm Rachel Martin. This week, the U.S. Mint began circulating quarters featuring an image of poet and activist Maya Angelou. It's the first coin issued in a series celebrating the achievements of American women. Angelou appears with arms outstretched and a bird in flight behind her. Maya Angelou was the first Black woman to write and perform a poem at a presidential inauguration. She is now the first Black woman to be featured on a quarter. A phenomenal woman; a phenomenal life. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR."}
{"text": "Chapter 11: the Jews of France The Jewish community of France, the second largest Diaspora community in the world, is in many ways unique among the Jewish communities of the world. It is, on the one hand, the earliest community in the world to be fully emancipated, freed from restrictive laws after many centuries of limitations and discrimination. On the other hand, it is a community that still conspicuously suffers from anti-Semitism, and which lives in constant apprehension, conscious of its vulnerability. Thus it is a community of surprises and many contradictions."}
{"text": "Utilization of Iron at Fort Mitchell 1RU102: A Functional Analysis Type of Degreethesis MetadataShow full item record From 1813 until 1840, the Fort Mitchell site, 1RU102, was a significant character in the history of the United States. It served as a fortification during both Creeks wars and as a focal point of trade between the United States government and Native Americans in the surrounding area between those wars. Despite the significance of this site, little is known about the interior of the forts and how the people who lived and worked in the forts made do with limited resources on the American Frontier. Iron in the 19th century was not as readily available as it is today. In fact, it could be said that it was actually scarce. This study looks at how the people who lived and worked in and around the Fort Mitchell site used iron."}
{"text": "Measuring the likelihood of an event Probability is a measure of how likely an event will occur; a flipped coin has a 50% (or 1/2) probability of landing with its head up. In these exercises, students determine the probability of events by counting the number of ways an event can happen (the numerator) divided by the total number of possible outcomes. Note that this method only works if each different outcome is equally likely to happen at any time. These worksheets are available to members only. Join K5 to save time, skip ads and access more content. Learn More"}
{"text": "- Benett, L\u00e9on - Science & technology - Color process - Portrait (taller) - Robarts Library, the Internet Archive - Les cinq cents millions de La B\u00e9gum - Verne, Jules - Paris: Hetzel, n.d. - Open Library: - View record Workers are hammering steel on an anvil in a busy factory workshop as cannons are being hoisted around and a steam hammer can be seen in the background. The caption reads in the original French: Sur place il en fait des canons. The color process used for this illustration falls into the chromotypograph category, which encompasses various obsolete techniques and shouldn\u2019t be mistaken for the more current four-color process. The four color plates featured in the French edition have been left out of the copies published by J. B. Lippincott. Keywords: 19th century, color, industrial, The begum's fortune, weaponry, working"}
{"text": "From Mises Wiki, the global repository of classical-liberal thought A differential equation is a complicated equation which expresses certain formulas of constant relationships and in which changes in the value or magnitude assigned to certain variable factors determine the value or magnitude of the other variable factors. These equations are helpful in solving many problems of higher mathematics and the natural sciences because the knowledge of certain known factors permits one to compute the value or magnitude of the unknown variable factors. Such equations are of no help in solving problems of human action (economics) because there is no certainty of constant relationships between the values of different factors. See also: Mathematical economics and Marginal theory of value - \u2191 Percy L. Greaves, Jr. \"Mises Made Easier \", 1974. Referenced 2014-07-01."}
{"text": "There are many good reasons to teach our kids to garden, but one of the most important is the profound lesson gardening teaches them about life. To grow is to know, say food and wellness experts at 810 KIDS! Kids who garden learn about cultivating carrots and other vegetables early in life are more likely to prefer nature\u2019s bounty in its most natural state over packaged, often over-processed, food products. They also learn that gardening can represent a healthy escape. The secret to growing healthy, confident and curious kids might be in your own backyard. So let your kids dig around this spring. You\u2019ll be amazed by the bountiful returns."}
{"text": "Ubuntu Australia provides support to migrants and multicultural communities and benevolent relief to socially and financially disadvantaged people to enable and empower them to participate socially and economically. Ubuntu is a beautiful \u2014 and old \u2014 concept. It has its roots in humanist African philosophy where the idea of community is one of the building blocks of the society. The word Ubuntu is a part of a Zulu phrase which means that a person is a person through other people. Ubuntu can be translated as human kindness, but its meaning is much bigger in scope than that \u2014 it embodies the ideas of connection, community, and mutual caring for all."}
{"text": "April\u2019s most frequently quoted weather saying is \u201cApril showers bring May flowers.\u201d This is a very accurate observation in Kansas. Although there are early blooming plants, the combination of the moisture in April with the warmer weather in May tends bring about an abundance of blooms. We go from an average of temperature of 55 oF in April to an average of 65 oF in May. Rainfall in April is normally 3.07 inches, with rain falling on an average 10 days. In contrast, January normal precipitation is less than an inch, with moisture falling on an average of 6 days. The anticipation of those bright blooms helps make the dreary, rainy days less depressing. Mary Knapp, Weather Data Library"}
{"text": "The hidden treasures of Timbuktu 759,883 views | Elizabeth Cox \u2022 TED-Ed On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed them in secret rooms. Inside these chests was a treasure more valuable than gold: the city's ancient books. Why were they hiding these priceless manuscripts? Elizabeth Cox digs into the literary tradition of Timbuktu. [Directed by AIM Creative Studios, narrated by Bethany Cutmore-Scott, music by Andr\u00e9 Aires]."}
{"text": "STEM Ambassador Program The STEM Ambassador Program (STEMAP) trains scientists to engage members of the public in innovative ways outside traditional venues. Participating scientists (referred to as \u201cSTEM Ambassadors), link their research, personal interests, experiences, and desired social impacts to a particular \u201cfocal group,\u201d or a group gathered around shared interests, hobbies, circumstances, or experience that resonate with the scientist. Scientists engage the group in-place, rather than requesting the group travel to an informal science education venue. This provides greater access to science for those who do not or cannot visit science education venues, reinforces the connection of science to everyday life, and opens portals for scientists to gain new ideas and perspectives from the community. Project Team: Dennis Schatz M.S."}
{"text": "Quick and accurate spelling comes with solid segmenting skills. But like the 44 phonemes, these need to be taught \u2013 not \u2018caught\u2019. Teacher Santina explains why segmenting skills are so critical and offers her top classroom activities. Teachers agree that handwriting is critical, even in a digital age. But what does the research say about its relationship with phonics? Santina, a primary school teacher, explores how handwriting fits alongside a phonics program and offers some multi-sensory activities to use in your classroom. When a child stumbles over how to read or spell a word, many parents feel stumped with how to help and end up just giving the answer. Experienced teacher, Shirley Houston, shows parents how to help when their child gets stuck. What the evidence says about teaching upper or lower case letters first. Plus, practical tips!"}
{"text": "A study published last week in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that almost 50 percent of American adults are diabetic or pre-diabetic, a condition where a person has elevated blood sugar levels and is at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and related health problems. We discuss diabetes' prevalence, who is most at-risk for the disease and the latest in treatment and prevention. Resources Mentioned on Air National Diabetes Prevention Program Youth Speaks Video About Type 2 Diabetes and Food Justice in West Oakland"}
{"text": "How established media organizations can support emerging youth media initiatives in the aftermath of disaster. Youth media educators must continue to develop and enhance projects to ensure that youth\u2014particularly those impacted by incarceration\u2014have opportunities to develop their voices in safe and rigorous settings. There is very little in the way of activism, education reform and civic engagement for middle school-aged students. Rethink works to change that. Executive directors at Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana and Vietnamese American Young Leaders Association of New Orleans discuss the vibrant and dynamic community of organizers in New Orleans and the Youth Organizing Collaborative. Two co-directors of Students at the Center, a writing program in the New Orleans public schools, explains the context of New Orleans and using youth media to improve schools."}
{"text": "After 3 days orbiting Earth, SpaceX Dragon and the Inspiration4 crew\u2013 the world\u2019s first civilian mission to orbit \u2013 safely splashed down off the coast of Florida. Dragon performed a series of departure phasing burns to leave the circular orbit of 575 kilometers and then jettisoned its trunk ahead of it deorbit burn. After re-entering the Earth\u2019s atmosphere, the spacecraft deployed its two drogue and four main parachutes in preparation for the soft water landing, at 7:06 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 18, 2021, completing their first multi-day low Earth orbit mission. Upon splashdown, the Inspiration4 astronauts were welcomed home by the SpaceX team and quickly brought on board the recovery vessel. SpaceX transported Dragon back to Cape Canaveral for inspections and refurbishment ahead of future human spaceflight missions. Leave A Comment"}
{"text": "Once a student asked his teacher, \u201cHow does one get two bitter enemies to work together on something?\u201d His teacher answered, \u201cTake a lesson from the cooking pot. Its thin bottom keeps two enemies, fire and water, from ever being reconciled to one another; it just gives them a chance to work together in peace. It does so by not concerning itself with the contradictory qualities of the two opponents. It lets the water be water, and lets the fire keep on burning.\u201d _ A Jewish Parable If you accept people as they are and respect their individuality, working together for a common purpose is possible, provided the goal is clear and neutral. Selflessness Prev post Six Months to Live Next post Leave a comment"}
{"text": "A monastery is said to have been established by Saint Mochua in Timahoe, County Laois during the seventh century. Not much is known about the site, except that the church here was burnt twice, in 919 and again in 1142, before the religious house was re-founded by the dominant family of the area, the O\u2019Mores. Following the 16th century Dissolution of the Monasteries, parts of the site were converted into a church, the remains of which can be seen on the left: to the right is a 19th century former church of Ireland premises, now in use as a heritage centre. The most interesting feature here is the mid-12th century round tower, exceptionally well-preserved and rising almost 96 feet. The Romanesque doorway, more elaborately carved than is often the case with round towers, is sixteen feet above the ground."}
{"text": "This is where your profile lives, as well as your saved items such as 'places that you want to go'. Fallow deer were among the first to be successfully introduced to New Zealand. Find out about red deer - the most widespread deer species in New Zealand. Learn more about one of the most elusive deer to be found in the New Zealand bush. In New Zealand, sambar deer (Cervus unicolor unicolor) are considered an 'iconic herd'. They are only in the North Island and mostly on private land. Sika deer are found in Kaimanawa Forest Park and the Kaweka Forest. Find out how to identify them, where and when to find them. Learn about wapiti, the largest round horned deer in the world. New Zealand has the only herds of white-tail deer in the southern hemisphere. Hunters and trampers entering New Zealand from overseas can help keep New Zealand\u2019s deer herds free of this disease."}
{"text": "Kalimat (Arabic Words) Levels: A1, A2, B1 Set of 80 Cards for each level Derivation makes the Arabic language easy to learn. Alyasameen made groups of most important roots and the most important words. The cards are divided into three levels (A1, A2, B1). Each level contains 80 cards, and each card contains between nine to 18 words. Therefore, you will learn more than 1,000 important words per set. Our selection of the roots is based on two important criteria: \u2022 The importance of the words, which the root contains. \u2022 The number of words inside the root. There are no roots, which contain few words. You will find quick response (QR) code on each card, so you can scan it and listen to the correct pronunciation of each word. We make Arabic easy for you!"}
{"text": "\u201cNuclear fusion is the energy that powers the sun and stars,\u201d Mike Mauel, professor of applied physics at Columbia University, told CBSNews.com. \u201cIt takes hydrogen gas, heating up to millions of degrees, and brings the atoms together to release energy and make helium.\u201d Instead of splitting an atom\u2019s nucleus, like in fission, nuclear fusion is the process of bringing together two atomic nuclei to form a new nucleus. And there is no need for dangerous chemical elements like uranium or plutonium \u2014 easing the fears of nuclear proliferation. Energy derived from fusion is appealing because very few natural resources are required to create fuel. \u201cThe fuel for fusion basically comes from sea water. Every bottle of water that we drink has heavy water \u2014 deuterium \u2014 inside. Enough that\u2019s equivalent to a whole barrel of oil,\u201d Mauel says."}
{"text": "Moksha is a Sanskrit word meaning: - to liberate - to free from - to get rid of It means freedom from the worldly bondages which only lead to rebirth such as love, anger, greed, delusion, lust and envy. The Upanishads state that man suffers from three types of Taapa. Moksha is the only way to get rid of these three miseries. Moksha is the state of absolute bliss wherein we realise that the perceiver, the perceived and the object of perception are all one and the same. Moksha is the breakage of cycle - the cycle of mind, cycle of time, cycle of births, i.e., transcending existence. Moksha is referred to by many names. For example, it is also addressed as mukti or freedom, and other terms for this state are apavarga, kaivalya, kalyana, nihsreyasa, nirvana, sayujya, and yoga-ksemma. A pursuer of Moksha is a Moksha-kami or Mumuksha."}
{"text": "Finding Primary Sources in Print USING SECONDARY SOURCES: If you're searching for primary sources on a topic, one good place to look is a secondary source that cites original texts, manuscripts, and archives. USING SUBJECT HEADINGS: For archival sources, interviews, and memoirs: \u25ba Use the Starts With/Browse search in HOLLIS, and look for subjects with these subheadings: Diaries \u2022 Interviews \u2022 Sources \u2022 Archival resources \u2022 Newspapers \u2022 Personal Narratives \u2022 Biography \u2022 Pictorial Works \u2022 Comic Books \u2022 Caricatures and cartoons \u2022 Photographs For stories, novels, plays, and films: \u25ba For novels, plays, and stories about a topic, look for subject headings with these subheadings: Fiction \u2022 In Literature \u2022 Juvenile fiction \u2022 Drama \u2022 Poetry \u2022 Literary collections"}
{"text": "Fragile X intermediate alleles: do they impact the reproductive risk? Summary Fragile X syndrome is an inherited disorder caused by a CGG repeat expansion in the FMR1 gene. The syndrome is characterized by mild-to-severe mental retardation, which may be associated with behavioural disturbances and typical physical signs. As being X-linked, the syndrome shows its typical manifestations in males, although some females may be mildly symptomatic. The syndrome is"}
{"text": "mould \u2013 meaning in Easy English (1) To mould something is to make it into a shape. You use a mould to make the shape. \u2014 (2) mould is something that is grey or green. It can grow on old food, or old cloth, or old paper. Then it will destroy the material on which it is growing."}
{"text": "Have you ever imagined a world without prisons and jails? Prison abolitionists have, and they might just be onto something. Prison abolition may appear to be a radical conception, but it wasn\u2019t always that way. In fact, in the \u201960s and \u201970s, the idea of prison abolition in the United States was a very real issue being discussed among academics and politicians alike. This was before the passage of sweeping policies and laws targeting impoverished black and brown communities, a resurgence of the racist war on drugs, and Clinton-era criminal justice policies that collectively transformed America into the world\u2019s largest prison state. The prison abolition movement is alive and well, and those who ascribe to its principals are still hoping for drastic change."}
{"text": "How to Call a C function in Python Have you ever came across the situation where you have to call C function using python? This article is going to help you on a very basic level and if you have not come across any situation like this, you enjoy knowing how it is possible. First, let\u2019s write one simple function using C and generate a shared library of the file. Let\u2019s say file name is function.c. Compile this : cc -fPIC -shared -o libfun.so function.c Using ctypes(foreign function interface) library to call C function from Python The above statement will generate a shared library with the name libfun.so. Now, let\u2019s see how to make use of it in python. In python, we have one library called ctypes. Using this library we can use C function in python. Let\u2019s say file name is function.py. My Personal Notes arrow_drop_up Please Login to comment..."}
{"text": "(Prerequisite: Spanish I) \u2013 This course will expand on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills developed in Spanish I. This course will introduce more vocabulary and grammar, and immerse Spanish students into the language. A workbook will be used at home with exercises to practice writing skills and reinforce vocabulary and language concepts. Quarterly projects with an emphasis on Spanish culture and geography will be assigned. These topics will be taught as an integral part of the course. Classes are conducted in Spanish and English, to best explain complex grammar lessons. This class will require a significant amount of time out of class. Textbook: Navegando 2 \u2013 EMC Paradigm Publishing (978-0-8219-2839-4) Purchase used Supplies: 1 inch 3-ring binder for workbook, loose leaf paper, pencils, pens, eraser, highlighter, index cards Workbook Fee: $15"}
{"text": "Galleries & Exhibits Home > Hargrave Kite Hargrave Kite (replica) Lawrence Hargrave was an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1866. His experiments with kites were a by-product of his ambitions towards powered flight. He invented the box kite in 1893 and his kite experiments, using a curved airfoil for greater lift, were a major contribution to aerodynamics. In order to further his experiments in powered flight, which were ultimately unsuccessful, he built a great variety of model airplanes and kites in the 1890s."}
{"text": "E-Downloads, Kits, Physical Products Magic Pixie Tricks to help you learn to read. $5.00 \u2013 $15.00 Let Our Pixie Friends help your child learn some basic reading strategies. Developed by an experienced early years\u2019 teacher, these 10 A4 posters cover many early literacy reading strategies such as: using picture clues; reading on; sounding out and trying alternate sounds. Practise one strategy at a time and use the posters to build up a wall display for a handy reference when the child is stuck on a word. Available as an e-download or already printed and laminated ready to use. And remember, 10% of every purchase will be donated to medical research. 10% of all sales will be donated to medical research!"}
{"text": "What is the maximum power output? I assume the question refers to the power output of an RFID reader antenna. Typically, the maximum power output is 1 watt of effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP). This is much lower than fixed interrogators, which have 4 watts of EIRP in the United States. The reason handhelds have lower power output is twofold: First, when someone uses a handheld reader, that person usually wants to read tags within a few feet. It is not helpful, in many cases, to read tags beyond that distance. For instance, if a worker is in a retail store, taking inventory in the women's department, he or she would not necessarily want to know what was in the nearby men's department. Another issue is that a reader antenna with higher output drains a battery more quickly. \u2014Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal Previous Post Are There RFID Chips for Car Keys? \u00bb"}
{"text": "The Holy Family The Holy Family is the name given to the family unit of Jesus: Jesus, his mother the Virgin Mary, and his foster-father Joseph. We know very little about the life of the Holy Family through the Gospels. They speak of the early years of the Holy Family, including the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the flight into Egypt, and the finding of Jesus in the temple. While the exact details of the day-to-day life of the Holy Family may be unknown, the stories we do have teach lessons of courage, devotion, and love. And now we give you thanks because in his earthly childhood you entrusted him to the care of a human family. In Mary and Joseph you give us an example of love and devotion to him and also a pattern of family life."}
{"text": "Tomorrow, NASA joins the worldwide Earth Day celebration with resources and events to inspire us to be better stewards of our planet. Bring the STEM celebration to the classroom with this toolkit filled with NASA Earth science resources. For even more, check out Earth Day resources from the team at NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Earth Day 2022 Poster and Virtual Backgrounds Decorate your space with this year\u2019s poster illustrating how Earth\u2019s systems are connected. The poster features QR codes linking to NASA\u2019s Earth science mission websites. Connect with NASA online by sharing photos on social media that show off what makes life on our planet truly special \u2013 you!"}
{"text": "Paper strip trees are colorful and can be made a variety of ways. This can be a meaningful way to learn about angles and cutting on a line. Angles are very important for writing letters K,Q,V,X, & Y. OPTIONS: These trees can be easily made as a way of completing tasks by having kids place a strip on a tree each time they complete an exercise. Now there is meaning behind placing on a strip and they can see how much more there is to do. Share your therapy hacks with your Brilliant Therapy Team! Together we can make therapy better! Encourage your pediatric clients to subscribe and then they can do activities that you recommend for therapy support!"}
{"text": "- Botanical Name: Dryopteris erythrosora Common Name(s): Autumn Fern, Japanese Wood Fern, Copper Shield Fern - Description: Native to east Asia, the Autumn Fern is a semi-evergreen whose papery leaves turn reddish-copper during the early growth and matures to a dark green. Preferring warmer climates and partial shade, it is commonly used as an ornamental perennial indoors and outdoors due to its bold color changes. - Care Ferns tend to like moist, well-drained soil and high humidity to thrive. Add some coarse sand or perlite to help improve drainage in your potting mixes. Cold drafts can cause their fronds to turn brown on the edges and tips. Bright filtered light is best."}
{"text": "Although Reflexology dates from more than 5,000 years ago, it was only developed further in the 19th century. It was found that applying pressure in various places along 10 vertical zones the length of the body could ease underlying problems. Of these zones, the feet are the most effective, as they are the most sensitive and responsive, with thousands of nerve endings. Each foot is divided into five zones, said to correspond to different areas of the body. Reflexologists work on the reflexes with their thumbs and fingers, using specialised massage techniques, to help correct imbalances throughout the body and release blocked energy. For more information select reflexology massage."}
{"text": "Try Guayusa Leaves Ebook | Herbal Goodness Did you know synthetic caffeine was first developed by the Nazis during WWII! Embargoes prevented them from obtaining various goods (caffeine included), and a synthesized version was created to keep supplies available. Since that time demands for caffeine have steadily risen and synthetic caffeine is now the norm, especially in soda and energy drinks. Today, many consumers are unable to identify where the caffeine in their food has come from - or are even aware that a synthetic version exists."}
{"text": "Studies around the world have been conducted on workplace bullying and many highlight that this isn\u2019t an issue to be ignored. In fact, some studies show that 75% of workers are affected by bullying. But what is bulling? What forms can it take? Isn\u2019t it only found in the school playground? In this lesson you will learn about workplace bullying, what it is and some of the behaviors that might be considered bullying. Who the Workplace bullying and harassment course is for This online course will help those seeking further information and a better an understanding of workplace bullying and harassment so they can help thier workplace become a safer, employee-friendly space."}
{"text": "Once there was an elephant, Who tried to use the telephant\u2014 No! No! I mean an elephone Who tried to use the telephone\u2014 (Dear me! I am not certain quite That even now I\u2019ve got it right.) Howe\u2019er it was, he got his trunk Entangled in the telephunk; The more he tried to get it free, The louder buzzed the telephee\u2014 (I fear I\u2019d better drop the song Of elephop and telephong!) Visit Children's Poems for more delightful poems and nonsense rhymes, and explore more Pre-K Wordplay! Return to the Laura E. Richards library , or . . . Read the next poem; Grandmother's Alphabet Or read more short stories for kids in our Children's Library"}
{"text": "Additive manufacturing, commonly known as rapid prototyping, is becoming an extremely fast-growing manufacturing process, enabling the quick manufacture of complex parts at minimal cost. However, there appears to be a great deal of confusion and misinformation regarding process capabilities and uses. In this class we will help you to understand the information surrounding this significant manufacturing process. You will gain an understanding of the current 3D printing techniques, the capabilities and limitations of the technology, and the brief history of rapid prototyping. - Gain a base-level understanding of current 3D printing techniques - Gain a general understanding of the history of 3D printing - Understand the capabilities of 3D printing - Understand the limitations of 3D printing"}
{"text": "Jewelry is beautiful, but the industry preparing these beautiful jewels uses many hazardous substances in processes for example in metal coating. Therefore, municipal waste water treatment plant wants to know how the factory will pre-treat their waste waters before accepting the factory as their customer. Fortunately, efficient pre-treatment and water circulation methods exist to remove all hazardous substances before letting the sewage to the drainage. Watch the video how a Finnish Jewelry factory is pre-treating their waste water and stopping harmful substances form entering the municipal sewage system. Follow our information campaign in Twitter @BestBalticBSR with hashtag #BEST_BalticSea."}
{"text": "Take the time to bend down and look at these flowers \u2013 they are beautiful! Jacob\u2019s ladder gets its common name from its small leaflets which are arranged in a ladder-like manner along the long, graceful leaves. A delicate mound of sprawling stems. Flower stalks are slender and somewhat weak. Light blue to purple, bell-shaped flowers bloom in loose clusters. Special value to native bees. P. reptans will grow in full sun with consistent moisture, but prefers part shade to full shade. Although technically rhizomatous, plants do not creep but freely self-seeds in optimum growing conditions. Low drought tolerance \u2013 though not a true spring ephemeral, Jacob\u2019s ladder will go dormant in drought conditions. If desired, divide clumps in early spring or late summer. Height: 1-1.5 ft. Spread: 1-1.5 ft. Bloom time: April to June Sun: full sun to part shade photo credit: Joshua Mayer"}
{"text": "Latest News > Space Mysteries \u00a9 Unearthly Media 2023 Dwarf Planet at Far Edge of Solar System Found to Have Rings Posted: 13 October 2017 - Category: Space Mysteries - Source: space.com This page is a stub. To read the full article, please click the link below. \"Earlier this year, Haumea passed between Earth and a distant star, allowing planetary scientists to get a better idea of the dwarf planet's shape and size. The new findings were announced today (Oct. 11) in the journal Nature...\" READ MORE AT space.com - Follow us on social media: Twitter | RSS Feed This website makes use of third-party cookies. For more information, or to opt-out, click here best replica watches Audemars Piguet Replica"}
{"text": "Metric tons to Grams Converter Most accurate Metric tons to Grams converter. Metric tons is the basic unit of mass in the metric system. The symbol for Metric tons is t. Grams is a unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI). The symbol for g is either represented by ."}
{"text": "<p>Resources to help students improve the quality of their writing..</p> Improving creative writing/ being an author Subject English Language Arts \u2014 Writing Grade Level Grades 6-8 Resource Type Handout These resources are low level drill and practice worksheets of various grammar concepts without connection to a meaningful context or authentic writing experience. Very good choice of resources. However, please note that there are spelling errors in the worksheet 'Expanding nouns and noun phrases'. Thank you! I'm starting the Making Good Progress tutoring soon so these will be useful."}
{"text": "From the Greek words meta: \" after \" and morphos: \" form \". The adult form is very different from that of the caterpillar. Complete: that which has four stages. In insects that undergo incomplete metamorphosis, there are only three stages: egg, larva or juvenile and adult: the larvae look like adults and can have the same diet as adults, such as the Orthopterans (grasshoppers). (In Europe, the woolly aphid Eriosoma lanigerum, has no egg stage, females are viviparous and do not lay eggs but produce juveniles, and are, moreover, parthenogenetic). The butterfly is an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis. \u00a9 Bernard Schmeltz"}
{"text": "Water-level records combine data on ocean fluctuations and vertical motion of the land at the station. The sea-level variations determined by these records include the linear trend, the average seasonal cycle, and the interannual variability at each station. Monthly data through the end of 2006 were used in the calculation, and all stations had data spanning a period of 30 years or more. Station location, data, tide predictions, and other information are available for these and other stations. Choose from a list of stations presently in operation or from a list of all historic stations."}
{"text": "Hands-on Start to Mathematica (Version 10): Notebooks Hands-on Start to Mathematica is an 8-part tutorial screencast series that provides step-by-step instruction to get you started with Mathematica. In this first video of the series, you'll learn how to quickly create and format computational documents, called notebooks, in Mathematica. The \"Hands-on Start\" book is available! Buy Now \u00bb Thanks for your feedback."}
{"text": "Rational Number Explorer Requires a Wolfram Notebook System Interact on desktop, mobile and cloud with the free Wolfram Player or other Wolfram Language products. Rational numbers (\"fractions\") are often more difficult to understand than decimal numbers. Use this explorer to get a feeling for them.[more] Tricky Questions to think about! How many rational numbers are there between 0 and 1? What is the smallest rational number which is larger than 0? How close together can rational numbers get? Can you always find a rational number between any two decimal numbers? Can you use this explorer to find a decimal approximation for ? ( is approximately 3.14159.)[less] Contributed by: Richard Mercer (March 2011) Open content licensed under CC BY-NC-SA \"Rational Number Explorer\" Wolfram Demonstrations Project Published: March 7 2011"}
{"text": "Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed What is the symbolic meaning of the seven-sealed scroll in the book of Revelation? Dr. Kurschner first described three common interpretations. Then he explicated his new view, which is the most plausible, called a certificate of debenture (i.e. debt). The nature of the first four seals, fifth seal, and the sixth seal support this interpretation, which also gives additional support for the prewrath position in the book of Revelation. The seals on the scroll are not God\u2019s wrath. Rather, the seals symbolize the accumulating debt of judgment that the wicked deserve and eventually will have to pay up when the scroll is opened, unleashing the trumpet and bowl judgments of the day of the Lord\u2019s wrath. Links mentioned in program: The Seven Sealed Scroll of the Book Revelation as a \u2018Certificate of Debenture\u2019"}
{"text": "\u201cPot Calling the Kettle Black\u201d: Understanding this Common Idiom Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter: Worth the Investment? Which access type data gets derived as private member in derived class A software robot is trained in a live environment \u0421\u0415\u041d PRV TVY MOR \u03b8 = 48\u00b0; r = ? \u03b4x = 0.5 \u03b4v / v0 = 9.05 \u00d7 10-2). Zuckerman\u2019s test for sensation seeking measures which of the following characteristics? Zoos are examples for Zooplankton is a producer The three early trading centers linked with the mediterranean sea were ugarit byblos and _____. The three early trading centers linked with the mediterranean sea were ugarit, byblos, and _____. The answer is Crete."}
{"text": "Complete the following statement 1) While estimating national income, we include only the value of final goods and services in order to _________. a) make computation easier b) avoid double counting c) maximize national welfare of the people d) evaluate the total economic performance of a nation Ans:- b) avoid double counting 2) NDP is obtained by ___________. a) deducting depreciation from GNP b) deducting depreciation from GDP c) including depreciation in GDP d) including depreciation in GNP Ans:- b) deducting depreciation from GDP 3) In India, national income is estimated using ___________. a) output method b) income method c) expenditure method d) combination of output and income method Ans:- c) expenditure method"}
{"text": "What is Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis? SCFE is a condition that affects the femoral head at the level of the growth plate where the femoral head slips off the neck. In lay terms, can be described as the ice cream falling off the ice-cream cone. Treatment varies depending on the type of slip and severity. This most often happens in patients between the ages of 10-16 that are overweight but can also happen earlier. The slipping of the head can last months and can feel like a pulled muscle and the child may limp."}
{"text": "I have a bird pepper plant my aunt brought back from Florida. It has grown very well but I don\u2019t know when they need to be picked. They are green and about a half-inch long. Can you tell me what they should look like and what size and color they should be? Also how do you go about drying them and what do you do to start a new plant next year? A: Hello Brian: It\u2019s impossible to say what size they will be. You will know when they turn red because they won\u2019t grow any longer. You can pick them in the green or red stage. You can dry them in the sun or in a food dehydrator, or in an oven with just the pilot light on. Since all peppers are perennial plants, you can winter over this plant in a bright window in your house. To start a new plant, plant the seeds collected from a dried, red pod."}
{"text": "PreviewPoints are not anything special thing they are the very thing that you use to end a sentence and these points are also used in math except these points are to point out a specific location. Points are usually used in grids to describe a location. Rays are not frequencies in math neither are they the fantasy movie rays the come out of a ray gun although they are a type of line and this line starts with a point then it keeps on going Both points and rays are connected in a way because there has to be a point in a ray to start it so a ray has the point also. Post a Comment"}
{"text": "Myanmar - Protect children with landmines awareness In Myanmar, children sometimes play with landmines because they do not know how dangerous they are. In the first nine months of 2020 alone, 13 children died and 56 were severely injured by explosions of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Myanmar (UNICEF, 2020). Children should not have to know how to identify and avoid landmines, but here, such awareness can be life-saving. My Giving is currently empty"}
{"text": "Video games are one of the major entertainments of the 21st century. Their success, especially among the youngest, raises questions and concerns to which this book provides answers. What are the effects of video games on behavior? Are video games responsible for violent behavior? Can we talk about addiction to video games? How do psychotherapists use video games with their patients? Based on recent scientific publications, this book provides the reader with reliable and accurate information on the psychology of video games. Petite psychologie des jeux vid\u00e9o"}
{"text": "There is much to learn about the novel coronavirus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Based on what is currently known about the virus, spread from person-to-person happens most frequently among close contacts (within about 6 feet). This type of transmission occurs via respiratory droplets. The transmission of novel coronavirus to persons from surfaces contaminated with the virus has not been documented. Transmission of coronavirus, in general, occurs much more commonly through respiratory droplets than through fomites. Current evidence suggests that novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in community settings. March 16th, 2020"}
{"text": "What is a scabbard A scabbard is a protective sheath for a blade, typically a sword or a knife. It is used to store, transport, and protect the blade while not in use. Scabbards are typically made of leather, metal, or other durable materials and are designed to fit the blade snugly, to keep it secure and to prevent it from damaging the surrounding area or injuring the person carrying it. In addition to practical purposes, scabbards can also serve a decorative purpose and can be ornately decorated with intricate patterns, materials, and embellishments."}
{"text": "On March 25, 1911, flames rapidly consumed everything within the Triangle Waist Company factory, killing 146 workers. The victims, mostly young Jewish and Italian immigrant women, died needlessly due to unsafe working conditions, such as locked or blocked doors, narrow stairways, faulty fire escapes, and a lack of sprinklers. Until September 11, 2001, the Triangle fire was the deadliest workplace disaster in New York City history. Mass grief and outrage spread from New York's Lower East Side across the country. Garment union membership swelled, and New York politics shifted dramatically toward reform, paving the way for the workplace standards expected today. With many historic images, this book honors the victims' sacrifice and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for the dignity of all working people. Softcover, 6 x 9, 128 pgs top of page"}
{"text": "Are You Paying Attention? Driving is a skill which requires full concentration, alertness and attention. The road environment can change in an instant and in order to react safely you need to be fully aware of what is happening around you at all times. Driving while distracted is irresponsible and extremely dangerous \u2013 and the consequences of distracted driving can be devastating. Millions of crashes occur annually due to distracted driving, many of them resulting in serious injury and lost lives."}
{"text": "Movement Language Elements for Dance in Education EDUC 330 (3) In this experiential course students will develop an understanding of the movement concepts (action, space, time, force, relationship) which are the framework for making and teaching dance. This course will explore dance as a non-verbal expressive language, and will introduce students to a variety of aspects of dance within the curriculum. Previous dance training is not required. Prerequisite: 60 units including six units in EDUC courses. We 4:30 PM \u2013 7:20 PM"}
{"text": "MORE than 1 in 10 British children are carrying superbugs resistant to one or more antibiotics. The proportion of adult carriers could be even higher. The superbugs are no immediate threat to those carrying them, but could cause dangerous infections after an operation, for example. Carriers can also infect The finding has serious public-health implications, warns Michael Millar of Bart\u2019s and the Royal London School of Medicine, the study\u2019s author. \u201cThis may be just the beginning of something that will take off in a big way. We need policies to control antibiotic resistance that go across boundaries.\u201d"}
{"text": "What happens to fertilizer when a crop is harvested? When a crop goes to market, so too do the nutrients that plants have absorbed from the soil. If farmers dont replace the nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus this years crop has used to grow, next years plants wont have the food they need. Fertilizing helps recycle the nutrients that subsequent crops will need to produce high yields. It is nothing more or less than completing this natural growth cycle."}
{"text": "Type II diabetes is 90% cases of diabetes. If you have diabetes you should speak to your physician about getting on a strict diet, exercise and medications. Complications of diabetes are cardiovascular, kidney disease and nerve damage. Type II diabetes generally occurs in people over 40. You should manage your weight, quit smoking, exercise regularly, limit or avoid processed foods and limit your alcohol intake to help reduce your risk of type II diabetes."}
{"text": "Researchers at the University of Texas have identified interesting depressions on the surface of The Red Planet that could unlock the planet\u2019s secrets. The surface features are shaped in a concentric pattern and are considered a prime location for future scientists searching for life outside of our planet. Lead author of the study Joe Levy explains what kind of life could be present in the geologic conditions. \u201cProbably microbial, when you look in these volcanic depressions on earth they\u2019re teaming microbial ecosystems,\u201d he says. \u201cThis is a great place to live as a microbe until the lake drains and you get flushed out into the ocean.\u201d What you\u2019ll hear in this segment: \u2013What instruments enabled researchers to look inside Mars\u2019s surface funnel depressions. \u2013How these surface craters could be caused \u2013Thoughts on future locations astronauts could visit"}
{"text": "The Grand Comoro Drongo (Dicrurus fuscipennis) is a species of bird in the Dicruridae family. It is endemic to Comoros. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, pastureland, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss. - BirdLife International 2004. Dicrurus fuscipennis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 25 July 2007. This Dicruridae-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it."}
{"text": "Manzanar \u2013 California\u2019s Gold (4012) Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps at which Japanese American citizens and resident Japanese aliens were interned during World War II. It is located at the foot of the imposing Sierra Nevadas in the Owens Valley. Huell Howser is joined by experts and former internees to learn about the camp\u2019s complex history. And although little remains of the camp itself, Huell discovers a permanent reminder of the internees\u2019 detention\u2013their names etched in concrete. Manzanar National Historic Site"}
{"text": "Augmented reality is an interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real-world are enhanced by computer-generated perceptual information, sometimes across multiple sensory modalities, including visual, auditory. A similar technology that empowered AR game such as Pok\u00e9mon GO. Participants will be able to: \u2013 i. Create and manipulate a 3D object on AR marker image; ii. Import and view custom 3D model as AR object; iii. Overlay the marker image with 2D image and video Smartphone (must) & Laptop (optional)"}
{"text": "Australian Susan \u2022 Link Ascension Day is commemorated as the day, forty days after the Resurrection when Jesus ascended into heaven - in front of his disciples - as recorded in Acts 1, Luke 24, Mark 16. Jesus left the disciples promising to send them a helper, which arrived on Pentecost (10 days later) - the Holy Spirit. Ascension Day has long being a holy day and is still a public holiday in some Catholic Christian countries, but not most Protestant ones. Observance was banned in the Commonwealth period, being restored with the introduction of the new Book of Common Prayer of 1662, thus the 1663 observance was the first since the 1640s. Observance of Ascension Day dates from the 4th century. Log in to post an annotation. If you don't have an account, then register here."}
{"text": "In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the causes of World War One. They will develop an awareness of the key people groups, events, and concepts associated with this event. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning. Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions below: Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading this webpage: Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables. Copyright \u00a9 History Skills 2014-2023. Contact via email"}
{"text": "KlekjaOld Icelandic Dictionary - klekja Meaning of Old Icelandic word \"klekja\" in English. As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zo\u00ebga): - (klek, klakta, klaktr and klakinn), v. to hatch (= ~ \u00fat). Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:\u16b4\u16da\u16c1\u16b4\u16c1\u16c5 Also available in related dictionaries: This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic."}
{"text": "Why Indigenous People Must Be Compensated for Sharing Their Climate Adaptation Knowledge \u201cWhy do you need to compensate indigenous people for sharing their climate adaptation knowledge?\u201d Indigenous people in all parts of the world have wide and deep expertise of their surrounding environments that is far beyond what colonizers know about. For this reason, many adaptation practitioners will want to use the knowledge that indigenous people have cultivated over the millennia. However, giving out this knowledge takes time and resources, and there needs to be assurance that it will not be used against them. If this does not happen, then it amounts to exploitation. This is Why Indigenous People Must Be Compensated for Sharing Their Climate Adaptation Knowledge."}
{"text": "During the 1970s, most of the bands played under generic roofs made from scaffolding and tarp, that were not appealing visually, so Pink Floyd set out to create something different to perform under. Frei Otto and Ted Happold were called upon to design the concert stage with big umbrellas that would rise from below the stage and unfurl. They were made in white cotton with a different diameter, from 4.5m to 7m, construct to be quickly inflated. Pink Floyds Concert Stage Design Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America 1 of 9 All our texts and many of our images appear under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike License (CC BY-SA). All our content is written and edited by our community."}
{"text": "We are fortunate that a linear oasis runs into the sea at the Orange River mouth, a river that gives Oranjemund its name. However, the town\u2019s water supply originates from an alluvial aquifer (ground-water bearing rock) not the river itself, and in the absence of sufficient rainwater, it relies on seepage from the river to recharge/refill it. In recent years, developments upstream have resulted in increasing levels of water abstraction and therefor lower water flow rates to Oranjemund. These, coupled with the increasingly erratic rainfall patterns predicted for our area in relation to climate change will put more pressure on this scarce resource in future. Water is an extremely precious resource and we must learn how to use it more sustainably! Visit the OMD 2030 Hub and Tourist Information Centre and have a look at the facility\u2019s water-wise garden."}
{"text": "Time to rest Life can get pretty full on sometimes, and when it does, it\u2019s important to get some R&R. Rest is necessary to restore vigor to the body because most diseases are either caused or made worse by stress. The ways to rest are easy and common knowledge, but often we overwork without enough time to rest and we end up taking medication, such as paracetamol or sleeping tablets. Sometimes we take time off work or get help with taking care of our children, but instead of resting, we start cleaning or gardening. Resting means time to sit down, time to do things you enjoy, time for personal projects, time for holidays, and time to be alone. Good rest and relaxation will help improve stress levels, mood, concentration, memory and reduce the chances of becoming ill. Rest is important for the health of mind and body."}
{"text": "end part of a rope in use for rigging or climbing (contrast with running end and standing part). \u00ab Back to Glossary Index working end (Wikipedia) A knot is an intentional complication in cordage which may be useful or decorative. Practical knots may be classified as hitches, bends, splices, or knots. A hitch fastens a rope to another object; a bend unites two rope ends; a splice is a multi-strand bend or loop. A knot in the strictest sense serves as a stopper or knob at the end of a rope to keep that end from slipping through a grommet or eye. Knots have excited interest since ancient times for their practical uses, as well as their topological intricacy, studied in the area of mathematics known as knot theory."}
{"text": "Please write neatly and answer all portions of the question. Thank you. In this laboratory, you will perform a base-mediated hydrolysis reaction. (A) Practice your mechanism skills by providing a detailed arrow-pushing mechanism for the base- mediated hydrolysis shown below. Note, the mechanism of the reaction you will perform is very similar. (B) Label the \u2018tetrahedral intermediate\u2019. (C) Draw an arrow-pushing mechanism for the acidification of the carboxvlate salt to give the carboxvlic acid. Parts (A)and (B) OH (excess) Part (C): HCI OH"}
{"text": "top of page Rose-Hair Tarantula [Grammostola Rosea] 4-5 inch leg span Lavender came to the Museum in 2016 when we accepted a number of education animals that were being rehomed from the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier, VT. She was an unwanted pet prior to that, who had been donated to the Nature Center. Chilean Rose-Hair Tarantulas are not native to North America. They are found wild in the deserts and arid scrub lands of Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Little is known about wild Rose-Hair populations but they are likely threatened by mining, habitat loss and collection for the pet trade. Tens of thousands are imported into the US and Europe each year from the wild, despite an export ban passed in Chile in 2015. bottom of page"}
{"text": "Energy Costs, Conservation, and the Poor Meeting monthly payments for household energy use is increasingly difficult for families with incomes at or near the poverty level. While the system of extraction, generation, and distribution of energy in usable form has many other economic and environmental impacts on most sectors of society, for the poor, the monthly bill is this system's most direct consequence. Living in (often forced to rent) the least efficient housing in the country, the typical poor household faces energy costs of up to 25% of its total income. This household has but two options: reduce consumption and/or look for aid in meeting unmanageable energy costs. Federal funding for both of these options, however, has been dwindling since the mid-80s; more and more responsibility for controlling these costs to the poor falls on local governments and groups."}
{"text": "The expression that appears below the radical sign in the quadratic equation is referred to as discriminant. The expression b2 \u2013 4ac, in the argument of the square root is called the discriminant. If the discriminant is positive, ie., if b2 \u2013 4ac > 0, then the quadratic equation has two solutions. If the discriminant is zero, ie., if b2 \u2013 4ac = 0, then the quadratic equation has one solution. If the discriminant is negative ie., if b2 \u2013 4ac < 0, then the quadratic equation has no solutions. The discriminant value in the polynomial quadratic equation tells you about the number of real roots associated with it. Use the above polynomial equation solver to find the discriminant value in the Quadratic Equation."}
{"text": "\u00bfWhats is Blockchain? It is protected by cryptography and distributed among a multitude of machines that have a complete or partial copy of its content. With a blockchain, many people can write entries into a record of information, and a community of users can control how the record of information is amended and updated. Likewise, Wikipedia entries are not the product of a single publisher. No one person controls the information."}
{"text": "Anatomy and Injuries of the Spine Anatomical Chart includes normal anatomy of the spine and common injuries. This chart focuses on injuries, rather than disorders, and includes fractures, herniated disc, and spinal cord injuries. The chart includes clearly labeled full color illustrations which show nomal spine anatomy and a cross-section view of a vertebra. Also included are anterior and posterior depictions of the Dermatome map. The following injuries are shown with clearly labeled illustrations: - Spondylolisthesis with cord injury - Dislocation of thoracic vertebra - Burst Fracture - Compression Fracture - Burst fracture of thoracic vertebra - Herniated disc Measures 20x26in.. Printed in the USA by Anatomical Chart Company."}
{"text": "- Our Story - News & Media News & Mediaback - Contact Us Economics: Principles of Economics, 1e Decision Point activities--available in Macmillan's online learning platform for Stevenson/Wolfers\u2014allow students to explore their own decision-making process and how economic principles can inform their decisions. Students work step by step through decision-making scenarios, receiving feedback about how economic principles played into their choices, and helping them apply economic insights to their everyday lives. *To view activity, please log in or create an account."}
{"text": "Using the right typeface goes unnoticed because it simply makes sense. Using the wrong typeface sends all the wrong messages. It makes the words less legible, less believable. Bodoni is a rational serif typeface created in 1790 by Giambattista Bodoni in Parma, Italy. It was cut to illustrate the unprecedented level of technical refinement of his own printing studio. Characteristics include heavy strokes that abruptly reduce hairlines, long, thin serifs and distinct ball terminals. The leg of the \u2018R\u2019 and the tail of the \u2018Q\u2019 reference the stroke of a pen. Bodoni is delicate, light to the touch. Over the years it\u2019s been reviled, revived, refined, repurposed, and reset. Bauer Bodoni is the most faithful to the original. A comparable typeface is Filosofia designed by Zuzana Licko in 1996 and features thicker hairlines for improved display in smaller sizes."}
{"text": "A website backend is part of the website that users can\u2019t see Also known as the server-side, a backend is the behind-the-scene of web development that ensures everything on the client-side (frontend) works properly. Frontend and backend work with each other by sending and receiving information to be displayed on a web page for users. For example, when you do any interaction on a website, such as purchasing or loading a web address, your browser sends a request to the server. The server will then process the request and then send back information in the form of frontend code to the browser to be interpreted and displayed. Some other examples of backend processes are encrypting and decrypting data, running a script for HTML, accessing data, file uploads, and storing records in a database."}
{"text": "Lead troll. Mostly preoccupied with maintaining caffein concentration in plasma at saturated levels and being an annoying bugger around people. Trolls may be described as small, human-like beings or as tall as men depending on the region of origin of the story. In Old Norse sources, trolls are said to dwell in isolated mountains, rocks and caves. In more recent times also around and under desktops. Numerous tales about trolls are recorded, in which they are frequently described as being extremely old and very strong. Smaller trolls are attested as living in burial mounds and in mountains in Scandinavian folk tradition In Denmark, these creatures are recorded as troldfolk (\"troll-folk\"), bjergtrolde (\"mountain-trolls\"), or bjergfolk (\"mountain-folk\") and in Norway also as troldfolk (\"troll-folk\") and tusser."}
{"text": "Jump to navigation Jump to search Inherited from Middle English dryenesse, drynesse; equivalent to dry + -ness. dryness (countable and uncountable, plural drynesses) - (uncountable) A lack of moisture. - The degree to which something is dry. a lack of moisture the degree to which something is dry - English terms inherited from Middle English - English terms derived from Middle English - English terms suffixed with -ness - English 2-syllable words - English terms with IPA pronunciation - English terms with audio links - Rhymes:English/a\u026an\u0259s/2 syllables - English lemmas - English nouns - English uncountable nouns - English countable nouns"}
{"text": "In the garden of gethsemane when Jesus was praying, the soldiers of the high priest came to get Him. There was a young man with the 12 apostles. His name was John Mark, the gospel of Mark. When the soldiers took Jesus, they tried to took all of the disciples. But everyone ran away. The soldiers grab John Mark\u2019s clothes, but he slip out them and ran away. The council in Jerusalem was about 50 AD. In chapter 15 of Acts of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas separated over a young disciple, John Mark. John had gone with Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey, but departed because it was too hard for him to stay. Paul didn\u2019t want him back. A fight ensued and Paul and Barnabas separated. Barnabas took Mark and went to Cyprus and Paul and Silas went to Asia Minor."}
{"text": "annotate-equations \u2013 Easily annotate math equations using TikZ This package provides commands that make it easy to highlight terms in equations and add annotation labels using TikZ. It should work with pdfLaTeX as well as LuaLaTeX. |Copyright||2022 ST John| |Contained in||TeX Live as annotate-equations| MiKTeX as annotate-equations Download the contents of this package in one zip archive (204.8k). Maybe you are interested in the following packages as well. - tkz-graph: Draw graph-theory graphs - letterswitharrows: Draw arrows over math letters - nicematrix: Improve the typesetting of mathematical matrices with PGF - tikz-karnaugh: Typeset Karnaugh maps using TikZ"}
{"text": "Lets not forget that this is not the Catholic church, but an individual version of a church (\u201cthe church of England\u201d) that was founded by Henry the VIII, mainly to solve his own personal issues, but hi, who would argue with god\u2019s king? So, just if you are bored looking at the faces of rich spoiled royals singing songs for a god that does not exists, check out this from Wiki \u2013 The first Act of Supremacy was a piece of legislation that granted King Henry VIII of England Royal Supremacy, which means that he was declared the supreme head of the Church of England. It is still the legal authority of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. Royal Supremacy is specifically used to describe the legal sovereignty of the civil laws over the laws of the Church in England."}
{"text": "We\u2019ve covered a lot of important topics in this lecture. Understanding O2 transport and we were able to differentiate the various modes of transport. Also, we were able to identify the factors that affect oxygen hemoglobin dissociation such as temperature, such as pressure or the carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions, and at rare times, 2,3 DPG. Furthermore, we were able to look through and understand the transport of CO2. And remember that was transported in such ways as being diffused, bound to hemoglobin or as bicarbonate. We were able to differentiate those various modes of transport as well as identify the factors the affect that transport."}
{"text": "a) Find the first and second derivatives. b) Identify the graph that displays c) Using the graphs of When using interval notation in WeBWorK, remember You use 'INF' for And use 'U' for the union symbol. Enter DNE if an answer does not exist. You can earn partial credit on this problem."}
{"text": "This bit indicates that the drive has entered into \u201cCurrent Foldback\u201d mode in order to protect the drive from overheating. Foldback occurs when a level of current is demanded by the motor that the drive is not designed to handle continuously. So, after a certain period of time (usually a few seconds), the drive current is automatically reduced to 80% of the continuous drive current in order to preserve the drive. Foldback mode also preserves the motor\u2019s life by reducing motor winding temperatures. This bit will only activate when the DIFOLD1 command has been invoked in the Gemini unit. Check the mechanics of the motion control system for binding points and/or mechanical jams along the path of motor travel."}
{"text": "Stepping out is all about taking the small, but significant step to embracing learning outside the classroom. Lessons can be as structured or as open-ended as necessary; often more structure to begin with steadily leads to more student-led inquiry once everyone develops their \u2018outdoor learning legs\u2019..which is the beauty of outdoor learning. RESOURCE TO GET STARTED Getting Going with Outdoor Learning has the structure you need to begin teaching outdoors. For more great ideas, check out Juliet Robertson\u2019s books Messy Maths and Dirty Teaching. Read about the risks and benefits of learning outdoors using our guide. Take a look at this resource database, provided by Outdoor Classroom Day to find ideas and inspiration for curriculum-linked outdoor learning. Listen to Juliet Robertson discuss \u201cA Yearning For Learning\u201d on this episode of Pivotal Podcast."}
{"text": "Gas water heater \u0623.\u062f. \u0627\u0644\u0633\u064a\u062f \u0635\u0627\u0628\u0631 Gas water heater is a tank less gas continuous flow through hot water heater works () when a hot water tap is opened; a sensor detects the water flow. When the flow through hot water heater is working, the gas burner fires and the heat exchanger works to heat the water. A thermostat works to regulate the amount of gas that goes to the flow through hot water heater burner, maintaining the pre-set water temperature. A Small scale gas water heater (2 Lit/min) is made for the daily use. It consists of gas tank, burner, coil, pipes, inlet and outlet valves, thermostat and insulation. Chapter (1) Word Pdf Presentation Presentation Videos video 1 video 2 video 3"}
{"text": "Prayer provides every person with the profound ability to communicate with God. It is our opportunity to talk to God, to express our joys and frustrations and put forward our wishes. Moreover, prayer is a powerful means for personal introspection as well as contemplation of the world. This class will explore the profound nature of prayer and the effect it can have on our lives. We will explore the Jewish definition of prayer and seek to understand why every prayer is valuable, whether \u201canswered\u201d or not. We will also investigate Jewish prayer specifically, why it is standardized and why we pray in Hebrew."}
{"text": "Marijuana\u2019s health impacts reviewed in U.S. report Jan 13 2017 It can almost certainly ease chronic pain and might help some people sleep, but it\u2019s also likely to raise the risk of getting schizophrenia and might trigger heart attacks. Those are among the conclusions about marijuana reached by a U.S. federal advisory panel in a report released Thursday. The experts also called for a national effort to learn more about marijuana and its chemical cousins, including similarly acting compounds called cannabinoids."}
{"text": "Libya has undergone a number of flag changes since it became independent back in 1951. This country first was a monarchy, its respective flag was based on the black flag of Idris Es-Senussi. It had a crescent and star in the center and borders in the colors red and green. The flag was changed to the red, white and black colors of the Arab Liberation Movement after the revolution of '69 and then to the flag of the Federation of Arab Republics in 1972. However, after Egypt's peace initiative towards Israel in 1977, Libya left the Federation and hoisted the present green colored flag from Libyan flag poles."}
{"text": "Posted: February 26th, 2023 Find an example of a confidence interval in the news, scholarly source or medical journal. Summarize the article/study. Does the article/study include the sample size and the level of confidence used to create the confidence interval? Explain what the confidence interval means in context of the news article or scholarly source. Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins."}
{"text": "Imagine all the people Peace requires transnational remembrance Across the world countries celebrate annual Remembrance Days to remember the dead of their armed forces in past and ongoing conflicts. Germany does so too on the National Day of Mourning, but with an unusual formula of remembering the victims of violence and war of all nations. The purpose is to remind the living of the preciousness of peace rather than of any great mission of the own nation. This is due to Germany's responsibility for the war of extermination and the Shoah. While the broad mourning formula is not uncontested, perspectives which run across national collectives are indeed promising ways to build a shared culture of peace. Mannitz, Sabine (2019): Imagine all the people. Peace requires transnational remembrance, PRIF Spotlight 13/2019, Frankfurt/M."}
{"text": "Today's Tidbit... 1930s Defensive Line Drills Before offenses spread out and threw the ball all over the field, most defenses used seven-man lines. While the ends aligned wide to negate sweeps, the five interior linemen focused on holding their ground or penetrating the offensive line on passing downs. Offensive linemen could not extend their arms when blocking so the boys on defense used forearm shivers and punches to ward off blockers. More than anything, they stayed low. While practicing the Blow and Step against air provided hours of fun, there was nothing like drilling with a machine that could take your best and spring right back, ready for the next guy. What that thing is in the middle is anyone\u2019s guess. Subscribe for free and never miss a story. You can also support this site with a paid subscription to receive additional content or check out my books here."}
{"text": "\u201cIto Jinsai: (1627-1705) Japanese Confucian scholar. The son of a lumberman, he devoted himself to scholarship. He opposed the authoritarian Neo-Confucianism of the Tokugawa shogunate and advocated a return to the authentic teachings of Confucius and Mencius. He helped establish the Kogaku school of Neo-Confucianism, and with his son founded the Kogi-do academy in Kyoto, which was run by his descendants until 1904. His writings include Gomojigi (1683), a commentary on Confucianism that tried to develop a rational basis for morality and the pursuit of happiness.\u201d Excerpted from: Stevens, Mark A., Ed. Merriam Webster\u2019s Collegiate Encyclopedia. Springfield, Massachusetts: Merriam-Webster, 2000."}
{"text": "Srinagar (HRNW) Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over will observe the Right to Self-Determination Day, tomorrow, (Sunday) with the pledge to continue their liberation struggle till it reaches its ultimate goal. It was on 5th January in 1949 when the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution supporting the Kashmiris\u2019 right to decide their future by themselves through UN-sponsored plebiscite. The day will be marked by various activities including rallies, seminars, and conferences across the world to remind the UN that it must implement its resolutions to settle the Kashmir dispute to save the Kashmiris from the Indian brutalities. This year, the day is being observed when occupied Kashmir is under military siege for the past over 150 days. Be the first to comment on \"Kashmiris to observe Right to Self-Determination Day tomorrow\""}
{"text": "Ng\u00e0y \u0111\u0103ng: 15 Th\u00e1ng T\u00e1m, 2021 Lesson 20: Read aloud A: I think we should decorate this basement. B: Really? What do you want to use it for? A: Well. I was thinking about turning it into an artist\u2019s studio. B: That\u2019s a nice idea. Are you thinking of painting again? A: Yeah, and there\u2019s all this room down here. B: Now that we\u2019re down here, do you think we need a new water heater? A: Yeah, I wouldn\u2019t want it to burst after we\u2019ve redone it. B: Alright. I\u2019ll look into that first. A: Great and I\u2019ll start thinking about the design of the studio. I think I could teach classes down here too. B: That\u2019s a nice idea. A: Yeah. I was thinking about giving our classes to the neighborhood kids. B: I\u2019m sure they\u2019d love that!"}
{"text": "Student Health Information Preventing Meningococcal Disease Brochure Prevention of Head Lice With the colder weather, students wear coats and hats to school. Please remind your student to not share their hat or coat with anyone else. This will help to prevent the spread of head lice. Head lice do not jump and can only be passed to another through direct contact. If you need assistance with this issue, please call the nurse on your child's campus. Social Services Resources Mental Health Services"}
{"text": "Students should use their prior knowledge and exposure to number lines to be able to represent equally spaced whole numbers on a number line and determine the distance by the number of whole units between the starting point and ending point. Students should understand that a number line is represents the distance from zero and the scale of the number line can vary depending on the distance between the tick marks. Use the number line shown to answer the following questions.a) What number is represented by Point A on the number line?b) What is the distance between Points A and B? c) What is 40 less than Point C? Click on the following links for interactive games. Click on the following links for more information. 2.9 Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select and use units to describe length, area, and time. The student is expected to:"}
{"text": "U.S. researchers are undergoing a phase I safety study using a child\u2019s umbilical cord blood stem cells to try to restore hearing loss. The study, which will use patients\u2019 stem cells from their own stored umbilical cord blood, is the first-of-its-kind, and has the potential to restore hearing. This follows evidence from published laboratory studies that cord blood helps repair damaged organs in the inner ear. This study is so important because currently, the only treatment options for sensorineural hearing loss are hearing aids or cochlear implants. It also paves the way to understanding more about the potential applications of cord blood. You can read more here. Leave a reply You must be logged in to post a comment."}
{"text": "The Hungarian government has celebrated the life of a freedom fighter who helped give Hungary its independence. House Speaker L\u00e1szl\u00f3 K\u00f6v\u00e9r attended a ceremony to mark the anniversary of the birth of Ferenc R\u00e1k\u00f3czi II, leader of Hungary\u2019s anti-Habsburg freedom fight between 1703-1711, at R\u00e1k\u00f3czi\u2019s birthplace in Borsi, in northern Hungary, on Sunday. According to MTI, at the celebration, held in front of the R\u00e1k\u00f3czi chateau, K\u00f6v\u00e9r said that the legendary prince \u201chad made the ideals of Hungary\u2019s freedom, independence, and unity a reality once again\u201d. R\u00e1k\u00f3czi was born March 27, 1676. He died long after the failed rebellion, in exile in Turkey, in 1735."}
{"text": "Y Treigladur - by D. Geraint Lewis Regular price \u00a38.99 This easy to use check-list of Welsh mutations, gives a very concise alphabetical list of words that cause a mutation, summary of the main rules of mutation, and explanations of the grammatical terms used. An essential item for those studying Welsh - for learners, improvers or first language speakers. A very useful item to have in your library."}
{"text": "Taken from here. Tiny robots powered by living muscle have been created. So, is this like the nanites in ST:TNG that Wesley let loose? Less than a millimetre long, the miniscule robots can move themselves without any external source of power. The work is a dramatic example of the marriage of biotechnology with the tiny world of nanotechnology. In nanotechnology, researchers often turn to the natural world for inspiration. But Professor Carlo Montemagno, of the University of California, Los Angeles, turns to nature not for ideas, but for actual starting materials. In the past he has made rotary nano-motors out of genetically engineered proteins. Now he has grown muscle tissue onto tiny robotic skeletons."}
{"text": "TLF ID M021323 This is a series of PDF and multimedia resources that illustrate and interpret examples of Asian art. Intended primarily for teachers of Foundation through to year 10, the series consists of c.45 two-page PDFs with text and images that include paintings, ceramics, textiles, and sculptures, and 11 multimedia resources that include interactives, videos, panoramas, and zoomable images. The series is grouped by country and by theme such as stories in art (years F to 4), philosophy and belief (5-8) and power and politics (9-10). Accompanying the resources are a timeline and map, an extensive list of further references and a 20-page teacher booklet with pedagogical suggestions."}
{"text": "Describing Acids and Bases Flashcards Quizlet Compare how an acid and a base will each react with the metals magnesium, zinc, and iron. An acid is corrosive to magnesium, zinc, and iron. As it wears them away, it produces hydrogen gas. A base, however, does not react. Compare how an acid and a base will each react with carbonate ions. An acid in contact with carbonic ions produces carbon Leave a Reply Your Email address will not be published Your Rating : Very Good!"}
{"text": "Students explore CLIMATE CHANGE through GRAPHS. The lesson is designed to demonstrate the value of GRAPHING and how it can be used to force change in society. Students practice reading graphs and gathering a deeper understanding of CLIMATE CHANGE. A high interest, fun, hands on lab experience for students ranging from 6th-12th grade. Use as either an introduction or a review of the concept. The experience has built in ENL and special education modifications to allow all learners access to the curriculum (developed with a co-teacher). The experience has been tested and implemented with well over 100 students to ensure quality. Lab station materials provided along with a student worksheet. Questions at the end of the lesson allow for a whole class reflection. Additional supplies needed: None Lesson Time: 45-60 min Store: Garguilo Science"}
{"text": "OUR sight is sharpest at dawn and dusk \u2013 and now we may know why. It is not a result of changes within our eyes, but of how the brain processes visual signals. The brain has continual background activity. But this lessens in the visual centres around sunrise and sunset, which may improve our perception of visual information in the low light levels at these times. \u201cYou are sensitising your brain,\u201d says Christian Kell of Goethe University in Germany. \u201cA weak signal coming in will have a higher signal-to-noise ratio.\u201d Our eyes adapt to dim light in several ways, such as \u2026"}
{"text": "What are the names of the points on the surface of the globe through which the imaginary axis of the earth passes? July 27, 2021 | education| The point on the earth\u2019s surface through which the axis of the earth (imaginary) passes is called the geographic pole. There are two of them \u2013 the North and South Poles. The coordinates of the poles have no longitude, or the longitude is said to be 0. The north pole is latitude 90 degrees north and the south pole latitude is 90 degrees south latitude. One of the components of a person's success in our time is receiving modern high-quality education, mastering the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for life in society. A person today needs to study almost all his life, mastering everything new and new, acquiring the necessary professional qualities."}
{"text": "Historical illustration of Mangtseang, the God of Agriculture. Agriculture has been crucial to the growth and development of Chinese civilization since ancient times. Over the past century many significant changes in agriculture have reflected large-scale political upheaval in China. Today Chinese agriculture thrives through the development of technology, but it continues to face challenges related to food security in a changing environment. Agriculture has played an integral role in the development"}
{"text": "BEZMIALEM SCIENCE, vol.5, no.3, pp.121-125, 2017 (ESCI) Refeeding syndrome (RFS) can be defined as a condition with severe electrolyte disturbance and metabolic abnormalities in undernourished patients who are undergoing refeeding. It is a life-threatening condition if not recognized or managed properly. Although there are no universally agreed guidelines on managing RFS, being aware of high-risk groups with close monitoring and a multidisciplinary approach is crucial for prevention as well as management. It is of paramount importance that clinicians are made more aware of this preventable, yet fatal, syndrome. There is also a great need for more randomized controlled trials to be performed, which can guide the clinical practice."}
{"text": "Chapter 6, Mishna 1 What was the Ark of the Covenant? What was in it besides the Tablets of the Ten Commandments? Was the original Torah Scroll inside it too? Was there a second Ark that was carried into battle? Moses created the Anointing Oil in the Wilderness that was used to anoint the High Priest. The same container of oil was used to anoint kings centuries later, and presumably it will be used to anoint Moschiach (lit. Anointed One) in the future. The oil was hidden away with the Ark. Why were some kings of Israel not anointed with it? How were the Ten Commandments laid out on the two Tablets? The primordial Torah was written with black fire on white fire."}
{"text": "What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. It results from the gradual breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones. This causes swelling (inflammation), pain, tenderness, stiffness and disability. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is a long term inflammatory disease of the joints. It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and increasing loss of movement in the joints it affects. It may also cause inflammation in other areas of the body. What is gout? Gout is a disease of sudden, recurring attacks of very painful inflammation and redness in the joints. It is caused by deposits of mineral crystals in the joint. What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease of the spine and large joints."}
{"text": "from The Century Dictionary. - Obtained by acculturation, or by the adoption of foreign cultural elements. Sorry, no etymologies found. Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word accultural. Although the accultural condition of the Siouan survivors ranges from the essentially primitive status of the Asiniboin to the practical civilization of the representatives of several tribes, it is fair to consider the stock in a state of transition from barbarism to civilization; and many of the tribesmen are losing the characteristics of activity and somatic development normal to primitive life, while they have not yet assimilated the activities and acquired the somatic characteristics normal to peaceful sedentary life. Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy."}
{"text": "The toddlers have been helping to look after our new plants in the garden. They have been watering them every day, filling and emptying the watering cans all by themselves. This has encouraged the children to take turns with their friends and helped develop their handling skills. We have learnt why its important to water the plants, and that we have to look after them if we want them to grow. Thank you for your help toddlers, our new garden and plants look brilliant! Physical development, moving and handling 22-36months, \u2013 shows control in holding and using jugs to pour. Personal social and emotional development, managing feelings and behaviour, 22-36 months. \u2013 Begin to learn some things are theirs, some are shared and some belong to others. Understanding the world, the world 22-36 months, \u2013 notice detailed features of objects in our environment"}
{"text": "Rutland is the smallest county in England, with dimensions of about fifteen miles from north to south and the same from east to west and a population of 19706 in 1901. Its borders are Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Kelly, 1901, notes very good rail communications and a network of 300 miles of roads. With air described as 'healthy' , gentle hills and fertile soil, Rutland was essentially rural and the local directories record many people working on the land in dairy or arable farming and in the services which supported agriculture. It seems to have been known for barley, oats, sheep, turnips and Stilton cheese; and the remains of old forests were a source of timber. There were monthly cattle fairs in Oakham and fairs twice a year in Uppingham. the first attempt at content The Drill Hall Project - Charting a neglected legacy"}
{"text": "Saturn - In Ultraviolet Light When Saturn is at its maximum tilt, it is tilted at 27 degrees. In fact, according to the NASA site, where I found this picture, \"...this image of Saturn was taken when the planet's rings were at their maximum tilt of 27 degrees toward Earth.\" Post a Comment"}
{"text": "Assam Accord: The Back Story NEW DELHI: August 15, 1985\u2014a red-letter day for Assam. It marked the culmination of a six-year movement that aimed at flushing out illegal immigrants or \u2018foreigners\u2019. The movement was spearheaded by student activists but was backed by almost everyone\u2014women, social bodies, even schoolchildren. It led to the signing of the Assam Accord. That ushered in a new era of regional political parties, not just in Assam but elsewhere in the North East. In this episode of \u2018Simply Nitin\u2019, StratNews Global Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale, who was then in Guwahati, working as a journalist, details how it all happened."}
{"text": "top of page Afician Swine Fever African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious disease in pigs. The infectious vector is the suspended particles of pig feces, urine or other secretions (tears, snot, etc.), or the pigs have eaten untreated meat from infected pigs, or are bitten by soft ticks with viruses, or contaminated through injection, or contact with contaminated tools, or being infected during the transportation process. The industry is very concerned about how to slow down the spread of African Swine Fever. The main features and impacts of ASF: \u2022 Fast spread \u2022 Symptoms are similar to ordinary fever, and it is difficult to diagnose. \u2022 Causing food shortages and severe economic losses bottom of page"}
{"text": "An archipelago [\u02cc\u0251\u02d0k\u026a\u02c8p\u025bl\u0259g\u0259\u028a] is a collection of islands within an ocean. Its boundaries can be seen by the longer routes that connect archipelagos together and by chart colors. Each archipelago is associated with a color. Charts to islands in that archipelago (intra-archipelago) are marked with its color, and inter-archipelago charts have the colors of the territories at each end. The articles on islands and archipelagos also have mini maps that show each route in a different color giving an indication on the difficulty of the route. Once an island has one or more functional buildings (construction sites or others), a ferry service is instated that allows transportation to the other islands within the archipelago with functional buildings. A separate Ultimate list is maintained for each archipelago."}
{"text": "Selenicereus chrysocardium also known as Fern Leaf (orchid) Cactus is a wild zig-zag leafed epiphytic cactus native to Mexico. It\u2019s a spineless and can grow up to 1.8m wide with branching stems holding pale leaves that have rounded lobes in zig-zag pattern.When growing Selenicereus chrysocardium make sure you keep it in the right potting mix. When mixing your own, start with 60% soil and 40% perlite. You can also add bark, peat or sand. Aim to repot it every 2 to 3 years."}
{"text": "Robots can take on a wide variety of recycling tasks these days. This video from ABB Robotics shows how a YuMi robot can be used to recycle shoes. Every year, 300m shoes are thrown away, creating a big amount of waste. Max Ashford, a design student at ECAL university, has come up with a training shoe that can be robotically recycled. More like this \u27a1\ufe0f here Automated shoe recycling with single-arm YuMi cobot This shoe has a detachable upper that is connected to a 3D printed sole with a series of cords. The robot scans a QR code to get the disassembly information. It then uses its gripper to lift the shoe, cut the cords, and remove the sections. The above video shows it in action. *Our articles may contain aff links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Please read our disclaimer on how we fund this site."}
{"text": "In partnership with Genius Academy, ISSD students learn concepts of physics, mathematics, electronics and programming and can apply them to solve current problems in fun and alternative ways. Volleyball is a great team sport. It is a fun way to bond with classmates of different grades. This discipline stimulates children\u2019s creative thinking, concentration and imagination. This discipline allows those who perform it to exercise their bodies, hence improving their overall health. Basketball is a fun team sport that teaches youth to strive for excellence, but also to trust and rely on team players. Is a space for toddlers and children from ages 3 to 7 to perform activities that enhance their recreational, motor, literary, artistic and musical skills. This activity allows children to create, imagine and build machinery independently."}
{"text": "What should we call this new subject? What are the goals of this subject?Scholars who research \"Laundry work\" look at washing of clothing and other textiles. washing and drying fabrics, mark, sort, hang or fold are a few categories of \"Laundry work\". Some reasons we look at \"Laundry work\" include improve methods to wash, dry and also killing germs by using and creating new chemicals. A few notable experts of \"Laundry work\" include W Lu, AYT Leung, L Fanghui, Y Pinghe, Z Ling, W Yao. Advice: We recommend joining before you edit content,so you can easily continue later!"}
{"text": "Reverse Polish Notation reverse polish syntax (Or \"Reverse Polish Notation\", RPN) One of the possible orderings of functions and operands: in postfix notation the functions are preceded by all their operands. For example, what may normally be written as \"1+2\" becomes \"1 2 +\". Postfix notation is well suited for stack based architectures but modern compilers reduced this advantage considerably. The best-known language with postfix syntax is FORTH. Some Hewlett-Packard calculators use it, e.g. HP-25, HP-29C, HP-41C, HP-23SII. Compare: infix notation, prefix notation."}
{"text": "In North America, safe vibration standards are based on scientific studies conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM). These studies recommend ground and air vibration limits based on scaled distance, peak particle velocity, air pressure and frequency. The purposes of these standards are to ensure that even cosmetic cracking will not occur in nearby structures. The standards are conservative meaning, even slightly exceeding these standards will not necessarily harm a structure. For ground vibrations, the standard is a function of frequency and peak particle velocity (ppv). Rhode Island regulations allow for 1.99 ppv at 10 hz or greater. For air vibrations, the standard is a function of pressure that is most often reported as decibels with a common limit of 133 decibels (db) with a 2Hz system."}
{"text": "MANILA, Philippines \u2013 On Tuesday morning, February 7, Rappler talks to Jerome Zayas and Sarah Jane dela Rosa, inclusive education advocates. Inclusive education is when children, with or without disabilities, take classes together. But how far has the Philippine education system advanced in promoting \u2013 and practicing \u2013 inclusive education? Zayas is the founder of the Inclusive Development and Empowerment Agenda (IDEA), and is currently working on a research project on disability inclusive disaster risk reduction. Dela Rosa is a 22-year old student of Do\u00f1a Juana Elementary School in Holy Spirit, Quezon City. She has cerebral palsy and is fully included in a regular class. Watch them tell their stories on Rappler. \u2013 Rappler.com There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation."}
{"text": "1911 Encyclop\u00e6dia Britannica/Gregory (Popes)/Gregory V Jump to navigation Jump to search Gregory V. (Bruno), pope from 996 to 999, a great-grandson of the emperor Otto the Great, succeeded John XV. when only twenty-four years of age, and until the council of Pavia (997) had a rival in the person of the anti-pope John XVI., whom the people of Rome, in revolt against the will of the youthful emperor Otto III., had chosen after having expelled Gregory. The most memorable acts of his pontificate were those arising out of the contumacy of the French king, Robert, who was ultimately brought to submission by the rigorous infliction of a sentence of excommunication. Gregory died suddenly, and not without suspicion of foul play, on the 18th of February 999. His successor was Silvester II."}
{"text": "The sun is huge and bright! We get heat, light, and energy from this star. My Physical Science Library: Sun Power teaches young readers in kindergarten to grade 2 about the power of the sun while asking readers to consider cause and effect. This collection introduces a variety of science topics for early learners based on physical science NGSS standards. From motion to energy supplied by the sun, these books present complicated information in easy-to-understand language and provide kid-friendly examples. Each book includes an activity that supports further comprehension |Guided Reading Level||I| |Page Count||24 Pages|"}
{"text": "Description:This self-study guide helps you to practice the vocabulary about \u201cthe body\u201d in written and oral form. All the activities are related to the topic \u201cMy body is an Amazing Machine\u201d, presented in Way to Go 6 Module 1 Unit 1 lesson 1. It starts with some vocabulary revision activities. Then, you have to answer some questions based on a reading and the language awareness and it ends up with speaking and Learning objective(s):To use vocabulary related to parts of To identify information in short texts. To describe the parts of our body."}
{"text": "Career Pathways is a workforce development approach to building a knowledgeable workforce. Career pathways are comprehensive \u2014 articulating education and training steps between occupations in an industry sector, combined with support services, to enable individuals to enter and exit at various levels and to advance over time to higher skills, recognized credentials, and better jobs with higher pay. Each step on a career pathway is designed explicitly to prepare individuals to progress to the next level of employment and/or education. Individuals are aware of the pathway, connections are transparent, and next steps are clear to reach their career goals. Career pathways strategies target jobs in industries of importance to local and regional economies and build strong relationships with employers. Career pathways operate at two levels \u2014 systems and individual program levels."}
{"text": "2,000-Year-Old Butter Discovered In Ireland RENEE MONTAGNE, HOST: Good morning. I'm Renee Montagne. Twenty-two pounds of butter has been discovered in Ireland. Not any old butter, this butter is 2,000 years old. It was preserved in a bog, of course. Where else could something survive two millennia? Curators of the bog butter told The Irish Times that theoretically the stuff is edible. Now all they need to do is uncover some ancient jam, add some fresh bread, I insist, and, mhmm, nice breakfast. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR."}
{"text": "The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum - for iPod/iPhoneThe Open University What can archaeological remains tell us about early cities and the people who lived in them? This album examines the important remains of one city, Poseidonia in Italy, founded towards the end of the 7th century BCE by colonists from the Greek city of Sybaris. Although only twenty-five per cent of the site has been excavated to date, much of its history and culture can be traced through its buildings, inscriptions, and decoration. After it became a colony of Rome in 273 BCE, it became known as Paestum, and Roman customs and styles superceded those of the Greeks in the city. This material forms part of The Open University course A219 Exploring the classical world."}
{"text": "The Santa Cruz River Basin flows north from northern Sonora Mexico through southwestern Arizona to just south of the Gila River. The Santa Cruz river had historically perennial reaches, until drought and overuse caused it to dry up in the early 20th century. The Santa Cruz now has perennial flow again thanks to treated wastewater; however that flow is vulnerable to changes in water use and changes in human values. Using scientific study and photographic based visual art we are investigating perennial, temporary, and reborn waters of the Santa Cruz basin. Specifically, how the source and reliability of water affects the look, feel, and biota of a given stream reach; how the human history of a given reach affects the flow and biota and what it means to \u2018re-create\u2019 an ecosystem. Does it need to look and feel like the original ecosystem?"}
{"text": "parietal bone, cranial bone forming part of the side and top of the head. In front each parietal bone adjoins the frontal bone; in back, the occipital bone; and below, the temporal and sphenoid bones. The parietal bones are marked internally by meningeal blood vessels and externally by the temporal muscles. They meet at the top of the head (sagittal suture) and form a roof for the cranium. The parietal bone forms in membrane (i.e., without a cartilaginous precursor); the sagittal suture closes between ages 22 and 31. In primates that have large jaws and well-developed chewing muscles (e.g., gorillas and baboons), the parietal bones may be continued upward at the midline to form a sagittal crest. Among early hominids, Paranthropus (also called Australopithecus robustus) sometimes exhibited a sagittal crest."}
{"text": "Display rules for different types of emotions were discussed within this chapter. It is also notable that display rules are different among various cultures. Compare and contrast display rules for ONE emotion when compared to American culture. You can use your individual culture or a culture that interests you as a reference for comparison. There is NO need to define display rules in your post, anyone who read for this week will know what a display rule is and it will be redundant to list it here,. Good posts for this assignment will include: \u2013 A statement regarding which emotion you are describing \u2013 An example of a display rule for the emotion you chose \u2013 Comparing statements regarding the display rule and another culture \u2013 Contrasting statements regarding the display rule and another culture"}
{"text": "NEED WHOLESALE? CALL \"US FOR PRICING\" The Space Shuttle was NASA's partially reusable low Earthorbital spacecraft. It included the Orbiter Vehicle, a pair of recoverablesolid rocket boosters (SRBs) and the expendable external tank containing liquidhydrogen and liquid oxygen. The Shuttle was launched vertically, like aconventional rocket, with the two SRBs operating in parallel with the OV'sthree main engines, which were fueled from the ET. NASA designed six Orbitervehicles and named them, in order: Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery,Atlantis, and Endeavour. The Space Shuttle was retired from service upon theconclusion of Atlantis' final flight on July 21, 2011. This high-qualityreplica is crafted from plastic and comes with a wooden base. The length is 11\"and the wingspan is 4-1/2\"."}
{"text": "Balance testing is a group of tests that can be performed to determine if you have a balance disorder. Balance disorders are conditions that can make you feel off-balance while standing or walking, unsteady, or dizzy. The dizziness you experience may cause you to feel lightheaded, faint, or as though you are spinning. Balance Testing Benefits The primary benefit of balance testing is getting the answer to what the root cause of your balance problem is. This will allow us to provide you with effective treatment options and to develop your ideal treatment plan. Balance testing can also shed light on underlying conditions you may not have been aware of, as these can be diagnosed throughout your testing."}
{"text": "Learning in digital play: a dual case study of video gamers\u2019 independent play Main Article Content This paper explores the implications of youths\u2019 out-of-school gaming practices for teaching and learning in formal and informal learning contexts. We report on a study where we examined the video game play of two youths using a case study approach. User experience approaches, e.g. the think-aloud protocol and interviews, were grounded in the theoretical framework of social semiotics to analyse the gameplay videos and to discuss the implications for the youths\u2019 learning. The paper contends that youths are demonstrating critical thinking, empathy, and multimodal literacy through their gameplay. We offer suggestions for how adults can use video games for youths\u2019 learning. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License."}
{"text": "Common Gull Larus canus Occurs annually on the north side of Bj\u00f8rn\u00f8ya, where it nests. In other parts of Svalbard only modest numbers are seen, and then most often on west Spitsbergen in May and June. Features: 40-46 cm. \u2642=\u2640. Can in flight be confused with Herring Gull, but is obviously slimmer. Its calls are higher-pitched than those of Glaucous and Herring Gull. Breeding: A few pairs breed on Bj\u00f8rn\u00f8ya, and a pair probably once made a breeding attempt in Barentsburg."}
{"text": "Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you\u2019ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Learn about this topic in these articles: classification of plagioclase - In plagioclase Andesine, less common, occurs in many granular and volcanic rocks with intermediate silica content, as in Marmato, Colombia, and Bodenmais, Bavaria, Germany. The rarest plagioclase is bytownite, which occurs in basic igneous rocks and in stony meteorites.Read More"}
{"text": "Driving on beaches is aesthetically displeasing and dangerous for beach strollers as well as damaging to the ecosystem. There is increasing evidence that large-scale prohibition of driving brings back the beach fauna and flora in a dramatic way. In 2001 South Africa prohibited all beach driving and recovery of birds was immediate and dramatic. Captions:Coastal Care. Photo source: \u00a9\u00a9 MandaRose Congress took another step toward making it possible for people to do more driving on the beaches of the Outer Banks. The National Park Service would be required to minimize buffers on protected areas and build roads and vehicle access points as quickly as possible if the measure becomes law\u2026"}
{"text": "Welcome to Climanosco\u2019s library, an ever-growing collection on all things climate science. Air Climate of the future Climate of the past Climate of the present Earth Extremes Geoengineering Human activities Ice & snow Impacts Life Soil Sun Water The impact of climate change will hit urban dwellers first \u2013 Can green infrastructure save us? Two phenomena that can cause large numbers of premature human deaths have gained attention in the last years: heat waves and air pollution. These two effects have two things in common: They are closely related to climate change and they are particularly intense in urban areas. Urban areas are particular susceptible to these impacts because they can store lots of \u2026 Continue reading \u201cThe impact of climate change will hit urban dwellers first \u2013 Can green infrastructure save us?\u201d"}
{"text": "No comments here Whitepaper #221 submitted to the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032. Topics: surface/geological evolution; Mars Mars oldest terrains hold the answers to key science questions, yet remain largely unexplored. In situ exploration by mid-air deployed rotorcrafts can uniquely answer these questions in the near future due to their unique ability to access the ancient southern highlands and perform in situ analyses at regional-scale, at breakthrough costs."}
{"text": "|Handling PCR data requires some care. Typically the user first gets Ct values that are 'normalized', e.g. with the gNorm method (essentially this implies selecting one or several housekeeping genes and computing normalization factors based on these). The thus normalized Ct values are called delta-Ct values (i.e. they are the difference between Ct for each gene and Ct for the housekeeping genes). It is also possible to compute delta-delta-Ct values by comparing the delta-Ct values for a sample with those for a calibration sample.| Also note that the higher the Ct value, the lower the gene expression level. Thus, what the instrument manufacturer denotes 'fold change' might be the ratio between genes and houskeeping genes, i.e. delta-Ct values. More details are available in this (How to analyze qPCR data A.pdf) document."}
{"text": "Enter a URL There is a collection of data on the internet that keeps track of all websites that work. The IP address of a website is written down and used to tell one domain from another. The positive thing about this is that each domain gets its own IP address, and you can use The Domain into an IP tool to turn a domain URL into an IP address. The Domain into IP tool is a free tool that helps you turn a domain URL into an IP Address. There's no need to get it or anything else. Just type in the domain URL and click \"Submit\" to turn it into the IP address in secs. How can The Domain be used as an IP tool? How to use the Domain into IP tool: To find the Location of an IP / Domain, you can use the IP Lookup & Domain Location tools."}
{"text": "Air Rights in Real Estate Air rights refer to the legal right to use or occupy the empty vertical air space above a property. The property is typically a commercial building, apartment building, or condominium building located in a densely populated city where land is expensive and in limited supply. Developers and building owners can buy or lease and use air space above an adjoining building without buying the building in order to increase the value of their property. Air space can be used for any lawful purpose subject to local zoning laws. Air rights do not extend into navigable air space which is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is commonly 500 to 1000 feet above the tallest structures in the area. Air rights are often used for billboards and advertising signs above buildings. Holding Title to Real Estate in California"}
{"text": "When you are allergic, your body is reacting to a particular substance that should not normally bother you. These substances are called allergens. Typical allergens include pollens, dust mites, animal dander, foods, insect stings and even medicines. To determine which substances are triggering your symptoms, your allergist-immunologist will test your skin using tiny amounts of commonly troublesome allergens. Allergy testing is generally safe and effective. Under the guidance of a trained allergist-immunologist, allergen skin test is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of allergy. Watch this video to see what a typical visit for an allergy skin testing is like: Not all treatments, tests and services are available at all Mayo Clinic Health System locations. Check with your preferred location in advance."}
{"text": "The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), UN City, Marmorvej 51, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark. Societies can respond to climate change by reducing GHG emissions and enhancing sinks and reservoirs. The capacity to do so depends on socio-economic and environmental circumstances and the availability of information and technology. To this end, a wide variety of policies and instruments are available to governments to create the incentives for mitigation action. Mitigation is essential to meet the UNFCCC's objective of stabilizing GHG concentrations in the atmosphere. (Source: UNFCCC)"}
{"text": "Iran, in terms of geographic situation, climate and one thousand years history in traditional medicine, and also having well-known philosophers, has special and outstanding position all around world. According to this ecology, Iran has 11 climates from 13 common international climates which turns Iran to origin of more than 1000 different plant species and this rate is two to three times more than plant species in Europe. This diversity and valuable medicinal properties break Iran into the list of main countries with herbal medicine potentiality. Recent researches have shown that over 2300 species of Iran plants hold medicinal, hygienic and cosmetic properties. Moreover, 1728 species of aforementioned plants are recognized as originally domestic plants which growing up solely in Iran and are considered as exclusive capacity in our country."}
{"text": "First Floor | Temporary Exhibit Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend Past exhibit JANUARY 6, 2019 closing Did you know? A narwhal tusk is a tooth that has erupted out of the whale's jaw. In rare cases a narwhal can have two! Things To Do - Touch a cast of a narwhal\u2019s spiral tusk - Read the Inuit legend of the narwhal, as retold by an elder from Pond Inlet, Nunavut. - Become immersed in the narwhal\u2019s environment via breathtaking panoramic landscape images and a soundscape of shifting ice, flowing water, narwhal vocalizations, and Arctic birdcalls."}
{"text": "Thehorse.com - Full Article By Christy M. West Jul 14, 2015 This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness, but it often can be resolved quickly with the proper treatment approach. Yesterday your horse was perfectly sound, but today he won't touch one foot to the ground. There's no apparent injury or sign of a problem in his leg or hoof other than the sudden, severe lameness. What could have happened? One strong possibility for the cause of this scenario is a hoof abscess--a localized accumulation of pus within the horse's hoof. The good news is that abscesses can often be resolved quickly and easily with proper veterinary care and leave no lasting damage. Even better, they can usually be prevented by practicing good routine hoof care and management... Read more here: Post a Comment"}
{"text": "Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: apply the critical analysis process to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of art works and art experiences; demonstrate an awareness of the meaning of signs and symbols encountered in their daily lives and in works of art (e.g., fonts or logos that remind them of specific companies, messages, or moods; the meaning of animals such as the orca in Aboriginal clan symbols or the Inukshuk in Aboriginal art) - Junk Food Jungle - TV Stereotypes - Villains, Heroes and Heroines - Can You Spot the Ad? - Representing Ourselves Online - Adversmarts: Introduction to Food Advertising Online"}
{"text": "How do we know that tryptophan is essential to the manufacture of serotonin or that robbers are involved? Portrait of the Robbers Serotonin Robbers (Cont. #3) In the search of the serotonin robbers, we know that something causes our bodies to develop fever, \u2026 More Biochemically derived from tryptophan, one of the 20 amino acids building blocks, serotonin is primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract, the central nervous system, and our blood cells. This may sound like a suspense novel, but is science, pure and simple. Certain elements may cause an interruption in the manufacturing of serotonin and here is how I came to learn of this phenomenon\u2026"}
{"text": "Baby Farm Animals Rosen REAL Readers: STEM and STEAM Collection A piglet, a lamb, a chick, and a calf are some of the charming baby animals introduced to young readers. The sentence structure of each spread is repeated, first introducing the adult-animal term, then the young-animal term, helping to ease into new vocabulary. A picture-word glossary is included."}
{"text": "No matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the \u201cbad things\u201d away, children\u2019s lives are touched by trauma. Parents and other adults may struggle with how to talk to kids about tragic events. Taking a proactive stance, discussing difficult events in an age-appropriate language while respecting their emotional intelligence and maturity level, helps children grapple with \u201cgrown-up\u201d issues. Addressing tough topics not only makes kids feels safer, but also teaches them about the world and helps them become critical thinkers. By investing young children with knowledge, compassion and strong character, we can give them the tools they need to make things better."}
{"text": "All data entered into Aeries is stored within tables in the database. The Query option enables you to access the data stored in these tables. The process generates a \u201cquery statement\u201d, which is somewhat like a program and collects the data from within the tables selected. You can then use this data to create a report or to update specific data. Query is a very visual program, which makes it extremely easy to use when accessing data. Query Overview Print Modified on: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:45 AM Did you find it helpful? Yes NoSend feedback Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Help us improve this article with your feedback."}
{"text": "A bamboo of elegant but compact, rounded habit, rarely exceeding 6 or 8 ft in height, but up to 30 ft in warmer parts; stems at first bright green, becoming darker with age, sometimes almost black like those of P. nigra. Leaves 2 to 4 in long, 1\u20443 to 5\u20448 in. wide, dark green and glabrous above, glaucous beneath and downy at the base of the midrib, secondary nerves four to six each side the midrib; one margin toothed. Native of China; introduced to France in 1864. In the characters of leaf and stem this bamboo bears much resemblance to P. viridi-glaucescens, but it is much dwarfer and more compact, and the change of the old culms to black does not, so far as I have observed, occur in that species. The stem-sheaths also differ, as pointed out under P. viridi-glaucescens. P. flexuosa is a pleasing bamboo of the middle size, graceful and very hardy."}
{"text": "A plural of emoji - linguistically speaking The linguistics behind a plural form of \u201cemoji\u201d This is a fascinating account of count and non-count nouns \u2013 and how they\u2019re assimilated into English: An example is \u201cwater,\u201d which has no plural form. To count water, you must refer to the amount or container: one bottle of water, two quarts of water, etc. (The word \u201cwater\u201d can also be countable in the sense of one serving or one container-ful: give me a water, I bought three waters from the grocery store.) The Atlantic\u2018s Notes blog is doing really great work right now. It\u2019s stepped \u2013 intentionally, I suspect \u2013 into the void left by Andrew Sullivan\u2019s sorely-missed Dish. Oh, to have Sullivan blogging about Trump\u2026 Sign up for e-mail updates Join the newsletter to receive the latest posts in your inbox."}
{"text": "L014 \u201cSunshine Pleco\u201d Common Name - Sunshine / Goldie Pleco Scientific Name - Scobinancistrus aureatus Max Size - 12\" Care - Moderate Temperature Range - 78-84F pH - 6.5-7.5 Diet - Biofilm, frozen and prepared foods Breeding - Difficult Origin - Wild Brazil Notes - The Sunshine Pleco is one of the most vibrant species of plecos. This species hails from the Rio Xingu in Brazil. Its natural habitat has warm and fast flowing water. This species needs to be kept in a setting that is well oxygenated with clean and clear water."}
{"text": "- * Fun ways to learn grammar - * Practice basic techniques for writing effective emails, letters and memos - * Deliver solid conclusions through organized structure and flow - * Use business writing etiquettes Al Azaiba South, Muscat \u00b7 Fun ways to learn grammar \u00b7 Developing reading skills using phonics. \u00b7 Learn how to form affirmative, negative and interrogate requests. \u00b7 Learning how to write paragraphs in an organized way. \u00b7 Using cartoons and movies to develop listening and speaking abilities. \u00b7 Using educational games to learn and have fun."}
{"text": "Free calculators and unit converters for general and everyday use. Calculators \u00bb Finance \u00bb Average Annual Rate Our online tools will provide quick answers to your calculation and conversion needs. On this page, you can calculate annualized return of your investment of a known ROI over a given period of time. An annualized rate of return is the return on an investment over a period other than one year (such as a month, or two years) multiplied or divided to give a comparable one-year return. Android: Use this interest calculator offline with our all-in-one calculator app. The formula for calculating average annual interest rate: Annualized Rate = (1 + ROI over N months)12 / N ROI = Return on Investment"}
{"text": "These posters or anchor charts, are perfect for a math bulletin board that you can refer to daily and review: fractions, colors, patterns, telling time, fact families, money, tally marks, ordinal numbers, measurement with a ruler, +1 addition, sequencing numbers, counting groups and sets of objects, and using a ten frame for addition or subtraction. Make a few extra sets so that students can make puzzles and play games. I\u2019ve included a blank puzzle grid to make this easier, as well as a tip list of other ways you can use the posters. There\u2019s also greater and less than symbols, so you can cover yet another standard. Click on the link to get this fun FREEBIE: Anchor Chart Number Posters. From Diane, over at TeachWithMe.com Leave a Reply"}
{"text": "When it comes to Environmental Stewardship, the ELCJHL walks the walk. Just this past week, we launched the \u201cZero Waste\u201d initiative, which will eliminate all plastic use from 3 of our 4 schools. The Environmental Education Center facilitated this movement, and greatly aided by providing reusable lunchboxes and water bottles for each student. Plastic is one of the leading substances clogging our waterways, poisoning our land, and polluting our air with its fumes. We are called to do better for our earth, and by eliminating plastic in our schools we are taking a small step toward climate change mitigation. Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open."}
{"text": "Stockholm: Main Facts Venice of the North Geographical Location of Stockholm Stockholm is located on the east coast of Sweden, on the southern middle part of the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe. Stockholm city is part of the Stockholm Archipelago and is situated in the bay of Riddarfj\u00e4rden where Lake M\u00e4laren meets the Baltic Sea. Languages of Stockholm The official language of Stockholm is Swedish. English is also widely spoken and is the second or third language of most of Stockholm\u2019s inhabitants. Currency of Stockholm Currency in Stockholm is the Swedish Crown or Svenska Krona. 1 Euro = 11.06 Svenska Kronor"}
{"text": "Elizabeth Barrett Browning This biography of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, written with reference to Browning correspondence only recently available, argues that the poet was a strong and determined woman largely responsible for her own incarceration in Wimpole Street. The author traces her life from her early childhood and adolescence and explores her marriage. She draws a picture of early Victorian family life and aims to show that Elizabeth was a considerable and dedicated poet, self-willed, witty and courageous. Forster has also edited the companion volume \u201cSelected Poems\u201d of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and is author of several other biographies. 33 b&w illustrations."}
{"text": "|previous article in this issue||next article in this issue| Document Details : Title: De heer en het beest Subtitle: De eerbare mens volgens Mencius Author(s): VAN ELS, Paul Journal: Tijdschrift voor Filosofie Volume: 82 Issue: 2 Date: 2020 Anecdotes play an important role in ancient Chinese philosophical writings. This essay offers a close reading of one anecdote in the Mencius, one of the most influential Confucian texts. This reading provides insight into what it means, according to Mencius, to be a morally superior human being. The goal of this essay is to provide insight into the ethical and political philosophy of Mencius and, more broadly, to provide a guideline for reading Chinese philosophical writings in an attentive and receptive manner."}
{"text": "CONSERVE | DEVELOP | TRAVEL WILDLIFE & NATURE Gabon\u2019s forests, beaches and ocean offer unparalelled wildlife and untouched natural beauty including the world\u2019s largest populations of forest elephants and lowland gorillas as well as one of the most impressive humpacked whale migration and marine turtle nesting sites. Gabon comprises an estimated 8000 plant species with a 20% endemism rate. 85% of Gabon\u2019s territory is still covered by jungle, savannah and mangrove forests. Rivers and lagoons intersect the coastline with 800 km of pristine beaches. A paradise for bird watchers with more than 650 species. Additionally, there are around 150 species of amphibians & reptiles including rare species such as the pangol\u00edn and orange crocodiles."}
{"text": "Ages: 3 through 22, Testing Time: 5 to 10 minutes, Administration: Individual The Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, for the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the world. The GARS-3 assists teachers, parents, and clinicians in identifying autism in individuals and estimating its severity. GARS-3 yields standard scores, percentile ranks, severity level, and probability of Autism. The instrument consists of 56 clearly stated items describing the characteristic behaviours of persons with autism. The items are grouped into six subscales: Restrictive/Repetitive Behaviours, Social Interaction, Social Communication, Emotional Responses, Cognitive Style, and Maladaptive Speech."}
{"text": "Singing Bowls and BellsSound Therapy Ghungroos (also spelt ghunghroo or ghunghru) are sets of many small metallic bells strung together to form a musical anklet that is strapped to the feet of Indian classical dancers. Ghungroos serve to accentuate the rhythmic aspects of Indian classical dance and allow complex footwork to be heard by the audience. The sounds produced by ghungroos vary in pitch depending on the metallic composition and size of the bells. A string of ghungroos can range from fifty to more than two hundred bells. Young novice dancers might start with fifty bell ghungroos and add more as they grow older and more advanced in their technical ability. Ghungroos are worn in traditional performances of the classical Indian dance forms Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi and Odissi."}
{"text": "Why are hermit crabs hairy? Why are hermit crabs hairy? Those little \u2018hairs\u2019 you see all over the body and chelipeds of your hermit crab are not hairs at all. They are an extension of the exoskeleton and are called setae. A seta is an elongate projection with a more or less circular base and a continuous lumen; the lumen has a semicircular arrangement of sheath cells basally. Revising the definition of the crustacean seta and setal classification systems based on examinations of the mouthpart setae of seven species of decapods A. GARM Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, Volume 142, Issue 2, October 2004, Pages 233\u2013252 What inRead More \u2192"}
{"text": "Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Ten Tiny Dances (photo by Gordon Wilson) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) make up 12% of the population of Oregon\u2019s Tualatin Valley, and the many cultures, traditions and cuisines from this part of the world has made a huge impact on the culture of Tualatin Valley. That impact is reflected in the restaurants, shops and community and arts organizations we embrace here. In 2018, Washington County proclaimed May as Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the many people of Asian and Pacific Island descent. The month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of those who have immigrated to the United States or whose ancestors originated from the continent of Asia and the numerous Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia."}
{"text": "|Proteins Abent||Proteins Present| |It contains lymphocytes which are known to beresponsible for the immune responses. |It mainly helps in the transportation of respiratorygases and various nutrients inside the body. |Flow slowly||Flow Rapidly| Answered by Pragya Singh | 1 year ago Draw a standard ECG and explain the different segments in it. Explain heart sounds. Define a cardiac cycle and the cardiac output. What is the significance of atrioventricular nodes and atrioventricular bundles in the functioning of the heart? The sino-atrial node is called the pacemaker of our heart. Why?"}
{"text": "Learn counting and numbers with the Honey Bee Ten Frame How many pots of honey can you collect? What can I do to help my baby and toddler learn counting and numbers. Children learn best when they\u2019re interested in something. If a child is doing something they are particularly interested in \u2013 be it about dinosaurs, dolls, cars, building, insects or whatever \u2013 we can use and explore maths concepts with they while they play. However, learning happens at a different pace for each child and it is important to remember to have fun and make memories while doing all this. While there are teaching opportunities in everything, there are also opportunities to bond, build social skills, make friends etc."}
{"text": "The Level 2 Student Packet contains: The Phonogram Cards and Word Cards are printed on sturdy cardstock, ready to be separated on the perforations, and the Leap into Readingactivity book features perforated pages for easy removal. The lesson plans in the Teacher's Manual clearly explain which Phonogram Cards, Word Cards, and activity book pages will be used in each lesson, allowing you to teach reading easily and effectively. One Student Packet is included with the purchase of the full set of All About Reading Level 2 Materials. If you are teaching more than one student, you will need to purchase additional Student Packets."}
{"text": "question1:who principally has power in the united states today? please use one of the eight reasonable theories on power and please discuss the role of the political parties, media(news and ads), elections and voting , and interest groups. question2;is this distribution of power just or unjust in terms of freedom, equality, and order? remember: please underline your thesis and then your topic sentence in each paragraph ( 8 pages double space ) essay must be based on these three books (Stowitts, American Government and Politics in the New Millennium,9th edition)(stowitts, Study Guide and Reader for American Government and Politics in the New Millennium,9th edition)(Canon, The Enduring Debate, 7th edition)"}
{"text": "Use the following \"flower color\" resource as the first step to identifying wildflowers in the schoolyard. Note that not all wildflowers bloom the same time of year. Many bloom in the spring, while some - like goldenrod - are in full color in the fall. This is just a start - using visual cues and is a good exercise in observation as well as plant structure. Students should also use leaf shape, leaf edge (toothed or smooth), leaf arrangement (opposite or alternate), plant height and even plant habitat (wetland, forest, field or dry, rocky area) if the flowers are not available. Ask students to draw the plants they see, playing special attention to leaf shape, leaf edge (toothed or smooth), and leaf arrangement (opposite or alternate)."}
{"text": "You are here 1640 - The Catawbans The Catawba Indian Tribe was once part of several tribes of the Sioux Indian Nation in the west. They fled to the southeast to escape their enemies in 1640. Settling first in Botetourt County Virginia, the Catawba eventually established homes along the Catawba River by 1660. Their name, Catawba, means people of the river. There are several thousand members of the tribe."}
{"text": "Millions of jellyfish have invaded Puget Sound in Washington recently causing researchers to begin studying the cause. Biologists with the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration and Department of Ecology have dropped nets into the sound to measure how many are underwater. The spike in jellyfish is causing concern because they eat the same organisms as other fish, which could mean less food for those fish. As part of the research, scientists are taking pictures of the jellyfish from the air and will compare those with data collected to determine population. Scientists estimate approximately 2.7 million jellyfish are in Puget Sound. (Copyright (c) 2015 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)"}
{"text": "Vector artwork uses a series of 'points' to describe a shape, similar to a graph in mathematics. This ensures that any vector shape at any resolution should always print sharp. Bitmap artwork is made up of blocks (pixels) that describe a shape. This means that when you zoom in, you begin to see blocks of colors and the artwork becomes unviewable. Bitmap artwork is best suited for screen use, such as websites. While it can be used for print work, it isn't ideal and should be used with caution."}
{"text": "Home \u2018Spot The Difference\u2019 Game Home | Spot The Difference English Speaking Game A fun and engaging classroom game, ideal for children learning English. Target language: bed, wardrobe, bookcase, lamp, poster, clock, table, chair, prepositions Instructions: cut the worksheet in half along the dotted line. Give one half to child A and the other half to child B. Encourage the children to describe their image to their partner in detail. Working together the children should find the differences between the two images. You will need: one worksheet per pair. Sign up to get unlimited access to 1500+ fantastic activities!"}
{"text": "AI can use pictures from Google Avenue View and satellites to estimate constructing vitality effectivity throughout total cities. That would information investments in decreasing vitality waste and preventing local weather change 4 October 2022 Synthetic intelligence can decide whether or not a constructing is vitality environment friendly by analysing present information. The expertise might be used to get a broad image of the vitality effectivity of buildings in several international locations. Kevin Mayer at Stanford College in California and his colleagues educated and examined an AI on remote-sensing and public information for nearly 40,000 buildings within the UK. This included Google Avenue View pictures, aerial pictures and satellite-based measurements of building heat loss, \u2026 Discussion about this post"}
{"text": "To celebrate the opening of the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, The National WWII Museum partnered with National History Day to bring 51 middle and high school students to New Orleans to represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As part of this honor, each student selected a way their state influenced or was influenced by World War II. The students chose a variety of ways their state contributed to the American war effort. From farmers in California to railroad employees in Illinois and community members at the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska, Americans everywhere contributed. With their topics chosen, the students contacted museums, archives and libraries to find images that represent their states. They wrote captions and put together an essay that explains the significance of the images. You will find their work listed by state throughout these pages."}
{"text": "FCPS Secondary Literacy Read. Write. Learn. \"Reading is important because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything.\" Tomie dePaola, author and illustrator \"Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.\u201d Willa Cather, author \"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.\" William Butler Yates, poet \u201cGive a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.\u201d Maimonides, philosopher Welcome Floyd Students, Staff, Families, and Community Members, My hope is that this website will be a wealth of information for all who access it. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do to help you while on your educational journey. All the best, Mrs. Kristen Harrod M.Ed Reading Education"}
{"text": "The Exploratorium Science Snackbook: Cook Up Over 100 Hands-On Science Exhibits from Everyday Materials Hungry for science knowledge? Satisfy your craving with any of the activities in The Exploratorium Science Snackbook\u2014a hands-on guide to creating junior versions of over 100 of the museum's amazing exhibits. Want to construct an anti-gravity mirror of your own? Curious about creating electrical \"fleas\"? A desire to duck into a kaleidoscope? Then the Snackbook is for you. Explore the mysteries of energy and matter, light, and color, force, and motion, vision and perception, sound, and hearing in this engaging activity book. Designed by the educators in the Exploratorium Teacher Institute, these snacks can be used as classroom projects, demos, or fun. Paperback, 336 pages. - Product Type: Books"}
{"text": "This Department Duties lesson plan also includes: - Join to access all included materials Third graders identify three kinds of health or safety workers and explain how they help protect the health of the people in a community. 13 Views 12 Downloads Start Your Free Trial Save time and discover engaging curriculum for your classroom. Reviewed and rated by trusted, credentialed teachers.Try It Free"}
{"text": "- The Asian mountain range can now be seen more than 125 miles away in the Jalandhar district of Punjab - Residents say the air has cleared because of the country's 21-day lockdown, which was imposed on March 24 - They flocked to social media and posted pictures of the snow-topped mountains taken from their rooftops The Himalayas have become visible from parts of India for the first time in 30 years. Pollution levels across much of the country - infamous for its dirty air - have dropped sharply amid the country's lockdown as it tackles coronavirus. Locals from the Jalandhar district in Punjab, nearly 125 miles away from the Himalayas, flocked to social media and shared impressive images of the snow-capped mountains. The mountain range is home to more than 110 peaks, including Mount Everest, and has elevations of 24,000ft"}
{"text": "Kim Cooper Skyped into our classroom today to help the students learn to hear rhymes in text. She read a rhyming book and asked the students to tell her the words on each page that rhymed. It was tricky, but the students got better at hearing the rhymes as the book progressed. Wow! I really enjoy the pictures that you post of the kids having fun learning. This rhyming activity would be a great activity to do with the kids. I will have to try something like this when I become a teacher."}
{"text": "This study is an attempt to review the main language teaching approaches and methods used in the last hundred and fifty years or so. This is justified by the fact that though some teachers, native and non-native, may have some knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of their classroom practices and techniques, they may lack an understanding of some other related past and present teaching methods and approaches. Those methods and approaches are reviewed in a simple and straightforward fashion. The theoretical, economic, political, and educational factors affecting their development, implementation, and change are touched upon in order for teachers to better understand their classroom implementation and seek to improve it and justify it with reference to a clearer, simpler, and more straightforward reading of the literature on the topic in focus. Download the article in PDF to read it."}
{"text": "What is the Boiling Point of Zinc? The Boiling Point of Zinc is 907\u00b0C What is the Melting Point of Zinc? The Melting Point of Zinc is 420\u00b0C What is the Ionic Radius of Zinc? The Ionic Radius of Zinc is .74 (+2) \u00c5 Who discovered Zinc? Zinc was discovered by Known to the ancients.. What period is Zinc located? Zinc is in the Period 4. What block is Zinc located? Zinc is located in the D Block block. What does the name Zinc come from? German: zink (German for tin). What is the electronegativity of Zinc? Zinc has an electronegativity of 1.65. What are the orbitals of Zinc? The orbitals of Zinc are [Ar] 3d10 4s2."}
{"text": "With population expansion, urbanization, and the associated changes in consumerist culture, water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource even in the water-rich Himalaya. This is highly alarming given that the Himalayas are the source of three major transboundary river systems of the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra that collectively support an estimated 700 million people. The future of water security in all of India depends heavily on Himalayan glaciers, rivers and on the health of mountain springs and streams. The proper management of our limited water resources is of paramount importance to ensure water and food security for our increasing population. Therefore, IMI\u2019s focus areas for 2020-23 are:"}
{"text": "- Cognitive Science - Multiple choice questions - Chapter 06 - Chapter 06 - further questions Chapter 06 - further questions More resources coming soon Further questions for chapter 06 Q. Explain what Fodor sees as the basic problem brains face in representing semantic properties of the world. Q. Explain why Searle's Chinese room presents a challenge to the Turing test for intelligence? Q. Explain why Searle would reject the idea that cognition is a form of information processing."}
{"text": "\u2022 Science process \u2022 Natural and sexual selection \u2022 Behavior and heritability Lessons and content are ideal for students in grades 6-12. Our mission is to create innovative K-12 resources that build science skills while inspiring young people to connect to local habitats, explore biodiversity, and engage in citizen science projects. We\u2019ll send you our monthly eNews about birds and conservation. You can unsubscribe at any time. [ Bird-of-Paradise | Photo by Tim Laman]"}
{"text": "This chapter examines how we should think about ethics, starting with three framing questions: Do states and their citizens have significant moral duties to the members of other countries? Should states and their militaries be morally constrained in the conduct of war? Who is morally responsible for the alleviation of global poverty? The chapter proceeds by defining ethics and considering three significant and difficult ethical issues entailed by globalization: cosmopolitanism, statism, and realist ethics. It concludes by examining the ethical dimensions of global poverty and just war. Two case studies are presented, one dealing with the ethics of migration and the other with the ethics of just war. There is also an Opposing Opinions box that debates who bears most responsibility for addressing global warming."}
{"text": "Vikidia currently has 4,261 articles. Improve it! Join Vikidia: create your account now and improve it! Arthropods are a very large group of usually small animals,. They are easily recognized by their hard, articulated, armour-like skeleton, called the cuticle. The cuticle protects the body, but it needs to be articulated for the animal to move. The name Arthropod means \"articulated leg\". Arthropods are the greatest group of animals on Earth. Eighty percent of known animals are arthropods. Arthropods are organized into various small groups. Insects, spiders, scorpions, mites, centipedes and millipedes, and crustaceans are among the arthropods. |Animals Portal \u2014 All articles about animals|"}
{"text": "Solving problems is one of the building blocks of cultivating resilience. When faced with roadblocks, you can draw on your problem-solving skills to overcome or navigate around them. Research shows that grit - perseverance, even in the face of adversity - is a key component of success.nHave you ever felt overwhelmed and struggled with balancing your priorities? Tamara and Aleisha, your SFU Health Peer Educators, are here to discuss how to build grit and how to find balance. This video was originally posted on the SFU HCS Youtube channel on January 26, 2021."}
{"text": "The Barka come from the area of western Eritrea in Ethiopia and belong to the North Sudan Zebu group. They are one of the four major breeds found in Ethiopia. Used primarily for milk and meat production, the breed is usually white with black spots or splashes. Occasionally red or colorsided individuals will be seen. The breed is usually horned although polled individuals are occasionally seen. Mason, I.L. 1996. A World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties. Fourth Edition. C.A.B International. 273 pp."}
{"text": "Neuroscience in Youth Drug Prevention Programs (Topic Summary) Author: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction This publication has been archived on the CCSA website and was current when it was published. It is available for reference or research purposes. Summarizes various youth drug prevention programs that focus on educating youth about the effects of drugs on the brain. The study indicates that, although research is limited, some neuroscience-based programs have had success in shifting youth\u2019s attitudes and should be considered as complementary strategies to prevent or delay the use of substances."}
{"text": "Psychotherapy is the first line of treatment when it comes to OCD. However, psychotherapy alone is often not enough, especially when a patient is so affected by the condition that leaving the home is no longer possible. Also, medication can be helpful in the beginning of therapy to reduce the level of anxiety and facilitate psychotherapy. It just needs to be pointed out that medication usually takes a significant while to work, frequently months, and in some cases even half a year to a year. One reason is that OCD is to a substantial part learned behavior which requires time to \u2018unlearn\u2019. Keywords: OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, medication, psychotherapy, psychiatry For one-time access to read the article please click on the following link: OCD and Medication (3) Ch Jonathan Haverkampf"}
{"text": "A stroll along Circular Quay offers not only a view of the Sydney Opera House, it also leads you past palm trees. Bathed in ERCO light, these have an almost surreal appearance. The Sydney Opera House had not even been constructed, when, nonetheless, in the 1910's considerable development had already taken place in the district. For instance, Macquarie Street was widened. When this was proposed, the Director of the Botanical Gardens, Joseph Henry Maiden, persuaded the authorities to plant an alley with Canary Island Palms (Phoenix Canarienis). In the intervening years the palm trees have been protected by a preservation order. They have also been the inspiration for the planting of many other species in Sydney's urban districts. You can discover more from the Archaeological Zoning Plan issued by the City of Sydney. There are also interactive tree maps on the Internet."}
{"text": "During the 2012\u20132013 school year, Project ELITE worked with K\u20133 teachers at Baty Elementary School in Del Valle Independent School District to implement a new way of reading books aloud to enhance students\u2019 vocabulary and comprehension. This bookmark presents a routine for parents to use with their children. For more information about this tool, contact Project Director Leticia Romero Grimaldo. Note: Known issues with Firefox\u2019s new native PDF viewer may cause this PDF to display incorrectly. If so, save the PDF to your computer and open it with a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat) or use a different browser. The Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk. (2013). Read-aloud routine: Rutina de leer en voz alta. Austin, TX: Author."}
{"text": "Aspire, Care, Learn for Life Remind children of the features of Autumn and Winter. What had we noticed? What has changed since then? Go through the below powerpoint together and discuss signs of Spring. On your daily walk, observe the differences between Autumn, Winter and Spring. Children to each take a close up photograph of a sign of Spring e.g. daffodil, flower buds, ducklings etc. They could take the below checklist with them too."}
{"text": "Physical Education (P.E.)/Health Physical Education (P.E.) Grade Level: 6,7,8 Length: Two semesters Description: All students are required to take yearlong physical education classes designed to assist students in building their self-esteem, positive peer relationships, self-awareness, and overall personal fitness. Students are taught the basic techniques of individual and team sports, and recreational games. Learning activities are tied to the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools. Grade Level: 7, 8 Length: One quarter Description: Health is an activity-based course in line with the California State Framework. This class will include personal responsibility for lifelong health, including food choices, physical activity, mental and emotional health, disease prevention, alcohol, tobacco, and drug education."}
{"text": "Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers: Teaching and Learning in the Language Classroom Frais de port calcul\u00e9s \u00e0 l'\u00e9tape de paiement. This is a comprehensive handbook for teachers wishing to develop and explore their teaching. It involves teachers in their own professional development and aims to develop insights into issues, problems, and possibilities in ELT methodology. It is also useful as a general reference for the classroom teacher. Each chapter is illustrated with examples from course materials and includes follow-up activities and recommended reading."}
{"text": "The format used for art papers is usually either MLA or Chicago Manual of Style. For examples and explanations, below are some useful resources. For Brown Library books that can be checked out or read online, use this subject heading: \"Bibliographical citations.\" Unknown Italian artist. St Jerome Preparing the Vulgate, from Malermi Bible. Woodcut, 1490. Luna Collection. Brown supports several citation managers, including EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. Please see the page below for descriptions. links, and comparisons of the software. Brown University Library | Providence, RI 02912 | (401) 863-2165 | Contact | Comments | Library Feedback | Site Map"}
{"text": "The word Garnet is derived from the Latin word granatum, which meant \u2018pomegranate,\u2019 a reference to the stone\u2019s similarity in form and color to a pomegranate seed. Garnets were used in the former Czechoslovakia as far back as the Bronze Age, and in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. They were used in Sumeria around 2100 B.C. and in Sweden between 1000 and 2000 B.c. They were also popular in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Aztec and other native American peoples used Garnets in ornamental objects as well. In Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, there was a major stone-cutting and jewelry-making industry centered around the native red Garnets, which began in the early 1500s and still exists today. Simmons, Robert; Ahsian, Naisha. The Book of Stones, Revised Edition (p. 202). North Atlantic Books. Kindle Edition."}
{"text": "Synthetic harmony is artificial music. It incorporates harmony written with the aid of a computer, harmony written with synthetic scales and synthetic chords and the use of artificial intelligence in music. The guide has already covered many approaches to synthetic harmony. These approaches are listed in the table in the synthesis chapter. This part of the guide concentrates on writing synthetic harmony at the microscopic level. Microtonality is the creation of music using a microinterval, an interval less than a semitone. Granular synthesis is the creation of music in microtime, sound that is less than one tenth of a second in duration."}
{"text": "Walter Stackler: Grade 7 May 8, 1945: German President Karl D\u00f6nitz and military commanders signed the unconditional surrender of all German troops, ending twelve years of Nazi rule in Germany. Twelve horrible years in which the dictator Adolf Hitler had strove to conquer all of Europe had finally ended. With this conclusion came an end to Hitler\u2019s anti-Semitic and anti-Bolshevik ideals and the long years of persecution and injustice. Across Europe, celebrations erupted, and millions cheered for the Allied victory. Thousands of Jews and others persecuted by the Nazis were liberated from ghettos and prison camps in the days before and following V-E Day. The Nazi party in Europe had been defeated. Images (from top): Document declaring the unconditional surrender of all Nazi troops; German and Allied generals signing the document of surrender. Images source: Wikipedia"}
{"text": "Happy Juneteenth National Independence Day! Today celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of African descent located in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom from the slavery system in the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation granted freedom and was signed on January 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln. Texas was the farthest of the Confederate states, and slaveholders there made no attempt to free the enslaved African Americans they held in bondage. President Lincoln\u2019s proclamation was unenforceable without military intervention, which eventually came nearly two and a half years later. Juneteenth is an important date on the timeline of slavery history in the United States and now a federal holiday just signed into law last year. Take a moment today and reflect on the importance of this holiday."}
{"text": "Lesson Plan: Comparing Groups of Objects: More Than Mathematics \u2022 Kindergarten This lesson plan includes the objectives, prerequisites, and exclusions of the lesson teaching students how to compare two groups of up to five objects to identify which has more using a matching strategy. Students will be able to - understand the term more than, - compare two groups of up to five objects using a matching strategy, - compare groups of up to five objects and identify which has more. Students should already be familiar with - counting up to 5 objects, - reading numbers to 5. Students will not cover - comparing more than five objects, - the symbols less than (), greater than (), equal to (), - comparing numerals."}
{"text": "limited/ \u02c8l\u026am \u026a t\u026ad / confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources. Government. restricted with reference to governing powers by limitations prescribed in laws and in a constitution, as in limited monarchy; limited government. characterized by an inability to think imaginatively or independently; lacking originality or scope; narrow: a rather limited intelligence. responsible for the debts of a company only to a specified amount proportionate to the percentage of stock held. (of a business firm) owned by stockholders, each having a restricted liability for the company\u2019s debts. (usually initial capital letter) incorporated; Inc. Abbreviation: Ltd. (of railroad trains, buses, etc.) making only a limited number of stops en route. a limited train, bus, etc."}
{"text": "New ABRSM Music Theory Grade 2 Chapter 2 RHYTHM (Part 1)- with Sharon Bill 22/10/22 08:05 Filed in: Vlogs | Music | Patreon | ABRSM Music Theory Lessons Welcome to my ABRSM Discovering Music Theory tutorials! In this Grade 2 ABRSM Discovering Music Theory lesson I will guide you through the second chapter of ABRSM Music Theory in Practice Grade 2 which looks at new time signatures counting in minim beats and quaver beats. The full lesson is available on my Patreon Channel. The full lesson is available on my Patreon channel. Sample examples from this lesson are included in this short video. Link to lesson - Grade 2 ABRSM Discovering Music Theory Chapter 2 Rhythm (Part 1) Become a Patron for advert free lessons My books are now available via Amazon worldwide Music Practice Diary How to Take Your ABRSM Music Theory Exam, Grades 1-3"}
{"text": "About Acid Mine Drainage Acid mine drainage occurs after coal mining exposes metal sulfides to oxidizing conditions. It can occur in both surface and underground mining. Leaching of reaction products into surface waters pollutes over 20,000 kilometers (approximately 12,400 miles) of streams in the United States alone. Some of the most severe and widespread acid mine drainage is found in Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. This section provides a description of how acid mine drainage is formed and what visual clues are used to identify it."}
{"text": "WHAT IS SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS? Sensorineural hearing loss happens when there is damage to the inner ear or to the nerves that travel from the ear to the brain. Sensorineural hearing loss is permanent and can make even loud noises sound muffled. SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS SYMPTOMS - Reduced sensitivity to soft sounds - Ability to distinguish among different speech signals may suffer - Perception of loudness is affected."}
{"text": "Safer Smartphone - Security and protection for the cell phone More and more personal information is stored on smartphones. But young people often lack sufficient knowledge of how to protect it effectively. What dangers are young people confronted with when using mobile media? And what options are there for countering them? Safer Smartphone\" sheds light on these questions. The material helps teachers discuss the topics of security and data protection in the classroom and offers a wealth of information, worksheets and other suggestions. Further Materials of this Series"}
{"text": "What Should You Do If There Is a Snake In Your Home? In September/October every year the Hunter Wildlife Rescue gets many calls about reptiles being in gardens, houses, pools etc. This is the time of year that reptiles come out of hibernation and start getting very active to breed and feed up over the summer months ready for next winter. The other time they become more active around houses also occurs during March/April/May when the reptiles are looking for somewhere to hibernate. Many get injured on our roads, especially our slow moving Long-necked Tortoises, Blue-tongued Lizards, Bearded Dragons, Pythons and many other species of snakes and lizards. They often sit on the tarred roads for extra warmth as reptiles need to be warm to catch and digest their food. Click here to find out what to do if you find a Snake in your house?"}
{"text": "In India 30 per cent area are mountainous 27 per cent are plateaus and 43 per cent are plains, all of these have specific advantages to be utilized. (i) Mountains are source to many streams and rivers, some of them are perennial. These regions have very high potential for hydro electricity productions, etc and also sites for eco-tourism. (ii) Plateaus are mostly laden with minerals, fossil fuels and forest, etc so are economically most productive. (iii) Plains are most important land resource for human beings. These are fertile and most of the food crops etc are grown here and also for economic use it is exploited for development of factories, roads etc. But all these advantages should be exploited sustain-ably."}
{"text": "Someone who's spirited is lively or enthusiastic. It can be challenging to babysit a bunch of spirited four-year-olds, but it's also entertaining. You can also call a spirited person energetic, animated, or spunky. Spirited people are often determined, too, like a spirited activist for animal rights or a spirited defender of free school lunches. Long ago, this adjective was also used to mean \"possessed by a spirit or ghost.\" Today's sense of spirited comes from the original meaning of the verb spirit, \"to make more active.\" Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know."}
{"text": "COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease causes mild to severe respiratory illness with the most common symptoms being cough, fever, tiredness, and difficulty breathing (in more severe cases). You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding close contact (2 meters or 6 feet) with people who are sick, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces daily. *Note: Active cases = total confirmed - total deaths - total recovered. Comments? Click here to let us know what you think of ResistanceMap"}
{"text": "Convert a value to the word data type or create a word from two bytes. x: a value of any type h: the high-order (leftmost) byte of the word l: the low-order (rightmost) byte of the word - [Language] word Language Reference Home The text of the 86Duino reference is a modification of the Arduino reference and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License. Code samples in the reference are released into the public domain."}
{"text": "The single most important factor influencing your chance of conceiving is a woman\u2019s age. If women are in their late 30s and 40s there is a lower chance of conceiving, as the number of healthy eggs produced declines rapidly as u get older, especially after the age of 36. If someone experiences premature menopause or is taking chemotherapy treatment, then there is the chance that the number of eggs maturation processes have on the lower side. When a woman gets older her cells start to divide abnormally or maybe there is also a chance that the distribution of genetic material will be unequal which causes an increased chance of genetic abnormality. This indicates that the chances of getting pregnant or miscarriages will be on a higher side in the older women and also in a baby carried by these women with genetic abnormality such as Down\u2019s Syndrome."}
{"text": "Aluminium. A key material in the energy efficiency of buildings Aluminium windows and doors, a prestigious website about aluminium in Architecture, has released a report on the beneficial impact of aluminium in energy savings and efficiency. The enclosures have a large influence in the energy consumption that we make. The data enables us to say that loss of energy through enclosures can reach up to 25% of the total energy lost. Aluminium is one of the most sustainable industries. Aluminium carpentry in energy efficiency Outward-facing holes are the main critical point of energy loss in the building envelope. Aluminium carpentry systems with thermal bridge break save up to 40% of the energy that is wasted. If good glazing is added to this, it becomes a highly energy-efficient enclosure. Industry continues to move from production to use and recycling."}
{"text": "To finish this topic, let us look at a few concepts, reasonings and examples that you will inevitably meet when reading about M\u00f6ssbauer spectroscopy. You will learn what makes an isotope suitable for M\u00f6ssbauer spectroscopy, what are the advantages of using M\u00f6ssbauer spectroscopy in a radioactive beam facility, how a tweak of the method makes it suitable for surfaces, and how and why scientists perform M\u00f6ssbauer spectroscopy on planet Mars. If you want to play with M\u00f6ssbauer spectra yourself, pointers to some available (free) software are given. Some optional resources to dig deeper are given at the bottom of the page. But first the task related to the video (you can put your answers in the google form underneath): Here are some optional resources to dig deeper if you feel like :"}
{"text": "The U.S. Forest Service has released two new publications. The first is an article about how forest road planning can be helpful in wildfire mitigation and response. This then ties in to the second publication that is a report entitled Disturbance and Sustainability in Forests of the Western United States. Read the entire report for a full briefing of disturbance related issues in the west. Then, take a look at the shorter article to learn how forest roads can play a role in tackling one of the West\u2019s greatest disturbances: wildfire. Read the communication about forest roads here"}
{"text": "A shadow is a dark area where light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object. It occupies all of the three-dimensional volume behind an object with light in front of it. The cross section of a shadow is a two-dimensional silhouette, or a reverse projection of the object blocking the light. We have been working on a few learning techniques in learning photography. This week our focus was on shadows. Some shadow-less images to test the light before the experiments. We have 5 and/or more uses of shadows in photography below: - Revealing Form - Directing the Attention - Contrast and Drama - Revealing Texture We discovered a macro feature on the lens we were using and got carried away see what we mean.. not forgetting the editors favourite: we don\u2019t take pictures, we capture moments. Leave a Reply"}
{"text": "This large gull has a light gray back, black wingtip, and a white head and stomach. These birds will scour the shoreline looking for scraps on the beach and in the water. They will chase after fishing boats and dumps looking for food to take from other birds. Herring gulls will live in a diverse area from coastal mudflats to fields and garbage dumps. Pairs will scour out several scrapes before they choose the final nesting place in which they lay 1-3 eggs. They will add vegetation, feathers, rope, and other materials to the nest throughout the incubation. The incubation period is 31-32 days and the chicks stay in the nesting area until they fledge."}
{"text": "Advanced Prostate Cancer: Symptoms, Treatment, and Outlook Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland that is responsible for making the fluid in semen. The prostate is located below the bladder and surrounds a part of the urethra, the tube that drains urine from the bladder. Men are at greater risk for prostate cancer as they age. According to the National Cancer Institute, an estimated 20 percent of men will experience prostate cancer in their lifetimes. While doctors detect most forms of prostate cancer in their earliest stages, prostate cancer can progress. When it spreads to other parts of the body, it\u2019s said to be in the more advanced stages. This diagnosis is not common as doctors diagnose most men in the cancer\u2019s earliest, most treatable stages, according to the Mayo Clinic."}
{"text": "Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) Description: Artemisia absinthium (absinthe, absinthium, absinthe wormwood, wormwood ) is a species of Artemisia, native to temperate regions of Eurasia and Northern Africa and widely naturalized in Canada and the northern United States. Botanical Name: Artemesia absinthium Common Names: Wormwood Medicinal Part: Leaf, made into a Bitter Tea Safety Guidelines: Should be used with caution. Avoid excessive or long-term use. Not to be used during pregnancy."}
{"text": "Life sciences/Cell biology/Cells/Gametes/Ova Analyzing DNA from Pap smears could help detect endometrial and ovarian cancer, according to a new study appearing in the 9 January issue of the journal Science Translational Medicine. The finding could be a potentially life-saving screening tool for women. The routine Pap smear, which allows doctors to detect abnormal cells in a woman\u2019s cervix, was recently updated to screen for human papillomavirus or HPV using DNA testing. The observation of an elusive sub-atomic particle known as the Higgs boson has been heralded by the journal Science as the most important scientific discovery of 2012. This particle, which was first hypothesized to exist more than 40 years ago, holds the key to explaining how other elementary particles such as electrons and quarks (those that aren\u2019t made up of smaller particles) get their mass."}
{"text": "Some conditions causing heart failure may be associated with a high cardiac output. Causes of high-output heart failure: (1) wet beriberi (thiamine deficiency) (3) arteriovenous shunts or fistulas (including hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia) (4) Paget's disease of bone (6) severe anemia (7) multiple myeloma Typical findings in high-output failure: (1) increased cardiac output (2) low systemic vascular resistance and hypotension (3) sodium retention (4) neurohumoral activation To read more or access our algorithms and calculators, please log in or register. Purpose: To identify conditions associated with high-output cardiac failure. Objective: clinical diagnosis, including family history for genetics, laboratory tests, severity, prognosis, stage"}
{"text": "This StudyCards\u2122 set begins with \"what is an equation?\" and continues with solving linear equations using the graph of the related linear function(s), the trace and zeros methods. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 5-1. Before the Activity Download the attached StudyCard file to students' calculators. During the Activity Use this StudyCards set to answer the question \"what is an equation?\" and continue with solving linear equations using the graph of the related linear function(s). The trace and zeros methods are developed with emphasis on the connection between roots and zeros of the related function. After the Activity Review student results: As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging Re-teach concepts as necessary"}
{"text": "The body of a machinery or vehicle refers to the outer structure that encases and protects the internal components. The body typically includes various parts that are designed to improve the performance, safety, and aesthetics of the machinery, as well as provide essential functionality for the operator. Here are some common body parts found on machines: Cab, Engine compartment, Hydraulic system, Bucket or blade, Grille... Overall, body parts are essential components of machinery that provide protection, safety, and functionality, as well as contribute to the overall aesthetics of the machine."}
{"text": "Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of misalignment affecting teeth, bite patterns, and / or jaws. Your orthodontist will design a treatment plan that may use appliances like braces or clear aligners depending on what\u2019s best for your needs. If you are experiencing tooth problems, gum disease, or difficulty breathing, these symptoms may be related to malpositioned teeth or jaws. Orthodontic treatment can often deliver a smile that not only addresses these issues but helps to improve the look for your smile. There are a number of reasons your dentist may refer you to an orthodontist. This may include: Your orthodontist will perform a physical exam, as well as use diagnostics such as X-rays to develop a comprehensive treatment plan just for you."}
{"text": "Live stream preview Grade 11 Life Sciences Animal phyla: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes and Annelida We take a look at some of the animal phyla and examples of animals that occur in each of the phyla. We also look at the different features that distinguish each of the phyla from the others. Up Next in Term 1 Animal diversity: Phylum Arthropoda a... We take a look at the phyla Arthropoda and Chordata and the different body features of each of these phyla as well as the characteristics that define each of the phyla."}
{"text": "Write a book review on the book \u201cWaste and Want\u201d by Susan Strasser Using the book \u201cWaste and Want\u201d written by Susan Strasser and the attached documents, discuss how daily life has been transformed due to how we perceive \u201cwaste.\u201d In the older days, people would extract as much as they could from the foods or products that they used. Now, people simply choose to throw away things at their own discretion. How has our new definiton of waste impacted the world that we live in today? Use the book and the attached readings to tie into this theme of waste."}
{"text": "We have already discussed in previous several lessons various different uses of the word \u2018Over\u2019 in English. We have shown that over can be used for different meanings as preposition, adverb, adjective and prefix. Hopefully all our readers who have read those lessons have got a clear understanding on the various uses of the word over. Yet there may have confusion among many of you over which one between over & above to be used in certain situations or cases. For them, watching this video could be useful to be clear on which one between over or above to be used with this end. Comments are closed."}
{"text": "The Pencil and the Sword. How Lily Ren\u00e9e (1921\u20132022) Put her Art to Work Against the Nazis Featuring Sabine Apostolo and Michael Freund Jewish Museum Vienna, Austria Born 1921 in Vienna, Lily Ren\u00e9e Willheim led a sheltered and cultured life until the age of 17 when she had to flee from the Nazi powers, first to England, then to New York. By accident and because of her artistic talent, she became one of the leading cartoonists during World War Two, creating artwork in which anti-fascist messages were as important as aesthetic considerations. For many decades after the end of the war, she continued to work creatively in various art forms. Image above: Detail of Lily Ren\u00e9e, Title Page, Femforce Good Girl art quarterly, reprint, summer 1991 \u00a9 Lily Ren\u00e9e In their presentations, Sabine Apostolo and Michael [...]"}
{"text": "Before World War II, which chemical was used for pest control? (c) Boric acid This question was addressed to me in unit test. My question is taken from Environmental Chemistry in section Environmental Chemistry of Chemistry \u2013 Class 11 Select the correct answer from above options Interview Questions and Answers, Database Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers and Experience The explanation is: Prior to World War II, many naturally occurring chemicals such as nicotine were used as pest controlling substances for major crops in agricultural practices. This was achieved by planting tobacco plants in the crop fields."}
{"text": "Select from the frequently asked questions below - Regulation of gene expression is extremely important during the development of an organism. - Regulatory proteins must turn on certain genes in particular cells at just the right time so the organism develops normal organs and organ systems. - Homeobox genes are an example of genes that regulate development. - They code for regulatory proteins that switch on whole series of major developmental genes. - In insects, homeobbox genes called hox genes ensure that body parts such as limbs develop in the correct place. - A mutation in a hox gene can affect an insect\u2019s development."}
{"text": "Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix Hero for the Hungry: The Life and Work of Norman Borlaug Can a quiet Iowa farm boy grow up to change the world? Norman Ernest Borlaug did. Hero for the Hungry is a moving and informative biography of the 20th-century American agriculture scientist whose innovations in crop varieties founded the Green Revolution and fed hundreds of millions of people around the world. Lessons Associated with this Resource - FoodMASTER: Grains - Enjoying the Harvest - John Deere, That's Who! - Little Red Hen - Pests and Pesticides in Agriculture - Wheat Germ DNA"}
{"text": "In this section, you will carry out the following basic estimation and tests of differences using the provided SampleDataSet.xlsx: Identify three continuous and three discrete variables and describe their distribution numerically (e.g., central tendency, spread) as well as graphically. Compare the results. Using the variables selected, conduct all possible t-tests and chi-squared tests. Describe your findings. In addition, discuss how data limitations (e.g., missing values, etc.) can affect the validity and reliability of statistical estimations and tests of differences. Be specific. Show your work using Microsoft Excel and import your work into a Microsoft Word document."}
{"text": "He was best known for his kinetic theory of gas particles. His statistical methods explained how properties of atoms could predict the visible properties such as thermal conductivity and diffusion. This helped to bridge the gap between the thermodynamics of a large system and at a molecular level. What happened today in chemistry? Explore 366 days of chemistry history at On This Day in Chemistry. No comments yet"}
{"text": "- Manisha Lath Gupta Water Management in Permaculture: 5 years later Updated: Apr 12, 2021 Every year we like to document the flow of water through Aanandaa during monsoons. It gives us an idea of how much rain has fallen that year, assures us that all the water falling on the property is being slowed down, channelised and stored on the property. This year we had better rains than 2013-14-15 but still not at the same level as 2012. We continue to be drought struck. And that is why harvesting water is so critical. Even though our reservoirs dry up within a few days of filling up, but the water is being taken up by the biomass in terms of trees, plants and bushes. The trees have grown significantly these rains, and the grass & shrubs make for good fodder for our grazing animals."}
{"text": "Mike Merrah via Unsplash / Futurism January 29, 2021 If we want any chance of meeting the ambitious climate goals laid out by the 2015 Paris Agreement, it\u2019s becoming increasingly clear that we\u2019ll need to find a way to actually reverse past emissions. That\u2019s why a team of scientists from the University of California San Diego and Texas A&M University published a call to arms, Wired reports, saying that a \u201cwartime-like crash deployment\u201d of carbon capture technology will play a crucial part in saving us from climate change-induced devastation. Source Post Date: January 27, 2021"}
{"text": "Teaching High School Mathematics; First Course; Advent of Awareness This film addresses the perception many instructors hold that if students cannot express the answer they do not know the answer. The narrator introduces Beberman's idea of the Advent of Awareness. He uses examples from previous films, as well as the training methods of seeing-eye guide dogs. Black and white picture with sound. Eastman Kodak edge code reads \"triangle square,\" which correlates to 1964. University of Illinois Committee on School Mathematics (producer)"}
{"text": "Pronunciation: (ding), [key] 1. to cause to make a ringing sound. 2. to speak about insistently. 1. to make a ringing sound. 2. to talk insistently. a ringing sound. Pronunciation: (ding), [key] Informal. 1. to cause surface damage to; dent: Flying gravel had dinged the car's fenders. 2. to strike with force; hit: The catcher was dinged on the shoulder by a wild throw. 3. to blackball: Only one freshman was dinged by the fraternity. dent; nick: The surfboard has a few dings in it from scraping over rocks. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright \u00a9 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease."}
{"text": "Introduce the concept of \"Levels of Preparedness\" to encourage citizens to prepare for emergencies. Too many citizens think the tasks of \"preparing\" for an emergency is too daunting. Too many things to buy. Too hard to make a plan. So many do not start or do not finish becoming prepared. FEMA should introduce the \"Levels of Preparedness\" to guide citizens to the most important levels right away (3 days of water, etc.), then to intermediate levels (simple kits, 3 days food, out-of-state contacts), and then to more advanced levels (training, written plan, 2 weeks food and water, etc.). This will naturally guide citizens to take a step-by-step approach to becoming fully prepared. Some will be encouraged to achieve the higher levels, others will know that at least have achieved some level of preparedness."}
{"text": "A term used on the Gulf coast especially in and around the New Orleans area. It refers to events occurring, or things and places that existed before hurricane Katrina struck land in August 2005. Is dat his pre-K adress or you know where he be now? Pre-kindergarten (also called Pre-K) refers to the first formal academic classroom-based learning environment that a child customarily attends in the United States. It begins around the age of four. I just dropped my kid at pre-K."}
{"text": "Top Ten Classic Jewish Books for Kids These classics reach into Jewish history to teach your children about their origins Chicken Man By Michelle Edwards While the Jewish message of this book--to appreciate what you have in life--is similar to the themes of the other titles I've already mentioned, Chicken Man stands out as a great book about the Israeli kibbutz experience. As Rody the Chicken Man moves from job to job at Kibbutz Hanan, taking pleasure in each task he's given, the chickens he's no longer able to spend time with in his daily work become upset and stop laying for the kibbutz! Kids will learn much about Israeli communal living from this book, but they'll also enjoy the unusual art, the loads of bright colors, and hey--let's be honest--the chickens!"}
{"text": "The role of the music producer \u2013 A short historical overview \u201cI aim to provide contextual background for the development of the role of music production as a creative practice. It is intended to offer a framework and not by any means a comprehensive historical overview. In the early days of the music recording industry, the ideal recording sought after by producers was the faithful reproduction of a live performance.\u201d \u201cThis essay attempts to give an overview of the way in which the human voice is used as a tool by public speakers, more specifically by politicians and religious leaders. How they capture and affect the crowds they address and how they put their message across through sound.\u201d IMPORTANT \u2013 These articles are for academic purposes only. Please do not make any other use or redistribute them in any way."}
{"text": "Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) (Dutch, 1606\u20131669) Etching, drypoint, and engraving; second state of four Gift of Henry Walters, by exchange, 1923 (23.51.7) The startling difference between this impression and the impression of the first state (20.46.17) has less to do with the many hatched lines Rembrandt added to the composition in the second state than with the veil of ink he left on the copperplate as it was printed. This ink turns the previously brightly lit scene into a dark one in which only the faces and hands of the central figures are illuminated. By initially leaving this tone on the copperplate and wiping away the ink only where he wanted to leave touches of light, Rembrandt printed both the etched lines and the layer of ink left on the surface. As a result of this exceptional painting of the plate before printing, each impression Rembrandt pulled was unique."}
{"text": "Latest VideosMore Videos Sid races around his room and finds himself breathing really fast. Sid then wonders where all the air is going in his body when he breathes in? At school, Sid and his friends discover that our bodies have lungs to help us breathe in oxygen! Watch Sid The Science Kid and more at PBS Kids Video. Sorry, this episode has no rebroadcasts scheduled at this time."}
{"text": "Fluorometer vs luminometer - (Oct/29/2010 ) What is the difference between a fluorometer and a luminometer? Can I measure luminiscence using a fluorometer? A fluorometer measures fluorescence emission light from a fluorophore excited by an excitation beam from the instrument, usually at specific wavelengths. A luminometer measure light output across the whole visual spectrum. You may be able to use a fluorometer as a luminometer, but it will take a lot of fiddling to work out the best way, and they are generally not as sensitive to light as a luminometer is, so your detection range is not likely to be as wide."}
{"text": "In the Kiva. Image from H.R. Voth, The Oraibi Marau Ceremony, Field Museum Anth. Publ. Vol. XI, No. 1 (Chicago, 1912) The Traditions of the Hopi by H. R. Voth This book of Hopi folklore, collected by an ethnographer early in the 20th century, is one of the most extensive available. It includes a hundred Hopi folk tales, including mythology of the emergence from the underworld, legends of the wanderings of the clans, plus historical legends. It is now known that the Hopi were a bit selective in what they told the earliest researchers, but this does not lessen the value of this collection, or call into question its authenticity."}
{"text": "Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Expensive optical-to-electronic-to-optical converters are needed to switch photonic signals. Now, researchers have demonstrated an excitonic transistor that can perform the operation in what they claim is an ultra-small, ultra-low-power and potentially ultra-cheap device. According to researchers at the University of California at San Diego, the excitonic transistor accepts optical signals at its input, converts them to excitons which can be switched electronically, then automatically regenerates the optical signal at its output through recombination. Posted by R. Colin Johnson at 10:51 AM"}
{"text": "Methods | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial | Professional items | World psychology | Homosynaptic interactions are events that occur at the junctions (synapses) where neurons meet. Homosynaptic events occur at a single synapse or group of synapses but do not involve interactions between synapses or groups of synapses. This term is often used in relation to long-term depression and long-term potentiation of neuronal firing. For example, homosynaptic long-term potentiation has been observed to occur at the synapses that connect two neurons as a result of their firing being correlated in time. There can be four changes at synapse: 1. Synaptic depression 2. Synaptic facilitation 3. Long-term potentiation 4. Post-tetanic potentiation |This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).|"}
{"text": "Articles tagged with: Band-backed Wren Belize Vacations \u00bb This large wren breeds in lowlands and foothills from sea level up to 1700 m altitude in thinned forest or open woodland, scrub, second growth and groves around houses. It mainly occurs on the Caribbean side of the Central American mountain ranges. Its large spherical nest has a wide side entrance and is constructed 2 \u2013 30 m high in a tree or shrub, often hidden amidst bromeliads."}
{"text": "WILLIAMSBURG, June 18, 1772. Last Friday Mrs. Reade, an aged Lady who lives a few Miles below York Town, and has been much afflicted with the Gravel, vioded a stone which weighed upwards of forty pennyweight, and on the Sunday following another as large. They were as big as the largest Hen Eggs. Virginia Gazette (Purdie & Dixon) June 18, 1772 VIEW FULL ISSUE IN DIGITAL LIBRARY Gravel is a term applied to aggregations of urinary crystals which can be recognized as masses by the naked eye (as distinguished from sand); also, the disease of which these are characteristic. Also popularly used to indicate pain or difficulty in passing urine with or without any deposit."}
{"text": "Why Do Egg Laying Mammals Still Exist? The reason that odd, egg-laying mammals still exist today may be because their ancestors took to the water, scientists now suggest. The egg-laying mammals \u2014 the monotremes, including the platypus and spiny anteaters \u2014 are eccentric relatives to the rest of mammals, which bear live young. In addition to laying eggs, other quirks make them seem more like reptiles than our kin. They have a reptilian gait with legs on the sides rather than underneath the body, for instance, and a single duct for urine, feces and sex instead of multiple openings. These oddities are often considered primitive \u201cliving fossils\u201d that shed light on what our distant ancestors might have looked like\u2026 (read more: Live Science)"}
{"text": "(PHP 4 >= 4.3.0, PHP 5) mysql_client_encoding \u2014 Returns the name of the character set Retrieves the character_set variable from MySQL. The MySQL connection. If the link identifier is not specified, the last link opened by mysql_connect() is assumed. If no such link is found, it will try to create one as if mysql_connect() was called with no arguments. If no connection is found or established, an E_WARNING level error is generated. Returns the default character set name for the current connection. Example #1 mysql_client_encoding() example $link = mysql_connect('localhost', 'mysql_user', 'mysql_password'); $charset = mysql_client_encoding($link); echo \"The current character set is: $charset\\n\"; The above example will output something similar to: The current character set is: latin1"}
{"text": "The abdominal cavity contains vital organs such as the stomach and intestines , kidneys, and urinary bladder . It also contains numerous blood vessels, lymph vessels , and lymph nodes and is lined with a thin, specialized membrane (the peritoneum) that contains the contents within a sterile environment. Abdominal distension can be caused by many different diseases or disorders."}
{"text": "|1.||great destruction or loss of life or the source of such destruction, esp fire| |2.||(usually capital) the Churban, Also called the Shoah the mass murder of Jews and members of many other ethnic, social, and political groups in continental Europe between 1940 and 1945 by the Nazi regime| |3.||a rare word for burnt offering| |[C13: from Late Latin holocaustum whole burnt offering, from Greek holokauston, from | |an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.| |a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.| Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries."}
{"text": "New Chip Harvests Energy Three Ways, Simultaneously We\u2019ve seen a number of different devices that can harvest energy from various sources, but none quite like this new chip developed by a team of MIT researchers. It\u2019s able to harvest energy from three different sources simultaneously: light, heat and vibrations. The key to that is a sophisticated control system that\u2019s able to rapidly switch between the three sources at all times to prevent any of that energy from going to waste (and not draw too much power itself), with energy from the secondary sources stored in capacitors to be picked up later \u2014 as opposed to existing systems that simply switch between sources based on what\u2019s most plentiful. (via MIT researchers develop chip that can harvest energy from multiple sources \u2014 Engadget)"}
{"text": "In this landmark biography of Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, A.N. Wilson narrates the complex drama of the writer's life: his childhood of aristocratic privilege but emotional deprivation, his discovery of his literary genius after aimless years of gambling and womanizing, and his increasingly disastrous marriage. Wilson sweeps away the long held belief that Tolstoy's works were the exact mirror of his life, and instead traces the roots of Tolstoy's art to his relationship with God, with women, and with Russia. He also breaks new ground in recreating the world that shaped the great novelist's life and art the turmoil of ideas and politics in nineteenth century Russia and the incredible literary renaissance that made Tolstoy's work possible. 24 pages of illustrations."}
{"text": "Journal of Neuroscience, Zikopoulos and Barbas A post-mortem investigation measuring features of the different axons traveling beneath the cortical surface. The crux of the study is whether in autism there are changes in axons, \"which are the conduit for neural communication.\" In comparison to control samples, autism brain tissue had fewer large axons connecting regions of the prefrontal cortex to the other areas of cortex. Added to this connection imbalance is a thinner coat of axon insulation, called myelin. These findings may help explain why individuals with autism do not adequately shift attention, engage in repetitive behavior, and avoid social interactions."}
{"text": "As an emerging industry, questions and concerns often arise surrounding proposed and operating wind energy projects. This information is designed to give answers to common concerns and frequently asked questions. Facts and figures from independent sources were used to support the information. Advances in engineering ensure minimal mechanical sound from modern wind turbines. Sound was an issue with some early wind turbine designs, but it has been largely eliminated as a problem through improved engineering and through appropriate use of setbacks from nearby residences. The noise emitted by wind turbines can be mechanical (gearbox or generator) or aerodynamic (air moving through rotor blades). The design of modern wind turbines effectively reduces the mechanical sound through sound proofing, so the aerodynamic sound is what can normally be heard. This sound is sometimes described as a"}
{"text": "It goes way back - children in England and Scotland were taught to read using the Bible until the end of the 18th century. You could try some of these links, but I suspect what you want will only be available in print. BBC | British Council teaching English - Literature - Children's literature Brown - Using Children's Literature with Young Learners (I-TESL-J) Teaching English - Elements of an English Program British Library Direct: Order Details - For Teachers"}
{"text": "Computing LiberalismThe political term for the application of the theories of Liberalism to the computing world. It proclaims that only through computing freedom can the computing world achieve power, performance and reliability. The arguments for liberalism have been sufficiently developed since the late seventeenth century, and have proven generic enough (see Cybernetics), so that we do not have to repeat them extensively. We just need to point out that the same arguments apply to the computer market as well as any market. This means people in the computer world, producers as well as consumers, must have access to real information, not advertisement or propaganda, and be free to discuss computer problems and acquire computer education, so that there would be fair competition, which will yield the best possible result, not wild competition that leads to monopolies."}
{"text": "Government Resources > Environmental Education > Environmental Studies JAMAICA SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT NETWORKING PROGRAMME The Sustainable Development Network Programme (SDNP) is a global catalytic initiative launched by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in response to Agenda 21, which articulated the need for improved information dissemination to support sustainable development. The programme is geared towards facilitating communication between users and suppliers of sustainable development information in developing countries. Ratings/Review of this resource:"}
{"text": "In eight cities around the world, workshops will teach 3D modeling, scanning, and printing to children aged 8-10 within the framework of Stanford\u2019s d.school design process. In these activities, kids will use new technologies to model solutions for major real-world problems within the context of the fictional \u201cCity X,\u201d the first settlement on an Earth-like alien planet. 3D technologies will help kids bridge the gap between digital and physical worlds, explore cultural differences, and co-create like never before. The project\u2019s driving philosophy is that we can\u2019t build tomorrow until we imagine it today. And who\u2019s more imaginative than kids?"}
{"text": "Overview - EVERYDAY VOCAB INTERVENTION ACTIVITIES GR 4 Everyday Intervention Activities provide additional modeling and guided practice. Students will learn to master the skills they need for reading, writing, and vocabulary success with the instant five-day activity units in these books. Assessments are available online. Reteaches phonics and phonological awareness with mini-lessons and 100+ engaging practice activities. Indepth practice with writing process and writer's craft skills. Focuses on key elements of good writing. Reinforces the vocabulary and word analysis strategies that good readers use and provides the daily pratice that students need to master these strategies. For Grades K-5."}
{"text": "Annotation. The novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe, focuses on a slave named Uncle Tom to weave a portrayal of the cruelty of slavery, finding redemption in the idea that Christian love can conquer something so destructive. It turned out to be the bestselling novel of the nineteenth century, helping to further the abolitionist cause after publication in 1852. At the start of the American Civil War Abraham Lincoln met Stowe and is said to have declared \"So this is the little lady who made this big war.\" The novel had a major effect on people's attitudes towards slavery at the time."}
{"text": "- Posted September 13, 2012 by This iReport is part of an assignment: Volc\u00e1n de Fuego Antigua Guatemala Fuego's Volcano Eruption Today\u2019s eruption appears to be more serious than the May/2012 eruption and fears are that the eruption is growing, so Guatemalan officials have begun evacuating people living on the western slope of the volcano as a precaution. Antigua Guatemala\u2019s volcanic neighbors include Agua and Acatenango (both dormant) and Fuego which is famous for being almost constantly active at a low level. Fuego\u2019s May eruption was an extraordinary event in which Fuego violently spewed lava, rock and ash - just as it is doing right now as I write this! Only time will tell how serious this eruption will be, but perhaps Fuego\u2019s past eruptions will give us a clue. Following are a few things - both interesting and disturbing \u2013 that I discovered about our volcanic neighbor:"}
{"text": "- Historic Sites The construction of the fort was over-seen by Ira Hinckley. The fort provided safety, shelter, water and livestock feed for people traveling between the two communities. The fort is square and is constructed of black volcanic rock and limestone that was quarried from the nearby mountains. The walls are eighteen feet high and four feet thick. There are two very large wooden doors at the east and west side of the fort. Gun ports are also located throughout the fort for protection from possible attacks, however the tour guide stated that the fort was never attacked during the time of its use for more than 20 years."}
{"text": "Cleantech Transit, Inc. (CLNO) Biomass is the organic matter produced by plants. The solar energy trapped by these plants can be converted to electricity or fuel. As with many other renewable energy sources, biomass is capable of simultaneously addressing the nation's energy, environmental, and economic needs. Increased use of biomass for energy would lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, reduced dependence on foreign oil, an improved U.S. balance of trade, an improved rural economy, and the creation of a major new American industry. The use of biomass energy provides a multitude of environmental benefits. It can help mitigate climate change; reduce acid rain; prevent soil erosion and water pollution; minimize pressure on landfills; provide wildlife habitat; and, help maintain forest health through better management."}
{"text": "High School Science Discover the world around you! Join Mr. Arias and Ms. Ramos as they takes you behind the scenes of the often overlooked and undiscovered world of Science. In their classes you will learn about the Scientific Process, know how to conduct Scientific Research and use various Scientific Technologies to reach deductive conclusions. By understanding Data Analysis and the use of SI Units, Scientific Notation Graphing and Degrees of Certainty, you will be able to evaluate the environments around you; while participating in a high energy, arts-infused, and in-depth study of Chemistry, Biology, and Commercial Lab practices."}
{"text": "The Glorious Revolution was an event in the history of England in 1688. The people of England did not like the king, King James II because he would not let them vote or worship God in the way they wanted to. They invited William III of Orange-Nassau to take over as king. William was King James II's nephew and Mary's first cousin. He came to England with his wife Queen Mary, the daughter of King James II. They let the old king escape, so he moved to France out of fear. [change] Immediate Effect (What happened as a result of The Glorious Revolution)"}
{"text": "I was wondering... Surely, the trigonometrical functions began as mere observations about the proportions between the sides of right angled triangles. Probably people were just drawing triangles in the sand, measured the sides and dividing, noticing that similar angles gave similar quotients. Now, how did we get to were we are today? I know you can approximate a trig. func. by its Taylor expansion, but in order to do this you first have to know the value of the function in a certain point and the value of it's derivatives.... How do know this? I hope my question isn't to vague..."}
{"text": "- uploaded: Feb 17, 2013 - Hits: 696 Scientists are continually challenged by unidentified strains of bacteria with mysterious origins. Could some of our most crippling plagues and epidemics be traced to the darkest voids of space--or even extraterrestrial intervention? During the Black Death of the Middle Ages, people reported bronze flying ships emitting a strange mist. As recently as 2011, NASA scientist Richard Hoover published evidence of life in meteorites. Is it possible that ancient aliens--as small as microbes--have shaped human history?"}
{"text": "ROAR!!Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact. 3 = P of a C (L, G & S) HintGreek mythological creature. Answer3 = Parts of a Chimera L = the front = Lion G = the middle = Goat S = the tail = Serpent See another brain teaser just like this one... Or, just get a random brain teaser If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own. Back to Top"}
{"text": "- Upto K-12 - Business Studies - Engineering Subjects Marketing is the process of performing market research, selling products and/or services to customers and promoting them via advertising to further enhance sales. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments.It is an integrated process through which companies build strong customer relationships and create value for their customers and for themselves. Our experts are from world class economics universities or best technical institutions or business school having a lots of experience in the field of marketing,brand management who would like to 24x7 assist in understanding the in-depth basics concepts of Marketing. We would like to extend our support in providing all sorts of help in your assignments and projects."}
{"text": "Use Crayola\u00ae crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color the flag of the Phillipines. Color the shape numbered 1 goldenrod. Color the shapes numbered 2 red and the shape numbered 3 blue. Color the stars goldenrod, and the rest of the flag should be white. Did you know? The Philippine islands are located in southeastern Asia. English and Filipino are its two official langauges. On July 4, 1946, the Philippines gained their independence."}
{"text": "A crate slides up an inclined ramp and then slides down theramp after momentarily stopping near the top. This crate is actedupon by friction on the ramp and accelerates both ways. Which statement about this crate\u2019sacceleration is correct? a. The acceleration goingup the ramp is greater than the acceleration goingdown. b. The acceleration goingdown the ramp is greater than the acceleration going c. The acceleration is thesame in both directions. The answer is (a), however I do not understand how you arriveat this solution. Could someone please explain?"}
{"text": "Wake County Roads! The capital county of North Carolina, Wake County boasts nearly 2,500 miles of state-maintained roads and highways, the most of any of the state's 100 counties. The county includes nearly 70 miles of Interstate highway, the state's first modern toll road, and much more. The goal of Wake County Roads is to entertain, inform, and give some context into the road system of Wake County. How did Falls of Neuse Road get its name? Were there places named Leesville, Millbrook and Six Forks? What exactly is Jones Sausage? Select a road using the menus to the left, and enjoy the ride!"}
{"text": "Performance Assessment Tasks - Performance-based assessment is an approach to the monitoring of students' progress in relationship to identified learner outcomes. This method of assessment requires the student to create answers or products which demonstrate his/her knowledge or skills. This differs from traditional testing methods which require a student to select a single correct answer or to fill in the blank."}
{"text": "Common Core Reading Assessment STORY STRUCTURE Worksheet and Rubric This is an 2 page document that includes an assessment worksheet and rubric for The Common Core Reading Standard 5: STORY STRUCTURE. These are geared for grades 4-5, but can be adapted to fit all grades. We hope you have found the activity useful for your classroom. Please visit our store below for more great ideas: Welcome to Wise Guys Teaching Resources! We have been teaching at the intermediate elementary level for a combined 25 years. We pride ourselves on creating lessons that are meaningful, relevant, and aligned with the Common Core Standards."}
{"text": "|| Email | Full Article (TrendHunter.com/id/9829)| Most orthopedic implants, like hip and knee joint replacements, last from ten to 15 years, which means that many patients require several replacement surgeries in their lifetimes. Scientists at Brown University hope to change that; they have started working on superior implants that may be easier to monitor and will integrate better with surrounding body cells. The surface of an orthopedic implant is specially treated to sprout carbon nano. Researchers have found that this titanium grows bone cells faster and stronger than regular titanium does, so they\u2019re working to engineer orthopedic implants that can detect bone growth. There is no doubt that technology gets better every day, making life easier for millions of people; but what about the hight cost of living? Can\u2019t nano tech come with a nano price?"}
{"text": "Thinking about encampment and incarceration in the long history of US empire; racialization and its effects on individuals who \u201cresemble their crime before they commit it;\u201d dress and beauty as forms of discipline and control, as uncertain signs about an interior \u201cself,\u201d as practices of resilience and defiance. From the Library of Congress Flickr: \u201cJapanese-American camp, war emergency evacuation, [Tule Lake Relocation Center, Newell, Calif. 1942 or 1943] 1 transparency : color. Original caption card speculated that this photo was part of a series taken by Russell Lee to document Japanese Americans in Malheur County, Ore. Re-identified as Tule Lake because of similarity to LC-USW36-789, which shows Abalone Mountain. Title from FSA or OWI agency caption. Photo shows eight women standing in front of a camp barber shop. Transfer from U.S. Office of War Information, 1944.\u201d"}
{"text": "James VI and I's only daughter was named after her god-mother, Queen Elizabeth I of England. She married a German prince, Frederick V, the Elector Palatine. In October 1619 the Protestants of Bohemia chose him as their king. From the start, their enemies called them the Winter King and Queen, correctly predicting that their rule would be short-lived. Surrounded by hostile Catholic neighbours, Frederick was defeated at the Battle of the White Mountain in November 1620 and the couple fled from Prague. This portrait was painted in The Hague, where Frederick and Elizabeth lived in exile."}
{"text": "If just one solar panel in a rooftop array falls under shade, the performance of all of the panels typically drops. That\u2019s because an array\u2019s electrical voltage and current are usually set at just one point: the inverter that changes direct current to alternating current. The settings the inverter can choose are determined by the worst-performing solar panel. National Semiconductor of Santa Clara, CA, has developed power management circuitry that adjusts the voltage on each panel to match its power output. Field tests show that the gadget can reduce losses from unshaded panels by 57 percent. Courtesy of National Semiconductor Product: Solar Magic Company: National Semiconductor"}
{"text": "Roll-Cutting (Or Oblique Cutting) Here is another knife technique made simple. This is perhaps the most Chinese in origin. Roll-cutting is used for long vegetables, such as Asian eggplant, carrots, and zucchini. It makes attractive chunks and exposes more of the surface area of the vegetable for faster cooking. Hold the blade of the knife perpendicular to the board and cut straight down on the diagonal. Then roll the vegetable a quarter-turn, and cut straight down again at the same diagonal angle. Continue rolling and cutting in this way all along the length of the vegetable."}
{"text": "190.Standard fruit trees in Holland and the Netherlands are very generally trained in what is called the en quenouille or distaff manner; and the advantages of this mode, as respects the saving of room, and the avoiding injurious shade to the vegetables near, are obvious. It is not, however, equally clear that this form is favourable to the production of fruit. A horticulturist (Gard. Mag., vol. ii. p. 226.), who has resided for some time in Belgium, says a fair crop is very seldom seen on trees so trained. The same observation will apply to standard pear trees trained en pyramide; which mode of training differs from the en quenouille mode only in not having the points of the young shoots tied down by cords attached to their extremities and fastened to the stem of the tree. Pear trees trained en pyramide, however, when grafted on quince stocks, generally bear well."}
{"text": "Harvard University researchers have bioengineered an artificial jellyfish using a sheet of silicone polymer and rat heart cells. The constructs, termed \u2018medusoids\u2019, were designed with computer simulations and experiments to match key determinants of jellyfish propulsion and feeding performance by quantitatively mimicking structural design, stroke kinematics, and animal-fluid interactions. The combination of the engineering design algorithm with quantitative benchmarks of physiological performance suggests that our strategy is broadly applicable to reverse engineering of muscular organs or simple life forms that pump to survive. \u201cMorphologically, we\u2019ve built a jellyfish,\u201d Kit Parker, a Harvard biophysicist who led the research told Nature. \u201cFunctionally, we\u2019ve built a jellyfish. Genetically, this thing is a rat.\u201d"}
{"text": "Islamic Center Of Pittsburgh [ venue info Muslim teens and young adults are welcome to this weekly program to learn more about Islam. Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is a monotheistic religion rooted in the teachings of the ancient leader Abraham. It is based on the revelations of a sixth century religious and military leader from the Arabian peninsula named Mu\u1e25ammad ibn `Abd All\u0101h. An adherent of Islam is called a Muslim and in Arabic the word \"halaqa\" refers to a religious gathering or meeting for the primary purpose of learning about theology. For more information, call (412) 682-5555. Report a problem with this event"}
{"text": "These days, most people's concept of wassailing is taken from the song \"Here We Come A-Wassaling,\" and accordingly, it's seen as nothing more than an antiquated term for caroling. But like Krampus, wassailing has its roots in pre-Christian Europe, and was originally a way for peasants to get money from their feudal lords in exchange for the blessings of their However, the most important part of wassaling is, of course, the wassail. With a base of cider, wine, beer or mead, and mulled with spices, fruits all sorts of other goodness, wassail is a hot beverage perfect for keeping yourself warm as you go stomping around in the cold, trying to sing songs you don't really remember. Wassailing is basically just C.U.I. (caroling under the influence, natch)."}
{"text": "mulch, any material, usually organic, that is spread on the ground to protect the soil and the roots of plants from the effects of soil crusting, erosion, or freezing; it is also used to retard the growth of weeds. A mulch may be made of materials such as straw, sawdust, grass clippings, peat moss, leaves, or paper. For large areas under cultivation a tilled layer of soil serves the purpose of a mulch. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on mulch from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Agriculture: General"}
{"text": "From its discovery by Marie Curie, radium was treated as some sort of wonder element. Capable of preventing disease, being used by quacks and doctors alike, it had thousands of uses. All that was to change by the 1920s. As radiation poisoning was being studied seriously, the deadly effects of radium were known and the wonder element was beginning to be feared. What of the legacy today? There are over 500 sites in the UK alone where radium was used or produced, all contaminated in some way. Some of these sites have been re-developed with no regard for the danger they pose or in ignorance of their past. On at least one heavily contaminated site, a housing project has been built. If You Enjoy \"Deadly Sunshine: The History and Fatal Legacy of Radium (Paperback)\", May We Also Recommend:"}
{"text": "An online tutorial offered by the CDC that covers laboratory biosecurity. Offers a variety of laboratory safety courses, including hazardous waste, bloodbourne pathogens, hazard communication, and radiation safety. Provides information on the following topics: the Harvard University Chemical Hygiene Plan, Material Safety Data Sheets, Chemical Information Sheets, and Biosafety/Bloodborne Pathogens (only offered in MCB/OEB sessions). Participants will also learn how to correctly classify and store hazardous waste. Various training documents regarding areas of lab safety in the Longwood Medical Area."}
{"text": "Stages of Rhabdomyosarcoma There are several staging systems for childhood rhabdomyosarcoma. The treatment options in this summary are based on size, location, and how far and where the cancer has spread. Cancer is found in the eye, head and/or neck, or near the sex organs and bladder Cancer is located in only 1 area (but in none of the areas in Stage I), is smaller than 2 inches (5 cm) in size, and has not spread to the lymph nodes. Cancer is located in only 1 area (but in none of the areas in Stage I), is greater than 2 inches (5 cm) in size, and may have spread to the lymph nodes found near the cancer. Cancer has spread and is found in more than 1 place at the time of diagnosis. The cancer has come back after it has been treated. It may come back in the area where it first started or in another part of the body."}
{"text": "Spooky Science So why is dry ice called dry ice? Dry ice is the \"frozen\" form of the gas, carbon dioxide. While it may be called ice - it never melts - it goes right from being a solid to being a gas. This is called SUBLIMATION. When I put the quarter on the dry ice, it cause it to turn into a gas very quickly. As the gas escaped around the sides of the quarter, it caused it to vibrate quickly and make that cool screaming sound."}
{"text": "|Global Patterns in Green-Up and Green-Down| The purpose of this resource is to investigate the annual cycle of plant growth and decline using visualizations and graphs. Students will analyze visualizations and graphs that show the annual cycle of plant growth and decline. Students will explore patterns of annual change for the globe and each hemisphere in several regions that have different land cover and will match graphs that show annual green-up and green-down patterns with a specific land cover type. Intended for grade levels: Type of resource: Adobe Acrobat reader Cost / Copyright: For science/educational use consistent with the methodologies of the GLOBE Program. DLESE Catalog ID: GLOBE-266 Resource contact / Creator / Publisher: Author: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) The GLOBE Program"}
{"text": "( A Great Great Grandfather that vkn is researching) Horace King was one of the most famous free blacks in Alabama. A slave of South Carolina bridge contractor John Godwin, King supervised the construction of dozens of bridges in Alabama before and after he was manumitted by his owner with the approval of the Alabama legislature in 1846. While it was known that King worked on the Alabama capitol during construction in 1850-51, his responsibilities were not specified; however, he probably built the curving stairs. Restoration of the building in the late 1980s revealed that the bracing design that undergirded the stairs and connected them to the wall without any visible support was exactly the method King used to construct his bridges. Rogers, Ward, Atkins, Flynt"}
{"text": "Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) Males mature at age 2-3, and females at age 4-6. Spawning happens annually from April to July in freshwater with nearly 90% of Atlantic Coast production in the Chesapeake Bay. Juveniles feed near where they were spawned for two years. Then they begin coastal migrations, north in summer and south in winter. Canada to Florida and Gulf of Mexico Striped bass species profile (pdf - 1.72MB) Back to Aquatic Species Profiles"}
{"text": "Julia Pardoe, was an English poet, novelist, historian and traveller. She was born at Beverley, Yorkshire, and showed an early interest in literature. She became a prolific and versatile writer, producing in addition to her lively and well-written novels many books on travel, and others dealing with historical subjects. She was a keen observer, and her travel to the East gave her an accurate and deep knowledge of the peoples and manners of the East. To modern readers she is probably best known for her books on her travels in Turkey, which are some of the earliest works by a woman on this area. In 1836 she travelled to Constantinople with her father, Major Thomas Pardoe. This voyage inspired her book The City of the Sultan. Later she collaborated with the artist William Henry Bartlett to produce The Beauties of the Bosphorus, an illustrated account of Constantinople."}
{"text": "The term Irish refers to anything originating from the nation-state of Ireland, including its people, as well as the Irish language. The shilling was an Irish coin during the 19th century, and remained in use until 1971. An important festivity was Saint Patrick's Day. (VOY: \"Fair Haven\") Jean-Luc Picard carried a copy of the Irish novel Ulysses with him to Risa. (TNG: \"Captain's Holiday\") The Bringloidi were colonists of Irish descent. (TNG: \"Up The Long Ladder\") In 2365, a hologram representing a comic mentioned an Irish person in one of his jokes. (TNG: \"The Outrageous Okona\") Irish culture Edit Fictional characters Edit External link Edit"}
{"text": "An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air or in general, The atmosphere of a planet. It counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines. Don't forget to subscribe to our fantastic RSS Feed, join Design You Trust community on Facebook, follow us on Twitter,Pinterest and Tumblr! If you enjoyed our posts we humbly ask you to comment and help us spread the word! Looking for advertisment or special promotion on Design You Trust? Click Here."}
{"text": "There are so many tornados and floods this year because we were in a strong La Nina cycle this past winter. Historical statistics tells us that, during the spring following a strong La Nina cycle winter, there tends to be more severe storms, and of greater intensity in the eastern US. There also tends to be large tornado outbreaks. Other known examples of this would be the Super Outbreak of 1974, and the March 2006 outbreak. What is happening this year is not without precedent. It has happened before, and it will happen in the future."}
{"text": "The capacitor stores electricity much like a battery but can be charged and discharged much quicker. On microwaves the capacitor stores very high voltage and can be dangerous. When you unplug the microwave the capacitor should discharge itself but if it doesn\u2019t you could get shocked by the high voltage. At the bottom of that page right after step #13 you will see a picture of the capacitor if you short the leads of the capacitor to ground with an insulated screwdriver or insulated wire you will know the capacitor is discharged. Note that I have been working on microwaves for over 15 years and have never seen one have voltage on it with the microwave unplugged but I know it is possible and you should be aware of the possibility."}
{"text": "- Historic Sites Advertisements for specific products, services or destinations on this website are for the information of the public, and do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by this institution, its officers, employees or agents. A brass sight for a surveying device was found 3 ft. from the pivotal mount, and the two pieces may have came from the same instrument. The sight (height 6 in.) is slotted twice for rough and pinpoint aiming, and the larger slot (1.8 x 0.4in.) is bracketed by two holes that would have held a crosshair. A setscrew attaches the sight to an index that is broken at a threaded fastener hole. When intact, the index would have held a second sight with opposing slots. Material: Brass. H: 6\"."}
{"text": "Vous \u00eates ici : Accueil / Dictionnaires bibliques / Vine's Expository Dictionnary of New Testament Words / D\u00e9finition pour : \"Discover\" * Two verbs are translated by the verb \"to discover,\" in the AV. The RV translates differently in each case. see APPEAR, A, No. 3. \"to perceive distinctly, discern clearly, descry,\" is translated \"discovered\" in Acts 27:39, AV, of finding a bay with a creek (RV, \"perceived\"). See BEHOLD."}
{"text": "Invasive plants and insects can be problematic for forest landowners. From vines that take over disturbed areas, forest edges, and tree canopies to insects that defoliate and girdle trees, these pests not only decimate the natural ecosystem, they are difficult to control and can be expensive to eradicate. The Maryland Forest Service has compiled informational fact sheets on many invasive species that are giving homeowners and landowners management problems. Please take a look at the sheets and learn what you can do to help Maryland control invasive species. Wicomico County Project Forester"}
{"text": "A superconductor is a special type of material that conducts electricity without resistance. That means that electrons (tiny particles with negative charge) can flow very easily through the material. This can be achieved only at very low temperatures. The temperature at which a material becomes superconducting varies from material to material. Not all materials are superconductors. Another property of superconductors is the Flux Trapping Effect, which can cause a rare earth magnet to float above a cooled superconductor."}
{"text": "Practice in features of English pronunciation that intermediate and more advanced students usually find difficult. Elements of Pronunciation provides intensive and enjoyable practice in features of English pronunciation that intermediate and more advanced students usually find difficult. The clever and convincing dialogues concentrate on stress timing, weak forms, contractions, linking and consonant clusters, as well as providing valuable intonation practice. The dialogues are recorded in the following form: a listen-and-repeat section, then a recording of the dialogue at natural speed, and then a version with pauses to allow intensive practice. The material is suitable for classroom use or self-study. A paperback book is also available."}
{"text": "Warts and Plantar Warts (cont.) IN THIS ARTICLE Human papillomaviruses can live on healthy skin without causing infection. But when a human papillomavirus enters the body through small breaks in the skin, it can infect the skin cells beneath the surface, causing a wart to grow. What Increases Your Risk Risk factors you cannot control Risk factors you cannot control include: Risk factors you can control Try to avoid the following risk factors: eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Find out what women really need. Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "Balboa Discovers the Pacific Ocean On this day in 1513, Vasco N\u00fa\u00f1ez de Balboa became the first European to lay eyes on the Pacific Ocean. Balbao first saw the Pacific from the top of a mountain range in present-day Panama. A few days later, upon arriving at its shoreline, Balboa walked knee-deep into the salty water and claimed possession of the world\u2019s largest ocean in the name of the Spanish sovereigns. Balboa\u2019s legacy lives on today, most notably in the name of Panama City\u2019s main port, Balboa, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal."}
{"text": "Book Description: Written for non-science students, this text emphasizes the normal structure and function of the human body and the role of homeostasis, with special attention given to diseases and disorders of the body. Coverage of each organ system closes with a brief discussion of changes over the human life span. Material is also included on evolution, including human evolution and the principles of ecology. \"Spotlight on Health\" sections feature: healing and broken bones; interpreting nutritional labels; exercise and fitness; AIDS; alcohol and drugs; and the reproductive threats from pollutants. Technical terms are given phonetic pronunciation and in-text summaries follow each major section."}
{"text": "Albert Memorial Chapel Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. history of Windsor Castle ...and contains the bodies of Henry VI, Edward IV, Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Charles I, Edward VII, and George V. The chapel also contains the impressive insignia of the Knights of the Garter. Albert Memorial Chapel, built by Henry VII as a royal mausoleum, was restored by Queen Victoria and named in memory of her consort. In this chapel are buried George III, George IV, and William IV. What made you want to look up \"Albert Memorial Chapel\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "), O.E. -ol, -ul, -el; and -ing, suffix indicating \"person or thing of a specific kind or origin; in masc. nouns also \"son of\" (cf. farthing , O.E. 'horing \"adulterer, fornicator\"). Both these suffixes had occasional dim. force, but this was only slightly evident in O.E. -ling and its equivalents in Gmc. languages except O.N., where it commonly was used as a diminutive suffix, especially in words designating the young of animals (e.g. g\u00e6slingr \"gosling\"). Thus it is possible that the diminutive use that developed in Middle English is from Old Norse."}
{"text": "Crossing signs are used to identify locations where the historic trail route crossed an existing road or highway. They help raise public awareness of the historic location of the trail. Ideally, these signs are used where evidence of the trail is still visible, but they may also be used where the trail is no longer visible. These signs can be used on almost all speeds and classes of roads, although you probably won't want to use them on high speed and interstate highways. Did You Know? After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, the United States acquired almost half of Mexico's lands, including New Mexico. Trade and military freighting on the historic Santa Fe Trail boomed, with both firms and individuals obtaining and subcontracting lucrative government contracts."}
{"text": "Under contract law, a misunderstanding is an objective ambiguity where two parties to a contract are subjectively thinking of two different things. This can be used by a party to a contract as a defense against the formation of a contract. Definition from Nolo\u2019s Plain-English Law Dictionary A mistake by both parties to a contract resulting in a failure of meeting of the minds. A misunderstanding between spouses at the time of marriage can serve as grounds for an annulment. For example, if one spouse went into the marriage wanting children while the other did not, they have a misunderstanding that might be judged serious enough for a court to annul the marriage. Definition provided by Nolo\u2019s Plain-English Law Dictionary. August 19, 2010, 5:20 pm"}
{"text": "An Illustrated Guide to the World\u2019s Creation Myths Each culture has its own version of how the universe began. Artist Noah MacMillan brings this \u201cvisual vocabulary\u201d to life - By Leah Binkovitz - Smithsonian magazine, February 2013 Though some of the stories were quite literal, MacMillan says he approached others more abstractly, as was the case with Hinduism's origin tales. \"It's trying to boil a sometimes much longer and more complex story down to one image and so it's not as much the whole narrative as just the mood that I was able to extract from it.\" The lotus bloom that birthed both Lord Brahma and all creation emerges between the hands of Lord Vishnu, surrounded by the heavens."}
{"text": "Indians fought against the U.S., but they also show great loyalty to the nation. The other insight is that genuine patriotism can still take place amid divided loyalties. Americans are capable of more nuanced thinking about what it means to be an American than we usually give ourselves credit for. Non-Indians who attend celebrations like the Little Bighorn anniversary are often surprised by the exhibitions of U.S. patriotism. But for more than a century, American Indians on the Plains have understood that their love of country can contain both their struggles to achieve tribal autonomy and their deeply felt attachments to the United States. That is the kind of patriotism that was born at the Little Bighorn battlefield, and the kind that American Indian soldiers now take with them to Afghanistan and Iraq. It is the kind of patriotism that is too big to fit on a lapel pin."}
{"text": "Part of narrative skills is being able to describe things. For example, when you talk about the colors and shapes and textures of your child\u2019s clothing, or what kinds of things your child\u2019s toys do, it gives your child new words. Embellishing your descriptions of events of the day may help children recall an experience and the words associated with it. Researchers say participating in these activities will make it easier for your child when it comes time for formal reading instruction. \u2013Tip by Jan P., Preschool/Childcare Liaison"}
{"text": "Sino-Japanese War, Second Following the Manchurian Incident (Sept., 1931), the Japanese Kwantung army occupied Manchuria and established the puppet state of Manchukuo (Feb., 1932). Japan pressed China to recognize the independence of Manchukuo, suppress anti-Japanese activities, and form autonomous regional governments in N China. The Japanese were partially successful in 1933 and 1935 when they forced China to form two demilitarized autonomous zones bordering Manchuria. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Chinese, Taiwanese, and Mongolian History"}
{"text": "Three teachers show how they... - Education Professionals Designed to stimulate debate in KS3/4 citizenship lessons, this programme explores the key political and environmental issues that continue to surround Antarctica. It looks at the value of scientific research, examining its increasing detrimental impact on the natural environment of the continent. The issue of tourism in Antarctica is also discussed, in addition to the threat that mining could pose to the environment, particularly if the ice continues to melt. Each example is illustrated with a case study that ties in with the KS3 citizenship curriculum under Unit 21: people and the environment. Part of the series: The Big Debate Login to post comments"}
{"text": "You better sharpen your pencil because this section of the ESL Writing Wizard is full of handwriting workbooks for your children to practice their penmanship with. The workbooks are based on interesting themes such as \"dinosaurs\" and \"the body\". There are 10 handwriting worksheets in each book. Each worksheet has a general knowledge fact about the theme for your child to trace and copy. Imagine how much they can learn while they write! Choose print or cursive fonts in D'Nealian or Zaner-Bloser styles, then print as many workbooks as you like! Best of all, they are all FREE! Click the links below to learn more about each topic and print your handwriting workbook. Each individual page will let you choose which writing style to use."}
{"text": "In 1934, Father Coughlin announced the formation of the National Union of Social Justice. At this time some observers claimed that Father Coughlin was the second most important political figure in the United States. It was estimated that Coughlin's radio broadcasts were getting an audience of 30 million people. He was also having to employ twenty-six secretaries to deal with the 400,000 letters a week he was receiving from his listeners. Listen to some of his historical speeches *There is a brief break in the middle."}
{"text": "Breast Cancer Screening - American Cancer Society Guidelines for Early Detection of Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer Screening Information - U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for Breast Cancer - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Statement on Mammography Screening, February 21, 2002 Cervical Cancer Screening Portal of Asian Language Cancer Information The Asian Pacific Islander Cancer Education Materials Tool (APICEM) is designed to help Asians and Pacific Islanders with limited English-speaking abilities gain access to information on how to reduce their risks of preventable malignancies, including cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, liver, lung, and stomach."}
{"text": "Perlite is an amorphous volcanic glass that has a relatively high water content, typically formed by the hydration of obsidian. It occurs naturally and has the unusual property of greatly expanding when heated sufficiently. Due to its low density and relatively low price, many commercial applications for perlite have developed. In the construction and manufacturing fields, it is used in lightweight plasters and mortars, insulation, ceiling tiles and filter aids. In horticulture it makes composts more open to air, while still having good water-retention properties; it makes a good medium for hydroponics. Perlite is also used in foundries, cryogenic insulations, as a lightweight aggregate in mortar (firestop) and in ceramics as a clay additive. In 2005, Greece was the top producer of perlite with at least one-third world share followed by China, USA, Japan and Turkey."}
{"text": "Tone Development for Flute by Emil Eck. For Flute. Method/Instruction; Woodwind - Flute Method or Collection. Book. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.EL00796). The attainment of a clear, radiant and beautiful tone is probably the most cherished aim of every flute student. As with any other wind instrument, tone production is the result of intensive slow and even legato playing and attained through regular and patient practice. With this object in mind, the author has prepared this volume of studies; short, melodious, and rhythmically as varied as possible considering the grade of the student."}
{"text": "Young people need faith. There is abundant evidence that children benefit from the moral compass provided by religious tradition. We acknowledge that faith can become an important part of a child's identity. Each of the major faiths breeds hope, optimism, compassion, and a belief in a better tomorrow. Scouting encourages each young person to begin a spiritual journey through the practice of his or her faith tradition. One of the key tenets of Scouting is \"duty to God\". While Scouting does not define religious belief for its members, it has been adopted by and works with youth programs of all major faiths."}
{"text": "Are you confused about what \u201cGreat Britain\u201d really is? Do you become perplexed when asked to discern the difference between Britain, England, and the U.K.? And what the heck is Wales!? (Apologies to Wales.) You are not alone! CGP Grey offers an entertaining explanation that both clears up the questions, and makes us feel less stupid for not understanding them in the first place. And you\u2019ll learn some stunning facts about the residuals of empire. Enjoy: And if that wasn\u2019t enough, here\u2019s Grey\u2019s historical rendering of how Scotland became a part of Great Britain."}
{"text": "Create your first Windows Store app using C++ Learn how to use C++ with XAML to create Windows Store apps. Here, we introduce essential code and concepts to help you use C++ to develop a Windows Store app that has a UI that's defined in Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML), and guide you through the steps to create the app step by step. This tutorial assumes that you are already somewhat familiar with C++, as well as basic programming concepts including object oriented design, user interface controls, and event handling. Here are key resources to help you get started with using C++ (including Visual C++ component extensions (C++/CX)) to develop Windows Store apps. Build date: 3/14/2013"}
{"text": "President John F. Kennedy said: \u201cLet us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation.\u201d This quote embodies the true spirit of learning, in that we should be acquiring knowledge for the betterment of society and not the propagation of self. In America, our current approach to education is in total contrast to this idea, as we have become a society that has yielded to promoting individual aspirations in the acquisition of knowledge. This trend has served to weaken our society and will ultimately lead to our demise if not corrected. To begin addressing any problem, one must recognize its root. The core of this crisis lies in the prevalent ideas that govern our society namely Materialism and Capitalism."}
{"text": "|Stay active and follow these important sports injury-prevention tips from National Rehabilitation Hospital during National Athletic Training month: - Always make sure there is an emergency plan in place - Drink seven to ten ounces of water or sports drink every ten to twenty minutes during exercise - Avoid tobacco, alcohol and other harmful drugs If you do get sidelined with an injury, be sure to consult with a certified athletic trainer. A certified athletic trainer specializes in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Learn more about sports-related services at NRH:"}
{"text": "Space shuttle Discovery's final voyage The space shuttle Discovery has taken off on its last flight when it was carried on top of a jumbo jet to a museum near Washington DC. It was bolted onto a modified jet for the flight from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida to the Smithsonian Institution at Dulles International Airport. The Discovery was first launched in 1984, and flew thirty-nine times in space, more than any other shuttle. The United States closed its space shuttle programme last year. The BBC's Anita McVeigh and Matthew Amroliwala described the take off as spectacular and memorable."}
{"text": "Seeing the Far Side of the Moon Name: david j dixon Date: 1993 - 1999 Why do we never see the dark side of the moon? Is it due to the rotation of the moon or which side is facing the sun or another Yes we can't see the far side of the Moon because the rotation of Moon about its axis and revolution around the Earth take exactly the same time. So we always get to see the same side of the Moon. The far side of the Moon is not dark, it faces the Sun as often as the near Click here to return to the Astronomy Archives Update: June 2012"}
{"text": "A cemetery should not be a scary place; it's a place to celebrate local history and interesting lives. The Cemetery Tours bring the community together as we learn history and recognize the contribution of those who came before us. For the past five years, in collaboration with Gouverneur's Riverside Cemetery, the Museum has sponsored a tour of selected monuments. As the tour visits each monument, we learn about the contributions of the person it commemorates. The History of Riverside Cemetery Large map of Riverside Cemetery, 1883."}
{"text": "Designed by municipal architect F D Meadows, the City Hall building was built between 1926 and 1929, and was originally known as the Municipal Building. The City Hall was the scene of many important events in the history of Singapore. It was here that Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the surrender of the Japanese forces on behalf of the allied forces and the first Prime Minister of independent Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew and members of his Cabinet, took their Oaths of Allegiance and Oaths of Office. The data provided here is based on the facts and research using available sources. As the data is made available on \"as is\" basis and subject to change anytime. This website shall not be liable for any discrepancy found in the data on our site and actual figures."}
{"text": "Our Town Przysucha Students from Secondary Schools in Przysucha, who also participate in the GLOBE Program (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Geographic focus: Poland / Town of Przysucha Date completed: 2005 Climate strongly influences a region\u2019s culture. A team of students from Przysucha, Poland, recorded and analyzed their town\u2019s temperature from 2000 to 2002. They found that the minimum monthly temperatures rose over the years in which records were taken. The team also created a topographic map of the region surrounding the town of Przysucha. Topics / keywords: Climate; Temperature Fluctuations Project (pdf - 1.3MB)"}
{"text": "|How Big Are the Canyons on Mars? (title provided or enhanced by cataloger)| This interactive activity lets you superimpose familiar objects onto images of some of the canyons on Mars so you can get an idea of just how big they are. The objects include a school bus, stadium, Texas, Hawaii, and the contiguous US. Informative feedback makes the activity educational as well as fun. Intended for grade levels: Type of resource: Cost / Copyright: Copyright 2003, MarsQuest Online DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-002 This resource is part of 'MarsQuest Online' Resource contact / Creator / Publisher: Principal Investigator: Daniel Barstow TERC, Center for Earth and Space Science Education"}
{"text": "A spacesuit is an article of protective clothing worn by astronauts when they travel into outer space or into the upper atmosphere. Spacesuits are completely sealed, so that an astronaut can survive in the harsh, cold, and airless environment of space. Spacesuits have their own heating and cooling systems and a radio communication system. Spacesuits also provide a supply of fresh air for the astronauts to breathe and create a normal atmospheric pressure. Spacesuits cover the entire body, and they have gloves for the hands and a helmet for the head, including a clear visor for the face. Astronauts wear spacesuits when they fly in the space shuttle, rockets, or space stations."}
{"text": "Students using Key to Measurement will enjoy a variety of hands-on experiences related to the English system of measurement. Group projects are included, in addition to numerous individual activities. - Book 1: English Units of Length - Book 2: Measuring Length and Perimeter Using English Units - Book 3: Finding Area and Volume Using English Units - Book 4: English Units for Weight, Capacity, Temperature, and Time - Answers available separately View sample pages. Note: Key to... workbooks are now published by McGraw-Hill Education and available for purchase at MHEonline.com. If you're a customer in a U.S. territory or outside the United States, find ordering information here."}
{"text": "The Flu vaccine helps shield healthy adults from the virus, but children and the elderly aren't well protected by it, scientists reported today. Possibly Related Links - Student Dies From Flu, Vaccination Effectiveness Questioned | Daily Health Report - Zinc Helps Prevent Pneumonia In The Elderly : Kevin Trudeau Show - India halt vaccine programmes after the deaths of four children :: Weekly Blitz - More HIV 'cured': first a baby, now 14 adults - health - 14 March 2013 - New Scientist - Popular radio host announces 'vaccine buyback' program to protect children from deadly jabs"}
{"text": "Last Titanic Survivor Dies At 97 Millvina Dean was nine weeks old when the liner sank after hitting an iceberg in the early hours of 15 April 1912, on its maiden voyage from Southampton. The disaster resulted in the deaths of 1,517 people in the north Atlantic, largely due to a lack of lifeboats. Miss Dean, who remembered nothing of the fateful journey, died on Sunday at the care home in Hampshire where she lived. Her family had been travelling in third class to America, where they hoped to start a new life and open a tobacconist's shop in Kansas City. Source & Full Story To learn how to use GeneaNet, please read the \"GeneaNet First Steps\" pages.First Steps To ask for help on any topic related to the GeneaNet website, to report a bug and to make a suggestion, please go to our forum.Forum Questions not related to blog notes will not be answered here. Many thanks for your comprehension."}
{"text": "The snowdrop is a woodland bulb, and is happiest in moist, lightly shaded situations. The bulbs grow in tight masses, and, where happy, will naturalize and spread over large areas, covering considerable ground. Several small colonies have been established under the quince trees in Bonnefont Cloister and will be left to spread undisturbed. The thick, tough tips of the leaves help the snowdrop to push up through the soil and snow, while protecting the flower heads. Maude Grieve compares the leaf tip to \u201ca delicate nail on a green finger.\u201d The buds are held erect when the perce-neige emerges from the ground, but the open flowers will hang their heads downward."}
{"text": "Implies[p, q] represents the logical implication . Implies[p, q] is equivalent to !p || q. Implies[p, q] can be input in StandardForm and InputForm as p q. The character can be entered as => or \\[Implies]. See The Mathematica Book: Section 3.4.10. See also: LogicalExpand, If. THIS IS DOCUMENTATION FOR AN OBSOLETE PRODUCT. SEE THE DOCUMENTATION CENTER FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION."}
{"text": "a new study finds water exercise provides an effective aerobic workout. canadian researchers had healthy participants do exercise tests on both land and water cycles -- gradually increasing their intensity. their maximum oxygen consumption -- which measures the quality of the workout -- was almost the same on both types of cycles. in fact, the participants' blood pumped more efficiently while in the water. researchers say water workouts are a great alternative for people who are overweight, have joint injuries or suffer from arthritis."}
{"text": "Scientists say a newly discovered asteroid will whiz harmlessly past Earth on Wednesday, the second close encounter in a month. The small space rock dubbed 2009 FH will fly within 49,000 miles of the Earth's surface at 5:17 a.m. Pacific. Don Yeomans, who heads NASA's Near-Earth Object Program, says there's no chance of an impact. The asteroid, measuring 43 feet and 95 feet across, was spotted Monday night by the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona. An asteroid this size usually comes this close to Earth every few months. Wednesday's flyby will be farther away than another asteroid close call earlier this month. That asteroid about the size of one that blasted Siberia a century ago came within 41,000 miles of Earth."}
{"text": "|Lesser Goldfinch Carduelis psaltria (aka Dark-backed Goldfinch, Spinus psaltria, Astragalinus psaltria) Colombian name: Jilguero Aliblanco |Ot\u00fan-Quimbaya, Risaralda, Colombia The Lesser Goldfinch is distributed from the western USA through Central America to Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. There is a distribution map at NatureServe. It is found in semi-open areas and farmland but tends to favour drier areas. |The male is glossy black above and yellow below with a white patch on the wing and white at the base of the tail. The female is olive above, yellow-olive below but also shows the white patch on the wing. The song is a rambling series of notes. |If you do not see a menu on the left, you may have arrived at this page from another site. Please click Home to get to my main page.|"}
{"text": "Meditation must begin with lulling the physical senses into quiescence. We cannot begin to put the mind at ease unless we have earlier put the body at ease; and we cannot make the intellect inactive unless we have earlier made the senses inactive. The first reward and sign of success, marking the close of the first stage, is a feeling of lightness in the body, of numbness in the legs and hands, of having no weight and being as light as air. This shows a successful detachment from the thought of the body. After this, the second stage opens, wherein a deep intense half-trancelike absorption in the mind itself is to be achieved, and wherein the body is utterly forgotten. -- Notebooks Category 4: Elementary Meditation > Chapter 1: Preparatory > # 232"}
{"text": "Q: Our subdivision got hit by the tornado a few weeks ago. It did considerable damage to the small trees in our yard. What are the chances that they\u2019ll survive and stay healthy if we straighten them up and secure them in an upright position? A: If they are leaning because the trunks were bent, you can stake them upright for a couple of years. But if their root systems are half-way out of the ground, you \u2018ll need to excavate under the roots to allow each tree to settle back down so the trunk is in a vertical position. These will also need to be staked for a couple of years until anchor roots can regrow. Tags For This Article: trees"}
{"text": "are skin tests for allergy? Using diluted extracts from specific allergens, the physician will prick, scratch, or inject the skin of the allergic person to determine the level of IgE antibodies. When the test is positive, a small red, raised area, called a wheal, will appear. The reddened area around the wheal is called a flare. The physician uses the information from the skin test to find the most appropriate treatment for each patient."}
{"text": "A SO-DIMM is about half the length of a regular size DIMM. This allows greater flexibility in designing the memory slots for laptops. Many laptops have a user-accessible section that houses the SO-DIMMs, which make it easy to upgrade the computer's RAM. If the RAM chips were full size DIMMs, this type of design would be harder to incorporate and would likely increase the size of the laptop. The first SO-DIMMs used 72 pins (or connectors) and supported 32-bit data transfers. Modern SO-DIMMs, however, typically use 144 pins, which allows for the same 64-bit transfers that a regular size DIMM does. While SO-DIMMs are used primarily in laptops, some desktop computers with small form factors also use SO-DIMMs to reduce the overall size of the case. However, when size is not an issue, regular DIMMs are typically used because they are a more cost-effective solution."}
{"text": "fruits Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes etc. one of the most concentrated sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C increases the number of chemical messengers - specially interferon - which are vitally important in the process of fighting infection. - Antibiotics are powerless against cold which is caused by a virus. A three day high anti oxidant diet may help zap it out. - D - limonene, in citrous skin, can leach into the juice and may detoxify cancer promoters. - Carotenoids may also fight cancer which is present in the above foods. - Another phytochemical - flavonoids act as antioxidant and may inhibit blood clotting. - These fruits are rich in vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant) and fibre"}
{"text": "Palestrina served as organist and singer from 1544 in the city of Palestrina; he had begun his career as a boy chorister in the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, a city to which he returned in 1551 to assume the post of Maestro of the Chapel Giulia at St. Peter's. Palestrina was a member of the Cappella Sistina but was required to drop out when he married in 1555. That same year he became Maestro di cappella at the church of St. John Lateran, and the following year he became director of concerts at Cardinal Ippolito's villa. Palestrina composed 105 Masses, more than 250 motets, Magnificats, other sacred music, and some secular madrigals. Bach is known to have arranged one of Palestrina's Missa sine nomine for voices and instruments."}
{"text": "Since the overthrow of the Siam monarchy in 1932, the Thai military has dominated Thailand's unstable government. On October 14, 1973, more than one hundred students protesting military rule at Thammasat University were killed by government forces, resulting in the appointment of a prime minister and a brief period of parliamentary democracy. In October 1976, the military forcefully regained control of the government, polarizing the country politically and strengthening the Thai democratic movement which protested elitist military rule, U.S. government and military involvement in Thailand, and human rights violations. Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives."}
{"text": "Almost from the moment the royal Son was born, the royal houses of Brantee and Pooqla began fighting over matters of succession. As the year of royal mufting progressed, the peace became increasingly fragile, and it looked as if war would break out in earnest the moment the boy emerged from Nog's pouch. To everyone's surprise, triplets emerged instead -- a son, a daughter, and a mufter: the Triplets of Saint Nog. Despite the fact that the most rational explanation of the event was that Nog had snuck another couple of infants in with the royal boy, the event was hailed as a miracle, and the ensuing 76-year peace resulted in the birth of the Empire of Brantee-Pooqla. The Brantee-Pooqlans then waged war across an entire continent, dragging their neighbors kicking and screaming into a golden age of commerce, art, and lots of taxes."}
{"text": "Myelin is an insulating layer that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances. The purpose of the myelin sheath is to allow rapid and efficient transmission of impulses along the nerve cells. If the myelin is damaged, the impulses are disrupted. This can cause diseases like multiple sclerosis. Reviewed By: Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network."}
{"text": "Web edition: October 12, 2012 In the muck beneath the ocean floor, there\u2019s something alive. Lots of somethings. But don\u2019t worry: You'll never see them. Instead, these tiny, one-celled germs are content to hunker down in very old clay, for a very long time, eating just enough to stay alive. \u201cThese organisms are so different from anything we know,\u201d says Hans Roy, a biologist from Aarhus University in Denmark. He has been studying microbes that live beneath the Pacific Ocean, near the equator. Recently, he and other scientists published a study in the journal Science that contained a surprising observation: These organisms may live for an astonishingly long time \u2014 perhaps millions of years."}
{"text": "Can science put a value on art? Brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder affect tens of thousands of US veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is known that art therapies can help with the psychological effects of these invisible wounds, but can they promote physical healing? A top military hospital near Washington is conducting the first comprehensive clinical tests to find out how art works. The National Intrepid Center of Excellence is carrying out the study as part of a broader effort to measure the value of creative endeavours in all stages of human development. The BBC's Jane O'Brien went to the new military medical facility at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, to find out more."}
{"text": "Ensuring the future of agriculture through the genetic conservationand promotion of endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a nonprofit membership organization working to protect nearly 200 breeds of livestock and poultry from extinction. Included are asses, cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys. Founded in 1977, the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is the pioneer organization in the U.S. working to conserve historic breeds and genetic diversity in livestock. We hope you'll browse through these pages and learn more about the diverse and valuable agricultural heritage that is ours to enjoy and to steward. Enter the ALBC Heritage Chicken Starter Kit Giveaway (Click here)"}
{"text": "A vaginal speculum is a metal or plastic device used during a pelvic exam. It is inserted into the vagina to open up and hold apart the sides, which allows the examiner to see the opening to the uterus (cervix). A speculum is often used to collect samples of cervical cells for a Pap test (a screening test for cervical cancer). The health professional may also use a speculum to collect tissue samples from and examine the inside of the vagina. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org Find out what women really need. Most Popular Topics Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "I Am the Artist! by Dawn Anderson - Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introducing age-appropriate vocabulary. - The repetitive language, structure, and rhyming patterns help children decipher words. - Word lists at the back of each book help build reading vocabularies. Grades K-4 Social Studies Standards - Describe ways in which language, stories, folktales, music, and artistic creations serve as expressions of culture and influence behavior of people living in a particular culture. Individual Development and Identity: IV - Explore factors that contribute to one's personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions. what readers are saying What do you think? Write your own comment on this book! Write a Comment recent publishing history"}
{"text": "Rokeby would also become famous during the years leading up to the Civil War. Rowland Thomas and Rachel Gilpin Robinson were devout Quakers and radical abolitionists, according to the museum. They sheltered fugitive slaves at the Addison County farm during the the 1830s and 1840s. Williamson revealed the \"before and after\" daguerreotype of Thomas Richardson Robinson. The 19th-century image of the patriarch of the Rokeby Robinsons \"is amazing,\" she said. \"Conservation of the image was funded by an American Heritage Preservation Grant offered through the Institute for Museum and Library Services in a joint effort with the Bank of America Foundation,\" Williamson noted."}
{"text": "The definition of a district court is a federal trial court in a U.S. judicial district that hears cases that arise under federal laws, or a court of general jurisdiction (the right to hear both federal and non-federal cases).(noun) A federal court in the state of California where a judge hears cases that arise under federal laws such as non-payment of taxes is an example of a district court. See district court in Webster's New World College Dictionary See district court in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Learn more about district court"}
{"text": "Fly on the wall |This article does not cite any references or sources. (December 2009)| Fly-on-the-wall is a style of documentary-making used in filmmaking and television production. The name derived from the idea that events are seen candidly, as a fly on a wall might see them. In the purest form of fly-on-the-wall documentary-making, the camera crew works as unobtrusively as possible; however, it is also common for participants to be interviewed, often by an off-camera voice. See also |This article related to film or motion picture terminology is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "Nauset Lighthouse. Located within the Cape Cod National Seashore, Nauset Light is one of the most famous lighthouses on the east coast. Originally built in 1887, it was moved to Eastham from Chatham in 1923 to replace the Three Sisters. The upper portion of the beacon was painted red in 1940 to distinguish it from Highland and Chatham lights. Nauset Light was in danger of being lost to erosion, and in 1993 the Coast Guard proposed decommissioning the light. The light was saved, however, by the Nauset Light Preservation Society, which financed a project to move the light further inland and was finally completed in 1996. This working lighthouse is visible 16 miles out to sea."}
{"text": "Catching the Kingfish The kingfish is caught on the same tackle, from New Jersey southward along the coast to Texas. It grows to a weight of twelve pounds. In northern waters the kingfish is not the same as these southern fish and does not get as large, seldom going over five pounds, and usually much smaller. For these common bass tackle may be used. The bait may be sand worm, shedder crab, shrimp or clam. The fishing is done from an anchored boat near rocky places. Brooks, Lake. The Science of Fishing. Columbus, OH: A.R. Harding, 1912. Print. |Are you aware that Google is offering +1 to Everyone? Share your +1 with Every One of Your Friends by looking for the +1 on websites everywhere!\" | If you liked this site, click Order Online 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year"}
{"text": "No user score yet- Be the first to review! - Summary: Introducing the game of \"The ten\"The purpose of the game: Clear field of numbers.Rules: On the field there are numbers. Your figures, you can substitute the buyout, there are in turn increases from 1 to 9 and so the circle. Substitute its figure to the figures of the field, thus, to form a pair of numbers the amount which is equal to ten digits or a couple with the same values??.Example: 6 + 4 = 10 or 6 = 6Clear the box is very easy to clean but with a mind to get more points, we must try.\u2026 Expand"}
{"text": "BTR-60PA armored personnel carrier Definition/Scope: Russian made armored personnel carrier introduced in 1966. It has a crew of two and a troop carrying capacity of eight. Its main armament is a heavy machine gun. It has been produced in several variants and is in use in at least 33 countries. Broader Terms:BTR armored personnel carriers Related Terms:BTR-141 armored personnel carriers"}
{"text": "square. Using large needles, they added decorative stitching. I helped them around one of their ran the foot pedal of the machine while I guided the fabric by The finished quilts werevaried and beautiful. All students were wholly engaged in the entire unit. Through the process of creating a quilt, first and second graders learned about art, history, and culture in an immediate and visceral way. By examining the culture of another community, students learn to value their own community\u2019s cultural expression. Thea Storz is a teacher at Brighton Elementary and East Haven School in Kirby, Students demonstrate how history, culture, and the visual arts can influence each other in making and studying works of art."}
{"text": "How can diabetics prevent hearing loss? Hearing loss is more common among those who suffer from diabetes. According to the Mayo Clinic, over time poor blood sugar control can damage the blood vessels and nerves in the ear that help people hear. If you have diabetes, look for these symptoms outlined by the Mayo Clinic to see if your hearing is diminishing: - Turning the volume up louder on your radio or TV - Struggle to follow conversations between multiple people - Think people are mumbling - Ask people to repeat what they said - Struggle to hear in crowded, noisy places Diabetics are urged to control their blood sugar to help prevent hearing loss, as well as seek advice from your doctors if you feel your hearing is diminishing. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed."}
{"text": "As a part of our project we want to publish instructions of how to develop on the Beagle Board with Android. Our guide consits of three essential parts. - Platform Porting, in here we explain what customisations we made to the Android source to run it on the Beagle Board. Kernel, Android adjustments, etc. - Developing on an Embedded System, in here we discuss how to set up the cross-compiling toolchain and give instructions of how to speed up the development process of applications. Folder structure, NFS for Root File System, etc. - Programm for Android the native way, this section contains information about how to build native applications as well as how to compile and run shared / static C-Libraries. Libusb, lsusb, etc."}
{"text": "$10.00 Strategies of Decision Making Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning The Eight Elements of Thought and the Eight Elements of reasoning both have eight parts, but there are really only four. For example, Point of View and Assumptions are two aspects of the same thing. Re-organize the eight elements of thought and reasoning into four categories. Briefly describe each category. Include the characteristics of the original eight elements in your descriptions. - This tutorial was purchased 3 times and rated No Rating by students like you. - Posted on Jan. 14, 2013 at 09:48:09AM thought and reasoning.docx (13K) (Preview)"}
{"text": "In textiles, pile is the raised surface or nap of a fabric, which is made of upright loops or strands of yarn. Examples of pile textiles are carpets, corduroy, velvet, plush, and Turkish towels. The word is derived from Latin pilus for \"hair\" The surface and the yarn in these fabrics also called \"pile\". In particular \"pile length\" or \"pile depth\" refer to the length of the yarn strands (half-length of the loops). The types of pile include - loop pile - uncut pile - cut pile - knotted pile - tufted pile - woven pile - cord pile - twist pile - \"Pile.\" The Oxford English Dictionay. 2nd ed. 1989. - \"pile\", Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House, Inc. Retrieved 10 September 2007. - \"Pile,\" Online Etymology Dictionary. Douglas Harper, Historian. retrieved from dictionary.com 10 September 2007."}
{"text": "Folding paper in half. Measuring equal distance. Cutting in a straight line. Scissors, ruler, colored paper, stapler, twine 1) Begin with a piece of paper that measures 12 x 12 inches. 3) Using a ruler and a pencil, make lines one inch apart from fold to about an inch from the edge. 4) Start at the fold to make your cuts. Do not cut to the end of the page. Leave an inch or so margin. 6) Roll your paper into a cylinder\u2014you will begin to see the lantern taking shape! 7) Staple the top and bottom together 8) Cut a strip 1 inch x 12 inches long for the handle; secure with a stapler at the top of your lantern. 9) Use twine to string them together."}
{"text": "The FBI Laboratory still conducts microscopic hair comparisons. There is no reason to believe the FBI Laboratory employed \u201cflawed\u201d forensic techniques. The validity of the science of microscopic hair comparison is not at issue; however, based on recent cases, the FBI and Department of Justice are committed to undertaking a review of historical cases that occurred prior to the regular use of mitochondrial DNA testing to ensure that FBI testimony at trial properly reflects the bounds of the underlying science. In 1996, the FBI implemented mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis to be used in conjunction with microscopic hair comparisons. Both the microscopic hair technique and mtDNA testing can contribute valuable information and, when combined, provide a stronger analysis."}
{"text": "The Mint and BEP have a rich history. Soon after the Constitution\u2019s ratification, Secretary Hamilton personally prepared plans for a national Mint. On April 2, 1792, an Act of Congress established the first United States Mint facility in Philadelphia (the first federal building erected under the Constitution) and established the U.S. legal tender system, ordering the creation of gold, silver and copper coinage ranging in value from $10 to half of a penny. This is also when the eagle design on United States coins was authorized. Today, the United States Mint operates six facilities across the United States \u2013 each of which performs unique functions. Facilities include the Headquarters in Washington, DC; production facilities in Philadelphia, PA; West Point, NY; Denver, CO; and San Francisco, CA; and the United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, KY."}
{"text": "The Texas Coastal Monitoring Program engages people who live along the coast in the study of their natural environment. High school students, teachers, and scientists work together to gain a better understanding of dune and beach dynamics on the Texas coast. Scientists from The University of Texas at Austin provide the tools and training needed for scientific investigation. Students and teachers learn how to measure the topography, map the vegetation line and shoreline, and observe weather and wave conditions. By participating in an actual research project, the students obtain an enhanced science education. Furthurmore, public awareness of coastal processes and the Texas Coastal Management Program is heightened through this program. The students' efforts also provide coastal communities with valuable data on their changing shoreline."}
{"text": "|Video Release:||19 Oct 2010| |See Canadian Ratings| |How We Determine Our Grades| After watching a movie with your children or students, we encourage parents and teachers to look for education opportunities to teach with movies. Here are a few discussion topics that can help with lesson plans or teaching in the home. What rarely seen creatures does this film introduce to audiences?Does a greater knowledge of sea life impact one\u2019s interest in preserving it? What individual things can you do to improve the state of the ocean? What is the order of the food chain for these animals? What happens when one chain in the link disappears?"}
{"text": "On January 20, 1863, General Ambrose Burnside, commander of the Union\u2019s Army of the Potomac, tried to march on Richmond. In part, Burnside was seeking to reverse the sting of the Battle of Fredericksburg, a largely one-sided engagement in the previous month that had seen appalling Union casualties. At Fredericksburg, Burnside had foolishly attempted to penetrate a highly fortified Confederate position. This time, Burnside hoped to lure Robert E. Lee\u2019s forces out into the open. But Burnside\u2019s most formidable opponent in late January was not Lee, but driving rain and mud that slowed his army\u2019s march to a crawl. Attempts to ford a critical river ended in failure. Accepting the inevitable, Burnside marched his army home, facing Confederate taunts and sharpshooters along the way."}
{"text": "Rules & Regs by Jeffrey G. Gilmore and Karen E. Harrison Recent discoveries of high levels of radon gas in many homes in the Northeast have led the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to propose rule-making on radon in drinking water, and to issue guidelines on radon detection and elimination. Radon gas forms when uranium and radium deposits, which are found naturally in soil, decay. According to A. James Barnes, deputy administrator of the EPA, radon contamination may be responsible for nearly 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. The EPA estimates that up to 12 percent of the homes in the U.S. have unsafe radon levels. In fact, tests for radon are now frequently conducted prior to the sale or"}
{"text": "Message is a precise encapsulation of a position or idea. \"Message\" takes its original form from the metaphor of communication being personal: someone is moved when they feel they are being spoken to directly, as in \"send them a message\" or \"if you want to send a message, use Western Union.\" In the era of mass broadcasting, creating message while still being generic enough to be widely disseminated became the focus of political advertising. In the present message is most effective when ordinary people want to retransmit that message. This means that attaching message in the form of a meme - which people want to spread - is part of the dynamics of political discourse. (See Viral Marketting)."}
{"text": "Ask an Eye M.D. Answer Archive Is there only one kind of cataract? Cataract is simply a clouding of the lens of the eye that sits behind the pupil. Cataracts can be due to such things as age (the majority) or trauma, and babies can even be born with a congenital type of cataract. We often grade them by how they look and where in the lens they occur\u2014such as cortical, nuclear sclerotic, posterior subcapsular etc. However, the removal process is pretty much the same for all types. Answered by: Jeffrey Whitman, MD Have a question that hasn't been answered yet? Ask it! Search for Questions & Answers Meet Our Experts - Your questions are answered by more than two dozen members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who volunteer their time with EyeSmart."}
{"text": "Expansion on the concept: You wish to know why? When ever you pluralize a word that ends in a long vowel sound, such as 'antenna', the ending is changed to a long 'e' sound ('eee'). So, antenna becomes antennae, and virus becomes viri (exception to the case are words like banana and cacti. It's pronounced 'cac-aye'. There are specific cases when the end is pronounced 'eee', and what these cases are, I do not know). Now, take radius... you have an 'i' that you must pronounce; ray-dee-us The plural form should be, according to the rule, 'ray-dee'; however, there is still that extra 'i', thus, it becomes 'ray-dee-aye' With virus, there is no extra 'i', thus, instead of being pronounced 've-ree-aye', it's pronounced 've-ree'."}
{"text": "So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, as well as the burial cloth that had been around Jesus\u2019 head. The cloth was folded up by itself, separate from the linen. Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. Why did John choose to mention three times that he beat Peter to the tomb?"}
{"text": "Coral Reef Survival From Web Page: \"Nature can be a dangerous place, and coral reefs are no exception. The abundance of marine life found near reefs attracts many predators. Survival means avoiding predators, and there are many different and successful strategies for doing so. Some fish are very well camouflaged. Others are fast swimmers that depend on speed. Fish also swim together in schools to present a confusing target to their enemies. These and other remarkable survival strategies are presented in this colorful and interesting book.\" Part of the Colors of the Sea Series. Ages 4-8. Hard Back. Large Type. Color Photographs. Size: 7 5/8\" x 7 1/8\" This item is not currently in the ICRIN Library. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.org if you would like to donate a copy."}
{"text": "The term \"fetal adenoma\" has long occupied a place in the literature on the thyroid gland. The first use of this term is generally credited to W\u00f6lfler,1 who in 1883 used it to designate certain nodular tumors of the thyroid gland, which he thought arose from fetal cell rests. With an advance in knowledge, however, the concept of a fetal origin for these nodules has largely been discarded, although through usage the term persists in the literature. Today it has come to designate a distinctive type of nodule, on the general features of which most observers are agreed. While a detailed description of a typical \"fetal adenoma\" will be given later (fig. 1), a few of its distinctive features may be cited here. Such a nodule is discrete, circumscribed, encapsulated and of variable size, occurring alone or multiply and presenting to the unaided eye a dull gray homogeneous substance"}
{"text": "table of contents Aminoglycosides are a group of antibiotics that are effective against certain types \u2026 Biology Articles \u00bb Molecular Biology \u00bb Aminoglycoside \u00bb Apramycin The novel aminoglycoside antibiotic apramycin is shown to be a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in bacteria both in vivo and in vitro. In cell-free systems from Escherichia coli programmed with poly(U), apramycin induces translation errors, as assayed by incorporation of leucine, isoleucine and serine, although this effect occurs only to a limited extent. Apramycin inhibits the translocation step of protein synthesis both in vivo, in protoplasts of Bacillus megaterium, and in vitro, in cell-free systems from E. coli. It is proposed that this is the primary inhibitory effect of the drug. rating: 4.06 from 18 votes | updated on: 24 Feb 2008 | views: 27494 |"}
{"text": "This image from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, highlights the dust that speckles the Andromeda galaxy's spiral arms. It shows light seen by the longest-wavelength infrared detectors on WISE (12-micron light has been color coded orange, and 22-micron light, red). The hot dust, which is being heated by newborn stars, traces the spidery arms all the way to the center of the galaxy. Telltale signs of young stars can also be seen in the centers of Andromeda's smaller companion galaxies, M32 and M110. Andromeda, also called M31, is 2.5 million light-years away, and is the nearest large neighbor to our Milky Way galaxy. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA"}
{"text": "Photos and VideosMore Photos and Videos A conservation group recently announced that the Northern White Rhino of Africa are possibly extinct in the wild. San Diego Safari Park has two of these rhinoceros, which are some of the only ones left on the planet. There are only seven or eight total in the world, with four in Kenya and one or two in the Czech Republic, according to San Diego Zoo officials. The International Union for Conservation of Nature said the Western Black Rhino of Africa is officially extinct, with another species called the Javan Rhino most likely being extinct. \u201cWe've been very successful with breeding rhinos at the Safari Park,\u201d San Diego Zoo official Jenny Mehlow told NBC San Diego. The rhino population at Safari Park is also comprised of Southern White Rhinos and Greater One-Horned Rhinos."}
{"text": "In 1972 a large deposit of pottery and other finds from the mid-fifth century B.C. were found in a pit just west of the Royal Stoa in the Athenian Agora. It contained many fragments of figured pottery, more than half of which were large drinking vessels. 21 fragments were inscribed with a graffito known to be a mark of public ownership. The authors conclude that the pottery is refuse from one of the public dining facilities which served the magistrates of Classical Athens. The volume examines the archaeological context and chronology of the deposit and gives a detailed analysis of all the finds. A complete catalogue arranges the finds by type and in chronological order."}
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{"text": "Young environmental scientists will enjoy testing the principles of wind, water, and solar energy with the authentic generators included in this kit. Designed for use indoors and out, the modules allow students to witness the generation of energy from renewable and sustainable resources. So your students can easily observe and record the power generated, four interchangeable monitors show differing outputs from the various heads that fit into a common base. An exciting, tactile experience, this kit develops a concrete understanding of energy resources. Includes a teacher's guide with suggested activities. Made of high-impact plastic, the base is 7\" x 10\", the maximum height is 20\", monitors are 3\" in diameter and the kit includes 20 feet of clear tubing for the water module."}
{"text": "Section: A collection of standard strin (3stap) Updated: March 2013 Return to Main Contents function::substr - Returns a substring the string to take a substring from starting position of the extracted string (first character is 0) length of string to return Returns the substring of the given string at the given start position with the given length (or smaller if the length of the original string is less than start + length, or length is bigger than MAXSTRINGLEN). This document was created by using the manual pages. Time: 09:58:16 GMT, March 20, 2013"}
{"text": "Alternative forms Latin caespes (\u201cturf\u201d). - (botany) Having the form of a piece of turf, i.e. many stems from one rootstock or from many entangled rootstocks or roots. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster\u2019s Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing. - Feminine plural form of cespitoso"}
{"text": "At a certain latitude in the northern hemisphere, the number d of hours of daylight in each day of the year is taken to be d=A+Bsinkt\u00b0, where A, B, k are positive constants and t is the time in days after the spring equinox. Assuming that the number of hours of daylight follows an annual cycle of 365 days, find the value of k, giving your answer correct to 3 decimal places. Ok I'm not really sure where to start here, any hints would be appreciated. Am I supposed to use -1<sinkt\u00b0<1 ? how to i fit in the 365 day with t?"}
{"text": "The pioneers in \"Pioneers! O Pioneers!\" are some seriously outdoorsy folk. Imagine flannels, work boots, and hats. Definitely hats. They don't sit around in plush chairs in fancy towns. No! They sleep on the hard ground and march across mountains and passes; they seize hold of and explore the world. This exploration also involves conquering parts of nature: felling trees, digging mines and making roads. They're not afraid to get dirty, and get the job done. The relationship between the pioneers and the natural world is primarily antagonistic. Nature's the enemy, and it must be conquered. Although our speaker rejoices in the felling of forests and digging of mines, he clearly appreciates wilderness. In fact, he seems to dislike places that are too civilized precisely because they don't provide the opportunity to encounter the wildness and beauty of the natural world."}
{"text": "Military History | Portuguese Colonial War Portuguese Colonial War 1961-74 Posted 10 Jul 2009 Portugal was the first European country to arrive in Africa and the last to leave. Between 1961 and 1974 Portugal conducted three simultaneous campaigns in Guinea-Bissau, Angola and Mozambique - collectively called the Portuguese Colonial War (Guerra Colonial) or Overseas War (Guerra do Ultramar). It was Portugal's first major war since World War I. The Colonial War was small scale and involved the Portuguese manning and supplying fortified posts whilst trying to locate and destroy small guerrilla bands. Both sides used ambushes; the insurgents ambushing the Portuguese convoys and the Portuguese intervention units (unidades de interven\u00e7o) ambushing the insurgent incursion groups. Portuguese Commandoes Skirmish with Insurgents"}
{"text": "''Give me blood, I will give you freedom \", the slogan for the country's independence Braahrma sentence as the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to India's independence struggle from outside the country. His voice was so stunning that thousands of his appeal to their supreme sacrifice would be ready. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose A\u0901grejoan before leaving the country themselves and their country was declared free and independent Indian government established the Indian National Army. A\u0901grejoan Zonckara dust in the eyes of World War II, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose left Germany. Then they organize Indians living outside the country committed to freedom of the country. Indian National Army formed a new revolution he initiated against A\u0901grejoan."}
{"text": "Measure the distance from the observer to target. |You also need|| A Rangefinder is a device used to measure the distance from the observer to target. A rangefinder may use radar, sonar or lasers to measure distance. It takes the slot of the Binoculars. - The Rangefinder has a NVG implemented in it (Press N). Using the Range Finder (Click image to enlarge)"}
{"text": "|Radiation Oncology Medical Dosimetrists| Dosimetrists carefully calculate the dose of radiation to make sure the tumor gets enough radiation. Using computers, they develop a number of treatment plans that can best destroy the tumor while sparing normal tissue. Since treatment plans are often very complex, dosimetrists work with the radiation oncologist and the medical physicist to choose the treatment plan that is right for you. Many dosimetrists start as radiation therapists and then, with very intensive training, become dosimetrists. Others are graduates of one- to two-year dosimetry programs. They are certified by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board."}
{"text": "Target: Grades 3-6 Length: 6 minutes 30 seconds Cartoon characters from The Space Place, NASA's award-winning Web site for kids, present their own talk show from the Space Place Clubhouse. In this episode, their guest is Dr. Chris Martin, a professor at CalTech and leader of the NASA space mission GALEX. The goal of \"Space Place Live!\" is to introduce kids to the human, down-to-Earth side of real scientists and engineers working in the space program. Each guest is presented as a passionate and accomplished role model for every child interested in science or engineering. Kids will hear about how Dr. Martin has taken his love of map-making and exploration and uses it to map out and explore the birth of galaxies.This program was first broadcast on NASA TV Education File Schedule November 1, 2004."}
{"text": "Definition of Wisdom tooth Wisdom tooth: One of the large molars in the very back of the jaw. The human jaw has changed in size over the course of evolution, and wisdom teeth are no longer needed, but they continue to erupt in many individuals. If the jaw is too small to accommodate them, they may cause pain or crowd other teeth out of position. The wisdom teeth may need to be surgically removed.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 3/30/2012 WebMD Oral Health Get tips for a healthy mouth."}
{"text": "If I know that 10,000+ gallons of water were going to be dropped at a single point how could I model where it would flow. I would prefer something that worked in ArcGIS and could create a layer. ESRI has a good support section on hydrologic analysis. Also, there is a pretty good video tutorial here on how to create drainage networks in ArcMap. The attached image from ESRI shows a stream network created using ArcMap's hydrologic tools and a digital elevation model (DEM) available from USGS Earth Explorer."}
{"text": "First Steps with Embedded Systems This book is intended to fill the need for an intermediate-level overview of programming microcontrollers using the C programming language. It is aimed specifically at two groups of readers who have different, yet overlapping needs. The first group is familiar with C, but requires an examination of the general nature of microcontrollers\u2014what they are, how they behave and how best to use the C language to program them. The second group of readers is familiar with microcontrollers, but is new to the C programming language and wishes to use C for microcontroller development projects. First Steps with Embedded Systems is useful both as an introduction to microcontroller programming for intermediate-level post-secondary programs and as a guide for developers coping with the growth and change of the microcontroller industry."}
{"text": "Step 1. Select a Topic Think of a subject you are interested in and would like to know more about. Based on the requirements for your assignment, think of several ideas or issues within that subject. Browse Library Subject Guides for examples of resources by subject. Start by exploring Library databases which offer lists of current topics: - Opposing Viewpoints - click on \"Issues\" from the top menu bar - CQ Researcher - click on \"Browse by Topic\" from the left-side menu - NewsBank - click on \"Hot Topics\" or \"Special Reports\" on the left-side menu - Films on Demand - watch videos on a topic that interests you to get background information - Intelligence Squared Debates - Idea Generator (Old Dominion Univ.) - Introduction to Prewriting (OWL Purdue Univ.)"}
{"text": "Blackheads are tiny, dark spots on the skin. They are caused by a small plug in the opening of a follicle (pore). Blackheads are also called open comedomes. Related conditions include: Blackheads can be treated with creams containing salicylic acid or tretinoin. Habif TM. Principles of diagnosis and anatomy. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 1. Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang."}
{"text": "Definition of Nonstructural scoliosis Nonstructural scoliosis: A structurally normal spine that appears to have a lateral curve (scoliosis). Nonstructural scoliosis involves a temporary change of spinal curvature. This is caused by an underlying condition such as a difference in leg length, muscle spasms, or inflammatory conditions, (e.g. appendicitis), which may produce muscle spasm. Correcting the underlying problem treats this type of scoliosis. The spine itself needs no treatment. Nonstructural scoliosis is also called functional scoliosis. This is in contrast to structural scoliosis in which there is a fixed curve of the vertebrae (the bones of the spine).Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Find out what women really need."}
{"text": "Contact: Nancy Neal-Jones NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption: An ancient channel formed as massive eruptions of very fluid lava poured across the surface of the moon. The Apollo 15 astronauts landed on the edge of a Hadley Rille. Credit: NASA/Goddard/Arizona State University Usage Restrictions: None Related news release: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter explores the Moon in 3-D"}
{"text": "It's been a bruising week for the tomato, arriving on the eve of the season meant to showcase the vegetable, err fruit, at its very best. Now, Finnish authorities have discovered a tomato pathogen on some of the nation's ornamental plants, which can spread the disease to tomatoes. The tomato apical stunt viroid - TASVd for short - slows the growth and ripening of tomatoes and turns their leaves brittle. The pathogen, which is merely a loop of RNA, may have originated in It's still early in the tomato season, and the juicy varieties that epitomise summer for many of us don't hit farmer's markets for at least another month. That should give tomatoes time to mount a Lindsay Lohan-like public relations campaign and shake all this bad press.Ewen Callaway, online reporter"}
{"text": "The Leading eBooks Store Online for Kindle Fire, Apple, Android, Nook, Kobo, PC, Mac, Sony Reader... Schopenhauer: A Guide for the Perplexed Schopenhauer: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Schopenhauer's philosophy, his major works and ideas, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex thought of this key philosopher. The book explores arguments that he offers for his pessimistic worldview that have long been misunderstood. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Schopenhauer contributions to philosophy, this book also presents an in-depth analysis of his western as well as his hitherto neglected eastern sources and influences. 176 pages; ISBN 9781441128256 , or download in"}
{"text": "Statistics and Probability Dictionary Select a term from the dropdown text box. The online statistics glossary will display a definition, plus links to other related web pages. Quartiles divide a rank-ordered data set into four equal parts. The values that divide each part are called the first, second, and third quartiles; and they are denoted by Q1, Q2, and Q3, respectively. Note the relationship between quartiles and Q1 corresponds to P25, Q2 corresponds to P50, Q3 corresponds to P75. Q2 median value in the set."}
{"text": "As part of the Master of Environmental Management degree program, the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies offers a Specialization in Urban Ecology PURPOSE AND SCOPE This specialization applies the concepts of traditional ecology to urban ecosystems and seeks to understand how they compare to undeveloped environments. Most of the world\u2019s inhabitants live in cities, and that proportion is growing daily. Thus, urban ecosystems are the ones people interact with directly most of the time. Urban ecosystems encompass all of the elements of rural areas, but include large human populations and their associated built environments. As a result, urban ecology must integrate classical ecology with other fields, including engineering, architecture, anthropology, economics, and law."}
{"text": "Find if statements are T or F and give explanation? Am I on the right tracK False. Not all real numbers are greater than or equal to -5. An example would be x=-4 True. There is, at least one, real number z that is less than one. An example: z = -1 False. For example, let m=8 and x = -1. -8 != 8. False. Let x = 1 and t=10"}
{"text": "Comment on a listing Symptoms- A silver sheen can be seen on woody plant foliage, or on closer inspectation brown stains in the wood tissue. Discoloured foliage may appear on only one or two branches, which then begin to die back. Fruit may develop on dead wood, forming small, purple or brown structures covered in a white wool or fuzz. The spores produced cause new infections, occurring in fruit trees from September to May. Please note: Silvering may also result from severe insect infestation, cold weather conditions, extreme drought or malnutrition. Discuss Silver leaf with other Shoot members."}
{"text": "New Jersey seaside property owners face a dilemma - to rebuild or simply walk away. Faced with increasing sea level rise and predictions of more, potentially destructive storms in the near future, the vaunted Jersey Shore may have turned into a bad bet. U.S. Geological Survey scientist Jeffress Willliams says that rising sea levels and changing weather patterns make it likely that the coast will be hit by more frequent destructive storms. and other shoreline advocates say officials should consider restricting development to reduce the harm storms can do. They suggest relocating homes and businesses farther from the ocean, building more seawalls and keeping sand dunes high."}
{"text": "Callopora dumerilii is an encrusting bryozoan, found throughout the northern temperate zone. It is common from Norway to Madeira and into the Mediterranean. Colonies form broad irregular sheets on stones, shells and kelp holdfasts. Callopora dumerilii is essentially a shallow water species ranging from the lower shore into the shallow subtidal water, although its depth limit is unknown. It has previously been reported from 300 m."}
{"text": "Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Written for a variety of weights, these scary monsters are just the thing for learning how to knit in the round on dpns! Students must print and bring their own pattern: find it here on Ravelry! Skills Required: Basic knitting skills required. Must know how to cast on and knit! Techniques Taught: Circular knitting on dpns, shaping, Kitchener/grafting. Materials: Wool available at LYS. Bring a variety of sizes of Double Pointed Needles (suggested range US#7 - US #11)."}
{"text": "Korean 1A Language and Culture Complete Beginners Introduction to basic Korean language with an emphasis on practical spoken skills. Understand Korean culture in context. Learn to pronounce, write the script, basic grammar, essential vocabulary to get by in everyday situations applying socio-cultural etiquette. Stage 1A Complete Beginners - choose this stage if you have no knowledge of the language. Term 1 courses at this level aim for social survival in various everyday situations."}
{"text": "Two companies are building robots to service dying satellites and keep them functioning in orbit. The question with the idea is whether or not this process would save money over the current practice of abandoning and/or replacing the dead satellites. At this time, it just does not seem financially feasible to have robots repair or refuel satellites even though the technology certainly is at the level needed to carryout these operations. Photo Credit: NASA Robotic droids prepared to extend lives of satellites Orbiting our planet is a vast multitude of satellites, some long dead and some still carrying out their mission. Once a satellite breaks down it's nearly impossible to fix it due to the massive costs of sending a specialized crew of astronauts to get ... and more \u00bb Robotic droids prepared to extend lives of satellites - Examiner.com Tue, 15 May 2012 16:17:55 GMT"}
{"text": "Dr. Michael Delahoyde Washington State University The following kinds of dramatic works are found in the Middle Ages: - Liturgical -- part of the church service, usually a trope to an - Chanson de Geste -- songs of epic deeds, formulaic musical storytelling in the vernacular. - Pastorelles -- countryside shepherd associations later; love and poetry, a heroic rescue of a damsel, such as Robin and - Morality Plays -- religious but not liturgical; good vs. evil, often with personifications of such abstractions, teaching a moral lesson."}
{"text": "I used many compilers like turboc ,gcc ,borland c,microsoft c terminal,,to test this problem. In c programming, there are many syntaxes different from their c++ counterpart,and i have seen that the above PURE C COMPILERS are accepting c++ syntaxes in betwen c code in a .c file, without any warning. One example is commenting: in c, we useas the syntax.Code:/*comment*/ but i see that the compilers accept c++ syntax within c code,as well: Another example is that some compilers acceptCode://commentwhich is used in c++, in c code whereas it should beCode:#include <iostream.h>similarly,i have seen in many places that many people use the c++command cout to print statements instead of printf and it works!Code:#include <stdio.h> Why is this so??Suppose that a compiler can also compile c++.Then also,the code is in a .c file.Then,why is the c++ code being accepted flawlessly?"}
{"text": "Generations of children pulling out a World Book Encyclopedia or Encyclopaedia Britannica came to an end once this open-source online reference took off. Launched in 2001, Wikipedia now has 23 million articles and is the sixth most popular destination on the Internet. Traffic averages nearly 3 billion page views per month. Encyclopaedia Britannica, meanwhile, put an end to its print publishing business this year, after sales of the 32 volume set (priced at $1,395) fell to just 10 percent of its 1990 peak levels. Wikipedia's accuracy isn't always on target \u2014 something World Book and Britannica have pointed out regularly \u2014 but that hasn't stopped users from making Wiki the go-to spot for a quick fact check."}
{"text": "Nutrition Q & A Is Lactose Intolerance the Same as a Milk Allergy? Many people confuse lactose intolerance with an allergy to milk, but a milk allergy is quite different. Lactose intolerance occurs when your body cannot digest lactose, the carbohydrate in milk. Symptoms include gastrointestinal complications such as diarrhea, gas and cramping. But if you have a milk allergy, your body\u2019s immune system thinks milk is a \u201charmful invader\u201d and sends out antibodies to fight off the milk protein. The symptoms of a milk allergy are often similar to those of lactose intolerance. However, they usually are more severe and may include other symptoms such as itchy eyes, rash, runny nose and wheezing. People with a milk allergy must completely avoid milk products, while those with lactose intolerance may consume small amounts. Learn More About This Topic Food Allergies and Intolerances \u00bb"}
{"text": "Creator: Cram, George Franklin, 1841-1928 Description: This sheet contains a street map of Dallas, Texas on one side and a portion of South America on the other. The map of Dallas includes the location of parks, cemeteries, rivers, and railroads as well as street names. The map of South America includes parts of Chile, Argentina (labeled 'Argentine Confederation'), Uruguay, and Paraguay. Countries are shaded in color and various regions are outlined. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are marked (with relief shown by hachures). Contributing Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library"}
{"text": "Species at Risk: Dusky shark (Carcharhinus obscurus) Among one of the slowest growing sharks in the world, the dusky shark takes 20 years to reach maturity and has a 16 month gestation period. This low rate of increase makes dusky sharks particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Globally, the dusky shark is considered \u201cLower Risk\u201d or \u201cNear Threatened.\u201d. The dusky and sandbar sharks are hard to distinguish, especially when their fins are removed. As a result, managers are unable to determine the number of each species being caught and what the necessary protection measures should be. Oceana is working to require all sharks to be landed whole with their fins naturally attached."}
{"text": "argumentArticle Free Pass argument, in logic, reasons that support a conclusion, sometimes formulated so that the conclusion is deduced from premises. Erroneous arguments are called fallacies in logic (see fallacy). In mathematics, an argument is a variable in the domain of a function and usually appears symbolically in parentheses following the functional symbol. What made you want to look up \"argument\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Copper Chlorophyllin is a semi synthetic mixture of water soluble sodium copper salts derived from cholorophyll. They are tight molecular complexes that have been useful in fighting various acrcinogenic diseases and therefore are greatly preferred substances. Vegetables containing high amounts of cholorophyllin include: - Bell peppers - Brussels sprouts - Green cabbage It is subjected to a process where the magnesium present in its centre is removed (by placing it in an acid bath) and replaces with copper. Although the content of different copper chlorophyllin may vary, two compounds commonly found in commercial mixtures are trisodium copper chlorine E6 and disodium copper chlorine E4."}
{"text": "The Enterogastric reflex is one of three extrinsic reflexes of the Gastrointestinal Tract. The reflex is stimulated by the presence of acid levels in the duodenum at a pH of 3-4 or in the stomach at a pH of 1.5. Upon stimulation of the reflex, the release of gastrin from G-cells in the antrum of the stomach is shut off. This in turn inhibits gastric motility and secretion of gastric acid (HCl). In addition to the Enterogastric reflex, the other two extrinsic reflexes of the Gastrointestinal Tract include the Gastrocolic reflex and the Colonoileal reflex."}
{"text": "Solve quadratic equations and use continued fractions to find rational approximations to irrational numbers. Explore the continued fraction: 2+3/(2+3/(2+3/2+...)) What do you notice when successive terms are taken? What happens to the terms if the fraction goes on indefinitely? Which rational numbers cannot be written in the form x + 1/(y + 1/z) where x, y and z are integers?"}
{"text": "Art & Architectureby arm3n2 Art & Architecture Main articles: Art in ancient Greece and Architecture of ancient Greece The art of ancient Greece has exercised an enormous influence on the culture of many countries from ancient times until the present, particularly in the areas of sculpture and architecture. In the West, the art of the Roman Empire was largely derived from Greek models. In the East, Alexander the Great's conquests initiated several centuries of exchange between Greek, Central Asian and Indian cultures, resulting in Greco-Buddhist art, with ramifications as far as Japan. Following the Renaissance in Europe, the humanist aesthetic and the high technical standards of Greek art inspired generations of European artists. Well into the 19th century, the classical tradition derived from Greece dominated the art of the western world."}
{"text": "Book Description: Compiled by a team of experts, this textbook has been designed for elementary university courses in planetary science. It starts with a tour of the Solar System and an overview of its formation that reviews in detail the terrestrial planets, giant planets and minor bodies. It concludes with a discussion of the origin of the Solar System. The text contains numerous useful learning features such as boxed summaries, student exercises with full solutions, and a glossary of terms. It is also supported by a website hosting further teaching materials."}
{"text": "FAO Goodwill Ambassador, Carl Lewis This episode of Frost Over the World aired from Friday, February 4, 2011. Can the world produce enough food to sustain its growing population? Even today one billion people are said to be starving. So, what will happen when the world's population increases from around seven billion to nine billion? Are there solutions available or are we faced with a future where hundreds of millions will die of hunger, where mass migration is the only escape and where food riots will become commonplace? As food prices reach a record high, Sir David talks to a panel of experts about the issue of feeding the world's growing population. He is joined by: Sir Gordon Conway, the former chief scientist for the British government; Matt Ridley, a food crisis 'sceptic'; Duncan Green from Oxfam; and Olympic champion and UN food ambassador, Carl Lewis."}
{"text": "Definition of Oesophagus Oesophagus: Alternate spelling for esophagus. The British have an oesophagus while Americans have an esophagus. But on both sides of the Atlantic it is known as the swallowing tube. Inflammation of this organ is known as esophagitis or oesophagitis: Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Migration Info During winter, this flycatcher is most common in coastal Central America. On the Pacific slope, it prefers wooded ravines, while on the Caribbean side it is more often encountered in dense brush and wooded edge habitats. For a flycatcher, it migrates north relatively early, reaching its breeding areas in the northeastern states in late April. This early movement may in part be a result of this flycatcher's ability to subsist on relatively small insects, but may also be related to the extreme degree of territoriality it demonstrates on the breeding grounds. While most songbirds molt before leaving the breeding area, Least Flycatchers molt after migrating south in the fall. This delay in molting may help them reach their winter habitat and establish territories more quickly."}
{"text": "Illustrated Architecture Dictionary A round aperture, open, louvered, or glazed Examples from Buffalo architecture: An Oculus, circular window, or rain-hole is a feature of Classical architecture since the 16th century. They are often denoted by their French name, oeil de boeuf, or \"bull's-eye\". Circular windows set in dormers have been a feature of French Classical architecture since the beginning of the seventeenth century. For structural reasons, they are also found as the portholes of ships. - Wikipedia (Nov. 2011)"}
{"text": "New school food standards proposed last week by the Obama administration could nearly double the amount of fruits and vegetables that more than 32 million kids eat every day. If these standards come into force, they could set American children on a healthier eating track that could last a lifetime. The proposed rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the newly-passed Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, could also save billions of dollars in future health care costs. Putting this plan into action seems like a no-brainer, but its expense, which USDA estimates at almost $7 billion over five years, is a major stumbling block. Nearly half of that cost would go to put more fresh produce on school breakfast and lunch menus. As we see it, $7 billion is a bargain when you consider the price of doing nothing. Read more"}
{"text": "My youngest is getting ready to be confirmed and our priest gave him an article on St Patrick. It would appear that a number of scholars believe St Patrick came from near Haltwhistle. In Charles Thomas's book Celtic Britain (Thames and Hudson 1986) quotes from St Patrick's own writing giving the words VICUS BANNA VENTA BERNIAE Banna is the Anglo Saxon place for Birdoswald and Professor Thomas speculates that Berniae is Greenhead pass. You read more here. Apparently the landscape fits. Certainly, Birdoswald is evocative. One can imagine raiders crossing the Solway plain to capture him. So was St Patrick from Northumberland/Cumberland? There is definitely signs of post Roman occupation at the sight and some have claimed that King Arthur was there as well. Does it really matter as St Patrick did end up in Ireland? But it is something to think about. Happy St Patrick's day"}
{"text": "Upton Sinclair, ed. (18781968). The Cry for Justice: An Anthology of the Literature of Social Protest. 1915. Let the People Vote on War By Allen L. Benson (American Socialist writer, born 1871) EACH voter should sign his or her name to the ballot that is voted. In counting, the ballots for war should be kept apart from the ballots against war. In the event of more than half of the population voting for war, those who voted for war should be sent to the front in the order in which they appeared at their respective polling places. Nobody who voted against war should be called to serve until everybody who voted for war had been sent to the front."}
{"text": "|Description: This detail of a map of Florida shows railroads and major cities and towns current to 1932 for Bradford County. Major waterways are shown, as well as lakes, town, islands, and marsh. Other notable features are Seminole Indian Reservations, canals, and railroads. Features included in this detail are Starke, Sampson, and Hampton.| Place Names: Bradford, Lawtey, New River, Starke, Sampson, Brooker, Graham, Hampton, Theressa, ISO Topic Categories: boundaries, transportation, inlandWaters, oceans Keywords: Bradford County, physical, political, transportation, swamps, everglades, wetlands, physical features, county borders, railroads, boundaries, transportation, inlandWaters, oceans, Unknown,1932 Source: , (, : US Department of the Interior Geological Survey, 1932) Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman."}
{"text": "Click here to see a selection of downloadable curriculum resources from CurrClick which could be used to study the American Revolutionary War. This link will take you away from My Audio School. To hear this book, click play in the box below or click on the chapter titles. Summary: This book tells the story of the American war of Independence from the side of the British. The old flag mentioned in the title is the flag of England. This is a book for young readers, but \u2013 as a good book should be \u2013 everybody can enjoy it\u201d. (Summary by Stav Nisser for Librivox)"}
{"text": "Common courtesy and civility can be a rare occurrence in the hustle and bustle of daily life. It can be easy to get caught up in our many responsibilities and feel we just don\u2019t have time to help others or stop to make a kind gesture. When was the last time you helped someone without expecting anything in return? I wish I could say I did this more often, and not just because it\u2019s the right thing to do, but because research shows that committing acts of kindness is one intentional activity that can have a major influence on our level of happiness. Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky reveals a plethora of information on how we can live a happier life in her wonderful book The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want. According to some of her research one way to boost positive emotions and well-being is to commit random acts of kindness."}
{"text": "Drawn from Paradise: The Natural History, Art and Discovery of the Birds of Paradise by David Attenborough and Errol Fuller Harper Design, 2012 (($45)) British broadcaster Attenborough has narrated some of the most spectacular footage ever captured of the elaborate mating dances of birds of paradise. In this coffee-table book, he and Fuller describe how these ornate birds from New Guinea first came to the attention of Europeans in the early 16th century and how Westerners have studied and depicted them since that time. This article was originally published with the title Recommended: Drawn from Paradise."}
{"text": "With the thickest air of any moon in the solar system, Titan sports an atmosphere that, among other things, may produce rain showers of liquid natural gas. Atmosphere scientist Bob Whitten leads a research effort to investigate another peculiar effect on this Saturnian satellite: how cosmic rays interact with the smog in Titan\u2019s air. In particular, he\u2019s interested in learning how the electrical conductivity of this alien atmosphere depends on these incoming, high-energy particles, on haze, and on sunlight. While Titan is interesting in its own right, understanding the physics of its atmosphere might also provide clues to the conditions of early Earth\u2019s own gaseous mantle. This cold, far-off moon, so seemingly unlike our own planet, may be a crystal ball offering insight into Earth\u2019s very distant past."}
{"text": "American Heritage\u00ae Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition - n. A dialect of Luvian found in documents and inscriptions in an indigenous hieroglyphic script from the late second and early first millennia B.C. in Anatolia and northern Syria. Sorry, no example sentences found. \u2018Hieroglyphic Luvian\u2019 hasn't been added to any lists yet. Looking for tweets for Hieroglyphic Luvian."}
{"text": "do it yourself Learn the basics of run-length encoding by compressing and rendering (drawing) images. Build a Computer Get hands-on with the parts of a desktop computer. See what each piece does and how they all fit together. Learn how to convert binary numbers, see how the Internet works, and find out if you can carry a message over the internet from one computer to another. Master the basics of any programming language while training a robot to clean your room."}
{"text": "Inflammation of the brain, typically resulting from a viral infection. This condition occurs in two forms: - Primary encephalitis \u2013 direct viral infection of the brain and spinal cord. - Secondary encephalitis \u2013 indirect viral infection that first occurs elsewhere in the body but eventually travels to the brain. Most cases of encephalitis are caused by a viral infection, but they can also be caused by other certain diseases that result in an inflammation of the brain. Symptoms of encephalitis include a sudden onset of fever, headache, nausea, visual complications, stiff neck and back, drowsiness, seizures and muscle weakness. Treatment procedures can include taking anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, medications to control brain swelling and pressure and fluid replacement techniques. Email This Post"}
{"text": "National Institutes of Health - The primary NIH organization for research on Canker Sores is the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Canker sores are small, round sores on the inside the cheek, under the tongue, or in the back of the throat. They usually have a red edge and a gray center. They can be quite painful. They are not the same as cold sores, which are caused by herpes simplex. Canker sores aren't contagious. They may happen if you have a viral infection. They may also be triggered by stress, food allergies, lack of vitamins and minerals, hormonal changes or menstrual periods. In some cases the cause is unknown. In most cases, the sores go away by themselves. Some ointments, creams or rinses may help with the pain. Avoiding hot, spicy food while you have a canker sore also helps. References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)"}
{"text": "naganaArticle Free Pass nagana, a form of the disease trypanosomiasis, occurring chiefly in cattle and horses and caused by several species of the protozoan Trypanosoma. The disease, which occurs in southern and central Africa, is carried from animal to animal chiefly by tsetse flies. Signs of infection include fever, muscular wasting, anemia, and swelling of tissues (edema). There is discharge from eyes and nose. First the hindlegs and then other parts of the body become paralyzed. The spleen, lymph nodes, and liver become enlarged, and the spinal cord is affected. Other forms of trypanosomiasis transmitted by flies include surra (found in Southeast Asia and Africa), a disease of cattle and horses caused by T. evansi, and mal de caderas, caused by T. equinum and occurring in South America. What made you want to look up \"nagana\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "- (mythology) A fabulous creature with parts from different animals. Can be spelt chimera or chimaera. - A griffin is a chimaera with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. - genetics: a chimera is an organism with genetically different cells, for example, cells from two different zygotes. - DNA or DNA products which have been put together from different genes or different organisms. - zoology: Chimaera, a cartilaginous marine fish in the order Chimaeriformes, with a blunt snout, long tail, and a spine before the first dorsal fin."}
{"text": "BLADEN COUNTY (WWAY) -- Dozens of Bladen County third graders got a chance to learn outside of the classroom today. Ag\u2019em Up Day gave students an opportunity to get hands-on while exploring different aspects of agriculture. Seven different stations were set up, which included lessons on cotton, soil, and swine just to name a few. Teachers say the event gave their third graders an understanding on how important agriculture is in Bladen County. The instructors for Ag'em Up Day were students themselves from both East and West Bladen High Schools. As for the third graders, they said it was very cool to see and touch the baby pigs."}
{"text": "Definition of ramsons noun[usually treated as singular] - a Eurasian woodland plant with broad shiny leaves and round heads of white flowers, producing a strong aroma of garlic. Also called wild garlic. - Allium ursinum, family Liliaceae (or Alliaceae) Old English hramsan, plural of hramsa 'wild garlic', later interpreted as singular"}
{"text": "Geisha: a woman trained as an entertainer in the Japanese tradition. Geisha were taught to sing, play instruments, dance compose and recite poetry, pour tea and other drinks, etc. Men paid to spend time with the geisha; generally, the transaction did not include sexual services. Traditionally, girls began training as geisha when they were as young as four or five years old. Today, they begin as teenagers, and become full-fledged geisha in their early twenties. Geisha became popular in the late eighteenth century. They lost status during the early twentieth century, as the line between geisha and prostitutes blurred, but today the profession is respectable again (and highly popular with tourists). The word \"geisha\" comes from gei meaning \"arts\" and sha or \"person\" - so literally, a geisha is simply an artist. See a gallery of geisha images here, both photographs and woodblock prints."}
{"text": "The Good News! Diabetes can be prevented and the risk can be greatly reduced through small behavior modifications. Reducing the Burden of Diabetes Through Prevention Reducing a pre-diabetic person\u2019s weight by 5 to 7 percent can reduce his or her risk of diabetes by 60 percent. A 200-pound person only needs to lose 10 to 15 pounds, which can be done through small behavior modifications. Modifiable risk factors that greatly reduce the risk of diabetes includes: Working on these modifiable risk factors is easier said than done. It is essential to provide educational training for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes to ensure that it doesn\u2019t progress to diabetes. Considering the personal and economic impact of diabetes on North Dakota citizens, prevention seems like the ethical and cost-effective choice."}
{"text": "10X pH 8.0 Recipe - 100mM Tris-Cl (pH 8.0) - 10mM EDTA (pH 8.0) - Use Tris base and adjust the pH to 8.0 using HCl. - TE buffer is often used to store DNA. The EDTA in TE chelates Mg2+ ions necessary for most processes causing DNA degradation, and thus any residual DNA degradation activity will be suppressed by the presence of EDTA. However, EDTA, for the same reason, also prevents restriction digests, PCR, and ligations. So when using DNA that was suspended in TE you should keep track of the amount of EDTA in the mix to make sure there is still enough Mg2+ for your reaction to proceed successfully."}
{"text": "The blue whale Whales in the Museum This is the tympanic bone of a blue whale. It has been photographed from two different angles and is about the size of a human fist. The tympanic bone is unique to whales. It houses the bones of their inner ear. Unlike many bones in a whale's skeleton, the tympanic bone is very dense. You can sometimes find these bones washed up on the beach where they can be mistaken for worn flints."}
{"text": "Eyebeam Fellow Aaron Meyers and students at the drop-in program began a two-week coding endeavor to create the classic Pong game in Processing. Using the logic & coding language learned in previous weeks, students created the fundamental elements of the game, including the pong ball, velocity, and bouncing. Other game-mode features like gravity, pull, and interaction with a user's mouse defined the interactive possibilities that Processing has to offer. Next week, we'll be continuing work with the Pong game by creating more interactive elements. Tags: student residents, eyebeam, education, dropin"}
{"text": "Discussion about math, puzzles, games and fun. Useful symbols: \u00f7 \u00d7 \u00bd \u221a \u221e \u2260 \u2264 \u2265 \u2248 \u21d2 \u00b1 \u2208 \u0394 \u03b8 \u2234 \u2211 \u222b \u2022 \u03c0 \u0192 -\u00b9 \u00b2 \u00b3 \u00b0 You are not logged in. Post a reply Topic review (newest first) Consecutive just means \"following in order\", so any method like that will work. 7,8,9 are consecutive numbers. 13,15,17,19,21 are consecutive odd numbers. x, x+2, x+4 is still right, it's just that my way is easier because the -2 and the +2 cancel each other out sometimes. Ah, ok thanks. Before I was using x, x+2, x+4. Now I understand what conesecutive means. Calling the middle one x, the three consecutive odd integers would be x-2, x and x+2. Four times the sum of three consecutive odd integers is seven hundred sixty-five less than three times the product of the larger two numbers. What are the three integers?"}
{"text": "Begin Or End 1Language brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters. Several clues are given below. Each answer will be either begin or end with the same three letters. 1. Type of grain 2. Lower spine 3. Cylindrical container 4. Trade without money 5. Secondary discussion 6. An artistic style 7. Prying tool 8. Roast outdoors 9. Type of moustache 10. Measures pressure HintThe common letters are BAR. See another brain teaser just like this one... Or, just get a random brain teaser If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own. There are no comments Back to Top"}
{"text": "First Grade Writing Lesson Plan - Hare and Tortoise This activity gives students practice writing and using clipart. The story theme integrates with the first grade Open court unit \"Keep Trying\" about \"The Hare and the Tortoise\". Each child uses their own name in the story. The children learn to search for context appropriate clipart to insert into their sentences. The lesson will give them practice searching, inserting and sizing clipart as well as opportunities to delete clipart and use the undo function. Grade 1 and up"}
{"text": "The way I learned to program was by sitting down and programming. Seriously. One thing that helped me was typing in a short program from a book or a magazine, and then changing it to add features or do different things. If you start with a well-designed program and keep it up, pretty soon you'll absorb good programming. That said, there are a couple of good books from O'Reilly and Manning Press that I would recommend. Learning Perl is one, and Elements of Programming with Perl is another. (The latter is my preference, as it teaches both Perl and programming.) Also, Perl comes with a load of good documentation, available by typing 'perldoc perldoc' right at the command line. You can learn most of the language from there (but much of it assumes you're already fairly familiar with programming in general)"}
{"text": "|Front (1) shows the egg divided into eighths. You start by drawing one long line around the longest part of the egg, until it meets up with itself. Next, draw a long line at a right angle to this one, until it meets up with itself. Lastly, draw one line around the middle of the egg. Now the egg is divided into 8 equal sized parts.| |Front (2). The egg is divided horizontally by 2 parallel lines, above and below the middle dividing line.| |Front (3). Now, draw the large diamonds around the middle of the egg, and at the top and bottom of the egg.| |Front (4): add the curls.| At this point, you can (Front (5)) add the additional guidelines to help And that's all there is to it!! Remember to draw your lines on both sides of the egg. When you are satisfied with the appearance of your lines, move ahead to white."}
{"text": "Verizon Thinkfinity offers thousands of free K-12 educational resources across seven disciplines for use in and out of school. Home \u203a Results from ReadWriteThink 1-2 of 2 Results from ReadWriteThink - Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades K \u2013 3 | Tip & How-To How to Act Out a Story Help a child make a more personal connection with a book by acting out the story and exploring different characters' perspectives. - Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades K \u2013 6 | Activity & Project Let the Show Begin! Literary Talent Show Children choose their favorite songs, poems, or stories to act out in a talent show for friends and family."}
{"text": "human papillomavirus (HYOO-mun PA-pih-LOH-muh-VY-rus) A type of virus that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, warts) and other changes to cells. Infection for a long time with certain types of human papillomavirus can cause cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus may also play a role in some other types of cancer, such as anal, vaginal, vulvar, penile, oropharyngeal, and squamous cell skin cancers. Also called HPV."}
{"text": "The Hindu temple is a religious site and signifies some ritual activity. The general perception of a samnyasin, on the other hand, is one not associated with ritual activity as that is seen as perpetuating worldly existence or samsara. This course offers a thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism for students of theology and religious studies. Focusing on the brahmanical tradition we will explore the textual sources, categories, practices and social institutions that formed that tradition. Primary texts in translation will provide the basis for reflection on issues such as dharma, renunciation, caste, and concepts of deity. We then move on to some of the major philosophical developments of the tradition, with particular emphasis on the Vedanta."}
{"text": "Vermont played key roles in the Civil War, and to help you discover the contributions of soldiers and civilians a new guide is available. Vermont and the Civil War Visitors Guide describes 46 places to visit. The guide will take you to New England\u2019s best documented stop on the Underground Railroad, the factory where the gun milling machines that armed the nation were produced, and the resort where Mary Lincoln and her children summered in 1864. In Vermont towns and villages that look much the same as they did during the Civil War, you\u2019ll experience the fervor of Abolitionists, the bravery and dedication of Vermont\u2019s soldiers, and the drama of the northern-most land action of the Civil War. You can request your own copy, or download right now."}
{"text": "\"A baby chicken is a chick. It hatches from an egg!\" Two simple sentences for writing practice\u2026so much information behind them! We have read about baby chickens and parent chickens. We\u2019ve discussed colors and sizes and names of chickens. We\u2019ve talked about food for chickens, eggs for us. (No discussions of nuggets!)There have been thoughts about how crowded it is in an egg- \u201clike being in a room with all the people in the world\u201d. There have been comments about pet chickens and safety from coyotes. Discussions of other animals that hatch from eggs. All in all, a great lesson for spring!"}
{"text": "- Historic Sites Bushy Run Battlefield The 213 acres of forested and grassy areas that comprise Bushy Run Battlefield, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, can be viewed as one large historical entity. The events that transpired here in August 1763, during Pontiac's War, forever set Bushy Run apart as a place of historical significance. The battle near Bushy Run and the events of Pontiac's War leading to the battle add to the understanding of the Indian-European culture clash, which is an important theme in American history. The battle also has a place in the broader study of American settlement and expansion, and possesses great significance in the realm of British, American and Indian military history."}
{"text": "|Acoustics and Your Environment: The Basis of Sound and Highway Traffic Noise - U.S. Department of Transportation| U.S. Department of TransportationVideo VH-706Acoustics and Your Environment: The Basis of Sound and Highway Traffic NoiseAVA20426VNB1. This video is an educational tool presenting the fundamentals of sound and highway traffic noise. The first part of the video covers the basics of sound, including the following topics: sound waves, frequency, noise, sound pressure level, sound perception. Keywords: dot.gov; public.resource.org"}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary See also massacr\u00e9s - Plural form of massacre - Second-person singular present indicative form of massacrar. - IPA: /ma.sak\u0281/ - second-person singular present indicative of massacrer - second-person singular present subjunctive of massacrer"}
{"text": "They participated in a war against their enemy, the Kradin, in 2374. They were known to conscript new soldiers to fight for their cause through the extensive use of propaganda, psychotropic manipulation, and brainwashing. Commander Chakotay was a victim of those techniques after he was captured following the loss of his shuttlecraft. There were several small contingents. After Chakotay had been captured by the Vori, he was brainwashed and subsequently \"rescued\" by members of the Fourth Defense Contingent. Later, when Chakotay walked into Larhana settlement, he met Karya, whose brother Daryo was team leader of the Seventh Defense Contingent, which contained around twenty men. (VOY: \"Nemesis\")"}
{"text": "- Latin coctilis, from coguere. See cook. (Wiktionary) \u201cAnd as for Cod, that was derived directly from that \"great store of codfish\" which Captain Bartholomew Gosnold caught there in 1602; which fish appears to have been so called from the Saxon word codde, \"a case in which seeds are lodged,\" either from the form of the fish, or the quantity of spawn it contains; whence also, perhaps, codling ( \"pomum coctile\"?) and coddle, -- to cook green like peas.\u201d These user-created lists contain the word \u2018coctile\u2019. \"Luciferous Logolepsy is a collection of over 9,000 obscure English words. Though the definition of an 'English' word might seem to be straightforward, it is not. There exist so many adopted, deriv... Looking for tweets for coctile."}
{"text": "One of five known manuscripts of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address goes on display today at the Library of Congress. The library will be displaying the what's known as the John Hay copy of the famous Civil War speech for six weeks through May 4 as part of the \"Civil War in America\" exhibition. The exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War through writings and firsthand accounts. Lincoln delivered the address in November of 1863 as part of the dedication of the Soldier's National Cemetery at Gettysburg, Penn. following the battle there that summer. The Hay copy of the Gettysburg Address is believed to be the second draft of the speech. Lincoln gave it to Hay, whom was one of his two secretaries."}
{"text": "A ball is tossed from an upper-story window of a building. The ball is given an initial velocity of 7.70 m/s at an angle of 21.0\u00b0 below the horizontal. It strikes the ground 6.00 s later. (a) How far horizontally from the base of the building does the ball strike the ground? (b) Find the height from which the ball was thrown. (c) How long does it take the ball to reach a point 10.0 m below the level of launching?"}
{"text": "Definition: blocking of the action of an enzyme by a compound that binds to the free enzyme, preventing the substrate from binding and thus preventing the enzyme from acting on that substrate. The competitive inhibitor is often a substrate analogue and binds at the active site; however, this is not an absolute requirement for competitive inhibition. Saturating concentrations of substrate can remove the inhibition. Synonym(s): selective inhibition Search Stedman's Medical Dictionary Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc."}
{"text": "Would you please tell me the difference between a copular/intensive verb and a stative verb? Don't they both describe: a) a state: be, look, seem, appear, sound, smell, taste, feel, consider; (love, like, dislike, loathe... ?) b) a change: become, get or grow, turn; c) an attitude: stay, remain, stand, keep ? And what about the following verbs, are they intensive / stative verbs? Thanks a lot,"}
{"text": "I\u2019m currently writing some lecture notes on R and I used the phrase \u201ca R package\u201d without thinking. Since the word following the article \u201ca\u201d was a consonant, I automatically went for \u201ca\u201d instead of \u201can\u201d. The problem is that \u201cR\u201d sounds likes a vowel, so \u201ca R package\u201d grates on the listener. The correct rule is to use \u201can\u201d when the word following the article \u201csounds like a vowel\u201d. A quick google search suggests other people mess up too: - the correct phrase \u201can R package\u201d \u2013 around 600, 000 hits; - the incorrect phrase \u201ca R package\u201d \u2013 around 150,000 hits. Who would have thought that people could be wrong on the Internet\u2026"}
{"text": "Matter in Extreme Conditions Plasmas, the fourth phase of matter (after solid, liquid, and gas), are responsible for the glowing clouds of matter we see in extreme conditions. Though on Earth almost everything we encounter is a solid, liquid, or gas, plasmas actually comprise 99% of the visible universe. A plasma is made when the electrons are separated from the outer atomic orbitals of a material, creating a sea of ions and moving charges. Stars are the most common example of plasma, but examples you may be familiar with include lightning, the hot stuff in neon signs, and the Aurora Borealis."}
{"text": "- The Battle of Sabine Pass September 8, 1863 JEFFERSON, Texas War One of a few Union attempts to gain occupation of parts of Texas during the Civil War, the Battle of Sabine Pass was a land versus sea battle. The unique aspect of this battle was the disparity of numbers and the lack of arms that the Texans faced in their match-up with the Union Army. A Houston saloonkeeper named Dick Dowling heroically led a significantly smaller force of around fifty Irish-born..."}
{"text": "To be skilled readers, students must be able to distinguish between fact and opinion. The Fact or Opinion? Fun Deck has 28 colorful card pairs that will motivate students to learn this important literacy skill. Which sentence is fact and which one is an opinion? \"A hammer and a screwdriver are tools.\" \"A hammer is more useful than a screwdriver.\" This deck also includes content cards and game ideas. Cards measure 2 \u00bd\" x 3 \u00bd\" and are stored in a sturdy storage tin. It's a fact: students will love the Fact or Opinion? Fun Deck!"}
{"text": "If you want to work on basic skills, or study advanced courses in science and math, we have computers and software to help you. This includes assistive technology learning. You can use software to learn background information for upcoming classes, prepare for standardized tests like the CBASE, GRE, and MCAT, explore new content areas, and keep your skills sharp. We encourage you to stop by Learning Services to see what we have available. A partial list of the software topics included is: Computer software allows you to work at your own pace and access many activities and tutorials. You may decide that the combination of working with a tutor and using software gives you the additional practice you need to succeed."}
{"text": "In 1790, the Revenue Cutter Service was created to ensure collection of import tariffs and commissioned the building of 10 vessels. What was the largest ship? In 1791, the 55-foot Massachusetts was built in Newburyport. It patrolled the coast for smugglers and escorted merchant ships to the Custom House. The Revenue Cutter Service was one of five federal services that now comprise the U.S. Coast Guard. That's why Newburyport is the official birthplace of the Coast Guard."}
{"text": "- Historic Sites Camp Floyd/stagecoach Inn State Park Museum Camp Floyd / Stagecoach Inn State Park Museum is Utah's link with the Civil War. The quiet streets of Fairfield hold the secrets of 3,500 troops, nearly one-third of the entire U.S. Army at that time, which were brought to Camp Floyd to suppress the rumored rebellion in Utah. With no rebellion taking place, the troops were recalled in 1861 with the outbreak of the Civil War. There are three historic buildings on site. Camp Floyd was built by the army in 1858 as a military equipment and provisions store; the Stagecoach Inn was built in 1858 as well, by John Carson as a hotel, and was restored from shambles in 1959; and the Fairfield District Schoolhouse was built in 1898 after Utah gained statehood."}
{"text": "What Does a High White Platelet Count Mean? Medical Author: Benjamin Wedro, MD, FAAEM Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad St\u00f6ppler, MD Viewer Question: What are some of the potential diagnoses when a person has a high platelet count? (Platelet count approximately 420?) Dr. St\u00f6ppler's Response: Platelets are the smallest cell-like structures in the bloodand are important for blood clotting and plugging damaged blood vessels. Platelet countsare usually done by laboratory machines that also count other blood elements such as the white and red cells. Normal platelet counts are in the range of 150,000 to 400,000 per microliter (or 150 - 400 x 109 per liter), but the normal rangefor the platelet count varies slightly among different laboratories."}
{"text": "This painting was based on sketches that Wilkie made around 1815 during a retreat to the Wiltshire countryside from his permanent home in London. It is believed to show a scene at Fisherton Delamere, near Salisbury. Shortly before the painting was exhibited at the British Institution in 1817, he wrote to the great art patron and amateur landscape painter Sir George Beaumont. Wilkie asserted that although landscape painting was entirely new to him, the picture was done with the sole object of teaching himself how to `paint an out-door scene with facility?. Wilkie was a great admirer of seventeenth century Dutch landscapes, and this practical scene of work and nature recalls the paintings of Jacob van Ruisdael and Meindert Hobbema, especially in the inclusion of the water-wheel motif."}
{"text": "What are the two important TCP Socket classes? Socket and ServerSocket. ServerSocket is used for normal two-way socket communication. Socket class allows us to read and write through the sockets. getInputStream() and getOutputStream() are the two methods available in Socket class. What technologies are included in J2EE? The main technologies in J2EE are: Enterprise JavaBeansTM (EJBsTM), JavaServer PagesTM (JSPsTM), Java Servlets, the Java Naming and Directory InterfaceTM (JNDITM), the Java Transaction API (JTA), CORBA, \u2026"}
{"text": "Innovation Brainwriting (BrWr) (Sponsor A Directory Link -- Click Here To Find Out How) Read this page for a brief overview of brainwriting, including some tools that can be used in brainwriting sessions. Developing Forced Analogies Creates New Solutions People solve problems using analogies based on associations formed over time. This set of association standards is the source of an individual's psychological bias. The focal analogy method drives ideation by creating a non-standard association set. Submit a Link for Publication Here Have a favorite article or a website that you would like to share with the RealInnovation community? Share it here and help others understand this topic in greater detail. Or, learn more about writing and submitting an article to be published here."}
{"text": "Walking on Cans Large, empty cans (large coffee tins work well) and string Use large, empty cans (coffee tins are a good choice -- the cans need to be very sturdy) to make stilts for your preschooler. Poke holes on two sides of each can towards the bottom; the top of the tin, with the plastic top, will be the bottom of the stilts. Run string or thin rope through the holes to become handles. It's important to make sure that the string or rope is long enough to reach your child's hands at a comfortable height so that your child can keep the cans secured against his or her feet. Let your child practice walking and balancing. He or she will love feeling so tall!"}
{"text": "Musical Intelligence (\u201cMusical Smart\u201d) Musical intelligence is the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone. This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce, and reflect on music, as demonstrated by composers, conductors, musicians, vocalist, and sensitive listeners. Interestingly, there is often an affective connection between music and the emotions; and mathematical and musical intelligences may share common thinking processes. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are usually singing or drumming to themselves. They are usually quite aware of sounds others may miss."}
{"text": "Reading is supposed to expand one's horizons. It's supposed to enable people to experience lives and cultures and people they would otherwise never get to -- and maybe even discover that the people who live those lives aren't so very different. As it turns out, science fiction is a great educational tool for getting people to think seriously about the future. Imagining a world with actual people in it forces you to create not just the technologies of the future but societies with blind spots and ethical challenges. Robinson's story is gripping, funny, and rich with vivid characters. It describes a possible future in such vivid and exciting ways you can't wait for it to arrive. But Robinson doesn't just spell out future possibilities; he inhabits them."}
{"text": "Tendinitis is inflammation of the tendons, which are the tissues that connect muscles to bones. It can occur in any place where a tendon is located, but it is most common at the shoulders or heels, on the outside of the elbows, called tennis elbow, or on the inside of the elbows, called golfer's elbow. To help prevent Achilles (ack-kill-lees) tendinitis, warm-up before exercising by stretching and wear shoes that are well-cushioned. Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are caused by any repetitive motion of the elbow. Applying an ice pack will help stop the internal bleeding and reduce the swelling. If the pain persists, your doctor may prescribe medication. Physical therapy may also be helpful in speeding up the healing process and returning the tendon to a healthy, injury resistant state. For more information on tendinitis, talk with your health care provider."}
{"text": "Healthcare workers, in the U.S. and elsewhere, continue to suffer accidental needlestick injuries because their employers have been slow or reluctant to convert to needle safety devices, and because there are needle devices on the market that are safe in name only. Accidental needlestick injuries cause healthcare workers to be exposed to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and many other bloodborne diseases. - Accidental needlestick injuries to healthcare workers are estimated to occur at a rate of about 800,000 a year in the United States alone. Studies show that a great many are never reported. - There are more than 20 bloodborne pathogens that can be transmitted by an accidental needlestick injury."}
{"text": "IVAR EKELAND provides a fascinating window into a barely recognisable period in science. In the 17th and 18th centuries philosophy, science and theology were inextricably intertwined as scientists and mathematicians sought the \"best of all possible worlds\" alongside theologians. Central to the story is the French physicist Mauperitus and his principle that everything in nature occurs in the way that requires least action. The idea was later modified by others but it offered great insights into many problems, from evolution to game theory. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "South African Spring Most spring bulbs may be weeks from blooming outdoors in the Northern Hemisphere, but their South African counterparts are in all their glory in the Warm Temperate Pavilion. Like tulips, daffodils, and other familiar spring-blooming bulbs, South African bulbs and other geophytes are dormant in summer, an adaptation that allows them to conserve resources during the dry, hot stretches in their native habitat. But in South Africa, bulbs\u2019 foliage continues to gather energy through their milder falls and winters, and they\u2019re able to bloom in late winter or early spring. Here in Brooklyn, curator Karla Chandler simulates South African winters in the greenhouse by providing higher temperatures and more light than what\u2019s outside. As their time approaches, she brings them into the pavilion so they will bloom for all to enjoy. Don\u2019t miss them!"}
{"text": "My 7-year-old son started second grade this year. Every morning he declares that he hates school, and he's not going to go. It's a struggle for us to get out the door. What can we do? Kids have many reasons for not wanting to go to school \u2014 separation from home and parents, bullies, assignments and grades, or a teacher. Talk with your child \u2014 and then perhaps with his teacher \u2014 to find out more about what's causing his anxiety and about his behavior at school. A school counselor or psychologist also might be able to help. Reviewed by: D'Arcy Lyness, PhD Date reviewed: October 2012"}
{"text": "ProtostomiaArticle Free Pass Protostomia, group of animals\u2014including the arthropods (e.g., insects, crabs), mollusks (clams, snails), annelid worms, and some other groups\u2014classified together largely on the basis of embryological development. The mouth of the Protostomia (proto, \u201cfirst\u201d; stoma, \u201cmouth\u201d) develops from the first opening into the embryonic gut (blastopore). The coelom (body cavity) forms from a split in the embryonic mesoderm (middle tissue). In addition, cell fates become fixed at the first cleavage of the early embryo, so separated cells cannot form twins. Larval (immature) forms, if present, are called trochophores. The Protostomia constitute one of two divisions of the coelomates (animals with a body cavity, or coelom). Compare Deuterostomia. What made you want to look up \"Protostomia\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "That\u2019s the official distance from the Earth to the Sun, as recently announced by the International Astronomical Union. Why pick a specific value when the Earth revolves in an elliptical path and the Sun is losing mass over time? Because scientific calculations from relativity to orbital predictions rely on having an accepted constant. The last time the number was revised was 1976, and we were due for an update. Use this to wow your physics teachers at your first opportunity."}
{"text": "9:00am Friday 23rd November 2012 A hairy spider has added some extra excitement to maths lessons at a Dales school. The spider project has involved year three and four children from Boyle and Petyt School, Beamsley, in many different aspects of maths. They have included measuring, problem solving, data handling and the eight times table. Class teacher Ruth Jenkinson said: \u201cOur creative curriculum allows us to explore different avenues of learning which inspire and motivate the pupils.\u201d To complement the initiative, art co-ordinator Debra Petty worked with the children to create their own fabulous eight-legged spider out of scraps of fabric and bin liners. \u00a9 Copyright 2001-2013 Newsquest Media Group"}
{"text": "Subject: English Language Learners Grade Level(s): K \u2013 12 Measures Growth: No The Aprenda 3 is a Spanish-language assessment modeled after the Stanford Achievement Test 10th edition. It is designed to measure achievement in ELA, math, science and social studies for Spanish-speaking students. With passages by authors of Spanish-language children's literature in the United States, Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico, and Central and South America, the test is intended to be culturally inclusive and of particular relevance for Spanish-speaking students. No reviews yet. Write a review."}
{"text": "Words in a Word Using this reproducible, write a long word that you have been studying in the line provided. Make enough copies of these for your class. Have your students find as many words as they can within that word. You can make a rule that the words have to be atleast 3 letters long for more practised students."}
{"text": "|Product #: MC-V1636| What Good Scientists Do Science Fair Classroom Decorations | Science Bulletin Board Sets What Good Scientists Do Colossal Concept Poster This colorful concoction focuses young scientists' attention on important skills and behaviors. It's over 5 1/2 feet tall. Package contains a teacher's guide with background information and related activities. Science. Submit a review"}
{"text": "- uploaded: May 3, 2012 - Hits: 1988 Scientists say they have found what is believed to be the oldest traces of human blood ever. The blood cells were found on the remains of Otzi, Italy's prehistoric iceman who roamed the Alps 53-hundred years ago. Scientists used an atomic force microscope to examine a wound on Otzi that caused his death. They say the red blood cells found on the wound are similar to modern-day samples and show their ability to survive for thousands of years. The discovery may help lead to a more precise determination of the age of blood spots in crime investigations."}
{"text": "From Ohio History Central This mound is on the grounds of the Fairmount Presbyterian Church. The Fairmount Mound is a large conical mound located on the grounds of Fairmount Presbyterian Church in Licking County. The mound is 15 feet high and 80 feet in diameter. It is not known who erected the mound. Some archaeologists believe that it was built by the Adena culture (800 B.C. to 1 A.D.) of prehistoric Native American people. - Woodward, Susan L., and Jerry N. McDonald. Indian Mounds of the Middle Ohio Valley: A Guide to Mounds and Earthworks of the Adena, Hopewell, Cole, and Fort Ancient People. Lincoln: The University of Nebraska Press, 2002."}
{"text": "Imperial decrees or edicts. These were issued during the reigns of almost every emperor from the time of the Song dynasty, to every corner of the empire. When received, local and provincial officials were expected to drop everything and carry out whatever direction was contained therein. The emperors during whose reign each edict below was issued, is listed under the image. Only two do not have names attached. These were all issued by the Qing dynasty; notice that there are two different scripts- Chinese is on the right, Manchu on the left."}
{"text": "Wetland ecosystems are characterised by the amount and quality of their water, by their soils, by the species they host, as well as by interactions between these components. From an ecological viewpoint, a wetland is in a good state when its biological components are diverse, when its physical and structural integrity are maintained, and when it is functioning well. Biodiversity is one of the main components of a wetland. This notion covers the diversity of life at different scales: genes, species and habitats. Through this theme, the Observatory wishes to determine the health of wetland ecosystems, emphasising its two key components: water and life. The six MWO indicators currently monitored under this theme are:"}
{"text": "The Circumpolar Health Observatory (CircHOB) is an international collaborative health information system, involved in systematic, standardized, and consistent data collection and analysis. It is population-based, and produces data for all northern regions in all circumpolar countries. CircHOB\u2019s purpose is to monitor trends and patterns in health status, health determinants, and health care, provides quantitative evidence for planning and evaluation of health programs and services. It is on-going and sustainable with periodic updates. CircHOB is hosted and maintained by ICHR."}
{"text": "Pneumonia is an illness marked by the inflammation of the lungs. It has many causes, including bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitological infection, exposure to chemicals or by physical injury. It is a leading cause of fatality amongst the elderly and those with suppressed immune systems. Symptoms include yellow phlegm, cold sweats, fever, chest pain, vomiting and coughing up blood. There are vaccines for certain types of pneumonia."}
{"text": "Now you have the answer to your students' question, \"When are we ever gonna have to use this?\" After interviewing working people--from dentists to firefighters to carpet cleaners--the author formulated more than 350 \"real-life\" work problems. Students explore 60 different math topics in the problems, which are arranged by occupation and math content in three levels of difficulty. A wall chart summarizes the results, showing 100 occupations and the 71 kinds of math they require each day! Includes answers."}
{"text": "ecosystem - a smarter option for the planet Ingredients > ecosystem Data The United States makes up 5 percent of the world's population, but we're consuming 30 percent of the world's resources and creating 30 percent of the world's waste. Recycled paper requires 64 percent less energy than making paper from virgin wood pulp, and can save many trees. ecosystem's paper components are made of 100% recycled material and can be recycled. The covers can also be recycled using a process that separates the latex from the paper product resulting in two different recycled material outputs. The materials that make up an ecosystem book come from a variety of regions in the US and are purchased domestically in order to: Our providers of raw materials are either certified by accredited ecological standards groups and/or provide certification of material authenticity."}
{"text": "Compost is defined as a mixture of something, usually vegetable or other organic waste.(noun) The soil mix used to fertilize and condition garden beds is an example of compost. The definition of compost means to mix vegetable and other organic waste together and to let them decompose.(verb) Taking your veggie scraps and putting them in a worm bin is an example of to compost. See compost in Webster's New World College Dictionary Origin: ME < OFr composte, condiment (> Fr compote) < VL *composita < L compositus: see composite See compost in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Origin: Middle English compote Origin: , from Old French, mixture, compost Origin: , from Latin compositum, mixture Origin: , from Origin: neuter past participle of comp\u014dnere, to put together; see component. Learn more about compost"}
{"text": "|Better Farming Series 22. Cocoa (FAO Better Farming series, 1977, 32 p.)| |Choosing and preparing the plantation site| 15. If a cocoa tree is to grow well, it needs more than anything else a soil \u00b7 of good structure, \u00b7 permeable and deep. The cocoa tree has tap- roots. The tap- root descends straight into the soil. The branch roots go down very deep. But many small branch roots also grow near the surface. If the soil is of good structure and contains much humus, the roots penetrate well. You can improve the soil structure by spreading manure and working it into the soil. If the soil is deep, the roots can go down to a good depth. Never plant cocoa trees in soil with a lot of stones, or in soil where there is some hard layer. Small surface roots"}
{"text": "Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles of mountainous terrain in the Sierra Nevada of California. Yosemite Falls is fed mostly by snowmelt. Peak flow usually happens in late May, but by August, Yosemite Falls is often dry. It begins flowing again a few months later, after winter snows arrive. More Yosemite Photos Side trip to see Patricia Bragg of Bragg Vinegar in Santa Barbara, California."}
{"text": "Saka languageArticle Free Pass Saka language, also called Khotanese, Middle Iranian language spoken in Xinjiang, in northwestern China, by the Saka tribes. Two dialectal varieties are distinguished. Khotanese, from the kingdom of Khotan, is richly attested by Buddhist and other texts dating from the 7th to the 10th century. Most of these writings remain unedited. The other dialect, known from only one Buddhist fragment, is connected with Tumshuq. The texts are written in Brahmi script and contain many loanwords from the Prakrit languages of India. What made you want to look up \"Saka language\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "A complete or full denture replaces the natural teeth and provides support for cheeks and lips. Without this support, sagging facial muscles can make a person appear older and reduce their ability to eat and speak. A denture is an appliance which is worn to replace lost or missing teeth to enable you to enjoy a healthy diet and smile with confidence. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by lost or missing teeth and is attached to your natural teeth with metal clasps or devices called precision attachments. The base of a denture is called a plate and can be made of either acrylic (plastic) or metal. The teeth are normally made of acrylic and can be made to match your natural teeth. This is especially important in the case of partial dentures."}
{"text": "Singularity is a mathematical term that refers to a point at which a mathematical object is undefined, either because it is infinite or degenerate. A simple example is the function 1/x. This function has a singularity at x = 0 because the fraction 1/0 is undefined. Another example is the center of a black hole, which has infinite density. In our standard model of cosmology, the universe we live in began as a spacetime singularity with infinite temperature and density."}
{"text": "The right most box has only one input, the lowest bit of thenumber, and two outputs, the sum and a carry out. Theremaining boxes have two inputs, a bit of the number and carry in,and two outputs, the sum and carry out. Write a truth table for the rightmost box. Draw a gatediagram to implement the rightmost box using And, OR, NOT, NAND, orNOR"}
{"text": "In recent years, gardeners have faced increased water-use restrictions, and it's not limited to dry-climate areas like the Southwest. There are restrictions in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. And even for gardeners with no water restrictions, low-water plants are key to a sustainable garden. Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens is a practical guide to the best 200 plants guaranteed to thrive in low-water gardens. Plant entries provide the common and botanical name, the regions where the plant is best adapted, growth and care information, and notes on pests and disease. This practical and inspiring guide includes a variety of plants, from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs, all selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. Companion plants, creative design ideas, and full color photography round out the text."}
{"text": "Related topics: Grammar if an offer, agreement etc is conditional, it will only be done if something else happens first [\u2260 unconditional]: a conditional acceptance His agreement to buy our house was conditional on our leaving all the furniture in it. in grammar, a conditional sentence is one that begins with 'if' or 'unless' and expresses something that must be true or happen before something else can be true or happen"}
{"text": "The Multilateral Trading System: 50 years of achievement 'Half-way' point: the Montreal ministerial The Uruguay Round was supposed to last four years. Therefore, the ministerial meeting in Montreal two years later, in December 1988, was called the Mid-Term Review (seen here). The objective was to set the agenda for the remaining two years of the round. Instead, the Montreal meeting ended in a deadlock that was not broken until April the following year. By the time ministers met again in Brussels in December 1990, the talks were considerably behind schedule. It was clear the round could not end as originally planned at that meeting."}
{"text": "Definitions for jebel musa\u02c8mu s\u0251 Random House Webster's College Dictionary Jeb\u2032el Mu\u2032sa\u02c8mu s\u0251(n.) a mountain in NW Morocco, opposite Gibraltar: one of the Pillars of Hercules. 2775 ft. (846 m). Category: Geography (places) Ref: Ancient, Abyla. Jebel Musa, Abila, Abyla(noun) a promontory in northern Morocco opposite the Rock of Gibraltar; one of the Pillars of Hercules"}
{"text": "Activity 7: Creating a Web of Life Here's a list of organisms (biotic factors) and materials (non-biotic factors) from Australia. Try to see how all things are part of a complex interacting system. Put the words below on 3 x 5 cards and attach a string to create signs to hang from necks. Have the children draw pictures of the organisms on the cards and jot notes about the animals. Have the students sit or stand in a large circle and throw a ball of yarn to each other to create a web of life. |Mountain Ash Tree||Fern Tree||Ground Fern||Grass|| |Beetle||Frog||Tropical Rain forest||Desert||Savanna| |Dingo||Eucalyptus tree||Leadbeaters Possum||Cats||Bats| Mountain Ash tree"}
{"text": "The Element Song The elements and the Periodic table Solids, liquids and gases The three physical states of matter Meet the Elements Do you know the main elements of the Periodic Table? What is the difference between a chemical and a physical change? The Octet Rule Learn the octet rule! Chemical reaction song Covers various chemical reactions Chemical bonding song Bonding between atoms and ions Ionic and covalent bonds Chemical bonding with lyrics attached Solubility rules help predict precipitates The Bromothymol blues Inidcators and chemical titration. Have you got the blues? Acids and Bases Song What is and acid and a base? Happy Mole Day What is a mole?"}
{"text": "Baobab Trees, Tanzania Photograph by Tom Schwabel, My Shot Baobab trees frame a serene view of night skies in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Some species of baobab trees can live for a thousand years\u2014potentially reaching a stunning height of 80 feet (25 meters) and a diameter of 40 feet (12 meters). Photo Tip: Nighttime photographs almost always require long exposures. This means using a tripod to hold your camera perfectly still while the shutter is open, though you can sometimes find a solid surface to rest your camera on and trip the shutter with the camera\u2019s self-timer. Buy the Ultimate Field Guide to Photography \u00bb"}
{"text": "Rudolph Gillings, a member of Macedonia, sings and prays during a recent Sunday service. Gillings is a fixture at the church, who can be found at services and prayer meetings \u2014 usually in the front row. In the 100 years since the founding of the NAACP in 1909, churches have played an important role in the push for equal rights. Today, they keep faith and history alive, providing support and positive role models as well as a place to confront social, religious and personal crises. Related Stories for Naples\u2019 historically black churches"}
{"text": "In Europe, the Spartans won against the Persians due to hoplites fighting in a phalanx formation. Then the Spartans were defeated by Macedonians because the Macedonians used longer spears called sarissa. Subsequently, this pattern of superior weapons prevailing continued through the use of swords, bows, and guns, etc. In contrast, in China, the Ming used cannons, and guns, but were slaughtered by the Jin cavalry that didn't have firearms. I've never heard about any battle in Chinese history where the superiority of technology was a significant factor in the victory. Was the Jin victory an anomaly, or are there other examples of inferior types of weaponry being used by the winning side in a battle?"}
{"text": "In the XX century, the climate was hotter than it has been for a thousand years. The year 2000 beat all known records. According to the experts, this rise in temperature indicates that global warming is taking place. What is the meaning of this term, which is now used on a daily basis by the media and members of the public? The Earth Matters magazine, weekly magazine of the Indian television Doordarshan, investigates this particularly worrying phenomenon. If it continues, India\u2019s long coastline and islands will be even more vulnerable to cyclones and population exodus will be inevitable, increasing the existing problems of over-population and access to resources. This programme is a call for collective awareness to protect the planet. Prix Magazine at XVIII Image et Science festival, Paris, 2001"}
{"text": "Date: Summer 2012 Why do engineers often use superheated steam to transfer heat? There are several reasons: 1. It has high heat content (and heat content is tunable with pressure) 2. It is made of water, which is cheap and readily available (and other than being hot, is pretty safe stuff) 3. It is easy (and cheap) to pump (gas) compared with other heat transfer fluids 4. It readily transfers heat owing to it being a vapor (conduction and convection) Hope this helps, Engineers use superheated steam to transfer heat because it is the most efficient means to do so. Some nuclear reactor designs use liquid sodium to transfer heat, but that is a much more hazardous (corrosive) and expensive process. We can go down the list of other heat transfer mediums, but steam always comes out to be the most efficient. Click here to return to the Engineering Archives Update: November 2011"}
{"text": "- Costanzo of Perugia First bishop of Perugia, Italy at age 30. He evangelized his people, cared for the poor, and lived a simple life that shamed the ruling classes. Imprisoned, tortured and martyred with many of his flock in the persecution of Marcus Aurelius. - Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate - For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein - Our Sunday Visitor\u2019s Encyclopedia of Saints"}
{"text": "Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881 and grew up to be one the most renowned painters and sculptors in the world. He is best known as the father of the Cubist movement, which became popular in France in the early 1900s. Cubism depicts objects from many different viewpoints, breaking the subject into shallow planes and apparently random angles. His \"Violin and Guitar\" is an excellent example of cubism. Picasso incorporated many different styles in his paintings, which are among the most expensive. In 2004, Picasso's \"Boy With a Pipe\" sold for more than $104 million at auction. His most popular prints include \"Le Vieux Guitariste,\" \"Don Quixote,\" \"Cote D'Azur\" and \"Petite Fleurs.\" Although Picasso died in 1973, his works are still quite sought-after."}
{"text": "Interactive notebook reading comprehension about rainforest biomes (upper elem). Includes fun activities such as a bar graph, crossword and maze. Interactive Notebook activity about the different phases of the moon (upper elementary). Introduction to terminology, drag and drop activities, multiple choice questions and a crossword. Interactive Notebook reading comprehension (with audio) for upper elementary about different types of clouds. Includes printable PDF worksheet and multiple choice quiz."}
{"text": "Science Main Index The black mamba is native to Africa. Their habitat is open grasslands, savannahs and woodlands. It is the largest venomous snake in Africa and the second largest venomous snake in the world. They are considered the deadliest snake in Africa. They are also considered fastest land snake in the world, able to reach speeds of 12 miles per hour. Although they are called the black mamba, they are generally gray, gray brown, or olive green in color. The name black mamba comes from the black color inside their mouth. Play the following videos to learn more about the mamba snake."}
{"text": "Researchers at the Johns Hopkins and Wake Forest Universities have found that golfers, especially those who are not in good shape, have a higher risk of suffering from heart strain. The study measured the exercise capability of 40 golfers through a nine-hole game. It found that players with heart disease worked at 57 percent of their exercise capacity. Some golfers came out at over 100 percent. Researchers now say heart patients may want to check with their doctors before hitting the green. They say it doesn't necessarily mean they have to stop, but that patients may want to take a golf cart or shorten play to stay safe."}
{"text": "|When your cat smells something and then opens his mouth slightly, wrinkles his nose, and curls back his upper lip, your cat is exhibiting what is called the 'flehmen reaction' or 'flehming.' He is drawing in air, capturing the scent, and transferring it to a small specialized sac called the 'vomeronasal organ' or 'Jacobson's organ.' This organ is located high up in the roof of the mouth, and has a large blood supply. It traps the odor molecules and sends signals to the brain regarding the scent. Flehming can occur with a number of scents, but most frequently occurs when the cat smells urine. Many male cats will exhibit this behavior when they smell the genitals or urine of a female cat in heat."}
{"text": "Given a 2-dimensional array of MxN heights, how to transform it to a sphere? Every element of this array is just a 3D point (x,y,z) where z represents some height. One has to transform this array into a sphere, twisting it around the origin so, that only minimal distortions will happen. Representing it by spherical coordinates is not very good, because of the severe distortions. It's probably better if there is no direct one-to-one mapping from 2D plane to a surface of 3D sphere - many plane's points will not be involved. But what is the best possible mapping and how to transform involved points (elements of array)? This is for a 3D-planet terrain simulation. First, fractal landscape is produced, then, it is to be transformed to 3D sphere. Thanks in advance! SOLUTION: Map projection"}
{"text": "Kindergarten Sight Word Review Downloads 2,007 3 Practice 31 Kindergarten sight words by following the directions on each page. This activity can also be used at the beginning of first grade to review the previous year's words. File Type: SMART Notebook lesson Subject: English Language Arts Grade: Kindergarten, Grade 1 Date submitted: September 11, 2012 Submitted by: VickiL Note: By using any resource from this site, you are agreeing to these Terms."}
{"text": "The Northwest Ordinance, adopted by the Confederation Congress on July 13, 1787, established a precedent for the organization of territories outside of the nation\u2019s original thirteen states. A minimum of five territories or states were to be created. Each was to have a republican government with an executive, legislative council (upper house), assembly, and judiciary. Not only was the territory north and west of the Ohio River to be settled by Americans and admitted into full statehood in the union, but the Ordinance stipulated that those territories would be free from slavery or involuntary servitude and have a bill of rights. Nathan Dane (1752\u20131835), who authored the clause prohibiting slavery, annotated this copy."}
{"text": "Culture Days by Explore & More One of the museum's most popular programs is Culture Days. Culture Days provides a multicultural educational experience for school-aged kids. Brazil, China, Ecuador, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Vietnam, Yemen \u2014 bring the world to your classroom! With genuine artifacts, decorated classrooms and an interactive approach, Culture Days will immerse your students in a unique global experience as they learn how children in other parts of the world live, eat, play and learn. For online activities for kids, pre- and post-visit ideas, and more information, visit the Cultures For Kids website."}
{"text": "Cluster Cup Rust Cluster cup rust on Ribes americanum Mill. Top arrow indicates infected developing fruit; bottom arrow indicates rust aecial pustule on leaf. Cluster cup rust on leaves and inflorescence of Ribes americanum Mill. Black arrows indicate leaf pustules, white arrow indicates abnormal rust-infected fruit Cluster cup rust produces yellow spots on leaves, flowers and developing fruits in April and May. The affected Ribes are usually growing in a low lying area, possibly near a swamp. The alternate hosts for this disease are Ribes and sedges. This disease can significantly reduce the yield of black fruited currants. This disease can be significant in the mid-west and northern plain states."}
{"text": "April - Oct 2000 Hunters and Hyenas in Ice Age Rutland It is true to say that no matter how much planning goes into an archaeological excavation, nothing can fully prepare you for what may, or may not, be revealed once the topsoil is removed. This was certainly the case when a team from University of Leicester Archaeological Services was involved in the excavation of medieval remains in the village of Glaston, Rutland in early 2000. As the work was due to finish, unexpected remains from the last Ice Age (c. 30, 000 years ago) were recovered. The patience of the landowner, and technical and financial support from our project partners, English Heritage, the Natural History Museum and the British Museum allowed the excavation of Britain\u2019s first \u2018open air\u2019 hyena den and rare evidence for a temporary hunters\u2019 camp. Click on the links to the right for more on the Glaston project."}
{"text": "- Select the current row: Shift+SpaceBar - Insert a row (above the currently selected row): Ctrl+\"+\" To delete a row (or column) after it is selected, press Ctrl+\"-\" It's easy to remember these because Ctrl is pretty much the most powerful key there is and \"+\" and \"-\" make sense for adding and deleting. A trick for remembering which shortcut to use for selecting the row or column is the mnemonic that both \"Ctrl\" and \"Column\" start with \"C\". Remembering the SpaceBar is easy because the SpaceBar is a long key, so it can easily represent a row or column. To insert more than one row or column at a time, use the Arrow Keys as you hold Shift before going to step 2. You can also just hold down Ctrl+Shift as you repeating hit the \"+\" key, or hold down Ctrl as you repeatedly hit the \"-\" key. [Updated 12/18/2012] (thank you to those who have commented)"}
{"text": "Curious to know how letters in the alphabet came to be, Jason Novak created a series of drawings titled \u2018Where Letters Came From\u2019 that depict the origins of A, B, C and D. The Oakland-based cartoonist takes the familiar letters that one encounters on a daily basis and explains their origins by creating different humorous scenarios. For instance, the letter E came into being from the image of a man standing with his arms in the air. The letter L is a shepherd who unfortunately is very rough with his sheep. The pictures provide a silly, but not unlikely guess at what might have inspired the typography of the alphabet. The explanations that Novak provides for his Where Letters Came From illustrations is very similar to Egyptian hieroglyphs, which used pictures to provide meaning. Alphabet Origin Illustrations 3,695 clicks in 37 w More Stats +/-"}
{"text": "Skip to Main Content In natural language, it is very common that one word has several different meanings. The well solution of word sense disambiguation (WSD) problem is the basis of natural language processing. In this paper, based on the certainty of word sense in certain language context, a new method is put forward based on ontology to solve the problem of WSD. And also, a prototype is developed to solve the WSD of \"FT\" in Chinese. Ontology is used to describe the knowledge of word and sense, and Jena reasoning rules are used to reason the mean of one ambiguous word. This method can be of great help to solve WSD. Date of Conference: 11-13 Dec. 2009"}
{"text": "Ready-to-Use, Motivating Lessons on CD to Help You Teach Essential Problem-Solving Skills by Bob Krech Liven up math lessons with this book and CD taking full advantage of the SMART Board's interactive features! The CD contains eight units on key problem-solving strategies, such as guess and check, draw a picture, look for a pattern, and more. Students can easily draw, move, highlight, and underline text right on the board. The book features step-by-step mini-lessons that correspond to the Notebook files on the CD."}
{"text": "(1) Transmitting digital audio or video. Streaming usually refers to listening to audio or watching video while it is being transmitted from a remote source in contrast with downloading and storing the material first. See streaming audio, streaming video and home theater streaming. (2) Transferring or transmitting data. For example, the phrase \"the device was streaming data\" is another way of saying that data were being transferred or transmitted with no reference to the more widely heard usage of the term in definition #1 above. See stream. Search For streaming On ChannelWeb Find the latest news and information on streaming from across the Channelweb Network of IT Web sites."}
{"text": "The Birmingham News. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Photograph by Bernard Troncale. The salt works near Jackson in Clarke County was mined as early as the early ninteenth century, and before that Native Americans extracted salt from the area. During the Civil War salt from the springs was shipped throughout the South."}
{"text": "A locator map identifies a place or region of interest and emphasizes its geographic setting. The following are some characteristics of locator maps: - They display a variety of information. - The primary aims are legibility and graphic contrast. - No graphics marks (that is, symbolized points, lines or polygons; text; or raster pixels) should be given visual emphasis over others. Successful locator maps often display very little extra information while drawing the reader's attention to a particular location of interest and its geographic setting. For example, a small locator map might accompany a newspaper article to help show the location of a current event. Locator maps are also used to identify areas that are shown in greater detail on another map. These types of locator maps are often found in gazetteers and road atlases to identify the extent of the map on a single page."}
{"text": "Unlike definitives, commemorative stamps are printed in limited numbers to honor an event, person, or specific theme. Postmaster General John Wanamaker issued the nation's first commemorative stamps in 1893. The series of sixteen stamps illustrated the Columbus's discovery of America. They prepared the way for the rapid growth of commemorative issues in the twentieth century. Like the Columbians, early commemorative stamps were issued in sets of a few stamps. In the late 1920s and throughout most of the twentieth century, individual stamps were issued to commemorate a topic. Commemorative sets or panes of multiple images have again become popular, especially with the development of self-adhesive stamps."}
{"text": "anything like C++ references? adalke at mindspring.com Mon Jul 14 18:28:38 CEST 2003 > In computer science, the theoretical model one first learns is a turing > machine. Turing machines have no variables or values, merely tapes. Actually, we started off with state machine, then worked our way though DFA/NFA, PDA, etc., ending up with a TM. I remember being intrigued that the way we learned these was in opposite order to they way they were first researched. Can anyone suggest why? My thought was that mathematicians like generalizing, so the most general models were pondered first. Only as people started to experiment with variations, and with actual computer hardware to back them up, did people start thinking about more limited cases. dalke at dalkescientific.com More information about the Python-list"}
{"text": "SEWAGE IN THE LAKES The next report is part of coverage of a threat called \"point source pollution.\" The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Mark Brush reports on how some pipes are still dumping pollution into the Lakes. CHEMICAL VALLEY SPILLS The next report in our series, Ten Threats to the Great Lakes, reveals that we still have a long way to go to eliminate pollution in the lakes. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Rick Pluta reports on how one of the biggest problem spots isn't in the U.S., but in Canada. Combined Sewers Under Pressure (Part One) Massive Sewer Projects Drain Funds (Part Two) Dilemmas for Wastewater Treatment Plants New Mining Operation Worries Neighbors EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System A virtual tour of a Chicago deep-tunnel under construction"}
{"text": "|University of Kentucky||College of Agriculture||Agripedia| |This page is intended for popup window display. Part of Agripedia Web site.| Fair Packaging & Labeling Act The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act was passed in 1966 and requires all consumer products to have labels that are true and informative. The FDA enforces these provisions on foods, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices."}
{"text": "call-with-current-continuation definition Lisp, programming (call/cc) A Lisp control function that takes a function f as its argument and calls f, passing it the current continuation , which is itself a function, k. k, which represents the context of the call to call/cc, takes the result of call/cc (which is the result of f) and returns the final result of the whole program. Thus if, for example, the final result is to print the value returned by call/cc then anything passed to k will also be printed. E.g, in Scheme (define (f k) (k 1) (k 2) 3) (display (call-with-current-continuation f)) Will display 1."}
{"text": "Step Forward Introductory: Students at this beginning level practice the pronunciation of letters, basic words and phrases. Step Forward 1: SStudents in this class focus on simple, learned words, phrases and pronunciation. Some easy grammar is taught at this level. Step Forward 2: Students in this class learn functional English words and phrases. Some grammar is taught for immediate needs. Step Forward 3: Students practice basic grammar, conversation, vocabulary, phrases and short reading passages. Step Forward 4: Students practice more complex grammar, conversation, reading passages, writing and intonation."}
{"text": "Experts in Two-Hybrid System Techniques Screening techniques first developed in yeast to identify genes encoding interacting proteins. Variations are used to evaluate interplay between proteins and other molecules. Two-hybrid techniques refer to analysis for protein-protein interactions, one-hybrid for DNA-protein interactions, three-hybrid interactions for RNA-protein interactions or ligand-based interactions. Reverse n-hybrid techniques refer to analysis for mutations or other small molecules that dissociate known interactions."}
{"text": "Merope (m\u0115r\u02c8\u0259p\u0113) [key], in Greek mythology. 1 One of the Pleiades. She was the wife of Sisyphus, king of Corinth, and the mother of Glaucus. According to one legend she became the lost Pleiad because of the shame she felt for having married a mortal. 2 Daughter of Oenopion. Orion loved her, but when he failed to gain her father's approval, he raped her. In revenge, Oenopion blinded him. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Merope from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Folklore and Mythology"}
{"text": "By the year 2050, it is estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia will explode to 36 million in the US and over 160 million worldwide, over 3 times the current rate. Once a patient has dementia, efforts to reverse it are challenging. Research in the last 10 years has focused on our ability to identify preclinical stages and has moved forward rapidly. Here to provide a preview of his presentation at the US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in San Diego is Dr Anton P. Porsteinsson, William B. and Sheila Konar Professor and Director of the Alzheimer Disease Care Research and Education Program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY. His presentation, \u201cPreventing Cognitive Decline in Your Patients\u201d is scheduled for Thursday, November 8th, from 4 to 5:30 PM."}
{"text": "To get a feel for HTML, you can use any text editing software such as NotePad, TextPad or EditPlus. Do not use Word, because it adds special codes to your text that a web browser will not be able to correctly interpret. HTML pages are composed of tags. All HTML tags are enclosed in angle brackets. For example <html> is an HTML tag. Here is the HTML for a very simple html page: <title> my first web page </title> this is easier than I thought After you save this HTML. You can double click on the file created to view the web page in a browser. From this example, you will probably notice a few things:"}
{"text": "Raine Island Reef, Australia Photograph by Paul Sutherland Parrotfish swim over a reef cluster off Raine Island, Australia. Female green turtles travel 1,600 miles (2,575 kilometers) from places like Indonesia and New Caledonia to lay their eggs in spots such as Raine Island. The island, where Aborigines once came in outrigger canoes to gather food, is now off-limits to most visitors to protect the nesting wildlife."}
{"text": "x.\u00f8i5illed toroidal solenoid has 600 turns and a mean radius of . Each winding has a cross-sectional area of . Assume that the magnetic field is uniform over the cross section of the When the current in the solenoid is , what is the magnetic field within the solenoid? the energy density in the solenoid. What is the total volume enclosed by the What is the inductance of the solenoid? the energy stored in the solenoid."}
{"text": "Almost two years ago, researchers from the Tennessee Aquarium and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife captured several specimens of the Conasauga Logperch, one of the rarest darters in North America. On Friday, after a long process of breeding and building a small population of the endangered fish, the researchers released a group of young logperch back into the river. Middle school students from Valley Point Middle School in Whitfield County were on hand for the release. Photo by Jake Daniels . published Friday, May 18th, 2012 Stories this photo appears in: TENNGA, Tenn. -- Nearly two years ago, Tennessee Aquarium researchers and other conservationists snorkeled the upper reaches of the Conasauga River looking for one of the rarest darters in North America -- the 6-inch Conasauga logperch."}
{"text": "stereotype (st\u0115r\u02c8\u0115\u0259t\u012ap\u02cc) [key], plate from which printing is done, made by casting metal in a mold, usually of paper pulp. The process was patented in 1725 by the Scottish inventor William Ged. Firmin Didot improved the process, named it, and extended its use. Cylinder presses, by which newspapers were traditionally printed, use curved stereotype plates that fit the cylinders. For other applications, stereotype has largely been replaced by electrotype. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on stereotype from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Technology: Terms and Concepts"}
{"text": "In Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dr. James A. Mulick shows his approach to counseling children with autism and their parents. Autism spectrum disorder, which includes autism and Asperger syndrome, is characterized by impairment in communication skills, social interactions, and repetitive patterns of behavior. Dr. Mulick works with families with autistic children to help them handle this disorder. In this session, Dr. Mulick works with a mother of a 10-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with autism. Dr. Mulick uses his behavioral\u2013educational approach to assess the present situation and makes several intervention suggestions, including exposure, distraction, and reinforcement."}
{"text": "Ping Pong-Playing Robots Can Take On Any Pro When the inevitable robot uprising begins, it might just start with ping pong. Two expert, robot ping pong players were built to paddle any foe into the ground. Using camera technology the robots can track the direction, speed and position of the ball. Not only do they play against each other, but they can also take on human opponents as well."}
{"text": "Best correction ever? JUL 20 2009 On July 17, 1969, The New York Times issued a correction related to an editorial the paper published in 1920 that dismissed the idea of rocket travel in the vacuum of space. The editorial read, in part: That Professor Goddard, with his 'chair' in Clark College and the countenancing of the Smithsonian Institution, does not know the relation of action to reaction, and of the need to have something better than a vacuum against which to react -- to say that would be absurd. Of course he only seems to lack the knowledge ladled out daily in high school. The correction stated: Further investigation and experimentation have confirmed the findings of Issac Newton in the 17th Century and it is now definitely established that a rocket can function in a vacuum as well as in an atmosphere. The Times regrets the error."}
{"text": "Punched-card machine by British Tabulating Machines Bletchley Park\u2019s work also involved industrial-scale information-handling to manage the huge number of intercepted German messages. In the 1930s commercial data-processing was the preserve of punched-card machines. Many British Tabulating Machines (BTM) devices, branded \u2018Hollerith\u2019 after their inventor, were installed at Bletchley Park. An identical machine, displayed here, was given to the Science Museum by BTM in 1932. - Currently on display in: - Codebreaker \u2013 Alan Turing's life and legacy - Year made : - c. 1930 - Inventory number :"}
{"text": "A Super Special Soup Humorous (fiction), 276 words, Read-AloudThe narrator invites his friends over on Saturday for a special soup. He describes the contents of the soup, which include scrambled slugs, squashed snails, slippery squid, and slimy snake. At the end of the story, he reveals the real menu for Saturday's supper: spaghetti, salad, spongecake, and soda. - Introduce and expose students to the /s/ sound represented by the letter s. - Build oral comprehension skills. - Model fluent reading."}
{"text": "SUMMARY: Astronomers have known for a while that solar activity cycles over a period of 11 years. At the height, solar flares erupt from the surface of the sun almost every day, and the Earth is bombarded by coronal mass ejections. The most recent Solar Max crested in 2000, but after settling down only briefly, the Sun has roared back again with nearly the same level of activity. It's even brighter in the radio spectrum. This double peak happened during the last Solar Max as well, back in 1989. View full article What do you think about this story? post your comments below."}
{"text": "Fat acts as a cushion for the internal organs, insulation for weather extremes, a storage for energy, and keeps your skin and hair healthy and supple. The body can make fat from protein or carbohydrates, but it makes fat most readily out of fats already in the diet. For example, if you were to eat one thousand fat calories and one thousand complex carbohydrate calories, the fat calories would be converted into body fat more quickly. Our dietary need for fat is about one tablespoon daily. Yet the average American adult consumes between six to eight tablespoons a day. Although our bodies need fat, we should focus on reducing the overall amount of fats we consume in order to reduce the risk of serious health problems. For more information on nutrition, contact a health care professional."}
{"text": "Easter, the day when resurrection took place, is the day of hope and good will. Followers of Christianity exchange gifts with each other to celebrate this occasion. It not only conveys the message of hope but also gives an opportunity to reassure the fact that good deeds and truth cannot be buried for long and will always come out successfully. Such is the importance of Easter that people believe that Jesus is re- born on Easter day and is as important as Christmas. As Floyd w Tomkins said, \u201cLet the resurrection joy lift us from loneliness and weakness and despair to strength and beauty and happiness.\u201d Exchanging gifts is one way of sharing your love and affection for others on Easter but there is another way of doing it by sharing these quotes on Easter. It can be through email or e card. Share them with your friends and beloved ones."}
{"text": "Part Two of The Current The Anthropocene: Documentary Repeat The earth is estimated to be about 4.6 Billion years old, a time divided by scientists into different geological epochs. The past two hundred years may represent something new to the planet. People in the 18th century would barely recognize the earth their descendants now inhabit. Sprawling cities, re-routed rivers, leveled forests, giant mines. The planet is hot, the ice caps slushy, the ozone layer perforated. Some say people have made their own epoch ... that we're leaving the Holocene ... for a new and unpredictable geological period. Our documentary The Anthropocene was produced by The Current's Chris Wodskou. It first aired last September. Other segment from today's show:"}
{"text": "BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL is a notebook option that specifies whether the window for the notebook should become selected if you click it. - With WindowClickSelect->True, clicking the window corresponding to a notebook makes that notebook the currently selected one. - WindowClickSelect affects selection of a window as a whole; Selectable affects only selection of the contents of a window. Create a notebook that does not become the selected notebook when clicked: Clicking the \"text\" button pastes \"text\" into the currently selected notebook: With WindowClickSelect->True, clicking the button causes its notebook to be selected: New in 3"}
{"text": "EDUC 291A: The Educational System of the United States Historical development and contemporary status of principal features of American schooling and major issues of policy and practice. The course will focus primarily upon public elementary and secondary schools. The course will stress relationships between education and other sectors of society. No professor information to display. No students have added this course yet. There are no reviews for this course. Be the first to write one! There are no documents available for this class"}
{"text": "Regions are the different segments of a sound file in ProTools jargon. To split an audio track into differennt regions, use the Selector tool and place the cursor wherever you want to split your track. You'll see the blue markers above the timeline jump to the location you clicked. Separate the track into regions by going to the menu at the top of the screen and selecting Edit...Separate Region. You can also use the shortcut Cmd-E. Notice that your track now has two regions, like this: Double click on a region to highlight it. Now that the sections are divided form one another, you can move or delete them independently."}
{"text": "The Luzinterruptus 'Plastic Garbage Guarding the Museum' is an attempt to raise environmental awareness when it comes to waste. This project took place in Gewerbemuseum Winterthur in Switzerland and the artist gave out museum tickets in exchange for plastic bags. The idea behind this piece is to glamorize waste, being plastic bags in this case, and then watching them decompose over time, which diminishes its glory. It symbolizes mindless consumption, and is aimed to influence society to reduce waste. The artist filled the bags with air and then lit them up to resemble balloons. It is quite the spectacle, and trade-off for those who contributed, as they got free museum tickets. By creating an interactive experience Luzinterruptus was not only able to draw attention to the cause, but also got people involved in the process. Scorching Trash Installations 3,222 clicks in 42 w More Stats +/-"}
{"text": "Rapid is defined as something that is fast or quick or that happens in a short time.(adjective) The definition of a rapid is a turbulent part of a river where the current flows quickly.(noun) A narrow part of river bed where the current is flowing rapidly is an example of a rapid. See rapid in Webster's New World College Dictionary Origin: L rapidus < rapere, to seize, rush: see rape See rapid in American Heritage Dictionary 4 adjective rap\u00b7id\u00b7er, rap\u00b7id\u00b7est Origin: Latin rapidus Origin: , from rapere, to seize; see rep- in Indo-European roots. Learn more about rapid"}
{"text": "Charles Perrault (12 January 1628 \u2013 16 May 1703) was a French author who laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. The best known include Le Petit Chaperon rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), Cendrillon(Cinderella), Le Chat Bott\u00e9 (Puss in Boots) and La Barbe bleue (Bluebeard). Actualemente no hay contenido clasificado con este t\u00e9rmino. The CiffCiaff is seeking intrepid volunteers to add contents or translate the existing one. If you\u2019d like to help contact us!"}
{"text": "Choose from the hazardous waste types below to learn more. - Listed Wastes: Wastes that EPA has determined are hazardous. The lists include the F-list (wastes from common manufacturing and industrial processes), K-list (wastes from specific industries), and P- and U-lists (wastes from commercial chemical products). - Characteristic Wastes: Wastes that do not meet any of the listings above but that exhibit ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. - Universal Wastes: Batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., thermostats) and lamps (e.g., fluorescent bulbs). - Mixed Wastes: Waste that contains both radioactive and hazardous waste components. - Waste Identification Process: Details about the process for identifying, characterizing, listing, and delisting hazardous wastes."}
{"text": "Have a look through some of the Flash Movies we have made to highlight other important environmental issues. - Keep the Sea Plastic Free. Bin it. Marine litter has become a major problem for Australia\u2019s ocean environment. The time has come to appreciate the importance of our fragile marine environment and to understand the steps you can take to lessen your impact. Delivering Sustainable News Recycling newspapers and magazines saves on landfill, uses less energy and cuts greenhouse emissions\u2026 all good news for the environment. This animated movie sees Ollie and Rex as Recycling Super Heroes in the movie titled \u201cChampions of the Planet \u2013 Delivering Sustainable News\u201d."}
{"text": "Traps (such as SIGILL, SIGFPE, SIGSEGV) result from something a thread does to itself, such as dividing by zero or explicitly sending itself a signal. A trap is handled only by the thread that caused it. Several threads in a process can generate and handle the same type of trap simultaneously. Extending the idea of signals to individual threads is easy for synchronous signals--the signal is dealt with by the thread that caused the problem. Because such a synchronous signal usually means that something is seriously wrong with the whole process, and not just with a thread, terminating the process is often a good choice."}
{"text": "any of a genus (Pan) of great apes of Africa, with black hair and large, protruding ears: it is smaller than a gorilla and is noted for its intelligence Fr chimpanz\u00e9 < Bantu (Angola) kampenzi See chimpanzee in American Heritage Dictionary 4 A gregarious anthropoid ape (Pan troglodytes) of tropical Africa, having long dark hair and somewhat arboreal habits and exhibiting humanlike behavior and a high degree of intelligence. It is now considered vulnerable to extinction in the wild. Origin: , from Vili (Bantu language of Congo) ci-mpenzi"}
{"text": "have heard that there are no more Buddhist nuns. Is this true? - The Buddha founded the order of nuns in his lifetime and for five or six hundred years nuns played an important role in the spread and development of Buddhism. But for reasons that are not clear nuns never commanded the same esteem and consequently got the same support, as monks and in India and South-east Asia the order died out. However in Taiwan, Korea and Japan the order of nuns has continued to flourish. Today in Sri Lanka and Thailand steps are being taken to reintroduce the order of nuns from Taiwan although some traditionalists are not very enthusiastic about this. However, in keeping with the Buddha's original intentions, it is only right that women as well as men have the opportunity to live the monastic life and benefit from it."}
{"text": "Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones thin, brittle, and easy to break. It's related to the loss of bone mass that happens as a natural part of aging. It's most common in women who have gone through menopause, but it can also occur in men. As osteoporosis gets worse, it can lead to broken bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. Treatment can slow bone loss and increase bone thickness. November 6, 2012 Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2013 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. \u00a9 2013 NorthShore University HealthSystem. All Rights Reserved. | Policies & Procedures"}
{"text": "Definitions for kerr effect Birefringence of a material induced by an electric field due to partial orientation of its molecules. Origin: From Rev. John Kerr Scottish physicist. The Standard Electrical Dictionary The effect of an electrostatic field upon polarized light traversing a dielectric contained within the field. (See Electrostatic Refraction.)"}
{"text": "E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. Red Feathers (The). The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. They cut to pieces General Waynes brigade in the American War, and the Americans vowed to give them no quarter. So they mounted red feathers that no others might be subjected to this threat. They still wear red puggarees on Indian service. (See LACED\u00c6MONIANS.)"}
{"text": "Reputation-Based Storage Space Allocation for Balancing the Tradeoffs Between Data Availability and Query Delay in MANET Source: International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering (IJARCSSE) Network partition in Mobile Adhoc NETworks (MANET's) is basic behaviour happens due to node's mobility and node/link failures. Due to that the data accessibility process in network was found data unavailability. Normally node wants to access data from another node it needs query transmission process, the partition of networks will make delay in providing such requested data. The basic idea is to replicate the most frequently accessed data locally and only rely on neighbour's memory when the communication link to them is reliable. In this approach, the selfish caching issue in MANET is formulated as a non-cooperative problem."}
{"text": "Taking care of your lawn during the fall is as important as it is during spring and summer, even more so for lawns with cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue. Nearly all fertilizers and broadleaf herbicides should be applied in the fall, and it is by far the best time to renovate (seed) lawns. Here are some tips for cool-season grasses: Fertilize - fertilizing your lawn in the fall will help it grow stronger, thicker and greener. Cool - season grasses should be fertilized with nitrogen in late October and again in four to six weeks. Use either farm fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate or urea, or use specialty fertilizers found in garden centers. The normal rate is 1 to 1.5 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn. A common rate would be 15 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 1000 sq. feet. Remember to spread it evenly over your lawn."}
{"text": "Power is the rate at which work is performed or energy is converted. OK, enough physics. Having power like Pujols means swinging hard and fast. Overload/Underload training begins with using something heavy (the Power Stick) and something light (the Quick Stick). By working out with these contrasting weighted bats, batters will develop strength and speed in their swing\u2014like Pujols at the plate."}
{"text": "I'm new to this type of question and I can only get so far into the question before I don't know what to do - I haven't been taught more but I very much would like to know. Use the substitution = to show that = where the values of a, b and k are to be found. Hence evaluate . So far I can say that = and = And this is as far as I can get. Could someone please help me finish the question and understand how it works from this point onwards? Any help is greatly appreciated"}
{"text": "Follow a heart healthy diet to reduce your risk of coronary disease. Tags:Following a Heart-Healthy Diet,fruit effect on cholesterol,Healthy Diet,healthy eating,Heart Healthy Foods,how to diet,Howcast,lower heart disease risk,reducing heart disease Grab video code: Step 1: Eat lots of fiber. Choose high-fiber foods, starting with a bowl of cereal for breakfast that contains at least three grams of fiber. Every 10 grams of dietary fiber added to your daily diet can reduce your risk of heart disease by 27 percent."}
{"text": "POWERPOINT: PRESENTATION WITH AUDIO: SOIL 4: GERMS IN FOOD AND WATER PART 2 (UPPER ELEM/MIDDLE/HIGH) PowerPoint with Audio: Germs in Food and Water - Cleaning. Part 2 of 2 food and water preparation presentations from the Living on Planet Earth Series. This program describes how to limit the ingestion of harmful microbes by properly separating, cleaning, cooking and chilling food. Already an abcteach Member? LOG IN TO ACCESS THIS DOCUMENT..."}
{"text": "Block on Incline A block is positioned on an incline of angle q = 30 o a distance d = 10 meters up the incline as shown in the picture. If the block is assumed initially at rest, how long will it take to reach the bottom of the incline? Use g = 9.81; t = s"}
{"text": "1. Cell Biology. the nonliving matter or inclusions, as starch or pigments, within a cell 2. Grammar. a. a change in the structure of a word or sentence made by adding, removing, or transposing the sounds or words of which it is composed or the letters that represent them. the formation of oblique cases from a stem other than that of the nominative. Origin: 1375\u20131425; late Middle English metaplasmus Related forms grammatical change, irregularity < Latin < Greek metaplasm\u00f3s reforming, remodeling, derivative of metapl\u00e1ssein to mould differently, remodel. See meta- is always a great word to know. So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:"}
{"text": "The Atlas case focuses on resources and their use. Data Resource Management Reuse and repeatability GIS has been argued to be the most complex information system in existence today. Whether the \"most complex\" or not, GIS is still comprehensive enough to require, in many cases, special skills to access the data and special talents to produce information. This simply means that GIS skills and talent are in relatively high demand. Coupled with the cost of creating these resources (e.g. education, software, experience, etc.) the skills and talents command relatively high salaries. The Atlas Case focuses on the ways the program can minimize the cost needed to leverage these critical skills and talents. The design objectives of reuse and repeatability are examples of this focus."}
{"text": "Did You Know? Facts, Figures & Folklore About the Month of October Sept 27 : 04 days to October Did you know that there are two birthstones for the month of October? That would be the transparent tourmaline and the opaque opal. Did you know that October marks the conclusion of the grape harvests? The ancient Saxons used to call October Wyn Monath, since it was the time of wine making. Join us as we present a new \u201cDid You Know?\u201d fact each day as we countdown to the month of October! So stop by again tomorrow."}
{"text": "Bigshot LetterLanguage brain teasers are those that involve the English language. You need to think about and manipulate words and letters. Add the indicated number of the same letter(the Bigshot Letter) to the following sets of letters and form three words that contain all five vowels. The letters given are not in the correct order. 1. AEIOUDNT + Bigshot Letter(1) 2. AEIOUMMNT + Bigshot Letter(2x) 3. AEIOULLRYNT + Bigshot Letter(4x) QUESTION: What is the Bigshot Letter and what are the words? Hint1. Experience is the best teacher. 2. Mean what you say. 3. Be ready for the ups and downs of business. AnswerThe letter C. See another brain teaser just like this one... Or, just get a random brain teaser If you become a registered user you can vote on this brain teaser, keep track of which ones you have seen, and even make your own. Back to Top"}
{"text": "The direction property defines the direction the text will display. direction in CSS Versions: direction: ltr | rtl | inherit Left to right. Right to left. The element should have the same direction setting as the parent. direction Initial Value: direction Applies To: This property is inherited. direction Browser Support: change the direction of the element <p style=\"direction: rtl;\"> This paragraph should display right to left. </p>"}
{"text": "Gardening Articles: Landscaping :: Trees, Shrubs, & Vines New Starry-Eyed Hydrangea by Charlie Nardozzi The smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is a widely grown landscape shrub, and Annabelle, with its snowball-shaped flowers, has been the variety of choice for years. A newly discovered selection of this species has been found in Alabama that produces flowers with a unique shape that's sure to impress hydrangea lovers. The Hayes Starburst hydrangea (H. arborescens radiata) has dome-shaped, white flowers that open in a traditional lace-cap shape. Then after a few days the flowers become double, giving the blossoms a star-like effect. The flowering continues for several weeks. 'Hayes Starburst' grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide in a range of well-drained soils, and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. For more information on the Hayes Starburst hydrangea, go to: Spring Meadow Nursery."}
{"text": "Educational Resources > Agriculture > Alternative Crops EarthScore: Your Personal Environmental Audit & Guide An interactive guide for people to learn how they impact the environment in thier daily lives.Joel Makower says, \"this clever book allows you to assess and rate your own habits and lifestyle, then learn how to reduce their environmental impact..head and shoulders above other green guides.\" Ratings/Review of this resource:"}
{"text": "You just saw a horror movie with a friend. You're talking about parts of the movie that scared you. You say: That look she gave him sent chills up my spine. \"Giving someone a look\" means looking at someone with a certain emotion. You can \"give someone a look\" when you're angry at them, when you think they're being silly, when you're scared, and so on. Things that are scary can make you feel cold and make you shiver a little bit. So when something is frightening, you can say that it \"sends chills up your spine\". This phrase is usually for talking about scary things. However, in some situations you can also use it for things that make you really excited in a positive way. For example: The chorus of that song is so beautiful. When I hear that, it sends chills up my spine. (Print this lesson)"}
{"text": "Kittens Are Like That by Jan Pfloog Reviewed by A.S. (age 7) A.S. is a student in Ms. Kachenchai's 1st Grade Class This book is about kittens. Kittens drink milk from their mom. Kittens meow for food. They like milk. Kittens lick their paws to take a bath. If you want to know more about kittens, read this book. I like this book because of the cat pictures. I saw kittens run and sleep like a ball. I also learned that kittens like to hide. Children that would like a kitten as a pet need to read this book."}
{"text": "Teodoro Vidal Collection of Puerto Rican History - Introduction \"Teodoro Vidal Collection of Puerto Rican History - Introduction\" showing 1 items. - This basket was bought in Luquillo in 1979. The hanging supports are made of bejuco, processed fiber from the century plant, or maguey. A large metal disk was placed around the top to keep rodents from crawling into it from above. Widely used in rural kitchens, it is called a canestillo in the center of the island and a barandillo in the north. - Currently not on view - Date made - 20th century - ca 1979 - ID Number - catalog number - accession number - Data Source - National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center"}
{"text": "Summary: BASIC FINANCE: AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INVESTMENTS & MANAGEMENT offers a proven ?modular? approach to help users learn finance concepts quickly and easily. The text offers a strong finance foundation focusing on Internet resources and sample number problems, cases, and calculator solutions using a Microsoft? Excel? appendix. The text introduces the time value of money using three approaches to reinforce the concept--interest tables, financial calculator keystrokes, ...show more and investment analysis calculator software created specifically for the Mayo books. ...show lessEdition/Copyright: 10TH 12 More prices and sellers below."}
{"text": "The student book is supported by a comprehensive Teachers Book & CD which includes full teaching notes for each unit, ideas for extension work, topic tests along NCEA lines (to familiarise students with the style), answers to all questions, a set of worksheets, and a comprehensive range of practicals provided as photocopy masters. Teachers are provided with a choice of investigative approach in each topic where possible - some investigations lend themselves to student planning and carrying out, while others follow the traditional recipe format. Audience: Primary / High School Number Of Pages: 48 Published: 15th June 2005 Publisher: Cengage Learning New Zealand Dimensions (cm): 29.7 x 21.0 x 0.400"}
{"text": "During the third hour after midnight the hands on a clock point in the same direction (so one hand is over the top of the other). At what time, to the nearest second, does this happen? On a digital 24 hour clock, at certain times, all the digits are consecutive. How many times like this are there between midnight and 7 a.m.? Stuart's watch loses two minutes every hour. Adam's watch gains one minute every hour. Use the information to work out what time (the real time) they arrived at the airport. These clocks have been reflected in a mirror. What times do they On a digital clock showing 24 hour time, over a whole day, how many times does a 5 appear? Is it the same number for a 12 hour clock over a whole day? These clocks have only one hand, but can you work out what time they are showing from the information? Can you put these mixed-up times in order? You could arrange them in a circle."}
{"text": "- For Teachers Thank you for looking at my thread, I would like to know what's is the correct way to write o'clock without the contrast \" ' \" between the o and the c. And thank you one more time.... Firstable, thank you for taking your time helping me. We are going through this words that use apostrophe (thank you by the way), words that are composed exemplo:doesn't, aren't, they'll and so on. We are using a grammar book which gives us a list and the word o'clock is the only word that we couldn't solve. I new that was the way to write it (just so you know English is my second language). But now since is in the list I'm doubting it. Help please!! I concur with the answer: I learned at primary school that o'clock was a contraction of \"of the clock\". Whatever it was originally a contraction of, it is not used nowadays. It is \"o'clock\" and that is how it is used."}
{"text": "Volume 17, Issue 1 (January 1972) Statistical Treatment of Pellet Dispersion Data for Estimating Range of Firing When a shotgun is fired, the pellet charge emerges from the muzzle as a single mass and remains so for a couple of feet, after which the pellets begin to disperse. This dispersion increases with the range of firing. The relationship between the size of pellet pattern and the range of firing is routinely employed in forensic science laboratories to estimate the range of firing. The method consists of firing test shots from different distances using the weapon of the crime and ammunition similar to that used in the crime and ascertaining the limits of the distance within which a pattern of the size of the evidence pattern can be obtained. This approximately defines the limits of the range of firing."}
{"text": "Although Fibre Channel utilizes the SCSI protocol for block based disk I/O, Fibre also has the capability to run multiple protocols at the same time. The Fibre spec is very open, and the Fibre cables themselves are just the underlying transport that enable great distances between servers and storage,(up to 100km) and also enables storage consolidation for access by many nodes. SCSI on the other hand only supports a max of 15 nodes per bus, is limited to 25 meters for differential SCSI and requires proper termination to prevent signal reflection. Fibre in a fabric topology can scale to thousands of nodes, is unlimited in the amount of storage being accessed, is tamper proof because it's optical, and enables things like LAN free backup, remote replication, wide area clustering, dual pathing, dual ported access, hardware based volume shadowing, etc. This was first published in April 2001"}
{"text": "true and false All conditional statements use the truth or falsehood of a conditional expression to determine the execution path. An example of a conditional expression is A == B. This uses the conditional operator == to see if the value of A is equivalent to the value of B. The expression returns true or false. Any of the relational operators youve seen earlier in this chapter can be used to produce a conditional statement. Note that Java doesnt allow you to use a number as a boolean, even though its allowed in C and C++ (where truth is nonzero and falsehood is zero). If you want to use a non-boolean in a boolean test, such as if(a), you must first convert it to a boolean value by using a conditional expression, such as if(a != 0)."}
{"text": "November 25, 2009 The diminutive moon Prometheus whips gossamer ice particles out of Saturn's F ring in this image taken by the Cassini spacecraft on Aug. 21, 2009. The moon and the ring have eccentric, offset orbits, so Prometheus dips in and out of the F ring as it travels around Saturn. Its gravitational force drags the dust-sized particles at the edge of the F ring along for the ride. The ability of the potato-shaped Prometheus to pull material out of the F ring was first theorized in the late 1990s and finally imaged by Cassini in 2004. But because these so-called \"streamer-channels\" have constantly shifted as Prometheus and the F ring have moved, the F ring has never looked the same twice. The gravitational pull of other moons on other rings has created waves in the edges, but nothing quite as extreme as the streamer-channels of Prometheus."}
{"text": "Figure 1: Dry dock area kept uncluttered by use of numerous recycle and trash bins. Figure 2: JLG used to move scrap off vessel. Many conditions and operations in shipbreaking may result in hazards that must be evaluated and controlled. Some of these conditions and operations include: Note: Department of Transportation markings must be maintained on hazardous material containers. Department of Transportation Markings [29 CFR 1915.100] refers to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) [29 CFR 1910.1200]. Also, it should be noted that the HCS requirements do not apply to hazardous waste. Note: Confined space entry is one of the leading hazards associated with barge cleaning. Review the Shipbreaking: Confined orEnclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres chapter for information on how to protect workers from this hazard."}
{"text": "Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are most common in young to middle-aged women. They occur more often in women than in men because: Some women have an ongoing problem with UTIs. If a woman has more than two bladder infections in 6 months or more than three infections in a year, she is said to have recurrent UTIs. Recurrent UTIs usually get better with extended antibiotic treatment. But infection may recur as soon as the woman stops taking antibiotics. For this reason, doctors usually recommend preventive antibiotics. To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated."}
{"text": "Introductionpompano (p\u014fm\u02c8p\u0259n\u014d) [key], common name for fishes of the genus Trachinotus, and for Palometus simillimus, members of a large and important family of mackerellike fishes, abundant in warm seas around the world. They have deeply forked tails set on thin stalks and swim swiftly, often with the dorsal fin above the water surface. Most of the 200 species are valuable food fishes. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Vertebrate Zoology"}
{"text": "BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) \u2014 A South Dakota State University professor is testing a new early warning system for the West Nile virus. Michael Wimberly is a senior scientist at SDSU's Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence. Wimberly has analyzed satellite imaging data from 2000 to the present to study climatic variability and West Nile virus outbreaks in the northern Great Plains. Wimberly's research with several other professors was recently published in the journal PLOS ONE. Wimberly says his initial forecast in 2010 was completely wrong. He developed more sophisticated models and his prediction was correct in 2011 and 2012. He says the research has shown that if scientists look broadly at the regional level, temperature is an extremely strong indicator of a West Nile outbreak."}
{"text": "Definition of Olivopontocerebellar Olivopontocerebellar: Pertaining to three particular parts of the brain -- namely, the oliva, the pons, and the cortex of the cerebellum. The oliva (olive) is a rounded prominence on the surface of the medulla oblongata in the brain. The olivopontocerebellar pathway consists of nerve fibers that connect the olivary nucleus to the pons and cerebellum. Olivopontocerebellar atrophy is a disorder of this pathway.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Get breaking medical news."}
{"text": "To avoid enemy crafts, naval submarines will often run silently, shutting down nonessential functions and cutting crew chatter. Now, an international team of researchers has found that Blainsville\u2019s beaked whales also go into stealth mode to avoid being eaten by their mortal enemies, orcas. While they normally click, buzz, and whistle to one another in the deep, the aquatic mammals stop all gab when they enter waters shallower than about 550 feet, presumably because killer whales typically hunt in shallow water. This is surprising considering that the beaked whales spend only 40 percent of their lives in the deeper waters\u2014scientists expected that the animals would need frequent communication to maintain social ties. Makes you wonder: How often do the whales leave the deep to get away from all the gossiping? [Read more at BBC.]"}
{"text": "- older sibling (of the same sex) - older maternal cousin (of the same sex) - friend (chiefly of the same sex) - sik\u02bcis \u2014 my friend Traditionally, men and women could marry but could not just be friends. This is why the word for \"friend\" means of the same sex. However, in modern times, men and women can now just be friends, so this term may be applied to friends of the opposite sex."}
{"text": "The relatively long black ears of the long -eared myotis (Myotis evotis) are distinctive and dramatic in contrast with its paler body fur. These are western bats, predominately found in coniferous forests, often at higher elevations. Although overall, little is known about them, studies indicate that their feeding behavior is somewhat flexible, since they have an ability to capture airborne insects as well as to glean prey from vegetation or the ground. Their main diet appears to consist of moths, and the type of echolocation they use when hunting makes them well adapted to hunting in forested habitats. Long-eared bats were among the nine species studied last summer in Arizona's Coconino National Forest [page 4]. The project gave researchers some of their first clues into where these bats roost and give birth to their young. Photo by Merlin D. Tuttle"}
{"text": "In order to understand what ovarian cysts are you first have to understand what the ovary is. An ovary is one partner of a pair of reproductive glands found on both sides of the uterus in the pelvis of a woman. An ovary is very small, about the same form and dimension of an almond. The ovaries are responsible for producing ova (female eggs) and hormones in the female body. Entries Tagged \u2018ovarian cyst symptoms\u2019 Dec.08, 2010 in fitness Comments Off"}
{"text": "September 25, 2009 Zimbabwe's estimated HIV infection rate has dropped to 13.7 percent in people ages 15-49, down from 14.1 percent last year, said Health Minister Henry Madzorera. However, concerted efforts are needed to push the rate down further, he said. \"We have to redouble our efforts and commitment and keep the sense of hope that indeed one day we will get to the single digit prevalence,\" Madzorera was quoted by the state-run NewZiana news agency as saying. Zimbabwe is one of a few countries in the world to have recorded a sharp decline in HIV prevalence. In 1999, the country's prevalence stood at 33 percent. While government and donor-supported prevention campaigns have made inroads in cutting infection rates, Zimbabwe's economic collapse has also made it more difficult for people to maintain multiple sex partners."}
{"text": "|Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Carbohydrate chemistry| Carbohydrate chemistry is a field of study concerned with the synthesis, structure and function of carbohydrates. Due to the complexity of these structures, the chemical synthesis of carbohydrates has a variety of unique strategies and methods. Both chemical and enzymatic methods can be used to generate these structures, and often a combination of the two approaches is used to generate complex polysaccharides. This category has only the following subcategory. - \u25ba Carbohydrates (12 C, 65 P) The following 70 pages are in this category, out of 70 total. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more)."}
{"text": "2 rectangles with different areas. Each rectangle has a width of 7 tiles. Each rectangle is made with an even number of tiles that is greater than 40 but less than 60. How many tiles are in each rectangle? What I don't understand is how can they have different areas and still have the same number of tiles in each one."}
{"text": "All the versions of this article: State of the project: The living world is divided into three domains : Bacteria, Archeae and Eukariota. The most hyperthermophilic organisms are found in the Archeae. As its first main sequencing project, Genoscope has chosen the genome of Pyrococcus abyssi, a microbe isolated from samples taken close to a hot spring situated 3500 meters deep in the south-east Pacific, and for which optimal growing conditions are 103 \u00b0C and 200 atmospheres pressure. This project was carried out in collaboration with teams from :"}
{"text": "March 8 was the 100th anniversay of international Women's Day. To mark the occasion, more than 7,000 women farmers in Brazil demonstrated against industrial agriculture. Most farmers around the world are women, and women (and children) bear disproportionately high costs of this system of farming \u2014 particularly pesticide health impacts. Protesters were members of the international peasant movement La Via Campesina. Their primary demands were more equitable distribution of land, a shift to sustainable ecological agriculture, and a re-direction of government support toward small-scale and peasant farmers, and away from large agribusiness subsidies."}
{"text": "CORE CLIPS 4 How will our students benefit from the Iowa Core? - Ensures that students will grasp big ideas through a focus on essential topics - Moves students beyond superficial knowledge to deep conceptual and procedural knowledge through learning for understanding, problem solving, and inquiry - Provides students opportunities to learn rigorous, robust content, through effective instruction - Enhances student engagement by involving students in interesting, relevant learning experiences"}
{"text": "The Fantasia in C minor begins with tremendous force and decision. Its energy comes from three motifs: a descending arpeggio in the right hand (which soon becomes, in the left hand, an ascending one), an octave leap, and a rattling trill. In the fifth bar Bach introduces two more fragments\u2014a chromatic scale and a playful leaping figure\u2014both of which play major roles later on (the latter appearing in a treacherous passage close to the end where many a player will come to grief!). Much of its appeal lies in the sections that require hand-crossing\u2014both the Italian type (using large skips), and in the French manner (one hand playing within the span of the other). Written sometime around 1738, this work must surely have influenced Bach\u2019s son, Carl Philipp Emanuel in his development of sonata form. from notes by Angela Hewitt \u00a9 1994"}
{"text": "2.9.2 Yank Commands Yank commands yank a text of buffer into a (usually anonymous) register. Here the word `yank' is used in Vi's sense. Thus yank commands do not alter the content of the buffer, and useful only in combination with commands that put back the yanked text into the buffer. For example, y $ will yank the text between point and the end of line into an anonymous register, while \"c y $ will yank the same text into - y motion-command - Yank the region determined by the motion command motion-command. Use the following command to yank consecutive lines of text. - y y - Yank a line. Given n, yank n lines ( - y r - Yank current region. - y R - Expand current region and yank it."}
{"text": "Moisson, France, 1947. The Sixth Jamboree. \" Jamboree of Peace\". 24,152 Scouts. Ten years since the previous Jamboree. B-P no longer with us. \"Cousins\" of previous Jamborees became \"Zs\" here. Loudspeakers an unpleasant innovation of the times. \"Le Train\" brought from the Maginot line to be used at the Jamboree. Indian Scouts celebrate their country\u00b4s independence. \"Challenges\" were part of Moisson. The boyish \"dares\" are part of the largely unrecorded life of all jamborees. The final march, along the pattern of a carrick bend, symbol of the Jamboree. At the opening ceremony the Scouts had marched in by countries; at the closing ceremony each sub-camp was the unit, and bore at its head the many flags and banners of the Scouts of several countries who had been camping together. The Sixth World Jamboree. Contributed by: Carlos Rodriguez, Wood Badge Scouter, Venezuela"}
{"text": "Photo Courtesy of Breguet Legendary horologist and founder of luxury watch company Breguet, Abraham-Louis Breguet made timekeeping history in 1801 with the invention of a much-needed, but highly complex watch mechanism. Seeing the adverse effect gravity had on reliable timekeeping, he created the tourbillon\u2014 an escapement housed within a mobile carriage that performs a complete rotation every couple of minutes. Basically, the regular repetition of the tourbillon\u2019s variations offsets those made by gravity. It was a tough assignment for Bregeut to pull off, as it requires a certain durability while nonetheless maintaining its light weight."}
{"text": "Words pour out of our mouths each day as our thoughts, opinions, and beliefs are freely expressed. Words have tremendous power - speak kind words only Long, fancy words designed to show off your intelligence and vocabulary are all very well, but they aren't always the best words. In this short, playful video Terin Izil explains why simple, punchy language is often the clearest way to convey a message. At Leading Value we believe in the power of words - clear, plain words. Say what you mean and mean what you say! Have a question or feedback about TED-Ed? Let us know below."}
{"text": "Smerdis (sm\u00fbr\u02c8d\u012ds) [key], d. c.528 B.C., second son of Cyrus the Great, king of Persia. He is also called Bardiya. He was assassinated by his brother Cambyses II, who kept the murder a secret. Patizithes, the Magian custodian of Cambyses' palace, deposed Cambyses (who was campaigning in Egypt), put forward his own brother Guamata to impersonate Smerdis, and proclaimed him king. After a reign of seven months the false Smerdis was overthrown (521 B.C.) and slain. Darius I succeeded Guamata. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Smerdis from Infoplease: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Ancient History, Middle East: Biographies"}
{"text": "UW Professor E. Donnall Thomas, who pioneered bone marrow transplantation, which has saved the lives of thousands of people with leukemia and other blood diseases, died Oct. 20 in Seattle. Thomas, a member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, received the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine in 1990. Thomas grew up in a small town in Texas, the son of a physician. He began doing research in the 1950s at a time when most everyone with leukemia and other blood cancers died. Thomas conducted the first bone marrow transplant on a leukemia patient in 1956 using donor cells from the patient\u2019s identical twin. Upon hearing the news of his death, one patient said, \u201cIn your efforts you very likely sacrificed time away from your family, and in doing so, you gave us more time to spend with ours.\u201d Thomas was 92.\u2014Julie Garner"}
{"text": "The polar bear is the largest land-dwelling predator in the world. Although they hunt seals and other marine animals in the icy arctic waters, they spend most of their time on top of the ice. As climate warms more and more, the vast expanses of ice that the Polar bear relies on for hunting ground will melt further. This could result in the starvation and possible extinction of the polar bear. Image courtesy of Educapoles.org and the International Polar Foundation"}
{"text": "Engineers at Carleton University in Canada have demonstrated a small-scale rover that could be used as a risk-assessment tool in explorations of the surface of Mars and the moon. The Kapvik micro-rover is inspired by design concepts seen in NASA's Sojourner, Spirit, and Opportunity rovers. It has six wheels, weighs less than 66 pounds, and could be deployed by larger unmanned rovers to scout out specific areas. One problem that has dogged Martian rovers is getting stuck in sand or other topographic features. The Kapvik, named for an Inuktitut term for \"wolverine,\" has a tethering system for winching it up hills. \u2026 Read more"}
{"text": "Hunting is an important wildlife management tool that we recognize as a healthy, traditional outdoor pastime, deeply rooted in America\u2019s heritage. Hunting can instill a unique understanding and appreciate of wildlife, their behavior, and their habitat needs. As practiced on refuges, hunting, trapping and fishing do not pose a threat to wildlife populations, and in some instances are necessary for sound wildlife management. For example, because their natural predators are gone, deer populations will often grow too large for the refuge habitat to support. Hunting programs can promote understanding and appreciation of natural resources and their management on lands and waters in the Refuge System. To find out more about hunting opportunities, seasons and regulations on San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, contact the refuge manager."}
{"text": "1. The ground water must contain a high concentration of iron. (As:Fe = 1: 10 will be excellent. If that conc ratio is present, then this method will work whatever may be th level of arsenic) 2. The spray system must work properly & efficiently. 3. Small handpumps can not be used for this process. Submersible pumps working through electrical power is a necessity to achieve the desired result. 4. After drinking the arsenic & iron contaminated water for a long time, the villagers may take some time to adapt to the taste of the good quality As & Fe free water. This will need some awareness campaign. Also, absence of iron results in loose motion for a few days which can be mistaken as stomach upset."}
{"text": "Browsing 230 - 240 results of 469 webcasts Join the Live@ crew and NASA scientists as we delve into the ancient knowledge of the Chacoans, daily sky watchers who amassed a great knowledge about the movements of the sun. And learn why today's astronomers and solar physicists continue to watch the sun, using modern ground-based observatories and orbiting space telescopes. Project: Ancient Observatories: Chaco Canyon | Browse All Date: December 21, 2004 Category: History of Science Subject(s): Physics, History"}
{"text": "21 cards trick is a math card tricks. Using math principle to identify which one is the chosen card among 21 cards. 21 random cards deal in 3 column with 7 cards in each rows. The spectator choose any card they wants. The performer only need to know in which column the card belong to. After that the performer took all 21 cards and make into one pile and then deal the cards again in the same way (3 x 7 cards) as before. Then the spectator being asked again, in which column the chosen card belong to. After that the cards been collected and re-deal in the same way as before, and the spectator being asked the same question. After only 3 times asking the same question, the performer already can identified which one is the chosen card among 21 cards."}
{"text": "On various linux machines you can The shell will say the current directory is '/' or '//' after using the corresponding command. So the question is: What is the difference between '/' and '//', and if the answer is 'no difference' then why is '//' shown differently than '/' cd /// cd //// cd ///// All result in the shell saying the current directory is '/' Heres an example session: [user@host /]$ cd // [user@host //]$ cd / [user@host /]$ cd // [user@host //]$ cd / [user@host /]$"}
{"text": "On an island in the middle of a remote lake in Siberia, not far from the Mongolian border, lies the fortress of Por-Bajin. Por-Bajin is an archaeological site that dates to the 8th or 9th century. Its walls enclose 7 acres (2.8 hectares), a maze of about 30 buildings. Despite extensive excavations, little is known about the site or the people who built it. Theories include a Uighur fortress, a palace, and a Manichaean monastery. Further adding to the mystery is the strong influence of Chinese construction and motifs. [photos]"}
{"text": "Analytical processes play an essential role in all areas of the economy. Advances in research, medicine, biotechnology and environmental safety are inseparably tied to the progress in chemical analysis. This is particularly true for the area of technology and for industrial production. Mass spectrometry is one of the most important analytical methods and offers advantageous features. Its success is based on: - Very fast analysis < 10 sec. - High precision and accuracy - Simultaneous measurement of multi-component mixtures - Concentration from ppm to %, wide linear dynamic range - Cost effective due to high sample throughput Physical measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow and filling level can be combined with additional mass spectrometry data to receive concentration and structural information of a new product."}
{"text": "NASA eClips\u2122: Environmental Control on the International Space Station Target: Grades 6-8 Length: 5 minutes 7 seconds NASA eClips\u2122: Real World View video \u2192 Learn how engineers turn perspiration into innovation on the International Space Station so astronauts can live and work comfortably. The Environmental Control and Life Support System regulates the environment, including temperature, humidity and breathable air."}
{"text": "In both Spanish and English, personification is common in poetry, literature and everyday speech. A common example of personification in everyday speech is a sentence such as \"The car wants to turn to the left\" (El coche quiere girar a la izquierda), in which an inanimate object, the car, is attributed with a will of its own. In Spanish, a noun that is personified can be treated as a person grammatically. It is usual in Spanish to use the preposition a (known as the personal a) before names of people when they are direct objects, and the same is often done with personified nouns. For example: Insulta a la computadora como si fuera una persona. (\"He insults his computer as if it were a person.\")"}
{"text": "The search textbox has an autosuggest feature. When you enter three or more characters, a list of up to 10 suggestions will popup under the textbox. Use the arrow keys to move through the suggestions. To select a suggestion, hit the enter key. Using the escape key closes the listbox and puts you back at the textbox. The radio buttons allow you to toggle between having all search items start with or contain the text you entered in the search box. lymphatic system (lim-FA-tik SIS-tem) The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells). Lymphatic vessels branch, like blood vessels, into all the tissues of the body."}
{"text": "On the stone the Old Irish inscription reads 'In loc so taninmarni Ternoc mac Ceran Bic er cul Peter Apstel'. This means 'this place, bequeathed by Ternoc, son of Cernan the Little under the patronage of Peter the Apostle'. As Ternoc's death is recorded in the Annals in 714 - 716, the stone must have been erected in the early 700's AD, making it the earliest datable stone monument in Ireland. The rounded face of the pillar is decorated with ten crosses and excavations in 1966 and 1968 uncovered a number of stone built and dug graves nearby. Close to the pillar are several small stones, some with crosses."}
{"text": "This children's educational video introduces basic shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Star, Oval, Diamond, Heart, Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon. These simple shapes are used here to teach basic geometry as well as vocabulary. Additionally, children learn spatial relationships via the geometric animations. The Pentagon, Hexagon, and Octagon help to teach Greek prefixes, as well as discrimination. Although the oval is not a well-defined shape, it is a shape commonly taught to children as a simpler alternative to an ellipse, which is well defined. The heart and diamond shapes are likewise common, but not well defined."}
{"text": "Eggs got a bad rap for decades, because doctors believed that eating foods high in cholesterol caused high cholesterol. We now know that the connection isn\u2019t so straightforward, and that most of the cholesterol in our blood is made in our liver from the fats we eat. Trans- fats and saturated fats raise cholesterol levels the most. Recently, Harvard researchers compared the consumption of eggs with the health of more than 115,000 men and women over eight to 14 years, and concluded that healthy people can eat an egg a day without raising their cholesterol to harmful levels. Content Provided By Spry Living"}
{"text": "Heightened sensitivity to cheap, high-calorie food is linked with obesity Full Text Obesity is increasing worldwide in adults and children and is currently viewed by many as one of the most serious threats to public health. It is likely that solutions to the obesity pandemic will require changes in public policy and that scientific insight into obesity will be invaluable for guiding those changes. Research suggests that overeating has its origins where a person makes a food choice and that anticipatory signals play a critical role in the vulnerability to obesity. Importantly, obese individuals exhibit greater brain activation in response to sweet or fatty food cues, suggesting a key role for signals associated with motivation to eat."}
{"text": "Read More: Psoriasis, Anger, This Morning, Health, Temper Tantrums, Emer O'Toole, Endometriosis, Hairy Women, UK Health, UK Lifestyle News Why do we get angry? It's a very natural reaction to being offended, threatened, wronged or denied. It's a human instinct, proof that we are still animals. Anger is immediate. It's like a fire, it ignites, it rages and it burns out."}
{"text": "When it\u2019s time to leave home, consider the planet as you make your plans. These simple practices take little effort but can make a big impact on the environment \u2014 not just for Earth Day, but every day. 1. Start before you go Unplug your electronic appliances when you leave home for an extended time, especially those with digital or LCD displays such as TVs or microwaves \u2014 these suck a lot of power whether they are switched on or not. The Department of Energy estimates that so-called \u201cvampire\u201d or \u201cphantom\u201d energy waste accounts for 5 percent of total electronic energy consumption in the United States. You should also make sure your thermostat is turned down or off, and reduce the setting on your water heater."}
{"text": "Anno Domini is Medieval Latin, translated as \u201cIn the year of the Lord\u201d or \u201cIn the year of our Lord\u201d. It is sometimes specified more fully as Anno Domini Nostri Iesu meaning \u201cIn the Year of Our Lord Jesus Christ\u201d. Each year people of all nations around the world celebrate the coming of a new year based on the birth of Jesus Christ. The world has used this method of defining the year since 525 AD or in other words for the past 1487 years. The world basically has accepted the birth of Jesus Christ as such a major event in history of mankind that time should be measured by it. Therefore, I have one simple question. If the previous is true, why is our nations leaders so set on being \u201cpolitically correct\u201d to the point of attempting to take Jesus Christ, God and prayer out of everything! Think about it. Happy 2012 \u201cin the year of our Lord\u201d!"}
{"text": "This image of the Earth was taken by the Galileo spacecraft at about 6:10 a.m. PST on December 11, 1990. The spacecraft was about 1.3 million miles from the Earth. South America is near the center of the picture, and the white, sunlit continent of Antarctica is below. Picturesque weather fronts are visible in the South Atlantic, lower right."}
{"text": "Definition of Immunoglobulin G Immunoglobulin G: A class of immunoglobulins found in all body fluids. They are the smallest but most common antibodies (75 percent to 80 percent) in the body. Abbreviated IgG. IgG antibodies are very important in fighting bacterial and viral infections. IgG antibodies are the only type of antibody that can cross the placenta in a pregnant woman to help the fetus. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "ActionListener interface is used to perform actions on a performed event. In this post, I will write about its importance and usage. ActionListener interface is part of java.awt.event package. It has only one abstract method that has to be implemented in the class implementing this interface. void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) Consider the following scenario: you developed an GUI form for an application comprising of text fields,"}
{"text": "Chickenpox Vaccination of Children Helps Protect Infants, Too Chickenpox infection can be life-threatening for infants who are too young to receive the chickenpox vaccine. The good news is that the routine vaccination of children aged 1 and older has shown spillover benefits for infants. Click here to read the full story. No profanity or inappropriate comments will be allowed. Offensive posters will be blocked from future postings."}
{"text": "Bob Dylan is 70 on Tuesday: Andy Gill gives that many reasons why he is the most important figure in pop-culture history 1. Because he wrote the song \"Blowin' in the Wind\". 2. Because he made teenagers interested in poetry again. He offered a route into symbolists like Rimbaud, Verlaine and Baudelaire, and City Lights beats like Ginsberg, Corso and Ferlinghetti. 3. Because when Martin Luther King Jr gave his legendary \"I have a dream\" speech, Dylan wasn't just in the audience, he was on stage a few feet from Dr King, having just sung \"Only a Pawn in Their Game\" and \"Blowin' in the Wind\". 4. Because he invented folk-rock. 5. Because he's a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. keyboard shortcuts: V vote up article J next comment K previous comment"}
{"text": "In this course we will examine key events and themes of modern Levantine history through the lens of literature, film, and news media. We will focus on pan-Arabism, sectarianism, Islam and secularism, the establishment of modern Lebanon and Syria, and current manifestations of the Arab Spring in the region. We will analyze a variety of literary genres, including works by Hanan Al-Shaykh, Ghada Samman, Ilyas Khoury, and Muhammad al-Maghut. The goals of this course are to give students a solid grasp of Levantine history in the 20th and 21st centuries, to address the signature themes of literary and popular culture, and to achieve and maintain advanced proficiency in Arabic. (ARBC 0302 or by approval) 3 hrs. sem."}
{"text": "- Filed Under If you go to a show called Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times, you might expect to see, well, scrolls. But instead, when this traveling exhibit opens Friday at Cincinnati Museum Center, you will witness relatively small parchment (in a rare case, papyrus) pieces that have been torn, frayed, smudged and otherwise affected in surviving the past 2,000+ years of history. But don't be dismissive. They are more precious than diamonds. They constitute the oldest writings known of the Hebrew Bible, and provide insight into the development of Judaism, Christianity and Western ..."}
{"text": "| || | You have to admit that the concept of invention itself is pretty darn amazing. In order to create an eco-friendly invention, this special art of creativity and resourcefulness must be taken to an entirely different level. Inventing eco-friendly products involves not only an end result that is good for the planet, but at it's best, utilizes existing abundant resources. The effort involved in this creative enterprise has sparked man's imagination in some wonderful ways. Inventions based on eco-friendly living reflect the human capacity of imagination and have the added bonus of ways to make our lives on this changing planet better. Eco-friendly inventions are not only unique, they are a necessary faction of a changing and new world."}
{"text": "Sustainable Bio Diversity skyscraper uses trash to grow crops Eco Factor: Bio recycling skyscraper grows crops from garbage. Cypriot architect Luke Clayden is proposing an all new way to utilize garbage to create greener products. Christened the Bio Diversity Project, the proposal calls for the development of a bio-recycling plant, which will transform garbage into crops. The main concept is to design biodegradable commercial packaging for everyday needs, which will include micro seeds. After the packs are discarded, they will naturally biodegrade proving nutrients to the micro seeds. The vertical bio-recycling plants can be developed in the most polluted cities around the world and the garbage will grow a wide range of plants that will later be transferred to forests, parks and farms. A portion of the building could also be used as a vertical farm for the city."}
{"text": "Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, April 4th, 2011 \"In the majority of species studied, Kenyon cells are formed by four solitary neuroblasts. Among six calliphorid species, the number of neuroblasts increases up to 10-15 (mean 12.6) in each mushroom body in Calliphora vicina only. In young pupae of Muscina stabulans and M. livida, four polyneuroblastic prolipherative centers occur instead of solitary neuroblasts. These centers disintegrate later into numerous solitary neuroblasts,\" wrote... Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Pain and Central Nervous System Week NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones."}
{"text": "Dermatologists warn Smartphone apps designed to analyze potentially cancerous skin issues are not reliable. The apps encourage people to snap a picture and use it diagnose skin cancer risks. Some people use them to avoid the cost of going to a doctor. However, a new study out of Pittsburgh shows the apps are wrong most of the time. \"If a computer program misses a skin cancer it can be devastating to a person,\u201d said consulting Dr. Adam Mamelak. \u201cThis could be the difference between life and death.\u201d Doctors do say some skin related apps can be valuable. They cite apps that help people monitor moles, or those which alert users about high ultraviolet rays and the need to wear sunscreen."}
{"text": "The Character Of Growth Before 'Modern Economic Growth'? The GDP Of Holland Between 1347 And 1807 Source: Utrecht University On the basis of a newly constructed dataset of the national accounts of the province of Holland in the period between 1347 and 1800, the authors analyze the pattern of growth in this region, which was one of the most prosperous and dynamic parts of the pre modern European economy. They demonstrate that this economy was characterized by almost continuous but highly unstable economic growth caused mainly by exogenous shocks related to international trade and shipping, and harvest fluctuations. The causes of this growth vary over time. Yet, the start of the Golden Age was characterized by the increase of total factor productivity."}
{"text": "These exercises are not terribly difficult, but they should give you some idea of the range of problems that occur when trying to explain mathematical ideas in pictures: a mixture of elementary geometry and occasionally interesting programming problems, as well as intellectual difficulties involved in mathematical concepts. At first, you might feel that the elementary geometry is an undignified pursuit for a 21st century mathematician, but as with any other language you will get better at it with practice, and as you get better you will enjoy it more. I suppose that this material is the modern replacement for what they used to teach as `descriptive geometry'."}
{"text": "University-Industry Partnerships (UNISPAR) Science and technology are the main drivers of industrial, economic and social development, and university-industry linkages are vital to this process. UNESCO\u2019s University-Industry-Science Partnership (UNISPAR) programme was launched in 1993 to improve the quality of universities in developing countries and encourage them to become more involved in the process of industrialization of their country. To read more about the focus of the UNISPAR programme in the 1990s, click here. Today, the programme is helping universities in developing countries to forge partnerships with industry, in order to strengthen their capacity for innovation, so that they can embrace the knowledge economy and sustainable development. UNESCO's work includes the following projects:"}
{"text": "Information Literacy Lessons These are lessons which can easily be integrated into the regular curriculum of a class. Lessons for teaching the steps of the Research Calculator: Content Area / Information Literacy Lessons Below are content area lessons which incorporate information literacy skills. Click on a subject to find lessons coordinated with state standards. To access additional resources for your content area, click on the 5-Star link available on each page. Information Literacy Bibliography Information compiled by Karen Eidem, Metronet Information Literacy Project Intern"}
{"text": "Brain Bank Guided Reading supports content-area curriculum with social studies and science books, and supplements Guided Reading instruction with teaching materials for each title. Brain Bank Guided Reading includes a selection of titles from the popular Brain Bank independent reading program, and extends learning to small-group instruction. Books can be read in one or two meetings, allowing teachers to build background at the beginning, provide time for additional instruction, and still complete a title in about a week. Each Grade Level Social Studies Box Includes: \u2022 30 books: 5 titles; 6 copies each \u2022 Title-specific lesson cards; 1 for each title \u2022 Black Gold \u2022 The Clockmaker \u2022 Famous Firsts \u2022 It All Began Here \u2022 Money Matters"}
{"text": "Friday, April 16, 2010 Rosalind Franklin...X-ray diffraction drama Rosalind Franklin was an English scientist who contributed to the discovery of the molecular structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a constituent of chromosomes that serves to encode genetic information. Beginning in 1951, she made careful X-ray diffraction photographs of DNA, leading her to suspect the helical form of the molecule, at least under the conditions she had used. When Watson saw her photographs, he had confirmation of the double-helix form that he and Crick then published. She never received the recognition she deserved for her independent work, but had died of cancer four years before the Nobel Prize was awarded to Crick and Watson. Rosalind Franklin--Double Helix"}
{"text": "Fog is the aggregation of water droplets or ice crystals immediately above the surface of the earth (i.e., a cloud resting on the ground). Fog becomes possible when the moisture content of the air is increased beyond the saturation point. Fog sometimes occurs when cold air streams over a warm water surface (steam fog) or when a warm rain falls through a layer of cold air near the ground (frontal fog). Fog may also be caused by radiation of heat from the ground during a windless, cloudless night (radiation fog). Radiation fog is often found in valleys and depressions in the morning, especially during autumn. In all types of fog, moisture condenses on the microscopic particles (condensation nuclei) in the atmosphere. Image courtesy of Carlye Calvin/UCAR"}
{"text": "The easiest way to draw a horizontal line across a page is to type any of the horizontal line AutoFormat characters three times and press Enter. Use a hyphen (-) or underscore (_) to add a light or heavy single line, respectively. An equal sign (=) produces a heavy double line; a tilde (~) adds a wavy line; a number sign (#) gives you a thick line with thin lines above and below; and asterisks (*) produce a horizontal line made of small squares. The horizontal line (or rule) is actually a lower border for the paragraph above the one in which you typed the AutoFormat characters. Use of this site is governed by our"}
{"text": "Constructing the Canon of Children's Literature Beyond Library Walls and Ivory Towers By Anne Lundin Published September 10th 2012 by Routledge \u2013 200 pages In this pioneering historical study, Anne Lundin argues that schools, libraries, professional organizations, and the media together create and influence the constantly changing canon of children's literature. Lundin examines the circumstances out of which the canon emerges, and its effect on the production of children's literature. The volume includes a comprehensive list of canonical titles for reference. Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Best Books: Librarians 2. Best Books: Scholars 3. Best Books: Reader Conclusion Bibliography Index Anne Lundin is Professor of Library and Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison."}
{"text": "In this lesson, our instructor Tom Quayle goes through an introduction on the AP Computer Science Exam. He explains when the exam is administered, the scoring, the format of the exam questions, the multiple choice questions, the multiple choice with multi Section I: 40 multiple choice questions in 1 hour and 15 minutes Section II: 4 free response questions in 1 hour and 45 minutes All questions need to be answered on paper, not on a computer All questions are based on a subset of the Java programming language This course will fully prepare you to take the AP Exam About the AP Computer Science Exam Lecture Slides are screen-captured images of important points in the lecture. Students can download and print out these lecture slide images to do practice problems as well as take notes while watching the lecture."}
{"text": "How do we engage students in active learning? This session examines the relationship between social studies content and the teaching strategies that tap students' critical thinking skills, promote cooperative learning, and underscore the relevance of social studies in students' lives. To help you extend your thinking, you will: Explore cooperative learning. Define the elements of authentic instruction. Analyze social studies lessons for active learning strategies. At the end of this session you will be able to: Identify the elements of authentic instruction. Identify strategies that promote active learning. Apply strategies for active learning in your practice."}
{"text": "SMILE Mathematics: a Guide for Teachers This detailed guide aimed to anticipate some of the questions that teachers would have first had when using SMILE. It describes the original intended way of operating SMILE, which teachers may be able to adapt to their individual circumstances and current practices. The SMILE materials consist of a large bank of resources which include workcards, worksheets, posters, packs, boxed games, booklets and microcomputer activities. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a resource that includes a practical activity must include a risk assessment. Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date. Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work. Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance."}
{"text": "Prerequisite: ENGL 100, 101 or 3 credits from ENGL 110-139. (Second semester\u2014as needed /3 credits) This course focuses on the tragedies and comedies produced in Athens and Rome beginning with the Oresteia of Aeschylus (early 5th century B.C.) and concluding with the tragedies of Seneca (late 1st century A.D.). Plays are selected to analyze the diachronic treatment of popular stories, such as those of Oedipus and Medea, and to highlight the various roles theatre played in Greco-Roman society (religious, social, economic, etc.). Students will be expected to write critically about ancient plays both as literary texts and in their original performance contexts."}
{"text": "Family: Acipenseridae, Sturgeons view all from this family Description The shovelnose sturgeon, Scaphirhynchus platorynchus, is the smallest species of freshwater sturgeon native to the United States of America. It is often called \"hackleback\", \"sand sturgeon\", or \"switchtail.\" Switchtail refers to the long filament found on the upper lobe of the caudal fin (often broken off as adults). Shovelnose sturgeon are the most abundant sturgeon, found in the Missouri River and Mississippi River systems, and the only commercially fished sturgeon in the United States of America (Pflieger 1997). Dimensions Up to 3' (91 cm); 7 lbs (3.2 kg). Habitat Rivers & streams. Range Plains, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Southwest, Texas."}
{"text": "Building environmentally friendly housing requires consideration of a wide range of factors, from the orientation of the house to the materials and insulation used. A Design Guide for Environmentally Friendly Timber Housing is available that sets out the major issues to be considered. The Guide covers: - Design Objectives - Concepts of the Environmentally Friendly House - The Lightweight Timber Solution - Environmentally Friendly Timber Houses - Timber building products - Life-Cycle Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission - Environmental Impacts - Design for Longevity - Performance Analysis This guide was produced by Terry Williamson, Mark Olweny, Vera Moosmayer, Stephen Pullen andHelen Bennetts at the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design \u2013 University of Adelaide It can be downloaded at the link below."}
{"text": "In England, farmers are creating a gigantic, 220-acre greenhouse, essentially creating a new climate under glass so they can grow vegetables year round despite the weather. It's going to be so big that it'll house 1.3 million plants, increasing the UK's crop of green veggies by a whopping 15%. It's actually 7 gigantic interconnected greenhouses, and they'll have a relatively small carbon footprint for their size. They'll help the environment by allowing Brits to enjoy locally-grown vegetables even when they aren't in season, keeping them from needing to ship them in from elsewhere. It'll also create over 500 jobs, which is something you can't argue with. Guardian UK, via io9"}
{"text": "Research Finds That Life Is Just Plain Better If You Graduate from College \u2014 Here\u2019s Why It is a given that college graduates make more money. In fact, according to a new OECD study the average college graduate in America earns over $20,000 a year more than their counterparts without a degree, making the United States one of the best countries in the world to have completed college. But it turns out there are even more benefits to college. The OECD report, which looked at 18 highly-industrialized countries, also found that folks who have completed college live two years longer and are more likely to vote and to support equal rights for minorities. Furthermore the unemployment rate among college grads in the OECD region is 4.7 percent, whereas the rate for those who have just have high school degree is at about 7.2 percent. Now, go hit those books."}
{"text": "Can the spell checker of your web browser help provide education to children who need it? If the team behind \u201cDonate a Word\u201d program has its way, the answer could well be a big yes. Donate a World is an idea from Lisa Zeitlhuber and Katharina Schmitt of the Miami Ad School which now backed by Google Chrome. The idea is to donate \u2018misspelled\u2019 words to the UNICEF education program. How \u201cDonate a Word\u201d Works ? Every time you make a typo while writing inside your browser, the contextual menu will remind you of children who don\u2019t know how to read and write. If you wish, you can donate that misspelled word to the UNICEF program and thus contribute to the good cause. The donation is dependent on the number of characters in that word. Share this message with your family and friends."}
{"text": "Botanical Name and Pronunciation: Pyracantha spp. (py-ra-CAN-tha) red, orange, yellow Form and Size: The branches of pyracantha are of various lengths and have thorns. The branches are covered with clusters of berries. 7 \u2013 12 days fall \u2013 winter Remove leaves from the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food. History and Usage: A member of the Rosaceae (rose) family, pyracantha originated in southeastern Europe and Asia. The botanical name comes from the word \u201cpyr\u201d which is Greek for fire and \u201cakantha\u201d which is Greek for a thorn. This is in reference to the red berries and thorns on the branches. This is also where its common name firethorn comes from. These berries look lovely in arrangements with a winter or Christmas theme. Points of Interest: Relatives of pyracantha include cotoneaster, hawthorn, photinia."}
{"text": "This type of LiOH canister was made famous by the Apollo 13 mission, where the astronauts were forced to move into the Lunar Module (LM) for most of the flight. Having exhausted the capacity of the LM LiOH canisters, the Command Module (CM) canisters were needed. However, the square CM canisters did not fit into the round LM openings. So a workaround was devised using the CM canisters with hoses, tape, and other items."}
{"text": "Researchers and public health officials have known that the basis for adult health lies largely in childhood. The environment in which one is raised affects how healthy that person will be as they age. New research suggests that children who are repeatedly exposed to violence appear to be aging at a faster rate. Researchers at Duke University and King\u2019s College London report that the DNA of 10-year-olds who have experienced violence show signs of the wear and tear associated with aging. Scientists determined the children\u2019s DNA had shorter age-marker sequences called telomeres. Telomeres are special sequences of DNA found at the ends of chromosomes. Like the plastic tips of shoelaces, telomeres keep strands of DNA from unraveling."}
{"text": "seeds are falling over monique at mail.bio.tamu.edu Mon Jun 19 13:42:47 EST 2000 I have seen seedlings fall over for a number of reasons including: a. The planting mix is soil-less and without sufficient nutrients for good growth. Once the seedling has exhausted the food in the seed, you need to help it along with fertilizer or transplant it to the earth or to a larger container. b. Damping-off fungus. A number of types of soil-borne fungi can attack the seedling right at the soil level. Make sure your potting mix and pots are sterile, and try to keep seed flats off the ground. c. Too much water. Even if you think you are not overwatering, you may be. A seedling cannot keep a large area drained, so what might be perfect watering for an older plant might be too much for a seedling. d. The cat has been sleeping on them. Monique in Texas More information about the Plantbio"}
{"text": "The deeper a rock is within the Earth, the hotter and denser it is. Both temperature and pressure increase with depth. With every kilometer in depth the temperature increases by about 25\u00b0C (45\u00b0F), and the pressure increases by about 250 atmospheres. (One atmosphere = 14.7 lb/sq in, the average pressure of the atmosphere at sea level."}
{"text": "What is Registration? Q/ What is registration? A/ There is a register for blind and partially sighted people, which exists to enable your local council to plan its services. If your child is registered it may help you to claim certain benefits and concessions. Social work support services are obliged to hold the register for each area within Grampian.If your child has a severe visual impairment there may be an option to have your child registered as blind or partially sighted. It is important to note that being registered does not necessarily mean that your child is totally blind, it is just a measure of your child's level of vision. There is no difference to the amount of support available to you or your child, whether registered Blind, Partially Sighted or Non-Registered."}
{"text": "A front is an area where two air masses of different temperature and humidity meet. Fronts usually bring bad weather. A cold front is the boundary between warm air and cool air, where the cool air is replacing the warm air. A warm front is the boundary between cool air and warm air, where the warm air is replacing the cool air. When neither air mass is replacing the other, a stationary front forms."}
{"text": "penates (p\u0259n\u0101\u02c8t\u0113z) [key], in Roman religion, household gods, primarily guardians of the storeroom. Theirs was the chief cult of every Roman household, especially in early times. They were worshiped in connection with the lares and, as guardians of the hearth, with Vesta. Every household was said to possess images of the penates, to whom offerings were made before each meal. Penates were also public gods, protectors of the community and state. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on penates from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Ancient Religion"}
{"text": "The face is a central sense organ complex, normally on the ventral surface of the head for animals that have one. It can, depending on the definition in the human case, include the hair, forehead, eyebrow, eyelashes, eyes, nose, ears, cheeks, mouth, lips, philtrum, temple, teeth, skin, and chin. The face has uses of expression, appearance, and identity amongst others. It also has different senses like olfaction, taste, hearing, and vision. Portrait photography or portraiture is photography of a person or group of people that displays the expression, personality, and mood of the subject. Like other types of portraiture, the focus of the photograph is usually the person's face, although the entire body and the background or context may be included."}
{"text": "The Azerbaijani language is the official language of Republic of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani is a Turkic language related to both Turkmen and Turkish, but draws its greatest influence from Persian. Azerbaijani is also known as Azeri Turkish, Azari, Azeri, and Azerbaijani Turkish. About four million speakers of the Azerbaijani language are monolingual while some 98 percent of those who speak Azerbaijani regard it as their first language. In addition to the speakers residing in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani is also spoken in Georgia, eastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and in the Russian Republic of Dagestan. Azerbaijani is an old language whose earliest written texts date to the sixteenth century. Akinchi, the first newspaper published in Azerbaijani, began in the year 1875. There are between 25 and 50 million native speakers worldwide today."}
{"text": "Travel Health Advice - Giardiasis What is it? A water borne parasite causing intestinal symptoms such as weight loss, chronic diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, bloating, fatigue and frequent loose, greasy stools. How is it transmitted? Contaminated water. Where is it present? Worldwide. Level of risk? Moderate to high. What can I do to prevent getting it? Avoid ingesting potentially contaminated drinking water or water used for recreational purposes, like rivers or pools. Treatment? Supportive, recovery-orientated treatment is best as the disease resolves after a few weeks. Where symptoms persist metronidazole, tinidazole or nitadazole are used."}
{"text": "The story of Ephraim Nute New book chronicles life of frontier Unitarian minister. This dynamically titled new biography, written by the subject\u2019s great-great-granddaughter, follows the life of the Rev. Ephraim Nute Jr., a Unitarian minister from New England who made a name for himself as an abolitionist missionary in the Kansas Territory in the 1850s. Though an obscure figure now, in his day Nute was imprisoned, shot at, and once nearly lynched\u2014and his exploits were widely reported in the press. This book lets readers acquaint themselves with one of Unitarianism\u2019s forgotten champions. The author, the Rev. Dr. Bobbie Groth, is a Unitarian Universalist community minister and an assistant professor of sociology at Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See sidebar for links to related resources.Comments powered by Disqus"}
{"text": "HIS 315L \u2022 UNITED STATES SINCE 1865 Lectures, readings, videos, maps, and photos are used to provide students with a survey of US history from Reconstruction to 2000. As such, students will study significant aspects of the nation's political, economic, cultural, and diplomatic history and will be challenged to understand the why, how, and so what of this history. Students begin with learning about what happened and then proceed to questions of causality and consequence. Assigned reading includes a concise edition textbook, a collection of primary sources and historical essays, and 2 or 3 other books. Grading is based on two mid-term exams and one final exam."}
{"text": "Shema Yisroel(Deuteronomy 6: 5-9, 11:13-21, Numbers 15:37-41)the primary credo-statement and affirmation of monotheism in Judaism. Its opening verse reads, \"Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one.\" Since the Shema itself mentions the obligation to recite it \"when you lie down and when you get up,\" i.e., in the morning and evening, it is included in the morning and evening prayers and recited upon awakening and retiring. It is a Jewish custom to recite it in times of danger and also to endeavor to make it one's final utterance before death. Source: Binyomin Kaplan."}
{"text": "DIFFERENT variants of HIV are passed from men to women than those that go from women to men, according to Oliver Laeyendecker of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Bethesda, Maryland. His team's finding is based on a small study of 10 couples in Uganda. The team compared the HIV variants in each partner to determine which were passed on. \"During sexual transmission, the virus goes through an evolutionary bottleneck,\" Laeyendecker told a conference in Boston. Understanding why certain variants are more likely to be passed from male to female, and others from female to male, might help with the design of preventive therapies, he says. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "At last, a program that deals with the root cause of dyslexia and not just the symptoms! Dyslexia is not a disease but is a product of thought and a special way of reacting to confusion. It is not limited to reversals of letters and words. It can affect a number of areas of life. The mental function that causes dyslexia is a gift or a special perceptual talent. Not every dyslexic uses these gifts to full effect. The Davis theories and procedures were developed by a dyslexic, not to explain the nature of the problem, but to discover how to correct it."}
{"text": "tapioca (t\u0103p\u0113\u014d\u02c8k\u0259) [key], widely used starchy food, obtained from the fleshy root of the bitter cassava. Tapioca is sold in flake or flour form and as the pellet pearl tapioca. Tapioca flour is widely used in place of wheat flour in regions where it is grown, e.g., South and Central America, Africa, the West Indies, and parts of India. When cooked it becomes transparent and increases in size. It is used to thicken puddings and soups. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on tapioca from Infoplease: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Food and Cooking"}
{"text": "Constructivism and Education: A Shopper's Guide Library Home || Full Table of Contents || Suggest a Link || Library Help |Moses A. Boudourides| |A brief review of the various streams of constructivism in studies of education, society, science and technology: philosophical, cybernetic, educational, and sociological. A paper presented at the International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics Samos, Greece, July 3-6, 1998, by a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Xanthi, Greece.| |Levels:||Elementary, Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12), College| |Resource Types:||Articles, Bibliographies| |Math Ed Topics:||Constructivism| \u00a9 1994-2013 Drexel University. All rights reserved. The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel University School of Education."}
{"text": "Oxford University zoologists announced recently that they've developed miniature video cameras that can be attached to wild birds, giving them an unprecedented window into the behavior of the creatures. By studying up-close videos of New Caledonian crows, the group overturned certain assumptions about how and in what cases the birds use tools. Each of the so-called \"tailcams\" weighs only 14 grams, and is attached to a bird's tail feathers with tape. The idea is that the tiny size of the cameras allows the birds to act naturally. As you can see in the top image at left, it's not quite a bird's eye view. It looks a little more like a butt-cam, capturing the bird's perspective from behind and below. Within a few weeks the tailcams fall off. You can check out a few of the videos here. Warning: It's not exactly HD.\u2014Gregory Mone (Image credit: Jolyon Troscianko)"}
{"text": "Time in New Zealand This page features general background information about time in New Zealand. Useful Information about Time in New Zealand Below is a list of articles that provide basic background information about New Zealand\u2019s time: - Time Zones in the Australia/Pacific region (including New Zealand). - Background on New Zealand\u2019s time. - Chatham Islands\u2019 Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time. timeanddate.com will expand this section as more information becomes available. - Time Zone News - Daylight Saving Time - List of countries that observe Daylight Saving Time in 2013 - Time Zone Abbreviations"}
{"text": "Introduction to Gourd Crafts Workshop Davidsonville Historic State Park Pocahontas, AR 72455 Discover how to turn that gourd in your garden into a fun craft project. Gourds have been used by Native Americans and pioneers for hundreds of years. This beginners workshop will give you a gourd history and learn how to use the tools needed to turn that garden gourd into an original peice of art. All you have to bring is your imagination! Reservations are required and must be made 3 days before the workshop. Space is limited."}
{"text": "\u201cArch of Constatine, Rome\u201d This arch was built by the Emperor Constantine during the 4th century. In the distance through the center arch, the chruch of San Pietro can be seen. By the 1700\u2019s, the four statues below the top of the arch had lost their heads. In today\u2019s modern era the heads have been replaced. The edge of the Colosseum is on the right. \u201cVOTIS X\u201d and \u201cVOTIS XX\u201d refers to the 10th and 20th anniversaries. The arch is adorned with hunting scenes and scenes celebrating Constantine\u2019s victory over Maxentius. Various tourists are in the freground, the arch being a venue still favored for visitation today. Artistic liberties have been taken in this interpretation of an oil painting by Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as \u201cCanaletto\u201d. Framed size: w 19 1/2\u201d x h 26 1/2\u201d Drawing only: w 11 3/4\u201d x h 18 3/4\u201d"}
{"text": "Aroostook (\u0259r\u014ds\u02c8t\u014fk, \u2013t\u012dk, \u0259r\u014fs\u02c8\u2013) [key], river, c.140 mi (225 km) long, rising in N Maine and winding E to the St. John River in New Brunswick, Canada. The Aroostook War, caused by boundary disputes between Maine and New Brunswick, took place in the Aroostook valley. The river gives its name to a county in the United States famous for potatoes. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Aroostook from Fact Monster: See more Encyclopedia articles on: U.S. Physical Geography"}
{"text": "Those With Skills And Those Without Up until the 1970s, the U.S. was able to provide work for people with all skill levels, from high school dropouts to those with advanced college degrees, according to Brynjolfsson. But in recent decades, incomes for those with high school educations (or who dropped out) have been falling, and incomes for those with some college education have been flat. But, people with college degrees \"have actually done quite well,\" he said. \"There's been a divergence, which economists call a 'skill-biased technical change,'\" he said. The result: People with limited skills have difficulty finding employment while businesses have trouble filling jobs -- such as in high-tech manufacturing -- that require higher skill levels."}
{"text": "A Quote by David Berlinski on axiom, mathematics, theorem, and confidence An axiomatic system establishes a reverberating relationship between what a mathematician assumes (the axioms) and what he or she can derive (the theorems). In the best of circumstances, the relationship is clear enough so that the mathematician can submit his or her reasoning to an informal checklist, passing from step to step with the easy confidence the steps are small enough so that he cannot be embarrassed nor she tripped up. Source: The Advent of the Algorithm: The 300-Year Journey from an Idea to the Computer, Pages: 49..50 Contributed by: Chris"}
{"text": "A dislocated patella occurs when the kneecap (patella) pops out from its normal position. This can occur as the result of force or, more often, is related to a developmental condition that leads to an improper alignment of the kneecap with the thighbone (femur). This is sometimes called \"unstable kneecap.\" How Boston Children's Hospital approaches dislocated patellas If your child is physically active and participates in contact sports and other activities, he or she may be more prone to having a dislocated patella. While our team of doctors is committed to helping stabilize and re-strengthen your child's knee, they're also interested in helping active young people prevent these injuries in the first place. Past efforts included a sports clinic to teach young athletes about how to take proper care of their knees."}
{"text": "Definitions for illume\u026a\u02c8lum Random House Webster's College Dictionary Origin of illume: 1595\u20131605; short for illumine light, illume, illumine, light up, illuminate(verb) make lighter or brighter \"This lamp lightens the room a bit\" To throw or spread light upon; to make light or bright; to illuminate; to illumine. to throw or spread light upon; to make light or bright; to illuminate; to illumine"}
{"text": "|Easton's Bible Dictionary| Hollow (R.V., \"kab\"), occurs only in 2 Kings 6:25; a dry measure, the sixth part of a seah, and the eighteenth part of an ephah, equal to about two English quarts. Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A kind of close carriage with two or four wheels, usually a public vehicle. 2. (n.) The covered part of a locomotive, in which the engineer has his station. 3. (n.) A Hebrew dry measure, containing a little over two (2.37) pints. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia Cab (1 Occurrence) 2 Kings 6:25 And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five pieces of silver. (KJV DBY WBS YLT NIV)"}
{"text": "English For Speakers Of Other Languages The ESOL course is a University Of Cambridge based curriculum emphasising social and academic language proficiency. The courses overarching standard is that students will use English to communicate and demonstrate academic, social, and cultural understanding.To reach this standard, it is critical that instructional approaches, both in ESOL and general education classes, accommodate the needs of our students linguistically and culturally. Where possible, we use the home language of our students as a means of facilitating instruction for English language learning and communication. For more information on this course please visit the ESOL overview page at the following link; English For Speakers Of Other Languages London Further information on all of our courses can be found here; College Courses London With Stratford City College"}
{"text": "\"in the line of duty\" French translation in the line of duty They suggest that the public mourns the loss of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. We are shocked and truly saddened when we learn of an officer down in the line of duty. With that in mind, China recommended numerous experts to UNMOVIC, one of whom gave his life in the line of duty. When one of them loses their life in the line of duty, the public also mourns that loss and wish to help in a tangible way the surviving Usage examples for \"in the line of duty\" in French impulsiveness \u00b7 impunity \u00b7 impure \u00b7 impurity \u00b7 imputation \u00b7 in \u00b7 in-flight \u00b7 in-house \u00b7 in-line \u00b7 in-patient \u00b7 in-the-line-of-duty \u00b7 inability \u00b7 inaccessible \u00b7 inaccessibly \u00b7 inaccuracy \u00b7 inaccurate \u00b7 inaccurately \u00b7 inactinic \u00b7 inactivation \u00b7 inactive \u00b7 inactivity More translations in the bab.la Hindi-English dictionary."}
{"text": "Sustainable Building Materials The specifying community and local municipalities have experienced a strong surge related to design and use of recycled construction materials. Fly ash is characterized by LEED as an industrial by-product which enables the user to qualify for recycled material points. In addition to fly ash, other coal combustion products (CCP) such as bottom ash and flue-gas desulfurization (FGD ash) may be used to produce \"green\" construction materials. For example, wallboard has a high gypsum content for which FGD ash may be substituted. Concrete masonry units, paints, carpet backing, and asphalt roofing shingles may all be produced using CCPs as recycled materials."}
{"text": "| By Popularity | Alphabetical Sites 1 - 6 of 6 - Una Voce Supporting the authorized celebration of the traditional latin mass and wider appreciation of gregorian chant and sacred polyphony. - Gregorian Chant Resources Annotated links to resources, choirs, and recordings. - Gregorian Association (UK) Promotes the singing of Gregorian Chant to English texts. - Gregorian Chant: Archaic Relic or Relevant Revelation? Provides an essay by Henry Doktorski, about the mystical and physiological effects of chant. - Luis' Gregorian Chant Page Audio files for mass ordinaries, alleluias, sequences, and last Sundays masses. - Liturgica.com: Eastern Orthodox Liturgics Development and overview of Chant including Byzantine, Znamenny, Bulgarian, Carpathian, and Polyphony."}
{"text": "A handy illustrated guide to the edible plant life available in Appalachia and other temperate areas during the spring. From sassafras to rhubarb, each entry includes instructions on where to find the plant, how to spot it, and the ways it is best eaten, often with recipes. Morel Asparagus Wild onion Wild garlic Nettles Wild radish White mustard Water cress Horseradish Chicory Wild lettuce Dandelion Foxfire Fund, Inc. About Foxfire Fund, Inc. The Foxfire Fund is a non-profit organization that has preserved and fostered Appalachian culture through their bestselling series of anthologies, starting with The Foxfire Book in the early 1970s. The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center is located in Mountain City, Georgia. Wild Spring Plant Foods by Edited by Foxfire Students"}
{"text": "THIS DAY IN VIRGINIA HISTORY Click image for larger view. October 05, 1806 First Services Were Held at a New Church in Rockingham This broadside, printed in German, was one of the first publications by Ambrose Henkel in New Market. It announced prayer services to consecrate a new log building for Rader Church in Rockingham County. Rader Church (alternately spelled Reider and R\u00f6der) began as a Lutheran congregation about 1763. The congregation shared meetinghouses with a Reformed congregation until late in the nineteenth century. Rader Lutheran Church continues as an active congregation in Timberville in a brick building constructed in 1878. The earliest immigrants to the Shenandoah Valley were largely German migrants and those of German descent from Pennsylvania. They kept and created distinct cultural traditions."}
{"text": "Lunar phases and pest mngmt. - refs.? rasnow at smaug.bbb.caltech.edu Tue Feb 28 14:39:53 EST 1995 > I'm starting a new project looking at Mayan agricultural practices in > Guatemala. Many Mayan farmers synrchronize their ag. calendars with the > full moon. I want to figure out if that confers any benefit, and if it > does, is there an ecological explanation. Years ago, I lived in Izabal Guatemala, where the natives did a pretty good job predicting rain by lunar phases. As I recall (but I may have the phases backwards by now), dryer weather generally followed the full moon. I spent a full year living there, and was impressed at how accurate this correlation Hope that helps. rasnow at caltech.edu More information about the Ag-forst"}
{"text": "- nasal sinuses - paranasal sinuses - Air-filled extensions of the respiratory part of the nasal cavity into the frontal, ethmoid, sphenoid, and maxillary cranial bones. They vary in size and form in different individuals and are lined by the ciliated mucous membranes of the nasal cavity. Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine - Any of various sinuses (as the maxillary sinus and frontal sinus) in the bones of the face and head that are lined with mucous membrane derived from and continuous with the lining of the nasal cavity. Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary by Merriam-Webster Inc. See also Understanding Medical Terminology."}
{"text": "Buses can run on steep grades, but light rail cars are limited to grades of 6%. Rubber-tired vehicles such as buses have incrementally better traction on dry pavement, but significantly lower traction in wet, icy, or snowy conditions. Furthermore, electric light rail transit (LRT) railcars \u2013 including streetcars (trams) \u2013 are capable of negotiating much steeper grades than is commonly assumed and included in system designs. In general, it advisable to minimize grades on any new transit system as much as possible. However, where necessary (to access critical sections of a city, to contain costs, or for other reasons), LRT can handle grades as steep as 12% (depending on vehicle design, motor power, and other technical capabilities)."}
{"text": "Dictionary definition for: Wind 1. (n) air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure; \"trees bent under the fierce winds\" \"when there is no wind, row\" \"the radioactivity was being swept upwards by the air current and out into the atmo 2. (v) to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course; \"the river winds through the hills\" \"the path meanders through the vineyards\" \"sometimes, the gout wanders through the entire body\" WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "I\u2019ve studied vectors but I can\u2019t do this question in a book. PQRS is a rhombus of side 4 units. K, L, M and N are the mid-points of PQ, QR, RS and SP, respectively. SN\u00ae is a representative of vector u and SM\u00ae a representative of vector v. Show that SK\u00ae.SL\u00ae = 5u.v + 16. The rhombus has P at the top left corner and S directly below. Q is slightly lower than P and R is directly below Q."}
{"text": "Rotifers are tiny aquatic creatures with options: They can have sex, or they can simply clone themselves. And this ability to go both ways has made them interesting subjects in the study of the evolution of sex. Now scientists find when these animals are moved between varied environments, they became more likely to seek out a mate, rather than creating the next generation on their own, sans sex. Why do scientists care? Because sex is messy and costly and is not the easiest way for organisms to propagate, so scientists have long wondered why it evolved at all from the original method \u2014 asexual reproduction, aka cloning. You can read the full story HERE."}
{"text": "The predication of a second peak, at a position that is a harmonic of the first peak, is an immediate and unavoidable consequence of the interpretation of the first peak as being due to sound waves from gravitational potential perturbations layed down in the early universe. As of May 2001, the first detections of a second peak have been reported by the DASI, Boomerang and Maxima experiments: We expect this situation to change rapidly and this web page to go out of date quickly! Nevertheless, the basic cosmological inferences from these measurements will remain unchanged. We will see that the main inference is on the amount of baryons (or ordinary matter) in the universe."}
{"text": "\"percent\" Portuguese translation Two hundred years ago, the United States was less than a few percent urbanized. This is the percent of the population with any mental illness in the preceding year. What we are showing here is on this axis here, I'm showing percent of infected adults. Many Member States at the present time permit a benzene content of just one percent. This is simply the wealth of a country versus the percent of population over the age of 65. Synonyms (English) for \"percent\": Usage examples for \"percent\" in Portuguese peppercorn \u00b7 peppermint \u00b7 pepperoni \u00b7 peppy \u00b7 peptide \u00b7 per \u00b7 per-share \u00b7 perambulation \u00b7 perceived \u00b7 perceiver \u00b7 percent \u00b7 percentage \u00b7 perception \u00b7 perceptiveness \u00b7 perch \u00b7 perchance \u00b7 percolator \u00b7 percussion \u00b7 perdition \u00b7 perdurance \u00b7 peremptory More translations in the Turkish-English dictionary."}
{"text": "Mars Close Approaches Close is a relative term. At its closest, Mars is still tens of millions of miles away from Earth. Still, the decreased distance during \"closest approach\" allows for fuel-conserving flights to Mars every 26 months and a good view of Mars once or twice every 15 to 17 years for Earth-bound sky watchers. For help viewing Mars, please contact your local Night Sky Network astronomy club."}
{"text": "By using the VSM-IVP Version 2 Web site, volunteers will be able to: 1. Use the site to test the accuracy of each of their identifications. 2. Make a series of two-way comparisons to determine the correct identification if an error has been detected. Two-way comparisons will be of similar-looking groups of insects, or the two-way comparisons will be arranged hierarchically from the most common errors to the least frequent errors. 3. Develop a more accurate mental image of the individual groups of insects based on color photographs of insects and parts of insects rather than the idealized line drawings used to build the conventional paper-based dichotomous identification guides that we have developed."}
{"text": "|Flathead River Valley| Canada and the U.S. have reached an historic agreement to protect British Colombia's Flathead River Valley and almost 400,000 acres of wilderness between our two countries. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and The Nature Conservancy, two major conservation organizations, are providing $9.4 million toward the deal which will disallow any mining or exploration on the protected land. The B.C. side of the valley is home to grizzlies, wolves, wolverines, lynx, elk, bighorn sheep, moose and mountain goats. The Flathead River flows, undammed, from British Colombia to Montana, containing some of the purest water in North America."}
{"text": "|Back to Index| Federalism in Spain and Latin America Steven Torok and others have written in defense of federalism. Michael Maguire points out the problem is common to Iberia and Latin America, where \" The most common theme is the exploitation of the indigenous by first Spaniards, then Criollos, then Europeans, then Americans, and now fully global capitalism. Recently, a very large faction of indigenous folks from throughout Ecuador marched on the capital and forced the resignation of the president. Here there is a sense of nationalism within federal borders. In Chiapas, Mexico, the New Year's Revolution of 1994 is rotting in rhetoric because the Mayan sense of nationalism is not Mexican, it is Chiapan and state centered.\" My comment: Mexico, like other Latin American countries, is supposedly a federal country, but not in reality. Ronald Hilton - 2/17/00"}
{"text": "Once Upon a Rainbow by Naomi Lewis Illustrated by Gabriele Eichenauer Reviewed by Sierra S. (age 8) Sierra S. is a student in Mrs. Zimmerman's 2nd Grade Class In this book Anna wishes that the rain would stop. She's practicing the colors of the rainbow. Each color of the rainbow is a different land for her. She visits red, orange, yellow, green and blue. There's even an indigo and violet land. Every land has a special poem and character. This book made me wonder if there are other worlds in our life. This book is not like any other book I've read. Why? Well, it is the most exciting story in the world, I think. My favorite part was the violet page because it made me think about the big Lilac bush in our backyard. I would recommend this book to people who like mystery and exciting endings."}
{"text": "What is TurningPoint? TurningPoint is an add-in to PowerPoint. New presentations can be created in TurningPoint or existing PowerPoint presentations can be used by simply adding in new ARS slides. On those new slides, multiple choice items are created in which an audience can respond to and have their results displayed in real-time. Why use TurningPoint? - Provides a new feature and change of pace to the classroom - Improves student involvement and interest - Gives an \u201cin-flight\u201d assessment for instructor and real-time feedback to students - Is great for checking students\u2019 comprehension before moving on to a new session - Allows students to become familiar with instructor\u2019s questioning style"}
{"text": "Goals of Research Tutorials 1. Make young people more aware of cutting edge research in chemistry and other sciences. 2. Illustrate why researchers receive funding and how their findings impact people. 3. Show that research is done by real people working together in a group environment. 4. Provide an interactive way for students to learn modern science that meets the National Science Education Standards and is easy for teachers to introduce in the classroom."}
{"text": "Our curriculum reflects our belief that children and adolescents learn best when skilled instruction is integrated into a meaningful context. See what the daily schedule is like in our classrooms. Learn about some of the keys to our holistic, child-centered program: - Our Approach - Authentic Assessment - Integrated Curriculum (thematic units) - Independent Projects - Social and Ethical Development Each of our four levels has two mixed-age classrooms. See a list of classrooms and teachers. - Nest (ages 5\u20137) - Pond (ages 7\u20139) - Lake (ages 9\u201311) - Sky (ages 11\u201314) - Extended Day (after school) program We integrate our academic subjects with a thematic unit as much as possible: All-school classes emphasize a particular curricular area. When possible, activities are related to themes and projects in the level classrooms."}
{"text": "|2013-14 First Day of School - August 7, 2013| Mr. Roberts' Room has been activated Math Fact Study In our math studies we are working hard on addition and subtraction facts. These will prove to be an important foundation as we continue on to multiplication and division. I plan to send flash cards home and would encourage parents to use them with students. A reading session of just ten or fifteen minutes each night at home will help greatly to advance reading levels. A short conversation about what was read after these sessions is a great idea as well. Practice provides the experience we need to grow. Thanks for all your help at home. No \"Files\" exist(s)"}
{"text": "First rocket launch of 2013 for Cape Canaveral NASA launches satellite Video by fox4now.comvideo CAPE CANAVERAL - NASA launches its first rocket of the year at its Cape Canaveral station Wednesday night. The Atlas-V Rocket firing into space holds a new tracking and data relay satellite -- called the TDRSK. The satellite will be used for NASA to communicate with astronauts in space and aboard the International Space Station. It will take two weeks for the TDRSK to reach its intended 22,300 mile high orbit. NASA estimates the satellite costs between 350 and 400 million dollars."}
{"text": "A kindergarten teacher gave her class a \"show and tell\" assignment. Each student was instructed to bring in an object to share with the class that represented their religion. The first student got up in front of the class and said, \"My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is a Star of David.\"The second student got up in front of the class and said, \"My name is Mary. I'm a Catholic and this is the Crucifix.\" The third student got in up front of the class and said, \" My name is Tommy and I am Baptist and this is a casserole.\" BAD JOKE DISCLAIMER: We recognize that religious humor can be risky. It is our hope that by laughing at ourselves (and others) we can make this subject more approachable. If you find any of these objectionable, we apologize. As with most jokes, the original authors are unknown - but we thank them."}
{"text": "Clavier de Bombardes Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. ...French organs had more than two manuals (Grand Orgue and Positif), the others (R\u00e9cit and \u00c9cho) were usually of short compass; but if, as sometimes, there was a fifth manual, it was a Clavier de Bombardes, consisting of 16-, 8-, and 4-foot trumpets and a cornet. Unlike its German counterpart, the main case housed all divisions except the Positif, which was in its usual location on... What made you want to look up \"Clavier de Bombardes\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "This is the epidural you need to take the pain out of contractions! These nine easy lessons will guide your students through the reading and writing of small groups of contractions step by step, making your task of teaching contractions an easy labor. (Am I overdoing the birthing analogies here?) Your students will either rewrite the two underlined words as a contraction, or rewrite the entire sentence including the two underlined words as a contraction. Your choice. Reproduce this document as single sheets or as a workbook for your class."}
{"text": "By Geoffrey Gardiner Jurists have demonstrated that every right must have a corresponding duty, or it is worthless. The same is true of financial assets: for every creditor there has to be a debtor. Money is assignable debt. The debt should be negotiable, that is it can be transferred to another owner without reference to the knowledge of the debtor. There are primary debt and secondary debt. An example of primary debt is when a borrower draws down a bank loan by making a payment to someone. That someone pays the money received into a bank account, thus creating the credit which finances the loan. New money has been created."}
{"text": "As we head into a few 80-degree days, it's important to remember just how fast the temperature inside of your vehicle can heat up and soar into the danger zone if you've got children or pets as passengers. Tragedies involving kids and dogs left in hot cars make headlines every year. The National Weather Service put together a graphic showing a car parked outside on an 80-degree day. Within 20 minutes, the temperature inside the car hit 109. Within 40 minutes, it was 118. And after an hour, it had risen to 123 degrees. An MLive experiment done in this video last year shows what happens when you park a Subaru Forester on an asphalt lot and roll up the windows. The temperature inside went from 80 to 106 degrees in six minutes"}
{"text": "- To consult with primary and post-primary pupils on their level of participation in the assessment and remediation of their specific reading difficulties - To share ideas and findings between the two partners of the project via e-mail and face-to-face meetings - To work with Northern Irish and Southern Irish research partners to understand what constitutes good practice in collecting and analysing research data - To provide opportunities for young people in Dublin and Belfast to exchange information about their learning experiences To empower the young people involved in this project in becoming more fully involved in designing, implementing and evaluating their education plans."}
{"text": "The unity of life comes from the fact that all living things come from a common origin-- this is the most sensible way to explain things like the universality of the genetic code. The diversity of life comes from the generation of variation over time--things are related, but not exactly the same, allowing their descendants to adapt to changing conditions. Work Step by Step Review past chapters, skimming them for the mechanism such as mutation and crossing over which generate the variation/diversity, and then look, for the shared rules and principles which maintain the unity of life. Descent shows a connection while modification shows diversity."}
{"text": "Purpose and Learning Outcome The purpose of this assessment is to gauge the student\u2019s knowledge, skills and critical thinking ability. The assessment will be a comprehensive test that consists of multiple choice, short answer and a performance assessment. Students will be able to: - analyze the characteristics of civilization - categorize ancient Latin American civilizations - classify major factors that led to the Spanish conquest of Native Americans - examine the effects of the Columbian Exchange on Europeans Native Americans - outline the impact of the Spanish Colonial System on Latin America"}
{"text": "Medical Definition of Kyphoscoliosis Kyphoscoliosis: A combination of outward curvature (kyphosis) and lateral curvature (scoliosis) of the spine. Kyphoscoliosis can be due to musculoskeletal disease or to unknown causes. Treatment includes physical therapy and wearing a back brace, and in some cases surgery. Surgery for kyphoscoliosis may involve inserting a metal rod in the spine and restructuring some bones, and it is usually followed by wearing a back cast and then a back brace for some time.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016 Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z Search Medical Dictionary - 5 Lifesaving Tests Every Woman Needs - Are You Ready for Back Surgery? - Are We Close to a Cure for Cancer?"}
{"text": "Washington County was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States. Washington County\u2019s first courthouse, a temporary two-story structure built with oak and walnut lumber in Washington, around 1839. It was also used for school and church purposes. In 1847, a small brick courthouse with spire was completed. It was condemned in 1868. Washington County\u2019s current courthouse, a Romanesque design by architects Foster and Liebbe, was completed in 1887 using local bricks. It is trimmed in white stone and features a clock tower, with the former Washington Academy\u2019s clock. The Washington County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Visit the Washington County web site for more information. Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Washington County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to email@example.com"}
{"text": "When thinking of a symbolic foe to battle in a medieval book, many creatures come to mind: dragons, wolves, or perhaps rabbits, but the poor defenseless snail? It hardly makes for a powerful image. But it turns out, as with most artwork, the answer is more symbolic than literal. In the 1960s a book historian named Lilian Randall thought the illustrations found in the margins of illuminated books required more attention, leading to the publication of her own book, Images in the Margins of Gothic Manuscripts. In this episode of Vox Almanac, Phil Edwards shares what Randall learned as she investigated the curious snail fights."}
{"text": "CCC - Module I Module I - An Introduction Please make sure you are a registered Eco-School, participate in the free training through Wildlife University, and you have read through the information on the Getting Started page. Module I introduces students to both the Eco-Schools USA program and My NASA Data, the portal used to collect data throughout the curriculum. Students will also learn about environmental audits and conduct an energy audit in preparation for a school-wide project. If needed, a refresher lesson provides students with an engaging out of their seats opportunity to remember the importance of the carbon cycle. Lesson 1 - An Introduction to Eco-Schools USA Lesson 2 - An Introduction to My NASA Data Lesson 3 - A Carbon Cycle Adventure"}
{"text": "Definition of Pyrenolichenes : a subgroup of ascolichens having a closed spore fruit \u2014 compare discolichenes Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of pyrenolichenes New Latin, from pyren- + Lichenes Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Pyrenolichenes? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Comparing classic English poems With my S2 class, we have begun exploring classic English poems. This week we talked about I wandered lonely as a Cloud (William Wordsworth) and The Wild Swans at Coole (W. B. Yeats). We spent a good amount of time discussing the significance of each poem, before developing our own thoughts with regard to the text. Then, we moved on to place the two poems side by side and consider them in comparison. Both poems deal with themes related to nature, and this week students have shown an exceptional sensitivity to the messages and ideas that are to be found in these two poems. They have shown that they are able to interact with the poem carefully and thoughtfully. Keep it up girls; well done!"}
{"text": "Join our Law Notes WhatsApp Group and stay updated with Legal and Judicial Updates Juvenile delinquency refers to antisocial or illegal behavior by children or adolescents. - Belgian social statistician Adolphe Quetelet said that adolescents, particularly young men are prone to crime, disorder and delinquency because of their childish impulsive or adolescent conflict. He said that the propensity of crime will be at maximum at the age when strength and passion have reached their heights. - Justice V R Krishna said a child is born innocent, nourished with care but because of noxious surroundings, neglect of basic need, bad company and abuses will make him delinquent."}
{"text": "NEW YORK, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Cigarette smoking combined with tuberculosis appears to be far deadlier than previously believed, according to a new study in India. The finding has important public health implications in developing countries where both are major public health problems, the New York Times said. The study, appearing Saturday in the journal Lancet, found that smokers are four times as likely as nonsmokers to die of TB in India. The researchers estimate nearly 200,000 people die there from the disease every year because they have been smokers. At every age, smokers in the study had twice the risk of dying as nonsmokers. The study also found Indian smokers, on average, die about 20 years earlier from all causes than they would if they did not smoke. Smoking and TB kill an estimated 5 million people worldwide every year, according to New York Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden."}
{"text": "APRIL BOOK CHALLENGE Who gets to kiss the pig? The April book challenge begins Monday. In April the student body must read 500 books. If they complete this goal 2 teachers will have to kiss a pig. Grades K-3 pick one person and grades 4-8 pick a second person. For every book read in April the student will receive one vote to help decide who will be the lucky one to KISS A PIG. Everyone needs to read at least one book in April."}
{"text": "Meaning of breastplate Pronunciation: (brest'pl\u0101t\"), [key] - a piece of plate armor partially or completely covering the front of the torso: used by itself or as part of a cuirass. See diag. under - the part of the harness that runs across the chest of a saddle horse. - a square, richly embroidered vestment ornamented with 12 precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the 12 tribes of Israel, secured to the ephod of the high priest and worn on the chest. Ex. 28:15\u201328. - a rectangular ornament, typically of silver, suspended by a chain over the front of a scroll of the Torah. - a plate opposite the chuck end of a breast drill against which the operator's chest is placed. - breastplate (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Daldinia concentrica apparently has several names including coal fungus or King Alfred\u2019s cakes (which sounds a lot nicer than cramp balls, one of its other names). The fruiting bodies of a fungus, which in our wood as elsewhere seems to prefer ash. It enjoys nothing more than a spot of chemoheterotrophic extracellular digestion on some dead wood. The flesh inside is is arranged in concentric layers representing \u2018a season of reproduction\u2019, whatever that means. Lots of insects make their home inside which might explain the hole, or it may just be where the spores were released. Interesting factoid from woodlands.co.uk: the inner flesh, once dried out, can be easily lit by a spark and, although it burns slowly like a barbecue briquette, once it has been lit one can transfer the glowing part to a ball of tinder and get a flame started. Have a look at this YouTube video."}
{"text": "This workshop has the aim to recreate the perspective outline of the Music Lesson. The reader may notice in Figure 1, how the paintings image formation clearly fits in my RMS90 Modular Scale. We will learn the basic use of this scale to directly deduce all the elements of the scene in perspective. Therefore, neither a plan nor an elevation is required for the practice, just a good photograph copy of the painting is needed. I will provide these copies and the scales as well, while the participants should bring some A4 sheets, a portable drawing board, squares, eraser, and pencils (gray and yellow). It would take about 75 minutes to perform it. You will remember those high school days."}
{"text": "The custom of adorning the church with trees, branches, flowers, and grass on Pentecost (Trinity Sunday) goes back to ancient times. The Old Testament Pentecost was the feast of the first harvest (Ex. 23:16). People brought the first fruits of their harvest and flowers into the court of the Temple. In New Testament times, the trees and other plants in the church symbolize the renewal of people through the power of the Holy Spirit which descended in the form of fiery tongues upon all of them. Additionally, it is the custom of the Orthodox Church for the faithful to bring bouquets of flowers which they hold in their hands, especially in the Divine Liturgy."}
{"text": "- HEALTH RELATED COMPONENTS OF FITNESS - CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS-the ability to exercise the whole body for a long period of time. - MUSCULAR STRENGTH- the amount of force muscles can exert against a resistance - MUSCULAR ENDURANCE- the abilty to use muscles voluntary many times without them tiring. - FLEXIBILITY- the range of movementpossible at a joint. - BODY COMPOSTION- is the percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle or bone."}
{"text": "| TAXONOMY | METHODS | SHELL | HABITATS | Feeding strategies | APPLICATIONS | VirtuaLab | Glossary | BIBLIOGRAPHY | FORAM-Links | CONTRIBUTORS | INTRODUCTION TO FORAMINIFERA edited by J. Tyszka with contribution from T. Toyofuku Living foraminifer with radially spreading reticulopodia. Phot. Takashi Toyofuku Foraminifera are single-celled organisms (protists) with characteristic net-like pseudopodia called reticulopodia, and organic or shell-like, agglutinated or secreted outer protective layer, called a test. The relatively small size of tests (shells) makes foraminifera much more useful for biostratigraphic, paleo/environmental, or petroleum exploration applications than larger fossils because there can be thousands of specimens in a small sediment sample. | Classification of Foraminifera | The oldest fossil foraminifera | More about FORAMINIFERA: - Foraminifera in BowserLab:"}
{"text": "Reaction Rate of Titanium and Titanium Alloys With Titanium Lower Chlorides. The Science Technology and Application of Titanium Pergamon Press New York PP 179-188 :179-188 A technique was devised for measuring the rate of chemical reaction between titanium or titanium alloys and molten-salt mixtures containing titanium lower chlorides. The kinetics of the reaction of titanium, titanium-oxygen alloy, and titanium-iron alloy in molten salts were determined to provide a basis for understanding the reactions occurring in the preparation of titanium by metal reduction or electrolytic processes. The rates of the heterogeneous reactions were measured as a function of titanium content of the molten salts and of the oxygen and iron content of the titanium alloys. The Science Technology and Application of Titanium. Pergamon Press, New York, PP. 179-188"}
{"text": "PHP Dates and Times Dates and Times \"Well, time wounds all heels.\" Jane Ace, The Fine Art of Hypochondria Dates and times are one of the most important aspects of programming for the Internet, whether for sending out automatic reminders, capturing the date that an order was made, or telling today's date to the user. In this chapter, we discuss the different methods that PHP provides for getting and formatting the date and time, including printing them out, formatting a UNIX timestamp, and some other special PHP date and time features."}
{"text": "It's fairly easy to show that in general the distribution for a function, f, of a normal variate, x, is not a normal distribution. We only get a normal distribution if the derivative of f is a constant. We can also find a function that has some of the characteristics of the distribution that we found for the global land anomaly. g(x) = f'(x)=df/dx Note that the chosen function changes the rate of change in x for a given change in y at the center of the plot. This results in a compression of the distribution near y=0."}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: discussed in biography ...life of a country gentleman, although he was frequently called upon by his neighbours to render judgments and arbitrate disputes. To vindicate an unfair portrayal of his brother Francis, he wrote The Life of Francis North; this was followed by biographies of Sir Dudley North and John North. Neither the biographies nor his autobiography was published until after his death."}
{"text": "According to Wikipedia, A \u201d\u2019palapa\u201d\u2019 (a Spanish word of Malayan origin, meaning \u201cpulpous leaf\u201d) is an open-sided dwelling with a [[thatch]]ed roof made of dried [[Arecaceae|palm]] leaves. It is very useful in hot weather and, therefore, very common in Mexican beaches, such as in [[Acapulco]]. It is perhaps one of the most important architectural contributions of Philippine culture to Mexican West cultures. It is also common to see in one of the Bay Islands,Utila Honduras. Here is the outside of the palapa: These pictures show the construction of the palapa: If you look closely you can see how this palapa was constructed. They start with a wooden frame of four poles that meet at the apex. Wooden cross-poles (parallel to the ground) are placed at intervals between the apex poles. Palm leaves (dried) palm are layered over the frame."}
{"text": "1. (Tufte) Tufte associates six types of information with Minard's map: army size, position (in two dimensions), direction, temperature, time. What other information do you think could be included? How would these be represented visually? What would the trade off be between that which was represented and the clarity of the message? 2. (Tufte) How does the graphic layout of Minard's map relate to the message he is trying to convey? How could the layout of the map change to accommodate a different design intent? u 3. (Arnheim) Why is it important to differentiate between central and peripheral attributes? Is it possible for peripheral attributes to be generative?"}
{"text": "Income Taxes Account for the Largest Share of Federal Revenue October 24, 2013 In 1940, the year before America entered World War II, excise taxes\u2014such as gas and cigarette taxes\u2014were the largest source of revenues for the federal government, followed by Social Security payroll taxes, then corporate income taxes. Today, payroll taxes are still the second largest share of tax revenues while excise taxes would hardly fund two weeks\u2019 worth of federal spending. Collections from individual income taxes are now the number one source of revenues for Uncle Sam. Corporate income taxes have declined as a source of revenues since the 1950s for many reasons\u2014including the fact that more business income is now taxed on individual tax returns than on corporate returns. For more charts like the one below, see the second edition of our chart book, Putting a Face on America's Tax Returns."}
{"text": "Christmas pudding started as a porridge called Frumenty and was made of beef and mutton, raisins and spices. It later became known as Plum Pudding as eggs, breadcrumbs and fruit were added to make it thicker. Today a Christmas pudding is traditionally made with raisins, nuts and cherries. Sometimes the Christmas pudding is covered with brandy and set alight. A proper Christmas pudding should be stirred from East to West in honour of the Three Wise Men. A silver coin can be stirred into the pudding and brings luck to whoever finds it."}
{"text": "What is a ruptured Achilles tendon?The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects the muscles in the lower leg (calf) to the heel bone. With every movement of the foot, the Achilles tendon stretches and tightens. Because it is under so much stress, it can partially or completely tear (rupture) from excess force or overuse. Ruptures usually occur about two inches above where the tendon attaches to the heel bone. An Achilles tendon rupture is most common in middle-aged \u201cweekend warriors\u201d who are not conditioned for athletics and who neglect to properly warm up and stretch prior to exercise. Ruptures frequently occur from sudden movements that stress the calf muscles, such as jumping or quick stops; from overstretching; from vigorous exercise after a long period of inactivity; or from untreated Achilles tendinitis/tendinosis (overuse)."}
{"text": "A balanced buildings are those that are friendly to both man and the environment, and at the same cheap to use. Projects of this type of buildings are characterized with a help of 4 R. The balanced buildings should be: Reduce \u2013 means a reduction of energy consumption and building materials Reuse \u2013 means that the materials of construction are sometimes reused Recycle \u2013 means that the building is erected from recycled materials and designs allow you to reuse some materials Renewable \u2013 energy comes from renewable energy sources."}
{"text": "This page is to help new users, page editors, creators, and others to learn the basics of Wikia Code. - Bold Text By typing 3 apostrophes before and after a word or sentence, you can make it Bold. - Italic Text By typing 2 apostrophes before and after a word or sentence, you can make it Italic. - Text Size By adding = before and after a sentence, or word, you can make a new header. The sizes depend on how many equal signs you put in. By placing a link in [ ] brackets, you can create a link. Be aware, add the \"Http://\" before the link."}
{"text": "Printables for This Topic: What's the Point? \u2013 Determine what the author is trying to do. Are they trying to entertain, persuade, What's The POV? \u2013 Explain how the author develops the material in order to meet \u2013 Think of an argument in a piece of writing as being like an Oreo cookie: reasons with appeal, evidence and examples are the stuffing that hold an author's argument? \u2013 What is the author's opinion and claim? Write it below in your own words, or quote the author. Why Was It Made? \u2013 We examine the motives of different forms of media and literature."}
{"text": "Image of the Day: An Amur Tiger Cub, Safe for Now A female Amur tiger licks her cub at the Royev Ruchey zoo in Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. The endangered Amur tiger is the largest cat in the world, reports the Huffington Post, and until the early 20th Century, when habitat loss from human invasion and poaching drove the cats to near extinction, they lived across China, Korea, and Russia. But the Amur is not the only tiger that risks extinction. Thanks to another human-derived threat, sea level rise as a result of climate change, Bangladesh\u2019s Bengal tiger habitat may be shrinking by 96 percent, according to the World Wildlife Fund, which also says that tigers may become extinct in as soon as the next 12 years if no action is taken. Credit: Ilya Naymushin/Reuters"}
{"text": "Clowning around with Ten and Twenty Frames About this pack Improve your students subitizing skills with this interactive pack of flashcards. Featuring both ten and twenty frames, students will need to identify the number being displayed before the slide changes. How to use Go the menu screen. Choose your focus \u2013 ten frames, twenty frames or bonus round (mixed). Choose your speed. Ten and Twenty frames offer 3 different speeds, where the bonus round is one speed only. Click the star next to desired level to start \u2013 the slides will run themselves. At the completion of the level, click the star to return to the menu to make another choice. Copyright \u00a9 July 2013 Brooke Beynon All rights reserved by author.Permission to copy for single classroom use only.Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only."}
{"text": "A little more about the Memorial: The memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common defense of the nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom from tyranny throughout the world. It will inspire future generations of Americans, deepening their appreciation of what the World War II generation accomplished in securing freedom and democracy. Above all, the memorial stands as an important symbol of American national unity, a timeless reminder of the moral strength and awesome power that can flow when a free people are at once united and bonded together in a common and just cause."}
{"text": "Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries an Online Resource Fractures are a common form of injury in adolescent athletes. The two main classifications of fractures are open (break the skin) and closed (inside the skin) factures. Either are treated with immobilization of a brace or cast as administered by a physician. The trend is to use braces as opposed to casts when appropriate to allow for limited passive range of motion as opposed to the complete immobility provided from a rigid semi-permanent cast. As directed by a physician the athlete should remember to continue light activity when it is pain free to prevent the excessive buildup of unwanted scar tissue."}
{"text": "On Liberty has become celebrated as the most powerful defence of the freedom of the individual, and is now widely regarded as the most important theoretical foundation for Liberalism as a political creed. The Subjection of Women is a powerful indictment of the political, social, and economic position of women. This edition, first published in 1989, brings together these two classic texts, plus Mill's posthumous Chapters on Socialism, his somewhat neglected examination of the strengths and weaknesses of various forms of socialism. The editor's substantial introduction places these three works in the context both of Mill's life and of nineteenth-century intellectual and political history. There is also a chronology of Mill's life, a bibliographical guide, and a biographical appendix of names cited in the texts."}
{"text": "The earth\u2019s polar biomes are covered with ice most of the year. The Arctic and Antarctic are part of the polar biome. They are considered marine biomes since the land is covered by a sheet of ice. Biomes include geographic location, landforms and water. Weather affects the animal and plant life in a biome. Plant and animal life can be found not only in water but the soil. The polar biomes are on opposite ends of the earth. The tilt of the axis of the earth affects the amount of sunlight they get during the year. Each have 3 months of darkness and 3 months of sunlight."}
{"text": "Battle of Brno A Trail in Brno \u201cTomorrow we hit the city for the last time. Before the bells at Petrov ring noon, Brno must be ours. If not, we will retreat. \u201c- thus spoke the Swedish General Torstenson in the spring of 1645, when he had unsuccessfully besieged Brno for 4 long months. And that was after he thought he would sew up a victory within a week. Indeed, in the fortress of \u0160pilberk in Brno there were 400 soldiers and he arrived with 18 thousand! The conquest of Brno meant very much to him \u2013 it was the only thing in the path to besieging Vienna. How did this great battle take place? Who stood up to this Nordic leader? What was he about, where did he live and what trap did he think up for the Swedes? And why, then, does the bell on Petrov still ring noon at 11 am? History wrapped in ciphers, logic tasks and hiding places are awaiting you on the trail Battle of Brno."}
{"text": "Description: Two Roman theatres sit atop the Fourvi\u00e8re Hill in Lyon. The larger one is the most ancient such structure in France and was built by order of Augustus from 17 B.C. to 15 B.C. It was later expanded during the reign of Hadrian. Nearly 110 meters wide, the theatre could seat 10,000 people. It is still used for concerts during the summer. Comments: You need to register or log-in to be able to leave comments about this file. This file has not yet been rated. Sorry, but you must be logged in to rate this file so we can tell which files you've already voted on, which will help prevent cheating. Click here to log-in, or you can click here to register. (Registration is free)"}
{"text": "TEST ON PLANTS What is a plant? Seedless plants ? Structures of a flower Structure of a seed? Diagram the branching groups of plants and know examples? Know the importance of the different groups? Why are flowering plants more diverse? What are stomata? (pg 378) Be able to identify a plant as gymno or angio, monocot or dicot? Understand the role of pollinators in the flowering plant? How are non-flowering plants pollinated? Review the section reviews and the worksheets that I handed out at the beginning of the unit. What are the difference between monocot and dicots? BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY PLANTS by general categories."}
{"text": "Show all results sharing this subject: 1 Subsidiary structural timber, curved or straight, placed at an angle between vertical and horizontal members to complete a triangle and thus stiffen a timber frame. If supporting a rafter, it is called a strut. See truss. 2 See bracket-moulding. A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture \u00bb See all related items in Oxford Index \u00bb Search for the text `brace' anywhere in Oxford Index \u00bb Users without a subscription are not able to see the full content. Please, or login to access all content. Forgot your password?"}
{"text": "C3 plants use the enzyme rubisco to catalyze the carbon fixation of CO2 and RuBP to make a three carbon compound called phosphoglycerate before going on into the Calvin Cycle. These plants use CO2 from the air and need to keep their stomata open to allow gas exchange. This however leads to extreme water loss. Due to this, C3 plants can not thrive in extremely hot or arid climates. They need an abundant amount of ground water and CO2 as well as moderate temperatures to successfully carry out this process. The picture shows a C3 plant called barley. Some examples of C3 plants are (Korean?) barley, rice, and other grains."}
{"text": "Paintballs are made of gelatin capsules that primarily contain polyethylene glycol and dye. Other non-toxic and water-soluble substances make up the contents of a paintball. Paintballs, or softgels, are made out of edible food materials that are compressed by a machine called a softgel encapsulating machine. Paintballs are made by first forming hot liquid gelatin into two thin ribbons and passing them over a rotating die, forming two halves of the capsule. Next, as the dies press against each other, a filling is injected inside the gelatin sheets as they form into one. Finally, the gelatin capsules are tumbled and dried in trays before they are ready for use. The softgel encapsulating machine was first designed and patented by Robert Scherer in 1933."}
{"text": "The One World Centre specialises in equipping people to make a positive difference in an increasingly challenging and interconnected world. The One World Centre provides professional education in a range of sectors that fosters responsible and skilled global citizenship. The One World Centre provides a range of professional learning for educators, enabling them to bring rich global learning experiences to their work \u2013 in early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Global citizenship education helps us gain a broad and a deep understanding of the world around us. Global citizenship education fosters our ability to think critically and creatively; giving us the resources and skills to investigate problems and search for solutions. Global citizenship education helps us to take everyday practical actions that help work towards a more just and sustainable future for all."}
{"text": "\"Many Hands\", \"M. Hands\", \"D. Hands\" and \"Diverse Hands\" are terms used when several creators worked to complete a comic, usually more than the space allowed for staff would be able to list. Often \"Many Hands\" would contribute when an issue was running late, with various creators contributing work to a single panel or page. - Comics that \"Many Hands\" penciled - Comics that \"Many Hands\" inked - Comics that \"Many Hands\" coloured - Comics that \"Many Hands\" lettered - Subjects created by \"Many Hands\" - Comics that \" D. Hands\" inked - Comics that \" Diverse Hands\" inked Images Attributed to Many Hands - Inker images created under the name: \"Many Hands\" - Colourist images created under the name: \"Many Hands\" - No special notes - No trivia Links and References"}
{"text": "posted by Amy . 1. An investigator conducting a crime scene search at the scene of a violent crime has certain responsibilities and procedures to follow related to evidence collection. Of the following steps, which one is not required of the on-scene investigator? A. Recognize or discover relevant physical evidence. B. Handle and package evidence to avoid breakage, loss, contamination, or questionable chain of custody problems. C. Record where, how, and by whom the evidence was collected. D. Test blood samples collected for the presence of DNA. is it D 2. When an investigator moves from examining related pieces of evidence at a crime scene to drawing an inference or developing an explanation of the crime from separate pieces of evidence or observations, the investigator is said to be using: is it A I agree with both of your answers."}
{"text": "Common Core Reading: Informational Text The focus of this strategy is to teach students how to use notes to summarize non-fiction. This is one of many interactive reading strategies created by Wise Guys that can be used right away in your classroom with your students. Each PowerPoint will have students actively involved in their learning. The PowerPoints will directly teach the reading strategy to your students in a fun and engaging way. We have zipped this file so you can get it in both Microsoft PowerPoint as well as in Adobe Reader. See More Reading Strategy PowerPoints Here"}
{"text": "Alternative Title: \u201cXingshi yinyuanzhuan\u201d Learn about this topic in these articles: attribution to Pu Songling ...songs,\u201d a popular dramatic form of the time. The colloquial novel Xingshi yinyuanzhuan ( c. 1644\u201361; \u201cA Marriage to Awaken the World\u201d; Eng. trans. The Bonds of Matrimony), which realistically portrays an unhappy contemporary marriage, was attributed to him by some scholars. place in Chinese literature ...success of these tales, the author soon became aware of the limitations of the guwen style for fiction writing and proceeded to produce a vernacular novel of some one million words, the Xingshi yinyuanzhuan (\u201cA Marriage to Awaken the World\u201d). This long story of a shrew and her henpecked husband was told without any suggestion of a solution to the problems of unhappy..."}
{"text": "A seismic wave which travels along a boundary between two media of contrasting properties, rather than propagating through the bodies of the media (compare body wave). Where the boundary is a free surface (e.g. ground\u2013air, sea bed\u2013sea water) these waves are called surface waves and give rise to ground roll and mud roll respectively. Boundary waves are of two types: Love waves and Rayleigh waves. Subjects: Earth Sciences and Geography."}
{"text": "To applaud is to show approval, encouragement, or appreciation. You can applaud by clapping your hands at a performance, or you can applaud with just your mouth, as when you tell someone \"I applaud your decision to start exercising.\" The verb applaud goes back to the Latin verb applaudere, \"to clap,\" and it came into English use in the 15th century. Part of the word applaud is laud, which means \"praise,\" and laud is close in spelling to loud. When you applaud, you give loud praise by clapping you hands together. If you really like what someone is doing and want to pat them on the back for it or show encouragement, you might just say \"I applaud your efforts.\""}
{"text": "Wari: Lords of the Ancient Andes LocationKimbell Art Museum Get Directions \u00bb While Peru's ancient Wari people lacked a written language, it's believed the civilization used works of art as a means of communication. For this particular exhibit, the more than 140 pieces--including beautifully crafted ceramics, precious metals, vibrant mosaics, sculptured wood and stone, and complex textiles--are divided into four themes: \"The Gift of Food and Drink,\" \"The Wari Realm,\" \"The Art of Regalia,\" and \"Offerings and Ancestors.\""}
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{"text": "Alexandra J Harmon Finding and interpreting sources of information about American Indians' history. Offered: jointly with HSTAA 315. How and where to find sources of information about the history of American Indians (and, by extension, the histories of other peoples); tips for library and archival research; how to evaluate and interpret primary historical evidence and secondary accounts of history; investigation of issues selected by students regarding the history of Indians in Washington State Student learning goals General method of instruction Class assignments and grading"}
{"text": "Most of us probably take what we can hear for granted \u2013 from the drone of traffic in the distance to the crying baby next door. Our ears do an incredible job of translating the sounds around us into information that our brains can understand. It's as automatic as breathing and happens without us really giving the process much thought. Read: How do we hear? But sometimes loud noise can be damaging to our ears. We take a look at how noise can affect your hearing. Will your job cause hearing loss? Pain relievers linked to hearing loss in women Hearing loss tied to bigger medical bills for late middle-aged"}
{"text": "As an adjective, staunch means firm. You might want to go to that concert Friday night, but your parents' staunch opposition prevents you. Staunch is sometimes used as a verb to mean \"to stop the flow of a liquid,\" but most usage books will tell you it's better to use the word stanch for the verb. Think of a soldier stopping and standing still, and you will understand the connection between the two meanings. The adjectival form should make you think of \"stand,\" as in \u201cstand firm,\u201d or \"take a stand.\" It comes from the French estanche meaning \u201cwatertight\u201d and the Latin stanticare, which is probably from stans for \u201cstand.\u201d"}
{"text": "Network Topology Discovery Using SNMP In this paper, the authors discuss the method to find out topology of the network using SNMP protocol. They are trying to develop a client server Application where client sends a request for topology server to Discover the topology. Connection between nodes will be found out using SNMP MIBs stored in the nodes. Using Routing Table Address forwarding table and Spanning Tree and IP-NettoMediaNet Address tables the connectivity will be found out by tracing these tables."}
{"text": "Many types of abuse, such as child abuse, partner abuse, dating violence, family violence and elder abuse are unfortunate events that take place in society in a variety of relationships. Unfortunately, many types of violence and abuse are under-reported at all levels of society, especially abuse of women and children of color and of others outside the majority culture. Seeking help after one has experienced violence or abuse is one way in which people can get needed help and support to cope and move on with their lives. Child Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Help Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network Recovering From Sexual Assault Types of Sexual Assault Dating and Domestic Violence UM Violence Prevention Office College Crimes and Sexual Assault"}
{"text": "Set a scene in medieval times. A gathering of knights discuss the overthrowing of the king. There are 7 people around the table. Write one or two pages of dialogue and inner thoughts by switching the point of view between at least 4 characters. Try not to confuse the reader and communicate with a unique voice for each character. (point of view, voice, dialogue)"}
{"text": "We have always been told of the benefits of staying in the present and focusing the mind on one task. New research has added one more dimension to the benefit of staying in the present, and its connection with ageing. When one stays in the present, it is certainly considered a sign of being emotionally well. Telomeres, which are caps on the ends of DNA, are biological pointers of general and cellular aging. As we age, telomere length tends to shorten. Scientists found that those who are focused have longer telomeres. \"In our healthy sample, people who report being more engaged in their current activities tend to have longer telomeres. We don't yet know how generalizable or important this relationship is,\" researchers said."}
{"text": "One big indication that a chemical change has occurred is a color change. Many times a chemical reaction will start as relatively colorless or only lightly colored (often times yellow). During the course of a chemical reaction, reactions will often turn a darker color (dark yellow, brown, even black), thus indicating a chemical change. Another indicator of a chemical change can be smell. Some chemical reactions produce a gas either as a main product or as a byproduct. It this gas has a particular odor like ammonia or a sulfur compound, this is also an indicator of a chemical change (chemical bonds are broken and reformed to produce the gas). Finally, change in pH can often indicate a chemical change. pH is the measure of the acidity of a chemical or a mixture, so if an acid is produced or consumed as part of a reaction, this will change the pH of the chemical reaction mixture."}
{"text": "Women athletes have the risk of developing many physical problems while training for athletics. These include menstrual cycle disorders, eating disorders, and bone mineral disorders. However, these disorders do not have to occur if the proper prevention methods are applied. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the basic knowledge of the risks that women athletes face in developing these disorders, with an emphasis on eating disorders. The definitions, risk factors, and symptoms of these disorders will be given. Furthermore, the prevention methods and how to approach at-risk athletes will be discussed. Julie Kolar, \u201903 Cedar Falls, IA Majors: Physical Education, Psychology Sponsor: Cynthia Turley"}
{"text": "Establishing a quorum in a meeting requires the presence of the minimum number of voting members necessary to conduct business legally. Normally, a quorum consists of a majority of voting members, but organizations can determine a different quorum number in their bylaws.Continue Reading The purpose of a quorum is to ensure that important decisions cannot be made on behalf of an organization by an unreasonably small portion of its membership. An organization can establish the number of voting members required for a quorum as a specific number or a percentage of the total membership. Robert's Rules of Order states that in the absence of a bylaw, a quorum should be considered to be half of the voting membership. The rules recommends that organizations establish as large a quorum as can be expected to attend most meetings.Learn more about Types of Government"}
{"text": "Welcome: When is it Appropriate to Engage in War? Description: In this project, you will learn how historians research and debate controversial issues. You will also learn how to use technology to explore and form your own opinions on an issue. Grade Level: 9-12 Curriculum: Social Studies Keywords: Vietnam, war, Vietnam War, Vietcong, Viet Minh, United States, communism Author(s): Eric Nally"}
{"text": "A siren is mounted on a tower and emits a sound whose frequency is 2140 Hz. A person is driving a car awayf rom the tower at 27 m/s. The sound reaches the person by 2 paths: the sound reflected from a buliding in the front of the car and the sound coming directly from the siren. The speed of sound is 343 m/s. What frequency does the person hear for the a) reflected and b) direct sounds. When the observer is moving towards/ away from the sound the frequency of the sound that he hears is different from the emitted frequency (Doppler effect) The equation is f= fo (1+ speed of observer/ speed of sound) when the observer is moving towards ... The solution calculates frequency for the a) reflected and b) direct sounds."}
{"text": "posted by Henry1 . I left out the following three sentences on the same theme. Thank you. 1) The moral of this novel is that every excess must be punished and reality cannot be escaped: when Dorian destroys the picture, he cannot avoid the punishment of all his sins, that is, death. 2) The horrible, corrupting (or corrupt?) picture could be seen as a symbol of the immorality and bad conscience of the Victorian middle class, while Dorian and his pure, innocent appearance are the symbols of bourgeois hypocrisy. 3) Finally the picture, restored to its original beauty, illustrates Wilde's theories of art: art survives people, art is eternal. 1. Capital W needed 2. corrupt - all else is OK 3. Finally, after being restored to its original beauty, the picture illustrates Wilde's theories of art: Art survives people; art is eternal."}
{"text": "Watercolour Study of 'Petunias in a Mason Jar' |Start by wetting the jar an flowers. After the shine goes off the paper, drop in some light colour.| |Once dry, paint in stems and identify where the leaves are. Start to define the focal area of the painting -the petunias that will have the most detail.| |Negative paint to leave the lights of the jar. Be sure to simplify what you see so you don't get overwhelmed. Apply light washes of varied pinks and purples for flowers. Add dark centers. Create a suggestion of the jar sitting on something.|"}
{"text": "Guelph, Guelf (?), n. [It. Guelfo, from Welf, the name of a German family.] Hist. One of a faction in Germany and Italy, in the 12th and 13th centuries, which supported the House of Guelph and the pope, and opposed the Ghibellines, or faction of the German emperors. \u00a9 Webster 1913."}
{"text": "Date of Award Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering Amalgamation is a process in which precious metals are collected by mercury. The exact way in which the mercury holds the other metals is not positively known. It is probable that a series of intermetallic compounds form. Very little work has been done so far on the theory of amalgamation. Moore, Charles, \"Some Investigations on Quantitative Measurement of Amalgamation\" (1941). Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970. 131. Ceramic Materials Commons, Environmental Engineering Commons, Geology Commons, Geophysics and Seismology Commons, Metallurgy Commons, Other Engineering Commons, Other Materials Science and Engineering Commons"}
{"text": "Luke Skywalker would likely feel at home on a number of real-life planets. Giant, rocky masses orbiting two suns have a place outside of Hollywood, according to a pair of researchers from the University of Utah. The study hasn't been published yet, but an early version, called \"Planet Formation Around Binary Stars: Tatooine made easy,\" is available online. \"Tatooine sunsets may be common after all,\" the study from U. astrophysicists and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory states. It suggests planets \"are as prevalent around binaries as around single stars,\" like Earth's own sun. Previously, the only planets believed to circle such binary stars were giant gassy versions with no capacity for life."}
{"text": "Interested in knowing how interactivity affects eLearning? Check the eLearning Interactivity: The Ultimate Guide For eLearning Professionals eLearning interactivity is defined as the \u201cdialogue\u201d between learners and eLearning tools through which learners become engaged and involved in the eLearning process. It is a key element of the actual eLearning course design process, and it has proven to be a practice that adds outstanding value to your eLearning course. It involves forms of action or reaction on learners\u2019 behalf, in order for them to achieve results or reach a conclusion. eLearning interactions may include multiple choice quizzes, tests, eLearning scenarios, simulations, animation videos etc, that help learners to deepen their understanding of the subject matter through experimentation, dealing with unpredicted circumstances, or even learning from their mistakes."}
{"text": "The Pedagogy Wheel Bloom\u2019s Taxonomy is always talked about in education showing the different learning objectives that pupils should achieve. For a more up to date version have a look at the pedagogy wheel which gives examples of actions and activities that pupils can engage in according to the four objectives of: remember/understand, apply, analyse, evaluate, create. Better still, it even suggests iPad apps that are relevant for pupils and teachers to use for each of the four objectives. The image above is from here."}
{"text": "It has been said that wind turbines , once you consider all the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their manufacture as well as the site construction process and operations, do not actually reduce carbon emissions as much as is claimed by wind proponents. Detailed analysis has been done on the GHG emissions of different generators over their entire lifetimes and considering ALL emissions - in manufacturing, construction and operation. This is known as 'Life Cycle Carbon Analysis'. One of the more comprehensive of these studies, summarised in the chart above, was carried out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This demonstrates that wind turbines, over their entire life-cycle and including manufacturing, construction and operations, emit 80 times less GHGs than a coal-fired power station and 40 times less than a natural gas fired power station."}
{"text": "Adapted from: Cultural Proficiency by Randall B. Lindsey, Kikanza Nuri Robins, and Raymond D. Terrell (Corwin Press, 1999, 2003), and Culturally Proficient Instruction by Kikanza Nuri Robins, Randall B. Lindsey, Delores B. Lindsey, and Raymond D. Terrell (Cor- win Press, 2001) CULTURAL PROFICIENCY: WHAT IS IT? Cultural proficiency is a way of being that allows individuals and organizations to inter- act effectively with people who differ from them. It is a developmental approach for addressing the issues that emerge in diverse environments Click the link below to read more:"}
{"text": "Purchased in 1789 by Ebenezer Snell, Bryant's grandfather, the Homestead and its surrounding countryside inspired much of young Bryant's poetry such as \"The Rivulet\" and \"To A Waterfowl.\" Bryant's family sold the Homestead in 1835. However, thirty years later Bryant re-purchased it as a summer retreat and converted it from a center-stair colonial to a Victorian cottage. The house collection includes colonial and Victorian pieces from the Bryant and Snell families and memorabilia collected on his extensive travels to Europe and Asia. He added an ell to the barn to store apples and pears from his orchards. Bryant's pastoral estate encompasses 195 acres, largely unchanged for more than 150 years. The maple tree allee planted by the Bryant family, the old growth forest on the Rivulet Trail, and the sugar bush used by Bryant and his brothers contain trees that are almost 200 years old."}
{"text": "Students can practice their multiplication facts on the Smartboard in this exciting game. It is important for students to learn their multiplication facts. Remember, multiplication is repeated addition. An example of 2 x 4 is 2 groups of 4 (4 + 4), which equals 8! Directions: Select easy or fast on the Smartboard. After, select which facts you would like to practice. When the game starts, answer the multiplication questions by hitting the mole! Play"}
{"text": "An insightful post on what education is and what schools do from Dr. Mohler: Schools are never just about education. For that matter, education is never just about education. The school as an institution is founded and supported as a means to some end. In ancient Israel, education was to produce a faithful member of the chosen nation \u2014 a son who would bring pride to the family and his people and glory to God. In ancient Greece the school was to produce a productive citizen, wise and mature. Rome followed the example of Greece. In the Christian tradition, education was first about making disciples. The earliest Christian schools were catechetical schools for new believers. The early church borrowed from the classical models and established new traditions. Read the whole thing."}
{"text": "12224Re: [mythsoc] Tolkien, Jonah, and Job - Jun 4 3:28 PM--- In email@example.com, \"Elizabeth Apgar Triano\" >Adunaic is the name of the language Tolkien devised for his Edainic > I'm sorry, but I have no idea what that A word is or what it means. > There's also the evidence of what? peoples. It replaced an earlier language, Taliska, which had been devised for the so-called mythology for England (THE BOOK OF LOST TALES) and was a pseudo-Germanic language. Adunaic was incorporated into the LORD OF THE RINGS mythology. It is mentioned in the Appendices. - << Previous post in topic Next post in topic >>"}
{"text": "U.S. Adults: Children Need to Work Harder Most American adults think parents don\u2019t push their children hard enough to do better in school, a survey suggests. The survey, conducted by the Washington-based Pew Research Center, found that 56 percent of adults believe that parents are putting too little pressure on their children to work harder; 15 percent feel they are placing too much pressure; and 24 percent think they are exerting the right amount. Those opinions generally hold across gender, race, age, and income differences, as well as for parents and nonparents. In contrast, a majority of respondents surveyed in China, India, and Japan said they thought children faced too much pressure from parents. Vol. 26, Issue 02, Page 20"}
{"text": "Students will be able to describe the techniques advertisers use and create their own advertisement. Lesson will cover all of the different types of advertisement and gimmicks that advertisers use. It will also describe the requirements for the advertisement project to be completed in class. For lesson 1 you need to watch the video lesson. I've uploaded the powerpoint that goes with the lesson if you want to use it follow along and take notes. Once you have watched the lesson you have two tasks. First, complete the quiz attached to this tutorial to review the advertising techniques. Second, complete the reflection activity attached below. Be prepared to start our plans in class. Please complete this assignment once you finish viewing the Intro to Advertising Lesson. Be prepared to work on this plan in class."}
{"text": "This Grade 4 Hake's Grammar Student Textbook contains 111 lessons and is written directly to the student. Developed to follow the classic Saxon model of incremental development and continuous review, lessons instruct students on a basic skill before moving on to examples, practice exercises, and review sets. Providing instruction on key grammar and usage concepts with bolded vocabulary and thorough examples, writing exercises are also included to help guide students through composing a complete essay. Journaling and dictation exercises help hone different writing skills. Topics covered in this Grade 4 text include types of sentences, capitalization, subject and predicate, the predicate nominative, indirect objects, phrases and clauses, proper adjectives, appositives, progressive verbs, antecedents, and more. 605 pages, indexed, softcover."}
{"text": "Seagrasses are flowering plants which grow in near shore brackish or marine environments. They are called seagrasses because the leaves are long and narrow and are very often green, and because the plants often grow in large \"meadows\" which look like grassland. There are currently 58 known species known of which Australia is home to 30 or more than half. They are found in temperate and tropical regions of the world. They are closely related to terrestrial lillies and gingers and evolved from land plants and adapted to marine life around 100 million years ago. Seagrasses have roots (rhizomes), shoots and leaves. The specialised roots (rhizomes) creep along the bottom, and produce upright shoots. The rhizomes and roots anchor the plant to the soft bottom and absorb nutrients. The leaves are generally long and strap shaped but may be paddle-shaped."}
{"text": "Also known as Non-Insulin dependent diabetes mellitis (NIDDM). It is the more common form f diabetes. 90% of total diabetic population. In this case insulin production by pancreas is not stopped. Infact the problem is peripheral utilization of insulin. Due to obesity or other factors insulin resistance is increased and it is not effective in lowering blood glucose level. So oral medicines are needed to lower insulin resistance and lower blood glucose level. Type 2 diabetes: by Mubeen Sheraz Published on: October 3, 2013 *Updated on December 6th, 2013,"}
{"text": "This assignment is for Beginner ESL students. It is a research assignment that requires students to ask questions and write a written response about the name. The example is about me, the underlined parts of the example are sentence frames for the students to use. You can change the example by formulating a story about your name or about Esperanza. this can be used as homework, class work."}
{"text": "2Shapes are enclosed objects and can be created by line, color and value changes that define their edges.Shapes can be:organic (irregular shapes found in nature) also called \u201cnatural\u201dgeometric (shapes with strong lines and angles such as circles, triangles, and squares). 11Neutral ColorsNeutral colors or earth tones are not seen on most color wheels. Black, gray, whites are neutral. Browns, beiges and tans are sometimes neutral too. Neutral colors can be made by mixing:Black and whiteComplementary colorsAll three primaries together (plus some black or white)"}
{"text": "First Posted: Dec 31, 2015 12:18 PM EST Scientists may be getting some new insight into bird migration by combining new techniques. Scientists have produced more refined estimates of where individual Barn Swallows spend the winter by using methods to both track large numbers and a handful of birds. Barn Swallows breed in North America, but head south for the winter to a broad area that encompasses most of Central America, the Caribbean and South America. In this latest study, researchers wanted to find a better way to determine where within thisrange Barn Swallows were spending their winter months."}
{"text": "No. 5 Folding Kodak Improved \"satchel\" Stereo In 1885, Blair establisheded the concept of self-casing cameras with their commercialy succesful Lucidograph. Kodak soon followed with their own Folding cameras. Looking much like a satchel, the Kodaks were more practical, though still far from an ideal design. An interesting feature of the Kodak cameras was their incorporation of an Eastman-Walker roll film holder. The No. 5 Improved of 1893-'97 was given a wider lens board, allowing the use of stereo shutters. It could also shoot glass plates. By the turn of the century, better designs were available and the satchel cameras were gone."}
{"text": "El M\u00e9dol Roman Quarry It is a huge pit, over 200 m. long, where stone was quarried in Roman times. In the centre of the quarry, there is a column of stone left untouched, known as the \"agulla de M\u00e8dol\". Stone from the quarry was used to build a number of important edifices in Tarraco. - Bouw: Civil engineering - Artistieke periode: Classical-Roman - Historische periode: Romanisation (B.C.) Open access. Visitor Centre: Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-2pm. - Entree gratis"}
{"text": "It's vast. It's old. There are many caves. Christians used to live in them. Now tourists stay in cave hotels. Or as the Lonely Planet says: The Hittites settled Cappadocia from 1800 BC to 1200 BC, after which smaller kingdoms held power. Then came the Persians, followed by the Romans, who established the capital of Caesarea (today\u2019s Kayseri). During the Roman and Byzantine periods, Cappadocia became a refuge for early Christians and, from the 4th to the 11th century, Christianity flourished here; most churches, monasteries and under ground cities date from this period. Later, under Seljuk and Ottoman rule, Christians were treated with tolerance."}
{"text": "Analogy - The cognitive process of applying information and associations from one subject to another. Metaphor - Using the attributes of one subject to illuminate or expand upon the character of another, unrelated subject. Target - The subject to which attributes are ascribed. Source - The subject from which the attributes are borrowed. Ground - The similarities between target and source. Tension - The dissimilarities between target and source. Conceit - An extended metaphor with multiple levels of comparison."}
{"text": "image credit: Jason McNeill; image source; larger image The bright spots in these images are nanoparticles, consisting of about 20 polymer molecules, which fluoresce--give off light of a different frequency--when illuminated with laser light. The image on the right shows these nanoparticles implanted in macrophages (part of the vertebrate immune system), where their fluorescence will be used to track their movements in the cell. For the track of a single molecule, see this micrograph by Christoph Naumann. Einstein on Brownian Motion Einstein's 1905 explanation of Brownian motion settled the issue of the existence of atoms and molecules, as described in David Cassiday's essay. (This feature was updated on October 15, 2011.)"}
{"text": "It is vital that we understand each other. Tembua precisely moves ideas from one language to another. The Written Word This is translation, whether website text or hard copy or electronic files. Training manuals, legal documents, insurance plans, websites, instructions for use, catalogues, employee and safety manuals\u2014if there are words in one language, Tembua can move them to another language! The Spoken Word This is interpretation. Visualize the United Nations, where headset-wearing interpreters work to make sure everyone understands. Or think about a courtroom, where a legal interpreter helps an immigrant navigate the legal system. Tembua can move the spoken word to any other language! \u2026and Video Services This is the intersection of written and spoken services. Tembua can make your videos speak in many languages!"}
{"text": "Western Australia is divided into 59 Legislative Assembly districts and six Legislative Council regions. The boundaries of the districts and regions are determined by the conduct of an electoral distribution, which occurs approximately 18 months after a State election. A distribution reviews electorate boundaries to ensure the number of electors in districts or regions is maintained as the population moves and changes over time. It is carried out by the Office of the Electoral Distribution Commissioners. The revised boundaries for the 2017 State election can be viewed on the Boundaries website. You can find your Legislative Assembly district and Legislative Council region by checking your enrolment to confirm your State and local government enrolment information."}
{"text": "Historical context remains a foundation to those genealogist who are trying to climb out those tree branches. Tudor tradition had established one historical corridor through which our ancestors walked. The Stuart period resulted in multiple changes in the religious, political, social, and colonial mindsets. [Many of our ancestors crossed the great pond during this period.] The following text discusses many of these developments. Multiple authors present a series of topics such as \"Poetry\" [Chap. VIII], \"Theatre\" [ Chap. IX], and \"Art\" [Chap. XI] which is often not included in other texts covering this period. The book was first published in 1950, by Falcon Educational Books, Ltd, London. It has been published in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. Only 170 pages, it is a good overview of many aspects impacted during this transition period in our ancestors life time."}
{"text": "Sediment Transport Analysis and Design Flowing water erodes and transports sediment in the form of sand, gravel, rocks and wood. Each of these elements can dramatically impact channel and land formation, habitat and ecosystem function. In rural and wildland areas, active sediment transport contributes to ecosystem diversity and channel migration patterns. In urban, agricultural and residential areas, sediment transport activity is often due to flooding and erosion and when left unchecked can destabilize banks that support public and private infrastructure. To facilitate an understanding of the river\u2019s sediment transport capacity and critical opportunities for restoration and infrastructure protection, we routinely provide detailed hydrologic, 1-D and 2-D hydraulic modeling, and sediment transport analyses."}
{"text": "Reverse-engineering (reverse development) is a process of analysis of a machine code of the program by our specialists or the product study. We restore the algorithm of this program on a pseudo code or a specification that a customer is interested in. As a result, the reverse-engineering allows to avoid copyright violation on an initial program. The reverse-engineering is used for analysis of a product competitive capacity or has an aim of development and further implementation into manufacture of the studied product. Reverse-engineering can be performed at the level of software with the following aims: Reverse-engineering can be performed in 3 ways:"}
{"text": "Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards news A Guide to Coding and Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum resource is available to assist teachers from Early Stage 1 to Stage 4. It shows how coding and algorithmic and computational thinking apply and are relevant across learning areas and will aid all teachers by suggesting ways computational thinking can be integrated into their current teaching. The study of digital technologies in its many forms is an essential part of learning and a benefit for all students. For more information contact: Inspector, Technology Education (02) 9367 8454"}
{"text": "Human rights have a long history. Men and women are fighting for them since the beginning of time. They are the cornerstone, the foundation of a truly democratic society. The fundamental premise of human rights is that each individual is a moral and be reasonable. Human rights are based on the principle of respect for the individual and his beliefs. One of the most important of these rights is freedom of religion or belief. This right is part of our own laws - it is guaranteed by the Declaration of Human Rights and the Constitution of 1958. It is also highlighted in international treaties signed and ratified by France. When we became founding members of the Council of Europe in 1949, and when we ratified the European Convention on Human Rights in 1974, we committed ourselves to protect and maintain freedom of religion."}
{"text": "May 10, 2013 Carbon Dioxide Passes Symbolic Mark . For the first time in human history, atmospheric Carbon Dioxide emissions have exceeded 400 ppm. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) facility in Hawaii recently registered a carbon dioxide concentration 400.03 ppm which is believed to be the highest concentration in some three to five million years. Scientists say that periods with high CO2 concentrations are also strongly correlated with warmer climates, while certain environmentalists groups say that 350 ppm is the highest safe level of CO2 acceptable in order to avoid catastrophic climate consequences."}
{"text": "3D & Nanotechnology 3D printing was developed by a team led by Emanuel Sachs from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the late 1980s. Also known as binder jetting, the method involves placing down a layer of a powder and then jetting a liquid binder on the areas to be solidified. While related to predictable ink jet printers, 3-D printers are capable to build further layers on top of previous ones to build 3-D objects, even refined objects that assist as medical implants. These 3D printing methods are reaching a stage where preferred products and structures can be made self-determining of the complexity of their shapes \u2013 even bioprinting tissue is currently in the realm of the possible."}
{"text": "Topic 2: Introduction to Nuclear Energy \u2013 Step 30 What do you know about the nuclear fuel cycle? Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t know it all. You\u2019ll be learning about it in Chapter 5! If you don\u2019t know it all, try this activity again at the end of Part II!"}
{"text": "Talking with others about ideas and work is fundamental to learning. But not all talk sustains learning. For classroom talk to promote learning it must be: \u2013 accountable to the learning community (accountable talk seriously responds to and further develops what others in the group have said) \u2013 accountable to accurate and appropriate knowledge (using evidence that is relevant) \u2013 accountable to rigorous thinking (are they really using their mind well) If students are going to talk, they have to have something to say, and it\u2019s best that it relates to the text, will initiate a conversation, keep a conversation going and help develop, test and refine thinking!"}
{"text": "Orbital Period: 4.0 Earth Years (Dranen) 66 days (Arvuna) Arvuna, a moon of Dranen, is classified as a water world because oceans or ice cover 90% of its surface. Besides prodigious sea life, Arvuna is home to a host of venomous arthropodal pests in the tropical zone with metallic carapaces similar to those found on Palaven to resist radiation coming from Dranen's magnetosphere. There are several well-shielded human colonies on Arvuna, although they are alienated from the Council and politically insignificant to the Traverse and Terminus Systems. The Reapers have yet to reach Arvuna, concentrating instead on the Balor system. While this cuts Arvuna off from the cluster's mass relay, it is at least some evidence that the Reapers cannot be everywhere at once."}
{"text": "Working Science mini-documentary series April 20, 2017 One of the most important nanotechnology fields is medicine. Nanotech devices offer non-invasive devices for drug delivery (e.g., for tumors), post-surgical infection-monitoring, and low cost pollutant monitors, among many other functions. Professor Sonkusale\u2019s Nano Lab at Tufts University is a leader in developing nanotech medical applications. In this tour of the Tufts Nano Lab, he shows how nano-devices such as magnetic nanorobots, smart threads, and an electronic nose are improving modern medicine. See Dr. Sonkusale's 2016 guest appearance on our Contemporary Science program Breakthroughs in Nanotechnology for more background about nanotech in medicine. Articles on the \"smart thread\" innovation"}
{"text": "- Related article - Exploring the medical promise of stem cells *Embryonic stem cells* typically are derived from 4- to 5-day old human embryos formed via in vitro fertilization or cloning in a lab. Since embryonic stem cells are naturally \u201cpluripotent\u201d \u2014 able to transform themselves into any cell in the body \u2014 researchers have regarded them as the most useful. The use of embryonic stem cells has been condemned by the Catholic Church because embryos must be destroyed in the process of acquiring them."}
{"text": "Stigma, is a process by which the reaction of others spoils normal identity according to Goffman. It is a discrepancy between actual and virtual social identity that causes us to altar our estimation of others negatively. Stigma is something that is deeply discrediting, but it depends on the circumstances. A certain attribute that may stigmatize one person might be something that isn\u2019t out of the ordinary for another person and it is therefore neither creditable nor discreditable in itself. An example of social stigma is that: Someone might be stigmatized because they walk with a limp. This limp causes stigma to attach to the person, overpowering the ways in which they might be social normative. Maybe the person is white, Protestant, or a heterosexual with a limp. The limp marks them, despite his or her other traits."}
{"text": "In the hot, dark water of a South African mine, scientists have found the world\u2019s loneliest species. Everywhere else biologists have studied life on our planet, they\u2019ve found communities of life, but today, biologists announced they have discovered an ecosystem that contains just a single species of bacteria. In all other known ecosystems, the key functions of life \u2014 harvesting energy and elements like carbon and nitrogen from the environment \u2014 have been shared among different species. But in the water of the Mponeng gold mine, two miles under the earth\u2019s surface, Desulforudis audaxviator carries out all of those functions by itself. In short, it\u2019s the tidiest package of life found yet."}
{"text": "Created for elementary age students, this is 4 pages of addition and subtraction problems set up in a grid with boxes for \"regrouping\"/\"carrying\"/\"borrowing.\" The grid format helps students keep their columns lined up, and the boxes will aid them in remembering to \"carry\" or \"borrow\" tens. Use this for homework or as an in-class assessment for students. Updated to include answer keys! :) See the original popular product that this is based off of:"}
{"text": "Author: Amy Paul Topics: Periodic Table Printing: Full colour Full colour poster components designed and printed on A4 sized paper which need to be cut out and pasted on hard card in order to create a do-it-yourself poster. The Periodic Table poster includes all components required to construct a Periodic Table that is relevant to Units 1 to 4 Chemistry. This poster is created to allow students to learn the rough placement of the elements on the Periodic Table. Elements are split into colour coded groups, to enable easier reading."}
{"text": "Mind Mapping is a cognitive science technique for making associations using a graphical map. An the main idea or \"node\" is at the center of the mind map followed by branches of additional nodes. The link between one node to another shows the level of knowledge related to the target concept or idea. The following paper explains how to create Mind Maps using a \"free\" open source tool know as FreeMind. A Sun Up Alarm Clock Mind Map is the target sci-tech gadget for the Project of the Month. Enjoy!!!"}
{"text": "\"Do Babies Learn From Baby Media?\" A new study suggests that some of the educational claims of infant-learning videos and DVDs may be exaggerated. Judy S. DeLoache, a researcher at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, recruited 96 families with children between the ages of 12 and 18 months for her study. Some of the children watched an unidentified, best-selling educational DVD\u2014either alone or with parents\u2014several times a week. The rest saw no DVD programs but were taught the same words featured in the commercial programs through everyday interactions with parents. After a month, the researchers found that the DVD-watching toddlers learned little, regardless of whether they watched the video segments alone or with their parents. They knew no more words than children who had never seen the programs. Vol. 30, Issue 11, Page 5"}
{"text": "The electromagnetic force works at all distances. Here\u2019s something I\u2019d like to have explained. This page (there are lots) explains that, say, two electrons, will repel each other, and change course, by exchanging a photon. I have two electrons whose trajectories are antiparallel. Their mutual repulsion will bend their trajectories, especially at closest approach. No matter how far apart the electrons are. My electrons are one light year apart. Now for the tough / dumb questions: - Are the photons emitted simultaneously? If so, is this action at a distance communicating faster than light? - It takes a year for each photon to reach its target. Does it \u2018aim ahead?\u2019 - The (vector) energy change of each electron is small, so the photons must carry very little energy. How large is their equivalent wavelength? Serious (or really funny) answers only, please."}
{"text": "The definition of chrysalid is to be in the pupa stage, enclosed in a cocoon, before turning into a butterfly or moth. An example of chrysalid is being in the stage when an insect is a larva in a cocoon before changing into a butterfly. of a chrysalis (comparative more chrysalid, superlative most chrysalid) - of or relating to a chrysalis"}
{"text": "Definition von 'insertion Beispiels\u00e4tze, die 'insertion' enthalten This is a procedure that involves the insertion of one or more silicone implants and can take as little as an hour to perform.Times, Sunday Times (2016) This time the person concerned was a burly Englishman who dealt with any resistance to tube insertion by the use of brute force.Times, Sunday Times (2006) Trends von 'insertion Definition von insertion aus Collins Englischen Sprache Why every generation is at risk We take a look at the etymology behind the word 'election' in the run-up to the UK General Election in June Language expert Ian Brookes looks at the word 'election' and its origins. Join the Collins community All the latest wordy news, linguistic insights, offers and competitions every month."}
{"text": "Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of conger Middle English congre, cunger, from Old French congre, from Latin congr-, conger, from Greek gongros; akin to Old Norse k\u00f6kkr ball, Latin gingiva gum of the mouth, Greek gongros excrescence on trees, gongylos round, Lithuanian gunga hump, lump, ball, and perhaps to Middle Low German kinke kink; basic meaning: lump Seen and Heard What made you want to look up conger? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Clue: Cry before a children's drawing? We have 1 answer for the clue Cry before a children's drawing?. See the results below. - Order in a kids' card game - Cry in a kids' card game - Card game in which a player might ask \"Got any 8's?\" - Simple card game - Card game retort - \"I don't have that card\" - Card game call - Kids' card game - \"Do you have any queens?\" response, maybe - Kids' game Last Seen In: - New York Times - October 05, 2003 Found an answer for the clue Cry before a children's drawing? that we don't have? Then please submit it to us so we can make the clue database even better!"}
{"text": "In 1887 four Chicago anarchists were executed. A fifth cheated the hangman by killing himself in prison. Three more were to spend 6 years in prison until pardoned by Governor Altgeld who said the trial that convicted them was characterised by \u201chysteria, packed juries and a biased judge\u201d. The state had, in the words of the prosecution put \u201cAnarchy .. on trial\u201d and hoped their deaths would also be the death of the anarchist idea. The anarchists were trade union organisers and May Day became an international workers day to remember their sacrifice. They were framed on false charges of throwing a bomb at police breaking up a demonstration in Chicago. This was part of a strike demanding an 8 hour day involving 400,000 workers in Chicago that started May 1st 1886 . The anarchist idea did not die in Chicago in 1887. Today it inspires a new wave of struggle against global capitalism."}
{"text": "From the traditional folk song of the Southern United States, \"The Yellow Rose of Texas\". The Yellow Rose was Emily West Morgan, a mulatto. The term 'High Yellow' was used to describe non-Caucasian people whose skin color was so light, that they could pass for white. A high yellow female was sometimes referred to as a Yellow Rose. by Saluton May 06, 2008"}
{"text": "This intro isn't perfect. However, it has the essential elements, or most of them, that AP-level writing requires. It sees significance in its summary of the plot; it embraces the meaning of the work in question in its entirety. It is clearly written. In Richard Bausch's novel, \"Peace\", Robert Marson, the leader of a small group of soldiers, struggles to maintain his identity during the hardships of fighting a war. The novel begins with Glick, Marson, and a group of soldiers who are ambushed by a German soldier. In the ensuing fight, two soldiers are shot, and in revenge, Glick kills the defenseless whore. This action sets the stage for an inner battle that Marson and the other soldiers fight to keep their humanity."}
{"text": "It\u2019s easy to forget just how environmentally friendly wild capture fisheries are as a means for providing food. Jessica Gephart and her colleagues remind us. At WorldFish, we spend a lot of time thinking about how improving fisheries and aquaculture can reduce poverty and hunger. We focus our research on how fishing and aquaculture can increase incomes and improve rural economies and how we can increase the affordability and availability of fish to improve health and nutrition among vulnerable populations. Less often do we think about how fishing and aquaculture can save scarce resources."}
{"text": "These cards are used to review the chapter on our state's geography.Print the cards on cardstock then laminate them before cutting them apart. Use the cards as a review of parish facts. Or pass out the cards and let students ask each other the questions back and forth. Use the cards as a wrap up after the geography section of the book. Use the cards as test questions prior to a chapter/unit/assessment test. PLUS there is a set of four blank cards for your own questions."}
{"text": "Tzedakah (from the Hebrew word meaning righteousness, fairness, or justice) refers to the responsibility to give money and/or assistance to the poor or needy or to worthwhile causes. Tzedakah is about making sure that all of the world's resources (food, water, clothing, education, shelter, etc.) are shared justly. Engaging kids with the idea of tzedakah involves helping them to think through the many different ways of helping those in need. Even very young children can begin to take part in acts of tzedakah and learn to do the right thing. They, too, can come to realize they can, in many small ways, make a significant difference in this world."}
{"text": "Eudialyte is a silicate mineral containing a complex mixture of the following minerals. Calcium, Cerium, Iron, Manganese, Sodium, Yltrium and Zirconium. The colour is deep pink/red on a grey/black base material. The frequency of Eudialyte connects to the base and heart chakras. It opens and activates the heart chakra allowing one to receive love and to express love for oneself. Eudialyte helps one to acknowledge one\u2019s gifts and talents so they can be used for one\u2019s highest good. It aids one to become emotionally balanced. Eudialyte\u2019s connection to the base chakra allows one to feel \u201cvital\u201d and supported while being able to follow one\u2019s heart thus balancing the emotional and physical aspects of one\u2019s life. Eudialyte helps to bring stability to the nervous system and thus helps with nervous disorders."}
{"text": "Information on Long Q-T Syndrome Long QT syndrome (LQTS) results from abnormalities within the heart's electrical system that can cause fast, irregular heartbeats. The rapid heartbeats can lead to fainting. In some cases, extremely erratic heartbeats can cause sudden death. Several things can cause Long QT Syndrome, including: - Genetic mutation - Medical conditions like congenital heart defects Many people with Long QT Syndrome don't experience any signs or symptoms. For those who do experience symptoms, these can include: - Sudden death Long QT Syndrome can be diagnosed through an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). Medical and lifestyle change are often used to treat Long QT Syndrome. Surgical procedures also can be used, including:"}
{"text": "The Age of Worms The Red Death Terrible plague that swept the continent in 576 and wiped out up to a fifth of the population in larger cities. In more rural areas like Diamond Lake, quarantining was easier/more effective, so the loss of life was lower, though it still took its toll. Entire families were wiped out. Early symptoms included terrible headaches and vertigo. Bones grew brittle, especially the skull. When peoples ears, eyes and mouth began leaking blood, the end was near. People died within three days of presenting symptoms. The disease proved highly resistant to magical healing \u2013 many clerics and paladins found their powers useless against it."}
{"text": "This activity shows students how both in the North and in the South, music was used extensively during the Civil War to rally troops and the public. Different versions of familiar songs, in which both sides borrowed each other\u2019s tunes or lyrics, are presented. It was not uncommon for each side to serenade the other, or for battle to stop while an impromptu concert was held. Singing an \u201caltered rendition\u201d of one side\u2019s favorite song was often done to poke fun at the enemy. Students will examine lyrics of \u201cBattle Cry of Freedom\u201d and \u201cDixie\u201d with versions from both sides, and make conclusions about the lyrics. Student questions provided here can be used for general class discussion or individual assessment. Answers to the questions are included."}
{"text": "Style guides are developed by publishers to provide guidelines for the presentation of research. These rules or procedures encourage ease of reading, accuracy, and respect in scholarly communication. Colleges and universities often require students to follow one of the recognized style guides when submitting written work for classes. Faculty use the guides for overall formatting of papers and for consistency in how works are cited both in-text and in the reference list. An added benefit is that using style guides prepares students for future publication. See the Citation Resources Guide for more information on APA, MLA, Chicago and others. Note: It is better to provide a link to one of the citation guides than to upload the PDF. This way, changes or updates to the guide will be automatic. Please feel free to rate the articles below and add comments to the box."}
{"text": "Greater Vocabulary for Greater World Power! guerrilla warfare\u2014Military and paramilitary operations conducted in enemy-held or hostile territory by irregular, predominantly indigenous forces. Also called GW. See also unconventional warfare. \u2014page 227 (A tip of the cap to Steven Aftergood of the Federation of American Scientists for posting the recently revised Department of Defense official dictionary. Check out the invaluable FAS Project on Government Secrecy.)"}
{"text": "About 150 juniors showcased their learning on topics of Illinois and Chicago history during the History Fair, hosted Thurs Feb 4 and Fri Feb 5 in the Library Media Center. Under direction of Social Studies teachers Matt Bellito, Amanda Carroll, Charles Mann, and Pam Dircks, the students have been researching their topics since October and present their knowledge as either a research paper, a website, a documentary, or a museum exhibit. Students whose projects are judged superior will advance to the next round of the Chicago Metro History Day competition. - Manhattan Project - How the 1893 Columbian Exposition Introduced Electricity to the World - Change in Discrimination of the LGBT Community in Chicago Album of Museum Exhibits A few museum exhibits:"}
{"text": "Line representationWhat is the most sensible representation of a line? There are a few possibilities including: - Gradient and intercept: (y=mx+c) - Two distinct points: (x1,y1) & (x2, y2) - r = x cos(a) + y sin(a) : r = the perpendicular distance to the line. a = the angle r makes with the x-axis. I suppose the actual operations I need to perform on lines should dictate the best represention to ease calculations. Using gradients gets tricky when dealing with vertical lines. Angles are preferable since they range between -Pi/2 and Pi/2. The line following algorithm relies on calculating the intersection of lines. It produces start and end points of line segments. Therefore representing lines as two distinct points may be the best approach. Calculating the intersection of two lines represented this way is described here"}
{"text": "'Microform' is a generic name for microfilm and microfiche. A microfilm is a photographic film on a reel, in either 16mm or 35mm format, of images that have been reduced in size. A microfiche is a film that has been cut into rectangular sheets. Anything that can be photographed can be placed on microfilm or microfiche. For example, in the collection you can find maps, statistical tables, documents, manuscripts, photographs and artworks. In the University of Melbourne Library catalogue microfilm is identified by the prefix MIC/o. Microfiche is identified by the prefix MIC/f. A guide to either a microfilm or microfiche collection is identified by the prefix MIC."}
{"text": "With two layers of castle walls in a hexagonal shape with unequal sides, the Tower of London is one of the oldest buildings in London. It was built in 1078 by England\u2019s King William I, as a citadel centered on the White Tower and intended as a defense against revolt by the people of London. It was remodeled in various ways over the following 500 years, resulting in its current appearance. Although it housed the royal family until the reign of King James I (1603 to 1625), it was later used as a jail for political prisoners, serving as the scene of numerous historical tragedies including the imprisonment of Queen Elizabeth I and a number of executions. This papercraft model represents the White Tower, one of the 13 towers found within the Tower of London."}
{"text": "Home > > > > > > Pursuing Power and Light Bruce J. Hunt is Associate Professor in the Department of History, College of Liberal Arts. View author's profile here. In the nineteenth century, science and technology developed a close and continuing relationship. The most important advancements in physics\u2014the science of energy and the theory of the electromagnetic field\u2014were deeply rooted in the new technologies of the steam engine, the telegraph, and electric power and light. Bruce J. Hunt here explores how the leading technologies of the industrial age helped reshape modern physics. OTHER LONGHORNS VIEWED... Product ReviewsRead 0 Review Write a Review No reviews have been written for this product. Be the first one! \u2013 Write a Review"}
{"text": "Cancer immunology is based upon boosting the body\u2019s own immune system to vanquish malignancies. It is among the fastest growing areas of oncology research. Researchers at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center have launched three clinical trials to test the safety and efficacy of a novel cellular-immunotherapy that uses modified T cells \u2013 one of the immune system\u2019s primary weapons \u2013 to treat three different types of blood cancer that often defy existing therapies. Three clinical trials are underway at the Moores Cancer Center to test a way to harness the body\u2019s immune system to fight cancer, UC San Diego Health Sciences said Tuesday. Scientists in the studies are using modified T cells \u2014 white blood cells that are one of the immune system\u2019s primary weapons \u2014 to treat three different types of blood cancer that often defy existing therapies."}
{"text": "2010 - E. Jackson, L. Barry and N. Marzok \u2013 ICLEI Canada-Local Governments for Sustainability This guide and workbook produced by ICLEI Canada-Local Governments for Sustainability provides a comprehensive framework for undertaking adaptation initiatives in a community. The guide outlines a methodology for adaptation planning, using five major milestones (initiate, research, plan, implement and monitor/review) and how to implement each of them. The workbook provides seventeen tools, ranging from basic to more complex, to help communities operationalize the adaptation methodology described in the guide. The authors have also included a supplement to the main guide that provides comprehensive information on other adaptation related resources."}
{"text": "Figure 11. Smoke operation overlay. The intersections of two sets of grid points are excellent points. The use of grid line reference points assists in accuracy. In addition, the overlay can be positioned on another map correctly. Step 4. Plot the location of the following: o Selected area. o Command and logistical sites. o Wind direction. Step 5. Record the marginal data. Step 6. Recheck all plotted locations for accuracy."}
{"text": "Meaning of routeman Pronunciation: (rt'mun, rout'-), [key] \u2014 pl. -men. - a person who works in a specified area or covers a specific route, as a mail carrier or truckdriver. - a supervisor who establishes a route for salespersons or the like, maintains office records, and handles customer relations for it. - a person who routes work among a group of employees, as in a plant or shipyard."}
{"text": "Title: Alliance to Save Energy Abstract: The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies. Educator resources, science fair information, and school energy use are identified along with technique basics for every day reductions of energy. Source: Alliance to Save Energy Date of Publication: July 2004 Resource Type: Article/Report - Classroom Lessons - Experiment - Web site Green Your Lesson Plan Associated Subjects: Green Your Building Associated Subjects:"}
{"text": "Saturday, September 10, 2005 Sea Otters and Penguins Evacuated to Monterey Two sea otters and several penguins arrived here (Monterey Aquarium) from New Orleans today. During the fur trade of the 18th and 19th centuries, southern sea otters were hunted to near extinction. Today only about 2,200 otters can be found off California's central coast. Since January 1977, US Fish and Wildlife Service has placed sea otters on the Endangered Species list so they are protected by state and federal laws. A fun thing to do is cruise the Elkhorn Slough with Capt. Yohn where you can get up close and almost personal with these cute little furry critters."}
{"text": "- 0 SEK The Junkers JU-88 must be considered the most important German airplane of World War II, next to the BF-109 and FW-190. This twinengine plane was originally designed as fast bomber. The project was a complete success and thus the aircraft was also used as a valuable night fighter, a specialized attack aircraft, a torpedo-bomber or as reconnaissance aircraft and finally, during the final phase of WW II, it became known as \u201cthe Flying Bomb\u201d. The A4 was the most widely used variant of the Luftwaffe and participated in all theaters during the war, from the battle of Britain to the desperate defense of the German skies. L\u00e4gg till en bevakning s\u00e5 meddelar vi dig s\u00e5 snart varan \u00e4r i lager igen."}
{"text": "Everglades Arbovirus Project This project seeks to determine the diversity and abundance of mosquitoes and arboviruses in the regions in and around Everglades National Park, their relationships with the major plant communities and their potential impact on public health. A predictive model will be developed to explain the diversity, distribution and dynamics of arboviruses based upon landscape features, hydrology and mosquito biology. The surveillance will provide information about the association of viral types with different mosquito species, data on the distribution and density of these vectors and potential disease risk to humans and/or wildlife within and around the park. It will also provide baseline data for future assessment of the effects of wetland restoration efforts and regional climate change upon arthropod-borne disease risk."}
{"text": "There are 2 ways to remove a blank page in Word: 1. Place your mouse cursor at the beginning of the page (please ensure you don\u2019t open up the headers section). 2. Holding down the left button of your computer mouse \u2013 Drag until you reach the end of the page; as seen in the diagram below. 3. Press the \u2018Backspace\u2019 Key or \u2018Delete\u2019 Key on your computer keyboard 4. Word removes the unwanted or blank page for you. See the diagram below. Lesson 69: How to Use Tables in Microsoft Word"}
{"text": "posted by sara . A ball of circumference 71.5 cm and mass 640 g is forced to the bottom of a swimming pool and then released. After initially accelerating upward, it rises at a constant velocity. (The density of water is 103 kg/m3.) (a) Calculate the buoyant force on the ball. densityball=mass/volume=.640kg/(4/3 PI r^3) where radius r= .715/2PI bouyant force: (mass displaced water-massball)g = volume (density water)g - massball*g = you finish it. Keep units in SI: kg, m^3 this gives me the answer for drag force What would the equation for the drag force the ball experiences while it is moving upward at constant velocity be?"}
{"text": "Milling protein lift WORK to establish optimum nitrogen inputs on milling wheat shows that on low yielding sites protein levels can be raised dramatically compared with more fertile areas. At the Wilton site, applying 250kg/ha (178 units/acre) to Hereward raised yields by about 0.5t/ha (0.2t/acre) compared with a 200kg/ha (142 units/acre) rate, easily covering the input cost. The near 10t/ha (4t/acre) crop also had 0.4% more grain protein. On thinner, more drought-prone soils at Shipton in the Cotswolds, the same extra nitrogen gave no more yield, both crops producing about 8t/ha (3.2t/acre). But protein increase was twice that at Wilton. Whether that will pay depends on protein premiums. Further work should result in more detailed recommendations."}
{"text": "News & Events Issue 14- 2010 (Current Issue) Featured Article: Power Packed Power Packed by M. Buckley In the mid-1990s, APL researchers Joe Suter, Binh Le and Ark Lew had a clever idea for a small, thin, flexible device that can convert light to electricity. They also had foresight and\u2014fortunately\u2014a bit of patience. More than a decade later, their patented invention is close to reaching consumers. In late 2009, APL licensed the technology to Florida-based Genesis Electronics, which weaved APL\u2019s ideas into a sleek solar recharger called SunBlazer. When attached to a cell phone or related electronic device, SunBlazer\u2019s 2- by 4-inch solar panel will continually draw energy from the Sun\u2014or any sufficient light source\u2014and keep the device charged."}
{"text": "You need to get a document, or some other file, to another person. You can do this by attaching it to an email. Take this quick course to learn how to send, open, print, and save attachments. Inside this course: Send and open attachments (1:24) You can use attachments to include one or more files on any email you create. Open or save attachments with the program associated with the attachment file type. Sending attachments in detail (2:44) Learn more about the ins and outs of sending, forwarding, and replying to emails that have attachements in this short video. Print and save attachments (2:07) To print an attachment, right-click it, and click Quick Print (or Print if the attachment\u2019s in the body of the email). Outlook has to open an attachment to print it. A brief reminder of the key points in this course. More courses available at Microsoft Office Training."}
{"text": "Overview of Mycoplasmosis in Poultry Mycoplasmas are bacteria that lack a cell wall and are the smallest prokaryotes (0.2\u20130.8 \u03bcm in diameter). They have complex nutritional requirements but will grow on specialized artificial medium containing serum. Growth in broth and on agar media is slow (5\u201321 days), and the small (0.1\u20131 mm diameter) colony morphology typically has a \"fried egg\" appearance under low magnification. Mycoplasmas do not survive for more than a few days outside the host and are vulnerable to common disinfectants. Several Mycoplasma species have been isolated from avian hosts; M gallisepticum, M synoviae, M meleagridis, and M iowae are the most important. Each has distinctive epidemiologic and pathologic characteristics."}
{"text": "Tuesday, March 28, 2017 Oppositional concepts: alternative facts The value of retaining and exploring oppositional concepts is discussed in books like Oppositional Concepts in Computational Intelligence, Tizhoosh and Ventresca, Springer, 2008. See also my blogs of 30 January 2017 and 5 July 2016. Oppositional concept pairs can be taken to be examples of legitimate alternative facts. (In physics an especially important example might be the fact that a photon is a wave and the fact that a photon is a particle. Again, however, I do not wish to legitimize examples which are simply outright lying.) My artificial intelligence Asa H has made use of oppositional concepts."}
{"text": "Brown rice, dark bread, high-fat ice cream, and beans increase fertility, according to a recent Harvard study on diet. Foods not so great for making babies include breakfast cereal, potatoes, trans fats, and frozen yogurt, the researchers report in Newsweek. The study of 18,000 nurses' eating habits linked success getting pregnant to whole grain \"slow carbs,\" according to the findings detailed in a new book \"The Fertility Diet.\" Processed \"fast carbs,\" such as white bread, that are metabolized quickly by the body hindered fertility. The more protein a woman ate from plant sources such as beans, rather than meat, the better. Ice cream, whole milk, and other full-fat dairy boosted fertility, while low-fat dairy decreased it."}
{"text": "Fluids in Physics More Physics Video Lessons This is a series of free Physics Video Lessons. Fluids (part 5) Introduction to Archimedes' principle and buoyant force Fluids (part 6) A couple of problems involving Archimedes' principle and buoyant forces Fluids (part 7) Introduction to the study of moving fluids. Rotate to landscape screen format on a mobile phone or small tablet to use the Mathway widget, a free math problem solver that answers your questions with step-by-step explanations. You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations."}
{"text": "Soybean Experimental Laboratory Henry Ford built the Soybean Experimental Laboratory in 1930 in Greenfield Village to help farmers find ways of using their crops in the industrial world. Soybeans and other crops could be reproduced quickly, unlike iron ore, lumber or lead. Chemist Robert Boyer ran this laboratory, where dozens of workers researched industrial uses for other farm crops, carrots and beets. Henry Ford used soybeans for more than just food. He designed Model A car parts, an experimental car body and a suit of clothes from the soybean plant. || | | | ||"}
{"text": "Developing A Universal Religion/Making Decisions< Developing A Universal Religion The previous chapter observed that we solve problems by consulting their relevant environments, and that this is both to understand the problem and to find the criteria that an acceptable solution must satisfy. We glossed over the fact that there are frequently several solutions to each problem that will satisfy these criteria. This chapter discusses how the mind decides which solution to adopt. The answer in brief is: we make decisions in order to achieve a valued purpose."}
{"text": "In 2368, Commander William T. Riker and the J'naii scientist Soren used a series of photon pulses fired from two type 4 phasers, with which their shuttlecraft had been fitted, to chart the outline of a null space pocket into which a J'naii shuttle had disappeared. They were able to obtain a map the perimeter of the pocket by charting where each pulse disappeared into the null space. (TNG: \"The Outcast\") In 2374, an Kovin's starship was equipped with photon pulses. When Kovin fired a spread of photon pulses, from the bow of his ship, at the USS Voyager. In the opening volley, the pulses lowered Voyager's deflector shield strength down to 82%, and by the time his assault was complete, he had completely disabled Voyager's shields."}
{"text": "Policy Brief No. 17. Promoting Substantive Gender Equality in Education: Youth Citizenship The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) agenda requires that education tackle deeply held values that constrain women\u2019s civic engagement in both economic and political spheres. The World Bank proposes a notion of youth citizenship with its five transitions into adulthood \u2013 transitions in learning, parenthood, civic participation, employment, and health. This policy brief suggests that the concept of youth citizenship is valuable as a precondition for the promotion of substantive not just formal gender equality Policy Brief No. 17, October 2010, Centre for Commonwealth Education, University of Cambridge, UK, 5 pp."}
{"text": "I realize that that's a crazy long link, but it contains a download for First, it actually teaches the writer why certain grammar mistakes were wrong to begin with. This develops \"creative and critical thinking skills\" in relation to the writing process. ( This link mentions several applications of virtual reality in learning and describes how full-immersion systems and head-mounted displays can allow students to place themselves in scenes out of history or into the works of literature they are studying. This lengthy video explains how VR has already been applied in the classroom in the form of expeditions. Roblyer & Doering (2013) explain how many of virtual manipulatives this video can be used to help students learn by flipping, turning, and rotating in a digital environment. (p. 194-195)"}
{"text": "Practice both eyes Sometimes, you can see only sharp on one eye (in the alpha phase), while the other eye is still in the beta phase and sees a little fuzzy. Please note, that not always the same eye is in the alpha state. Both eyes should now and then alternate. You will find out which eye sees better during the three-point exercise. After opening the eyes and before you blink, hold the flat hand on the left and then right eye. Compare with which eye you see better. If during several days only the same eye sees sharply, you should practice the weaker eye additionally. Cover the better eye with your hand, without pressing, and make the three-point exercise with the weaker eye. Of course, you should not neglect the better eye. Just make after every three-point exercise with both eyes, one more exercise with the weaker eye."}
{"text": "Diet and exercise build strong bones for a strong future! Bone is a living tissue with cells being replaced, renewed and remodeled throughout life. Our bones provide us with strength and resilience so that the skeleton can absorb impact without breaking. Nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K, and being physically active, are vital in sustaining bone development and maintenance. Without these two factors osteoporosis can occur. Osteoporosis also referred to as \u2018brittle bones\u2019, is when bones are weak and fragile and at higher risk of bone fracture."}
{"text": "How to Choose a FPGA That Suits Your Project A FGPA is chip that is programmable with the computer to create circuit. It is a totally different type of programmable board compared to an Arduino for example. The Arduino will follow lines of codes to generate the necessary outputs. A FPGA won't however read lines of code, but it is a circuit itself. When the chip is programmed, a series of AND-ports, OR-ports and many others ports are linked together. The FGPA will increase the speed and the possibilities of your designs! I assume that by now you are considering to use a awesome FPGA in your next project, but the next question is: 'How do you choose your FPGA?'. Watch the following video the find this answer!"}
{"text": "common basal vein n. A tributary to the inferior pulmonary veins that receives blood from the superior and inferior basal veins. - Common bile duct common bile duct n. The duct that is formed by the union of the hepatic and cystic ducts and discharges into the duodenum. Also called gall duct. noun, Masonry. 1. . noun 1. a brickwork bond having a course of headers between five or six courses of stretchers. noun, Computers. 1. . noun 1. See under (def 1). [kuh-nair-ee] /k\u0259\u02c8n\u025b\u0259r i/ noun, plural canaries. 1. any of several Old World finches of the genus Serinus, especially S. canaria (common canary) native to the Canary Islands and often kept as a pet, in the wild being greenish with brown streaks above and yellow below and in domesticated varieties [\u2026]"}
{"text": "When an inmate is sent to solitary confinement, they are cut off from the world. Meals are slid through a slot in a solid steel door, and they might not see the outdoors for months or years on end. The only window to the outside world is a small peephole, trapping the inmate further inside their own mind. Out of the two million who are incarcerated in the US today, at least 80,000 are held in rooms like this one. It can be hard to imagine spending 22 to 24 hours a day without human contact or sunlight, but a new VR project by The Guardian offers us a glimpse. Called \"6x9,\" the project by journalists Francesca Panetta and Lindsay Poulton gives a 360-degree view of a cell in solitary. You can experience it through the Guardian app, VR goggles, Google Cardboard, or watching the video below:"}
{"text": "Small cell lung carcinoma is a cancer in which the cells, when looked at under a microscope, are small in size, according to the American Cancer society. SCLC is one of two major types of lung cancer, but it only accounts for 10 to 15 percent of all cases.Continue Reading Also known as oat cell cancer or oat cell carcinoma, SCLC can start near the chest's center and typically spreads quickly. It often goes undetected until considerable spreading has occurred, states the American Cancer Society. Chemotherapy may treat this cancer in people who are otherwise healthy. Radiation and surgery may also be options, though the latter is rare, according to the American Cancer Society.Learn more about Cancer"}
{"text": "Technology won\u2019t close the achievement gap, writes psychologist Susan Pinker in the New York Times. \u201cShowering students, especially those from struggling families, with networked devices\u201d could widen the class divide, she warns.If this surprises you, raise your hand. No hands? Hmmm. In the early 2000s, nearly one million disadvantaged middle-school students were given networked computers. There was \u201ca persistent decline in reading and math scores,\u201d concluded a multi-year study by Duke economists. \u201cWhat\u2019s worse, the weaker students (boys, African-Americans) were more adversely affected than the rest,\u201d writes Pinker. \u201cWhen their computers arrived, their reading scores fell off a cliff.\u201d How many billions have been spent chasing this phantom? There's no royal road to geometry, and there's no silver bullet for closing the achievement gap."}
{"text": "Definition of narrating p. pr. & vb. n. - of Narrate 2 The word \"narrating\" uses 9 letters: A A G I N N R R T. No direct anagrams for narrating found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after narrating (in bold), or to aaginnrrt in any order: w - warranting All words formed from narrating by changing one letter Browse words starting with narrating by next letter"}
{"text": "Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's most innovative and controversial biologists, may be revolutionizing scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe with its own inherent memory. He first worked in developmental biology and is best known for his theory of Morphic Fields and Morphic Resonance. His latest book, \"The Sense of Being Stared At,\" develops his concept of the extended mind. He presents new evidence supporting the notion that ordinary people, as well as animals, have paranormal capabilities. In collaboration with Sheldrake, research groups and invididuals may participate in broad-based experiements via telephone or the web. Location: (Show Map)"}
{"text": "Quality bee suits can prevent killer bee attacks. Killer bees are really Africanized Honey Bees. They have come by their \"killer\" moniker because they will viciously attack people or animals that unintentionally stray into their territory. The Africanized Honey Bee (\"AHB\") colony does not have to be disturbed to provoke the bees; even simple noises or vibrations have been known to cause an attack. Be careful near canals, drainage ditches and retention basins because they like to be near water. When they sense rain, they swarm. Quality bee suits can prevent stingers from penetrating through the suit to your skin. Although it is not a concrete number, the American Medical Association has said that seven bee stings per pound can be lethal. Be prepared with the right protection: bee suit, veil and gloves."}
{"text": "Flu vaccines will be given starting in the fall. They are recommended for all age groups, especially if you are over 50 years old, are a caretaker for the elderly or small children, or have a history of respiratory diseases. To prevent meningitis, doctors recommend this vaccine for children between the ages of 11 and 18. It is highly recommended for students living in dormitories. Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis -Prevent tetanus with a booster vaccine that is recommended every 10 years. For ages 7 to 64, the combination vaccines for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are now recommended. This vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer, genital lesions, and warts caused by HPV with this vaccine. This 3-dose vaccine is highly recommended for ages 9 to 26. To prevent shingles, doctors recommend this vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, especially if you have had chicken pox as a child."}
{"text": "The federal government wants kindergartners to learn Mandarin. To accomplish this, it has given Walnut Valley Unified a $1.2 million Foreign Language Assistance Program grant. \u201cThe government saw a need for more language instruction, especially in critical languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Japanese and Korean,\u201d Walnut program specialist Jenny Kwan-Hata said. \u201cSo it decided to give school districts money to develop new language Walnut Valley calls its new program \u201cGlobal Connections \u2013 Creating 21st Century Biliterate/Bicultural Children.\u201d The program\u2019s goal is to make students fluent in both English and Mandarin by the end of the fifth-grade. Learn more about the innovative class in Rich Irwin\u2019s story Mandarin."}
{"text": "May 25, 2016 $315 | 8 Weeks If you have an idea for a children\u2019s book, but don\u2019t know where to start, this class is for you. If you already have a project going, this is where you\u2019ll find guidance and a sense of community. This nuts & bolts class includes lessons on picture books and novels as well as instruction on the basic elements of fiction and nonfiction. Reading and writing assignments are included. Students share their writing on a weekly basis for peer and instructor critiques. Discussion forums provide opportunities to build community as students reflect on the reading and on the challenges and joys of the writing process. Publishing is also covered. WEEK 1 Intro/Character WEEK 2 Picture Books / Plot WEEK 3 Easy Readers/ POV WEEK 4 Chapter Books/Middle Grade/Setting WEEK 5 Young Adult / Voice WEEK 6 Multicultural / Revision WEEK 7 Non Fiction WEEK 8 Publication"}
{"text": "Definition of serous membrane : a thin membrane (such as the peritoneum) with cells that secrete a serous fluid; especially : serosa First Known Use of serous membrane Medical Definition of serous membrane : any of various thin membranes (as the peritoneum, pericardium, or pleurae) that consist of a single layer of thin flat mesothelial cells resting on a connective-tissue stroma, secrete a serous fluid, and usually line bodily cavities or enclose the organs contained in such cavities\u2014compare mucous membrane Seen and Heard What made you want to look up serous membrane? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data As the voltage in the circuit shown below is increased (but not to the breakdown voltage), the capacitance a. increases. b. decreases. c. does not change. d. increases, decreases, or does not change, depending on the charge on the plates of the capacitor. e. does none of these. 2. Relevant equations C = Q/V or C = (epsilon_0*A)/(d) 3. The attempt at a solution If the voltage increases at a specific rate, then the charge would also increase since Q and V are directly proportional and the ratio between the two is a constant. Therefore, the capacitance does not change???? Thanks."}
{"text": "Do you know how C minor and G major related? One key has 3 flats and the other - 1 sharp, right? Now the rule of thumb is that the more difference in terms of accidentals the keys have, the less related they are. So C minor and G major should be situated pretty far apart on the circle of fifths, shouldn't they? But they're not. They are very closely related. You see, the tonic chord of C minor (C-Eb-G) has Eb which is the lowered 6th scale degree of harmonic G major. This makes C minor the subdominant key of G major. And G major - the dominant key of C minor because the tonic chord of G major (G-B-D) has the B natural in it. This is a sign of C minor harmonic version. Knowing this, you can understand why sometimes you see these strange juxtapositions of keys in your organ pieces."}
{"text": "Global urbanization has given rise to the megacity: large, densely-packed urban areas with more than ten million people. These cities are becoming increasingly connected, dense and complex, and are becoming non-state actors\u2019 preferred hiding places. It is inevitable that the US military will find the need to operate in this environment, and it is currently unprepared to do so. Gaining and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the environment is the first challenge to preparing forces for megacity urban operations. The emerging fields of big data, analytics, and data-driven decision-making offer significant potential towards this end. The Army must study this environment and the emerging sets of tools if it wishes to remain relevant in tomorrow\u2019s fight."}
{"text": "Water is the single most important component for life on Earth. 70% of the human body is made of water. If you place your ear against a person who is jumping up and down, you might even be able to hear some of that water sloshing about. Isn't science fascinating? In order to live, a human must drink at least two gallons of what every day. Fortunately, American scientists armed with this knowledge were able to invent one of the most important devices we have in today's society."}
{"text": "Planning for People Botswana 1993 The report begins with a description of the background to the demographic, economic and health conditions prevailing in Botswana, particularly the challenge of the AIDS epidemic. There follows an assessment of Botswana\u2019s human development record in terms of education, health, poverty, environment and participation. The report concludes that the main challenges facing Botswana are the interwoven problems of poverty and inequality, rapid population growth, environmental degradation and the AIDS epidemic. The report advocates addressing these problems simultaneously and outlines a \u2018Human Development Strategy\u2019 to undertake this. The final part of the report looks at how to manage human development, addressing issues of decentralization of governmental functions, planning and monitoring systems for human development, financing and community participation."}
{"text": "Witches Potion 3 - 7th period Now let's make some for the whole class! Let's make a lot of Witches Potion! This recipe makes 2 batches of Witches Potion, but you now need enough for everyone in the class to have one batch. Explain how much of each ingredient would you need and why. For example, I need ___ cups of eyeballs because I ____________ the number of eyeballs by ____."}
{"text": "Medical Definition of purine base : any of a group of crystalline bases comprising purine and bases derived from it (as adenine, caffeine, guanine, theobromine, or xanthine) some of which are components of nucleosides and nucleotides Seen and Heard What made you want to look up purine base? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Saudi Arabia is one of the few countries in the world that hasn't hit Peak Oil production. What may be a warning sign of the Saudi's hitting Peak Oil, they are saying they will not be able to raise oil production up to 15 million barrels per day by 2020. They have to do this in order to offset their rising domestic oil consumption. The Saudi's oil use is expected to grow from 3 million barrels per day to 5 by 2020. This cheap easy Saudi oil will have to be replaced by the expensive fracking tight oil in the states and the Tar Sands oil in Canada. Once again, Peak Oil has nothing to do with running out of oil. It's about having less of the oil our economy can afford to burn so we can still grow."}
{"text": "Age of Falling Stars The oldest known, or rather speculated, period of history on record. Research has shown that during these times the prominent races were reptilian, although there is much debate over exactly which races. Although remnants exist of these reptiloids such as the Lizardmen and Yuan-ti their empires have crumbled to nothing in recent history. At some point during the long reign of the reptiloids there was a great upheaval and the geography of the planet was altered drastically. Shifting seas, volcanoes, earthquakes and terrible storms wracked the planet for some time. Evidence points to the cause of this as stars that fell from the heavens. Remnants of metallic ores found nowhere else on Loressea and creatures defying any logical explanation are the major sources of evidence."}
{"text": "posted by ann . a study of the time spent shopping in a supermarket for a market basket of 20 specific items showed an approximately uniform distribution between 20 minutes and 40 minutes. What is the probability that the shopping time will be a) between 25 and 30 minutes? b) less than 35 minutes c) what are the mean and standard deviation of the shopping time"}
{"text": "Schleich Wild Life 14743 Rhinoceros The horn of a rhinoceros can grow to up to 1.5 metres in length. The rhinoceros is a huge, heavy hoofed animal with fearsome horns. Nevertheless, it is a passionate herbivore. With the horns, it defends itself against hyenas, fights against rivals or digs up tasty roots. Although the skin of rhino looks very thick, it is actually very thin and delicate, just like the skin of elephants. To cool off and avoid sunburn, it wallows in the mud. You often see small birds on rhinos, hopping around and pecking. They free the rhinos of annoying parasites. Another brilliant Schleich model!"}
{"text": "- (mathematics, countable) The least of the cardinalities of the cofinal subsets of a partially ordered set. - The cofinality of any set with a greatest element is 1. - (mathematics, uncountable) The property of being cofinal. the least of cardinalities of cofinal subsets the property of being cofinal"}
{"text": "posted by ray . Run the simulation using n = 30 and N = 10 for a uniform, a bell-shaped, and a skewed distribution. \u00a7 Identify the mean of the sampling distribution of sample means for each distribution. \u00a7 Evaluate if the results are what you expected for each distribution. Run the simulation again using n = 30 and N = 1000 for a skewed distribution. \u00a7 Describe the shape of the distribution of sample means."}
{"text": "Tables mostly make sense. Below is a fun test case: is the div in the first cell 50px or 100px? Table row heights are the max of the minimum and specified height, but that says nothing of what the percent of the contents are calculated from ('available height'): I would think the true height, but it might be the specified height (which improves complexity, I believe). Anyways, ponder (and see how different browsers interpret it differently): <table style=\"width: 200px\"> <td style=\"height: 50px; background-color: red\"><div style=\"background-color: blue; height: 100%\"></div></td> <td style=\"height: 100px; background-color: red\"><div style=\"background-color: green; height: 50px\"></div></td> Testing, parallelization of table layout, and some sort of sociolinguistics scheming tomorrow. Should be good.."}
{"text": "Magnesium has no hard and fast rule when it comes to extent of reactivity. With some compounds, Magnesium has no reaction, while it has a very strong reaction when coupled with others.Continue Reading Magnesium is a metal, but it forms a solid layer of oxidation on the outside. This prevents further reaction with the oxygen in the air. It also has a very slow reaction to cold water because it quickly forms magnesium hydroxide, which is insoluble in water. This means it barely reacts with cold water, but when it comes in contact with steam it will produce magnesium oxide and hydrogen gas via thermal decomposition of the metal oxide. Magnesium will react strongly with chlorine and bromine and will dissolve in acids to form solutionsLearn more about Atoms & Molecules"}
{"text": "FDD - Computer Definition A means of providing duplex (bidirectional) communications in wireless networks, FDD makes use of separate frequencies for forward and backward channels. FDD is used with both analog and digital wireless technologies, including cordless telephony and cellular. See also analog, cellular, channel, cordless telephony, digital, duplex, frequency, and wireless. (1) (Frequency Division Duplexing) A transmission method that uses separate channels for the uplink and downlink (transmit and receive). If the channel frequencies are adjacent, a guard band may be used between them to reduce interference. Contrast with TDD. (2) Abbreviation for floppy disk drive. See floppy disk."}
{"text": "The things we leave behind disappear from our lives \u2014 but not the world. This week, make one of them the centerpiece of your post. Source: The Things We Leave Behind Talipapa was founded and named by Lieutenant General Manuel Pavia y Marquez de Novaliches last 1854, who was then assigned by the Spanish Government as Philippine Governor General. His objective then was to give positive name for identification of the ares he visited. The name Barrio Talipapa came up to him when he visited a store in thius place called Talipapa, after which Barrio Talipapa (new Barangay Talipapa) was created. Sitios under this Barrio was Sangandaan, and Sauyo."}
{"text": "If your form has multiple columns, you no longer make individual fields smart, instead you make entire rows smart. - Smart fields are hidden when we already know the visitors information. - Therefore, the form would look very different to each visitor if just individual fields were smart rather than entire rows. - For example: - A form has three fields in a row, First Name, Last Name, and Email. - If the Last Name field is smart and the visitor already has a value for Last Name, this field would be hidden and Email would shift over to the left. - This would result in an empty space in the row. - Instead, you must now make an entire row smart, therefore the integrity of the form is maintained and the row is only hidden if we know all the values for each field."}
{"text": "The New Student's Reference Work/Dyne Dyne (d\u012bn), the unit of force employed in the metric system. It is defined as that force which, acting upon a mass of one gram, will produce unit-acceleration. If we denote the acceleration of gravity by g, then the weight of one gram is equal to g dynes. And, in general, we may say that the weight, W, of any body whose mass is m grams is mg dynes, or A definition of the dyne which is exactly equivalent to that given above is the following: That force which, acting for one second, will produce unit-change of velocity in a mass of one gram. A megadyne is a force of one million dynes, and is about two per cent. greater than the weight of a kilogram."}
{"text": "Category Archives: History There were eighteen African-American athletes on the U.S. Team in the 1936 Olympic Games held in Berlin, Germany. They won 14 medals \u2014 eight of them gold: a quarter of the 56 medals won by the entire U.S. team. Most of them have been all but forgotten. \u201cIt was easier to tell the story of one African-American Read the rest of this entry Shortly after midnight on this day in 1961, East German soldiers begin laying down barbed wire and bricks as a barrier between Soviet-controlled East Berlin and the democratic western section of the city."}
{"text": "They are destined to be scientists, just like their mommy. Look at them with their dry ice experiments. First, we did the basics. We put dry ice in warm water and watched the dry ice bubble and evaporate. (Did you know that dry ice doesn\u2019t melt it evaporates? It goes straight from the solid phase to the gas phase. It\u2019s called sublimation.) Then, we added some dish soap and made some huge, fun bubbles. #2 LOVED it. She kept asking for \u201cmore bubbles,\u201d \u201cmore bubbles.\u201d The coolest thing about the bubbles is that they were filled with carbon dioxide, so when the girls popped them, a little smoke cloud erupted. And, they loved popping them. After the \u201cbubbles\u201d with the dry ice (for about 30 minutes), the girls got to see what came in the dry ice! Yummy, yummy popsicles. Hosted by Cecily"}
{"text": "TITLE: The Last Crow By SAMUEL TUCKER SEND A PRIVATE COMMENT SEND ARTICLE TO A FRIEND The Last Crow A field of newly planted corn was laid bare by a flock of crows\u2026 The field was planted again. As the corn sprouted, a farmer, seeing his crop being destroyed, laid bare half the flock. The surviving crows stayed in the trees. They watched and waited for the farmer to leave his field, but he just stood there arms open wide. As the corn grew higher, the crows became tired and hungry leaving one crow to watch as the corn ripened. After some time the lone crow flew down and ate until he could eat no more. The crow perched on the farmer\u2019s hat, resting on the straw man\u2019s head\u2026 Heavy with corn a crow dropped his load and a farmer dropped his last crow. The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com."}
{"text": "May Day is the celebration of the onset of the Month of May and the arrival of spring. For centuries it has been marked as a joyful celebration with flowers. The Maypole dance is an old English tradition for May Day. On the first day of May, villagers would gather for the celebration. A towering maypole was set up on the village green. Young girls wore floral garland wreaths in their hair and danced with ribbons around the Maypole. These lovely spring rituals even continued here in the States into the 1950's. My mother remembers celebrating May Day in grade school. In her day, they called it May Day/Play Day. She recalls dancing with crepe paper around the tether ball pole and playing lot's of fun games. Too bad these old traditions seem to fade away. So celebrate May...wear a flower in your hair and do a little dance! Happy May Day!"}
{"text": "- Electricity is the flow of electrical power or charge. - Electricity travels at the speed of light more than 186,000 miles per second. - The electricity we use in our homes comes from a primary source like oil, nuclear power, coal, natural gas, the sun, or other natural sources. - Water and wind are other sources of energy, called mechanical energy. - We use electricity every day for heat, light and power.By Daniela C. jueves, 10 de marzo de 2016 Sentences about electricity"}
{"text": "Pay for College Explore college costs and plan how you'll pay for your degree or certificate. Apply for Aid You can pay for college out of pocket, but many students need help \u2014 that is, some form of financial aid. Financial aid is money that comes from the federal government, the state, a college, or a private organization. To obtain aid, you'll generally have to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid though some forms of aid require other applications also. The process is simple enough, but every year, some students forego college because they think they can't afford it and won't qualify for financial aid. Don't be that student. The truth is you probably qualify for some type of aid. Also, applying costs nothing, and the benefits of college are too many to pass up."}
{"text": "Question: A book is resting on top of a table. 1. Do the downward force of gravity and the upward force of normal force constitute a 3rd law pair? (Yes/No) 2. The reaction to the force of gravity is exerted on the (earth/table/book) by the (earth/table/book). Its direction is (upward/downward). According to Newton's third law, I know that reaction force occurs when object A receiving an impact from object B exerts a force equal in magnitute but opposite in direction to object B. But how do you show this on free body diagram? Thank you."}
{"text": "Health Tip: Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pain -- Deep pain within the muscles and joints is a common complaint among people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says managing that pain can help ease other symptoms of CFS, including lack of sleep. The CDC offers these suggestions for dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome pain: - Take a pain relieving medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. - Consider working with a pain management specialist. - Perform gentle stretching exercises. - Other potential ways to soothe pain include a gentle massage, heat therapy or relaxation techniques. Posted: October 2012"}
{"text": "Samuel Bentham(1757-1831), Naval architect Sitter in 4 portraits Mechanical Engineer credited with numerous innovations related to naval architecture and artillery. At the age of fourteen, he was apprenticed to a shipwright at Woolwich Dockyard. In 1780 he travelled to Russia and was employed by Prince Potemkin. Hired initially as a shipbuilder, Bentham eventually came to have complete responsibility over the administration of Potemkin's estate. In 1791, Bentham became Inspector-General of Naval Works to improve naval efficiency and economy in Britain. His main endeavour in this role was to increase efficiency and economy. Bentham was successful in this task, introducing pioneering measures to assess the size of the dock basins and minimise the risk of fire in the yards. by William Walker"}
{"text": "Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The Spruce Goose. the Spruce Goose The craft was built of wood to determine whether that non-critical material could be used in lieu of metals which were in short supply in the waning years of World War II. The plane's wing span would reach beyond the goal lines on a football field. Hughes designed the Spruce Goose to carry 500 to 700 troops. Nov. 2, 1947 Hughes climbed into toe pilot's seat and taxied the mammoth plane through to waters off downtown Long Beach. More than 15,000 persons lined the beach to watch. Hughes pushed toe bank of eight throttles forward: The engine's propellers kicked up a frothy saltwater spray on either side of toe broad-bellied bird. The plane slowly picked up speed."}
{"text": "Welcoming and Entering Activity time: 0 minutes Materials for Activity - Handout 1, Scrambled Word Puzzle, and pencils Preparation for Activity - Copy the handout for all participants. Description of Activity Give a copy of the scrambled word puzzle and a pencil to each participant as they arrive. Encourage children to decipher as many words as they can from the scrambled words. Do the words have a message they recognize? Including All Participants If any participants might have trouble unscrambling words on their own or writing down the words they find, group participants into teams of two or three to work on the puzzle together, inviting teams to choose one person to list the words the group finds."}
{"text": "Chlodoric the Parricide ||This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (June 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)| According to Gregory of Tours, Chlodoric murdered his own father in order to take his kingdom, acting upon the instigation of Clovis I, a rival king of the Salian Franks. After Sigobert's death Clovis then accused Chlodoric of the murder and had him killed for the crime, whereupon Clovis took over the kingdom from Chlodoric. Gregory suggests that Chlodoric was murdered in the same campaign that also killed the Frankish king Chararic. Before, Clovis had killed king Ragnachar and his brothers. After all these murders, Gregory tells us, Clovis lamented that he had no family left anymore, implying that amongst his own casualties were close relatives."}
{"text": "Thirteen Questions that Super Z Asked On the Way To School - How does air come out of a balloon? - Will the air still come out if you tape up the balloon? - If you let a red balloon go would it go into space? - Can we let a balloon go and drive behind it in our car? - Can a duck go all the way under water? - Why do ducks float? - What would happen if a duck had no feathers? - Do babies have dreams? - Do old people have dreams? - How do you know? - Do you want to buy my Dad a pick-up truck for Christmas? - Can you drive a truck? - Do you think a truck would float? I kid you not. All this morning. It takes 10 minutes to get to the school. The funny part is that this isn't even all of them..."}
{"text": "This year there has been a surprising number of landslips and mudslides reported in the media. Most of these are caused by agricultural techniques to raise livestock. Land is deforested to create grazing land and roots of trees that usually support the land are removed hence the higher risk of gradual erosion and sudden slides. This produces externalities to many parts of the community. I can remember from my youth many rivers being brown, and that is the way it is for many towns. As the silt accumulates, as the river floor rises, the river can no longer be held by its banks, which have to be built higher and higher. So who is responsible? The farmers who often inherited the treeless legacy, or consumers who tend to overlook the responsibilities associated with consumption? What is a responsible course?"}
{"text": "With the revamped Knife (Premium) tool in CorelDRAW, you can split vector objects, text, and bitmaps. You can split single objects or groups of objects along straight, freehand, or B\u00e9zier lines. (From top to bottom) Three modes for splitting objects are available: B\u00e9zier, 2-Point Line, and Freehand. In addition, you can create a gap between the new objects resulting from the splitting action, or you can make the new objects overlap. To split an object 1. In the toolbox, click the Knife (Premium) tool . 2. On the property bar, click one of the following buttons: - 2-point line mode \u2014 to split the object along a straight line. To constrain the line by 15-degree increments, hold down Shift + Ctrl. - Freehand mode \u2014 to split the object along a freehand line 3. Drag across the object or group of objects that you want to split."}
{"text": "According to lead author John Bongaarts, the study\u2014called \u201cHas the HIV Epidemic Peaked?\u201d\u2014shows that although HIV/AIDS constitutes just 5 percent of disease prevalence in low- and middle-income countries, the epidemic receives about a quarter of global health aid. According to the article, Bongaarts says that HIV/AIDS funding would be better spent on inexpensive interventions to fight other diseases with immunizations, mosquito nets and family planning. \u201cAIDS should now be treated like any other disease, and the world community should look at its investments in health and prepare the most cost-effective interventions,\u201d said Bongaarts. \u201cI\u2019m not advocating less money for AIDS treatment, but I want more spent on AIDS prevention and other diseases. We can save lives for a few dollars.\u201d"}
{"text": "Science vocabulary is essential for building knowledge concepts. This pack contains 30, SPACE science terms, students need as they explore and deepen their understanding in the area of Space science. This printable pack contains full color, illustrated Space Vocabulary Posters, SPACE Word Wall Words, Note Taking Tools, Student Space Flashcards, Space Task Cards and a Space File Folder Game. The complete set contains 80 pages and will be a valuable time saver. These space terms are included in this pack:"}
{"text": "Iresine, genus Iresine(noun) genus of tropical American herbs or subshrubs Iresine is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It contains 20 to 25 species, all of which are native to the American tropics. The generic name is derived from the Greek word \u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03bf\u03c2, meaning \"wooly\", referring to the trichome-covered flowers. Bloodleaf is a common name for those species that have colored foliage, and these are often cultivated as ornamental plants. Some species are additives to versions of the hallucinogenic drink Ayahuasca. The numerical value of iresine in Chaldean Numerology is: 4 The numerical value of iresine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7 Images & Illustrations of iresine Find a translation for the iresine definition in other languages: Select another language:"}
{"text": "complementary medicine (KOM-pleh-MEN-tuh-ree MEH-dih-sin) Treatments that are used along with standard treatments, but are not considered standard. Standard treatments are based on the results of scientific research and are currently accepted and widely used. Less research has been done for most types of complementary medicine. Complementary medicine includes acupuncture, dietary supplements, massage therapy, hypnosis, and meditation. For example, acupuncture may be used with certain drugs to help lessen cancer pain or nausea and vomiting."}
{"text": "Expand Two Single Brackets This lesson can be used for revision for the higher Maths GCSE. The examples are quick and concise with exam style questions, go to GCSE Maths if you need more in-depth explanations. How to expand and simplify algebraic expressions with two single brackets Expand and simplify: 3(x + 4) + 2(5x -1) 2(x - 4) + 3(x + 5) Go to next lesson Rotate to landscape screen format on a mobile phone or small tablet to use the Mathway widget, a free math problem solver that answers your questions with step-by-step explanations. You can use the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice Algebra or other math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations."}
{"text": "A number of Shakespeare's plays take place in renaissance Italy. Shakespeare never traveled to Italy himself but had heard stories, seen drawings, and painted his own picture in his mind. Shakespeare was born during High Renaissance Italy, a few steps ahead of England. Shakespeare liked the idea of writing plays in Renaissance Italy because it was far more interesting than England. England at this time was still in a dark age, not concentrated or even open to the idea of art or literature. Some of my favorite artists in Renaissance Italy Leonardo Da Vinci Antonio Allegri da Correggio"}
{"text": "According to the Environmental Protection Agency, almost 33 million live Christmas trees are sold each year in North America. After Christmas, look for ways to recycle real Christmas trees instead of sending them to the landfill. Communities across the country organize drop-off locations for collecting trees that are later turned into mulch for hiking trails, tree fences to protect coastal wetlands, and habitats for wildlife. Find recycling centers for Christmas trees by going to Earth 911 to find a location close to your home. *Remember to remove the stand, all lights, garland, tinsel, and decorations before recycling."}
{"text": "This is a about a 3-week (or so) unit for 8th grade based on the Common Core Standards for Verbals. It includes three or more worksheets, a quiz, and a writing exercise for each of the following: participles, gerunds, and infinitives. Includes answer keys!! YAY! The worksheets include definitions and examples of the concepts, and I tried to vary the activities as much as possible. Teacher in the Rye"}
{"text": "This game is thanks to Andrea on the moreTPRS list. The game is called \u201cstrip bingo\u201d so it will have your students\u2019 full attention! To play this game, you have students tear off a \u201cstrip\u201d of paper. Then they make 5 boxes on the paper and write down one word or phrase in each box. You can then read a story or a list of phrases that have those words in them out loud to the students. For each phrase, the students have to ALL call out what the phrase means in English (or you call them out in English and they have to say them in the target language). The students can only rip off a word or phrase from their strip of paper if it\u2019s the last word on one end of their paper. The first person to have all of their words called and ripped off wins. No prep and the kids love it! Source: Andrea, moreTPRS"}
{"text": "The Trojan war was a war between the Greeks a Trojan Prince named Paris abducted Helen, the wife of Menelaus of Sparta. The war started after and abduction of a queen named Helen by a Prince named Paris. The war ended when the Greeks defeated a man named Troy when they used a wooden horse that they hid inside. Two major people in the Trojan war one was Odysseus he thought of the wooden horse, and Aeneas was the only surviving Trojan Warrior. There was an important person in the Trojan war named Odyssey and the book is going to be about him. Homer was born in the 12th and 8th centuries BC. He is famous for his epic poems the lliad and the Odysseyis poems had and effect in the Western Culture."}
{"text": "Jews under Roman Rule by W. D. Morrison This book focuses on the role of the Jewish states and people during the period of Roman influence. When the Romans first encountered Judaea it was under the influence of the Macedonian empire. The Romans gave the Jewish state a great deal of autonomy, but tried to integrate it into the greater empire, and the Jewish people, largely due to a resurgence of religious vigor, rebelled. The Roman Jewish rebellions continued throughout the first and second centuries, and affected not only the Jews, but also the Christian communities that had sprung from them. Heritage History | Homeschool History Curriculum"}
{"text": "Section: User Commands (1) Updated: 15 June 1993 Reads a Zeiss confocal file as input. Produces a portable anymap as output. The type of the output file depends on the input file - if it's grayscale a pgm file, else a ppm file will be produced. The program tells you which type it is writing. - Force the output to be a pgm file.: - Force the output to be a ppm file.: Copyright (C) 1993 by Oliver Trepte"}
{"text": "Attribute Links - Sorting and Math Manipulative - Color / Size / Shape Sort Links are a great educational manipulative toy that aids in learning counting, patterning, and sorting and explore how these concepts link to estimation, graphing, and measurement! Kids learn hands on how to sort by color, size and shape, or by creating long patterns. Kids can measure items such as toys, and guess how many links long they are. Links are also simply fun for creative play by creating necklaces, snakes or trains that they can pull around. - Set includes 40 links in 5 shapes and 4 colors - 6\"x4\" storage bag - Links measure: - Square - 2\" large, 1\" small - Rectangle - 2.75\" x 1.5\" large, 1.5\" x .75\" small - Circle - 2\" large, 1\" small - Hexagon - 2\" large, 1\" small - Triangle - 2\" large, 1\" small - Links are easy for young children and students with special needs to connect and separate."}
{"text": "Pickle Fork - A great gift idea. The British Pickle Fork Rumor has it that the British Pickle Fork was invented by the British Navy in WWII. A convoy of naval ships were positioned off the south coast of England in order to escort cargo ships plying between the USA and England. While waiting for deployment a small group of sailors occupied themselves bending forks from the ship's galley to make them into pickle forks. After the war ended, several ex sailors continued the manufacture of pickle forks and to this day, they are very popular in England."}
{"text": "The contemporary relegation of conifers mainly to cold or infertile sites has been ascribed to low competitive ability. Lusk et al. use 3-D modelling of plant architecture and structural equation modelling to compare self-shading and light interception potential of seedlings of six conifers and 12 angiosperm trees from temperate rainforests, and show that seedlings of conifers display only about half the effective leaf area of their angiosperm competitors, due to differences in specific leaf area, biomass distribution, leaf angles and self-shading. The superior light interception potential of angiosperm seedlings therefore probably contributes to the success of this lineage in productive environments where vegetation is structured by light competition. Launching \u2018Botany Live\u2019: a global online event to celebrate \u2018Fascination of Plants Day 2017\u2019762 Total Shares"}
{"text": "April 16, 2014 New images from Nasa\u2019s Cassini-Huygens space probe suggest that Saturn may be in the process of forming a new moon, which has already been affectionately named by scientists as \u2018Peggy\u2019. The tiny, icy satellite has not been spotted directly, but a bulge in Saturn\u2019s A Ring \u2013 the brightest and outermost ring \u2013 suggests that the new arrival could soon join Saturn\u2019s already impressive family of 62 moons. \u201cWe have not seen anything like this before,\u201d said astronomer Carl Murray, lead author of a study in Icarus which outlined the findings and the discoverer of the moon. \u201cWe may be looking at the act of birth, where this object is leaving the rings and heading off to be a moon in its own right.\u201d"}
{"text": "Science and Math Simulations \u2013 K \u2013 12 \u2013 IncrediblePosted: April 21, 2011 PhET provides incredible Science and Math Simulations for anyone teaching General Science, Physics, Earth Science, Chemstry, Biology, Math, etc. regardless of the grade level. PhET, University of Colorado Boulder, has the most extensive library of research based simulations that I have seen anywhere on the web. Use the simulations online or you can download the Flash or Java files. They are all FREE! Once you are on the PhET home page click on the \u201cPlay with sims\u2026\u201d button to begin. Each simulation has Teaching Goals and links to other Teaching Idea Simulations. Example: Faraday\u2019s Law Simulation Example: Equation Grapher"}
{"text": "Definition of purple passage 1 : a passage conspicuous for brilliance or effectiveness in a work that is dull, commonplace, or uninspired 2 chiefly British : a piece of obtrusively ornate writing \u2014called also purple patch Origin and Etymology of purple passage translation of Latin pannus purpureus purple patch; from the traditional splendor of purple cloth as contrasted with plainer materials First Known Use: 1882See Words from the same year Seen and Heard What made you want to look up purple passage? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "It\u2019s a little too hot to send people, but NASA plans to send a spacecraft to the sun by 2018. As part of their Solar Probe Plus mission, the spacecraft will orbit in the sun\u2019s outer atmosphere, constantly sampling the environment and testing for radiation.The main goals are to discover why the sun\u2019s atmosphere is hotter than its surface, and what causes \u201csolar winds\u201d that affect the rest of the solar system. The spacecraft can only go about four million miles away from the sun, but it\u2019s the closest NASA has ever gone. Even at that distance, it will have to withstand intense radiation and temperatures over 2550 degrees Fahrenheit . This expedition will be the first trip to any star, let alone the sun. (via Mashable)"}
{"text": "THE claymore is a double-edged longsword widely used by clans in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries during the late medieval period. Later iterations of claymores used in the 17th and 18th centuries were basket-hilted (as opposed to the cross-hilted design of earlier claymores) to protect the fighter\u2019s hand in combat. Such designs were referred to as claidheamh cuil, or back-swords, in Gaelic. No doubt keen to adopt the battling qualities long associated with the weapon, Scotland\u2019s first American football franchise - the Scottish Claymores - took the name and managed to win a World Bowl championship in 1996. Former Scotland captain Gavin Hastings was a notable player for the Claymores, though Scott Couper is probably the team\u2019s most celebrated Scottish player."}
{"text": "Why does climate change make for stronger storms and more intense precipitation? It\u2019s one of the clearest, most elementary predictions from fundamental physics, that a warmer atmosphere holds more water. In addition, this is one of the easiest to document changes that has been observed as climate changes. Below, interviews with scientists explaining the hows and whys \u2013 the kind of succinct explanation that moved Slate\u2019s \u201cBad Astronomer\u201d Phil Plait to write: ..it pays to keep things on-topic, short, and sweet. That\u2019s why I love the \u201cThis Is Not Cool\u201d\u2026 View original post 382 more words"}
{"text": "A video (5.54) about schools in the British Isles ! - Children must wear a school uniform in schools in the British Isles (= It is an obligation to have a uniform, it is compulsory.). There is a uniform for the summer and a uniform for the winter. - A uniform has a blazer (with the school blazon), a white shirt and a tie. Boys wear dark trousers. Girls wear a skirt. The children must have dark shoes. - Do you like British school uniforms ? Do you want to wear a uniform ? - School begins with \"Assembly\" at about 9.00 in the morning. It is a big meeting for the pupils and the teachers. The headmaster speaks of the programme of the day. Everybody sings a religious song and prays. - After assembly, lessons can begin. There are 3 lessons in the morning and 2 lessons in the afternoon. Lessons are not very long: about 45 minutes. School finishes at about 3.30 p m !"}
{"text": "1. Mention two advantages of plant domestication for human kind, when it changed from nomad to sedentary habits. 2. Name the most important feature of crops. 3. Mention 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of clones. 4. Define trans-domestication 5. Explain how the process of migration promotes variability un crops. 6. Explain how and why is uniform production different between wild species and cultivars. Get a Stopwatch like this or make your own! At: Online Stopwatch"}
{"text": "Bah\u0101rist\u0101n (The Garden of Spring) Under the patronage of the Emperor Akbar, miniature painting in Mughal India, and the associated arts of decoration and calligraphy, reached a high point. His court painters worked in the Persian tradition, but invested it with their own energetic Mughal style. Among the finest products of Akbar\u2019s patronage is this superb manuscript of the Bah\u0101rist\u0101n (Garden of Spring), a fifteenth-century classic by the great Persian poet J\u0101m\u012b. The text was written in a beautiful nasta\u02bfl\u012bq script by the great scribe Mu\u1e25ammad \u1e24usayn, who held the title of Zar\u012bn Qalam, or Pen of Gold. Specialist artists drew marginal figures, animals, birds and arabesques in gold outline on coloured paper. Illustrating scenes from the poem are six miniatures by the finest artists of the time."}
{"text": "from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. A secondary choir behind (that is, to the eastward of) the great choir, as in a large church. In the large Spanish churches it is often called the greater chapel (capilla mayor, which see, with cut). Sorry, no etymologies found. Sorry, no example sentences found."}
{"text": "Description: The Third session of the IPCC highlighted the magnitude of the global environmental problem and emphasized the need of improving our knowledge base and preparation for cooperative preventive actions. The Panel also emphasized the need for the marriage of science and politics in the good sense of the word. Date: February 1990 Creator: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Item Type: Refine your search to only Text Partner: UNT Libraries"}
{"text": "Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is a cancer that starts in the stomach. Certain types of H. pylori have greater risks than others. Other common causes include eating pickled vegetables and smoking. Smoking increases the risk of developing gastric cancer significantly, from 40% increased risk for current smokers to 82% increase for heavy smokers. Gastric cancers due to smoking mostly occur in the upper part of the stomach near the esophagus. Some studies show increased risk with alcohol consumption as well. This is then followed by medical imaging to determine if the disease has spread to other parts of the body. Surgery remains the only curative therapy for stomach cancer. The pathologic examination of the resected specimen shows incomplete resection or deep invasion by tumor, the patient would need a formal stomach resection."}
{"text": "Darlene Zimmerman is a registered dietician at Ford Hospital. She said skip the saturated fats. \"Fat that is solid at room temperature, that's the way to think of it,\" she said. There are alternatives. Want that red meat? Skip the steak and pick the beef tenderloin instead. It tastes good but cuts down on the bad fats. She also said to eat foods to protect your heart, especially beans. \"Kidney, navy, black, garbanzo, any bean. They're a great source of soluble fiber which lowers bad cholesterol.\" There's good fat in avocados, too. In fact, it's the same that's found in olive oil and peanut oil A whole grain many people don't eat is farro, which can be used as a substitute for rice. Eating whole grains have lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer. Lastly, for the women, strawberries and blueberries. Women who eat them three times a week have lower risk of heart attack."}
{"text": "We always hear of dark chocolates being good for the heart. True, but do you know that here are about two times more antioxidant in an unprocessed cocoa seed than the dark chocolate we can buy in packages from stores? Being processed, cocoa looses 90% of polyphenols/flavanoids when roasted. |Photo by Mister GC from freedigitalphotos.net| Polyphenols are chemicals from plants that had been proven to have significant health benefits that could prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetis and high blood pressure according to the American Cancer Society (Livestrong.com). Health Benefits of Eating Dark Cocoa Backed by Scientific Studies:"}
{"text": "Questions and answers about Bed Bugs. Ask questions, vote, and watch the community answer. - What are bed bugs? - Do bed bugs cause harm or spread pathogens (disease causing germs)? - Where do bed bugs occur? - How do bed bugs invade a premises? - How can you tell if a residence or building is infested with bed bugs? - What can I do to manage a bed bug problem? - What are my rights and obligations in determining and mitigating a bed bug infestation? - What NOT to do if you find bed bugs or suspect they are present - How can you have suspected bed bug specimens examined? - What you should know about insecticides & other methods for treating bead bugs - What might you do when returning from a visit to a bed bug infested residence? - What should be done in schools about bed bugs?"}
{"text": "In our \"Dickens at Christmas\" video, Professor Jon Mee discuss the link between Dickens and Christmas and says: Did Dickens invent Christmas? Well all I can really say to that is Bah! Humbug! He invented that phrase that everyone knows and everybody knows it is associated with Ebenezer Scrooge, a character that people know even if have never read a word of Dickens. Did he invent turkey, stuffing, mistletoe, holly, red berries, all the things that the ghost of Christmas present brings into A Christmas Carol? No, he didn\u2019t invent those, they were already a part of Christmas festivities. What perhaps he did invent was the idea of Christmas as a special point of light in a dark, violent, often unpredictable world of getting and spending. Professor Jon Mee"}
{"text": "Unit 8: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions In this unit, students will learn how to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. Students will also learn GCF (Greatest Common Factor) and LCM (Least Common Multiple). Knowing multiplication facts very well REALLY helps with this unit! Unit 8 Information"}
{"text": "Fetch Your Breed This section contains in depth information on all AKC recognized dog breeds. In addition to the more serious information about dog breed characteristics, care, and history, we have also included pictures and reader-submitted stories so you can have some fun while you do your research. One of the most popular breeds in the US today, the Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkie, as it is affectionately called belongs to the Toy Group. Yorkies are very small, usually between 5 and 7 pounds, with a tight, compact build. The coat is long, fine, and silky, parted down the middle. The hair is of one layer and does not shed. Coloring usually steel blue and tan, although some Yorkies can be found with silver or black hair on their body. Although the hair is usually straight, some individua... read more about the Yorkshire Terrier."}
{"text": "Write a temperature conversion program in Java that converts from Fahrenheit to Celsius. The Fahrenheit temperature should be entered from the keyboard (via a JTextField). A JLabel should be used to display the converted temperature. Use the following formula for the conversion: Celsius = 5/9 x ( Fahrenheit -32) Input of letters should be followed by an error message. Temperature conversion program is created."}
{"text": "Interpersonal Acceptance Rejection Theory (IPARTheory) After studying thousands of children and adults in every major ethnic group in America as well as internationally, it is clear that children\u2019s need to be loved by parents and other significant caregivers is a universal, probably biologically based, human need. When children/adults don\u2019t get this need satisfied adequately they tend to respond in the same way\u2014without regard to differences in race, gender, ethnicity, language, or other such defining conditions. In addition, research reveals that the negative effects sometimes associated with such parental behaviors as corporal punishment and restrictive control are most often due to the feelings of rejection that those behaviors may produce in children, but not to the punishment or control itself. Read the full-text of the article at: csiar.uconn.edu/IPARTheory"}
{"text": "Probability is ordinarily used to describe an attitude of mind towards some proposition of whose truth we are not certain. The proposition of interest is usually of the form \"Will a specific event occur?\" The attitude of mind is of the form \"How certain are we that the event will occur?\" The certainty we adopt can be described in terms of a numerical measure and this number, between 0 and 1, we call probability. The higher the probability of an event, the more certain we are that the event will occur. Thus, probability in an applied sense is a measure of the likeliness that a random event will occur. |Includes CC-BY-SA content from Wikipedia's Probability article (authors)|"}
{"text": "The Terrace of the Leper King (or Leper King Terrace) (Khmer: \u1796\u17d2\u179a\u17c7\u179b\u17b6\u1793\u179f\u17d2\u178f\u17c1\u1785\u1782\u17c6\u179b\u1784\u17cb, Preah Learn Sdech Kunlung) is located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th-century sculpture discovered at the site. The statue depicts the Hindu god Yama, the god of death. The statue was called the \"Leper King\" because discolouration and moss growing on it was reminiscent of a person with leprosy, and also because it fit in with a Cambodian legend of an Angkorian king Yasovarman I who had leprosy. The name that the Cambodians know him by, however, is Dharmaraja, as this is what was etched at the bottom of the original statue."}
{"text": "GreennMann writes \"An ice bridge linking a shelf of ice the size of Jamaica to two islands in Antarctica has snapped. Scientists say the collapse could mean the Wilkins Ice Shelf is on the brink of breaking away, and provides further evidence of rapid change in the region. Sited on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, the Wilkins shelf has been retreating since the 1990s. Researchers regarded the ice bridge as an important barrier, holding the remnant shelf structure in place. Its removal will allow ice to move more freely between Charcot and Latady islands, into the open ocean.\" DEAL: For $25 - Add A Second Phone Number To Your Smartphone for life! Use promo code SLASHDOT25. Also, Slashdot's now on IFTTT. Check it out! Check out the new SourceForge HTML5 Internet speed test! \u00d7"}
{"text": "Guys! This is exciting!! For the first time in 3 decades, seeds of the very endangered Japanese Birch tree have been germinated by scientists! There were only 21 specimens left in a remote area in some mountains near Tokyo, but when a group of scientists hiked there to study the trees, they found seeds on the trees. They collected about 1000, and 100 of them have germinated. The scientists are learning how to grow them so they can reintroduce them into their habitat and aid them in surviving. Japanese Birch is under threat from deforestation and habitat degradation. It is also vulnerable to natural disaster or disease because of its restricted distribution and small population sizes. This species has no closely related living relatives and is considered a relic species (a remnant of a previously widely occurring, diverse population)."}
{"text": "Remember The Rainbow by Jackie MehrabiWhy, asked Hom, do I feel different from the animals? Because, said God, You ask the question \u2018why?\u2019 A book for all children who ask the question \u2018why?\u2019 Remember the Rainbow is the story of evolution from a Bah\u00e1\u2019\u00ed viewpoint, in which science and religion go hand in hand. The history of mankind is told from the beginning. There is the story of Omi who looks like and amoeba, Fin who swims in the shallow part of the sea and longs for the sun, Tad who dreams of running, Utang who feels he is not an ape at all, although he looks like one. And finally Man, who always forgets, until the time comes when his destiny calls him to recognize his kinship with all other members of the family of humankind. 25.4 x 17.8 cm (l0 x 7 in) A Kindle version of this book is available through Amazon.com Link to Kindle version"}
{"text": "Tips What do you need to know about taking the test? US Keyboards In the computer rooms, you will find keyboards with a Swiss-German layout (CHD). Although you will be taking the test using this type of keyboard, the text will appear on the screen according to US keyboard layout. Examples: When you press the \"z\" key, the letter \"y\" appears on the screen. Although the Swiss-German keyboard has the \"!\" character in the upper right, on the US keyboard you need to use \"shift+1\". Earplugs According to the official regulations, the test takers are placed side by side at the computers. This can lead to noise in the test room, especially during the speaking section. We therefore recommend that you bring along your own earplugs or ear protection."}
{"text": "What is relational database management system (RDBMS)? Others answers (1) - eAnswers...Nov 3, 2013 The Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) is a type of database management system which was introduced by E. F. Codd while working in IBM. It stores data in the form of related tables. It became the predominant choice for the storage of information in 1980s as it requires few assumptions about how data is related or how it will be extracted from the database. - RelationshipsMay 14, 2014 - 16 Acts Of Random Kindness That Will Revive Your Hope For The Future Of Mankind - Show More"}
{"text": "Autotrophic nutrition involves the use of an external energy source to make the complex organic molecules that we call food from inorganic substances The organism that carry out autotrophic nutrition are called autotrophs. Plants use light energy from the sun as their external energy source, this type of autotrophic nutrition is photosynthesis. During photosynthesis carbon dioxide and water are used to manufacture carbohydrates. Light energy is trapped by chlorophyll and used to fix carbon dioxide, firstly to reduce it to carbohydrates. Plant manufacture all the other organic molecules that they need from these carbohydrates and very small quantities of mineral ions obtained from the soil."}
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{"text": "Lily Embryo, Specimen 1 A plant embryo is actually an immature plant that is surrounded by stored nutritive materials that are enveloped in a protective seed coat. The embryo typically consists of embryonic roots referred to as radicles, an embryonic stem, the hypocotyl, and leaf like structures, or cotyledons. Lilies are classified as monocots because they produce only a single cotyledon. This embryonic leaf absorbs nutrients from the seed package until the embryo germinates and develops into a seedling, which is able to produce true leaves that generate food through the process of photosynthesis. All seeds encase plant embryos, which remain dormant until activated by water and climate conditions that entice germination. The highest magnification image sequence recorded with a 100x oil-immersion objective."}
{"text": "Northern Chile, home to the Atacama Desert, typically receives no rain in July, with an average yearly rainfall total of 0.03 inches. There are some parts of northern Chile, such as the city of Calama, that have never recorded rain in any amount.Continue Reading Northern Chile is considered the world's driest place; between October 1903 and January 1918, no rain fell there. This harsh climate, combined with its high elevation, has rendered the Atacama Desert the driest on earth and among the world's most desolate places. The Altiplano Plateau, also in northern Chile, does see some rain, with most of it falling in January and February.Learn more about South America"}
{"text": "These classroom activities are based upon activities designed by Equitas \u2013 International Centre for Human Rights Education for the Play it Fair! and Speaking Rights programs. They were collaboratively adapted \u2013 including terminology \u2013 for use by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and seek to promote human rights, non-discrimination and peaceful conflict resolution through active participation and capacity-building. You will find activities for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Use them as stand-alone classroom activities or as pre- and post-visit activities to complement a visit to the Museum. Reference sheets are provided for each set of activities. These sheets include definitions, tips for facilitation, as well as ways to engage students requiring greater accessibility options. Human Rights Education Activities:"}
{"text": "As of 2014, this vaccination has been available in 117 countries . Two inactivated vaccines are available in the United States for protection against Streptococcus pneumoniae infection. The guidelines in that country recommend that adults take both of them in the elderly years as the two products are not identical. The schedule for the shots will vary, and this has to do with when the patient began the series [1, 2, 3]. Specifically, the variation will depend on whether the injections occur prior to, at, or after the age of 65. It will also depend on the presence or absence of immune system compromise and other serious medical conditions. In some regions of the world, vaccination begins at the age of 50 as this is officially the onset of elderly years [1, 2, 3]. The use of both vaccines generates a better antibody response than will one alone ."}
{"text": "In this video we discuss the history of Wahhabism and the Saudi regime. The ideology of Wahhabism is an 18th century C.E. innovation that is not historically connected to the era of the Salaf era\u2013which ended in the 10th century C.E. Rather, the Wahhabi was a fringe sect that propagated its power by way of mass terror and mass killings, and came to have the influence that it does today because of the TREMENDOUS wealth generated from the oil reserves in the region. PLEASE educate the public about this movement, the dangers it poses, and how Wahhabism (quasi-Salafism) does NOT represent Islam. Please watch, share, and subscribe. Your support is GREATLY appreciated."}
{"text": "The use of English for doing business in multinational settings is a fact of life for many business people. As Asian economies expand and become more involved in the global economy, a lingua franca \u2013 a language used to communicate among groups of people who do not share a mother tongue \u2013 is needed to exchange information. This course has two goals. The first is to introduce non-native speakers of English to methods for developing spoken English language and communication skills for doing business in Asia. The second is to examine the impact of interculturality and globalization on English communications. By exploring and participating in a business simulation set in Asia, you will develop the principal skills for effective communication in English when conducting business in China and other Asian countries."}
{"text": "Definition of magnetic compass : a device that is used to find direction by means of a needle that always points north Word by Word Definitions Seen and Heard What made you want to look up magnetic compass? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "- Recombination in dihybrid crosses You have screened for several new recessive mutations in a species of wasp. Wasps homozygous for apricot (aa) have pale orange eyes. (Wild-type eyes are brown.) Wasps homozygous for blunt (bb) have short wings. (Wild-type wings are long.) You make a pure-breeding double-mutant (apricot, blunt ) line and cross it with wild-type wasps. The F1 is wild-type in appearance. You testcross the F1 dihybrids with the double-mutant line (the \u201ctester\u201d genotype) and obtain four phenotypes in the F2 Determine the following for each F2 the haploid genotype of the gamete it received from the F1 dihybrid its full diploid genotype whether the gamete it received from the F1 dihybrid was recombinant (REC) or nonrecombinant (nonREC)."}
{"text": "Fabien Cousteau just concluded his 31-day underwater research mission, where six scientists studied coral reefs in a small chamber 63 feet underwater off the coast of Key Largo. The long-term underwater residence gave them a first-hand glimpse of some never-before-seen underwater phenomena, as Cousteau told PBS's Hari Sreenivasan in this all-too-short interview from the ocean floor. Cousteau, grandson of famed ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, timed the mission to both mark the 50th anniversary of a similar long-term study his grandfather conducted, and add a day to the 30-day record set half a century ago. The team returned to land this week, armed with tons of data that will go toward at least 10 research papers on the topic of climate change and the state of our oceans. [PBS; The Miami Herald]"}
{"text": "Give Me 5 is a fun, motivating way to work on articulation skills with your students in small groups/pairs! This is based on the popular game, Connect 4. To use, print out target sheets. (This works best in groups of 2, or you could play with your student during one on one sessions.) Give one sheet to a pair of students. Have them take turns practicing a target word or making a sentence for the word. After they practice the target of their choice, have them color in the corresponding \u201chigh five hand.\u201d The goal is to get 5 hands in a row- across, down, or diagonal. These are great sheets to send home as homework. Or, save some ink and place them in page protectors/ laminate them and use with dry erase markers! k, g, z, s, r, l, SH, CH, TH, f, v"}
{"text": "Monday, September 21, 2009 Broom Sedge is a familiar plant in Kentucky. It grows in pastures and along roadsides. It is green to pale green in color during the growing season and the leaf blades are flat and tapered. It has spike like clusters that are narrow with a protruding hairy bristle. To see the colorful beauty of this plant, wait for a wintry day and pull the stem from one of the sheaths to see colors that range from yellow to copper to bright orange red. To make a broom, tie large handfuls of the stems together, beat out the hairy spikelets and trim the edges, it's ready to use. The \"hay man\" tells me if I have broom sedge growing, I need to lime the field."}
{"text": "Night of Broken Glass From Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia Not long before the Holocaust began, in November of 1938, 27-year-old Jim Freklowski got upset because his mother decided he was much too old to keep up with his early-evening nakee time. He threw his glass sippy cup on the floor, which shattered beyond repair. Luckily, Jim Freklowski had a wonderful imagination, and the sippy cup did not actually shatter because it was made of plastic. The mess was nothing that Brawny paper towels couldn't clean up. edit Interesting Facts - Jim Freklowski, although quite elderly, still practices nakee time every day. - His mother Sharon is actually a bagel, which has since been buried in the backyard. - She was a very tasty bagel, though UN regulations prevent governmental recognition of this fact."}
{"text": "Spring Theme Decomposing Activities. Shamrocks, Bunnies, Bees, Monsters Here are EIGHT PAGES you can use for Decomposing Numbers. Four pages are matching activities, the other four pages are writing the number bonds for the pictures. These activity sheets go well with your Engage NY Module 4 Lesson 6. Use them as class activities, homework sheets, review sheets, spiral activity, or as a quick assessment."}
{"text": "On UK Farms there is more than enough manure to meet heat demand. The below chart compares the heat demand for minimum ventilation (red) to the heat required to optimise conditions for bird welfare (green). Even when meeting this increased demand for heat there is manure left over. A Combined Heat and Power (CHP) will generate electricity throughout the flock to ensure all the manure created of a farm may be used to meet energy needs (green line). Approximately half the electricity demand on the site can be met using this system, and 90% of the sites heat demand. Every site is different and BHSL build a custom energy model for each site when designing the solution. Warmer climates will have lower heat demands leaving more heat available for generating electricity."}
{"text": "There is a strong visual image of Africa that endures across the world; depictions of poverty, famine and endless conflict on a continent that has struggled to recover from slavery, colonialism and desperate fights for independence. Even though it is the fastest-growing region in the world, a recent European survey showed that people still see Africa as the \"hopeless\" continent. Poverty, famine, darkness, corruption and tribal wars are all images still deeply intertwined with the history and identity of Africa in the Western imagination. But what happens when Africans themselves begin to remake the images from their point of view? Can they reverse the negative stereotypes of Africa and Africans? And why is it important? This week, South2North speaks to African photographers Neo Ntsoma and George Osodi, and art curator and critic Okwui Enwezor."}
{"text": "Meaning of automaton Pronunciation: (\u00f4-tom'u-ton\", -tn), [key] \u2014 pl. -tons, -ta - a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot. - a person or animal that acts in a monotonous, routine manner, without active intelligence. - something capable of acting automatically or without an external motive force. - automaton (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Bumblebees generally visit flowers exhibiting the bee pollination syndrome. They can visit patches of flowers up to 1\u20132 kilometres from their colony. Bumblebees will also tend to visit the same patches of flowers every day, as long as they continue to find nectar and pollen, a habit known as pollinator or flower constancy. While foraging, bumblebees can reach ground speeds of up to 15 metres per second (54 km/h). Incoming search terms: - how fast can a bumblebee fly"}
{"text": "Tales From a Second Grade Teacher...Who Taught and Lived To Tell About It for more teacher blogs! Great Read Alouds (and ways to use them to model reading strategies) by Sarah Stewart, illustrated by David Small is a great read aloud. You can also use it to model predicting and inferring. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest"}
{"text": "Meaning of mounted Pronunciation: (moun'tid), [key] - seated or riding on a horse or other animal. - serving on horseback or on some special mount, as soldiers or police. - (formerly) permanently equipped with horses or vehicles for transport. Cf.(def. 3). - having or set in a mounting: mounted gems. - put into position for use, as guns. - mounted (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Irritator is a genus of spinosaurid dinosaur that lived in the early Cretaceous Period (Albianstage), around 110 million years ago. Current estimations indicate a length of 9 meters (30 feet). It was found in South America. Irritator was a theropod with an unusually shaped crest at the rear of its head, and probably ate fish. So far the only fossil that has been found was an 80 centimeter long fossil skull in the Romualdo Member, a layer member of the Brazilian Santana formation. This skull strongly resembles the skulls of Suchomimus and Spinosaurus. The genus is often regarded today as identical (synonymous) with Angaturama, which lived in the same time and the same place as Irritator."}
{"text": "Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and by far the largest within our solar system. Some have described the solar system as consisting of the Sun, Jupiter, and assorted debris,; some describe Jupiter as the solar system's vacuum cleaner, due to its immense gravity well. It and the other gas giants - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are sometimes referred to as \"Jovian planets.\" The Romans named the planet after the Roman god Jupiter (also called Jove). The astronomical symbol for the planet is a stylized representation of the god's lightning bolt. took this photo of the planet Jupiter on January 24, while still more than 25 million miles (40 million kilometres) away. Click image for full caption. All text of this article available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License (see Copyrights for details)."}
{"text": "Posted: Oct 24 2013I think we have mentioned it enough but Coeur is French for heart and the root of the noun courage. Or more precisely the abstract noun \u201ccourage\u201d since I suppose you can\u2019t actually touch it. While we\u2019re on a definitional/grammatical tangent, I\u2019ll go on to mention that courage is defined as the ability or willingness to confront fear, danger, uncertainty or intimidation. So, why does that matter? To answer that question, we\u2019ll have to go back a couple of months."}
{"text": "There has been plenty of engaging science that has been on mainstream television and film. Sometimes the science is correct, sometimes it is lies, sometimes misinformed \u2013 which ever category it is in, they can all be used as a discussion point in science lessons. They can be suitable starters \u2013 and can lead on to deeper questioning. Students should be able to make links to what they have seen. It is advisable that before you show the clip you watch the clip to make sure it is suitable for your class. Hope you find\u2026 View original post 22 more words"}
{"text": "|Home||\u00bb Products||\u00bb Thermal Insulation Materials||\u00bb Nitrile Rubber sheet| It is used in the automotive and aeronautical industry to make fuel and oil handling hoses, seals, grommets, and self-sealing fuel tanks, since ordinary rubbers cannot be used. It is used in the nuclear industry to make protective gloves. NBR's ability to withstand a range of temperatures from \u221240 to 108 \u00b0C (\u221240 to 226 \u00b0F) makes it an ideal material for aeronautical applications. Nitrile butadiene is also used to create moulded goods, footwear, adhesives, sealants, sponges, expanded foams, and floor mats. Nitrile sheets are use in cold insulation too."}
{"text": "Definition of vernalization : the act or process of hastening the flowering and fruiting of plants by treating seeds, bulbs, or seedlings so as to induce a shortening of the vegetative period vernalizeplay \\\u02c8v\u0259r-n\u0259-\u02ccl\u012bz\\ transitive verb Learn More about vernalization Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about vernalization Seen and Heard What made you want to look up vernalization? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Definition of auxiliary language : a language (such as Esperanto or pidgin English) used for communication between persons that do not understand each other's native language \u2014 compare interlanguage Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Seen and Heard What made you want to look up auxiliary language? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Your muscular system has many functions. These include allowing you to move, regulating your internal body temperature and maintaining blood flow in your body. Your body contains three types of muscle which are smooth muscle, skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle. Many of your muscles are striated which means that the fibers of the muscle are parallel to each other. Smooth muscle: involuntary muscles (muscles you can\u2019t control) such as your intestines contracting to push food through them. Skeletal muscle: muscle that attaches to your bones. These muscles in conjunction with your bones allow for movement. Example: your bicep muscle. Cardiac muscle: your heart is a cardiac muscle and works to pump blood throughout your body. When a muscle contracts it exerts a force that can move something. For example, when your heart muscle contracts it forces blood out of the heart and through the body."}
{"text": "Virtual Kitty Hawk IDIA Lab\u2019s Kitty Hawk is a simulation of the moment recorded in the famous photograph of the flight of the Wright Flyer (often retrospectively referred to as Flyer I or 1903 Flyer). This flyer was the first successful powered aircraft, designed and built by the Wright brothers. They flew it four times on December 17, 1903, near Kill Devil Hills, about four miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, U.S. Today, the airplane is exhibited in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Visit Virtual Kitty Hawk in Blue Mars Virtual Kitty Hawk in Blue Mars Video Walkthrough"}
{"text": "Computer history starts in 1623, when Wilhelm Schickard built mankind's first automatic calculator. Schickard's machine could perform basic arithmetic operations on integer inputs. His letters to Kepler, discoverer of the laws of planetary motion, explain the application of his \"calculating clock\" to the computation of astronomical tables. The non- programmable Schickard machine was based on the traditional decimal system. Leibniz subsequently discovered the more convenient binary system (1679), an essential ingredient of the world's first working program- controlled computer, due to Zuse (1941). Top: Replica of the non- programmable Schickard computer. computer history speedup page for a list of the most important computer science breakthroughs since 1623."}
{"text": "Digital art and photographic art are not reproductions! A print of an oil painting is trying to create an exact replica of the original painting. It is copying something already in existence. A digital print is an original; it reflects that moment in time when it was created through the printing process. Once the digital image is printed; it is an original. Each printing of an image file creates a unique print that often reflects the artist\u2019s attempt to improve or vary the feeling or message of the image. The colors, saturation, size, paper, ink, and cropping may all be changed as the image is used to create prints. Many digital artists print their own work to control the creative process right through to the finished product. The process of laying the ink down on the paper is the moment that the image comes alive as a piece of art."}
{"text": "PLEASE HELP!! Physics coursework!! I have to use the formulas: v=\u221a2gh and t= \u221a((2s) \u00f7 a) once i have these i should be able to use 'd=s * t' to find the distance but it does not work. The experiment is investigating the range of a ball bearing released from an inclined track. The track is on a table 0.84m off the ground and the height from the track to one of the release points (0.6 metres along track) is 0.185m. This should work but does'nt and any help would be greatfully received. As quickly as possible please."}
{"text": "Taiping Rebellion's relationship with Qing Government and Colonialists. 2 pages with double space. Need in 12 hours. English native speaker only. I can write this but I can't do it for free! If you want to re-enter this as a hard question I would be glad to help you with further East Asian Studies/History related papers & responses! Content will be erased after question is completed. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we will email you a link to reset your password. Forgot your password?"}
{"text": "Each year on 1 May, the labour movement around the world celebrates May Day or International Workers\u2019 Day . The event has a long history in Western Australia, and a number of marches have been captured in photographs available in the State Library\u2019s pictorial collection. Some, including this one, are available online; there are others which have not yet been digitalised, but can be viewed on the third floor. The May Day Queen, 1962 Each girl is wearing a sash identifying them as a representative of a union."}
{"text": "posted by Tarissa . refer to a situation where you exert a force F on a crate of mass M, moving it at a speed v a distance d across a floor in a time interval t. The quantity F d/t is? a.)kinetic energy of the crate b.)potential energy of the crate c.)linear momentum of the crate d.)work you do on the crate e.)power you supply to the crate"}
{"text": "Click image for an enlarged view and more information. Disease cycle of ergot of grains caused by Claviceps purpurea. Fusarium head blight (scab) C10.7. Major outbreaks of Fusarium head blight (red) on wheat and barley in the United States from 1991 through 1996. Corn smut caused by Ustilago maydis Stinking smut (bunt) (Tilletia species) Gray mold, the \"noble rot,\" caused by Botrytis cinerea Get ALL the Latest Updates for CHANGING LANDSCAPES OF PLANT PATHOLOGY. Follow APS!"}
{"text": "The tomb of the Blessed Virgin is not far from the Gethsemane Grotto on the Mount of Olives. The Tomb of the Blessed Virgin is believed to be where apostles laid Mary to rest prior to her Assumption into heaven. While its exterior church was destroyed numerous times during invasions of Jerusalem, the crypt was left in tact. The cave church is decorated with hanging lamps as pilgrims make their way down the stairs into the tomb. The tomb was built as a mausoleum, with the outer structure enclosing an interior space known as an aedicule. The replica here at the Monastery was built in 1916 and dedicated on the Feast of the Assumption. The inside is home to a marble altar and a Byzantine style painting of the Madonna and child."}
{"text": "Definition: An abnormal curvature of a root or roots. Location: Any tooth in the oral cavity. Shape: Root tapering towards the apex with severe curvature. Internal: Radiopaque, same radiopacity as tooth structure. Number: May be single or multiple. Tip: Facial or Lingual curvature of the roots may be difficult to detect on a 2D image such as a periapical. Sometimes, this will have a target or bulls-eye appearance, but not always. (note the almost 90 degree curve of the lateral incisor) (note the mandibular first molar roots)"}
{"text": "Thursday, December 30, 2010 The 2010 Census: A Proud Moment for our Nation US Census Bureau: The 2010 Census: A Proud Moment for our Nation The census is a historical milestone that we encounter every ten years. The reveal of the total population count brings with it not only the numbers that help determine the amount of representation for your state but also the amount of federal funding your state will receive over the next ten years. As we come to the end of the 2010 Census, we can take pride in the huge accomplishment we achieved as a nation."}
{"text": "Image of India India has a mixed legacy when it comes to soft power, it went through periods of heights, plateaus and lows. Through out history, there was not a single country which had greater soft power than ancient India. Great empires outside the subcontinent held it with awe and admiration. India had international trade links right from Indus valley civilization. India was self sufficient and it always had a favorable balance of payments. It\u2019s spiritual philosophies, advances in mathematics, astronomy, surgery, herbal medicine had vastly influenced other civilizations. Continue reading India and Soft Power-2"}
{"text": "1. Fluid Balance 2. Fat absorption An immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. In order to function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue. Here is a link that will help you to understand more about the lymphatic system: Here is a video on how the body works according to our immunity: End of Chapter 19"}
{"text": "Grade 1 Math- Leaves Themed Subtraction Basic memorization of facts is needed in math used especially in higher math. Sharpen your youngsters memory by playing memory games as young as they possible. Games like puzzles, word jumbles, cryptograms and even repetitive reading. Exercise subtraction with first grader with this leaves themed subtraction worksheet. Click for Printing Tips"}
{"text": "The Hamilton Zoo ring tailed lemur habitat has a rock pool with waterfall. Lemurs are from Madagascar. The matriarchal species evolved in isolation, an example of founder effect. A lemur ambles over to sit in the sun after lunch, and is joined by two others. The chimpanzees lives in a leafy enclosure with climbing beams. Below is a top view. There were two indoor sleeping quarters. Maybe to separate the males and females? Platform with straw bedding connected by ropes Maybe the yellow container with holes are for food and enrichment on rainy days. The chimpanzees were outside. This is the winding path leading to them. The frolicking chimps carried blankets. There were posters showing their unique facial features. Too bad they were so far away."}
{"text": "You probably heard that the Incas didn\u2019t keep written records. However, they were using a knots to write things down! Quipu use a system of knots to \u201cwrite\u201d things down. The method used a long main rope, to which colorful shorter ropes were attached in a specific order. Up to ten different kinds of knots were tied into those shorter strings. Researchers assume that some of these talking knots were worn as a necklace. Nobody knows for sure how or where this kind of record keeping originated, but it\u2019s clearly very old and the Incas weren\u2019t the first one to use it. The oldest quipus found has been dated to a time between 2600 and 2100 BC! So far researchers are still puzzled to what was written in those necklaces."}
{"text": "Septic systems should be pumped every three to four years. Pumping prevents damage to the drain field from sewage and fats. Fats are insoluble, which means they do not stay in the water. When they get into the ground, they form a barrier around the drain field pipes and prevent them from leaching water into the soil. Once this happens, the drain field has to be replaced \u2013 often at a huge expense. If you are starting to get backups, you may want to schedule a maintenance appointment \u2013 and have a professional evaluate your system. This may include a basic visual inspection or it could mean that they\u2019ll run a camera through to make sure there are no roots in the line between the house and the septic tank. This will help your technician identify any septic tank problems and determine if there are blockages in the main vent."}
{"text": "Water and beverages produced with it enjoy great popularity. The consistent quality of the used \"water\" resource is a must. For years, the decreasing water quality, caused by factors such as environmental influences, the use of chemicals and their disposal, has been an explosive topic in the food and beverage industry. The use of ECA technology in the production and filling of alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages increases the product safety and results in improved CSB/BSB and AOX values in the wastewater. Other products from Beverage industry is assigned to following product groups: - Machinery and Installations for Filling and Packaging Beverages (662) - Operating and Laboratory Equipment, Process and Auxiliary Materials, Beer Refinement (699)"}
{"text": "Do you know how awesomely, mind-blowingly big things in space can get? VY Canis Majoris, a red hypergiant star, is 2.8 billion (yes, billion) kilometers in diameter. That\u2019s on the order of 1,800 times the size of our Sun, and is so big that it would take 1,100 years to circle it once in a commercial jet. That\u2019s big. Mind = blown."}
{"text": "Hunmin Jeong'eum is the basis of modern Korean written script. Some of the letters have become obselete, but they are included in the computer encoding for Korean, and thus, they are also found as glyphs in Unicode. When the new script was proclaimed, a version in written Chinese was written. In the Korean version, a mix of hangeul and Chinese characters were used, including the marks used for indicating the tones. See Taiffalo's site for the scans where the following text is taken from. He also includes scans in Korean hangeul as well. This page was created on Wednesday 23rd April 2003."}
{"text": "Play in pre-k or kindergarten can become an opportunity to explore measurement, as is the case in this classroom moment. Why is this important? Direct comparison of heights is a common feature of children\u2019s play. Notice how the teacher asks a few questions to focus the children on height differences such as Which one is taller? and Can you reach all the way up there? She is \u201cmathematizing\u201d their natural interest, not taking over their play. Common Core Alignment Measurement and Data More"}
{"text": "What is a soliloquy? (From Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) Lines in a drama in which a character reveals his or her thoughts to the audience, but not to the other characters, by speaking as if to himself or herself. \"I'll answer by doing the Highland fling or the sailor's hornpipe; and you \u2014 well, let me see \u2014 oh, I've got it \u2014 you can do Hamlet's soliloquy.\" \"Hamlet's soliloquy, you know; the most celebrated thing in Shakespeare. Ah, it's sublime, sublime! Always fetches the house.\" From Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."}
{"text": "In economics, capital goods refer to real products that are used in the production of other products but are not incorporated into the new product (these are termed Consumer Goods). They are often called fixed human-made means of production. Capital goods include factories, machinery, tools, and other buildings. They are different from raw materials which are used up in the production of goods. Capital goods are different from financial capital. Whereas capital goods are real objects owned by individuals, governments, and other organizations in order to get a positive return of some sort from production, financial capital refers to pieces of paper (or other kinds of promises) that represent claims on these types of goods and on other sources of promised future income."}
{"text": "In the case of autosomal dominant genes, a single abnormal gene on one of the autosomal chromosomes (one of the first 22 \"non-sex\" chromosomes) from either parent can cause the disease. One of the parents will have the disease (since it is dominant) in this mode of inheritance and that person is called the CARRIER. Only one parent must be a carrier in order for the child to inherit the disease. Review Date 2/15/2016 Updated by: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team."}
{"text": "Alternative Title: Geospiza scandens Learn about this topic in these articles: ...This rate indicates population stability. Any number below 1.0 indicates a decrease in population, while any number above indicates an increase. For example, the net reproductive rate for the Galapagos cactus finch ( Geospiza scandens) is 2.101, which means that the population can more than double its size each generation."}
{"text": "Queues And Variation This activity is intended for later high school years and introduces students to the importance of studying variability in systems. This feature Anscombe\u2019s quartet but also some basic queueing theory. An activity during which students are introduced to game theory by playing - Asks students if they have played a game before. - Ask them what a game is with a goal to arrive at the following 3 components: - Explain the rules to the two thirds game (handout copies of the forms). Ask students to play once. - Go over rationalisation (using diagram) that the rational play is for everyone to play 0. - Play again. - Describe the 2/3rds game and potentially show the video. - Split class in to 4 groups and play a round robin tournament with 5 - Discuss results and refer to results of tournament. - Return to results of the 2/3rds game."}
{"text": "Here are some facts about the 1500s: Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May,and they still smelled pretty good by June. However, since they were starting to smell,brides carried a \u201cbouquet of flowers\u201d to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married. Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, \"Don't throw the baby out with the bath water!\""}
{"text": "Read for 30 minutes for fun!Clean up your Science notebook by stapling or taping the Cicada papers into the space where we left room. Read the rest of the Three Sisters Garden paper and take notes on what you need to do to finish your garden. You can add more info in on what you've already learned and done. Remember, the more you do, the better your Science notebook will be. Remember to bring Tale of Despereaux to school."}
{"text": "On this day in 1949, English supermodel and fashion icon Lesley Hornby (later nicknamed Twiggy) was born in the northwest London suburb of Neasden. Twiggy was known for her slim figure, androgynous look, large eyes with long lashes and short hair. Her mother, a factory worker in a printing firm, taught her to sew as a child, and she used the skill to make her own clothing. Recently, Twiggy launched a clothing line and blogs for HSN. This \u201cBird on Twig\u201d quilt was hand pieced, appliqued and quilted in Michigan in the 1950\u2019s by an unknown quilter. The owner, an antique dealer from Eastpointe, Michigan who purchased the quilt, documented it during the Michigan Quilt Project. View this quilt on The Quilt Index to read more about its history, design and construction. Be sure to use the zoom tool for a detailed view. Posted by Amy E. Milne Executive Director, Quilt Alliance"}
{"text": "Wolf Facts \u2013 70 Uncanny Facts About Wolfs Facts about wolfs Wolf pubs are born blind and deaf. Pubs become fully mature at 10 months of age and can hunt on their own from then. Wolves\u2019 communication skills are important for the survival of the pack. Wolves have many means of communication including howls, whine and whimper, growl and bark, yelp and snarl. A pack maintains a territory and marks its territory by urine, scratches, droppings etc. Wolves are excellent swimmers. Wolves move around their territory, about 40-50 km a day. Wolves are very intelligent animals. The average lifespan of a wolf is 6 to 8 years in wild, and 16 years in captivity. The entire pack is responsible to take care of the young."}
{"text": "On a recent environmental subsurface exploration job in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Geo-Hydro used a Membrane Interface Probe (MIP) to monitor soil contaminates. The MIP has the ability to measure soil contaminates in real time as the probe is pushed down through the soil. The probe is a semi-permeable membrane incased in a stainless steel screen. The screen is heated to accelerate diffusion of volatile organic compounds as it is advanced into the soil. As contaminates found in the soil volatilize, they pass through the membrane and are carried to the detection device by a carrier gas. A log is produced with detection levels shown at their respective depths in the soil. Geo-Hydro utilized this device and took confirmation samples when spikes of contaminants were found. Below are pictures."}
{"text": "Patterns with Negatives:Number Patterns with Negatives Subtraction patterns leading to negative numbers, patterns starting with negative numbers and multi-step patterns that may cross zero. Number Patterns with Negatives Prior to this set, the number pattern worksheets have worked exclusively in the set of positive integers. The number patterns on these worksheets allow for transitions across zero and therefore include negative numbers in the sequences (both in the problem and in the additional values students are intended to supply as part of the answer.) These are great practice worksheets to reinforce negative number concepts and build familiarity with moving across the zero on the number line using basic addition and subtraction operations."}
{"text": "You have to learn the alphabet before you can write beautiful sentences. As with writing, when you\u2019re enameling jewelry, you have to learn the colors you are working with and what they can do before you can create beautiful pieces of enamel jewelry. The individual colors are your enameling letters. Get to know them. In this short video tutorial, Ricky Frank demonstrates how to create an easy-to-use enamel color sample board. Taking this step before you start working with enamels will allow you to see what each color looks like after it has been fired. It will also allow you to easily move the colors around, playing with which color combinations look best together. Ricky, a master enamelist, has been using this method in his own enameling work for decades. His simple tips and tricks will make the process quick and easy."}
{"text": "The North American Aerospace Defense Force is a joint organization of Canada and the United States that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and defense for the two countries. It is often abbreviated to NORAD. NORAD's mission is to monitor the movement of all objects in satellite orbit around the Earth and the analysis of satellite reconnaissance photographs. Located deep within the Cheyenne Mountain of Colorado. it is said that it can keep operating even after a direct attack by a nuclear missile. - For more information, see: North American Aerospace Defense Command"}
{"text": "The first global terrorism index finds that incidents of extreme violence are on the decline worldwide. The index is produced by an independent nonprofit, the Institute for Economics and Peace. The study says that terrorist incidents peaked in 2007 after increasing every year in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in 2001. But terrorism fatalities have decreased by 25 percent since then. The index ranks 158 countries over the past 10 years. Only 31 of them have not experienced a terrorist attack since 2001. The index lists Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan as the countries most affected by terrorism last year. India is the fourth-most-affected nation. The research says North America is least likely to suffer from terrorism while Western Europeans are more likely to encounter a terrorist attack."}
{"text": "Meaning: \u201cPledge; hostage.\u201d Nicknames: Hom, Homie Detail: A Greek name derived from homeros meaning \u201chostage\u201d or \u201cpledge\u201d. Homer was the Greek epic poet who wrote the \u2018Iliad\u2019, about the Trojan War, and the \u2018Odyssey\u2019, about Odysseus\u2019 journey home after the war. This name is borne by the cartoon father on the television series \u2018The Simpsons\u2019. - Homer (English, Ancient Greek) - Homeros (Ancient Greek)"}
{"text": "One of the Twelve Apostles. In their Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke mention him only once, simply in listing the names of the twelve. In John's Gospel he is named several times as \"Thomas, known as the twin.\" The disparaging sobriquet he has borne through the centuries, Doubting Thomas, he earned in the familiar story of his refusal to believe that the resurrected Christ had appeared to the other Apostles unless he could examine the marks of the Crucifixion (John 20:24-20). Another incident in John's Gospel reflects great on Thomas for strong faith and courage. When Jesus told the Apostles that he would return to Judaea despite the threats against his life, Thomas said to the others, \"Let us go, too, and die with him\" (John 11:16)."}
{"text": "Diphtheria is a bacterial disease spread mainly by exhaled water droplets and occasionally through infected skin lesions. It can be fatal if left untreated. Travellers are at risk when mixing closely with the local population in most developing countries. If they are likely to be at risk, travellers should ensure they have had a Diphtheria vaccine within the last 10 years. |Age of Use||Doses Required||Schedule||Time Before Travel||Booster Required| |10 years+||1||-||Up to day before*||10 years|"}
{"text": "Rail shipments allow cost effective movement of goods with less stress on the State's highway system as well as fewer emissions and less energy use. Major commodities shipped by rail include petrochemicals (including plastic pellets and crude oil), construction materials, food products, raw materials and finished goods for manufacturers. New Jersey has approximately 1,000 miles of rail freight lines serving customers large and small. Our state is served by short line regional and national railroads. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has a vital interest in preserving and improving the rail freight part of its transportation network. NJDOT supports New Jersey's economic activity by providing a strong, multimodal transportation system that makes rail service available, safe and effective for as many businesses as possible through the following programs:"}
{"text": "Soil Testing Lab. Experiment - Go to Soil and Water Testing Lab home page and find the reference on how to do analysis for Organic Matter. - Turn in a report on how to collect soil samples and explain how the soil and water testing lab will analyze the sample for organic matter. - Explain the importance of organic matter in controlling erosion. - Explain how the Soil and Water Testing Lab will analysis a soil sample for texture analysis and water content and why a farmer would have his soil analysised for these characteristics. - Search the internet including NMSU for information on soil testing. and list the links and a description of each link."}
{"text": "Alternative Titles: methane-producing bacterium, methanogen Learn about this topic in these articles: production of methane ...of the global carbon cycle but of importance in local situations and as a renewable energy source for human use. Methane production is carried out by the highly specialized and obligately anaerobic methanogenic prokaryotes, all of which are archaea. Methanogens use carbon dioxide as their terminal electron acceptor and receive electrons from hydrogen gas (H 2). A few other substances..."}
{"text": "A Faraday cage is a cage or enclosure that protects sensitive electrical equipment from electrostatic interference. It is made of grounded meshed wire or parallel wires.Continue Reading The cage channels electricity through the mesh and provides constant voltage on all sides of the enclosure. The electrical current does not flow into the cage because the difference in voltage is the measure of electrical potential. The cage's conducting material distributes the electrical charges so that they cancel the effect on the inside of the cage. The Faraday cage is used to protect electronic instruments from electrostatic discharges and lightning strikes. The cage was invented in 1836 by English scientist Michael Faraday. Some examples of Faraday cages are microwave ovens, elevators, coaxial cables, USB cables, booster bags and airplane passenger compartments.Learn more about Electricity"}
{"text": "HOW IS ADENOVIRUS INFECTION SPREAD? Adenoviruses are spread like the common cold. The viruses can be spread from person to person via coughing or sneezing. People may also become infected by touching something with adenovirus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. For example, adenoviruses can be transferred to a doorknob when an infected person sneezes into his/her hands and then touches the doorknob before washing. Germs can also be spread if an infected person sneezes or coughs onto tabletops or other items that might be touched by other people. To prevent the spread of disease, it is important to practice good health habits."}
{"text": "THE BROTHERS GRIMM All of us at some stage in our lives have probably read something from these two guys. During 19th century two German brothers made a name for themselves for writing folklores. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm became famous as Brothers Grimm for their contribution to traditional folk tales. They had diversified interest in the world of academia as they worked as cultural researchers, linguists, lexicographers, folklore collectors and writers. Clancy's comment: Mm ... Amazing collection. I wonder how many of our stories will still be read in a hundred year's time."}
{"text": "Gravity! Simple, fun, and the foundation of so many science concepts. This science game uses things from around the house. Kids can experiment with the speed of the spiders by raising or lowering their end of the string. First cut the pipe cleaners for the legs, then glue onto the inside of one bottle cap. Glue another bottle cap to the otherside to make a sort of sandwich. Not pictured above, are some pom balls for the head\u2026 glue on a pom ball with some eyes. Next glue a small piece of the straw to the back of the spider. Thread some string through the straw for the races! Add a bit of string and some short sticks for the \u201chandles\u201d and let the races begin!"}
{"text": "6th grade science posted by Abigail on . I am having trouble with getting focused on WANTING to do my schoolwork. I want good grades and I am just not motivated!! Few of uswant to do schoolwork. Unfortunately, learning anything new requires a great deal of effort. The only time learning comes really easy is when you just rehashing previously learned information. For me, if I can realize how I can personally use the information, I become more motivated to learn the material. Here are some study hints than might make learning easier. I hope this helps. Try looking at what you want to get done and make a checklist so that you can keep track of what you want to so, and what's already done. In between things take little breaks. Soon the breaks will get shorter & shorter, and then you can just crank it out."}
{"text": "The fastest-warming place on the planet today is the Arctic. This is confirmed by temperature records, as well as the testimony of the Sami people of northern Norway, who live very close to the environment. Listen to these people talking about the changes. The Sami have noticed that it has become much warmer in winter, with even rain in December, and also it is much windier. The thickness of the ice on frozen rivers is much reduced, and trees are starting to grow on the tundra, affecting the ability of reindeer to dig in the snow for lichen in winter."}
{"text": "Behavior and reading impact a student\u2019s ability to learn. The MIBLSI model promotes the strategic integration of behavior and reading supports within a multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) framework. One element of MTSS is the continuum of practices provided for students across three tiers. Find tools and resources for implementing behavior and reading supports and interventions in each tier. The information found here supports information provided at our training sessions. Teachers and school administrators should use this section as a reference when introducing MTSS into their schools. A triangle is used to illustrate the broad base of tier 1 supports gradually narrowing to the targeted but more intensive tier three supports. Tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 supports are also known as universal, secondary, and tertiary supports respectively."}
{"text": "For today\u2019s prompt, take a word or two invented by William Shakespeare, make it the title of your poem, and write your poem. Click here for a link to some words coined by Shakespeare, who was baptized on this date in 1564. If the link doesn\u2019t work, here are a few: advertising, bloodstained, critic, dwindle, eyeball, hobnob, luggage, radiance, and zany. He invented more than 1,700! Dark dwindles from lintels supporting space As colors of daylight polish the sky Where we bear witness to God's gift of grace Stunning the ages with Time's newborn cry Out on that line sealing heaven to earth Hope's newness blushes, God brushes the air With celebration, ah, hail the glad birth Into this cradle of dirt, hurt, despair ...Mercy's allotment metes from dark, daylight Who but our God can move midnight this way? Dawn's birthplace blushes as His love ignites Time's newborn offspring; we call it Today"}
{"text": "- servant is part of the Basic English 850. - A servant is someone who works for a person or for a family, doing things like cooking and washing. Often the servant lives in the house where they work. A servant works for the same family all day. - This rich family has three servants working for them in their big house."}
{"text": "Disruption of bacterial cells is required for releasing biological molecules from within the cells for various biological applications. Ultrasound technology has been widely used for such cell lysis applications. Ultrasonic disruption is based on cavitation, the creation of cavities in cell suspension. These cavities or small bubbles of dissolved gases or vapors arise from the alteration of pressure in liquids. The bubbles are capable of resonance vibration and produce vigorous eddying or microstreaming leading to mechanical stress that effectively lyses cells. Diagenode\u2019s Bioruptor\u00ae sonicaton device uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to disrupt cells for biological, chemical, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications."}
{"text": "ANKARA, Turkey \u2013 Turkey's prime minister says relations with Germany will be harmed if the German parliament votes to describe the killing of Armenians last century as genocide. Historians estimate that up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks around the time of World War I, an event viewed by many scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century. Turkey disputes the label and says the toll has been inflated, and considers those killed as victims of a civil war. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Wednesday that a vote on the issue in Germany's parliament on Thursday was \"nonsense\" and added that the deaths were \"ordinary\" events during war conditions. However, Yildirim said Turkey would not annul a deal with the EU on curbing migrant flows over the Armenia vote."}
{"text": "Basic questions with graphic answers. Tuesday, 10 March 2015 Why are people different colours? We evolved in Africa, so why did some human populations become pale? click here and the post will open in a new window Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest"}
{"text": "No commodity nor animal in the natural world has served man so well and so much as the horse. By virtue of their dexterity and sociability, horses formed the economic and military lynchpins of many empires. Although many nations understood the significance of having an ample supply of horses, the best horses were often thought to come from Spain and Asia. Nomadic tribes on horseback were feared for the deadly speed and flexibility their warriors had. Horses also had a vital non-belligerent role as well: the Persians (formerly a nomadic tribe themselves) used of horses in the chaparkhaneh, a courier system which can be considered the world's first postal service."}
{"text": "Our Experimentation Engine drives learning with evidence, by empowering researchers to: 1. Run A-B Experiments Partners can deploy randomized experiments in a few clicks to measure effectiveness of app design or changes to our platform, like different personalization algorithms or AI mentoring. They can also measure the results of real-world interventions, like a curriculum or nutrition program. 2. Measure Outcomes Immediately Our embedded software automatically assesses students on a range of educational indicators and can combine data it collects with predictive analytics to monitor almost any learning outcome. 3. Deploy What Works, At Scale Our system integrates successful experiments and deploys them at scale, so children benefit immediately from cutting edge research and innovation."}
{"text": "1. Give each student 5 dried beans. Ask them to examine the beans and choose the \"Best\" bean. Don't give them any other information. 2. After 5 minutes, have some or all of the students to explain how they chose their \"Best\" bean. 3. Relate the beans to people by asking the following questions: a. Are all of your beans the same on the inside? b. Are all people the same on the inside? c. When we eat the beans, do all the beans taste the same? d. Imagine you are hanging off a cliff and are desperately clinging to a few blades of grass that are pulling loose from the ground. Suddenly, a hand appears from above to rescue you. Would you wait to see what that person looked like before you reached for help? e. Is one bean better than another? f. Is one person better than another?"}
{"text": "As America was expanding in the 1780s, the founding fathers realized that open access to secure and private communication among its dispersed citizens was critical to forming political groups and holding free elections without fear of retribution. The U.S. Constitution empowered Congress \u201cto establish post offices and post roads,\u201d the most common form of telecommunication (communication over a distance) in 1789. The founding fathers provided the necessary infrastructure to \u201cbind\u201d the growing nation together through communication and commerce. Thereby, the Post Office Department (now the U. \"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds\" Many Americans consider that phrase to be the motto of the U.S. Postal Service, showing the dedication of not only carriers, but the entire postal network to...Read More"}
{"text": "This video demonstrates the shear strength of a standard construction nail, compared to a deck screw. The screw snaps off after a couple twists, but the nail remains intact and in the wood after multiple twists. This test clearly shows that nails are the better choice for structural construction framing where joints and lumber can shift and twist. But don\u2019t write off screws altogether. They have stronger holding abilities (tensile strength) than nails and can draw pieces together. The best example for when to use a nail versus screw is building a deck. Nails are used to attach the joists to the deck framing, and screws are used to fasten the deck to the frame."}
{"text": "Deep Scaling / Root Planing is an effective way to stop gum disease from progressing and getting worse. The procedure cleans between the gums and teeth up to the roots. The procedure requires the use of a local anesthesia to numb the gums and roots of the teeth. Scaling involves removing tartar and plaque from the surfaces of the teeth whereas Planing smoothens the surface of the teeth and removes any infected tooth structure. This process gets rid of bacteria in the pocket between gums and teeth and provides favorable conditions for the gums to heal."}
{"text": "Toxicology is a known systematic discipline surrounding both basic and applied matters. Generally accepted as a definite scientific field its ideologies have been valued for centuries. The injurious or toxic effects of certain substances, mainly current in minerals and plants or transmitted venomous animals, have been known since primeval times. Toxicology as a discipline has advanced from pharmacology. Pharmacology and toxicology both study the effect of chemicals on living organisms and have often used identical methods. However, fundamental differences have developed. Years ago, only the dependence on dose of the studied effects separated pharmacology and toxicology. - Human and health toxicology - Pharmaceutical toxicology"}
{"text": "Onboard diagnostic systems (OBDs) are found in almost every car these days, providing a very rich set of information about parameters like coolant temperature, RPM, and the like. The information about all these parameters lets us define the state of the vehicle by diagnosing each and every aspect. Here's a guide to getting started with OBD development using your chosen MCU. First, a quick overview. OBD-II is the protocol that works in most of our cars that date back from a decade ago until now. It's particularly widespread in cars made in Asia, where almost all makers support the protocol, but it is a global protocol and used in cars worldwide. You can find more on OBD here. Click here to read the rest of this article on Microcontroller Central."}
{"text": "The terms \u2018critical\u2019 and \u2018reflection\u2019 are sorely misunderstood in education. Being critical is often misinterpreted as being negative. \u2018Reflection\u2019 is also frequently distorted to mean \u201creflect on what you are doing wrong\u201d. Too often the students that we teach give negative feedback when asked to be critical. So to counter act this, educators initiate strategies such as \u20182 stars and a wish\u2019 and SWNI (strengths, weaknesses, new ideas). These strategies are designed to make reflective practices a more positive experience for students. It teaches them that being critically reflective is not just a negative activity, that it is important to be positive and give feedback to help improve or make something better."}
{"text": "According to Vastu basements should ideally not be built under the entire house. It is best that the basement should only be in the northeast side of a house. It can also be located on the east side of the house. The floor of the basement should slope downward towards the northeast. The walls should be at least 3m (9 ft) high. The basement should be painted white or light colours. The heater, water heater, or electrical panels should be in the southeast corner of the basement. Ventilation should be made in basement. Therefore, a basement should not be used for living as far as possible. Basements are also not good places to conduct business. The basement effects will be improved if one-fourth of the basement is above ground. Heavy equipment can be kept on the south and west sides of basement."}
{"text": "i need to get help with this problem worked out showing work y =-x+3;(-2,-2) using these vocabulary words please reciprocal, origin, ordered pair, x-- or y - intercept, and slope please help (-2,-2) is ordered pair x intercept =-3 since -3+3=0 y intercept = 3 since y=0+3 reciprocal of 1 is also 1 Content will be erased after question is completed. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we will email you a link to reset your password. Forgot your password?"}
{"text": "FC: With economic competition came dislike and even racial suspicion and hatred. Such feelings were accompanied by anti-Chinese riots and pressure, especially in California, for the exclusion of Chinese immigrants from the United States. The result of this pressure was the Chinese Exclusion Act, passed by Congress in 1882. This Act virtually ended Chinese immigration for nearly a century. As the following documents suggest, there were many opinions about this issue. 1: this is a stop point where the chinese were stoped in california. they were not treated fairly here. 2: these are bandits that made it to america, some chinese accually came to make money and then they would go back home with the money they made."}
{"text": "Welcome to Second Grade! Now is the time to help your child learn the basics. As your child moves through second grade, expect him/her to show an interest in books, to begin reading independently and to rely less on adults for help. As a parent or guardian, you are your child's first teacher. You play an important role in helping your child meet the high academic expectations that Saint Paul has set for all children. Think of the work your second grader is doing to meet these expectations as \"stepping stones.\" If your child can successfully do the work expected in second grade programs now, he or she will be ready for the challenges of third grade."}
{"text": "|This theme article is a stub. You can help Wikiquote by expanding it.| - A scratch is nothing but the back-cueing that you hear in your ear before you push it out to the crowd. All you have to know is mathematically how many times to scratch it and when to let it go -- when certain things will enhance the record you're listening to. For instance, if you're playing a record with drums -- horns would sound nice to enhance it so you get a record with horns and slip it in at certain times."}
{"text": "1. capable of burning or corroding by chemical . 2. sarcastic; cutting 3. of, relating to, or denoting light that is reflected or refracted by a curved surface 4. Also called: caustic surface . a surface that envelops the light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface 5. Also called: caustic curve . a curve formed by the intersection of a caustic surface with a plane 6. (chemistry) a caustic substance, especially an alkali Everything topsy turvy In the caustic picture Which world is real?"}
{"text": "viernes, 21 de marzo de 2008 An international team of scientists, including a former Museum curator, discovered the partial skeleton of 3.2 million-year-old \"Lucy\" in 1974. Formally known as Australopithecus afarensis, the remains of this species of human ancestor have provided valuable clues as to when and why humans began to walk upright and evolve larger brains. Visitors can see a cast of the original skeletal materials and reconstruction of what Lucy\u2019s full skeleton might have looked. The original bones were returned to Ethiopia. La fuente aparece en el enlace de arriba."}
{"text": "The Santa Maria are larger than the Nita Maria but smaller than the Yonta Maria. Their sails are arranged the same as the Nita Maria, with a black sail with the Jolly Roger in front, two sails in the middle, the top of which contains its name, and a sail in the back. The ship, like its two counterparts, is based on the Santa Maria, the main ship of Orlumbus' namesake Christopher Columbus on his first voyage. Incidentally, this class shares the exact same name as the historical ship. \"Ni,\" \"San,\" and \"Yon\" mean two, three, and four respectively, indicating how the Santa Maria is in the middle of the order."}
{"text": "Scientific name: Patiriella vivipara Distribution: endemic to south eastern Tasmania Description: This small orange-yellow seastar has a maximum arm radius of 15mm. It is pentagonal in shape and is one of the smallest seastars found in the world. Habitat: sheltered rocky shores, low intertidal zone Ecology: Live-bearing seastars are grazers, feeding on the microscopic algae growing on rocks in the intertidal zone. They are slow moving and occur only in sheltered bays where the wave action will not dislodge them."}
{"text": "This book supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to teach primary mathematics across all areas of the curriculum. Focused on teaching a more integrated and inclusive curriculum, the text draws out meaningful cross curricular links and embraces the latest thinking and current good practice. It begins with a section on teaching mathematics, covering the strands of the curriculum, and goes on to offer guidance on the use and application of mathematics more generally across subjects. The effective use of data is examined, as is using mathematics to enhance learning, and case studies and activities are included throughout. Primary Mathematics Across the Curriculum Teaching of a specific subject"}
{"text": "What is a complex sentence? A complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. An independent clause (unlike a dependent clause) can stand alone as a sentence. Types of dependent clauses include relative clauses (I kicked the boy who pinched me), adverb clauses (I am going home now because I have a curfew), and noun clauses (I don\u2019t know what to do next). - I prefer to read books that are bestsellers. - Because my alarm did not go off this morning, I was late to work. - Leave while you can. Complex sentences can get a little confusing when we start throwing around dependent and independent clauses. Can you recognize a complex sentence?"}
{"text": "Last Updated May 20 2014. All material copywrite protected. PINCHERRY Prunus pensylvanica The Pincherry is a small, upright oval shaped tree which is valued for its fruit and its bright orange fall colour. It occurs naturally at sunny dry edges of clearings. Small Tree: Height 5m (18ft). Foliage: Green leaves are long narrow and pointed, course textured. Flowers: Small white flowers are produced freely. Quite showy. Fruit: Small bright red cherries are born freely in small corymbs. Great for jellies and wines. The birds like them too. Fall Colour: Bright orange. Comments: This is a native plant which should be used more. Its shape, fruit, and fall colour make it very special. Unfortunately, it does have a tendency to sucker."}
{"text": "Crossbeams is a toy, developed by electrical engineer Charles Sharman's company Seven:Twelve Engineering, that can itself be used to design and put together a wide variety of toys including complicated toy cars and helicopters. The Crossbeams are essentially small tube-shaped bits of plastic, some of which are curved or bent at one end while others are straight. These pieces join together in two steps -- first with a regular male/female connection in which one piece slots into the other, and then with a twistable ring that secures the joints against stress. In addition to being a toy creator, Crossbeams can also be used to create usable household objects such as trash cans, bookshelves and more, and is sure to encourage creativity in design. More Stats +/- Motorized Toy Attachments Kid-Friendly 3D Printers Quirky 3D-Printed Toys 3D-Printed Monster Toys"}
{"text": "A large upland region on Mars over 1800 km across, centred at +1\u00b0 lat., 113 \u00b0W long.; also known as the Tharsis ridge. It includes the three giant volcanoes Ascraeus Mons, Pavonis Mons, and Arsia Mons, each of which rises to about 20 km high. Tharsis is over 9 km high at the bases of these volcanoes and reaches over 11 km high at Noctis Labyrinthus, a complex network of fractures at the western end of the Valles Marineris. Subjects: Astronomy and Astrophysics."}
{"text": "The Arakan forest turtle (Heosemys depressa) is an extremely rare turtle species which lives only in the Arakan hills of western Myanmar. The Arakan Forest Turtle was believed extinct (last seen in 1908), but in 1994 was rediscovered when a few specimens turned up in Asian food markets. Like most Asian turtles, it is collected yearly as a food source or for \"medical cures.\" Only a handful of these conservation reliant turtles are in captivity, and their status in the wild, which is dubious at best, is listed as critical. In 2009, scientists discovered wild Arakan Forest Turtles for the first time in history in an elephant sanctuary in Myanmar."}
{"text": "This is a great lesson written by Lisa Johnson @ComputerExplore. It is interesting how she always gets her students to use a series of apps and that the apps are always just the tools and not the reason for the lesson. This is a good example of how a teacher uses the appropriate technology to get their students to delve into their own learning often using tasks that reference Bloom's Taxonomy as the basis for a deeper understanding. Read full lesson: This lesson would be just as effective in an Art class where instead of writing the students were asked to create a drawing, painting or mixed media work with the same prompts. It could be used in a History class or even a Social Studies class with images from a historical event or different cultures you are studying. This really is a versatile concept from Lisa."}
{"text": "The Coriolis Effect The rotation of the Earth causes an interesting phenomena on free moving objects on the Earth. Objects in the Northern Hemisphere are deflected to the right, while objects in the Southern Hemisphere are deflected to the left. The coriolis effect thus tries to force winds to shift towards the right or left. The coriolis effect can at times cause winds to blow back up the pressure gradient. The coriolis effect and pressure gradient work against each other. Pressure gradient pushes winds outward, while the coriolis effect moves winds to the right or left. Often these two forces reach a balance, causing winds to blow sideways along the pressure gradient, not getting any further out from a high pressure or closer to a high pressure. This type of wind is known as a geostrophic wind."}
{"text": "rule of law Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary - (law) The doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it. - (law) The maxim whereby governmental decisions are made by applying known legal principles. The doctrine that no individual is above the law"}
{"text": "Walk Again Project A paralyzed person wearing a brain-controlled robotic exoskeleton has made the first kick at the 2014 soccer World Cup in Brazil. The exoskeleton allowed the person to take a step and kick a ball by translating electrical signals from the patient's brain into action. The successful kickoff to the competition is a big step in turning paralyzed people's dreams of walking into reality. For more on human exoskeletons, read SN's Mind to motion feature. Credit: Raffi Zack/YouTube"}
{"text": "When people are didactic, they're teaching or instructing. This word is often used negatively for when someone is acting too much like a teacher. When you're didactic, you're trying to teach something. Just about everything teachers do is didactic: the same is true of coaches and mentors. Didactic is often used in a negative way. If you heard that a movie is overly didactic, that's probably not good. Most people want to see a story and be entertained when going to the movies, and if it feels like the movie is just telling you what to think, that's didactic in a bad way."}
{"text": "The diet of the seven star flying squid, Martialia hyadesi, from the South Georgia sector of the Scotia Sea was described from stomach contents collected in winter (June) 2001. Diet was dominated by the hyperiid amphipod, Themisto gaudichaudii, fish (nine species, mainly myctophids) and cephalopods (mainly cannibalism). The absence of krill, Euphausia superba, and the presence of larger myctophids in the diet are discussed in terms of seasonal and annual prey availability. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this journal to your organisation's collection. * Views captured on Cambridge Core between September 2016 - 22nd June 2017. This data will be updated every 24 hours."}
{"text": "|This article is a stub. Please help Sciencemadness Wiki by expanding it, adding pictures, and improving existing text. Paramagnetism is a magnetic state where atoms align themselves to an externally applied magnetic field. In the absence of a magnetic field, the atoms do not retain their alignment due to excessive thermal vibration, in contrast to ferromagnetic materials, which do. Consequently, paramagnetism is often observed in heated ferromagnetic materials."}
{"text": "Find a spider by... webs and egg sacs Habronestes hunti | (Identified by Barbara Baehr, Queensland Museum) female: about 14 mm| male: about 12 mm In retreats, which may be shallow burrows in the ground, or on/under leaves in eucalypt forests The toxicity of this relatively large spider is unknown so it should be handled with caution This species is not normally seen in association with any kind of insect-trapping web but prefers to ambush insects. Its preferred food is said to be ants. Distinguishing features of this spider are the pattern and colour of its markings and the circle of 6 eyes surrounding a central pair of eyes. Spiders with a very similar appearance: Storena formosa, Subasteron daviesae and Hetaerica scenica. Email Ron Atkinson for more information. Last updated 17 March 2010."}
{"text": "Analog hearing aids use a continuously varying electrical signal to produce sound. Digital hearing aids change the electrical impulses into binary code (zeroes and ones), and these numbers are analyzed by a microprocessor within the hearing aid. Using a set of algorithms, the microprocessors process the impulses, and transmit the energy to the speaker. Analog hearing aids offer fewer options than digital, and must be adjusted by an audiologist in the office, though there are manual volume controls on some models. Analog hearing aids are the least flexible, but often the least expensive hearing aids available."}
{"text": "Margot Lovejoy (2004) Digital Currents, Art in the Electronic Age This book is about the connection between art and technology and the cultural and social changes throughout history. It follows different art movements and there development around the world. This chapter refers to the machine age and especially photography and the moving image starting in early 1900s. It is a comprehensive read and the writer knows her art history. The images are relevant to the writing and break up the text quite well. The images alone give the reader something to think about as the text can get lengthy; however you don\u2019t feel like you get lost in the text as she uses plain English. It would be helpful if the writer gave a short explanation about each movement as she wrote about them as it would help the reader. The writer presumes the reader is knowlegable about art history."}
{"text": "Of and Off 'Teaching Of and Off' is an 8 slide KS2 PowerPoint presentation focusing on spelling skills and homophones. This Powerpoint lesson explains the difference between of and off and teaches pupils how to use of and off in the correct context. English Teaching Resources (Spelling): Of and off includes the following activities: 1. Of and off definitions and examples. 2. Consolidation of understanding activity (complete the sentences). 3. Peer assessment task. English Teaching Resources (spelling): Of and off can be used as a starter activity, incorporated into a lesson or developed into lessons on wider spelling rules and homophones. For a preview of English Teaching Resources (spelling): Of and off click on the PowerPoint images. Our Price : \u00a32.99 / 3 Credits"}
{"text": "Buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is known as hydrocephalus. Causes can include head injuries, strokes, infections, tumors, and bleeding in the brain and can occur at any age. Hydrocephalus can permanently damage the brain, leading to impaired physical and mental development. Treatment usually involves surgery. Related Journals of Hydrocephalus Trauma & Treatment, International Journal of Neurorehabilitation, Journal of Neurological Disorders, Journal of Neurology & Neurophysiology, Journal of Neurological Disorders, Experimental Neurology, Frontiers in Neurology, Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience, Functional Neurology"}
{"text": "This PowerPoint can be used as a preview or review of the basic unit of all life. The slides start with a question to think about and discuss. The next slide shows possible answers. Students are encouraged alone or as a group to make labelled drawings and take notes. What are cells? What is the cell theory? What are First Cells (Prokaryotes) and True Cells (Eukaryotes)?"}
{"text": "Citizenship: meanings and expressions A great deal of conceptual work has been done on the nature of rights and the definitions of citizenship. However, little work have been done that explored how poor people perceive their citizenship rights, and how they act on these perceptions in different settings. The work of this group, which was convened by Naila Kabeer, helped to elucidate the 'seeing like a citizen' perspective that has distinguished thethe Citizenship DRC's resarch. Zed Books: London , 2005 IDS Working Paper No. 169, Institute of Development Studies: Brighton , 2002 IDS Working Paper No. 258, Institute of Development Studies: Brighton , 2005"}
{"text": "This is an Environmental Science PowerPoint with Fill In the Blank Notes for students. I have left this document FULLY EDITABLE for your convenience! The description of this PowerPoint and the topics that it includes are shown in the short Preview provided with this listing. There are 61 total slides in this presentation. I will be placing an entire year's worth of PowerPoints with Fill in the Blank notes for Environmental Science on Teachers Pay Teachers. Please be looking for further work to be added. Keywords: geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, seismic waves, earthquakes, seismologists, crust, mantle, core, lithosphere, asthenosphere, plate tectonics, earthquake hazard, volcano, ring of fire, water erosion, wind erosion"}
{"text": "|About Us | What's New | Search | Site Map | Contact Us| grisaille (gri-ZAI, ZAYL) noun A painting in tones of a single color, especially gray, to represent objects in relief. [From French grisaille (grayness), from gris (gray).] An example: Odalisque in Grisaille by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. \"And the tenants-only restaurant and bar on the uppermost floors -- with their muted grisaille tones, baroque silver staircase surrounding a cylindrical glass elevator, and 360-degree views of all London -- are almost too perfect to believe.\" \"Mr. Okshteyn's large, grisaille photorealistic pictures are technically impressive, especially the ones made from graphite.\" Nature can provide for the needs of people; [she] can't provide for the greed of people. -Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)"}
{"text": "Outside of the classroom, there are plenty of activities geared towards fostering the growing leadership and cooperation skills in your children and students. From contrived treasure hunting escapades, to the general, time-tested physical activities, setting up a friendly and competitive atmosphere leads naturally to a system of rewards for achievement. It\u2019s important to focus on the fun your kids will have, and not emphasize the skill necessary to come in first \u2013 although this is a natural aspect of every game. Ideally, the activities you choose will involve both physical and mental aspects of behavior. Many of these activities will work for students of ages 4 to 11."}
{"text": "Included are 5 reading comprehension questions for 17 chapters in the I survived: The Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 novel by Lauren Tarshis!! ANSWER KEY INCLUDED!! Every question lists the Common Core Standard that it is addressed to which are Reading Literature and Language Standards. These are rigorous questions that require the students to really use the text for the basis of their answers. This is great for novel study, whole group, literature circles, assessment, and guided reading groups!!"}
{"text": "These resources are designed to introduce proofreading marks to struggling learners. A great visual and hands-on packet for 1st and 2nd graders, it includes a Proofreading Poster (color and b&w available) as well as Proofreading Sentence Strips for hands-on learning. -- Proofreading Marks Poster (color) -- Proofreading Marks Poster (b&w) -- Hands-on Proofreading Strips (color) -- Hands-on Proofreading Strips (b&w) -- 3 Fix the Sentences (worksheets) -- 2 Fix the Paragraphs (worksheets The Hands-on Proofreading Strips work great as Learning Centers. Students can use the accompanying Square Proofreading Marks to place on the sentence strip as needed. If you choose to laminate the strips, students could also use a dry-erase marker instead or with the Square Proofreading Marks. 5 Worksheets are included to give extra practice to students on using proofreading marks."}
{"text": "Queen Charlotte was queen consort of Great Britain from September 8, 1761 to November 17, 1818. The City of Charlottesville was named for her. |This topic is well-covered by the wikipedia article Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz| |This biographical article is a stub. You can help cvillepedia by expanding it.| |This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources (ideally, using inline citations). Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.|"}
{"text": "Review of Various Aspects of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) Technology Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is essentially a wireless method of identification of physically placed objects in a certain state space. It is the most emerging technology these days which is becoming the alternate for barcode. Hence this technology is receiving lot of attention comparatively over past few years. RFID technology is used to automatically identify any item or a package. Automatic identification can be done with the help of RFID Tags and RFID Reader units. An RFID tag contains the transponder that can transmit wireless information over short distance. This information is then received by the device called RFID Reader and further processed through middleware infrastructure. Billions of RFID tags are successfully installed worldwide."}
{"text": "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia See also: Category:Italian Empire templates. |Wikimedia Commons has media related to Colonialism of Italy.| This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total. - \u25ba Italian colonisation in Africa (4 C, 12 P) - \u25ba Former Italian colonies (11 C, 14 P) - \u25ba Events in the Italian Empire (2 C) - \u25ba Italian colonial governors and administrators (2 C, 30 P) - \u25ba History of the Italian Empire (3 C) - \u25ba Italian Eritrea (8 P) - \u25ba Italian Empire-related lists (8 P)"}
{"text": "The common tody-flycatcher or black-fronted tody-flycatcher (Todirostrum cinereum) is a very small passerine bird in the tyrant flycatcher family. It breeds from southern Mexico to northwestern Peru, eastern Bolivia and southern Brazil. The common tody-flycatcher is a tiny, big-headed bird, 9.5\u201310.2 cm (3.7\u20134.0 in) long, weighing 6.5\u20136.8 g (0.23\u20130.24 oz), and with a long, flattened, straight black bill. The upper head is black, shading to dark grey on the nape and dark olive-green on the rest of the upperparts. The usually cocked tail is black with white tips, and the wings are blackish with two yellow wing bars and yellow edging to the feathers. The underparts are entirely yellow. Sexes are similar, but young birds have a greyer upper head, buff wing markings, and paler underparts. source"}
{"text": "This paper outlines how different segments of the Grand Canal were built in the Ming and Qing periods. The Ming government decided to rebuild the canal because of the complications of long-distance trade between northern and central China during the 14th century. Monthly Archive: May 2015 Chieftains into Ancestors describes the intersection of imperial administration and chieftain-dominated local culture in the culturally diverse southwestern region of China. The authors contemplate the crucial question of how one can begin to write the history of a conquered people whose past has been largely wiped out."}
{"text": "The purpose of this guide is to make it easier to navigate the Library Psychology Resources. Sections include books, periodicals, websites, and citations. The following guide was produced by Professor Bruce Seger and Co-Edited by Professor's Mary Ann Miller and Marya Shepherd. Psychology Definition: The science of mind and behavior. The mental or behavioral characteristics of an individual or group b : the study of mind and behavior in relation to a particular field of knowledge or activity Merriam Webster Dictionary"}
{"text": "Friday, January 18, 2013 Bring Up the Bodies This story follows one of the men most instrumental in transforming Henry VIII and his reign, Thomas Cromwell , the man who dedicated his life to the study of the king and how to fulfill the latter's wishes and desires. The story covers only a nine month period but concentrates on the three weeks in which Henry's second wife, Anne Boleyn, is arrested, tried and executed for treason. Fascinating perspective and read! Reading Wolf Hall first allows a better understanding of the Tudor reign and Thomas Cromwell's early years. Fascinating perspective and read! -Aurora 1. A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel 2. Winter King: Henry VII and the Dawn of Tudor England by Thomas Penn 3. The Royal Stuarts: A History of the Family That Shaped Britain by Allan Massie"}
{"text": "Hagen Aqua-Glo Fluorescent Aquarium Bulb promotes plant growth. Photosynthetic growing lamp. Stimulates plants. Promotes color highlights in fish. Hagen AQUA-GLO Fluorescent Bulbs Accentuates fish colors and promotes plant growth. Ideal for freshwater and planted aquariums. Made in USA. To achieve appropriate lighting, a general rule is to have a range of 1 to 3 watts of light per gallon of water in your aquarium, subtracting 10-15% of the tank volume to account for volume of materials inside the tank. Adequate lighting range = (1 to 3 watts/gallon) - (10%-15% of tank volume) For planted aquariums, the quantity of light for faster growing plant species should approach a minimum of 3 Watts per gallon."}
{"text": "What is Edugarphics? Edugraphics or education graphics are the visual representation of education information produced specific for the purpose of fostering learning. They combine visual elements such as images, colors, and instructional content together. Edugraphics may be a history timeline, process, instruction or a story intended to simplify the educational theory or concept. \u201cEducation + Graphics\u201d = Edugraphics Why Edugraphics are used? - They help students learn faster and easier. - They help students engage more if the content is appealing to them. - They are more interesting and attention capturing. - They simplify and visualize a complex concept. - They help students stay focused on the lecture or material."}
{"text": "Instruction of Totalitarianism/WWII always falls around Valentine's Day. This \"Speed Dating\" activity is a fun way to incorporate the holiday into the curriculum. This activity is one of those \"highlights\" that kids talk about all year. Students are assigned a leader pertinent to World War II: Winston Churchill, Francisco Franco, FDR, Emperor Hirohito, Adolf Hitler, Douglas MacArthur, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Hideki Tojo. They research their leader using two graphic organizers (provided). Then, they participate in \u201cspeed dating.\u201d They get to \u201cmingle\u201d with other leaders and complete a corresponding chart. 2 graphic organizers to focus research PPT slide for Speed Dating background Speed Dating Chart"}
{"text": "A rise in the number of cases of swine flu that are resistant to Tamiflu has raised fresh doubts about the effectiveness of the controversial drug. Research presented in Australia today also revealed that these strains of flu appeared in patients who had never been treated with the drug, which means the strains were passed from person to person. Britain has spent more than \u00a3500 million stockpiling Tamiflu as a precautionary measure to combat an outbreak of swine flu. However, the drugs company Roche, which makes Tamiflu, has been accused of withholding evidence that suggests it is barely more effective than paracetamol in treating swine flu. Although doubts were first raised by the British Medical Journal in 2009, Roche has yet to publish the entire\u2026"}
{"text": "Influenza A virus (IFAV), Influenza B virus (IFBV) and Influenza C virus (IFCV)belong to the family Orthomyxoviridae and used to be included among the myxoviruses. All of their virions contain single stranded, negative sense, segmented (7-8), RNA (ssNSRNA) genome.Choose subtypes and segments to browse targeting microRNAs! Influenza viruses are divided into 3 genera determined by the ribonucleoprotein (RNP) antigen: A - This group is the cause of epidemics and pandemics and has an avian intermediate host (IH); B - This group causes epidemics and has no IH; C - This group does not occur in epidemics and causes mild disease. In contrast to influenza A viruses, which infect humans and a wide range of other animals, there is no evidence that influenza B viruses infect other hosts besides humans and seals[Pedro Pechirra et al., 2005]."}
{"text": "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (also known as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen) is an English traditional Christmas carol. The melody is in Aeolian mode. It was published by William B. Sandys in 1833, although the author is unknown. Like so many early Christmas songs, this carol was written as a direct reaction to the music of the fifteenth century church, in Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas. However, in the as-yet earliest known publication of the carol on a circa 1760 broadsheet, it is described as a \u201cnew Christmas carol,\u201d suggesting its origin is actually in the mid-18th century. It appeared again among \u201cnew carols for Christmas\u201d in another 18th-century source, a chapbook believed to be printed between 1780-1800."}
{"text": "The 14th Amendment: It\u2019s kind of a big deal. Today in 1868, the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. It covers citizenship (children of non-citizens born on U.S. soil are citizens from birth), equal protection under the law, and other issues, many of which were raised by the end of the Civil War. The 14th was the groundwork for a number of landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, and U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, pictured above. Wong Kim Ark, the son of Chinese immigrants who was born in the U.S., was denied rentry into the U.S. after a visit to China. He sued, and won, in 1898: SCOTUS reaffirmed his citizenship, making him one of the earliest Asian American citizens."}
{"text": "\"The world would be a much better place if only everyone would simply do exactly as I say.\" -- Gore Vidal Early technological progress owed much to the English firm of Broadwood, who already had a reputation for the splendour and powerful tone of its harpsichords. Broadwood constructed instruments that were progressively larger, louder, and more robustly constructed. They sent pianos to both Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven, and were the first firm to build pianos with a range of more than five octaves: five octaves and a fifth during the 1790s, six octaves by 1810 (Beethoven used the extra notes in his later works), and seven octaves by 1820. The Viennese makers similarly followed these trends, however the two schools used different piano actions: Broadwoods were more robust, Viennese instruments were more sensitive.piano lessons Post a Comment"}
{"text": "The story behind the creation of Verdi's opera \"A Masked Ball\" is just about as interesting as the drama on stage. Verdi based \"A Masked Ball\" on the assassination of a Swedish king. But given the the political climate of 19th century Europe, authorities were nervous about the opera's subject matter. So censors forced him to change the setting to colonial Boston and reduce the rank of the leading character from king to governor. The Minnesota Opera opens its season with a production of \"The Masked Ball,\" restoring the original Swedish setting and characters. In a conversation with Minnesota Public Radio's John Birge, Verdi expert and scholar Philip Gossett says that \"A Masked Ball\" is a remarkable combination of comedy and tragedy."}
{"text": "On June 5, 2017, Mike Groenewold, Park Horticulturist with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will present a program about Pollinators at Calamus Outfitters at 7:00PM. Many people may have observed that bees, butterflies and other pollinators are currently in need of help as their numbers are declining dramatically. Some people may not realize how important these insects are to our existence. We rely on pollinators to help plants produce many of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat. In fact, we can thank pollinators for nearly one out of every three bites of food we eat. Extension is committed to helping Nebraskans know more about creating resource- and energy-efficient rural and urban landscapes, protecting and managing water resources, properly managing insect and wildlife pests, and more. Active in all 93 counties and at communityenvironment.unl.edu"}
{"text": "\u2022 (v. t.) To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrument; to pierce, open, or loosen, as if with a spade. \u2022 (v. t.) To get by digging; as, to dig potatoes, or gold. \u2022 (v. t.) To hollow out, as a well; to form, as a ditch, by removing earth; to excavate; as, to dig a ditch or a well. \u2022 (v. t.) To thrust; to poke. \u2022 (v. i.) To work with a spade or other like implement; to do servile work; to delve. \u2022 (v. i.) To take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore. \u2022 (v. i.) To work like a digger; to study ploddingly and laboriously. \u2022 (n.) A thrust; a punch; a poke; as, a dig in the side or the ribs. See Dig, v. t., 4. \u2022 (v. t.) A plodding and laborious student."}
{"text": "International Year of Biodiversity Robert Porter Allen April 24th, 1905 to June 28th, 1963 American author and conservationist recognized for saving the whooping crane from extinction by discovering the nesting ground of the sole remaining flock near the Arctic Circle. He was a leader in having whooping crane habitats in Texas and Canada proclaimed as refuges. He helped establish a working protective plan for flamingos and recommended methods of saving the small surviving colonies of roseate spoonbills, thus helping to perpetuate the species. His monographs on the whooping crane, the roseate spoonbill, and the American flamingo are the standard authoritative works on these species. Many books by Allen are available at your local library."}
{"text": "Some parents may not know how to support their children in school. These parents as children may have had an unsuccessful school experience where they felt frustrated and even ashamed of their personal educational outcomes. Understanding that these parents may not have the knowledge on how to navigate the educational system to the advantage of their children, identify what does Hjalmarston suggest? Do you agree with Hjalmarson's characterization of the problem and her categorization of parents? Hjalmarston believes strong intergenerational correlations exist between problems of their children in school and lack of parental involvement to solve these problems. While categorizing these parents as bad would be not helpful it is important that she highlights how these ... Discusses parents involvement in student education."}
{"text": "Dennis William Siahou Sciama FRS (18 November 1926 \u2013 18 December 1999) was a British astronomer and physicist who, through his own work and that of his students, played a major role in developing British physics after the Second World War. |This scientist article is a stub. You can help Wikiquote by expanding it.| Modern Cosmology (1971) - It has now become clear that the exploration of the Universe, as conducted by physicists, astronomers and cosmologists, is one of the greatest intellectual adventures of the mid-twentieth century. - Preface, p. vii - The reader has by now probably become accustomed to the reversals of fortune so common in astronomy. - p. 73"}
{"text": "Bridging the Racial Divide W.E.B. DuBois wrote in The Souls of Black Folk that the problem of the 20th century in America is the problem of the color line. With the Racial Disparities Jigsaw Mini-Unit, Teaching Tolerance takes on that hot-button issue. In this lesson plan, 8-12th grade students meet in small \"jigsaw\" groups to investigate historical racism and its impact on school segregation, the achievement gap, the income gap, and disparities in our healthcare and criminal justice systems. The lesson is designed to encourage students to \"explore structural aspects of racism\" and \"connect historical racism with contemporary social problems.\" Links to discussion resources are provided."}
{"text": "About this course: Most people know that electrically active cells in nerves, in the heart and in the brain generate electrical currents, and that somehow these result in measurements we all have heard about, such as the electrocardiogram. But how? That is, what is it that happens within the electrically active tissue that leads to the creation of currents and voltages in their surroundings that reflect the excitation sequences timing, and condition of the underlying tissue. This course explores that topic. Rather than being a primer on how to interpret waveforms of any kind in terms of normality or disease, the goal here is to provide insight into how the mechanism of origin actually works, and to do so with simple examples that are readily pictured with simple sketches and one\u2019s imagination, and then moving forward into comparison with experiments and finding outcomes quantitatively."}
{"text": "Amy does a textile decoration technique known as batik with pigment dyes and wax in her garage. She starts with white fabric and applies wax to save this color. The fabric is then dyed the lightest color and dried. Once the fabric is dry, more melted wax is applied and the new color in the next dye bath is repelled by the wax. This process is an ancient one that has been used in many different cultures. Wax is only one kind of resist used in textile arts. This process is repeated again and again until the colors are the right combination. The wax is then removed by ironing it off of the fabric and onto paper. The same process is used in making \u201cpysanki\u201d, intricate and colorful dyed eggs made in traditional Ukrainian designs using wax and dyes. At the end of the process, wax is removed from the eggshell using a candle and a soft cloth."}
{"text": "... >> Technology >> Information Technology >> Session Layer Definition: In the OSI Reference Model of computer network architecture, the third of seven layers, in which a virtual connection is established with a corresponding service at the same layer on another computer. (The connection is virtual because the link to the destination computer at this level is only apparent; the actual connection requires passing the data down the protocol stack all the way to the physical layer, where the data is sent out over the network.) Protocols at the session layer govern this virtual connection. Source: Pfaffenberger, Bryan. Webster's new world computer dicdtionary. London: Wiley, 2003. Print."}
{"text": "The knowledge base Good decisions are based on sound knowledge. In environmental decision-making, this means understanding the state of the environment and the drivers of environmental change, as well as tracking global responses to change. Data from individual countries can be collated to form worldwide information resources, which enable global targets to be set and progress towards them measured. At UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre we work with partners around the world to bring together, manage and keep updated several critically important global data sets. Our partners help us bring together national data in standard formats that can be compiled and compared with data from other countries."}
{"text": "- where does your knowledge come from? (sources, methods of verification) - how is your knowledge acquired? (perception, reason, emotion, language) - what are the potential problems with this knowledge? (bias, common sense, stereotyping) TOK is about identifying KIs in everything we know by questioning everything we know... Both in an essay and a presentation you should clearly state your KIs in the INTRODUCTION."}
{"text": "The presentations by Juliette Green stress play and interaction with the environment as vital opportunities for children to learn. Juliette holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Environmental and Resource Science as well as a Primary Education PGCE. She works for the website for the charity National Association for Environmental Education. She also authored the book 'Learning Outside of the Classroom series,' which highlights the benefits for young children and students who move outside of the classroom to learn and interact. She is currently a teacher in Birmingham. The presentations by Juliette Green draw from her career as an elementary school teacher, using firsthand experience to suggest alternate forms of learning in children, including the concept of moving the classroom outside."}
{"text": "A cookie is a custom file which is created in your computer when you access websites. The cookie contains sensitive data, which is used to validate you and authorize you for logging in to the website and it also contains other information which you have submitted to the site. To view all the cookies which are stored in Mozilla Firefox, Go to tools > options. Then go to the privacy tab and then under cookies click the show cookie button. Now the cookies dialog box appears where you can view all the cookies and remove unwanted cookies."}
{"text": "It seems that significant numbers of people wearing earphones are so absorbed in their music that they step into the path of oncoming vehicles. This will become an increasing problem when vehicles become electrically-driven. Today\u2019s invention offers improved safety for these people. It takes the form of a microphone mounted on the headphones. When other people see you about to step off the curb at a dangerous moment, they simply say the word \u2018HALT\u2019 or some other easy, universal keyword -even if they are across the street. The headphone system is programmed to detect and recognise this term and will at once issue a verbal warning to the wearer. This might say \u201cStop MrX\u201d or simply deliver a loud, simulated engine noise or screeching brakes to one ear. In this way, an individual can be more safe because of the vigilance of the crowd around him."}
{"text": "He was a King like many others in human history, Groomed to swim to glory in rivers of blood, guts and gore; Programmed to carve an empire out of human misery, And to sculpt his name for posterity out of human skulls. But, for the third king of the Mauryas, it was not destined to be so. The Kalinga genocide in 262 B.C made Ashoka see the river of red And realize with horror,sorrow and remorse, The grave folly,the wastage and the terrible human suffering; The million agonies caused by this mindless slaughter of war And the empty victory on the corpse-ridden battlefield. And then, through his heart rending anguish, The Light of Wisdom dawned on him; And then was born in him the True Emperor, A King-of-Hearts, a Creature of Compassion, The maker of Edicts,the pillar of Buddhism, \u2018Piyadasi\u2019, the Beloved-of-the-Gods."}
{"text": "Polyanthus is a common name for flowers part of the primula genus. They are known for being similar to Primroses, but unlike Primroses the flowers stand proud of the leaves of the plant. They are named Primula from the Latin primus meaning first, because they are the first flowers to appear in Spring. Polyanthus plants are known to be a natural hybrid between the cowslip (Primula veris) and the common primrose (Primula vulgaris). Polyanthus flowers come in a wide range of colours and shades. They are often admired for their bright multi coloured petals and ability to brighten up any garden."}
{"text": "189 years ago today, ship captain and seal hunter Captain Nathaniel Palmer was the first American to see Antarctica. Surprisingly enough, he was only 21 years old at the time. The United States' scientific research station in Antarctica, several natural landmarks, and two research vessels are all named in honor of Captain Palmer. Photographer Eliot Porter visited Palmer Station in 1976. The following are some of his shots of the landscape surrounding Palmer Station, Antarctica. Arthur's Harbor, Palmer Station, Antarctica, January 1976, dye imbibition print Arch Iceberg, Kristi Cove, Bonaparte Point, Palmer Station, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, February 1976, dye imbibition print Ice and Snowbank, Litchfield Island, Palmer Station, Antarctica, February 11, 1976, dye imbibition print Iceberg and Evening Clouds, Palmer Station, Antarctica, February 21, 1976, dye imbibition print"}
{"text": "June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. If you have had a senior loved one that has had a stroke or brain injury, you may be very aware of aphasia. Aphasia is \u201can impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write.\u201d Below are some great resources about aphasia: - What's New In Aphasia Research? - New Therapies to Help Stroke Survivors Recover Language Years After Injury - National Aphasia Association - Aphasia is a little-known, yet growing, health problem Freudenthal Home Health is always available to help you care for your senior loved one. From 10 minutes a day to 24 hours a day, from personal care to physical therapy to speech therapy and skilled nursing, from Medicaid to Medicare to private pay to Veterans, we have so many different options to consider. Please call Shelbe today at 816-676-8050."}
{"text": "The responsibilities and purposes of a Legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from bridge-crew on starships to ground combat. The violent nature of the Elite society likely demands that Legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of combat. A Warrior Cr\u00e8che is likely a type of Legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior cr\u00e8ches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard Covenant Fleets should any ground actions be needed. - The term Legion was originally used to describe an infantry unit in Ancient Rome; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately 4500 and 5200 soldiers."}
{"text": "A generation starship was a starship in which more than one generation passed and developed while on board during the ship's travels through space. In the 22nd century, the Leviathan generation ships were considered the only way to get mankind to colonise space. Unfortunately for the Leviathans, faster-than-light travel was invented at the same time that their prototypes were built. (AUDIO: Leviathan) From circa 10,000,000 to 10,000,700, the Ark, which travelled from Earth to Refusis II, was a generation starship, as numerous generations lived and died during the 700 year journey. (TV: The Ark) The Amandala was a generation ship which was set on a course to Galaxy Eight that the Eighth Doctor visited. (PROSE: Reversal of Fortune)"}
{"text": "Bardan Monastery or Bardan Gompa is a 17th-century Buddhist monastery, approximately 12 kilometres south of Padum, in Zanskar, Ladakh, northern India at the side of the Lungnak river. It belongs to the Dugpa-Kargyud monastic order and was one of the first monasteries of this sect to be established in Zanskar. The monastery also ran several smaller hermitages in the area. The monastery consists of a large Dukhang or assembly hall which has some grand statues of Buddhist figures and several small stupas in clay, bronze, wood and copper. |This article about an Indian religious building or structure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.| |This article about a Buddhist monastery or nunnery is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "Common grackle (purple grackle) This black bird is about the size of a mourning dove. Its black coloring shows blue, green, and purple iridescence in sunlight. Mature birds have a bright yellow eye. Females are browner and less shiny. Purple Grackles flock together by the hundreds, croaking and scolding. They are omnivorous ground foragers; not only seeds and insects but mice and even other birds make up their diet. They nest high up, often in coniferous trees. What brings it to the SBG? Food, cover, nesting sites. The SBG\u2019s open areas, shrubby places, and treelines are all attractive to the Common Grackle. Grass seed, perennial seed, and insect life are all abundant at the SBG. When can I see it? Mainly in spring and summer. Most range maps show that Common Grackles are year-round birds in central Pennsylvania, but they are uncommon in winter and their spring arrival is very apparent."}
{"text": "Thu, 26 June 2014 Nebtawyre Montuhotep IV the Invisible. \"A period in which no king reigned.\" This was the legacy of Nebtawyre Montuhotep IV, a king doomed to be forgotten. Why was this king shunted to the side? We explore the reasons, journeying out into the Wadi Hammamat once more, and then back to a kingdom experiencing the turbulence of a civil war. Dorothea Arnold. \"Amenemhat I and the Early Twelfth Dynasty at Thebes.\" The Metropolitan Museum of Art Journal 26 (1991)."}
{"text": "From the popular Vision Book Series of saint biographies by Ignatius Press . This book tells the story of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the order he founded, the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). Seriously wounded in battle, the soldier Ignatius had a profound conversion to Christ during his period of healing and recovery. He abandoned a promising career in the military and dedicated the rest of his life to the service of Christ and the Church. The book tells of his starting one of the most influential orders in the Church, his adventures, his many encounters with popes, kings, and emperors, and the great work the Jesuits did in spreading the Gospel. Recommended for 6th grade students. 167 pp. This title is also sold as part of the 6th Grade Vision Reader Set."}
{"text": "Holddown for Seismic Retrofit Seismic retrofit is a means of strengthening the supports of a structure by anchoring the base to the foundation by means of bolting. The brick wall in the photo is unreinforced masonry, which is vulnerable in earthquakes. We first shored up the wall for stability, similar to scaffolding, while we worked. In the photo you see the underside of a floor. The triangular metal brackets are holddowns that are bolted and epoxied to the floor and wall studs. The epoxy method creates a more durable bond than bolts alone."}
{"text": "If I am in an older classroom I will teach them how to create a weekly planner and plan time to study for test, quizzes, etc. I will do this because I know that distributed practice is much more efficient for memory than massed practice is. (239) Simple posters, in blue colour way, with a rhyme describing magic 'e' and, the alternative term used in some schools, bossy 'e'. Clearly laid out with examples for each vowel. Available in a choice of fonts. 72 unique Growth Mindset Notes encourage middle school and high school students to believe they can learn anything and help them develop the attitudes, habits, and work ethics that will help them persevere through challenges and succeed in all subjects and classes! Ready to print, cut, and go \u2013 implement growth mindset today with these notes!"}
{"text": "Nature's Calendar, plant morphology, moon phase phenology calendars, enoch calendar, French Republican calendar, month names, Wheel of the Year, ecological seasons What festivals and holidays have to do with Phenology and the weather and how you can celebrate phenological holidays. What is phenology? It is the rapt observation of our wondrous, phenomenal relatives, the flora and fauna, in their budding, blooming, breeding, migrating dances around the seasons.... Symbolic meaning of the Wheels of Time and Space that journey into phenology, ecopsychology, folklore and festival celebrations rooted in nature."}
{"text": "In general the main role of birds in the ecosystems is being agents of dispersion. Their ubiquoty make them useful as bioindicators, which is not a ecological role per se, but has been very useful to spread awareness about the importance of preserving our enviroment and the disastrous consequences of the overuse of some pesticides. - Agents of dispersal of plants, but also of other animals: thorugh their activities birds spread pollen and pollinate different species, seeds, and even animals (Even animals can be spread. Some wading birds relocate fish eggs that get stuck to their legs, thereby aiding in fish dispersal to other parts of a river or marsh). Songbirds spreading cereal seeds. Hummingbirds pollinating flowers."}
{"text": "1. How does Jane's first letter begin? Jane Austen writes to her sister, Cassandra, and recounts the previous night's ball. Jane was disappointed that Charles Fowle was not in attendance, but glad that her \"Irish friend\", Tom Lefroy was there. She praises Tom, mentioning that his only fault is his light-colored morning coat which she compares to Henry Fielding's \"Tom Jones\". She tells her sister about their brother Charles's scheme to get a lieutenancy, and jokes about the funny name of Cassandra's fianc\u00e9, Tom Fowle's, vessel. 2. Why does Jane thank Cassandra in her next letter? In her next letter, Jane thanks Cassandra for the letters she has received from her sister and Mary and wishes to see them sooner. She is flattered by her sister's commendation of her writing since Jane \"writes only for fame\". This section contains 3,212 words (approx. 11 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "Electronic video images may show a varying degree of detail. That is evidenced by the contrast between standard television broadcasts and those called High Definition (HD). Television was originally displayed on a Cathode Ray Tube or CRT (also called the \"picture tube\"). The CRT reproduced the image on its screen by shooting an electron beam horizontally at the rate of about 60 times per second. To a large degree, the number of horizontal lines determined how detailed the video appeared. The more lines, the smaller the lines, the greater the detail of the picture."}
{"text": "Depression symptoms can occur over a period of time, or in some cases, suddenly. This condition is experienced in a variety of ways. Some people may still be productive, but find that they have less energy, enthusiasm, or concentration; while others find it difficult to perform their daily activities or take care of themselves. Treatments for depression range from taking medications to psychotherapy, or include some combination of both. Psychotherapy helps the individual understand and process experiences, emotions, and behaviors, enabling them to cope with this difficult state. There is hope."}
{"text": "Specific gravity is a nondestructive test used as a quality control check of the consistency of formulation and processing of brake lining. The specific gravity and the range of specific gravity are peculiar to each formulation and, therefore, the acceptable values or range must be established for each formulation by the manufacturer. Specific gravity alone shows nothing about a materials in use performance. The specific gravity of sintered metal powder friction materials, particularly those which have steel backing members, is usually determined somewhat differently. Reference ASTM B 376. Purpose To establish a uniform procedure for determining the specific gravity of brake friction material. This technical report is being Stabilized because it covers technology, products, or processes which are mature and not likely to change in the foreseeable future."}
{"text": "What Topic Interests Your Young Scientist Most? Everything flows from here. Begin with the End in Mind! Get organized with the six week science fair projects time line. - Start with the date presentations are due. - Follow simple steps to back-map your schedule from the start date. Practice Designing and Conducting Investigations - Ideal prep for students as they ready for their own science fair project investigations. - Teacher guides and student sheets included for each lab."}
{"text": "Insects light reflectivity. Orb theory on mistaken identity of light anomaly pointing to insect. - Do insects reflect light in darkness? Yes they do reflect light and depending on the closeness of the insect they will take definate form. We captured 2 insect forms last night and they were amazing. 1) type of nocturnal insect and luminosity of reflection. 2) Gradual distancing of object from actual flash to check for luminosity degradation. 3) Depth perception on light anomalies. Maximizing Video evidence via light source. IR vs Black light. Distance, clarity and luminosity Audio equipment test Check for electronic interference from all variables Electronic and radio waves."}
{"text": "Preparation Guidelines: How to Read a Newspaper? One can read Hindu or Indian Express, 1 or 2 or 3 newspapers, take 1 hour or 1.5 hours or 2 hours, but the more important question is: How to read a newspaper? This question can be tackled by dividing it into 2 sub parts: - What articles to read in a newspaper? - How to read an article? And the answer to both these questions lie in the syllabus. In the preparation phase, if there is one thing that most importantly needs to be on your tips, it is the syllabus. What articles to read in a newspaper? Step by step methodology to be adopted: - Read the heading and try to place the topic of the article under the points of the syllabus for GS given by UPSC. Identify the GS paper it caters to and what heading it belong to ex: security, environment, governance, international affairs etc. - Have a thorough idea\u2026 View original post 891 more words"}
{"text": "Tomatoes can grow in two main ways: determinate (bush) or indeterminate (vining). Determinate tomato plants are more compact. When fruit sets the plant will stop growing\u2014usually at 3-4\u2019 tall\u2014and the tomatoes will all ripen on the plant at around the same time. These tomato plants don\u2019t need a lot of support. Indeterminate plants will stretch out on vines. They can stretch to about 6\u2019, but sometimes they can get up to 10\u2019 or more. These plants will need something to climb on for support. Indeterminate tomatoes keep growing until the frost comes, and fruits will show up throughout the season for a continuous harvest instead of all at once. Share this post - 0 comment - Tags: bush, climbing, determinate, indeterminate, staking, tomato, trellis, Uncategorized, vine, vining"}
{"text": "50 Things You Should Know About the Second World War Paperback by Simon Adams The perfect introduction to the Second World War, this book breaks down six years of conflict into 50 manageable facts. Each year of the war is introduced with a timeline featuring the key events and a map showing where the fighting took place and which countries were involved. All the major events and battles are covered as well as entries on the home front, weapons and the cost of war giving a comprehensive and international introduction. Events are recounted in succinct and easy-to-understand text while photographs bring the past vividly to life and fact panels provide facinating snippets of extra information. - Format: Paperback - Pages: 80 pages - Publisher: QED Publishing - Publication Date: 01/05/2015 - Category: History & the past: general interest (Children's/YA) - ISBN: 9781784930356"}
{"text": "\u00ab back to encyclopedia search results A scale for measuring acidity or alkalinity. The scale runs from 0-14; 7 indicating neutrality (below being acid, higher readings alkaline). Human saliva is about 6.3-6.4, and if mouth washes etc. are used it's important that they should maintain this balance. Clostridium botulinum (botulism) thrives in food if conditions are over 4.5, particularly in oxygen-free conditions (such as vacuum-packs). Here are a few typical food examples - Citrus Fruit 2.3-3.8 See 'Food Poisoning' If you enjoy cooking take a minute to look at \u2018Simon Scrutton French Cookery Classes\u2019 on Google \u2013 and learn how to make top class bistro-style dishes. Suitable for beginners upwards. Small classes."}
{"text": "Language is a tool and needs to be used as such. Researchers need to have a uniform language to advance ideas because differing language in the scientific community creates confusion. Confused about basic research versus translational research? Check out this 101-guide to help you understand the difference in these two fields of research. Citizen scientists are individuals that actively engage with the scientific world around them by asking questions, participating in and funding research, and self-education. Citizen scientists have the important role of observing the world around them and using this knowledge to benefit the work of professional scientists. Where can the families of children with neurological conditions find themselves represented in media? Sproutflix ensures that those with developmental conditions are the main representation."}
{"text": "- Learn about watersheds, from this website and other resources. - Follow local and national legislation that affects watersheds in YOUR community. Write to or call your local Senators and Representatives. ACOLT and ACWA. - Write letters to the editor of your local newspaper supporting watershed conservation and efforts to improve water quality. - Control erosion on - Ensure adequate buffers to aquatic areas during building and development. - Advocate land use/watershed planning in your community. - Limit non-stormwater - Encourage better site design. - Encourage Stormwater Best Management Practices in your community. - Participate in the development of watershed protection programs."}
{"text": "Photos of grapes are included in this gallery. Grapes are the fruits of grape vines. They have many uses and are therefore important agricultural crops. When grapes are dried, they are called raisins. Although grapes have a high sugar content, they are high in vitamin C and contain antioxidants."}
{"text": "1.Go to this WHO website: Look up the life table for Afghanistan. A.Plot the survival curve for males and for females. Briefly describe any differences or trends. B.What is the chance of surviving birth to age 60 for males and for females? C.If an infant survives to age one, what is the probability that the person will survive to age 60 (for both males and females)? D.What is the probability of a 40-year-old man surviving to age 60? A 40-year-old female? E. Compare the probability of a 20 year-old surviving 20 more years for both males and females. Briefly comment on any trends you may see from the answers to the above questions. This solution is provided in an attached .xls file. Graphs are included to further understanding of the problems, and probability is calculated."}
{"text": "How does energy from a power plant escape before it gets to its destination? How does that loss affect how much energy is available in your home? Improving efficiency at all points of the energy process can help to improve our overall energy outlook. Using this activity, help students to analyze how the energy obtained from a resource, travels to eventually power a lightbulb. By the end of the activity, students will be able to: 1. Create a bar graph showing the amount of electrical energy available in each step of the energy process, from source to destination 2. Draw conclusions about electrical energy 3. Formulate and write an argument explaining their observations and support it with evidence from the data For the full activity click here!"}
{"text": "Click on the elements of interest for more details, or make a new query . The numbers that are shown in the parentheses indicate how many of your word queries appear in each category. - fa-,-fess (talk, speak, say, spoken about) words: affability to professor (one matching result) - -crat, -cracy (govern, rule; power) words: ethnarch to xenocracy, part 2 of 2 (one matching result)"}
{"text": "How Women Advance as Business Leaders in LDR 300 According to research one way women can advance in leadership is By leading in a more democratic manner than men. Explanation: Extensive studies have been conducted about the unique traits of women as leaders in the workplace. By being more democratic than men, women have been able to rise up the corporate ladder at quicker rate. Both men and women respect leaders who can find common ground and avoid the creation of cliques in the workplace. As of 2016, the pay gap between men and women is closing in the corporate world. - Student: Cachorro Oso - Textbook: Leadership Concepts and Applications - Course: LDR 300"}
{"text": "Dog Disc Disease (IVDD), Five Steps Toward Preventing It by Keith Somers / Like Keith & Dog Wonders on Facebook Dog disc disease, or Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), effects certain smaller breeds of dogs called chondrodystrophoid dogs. They are at greater risk of developing the disease because of a genetic form of dwarfism. Those breeds could be Dachshunds, Corgis, Papillions, Basset Hounds, Miniature Pinschers, Beagles, Shi Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese and still others, however, Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) is particularly prevalent in Dachshunds. The disease effects the flexible discs made up of cartilage which cushions between each bone (vertebrae) of the spinal cord, extending from the base of the skull to the end of the tail."}
{"text": "posted by Vanda on . Electrons in a beam incident on a crystal at an angle of 30\u0366 have kinetic energies ranging from zero to a maximum of 5500 eV. The crystal has a grating space d=0.5 A\u0366, and the reflected electrons are passed through a slit .Find the velocities of the electrons passing through the slit. How many are these"}
{"text": "Reflecting on the text (Revelation 13) One of the most notable features of the book of Revelation is \u201cthe beast\u201d in Revelation 13 (actually there are two of them). Since the beast is a central aspect of John\u2019s work, we\u2019re going to spend two days discussing it. The first day will be Reflecting on the Text, focusing on meaning of Revelation 13. The second day will be Living What We Learn, focusing on the application of Revelation 13. Another way of looking it is that today we\u2019ll be discussing who or what John has in mind when he talks about the beast. Later we\u2019ll explore what John reveals about the beast, and how it applies to us. Because the beast is such a controversial topic, we need to start by laying out some guidelines for an answer. If we are going to have the right explanation, it must fit certain criteria. More specifically, our answer must correspond to the genres of Revelation."}
{"text": "WORKING WITH ANIMAL Shamanism, the world's oldest healing tradition, is found in all cultures on Earth. Shamans work with their allies--the animal spirits. Learn the wisdom of over three hundred of these spiritual teachers. Anubis, Egyptian god of the Dead, had the head of a jackal. Anubis guided the souls of the dead to the Judgement Hall of the Otherworld where the souls were weighed for truth on the scales of Maat. He was considered essential in the rituals of Isis and Osiris. Jackal's Wisdom Includes: Flamingo's Wisdom Includes: Goldfinch's Wisdom Includes: Dove/Pigeon's Wisdom Includes: Back to Main List of Animals"}
{"text": "Easter: May 2nd St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria and a great defender of the orthodox faith, throughout his life opposed the Arian heresy. By denying the Godhead of the Word, the Arians turned Christ into a mere man, only higher in grace than others in the eyes of God. St. Athanasius took part in the Council of Nicea in 325 and until the end remained a champion of the faith as it was defined by the Council. In him the Church venerates one of her great Doctors. He was subjected to persecutions for upholding the true teaching concerning the person of Christ and was sent into exile from his see no less than five times. He died at Alexandria in 373 after an episcopate of forty-six years."}
{"text": "When Ducks Unlimited talks about the science underlying their conservation efforts, that\u2019s frequently all that is said \u2013 that it\u2019s there. But that science is not something to be taken for granted, and the effort and time it takes to become useable information for guiding conservation programs should be appreciated. Here is one example of the complex path from question to answers, and it prominently features the Gulf Coast Prairie LCC's two Mottled Duck projects: developing a Decision Support Tool to target habitat restoration and evaluation of that tool, to ensure its accuracy. Read the Ducks Unlimited article: Putting science into conservation action: A Decision Support Tool helps DU target wetland and grassland conservation efforts to benefit nesting and brood-rearing mottled ducks."}
{"text": "When you pull up on the bicycle's handlebars, they pull down on you by Newton's third law. The short answer is that this downward force is ultimately transmitted to the pedals. Work Step by Step The long answer is that because you do not accelerate vertically, the net vertical force on you is zero. The extra downward force on you from the handlebars is balanced by an extra upward force from the pedals. If the pedals are pushing harder upward on you, Newton's third law tells us that you are pushing harder down on the pedals."}
{"text": ", significant detail , urban planning , digital photography , digital editing , urban revitalization This course explores photography as a disciplined way of seeing, of investigating landscapes and expressing ideas. Readings, observations, and photographs form the basis of discussions on landscape, light, significant detail, place, poetics, narrative, and how photography can inform design and planning, among other issues. Producer MIT OpenCourseWareAudio/Visual sound, colorLanguage English The class Web site can be found here: Sensing Place: Photography as Inquiry."}
{"text": "Q. How does a TV remote work? I know they use infrared light but that's about all. A. TV and other remotes generally use infrared light-emitting diodes to send out their signal. The LEDs are pulsed so that the signal can carry information. Different patterns of pulses are used for different functions. On the front of the TV, usually in the control area for the tuner, is a phototransistor or photodiode. The light pulses from the remote control and received and converted into electrical pulses. These pulses are amplified and shaped, then sent to a section of the tuner controller that decodes the pulse patterns and performs the selected functions in the TV. The fact that the light is pulsed helps to greatly increase the range of the remote, reduces battery drain, and helps make the system immune to interference from environmental light sources."}
{"text": "Answered By: Judith Jablonski Last Updated: Mar 24, 2017 Views: 191 The \"Little Green Books\" are the titles included in the SAGE Publications\u2019s Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences (QASS) series.The print version of the series uses green for all of the covers. These short books address advanced quantitative topics such as Meta-Analysis, Survey Questions, Q Methodology, Experimental Design and analysis, and specific Regression Models. APUS students and faculty have access to the complete set of Little Green Books which are located in the SAGE Research Methods tool. (Accessed via our Licensed Library Databases. Log in required.)"}
{"text": "Swing Dancing/Musicality< Swing Dancing You may have noticed on the dance floor that some dancers are able to perform moves which match changes in the flow of the music. These dancers haven't necessarily memorized the music -- most swing music actually has a regular and predictable structure. The chorus of most swing songs consists of 32 bars which as a whole follow an AABA structure. Each individual letter consists of four 8-count sections and the B letter has a different melody. The fourth 8-count section of each letter is often an ideal time to execute a break. If you have swing music available, try listening to it now and see if you can notice this structure."}
{"text": "Beth Schueller's Vocabulary and Spelling Online Resources Have fun learning the words of the week. - Math Facts Practice - Have fun drilling on math facts. - US State Games - Pick a state or the US. - Learn about Syllables - A great lesson with activities. - Word Roots - Games that teach word roots to unlock English. - Play Hig Pig (rhyming games) - The best free time word game. - Educational Games - Learning games for kids. - Build English Vocabulary - Games to build language skills. - Online Writing Courses - Time4Writing classes run eight weeks. - Online Interactive Curriculum - PreK-8th afterschool & homeschool subscription site."}
{"text": "This presentation is part of the IMI Seminar Series, Trinity term 2015. About this seminar This paper explores the added value and challenges of the timeline as a participatory technique in autobiographical migration research, reflecting on a case study of Afghan return migrants. The paper shows that asking participants to draw a timeline representing the course of their lives complemented their life histories as it visually showed significant periods or turning points in their lives. Drawing the timeline can also give participants more control over their own story and enables a more participatory means of data collection. Last, since interviewing can have a negative connotation for people who went through asylum procedures, timeline drawing released the pressure from more verbal methods."}
{"text": "Earth is experiencing more rapid changes now than at any time in the past ten thousand years. The Karp lab is investigating the resulting trajectories of change in biodiversity and Earth\u2019s life-support systems. Looking forward, a key challenge for humanity is to increase food production, while at the same time securing other vital societal benefits from rural landscapes. Meeting this challenge requires improved understanding of how agricultural practices affect yields, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Our research thus focuses on developing innovative solutions for reconciling conservation activities with food production practices. Our research program has five domains."}
{"text": "Spain\u2019s Empire in the Americas. Chapter 2 Section 1. Spanish Conquistadors. By the early 1500s, he Spanish had a firm foothold in the Americas . From Spain\u2019s island colonies in Caribbean, soldier - adventurers called conquistadors set out to explore and conquer the world unknown to them."}
{"text": "\u201cThis is the dry steamed duck made at the household of Hangzhou merchant He Xingju. Wash a fat duck and chop into eight chunks. Immerse the duck completely with sweet wine and autumn sauce in a porcelain jar and seal it well. Place everything directly in a dry pot to let \u201csteam\u201d over a low flame with not adding water. When it is ready to be served, the ducks meat should be as soft as mud. The dish takes the two incense sticks of time to cook.\u201d \u201cDry-steaming\u201d is quite similar to the cooking technique \u201cmen\u201d (\u60b6), which means that the food is covered, heated, and then allowed to cook through using the residual heat. From the recipe, we see that the temperature is probably quite a bit higher, almost like low temperature baking. (See Pork 12: Dry steamed pork)."}
{"text": "Definition of Ganda 1 : a member of a Bantu-speaking people of Uganda 2 : luganda Origin and Etymology of ganda borrowed from Luganda -ganda as in Baganda \u201cthe Ganda people, Luganda\u201d First Known Use: 1934 Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Ganda? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "A is above/over B. The snow came up above/over our knees. There s a spider on the ceiling just above/over your head. A is above B. (not A is over B ) A /\u2019s over B. There is cloud over the South of England. And we use over when one thing crosses another. (Across is also possible.) A is (moving) over/across B. Electricity cables stretch over/across the fields. The plane was flying over/across the Channel. - \u2018How old are you?\u2019 Over thirty.\u2019 He\u2019s over two metres tall. There were over fifty people at the party. But we use above in some expressions, particularly when we are thinking of a vertical scale. Examples are: above zero (for temperatures); above sea-level; above average. For the difference between over and across, see 4. For other meanings of above and over, see a good dictionary."}
{"text": "Frida Kahlo was born #onthisday in 1907. She is one of most internationally known Mexican painters. Throughout her life she suffered from many difficult events. She become permanently disabled after a bus accident. Before her accident she had not thought of becoming a painter, but while recovering she began to paint. With no former training her talent and vision is what we remember today. Image: Memory, the Heart, 1937 by Frida Kahlo"}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary hambone (plural hambones) - The bone at the center of a ham 2009 February 22, J. David Goodman, \u201cThe Night of the Foot\u201d, in New York Times: - Perhaps I was afraid of being laughed at if the mysterious item turned out to be a hambone, a distinct possibility. - (US slang, acting) A ham; an eager or inferior performer 1946, Radio Alphabet: A Glossary of Radio Terms, Hastings House, page 38: - HAMBONE \u2014 An unconvincing blackface dialectician. 2009 February 15, Rob Salem, \u201cWhen comedy geniuses unite\u201d, in Toronto Star: - Ferrell is the ubiquitous hambone, an affably oblivious man-child prone to shirtless prancing onscreen. - (music, dance) A certain type of dance that involves making noise with the body, especially by slapping parts of the body with one's hands - (bowling, informal) Four consecutive strikes. - (intransitive) To dance the hambone."}
{"text": "Tinea unguium is one of the common dermatology (skin) disease categorised under fungal infection. Tinea unguium is defined as fungal infection of nails resulting in deformed nails. - Causative fungus is trichophyton. - Tinea unguium is slow developing skin disease onset being insidious accompanied with itching and irritation. How the lesions look - Tinea unguium is usually asymmetrical lesion affecting the nails. Fungus enters the nail through free margins,nail bed is pushed up from nail bed due hyperkeratosis. Tinea unguium spreads towards root of nail. Nails become opaque ,brittle,deformed. - Chronic course takes time to cure. - Cure is very slow and uncertain. - CUREFACTOR: avoid cutting the edge nails to deeply,always keep your nails short as possible. - General hygiene and keeping the nails dry and clean. - Complete removal of nail in severely infected nail to avoid spread."}
{"text": "A computer program has been developed as part of the U.S. Geological Survey's national program of Regional Aquifer System Analysis (RASA) that generates input to ground-water flow models to enable them to simulate variable-density ground-water flow. Information required for the program's operation is: aquifer elevation, thickness, and ground-water density. Included in the report is a computer program for calculating ground-water density from aquifer depth, temperature, and dissolved solids concentration. The 60-page report describes the theoretical development and documents two FORTRAN programs used to generate the necessary flow-model input. An example for a symmetrical basin is fully worked out. Additional publication details USGS Numbered Series A model for the simulation of flow of variable-density ground water in three dimensions under steady-state conditions"}
{"text": "C.S.IMSA @ Springfield \u2013 Tuesday: Lift a Finger Our CSI team is well on its way to cracking the case! Today, the scientists-in-training delved into the study of fingerprints. They first fingerprinted themselves in order to learn about the different recognizable fingerprint patterns. Students then examined the fingerprint evidence collected from the crime scene and attempted to match it with prints collected later from suspects. Our investigators have had a busy two days, but there is more forensic science to be done before the culprit can be apprehended! Ask your student: What are the three characteristic fingerprint patterns? (loops, whorls, and arches) After two days, do you have any theories about the case?"}
{"text": "from The American Heritage\u00ae Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition - n. Music A note having, in common time, the value of four beats. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License - n. A musical note four beats long in 4/4 time. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English - adj. the note which represents a note of longest duration in common use; a semibreve. from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. See note,14. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. - n. a musical note having the longest time value (equal to four beats in common time) Sorry, no etymologies found. Sorry, no example sentences found."}
{"text": "Pharmacology/Alpha 2 agonists Alpha 2 receptors are located mainly on presynaptic nerve endings, as well as Beta cells of the pancreas. These receptors are inhibitory in nature. When Norepinephrine is released from the presynaptic nerve terminal, some circles back to bind with the Alpha 2 receptor. This causes feedback inhibition, thus reducing the amount of Norepinephrine released. Alpha 2 stimulation also results in inhibition of insulin release. Binding of Alpha 2 receptors is mediated by inhibition of adenylyl cyclase and a decrease in the amount of intracellular cAMP. Alpha 2 agonists include Norepinephrine and Clonidine."}
{"text": "is at full load, half load, and idling. When the locomotive is at a full stop, the plunger is at position (f). Figure 1.7. Fuel Injection Pump. c. Fuel filters. Since dust and grit in the fuel are the main causes of diesel engine trouble, the most important of all precautions is fitting efficient filters in the fuel oil supply line. The equipment is quickly ruined if fine particles of dust and grit are allowed to enter the fuel line; irregular running, loss of power, and poor"}
{"text": "Note: This article has done its job, and will be retiring soon. To prevent \"Page not found\" woes, we're removing links we know about. If you've created links to this page, please remove them, and together we'll keep the web connected. It helps you save time and avoid mistakes when you are typing a series of information. Type the first item in the series \u2014 January, for example. Drag the fill handle across the cells that you want to fill. To change the way that the cells are filled, click Auto Fill Options. Tip: To repeat the word January in the cells, click Auto Fill Options > Copy Cells. To have Excel automatically complete other kinds of lists, such as days of the week, start with the name of a day instead of the name of a month. To create your own lists, click Excel > Preferences, and then under Formulas and Lists, click Custom Lists."}
{"text": "- Use common substances and determine if they ionic or covalent . - Make a compound from two elements in this - Do this \"Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds\" Lab . - Try this \"Formula of a Hydrate\" - Make \"Candy gumdrops and toothpicks in this lab. - Have some fun while learning some chemistry dyeing tee shirts. This \"Chemistry is Groovy\" PowerPoint presentation explains the chemistry behind tie dyeing and give instructions for doing it and the \"Grateful Dyeing-an Introdution to goes along with it. For tieing instructions, go to \"Learn"}
{"text": "Check out the great job that Kynzi and Rose are doing as they \u201cRead to Someone\u201d this morning. Both girls have their eyes on the book, and they are sitting knee to knee, elbow to elbow (EEKK!) They know that if their partner is stuck on a word, they can use the words \u201cCoach?\u201d or \u201cTime?\u201d to see what their partner would like them to do. Each partner is reading with a quiet, expressive voice which, as you can see, means they are having a great time reading together! Reading with someone is a one of my favourite things to do. Grade 3\u2019s, who do you like to read with? What kinds of books do you like to read together? Are there any books you would recommend for the other families in our classroom?"}
{"text": "Young children love to talk about animals. Teach your baby the sign for the words cat and kitty in baby sign language with the following description and video. The sign is the same for both English words. Form the hand into the letter F of the fingerspelling alphabet. Mimic stroking the whiskers on a cat\u2019s face using the thumb and index finger of the F. Beyer, Monica. 2006. Baby talk: A guide to using basic sign language to communicate with your baby. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin."}
{"text": "A Great teachers assessment chart to evaluate and assist students in learning over 150 Vocabulary sight words that all first grade students should master. This chart can be copied and used as a study guide by parents as well as an assessment tool to assist teachers in knowing the skill level of each student at a glance. Paper size 8.5 X 14. Margin .50 (top, bottom, left, right) Set paper as landscape. Pages 13"}
{"text": "Simple CSS 2.0 Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a way to specify the styles of fonts and other page elements on your sites. It makes it easier for you to update styles too, because when done right, you only need to make a single change to update the styles on multiple pages and elements. Another bonus is that your visitor's browser needs to load less data per page, helping you reduce your data transfer usage while serving the same information. That means you'll be able to accommodate more site visitors without having to spend more on data transfer. Your pages will also load faster. To help you work with CSS, we've created a tool called Simple CSS, which runs on Macs, Windows and Linux. Simple CSS allows you to create cascading style sheets from scratch, and/or modify existing ones, using a familiar point-and-click interface."}
{"text": "GW was actually discredited science, nuclear power picked up after Chernobyl. Any biologists will tell you photosynthesis in the sea and land caps CO2. Which was twice as high in the warm Jurassic, 4 times higher in the 3 natural ice-ages. One lasted 650 million years. All life on Earth is supported by plants, bacteria and alae metabolising CO2 into carbohydrates, and excreting oxygen. The Cretaceous mass extinction happened as CO2 fell below 1ppm, and 90% of life on Earth died. It only recovered as animals evolved to breath in O2 \u2013 plant waste, and breath out CO2 \u2013 plant food. Global average CO2 static at a pre-industrial 2ppm. Our weather is made in the stratosphere \u2013 where CO2 does not reach. JT M.Eng"}
{"text": "diffusa or Centaurea diffusa Diffuse knapweed is a biennial weed. Flowers are usually white but are sometimes lavendar. Bracts below the flowers are reflexed and have bristles along the margins. Stems divide into many branches, giving mature plants a shrublike structure. Diffuse knapweed is a noxious weed that should be aggressively controlled."}
{"text": "Squares & Other Shapes with Josef Albers An introduction to shapes through the acclaimed designs of Josef Albers The influential art of Josef Albers is used to teach shapes in this stylish read-aloud board book, which takes children through Albers' range of geometrics, one artwork per page, beginning with squares and returning to them as a familiar refrain throughout. The variance of color, scale, and quantity adds to the richness of the visual arc, and the accompanying text provides a humorous and engaging commentary. Includes a read-aloud \"about the artist\" at the end. By Josef Albers Phaidon Press, 2016 Board book, 30 pages 7 x 0.6 x 8 inches We Also Recommend"}
{"text": "1. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits Similar word(s): maxim 2. (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident Sentences with axiom as a noun: - The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths."}
{"text": "Saturday, September 11, 2010 Education has always encouraged group projects for students to learn how to collaborate; a real world skill necessary for many scenarios, such as family units, work settings, etc... Prior to Web 2.0 tools, students had to work on their project during class time or had to make time to meet before or after school. This created a dilemma of where to store the project, who was responsible for the physical project and if the one responsible for the physical project was absent, how could it be completed? Web 2.0 tool Google Docs is a document sharing platform that allows multiple people access to one document and the abilities to edit it from any computer with an internet access. This tool solves the mentioned dilemmas and allows collaboration to be the focus of the project."}
{"text": "Over 20 million Americans have kidney disease, and the vast number are not aware of their condition. There are many acquired and genetic causes of kidney disease. The most common causes of progressive kidney failure in the U.S. are diabetes and hypertension. Investigators in the VCKD are undertaking cutting edge basic and clinical and translational research aimed at treating and curing kidney disease. Our goal is to inform and inspire patients, professionals, and the public about innovations in research, training, and personalized kidney care. You can find the members of the VCKD here, as well as find a listing of our subspecialty clinics. Donations to the VCKD will help us continue the fight to treat and cure kidney disease."}
{"text": "Whats The Weather Like In Miami? ||Weather is the state of the atmosphere, to the degree that it is hot or cold, wet or dry, calm or stormy, clear or cloudy. Most weather phenomena occur in the just below the stratosphere. Weather refers to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity, whereas climate is the term for the statistics of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time. When used without qualification, \"weather\" is generally understood to mean the weather of Earth."}
{"text": "From the American Historical Association: On April 14, 1865, just five days after the close of the Civil War, Elizabeth Keckly, a former slave and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, retold the story from the night of Lincoln\u2019s assassination, remembering how the First Lady\u2019s cloak was wet with blood. \u201cThe story of Lincoln\u2019s assassination fascinated an American public steeped in the sensationalism and sentimentalism of the Civil War era,\u201d and that fascination continues today. One of the Chicago Historical Society\u2019s prize artifacts is Mary Todd Lincoln\u2019s alleged cloak from the night of her husband\u2019s death. Is it really her cloak and is it really covered in Abraham Lincoln\u2019s blood? Together with Academic Technologies at Northwestern University the Chicago Historical Society has created Wet with Blood, an interactive website that explores the mysteries of Mary Todd Lincoln\u2019s cloak."}
{"text": "One of the best way to learn new things is through imitation. - Learning to play an instrument? Copy what your teacher does! - Learning to paint? Try painting in the style of a famous artist. - Learning to dance? Watch some videos on YouTube and attempt to replicate it in the comfort of your home. That\u2019s why, as I\u2019m trying to become better at infographics, I really appreciate Nathan Yau\u2019s guides over at FlowingData.com. Recently he had a great guide on how to create a \u2018treemap\u2019. I used slightly different variables (blog title, category, visitor time per post) and ended up with the following: It was a fairly straightforward process: - Export CSV from Google Analytics - Select and tidy up data - Fire up R and follow Nathan\u2019s guide - Tidy up in graphics program ***BONUS*** I knew this reminded me of something! Check out JDiskReport to visualize what\u2019s on your hard drive in treemap format! \ud83d\ude00"}
{"text": "Which of the following statements indicate(s) a good science classroom? (A) The leaners devise their own experiments and record their observations. (B) The learners observe the demonstration by the teacher and write its steps. (C) The learners are free to ask many questions (D) The teacher, along with the textbook, uses multiple resources to teach. (a) Only B (b) B and C (c) A, B and D (d) A and C"}
{"text": "Scientific Partners in Acoustics...dedicated to increasing and diffusing the knowledge of acoustics and its practical applications. It\u2019s a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing.\u00ae is a national public education campaign, developed by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, part of the National Institutes of Health. Noisy Planet is designed to increase awareness among parents of children ages 8 to 12 about the causes and prevention of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). With this information, parents and other adults can encourage children to adopt healthy hearing habits before and during the time that they develop listening, leisure, and working habits."}
{"text": "Library Ed. Blackstone Audio 1995 CS ISBN $55.95 Nine cassettes In 1610 Galileo trained his telescope on the heavens and observed that the stars are not fixed, nor do they rotate around a stationary Earth. In Jeff Riggenbach\u2019s reading, we witness the mercurial and brilliant Galileo trying to make his discoveries understandable to ecclesiastical authorities. Riggenbach conveys the drama of Galileo\u2019s capitulation before the Inquisition--a scene of conflict between documented observation and accepted belief so vivid it could easily have taken place in today\u2019s world instead of four centuries ago. Galileo\u2019s was an exciting mind in an era of discovery and tumult, rendered distinctively in Riggenbach\u2019s narration. J.H.L. \u00a9AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPT 96] Sign up to receive FREE email newsletters from AudioFile. Get audiobook recommendations and reviews straight to your inbox."}
{"text": "when a poor man decides to adopt a homeless child, he is called altruistic (altruism is an act of doing things selflessly). sometimes we are altruistic without knowing it. but did you know that even animals can be altruistic, too? in May 2005, a Border Collie nursed two newborn tigers at thee Heifei Zoo in China. In September 2006, a Dachshund in the United States adopted kittens. even birds do it. A Florida scrub jay was spotted to help its own species in breeding. fierce lions are joining the bandwagon of over 220 birds and 120 mammals and variety of other animals. such unexplainable behavior of animals actually reveals a flaw in Charles Darwin's Theory of natural selection, which states that \"animals behave in a competitive manner to be able to survive."}
{"text": "Lectures from the Allen Room and the Wertheim Study: George Romney Republican: The Rise and Fall of Mitt's Political Mentor From his 1962 election as Michigan governor until he withdrew two weeks before the 1968 New Hampshire primary, George Romney was a leading candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. But the successful auto executive who got into politics preaching nonpartisan citizen participation was overwhelmed by his inconsistencies and antagonized Republican colleagues--both conservative and liberal. Going beyond his \"brainwashing\" gaffe, author John R. Bohrer, a writer in residence in the Library's Allen Room, explores the political biography of the first Romney to run for president. For more lectures from the Allen Room, click here."}
{"text": "Puzzles/Logic puzzles/Knights, Knaves & Spies On the fabled Island of Knights and Knaves, we meet three people, A, B, and C, one of whom is a knight, one a knave, and one a spy. The knight always tells the truth, the knave always lies, and the spy can either lie or tell the truth. A says: \"C is a knave.\" B says: \"A is a knight.\" C says: \"I am the spy.\" Who is the knight, who the knave, and who the spy?"}
{"text": "Students will practice communication competencies. No resources have been tagged as aligned with this standard. Analyze the effect of the communication channel on the sending and receiving of messages Identify context-appropriate usage for oral messages: connotation and denotation, dialect, jargon, slang, standard English, vocabulary complexity Demonstrate appropriate listening skills: active listening, appreciative listening, critical listening, empathetic listening, reflective listening Recognize logical fallacies (e.g., slippery slope, ad hominem, bandwagon, false cause, hasty generalization, begging the question, false dilemma) Analyze a variety of social media uses: commercial marketing, entertaining, networking, news"}
{"text": "DESCRIBE THE PROCESSES OF DEVELOPMENT OF CONTINENTAL AND OCEANIC CRUSTS, CONTINENTS, CONTINENTAL RIFTING, SUPERCONTINENTS, VOLCANIC ARCS, AND THE FORMATION OF OCEAN BASINS IN RELATION TO PLATE TECTONICS [Insert brief introductory statement here.] Open Educational Resources The outcome for this section will be covered by this Open Educational Resource. Review and reflect the content as you prepare to complete the assessment for this module. - Reading: Basics of Plate Tectonics"}
{"text": "Featuring biographies of individuals in American history, this book is designed to fully engage and motivate students. Perfect for differentiation, this book includes 15 different biographies, each featuring high-interest text written at four different reading levels with matching pictures. Symbols placed in the lower corner of each page represent the reading level range and are designed to help teachers differentiate instruction. Comprehension questions are also provided to complement each reading level. This resource is designed for students in first-grade through eighth-grade."}
{"text": "\"Instead of wondering what students can do with their devices ... district educators ask students to create or brainstorm ways they might use their devices for learning purposes.\" What a concept! The quote comes from Jill Hobson, Forsyth County School District\u2019s instructional technology director talking about the district's \"Bring Your Own Technology\" initiative in this great piece by E-school News's Laura Devaney. It shows that the district has gone beyond wondering whether tech devices are helpful in school. That's a moot point. The district is not only training teachers how to incorporate students' own valuable tech devices into the learning process, but it's actually reaching out to students to include them in figuring out how they might use it as a learning device. Are other districts trying out this tactic? I'd love to know how students respond to the challenge."}
{"text": "Which of the following is not part of the Responsible Care program? Many photographic processes use chromium salts. Washing the photographic plates results in excess hexavalent chromium being discharged into wash waters and eventually into our waterways. Considering the pollution prevention hierarchy, what options are available to reduce these discharges and which would be most preferable? 1.Obtain an annual report from a chemical company (e.g. DuPont, Eastman Kodak, Dow Chemical, Monsanto, etc.). These can be found in your library or on the Internet. Find their environmental policy statement and comment on its adequacy in relation to pollution prevention principles and sustainability issues."}
{"text": "To improve outcomes in brain cancer, better tools are needed to diagnose brain cancer, surgically remove brain tumours and monitor how they respond to therapy. Glioblastomas, aggressive brain cancers, are treated by surgical removal of the tumour followed by radiation and chemotherapy. A molecule found on the surface of cells called EGFR is strongly associated with glioblastoma. Much effort has gone into developing molecular imaging approaches to non\u2011invasively detect EGFR and linking it to therapeutic response. Dr Clarence Geyer and his team are developing a new strategy to rapidly construct EGFR imaging probes that possess properties necessary to detect EGFR in brain tumours. These imaging probes will be useful to diagnose and monitor glioblastomas and to guide the surgical removal of tumour tissue."}
{"text": "Please work with your child for about 5 minutes each night on letters, sounds, or sight words. It is important that they practice daily. We will test them at least once a week. Phonemic Awareness: Hearing the sounds in words is very important to help children become better readers and listeners. Show students pictures and have them identify the beginning, middle, and ending sound and the rhyme (bat would be said as onset is /b/ sound and -at, the rest of the word. This can be referred to as word families; bat, rat, cat, hat. We use the term onset and rhyme when we are identifying them in different words. Students should be able to substitute the beginning, middle, & ending sounds in words. For example, change the sound /h/ in hat to /b/, what is the new word, bat Change the /t/ in hat to /d/, what is the new word, had."}
{"text": "The main emphasis of the Applied Mathematics course is on developing the ability of the students to start with a problem, in non-mathematical form and transform it into mathematical language. It focuses on the application of Mathematics in other domains using topics such as Statistics, Probability, discrete mathematics and Particle Mechanics. The Pure Mathematics syllabus is more abstract in nature and while some of the content may have applications in other fields of study, the focus is on developing competence in mathematics itself in preparation for further studies. Topics covered include Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Complex Numbers and Calculus. Modified on: Mon, 7 Dec, 2015 at 10:34 AM Did you find it helpful?Send feedback Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Help us improve this article with your feedback."}
{"text": "Blog: What is Artificial Intelligence | Types | Scope Artificial Intelligence, also called Machine Intelligence is the study of how human thinks and makes decisions while trying to solve any problem. Artificial Intelligence is classified into various types that perform different activities. The Scope of Artificial Intelligent is in developing machines for solving problems and achieving goals. Here, we are going to discuss what is artificial intelligence and what are the types and scope of artificial intelligence."}
{"text": "Jump to navigation Jump to search K'iche', K'ichee', or Quich\u00e9 may refer to: - K'iche' people of Guatemala, a subgroup of the Maya - K'iche' language, a Maya language spoken by the K'iche' people - Classical K'iche' language, the 16th century form of the K'iche' language - K'iche' Kingdom of Q'umarkaj, a pre-Columbian state in the Guatemalan highlands | disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title K'iche. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article."}
{"text": "Turnitin is used in Aalto University to prevent plagiarism among other things. Teachers may ask the students to return an assignment or a thesis to Turnitin submission box. Students can also use Turnitin by themselves to check the originality of their assignment or thesis. Information resources are used for theses, essays etc. to support presented claims, or alternatively to provide challenging views that you wish to criticise. Plagiarism, or unacknowledged borrowing, refers to representing another person\u2019s material as one\u2019s own without appropriate references. This includes research plans, manuscripts, articles, other texts or parts of them, visual materials, or translations (Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity 2012, p. 33)"}
{"text": "Microwave ovens allow a maximum leak amount of only 5mW, which is really small1. If more radiation were let out, you would experience microwave burns2. Microwave radiation is non-ionizing. Differently from x-rays and gamma rays, the microwave photons simply do not have enough energy to cause cancer through ionization3. Given the previous well-known facts: - If you are not burned, you are not being affected by microwaves because they don't leak out. - If you were to get burned, you would still have no ionizing radiation impact. Finally, research shows that microwave-length radiation does not cause cancer, but the studies relate mostly to different kinds of microwaves (for example the waves emitted by a cell phone)4."}
{"text": "Bomb Threats - Telephone Telephone threats can be received by any person at anytime, but usually will be received by a main switchboard operator or persons in a sensitive area. If you receive a telephone threat: - Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Listen carefully. Note the time of call, the telephone number called and telephone number of the caller if available. - Write down any pertinent information such as background noises, gender of caller, and voice pitches and pattern. - Ask the caller the following questions: - Where is the bomb? - When will it explode? - What does the bomb look like? - What kind of bomb is it? - What is your name and motive for placing the bomb? - Are you an employee? - Call 9.911 immediately. - Always err on the side of safety by evacuating the area if there is any possible danger. For Bomb Threats Dial: 9.911 Notify Facilities Services #8173"}
{"text": "Winter at the Arctic Circle There are rumours about the arctic winter in Vester\u00e5len and many are untrue. We are indeed situated at 68\u00b0 north but the warm winds which come from the gulfstream drives the temperature to around 0 \u00b0C. Many of the other villages on the Eastern side of the Vester\u00e5len, including Sortland will be much colder. The darkest day in winter still provides daylight from 9am \u2013 3pm in Vester\u00e5len. Not everything you have read about the cold dark winters in Norway is true. Just like most of Northern Scandinavia from the middle of November through to the middle of January we do not see the sun. We still have at least 5 hours of daylight with beautiful colors. That is the reason why we mean not necessary the aurora borealis when we are talking about the northern lights."}
{"text": "Easy Chinese Characters \u2013 \u7684(de) The function of \u7684 (de) is like the sign (\u2019). A bit of imagination is needed to remember \u7684 (de). The right part (\u767d) means \u201cwhite and clear\u201d and the left part (\u52fa) is \u201cspoon\u201d, so this Chinese apostrophe (\u2019) is clearly \u767d seen in a soup spoon (\u52fa). \u201c\u6211\u201d (w\u01d2) is \u201cI\u201d, \u201c\u6211\u7684\u201d is \u201cmine\u201d."}
{"text": "Learning to program alan.gauld at gssec.bt.co.uk Tue Nov 9 11:02:54 EST 1999 > A friend of mine wants to learn to program. Python seems one of the most > suitable languages to start with. I think the Lutz et al book is good at > explaining the language to a newcomer, but I'd also like to find an > accessible book that explains program design, clarity, debugging, data > structures, etc in a Python friendly way. Thats pretty much what I try to do in my online tutor... Any feedback is very welcome. This post represents the views of the author and does not necessarily accurately represent the views of BT. More information about the Python-list"}
{"text": "The only resources designed for the Cambridge IGCSE\u00ae Chinese as a First Language syllabus (0509). Take an active approach to first language Chinese with activities that reinforce language learning and expand vocabulary and idioms. The coursebook focuses on building students' reading and writing skills through real Mandarin Chinese texts about different topics, such as Chinese philosophers and sport. It also provides opportunities to develop essential life skills including creative thinking, communication and problem solving. At the end of the course, students should be able to critically analyse literary work written in Chinese and demonstrate a strong writing ability. Suggested answers to the coursebook questions are in the teacher's book."}
{"text": "Learning conducted via electronic media, typically on the Internet. eLearning programs can vary in nature and design. eLearning is also referred to as computer-based training, web-based training, and online learning. eLearning offers results that are quick, effective and offer higher retention rates than traditional training methods alone. eLearning increases retention rates by delivering training in small increments. Not only are retention rates more than 50 percent higher with proper eLearning, but the learning curve flattens. Because there\u2019s no back-and-forth between students and instructors and no classroom antics and diversions, eLearning can cover up to five times the material presented in the classroom while increasing retention rates."}
{"text": "Land and On Water Management Plans (L&OWMP) have been developed for many of our lakes, dams and reservoirs. L&OWMPs are facilitated by GMW and are developed and implemented by the community. They are reliant on community ownership and the ability to attract funding. The plans are implemented by L&OWMP Implementation Groups. Their activities including planning and sourcing external funding for initiatives that address a range of land and on-water issues such as: increasing community awareness and involvement recreation and tourism maintaining healthy ecosystems the operational management of lakes, dams and reservoirs, including filling and releases, are outside the scope of the plan. Each Plan has its own implementation group made up of twelve people including community representatives, local councils, recreation groups and other agencies. Land and On Water Management Plans"}
{"text": "Church of St. George at Evcik The Church of St. George at Evcik is on the cliff next to the end of Anastasian Wall by the Black Sea. The church perhaps dates to the 10th or 11th century. It has a central plan measuring 7.5 x 6.5 meters with a triple apse, with the northern and southern apses were added at a later date. A cistern was discovered below the narthex. An inscription recording work on the Anastasian Wall during the reign of Heraclius was used in the construction of the church. Below the narthex was a cistern. Tabula Imperii Byzantini 12: Ostthrakien by Andreas Kulzer \u201cAnastasian Wall Project 1995\u201d by Crow & Ricci"}
{"text": "Of Wheat and Men: Changes in Genetic Markers for Celiac Disease Over Time In the recent past, sequencing of ancient human genomes has become increasingly common, leading to an immense amount of data to be explored. For this study we focused on comparing a set of ancient individuals with modern populations on behalf of markers for celiac disease. We analyzed a panel of 64 SNPs related to this disease, trying to detect changes in allele frequencies between ancient and modern individuals. We hope to make a contribution to the subject of genetic health throughout human history. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0."}
{"text": "Here are two lessons on interviewing witnesses (cognitive interview) and suspects (ethical interview). Each lesson assumes you have set advance reading from whichever textbook or other source you are using. Lesson one starts with students making comparisons between standard police interviews and cognitive interviews using this visible thinking routine for comparing. The main application activity is to write a letter to a chief constable persuading her to adopt cognitive interviewing in her force. I\u2019ve found that some students get all up tight about writing an essay because it smells like assessment and they do a better job if they write a letter instead, even though the same skills are required. The slideshow gives a structure for the lesson."}
{"text": "The City of Roanoke Stormwater Utility has partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to install nine precipitation gauges around the City. These gauges will be used to understand the timing, quantity, and distribution of the precipitation in the tributary watersheds that flow into the Roanoke River. This will help the City to better plan for stormwater control, flood preparedness, and emergency response. The precipitation gauges installed (pictured left) are OTT Pluvio 200 gauges which operate with an internal weighing bucket. They are highly accurate with algorithms that compensate for wind, temperature, and evaporation."}
{"text": "Soccer Drill Demonstration All players have a bib tucked into the back of their waistband (must be visible). On the whistle, players attempt to catch as many bibs as possible - whilst keeping their own one in the back of their waistband. With younger players complete this practice on a time basis so that players are not automatically 'out' when they lose a tail - instead they have lost one life. Players work in pairs. Each person tries to catch their partner's tail. Drill tags: bibs, running, tails"}
{"text": "Ride along on an exciting adventure with Elmer Elevator as he attempts to rescue a baby dragon held captive on a mysterious land. My Father's Dragon: An Instructional Guide for Literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this Newbery Honor book. Appealing and challenging cross-curricular lessons and activitieswere written to support this well-known story, and incorporate research-based literacy skills to help students become thorough readers. These lessons and activities work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and much more. Format: PDF Download Publisher: Shell Education-Teacher Created Materials"}
{"text": "CJHS 400 Cognitive Theory Table (***** Table Filled + Original Work + References *****) Complete the following table by identifying three major cognitive theorists and theories. Name each theorist and the theorist\u2019s associated theory. Then provide a description of the theory, including associated approaches and techniques. Include a peer-reviewed reference that supports the theory. Major cognitive theorist (Theorist name) Theory associated with the theorist (Theory title) Description of the theory, including associated approaches and techniques"}
{"text": "The work of Colwyn Trevarthen at Edinburgh University demonstrates that the child is born equipped for social interaction, and expecting to be a subject among subjects. The child interacts with its environment, both natural and social. The video evidence he has collected is so compelling that no room is left for doubt: the child\u2019s world is one of intersubjectivity. In one piece of video we see a father holding hidden in his coat a premature baby. The baby utters short passages of squeaks, pausing for a response from the adult. A dialogue is established in which both parent and child play equal and determining roles. The roots of social interaction, language and musicality are revealed."}
{"text": "How do we teach? AISZ delivers a PK-12 curriculum driven by inquiry and sustained by critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Problem-solving in authentic situations and interdisciplinary transfer of concepts and skills are priorities as teachers design learning experiences. Children learn how to ask questions, explore big ideas, think critically about what they have learned, and consolidate understanding. The curriculum is designed to ensure that learners meet learning standards and grade level benchmarks. Students needing support in learning English as an additional language, academic support, and extension are provided for through our student support services."}
{"text": "Argumentative imagery in Donne's Poem Answers 2Add Yours Which poem? A Valediction Forbidding Mourning - there is a huge amount of imagery here, but it is all used to convince his wife not to mourn while he is away from her. Every reference, to sublunar lovers, to gold that stretches but never breaks, the image of the compass in which she is the fixed foot and he is the moving foot, all point to his telling her that their love will endure and that she has nothing to worry about while he is gone. That is, indeed, argumentative. John donne is one of the most important poet of metaphysical poetry , the metaphysical poetry relies on using strange conceits, paradox and an argumentative imagery. Most of donne's poems were written in the metaphysical age , so they follow the style of the metaphysical poem . this is only what I think ."}
{"text": "Students will quote passages using different methods. Students will find primary sources. - We did two different assignments on Google Classroom that highlight the importance of finding sources - Then we started the Animal Farm Small Essay Students will practice switching between rational and radical formats Students will practice minimizing costs using linear programming - We started the Ch.4 Review in Google Classroom - There\u2019ll be a quiz on Monday or Tuesday"}
{"text": "The Virginia creeper plant, also called American ivy, ampelopsis and woodbine, can cause a skin rash, according to the Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Information Center. The Virginia creeper plant has sap that contains oxalate crystals, a substance known to cause skin irritation and rash. The Virginia creeper plant grows wild and invasively in some areas but is considered an ornamental plant in others. It is often mistaken for poison ivy because its leaves are also red in the spring before turning green later, according to the Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac Information Center. Virginia creeper often grows alongside poison ivy as it prefers the same growing conditions."}
{"text": "Statements: No beach is island. All islands are reefs. The question contains some statements followed by some conclusions. Decide which of the given conclusions logically follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts. No beach is island. All islands are reefs. I. All beaches are reefs. II. No beach is a reef. III. Some reefs are islands. IV. All reefs are islands. A . Only I follows. B . Only II follows. C . Either I or II follows. D . Only III and IV follows. E. Neither I, II nor IV follows Answer : E. Neither I, II nor IV follows Only III follow Some reefs are islands."}
{"text": "4th & 5th grade students at IAA take violin lessons as part of our One Strings program. To kick off their year of playing stringed instruments, 5th grade students did observational drawings of several different instruments using charcoal. Their goal was to create a dynamic composition and to use line as well as light, medium, and dark values. Compositional choices students made include zooming in on one part of the instrument, cropping the image to create visual interest, and placing the instrument off center to draw the viewer in. Ada Leaphart, Visual Art Specialist at the Integrated Arts Academy"}
{"text": "There is no luminiferous aether but that doesn't mean that space is empty. It is made up something which provides medium to light. Einstein says any such things would slow down the light. Yes it is slowing down the light that is why light is limited to 3,00,000 Km/s. Speed of a wave depends on the properties of its medium. Space is determining the speed of light and thus the scale of time that is why there is a sequence of events in the universe. In the absence of this limit to the speed of light, all events would have happened instantaneously."}
{"text": "I am having trouble composing a piano piece, because i don't know how to correctly notate a specific chord that i have used. The notes are as such in order: C,F,A,E The traditional F Major 7th chord uses the notes in the order F,A,C,E, however i do not want to write it like that. First i thought of using an inverted 7th chord to notate it, but none of them matched. I also thought of using an Fmaj 2nd inversion add 7th, but that didn't appear to exist either. Next, i thought to notate it as the diadic F5 chord, then add a c bass notes: F5/C then add a 7th: F5/C+7, but this does not appear to be correct visually, and as far as my research has found isn't an existing notation. Are any of these, correct? Do they have their own symbols that i have not discovered yet, or have i missed something? If anyone could shed some light on this subject I would be very greatful,"}
{"text": "- Summaries (1) The Vikings were the most ferocious warriors of the Middle Ages. Especially fearsome were the select few who wielded a formidable weapon: a light, razor sharp, virtually indestructible sword with its maker's name, ULFBERHT, inlaid along the blade. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Be the first to contribute! Just click the \"Edit page\" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide."}
{"text": "T.S. Eliot and Josep Carner in Dialogue Allusions to Eliot\u2019s Poetry in Nab\u00edPDF The aim of this article is to show that Nab\u00ed\u2019s poem, written by Catalan poet Josep Carner, contains allusions to the works of T.S. Eliot The Waste Land as well as to \u201cBurnt Norton\u201d, the first poem of Four Quartets. Allusion is a literary resource which is recurrent in both authors, to whom literary tradition is pivotal in the process of poetic creation. A thorough analysis of the main allusions of Nab\u00ed to these two poems of T.S. Eliot demonstrates that by means of allusion a dialogue between works of different times, languages and authors may be established. Keywords: Literary allusion. Josep Carner. Nab\u00ed. Poetic dialogue. T.S. Eliot. Literary tradition. Influence.Submitted: Feb. 21, 2019"}
{"text": "Calculating Current Limiting Resistor Values for LED Circuits The key to maximizing LED life is limiting the current that runs through it. This is frequently done with a simple resistor whose value is calculated using Ohm's Law. This article reviews how to apply Ohm's Law to single and clustered LED circuits. Selected questions from past Q&A columns. Need to brush up on your electronics principles? These multi-part series may be just what you need!"}
{"text": "Build, Beaver, Build! GradeKindergarten - Grade 3 The first year of a beaver kit\u2019s life is full of new discoveries and dangers. But the most important lesson the kit learns is how to take care of his family\u2019s home. The lodge where he lives is protected by a long dam that many beavers have worked to build over the years. As the kit grows up, he helps repair and add to the family dam\u2014and begins to build a life for himself. Set at what is believed to be the world\u2019s longest beaver dam, Build, Beaver, Build\u2014by award-winning author Sandra Markle\u2014provides a glimpse of beaver life, seen through the eyes of one young beaver and his family. |Build, Beaver, Build!: Activities||558 KB| - Available in limited formats - Soon! Fall 2020 - New! Spring 2020 - New! Fall 2019"}
{"text": "Have students practice writing and solving one step equations and inequalities! This worksheet can make for a quick review or a helpful station activity. Students can work independently, in pairs, or in groups to solve the problems. Teachers Pay Teachers is an online marketplace where teachers buy and sell original educational materials. Are you getting the free resources, updates, and special offers we send out every week in our teacher newsletter?"}
{"text": "|Sunrise Festival in Korea| Korean folk games originate from Korean ceremonies and experiences. Long ago people would pray for a good harvest or the peace of the village. Sometimes, they prayed for good fortunes. There are different games for each season. Some of the games, held in farms, have artistic value. Korean folk games express people\u00a1\u00afs sentiments and emotions."}
{"text": "ARCO Latino Art Fair A guerrilla performance created by Coco Fusco, Juan Pablo Ballester and Maria Elena Escalona was presented at the 1997 ARCO Latino Art Fair. Dressed in ski masks and Quechua knit hats, the three performers sold t-shirts with printed text. The t-shirt text compares and contrasts the price of Latin American art in Europe and the cost of selling it at ARCO, with the cost of surviving as an undocumented Latin American immigrant in Spain. Over three days, the performers were removed several times by ARCO security for not having paid for space to sell their wares, then were stopped from selling inside a booth, and finally were ejected for keeping their faces covered. All the t-shirts printed were sold with at least two in museum collections. \"Sudaca\" is a derogatory term used in Spain to refer to Latinos, meaning \u201cdirty southerner\u201d."}
{"text": "Hoping for a breakthrough The refugee crisis Already in 1936, the League of Nations had appointed Sir Neill Malcolm as \u201cHigh Commissioner for German Refugees.\u201d In light of the increasing stream of refugees from Nazi Germany, an inter-governmental conference was convened in February 1938 in Geneva under the aegis of the League of Nations. The orthodox paper Der Israelit reports on the first day of the gathering, which was attended by delegates from 14 states. Through the Nuremberg Laws, Jews had been downgraded from \u201ccitizens of the Reich\u201d to mere \u201csubjects.\u201d As soon as they left Germany, they could be stripped off their citizenship entirely. Two members of the liaison committee, N. Bentwich from London and M. Seroussi from Paris, therefore demanded the extension of refugee status to stateless migrants as well."}
{"text": "Often some sensible and no-cost accommodations in the classroom are enough to keep an anxious child in the game at school. When a child's anxiety is interfering with any aspect of their educational experience or learning they are entitled to help. The following are general recommendations for children who are having school-related difficulties. These ideas can be shared with your child's teacher or guidance counselor, these may need to be formally documented with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), or a 504 plan. (See Sample Accommodations for Anxious Kids). These recommendations can be printed and shared with school personnel. Brought to you by The Children's and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety."}
{"text": "La huella h\u00eddrica es el volumen total de agua utilizado para producir un producto o un servicio consumidos por un individuo o comunidad. According to the United Nations, mankind consumes half the water resources available in practice. But this use is not homogeneous. The water footprint is a way of measuring this consumption by regions or countries of the world. Virtual water consumption by area Darker areas are those with the highest consumption. (Source: Johns Hopkins University) In water consumption, climatic parameters are also involved, such as evapotranspiration, which is water that plants lose as a result of heat. Number of months of a year with water shortage The map shows the number of months per year with water scarcity, ie, where evapotranspiration exceeds rainfall."}
{"text": "the way the explanation is written suggests you are talking about more than one pronoun \u2013 not just \u2018me-moi\u2019. Are there others? i.e. 2- THEY are placed after the verb\u2026\u2026\u2026 Yes, there are other pronouns, the following lesson will explore them - But in the example, \"Donne-moi \u00e7a!\" ( Give that to me !) it could be Donne-lui = Give him Donne-nous = Give us Donne-leur = Give them Hope this helps! Sign in to submit your answer Don't have an account yet? Join today Test your French to the CEFR standard"}
{"text": "Solar power describes many methods of harnessing energy from the light of the Sun. It has been present in traditional building for centuries, but has become of increasing interest as the environmental costs and limited supply of other power sources such as fossil fuels are realized. As the Earth orbits the Sun, it receives approximately 1,400 W / m\u00c2\u00b2 of energy, as measured by the solar constant. Of the energy received, roughly 19% is absorbed by the atmosphere, while clouds on average reflect a further 35% of the total energy. The generally accepted standard is 1020 watts per square meter at sea level."}
{"text": "Linear Algebra with Differential Equations/Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations/Imaginary Eigenvalues Method When eigenvalues become complex, mathematically, there isn't much wrong. However, in certain physical applications (like oscillations without damping) there is a problem in understanding what exactly does an imaginary answer mean? Thus there is a concerted effort to try to \"mathematically hide\" the complex variables in order to achieve a more approachable answer for physicists and engineers. Essentially, we have a solution that in part looks like this: But by Euler's formula: Now we distribute the terms: Since this is a linear combination of two terms, is a constant (complex, but still a constant), each part is an element of the set of solutions and the general solution can be constructed therein."}
{"text": "Source: Teacher Development, Volume 17, Issue 2, 2013, pages 246-264 This study investigated the relationship between teachers\u2019 beliefs about quality questions and their questioning behaviours in terms of questioning purposes, content focus, students\u2019 cognitive level, wording and syntax. The participants were thirteen beginning EFL (English as a foreign language) teachers working at Vietnam National University. Qualitative data collected through an open-ended questionnaire survey and classroom observation were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings show that although there was a general congruence between teachers\u2019 beliefs and practices, there were discrepancies between what the teachers believed and what they actually did in the class with respect to the four specified features."}
{"text": "Pink eye is a form of conjunctivitis that can have a combination of multiple symptoms such as itching, burning, stinging, eye discharge, swelling, and watering. Some forms of pink eye are viral and bacterial and are very contagious. To stay on the safe side, wash your hands often and avoid rubbing your eyes and spreading it to others. If within a day or two a cool, wet compress is still not helping, it's best to see your eye doctor for a diagnosis and possible treatment. Scheduling An Eye Exam"}
{"text": "- Life at UTC Reading\u00bb - Explore lessons at UTC Reading\u00bb - Explore Key Stage 4 lessons\u00bb - Year 10 Physics: Specific heat capacity (November 2016)\u00bb Year 10 Physics: Specific heat capacity (November 2016) As part of the new AQA GCSE syllabus, students are required to take part in this practical lesson on specific heat capacity. Students were required to determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials. The investigation involved linking the decerase of one energy store to the increase in temperature and subsequent increase in thermal energy stored. An electric heater was used to heat up a block of copper. Students measured the mass, the work done by the heater and the temperature, before plotting a graph of temperature against work done. They then used the gradient of this graph and the mass of the block to determine the specific heat capacity of copper."}
{"text": "The lantern festival always is on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese Lunar calendar. Families gather up and place lanterns outside their homes and launch them into the night sky! Most lanterns are red in color, and they all basically represent a wish for good fortune, money, health, luck! On this day, Chinese people will appreciate lanterns and guess lantern riddles. To see the lion dance. We have to eat sweet dumplings! Let me share some lantern riddles with you 1.What is black when it\u2019s clean and white when it\u2019s dirty? 2.What kind of water should people drink in order to be healthy? 3.Why is the letter E so important?"}
{"text": "The Grey Teal is almost all grey-brown. Each feather of the body is edged with buff, except on the rump. The chin and throat are white, the bill is dark green and the eye is red. The secondary wing feathers have glossy blue-black patch, broadly bordered and tipped with white. In flight, a large white wedge is visible on the underwing. The Grey Teal is one of the smaller Australian ducks. Measures between 40\u201360 cm in length. The male and females weigh roughly around the same 800g\u20131.2 kg. Gray Teals usually eat water plants stems, seeds, and insects. They are found in New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands. The Grey Teal nests near freshwater lakes and marshes, usually on the ground, but also in tree holes or rabbit burrows."}
{"text": "Author: Calestous Juma, Professor of the Practice of International Development; Director, Science, Technology, and Globalization Project; Principal Investigator, Agricultural Innovation in Africa Africa is a youthful continent: nearly 41% of its population is under the age of 18. To address the unique challenges of this demographic structure, the African Union (AU) has adopted a 50-year Agenda 2063 to help guide the socioeconomic transformation of the continent with particular reference to the youth. One of the objectives of Agenda 2063 is to reposition the continent as a strategic player in the global economy through improved education and application of science and technology in development. The AU\u2019s Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa, 2024 (STISA-2024) provides an intial 10-year framework for pursuing this goal."}
{"text": "Nuthatch Nest Boxes The Nuthatch requires a small nest box with a 32mm entrance hole. the Nuthatch box should be positioned approximately 3 meters or more above ground with a clear flight path to the bird box. The nuthatch will plaster mud around the entrance, side and roof of the nest cavity, the floor is lined with wood chippings and leaves and then egg laying starts between early April and mid June, nuthatches occasionally have two broods. They can lay upto 8 eggs which are white with reddish specks, incubation takes 2 - 3 weeks and then the nuthatch chicks will fledge about 3 - 4 weeks later."}
{"text": "The mice wanted us to plan a fruit salad for them so we decided what fruits we could make a fruit salad with. We listened carefully to which sounds we could hear at the start of a word. Look we made mice with shapes after we read the story of the Town Mouse. We used tools to glue and stick the shapes on to paper. We chose our own shapes and talked about the names of the shapes we had chosen. Our 2d shape mice! We thought about the differences between the town and the country! We used some pictures to show things in a town and things in the country. We know there are offices and cinemas in the town whereas in the countryside there are tractors and forests. Building a house for the Town Mouse and printing our own shape mice!"}
{"text": "Author(s): Battersby, John On the grim, overcast dawn of 12 October 1866, a force of Pakeha militia and allied Maori warriors grouped outside a riverside pa some fourteen kilometres inland from Napier. Inside the pa, Maori followers of the Pai Marire movement waited for the first move. The short and tragic Battle of Omarunui was about to begin. Little has been written about the events of that day in the Hawke\u2019s Bay. The story has been almost entirely lost in history, despite the role it played in forging alliances and mindsets among leading protagonists in the New Zealand Wars including Renata Kawepo, Donald McLean, Tareha Te Moananui and George Whitmore."}
{"text": "Perhaps the most wide spread native sparrow in North America, the Song Sparrow is also the most variable in appearance. More than 30 distinct geographical forms have been described. It is almost always found in dense vegetation along water courses, but it also makes it into suburban gardens in the east. Inland this species eats mainly seeds, but along the coasts it also eats marine invertebrates. The nest is placed on or near the ground in dense vegetation and made of grass and leaves. The four-digit banding code is SOSP."}
{"text": "This time, in our school trip, 5th graders went to RAINFER (Primates Rescue & Rehabilitation Center). Their main goal is to rescue and rehabilitate primates in need, coming from dreadful and illegal situations, such as circuses, zoos in terrible conditions or households where they are kept as pets. 5th graders participated in different workshops that allowed them to develop skills based on animal conservation in an active way. They also had time to reflect on human impact on the natural environment and food chains. A unique experience to see rescued chimpanzees and different primates while learning to respect and protect the animals and their environment."}
{"text": "The Battle of the Somme continued through the summer and fall of 1916. The Allies had hoped for a quick breakthrough on the German front. However, by the end of September, the Allies had gained fewer than eight kilometres of territory. Both sides had experienced large losses; each day of fighting averaged a combined 8500 casualties. The Battle of the Transloy Ridges*, an offensive that took place from October 1-18, 1916, was a continuation of the Battle of the Somme. The Newfoundland Regiment's role in this offensive began on October 12. It was the Regiment's first action in the Somme region since Beaumont-Hamel."}
{"text": "Very few locations are as iconic as Easter Island. This UNESCO World Heritage Site \u2013 known as Rapa Nui by the local community \u2013 is truly one of the most treasured places on Earth, with its giant Moai statue heads recognized by people in every corner of the globe. Despite this grand stature, and the fact that it is one of the most remote inhabited places on the planet, Rapa Nui is not immune to the scourge of plastic pollution and the challenges that rapid population and tourism growth creates for waste management. In addition, globalization presents numerous issues related to loss of cultural identity. One of the highest concentrations of microplastics Over 20 tons of trash produced daily Population has doubled over 20 years, to 7,750 500% increase in tourist visitors over 20 years (Over 100,000 tourists per year by 2020)"}
{"text": "Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is considered hazardous to health because of its radioactive property. There is a direct link between inhaling radon and lung cancer. In fact, more than 21,000 people die of lung cancer in the US every year, as a result of radon poisoning. Lead is toxic to human beings and can cause several health effects. Lead is found everywhere, in the soil, air, and water. Even your home is not safe from it. Most people are exposed to lead from fuels like leaded gasoline, lead based paints, and lead from industrial facilities."}
{"text": "Para-aramid fibers are a class of very special synthetic fibers, being heat resistant to traction. The excellent properties of paraaramides result from both chemical and physical microstructure. Thus, the aromatic nuclei in the \u201cspinal cord\u201d of the chain produce a high thermal resistance. In addition, in para-aramid fibers the orientation of the extended chain through the bonds leads to the formation of a polymer. They are used in: - aerospace and military applications - for body armor and ballistic fabrics - in bicycle tires - marine armor, etc."}
{"text": "Once we have managed to join pieces together to form blocks, we then treat those blocks as single units. We move them around like they are one piece, and we try not to break them up. Treating these blocks as single units, we can once again use the align/join technique to join them. If we rotate the front face 90 degrees anti-clockwise, the two blocks will be aligned and in a perfect position to be joined. Click play to watch the solution."}
{"text": "This tan cotton broadcloth is a very light brown, with definite hints of yellow. It is like a double dose of cream broadcloth. This fabric is machine washable, sturdy, and soft. It is a high quality, 100 percent cotton fabric. Originally, broadcloth was made from wool. It played an important role in medieval costume. Today, this versatile material is used in clothing, upholstery, and crafts. Broadcloth is densely woven, with a medium drape. This allows it to flow and also to hold a crease. Broadcloth is a dense, high thread count fabric that resists tears, making it well-suited for clothing and crafts."}
{"text": "Modernist composer who was an American original, pioneering eclectic and experimental music, polytonality, and tone clusters. Some historians credit him with composing the 20th century's first radical musical work \"Central Park in the Dark\" in 1906. He went to Yale University to continue his musical schooling, where he was educated by the famed His experimental music fused American church music with European art music, along with other influences. His father, George Ives, served as a U.S. Army bandleader during the American Civil War. He married Harmony Twitchell in 1908. He composed a song for William McKinley's 1896 presidential campaign."}
{"text": "Most of us are disgusted by the idea of ticks. And if you\u2019re a parent, the thought of these tiny arachnids embedding themselves into our children\u2019s skin is 10 times worse. Unfortunately, kids are at real risk. The CDC reports that kids 5 to 9 years of age are most at risk of Lyme disease. Overall, some 75,000 youth are diagnosed with the illness each year, and that doesn\u2019t account for other tick-borne illnesses or the cases of Lyme that go undiagnosed."}
{"text": "Calendar ( 1 set) ACMMG021 MA1-13MG To complete this activity participants build a calendar. It may be played in pairs or in groups up to 6. The first player spins to find out which month is being treated, and turns over a \"Start\" card. All players follow the instruction on the \"Start\" card and put the appropriate ordinals on their calendar. In the picture the \"Start\" card read, \"The first day of the month is a Friday.\" All players had to put \"1st\" on the first Friday and then add the ordinals to the 28th because February, with 28 days, had been spun. There is provision for both 28 and 29 days in February on the spinner. Correctly answering the questions ensures that students are able to read the calendar. 1 set = 6 boards, 6 sets ordinals, 1 set each of \"Start\" and \"Question\" cards, and a months/days spinner."}
{"text": "Science all around us! This week Wonwell class took their Science learning outside. Our focus this half term is on sound, which links to our project 'Beat Band Boogie'. The children had to fold a piece of paper into 4 and draw themselves in the middle. They found a space outside and listened carefully. When they heard a sound they had to draw it to show whether it was in front, behind , left or right of them. We linked this learning to points on a compass and compared the sounds we heard with other people. Science in action in the real world! Please click here to see more photos."}
{"text": "SOLARIS will be used at the re-accelerated (ReA) beam facility at National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and when completed, at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), both at Michigan State University. SOLARIS will have two modes of operation. In one mode, it will operate like the HELIOS spectrometer pioneered at Argonne, allowing for high-resolution studies of direct reactions. In the other mode, it will be used with the Active Target Time Projection Chamber (AT-TPC) developed at NSCL, where reactions with weak (most exotic) beams can be studied. The SOLARIS white paper can be downloaded below. SOLARIS is the outcome of the international ReA Solenoidal Spectrometer Projects meeting held at Argonne National Laboratory in March 2017. TEST."}
{"text": "Progress tracking tools for students FREE Video Lesson Worth $20! 10,000 Math Questions From P1 to P6! Access 300 Hours of Video Explanations! Video Tutorials to Tough PSLE Questions! Step-by-step worked solutions Sign in / Sign up Need dedicated, 1-1 help? PSLE A* 2020 1-1 Tuition By Mr SingaporeMathGuru Results Guaranteed!* Click here to learn more The rice in 3 boxes A, B and C have a total mass of 144 kg. Box C has 22 kg of rice. The total mass of rice in boxes B and C is a quarter of the mass of the rice in box A. How much rice must be transferred from box A to box B and box C, so that all the three boxes have the same mass of rice? (a) Amount of rice transferred from box A to box B: _____ kg (b) Amount of rice transferred from box A to box C: _____ kg Notes to student:"}
{"text": "|Slideshow ^ |< << Slide 11 of 27 >> >|| = First headline level with =-character = == Second == === Third === ==== Fourth ==== ... (up to \"Sixth\") First headline level with =-character ... (up to \"Sixth\") If a headline isn't displayed correctly, it is usually because: - there are invisible spaces after the concluding =-character. - the number of =-characters at the front and at the back doesn't match."}
{"text": "Java is a general purpose programming language that is concurrent, class based, object oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. Being that Java is an underlying technology and required by many applications and websites, you will find it in places like business applications, data centers, game consoles, utilities, desktop computers, laptops, smart phones and more. This online training course will cover various levels of Java Programming including beginner, intermediate and advanced. It covers a complete introduction to object oriented programming as well as many other core Java features. This course is just as helpful for a beginner as it is for systems engineers, web application developers, mobile app developers, software engineers and any other potential student with a technical background."}
{"text": "An Early History of Satellites Timeline The Space Race of the 1950s saw the Soviet Union and United States competing to send the first artificial satellite into orbit. By 1957 the first stage of the race had been won, with the Soviet Union launching Sputnik. Made possible by advances in technology, Sputnik was only the beginning and since then the number of satellites in orbit has rocketed, with over 6,000 being launched in the years that have followed. Made by Broadband Wherever"}
{"text": "Inverted microscope, called \"photographic and chemical\" microscope, invented by Filippo Pacini and built by Angiolo Poggiali. The brass base carries a brass box containing a total-reflection prism. In the box are inserted the mobile stage and the inclined body-tube, fitted with a Huygenian eyepiece. Coarse focus is by moving the stage by rackwork. Fine focus is by adjusting the stage tilt with a knob. Two tapered pillars inserted in the base support the illumination mirror and a condenser lens. There are also a body-tube carrying a prism and a negative lens. This body-tube was probably used with a photographic camera."}
{"text": "Asthma Symptoms & Diagnosis If you have asthma, you might hear a whistling sound when you breathe (wheeze). You might also cough, feel your chest tighten, or become short of breath. Asthma symptoms, severity, and frequency vary from person to person. In some cases, the asthma attack may be severe enough to become life threatening. Besides a thorough medical history and physical exam, you will likely undergo a lung function test. This test will measure the amount of air you breath into and out of your lungs and how fast you blow the air out of your lungs. It is also used to measure the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your doctor may also have you undergo other tests to rule out other diseases or conditions."}
{"text": "Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints. The two main types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when your joint\u2019s cartilage has been damaged. Rheumatoid arthritis is when your immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule, which is a membrane that encloses all the joint parts. There are many different options in relieving arthritis symptoms and improving joint function. Notably, a few common treatment options:"}
{"text": "As a computer engineer, you\u2019ll blend computer science and electrical engineering to design, develop and test computer networks, systems and technology. This field requires an innovative approach to problem-solving to make computing systems faster and better. Computer engineering students learn to combine computing concepts with technical hardware skills. You\u2019ll mix your knowledge of computer science with electrical engineering principles to build and operate physical systems of computing. Focus areas of this major include: - embedded systems and robotics - signal processing and communications - VLSI design - high-performance computing Computer engineering majors take many of the same core computing courses as computer science students but will study electrical engineering in place of another subject area of choice. Not sure if computer engineering is the right major for you?"}
{"text": "Sexual reproduction and fertilization Task: All species have one goal...to reproduce and continue their population, and all sexually reproducing species have unique adaptations to achieve this. Analyze the resources to discern: Resources: Use the following resources as you learn how different species reproduce. Chickens & other Birds Salmon & other Fish Humans & other Mammals"}
{"text": "Living rooms, dens, kitchens, even bedrooms: Investigators followed students into the spaces where homework gets done. Pens poised over their \u201cstudy observation forms,\u201d the observers watched intently as the students\u2014in middle school, high school, and college, 263 in all\u2014opened their books and turned on their computers, Slate.com reports. For a quarter of an hour, the investigators from the lab of Larry Rosen, a psychology professor at California State University\u2013Dominguez Hills, marked down once a minute what the students were doing as they studied. A checklist on the form included: reading a book, writing on paper, typing on the computer\u2014and also... Subscribe to Read More Are You an Educator? Get Free online access to all our news and resources"}
{"text": "Greenland On World Map Greenland location on the World Map Where is Greenland Located? Location map of Greenland. Where is Greenland? / Where is Greenland Located in The World Greenland Maps. World Map Is Wrong, It Shows Greenland is Bigger than the USA Greenland World Map Arica PNG, Clipart, Arica, Blue, Country . Fail:Greenland in the world (W3).svg \u2013 Vikipeedia Greenland Maps. World Map With The Identication Of Greenland. Map Of Greenland Why might Trump want to buy Greenland? Take a visual tour. The ."}
{"text": "Every day, workers are busy helping others. IMPORTANT! Jobs explores the roles of police officers, scientists, construction workers and other community members. The Spectrum\u00ae Readers are the perfect Common Core aligned tool to support the development of nonfiction reading skills. Each leveled reader features high-interest informational content, exciting full-color photo images, and Common Core aligned comprehension practice focused on the development of critical thinking skills. Leveled to the respected Fountas and Pinnell and Lexile systems, these 32-page books are perfect for young readers who are ready to explore leisure reading on their own. This multilevel series is the perfect addition to any school or home library."}
{"text": "Paleontologists have published a description of the first dinosaur fossil from Washington state. The fossil was collected along the shores of Sucia Island State Park in the San Juan Islands. The first dinosaur fossil described from Washington state (left) is a portion of a femur leg bone (full illustration right) from a theropod dinosaur. Theropods are a group of meat-eating, two-legged dinosaurs, including T. rex and Velociraptor. The fossil was discovered by Burke Museum paleontologists at Sucia Island State Park in the San Juan Islands."}
{"text": "Unit 1 A Family outing. Unit 2 Some stories are more interesting. Unit 3 We should learn to take care of ourselves. Unit 4 Planting tree is good for us. Unit 5 Our Earth looks like this in space. Unit 6 Anne wanted to dance. Unit 7 I'm not afraid. Unit 8 International Children's Day. Unit 9 Look at these beautiful places in the world."}
{"text": "Sydney was a law clerk in Margate and was great friends with his older cousin, Herbert George Robins who lived and worked in South Africa. He jumped at the chance when Herbert asked him to join him in South Africa, to help run his game reserve. However, as the war in Europe progressed, he joined the Royal Engineers Signal Unit. Herbert George Robins, the son of George Robins and Martha Ann Emptage, arrived in South Africa in 1892, aged 25. With a keen interest in science, he became a prospector and a surveyor. As a farmer, Herbert stopped the hunting, shooting and poaching of game on his land. His 26,000 acres were bequeathed to the Southern Rhodesian Government to be maintained as a game sanctuary for all time."}
{"text": "By examining data from the Suomi NPP satellite, scientists of NASA have identified interesting patterns in nighttime light intensity during holiday seasons. In the Western World an increase of 30-50% in suburban areas is noted during Christmas and New Year\u2019s time, while an increase is seen in the Middle East during the holy month of Ramadan. The data reveals patterns in the usage of energy in different societies and cultures. When we want to reduce greenhouse gases, it is necessary to understand such social phenomena that drive energy consumption. The data of the Suomi NPP satellite and processed by an algorithm which filters out reflection of the moon and influances of the clouds, will help scientists to do so."}
{"text": "\u201cA bird spirit standing on a medium, a middle-aged man. It\u2019s a bird because it flies between the spirits and the medium. It is a bateleur eagle [chapungu], like the one Frank McEwen had.\u201d Frank McEwen was the very influential first director of the National Gallery in Zimbabwe. He had a bateleur eagle called Chapungu that he adored. Sylvester told of how it was neglected by the staff when Frank went away once, and how devastated he was to return and find it had died. This is a very substantial piece by the greatest living Zimbabwean sculptor, who represented Zimbabwe at the Venice Biennale in 2017. The two holes in the lower section are remnants of the mining process. We estimate the weight to be in excess of 250kg."}
{"text": "There are lots of ways to stay healthy. Here are a few to get you started on the right foot... - Eat together as a family. Aim for dinner together four nights a week. - Eat local and organic foods when possible. - Avoid added sugar, which is disguised as high fructose corn syrup in packaged foods, when possible. - Exercise as a family regularly. - Try new physical activities as a family such as hiking, ice-skating or yoga. - Set computer and TV limits for everyone in the family. - Read to your children daily. - Wear helmets when biking, using skateboards or scooters. - Apply sunscreen often and liberally."}
{"text": "Learn more about Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences as it applies to education. This article explores an important part of implementing Gardner's theory in the classroom: assessing students' \"intelligences profiles.\" \"If a child is not learning the way you are...Read More What does it mean to be intelligent? What is the connection between intelligence and education or between intelligence and learning. Are there ways to improve our intelligence? Find out more."}
{"text": "Horizon Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit Physics Educational Materials Alternative Energy Learning Activities More than 25 hours of activities for middle/high school in physics and earth/environmental science. - Students can also design their own blades Horizon\u2019s Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Science Kit is the most comprehensive wind energy educational product on the market today. It allows students to explore simple wind turbine design by providing three different blade position combinations. Delivery information: Components include 3 adjustable positions for the blades; rotor base and mounting magnets; axis assembly with removable coils; LED for output power demonstration and DIY (Do it yourself) blade set."}
{"text": "Chess is a game that is over a thousand years old and still popular. For older players chess is said to be the \u201cgymnasium of the mind\u201d. For youngsters it stimulates the thought process. Bob Tuttle has taught chess in libraries and senior centers for many years. Chess is available for all ages at the library! Prepare for a disaster in 3 easy steps: In an emergency, knowing what to do is your best defense. Start now by learning the risks, making an emergency plan and getting involved to help others. [Read More at ReadyPA.org]"}
{"text": "The article provides an example of the use and effectiveness of radiation technologies in various sectors of industrial activity. The advantages of radiation technologies such as: increased processing performance, reduced energy consumption, savings of raw materials and materials, reduced environmental pollution, compliance with environmental standards, low operating costs, high economic indicators. It was proposed to carry out biological cleaning of working clothes from microorganisms using accelerated electrons. The necessity of using numerical simulation in radiation technologies is determined and substantiated. A mathematical dependence of the absorbed dose of a moving object has been obtained, which will make it possible to calculate the technological regimes of the process of radiation sterilization of biologically infected material of special clothing."}
{"text": "Recognize the distinguishing features of a paragraph including that multiple sentences may be used to form a paragraph and the author may indent or skip a line to signal a new paragraph. Reading Standards for Foundational Skills - Print Concepts This standard is taught in Grade 1 and should be reinforced as needed. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print."}
{"text": "The birthdays of 20th Century fantasy writers C.S. Lewis and Madeleine L\u2019Engle offer an occasion for considering the power of storytelling. Both Christians, these writers used Biblical themes and motifs to encourage readers to not only know goodness, but to love it. John Stonestreet offers a thoughtful analysis of the importance of the story and the legacy of these two writers, which you can read here. Classical education relies heavily on the power of stories (including those by Lewis and L\u2019Engle) to move students to virtue and excellence. Classical education seeks to expose students to literature\u2019s greatest heroes in hopes that students will strive to emulate them in the context of their personal, professional, and academic lives."}
{"text": "I am an upper KS2 teacher just about to embark on teaching Year 1 for the first time. I've read various postings about having several activities going on in your classroom at the same time but cannot even start to imagine a) how you plan for this, b) how you get manage to give all the children some quality input c) how you can manage to cover all the required objectives in each subject in this way as it seems very time consuming to me. Can anyone enlighten me please as it is a completely new way of teaching to me and I really don't know where to begin. If anyone has any examples of planning I would really appreciate it. email@example.com thanks."}
{"text": "Margaretta is a genus of plants in the family Apocynaceae first described as a genus in 1875. A dozen names have been proposed as species within Margaretta, but at present only one, Margaretta rosea, is categorized as \"accepted\" by The Plant List. Most of the rest are \"unresolved,\" in other words, of uncertain affinity. Margaretta rosea is native to Uganda in eastern Africa. - Dressler, S.; Schmidt, M. & Zizka, G. (2014). \"Margaretta rosea\". African plants \u2013 a Photo Guide. Frankfurt/Main: Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg. |This Apocynaceae article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "Understanding Earth\u2019s climate system through the Cryosphere Today\u2019s Video of the Day from NASA Science News describes two space missions that will help scientists to better understand the cryosphere, which is a critical component of Earth\u2019s climate system. The cryosphere includes all of the forms of ice on our planet such as sea ice, snow cover, glaciers, ice sheets, and frozen ground. NASA has launched two new missions, GRACE Follow-On (GRACE-FO) and ICESat-2, that use different technologies to provide insight into how the distribution of frozen water influences the water cycle. Video Credit: NASA Science News"}
{"text": "Tracking crocodiles in 3-dimensions: A remote monitoring study of movement patterns and diving behaviour (2006\u20132009) Despite their icon status in Australia, many facets of the natural history of freshwater (Crocodylus johnstoni) and estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), such as movement patterns and diving behaviour, are poorly understood. Knowing how crocodiles use space through time is important for the long-term conservation and management of crocodiles. This study aims to utilise state-of-the-art, sensing technology to remotely track the movements of crocodiles in 3-dimensions. Using global positioning systems and time-depth recorders, we will monitor respectively, both the surface location and natural diving patterns of crocodiles, from freshwater and marine habitats, and in animals ranging in body size from 1 to greater than 5 metres."}
{"text": "A theory that describes decision-making when risk is perceived. Prospect theory states that people make decisions based on the potential value of losses and gains, rather than the final outcome. Further, that in our evaluation, our evaluation of the consequence of losses is greater than the gains. The prospect of losing $100 is more painful than the prospect of winning $100 is pleasant. In general, this could be interpreted as an understanding that the mind is more pain-averse than it is pleasure-attracted. Prospect theory explains the mechanisms behind a number of cognitive biases such as Sunk-cost bias - our unwillingness to let go of things we've invested in. Some examples of prospect theory in action; Join the Premier International self-development community, and help us change the world."}
{"text": "This is primarily done to prevent low-frequency common impedance coupling (ground loops) and provide increased capacitive decoupling at higher frequencies. This reduces common impedance coupling and prevents the equipment and subsystem boxes and cable shields from acting like antennas. For every routed signal, we have to ensure that we have a proper return path that is located where we want it and that we don't obstruct already created paths, because signals sharing a part of the return path have common impedance coupling (energy coupled from one signal to the other). We need to establish where the path is and that it is not shared for two sensitive signals to avoid common impedance coupling between them. The LFM solid copper slug has significantly lower ground return inductance that reduces the common impedance coupling within the module."}
{"text": "Marples Hotel Tragedy Sheffield, vital to British armaments production because of its steel plants, was targeted on the night of December 12 1940 in a raid by 300 German bombers . But navigational errors led to the firebombs and high explosives being rained down on the city centre. Many in Sheffield 's city centre sought shelter in the substantial cellars beneath the Victorian hotel known as Marples Hotel (after its original owner) on Fitzalan Square. But at 11.44 a direct hit reduced the seven-storey structure to a pile of rubble less than 15 feet high. Seventy died in the cellars, though miraculously seven men were pulled alive from the debris the next day. More famous dates here 7988 views since 1st December 2008"}
{"text": "Infant/Toddler Room Daily Routine |8:00\u20139:15||Good Mornings/Small Group*| |12:00-2:15||Diapering/ Quiet Time /Nap| |4:00\u20134:30||Clean Up and Goodbyes| *Small Group is the time when your child is engaged in a teacher-directed activity with one or two other children. Typical activities include use of art media, manipulatives (puzzles, lacing cards, pop beads, etc.), sensory exploration, and social/emotional skills through guided play. Children will be engaged in a number of activities and learning experiences throughout the day. Some examples include books, music and movement, singing, sensory activities, outside time, turn-taking games, communication and social skills. *Diapering is always done on an as-needed basis throughout the day and is not limited to a specific time."}
{"text": "Visible Learning: Transition Jain In Transition Jain, we are having fun learning about numbers. Learning Intention: We are learning to count. - I can count to 10. - I can make numbers with plasticine. - I can count blocks. - I can draw circles to match a number. - I can write numbers to 10."}
{"text": "by Andy May, December 14, 2017 in WUWT Hopefully, the first two posts in this series, \u201cDo humans harm the environment\u201d and \u201cPopulation Growth and the Food Supply\u201d have convinced the reader that man-made climate change and global warming are not an existential threat to humanity or the planet. This leaves us in a discussion of the cost of global warming, which is something we can calculate. To do the calculation, we need to estimate the monetary damages caused by global warming, when they will be incurred, and the discount rate of money over that period of time. We will not attempt the calculation here, it is too complex, but we can discuss the parameters and some of the calculations done by others."}
{"text": "This Stratified Sampling video also includes: Be stupefied by stratified sampling. Viewers of a short YouTube video learn about stratified sampling. Given information on the number of people majoring in a particular subject, they decide how many of each major they need to create a stratified sample. - Use the resource as part of a review - Scholars must have experience with proportional reasoning - Note that the resource is for learners studying for the GCSE and uses British terms, such as sixth form, when referring to grade levels - Shows all steps of work - Video quality is extremely poor"}
{"text": "formula, in chemistry, an expression showing the chemical composition of a compound. Formulas of compounds are used in writing the equations (see chemical equations) that represent chemical reactions. Compounds are combinations in fixed proportions of the chemical elements. The smallest unit of an element is the atom. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Chemistry: General"}
{"text": "The following lesson was taught in our children\u2019s Sunday School classes on Sunday, January 4. We would encourage you to use the ideas below to review Sunday\u2019s lesson with your family. God Ordains the Tabernacle Passage: Exodus 25\u201331 Principle: God has made a way for us to dwell with Him. Praise: \u201cThere Is a Redeemer\u201d Prompt: Ask your child these questions: - What was the purpose of the tabernacle? - Who was allowed to go into the tabernacle? - What items were inside the tabernacle? - What does the tabernacle tell us about God? Practice: Help your child apply these truths in the following ways: - By recognizing his sinful condition. - By worshiping God in an honoring way. - By praising God that faith in Christ allows God\u2019s Spirit to dwell in men. This Week: As a family, read Exodus 25\u201331. Next Week: Exodus 32 Memory Verses: \u201cYou shall not bear false witness\u2026\u201d Exodus 20:16a"}
{"text": "A logic puzzle created by studiogiochi, improving and rationalizing existing games. Each space represents a room with doors in each side. Reconstruct the map of the \u201ccastle\u201d closing (that is, blakening) some door; note that: \u2022 the numbers show how many other spaces you can \u201csee\u201d (diagonally, horizontally and vertically) from the space in which the number is placed; for example a 2 means that from that spaces you can see other 2 spaces in total. \u2022 from each room you can reach any other room, that is, there are not isolated rooms or groups of rooms."}
{"text": "Teddy Roosevelt like him. He was actually more read and admired in Britain than the USA because his theories, based on the development of British seapower, exactly fit the British attitude at the end of the 19th century. He was also widely read and admired by the Japanese and the Germans who set out to build battle fleets. We know the result. There has always been a very strong isolationist element in the USA which dislikes any kind of foreign involvement. That is because the USA is at one and the same time, both a continental power and a maritime power. This was never the case with Britain."}
{"text": "What is critical thinking? 1. Acquire knowledge. 2. Understand the significance of that knowledge. 3. Understand how that knowledge relates to a current situation or problem. 4. Analyze the situation to find all the different aspects and possible causes. 5. Use the new knowledge to come up with creative ways to deal with a situation or solve a problem. 6. Use research and reasoning to evaluate before taking action. Check out these pages to start expanding your knowledge: [The above process is adapted from Bloom\u2019s (1956) hierarchy of the cognitive domain.]"}
{"text": "A reduction in road traffic and a switch to greener transport modes are needed to curb air pollution in towns and cities, as cleaner vehicles alone will not be sufficient to solve the problem, the French environment and health agency Anses has said. In a report on particulate matter (PM) pollution, the agency analysed emissions scenarios in French cities by 2025. Despite some positive results, Anses concluded that technological advances alone, such as increased use of particulate filters and a move away from diesel engines, will not lead to sufficient improvements in urban air quality. Please enter your details Not a subscriber? Take a free trial now to discover the critical insights and updates our coverage offers subscribers."}
{"text": "Description: This model provides an example of using the Command Line Operator to plug programs not directly supported by Spatial Modeler Operators into a Model. The example shows a spatial model performing a reprojection process using the Command Line operator. Note that running a command generally requires input files and produces output files. Consequently, when used in a Command Line Operator, the Model has to produce a temporary file to input to the Operator and will need to write a file out. Hence the apparently \u201creversed\u201d Raster Output and Raster Input operators around the Command Line operator. This pattern is really only required when embedding a Command Line operator into a larger Model process."}
{"text": "Pumas are among the least seen of earth\u2019s big cats. Though they\u2019re widely distributed from the Canadian Rockies to the southernmost Andes (and known alternatively as cougars or mountain lions), pumas have historically been thought of as too elusive for any sort of commercial tourism. That changed when a company called Quasar Expeditions, in partnership with Explora Patagonia, launched its first puma trekking safaris earlier this year in Chile\u2019s famed Torres Del Paine National Park. The idea was to give wildlife enthusiasts the same opportunity to see pumas as they\u2019d have with jaguars in Brazil, lions in Africa or tigers in India. Source: Puma safari in Chile \u2013 CNN.com"}
{"text": "Birds were flying from continent to continent long before we were. They reached the coldest place on Earth, Antarctica, long before we did. They can survive in the hottest of deserts. Some can remain on the wing for years at a time. They can girdle the globe. Now, we have taken over the earth and the sea and the sky, but with skill and care and knowledge, we can ensure that there is still a place on Earth for birds in all their beauty and variety if we want to and surely, we should."}
{"text": "The children begin their journey in history learning about what has happened in their lives. Children study significant people and events from the past whilst developing their skills in asking and answering questions, thinking critically, using sources and developing an understanding of the diversity of people from different times. In Key Stage 2 the children continue their learning focusing on a specific period from the past, deepening their knowledge of chronology and applying their historical skills. At Mossgate Primary School Geography helps children to develop curiosity and fascination about the world. The children learn about their local environment, as well as a variety of diverse places around the world. The children develop their skills in map work and field work whilst gaining subject knowledge about the world and a range of societies and cultures."}
{"text": "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms The NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms features 8,470 terms related to cancer and medicine. We offer a widget that you can add to your website to let users look up cancer-related terms. Get NCI\u2019s Dictionary of Cancer Terms Widget. - listen (MEN-thol) - A substance that comes from mint oils or is made in the laboratory. It is used to relieve itching and to treat problems in the upper respiratory tract. Menthol causes a cooling sensation when eaten or put on the skin and it acts as a mild pain killer. It is found in nasal sprays, cough drops, inhalers, creams, and lotions. It is also used as a flavor in many food and oral hygiene products."}
{"text": "The Jane Goodall Institute One of the biggest threats to chimpanzees and other Great Apes is the illegal mining of coltan, a mineral used in many mobile phones. Mining results in the clearing of essential habitat and drives the bush meat trade, further exacerbating the decline of Great Ape populations. The Jane Goodall Institute is committed to raising awareness of the connection between the demise of Great Apes and increase in mobile phone production. The Institute sees social justice, the environment and animal protection as interconnected issues. If we are going to protect animals, we also need to protect human communities and the ecosystems that support them."}
{"text": "Erected in 2000 to replace a statue of Lenin removed 10 years prior, Sveta Sofia stands tall, arms outstretched, golden-skinned and black-eyed, over Bulgaria\u2019s representative centre. Though it bears the name Sveta Sofia the statue does not depict one individual, per se. Rather, she is a combination of figures. The two most commonly attributed are Sofia and Athena, both of Hellenistic origins. Both symbolize \u201cHoly Wisdom\u201d (or \u201cHagia Sofia\u201d, the expression for which the city and its founding church were named), and the statue contains ancient vestiges of that concept: the crown, the laurel wreath, and the owl. She has also been a topic of debate among locals who bash the government for erecting a Sofia monument that actually has nothing to do with the Bulgarian city of Sofia or its history (as the city was named after the church Hagia Sofia)."}
{"text": "11.4.2 Water ingress With the pressure control valves shut, a large build-up of condensation will occur in the steam lines. If this condensation were allowed to remain, water would be passed through the system when the valves are opened, resulting in damage to the valves and condenser. To avoid this build-up, drains are located at strategic positions, for example, in the busmain and upstream of each control valve shown in Fig 2.85. Drains are also present on the HP system of the fossil-fired plant shown in Fig 2.86 to prevent ingress of water from the spray water system."}
{"text": "Solve technical problems with math and science. Are you interested in high tech? Reach for a career as an engineer. Engineering is essentially solving problems by using science to design applications. It is practical and scientific. It differs from some of the other sciences \u2013 biology, chemistry, physics \u2013 but there is considerable crossover. Constructing straw towers or building and racing human-powered paper vehicles are just a couple of things you might find yourself doing as an HCC engineering student. Innovative teaching methods such as team building, design emphasis, project assignments, and creative problem solving are utilized extensively in the engineering curriculum."}
{"text": "(Last Updated on : 15/05/2015) Sankosh is a river which originates in northern Bhutan. The river empties into the Brahmaputra River in the Gauripur , Dhubri district in India. In Bhutan, the Sankosh River is known as the \"Puna Tsang Chu\". The two largest tributaries of Sankosh River are the Mo Chu and Pho Chu rivers. The upper courses of the Pho Chu River in Bhutan are prone to ice blockages. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to email@example.com"}
{"text": "Dexamfetamine sulfate (also spelt dexamphetamine sulphate, usually just called dexamfetamine) is a stimulant drug that is used to promote wakefulness and so reduce excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Dexamfetamine is supplied in a number of different forms, but for the treatment of narcolepsy is usually prescribed as a tablet. The tablets may have different strengths: 5mg, 10mg or 20mg. Usually, the overall daily dose is made up of two or more tablets, taken at intervals through the day. Because there is at present no cure for narcolepsy, the medication that is prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy aims to control the major symptoms of the condition, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy."}
{"text": "C Shell Scripting/Guppies Jump to navigation Jump to search - C shell does not have functions so all logic must be in-lined. An \"alias\" can be created to reuse code such as formating a number with commas using the \"sed\" program. - Mathematical expression that are assigned to variable must with the \"@\" sign instead of the keyword \"set\". - Notice that the syntax is closer to BASIC than the C language with regards to control statements. You must include the key word \"then\" after the \"if\" statement expression. - Bourne shell version by Chris F.A. Johnson from which this version was ported. - The homework assignment that was the genesis of this program"}
{"text": "Lionhead rabbits are one of the smaller breeds of rabbit. They are very fluffy, and as their name suggests they have a mane much like that of a lion! Lionhead rabbits generally tend to live between 5 and 9 years. Lionhead rabbits are incredibly social and playful animals which is why they are one of the most popular breeds of rabbit that are kept as pets. Rabbits in general have great hearing and vision which is used to protect themselves from predators in the wild. In the wild, rabbits live in burrows which are known as warrens. *Lilly is our Lionhead Rabbit. She has a great personality and loves having cuddles. Our Lionhead Rabbit is great for all types of events! Lily is especially good for school talks about prey animals."}
{"text": "Write It, a guided writing activity, accompanies every BrainPOP ELL lesson. As students progress through the units, the writing activities become more advanced. In early units, students practice writing letters and words. Later activities range from writing journal entries and friendly letters to informational and persuasive essays. Sometimes the writing prompts ask students to use the Read It activity as a model for their own writing."}
{"text": "Following the outbreak of World War 2, Year 6 were evacuated this week to Lincolnsfield due to the potential impact of the war on their lives. While away, the pupils have experienced life in a 1940s home, school in the 1940s (I loved the sound of Miss Collins and will be looking to employ her!), learnt how a mangle works, experienced a Morrison shelter and an Andersen shelter, listened to music on a gramophone, learnt about bathing in the 1940s, Dug for Victory, learnt about rationing and so much more. They met a gentleman who was evacuated age 6 and heard all about his experiences\u2026he lived off sardines for dinner every night for 9 months! They also learnt how one could be imprisoned for using more than their rationed amount of sugar! It has been an amazing trip \u2013 truly immersive and a great learning opportunity."}
{"text": "Department of Chemistry, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, 74104-3189, 918-631-3090 The design of a \"washing\" process for the removal and recovery of toxic metals from contaminated soil requires in-depth knowledge of the speciation of the metals. In addition to being present in their original forms (e.g. oxides particulates emitted by a smelter), the contaminating metals may come to be associated with a variety of solid phases commonly present in the soil. A sequential chemical extraction procedure has been used to characterize lead and cadmium speciation in soil collected in the vicinity of a zinc smelter that was in operation for 70 years. soil, lead, cadmium, speciation This paper is from the Proceedings of the 10th Annual Conference on Hazardous Waste Research 1995, published in hard copy and on the Web by the Great Plains/Rocky Mountain Hazardous Substance Research Center."}
{"text": "Any Small Goodness by Tony Johnston takes place in a barrio of Los Angeles. It is a story of a Mexican-American family and how they have to deal with such things as street gangs and teachers who are trying to Americanize them, all of which they want nothing to do with. Young Arturo learns to recognize any small goodness and also learns to create his own. He and his friends create the Green Needle Gang\u2026 You will have to read the book to see what this gang is all about! This story uses many Spanish words and phrases and the author has included an index in the back so that you can look them up as you read. Take a peek at the link below to learn some more Spanish. It is quite fun and includes vocabulary, games, music, and videos."}
{"text": "Comprehensive, nonpartisan resource navigates controversial issues Pros: Free educational resource provides non-biased information on controversial issues; promotes critical thinking and civic engagement. Cons: Some of the more complex, reading-intensive content may need to be modified for less fluent readers. Bottom Line: The balanced pro/con format makes this a go-to source for online research on controversial issues. Read more here. App of the Day picks are selected from the top edtech tools reviewed by Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly."}
{"text": "Back to Mr. Woods' Modules page Control Technology is often called the best module in the Technology Lab. In this module you will build objects using LEGOs that interface with a computer. LEGOs that interface with a computer! How does this work? Well that is just one of the questions that you will answer when you jump into this rotation module. You will start off learning simple program commands and downloading them to the LEGO interface. Next you will build a machine that will carry out your commands. Then you will continue to develop more advanced machines and programs that solve greater problems."}
{"text": "Glutamic acid (Glu, E or glutamate) is one of the 22 amino acids of which proteins are made. Structure of glutamic acid Like all amino acids, glutamic acid has two functional groups: a carboxyl group (COOH) and an amine group (NH2). It has the following side chain: -CH2-CH2-COOH. It is therefore a dicarboxylic polar acid amino acid. Function of glutamic acid As glutamic acid can be synthesised by the body from alpha-ketoglutarate, it is not an essential amino acid. Glutamic acid is the most widely found neurotransmitter in the body. Glutamic acid is an amino acid and also an important neuromediator (carbon in black, oxygen in red, nitrogen in blue and hydrogen in white). \u00a9 Photohound, public domain"}
{"text": "Treatment/Milk: Pasteurized raw Sheep El Trigal Manchego is named for the Spanish region of La Mancha, also home of Don Quixote. The cheese is produced in the La Mancha region from pasteurised sheep's milk. It has a black gray or buff coloured rind with a crosshatch pattern, the paste colour is stark white when young, becomes yellowish as it ages. The fully aged cheese is usually smeared with olive oil and surface mould is removed. The cheese has holes throughout the paste with a mild, slightly briny, nutty flavour. It is sold at various stages of maturity: at the age of 13 weeks it is described as curado (cured) and, when over three months old it is referred to as viejo (aged). There is a peppery bite to cheeses that have reached a great age. It is best known of a series of sheep's cheeses and is similar to Zamorano, Cadiz, Calahora or Castelleno."}
{"text": "Very early on young children can already make the difference between males and females, and by age 3 they know their own gender. The best way adults can help support children\u2019s gender development is by: - Exposing them to various types of feminine and masculine toys and activities and to counter-stereotypic models (ex. policewomen, male nurses). - Creating play environments well suited for either boys or girls. - Avoiding gender-stereotyped comments and by challenging children\u2019s biases and gender stereotypes. - Making sure children have plenty of opportunities to interact with and learn from boys and girls through mixed-gender activities. - Letting young children explore other roles."}
{"text": "\u201cUntil the formation of the Docks, Millbay, being practically valueless, was not considered in the local municipal and parochial arrangements\u201d (RN Worth History of Plymouth 1890). It would appear therefore that Millbay, for some time, existed independently of the Three Towns. Certainly it was the last of the inner harbours of what we now know as modern Plymouth to be developed, however once underway, progress was very swift. Such is not to say it was devoid of development entirely, before that time, after all the mill and mill dam that occasioned the name \u201cMillbay\u201d were created in the Middle Ages. The area of land that we refer to as Millbay however, as distinct from the inlet and harbour itself, is essentially an area of reclaimed land that was in past times known as Surepool or the Sourpool, doubtless on account of the marshy ground and stagnant water."}
{"text": "Psalm 2:12. \"Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him\". The second part of this verse explains what the first part means. Thus \"To kiss the son\", means 'to put ones trust in him\". This verse is a prophetic verse, pointing to the importance of putting ones trust in Jesus. Prophetic verses does not need to have contemporary context, although this verse could have derived from some pagan worship, with the promised future messiah, the \"Son\", replacing the name of a contemporary pagan deity. Christmas and Easter have been claimed to be Christenized pagan holidays. The former substituting worship of the Roman sun-God 'Sol Invictus', and the latter worship of the old English deity \u0112ostre."}
{"text": "- grilled layur (hairtail) - the long, thin fish is wrapped in a spiral around a piece of split wood, preferably papah nyuh (bamboo may be used but burns readily), then grilled over an open fire. The split stick is called pemanggangan, from panggang. Bali dataran dialect Bali aga dialect \u2699 Usage examples pulled from the Virtual Library No examples collected yet."}
{"text": "Recently, another idea has been discussed. Just as withdrawing groundwater can cause subsidence, injecting water can reverse it. It\u2019s not entirely a two-way street\u2014much of the pore space lost during compaction can\u2019t be recovered\u2014but increased pore pressure can begin to unpack the sediment. Injection was used successfully in Long Beach, California in the late 1950s to halt subsidence caused by oil and gas extraction as well as groundwater usage. La soluci\u00f3n no es evacuar agua, sino introducirla. Curioso, to say the least."}
{"text": "Social media: introduction Social media are websites where people have interaction and exchange information and ideas. On this sites you may share texts, photos or videos - Social network sites Social networking sites allow users to share ideas, activities, events, and interests within their individual networks. - Blogs: keeping a public diary"}
{"text": "Our first ECO project of the year is now drawing to a close. All the children have been both fascinated yet shocked to learn about the harmful effects of plastic pollution. The ECO team have been raising awareness of the damage caused to our environment and wildlife when we do not recycle our plastic waste. Sea creatures such as turtles, fish, seals and birds our dying because of either becoming trapped in, or eating, the plastic rubbish found in our oceans and everyone at Rise Park is committed to making a positive change before it is too late. Every child in the school has recycled a plastic bottle and reused it to create a beautiful flower to decorate our sensory garden. Now, every time we look at our fence of flowers, we will be reminded of those precious sea creatures, whose lives have been saved by the dedication of the Recycling Riseparkers!"}
{"text": "21 MAY 1946: Seventy years ago today, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines was the first European airline postwar to launch scheduled services to the United States with the arrival of a KLM Douglas DC-4 at New York Idlewild Airport (today's JFK Airport). The aircraft was PH-TAR \"Rotterdam\". After the end of the Second World War, KLM's long-haul fleet consisted of former military Douglas C-54 Skymasters, the military transport derivative of the DC-4. To augment this fleet, right after the war, KLM ordered four DC-4s and PH-TAR was one of these four aircraft. It was delivered to KLM on 12 April 1946 and flew the first US services just five weeks later. |PH-TAR \"Rotterdam\" arrives in New York City| (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) This newsreel clip is in Dutch, but the images are wonderful even for us non-Dutch speakers!"}
{"text": "Tools available to all students for cPass operational assessments are outlined below. Students can select text on the screen to highlight. Removes both highlights and striker marks from the screen. Allows students to write notes on a small yellow rectangle on-screen. Students can enlarge all content on the screen. Allows students to place a line through an answer choice that is not desired. This only works on multiple-choice (single-select and multiple-select) items types. Provides supplemental information (basic formulas, etc.) to the student when appropriate. This tool is only available on the General CTE Assessment. Completes simple arithmetic operations when directed by the student. This tool is not available on the General CTE assessment."}
{"text": "A lot of students faces formatting problem, especially when it comes to the annotated bibliography. Understanding the way of writing this crucial part of any research paper, can affect the mark as well. APA is the most popular style of formatting which was created by American Psychological Assocoation. The main purpose of APA style formatting is citing sources within the social sciences. We asked our customers what they find the most difficult when writing an essay, and 68$ claimed that annotated bibliography seems to be the toughest one to understand and perform. That\u2019s why, our designer team gathered all required info and created this useful infographic, that clarifies APA style formatting for thousand of students. Infographic creation sponsored and produced by Essaypro."}
{"text": "Coeliac Disease in Christchurch will treat Coeliac disease. It is a permanent, disorder that causes an intestinal reaction to the dietary that is found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. In coeliac disease the cells lining the small bowel (intestine) are damaged and inflamed. This interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food and may lead to deficiencies in vitamins (such as folic acid) and minerals (e.g. iron and calcium). Coeliac disease is treated by a life-long For other locations use the refine search location field below No entries were found."}
{"text": "Java Get Time in MilliSeconds If you wanted to show the time in milliseconds since the particular time, go through the below given example that illustrate how to get the time in milliseconds. Java Get Memory Usage If you have prior worked on C or C++ language, you must be aware of that unlike c++, java don't tell that how much memory is occupied by an object defined in the program. Java Get Host Name In this Example you will learn how to get host name in Java. Go through the below given code to understand how it works and gets the host name of a computer or an IP address using Java application language."}
{"text": "Tamatea\u2019s cave, on the Whanganui River, commemorates the name of the early M\u0101ori explorer and captain of the T\u0101kitimu canoe, Tamatea-p\u014dkai-whenua. Tamatea explored upstream, leaving his servant to wait at the river\u2019s mouth. Some say this gave rise to the river\u2019s name: Whanganui translates as \u2018long wait\u2019. Using this item Photograph by David Young This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder."}
{"text": "Leaves of Grass is a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman. The poems of Leaves of Grass are loosely connected, with each representing Whitman\u2019s celebration of his philosophy of life and humanity. This book is notable for its discussion of delight in sensual pleasures during a time when such candid displays were considered immoral. Where much previous poetry, especially English, relied on symbolism, allegory, and meditation on the religious and spiritual, Leaves of Grass exalted the body and the material world. The author does not diminish the role of the mind or the spirit; rather, he elevates the human form and the human mind, deeming both worthy of poetic praise. Audiobook running time: 19:16:02"}
{"text": "Learn about responsible ways to recreate on agricultural public land in Alberta. There are about five million acres of agricultural land in Alberta leased for grazing and cultivation that can be used for recreation. Agricultural leaseholders must allow access to land as long as it poses no harm to the land or to their investment in crops or livestock. Learn how this system works and how to locate a parcel of land by its legal land description. Definitions for agricultural public land access terms Review the provincial legislation regarding public lands."}
{"text": "m (1 revision) Revision as of 23:58, 14 May 2010 |Point In Direction ()| |File:Point in Direction () Block.gif| The Point In Direction () block is a Motion Block and a Stack Block. The block points its sprite to the specified value - this changes the sprite's direction. Besides inputing the wanted number, there is a small drop-down menu with the common numbers: There has been some confusion involving the number system due to the fact that 0 is straight up, rather than off to the right (the default direction), and that it uses a -180 to 180 circle rather than a normal 360 degree circle - but so far no changes have been made. - Flipping a sprite - Rotating a sprite - If a variable is used to decide the direction, the sprite can point towards an important goal in the project."}
{"text": "Merlin - the legend of king arthur One of the most famous characters during the Arthurian times was Merlin, a powerful magician, prophet and advisor. In the defining moment of Arthur\u2019s career, Merlin arranged the sword-in-the-stone contest by which Arthur became king. Later, the magician met the mystic Lady of the Lake and persuaded her to present the King with the magical sword, Excalibur. This unique program traces the origins of Merlin, and his role in the magical Kingdom of Camelot. |Running Time||50 mins| Write Your Own Review Ask Your Question Frequently Bought Together"}
{"text": "During inerting, air and the oxygen it contains is displaced by an inert gas. Inert gases are gases which are very unreactive, such as, for example, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, as well as all noble gases. Many oils and fats, including butter and products containing fat such as nuts, tend to exhibit losses in quality through auto-oxidation when coming into contact with oxygen. Storing these products under an inert gas protects from losses in quality, increases oxidation stability and improves ageing resistance. Inerting with nitrogen to protect the product. - Protection from losses in quality - Longer shelf-life - Simple to install - Low investment costs Messer has many years of know-how in the field of inerting and provides the gases required. Experienced application engineers advise on the selection of the appropriate inerting process and its integration into customer processes."}
{"text": "Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown, Written by Himself. It is the most celebrated escape in the history of American slavery. Henry Brown had himself sealed in a three-foot-by-two-foot box and shipped from Richmond, Virginia, to Philadelphia, a twenty-seven-hour journey to freedom. In Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown, Written by Himself, Brown not... Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, |Online Access:||Available via EBSCO eBook Collection| No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!"}
{"text": "This lesson teaches students how to use the proper conventions in writing dialogue. The flipchart includes rules for writing dialogue as well as proper conventions for punctuation. Typical activities within this interactive flipchart include: - Know your rules for writing dialogue. Learn about quotation marks, punctuation and paragraphs. - Learn how and when to use quotation marks. - Reading a dialogue and deciding where the paragraph breaks should be. To use these products, you must have ActivInspire software (personal or professional edition). They work best on a Promethean interactive whiteboard with facilities for printing and sound."}
{"text": "How we do what we do We start with a curated set of data that model climate and ecosystem interactions. Then we generate locally relevant data and project possible environmental conditions for Alaska under different climate scenarios. Our models describe possible futures under sets of assumptions known as scenarios. They help manage uncertainty when planning for the future. We make projections, not predictions. Our model projections describe what may happen under the influence of assumptions such as higher temperatures or increases in wildfire."}
{"text": "The green toad grows up to 12 centimetres long and has rough and mottled skin that is whitish grey with olive-green patches. The female is larger than the male. It has large glands behind the eyes and horizontal pupils. Common in lowland areas and dry and sandy habitats, it may also be encountered in hilly and even mountainous regions. The largest populations live by the sea among sand dunes and also in prairies. It can be found in Central Europe and the Mediterranean islands as well as western Asia and Asia Minor. The female lays between 2,000 and 15,000 eggs, which are arranged in cords up to 7 metres in length. It hibernates in the ground. It feeds on invertebrates such as insects, worms and slugs, and is protected from predators by the toxicity of its skin."}
{"text": "FPGA, or Field Programmable Gate Array, is an often overlooked category of mining hardware. They use a series of gate arrays that create truth tables to calculate inputs from a data stream, and output a desired result. The advantage of FPGA\u2019s is that they excel at parallel processes. Hashing in parallel makes them more efficient than GPUs for mining. The challenge is that they need to be configured and programmed manually. This requires a specific skill set, and it\u2019s the reason they don\u2019t get the same attention as GPUs and ASICs."}
{"text": "Organic chemistry is the chemistry of carbon and its compounds. These compounds are called organic molecules. Organic molecules constitute the chemical bricks of life. Fats, sugars, proteins, and the nucleic acids are compounds in which the principal component is carbon. So are countless substances that we take for granted in everyday use. All the clothes that we wear, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, contain organic compounds"}
{"text": "The Montessori philosophy of education as well as the Ontario Ministry of Education guidelines are followed and implemented. Lower elementary students in Grades 1-3 use Montessori hands-on materials to build (spell) words with moveable letters, study parts of speech, add, subtract, multiply and divide in the thousands with materials, learn about the world with puzzle maps, and history with timelines. Children further their reading skills quickly with our well laid out Montessori materials for phonetic and later non-phonetic, work. Emphasis on Reading comprehension is always stressed. Leaders in Technology: our junior elementary students are provided with iPads to use interactively with smart boards at school, and all homework and assignments are conducted through the online medium Google docs."}
{"text": "At P2PU, people work together to learn a particular topic by completing tasks, assessing individual and group work, and providing constructive feedback. This course will become read-only in the near future. Tell us at community.p2pu.org if that is a problem. The Common Core State Standards suggest that writing must live across all disciplines. Let's explore that idea. The Common Core State Standards suggest that writing must live across all disciplines. This course is an exploration of what that might look like. Through conversation, reading, and writing together, participants in this course, developed in partnership with the National Writing Project, will explore what it means to write deeply across the disciplines as a way of learning, as well as what it might mean to ask students to write for a discipline."}
{"text": "The Basic Cube Can Become The Basis For An Endless Variety Of Objects And So Can The Basic Brick Shape - Look Around And See The ties of the railroad and the black lines of the structure at the right are parallel to the picture plane; therefore they do not converge. The rails and the fancy lines of the structure are perpendicular to the picture plane; therefore they do converge, and since the observer's central visual ray points exactly in their direction, their vanishing point must be in the center of the picture. This is one-point perspective. Now look at the suitcase. Both sets of its horizontal lines are oblique to the picture plane; therefore they converge to left and right. The observer (top view) points in their direction to locate their vanishing points. This is two-point perspective. Was this article helpful?"}
{"text": "The number of pixels in an image. Resolution is expressed in terms of the width and height of the image in pixels (for example, 640 x 360 pixels). Higher-resolution images contain more detail but also create larger files that take longer to download. Your electronic devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and so on) also have screen resolution. Ideally, you should match the image resolution of your media to the resolution of your playback device."}
{"text": "What is the IRS and what do they do? The IRS stands for the Internal Revenue Service and it stands as the official revenue service of the United States Federal Government. They are a bureau of the Department of Treasury and their sole priorities are to collect taxes from U.S. citizens, as well as administering the IRC (Internal Revenue Code). The IRS is responsible for issuing tax brackets, the collection of money, creating tax regulations, and pretty much everything else that has to do with taxes. They are the key provider for the United States Government. Their actions allow Congress to create budgets and perform government spending with the money collected by the IRS. Obviously, nobody is a fan of taxes; however, taxes are required to maintain a stable infrastructure within a nation, and a lot of that is because of the IRS."}
{"text": "Measure for Measure\u2014Is This Comedy? Lecture no. 20 from the course: How to Read and Understand Shakespeare Taught by Professor Marc C. Conner | 30 min | Categories: The Great Courses Plus Online Literature & Language Courses With Measure for Measure, you enter the world of Shakespeare\u2019s \u201cproblem plays\u201d\u2014dramas that seem neither truly comic nor tragic. Here, observe how Shakespeare creates Vienna, the play\u2019s setting, as a place of hypocrisy, deception, and trickery, where nothing is what it seems and all the tenets of comedy are subverted."}
{"text": "This seems to be a chicken and egg problem, the sun begins shining due to hydrogen becoming helium, but it's odd that there was no helium initially without the stars. Is my logic flawed? (Note: First year astronomy student) The Big Bang theory predicts that (depending what assumptions you choose) the initial elements were formed from 10 seconds to 20 minutes after the Big Bang. The initial elements were some helium-3 and helium-4 a little lithium-7 a couple of unstable isotopes that decayed to lithium-7 or helium-3. As the linked Wikipedia article says Essentially all of the elements that are heavier than lithium and beryllium were created much later, by stellar nucleosynthesis in evolving and exploding stars. So the answer to your question is: the Helium came first."}
{"text": "DISTRIBUTION: North Africa, now regarded as extinct in the wild. DIET: Grasses and plants with a high water and protein content. NOTES: This species is one the best adapted big animal to dry, hot climate. Using a special cooling system in their nose, which allows them to survive with a higher body temperature , they can also survive some months without drinking, only taking water out of the plants they eat. They are now being successfully bred in captivity and are slow being re introduced into the wild."}
{"text": "[ LESSON PLAN ] Looking for active ways to teach coding and computational thinking to your students? Download our sample lesson plan and learn how to combine coding with movement. [ GUIDE ] Bring movement and STEAM to your curriculum with our guide on ways to make coding and STEAM more playful. Read our four recommendations in the guide below. [ WEBINAR ] Join the co-inventors of Scratch, Amon Millner & Eric Rosenbaum, and the Unruliest Education Director, Emily Wilson, will teach you how to run a successful Hour of Code\u2122. [ USER STORY ] Learn how Michael Fricano II, a K-6 Computer Science Teacher, is teaching his students the fundamentals of computational thinking by coding their own active games."}
{"text": "The Digital Literacy Framework For Canadian Schools Published and distributed by Media Smarts. This is a massive resource for anyone interested in digital literacy. Educators, administrators, and parents should all have an understanding of digital literacy. As more technology is in front of our students, more work is being done outside the classroom and on the Internet. It is important for everyone to understand what that means. When you visit a website, how is data being collected? How is your data being turned into advertisements? What does anonymous mean online? What is public, what is private? What is a good password? How do you keep digital information secure? It is a new way of thinking and learning that we need to understand. Less and less of what we produce is physical. It is digital code stored on a server."}
{"text": "Media and its role in the lives of children and adolescents is an ongoing area of research for the Annenberg Public Policy Center. Over the years, the Center has examined media policies and their impact, including: program ratings, closed captioning, the V-Chip technology, and food/beverage marketing. The sector has focused its research on the effects of media on children\u2019s educational, social, and physical well-being. Through research, conferences, seminars, and meetings, the Center creates a forum for bringing together policy-makers, industry, scholars, and educators to inform best practices to increase the positive role of media in the life of the developing child. In \"Kids' TV Grows Up,\" former APPC professional-in-residence Jo Holz looks at the evolution of children's programming from Howdy Doody to SpongeBob SquarePants."}
{"text": "CO2 and the built environment - The positive role of concrete When it comes to CO2, the use phase of a building has a very important role to play. Buildings are responsible for 36% of CO2 emissions in the EU and 40% of energy consumption. When looking at the whole life cycle of a building (including material production and construction), the use phase (heating, cooling, lighting etc.) often accounts for up to 80% of the CO2 emitted. This is where concrete can make a very positive contribution, as its durability, thermal mass and air tightness qualities help to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Click here to download this fact sheet in full!"}
{"text": "If the input is divisible by 3 as well as 5 then the output should be 'true' otherwise 'false' Find the sum of the elements in the \"second\" diagonal Given a 4x4 matrix, swap the two middle columns Is this triangle right-angled? Finding perimeter of a rectangle find the mean of all elements in a matrix multiply an array by its position number modulus of a number first element of matrix find a specific element from an matrix Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "Chart your basal body temperature and predict ovulation, your most fertile time of the month to conceive a baby. When a woman ovulates a rise in body temperature takes place in order to provide a more fertile environment for conception. By monitoring when this temperature change occurs you can determine when ovulation takes place in your cycle. Recording each day\u2019s basal body temperature with a digital basal body thermometer will help you predict ovulation. Functions: Easy to read liquid crystal display Tone sounds when final temperature is reached Suitable for oral use - mercury free and splash resistant Measure to 2 decimal places Requires 1 x 1.55V (LR41 or equivalent battery) - included"}
{"text": "- OCD is a disorder of the brain and behavior. - Individuals with OCD experience automatic and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) which trigger high levels of anxiety. - The individual responds to these obsessions by engaging in repetitive acts (compulsions) in an attempt to decrease the anxiety and escape from the obsessions. - Obsessions and compulsions need to be time consuming and result in functional impairment in order to have a diagnosis OCD. What is OCD? Bookmark the permalink."}
{"text": "A team of researchers at Australia\u2019s Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology have developed a solar paint that can absorb water vapor and split it to get generate Hydrogen, the cleanest source of energy on earth. While this is unconventional use of solar power, the outcome proves to be much cleaner energy and a fraction of the footprint involved with solar power. Now that Tesla has developed roofing tiles or \u201csolar roof shingles\u201d that double as solar panels, the find by RMIT redefines energy consumption on a global scale considering all that\u2019s needed to make power is a roof and walls, something most people on the planet are already surrounded with. Now that\u2019s POWERFUL! Curious about energy of the future? Here\u2019s a treat\u2026"}
{"text": "Packet filtering helps control packet movement through the network, as shown in Figure B-8. Such control can help limit network traffic and restrict network use by certain users or devices. To permit packets to cross or deny packets from crossing specified router interfaces, Cisco provides access lists. An IP access list is a sequential collection of permit and deny conditions that apply to IP addresses or upper-layer IP protocols. Figure B-8 Access Lists Control Packet Movement Through a Network Transmission of Packets on an Interface Was this article helpful? What you need to know about\u2026 Project Management Made Easy! Project management consists of more than just a large building project and can encompass small projects as well. No matter what the size of your project, you need to have some sort of project management. How you manage your project has everything to do with its outcome."}
{"text": "Ritual and ceremonial masks are an essential feature of the traditional culture of the peoples of a part of Sub-Saharan Africa. This masks usually have a spiritual and religious meaning and they are used in ritual dances and social and religious events. In most cases, mask-making is an art that is passed on from father to son, along with the knowledge of the symbolic meanings conveyed by such masks. The person who wears a ritual mask conceptually loses his or her human life and turns into the spirit represented by the mask itself. In the 20th century, artistic movements such as cubism, fauvism and expressionism have often taken inspiration from the vast and diverse heritage of African masks. - Material: painted wood"}
{"text": "0xcert is a protocol for attesting and validating issuers of non-fungible tokens. There are many different protocols, applications, and companies trying to bring real-world assets and certifications to the blockchain. Yet, there is no clear consensus on how to validate the legitimacy of the minted tokens. For example, there\u2019s no way to ensure that the issuer has a right to mint identity tokens on Ethereum. As public blockchains are permissionless, anyone can create such tokens, yet only tokens created by a legit identity provider will be valuable. 0xcert creates a standard for certified non-fungible tokens, Xcerts. Developers can interact with this standard via an SDK and high-level APIs. Additionally, 0xcert is going to create a decentralized registry of authentic issuers."}
{"text": "In his fourteen points, Wilson supported the right of peoples to govern themselves, the transparency of diplomacy, freedom of travel and commerce etc... and provided for the creation of an international body, the League of Nations, tasked with monitoring compliance with these resolutions. The 28th President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson Created shortly after the war, the League of Nations agreement contained disarmament clauses which had a significant influence on the production of French military equipment between the wars. Initially given a cool reception, Wilson's text however formed the basis for the Treaty of Versailles and demonstrated the growing role of the United States on the international scene. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION\u2026 Book : R\u00e9my Porte, Les Etats-Unis dans la grande guerre : une approche fran\u00e7aise, 2017 Source : public domain"}
{"text": "Join Irene Feher in Part 1 of this easy vocal warmup that you can use to explore your voice and get it ready for musical expression. Using the voice in an easy and natural way is one of the tenets of Music for People\u2019s Bill of Musical Rights: - The human voice is the most natural and powerful vehicle for musical self-expression. The differences in our voices add richness and depth to music. View Part 2 of this video."}
{"text": "The set of lettered choices below refers to multiple questions. Select the one lettered choice that best answers each question. A choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all in each set. Which graph best represents the magnetic field measured at the center of a coil due to a steady current as a function of time? Select an Answer The correct answer is a steady non-zero magnetic field. The magnetic field at the center of a coil is directly proportional to the current in the coil. If the current remains constant over time so does the magnetic field."}
{"text": "About Cyanidioschyzon merolae Cyanidioschyzon merolae is a unicellular red alga from the phylum Rhodophyta and is one of the most primitive red algae. Rhodophyta is an evolutionarily interesting group that falls in Archaeplastida along with green plants but has also given rise to highly diverse groups of protists, including the photosynthetic and non-photosynthetic Chromalveolata. C. merolae can live in acidic hot springs, with pH below 2 and at 45\u00b0C. Taxonomy ID 280699 Data source National Institute of Genetics, Japan What can I find? Homologues, gene trees, and whole genome alignments across multiple species. Download alignments (EMF) This species currently has no variation database. However you can process your own variants using the Variant Effect Predictor:"}
{"text": "Definition - What does Brut mean? \"Brut\" is a french word that means uncut, rough or raw. The term relates to the natural or raw state in which a champagne or sparkling wine is bottled. Brut wines are considered the driest in nature because they are treated with very little to no amount of additional sweetness in form of sugar. The term Brut can be defined as a style associated with the level of sweetness in a sparkling wine. WineFrog explains Brut The term Brut is applied to champagne and sparkling wines, which are quite dry (less sweet) and acidic in nature. This signature style of adding no sugar to the wine was pioneered in the mid-1900s by the well-known champagne House of Perrier-Jou\u00ebt. Nowadays, champagne and sparkling wines are made in a wide variety of styles ranging from very sweet to intensely dry, with bottle labels indicating to what's inside as Brut, Extra Brut, Sec etc."}
{"text": "What's a word for something done for no effect, but makes people feel good about themselves. For instance, in an argument about drug testing welfare recipients, if the facts say it doesn't actually do any good, but taxpayers feel better about having it there regardless, what word would sum that up? It's a palliative. - serving to palliate; relieving without curing n 2. something that palliates ... Scepticism, if they don't believe what scientific studies have proved. - an attitude of doubting the truth of something (such as a claim or statement) MW Hyprocrisy, if they realize drug testing is useless but they want it just the same. - The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness. TFD"}
{"text": "Recommended servings per month |Contaminant||Men||Women||Kids 6-12||Kids 0-5| |Walleye (US)||Mercury, *PCBs||2||2||1||1| |Walleye (Canada)||Mercury, *PCBs||2||2||1||1| - As with many great lakes species, walleye populations have declined due to overfishing, habitat damage, and non native species that both compete for food or prey on walleye. - This species is naturally resilient to fishing pressure and although it has suffered a few drastic declines, it is now considered to be rebuilding."}
{"text": "A PHP function is just a name we give to a block of code that can be used whenever we need it. This might not look like that big of an idea, but believe me, when you know the use of functions, then definitely you will save a lot of time and effort in writing the code in a program. function functionname() //defining a function code to be executed; functionname(); //calling a function - In function name cannot be use numeric value, but can use alphabetic letters, underscore and more. - PHP functions are similar as other languages. function addfunction($x, $y) $sum = $x + $y; echo \"Sum of two numbers is : $sum\"; Result: Sum of two numbers is :15"}
{"text": "From original manuscript at Wat Pho, \u201cContortion\u201d is the exercise with stretch and slow movement for body and mind contentment. Contorted Hermit exercise was not only used for body exercise, but also brings about strength, activeness, and relaxation. In addition, it can be applied to cure some simple diseases and bring healthiness. 1. To support limbs and joints to work nimbly, some exercises will feature massage and caress. 2. It makes blood circulate smoothly. It is an exercise which can be done in every manner. 3. To prevent diseases and support the long life. 4. Incorporating with meditation will help improve emotional balance, help detach stress, depression, drowsiness, and also help increase efficiency of breathing."}
{"text": "This rainbow craft-tivity works well when children are learning about Noah\u2019s Ark, and it\u2019s a very simple project to prepare and make. To prepare, cut coffee filters in half so that you have semi-circles. Have children decorate half of a coffee filter with washable markers. Make sure the markers are washable or water-based so the colors will \u201cbleed\u201d or spread when water is added. Place small cups of water around the table for children to share and give each child an eye dropper. Have children use the dropper to drop \u201crain\u201d over the coffee filter, and watch the colors blend together to make beautiful rainbows. Some children get carried away with the water drops, so make sure children don\u2019t wash away all of their color with water."}
{"text": "ETHICS and FIRST PRINCIPLES vs. the Progressive Ethic The Declaration of Independence and Constitution are the basis of the law of our land. They have served us well since the beginning and will continue to do so because they are based in First Principles. Ethics is a first principle. All right then\u2014what are First Principles? First Principles are what IS\u2014everything else is based upon them; nothing exists without them. They cannot be deduced, nor can anything be deduced without them. In Latin: ab initio. They are what in mathematics are called axioms or postulates. You may use givens. TRUTH is s a first principle. So are the EM (electromagnetic) Spectrum and Gravity. TIME may also be included, as well as PERFECTION. For us, EARTH is a first principle, as are"}
{"text": "Ask your children tonight how they studied our Science vocabulary words tonight by playing the game \"Quiz, Quiz, Trade\". The vocabulary words are not just from our \"Classifying Life\" unit from this week but from last week's \"Cells\" unit, as well. Students also broke down pictures of organisms into plants, animals, fungi, and protists kingdoms on the white board. Read pp. 42-43 with your children tonight to learn more! Welcome to the 5th Grade Blog! This blog is dedicated to the fifth grade at Patterson Park Public Charter School in Baltimore, MD. Our hope is that this blog will keep students, parents, and anyone else interested up to date with all that we have going on during the school year. Let us know what you think!"}
{"text": "In this session, we will look at how memory works and how we might build a curriculum that explicitly sets out to ensure long term learning. We will explore how we can plan links that reinforce learning across year groups and across subjects Clare Sealy is the headteacher of St Matthias Primary School in Tower Hamlets in the East End of London where she has been working since 1991. She is interested in the application of cognitive science in the primary and early years classroom; what it tells us about memory and how this could influence how we plan for long term learning through careful curriculum design. She writes blogs about how her school is attempting to put educational research into practice."}
{"text": "28 Jun Antonio Canova Dead: 13 October 1822 In: Venezia, VE, Italia He was an Italian Neoclassical sculptor, famous for his marble sculptures. Often regarded as the greatest of the Neoclassical artists, his artwork was inspired by the Baroque and the classical revival, but avoided the melodramatics of the former, and the cold artificiality of the latter."}
{"text": "This Going up in Smoke lesson plan also includes: Don't let all your hard work go up in smoke. Pupils conduct an experiment to see the harmful effects of cigarette smoke. They observe how smoke changes the color of white wool and an indicator solution. 6 Views 5 Downloads - Have learners conduct a research project on cigarette smoke - Note that the lesson is likely not appropriate in US high schools due to the use of cigarettes in the experiment - Activity requires a variety of materials; see resource for complete list - Provides diagrams of experimental setup - Includes links to various outside resources"}
{"text": "How to Draw Laura Haddock - Drawing Tutorials - How to Draw Laura Haddock Start the tutorial by making an oval & rectangle. Make outline for eyes. Draw outline for nose. Draw outline for lower face & neck. Make retinas & eye brows. Make eye lashes & wrinkles around the mouth. Make hands, fingers & nails. Draw ear rings & enhance hairs. Finally, make necessary improvements to finish."}
{"text": "Codex Gigas, the world's largest existing medieval manuscript, weighing 75 kilograms (165 pounds), was created in the early 13th century in a Benedictine monastery in Bohemia (in the modern Czech Republic). In 1648, during the Thirty Years\u2019 War, the Swedish army took the codex as spoils of war. It is now in the National Library of Sweden. You can learn more about \u201cThe Devil\u2018s Bible\u201d on the Library\u2019s website, where you can also view pages of the entire Bible by clicking on \"You can browse a digitalised version of the manuscript . . .\" (the picture of the Devil is on page 577 of 629), and watch a 15-minute video by clicking on \"Film\" at the right."}
{"text": "Lesson 82 \u2013 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u064e\u0651\u0631\u0652\u0633\u064f \u0627\u0644\u062b\u064e\u0651\u0627\u0646\u064a \u0648\u0627\u0644\u062b\u064e\u0651\u0645\u0627\u0646\u0648\u0646 The vocative - \u0627\u0644\u0640\u0646\u0650\u0651\u0640\u0640\u062f\u064e\u0627\u0621\u064f - This is also an exercise part in our free Arabic language course. This Arabic course with images and audios will help you learn Arabic. - In this part of the lesson, we will test the knowledge that we have learned in this lesson so far. - Choose the correct answer for each of the following questions. Please click on the correct option for each question below. Upon completion, click on the Mark button to see the correct answers and to obtain your mark. - In this exercise you will not be given the meaning of sentences, please visit the earlier parts of the lesson to learn the meanings if necessary. - Choose the sentence wich with the correct called noun:"}
{"text": "The governor of Wisconsin excitedly announced the theme of this year\u2019s holiday tree: \u201cCelebrate Science.\u201d In a letter to schools, he asked students to make ornaments \u201cshowcasing science in Wisconsin.\u201d He added: \u201cScience is so critically important to understanding and appreciating the world around us and each other. \u201d I wonder if he has ever read the works of Father Stanley Jaki. A man of theology and science, Jaki contends that the Incarnation is critical to the birth of science. It is because of Christmas that we can celebrate science. Some claim it was easy for scientists of the past to remain Christian. The field was still in its infancy. Knowing all that we know now makes it almost impossible for present-day scientists to believe in God. How, then, to explain Father Jaki? He is a contemporary who died only a decade ago."}
{"text": "Cirrus clouds - good weather These wispy Cirrus clouds were photographed high above Utah. The word cirrus means \"hair curl\" in Latin. These high, thin clouds can stretch for miles, thus the name \"mare's tails\". These clouds are found up to 7 miles high in the sky, where temperatures can be as low as -80 degrees F. Cirrus clouds are made of ice crystals, they do not make rain. This type of cloud can be a precursor to coming rain in 1 - 2 days, depending on the direction of the wind."}
{"text": "A unique device This system is a compromise between the laboratory and the natural environment as it is designed to recreate the effects of several environmental parameters (water temperature, wind speed, sunshine, surface agitation). It is the first experimental tool to characterise the transfer of a product from the surface to the atmosphere and aquatic environment. To quickly obtain answers to the following questions: - Which compartments are affected (air, sea surface, water column or sediment)? - What are the transfer kinetics in each compartment? - Which is the predominant process? - To what risks are the response teams exposed?"}
{"text": "- Shape - a simple object on the floorplan, such as a desk; - Zone - a polyline that defines an area of interest, such as a private office, a meeting room, or an open space; - Wall - a polyline that marks exterior or interior walls. - Selection Tool - select and move shapes; TIP: Hold the middle mouse button or SHIFT to pan. - Panning Tool - drag and move around the floorplan; - Wall Tool - create walls; TIP: Hold CTRL (or cmd) and click to create a new point and connect with the current. - Zone Tool - create zones; TIP: Press Enter to complete the zone."}
{"text": "EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR STITCH \"Now at last I am ready,\" she said, as she finished her first stitch. You reckermember my old sayin', don't you, 'a stitch in time saves nine'? He measured these round his waist, and then began to stitch them together, slowly and laboriously. May stopped in the middle of a stitch, and stared at him with something akin to dismay. I had a stitch in my side, and both Harold's stockings had come down. I was goin' to stitch that blue stripe on the left leg on again. The needle is to be brought out at the corner of the stitch, nearest to that you are about to make. The engraving will give a better idea of this stitch than any description we could give. You knit the first stitch, and pass the other to make a loop over the needle. This process is repeated in every stitch to the end of the row."}
{"text": "A is for App Reading Fluency Apps for Struggling Readers in Primary School A is for App supports struggling readers in primary school with advice on Apps that increase fluency in reading. In 4 countries: Belgium, The Czech Republic, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom, a high quality fluency App is tested in a primary school with children aged 10-11. In the United Kingdom, the University of Sheffield is testing LEXIA in the Worsbrough School in Yorkshire. In our Teacher Toolkit find out more about: Why Apps help fluency, What Apps to choose at what stage of reading LEXIA by watching a video made by Worsbrough teachers How to organise your classroom when using Apps Why gaming Apps work"}
{"text": "Newspapsers.com, part of the Ancestry family of companies, has a blog, Fishwrap. They posted a story about the destruction of the US 1890 census destruction. While many of us may be aware that virtually all of it was destroyed, by two different fires we may not be aware and Congress decades later ordered the destruction of the damaged records. The 1890 census was the first US census to gather data on a separate schedule for each family, including questions about race, immigration and naturalization, the number of children born and living and service related to the Civil War. To read the article see: Thank you to Teven Laxer, member IAJGS Records Access Monitoring Committee for sharing the article with us. Jan Meisels Allen Chairperson, IAJGS Public Records Access Monitoring Committee"}
{"text": "Peripheral Arterial Disease Leg circulation is a serious medical problem called Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) otherwise referred to as Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). PAD is a serious vascular condition involving a buildup of plaque within the peripheral arteries of the legs and feet. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood, and can accumulate as a result of several different factors. The buildup of plaque can severely narrow or block the arteries and limit the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body. PAD usually affects the legs, but also can affect the arteries that carry blood from your heart to your head, arms, and kidneys. At ProActive Heart & Vein Center we offer advanced treatment to relieve symptoms and treat PAD."}
{"text": "hyperopia(redirected from facultative hyperopia) Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical. hyperopia(h\u012b'p\u0259r\u014d`p\u0113\u0259): see farsightednessfarsightedness condition in which far objects can be seen easily but there is difficulty in near vision. It is caused by a defect of refraction in which the image is focused behind the retina of the eye rather than upon it, either because the eyeball is ..... Click the link for more information. ."}
{"text": "The children explored the Arctic and Antarctica. They had great fun learning about the animals and people who live in the Polar Lands. During our topic the children participated in various experiments. The children were given the opportunity to make predictions, carry out experiments and record their experiments just like real scientists. We used hot water to investigate how penguins keep warm and which material would be the warmest and should be worn by Polar explorers like Captain Scott. Check out our pictures below."}
{"text": "National Gypsum Company Workers Exposed to Asbestos In 1925, National Gypsum was founded and it introduced the world to a new type of wallboard - lighter and stronger. In short time, the company grew beyond expectations acquiring different other companies and gaining access to different gypsum mines. By purchasing other companies, they expanded their product line, in some cases, with asbestos containing products and materials. They eventually stopped using asbestos by the year 1970, but, until then, their products affected the people working in the construction industry that inevitably interacted with these."}
{"text": "Stellar Photos Of Earth Taken From Space Antarctica is located in the Antarctic area in the Southern Hemisphere. It is southernmost continent on Earth and is the geographical South Pole. Area wise, it happens to be the fifth largest continent. Almost 98% of this region is covered with ice with an average of a minimum of 1.9 kilometres in thickness. It is the driest, windiest, and coldest continent on earth with the greatest average elevation as compared to all the other continents. Only organisms adapted to cold can survive such as certain varieties of algae, fungi, bacteria, protista, plants, and animals, like mites, nematodes, seals, tardigrades, and penguins."}
{"text": "Welcome to the Signed English Website Signed English is a sign language dialect which matches each spoken word of English. It is mostly used for language development, allowing a teacher to reinforce the spoken word with its equivalent sign. Children are able to communicate in Signed English at a much earlier age than the spoken language; transition into to spoken English is made easier as they already possess the signed vocabulary. This website contains resources to help learn and teach Signed English language, including a complete dictionary containing almost 3,000 words. If you are interested in learning Signed English, or wish to teach your children feel free to download the dictionary, alphabet or lessons from this website. In addition you can create your own phrases using the custom phrase tool."}
{"text": "- The Oxford English Dictionary says a hurrygraph is a \"jocular nonce-word\" meaning hurried sketch. Glossary of Art Terms. 2014. Look at other dictionaries: -graph \u2014 A suffix (word ending) referring to something written, drawn or recorded (such as a collagraph, collograph, holograph (not to be confused with hologram), monograph, photograph, pictograph) or an instrument for writing, drawing, recording, or\u2026 \u2026 Glossary of Art Terms -graph \u2014 comb. form forming nouns and verbs meaning: 1 a thing written or drawn etc. in a specified way (autograph; photograph). 2 an instrument that records (heliograph; seismograph; telegraph). * * * \u02ccgraf, aa(\u0259)f, aif, \u0227f noun combining form ( s)\u2026 \u2026 Useful english dictionary"}
{"text": "Nassau\u2019s most visited attraction is the Queen\u2019s Staircase. Climb the 65 steps, recently renovated, carved out of solid limestones by slaves in the late 18th century, between 1793 and 1794. It is reported that slaves were forced to cut through rocks with axes and other sharp hand tools. This 102 foot staircase was named in honour of the 65 years of Queen\u2019s Victoria\u2019s reign. Construction of this monument is still regarded as remarkable. For practical purposes, the staircase provides a shorter route to and form Bennet\u2019s Hill."}
{"text": "Strayed Pangolin caught in Jajpur Villagers spotted the rare animal and captured it in a gunny bag before informing forest department officials on Sunday. forest officials took the animal from the locals. . \"The Indian Pangolin or Manis Crassicaudata is protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Pangolin might look fearsome, but in reality it is shy, harmless creature. We need to educate people about some of this rarer species,\" said Sarat Chandra Sahu, Bayree Ranger. The rare nocturnal mammal was safe and released into the Nalida jungle in the presence of animal lovers and social activists, said Sahu adding that it was 3 feet in length and weighed more than ten kg."}
{"text": "The Packet type exposes the following members. Back to Top |Deserialize(Stream, Packet )| Deserializes from a memory stream to a Packet object Performs application-defined tasks associated with freeing, releasing, or resetting unmanaged resources. Allows an object to try to free resources and perform other cleanup operations before it is reclaimed by garbage collection.(Inherited from Object.) Serves as a hash function for a particular type.(Inherited from Object.) Gets the Type of the current instance.(Inherited from Object.) Creates a shallow copy of the current Object.(Inherited from Object.) Returns the serialised bytes of the packet header appended by the serialised header size. This is required to rebuild the header on receive. Returns a string that represents the current object.(Inherited from Object.)"}
{"text": "Left: images of the 70 m-long, 1 m-wide fracture at the top of the 134 m-high Aswan cliff in the Seth region of Comet 67P/Churyumov\u2013Gerasimenko (marked with arrow). The last image of the fracture still present was taken on 4 July 2015 (not shown here). Centre: a broad plume of dust is imaged by Rosetta\u2019s navigation camera on 10 July 2015, which can be traced back to an area on the comet that encompasses the Seth region (the Aswan cliff is included within the marked rectangle). Right: two example images taken after the cliff collapse, showing the exposed material in the cliff face (top) and the new outline of the cliff top (bottom). The same boulder is circled in all images to guide the eye when viewing the scene from different orientations. For additional images click here. More information: Collapsing cliff reveals comet\u2019s interior"}
{"text": "Lots of paper is folded in elementary schools. \u201cHamburger-style\u201d is when a piece of rectangular paper is folded in half like this: \u201cHot-dog-style\u201d looks like this: To open a beer with a single sheet of paper, use this folding nomenclature and the following instructions. It\u2019s so easy, even a 2nd-grader can do it. (Please do not teach this method to 2nd-graders.) Use whatever paper you have around: typing, grocery bag, or even used shooting target. You\u2019ll need a piece that is about 8.5\u00d711\u2033 in size. The last hamburger-style fold will be tough, but muscle it. Hold the beer in one hand and the paper in the other. Using your thumb as a fulcrum, pry up the cap with the paper."}
{"text": "Solar Water Heaters Solar water heating (SWH) is the conversion of sunlight into heat for water heating using a solar thermal collector. A variety of configurations are available at varying cost to provide solutions in different climates and latitudes. SWHs are widely used for residential and some industrial applications. A sun-facing collector heats a working fluid that passes into a storage system for later use. SWH are active (pumped) and passive (convection-driven). They use water only, or both water and a working fluid. They are heated directly or via light-concentrating mirrors. They operate independently or as hybrids with electric or gas heaters. In large-scale installations, mirrors may concentrate sunlight onto a smaller collector."}
{"text": "A baby lamb is separated from its family. Somehow, in vast herds of sheep that look virtually identical, the lost youngling locates its kin. Salmon swim out to the vast expanses of the sea and migrate back home to their precise spawning grounds with bewildering accuracy. Scientists have long known about such animal kinship attachments, some known as \u201cimprinting,\u201d but the mechanisms underlying them have been hidden in a black box at the cellular and molecular levels. Now biologists at the University of California San Diego have unlocked key elements of these mysteries, with implications for understanding social attraction and aversion in a range of animals and humans."}
{"text": "Pattani was a seat of the Sailendra power during the Sailendra domination of the Malay Peninsula and later was the center of a Malay state, which was drawn into the Thai orbit. With Ayutthaya , it was one of the first places in Siam opened to the Portuguese in the 16th cent. At first bound only by tenuous links of suzerainty to the courts of Ayutthaya and Bangkok, against which it was several times in revolt, the Pattani sultanate was annexed in 1902. The region has been the scene of attacks by Malay separatists (in the 1970s and 80s and again in the early 21st cent.). The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Thai Political Geography"}
{"text": "The following passage appears in a chapter of a textbook on Religious and Moral Education. The subject is required among all schoolchildren between the ages of 5 and 18. \u201cThe Importance of the Rainbow: It is the symbol of God\u2019s promise to mankind. It shows God\u2019s purpose for the earth. It is also a sign of God\u2019s love for mankind. It reminds people that God will not destroy the earth and water again. It helps man to realize real existence of his creator.\u201d"}
{"text": "What is retinoblastoma? Retinoblastoma is a rare, highly curable intraocular cancer of young children. It arises in the retina, hence its name. Over 95% of cases occur before the age of 5 years and can affect one or both eyes. Because the affected child is often too young to be aware of visual problems, cases often go undetected for some time, however retinoblastoma is highly curable if it has not progressed beyond the eye. We recommend you seek professional advice if you are concerned about your eye healthRequest an eye test Search for more answers: More help in store If you need more help, you can contact us by searching for your nearest store below. Just type in your postcode, city or town."}
{"text": "Numbness of the tongue, in addition to tingling, results from consuming certain medications, substances or toxins; trauma or injury to the tongue; or imbalanced vitamins and minerals. Numbness and tingling can occur as a result of damage to the nervous system. The ingestion of certain substances such as some alcohols, medications and narcotics can cause numbness of the tongue with only a short-term effect, explains HealthHype.com. Anesthesia used in dental practices cause this sensation, too. In the case of tongue injury, numbness sometimes presents along with pain, and can result from burning the tongue, biting it or consuming a large amount of acidic or alkaline foods. An excess of calcium, sodium or potassium, or a deficiency of vitamin B12 sometimes causes tongue numbness, notes HealthHype.com."}
{"text": "An encroachment exists when a structure from one property extends over the property line of another property. Perhaps a garage roof overhangs a neighbor\u2019s property line, a retaining wall crosses the neighbor\u2019s property line or a driveway is paved a few inches past the boundary line. All are examples of encroachments. The existence of an encroachment is usually confirmed with a boundary line survey. Results of such a survey are usually recorded as a matter of public record and become attached to the title of the offending property. A property owner whose lot is being encroached upon may insist that the encroaching structure be altered or removed. It is also common to grant easements or boundary line adjustments to clear up encroachment disputes."}
{"text": "The File virtual table gives you an overview of the files in a directory on your disk. The File virtual table contains the following fields. The filter on the Path field determines which directory is shown. The value Yes indicates that the entry is a file; the value No indicates that the entry is a directory. The name of the file or directory. The size of the file in bytes. The date the file was last modified. The time the file was last modified. A BLOB field with the contents of the file. You must create a tabular-type page to access the File virtual table."}
{"text": "Introduction to PHP This document is a brief introduction to PHP, one of the most useful features of people.emich.edu. According to php.net, \"PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for Web development and can be embedded into HTML.\" Simply put, it is software that runs on the web server, and allows you to embed code into your web pages to make them more dynamic. PHP stands for \"PHP Hypertext Preprocessor\". While PHP can be used to construct elaborate web applications, even non-programmers can utilize PHP to enhance their web pages. This document is written with casual web masters in mind, and only scratches the surface of PHP's capabilities. Next: Getting Started"}
{"text": "An endangered loggerhead sea turtle named Adelita makes an epic 7,000 mile, 368 day journey from Baja California, Mexico to Japan. Her route passed directly through the Pacific Plastiscape (aka \"Great Pacific Garbage Patch\"). She was the first animal ever be tracked swimming across an entire ocean. She was tracked between August 1996 and August 1997. Learn more about plastic pollution in the ocean in The Plastic Age, a film with Pharrell Williams."}
{"text": "A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is how virtually all electronics are constructed these days. PCBs are usually made from copper plated fiberglass where the desired circuit is etched into the copper and then the various components are soldered on. Another term is Printed Wire Board, which means the same thing. The term has fallen out of use today. PCB material is also used for ties in handlaid track. When used in such an application a cut must be made in the copper foil to break the circuit. If not, the layout will short when power is applied to the track. This will mean hours finding the culprit and correcting the issue. Turnouts laid using PCB ties can be particularly troublesome in this respect."}
{"text": "Photophon Aernoudt Jacobs Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 Aernoudt Jacobs is doing research on the photoacoustic effect (in collaboration with KUL, Acoustics Lab) for the installation photophon. The photoacoustic effect is based on the phenomena of radiant energy. A strong light source can be converted into an acoustic wave due to absorption and thermal excitation. When rapid pulses of light are projected onto a sample of matter, they can be absorbed and the resulting energy will be radiated as heat. This causes sound waves due to pressure variations. The photoacoustic effect was discovered by Alexander Graham Bell in his search for a means of wireless communication. photophon is produced by Intro in situ and opens in Maastricht in September 2013 and is part of Resonance, the European Sound Art Network."}
{"text": "Intimate partner violence goes on within a relationship. It comprises a number of acts, words, and behaviours committed by one partner on the other, which affects that person's physical, mental or sexual state. The abuser is intending to exert power and domination over the other, and the abused person feels coercion and danger. All types of relationships can be affected (heterosexual, married or unmarried, LGBTQ). These forms of violence can impact people of all situations, from the wealthy to the disadvantaged, young or old, Swiss or foreign."}
{"text": "Southern Africa, comprising of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe is a region with significant unfulfilled agricultural potential. It has a population of more than 120 million people, with 40 to 80% being generally poor and food insecure except in South Africa and Botswana. Agro-ecologically, Central Africa contains important rainfall gradients with maxima in the Congo basin moving towards semi-arid areas north and south although most of the region has lengths of growing period of more than 210 days. As a result, the most prominent farming systems are forest-based, root crop systems, cereal-root crop systems, and tree crop systems with many people living within highland perennial systems. Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Test"}
{"text": "Downton, A. (2015). Links between multiplicative structures and the development of multiplicative thinking. 217-224. Australia: Proceedings of the 39th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. This paper presents the findings of one aspect of a study that investigated Grade 3 students ' development of multiplicative thinking. Of particular interest was the extent to which students could successfully perform on tasks relating to different semantic structures and the influence of each structure on their strategy choice. The findings suggest that Grade 3 students are capable of solving problems relating to the different semantic structures and many do so using multiplicative strategies. Access may be restricted."}
{"text": "Achieve optimal sleep: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco before bed Stimulants or depressants that are ingested or inhaled can make it more difficult to fall asleep Oversleeping or sleeping through an alarm is not a waking-up problem. Oversleeping is a going-to-bed problem. Sleep can help you learn better and faster, reduce the risk of error and injury, and perform at your best. The consequences of oversleeping and being late to work can include discipline, demotion, expulsion or termination. It is important to avoid caffeine, alcohol and tobacco use before bed, as stimulants or depressants ingested or inhaled, in the hours before going to bed, can make it more difficult to fall asleep."}
{"text": "If Untreated\u2026Rodents are often adaptive enough to live close with man, where they can cause minor to severe damage. This damage can be structural to a home with nesting behaviors. The constant growth of a rodent\u2019s teeth throughout its life requires them to consistently maintain this growth by chewing on wiring, drywall, and internal structural components of a home or business. In most cases the rodents are a constant problem throughout the year, but certain times of the year are more problematic. Colder weather often escalates the problem, when these rodents begin to seek shelter and warmth. Being that most rodents are omnivores, there are a myriad of options for them to feed, and a food source will keep them around. Rodents are often very consistent in their behaviors including the use of the same paths throughout a home or business."}
{"text": "Although we cannot yet prove scientifically that exposure to mold causes specific illnesses in people, we have a large body of evidence that supports this cause and effect relationship. For this reason, many U.S. and Canadian health and safety agencies have developed recommended procedures for handling indoor mold problems. This 4-hour interactive online course is a collection of these recommendations, including methods for assessing the magnitude of a mold problem, controlling the growth of mold, and planning and executing a mold cleanup project. The goal of this course is to help participants understand: How to conduct an environmental assessment for mold How to control and prevent mold How to plan, execute, and manage a mold remediation project There will be a multiple-choice test at the end of this course."}
{"text": "The concept of Null Hypothesis can be confusing for many of us. It is a statement of nonexistence, For example: \"There is no (Statistically Significant) difference between the Means of these two Populations.\" And we normally think in terms of what exists, not what doesn't. It would be more natural for most of us to start by asking a question instead: \"Is there a (Statistically Significant) difference between the Means of these two Populations?\" Then, we could rephrase it as a Negative Statement to produce a Null Hypothesis, as shown below. Andrew A. (Andy) Jawlik is the author of the book, Statistics from A to Z -- Confusing Concepts Clarified, published by Wiley."}
{"text": "Words nearby versicle Examples from the Web for versicle It consists of three texts describing the mystery, recited as versicle and response alternately with the salutation \"Hail, Mary!\" \"I only chanted a versicle from one of the Psalms,\" he explained.The Spanish Brothers|Deborah Alcock He gives a Sunday-school feast every year, which begins with a versicle and a response.The Silent Isle|Arthur Christopher Benson Every versicle\u2014well do we remember it\u2014concluded with the exordium, \u201cDamn their eyes!\u201dA Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman And at the end of what seemed to be a versicle of his chant he called Bluebeard.Stories of Comedy|Various"}
{"text": "This course introduces the basic principles of economics from the perspective of the Austrian school. Based on Carl Menger\u2019s Principles of Economics, Ludwig von Mises\u2019 Human Action, and Murray Rothbard\u2019s Man, Economy, and State, this course covers the concepts of human action, scarcity, opportunity cost, time preference, capital, trade, money, and prices. You can see the full course syllabus here. This course is taught through ten lectures and discussion sessions, lasting 1 hour each. Purchasing the course provides access to all these lectures and seminars, in audio and video format, as well as detailed class notes. This was the first in a series of courses that cover the principles of economics from the perspective of the Austrian School. Sign up to the newsletter to stay informed of when all of these courses will be offered. Bulk discount rates: 2-5 Courses 20% off 6+ Courses 35% off"}
{"text": "Reconstructing current energy infrastructures dominated by fossil fuels towards a high share of renewable energy requires a drastic extension of energy storage capacities. Common storage technologies like compressed air or pumped hydro are either limited in capacity or have to face low efficiencies. A promising alternative is proposed with the use of energy carrying compounds for hydrogen storage. This route is shown to offer the possibility to combine high process chain efficiency with lossless energy storage for stationary and mobile applications. In this article, efficiencies for energy storage by methane and energy transport substances are calculated and compared to each other. Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Volume 83, Issue 11, November, 2011, Pages 2002-2013"}
{"text": "Bridging the Gap Between Healthcare and Family \"Paralysis can be either partial or complete. Paralysis of both the arms and legs has been traditionally been called quadriplegia. Quad comes from the Latin for four and plegia comes from the Greek for inability to move. Currently the term tetraplegia is becoming more popular, but it means the same thing. Tetra is from the Greek for inability to move.\" \u00a9 2015 BrainAndSpinalCord.org The American Lung Association is a great resource for anyone struggling with the various different forms of lung disease. Some of these diseases include: COPD, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cancer, Asthma, and the many other debilitating disease processes. \"For over 95 years, the American Lung Association has been funding quality lung research with the intent to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.\" American Lung Association \u00a92015"}
{"text": "In most languages, if you need to swap the contents of two variables, say X and Y, it normally requires a third temporary location: Temp = X; X = Y; Y = Temp; But in assembly language, if the two variables are stored in registers (or even in memory), you can swap them without using a third register (or variable). Here\u2019s the code that uses an exclusive or to swap the values: Try it yourself with some real values and you can almost see the bits exchanging places. Presto, Changeo! A little assembler magic."}
{"text": "There are three types of federal student financial aid: - Grants \u2014 This type of financial aid does not have to be repaid (unless you leave school and owe a refund). - Loans \u2014 This is money for school that you borrow. Loans almost always have to be repaid with interest. - Work-Study \u2014 This is money you earn by working in a job that qualifies for work study. Your college will help you coordinate your work study arrangement, and most work-study jobs are on campus."}
{"text": "Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability. Having sport in common is just one more way that preconceptions and false ideas are swept away. Young people with disabilities often do not get a chance to play on their school sports teams. More and more U.S. states are adopting the Unified Sports approach that Special Olympics pioneered and making school sports much more inclusive. Special Olympics Oklahoma offers Unified Sports in the following sports:"}
{"text": "A supernova explosion is one of the most powerful releases of energy in the universe. When the largest stars run out of fuel and collapse, the implosion of their core rebounds with such power that the resulting explosion outshines entire galaxies for several weeks. All that remains is a tiny dense neutron star, surrounded by an expanding cloud of ultra-hot glowing gas which we see as a beautiful nebula. If the star was particularly massive, then the remains of the core will become a black hole, instead of a neutron star. A supernova explosion can be devastating to neighbouring stars and planets light years away. Written by Allen Versfeld Comments? Questions? Why not mail me at firstname.lastname@example.org"}
{"text": "Poor harvests caused by drought in parts of Central America could leave more than two million people hungry, the World Food Program (WFP) has said. Lower than average rainfall in June and July has led to major crop losses for small-scale maize and bean farmers in Central America\u2019s \u201cDry Corridor,\u201d which runs through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. This means subsistence farmers will not have enough food to eat or sell in the coming months, and have no food supplies to see them through the lean time between harvests. Central America is one of the regions most vulnerable to extreme weather linked to climate change, according to the UN. The region was hit hard by consecutive years of drought from 2014 to mid-2016, which left millions in need of food aid."}
{"text": "Why do children have breath holding spells? Q: My son is 18 months old. He has a habit of crying in only one breath . He starts turning blue while crying since he is not taking any breath and does that for over 15-20 seconds, which is very scary. Can you please help me know why kids do like this, is this common and what is the solution? A:Your son has breath-holding spells. They commonly occur in the age group of 6 months to 2 years and are sometimes associated with iron deficiency or occasionally calcium deficiency. These spells are observed when a child starts crying suddenly and holds the breath during the first breath. Avoid these situations and if the child holds the breath try to stimulate the child to breathe by pinching the back. Don't panic most often these settle over a period of time. See your pediatrician for dietary counselling and iron supplementation, if required."}
{"text": "This object is on display in the James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA. Collection Item Summary: The Gorgon 2C was one of a family of missiles of the U.S. Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics. It was powered by a pulsejet, much like the one used on the famous V-1 German cruise missile of World War II. However, the Gorgon 2C never became operational because it was developed too late in the war. The 2C was converted into a control test vehicle and was used to test missile heat homing and radar homing systems and techniques. About 100 were built and tested altogether, starting in September 1946. This is probably one of the few if not the only remaining Gorgon 2Cs extant. The Gorgon program was cancelled in 1951. The missile was donated to the Smithsonian in 1966 by the U.S. Navy."}
{"text": "Policy and Legislation News Vietnam needs strategy for earth observation technology 09 September 2019 Do\u00e3n H\u00e0 Th\u1eafng, an expert on space technology, talks to Viet Nam News about the development of earth observation technologies (remote sensing) and how these can be applied for the country's socio-economic development and well-being. Earth observation (EO) is the gathering of information about the physical, chemical, and biological systems of the planet via remote-sensing technologies. Source: Viet Nam News Image credit: H\u1ed3ng Ninh - Earth observation technologies are vital to the early warning and management of natural disasters."}
{"text": "What is a window Sash? A window sash is a component of dwelling structures and buildings that allow for light to pass into the home and yet create a barrier to what will become \u201cthe outside.\u201d A window sash can be made of many types of materials ranging from wood, steel, aluminum, Polyvinyl chloride, fiberglass and composites and is what holds one, two or three panes of glass. The most basic window sash consists of two Rails (top and bottom pieces) and the Stiles ( left and right pieces) and one piece of glass held in place using putty or an adhesive. An intricate (diamond lite) window sash hung over a simple window sash. What is a sash? Well I just told you. But I had to add what is a sash for the other people googling this and help them find this page too!"}
{"text": "To make understandable There are some areas of life that rationalism cannot explicate. In 1674, at the age of eighty-six, he published his Principia et problemata aliquot geometrica, ante desperata nunc breviter explicate et demonstrate (L. explicate what 's on here, but this is the top level. explicate this relationship in all its complexity, I will proceed in four steps. explicate the ways that meanings are produced within a hypertext, lay bare the inter-relations of codes."}
{"text": "Forceps are instruments used for grasping during various medical procedures. A forceps has hinged handles that are used to control two blades or tongs. Obstetrical forceps look similar to a long pair of tongs that look like spoons. These forceps are used in some deliveries to grasp and guide a baby's head out of the birth canal (vagina). Surgical forceps, which look more like tweezers, come in varying lengths and are used to grasp and hold skin and other tissues during surgery. Forceps are also used to handle sterile dressings. Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Thomas M. Bailey, MD, CCFP - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology"}
{"text": "World Kindness Day is celebrated annually on 13th November. On this day, those who choose to participate, attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting good deeds and pledging acts of kindness, either as individuals or as organizations. Haywood Elementary deemed it Mr Rogers \u201cCardigan Day\u201d and celebrated by encouraging children to wear a cardigan. These were a staple for television icon Mr Rogers who spent his career teaching kindness and acceptance. Principal, Dr Dusty Warren, took the challenge to another level and dressed entirely as Mr Rogers to encourage kindness and remind the children that they are special."}
{"text": "The gravity and atmosphere of the Red Planet are far different than that of Earth. Helicopter design would have to be altered \u2013 NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Bob Balaram explains the challenges. Well, copters really. The low atmospheric density makes getting lift a little harder. I wonder about a jumper, using some cheap thrust to send it up above the ground, coupled with some sort of autogyro to provide some control as it returned to the surface."}
{"text": "ENGL 068 | 2019 Fall: Research Assignment Resources to support research for ENGL 068 Research Assignment Details The topic of the research paper will originate from 7 Generations: A Plains Cree Saga by David Alexander Robertson. Focus will be on one of the four moments of First Peoples history written about in the book. - How do the effects of residential schooling continue today through intergenerational traumas? - What is the \"'60's Scoop\", who did it affect, and how has it impacted Aboriginal cultures today? - Explain the history of smallpox in relation to Indigenous Peoples of North America. - Describe why most Canadians don't know the history of their own country and how education is the number one path to reconciliation."}
{"text": "Cup-A-Cup is a fun, clever way to work on visual processing and response speed. Game includes 9 cups each with a circle, square or triangle, in blue, yellow or red, printed on the bottom. The two dice are marked with those same shapes and colors. So the object is to be the first player to grab the cup whose bottom shape completes the set indicated by the throw on the dice. If a red circle and a red square are thrown all players should be racing for the red triangle cup. And if a yellow square and blue triangle are thrown, be the first to pick up the red circle. First person to collect 4 cups is the winner! After the game is over, try stacking the cups. It is a fun and very motivating way to build arm, shoulder and trunk stability and control."}
{"text": "Now completely revised and updated, this popular guide to the Arabic language has been a valuable resource for students for many years. In Arabic and Roman script, the book includes a guide to writing in Arabic, model sentences and vocabulary, explanations of irregular forms, and illustrations from the prose and poetry of eminent Arabic writers. Forty-four lessons offer grammar instruction, from the rudimentary to the more complex. - Updated edition of the popular guide - Model sentences and vocabulary lists - Comprehensive grammar - Irregular plural forms indicated - Imperfect verb form lists with tenses - Selections in Arabic from prose and poetry of eminent writers"}
{"text": "What is INSPIRE? INvolving School Parents In REading, writing and mathematics. Inspire Workshops are fun and exciting classes where you will learn how English and Mathematics work at Hollywood and how you can apply some of the ideas for games and activities at home. They are a fantastic opportunity for all parents and guardians to come into school and spend time with their child, learning together in a relaxed atmosphere. Inspire Workshops are held for each year group across the academic year. The teachers plan fun, usually practical activities for children to work alongside their parent or guardian. The children always look forward to these events and it gives parents and guardians a chance to see the sort of activities their children do at school. They are a good social occasion and help teachers get to know the parents and guardians of the children they teach."}
{"text": "Feral and stray cats are a real problem in Australia. It is believed that more than 100 native species are under threat from Feral cats. Feral cats are a major cause of decline for many endangered species including the bilby, bandicoot and numbat. In addition Feral cats can carry infectious diseases which can be transmitted to native animals, domestic livestock and humans. Feral cats are found all over Australia and are predominantly nocturnal. They are carnivores, generally eating small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects depending on their availability."}
{"text": "The purpose of this present study was to analyze the factors related to the development of math skills in a homeschool environment and to help parents be more effective.. Jack A. Sande, Vol. 11, No. 3, 1995, p. 7-15 \"What about socialization?\" The first question many parents encounter when they announce they will home educate their children is not about legality or certification but about socialization. The issue of socialization and, related to it, the development of self-esteem in home schooled children is perhaps the greatest concern of educators, courts, and laypeople alike.. Vicki D. Tillman, Vol. 11, No. 3, 1995, p. 1-6"}
{"text": "Gotu Kola or Centella asiatica is an herbaceous creeping perennial that is native to the wetlands of China, India, Japan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the South Pacific. Gotu Kola has been used for thousands of years. In addition to being popular in traditional Indian medicine gotu kola has been used by the Chinese, Indonesians and many others for thousands of years. Ancient people praised Gotu Kola as a powerfully rejuvenating herb and was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity and treat a variety of skin conditions such as leprosy, and psoriasis. It is also a major longevity herb Legend has it that master Chinese herbalist, Li Ching-Yuen lived to be over 250 as a result of taking Gotu Kola."}
{"text": "One theory in psychology research suggests that we all have a happiness \"set-point\" that largely determines our overall well-being. We oscillate around this set point, becoming happier when something positive happens or the opposite, afterwards returning to equilibrium. But this set-point, to a certain extent, can bereset. Although our general mood levels and well-being are partially determined by factors like genetics and upbringing, roughly 40 percent of our happiness is within our control,according to some experts, and a large body of research in the field of positive psychology has shown that happiness is a choice that anyone can make. As psychologist William James put it, \u201cThe greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.\""}
{"text": "There are two types of cross-bite, anterior and posterior. Anterior cross bite This is the term used when a patient\u2019s front teeth close the wrong way around with the upper incisors behind the lower incisors instead of in front of them. This is sometimes referred to as a scissors bite. Patients with anterior cross bites often shift the lower jaw into an unusual but more comfortable position when they close their teeth together. This is called a mandibular shift. Anterior cross bites can be treated with either fixed or removable appliances. A removable appliance like the one shown, consists of an acrylic base plate, clasps for retention and springs to move teeth. A removable appliance was used to treat the case shown below. It was worn full-time for 6 months then for a further 4 months just at night as a retainer. Posterior cross bite"}
{"text": "|Born||February 15, 1564| |Died||January 8, 1642| Scientist and mathematician. First to use a telescope to study the heavens. Made famous for his gravity experiments. Advocated the Copernican model, in which the Earth revolves around the sun, and for this was placed under house arrest as a heretic by the Inquisition. The repository contains one quote from Galileo. I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forego their use."}
{"text": "Year 5 and 6 journeyed to Baylab last week to take part in some hands-on Science! Last year they created bath bombs and lip balm so the children were expecting good things. They were not disappointed. When it was revealed that the children would be extracting their own DNA to make necklaces, there was an awful lot of excitement. The children were introduced to a range of scientific equipment and got the chance to practise and use all of it. They listened intently as DNA and its various applications were explained and they were enthusiastic in answering questions. In the end, they all came away with a necklace that contained a small vial of their own Deoxyribonucleic acid. Please note, Lyndhurst School will not accept cloned children as a replacement to the real thing!"}
{"text": "Did King Herod know about cryptography? It is a way to keep things secret by swapping letters for others using a cipher, so only those with the key can read the message. Perhaps, if he did, Herod might have sent a sinister christmas message like this. Can you work out what it says? Download our pdf to get some clues of how to decrypt it. Don\u2019t look at the final page if you don\u2019t want to see the answer."}
{"text": "Enjoy watching squirrels on the grass and in the trees. You can take some nuts or seeds to leave for them to eat and observe what they do But NEVER FEED a SQUIRREL by HAND; they can bite and could carry diseases.But they are delightful to observe! How do the squirrels move? How do their paws help them climb trees? What sounds do you hear them make? What is the texture of their fur? Try to draw a squirrel and note the shape of the head, and the placement of the eyes and their color. How big is the tail in comparison to its body? Name of Species: _____________________________ Latin Name: _________________________________ Size: _______________ Weight: ________________ Life Span: ___________________________________ An interesting fact about this squirrel: _____________ Thank you AT&T We used the wiring for our artful galimotos"}
{"text": "Keep Your Dog Safe from Paralysis Ticks Forget about snakes, spiders and crocs \u2013 the tiny Paralysis Tick may be the deadliest animal that most Australian dogs ever cross paths with. About the size of a match-head, the Paralysis Tick carries a deadly poison. Researchers at the University of Sydney, estimate that 10,000 dogs are bitten by Paralysis Ticks each year, and approximately 500 dogs dies annually from Paralysis Tick poisoning! The good news is that Paralysis Ticks are highly preventable. Stay current on your dog\u2019s flea prevention regimen, be aware of areas where Paralysis Ticks are likely to live, and thoroughly check your dog for ticks any time they have been exposed. We\u2019ve put together a handy infographic that details other steps you can take to keep your dog safe from Paralysis Ticks and what to do if they be-come infected. - Designer:paralysis ticks - Report infographic"}
{"text": "1- Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) and during this REM stage dogs can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are signs that your pet is dreaming 2- Dogs\u2019 eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark. 3- Unlike, us, humans who sweat everywhere, dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet. 4- An adult dog has 42 teeth. 5- When a puppy is born, he is blind, deaf, and toothless. 6- All dogs, regardless of breed, are direct descendants of wolves and technically of the same species. 7- A dog\u2019s whiskers which is found on the muzzle, above the eyes and below the jaws are technically known as vibrissae. They are touch-sensitive hairs than actually sense minute changes in airflow. 8- A one year-old pup is as physically mature as a 15-year-old human."}
{"text": "NASA's Artemis: We are going back to the moon! Location: Earth Sciences and Map Library (50 McCone) Dates: Fall Semester 2019 Curated by: Erica Newcome NASA has set a new goal to get man, and for the first time a woman, back on the moon by 2024. During the last moon explorations astronauts only explored a portion of the moon's surface. NASA now wants to explore all of the moon's surface and will send scientists first to the lunar South Pole which is unexplored. To learn more about the Artemis Program click here. This exhibit highlights books, maps, globes, videos, and websites all about the moon. Come by the Earth Sciences and Map Library today to see the exhibit!"}
{"text": "In the late 1990s and early 2000s, turkey populations were exploding. A species that had nearly been extirpated hit an estimated high of almost 7 million birds in 2004 but has seen a slow decline since. The most recent population estimate by the NWTF, from 2014, is 6.2 million birds. That doesn\u2019t seem like a precipitous decline, and it\u2019s not occurring everywhere. Some biologists speculate that once-expanding populations have simply stabilized as the carrying capacity of the habitat is met. But in some states, especially some traditional Eastern wild-turkey strongholds, the numbers suggest something more troubling. In New York, the turkey population has dropped by 40 percent since 2010. In certain Tennessee counties, the harvest has fallen by half. In Arkansas, overall turkey numbers have plummeted by 65 percent (see sidebar at right). Imagine losing two-thirds of your turkeys."}
{"text": "HUNGER IN WEST VIRGINIA 1 in 6 struggle with hunger West Virginia suffers from a food insecurity rate of 15.3%. Thirty-seven counties are classified as either At-Risk or Distressed. These counties rank in the worst 25% of the nation's counties according to economic status indicators. Poverty is the #1 influence on food security and hunger. 1 in 6 people will visit a food pantry, soup kitchen or other feeding program in 2017. These people may be your neighbors, friends or family members. Many families struggle to access healthy, nutritious foods. These families live day to day, and often have to make a choice between healthy foods and living expenses."}
{"text": "What is Rust Bluing? Rust bluing for barrels and magazine tubes is a process that only a few master gunsmiths practice. Coating the clean parts with a rust bluing solution, allowing it to rust, and boiling it in clean water converts the rust from ferrous oxide to ferric oxide. This velvet is cleaned off, and the process is repeated until the desired depth of blue-black color is established. This creates a very durable, rust-resistant finish. Although time-consuming, we consider rust bluing a very durable method of bluing that produces a durable finish of \u201csofter\u201d appearance that is worthy of the investment of time and effort. Acknowledgement: Parts of this article are adapted from \u201cAntique Metal Finishes\u201d by S.P. Fjestad and Doug Turnbull, found in the upcoming 2nd Edition of the Blue Book of Antique American Antiques & Values. (link takes you to 1st edition at Midway USA)"}
{"text": "Bonaparte family loved the art and loved taking it for themselves. However, in Naples and with St. Januarius, they gave up. Napeoleon suggested to his brother-in-law Joachim Murat \u2013 who was just elected King of Naples \u2013 to show his devotion to St. Januarius. In 1808, Murat decided to offer one of the most precious object of the Museum of Treasure: The gold silver monstrance has two cherubs that hold up the sunburst decorated by other small cherubs and clouds with rubies. It was not his only gesture of devotion: Murat decided that the Chapel of the Treasure in the cathedral was of absolute competence of the Deputation. It was an organization that still today safeguards its preservation. After Murat, Ferdinando IV ordered to sell the monstrance but the Deputation did not carry out the directive. By Marianna Crasto."}
{"text": "The United Nations Environment Programme The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the overall coordinating environmental organization of the United Nations system. Its mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnerships in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. The EIA Training Manual prepared by UNEP is one of the most valuable resource that is aiding the process of capacity building around the world. The faculty of the Wildlife Institute of India provided Case Studies for the publication of \"Studies of EIA Practice in Developing Countries\" brought out by UNEP as a supplement to the UNEP training manual. Last Updated: January 22, 2014"}
{"text": "Entry widgets are simple one-line text widgets. They do not support tags, marks, or embedded windows. The indexing syntax is consequently simpler: Index into its contents, starting from 0. End of the text. The position immediately after the insertion cursor. Indicates the first and last character of a tag. argument for all methods in accepts any of the styles described above. If false, it displays \"*\", not the real contents, and is used for obtaining passwords. Note that if the text is selected and pasted elsewhere, the real contents show up. Gets the entire string. insert (index, string) Inserts a string at the index. Returns the numerical index. To set or adjust the selection. True if there's a selection. Perl in a Nutshell Learning Perl on Win32 Advanced Perl Programming"}
{"text": "What Causes Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Doctors are not sure what causes PCOS. They believe the following might play a role: - Weight gain or obesity - Higher levels of insulin in the body than usual and insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body use sugar available in food for energy. When someone has insulin resistance, the body does not use insulin properly. - Higher levels of androgens (male hormones) in the body than usual"}
{"text": "The conference \u2018Better Evaluation and Assessment to Improve Teaching and Learning\u2019 will explore how assessment and evaluation can best support the acquisition of key competences for learning. It will draw from research carried out by the European Commission and the OECD. In particular, it will explore how elements of evaluation and assessment frameworks can be combined successfully to promote improved learning for students. Typical elements of an evaluation and assessment framework include student assessment, teacher appraisal, school inspection, school self-evaluation, appraisal of school leaders and education system evaluation, including the use of national and international surveys. Irish EU Presidency"}
{"text": "The role of Forensic Science Ireland Forensic Science Ireland is Ireland's Forensic Science Laboratory and is an associated office of the Department of Justice and Equality. The mission of the Forensic Science Ireland is to use robust science in the investigation of crime and produce balanced expert reports to support justice. The Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act was enacted on the 23rd June 2014 which provides for the establishment and operation of the National DNA Database system by Forensic Science Ireland. |Address:||Forensic Science Ireland,| |Phone:||+ (353) 1 666 2910|"}
{"text": "What You Need to Know About Hepatitis B Hepatitis B (HBV) is a viral infection that affects the liver. Left untreated, HBV can cause scarring of the liver, liver failure, and cancer, and may lead to death. It is estimated that about 260 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B. Each year, HBV is responsible for the deaths of close to a million people. As such, this chronic infection is considered a major global health problem. Find out if you may be at risk of contracting HBV."}
{"text": "Blue-black grassquits inhabit scrublands, grasslands and cultivated landscapes up to 2,600 meters. Outside of the mating season they live in flocks and forage on the ground for grass seeds, berries and insects. During courtship males lift up into the air several times per minute, beating their wings, singing and displaying the white underside of their wings. Brooding of the 2\u20133 eggs is carried out by both sexes for 12 days. Status according to Red List:Least concern (LC)"}
{"text": "Given short sides of lengths a and b, calculate the length c of the hypotenuse of the right-angled triangle. Image courtesy of Wikipedia. Good starting challenging Well, this was a bit embarrasing... I forget allways this function!! It dseon't mettar waht oedrr the lrettes in a wrod are. Sophie Germain prime Count up then down 03 - Matrix Variables 4 Area of an Isoceles Triangle Area of an equilateral triangle Side of an equilateral triangle Dimensions of a rectangle Length of a short side Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "The Future of Natural Gas is the fourth in a series of MIT multidisciplinary reports examining the role of various energy sources that may be important for meeting future demand under carbon dioxide emissions constraints. In each case, we explore the steps needed to enable competitiveness in a future marketplace conditioned by a CO2 emissions price. Often overlooked in past debates about the future of energy in the U.S., natural gas is finding its place at the heart of the energy discussion. Natural gas is a major fuel for multiple end uses \u2014 electricity, industry, heating \u2014 and is increasingly discussed as a potential pathway to reduced oil dependence for transportation. In addition, the realization over the last few years that the producible unconventional gas resource in the U.S. is very large has intensified the discussion about natural gas as a \u201cbridge\u201d to a low-carbon future."}
{"text": "Has become a key competence in our daily life in the Nordic countries. And it is more than that. Digital competence can open roads to more democracy and makes new arenas for active citizenship. In a Nordplus project, Dldact, we have selected many good examples of how people in different countries have taken opportunities of digital tools to involve people in social activities and democratic processes. It is amazing how digital competence generates active citizenship."}
{"text": "As the impacts of climate change are felt more forcefully around the globe, decision makers are asking, with increasing urgency, how they can make their communities and businesses more resilient. One obvious place to start is infrastructure. To address this, the Hoover Institution convened a yearlong collaboration with leading experts and practitioners in development banks, government agencies, universities, private firms, non-governmental organizations, and professional associations. It drew on diverse perspectives to the challenges of resilience, including physical and social science, engineering, policy, finance, and education. The resulting paper lays out seven strategies for developing more climate-resilient infrastructure."}
{"text": "Google Classroom: An Intro to Working with Data, Preset Formulas, and More in Google Sheets Google Classroom allows easy access to a variety of free online apps, including Google Sheets, a powerful app that you and your students can use to enter and analyze data on collaborative spreadsheets. Google Sheets are easy to use, but it can be helpful to know some basic features and tips so that you can readily begin building, formatting, and sharing data and spreadsheets. Join Kim Munoz as she demonstrates step-by-step how to create a basic Google Sheet in Google Classroom. As part of creating a sheet, she will show how to enter and format data and cells. In addition, Kim will show how to apply simple formulas, insert rows and columns, and more. Kim will also cover how to share, find, and organize these sheets within Google Classroom."}
{"text": "Despite the fact that many people with disabilities want to work, employers can be reluctant to hire them due to untrue assumptions. However, not hiring someone based on hiring myths is against the law. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities and ensures that everyone has the same opportunities to participate in their communities. Although the ADA was signed into law in 1990, negative assumptions or myths about people with disabilities are still prevalent. Here are 8 debunked myths about the ADA and hiring people with disabilities."}
{"text": "Aug 31, 2011 Free Trade vs. Protectionism According to Prof. Don Boudreaux, free trade is nothing more than a system of trade that treats foreign goods and services no differently than domestic goods and services. Protectionism, on the other hand, is a system of trade that discriminates against foreign goods and services in an attempt to favor domestic goods and services. In theory, free trade outperforms protectionism by bringing lower cost goods and services to consumers. In practice, the benefits of free trade can be seen in countries like America and Hong Kong. Both countries have a relatively high degree of free trade, and, as a consequence, have experienced an explosion of wealth. For more, visit LearnLiberty.org."}
{"text": "Threats to lynx population in Poland Until 1995, hunting was the major cause of lynx mortality in Poland. Due to excessive hunting until the mid 1980\u2019, the range of the species decreased significantly. Lynx was exterminated i.a. in the Piska Forest and the Nidzicka Forest. Neither the introduction of strict protection in 1995 nort the hunting ban contributed to the expected spontaneous recolonization and to the increase in range with new favorable habitats. The Lynx population in Poland remains sparse (only 200 individuals) and divided into small isolated fragments. In order to ensure lynx population survival in Poland it is crucial to take comprehensive protective measures aimed at recreating lynx metapopulation."}
{"text": "Missouri is part of the Mississippi Flyway and provides important migration and winter habitat for waterfowl that are produced in the Prairie Pothole Region of Canada and the northern United States. In most years, Missouri winters significant numbers of mallards across the state. Southeastern Missouri comprises an important portion of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, known regionally as the Delta, which provides reliable, high quality waterfowl habitat including bottomland hardwoods, moist-soil wetlands and flooded agricultural fields. DU has worked to conserve more than 117,000 acres of waterfowl habitat throughout Missouri. Our goal is to perpetually secure habitat and the future of Missouri as a key migration area for migratory waterfowl in North America. Your support of DU will help us achieve that goal. View the state conservation report in Missouri."}
{"text": "Here is the full story of the Vikings from their origins in Scandinavia during the early first millennium AD, through the incredible period of raiding, trading and settling known as the Viking Age, to the last surviving settlements in fifteenth-century Greenland. Drawing on the latest discoveries \u2026 LES MER and augmenting textual evidence with fine archaeological detail, Richard Hall creates a vivid picture of the Vikings at home and abroad in an era that laid many of the foundations of the modern world. Designed for the general reader this book is beautifully presented with colour illustrations throughout. LES MINDRE G\u00e5 ikke glipp av nyheter og gode tilbud. Meld deg p\u00e5 v\u00e5rt nyhetsbrev og hold deg oppdatert!"}
{"text": "White flowerheads are produced by Haemanthus albiflos, but also by H. humilis, the rabbit\u2019s ear that may also flower pink. H. albiflos, the white painted lady, generously flowers any time during the year apart from late spring into the beginning of summer. This blooming season may be shorter though, peaking in autumn. The large bulb produces a sturdy annual flower stalk topped with a white brush-like flowerhead, a compact umbel, replete with small funnel-shaped flowers. Tall white stamens protrude from the flowers as in the picture, adorned with yellow anthers. The fleshy broad bracts at the flowerhead base taper to rounded tips. Their whitish surfaces have fine green parallel lines near these tips (Manning, 2009; Bond and Goldblatt, 1984)."}
{"text": "Adults Japanese Beetle Season Adult beetles typically emerge from the ground sometime between May and June depending on weather conditions of the current year combined with when the season was the year prior. The adult Japanese Beetle typically lives about 30 to 50 days. During this time, the female may lay 40-60 eggs. Grub Japanese Beetle Season The season for Japanese Beetle grubs starts about 1-2 weeks after the adult female begins laying the eggs in the soil. The larva develops quickly and are nearly full size by late August. The larva spends about 10 months in the soil as larva before going into a pupal stage and then emerging as adults."}
{"text": "\u00aeKEYMANDA MANGANESE is a Water soluble fertilizer contain 14% of Manganese chelate by ( EDTA & carboxylic acids ) \u00aeKEYMANDA MANGANESE Cure physiological dieses caused by the Manganese deficiency , Easy & fats absorb by the plant tissue Manganese (Mn) is an important plant micronutrient and is required by plants in the second greatest quantity compared to iron. Like any other element, it can have a limiting factor on plant growth if it is deficient or toxic in plant tissue. It is similar to iron in many ways, and manganese deficiency or toxicity is often mistaken for iron deficiency or toxicity. Manganese is used in plants as a major contributor to various biological systems including photosynthesis, respiration, and nitrogen assimilation. Manganese is also involved in pollen germination, pollen tube growth, root cell elongation and resistance to root pathogens."}
{"text": "Wheatfield Under Thunderclouds by Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh completed Wheatfield Under Thunderclouds in the summer of 1890. In July, Vincent wrote to his mother and his sister Wil that he was painting a vast plain of wheat \"as boundless as the sea.\" Van Gogh related the colors as a harmonious range of blue, white, pink, and violet, with the green and yellow wheat shining under a clear sky. Vincent van Gogh's own emotional state matched this tranquil subject: \"I am in a mood of almost too much calmness, in the mood to paint this.\" In Vincent's last days, we find the artist returning to his earliest influences, Impressionism and Japanese prints. Read on to learn how these manifested in one of his final paintings."}
{"text": "They are now classed as Chinookan. \"Indian Linguistic Families Of America, North Of Mexico\" by John Wesley Powell The Chinookan linguistic family includes a number of separate tribes. \"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2\" by Various Ginny Frosh and Ted Durgan unveil one of three new interpretive panels honoring the Chinookan people Thursday at the Parkersville National Historic Site. Near Portland, Oregon, archaeologists and Indians have built an authentic Chinookan plankhouse like those Lewis and Clark saw."}
{"text": "We're sorry! Resource content is currently unavailable. Please see the Schwartz lab for more information, projects, and materials. This course is intended to help you learn how to analyze ecological data. In the process you will gain general quantitative skills, reinforce the concepts your are learning / have learned in BIO 262 (Ecology), and learn how to integrate concepts to answer biological questions. These skills are broadly applicable to various careers requiring critical thinking, and are directly applicable to pursuing a career in research or applied ecology. This course will consist of limited lecture time and extensive hands-on time. It is expected that prior to this course you have taken BIO 104 with labs using R for data analysis. Alternatively, discuss substitute prerequisites with the instructor. Cite this work Researchers should cite this work as follows:"}
{"text": "The Script Production and Analysis course explores the tools, techniques, and tradecraft used to write film scripts and develop engaging stories. Learning activities will investigate the components of dramatic storytelling such as character, theme, tension, and conflict. The course will address how these elements are developed through the creation of effective scenes. Throughout the course curriculum, students will be working on their own film scripts in this comprehensive writing course. A final script will be achieved through engagement with the course instructor, in-class readings, collaborative reading exercises, and formal processes of oral and written feedback. Topics will include narrative structures, storytelling principles, and scriptwriting techniques. To create a custom estimate of your tuition and costs, visit our Net Price Calculator."}
{"text": "The Aphid Advisor app is a decision-making tool to help determine whether a control action is warranted for Soybean Aphids (Aphis glycines) on soybeans in the province of Ontario, Canada. This app uses aphid and natural enemy numbers, as well as expected population growth rates, to indicate whether there are enough natural enemies to keep aphid populations below action thresholds or if an insecticide application may be needed. The app is based on research by Rebecca Hallet at the University of Guelph in Ontario. The app user enters the number of aphids found on a representative sample of soybean plants. The next step is to scout for any beneficial aphid predators that can keep aphid populations in check. Once aphid counts and beneficial predators are accounted for, the app will generate an outcome that will say spray, don\u2019t spray or wait. SEE MORE"}
{"text": "Sucrose (Sucrose, granulated sugar, caster sugar etc.; there are many variations of this sugar on the market, varying from brown sugar crystals to white icing sugar) This disaccharide is extracted from sugar cane and sugar beet. Sucrose, like other types of sugar, belongs to the group of carbohydrates. It consists of one molecule of \u03b1-D-glucose and one molecule of \u03b2-D-Fructose. These two molecules are bound by an \u03b1,\u03b2-1,2-glykosidic link. The enzyme \"sucrase\" breaks the sugar sucrose down into two monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) in the intestine. If this enzyme is either not present or if it is produced in insufficient quantities, then this is called sucrose intolerance. Food Intolerance Network"}
{"text": "Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. Infections can spread to bone from nearby tissue or through bloodstream. In children, it affects long bones of the legs and upper arm, and spine in adults. Signs and symptoms include: Fever or chills, Irritability, Pain, Swelling, warmth and redness. Related Journals of Reproductive Immunology Reproductive Immunology: Open Access, Journal of Clinical &, Cellular Immunology,Journal of Vaccines &, Vaccination,Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy,Journal of Blood Disorders &, Transfusion,American journal of reproductive immunology, Journal of Immunology Research, Cellular and Molecular Immunology, Journals of immunology, Natural killer cells and reproduction"}
{"text": "Why is our 12 year old Satsuma shedding fruit right now. The fruit is one to 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is yellow. Lost 8 today alone. The tree is about 12 feet tall and at least that in diameter. Nothing is growing under it except a little bit of lawn on one side. It gets watered every other day. We fertilized it earlier, at the recommended time and rate. Certified GKH Gardening Expert Several things can cause fruit drop. One occurs when the tree has produced more fruit than it can handle. It will drop some to lighten the load so to speak. Also, stressors such as disease, insects or environmental stresses such as overpruning, drought or excessive rainfall also can cause fruit drop."}
{"text": "The ageing of skin The natural ageing process or intrinsic ageing is a natural process which begins in our mid twenties. Young,wrinkle free, skin is made up of a considerable amount of type 1 and type 7 collagen as well as elastin (to provide skin strength and that which makes the skin spring back when pinched). Young skin also contains Hyaluronic Acid, a sugar type complex, which holds moisture and makes the skin soft and supple. As we age, the ability to produce these elements diminishes and ageing fibroblasts produce \"matrix metaloprotienases\" - enzymes which inhibit collagen and elastin. This is where we get out lines and wrinkles. We further see extrinisic ageing - this is caused by such things as too much sun, smoking, gravity and even continual facial expressions."}
{"text": "Bacterial leafspot causes round, water-soaked spots on leaves and young stems. These develop into shrunken, brown areas about 1/8 inch in diameter. Destroy infected leaves and spray with basic copper sulfate. Bacterial crown gall forms galls on the lower stems. There is no chemical control. Remove infected plants and do not replant in the same spot. Shoot blight causes grayish to brown decayed spots on the leaves. The spots first appear at the leaf margins, then spread to the rest of the leaf. Infected flower clusters or twigs are killed. The disease is caused by Botrytis cinerea and can be controlled with sprays of benomyl. A number of fungi cause leaf spots. If needed, spray with basic copper sulfate. Rake up and destroy infected leaves. Powdery mildew causes a white powdery growth on the leaves. Spray with benomyl. Sulfur may cause defoliation."}
{"text": "Vertical Radiator PatternSeptember 30th Fact-of-the-Day The azimuth radiation pattern of an isolated vertical radiator is perfectly circular because energy flows equally in all directions from a point source and points along a vertical radiator are point sources in azimuth. No other type of practical antenna has a perfectly circular radiation pattern. However, a variety of other types of antennas have radiation patterns that are approximately circular. Antennas that have radiation patterns that do not vary more than 3 dB in azimuth often are considered to be 'omnidirectional.' \u00a92004 Martek International All rights reserved. Search other ham radio sites with Ham Radio Search"}
{"text": "given the 1x5 vector x, y must be the square of the horizontal concatenation of the third and fifth elements. So, if x = [1 1 1 1 1], y must be [1 1]. The example you give in the problem statement is not very demonstrative. HAHAHAHA Matt: this was great!!! Remove NaN ? Whether the input is vector? Sort the vector with the given index Back to Basics - Find no. of elements in a matrix? Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "Getting Your Data into JMP \u2022 To copy and paste data from another application, see . \u2022 To import data from another application, see . \u2022 To enter data directly into a data table, see \u2022 To open a data table, double-click on the file, or use the File > Open command. You can also import data into JMP from a database. For more information, see Using JMP. This chapter uses sample data tables and sample import data that is installed with JMP. To find these files, see in the \u201cIntroducing JMP\u201d chapter. Copying and Pasting Data You can move data into JMP by copying and pasting from another application, such as Excel or a text file. Example: Copying and Pasting Data 1. Open the ..."}
{"text": "That is about to change for those in Florida. Geoplasma is developing a plant for St. Lucie County to vaporize 1,500 tons of trash a day into pressurized gas, which will then use turbines to generate 60MW, enough electricity for 50,000 homes. Although the process uses temperatures of up to 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit, emissions from plasma gasification plants are considerably lower than standard waste incineration plants. Furthermore, nothing in the process goes to waste\u2014inorganic trash, such as metals, condense in the process and can be used for roadbeds and heavy construction, and even the steam from the high temperatures can be used to generate more electricity. The plant is expected to go live by 2011."}
{"text": "EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR BUOY \"Something like that,\" agreed Madden, tossing his buoy into the water. That was the only time we've used the buoy sence I've been at the station. But I'll have a sharp look out after the 'buoy,' and he'll do well, you'll see. Then we rowed to a third buoy belonging to us and began hauling. If you see anything like a buoy, stop and back her as quick as you can. As the jib and foresail were taken off her, she shot up to the buoy. Then why isn't he giving us elbow-room on the outside of that buoy, sir? Meantime Murray had towed Jack steadily on towards the buoy. With the lid locked down, it might act as a buoy, and serve for a life-preserver. And you can hear the chains a-jangle as you go about and reach for the other buoy."}
{"text": "What are Visual controls Sometimes referred to as visual process controls, this refers to the use of visual identification or markers that help: * Provide visual access to key organization performance information * Communicate work priorities * Provide information on key work processes and standards * Provide a communication route between team members Through displaying information on production schedules and performance an visual controls are an effective method of communication. Information should be kept focused and ideally graphical so that it can be rapidly interpreted."}
{"text": "Why does Nichiren Shoshu offer evergreens? In society, we often use cut flowers to express love or respect, or for decoration. They are beautiful to look at, but flowers die in a few days. From the standpoint of Buddhism, cut flowers are improper offerings to the Buddha because of their ephemeral nature. Evergreens, on the other hand, will last a long time if you change the water in the vase(s) everyday. Official Emblem of Nichiren Shoshu The round crane mark is the official emblem of Nichiren Shoshu. This symbol is on our Liturgy of Nichiren Shoshu book, Nichiren Shoshu butsugu (altar accessories), and in Nichiren Shoshu temples around the world. It is a sacred symbol to Nichiren Shoshu tradition. It should not be used by lay members for personal use."}
{"text": "The Greylag Goose is a common species of goose across parts of Europe and Asia. It was previously known as the Wild Goose. The Greylag Goose is a large goose - the biggest species in its genus. They have pinkish legs and feet, with a orange-pink bill. The body plumage is a greyish-brown. Greylag Geese breed in wetland habitat. Some populations are migratory, while others remain on territory year-round. The Greylag Goose is the ancestor to domestic goose species, such as the Embden Goose."}
{"text": "The Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dating back to the 6th century. The buildings that you can view at present date back to the 16th century. The shrine was devoted to worship of the goddesses(!) that the warlord who funded it, Kiyomori, owed thanks to for his successes. The shrine was built up over the bay so that it would appear to be floating on the water at high tide. Most famous is the floating torii of Itsukushima Shrine that acts as a gate to the shine. Like the rest of the buildings, it only appears to be floating at high tide. At low tide you actually can walk underneath it. There has been a gate here since 1168, although this torii only dates back to 1875."}
{"text": "Which disorder is characterized by a fear of being seen or stared at by others? Scopophobia, scoptophobia, or ophthalmophobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a morbid fear of being seen or stared at by others. The term scopophobia comes from the [Ancient Greek|Greek]] \u03c3\u03ba\u03bf\u03c0\u03ad\u03c9 skope\u014d, \"look to, examine\", and \u03c6\u03cc\u03b2\u03bf\u03c2 phobos, \"fear\". Favorite this Trivia. In order to be able to favorite the trivias you find most interesting, you need to have an account. Favoriting a trivia means you are also bookmarking it and have it available on your profile. Report a trivia answer. We are sorry that you feel the need to report one of our answers. Please, tell us more regarding this problem."}
{"text": "In Term 2, a group of 25 senior students had the opportunity to attend a three week science course run by the Otago Medical School based at Wellington Hospital. Our keen scientists learned about the structure of cells, grew bacteria, simulated blood transfusions and vaccine responses and extracted DNA from strawberries. This was an incredible experience which inspired and challenged our young scientists. It was particularly exciting for the students to work in a real lab using incredible resources. Our workshop leader was Dr Michelle Thunders from the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine. She and the other staff commented on how much they enjoyed working with our curious, engaged and enthusiastic young people."}
{"text": "Create your own comic strip! 1. Use Crayola\u00ae crayons, colored pencils, or markers to color the space charcters, and make them talk by writing in the word bubbles. 2. Cut out the boxes along the dotted lines. 3. Glue them onto a piece of paper. You could place them in a certain order to make a comic strip. \u00a9 2012 Crayola LLC. Find everything imaginable at Crayola.com \u00b7 Color Online Games & Fun Come on in and play! Find the coolest collection of fun, creative activities and games online! Draw fun monkeys with curvy arms, legs, and tails, and then make a large chain of chimps! Our crayons have been rolling off the assembly line since 1903, and you can see how it\u2019s done."}
{"text": "Blood Pressure Home > Managing High Blood Pressure For many people, the first step in controlling high blood pressure is making certain lifestyle changes, such as: - Losing weight - Becoming more physically active - Eating a healthier diet - Reducing alcohol intake. Not only can lifestyle changes help control blood pressure, but they also often help improve your quality of life. However, it may take three to six months before your healthcare provider sees the full benefit of lifestyle changes on your blood pressure. If these changes alone do not help, certain medications can be prescribed."}
{"text": "Associations to the word \u00abTuberculosis\u00bb TUBERCULOSIS, noun. (pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. TUBERCULOSIS, noun. Infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages). All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind."}
{"text": "Vermont elected two Federalists to the Fourth Congress. Vermont used a district system for electing its members to Congress. In most cases, only candidates who received more than 5 percent of the vote in a district are reported. Other candidates are reported as a group, but only if they in aggregate received more than 5 percent of the vote. In addition, percentages for each district may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding. The term Dissenting Republican includes various breakaway factions of the Democratic-Republican party. This site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License."}
{"text": "Definition of Kernel Mode in Network Encyclopedia. What is Kernel Mode? Kernel Mode is a privileged mode of operation in which processes can execute within the Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems. Processes running in kernel mode can access system memory and hardware. Kernel mode processes include components of the operating system that directly manage resources on the computer, such as the following: - Windows NT executive, which contains operating system modules that manage objects, processes, security, memory, and devices - The kernel, which manages core operating system services - The hardware abstraction layer (HAL), which isolates operating system code from hardware differences"}
{"text": "Within XML a number of datatypes are defined. The data, dateTime and time are easy to understand and convert since the exact location of each measurement unit is known. E.g. the month is always on character 6 and 7. The duration however is a much more complex datatype to represent date and or time. Espessially when we need to convert a complex duration of e.g. 1 year, 2 months and 4 minutes to seconds. An URL contains a full path to a specific peace of information or the execution of a service. In some cases it is necessary to get the individual parts from the URL in XSLT stylesheets. This XSLT routine get any URL and decodes it into individual parts."}
{"text": "Alan Schoenfeld suggests that this problem tends to provoke immediate and widely divergent intuitive reactions (see some of the possibilities listed in the Hint He writes that he used this problem in a class where the discussions \"focused on what it means to have a compelling mathematical argument. The general tenor of these discussions followed the line of argumentation outlined in Mason, Burton and Stacey's (1982) Thinking : First, convince yourself; then, convince a friend; finally, convince an enemy. (That is, first make a plausible case and then buttress it against all possible counterarguments.) In short, we focused on what it means to truly understand, justify, and communicate mathematical ideas.\" Teachers may want to use this problem in their classrooms to serve the same purposes."}
{"text": "There are so many activities you can do with a pumpkin! This is a great mini- theme. How Many Seeds? Cut the top off. Allow the class to scrape out the seeds. Clean the seeds and let them dry on newspaper at least 2 days. 1. Cut black construction paper into 5cm. x 8 cm. rectangles - approximately 150. 2. Cut a VERY large pumpkin out of orange paper, and put on bulletin board. 1. Show the class the seeds that they removed from the pumpkin. Each child will have the opportunity to estimate how many seeds there are. Write each child's name and their estimate on the board. The person who is closest wins the pumpkin. 2. Show the children how to glue 10 seeds on each rectangle, 2 vertical rows of 5 seeds. 3. After the glue is dry, have the children come up and help you put the rectangles on the pumpkin. Try to get 10 rectangles in each row. Work together to find the final tally."}
{"text": "A letter from George A Smith to a Brother Cliff. George A. Smith Papers Published by University of Utah - J. Willard Marriott Library George Albert Smith was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement. He served in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and as a member of the First Presidency of the LDS Church. Smith was a prominent leader in the settlement of many communities in southern Utah, and played a role in the chain of events preceding the Mountain Meadows Massacre on September 11, 1857. The city of St. George, Utah, may have been named after him."}
{"text": "Seasoning is the process of drying timber to remove the bound moisture contained in walls of the wood cells to produce seasoned timber. Seasoning can be achieved in a number of ways, but the aim is to remove water at a uniform rate through the piece to prevent damage to the wood during drying (seasoning degrade). Seasoned timber tends to have superior dimensional stability than unseasoned timber and is much less prone to warping and splitting in service. In higher grades of timber, particularly hardwoods, the process of seasoning can enhance the basic characteristic properties of timber, increasing stiffness, bending strength and compression strength. The teacher resource has been moved to education.woodsolutions.com.au - an educator only resource, access is not available to students and the general public."}
{"text": "50 is a positive integer between 49 and 51. Its ordinal form is written \"fiftieth\" or 50th. In googology Edit In Greek-based number-naming systems, 50 is associated with prefix \"pentaconta-\", and with prefix \"quinquaginti-\" in Latin systems. It is also the prize for correctly answering the first question in the German game show Wer wird Million\u00e4r? in euros."}
{"text": "- n bittercress, bitter cress News & Articles - Gene for dissected leaves: Lost gene leads to simple leaves Spinach looks nothing like parsley, and basil bears no resemblance to thyme. Each plant has a typical leaf shape that can differ even within the same family. The information about what shape leaves will be is stored in the DNA. According to researchers in Germany, the hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) has a particular gene to thank for its dissected leaves. This homeobox gene inhibits cell ... Feb. 15, 2014 - Science Daily"}
{"text": "Math is a lot like language. It describes the outside world in a way that other people can understand, provided you share the same language--or math. Math describes general truths about the world which can be applied to specific situations (e.g. if 2+2=4 then adding two apples to two oranges makes four fruits), but this is also true of some linguistic statements (e.g. if Dr Pepper bottles are maroon then the Dr Pepper bottle you're telling me about must be maroon). So I view math as sort of a special kind of language: one that consists of general statements which are universally true. Once it's reframed this way, it seems obvious that math was created. The relations which math describes were discovered, but we then created a system, mathematics, by which to codify those relations. N.B. Haven't actually read the article"}
{"text": "A. Second to the right B. Second to the left C. Third to the right D. Third to the left E. None of these there has been substantial increase in the extent of trade all over the world during the last financial year. Who is to the immediate right of R? If the third, the fifth, the seventh and the ninth elements in arrangement II are replaced by the respective elements in arrangement I, which element will be third to the left of sixth element from the right end in arrangement II ? Who likes Sanskrit? In the series of lectures, the lecture on which of the following subjects is to be organised immediately before the last lecture?"}
{"text": "Set in North Yorkshire, the story not only tells about a twelve-year old boy placed in a \u2018select\u2019 school to iron out his accent, but also provides a great opportunity to explore the role of accents in British society. Pre-reading activities are aimed at activating language necessary for understanding the story as well as raising cultural awareness. While-reading activities are focused on developing reading for detail. After-reading activities develop speaking skills with the use of vocabulary from the text. The extra activity suggests organizing a debate: \u2018Global versus local\u2019. This \u2018kit\u2019 was designed by Russian teachers and methodologists under the guidance of Alan Pulverness, Assistant Academic Director, Norwich Institute for Language Education, UK. The kit below includes activities for you to print and copy, the complete text, and teachers' notes."}
{"text": "How do we open a savings account?(\u50a8\u84c4\u5e10\u6237\u600e\u4e48\u5f00?) I'd like to open a current account.(\u6211\u60f3\u5f00\u4e00\u4e2a\u6d3b\u671f\u5b58\u6b3e\u6237\u5934\u3002) How much money do you want to deposit?(\u4f60\u5c06\u5b58\u591a\u5c11\u94b1?) Here is your bankbook!(\u4f60\u7684\u5b58\u6298!) Could you tell me my balance?(\u6211\u8fd8\u6709\u591a\u5c11\u4f59\u989d?) I want to close my account. (\u6211\u8981\u6c42\u53d6\u6d88\u5e10\u6237\u3002) This is a foreign exchange office.(\u8fd9\u662f\u5916\u5e01\u5151\u6362\u5904\u3002) What's the rate of exchange between US dollar and RMB?(\u7f8e\u5706\u548c\u4eba\u6c11\u5e01\u7684\u5151\u6362\u7387\u4e3a\u591a\u5c11?) The interest rate is 4 percent.(\u5229\u606f\u4e3a\u767e\u5206\u4e4b\u56db\u3002) What kind of currency do you want?(\u4f60\u9700\u8981\u4ec0\u4e48\u5e01\u79cd?) Ten yuan is the minimum original deposit.(\u5b58\u50a8\u6700\u4f4e\u9650\u5ea6\u4e3a10\u5706\u3002) A: Welcome to our bank, Sir. Can I help you? B: I'd like to open a current account. A: How much money do you want to deposit? B: What's the minimum original deposit? A: Fifty RMB, Sir. B: Ok, how about the interest? A: 6 percent for current deposit. B: Umm, I see, and I need to think about it..."}
{"text": "Module 10 highlights the necessity and utility of multi-disciplinary collaboration in handling in cases of (suspected) child maltreatment. This module holds that multi-disciplinary cooperation in child protection is necessary to improve care for abused children and their parents. Child abuse occurs in a context with multiple problems and risk factors. No agency can intervene in all areas that need to be addressed with a family. Different service providers need to be included. Collaboration in child abuse cases contributes to better assessments and better access to child and family services. The module teaches how to work in a multi-disciplinary team. It focuses on teambuilding and reflection on conditions for collaboration between organisations and professionals from various agencies and disciplines. Special attention is paid to the sharing of information."}
{"text": "MS. HOLMES & MS. TAYLOR Dear First Grade Families, We are 1A, also known as the Persevering Pirates. Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. We are going to have a wonderful year together. We have been learning about taking apart subtraction problems, adding to addition problems, and using addition and subtraction within 20 to solve world problems in math. In Literacy, we have been learning about different genres of text such as fiction, informational, and fantasy, blending words, and writing about different things. Also, we get to practice what we know by going on to Moby Max in school and at home. We are looking forward to continuing our work together in order to help our students be successful. Textbooks: Journeys readers notebook, Journeys writers notebook (1st grade) Go Math student workbook (1st grade)"}
{"text": "2.1 Loops Using the while Keyword Loops let us repeat a task or set of instructions based on a condition. One complete execution of the code contained in a loop is an iteration. The while loop is Python allows us to create this conditional loop. You must indent the code that is part of a loop. Try the following code. Remember that the text following the pound/hashtag symbol are comments and not executed by the interpreter. #Create a variable to use as our counter i=0 #What number does the user want us to count to sCountTo=input(\"Tell me a number and I will count up to it: \") #input returns a string so convert it to an int iCountTo=int(sCountTo) #Here is our while loop while(i<=iCountTo): print(i) i=i+1 #The loop is complete print(\"Done!\")"}
{"text": "Lysine is an amino acid (building block of protein). Lysine is used for treating cold sores, and is also used to improve athletic performance. Lysine helps your body readily absorb calcium and reduces the amounts of calcium excreted from the body in urine. Increasing your intake of lysine may help enhance your athletic performance. Amino acids such as lysine are the building blocks of proteins. In conjunction with other amino acids in your body, lysine may help maintain lean body mass and healthy growth and development."}
{"text": "This week you should have learnt how to define a thermodynamic system as a quantity of matter which can exchange energy with its environment as well as absorb and release energy. We can design systems that release energy in forms that are useful to us and it is especially convenient if these operate in cycles so that useful energy, that is the capacity to do work, is repeatedly released. See the Key Relationships PDF at the bottom of the page to reflect on what you have covered this week Next week, we will look at how we can utilise energy flows into and out of a system in the form of heat and fluid flow. \u00a9 The University of Liverpool"}
{"text": "Ribosomes are complex molecules made of ribosomal RNA molecules and proteins that form a factory for protein synthesis in cells. Mitochondria are organelles in the cytoplasm of cells that function in energy production. This indicates how strong in your memory this concept is Within our cells, we refer to ribosomes as the protein factories. Ribosomes are the cellular machines that carry out translation, in this tutorial we will focus on the basics of it's structure and function, as well as the several locations we will find them."}
{"text": "I keep on forgetting to correct my use of terms. The substitution cipher in the last postings is really a one-way hash function. That is, you can not reverse the ciphering process and get the, in this example, domain name. This is because more than one character is mapped to a single digit. In the demonstration grid all instances of 'a', 'g','m', and 's' are replaced with 1. And everything that is not between 'a' and 'x' is replaced with 0. This is a one-way hash. The most famous is the MD5."}
{"text": "In an era of greater school accountability, leadership matters. For decades, principals have been recognized as vital to the effectiveness of schools, but strong empirical evidence on the extent to which, and the ways in which, school leaders matter has not been available. CALDER researchers have advanced our knowledge in this area by skillfully drawing on rich state longitudinal databases. This brief synthesizes new findings on the effectiveness and distribution of principals, the characteristics of good leadership, and how best to prepare principals for this increasingly demanding job. To reuse content from Urban Institute, visit copyright.com, search for the publications, choose from a list of licenses, and complete the transaction."}
{"text": "To cite or not to cite, that IS the question some students ask as they attempt to answer written response questions. Some students also have difficulty understanding how to cite textual evidence or what should be included when they cite from the text. This resource provides a strategy the students can easily recall and use while responding to a written-response question. The R.A.C.E.S. acronym for citing text evidence can be used to support a statement or written response questions. Labeling the citing text evidence process allows students to see the connection between the steps when answering evidence-based questions. It will give the students support on what should be included in the citing text evidence process. Thanks for your support! Literacy Art by Iris\u00a9"}
{"text": "A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars is a charming picture book about the vastness of the universe, but it is also about your own uniqueness and importance. This book is a great way to help you add science topics to your bedtime story hour. You will learn many cool facts. Like the fact that the Earth is covered in three trillion trees. Or that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants. This stuff is important to know. It is illustrated by New York Times-bestselling artist Isabel Greenberg."}
{"text": "A domestic cat gave birth last month to an endangered African black-footed kitten, scientists announced yesterday, raising hopes for the species survival. The kitten, named Crystal, was born at the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species in Algiers and is the sister of two black-footed kittens born last year. All the kittens were conceived through in vitro fertilization, but Crystal is the first to be carried by a domestic cat. \"It gets along beautifully with the domestic cat mother,\" director Earle Pope said. \"They don't know, or do not care, that it's a different species.\" Read more at The Times-Picayune"}
{"text": "0 Comments Click here to read/write comments The human genome project, which set out to map the DNA of the human being has led to many great advances in health and science. Scientists set out to identify the approximately 25,000 genes in human DNA. They've been able to pinpoint the genes and patterns responsible for how each one of us will uniquely turn out. The mapping of the genome was completed some time in 2003, years before they had expected to finish. 2 Comments Click here to read/write comments"}
{"text": "Some chemotherapy drugs can damage your hair cells. Cooling of the scalp is a proven approach to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss that has been used successfully by thousands of patients worldwide. The reduced temperature results in a reduced blood flow to the scalp area so that less chemotherapy reaches the hair cells. Hair cells are therefore not exposed to the full dose of chemotherapy and may be able to survive the chemotherapy treatment. In addition, cellular metabolism within the hair cells is slowed down. As a result, hair is less likely to fall out. Modified on: Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 at 11:17 AM Did you find it helpful?Send feedback Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Help us improve this article with your feedback."}
{"text": "Flash flooding can occur in or near mountainous areas, on small streams and even in large cities. Water levels can suddenly rise in heavy rainstorms, leaving little time before small streams and drainage ditches become raging rivers. Sometimes a flash flood can unleash its deadly force in just a few minutes. Police and fire department barricades are there for your protection. DO NOT drive around them. Flood waters covering roads or bridges have more force and power than you might think. Your local Emergency Manager can assist you with creating your disaster plan and answer your questions about disaster preparedness in your area. Feel free to contact the Nelson County Department of Emergency Services to assist with any questions you may have on disaster preparedness."}
{"text": "Some features of this site are not compatible with your browser. Install Opera Mini to better experience this site. San Miguel (also known as Chaparrastique) is one of the most active volcanoes in El Salvador. On January 12, 2016, Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensors on NASA\u2019s Aqua and Terra satellites acquired these natural-color images of ash streaming from the mountain. Terra captured the upper image at 10:35 a.m. local time (16:35 Universal Time); Aqua captured the lower image at 1:35 p.m. local time (19:35 Universal Time). Winds transported the volcanic plume to the southwest. NASA images by Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE/EOSDIS Rapid Response. Caption by Adam Voiland."}
{"text": "Called erythrocytosis, an elevated red blood cell count means that the bloodstream has too many red blood cells, according to Mayo Clinic. Erythrocytosis develops for various reasons, including the body's need to compensate for low oxygen levels due to a poorly performing heart or lungs. Low oxygen levels at high altitudes may also cause an increase in red blood cells, advises Mayo Clinic. An increase in red blood cells may mean the patient's kidneys are releasing too much of the protein erythropoietin. If the oxygen-carrying capacity of existing red blood cells decreases, the body may produce excess red blood cells, explains Mayo Clinic. Dehydration, carbon monoxide poisoning and congenital heart disease in adults can also lead to erythrocytosis."}
{"text": "The Studio Boat by Claude Monet Claude Monet painted The Studio Boat in 1874. Shortly after Monet moved to Argenteuil, he bought a boat and converted it into a floating studio. He kept it moored near his home and used it to get a vista of the riverbank from the water. As seen here, he also painted it from the bank to study the effects of shadow and reflection at a distance. To learn more about art, famous artists, and art history, check out: ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Debra N. Mancoff is an art historian and lecturer and the author of numerous books on nineteenth-century European and American painting, including Publication International, Ltd.'s, Impressionism and Van Gogh. Other titles include Sunflowers, Monet's Garden in Art, Van Gogh: Fields and Flowers, and Mary Cassatt: Reflections of Women's Lives. Ms. Mancoff is a scholar in residence at the Newberry Library."}
{"text": "This Shabbat most synagogues will read the Torah portion Tetzaveh, in which God tells Moses what clothes the priests should wear when serving in the Temple \u2014 a hat, trousers, tunic, and belt, and additional garments for the High Priest \u2014 and also how to make them. But the Torah doesn\u2019t say who sewed them. Ellen Frankel answers: Who do you think? This from her Five Books Of Miriam: A Woman\u2019s Commentary on the Torah: \u2026We can make a pretty good educated guess! Given that women have been the primary weavers and tailors in every culture since before recorded time, it\u2019s likely that it was the Israelite women who knit, sewed, and ripped. (Image: Lord Frederic Leighton \u2013 Winding the Skein \u2013 Google Art Project via Wikimedia Commons)"}
{"text": "David Neeleman, the serial entrepreneur with four successful airlines under his belt, is looking to tackle one of aviation\u2019s most acute problems: the price of jet fuel. The notion of converting a gas into a liquid jet fuel is not as technically far-fetched as it may initially sound. In Qatar, Shell (RDSA) has built an $18 billion GTL (gas-to-liquid) plant that produces jet fuel from gas at a cost of $80 per barrel. A Qatar Airways flight in 2009became the first to be powered by fuel derived from gas. While that price is too high for worldwide feasibility, Neeleman said that cutting it to $40 would be a \u201cgame changer\u201d that would make natural gas a better alternative-fuel source than current research into fuel sources such as jatropha, algae, and other biofuels."}
{"text": "Healthy Teddy Says Wash Your Hands HEALTHY TEDDY WASH YOUR HANDS ACTIVITY SHEETS - activity sheets Washing your hands is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of flu, coughs and colds, say the UK Depts of Health. With the threat of flu very much in the news, every child - no matter how young - needs to be aware of how infections are passed from person to person. And how to stop germs in their tracks! An ideal resource to promote discussion with young children - that they can also colour in! Click on the pic to change the image sizeClick here to view other HEALTHY TEDDY resources Items per pack: 1 Price (per pack): \u00a30.00"}
{"text": "Gender and food security Food and Agriculture Organization The World Bank MetadataShow full item record This is a module in the \"Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook\" published by the World Bank, UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and International Fund for Agricultural Development. This module examines the critical role that women play in food production and agricultural development. Women consistently have less access than men to resources and opportunities throughout the production chain. By removing such inequalities and incorporating women in decision making processes, food and nutritional security can be achieved and agricultural, economic, and social development enhanced."}
{"text": "Acquire ownership of a file, without blocking #include <stdio.h> int ftrylockfile( FILE* file ); - A pointer to the FILE object for the file you want to lock. Use the -l c option to qcc to link against this library. This library is usually included automatically. The ftrylockfile() function is used by a thread to acquire ownership of a FILE if the object is available; ftrylockfile() is a nonblocking version of flockfile() . To unlock the file, call funlockfile() . - The lock can't be acquired."}
{"text": "Image produced by R.R. Hogan, University of Cambridge. This pretty picture looks like something you'd see through a kaleidoscope, but it's more than a bit of fun. It's an image of a two-dimensional crystal \u2014 but not as you would see it if you looked at it. Instead, it shows the Brillouin zones of the crystal, which give important information about how waves, such as light or X-rays, pass through it. The picture, created by R.R. Hogan, is one of the images that appear in the book 50 visions of mathematics, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. To find out more about crystals and what can happen when you bombard them with waves, read Shattering crystal symmetries."}
{"text": "Predict the major product of the following reaction, and give a mechanism to support your prediction. Step 1 </p> In the reaction given ethylbenzene reacts with N-Bromosuccinimide in presence of light to the product . We have to find the product and mechanism involved in the reaction . Step 2</p>N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) N-Bromosuccinimide (NBS) is a brominating and oxidizing agent that is used as source for bromine in radical reactions (for example: allylic brominations) and various electrophilic additions. The NBS bromination of substrates such as alcohols and amines, followed by elimination of HBr in the presence of a base, leads to the products of net oxidation in which no bromine has been incorporated."}
{"text": "An embedded system is a controller with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts. Embedded systems control many devices in common use today. Modern embedded systems are often based on micro-controllers. A micro-controller is a small computer on a single integrated circuit which contains a processor core, memory, and programmable input and output peripherals. As Embedded system is dedicated to perform specific tasks therefore they can be optimized to reduce the size and cost of the product and increase the reliability and performance."}
{"text": "tulips in raised bed gardens Will tulips planted in raised bed gardens make it through winter, or likely freeze out. Anoka County Minnesota tulips It is likely they will freeze out. Tulips have to overwinter in dry soil. Dry soil freezes harder than wet so tulips are planted at a depth of about 8 inches and have a large mass of soil around them. You might try moving only half the bulbs. If we get snow cover that will protect them I wouldn\u2019t expect them to survive for many years but the newer fancy varieties don\u2019t survive for many years regardless."}
{"text": "WASTE vegetable oil from schools and restaurants is to be turned into an environmentally-friendly fuel at the UK's first worker-owned biodiesel plant. The six workers at Sundance Renewables all earn an equal wage and own an equal share of the co-operative non-profit making company in Carmarthenshire. Social Justice Minister Edwina Hart visited the Ammanford company yesterday to open the plant where Sundance hopes to produce 7,000 litres of fuel a week using around 8,000 litres of oil. The company will collect the used oil from local kitchens, filter it and turn it into a fuel that can be used to run almost any diesel vehicle. Biodiesel costs as much as normal diesel and cars running on it perform in the same way as those on regular fuel, but it does not contribute to carbon dioxide levels and does not damage the environment. If spilt, it can be burned off cleanly without harmful fumes."}
{"text": "3. Context - Legislation and Policy The END was transposed into the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (see Section 1 of this Action Plan). The definitions used as part of the noise mapping process are evident in the Scottish regulations. A useful summary of the regulatory framework is available in the Scottish Governments Draft Guidance on Noise Action Planning . The action planning process for the first round of noise mapping resulted in the publication of a new planning advice note in Scotland ( PAN 1/2011 and the accompanying TAN). This planning advice note aims to ensure that Noise Management Areas ( NMA) and Quiet Areas ( QAs) (see Section 5) are now an acknowledged part of the baseline for management of environmental noise and should be included as a material planning consideration."}
{"text": "University of Ljubljana, Slovenia There are several strategies for implementing exact computation with real numbers. Two common ones are based on interval arithmetic with forward or backward propagation of errors. A less common way of computing with exact reals is to use Dedekind's construction of reals as cuts. In such a setup a real number is defined by two predicates that describe its lower and upper bounds. We can extract efficient evaluation strategies from such declarative descriptions by using an interval Newton's method. From the point of view of programming language design it is desirable to express the mathematical content of a computation in a direct and abstract way, while still retaining flexibility and control over evaluation strategy. We shall discuss how such a goal might be achieved using techniques that modern programming languages have to offer."}
{"text": "- Cleoniceras sp. - Middle Cretaceous Age (Albian Stage \u2013 150 Million Years Old) - Republic of Madagascar \u2013 an island country in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Southeast Africa. - Specimen measures 4\u2033 wide Ammonites are an extinct group of marine invertebrate animals similar to the modern nautilus. (Cephalopoda) Like the nautilus, ammonites had a soft body with tentacles that emerged from a hollow chambered shell utilized in the manner of a submarine\u2019s ballast tanks. Ammonites are often identified by their shell ornamentation and the structures of the wall that divide the shell\u2019s chambers."}
{"text": "Members of this diverge group are common to many marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. The cup-shaped ascocarp of the ascomycete shown here gives this species its common name: orange peel fungus. This phyla contains over 65,000 species. Commonly called sac fungi or cup fungi for the cup-shaped fruiting bodies of many ascomycetes, this group includes many of the delicious, edible fungi. Most multicellular ascomycetes reproduce asexually by forming asexual spres called conidia."}
{"text": "An estimated eight thousand soldiers set in battle formation were created to accompany Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a united China to the grave during the Qin dynasty from 221-206 BC. This incredible archaelogical wonder was discovered accidentally by peasants building a well in 1974. Three vaults were found, each containing warriors in various battle formation. The first vault is the largest, containing roughly one thousand soldiers and roughly ten thousand bows, arrows, swords and spears. The second vault is slightly smaller and thought to hold even more soldiers. The third vault is much smaller than the first two with only 68 figures and a chariot. Although the Terracotta Army is estimated to be eight thousand strong, only around a thousand have been excavated. If you inspect the soldiers up close, you\u2019ll notice that each soldier has unique facial expressions."}
{"text": "Learning Event \u2013 Organized by IUFRO and EFI (European Forest Institute) During Forest Day 3 in Copenhagen (UNFCCC-COP15) Boreal and temperate forests are likely to be particularly affected by climate change because they are generally temperature-limited. With climate change advancing, their role as a major sink for atmospheric carbon is at risk. This session informed participants about this and other key impacts and vulnerabilities and discussed adaptation priorities and implications for forest management. The learning session also explored how lessons from the EU programme Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) could be used for forest-based climate change mitigation and adaptation."}
{"text": "This article describes how to determine vineyard nutrient needs through tissue and soil sampling. While the type of soil is important, location takes precedence when starting a vineyard for wine production. Differences between processed and organic fertilizers are explained in this article. Information on vineyard water management, focusing on when to initiate irrigation. Uneven grazing distribution patterns on rangeland can lead to overuse of forage in some areas and no use or waste of herbage in areas not visited by cattle. Range improvements affecting more even distribution of grazing ..."}
{"text": "Chocolate-covered flies and hairy pickles? Yummy! The big-mouthed Woozle is hungry. Can you feed him 12 silly snacks from the spoon before all the snacks are gone? Play together, work together, and have some monstrous fun. Feed the Woozle is a great way for young kids to learn body awareness, fine motor skills, dexterity, gross motor skills, and counting\u2014all while having fun! In addition, children practice rolling a die, spinning a spinner, taking turns, and working cooperatively. The game has three levels of play with specific rules designed for age and developmental capability. As children grow, they move to the next level of play, adding challenges at each age and level. Feed the Woozle - Stand-up Woozle (10\" x 10\" x 6\u00bd\") - 12 Mummy cards (1\u00bd\" x 1\u00be\") - 24 Silly Snack tokens (1\u00bd\" x 1\u00bd\") - Spinner (5\u00bd\" x 5\u00bd\") - Die numbered 1-3 (1\") - Spoon (7\u00be\" length with 2\" bowl)"}
{"text": "Needed Material: 4ml Serum or 30ml Urin PCP (Pentachlorophenol), is a standardized oil-borne preservative used commercially for preserving wood. PCP was used as a herbicide, defoliant, mossicide and disinfectant. Due to its high toxicity and its slow biodegradation, the use of PCP has declined. PCPs are stored in fatty tissue. Side effects of a chronic exposure to wood preservatives are allergies and a general increase in chemical sensitivity. PCP can be detected for several weeks after exposure. Needed Material: 5ml Heparin blood Besides its agricultural uses, Lindane (gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane) was used in forestry for wood and timber protection (also see Pesticides). Karmaus W., Wolf N. Reduced Birthweight and Length in the Offspring of Females exposed to PCDFs, PCP, and Lindane. Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol 103. No12, 1995"}
{"text": "Coca-cola has developed new dispensing machines that contain up to thirty flavors that can produce up to 100 different types of soda. The machines can be reset realtime and communicate so that coke can introduce a new soft drink and observe sales results immediately. This is \u201crapid protoyping,\u201d \u201cprobe and learn,\u201d and \u201ceffectuation\u201d for sweetened drinks \u2014 strategies usually associated with high tech products. Read the details in the Information Week article: The next step? Why not employ the technology in vending machines and allow users to create their own drinks? COLA CO-CREATION"}
{"text": "NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope 26 years ago on April 24, 1990. In celebration they decided to give us this birthday present. The image is of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635). The bright star inside the blue bubble is a raging inferno that emits a solar wind of hot gases moving at 4 million miles per hour. Contact between the hot expanding gases and the cold gases in interstellar space creates the outer edge of the bubble. When oxygen is hot enough it emits the blue light seen in the image. The bubble is seven light-years in diameter. (!!) That\u2019s roughly 1.5 times the distance between our sun and Alpha Centauri, the star closest to our solar system. The star that is creating the bubble is 45 times as massive as the sun. If you think the picture is amazing, check out this video."}
{"text": "In the poem If\u2014, does the speaker warn his reader to be careful in spite of ideals? Give two examples from the poem to highlight this. I think the speaker does warn the reader to be careful concerning ideals in the poem's second stanza, yes. He describes the value of being someone who \"can dream\u2014and not make dreams your master.\" In other words, he does not want to see people become slaves to their dreams: dreams and ideals are wonderful, but it is also important for us to be... (The entire section contains 202 words.) check Approved by eNotes Editorial"}
{"text": "Java API for XML Binding (JAXB) Tutorial JAXB stands for Java architecture for XML binding.It is used to convert XML to java object and java object to XML. JAXB defines an API for reading and writing Java objects to and from XML documents. It provides mechanism to marshal (write) java objects into XML and unmarshal (read) XML into object. JAXB Marshalling Example: Converting Object into XML : Create a new Java project called \"JAXBMARSHALLING\" Create POJO Class Employee inside com.example.jaxb package. No extra jaxb libraries are required if you are using JDK1.6 or above, because JAXB is bundled in JDK 1.6. In this tutorial we will see how to generate java classes from XSD in Eclipse IDE.We are going to use MOXy JAXB implementation which is available as part of Eclipselink project."}
{"text": "Introduction to Nutrition and Digestion Nutrition refers to the activities by which living things obtain raw materials from the environment and transport them into their cells. The cells metabolize these raw materials and synthesize structural components, enzymes, energy-rich compounds, and other biologically important substances. All the elements and compounds taken into a living thing are nutrients. Animals, including humans, are heterotrophic organisms, and their nutrients consist of preformed organic molecules. The organic molecules rarely come in forms that are readily useful, so animals must process the foods into forms that can be absorbed. This processing is called digestion."}
{"text": "When motorists drive out Nebraska Highway 2 through the Sand Hills, they will encounter a stark, unique beauty in the landscape and some of the strangest industrial ruins plopped down in the middle of the grasslands near Antioch \u2013 or about 15 miles east of Alliance. The ruins are what\u2019s left of a potash industry that thrived there for a few short years around First World War. The story began in 1911 when Congress passed a law to have the United States Geological Survey find sources of potash in the U.S. German sources were becoming expensive and politically unreliable. To read the full story please click here. And to learn more about the Potash Industry, download this article by Clint Andersen."}
{"text": "Samoa is located east of the International Dateline between longitudes 171 and 172 degrees west and latitude 13 and 14 degrees south of the Equator. Samoa is compromised of two relatively large islands, Upolu and Savaii and eight smaller islands. The capital Apia, and the International Airport are both located on the island of Upolu. Samoa\u2019s climate is pleasantly warm with an average maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius. From May until November, it is our dry season, whereas from November to March it is our rainy season. Samoa\u2019s population is approximately 180,000.00. Samoans are the most populous full-blooded Polynesian race in the World. Samoan is the national language, although English is the official language of business. English is widely spoken, but you\u2019ll find the following Samoan words useful to learn:"}
{"text": "The notion that hallucinogenic drugs played a significant part in the development of religion has been extensively discussed, particularly since the middle of the twentieth century. Various ideas of this type have been collected into what has become known as the entheogen theory. The word entheogen is a neologism coined in 1979 by a group of ethnobotanists (those that study the relationship between people and plants). The literal meaning of entheogen is \u201cthat which causes God to be within an individual\u201d and might be considered as a more accurate and academic term for popular terms such as hallucinogen or psychedelic drug. By the term entheogen we understand the use of psychoactive substances for religious or spiritual reasons rather than for purely recreational purposes."}
{"text": "\"Tabula Geographica, In Qua Iisraelitarum, Ab Aegypto Ad Kenahanaem usque profectiones omnes, et stationes describuntur\u2026\", Plancius/Hartgers Subject: Holy Land and Egypt Period: 1650 (circa) Color: Hand Color 13 x 11.5 inches 33 x 29.2 cm This fine copper engraved map of the region surrounding the Dead Sea through the Nile Delta depicts the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Two interesting charts at the right show the tents of the tribes centered around the Ark of the Covenant. Panels at top and bottom include vignettes of important events of the Exodus. Dutch text on verso. References: Poortman & Augusteijn #77; cf Laor #566. A good impression on a sheet that has been professionally backed, replacing some minor marginal loss. A small portion of the upper neatline has been reinstated in facsimile."}
{"text": "The story of the Well of Slaine comes from Irish legend. The Tuatha du Danann are the ancient race of Ireland. Their healer, Diancecht, enchanted the Well of Slaine so that warriors, hurt or killed in battle, could be brought there. Once their bodies were dipped in the well, they were cured and able to fight again. Their enemies brought stones and filled in the well, so it was renamed the Heapstown Cairn. The Heapstown Cairn exists today in County Sligo."}
{"text": "International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering (IJETAE) There are various applications which have a huge database. All databases maintain log files that keep records of database changes. This can include tracking various user events. Apache Hadoop can be used for log processing at scale. Log files have become a standard part of large applications and are essential in operating systems, computer networks and distributed systems. Log files are often the only way to identify and locate an error in software, because log file analysis is not affected by any time-based issues known as probe effect. This is opposite to analysis of a running program, when the analytical process can interfere with time-critical or resource critical conditions within the analyzed program."}
{"text": "You\u2019ve probably been told at one time or another that \u2018you are what you eat.\u2019 Being a musician is much like being an athlete. Just like an athlete, a musician needs to take care of his/her body to perform his or her best and to prevent injuries. \u201cGood nutrition is the foundation of a healthy brain and body. Eating the right foods can help keep our minds clear, quick, and sharp and can help fight off disease as we age. Diet affects brain chemistry, also, and it can positively influence your mood and behavior.\u201d (makingmusicmag.com/nutrition-for-musicians/) And don\u2019t forget the importance of hydration. Make sure you are always getting adequate amounts of water, especially when you are performing."}
{"text": "Data validation is the process of ensuring that a program operates on clean, correct and useful data. It uses routines, often called \"validation rules\" \"validation constraints\" or \"check routines\", that check for correctness, meaningfulness, and security of data that are input to the system. The rules may be implemented through the automated facilities of a data dictionary, or by the inclusion of explicit application program validation logic. Know of a great product that isn't yet on this list of California K-12 enterprise systems? Please let us know and we'll create a product page for it. Just drop us a note."}
{"text": "What are the main ideas of Aphra Behn's poems \"Love Armed\" and \"On Her Loving Two Equally\"? \"Love Armed\" consists of two eight-line stanzas rhymed ababcdcd. It is written in iambic tetrameters. The poem is an extended metaphor that describes love putting on arms the way a knight girds himself for battle. From the narrator, Love takes passive forms of suffering but from her beloved active types of cruelty. Thus the narrator suffers in love but the beloved is unscathed and victorious. \"On Her Loving Two Equally\" consists of three six-line stanzas rhymed as couplets, aabbcc. The meter is iambic tetrameter. The poem is in the form of a speech addressed to Cupid, the god of love. The narrator is in love with two men, Damon and Alexis. She wishes that Cupid would take back one of the golden darts that caused her to love both so she would only love one. check Approved by eNotes Editorial"}
{"text": "Children\u2019s miniature playing cards with Proverbs and Maxims, anonymous manufacturer, Montevideo, c.1928 \"Naipe Infantil Gauchito\" children\u2019s miniature playing cards with Proverbs and Maxims on the reverse, 40 cards. Similar packs were published showing football players and popular heroes and celebrities. Cards of this type are examples of playing cards used for educational purposes besides providing entertainment value to young people. In order to complete the set, the children no doubt had to trade with their friends and organise their collections. The virtuous maxims would have been reinforced at school during copper-plate handwriting lessons. Right: box from a later edition with more modern court card design \u2192"}
{"text": "Type of Research: The impact of parents\u2019 mindsets on children\u2019s outcomes is largely unknown. The goal of this project is to understand how parents think about their children\u2019s achievement and healthy lifestyles. For achievement, the goal of the study is to understand parents\u2019 thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to their children\u2019s academic struggles, and how these impact their children\u2019s mindsets and achievement motivation and outcomes. For healthy lifestyles, the goal of the study is to understand parents\u2019 mindsets about eating behavior and how these impact children\u2019s eating behavior. We will give surveys to parents and children as a pilot to study the relations. Future work will include bringing parents and children into the lab to do tasks together."}
{"text": "Learning how to draw is a very much about learning how to see. Watch this instructional drawing video to begin to draw the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Most people can see perfectly fine and understand the concept of depth in space. However, drawing becomes tricky when you must translate a moving object onto a piece of paper. Learn to draw in the page, rather than on the page."}
{"text": "Why is Mothers Out Front San Diego launching an Electric School Bus Campaign? Transportation makes up 41% of climate emissions in California. Addressing air pollution and climate change and its particularly adverse effects on environmental justice communities, vulnerable populations and people of color in San Diego County will require action and leadership from every public entity in the region. School districts in San Diego County can do its part to address these harmful impacts by transitioning to zero-emission school buses. And you can do your part in helping our school districts take action! Sign up below! We'll follow up with you to see how you want to participate. After you submit your sign-up below, you will be invited to join us at the San Ysidro School Board Meeting on October 10th."}
{"text": "A capacitor (originally known as a condenser) is a passive two terminal electrical component used to store energy electrostatically in an electric field. The forms of practical capacitors vary widely, but all contain at least two electrical conductors (plates) separated by a dielectric (i.e. insulator). The conductors can be thin films, foils or sintered beads of metal or conductive electrolyte, etc. The nonconducting dielectric acts to increase the capacitor's charge capacity. A dielectric can be glass, ceramic, plastic film, air, vacuum, paper, mica, oxide layer etc. Capacitors are widely used as parts of electrical circuits in many common electrical devices. Unlike a resistor, an ideal capacitor does not dissipate energy. Instead, a capacitor stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field between its plates."}
{"text": "Want to watch this Lesson? Start your FREE 7-day trial for instant access to all CG Cookie training! It takes 2 minutes and you can cancel anytime.Start your Free Trial - Software:Photoshop CS6 \u00b7 Part 1 - The Thumbnails - Create a series a thumbnail sketches to find the shapes and composition. - Using a limited number of values try to define the foreground, mid ground and background out of shapes and silhouettes - The idea is for the image to be readable at a basic level."}
{"text": "General information on certain minerals whose utilization is growing or tending to grow Author(s)/Corporate Author (s)United Nations. Economic and Social Council; United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa; MetadataShow full item record Mining is one of the main bases of the economic development of Rwanda. It employs more-wage earners than any other industry and takes second place in exports after agriculture. Nevertheless, the mineral wealth of Rwanda comprises a fairly small number of substances. The minerals which have been worked since the origin of mining in Rwanda in about 1930 are cassiterite, wolfram, Colombo-tantalite, beryl, amblygonite, gold and bismuth. Monazite, although discovered quite early, has not yet been worked."}
{"text": "Land cover describes the extent of vegetation, water bodies, built environment, and bare natural surfaces (eg gravel and rock) across New Zealand. Measuring the composition and changes in land cover can help us better understand the pressures that different land uses are placing on the biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems. area_ha = area of land cover measured in hectares This dataset relates to the \"Land cover\" measure on the Environmental Indicators, Te taiao Aotearoa website. You may use this work for commercial purposes. You must attribute the creator in your own works. |Columns||type, region, year, area_ha| |Services||Web Feature Service (WFS), Catalog Service (CS-W), data.govt.nz Atom Feed| |Added||28 Sep 2015| |Revisions||5 - Browse all revisions| |Current revision||Imported on Sept. 28, 2015 from CSV .|"}
{"text": "A Cataract is the clouding or opacity of the lens inside the eye. It causes gradual blurring of vision and often glare. It is useful to learn a little about how the eye works in order to understand what a cataract is. Inside the eye, behind the coloured part of the eye (the iris), with a black hole in the middle (the pupil) is a lens. In a normal eye, this lens is clear. It helps focus, light rays on to the back of the eye (the retina), which sends messages to the brain allowing us to see. When cataract develops, the lens becomes cloudy and prevents the light rays from passing on to the retina. The picture that the retina receives becomes dull and fuzzy. Cataract usually forms slowly and people experience a gradual blurring of vision. Posted in: Cataract - About Us - Cashless services - Patient Education - Contact us"}
{"text": "This is the culminating activity for the evolution unit. For this assignment, students must research into the impact human industry has on a small part of our world. Students have had a brief introduction to the history of the planet and the role that carbon dioxide concentration play in climate change. The role of climate and weather patterns is important in a discussion of a chosen place on the planet. Students have spent a large amount of effort in understanding evolutionary theory and mechanisms and seen it in practice as they read about speciation. With this assignment, students can synthesize all of their previous learning into one presentation. Amacher, Jessica; Anjur, Sowmya; Dosch, Donald; O'Leary-Driscoll, Sarah; and Randall, Crystal, \"Evolution - #8: Ecosystem disrupted\" (2019). Unit 1: Evolution. 9."}
{"text": "Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need: - An unsharpened pencil - Printed out/handwritten letters - Printed out/handwritten numbers - A shallow box/tray (to hold the sugar) Here\u2019s what to do: - Print or handwrite letters and numbers for the child to recreate in sugar. (This is a great worksheet that shows kids how to write letters and numbers: Click here to print.) - Cover the bottom of the tray/box with sugar. - Give the child the pencil, or just have them use their finger, to practice writing a number or letter in the sugar. - After they\u2019ve written a letter or number, show them how to shake the tray and erase what they\u2019ve done so they can start again. Thanks for the great idea, Hellobee! For more information and pictures, please visit Hellobee."}
{"text": "Peek into the underground world of earthworms! See how they turn waste into soil and dig tunnels to create drainage for plants, then perform experiments to demonstrate how worms live and work underground. Complete kit includes: - Double-sided viewing unit with shield and tray (keeps light out - worms in!) - Experiment booklet - Facts & anatomy poster - Worm cut outs - Magnifying glass - Growing tray - Llitmus paper and cups You will need to provide soil (normal garden soil or shop bought) and food. Price: \u00a335.99 incl VAT (\u00a329.99 ex VAT) IMPORTANT NOTE - ITEMS LISTED ON THE PRODUCT PACKAGING, BUT ARE NOT INCLUDED FOR UK AND THE REST OF EUROPE: Certificate for live worms, soil and worm food."}
{"text": "Port of London Through Time Until the middle of the twentieth century, the Port of London was the busiest in the world. A long, slow decline set in, as ships grew larger and numerous seamen's strikes and the advent of containerisation decimated the docks. Everything moved downriver and the Port of Tilbury grew to cope with the demand, while the docks in London itself declined and were closed. Some have been filled in, others converted to other uses, with London City Airport and Canary Wharf being built on converted docklands. Geoff Lunn tells the story of the Port of London, from the Pool of London to Tilbury and Gravesend, using a combination of images, both old and modern. Inside are views of the redevelopment and changing face of the docklands areas."}
{"text": "Grapple spoon system In sewage treatment plants, this system is usually used to extract the mud from the bottom of the settling ponds. The bucket is a module that consists of two buckets that open and close simultaneously operated by a hydraulic group. The buckets collect the mud, which is discharged into a container outside the raft. The hoist has the spoon suspended from its hook, to which it supplies electrical tension for its operation. To make this possible, the hoist carries with it an electric switchboard and a roller drum with the feed hose. The whole assembly is mounted on a gantry or bridge crane to access different points of the raft as well as the container for emptying mud."}
{"text": "Use a ball and foil or a marble to make a perfect sphere. Doodle a ball using a spherical object as a template! Cover the spherical object in foil and Doodle over half of it; then remove the Doodle and and another half. Take that second piece off and join your two halves together with the 3Doodler. This way you won't trap your spherical object inside your Doodle. Once you have a complete Doodled sphere, you can add details to it any way you want."}
{"text": "LEAP INTO FOURTH GRADE!!!! Leap into Learning is the cue for attention in Mrs. Smith's fourth grade classroom. Hop on in and take a look. In fourth grade math we take those basic multiplication facts and do two and three digit problems. We also learn long division. We read several \"fun\" novels in reading. In science there are many experiments to go along with our units and in social we study each state of our country. The last project for this class is an open house \"Walking Tour\" to show off the research done on a chosen state."}
{"text": "What should I do if I miss a pill progestogen-only pill? If your average menstrual cycle is 35 days ovulation happens around day 21 and your most fertile days are days 19,20 and Using contraception effectively Will antibiotics stop my contraception working? Knowing when you ovulate can help you plan for sex at the right time and improve your chance of getting pregnant. Find out more about getting pregnant. Understanding your menstrual cycle Decisions about pregnancy Deciding to get pregnant is perhaps the most important decision a couple can make. Find out more about emergency contraception , including where to get it from. Perhaps it's easier for them to make the journey if they don't have to swim up\u2014and can just swim horizontally."}
{"text": "|Face Value||1 Dollar| |Size||ca. 11.8 mm| 12. An Aureus with the image of Emperor Domitian, the second son of Emperor Vespasian. Domitian ruled from 81\u201396 as third and last Emperor of the Flavian dynasty. In the year 83 he conquered further regions in Germania and secured the new border with limes. On the occasion of his triumphal procession in Rome to celebrate the victory over the Germanics he called himself DOMITIANUS AVGVSTVS GERMANICUS. In honour of his brother Domitian he completed the construction of the Arch of Titus. His last reigning years were characterised by distrust and fear of a conspiracy. He was in fact deceitfully murdered by the trustee of his niece Domitilla. He died without a direct successor."}
{"text": "Packet sniffing is a technique of monitoring network traffic. It is effective on both switched and non-switched networks. This paper discusses several methods that result in packet sniffing on Layer 2 switched networks. Each of the sniffing methods will be explained in detail. The purpose of the paper is to show how sniffing can be accomplished on switched networks, and to understand how it can be prevented."}
{"text": "In geometry a cube net is an arrangement of identical edge-joined squares in the plane which can be folded (along the edges) to become the faces of a cube. In this problem you need to check if the given figure is a cube net. The given figure will be a union of six identical squares lying in the same plane and will be given to you as a String figure. Each element of figure will consist of '.' (dot) and '#' (sharp) characters only. A sharp represents one of the six squares, whereas a dot represents an empty space. Return \"YES\" if figure represents a cube net, or \"NO\" otherwise (all quotes for clarity)."}
{"text": "We are learning about the life cycle of caterpillars- how they go through metamorphosis and change into butterflies. Our class was able to watch this process first hand with Painted Lady butterflies! Today, the children observed the butterflies as they had emerged from their chrysalises. They also drop painted large butterfly shapes and learned about symmetry. Our classroom also received 4 new iPads and the children had fun exploring the educational apps!"}
{"text": "East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Funded in FY2015 through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan. Dams and other barriers rank as the top threat to river herring populations. One of these dams, the Cotton Gin Mill Dam on the Satucket River blocked fish passage and hinders natural processes like sediment movement and temperature regulation. In this project, the Massachusetts chapter of The Nature Conservancy and partners removed the dam to allow river herring and American eel access to 124 acres of habitat and 4.4 river miles upstream. Text and photos provided by The Nature Conservancy."}
{"text": "Bluebirds were very excited to begin their new topic about Ancient Egyptians this afternoon. The class soon got to work using atlases to discover where in the world Egypt is in relation to the UK and then located the countries and seas of Africa. Mrs Parry asked the children what they already knew about Egyptians. Jacob \u2013 They had mummies. Seth \u2013 They wrapped the body in bandages. They had lots of different Gods. Dewha \u2013 They built pyramids. Dylan \u2013 They may have had traps inside the pyramids to protect treasure. Lexi \u2013 The River Nile is the longest river in the world."}
{"text": "|This handy, pocket-sized booklet includes a diagram of the parts of the saxophone, a fingering chart, how to assemble and care for, and hold the saxophone, and music reading fundamentals. The studies provide practice for tone, slurs, embouchure, fingering, tonguing, arpeggios, and dotted rhythms. Additional songs and studies introduce and practice more concepts. Major, minor, and chromatic scales are also included| Get regular updates by email."}
{"text": "Moscow Day School uses the Creative Curriculum as its foundational curriculum. The Creative Curriculum\u2019s overarching goal is to help children become enthusiastic, life-long learners. Building enthusiasm for learning means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try out their ideas and to think their own thoughts. The Creative Curriculum encourages children to be independent, self-confident, and inquisitive; to learn at their own pace and in the ways that are best for them. It aims to help them build good habits and attitudes and a positive self-image. The Creative Curriculum identifies goals for all areas of child development:"}
{"text": "This is a reproduction of the shoes found in the late 1800s in the so-called Tomb D of the Martres De Veyre burials. This burial of a young women is special in that it produced a more or less full set of Gallic clothing including shoes, dated to the late 2nd century AD. The shoes are of a type also found in several variations in Welzheim, although not as much decorated apparently. The upper is made of goat leather and has a small piece of leather protecting the tip of the shoe and the front part of the seam that closes the upper. The nailing is comparatively light and done in a pattern reminiscent of earlier finds. Internal constructional details are not known, so I chose the at the time widespread method of cross-bracing the upper to secure it before sewing on the outer sole with a blind or tunnelstitched seam."}
{"text": "Title: What is the Meaning of Christmas Authors: Josh Mulvihill and Grace Nordstrom What\u2019s Included: This series includes one lesson which has: - Leaders guide with objectives, talking points, suggested object lesson and discussion questions. - Worksheet appropriate for grades K-2. - Worksheet appropriate for grades 3-4. - Small Group Discussion Guide. Your ZIP file download will include 4 PDF files."}
{"text": "According to Reference.com, there is a flower that begins with the letter \"x,\" and it's called xanthosoma. This flower is a genus of 50 species of tropical and subtropical arums in the flowering plant family, araceae. All species are native to tropical America. Various species are grown for their starchy corms, which are an important food staple of tropical regions. These are commonly known as macabo, yautia, malanga, tannia, new cocoyam, tannier, ape, yaut\u00eda, macabo, dasheen, taioba and ape. Other species are used as ornamental plants. Popular horticultural literature refers to these as elephant ears since they do resemble an elephant's ear."}
{"text": "How far can honey bees fly? A honey bee will not fly much higher than the height of any obstacle in its path. The bee will learn to fly straight out from its colony at high speed and will be most surprised if it strikes an new obstacle, such as you standing in the way. It may lash out and you will receive a sting, so be careful when walking close to the front of a busy beehive. Mating drones will fly up to 30 metres above ground to find a queen, and can go much higher if warm rising thermal air carries them."}
{"text": "What is Clostridium Difficile? Clostridium difficile is one of many bacteria that live harmlessly in the human bowel. \u2018Good\u2019 bacteria keep it in check. Some antibiotics can 'kill off' the good bacteria and occasionally damage the lining of the bowel. Sometimes there are no symptoms of Clostridium difficile, but often it presents itself as diarrhoea, fever; loss of appetite; nausea and abdominal pains and tenderness. View our leaflet about Clostridium Difficile."}
{"text": "HTML Progress Tag HTML <progress> tag is used to display the progress of a task. It provides an easy way for web developers to create progress bar on the website. It is mostly used to show the progress of a file uploading on the web page. The HTML progress tag is new in HTML5 so you must use new browsers. Attributes of HTML Progress Tag HTML <progress> tag supports the global and event attributes as well as 2 specific attributes. The progress tag should be used to represent progress of a task only, not for just a gauge (disk pace usage). For such purpose, <meter> element is used. HTML Progress Tag Example Let's see HTML progress example without attribute.Test it Now Let's see the progress example with value and max attributes.Test it Now Styling Progress Bar You can apply CSS code on progress tag.Test it Now"}
{"text": "The world does not stand still, so do technologies, and the internet connection is not an exception. The rapid evolution of innovation technologies brings bad news for Wi-Fi: today a light bulb can help you surf on the web 100 times faster. That means the new development is able to offer up to one gigabit per second. This wireless technology was invented by Harald Haas, professor from the University of Edinburgh. It is quite similar to Wi-Fi connection, however, it does not use radio waves but transmits information through light instead. Which means Li-Fi connection involves a light source like a LED bulb along with the internet access. Moreover, the technology has a number of significant advantages over its popular predecessor."}
{"text": "Introduction: Nature and types of dynamic loading, Importance of soil dynamics. Fundamentals of vibration: Vibration of elementary systems, Dynamics of elastic systems, Degrees of freedom, Free and forced vibration. Wave propagation: Types of waves, Waves in unbound media, Waves in semi-infinite media, Waves in layered media. Dynamic soil properties: Laboratory tests, Field tests, Correlation of different parameters. Dynamic bearing capacity of foundations: Theories and methods, Design aspects. Dynamic earth pressure: Active and Passive Pressures, Retaining wall problems under Dynamic loads. Dynamic slope stability Analysis. Liquefaction: Basic concept, Evaluation and effects, Vibratory motion of foundation, Vibration screening, Design of machine foundations."}
{"text": "The use of circles has traditions that go back far into the history of man/woman kind. Traditional and indigenous communities use circles as a cornerstone of their way of life. Circles can be used for program and workshop implementation, as a way to facilitate child/and youth development, for healing from trauma and within the work place to develop effective teams. This workshops demonstrates, through interactive processes, the power of circles to harness the energy of groups and teams. Relevant for child/youth serving organizations, education and workplaces."}
{"text": "Large photos and a simple text portray a typical New England autumn. Raking leaves, airing quilts, starting school, chopping and stacking wood, and eating Thanksgiving dinner are a few of the many seasonal activities shown in this photo essay. Although autumn is different throughout the world the simple text and crisp, colorful pictures make this book a good starting place for discussion of changes during the fall season. A Personal Favorite A few of the seasonal activities depicted in this book are not familiar in our part of the country and this was a good springboard to learning about people living in other places. I used this book as the foundation for an Autumn Adventure project. Each participating class read this book and then we exchanged photographs and artifacts of autumn in our part of the country. It was a valuable learning experience as well as lots of fun."}
{"text": "Milton Family History 14-Day Free Trial Milton Name Meaning English and Scottish: habitational name from any of the numerous and widespread places so called. The majority of these are named with Old English middel \u2018middle\u2019 + tun \u2018enclosure\u2019, \u2018settlement\u2019; a smaller group, with examples in Cumbria, Kent, Northamptonshire, Northumbria, Nottinghamshire, and Staffordshire, have as their first element Old English mylen \u2018mill\u2019. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names \u00a92013, Oxford University Press Similar surnames: Hilton, Wilton, Bilton, Mitton, Kilton, Minton, Colton, Tilton"}
{"text": "If the reaction quotient, Q, for a reaction is less than the value of the equilibrium constant, K, for the reaction at a given temperature what must be converted to work for the system to reach equilibrium? The equilibrium must move in a forward direction.......... For the reaction, This describes an equilibrium condition, where the rate of forward reaction is equal to the reverse rate of reaction. Under non-equilibrium conditions, (for instance at the start of the reaction), we write At the start of the reaction, we can conceive that the reactant concentrations,"}
{"text": "Over the last decade, technology has continued to be transformative in our lives, particularly in education. Students have access to current information for research, digital tools to support their learning needs, and access to devices for learning anywhere they might be. Tahoe Truckee Unified School District has a very successful 1:1 program and beginning in fifth grade, each student is able to have a device checked out to them. Our students use technology to create multimedia content and demonstrate their learning through projects that include video and music. In addition, computer science applications, coding, and programming lessons are offered to our students from elementary through high school. (Read full article...)"}
{"text": "- Why does monomorphism restriction exist? plus = (+) - Related extensions When you don\u2019t specify a type for an expression, Hindley-Milner infers the most general, maximally-polymorphic type that your expression could possibly have. The designers of Haskell deemed that in some circumstances this leads to particularly unintuitive results,A History of Haskell: being lazy with class by Paul Hudak, John Hughes, Simon Peyton Jones, and Philip Wadler; 2007. and so they invented monomorphism restriction to place some limitation on the situations in which the compiler is allowed to infer a polymorphic type."}
{"text": "atomic number 37 Also found in: Thesaurus. Switch to new thesaurus |Noun||1.||atomic number 37 - a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali metal group; burns in air and reacts violently in water; occurs in carnallite and lepidolite and pollucite| metal, metallic element - any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. carnallite - a white or reddish mineral consisting of hydrous chlorides of potassium and magnesium; used as a fertilizer and as a source of potassium and magnesium lepidolite - a mineral of the mica group; an important source of lithium pollucite - a rare mineral that is an important source of cesium"}
{"text": "Kindergarten were learning about Turkish alphabet and classroom commands. Year 1 students learnt about animals, food and drinks. Year 2 students learned nationalities and countries. They have been working on their vocabulary by playing the Turkish alphabets game. Students learned about Turkish Eid, Festivals, Turkish songs and children games such us \" a\u00e7 kapiyi bezirgan basi, tombala, deve-c\u00fcce\". Students had a lot of fun activities playing these games and painting activity. Students also wrote Eid cards for their Families. We learnt about the differences and similarities in between Turkey and Australia in terms of celebrating Eid and festivals? Have a good holiday! |Tags: Turkish - Primary|"}
{"text": "CDC Plans to Study Autism in 16-year-olds The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has been tracking autism rates among 8-year-old children in the United States for almost two decades. But it recently announced ifunding to follow up with some of those children when they reach age 16, to get a better idea of what happens with symptoms, health, and services during adolescence. According to the CDC, \"Information to be collected on the 16-year-old teens includes data on ASD behavioral symptoms, co-occurring conditions, limitations in activities, and educational service delivery (including transition planning). These data will inform public health strategies to improve identification of and services for children with ASD.\""}
{"text": "The Common Eupselia Moth is a greyish brown colour. The forewings are greying with darker grey brown neat the tips. Their is a dark semicircular patch on the inner edge of each forewing. The hindwings are yellowish near the base and black on the outer half of the hindwing. wingspand about 15mm The caterpillars feed on the leaves of eucalypt trees. The Common Eupselia Moth has been found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. |Common Name:||Common Eupselia Moth|"}
{"text": "There are many simple things you can do to ensure effective and productive interactions with individuals with disabilities. The following are some practical tips for interacting with persons with visual disabilities. \u201cVisual disability\u201d indicates an individual with varying degrees of low vision. Some people can see the outlines of objects, while others see the direction of light. Few people identify as being blind. Not everyone with a visual disability uses a service animal or a white cane; as a result it may not be immediately apparent that a person has a visual disability."}
{"text": "The UN Global Goals for sustainable DevelopmentIn 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 goals for a better world by 2030. Find out how we are working with the rest of the world to end poverty, fight inequality and stop climate change. The only way that the world can change is if we do it together, and so the Uganda Marathon has teamed up with the UN Global Goals to be a part of changing the world in the next 15 years. The 17 Global Goals are a unified, global commitment to achieve 3 extraordinary things in the next 15 years. End extreme poverty. Fight inequality & injustice. Fix climate change. The Global Goals for sustainable development could get these things done. In all countries. For all people. But in order for the goals to work, everyone needs to know about them! Visit the Global Goals website to find out more information"}
{"text": "South Africa is committed to reducing their Greenhouse Gas emissions and meeting its own domestic targets in terms of the National Development Plan of 2012. Having ratified the Paris Agreement in November 2016, convened by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), South Africa has set ambitious targets in a global effort to mitigate GHG emissions. The GHG mandatory reporting regulations and the Carbon Tax Act No. 15 of 2019 are integral in ensuring South Africa\u2019s commitment to tackle Climate Change. Any person, company or entity who undertakes an activity (above a certain threshold) and is responsible for the release of Greenhouse Gas emissions is required to report on their emissions to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) by the 31 March each year. These activities generally include:"}
{"text": "Would a quantitative lumen measure express the emotional value of a ray of light? Sound waves are formed by elastic energy: it is important to understand them both as corpuscles and waves. Sound waves do not have a perfect geometry. Light\u2019s scattering effect also applies to sound waves. Francesco Pellisari\u2019s work and research are entirely focused on the reproduction of non-coherent sound waves."}
{"text": "At St Peter\u2019s Catholic First School we believe Geography is an essential subject to help prepare children for the world around them. Children are encouraged to learn about the world around them including both the physical and human geography of their own local area and also places from further afield. The Geography curriculum is designed to equip pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments. Children also develop a deeper understanding of the Earth\u2019s key physical and human processes. The curriculum is split into four main areas; locational knowledge, place knowledge, human and physical geography and geographical skills and fieldwork. If you wish to speak to the co-ordinator of Geography then please contact Mr Adrian Pinnock"}
{"text": "Your shopping cart is empty! Registration is free and easy! nullCommon nameFlower coloursBloom timeHeightDifficulty-----Planting and carenullSunlightSoilWaterTemperatureFertilizer-----Caring for IrisnullTypical uses of IrisSpecial features: null.. Irises are perennial plants, growing from creeping rhizomes or, in drier climates, from bulbs. They may be bearded or beardless. They have long, erect flowering stems which may be simple or branched, .."}
{"text": "Cheng Hoon Teng Temple 25 Jalan Tokong Chinese Culture at the Cheng Hoon Teng TempleBuilt in the 1600s and still standing after Portuguese, Dutch, British and now Malaysian rule, the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Melaka is one of the oldest and finest examples of a traditional Chinese place of worship. The rooftop is colorful and ornate, featuring images of animals and fantastical creatures like dragons, while the inside is mostly red, black, and gold. The temple draws members of the city's still thriving Chinese community daily, but especially on Ching Ming (or \"Tomb Sweeping Day\") when hundreds, maybe thousands, of people offer foods, drinks, gifts, and paper and cardboard material possessions to their dead ancestors to pay respect and attempt to gain favor before they reach the afterlife."}
{"text": "What is Acupuncture? Acupuncturists insert tiny hairlike needles into the skin to promote blood circulation to specific areas. This activates your body\u2019s immune and nervous systems to reduce inflammation and release endorphins to alleviate pain. The history of acupuncture spans more than 2,000 years. Acupuncture helps to correct imbalances in the body caused by trauma, toxins, and stress. Once the body is in proper balance, the body will begin to heal itself."}
{"text": "Today\u2019s sequence of lectures aims to develop students\u2019 literary appreciation by offering analyses that will not only enhance their understanding of the text but also help them to embrace a range of other ideas which can be incorporated into their learning and made part of their examination preparations. |11.00am||Religious belief and Rossetti's Poetry| |12.00pm||Rossetti's artistry as a poet| |1.45pm||Narrative in Rossetti's poetry| |2.45pm||Feminism and Rossetti's poetry|"}
{"text": "A city in California is experimenting with a new program in which it will give certain poor citizens $500 a month. Unlike other types of assistance, this money won\u2019t come with any requirements or conditions. It\u2019s what\u2019s called a \u201cguaranteed basic income,\u201d a system other countries like Finland and Kenya have tried. Listen to hear the city\u2019s mayor describe his vision for the program. Story Length: 4:09 Socrative users can import these questions using the following code: SOC-1234"}
{"text": "Reaction between iron and sulphuric acid? If I reacted iron powder with sulphuric acid, (where sulphuric acid is in excess), will all the iron react and dissolve in the solution without any solid remaining? Also, it would only react with sulphuric acid and not the water in the solution? Would the reaction be slow? - caroline mLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer this depends upon the concentration of sulfuric acid that is used. Fe + H2SO4 --> FeSO4 + H2 all Fe would react with H2SO4 in excess and the reaction would occur relatively quickly - 5 years ago"}
{"text": "Due in part to the green movement, in part to worries over the future of oil, in part due to (never-ending) unrest in the Middle East, solar is the darling of alternative power. That\u2019s also due in part to the fact that the sun is always there in the sky, even when we can\u2019t see it. Even so, the disparity between the countries on the list is pretty amazing \u2014 No. 1 Germany, where solar installations account for 43 percent of the world\u2019s capacity, has the ability to produce 17,193 megawatts, while No. 2 Spain has just 10 percent of the world\u2019s capacity, at 3,784 megawatts. Still, the entire rest of the world outside the top 10 accounts for just 9 percent of installed solar capacity around the globe."}
{"text": "The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Research Centre had the opportunity to examine a diamond that, on submission to a commercial gem laboratory, was stated to have been HPHT treated. However, spectroscopic analysis yielded data inconsistent with this statement. After further testing, it was determined that this diamond, which originally was probably pale yellow, had been coated to change its color to the equivalent of Fancy Intense purple-pink. Careful examination with a microscope revealed evidence of a coating exclusively on the pavilion facets. Elemental analysis of the coating suggests it may be calcium fluoride with a gold impurity that was added either to generate the absorption responsible for the pink color or to assist as a nucleating agent for the calcium fluoride film."}
{"text": "The Gupta dynasty, which reigned over a large part of the Indian territory from the 4th to the 6th century, introduced a style that can be described by the epithet \"classic\". From formulas created step by step during the previous centuries, Gupta art set a certain number of these formulas in a well defined style. This style had a huge influence, not only in India but also in all the Asian regions touched by Indian influence. This style will stay long after the Gupta dynasty disappeared. It was a basis for local styles, often admirable, like the Baraboudour in Java (8th century)."}
{"text": "In my world literature class, we cover the Epic of Gilgamesh and Babylonian myth. My teacher talks about a being named Asushunamir. He uses the words \u201ccreature\u201d and \u201chermaphrodite\u201d to describe them. According to my teacher, Asushunamir was created to rescue the goddess Ishtar from the underworld. He says that because they were both male and female, they were considered \u201cmore than human\u201d and therefore could enter the underworld safely, whereas mortal men and women could not."}
{"text": "Which of the following is correct about determine the \"truth\" of any value not already of the Boolean type? If the value is an array, it is false if it contains no other values, and it is true otherwise. For an object, containing a value means having a member variable that has been assigned a value. Valid resources are true (although some functions that return resources when they are successful will return FALSE when unsuccessful). Don't use double as Booleans. All of the above. \u00a9 2017 QuizBucket.org"}
{"text": "\u2026 and a few pumpkin ideas to celebrate! \ud83d\ude42 The celebration of Halloween dates back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival Samhain which was celebrated on November 1st. It was widely believed that on the eve of Samhain, the dead returned as ghosts, so many people left food on their doorsteps to keep spirits at bay and wore masks outside so as to be mistaken as fellow ghosts. This tradition was later adapted by the Christian Church and called All Hallow\u2019s Eve, shortened to Halloween. It was in medieval Britain that early practices of guising and trick-or-treating were observed."}
{"text": "Machiavelli, known as \u201cfather of modern political theory\u201d served as a diplomat of Italy for fourteen years. His most famous work \u201cThe Prince\u201d, inspired many politicians all around the world. While juxtaposing the traditional way of linking political theory with moral ethics and law, Machiavelli, in The Prince differentiates between the two, where he asserts that a Prince\u2019s actions must always be based upon the practical implication of the situation. Machiavelli, with the help of real life examples, suggests the contrasting image between the idealistic and realistic scenarios, and how princes of earlier times have dealt with them. |No. of Pages||119|"}
{"text": "Maturity: 60 days Believed to be native to the Mediterranean, Borage has been a culinary and medicinal herb in home gardens for many centuries. This 2-3' tall, bushy annual is covered in hundreds of dainty star-shaped blooms that come in attractive in blues and sometimes pink that are popular with pollinators. Dense plants smother nearby weeds and make a good groundcover companion plant. Borage blossoms have a sweet flavor with the essence of honey and cucumber. Add them to salads, make tea, or use as a tasty garnish. The leaves and stems, which also taste of cucumber, can be added to salads or cooked like spinach or chard. Will survive a light frost and self-seed readily."}
{"text": "The act of acknowledging or accepting the existence, validity, or legality of something. Late middle english: from old french acknowledge(ment), from a- (from latin ad \"to, at\") + medieval latin cognoscimentum, from cognoscere \"know\". - The author thanked the publisher for their acknowledgment of his work. - The government issued an acknowledgment of the treaty. - The school gave an acknowledgment to the donors for their contribution. - The committee gave an acknowledgment to the volunteers for their hard work. - The company gave an acknowledgment to the employees for their dedication. Some random words: reassignment, component, stove"}
{"text": "In short, an \u201celif\u201d means \u201celse if\u201d.. If you\u2019ve used other programming languages, you\u2019re probalby used to writing else if or elseif , but python contracts that to the single word elif . The video below, from our middle school cu rriculum for teaching kids python, explains how to use an elif If you\u2019re not a video person, here\u2019s the \u201ccliff notes\u201d: So, when do you use an elif ? Well, to answer that question, you must first understand when to use an if/else statement. As you can see in the above picture, an if/else is meant for two distinct cases. In the above example, our penguin either deals with case 1 ( penjee.isFish(right) ) or case 2 Rules for using elif As the above picture shows, and elif is sandwiched in between the initial if and the final else, and you can have as many elif conditions as you want! The animation below shows how the order of execution works in an elif ."}
{"text": "Baldr (also Balder) is one of the major characters in the Norse mythos. A son of Odin (like most of the male Aesir) Baldr was said to be so charismatic and good-natured that he was beloved by all whom he met, and he is associated with light and warmth and the sun. \u201cThe second son of Odin is Baldr, and good things are to be said of him. He is best, and all praise him; he is so fair of feature, and so bright, that light shines from him. A certain herb is so white that it is likened to Baldr\u2019s brow; of all grasses it is whitest, and by it thou mayest judge his fairness, both in hair and in body. He is the wisest of the \u00c6sir, and the fairest-spoken and most gracious; and that quality attends him, that none may gainsay his judgments. He dwells in the place called Breidablik, which is in heaven; in that place may nothing unclean be.\u201d -\u201cGylfaginning\u201d, Brodeur\u2019s translation.Continue reading"}
{"text": "12 Latin Proverbs about OpportunityAll Latin Proverbs | Proverbs about Opportunity 1. An opportunity is found with difficulty and easily lost. 2. Catch the opportunity. 3. Do not lengthen the quarrel while there is an opportunity of escaping. 4. England's difficulty is Ireland's opportunity. 5. He who waits till an opportunity occurs may wait for ever. 6. Opportunity has hair in front, behind she is bald; if you seize her by the forelock, you may hold her, but, if suffered to escape, not Jupiter himself can catch her again. 7. War gives no opportunity for repeating a mistake. 8. While we discuss matters, the opportunity passes by. 9. Wickedness and malice only require an opportunity. 10. Opportunity makes the thief. 11. Opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door. 12. Opportunity only knocks once. Proverbs about Opportunity Quotes related to Opportunity by Power Quotations"}
{"text": "Subsistence accounting and development planning in Africa. Malima, Kighoma A. MetadataShow full item record The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa defines subsistence activities as \"the production of goods and services which are subsequently found to have, been directly used by their producers and not exchanged for money\" (14: p.41). Thus, the concept of subsistence production is essentially an ex-post one. It is possible to know how much of the rice produced, for example, is subsistence after both the total rice produced and the marketed surplus have been established ."}
{"text": "Words nearby Br\u00fcnnhilde How to use Br\u00fcnnhilde in a sentence So when the day dawned, he rose from the rock where he had been sitting, and Brunnhilde rose from her place by his knee. Then Brunnhilde nestled yet nearer to him, and the child-instinct within her spake, if so be she might comfort him. And he stormed forth in fury, the lightning flickering about his path, and left Brunnhilde there. Yet that selfsame spell of love between her and me gave me thyself, Brunnhilde, and thy eight sisters of the storm. Then did Wotan remember that he had bidden Brunnhilde to aid him, and it was ill to fight against Brunnhilde. Cultural definitions for Br\u00fcnnhilde A character in Norse mythology, also known by the name Brynhild. Br\u00fcnnhilde, a Valkyrie, or woman servant of Odin, loved the hero Siegfried. After she found out that he had deceived her, she had him killed and committed suicide."}
{"text": "This colourful volume, with captive pictorial illustrations, depicts the glorious life of Sri Ramanuja, one of the great Acharyas of the Hindu religion and the exponent of Vishishtadvaita philosophy and devotion to Lord Vishnu.Presented as a lucid narrative of Sri Ramanuja\u2019s life-sketch and some incidents of his life, this book helps in easy reading and understanding for both children and adults alike.This book, authored by Smt. Latha Balasubramanian, will be a good source for introducing the great Acharya to the new generation. Sri Ramanuja Pictorial SKU: MCE089 Categories: Books, Children's Books Tags: Chennai, Children's Books, English, Latha Balasubramanian, Ramakrishna Math |No. of Pages| Ramakrishna Math, Chennai There are no reviews yet."}
{"text": "Playing with Physics: Stationary Waves About Playing with Physics: Stationary Waves \u201cPlaying with Physics\u201d apps allow interactive simulation of select physics phenomena. The \u201cStationary Waves\u201d app allows you to plot the time course of a stationary wave created by the interference of direct and reflected waves at a fixed or free end. The user can specify the method of attachment to the point series at the left or right end and the length of the standing wave in multiples of the wavelength. User can toggle display of stacked waveforms on and off. The ripple can be stopped and started again at any time. Simulation of stationary waves Simulation of the principle of formation of stationary waves with fixed or free end"}
{"text": "Open access Origin and spread of Thoroughbred racehorses inferred from complete mitochondrial genome sequences: Phylogenomic and Bayesian coalescent perspectives, by Yoon et al. PLOS One (2018). Abstract (emphasis mine) \u2026 Read the rest \u201cMitogenomes suggest rapid expansion of domesticated horse before 3500 BC\u201d The Thoroughbred horse breed was developed primarily for racing, and has a significant contribution to the qualitative improvement of many other horse breeds. Despite the importance of Thoroughbred racehorses in historical, cultural, and economical viewpoints, there was no temporal and spatial dynamics of them using the mitogenome sequences. To explore this topic, the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of 14 Thoroughbreds and two Przewalski\u2019s horses were determined. These sequences were analyzed"}
{"text": "Contrebia - in ancient sources @ attalus.org This is part of the index of names on the attalus website. The names occur either in lists of events (arranged by year, from the 4th to the 1st century B.C.) or in translations of sources. There are many other sources available in translation online - for a fuller but less precise search, Search Ancient Texts. On each line there is a link to the page where the name can be found. - a town in Celtiberia, Spain \u2606 DARE (map) Flaccus defeats the Celtiberi near Aebura and captures Contrebia. Metellus besieges Contrebia. ntrebiensis, a judgement about land and water rights near Contrebia. Sertorius captures Contrebia and other towns. \u2190 Search for another name This page \u00a9 Andrew Smith, 2019 : Attalus' home page"}
{"text": "Last Update: 9/7/2020 If you copy a space-separated string from one Origin worksheet cell to another, the entire string is pasted to the destination cell without breaking across columns. However, if you paste strings that were copied to the Clipboard, you'll likely see that the string is broken up and pasted across multiple columns (one word or token per column/cell). This FAQ will show you how to prevent that. Origin 2021 and Later If you have previously set LabTalk system variable @PST = 1, the Paste (keep spaces) menu item will be hidden. In this case, a simple Paste should work. Origin 2020b and Earlier Keywords:copy-paste, cell, text, Clipboard, token, tab-separated, separation, combine, Paste (keep spaces), @PST"}
{"text": "What cartoon character are you? Age: till 10 Concerns: to be forms, cartoon characters, simple adjectives. Prepare a list of famous cartoon characters: Bugs Bunny, Homer Simpson, Mickey Mouse, Bart Simpson, Popeye, Sponge Bob Square Pants, Daffy Duck, Scooby-Doo, etc. and their pictures: This is Homer, etc. Ask students to match the pictures to the names of cartoon characters, then let them pretend to be one of the cartooncharacters for others to guess Are you silly/funny/big/scary/Homer Simpson? (decide what other adjectives to use). Alternatively:use very simple adjectives for students to say I am yellow. Are you Daffy Duck?"}
{"text": "What is Data Mining? Data mining is the process of finding anomalies, patterns, and correlations within large data sets. What is Data Mining Used For? Using data mining makes it possible to gain useful information from large data sets. This information can then help companies and businesses develop effective marketing strategies, increase profits, predict future costs, and much more."}
{"text": "The Edelweiss Pirates Fought Back Against The Hitler Youth Of WWII Germany October 6, 2019| Edelweiss Pirates youth group in Nazi Germany. They emerged in western Germany out of the German Youth Movement of the late 1930s. Source: (Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group/Getty Images) You have probably heard of the Hitler Youth, an organization that sought to indoctrinate the young people of Germany into the Nazi ideology, but the story of the Edelweiss Pirates is not so well known. While the Hitler Youth worked to promote the Nazi party's agenda, the Edelweiss Pirates opposed Nazism and engaged in activities to undermine the Nazi control. Let's take a look at the story of how groups of German teenagers banded together to sabotage the Nazis and the Hitler Youth at the risk of imprisonment and execution."}
{"text": "The landmark of Carcassonne is the completely preserved medieval town, visible from afar. It is surrounded by a massive fortification wall. This UNESCO World Cultural Heritage was then an important retreat for the Catharians, Mary Magdalene\u2019s descendants. Nevertheless, in the hot and dry August of 1209, the fortress town could only resist occupation by the crusaders from the north of France, for a few days. The governor of the castle was captured by the crusaders and died in prison a few days later. All the inhabitants had to leave the town without any belongings."}
{"text": "Who were Indo-Greeks? Discuss their Cultural contributions in the History of India, with special achievements of Menander? The Origins of the Indo-Greeks Bactria is the ancient name of the area lying to the south of the Oxus river and northwest of the Hindukush mountains, and corresponds to the northern part of modern Afghanistan. The Greeks of Bactria were originally satraps (subordinate rulers) of the Seleucid Empire of West Asia. In about the \u2026 Read more"}
{"text": "Molanus explains that certain objects, such as the cross, the aureole, and the palm, can be used in images to express sacrality. \u201cMention should be made in this connection of certain signs reproduced in images to express sacred meanings: for example, the standard placed from the Cross of Christ to signify his victory, the aureole placed on the heads of the saints, the palm placed in their hands, the mitre and pastoral crozier given to the bishops and similar matters.\u201d Huc etiam pertinent signa quaedam quae sanctis propter significationem rei sacrae appinguntur. Qualia sunt, vexillum quod cruci Christi apponitur, ad significandam victoriam eius, item aureola quae sanctorum capitibus apponitur, palmae in manibus sanctorum, mitra, ac baculus pastoralis quae episcopus dantur similia.\u201d Molanus 1996, 265."}
{"text": "top of page Integrity & Courage Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Integrity helps us to build our own character and allows us to align our actions with our values. But integrity takes courage; the ability to confront fear, danger, or adversity, both physical and moral. Integrity coupled with courage allows us to stand up for our values and pursue out goals despite obstacles. It allows us to act ethically in difficult situations, to stand up for what we know is right regardless of the consequences. bottom of page"}
{"text": "Soldering provides reasonably permanent but reversible connections between copper pipes in plumbing systems as well as joints in sheet metal objects such as food cans, roof flashing, rain gutters and automobile radiators. Jewelry components, machine tools and some refrigeration and plumbing components are often assembled and repaired by the higher temperature silver soldering process. Small mechanical parts are often soldered or brazed as well. Soldering is also used to join lead came and copper foil in stained glass work. Electronic soldering connects electrical wiring and electronic components to printed circuit boards (PCBs)."}
{"text": "Using a compass is an important skill to have in the outdoors. Understanding how a compass works and how to navigate with it can prevent you from getting lost in the woods. Compasses are a must have item to take with you when hiking, cycling, hunting or fishing. Click on the external links below to find out more information about compass use and orientation using a map. How to use a compass Compass and Map Interacting"}
{"text": "Consider the following two statements A and B about the idea of 'Three Orders' formulated in France in early 11th century and choose the correct answer: A. The society was divided into three classes namely, those who prayed, those who fought and those who tilled the land. B. The division of society into three orders was supported by the church to consolidate its dominant role in society. 1. Both A and B are true. 2. A is false and B is true. 3. Both A and B are false. 4. A is true and B is false."}
{"text": "Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition develops when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood become damaged or diseased. Plaque buildup narrows your coronary arteries, causing symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, and it increases your risk of heart attack. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Todd Miller, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, tells us that certain patients with coronary artery disease may be able to manage their condition with medications instead of a procedure or surgery. To listen, click the link below. Tell us about your thoughtsWrite message"}
{"text": "The history and culture of the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site emcompasses a wide variety of people, places, stories and ideas. Each of these areas became part of Maggie L. Walker's life as she became a leading civil rights activist, fraternal leader and enterprising entrepreneur in Richmond, Virginia. Explore the people, places and stories that made Maggie L. Walker who she was. The matrons of the Independent Order of St. Luke are just some of the people who helped Maggie L. Walker during her lifetime The St. Luke Penny Savings Bank is just one of the places that tells the success of Maggie L. Walker Last updated: May 27, 2021"}
{"text": "Column I lists the components of body defense and column II lists the corresponding descriptions. Match the two columns. |Column I||Column II| |A. Active natural immunity||p. Injection of gamma globulins| |B. First line of defense||q. Complement proteins and interferons| |C. Passive natural immunity||r. Direct contact with the pathogen that have entered inside| |D. Second line of defense||s. Surface barriers| |t. Antibodies transferred through the placenta|"}
{"text": "When one hears the word \u201cemerald\u201d, you would automatically think it has to do with some priceless jewel. In the case of Emerald Ash Borer, also known as EAB, it signifies the destruction of one of our valuable natural resources. EAB is a beetle so named for its wing covering that has an emerald appearance. They attack ash trees by laying eggs in tiny spaces created by the bark. When the eggs develop into larvae, they burrow into the tree\u2019s trunk leading to what is known as emerald ash borer infestation."}
{"text": "Stricture of the esophagus, chronic: A long-standing narrowing or closure of the normal opening of the swallowing tube that leads to the stomach, usually caused by scarring from acid irritation. Chronic esophageal stricture is a common complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Several procedures are available for stretching (dilating) the strictures without having to resort to surgery. One procedure involves placing a deflated balloon across the stricture at the time of endoscopy. The balloon is then inflated, thereby opening the narrowing caused by the stricture. Another method involves inserting tapered dilators of different sizes through the mouth and into the esophagus to dilate the stricture. Health Solutions From Our Sponsors"}
{"text": "We\u2019re on the cusp of a new wave of leaders, and guess what? They\u2019re Black. The U.S. has only had four Black governors in history, but three states could soon changed this by electing: Andrew Gillum (D-FL), Stacey Abrams (D-GA) and Ben Jealous (D-MD). While a possible feat such as this should not be considered historic in 2018 \u2014 it is. It\u2019s important that we keep the legacy of President Obama alive by having other elected officials rise in the political ranks. Black people are expanding their fight for representation; not just on TV screens, but in D.C. and in state governments, as well. That being said, it\u2019s also crucial that Black political representation leads to more resources for the Black community. Post Views: 2,227"}
{"text": "Reims Battlefield Pilgrimage 1925: Tanks at La Pompelle Today we feature some more photos from the Lauder album, taken by a young women who travelled to the battlefields between Reims and Verdun in 1925. These images show some knocked out tanks which were then visible close to Fort La Pompelle, just outside Reims. The fort had been on the front line for four years during the Great War but had never fallen. In June 1918 a German attacked was launched on the fort which included a large number of captured British Mark IV tanks (largely taken at Cambrai) being used by the German Army, painted in their own colours and given German names. The wrecks of the tanks knocked out here in June 1918 became tourist attractions post-war and remained here until they were scrapped by the Germans during the occupation of WW2. The Lauders were some of thousands who visited these wrecks in the 1920s and 30s."}
{"text": "Identifying Fingerprints Without Powder! - Three activities in one convenient kit - All required chemicals are included Utilize alternative methods for detecting fingerprints. Examine some possible methods of gathering evidence when dusting for fingerprints is not effective. Learn to identify fingerprint types, a method of fuming for fingerprints, and a technique of chemically-developing fingerprints. The three activities include fingerprint analysis, ninhydrin development, and cyanoacrylate fuming. Ordering information: Includes Super Bonding Glue, Ninhydrin Powder, 95% Ethanol, Fuming Trays, Black Plastic Sheets, and Teacher's Guide and Student Copymaster. Delivery information: Due to the nature of this item, it cannot be shipped by air under any circumstances. Please select ground shipping at time of checkout."}
{"text": "Toilet hygiene is important in the control of both enteric and respiratory pathogens-associated illness both in public toilets and the home. Soap and detergents alone if not used properly cause cross contamination throughout a restroom. Use of disinfectants is critical to preventing movement of enteric microorganisms throughout the restroom. Pathogen contamination of both the air and surfaces in restrooms is well documented. Better quantification of the risks of infection using QMRA are needed as this well help determine what interventions will minimize these risks."}
{"text": "Acute pharyngitis SHOULD NOT typically be treated with antibiotics. The great majority of cases are viral in origin - MYTH#1: Antibiotics reduce symptomology \u2013 NO THEY DON\u2019T (Steroids DO) - MYTH #2: Antibiotics reduce the rate of suppurative complications \u2013 NO THEY DON\u2019T (Little 2013). Clinical Bottom Line: We are far more likely to HARM patients with pharyngitis by giving antibiotics than to help them - 1 in 10 patients will develop antibiotic associated diarrhea (some of these will be C. diff) - Severe allergic reactions occur in 0.24% of patients \u2013 This means that out of 10 million patients treated with antibiotics, as many as 24,000 of them will have fatal or near-fatal allergic reactions. Thus, it\u2019s important to determine if the benefits of antibiotic treatment outweigh the risks."}
{"text": "A short lesson on the topic of counting coins Why does Matter Matter? All content review This is a ten day lesson plan for John and Susan since they are out of school in quarantine. Earth and Earth's Systems First grade Science lesson (Parts of a plant) Just for Fun! Nouns to start your life. This hyperdoc takes 2nd graders on an exploration through a brief overlook on Native American history EDL 780 Module 5"}
{"text": "Governor Houston at His Trading Post on the Verdigris In February, 1828, the vanguard of Creek immigrants arrived at the Creek Agency on the Verdigris, in charge of Colonel Brearley, and they and the following members of the McIntosh party were located on a section of land that the Government promised in the treaty of 1826 to purchase for them. By the treaty of May 6, 1828, the Government assigned the Cherokee a great tract of land, to which they at once began to remove from their homes in Arkansas. The movement had been under way for some months when there appeared among the Indians the remarkable figure of Samuel Houston. The biographers of Houston have told the world next to nothing of his sojourn of three or four years in the Indian country, an interesting period when he was changing the entire course of his life and preparing for the part he was to play in the drama of Texas."}
{"text": "Rumex rupestris Le Gall Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection \u00a9 National Museum Wales. National Museum Wales. Year: 2012. (licence) Shore dock has been found growing in isolation on the strand line, and in perennial communities at the foot of cliffs. However, it occurs only where a constant source of freshwater (running or still) is available. It is most commonly found growing by the side of streams entering beaches, and on soft-rock cliffs with fresh water seeps. In this environment, shore dock is vulnerable to bad weather, a... \u00a9 Wildscreen (licence)See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... - Parent Taxon - Global Pollen Project UUID - Botanical Reference - None available. You can check The Plant List for further information. Connected data sources This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility"}
{"text": "Our butterfly notebooking pages are filled with beautiful full color photographs of a variety of different butterflies. This is a great set for children to practice their very best handwriting to compile their butterfly facts. Consider using these pages as a poster report for the end of your unit study. We love this product and your children will too! It\u2019s great fun to watch your caterpillars turn into butterflies, and it makes a fantastic learning opportunity alongside your butterfly unit study. Each year we order our caterpillars and watch them form into chrysalis and then emerge as painted lady butterflies. Free Butterfly Lapbook Preschool Butterfly Storytime Lesson Preschool Butterfly Printables Including: Charts, Wordwall Cards, Bookmarks, Life Cycle, File Folder Games and more. Leave a Reply"}
{"text": "Mental Health & Addiction Why do we get addicted \ud83e\udd14 Monja explaining to the mothers from #Kliptown that addiction is; \u2022 Due to a deep underlying hurt (wound) inside us that is too painful to feel \u2022 An attempt to escape or avoid suffering from a trauma (adverse childhood experiences) wound that is too disturbing to face \u2022 We don't know how to be ourselves because we seek approval and recognition of others instead of giving it to ourselves It was emphasized the impact of childhood trauma and the affect it has later on in adulthood. She spoke about the shutdown/freeze state (polyvagal theory) in young children which results into numbing through substance in adulthood. This is why HBF stresses that Early Learning for 0- 2 is critical, making it available to all, shapes communities! Please like share & comment...we would \u2764\ufe0f to hear from you."}
{"text": "Flag of Bangladesh / Bangladeshi (JPG) Flag of Bangladesh / Bangladeshi (jpg) The national flag of Bangladesh was adopted officially on 17 January 1972.The red disc represents the sun rising over Bengal, and also the blood of those who died for the independence of Bangladesh. The green field stands for the lushness of the land of Bangladesh. Internet Statistics of Bangladesh All Country Flags The World Clock"}
{"text": "Just opposite to decoder an encoder has many inputs but less outputs. Below figure shows an example of 4-to-2 Encoder VHDL (VHSIC-HDL, Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit Hardware Description Language) is a hardware description language used in electronic des... Post a Comment Please provide valuable comments and suggestions for our motivation. Feel free to write down any query if you have regarding this post."}
{"text": "From Oracle FAQ X.25 is a data communication protocol that ensures data integrity while data is being transmitted to, from and within the network. This standard defines the interconnection of packet-switching networks and their associated computers or terminals. These types of networks make efficient use of the telecommunications networks by taking the data generated by a computer or a remote terminal and chopping it up into small identified packets and then looking for the most efficient way of sending this information to its destination. |Glossary of Terms|"}
{"text": "Uncover, speak up, push forward, all this needs courage. According to Reporters without Borders more than 260 journalists were imprisoned in 2017, and more than 70 people were killed while working as a journalist. Press freedom is under pressure. The Declaration of Human Rights states: \u2018Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.\u2019 This is also to protect the watch dogs of our democracy. What does this right mean for journalists who need to take great risks to spread information, and for those who prefer to be hidden? What does it take to engage in fearless journalism? And when does journalism become activism while staying true to the facts? Photo Courtesy of the organisation"}
{"text": "Bigger Than T. rex Season 41 Episode 19 | 53m 19s | Video has closed captioning. Almost a century ago, paleontologists found the first tantalizing hints of a monster even bigger than Tyrannosaurus rex, perhaps the largest predator ever to roam the Earth: spectacular fossil bones from a dinosaur dubbed Spinosaurus. But the fossils were completely destroyed during a World War II Allied bombing raid, leaving only drawings, questions, and a mystery: What was Spinosaurus? Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning"}
{"text": "Poorly Controlled Diabetes What constitutes poorly controlled diabetes? What sort of damage can poorly controlled diabetes lead to in the long run? People with diabetes have higher blood sugar levels than non-diabetic individuals. Treatment of diabetes aims to lower the blood glucose levels to as close to normal as possible without any side effects. Poorly controlled diabetes means that the target glucose levels are not achieved. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that requires careful monitoring and control. If poorly managed, it can lead to serious long-term complications such as heart attack, stroke and kidney failure."}
{"text": "When producing concrete of the highest quality, it is important to reach the correct water contents and have an efficient process for mixing water into the concrete. The water should be mixed quickly into the concrete. This is done by distributing the water over as large a surface as possible. Correct batching of water is a result of the interaction between moisture readings, controlling the water batching process and the optimal mechanical equipment. Water weigh hoppers are hot-dip galvanized and can be used for both clean and recycled water. Batching water through a flow meter is an accurate and fully tested measuring method. The flushing equipment is used both for batching water and for keeping the mixer clean. Taking moisture measurements in the mixer ensures uniformly mixed concrete. Det er gratis og giver mange fordele:"}
{"text": "Charlestown Historical Society Spring Meeting on April 8, 2015 from 7-9pm Did you know that some of your Charlestown neighbors have uncovered stone-age tools and weaponry in their backyards? Artifacts, fashioned and used by The \u201cLenni\u201d Lenape Indians during Eastern PA\u2019s Woodland Period (100 B.C. \u2013 1725 A.D.) have been unearthed in our township. A division of the Delaware Nation, the Lenape peoples hunted and fished in Charlestown, and left the evidence for us to find. Please join us during CHS\u2019s open meeting on April 8th at 7:00 p.m. in Charlestown Elementary School. Resident Ann Kline will share Lenape history and display examples of their tools. Charlestown Elementary School: Please use the left entrance at the left side of the school near the office."}
{"text": "Categories: Hardware, Usage Tags: FileSystems/Data Storage Why the need for several file systems? Different file systems have different features; for example, a central NFS server has massive bytes for the buck but limited data bandwidth, while a parallel file system is much faster but smaller and usually available to one cluster only. A node-local SSD, one the other hand, has the advantage of very low latency but it cannot be accessed from outside a compute node. For further information, please consult our documentation on \u201cFile systems\u201c."}
{"text": "The Children of Lir (Bilingual Book) - Turkish/English Author: Dawn Casey Illustrator: Diana Mayo A classic Celtic myth from the icy, cold North Sea is the tale of an evil queen, who transforms her stepchildren into swans that are doomed to live for a thousand years. Older children will be mesmerized by this powerful, yet tragic myth brought to life by brilliantly evocative illustrations that capture the imagination. THIS TITLE IS AVAILABLE IN MANY BILINGUAL EDITIONS. Upper level text picture book. Content also enjoyed by older language learners."}
{"text": "What does the level of the Great Salt Lake have to do with skiing Utah\u2019s \u201cgreatest snow on earth?\u201d GCSC affiliate McKenzie Skiles, assistant professor of geography, studies snow hydrology, light absorbing particulates in snow/snow energy balance, remote sensing of the cryosphere, and cryosphere-climate interaction. Light-absorbing particulates includes dust. Dust on snow accelerates melting. In a recent study, Skiles linked the low level of the Great Salt Lake to earlier snow melt at Utah\u2019s Alta ski resort. Read more here."}
{"text": "The Art and Science of Beautiful Skin. Dry skin is common and using a moisturizer helps repair it. However, extremely dry skin can be a condition called dermatitis and may require a dermatologist\u2019s help. Dermatitis, also known as xerosis, is inflammation that can cause itchy rashes or dry, irritated patches. Symptoms of dry skin include rough, scaly or flaking skin; itching, gray or ashy skin on people with dark skin; or cracks in skin, which may bleed. Cracked skin may allow germs to get in which may cause infection. For more information, visit the American Academy of Dermatology."}
{"text": "Jump to navigation Jump to search Programming languages that only provide output and not input. (see Esolang:Categorization) Pages in category \"Output only\" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 256 total.(previous page) (next page) (previous page) (next page) - A programming language is any set of rules that converts strings, or graphical program elements in the case of visual programming languages, to various kinds of machine code output. - Acyclic Tag - An unusable esolang made with an one-line interpreter and a long name - Apple Pie - Arch is the best! - Array Changer"}
{"text": "These superfood berries are one of the only fruits native to North America and have been traced back as far back as 13,000 years. The farmers at your local farmers' market handpick their blueberries when they're just ready and not before, bringing you only the sweetest blueberries available. They are rich in antioxidants that are said to fight cancer and heart disease. The best thing about blueberries is their flavor and versatility. Did you know that the grayish \"bloom\" on a blueberry is there to protect the berry from bacteria and insects, and to seal in moisture? Select berries that are plump, dent free and blue. Smaller blueberries will have a more intense flavor. Store unwashed berries in your refrigerator for five to seven days. Rinse before serving."}
{"text": "Sea mammals of the order Cetacea, whales and dolphins are uniquely adapted to life beneath the ocean waves. Their bodies have become smooth and streamlined, their tails and arms have become fins, and their nostrils have migrated to the top of their heads to make it easier to breathe while surfacing for air. Learn more about these unique mammals with Safari Ltd! The term \"fish\" is a kind of \"catch-all\" term for aquatic animals with gills that don't have limbs (arms and legs) with digits (fingers and toes). Some, like sharks and rays, have skeletons made of cartilage, while others have bony skeletons. Learn more about fish with Safari Ltd! Marine creatures without backbones can be explored here!"}
{"text": "This Python Numbers quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) to get familiar with Python Number data types and their functions. This online quiz will help you to improve your understanding of Python Numbers. Read Python numbers to solve this quiz - The quiz contains 12 Questions. Solve 8 correct questions to pass the test. - You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer."}
{"text": "The skull protects the brain; the thorax (sternum, ribs and spine) protects the heart, lungs and other viscera (organs within the thorax). 3. Movement: It provides a framework for muscles to attach. Then when the muscles contract they pull on the bones of the skeleton, which act like levers to create movement. Human skeletal system. Human skeletal system, the internal skeleton that serves as a framework for the body. This framework consists of many individual bones and cartilages. There also are bands of fibrous connective tissue\u2014the ligaments and the tendons\u2014in intimate relationship with the parts of the skeleton.Jan 5, 2018"}
{"text": "A note that has a dot placed to the right of the notehead, indicating that the duration of the note should be increased by half again its original duration. Dotted Note See dot; dotted rhythms.Also [Eng.] dotted note; [Fr.] note pointee; [Ger.] Punktierte Note; [It.] nota puntata; [Sp.] nota con puntillo.Placing dots to the right of the corresponding notehead lengthens the note's duration. One dot lengthens the note by one-half its value, two dots by three-quarters, three dots by seven-eighths, and so on. Rests can be dotted in the same manner as notes."}
{"text": "While oxen were used very early on to haul sledges over barely detectable paths, it was the horse that provided most of the power on land. Hauling wagons and pulling ploughs and other farm machinery was left to the big, patient work horses. Farm wagons that hauled farm produce and hay all week became the community bus on days off when whole families headed off to a park for a picnic or to visit friends. A team of horses allowed a man to get work on the road-building and other work crews which could bring in much needed cash wages or reduce his taxes. Our first police car was a horse. Constable Pope used his horse to travel his areas of responsibility. The community did not get an actual car until 1922."}
{"text": "Statistical Analysis System A Statistical Analysis System is an analysis system that can solve a Statistical Analysis Task (by using a statistical analysis algorithm which makes use of one or more statistical model). - a Data Mining System, which can also support association rule mining. - a Predictive Modeling System, which is focused only on predictive modeling. - a Reporting System. - See: Numerical Analysis System, Statistical Model."}
{"text": "Amateur boxing is combat sport that is practiced at the Olympic Games as well as the Commonwealth Games and at the collegiate level. The first Olympic boxing tournament was held in St. Louis 1904, and apart form the 1912 Games, has been a part since. Amateur boxing emerged as a sport partly as a result of the moral controversies surrounding professional prize fighting. The most noticeable differences between the two boxing disciplines are the use of head protection and a white stripe across the knuckle of the glove in amateur boxing. The white stripe acts as a standard for the point system; boxers gain points for connecting the white stripe with legal blows. Bouts are short and comprise four rounds of two minutes in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games"}
{"text": "hca417 electronic medical records 4 Week 2 \u2013 Discussion 1 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Electronic Health Record Nomenclatures Refer to Guided Exercise 12: Tabs on the Medcin Nomenclature Pane (p .87) of the text. Follow steps 1-6 in the Medcin Software. After you complete the exercise, in a 250- 300 word post, explain how the EHR nomenclatures differ from other code sets and classification systems in several ways. Discuss some of the unique features of nomenclatures and how they are used to identify and cross reference and communicate with other systems. Respond to two of your classmates\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 posts. Please note: Access the software early in the week in case you encounter a problem. This way you have time to resolve the issue before the discussion is due."}
{"text": "The Scene that Elisha Sees Have students draw or recreate the opening images in some way - diorama, drawing, image from the Internet, etc. A Storybook for the Beggar Story Have students create a short storybook of the story of the beggar that Elisha recalls in the opening with pictures and text. Recreating the Cover of the Book Have students come up with a new cover image for the book, DAWN. What might it include which relates to the story? Casting the Movie of DAWN Have students come up with a cast list for a movie that might be made from the content of this book. Acting Out Dawson's Last Moments Have students break up into pairs to act out the last moments between Dawson and Elisha for the class. The Story Dawson Was Going to Tell Have students write up a funny story that Dawson might have... This section contains 576 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "Tip of the Week The benefits of \u201cbooks on tape\u201d For some students, reading text on a page is effortful and time-consuming. Going back and forth between the book and a page of notes can be a never-ending, disjointed process. Using an audiobook can be an excellent way to increase efficiency and reading comprehension for those students. Students that listen to \u201cbooks on tape\u201d report understanding the material better, feeling more alert, and producing better notes. Summer is an opportune time to try audiobooks under less stressful circumstances. Give it a try \u2013 it could end up making a world of difference for your child."}
{"text": "Note: This is post #89 in a weekly video series on basic economics. A company can raise money and create new investment by selling shares through an initial public offering (IPO). When you buy a company\u2019s shares on the stock market, though, no new investment is created. So what exactly do stock markets do? In this video by Marginal Revolution University, Alex Tabarrok explains how stock markets serve as a financial intermediary and serves as a key institution encouraging new businesses. (If you find the pace of the videos too slow, I\u2019d recommend watching them at 1.5 to 2 times the speed. You can adjust the speed at which the video plays by clicking on \u201cSettings\u201d (the gear symbol) and changing \u201cSpeed\u201d from normal to 1.25, 1.5 or 2.) Click here to see other videos in the Introduction to Economics series."}
{"text": "Hip-hop is a phenomenon that has captured hearts around the world. Its musical form ranges from party anthems to critical social commentary. But the genre plays another role: it is an influential soft-power tool for the United States. Like its predecessors jazz and rock, hip-hop is utilized by the U.S. State Department to connect with young minds, and its unique ability to inspire goodwill toward the United States offers a significant advantage over adversaries such as China and Russia. How did hip-hop become a go-to diplomatic instrument? Toni Blackman (Alumni Outreach Director, Next Level) Mark Katz (John P. Barker Distinguished Professor of Music and Director of Graduate Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at: It is Free Copyright \u00a9 2006-2023 Podbean.com"}
{"text": "Greenwash is a term coined to indicate an attempt to depict a product, company or practice as \u201cgreen\u201d, \u201csustainable\u201d or \u201cenvironmentally friendly\u201d in a dishonest or inaccurate way. For example, attempts to portray use of fossil fuels as a clean energy source such as the term \u201cclean coal\u201d have been described as greenwash. - Greenwashing, sourcewatch.org \u2013 a wiki for tracking and revealing greenwash - stopgreenwashing.org \u2013 detect and combat greenwash - greenwashingindex.com \u2013 view and rate greenwash. - Greenwashreport.org \u2013 contains information for identifying, avoiding and reporting greenwash with a focus on Australia. - Time to bury the \u2018clean coal\u2019 myth, guardian.co.uk, Fred Pearce, October 30 2008 - Green groups accused of clean coal \u2018greenwash\u2019, Sydney Morning Herald, April 15, 2008"}
{"text": "Flora of the Hudson Bay Lowland and its Postglacial Origins The Hudson Bay Lowland is the Earth's largest more or less continuous temperate wetland landscape. Occupying 3.5% of the surface area of Canada, or 325 000 km2, it is five times larger than the floodplain forests along the Amazon River. The Hudson Bay Lowland is one of the least populated regions in the western hemisphere, and among the last regions of North America to have its flora and vegetation documented. This book documents 816 native and 95 non-native vascular plants in the context of the distinct geological history and ecology of the area. The text and annotated checklist are complemented by distribution maps and colour illustrations."}
{"text": "WHEN TO PLANT: spring planting, after last frost date and again in late summer DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1\" deep PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 3 DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 6 feet apart RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 2 -3 feet apart throughout bed. SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: rich, composted soil HARVEST: pick fruit when it is young and tender. If allowed to mature, summer squash loses its flavor and NOTE: Squash is very susceptible to frost. Usually planted in hills with 6 plants in each hill, Plant hills 6 feet apart. TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Summer varieties may be planted in spring or late summer, March 1 through May 1 and again July 1 to August 25. Squash does very well in Tucson. For hardiest plants, sow as early after last frost as possible."}
{"text": "Tungsten Rhenium Thermocouple Wire: A thermocouple is a sensor for measuring temperature, that consists of two dissimilar metals that are joined together at the sensing end. Different thermocouple types (e.g. J or K type thermocouple wire) use different mixtures of metals in the cable. At the cjc end, the millivolt value provided by the thermocouple represents the difference in temperature of the sensing end as compared to the cjc end (also called the reference end). The thermocouple wire or cable is used to manufacture thermocouple probes in order to sense temperature using the point of cold junction compensation (cjc end). Tungsten-Rhenium thermocouple wire can have good sensibility under very high temperatures, up to 2315\u00b0C, so it is used for meeting the need of measuring. We offer three types for choose: WRe3-WRe25 (Type D); WRe5-WRe26 (Type C); WRe5-WRe20 (Type A)."}
{"text": "This function block is used to convert signals of one data type to signals of another data type. It can also be used to assign values of a single data type (if the input and the output have the same data type). The parameter dialog can be used to select the data type and the number of elements for the source and destination. |X||I||BIT, BYTE, WORD, FLOAT, LONG||Input signal| |Y||O||BIT, BYTE, WORD, FLOAT, LONG||Output signal| The color of the selected data types and the number of elements (if greater than one) will be depicted in the symbol. The data type of the input can be assigned by creating a new connection. If the data type is changed by the parameter dialog, all invalid connections will be deleted. The following example shows how to convert a BIT vector into a single WORD value and back into a BIT vector."}
{"text": "Mission and Vision The natural-born scientist in every SFUSD student will be tapped and nurtured so that they graduate from high school scientifically and ecologically literate. This will be realized through rigorous and engaging science education connected to life-worthy and lifelong learning that fosters 21st century dispositions and skills (identifying problems & designing solutions, observation & questioning, analyzing evidence, creativity, communication, and collaboration). Want to Learn more about Science in SFUSD? Click to learn more about... This page was last updated on June 23, 2022"}
{"text": "The ferritin test measures the level of ferritin in the blood, which is a protein that stores iron in the body. Ferritin levels can help diagnose conditions related to iron deficiency or excess, such as anemia, hemochromatosis, and other iron-related disorders. Transferrin is a protein produced in the liver that binds to iron and transports it throughout the body. Measuring transferrin levels in the blood can provide information about a person\u2019s iron status. Transferrin levels can be used to evaluate a person\u2019s iron deficiency anemia, which occurs when the body doesn\u2019t have enough iron to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Transferrin levels may also be used to monitor people with iron overload conditions, such as hemochromatosis, where the body absorbs too much iron from food."}
{"text": "Capitalization is one of those writing aspects often taken for granted. English capitalization, in particular, is confusing since there are certain words that are always capitalized. \u201cNation\u201d can be one of those words. So, Is \u201cNation\u201d Capitalized? Nation should logically be capitalized if it\u2019s the first word in a sentence. This paragraph already works as an example of it. Nation should also be capitalized in a title or when it is used as a proper noun such as saying \u201cThe Nation.\u201d In short, most of the time the word \u201cnation\u201d shouldn\u2019t be capitalized. Nation is a common noun. To learn more about proper title capitalization rules, give our free title capitalization tool a try."}
{"text": "Select a Science Daily article and write a 500-word summary of its findings. Give a review/ summary. Attached, you\u2019ll find an example of how the review/summary should be. Successful students will: 1) summarize the functions of the nervous system and its roles in humans, 2) be able to review and evaluate scientific claims/discoveries. These outcomes will be demonstrated by online exams and through performing online article searches and critiques (Journal Posting)."}
{"text": "The Three Little Pigs Illustrated by Natascha RosenbergBaby and toddler First Stories: The Three Little Pigs is the perfect introduction, for young children, to this classic fairy tale. Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce the main characters: the family of pigs and the big, bag wolf. This well-loved fairy tale is beautifully imagined for a new generation by children's illustrator Natascha Rosenberg. Little ones can collect more books in the First Stories series, including Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears."}
{"text": "--- Introduction --- is an easy exercise on matrices: one knows that any square matrix C of size \\ is the sum of a symmetric matrix A and an antisymmetric matrix B. Recall that a square matrix M is symmetric if it equals its transpose and M is antisymmetric if M plus its transpose is zero matrix. The most recent version This page is not in its usual appearance because WIMS is unable to recognize your Please take note that WIMS pages are interactively generated; they are not ordinary HTML files. They must be used interactively ONLINE. It is useless for you to gather them through a robot program. - Description: write a given matrix as sum of symmetric and antisymmetric matrices. Serveur Wims de l'ESPE-Nice-Toulon - Universit\u00e9 de Nice - Sophia Antipolis - Keywords: interactive mathematics, interactive math, server side interactivity, algebra, linear_algebra, matrix"}
{"text": "This course is an introduction to the fiction of William Faulkner. Our focus is on how, following Ezra Pound\u2019s modernist dictum, \u201cMake it new,\u201d Faulkner made the \u201cOld South,\u201d its vexed history and complex legacies, \u201cnew\u201d and \u201cmodern\u201d in his novels and short stories. Our readings include four of his major novels, The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying,Light in August, and Absalom, Absalom!, along with a selection of his short stories and his final comic novel, The Reivers. We will explore cultural and historical contexts, local and global positionality, questions of genre and subject formation, constructions of gender and race, especially \u201csouthern masculinity.\u201d Several film versions of Faulkner\u2019s fiction and excerpts from films for which Faulkner wrote the screenplay will be screened. Our format will be primarily lecture, with time allotted for discussion, questions, and comments."}
{"text": "Research investigating differences in how women and men communicate indicates that men reveal more about their private lives than do women. sociocultural factors play no role in communication styles. women tend to use a relate style of communication. men tend to interrupt less when conversing with other men. Master Sex Differences in the Brain with a bite sized video explanation from BrainFacts.orgStart learning \u00a9 1996\u20132023 Pearson All rights reserved."}
{"text": "By Tammy Moore Teague The Mansfield third and fourth grade gifted and talented students recently visited the Janet Huckabee Nature Center. They learned about critters of Arkansas, practiced their archery skills, and learned about Arkansas snakes, even petting them! Throughout their time at the center, they learned that there is no such thing as a poisonous snake. Rather, that there are only venomous and non-venomous snakes. A few fun-facts they learned: Do you know what snakes do when they get excited? When a frog swallows, its eyeballs push the food down the esophagus then come back up to the eye sockets. The students had a wonderful time at the nature center, and learned a lot too!"}
{"text": "Up Down All Around - Book 7 About this series: - Up Down All Around is an eight-part preschool numeracy series that facilitates deep conceptual understanding and mastery of skills in children during their formative years. - This series uses the CPA approach and builds on children experiences with maths in daily life so learning is meaningful. - Children develop a strong foundation in maths so they are able to learn more complex concepts in primary school easily. - Children are kept engaged in learning maths through the Play-and-Do structure. - Teachers can address the learning needs of all ability levels with differentiated resources. We Also Recommend"}
{"text": "audio example by a male speaker audio example by a female speaker the above transcription of theism is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below. press buttons with phonetic symbols to learn how to precisely pronounce each sound of theism press the \"test\" button to check how closely you can replicate the pitch of a native speaker in your pronunciation of theism An example use of theism in a speech by a native speaker of american english: \u201c\u2026 reflex action and theism and to the \u2026\u201d the word theism occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference."}
{"text": "Unfortunately, there is no clear answer in those only a few months old. Pediatrician Perri Klass writes about the gray zone in infants between 1 and 3 months old having fevers right around 100.4 Fahrenheit. There are no strict guidelines in these borderline cases, as both conservative and more aggressive interventions are defensible. Studies aren\u2019t helpful, as \u201cthere\u2019s a tremendous amount of conflicting data about which babies need which tests and treatments.\u201d It is when babies \u201cage out\u201d of this gray zone that a more concrete approach presents itself. topics: infant, fever"}
{"text": "Aquatic Plants oxygenate the water to provide shelter for fish and aquarium life while keeping them healthier and your tank looking better. Water Wisteria\u2019s are one of the world\u2019s most widely used Plants in planted aquariums. It can grow very tall but with frequent pruning, the plant can stay compact and low growing. Stems can be cut and replanted for propagation. Planting Water Wisteria Plants is easy; simply throw it into your water. Really \u2013 if you just drop it in, it\u2019ll start growing. You can also choose where it will go by burying the roots in some gravel or tying it onto a piece of material."}
{"text": "Directions in Managing Eating Disorders is organized by Hatherleigh Medical Education. Eating Disorders: Not Just a Diet Gone Wrong Identify the signs and symptoms of eating disorders through diagnostic testing. Inform patients of evidence-based treatment options for these disorders. Defining Food Addiction and Assessing Its Role in Treatment Define various food addictions. Consider the role of addiction-focused techniques in treating problematic patterns of eating. Current and Future Treatments of Obesity Consider the current impact of the obesity epidemic on the health care economy. Appreciate how food addictions and brain-reward chemistry play a pivotal role in the initiation and perpetuation of obesity. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available."}
{"text": "Interactive Bulletin Boards Where in the World? Obtain a transparency of a map of the country or region that your class is studying. Using an overhead projector, trace the outline of the projected image onto a piece of felt that matches the dimensions of a bulletin board you will be using. Also mark state or province boundaries on this large map. Trace the outlines of each individual country or region separately onto different colors of felt. Write the names of the regions on the small pieces. Put all of the region pieces into a pocket attached to the bulletin board. Have your students place the pieces onto the map as a center or small group activity. The pieces will stay on the board as felt sticks to itself. However, you may substitute thick paper and pins or tacks to construct the bulletin board."}
{"text": "Maternal and Child health helps to protect and promote the health of mother and new born child. Even though high-impact interventions are available, they are not reaching all of the women and newborns who need them. Although facility births are increasing in all regions and income groups, quality of care at birth remains a major challenge. Many women give birth at home and may not see a skilled health worker before or after delivery. Skilled health workers often lack access to critical supplies and medicines. Since new born child are much more prone to disease and need adequate nutrition maternal and child health helps mother by providing them with proper education about how to take proper care of their child. They also aims to provide easily accessible health care services to mother and child at affordable price."}
{"text": "Benefits of Attending Identifying ways of assessing water for its \u201cfit for use\u201d. Understanding and applying the new SANS 241: 2015. Appreciating the importance of continuous monitoring and assessment of drinking water quality. Gaining insight into the current blue-drop requirements. Determining water pollution control measures. Learning solutions and challenges faced while maintaining and improving a robust, high quality drinking water system. Explaining what is currently being done wrong and what can be done right in protecting water quality. What is a Water Safety Plan (WSP)? Principles, benefits & purpose of a WSP. Detailed steps and methodology on how to develop a WSP."}
{"text": "Sabin Americana, 1500-1926 This link opens in a new window Sabin reaches into all aspects of American history and culture. It touches upon the political and religious life in North America and at times South America and the Caribbean. It features American and European views of the colonization of the Americas, the American Revolution, the days of the early Republic and Jacksonian period, the antebellum period, Civil War, era of Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction, the settlement of the West and the onset of the Gilded Age. Through published pamphlets, tracts, memoirs, congressional legislation, correspondence, broadsides, biographies, histories, fiction and poetry, eulogies, sermons and innumerable other genres, Sabin opens a window onto the Americas."}
{"text": "Find Kanji by radicals Find Kanji by selecting its radicals below. Examples of \u4e3b\u7fa9, \u3057\u3085\u304e in a sentence Critics are just crying wolf about protectionism. Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of nonviolence, was born in 1869. Pessimism believes in no improvement. He is the personification of selfishness. He is a thorough-going egoist. He is nothing more than an egoist. Related Study Lists JLPT N3 Study List \u3044\u3051\u306a\u3044 , \u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044, \u3044\u3089\u3057\u3083\u3044 , \u304a\u307e\u3048, \u304a\u307e\u3044, \u304a\u3081\u3048 1621 Words \u6709\u5f62\u3068\u7121\u5f62 (Tangible and Intangible) \u3082\u306e, \u3082\u3093 , \u3044\u3048 , \u304b\u304a 1487 Words Start speaking Japanese today with Nihongo Master! The fun and easy way to learn Japanese online. With three subscription types to choose from, there's one to fit every student's budget.Start your free 7-day trial now!"}
{"text": "A National Historic Site The Fort was designated a national historic site to commemorate the first capital of the Northwest Territories, 1876-1877, the original headquarters and first post built specifically for the North West Mounted Police, 1874-1876. In early May, visit the site to see thousands of garter snakes emerge from their hibernaculum. Mothers Day is usually the best viewing time, but peak times depend on the warming weather. They emerge in larger numbers on warm sunny days as they love to suntan on the boulders by the pit. Learn more by clicking here."}
{"text": "Alzheimer\u2019s Disease is a progressive brain disorder that effects memory, thinking and language skills, and the ability to carry out the simple tasks. It is the most common form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer\u2019s Foundation of America. There is no known cure for the disease. Currently, the best medical science can offer is disease management in order to help patients and their caregivers improve quality of life. Ben Makin Key Health Care Offers a Caregiver Support Benefit That Provides Important Resources to Caregivers of Alzheimer\u2019s Patients"}
{"text": "You will be writing a 2-3 page paper (800-1,200 words) following the instructions below. social problem of possible racial discussions and the reactions of large groups of people when rallying as currently seen in presidential candidacies. This is a broad discussion post, but I would like to explore the issue as we are in very interesting times in this election (specifically Trump\u2019s campaign). There is much that has transcribed and I am interested in the history of racism and the effect it has on the society and their actions. With your social problem in mind, analyze your social problem using two or three of the topics engaged with Social Stratification from the case in Module 4. Answer the following questions: Submit your 2-3 page paper."}
{"text": "AbstractThis course explores social movements of race and ethnicity, class, and gender in the US and other countries. Through academic writings and films, we will investigate why movements emerge when they do, what forms they take, and what outcomes they produce. What does it take to generate sustained political contention? What makes individuals join protests?... Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details. - Subject Area(s): - Collective Behavior/Social Movements - Resource Type(s): When using resources from TRAILS, please include a clear and legible citation."}
{"text": "Time ZoneFor convenience, the world is divided into 24 time-areas according to the apparent movement of the sun. Each of the areas represents a time zone. The divisions were made following the Earth's longitude, but there are exceptions to accommodate the boundaries of some countries. Each time zone is defined as an offset of the coordinated universal time (UTC). The time zone on the meridian of Greenwich serves as the base for the offset. The longitudes to the east of the meridian add 1 hour to a time zone, while those to the west remove 1h. The UTC can range from UTC -12:00 to UTC +14:00. The IANA time zone identifier for Sinop is Europe/Istanbul Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar time for Sinop Solar noon 12:47 Day Length 12:07:00"}
{"text": "\u00d6rvam\u00e6lirOld Icelandic Dictionary - \u00f6rvam\u00e6lir Meaning of Old Icelandic word \"\u00f6rvam\u00e6lir\" in English. As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zo\u00ebga): - m. quiver. Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:\u16a2\u16b1\u16a2\u16c5\u16d8\u16c5\u16da\u16c1\u16b1 Also available in related dictionaries: This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic."}
{"text": "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Totals What percentage of surviving veterans now have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? According to the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), there have been two major studies done to help researchers understand how many people suffer from PTSD. The first studied the responses of more than 3,000 Vietnam War veterans, and the second questioned a representative national sample of more than 8,000 Americans aged 15 to 54 years. The studies revealed that 7.8% of Americans have experienced a type of PTSD at some point during their lives. Among Vietnam War veterans that number jumps to 30.9% for men and 26.9% for women. To learn more about PTSD and read more about the results from these studies check out this link to the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder web site. -The Fact Monster"}
{"text": "Well, large animals are not \u201cimmune\u201d to cancer, since that would mean that they are protected from all sorts of carcinogenic activity in their body \u2013 which they are not. But large animals seem to be resistant to cancer when we consider the number of cells they have. This is called the peto paradox. In fact, the evidence suggested that larger long-lived mammals actually get less cancer. This has profound implications for our understanding of how nature has solved the cancer problem over the course of evolution. We need to become Giants to beat cancer, then why people in the world are still getting cancer? Because we\u2019re not large enough. Believe me we\u2019re trying our best.\ud83d\ude1c"}
{"text": "Developing future-ready skills can begin in the earliest education experiences. Young children learn naturally through exploration, play, and construction \u2013 critical behaviors for STEM learning. Hands-on coding offers children opportunities to discover how technology works and how to interact with it, which is especially important in an ever-evolving digital world. TTS solutions use playful robots that are fun and instantly engaging, innately promote learners\u2019 budding critical-thinking skills, and are an appropriate starting place for literacy and communication capacities."}
{"text": "More than 30 million Americans live with the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB), according to the Urology Care Foundation. OAB is a common lower urinary tract or bladder health problem that can cause incontinence, which is the leaking of urine that can\u2019t be controlled. With symptoms including a sudden need to urinate immediately, urinating more than eight times per day, urine leakage following a sudden urge and waking up two or more times to urinate during the night, it\u2019s a health issue that goes undiagnosed and untreated more than half the time. For more information visit Urovant.com. Related Articles & Free Vermont Maturity Subscription Comparing Medicare Plans Could Save You Money Making Alzheimer\u2019s Just a Memory Straight Facts About Omega-3s and Heart Health"}
{"text": "Contributed by Carol Hull, PLA Topics: Job Search, Software & Apps Learn what cloud storage is, who offers it, and how to use it in this class. Activities in This Course Click on a lesson below to begin. 1 What is Cloud Storage? What is cloud storage and what are the benefits of storing files in the cloud? Dropbox is a popular cloud storage option. Learn how to use Dropbox. Sharing documents in the cloud. 4 Google Drive and Skydrive Learn about using Skydrive and Google Drive for cloud storage."}
{"text": "A copy of this work was available on the public web and has been preserved in the Wayback Machine. The capture dates from 2021; you can also visit the original URL. The file type is Artistic forms and ethnic identity in Nigerian painting Journal of Art and Architecture Studies This paper discusses the artistic forms and ethnic identity of paintings in Nigerian art schools. Artists in Nigeria used diverse forms to represents images that are peculiar to their ethnic groups to achieve a distinctive identity. Data for the study were obtained from paintings of different ethnic groups found in the various regions of the Art schools in Nigeria. The art schools have been the centre for manifestation of indigenous forms in Nigeria. The Schools has been noted withdoi:10.51148/jaas.2021.1 fatcat:xh46uc2oebfvlbmug4x2eshtsa"}
{"text": "With over eight million copies in print world wide, Achebe's work is a definitive novel in African literature. Filled with powerful language and finely drawn characters, Things Fall Apart also shimmers with the sounds and sights of village life. Okonkwo is born into poverty, with a wastrel for a father. Driven by ambition, he works tirelessly to gain the prosperity of many fields and wives and prestige in his village. But he is harsh as well as diligent. As he sees the traditions of his people eroded by white missionaries and government officials, he lashes out in anger. Things Fall Apart traces the growing friction between village leaders and Europeans determined to save the heathen souls of Africa. But its hero, a noble man who is driven by destructive forces, speaks a universal tongue."}
{"text": "Figurative Language Review This game reviews similes, metaphors, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, and personification. Week 2 Vocabulary: Nouns Given the definition, spell the correct vocabulary word that matches. Story Elements Hangmoon Vocabulary used when discussing fiction Home Runs and Figures of Speech Figures of speech 3rd grade students review phonological elements and basic figurative language. 2nd grade reading map vocabulary Writing: About the Story-Line Tests you over literary terms about the story line. Hang About the Story-line Learn about story-line elements in this game of hangmoon! All about poetry!! Examples of Repetition and Sound Devices With examples, this game teaches the various literary terms used to describe repetition and sound."}
{"text": "Welcome to 2nd Grade at Prairie Hills Elementary! Second grade is a wonderful year filled with learning, discovering, experimenting and growing. Together with parent support, we strive to teach your child to become an independent and responsible citizen. We will be covering reading with an increased focus on comprehension. We will explore the writing process using a variety of literary genres. In math, we will build on the foundation that kindergarten and 1st grade established, using the Everyday Math curriculum. Second grade Social Studies includes Geography, Economics, and Citizenship. Our areas of study in science are Physical, Earth, and Life Sciences. We are looking forward to a great year! Meet Our Teachers Teacher's digital classrooms are available in Schoology or SeeSaw. To access, visit your child's MyAccount Dashboard."}
{"text": "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. A flood happens when water overflows or soaks land that is normally dry. There are few places on Earth where people don\u2019t need to be concerned about flooding. Generally, floods take hours or even days to develop, giving residents time to prepare or evacuate. Sometimes, floods develop quickly and with little warning. Flood Estate publish all news, prediction about flood. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc, or its affiliates."}
{"text": "The colposcope looks like a microscope. Its lenses magnify the image multiple times. The person looking through the colposcope can magnify the area that interests him multiple times (8, 12, 20, or even 30 times). The colposcope also has a strong light fitted onto it, which is adjusted by the user, as well as special green and blue filters that help its user identify details. The colposcope was invented by Hans Hinselmann, from Germany, who started using it in 1924 to detect cancerous lesions on the cervix. Today, the colposcope is used to locate precancerous lesions and cancer in the lower genital tract and the perianal area."}
{"text": "NSAID: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a medication that is commonly prescribed or purchased over the counter to treat the inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. Examples of NSAIDs include aspirin, indomethacin (brand name: Indocin), ibuprofen (brand name: Motrin), naproxen (brand name: Naprosyn), piroxicam (brand name: Feldene), and nabumetone (brand name: Relafen). People who take certain NSAIDs may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. This risk may be higher for people who take NSAIDs for a long time. Other major side effects of NSAIDs are gastrointestinal problems. Some 10 to 50 percent of patients are unable to tolerate NSAID treatment because of these side effects, which include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, and upset stomach."}
{"text": "Part of the Matheson Trust Sacred Audio Collection The Fatiha (Arabic for \u201cOpener\u201d or \u201cOpening\u201d sc. chapter) is the first chapter of the Qur\u2019an. As an essential component of the canonical daily prayer (salat), it is recited at least seventeen times a day. Called \u201cthe Mother of the Book\u201d and the \u201cOft Repeated Seven\u201d (sc. verses), it was one of the earliest revelations of the Qur\u2019an. Recited by Imam Sejad Mekic. Recorded by The Matheson Trust. Bismillahi r-rahmani r-rahim. Al-hamdu li-llahi rabbi l-alamin, maliki yawmi d-din. Iyyaka na\u2018budu wa iyyaka nasta\u2018in. Ihdina s-sirat al-mustaqim, sirat alladhina an\u2018amta \u2018alayhim, ghayri l-maghdubi \u2018alayhim wa-la d-dallin. (For several translations, follow this link)"}
{"text": "- Article excerpt (PDF) - 850 words - Level: high school and above One of the first people to develop something like the modern (Newtonian) scientific theory of motion was John Philoponus of Alexandria, who lived in the sixth century. This brief excerpt from the on-line Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy introduces Philoponus and his ideas about impetus in physics. Click here to access this article directly from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Translations of Philoponus\u2019s work on physics and Aristotle are available from Bloomsbury Publishing. Click here for information from Bloomsbury. Click here for information from Google Books. [Click here to download PDF]Impetus-Philoponus"}
{"text": "Describe The Crystal Building of London Describe The Crystal Building of London. Research \u201cThe Crystal London\u201d building. Do not too much focus on the time period, and focus on the architecture (history, function, design, etc.). After learning about and writing about your subject, render some opinions on it in the summary at the end of the paper. Four is the minimum number of sources, and I prefer for 2 of these to be published (i.e., in book or journal form), while the other 2 can come from the internet. If you like, you could choose ONE example of the same building type, and make a comparison: describe their similarities, and their differences, and discuss the reasons for the differences (technological development? cultural differences? etc.) DO NOT CHOOSE A COUPLE OF EXAMPLES. Times New Roman, size 12, 1\u2033margins, double-space"}
{"text": "The age of the animal in Ateneum are by almost two hundred artists, mostly Finnish ones. The pieces, from the 16th century up to the present, have mainly been provided by the Finnish themes in the exhibition illustrate how the roles of animals have changed over the centuries. Pay special attention to Gallen Kallela\u2019s and Ferdinand von Wright\u2019s paintings. also a special display created for children by the students from the University of Art and Design, called In a Magical Forest. Here parents can find many animal books as well, if they want to tell stories to their children. exhibition has also a dark side, such as the sinister works of Juhani Harri: in his Andalusian Dog, for example, dead animals and objects melt into a unique and ambiguous new shape."}
{"text": "May 10, 1869 Golden Spike Ceremony, Promontory Summit, Utah After a washed-out bridge and a Union Pacific labor dispute delayed the ceremony for two days, the Union Pacific No. 119 and Central Pacific Jupiter met at Promontory Summit, Utah \u2014 drawn almost nose to nose and separated by the width of a single railroad tie. Ceremonial spikes were tapped by a special silver spike maul into the ceremonial laurel tie. Dignitaries and workers gathered around the locomotives to watch Central Pacific President Leland Stanford drive the ceremonial gold spike to officially join the two railroads. Telegraph operators transmitted the blows of the hammer, as East met West and started a new chapter in western expansion. The line operated until 1904, when it was replaced by the Lucin Cutoff. The original line was removed for scrap at the beginning of World War II."}
{"text": "Blazed Holographic Grating A blazed holographic grating is a diffraction grating where the sinusoidal profile has been transformed into a \u2018saw tooth\u2019 profile. This saw tooth profile effectively increases the efficiency of the blazed grating over the required wavelength region. The blaze wavelength is the wavelength where the grating gives maximum efficiency. A blazed holographic diffraction grating can be manufactured using a number of techniques. The proprietary technique used by Spectrum Scientific creates a blazed grating which offers significantly lower stray light when compared to an ion-etched blazed grating. A blazed holographic grating offers the same high efficiency as a blazed ruled grating, but significantly lower stray light and no ghosting. Typical \u2018saw tooth\u2019 profile of blazed holographic grating"}
{"text": "Are human rights women's rights? Are women's rights human rights? This course examines the international human rights system (treaties, conventions, institutions and case law) through the lens of gender, exploring the ways in which they are organized around gendered assumptions that shape and limit their ability to reach and remedy the reality of women's lives. The course also considers the tension between international human rights law and local gender justice as well as how international human rights have evolved in response to the rise of global feminisms. The course explores these issues through a series of case studies examining such issues as sexual violence, human trafficking, religious freedom and women's access to education, health care and employment. Subfield: International Relations Note: This description is from Fall 2013"}
{"text": "A stroke happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is restricted. When this happens brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. The brain cells controlled by that area of the brain such as memory and muscle control are lost. It is important that stroke patients begin physical therapy very soon after the stroke so that the best results can be achieved. The therapy sessions will focus on a wide range of treatment depending on the severity of the stroke. Treatments can consist of addressing balance issues, manual therapy to increase range of motion and relax muscles, neuromuscular reeducation, and strength training. Home \u00bb Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients"}
{"text": "More analysis and diagnosis using X-ray radiography, electromagnetic radar, high spec digital microscope was carried out by the wall painting team and scientists of analysis and diagnosis team. In order to assess the internal structures by the application of modern science and technology, X-ray radiography and digital microscopes were procured by the project. Non-destructive observation of pigment was made possible using digital microscope. The result of the X-ray showed that there are hidden gaps between the mud bricks which constitute the sub-structure of the wall paintings under the painted layer. Another non-destructive method, electromagnetic radar was used in the Egyptian Museum to investigate any weak spots such as cavities in the wall that are not visible from the outside."}
{"text": "In June 1959, under the joint incentive of members of the Royal Observatory of Belgium, the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium and several universities, the Centre National de Recherche de l'Espace (CNRE) was established in Brussels. The CNRE was an association of scientists subsidized by the Ministry of Public Education. Its initial mission was to promote fundamental and technical research in the space sector. However, due to the absence of significant funds, the center often had to confine its action to theoretical fields. When Prof. Marcel Nicolet created the Belgian Institute of Space Aeronomy (IASB) in 1964, the members of the CNRE were transferred to the new institute."}
{"text": "Adults measure approximately one half of an inch in length. Long-legged and yellow-tan in color, brown recluse spiders of both genders are best distinguished by a fiddle-shaped pattern close to the eyes. Brown recluse spiders dwell in dark, sheltered places and can be found in homes, barns and basements, as well as outdoor habitats. Webs tend to appear disorganized and are built most commonly near ground level. Brown recluse spiders are shy and rarely bite unless provoked. They are incapable of biting through clothing and bites sometimes go unnoticed until effects become obvious a few hours later. A pale blister ringed in red appears first. Fever, convulsions, nausea and weakness set in within one day. If untreated, the early blister may become a lesion, resulting in necrosis and severe nerve damage."}
{"text": "Motorcycle Motorcyclists \u2013 Blind Spot Awareness The blind spot. It is that area on a vehicle where a driver cannot see other vehicles in their side view mirror. This is a dangerous spot for any vehicle to be in, but it is particularly dangerous for a motorcyclist. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 840,000 blind spot accidents occur each year in the United States. We all know how this happens. The vehicle driver changes lanes or merges onto a highway and they fail to take the extra step of looking over their shoulder to see if a vehicle is next to them. What is even more scary today is that not only do people forget to look, now they are consciously not looking because they are relying on their blind spot indicators in their vehicle to tell them if a vehicle is next to them. As a motorcyclist, this does not make us safer."}
{"text": "Eco-responsible Bamboo Tongue Depressors that are individually wrapped and sterilized. Each box contains 100 pieces. Why choose bamboo instead of wood? Deforestation is a real threat to our planet's ecosystem and using bamboo instead of wood helps detour unnecessary use of a vital natural resource. Bamboo grows nine times faster than other trees and releases 35% more oxygen into the atmosphere while growing! - Raw Materials: Bamboo - Individually wrapped in paper - 100% compostable Why Bamboo instead of wood? Matures nine times faster than other trees Releases 35% more oxygen than other trees 2-3 times harder than most wood including oak! Helps control erosion as it makes a strong water barrier Naturally resilient and doesn't need any pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to protect it or help it thrive (this saves the earth from harmful pesticides)"}
{"text": "- Cam Writt Updated: May 7, 2019 It was Greek philosopher Democritus who first defined an atom as a particle of matter so small that it could not be divided. He later abused this definition by defining sandwiches as atoms so he wouldn\u2019t have to share. Nevertheless, Democritus was right, atoms are the building blocks of all matter; and trains are the train sets of all matter; and trees are the Lincoln Logs of all matter; and it\u2019s about time that matter grew out of its toys for God\u2019s sake. Atoms are only made of protons, neutrons, and electrons, with the vast majority of an atom\u2019s volume being empty space. The fact that your brain is made of these mostly-empty atoms likely accounts for your behavior at restaurants."}
{"text": "The depiction of Christ Pantocrator, the \u201cAlmighty\u201c or \u201call-powerful\u201d\u201d is considered the archetype of all icons. Through the Incarnation, Christ himself is the word and the image, the word of inexpressible mysteries and the image of the invisible God. At the Council of Nicea in 325 it was affirmed that Christ is the visible and perfect image of the Father. The image of the Pantocrator becomes a symbol of the iconoclast in the Byzantine Church. John of Damascus, among others, defended the portrayal. In the Western Church there is a similar motif, more reminiscent of secular rulers, the Majestas Domini (\u201cGlory of the Lord\u201d). Christ is shown blessing on the icon, scepter and globe in His left hand."}
{"text": "by Kyle Sanders, CEA-Agriculture The Tri County Pecan Demonstration team is working to monitor moisture in pecans as we move into the dog days of summer. Pecan trees use 80 gallons of water a day at a minimum. As the heat increases and rain decreases the use of moisture sensors is vital for a successful pecan crop. The technology being used and the research in irrigation helps producers adjust watering to keep the pecan crop maturing at a suitable pace."}
{"text": "Garrulous, voluble, loquacious, gasbag, and \u2014 in modern slang \u2014 diarrhea of the mouth. As you may have guessed, these descriptors generally refer to someone who is talkative. The specific definition for garrulous implies a wearisome loquacity about trivial matters. So, perhaps a friendly wave hello is all your neighbor wants. Here's an example of its usage from The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde: [The housekeeper] lingered for a few moments, and was garrulous over some detail of the household. [Dorian] sighed and told her to manage things as she thought best. She left the room, wreathed in smiles."}
{"text": "Given a list of cities and the distances between each pair of cities, a Genetic Algorithm (GA) is designed to determine the length of the/a shortest possible route that visits each city exactly once and returns to the origin city. The GA applies a fitness function to each candidate solution such that those with the lowest total distance are attributed the highest fitness value. In terms of the original objective function which calculates total distance for each candidate solution and their associated problem space (search space), select the type of extrema this algorithm seeks. Multiple Choice1 MarkPremium 22 Uses23 Views3 Likes Login or Create an Account to view the mark scheme, comment, and add to a test"}
{"text": "Painful site located at the heel bone (calcaneus) that may be caused by a tendon problem, ligament problem, or soft tissue problems such as a bursitis. Heel spurs may also originate or contribute to pain. - Tenderness to palpation at the size of the heel, posterior or inferior portion of the heel, or I painful heel with ambulation. - Occasional swelling of the heel. - Burning sensation at the heel or sole of the foot."}
{"text": "Number of Subjects Calculations Scripts and data for estimating the required number of test subjects for typical Quality of Experience experiments. The app can be used interactively here: The calculations are based on knowing: - the number of statistical t-test comparisons to be performed - the statistical significance level (alpha), typically 0.05 - the desired power of the test (1 - Type II error probability), typically 0.8 - the test conducted (paired or independent/two-sample), typically paired - the expected effect size (expected MOS difference divided by standard deviation), which is automatically calculated The result is the minimum number of subjects needed for the experiment in order to obtain enough data to perform statistical comparisons corrected for Type I errors."}
{"text": "EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Terrestrial Ecosystems > Grasslands Type of resources Contact for the resource From 1 - 1 / 1 The soil food webs in this collection represent seven belowground communities from native and agricultural soils. The seven communities are from experimental research sites in the USA, Sweden and the Netherlands. The Jacobians of the seven food webs were calculated by de Ruiter et al. (1995) using the empirical biomass data of the respective systems, and inferring steady-state biomass flow data using a procedure described by Hunt et al. (1987), see further references below. The Jacobians represent the interaction strengths of the species in the two food webs, evaluated at equilibrium."}
{"text": "Sat 3 Jul, 2010 05:00 am Please look at this English text... To the extent that propaganda may help to decrease youth violence in a poor country, it is probably not the result of restoring the youths\u2019 faith in their country\u2019s leadership. I am uncomfortable to read this and lost between . Looks like they are disjoint . how are these two colored texts are connected in a single sentence ? meaning is not clear Yes, very akward. It means that propaganda may help to decrease youth violence in a poor country, but that decrease is not result of the youth having faith in their country's leadership. What is the context of the quote?"}
{"text": "IDLENESS. The refusal or neglect to engage in any lawful employment, in order to gain a livelihood. 2. The vagrant act of 17 G. II. c. 5, which, with some modifications, has been adopted, in perhaps most of the states, describes idle persons to be those who, not having wherewith to maintain themselves, live idle, without employment, and refuse to work for the usual and common, wages. These are punishable according to the difrerent police regulations, with fine and imprisonment. In Pennsylvania, vagrancy is punished, on a conviction before a magistrate, with imprisonment for one mouth."}
{"text": "The Dragon's Village (1980) is an autobiography of a young city girl who took part in land reform in a remote mountain village as a teenager. This book will engage students personally while giving them a firsthand account of how the revolution developed. The young protagonist, Guan Ling-ling, chooses to remain in China on the eve of the Communist victory, while her family and fianc\u00e9 flee to Hong Kong in 1949. After joining a revolutionary theater group, she departs her hometown of Shanghai to carry out the new reforms in China\u2019s countryside. In a peasant village in Gansu province, located in China\u2019s far northwest, Ling-ling\u2019s patriotism and dedication to the ideals of the revolution are tested as she finds herself struggling not only with the hardships of life and the morality of violence but also with being a young woman in a male-dominated society."}
{"text": "By Mary McCrossin National Committeewoman Things to know about voting in Delaware: - In Delaware, people vote for the person; not for just one party. You can split your vote. - If you do not belong to Republican Party, you can still vote for the person who shares your beliefs. - Your vote is always anonymous. No one will know how or who you voted for! No one can ever no know how you voted. - You are eligible to vote if you are 18 by November 8, a U.S. citizen, and a Delaware resident. - You can register at ivote.de.gov or when you vote if you have a paper with your name and address. - Early voting begins October 28 in each county To find a polling place go to: gis.delaware.gov To learn more about the Republican Plan for Delaware, read the Rescue Delaware Plan in English or en Espanol. Join us! Let\u2019s make Delaware a better place to live, work and raise a family!"}
{"text": "The Roman House at Hopkins | Everyday Dining: Terra Sigillata Plate with Pottery Stamp By Laura Garofalo This shallow ceramic plate represents one shape of vessel which was commonly produced. The overall high-gloss appearance of the terra sigillata is especially visible in this piece, demonstrating the luster and aesthetic appeal even a relatively unadorned vessel could offer. The plate has a low rim with incised grooves and sits on a small ring-foot. Several incised grooves also encircle the central potter\u2019s stamp, which reads \u201cNAEVI,\u201d referring to the workshop of Naevius in Puteoli, Italy from the first two decades of the 1st c. CE. Robinson, D.M., ed. 1936. Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum: United States of America, The Robinson Collection, Baltimore, MD. 3 vol. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Pg. 56, no. 1a-b, pl. XLIV, 1a-b."}
{"text": "PS2100 \u2013 Human Relations Discussion 9: Bias and Discrimination Read recent newspapers and magazines. Select two articles and discuss possible discrimination or biases within the article/organization. Include in your discussion: For the discussion post, you are required to find two news articles that include a story about bias or discrimination. Most students go to an online news website such as msnbc.com, nytimes.com, etc or find a story in their state or hometown. It\u2019s pretty easy to find an article as there are many out there that include discrimination/bias stories. .The possible motivation for the discrimination or bias .The possible impact on interpersonal relations at the organization .The possible impact on motivation within the organization"}
{"text": "top of page Like many minority groups, Jewish people have had to show courage and resilience in overcoming adversity. Living through turbulent times demanded huge strength of spirit, whether leaving home for a new life many miles away, living in hiding to escape deportation, or enduring the horrors of the Nazi extermination camps where six million Jews were killed. For some relatives of the local Jewish community, courage was a key component in their survival. bottom of page"}
{"text": "Despite being a monarch who was known for her preference to adorn dark clothes of mourning in the later decades of her reign, Victoria\u2019s wedding dress was a pure, almost blinding white. At the time, women would traditionally wear their best and most expensive dresses to their weddings. These did not (and usually were not) have to be white! In her highly documented and photographed wedding, Queen Victoria inspired the now traditional fashion of a pure white wedding dress. She popularised the white wedding dress. (12/20) Submitted to \"20 Facts About Queen Victoria\""}
{"text": "Activate and Share What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas? to put up a Christmas tree to decorate the house to hang a stocking to give / open gifts to write letters to Father Christmas to dress up as Santa Claus to send Christmas presents to make / write Christmas cards Read for Main Idea The first paragraph: I still remember the last Christmas Granny spent with us. The last paragraph: A few weeks after that Christmas, Granny passed away. I think of her often though, especially at Christmas. \u2026When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it\u2019s not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind. It\u2019s also my memory of Granny. Underline the key events or actions in the story, e.g. opened presents, had a snowball fight. Look for specific dates or time words, e.g. November, Christmas Eve. Pay attention to time linkers, e.g. first, then, later. ... ... ..."}
{"text": "- Read the following report on Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions. - Review the following websites\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 content as well. Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Fire Fighters Due to Truss System Failures - Review all material in Wood Construction Section of the Additional Resources Tab. Draft a 4-5 page paper about the report and sites. Summarize the findings of your research. Comment on the apparent quality of today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wood frame construction and the bearing it may have on firefighting strategies and tactics. All papers must be typed. 1.5 line spacing. 12 point Arial font. Standard Margins."}
{"text": "- Burning fiercely and brightly. - Filled with energy or excitement. Middle english, from old english on bl\u00e6se \"on fire\". - The sky was ablaze with color at sunset. - His eyes were ablaze with anger. - The city was ablaze with lights. - The building was ablaze and firefighters were trying to put out the flames. - The forest was ablaze and hundreds of people were forced to evacuate. Some random words: burrow, conceptual, rocky"}
{"text": "Landscaping: Fragrant sumac is a small low growing shrub that is used as a ground cover. In the fall, it exhibits beautiful orangish red foliage. The leaves when crushed smell fragrant. This sumac does not give you a rash if you touch it. Wildlife: The fruit is an important winter food for birds, including turkey, ruffed grouse, robins, and flickers, and for various small mammals (e.g., raccoon, opossum, chipmunk). The foliage is relatively unpalatable to most species of wildlife and domestic livestock. Thickets of fragrant sumac provide cover for many species of birds and small mammals. Contributed by: USDA NRCS National Plant Data Center & the Biota of North America Program Click here for more information from USDA-NRCS."}
{"text": "- MI Native Pollinator Plants & Seed Balls - Wild Bergamont Also known as Bee Balm, grows up to 3' tall and has large, long-lasting, unique lavender flowers that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and moths. It blooms in late summer months. Leaves can have a mild mint scent, but are often odorless. It is generally an upland species, but can tolerate moist soils and is often classified as a facultative wetland plant. Part- Full sun, Perennial Natives and early settlers used Wild Bergamot for its medicinal qualities aiding in a variety of ailments. They also used its leaves to flavor meats and teas."}
{"text": "Worldviews Unit 2 \u2013 Thinkers is our second unit for Worldviews, a course designed for MYP Individuals and Societies. To view all 12 lesson resources for this unit in one place, follow this link; alternatively, access the Google Slides presentations that form the basis for the individual classes below. You\u2019ll also find a course management folder, which contains an assessment tracker to enable you to keep track of the progress of each student, and frame the feedback you give them for formative assessments. To access the worldviews lessons, become a member of theoryofknowledge.net. If you need any help with this process, let us know, and we\u2019ll provide swift support."}
{"text": "South Tyneside: Hebburn Cemetery Hebburn Cemetery opened on June 23rd, 1890, consecrated by the Bishop of Durham, and covers an area of 16 acres. The cemetery holds 41 scattered burials of the First World War. They are 52 Second World War burials, 33 from a war graves group. Among these graves is a collective grave of 20 sailors who died on the 9th of May 1940 when the destroyer H.M.S.\u201dKelly\u201d was torpedoed whilst in action against German E-boats in the North Sea. Note: This picture of the Mortuary chapel with the green belt has been digitally altered. I wanted to see how the Chapel would look viewed from that particular angle, without the gravestones, so I patiently removed them from the picture."}
{"text": "Windows Ease of Access tools |Windows Ease of Access tools||Windows includes a number of useful tools, such as To find these tools: Some of these tools are described in other sections. A keyboard shortcut is when you select a combination of keys on the keyboard to perform an action, instead of using the mouse. There are many of these keyboard shortcuts. For a full list see Keyboard shortcuts in Windows (microsoft.com). |Other Microsoft accessibility Tools||Learn about built-in accessibility tools and features in Microsoft Technologies on the Microsoft accessibility page.| Last modified: Friday, 18 November 2022, 11:33 AM"}
{"text": "Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments of the ankle to overstretch or tear. It is estimated that 23,000 Americans experience ankle sprains daily. Of all sports injuries in the United States, 45% are ankle sprains; basketball players are the athletes most often affected. People who have an increased risk of spraining an ankle include younger athletes, members of the military, and anyone who frequently runs, jumps, and changes direction quickly, while performing an athletic activity (\u201ccutting motion\u201d). US Rehabilitation\u2019s physical therapists help people who have experienced ankle sprains reduce their pain; regain their strength, motion, and balance; return to normal activity levels; and avoid reinjury."}
{"text": "Har Ghar Tiranga As a part of celebration of the 75th Independence Day, our NSS Volunteers created an awareness among the school children about the theme of the 75th Independence Day that is \u2018Har Ghar Tiranga\u2019, which means, each house must hoist the Tricolour Flag for three consecutive days (13-08-22 to 15-08-22). We elaborated on the celebration of Independence Day and we thought them how to hoist the flag in a proper manner and how to preserve the flags, we strictly advised them not to throw away the flags. Then we distributed the flags to them and showed them the proper way to pin the flags, we even distributed candies to the school children. In this event we have visited the PUMS, K Rayarpalayam, PUMS, Ganapathipalayam, PUPS, Chennappachettipudur, PUPS, M Rayarpalayam, and PUPS, Selamparayampalaym."}
{"text": "Change of Speech - English (MCQ) for Bank, MBA, CAT, MAT, GMAT, SSC for Q. 27853 Q. In each of the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/ Indirect Speech. Out of the suggested alternatives select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/ Indirect Speech. \u201cIf you don\u2019t keep quiet I shall shoot you,\u201d she said to her in a calm voice.- Published on 27 Feb 17 a. She warned her calmly that she would shoot her if she didn\u2019t keep quiet. b. She said calmly that I shall shoot you if you don\u2019t keep quiet. c. She warned her to shoot if she didn\u2019t keep quiet calmly. d. Calmly she warned her that be quiet or else she will have to shoot her ANSWER: She warned her calmly that she would shoot her if she didn\u2019t keep quiet."}
{"text": "Cryptocurrency trading involves speculating on the future value of a given virtual currency or using it as an investment to make profits. Trades are typically made in pairs, where one currency is bought and sold in exchange for another. For example, a trader may sell Bitcoin for Ethereum or purchase Ripple with Litecoin. Traders can use technical analysis to make decisions about when to buy or sell by examining past market data, such as prices, volume, and candlestick charts, in order to predict price movement and make informed decisions about their trades. Traders should also pay attention to news related to cryptocurrency in order to assess the overall sentiment of the market."}
{"text": "The body colour \u00e2rises as a result of the incident light and the specific absorption properties of the surface. Therefore, the tri-stimulus value of a body colour can only be determined in combination with the type of light with which it is illuminated. In addition to hue, brightness and saturation, the body colour of an object is also defined by the reflectance. When illuminating coloured walls or objects with coloured light, the reciprocal effect of light colour and body colour is paramount. This interplay is the basis of subtractive colour mixing. The chromatic effects can be intensified or altered."}
{"text": "Open Clusters are groups of stars that exist within the galaxy and are sometimes called galactic clusters. These are groups of stars that form together from a common origin, often from the same cloud of gas. Open Clusters are classified by their Trumple type which classify their concentration, range of brightness and richness. The concentration refers to how close the member stars appear to each other. The range of brightness refers to the relative brightness between the members. The richness refers the the number of stars in the cluster. We see open clusters concentrated in the plane of the Milky Way. This makes sense because it is in these areas where the clouds of dust and gas which give rise the clusters are located."}
{"text": "In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that schools had to allow Black students to attend previously all-white schools. On September 4, 1957, nine Black students were set to attend Little Rock Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. But when they arrived, an angry mob of white people spat at them and hurled racist insults. They were also prevented from entering the school by the National Guard. After they were finally allowed in weeks later, they faced even more abuse from white students and staff. Discover the courage displayed by the Little Rock Nine as they fought to get an education while enduring terrible racism."}
{"text": "This handbook is designed to afford suggestion and assistance to those who desire a fuller and more accurate knowledge of the Bible. It gives a brief summary of facts regarding the making and the purpose of the Bible; its chief divisions; short sketches of the various books, serving as introductions to their study; and various other material of an interesting and helpful sort to the reader and student of the Bible. The book has its purposes and its limitations. The former has been noted. The latter was set by the desire to put all the material into such a brief and convenient form that the little volume could be in reality what its name implies, a handbook, constantly kept at hand for reference and suggestion. Introduction by Herbert L. Willett."}
{"text": "Kids who eat well, read well. That\u2019s according to the European Journal of Nutrition. Researchers analyzed the diets of kids from age 6 to 8. And those who ate the most fresh produce, fish, whole grains, and unsaturated fats had the best scores in reading, writing, and comprehension. And those who loaded up on red meat, sugar, fried foods, and processed baked goods had the most trouble reading. The researchers believe it\u2019s because the nutrients in a healthy diet boost brain health \u2013 especially in young children whose bodies and brains are still developing. And the nutrients give kids the stamina to stay focused."}
{"text": "This book introduces Earths water bodies, from streams to oceans. Bodies of water are everywhere. Some are small. Some are big. Let's explore Earth's different types of bodies of water! The Me Pregunto (I Wonder) series is perfect for young learners in prekindergarten through grade 2. These 16-page books give readers an accessible introduction to nonfiction reading. Color photographs and fun, factual examples will grab the attention of young readers and help strengthen reading comprehension skills."}
{"text": "Home > INT2 > Chapter 6 > Lesson 6.2.4 > Problem 6-84 Solve each quadratic equation below using any method you choose. Check your solutions. Use the Zero Product Property to solve this quadratic equation. Divide both sides of the equation by . Is this equation factorable? if not, use the Quadratic Formula? See part (b) for help. Start by setting the equation equal to"}
{"text": "Flapping-wing drones camouflaged with the bodies of taxidermy birds could help study flocks of wild birds or enable military spy missions, but they\u2019re not yet the most efficient flyers 14 February 2023 A project for incorporating dead birds into flapping-wing drones might enable new ways of stealthily snooping on wildlife \u2013 and possibly spying on people for military purposes. \u201cInstead of using artificial materials for building drones, we can use the dead birds and re-engineer them as a drone,\u201d says Mostafa Hassanalian at New Mexico Tech. Hassanalian and his colleagues have combined taxidermy bird parts with artificial flapping drone mechanisms to mimic the general appearance and motions of living birds more closely. They have done flight tests with two look-alike bird drones \u2013 one combining artificial bird body parts with a real pheasant \u2026"}
{"text": "Surface Area of Frustums A frustum is the part of a pyramid or cone between two parallel planes cutting it. If one of the planes is the base and the other is horizontal then the result is the shape shown (for a cone). The smaller cone top right and the original left are similar, so(1) The curved surface area of the original cone isand the curved surface area of the smaller is The difference between these is the curved surface area of the frustum. (above bottom right), (2) Rearranging (1) to giveandsubstituting into (2) gives Add on the top and bottom to give"}
{"text": "If an induction machine is run at above the synchronous speed it acts as If an induction machine is run at above the synchronous speed it acts as Induction Generator. When an induction machine is operated as a motor, it operates at a speed slightly below the synchronous speed, and the slip between the rotor speed and the synchronous speed produces the torque required to drive the load. If the rotor of an induction machine is driven at a speed above its synchronous speed, the slip becomes negative, which means that the rotor speed is greater than the speed of the rotating magnetic field produced by the stator winding. In this case, the machine operates as an induction generator, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy."}
{"text": "This 2D and 3D Shape Graphing Worksheets set is perfect for kids as young as kindergarten. The set comes both in printer friendly black and white version as well as a full color version (that is perfect for laminating and repeated use). This set focuses on both 2D shapes as well as 3D shapes, kids need to count the number of specific shapes and show their answer in a graph (up to 10). Become a member to get access to all our printable resources - purchase our Monthly or Yearly Membership plan. Already a member? Log In"}
{"text": "IEEE\u2019s 5G wireless initiative has the goal of serving many more users with much higher transmission speeds. But with the existing cellular bands tightly packed, where does all the required additional network capacity come from? In contrast with the traditional radio-spectrum management view of scarce capacity, where a finite amount of spectrum must be divided up among users, communication theorists see wireless capacity as virtually unlimited. Capacity can be increased indefinitely by going to ever smaller cells and higher frequencies that offer more bandwidth, while greater efficiency can be achieved with advanced signal processing and new spectrum-sharing policies. Among all these approaches, the greatest immediate impact would be achieved by moving to the higher frequencies in the millimeter range\u2014the region of 30 to 300 gigahertz, where bandwidth is available and plentiful."}
{"text": "A directory of useful objects found on the web for teaching Maths. Make a picture graph online. A worksheet to accompany this resources is available on MathsClass. 8 August 2009 Edit: 16 February 2014 Community created resources for this link: Content: Activity, Worksheet - Electronic, Worksheet - Print \u00b7 File type: PDF, Word \u00b7 2 files \u00b7 2 Feb 2013 \u00b7 by Simon Job Submit a correction to this link | Help align this link to The Australian Curriculum How have you used this link in your classroom? Share your teaching ideas or leave a review about this link. Sign in to leave a comment. There are no comments for this link."}
{"text": "Take some time exploring the audio and video making tools that you have learnt about in this course. - Take one tool and use it with your learners either by creating a resource to use with them, or for them to use the tool themselves. - Reflect on the process and the learning that took place. - What worked well, what worked not so well? Last modified: Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 2:00 PM"}
{"text": "Scotland is a country full of rich culture and colorful traditions. The citizens who live in Scotland are called the Scottish people. The siblings in this worksheet, Oliver and Alleen are trying to sew their own traditional Scottish attire. Ask your kids to help the brother sister duo to prepare their materials by checking the correct amount that represents each fraction. Help your kids count each of the cloth and check the correct fraction. Try Kids Academy for FREE! You'll be able to manage the favorite spreadsheets list. You\u2019ll be able to hide/mark the accomplished tasks. $ 1.99 / month $9.99 / month Note: You will not be billed until your free trial has ended and can cancel at any time. No strings attached. You are almost done! Follow these three easy steps below Choose a payment method Create an account Download the App"}
{"text": "Whats is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? Ms. Usha Ponnudurai PTSD is a condition that develops in some people after experiencing an event which is dangerous or life-threatening. Everyone will experience a range of reactions after traumatic event but most people will recover from these initial symptoms. However, those who continue to experience problems may be suffering with PTSD and may feel stressed or frightened even when they are not in danger."}
{"text": "Composed by William Bay. Children. Beginning. Book/CD/DVD Set. 48 pages. A popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. From the beginning, this method integrates chord playing with note reading. The student begins with simplified single-finger chord forms and strums as accompaniment to numerous well-known songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Includes a play-along recording and a full-length DVD. Written in standard notation. There are no reviews yet."}
{"text": "Many medieval heroes and villains are alive today: Thor, Loki, Beowulf, Joan of Arc, Richard the Lionheart, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Robin Hood, Arthur, Mordred, Hildegard of Bingen, Sylvester II. This course will investigate these real-life and literary figures, considering their construction in medieval texts, and their reconstruction through the ages. Extra Information: 3 hours. Course Weight: 0.50 Subject Code: ENGLISH This Course is Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages:"}
{"text": "Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. \u2013 At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians offload the first stage of the Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL rocket from the truck in which it was transported. NASA\u2019s Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, spacecraft will launch aboard the Pegasus XL in late 2012. IRIS will open a new window of discovery by tracing the flow of energy and plasma through the chromospheres and transition region into the sun\u2019s corona using spectrometry and imaging. IRIS fills a crucial gap in our ability to advance studies of the sun-to-Earth connection by tracing the flow of energy and plasma through the foundation of the corona and heliosphere, or region around the sun. Photo credit: NASA/Randy Beaudoin"}
{"text": "Bronfenbrenners Ecological Systems Theory (pages 11-18 in the textbook) - Apply the theory to your life or to the life of a child you know (preferably a child you know). - List each system (microsystem, mesosystem, macrosystem & exosystem) and determine people, organizations, policies, laws and customs that belong in each system. - Name specific people, places, organizations in your life or the life of a child you know. - Read the Case Study and answer the questions that follow."}
{"text": "top of page SS: The Road to Civil Rights is Long and Wide In this Participation in Government (12th grade course) unit, students will understand that Civil Rights should provide equal protection and opportunity under the law for ALL Americans, even when some groups resist. The unit culminates with a research project on civil rights movements (BLM, Equal Work, Equal Pay, Latinex, LBGTQ, Chicanos', Women, Transgender, Native American, and Disability groups, or another of students' choice). bottom of page"}
{"text": "Assign numbers 1 to 9 in the empty boxes so that in each 3x3 block, row and column all numbers from 1 to 9 are present without repetitions. The dotted lines indicate areas which also contain a non-repeating set of digits. These squares can be added together to produce the sums shown in the clues. Click on the numbers in the top right part of the screen to select the number. Click on an empty box to write the number. Click on a previous written number to delete it. LEAVE A REPLY"}
{"text": "Science- Tooth Decay In science we have been looking at the layers of teeth including the enamel, pulp and the dentin. We have then thought about what can cause tooth decay and have been looking at the effects of not caring for your teeth. This week we have been investigating, with eggshells which liquid is best for your teeth and causes the least amount of damage and decay. We have tested coke, water, vinegar, milk and orange juice and observing these over the upcoming week. Which one do you think will be the best?"}
{"text": "ENKELADOS (or Enceladus) was a Gigante who battled Athene in their war against the gods. When he fled the battlefield, Athene crushed him beneath the Sicilian Mount Aitna. However, according to other accounts, it was the giant Typhoeus who was buried beneath the volcano. Enkelados\u2019s name is derived from the Greek verb enkeleu\u00f4, meaning \u201cto urge on\u201d or \u201cto sound the charge.\u201d You must be logged in to post a comment."}
{"text": "The history of immigration to America is the history of our nation. During the 17th through the early 19th century, only a small number of newcomers ventured to the New World. However, by the 19th century, because of political and economic unrest in Western and Eastern Europe, there were mass migrations to America. The 20th century witnessed strong anti-immigration sentiment and quotas on immigrants were established. It was not until the mid 1960s that these quotas were removed and entry into the United States was based on family relationships and job skills. The 21st century has brought new concerns concerning those who want to reside in this country, and we are once again re-evaluating our immigration policies."}
{"text": "Agave syrup is a liquid sweetener 1.4 to 1.6 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar) derived from agave plants. Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index than sucrose, similar to that of fructose. Agave syrup itself is very high in fructose. Agave is not a significant source of antioxidants, containing far less than brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, and other alternative sweeteners. See: Fructose. Agave nectars typically contain more fructose than high fructose corn syrup, and are produced in a similar fashion to high fructose corn syrup via multi-stage chemical and physical conversion of the inulin-rich agave root. Energy bars, cookies, yogurt, granola, beverages The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Journal of the American Dietetic Association Agave, agave nectar"}
{"text": "Separation of powers Jump to navigation Jump to search |Separation of powers| The Separation of powers is a doctrine beloved of schools. Typically, government consists of separate legislative, executive and judicial branches. Since modern 'democratic' government is separated into separate branches, a dictatorship is not possible, since no branch can dictate to the others. Post 9-11, the executive branches of some governments are following the US lead and summarily overruling other branches. In any case, deep state networks render the separation of powers claim moot. The mass surveillance and blackmail carried out by spooks illustrate the vacuity of claims about separation of powers. |This is a page stub. Please add to it.|"}
{"text": "How good are your students now with adding and subtracting numbers correctly? You can use this worksheet to further engage their minds, and sharpen their reasoning skills. In this simple exercise, your students\u2019 task is simply to find the missing numbers in the fact families. Help them figure out the missing numbers, then circle the number that correctly completes the fact family pairs in this printout. Try Kids Academy for FREE! You'll be able to manage the favorite spreadsheets list. You\u2019ll be able to hide/mark the accomplished tasks. $ 1.99 / month $9.99 / month Note: You will not be billed until your free trial has ended and can cancel at any time. No strings attached. You are almost done! Follow these three easy steps below Choose a payment method Create an account Download the App"}
{"text": "I haven\u2019t been here (yet). Miguasha National Park The palaeontological site of Miguasha National Park, in south-eastern Quebec on the southern coast of the Gasp\u00e9 peninsula, is considered to be the world's most outstanding illustration of the Devonian Period known as the 'Age of Fishes'. Dating from 370 million years ago, the Upper Devonian Escuminac Formation represented here contains five of the six fossil fish groups associated with this period. Its significance stems from the discovery there of the highest number and best-preserved fossil specimens of the lobe-finned fishes that gave rise to the first four-legged, air-breathing terrestrial vertebrates \u2013 the tetrapods. [source]"}
{"text": "This cognitive moral dilemma lesson was originally written as a current events activity. It has been used since to discuss the power of former Presidents, and also tying past to present with a look at American foreign policy. It can also be used to discuss diplomacy powers, too. Carter\u2019s Dilemma asks students to consider what they would do if they had been President Carter as he attempted to negotiate a peaceful outcome with the Haitian government knowing that the Clinton administration was preparing to send in military forces. Please download and read our free Cognitive Moral Dilemma Teaching Guide to prepare for this teaching strategy. - Subject Areas: Social Sciences, Sciences, Humanities, Government - Materials Required: Whiteboard or display - Time Needed: Typically half or an entier class period"}
{"text": "(From \"android\") The robots of the Star Wars universe. While androids look somewhat human-like, Star Wars' droids are typically fashioned in the likeness of their creators or in a utilitarian design that stresses function over appearance. Droids are equipped with artificial intelligence, though some are naturally created smarter than others depending on the function they are designed to serve.\"Droid\" is a Lucasfilm Ltd. trademark. starwars.com. [\"A Guide to the Star Wars Universe\", Bill Slavicsek, 1994, Lucasfilm Ltd.] [Was George Lucas really the first to use the abbreviation (in 1977)?] Last updated: 2006-07-21 Dr. James H. Clark \u2666 DRM \u2666 droid \u2666 DROOL \u2666 drool-proof paper \u2666 drop cable Try this search on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Google, OneLook."}
{"text": "Definition \u2013 An institution is an organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose and is typically a formal legal entity. In the context of SUMP, public authorities are the lead institutions with specific responsibilities, resources and powers to carry out planning and implementation activities. Relevance to SUMP \u2013 A public authority takes the lead role in SUMP preparation, but should engage other institutions in plan preparation through participation and integration. In some cases, other institutions may be prepared to dedicate their own resources to SUMP development (see also governance). For example, charities/NGOs may assist with citizen participation processes and professional institutions may offer advice and technical support. Source: Oxford Dictionaries (online)"}
{"text": "Preparations allow adequate penetration or improve overall coverage. An edge joint can be welded on all sides, providing additional joint rigidity, but they could require post-weld grinding if the weld must be flush with the base material. Remember, the primary forces causing stresses in welded joints are tensile, compression, bending, torsion, and shear. Edge joints, especially square groove joints, are notoriously weak since the weld does not fully penetrate the joint thickness. Also, edge joints are more susceptible to corrosion and defects such as porosity, lack of fusion, and slag inclusion because of the overlapping parts."}
{"text": "Your ear has three main parts: outer, middle and inner. You use all of them in hearing. Sound waves come in through your outer ear. They reach your middle ear, where they make your eardrum vibrate. The vibrations are transmitted through three tiny bones, called ossicles, in your middle ear. The vibrations travel to your inner ear, a snail-shaped organ. The inner ear makes the nerve impulses that are sent to the brain. Your brain recognizes them as sounds. The inner ear also controls balance. A variety of conditions may affect your hearing or balance: Some ear disorders can result in hearing disorders and deafness."}
{"text": "Project-based learning (PBL) provides opportunities for students to actively engage in meaningful tasks. The purpose of PBL is to enhance our students\u2019 questioning, investigating and generic skills, develop positive values and broaden students\u2019 horizon through local and overseas excursions as well as through different interdisciplinary activities. The project is framed by an authentic problem to solve or a question to answer, and involves students making decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create. Students give, receive and use feedback to improve their process and products. They make their project work public by explaining, displaying and presenting to the community, including and beyond the classroom."}
{"text": "top of page Standing discreetly on a moorland hill in the village of Borve, this once spectacular fort has been in ruins since the 1700s. D\u00f9n Bhuirgh was built on a high elevation and anyone approaching from land or by sea would have been able to see it. This ancient broch was 30 feet in inside diameter and had walls of 11 feet. It was circular in plan and appears to have had 7 beehive cells in the thickness of the walls. It also had a large cell which was entered from the central area. In 1781, records show that it had fallen to ruins and was merely a pile of large stones, which did not match any of the stones which were quarried locally. Translation: Dun Borve - Broch (Iron Age). Borve, Isle of Lewis HS2 0RY, UK bottom of page"}
{"text": "Studying ADHD from Genes to the Brain Connectome Contributed by an NIH clinical trial participant. My 8-year-old nephew Luke has a sixth-grade reading level, while still in the third grade. Yet, he often struggles to finish his chores. He carries a timer in his backpack to keep himself on task. His school provides Luke with special assistance, including extra time for tests and repeated, detailed instruction. The challenges arise because Luke, like his mother Rebecca, has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)."}
{"text": "Mushrooms are classified as vegetables in the food world, but they are not technically plants. They belong to the fungi kingdom. Although they are not vegetables, mushrooms provide several important nutrients. The major morel producing areas in India are the hilly areas of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Morels grow naturally in temperate forests. Total production in India is estimated to be approximately 50 tonnes of dry morels annually all of which is exported except for some domestic consumption as gourmet restaurants. Be the first to review \u201cDried Morel Mushroom\u201d"}
{"text": "Publication Date: January 12, 2009 Source: Darden School of Business This note provides an introduction to supply chain management. The note examines the fundamentals of supply chain management and provides a framework for choosing the right supply chain to fit the product a company is making and the environment it is in. Using examples of companies such as P&G, Dell, Zara, Seven Eleven Japan (SEJ) the note describes how a successful supply chain strategy can provide companies with increased market share, reduced costs, and improved customer service. The note can be used as an introduction reading for courses focusing on supply chain management or in operations management courses that include a supply chain module."}
{"text": "A series combination of resistors involves a connection in which one end of a resistor connects to another end of the resistor and there is no other connection in between them. Circuit Diagram of Series Resistors The figure below displays three resistors in series configuration: Formula to Solve Series Resistors The total or equivalent resistance of series resistance can be calculated using the following formula: Req = R1 + R2 + \u2026 + Rn In case of three resistors: Req = R1 + R2 + R3 Series Resistors Solved Examples Find the equivalent resistance of two resistors of 5 and 10 ohms connected in series. Req = R1 + R2 = 5 + 10 ohms = 15 ohms"}
{"text": "Coronavirus/COVID-19 Response: Read information and updates Spirit and nature : the Saint-M\u00e9dard miracles in 18th-century Jansenism Jansenism, the view of the world as dark and fallen, enjoyed its heyday in 17th century Europe. Radner explores Jansenism and its response to purported miraculous events, exploring the interior logic and its implications for Christian pneumatology. This is a scholarly account of the miracles of Saint Medard as well as a \"a keen reading of Jansenism, its development, and its achievements in the midst of its failures\" The author shows how Janseniam \"ran aground theologically but also how Jansenism can help shape a theological future.\""}
{"text": "The Battle of Gettysburg From the opening shot at 7:30 a.m. on July 1, 1863, to 4 p.m. on July 3, when the last rebel assault was repulsed, the Union and Confederate forces reported an estimated 50,000 casualties in the Battle of Gettysburg. It was the bloodiest battle the country had yet seen. Upon whom the responsibility for the South\u2019s failure at Gettysburg rests has been widely debated, but five months after the epic battle, Confederate General Robert E. Lee admitted, \u2018I thought my men were invincible.\u2019 The fighting in the small Pennsylvania town marked a pivotal point in the Union\u2019s ascent to victory and helped decide the outcome of the Civil War. Image: Library of Congress"}
{"text": "Access to information is an essential tool in the fight against corruption. It increases accountability and transparency, and allows the identification and uncovering of corrupt practices. Information enables the public to participate in the scrutiny of government activities, and to have their rightful say in the development of anti-corruption policies and laws and to monitor their enforcement. As a core element of fighting corruption, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption requires states to make information available about their activities and to engage with civil society. This briefing outlines the obligations made by the Convention to States and offers guidance on how governments can implement these at a national level."}
{"text": "From about 4 mya to about 2.5 mya the fossil record contains evidence of at least two different types of confirmed hominins: the Gracile Group (Australopithecus afarensis in Central East Africa, Austrlopithecus africanus in South Africa and Australopithecus sediba in South Africa) and the Robust Group (Paranthropus aethiopicus in Central East Africa, Paranthropus boisei in Central East Africa and Paranthropus robustus in South Africa). In spite of their physical differences, these two groups appear to have shared the same regions for millions of years. What are the physical characteristics of each group? How did these two different types of hominins manage to inhabit the same general areas? Discuss habitat adaptations, food sources, habitat overlaps, climate fluctuations, group size, physical size and anything else that you think might help explain the evidence in the fossil record."}
{"text": "The education culture is adapting more and more electronic means of information to teach and learn different area. The inspiration behind the development of this software is to increase student interest in learning history by developing an interactive GIS application. The tool is mainly anticipated for the use of students of Helix High School. The tool provides the functionality to describe data related to \"Efforts made towards Globalism\" on a map with several geographical features. The tool also has external links to the internet for further reading, as well as a visually pretty GUI to help students to interact with it and learn history easily. Usage of this tool would help to motivate students to learn history related topic effortlessly, which usually students find a little bit mind-numbing."}
{"text": "\u014chinemutu was a Ng\u0101ti Whakaue village before the government laid out Rotorua on the other side of Pukeroa Hill. The Tamatekapua meeting house, on Te Papaiouru marae, is named after the captain of the Arawa canoe, which brought the tribe\u2019s ancestors from Polynesia. First opened in the centre of \u014chinemutu in 1873, the meeting house was demolished in 1939, but was rebuilt and reopened in 1943. Many of its carvings may be much older. An earlier Tamatekapua meeting house stood on Mokoia Island. The Kotahitanga (M\u0101ori parliament) met at \u014chinemutu in 1895. Ohinemutu, Mokoia Island & Lake Rotorua Photographers Card ID:"}
{"text": "Diu Indo-Portuguese differs considerably from its main lexifier language, Portuguese, with respect to the number of distance contrasts enforced in their demonstrative paradigms. The deictic space - which manifests itself in demonstratives as well as deictic locative adverbs - is organised with reference to the speech participants in a tripartite way in Portuguese (close to speaker + close to interlocutor + away from speaker/interlocutor), and a in bipartite way in Diu Indo-Portuguese (close to speaker + away from speaker). As far as demonstratives are concerned, then, Diu Indo-Portuguese distinguishes solely between the proximal es 'this' and the distal ik\u0259l 'that'. Source: Cardoso 2004-2008 Source: Cardoso 2009: 126"}
{"text": "Improving the process of de-silting can play a key role in the local agriculture. There are more than 45,000 irrigation ponds in the Telangana region that need to be periodically de-silted in dry seasons to maintain their water storage capacity. Better management of the de-silting process can provide rural employment, and improve storage of rainwater for use during the dry season. Also, silt can be used as a fertilizer to improve land productivity and reduce the environmental footprint of farming in the region. An interdisciplinary student project team of Dow Sustainability Fellows at the University of Michigan (U-M) identified a need for systematic planning to include de-silting best practices into mainstream agriculture."}
{"text": "Learning Activity 8 Instructions Topic: Behavioral Theory and Planning Model In this learning activity, you will choose a behavioral theory and planning model for use with your health promotion program. From all you have learned in this course, you should now feel comfortable in identifying a behavioral theory to guide your hypothetical program intervention. Choose one that is appropriate to your priority population and program purposes and explain why you selected it. In addition, choose an intervention planning model around which to frame your program. You do not have to plug in your program components to the framework but you must explain why you chose that model instead of others. Provide responses to this activity in a 250\u2013350-word paper. Two of the past learning activities included!"}
{"text": "Lesson which looks at the difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses in the context of work experience. Includes group task and individual activities. Pr\u00e1cticas Laborales - LESSON ON IMP & PRET TENSES Subject World Languages and Cultures \u2014 Spanish Grade Level Grades 9-12 Thank you very much, it is very clear and also very easy to use."}
{"text": "A blueprint is a reproduction of a technical drawing or engineering drawing using a contact print process on light-sensitive sheets. Introduced by Sir John Herschel in 1842, the process allowed rapid and accurate production of an unlimited number of copies. It was widely used for over a century for the reproduction of specification drawings used in construction and industry. The blueprint process was characterized by white lines on a blue background, a negative of the original. The process was not able to reproduce color or shades of grey. If you don\u2019t already have an account click the button below to create your account.Create New Account Want to receive push notifications for all major on-site activities?"}
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{"text": "Set in a medieval European village where three itinerant Jewish actors put God on trial to answer for His silence during a pogrom, a powerful drama considers historical and especially post-Holocaust issues surrounding faith. While interred in Auschwitz, Elie Wiesel witnessed a trial. While such things are not unusual, this trial was. It was unusual because of the defendant: God. God was tried for violating the covenant by turning his back in silence on the Jewish people in their greatest hour of need. God was tried in absentia, without anyone present being willing to take on the role of God\u2019s defense attorney. God was declared guilty, after which the \u201ccourt\u201d prayed. Contradiction? Perhaps. But this incident, which served as the inspiration for The Trial of God, is part of the long Jewish tradition of arguing with God."}
{"text": "Error correction (ECC) can have a very big impact on the longevity of an SSD, although few understand how such a standard item can make much difference to an SSD\u2019s life. The SSD Guy will try to explain it in relatively simple terms here. All NAND flash requires ECC to correct random bit errors (\u201csoft\u201d errors.) This is because the inside of a NAND chip is very noisy and the signal levels of bits passed through a NAND string are very weak. One of the ways that NAND has been able to become the cheapest of all memories is by requiring error correction external to the chip. This same error correction also helps to correct bit errors due to wear. Wear can cause bits to become stuck in one state or the other (a \u201chard\u201d error), and it can increase the frequency of soft errors. Although it is not widely Continue reading \u201cHow Controllers Maximize SSD Life \u2013 Improved ECC\u201d"}
{"text": "This Item SHIPS FREE anywhere in the USA St. Deborah was the Fourth Judge of the Israelites. Living in Ephraim, she was faithful and true, a prophetic voice of God during dark, sinful times. God spoke to Deborah to instruct Barak, the Israelites commander, to lead his army into battle against the Canaanites and their cruel general, Sisera. Barak refused to go into battle unless Deborah would go with him. She agreed but told him the glory of victory would be a women\u2019s. God was with the Israelites and scattered Sisera\u2019s army. Sisera fled to the tent of a woman named Jael, who killed him with a tent stake while he slept. Deborah herself glorified Jael in her famous \u201cSong of Deborah\u201d."}
{"text": "top of page The History Of Plasma Cutting Plasma use dates all the way back to world war II. The process of plasma is formed by charging gas with an electric current to insanely hot temperatures which creates what we call plasma. This massive amount of energy begins to break down the gas molecules, and the atoms split. Once the rapidly moving electrons collide with ions and electrons, a huge amount of energy is released creating plasma to cut through even the thickest steels at a crazy temperature of up to 45,000*F! bottom of page"}
{"text": "A clock is an instrument to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time. The word clock is derived ultimately (via Dutch, Northern French, and Medieval Latin) from the Celtic words clagan and clocca meaning \u201cbell\u201c. A silent instrument missing such a striking mechanism has traditionally been known as a timepiece. In general usage today a \u201cclock\u201d refers to any device for measuring and displaying the time.Watches and other timepieces that can be carried on one\u2019s person are often distinguished from clocks. \u041e\u0442\u0437\u044b\u0432\u043e\u0432 \u043f\u043e\u043a\u0430 \u043d\u0435\u0442."}
{"text": "How Plywood was Made? Plywood is spliced with log veneers and then pasted with glue. Different quality plywood can be distinguished according to the type of wood and the grade of glue. Let me introduce to you the general production process of plywood. Plywood production process: veneer finishing \u2192 bonding molding \u2192 pre-pressing \u2192 hot pressing \u2192 cutting \u2192 [\u2026] What is phenolic plywood? Phenolic plywood is made of phenolic glue. After two times of compression molding technology, it has super bonding strength, which comprehensively improves the smoothness, waterproofness and wear resistance of phenolic plywood. Turnover is high."}
{"text": "Zenith Meaning and Definition What is the definition Zenith? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Related sentences, Words starting with Zenith, Derivations, Synonyms, Antonyms, How to pronounce? Example sentences, Words ending with Zenith and more... How to pronounce: \u02c8zen\u026a\u03b8 1. The time at which something is most powerful or successful. Example sentences: \"Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire reached its zenith of influence\" 2. The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer. Example sentences: \"These objects reversed direction several times but maintained position in the sky more or less at the zenith.\" Keep in Mind Images related to Zenith Zenith in Other Languages..."}
{"text": "When the 28BYJ stepper is first powered up, its position is unknown. In addition, the motor does not rotate a specific angle per step; rather a full turn is often an unequal number of step pulses (e.g. it might take 2037.5 pulses per 360 degrees). Plus the motor gearbox can have indeterminate backlash. This positioning sensor / encoder enables: - The setting of an initial position when first powered up - The control of the motor\u2019s position during operation - Greater accuracy of positioning"}
{"text": "Vim is a terminal-based text editor specially tailored to programming. It is best known for its unique keyboard shortcuts and editing style. There are generally two choices when it comes to terminal-based text editors. You are free to choose whatever text editor you prefer, but because the course staff uses Vim exclusively and teaching two text editors is counter-productive, this course will focus only on Vim. - Command line program that teaches you Vim interactively - Learning Vim in 2014 - An excellent collection of articles that outline how to get the most out of learning Vim. - The Basics - Introduction of Vim\u2019s history, and suggestions for how to approach - Vim as Language - Teaches Vim as a language, a crucial paradigm to understand when Interesting, non-essential reads Reference and Next Level Vim usage Copyright \u00a9 2014, Great Practical Ideas in Computer Science."}
{"text": "The Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) is a small to medium sized songbird that can be found year round in all areas of the state of Maryland. The Cedar Waxwing east various berries or small insects and is usually perched in high trees; definitely not a walk along teh ground species. It is somewhat easily identified by color pattern and shape. Both males and females have the same grayish color on their back. The \u201cwaxwing\u201d name comes from the red tips on its wings and the yellow of its tail, giving the bird the appearance that it was dipped in wax. The Cedar Waxing also has a crest. The photo above was taken at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia, but I have seen the bird at Eastern Neck Island and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge as well."}
{"text": "This Which of You Is A Witch? lesson plan also includes: - Join to access all included materials Students gain comprehensive background knowledge of the Salem witch trials in preparation for reading Arthur Miller's The Crucible. They participate in a role-play activity designed to simulate a modern day witch-hunt. 160 Views 317 Downloads Start Your Free Trial Save time and discover engaging curriculum for your classroom. Reviewed and rated by trusted, credentialed teachers.Try It Free"}
{"text": "They are found in one very specific spot on Earth: southern and eastern Africa, from Kenya to Namibia. They prefer savannahs and plains, but they can be found in a variety of habitats, including dense bush and open woodland flood plains. Wildebeest herds are constantly on the search for food and are active day and night. They communicate through sight and smell, but are also very vocal. Blue wildebeest males can bellow loud enough that the sound travels up to 1.24 miles (2 kilometers). As territorial creatures, herds have a certain area they call their own. An average herd's territory encompasses almost 1 square mile (1.5 square kilometers)."}
{"text": "\u201cGreen coffee\u201d beans are coffee seeds (beans) of Coffea fruits that have not yet been roasted. The roasting process reduces amounts of a chemical called chlorogenic acid. Therefore, green coffee beans have a higher level of chlorogenic acid compared to regular, roasted coffee beans. Green Coffee extract Botanical Name : Coffee Arabica Origin : India Rate Per 1 lb : $20.65 Rate Per 1 kg : $45.49"}
{"text": "Why is There Something Rather Than Nothing? How Can a 6-Day Creation Event Last 14 Billion Years? Why was the Universe Created? Why are We Here? Why is the Universe Imperfect? How did Life Arise and Evolve? The Multiverse (Are There Many Universes?) Fermi's Paradox (Where are They?) Predestination (Why Are Many Called, but Few Chosen?) The Singularity (Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over?) The Star Trek Fantasy (Will Humans Colonize Space?) Is Information Discovered Or Created? Mathematical Proofs from Specified Complexity Language/Computer Coding Experience"}
{"text": "CONTEXTCreated in the Winter 2016 Game Design class (DESMA 157), taught by Eddo Stern MEDIUM3D Printing, laser cut acrylic, and Varathane-stained wood. PEOPLEAustin Yu : Game Designer 45 is a 1 vs. 1 board game that uses lasers and mirrors. Strategically position your mirrors in such a way that you can hit your opponent\u2019s Laser Piece. Each player can obtain shields and \u201ccharge\u201d up their laser by rolling the dice. Charges and shields determine how much damage is dealt and received. Lasers can be bounced, reflected and deflected using the mirrors. Mirror pieces that are hit in the rear white circle by an opponent\u2019s laser must be removed from play. A successful hit on a laser piece (whether from a fully charged laser or lack of shields from the victim) results in a victory for the attacker."}
{"text": "Was the Last Supper super-sized over time? Two Cornell University researchers (brothers, too) are studying the amount of food depicted in 52 of the best-known paintings of the Last Supper. Why? They wanted to know if the portions served at the meal had grown over time. Brian and Craig Wansink - one an eating behavior expert and the other, a religious studies scholar - indexed the sizes of the foods by the sizes of the average disciple's head and found that portion size, plate size, and bread size increased dramatically over the last 1,000 years. How much? The main courses, they said, grew by 69 percent, plate size by 66 percent and and bread size by 23 percent. The study's findings will be published in the April issue of the International Journal of Obesity and released in the online version of the journal today."}
{"text": "What You Need to Know About Female ACL Tears What is an ACL? The ACL is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or one of two crossing ligaments in the middle of the knee. Basically, the ligaments are soft tissue bands that stabilize the knee. The function of the ACL is to prevent the tibia from moving too far forward on the femur. What is an ACL tear? ACL tears are one of the more common knee injuries that people are aware of given that (relatively) high numbers of these injuries happen in professional and recreational sports. Most likely, you or someone you know has had an ACL injury. ACL tears commonly happen with cutting, pivoting, and jumping sports such as soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse, and volleyball."}
{"text": "Stone Collection: Volume 80 - Item 27 |Advanced Search||Online Archives||Help| 27. \u201cSlavery, in Its Principles, Development, and Expedients,\u201d Atlantic Monthly (May 1863): 627-40. Essay blaming the slave states for creating disunion by insisting on the extension of slavery into territories that were, by mutual agreement, to remain free. The author argues that it was not abolitionists who forced the issue, but slaveholders who continued to force their interests on the free states. \u201cEvery compromise we [the free states] made to them [the slave states] only stimulated their rapacity, heightened their arrogance, increased their demands.\u201d"}
{"text": "Essay on Pongal festival Pongal is also a harvest festival like Holi. But this is celebrated in south India mainly in the state of Tamilnadu.) On the occasion of.Pongal, cows are decorated and worshipped. Pongal is celebrated for three days. Pongal is celebrated in the month of January, at the time of rice harvesting in Tamil Nadu."}
{"text": "Wyoming gets its name from the Algonquin words for \"land of vast plains.\" After the Union Pacific Railroad reached the town of Cheyenne, the capital, in 1867, the population began to grow steadily in the Wyoming Territory, established in 1868. Wyoming was admitted as the 44th state in 1890. The constitution of the \"Equality State\" was the first in the world to grant voting rights to women. Wyoming was also the first state to elect a woman governor. People are spread out across the state in small farming and ranching towns, and millions of visitors come to enjoy the Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks each year. The state flower has the poetic name of Indian paintbrush. Wyoming is the smallest state in the Union in population."}
{"text": "An educational animation inspired by the experiences and words of children with epilepsy This animation was made with the help of children with epilepsy, using their experiences and words to help explain what the condition is and what it means to be diagnosed. It explains the diagnosis process, the variety of seizures, and talks about types of medication. Most importantly, it reminds children \u2013 they are not alone. The film was developed from the themes and findings of the \u2018Me and My Epilepsy\u2019 PhD study by Becky Black from The Muir Maxwell Epilepsy Centre (MMEC) at the University of Edinburgh, with the help of Jacob Capener."}
{"text": "- Hebrew Vocabulary Lists - \u05d7\u05b2\u05de\u05b5\u05e9\u05c1 \u05e2\u05b6\u05e9\u05b0\u05c2\u05e8\u05b5\u05d4 - chamesh esre How to say \"fifteen\" in Hebrew? What is the Hebrew word for fifteen? Learn the Hebrew translation for \"fifteen\" with Tobo English-Hebrew Picture Dictionary. What does \u05d7\u05b2\u05de\u05b5\u05e9\u05c1 \u05e2\u05b6\u05e9\u05b0\u05c2\u05e8\u05b5\u05d4 mean? Meaning of \u05d7\u05b2\u05de\u05b5\u05e9\u05c1 \u05e2\u05b6\u05e9\u05b0\u05c2\u05e8\u05b5\u05d4 is fifteen in English. Hebrew Translation for \"fifteen\" Download Tobo Hebrew now! Memorize most common Hebrew words. Learn with word games and word lists. Use flashcards to master frequently used, core vocabulary."}
{"text": "The theme is a lesson, real-world connection, or the message a reader gets from reading a story. It is usually not stated by the author and must be inferred by the reader. Today we will look at some examples of theme, read some stories and determine the theme, and compare theme and main idea through a sorting activity. Then you will complete some examples on your own. 1. 2. On slide 1, use your tool to sort the labels at the bottom of the page, into the correct column. Sort anything that is a THEME into the theme column. Sort anything that is a MAIN IDEA into the main idea column. 3. On slide 2, read the story and use your to highlight evidence in the text that will help you determine the theme. 4. Then use your tool to type out what you think the theme of the story is. 5. Make sure you are completing WOW Work!!! 6. when you are done. Standard to attach in Skills is RL.2"}
{"text": "Learn well, you will. - Show the Jawas which decimals are greater. - Multiply fractions to find out how many coins Han Solo has. - Play tic-tac-toe with the Jedi to practice rounding skills. Make learning an intergalactic adventure! From the creators of BRAIN QUEST\u00ac\u2020and from the iconic world of\u00ac\u2020Star Wars, 4thGrade Math\u00ac\u2020is 96 full-filled pages of curriculum-based exercises and activities. It reinforces key math skills, including multiplying large numbers, adding and subtracting fractions, using a protractor, geometry, and more. - All content aligns with national Common Core State Standards\u00ac\u2020 - Vetted by the award-winning teachers on the Brain Quest Advisory Board - Illustrated throughout with hundreds of\u00ac\u2020Star Wars\u00ac\u2020characters, creatures, planets, starships, and more"}
{"text": "Vasculitis should be suspected in patients with unexplained fever, weight loss, skin rashes; especially when associated with high ESR and CRP. The most common primary vasculitides in children are Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) and Kawasaki disease. Secondary forms of vasculitis and mimics should be excluded. For example- Infections (Herpes, Infective Endocarditis), Neurofibromatosis, Drug-Rash, Malignancies (Leukemias, Lymphoma), Post Radiation therapy, Hypercoagulable states (Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome), etc. A child with suspected vasculitis should be referred to a pediatric rheumatologist for further evaluation and treatment."}
{"text": "Author: Jens Blauert Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media Category: Technology & Engineering This book reports on the application of advanced models of the human binaural hearing system in modern technology, among others, in the following areas: binaural analysis of aural scenes, binaural de-reverberation, binaural quality assessment of audio channels, loudspeakers and performance spaces, binaural perceptual coding, binaural processing in hearing aids and cochlea implants, binaural systems in robots, binaural/tactile human-machine interfaces, speech-intelligibility prediction in rooms and/or multi-speaker scenarios. An introduction to binaural modeling and an outlook to the future are provided. Further, the book features a MATLAB toolbox to enable readers to construct their own dedicated binaural models on demand."}
{"text": "Financial Literacy Quiz for Students What\u2019s your financial literacy score? Take this test to find out how good you are at budgeting and managing your money! Even teens should learn financial literacy. It might sound like a complex subject, but financial literacy is really learning the basics of how money works in your life. Understanding financial concepts will give you the confidence to learn how to create a budget, manage debt, become independent, and even invest for the future. But it\u2019s not just learning about money for when you\u2019re older. Money smarts can mean getting the best deal on a cool new pair of sneakers or saving for your first car. Do you need a little help managing your cash or are you already a financial wiz? Ready to see how much you know? Take our financial literacy quiz for kids and teens to find out!"}
{"text": "On Monday, Dre B\u00e9langer\u2019s Form II French class read the book C'est quoi un r\u00e9fugi\u00e9 ? (What Is a Refugee?) by Elise Gravel. This book served as an introduction for developing empathy through reading. The class is currently learning about the lives of refugees, including Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank, and their tragic but inspiring journeys. This week, they are starting a research paper on a person of their choice, whether famous or not, who has had an inspiring journey. Each student will present their research to the class in the upcoming weeks. To conclude the unit, students will be visiting the Montreal Holocaust Museum."}
{"text": "To draw a straight line through a given point parallel to a given straight line. Let point A be the given point, and line BC the given straight line. It is required to draw a straight line through the point A parallel to the straight line BC. Take a point D at random on line BC. Join line AD. Construct the angle DAE equal to the angle ADC on the straight line DA and at the point A on it. Produce the straight line AF in a straight line with line EA. Since the straight line AD falling on the two straight lines BC and EF makes the alternate angles EAD and ADC equal to one another, therefore EAF is parallel to line BC. Therefore the straight EAF has been drawn through the given point A parallel to the given straight line BC."}
{"text": "This course aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of youth culture and youth work in global and local contexts. It explores different concepts of youth and their theoretical and ideological foundations, and discusses key themes in studies of youth culture including youth in society (e.g. citizenship, school-to-work transition, social inclusion and exclusion), youth cultural practice (e.g. subcultures, globalization, consumption and identity), and youth in community (e.g. democratic participation, youth and public space). The course furthermore examines approaches to youth work in contemporary societies, with emphases on reflective understanding of the problems and needs of today\u2019s youth, and critical appraisal of major youth work models. Current policy issues related to human rights and well-being of young people will also be discussed."}
{"text": "In 1810, there were nine Black people enslaved on the Staatsburgh estate in Dutchess County, NY. In 1910, the staff working inside Staatsburgh, now the Staatsburgh State Historic Site, was exclusively White and European \u2013 with only one documented Black resident in the entire hamlet. What happened? Staatsburgh\u2019s founder, Governor Morgan Lewis, enslaved people of African descent at Staatsburgh. Yet, when his great-granddaughter, Ruth Livingston Mills, lived at Staatsburgh at the turn of the 20th century, the staff was exclusively White and of European descent. At the same time, a free Black community was able to grow and thrive in the surrounding hamlet. [Read more\u2026] about Slavery, Segregation & Stattsburgh State Historic Site"}
{"text": "Photosynthesis ceases when leaves wilt, mainly because a. the chlorophyll in wilting leaves is degraded. b. accumulation of CO2 in the leaf inhibits enzymes. c. stomata close, preventing CO2 from entering the leaf. d. photolysis, the water-splitting step of photosynthesis, cannot occur when there is a water deficiency. This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above. Was this helpful? Master Water Potential with a bite sized video explanation from Jason Amores Sumpter"}
{"text": "GLOBAL (World Economic Forum/Pacific Media Watch): The World Economic Forum\u2019s Global Gender Gap Report 2016 has been published online. The report aims to understand whether countries are distributing their resources and opportunities equally between women and men irrespective to their incomes. This research has ranked 144 countries and measured the size of the gender inequality gap in four areas: \u00b7 Educational attainment \u00b7 Health and survival \u00b7 Economic opportunity \u00b7 Political empowerment Read the full report: Global Gender Gap Report 2016 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3"}
{"text": "Wed Apr 28 2021 Data Structure0 views A binary tree is an important type of structure which is characterized by the fact that any node can have at most two branches, there is no node with degree greater than two. The distinguish between the subtree on the left and on the right, whereas for trees the order of the subtree was irrelevant. Also a binary tree may have zero nodes. Thus a binary tree is really a different object than a tree. From a graph theory perspective, binary trees as defined here are actually arborescences."}
{"text": "Molokhia is a summer crop that does not tolerate frost. Start seeds indoors in April. Plant seeds 1/8\" deep. Germination happens faster at 80\u00b0F. Transplant outside into fertile, well drained soil in sunny location, after chance of frost has passed (after 5/21). Plant spacing 12-18\". Grows faster with irrigation and fertilization. After plants reach ~2' tall, harvest individual leaves or cut 6\" branches and strip the leaves off of the stems. Leaves are usually cooked but they can be eaten raw or dried. See Palestinian Molokhia recipe here. Allow seed pods to mature completely on plant, until brown and dry - ripe seeds inside should be blue-green (almost black) and angular. Open pods to remove seeds, then winnow to clean. Harvest seeds from as many plants as possible to preserve diversity."}
{"text": "Here is a shape for the D sharp / E flat minor guitar chord. This chord diagram uses one of the more common bar chord voicings. The lowest root note of this chord is the D# / Eb on the 6th fret of the 5th string. When a note can be called by more than one name, in this case D sharp or E flat, that note is said to be enharmonic. This can be a difficult bar chords to play. If you need more help on playing bar chords you can always go to the bar chord lesson page."}
{"text": "Browse Australian Curriculum (version 8.2) content descriptions, elaborations and find matching resources. Tools and resources Interpret data and information displayed in different formats to identify relationships and trends (ACHES034) Using an illustrated report from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this Teacher guide provides ten learning sequences that engage students in the analysis and interpretation of data about Australian imports and exports. Students: identify Australia's major exports and imports; investigate international trade ..."}
{"text": "Pollution is a human problem in the present and a problem in the future of human life. Household waste and industrial waste without adequate treatment then flow into waterways, rivers and coastal waters have a significant impact on flora and fauna in the water. Domestic waste, especially increasing Biological oxygen demand (BOD) can reduce dissolved oxygen, which causes anoxic conditions. The system dynamics approach was used by simulating time series data related to BOD pollution in waters from all provinces in Indonesia. Scenarios that can be done to reduce BOD are optimistic scenarios. In the optimistic scenario, it can improve the index by 0.28 while in the moderate scenario reduce the index by 0.15. In an optimistic scenario, 2045 is included in the good category."}
{"text": "The Natural Resources Conservation Service is reporting Colorado\u2019s snowpack at 76 percent of average statewide. The new data, released Dec. 28, indicates that the Rio Grande River Basin is the only region in the state where snowpack stands at 100 percent of average. The new numbers underscore worry across the state that light or even average winter snows will do little to raise the state from a chronic drought pattern that has intensified during the past two years. In Brief: Colorado snowpack at 76 percent statewide Independent, non-partisan journalism costs money. Please support Fresh Water News by making a donation now.Donate Don't miss our weekly news report. Sign up for Fresh Water News to get up-to-the-minute stories delivered to your inbox.Sign Up"}
{"text": "World History: Great Women Rulers in World History This extensive program examines the lives of women leaders and their effect in history. Share the triumphs and tragedies of fascinating women who led nations, fought in battle, and made life and death decisions for the sake of their people. Great Women Rulers in World History spans more than three thousand years and three continents. Biographies begin in ancient Egypt with Queens Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Medieval Rulers include Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. This program is a colorful and detailed perspective of history through the eyes of the women who helped shape it."}
{"text": "All about mindfulness What is mindfulness? Mindfulness simply means being aware of our experience. Read about the benefits and how to train it. What is (self-)compassion? Kindness and friendliness, both for yourself (self-compassion) and for others (compassion), are qualities you can train. Instead of managing on autopilot, mindful leadership trains you to respond more consciously and to respond with an open mind."}
{"text": "Leprosy is one of the world\u2019s oldest and most persistent diseases but the bacteria that cause it may also have the surprising ability to grow and regenerate a vital organ. Scientists have discovered that parasites associated with leprosy can reprogram cells to increase the size of a liver in adult animals without causing damage, scarring or tumors. The findings suggest the possibility of adapting this natural process to renew aging livers and increase healthspan--the length of time living disease-free--in humans. Experts say it could also help regrow damaged livers, thereby reducing the need for transplantation, which is currently the only curative option for people with end-stage scarred livers. Login Or Register To Read Full Story"}
{"text": "Perfect your mobile game by using the right development methodology. Having a successful mobile game development methodology begins with a clear storyboard. Creating the storyboard is a process of analyzing all the pieces that will go into your game and planning how you will develop them. After the storyboard is laid out you are ready to begin designing the user interface. The user interface involves understanding the user requirements and designing the visuals of the game. With a well-defined user interface you are then ready to begin the actual programming of the game. Running parallel to the programming is back-end development, in which a database of player\u2019s data is created in order to analyze the game. The last step is thorough testing of the finished game to uncover any problems or glitches."}
{"text": "Engines of the devil: why dieselisation of private automobile fleet should be banned - the case of Delhi This Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) monograph busted the myth that diesel is the fuel of the future and shows how harmful it is for the health. To understand the problem posed by diesel, it is necessary to understand the new information that has emerged over the last decade about its ill-effects. The first big finding come with air pollution experts discovering that diesel exhaust consists of 10-100 times more particles than petrol. More than that, experts soon began to realise that it is not the total quantity of particles that matters so much for public health as the size of the particles in vehicular exhaust."}
{"text": "American politician, 14th President of the United States (in office from 1853 to 1857) Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States (1853\u20131857), a northern Democrat who saw the abolitionist movement as a fundamental threat to the unity of the nation. He alienated anti-slavery groups by championing and signing the Kansas\u2013Nebraska Act and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act; yet he failed to stem conflict between North and South, setting the stage for Southern secession and the American Civil War.Read more on There are 20 more famous people who are born on the same day as Franklin Pierce. We're showing the top 4 most popular below but you can see the rest here. There are -1 more celebrities who are age 218 like Franklin Pierce. We're showing the top 4 most popular below but you can see the rest here. Sorry, no results found"}
{"text": "It wouldn't look out of place in a science-fiction film, but this robotic arm could be set to change the real lives of disabled people in Kenya. It was invented by David Gathu and Moses Kinyua and is powered by brain signals. The signals are converted into an electric current by a \"NeuroNode\" biopotential headset receiver. This electrical current is then driven into the robot's circuitry, which gives the arm its mobility. The arm has several component materials including recycled wood and moves vertically and horizontally."}
{"text": "2 November 2018 How do we get clean air for children? We all have the right to breathe clean air but children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of illegal and harmful levels of air pollution and need protecting. The Clean Air Parents\u2019 Network, supported by ClientEarth and the British Lung Foundation, is calling for the UK Government to fund emergency action to protect children from toxic air, where they learn and where they play. Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A on Wednesday 28th November to learn more about how air pollution is damaging children\u2019s health and how you can make a difference for young hearts and lungs. This event is supported by the Little House of Science."}
{"text": "Casting is a process in which solidifying metal is extracted through an open ended mold fitted with a cooling unit. Heat is extracted and the metal exist the mold as a solid with a constant cross section. It allows lower cost production of metal sections with better quality, due to finer control through automation of the casting process. Generally a saw is set up after the withdrawal rolls, in order to cut the casting at constant lengths. The castings are semi-finished products, which are further processed in extrusion, drawing, rolling or machining operations."}
{"text": "The U.S. helium reserve in Amarillo, Tex., controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, accounts for 30 percent of the world\u2019s helium. But a current Senate Bill calls for the reserve to continue selling helium, even if it risks running out by 2018. Helium is a common inert gas, but for commercial purposes it\u2019s usually generated as a byproduct from natural gas mining. But because the recession has caused a slowdown in natural-gas production, helium markets are facing a shortage; more plants will coming online by the end of 2012 in Qatar, Russia and Wyoming, but not in time to ease the current crisis. (VIDEO: Earth Is Running Out of Helium) Next MRI Machines"}
{"text": "(Science: botany) A cereal grass (triticum vulgare) and its grain, which furnishes a white flour for bread, and, next to rice, is the grain most largely used by the human race. Of this grain the varieties are numerous, as red wheat, white wheat, bald wheat, bearded wheat, winter wheat, summer wheat, and the like. Wheat is not known to exist as a wild native plant, and all statements as to its origin are either incorrect or at best only guesses. Buck wheat. (Science: botany) The grain weevil. The rice weevil when found in wheat. Origin: OE. Whete, AS. Hwte; akin to OS. Hwti, D. Weit, G. Weizen, OHG. Weizzi, Icel. Hveiti, Sw. Hvete, Dan. Hvede, Goth. Hwaiteis, and E. While. See White."}
{"text": "Addition questions of 3- or 4-digit numbers which include hundredths. Algorithm is vertical but some questions are presented horizontally requiring students to rewrite the question vertically to solve. Recognise that the place value system can be extended to tenths and hundredths. Make connections between fractions and decimal notation Add and subtract decimals, with and without digital technologies, and use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers Not your curriculum? Click here to change this selection"}
{"text": "What lectures do you need in English? Blog Hits: 664 Take part in our survey! Write in the comments which engineering lessons you would be interested to see These can be such topics: - basics of calculation of building structures - mathematics for engineers - basics of material resistance - design of wooden structures Or more specific questions: - how to determine the wind load according to Eurocode? - how to model a foundation in Tekla Structures? - how to calculate the LVL beam according to Ontario Building Code?"}
{"text": "HSAB concept is an initialism for \"hard and soft (Lewis) acids and bases\". Also known as the Pearson acid-base concept, HSAB is widely used in chemistry for explaining stability of compounds, reaction mechanisms and pathways. It assigns the terms 'hard' or 'soft', and 'acid' or 'base' to chemical species. 'Hard' applies to species which are small, have high charge states, and are weakly polarizable. 'Soft' applies to species which are big, have low charge states and are strongly polarizable. Read article on Wikipedia"}
{"text": "A metal and an element in the periodic table. Like copper and gold, pure silver is very soft, so is often mixed with other metals to make it stronger. The most common silver alloy used in jewelry is sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Silver wire and sheets can also be hardened by being hammered. Sterling silver jewelry may be plated with a very thin coat of fine silver to give it a shinier finish. Silver is often mixed into colored gold alloys to make them paler and harder. Explore more Metals:Alloy Base Metal Brass Bronze Cobalt Copper Gold Platinum Silver Sterling Silver Titanium Vermeil If you purchase through these links, we may receive a small commission. Disclosure"}
{"text": "- The paper discusses a panoramic vision system for autonomous-navigation purposes. It describes an economic PC-based method for integrating data from multiple camera sources in real time. The views from adjacent cameras are visualized together as a panorama of the scene using a modified correlation-based stitching algorithm. A separate operator is presented with a particular slice of the panorama matching the user's viewing direction. Additionally, a simulated environment is created where the operator can choose to augment the video by simultaneously viewing an artificial three-dimensional (3-D) view of the scene. Potential applications of this system include enhancing quality and range of visual cues, and navigation under hostile circumstances where direct view of the environment is not possible or desirable. 2006 IEEE."}
{"text": "Seasonal allergies (or hayfever) occur during certain seasons, specifically spring, summer and fall. They arise from exposure to pollens and molds. Symptoms may include: - Itchy nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes and ears - Runny nose - Watery eyes Allergy testing can be performed to determine your allergic triggers, with teaching on avoidance of these triggers."}
{"text": "What Does Neurotoxins Mean? Neurotoxins are substances that are poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue and do damage to the body's central nervous system. Neurotoxins inhibit the function of neurons, which are found within the brain and the nervous system. Neurotoxins travel along the axis cylinders of the motor nerves and into the brain. Safeopedia Explains Neurotoxins Neurons are crucial for a number of tasks, from simple things like swallowing to higher brain functions. Prolonged exposure to neurotoxins, therefore, can cause serious problems. Neurotoxins are usually absorbed through digestion. Exposure to neurotoxins can cause dizziness, nausea, loss of motor control, paralysis, difficulty with vision, seizures, and strokes, as well as long term motor problems and psychological issues such as dementia. Examples of neurotoxins include lead, aluminum, mercury, and drinking alcohol."}
{"text": "Germany - 2 Euro Colored 2019, 30 years of fall of the wall Value: 2 Euro On November 9, 1989, this milestone marked the end of the Cold War and heralded the end of decades of international tensions. At the European level, it was the first step towards the reunification of one of the main countries of the European Union. The European Union then welcomed 16 million new citizens in just one year, which had a structural and economic effect equivalent to that of the accession of a new country."}
{"text": "HWA held its first augural World Book Day 2021 on 23 April 2021 in an effort to cultivate students who not only have strong literacy skills but also a true love of reading and learning. As part of HWA\u2019s reading literacy programme, one of our major goals for the event is to expose students to new books and authors and provide students the opportunity to share what they are reading. The World Book Day celebration was a perfect way to celebrate all things literature related! The Reading Tic Tac Toe grid activity challenged the students, during their term break, to read in different languages and took them on oral, listening and speaking adventures as they found new ways to relate to the texts. Our creative students also took the time to dress as their favourite book characters and enjoyed their time in the Starbooks Cafe, toasting their newfound knowledge!"}
{"text": "Illustrations from the paper 'On the Fossil Flora of Bovey Tracy' written by Heer Oswald, professor of Botany and Director of the Botanical Gardens in Zurich and presented by Sir. Charles Lyell FRS, the notorious author Principles of Geology. The resulting article was published in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society the following year. The document relates to Oswald's findings in the town of Bovey Tracy, Devon, South England where he discovered ca. 50 species of fossilized plants embedded in the valley's stratigraphy. The drawing is captioned with pencil annotations and lists 18 of the botanical species found."}
{"text": "< Back to the Local Fossils album Pronounced \u2013 E-ki-noid Meaning of name \u2013 Greek is \u201cEchinos\u201d \u2013 meaning \u201cHedgehog\u201d Group \u2013 Echinoids, Echinoderms Age \u2013 Cretaceous, around 100 million years old Sea urchins are still alive today and are related to starfish and sea lillies. These creatures would have lived on the Cretaceous seafloor. These fossils have been preserved in flint and chert which can make them hard to spot on the beach. Sea urchins are from a different layer of rock than most of the other fossils of Charmouth. They originate from the Gault and Upper Greensand which is around 100 million years old. Go to our local seashore life page to find out more about the sea urchins that are alive on our shores today. Also check out our Facebook page for recent finds and news from the Centre."}
{"text": "Interpreting the Evidence Children Play Baseball in Central Park, New York City, c. 1900 Suggested Teaching Instructions Boys playing baseball in Central Park, New York City, c. 1900. Central Park had no playgrounds when it was first constructed. Whole families would gather at the park on Sunday afternoons, and the children had to make their own play areas. What do people do with their free time? Check for Understanding Describe what is happening in the photograph and compare it to how you spend your free time. Write about how baseball equipment, clothing, and rules have changed since the early 1900s. Math: Create your own baseball cards, including the statistics on the back. Science: Find out how baseballs are made. Find out what bats are made of. English Language Arts: Research the lives of some famous New York baseball players."}
{"text": "A Brief History of Veterans Day Veterans Day is held on November 11th, and that date is fast approaching. For many, it is just another opportunity to go out and party. These people often times fail to realize the significance of the holiday. It is far more than an excuse to get an extra day off from work or to go out and drink too much. Veterans Day is a day to honor all military veterans who have ever served in the armed forces. This is not to be confused with Memorial Day, which is day meant to honor those who died while serving in the armed forces. Veterans Day was officially made into a national holiday on May 26th, 1954 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill into law. The bill to establish Veterans Day as a national holiday was proposed by Ed Rees, a US Representative from Kansas. Before Veterans Day ..."}
{"text": "B Flat Minor Chord Notes and Intervals of the B Flat Minor Guitar Chord The B Flat Minor Chord consists of the notes B\u266d, D\u266d, and F. |Intervals||Root||Minor 3rd||Perfect 5th| B Flat Minor Guitar Chord Diagrams The chord diagrams below show the notes, intervals, and fingerings across multiple voicings of the B Flat Minor Chord."}
{"text": "The Young Adventurer's Guide to (Almost) Everything 45 step-by-step, illustrated activties that teach kids everything from how to see like an owl to build the world's coolest fort from sticks. (ages 8-12) Calling all adventurers! Want to know how to build a fort from nothing but sticks? Or find your way through the forest? This survival guide is your ticket to getting down and dirty in nature and learning to make the coolest things with your own two hands. Look inside to learn how to: \u2022 Use a knife without bleeding \u2022 Sleep in the woods without freezing \u2022 Escape a bear without getting eaten \u2022 Poop in the woods without falling down \u2022 Find your way home without a GPS \u2022 Eat bugs without throwing up \u2022 And so much more! Books - The Young Adventurer's Guide to (Almost) Everything"}
{"text": "Users have a preconceived opinion of how things work MENTAL MODEL DEFINITION A mental model is an explanation of someone\u2019s thought process about how something works in the real world. It is a representation of the surrounding world, which might be accurate or not. What users believe they know about your product changes how they use it."}
{"text": "1. Sand casting process This process of sand casting is a more traditional process, which is a casting method for producing castings in sand. Generally steel, iron and most non-ferrous alloys are more suitable for casting with this technology. In particular, some tools with complex shapes, especially with complex cavities, are manufactured by sand casting. It has the advantages of wide adaptability and low cost. 2. Investment casting in metal sand casting The process of investment casting is a relatively new type of metal casting process. The advantage of this process casting product is that the dimensional accuracy is relatively high, and the disadvantage is that the surface is rough. But alloys can be cast without restriction, that is, the cost is relatively high, and it is mainly used for processing small parts, such as turbine engine blades."}
{"text": "I need support with this Social Science question so I can learn better. Imagine that you are a visitor from another planet. All you know about male-female gender roles and behavior you learned from a music video. 1.Analyze the music videos. 2. Identify the gender roles portrayed in the video. What are the roles for men and what are the roles for women? 3. Discuss the gender behaviors of the males and females in the video. Are the gender behaviors of the males and females affected by whether the singers are male or female? 4. Discuss the power dynamics (who has the power? who doesn\u2019t? is anyone portrayed as an object?). 5. Your 3-4 page typed paper should be error free and answer each question posed. 6. You should cite at least 3 credible sources of support using APA documentation style. You will need a reference page."}
{"text": "A resource for families: How to Avoid Harmful Tobacco Products Most people who use tobacco \u2013 including cigarettes, e-cigarette (vaping) devices or chewing tobacco \u2013 started as teenagers. That\u2019s why it is important to protect children early in life from exposure to tobacco products. The Campaign for Dental Health and the Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence of the American Academy of Pediatrics are pleased to offer this new resource for families on How to Avoid Harmful Tobacco Products. Tobacco users are at higher risk of oral cancers, periodontal disease, and tooth loss. Children exposed to tobacco smoke have higher rates of dental caries. Access and share this new resource today!"}
{"text": "Internment means putting a person in prison or other kind of detention, generally in wartime. During World War II, the American government put Japanese-Americans in internment camps, fearing they might be loyal to Japan. Internment usually doesn\u2019t involve a trial, so you're being held because someone thinks you might be dangerous, but there\u2019s no proof. The internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II is now widely considered to have been a terrible mistake, in that the citizens who were detained \u2014 some for as long as four years \u2014 were not traitors, but loyal Americans, and their internment caused them considerable emotional and economic hardship. Internment comes from the Latin internus, \u201cinward.\u201d Close your vocabulary gaps with personalized learning that focuses on teaching the words you need to know."}
{"text": "A small genus of evergreen trees and shrubs, natives of New Zealand, Tasmania, New Caledonia, China, and Chile. Leaves digitately compound, trifoliolate or reduced to a single leaflet. Some New Zealand species go through a juvenile phase in which the leaves are markedly different from those of adult plants; the most notable instance \u2013 P. crassifolius \u2013 is treated below. Flowers in compound umbels, or in umbels arranged in the form of a panicle or raceme; pedicels jointed. Calyx entire or toothed. Petals five, valvate. Stamens five. Ovary with two to five locules. Styles two to five, more or less connate. Fruit fleshy, subglobose or compressed. Pseudopanax, as here understood, includes species previously included in Nothopanax and Neopanax (see: W. R. Philipson, N.Z. Journ. Bot., Vol. III (1965), pp. 333-8; H. H. Allan, Fl. N.Z., Vol. I (1961), p. 433)."}
{"text": "Hand dyed shibori dupattas and sarees in silk/cotton In Japan, the earliest known example of cloth dyed with a shibori technique dates from the 8th century. There are an infinite number of ways one can bind, stitch, fold, twist, or compress cloth for shibori, and each way results in very different patterns. Each method is used to achieve a certain result, but each method is also used to work in harmony with the type of cloth used. Therefore, the technique used in shibori depends not only on the desired pattern, but the characteristics of the cloth being dyed. Sorry, there are no products in this collection."}
{"text": "BARRED OWLStrix varia Conservation Status: Low Risk / Least Concern Common due to their ability to adapt and live with people. Grey-brown with white edges and a grey-white facial disc Up to 18 years (most die within the first year) Up to 23 years Forests and woodlands Small mammals up to the size of a rabbit, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates Monogamous; solitary for most of the year, except during the breeding season. Nocturnal hunters. Very vocal species. 1. Have a 9-syllable call. 2. Cavity nesters, but will also use empty hawk, crow, and squirrell nests. 3. During incubation of eggs, the female incubates while the male hunts for her."}
{"text": "Motivation: Theory, Research, and Application / Edition 6 by Herbert L. Petri EBOOK PDF Instant Download Table of Contents 1. Conceptualizing and Measuring Motivation. 2. Genetic Contributions to Motivated Behavior. 3. Physiological Mechanisms of Arousal. 4. Physiological Mechanisms of Regulation. 5. Learned Motives: Classical, Instrumental, and Observational Learning. 6. Incentive Motivation. 7. Hedonism and Sensory Stimulation. 8. Cognitive Motivation: Expectancy-Value Approaches. 9. Cognitive Motivation: Social Motivation and Consistency. 10. Cognitive Motivation: Attribution Approaches. 11. Cognitive Motivation: Competence and Control. 12. The Emotions as Motivators."}
{"text": "top of page Educate through live, virtual, or at-home STEM activities Women in STEM educates students on the different areas within STEM. List of Activites Activities are avaiable in a live, virtual, or at-home format! For more details and to set up a presentation and activity contact Cassie! NGSS or Next Generation Science Standards help students build a cohesive understanding of science overtime and are adopted by the California Department of Education. NGSS are broken up into three parts: crosscutting concepts, science and engineering practices, and core ideas. The worksheets below align with the NGSS and are available for teachers, students, and parents! bottom of page"}
{"text": "Oh The Grand Old Duke Of York Poem with Lyrics Oh the grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men, He marched them up to the top of the hill And he marched them down again. And when they were up, they were up, And when they were down, they were down, And when they were only halfway up, They were neither up nor down. \u201cThe Grand Old Duke of York\u201d is a famous children's nursery poem in English. The poem is also known as \u201cThe Noble Duke of York\u201d. The lyrics of the poem bring out an historical character which is connected with one of the Grand Dukes of York. It was first published in the year 1642. Nursery Rhymes with Lyrics:"}
{"text": "Strengthen Your Immune System Vaccinations may boost resistance, but cures for virus-based illnesses like the flu don\u2019t exist. So, keep your immune system \"tuned\"\u2014it\u2019s the only one you\u2019ve got! Boost your immune system with: - adequate sleep, - getting recommended vaccinations, - eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, - getting recommended exercise, - washing your hands and maintaining good hygiene, - avoiding smoking and heavy alcohol use (or getting evaluated for addictive illness if you struggle with these issues), and - maintaining a healthy weight. The immune system becomes less efficient with age. Examine gaps in your immune system maintenance plan, and talk to your EAP, medical doctor, or health/wellness adviser to overcome roadblocks. It may be a first step to a longer life. Keith Stein |"}
{"text": "Why Walnut Wood? Walnut wood is a valuable hardwood because of its resilience, grain, and hue. The exciting thing about walnut wood is that it lightens with age! Over the years, natural walnut wood develops a lustrous patina and is the only dark-brown domestic wood species. Although there are many varieties of walnut trees, just a handful are native to North America. Of them, the Eastern Black Walnut, also called the American Black Walnut or American Walnut, is the one typically used for woodworking."}
{"text": "Common Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) Often used as a cover crop, buckwheat is also a highly sought after nectar source for bees and many other pollinators. We sow in late August or early September after our garlic has been harvested. As a green manure crop it can be cut and worked in to the soil in less than 6 weeks. One packet contains 500 seeds which is enough to sow an entire 4' x 8' bed. Grown on our North Mountain farm in Nova Scotia. 70 - 80 days to maturity (seed) 500 seeds per packet $3.95 Planting Instructions: Scatter seeds on a well packed soil bed at roughly 2-3\" spacing between and lightly rake and work into soil. Sow at 45 lbs per acre on larger plots. Can be seeded in late spring or late summer."}
{"text": "Peritoneal space or pouch formed between the rectum and the uterus in the female human body. In humans, the pouch of Douglas is the female counterpart of the rectovesical excavation in males. This space is used in end-stage renal failure dialysis where the tip of the catheter is placed. Word origin: named after the Scottish anatomist Dr James Douglas who extensively explored this region of the female body. - Patrick-Douglas bursa - Ehrhardt-Cole recess - rectouterine pouch - Douglas cul-de-sac - Douglas space - Douglas cavity - Douglas pouch Compare: rectovesical excavation."}
{"text": "La structure de la ville occup\u00e9e de J\u00e9richo en Cisjordanie remonte au VIIIe si\u00e8cle et pr\u00e9sente l\u2019un des plus grands sols en mosa\u00efque au monde. Hisham\u2019s Palace is an Umayyad castle dated to the mid-eighth century and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the occupied West Bank. It was built during the rule of the Umayyad Caliph Hisham ibn Abdul Malik (724-743 CE) in the city of Jericho and is notable for its intricate structural design and elaborate interiors, which borrows from the region\u2019s pre-Islamic Byzantine rulers. The palace, which features one of the world\u2019s largest floor mosaics, was used by the Umayyads as a resting place during the winter months. LINK TO ARTICLE"}
{"text": "Staph epidermidis thrive as Gram-positive cocci in clusters. -They are Coagulase-negative. Catalase-positive. -Coagulase negative Staph are the most common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections -They reside on the human skin and can enter the bloodstream at the site of intravenous catheters -They cause pyogenic infections on prosthetic implants such as heart valves, pacemakers, and hip joints St-Treatment: Vancomycin plus either rifampin or an aminoglycoside."}
{"text": "Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is a common iron oxide compound with the formula, Fe2O3 and is widely found in rocks and soils. Hematite crystals belong to the rhombohedral lattice system which is designated the alpha polymorph of Fe2O3. It has the same crystal structure as corundum (Al2O3) and ilmenite (FeTiO3). With this it forms a complete solid solution at temperatures above 950 \u00b0C (1,740 \u00b0F). Read article on Wikipedia"}
{"text": "- Child is normal at birth but becomes susceptible to infections etc. - Life threatening condition \u2013 average survival age 30 - Diabetes is a common complication in adulthood A condition where the lungs and pancreas produce abnormally thick mucus and the body sweats excess salt. Physiotherapy \u2013 usually twice a day to loosen the mucus in lungs Drugs \u2013 to control infections People who can help This is an IT education project called Cyber Campus which provides students with computers at home, connections to Internet and learning software. They will follow a modular course leading to a recognised IT qualification."}
{"text": "Programs & Courses EREC 230 - Water Fundamentals The progression of water through the hydrologic cycle affects all people and most scientific disciplines. Many issues involving contaminants within the environment, also involve the water cycle in some way (surface water, soil water, groundwater). In this course students will learn the components of the hydrologic cycle, precipitation, snow processes, evapotranspiration, infiltration and soil water, surface runoff, and groundwater. Additionally, students will be introduced to river processes, channel hydraulics, forest hydrology, wetlands, surface water quality concerns and contaminant hydrogeology. Analytic skills regarding quantitative and qualitative hydrologic data will be enhanced through lab exercises, field trips and class assignments."}
{"text": "\u2018Illustrated Bible Poems\u2019 is a poetic children\u2019s book that brilliantly recognizes the Afro-Asiatic context of the Biblical Story. This hardback contains 34 Bible stories set to rhyme. And each story is accompanied by a full-page watercolor illustration. Images play a major role in the development of a child\u2019s faith and worldview, especially around the topic of race. \u2018Illustrated Bible Poems\u2019 recognizes the culture and ethnicity of the biblical world and helps us accomplish the much need work of \u2018Changing the Visual Landscape.\u2019 Consider the I.B.P. Sunday School Package for your local congregation (includes book, art prints, and audiobook). Link will re-direct to another website for purchase"}
{"text": "Following our learning about shapes this week we have been shape detectives and found lots of different shapes everywhere! We found circles, triangles, squares, rectangles and even a few hexagons in our classroom and counted the number of sides and corners. We went outside and found lots more. They were everywhere! We even found some different shapes when we had snack!"}
{"text": "A device made of four spikes so that one spike always pointed up. It was particularly used for injuring horses. Related term(s): None Contributor(s): Alan Chanter List medieval glossary terms alphabetically: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z"}
{"text": "electric drone AT2303 have small permanent magnets made from iron and cobalt alloys. Using special alloys in the magnets makes them able to be smaller and lighter. Lithium-ion batteries are currently used to power drones as theweight to power storage ratio is better than any other battery. Efficiency wise, brushless motors are typically 85-90% efficient whereas a brushed DC motor is 75-80%. Windings are present on the rotor for a brushed motor as compared to in a stator for a brushless motor. he selection of an electric FPV Drone Motor has an enormous influence on the flight characteristics of the multicopter. Tiny variations in the construction of a motor result in significant impacts regarding the weight, responsiveness and total power of the multicopter. Contact: Fly Dragon Drone Tech. Email: export at dronefromchina.com Add: NO. 9 Dayu Road PiDu distric, ChengDu 611730, China"}
{"text": "Enviros applaud Trump for critical habitat proposals for 12 species of endangered corals In a long-awaited move from the Trump administration, the US has proposed critical habitat protections for twelve coral species in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. The rules would protect over 6,000 sq miles (nearly 16,000 sq km) of critical coral habitat. The rules cite climate change as the most severe threat to all 12 coral species across their range. Impacts of the climate crisis include ocean acidification, which hinders the ability of corals to grow, and ocean warming, which causes corals to expel the algae living in their tissues in a phenomenon known as coral bleaching. Fishing and land-based pollution have also contributed to the species\u2019 decline."}
{"text": "Algebra basics (ASL) Solving similar triangles: same side plays different roles Sal finds a missing side length in a problem where the same side plays different roles in two similar triangles. Created by Sal Khan. Want to join the conversation? Do you understand English? Click here to see more discussion happening on Khan Academy's English site. No posts yet."}
{"text": "Developmental milestones are behaviours or physical skills seen in infants and children as they grow. Head control, rolling over, crawling, walking, playing, and talking are some of those milestones. The milestones are different for each age range. The developmental wheel shows the milestones from birth to 3 years. One side tells you what to watch out for at each stage while the other side gives you tips on how you can stimulate your child. The developmental wheel can be purchased for 300 Ksh per piece and is available in English and Kiswahili. The proceeds go towards supporting children with special needs from low income families in our projects. E-mail us at [email protected] if interested."}
{"text": "By Harold McGee Beginning around 1985, a hitherto minor bacterium called Salmonella enteritidis was identified as the culprit in growing numbers of food poisonings in continental Europe, Scandinavia, Great Britain, and North America. Salmonella can cause diarrhea or more serious chronic infection of other body organs. Most of these outbreaks were associated with the consumption of raw or lightly cooked eggs. Further investigation demonstrated that even intact, clean, Grade A eggs can harbor large numbers of salmonella. In the early 1990s, U.S. health authorities estimated that perhaps one egg in 10,000 carried this particularly virulent form of salmonella. Thanks to a variety of preventive measures, the prevalence of contaminated eggs is now much lower\u2014but it\u2019s not zero."}
{"text": "Carbon monoxide alarms Carbon monoxide alarms are designed to monitor rooms for the presence of only carbon monoxide (CO). They are the only effective devices that can detect this dangerous gas. They do not detect any gases other than carbon monoxide. They cannot be used as or substitute for smoke detectors."}
{"text": "The Pulse Sensor is a plug-and-play heart-rate sensor for Arduino. It can be used by students, artists, athletes, makers, and game & mobile developers who want to easily incorporate live heart-rate data into their projects. It essentially combines a simple optical heart rate sensor with amplification and noise cancellation circuitry making it fast and easy to get reliable pulse readings. Simply clip the Pulse Sensor to your earlobe or finger tip and plug it into your 3 or 5 Volt Arduino and you're ready to read heart rate! The 24\" cable on the Pulse Sensor is terminated with standard male headers so there's no soldering required. Of course Arduino example code is available as well as a Processing sketch for visualizing heart rate data."}
{"text": "About exams and notes A couple of times my German speaking students have told me, \u201cIn the exams, I got a good note in English\u201d. At first I got confused. I wanted to ask, \u201cSo who wrote you a note during an exam? What was written on this note?\u201d Then I understood the reason for their confusion. Die Note and note are false friends. The German nouns die Note or die Zensur are translated as the mark or the grade in English, or more generally exam results. The English word note has many different meanings. It can mean a musical symbol, or a short and informal written communication, just like the one above. Another example of false friends is eventuell \u2013 eventually. For more tips on false friends check out our future blog entries. We hope you enjoy our blog. If so, please share it on a social media platform of your choice!"}
{"text": "The Trees Need Your Help The Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), formerly known as the Gypsy Moth, is a non-native and invasive insect in Ontario that defoliates forests. Last summer the moth population surged, causing widespread damage. It is back, and doing harm to trees in Champlain Park, including the heritage bur oaks. The City has provided the community environment team with burlap, string and instructions for how you can protect trees on your property and in our public spaces such as the Park. Please contact Daniel Buckles if you want to protect a tree, and make arrangements to pick up the materials. You can also remove the insects on small trees by hand (protect yourself with gloves). For details on installing the burlap see the City website on Spongy Moth. For burlap kits, contact: email@example.com (613-807-8048). The insect looks like this in June through August."}
{"text": "Browse terms related to these fuel groups:alternative fuels|coal|electricity|natural gas|nuclear|petroleum|renewable Uranium (U): A heavy, naturally radioactive, metallic element (atomic number 92). Its two principally occurring isotopes are uranium-235 and uranium-238. Uranium-235 is indispensable to the nuclear industry because it is the only isotope existing in nature, to any appreciable extent, that is fissionable by thermal neutrons. Uranium-238 is also important because it absorbs neutrons to produce a radioactive isotope that subsequently decays to the isotope plutonium-239, which also is fissionable by thermal neutrons."}
{"text": "What is the Meaning of Self-Motivation? Above, we explored a basic example of self-motivation, but here\u2019s a succinct definition of the concept: \u201cSelf-motivation is, in its simplest form, the force that drives you to do things\u201d (Skills You Need, n.d.). It\u2019s the drive you have to work toward your goals, to put effort into self-development, and to achieve personal fulfillment. It\u2019s important to note here that self-motivation is generally driven by intrinsic motivation, a kind of motivation that comes from sincerely wanting to achieve and desiring..."}
{"text": "In 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte prepares to seize power in Paris, but first, he plans to re-assert France\u2019s authority over Saint-Domingue against Toussaint Louverture, and in Guadeloupe against the \u201cProvisional Council\u201d set up by Magliore P\u00e9lage, who was elected after Governor Lacrosse was sent back by the island\u2019s inhabitants. Bonaparte decides to send an army, commanded by young General Antoine Richepance. From the moment he arrives and makes his first move, Colonel Louis Delgres, commander of the troops in Basse Terre, understands that this expedition has been mandated to impose \u201cnew\u201d politics by force. This policy can only be a return to slavery. Led by Delgr\u00e8s, a formidable popular movement goes into action. This marks the beginning of \u201c1802, the saga of Guadeloupe\u201d. Feature (100mins) Historical Luc Saint-Eloy, Jean-Michel Martial"}
{"text": "National Canadian Bacon Day in USA National Canadian Bacon Day in USA is held on March 3. This event in the first decade of the month March is annual. Help us Canadian Bacon or back bacon is a cut of bacon that includes the pork loin from the back of the pig. It may also include a portion of the pork belly in the same cut. It is much leaner than side bacon made only from the pork belly. Back bacon is derived from the same cut used for pork chops. It is the most common cut of bacon used in British and Irish cuisine, where both smoked and unsmoked varieties of bacon are found. Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts National School Breakfast Week in USA on March 4 (starts on the first monday of March);"}
{"text": "From Oracle FAQ ACID refers to the basic properties of a database transaction: Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability. All Oracle database, Oracle RDB and InnoDB transactions comply with these properties. However, Oracle's Berkeley DB database is not ACID-compliant. The entire sequence of actions must be either completed or aborted. The transaction cannot be partially successful. The transaction takes the resources from one consistent state to another. A transaction's effect is not visible to other transactions until the transaction is committed. Changes made by the committed transaction are permanent and must survive system failure. |Glossary of Terms|"}
{"text": "Search in 7th Grade PARCC Math articles. Taking a Full-length 7th Grade PARCC Math practice test is the best way to help you get familiar with the test format and feel more confident. Not only will this help you measure your exam readiness and solidify the concepts you\u2019ve learned, but it is the best way to simulate test day.To help you get [\u2026] Did you take the 7th Grade PARCC Math Practice Test? If so, then it\u2019s time to review your results to see where you went wrong and what areas you need to improve. 7th Grade PARCC Math Practice Test Answers and Explanations 1- Choice C is correct.If the score of Mia was 90, then the score [\u2026] Effortless Math services are waiting for you. login faster! Password will be generated automatically and sent to your email. After registration you can change your password if you want."}
{"text": "Research into the biology of bone, ligament, and tendon healing has led to the development of a variety of products designed to help stimulate biologic factors and promote healing. The use of the autologous and recombinant products is a rapidly growing field of orthopaedics focusing on manipulating growth factors and secretory proteins to maximize the healing of bone and soft tissues. Despite their clinical use, many of these products have not been studied using rigorous scientific standards. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an example of one such autologous product that has been utilized and studied since the 1970s. Platelet-rich plasma has been used clinically in humans for its healing properties attributed to the increased concentrations of autologous growth factors and secretory proteins that may enhance the healing process on a cellular level. Source: CLICK HERE"}
{"text": "Satan was initially created as good, not evil. GOD created the heavens and the earth. In the Bible, the phrase \"the heavens\" includes living heavenly beings. This means that, in the beginning, GOD created the living beings who dwell (or dwelt) in the heavens. Satan was one of these heavenly beings and, thus, was created when the rest of \"the heavens\" were made. At the end of the six-day creation week, GOD pronounced that everything was \"very good.\" This means that Satan was initially created as good. And that implies that GOD is not the creator of evil. Jesus affirmed this: 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father\u2019s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. (John 8:44 NIV)"}
{"text": "Addressing the issues of Bajau Laut Community access to citizenship Most of the bajau laut population residing in Sabah does not have access to citizenship leaving them vulnerable and risk of exploitation. Nilai dan Kepercayaan: Possession of a nationality carries with it the diplomatic protection of the country of nationality and is also often a legal or practical requirement for the exercise of fundamental rights. Ensure the comprehensive application of existing safeguards provided by the Federal Constitution to ensure that every child born in Malaysia, who will otherwise be stateless, is granted Malaysian nationality, regardless of the gender, ethnicity, documentation or immigration status of the parents Isu dan Polisi Semasa: Nilai-nilai dan Kepercayaan:"}
{"text": "Choose one type of alternative energy (solar, HEP, wave, tidal, wind etc.) It should include the following: Introduction \u2013 what is your report about? Where will you get your information? Description of the alternative energy production \u2022 Where is it used? (UAE, global, in water, on land? Include a map) \u2022 How does it work? Use diagrams and pictures \u2022 How much energy is produced? Use statistics/graphs \u2022 The future of this type of alternative energy \u2022 What have you learned? \u2022 Your opinion of this type of energy."}
{"text": "type of account maintained by retail financial institutions Saving accounts are a type of deposit account kept by banks that pay interest. They let a person keep some of their money in the bank for immediate use. They also earn money through interest. Having a savings account in a bank allows a person to have money available for an emergency. Savings accounts may be opened at most banks, credit unions and trust companies. The other major types of deposit account are the transactional account (usually known as a \"checking\" or \"current\" account), money market account and time deposit. - \u2191 \"Banking: Savings Accounts 101\". Investopedia, LLC. Retrieved 13 November 2015. - \u2191 \"Savings account basics\". Ontario Securities Commission. Retrieved 13 November 2015."}
{"text": "LiveSafe - Anonymously Report Bullying There are no resources or collections to display THIS SCHOOL IS A BULLY-FREE ZONE. WHAT IS BULLYING? Bullying occurs when an individual or group repeatedly and intentionally causes hurt or harm to another person or group of people who are vulnerable. IF YOU SEE BULLYING: Whether you\u2019re a witness or a victim of bullying, try your best to remember what happened, who was involved and how it made you feel. Tell someone about it. If you\u2019re not comfortable telling someone in person, report the incident via the LiveSafe app using the QR code below. This app can also be used to report concerns other than bullying."}
{"text": "Average 12th-grade NAEP economics scores, by race/ethnicity: 2006 - White and Asian/Pacific Islander students scored higher, on average, than Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native students in 2006. - Hispanic students scored higher, on average, than Black students. - The scores for Hispanic students and Black students were not significantly different from American Indian/Alaska Native students. View result by both race/ethnicity and... Type of location NOTE: Black includes African American, Hispanic includes Latino, Pacific Islander includes Native Hawaiian, and American Indian includes Alaska Native. Race categories exclude Hispanic origin. View complete data with standard errors. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), 2006 Economics Assessment."}
{"text": "How is concussion treated? - Constant monitoring of the athlete post-injury, especially within the first 24 to 72 hours. - Rest from work, school, normal social activities and sport so as to allow sufficient time for a full recovery. - Preventing a second impact or injury by avoiding any activities that may jerk or impact the head. - Avoiding certain medications, alcohol and drugs. - The most effective way of treating concussion is to manage the injury properly as soon as it occurs. - If an athlete\u2019s condition quickly deteriorates, immediate hospital transfer is required."}
{"text": "Why would a state prevent boys and girls from dancing together? It\u2019s one of those cases of perverse incentives in law. Title IX is a federal statute requiring schools to offer both sexes equal access to educational opportunities. In order to demonstrate compliance, states want to get as many girls in sports as boys, but some popular sports like football are male-dominated and have no female equivalent. So, in the case of South Dakota, the state decided that dance would be exclusively a girls sport \u2014 boys would not be allowed to dance. The libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation fought that rule on behalf of Freddie Linden, a talented boy who was shut out of his school\u2019s dance team. They won."}
{"text": "ISO 12100:2010 specifies basic terminology, principles and a methodology for achieving safety in the design of machinery. It specifies principles of risk assessment and risk reduction to help designers in achieving this objective. These principles are based on knowledge and experience of the design, use, incidents, accidents and risks associated with machinery. Procedures are described for identifying hazards and estimating and evaluating risks during relevant phases of the machine life cycle, and for the elimination of hazards or sufficient risk reduction. Guidance is given on the documentation and verification of the risk assessment and risk reduction process.ISO 12100:2010 is also intended to be used as a basis for the preparation of type-B or type-C safety standards."}
{"text": "top of page Find quizzes, worksheets, and other activities about the history of Brome County and the Eastern Townships. These activities can be integrated into lesson plans for any grade level. Visit the Lac-Brome Museum's exhibitions virtually, including temporary and permanent displays. Request a Tour Both virtual and in-person tours are available for school groups. A virtual tour of the current exhibition can be made available upon request In-person tours can be arranged for both the main museum buildings and the Tibbits Hill Schoolhouse. For more information call (450) 243-6782 or send us and email at bottom of page"}
{"text": "This beautiful song is perfect for practicing using the subjunctive for expressing wishes/hopes. Also, the creativity in the metaphors gives students plenty to interpret (I have them work in small groups) while expanding their vocabulary. At the end of this activity sheet, students can put that creativity to practice by writing another verse to the song. I posted an earlier, much simpler version of this song activity back in 2012, but here is an improved activity sheet with the discussion questions on the actual handout. Download the PDF activity sheet here: \u00abQue te besen\u00bb Aterciopelados UPDATED activity sheet And the PDF answer key here: Que te besen Aterciopelados UPDATED answer key Enjoy the video!"}
{"text": "Why, in reactions involving neutrons, they can get inside the atomic nucleus, practically without kinetic energy? October 25, 2020 | Education| Neutrons do not have an electric charge, therefore the Coulomb repulsive force does not act on them. Remember: The process of learning a person lasts a lifetime. The value of the same knowledge for different people may be different, it is determined by their individual characteristics and needs. Therefore, knowledge is always needed at any age and position."}
{"text": "CLT is a universal building material for walls, ceilings and floors. Structural and load-bearing capabilities of the product make the material universal in the design and subsequent implementation of the project. As an element with high static properties, the material can absorb and safely distribute excessive vertical pressure. Therefore, CLT has high bearing capacity that allows to build even high-rise buildings. At the same time, solid wood houses do not carry the internal load and are 30% lighter than steel and concrete structures. The Ledinek and Hundegger lines installed at the Rezult House plant can produce panels up to 18 meters long, 3.5 meters wide and up to 300 mm thick."}
{"text": "6-8 Experimental Music with Kathie Hsieh: Lesson 3 LIVE on Wednesday, March 17th at 1:30pm Students will learn to make music with everyday objects like bowls, recycled cans, wooden spoons, and aluminum foil. They will learn to create a visual score, which depicts the movement of a musical abstract soundscape. In this lesson, students will dive deeper into understanding different forms of musical scores, uncovering new ways to visually depict the movement of music. This module is all about open exploration, unique expression, and experimentation with sound as it touches on science and music standards. Paper, silverware/plasticware, water bottle, dried beans or rice, coins This lesson touches on the following standards: Social Studies Standard(s):"}
{"text": "The recent large increase in the growing of linseed in the United Kingdom has led to worries about potential disease problems. This review summarises information on the distribution, disease status, symptoms and life cycle and control measures for the most frequently encountered pathogens, including Alternaria linicola, Fusarium spp., Botrytis cinerea and Oidium lini. It also provides some brief comments on less frequent but potentially damaging pathogens, such as Verticillium spp., Phoma exigua and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. |Journal||Plant Varieties and Seeds| |Publication status||Published - 1994|"}
{"text": "A surcharge is an extra charge added to the cost of a good or service. It is added to an existing tax but not included in the stated price of the good or service. In the context of Income-tax, it may be called a tax on tax because it is levied on tax payable and not the income generated. It is an additional charge payable on income tax, added tax for the taxpayers who have a higher income in a financial year. There is also a facility of marginal relief for individuals, firms, and companies to save them from the surcharge. In terms of payment systems, a surcharge is also known as a checkout fee. It is an extra fee charged by a merchant when receiving payment by cheque, credit card, charge card, or debit card. The amount is such that it covers the cost to the merchant of accepting that means of payment, such as the merchant service fee imposed by a credit card company or bank."}
{"text": "Take this Program Did you know that babies cry more in yellow rooms than any other colour? How about that there is a colour that means purity and innocence in one culture but death in another? And then of course there\u2019s the most used colour in business logos. Find out the answers to all of these questions in the FREE Psychology of Colour module. What you will cover in this course: - The meaning of colours (red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, pink, black and white) - Positive connotations to a colour - Negative connotations to a colour - Colour across cultures The key outcomes for this module are: - You will have a better understanding of colour - Know whether the colour you have is correct for your brand"}
{"text": "Turboprop cargo aircraft Transall 160 \u2013 Armstrong Whitworth Argosy \u2013 Lockheed L-100 The turboprop engine is a variation on the jet engine in which the thrust generated by the gas turbine is converted into power that drives a propeller. It is an efficient power plant at speeds below about 725km hour and has several advantages over turbojet and piston engines. It has a good power to weight ratio, uses readily available jet fuel and the thrust of the propellers can be used for short take off and landing in reverse pitch. These features make turboprop engines very attractive for use in military cargo aircraft and the three we are looking at today are all civil versions of military cargo aircraft."}
{"text": "The first American bridge patent was issued on January 21, 1797 for a covered bridge. It was important to cover and completely board up the sides so that animals would think they were approaching a barn and would not be frightened by the water. In the winter, snow was layered inside the bridge so sleighs could cross. Taylor had many creeks and streams that made covered bridges necessary for transportation in the days before it was a city. The covered bridge in Heritage Park is connected to the popular walking path near Coan Lake. It is a popular spot for fishermen and photography."}
{"text": "Peace First is an organization which empowers students to create their own safe classroom and teaches young people to adapt and respond to complex challenges through creative solutions, building courageous and confident students in school and the community. 23:59 | 2012 In many of America\u2019s schools, violence poses a significant threat to children\u2019s safety and performance in class. Eric Dawson is counteracting this with a program that engages youth in peacemaking and conflict resolution. Peace First brings together students, their families, teachers, and volunteers to collectively change the status quo, reject violence and build peaceful relationships. Tags: Peace First,"}
{"text": "Given and are the roots of the quadratic equation where and are constants.Find the value of and . Follow Math Help Forum on Facebook and Google+ If they are \"roots\", use substitution. Substitute x = 2 Substitute x = m Solve for p. One probably should point out that this is linear in 'p' and, without too much difficulty, is solved for 'p'. After that, one could substitute many values for 'x' with relative ease. View Tag Cloud"}
{"text": "This section illustrates you how to capture the text in a group through the regular expression. Here, you can learn the procedure of capturing text made by the given alphabets (mentioned in the code of the program \"a\", \"b\" and \"c\") from the group of text. In this section, you will capture the text which is completely made by alphabet a, b and c. For example, if you input the text \"sdabcdsjfs\" then it display the \"abc\", \"ab\", \"a\" and \"b\" in the console output because the regular expression mentioned in the code detects the first occurrence of the matching word made by alphabet \"a\", \"b\" and \"c\". The mentioned regular expression matches the word in sequence like \"(a(b*))+(c*)\" then \"(a(b*))+\" then \"a\" and \"b\". Here is the code of the program: Recommend the tutorial Ask Questions? Discuss: Capturing Text in a Group in a Regular Expression Post your Comment"}
{"text": "Early Head Start programs can select alternative service options to meet children\u2019s needs. Programs decide which options to offer children and their families after completing an intensive community assessment of family needs. Programs reassess community needs every 3 years and may change available options accordingly. For example, one program that began offering home-based services added a center-based option because some families needed child care. Theories of change and outcomes found in different program models were studied in the Early Head Start Research and Evaluation Project (Administration for Children and Families [ACF], 2002a; ACF, 2002b). The findings suggest ways program models can be improved and questions to raise when programs evaluate which options best fit their families\u2019 needs."}
{"text": "Search Course Communities: Measuring Slope and Plotting the Derivative Course Topic(s): One-Variable Calculus | Differentiation, Definition and Elementary Application This animation shows how to use the slope of a curve to plot the derivative for that curve. To rate this resource on a 1-5 scheme, click on the appropriate icosahedron: Creator(s): Lou Talman Contributor(s): Lou Talman This resource was cataloged by Douglas MeadePublisher: Resource copyright: Lou Talman This review was published on February 15, 2011 Be the first to start a discussion about this resource."}
{"text": "2:00 minutes (1.59 MB) Download this Episode The Ramsey Canyon Preserve in the Huachuca Mountains of Arizona is famous for the clouds of hummingbirds that swarm around its feeders in late summer. But the rare and spectacular Elegant Trogon is also found here. A native of Mexico and Central America, it breeds in the United States only in a few of Arizona\u2019s southern canyons. Pairs of trogons set up housekeeping each summer in Ramsey and other canyons. They are surprisingly inconspicuous, as they perch quietly. They nest in natural cavities or old woodpecker nests, mostly in the beautiful white-barked sycamore trees that line the canyons."}
{"text": "Radish in hydroponic culture system chuck at spectrumanalytic.com Thu Jun 8 07:51:08 EST 2000 In my mind, clay pellets(depending on the type of clay). could reduce the number of exchangable cations available to the plants. Perhaps a coarse sand gravel mixture would be better. Whatever the nutrient is causing the shortage, it is mobile in the plant (translocates). I think the deficiency is Mg but there is a better way to discover the shortage. If you decide to re-run the experiment I would suggest you harvest ALL of the foliage (no roots) and have it analyzed to determine which nutrient(s) is/are deficient. Also, find out what the pH of the effluent of the container is. It should be in the range of 6.0 to 6.7 to optimize nutrient Incidentally, when leaf show any visible sign of deficiency the Ps rate of that leaf is for all practical purposes, zero. More information about the Plantbio"}
{"text": "It's always fascinating to find out about the history of a region you're visiting. The City of Swan has an interesting and unique background, which is all encompassed in our Local History Collection. Housed on the first floor of the Midland Public Library, the Collection includes a large number of books, newspapers, reports, photographs, maps and oral history tapes and transcripts - all relating to the City of Swan. The Collection represents a fascinating and comprehensive source of information about the people, buildings, events and places covering the City's early settlement days to the present. If you'd like a personalised \"tour\" of the Collection or would like to browse at your leisure, contact Midland Public Library. You can find out more about the history of the City of Swan by visiting History and Heritage."}
{"text": "As communities across the country become increasingly vulnerable to severe weather events, the Commerce Department\u2019s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently launched a comprehensive initiative to build a \u201cWeather-ready\u201d nation to make America safer by saving more lives and protecting livelihoods during such events as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar storms that threaten electrical and communication systems. NOAA also announced that 2011 tied the 2008 record for billion-dollar disasters in the United States so far experiencing nine separate disasters, each with an economic loss of $1 billion or more. The latest event to surpass the $1 billion price tag is this summer\u2019s flooding along the Missouri and Souris rivers in the upper Midwest. This year\u2019s losses have so far amounted to more than $35 billion. Release"}
{"text": "The range of the ruby-throated hummingbird is shown on the distribution map. The RED color shows where they breed. 1. Take a marker and outline the edge of the breeding grounds on the Journey North migration map. 2. Have they reached the limit of their spring migration? Take another marker and shade in the area to show how far you predict the rubythroats will get by June 1. 3. List the factors that you think might influence the migration in the weeks ahead."}
{"text": "\u2022 A full-term normal neonate had acute staphylococcal endocarditis. Serial echocardiograms demonstrated abnormal echos in the region of the posterior mitral valve leaflet and aortic outflow tract that were subsequently proved to be a bacterial vegetation. This represents, we believe, the first case reported of the echocardiographic diagnosis of bacterial endocarditis in a neonate. There was progressive functional impairment of the mitral valve despite appropriate antibiotic therapy. At necropsy, a 1-cm vegetation was found attached to, and eroding through, the posterior mitral valve leaflet. The remainder of the heart, including the mitral valve apparatus, was normal. Endocarditis is a rare, but devastating, disease in a neonate, and the echocardiogram is a safe noninvasive method of making an accurate diagnosis and following the course of the disease. (Am J Dis Child 131:746-749, 1977)"}
{"text": "This packet has just what you need for assessing sight word knowledge! This kit includes 220 sight words divided into 11 color coded lists. This packet includes: 1. 220 color coded sight word cards (print and laminate and use them as flashcards OR place them on metal rings for practice!) 2. 11 color coded bookmark lists - give to each student for the list they are working on. 3. Practice sheets - use in the classroom or send home for practice. 4. Student sight word lists for assessment. 5. Year long checklists. 6. Whole class checklist. 7. 11 color coded awards. **This item is 1/2 price for the month of May 2012. I am a currently a Pre-K teacher. I also spent ten years teaching Kindergarten. I love to create printable work stations for my class and I also enjoy sharing them with other teachers!"}
{"text": "Tutorial Home > Software > Office > Microsoft Word 2000 > Using Styles and Templates Using Styles and Templates Styles allow you to apply several formatting characteristics to text with a single style selection, while templates allow you to create a document made of a collection of styles (and other page formatting elements). This simplifies the formatting process and ensures that a group of users is adhering to a common format. These tutorials provide a basic introduction to styles and explain how to use templates."}
{"text": "Stuttering is a problem affecting an estimated 3 million Americans. Most people begin stuttering when they are only children. Children can begin to stutter at ages of three to fiveyears old. For many people, stuttering can be a very short-lived thing. They will often stutter as they begin to develop their language skills. Most will just grow out of it after a short period of time and stop stuttering. An estimated five to seven percent of children will stutter when they are developing their language skills. Only 1% or less of adults however struggle with stuttering. Continue reading"}
{"text": "Aviation Investigation Report A98H0003 1.12.12 Aircraft Attitude and Airspeed at the Time of Impact The location of the debris field in relationship to the last primary radar return shows the aircraft was in a right turn prior to the time of impact. The debris field was relatively compact and supports a relatively steep water entry. The standby attitude display showed the aircraft to be at 20 degrees nose down and 110 degrees right bank at the time of impact. The dial face on the airspeed indicator had marks, made at the time of impact, that correspond to an airspeed of 300 knots. The structural damage indicates that the aircraft had a nose-down attitude of about 20 degrees, and a right bank in excess of 60 degrees. Analysis of the markings on various wreckage pieces indicated that the impact force was from 15 degrees right of the aircraft centreline. - Date modified : - Date modified:"}
{"text": "The farming a species in sea (marine) water. The cultivation of marine organisms. The culture of marine organisms. Fish farming or aquaculture of marine animals or plants. Growing sea-plants and animals in their natural environment in the sea or on land-based sea farms. The raising of marine finfish or shellfish under some controls. Ponds, pens, tanks, or other containers may be used, and feed is often used. A hatchery is also mariculture but the fish are released before harvest size is reached. Controlled cultivation of marine organisms in tanks, ponds, cages, rafts, or other structures."}
{"text": "Native Americans from the Umatilla Indian Reservation get ready for their annual salmon ceremony in Pendleton, Oregon. When the Dalles Dam was built on the Columbia in 1957, nearby Celilo Falls flooded, wiping out a way of life that had existed for thousands of years. In the spring and summer, native people would travel from all over the region to fish from scaffolds built above the falls. They cleaned and smoked the salmon, which provided them enough food for an entire winter. Festivals were held each spring to honor the first salmon caught and to give thanks to the Salmon King, said to live in the Pacific. Despite the disappearance of Celilo Falls, the salmon continue to play a central role in local Native American culture. \u2014Photographer Ami Vitale Subscribe now and save!"}
{"text": "There are many possible reasons why the United States is not on this list. It may not have been one of the countries selected by the surveyors. Also, the United States may not collect information on citizens\u2019 weights and heights, without which it would be impossible to calculate their BMI. Another possibility is that the survey relied on self-reporting and that people intentionally or unintentionally underestimated their weight. Estimates of the number of American adults who are overweight range up to two-thirds and as many as one-third may be obese (defined as having more than 30 per cent of body weight as fat). According to the mortality statistics, obesity killed 2,989 Americans in the year 2000, more than the number in the next eight highest countries combined."}
{"text": "Ergonomical Braille Keyboards A Braille keyboard allows blind users to enter text very efficiently. It consists out of eight keys to enter Braille characters and a thumb key for the use as a space key. A Braille character is written by pressing a combination of those eight keys. The keys on a Handy Tech device are positioned as to allow entering text in a relaxed hand position. The orientation of the keys points inwards to match the natural position of a hand, rested palms down on a table. The keys are positioned on the keyboard as to compensate the difference in length of the fingers on one hand. The keys\u2019 elongated shape makes it fit hands of all sizes. The ergonomic Braille keyboard by Handy Tech was designed especially for the use of young students and is protected for Handy Tech by the utility patent 295 16 642.8 \"Braille input key board\""}
{"text": "Black History month was first recognized in the United States in 1926. Dr. Carter G. Woodson began to document the history of African Americans. In so doing he demonstrated how African Americans were an integral part of American culture, economics and society. The Civil Rights movement that began as an effort to win equality for African Americans became the template for diversity and tolerance for all. Weston High School\u2019s theme for this year's Black History Month is 'Embracing Diversity through Music and the Spoken Word.' On February 24, a school-wide assembly presented High School students and invited guests performing a variety of musical styles and sharing their vision of diversity and acceptance through the spoken word."}
{"text": "Stranded polar bears Photo and caption by Will Rose and Kajsa Sjolander As the Arctic sea ice retreats over 700 miles from the shore in the autumn, bears must either head north or swim south to land as the ice breaks up. Scientists anticipate that the number of bears on shore will increase as sea ice loss continues. While onshore, every autumn the bears feed on the remains of bowhead whales from the traditional Inupiat harvest. Scientists are using DNA samples from hair snares to understand how the animals are faring as climate change reduces the amount of time they can spend on the sea ice hunting their preferred prey, seals. Location: Cross Island, Alaska"}
{"text": "\u00d6tzi, the mummified Stone Age man found in an Italian glacier nine years ago, was thawed slightly for a few hours this week so scientists could take samples of bone, teeth and internal organs for DNA analysis. They want to learn more about his health, his diet, and possibly how he died. Research on the 5300-year-old corpse was delayed for years while Italy and Austria fought over ownership. Italy won, and \u00d6tzi is now housed at -6\u00b0C in a museum at Bolzano in the Italian Alps. The man's face was reconstructed using computerised tomography, but few internal studies of his organs have been permitted before. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "Institute for Water Education, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Data Center Description UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16 November 1945. For this specialized United Nations agency, it is not enough to build classrooms in devastated countries or to publish scientific breakthroughs. Education, Social and Natural Science, Culture and Communication are the means to a far more ambitious goal : to build peace in the minds of men."}
{"text": "Home | The Journey | Earth | Fire | Water | Air Powerful Force of Nature | Source of Life | The Future | Control What will this look like? The timeline consists of newspaper articles written by the students about myths and actual historical events. Myths: Students looked at myths about water from different cultures. The Four Dragons is a myth from China about the creation of the 4 major rivers, including the Yangze River or Long River. Water monsterse such as the Loch Ness monster and Ogo Pogo were also investigated. Actual Events: Students researched and investigated famous floods and disaster events caused by water. These included the Tsunami, the Red River Flood and the flood in June 2005 in Calgary Copyright \u00a9 2006 Glendale Staff and Students"}
{"text": "Natural gas is now flowing so fast into U.S. pipelines that the big question seems to be what to do with it all: Engineer cars to run on methanol? Reopen shuttered chemical plants that rely on gas for feedstock? Export liquefied gas by tanker? With about two-thirds of U.S. states thought to hold natural gas reserves, many take President Barack Obama seriously when he calls the United States the \"Saudi Arabia of natural gas.\" But just how much natural gas does the United States have? A close look at the assessments shows that even the experts disagree. Most dramatically, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the government's own analytical team, last month slashed in half its estimate for a key and large subset of reserves: the amount of gas in shale rock formations across the country."}
{"text": "Born Naples 1598, Died Rome 1680. He is considered the most outstanding sculptor of the 17th century and a formative influence on the development of the Italian Baroque style. His father Pietro was renowned for his skill in marble cutting. He taught his son, and introduced him to a group of powerful patrons, the Borghese and the Barberini who fostered his creative genius. He became the principal artist in the papal court of Urban VIII. In 1620 he was appointed architect of St Peter\u2019s. His genius found its highest expression in projects in which he combined sculpture, painting and architecture with daring and deep religious conviction to express the spiritual vision of the Catholic Counter-Reformation Church."}
{"text": "There are no translations available. Estonian is the official language of Estonia, spoken by about 1.1 million people in Estonia and tens of thousands in various \u00e9migr\u00e9 communities. It is an Uralic language and is closely related to Finnish. One distinctive feature that has caused a great amount of interest in linguists is that Estonian has what is traditionally seen as three degrees of phoneme length: short, long, and \"overlong\", such that /toto/, /to\u02d1to/ and /to\u02d0to/ are distinct. In actuality, the distinction is not purely in the phoneme length, and the underlying phonological mechanism is still disputed."}
{"text": "Carbon Capture & Storage NERC's goal is to quantify the risks and understand the response of marine and terrestrial ecosystems to CO2 leakage. The technology 'push' in this area has revealed gaps in our understanding of the environmental implications of CO2 storage as technologies move from design to implementation. More about the Carbon Capture and Storage programme There are currently no open events or announcements."}
{"text": "Trinidad and Tobago The most important exports are petroleum and petroleum products, natural gas, chemicals, steel products, and fertilizer. Trinidad possesses sizable oil and gas reserves, and its prosperity is linked directly to the production of petroleum and petrochemicals. A peaking of petroleum production in the late 1970s and the decline in worldwide petroleum prices in the 1980s caused economic problems. However, increased exploitation of the country's natural gas reserves since the 1990s, as well as rising prices for oil, petrochemicals, and liquified natural gas, have caused an economic boom. The islands also have a significant tourist industry. Agriculture employs a smaller proportion of the population than industry and services; agricultural products include cocoa, rice, coffee, citrus fruit, and flowers. The main trading partners are the United States, Jamaica, and Brazil."}
{"text": "Last updated: 23rd Oct 2007 You are in: Home > Information Literacy Information literacy is widely regarded as the key to being a successful independent learner. Everyone working in Higher Education is to some extent engaged in the development of information literacy. In the context of the UK Government\u2019s Leitch Review and the Department for Innovation Universities and Skills response World Class Skills, a well-articulated response to the challenges which information literacy presents is crucial. At Staffordshire University we have chosen to take a strategic approach to integrating information literacy into the learning landscape. The links from this page will help you to learn more about information literacy, to understand how it features in the University\u2019s learning strategy and also to see some of the support tools which underpin this way forward. CREATE THE DIFFERENCE"}
{"text": "My question about how windows works without fork got pointers to two useful Windows perl modules in the comments: Spawning External Programs (from dagolden) See Win32::Job or just use system(1, $cmd, @args) (from Christian Walde) Use Win32::Detached What I was really wondering about was how reliable software was written without fork. What do I mean by that? What is the difference between? parent fork() do_something_independent() wait_for_childs_response() parent thread() do_something_independent() wait_for_childs_response() If the child thread misbehaves \u2013 exits, dumps core, leaks memory, or whatever, that\u2019s bad for the parent. Child processes can\u2019t wreak quite so much havoc. Presumably the solution adopted in Window is don\u2019t do stuff in threads that causes them to accidentally exit [the whole process], dump core or leak memory."}
{"text": "Definition of Mucous Mucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the body. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Definition of Liver biopsy Liver biopsy: A procedure in which a small sample of the liver is removed for the diagnosis of abnormal liver conditions. The most common method for obtaining a liver biopsy is percutaneous ('through the skin'). A percutaneous biopsy involves insertion of a biopsy needle through the skin and chest wall over the lower right side of the chest (directly over the liver) using a local anesthetic.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Get the latest treatment options."}
{"text": "- Health Information Find disease, condition, and injury fact sheets for more than 6500 conditions in our library. Browse several ways to find what interests you: use an A to Z Index (in English or Spanish), browse by condition name, or by categories of conditions such as those related to the respiratory system or to immunity disorders. This section of our Health Library is home to fact sheets about more than 1700 procedures. Find information about the procedure of interest to you in an A to Z listing (in English or Spanish) or by categories of procedures such as those related to bones and joints or brain and nerves. Learn about everything from Adenoidectomies to X-Rays. Learn more about the human body. Information is provided on the skeleton, the heart, the brain, and the digestive tract, and how they function."}
{"text": "Ask a new question Learn from step-by-step Chegg solutions to problems in your textbooks. Ask any question and get help with your hardest classes. (a) What is the magnitude of the resulta The electric field everywhere on the surface of a thin sphericalshell of radius 0.850 m is measured A jet plane is flying at a constant altitude. At time t1 =0 ithas components of velocity The sound from a trumpet radiates uniformly inall directions in air with a temperature of . At a di A hammer drives a nail into a piece of wood. Identify anaction-reaction pair, and compare th A ball with a momentum of 4 kg m/s hits a wall andbounces straight back without losing any k How much work is required to turn an electric ina uniform electric field of magnitude"}
{"text": "The first American spaceflight was a triumph\u2014for an astronaut and for a nation. - By Tony Reichhardt - AirSpaceMag.com, May 05, 2011 After Freedom 7, much of Shepard's NASA career was spent in frustration. Although he had hoped to fly the first two-man Gemini mission, flight doctors sidelined him due to an inner ear condition, and he was relegated to office jobs. In 1969 he had corrective surgery and returned to flight status. Two years later, at the age of 47, he stood on the moon's surface as commander of the Apollo 14 mission."}
{"text": "|Mortality data are a key source of information on the health status of Australians.| Statistics on causes of death are a by-product of the administrative process by which registrars of births, deaths and marriages register deaths. The ABS compiles the statistics and codes causes of death using information from registrars and coroners, according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth revision (ICD-10). For information on all the ABS health collections, see the Health Topics @ a Glance page. Using Causes of Death Statistics Information useful for interpreting statistics, including data quality issues in causes of death coding. This page first published 4 May 2006, last updated 29 August 2012"}
{"text": "Evacuating the coastlines while using a nuclear explosion to deflect an Earthbound comet into the Pacific is only one of the planet-saving methods discussed by David Levy in The Quest for Comets (Oxford University Press, \u00a37.99, ISBN 0 19286181 6). Others include steering it into Earth orbit or warning world leaders how to differentiate between a nuclear strike and a comet impact. Levy half of the amateur team that discovered the Jupiter-striking Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, has written an entertaining book full of his fascination with comets (he has spotted 19 so far). How to discover a comet, and the prospects for comets producing life and extinguishing it are among the goodies in a book which should inspire others to follow his lead. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "Definition of R (symbol) R (symbol): This much-used symbol has many meanings in medicine. They include: - Respiration: a nurse's note of \"R20\" is shorthand for 20 respirations (breaths) per minute. - Right: A doctor's note of a burn on the \"R digit 5\" places the burn on the right little finger or toe. - Roentgen, an international unit of X-radiation or gamma-radiation. - In chemistry, a radical. - On a prescription, R (or Rx), recipe, which is Latin for \"to take\". Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Drug Medical Dictionary of Terms by Letter Medical Dictionary Term: Find out what women really need."}
{"text": "We have every right and should adapt tales because society changes. But the Grimms would flip over if they were alive today. They were better known during their time as scholarly writers; they were in the pursuit of the essence of story telling. By collecting different versions of every tale they published, they hoped to resuscitate the linguistic cultural tradition that keeps people together\u2014stories that were shared with the common people. \u2014Jack Zipes, fairy tale scholar Read his full interview about fairy tale adaptations with Smithsonian Magazine\u2019s Reel Culture blog [Illustrations: Hansel and Gretel: Kay Rasmus Nielsen / Little Red Riding Hood: Walter Crane]"}
{"text": "ENG 310 Studies in Literary Genres | The 19th Century American Short Story (2nd Half) One could argue that the short story form as we know it today was born in the 19th century America. In this course we will read some of the great writers and stories that defined and shaped that form. Authors will include Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, James, Chessnutt, Crane, Wharton, and Chopin. Prerequisite: One English Literature course, taken at Wabash."}
{"text": "Your yard could attract Common Yellowthroats if it is fairly large (yellowthroat territories are sometimes as small as 0.5 acre) and features dense or tangled, low-growing grasses and other vegetation. Find This Bird Common Yellowthroats are easy to find during spring and summer in much of North America. Just visit open habitats such as marshes, wetland edges, and brushy fields. Listen for the male\u2019s wichety-wichety-wichety song, which they sing frequently during summer, and is easy to recognize. Even their call notes are distinctive, so listen for their husky, low chuck coming from the undergrowth. When you hear one calling, look low in bushes and trees for a quick, small bird, olive above and yellow below. If you don\u2019t spot one after a while, try making a \u201cpishing\u201d sound; yellowthroats are inquisitive birds and often pop into the open to see who\u2019s making the sound."}
{"text": "1. a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top 2. a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote 3. An upright, four- sided pillar, gradually tapering as it rises, and terminating in a pyramid called pyramidion. It is ordinarily monolithic. Egyptian obelisks are commonly covered with hieroglyphic writing from top to bottom. 4. To mark or designate with an obelisk. Indonesian to Indonesian 5. tiang segi empat meruncing ke ujung dan bermahkota piramidal"}
{"text": "a condition caused by excessive loss of salt and water, usually resulting from overexertion in a hot environment, and characterized by peripheral vascular collapse, dizziness, nausea, low body temperature, clammy skin, etc. See heat exhaustion in American Heritage Dictionary 4 A condition caused by exposure to heat, resulting in the depletion of body fluids and causing weakness, dizziness, nausea, and often collapse. The condition can be alleviated by rest and the administration of fluids and electrolytes to compensate for those lost through excessive sweating. Also called heat prostration."}
{"text": "Every time I snap a chalk line, a huge cloud of chalk forms in the air. Why? Most likely, you are also getting a dull, hard to see line. That\u2019s most likely because the brand of chalk has a lower ratio of color to filler. In order for marking chalk to make a sharp, distinguishable line, there must be a much higher concentration of color. Then, when a chalk line is snapped, more color gets absorbed by the surface, and a truer line can be seen."}
{"text": "Each year, the Lunar and Planetary Institute hosts an educational forum that examines an issue of interest to the planetary science research and education communities. The forum is held in association with the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. - Reaching the Moon - Engaging Multicultural Audiences in Planetary Science - Before the First Day of School: Pre-Service Teacher Preparation and the Role of the Earth and Space Science Community - Public Understanding of Planetary Science - Learning from the Frontier: Getting Planetary Data in the Hands of Educators - Reaching Audiences through New Media: Lessons We Are Learning from the International Year of Astronomy"}
{"text": "In early 20th Century Midwest slang, a \u201cjay\u201d was a \u201crube\u201d, meaning either an unintelligent person or someone who was inexperienced and naive. When a pedestrian ignored street signs, he was referred to as a \u2018jaywalker.\u2019 The idea behind this was that someone from the country who was unfamiliar with urban life (along with cars and traffic) didn\u2019t understand how not to get in the way of traffic. So it used to be that calling someone a jaywalker was akin to calling them a hick or a country bumpkin. When cars were still new, pedestrians had the right of way all the time on the streets; there were no jaywalking laws. Automobile enthusiasts hoped to change that by spreading the term \u201cjaywalking\u201d as a way to shame pedestrians who got in their way when they were driving. 19 Interesting Facts"}
{"text": "Farsightedness, also called hyperopia, means that the eye cannot focus on nearby objects. This is because the eye is too short or the cornea is too flat. In some cases of hyperopia, the eye cannot focus on distant objects either. A person has hyperopia when light entering the eye is focused (called the focal point) behind the retina instead of directly on the retina. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Find out what women really need. Most Popular Topics Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "Naming the Scour Marks Date: 17 Aug 2012 Scientists have now named the four marks near NASA's Curiosity rover where blasts from the descent stage rocket engines blew away some of the Martian surface material. Scientists have named the scour marks, clockwise from the most north: Burnside, Goulburn, Hepburn and Sleepy Dragon. These names were chosen by the science team from a list of rock formations in northern Canada because they all have something to do with heat, for example \"burn\" or \"dragon.\" This cropped image is part of a larger panorama from Curiosity's Mast Camera (see pia16051)."}
{"text": "Friday, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan shook apart homes and buildings, cracked open highways and unnerved even those who have learned to live with swaying skyscrapers. Then came a devastating tsunami that slammed into northeastern Japan and killed hundreds of people. The violent wall of water swept away houses, cars and ships. Fires burned out of control. Power to a cooling system at a nuclear power plant was knocked out, forcing thousands to flee. A boat was caught in the vortex of a whirlpool at sea. The death toll rose steadily throughout the day, but the true extent of the disaster was not known because roads to the worst-hit areas were washed away or blocked by debris and airports were closed."}
{"text": "The original is in sandstone, dated ca. 1490-1492 and is located on the exterior of the apse at the Church of St. Sebaldus, Nuremberg, Germany. Adam Kraft was a leading sculptor of the final phase of the Late Gothic period in Germany. His many works in stone, which range from monumental sculptures for public places to decorative ornaments for private residences, were commissioned primarily by Nuremberg patrons, between 1490 and 1509. When in 1490 Kraft was first mentioned in a Nuremberg document, he was already established as a master with his own workshop. In this year he was commissioned to make an elaborate stone relief to replace a weathered mural on the east choir of St. Sebaldus. This epitaph for the Schreyer and Landauer families, showing extended narrative scenes from the Passion and Resurrection, is replete with anecdotal detail, a hallmark of Krafts work."}
{"text": "MUS106 Basic Music Theory Working knowledge of the rudiments of music, e.g., scales, keys, intervals, chords, and basic principles of rhythm, melody, harmony and form. Knowledge applied in sight singing, ear training, keyboard, and creative activities. Remedial course; may not be counted toward the music major. - Liberal Arts - Must be enrolled in the following level: Undergraduate"}
{"text": "How Obesity Affects Math Grades: Sleep Apnea? June 21, 2012 There have been hundreds of studies linking obesity to anything from depression to cancer. Here\u2019s another not-too-surprising study which revealed that children who are obese tend to have lower math scores. The researchers\u2019 explanations seemed to sidestep the possibility that being overweight can directly cause lower scores on math tests. They cite social and emotional factors being obese which could increase stress on the brain, which can lead to cognitive decline. What they failed to mention is the pink elephant in the room: Obese kids are much more likely to have untreated obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to behavioral problems, mood disturbances, as well as poor performance on tests. I would think lack of oxygen on the brain is a major source of stress."}
{"text": "The Danish language is hard to learn \u2013 even for Danish children. At the Center for Child Language, we research how children learn language. The Center for Child Language is the largest research- and development environment in Denmark that works with Danish children\u2019s early language acquisition. We document how Danish children learn language, and investigate the processes that are necessary for language acquisition. We research, for example, the factors that hinder or support language acquisition, and the aspects of Danish, which pose a particular challenge to young children. Head of center: Dorthe Bleses, Lektor, ph.d Phone: +45 6550 3346"}
{"text": "Turkey is a transcontinental country located in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia bordering the Black Sea. Neighboring countries include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Turkey has a strategic location controlling the Turkish Straits that link Black and Aegean Seas. The geography of Turkey consists of narrow coastal plains on the west that becomes increasingly rugged as it progresses eastward. The government system is a republican parliamentary democracy. The chief of state is the President and the head of government is the Prime Minister. Turkey has a mixed economy in which there is a growing private sector combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Turkey is a member of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC). 5/14/2013 9:27:23 AM 4/1/2013 10:45:06 AM"}
{"text": "A sensor is an artificial device that analyzes energy patterns to identify objects and phenomena. Sensors can be passive -- only analyzing energy received from external sources -- or active -- generating energy pulses and analyzing \"echoes\" that return from them. Modern examples of sensors include RADAR and SONAR, which use radio waves and sound waves, respectively, to detect and identify objects; these sensors can be either active or passive. Examples of modern-day sensors that are passive-only include motion sensors, digital video cameras, and microphones. Sensors in Science Fiction Most science fiction spacecraft possess an array of futuristic sensors capable of detecting other space craft at great distances, detecting living things on ships or planets, analyzing the composition of materials, and various other tasks. Many science fiction universes have FTL capable sensors."}
{"text": "dbrown at newssun.med.miami.edu Tue Jan 19 10:10:55 EST 1993 I have a question concerning the firing of a neuron. If one were to place anions around a neuron (in vitro, say, so that the negative charge wasn't rapidly dissipate), would this make the neuron fire? If these extra anions (also assume that they are unpermeable) were put around the axon, they would reduce the potential difference across it (by making the extracellular fluid less positive). By reducing the potential difference above the threshold potential difference, the neuron would fire. Does this reasoning sound correct? It seems to depend on the proximity of the anions to the neuron's membrane and the voltage dependence of the Na+ channels (are they dependent on the potential difference across the membrane, or are there other influences?). Thanks for the replies in advance, More information about the Neur-sci"}
{"text": "Welcome to Drinking Water Ontario\u2014an information and resource hub dedicated to our province\u2019s drinking water. We all rely on safe drinking water in our homes, schools and offices, and throughout our communities. It is vital to our health and quality of life. Ontario has strict laws in place to keep our drinking water safe and clean. People throughout the province work hard to ensure that their protection efforts comply with these laws and meet high quality standards. Explore Drinking Water Ontario to learn how our water is protected\u2014every step of the way\u2014as it travels from our lakes, rivers, streams and aquifers to the taps we turn on every day. If you play a regulatory role in protecting our drinking water, use Drinking Water Ontario to learn what you must do to fulfill your responsibilities and maintain the high quality of our tap water."}
{"text": "Stretching consists of stretching and loosening movements. In most cases it involves static series of movements, but there are also dynamic forms of stretching. In between exercises less power is required for stretching; the exercising person may develop an intentional control over his/her muscles. Our body needs to be flexible, strong and mobile in order to achieve proper operation. Stretching movements can be carried out according to our own rhythm. The movements help to loosen up muscle cramps and stiffness. They also develop the stamina and adaptability of the muscular system. It prepares the body for a significant physical use, thus decreasing the chance of injuries and helps to prevent the development of muscular strain. Stretching also mitigates joint pains and backache."}
{"text": "ITM440 Database Concepts & Data Model Lead Faculty: Dr. Bhaskar Raj Sinha An introduction to the concepts of data modeling and relational databases. Covers the methodologies for building a logical model, techniques for organizing and designing relational databases and practical approaches to transform logical models to a stable relational database. Introduces fundamental database and application development concepts and techniques. Given database design and application requirements, students design, construct and test a personal computer database and associated application components. - Make business decisions by accessing and manipulating information. - Explain information management using data base techniques. - Describe needs analysis, designing, manipulating, and securing the database. - Demonstrate problem solving techniques using information technologies."}
{"text": "Contact: Dr. Henri Boffin Caption: Combining observations done with ESO's Very Large Telescope and NASA's Chandra X-ray telescope, astronomers have uncovered the most powerful pair of jets ever seen from a stellar black hole. The black hole blows a huge bubble of hot gas, 1,000 light-years across or twice as large and tens of times more powerful than the other such microquasars. The stellar black hole belongs to a binary system as pictured in this artist's impression. Credit: ESO/L. Cal\u0161ada Usage Restrictions: None Related news release: Black hole blows big bubble"}
{"text": "Tread out the circles of the Grail . . . From this cluster of huge rocky outcroppings it has long been believed that as many as eighty enormous stones were transported to Salisbury Plain to become part of Stonehenge more than 4,000 years ago. They are mystical stones, and of a medicinal virtue . . . (they) make baths in them, when they should be taken with any illness. For their method was to wash the stones, and put their sick into the water, which infallibly cured them. With the like success they cured wounds also, adding only the application of some herbs. There is not a stone there which has not some healing virtue."}
{"text": "Georgia Tech scientists test college freshmen by giving them increasingly longer segments of the SAT test. Interestingly, as the length of the test increased, so did the students\u2019 scores: The average score on the three-and-a-half hour test was 1,209 out of 1,600. On the four-and-a-half-hour version it was 1,222; on the five-and-a-half-hour test it was 1,237. Virtually all of the students followed that pattern. The theory is that competitive students have learned to use stress and exhaustion to create concentration. Scientists refer to this phenomenon as achievement motivation."}
{"text": "First time accepted submitter null action writes \"Want to have your code run on a satellite in space? Take a look at this. MIT Space Systems Laboratory and TopCoder are hosting a DARPA competition to create the best algorithm for capturing a randomly tumbling space object. Contestants in the Zero Robotics Autonomous Space Capture Challenge will compete in online simulations, and four finalists will have their algorithms tested aboard the International Space Station on small satellites called SPHERES. 'In this challenge, you have no advance knowledge of how it will be rotating. We're pushing the limits of what we can do with SPHERES and we hope to break new ground with this challenge,' said Jake Katz of MIT.\""}
{"text": "10.2 The Java API The netCDF Java library provides advanced capabilities not available in C-based APIs. A separate presentation covers the netCDF Java API and the Unidata Common Data Model, so this is just a brief overview. - Platform independent: Windows, Linux, OSX, ... - Cutting edge: trying new ideas, services, and features for netCDF - Object-oriented: data abstraction, encapsulation, modularity, polymorphism, inheritance - Standards-compliant: implementing standard CF Conventions - Coordinate-systems support: methods for geospatial coordinates in addition to array indices - General-purpose: access to many formats through a common interface (CDM) - Well documented: NetCDF Java Tutorial and Java Library Reference Documentation"}
{"text": "the Black Fortress, was built by Herod the Great in the gorge of Callirhoe, one of the wadies 9 miles east of the Dead Sea, as a frontier rampart against Arab marauders. John the Baptist was probably cast into the prison connected with this castle by Herod Antipas, whom he had reproved for his adulterous marriage with Herodias. Here Herod \"made a supper\" on his birthday. He was at this time marching against Aretas, king of Perea, to whose daughter he had been married. During the revelry of the banquet held in the border fortress, to please Salome, who danced before him, he sent an executioner, who beheaded John, and \"brought his head in a charger, and gave it to the damsel\" ( Mark 6:14-29 ). This castle stood \"starkly bold and clear\" 3,860 feet above the Dead Sea, and 2,546 above the Mediterranean. Its ruins, now called M'khaur, are still visible on the northern end of Jebel Attarus."}
{"text": "Dr. Daniel Kalish Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman\u2019s ovaries. Most cysts... forms of treatment cannot treat and cure ovarian cysts. To treat this complex disease... Ovarian cysts and infertilityby Dr. Aniruddha M. to understand that even a normal ovary will always have cysts ! The commonest type of ovarian cyst... is a complexcyst). Some doctors will use blood tests called tumour markers such as CA-125, to help... when localized to one ovary, the cancer will usually spread to the unaffected ovary and uterus first... that can elevate this marker such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), endometriosis, ovarian cysts and pregnancy..."}
{"text": "What is tuberous sclerosis? Tuberous sclerosis is a disease that causes growths in the skin, brain, kidneys, eyes, heart or lungs. These growths are usually benign (non-cancerous). The first signs of tuberous sclerosis may be seizures and spots on the skin. Some people who have tuberous sclerosis may have learning problems or seizures that are hard to control. Tuberous sclerosis affects every 1 in 6,000 people in the United States. The disorder occurs in both sexes and in people of all races and ethnic groups. Written by familydoctor.org editorial staff"}
{"text": "It's a Microcontroller Based DIY Electronics Project. Named Wireless RF Module Using PIC Microcontroller. An RF module is a small electronic circuit used to transmit, receive, or transceive radio waves on one of a number of carrier frequencies. RF modules are widely used in consumer applications such as garage door openers, wireless alarm systems, industrial remote controls, smart sensor applications, weather monitoring system, RFID, wireless mouse technology and wireless home automation systems. They are often used instead of infrared remote controls as they have the advantage of not requiring line-of-sight operation. Stay tuned for Furthur Links, Thanxx. Created By: Abhi Sharma"}
{"text": "How To Use Target Worksheets: There are target worksheets for each of the multiplication facts. The target number in the middle is the number that each number should be multiplied by in the next ring. The outer ring is left blank to write down the product (answer) of the target number multiplied by the number in the next ring. Once the students understands how to use the target worksheets, a timer should be used. Playing beat the clock with target worksheets help to build automaticity and fluency of committing the multiplication facts to memory."}
{"text": "Wikijunior:Summer Flowers of Northern New England/Trifolium arvense |Rabbit's Foot Clover Rabbit's foot clover is another type of clover with a pinkish flower. The flower also looks a little bit grey. It does not grow as tall as most clovers, and the flowers are not very bright. Because of this, it is often not even noticed. The pinkish flowers are very hairy looking, and somewhat longer than they are wide. Like all clovers, the leafs are divided into three leaflets. This is another clover that was brought to the America's as a pasture crop. It did not grow here before it was imported by the Europeans."}
{"text": "1. This reflects the popular Know-Nothing rhetoric of the day. The Know-Nothings swept the Massachusetts elections in 1854. Every statewide office went to the party. They also elected every member of the Massachusetts legislature. Know-Nothings campaigned for the restriction of the influence of immigrants in public life, for temperance, for campaign reform, and for a variety of other \"good government\" measures."}
{"text": "topography (t\u0259p\u014fg\u02c8r\u0259f\u0113) [key], description or representation of the features and configuration of land surfaces. Topographic maps use symbols and coloring, with particular attention given to the shape and elevations of terrain. Relief is portrayed by means of contour lines, hachures, shading, or coloring to represent elevations, depressions, and depths of water; natural and human-made features, such as rivers, forests, urbanized areas, bridges, roads, and power lines, are indicated by symbols and color overlays. Topography is often used incorrectly as a synonym for relief ; the submarine analogue is bathymetry. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on topography from Infoplease: See more Encyclopedia articles on: Maps and Mapping"}
{"text": "Aristotle was the originator of the word ethics. His influence on the study of ethics comes mostly from his works such as Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle argued that all of man's pursuits seek to bring about some form of good - some happiness - for one's self or others. Where we differ is in what we perceive as happiness. Aristotle, unlike others before him, applied a scientific approach to his study of ethics."}
{"text": "Pulled Groin Muscle A pulled groin muscle actually refers to a number of possible muscle and tendon injuries in the groin area, the area of the body that connects the torso to the upper thigh. The muscle most often injured in the groin area is the adductor longus muscle, the long triangular shaped muscle on the inside of the thigh. This muscle begins at the pubis bone and connects to the femur, making it possible to move the legs together from side to side. Injury to groin muscles can occur when these muscles are over-stretched due to quick accelerations or sudden directional changes. Symptoms of a groin injury may include pain, swelling in the groin area, loss of strength, and sometimes a crackling sound is heard when the injury occurs."}
{"text": "Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. A Linnean genus of Procellariid\u00e6, or petrels, formerly conterminous with the family, later variously restricted, now usually confined to the very small black-and-white species known as Mother Carey's chickens, as P. pelagica, the stormy petrel: in this restricted sense synonymous with Thalassidroma of Vigors. See cut under petrel. - n. type genus of the Procellariidae \u201cDuring these periods, I have been for hours watching the motions of the \"stormy petrel\" (_procellaria pelagica_), called by sailors, \"mother Carey's chickens.\u201d \u201cOne of these was the _procellaria maxima_ (the _quebrantahuessos_), and the other, which was little more than half the size, seemed to be of the\u201d \u201c(_procellaria glacialis_,) and shearwaters, (_procellaria puffinus_,) and not unfrequently saw shoals of grampusses sporting about, which the\u201d Looking for tweets for procellaria."}
{"text": "- EXPLORE DCU - STUDY AT DCU - RESEARCH AT DCU Good practice in assessment also involves having strong criteria for marking or grading your assessment. Having criteria for marking ensures that all assessments are marked accurately and fairly. Communicating the marking scheme to students means they have an understanding of the quality of work that is expected of them. Using a marking scheme also allows you to give more specific feedback to students on where marks were lost or gained which gives focus to feedback discussion and how they might improve in the future. The following resources demonstrate the use of marking schemes or rubrics at university and offer examples across disciplines."}
{"text": "what's the good of Also, what's the use of. What purpose or advantage is there in, as in What's the good of crying when you can't do anything about it? or What's the use of getting a doctorate in philosophy when you won't be able to get a job afterward? This idiom was first recorded in 1701. |a fool or simpleton; ninny.| |a printed punctuation mark (\u203d), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.| Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries."}
{"text": "You can help prevent getting and spreading the flu by following three easy steps. 1. Get your flu vaccine. The vaccine for the H1N1 virus is included in the seasonal flu vaccine this year! If your doctor doesn\u2019t have the vaccine, adults can go to a local CVS or Walgreens. Bring your insurance card. 2. Keep your hands clean! Wash your hands with soap and water often. 3. Take everyday steps to prevent the spread of germs. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Don\u2019t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Avoid contact with others when they or you are sick. For more information click here."}
{"text": "Knee Injuries can be acute in nature including traumatic injuries picked up during sport of due to a slip or fall. In the younger age group cartilage injuries are common. Cruciate ligament injury and subsequent reconstruction require effective rehabilitation and reintroduction to sport and activity as do other knee ligament injuries. Poor biomechanics can lead to \u201cRunners Knee\u201d and dysfunction of the patella (kneecap) movement can lead to pain and reduced tolerance to exercise and activity. Older people can develop wear and tear changes to the cartilage and joint surfaces. Treatment here consists of effective exercise to protect joints by maintaining muscle length and strength helping to normalise joint function as well as pain management."}
{"text": "Gaspar, David Barry, Editor Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press Gender was a decisive force in slave society. Slave men's experiences differed from thos of slave women, who were exploited in both reproductive and productive capacities. They did not figure prominently in revolts because they engaged in less confrontational methods of resistance, emphasizing creative struggle to survive dehumanization and abuse. Softcover, 6\" x 9\", 341 p. 6125 Boydton Plank Rd.Petersburg,Virginia 23803 Pamplin Historical Park and the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier"}
{"text": "Tax accountants work with individuals and corporations They calculate tax liability, prepare tax returns, and provide tax advice. To become an accountant, you\u2019ll need a bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or a business degree with a focus in accounting. This is the bare minimum requirement. Most tax accountants are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). This is because most companies prefer to hire CPAs. Many state accountancy boards require certain courses that aren\u2019t offered in undergraduate degree programs, so a graduate degree in accounting may better prepare you for the CPA exam in some states."}
{"text": "At Kenyon, psychology is taught as the scientific study of human and animal behavior and mental processes. The department is noteworthy for its emphasis on research, and students have extraordinary opportunities for both independent study and collaborative work with professors in a range of fields, from cognition in the elderly to behavioral pharmacology. To fully understand the foundations of psychological behavior, students select from courses in learning and motivation, perception, physiology, neurophysiology, and the psychology of language. Expressions of these concepts in social situations are examined in courses in child development, abnormal psychology, the social psychology, and theories of personality, to name a few. Questions? Contact the Department."}
{"text": "Chain and transmission The basic principle of a pedal-driven chain connecting with teeth on the rear wheel has not changed for decades, except for the usual weight-saving use of newer materials. It might seem amateurish but chains do still snap in the professional world so mechanics clean and lubricate this most important of components on a daily basis. The gear ratios themselves are very different to the leisure, commuting or mountain bike. The double chainring at the front means twice as many gears for riders who need every bit of mechanical help they can get. |^^ Back to top|"}
{"text": "Zooming into NGC 253 Lying only 13 million light-years away from us, the spiral galaxy NGC 253 is one of the brightest in the sky. This sequence zooms into this nearly edge-on galaxy, starting with a \"naked-eye\" very wide-angle view, and then plunging into its heart, where a team of astronomers from Instituto de Astrofis\u00edca de Canarias (Spain) discovered many young, massive and very dusty stellar nurseries. The sequence then blends from the visible light into a very high resolution composite of NACO images obtained with the VLT in the infrared, together with an ACS image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. In the final image, the stellar nurseries appear as reddish blobs near the centre of the Galaxy. ESO, NASA/ESA, Digitized Sky Survey 2 and A. Fujii About the Video |Release date:||19 January 2009| About the Object |Type:||\u2022 Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Spiral| \u2022 X - Galaxies"}
{"text": "Status of water quality in India 2009 Water quality data of water bodies in the country forms the basis of management and planning of water pollution control. Considering the above, CPCB envisaged a National Water Monitoring Programme (NWMP) with 1700 water quality monitoring stations, located on all important rivers, lakes including some wells for groundwater studies. The data collected during 2009 indicates that organic pollution, as indicated by Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Coliform counts, continue to be the major water quality issues. Out of the 7100 observations made on 64% indicate BOD within the acceptable range of 3 mg/1 and 70% indicate faecal coliform less than 500 MPN/100 ml. Based on the data collected, polluted stretches have been identified and restoration plans conceived by the concerned State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees."}
{"text": "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) LCA involves a set of environmental assessment tools. The internationally agreed standard for LCA has been developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and this is documented in four environmental management system standards (the ISO 14000 series). The methodology is generally broken up into four stages: - Definition of the goal and scope - Life-cycle inventory analysis - Life-cycle impact assessment - Life-cycle interpretation"}
{"text": "For a 3D version by Sleeves, see: Celtic Knots, Truchet tiles, Combinatorial Patterns. It is called hyperbolic-paraboloid because the horizontal cross sections are hyperbolas and diagonal vertical cross-sections are parabolas. This structure is commonly used as roofs for modern pavillions. You can easily make a hyperbolic-paraboloid. Imagine a cube. Mark the top two opposite corners. These two corners will be the top two vertexes of the surface you see in the above image. Now, also mark the two opposite corners at the bottom of the cube. Draw diagonal lines from these corners. (look at the figure above. Your diagonal lines will be the edges of the surface) Mark regular intervals on these diagonal lines. Now, connect lines from one diagonal to the other side. You are all done! For a Java applet that does live rotation of hyperbolic-paraboloid, see hyperbolic-paraboloid."}
{"text": "What is Anarcha Feminism?? Although opposition to the state and all forms of authority had a strong voice among the early feminists of the 19th century, the more recent feminist movement which began in the 1960\u2032s was founded upon anarchist practice. This is where the term anarcha-feminism came from, referring to women anarchists who act within the larger feminist and anarchist movements to remind them of their principles. The modern anarcha-feminists built upon the feminist ideas of previous anarchists, both male and female. Indeed, anarchism and feminism have always been closely linked. Many outstanding feminists have also been anarchists, including View full article \u00bb"}
{"text": "Barley was the first domesticated grain in the Near East and appeared about the same time as wheat. And the statistics still attest to it - among cereal crops barley is ranked fourth in the world for both area and production. It is used as an ingredient in different types of bread and made into malt, an important ingredient in beer and whiskey and an increasingly common end-use product in sub-Saharan Africa. Barley is one of the most important staple food crops in the highlands of Ethiopia. Interestingly, South Africa is the largest producer of beer in Africa, followed by Nigeria and Ethiopia. In the temperate highlands of sub-Saharan Africa, wheat and barley are the main staples, complemented by pulses and to a lesser extent tef and potatoes. Barley beer is one of the main sources of cash in the area. Reference to numbers/statistics are from FAOSTAT 2010 for the year 2008"}
{"text": "Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - n. An extensive genus of solitary bees, containing many of those large species known as carpenter-bees. They resemble bumblebees, from which they differ in having the abdomen usually naked, and in important venational characters. Their burrows are formed in solid wood, and their cells are separated by partitions usually made of agglutinated sawdust, and provisioned with pollen. Six species occur in Europe and nine in North America. X. violacea is the common European species, and X. virginica the common one in the United States. See also GNU Webster's 1913 - n. (Zo\u00f6l.) A genus of hymenopterous insects including the carpenter. See Carpenter bee, under carpenter. - n. carpenter bees Sorry, no example sentences found. Looking for tweets for xylocopa."}
{"text": "|a magnet, often of steel, that retains its magnetization after the magnetic field producing it has been removed| |a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.| |a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.| |permanent magnet (p\u00fbr'm\u0259-n\u0259nt) Pronunciation Key A piece of ferromagnetic material that retains its magnetism after it has been magnetized."}
{"text": "Bleach is commonly used as a disinfectant -- but now, for the first time, researchers have explained just how bleach works to kill bacteria. Writing in the journal Cell, researchers describe the action of ordinary bleach on proteins in bacteria. First, the proteins unfold in a manner similar to proteins undergoing heat-realted stress, then clump together in a manner similar to that of the proteins in a cooking hard-boiled egg. We'll talk with one of the researchers on the project about the work, and how the new knowledge might be put to use. Might the disinfectant quality of bleach have a parallel in your immune system? Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer"}
{"text": "What is Medical Informatics? Medical Informatics is the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care. It deals with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and biomedicine. Health informatics tools include not only computers but also clinical guidelines, formal medical terminologies, and information and communication systems. It is applied to the areas of nursing, clinical care, dentistry, pharmacy, public health and (bio)medical research."}
{"text": "All > Science > Weather - A product of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Agricultural Statistics Board, and U.S. Department of Agriculture. It contains weekly national agricultural weather summaries, including the weather's effect on crops; summaries and farm progress for 44 states and New England area. NOAA National Weather Service - Cite This Source - This Definition - GLF, GLS, Great Lakes Faxback, Great Lakes Marine Forecast (MAFOR), Great Lakes Storm Summary, Great Lakes Weather Broadcast, LAWEB, MAFOR, Nearshore Forecast, Open Lakes Forecast, Wind Waves"}
{"text": "Today we tend think of Valle d'Aosta as off the beaten track, save for skiers and serious hikers. Yet for millennia it was a well-trod crossroads and one of the main access routes between northern and southern Europe. In the 3rd century, Hannibal marched his elephants through the valley and Generations of Roman legions trudged through, building roads and bridges that are still used today. For centuries, an unending stream of pilgrims trekked through on their way to Rome, braving impossible snows, exhausting altitudes and the exorbitant tolls levied by local lords. Though no longer on the itineraries of many foreign travelers, this small region boasts a number of wonderful attractions and sites. Visitors can take advantage of the mild, and sunny climate \u2013 which differs from the area on the other side of the Alps."}
{"text": "Welcome to the cyberhome of the project Pioneers of Island Melanesia. The aim of this three-year (2002\u20132005) project was to investigate the deep prehistory of Island Melanesia, from the time of first settlement some 40.000 years ago until the arrival of speakers of Austronesian languages less than 4.000 years ago. Sadly, these pages are not up to date with results and publications but will still give an idea of the focus of the project. The project combines the insights of linguistics, genetics, archaeology, and biological anthropology, all fields in which the understanding of the prehistory in this part of the world has developed significantly in the last few years. Researchers from institutions in The Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain and Sweden are working together to increase the body of data, and to formulate a unitary model of the first inhabitants of Island Melanesia."}
{"text": "Fractions (S.O.S. Mathematics) Library Home || Full Table of Contents || Suggest a Link || Library Help |Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Univ. of Texas at El Paso| |A math review for people who have forgotten what they once knew about fractions. Simple fractions (Identification; Factoring Integers; Reducing Fractions; Multiplication; Division; Building Fractions; Addition; Subtraction; Order of Operations). Complex Fractions, Compound Fractions, Decimals, Percentage.| |Levels:||Elementary, Middle School (6-8)| |Resource Types:||Courses, Problems/Puzzles, Tutorials| |Math Topics:||Basic Operations, Fractions/Decimals/Percents| \u00a9 1994-2013 Drexel University. All rights reserved. The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel University School of Education."}
{"text": "the Min Min What is the difference between the ropen light and the Min Min light? Both are seen in the Southwest Pacific. Both are mysterious and without official scientific explanation. The ropen light of Papua New Guinea (also called indava, duwas, seklo-bali, and wawanar) flies much higher and faster than the Min Min. When the ropen is seen to fly at low elevation, it is usually over a reef, presumably catching fish. No barn owl has been seen fishing over a reef. The ropen light usually moves in more of a straight line, but the Min Min often changes direction. The most significant difference between the ropen and the Min Min, however, is when they are seen clearly, up close: The ropen is a long-tailed pterosaur-like creature, but the Min Min is a barn owl."}
{"text": "Posted on Mon, Feb. 14, 2011 last updated: February 14, 2011 01:03:31 PM A study at the University of California at Irvine has determined that safe and eco-friendly LED bulbs, commonly used in headlights, stoplights and holiday lights, contain lead, arsenic and other hazardous substances. The toxic material could increase the risk of cancer, kidney disease and other illnesses, although the risks are more long-term than immediate; a single exposure to a broken bulb is unlikely to cause illness. Research revealed that high-intensity red light bulbs contained the largest amount of arsenic, while low-intensity red bulbs contained eight times the amount of lead permitted by California state law. White bulbs had higher amounts of nickel, also a potentially hazardous substance. Read the complete story at newsobserver.com"}
{"text": "Family Science Days Visit Family Science Days during the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Browse interactive tabletop exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by experts convened by AAAS! This FREE event is open to all, but organized especially for students in grade levels 6 to 12. This community science showcase \u2014 featuring hands-on demonstrations and other family and kid-friendly activities \u2014 shines a spotlight on a broad range of educators working to promote an interest in science among the general public. At Family Science Days, you will be able to: - Dig for artifacts - Paint with bacteria - Trick your brain - Explore nanotechnology in everyday objects - Tour the universe - Meet cool scientists - And much, much more! Family Science Days 2011 Things To Do & Events This Week! Apps for Kids"}
{"text": "Today, November 11th, is when many pause to remember the service that men and women in the armed forces have provided in the service of their country. Here in the United States the day is marked as Veterans Day and serves to thank those who served. In other countries such as Canada, the UK, and others the day is known as Remembrance Day in honor of those who fought and died in service to their countries. Take a moment today not only to reflect about your ancestors and living relatives who gave their service in the armed forces, but consider posting their stories at your genealogy blog. The latest posts from GeneaBloggers member blogs related to Remembrance Day and Veterans Day are listed below. \u00a9 2012, copyright Thomas MacEntee"}
{"text": "Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Pedestrian safety becomes an even greater concern during the annual change from Daylight Savings Time to Eastern Standard Time, which occurs this year on November 1. Pedestrian collisions spike during the winter months and according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fatal pedestrian/motor vehicle collisions occur most often between 6 p.m. and midnight. To stay safe, pedestrians are encouraged to wear reflective materials at dusk and night. They should never assume drivers can see them, even when in the beam of a vehicle\u2019s headlights. Drivers should slow down and be aware that pedestrians can be virtually invisible at night or in bad weather. For more pedestrian safety tips, go to the County\u2019s website"}
{"text": "Going for Jazz Musical Practices and American Ideology Weaving together a range of seemingly disparate topics, from Frederick Jackson Turner's frontier thesis to the invention of bebop, from Jean Baudrillard's Seduction to the Cold War atomic regime, Gebhardt addresses the meaning and value of jazz in the political economy of American society. In Going for Jazz, jazz musicians assume dynamic and dramatic social positions that demand a more conspicuous place for music in our understanding of the social world. Introduction: \"But Play You Must\" 1. Sidney Bechet: The Virtuosity of Construction 2. Charlie Parker: The Virtuosity of Speed 3. Ornette Coleman: The Virtuosity of Illusion Epilogue: \"A Tune beyond Ourselves\""}
{"text": "You determine whether fork() has a \"fork all\" or a \"fork one\" semantic in your application by linking with the appropriate library. Linking with -lthread gives you the \"fork all\" semantic for fork(), and linking with -lpthread gives the \"fork one\" semantic for fork() (see Figure 7-1for an explanation of compiling options). Be careful when using global state after a call to any fork() function. For example, when one thread reads a file serially and another thread in the process successfully calls one of the forks, each process then contains a thread that is reading the file. Because the seek pointer for a file descriptor is shared after a fork(), the thread in the parent gets some data while the thread in the child gets the other. This introduces gaps in the sequential read accesses."}
{"text": "Were you looking for information about Acromegaly? Akromegali is a common misspelling of acromegaly. As a type of hormonal disorder, acromegaly results when the pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone. In most cases, the condition is caused by a tumor. Researchers believe that about 3 out of every 1 million people develop acromegaly each year, and that 40 to 60 out of every 1 million people suffer from the condition at any given time. The most common symptom is the abnormal growth of the hands and feet. Possible treatment options may include surgery, medications, and radiation therapy. (Click Acromegaly for more detailed information on this condition, including what causes it and how it is diagnosed. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)"}
{"text": "|Origin:||, past participle of cooperari, from Latin co- ( CO-) + operari 'to work'| co\u2027op\u2027e\u2027rate also co-operate British English [intransitive] to work with someone else to achieve something that you both want The two universities are to cooperate in the development of a new industrial process. They agreed to co-operate with Brazil on a programme to protect the rain-forests. Lions cooperate with each other when hunting game. As chairman I was anxious to co-operate with Mr Baker as far as possible. The church seeks to cooperate closely with local schools. cooperate to do something Both sides agreed to co-operate to prevent illegal fishing in the area."}
{"text": "This introductory chapter begins by setting out the focus of the book, namely the three general features of Jewish biomedical law: the influence of morality upon the halakhah in this area, patient autonomy, and the role of scientific progress in the shaping of halakhic decisions. The bulk of the book deals with the moral dimension of biomedical halakhah. It then discusses the three features of Jewish biomedical law, the methodology used in the study, the structure of Jewish law, comparative law, and the influence of biomedical halakhah on the Israeli legal system. Oxford Scholarship Online requires a subscription or purchase to access the full text of books within the service. Public users can however freely search the site and view the abstracts and keywords for each book and chapter. If you think you should have access to this title, please contact your librarian."}
{"text": "Calculate Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt calories from carbohydrates, fats and proteins based on weight Gravels and Substrates Materials and Substances What is pennyweight per square centimeter? The pennyweight per square centimeter surface density measurement unit is used to measure area in square centimeters in order to estimate weight or mass in pennyweights. The surface density is used to measure the thickness of paper, fabric and other thin materials.read more...\u00bb What is energy or heat measurement? for energy units details see belowread more...\u00bb"}
{"text": "Cotton, ink, and gold; plain weave, resist dyed (ikat), painted; inscription: black ink and gold leaf, painted L. 23 in. (58.4 cm), W. 16 in. (40.6 cm) Gift of George D. Pratt, 1929 (29.179.9) The striped textiles of Yemen were famous in medieval times throughout the Islamic world. They were made in the ikat technique, in which the cotton warp threads were bundled together and resist-dyed before being arranged on the loom to form patterns of arrowheads and diamonds. The presence of fringe suggests that this fragment was part of a shawl. Inscriptions on Yemeni ikats are usually either embroidered or, as here, painted. These and other textiles bearing inscriptions were called tiraz, from the Persian word meaning \"embroidery.\" They were produced in tiraz factories, some of which were commercial and others royal."}
{"text": "from ScienceNOW Daily News January 10, 2012 The temperature of a nest can affect a hatchling lizard\u2019s size, speed, and sex. Now, the reptiles can add smarts to the list. Researchers have found that lizards incubated in warmer environments may learn faster than others. The results are preliminary, but they suggest that a hotter climate could give some lizards a cognitive edge, potentially helping them escape predators."}
{"text": "This family contains about 900 species in 55 genera. They are mostly trees or shrubs. There are very few plants in this family that are used commercially. Systematics: This family is very closely related to the Celastraceae. They differ in having stamen that are opposite to the petals. They have in common a 5-lobed calyx and a 5-clawed corolla. The ovary is superior and contains a nectariferous disk, that surrounds the superior ovary making it look inferior. This is a prominent feature of the family. The gynecium has 1 pistil and 2,3 carpels. Links to more information"}
{"text": "Taraxacum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. They are native to Eurasia and North America, and two species, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, are found as weeds worldwide. Both species are edible in their entirety. The common name dandelion is given to members of the genus, and like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret. Many Taraxacum species produce seeds asexually by apomixis, where the seeds are produced without pollination, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant."}
{"text": "Distracted driving has put people in danger for many decades, but the recent surge in cell phone popularity amongst Americans has created a new risk. Distracted driving, including text messaging, is one of the leading causes of injuries and fatalities across the country. While many drivers understand the risks of texting while behind the wheel, more than 100,000 people are still texting and driving at any given time in the U.S. By understanding the very real risks of cell phone use behind the wheel, you can help decrease dangers by avoiding bad behavior while driving. Take a look at this infographic from an Elmhurst driving school to find out more about the relationship between texting and driving. Please share it with your friends and family to spread awareness about responsible drivers\u2019 education!"}
{"text": "address bar spoofing A result of malicious software where a user's browser address bar is altered to force the browser to display Web pages as chosen by the attacker. Address bar spoofing is done by running a script that removes the browser's address bar and replaces it with a fake one. See also browser hijacker. Featured Partners Sponsored - Increase worker productivity, enhance data security, and enjoy greater energy savings. Find out how. Download the \u201cUltimate Desktop Simplicity Kit\u201d now.\u00bb - Find out which 10 hardware additions will help you maintain excellent service and outstanding security for you and your customers. \u00bb - Server virtualization is growing in popularity, but the technology for securing it lags. To protect your virtual network.\u00bb - Before you implement a private cloud, find out what you need to know about automated delivery, virtual sprawl, and more. \u00bb"}
{"text": "November 3, 2011 Workers cycle past a coal-fired power plant in December 2010 in Changchun, in northeast China\u2019s Jilin province. The world\u2019s emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide took the biggest jump on record, the U.S. Department of Energy calculated, a sign of how feeble the world\u2019s efforts are at slowing man-made global warming. The new figures for 2010 mean that levels of greenhouse gases are higher than the worst-case scenario outlined by climate change experts just four years ago. China, the United States and India are the world\u2019s top producers of greenhouse gases. This photograph was submitted by a member of our community. If you find this photograph objectionable, please suggest this photograph for removal.Suggest Removal"}
{"text": "Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Antelope Canyon formed over the course of millions of years by erosion of the Navajo Sandstone, primarily due to flash flooding and secondarily due to wind erosion. Rainwater (especially during monsoon season) runs into the wash that Antelope Canyon is part of, picking up speed and sand as it rushes through the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways are eroded away, making the corridors wider and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form characteristic \u2018flowing\u2019 shapes in the rock. Lower Antelope Canyon, called Hasdeztwazi, or \u201cspiral rock arches\u201d by the Navajo, is located a few kilometers away from the upper Antelope Canyon and is a more difficult hike. In the same series:"}
{"text": "by Jeanne Gehret Verbal Images Press, $9.95; for ages 8\u201312 Purchase The Don't-Give-Up Kid and Learning Differences Any child who\u2019s ever felt inadequate about learning will relate to Alex, the don\u2019t-give-up kid. Alex is teased because he can\u2019t read \u2014 letters look foreign to him; they jump around the page or appear backwards. But young readers are shown that learning differences have nothing to do with lack of intelligence. Alex begins to work with a specialist, who introduces him to Thomas Edison (who had ADD and dyslexia). Though the inventor failed many times, he never stopped trying \u2014 and neither does Alex."}
{"text": "This is a question in the area of extraterrestrial life. While life may be possible without it, space travel is probably impossible without metal. Metal is created in stars and heavy metals (above iron) are created in super novae. In a German posting, someone mentioned that there are only very few stars outside of the galactic core which contain a lot of metal. There is little hope for life in the core itself but if metal is so rare outside the core, that surely limits the options for aliens to build civilizations. My question: We can easily measure the amount of metal in a star by looking at its spectrum. Does that give a good indication of the metal distribution of dark bodies? Is there a theory about the relation between elements in the star and its planets? I also read somewhere that there seem to be a lot of \"free\" planets (which don't orbit a sun). Does this also apply to them?"}
{"text": "In an emergency, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel encounter many threats, including chemical exposure. Specialized HazMat teams are often part of fire and rescue departments; however, toxic gasses and vapors are real dangers for all fire and EMS team members. In the past, chemical detection devices were too cumbersome and expensive. Lightweight and easy to use, the Chameleon helps keep firefighters and EMS personnel safe. The simple color-identification system makes readings easy and reliable, even under the most stressful and complex conditions."}
{"text": "Contact: Jocelyn Duffy Carnegie Mellon University Caption: In early endosomes, Shiga toxin (green) is sorted into membrane tubules, which pinch off and move to the Golgi apparatus. The membrane left behind, marked by epidermal growth factor (red), eventually fuses with lysosomes and its contents are destroyed. Sorting into the Golgi-destined membrane tubules depends on Shiga toxin binding to GPP130. Manganese protects cells by down-regulating GPP130. Without GPP130 to bind, Shiga toxin does not enter the endosomal membrane tubules and, as a consequence, it is degraded in lysosomes. Credit: Carnegie Mellon University Usage Restrictions: None Related news release: Carnegie Mellon study reveals potential of manganese in neutralizing deadly Shiga toxin"}
{"text": "Basic Networking: What You Need to Know Source: Cisco Systems Basic networking consists of two essential pieces of equipment: switches and routers. If you know how this hardware works, you'll have a fundamental understanding of basic networking as well. Knowing more about basic networking can help you make better decisions about the network design, services, and features your business needs to implement in order to thrive."}
{"text": "Ceremony on Monday June 18th On June 18, 1812, President James Madison signed a Declaration of War against the United Kingdom of Great Britain. In honor of the 200th anniversary, the Ross County Board of Commissioners is holding an event on Monday at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Ross County Courthouse. The morning will start with the reading of an invocation , rising the flag, singing the National Anthem, a twenty-one gun salutes, the playing of taps, and a benediction. The featured speaker will be historian Patricia Medert, Chillicothe\u2019s and Ross County\u2019s foremost authority on state & local history. She will talk about Ohio\u2019s involvement in the 3-year conflict."}
{"text": "As the official version of events has it, for most of this century Emperor Hirohito of Japan was merely a figurehead, serving as a symbol of the nation while a militarist elite led the country down a path of aggression that ended in humiliating defeat. Herbert Bixs biography Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan blows the official myth to shreds. Bixs Pulitzer Prize-winning work shows that the emperor was very much involved in plotting his countrys militarist course and details how he was able to cover up his involvement in the years after World War II a cover-up that has left Japan unable to confront the moral issues that arose from its war strategy. Bix will discuss his book today at 5 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore. HERBERT BIX: 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Originally published on September 27, 2001"}
{"text": "In biology, the term organic means anything made of or derived from living organisms. - See also organic compound. In chemistry, the term organic is applied to many carbon-containing compounds. It is a common misconception that \"organic\" refers to any compound that contains carbon. Multiple inorganic molecules containing carbon exist, such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Chemistry is split into two general categories: organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Within the environmentalist or healthy food movements, organic refers to any food grown without man-made chemicals or pesticides. The USDA certifies foods as organic, but some farmers also produce uncertified food."}
{"text": "Don\u2019t be scared! This exhibit is one that some people are afraid to enter! But there\u2019s no reason to be scared. The snakes, lizards, amphibians, and spiders found in this exhibit don\u2019t deserve their bad reputation. Take a moment to explore this collection of some of nature\u2019s most amazing creatures, and see if you don\u2019t leave with a better impression of them. Animals you\u2019ll see here: - Native To : Southeast Asia - Habitat : Jungles, Marshes, Woodlands, Rocky Foothills, Swamps, River Valleys, and Grasslands - Native To : Central America, Northern South America - Habitat : Found mostly near water. *Some images provided through Wikipedia."}
{"text": "They conducted a survey of 1,000 smokers who wanted to kick the habit. The results showed those who consumed the most fruits and vegetables were three times more likely to be tobacco-free for a least 30 days 14 months later than those who consumed the least amount of these foods. The researchers aren\u2019t sure why this diet may dampen the urge to smoke. But they have several theories. \u201cIt\u2019s possible that fruits and vegetables give people more of a feeling of satiety or fullness so they feel less of a need to smoke, since smokers sometimes confuse hunger with an urge to smoke,\u201d speculated Jeffrey Haibach, the lead author of the study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research. Furthermore, these foods \u201cmay actually worsen the taste of cigarettes,\u201d he added. After all, a cigarette and a coffee go hand in hand. The same can\u2019t be said for a carrot stick."}
{"text": "Removal of lymph nodes is a routine part of surgery for gynecologic cancers. Memorial Sloan-Kettering gynecologic surgeons, led by Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum, have developed a simple procedure to identify and remove the most important lymph nodes during surgery for early-stage endometrial or cervical cancers. This technique involves injecting a colored dye that leads to the critical lymph nodes, which can then be removed and tested for cancer cells. Known as sentinel lymph node mapping, this procedure allows surgeons to remove only the important lymph nodes, which can lead to a shorter surgery for women and decreased side effects such as lymphedema (swelling of the legs). The removal of fewer lymph nodes also means that pathologists can examine these more precisely for the spread of cancer."}
{"text": "Fly was really interested in being a superhero. What type of super power would you like to have and how would you help people in the world with it? What kind of a friend do you think Spider is? What type of a friend do you think worm is? Compare and contrast the two specifically on how they treat fly. Give some examples from the story to support why you think that way. What did you think of fly's de We heve been learning about the lifecycle of different insects in our classroom. Based off of the story that Fly wrote for her Mom do you think flies go through a simple or complex life cycle? Tell me what stage do the you think the maggot would be (egg, larve, pupa or adult)?"}
{"text": "What is environmental governance? Environmental governance means rules, processes and behaviour that affect the way powers are exercised at European level in the field of environmental policies, particularly as regards openness, participation, accountability, effectiveness and coherence. Following the adoption by the Commission of a White Paper on European Governance on 25 July 2001, the promotion of new forms of governance is one of the Commission's strategic priorities."}
{"text": "Prove that every planar graph has at least one vertex of degree at most five. Conclude that planar graphs are six-colorable. Prove that every triangle-free planar graph has at least one vertex of degree at most three. Conclude that such graphs are four-colorable. Notes : Planar graphs are known to be 4-colorable (Four Color Theorem). Triangle-free planar graphs are known be three-colorable (Grotzsch's theorem). Posted: Jun 29 '12 Seen: 68 times Last updated: Oct 19 '12"}
{"text": "1. Before beginning this lesson, ask students what they already know about this Supreme Court case. Listen for misunderstandings or inaccuracies or misconceptions about the case. 2. Explain that everyone in the class will have two duties: (1) study one side of the argument and (2) develop a response to each point of that side\u2019s argument, something that the team of attorneys might use. 3. Divide the students into two groups, one the team of lawyers for the Board of Education and the other Brown\u2019s lawyers. 4. The Board\u2019s group will study Brown\u2019s case and respond to it point by point; Brown\u2019s group will study the Board\u2019s case and respond to it point by point. 5. Each group will create a poster to present their findings. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka - Other sites as researched by students This lesson was developed by Bette Brooks, Kent State University."}
{"text": "The people in the photo above are walking through the coils of a \u201cLiving Machine\u201d in Emmen Zoo, Netherlands. It is a machine that filters and cleans 260,000 gallons of wastewater per day using nothing but plants. The water that comes out is drinkable. It was created by John and Nancy Jack Todd using the science of \u201cbiomimicry\u201c, where innovations are inspired by existing systems in the natural world. They\u2019ve built large scale water cleaning machines in Canada and the US. Find out more at: Living Machines"}
{"text": "Perhaps our solar system is rarer than we thought. Posts Tagged \u2018jupiter\u2019 Lakes under Europa\u2019s surface could hold the key to life on Jupiter\u2019s icy moon. Did our early solar system contain another large planet? This week\u2019s space news round-up includes a magma ocean, hot Jupiters and the hunt for Earth-like exoplanets\u2026 Ripples in the rings of Saturn and Jupiter can tell scientists when a comet passed through. 2010 was a roller coaster year for science news\u2014think exoplanets, synthetic-life, arsenic-eating bacteria (or not!), earthquakes, volcanoes and of course, the Gulf oil spill. Jupiter\u2019s southern belt went missing over a month ago, but have no fear, it should reappear shortly! Want to explore the Moon or spot explosions on the Sun? Go ahead\u2026 An amateur astronomer discovers a new, mysterious spot on Jupiter."}
{"text": "Reading Middle English can be tough, and it takes a lot of practice, but \"The Miller's Tale\" is a great place to begin. For one thing, it's a very straightforward story. The narrator is basically just describing what happens to these four characters, without a lot of confusing embellishments or plot twists. Plus, it's totally hilarious! Our advice: Read our plot summary first, then use that as your training wheels to tackle the tale. And for resources devoted to helping you learn Middle English, see \"Best of the Web.\""}
{"text": "First Spacewalk in the History of Man April 8, 2003 Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot for the Gemini-Titan 4 space flight, floats in zero gravity of space. The extravehicular activity was performed during the third revolution of the Gemini 4 spacecraft. White is attached to the spacecraft by a 25-ft. umbilical line and a 23-ft. tether line, both wrapped in gold tape to form one cord. In his right hand White carries a Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit (HHSMU). The visor of his helmet is gold plated to protect him from the unfiltered rays of the sun. Topics: Extra-vehicular activity, Gemini program, Human spaceflight, Edward H. White II, Space gun, Gemini 4, Gemini 9A"}
{"text": "Cocaine causes the body\u2019s blood vessels to become narrow, constricting the flow of blood. This is a problem. It forces the heart to work harder to pump blood through the body. (If you\u2019ve ever tried squeezing into a tight pair of pants, then you know how hard it is for the heart to pump blood through narrowed blood vessels.) When the heart works harder, it beats faster. It may work so hard that it temporarily loses its natural rhythm. This is called fibrillation, and it can be very dangerous because it stops the flow of blood through the body. Many of cocaine\u2019s effects on the heart are actually caused by cocaine\u2019s impact on the brain\u2014the body\u2019s control center."}
{"text": "Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae). Given its scientific name by Carolus Linnaeus in 1753, the name alluding to its Arabian origins. Native to the mountains of East Africa, the wild distribution probably centred on Ethiopia. Life form: a long-lived shrub. Parts used: seeds roasted and ground to make a beverage; pulp of fruit used as animal feed. Ploidy level: allotetraploid."}
{"text": "Hungary - Bibliotheca Corviniana The Bibliotheca Corviniana was the library of King Matthias in the second half of the 15th century. After the king\u2019s death and during the Turkish occupation the collection has been dispersed. Today the remaining pieces of the collection are to be found in 50 libraries. The National Sz\u00e9ch\u00e9nyi Library started its programme entitled Bibliotheca Corviniana Digitalis in 2001 with the aim to reconstruct King Matthias\u2019 library with the help of modern technology. 35 corvinas kept at the National Sz\u00e9ch\u00e9nyi Library have been digitized at the National Sz\u00e9ch\u00e9nyi Library. More information about the programme can be found on its website. - Country: Hungary"}
{"text": "Media/History/Society: A Cultural History of U.S. Media February 2009, \u00a92009, Wiley-Blackwell Media/History/Society offers a cultural history of media in the United States, shifting the lens of media history from media developments and evolution to a focus on changes in culture and society, emphasizing how media shaped and were shaped by these trends, policies, and cultural shifts. - Covers the topics that instructors want to teach - Provides a timely and relevant culturally determined perspective on media history in American society - Organized thematically rather than chronologically - Links history to contemporary issues, setting journalism into a broader historical context - Includes alternate table of contents, discussion questions, an instructor\u2019s manual, and sample exams"}
{"text": "B and T World Seeds' reference number: USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:5 Type of plant - perennial Flower: BRICK RED Height in meters: 0.9 Parts of Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow are considered toxic. Common names for Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow: Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories: 6: Bulbous and Rhizomatous Plant Seed List 43: Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List 131: Toxic Plants Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow seeds will usually germinate in 10-15 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Sow seeds about 6mm deep in a Well drained seed sowing mix at about 25\u00b0C. Pre chill HP for 7 day. Sow in lime-free compost."}
{"text": "One alabaster statue shows the Pharoah seated and wearing a Nemes headdress, a pleated kilt and a royal beard. The Nemes headdress is the striped cloth that drapes down behind a pharaoh's ears and over his shoulders. The pair was discovered at Kom el-Hettan, on the west bank of Luxor. The statue is located in the passageway leading to the funerary temple's third gate, or pylon, some 656 feet behind the Colossi of Memnon, which guarded the first gate. The statue pair are unique in their well-carved alabaster, according to Hourig Sourouzian, mission leader of the Colossi of Memnon and Amenhotep III Temple Conservation Project. The stone, hewn in the quarries of Hatnub in Middle Egypt, was rarely used for such colossal statues. Click here for the complete article."}
{"text": "Many methods have been developed in the past\u2014see, for example, the comprehensive book by Devroye \u2014and methods are usually given names to identify them. I, Marsaglia, called this the Monty Python method when it was developed, some 20 years ago, because opening graphics on the British television show Monty Python\u2019s Flying Circus resembled the essential element of the method. The zany Monty Python crew pictured a stylized head with a hinged top that folded open, with all kinds of silliness pouring out. The Monty Python Method has an analogous hinged top that is folded over to suggest, among other things, an interesting way to generate a random variable. You may judge for yourself its silliness. Friday, March 03, 2006 The Monty Python method for generating random variables: Posted by Suresh Venkatasubramanian at 3/03/2006 01:05:00 PM"}
{"text": "The theme for this week is anger. I\u2019m feeling grumpy, and this seemed a good way to blow off some steam (bonus expression!). Today\u2019s expression is blow a gasket. Explanation: To blow a gasket means to explode with anger. Example: After the telephone company forget to credit her account for the second time, Margaret blew a gasket. Origin: I can\u2019t find any information on the direct origin of this, but I\u2019m assuming it\u2019s fairly modern, since gaskets only been around for the past 100 years or so. A gasket is seal used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid. So \u2013 if a gasket blows on your car, something will start leaking out. No related posts."}
{"text": "Examine Greek and Latin word beginnings with your class, as well as pairs of related words. A special dictionary section features the character Detective Dick Shanary as he follow six exciting cases, climaxing in the capture of the criminal Werds and his accomplice, Miss Spelling. The Teacher's Edition provides information on the Greek and Latin words that make up the spelling units. - Morphophonemic pairs - Word origination - Country names A complimentary Spelling 6 Worktext accompanies this purchase."}
{"text": "Date: June 7, 2001 Creator: Osorio-O'Dea, Patricia Description: The U.S. Department of Education(ED) administers the Bilingual Education Act (BEA), the federal education program specifically intended for limited English proficient (LEP) children. The Congress considered several proposals to reauthorize the BEA in the 106th Congress. The 107th Congress has again been considering legislation to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including the BEA. H.R. 1, the \u201cNo Child Left Behind Act of 2001\u201d was passed by the House on May 23, 2001. S. 1, the \u201cBetter Education for Students and Teachers Act\u201d was reported in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, and is currently under consideration, as amended by SA358, in the Senate. Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department"}
{"text": "Description from Flora of China Basella rubra Linnaeus. Herbs annual. Stems green or red, to 10 m, fleshy, glabrous. Petiole 1-3 cm; leaf blade ovate or rotund, 3-9 \u00d7 2-8 cm, base shallowly cordate or rotund, margin entire, apex acuminate. Spikes 3-15(-20) cm. Bracteoles oblong. Perianth red-dish or purplish, ovate-oblong, 3-4 mm, base pale, margin entire, apex blunt. Filaments white; anthers yellowish. Utricle red to dark red or black, 5-6 mm in diam., containing violet juice. Fl. May-Sep, fr. Jul-Oct. Sometimes regarded as native, this species has long been cultivated as a vegetable and an ornamental. The juice is harmless and used as a food coloring. The plants are used medicinally. Widely cultivated. in China, naturalized in S China [pantropical]."}
{"text": "Hybrid Hazelnut Consortium Overview The goal of the Hybrid Hazelnut Consortium is to create a world leading hazelnut research and breeding program to develop hazelnuts as a widely adapted, high-yielding and low-input sustainable crop suitable for marginal soils that is competitive with annual crops for food, feed or bio-energy. The purpose of the Consortium is to leverage the intellectual resources and prior research investments of the four organizations to address the major barriers currently restricting the widespread expansion and agricultural adoption of hazelnut production. Specifically, the greatest challenges are (1) susceptibility to hazelnut disease eastern filbert blight (EFB), and (2) the limited climatic adaptation of existing cultivars. Check out the planned expansion of the United States Hazelnut Growing Area."}
{"text": "The rules have changed. It takes more than a few good report cards and regular attendance now to graduate from high school. Oregon has introduced a number of new, more rigorous diploma requirements over the past few years to help students better prepare for college or the workplace. They must take higher levels of math, English and science and they must demonstrate that they are proficient in various \"essential skills\" necessary to be successful in college, their future career and civic life. Students also may graduate with different types of diplomas. While most will earn the standard diploma, other options like a modified or extended diploma or alternative certificate are available now for students unable to meet the full set of academic requirements due to significant learning barriers."}
{"text": "EMOTIONS are running high. It's half-past ten at night and the heroine is preparing for one of the most intense and demanding arias of Richard Wagner's opera To carry such a performance convincingly, a singer must train for years and prepare carefully every day before going on stage. She must stretch and relax the many muscles she will need to project her voice, have enough fluid to keep her vocal chords lubricated, and be in the right emotional state. These are all such intensely human activities that it is difficult to imagine how a computer could ever replace an opera singer's voice. Infinitely flexible ... To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "The Wisdom of Confucius By Carol Publishing Group. 5.25\" x 7.25\", 197 pages, paperback. Confucius was born in the year 551B.C., and by his early twenties, he had begun to teach his philosophy to the Chinese masses. To this day, his name alone conjures up images of sage philosophy and inspiration. This book discusses the life and work of the famous Chinese wise man, holy man and teacher. His poignant advice still rings true today."}
{"text": "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was first developed in the 1950s by the American Psychiatric Association as a way to classify and define mental problems. It covers a whole host of problems, including clinical disorders, personality disorders, and intellectual disabilities. And it\u2019s been revised several times since its original publication, to include new and emerging psychological problems. But even so, we think the DSM isn\u2019t quite complete. In fact, we\u2019ve been experiencing an array of disorders of late that we think should definitely come under review by the APA for potential inclusion. That\u2019s because we believe these disorders are now widespread and very, very debilitating. After the jump, we give you a list of some of the new disorders we believe we \u2014 and you \u2014 might be suffering from. Keep reading \u00bb"}
{"text": "Watching the Mind Is an Individual Research Method Human beings have a capacity to watch and become aware of the way mind functions watching as an individual method into \u201cmind research\u201d. It makes us aware the way our mind functions. A phenomena can be approached scientifically if it is repeatable and measurable. Watching the mind enters into this category. Everyone can watch his/her mind whenever he likes. By watching the mind the brain will start emitting alpha rays and that can be measured by electroencephalogram (ECG)."}
{"text": "Hey guys i'm pretty new here. I'm taking General Chemistry 1 for the first time and stumbled upon something i'm having a little trouble with... So we're doing redox reactions now and have to find oxidation numbers for elements but I have a problem. I can't figure out when O is -2 and when it's -1. I know most Oxygens are -2 except for the peroxides but i can't figure out by the molecular formula which ones are peroxides. The example in my book is BaO2 . What makes this Barium Peroxide and not Dioxide?"}
{"text": "This segment introduces students to the study of how human relations help achieve career success and increase work and life balance. This segment emphasizes the importance of teamwork and examines the basic elements of the team-building leadership style, the sources of workplace conflict and conflict resolution, valuing diversity in the workplace, evaluating personal stress levels, and learning how to identify and implement effective stress management strategies. In addition, students examine how the traditional roles of both sexes are changing in today's world and workplace. Students examine traditional measures of success and evaluate for themselves a personal definition of career success. NOTE: The modular courses HMRL 101A, HMRL 101B, and HMRL 101C may be taken in any order and are (in combination) equivalent to HMRL 1010. Course is offered On-line"}
{"text": "(Upper) The Hubble Space Telescope picture of the distant galaxy 1938+666 which has been imaged into an Einstein ring by an intervening galaxy. The intervening galaxy shows up as the bright spot in the centre of the ring. The picture was taken in the infra-red region of the spectrum and the computer-generated colour of the image has been chosen simply for ease of (Lower) The MERLIN radio picture of the radio source 1938+666 embedded in the distant galaxy. The incomplete ring (or arc) shows that the radio source is not perfectly aligned with the lens galaxy and the Earth. The lens galaxy does not contain a radio source and hence does not show up in this picture. The colours are computer-generated and represent different levels of radio brightness."}
{"text": "- Commonwealth literature (English) -- History and criticism - English literature -- Developing countries -- History and criticism. - Emigration and immigration in literature - Postcolonialism -- Commonwealth countries - Culture conflict in literature - Postcolonialism in literature. - Imperialism in literature - Immigrants in literature - Colonies in literature - Great Britain -- Colonies -- Intellectual life. people who borrowed this, also borrowed: - Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. - Introduction; 1. Imperialism and Textuality; 2. Colonialist Concerns; 3. The Stirrings of New Nationalism; 4. Metropolitans and Mimics; 5. Independence; 6. Postcolonialism; 7. Transitional futures: the postcolonial book and the global world; Chronology of key events and publications; Notes; Further reading; Index. University of Huddersfield Library Catalogue"}
{"text": "Sixth Amendment: Right to Counsel (1791) This amendment echoes the language of Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution, providing a jury trial for all criminal cases. Jury trials must be speedy and open to the public, including the press, though not necessarily to television cameras. Defendants have the right to be told what they are charged with, and to a lawyer to assist them in their defense. Once the trial begins, it must take place in the area where the alleged crime was committed. Defendants have the right to cross-examine people who testify against them, and to subpoena witnesses to testify on their behalf. These protections are part of the due process rights protected by the Fifth Amendment. Landmark Supreme Court cases involving the right to counsel include Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)."}
{"text": "Aerospace giant Boeing has developed a novel means of clearing space junk from low Earth orbit: A cloud of ballistic gas. Most space junk-clearing schemes involve launching something up there to physically de-orbit debris, but this means launching rocket stages into orbit that then become more orbital debris. Boeing\u2019s solution: Launch a rocket full of cryogenic inert gas right to the very edge of space, then forcibly eject tons of vaporized gas further upward into an orbiting debris cluster. The initial density of the cloud will create enough drag to slow the debris just enough to de-orbit it, and the launch rocket would remain low enough to fall harmlessly back to Earth. More at New Scientist."}
{"text": "Clear tubes before (top) and after (bottom) sample collection, photo by Brian In 2010, we obtained two Geoprobe\u2122 units which are capable of coring small diameter holes up to 100 feet deep. In addition to other uses around the state, the Geoprobes are being used at the INL to collect samples that will help us determine the hydrologic and geologic properties of subsurface sediment near the proposed location for the Remote Handled-Low-level Waste Disposal Facility. Understanding the hydrogeology of the subsurface will improve the ability to track waste movement in the unsaturated zone at the facility. Samples are stored in clear tubes so they can be more easily identified, and they are available for examination and testing at the Lithologic Core Storage Library. We conducted Geoprobe training November 2010 for our staff and other agencies, photo by Kevin Hermann (Bureau of Reclamation)."}
{"text": "Personal Computer \u2013 Workstation. explanation regarding Workstation on Wikipedia. A workstation is a high-end personal computer designed for technical or scientific applications. Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating systems. Workstations are used for tasks such as computer-aided design, drafting and modeling, computation-intensive scientific and engineering calculations, image processing, architectural modeling, and computer graphics for animation and motion picture visual effects."}
{"text": "West Side Collaborative challenges students to develop into inquisitive, thoughtful individuals with a sense of responsibility to themselves and their community. We recognize and nurture multiple intelligences and design instructional approaches to build every student's understanding. Through a project-based curriculum that integrates technology, humanities, the arts and sciences, students learn to become independent thinkers, make meaningful choices and value growth through exploration and reflection. Teams of teachers on each grade work collaboratively to create opportunities for individualized and small group instruction. Together they design curriculum that enables students to use knowledge in new ways. Our goal is that each student develop the skills necessary to meet and exceed the standards."}
{"text": "1170 Gypsonoma oppressana (Treitschke, 1835)Wingspan c. 14mm. A relatively local species, occurring sporadically throughout England, this moth flies during June and July in a single generation. The larva feeds on poplar (Populus), initially grazing the underside of a leaf, from within a silken tube which becomes covered with frass. The larva then overwinters, and in spring feeds internally on leaf buds. The presence of a larva can be established by a frass-covered silken tube protruding from the entrance hole to the bud."}
{"text": "This page purports to have the answer. It says in part: \"Had the official split occurred 90 years earlier, the boundary may have been the crest of the Blue Ridge. Had the Civil War occurred in 1850, then West Virginia may have included what is now the Ninth Congressional District. Once the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad was built, connecting Southwest Virginia with Tidewater ports, subsistence agriculture was replaced with a cash economy based on tobacco. As part of the cultural change, slavery became more common in the region - and of course the counties went into debt to help finance the railroad. The boundary commission that recommended what counties should be included in the new state purposefully excluded those counties with a heavy debt load.\""}
{"text": "this video is really cool. they're showing how astronomers are looking for Earth like planets around the galaxy. As these planets cannot be viewed due to their distance from Earth and the light from their host sun, they measure the motion of the star and can model their solar systems through seeing how the \"sun\" wobbles, which is due to gravitational tug of the planets that orbit them. With this gravity recorded, a model of the planets that orbit the star are built, and from that the characteristics, based on their size and distance from the sun they orbit, of the planets can be modeled. Pretty neat stuff Interesting to think what, if anything, might be looking back."}
{"text": "Ichthyosis is a skin disorder causing dry and scaly skin. - Genetic or hereditary - Certain medical conditions like underactive thyroid, sarcoidosis, lymphoma, or HIV infection Symptoms vary according to the type of ichthyosis and include: - Dry, rough and scaly skin - Thickening of the skin There is no cure for ichthyosis and treatment includes: - Topical creams and moisturizers to hydrate the skin - Exfoliation to remove thickened skin - Retinoids to reduce scaling - Prescription creams and ointments containing alpha hydroxy acids There is no way to prevent ichthyosis."}
{"text": "Kalends of January first feria, second of the moon. AD 1077. An army was led by Tairdelbach ua Briain into U\u00ed Cheinnselaigh, and he took captive the son of Domnall Remhar, i.e. the king of U\u00ed Cheinnselaigh. The grandson of Mael\u00e1n, king of Gailenga, was killed by Mael Sechlainn, king of Temair. Ua Loingsigh, king of D\u00e1l Araide, was killed by his own people. Murchad ua Mael Sechlainn was killed by the men of Tethba. The defeat of Mael Dergi, in which many fell, was inflicted on the Fir Manach by the Cen\u00e9l E\u00f3gain of Telach \u00d3c. Colcu ua Erud\u00e1n, head of the poor of Ard Macha, rested in peace. Ailbe daughter of the abbot, wife of the king of Airthir and successor of Moninne, and Gilla P\u00e1traic, king of Cairpre ua Ciardai, died in penitence. Ua C\u00e9lec\u00e1n, heir designate of Airthir, and Ruarc ua Cadusaigh were killed."}
{"text": "How a Slide Rule Works Library Home || Full Table of Contents || Suggest a Link || Library Help |An explanation of how slide rules work, beginning with a rudimentary logarithm calculator and log tables, featuring a logarithmic scale to print out to make your own slide rule, and concluding with \"tricks from the slide rule era.\"| |Levels:||High School (9-12), College| |Math Topics:||Logarithms, History and Biography| \u00a9 1994-2013 Drexel University. All rights reserved. The Math Forum is a research and educational enterprise of the Drexel University School of Education."}
{"text": "Grades PK,K | Math How many crumpets does the queen have? In this coloring math worksheet, your child will practice writing the number 6 and counting up to 6 items. This worksheet originally published in Math Made Easy for Kindergarten by \u00a9 Dorling Kindersley Limited. Skills: writing numerals, counting to 10, coloringPrint Full Size CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.3, CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4, CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.5 Don't have Acrobat Reader? Get it now."}
{"text": "sea nettle, any one of several species of stinging jellyfish, common along coasts and much feared by swimmers. Most stings are painful but are not dangerous to man; however, certain jellyfish of the order Cubomedusae and especially an Australian species, Chironex fleckeri, have caused many deaths. The sting, produced by nematocysts located in the tentacles, is used to kill or stun prey. Sea nettles are classified in the phylum Cnidaria, class Scyphoza. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Professor Stays Home; Conducts Class With Two-Way Radio (Apr, 1935) Professor Stays Home; Conducts Class With Two-Way Radio UTILIZING \u201cmicro-waves,\u201d Marconi\u2019s latest discovery in the radio field, Dr. C. C. Clark can lecture to his General Science class a quarter of a mile away without leaving the quiet comfort of his own home. A receiver in the class-room is tuned to the professor\u2019s lecture, and questions are answered directly as they are relayed over the two-way transmission by the professor\u2019s assistant. Such a device will permit instructor to carry on his lectures even while sick and confined to his home."}
{"text": "|MANAGING AND LEADING. These notes define and discuss (a) managing, (b) good managing. (c) leading, and (d) good leading and include a diagram that helps to explain the difference between these terms. The include comments on the following topics (a) Does (i) Good Leading and Bad Managing and/or (ii) Bad Leading and Good Managing exist? (b) Do people \u201cUNwillingly\u201d try to achieve an objective , (c) The cost of unwilling achievement, and (d) Does Leadership mean obtaining more than the minimum agreement? (18/7/10)."}
{"text": "Mag Lab U: Interactive Tutorials - Oersted's Compass Relations Physics Front Related Resources This is a simulation of the groundbreaking Oersted Compass experiment of 1820, which paved the way for a revolution in understanding of the relationship between electricity and magnetism. A link to the full index of Mag Lab U interactive tutorials, appropriate for students with little or no background in physics. Create a new relation"}
{"text": "Stratified rocks, their formation today as clues to the formation of similar rocks in the past, their local descriptions, their correlation in a regional and world-wide framework, and the principles and methods used in interpreting the geologic history they record. Laboratory and field methods in the study of sedimentation, sedimentary rocks and stratigraphic successions found in outcrops. - Liberal Arts - Writing Intensive - May not be enrolled in the following class: Freshman - GLG301 and Math Placement Level 5"}
{"text": "The Kalamkari painting of goddess Saraswati is a beautiful depiction of the Kalamkari features. She is the goddess of knowledge and students worship her with great devotion. The beautiful depiction of variegated colours in the painting is a treat to the eyes. Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. Kalamkari colours are made from vegetable dyes. In addition to themes from the epics, Kalamkari leitmotifs comprise different forms of the lotus flower, the car wheel, parrots, an interlacing pattern of leaves and flowers."}
{"text": "Mohammad Akbar was a major player in the defeat of the British army in the first Anglo-Afghan War (1839-1842). He outsmarted and killed Sir William MacNaughten, a top British official who highly advocated the invasion and subjugation of Afghanistan by the British army. Mohammad Akbar was very ambitous and wanted to regain all the land that was lost by the Afghans, and rebuild another great empire, similar to Ahmad Shah Abdali's. However, his father, Amir Dost Mohammad, who wanted to work with the British, feared his son's rise to power. Many believed that Amir Dost Mohammad poisoned his own son at the age of 29. Mohammad Akbar Khan is highly revered by Afghans today, and is seen as a major historical hero. A residential area of Kabul is named after him."}
{"text": "SOLUTION: Change the subject of this equation to h: Ep=m x g x h -> SOLUTION: Change the subject of this equation to h: Ep=m x g x h : algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help! solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations! If you need immediate math help from PAID TUTORS right now , click here . (paid link) Click here to see ALL problems on Equations Change the subject of this equation to h: Ep=m x g x h put this solution on YOUR website! if you mean solve for h, this is how you would do that. the equation is Ep = m * g * h divide both sides of the equation by m*g to get: Ep/(m*g) = h"}
{"text": "|Stockholm is the capital of Sweden, and also the biggest city in the country. The metro area has got more than 1,5 million inhabitants. | The oldest records of the existance of the city are from 1252, which makes the city more than 750 years old. The founder of Stockholm was Birger Jarl, and the foundation started on Stadsholmen (The City Island), today more known as the Old Town."}
{"text": "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects approximately 5 people per 100,000 of the UK population. Sometimes initially misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease, PSP frequently presents with slowness of movement and thought, as well as falls (typically backwards). There may be early problems with speech and swallowing. Drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease are usually ineffective in PSP. Our understanding of the underlying pathological processes in PSP has advanced significantly in recent years and this is translating into clinical trials of novel drugs."}
{"text": "Photograph of soldiers in the streets of San Francisco following the earthquake, 1906. A group of soldiers is gathered at center in a rubble-filled street. They are wearing dark uniforms and broad-brimmed hats, and many are wearing long cats. Several civilians are visible in the foreground at right. Two horses can be seen in the background at center. Behind the people, the burned-out frame of a large building is visible. Most of the second floor is missing and the walls of another building can be seen through hole in the walls. The soldiers were called to action when martial law was declared in the city in response to the earthquake and fire."}
{"text": "Interactive Bulletin Boards Foods of the World You will need a large map of the world to use as the center of this bulletin board. Clip pictures out of magazines that represent different foods from around the world. Paste these onto heavy paper and laminate for reusability. Students will match the food cards to their place of origin or main growing area. They can do this by using tacks and string attached to the cards, which can be tacked around the map. If studying specific regions, you may want to make this activity more localized."}
{"text": "What can we each do to reduce our water consumption, protect local freshwater resources and enhance our local watershed communities? Get involved in the 10,000 Rain Gardens Project! Learn How! Rainwater harvesting techniques are part of an integrated approach to water conservation that includes soil building and conservation, mulching, efficient irrigation practices, water-wise and locally-appropriate landscaping, and greywater recycling. The 10,000 Rain Gardens Project is designed to provide and share resources, strategies and techniques to help you get started harvesting rain, a precious local resource! Join us in being part of a growing, worldwide movement to protect and value rainwater as the precious resource it is and to foster healthy and thriving watersheds!"}
{"text": "Oratory and Rhetoric Introduction to this book Words are power. They have power over people's minds. Behind every event which changed the course of history are words of great orators. This book will analyze the orators and their speeches and try to find out what makes them and their words great."}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary From Latin colostrum. - (medicine) A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrum is thick and yellowish. In humans, it has high concentrations of nutrients and antibodies, but it is small in quantity. - A mixture of turpentine and egg yolk, formerly used as an emulsion. a form of milk"}
{"text": "Aerospace & Manufacturing Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Program |Lean Practices Overview (.35 CEUs) This class provides participants with a basic understanding of Lean principles, and how they are applied to the workplace. Lean is a systematic management approach designed to improve the production process, and enhance the method of providing a product or service to a customer in the shortest time at the lowest cost. Lean focuses on reducing or eliminating the eight types of waste, which commonly account for 95 percent of the total process time. Course content provides an introduction to the Lean system, including Lean tools such as: Just in time, Kanban, Standard Work, 5s and 5 Whys. Class is taught by a Six Sigma Black Belt instructor."}
{"text": "Sciences au sud - IRD periodical - Another step towards domestication of the Amazonian giant fish The Amazon and its tributaries harbour nearly one-tenth of the world\u2019s biodiversity of freshwater fish. Among the 2500 species recorded, Arapaima gigas is one of the most emblematic. In Brazil it is better known as the pirarucu, in Peru as the paiche, and is one of the largest species of freshwater fish. Some specimens can reach 4 m in length with a weight of 200 kg. This graceful predator has become a victim of over-fishing, however, and figures on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. - Interview with Bernard Delay, Bernard Delay chairs the Fondation pour la recherche sur la biodiversit\u00e9, an institution set up in 2008 with the participation of eight scientific organizations including the IRD"}
{"text": "Just one more thing to think about as well as copyright. Other types of protection may limit your use of materials. They will not be detailed in this module, but be aware that many visuals, jokes, cartoons, etc.- such as Walt Disney characters, Calvin and Hobbs - involve trademarks or publicity that are controlled by the owner of the intellectual property. They cannot be used without permission. Used by manufacturers and service providers to identify goods and services -- words, names, symbols, devices Individuals control the use: name, face, image, voice When you have information that has economic value as a result of its secrecy and you use reasonable efforts to keep it secret, you have a trade secret. There is no registration on trade secrets. Patent infringement occurs when another party makes, uses, or sells a patented item without the permission of the patent holder."}
{"text": "Citric acid is a weak organic acid. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic, or sour, taste to foods and soft drinks. It also serves as an environmentally benign cleaning agent and acts as an antioxidant. Citric acid exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably citrus fruits. Lemons, limes and chokeberries have particularly high concentrations of the acid; it can comprise as much as 8% of the dry weight of these fruits. As a food additive, citric acid is used as a flavouring and preservative in food and beverages, especially soft drinks. It is denoted by E number E330. Use in baking Crushed vitamin C tablets can be used as a substitute for ascorbic acid in wholegrain bread recipes, where it helps sustain the leavening of bread loaves during baking. It also helps produce the acidic atmosphere in which yeast grows best."}
{"text": "Definitions for jocund\u02c8d\u0292\u0252k \u0259nd, \u02c8d\u0292o\u028a k\u0259nd Random House Webster's College Dictionary joc\u2022und\u02c8d\u0292\u0252k \u0259nd, \u02c8d\u0292o\u028a k\u0259nd(adj.) cheerful; merry; jolly. Origin of jocund: 1350\u20131400; < LL jocundus, alter. of L j\u016bcundus pleasant, der. of juv(\u0101re) to help, benefit, delight gay, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful(adj) full of or showing high-spirited merriment \"when hearts were young and gay\"; \"a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company\"- Wordsworth; \"the jolly crowd at the reunion\"; \"jolly old Saint Nick\"; \"a jovial old gentleman\"; \"have a merry Christmas\"; \"peals of merry laughter\"; \"a mirthful laugh\" jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits : exhibiting happiness Origin: From jocond, from iucundus. merry; cheerful; gay; airy; lively; sportive"}
{"text": "Cardiopulmonary Syndrome Overview Cardiopulmonary syndromes are conditions of the heart and lung that may be caused by cancer or by other health problems. Four cardiopulmonary syndromes that may be caused by cancer are covered in this summary: - Dyspnea (shortness of breath). - Malignant pleural effusion (extra fluid around the lungs). - Malignant pericardial effusion (extra fluid in the sac around the heart). - Superior vena cava syndrome (a blocked superior vena cava, the large vein that takes blood back to the heart). This summary is about cardiopulmonary syndromes in adults and children with cancer. Section titles show when the information is about children."}
{"text": "Normally, pressing the power button once initiates a shut-down in Windows 7. If any programs are still running that will not quit (e.g. waiting for a dialogue response), Windows overlays the screen with a dialogue allowing the user to cancel the shut-down. I've just noticed that on two different systems here, using this cancel option disables the shut-down via power button. The power button can still be used to kill the system by holding it for a few seconds, using the Start menu button to shut the PC down still works as well. Steps to reproduce: - Open Notepad, type a few characters. Do not save. - Press the computer's power button. - Wait until the dark screen appears. - Press cancel. - Press the power button again. Notice how nothing happens. What is the reason for this behaviour, and can it be disabled to always try and shut down the PC when the power button is pressed?"}
{"text": "Walking is a form of transport which does not damage the environment, is healthy and is available to most people. We have worked with partners from other Council departments, the Health Authority, GMPTE and voluntary groups to prepare a Walking Strategy (.pdf, 152Kb). An Action Plan (.pdf, 78Kb) is updated annually to coordinate efforts to promote walking and facilities. These look at ways of making things safer and more pleasant for people on foot. - Town centre shopping streets, such as Standishgate in Wigan and Bradshawgate in Leigh have been pedestrianised. - Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust organises health walks. - There are ambitious plans to link the borough's own network of cycle, foot and bridle paths into various national and regional networks. Schools are promoting walking to school in their travel plans"}
{"text": "AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to millions of articles from top publications available through your library. WOMEN should be reassured that the benefits of the contraceptive pill still outweigh its risks despite a study showing long term use of the Pill can cause cervical cancer, say the Family Planning Association (FPA). Research recently published in The Lancet journal has found that women infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV) who have used the Pill for five to nine years were three times more likely to get cervical cancer. For women with HPV who have used the Pill for ten years or more the risk was four times greater. The FPA said the study of 1,900 women showed that having HPV was the single most important factor in the development of cervical cancer. \u2026"}
{"text": "|Product #: EMC0532007_TQ| Other Ways to Use 'The Bird with the Broken Leg' (Resource Book Only) eBookGrade 1|Grade 2|Grade 3 Please Note: This ebook is a digital download, NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will be provided a one time link to download ebooks to your computer. Orders paid by PayPal require up to 8 business hours to verify payment and release electronic media. For immediate downloads, payment with credit card is required. A variety of literature extension activities to extend understanding and appreciation of the Korean folktale, including discussion topics, story sequencing, story mat with characters, pocket chart activities, and more Submit a review"}
{"text": "FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana\u2019s NewsCenter) - In this week's episode of Cool Science Monday, Martin Fisher from Science Central teaches us about a unique species of frog found in Africa. African Clawed Frogs are carnivores, they eat meat, and have large, webbed hind feet for swimming and on each rear foot are 3 \u201cclawed toes\u201d for tearing food. They use their un-webbed front feet to push food into their mouth because they don\u2019t have a long, sticky tongue like most frogs do for catching food. What are your thoughts CLICK HERE to leave us a \"Your2Cents\u201d comment. \u00a9 Copyright 2013 A Granite Broadcasting Station. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed."}
{"text": "| ||Definition:|| | 1. Indentation; roughening; milling, as on edges of coins. 2. A process in dressing leather, by which the skin is softened and the grain raised. 3. Painting or staining, in imitation of the grain of wood, 4. (Soap Making) The process of separating soap from spent lye, as with salt. \\Grain\"ing\\, n. (Zo[\"o]l.) A small European fresh-water fish (Leuciscus vulgaris); - called also dobule, and dace."}
{"text": "A new study indicates that waterways in coastal areas around the world are suffering. The study published last week in the Journal of Science says the number of \"dead zones\" has doubled every 10 years since the 1960s. Dead zones are areas where oxygen levels are depleted to the point where marine life can't survive. UNCW Marine Biology Professor Larry Cahoon says this is serious business. \"Overall it says you have a poorly functioning or completely dysfunctional ecosystem. And everything that you depend on that ecosystem to provide you, whether it's recreation, aesthetics, or earning a living is compromised by that problem,\" said Cahoon. Cahoon says dead zones are caused by humans over polluting waterways. He says dead zones aren't a problem in the Cape Fear River or the ocean here, but similar problems are visible in our tidal creeks. - Video Central - About WWAY"}
{"text": "One of the most useful graphs you can produce in R using the plot(...) function is one with nothing in it. Using the type=\"n\" option, you get a blank canvas to which you can add points, lines, text, shaded regions and build up something that's really very useful. Other packages such as lattice and ggplot2 produce really nice graphics, but when it comes to annotating these graphs and tailoring them to your needs you have to delve into more complex options and programming (panel functions) and this has quite a steep learning curve. Keeping it simple with the plot(...) function and using lines(...), points(...), text(...), polygon(...) etc. allows you to build quite sophisticated graphs without too much hassle."}
{"text": "Human Rights Education Human rights education is an integral part of the right to education and is increasingly gaining recognition as a human right in itself. Knowledge of rights and freedoms is considered a fundamental tool to guarantee respect for the rights of all. UNESCO\u2019s work in human rights education is guided by the World Programme for Human Rights Education. Education should encompass values such as peace, non-discrimination, equality, justice, non-violence, tolerance and respect for human dignity. Quality education based on a human rights approach means that rights are implemented throughout the whole education system and in all learning environments."}
{"text": "<variable> ::= <variableId> [ : <sort> ] <variableId> ::= <simpleId> x x:Int committee: Set[Person] The same <variableId> can be overloaded to name two different variables, that is, two variables with different sorts. It can also be used to name a variable and an operator, provided the operator is not a constant of the same sort. LP uses context to disambiguate overloaded identifiers. At times (e.g., when computing critical pairs or when proving an induction rule), LP creates variables, the identifiers for which consist of the first letter of the sort of the variable, followed by digits if necessary to avoid conflicts with constants and with other variables in the same term or formula."}
{"text": "The family of Garelli, is written by one of, has died; it comes from Bologna. Although not in the sense of the Austrian nobility noble rank had no official hierarchy, but they belonged to the first families of Bologna, were like the patrician families of other countries also equivalent to the noble families and the right, To carry arms. Posts Tagged \u2018 von Brockhoff \u2019 admin | 15. October 2010 | Category: Digital Library, Family history | Comments Off"}
{"text": "- Program Areas - Energy and Water - Environmental Restoration - Munitions Response - Resource Conservation and Climate Change - Natural Resources - Cultural Resources - Climate Change - Air Quality - Weapons Systems and Platforms Arid Lands Ecology and Management SERDP and ESTCP efforts are providing DoD resource managers with the knowledge and tools needed to manage arid lands into the future. Topics of investigation include disturbance, climate change impacts, intermittent and ephemeral streams, altered fire regimes, and non-native invasive species. Symposium & Workshop FY 2013 New Start Project Selections Tools and Training Put innovative research and technologies to work."}
{"text": "Definitions of offertory n. - The act of offering, or the thing offered. 2 n. - An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass. 2 n. - That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration. 2 n. - The oblation of the elements. 2 n. - The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings. 2 n. - The offerings themselves. 2 The word \"offertory\" uses 9 letters: E F F O O R R T Y. No direct anagrams for offertory found in this word list. Adding one letter to offertory does not form any other word in this word list.Words within offertory not shown as it has more than seven letters. All words formed from offertory by changing one letter Browse words starting with offertory by next letter"}
{"text": "Infection Control \u2013 Animal Owners - Owners of cats with suspected plague should be advised to consult their physician and local or state health department. - Animal owners should be advised on the following precautions: - Confine pets as much as possible. - Apply a flea control product to reduce the risk of transporting infected fleas into homes. - Cats and other mammalian pets should not share sleeping areas with family members. - All ill animals, especially cats, should be seen by a veterinarian. - In the event of an intentional plague release, it would also be advised that cats and animals stay indoors while environmental assessment is undertaken."}
{"text": "One of the best defenses against natural disasters and extreme weather events is advance preparation. Working together, we can build a disaster-resistant community and minimize the potential impacts of a catastrophic event. As recent events such as Superstorm Sandy, the Japanese tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina have shown, communities must be prepared to survive on their own for at least 72 hours after a disaster. City, state and federal officials will be on the scene as quickly as possible, but they will not be able to reach everyone immediately. Having enough water, food and supplies to get through those first days is critical. Additionally, basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment and telephones may be cut off for days, a week, or even longer."}
{"text": "So, let's say we have a spacecraft in deep space. It activates its rocket engines, to keep it simple. The engine reaction channels exhaust through the aft nozzle, right? How does that chemical reaction actually induce a change in the velocity of the spacecraft? The particles have to push against the geometry of the spacecraft to provide a force. Do they do that and how when their direction vector clearly goes away from the spacecraft? And here's something else. A pressurized spacecraft opens up an airlock which decompresses the entire deck, would that create a small thrust for the spacecraft and how? Is it the contact hull - air as it is accelerating outwards?"}
{"text": "Freyja's necklace made by the fairies. Freyja left her husband Odin in order to obtain this necklace; and Odin deserted her because her love was changed into vanity. It is not possible to love Brisingamen and Odin too, for no one can serve two masters. As a moral tale this is excellent. If Freyja personifies \u201cthe beauty of the year,\u201d then the necklace means the rich autumn tints and flowers, which (soon as Freyja puts on) her husband leaves her- that is, the fertility of the genial year is gone away, and winter is at hand. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894"}
{"text": "a table is a construct that holds data. The data could be sensory information to be used as an input to a neural network , or it could be weight values , for example. Tables holding data can have a variety of formats. In Netlab's Noodle\u2122 language, the primary format is called Netlab Values , or NLV , or Comma Separated Values, is another example of a common table format that can be used in Netlab. It is a convenient format for output data, since it can be read directly into most desktop spreadsheets programs, where it can be analyzed and graphed. will also (eventually) be supported. It is a more robust table format designed to carry everything from simple values to complex hierarchically organized information."}
{"text": "Go here: Pattern Blocks Find all the different ways to put the shapes together to make a hexagon. How many of each shape do you need to make a hexagon? ____ a triangle ____ a rhombus ____ a trapezoid ____ a hexagon Home || The Math Library || Quick Reference || Search || Help"}
{"text": "In this picture it shows how the white house is shaped like an old roman architecture. Romans used carvings, skylights, columms and white stones to create old banks, chruched ect. In this picture you can see the use of white stones and the columms that support the white house. With out the many feutures that the romans, and greeks used by creating many buildings then we wouldnt have many landmarks. For example if the romens and greeks didnt create the columms then how would the white house be built?"}
{"text": "What is the difference between putting a foreign key on a table and saying that table A references table B? The target of putting a Foreign Key is to reference another table. When you create a foreign key, you have to reference the selected column to another table,column. (DDL) So called referential integrity and parent child relationship between entities."}
{"text": "Modern Learning Aids; A Brief Course in Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers; Lesson XXIII: Decimals Instructor Stewart Moredock (Sacramento State College) gives a lesson on teaching elementary school mathematics. Topics include: rational numbers vs. their decimal forms, addition with decimals, subtraction with decimals, multiplication with decimals, and division with decimals. Color picture, sound. Eastman Kodak edge code reads \"plus plus,\" which correlates to 1968. Production Title: Decimals. Print No: 131. Number on can: 1110. Film is suffering from vinegar syndrome causing the film images to turn pink. School Mathematics Study Group (producer) School Mathematics Study Group Records Moredock, Stewart (lecturer) Abad, Jack (assistant) W.A. Palmer Films, Inc. (live camera recording) The National Science Foundation (financial support)"}
{"text": "Breeder Reactor vs. Nuclear Fission Reactor Which is more efficient: a breeder reactor or a nuclear fission one? A breeder reactor IS a fission reactor. It is a much more efficient version of a fission reactor because it \"breeds\" new fuel while consuming the old fuel. This is possible because the fission reactions release lots of neutrons that can be used to transform certain non-useful isotopes into useful isotopes or elements - in particular Plutonium is generally a product of breeder reactors. However, plutonium is also rather hazardous and dangerous for reasons associated with proliferation of nuclear weapons, so breeder reactors have not been very popular in the U.S. They are widely used in other countries though (Japan and France I think). Click here to return to the Physics Archives Update: June 2012"}
{"text": "Summary: From his teaching and writing experiences, David Myers has concluded that students digest material more easily when it is presented in smaller portions. Ask students whether they would prefer a 700-page book to be organized as 14 50-page chapters or as 55 14-page chapters and their answers will approach a consensus: students prefer shorter chapters. Acting on this belief, Myers created a modular iteration of his best-selling text, Psychology, which breaks down the 18 ...show more chapters of Psychology into 58 short modules. The Eighth Edition reflects the author's continuing drive to discover the most effective way to communicate psychology's major ideas to an uninitiated audience. ...show lessEdition/Copyright: 8TH 07 More prices and sellers below."}
{"text": "In 1889, Nellie Bly bullied her newspaper into letting her race around the world. The goal was to beat Phileas Fogg from Around the World in 80 Days. After considerable argument (mainly about her being female and unaccompanied), she set sail and, by steamship and ingenuity, made it home in 72 days. It wasn\u2019t the craziest stunt Bly pulled for a story. She started her career by having herself committed to an insane asylum for an expos\u00e9. Bly had more than early success. From 1914 \u2013 1919, she was the only female journalist to cover WWI on the Eastern Front. Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist by Brooke Kroeger recounts the fabulous, nearly unbelievable exploits of a truly extraordinary human being. The World\u2019s Most Interesting Female Reporter\u2026Ever. Leave a Reply You must be logged in to post a comment."}
{"text": "Because a word's meaning has a way of haunting those who are ignorant of it. I recently came across the following: \u201cWhen adjusting for population, City X\u2019s homicide rate was three times higher than City Y\u2019s.\u201dThat\u2019s redundant, and it indicates that the writer does not know what rate means. Rate in this context adjusts for population by definition, 8 per 100,000 or whatever. The most useful of several definitions of rate is this, from Merriam-Webster: a : a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something elseUse rate as if it meant simply quantity or number, and you may be taking part in the evolution of English. But for now, at least, you'll be using the word incorrectly \u2014 and driving me nuts. \u00a9 Peter Rozovsky 2012"}
{"text": "From: Illminster, Somerset, UK. Age: 170 million years old, Jurassic. Jurassic Harpoceras do not display characteristic ribbing, they do however have very elegant suture lines that form a feathered pattern round the whorls. This a zone fossil, that is a fossil that is used to define a certain geological time span. Ammonites, an extinct order of free swimming predatory cephalopods, make excellent zone fossils as they are geographically wide spread common in the fossil record and evolved quickly and so are only found for limited geological time scales. This fossil defines a subzone within the larger time frame of the Harpoceras falciferum zone of the Lower Jurassic."}
{"text": "Delinquency in Society, Eighth Edition provides a systematic introduction to the study of juvenile delinquency, criminal behavior, and status offending youths. This text examines the theories of juvenile crimes and the social context of delinquency including the relevance of families, schools, and peer groups. Reorganized and thoroughly updated to reflect the most current trends and developments in juvenile delinquency, the Eighth Edition includes discussions of the history, institutional context, and societal reactions to delinquent behavior. Delinquency prevention programs and basic coverage of delinquency as it relates to the criminal justice system are also included to add context and support student comprehension. show more show less"}
{"text": "Thatch and Compaction: 2 Problems You Can Fix Over time, little bits and pieces of grass die and gather just above the soil. This is called thatch. A little bit of thatch can be beneficial. It's organic material that is broken down by microbes in the soil. But sometimes, thatch builds up too fast for natural processes to break it down. It forms a barrier, keeping moisture and air from going where your grass needs it. \u02dd an inch or more of thatch can weaken your lawn. You have 2 ways to remove it: dethatching and aerating."}
{"text": "World War II GI's photograph album, 1944 In 1979 the Smithsonian acquired this album, an American soldier's souvenir of his time in Europe during World War II. Since the Civil War, Americans' experience of war has been captured, brought home, and remembered through photographs. The Smithsonian has many war photographs in its collections, mostly the work of professional media or government photographers. Yet the museum has also collected amateur photographs taken by the soldiers themselves. These personal snapshots, pasted into scrapbooks or packed away with other battle souvenirs, reveal aspects of war not seen in official images. Military History, Photography, World War II Return to the Legacies Home Page"}
{"text": "POSTED: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 8:37am UPDATED: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 11:07am For a long time, diet soda and other artificially-sweetened drinks have been blamed for raising the chance of developing diabetes. But a new study from Harvard University says, that's not true. Researchers followed a large group of men over a 20-year period, and found that while those who drank regular soda and other sugary drinks were more likely to develop diabetes, those who drank artificially-sweetened soft drinks, didn't. The study said that replacing sugary drinks with diet versions, seems to be a healthy alternative. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition."}
{"text": "Rouge River Watershed The City of Bloomfield Hills drains entirely to the Rouge River, so you live in the Rouge River Watershed. A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water such as a river or lake. Watersheds come in all shapes and sizes and their boundaries can cross jurisdictions. No matter where you live, you live in a watershed. The Rouge River Watershed, located in Southeast Michigan, runs through the most densely populated and urbanized land area in the state. The watershed is approximately 438 square miles in size and includes all or part of 48 municipalities in three counties with a population of over 1.5 million. There are over 40 lakes, impoundments, and ponds in the watershed. More than 50% of the watershed is considered urbanized, mostly in the south and east portions. |Map of Rouge River Watershed|"}
{"text": "EDU 101 Introduction to Student Development The course covers \u201cchild and adolescent development through a pedagogical perspective.\u201d Students will be introduced to the task of field-based inquiry, collecting their observations and insights, and studying developmental concepts (including the notion of \u201cdevelopment\u201d). Students will compose an autobiography of themselves as an example of writing narrative inquiry. The technology thread required includes use of the computer to create word documents, manage electronic files, and use Moodle effectively. The field component is 24 hours at K-12 schools, and 12 hours in an informal setting. Level: Freshmen and sophomores. This course is offered in the fall and spring semesters."}
{"text": "Housing is a basic human need. Good housing standards and intact towns and cities are of crucial importance for the quality of life of individuals. In addition, they make a significant contribution to a good social climate in our society. The important task of ensuring that the housing markets are functional falls upon the state. In the federal system within the Federal Republic of Germany, the Federal Government, federal states and local authorities are responsible for housing policy. The Federal Government's tasks include structuring the general conditions for the housing market and assistance system plus participation in promotional instrument funding together with the federal states and local authorities."}
{"text": "January 18, 2012 Geology professor describes how precious metal (Au-Ag) deposits are related to past subduction and subsequent magmatic activity Matt Brueseke, assistant professor of geology, and colleague published \"Volatility of Se and Te during subduction-related distillation and the geochemistry of epithermal ores of the western United States\" in Economic Geology, an international scientific journal. They argued that elements that are commonly found in epithermal precious metal deposits (e.g. Au, Ag, Te, Se, Hg, As, Sb, and Tl) are linked through devolatilization during subduction, subsequent mantle melting, and magma degassing. The implications of this study explain the continent-scale distribution of Se and Te-rich epithermal deposits in North America and suggest that the underlying mantle in the western United States is still enriched in metals."}
{"text": "Io's Mountains at Sunset NASA's Galileo spacecraft captured this dramatic image of mountains on Jupiter's moon Io in February 2000. The image was taken when the sun was low in the sky, illuminating the scene from the left, so it reveals topographic details of Io's surface. A low slope, roughly 820 feet high, runs from the upper left toward the center of the image. Mongibello Mons, the jagged ridge at the left of the image, rises 23,000 feet above the plains of Io, higher than any mountain in North America. Scientists believe that the mountains are formed when blocks of Io's crust are uplifted along thrust faults. Angular mountains are thought to be younger, while older mountains have more subdued topography, such as the rise near the top center of this image. Image Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona/Arizona State University"}
{"text": "ChristianAnswers.Net WebBible Encyclopedia The Book of Ruth This book was originally a part of the Book of Judges, but it now forms one of the twenty-four separate books of the Hebrew Bible. The history it contains refers to a period perhaps about one hundred and twenty-six years before the birth of David. It gives (1) an account of Naomi's going to Moab with her husband, Elimelech, and of her subsequent return to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law; (2) the marriage of Boaz and Ruth; and (3) the birth of Obed, of whom David sprang. The author of this book was probably Samuel, according to Jewish tradition. \u201cBrief as this book is, and simple as is its story, it is remarkably rich in examples of faith, patience, industry, and kindness, nor less so in indications of the care which God takes of those who put their trust in him.\u201d"}
{"text": "Resource Type: Content Resource Ohio Standards Alignment: Grades 3\u20138 Professional Commentary: The series of photographs featured in this content resource show the demise of Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach, Newport, Oregon. In 1890, the sea stack was composed of middle Miocene concretionary sandstone of the Astoria Formation.... Career Fields: Agricultural & Environmental Systems, Construction Technologies, Engineering & Science Technologies, Law & Public Safety, Manufacturing Technologies, Transportation Systems Projects: Standards First"}
{"text": "- PEG ratio The price/earnings to earnings growth, or PEG, ratio is used as a rule of thumb to consider basic value while taking earnings growth into account. You get it by dividing a stock's p/e by the annual growth rate of its earnings per share. The lower a PEG the better, as it means a stock is cheap relative to its potential earnings growth. Thus firm A, a flashy biotech, might have a p/e of 100, but a growth rate of 50%, giving it a PEG of two, while firm B, a solid support services group with a p/e of ten and a growth rate of 7% has a PEG of 1.4. On the face of it, firm A seems more exciting, but the PEG ratio shows that in risk and reward (price and growth) terms, it is the more expensive. \u2022 Watch Tim Bennett's video tutorial: Beginner's guide to investing: What does a PEG ratio tell you?"}
{"text": "K-12 Integrated Pest Management Education What is IPM? - Least risk critter control. Click here to find out more! Just for Kids! Why teach about pests and pesticides? Many of the curricula below are aligned with Maine and National Standards for K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 7-8, and with Connecticut for K-1, 2-3 and 4-5. Do you know any IPM Curriculum Resources not listed here? Contact Kathy Murray (email@example.com) to add it to our website. [Photos, left to right: (children) Kathy Murray and Patty Armstrong; (RES school) Ask.com; (Roosevelt High School) Homestead images; (flowers between greenhouses) Milton Tignor, Badger.uvm.edu; (purple loosestrife) John D. Byrd, Bugwood.org; (hardwood stand) Brian Lockhart, Bugwood.org]"}
{"text": "Castle \u2013 a defining contribution Sulphurous bowl (2009) is from one of the last series of works by eminent New Zealand potter Len Castle, who died in late 2011. Its glaze evokes the country\u2019s volcanic landscape, which so captivated him. Castle began working as a potter in the late 1940s, when New Zealand studio pottery was still in its infancy. He was an innovator, particularly in his exploration of the properties of clay and his experimentation with form. Over time, his work became increasingly conceptual, reflecting his growing interest in New Zealand\u2019s geothermal and coastal landscapes. Te Papa\u2019s various acquisitions of Castle\u2019s work, including recent ones, acknowledge his important role in the New Zealand ceramics movement. This text was prepared for the Collecting Contemporary exhibition, February 2012."}
{"text": "Word Origin & History 1440 (attested as a surname, John Mussheron, from 1327), from Anglo-Fr. musherun, perhaps from L.L. mussirionem (nom. mussirio), though this may as well be borrowed from Fr. Barnhart says \"of uncertain origin.\" Klein calls it \"a word of pre-Latin origin, used in the North of France;\" OED says it usually is held to be a derivative of Fr. mousse \"moss,\" and Weekley agrees, saying it is properly \"applied to variety which grows in moss.\" For the final -m he refers to grogram, vellum, venom. Used figuratively for \"sudden appearance in full form\" from 1590s. The verb meaning \"expand or increase rapidly\" is first recorded 1903. In ref. to the shape of clouds after explosions, etc., it is attested from 1916, though the actual phrase mushroom cloud does not appear until 1958."}
{"text": "The War of 1812 began. Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by British, German, and Dutch forces. Suffragist Susan B. Anthony was fined 100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 presidential election. Aviator Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She completed the flight from Newfoundland to Wales in about 21 hours. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights adopted its International Declaration of Human Rights. The General Assembly would give it final approval on Dec. 10, 1948. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space."}
{"text": "Sun unleashes X6.9 class flare; Earth spared this time August 10, 2011 On August 9, 2011 at 3:48 a.m. EDT, the sun emitted an Earth-directed X6.9 flare, as measured by the NOAA GOES satellite. This was the largest flare of the current solar cycle, an R3 (Strong) Radio Blackout, alternatively classified as an X6, according to the U.S. NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. These gigantic bursts of radiation can disrupt GPS and communications signals. In this case, scientists say the eruption took place on the side of the sun that was not facing Earth, so there\u2019ll be little impact to satellites and communication systems, AP reports. Space scientist Joe Kunches at the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado says there were reports of brief short-wave radio disruptions in Asia, but little else."}
{"text": "Carahunge or Karahundj, Zorakarer (Zorats Karer) is 3, 500 years older than England\u2019s Stonehenge and 3, 000 years older than the Egyptian pyramids. The total area of the observatory in Armenia is 7 hectares. According to the scientist\u2019s findings, a temple consisting of 40 stones built in honor of the Armenians\u2019 main God, Ari, meaning the Sun, is situated in the central part of Carahunge (Karahunj or Zorats Karer). Besides the temple, it had a large and developed observatory, and also a university that makes up the temple\u2019s wings. \u201cThey sit like soldiers on a hill, huddled in formation. The 204 stones near Sissian have been ascribed with mystical, fertility and cosmic powers, but rarely have ancient monuments caused such a sensation in astronomical circles. Photos by Vardan Papikyan | EnjoyArmenia.com Armenia travel guide and photo-stories"}
{"text": "Sing Me A Story Traditional nursery tales told in poetry and prose. Celebrating themes of cooperation and sharing, younger listeners will want to hear this entertaining collection of folktales told in a musical style over, and over, and over again! Winner of the Parent's Guide Award 1998 \"A good choice for children who will soon be singing along!\" --The Boston Parents' Paper Includes: The Little Red Hen, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Stone Soup, Too Much Noise, Fisherman and the Magic Fish, Tortoise and the Hare and more. Storytelling in the Classroom | Lesson Plans & Activities Copyright \u00a9 2000-2013 Story Arts"}
{"text": "UMA's Jennifer Bailey (Silverdale, WA) shares an idea for the Science area of the classroom: \"We are doing a spring botany unit and are discussing the needs of plants. We have an experiment going to see what happens when plants don't get what they need... 1. The first plant is the control getting both sun and water (L=sun, R=raindrop) 2. The next gets sun but no water (L=sun, R=slash-marked raindrop) There are two plants under the boxes: 3. One gets water (L=slash-marked sun, R=raindrop) 4. The other does not (L=slash-marked sun, R=slash-marked raindrop) We check them every couple of days and we're talking about the results that we are seeing.\" Great idea...thanks, Jennifer!"}
{"text": "The two chapters in Part Three help you to look at the larger contexts in which your sentences operate. While the chapters in Parts One and Two open with brief writing assignments, the chapters in Part Three ask you to think more carefully about what you're doing when you organize a composition. Chapter 16 focuses on specific techniques for increasing the clarity of your paragraphs, and Chapter 17 challenges you to write longer works for larger audiences. ||Techniques for Writing Topics for Writing| As you work on assignments in Part Three, you may find it useful to print out and keep close at hand the Sentence Sense bookmark. It will remind you how to help another writer with peer responses, and it will help you edit your work to avoid errors that could distract your readers from the flow of your thoughts."}
{"text": "History of Earth, intermediate level Subject: Geoscience:Geology, Geology:Historical Geology Resource Type: Course Information:Goals/Syllabi, Course Information Grade Level: College Lower (13-14) Ready for Use: Course Goals Only Course Type: Entry Level:Historical Geology Topics: Time/Earth History --Evaluate, compare, and formulate theories about the causes of major earth history events. --Evaluate and compare theories about the linkages between earth systems and processes in the context of deep time. --Design tests of earth science theories based on: --collection of new data from the rock record, and --design of somple analytical models."}
{"text": "Large gulf of the Baltic Sea. Bounded by Latvia and Estonia, it covers about 7,000 sq mi (18,000 sq km). The gulf, icebound from December to April, has a maximum depth of 177 ft (54 m). The coasts are mostly low and sandy, and several important rivers, including the Western Dvina, reach the sea there. Several ports and resorts, including Riga, line its shores. Learn more about Riga, Gulf of with a free trial on Britannica.com."}
{"text": "PGR Forum CWR Catalogue for Europe and the The genera listed here are those that contain agricultural and horticultural crop species, forestry species, ornamental species or medicinal and aromatic plant species and/or their wild relatives, and which occur in the Euro-Mediterranean region. Click on a genus name for a list of species. The following sources were used to generate the crop genus list: Agricultural and Horticultural crops: Mansfeld\u2019s World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops Forestry crops: Schultze-Motel (1966) Enumeration of cultivated forest plant species. Ornamental plants: the Community Plant Variety Office plant variety license list Medicinal and aromatic plants: Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Resources of the World (MAPROW). To learn more about how the PGR Forum CWR Catalogue for Europe and the Mediterranean was created,"}
{"text": "Closest neighbors of the Solar System (Image: Pennsylvania State University) Artist's conception of WISE J1049-5319, with the brightly shining Sun 6.5 light years away in the background (Photo: Pennsylvania State University/Janella Williams) Gemini South reveals that WISE J1049-5319 is a binary star (Photo: NASA/JPL/Gemini Observatory/AURA/NSF) In a day when we have examined astronomical objects shining forth from a time shortly after the Big Bang, one would think astronomers have a pretty good handle on what is in the immediate vicinity of the Solar System. That's why the recent report of a binary star lying only 6.5 light-years away came as rather a surprise to the astronomical community. The pair, called WISE J1049-5319 A and B, are brown dwarf stars and only two star systems \u2013 the triple star Alpha Centauri, and Barnard's Star \u2013 lie closer to our Sun. Other Images from this Gallery"}
{"text": "Seminolefrican in Purple is the title of this latest piece which combines African and Native American textile styles. It is documented that the Seminole Indians of Georgia and Florida accepted runaway African slaves and free men into their fold. The two groups learned and thrived from each other which was viewed as a threat to the status quo of United States government who dealt with them accordingly. This work salutes the idea of cultures coming together for a common good and represents what could have been another successful and culturally vibrant American community. Seminolefrican in Purple will be showcased with the Harlem Girls Quilting Circles The Color Purple Exhibition which is part of HOAST (Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour), 10/4 & 10/5 at 27 Mount Morris Park West bt. 122nd and 123rd Streets."}
{"text": "As with biofuels, it\u2019s reassuring that public policy attention is also turning to unnecessary waste of food. Rightly so, as the wastage is colossal. New research from the Natural Resources Defense Council estimates that 40% of all food produced in the United States goes to waste. A typical household of four throws away $2,275 of food each year and the overall total wastage is valued at an almost unimaginable $165 billion. The volume has increased by 50% since the 1970s. It\u2019s easy to understand why. Reasons include relatively low prices and increased portion sizes. Recommended solutions include less wasteful shopping habits and clearer date labelling. Regrettably, 40% wastage is not uncommon elsewhere, including in developing countries where the greater problem is collection and processing rather than distribution and consumption."}
{"text": "Lugalbanda and Enmerkar Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. legend of Enmerkar A third epic, Lugalbanda and Enmerkar, tells of the heroic journey to Aratta made by Lugalbanda in the service of Enmerkar. According to the epic, Uruk was under attack by Semitic nomads. In order to save his domain, Enmerkar required the aid of Inanna, who was in Aratta. Enmerkar requested volunteers to go to Inanna, but only Lugalbanda would agree to undertake the dangerous mission.... What made you want to look up \"Lugalbanda and Enmerkar\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "GradeSaver(tm) ClassicNotes Bleak House Charles Dickens's Bleak House: A Routledge Study Guide and Sourcebook (Routledge Guides to Literature) Bleak House (Norton Critical Editions) Works of Charles Dickens (200+ Works) The Adventures of Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, Bleak House, David Copperfield & more (mobi) Bleak House (Oxford World's Classics) Bleak House (Signet Classics) Bleak House: Part 1 Bleak House, with eBook Getting you the grade since 1999. Copyright (C) 1999-2013 GradeSaver LLC. Not affiliated with Harvard College."}
{"text": "The London 2012 Paralympic Games have drawn attention to the role that technology and science can play in overcoming human limitations. From wind tunnel-tested wheelchairs to running blades and other prosthetics, technology has been used to adapt or enhance the human body for sporting success. In the Paralympics, the forms of human enhancement are generally considered to be therapeutic, i.e. overcoming a perceived disability. However, there is an emerging intellectual movement called transhumanism, which explores the application of technology and science to enhance human bodies and minds regardless of whether they are perceived to have any disabilities. Transhumanist pursuits generally have the objective of extending human life, but may include low-level biohacking, physical augmentation, performance-enhancing drugs and even genetic modification."}
{"text": "Portrait of a Girl Reading (1842). Thomas Sully (English-born American Painter, 1783-1872). Studied under Sir Thomas Lawrence and Benjamin West. Specialized in portraits. Lawrence taught Sully how to produce flowing, glossy brush strokes for the elegant, romantic poses that earned him the nickname \u201cthe Lawrence of America.\u201d His likenesses of 500 historic figures, including Daniel Boone, Benjamin Franklin, and U.S. presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, and Andrew Jackson, are national treasures. In 2000, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City presented a retrospective of his drawings and canvases."}
{"text": "By Deborah Netburn / The Bulletin November 19, 2011 LOS ANGELES \u2014 A new iceberg is forming in western Antarctica, and it\u2019s a big one. When the massive chunk of ice is fully separated from its even more massive parent ice, expected to happen within a few weeks, it will measure about 308 square miles, scientists say. That\u2019s about the size of New...."}
{"text": "Which happened first? a. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. b. The battle of Antietam was fought in Maryland. a. The Civil War began. b. John Brown led a raid on Garper's Ferry in Virginia. a. The Supreme Court reached a decision in the case of... For Further Reading"}
{"text": "From Ancestry.com Wiki This entry was originally written by Kathleen Stanton Hutchison for Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. The ports of New Orleans and then Mobile were main ports of entry for those nineteenth-century immigrants who later came to settle in Mississippi. Gulfport, Harrison County, served as port of entry in the twentieth century. National land passports were issued to those passing through Native American lands or foreign-held land. Occasionally they give a description of the person and an explanation for the reason of passage. For publication of these types of passports pertaining to Mississippi, see Dorothy Williams Potter, Passports of Southeastern Pioneers, 1770\u20131823: Indian, Spanish and Other Land Passports for Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Mississippi, Virginia, North and South Carolina (Baltimore: Gateway Press, 1982)."}
{"text": "Date of this Version Growing concerns about avian influenza, and its effect on agriculture and human health, have highlighted the need to understand the role of wildlife in maintaining and spreading the virus. We surveyed the wildlife inhabiting a poultry farm with recent I-I3N6 and H4N6 avian influenza virus exposure in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. One raccoon (Procyon lotor) tested positive for H4N6 antibodies. This is the first recorded incident of avian influenza exposure in a wild raccoon. We suggest that raccoons may play a role in the transmission of avian influenza viruses and in compromising biosecurity efforts at poultry operations."}
{"text": "Common Names Miner's lettuce Flower Color White Plant Type Herb Introduced North America This herb is sometimes grown as a salad or pot herb. It grows on dunes and waste ground of Pacific coast of North America. The name, Miner's lettuce, is attributed to the fact that miners use to eat this plant for salad greens. Miner's lettuce |Malheur Experiment Station Web Site Purpose and Policy||OSU Home Page||OSU disclaimer|"}
{"text": "Warsaw Ghetto Uprising One way Nazis suppressed the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was to burn blocks of buildings. Photo credit: National Archives, courtesy of USHMM Photo Archives A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust Produced by the Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida \u00a9 1997-2013."}
{"text": "Lynx is a Genus or group of species of cats that inhabit North America, Europe and Asia. These species include the Bobcat, Canadian Lynx, Iberian Lynx, and Eurasian Lynx. The Lynx has a short tail, thick fur coat, and tufts of fur on either side of its face. Its head, back, and tail are a dark gold with spots, and its undercoat is white. Here to See Lynx Pictures Most lynx prefer rabbits, but will also eat rodents, birds, and reptiles. Some have even been known to hunt small deer. Lynx will typically have 1 to 5 cubs at a time after a gestation period of 2.5 months. At birth the cubs are blind. Lynx kits will stay with their mother until the following mating season and may remain with their siblings for another year or two. Relationship with Humans Farmers and hunters have killed many of the subspecies of lynxes to near extinction, paricularly in Europe."}
{"text": "Any member of a class of compounds of low molecular weight which yield two or more amino acids on hydrolysis. Formed by loss of water from the nh2 and cooh groups of adjacent amino acids, they are known as di-, tri-, tetra- (etc.) peptides, depending on the number of amino acids in the molecule. Peptides form the constituent parts of proteins. (12 Dec 1998) |Bookmark with:||word visualiser||Go and visit our forums|"}
{"text": "U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clean Cities Publishes New Electric Vehicles Fact Sheet June 2, 2011 Clean Cities recently published Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles, a four-page publication that outlines the basics and benefits of hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles. It also contains information about emissions, safety, fuel costs, and the various types of charging equipment. To find this fact sheet and other Clean Cities documents, visit the Publications page of the Clean Cities website. For more information about hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles, go to the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center."}
{"text": "George Armstrong Custer (1839-1876) George Armstrong Custer is shown here in his military uniform wearing a black hat. He fought under Philip Sheridan during the Civil War with great success, but is most often remembered for his defeat at the Little Bighorn, where he and his entire unit lost their lives in a battle against the Sioux Indians on June 25th, 1876. - 1870 circa 5 years - Original Format: - Photographic Print - download hi-res watermarked image All Licensed images are available for download as jpeg files at 300 dpi of original size. If your project requires an image at higher resolution, please contact us (be sure to include item number). Custom requests may require an additional charge."}
{"text": "Archaeologists were taken aback. It was extremely rare in ancient Egypt for an elite tomb to be shared by two men of apparently equal standing. The usual practice was for such mortuary temples to be the resting place of one prominent man, his wife and children.But wait. There's an alternate theory: they were conjoined twins. And it was most unusual for a couple of the same sex to be depicted locked in an embrace. In other scenes, they are also shown holding hands and nose-kissing, the favored form of kissing in ancient Egypt. \"The gay-couple idea is essentially derived from imposing modern preoccupations on ancient materials and not attending to the cultural context.\""}
{"text": "After reading the article by Martin, I had to open the textbook from my Genetics class and read how sexual reproduction was explained in it. Text: Genetics by Robert J. Brooker Male gametes, or sperm cells, are relatively small and usually travel far distances to reach the female gamete. The mobility of the male gamete is an important characteristic, making it likely that it will come in close proximity to the female gamete. Compared to sperm cells, the female gamete, known as the egg cell, or ovum, is usually very large and nonmotile. These gametes fuse with each other in the process of fertilization to begin the life of a new organism. Do you think that there are hidden stereotypes within this explanation?"}
{"text": "Lesson Plans and Worksheets Browse by Subject - Vanessa B., Teacher - Stoneham, MA Associative Property Teacher Resources Find teacher approved Associative Property educational resource ideas and activities Math properties can be tricky, but this worksheet's visual approach makes them accessible to young learners. First, they apply the associative property by filling in the blanks of an equivalent equation, concluding that the values are equal despite the parentheses' placement. Then, they examine a set of dinosaurs to understand the commutative property (consider having them write the corresponding numbers in). Lastly, learners rewrite an expression to demonstrate the associative property."}
{"text": "Could talking to animals guide us to talking to extraterrestrials? Discovery News reports: For 27 years, marine biologist Denise Herzing and colleagues have been regular visitors in the Atlantic Ocean home of a 200-member pod of spotted dolphins living north of the Bahama Islands. Understanding the relationships between the members of the pod is key to unraveling what their dozens of whistles, clicks and other signals mean. \u201cThe large goal of this project is to tell the story of what it\u2019s like to be a dolphin,\u201d Herzing, a researcher with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and the founder and head of the Wild Dolphin Project, told Discovery News."}
{"text": "Grade Range: 4-8 Resource Type(s): Lessons & Activities, Interactives & Media Date Posted: 6/10/2008 What can we learn by studying a buffalo hide painting? In this activity, students will learn about the culture of the Plains Indians by determining the meaning of stories told on a buffalo hide painting and compare their interpretations to that of a Smithsonian historian. This activity is meant to help students learn more about Native American culture by analyzing and learning from objects; a guiding student worksheet is included. It is included in the website Tracking the Buffalo: Stories From a Buffalo Hide Painting. Historical Thinking Standards (Grades K-4) Historical Thinking Standards (Grades 5-12) Standards in History (Grades K-4) United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)"}
{"text": "Here and there across the Canadian countryside you\u2019ll see these bright blue shelters placed in patterns in pastures. Their openings all face the same direction and their presence has a rather otherworldy feeling about it. What are these things? They are plastic shelters for alfalfa leaf-cutter bees, a native North American bee that has been domesticated. The blue dome is used in western Canada, variations in other parts of the continent. The shelters, usually found in alfalfa pastures, are needed for their warming ability and as a place for the bees to build their nests out of alfalfa leaves. One shelter for every 4 to 5 acres contains about a dozen nests."}
{"text": "PROUD is an abbreviation for: Find a translation for PROUD in other languages: Select another language: What does PROUD mean? - feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as honorable or creditable to oneself. Use the citation below to add this abbreviation to your bibliography: PROUD also stands for: - Peacefully Resolving Our Unsettled Differences - People Reaching Out for Unity and Diversity - People Reaching Out to Understand Depression - Pontiac Redeveloping Our United Downtown - Product Represents Own Unique Design ... see them all \u00bb"}
{"text": "- An essential branched-chain amino acid important for hemoglobin formation. Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine - One of nine essential amino acids in humans (provided by food), Leucine is important for protein synthesis and many metabolic functions. Leucine contributes to regulation of blood-sugar levels; growth and repair of muscle and bone tissue; growth hormone production; and wound healing. Leucine also prevents breakdown of muscle proteins after trauma or severe stress and may be beneficial for individuals with phenylketonuria. Leucine is available in many foods and deficiency is rare. (NCI04) Definition from: NCI Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language System at the National Library of Medicine See also Understanding Medical Terminology."}
{"text": "Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is an international event, which takes place every year on 1st March. Why do people self-injure? People self-injure to deal with their emotional distress. Self-injury/self-harm affects people of all ages, genders, sexualities, races and religions. The chances are that you know someone who self-injures, even if you don\u2019t know about it. There are various ways in which people cope when they are in distress or upset, and self-injury is just one type of coping mechanism. Specific reasons behind an individual\u2019s self-injury are varied. Various information resources about self-injury can be found in the CCN Information Store. Please ask at the Enquiries or Issue desks for more information."}
{"text": "The first concentration camps were built in Germany soon after Hitler came to power in 1933. If the Jews were caught they were either shot on the spot or handled roughly handled to be sent to the concentration camps Many prisoners were shot, died of hunger, disease, or exhaustion. Also Jews were dipped in acid baths and put into gas chambers. Inside the concentration camps the Jews were slaves to the Nazis. They would work all day and sleep a couple hours a night. The concentration camps were liberated in the first months of 1945. The major concentration camps were Aschwitz and Dachau."}
{"text": "OSHA rules apply to tobacco smoke only in rare and extreme circumstances, such as when contaminants created by a manufacturing process combine with tobacco smoke to create a dangerous workplace air supply that fails OSHA standards. Workplace air quality standards and measurement techniques are so technical that, typically, only OSHA agents or consultants who specialize in environmental testing are able to determine when the air quality falls below allowable limits. However, many state and local governments have separate laws that prohibit or restrict smoking in the workplace. For more information, see Nolo's article Smoking in the Workplace. For a comprehensive guide to workplace laws, get Your Rights in the Workplace, by Barbara Repa (Nolo)."}
{"text": "Sin[z] gives the sine of z. Mathematical function (see Section A.3.10). The argument of Sin is assumed to be in radians. (Multiply by Degree to convert from degrees.) Sin is automatically evaluated when its argument is a simple rational multiple of ; for more complicated rational multiples, FunctionExpand can sometimes be used. See The Mathematica Book: Section 1.1.3 and Section 3.2.6. See also: ArcSin, Csc, TrigToExp, TrigExpand. THIS IS DOCUMENTATION FOR AN OBSOLETE PRODUCT. SEE THE DOCUMENTATION CENTER FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION."}
{"text": "-> SOLUTION: 760=8n : algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help! solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations! Algebra: Inverse operations for addition and multiplication, reciprocals If you need immediate math help from PAID TUTORS right now , click here . (paid link) Click here to see ALL problems on Inverses put this solution on YOUR website! 760=8n [Isolate the n] Check by plugging (n=95) back into the original equation."}
{"text": "Compound Type Specifier Kind: Compound Type Specifier Syntax: Compound Type Specifier Arguments: Compound Type Specifier Description: This denotes the set containing the named objects. An object is of this type if and only if it is eql to one of the specified objects. The type specifiers (member) and nil are equivalent. * can be among the objects, but if so it denotes itself (the symbol *) and does not represent an unspecified value. The symbol member is not valid as a type specifier; and, specifically, it is not an abbreviation for either (member) or (member *). the type eql"}
{"text": "|Your students already love Granny's Candies, so indulge their sweet tooth again with Card Set 2 Vocabulary and Figurative Language. Use this add-on set with the original Granny's Candies board game. | Set 2 includes 672 semantic skills cards (3\" x 1\") (84 for each skill area): - Name a word similar to this one. (Synonyms) - Name a word opposite of this one. (Opposites) - Give two meanings for this word. (Homonyms) - What do these words mean? (Homophones) - What do these words mean? (Heteronyms) - What does this phrase mean? (Idioms) - What does this phrase mean? (Similes) - What does this sentence mean? (Metaphors) Set 2 also includes a reproducible Activity Book with lessons, activities, and games. Your students are in for a yummy treat! *NOTE! Set 2 does not include game board, candy tokens, and die."}
{"text": "According to Wikipedia: The em dash, m dash, m-rule, or \"mutton\" (\u2014) often demarcates a break of thought or some similar interpolation stronger than the interpolation demarcated by parentheses ... All of these punctuation marks seem to have the same purpose. Is there any general guideline for picking one for each use case? In a list of people published in a bulletin, which is correct? We continue in prayer for: Amy B.(cancer), T. Jones(nephew of Tim), Lillie (on the death of her brother), Sally(Nursing Home), ... When do you use commas and when do you use parentheses to provide more detail about something? For example: The suspect, Tom Wilson, is now being charged with murder. The suspect (Tom Wilson) is ..."}
{"text": "Patrick assesses the future of world order, state sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation. The 21st century is the dawn of a new era in human history: more people on Earth live in cities than in the countryside. The impacts of this new basic fact are far-reaching. One of those is that cities that are in particular environments are more prone to certain natural disasters and will be increasingly vulnerable as their populations increase (especially megacities in the developing world). See on blogs.cfr.org"}
{"text": "Complete Protocol dictionary, glossary and reference BGP: Border Gateway Protocol The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) runs over TCP and is an inter-Autonomous System routing protocol. BGP is the only protocol that is designed to deal with a network of the Internet's size and the only protocol that can deal well with having multiple connections to unrelated routing domains. It is built on experience gained with EGP. The primary function of a BGP system is to exchange network reachability information with other BGP systems."}
{"text": "a character in the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw and in the film My Fair Lady, which is based on Shaw's play, who teaches a poor girl called ElizaDoolittle how to speak and behave like an upper-class lady. Definition from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Dictionary pictures of the day Do you know what each of these is called? Click on any of the pictures above to find out what it is called."}
{"text": "Review Sheet for Final Exam Create a definition of the term \u201cscience fiction\u201d using examples from Lucian\u2019s True History, Egalia\u2019s Daughters, and Hunted. Give examples of the ways in which both Egalia\u2019s Daughters and the Ecclesiazousai demonstrate that when the sex roles are reversed, the world is a ridiculous place. Explain why these works are social satires. How do characters in Thucydides\u2019 \u201cMelian Dialogue\u201d and James Alan Gardner\u2019s book Hunted use similar theories of justice to explain why the strong can subjugate the Compare the use of social satire in Egalia\u2019s Daughters and Petronius\u2019s Satyricon."}
{"text": "Achromatic is an adjective that means \u201cfree of color.\u201d In printing, achromatic is used as a synonym for \u201cblack and white.\u201d A black and white print has shades of grey, but greyscale is also considered to be achromatic because it lacks hue, which means it cannot be classified as a subset of the colors red, green, blue (RGB) or yellow. In optics, an achromatic lens is a composite lens made of up at least two different types of glass. The lens is designed to reduce color errors. An achromatic lens transmits light without decomposing it spectrally. The Intranet Encyclopedia of Science has more information about achromatic lenses."}
{"text": "(March 16, 2012) A new Risk Control Communiqu\u00e9 on Floor Buffers in Schools and Carbon Monoxide Hazards has been released by Glatfelter Public Practice. The use of propane powered floor buffers by custodial staff in schools presents the potential for a build-up of carbon monoxide. Fatalities have been reported in custodial and janitorial staff who were operating propane powered floor buffers indoors. It is important to recognize the potential dangers when using floor buffers regularly throughout classrooms and hallways because the operating equipment may present a possible carbon monoxide exposure that could be harmful to employees, students and the public that use school facilities. This communiqu\u00e9 offers suggestions how to reduce and / or control carbon monoxide in schools. Learn more information in the Floor Buffers in Schools and Carbon Monoxide Hazards Communiqu\u00e9."}
{"text": "Health Tip: Clogged Ears On a Plane? -- Changes in altitude, such as those you experience when flying, can cause an uncomfortable \"clogged\" feeling in your ears. If you try to relieve the pressure by blowing your nose too hard, you could perforate the eardrum or force bacteria into the deeper parts of the ear. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to help you safely relieve pressure in the ears when flying: - About an hour before your flight is scheduled to leave, take a decongestant. - Try yawning to gently relieve pressure as altitude changes. - Keep swallowing to help unclog ears. - Chew a piece of gum while the plane ascends and descends. - If your ears still feel clogged, inhale, hold your nose, and very gently exhale with your mouth closed until you feel relief. Be very careful not to do this with too much force. Posted: January 2009"}
{"text": "Definition from Nolo\u2019s Plain-English Law Dictionary 1) The name used for the principal trial court in many states. 2) In the federal system, the term may refer to courts within the 13 circuits. Eleven of these circuits cover different geographic areas of the country -- for example, the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The remaining circuits are the District of Columbia, and the Federal Circuit, (which hears patent, customs, and other specialized cases based on subject matter). The term derives from an age before mechanized transit, when judges and lawyers rode the circuit of their territory to hold court in various places. Definition provided by Nolo\u2019s Plain-English Law Dictionary. August 19, 2010, 5:12 pm"}
{"text": "Hewlett-Packard's ink cartridges promise a clear, sharp and vivid range of color. Anyone who has ever printed out a picture from a little league game or a document in the office knows this! But Paul Nash, Senior Plastics Engineer at HP, is focused on just one color \u2014 green. He's helping to develop the HP \"closed loop\" ink cartridge recycling process. The process combines recycled content from HP ink cartridges with recycled plastic bottle materials to create new Original HP ink cartridges. Paul is also playing a critical role in the development of bioplastics that biodegrade quickly \u2014 all in the name of a greener, healthier planet. To learn how we're making color printing more green, check out this video:"}
{"text": "Have you ever noticed how clouds look different? We brainstormed a list of ideas about clouds. We have noticed that some clouds are fluffy, some flat, some long, some short, some white, some dark, some of them are scattered in the sky, and some are close together. We know alot about the way clouds look. We went out to observe the clouds today but there was a little problem...we could only see clouds in the distance. There weren't any close to us. We didn't let this stop us! We observed the clouds from a distance and will observe them again another day soon. When we finished observing, we came in and made cloud pictures of our own. We used cotton balls and made a model of a cloud that we've seen before. After we finished, we wrote about our cloud. Check out these awesome clouds! Check back tomorrow...we'll be classifying clouds!"}
{"text": "|Passivity (Pas*siv\"i*ty) (?), n. [Cf. F. passivit\u00e9.] 1. Passiveness; -- opposed to activity. Jer. Taylor. 2. (Physics) The tendency of a body to remain in a given state, either of motion or rest, till disturbed by another body; inertia. Cheyne. 3. (Chem.) The quality or condition of any substance which has no inclination to chemical activity; inactivity. Authors Encyclopedia | Encyclopedia of the Self Classical Authors Index | Classical Authors Directory | Classical Authors Library Emotional Literacy Education | The Old Man of the Holy Mountain | Classical Authors Forums Visitor Agreement | Copyright c 1999 - 2001 Mark Zimmerman. All Rights Reserved."}
{"text": "One of the main problems with traditional education is the factory model it uses for grouping and advancing students through grade levels. This model leaves little room for individualization, customization, pace adjustment and other unique needs and circumstances. Digital learning, or online education, changes the model completely. Technology allows students to learn, as Florida Virtual School says, \u201cAny time, any place, any path, any pace.\u201d Utah is implementing aspects of digital learning into its public education system, but it needs to do more. Check out the video below to see how digital learning can truly revolutionize student learning and achievement."}
{"text": "Peptide is a small piece of protein used to kill off tumors and stimulate the immune system. At first, doctors thought peptide could only fight against breast cancer when it was tested in mice. But now, they found it had the same tumor-killing effects toward kidney, bone and lung cancer. In the meantime, more tests will be conducted to see if it will work against human cancer cells. The ultimate goal is to develop a vaccine that would fight a broad spectrum of cancers. However, human trials are at least five years away."}
{"text": "\u203a[C, U]one of two equal parts of something; 12;: Rice is eaten by half of the world's population.Cut the lemons into halves.It'll take half an hour to get there.Jenny lived in Beijing for a year and a half. break/cut/split sth in half\u203ato divide something into two equal parts: Divide the dough in half and roll it out into two circles. decrease/increase, etc sth by half\u203ato make something smaller/larger, etc by half its size: The drug reduces the risk of stroke by half. half past one/two/three, etcmainly UK\u203a30 minutes past one o'clock/two o'clock/three o'clock, etc: We got back to our hotel at half past seven. half one/two/three, etcUKinformal\u203a30 minutes past one o'clock/two o'clock/three o'clock, etc: \"What time does it start?\" \"About half six.\""}
{"text": "|C. ovata is a chinese catalpa and is generally smaller in stature than Southern catalpa, rarely more than thirty feet in height, the flowers are brilliantly colored with orange and violet on a pale yellow to ivory backround.Coarse foliage, conspicuous flowers and wide-spreading growth habit. Leaves are medium green, broadly ovate with heart-shaped bases to 10 inches long. Flowers are white, marked with yellow and purple brown, borne in upright panicles 8 to 12 inches tall, almost orchid-like in appearance. Wood can be brittle, so locate where this will not be a problem. The name Indian Bean comes from plant's long, cigar or bean-shaped fruit. Able to withstand adverse sites."}
{"text": "San Salvador is the first landfall site of Christopher Columbus on his initial voyage of discovery in 1492. Four separate monuments mark the exact spot Columbus came ashore, however, it is generally regarded that he landed at Long Bay where a big stone cross stands. Called Guanahani by the native Lucayan Indians, Columbus renamed the island San Salvador. San Salvador is located in the far eastern Bahamas. It is small in size (63-square-mile) but not in scenery and is surrounded by superb beaches and reefs. It is an ideal place for snorkeling, diving and fishing."}
{"text": "No, this isn't a tutorial on creating a robot. It's a new music video from a group called the Robotmakers and here's what they have to say about their creation, \"\"Building a Robot\" is the result of a long evolutionary process that resulted in successive generations of forms, some of which we call music. Natural selection and repeated lethal mutations winnowed the results. We are left with the Robot Maker's opus, which cannot be used as proof of intelligent design.\" A whole pile of interesting electronic gear was used to produce the music, including one of Rog-a-matic's own modular synthesizers. Oh, and did I mention there are some robots in the video?"}
{"text": "Fine Motor Development focuses on developing your child's hand skills and involves the development of the small muscle groups of the hand, e.g., palm, fingers. The development of these muscles allows for greater hand strength, dexterity, coordination of hand movement, manipulation of tools and equipment and more developed hand \u2013 eye coordination. Depending on your child's stage of development your child will be encouraged to reach, grasp, manipulate, construct, thread, cut, button, etc. These skills will eventually assist in the formation of a mature pencil grip and ultimately lead to writing. Many of these toys can be found under Educational Toys, Baby Toys, Building Blocks, Construction Sets, Painting, Drawing, Craft Sets, Childrens Puzzles."}
{"text": "Sail loft in Thomaston. With thousands of sailing vessels to be outfitted in Penobscot Bay over the course of the nineteenth century, sailmaking was an important and popular trade. Note the tools used by a sailmaker in the end of the bench. Sail lofts needed much open floor space. One loft had a suspended wood stove in order to heat the space without losing continuous floor space."}
{"text": "Standards and guidelines development One form of responsible business concerns guidelines and best practice. For example, in the construction industry, building codes are under current discussion in relation to natural disasters. Earthquake, hurricane and other disaster damage sees far more deaths in areas where structures are built according to less demanding requirements. Both business organisations and non profits can join in development of best practice that can help raise standards to protect and support people\u2019s economic or environmental needs. Companies bring their expertise. NGOs bring their experience of the issues concerned and those affected by them. Both groups, for transparency\u2019s sake, can partner with further stakeholders, including academics, guideline practitioners, public sector representatives and more."}
{"text": "Information System in an Organization: Top managers make strategic decisions using unstructured information, as we have discussed. Middle managers make tactical decisions using semi-structured information. Lower level managers make operational decisions using structured information, the purpose of a computer based information system is to provide managers with the appropriate kind of information to help them make decisions. Types of Computer Based Information System: Here we describe the following types of computer based information systems, corresponding to the three management layers and their requirements. Organizational Information System |Transaction Processing System |Management Information System |Decisions Support System |Executive Information System |Office Automation System ||All Levels of Management"}
{"text": "Definition of Radiation therapy, external Radiation therapy, external: Radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is a machine outside the body. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "All bullying situations involve different environments, personalities, circumstances, people, outcomes, etc. and one single consequence for all actions is suggesting discipline should be a \u201cone size fits all\u201d strategy. Since each bullying action involves different intentions, actions, severity, and the above mentioned factors we need to treat all bullying situations and interventions individually and on a case by case basis. School policy dictates what consequence is given to the person who performed a bullying action, but this website provides additional suggested interventions to assist in preventing further bullying acts. Download the Microsoft PowerPoint from the Las Vegas seminar Relational Aggression; \"Ending the Bullying Lifestyle by Identifying the Mind-Set of the Bully\" here."}
{"text": "Evidence of a Martian Sea A magnified view from NASA's Opportunity rover offers evidence that the rover sits on the shoreline of what was once a salty sea on Mars. Rippled patterns in the rocks at Meridiani Planum suggest that the land there was once a salt flat or playa, sometimes covered by shallow water and sometimes dry. Telltale patterns called crossbedding and festooning, in which some layers within a rock lie at angles to the main layers, led scientists to the conclusion that the rippled shapes formed under a current of water -- and not wind. Image Credit: NASA/JPL/Cornell/USGS + View Full Size Image + View Panoramic Image of Opportunity's Lander in 'Eagle Crater'"}
{"text": "Potassium Ferricyanide appears as bright red, lustrous crystals. Soluble in water, slightly in alcohol. Uses include production of pigments, cyanotyping, laboratory reagents and electroplating. The compound itself has low toxicity but decomposes on strong heating to evolve highly toxic fumes. Read our article on how Potassium Ferricyanide is used in formulas for Photographic Cyanotype Process. Potassium Ferricyanide readily forms red, monoclinic crystals. Read our article, \"Growing Large Crystals with Seed Crystals\" for more information."}
{"text": "Extension Activities using LEDs From ROBOTC API Guide Arduino \u2192 Arduino Tutorials and Guided Projects \u2192 Parallax BoeBot + Arduino Shield, Mobile Robotics Platform \u2192 Extension Activities using LEDs Flash Morse CodeOne possible task you can try on your own is to make the Arduino flash a message using Morse Code. You could have the robot flash something like \"Hello World!\" or \u201cDanger, Will Robinson!\u201d To help get you started, here are some links explaining how Morse Code Works. Make a program to decode a Morse code signal. Binary ClockYou can use LEDs to display the time using binary."}
{"text": "Bugs! (and other Creepy Crawlies) - Bug ID - Identify unknown insects by answering a series of questions. - Bug of the Month - Pictures and information about an insect for each month of the year. - eNature Field Guide: Insects and Spiders - Browse by type of insect, or use the advanced search to look for color, size, region, habitat and more. - Entomology For Beginners - An introduction to the study of insects. - Insect Information Sheets - Provides facts about fourteen different kinds of insects. - Insect Printouts - Insect graphics and blank diagrams to print out and use. - MicroAngela's - Electron microscope (very close up) images of bugs and other cool stuff. - Minax Tarantulas - Spiders - Brief overview of spiders in general, specific information about several North American Spiders"}
{"text": "- Not on display - Further information Deposited in large quantities in tombs along with armour, agricultural implements and ceremonial jewellery, Silla ceramics survive in significant numbers. Tomb ceramics range from large storage jars and ceremonial vessels for fertility and harvest rites, to household pieces such as these. The use of impressed and incised decoration into a grey body is characteristic of Silla decoration. The Asian Collections, AGNSW, 2003, pg.184. - Place of origin - Korea: Silla period 57 BCE\u2013935 - 6th century CE-8th century CE - grey stoneware with stamped decoration - 10.7cm height - Purchased 1983 - Accession number"}
{"text": "5. Use appropriate tools strategically. How are high school teachers helping their students use appropriate tools strategically? How can students be helped to: - consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem - use pencil and paper, concrete models, a ruler - identify relevant external mathematical resources - use technological tools to explore and deepen their understanding of concepts What are you doing to help students develop this practice? What makes it hard? What challenges are you encountering?"}
{"text": "What Can We Do? How do we contribute to global warming? In most parts of the world, when we use energy, we produce CO2 emissions. Lowering emissions to help curb climate change is possible, starting right now. Consuming less, riding the train instead of driving solo or unplugging idle electronics may seem like small steps, but these measures make a difference, especially when whole communities do them."}
{"text": "The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas colonies and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At its height it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-quarter of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13 million square miles (34 million km2), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, it was often said that \"the sun never sets on the British Empire\" because its span across the globe ensured that the sun was always shining on at least one of its numerous territories."}
{"text": "The known facts about St. Brigid of Kildare are few, but she is revered as one of Ireland's three patron saints (along with Patrick and Columba). What we do know is that she was a fifth-century nun who founded the Abbey of Kildare, southwest of Dublin. Both monks and nuns lived there, and many accounts record that Brigid served as superior of both the men and women. In any event, the Abbey of Kildare contributed significantly to the spread of Christianity throughout Ireland at a time when traditional Irish religion was disappearing. Many miracles have been attributed to Brigid. What is more certain is that she was an extraordinary woman who was known especially for her generosity to the poor. Because of the prominence the Abbey of Kildare gained under Brigid's leadership, she is considered the special patron of scholars. Her feast day is observed on February 1."}
{"text": "234. J. Hersch and W. K. Viscusi, The Courtroom Comes to the Classroom: Estimating Economic Damages as an Instructional Device, 5/98; subsequently published in Journal of Economic Education, Vol. 29, No. 4, Fall 1998, 301-311 . Abstract: A mock trial setting provides a superb opportunity for students to apply their economic knowledge. This format utilizes a team approach in which parties representing the plaintiff and defense provide calculations of economic damages, which are presented before a jury. Because this exercise replicates actual activities by economists in trial settings, it serves as a credible exercise for motivating economic students in general and pre-law students in particular. This article includes the background information needed to carry out such a classroom trial exercise."}
{"text": "The brewery museum is the only museum of its type in the world and it is housed in the Brewery house. The house has been preserved in its original appearance, consequently visitors can see the Gothic malt-house with a well, the malt drying kiln, the roller, the refrigeration room, the two-level cellars and the area of the former taproom. Hundreds of unique exhibits document the history of beer brewing from ancient times to the present. The development of the beer drinking culture is represented by the exhibition of two pubs \u2013 the country pub originating in the 19th century and the town pub originating at the beginning of the 20th century. One of the oldest Pilsen ale-houses, called Park\u00e1n, is located in the neighbourhood of the Brewery museum. Its name is derived from its location in the area between the medieval town fortifications, the so-called parkan area."}
{"text": "Solanum melongena esculentum White Eggplant was listed along with a purple variety in several eastern United States seed catalogues by 1825 and Jefferson was growing both types at Monticello in 1812. Early catalogues recommended the White Eggplant for ornamental rather than culinary use, but today some people consider it the superior edible type. Also known as melongena, eggplant originated in Asia, where it has been grown for centuries. Eggplant yields egg-shaped fruits, up to six inches long, which turn from ivory to golden yellow when fully ripe. Related Blog Post: Visit Monticello's Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Eggplant."}
{"text": "A REGULAR ebb and flow of material deep in the Sun may be linked to the mysterious sunspot cycle. Magnetic activity on the Sun produces sunspots, which peak roughly every 11 years. To try to find out why, a team led by Rachel Howe at the National Optical Astronomy Observatories in Tucson, Arizona, looked at ripples on the face of the Sun, which can reveal conditions deep beneath its surface. Howe's team found that two-thirds of the way from the centre, where scientists think solar magnetic fields originate, the rotation of material accelerates then decelerates every 1.3 years. This pulse may synchronise the sunspot cycle, although scientists have yet to explain how ("}
{"text": "|Product #: CCP5512| AMERICAN WARS BIG BOOK WORLD CONFLICT SERIES GRADES 5-8 Our combined resource extensively covers the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. Between 1775 and 1783, the thirteen colonies of the United States fought for their independence from Britain in the American Revolutionary War. Between 1861 and 1865, America was at war again between the North and the South in the American Civil War. Learn why the wars began, who the major players were, and what events led to each war. Written to grade and using simplified language and vocabulary, social studies concepts are presented in a way that makes them more accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities and color overheads, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz. Submit a review"}
{"text": "Published in Cancer Weekly, May 29th, 2006 According to a study from France, \"The use of impulsive acoustic radiation force for strain imaging was investigated. A focused ultrasound transducer was used to apply localized radiation force to a small volume of tissue mimic (100 mm3) for durations of 8 ms.\" \"A conventional real-time ultrasound imaging probe was used to obtain echo signals. The resulting strains were mapped using ultrasound correlation-based methods. The instantaneous strain immediately following cessation of the radiation force was observed at depth within homogeneous gels and within stiff... Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cancer Weekly NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones."}
{"text": "shallot: see onion. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on shallot from Fact Monster: - onion - onion onion, plant of the family Liliaceae (lily family), of the same genus (Allium) as the chive ... - Encyclopedia: Plants - Encyclopeadia articles concerning Plants. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Plants"}
{"text": "As reported by New Scientist, American astronomers, used the hundred-meter radio telescope in Green Bank, West Virginia, were able to detect 21 previously unknown pulsars. Pulsars are hidden in a cluster of ancient (not to say the oldest) stars in globular clusters Terzan five near the center of our galaxy. Earlier in this cluster have been three known pulsar. This is so far the absolute record of any known star cluster. The previous record holder \u2013 47 Tucanae (47 Tucanae) contains only 22 of the pulsar."}
{"text": "Perhaps no one was better suited to provide a written history of the Methodist Episcopal Church than Nathan Bangs. The brilliant, self-educated theologian had not only served as president of Wesleyan University, but he had also volunteered himself as an itinerant preacher in Canada during a time of war. Later, he founded the Methodist Missionary Society. The third volume of Bangs\u2019 History picks up where the last left off, at the end of the War of 1812. With the Methodist church growing and gaining notoriety, controversies over theology and practice enabled it to better define itself. Bangs includes the names and proceedings of the General Conferences during this time (1816-1828)."}
{"text": "- Local Weather - Current Cotton Prices - Current Cattle Prices - Plant Identification - Bug Identification - 4-H CONNECT Member Registration Jones County was created in 1858 from Bexar and Bosque County and named for Anson Jones, (1798-1858). Anson Jones was a veteran of San Jacinto, minister to the U.S. Secretary of State and the last President of the Texas Republic. Jones County is the site of the Emigrant Trail, The Frontier Military Road and Fort Phantom Hill, which was founded in 1851 to guard the Military Road. The county is located in West Central Texas, and is part of the Lower Rolling Plains. There are five school districts and various communities throughout the county. School districts within the county include Anson, Hamlin, Stamford, Hawley, and Lueders/Avoca. The population of the county in 2010, was 20,202."}
{"text": "Sea Turtle Nesting Season is May 1 through October 31 Sea turtles spend most of their lives at sea, but each year, beginning in May, the females crawl ashore in the darkness of night on local beaches to dig a nest and lay their eggs. Also at night, several weeks later, the hatchlings burst from their nest and immediately scramble toward the water. Moving quickly from nest to sea is critical for their survival. For a printable brochure containing Sea Turtle Conservation information click here. All photos courtesy of Turtle Time Inc."}
{"text": "Birch is a pale, strong, soft wood - some 25% softer than Oak. It is pale cream in appearance and has a wavy figuring with clear knots. This species tends to yellow over time. Birch is used for furniture, flooring and carpentry work. Birch (Lat. Betula) Family: Birch (Lat. Betulaceae) Size: Birch can grow up to 30 m in height. The trunk can grow to around 5 m in circumference. Ready to fell: 60-80 years Origin of K\u00e4hrs Birch flooring: Sweden Hardness: About 25% softer than Oak. Brinell value: 2.6 Colour change: Medium-strong. The pale, creamy colour of Birch becomes reddish yellow with age."}
{"text": "More About the Film \"Rescue at Sea\"| On January 23, 1909, two ships -- one carrying Italian immigrants to New York City, the other, American tourists to Europe -- collided in dense fog off Nantucket Island. In a moment, more than 1,500 lives became dependent on a new technology, wireless telegraphy, and on Jack Binns, a twenty-six-year-old wireless operator on board one of the ships. A synopsis of the film, and film credits The broadcast program transcript with additional information To order \"Rescue at Sea\" for home use, visit Shop PBS. Extended interviews with program participants A list of books and articles relating to the program topic Three newspaper articles about the collision"}
{"text": "What does sustainable mean? Which criteria defines if a fishery is sustainable? Executive summary: In simple terms, a sustainable fishery is one whose practices can be maintained indefinitely without reducing the targeted species\u2019 ability to maintain its population at healthy levels, and without adversely impacting on other species within the ecosystem \u2013 including humans \u2013 by removing their food source, accidentally killing them, or damaging their physical environment. Num. pages: 9 GP criteria for sustainable fisheries, version 1.0, Oct 2008"}
{"text": "Project Groundhog was always one of my favorite projects of the school year. Registration has just opened for 2012, so I wanted to make sure that all of you knew about it. Project Groundhog is about finding out if the groundhog is really a good predictor of the weather or not. For the six weeks following Groundhog's Day, you record the daily temperature and sky conditions in your area. The information is collected and shared weekly with the classes in your group via email and the Project Groundhog website. My students always loved learning about the other classes in our group. We used big floor maps to find their location. We learned about each group's community, and shared various pictures and projects along the way. Registration is now open for 2012. To learn more about the project or to register, click here. 1 hour ago"}
{"text": "Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) - Tags - Three men in a boat Tips for Getting a Great Answer Fast Popular QuestionsSee all \u00bb - the character sketch of the characters of three men in a boat - How to write reference to context? - What is the main plot of \"Three Men in a Boat\"? - In Three Men in a Boat, what was fishy about the story of a trout in a glass case in a village side inn the author and one of his... - In Three Men in a Boat, how do George and Harris annoy the author? Top TagsSee all \u00bb"}
{"text": "Book Description: Aeschylus, the earliest of the great Attic tragedians, presented his Oresteia at Athens' City Dionysia festival in 458 BCE. Born in the last quarter of the sixth century, Aeschylus had fought with the victorious Greeks in one and probably both of the Persian Wars (190 and 480-79). He died around 456 at about seventy years of age in Gela, Sicily. His epitaph records his role as a soldier at Marathon, not his artistic achievements, but these were many. The author of more than seventy plays, he won his first of thirteen tragic victories in 484. Of these plays, only seven remain. The Oresteia is Aeschylus' only complete surviving trilogy; the satyr play with which it was first performed, Proteus, is lost. Peter Meineck has aimed to translate the Oresteia for the modern stage."}
{"text": "Definitions of vicinity n. - The quality or state of being near, or not remote; nearness; propinquity; proximity; as, the value of the estate was increased by the vicinity of two country seats. 2 n. - That which is near, or not remote; that which is adjacent to anything; adjoining space or country; neighborhood. 2 The word \"vicinity\" uses 8 letters: C I I I N T V Y. No direct anagrams for vicinity found in this word list. Adding one letter to vicinity does not form any other word in this word list.Words within vicinity not shown as it has more than seven letters. All words formed from vicinity by changing one letter Browse words starting with vicinity by next letter"}
{"text": "The study of politics revolves around conflict and compromise. Several scholars examine strategies used in the competitive quest for power or other values. Others study psychological factors of identity that influence group conflicts. Theorists attempt to develop models of decision making and political behavior that help explain the general processes of conflict. The course presents a set of tools useful in the study of conflict processes, and examines the importance of gender in conflict. Further, we examine a number of case studies to compare how conflicts develop in different settings. An important aspect of the course is a research project in which you will analyze a conflict of your choice. - Credits: 3 - Faculty: Dr. Carter"}
{"text": "Cooperative Extension's mission is to stimulate learning through exploration and discovery, and to enhance agriculture, the environment, our natural resource base, family and youth well-being and the development of local communities. We accomplish this mission by the integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge in agricultural and life science. Labor is one of the biggest input costs for vegetable growers. With lettuce, the average cost for thinning and weeding in the fields is more than $120 an acre. A new automated lettuce thinner developed by the University of Arizona (UA), which could be available commercially within the next year or two, might change that."}
{"text": "Word Document (DOCX) DOCX is the file format for Microsoft Office 2007 and later. DOCX should not be confused with DOC, the format used by earlier versions of Microsoft Office DOCX consists of a ZIP file containing XML and binaries. Content can be analysed without modification by unzipping the file (Eg, in WinZIP) and analysing the contents of the archive. Relationship to OOXML For most purposes OOXML may be considered a subset of DOCX (DOCX contains additional features, like OLE serialization). Documentation on OOXML may provide a guide to analysing a DOCX file."}
{"text": "It used to be that rare books and manuscripts were once restricted to scholars and graduate students in white gloves. Now they are more routinely being incorporated into undergraduate courses at institutions like the University of Iowa, Smith College, the University of Washington and Harvard. Last academic year, almost 200 classes and student tours visited the rare-books collection of the University of Pennsylvania. Dusty bits may fall off cracked leather bindings, but medieval paper made from discarded clothing, and parchment or vellum from animal skins, are remarkably durable. Gloves, it has been decided, make a reader paw at pages, with more potential to rip them (while diminishing the sensory experience). Now, dry, clean hands are the preferred tool, with no liquids or pens in sight. Read more about how rare book librarians are reaching out to their undergraduate students."}
{"text": "liqs8143 writes \"Solar Impulse, a fully solar-powered airplane, has completed its first international solar-powered flight. After a flight lasting 12 hours 59 minutes at an altitude of 12,400 feet, using no fuel and propelled by solar energy alone, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely in Brussels, Switzerland. After the landing, company co-founder Bertrand Piccard said, 'Our goal is to create a revolution in the minds of the people . . . to promote solar energies \u2014 not necessarily a revolution in aviation.' Compared with 2003, energy efficiency has increased from 16 to 22 percent. And the cells are now half as thick. The project has a total cost of $88 million, which is funded by mostly-Swiss partners and public donations.\""}
{"text": "This review analyses some of the major events and trends related to natural disasters and humanitarian disaster response and looks at the experience of developed countries with natural disasters in 2011. Highlighting evidences from the Japanese earthquake-tsunami-nuclear accident, the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, floods in Australia, and tornadoes, hurricanes and drought in the United States, it reminds that natural hazards affect all regions of the world and even rich countries have much to learn about both disaster risk reduction and disaster response. The review then looks at the intersection of drought, famine and conflict, with a particular focus on the Horn of Africa in 2011. And finally, it closes with a contribution about the impact of natural disasters on one particularly vulnerable \u2013 and resourceful \u2013 sector of society: the elderly. Tag This Document"}
{"text": "Grade Range: 5-12Resource Type(s): Reference MaterialsDate Posted: 2/14/2011 This resource sheet is designed to help students conducting projects for National History Day locate primary documents, advice from curators on research and exhibition development, and on locating secondary sources. Hands-on learning, Project-based learning To control the form of war messages, the government created the U.S. Office of War Information in... Essay, Exhibition, National History Day, Curator, Primary source, primary source, curatorial, secondary source, History Day, Research, exhibition, Historical narrative, Secondary source, curator, National History Day, Curatorial Support for Smithsonian's History Explorer is provided by the Verizon Foundation"}
{"text": "Main StreetArticle Free Pass Main Street, novel by Sinclair Lewis, published in 1920. The story of Main Street is filtered through the eyes of Carol Kennicott, a young woman married to a Midwestern doctor who settles in the Minnesota town of Gopher Prairie (modeled on Lewis\u2019s hometown of Sauk Centre). The book\u2019s power derives from the careful rendering of local speech, customs, and social amenities. The satire is double-edged\u2014directed against both the townspeople and the superficial intellectualism of those who despise them. What made you want to look up \"Main Street\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Elderberries are making headlines lately, but the truth is they\u2019ve been a folk remedy for centuries. The Latin name for elderberries is sambucus nigra; it is also commonly known as black elderberry and North American elderberry. Elderberries contain organic pigments, tannin, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, sugar, rutin, viburnic acid, vitamins A and B and a large amount of vitamin C. Flavonoids, including quercetin, are believed to account for the therapeutic actions of the elderberry flowers and berries. Elderberries and elderberry juice are thought to increase antioxidant activity, lower cholesterol, improve vision, boost the immune system and improve heart health. Many people also drink elderberry juice to help alleviate coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsillitis. Source: Herb Wisdom"}
{"text": "Today's school library media program plays an integral role in educating students for the future. It is where young people learn to find, analyze, evaluate, interpret and communicate information, ideas, and skills they will need as adults to live and work in an information-based society. In addition to providing a setting in which whole group instruction may occur as well as independent learning, the staff has worked to directly integrate library services into the curriculum. For School Patron Catalog Information see the links at the top of this page. The search field provided below is linked to TeachingBooks.net, a resource for authors and books. Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction"}
{"text": "Tech Talk 13 Most flow meters are calibrated with no back pressure on the outlet side (unless specified). Rarely, however, are flow meters used without some back pressure. Because pressure compresses the gas being measured, the measured volume will change depending on the pressure at which it is being used. At high pressure, the meter may read five cfh, but the flow may actually be ten cfh. When used in vacuum applications, flow meters are off even further. Therefore, you should never expect the meter to provide an accurate reading, unless it has been calibrated for the same gas at the pressure and back pressure at which it is to be used. As inaccurate as these meters may be, they are good tools for \"relative\" flow adjustments and for resetting the same flow used in the past. \u00a9 Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. For more Tech Talks and thousands of aquatic products, visit our homepage"}
{"text": "ENGL 261 The Bible as Literature (5) The Bible as Literature examines the Bible, both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Testament, as a collection of literary works. Students learn to recognize plot, theme, character, setting, and style and to consider the interaction of those elements. They also learn about the history of the composition, transmission, and translation of the works. The purpose of the course is not to supplant the Bible as a religious text, but to enhance each student\u2019s appreciation of the Bible regardless of his or her religious convictions. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of C."}
{"text": "\"Cantor\" is an ancient term that has come to have multiple meanings, including \"leader of the people's song.\" Cantors historically have proclaimed the Word of God most especially in psalmody, and in our context provide opportunities for people to participate in the dialogue of Liturgy - the \"work of the People of God.\" Cantors are selected for their leadership skills, their musical ability, and their desire to proclaim God's word in the midst of the people gathered. Cantors receive formation in the skills necessary to carry out their ministry. The Cantor information page which includes the schedule and materials is available here."}
{"text": "onpointe5678 wrote:Jace can run twice as fast as he walks. He runs 24 miles and walks for 16. The total time to complete the trip was 10 hours. How many hours did Jace walk? To learn how to set up and solve this sort of \"uniform rate\" exercise, please try this lesson . Once you have learned the basic terms and techniques, please attempt the exercise, starting with the usual set-up:. . . walking:. . . . . distance: 16. . . . . rate: r. . . . . time: 16/r. . . running:. . . . . distance: 24. . . . . rate: 2r. . . . . Complete the table, set up the equation, and so forth."}
{"text": "A space vehicle is coasting at a constant velocity of 20.5 m/s in the +y direction relative to a space station. The pilot of the vehicle fires a RCS (reaction control system) thruster, which causes it to accelerate at 0.370 m/s2 in the +x direction. After 40.0 s, the pilot shuts off the RCS thruster. After the RCS thruster is turned off, find the following quantities. (a) the magnitude of the vehicle's velocity (b) the direction of the vehicle's velocity relative to the space station Express the direction as an angle measured from the +y __________ \u00b0 to the right of the +y direction ."}
{"text": "- France Facts... When a child loses a tooth they put their tooth under their pillow. A mouse called La Pettie Souris, will come to take it... Learn More Eating and Recipes... Table manners are important. While at the table hands should remain above the table. Elbows should not be placed on the table. When... Learn More - In their Language... The French government has emphasized the French language so much that almost everyone in France speaks French (99%), despite the different nationalities represented. Even regional... Learn More - Family... Most families are small, with only one or two children. Since a single income is not enough to live on in most cities, it is... Learn More - Fashion... The French usually make an effort to dress well and fashionably. French fashions often influence how the rest of the world dresses. Professional... Learn More"}
{"text": "Techie Task #1: Use this clipart in HyperStudio to create numbers. Type the number below the representation. Techie Task #2: Create a card with a 3-digit number on it. Create animation so that when someone clicks on a digit the correct Base 10 Blocks \"fly in\" to represent that part of the number! Techie Task #3: Use the card you created above and add a sound to each button that says the value of the number as it is clicked! Back to Elrod Multiage's Home Page"}
{"text": "Athena: Greek goddess of wisdom and battle, and the patron goddess of Athens. Athena sprang from Zeus' head, from which Hephaestus had to crack open to relieve the god's headache. She was fully grown, and in full body armor. Athena invented many things, such as the chariot, the loom, and the olive tree, all of which she granted to mankind. One of the more popular goddesses, she often helped heroes who used their intelligence, like Odysseus. She dislikes Poseidon and Ares. Her symbols are the olive tree and the Aegis, a shield mounted with Medusa's head. Her animal is the owl."}
{"text": "She kept it under her hat for years, but now, the University of Tennessee\u2019s first statistics graduate discusses how she did her part for the U.S. war effort in the 1940s, including her work with the top-secret Manhattan Project. How\u2019s this for a job description? Manage the compilation of data obtained from a mass spectrometer used to separate uranium-235 from natural uranium and use the appropriate equations to calculate the percentage of uranium-235 obtained. Oh, and this is top-secret, by the way. Kind of different from your 9 to 5, perhaps? But that\u2019s just what Jane Greer Puckett did every day when she launched her career in the 1940s at the Y-12 laboratories in Oak Ridge as part of the legendary Manhattan Project. Full article by Roger Hagy, Jr. continues at the UT Torchbearer site."}
{"text": "Quiz: Chapter 9, September, Chocolate and Three Kings' Day Bread |Name: _____________________________||Period: ___________________________| This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions. Multiple Choice Questions Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. What does Rosaura ask Tita for help with when she enters the kitchen? a) The diet John has put her on b) Caring for her child c) Dealing with Pedro's moods d) Making a bread 2. What is Gertrudis' new position in her life? c) General in the revolution d) Brothel owner 3. When Tita was a child, what was her biggest worry about the holiday she is celebrating? a) What gifts she would receive b) If Mama would yell at her c) Whether she could be a part of the ceremony d) If she could help in the kitchen 4. Who besides Tita can see... This section contains 347 words| (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "Clubroot is a fungal disease that causes finger-like swellings on the roots of the members of the Cabbage family \u2013 hence the alternative name, \u2018finger-and-toe\u2019. It occurs frequently on wet, acid soils but very seldom on limy soils. Affected plants are stunted and fail to develop. Spores can survive in the soil for many years. Improving drainage, and applying lime to raise the pH to over pH7 are two ways to reduce the disease."}
{"text": "Banded Sea Snake. (Alan Delmas) Banded Sea Snake (Laticauda colubrina) Sea Snakes have developed anatomical features streamlined for adaptation to an aquatic environment. Evolutionary marvels living at sea, Sea Snakes must still surface to breath air unlike eels, underwater neighbors who share the same habitat, like the moray eel, who have gills for absorbing oxygen and are absent of any scales. Their venom is 10x more lethal than the venom of the landbased Rattlesnake, Africa\u2019s deadly Black Mamba or the Royal Cobra but are quite friendly and rarely aggressive."}
{"text": "Friday, October 1, 2010 This analysis demonstrates that the percentage of coral reef ecosystem resources in MPAs and no-take MPAs varies dramatically by location. Within the five U.S. Coral Territories, the U.S. Virgin Islands have the largest percentage of their coral reef resources in MPAs (64%). At 15%, American Samoa has protected the largest percentage of any Territory in no-take status. The designation of the Papahanaumokuakea National Marine Monument has had a dramatic effect on the protection status of coral reef ecosystems in the State of Hawaii. The entirety of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands have been designated as a no-take MPA, but MPAs cover much less of the coral reef ecosystems in the Main Hawaiian Islands."}
{"text": "Birds are bipedal, warm-blooded, oviparous vertebrates characterized primarily by feathers, forelimbs modified as wings, and hollow bones. Birds range in size from the tiny hummingbirds to the huge Ostrich and Emu. For more information about the topic Bird, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles: Recommend this page on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +1: Other bookmarking and sharing tools:"}
{"text": "SOLUTION: Solve for x: 3/5(x+2)=x-4 -> SOLUTION: Solve for x: 3/5(x+2)=x-4 solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations! : algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help! Algebra: Polynomials, rational expressions and equations Click here to see ALL problems on Polynomials-and-rational-expressions Solve for x: 3/5(x+2)=x-4 put this solution on YOUR website!"}
{"text": "Friday, February 8, 2013 A password should only be used by one person. Passwords are like bubble gum, they're much better when used by only one person. If you share your computer with others, each person should have a unique account, username, and password. Don't allow another user to know or use your password, and don't ask another user if you can use theirs. When it's your turn to use the computer, log the last user off, and then log on using your own username and password. When you take a break, don't leave your computer open. Log off or lock it, and remember, passwords shorter than 8 characters are easy to crack. Avoid common words, proper names, and use both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols when creating your password."}
{"text": "Is it safe to eat fish with small black, yellow, or white bumps or worms in them? Black spot and yellow grub are the fish parasites people most commonly encounter. While sunfish and minnow species are most commonly affected; most other fish, such as channel catfish, will have at least a few parasites. Most fish diseases and parasites are specifically found in fishes and are not harmful to man, especially if the fish is properly cooked before being eaten. For additional information, click here."}
{"text": "Summary: Raven's Environment, 5th Edition is a most accessible, yet detailed, environmental science text. The text provides numerous examples and opportunities for readers to explore issues at a local level. Covering the enormous environmental challenges facing our world today, the new fifth edition of The Environment helps readers think critically about these issues and understand the concepts that underlie environmental problems. Rather than telling readers what t ...show moreo think, the book provides the information and tools they need to reach their own conclusions. It offers solid scientific content balanced with effective and current examples of problems and solutions."}
{"text": "This new film shows how composting toilets are helping to address the serious water issues facing Tuvalu. The tiny Pacific island nation of just 10,500 inhabitants, recently experienced a devastating drought. Existing septic tank systems are polluting the groundwater and destroying the reefs in lagoons, forcing fishermen to spend more on fuel to travel further away to catch fish. The Global Environment Facility supported Pacific Integrated Water Resources Management project (GEF Pacific IWRM) is working to address these problems by installing composting toilets on the main island of Funafuti. Composting toilets use almost no water and produce compost that so families can plant their own vegetables, making them less dependent on expensive food imports."}
{"text": "Fromelles Scots Soldiers To Be Reburied They will be reburied with full military honours at a new cemetery close to the site in northern France. Work to recover the British and Australian soldiers buried there by German forces, began in 2008. The battle, on 19 July 1916, was the first major one on the Western Front involving British and Australian troops. Source & Full Story To learn how to use GeneaNet, please read the \"GeneaNet First Steps\" pages.First Steps To ask for help on any topic related to the GeneaNet website, to report a bug and to make a suggestion, please go to our forum.Forum Questions not related to blog notes will not be answered here. Many thanks for your comprehension."}
{"text": "A primitive almanac or calendar, originally made of a \u201cclog,\u201d or log of wood, with four faces or parallelograms, the sharp edge of each face or side was divided by notches into three months, every week being marked by a big notch. The face left of the notched edge contained the saints' days, the festivals, the phases of the moon, and so on in Runic characters, whence the \u201cclog\u201d was also called a Runic staff. These curiosities are not uncommon, and specimens may be seen in the British Museum, the Bodleian (Oxford), the Ashmolean Museum, St. John's (Cambridge), the Cheetham Library (Manchester), and other places both at home and abroad. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Clog Almanac from Infoplease:"}
{"text": "Foodborne & Gastrointestinal (GI) Illness illness is caused by a variety of different microbes and germs and causes a variety of symptoms, such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, fever and sometimes headaches, rash and paralysis. The Division of Disease Control monitors and investigates GI illnesses that are spread through food, water, person-to-person contact and contact with infected animals. This website provides North Dakota statistics, disease information and educational materials for at home and at work. Click on a link below or on the left menu for more information regarding GI illness."}
{"text": "nasal conchaArticle Free Pass nasal concha, also called Turbinate, or Turbinal, any of several thin, scroll-shaped bony elements forming the upper chambers of the nasal cavities. They increase the surface area of these cavities, thus providing for rapid warming and humidification of air as it passes to the lungs. In higher vertebrates the olfactory epithelium is associated with these upper chambers, resulting in keener sense of smell. In humans, who are less dependent on the sense of smell, the nasal conchae are much reduced. The components of the nasal conchae are the inferior, medial, superior, and supreme turbinates. What made you want to look up \"nasal concha\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Russia has officially become a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after years of negotiations. With its formal accession, Russia becomes the 156th country to join the body that sets global trade rules and enforces trade agreements. Until now, Russia was the largest economy in the world that was a not a WTO member. Russia\u2019s membership became official 30 days after the move was formally supported by both chambers of parliament and the government. Despite Moscow's membership, WTO rules will not yet apply to Russia's trade ties with the United States, the world\u2019s biggest economy, with whom a bilateral agreement will remain in force. The U.S. continues to keep in place the 1974 Jackson-Vanik Amendment, which was introduced to use trade barriers to pressure the Soviet Union over human rights issues. Based on reporting by ITAR-TASS and Interfax"}
{"text": "Telling the difference between the seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus (swine flu) is tough. The symptoms are virtually the same \u2014 fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and chills. Yet experts say that swine flu is more contagious and seems to affect a younger age group. Call your doctor at the first sign of any flu-like symptoms so he can evaluate your risk factors and prescribe proper treatment. Find out more about swine flu symptoms."}
{"text": "U.S. Territories and Outlying Areas Fact Monster/Information Please\u00ae Database, \u00a9 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. More on U S Territories and Outlying Areas from Fact Monster: - The Fifty States (maps, flags, geography, population, statistics) - Facts and trivia about the fifty states of the United States of America: government, populations, maps, flags, state landmarks, climate data, and more. - United States - Map of United States & articles on flags, geography, history, statistics, disasters, current events, and international relations. - Homework Center: United States - Subjects \u00bb Geography \u00bb History \u00bb Language Arts \u00bb Mathematics \u00bb ..."}
{"text": "1 [uncountable and countable] something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard [\u21aa prize, benefit]: The school has a system of rewards and punishments to encourage good behaviour. reward for (doing) something Several of the parents were giving their children rewards for passing exams. The job is difficult, but the financial rewards are great. She began to reap (=get) the rewards of all her hard work. Success brings its own rewards."}
{"text": "February 26, 2013 Advanced physics techniques show that the DNA structure can be disrupted in three distinct ways when the DNA molecule is stretched. Three different structures DNA consists of two parallel strands that are connected to each other in a double helix structure. While pulling on the DNA\u2026 read more"}
{"text": "This was the longest-lived of the various Pope makes that came into being following the successful introduction of Columbia automobiles by Colonel Albert Pope. The cars took their name from the firm's founder and the fact that they were produced in a factory at Hartford, Connecticut, where the Company had its headquarters. The first car was a 10hp with a horizontal single-cylinder engine, two-speed gear and single chain drive. A two-cylinder car appeared in 1905 and a four in 1906. The cars progressively grew in size and horsepower but they never made the transition to mass-production nor did the diversity of models bring profitability."}
{"text": "Rivers flowing down from the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain\u2019s Province of Le\u00f3n are flanked by bright green agricultural areas. The two principal rivers visible are the \u00d3brigo (left) and the Esla (right), which converge below Benavente. The Esla River is a tributary of the Duero River which starts in the Cantabrian Mountains and is 286 km in length, crossing from north to south the provinces of Le\u00f3n and Zamora. It is the largest tribuary of the Duero in terms of discharge; in fact, at its mouth, it has a greater discharge than the Duero itself does at that point. The \u00d3rbigo River, also flowing through the provinces of Le\u00f3n and Zamora, begins at the convergence of the Luna River and the Oma\u00f1a River in the town of Santiago del Molinillo. Green fields extend far eastward from its banks, almost converging with those along the banks of the Esla."}
{"text": "To sign up to the Graham Hancock newsletter mailing list, please click here. Atmospheric volumes of greenhouse gases blamed for climate change hit a new record in 2011, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said in its annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin on Tuesday. The volume of carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities, grew at a similar rate to the previous decade and reached 390.9 parts per million (ppm), 40 percent above the pre-industrial level, the survey said. It has increased by an average of 2 ppm for the past 10 years. Back to Previous... Go to News Desk... Enjoy the newsdesk? Please tell others about it:Tweet Dedicated Servers and Cloud Servers by Gigenet. Invert Colour Scheme / Default"}
{"text": "On this date, Cambridge University scientists James D. Watson and Frances H.C. Crick announced that they had determined the structure of DNA, the molecule containing human genes. On the morning of February 28, they determined that the structure of DNA was a double-helix polymer, or a spiral of two DNA strands, each containing a long chain of monomer nucleotides, wound around each other. In his best-selling book, The Double Helix (1968), Watson later claimed that Crick announced the discovery by walking into the nearby Eagle Pub and blurting out that \u201cwe had found the secret of life.\u201d Watson and Crick\u2019s solution was formally announced on 25 April 1953, following its publication in that month\u2019s issue of the journal Nature. The article revolutionized the study of biology and medicine. Along with Maurice Wilkins, a colleague, Watson and Crick won the Nobel Prize in 1962 for their discovery."}
{"text": "The Humanities are our cultural and intellectual heritage - the sum of human experience, thought, and expression. They give us knowledge about the past, insight about the present, and wisdom for the future. They teach us about others and help us to know ourselves -Oregon Council for the Humanities Humanities majors and minors explore that unique human creation, language\u2014not only for communication but also in culture, literary art, and philosophical and religious thought. - Acquire knowledge based on a combination of interests and goals not available in a single department. - Develop the creativity, critical thinking, written, and oral skills necessary to maximize individual and professional development. - Make connections across disciplines and cultures."}
{"text": "A burnous \u2013 also spelled burnoose, or bournous; from the Berber and Maghribi Arab. burnus \u2013 is a long cloak of coarse woollen fabric with a hood, usually white in color, worn by Berbers and the Arabs throughout North Africa. It became a distinctive part of the uniform of the French colonial army's Spahi soldiers. It was also sometimes worn unofficially by officers or soldiers of other units in North Africa. The burnous remains part of the uniform of the one remaining Spahi regiment of the French Army, the 1st Spahi Regiment. Other names for a burnous include albornoz, sbernia, sberna, and bernusso."}
{"text": "iso\u00b7ga\u00b7mete noun \\\u02cc\u012b-s\u014d-\u02c8ga-\u02ccm\u0113t also -g\u0259-\u02c8m\u0113t\\ Origin of ISOGAMETE International Scientific Vocabulary First Known Use: 1891 iso\u00b7ga\u00b7mete noun \\\u02cc\u012b-s\u014d-g\u0259-\u02c8m\u0113t, -\u02c8gam-\u02cc\u0113t\\ (Medical Dictionary) : a gamete indistinguishable in form, size, or behavior from another gamete with which it can unite to form a zygote Seen & Heard What made you want to look up isogamete? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Where was Walt Whitman born? Walt Whitman was born in West Hills, New York on May 31, 1819 American poet, journalist, and essayist whose verse collection Leaves of Grass is a landmark in the history of American literature. Early life. Walt Whitman was born into a family that settled in North..."}
{"text": "Definitions for fairing\u02c8f\u025b\u0259r \u026a\u014b Random House Webster's College Dictionary a structure on the exterior of an aircraft or boat, for reducing drag. Category: Aeronautics, Navy Origin of fairing: A present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair. (Uncommon) A structure on various parts of a vehicle, for example an aircraft, automobile, or motorcycle, that produces a smooth exterior and reduces drag a present; originally, one given or purchased at a fair"}
{"text": "- Initial assessment/review: Who wrote this article? When? For what purpose and what audience? - Based on what you've read, what is his point of view on the Skipwith decision? What matters to him about this case? - Based on what you know from his article, why does Hicks think that the situation is worse in the North than in the South? Do you agree or disagree with Hicks? Why? - What do you think the experience of segregation meant to the people who lived in the North and the South? How do you think the lives of African Americans were different? - What did you learn about James L. Hicks' background from the document and/or from additional reading? How, if at all do you think this background might have informed his point of view? What else do you wish you knew about him?"}
{"text": "For Grade School Teachers Looking to bring the U.S. House of Representatives into your Grade School classroom? These resources, activities, and lesson plans complement the material on this site. - The Role of the House: Center for Civic Education [Link] - First Day of Congress: Lesson Plan: Play House [PDF] - How a Bill Becomes a Law: Lesson Plan: From a Bill to a Law [PDF]"}
{"text": "Schuff\u00b7ner's dots noun pl \\\u02c8shu\u0307f-n\u0259rz-\\ : punctate granulations present in red blood cells invaded by the tertian malaria parasite\u2014compare maurer's dots Biographical Note for SCHUFFNER'S DOTS Sch\u00fcff\u00b7ner \\\u02c8shuef-n\u0259r\\ (audio pronunciation) Wilhelm August Paul (1867\u20131949), German pathologist. In 1904 Sch\u00fcffner described small round granules appearing in the red blood cells of malarial patients; they are now known as Schuffner's dots. Seen & Heard What made you want to look up Schuffner's dots? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Hardening off\u2014The process of slowly changing a plant\u2019s light, temperature, water, or fertilization to prepare it for a change in weather or location. Herbaceous\u2014With the texture of a herb as opposed to a woody texture. Herbicide\u2014A chemical applied to the soil to control weeds. Selective herbicides kill only specific plants while leaving surrounding vegetation unharmed; nonselective herbicides kill all vegetation in the area to which they are applied. Humus\u2014The last stages of decomposition of animal or vegetable matter into a soft brown or black substance. Hybrid\u2014A plant resulting from the cross of two species."}
{"text": "View syndicated health information from Mayo Clinic. Seeing Inside the Heart With MRI One out of four. That's how many people will die of a heart-related problem. Doctors at Mayo Clinic are trying to improve those statistics. They're using MRIs to look inside the heart to find disease and tailor treatment to keep people healthier longer."}
{"text": "How scandium, a transition metal forms an ion near a patrician gas structure? Sc, scandium, can drop 3 electrons to have the same electron configuration as Argon (Ar). Sc within its normal state has 3 electrons contained by its 4th shell. By dropping those 3, it can be \"happy\" with a full valence electron shell. Therefore, it becomes Sc 3+."}
{"text": "Plant Industry - Plant Protection Section Originating from Europe, the gypsy moth was initially introduced into the United States near Boston in 1869 by Etienne Leopold Truvelot, an amateur entomologist attempting to interbreed the gypsy moth and native caterpillars, with the goal of establishing a silkworm industry in North America. At the time of escape, the enclosures that held the caterpillars in Truvelot\u2019s backyard overturned in a storm, releasing the caterpillars into the wild. Ever since, the gypsy moth has spread to the north, south, and west. Power Point Presentations Back to Gypsy Moth Home"}
{"text": "The Houston Museum of Natural Science offers some background on this Tarim Basin mummy: Beautiful \u201cBaby Blue,\u201d an 8 month old boy, was lovingly placed in a red-purple blanket and wrapped securely with red and blue twisted cord. The baby\u2019s eyes were covered with rectangular blue stones. His blue felt cashmere cap with a red felt lining encircled a tiny face that was covered with paint. A few strands of brown hair with red highlights escaped from under his bonnet. \u201cBaby Blue\u201d lived during the 8th century BCE. Quigley\u2019s Cabinet also notes that his nose was plugged with red wool and that he was buried with a baby bottle made of sheep\u2019s udder. Infant mummy, ca 8th century BCE. Excavated from Zaghunluq, Charchan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. \u00a9 Wang Da-Gang."}
{"text": "Fires along the coast of Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Australia Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC This MODIS image of the coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia shows fires as red dots superimposed on a surface reflectance product. MODIS has thermal detectors uniquely designed to detect fires as hot as 500K without saturating. Also visible along the coast are phytoplankton, which show up as blue-green swirls."}
{"text": "The Mars Pathfinder mission, designed to demonstrate a low-cost method for delivering a set of science instruments to the Red Planet, was the first wheeled vehicle to be used on any other planet in the solar system and served as the foundation for the Mars rovers of today. The mission landed a rover -- Sojourner -- on the surface of Mars using an air bag landing system and innovative petal design, which have been used since in various incarnations to land other rovers on the Red Planet. Sojourner spent 83 days of a planned seven-day mission exploring the Martian terrain, snapping photographs and taking chemical, atmospheric and other measurements. - Mars Pathfinder lander (Carl Sagan Memorial Station): - Image for Mars Pathfinder (IMP) - Atmospheric Structure Instrument/Meteorology Package (ASI/MET) - Alpha/Proton/X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) - Rover imaging cameras"}
{"text": "Posted: Jul 17, 2012 4:53 PM by Joe Bevans WASHINGTON (AP) - An iceberg twice the size of Manhattan tore off one of Greenland's largest glaciers. For several years, scientists had been watching a long crack in the floating ice shelf of the northerly Petermann Glacier. On Monday, NASA satellites showed it had broken completely, forming an iceberg covering 46 square miles. The same glacier spawned an iceberg twice that size two years ago. Researchers suspect global warming is to blame, but can't prove it conclusively yet. Many of Greenland's southern glaciers have been melting at an unusually rapid pace. Government scientist Ted Scambos says this break brings large ice loss much farther north. Scientists also reported that Arctic had the largest sea ice loss on record for June."}
{"text": "Benign focal childhood epilepsy is a common form of epilepsy in children, causing seizures that make the muscles all over the body stiffen and jerk. Benign focal childhood epileptic seizures usually occur at night. Benign focal childhood epilepsy has no known cause. But it may run in families. The condition develops in school-age children and disappears during the teen years. Medicine can usually control the seizures, but treatment for seizures is not always needed. Most children with benign focal childhood epilepsy have normal intelligence and do not have other brain or nervous system disorders. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions."}
{"text": "How Does Radon Get into a Home? As you saw in the previous section, radon atoms are fairly short-lived. Over the course of several days a radon atom becomes a lead atom. While it is a radon atom, however, it is a gas. Because radon is a gas, it can seep from the ground into the air in a house. The primary way that radon enters a house is through the foundation (crawl space, basement) by a variety of paths: - cracks in basement floors - sump pumps - exposed soil - construction joints (mortar, floor-wall) - loose fitting pipes Radon may also enter the air of a house from well water, but this is a minor source compared to that coming in through the foundation. Some parts of the United States have higher risks of radon than others. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has a map that shows which counties and states have higher average radon levels. You can see the map here."}
{"text": "In Delphi for Win32 the TDateTime type is a Double, but in Delphi.Net it is declared as a record which uses a System.DateTime to hold the date / time value. For the most part this was done in such a way as to be transparent. However, there is one aspect of the new implementation that is not portable between Win32 and .Net. In both Win32 and .Net a TDateTime that is a member of a class is initialized to a value of zero when the class is created. In Win32 the standard way to test for this was if (FDate = 0). This doesn\u2019t work in .Net programs. You need to cast the date as a Double first. So the equivalent .Net code is if (Double(FDate) = 0). This is at least portable from .Net to Win32 but existing Win32 programs will fail."}
{"text": "Go Green with Asphalt 100% Recyclable \u2014 Recycling asphalt saves U.S. taxpayers over $300 million each year \u2014 not to mention the savings to our environment. When in need of repair, asphalt can be milled and resurfaced using recycled materials. In fact, it is the most recycled material in America. Because asphalt is a renewable, sustainable material, it is environmentally friendly. What may surprise some is that asphalt fits very well into livable communities \u2014 places where people have multiple transportation options: - Buses run on asphalt pavements - Asphalt underlayments help high-speed trains stay on track - Asphalt can keep bicycles and pedestrians out of the mud - Porous asphalt can be used to manage storm water"}
{"text": "The central theme of Fran\u00e7ois-Andr\u00e9 Vincent\u2019s moving painting Belisarius is tolerance. The subject of the work is the illustrious Roman general who, according to legend, was wrongly accused of conspiracy against the emperor Justinian, blinded and forced to lead an itinerant life as a beggar. This was a popular subject at the time among both painters and writers. The painting records the moment when the pitiable Belisarius is recognised by one of his former soldiers. The soldier\u2019s shame at finding himself in the presence of the maligned general is palpable. Through this painting Vincent sought to propagate tolerance and unity, during a period of intense political and social upheaval shortly before the outbreak of the Revolution of 1789."}
{"text": "Concept: Memorizing a track and repeating that movement offered exciting possibilities. But as our exploration continued, we developed the idea of Sketch-A-Move, which seemed very exciting. Could one draw the tracks on the car itself? Could the car follow the track that was drawn on it? Sketch-a-move allows you to explore the unique relationships between small surface doodles and actual physical movements. If you draw a circle on the top of the toy car, it will move in a circle. If you draw a complicated spiral, the car will move in a spiral. This idea opened up fascinating play possibilities and showed how not only children, but even adults could spend hours playing with it. Our focus in the project lay in the conceptual development of the toy and exploration of play scenarios, not in technical implementation and prototyping. However sketch-a-move is not a fantasy and is technically"}
{"text": "Mix foods and meds mindfully Mix foods and meds mindfully. Food, alcohol and dietary supplements can interact with prescription drugs, changing the effectiveness of the drug or the way your body absorbs nutrients. For example, vitamin K can make the blood clot faster, so if you're on a blood-thinning medication, your doctor may tell you to avoid large amounts of foods that are high in K. These include leafy greens, such as kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Keep your doctor and pharmacist informed about any vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements you are using. And ask about interactions between whatever you are taking and food or alcohol."}
{"text": "An explanation from the Climate Reality blog: \u201cWhen I talk with people who are skeptical about climate change science, I\u2019m often asked: \u201cI know global warming is happening, but how do we know humans are causing the change?\u201d \u201cBroadly, this question requires a two-part explanation:\u201d \"1. We know that carbon dioxide is the reason the Earth is warming.\" \"2. We know that humans are sending huge amounts of carbon pollution into the atmosphere.\" \u201cMore than a century ago, scientists figured out that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap heat. Since then, we\u2019ve identified many lines of evidence that confirm our planet is warming because of carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect it produces. Plus, we have evidence that warming can\u2019t be attributed to other factors, like the sun. Solar activity has actually decreased in recent decades.\u201d"}
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{"text": "As Northern Colorado\u2019s population expands, ownership of Colorado-Big Thompson Project water continues to shift from agricultural to municipal and industrial uses. This trend parallels the public\u2019s increasing awareness of water quality issues and an expansion of Northern Water programs to monitor water quality. Baseline monitoring, begun in 1991, is the backbone of Northern Water\u2019s efforts to monitor water quality. Monitoring Programs Brochure Select a monitoring program for a map of its sampling stations and a description."}
{"text": "SOLUTION: What forms when two lines intersect? -> SOLUTION: What forms when two lines intersect? : algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help! solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations! Geometry: Proofs in Geometry Click here to see ALL problems on Geometry proofs What forms when two lines intersect? put this solution on YOUR website! Answer: a point of the two lines have different slopes OR a line if the one line overlays the other."}
{"text": "- n. linguistics A human language that has been consciously devised by an individual or a small group, as opposed to having naturally evolved as part of a culture like a natural language. - n. Any language, whether a human language, a programming language or markup language, that is not a natural language. - n. linguistics, archaic Any language used by people, as opposed to less civilized means of communication, such as the socialization between animals. Sorry, no example sentences found. \u2018constructed language\u2019 hasn't been added to any lists yet. Looking for tweets for constructed language."}
{"text": "Competing with monkeys Fifty million years ago, there were lemurs and other prosimians not only in Madagascar, but in Europe and North America. Around thirty million years ago, Madagascar became separated from the continent of Africa, where more advanced primates evolved. These primates never reached Madagascar, and lemurs survive today. Elsewhere, lemurs died out, being unable to compete with the monkeys. Since monkeys with the single exception of the South AmericanDouroucouli (Aotus trivirgatus), are diurnal, other prosimians which are nocturnal have been able to co-exist with the monkeys."}
{"text": "Marine Wildlife Encyclopedia Pacific Reef Egret Egretta sacra This compact shoreline egret has two contrasting color forms, so different that they look like separate species. One form (or morph) is completely white, with a pale yellow bill and yellow-gray legs. The other form has a similarly colored bill and legs, but its plumage is dark gray. The balance between the two forms varies. In some islands in the tropical Pacific the white form predominates, but in New Zealand, the overwhelming majority are gray. Pacific Reef Egrets forage alone or in small groups, feeding on small fish, crabs, and mollusks. When hunting, they hold their heads and bodies almost horizontally and often shade the water with their half-spread wings. Unlike most egrets, they frequently nest on the ground, among fallen rocks or in coastal caves, as well as in low-growing trees."}
{"text": "Gail Borden, Jr. Born November 9 1801 \u0116 Died January 11 1874 Improvement in Concentration of Milk Gail Borden, Jr.\u00eds process for condensing milk offered the first way to preserve milk without refrigeration, and improved the diet of nineteenth century Americans. Condensed milk helped to change the dairy business from a local farmer-to-consumer business into a major industry. Borden was born in Norwich, New York. Although he had only a little more than one year of formal schooling, he had a strong desire to find ways to improve daily life. After a series of less successful inventions, Borden witnessed children die aboard a steamship for lack of fresh milk and determined to find a way to keep milk from spoiling."}
{"text": "First page Back Continue Last page Summary Graphics UML as a test environment Create a virtual network - observe worms, viruses, and other exploits - Easy to create - Easy to destroy - No connection to host or outside net if not desired Finally, UML makes a fine tool for creating virtual networks. This is good for observing worms and viruses. The virtual network is easy to create and shut down, lightweight in its use of host resources. It is scriptable, so networks can be created, controlled, and shut down automatically. UML virtual networks can be completely isolated from the host and the physical network, so there is no chance that a worm or virus that's being observed can escape into the outside world."}
{"text": "A good diet provides all needed nutrients and enough calories--typically 1,200 to 1,800 daily--to provide energy and stave off hunger. A weight-loss diet should focus on achieving slow and gradual reduction by reducing approximately 500 calories per day. Under medical supervision, more stringent dietary restriction may be appropriate. Some form of regular, moderate exercise is an integral part of a weight loss program. A good weight management plan: - will allow some variety of food choices while encouraging a nutritious balance - will not restrict any particular food group or require special products - will incorporate nutrition and behavior modification programs to promote long-term changes to more healthy eating habits - will include professional guidance from specialists in weight management."}
{"text": "Oranges are highly valued for their vitamin C content and are a primary source of vitamin C for most Americans. This wonderful fruit has more to offer nutritionally than just this one nutrient, containing sufficient amounts of folacin, calcium, potassium, thiamin, niacin and magnesium. Most of the consumption of oranges is in the form of juice. Eating the whole fruit provides 130 percent of the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C, less than the juice, but more fiber, which is not present in the juice. Make Oranges Part of Your Daily Plan"}
{"text": "Changes in memory become normal as people become older, but memory loss that interferes with daily life is not normal. It may, in fact, be a case of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. That's why getting a proper mild to moderate Alzheimer's diagnosis is the only way to know. There is no single test that will diagnose mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In order to diagnose mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, your loved one's doctor must rule out other possible causes of symptoms, such as forgetfulness. A complete evaluation helps determine whether mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease is the cause of a person's symptoms. The healthcare professional may: - Carry out a complete physical exam - Take urine or blood samples, or both - Carry out memory and psychological tests to see how well the brain is working - Order a brain scan (like a computerized tomography scan)"}
{"text": "Pre-Production / Production Before the actual recording of an album or track can begin, producers and artists must prepare all of the elements essential to song creation. This period of preparation is generally referred to as pre-production, and it addresses three fundamental areas: - Songwriting and song crafting - Defining the vision of the record (musically and lyrically) - Ensuring the performances serve the overall vision of the record and identity of the artist These areas are continually addressed and developed throughout the recording process, but the more work done in pre-production, the more effective the artist\u2019s time in the studio will be. Production typically refers to the process of recording an album (or other music project) in its entirety. This term is also often used to refer to the overall sonic quality, mix or clarity of a finished product."}
{"text": "To make the informed choice, you need to know the lingo. Learn it here. A geographical area. A geological zone, however, means an interval of strata of the geologic column that has distinguishing characteristics from surrounding strata. A method of developing zoned rates. This method involves first segregating costs by zone as if each zone were a separate entity, then developing the unit costs of gas flowing through each zone. The customers in downstream zones pay the costs associated with their gas flowing through the upstream zones."}
{"text": "Chimon-mana Tessera and areas studied with VMC In these diagrams, a radar image (left) of the area studied by Basilevsky and his team has been shaded to show the different geologic regions that were analysed (centre). The rugged highland terrain called Chimon-mana Tessera is labelled \"1\", with the surrounding volcanic plains marked as \"2n\" and \"2s\". To the north, the nearby Tuulikki volcano and its summit are labelled \"3\" and \"4\" respectively. The picture to the right shows the emissivity of 1-micron radiation in these regions. It reveals a decrease in emissivity at Chimon-mana Tessera and the summit of the volcano, compared to the surrounding regions."}
{"text": "The Grapes of Wrath is a 1940 drama film directed by John Ford. It was based on John Steinbeck\u2019s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The film tells the story of the Joads, an Oklahoma family, who, after losing their farm during the Great Depression in the 1930s, become migrant workers and end up in California. The film details their arduous journey across the United States as they travel to California in search of work and opportunities for the family members. 9.30PM Arts Tower, LT4 - ALLL WELCOME"}
{"text": "Quick Quiz: Nouns a branch of the Indo-European languages that (judging from inscriptions and place names) was spread widely over Europe in the pre-Christian era a transparent paper-like product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap candy or cigarettes etc. built to honor soldiers who died in a war an area that is approximately central within some larger region"}
{"text": "Word Search: Ben Franklin the Public Servant SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW THE PUZZLE - When you locate a word in the diagram (reading forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally), click on the first letter with your mouse, move to the last letter, and release your mouse. - The word list contains words relating to Benjamin Franklin. - Hit the \"Rescramble\" button for a new puzzle with the same list of people. - If you're stuck, click on a name in the word list and hit the \"Find Words\" button."}
{"text": "Student Assessment Home | Assessment A\u2013Z Directory | Contact Student Assessment | Printing PDFs Every question that appears on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) is grounded in the knowledge and skills statements and student expectations within the state-mandated curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Please note that every year the TAKS tests may represent varying combinations of TEKS student expectations. It is important that educators teach the entire curriculum so that students can develop a complete understanding of the content. The links below open text files. April 2011 - Grades 5 and 8 Reading, Math For additional information, contact: Student Assessment Division 1701 North Congress Avenue, Room 3-122A Austin, Texas 78701 Last updated: May 26, 2011"}
{"text": "History of Rex Rabbits: The Rex rabbit breed was developed in France in 1919 from a mutation found in a litter of wild rabbits. The mutation had no prominent guard hair, giving the rabbit a softer, denser coat. Courtesy Bowtie, Inc./ Isabelle Francais Conformation: The Rex rabbit breed is a meaty rabbit with extremely dense, velvety fur. This distinct feel comes from its short guard hairs that are nearly the same length as its undercoat, about 1/2 inch long. The Rex rabbit breed\u2019s size ranges from 7\u00bd to 10\u00bd pounds. The recognized color varieties are amber, black, black otter, blue, broken group, Californian, castor, chinchilla, chocolate, lilac, lynx, opal, red, sable, seal and white. Special Consideration/Notes on Rex Rabbits: The Rex rabbit breed is known to have a docile temperament. Its life expectancy is 5 to 8 years."}
{"text": "Helping Children Deal with Bullying This book is divided into five sections addressing the whole school, an individual classroom, the bully, the victim, as well as advice for working with parents. For each section insights and activities are provided to help prevent and quickly address bullying incidents. An indispensible guide to ensure your students develop a clear understanding of their behavior and its impact on others. 48 pages."}
{"text": "- Get Involved August 14, 2010 - December 12, 2010 Museum: Natural History Museum Location: 1st Floor, West Wing, Special Exhibit Gallery (near Mammals) This exhibition features 45 compelling botanical illustrations by members of the American Society of Botanical Artists to convey the vital importance of plant conservation. Our planet's rich diversity of plant life is at risk; more than 20 percent of the world's flora is threatened with extinction. Scientists are racing to gather information on known plants before they disappear forever -- with botanical illustrators working alongside them to capture plant diversity in their artworks for future generations."}
{"text": "BallinStadt The Emigration Museum Hamburg Emigration museum being built in Hamburg, Germany recreated on the site of the original 'Emigrants Hall' on Veddel Island. Historic halls and barracks were purpose-built for the large number of emigrants leaving from Hamburg. Site includes historical information on emigration from Hamburg and conditions of the emigrants. The museum includes a family history research center."}
{"text": "Philosopher and theologian. Scotus was most-likely born in Duns, Berwickshire, probably began his education at Melrose Abbey and certainly studied within the Franciscan community at Greyfriars Hall, Oxford. He taught there and in Paris and Cologne. An intelligent philosopher, he developed a school of thought which became known as Scotism which dominated the teaching of Roman Catholic theology across Europe until the 18th century. He was renowned for his scepticism, which led to the word \"Dunses\" or \"Dunces\" being used to describe those who were regarded as not being very clever. Despite this misrepresentation, Scotus had considerable influence on the Roman Catholic Church and, in 1991, the Vatican elevated Scotus to the status of \"venerable\", the first step on the route to Saint-hood. He was beatified in 1993 by Pope John Paul II."}
{"text": "The first European settlement in the lower Mississippi Valley region, Arkansas Post became part of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. By 1819, the post was a thriving river port and the largest city in the region and selected the capital of the Arkansas Territory. The park contains the January 11, 1863 Arkansas Post battlefield where vastly superior numbers of Union troops under major General John McClernand defeated Confederate defenders under Brigadier General Thomas Churchill. While Fort Hindman now lies beneath the Arkansas River, there are still remnants of Confederate trenches. The battle, as well as the rest of Arkansas Post's rich history, is interpreted at the park museum. Tour guides are available but must be requested for in advance. VisaMasterCardDiscover CardAmerican Express"}
{"text": "The St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad through Beloeil, Canada was completed in December 1848, finishing the link between Montreal and Saint-Hyacinthe. Unfortunately, in 1864, a passenger train passing over the Richelieu River derailed and plunged downward to destruction. Ninety-nine passengers, mostly German emigrants, and railroad employees lost their lives in the worst rail disaster in the history of Canada. A tombstone of detritus covered the river and the barge under the wreckage. The hopes, dreams and futures of so many were lost in less than a minute. When considering their possible descendancy, how many lives were truly lost on that sad day?"}
{"text": "Why Are Blood Vessel Called The Highway System Of The Body? Because they are transporting nutrients, hormones etc to different parts of the body, quite similar to a highway where all cars are going within different directions like cities. Element X Exists As A Non Polar Molecule Made Of Two Identical Atoms.... Element X sounds like Oxygen, which is a group 7A element. How Long Does It Take The Earth To Rotate On Its Axis? 24 hours (1 day) No it would be 365.24219 days - but that would be an Earth year, the period it takes to rotate around the sun. The time to spin on its axis is 24 earth hours 24 hours or... What Are Organic Molecules? All organic molecules are composed of carbon and hydrogen. They naturally exist in make-up. They are found in all living things and organic molecules are made up of proteins, carbs, amino acids and lipids(fat). Hope that help.. =)"}
{"text": "This year, a special focus is placed on Africa during International Museum Day. It is essential to raise public awareness about the often overlooked value of African heritage, and in particular its intangible heritage. This special focus is also part of a global movement to protect African cultural heritage, in particular against illicit traffic, to promote it through local or international exhibitions and to encourage tourism. It is a global issue as much for education as for capacity building. More than ever, it is important for cultural organisations to be advocates of intercultural dialogue. Cultural institutions could participate in this special event for example by:"}
{"text": "'Planet Finder' shows the locations of the planets, stars, moon, and sun in the sky from any location and for any date and time. Initially, it guesses the biggest city in your time zone. If this is incorrect, you can set your location either by typing in your latitude and longitude or by choosing a city from the list (which only includes those with populations greater than 3 million). In the U.S., daylight savings time lasts from 2 am on the first sunday of April until 2 am on the last sunday of October. The program handles this by default. If you are not in the U.S., you may need to set daylight savings time manually. released on 15 August 2001 |License||Verified by||Verified on||Notes| |GPLv2||Janet Casey||25 February 2002| Leaders and contributors Resources and communication This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 25 February 2002."}
{"text": "One-dimensional one-atom gas Below is a very simple model of a gas. Here, a single atom bounces elastically in a one-dimensional cavity. It will continue to bounce at the same speed forever if the piston does not move. If we start the piston compressing, the atom gains speed when it bounces off the piston. (speed after collision) = (speed before collision)+2*(piston speed). That alone is enough to explain why a gas heats when we compress it and cools as we allow it to expand."}
{"text": "Definition of Jimmy Fund Jimmy Fund: A children's cancer fund that has been responsible for highly significant work, especially on chemotherapy, that has reduced the death rate with some childhood cancers \u2014 particularly, the most common form of leukemia in children \u2014 from 90% to 10%. The Fund was started by Dr. Sidney Farber, the father of modern chemotherapy. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Visual Supports for People with Autism Using visual supports is a highly effective strategy for teaching and working with individuals with Autism. These experienced practitioners provide practical guidance for designing appropriate visual supports with detailed illustrations and examples. Ideas include mnemonics, schedules, color-coding, power cards and much more. Also includes strategies for fading support use as well as inspirational success stories. 225 pages, paperback."}
{"text": "Hydrogen bromide is a chemical compound. It dissolves in water to produce hydrobromic acid. Its chemical formula is HBr. It is a stinky colorless gas. It is used to make other bromides. It is made by reacting hot hydrogen and bromine with a catalyst. It can be made by reacting bromides with non-oxidizing acids, such as phosphoric acid. Bromine can be reduced by phosphorous acid to make hydrogen bromide."}
{"text": "Status of component parts: State Biosphere Nature Reserve, National Park Area: 3.28 million ha Situation: Included into the World Heritage List in 1995 Criteria: (vii) (ix) \"The Komi Virgin Forests\" is the first Russian natural site that has been inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List. This nomination opened a new page in the Russian environmental protection history.The territory consists of two protected areas that together make up the last European massif of primary forests, almost undisturbed by human activities.The Komi Forest is a real treasury of taiga. This area is the home of more than 40 mammal species, 204 bird species (including such Russian Red Data Book birds as erne and fish hawk) and 16 fish species, the most valuable of which are ice period relicts Lake Char and Arctic grayling."}
{"text": "Search By State Standards A collection of critical essays on the principles of the American transcendentalist movement, including its roots & influences and authors & texts. EDSITEment has partnered with Thinkfinity to help you find, save, and share even more free lesson plans and educational resources. Try it Now Get updates on new lesson plans and other resources. EDSITEment! is a project of the National Endowment for the Humanities Special support for Edsitement is provided by Thinkfinity.org and Verizon"}
{"text": "|Country that organisation based in |The mission of the IEE is to improve education throughout the world by developing, evaluating, and disseminating educational programmes and practices aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils from pre-school through to secondary school. Using a broad range of research designs, including randomised and quasi-experimental trials, it examines the effectiveness of the ways in which young people are taught. A major focus is the systematic review of research on educational programmes and practices. The IEE also works to influence education policymakers and administrators to encourage schools and teachers to adopt programmes and practices with strong evidence of effectiveness. Click here to return to the list of partners and affiliates of EIPPEE"}
{"text": "Also called baby measles. A contagious disease caused by a virus. It is most common in babies and young children. Roseola begins with a fever of 102-105\u00baF and is often accompanied by a loss of appetite, cough, runny nose, diarrhea, and malaise. Almost immediately after the fever disappears a spotty pink rash develops on the trunk and spreads to the arms and neck. This rash fades after about 24 hrs, as opposed to measles has a longer lasting rash and is a much more serious."}
{"text": "University partnerships with the community are often depicted in terms of the many positive contributions that university professors and students can provide back to the surrounding neighborhoods and communities in terms of human and intellectual capital. Why do people who interact with one another end up sounding similar to each other as well? For scholars of linguistics, such a deceptively simple observation unfolds into a theoretically rich examination of cognitive, physiological, and psycho-social mechanisms that may illuminate the very basis of human thought and behavior. You are missing some Flash content that should appear here! Perhaps your browser cannot display it, or maybe it did not initialize correctly."}
{"text": "Fish Migration and Fish Passage: A Practical Guide to Solving Fish Passage Problems barriers, California, fish passage, migration, streams, structures, upstream This report is prepared as a working guide for Forest Biologists and Engineers who are confronted with the practical problems of providing fish passage through or over both natural and artificial structures in streams. Useful material has been selected from the various reference sources and combined to form a simplified source of information for the California Region. Perhaps the most frequently used portion of this report will be Table 4 on page 38 which serves as a quick reminder of the essential steps in providing fish passage at road crossings of streams. This document is currently not available here."}
{"text": "A locality north of Antigonish The land is further from the sea in the Cape George district so it was first known as the \"Back Settlement of Cape George\" and then \"Rear Georgeville.\" Among the first settlers at the \"rear of the Cape\" were Donald McDonald of the Island of Eigg who had been living at East River, Pictou County and his widowed sister, Mrs. John Ban McDougall. They were joined by Dougall MacDougall who had served in a Highland regiment during the American Revolution and by the three MacIsaac Brothers in 1808 and by John Og MacDougall of Morar, Scotland in 1810 and by the MacLeans from Knoydart, Scotland in 1812. A new school-house was built about 1865. In 1915 the school district was consolidated with Georgeville."}
{"text": "Research is an organized way of solving a problem or establishing the answer to a query. It is the manner by which the individual articulates the meaning of facts and data. Research as a Process Research is a cyclic process. - Research begins with an unanswered question in the mind of the researcher. - Research sees the goal in a clear statement of the problem. - Research subdivides the problem into appropriate sub-problems. - Research poses tentative solutions to the problem(s) through appropriate hypotheses. - Research looks for the fact directed by the hypotheses and guided by the problem. - Research interprets the meaning of the facts which leads to the resolution of the problem."}
{"text": "\u2018Making Choices\u2019 is a program that teaches the user how to scan in easy progressive steps. Through participation in enjoyable activity, the child can learn to develop preferences and then how to select these preferred activities and items from a scanning array using a single switch or mouse. The scanning skills are taught in easy progressive steps with two separate sections to select from - \u2018Activities\u2019 and \u2018Choices\u2019. Activities - This is the first and easiest step that allows the child to choose from pairs of activities. Two preferred activities or a non-preferred and a preferred activity, are presented separately on individually. Choices - This section has three progressive levels where items are presented in a scanning array - 2 or 3 scanning boxes across a page. When a choice is made the child is rewarded with a fun animation."}
{"text": "We will be creating persuasive letters and radio broadcasts. Year 4 will be writing newspaper reports based on the rainforest. We will be exploring stories from other cultures and linking them back to our own. Written methods of addition and subtraction Learning new properties of 2D shapes and nets of 3D shapes Angles, perimeter and ordering decimal numbers This term we are looking at Forces and Friction. Best wishes from the Year 4 team"}
{"text": "What are Octaves? This video will help!. Essentially, Octaves are the idea of a same note being 12 semitones higher. What\u2019s a semi-tone? A semi-tone is a half step. So a half step from A is A#, and a half-step from G is G#, etc. Likewise, a whole-tone is a whole step. So a whole step from A is B, and a whole-step from G is A, etc. Let\u2019s look at a piano: Notice how there are a bunch of notes \u2013 but actually, there are only 12! what happens is that the notes are repeated over and over again. As a result, there are a total of 6 octaves on this piano!"}
{"text": "150 Years of Mexican, Mexican American History Now Online The UA Libraries has just made 150 years of regionally published newspapers documenting the voice of Mexican and Mexican American communities digitally available for the first time. A new digital collection at the University of Arizona Libraries makes accessible more than 150 years of news coverage documenting the voice of the Mexican and Mexican American community. Curated, researched and digitized by librarians and archivists, in consultation with UA professors, the collection features 20 significant Mexican and Mexican American publications, many in Spanish. The newspapers and magazines were published in Tucson, El Paso, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sonora, Mexico from the mid-1800s to the 1970s. Read more at UANews. Visit: The Historic Mexican & Mexican American Press Collection."}
{"text": "Looking for age-appropriate book recommendations, author interviews, and fun activity ideas? Check out our podcasts. Calendar Activities See All Calendar Activities Not your everyday calendar, here you can find important events in literary history, authors' birthdays, and a variety of holidays, all with related activities and resources that make them more relevant to students. View by day, by week, or by month. Students work with a partner or individually to create cartoons of their favorite scenes from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Grades 3 \u2013 6 Types of Calendar Activities Authors & Texts Birthdays, publication dates, and more Historical Figures & Events Notable people and happenings in history Holidays & School Celebrations Special days and how to observe them Celebrations that promote and encourage literacy"}
{"text": "French IPA Symbols - Nasal Vowels Guide to the IPA symbols used for French nasal vowels If this introductory guide to French IPA symbols leaves you wanting more detail, consult Savoir Dire, by Diane Dansereau. French has four different nasal vowels.* The IPA symbol for a nasal vowel is a tilde ~ over the corresponding oral vowel. |IPA||Spelling||Examples and Notes| |un - lundi *The sound is disappearing in some French dialects; it tends to be replaced by . The free, twice-weekly About French newsletter keeps you informed about changes to this site, including new lessons, articles, and forum discussions. Subscribe today!"}
{"text": "Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language 1. (p. p.) of Speak. 2. (a.) Uttered in speech; delivered by word of mouth; oral; as, a spoken narrative; the spoken word. 3. (a.) Characterized by a certain manner or style in speaking; -- often in composition; as, a pleasant-spoken man."}
{"text": "Average weather and climate in Lebanon Lebanon has a typically Mediterranean climate, characterized by a long, hot, and dry summer, and cool, rainy winter. There are four seasons. Summer (June to September) is hot on the coast and cooler in the mountains. Spring and autumn are warm and pleasant. Winter (December to mid March) is the rainy season, with major precipitation falling after December and with snow in the mountains. Interested in the more detailed Weather and Climate of Lebanon? Please select a city in or below the map you wish to travel to or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs: 1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year 2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow) 3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year"}
{"text": "Pityriasis lichenoides is a clonal T-cell disorder that may develop in response to foreign antigens (eg, infections or drugs) and may be associated with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Pityriasis lichenoides has distinct acute and chronic forms, which are usually distinct entities; however, lesions may evolve from the acute to chronic type. The acute form typically appears in children and young adults, with crops of asymptomatic chickenpox-like lesions that typically resolve, often with scarring, within weeks to months. Antibiotics (eg, tetracycline, erythromycin) or phototherapy may help. The chronic form initially manifests as flatter, reddish-brown, scaling papules that may take months or longer to resolve. No treatment has proved effective. Last full review/revision October 2012 by Peter C. Schalock, MD"}
{"text": "The Celtic Family Circle Story The family was the central organizing and political force in the Celtic culture. The Equal status of men and women , each with their own domain, was central. Age was respected and the views of the elders were given the most weight. Children were cherished but expected to yield to the rules of the clan. In the sometimes harsh environment, every family member fulfilled their role for the good of the family. The top two rings show the equal status of the husband and the wife. The lower ring represents the natural dominion of parents over children and their obligation of protection. The outside ring and the internal knots denote family bonds. The frame dimensions are 12\" x 12\" and 1 \" deep."}
{"text": "- About Us - Wastewater aerobic - Wastewater anaerobic - New energy Although it may come as a surprise to many, wastewater can be a source of renewable energy. Indeed, as described elsewhere in this document, anaerobic treatment of wastewater converts the organic pollution into methane (CH4) gas, the main component of biogas. The biogas produced during anaerobic treatment (BIOTIM\u00ae, LUCAS\u00ae anaerobic-aerobic) is collected and, if necessary, cleaned (BELGAS\u00ae). It can be stored for later use or imme diately transferred to the energy valorisation unit. This can be a gas engine, a steam boiler, ... The energy of the biogas thus is converted into useful energy in the form of electricity, heat or a combination of both (cogeneration). The biogas typically has a heating value of 20 to 25 MJ/Nm\u00b3. Per kg of incoming COD an electricity production of approx. 1 kWh can be expected."}
{"text": "Philosophy | Introduction to Philosophy P100 | 3203 | Gupta The aim of this course is to introduce students to philosophical thinking, and to develop the basic skills that are prerequisite for it. These skills include careful reading (and listening) and critical thinking. The goal will be achieved through an in-depth study and examination of a number of texts on some central problems of philosophy. The problems we shall discuss include: problems of practical ethics, the foundation of the distinction between right and wrong acts, free will and determinism, the nature of mind, and the foundation of knowledge. Course grade will be based on quizzes, class participation, and several short writing assignments. The text is Philosophy: Contemporary Perspective on Perennial Issues, edited by Klemke, Miller, and Hollinger."}
{"text": "Debt monetization is when the government pays off debt via the process of printing more money to pay its creditors. Debt monetization leads to inflation. According to Richard Fisher the President of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, \"Throughout history what the political class has done is they have turned to the central bank to print their way out of an unfunded liability. Fiscal conservatives and libertarians complain that it is larceny on the grand scale. Rather than a government repaying what it has borrowed, when a government monetizes debt the a government merely prints up extra currency and uses it to pay its loans. When a government debt monetized is it is transformed into an increase in the money supply which decreases the value of its money."}
{"text": "Maryland Children's Environmental Health Report Card Publication Date: December 2005 Keywords: Toxics; Children's health Air pollution, mercury-tainted fish, peeling lead, pesticides and other commonly used toxic chemicals threaten the health of Maryland's children. Though there are many powerful policies available for the state to use in reducing pollution, Maryland has adopted only a few of them. Maryland Children's Environmental Health Report Card examines the most common environmental threats to children's health and evaluate and grades Maryland's response to these problems."}
{"text": "Originally Posted by major Typically it is a 5 or 10 k\u03a9 pot. He already told you. If you're building this and are asking how many OHM's, I'm a bit worried. You can choose how many ohms you want to use. How the controller uses the signal into the microcontroller that is signalling the FET's is up to you and your design. Normally people have 5V attached to one end of the pot, signal ground to the other end, and the wiper goes to the A-D converter (with some filtering for noise). That way the A-D converter sees a voltage between 0 and 5V. How many ohms you use is completely up to you, but normally we see 5-10kohm potentiometers."}
{"text": "|part of speech: ||exactly and concisely appropriate; effective; forceful. These final pithy remarks seemed to convince the members of the jury. - gnomic, incisive, terse - similar words: - aphoristic, compact, compendious, concise, crisp, laconic, sententious, succinct, trenchant ||like, composed of, or containing much pith. ||brief, concise, crisp, curt, laconic, succinct, thoughtful ||pithily (adv.), pithiness (n.)"}
{"text": "CAIRO \u2014 Archaeologists have unearthed six missing pieces from a 3,400-year-old colossal double statue of a powerful pharaoh and his queen. The Supreme Council of Antiquities said in a statement Sunday the fragments of the statue of Amenhotep III and Queen Tiye were discovered on the west bank of the Nile in the southern city of Luxor. An Italian team restored the statue after it was first unearthed in 1889, filling in the missing pieces with modern stonework. The recovered fragments were from the right side of Amenhotep III's chest, crown and leg, and a section of the queen's leg, left arm and foot. The original pieces will be fitted to the statue, which is on display in the main hall of Cairo's Egyptian Museum. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed."}
{"text": "Definitions of versatile: - adjective: able to move freely in all directions Example: \"An owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward\" - adjective: competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another Example: \"A versatile writer\" - adjective: changeable or inconstant Example: \"Versatile moods\" - adjective: having great diversity or variety Example: \"His vast and versatile erudition\" - adjective: (used of persons) having many skills Search for versatile at other dictionaries: OneLook, Answers.com, Merriam-Webster Help, Feedback, Customize, Android app, iPhone/iPad app Copyright \u00a9 2013 Datamuse"}
{"text": "Google SketchUp is an easy-to-learn 3D modeling program. Using a few simple tools you can create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects-even space ships. You can add details, textures and glass to your models, and design with dimensional accuracy. Once built, you can place your models in Google Earth, share them with others by posting them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies. Google SketchUp is a great way to discover if 3D modeling is right for you."}
{"text": "Sense AccelerationGet the Basics | Products & Related Information | Evaluate |Close This Window| What is Acceleration Sensing? Acceleration sensing refers to the movement of an object from one point to another along a straight line or axis. It includes translational movement such as position and orientation. Typical acceleration/ translational sensing applications and functions: For an integrated acceleration/translational sensing solution, view ADI's iSensor\u00ae low g accelerometers and iSensor\u00ae high g accelerometers, functionally complete sensor systems with factory-calibrated, programmable sensor systems with SPI interface."}
{"text": "Niger - Flora and fauna The northern desert has vegetation only after rare rainfalls. The savanna includes a vast variety of herbaceous vegetation, with such trees as bastard mahogany, kapok, baobab, and the shea tree (karit\u00e9). There are antelope, lion, waterbuck, leopard, hyena, monkey, wart hog, and countless varieties of bird and insect life. In the Niger River are crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and sometimes manatee. Turtles, lizards, pythons, horned vipers, and other varieties of snakes abound."}
{"text": "Where was golf invented and where did the name of golf come from? Although golf's place of origin is uncertain, Scotland has the strongest claim. As early as 1457 it was banned there as a threat to archery practice, which was considered vital to national defense. There is no definitive origin of the word \"golf,\" but there are a few possibilities. It could be from the Dutch word \"kolf,\" which means \"club,\" or it could be from the Scottish word \"gowf,\" which means to hit with an open hand."}
{"text": "Prove Pythagoras Theorem using enlargements and scale factors. Triangle ABC is equilateral. D, the midpoint of BC, is the centre of the semi-circle whose radius is R which touches AB and AC, as well as a smaller circle with radius r which also touches AB and AC. What is the value of r/R? We use statistics to give ourselves an informed view on a subject of interest. This problem explores how to scale countries on a map to represent characteristics other than land area. A right circular cone is filled with liquid to a depth of half its vertical height."}
{"text": "LeoArticle Free Pass Leo, ( Latin: \u201cLion\u201d) in astronomy, zodiacal constellation lying in the northern sky between Cancer and Virgo, at about 10 hours 30 minutes right ascension and 15\u00b0 north declination. Regulus (Latin for \u201clittle king\u201d; also called Alpha Leonis), the brightest star, is of magnitude 1.35. The November meteor shower called the Leonids has its radiant, or point of apparent origin, in Leo. Many of the stars in Leo form an asterism called the Sickle. In astrology, Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, considered as governing the period from about July 23 to about August 22. Its representation as a lion is usually linked with the Nemean lion slain by Heracles (Hercules). What made you want to look up \"Leo\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Dacryocystitis is an infection of the inner edge of the lower eyelid (lacrimal sac). It is usually caused by a blockage in the tear duct. It affects babies and older adults more often than other age groups. Symptoms of dacryocystitis include pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, and increased tearing in the lacrimal sac area. White, yellow, or tan drainage that looks like pus may also be present. Chronic dacryocystitis may require treatment to relieve tear duct blockage. eMedicineHealth Medical Reference from Healthwise To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Find out what women really need. Pill Identifier on RxList - quick, easy, Find a Local Pharmacy - including 24 hour, pharmacies"}
{"text": "|Product #: EMC3302007_TQ| It's a Leaf (Life Science/Plants) (Resource Book Only) eBookGrade 1|Grade 2 Please Note: This ebook is a digital download, NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will be provided a one time link to download ebooks to your computer. Orders paid by PayPal require up to 8 business hours to verify payment and release electronic media. For immediate downloads, payment with credit card is required. This 'Read & Understand Science' for grades 1-2 investigates the concept 'Plant leaves produce food for plants and people.' The unit includes a reproducible minibook , plus student activities on comprehension, vocabulary, word families (-ound), and plurals. (Find additional units by searching 'Read Science 1-2') Submit a review"}
{"text": "Definition of Collagen disease Collagen disease: A disease that damages collagen or other components of connective tissue. For example, dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus are collagen diseases.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Drug Medical Dictionary of Terms by Letter Medical Dictionary Term: Find out what women really need."}
{"text": "The Hubble Deep Field (HDF) is an image of a small region of the sky, based on the results of a series of observations by the Hubble Space Telescope. The field is so small that only a few foreground stars in the Milky Way lie within it; thus, almost all of the 3,000 objects in the image are galaxies, some of which are among the youngest and most distant known. By revealing such large numbers of very young galaxies, the HDF has become a landmark image in the study of the early universe, and it has been the source of almost 400 scientific papers since it was created. For more information about the topic Hubble Deep Field, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles: Recommend this page on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +1: Other bookmarking and sharing tools:"}
{"text": "Pending Federal Legislation Affecting Children and Mental Health Advocating for Children and Youth May 3, 2011, marks National Children\u2019s Mental Health Awareness Day. It is a day to focus on children, youth and young adults living with mental illness and to come together to advocate for a full array of effective services and supports for youth affected by mental illness. To date, a number of pending bills intended to improve the lives of children and families impacted by mental illness have been introduced in Congress: the Mental Health in Schools Act, the Achievement Through Prevention Act, and the Keeping Students Safe Act. In honor of National Children\u2019s Mental Health Awareness Day. To learn about these bills, check out this Tip Sheet from the National Alliance on Mental Illness."}
{"text": "Press the play button to hear the latest news from THE REGION. According to the National Weather Service, Wind Chill is the term used to describe the rate of heat loss on the human body resulting from the combined effect of low temperature and wind. As winds increase, heat is carried away from the body at a faster rate, driving down both the skin temperature and eventually the internal body temperature. While exposure to low wind chills can be life threatening to both humans and animals alike, the only effect that wind chill has on inanimate objects, such as vehicles, is that it shortens the time that it takes the object to cool to the actual air temperature (it cannot cool the object down below that temperature). (Chart provided by the National Weather Service) # # # |< Prev||Next >|"}
{"text": "An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program established by the Environmental Protection Agency and 50 other companies in 1993 to encourage PCs and peripherals that use less energy. For a computer, printer, monitor, or other electrical device to carry an Energy Star label, it must meet the below requirements. - The device must be able to sense when it has been left inactive for a specific amount of time. - Once the device has decided it has been left inactive it must be able to power down to a mode that consumes no more than 30 watts of energy. Monitors in this state, for example, will go blank. - No data is lost when computer components enter a low-power mode, but it may take a few seconds for the computer to \"wake up\" once again. Usually moving the mouse or pressing a key on the keyboard would get the computer out of this mode."}
{"text": "Cardinals and Allies The family Cardinalidae includes 13 species found in North America. Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings are seed eaters. The conical bill is thick, short and powerful. Seed kernels can easily be cracked open. Insects are also a significant part of the diet. The plumage of the males is often very colorful in breeding plumage. Songs of birds in the Cardinalidae family tend to be very musical. The clutch size is 3-4 eggs. Cardinals - Patuxent Bird ID Center"}
{"text": "DistributionRead full entry Pacific-slope flycatchers winter in southern Mexico from the southern end of Baja California, along the coastal lowlands of the Pacific coast, to Oaxaca. They breed along the Pacific coast, from northern Baja California to southeastern Alaska. Their range stretches east to the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia, the Cascades in Oregon, and the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (Native ); neotropical (Native )"}
{"text": "Comprehensive DescriptionRead full entry BiologyMost abundant on silty-sand or muddy substrates. Large adults feed near gutters and sandbars inside Shark Bay and move into deeper waters of marine embayments. Juveniles frequent seaweed banks and broken bottom and occur in large numbers near mangrove creeks. They enter coastal rivers in the Swan and Mandurah estuaries in western Australia. Oviparous (Ref. 205), and are multiple spawners with synchronous development (Ref. 36823). Juveniles and adults are commonly trawled with S. robusta and S. lutea (Ref. 6205). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9679)."}
{"text": "Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait public FieldNode addLoggerFieldToClass(ClassNode classNode, In this method, you are given a ClassNode and a field name, and you must add a new Field onto the class. Return the result of the ClassNode.addField operations. classNode - the class that was originally annotated with the Log transformation. logFieldName - the name of the logger field - the FieldNode instance that was created and added to the class"}
{"text": "First time accepted submitter JoshuaZ writes \"Astronomers have found an unusual small star. SDSS J102915+172927 is a small faint star with very little of any elements other than hydrogen or helium. The star's composition is surprising (Pdf) since standard theories of star formation require heavier elements in small stars in order to allow the stars to be heavy enough to come together. Possibly the most unusual aspect of this star is the complete non-detection of lithium which would be expected in a star of this size. The only elements created shortly after the Big Bang were lithium, hydrogen and helium, and the star should have lithium levels much higher since they should correspond closely with the levels believed to have been formed shortly after the Big Bang.\""}
{"text": "To do the dissection puzzles in this set you must first make the pieces. Use squared-paper - 1 cm squares are about the right size. Using the diagram on the right as a guide cut out the big square shown. Then cut it up into 6 separate pieces as shown by the coloured areas. Try making each of the shapes shown below, using ALL 6 pieces for each shape. As a guide, all the shapes which have to be made are shown to the same scale as the original square from which the pieces were cut."}
{"text": "Report: Great Lakes cleanup lagging badly (AP) \u2014 A federal report says the government is moving so slowly to clean up the most polluted sites in the Great Lakes that it will take 77 more years to finish the job at the current pace. The inspector general's office with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the report this week. It deals with 31 so-called \"areas of concern,\" which are river bottoms, harbors and other spots where sediments are heavily contaminated with toxic chemicals. One of those areas is where the St. Louis River empties into Duluth harbor. The report estimates it will cost more than $2 billion to finish the cleanup. It calls on EPA to establish a plan with clear lines of authority and accountability for each site. The report says the agency has agreed to develop a limited management plan but hasn't gone far enough."}
{"text": "Harp: asymmetrical triangular instrument having different length strings that are plucked to play. Neck: upper part of the harp containing the tuning pins. Tuning pin: small button used to control the tension of the strings. Soundbox: hollow part that amplifies the sounds. Pedal: device that alters the sound of notes. Foot: support for the harp. Pedestal: piece that assembles the neck to the body and on which the foot is fastened. Pillar: piece that supports the tension of the strings."}
{"text": "Soils are unconsolidated sediments containing a variety of components. These include water, air, humus, and mineral matter. The minerals generally include clays and larger particles up to gravel. The actual component minerals vary greatly depending upon the source of the soil. See Steve's video interview about asteroid capture at Moonandback:| See Steve's blog On The Future A Project Plan for Space Based Solar Power"}
{"text": "Lack of access to safe drinking water contributes to the staggering burden of diarrhoeal diseases worldwide, particularly affecting the young, the immunocompromised and the poor. Nearly one in five child deaths \u2013 about 1.5 million each year \u2013 is due to diarrhoea. Diarrhoea kills more young children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined2. Drinking contaminated water also leads to reduced personal productive time, with widespread economic effects. Every morning I am so grateful for the water that so abundantly pours out of my taps. Hot water for a shower. Cold water to quench my thirst. Clean water to wash my dishes. Even the water to flush the toilet. Every morning I am painfully aware of this most basic of luxuries. Read on about this innovation in water purification: Vestergaard Frandsen : LifeStraw\u00ae \u2013 Introduction."}
{"text": "Sudden Oak Death Sudden oak death (SOD) is caused by a fungus called Phytophthora Ramorum. Several species of oaks are susceptible to this disease. Once infection occurs, the disease can spread rapidly to the inner bark and sapwood resulting in stem girdling and death of the host tree. SOD treatment has several combined approaches that depend on tree susceptibility and condition. Phosphite fungicides have been proven the most successful preventative treatment for this disease. Phosphite treatments slow the progression of SOD. However, the majority of oaks affected will eventually die. Bartlett is using a new innovative technique to combat SOD called the \u2018power planer,\u2019 which attacks the disease head-on and prevents further progress of the disease into healthy bark tissues upon infection. To prevent SOD on your property, contact an arborist for a consultation before it\u2019s too late."}
{"text": "Household energy consumption by end-use in the EU-27 Extrapolated from 16 EU countries (11 main EU-15 countries + Poland, Czech Rep, Estonia, Hungary and Romania) The energy consumption for all these countries is aggregated by fuel and end-uses and a share is applied to the total consumption by fuel from Eurostat. This method guarantees the coherence between the aggregate and disaggregated energy consumption. For instance, for space heating, the consumption of gas is calculated as the total consumption of gas as published by Eurostat for the EU-27 multiplied by the share of space heating in the gas consumption in the sample of 16 countries. The space heating consumption for the EU-27 is then calculated as the sum of the consumption for space heating for each fuel."}
{"text": "Do you think much about the role of the Earth\u2019s rotation on the position and depth of the oceans? Of course not. The thought never entered your mind. Here\u2019s what would happen, according to computer modeling: If the earth stood still, the oceans would gradually migrate toward the poles and cause land in the equatorial region to emerge. This would eventually result in a huge equatorial megacontinent and two large polar oceans. The authors of this report emphasize that it\u2019s not a prediction, it\u2019s just a demonstration of GIS mapping techniques."}
{"text": "This week Nature discusses about increasing food production in Sub-Saharan Africa by using fertilizer (supported by subsidies) or by implementing more sustainable ways such as conservation agriculture, \u201cfertilizer trees\u201d and legumes. The Editorial concludes that \u201cFor now, that has to mean improved access to fertilizers, because the choice between food and famine is an easy one\u201d. Maybe the opportunities are in combining both approaches, depending on the farm/local conditions and socio-economic and biophysical context. April 2, 2012 Nature discusses fertilizer use and more sustainable ways of food production in Sub-Saharan AfricaPosted by Diego Valbuena under Article, Conservation Agriculture, Food security, Intensification | Tags: fertilizer trees, ICRAF, Malawi, Soil mapping, Subsidies | Leave a Comment"}
{"text": "3 images with subject Legislators--South Carolina. GENERAL WADE HAMPTON. From Recollections and Reflections: An Auto of Half a Century and More. ROBERT SMALL From A School History of the Negro Race in America, from 1619 to 1890, with a Short Introduction as to the Origin of the Race; Also a Short Sketch of Liberia. Sketches of South Carolina State Officers and Legislators, under the Moses Administration. From The Great South; A Record of Journeys in Louisiana, Texas, the Indian Territory, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland."}
{"text": "7c. How might the photosynthesis apparatus be used to measure cellular respiration directly? By covering the leaf chamber entirely with foil, photosynthesis would be prevented, and you could observe the exclusive effect of cellular respiration on O2 exchange. 'Photorespiration' --an aberration in the CO2 fixation pathway--also utilizes O2 but only occurs in the light. Click here for a brief review of photorespiration. 7d. How would an oxygen uptake curve appear for a leaf held in complete darkness? Click on letter to select your answer. Click here for explanation of this question. Start Page | Review I | Review II | Questions | Biology Home Page Copyright (C) 1998, Steven R. Spilatro, firstname.lastname@example.org. All rights reserved"}
{"text": "Humans Were a Greater Threat Than Natural Disasters: According to British-led team, \"Modern humans proved a greater competitive threat to indigenous populations than natural disasters.\" They arrived at this conclusion by studying ash-fall from volcanoes known to have erupted around the same time the Neanderthals disappeared from the Earth. The results led them to realize our relatives had already departed. Neanderthals lived in parts of Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East for up to 300,000 years but appear to have vanished some 40,000 years ago. Why they died out is a matter of sharp debate. via AFP"}
{"text": "VARIES project proposes antimatter starship missionvia gizmag: As Douglas Adams said, \u201cSpace is Big. Really Big.\u201d And that\u2019s the major obstacle for traveling between the stars. But a new proposal published in the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society promises to shrink that distance just a bit. Physics and technology consultant Richard Obousy claims that an antimatter starship that creates its own fuel from the vacuum of space itself would be capable of making a return journey to the nearest star and back within one lifetime. [\u2026] 1986: The Russian Mir becomes the first permanently inhabited space station. Its mission lasted until 1996 and it spent 4,592 of those days occupied. This photo shows one of its later stages of construction."}
{"text": "Scout-History Storytelling (Visions of Idaho) How tales, legends and memories illustrate history Details Episode: Storytelling (Visions of Idaho) The stories people tell give us an idea about how they lived and what they thought was important. Stories can explain nature, relate memories or teach history through legends and true accounts. Gain an insight into how some Native Americans related to their world and the realities of a changing culture. Premiere Date: 08/01/1992 Episode Expires: Never TV Rating: TV-G To view the full experience of this website, please download and install latest Adobe Flash Player version."}
{"text": "2007 CREATE ConferenceAcademic Language and Content: A Focus on English Language Learners in the Middle School Apprenticing the Academic Uses of English: Middle School English Language Learners and their Teachers Dr. A\u00edda Walqui Presented Monday, October 1, 2007 View the PowerPoint associated with this presentation. Print the PowerPoint handouts that accompanied this presentation. The Oral Development Jigsaw: From Description to Narrative (transcript from a QTEL implementation) Walqui, A. (2006). Scaffolding instruction for English language learners: A conceptual framework. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 9(2), 159-180."}
{"text": "Note: At present the dating of the catastrophic flood event is set to 6400 BC. However, we maintain the opinion that 5500 BC is the correct date, since in the event of a catastrophic flood old sedimentary layers are dispursed and thus make the average sedimentary layer seem to be older on average, while as a matter of fact single freshwater specimens are still dated at 5500 BC until today. Atlantis im Schwarzen Meer This Research Project is Subject to the Guidelines for the Safeguarding of Good Academic Practice of the University of Hamburg."}
{"text": "Budapest Dental Online Full Mouth Series A series of dental x-rays angled to show the roots of all teeth, as well as the surrounding bone and other structures. This is the only way to examine the health of the tooth roots and to check for some types of tumors and lesions. It usually consists of about 16 to 18 small films, and for the radiation conscious, the dosage is about the same received from three hours in the summer sun. Depending on the patient's previous history, full mouth radiographs are recommended about every three to five years. Often we alternate these with a panorex radiograph, which gives similar information but shows more structures."}
{"text": "News & Events Howard Florey\u2019s 114th birthday The 24th of Septmeber 1898 is the day that Howard Florey was born in Adelaide. Contrary to popular belief, Florey did not discover Penicillin, instead he discovered it\u2019s antibacterial properties of the mould. This discovery revolutionised patient treatments and had dramatic implications for treating wounded soldiers in World War 1 In 1945, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to three scientists: Alexander Fleming (who discovered penicillin), Ernst Chain (who assisted Florey in it\u2019s development as a treatment) and Howard Florey. The Australian Institute of Policy and Science now biennially recognises an outstanding Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and / or human health advancement through the CSL Florey Medal. The next researcher is due to be recognised in 2013."}
{"text": "International Joint Rules Committee on Softball Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. standardization of softball rules In 1923 a rules committee was appointed to publish and circulate a standard set of rules. The committee was later enlarged to form the International Joint Rules Committee on Softball, which came to include representatives of a number of organizations that promote and sponsor softball. The Amateur Softball Association of America, organized in 1933, came to be the recognized governing agency for... What made you want to look up \"International Joint Rules Committee on Softball\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "The Cradle of the Nation Te Kohanga The Kerikeri Basin is where Maori welcomed missionaries in 1819 to establish a Church Mission Settlement. This established the framework for New Zealand's bi-cultural society. Kerikeri is both a beautiful place in the Bay of Islands, and New Zealand's most historic site of national importance. New Zealand's oldest house, Kemp House (1821-22) and the world reknowned Stone Store (1832-36) are maintained on behalf of the people of New Zealand by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. This history has been condensed from the Kerikeri 175th Anniversary Booklet, Ed Bonita Cron. copyright to Kerikeri Community Board. Click the buttons to the left to begin..."}
{"text": "Health and Nutrition 10 million children under the age of 5, die every year \u2013 mostly from preventable illnesses. 700,000 children die from measles every year due to a lack of immunisation. Living in unhygienic conditions with little food and no clean water, millions of people are vulnerable to malnutrition an ill health. Islamic Relief's work in health and nutrition includes: Mother and child health care programmes Construction and rehabilitation of medical clinics Distribution of medical equipment and ambulances to hospitals Farming programmes to improve agriculture and food security School food for malnourished children Immunisation and health check-ups Physical & psychological care programmes for traumatised victims of war Raising health and dietary awareness in poor communities Therapeutic feeding centres Please donate towards our health solutions today."}
{"text": "Hanging objects may be made to oscillate in a manner similar to a simple pendulum. The motion can be described by \"Newton's 2nd law for rotation\": where the torque is and the relevant moment of inertia is that about the point of suspension. The resulting equation of motion is: This is identical in form to the equation for the simple pendulum and yields a period: The period is not dependent upon the mass, since in standard geometries the moment of inertia is proportional to the mass. For small displacements, the period of the physical pendulum is given by"}
{"text": "How To Write A Biography A poster to guide student's writing. A Module 7 curriculum based activity that teaches Writing a Biography: An Author which are part of Writing Module 7. Biography Poster is an online Module 7 game that helps inspire children learn, motivates them with fun and allows them to achieve higher in Writing Module 7. Create A FREE account To This is a sample screenshot only! Used by over 70,000 teachers and 1,000,000+ students. Keywords and information on Biography Poster Module 7 activity The online Module 7 activity Biography Poster is in the bility group Brown. This activity is part of the lesson group Writing and in the focused subgroup of Writing a Biography: An Author This Module 7 Writing activity is 1 of 1000's of online games, worsheets and videos available to members."}
{"text": "by Edited by Sinclair Bell and Teresa Ramsby Bloomsbury Academic (March 2012) How did freed slaves reinvent themselves after the shackles of slavery had been lifted? How were they reintegrated into society, and what was their social position and status? What contributions did they make to the society that had once - sometimes brutally - repressed them? This collection builds on recent dynamic work on Roman freedmen, the contributors drawing upon a rich and varied body of evidence - visual, literary, epigraphic and archaeological - to elucidate the impact of freed slaves on Roman society and culture amid the shadow of their former servitude. The contributions span the period between the first century BC and the early third century AD and survey the territories of the Roman Republic and Empire, while focusing on Italy and Rome."}
{"text": "|What you do for this ZOOMdo: - Take the picture and lay it on a flat surface. - Then begin to glue the beans to the picture. - For large areas of the same color, you can place a thin layer of glue over the area and then press on the beans. - Or, for smaller details, you can place a little glue on the individual beans and place them on the paper. - When it's dry you can glue your completed mosaic to cardboard."}
{"text": "ananyo writes \"Jurassic Park's iconic image of a fossilized blood-filled mosquito was thought to be fiction \u2014 until now. For the first time, researchers have identified a fossil of a female mosquito with traces of blood in its engorged abdomen. The fossilized mosquito contains molecules that provide strong evidence of blood-feeding among ancient insects back to 46 million years ago (paper abstract). The insect was found not in amber, as depicted in Jurassic Park, but in shale sediments from Montana. After 46 million years, however, any DNA would be long degraded.\" DEAL: For $25 - Add A Second Phone Number To Your Smartphone for life! Use promo code SLASHDOT25. Also, Slashdot's now on IFTTT. Check it out! Check out the new SourceForge HTML5 Internet speed test! \u00d7"}
{"text": "The one of the most characteristic and the most antique building on the Main Square in Krakow are Sukiennice. This name mens a building, where once were stalls. Merchants were selling there a cloth \u2013 hence the name. Sukiennice were situated in the middle market in most European cities, close to the most important trade routes. They were built mainly in the XVII-XVIII century. Sukiennice for years underwent many modifications and variations. Present form is only a symbol, in appearance doesn't resemble the original building. Sukiennice were built in 1257 from the initiative of Prince Boles\u0142aw Wstydliwy. Then , they were a specific form: twa rows of stalls stone, which formed the street in the middle of the market."}
{"text": "Social Support refers to having people to turn to in times of need. Your support system should enhance your quality of life, by buffering negative life events and providing you a positive self-image. These relationships serve to broaden your life\u2019s focus and help you decrease stress. Social support comes in the form of physical (i.e. monetary), emotional (i.e. feeling cared for), and informational support (i.e. resources and information). Building a strong support system will help you handle and enjoy life with those who care about you."}
{"text": "One possible theme that may be used in an analysis from the historical context could be that of wealth. How did people of the time use their money? New York was filled with wealthy families, and the rate of immigration would have supplied an abundance of servants. Transportation was booming, people no longer necessarily took cruises, but rather indulged in large toys (yachts), and don't forget the freedom found in cars. Across the country and across the world, people were moving about more and more. Lily was a social butterfly. She moved from event to event and boat to boat. Families in the novel parallel well known families of the time (do some research). Society was changing, and old money made room for new money to join their ranks. Families also went bankrupt, fortunes were lost, and lives changed. Have fun with this. It's a great topic!"}
{"text": "Marijuana could be used to treat the depression that results from long term stress, a controversial study has suggested. Researchers said molecules present in cannabis could help relieve the depression associated with chronic stress. Endocannabinoids are naturally produced chemical compounds in the brain that affect motor control, cognition, emotions and behaviour. Researchers found long term stress reduced the production of endocannabinoids in brains, leading to depression. \u2018Chronic stress is one of the major causes of depression,\u2019 said Dr Samir Haj-Dahmane, of the University at Buffalo\u2019s Research Institute on Addictions. \u2018Using compounds derived from cannabis \u2013 marijuana \u2013 to restore normal endocannabinoid function could potentially help stabilise moods and ease depression.\u2019 \u2013 Read the entire article at Mail Online."}
{"text": "Catron History & Culture Catron County is centrally located on the state\u2019s western border in the heart of some of the most spectacular country in the Southwest. The terrain consists predominantly of mountains and high mesas with extensive plains regions in the north and east. A portion of the Gila Forest was declared wilderness in 1924, making it the oldest declared wilderness in the U.S. Cattle ranching is the largest source of agricultural income mainstays for the entire economy. Like many other rural New Mexico counties, population remains small with consistently low incomes and high rates of unemployment. Catron County is attracted by beautiful lakes and mountains, which is good for hiking, birding, hunting, fishing, and camping."}
{"text": "Professional Education Part 2 1. As a teacher, what do you do when you engage yourself in major task analysis? a. Test if the learning reached higher level thinking skills. b. Breakdown a complex task into sub-skills. c. Determine the level of thinking involved. d. Revise lesson objectives. Professional Education Part 1 1. Who among the following needs less verbal counseling but needs more concrete and operational forms of assistance? The child who ______________. a. has mental retardation b. has attention-deficit disorder c. has learning disability d. has conduct disorder"}
{"text": "The most important thing you can remember about eating right is to know where your food is coming from. It\u2019s not just the foods you choose but the ingredients that food is made of. The truth is, we don\u2019t understand what goes into our food and it requires some effort on our part to figure it out. We have to be the one\u2019s to educate ourselves; flip over that box and look up the ingredients or pick up a book and watch a documentary. Visit your local farmer\u2019s market and not only will it inspire your cooking and dazzle your taste buds but you will rediscover a world of food long forgotten. We have found the following list of resources and terminology to be the easiest place to start when beginning to understand the complex nature of food, different ways of eating, and what the most important things can be when shopping for and eating food."}
{"text": "| Cockapoos come in widely different sizes that have different names, such as the Teacup Toy Cockapoo or the Maxi Cockapoo. Because Cockapoos are hybrids, it is difficult to predict the characteristics puppies will have based on the characteristics of the parents. Cockapoos are not recognized by the American Kennel Club but they are recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club. Cockapoos, like both Cockers and Poodles, may suffer from luxating patellas or loose knees. Vietnam Animal Rescue Vietnam is Iocated in South and Southeast Asia and spans across approximateIy 127,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Vietnam include the Kouprey, Javan Rhinoceros, Pygmy Dormouse, Asian Elephant, and Black Gibbon. The population of Vietnam is about 84 million. Most peopIe in Vietnam speak Vietnamese."}
{"text": "Meat[change | change source] In different countries people like to roast different things. People usually roast joints of meats such as pork, beef, chicken, lamb, and duck. The roasted meat, along with its accompanying vegetables, is often called a roast. Most meat being roasted has to cook for a relatively long time, to ensure the joint is cooked through. Variations to this include most joints of lamb and beef, which may be left \"pink\" or partially uncooked towards the centre."}
{"text": "St. Peter's Basilica The original church was built by Constantine in 324, but the present building is a Renaissance reconstruction of 1506-15. Until recently the largest church in the world, St. Peter's remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. It stands over the traditional site of Saint Peter's burial; his tomb is under the main altar. Credit: Holly Hayes"}
{"text": "The definition of a presser is someone who presses something. An example of presser is the person at the dry cleaners who presses clothes to remove wrinkles. one that presses; specif., a person whose work is pressing newly made or freshly cleaned clothes - One who presses clothes. - Any of various devices that apply pressure to a product in manufacturing or canning. - Informal A press conference. - (media, slang) A press release - (media, slang) A press conference or press briefing. press (\u201cpress release/press conference\") +\"\u017d -er (\u201cVariety -er\") - A person or device that removes wrinkles, usually from clothing. press +\"\u017d -er (\u201cagent -er\")"}
{"text": "You may sometimes see small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision. They are called floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or a blue sky. Floaters are actually tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the vitreous, the clear jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eye. When the vitreous gel rubs or pulls on the retina, you may see what look like flashing lights or lightning streaks. You may have experienced this same sensation if you have ever been hit in the eye and seen \u201cstars\u201d."}
{"text": "Week 15: Climate and Weather of the Pacific and Inland Northwest Winds of the Region - Why is Stanley Idaho the Nation's Icebox in the summer months? - How does orographic enhancement vary depending on topographic facet and flow? - Why does the wind howl in Ellensburg Washington during the summer months? - Under what conditions would you expect snow levels to be lower on the eastern slopes of the Bitterroot vs. the western slopes? - cold air damming - topographic convergence zones - gap flow - Overview of weather and climate of Washington and Oregon (much still valid for Idaho) - Cliff Mass's Blog"}
{"text": "Unformatted text preview: appropriate caution. Don\u2019t look down the barrel; you can see from the side whether the spring is cocked and if the ball is in place. Don\u2019t leave a cocked and loaded cannon on the bench. To determine the initial velocity of the steel ball \ufb01red from the \u201ccanon\u201d, we apply two conservation laws, the conservation of momentum (during the collision) and the conservation of energy (after the collision). Conservation of momentum relates the velocity of the ball 63... View Full Document This note was uploaded on 01/27/2012 for the course PHY 2048l taught by Professor Staff during the Fall '08 term at University of Central Florida. - Fall '08"}
{"text": "The French flag was officially adopted on February 15, 1794. The flag - the tricolore - consists of three vertical bands of equal width, displaying the country's national colors: blue, white and red. The blue band is positioned nearest the flag-staff, the white in the middle, and the red on the outside. Red, white and blue have come to represent liberty, equality and fraternity - the ideals of the French Revolution. Blue and red are also the time-honored colors of Paris, while white is the color of the Royal House of Bourbon. Buy this flag, or any country flag here"}
{"text": "A quick diversion into Ruby. - Every Class only has one parent - A class may include many Modules - Modules can add new methods - Modules can overload old methods - Metasploit modules inherit Msf::Module and include mixins to add features. Mixins are quite simply, the reason why Ruby rocks. Mixins can add new features and allows modules to have different \u2018flavors\u2019. Mixins can change behavior. Plugins work directly with the API. Plugins only work in the msfconsole. class MyParent def woof puts \u201cwoof!\u201d end end class MyClass > MyParent end object = MyClass.new object.woof() => \u201cwoof!\u201d ================================================================ module MyMixin def woof puts \u201chijacked the woof method!\u201d end end class MyBetterClass > MyClass include MyMixin end"}
{"text": "([Denis & Schifferm\u00fcller], 1775) Wingspan 21-27 mm. A mainly heathland species, distributed throughout Britain northwards to southern Scotland. It is a quite distinctive moth with its combination of red and white, and a conspicuous blackish scale tuft close to the head. The adults fly during July and August, and the larvae feed on low plants such as heather (Calluna). The English literature suggests that it also feeds on milkwort (Polygala). This is probably wrong, but the species has been reared from Calluna vulgaris and Erica cinerea (R.J. Heckford). In Spain, where the species is fairly common, the commonest foodplants are rock-roses and allies (Cistus and Halimium spp.), which are favourites among gardeners in Britain. This may have some bearing on some of the distribution. (Jorge Garz?n)."}
{"text": "Reach Out Recovery Exclusive by Pam Carver 1. Drinking during pregnancy can cause FASD - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. 2. Children with a FASD often have trouble in one or more of these areas: learning, memory, attention span, communication, vision, and hearing. 3. Living with the affects of FASD is tough, as one mom shared in A Letter To My Son's Birth Mom. 4. Thanks to Nadine's article, Hollywood Taught Me To Drink, we learned to take a closer look at fictional portrayals of drinking. 5. Supporting a pregnant friend while other friends are at a wine tasting is both thoughtful and kind, as demonstrated by The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper. Both the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics agree no amount of alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy."}
{"text": "Calculate and compare z-scores of the aortic root using data from multiple references. References included conform to ASE Pediatric Guideline methodology: measurements are made in systole, from inside edge to inside edge. Commonly used in the evaluation of patients with Marfan syndrome, Kawasaki disease, and patients with a bicuspid aortic valve. Note: the study population had the following characteristics: - (no data...) Data entered for patients outside of these limits should be used with caution."}
{"text": "The Korean Language Book 2: Fundmental 2. Learn Korean with the Korean Language Book by Dr. Hee Seo Park, Fundamental Level 2 for beginners with no Korean language background necessary. We recommend you start with Fundamental Level 1 first. This book is part of a series of books by the Korean American Center of Education. These are the books that are most widely used in Korean Schools across the United States! Many of us grew up learning Korean through these books and now they are available at Little Seouls! Very simple and easy to use! Perfect for children and adults who want an easy to use workbook! Here's a sample:"}
{"text": "The Peace Contract of European Lands or Friedesvertrag der Europ\u00e4ischen L\u00e4nder was a construct to rival the Kiev Accord, and was an intergovernmental military alliance. Primary adherents were largely German puppet-states or allied states. Initial membership was as follows: Just prior to the Spasm Turkey had approached Berlin about accession to the FEL, as a growing schism between the Politburos of Moscow and Constantinople had reached the breaking point. Before this notion could be concluded, the Spasm took place."}
{"text": "Influence of Iterative Parameter Calculations on the Response of Micro-strip Band-pass Filter with Parallel Line Couplings Publication Date : 30/03/2016 Band-pass filter is the important part of communication system. Transmitted and received signals have to be filtered to a certain centre frequency with a specific bandwidth. A band-pass filter is an important component must be found in transmitter and receiver. Band-pass filter is a passive component which is able to select signals inside a specific bandwidth at a center frequency and reject signals in another frequency region, especially in frequency regions, which have the potential to interfere with the information signals. No. of Downloads :"}
{"text": "Cookit helps improve pupils\u2019 skills, understanding and enjoyment of food and healthy eating. It supports the teaching and learning of a wide range of basic skills and processes. Encouraging and inspiring learners to explore cooking and to create and share their own recipes, using both the site and mobile devices. There are strong links to History (Prehistoric to Modern), Citizenship, Sciences, Literacy (instructional writing), Maths (measures) and RE (celebrations), as well as a rich bank of modern recipes ranging from simple \u201cno cook\u201d recipes to complex, multi-step dishes. The History Cookbook, contains podcasts, recipes, galleries, background information and activities relating to cooking from prehistoric times to the post-war period; it provides a rich cross curricular resource with a multitude of applications for learners. Hsis team favourite \u2013 the historical cookery videos"}
{"text": "Three trillion is a big number, that is a three with 12 zeros following it, which is more than the number of stars in the Milky Way and roughly 16% of the United States current national debt. This massive number equates to about 420 trees per person on the planet. Russia takes home the \u2018most trees in a country\u2019 award with 642 billion. Check out some more fun facts below! Remember to share this with family and friends on Facebook! Follow Us On Facebook by clicking the link below!"}
{"text": "- Assess stand establishment and identify pests or diseases if stand is weak. - Begin tracking degree-day accumulations for plant growth as soon as the crop emerges. Be sure to keep records. - Maintain a weed management program. Survey weeds and cultivate or treat if needed according to cotton pest management guidelines. - Manage Fusarium. This soil disease can ravage fields. Survey fields and record locations suspected or confirmed to have race 4 Fusarium. We\u2019ll cover this topic further in the future. - Monitor nearby crops, fence rows and weedy areas for false chinch bugs. - Monitor for spider mites, aphids and thrips. |A false chinch bug. - UC IPM photo|"}
{"text": "Tesla recently finished building enough solar capacity on the island of Tu\u2019a that the finished grid and battery installation can provide 100% of the islanders\u2019 electric needs. It\u2019s an impressive demonstration of what modern solar power can achieve. Scientists at McGill University have created a method of using powdered metals as a stable fuel source. In theory, these materials could replace fossil fuels \u2014 and they\u2019re recyclable, too. That doesn\u2019t mean the path to commercialization will be easy, however. Subscribe Today to get the latest ExtremeTech news delivered right to your inbox."}
{"text": "Learn about parrotfish and their role in reef communities, in this episode of Gross Science from NOVA. Parrotfish live in tropical waters near coral reefs. They eat algae that cling to the coral; pieces of coral pass through their digestive system and come out the other end as a fine, white sand. It is estimated that a single giant humphead parrotfish can poop out over 11,000 pounds of sand a year. Research shows that these fish help to keep reefs clean and healthy, and are an important part of reef communities. This resource is part of the NOVA: Gross Science Collection. Visit Gross Science's YouTube page here."}
{"text": "Creating Character Workshop Monday, 13 Feb 2006 In this session we looked at the elements of character in fiction: Appearance, Morals, Behaviour. Description. Narrative Action, Dialogue, Interior Monologue. Dynamic and Static modes of Writing. An exercise where we transformed Doctor Jekyll into Mr Hyde An exercise where the Seven Deadly Sins became Seven Modern Obsessions How to create a character that is both interesting and virtuous. Homework was to write a short character sketch."}
{"text": "A new drug has been shown to repair heart attack damage previously thought to be permanent. A study in the journal Nature announced the drug, thymosin beta 4, can be used in advance of a heart attack to prepare the tissue for repair. Thymosin beta 4 has previously been availble, but treatment in cardiac research was just concluded. So far the treatment has proven successful in mice, but researchers are confident the therapy will work in humans. The British Heart Foundation issued a statement calling the breakthrough the \"holy grail of heart research,' but admitted treatment in humans was years away. According to the Center for Disease Control 785,000 Americans suffered heart attacks in 2010, one every 25 seconds."}
{"text": "Evaporation is the process, which involves thermally removing a liquid from a solution, suspension or emulsion. The starting and the end products are in the liquid phase and the end product obtained is in its concentrated from. Depending on the liquid characteristics to be concentrated, its temperature sensitivity, thermal degradation properties etc different types of evaporators have been designed and are used for variety of applications in different industries. Single stage systems are employed, where the vapour energy of one stage is used as the heating media for the next stage. Further efficiency increase is obtained by using Thermal Vapour Recompression system or Mechanical Vapour Recompression system."}
{"text": "Vanillin is a flavoring agent used in sweet foods, ice cream and chocolate. It is used in perfumes as well as to control the unpleasant odors in medicines. It acts as a chemical intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceuticals. In thin layer chromatography, it is used as a general-purpose stain for developing TLC plates to enable in visualizing components of a reaction mixture. Similarly, vanillin hydro chloride staining can be used to visualize the localization of tannins in cells. Soluble in water, diethyl ether, acetone, methanol, benzene, petroleum ether, chloroform, carbon disulfide, glacial acetic acid, pyridine and in aqueous solutions of alkali hydroxides. Moisture and light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, alkalis and reducing agents. Safety and Handling SDS & Safety Documents GHS H Statement GHS P Statement RTECSNumber : YW5775000 TSCA : TSCA"}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: use in mineral processing A special development is the autogenous or semiautogenous mill. Autogenous mills operate without grinding bodies; instead, the coarser part of the ore simply grinds itself and the smaller fractions. To semiautogenous mills (which have become widespread), 5 to 10 percent grinding bodies (usually metal spheres) are added."}
{"text": "Disseminated gonococcemia is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. - Antibiotic Therapy - Symptom Management - Contact therapy (procedure) Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection. One of its symptoms is a skin rash containing pink and/or red spots that become filled with... BACK TO TOP"}
{"text": "Structure of Atoms [Worksheet] 3-page worksheet for intermediate high school chemistry. Comprehensive worksheet containing a variety of questions, including extension and further research. Covers: subatomic particles: protons, neutrons and electrons, including mass and electric charges. Includes a complete answer version. BUY THIS RESOURCE from TES BUY THIS RESOURCE from Teachers Pay Teachers"}
{"text": "Arts, Character and Education (ACE) Afterschool Program School-age children participate in enrichment activities to supplement their education. Research shows arts-based activities are particularly effective in helping youth in underserved areas develop discipline and resilience. Children with exposure to these activities are more likely to persevere despite obstacles or set-backs. Through project-based learning, children get additional academic instruction in a fun setting. As always, the Q works to instill values such as respect for self and others."}
{"text": "Insects fall into two main \u2018divisions\u2019 when it comes to their development from egg to adult. In some insects such as butterflies, moths, beetles and flies, eggs hatch into larvae (sometimes called caterpillars or maggots) and these then metamorphose via a chrysalis (or pupae) in the adult animal. Other insects such as grasshoppers and crickets develop gradually \u2013 when the egg hatches the individual looks like a mini version of the adult and then gradually grows shedding its exoskeleton via series of instars. This is an adult (final instar) speckled bush-cricket photographed in the same place last summer. It is around 16mm in length excluding the antennae. Bush-crickets can go through up to nine instars before adulthood."}
{"text": "We hear about the calamities causing environmental harm every day. But how exactly concerned are you about the health of your planet? With the bad news about global warming, desertification, endangered wildlife, dying oceans, and forestation, it is very difficult for us to know from where to start in order to save our planet. You might think that an action of one single person is not going to make much of a difference, but trust me, there are many ways by which you can actually help. So, here are 19 ways by which you can contribute in saving your planet. All you need is to change few of your habits a bit. 19. Stop littering Littering can be a threat for human health, wildlife, and even water quality. Do not litter anything randomly on the roads. If you do not find any trash can or recycle bin nearby, then secure your litter until it can be discarded."}
{"text": "Tiny, far-flung Pluto is about to have a visitor \u2014 at least for a few hours. On July 14, NASA\u2019s New Horizons spacecraft will reach the dwarf planet and try to learn all it can about Pluto and its five known moons. Then the probe will leave Pluto behind, vanishing into the frigid darkness beyond the planets. In its wake, New Horizons will introduce Earth to the... Suppose there was a fourth little pig. This one was a physicist. Unlike his brother the engineer, who built a house out of tried-and-true bricks, the physicist pig chose a building material by doing calculations based on fundamental principles. He settled on a substance made from silicon and oxygen, an abundant material with high bond strength and the aesthetic bonus of transparency. It was... Science News of Yesteryear Anthropology & Archaeology Botany & Zoology Cell & Molecular Biology"}
{"text": "The First Motorcycle invented by: Gottlieb Daimler This is a picture of the first motorcycle ever made. Gottlieb Daimler invented the first motorcycle. It was invented in 1885 so that was amazing. It made a impact on other people because it was the FIRST MOTORCYCLE EVER!!!. If you see that picture above and search a picture of one todays models, you will be amazed because they look nothing alike. It has been 129 years since the first motorcycle was invented. You can find Gottlieb Daimler and the first motorcycle in the pictures above. Gottlieb Daimler was German that invented a gas powered motorcycle. This was not the only thing the Gottlieb Daimler invented. He also made a four-stroke internal-combustion engine. Gottlieb Daimler was born March 17, 1834 and died March 6, 1900. He even made the four wheel carriage driven by a one cylinder engine."}
{"text": "China Takes Action to Halt Looming \"Biodiversity Crisis\" With its remarkable diversity of wild flora under threat from explosive economic growth, this week China announces a radical new \u2018National Strategy for Plant Conservation\u2019. Coming in the face of what scientists are calling a \u201cburgeoning ecological crisis\u201d, this landmark strategy aims to halt China\u2019s continuing loss of plant diversity, helping safeguard the future of some 5,000 threatened plant species. The plan brings together 3 state agencies - for the first time - to create a uniquely coordinated, \u2018whole country\u2019 approach to plant conservation in China. Press Release - Word Doc (406 KB) Summary of the Strategy - Word Doc (1.3 MB) Promotional leaflet - PDF (246 KB)"}
{"text": "Language is all around you. It can make you laugh, make you cry, convey your emotions, make things happen. You use it every day, and have been doing since you were a very young child \u2013 even before you could tie your own shoelaces. It\u2019s an essential part of what makes us human. Using language is one of the most amazing things we do. Have you ever stopped to wonder where language came from, or even what kind of things you really know as a speaker of one or more languages? This website will help you find out more about linguistics \u2013 the scientific study of human language. You will find out how linguists \u2013 people who study language \u2013 describe and analyse it; how language is learned and used by speakers; the history of its study; and more."}
{"text": "President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act on September 29, 1965. It created the National Endowment for the Humanities as an independent federal agency. \u201cThe humanities,\u201d the current legislation declares, \u201cbelong to all the people of the United States.\u201d This idea resonates more than ever. NEH has awarded more than 63,000 grants since 1965, totaling $5.3 billion, and has leveraged $2.5 billion in private matching donations. That public investment has led to the creation of books, films, museum exhibits, exciting discoveries, and more. For its 50th anniversary, we present NEH projects that have enriched and shaped American lives. Explore and enjoy."}
{"text": "from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English - adj. See under Walnut. - n. a tree (Juglans regia), native of Asia from the Caucasus to Japan, valuable for its timber and for its excellent nuts, which are also called Madeira nuts. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. - n. Eurasian walnut valued for its large edible nut and its hard richly figured wood; widely cultivated - n. nut with a wrinkled two-lobed seed and hard but relatively thin shell; widely used in cooking Sorry, no etymologies found. Sorry, no example sentences found."}
{"text": "posted by kerry on . Which statement does NOT describe prescriptivists? A}Language should be recorded, not judged. B}Language use should follow strict rules C} Language use should never change D} Language use should be judged and evaluated. i choose B I agree. B Did you notice the negative question? Linguistic prescription, the prescribing of rules for language P.S. Actually the Subject is NOT help but language. I overlooked the word NOT. Thanks, Sra So ... Kerry ... what's your answer, now that the \"NOT\" has been pointed out to you?"}
{"text": "Scientific name: Hemerocallis fulva What: leaves, flowers, flower pods, tubers How: young leaves-raw or cooked; flowers/pods raw or cooked; tubers-cooked Where: sunny areas, often in flower beds but have escaped Nutritional Value: calories, minerals, vitamins B & C Dangers: The original species (Hemerocallis fulva) of day lilies is considered edible but due to extensive experimental breeding toxic forms of day lilies have been created. It is safest to only eat day lilies that you can confirm are Hemerocallis fulva at the time of purchase (it should say the species name somewhere on the sales tag). Day Lily flowers and flower pods. North American distribution, attributed to U. S. Department of Agriculture. The flowers add a colorful splash to salads while the unopened flower buds are best battered then fried...but then everything is good battered then fried. Roast the tubers."}
{"text": "The road along the east coast from Fanum Fortmrnae down to Barium, which connected the terminations of the Via Salaria and Via Valeria, and of other roads farther south crossing from Campania, had no special name in ancient times, as far as we know. In these buildings there is a great preference for apsidal terminations to the internal chambers, and the fa\u00e7ades are as a rule slightly curved. The question how far the villages were really new settlements is difficult to answer, for the terminations -ham, -ton, &c. cannot be regarded as conclusive evidence. The terminations chiefly used are -au, -ion, -on, -i, -ydd, -oedd. At any rate the name Mordecai (the vocalization is uncertain) looks very much like Marduk, which, with terminations added, often occurs in cuneiform documents as a personal name.'"}
{"text": "Answered By: Emily Dahlen Last Updated: May 03, 2016 Views: 99 Creating a style in Word will allow you to choose different paragraph, spacing, and font treatments in your document. You can base your new style on one of the saved styles or create a new style. A tutorial on how to create a formatted style is available on our MS Word Resources Website on Styles. Need additional help? - For other MS Word questions, contact the Academic Skills Center\u2019s Microsoft Word Support Team. - For general writing or APA style help, contact the Walden Writing Center. - For writing or help with APA style for proposals, dissertation, or doctoral studies, contact the Walden Writing Center Editors."}
{"text": "Australia is the largest country in the southern hemisphere, Australia is as culturally diverse as it is big. Australia is home to some of the most unique species of animals that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Experience the diversity of culture, cuisine and activities that is an amalgamation of people from very diverse backgrounds and ethnicities that now call Australia home. Australia\u2019s landscape is just as diverse as its people and animals, with snow clad peaks to hot arid deserts in the interior. Mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel"}
{"text": "In leading space programs around the world Designed for your mission-critical space research Space is undoubtedly a challenging environment for any electronic component. The success of any mission depends upon the reliability of the discrete components that must be able to operate in extreme cold, in vacuum, and under intense radiation\u2014not to mention the ability to survive the shock, vibration, and acceleration of launch. Failure of a single component can result in the failure of an entire mission. Lake Shore offers a rich history of working with scientists and engineers at a number of aerospace institutions and agencies, including NASA, supplying thermometry and other technology that offer long-term stability and performance over the duration of a mission. These include hundreds of flight-qualified sensors for the NASA James Webb Space Telescope and sensors for the Mars Curiosity rover."}
{"text": "'Bean' is the common name for large, fiber-rich plant seeds eaten by animals and humans alike. Originally the term 'bean' only referred to the fava bean, but was later expanded to include the common bean and runner bean, and is now generally applied to many others such as soybean, peas, chickpeas and more. A summer crop, beans require warm temperatures to grow and mature in about 55-60 days. They often require external support, such as a pole. One of the longest-cultivated plants, beans have been grown since 7,000 B.C.E and over 40,000 varieties exist today. - Growth Conditions"}
{"text": "The Atacama Cosmology Telescope The goals of the ACT project are to study how the universe began, what it is made of, and how it evolved to its current state. This pursuit is part of the field of scientific cosmology in one which asks questions about the Universe on the largest and grandest scales. Over the past two decades, there has been a tremendous flourishing of the field, driven by many excellent astronomical measurements. This has led to the development of a precise and elegant understanding of cosmology."}
{"text": "Here and the associated links we explore Arduino controlling stepper motors. Step 1: About the Video The Arduino sketch below replaces the Stepper library which I found useless. It also includes I2C display as shown in the video. I consist of the command forward(int steps, int step_delay) and reverse(int steps, int step_delay). It also a motor off command. A potentiometer is connected to ADC0 can can be used to control the step delay. On my particular stepper motor a step delay less than 5 mSec. will stall the motor. The motor is 1.8 degrees per step or 200 steps for 360 degrees rotation. Each winding is 5.1 volts at 1 amp. The color code is based on a motor from an earlier program. Have fun."}
{"text": "Single Entity and Partnerships: the Partnership Act definition of partnership The Partnership Act definition of \u2018business\u2019 includes \u2018every trade, occupation or profession\u2019, so virtually any activity or venture of a commercial nature will meet that definition. However, it is a fundamental condition of the definition that the business is carried on by two or more persons \u2018in common\u2019. In other words, there must be a single business, even if that business is carried on in a number of separate divisions. If, on a true analysis, each supposed partner is carrying on a separate business, there can be no partnership between them in law."}
{"text": "On this day in 1961, the television show Walt Disney Presents aired the episode \"Daniel Boone: The Wilderness Road.\" Already in its 7th year, this was episode number 17 of the 1960-1961 season. While TV fans may remember Fess Parker in the role of Daniel Boone from a long-running 1960s series (years after playing Disney's Davy Crockett) there was an earlier mini-series on Disney's weekly show that featured Dewey Martin as Daniel Boone. \"Daniel Boone: The Wilderness Road\" was the 3rd episode of a 4-part mini-series based on the true-life frontiersman. In this segment, Boone, his family, and a group of settlers are on their way to Kentucky when they are attacked by Indian Chief Crowfeather - an old enemy. Click HERE for more March 12 Disney history."}
{"text": "Learned sets of behaviors and ideas that are acquired by members of a society. Feeling confused, threatened, disoriented, or even angered by contact with an unfamiliar culture. The physical \"artifacts\" of our culture like our buildings, highways, food production systems, household objects, and technologies. The elements of culture that are intangible; i.e. ideas, languages, customs, and beliefs. A group of people who live in a delineated space such as a nation and share common symbols, language, and culture. Any useful tool or skill. Technology is more than just \"high tech\" computers and electronics, which are things that we commonly think of today when we hear the term. A simple hammer and nail was at one point a revolutionary technology. Looking at technology as any useful tool or skill introduces a historical component to the concept."}
{"text": "Online Dictionary: translate word or phrase from Indonesian to English or vice versa, and also from english to english on-line. Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: right to vote(0.00893 detik) Found 1 items, similar to right to vote. English \u2192 English (WordNet) Definition: right to vote right to vote n : a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment; \u201cAmerican women got the vote in 1920\u201d [syn: vote, suffrage]"}
{"text": "An exploration of the American \u201cSelf,\u201d this class investigates the frontiers that kept people in nineteenth-century America bottled up and fenced in even as the territorial frontiers were being expanded. As people went West, what happened to those who stayed East? What internal struggles did people experience as they tried to situate themselves in an industrializing world? How did people of color experience racial apartheid and slavery? How did women feel confronting the barriers constantly being thrown in their way? What did it mean to have a sense of self that was either confined or expansive? How did the notion of an individual self evolve in this century around the metaphor of the frontier? We will explore these questions in novels and short stories by Herman Melville, kate Chopin, Stephen Crane, Susanna Rowson and more."}
{"text": "Edexcel a Level French: Grammar Practice Book With its unique month-by-month organisation, this is the most structured grammar revision and practice book on the market. One book covers AS and A2, and covers all topics in the Student Book in the order they are taught. Students can see at a glance what they have to learn and when. This book provides an ideal way of ensuring students keep up with the essential grammar they need for AS and A Level."}
{"text": "Create an accessible PDF document using Microsoft Word You first need to make sure that your original Word document is accessible, then you will be able to convert it to an accessible PDF using Word. Learn more about creating accessible documents in Microsoft Word. The exported PDF will preserve the accessible features of the Word document, including: - heading structure - alternate text for images Note: The process of creating an accessible PDF requires the installation of Adobe Acrobat Pro. IU Students and Staff may download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro from IUware. For downloadable cheat-sheets and information about other versions of Adobe Acrobat, please visit the National Center on Disability and Access to Education\u2019s section on Adobe Acrobat."}
{"text": "The Greeks Invented Grammar! Grammar itself is a Greek word. Well derived from Greek Grammata. Seriously though many common grammar and linguistics terms derive from Greek or are translations into Latin from Greek that were then translation into English. Here's some words used to describe and analyse language that come from Greek. Syntax Morph Lexicon Periphrasis Theory Paradigm Synonym Philology Dialect Phonetics Logic Semantics Analysis Etymology Topic"}
{"text": "A grade or rank in Japanese martial arts. Origin: ; see ky\u016b. Ky\u016b is a Japanese term used in martial arts, the tea ceremony, flower arranging, go, shogi, academic tests and other similar activities to designate various grades, levels or class of proficiency or experience. In China, ky\u016b is called \"ji\", and it is used for academic tests. In Korea, the term geup is used. In Vietnamese martial arts, it is known as c\u1ea5p. What does KYU stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the KYU acronym on the Abbreviations.com website. The numerical value of KYU in Chaldean Numerology is: 9 The numerical value of KYU in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3 Images & Illustrations of KYU Translations for KYU From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary Get even more translations for KYU \u00bb Find a translation for the KYU definition in other languages: Select another language:"}
{"text": "Log In to abcteach Free Account (Settings) This set of 5 color posters describe key ideas of internet safety: Digital Footprint, Protection and Privacy, Personal Information, Stranger Danger and Online Respect. An excellent way to begin this important conversation with older students. Students can create 5 posters on internet safety using these templates. Digital Footprint, Personal Information, Stranger Danger and Internet Respect. Can be aligned with the Internet Safety poster set."}
{"text": "Something's not right! If the sun and moon are as far away as NASA says, then how come clouds that are associated with Earth are seen behind the sun and moon?... And No, it's not an illusion. How can our clouds get behind the sun that is supposedly 92.96 miles away!~? sort by best latest You can help the HubPages community highlight top quality content by ranking this answer up or down."}
{"text": "Alternative Title: Kaloum Peninsula Learn about this topic in these articles: urban areas of Guinea ...migration from the rural areas to the urban centres. Guinea\u2019s main urban centre is Conakry. The old city, located on Tombo Island, retains the segregated aspect of a colonial town, while the Camayenne Peninsula community has only a few buildings of the colonial period. From the tip of the peninsula, an industrial zone has expanded northward."}
{"text": "Watch as two engineers attempt a high-five and fail after the Curiosity rover lands on Mars. The NASA engineers went NUTS when the new Mars rover touched down on Sunday. You\u2019ve probably seen the video by now, but there\u2019s something you might have missed: Two engineers in the background tried to high-five and FAILED. It happened really fast, about 14 seconds into the video. Obviously it\u2019s ironic, since they\u2019d just help land something on Mars, 154 million miles from Earth. NASA also had high-five issues back in 2009, when they shot a rocket into the moon to look for water. There\u2019s video of an engineer who tried to high-five someone, but they left him hanging."}
{"text": "The creator of Mad Men, Matthew Weiner, argues that women started fighting for their rights in the 1960s in order to become more than just a stay-at -home mom. He also argues that a women\u2019s sexuality is almost seen as sacred and able to be used as leverage. The lens that Matthew Weiner views the 60s through is women\u2019s rights along with sexuality. This sexuality is based on sexism and discrimination towards women in the 60s. For example, men were expected to be seen as the strong, emerging sex in the 1960s as seen in the Strong Sex in 60s (1) article, whereas women were only noticed for fashion and how good of a mother they could be as seen in the Changing Face of Fashion (3) article. This video shows how women were seen in the 60s."}
{"text": "I\u2019ll guide you through four weeks of beautiful and fun art projects that you can enjoy with your children. At home or at school, these process art projects will give you an interesting framework of activities that you can weave into your weeks, so your children are engaged, creating and enjoying themselves all through art. See more details of Art Spark here. Today\u2019s topic in our Simple Play :: complex learning series focuses on playing with chalk. Read on for my favourite ways to use chalk, with ideas for art, games, math, literacy, action games and puppets."}
{"text": "How is number-concept acquisition related to overall language development? Experiments 1 and 2 measured number-word knowledge and general vocabulary in a total of 59 children, ages 30\u201360 months. A strong correlation was found between number-word knowledge and vocabulary, independent of the child\u2019s age, contrary to previous results (D. Ansari et al., 2003). This result calls into question arguments that (a) the number-concept creation process is scaffolded mainly by visuo-spatial development and (b) that language only becomes integrated after the concepts are created (D. Ansari et al., 2003). Instead, this may suggest that having a larger nominal vocabulary helps children learn number words. Experiment 3 shows that the differences with previous results are likely due to changes in how the data were analyzed."}
{"text": "Symptoms of lactose intolerance include: a bloated stomach, flatulence (wind) and diarrhoea The body digests lactose by using an enzyme called lactase to break down lactose into two simpler sugars which can then be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. In lactose intolerance, the body does not produce enough of the lactase enzyme so lactose stays in the digestive system, where it is fermented by bacteria (in the same way that yeast is fermented to produce beer). It\u2019s this fermentation process that causes the symptoms associated with lactose intolerance. Sometimes if people have been ill with food poisoning or other conditions the lactase enzyme is reduced. They may then have a period of intolerance. If you suspect that you may be lactose intolerant, it is important to make an appointment to get a diagnosis confirmed (or ruled out) by a doctor."}
{"text": "Arts & Crafts Submitted by: masamom Demonstrating knowledge of address. Recognizing numbers within an address. 36 - 60 months 1 - 8 tots - Address (For each child) - Paper (Assorted colors) - Markers (Assorted colors) - Crayons (Assorted Colors) - Talk to children about what an address is and the different parts of an address. - Ask each child to draw a picture of his or her house. - After pictures are drawn, have older children label their house with their correct address. For younger children, write it for them but have them repeat it as you write it. - Once pictures are complete, ask each child to identify the numbers found in his or her address. - Cognitive development \u00bb Approaches to learning \u00bb Persistence & attentiveness - Cognitive development \u00bb Mathematics \u00bb Number concepts & quantities - Fine motor skills"}
{"text": "Using Primary Sources to Teach about the Holocaust Monday, March 6 11:00AM - 1:00PM Hilton Austin Downtown - Room 412 Echoes and Reflections, a Holocaust education program developed by the Anti-Defamation League, USC Shoah Foundation and Yad Vashem, provides secondary educators professional development and multimedia resources to develop the knowledge, capacity and practice required to responsibly and effectively teach about the Holocaust. In this session, we will explore the pedagogy of teaching about the Holocaust through the exploration of visual testimony and other primary source materials available in Echoes and Reflections including, photographs, poetry, diaries and memoir. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss the value of using such materials in the classroom. \u2190 Back to Schedule"}
{"text": "(wingspan: 38\u2019\u2019-45\u2019\u2019) Northern Goshawks have a dark blue-gray back and crown with a light grey eyebrow. Their chest and legs are light gray with dark speckles. The juveniles are brown on their backs and top of wings with a buffy color underneath streaked with dark brown. The tail is barred with a white tip. These birds prey on rodents, rabbits, large songbirds and small to medium game birds. Migration depends on age, sex, and weather. In Colorado they are mainly found in the mountains and foothills. Breeding pairs will nest in the same territory year after year but will rotate nest sites. The female will lay one to four eggs per brood. The young Goshawks will fledge the nest after four to five weeks."}
{"text": "Another listing style speaking activity. Go around the class in a specific order (around the seating plan, by the register\u2026etc) and get each student to say one item of vocabulary. Time the class. They will ALMOST always beg you for another go to beat their time. This time you can practise accuracy. It has so far worked well for\u2026 - Telling the time To make it harder, specify no repeats so they have to listen to each other. You can also rub out common pronunciation errors too, as it makes them easy to spot. More topics in comments below! Also, how could this be expanded beyond simple vocab?"}
{"text": "Bent's Old Fort Nat. Historic Site |William and Charles Bent, along with Ceran St. Vrain, built the original fort on this site in 1833 to trade with plains Indians and trappers. The adobe fort quickly became the center of the Bent, St.Vrain Company's expanding trade empire that included Fort St. Vrain to the north and Fort Adobe to the south, along with| National Parks \u2022 State Parks \u2022 company stores in Mexico at Taos and Santa Fe. The primary trade was with the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians for buffalo robes."}
{"text": "By now, many educators understand that technology has the potential of transforming teaching and learning. But the term \"technology\" covers vast territory, and there are many different layers of tech and ways of integrating it from school to school. At times, where one kind of technology is appropriate and helpful in one school, the same tech can cause big problems for another. How can learning to blog make a lasting impact on a 12-year-old boy living in a rough, East Oakland neighborhood? In the second installment of MindShift\u2019s My Education series, which examines whether technology in learning can have a lasting impact on low-income kids through the perspective of one child, the question focuses on Makeal Surrell, \u2026 Continue reading Can Learning How to Blog Change Makeal\u2019s Life? \u2192"}
{"text": "We at Autoportal try to educate and inform our readers about the road safety and whatever way we can. While we had done many news and articles in the past related to safety, today's event forced us to bring you this important piece of information. Today, on 5th August 1914, the first ever Traffic light was used to control the traffic. And hence we bring you an interesting infographic on the history of the traffic lights. Info. Credits - The Telegraph"}
{"text": "Color Joy 2 - Learning Connections Essential SkillsProblem Solving - challenging shape puzzles< Trial and Error - plan strategies and test your ideas Sequential Reasoning - solutions unfold step by step Common Core ConnectionMP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. MP7 - Look for and make use of structure."}
{"text": "Winter Fun Friday We did a science experiment to see if salt or sugar would melt ice faster... And had interesting results. Each child made a prediction and then saw if the prediction was correct or not as a result. We made a snowflake art project. We drew a chalk lined snowflake on black paper. The children used cue tips to dot the chalk lines and then, with teacher assistance, sprinkled glitter on the paint to add some sparkle. We had winter bingo with 2 levels. One level is picture matching (right) where the child is handed a picture and they velcro it onto the matching picture. With the other level, the kids use a chip and cover the picture. We have kiddos that do much better with the words on the pictures, so we try to include them in bingo when we can."}
{"text": "Gamma Leporis (\u03b3 Lep, \u03b3 Leporis) is a star in the Outer Rim, located at a distance of about 29 light-years from Earth. Gamma Leporis lies in the south central part of the constellation Lepus, southeast of Beta Leporis and southwest of Delta Leporis. It has a common proper motion companion, AK Leporis, which is a variable star of the BY Draconis type. The star is a member of the Ursa Major Moving Group. This star is larger than the Sun with 1.2 times the radius of the Sun and 1.3 times the Sun's mass. Based upon its stellar characteristics and distance from Earth, Gamma Leporis is considered a high-priority target for NASA's Terrestrial Planet Finder mission. Six weeks after the USS Sulaco journeyed to Acheron (LV-426), the ship was declared overdue and search was underway. It wasn't long before it was located adrift near Gamma Leporis in the Outer Rim."}
{"text": "(Science: anatomy) A train of passenger cars having the space between the end doors of adjacent cars inclosed, so as to admit of leaving the doors open to provide for intercommunication between all the cars. Synonym: Hall, passage. Vestibule, Hall, passage. A vestibule is a small apartment within the doors of a building. A hall is the first large apartment beyond the vestibule, and, in the united states, is often long and narrow, serving as a passage to the several apartments. In England, the hall is generally square or oblong, and a long, narrow space of entrance is called a passage, not a hall, as in America. Vestibule is often used in a figurative sense to denote a place of entrance. The citizens of Rome placed the images of their ancestors in the vestibules of their houses. Origin: L. Vestibulum, of uncertain origin: cf. F. Vestibule."}
{"text": "Griswoldville was a factory town with a variety of mills including an armament factory that produced Griswold pistols and other equipment. On November 22, 1864, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's right wing, on their March to the Sea, destroyed the town, then defeated an attack by the Georgia militia. This attack was the last major infantry opposition on the March to the Sea. A 17-acre tract that was the site of the battle has been purchased and preserved; it is managed by Georgia State Parks as an unmanned site. Kennesaw, Georgia | In June 1864, at this historic site and modern day national park, Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston delayed Gen. William T. Sherman's advance toward Atlanta for two weeks at Kennesaw Mountain"}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary - Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often. [from 16th c.] - We rarely go to the theatre. - Rarely do you ever find an eagle this far up the river. - Unusually well; excellently. [from 16th c.] - To a rare degree; very. [from 16th c.] - others speake very honourably of his life and death, and in all other circumstances declare him to have beene a most excellent and rarely virtuous man. - Compare We rarely ever go to the theatre. with We almost never go to the theatre. not occurring at a regular interval - rarely in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911 - rarely in Webster\u2019s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913"}
{"text": "We offer resources for researchers who are interested in learning more about planetary science and the history of aviation and spaceflight. You can find monographs (books), serials, government publications, photographs, motion picture film and video, technical drawings, and more in our Archives, Library, and Regional Planetary Image Facility. The Archives collections span the history of flight from ancient times to the present day and include a wide range of visual and textual materials. Regional Planetary Image Facility This image facility acts as a reference library providing planetary science researchers with access to the extensive collection of image data obtained from planetary missions. Regional Planetary Image Facility > A premier aviation and aerospace history collection, the Library supports research by the Museum's curatorial staff and aviation researchers around the world."}
{"text": "Definition - What does Master/Slave mean? Techopedia explains Master/Slave In mechanical technology, the term can refer to the configuration of motors such as two motors connected to different drives that are acting on the same load; one drive is defined as the master, doing the speed and control of the load, whereas the slave is there to help increase the torque. In pneumatic and hydraulic systems, we also have master cylinders, which feed the pressure and control the slave cylinders. Join thousands of others with our weekly newsletter The 4th Era of IT Infrastructure: Superconverged Systems: Approaches and Benefits of Network Virtualization: Free E-Book: Public Cloud Guide: Free Tool: Virtual Health Monitor: Free 30 Day Trial \u2013 Turbonomic:"}
{"text": "As a part of the Petersburg / Richmond Campaign, the Second Battle of Fair Oaks was fought on October 28th 1864. Ulysses S Grant ordered an assault on Fair Oaks to draw attention from a larger Federal offensive around Petersburg. A combination of Union forces lead by Major General Benjamin Butler\u2019s 10th attacked Confederate defenses along the Darbytown Road, and marched north to Fair Oaks. The Union troops were repulsed my Major General Charles W Field\u2019s Confederate soldiers. The Rebels took some 600 Union soldiers prisoners with another 500 killed or wounded. The Confederates lost only 450. The diversion didn\u2019t work as the Union troops failed to move around the end of the Confederate lines."}
{"text": "Bowditch (25.0\u00b0S, 103.1\u00b0E) is an irregularly-shaped depression NW of Lacus Solitudinis. Inside Bowditch is a \"ring\" that resembles a dirty bathtub. Much like water in a bathtub, this ring is a marker of the highest level of liquid lava within Bowditch. The Bowditch depression filled with lava like many craters on the Moon, and as the lava cooled and solidified, it subsided into the center of the depression. The ring is the remnant from this activity. NAC images give us further evidence of lava cooling, contraction, and subsidence in the mare. We do not know if drainage or contraction during cooling causes lava terraces like Bowditch, but these new images should provide us with more clues. Check out Apollo era images of the Bowditch feature at the Apollo Image of the Week site. View the full LROC NAC frame! Back to Images"}
{"text": "This page is about the phrasal verb fight back Meaning: If you fight back, you do what's needed to win a conflict or a battle after being attacked or threatened.Synonym: retaliate - fight back Tommy just stands there when other kids hit him. He won't fight back. - fight back When people blame the new government for the economic crisis, the president fights back and says his government did not create the problems. Robert fought back when another boy at his school This entry is in the following categories: Contributor: Matt Errey"}
{"text": "Austria's president has apologized for his country's treatment of soldiers who deserted Hitler's army during World War II as traitors. He spoke on Friday while unveiling a memorial honoring those who had fled military duty rather than serve under the Nazi regime. President Heinz Fischer said that labeling the Austrian deserters that way for decades after the conflict is \"something for which one has to apologize and shame himself.\" The grey stone monument, just steps from the presidential offices, is the first of its kind in the Austrian capital. A large \"X'' on its surface stands for the tens of thousands of deserters who were executed under Hitler."}
{"text": "The children\u2019s sermons from mid-November to the end of the year will take us from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Seek Ye First is all about helping us keep our priorities. Tabernacles is a look at what could be considered the first Thanksgiving for the children of Israel. The season of Advent begins with the prophecy of how Jesus will return to earth and will be Coming in Clouds. The story of John the Baptist tells how he would Prepare the Way for the coming of Jesus. As we enter closer to God we are taught to Pray About Everything. Though a little out of place chronologically, the next sermon is the story of the magi in Wise Men Worship Jesus. Then we celebrate the birth of Christ with A Child is Born. The story of Jesus being accidentally left after a feast in Jerusalem is given in Home Alone. Have a grateful Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas! This article was written by Jim"}
{"text": "How many delegates attended the Constitutional Convention? Did you know that the Constitutional Convention is also known as the Philadelphia Convention, the Federal Convention or the Grand Convention at Philadelphia? It took place from May 25 to September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main idea is that the delegates elected George Washington to preside over the Convention. Keep in mind that the states had originally appointed 70 representatives to the Convention. Anyway, some of the appointees did not accept or could not attend. There were only 55 delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention."}
{"text": "Shown giving its tadpole a piggyback ride, this poison dart frog, which may have medical potential, is one of a dozen possible new species encountered during a conservation expedition to Nangaritza, an isolated mountain region of southeastern Ecuador, Conservation International announced June 16, 2009. (See video of the potential new species Scientists hope the discoveries will compel the Ecuadorian government to protect the area, which they say also provides clean water to the local people. Poison dart frogs lay their eggs in the moist forest floor and later carry the tadpoles to water, said Robin Moore, an amphibian expert with the nonprofit organization. --John Roach Photograph by Jessica Deichmann, courtesy Conservation International"}
{"text": "This is a set of two back to school themed interactive books. The first book is What Do You See? This book has students use visual icons to create sentences in a book. The book has a repetitive sentence...\"I see _____ when I go back to school\" that is repeated throughout the 10 pages. Students use a choice of 10 visual icons to complete the sentence on each page. The second book is Back to School Activities. This book also contains a repetitive sentence that is repeated throughout. The sentence is: \"I can ______ at school.\" Students choose from 10 different icons to complete this sentence. Complete, simple directions on how to assemble your interactive books are included in the packet. If you like these books, you may also like: Winter Interactive Books Spring Interactive Books Summer Interactive Books Fall Interactive Books"}
{"text": "Lasted edited by Andrew Munsey, updated on June 14, 2016 at 9:09 pm. Compiled by Congress:Founder:Sterling D. Allan Pure Energy Systems News May 13, 2013 Ronald Ace said his flat-panel \"Solar Traps,\" which can be mounted on rooftops or used in power plants, will shatter barriers that have stymied efforts to make solar energy cheap, clean and reliable. His claimed discoveries, which exist only on paper so far, would represent such a leap that they're sure to draw skepticism. Directory:Solar - index of resources PowerPedia:Solar Energy - Encyclopedic review of history and future Directory:Silicon - more efficient uses, alternatives, methods OS:Solar Ethanol - distiller design Directory:Solar Pavement - black-body absorption of the asphalt There was an error working with the wiki: Code"}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary hopple (plural hopples) - (transitive) To impede by a hopple; to tie the feet of (a horse or a cow) loosely together; to hobble. - (transitive, figuratively) To entangle; to hamper. - (Can we find and add a quotation of Dr. H. More to this entry?)"}
{"text": "In addition to clean water, proper hygiene and sanitation are critical in the fight against Ebola. As part of their response to this crisis, Living Water Sierra Leone is revising its operational strategy to aid the most critical locations first. In the Western Area Rural District, this meant building an institutional sanitation facility at the Waterloo Community Health Center. Previously this hospital did not have an adequate toilet facility to cater for its patients. This was posing a risk to the health of the patients and the staff. This new toilet facility will drastically improve the level of hygiene and sanitation at the health center\u2014aiding further to the prevention and treatment of Ebola and other illnesses. Your help is needed in projects like these. Visit water.cc/ebola to make a donation and see additional updates from our field staff in Sierra Leone and Liberia."}
{"text": "questions about jesus authority and Jesus went into the temple of God, and when he was teaching there, came the chief priests and elders of the Jewish nation and asked: \"by what authority you do these things? and who gives this authority to you ? \" Jesus said to them: \"I'm also going to ask one question to you and if if you give answer to me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. from Where yohanes of baptism? from heaven or from men? \"they discuss between them, and said:\" If when we say from heaven, he would say to us: if so, why you not believe him? but if when we say from human beings, we fear the people, for all hold John as a prophet. \" then they answered Jesus: \"We do not know.\" and jesus also said to them: \"if so, I also do not tell you by what authority I do these things.\""}
{"text": "\u201cOden\u201d is one of ?the traditional Japanese ?foods. Oden is often eaten in winter. It is very popular food for Japanese. We can buy \u201cOden\u201d at a convenience store today, like a fast food.??Although it was originally eaten with dipping miso in Edo era (1603-1868), ?recipe had been changed from that. It needs to be stewed daikon (radish), chikuwa (fish cake), yude-tamago (boiled egg), and other ingredients with soy sauce and broth for a long time. Oden has different flavor by a recipe and is characterized by areas. You can put any ingredients such as pork, carrots, sausages, or tomatoes. I recommend you to try to make your original Oden with your favorite ingredients to find your favorite flavor! Learn Japanese History Learn Japanese Culture"}
{"text": "||This article does not have any sources. (October 2011)| A soundcheck is an activity that takes place a couple hours before a concert. The performer and the sound crew run through a short song to make sure that the sound in the venue is clear and at the right volume and tonal frequencies. Soundchecks are especially important for popular and other musical genres that use heavily-amplified PA systems; having correct sound is very important to the success of such events. A soundcheck remains part art and not all science, however, because the acoustics of a venue often change somewhat once it is filled with an audience. Artists who change their set list during the course of a concert tour often use soundchecks as a rehearsal opportunity to try out new material or revive old material, before possibly introducing such material into the concert proper."}
{"text": "Colorful leaves are the hallmark of fall. Their fleeting beauty often stops us in our tracks. Adults will gaze at the wondrous color palette of nature, while kids will run and jump in the crunchy leaves that have fallen on the ground. Make the most of this time of year, by studying the changing leaves. Custom make your own fall leaves unit study with these links and ideas. Fall Leaves Unit Study - Collect, draw and color leaves. - Try a Leaves Through The Seasons Art Project. - Do a leaf chromatography experiment to learn why leaves change colors. - Create Autumn Leaf Stained Glass. - Make a leaf journal using the leaves you collect and these printables from Kidzone. - Download a Fall Leaves Unit Study from CurrClick.com. - Download these Fall Brick Activities from CurrClick.com. Get outside. Enjoy fall. Learn a little while you are there!"}
{"text": "What is an ECU? ECUs are the lifebloood of modern cars. ECU stands for Engine Control Unit. These are miniature CPUs located inside your cars engine, with sensors that go throughout all of the car. If you go to the full technical brief located here then you can get a much better idea of how these little computers effect your daily commute. Also detailed in the above technical brief you will find a step by step guide on the different levels of autonomous implementation. Currently we find oursives floating somewhere between level 1 and level 2, though BMW is expecting to have vehicles capable of up to level 4 intergration by the end of 2020 Throughout this technical brief there will also be information presented about the expected timeline of implementation, and a detail explanation of the google self driving car and what sensors it utilizes."}
{"text": "ARound the Town is a fun accordion craft activity that will engage your students as they practice rounding to the nearest 10, 100, and 1,000. They will also gain practice solving real world problems involving rounding as they build a town! There are 15 buildings and problems to choose from, so towns may be as big or small as you'd like! Assembly is simple and the accordions fold up neatly into a booklet. Instructions and suggestions for use are included, as well as an answer key. Save 25% by purchasing this resource in a Place Value and Rounding bundle! Place Value and Rounding Bundle I hope you choose to download this product. If you do and find it helpful, please leave a great rating, follow me, and check out the other products in my store. Thank you! ~For personal and single classroom use only.~"}
{"text": "Today\u2019s Tip: Winter Survival Tip When outside in cold weather, especially in a survival situation, always keep your head covered. You can lose 40 to 45 percent of body heat from an unprotected head and even more from the unprotected neck, wrist, and ankles. These areas of the body are good radiators of heat and have very little insulating fat. The brain is very susceptible to cold and can stand the least amount of cooling. Because there is so much blood circulation in the head, most of which is on the surface, you can lose heat quickly if you do not cover your head."}
{"text": "Science activities for 6th graders involve using measurement, hands-on learning and observational skills to build scientific knowledge. Schoolofdragons.com provides a number of age-appropriate and engaging science activities for 6th graders that involve making and testing predictions, chemical reactions and observation of the natural world.Continue Reading An especially engaging chemical reaction experiment featured on schoolofdragons.com includes filling a bottle with yeast and water and then covering the bottle with a balloon. Students can observe the filling of the balloon by the carbon dioxide that is released by the chemical reaction between yeast and water. Sixth graders can also use prediction and observation skills by hypothesizing how many drops of water will fit on the surface of a penny. Using an eyedropper, students can test their hypotheses.Learn more about K-12 Curriculum"}
{"text": "It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978 and is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Surrounded by a thick wall of virgin forest, the Crater creates a natural amphitheatre. Due to the enclosed nature of the Crater it has virtually formed its own ecosystem. Besides the stunning scenery, one of the main attractions of this area is the variety of flora and fauna found in a remarkably compact area all year round. Thus the Crater is able to sustain a vast resident population of game,including elephant,buffalo,hippo,wildebeest,gazelle,monkeys,black rhino,leopard and hyena. The surrounding conservation area is also home to Maasai tribe."}
{"text": "Dialects\u2014Spoken Style, Written Style Lecture no. 18 from the course: The Story of Human Language Taught by Professor John McWhorter | 30 min | Categories: The Great Courses Plus Online Literature & Language Courses We often see the written style of language as how it really \"is\" or \"should be.\" But in fact, writing allows uses of language that are impossible when a language is only a spoken one."}
{"text": "Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 27, 2011 Making hats. Learn to make a knit hat using a round knitting loom. No knitting experience required. This is a fun craft project that anyone can enjoy. Great for children ages 5+. Knitting has never been this easy... or fun."}
{"text": "Meaning of lower class Pronunciation: (l\u014d'ur), [key] - a class of people below the middle class, having the lowest social rank or standing due to low income, lack of skills or education, and the like. - (broadly) working class. Pronunciation: (l\u014d'ur-klas', -kl\u00e4s'), [key] - of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the lower class: lower-class values. - lower class (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "The goal of anger management is to reduce both your emotional feelings and the physiological arousal that anger causes. You can't get rid of, or avoid, the things or the people that enrage you, nor can you change them, but you can learn to control your reactions. Are You Too Angry? There are psychological tests that measure the intensity of angry feelings, how prone to anger you are, and how well you handle it. But chances are good that if you do have a problem with anger, you already know it. If you find yourself acting in ways that seem out of control and frightening, you might need help finding better ways to deal with this emotion. American Psychological Association, 2014."}
{"text": "Spanish proverbs offer insight into Spanish culture, history, and society, and are often used in speech and writing. There is no substitute for knowing them, and if you can use them in yourself, so much the better. Below are all the standard proverbs used in Spanish, along with English translations and explanations. Use the Search Box at left if you cant't navigate your way to what you want. rogar a Dios por santos mas no por tantos enough is as good as a feast. (lit.: ask God for saints and nothing more)"}
{"text": "Daudet, Hisroire de ?emigration (3 vols., Paris,1886-1890and 1904-1905), and La Police et les chouans sous le consulat et l'empire (Paris, 1895); G. This situation opened up to him materials of which he made use in his first and most popular historical work, Histoire de la Vendee et des Chouans, 3 vols., 1806. CHOUANS (a Bas-Breton word signifying screech-owls), the name applied to smugglers and dealers in contraband salt, who rose in insurrection in the west of France at the time of the Revolution and joined the royalists of La Vendee. The Chouans then waged a guerrilla warfare against therepublicans and, sustained by the royalists and from abroad, carried on their assassinations and brigandage with success. After the death of Cottereau, the chief leaders of the Chouans were Georges Cadoudal and a man who went by the name of Jambe d'Argent."}
{"text": "Professor Muhammad Yunus, founder of the Grameen Movement and winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, is responsible for many innovative programs benefiting the rural poor. He taught briefly in the U.S. before returning to Bangladesh, where he joined the Economics Department at Chittagong University. In 1974, Dr. Yunus pioneered the idea of Gram Sarker (village government) as a form of local government based on the participation of rural people. This concept proved successful and was adopted by the Bangladeshi government in 1980. Dr. Yunus has received widespread recognition for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Yunus is also a UN Foundation Board member."}
{"text": "corn, high-yielding cropping systems, yield gaps A corn research trial was conducted at Scandia, KS, during the 2014 growing season. The objective was to study the contribution of different farming systems in developing efficient and high-yielding corn production systems. The experiment had five treatments: farmer practices, comprehensive fertilization, production intensity, ecological intensification, and advanced plus. Farmer practice was the lowest-yielding treatment, and ecological intensification and advanced plus treatment presented similar yields. Balboa, G. R. and Ciampitti, I. A. \"Breaking Corn Yield Barriers: A Cropping Systems Approach,\" Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports:"}
{"text": "PowerPoint with Audio. Part of the Living on Planet Earth series. This presentation includes colorful images and illustrations to explain how plants grow by describing their basic structure. Defines true plants, and the differences between very simple plants that absorb water (moss) and plants that have a \"plumbing system\" of roots, stems and leaves (rose). = Member Site Document"}
{"text": "Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. Random/Candlewick Press 146p. $21.99 ISBN 978-0-7636-6943-0 ms/hs Graphic novel E-BN Hinds produces another high-quality interpretation of Shakespeare\u2019s work in the graphic novel Macbeth. The talented artist set the story in 12th-century Scotland, a compromise between the 11th century of the real Macbeth and Shakespeare\u2019s disregard for historical accuracy. He uses muted gray, green and brown tones masterfully throughout the work to emphasize the darkness of the story. The text is a modified version of the original, but it flows eloquently and key plot points are not lost. Artistic and editorial decisions are noted in several pages at the end of the book. Highly recommended as a supplementary text for classes studying Shakespeare\u2019s work. Summary: Shakespeare\u2019s Macbeth is illustrated in graphic-novel format. Macbeth, Shakespeare --Stephanie Pennucci"}
{"text": "You know that all birds have feathers, beaks, and lay eggs. Now learn about their differences. This program will focus on the forms and functions of feathers, beaks, and eggs of different birds. Students will have the chance to meet one of our feathered friends up close. Two of the most important things in an animal's life are to eat and to avoid being eaten. Discover the survival strategies of different animals. How they eat, how they avoid being eaten, and how they have adapted to their habitats. Includes live animal demonstration. With so many different animals in the world, how do we tell them apart, and how are they all related? Discover the characteristics of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Children will be \"tested\" by classifying the live animal guests."}
{"text": "Also known as: Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that is rare in the United States. However, it is not rare in many other countries. Major symptoms may include unusually high fever, headache, loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain and diarrhea. International travel is an exciting and potentially dangerous endeavor. Travelers will encounter different public health standards and environmental conditions while away from home, and these can lead to illness. If you are going abroad, Providence Traveler's Services can help you plan a safe and healthy trip."}
{"text": "After the fall of France in 1940, the poet George Faludy escaped to Morocco. Walking by the sea, he saw some cliffs high above the shore. They seemed picturesque but inaccessible. An old Arab was passing with his donkey and Faludy turned to him. \u201cHow do you get up there?\u201d he asked, pointing to the cliff. The old man stopped and spat on the ground. \u201cYou can\u2019t get to those cliffs,\u201d he replied, \u201cbecause the accursed French never built a road.\u201d In 1940 Morocco had been a French protectorate for 28 years. The seashore below the cliffs had been inhabited by human beings since the Stone Age. Blaming the French for not building a path in 28 years that the inhabitants hadn\u2019t built throughout the millennia before, summarized the region\u2019s political culture. View original post 718 more words"}
{"text": "As a magnetic field is applied starting from the origin (magnetic field: 0, magnetization: 0), magnetization is eventually saturated. The value at the time of saturation is called the \u201csaturation magnetic flux density\u201d. If the magnetic field is weakened in the opposite direction after saturation, the magnetic field becomes \u201c0\u201d on the vertical axis. The value of this intersection is called the \u201cresidual magnetic flux density\u201d. If the magnetic field is further applied in the opposite direction after the intersection point with the vertical axis, magnetization becomes \u201c0\u201d on the horizontal axis. The value of this intersection is called \u201ccoercive force\u201d. The magnetization curve acquired when a magnetic field is alternately (including the opposite direction) applied to the magnetic body is called a \u201cHysteresis loop\u201d."}
{"text": "As you encroached on ye\u2019s territory, it did so on both fronts, being used for the plural and formal singular. The informal singular was still thou, in those centuries in which English maintained the informal/formal pronoun distintion that many modern European languages still have: tu-vous, du-Sie, t\u00fa-usted, etc. But gradually social change sealed you\u2019s triumph. Using a plural to address a single person was once reserved for the very highborn, but made its way down the social ladder until any social superior was to be addressed with you. It didn\u2019t stop there, though, as vous and Sie did. Instead, having once crowded out ye, you now edged out thou in the early modern period."}
{"text": "Gas Technicians lay pipe for steam and/or gas mains, and are essential for the smooth operation of both electric and gas utilities. Another common job title is Valve and Regulator Repairer. Skills Required for Gas Technicians: - Following the directions of others or written instructions to lay out pipe routes. - Cut pipes to required size and position them for welding or sealing. - Connect pipe pieces and joints using welding equipment, cement or glue. - Cover pipes with earth or other materials. - Find and repair or replace pipes using special magnetic or radio indicators. - Be safe and use safety equipment. Gas Technicians also need to: - Work with little or no supervision. - Be patient and willing to stick it out when things go wrong. - Listen and understand customer needs and how to meet them. - Enjoy working outdoors. - Obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)."}
{"text": "Flames recently engulfed large parts of Fernkloof Nature Reserve, leaving a smoking blackened landscape behind. It is hard to imagine that this is a good thing. But less than two weeks later the Fire Lilies (Cyrtanthus species) were appearing as red splashes against the black. As quickly as they came, they wilted and faded away, not to be seen again until the next fire. The fact is that Fynbos needs fire to renew itself. Fire returns nutrients to the poor soil in the form of ash and allows seeds to germinate and shrubs to re-sprout. A minimum of ten to fifteen years is needed till the next fire to allow the new plants to flower and produce enough seeds for the next cycle of renewal. In Fynbos, life rises phoenix-like from the ashes."}
{"text": "The act or state of declining or sinking. - Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory. - The measure or beat of movement, as in dancing or marching. - A falling inflection of the voice, as at the end of a sentence. - General inflection or modulation of the voice. - Music A progression of chords moving to a harmonic close, point of rest, or sense of resolution."}
{"text": "Letter T. Phoneme Tuh. ABCS. Letter T. Phonemic Awareness. First Sound Fluency This alphabet worksheet is a fun printable for teaching words that begin with the letter T or Tuh. Letter T worksheet includes simple pictures, games, puzzles. Permission is granted to use this file to print one for each student in one class - 20 maximum."}
{"text": "Imagine\u2026 Improved mineral bioavailability Calcium and magnesium are essential minerals in our daily diet. They play a major role in building stronger, denser bones early in life and keeping bones healthy and strong in later years. Furthermore calcium is also important for mineralization of teeth and for muscle contraction, and both minerals are essential for many enzymatic reactions in our bodies. Various studies have shown that consuming inulin or oligofructose increases the absorption of calcium and possibly of magnesium. This can be important in building stronger bones and maintaining bone quality. There are also strong indications that increased mineral absorption can lead to better bone mineralization."}
{"text": "This week we started answering those questions by starting our unit on the water cycle. We learned that precipitation is water that falls from the sky, and it falls in the form of rain, snow, sleet or hail. Once it falls to the earth's surface, precipitation can become runoff, it can be part of a collection (as a puddle or one of our bodies of water), or it can become ground water. Take a look at the videos below. The students in the Bair's Den became water drops and experienced runoff and collection. Ask your child to explain the process to you while you watch! The Bair's Den AM - Runoff and Collection The Bair's Den PM - Runoff and Collection"}
{"text": "by: Trutory \u2022 743 High school mathematics courses according to mathematical formulas have been developed. - Program information Mainly related to mathematics are listed in the definition and the basic equation In Korean - Will be updated Problem solving techniques, and related official is expected to add at a later date. If you have any improvement please contact the following e-mail. (C)Trurory Repository Content Creators Tags: \uc548\ub4dc\ub85c\uc774\ub4dc \ud0ed \uba54\ub274"}
{"text": "This powerpoint is a great wrap up for a rhyming unit. Students will see two pictures and the slide will say \"Do they rhyme?\" Then students will write yes or no (or a smile or sad face) on a white board. After they have a chance to response, the word yes or no will fly onto the screen. There are 8 slides like this. The last 5 slides have 3 pictures and 2 of the pictures are rhyming matches. These slides say which one does not belong. A red X will fly over the picture that does not belong!"}
{"text": "Aloe simii - Indigenous South African Succulent - 10 Seeds Aloe is a genus containing about 400 species of flowering succulent plants. The most common and well known of these is Aloe vera, or \"true aloe\". The genus is native to Africa, and is common in South Africa's Cape Province, the mountains of tropical Africa, and neighbouring areas such as Madagascar, the Arabian peninsula, and the islands of Africa. Stemless solitary plants with bright green more or less upright leaves which are sometimes spotted. Grows to 1.5m tall with a branched inflorescence with pink flowers in summer. USDA Zone - 8 Season to Sow - Spring"}
{"text": "Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (staging) Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) (also known as cervical dysplasia) is the potentailly premalignant stage in the dysplastic changes in the squamous epithelium of the cervix. Grading of CIN is based on the degree of dysplasia seen in a sample of cervical tissue: - similar to condylomata acuminata - nuclear enlargement and hyperchromasia of superficial cells - atypical cells are seen also in the lower layers - increase in nuclear:cytoplasmic ration - loss of polarity - increase in number of mitoses CIN III = stage 0 cervical cancer - entire thickness of epithelium is replaced with atypical cells with no surface differentiation."}
{"text": "Scientific name: Hibiscus coccineus Description and characteristics: Attractive to bees, butterflies, and humming birds. Dies back in winter, but comes back in the spring. : Scarlet (Dark Red). Mid-Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall. Sun to Partial Shade. Likes a lot of water , but will tolerate some drought. In late June of 2014 this plant began blooming."}
{"text": "Here are some easy tips to help you upgrade your childs supplies for high school. more Kids are very likely to come into contact with parasites like lice and worms. Why? Because they tend to forget to wash their hands, and they are more likely to play in the dirt than adults. Some parasitic infections spread quickly in school and child care environments because kids tend to share personal items and work and play in close proximity. As yucky as they seem, parasitic infections are usually harmless and relatively easily treated. But, left untreated, they can lead to more serious infections, weight loss, and more. From head lice to pinworms, the best prevention is to teach kids to avoid getting parasitic infections in the first place. Learn more about how parasites infect kids and what to look for if you suspect a parasitic infection."}
{"text": "Measurement & Geometry Using units of measurement Compare 12- and 24-hour time systems and convert between them. Interpret and use timetables Statistics and Probability Data representation and interpretation Describe and interpret data displays using median, mean and range Learning how to understand and use timetables is an important life skill for students as they become more independent and make choices about sustainable ways to travel. This lesson introduces students to transport timetables; it teaches them how to read and interpret timetable information; and it provides them with the opportunity to experiment with using timetables to plan journeys using public transport services. *ensure the required content areas on the left are expanded when printing."}
{"text": "On her trip to New York, Jo meets this person, a German man with a thick accent. He is a stout, educated, older man who takes care of his two orphaned nephews, Franz and Emil. Because he is a bachelor, he undertakes such domestic tasks as cleaning and darning his own socks. Mr. John Brooke This person is Laurie's tutor. Although Mr. Laurence offers to help this person, the young man refuses, preferring to make his own way without incurring any debt. He takes a job as a clerk and earns a modest living for himself and his new bride. This person is the March family's housekeeper. She is colorful and energetic, and she loves the family dearly. She has been with the family since Mr. and Mrs. March married, and she gave Mrs. March her first cooking lessons. This person is Laurie's... This section contains 808 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "I like the human example better than the general Wikipedia, so here goes the question: We all know water is polar yes? Meaning the Oxygen nucleus attracts the electrons more than the Hydrogen nuclei. So my question being, if you could in theory increase that attraction, make that attraction stronger, enough so that the oxygen has a complete grip on those electrons, and probably enough to repel the Hydrogen protons, what would happen? Would the Hydrogens stay at all costs with it's electrons, or would it simply leave? And then what would the oxygen atom which would be stable wouldn't it? If this seems an obvious question, my defense is that I come from a school where knowing what a proton is, gets you an A."}
{"text": "SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. \u2013 Re-enactors on a wind-swept South Carolina beach have marked the 150th anniversary of a famous Civil War battle that showed the world that black soldiers could fight and later was chronicled in the movie \"Glory.\" The re-enactors representing a black Union regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and others in Confederate butternut-colored uniforms, left wreaths on an island honoring those who died there in the 1863 attack on Battery Wagner. Those present prayed and sang \"The Battle Hymn of the Republic.\" As part of the commemoration off Charleston Harbor, they also fired a three-gun rifle volley in saluting the dead. The 54th was raised in Boston and of the 600 black troops who bravely charged Confederate defending Battery Wagner, 218 were killed, wounded or captured in fierce fighting."}
{"text": "It all begins with the cell \u2013 even in medicine. Biochemists and pharmacologists research new active ingredients, while physicians study specific cell properties and want to make use of the natural potential of stem cells. Cells and cell cultures are being tested in the laboratory to determine everything which could be technically suitable for healing purposes before it comes in contact with the living organism. Professor Joachim Heberle from the Free University of Berlin wants to make the smallest protein structures visible under the microscope. He wants to accomplish this with an infrared microscope, originating in the field of physics. He told COMPAMED.de which technology is behind all this and what he also wants to examine with it in the future."}
{"text": "To conduct English competitions in Schools, invigilate the exams, giving instructions, explaining the rounds, evaluate the answers, and preparing report To conduct training on English language parti time offer Key Skills : english language teacher,english trainer,english teacher,english faculty,english... \u2022 Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to all students in the class; \u2022 Teaching according to the educational needs, abilities and achievement of the individual students and groups of students; \u2022 Adopting and work... Key Skills : english teacher,taeching,education,english faculty,english lecturer,english trainer,english professor The duties and responsibilities of a Teacher shall include the following: \u2022 To teach and educate students according to guidelines provided by the National Curriculum Framework under the overall guidance of the competent educati..."}
{"text": "Pronunciation: [FRUHK-tohs; FROOK-tohs] Also called fruit sugar and levulose, this extremely sweet substance is a natural by-product of fruits and honey. It's more water-soluble than sucrose (with fewer calories). Unlike glucose, it can be used by diabetics. Fructose comes in granulated and syrup forms. Except in the case of some liquids, such as a sauce or beverage, it should not be substituted for regular sugar (sucrose) unless a recipe gives specific substitution. When heated, fructose loses some of its sweetening power. From The Food Lover's Companion, Fourth edition by Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst. Copyright \u00a9 2007, 2001, 1995, 1990 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc."}
{"text": "GANDHI : Rethinking the possibility of Non-violence Prof. Sudhir Chandra, Centre for Social Studies \u2026Gandhi\u2019s anguish was manifold. But it centred around his tragic discovery that the freedom struggle led by him had not been the unique non-violent struggle that he and the whole world had believed it to have been. The discovery forced itself upon him when the country erupted into savage violence on the eve of Independence. Could decades of non-violence, Gandhi wondered, have produced such savagery? \u2018No,\u2019 was his categorical answer. Whence, then, had the savagery come? Gandhi came up with an answer that has left academic wisdom as well as popular memory untouched. But it is an answer that necessitates a radical re-examination of what Gandhi is believed to have achieved and, consequently, of his potential as a continuing historical presence. READ FULL ARTICLE\u2026"}
{"text": "In classical antiquity, the cornucopia (from Latin cornu copiae) or horn of plenty was a symbol of abundance and nourishment. It\u2019s commonly depicted as a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers or nuts. The cornucopia became the attribute of several Greek and Roman deities, particularly those associated with the harvest, prosperity, or spiritual abundance, like the personifications of Earth, Terra or Gaia. The Cornucopia is a symbol of fertility, fortune, and abundance for all. But why Foundation Media? Gaia philosophy, the concept that living organisms will improve their environment."}
{"text": "Addition and Subtractions Sorts These fun cut-and-paste worksheets are a simple and great way for students to practice! These 36 fun and engaging worksheets will help your students practice simple addition and subtractions with numbers up to twenty. Each page features graphic organizer - and students have to sort the number problems to match the answers shown (3 or 4 on each page). These activities are very simple activity to prepare for your class and is so much more than just a worksheet! Please follow us here at TpT and find more of our original 'cut and paste' worksheets throughout our store categories. Visit our blog at"}
{"text": "The VS-300, the world's first functioning helicopter, was invented by Igor Sikorsky. The patent was granted to Sikorsky on March 19, 1935, following his initial application on June 27, 1931.Continue Reading It was constructed by the Vought-Sikorsky Aircraft Division of the United Aircraft Corporation, and successfully piloted by the inventor himself on May 13, 1940, following an initial tethered test of only a few seconds in September of the previous year. Following its successful free flight, the VS-300 became the standard for helicopter manufacture around the world. Earlier versions of the helicopter, all unsuccessful, had included Thomas Edison's, which had a volatile gun cotton-powered engine, and Louis Charles Breguet's Gyroplane #1, which was likened to a bunch of windmills lashed together.Learn more about Inventions"}
{"text": "Statistics And Its Limitations - 825 Words What Is Statistics? Statistics is the science of learning from data, and of measuring, controlling, and communicating uncertainty; and it thereby provides the navigation essential for controlling the course of scientific and societal advances Statisticians apply statistical thinking and methods to a wide variety of scientific, social, and business endeavors in such areas as astronomy, biology, education, economics, engineering, genetics, marketing, medicine, psychology, public health,... 825 Words | 3 Pages"}
{"text": "Even when prevention efforts are made, sometimes a disease is unavoidable. Some reasons include evolution of drug-resistant strains of a disease; changes in a person\u2019s environment; increased travel; inappropriate use of prescription drugs; a weakened immune system; and lack of attention to proper personal hygiene. - HIV/AIDS and related opportunistic infections - Community acquired and hospital acquired bacterial infections - Infections in immunocompromised patients, including those with (1) hematological and organ related malignancies, (2) stem cell or organ transplants and (3) congenital immunodeficiency disease states - Herpes virus infections - Hepatitis virus infections - Mycobacterial infections, including TB, drug-resistant TB and non-TB mycobacterial (NTM) diseases - Fungal infections"}
{"text": "Unformatted text preview: The %angle between all adjacent curves must be equal and the rotation should %be performed around the origin in the xy plane (2-D rotation). The %scale used on the x and y axes should be equal to each other. All your %curves should be blue and solid. This function has no outputs, it only %produces a plot (and possibly some mild enjoyment). %usage: rotLineCircle(u,v,num); hold on; for x = 1:num... View Full Document This note was uploaded on 10/21/2010 for the course CS 1371 taught by Professor Stallworth during the Spring '08 term at Georgia Tech. - Spring '08"}
{"text": "\"The Packet Lady\" is proud to present this Instructional Sequence & Close Read Packet on Abraham Lincoln's \"The Gettysburg Address.\" This Common Core aligned Packet is perfect if you are a teacher or homeschooling parent who just wants to print out the packet and go! Included is a detailed Instructional Sequence (lesson plan), a PowerPoint on Lincoln, a copy of the \"Gettysburg Address,\" and easy to read & understand forms on focusing, defining & clarifying words & phrases, brainstorming, and both self-check & teacher friendly writing rubrics for a 5 paragraph essay. This Packet has it all! Save yourself HOURS of time, and just print it out! Everything you need for a quality, thoughtful lesson is right here! Thanks for visiting!"}
{"text": "Question:What is Laser optoacoustic imaging and is it used in the diagnosis of breast cancer? Answer: Laser optoacoustic imaging is an experimental technique to try to use higher frequency sound waves to show the extent of the tumor. I would say that that's still experimental and something on the drawing board. I do think there's going to be important research in the whole area of breast imaging, because as we move away from more radical surgery, it's going to be important that we know the true extent of the tumor. And so breast imaging is where that technology will lie, to help guide us to do minimal invasive approaches. Previous: What Is a Ductoscopy?"}
{"text": "Most fascinating is a feature that would make any journalist tremble. Tuyuca requires verb-endings on statements to show how the speaker knows something. Diga ape-wi means that \u201cthe boy played soccer (I know because I saw him)\u201d, while diga ape-hiyi means \u201cthe boy played soccer (I assume)\u201d. English can provide such information, but for Tuyuca that is an obligatory ending on the verb. Evidential languages force speakers to think hard about how they learned what they say they know.I wonder what would have resulted if Socrates had spoken Tuyuca.... More here. Saturday, March 20, 2010 Barking Up the Wrong Tree cites a firewalled Economist article on difficult languages. I like this feature of Tuyuca, the language spoken by the 500-1000 Tuyuca people who reside in the Colombian and Brazilian Amazonas."}
{"text": "Description: Students' will use the transported particle size to water velocity chart on page 6 in their E.S.R.T.'s to complete the worksheet. Keywords: using, particle, size, water, velocity, chart, students, transported, page, esrt, complete, worksheet Created by: Larry Millson Added: 2010-12-03 Earth Science (Landscapes) Views: 1716 File: Be sure you have an application to open this file type before downloading. Click here for more information. The continued strength of this site depends on teacher contributions. Please help make this site stronger by submitting a file today. Submitting is easy, simply click here to get started. Thanks! For classroom use under a: Creative Commons License"}
{"text": "What is 'Limbo' about? Limbo - a west Indian dance The poem chronicles the exportation of slaves from West Africa to the West Indies Describes slaves being transported on a ship. Explores ideas of hope and despair - Enjambment - lack of punctuation could reflect the never ending voyage or the tides of the sea, or the flowing rhythm of the dance - Repetition - Could represent the repetitive nature of their journey, the chant and rhythm of the dance or to emphasise the slaves are in a state of Limbo. - Monosyllabic Words - Provides rhythm, sounds harsh, reflects\u2026"}
{"text": "Thank you for the opportunity to help you with your question! I am assuming that you want to write an equation given the slope and a point on the line? You can use slope-intercept form y = mx + b, where m is your slope and b is your y-intercept. First find your slope if you need to using your change in y/change in x. When you have the slope and the point given, substitute the slope and the solution into the slope intercept formula and solve for b. Once you have \"b\", you can write the equation by substituting in the slope and the b in the y=mx+b formula. Please let me know if you need any clarification. I'm always happy to answer your questions. Nov 25th, 2015 Did you know? You can earn $20 for every friend you invite to Studypool!"}
{"text": "Western and Central Africa Eastern and Southern Africa Eastern Europe and Central Asia Available in English, French and Spanish. This technical paper focuses on the effect of climate change on global coffee production, with particular reference to small coffee producers in developing and least developed countries. It highlights the possible effects of climate change on quality, yield, pests and diseases, and irrigation; considers potential areas of intervention, and looks at short-term solutions and long-term strategies to make coffee producers better prepared. It also discusses the issue of carbon credits, and provides examples of individual initiatives to reduce product carbon footprint; lists ongoing initiatives and information sources that may assist coffee growers. Publication Date: 11 Jan. 2010"}
{"text": "According to Plato, Beauty was an idea or Form of which beautiful things were consequence. Beauty by comparison begins in the domain of intelligible objects, since there is a Form of beauty. The most important question is: what do all of these beautiful things have in common?. To know that is to know Beauty. The Theory of Forms maintains that two distinct levels of reality exist: the visible world of sights and sounds that we inhabit and the intelligible world of Forms that stands above the visible world and gives it being. For example, Plato maintains that in addition to being able to identify a beautiful person or a beautiful painting, we also have a general conception of Beauty itself, and we are able to identify the beauty in a person or a painting only because we have this conception of Beauty in the abstract\u2026 View original post 2,133 more words"}
{"text": "(Preparation: Cut out the bottom of a shoe box, resulting in a cardboard box that can bend at the corners.) I introduce the square, rectangle, parallelogram, rhombus, trapezoid at the chalkboard, noting the properties of the sides and the angles. To summarize the lesson, I hold the shoebox in front of the class and say: \"If you bend a rectangle like Gumby, what quadrilateral do you get?\" (parallelogram). Bending the shoe box demonstrates the change in angles, and the fact the length of the sides have not changed. I then ask: \"If you bend a square like Gumby, what quadrilateral do you get?\" The whole thing sounds silly -and that is exactly why my students remember it so well!"}
{"text": "700 Journals and 15,000,000 Readers Each Journal is getting 25,000+ ReadersThis Readership is 10 times more when compared to other Subscription Journals (Source: Google Analytics) Research Article Open Access The gastrointestinal tract infection known as Pseudomembranous Colitis caused by bacteria Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). The massive overpopulation of C. difficile can result in conditions ranging from mildly debilitating antibiotic associated diarrhoea to life-threatening toxic mega-colon. This study will examine whether having Vancomycin as part of the antibiotic treatment regimen for various types of sepsis leads to a decreased incidence of antibiotic induced pseudomembranous colitis formation when compared to other antibiotic treatments alone without Vancomycin. Colitis, Bacteria, Antibiotics, Vancomycin"}
{"text": "Posted 5 years ago Hubley toys appeared in 1909 and were made of cast-iron. Starting around 1940, the company shifted to diecast zinc alloy molding Automobiles, trucks and airplanes later became Hubley's main focus. Several steps were involved in Hubley's casting process. Wood form carvings were used. After pouring the molten metals and the rough edges were smoothed out, painters applied a base coat to cast figure toys. Colorists would use a variety of hues highlighting important details. This is Hubley's #5 Racer 2-457. The driver is missing, (however I'm on a fishing expedition to get one). These are BIG toys, about 7 inches long and heavy. They feel substantial in your hand."}
{"text": "Fantastic, high grade, double species example of these devonian trilobites. Fantastic well detailed examples. All trilobites are complete. Comes with a display stand and a species/locality label. Found:- Hamar l\u201dAghdad Limestones, Middle Devonian, Jorf, Djebel Issoumour Area, Atlas Mountains, Morocco, North Western Africa. Age:- 400 Million Years Old. Size of trilobites = 3.2 cm and 2.3 cm long. Overall Size = 7.6 cm (3 inches) wide by 6.4 cm (2.5 inches) high."}
{"text": "Minerals are found everywhere in our daily lives. This poster depicts numerous items found throughout a home, and the mineral(s) or mineral resources used in the ingredients of, or construction/manufacturing of those items. Designed for K-8 Teachers this poster can be scaled and is printable at 36\" x 60\" and legible at 11\" x 17\" in size. Additional publication details USGS Numbered Series Minerals in our environment U.S. Geological Survey Geology, Minerals, Energy and Geophysics Science Center"}
{"text": "3,422 ancient Carthaginian coins discovered off of Sicily Italian archaeologists have retrieved a sunken treasure of 3,422 ancient bronze coins in the small Sicilian island of Pantelleria, they announced today. Discovered by chance during a survey to create an underwater archaeological itinerary,the coins have been dated between 264 and 241 BC. At that time, Pantelleria, which lies about 70 miles southwest of Sicily, in the middle of the Sicily Strait, became a bone of contention between the Romans and Carthaginians.Rome captured the small Mediterranean island in the First Punic War in 255 BC, but lost it a year later. In 217 BC, in the Second Punic War, Rome finally regained the island, and even celebrated the event with commemorative coins and a holiday."}
{"text": "|Nevada Historical Marker #152| \"Situated between Black Rock Desert on the east and Smoke Creek Desert on the west, the townsite of Gerlach lies in country long occupied by prehistoric man. John C. Fremont traveled through Northern Paiute Indian lands, when he camped here in 1843 and named \"Boiling Spring\" 1/4 mile north of town. This is also emigrant country; the Noble Road left the Applegate-Lassen Trail at Black Rock Springs, went past this site and southward through Smoke Creek Desert toward Susanville. The town was established when the Western Pacific Railroad was constructed in Nevada 1905-1909. It still functions as a railroad division headquarters. [S.R. 447 in Gerlach (Washoe)]\""}
{"text": "Extensive photo-based learning kits provide decorations and visual materials, flashcards, puzzles and games for use in your classroom centers and small-group time. Designed to help younger children develop necessary language and cognitive skills, as well as fine motor dexterity and even social skills! This vehicle themed classroom kit is a great way to introduce kids to different modes of transportation. |Vehicles Posters (14 Posters)||Lang-O-Learn Vehicles Flash Card set (20 Cards)| |Vehicles Photographic Memory Game (50 Cards)||Transportation Bingo (36 Players' Cards)|"}
{"text": "Definition: To focus on an issue. Example: Let's drill down on that process. Usage of \"Drill Down\" by Country Words Related to Drill Down Do The Needful Don't Try to Boil the Ocean Details About Drill Down Page Last Updated: October 05, 2015"}
{"text": "It is a technology which is used to measure the expression levels of large numbers of genotype multiple regions of a genome or genes simultaneously. microarray technology may be defined as a high-throughput and versatile technology used for parallel gene expression analysis for thousands of genes of known and unknown function, or DNA homology analysis for detecting polymorphisms and mutations in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomic DNA. Related Journals of Microarray Technologies Microarrays-Open Access Journal, Microarray Technology All Published work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Copyright \u00a9 2017 All rights reserved. iMedPub Last revised : June 27, 2017"}
{"text": "Unformatted text preview: And, finally, how can the overlaps in time and space of different species or subspecies of Homo be seen as evidence for or against species in the human fossil record? This question requires you to synthesize much of the information for the ENTIRE course in its answer. Try to think of EVERYTHING you have learned in your answer rather than just the last few weeks \u2013 That is discuss evolution and evolutionary patterns, races and subspecies, and the four forces of evolution... View Full Document This note was uploaded on 09/08/2010 for the course ANTH 12 at San Jose State."}
{"text": "From Anglo-Norman resurrectiun, from Old French resurrection (French: r\u00e9surrection), from Late Latin resurrectionem (accusative of resurrecti\u014d) from Latin resurg\u014d (\u201cI rise again\u201d), from re- (\u201cagain\u201d), + surg\u014d (\u201cI rise\u201d). - The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again. - (Christianity) The Resurrection: The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. the act of arising from the dead Christianity: the Resurrection"}
{"text": "Once upon a time, transferring just a few kilobytes of data between computers in different locations was considered near science fiction fantasy, or at least a cutting edge military computer science experiment. As our technology has evolved, the transfer of data has underpinned the backbone of our society. Let\u2019s not forget then that those little boxes we call modems, routers and switches were all born from a need to connect teletype machines together, transferring information at a stunningly slow 25 bits per second. At that rate, this post might take as long as 12 days to completely download. In their quest to fully appreciate the invention of the modem, our friends at Broadband Choices prepared this spiffy infographic on the history of the modem. Click the infographic to view the full size version Charting the history of the internet 1MB at a time, infographic by BroadbandChoices."}
{"text": "This article starts out with basic LED arrays and controlling them with an Arduino. Then it gets into the more complex stuff, like controlling the array with a computer. Finally, he explains how to use a web-cam and Processing to convert the video signal into an 8X8 LED matrix. All the source code and schematics are available to download on the site. The final one is a question from Ray. The Processing program takes input from a webcam through the use of JMyron. The camera image is down-sampled to 8\u00c3\u20148 with black and white information only. Each 8\u00c3\u20148 frame is sent to the Arduino board to display in the LED panel. The image hardly resembles the original but in itself looks quite nice. Read more about an Arduino with 8\u00c3\u20148 LED Matrix"}
{"text": "How does the word sound? History of this Word \"osteo\" is from \"osteon\" (bone) spoken by people of Greece starting about 1000 B.C. A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that \"bone\" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words. Examples of how the word is used |All men and women face the risk of osteoporosis in their lifetime.| |After one session with the osteopath, where she applied gentle jaw manipulation, the grinding stopped|"}
{"text": "Primary Care means all of the health or social care services that you can find in your community, outside of a hospital setting. This includes G.P.s, Public Health Nurses, H.S.E. Psychology, Counselling in Primary Care, and a range of other services provided through your local health centre. A Primary Care Team is a team of health professionals who work closely together to meet the needs of the people living in the community. They provide a single point of contact to the health system. The Primary Care Team members also link with other community based services - such as H.S.E. mental health services - to ensure all your health and social needs are supported. The HSE.ie online service finder lists health centres nationwide. You can find Primary Care services within these centres."}
{"text": "In 1909, Edward Titchener, a psychologist, translated the German word Einf\u00fchlung, meaning \u201cfeeling into,\u201d into English. The word he created was Empathy. Empathy can be defined as a person\u2019s ability to share the emotions of another person or sentient being. It enables us to share the experiences others have in this life. Empathy is routinely confused with sympathy, pity, and compassion, which are reactions to the plights of others. Pity is the feeling of discomfort at the distress of another sentient being and has serious condescending implications. Sympathy is defined as feeling concern or care for others. Sympathy does not involve shared emotions the way that empathy does. You can\u2019t sympathize with a dove that has a broken wing, but you can empathize with it."}
{"text": "29 March 2014 Gross domestic product (GDP) GDP is the money value of final goods and services produced within the domestic territory of the country during a given period of time, a quarter or a year. GDP is the output produced within a country\u2019s borders regardless of whether it is produced by the country\u2019s factors or not. GDP in open economy GDP= C + I + G + (X-M) GDP in closed economy GDP= C + I + G GDP (factor cost) = GDP (market price) \u2013 indirect taxes + subsidies. GDP (market prices) = GDP (factor cost) + indirect taxes \u2013 subsidies."}
{"text": "1.Read both attached reports in detail (special issues) 2.Come up with 3 scientific areas of interests to you that also has relevance to the PINE study. 3.Write 1 page on each topic, single spaced. 0.5 margins Please outline 4 sections for each topic: -Introduction of the General Topic and its importance. -What we know (existing literature: summarize prevalence, risk/protective factors, consequences, intervention and etc). -What we don\u2019t know but need to know. (gaps in the field). -How can PINE study answer these questions and how do you propose to do that."}
{"text": "- Full text PDF available (2) The landscape of medical education is changing as students embrace the accessibility and interactivity of e-learning. Virtual patients are e-learning resources that may be used to advance microbiology education. Although the development of virtual patients has been widely considered, here we aim to provide a coherent approach for clinical educators. BACKGROUND The use and integration of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) resources in medical education has attracted considerable commentary and support. \"Virtual Patients\" are one such resource. Whilst evidence exists supporting the benefits of these resources, there has not been specific consideration of their implications for teaching microbiology; nor\u2026 (More)"}
{"text": "The article is devoted to the etymology and reconstruction of some Slavic dialect words (Czech 'baliga', Kashub. 'guldra', R. 'bagan', 'cheriabat', Old-Bulg. 'usma'). The analysis of these allows the reconstruction of Old Slavonic lexical units that have manifestly a dialect specifics. Financed by the National Centre for Research and Development under grant No. SP/I/1/77065/10 by the strategic scientific research and experimental development program: SYNAT - \u201cInterdisciplinary System for Interactive Scientific and Scientific-Technical Information\u201d."}
{"text": "Family History and Genealogy Resources by Surname Tichbourne Surname Origin Anciently At Itchen-bourne, that is, a person settled at the head of a fountain of the river Itchen. The river Itchen is in Southampton county, England. At the head of the river, near Alresford, the first ancestor of this family resided, long before the Conquest. Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857. Tichbourne Surname Meaning and Family Facts There is more to Tichbourne family history than the origin of your surname: A Tichbourne Family History Thought: 'If man cares not for his roots, then how can he care for his branches?' --Doyle M Davis"}
{"text": "Ceroxylon quindiuense wax palm is the national tree of Colombia. It only grows in high altitudes in Cocora Valley and it is the tallest monocot plant in the world. Naturally, Ceroxylon quindiuense is a palm that grows on the highest altitudes. Cocora is the only place of its growth. A tree can reach the height of 50 meters, and can live up to 120 years. The total area of the valley is more than sixty thousand square kilometers, and has an altitude between 1800 and 2400 meters. The regular felling of trees by indigenous people reduced drastically the number of palms, which forced the government to provide protection for the trees."}
{"text": "The technical definition of biodiesel is a fuel suitable for use in compression ignition (diesel) engines that is comprised of fatty acid monoalkyl esters derived from biologically produced oils or fats including vegetable oils, animal fats and microalgal oils. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel which can be made using a simple chemical process from waste vegetable oil. It can be used directly in any diesel engine, either neat or mixed in any ratio with petroleum diesel. It is a green fuel, does not contribute to the carbon dioxide (CO2) burden and produces drastically reduced engine emissions. It is non-toxic and biodegradable. Biodiesel has a much higher lubricity than petroleum diesel and its use can prolong engine life"}
{"text": "A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan today (April 7) just 21 miles (34 km) from the epicenter of the massive 9.0 one that struck on March 11. Aftershocks are caused by stress changes in the faults near a large earthquake. \"When an earthquake happens, it changes the stress in the vicinity around it, and if there are other faults nearby, this increase in stress can trigger them and produce more earthquakes. In other places, it relaxes the crust and puts earthquakes off,\" U.S. Geological Survey earthquake geologist David Schwartz told Life's Little Mysteries. Here's how the March 11 quake and first aftershock changed the stress level in the region. - When Will the Aftershocks In Japan End? - Japan's Explosive Geology Explained - Bogus Claim: Japan Earthquake Won't Trigger California Quake"}
{"text": "A research team in the Mayo Clinic and University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discovered that measles virus could be altered to infect tumor cells, and thereby treat cancer! They came to this conclusion after finding novel data on how measles virus enters cells. Two proteins - attachment protein and fusion protein - on the envelope of the helical virus binds to the host and allows fusion with the hosts' cell membrane, respectively. They found that the flexibility of the attachment protein was necessary to initiate cell fusion. The flexibility refers to the ability of the attachment protein's heads to twist to allow entry into cells. Successful twisting and entry allows the virus to infect cells. Thus, the researchers are now doing experiments by mutating measles virus envelope proteins to specifically infect tumor cells in cancer."}
{"text": "The theory that all cells of an organism contain an equivalent complement of genetic information. Genomic equivalence has been confirmed for most cells, but exceptions occur in some animal cells where loss, gain, or rearrangement of nuclear DNA has been observed. Examples of such exceptions include chromatin diminution (q.v.) in somatic cells of some nematodes, selective amplification of rRNA genes in Xenopus oocytes, and DNA excision and rearrangement during mammalian lymphocyte maturation that result in the generation of antibody diversity. See gene amplification, immunoglobulin genes. Subjects: Genetics and Genomics."}
{"text": "Range managers have long known that overgrazing changes the plant composition of pastures. As a result, plant species are referred to as increasers, decreasers or invaders. This is a reference to their reaction to years of overgrazing (generally by cattle as opposed to sheep). By knowing how a few common species react to grazing and monitoring their abundance in pastures, managers can improve forage quality, quantity and, consequently, profits,\" says Chuck Lura, rangeland specialist at North Dakota State University\u2019s Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter. Powered by Qumana"}
{"text": "Blogging can be considered as an essential tool for English as it helps articulate what we are not able to talk about in class. In class, the students may not always be able to share their writing pieces or what they are thinking about, having these blogs provides a chance to the kids to express their thoughts and share their opinions on what they are learning and/or experiencing in their lives. Blogging gives us a chance to convey our ideas and show how our ways of learning have affected us and helped us improve on our general skills. If you are an introvert or a shy student, blogging helps to communicate what you feel uncomfortable saying in class. Overall, I think that blogging is a very helpful tool in English class and personally, I feel that by blogging about the things we are learning in class helps us get a deeper insight and improves our understanding on the topic."}
{"text": "Congenital nevi are moles that are present at birth. These birthmarks have a slightly increased risk of becoming skin cancer depending on their size. Larger congenital nevi have a greater risk of developing skin cancer than do smaller congenital nevi. All congenital nevi should be examined by a health care provider and any change in the birthmark should be reported. If a dermatologist believes a mole needs to be evaluated further or removed entirely, he or she will either remove the entire mole, or first take just a small tissue sample of the mole to examine thin sections of the tissue under a microscope (a biopsy). This is a simple procedure. (If the dermatologist thinks the mole might be cancerous, cutting through the mole will not cause the cancer to spread.) Read more about moles, freckles, and skin tags. Slideshow: Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Birthmarks"}
{"text": "A dedicated Detroit firefighter spent the day educating our students on arson awareness. He explained the dangers of fire and shared important safety tips in case of our house fire. He displayed a smoke alarm and taught the students the importance of having working smoke alarms throughout the house and encouraged them to check and replace the batteries at least twice a year. He also explained how to check the heat of a door with the back of their hands and how to stay low to the ground under smoke. He encouraged students who stay on the second floor or higher to hang something \u2013 anything , out of a window so the firefighters will know immediately you\u2019re in there and need rescuing. The presentation ended with a few students having the opportunity to try on equipment and literally walk in the shoes of a firefighter."}
{"text": "Dilution in turbulent buoyant jets is caused by entrainment of surrounding ambient material into the discharge plume. In this region, the initial jet characteristics of momentum flux, buoyancy flux, and outfall geometry influence jet trajectory and mixing. Entrainment is a turbulent process caused by shear stress between the discharge flow and surrounding ambient fluid. The effluent discharge plume is referred to simply referred to as the \"flow\". A discharge with no buoyancy is referred to as a \"nonbuoyant jet\" or \"pure jet\". A release of buoyancy only (no initial momentum) is called a \"pure plume\". A discharge with both momentum and buoyancy is call a \"buoyant jet\" or \"forced plume\". Positively buoyant flows are defined where the buoyancy force acts vertically upwards against the gravity force; negative buoyancy is defined as acting downwards in the direction of the gravity force."}
{"text": "A Division (\u65b9, Fang) was the equivalent of an army under a general. Yellow Turban leader Zhang Jue had set up 36 Divisions prior to his attack on the Han in 184 A.D. There are two sorts of Divisions; Large Divisions and Small Divisions. It is known that Ma Yuanyi commanded a Large Division. A Large Division (d\u00e0 f\u0101ng, \u5927\u65b9) had 10.000+ men A Small Division (xi\u01ceo f\u0101ng, \u5c0f\u65b9) had 6.000 or 7.000 men - Historian Maspero translates the terms for leaders as Magicians and Regional Leaders. - Paul Michaud and Howard S. Levy translate qu-shuai (\u6e20\u5e25) as 'great leaders', which is incorrect."}
{"text": "How it Spreads The mite is transferred from bee to bee in the hive, and then from colony to colony when a bee drifts, robs from another hive or swarms - this accounts for short distance spreading of Varroa. Larger distance spreading is caused by infested colonies being transported around by beekeepers or commercial keepers who move their bees long distances seeking flowering crops. What to Look Out for! Most of the bees live to emerge from the cell despite being attacked in the cell as it matures, but some do die during its pupal-stage. The bee has a shorter life span and is often weak and suffers weight loss. Another sign on an emerged bee is shrunken or deformed wings, reduced resistance to infections and finally patches of neglected or dead brood. Bees with deformed wings To continue to Page 3, please click here..."}
{"text": "Need an idea to introduce light to students in your classroom or their parents at an open house or after school meeting? I\u2019ve collected a few for you to consider. |From the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco Exploratorium Science Snacks are fun activities in many areas of science. They have suggestions for family friendly science activities you might suggest for your families. Science Clips at the BBC are great although they\u2019re not being updated so check them out soon! You might make these available on a laptop to share with families at your event. Do you have other quick demonstrations you use when you are teaching light to students or their families? Please share my blog information with your colleagues who might benefit from suggestions for teaching science in an elementary classroom!"}
{"text": "Schmack BioEnergy designed an incredible methane-powered sewage plant for Akron, Ohio, that is saving that city 15% in electrical costs. \u201cAkron\u2019s methane-powered sewage plant is the only system of its kind in the United States. But other cities, including Solon and Canton, now are looking to follow Akron\u2019s lead. Use of this biological process to create energy from waste should gain momentum within the next five to 10 years, predicted Jim Currie of Ohio State University. That\u2019s because conventional ways of disposing of waste are becoming too expensive and our appetite for new fuel sources is increasing, said Currie, program director of BioHio at OSU\u2019s Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster. \u201cThe hurdle is showing people how well the system works,\u201d Currie said.\u201d Director, Sustainable Business Initiative"}
{"text": "In an ideal situation? Nothing \u2013 learning goes on because students are curious about their physical and social environment and want to keep on interacting with it. Of course we don\u2019t call it formally \u201clearning\u201d when they are exploring the shores, forests, parks, malls or streets of their hometown or holiday destination. We call it free time or vacation. Yet, if your students have learned how appropriate and important the question Why? is, they will make the most of their free time as well and keep on learning while wondering and reflecting upon the things they notice She mentions that current education systems have been killing curiosity and notes the importance of detaching learning from school."}
{"text": "Chincoteague ponies, origin unknown. In 1835, the first written description of \"pony penning\" appeared, though the practice of rounding up livestock on the island existed for many years before that. Initially, unclaimed animals were marked for ownership by groups of settlers. By 1885, the event had become a festival day, and two days of horse and sheep roundups were held on Assateague and Chincoteague Islands. These photos capture something of the beautiful spirit of these unique horses. One of the buy-backs breaks free. A mare grazes 2 or 3 miles north of the Assateauge Lighthouse. One of the more popular fellows on Assateague Island."}
{"text": "Note: the \u00abZ\u00bb form appears over two-page spreads for many articles. Ad or Article?: Pass out a variety of print materials to students. The \u00abZ\u00bb Form: select any of the ads to demonstrate how eyes track over an ad. Create an Ad Campaign: Ask students to create an ad campaign for the school that encourages student activities rather than shopping. Register Now for FREESubscriber Benefits Register Now! Do it now to get all this: Access to Interactive Digital Editions Online Archives of Past Lessons & Teachers\u2019 Guides Interactive Teacher Community Not Yet A Subscriber?"}
{"text": "Sylhet Division is one of seven divisions in Bangladesh. - Sylhet - the capital of the division - Srimangal - the centre of the country's tea growing industry - Tamabil - the border town for crossings to Dawki in India - Haor Basin - Madhabpur Lake - Manipuri Dance - \"Manipuri Lalit Kola Academy\", ShibBazar, Madhabpur. During the Pakistan period, Sylhet Division was a district under the same name and was part of Chittagong Division then as one of four divisions of East Pakistan. Bengali is the most widely spoken language, although many people speak English in the larger towns and cities. Sylheti is a related, but distinct language from Bengali and is also widely spoken in the Sylhet Division."}
{"text": "Snowy owl enjoys the sunshine near Horseneck Beach, MA. Some interesting Snowy Owl Facts: - The Snowy is the largest North American owl. - They have a wing span of 54-66\u2033. - Only their face is pure white. - They can\u2019t move their eyes, but they can spin their head 270 degrees. - Their face, beak, legs,and feet are covered with a fine fur like feather. - They eat voles, lemmings, and other small rodents, as well as other birds. - The MA Audubon has been working to protect Snowy Owls in North America. - Norman Smith has been studying them since 1981 and you can read more about him by visiting MA Audobon\u2019s web site by pasting this into your browser:"}
{"text": "Definition of 'articles' Example sentences containing 'articles' FINAL RESORT (2004) But the police might see things differently when they find certain articles of Miss Lillian's hidden in your car.AMAGANSETT (2004) RESCUING ROSE (2004) Trends of 'articles' View usage over: Definition of articles from the Collins English Dictionary Why every generation is at risk We take a look at the etymology behind the word 'election' in the run-up to the UK General Election in June Language expert Ian Brookes looks at the word 'election' and its origins. Join the Collins community All the latest wordy news, linguistic insights, offers and competitions every month."}
{"text": "A Rule is any statement of a Standard on how to write or carry out some part of a Systems-Engineering or business Process. Concept Number: *333 English Master: Rule Synonyms, Variations & Acronyms: none Figure*333: Rules as Standards. Some of the different types of Specification-Rules are shown. This Concept entered by Adore. Table of contents:"}
{"text": "Shacklewell became the home of Sir John Heron, a senior financial adviser to the first two Tudor monarchs; his house (demolished after 1743) stood north of Shacklewell Green, between today\u2019s Perch, April and Seal Streets. One of a number of the Tudor establishment with a home in Hackney, Heron used his wealth to renovate Hackney\u2019s St. Augustine\u2019s Church, at the behest of his governmental colleague, Christopher Urswick, whose own service to the Tudor dynasty was rewarded with the Rectory of Hackney. Sir John\u2019s son, Giles, married Thomas More\u2019s daughter Cecily. Like his father-in-law, he lost his head in 1540 for refusing to accept Henry VIII\u2019s religious changes. The family home was sold to the Rowes, who produced two Lord Mayors of London and a regicide. In 1685 it was bought by the Dutch Tyssen family. As they came to own most of Hackney, it was known as the \u2018Manor House.\u2019"}
{"text": "Pont de les Ferreres or Devil's Bridge Aqueduct Date of construction is uncertain, some believe that it was built during the era of Augustus.Restored during the reign of caliph Abd-el Rahman III and in the 18th century. Known as the Puente del Diablo, because a legend depicts that it was built by the Devil after winning a bet in which a fair lady bet her soul.Originally 25 kms in length, now 217 m and 27 m high. - Bouw: Aqueduct - Artistieke periode: Classical-Roman - Historische periode: Romanisation (A.D.)"}
{"text": "Canadians are people from Canada. Canada is part of the British Commonwealth. Canadians are also democrats and British Canadians are loyal to the British Queen as a Constitutional Monarch. French Canadians may speak French as a first language and are less loyal to the Queen. Canada is larger than the United States but more sparsely populated as the country is further to the north. Global warming will probably make the home of Canadians more hospitable while the United States boils. Dubya and his cronies probably haven\u2019t considered how far they helped the Liberal Canadians with their oil policies."}
{"text": "The white-naped pigeon\u2019s most distinguishing feature is the bright, white patch that extends from the back of the head, above the eye, to the nape of the neck. The rest of the plumage is mostly slate-grey, with exception of the mantle, which is dark purple with grey fringes, and the tail feathers, which are a whitish-grey. The eyes are yellow and surrounded by an orange-red outer ring, while the bill is yellow, becoming purplish-black towards the base. The juvenile\u2019s plumage is mostly dark brown on the body with reddish-brown fringes on the mantle and breast, and grey on the head and tail (2). - Pigeon \u00e0 nuque blanche. - Length: 34 cm (2)"}
{"text": "Students will practice using their compare and contrast skills along with accountable talk with this fun activity. This is a two person game. Each partner will draw out a monster card. The two students will then use accountable talk to compare and contrast their monster cards. This set includes 27 monster cards to compare and contrast and 6 accountable talk stems to help keep students on task. There is also an optional recording sheet if teachers would like their students to document their work."}
{"text": "This is a great unit to add into what you are already doing in math. This is a November themed collection of word problems. This is aligned with Common Core Math Standard 2.OA.1. These problems have unknowns in every position and teach students to write an equation with a symbol for the unknown number. There is a book cover included so you could make it into a book or you can use the pages individually. This is a great way to include 2.OA.1 into your math plans."}
{"text": "1. The earth is more complex than just the crust, mantle and core! 2. To the earth\u2019s core! 3. How do we know how the internal structure of the earth looks like? Scientists study the path of seismic waves! When waves pass through materials of different density, it will bend. As it bends, the waves will reach the seismograph (the machine that records wave movements) at different times. Watch the video if you want to know more!"}
{"text": "Definition of xylic acid : any of six isomeric crystalline carboxylic acids (CH3)2C6H3COOH derived from xylene; dimethyl-benzoic acid Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of xylic acid International Scientific Vocabulary xyl- + -ic Seen and Heard What made you want to look up xylic acid? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "In a project at his previous institution, Fabrizio Gallai from the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies at the University of Bath used wikis as a tool for online, cross-year, collaboration between students. In these videos, he shares some of the rationale, what he did and how it went. Why a Wiki? Firstly, Fabrizio discusses online collaboration and the choice of a wiki: Dr Julie Salaber of the School of Management at the University of Bath discusses how she uses wikis for seminar preparation in her teaching: If you would like more information, Julie has published a paper on her use of wikis: Julie Salaber (2014) Facilitating student engagement and collaboration in a large postgraduate course using wiki-based activities, International Journal of Management Education, 12. doi:10.1016/j.ijme.2014.03.006"}
{"text": "Oxygen is a necessary and life sustaining element that all lifeforms need it in large amounts and all the time. A pioneers commercial oxygen reactor flashed into life in 1952 An Oxygen reactor is a reactor used to inject oxygen under pressure into water. This is done at a pressure of 0.5 4 bars. It is a large open tank at a wastewater treatment plant into which air is bubbled to provide oxygen. The reactor is closed and so no oxygen is lost. The reactor is made of either acrylic material or stainless steel, filled with a medium that disperses water efficiently. It was the first reactor to appear. The important components of oxygen reactors are: - Gauge glass - Pressure gauge - Safety valve PVC pipe for input and output runs - Airline tubing"}
{"text": "Tom Vander Ark, founder and author of Getting Smart, conducted a podcast interview recently with Scholastic\u2019s Ken Royal on his blog The Royal Treatment. Vander Ark articulates the positive ways technology can transform the classroom to improve learning for all students. He discusses how his recent book, Getting Smart: How Digital Learning Is Changing the World, outlines three ways technology will change learning: - Motivation, and \u201cThis shift to digital learning is really historic,\u201d says Vander Ark. This podcast is a great overview to kick off discussion about digital learning at your school or district. Royal says, \u201cI recommend this one as a faculty meeting, administrative council, professional development discussion starter.\u201d To learn more about Vander Ark\u2019s book, blog and ideas around personal digital learning in the near future, listen to the podcast below:"}
{"text": "Fill in the blank with the appropriate answer. Disregarding exceptions, where more than one neutral conductor associated with different circuits is in an enclosure, grounded circuit conductor(s) of each circuit shall be identified or grouped to correspond with the ungrounded circuit conductor(s) by methods such as ______________ in at least one location within the enclosure. A. wire markers B. cable ties C. similar means D. all of the above"}
{"text": "with someone's name on it Definition of with someone's name on it : intended for someone specified There's a piece of cake over there with your name on it. He told me he had a bullet with my name on it. Word by Word Definitions : some person : somebody : a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing : a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity : a descriptive often disparaging epithet : to give a name to : call : to mention or identify by name : to accuse by name : of, relating to, or bearing a name : appearing in the name of a literary or theatrical production : having an established reputation Seen and Heard What made you want to look up with someone's name on it? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "This lesson will introduce the concept of Computer Science and explain what a Computer Scientist does. It will also give students an opportunity to assume the role of a computer scientist. By the end of the activity, each student will have a take-home reminder of what he or she learned. You may be tempted to skip teaching young children the vocabulary words that are associated with the lessons that follow, but presenting them in a fun and playful light now is far more productive than waiting for more advanced opportunities. Code.org \u2013 Introduction to Computer Science #1"}
{"text": "An example of a Maori purse (kete muka) made from processed flax fibre. They are still produced today but are mainly used as wall hangings. If purses are frequently used they will quickly wear so they are used only on special occasions. This purse typically was made using a finger weaving technique called whatu as opposed to raranga or plaited weaving. |Collection Country||New Zealand| |Production country||New Zealand| |Material||flax (Phormium tenax); wool| |Collection class||Clothing and accessories| |Production year high||1996|"}
{"text": "martes, 26 de marzo de 2013 Hyacinthus is a small genus of bulbous flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily Scilloideae. Plants are commonly called hyacinths /\u02c8ha\u026a\u0259s\u026an\u03b8s/. The genus is native to the eastern Mediterranean (from south Turkey to northern Israel), north-east Iran, and Turkmenistan. Several types of brodiea, squill, and other plants that were formerly classified in the lily family and have flower clusters borne along the stalk also have common names with hyacinth in them. Hyacinths should also not be confused with the genus Muscari, which are commonly known as grape hyacinths."}
{"text": "There are two ways to peel a banana, either from the stem or from the bottom. Peeling a banana from the bottom is easier and doesn't squish the fruit. Simply squeeze the bottom tip of the banana until it opens, and then strip away the peel.Continue Reading First, hold the banana with the stem end facing downward. Pinch the tip of the banana between two fingers. When you pinch it hard enough, the skin of the banana splits into two sections. Peel the skin toward the stem end. If you like, you can use the stem to hold the banana while you eat it."}
{"text": "hi everyone , I am doing a project in c++.My sir give that routing algorithm to implement in c++. i am tired lot but some error is came so please do any one this program .It is a straight forward task that would include usage of stack and classes. 0. Introduction. The City Airline Company (CAC) wants a simple program to process customer requests to fly from some origin city to some destination city: For each customer request, the program has to indicate whether a sequence of CAC flights exists from the origin city to the destination city, and, if such a sequence exists, the program prints it. The following figure represents the routs that CAC flies (for simplicity cities on the figure are denoted by C1, C2,"}
{"text": "- Urban II fund money comes from the European Regional Development Fund and it is for sustainable development in troubled districts of European cities. - It aims to provide economic and social regeneration. - Good ideas are shared with others to improve living conditions as widely as possible. What urban regeneration includes - Improving living conditions. E.g. renovating older buildings - Creating new jobs in services that benefit the whole population - Making greater use of renewable energy - Using up-to-date ICT systems \u2192 make work more efficient - Training less-favoured groups of people so that they can find employment People of town of Teruel in Spain have a new ring road, paid for by Urban II funds. \u2192 reduce traffic flows through the town by at least 20% - Cutting congestion - Improving travel times - Improving air quality"}
{"text": "This is the latest math game we\u2019ve learned. It\u2019s a fun one! Here is the playing board: You need a die and two different colours of counters to play. Once you decide who goes first, that person rolls the die and puts a counter on that number on the board. You take turns doing this until someone has four counters in a row. They can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. Have fun! A variation of this game would be that on a roll you can partition the number into two parts and put down two counters instead of one. For example, if I roll a 5, I can put a counter on a 4 and a 1. We haven\u2019t tried this variation in class yet. Another variation of the game is making a square box of 4 counters instead of a line of 4 counters in order to be the winner."}
{"text": "How should we teach the events of 9/11 to small children? Wayne Bell, the publisher of Really Big Coloring Books Inc. has an answer: A \"graphic coloring novel\" called We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids' Book of Freedom. The 36-page coloring book depicts the Twin Towers smoldering, survivors mourning the tragedy's victims, and a Navy SEAL shooting Osama bin Laden, who is (inaccurately) cowering behind a woman in a Muslim hijab. (See the image below.) Bell nevertheless claims it's \"a very clean, honest read that does not shy away from the facts\" about 9/11. What do you think? Is it appropriate? Should 9/11 be memorialized in crayons? Link"}
{"text": "Ohaguro is the custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was most popular in Japan until the Meiji era. Tooth painting was also known and practiced in the southeastern parts of China and Southeast Asia. Dyeing was mainly done by married women, though occasionally men did it as well. It was also beneficial, as it prevented tooth decay, in a similar fashion to modern dental sealants. In 1873, the empress of Japan made a radical beauty statement, appearing in public with white teeth. For centuries, tooth blackening, known as ohaguro, signified wealth and sexual maturity especially for women in Japanese society, and they would drink an iron-based black dye tempered with cinnamon and other aromatic spices to achieve the lacquered look."}
{"text": "This weeks blog post is on personal learning networks or PLNs for short. What are PLN's you ask? Well a PLN is a network that you use to keep up with other learners or teachers, as well as where you keep your sources of learning. You can also store items that you use on a daily basis for shopping, videos, or music. PLNs are useful for teachers since you can collaborate with other teachers and professionals. They are also good for your students to use since they can organize all their websites and resources in one place. You can use different websites to create your PLN such as Symbaloo or Netvibes. I chose to use Symbaloo to create my PLN. In it I put some websites that I use on a regular basis as well as some other resources to try out."}
{"text": "Intro to Chemistry Objectives for Mastery This unit consists of the following objectives for you to master. For links to notes and assignments related to each specific objective, click the objective or scroll down to find what you need. Lab Safety and Equipment: Includes significant Figures, precision/accuracy, uncertainties. Dimensional Analysis, Metric System, Scientific Notation Getting to know class resources:"}
{"text": "Word derivation for \"timid\" : Basque = herabe, Finnish = arka Miresua = areke Another Basque word for timid is lotsati. Another Finnish word for timid is pelokas. The word timid appears three times in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In addition, timidly occurs nine times. Alice felt so desperate that she was ready to ask help of any one; so, when the Rabbit came near her, she began, in a low, timid voice, \"If you please, sir--\" The Rabbit started violently, dropped the white kid gloves and the fan, and skurried away into the darkness as hard as he could go."}
{"text": "Crow Indian scout, \"Ashishishe\" Curley, faces Custer. Custer is advised not to enter into the valley of Little Bighorn. Near the horizon, in the middle distance, the artist portrays what awaited Custer on that fateful day, June 25, 1876. Four Crow scouts (including Curley) pay tribute to those who fell at the Battle of Little Bighorn."}
{"text": "I made a new activity pack to work on addition and subtraction with our kindergarten students. Number Lines are very useful tools for teaching these math skills and I made this new activity pack to focus on using them. Hop Along the Number Line includes 2 number lines that can be used with the 12 addition or 12 subtraction task cards. These can be laminated to be re-used, there is a space for students to write their answers on the task cards (use a white board marker) or there is a recording sheet. This is a great math pack to introduce how to use a number line to students, and to reinforce addition and subtraction. This pack can be purchased from my Teachers pay Teachers store: Need numbers 0-20? Find that here: Want them both? They come in a bundle for a discount!"}
{"text": "Adrenal glands produce hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, steroids, cortisol, and cortisone, and chemicals such as adrenalin (epinephrine), norepinephrine, and dopamine. When the glands produce more or less hormones than required by the body, disease conditions may occur. Review Date 8/15/2016 Updated by: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team."}
{"text": "What Do You Know About Microbes? (pre-assessment) Lead your class in a pre-assessment activity that evaluates students' understanding of microbes by having them estimate the mass of microbes in the human body, and then begin group concept maps.ons, development. This work was developed in partnership with the Baylor-UT Houston Center for AIDS Research, an NIH-funded program. Funded by the following grant(s) Grant Number: 5R25RR018605"}
{"text": "Leader Resource 1: Mysteries Think of your small group as a detective agency and the following events as mysteries to be solved. Make up a story to explain what caused one of the mysteries numbered 1-5. Then, make up a story to explain mystery number 6. If you have more time, return to mysteries 1-5 and choose another to solve. Take notes about all your stories so that later you can share them with the other groups. 1. A house has burned down. 2. A rainbow has glowed in the sky. 3. Two cars have crashed into each other. 4. A pancake tasted awful. 5. Your favorite team has won a championship game. 6. Human life has appeared in a universe that was lifeless."}
{"text": "Amino acid balancing in dairy feed a growing priority More and more dairy producers and nutritionists are balancing their rations for amino acids, according to a series of studies conducted in 2008, 2010 and 2012. In the latest survey, conducted this past June, 64% of producers and 84% of nutritionists said they balance rations for amino acids. That is a significant increase from 2010 when 53% of producers and 81% of nutritionists said they balance for amino acids. The responses were different between producers and nutritionists. Producers selected \u201cimproved reproduction\u201d and \u201cfewer transition cow problems,\u201d whereas nutritionists were more focused on \u201cincreases in milk protein\u201d and \u201clowering crude protein level in rations.\u201d Both groups ranked \u201cincreased milk volume\u201d very high. To comment, login here Or register to be able to comment."}
{"text": "WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? - \u201cOccupational Therapy is the use of treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental, or developmental condition.\u201d -Wikipedia - Occupational Therapists are experts at evaluating and analyzing tasks and activities, determining how they may be contributing to pain and dysfunction, and how to manage, remediate, and prevent recurring injury and pain. - Form of therapy helping individuals participate in things they want or need to do through the use of a variety of treatment techniques. Treatment techniques include, but are not limited to, hands on treatment, cognitive assessment, consulting, training, and caregiver education/training."}
{"text": "THEMIS Image of the Day, April 12, 2017. Today\u2019s false color image shows part of Gale Crater. The Curiosity Rover is located in Gale Crater. The Curiosity Rover is located in Gale Crater, where it is traversing the Bagnold Dunes, shown in this image as the area with the darkest blue tint. (This image is centered just east of the preceding Gale Crater image and overlaps part of it.) The THEMIS VIS camera contains 5 filters. The data from different filters can be combined in multiple ways to create a false color image. These false color images may reveal subtle variations of the surface not easily identified in a single band image. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic."}
{"text": "1) Look up the weather and record the data 2) Find something happening at the international, national, state, or local level and write about it. Name of the article write two paragraphs - 1st) summary of article. 7 sentences. who, what, when, where, why 2nd) opinion of article - what are your thoughts? 5 sentences. DO NOT COPY THE CONTENT OF THE ARTICLE Youtube - Smarter Everyday Kids News Sites:"}
{"text": "Google+ Badge BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY Saturday, 8 December 2012 BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY: SLAVE TRADE AND SLAVERY IN BRISTOL: The Society Of Merchant Ventures an Organisation of Elite Merchants in Bristol wanted to commence participation in the African Slave Trade and after much pressure from them and other interested parties in and around Britain, the Royal African Company control over the Slave Trade was broken in 1698. As soon as the monopoly was broken the first Bristol Slave ship. The Beginning owned by Stephen Barker purchased enslaved Africans and delivered them to the Caribbean. Some Slaves average prices from \u00a320, \u00a350 or \u00a3100. In her will of 1693 Jane Bridges widow of Leigh Upon Mendip bequested her interest of \u00a3130 in this very ship to her grandson Thomas Bridges and she indicated that the vessel was owned by the City Of Bristol."}
{"text": "Ceres was a Roman goddess with the title \"Mother of the Harvest.\" Her Greek name was was Kore, the virgin aspect of Demeter. She ruled over all grains and the words \"cereal, kernal, core, corn\" comes from her name. Her major early-summer festival was called the Cerealia celebrated on April 19th. Farmers performed rituals to her to safeguard their crops. One of her other titles was \"Ceres the Lawgiver\" and her priestesses were important in founding the Roman legal system. Her sacred \"matronae\" (\"women of rank\") ruled Rome from 600-200 B.C. Behind the scenesEdit For more information, see Ceres."}
{"text": "Wednesday September 14 Toxic chemicals found in household dust 90% of samples tested had 14 different types of chemicals, including phthalates and phenols. And some of the fire retardants found have been linked to cancer. See below for the list of chemicals. 1 in 4 Medicare patients take their blood pressure medications correctly People who live in the South, have lower income, or take diuretics were more likely to be noncompliant with their medications. Cataract operations found to improve sleep They believe the improved lens allows light to come in, inducing melatonin release. In a previous study, researchers found those women who had their appendix removed were more likely to have improved fertility. This report highlights the issue of one procedure having an effect on an unrelated body system."}
{"text": "- To liberate material stored in the body; more specifically, to move a substance from tissue stores into the bloodstream. - To excite quiescent material to physiologic activity. [Fr. mobiliser, to liberate, make ready, fr. L. mobilis, movable] Search Stedman's Medical Dictionary Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc."}
{"text": "Lesson Twenty One: Completion of work The Holy Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him and his progeny) said: \"\u0625\u0633\u0652\u062a\u0650\u062a\u0652\u0645\u0627\u0645\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0639\u0652\u0631\u064f\u0648\u0641\u0650 \u062e\u064e\u064a\u0652\u0631\u064c \u0645\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0625\u0650\u0628\u0652\u062a\u0650\u062f\u0627\u0626\u0647\u0650\" Completion and continuation of a good deed is better and more important than beginning it. We often see useful projects and actions in the milieu of our social life which are left uncompleted. Their doers have started them under the influence of a sudden motive, but they have lost their enthusiasm very soon and have left them uncompleted. Islam admires faithful and diligent individuals who accomplish the useful work which they commence.1 - 1. Nahjul Fasahah"}
{"text": "When the neighbors peered at the baby John and asked \u201cWhat then will this child be?\u201d they had no idea the path he would travel. But, Luke 1:66 tells us, \u201cthe hand of the Lord was with him.\u201d The hand of the Lord is with your child, too. Our kids are different. We can either see that as a hindrance to them, or we can look at this story of John the Baptist as our example. Jesus Himself said of John, \u201cI tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John\u201d (Luke 7:28). God used John\u2019s differences to make a difference in the world. Read more at Not Alone Parents today \u2026"}
{"text": "Don\u2019t have an account yet? Create one here, simple and easy! Philips High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bulbs High intensity discharge light bulbs (HID lamps) contain noble gases such as neon, zenon, krypton or argon to produce very high levels of light output while retaining a long average lifetime. HID bulbs are used in conjunction with a ballast to allow them to start and to regulate power while in operation. The Philips range of HID bulbs and gas discharge lamps are often the first choice for use in environments which require as much light output per watt as possible over a large area, such as in gymnasiums and warehouses and for use in street lighting. HID lamps typically have a low colour rendering, and will emit either a very cool or very warm white."}
{"text": "But your child's age isn't the only thing to consider when planning a family hike. Also take into account your child's activity level and physical fitness. For example, a fairly sedentary 8-year-old might flag after just 30 minutes of hiking, while a very active 5-year-old may be able to go longer. The weight of your child's backpack will affect his stamina too: The heavier the pack, the more quickly he'll tire. Play around with different weights and items \u2014 a full water bottle, a light jacket \u2014 in a day pack at home to determine what your child can handle. In general, children should never carry more than 5 to 10 percent of their body weight. And strap the day pack onto your child properly to distribute the weight evenly. Take our poll: When did you first take your child backpacking?"}
{"text": "What little is known about the biology of Vampyroteuthis infernalis suggests a low-speed life scrimping along on modest-at-best resources, says Henk-Jan Hoving of GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. infernalis; a treatise; with a report by the Institut Scientifique de Recherche Paranaturaliste. Ora, no centro de todas essas questoes, move-se o pensamento de Vilem Flusser, tal como a criatura por ele descrita no livro Vampyroteuthis infernalis se move pelos abismos submarinos. infernalis is a type of living fossil, meaning that it has seen very little change since it first appeared, before dinosaurs, about 300 million years ago. Spermatozoa of the deep-sea cephalopod Vampyroteuthis infernalis Chun: ultrastructure and possible phylogenetic significance. INFERNALIS This has the great name of 'vampire squid from hell' and is a living fossil."}
{"text": "Specific Substances: Cumene Nomination Date: 04/09/1996 Rationale: Large segments of the population are exposed to cumene due to its high level of production and its presence in fuels. Approximately 18 million pounds of cumene are released into the environment annually. In 1988 the EPA estimated that about 3 million pounds of cumene were released from manufacturing and processing facilities and 15 millions pounds were released from vehicle emissions. Numerous short-term studies have been performed on cumene, but it has not been tested for chronic toxicity."}
{"text": "simplify write answer in form a+bi, where a and b are real numbers An answer in the form of a + bi is known as a complex number where a and b are real numbers and i is an imaginary number equivalent to the square root of negative 1 (-1). Although the general form of a complex number is a + bi it can appear as a + bi or a - bi. There are 4 imaginary numbers that you should learn and memorize, these numbers are as follows: i = square root of -1 i^2 = -1 i^3 = -i i^4 = 1 all powers of i after this are just repeats of the first 4 powers of i. An example of a number in a + bi form would be 3 + 2i which would have been derived from a complex number 3 + \u221a(-4). Hope this is helpful."}
{"text": "| Definition - A verb that does not form its past participle by adding a suffix that ends in d, -d, or t. 1. As opposed to weak verbs, which do form past participles by adding these suffixes. 2. Weak verbs have just four forms (e.g. start, starts, starting, and started), whereas strong verbs have five forms (e.g. begin, begins, beginning, began, and begun). 3. The copula to be is a special case: it has eight forms: be, am, is, are, being, was, were, and been (as well as \u2014 archaically \u2014 art, wast, and wert). (1) sing, sang, sung (2) break, broke, broken Etymology - The terms strong verb and weak verb are loan translations of, respectively, the German starkes Verb and schwaches Verb. Both terms were coined by the linguist Jacob Grimm."}
{"text": "The Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is a parasitic mite that was introduced to North America in 1985. It feeds on the hemolymph of the honeybee. It is essentially a tick for honeybees. These parasites reproduce inside a capped cell then attach to the pupae to feed on it's hemolymph. When the drone emerges, if it survives pupation, the mites will exit the cell and find another host, usually another adult honeybee and then start the reproductive process all over again. A good analogy is having a tick (or ticks) the size of a saucer attached to you and you cannot remove it. The wound made by the proboscis of the mite cannot heal because the mite secretes an immunosuppressant. This open wound provides a perfect access for viruses and bacteria. Varroa is known to transmit 18 different viruses to the honeybee and is the biggest nemesis facing the beekeeper."}
{"text": "Paul F. Taylor Some people believe that the account of the days of creation is merely a literary framework. While it can be convenient to group the six days into two groups of three, that should not imply that the days are not literal. In our final session, everything comes very close to home. We study the Garden of Eden and the relationship of Adam to Jesus, understanding that the Gospel itself depends on our correct understanding of what the Bible teaches about Adam. Download: 46 minutes"}
{"text": "Chapter 7: Cell Structure and Function. Cell theory All living things are made up of cells Cells are the basic unit of structure and function All cells come from pre-existing cells. Scientists. Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Discovered life in pond water. How did he discover life so small? You and a partner will construct a 3-D model of a cell in comparison to a city. You will need to include the following organelles in your city. Type up a reason of what you chose to represent the organelles and why you chose it. Also include the definitions. Everything must be neatly typed. Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum CentriolesCell City Project Endocytosis comparison to a city. Cell specialization- cell that perform a special funtion."}
{"text": "A good story, like a good picture, is more striking with a frame. Family history is more than a collection of facts gleaned from the vital records. When well written, it tells the stories of ancestors, giving their lives context and meaning. To you it is obvious: your ancestors\u2019 stories are illustrations of a larger point. But will your readers understand that point? A frame is a narrative device to help your reader understand. A thoughtful introduction and conclusion frame a chapter or story by adding levels of meaning that aren\u2019t explicit in the story itself. The frame is like a magnifying lens. Your reader can get a clear overview of the themes revealed in the stories of your ancestors."}
{"text": "Barack Hussein Obama Jr., is the 44th president of the US. The first black American President, the first President with a non-US, Islamic lineage. Congratulations on your achievement, sir! Barack Obama was born to Barack Hussein Obama Sr., belonging to an ethnic group in Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white American lady, on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He graduated from the Columbia University and then attended the Harvard Law School. Obama\u2019s stand on the nuclear weapons and the Iraq war have been noted in his race toward the presidency. Others of his achievements include: - He became an editor of the Harvard Law Review in the first year of attending the Harvard Law School. - He worked in legal firms like the Sidley & Austin and Hopkins & Sutter. - He graduated from Harvard as a JD (Juris Doctor). Here are some resources you may want to check out:"}
{"text": "In January, the Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery in Melbourne, Australia will start a clinical trial for Neopac, a new approach to breast augmentation. The method: inserting a breast-shaped chamber under the chest skin and adding stem cells from the woman's own fat tissue. If the study works in humans as it did in preclinical trials in animals, the cells will divide and grow, creating the same permanent fat found naturally in breasts. \"We are hoping...in the next two years [to] develop a biodegreadable chamber so that the fat can grow inside the chamber, and then the chamber will vanish naturally,\" said Phillip Marzella, the chief operating office of the Institute. The science\u2014if it pans out\u2014has potential as an alternative to both standard breast augmentation and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Stay tuned."}
{"text": "There are a lot of trees on this planet. But how many trees there actually are is still kind of fuzzy, because the estimates are based on satellite imagery. It\u2019s hard to gauge density. Research by T. W. Crowther et al., recently published in Nature, used on-the-ground sampling to estimate more accurately. The global extent and distribution of forest trees is central to our understanding of the terrestrial biosphere. We provide the first spatially continuous map of forest tree density at a global scale. This map reveals that the global number of trees is approximately 3.04 trillion, an order of magnitude higher than the previous estimate. Of these trees, approximately 1.39 trillion exist in tropical and subtropical forests, with 0.74 trillion in boreal regions and 0.61 trillion in temperate regions."}
{"text": "Proposals are being forwarded for debate with the notion that minimum wage should be increased. Most first year economics students learn that there is a correlation: raising minimum wages increases the unemployment rate. Currently, unemployment rates are around 7.8%(U-3). Economic output is is paltry, yet we are to accept the concept of raising minimum wages? Next, how does this help poor kids and minorities? It actually prices them out of the job market as employers consider hiring folks with more skills at a higher wage of pay. Or they redirect those dollars into purchasing equipment that would yield a similar output of labor. What happens to the poor and minorities when this occurs? Dr. Thomas Sowell expands on the impact of raising minimum wages in this clip."}
{"text": "Sugata Mitra talks about how education has evolved along the years. In the beginning of evolution, knowledge was acquired through observation or experience; later it was transferred to others through writing, and today knowledge is everywhere. Mitra discusses the challenges for educators and the need of reexamination of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment due to the constant change of information. Finally, he explains that the role of an educator for freedom is not to provide answers, but to ask questions that will help students find them everywhere else. 12 de mayo de 2017 22 de mayo de 2017 18 de abril de 2017 Nuestra misi\u00f3n es la ense\u00f1anza y difusi\u00f3n de los principios \u00e9ticos, jur\u00eddicos y econ\u00f3micos de una sociedad de personas libres y responsables. Universidad Francisco Marroqu\u00edn"}
{"text": "The southern continent of Antarctica is 14,000,000 square kilometers and is located within the Antarctic. The Antarctic ice-covered continent includes the South Pole, and consists of many islands in addition to the Antarctic mainland. Antarctica can be divided into the two the major regions of West and East Antarctica with the Transantarctic mountain range in the middle. Due to the geographic location of the continent, Antarctica subject to extreme climatic conditions and is considered the coldest continent worldwide. Look up or calculate current time and date, time zones and time difference of the following countries"}
{"text": "|Powdery Mildew on USDA 61-1-X| Powdery mildew is caused by the fungus, Microsphaera alni, which can actually infect both leaves and nuts. Leaf infections are rare in our region but when they occur, cause no economic damage. If nuts are infected soon after pollination, powdery mildew can cause nut drop, reduce nut size or inhibit kernel fill. However, late season infections seem to have little or no impact on nut production. The pecans pictured in the photo were infected by powdery mildew in late July. They should grow to normal size and produce full kernels. Powdery mildew is often controlled by fungicide applications aimed at controlling pecan scab. In most cases, powdery mildew does not cause enough crop loss to justify the expense of additional fungicide applications specifically aimed at controlling this disease."}
{"text": "By Debra Kirby Flashbulb memory is a term first coined in 1977 by psychologists to describe the vivid, detailed and lasting memories triggered by experiencing or hearing news of traumatic events. Most people have a list of \u201cflashbulb memories\u201d that, depending on their age and location, might include the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; the JFK, Bobby Kennedy, and MLK assassinations; the Challenger explosion; and the 9/11 terrorist attacks. People often say they can remember in sharp detail where they were, what they were doing, and sometimes even what they were wearing when news of the event broke. One of the events on my flashbulb list occurred on January 27, 1967 when astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward Higgins White and Roger Chaffee perished in the launch pad fire at Cape Canaveral."}
{"text": "Saturday, 13 February 2016 What is a weoh? Crop mark, pinfold, mound wall, tower base, boundary monument, or weoh? Has clay, dark-brown silt and charcoal. What was going on? It was alongside a pathway to Pelsall, Wolverhampton and Wales, as well as Watling Street. The Hoard site is west of Lichfield. This photo is taken from the middle spire tower. The clues are in the detail. What also moved westwards from the early church at Lichfield? Is there a correspondence?"}
{"text": "Last updated: 20 Oct, 2014 Mental health well being and mindfulness can be improved by brain training. Brain training exercises will enhance the mind in cognitive areas of learning skills,problem solving skills, working memory and fluid intelligence. Brain training contributes to mental well being as it helps the user to reach his or her full intellectual ability, helps people reach their full potential by making learning easier, trains the brain to deal with data,information and logic. A healthy, active brain brings a sense of well being and as brain training is scientifically proven to raise a child or adults IQ, coping and understand life's, school or business challenges becomes easier."}
{"text": "Download this episode The destruction of Hurricane Katrina required the largest mobilization of the Red Cross in its history. In the immediate aftermath of the hurricane thousands of victims were stranded and needed help. The Red Cross rose to this challenge quickly. Communications, logistics for supplies, mobilization of thousands of volunteers and securing shelter for the many thousands displaced were all achieved in a manner never possible before with the assistance of information technology. This is the story of the people and tools behind the scenes making the Red Cross work. Available formats for this video: Actual format may change based on video formats available and browser capability. Comments have been closed since this content was published more than 30 days ago, but if you'd like to send us feedback you can Contact Us."}
{"text": "So anyway I thought I'd throw this out there and see if anyone's got anything better. My irrational and complex numbers unit is pretty anemic. The way we have it calendared, we also kind of have to race through it. This intro lesson is my effort to give them something to grab onto. I'm open to suggestions. The first three are new. The last two are what I used last year (I tried it as a puzzle - see if you can figure out the patterns and determine the missing values - some of them really liked it, and some of them sat and freaked out for 20 minutes because they couldn't find the cube root function in their calculator.) I think I'm going to give them all of it this year, and instruction will be a combo of encouraging them to think/play/struggle and good old d.i. *I said Greek first. Oops."}
{"text": "Asking, commanding, requesting (Asking for) Language that develops social relationships. Language that expresses views and feelings. Language that is used to explore the world and to learn and discover (Asking about) To be creative through language that relates to imaginative play, storytelling, rhymes and humour."}
{"text": "Grenada is a country in the Caribbean Sea with a population of 106,000. As reported by the BBC, \"Grenada made the world headlines in 1983 when a split in the governing left-wing party led to the overthrow and execution of the country's charismatic leader, Maurice Bishop, and provided the pretext for a US invasion of the islands.\" The BBC says of the country's media: - Grenada has a free media and this is guaranteed in law. The country has no daily newspapers; its privately-owned weeklies freely criticise the government. - Keith Mitchell, Prime minister since 1999, head of the centre-right New National Party - Queen Elizabeth II, Head of state, represented by Governor-General Sir Daniel Williams - Country profile: Grenada, BBC, accessed February 2008. - Ron Bhola, \"Grenada struggles with its past\", BBC, October 30, 2003."}
{"text": "Songs and Rhymes 50 Essential Songs and Rhymes for Preschool This booklet was developed by the 2015 Preschool team as an additional strategy to help develop children\u2019s vocabulary, their phonemic awareness and to help develop a love of music and literature. The book is intended to be used and built upon each year by the preschool team. At the end of each year the book will be edited and updated for the following year. We hope you enjoy singing and learning with the preschool children."}
{"text": "This report focuses on the use of prescription medications called atypical antipsychotics by children and teenagers, ages 18 and younger. Atypical antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They are also used to try to reduce aggression, irritability, social withdrawal/lethargy, and other symptoms in children and teens with pervasive developmental disorders. Files to download - The file: Antipsychotics in Children \u2192 - Summary: Antipsychotics in Children \u2192 - Spanish: Medicamentos Antipsic\u00f3ticos para Ni\u00f1os y Adolescentes \u2192"}
{"text": "Red, blue and yellow are called the primary colors. Just by mixing these colors, you can get all the colors of the rainbow: RED + YELLOW = ORANGE; RED + BLUE = PURPLE; BLUE + YELLOW = GREEN What you need: red, blue and yellow food color; 1 cup milk; dish soap; shallow bowl - Pour 1 cup of milk into the bowl - Add 3 drops of red food color to one edge of the bowl - 1/3 of the way away add 3 drops of yellow - don't mix or jiggle the bowl - Squeeze a drop of dish soap in the center of the bowl - Record what you see. - What do you think happened?"}
{"text": "You can only ask one question at a time so I edited down accordingly. SEM stands for scanning electron microscope. It is among the most advanced microscopic instruments and techniques in the world today. It can be used to visualize surface details of a sample down to the nanometer range (10^-9 meters). But individual chemical bonds are measured in the picometer range (10^-12 meters), so a scanning electron microscope cannot be used to see individual atoms in a chemical sample. The only real method to directly view various atoms directly in 3D space is X-ray crystallography. This technique uses X-rays on crystalline solid samples to view their arrangement in 3D space, thus inferring the different chemical bonds and the structure of the molecule as a whole."}
{"text": "To teach people about the basic ideas of Newton's second law of motion. Newton's second law explains the effect of a force. The formula for this law is Acceleration equals Force divided by M***: a=F/m. A m*** needs a force to accelerate.The bigger the force, the greater the acceleration the m*** omits: F=m(A). The smaller the force, the smaller the acceleration the m*** omits: f =m(a). The larger the m***, the smaller the acceleration: M=f/a. The smaller the m***, the larger the acceleration: m=f/A. The overall idea is that a mass can only have acceleration if a force is applied to it. The effects of a larger or smaller force cause the mass to have a larger or smaller acceleration, with the knowledge that acceleration depends on a mass' size. Our video will show you examples of these different applications."}
{"text": "An x-ray (also called a radiograph) is the most commonly performed medical imaging test. Imaging with x-rays involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of radiation to produce a digital image. X-rays are most commonly used to diagnose diseases of the chest (such as pneumonia or lung cancer) and bone disorders (such as arthritis or bone fractures). What to Expect On the day of the exam, please wear loose, comfortable clothing, avoiding garments that have zippers, belts, or buttons made of metal. You may be asked to wear a gown during the procedure. You will be asked to remove keys and jewelry in the area being scanned. Women should always inform their physicians and the technologist if there is any possibility of pregnancy. Plain X-Rays - No preparation necessary IVP (intravenous pyelogram) - nothing to eat 4 hours prior, water only okay to drink."}
{"text": "Definition of anorthosite n. - A granular igneous rock composed almost exclusively of a soda-lime feldspar, usually labradorite. The word \"anorthosite\" uses 11 letters: A E H I N O O R S T T. No direct anagrams for anorthosite found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after anorthosite (in bold), or to aehinoorstt in any order: b - botherations s - anorthosites x - exhortations Words within anorthosite not shown as it has more than seven letters. List all words starting with anorthosite, words containing anorthosite or words ending with anorthosite All words formed from anorthosite by changing one letter Other words with the same letter pairs: an no or rt th ho os si it te Browse words starting with anorthosite by next letter Previous word in list: anorthitic Next word in list: anorthosites Some random words: pe"}
{"text": "WASHINGTON/CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Reuters) \u2013 Scientists have for the first time detected gravitational waves, ripples in space and time hypothesized by Albert Einstein a century ago, in a landmark discovery announced on Thursday that opens a new window for studying the cosmos. The researchers said they detected gravitational waves coming from two distant black holes \u2013 extraordinarily dense objects whose existence also was foreseen by Einstein \u2013 that orbited one another, spiraled inward and smashed together. They said the waves were the product of a collision between two black holes roughly 30 times the mass of the Sun, located 1.3 billion light years from Earth. Continue reading: Einstein\u2019s gravitational waves detected in scientific milestone"}
{"text": "The stamp is from 2010 French Art series honoring William Turner with his work \"The beach in Calais at low tide\". Joseph Mallord William Turner (23 April 1775 \u2013 19 December 1851) was an English Romantic landscape painter, watercolourist and printmaker. Turner was considered a controversial figure in his day, but is now regarded as the artist who elevated landscape painting to an eminence rivalling history painting. Although renowned for his oil paintings, Turner is also one of the greatest masters of British watercolour landscape painting. He is commonly known as \"the painter of light\" and his work regarded as a Romantic preface to impressionism."}
{"text": "Materials and Resources. Materials and Resources. This Portion of the SAS website includes sample materials, and units which align with state standards. Materials are created by education professionals (teachers like you) as part of a collaborative professional community. and content area. Voluntary Model Curriculum This suggested curriculum includes 1. Progressions (Content Maps) 2. Unit plans 3. Individual Lesson Plans 4. Resources related to content Learning Progressions chart a students expected level of achievement within a standard from grades k-8. Progressions are available in the PSSA testing areas: Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. Additional Materials are available across Keystone content areas."}
{"text": "This math packet contains 35 worksheets/printables to help review important math concepts with your third grader (soon-to-be fourth grader!) The topics include multiplication, adding by 3's, regrouping addition and subtraction, fact families, word problems, place value, greater than/less than, rounding, area, algebra, and decimals! The total pages in this pack is 67, but that includes all of the activities, answer keys, and reference pages. I used a multiple of fonts from Kevin and Amanda and Tonya's Treats for Teachers. Graphics are from Creative Clips and KPM Doodles. Thank you so much for your interest in this product! This is a great way for your third grader to prepare for fourth grade this summer (some topics are included to introduce your soon to be fourth grader of the type of work they will receive in the beginning of the year!!)"}
{"text": "Nowadays, it may be not very surprising that computers can talk ;) How to make our computer talk to us using C++? How to start without any deep knowledge about Text To Speech Synthesis (TTS), Hidden Markov Modelling (HMM) or even without any recording? This article is a short tutorial for you. You will get your first synthesized speech sooner than you think. - eSpeak TTS engine - C++ skills and gcc compiler"}
{"text": "Observations of the underside of ice have a wide variety of applications. Severe under-ice roughness can affect ice movements, rough under-ice surfaces can scour the bottom disturbing biota and man-made structures such as pipelines, and the flow rate of rivers is often affected by under-ice roughness. A few reported observations of the underside of an ice cover have been made, usually by cutting a large block of ice and overturning it, by extensive boring, or by remote sensing. Such operations are extremely labor-intensive and, in some cases, prone to inaccuracies. Remotely operated vehicles (ROV) can partially solve these problems. In this note, we describe the use, performance in a hostile environment, and results of a study in which a ROV was deployed under the ice in Lake Erie (North American Great Lakes)."}
{"text": "We\u2019ve all confiscated at least 5 of these over the past few weeks! Why not put them to good use! Print out the sheets and place the spinner on the spinner outline. Simply spin the spinner and then the student solves as many problems as they can before the spinner stops spinning. This packet includes one sheet for each fact problem as well as make 10s, doubles, and a few mixed practice problems. Check out the subtraction version : Subtraction Fact Beat the Spinner Wanting to save a little money? Beat the Spinner Bundle"}
{"text": "A cataract is clouding of the lense inside of the eye. There are many types of cataracts, but the most common is the nuclear sclerotic cataract. It is when the entire lense goes from a gradual yellowing to an opaque cloudiness. Age, heredity and UV light exposure are all factors involved in cataract formation. Regardless of what type of cataract it is, the treatment is the same; removal of the cloudy lense and replacing it with a new lense. Surgery is an outpatient procedure usually taking about eight (8) minutes."}
{"text": "Origin and Etymology of milchig Yiddish milkhik, from milkh milk, from Middle High German milch, from Old High German miluh \u2014 more at milk First Known Use: 1913 Seen and Heard What made you want to look up milchig? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "All items are 50% off for the first 24 hours. Follow me to catch the savings. These do-a-dot worksheets feature a glittering snowflake with Dolch 1st grade sight words to mark. There is one worksheet for each 1st grade sight word (41 in all). These worksheets look great in color and black and white. While these are designed for use with do-a-dot markers you can color them with anything including crayons, paint them, and use them with stickers. You can also laminate them for centers and then use them with dry erase markers or turn them into play dough mats. They can also be used with small objects to mark the answers."}
{"text": "Groin pain refers to discomfort in the area where the abdomen ends and the legs begin. This article focuses on groin pain in men. The terms \"groin\" and \"testicle\" are sometimes used interchangeably. But what causes pain in one area does not always cause pain in the other. This EM Should be displayed at the top of the article section \"Causes\" Common causes of groin pain include: Pulled muscle, tendon, or ligaments in the leg: This problem often occurs in people who play sports such as hockey, soccer, and football. This condition is sometimes called \"sports hernia\" although the name is misleading since it is not an actual hernia. It may also involve pain in the testicles. Hernia: This problem occurs when there is a weak spot in the wall of the abdominal muscle that allows internal organs to press through."}
{"text": "Useful Website: CommonLit Across the top, there are areas with additional resources, including Paired Texts, Related Media, Teacher Guide and Parent Guide: From the site: \"CommonLit delivers high-quality, free instructional materials to support literacy development for students in grades 5-12. Our resources are: - Aligned to the Common Core State Standards; - Created by teachers, for teachers."}
{"text": "BOARD OF EDUCATION: - The board of education hires the superintendent and approves other personnel. - The Board adopts by resolution all laws and regulations. - The board creates and sets the policies for the district based on the laws and regulations. - The superintendent administers the policies for the board. - If you have issues that you think would require a change of district policy or you have concerns about the general governance of the district, these matters should come to the board\u2019s attention. - You could write or e-mail the individual board members or speak about the issue at the public forum at a board meeting."}
{"text": "Meaning of discuss Pronunciation: (di-skus'), [key] - to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, esp. to explore solutions; debate: to discuss the proposed law on taxes. - to collect a debt from (the person primarily liable) before proceeding against the person secondarily liable. - to execute against the movable property of (a debtor) before proceeding against the debtor's immovable property, as land. - to consume (food or drink) enthusiastically. - to make known; reveal. - discuss (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Comet McNaught is now barely visible from the Northern Hemisphere, but the show is just beginning for observers at mid-southern latitudes. Although the comet is fading, it's also climbing rapidly out of the evening twilight, and so far the views have been getting better every night. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, Comet McNaught is currently hard to miss if you face southwest shortly after sunset. But if the comet becomes any fainter, you can use the chart at right to locate it. Things aren't completely hopeless for northerners, either. The comet's tail is so huge that it's far end was spotted from pristine dark sites in the Northern Hemisphere days after the head disappeared. See the January 18th and 19th pages of spaceweather.com for details."}
{"text": "Catholic social teaching is built upon the conviction that every human person bears the image of God. This conviction has social, cultural, economic, and political implications; it demands that we treat all members of our society as fully human persons. Every human person has the right to be provided with the necessary resources to live with dignity, in unity and equality with all people. Responding then to addictions with treatment enables a person to live fully as a member of God\u2019s family. Incarceration not only inhibits rehabilitation but further damages the individuals and their families."}
{"text": "For those of you who weren't aware, today is Groundhog Day. Bright and early this morning, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter. According to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, Phil is correct \"100%\" of the time. As long as Phil sees his shadow, he's bound to be correct 100% of the time, because today marks six weeks until the spring equinox, the first day of spring. Groundhog day is a cross-quarter day, a day located halfway between an equinox and a solstice. Each season is 13 weeks long, meaning the Groundhog Day cross-quarter day occurs six-and-a-half weeks after the Winter Solstice (first day of winter) and six-and-a-half weeks before the Spring Equinox. Enjoy your six remaining weeks of winter!"}
{"text": "I was thinking about the grammatical usage of the words run and ran on my run today. I think this is an often confused word; even I get the words confused sometimes and I\u2019m a runner. Run can be used in past and present tense. Ran is used in past tense only. Understanding when to use run or ran is easier when you see it in a sentence. Run example sentences: \u201cI run to stay in shape.\u201d \u201cI went on a run over my lunch break.\u201d \u201cI have run four marathons in my life.\u201d Ran example sentences: \u201cI ran a 5k on Saturday.\u201d \u201cYou ran so fast at the track meet!\u201d"}
{"text": "GROWTH & SHAPING TRADITIONS Student enrollment grows steadily in the 1920s, topping 1,000 in 1923 and reaching 1,300 in 1926. To ease overcrowding, the Trustees fund the Chemistry Building and the Field House, and President Lovett limits the freshman class size. Lovett retains his outstanding initial faculty and recruits new members to accomodate the growing student body and expanded academic program. Rice professors make important contributions to Houston's cultural and civic institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Symphony, the City Planning Commission and the municipal Social Service Bureau. Students adopt \"Rice's Honor\" as the school song and initiate May F\u00eate, the Archi-Arts Ball, the Engineering Show and the Rally Club during the 1920s. President Lovett's intellectual ambitions for Rice receive a boost with the installation of a Phi Beta Kappa chapter in 1929."}
{"text": "The spleen and lymph nodes are both parts of the lymphatic system. This system protects the human body against infections and helps balance the amount of fluid in the body. One of the spleen's most important jobs is removing foreign bodies from the circulatory system. The spleen also contains macrophages, which remove dead tissue, foreign matter and bacteria from the blood. Lymph nodes act as filters. They remove viruses, bacteria and other harmful organisms from the body and are found in the armpit, neck, groin, chest and other parts of the body.Learn more about Organs"}
{"text": "Over a decade ago, Stanford roboticists started experimenting with ways of using arrays of very small spines to help climbing robots grip rough surfaces. These microspine grippers have been used on all kinds of research robots since then, and recently, NASA has decided that microspines are the best way for spacecraft to grab onto asteroids. Yesterday at the IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems in South Korea, Shiquan Wang from Stanford presented a new microspine-based palm design for rock-climbing robots. These palms use microspines that can support four times the weight of previous designs, which will be enough to turn JPL\u2019s RoboSimian DRC robot into a champion rock climber. And we\u2019re not talking just scrambling up slopes: It\u2019ll be able to scale vertical rock faces, and even clamber around overhangs."}
{"text": "Long long ago, Qin Dynasty had a boy; his name was Kong Rong. He had two elder brothers and a younger sister. They were friendly to each other. Their father and mother loved them, but they loved Kong Rong more. One day, father wanted to know how gentle Kong Rong was. Then he decided to give Kong Rong a test. He told mother to go to the fruit shop and buy some pears. Then he picked up three bigger pears and a smaller one. He told Kong Rong to distribute these pears. Kong Rong thought a short time and gave the bigger pears to his brothers and sister. His father asked him, \"Why did you give the bigger pears to your brothers and sister?\" Kong Rong said, \"My brothers are older than me, so they could eat bigger pears. My sister is younger than me; I must care for her.\" When father heard this, he smiled. This story teaches us: we ought to modestly decline to everybody."}
{"text": "The endocrine system controls many of your body\u2019s functions through chemical substances called hormones. It creates sweat, saliva, mucus and digestive juices. The endocrine gland, otherwise known as the ductless gland, pour hormones into the blood stream. That is how the hormones reach the different locations of the body. Since the endocrine system produces sweat, it regulates the body\u2019s temperature. The endocrine system is important for life because it controls development and growth during our childhood. Further, it helps the regulation of body functions in adulthood and during the reproductive process. -Kayla, Tasha, Mike, and Anthony"}
{"text": "An Englewood, Colorado, student named Payton built a volcano as a school project. It was made of chocolate candy pinned to a foam base. Her dog Reggie couldn't resist, and ate the whole thing. Reggie was taken to a veterinary hospital, where x-rays showed 50 pins in the dog's gut! Many were retrieved endoscopically, but Reggie underwent surgery to remove the last few pins. Reggie has since recovered completely. Payton showed her teacher the x-ray to explain why her assignment wasn't done on time. The science assignment has been redone and handed in for credit. \u201cI completely redid the project with glue the second time.\u201d Reggie and Payton received high praise for their first scientific endeavor. \u201cI got an \u2018A.\u2019 \u201c We hope you like this article! Please help us grow by sharing:"}
{"text": "Sodium nitride is an ionic compound that is very unstable and easily breaks up to form sodium atoms and nitrogen gas at around 360 K. The atomic number of sodium is 11. To achieve a stable electronic configuration it loses one electron to form a positively charged ion `Na^+` . The atomic number of nitrogen is 7. It can accept 3 electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration. This leads to the formation of a negatively charged ion `N^(3-)` . One ion of `N^(3-)` and 3 ions of `Na^+` together form the ionic compound `Na_3N` ."}
{"text": "VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) \u2013 The total area affected by wildfires in BC has been on an upward trend for years. While the numbers of hectares burned by wildfires goes up and down by the season, the 10-year average has been rising since 1991 according to government stats UBC professor Simon Donner says as the climate continues to warm, this will have a direct impact on wildfire seasons in the coming years. \u201cYou can\u2019t look at an individual fire and for certain say climate change alone caused that fire, but we do expect the sort of thing we are seeing this summer which is more fires covering a larger area.\u201d \u201cCertainly as the planet is warming we expect to see forest fires become more frequent, more widespread and larger in the west,\u201d he warns. Donner adds our summers will continue to get drier on average, with more water falling as rain rather than snow during the winter."}
{"text": "(Updated and improved with more problems added!) This is a comprehensive math packet for 4th graders based on common core standards. This will be a great tool to use as a review, for test preparation, or as an informal assessment. It is also designed so that each skill can be cut to use individually for math centers or minute math activities -- there are 34 of them -- enough for each student in class! An answer key is provided."}
{"text": "Scientific Name: Limosa haemastica - Large shorebird. - Long, slightly upcurved bill is pink at base, black at tip. - Tail is black. - Uppertail coverts white. - Black wing linings contrasting with white bases to flight feathers. - White wing stripe. - Dark leg chestnut underparts with dense black and gray bars, black upperparts with small white spots."}
{"text": "|Defines whether there is at least one handrail| |Used on these elements| |Status: De facto| |Tools for this tag| Handrails are rails designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide stability. The handrail key and its variants describe the presence of handrails on steps and paths. Define whether there is a handrail at all: Define the position of the handrails (in the direction of the OSM way): See highway=steps for more examples."}
{"text": "Is your dog afraid to be in a crowd with lots of activity going on? Do you have a hard time walking your pet if there are many people around? Here are some tips to help your dog cope with crowds: - Slowly introduce a new or young animal to the bustle of crowds. It takes time to help them learn to be comfortable in new situations. - Start by taking him out during less busy times of the day and then work your way up. - Keep up with the local goings on to make sure you know when activities like sports events, festivals or conventions are being held near where you live or walk your companion. Avoid these chaotic events and schedule his walk another time. - If your dog is approached by other people or small children, make sure you explain tot hem how your pet likes to be greeted."}
{"text": "Lightning illuminates the area they strike on Earth but their flash can be seen from space too. This timelapse was made from 49 images taken 400 km above Earth in 2012 by an astronaut on the International Space Station travelling at 28 800 km/h. At these distances a camera flash is pointless, but our planet moves by so quickly images can end up being blurred. ESA\u2019s Nightpod camera aid compensates for the motion of the Station. The target stays firmly centred in frame so the final image is in focus. Astronauts can set up the device to take ultra-sharp images automatically using off-the-shelf cameras. The steady progression of frames seen in this video with the target staying in centre frame would be nearly impossible without Nightpod. By: European Space Agency, ESA"}
{"text": "Chemistry- partial pressures posted by Dave . A sample of gas collected over water at 42 degrees C occupies a volume of one liter. The wet gas has a pressure of .986 atm. The gas is dried and the dry gas occupies 1.04 L with a pressure of 1.00 atm at 90 degrees C. Using this information, calculate the vapor pressure of water at 42 degrees C. I was going to approach this problem by finding the pressure of the gas when dry at 42 degrees C, and then do P[dry]= P[total] - P[water pressure] but I realized this would get me nowhere as I didn't know the total pressure. Is there a better way to do this problem? Calculate total mols H2O and gas @ 42o C from PV = nRT. Calculate mols dry gas from the second set of conditions @ 90o C. The difference in mols should be the mols H2O vapor and that put back into the PV=nRT at 42 should give P of water at 42."}
{"text": "This week, Conservator Lynn Teggart from the National Library of Scotland describes conservation treatment of two large maps from the Bartholomew collection. This article was originally posted on the NLS blog. The Newbigging Farm map The first map shows Newbigging Farm and dates from 1864. Examination of satellite maps suggests that the farm still exists, and is based south west of Edinburgh close to Penicuik. The map is printed in black ink on a heavy weight, woven paper, with colour added by hand using water colour paints, and a layer of varnish applied on top. The paper has been lined onto a linen support, and wooden rollers are nailed to the upper and lower edges of the map."}
{"text": "Saturday, August 22, 2009 Death of the Dinosaurs Dinosaurs dominated our planet for 160 million years. Now, all that remains of these huge creatures are bones. Fossil records show that 65 million years ago, something devastated the Earth's entire ecosystem and dinosaurs suddenly died out along with around 50% of all other species. But what caused their extinction? For many years, this question has remained a mystery shrouded in speculation."}
{"text": "\u6208\u5f17\u96f7\u00b7\u5fb7\u00b7\u5723 - \u5965\u9a6c\u5c14\u662f\u6cd5\u5170\u5fb7\u65af\u9a91\u58eb\u548c\u5723\u6bbf\u9a91\u58eb\u56e2\u7684\u521b\u59cb\u4eba\u4e4b\u4e00\u3002 In the early 12th century, Bernard de Clairvaux sent Saint-Omer and eight other trusted Templars, including future Grand Master Hugues de Payens, to the Holy Land to find Solomon's Temple. Around 1119, King Baldwin II of Jerusalem gave them Al-Aqsa Mosque as their headquarters, believing that the Templars worked to protect Christian pilgrims. Al-Aqsa Mosque was later named Solomon's Temple. After nine years of traveling, Saint-Omer and his fellow Templars returned to France, where Bernard and Payens wrote the Latin Rule, which outlined the rules of the Order. The Templar Order was recognized at the Council of Troyes in 1129."}
{"text": "Description:The long history of formalized record keeping in New Spain and Mexico provides a wealth of information for researching Mexican ancestors. Church records date back to the early Spanish Colonial Era, and civil registrations went into effect shortly after Mexican Independence. These records are often described as the best family history records in the world due to the wealth of genealogical information typically included in these records. Learn how to find and analyze Mexico civil and church registration collections to build out your Mexican family history. Even a non-Spanish speaker can be successful at this research. Target Audience: Those who have already identified their ancestral hometown(s) in Mexico. Instructor: Colleen Greene, GSHA-SC Member"}
{"text": "posted by kimi . Rahim has 5 boxes of sweets.Each box contains y sweets.His teacher gives him another 8 sweets. (a) Find the total number of sweets Rahim has in terms of y. (b) If y=4,how many sweets does Rahim have altogether? a. 5y + 8 b. substitute 4 for y."}
{"text": "The core network connects the distribution network gateways and provides fault tolerant Internet connectivity to the gateways. Strategic points in the network is interconnected using a ring. This provides a redundant connection to the Internet from each point which improves the availability. Traffic will seek a different path If one path becomes unavailable. The ring have 10 Gbps fiber connections. - Rotary, uplink - Kaserntorget, uplink The core network routes traffic in Layer 3 of the OSI model (IP). The dynamic routing protocol OSPF is used to synchronize the routers and the distribution network gateways. OSPF is also used to synchronize the core network with GSIX which provides the uplinks used by SGS's network."}
{"text": "One Legged Plank on the Knee Category:Arm and Leg Support / Balancing The body is parallel to the earth, and supported by straight arms and one knee. The other leg is extended off the earth and reaches back with active toes. The abdomen is pulled up towards the spine. The pelvis is tucked. The neck is a natural extension of the spine. The chin is slightly tucked. The palms are flat and the elbows are close to the side body. The joints are stacked with the wrists, elbows and shoulders in a straight line perpendicular to the earth. The gaze follows the spine and the eyes are focused down towards the earth. Strengthens the arms, wrists and spine. Tones the abdomen."}
{"text": "Spotted Lagoon Jellies in Jellies Invasion! We have spotted lagoon jellies now on exhibit in Jellies Invasion: Oceans Out of Balance! Did you know? Instead of a single mouth, this species of jelly has many small mouth openings on its oral arms, which capture plankton. These jellies love the sunlight! It fuels the growth of symbiotic algae in their tissues, giving them a greenish-brown to blue color in the wild. Spotted lagoon jellies can be found throughout the South Pacific! Be sure to check back every Friday to find out what\u2019s happening!"}
{"text": "View the state of the climate, both now and in the past. Scientists at the Met Office Hadley Centre develop observational datasets that, amongst other things, are used to monitor the climate. These pages contain graphics produced from these datasets along with explanations of features that can be seen. There are also links to HadObs - the Met Office Hadley Centre observations webpages - where most of the data used to create the plots can be found, and to pages describing the work of the team who produce the data and plots. You may also be interested in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society State of the Climate reports, which Met Office Hadley Centre scientists contribute to."}
{"text": "Christianity has a long and rich tradition in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, where the religion was originally introduced all the way back in the 1st century AD. This makes it one of the first countries in the world to embrace Christianity, alongside Armenia. That is why there are some incredibly old and beautiful churches in Ethiopia as well as other African nations. All of them well worth exploring if you have an interest in religion, culture or architecture. Here are the 5 Oldest Churches and Monasteries in Africa. 5. Lalibela: Ethiopia, 12th century The Lalibela church complex in Ethiopia may not be the oldest in Africa, but it is still very old, and probably the best known around the world. Containing 11 churches in all, the site was entered into the UNESCO World Heritage registry back in 1978."}
{"text": "Activities and Customs The easiest way to keep our families from celebrating Christmas ahead of time is by keeping Advent. Children love to anticipate. When there are empty mangers to fill with straws of small sacrifices, when the Mary-Candle is a daily reminder on the dinner table, when Advent hymns are sung in the candlelight of a graceful Advent wreath, children are not anxious to celebrate Christmas before time. That would offend their sense of honor. Older children who make Nativity sets, cut Old Testament symbols to decorate a Jesse tree, or prepare costumes for a Christmas play will find Advent all too short a time to prepare for the coming of Christ the King. (Christmas to Candlemas in a Catholic Home by"}
{"text": "Engineering Projects with NI LabVIEW and Vernier This book contains engaging hands-on projects for SensorDAQ, LabQuest, or LabQuest Mini. It introduces engineering concepts and programming with NI LabVIEW software. This book introduces many important science and engineering concepts, including analog and digital input, sensors and how they are calibrated, feedback and control, analog and digital output, servo and stepper motors, PID control, pulse-width modulation, voltage dividers and Wheatstone bridges.At this time, the STEM Resource Center has only one copy of this manual and it may not be loaned out. However, a hard copy may be made of the lab handout or a digital copy may be transferred to a personal pin drive. Type(s): Module/Unit, Lesson Plan, Computer Activity, Classroom Activity Subject(s): Engineering, Physics Grade Level(s): Post-Secondary, High School Total Quantity: 0"}
{"text": "Removal of foreign objects from the root canal can be very frustrating. The use of a variety of instruments and techniques has been suggested for the retrieval of obstacles from root canals during endodontic treatment. This article describes a method for retrieving a large mass of amalgam restoration that was wedged into the root canal. The amalgam, which had served as the provisional restorative material during apexification of an immature anterior tooth, was inadvertently pushed into the root canal. After the mass was bypassed, the amalgam was loosened with the aid of copious irrigation, chelation, and flotation. Hedstrom files twisted around the object allowed sufficient grip for its retrieval, enabling completion of the root canal treatment. (Quintessence Int 2006;37:318\u2013321) Key words: amalgam, bypass, chelation, foreign object, retrieval, root canal"}
{"text": "Technique to improve visulization of elusive tree-ring boundaries in aspen (Populus tremuloides) A simple, quick, and inexpensive technique to improve visualization of aspen (Populus tremuloides) tree rings under the microscope, the \u2018shadow technique\u2019, is described. The technique assumes appropriate preparation of increment cores or cross-sections and works well on the lighter portions of the sample with fungus- and bacteria-free wood. The shadow technique was used successfully to elucidate tree-ring boundaries in small diameter (,5 cm DBH) aspen from northern Utah that commonly had .100 annual rings. Crossdating verified whether the elusive rings were missing or false rings. Aspen tree-ring measurement will be greatly enhanced with the shadow technique and preliminary investigation suggests it could be used on other species such as curlleaf mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifolius)."}
{"text": "A lunar base on the Moon could become a reality Laurent Pambaguian has the enviably futuristic job title of \u201cspace architect\u201d. But when it comes to exploration, the French engineer believes the basic principles are unchanged since humans first set sail. \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t take a house, you\u2019d take a saw and a hammer and build things out of raw materials,\u201d he says. Pambaguian is leading a European Space Agency project to design a lunar base capable of housing four astronauts for a hypothetical long-term mission to the Moon. He would equip them with a giant inflatable sphere, water and a 3-D printer. From this, they would build \u2013 or rather print \u2013 an igloo-like base from moon dust, or regolith. The project is\u2026"}
{"text": "The human brain has been called the most complex object in the known universe, and in many ways it's the final frontier of science. A hundred billion neurons, close to a quadrillion connections between them, and we don't even fully understand a single cell. Neuroscience aims to understand how a person arises out of a clump of squishy matter. It's where psychology meets biology. And with new tools at our disposal\u2014computer simulations, medical imaging\u2014we double our knowledge every decade. Roll up your sleeves and poke around."}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: place in \u201cKhuddaka Nikaya\u201d 14. Buddhavamsa (\u201cHistory of the Buddhas\u201d), a narrative in verse in which the Buddha tells of the lives of the preceding 24 buddhas. (Earlier works know of only the last six of these.) The Buddha himself, in former lives, knew and worshiped each of them, and each foretold his future buddhahood. Three of the most famous va\u1e43sas in the South Asian context are the Buddhava\u1e43sa, Dipava\u1e43sa, and Mah\u0101va\u1e43sa. The Buddhava\u1e43sa provides an account of the lineage of 24 buddhas who preceded the historical Buddha, Gotama. The Dipava\u1e43sa primarily chronicles the history of the island of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from the..."}
{"text": "Thursday, November 10, 2011 A revolution in knot theory: In the mid-1990s, mathematicians discovered something strange. There are Gauss codes for which it is impossible to draw planar knot diagrams but which nevertheless behave like knots in certain ways. In particular, those codes, which Nelson calls *nonplanar Gauss codes*, work perfectly well in certain formulas that are used to investigate properties of knots. Nelson writes: \"A planar Gauss code always describes a [knot] in three-space; what kind of thing could a nonplanar Gauss code be describing?\" As it turns out, there are \"virtual knots\" that have legitimate Gauss codes but do not correspond to knots in three-dimensional space. These virtual knots can be investigated by applying combinatorial techniques to knot diagrams."}
{"text": "If converting from millimeters to inches, multiply millimeters by .03937. It will provide a rough estimate of how many inches the millimeters would equal. To convert inches to millimeters, multiply inches by 25.4. This will provide the equivalent number in millimeters. Millimeters are a unit of measurement in the metric system. Millimeters are the smallest metric unit of measure. There are 10 millimeters in one centimeter. Other metric system measurements include centimeters and meters. Millimeters may be used when someone needs a very precise measurement of something, such as in architecture or machinery design.Learn more about Measurements"}
{"text": "Creates a new Point object. NOTE: The CreatePoint method should not be confused with either the AddPointEntity method, which is used to create a point that is visible on the screen. objectVariable = Library.CreatePoint (X, Y, Z) objectVariable is a variable representing a Point object. X, Y, and Z are double-precision variables representing the x, y, and z coordinates of the point. Tell me about... AddPointEntity method example CreatePoint method example"}
{"text": "Definition of Ascension Day : the Thursday 40 days after Easter observed in commemoration of Christ's ascension into Heaven First Known Use of ascension day Learn More about ascension day Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Ascension Day? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Understanding Programming: A Primer is an exclusive series for EDUKWEST designed to teach you the basics of computer programming. This series is designed to be a tutorial and you will be the most successful if you work through the tutorial with your text editor open. Key in the code as it appears and try to make it run correctly yourself. You\u2019ll find that by the end of this series, you\u2019ll be able to develop simple programs and understand the process of computer programming. Welcome. If this is your first time programming, congratulations! You\u2019re about to start an adventure that most find very rewarding. If you are trying to learn after a previous abortive attempt, you deserve recognition as well. Tackling programming isn\u2019t always easy\u2013but it\u2019s not outside the grasp of the average person, either."}
{"text": "Thursday, 7 April 2016 Peng Kiang's Visual text analysis Colour:The polar bear is read which will attract the reader's attention more than the background.The seas are only represented with a few lines. Words:Global warming is bolded,bigger and spelt with capital letters.The are also small words at the very bottom for more information. Literal:The bear has no more places to go since the rest of the area is water. Purpose:A bear can sleep and rest, but if we keep polluting the environment, it will not stop until we put in effort. Audience:General public who uses electricity unwisely. Culture:To promote awareness"}
{"text": "If you're looking for a quiet activity to keep the kids busy around the campfire on your next camping trip, we suggest playing to their fascination with knots. Not only is knowing your way around a piece of rope a useful life skill, working with knots teaches problem-solving and develops fine-motor skills. (But mostly it's just fun.) This easy-to-follow set of visual instructions we found at Mother Earth News is a good start. We plan to print out the image above and laminate it to keep at the cabin. Be sure to read the full article at Mother Earth News for a primer in \"rope rhetoric\" and a bit of background about each of the knots represented, from the Figure-8 Knot to the Timber Hitch."}
{"text": "This adaptable owl is the most common owl in the UK. It is a medium size owl with no ear tufts. Tawny owls hunt nocturnally across their range for small mammals, birds, frogs and insects. The female may have up to 9 eggs which once hatched fledge at about 3 weeks but remain with their parents for 2 to 3 months. Young tawny owls are just balls of grey fluff with huge round eyes. Each year we take in young abandoned Tawnies and release them back into the wild when they are fully grown. Our group (or parliament) of Tawny Owls include three wild rescues with various health issues thus preventing their release back into the wild. The two females are Basil and Minty. The male, Parsley, is a \u2018grey phase\u2019 Tawny Owl i.e. he is much greyer in colour than the rich, chestnut browns."}
{"text": "Origin and Etymology of glossolalia First Known Use: 1879See Words from the same year Medical Definition of glossolalia : profuse and often emotionally charged speech that mimics coherent speech but is usually unintelligible to the listener and that is uttered in some states of religious ecstasy and in some schizophrenic states Seen and Heard What made you want to look up glossolalia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Only at Partners In Learning would I arrive to see my CBRS child planting seeds and clucking along with chickens. |\"Can you open my seeds PLEEEEEASE?\"| If you have never gone out to the chicken coop at PIL, you should definitely check it out! |Big Roosters, little chickens| This natural learning environment is such a wonderful experience for children. The child that I visit loved getting dirty and seeing the animals. We talked about the chickens and roosters, which ones were big and which were little. We identified the colors of the bunny rabbits. We then dug holes in the garden plots with our fingers before planting some seeds. This activity was a great addition to the children's daily lessons. |Black and white bunnies| |Playing in the dirt and finding worms| |Digging holes for the seeds|"}
{"text": "Read these sentences and write them in reported speech. Write full words in your answers. 1. \u201c I will not solve your problems\u201d, the manager said. 2. \u201c Go to your room and do homework\u201d, mum said to Steve. 3. \u201cDon\u2019t press the button\u201d, my sister said."}
{"text": "Larimer County Department of Natural Resources is hosting critter scene investigations for kids in January \u2014 if and when it snows. Two sets of tracks dot the fresh snow leading into a gully. Suddenly the tracks trail off into an area of disturbed snow, and only one set of tracks leaves the area. What happened there? Join volunteer naturalists on snowy mornings to investigate animal behaviors using basic tracking skills during this fun interactive program. Programs will be held when conditions are good for tracking at Devil\u2019s Backbone Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, and Eagle\u2019s Nest Open Space. You\u2019ll receive email notification the night before a program is to be held with details on where to meet and what to bring. This is an excellent program for kids! If you are interested please email Heather Young at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 970-679-4489."}
{"text": "Not too easy. Not too difficult. I would recommend it because it opens up a new way to look at and learnabout math. Instead of just using algebraic strategies, this course incorporates shapes and proofs to use mathematical reasoning backed by theorems. In addtion, it introduces you to triginometry. Highlights included learning how to write and complete proofs. Although they were challening, they made me learn how to approach math from a different angle (no pun intended) than I was used to, which encouraged me to think about math in a whole new perspective. Hours per week: Advice for students: I would recommend having a ruler, a protractor, a compass, and a scientific calculator if possible. These things help to draw shapes and are useful when learning about both angles and circles. Also do not fall behind in homework! It only piles up for you later."}
{"text": "This is a working water mill in daily use for grinding grain and producing the Museums' own flour. The large scale mechanism is built chiefly of wood and iron and is a wonderful example of early engineering showing energy conversion, power transmission and gearing. Click here for a video clip of the mechanism in If you are interested in viewing the footings of a tidal mill |Possible links to Units 2E and 6E Forces in movement and action |A worksheet investigates the structure of the mill power train and gearing ratios. to view and/or print How the Lurgashall Mill Works ||A description, with diagrams, of the workings of the mill."}
{"text": "September 20, 2010 - A d v e r t i s e m e n t An IQ comparison shows that Canadian regulations on manganese in drinking water should be updated to protect children, Quebec researchers say. The average IQ of children whose tap water was in the upper 20 per cent of manganese concentration was six points below children whose water contained little or no manganese, the researchers found. The study looked at 362 children aged six to 13. The amount of manganese from tap water and food was estimated, based on the results of a questionnaire. Manganese is a naturally occurring metal found in groundwater. It is an essential nutrient, but in excessive amounts, it can damage the nervous system. It occurs in naturally high levels in several parts of Quebec, New Brunswick and other regions, researchers say."}
{"text": "Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 63 / Number 1T / May 2013 / Pages 213-216 A high-enthalpy plasma facility with 0.4 MW power level has been constructed at Chonbuk National University in Korea. A segmented arc plasma torch was adopted as a plasma source for this facility. It is designed to have high thermal efficiency and long life in the production of supersonic plasma flow with enthalpy above 13 MJ/kg at a velocity of Mach 3. Diagnostic systems include enthalpy probe with mass spectrometer for the measurement of enthalpy, plasma composition and plasma temperatures, and heat flux probe for the measurement of heat flux. Visualization systems such as a pyrometer, a fast camera and an emission spectroscopy have been installed to monitor the surface temperature of the substrate, the plasma density and flow patterns."}
{"text": "Pls give me sb. a hint. I do this following exercise but I struggle with reading another lines of txt. Here is the text: Exercise 9.1 Write a program that reads words.txt and prints only the words with more than 20 characters (not counting whitespace). here is my version for the first line but I struggle to get through the all lines fullfiling the condition (20 char without whitespace) def test(): fin = open('words.txt') count = 0 word = fin.readline() x = len(word) for i in word: if i == ' ': count = count + 1 y = x - count if y >= 20: print word return word else: print 'words have only', y, 'char' test() pls can anybody help? Edited by vegaseat: added code tags"}
{"text": "An endoscopic examination of a horse\u2019s upper respiratory tract is a procedure that allows us to view and evaluate the nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, guttural pouches and trachea (windpipe). It is used in patients to evaluate the causes of noise during exercise or rest, bleeding from the nostrils, reduced airflow from one or both nostrils, poor performance or in cases of nasal discharge. The endoscope can also be used to look into sinuses after an entry hole has been made. The system also has the ability to perform injections via endoscopic exam (eg of ethmoid haematomas) as well as collect samples of the lower respiratory tract for laboratory analysis. Some of the more common conditions that can be diagnosed on endoscopic examination are left laryngeal hemiplagia (\u2018roarers\u2019, see photo below), dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP), epiglottic entrapment and ethmoid haematomas."}
{"text": "Ounces to grains conversion factor is 437.5 (for troy weight it is 480). To find out how many grains in an ounce, multiply by the conversion factor or use the converter below. 1 Ounce = 437.5 Grains Ounce is an imperial and U.S. customary mass unit. Troy ounce is used for the measurement of precious metals, gold, silver etc. The abbreviation is \"oz\". Grain is a unit of mass and based on the average mass of a seed of a cereal, barley and wheat. 1 pound equals to 7000 grains. It is also commonly used to measure the hardness of water and the mass of gunpowder. The abbreviation is \"gr\". For other weight units conversion, please go to Weight Conversion"}
{"text": "Middle School Highlights Math Problem Solving Advent students have tested well above grade level on the Stanford Achievement Test, with the elementary grades averaging a 2 year advancement, and the middle school grades averaging a 3 year advancement. Standardized writing tests show an advanced level as well, with our graduating eighth graders averaging a 11th grade 7th month level over the past three years on persuasive writing (Stanford Achievement Test - Writing). Median Grade Equivalent is an indicator of the performance of the typical student in the group in terms of grade equivalents. For example, the median grade equivalent of Advent kindergarten students who took the SAT in 2014 is 1.4. This indicates that Advent Kindergarteners who took the SAT performed at the level of first grade students in their fourth month of school."}
{"text": "Consider the following link: You can Google the images of sufi saints. Following are two saints of Bhakti movement: - Chaitanya (1468-1533): A devotee of Lord Krishna, he was the founder of modern Vaishnavism in Bengal. - Kabir (1440-1510): Disciple of Ramananda, he believed in formless God. He was the first to reconcile Dear Studentnduism and Islam The Bhakti movement: - was a Dear Studentndu religious movement - it was counter to the prevalent caste ideology - mystics had their won interpretations of devotional expression This conversation is already closed by Expert 100% users found this answer helpful."}
{"text": "When taken in an overdose paraldehyde kills by producing respiratory failure. Small doses increase the sensibility of touch, sight and hearing; large doses cause twitching of the muscles and difficulty in swallowing; while in overdose violent convulsions are produced. Ordinary doses have no effect upon the temperature but in overdose the temperature rises during a convulsion. If taken in overdose or in a concentrated form tartaric acid produces severe gastro-enteritis. On the 4th of December 1893, having been accidentally given an overdose of chloral, he died at Hindhead."}
{"text": "Are you looking to spice up your vocabulary instruction? These vocabulary activities are PERFECT for whole group or small group instruction! Students will work with their vocab words interactively in a fun and engaging way! I have includes 5 pages of 4 cards each. Each card has directions for a vocabulary activity or game. Most are no or very low prep. These cards were intended for the teacher to prep as a resource for frequent use. I printed mine out on cardstock, laminated, cut and hole-punched so I can hang them right by my small group and whole group instruction areas. Also included are recording sheets to go with some of the activities. Most of the activities can be done without a worksheet and may recommend a whiteboard or index cards but I wanted to include the option of a recording sheet if you prefer. Thanks for checking out this product!!"}
{"text": "Alaskan Natives had many beliefs that they practices they believed everything had spirits including their surroundings. They had many beliefs they believed everything were caused by spirits even illnesses. They had shamans who protected them they were like the village doctors and protectors. So when 60 percent of there population had died they turned on the Shamans for not protecting them. After they turned on the Shamans they turned to the westerners for help. The Westerners told them masks were evil and the dancing they did was also evil. They converted the Nativies to Christianity and sent there children to boarding schools."}
{"text": "The name comes from 'Ari-que pay' quechua, that means 'Yes, stay'. It is located in the plae where the Andean central area and the center south Andean is divided. It was founded in August 15th, 1540 by Manuel Garc\u00eda de Carbajal. Arequipa, or 'The White City' is called like this because of sillar stone used in the constructions, a material of volcanic lava petrified between white and perla that when is brightened by the sun produces a beautiful shining. So it shows a beautiful architecture made of sillar, landscapes and great valleys. Arequipa has become the centre of the economical complex at the south of Peru and is one of the departments that produce milk and the most important in the country. Arequipa cuisine is one of the most varied in Peru. The most important are everyday soups and others like:"}
{"text": "Quantachrome offers instruments for determining pore size by gas adsorption, mercury porosimetry and capillary flow porometry. Gas adsorption techniques permit pore radius measurements from approximately four Angstroms to five hundred Angstroms employing both classical mesopore and newer micropore methods. See Gas Sorption - Principles of Operation. Mercury porosimetry provides measurements of pore radii from several million down to eighteen Angstroms. See Mercury Porosimeter - Principle of Operation. Capillary flow porometry measures the pore size distribution of through-pores, typically of filters and membranes. See Capillary Flow Porometry - Principle of Operation."}
{"text": "The number of accidents at work in Denmark has not declined in the last decade, despite different types of preventions methods. Traditionally preventions have been based on regulation of human behaviour or machinery. Recently safety culture has been presented as a new approach for the prevention of occupational accidents. The implicit models of organisation and man within mainstream safety culture approaches seem to be too rationalistic compared with day to day life of organisations. A safety culture concept is presented where the basis is symbolism."}
{"text": "Meaning of Roadway Bangla: \u09af\u09be\u09a8\u09ac\u09be\u09b9\u09a8 \u099a\u09b2\u09be\u099a\u09b2\u09c7\u09b0 \u09aa\u09a5 \u0938\u0921\u093c\u0915, \u092a\u0925, \u092e\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0917, \u0930\u093e\u091c-\u092a\u0925 Noun / \u09ac\u09bf\u09b6\u09c7\u09b7\u09cd\u09af / \u0938\u0902\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e the land over which a road is built; a road together with the land at its edge. the part of a road over which vehicles travel; road. the surface of a road the part of a road that is used by vehicles"}
{"text": "Duration: 23:41 min Summary: CRUD (Create, Read, Update and Delete) operations are the main tools used to manipulate data in any database. This video shows how to use the method insert(), find(), findone(), update() and delete() to perform CRUD operations in MongoDB. The video explain how to filter the data using documents and how to manipulate the collections in order to handle the data for using the CRUD operations. The video also discuss aspects of how these operations are performed in the relational world and how they are mapped to the NoSQL world. : Windows 7, MongoDB, NoSQL : The video shows how to perform create, read, update and delete operations with MongoDB : MongoDB, NoSQL, Database, CRUD, Create, Read, Update, Delete"}
{"text": "\u2018Helpers are methods in modules that you keep mostly hidden out of the way. The idea is to keep as much Ruby code out of the views, so helpers are mainly for use in that context. Helpers are the only methods you can access, other than instance methods for an instance you have access to.\u2019 except from Declare a controller method as a helper. For example, the following makes the current_user controller method available to the view. You 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 In a view: Parameters method[, method] - A name or names of a method on the controller to be made available on the view. A solid beginner\u2019s break-down (it\u2019s a little old though) is here."}
{"text": "posted by please help me!! . Name an object, person, place, or action that you could use to symbolize each of the following. Remember a symbol and the thing it is symbolizing must have elements in common. 2-a difficult experience 4-telling a lie 5-an obnoxious child 6-a new opportunity 7-making a new friend 9-being a complicated person 10-an aggressive salesman Please note that no one here will do your work for you. However, we will be happy to read over what YOU THINK and make suggestions and/or corrections. Please post what you think, and I'll check it for you. freedom maybe a dove for a symbol? Doves usually symbolize peace. An American eagle and the Statue of Liberty are two symbols of freedom. ok so number 4 would be i think not honest i think they're asking for a symbol like Ms Sue said a dove symbolize peace"}
{"text": "(The video player has a \u2018Full screen\u2019 button to make it bigger) This song has two sharps in the key signature. That means we need to change every F into an F# and every C into a C#. You won\u2019t see a big sharp sign in front of every F note and every C note, you just have to remember. The right hand in measures 1-16 is easy to learn because it uses the same rhythm again and again. Remember that a dotted quarter note gets one and a half beats. For measures 17-24, reset the sustain pedal every measure. For measures 25-40, reset the pedal every 2 measures. The left hand is really stretched out in measures 25-40. The sustain pedal will help you out though because it will continue to hold the notes while you reposition your hand."}
{"text": "Question: Provide an example of exploratory research Provide an example of exploratory research. Answer to relevant QuestionsWhat is the difference between longitudinal studies and cross-sectional studies? Briefly describe the history of secondary data in the United States. Describe the ACS in terms of the advantage it offers as well as how to retrieve data. Describe the classification of secondary data? Indicate the advantages and disadvantages of client interaction in the design and execution of a focus group study. Post your question"}
{"text": "\u201cPeter and the Wolf\u201d was written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936 and was meant for a children\u2019s theater in Moscow. The story and the music was written by Prokofiev; he used instruments from four instrument families (Strings, Woodwinds, Brass and Percussions) to tell the story. In the story, each character is represented by a particular musical instrument. \u201cPeter and the Wolf\u201d has become Prokofiev\u2019s most notable work and serves as a great children\u2019s introduction to music and the instruments of the orchestra. This resource contains flashcards showing the characters in the story and the different instruments that they are represented by in the musical piece. (.pdf file 241KB)"}
{"text": "Plato's CRITO PDF (Text) Socrates failed in his attempt to avoid conviction and is sentenced to death. However, his friend Crito has bribed the guards offering him a way to escape and go into exile. In this dialogue, Crito tries to persuade Socrates that it is right to flee from the unjust sentence imposed on him. In the course of their conversation, they probe the foundations of civil and moral law and treat issues as relevant to our time as to Plato's. Copyright 2010 by Agora Publications. All rights reserved"}
{"text": "Jerusalem (Jul. 14) An edict of Sultan Abdul Mejid dated 1841 which conferred the rights and privileges of a chief rabbi on Rabbi Abraham Gagin and which ordered non-interference with the Jews \u201cin the synagogues, at places of devotional visits and pilgrimages and during the practice of Jewish ritual\u201d was produced today before the Wailing Wall Commission. This edict was renewed with the confirmation of succeeding chief rabbis as late as 1893. The edict of Sultan Abdul Mejid is considered perhaps the most significant piece of evidence presented by the Jews because it shows the Turkish attitude towards the Jewish religious sites, including the Wailing Wall. These documents were unearthed by a former Jewish magistrate whom the Jewish Agency had sent to Constant-"}
{"text": "Each full Moon name was applied to the entire month in which it occurred. These names, and some variations, were used by the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior. |May||Full Flower Moon||Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some Algonquin tribes knew this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.| To know more on full moon names. click here"}
{"text": "Use \u2018plain English\u2019 when drafting contracts: any normal person should be able to understand what it says. A legal counsel should be necessary only to clarify that certain phrases are normal or indeed catch the parties\u2019 intentions. The legal aspect of a contract should be limited to what is being expressed, not how it is expressed. Traditional contract phrases, which are not plain English (anymore) make a contract harder to read. They do not serve the interest of a party. There is no need to include archaisms such as WITNESSETH or oddities such as the use of both words and numerals to express numbers. Exactly what is plain language, especially plain legal language? It is ordinary \u2018adult English\u2019, used in day-to-day conversation. It is the use of language stripped of archaic forms and vocabulary, supported by design, layout and typography of the text."}
{"text": "This Porcineograph, Pork in 1876 This porcineograph. Created by the Forbes Lith. Mfg. Co., Boston. Some copy here from the poster: \"This Porcineograph is copied from the Census Surveys of 1870, adding only 3 feet of territory (?) resting on Cuba, Mexico, and Sandwich Islands, and the Hydro-Cephalus from Canada. Salt Pork with Chicken fixin's. turtle Soup, Orangee and Pickled trotters. Boiled Pork and Gooseberry Sauce. Fried Pork and Barley Cakes.\" This is a map of the United States in shape of a pig, surrounded by pigs representing the different states, with notations of state foods. Original color lithograph was created in 1876 by the Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company. Great care has been taken to reproduce this image for you. We stand behind the quality of your print with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee."}
{"text": "Earlier this week I asked about why white northerners chose to resist secession and go to war. Kevin Levin took that post and ran with it, asking readers to extend their analysis southward to residents of states that declared for the Confederacy. Let\u2019s focus for a moment on that question, especially because it does say something about the connections between slavery, racial attitudes, and allegiance that complicates matters \u2026 as in the case of Andrew Johnson, who saw nothing wrong with slavery (as opposed to rich Whig slaveholders), was a bitter racist, and yet stood out as a unionist who braved danger in pursuit of his position. That\u2019s right, I said something positive about Andrew Johnson. So what motivated white southern unionists to decide and act as they did?"}
{"text": "As we move into almost the half way point through the alphabet with letter K, I thought that we will make this part Owl\u2019s turning point in his A to Z adventure with mysterious discoveries. Today, K is for key. His adventure still continues here: Owl awakens from his circus dream to a loud flapping sound above him. He looks up to find a key attached to a kite. The kite is stuck in between a tree branch. Here is a recap of his letters so far: For more information about the A to Z Challenge, please visit their website here. A To Z Challenge a to z adventure alphabet atozchallenge blogging challenge children fun illustrations kids learning letter letters owl owls pictures preschoolers reading Shapes storytelling toddlers writing A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song. - Maya Angelou"}
{"text": "Spitzer image of the Crab nebula, showing multiple accelerated trailing micro black holes (former starspots like sun pots, pink colored in infra red) which are also seen by the Chandra observatory in x-Ray. (double click on image) see also: Examples of supernova remnants: Recent Chandra image of two trailing micro black holes leaving x-ray tails behind!! ScienceDaily (Jan. 23, 2010) \u2014 Astronomer were surprised to find two distinct \"tails\" found on a long tail of gas that is believed to be forming stars where few stars have been formed before."}
{"text": "Programming language [\u02c8pro\u028a.\u0261r\u00e6m.\u026a\u014b \u02c8l\u00e6\u014b.\u0261w\u026ad\u0292]: a coded language to write instructions a computer can understand and execute. The most basic programming language is the binary machine language the computer interprets without any translator. It is referred as a low-level language and you may call it the native language of a computer. There are plenty of programming languages made for specific fields of work. For example, R was made for statisticians and therefore offers many techniques for data analysis.Back to Dictionary"}
{"text": "One can go \"FAR\" in today's world of financial reporting if one can get Fast, Accurate & Reliable data to manage. Microsoft query is a means to create a report made from elements of multiple databases. This exercise will show how to write a query in Excel. The example will link two Microsoft Access tables , and use a pivot table using a calculated field to reconcile the difference. For your convenience, this tutorial is available for download. Using Excel Query Aug 10th 2009"}
{"text": "Resources for educators Animal science is a STEM discipline that helps prepare students for high-level science and math courses. Animal science is also a great way to bring biology, nutrition and genetics research to life! AnimalSmart.org has resources you can share with any age group. For elementary school educators: Visit the Kids' Zone Join the Jr. Animal Scientist program For junior high educators: Plan a field trip! For high school educators: Animal science teaching plans Use Animal Frontiers for in-class research"}
{"text": "Inventor and engineer Hiram Stevens Maxim was an American who settled in England where he perfected the Maxim machine gun in 1883. This provided him with a substantial income and he was able to pursue his interests in aviation and airships in the 1890s. Whether he actually created the Maxim motorcars sold by the London General Automobile Company from premises near Victoria Station, or merely lent his name to them, is an open question; it being observed at the time that: \"the design of these vehicles is under the supervision of Sir Hiram Maxim\". Whatever. The cars were assembled from French and German components, including the 2.3-litre two-cylinder Fafnir engine. Although sound enough they really offered nothing that was not already available from many other established manufacturers. It is thought that only one Maxim motorcar, a 1903 example, survives."}
{"text": "Five Harvard students took it upon themselves to be the first to launch a hamburger into space. They tied it to a weather balloon along with a camera and a GPS unit. According to their YouTube video, it made it to around 90,000 feet before the balloon popped. They tracked it down in a tree about 130 miles from where they launched it. Check out the video after the jump!"}
{"text": "The following themes will serve as a starting point for discussions. From our experience, they may certainly evolve to various directions. - The integration of computational thinking and mathematics teaching and learning in preschool to undergraduate, and teacher education settings. - Research-based understandings of the interplay between the affordances of computational thinking and mathematics. - Practice-based understandings (and theorizing about these understandings) of the nature of exemplary tasks, pedagogical models, instructional materials and resources, and assessment practices."}
{"text": "In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a very realistic and detailed Hamburger using simple tools and techniques such as Pathfinder, Align, Blend, layer arrangements etc. in Adobe Illustrator. Let\u2019s start. 39. Create a new ellipse and fill it with a radial gradient 40. Create a shape, place it in front and fill with solid color. 41. Set it as shown in the image below. 42. The image should look something like this. 43. Create a new shape and fill it with the radial gradient. 44. Once done, your image should look like this."}
{"text": "Four Travelers Problem Library Home || Full Table of Contents || Suggest a Link || Library Help |Interactive Mathematics Miscellany and Puzzles, Alexander Bogomolny| |Four roads on a plane, each a straight line, are oriented so that no two are parallel and no three pass through the same point. A traveler walks along each road at a constant speed. The speeds, however, may not be the same. Traveler 1 meets Travelers 2, 3, and 4; Traveler 2 meets Travelers 1, 3, and 4. Show that Travelers 3 and 4 also meet.| |Levels:||High School (9-12), College| |Math Topics:||Graph Theory| \u00a9 1994- The Math Forum at NCTM. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "The Fundamental Particles and Interactions chart emphasizes the latest particle research. All new, with a completely new design and greatly updated content including more about neutrinos and a section on \"Unsolved Mysteries\" including dark matter and dark energy. The new version has updated information on the subatomic world of quarks, electrons, neutrinos, gluons, antimatter, and the top quark. The chart is available in wallchart, poster and placemat sizes. A feature story in Science Magazine, headlined \"Move Over Mendeleyev,\" described the CPEP \"chart of the subatomic world\" as \"the physicist\u2019s answer to the chemist\u2019s periodic table of the elements.\" The story discusses injecting \"the excitement of the latest physics into classroom teaching.\" More than 200,000 copies of the chart have been distributed."}
{"text": "A project designed by Holly Zickler and David Rifkind Sunday, October 23, 2011 props for Tricky Dick Could Richard Nixon get the Republican presidential nomination these days? Whatever else Nixon was responsible for, he also signed into law some of our country\u2019s foundational environmental legislation, including the National Environmental Policy Act (1969), the Clean Air Act (1970), the Clean Water Act (1972), and the Endangered Species Act (1973). Without Nixon, many of our iconic animal species \u2013 bald eagles, alligators, bison \u2013 would be extinct. Remember back when you couldn\u2019t see the Los Angeles skyline through the smog, or when the Cuyahoga River caught fire? Take a deep breath and thank Richard Milhous Nixon."}
{"text": "\u00ab back to encyclopedia search results A perennial herb of the mint family with ovate aromatic leaves, and purple flowers. Oil of peppermint is used in medicine ans confectionery. It's the most common variety grown in Britain. It grows best in moist soils, but its roots should be restricted or it can take over areas of the garden. The herb contains menthol and is popular for culinary uses (in British cookery mainly for mint sauce and as a flavouring for new potatoes) - especially in the Middle East, where it's used to flavour tea and in salads. Peppermint oil is used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. If you enjoy cooking take a minute to look at \u2018Simon Scrutton French Cookery Classes\u2019 on Google \u2013 and learn how to make top class bistro-style dishes. Suitable for beginners upwards. Small classes."}
{"text": "Meaning of Wounds Bangla: \u0995\u09cd\u09b7\u09a4, \u099c\u0996\u09ae, \u0986\u0998\u09be\u09a4, \u0998\u09be, \u0986\u09b9\u09a4\u09bf, \u09ae\u09b0\u09cd\u09ae\u0998\u09be\u09a4, \u0998\u09be\u09a4, \u099a\u09cb\u099f Noun / \u09ac\u09bf\u09b6\u09c7\u09b7\u09cd\u09af / \u0938\u0902\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease. a similar injury to the tissue of a plant. an injury or hurt to feelings, sensibilities, reputation, etc. to inflict a wound upon; injure; hurt. to inflict a wound."}
{"text": "Rainbow Saved paper: 0 sheets Average marks: 0/10 Best marks: 0/10. This is a poem about the rainbow. With lovely pictures, a poem, music and eight exercises to fill in. Have fun !! Language: English Grade/level: Elementary School subject: English as a Second Language (ESL) Age: 8+ Main content: Poem Other contents: video, rainbow, music Copyright \u00a9 16/01/2017 kristine44. Publication or redistribution of any part of this document is forbidden without authorization of the copyright owner. Text box style: Font: Size: px Link to this worksheet from your website or blog: What do you want to do? Check my answers Email my answers to my teacher"}
{"text": "Definition of klendusity : the tendency of a plant or variety to escape infection as a result of having some property (as a thick cuticle or hairy surface) that prevents or hinders inoculation : disease-escaping ability Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Seen and Heard What made you want to look up klendusity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "How plants water our planet: advances and imperatives Sheil, D 2014, 'How plants water our planet: advances and imperatives', Trends in Plant Science, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 209-211. Published version available from: Most life on land depends on water from rain, but much of the rain on land may also depend on life. Recent studies indicate that vegetation, especially tree cover, influences rain and rainfall patterns to a greater extent than is generally assumed. Here, I briefly highlight some of these findings to show that vegetation sciences will have an increasing role in understanding climate and its vulnerability to changes in land cover."}
{"text": "Arts Therapies include the following media: Dance Movement \u25cf Drama \u25cf Dream Work \u25cf Music \u25cf Storytelling \u25cf Visual Art \u25cf Visualisation \u25cf Voice & Song Some people find it hard to express themselves in words. Maybe certain feelings are difficult to access, or perhaps some memories or emotions are too painful to explore. This can leave the individual with a general sense of dis-ease without quite knowing the reason. Through the different arts therapies, the individual can draw on their own creative resources \u2014 something innate in each of us \u2014 to discover and express their feelings instead of speaking about them in the manner of traditional talking therapies. This way, the individual can get in touch with his or her inner, previously hidden, self, exploring deep issues, which will consequently facilitate change."}
{"text": "Find Out & Write About - Sea Life The Find Out & Write About Sea Life resource will enable your children to find out fascinating facts about sea creatures great and small. Topics covered include the crab, dolphin, herring, jellyfish, octopus, ray, shark, turtle, whale and plankton. Children will find out about whale noises, why plankton are important, what happens when a shark loses its teeth and much more. The information is presented at 3 levels. All levels use clear, recorded speech, and the text is highlighted as it is read. (Requires Clicker 7 for Windows or Mac)."}
{"text": "The Ancient Sport of long distance goal kicking. This sport is played with 1 or more players. Players draw a line in the dirt and form equal teams, depending on the number of player, behind the line. Distances from the starting line are measured and marked, usually done by ft. using 5,10,15 & 20 as markers. The players then take turns punting an organically grown and uncooked Squash. Points are earned based on the distance at which the squash impact the ground, rolling is not calculated into the score. The games ends when the squash is damaged beyond further use. At this point scores are added up and the team with the highest average wins. by Graffen November 09, 2011"}
{"text": "Ounces and pints are both common imperial units that are used to measure volume. Volume is a measure of how much space a substance can occupy. The measurement of a pint is most commonly used in establishments that serve alcohol. A pitcher of beer, for example, contains exactly 1 pint of beer. Despite being an imperial unit, the pint is still often used in this context in countries that use the metric system like Canada and Australia.Learn more about Food Measurements"}
{"text": "A collection of photos and historical comment about the UK's aqueducts, the underappreciated heroes of the inland waterways system. Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Staffs and Worcester Canal nr Tixall A squat, four arch stone aqueduct constructed by James Brindley. This was initially built on dry land and, when complete, the River Sow was diverted under it. Very similar to its near neighbour over the River Trent. Captain Ahab's personal collection - July 09 The Sow is a tributary of the Trent, which it joins at Great Haywood near Shugborough. In times of flood I have seen the water right up to the top of the arches, and the upstream valley flooded from one side to the other. For the rest of the time the river has barely enough water to float a canoe."}
{"text": "This easy-to-use classroom resource provides teachers and parents with daily practice to build students' grammar skills by practicing punctuation, capitalization, parts of speech, and spelling. Featuring 180 quick, diagnostic-based activities, data-driven assessment tips, and digital resources including PDFs of the activity sheets, and assessments. Your students will be gaining grammar skills in no time! 208 pages each. Write a review Note: HTML is not translated! Rating: Bad Good Enter the code in the box below:"}
{"text": "A contraction is a shortened version of two or more words. Remember that a contraction is formed by joining two small words into one and using an apostrophe in the place of the missing letter or letters. Remembering this rule will help to place the apostrophe in the correct spot. is not = take out the o = isn't I am = take out the a = I'm she will = take out the wi = she'll"}
{"text": "Prunes, dried - A prune is a dried plum. Prunes are very high in iron and make a good sweet snack. This dried fruit can be cooked (stewed prunes) or added to cakes, puddings or used for a stuffing in meat dishes. California grows 99% of all the prunes consumed in the United States and 70% of the prunes consumed world-wide. Prunes are available in cello bags, cans or in bulk in most grocery stores."}
{"text": "A violent explosion that occurs on the surface of the Sun as a result of the sudden release of magnetic energy. This release is caused by the interaction of the Sun's magnetic field with its fluid core, which produces a build-up of magnetic energy. This energy eventually reaches the surface of the Sun and passess into its corona, its less dense atmosphere, and is released out into space. Solar flares carry cosmic radiation, which has numerous negative effects on the human body as well as man-made equipment. Space colonies and bases continuously monitor solar flare activity in order to predict when large doses of radiation will be released."}
{"text": "Single sex hostel dwellers during the apartheid government days. Millions of Black South African workers were confined to living in single sex hostels. They were not allowed to bring their families to the cities. In the rural areas, women and children were forced to make a living on the land while money was sent home from the men in the city. Many families spent eleven months apart. The system produced numerous social evils that South African society is still fighting to overcome. - Location: South Africa"}
{"text": "Over 30 million small scale artisanal fisheries Over 35 million people make a living directly from fisheries or aquaculture. And, there are over 90% of people employed globally in capture fisheries are classified as small-scale. 97% of small-scale fishers are located near the coast, where their income generating activities are critical in alleviating poverty and providing a dietary source of protein1. Access to mobile technology and local markets can give fishers a strategic commercial advantage Technology can also improve their income while protecting their coasts. Growing consumer demand for responsible seafood products with real source verification is driving a new global seafood market. With the right source verification tools and adequate market access, fishers can capture this market and the premiums that come with it."}
{"text": "Chambersburg, PA has turned the local Blue Ridge Landfill into a renewable energy resource. The town is capturing methane from waste decomposition in the landfill and using that gas to power electric generators. After completing the 5.1-megawatt landfill gas project, 15 percent of the entire town\u2019s electricity is now coming from renewable energy; compared to 4 percent being used at the state level. The project was completed on time at a cost of $1.5 million, which was below the proposed budget. News Article \u2013 From Trash to Power: Chambersburg\u2019s Renewable Energy Source"}
{"text": "Whales Shouting (0:48) Just like people in a bar or other noisy location, North American right whales increase the volume of their calls as environmental noise increases; and just like humans, at a certain point, it may become too costly to continue to shout, according to marine and acoustic scientists. Source: Penn State University and YouTube Human Noise And Whale Communication (0:47) Whales communicate using melodic sounds or \"songs\" that can travel more than 100 meters. Oceangoing ships produce noise, mainly from their propellers, that interfere with the ability of whales to communicate. Other types of ships create additional layers of noise. Oil-exploration ships, for example, use reflection seismology to map the ocean floor. Research has shown that these additional noises can interfere with a whale's ability to communicate, causing confusion for the whale."}
{"text": "- any of the values in a series dividing the distribution of the individuals in the series into one hundred groups of equal frequency - any of these groups Origin of percentilepercent + -ile of a percentile or division into percentiles - Any of the groups that result when a frequency distribution is divided into 100 groups of equal size. - Any of the values that separate each of these groups. - pencil tree"}
{"text": "Sheep are the principal source of natural animal fibre and there are more than 200 breeds of sheep worldwide. The largest number of breeds in one country is in Britain, with around 65. Read more about these on the sheep breeds page. According to Wikipedia, wool is fibre derived from the fur of animals of the Caprinae family \u2013 sheep and goats, especially sheep, and for many it is only fibre from sheep. Unlike silk, it is formed of the protein \u2018keratin\u2019 and it has two qualities that distinguish it from hair or from fur: it has overlapping scales and it is crimped. Read more about wool here."}
{"text": "This is an exciting introduction to basic double stop playing on the viola. Using only first position and focusing on double stop sixths, the book is laid out in ten short sections. Exercises and short fiddle tunes are used to teach specific viola double stop techniques, such as playing and reading two notes together, crossing strings to double stops, and finger spacing within the key of D major. As the book is studied, the student can learn how to hear the notes blend in double stops and work on a smooth tone from the bow. Double stops are also a great way to build finger strength, preparing the violist for shifting and vibrato. This book works well alongside Getting in Shape for Viola, and can be followed by Double Stop Beginnings for the Viola, Book Two."}
{"text": "- An example of dangerous is an angry bear coming towards you. - An example of dangerous is making a decision sure to cause you to get into trouble. - An example of dangerous is a car with bald tires. The definition of dangerous is something that is potentially harmful, damaging or likely to cause an accident or injury. full of danger; likely to cause injury, pain, etc.; unsafe; perilous Origin of dangerousMiddle English from Old French dangereus - Involving or filled with danger; perilous. - Being able or likely to do harm. (comparative dangerouser or more dangerous, superlative dangerousest or most dangerous)"}
{"text": "Its All about Pj Problem Strings - 7 Spaces Of Interest and their associated Basic Sequences; 7 Pj Problems of Interest (PPI) and their Alleles (A) The phenomenon of continuity is existentially ubiquitous. It is in essence, non-stop repetitions towards an end point. For example, walking, running, speaking, singing, playing, working, living, etc. The repetitions do not have to be homogeneous. For example, running may transit into walking without stopping. In many cases, the end point is finitely placed. In other cases, the end point is infinitely placed. No matter its manifestations, continuity is in essence, motion towards its finite or infinite end point. Consequently, it is a pj problem of the type motion problems . The continuum offers a mathematical definition of the important concept of continuity in the mathematical sense."}
{"text": "Do the Jews accept Isaiah 53 as a valid part of the Hebrew Scriptures since it is a prophecy of Jesus? Or do they believe it was included in error? The oldest known copy of the Scroll of Isaiah is prominently displayed in the Shrine of the Book, which is part of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Isaiah 53 is an obvious part of that display. Many Jews believe the references to the Messiah there are really about Israel. If you ignore the fact that the passage clearly speaks of an individual whose suffering and death brought peace with God and healing to the world, you can make an allegorical treatment approximate the facts of Israel\u2019s history."}
{"text": "What is a watershed? How water flows across a region\u2019s surface affects many aspects of the landscape. A watershed is the area of land that drains into a body of water. The largest watershed in Northeast Ohio is Lake Erie. Below is a simple illustration of a typical watershed. Protecting the Lake Erie watershed and the more than two dozen smaller watersheds that drain into the lake is important to the environment, public health, and the economic well-being of Greater Cleveland. When stormwater runoff is not managed properly, the result is flooded streets and properties, land erosion, and overrun sewers. All of these occurrences deposit pollutants into area streams and rivers, and the lake. - Know Your Watershed: - Water Cycle:See how water flows in an urban area - Rain Gardens: Rain Garden Manual - Native Plants: Cleveland Metroparks Native Plant Guide - Rain Barrels: About rain barrels"}
{"text": "Oracle of Delphi From Magicpedia, the free online encyclopedia for magicians by magicians. Oracle of Delphi is an illusion in which a talking head is floating in space. The illusion was created by Thomas Tobin and premiered in December of 1865, at the Royal Polytechnic, under the auspices of John Henry Pepper. The newspapers advertised it as \"The Modern Delphic Oracle\"."}
{"text": "An example of an atom is a single particle of any element on the periodic table. Carbon, for instance, consists solely of identical carbon atoms. Atoms are the smallest distinct unit of matter, and they cannot be broken down by chemical means.Continue Reading An atom consists of electrons that orbit a nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons. Atoms can be neutral or have charges; the latter are called ions and can be either negatively or positively charged. Cations are positively charged ions, while anions are negatively charged. Compounds are made up of different types of atoms depending on its chemical formula. For example, sodium chloride, or NaCl, is made up of sodium and chlorine atoms.Learn more about Atoms & Molecules"}
{"text": "Reducing malnutrition in Africa has both intrinsic and instrumental value. Better nourished populations are more economically productive. Children better nourished during the first 1000 days (in utero and the first two years of life) will be more productive as adults, increasing country GDP. Malnutrition costs African economies between 3 and 16 percent of GDP annually. For an illustrative set of 15 African countries, meeting the 2025 World Health Assembly target for stunting will add 83 billion dollars to national incomes. Interventions that prevent malnutrition are excellent investments; for a typical African country, every dollar invested in reducing chronic undernutrition in children yields a $16 return. Reductions in malnutrition will occur most rapidly when countries undertake investments in both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions."}
{"text": "The wind's ahead i.e., blows in the direction towards which the ship's head points; in front. If the wind blows in the opposite direction (i.e., towards the stern) it is said to be astern. When one ship is ahead of another, it is before it, or further advanced. \u201cAhead of his class,\u201d means at the head. Ahead in a race, means before the rest of the runners. To go ahead is to go on without hesitation, as a ship runs ahead of another."}
{"text": "Established by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 2015, the Erebus Medal recognizes participants in the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition and their contributions to the discovery of HMS Erebus, the exploration ship commanded by Sir John Franklin and lost during his ill-fated 1845-48 expedition. All participants in the discovery, including those in the field and those who worked behind the scenes are recognized with the Erebus Medal. Together, they have rewritten the history books and underscored the importance of the geography of Canada\u2019s Arctic. The Erebus medals were awarded by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society at a reception celebrating the find and the partners of the 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition. The reception was held at the Royal Ontario Museum, on March 4, 2015."}
{"text": "Relationship of Increasing Magnitudes The Richter magnitude scale is commonly used but often misunderstood Each whole-number step of magnitude represents a tenfold increase in amplitude. Therefore, the amplitude of an 8.3-magnitude earthquake is not twice that of a magnitude 4.3 quake but rather 10,000 times as large. The volumes of the spheres shown here are scaled to illustrate the relative increase in magnitude. At this scale, magnitudes of 1, 2, 3 and 4 would be roughly proportional to a small marble, a golf ball, a grapefruit and a basketball. At the same time, the energy released by an earthquake of magnitude 8.7 could be represented by the sphere the size of a hot-air balloon."}
{"text": "Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function. Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear. The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries."}
{"text": "a vigorous thrust of cold, polar air across temperate regions. plural noun 1. the regions within the Arctic and Antarctic circles. - Polar sequence noun 1. (astronomy) a series of stars in the vicinity of the N celestial pole whose accurately determined magnitudes serve as the standard for visual and photographic magnitudes of stars - Polar star polar star n. See daughter star. - Polar wander noun 1. (geology) the movement of the earth\u2019s magnetic poles with respect to the geographic poles"}
{"text": "Supervolcano eruptions are a terrifying destructive force \u2013 which can blanket huge areas in ash and change the climate for decades. So people took notice this week when an earthquake was reported \u2013 centred on the Yellowstone supervolcano which slumbers under America. But volcano experts say there\u2019s no reason to worry \u2013 it\u2019s just magma moving through the crust under the park, and the quakes are rated \u2018Green/Normal.\u2019 The United States Geological Survey says, \u2018A light earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred at 06:48 PM on June 15, 2017 (MDT). The USGS says the quakes consisted of, \u2018approximately thirty earthquakes of magnitude 2 and larger and four earthquakes of magnitude 3 and larger, including today\u2019s magnitude 4.5 event.\u2019 The Yellowstone supervolcano has not erupted for 72,000 years \u2013 and is not expected to do so in any of our lifetimes."}
{"text": "EarlyCDT-Lung is a simple blood test to aid in the risk assessment and early detection of lung cancer. Early in the development of a solid tumour cancer, the body mounts an immune response to certain by-products, or proteins called tumour antigens from cancer cells, by producing autoantibodies. These autoantibodies can rise in the earliest stages of cancer and can be measured in an individuals blood. EarlyCDT-Lung has been developed to measure a panel of 7 autoantibodies associated specifically with lung cancer. The test has been developed so that individuals, at high risk of developing lung cancer, can benefit from an increasing chance that lung cancer can be detected at the earliest possible stages, when treatment can be most successful. It can also be used along with imaging such as chest X-rays and CT scans to further assess the risk of lung cancer being present."}
{"text": "What is sociology? Sociology is the systematic scientific study of human life in groups-which is to say, virtually all of human life. We study everything from the small, transitory interactions of two strangers passing on the street to the incredibly complex and persistent patterns of interactions among individuals in large organizations and even entire societies. We study families, neighborhoods, work groups, sports teams, bureaucracies, religions, governments, and every other kind of group-large or small-that humans have ever created. Why study sociology? Sociology prepares students to think critically, conduct research, analyze data and communicate effectively with diverse populations\u2014skills sought by employers and grad schools in many fields. It also produces global perspectives and more engaged citizens\u2014empowering (sociological) imagina tion for life."}
{"text": "REMOTE SENSING OF THE ENVIRONMENT 2012 Fall Term An introduction to the images, sensors and techniques used to gather and process data on the Earth and other planets, including aerial photography, electro-optical scanners and radar systems. The course will focus on the fundamentals of utilizing remotely sensed data in studying both natural and human induced processes impacting the Earth's surface. Computer applications will be extensively utilized. Field trips are normally taken. Other Requirements: PREREQ: GEOGRPY 210 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR - This schedule is informational and does not guarantee availability for registration. - Sections may be full or not open for registration. Please use WINS if you wish to register for a course. |Section Details||Meeting Details & Topic||Instructor||Syllabus| |09/04 - 12/21 (1)||MWF 9:55 AM - 10:45 AM|| |Required additional course fee is $25.|"}
{"text": "posted by Ashley . Calculate the pH of a water sample from a playa lake in the western US that has the evaporite mineral potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) at a concentration of 0.009 mol/kg. Assume the water is in equilibrium with the atmosphere (PCO2 = 10-3.4 bar) and the temperature is 25 \u030aC. Note that the pH will be greater than 7. State any other assumptions that you make to simplify the problem. Calculate the pH using the proton condition method."}
{"text": "Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which transforms a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. There are a lot of creative ways to make origami roses. Here is just another example. Unlike most origami roses which involve folding, rolling and twisting, this \u2026 \u82b1\u9db4 \u6298\u308a\u7d19 \u3082\u3063\u3068\u898b\u308b How to make floor mats with used cloth origami stars tutorial -one of the summer students at work taught us (tried to :) ) how to make these...i keep squishing them....practice makes perfect i suppose!"}
{"text": "Piano - Primer Theory. Bastien Piano Basics. General Theory. Instructional book. With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations and musical examples. 40 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.WP233). Item Number: KJ.WP233 ISBN 849793203. 9x12 inches. This Theory & Technic for the Young Beginner book was written especially for the five- and six-year-old student. About Bastien Piano Basics Bastien Piano Basics is an exciting and comprehensive series for piano study designed to get the young student off to the right start. The learning sequence is carefully graded to assure steady progress, while the full-color illustrations entertain and reinforce along the way."}
{"text": "Log In to abcteach Free Account (Settings) Trace the letters and then write them on the lines provided. Fun Olympic theme handwriting practice for primary using ZB-Styled Font with dotted letters. Handwriting practice with pictures to color. 10 page handwriting practice, includes things that are blue along with a picture to color. 10 pages with words to trace and pictures to color."}
{"text": "The non-edible vegetable oils of Jatropha curcas, neem, castor, rubber and edible oils of soyabean and cotton were investigated for their use as biodiesel feedstock. The analysis of different oil properties, fuel properties of non-edible and edible vegetable oils were investigated in detail. A two-step and transesterification process was used to produce biodiesel from high free fatty acid (FFA) non-edible oils and edible vegetable oils respectively. This process gives yields of 96.1 \u2013 98.5 % of biodiesel using potassium hydroxide (KOH) as a catalyst. The fuel properties of biodiesel produced were compared with diesel. The properties of the oils analysed showed that biodiesel from non-edible and edible vegetable oil are comparable with ASTM biodiesel standards and is quiet suitable as an alternative to diesel. Keywords: Biodiesel, Edible oil, Non Edible oil, Transesterification."}
{"text": "What did burglars and editors do while they waited for their verbs, burgle and edit, to catch up? Normally, nouns evolve naturally from their action: a person who could \u2018write\u2019 was called a \u2018writer\u2019, but sometimes it takes a little backformation to make a living. Are you a chocoholic? Would you feel as guilty if we called you a chocolatic? To create the word \u2018chocoholic\u2019, we\u2019ve taken \u2018-holic\u2019 from \u2018alcoholic\u2019, but, grammatically speaking, we should\u2019ve just taken the \u2018-ic\u2019. Adding \u2018-ic\u2019 to \u2018alcohol\u2019 means \u2018caused by drunkenness\u2019. Dogs: the barking linguistic mystery. No one knows why \u2018dog\u2019 \u2014 from the Old English word, docga: a specific, powerful breed \u2014 suddenly replaced the general word \u2018hound\u2019. Now the two have swapped; \u2018dog\u2019 is the general word and \u2018hound\u2019 refers specifically to a hunting dog."}
{"text": "A synth which produces its output using digital computing and processing techniques. In a typical modern digital synth, the signal is not converted to analog form until it is ready to be output, although some early designs were digital-analog hybrids. Unlike analog synthesizers, nearly all of which employ subtractive synthesis, digital synthesizers may employ a number of different synthesis techniques, depending on the design. Digital synthesis goes back to the 1950s, when programs had to run on large mainframe computers all night to produce a few minutes' worth of output. It was not until late 1970s that real-time digital synthesis became practical; the first commercially produced digital synthesizer was the Fairlight CMI, introduced in 1979."}
{"text": "DRAWING EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL You can actually copy a picture from the web, paste it into Sketchpad, and then draw over it. - Pick one of the pictures below. Hold the mouse down on it and wait until you can choose \"Copy this image\". - Go into Sketchpad and in a blank sketch, choose Edit >> Paste. - Using the ray tool, start at the upper front corner of the building and put the ray's control point on the same building line at the back edge. - Construct another ray, starting at the bottom front corner of the building and following that line to the back of the building. - Construct the intersection of those two rays - this is a vanishing point for this picture. - Add some more elements to the drawing."}
{"text": "Provided by Khan Academy One way to obtain the money on a short-term basis is by taking out a payday loan. Payday loans are small-dollar, short-term, unsecured loans that borrowers promise to repay out of their next paycheck or regular income payment. In this tutorial you will learn about how payday loans work and why it is best to avoid them altogether. Copyright \u00a9 2016 Khan Academy. All Rights Reserved."}
{"text": "Welcome to the Introduction to Shakespeare research guide! You are about to begin a fascinating unit on one of the most influential people of all-time: William Shakespeare! Not only did Shakespeare (B-Shizzle, as I like to call him) write some of the most famous plays and sonnets in history, but his work and his life continue to influence many aspects of today's society. By following the tabs above, you will gain access to a variety of resources relating to Shakespeare's life, his work, his modern influence, the Elizabethan time period, the Globe Theatre, and more! There are resources available for students who: need help with an essay, want assistance while reading his plays, and need more information for projects related to Shakespeare."}
{"text": "Whereas is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university. - (formal) You use whereas to show a contrast between two things or ideas. - Many kinds of roses have little or no scent, whereas others are well known for their beautiful smell. - School A has about 25 percent Asian students, whereas for school B the Asian students make up over 60 percent of the school population. - Whereas only about a third of local residents paid full rates in the past, now most adults will pay the charge. - (law) because of"}
{"text": "An abortive reform of the East India Company, drafted largely by Edmund Burke and introduced by the Fox\u2013North coalition. Opponents expressed exaggerated fears that the patronage thus created would give the coalition a stranglehold on power. The cause of the bill's defeat in the Lords in December 1783 was the resentment of George III against his ministers and the underhand pressure he brought to bear by letting it be known that anyone voting for the bill would henceforth be treated as a personal enemy. Secret and prior negotiations with Pitt allowed the king summarily to dismiss the coalition. Subjects: British History."}
{"text": "Both Jesus (Luke 4:25) and James (James 5:17) refer to the 3.5 year drought in Elijah\u2019s day. In 1 Kings 18:1, we read After many days the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, \u201cGo, show yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the earth.\u201d This is the only reference I can find to a three year drought in 1 Kings 17-19. According to R.A. Torrey in Treasury of Scripture Knowledge: This form of expression, both in Hebrew and Latin, means \u201cafter the third year,\u201d ie., some time between the third and fourth year If R.A. Torrey is correct, this explains the apparent discrepancy in the time periods given."}
{"text": "Press is a word with many meanings. There are press quotes which show that journalists are members of this group and that the press has a duty to inform and enlighten the public on the facts and current events. If you press olives with enough force then you will end up with olive oil. If you want someone to sell you a property and you put pressure on them by threatening to harm their family then you could be said to press them into giving in and allowing you to get what you want. A press can also be a machine which physically adds pressure to something, such as a punch press or as a bench press. When news stories are reported they are announced in the press. Printing is usually performed by using paper, ink, and a press."}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: formation with ar\u00eate ...by the collapse of unsupported rock, undercut by continual freezing and thawing (glacial sapping; see cirque). Two opposing glaciers meeting at an ar\u00eate will carve a low, smooth gap, or col. An ar\u00eate may culminate in a high triangular peak or horn (such as the Matterhorn) formed by three or more glaciers eroding toward each other. ...jagged, knife-edge ridges known as ar\u00eates. Ar\u00eates also form between two cirques facing in opposite directions. The low spot, or saddle, in the ar\u00eate between two cirques is called a col. A higher mountain often has three or more cirques arranged in a radial pattern on its flanks. Headward erosion of these cirques finally leaves only a sharp peak flanked by nearly vertical..."}
{"text": "In this introductory course, you will learn how to use the popular Raspberry Pi platform. We will show you how to set up your PI with a keyboard and screen, then introduce you to the operating system. We will also help you make sounds play and display images and video. You will come away with a multimedia player. Materials are included: you can take your Pi homewhen the class ends."}
{"text": "Last week, I had the pleasure of camping for 3 days at Point Lookout State Park in Southern Maryland with Mrs. Harris and her 4th grade class. We started the trip with a stop at Calvert Cliffs State Park to hike and hunt for fossils along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay. We then made our way to our site to set up camp, cook dinner, tell stories, and sleep. The next day we traveled West to St. Clement\u2019s Island Museum where we learned about the arrival of the first Marylanders from England. The rest of the day was spent exploring Point Lookout, getting wet, building campfires, eating s\u2019mores, exchanging ghost stories, and deeply sleeping. On Friday, we headed to historic St. Mary\u2019s City for an entertaining and informative day about Maryland\u2019s first city and capitol. Enjoy the slideshow below: And if you\u2019re curious, you can check out last year\u2019s 4th grade exploring the same region HERE."}
{"text": "The year 1886 is regarded as the birth year of the modern car. The man behind the first car was German inventor Karl Benz, who built the Benz Patent-Motorwagen. It took a long time for cars to become widely available, replacing horse carriages and carts in the Western world. One of the first mass produced cars, accessible to the masses was the 1908 Ford Model T. Since that time the concept behind the car has not changed much, but the performance, safety and technology have changed a lot over this period. The technology is still making huge progress, being part of how combustion engines work to how we interact in traffic. It has been a long journey and some of the tech that we take granted is something that just few decades ago seemed something mystical and a good fit for sci-fi movies."}
{"text": "From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia By Jit Majumdar - the essence of knowledge or enlightenment - the essence of the enlightened or awakened one - one whose essence is enlightenment; one who is embodied wisdom - in Buddhism, a class of enlightened beings, who, motivated by great compassion, has generated a spontaneous wish to attain the state of a Buddha for the benefit of all living beings and to guide other humans towards enlightenment and liberation. A bodhisattva is anyone who is motivated by compassion and seeks enlightenment not only for him/herself but also for everyone."}
{"text": "Handling Guidelines for Safe Use Some raw food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness to you or the animals you are feeding if mishandled. For your protection, follow these instructions for safest use. 1. Keep frozen until ready to use 2. Thaw in refrigerator 3. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces, utensils (including cutting boards, preparations and feeding bowls) hands and any other items that touch or contact raw meat or poultry with hot soapy water. 4. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard."}
{"text": "View of Maiji Mountain grottoes and stairways, June 24, 2016.[Photo by Hu Zhe/chinadaily.com.cn]. The Maiji Mountain Grottoes in Tianshui city was one of the most important stops during the latest media tour of almost 70 internet media outlets to Gansu province. Containing more than 7,000 Buddhist sculptures and over 1,000 square meters of murals, the Maiji Mountain Grottoes are one of the four great grottoes in China, honored as an \u201cOriental Sculpture Museum\u201d. What distinguishes them from the other three great grottoes in China is that they are renowned for their exquisite sculptures, while the Mogao grottoes in Dunhuang are famous for superb murals, and the Yungang Caves in Shanxi province and the Longmen Grottoes in Henan province are well-known for their stone carvings. The Maiji Mountain grottoes date back to the Later Qin era (384-417 CE),when the construction began."}
{"text": "Over half of all cancer patients will experience some form of sleep disturbance. Stress, anxiety and depression may also contribute to sleep problems. In turn, sleep problems may exacerbate psychological distress and add to fatigue. Cancer treatments may alter the usual patterns of sleep. For example, those undergoing treatment may require daytime naps. Cancer-related fatigue may not respond to rest the way normal fatigue does, with the result that cancer survivors may always feel low energy and easily become tired. Sleep difficulties may add to fatigue. Some employees may have difficulty waking in the morning and thus may need to start work later. Taking sleep medications can make some people feel \u201cfoggy\u201d in the morning. Poor sleep can affect concentration, memory, energy and emotions making the demands of work more challenging."}
{"text": "Pharmacy medicines that have passed the expiry date are not only likely to be less effective, they have the potential to be dangerous to you or others. Old medicines become a hazard over time because it can be difficult to remember who or what they were intended for. This is especially important for aged patients and those who are on multiple medicines. Worse still, once forgotten about, they can be picked up by children and taken accidently. But disposing of medicine safely isn\u2019t as easy as putting them in the bin, or flushing them down the toilet. To protect the environment and others around you, the chemicals in medicines should be disposed of properly. Luckily, community pharmacies can safely dispose of old medicines for you. Just remember to bring them with you on your next visit and give them to the pharmacist. We bet you\u2019ll feel a whole safer for it! For more information visit:"}
{"text": "Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word! Sorry, no etymologies found. Native grasses included alkali sacaton, galleta grass, poverty threeawn, sand dropseed, and Indian ricegrass. Post oaks and blackjack oaks have adapted to life in sandy soils and they dominate the overstory, with scattered honey mesquite and grasses, such as little bluestem and threeawn, growing beneath them. Vegetation is mostly mid and tall grasses such as seacoast bluestem, switchgrass, gulfdune paspalum, fringeleaf paspalum, sandbur, purple threeawn, pricklypear, and catclaw with an overstory of southern live oak and honey mesquite trees. Certain species of grasses are dominant, particularly blue-stemmed, threeawn, galleta, and muhly grass."}
{"text": "CC \u0100di 14.94 alpa dine dv\u0101da\u015ba-phal\u0101 ak\u1e63ara \u015bikhila The twelve phal\u0101, or combinations of letters, are called repha; m\u016brdhanya (cerebral), \u1e47a; d\u0101ntavya (dental), na; ma; ya; ra; la; va; \u1e5b; \u1e5d; \u1e37; and \u1e37. H\u0101te kha\u1e0di is the primary educational beginning. At the age of four or five years, on an auspicious day called vidy\u0101rambha marking the beginning of primary education, there is a ceremony worshiping Lord Vi\u1e63\u1e47u, and after that the teacher gives the child a long chalk pencil. Then, guiding the hand of the student, he instructs him how to write the letters of the alphabet (a, \u0101, i, etc.) by writing big letters on the floor. When the child is a little advanced in writing, he is given a slate for his primary education, which ends when he learns the two-letter combinations, which are called phal\u0101, as mentioned above."}
{"text": "Rama was an ancient city in India. The ancient books of India's Rama Empire have been preserved, unlike those of China, Egypt, Central America, and Peru. India, despite devastation by wars and invasion, managed to maintain a large part of its ancient history. In the past century, the sophisticated cities of Mohenjo Daro (Mound of the Dead) and Harappa have been discovered in the Indus Valley of modern-day Pakistan. The cities were highly developed leading archaeologists to believe that they were conceived as a whole before being built: an early example of city planning. The plumbing-sewage system throughout the large city is superior to that found in Pakistan, India, and most Asian countries today."}
{"text": "Over 80 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) occur around the world today, and 17 of them have been found alive or dead within Hong Kong territory in the past. Among them, only the Chinese white dolphin and finless porpoise are considered the true residents of Hong Kong. In this section, learn more about the biology and conservation status of these two species, and the past occurrence of the other cetacean species in Hong Kong. You can also browse through a wide-range of cetacean-related topics, including cetacean stranding, dolphin-watching activities, and marine mammals in captivity. HKDCS provides answers to a list of commonly asked questions that will enlighten your understanding on how these lovely marine creatures occupy our blue planet."}
{"text": "Hundreds of problems are fully worked-out and illustrated in the following topics: aerow, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percents, roots and exponents, algebraic equations, inequalities, word problems, plotting graphs, and geometry. The math review chapters cover probability, statistics, number sense, geometry, evaluating and writing expressions radeon 7000 driver equations, graphs, solving piper arrow performance, and logical reasoning. There are two full-length practice tests with solutions to all questions. Past Participles in Participle Phrases Past participles can often be found in participle phrases. A participle phrase acts like an adjective. In the examples below, the participle phrases are shaded and the past participles are in bold: The boy taken to piper arrow performance has recovered. John fell to his knees."}
{"text": "Nursing informatics is the science that combines nursing with information technologies to promote health of people. The use of nursing informatics learning is enabling though human services professionals in accomplishing persistent focused could not care less. It encourages the joining of information, data and knowledge for supporting patients, nurses and others. Its main objective is to provide encouragement to the nursing practice and deliver nursing care. Related Journals: Research & Reviews: Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, Journal of Nursing & Care, Nursing Research, Journal of Clinical Nursing, Nursing Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology All Published work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Copyright \u00a9 2017 All rights reserved. iMedPub Last revised : June 25, 2017"}
{"text": "Introduction to Personal Computers Using Microsoft Windows 8 Course Time: 1.0 Day Welcome to Introduction to Personal Computers Using Microsoft\u00ae Windows\u00ae 8. Whether you\u2019re new to computers or have used them in the past, this class will help you become more comfortable using a personal computer (PC) and, more specifically, the Windows 8 interface. This course will help you to define what a PC is, and familiarize you with the Windows 8 user interface and its basic capabilities. In this course, you will explore Windows 8 and learn how to create documents, send email, browse the Internet, and share information between applications and with other users."}
{"text": "To quote our friend Jeremy Beckham, \u201cNew groundbreaking experiment simultaneously demonstrates that rats have the capacity for empathy and humans do not.\u201d Well said. by Nell Greenfieldboyce Calling someone a \u201crat\u201d is no compliment, but a new study shows that rats actually are empathetic and will altruistically lend a helping paw to a cage mate who is stuck in a trap. Not only will rats frantically work to free their trapped cage mate; they will do so even when there\u2019s a tempting little pile of chocolate chips nearby, the study reveals. Instead of leaving their pal in the trap and selfishly gobbling the candy all by themselves, rats will free their cage mate and share the chocolate. \u201cTo me that\u2019s absolutely stunning,\u201d says neurobiologist Peggy Mason of the University of Chicago. \u201cThe fact that the rat does that is really amazing.\u201d Read full story/see video here:"}
{"text": "Welcome to The Teacher Toolkit! Engaging techniques for effective teaching For every tool you'll find: An explanation of how and when to use it A template students can use to implement the tool A place to take notes about how you use each tool We're also adding videos that will show you the strategies in action. View Our Tools"}
{"text": "After reading the book we did an activity labeling the parts of the flag. I then showed them the Parts of the Flag Nomenclature that can be found at The Helpful Garden . We also learned about the inside of the White House doing an activity that was easy peasy. Since they were all fired up and begging for more I reminded them of their White House Lego kit and challenged them to put it together. To see other children doing history or geography related activities please pop over to All Things Beautiful and join in the fun with the History/Geography Meme. I am also linking this post to Montessori Monday"}
{"text": "posted by nan on . For the following questions, consider the equation below. Zinc will react with a solution of hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen gas: Zn(s) + 2 HCl(aq) \u00ae ZnCl2(s) + H2(g) Refer to Exhibit 8-1. How many moles of hydrochloric acid react with one mole of zinc? 1. the same number as the number of moles of hydrogen produced 2. between 1 and 2 depending on how much hydrogen gas is formed I am working on some practice questions in the book, but there is not an answer to this question. Does anyone know the answer? 2 HCl react with 1 Zinc Single replacement rxn"}
{"text": "A large, web-footed, wild or domestic bird prized for its delicious meat. They are very popular in European countries where they are a traditional Christmas favorite. Most of the geese sold in the United States are frozen, so it is important to follow standard safety practices when defrosting. Always defrost a goose in the refrigerator to avoid any problems with the excessive growth of harmful bacteria. Defrosting in the refrigerator may require two days, depending on the size of the bird. Never refreeze a goose after it has been thawed. Geese weighing from 6 to 18 pounds are popular for roasting. They are well suited for roasting because their excessive quantity of fat helps to keep the meat moist while it cooks."}
{"text": "A giant, a pioneer in physics died today. John Archibald Wheeler was a genius, an amazing physicist who felt that teaching as well as research was important. His students included Richard Feynman, widely recognized as one of the true geniuses of all time. His contributions to quantum mechanics and relativity were enormous. He invented the term black hole. Daniel Holz at Cosmic Variance has written one of the finest tributes I have ever read for any person. The field of science is better for having had Wheeler in it. I'm sure his name will be mentioned often and with praise once the Large Hadron Collider is fired up; his work inevitably lead to that fantastic machine and to much of our current understanding of the Universe."}
{"text": "Manifesto made to the nations by the General Constitutional Congress of the United Provinces of the River Plate on the treatment and cruelties suffered under the Spaniards, which caused the Declaration of Independence Castro Barros, Pedro Ignacio de, 1777-1849 Printed document, 11pp. Contemporary ownership signature on verso of last leaf. In a half morocco box. An important manifesto by one of the first states in Latin America to fully establish freedom from Spain. The \"Imprenta de la Independencia\" published this pamphlet in the year following Argentinean independence.\" MetadataShow full item record - Translated Documents"}
{"text": "Quick guide to use PrepToon to spark curiosity , engage learners and develop critical thinkers using our interactive story-based animations which help teachers do formative assessment. Catch them ( doing right / or wrong) while the learning is happening. PrepToon makes learning fun, interactive and relevant for students. Teachers and parents have used PrepToon animations as a visual springboard to have rich discussions about Math concepts, to deepen students' understanding and to develop problem solving skills. Watch 2-minute demo below Jo Boaler & Carol Dweck on Growth Mindset & Mathematical Mindset. Mindset in the Classroom Put Growth Mindset to Practice What's Math got to do with it? Creative Mindset Strategies for Parents and Teachers Coloring Adventures in Math"}
{"text": "Preparing ammonium hexafluorozirconate Ammonium hexafluorozirconate - (NH4)2ZrF6 - is prepared by dissolving freshly precipitated Zr(OH)4 in concentrated ammonium bifluoride - NH4HF2 - solution in a polypropylene beaker. A 10 % excess of ammonium bifluoride is used: - Zr(OH)4(s) + 3 NH4HF2(aq) \u2192 (NH4)2ZrF6(aq) + NH3(aq) + 4 H2O(l) The reaction is accompanied by heat generation. Gently simmer the solution on steam bath to obtain full dissolution. If the solution is still turbid, hot-filter to clarity. On cooling and chilling overnight, well-formed crystals of ammonium hexafluorozirconate are obtained. Hexafluorozirconate and hexafluorohafnate were used in the first separation of these elements by fractionated crystallisation of solutions of these salts. Pyrolysis of ammonium hexafluorozirconate yields anhydrous zirconium tetrafluoride: - (NH4)2ZrF6(s) \u2192 ZrF4(s) + 2 NH4F(g)"}
{"text": "- Complete Python Bootcamp: Go from zero to hero in Python - Complete Python Web Course: Build 8 Python Web Apps Sometimes we are not sure how long sometimes will take. For example, how long a car driver would be adding petrol. A program could be (pseudocode): while petrol_filling: increase price show price add petrol Python has the while keyword. Lets build an extended \u2018guess the number game\u2019: x = 0 while x != 5: x = int(input(\"Guess a number:\")) if x != 5: print(\"Incorrect choice\") print(\"Correct\") This will keep asking a number until the number is guessed. This is defined in the line: while x != 5, or in English, \u201cwhile x is not equal to five, execute\u201d. If a condition in a while loop is never met, it could cause the program to run forever or to freeze/crash."}
{"text": "As part of this course you will be given weekly challenges to help you get more familiar with D3. In this assignment you will take the data from Global Infectious Disease Ratings & Democratization Scores of Country to plot out a Scatterplot. The Dataset is called disease_democ.csv and can be found in this zip file. You will model your Scatterplot on this D3 example Don\u2019t forget to run the python server to load the csv file into the html document: python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8888 &"}
{"text": "The remarkable technology allows people to be transported to a new world, whether that is the center of a tiny protein or the universe itself. All it takes is an idea to start off the engineering students, who use the lab as a way to learn coding. Other disciplines across campus can use the lab to simulate a particular environment, look at something in close detail, or research the outcome of a certain technology. The lab took a lot of patience and time to put together. Yet, in the few months it has been in use, it has brought together professionals and students from across campus and has created a new potential for teaching and research at Marquette. To read my full report on the lab, click here."}
{"text": "Factoring Trinomials: Part You can use the distributive law to see that and you can use FOIL to see that But how can you start with the answer and find the factors? Things get a little trickier in this case. We need to find two numbers whose product is equal to the product of the leading coefficient and the constant and whose sum is equal to the coefficient of the term. Multiply the leading coefficient by the constant Find the factor pairs that multiply to and add to . Replace the middle term. Factor common factors in pairs and use the Distributive Property. Again, use the Distributive Property."}
{"text": "November was a hot month for planet Earth. Government scientists reported Tuesday that last month set a heat record. They say it was the warmest November on record, across Earth, since record-keeping began in 1880. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says average global temperature, for water and land surfaces combined, was 13.7 C. That's 0.78 degrees Celsius above the 20th century average. It was the 37th consecutive November with above-average temperatures. The last below-average November was in 1976. It was also the 345th straight month with above-average temperatures. That's almost 29 years. Among the November hot spots: much of Eurasia, Central America and the Indian Ocean. In Russia, it was the warmest November on record. But parts of North America were cooler than average."}
{"text": "About 60 million people around the globe have been forced to leave their homes to escape war, violence and persecution. The majority have become Internally Displaced Persons, meaning they fled their homes but are still in their own countries. Others, referred to as refugees, sought shelter outside their own country. But what does that term really mean? Benedetta Berti and Evelien Borgman explain."}
{"text": "You can use this when you teach parts of a letter and have the students fill in each part. They can put it into a writing journal as a reference. I included a modified version that has a word bank. This could also be used as an assessment to check if students understand each part of a friendly letter. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Hope you find this product useful! :)"}
{"text": "PCOS(Polysystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a health problem that can affect women's hormones. It is the most common endrocine disorder among women in their childbearing years. It is called a \"syndrome\" instead of a disease because there are such a variety of symptoms. No two women have the same symptoms. The symptoms include: Excess facial and body hair Skin abnormalities (skin tags, dark patches) Obesity or weight gain irregular menstral cycles PCOS is often mistaken for other conditions. If left untreated... PCOS can lead to serious health issues such as: Type 2 Diabetes High Blood Pressure Metformin is a drug often give to PCOS patients. A diet low in carbs, sugar and fat is recommended."}
{"text": "Josh loves cakes, cookies, and everything sweet. Then, one day, he goes to the dentist and finds out he has cavities. It sounds scary, but don\u2019t worry, Pepa is here to explain everything! With his help, Josh learns all about cavities, from what they are to how to avoid them, and even what a filling is. Join Josh on a fun and educational adventure to the dentist! - Interactive storybook \u2013 \u201cGoing to the Dentist\u201d - Help kids PREPARE for their FIRST DENTAL APPOINTMENT! - Teach children why sugary foods and sweets can cause cavities. - Learn about cavities and how a cavity feeds on sugar from the food and drinks you take in. - Learn the best time to brush teeth \u2013 right after meals and snacks - Recommended for ALL AGES"}
{"text": "Klinefelter syndrome or Klinefelter's syndrome (KS) (/\u02c8kla\u026anf\u025blt\u0259r/) also known as 47,XXY or XXY, is the set of symptoms that result from two or more X chromosome in males. The primary feature is sterility. Often symptoms may be subtle and many people do not realize they are affected. Sometimes symptoms are more prominent and may include weaker muscles, greater height, poor coordination, less body hair, smaller genitals, breast growth, and less interest in sex. Often it is only at puberty that these symptoms are noticed. External Links Edit - Klinefelter syndrome on Wikipedia"}
{"text": "Teach your Kindergarten and primary students all about the life cycle of a butterfly with this butterfly life cycle poem, butterfly craft and FREE butterfly life cycle sequence strips! They are the perfect way to bring a little science into your spring activities! The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Rated PG-13 8.1 The true story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a stroke and has to live with an almost totally paralyzed body; only his left eye isn't paralyzed. Fun butterfly facts to teach children about caterpillars and butterflies. Learn about the butterfly lifecycle, caterpillar facts, chrysalis facts, a butterfly\u2019s lifespan, how the butterfly tastes, and more! These facts are perfect for an insect or bug theme."}
{"text": "Learn to love reading with this Pre-Level 1 DK Reader Introduce your child to a love of reading with Colourful Days, a Pre-Level 1 DK Reader. Discover a world of animals, food, jewellery and more while learning about colours in this bright and colourful reader. What makes up the parts of a bright yellow sunflower? How many different colours in the bunch of balloons do you see? Pre-Level 1 stories have short sentences and a simple vocabulary to capture interest - ideal for children beginning to learn and for early or reluctant readers. Colourful Days is perfect to read aloud together, with lively illustrations and an engaging story that encourages reading and builds a child's confidence."}
{"text": "Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem The Jewish quarter is one of the four quarters of the Old City in Jerusalem. It includes Zion Gate, the Cardo, the ancient Roman road, and the Western Wall or \u2018Kotel\u2019. The Jewish Quarter is populated by thousands of residents and houses a great number of yeshivas and synagogues. The most prominent is the Hurva Synagogue that was constructed in the year 1701. It was destroyed and restored in the year 1864. but was destroyed again in the year 1948 and only in 2010 was it reconstructed again by the Israeli government and Jewish organizations."}
{"text": "Cognitive theory states that things are perceived and understood by a person in certain ways, which will then affect how they choose their behaviors. It is a theory involving experience, which is the foundation for learning. Mindfulness, on the other hand, is a concept that encourages individuals to take a moment to pause and evaluate things based on the present situation. Since it is based on the present, it urges people to not make presumptions of validity involving previous learning. WELCOME TO MY 3 MODULE CLASS Head vs Heart The Princess & the P(enis) Be wise in all you do, even when you play the fool, cleave to wisdom and you will get up greater. What kind of Masculine is best for you? Learn more in this Module."}
{"text": "Coastal trading vessel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |This article does not cite any sources. (December 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)| Coastal trading vessels, also known as coasters, are shallow-hulled ships used for trade between locations on the same island or continent. Their shallow hulls mean that they can get through reefs where deeper-hulled seagoing ships usually cannot. |Wikimedia Commons has media related to Coastal motor vessels.| |This article about a type of ship or boat is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "Diffusion is the passive/ random movement from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. This means that gas particles in the air are all spread out. This is the way in which things move in and out of cells. - Particles go through the cell membrane from where there are more particles (high concentration) to where there are less particles (low concentration) - Particles move randomly so they go both ways, but the most movement tends to be away from the area of high concentration. - The rate of diffusion is affected by the concentration difference. Substances diffuse faster if there is a bigger concentration difference, if there are lots more on one side then there are more to move across. 1 of 1"}
{"text": "Cedar apple rust is an important fungal disease of apple in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. It can defoliate trees and blemish fruit making them unmarketable. The fungus requires two hosts, apple and eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana L.), to complete its life cycle. Spores produced on apple do not infect apple, but only cedar and spores produced on cedar infect only apple. I assumed that this gall was caused by some kind of gall wasp but this is actually a fungus."}
{"text": "In Lafayette\u2019s art studio classroom we are not only learning about the elements, principles and media of the visual arts, but are using the arts to gain a greater understanding, depth and richness of language arts, math, science and social studies curricula. Using the arts to teach, creates learning that is internalized and understood by children with all learning styles and on multiple levels. By educating students through the visual arts and traditional academic content simultaneously, I help inspire and nurture the truly creative thinkers needed for this new millennium. Monday, October 24, 2011 Listening to our Ancestors First graders are learning about the earliest artists... from the cave painters of Lascaux to Aboriginal bark painters... Recently we imagined we were entering \"dreamtime\" like the Aborigines. We used dots to make shape creatures and art \"language.\""}
{"text": "The Volume Analysis operation computes analytic properties of the volumes, such as the gradient and curvature. This is done in the local space of the volume. These are a function of more than one voxel so are more difficult to compute inside a Volume VOP. Where possible, these operations occur in place and preserve the name. If new volumes have to be created, it is attempted to ensure they gain the .z style suffixes in their name attribute. The length is calculated by measuring the slope of increasing values. For example, if temperature rises faster over a shorter distance, it will create a bigger gradient. If temperature is a height field, then gradient length is how steep the hill is. This node currently only works with standard Houdini volumes. It does not work with VDBs. The volume primitives to be analyzed. The types of analysis that will be performed."}
{"text": "The main importance of stock control is that it is used to keep track of how much inventory is in stock at a given time. This practice is also known as inventory control and can be used by a business to ensure that the right products are in stock.Continue Reading Stock control can also be used to ensure that the funds of the business are not spent on unnecessary products that are not needed. It is also used to assist in the event that a problem arises with supplies. Four main types of stock are used in stock control: raw materials and components, work that is in progress, products that are finished and ready for sale and products that are considered consumables.Learn more about Business Resources"}
{"text": "Everything You Need to Know You Can Learn in Kindergarten! Come join our class of kindergarteners as we learn to work together, grow into voracious readers, become authors of our own original stories, and feed our natural curiosity about the world by developing as scientists. Last December we learned all about penguins. To culminate our unit we learned how to draw penguins. Like all kinder art, this project took a few days. First we did a directed drawing of several penguins. The students drew with pencil and went back to trace over with black fine tip sharpie. Next, after erasing the pencil lines, we used crayons to color the beaks and feet orange, the belly and eye white, and the sun yellow. Then we used black watercolor paint to finish our penguins. Finally we painted the background - Antarctica - with a blue watercolor wash. And as always we wrote about our penguins."}
{"text": "Grades 3-5 Curriculum Overview The grammar stage In 3rd Grade, students are exposed to Latin prep, astronomy & earth science, Saxon Math 3, ancient Greece & Rome, literature, spelling, the New Testament, grammar, and phonics. In 4th Grade, students study Saxon Math 5/4, medieval, renaissance, and Reformation history, grammar, handwriting, basic chemistry & physics, and pre-Latin. In 5th Grade, students study basic biology with anatomy, pre-Latin B, world explorers to 1815, Saxon Math 6/5, spelling, grammar, and literature."}
{"text": "Gout is a common and painful condition that affects the joints. Small crystals form in and around the joint, causing inflammation, pain and swelling. These crystals are made of one of the body's normal waste products, uric acid. Normally the body rids itself of extra uric acid through the kidneys into the urine. However this does not happend fast enough in people with gout. This causes uric acid levels to build up and the crystals to form. To learn more about gout, download the information sheet 'gout' , 'gout and diet' to help you understand how you may be affected, what you can do to manage it, ways to prevent gout, and where to find further information and advice."}
{"text": "Large spherical, starchy fruit of the tree Artocarpus communis, A. incisa, or A. altilis, discovered in 1688 in the Pacific island of Guam by William Dampier. Staple but seasonal food in the Caribbean, eaten roasted whole when ripe, or boiled in pieces when green. The seeds, known as breadnuts, are also eaten. A 200\u2010g portion is a rich source of vitamin C; a source of iron and vitamin B1; supplies 220 kcal (925 kJ). Subjects: Medicine and Health."}
{"text": "Please need answer fast.Exams start from tomorrow. Answers 1Add Yours Basically, the boys were in the process of moving through a lock when they noticed the photographer setting up. Ignoring their responsibilities, they become preoccupied with posing for the picture, This results in the bow of the boat becoming stuck in the lock gate as the water level rises. The sudden release of the boat from under the lock gate knocks them over at the exact moment that the photograph is taken. In case you didn't know - a lock is an enclosed section of river fitted with pumps and taps, allowing the water level to be lowered or raised to provide access through the gate. Commonly used to link canals to natural waterways, sections of waterways at different levels or to simply control traffic flow."}
{"text": "Definition of Tanacetum : a genus of chiefly Old World strong-scented herbs (family Compositae) having usually dissected foliage and small discoid flower heads in flat-topped corymbs \u2014 see tansy 1a Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of tanacetum New Latin, from Medieval Latin, tansy Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Tanacetum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Learning to tell time is a skill that requires lots of practice! Your student will have 19 pages of practice sheets with this free, printable booklet. There are lots of problems with analog clocks and a.m./p.m., which are important, and sometimes difficult for children to grasp. These sheets have plenty of room to write their answers, and the drawings are cheerful and easy to read. Affiliate links may have been used in this post. To read our full disclaimer, click here. Need An Affordable Approach to Learning? Save time, money and stress with our award-winning online homeschool curriculum!"}
{"text": "Slavyanka (Russian: \u0421\u043b\u0430\u0432\u044f\u0301\u043d\u043a\u0430) is a river in Leningrad Oblast of Russia. It is a tributary of the Neva River, and it is 31 kilometres (19 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 230 square kilometres (89 sq mi). The river begins in swamps 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Pavlovsk, and flows northeast towards Pavlovsk, where it passes through the parks surrounding the large Pavlovsk Palace. It the continues north, and flows into the Neva in the Rybatskoye area of Saint Petersburg. At the mouth the river is about 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) deep. The Slavyanka is a typical slow-moving lowland river. |Wikimedia Commons has media related to Slavyanka River.| |This article related to a river in Russia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "Dressing as a Book Personality Choose one of the people from the book and dress like that person for a day. Explain to the class why you chose the clothing pieces you did and their relation to the story. Dead Rock Stars Listen to the music of the Dead Rock Stars and imagine that you are in Hamper's shoes at work. How does the listening change from his perspective? Draw the GM factory as if you were the person who designed it. Pull from Hamper's descriptions of the factory for the details. Watch a movie centered around a factory worker. How does the movie mesh with Hamper's account? Does it change your perception of the shop-rat life? Looking into the Past Find a news article written by Hamper for the Flint Voice or Mother Jones. Does he write bluntly? How does his writing style... This section contains 739 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "posted by Ethan . An electric vehicle starts from rest and accelerates at a rate of 2.3 m/s2 in a straight line until it reaches a speed of 17 m/s. The vehicle then slows at a constant rate of 1.4 m/s2 until it stops. (a) How much time elapses from start to stop? (b) How far does the vehicle move from start to stop?"}
{"text": "Welcome to the Year 5 curriculum! This year we have had great fun studying the following topics: Autumn 1: How can we defend ourselves from an enemy? Autumn 2: What on Earth is going on in the Universe? Spring 1: How was tudor life like a giant soap opera? Spring 2: Why is Stanley the best place in the world to live? Summer 1: Does Everything change as quickly as a Chameleon? Summer 2: Am I a Greek? Please find our topic plans taught so far this year below:"}
{"text": "Loading Module: Spacecrafts |======|100% With the discovery of Warneridium and the DMCD, Space travel became very common. As colonies started to pop up across the universe, Spacecrafts of all shapes and sizes became a large manufacturing initiative. The spacecraft and shuttle industry replaced the automobile industry, in the public sector. There is too many spacecrafts in existence to go into all of them, however there is a few things that can be generalized about them. Sizes: Ships are categorized by size. Civilians are only allowed to own Scout \u2013 Large sized ships. Technologies: Most ships operate through a direct user link, through an UMB-Plug. Larger ships required multiple plug-ins, due to the complex nature of controlling such a large vessel. For communication, most ships use ions treated with DMCD energy to send messages faster than light speed across the universe."}
{"text": "Is sending a drone into enemy territory an act of courage or cowardice? Is massacring fleeing soldiers an act of courage or an on-order-murder? Can we say that a terrorist, especially a suicide bomber, a person with guts or one who has no spine? We deride cowards and look up to \u201cbrave\u201d people. However, some of these very brave military rulers or commandants that we know have killed thousands, if not millions, of people in their lifetime. Courage indicates a positive connotation while cowardice indicates a negative one. It is difficult for us to perceive good people as cowardly and bad people as courageous. This writer dissects these perceptions of ours and gives some insights into how these have been shaped."}
{"text": "This is a general guide for writing most basic biology laboratory reports. The format may vary depending on the class and the teacher so it is important to check with the professor when there are any questions. A very good reference is the book Writing in Biology by Jan A. Pechenik, and page numbers referring to each of the five sections of a laboratory report are given. For details on writing a particular section, click on the appropriate link. Materials and Methods All citations from Pechenik, Jan A. A short guide to writing about Biology. pp. 54-102, Tufts University: Harper CollinsCollege Publishers. 1993. Return to \"Special Projects\" Site authors: Molly Cage and Jonathan Wakefield. Contributors: Beth Brandler, Bruce Ingersoll, Jefferey Lewandowski Design consultant: Daniel Hocutt"}
{"text": "Annie is saddened when her faith-devoted neighbor Ruth passes away, and wonders whether faith is really wroth it because of that. Plato tries to convince her that it is very much worth it by telling the stories of the Hebrew Daniel in the lions' den, who looked to faith always and saw how times of trouble caused it to prove strong, and Harriet Tubman's determination to use faith to continue taking noble risks throughout her life. Even the 23rd Psalm is a good example of why there's enough reason for faith to live throughout life.- Written by Anonymous Be the first to contribute! Just click the \"Edit page\" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide."}
{"text": "Faces of Homelessness The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines chronic homelessness as an unaccompanied individual who has a disability and has been homeless either for at least one year or has experienced four episodes of homelessness within the past three years. A family in which one member of the family meets the definition of chronic homelessness is also considered chronically homeless. Nationwide about 250,000 families experience homelessness on an annual basis. Rapid Re-Housing and Prevention are solutions to ending family homelessness. Homeless families share similar characteristics to families living in poverty. About 76,000 people who experience homelessness are veterans. The federal Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to ending veteran homelessness by 2015. Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness"}
{"text": "A cube is one of the platonic solids that has been studies for thousands of years. It is a 6 sided hexahedron shape that represents earth. It is a symbol of prosperity and has a polished to a shiny finish. - It is a mineral whose deposits are only found in Karelia Russia - A natural antioxidant that can enhance human immunity against many serious diseases - Sorbent for purifying water and air from many organic and inorganic compounds - Support a wide range of trace elements and of biologically active substances intensifying biological processes in humans and animals - Material , actively interacting with electromagnetic fields of different nature (man-made high-frequency, solar, geopathogenic, biological) and neutralizing their negative impact Aids in ensuring human health"}
{"text": "Virtual reality is one of the fastest growing fields of technology and is changing the way that we experience the world. In this course students will have the opportunity to design, model and build their own 3D environment and bring it into a VR world. By the end of the class students have a final project they can demo to friends and family! - Learn how to design an environment - Learn to 3-d model with Tinker Cad - Learn to bring models into a game engine - Work as a team and individually to create one cohesive world in virtual reality - Testing and refining the design"}
{"text": "These short exercises will correct as you type. If you make a mistake, the letters will turn red; simply delete what you\u2019ve typed until the letters turn back to black, then try again to decipher the letter you previously transcribed incorrectly. As you read materials and work through longer exercises on this site you\u2019ll become more familiar with letters that you do not yet recognize \u2013 so come back to this page often to test your improvement. Leave ampersands (&) in place. Do not follow lineation of the original. Do not expand abbreviations, type only what you see."}
{"text": "Hedgerows have been in decline for many years in the UK yet they are extremely useful habitats to many of our native animal species. By establishing a hedgerow of any size the wildlife value of a school or other site will \u201crocket\u201d. Maintaining the levels of wildlife within urban areas is becoming increasingly important for a range of plant and animal species. - Wildlife value enhanced for animal species by providing shelter and food - More plant species find a home on your site as the hedgerow matures - Children brought \u201ccloser to nature\u201d - New scope for learning"}
{"text": "The following care group modules were developed by Food for the Hungry for care groups of 10-12 women. The materials are designed to teach household- level behaviors to prevent maternal and child malnutrition and death. The materials are used to teach mothers in small groups once every two weeks for up to two years. Games, activities and discussions noted in the flip chart are described in detail in the corresponding lesson plan. Note: All flip charts contain culturally appropriate illustrations for the specific country. \u1208\u12a5\u1293\u1276\u127d\u1293 \u12a0\u12f2\u1235 \u1208\u1270\u12c8\u1208\u12f1 \u1328\u1245\u120b \u1205\u1343\u1293\u1275 \u12e8\u121a\u12f0\u1228\u130d \u12a0\u1235\u1348\u120b\u130a \u12a5\u1295\u12ad\u1265\u12ab\u1264:\u12a5\u122d\u130d\u12dd\u1293\u1293 \u12f5\u1285\u1228 \u12c8\u120a\u12f5"}
{"text": "272. Ethical formation is at times frowned upon, due to experiences of neglect, disappointment, lack of affection or poor models of parenting. Ethical values are associated with negative images of parental figures or the shortcomings of adults. For this reason, adolescents should be helped to draw analogies: to appreciate that values are best embodied in a few exemplary persons, but also realized imperfectly and to different degrees in others. At the same time, since their hesitation can be tied to bad experiences, they need help in the process of inner healing and in this way to grow in the ability to understand and live in peace with others and the larger community. \u00a9 LIBRERIA EDITRICE VATICANA."}
{"text": "The effects of hearing loss typically are not noticed immediately upon an event. You might possibly have some ringing in your ears or fuzzy sound after exposure to something loud. Then the ringing seems to stop after a day or so. This toolbox talk discussed how your hearing works, what happens to cause hearing loss and the effects or hearing loss and how to prevent hearing loss. Also included is a handy chart of noise levels that will give you a good idea of some different noise levels. Click this link to open the pdf file in a new browser tab"}
{"text": "About this book Iron Phosphate Materials as Cathodes for Lithium Batteries describes the synthesis and the chemical\u2013physical characteristics of iron phosphates, and presents methods of making LiFePO4 a suitable cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. The author studies carbon\u2019s ability to increase conductivity and to decrease material grain size, as well as investigating the electrochemical behaviour of the materials obtained. Iron Phosphate Materials as Cathodes for Lithium Batteries also proposes a model to explain lithium insertion/extraction in LiFePO4 and to predict voltage profiles at various discharge rates. Iron Phosphate Materials as Cathodes for Lithium Batteries is written for postgraduate students and researchers in electrochemistry, R&D professionals and experts in electrochemical storage."}
{"text": "Study carefully the given flow chart and choose the correct statement regarding L, M and N. AM takes the shape of container in which they are kept. BL can be oxygen or nitrogen which are present in atmosphere. CMolecules of N have strong force of attraction between them and are very tightly packed DAll of these. Ans 1: (Master Answer) L \u2192 It has no definite volume \u2192 It can be compressed \u2192 So, L can be a gas like oxygen or nitrogen. M \u2192 It has a definite volume \u2192 It does not have a definite shape \u2192 So, M can be a liquid that takes the shape of the container in which it is kept.. N \u2192 It has a definite volume \u2192 It has a definite shape \u2192 So, N can be a solid whose molecules have strong force of attraction between them and are very tightly packed."}
{"text": "Cesar Chavez Dual Language Enrichment Program (DLEP) Cesar Chavez Intermediate School offers many special instructional programs that help our students be successful. One of our unique programs is our Dual Language Enrichment Program (DLEP) in Spanish and English. We offer our DLEP students the opportunity to become literate in two languages, and by the time they leave our school, they are bi-literate and bilingual in Spanish and English. Instruction is delivered in English and Spanish by subject. Fifty percent of the instruction is delivered in Spanish and the remaining 50 percent is delivered in English according to applicable subjects (English or Spanish language arts, mathematics, social studies and science). Therefore, we have the 50/50 model, and the bilingual teachers are proficient in both languages."}
{"text": "For each graph below, state the midline, amplitude, and range. (Each one is labeled with a number: 1 - 4) First one(the others are similar) Midline is the line y = that is between the high and the low high 3 low 1 midline 2 y =2 Amplitude is distance from midline to the peak Midline 2 peak 3 amplitude 1 Range is how high and how low it goes it goes from 1 to 3 range y = [1,3] You can/should do the others....."}
{"text": "Save BIG and receive 2 full units for FREE with the Storybook STEM: Spotlight on Science Growing Bundle! THE FULL LIST OF BOOK TITLES BELOW: Created by Brooke Brown and Katie King, Storybook STEM: Spotlight on Science provides early childhood teachers with weekly all-in-one units to cover essential skills in reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, science, nonfiction research and engineering. Each science theme includes TWO read alouds, each with a comprehension bookmark, ELA lesson, enrichment lesson, vocabulary activities, Science Spark, nonfiction research, and simple STEM Challenge. Includes the following science themes: \u2605FORCE AND MOTION \u2605LIGHT AND SOUND \u2605MATTER AND SENSES \u00a9Brooke Brown, LLC at Teach Outside the Box \u00a9Katie King at Queen of the First Grade Jungle Thank you so much for visiting my store!"}
{"text": "The model uses a simple scoring system which recognises the benefits of a balanced nutritional diet, such as: It also identifies foods with ingredients which children should reduce in their diet, such as: - saturated fats The model penalises foods with ingredients that children should eat less of including saturated fats, salt and sugar. Public Health England will publish a review of the nutrient profile model in 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health."}
{"text": "Hand experiencing convection heat transfer with moving air and water.xls KNOWN: Hand experiencing convection heat transfer with moving air and water. FIND: Determine which condition feels colder. Contrast these results with a heat loss of 30W/m2 under normal room conditions. ASSUMPTIONS: 1) Temperature is uniform over the hand's surface 2) Convection coefficient is uniform over the hand 3) Negligible radiation exchange between hand and surroundings in the case of air flow ANALYSIS: The hand will feel colder for the conditions which results in the larger heat loss. The Heat loss can be determined from Newton's law of cooling. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer - Frank P. Incropera This location is for Registered Users Only. Perhaps you need to login or register."}
{"text": "Create a circular Food Security and Health Action Plan We\u2019ll use the insights from our mapping project to develop a Food Security and Health Action Plan in collaboration with local agencies and community groups. This plan will establish new intervention models and evidence-based policies to create: - effective investments in community\u2010based programs and policies - greater physical and economic access to nutritious foods - well-informed and empowered residents - ultimately, improved population health outcomes What else is happening in Guelph-Wellington? University of Guelph Family Health Study Developing ways to help families maintain healthy behaviours. Delivering community programs and advocates to address the causes and effects of food insecurity; removing barriers to healthy food"}
{"text": "A photovoltaic plant transforms rays of sunlight into electricity. Let's take a detailed look at how this takes place. The plant consists of photovoltaic modules made up of panels in semiconductor material that directly turn solar energy into direct current. Afterwards, an inverter converts the direct current produced by the panels into alternating current that is put into the network in medium or high voltage through a transformer. A control system monitors the entire plant to ensure optimum management. How a photovoltaic plant works Page updated at 12 Jan 2018"}
{"text": "Established in 1976, Aprovecho Research Center (ARC) a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, assists developing world organizations to establish high quality labs so they can test and improve their wood burning cooking stoves. Smoke from wood burning cook stoves kills 4 million women and their children every year (WHO, 2014). The black carbon in smoke from wood burning cook stoves causes an estimated 18% to 25% of climate change (New York Times, 2008). We had to invent the emissions equipment and have been improving it for more than 10 years. ARC engineers are also involved with: - Biomass Stove Research and Development - Testing and Evaluation - Training on Field and Lab Testing, and Stove Design - Stove Project Planning - Informing the Stove Community"}
{"text": "Author(s): Charlotte Bronte Jane Eyre is the heart-wrenching story of a young girl saddled with both a cruel aunt and a bitter upbringing at Lowood School. Her soul not broken from these encounters, she becomes governess to the children of the handsome Mr. Rochester, with whom she falls deeply in love, but the dark secrets of Rochester's past and outside influence threaten to swallow their budding romance. Explore Charlotte Bronte's world full of shocking secrets, captivating characters, and dark romance. Complete and unabridged, Jane Eyre is an essential collectible that is both elegant and portable. CHARLOTTE BRONTE was an English novelist and poet, the eldest of the three Bronte sisters who survived into adulthood and whose novels are English literature standards. She wrote Jane Eyre under the pen name Currer Bell."}
{"text": "Sketch the graph of y = 2x and its inverse. Label all intercepts. Homework Help \u270e Find the equation of the line tangent to the graph of y = 2x at its y-intercept. Find the equation of the line tangent to the graph of y = log2 x at its x-intercept. Graph both of these lines. What is their relationship? Use the tangent line in part (a) to approximate the value of y when x = 0.1. Is your estimate an under or over approximation of the actual value? How do you know using concavity? Use point-slope form. Refer to hint in part (a). Sketch the tangent lines. Are they parallel? Are they perpendicular? Neither? Look at their equations... describe a pattern you see in their slopes. Recall that the concavity of the graph determines whether tangent lines lie above or below the curve."}
{"text": "This module introduces the basic concepts in operating systems and links it with contemporary operating systems (eg. Unix/Linux and Windows). It focuses on OS structuring and architecture, processes, memory management, concurrency and file systems. Topics include kernel architecture, system calls, interrupts, models of processes, process abstraction and services, scheduling, review of physical memory and memory management hardware, kernel memory management, virtual memory and paging, caches, working set, deadlock, mutual exclusion, synchronization mechanisms, data and metadata in file systems, directories and structure, file system abstraction and operations. Examples will be discussed from contemporary operating systems such as Unix/Linux and/or Windows."}
{"text": "Humans have used the domestic goat for over 8ooo years. Goats have been bred for their meat, milk, and wool. Currently, there are over 400 domestic breeds of goat found worldwide. Feral goat populations can be very destructive to the natural environment and will often out-compete native herbivores species for food. Both male and female goats grow horns, but the males are often much larger. The last photo is an example of what you can do with the horn for decoration - Average Length 31cm (12.2in) - Average Width 6cm (2.4in) - Average Height 11.5cm (4.5in)"}
{"text": "FastCGI is a binary protocol for interfacing interactive programs with a web server. FastCGI is a variation on the earlier Common Gateway Interface (CGI). If the FastCGI port is exposed, attackers can construct and send binary FastCGI packets to execute arbitrary commands. It was confirmed that the FastCGI port 9000 is publicly accessible. - The FastCGI port should not be publicly accessible. FastCGI should be configured to listen only on the local interface (127.0.0.1) or to use a unix socket."}
{"text": "- $\\closedint a b$ - $\\hointr a b$ - $\\hointl a b$ - $\\openint a b$ be a real interval. The numbers $a, b \\in \\R$ are known as the endpoints of the interval. $a$ is sometimes called the left hand endpoint and $b$ the right hand endpoint of the interval. Also known as The endpoints can also be written as end points."}
{"text": "POSIX Compliance allows developers the maximum flexibility in creating application software that can be port on to the other execution environments. Before POSIX, application written on one version can not be used on other version. Solution to this problem, POSIX was introduced. It is an interface standard defined by IEEE. It is an Open API, for this we need to implement header files and methods related to the header files. It includes a porting of function from FreeBSD as well as NetBSD for various file system including NFS and FAT file System. It pertains the OS, not the file system specifically, but a part of this API is used to access file system."}
{"text": "I found out that WGS84 is an ellipsoid with a \"geoid component\", but I'm unsure exactly how that can be. This is from PostGIS in Action, Second Edition (pg. 64), but it seemed a bit vague. Fortunately, today the world is settling on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84) and Geodetic Reference System (GRS 80) ellipsoids, with WGS 84 becoming the standard of choice. WGS 84 is what all GPS systems are based on. [...] To call WGS 84 simply an ellipsoid isn\u2019t quite accurate. The WGS 84 GPS systems we use have a geoid component as well. The present WGS 84 system uses the 1996 Earth Gravitational Model (EGM96) geoid and is the ellipsoid that best fits the geoid model for the selected survey points in the set. How does an elipsoid coordinate system also have a \"geoid component\"?"}
{"text": "Planting one straight row of evenly spaced bulbs often looks sparse. Planting in quantity in non-linear patterns will always give a richer appearance. This is why mass planting has always been the traditional way to use bulbs. Mass plantings can include dozens or even hundreds of bulbs - especially if you do a naturalizing project. If you don't have room for mass planting, or need to start small, a reliable way is to plant in clumps of six or more bulbs. This is a very attractive method for hyacinths, daffodils and tulips. In the clump, space your bulbs about 10 or more centimetres apart."}
{"text": "calendering, a finishing process by which paper, plastics, rubber, or textiles are pressed into sheets and smoothed, glazed, polished, or given a moir\u00e9 or embossed surface. The material is passed through a series of rollers; the resulting surface depends on the pressure exerted by the rollers, on their temperature, composition, and surface designs, and on the type of coating or glaze previously applied to the material to be calendered. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright \u00a9 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. See more Encyclopedia articles on: Technology: Terms and Concepts"}
{"text": "Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is currently considered to be one of the fastest growing waste streams in the EU, growing at 3-5 % per year (Eurostat). Recycling is one of the promoted sustainable solution when it comes to making secondary raw materials. As Coolrec Plastics, recycling and producing secondary raw materials is our daily commitment to reach a fully circular economy. How do we convert an old fridge with no apparent value into a high quality plastic? This lecture aims at presenting the crucial steps that are necessary to achieve this closed loop of plastic life and illustrates the challenges to overcome in the field."}
{"text": "The onset for symptoms in this diagram is about 10 years of age on average and that is a retrospect. The average age for starting treatment for Fabry Disease is right around 38 to 40 years old. That is potentially a problem for a disease that\u2019s continuously adding to the damage to the body. One of the roles of the pediatrician is to make sure that they recognise Fabry Disease at the point where the symptoms are having their first onset and that would allows us to intervene and hopefully prevent the more serious complications that are happening. Also notable is the age for renal problems, heart problems and strokes comes right about the same age as the initiation of therapy, which is clearly not ideal."}
{"text": "The Nishi Honganji Temple is the location of a Japanese national treasure in architecture, the \"Karamon\" gate; a structure representative of the Momoyama culture. Nishi Honganji is a historic site along with structures on grounds elsewhere that are also designated important national treasures and cultural properties. Both the \"Goei-do\" founder's hall and temple hall containing an enshrined image of Amitabha located within are also designated national treasures of an overwhelming scale. Before the founder's hall stands an enormous 400 year-old ginkgo tree. This is otherwise known as the \"inverted ginkgo\" because of its shape of roots that spread tall and upwards towards the heavens, revered as one of Kyoto's natural monuments. (Viewing times / \u53c3\u62dc\u6642\u9593) 5:30 - 17:00 |Hanaya-cho-sagaru, Horikawadori Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto|"}
{"text": "I am having a hard time knowing when to use a reflexive pronoun before a verb. I understand when they are used before reflexive verbs but I often see them in front of non reflexive verbs too. For example, here is a paragraph from a story I had to read for my Spanish homework. La tradici\u00f3n de d\u00eda de los muertos tiene su origen en una celebraci\u00f3n ind\u00edgena. Se celebra principalmente en Mexico y Estados Unidos - Why do you have to put \"Se\" in front of celebra- \"Se celebra\"? - How does this change the meaning compared to if you just wrote \"celebra\"? Another example, What is the difference in meaning between: S\u00ed te puedes y s\u00ed puedes"}
{"text": "Gonbad-e Sorkh-e Maragheh (direct translation: Red Dome of Maragheh) is one of the most exquisite buildings of Seljuq\u2019s era (1147 AD). It is also one of the most known buildings in the region. This building was built using bricks and tiles, known as Razi style. Gonbad-e Sorkh is one of the first of the Razi style buildings in Islamic Architecture of Iran. This building had two domes one above the other. The outer dome was a pyramid style dome which has collapsed; now only inner dome remains. This building doesn\u2019t have any inscription stating that it was a mausoleum so it is considered a monumental tower. Maragheh city was known as a city of towers because of its 5 historical towers and buildings."}
{"text": "Real time triaxial resistivity and pore pressure penetration measurements for monitoring saturation and electrical property alterations under stress The use of Archie's equation relating water saturation in clean sandstone formations to the electrical resistivity of the formations and the fluid properties has been key in electrical log interpretation. Archie's equation has been widely used for most sedimentary rocks for fluid saturation evaluation since its first application in sandstones. Recent studies have shown that Archie's equation is not an accurate representation of the electrical property representation in all formations (Herrick et al. 2001; Kennedy et al. 2012; Suman et al. 1997; Moran et al. 1979; Mahmood et al. 1991; Kennedy ... (For more, see \"View full record.\")"}
{"text": "[meteor_slideshow slideshow=\u201dadssa\u201d metadata=\u201dheight: 126, width: 630\u2033] NO Sources and short answers please, easy vocab 1-despite the ethical problems with Harry Harlow\u2019s monkey studies,what did we learn from his research? 2-what is a critical period, how does this pertain to the case of Genie? 3-explain the concept of the Skinner Box, and how pigeons were taught to read. What learning theory was utilized? [meteor_slideshow slideshow=\u201dbest\u201d metadata=\u201dheight: 126, width: 630\u2033]"}
{"text": "- Curriculum: Computer - Age/Grade: Early Childhood - Subject: Multi-Media - Materials: Crayons - Institution: Riverbed Media - Location: New York, New York - Duration: 1 Class An interactive project designed to carry students through our special coloring book section on our web site. Children will color Keith's pictures. Markers or crayons Follow instructions for printing out pictures in the Coloring section of the website. Distribute pictures to children. Children color pictures. ave children write stories about their pictures. Have children explore the Interactive coloring book to develop computer skills while exploring color and scale."}
{"text": "The Rheumatosphere team regulary take part in the Middle of Scotland Science Festival (MoSSFest). We explore the cells that are inside of our bones and how the balance of these cells helps to keep our bones healthy. We look at OSTEOBLASTS, bone building cells, and OSTEOCLASTS, bone breaking cells. To help us to remember these cells we make biscuits versions of them, with the osteoblasts having more building equipment in order to make lots of new bone, and the osteoclast having lots of equipment to break down the old bone, so it can replaced by the new bone. While we eat our yummy biscuits, we also think about what would happen if we had too many of the osteoclast breaking down our bone and the osteoblast couldn\u2019t keep up making new bone!"}
{"text": "Remember tells a story from a child\u2019s perspective as they step into the shoes of people at an ANZAC Day march, to find out why it is important to remember. Format: Video Book (HD) File type: Mp4 Remember - Lest We Forget This download is protected under Australian copyright law and may not be reproduced or transmitted without written permission of the author. Permission is hereby granted by the copyright owner for this video to be played not-for-profit by schools, educational facilities, defence departments and defence support organisations for ceremonial and educational purposes."}
{"text": "Bolton Priory is one of the finest medieval churches in the north of England. Since its foundation in the twelfth century, it has been a site of continuous Christian worship, surviving Scottish raids, the Black Death, the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the religious turbulence of later centuries. Throughout the centuries, men and women have been baptised, have married, have worshipped and have been buried within these precincts. Untold numbers from within the parish and far beyond have come here to feel God\u2019s presence in prayer. These pages describe the Priory\u2019s history, how it has been represented in times past in art and poetry, and how it appears in times present."}
{"text": "In this course, we will go on a journey to Africa and and discuss what are the challenges and outlooks for sustainable development on the continent. The course introduces you to the key approaches, policies and international frameworks that aim to unlock more sustainable patterns of consumption and production (SCP). We will cover a number of aspects and various thematic areas: from energy efficiency - to climate-smart agriculture, from SCP tools, policies and international agreements - to behavioral change of individuals. Our path consists of five modules, each divided into several lessons. For more information on the course structure, methodology, learning objectives and completion requirements, please download the course syllabus. If you encounter any technical difficulty or if you have any questions, please consult our help page."}
{"text": "The man principally charged with exploiting the potential of this innovative propulsion system was Wernher von Braun, born 23 March 1912, the son of a Prussian baron. He would later become an engineering graduate of the Zurich Institute of Technology, Berlin's Charlottenburg Institute of Technology and the University of Berlin. As a young boy, his mother Emmy had given Wernher a precious gift on the day of his confirmation in the Lutheran Church. Not a watch and long pants like most Lutheran boys, but a telescope. \"So, I became an amateur astronomer,\" he would reflect in later years, \"which led to my interest in the universe, which led to my curiosity about the vehicle which will one day carry a man to the moon'' . The vehicle to which he was alluding was the rocket. Was this article helpful?"}
{"text": "Series or parallel connection of solar cells can be used to change voltage and current and to adjust them to the consumer's needs. The short-circuit current of solar cells is proportional to the irradiance, while their voltage output is nearly independent of it. - No additional cable connections between the building blocks needed - clear arragned and quick setup - Contact saftey due to puzzle blocks system - Corrosion-free gold plated contacts - Doubled earning sucess: Electric circuit diagram on top, real components can be seen unterside"}
{"text": "Hearing loss is the sudden or gradual decrease in hearing. Hearing loss can be mild or severe, reversible, temporary or permanent, and may affect one or both ears. The most common cause of hearing loss is age, affecting up to 25 percent of people between the ages of 65 and 75 and up to 50 percent of those over the age of 75. Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, results from changes in the ear which cause gradual hearing loss. Our team offers tailored hearing solutions encompassing the full range of the latest hearing technologies. There is no such thing as a \u201cone size fits all\u201d hearing solution! We understand that peoples\u2019 lives are different and so are their hearing needs! Meet with one of our audiologists for a free consultation to discuss your hearing needs."}
{"text": "The soil on Mars may be suitable for cultivating food crops \u2013 this is the prognosis of a study by plant ecologist Wieger Wamelink of Wageningen UR. This would prove highly practical if we ever decide to send people on a one-way trip to the red planet. After all, if we are going to live [\u2026] Setting up lunar or Martian colonies will require that explorers raise their own food. New research finds that simulated Martian soil supported plant life better than both simulated moon soil and low-quality soil from Earth. But many problems must be solved before astronauts can pick their first extraterrestrial eggplant. The study appears in the journal PLOS ONE."}
{"text": "More Hispanics Earning Bachelor's Degrees in Physical Sciences and Engineering. From 2002 to 2012, the number of Hispanics earning bachelor\u2019s degrees in the physical sciences rose 78 percent compared to an overall increase of 47 percent in all U.S. bachelor\u2019s degrees earned in those same fields. Similarly, Hispanics earning bachelor\u2019s degrees in engineering rose 64 percent, compared to just a 34 percent increase in the overall population. \u201cWhile those numbers are encouraging, Hispanics are still underrepresented in many fields, including astronomy and Earth sciences,\u201d said Laura Merner, a research associate at AIP and author of the report. \u201cMore Hispanic students earning physical science degrees is a good thing, but it does not mean the representation gap has closed.\u201d"}
{"text": "The Cruelty Of Claw Removal Cats use their claws for various purposes. The claws are important to cats, as they are an essential part of balancing. If you\u2019ve ever noticed a cat jumping and latching on to a high object, you\u2019ve probably noticed that he uses his claws to pull himself up. When climbing trees, cats tend to use their claws to latch onto the bark and climb towards their destination. Cats also use their claws for stretching, walking, and running as well. The claws are also a cat\u2019s primary source of defense against other animals and humans as well. Most cats keep their claws extremely sharp, as their claws and teeth are basically their only weapons. The claws are also essential for using the bathroom as well, as cats use them to cover up their mess with dirt. Cats also use their claws to scratch things, which mark their territory. Their"}
{"text": "The body naturally produces glutathione (the most potent antioxidant, which also regulates all other antioxidants), but environmental and dietary toxins, emotional stressors and various health conditions can deplete glutathione levels and impair immunity. This can leave the body vulnerable to inflammation or illness and may reduce natural cellular repair processes. Glutathione (GSH) is one of the most critical molecules of the entire body. As the most important intracellular antioxidant, GSH regulates all other antioxidants while helping to prevent damage from reactive oxygen species, such as free radicals and peroxides. ACG Glutathione Extra Strength from Results RNA also contains alpha lipoic acid, milk thistle and more, to help naturally support GSH absorption and action."}
{"text": "set ylint interval interval between labeled tick marks on the Y-axis. intervalis a positive value, the labeled tick marks will 'start' at 0, regardless of the current dimension environment. For example, if you set the 3, the labeled tick marks will be at 0, 3, 6, 9... intervalis a negative value, the labeled tick marks will 'start' at the axis start value, which is usually the lower limit of the Y dimension environment. If this were 10), then the labeled tick marks would be at 30, 40, 50, 60... This command is overridden by the This command will override the Y-axis tick mark interval specified with the Reset by clear, but not display. This command does not apply to a date/time axis. set xlintmay not work as described when used to control grid lines for polar stereographic projections."}
{"text": "TLF ID L163 Explore just how big a cubic metre really is. See how small a cubic centimetre looks when compared with a cubic metre . Work through a series of questions about the length, width and height of a cubic metre. Work out areas of layers within a cubic metre. Use the areas of these layers to work out the total number of cubic centimetres contained within one cubic metre (100 cm x 100 cm x 100 cm). This learning object is one in a series of five objects."}
{"text": "In this chapter we looked at the ETL process. Various techniques were discussed to identify rows that changed on the source system as part of the extraction process, and Oracle change data capture was introduced. A number of types of transformations that are common to a data warehouse were discussed. Examples were shown performing transformations during the load process and using staging tables inside the Oracle database. Techniques used to load the warehouse were described including SQL*Loader, external tables, and transportable tablespaces. Moving data from the staging system to the warehouse tables can be done using exchange partition, direct path insert, or CREATE TABLE AS SELECT. In Chapter 6, we'll look at Oracle Warehouse Builder, which uses many of the functions discussed in this chapter to help you load your data warehouse."}
{"text": "1916, in reference to certain chemical compounds, from epi- + first element of oxygen. Epoxy- is used as a prefix in chemistry to indicate an oxygen atom that is linked to two carbon atoms of a chain, thus forming a \"bridge\" (\"intramolecular connection\" is one of the chemical uses of epi-). Resins from epoxides are used as powerful glues. Hence the verb meaning \"to bond with epoxy\" (1965). Related: Epoxied."}
{"text": "To be a young adult in 2018 means to have gone through school during a very revolutionary time, technologically speaking. Throughout the 2000s, classrooms in America saw everything from basic overhead projectors and boomboxes to state-of-the-art computer labs and virtual reality headsets. The implementation of technology in schools alters the fundamental teaching structure in ways that can render significant improvements in productivity. We should be careful to not allow these new methods to overpower traditional teaching techniques, but rather find ways to use technology to enhance the world of education, given its ability to stimulate the developing brain in ways... Subscribe to Read More Are You an Educator? Get Free online access to all our news and resources"}
{"text": "Jump to navigation Jump to search |Instance of||Wikimedia category| English: This category is functionally similar to mathematical comparison, but nevertheless, more generic and applied. For example the symbol \">\" could imply greater than, better than, ahead of, higher than, etc. Often, a distance (for comparison) is calculated by subtraction (in some metric space), but comparison can be based on arbitrary orderings that don't support subtraction or the notion of distance. Moreover, comparison circuitry doesn't belong in a purely mathematical or computing category."}
{"text": "Schools and Preschools The construction of schools includes the use of soil erosion control and landscaping techniques. Council regulations require new school projects to follow environmental guidelines which includes the revegetation of disturbed areas and landscaping of the site. B & K Revegetation & Landscaping are contracted to create safe and practical areas for school children all over NSW and do so by using quality materials and workmanship. B & K Revegetation & Landscaping meet the requirements which are outlined by the Department of Education. commercial landscapers | commercial landscaping services | commercial landscaping company | commercial landscaping contractor hydromulch | hydromulching | hydroseeding | erosion control | carbon offset tree planting revegetation contractors | revegetation services | revegetation techniques"}
{"text": "Miners Belt are used for travel restriction, work positioning and hands-free carrying of Equipment A kidney belt is a wide elastic band that is placed around the lower torso that is intended to protect a person\u2019s internal organs from damage either from strain or shock. Kidney belts are often worn by weightlifters, and by manual laborers and medical patients. They are also used by motorcyclists, especially older riders, to support the lower back and guard against wind chill. Showing 1 to 3 of 3 (1 Pages)"}
{"text": "Art is for everyone. It\u2019s a narrative that, combined with history, gives life to myths and legends. The story portrayed in the exhibition \"Nefertari and the Valley of the Queens\" comes to life along the banks of the Nile at Thebes, where the greatest exponents of the New Kingdom (1550\u20131069 BC) were buried. In among this legacy, the tomb of Queen Nefertari stands out. She was the wife of Rameses II and considered to be the incarnation of the goddess Hathor. The sarcophagus was discovered in 1904 during an expedition organised by the Egyptian Museum of Turin, the same institution that made this exhibition possible, which is now on at the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg."}
{"text": "\u201cUN ANCIANO\u201d IS NOT \"AN ANCIENT\" I have experienced this mistake in a few of my classes. To be honest, I have not heard many people use the word \"anciano\" in daily life here in Spain, but clearly, it is a sufficiently important word to have an impact on some of my student's English! So, you can not use the word \"ancient\" in English to describe an old person!! In fact, even the word \"old\" is not ideal because \"old\" people could potentially be offended by it! A better option is: \"elderly\". The word \"ancient\" can be used in English but is more commonly connected to \"ancient civilisations\" or \"Ancient Greece\" Hope that helps! Soy el director de Daniel Smith + Partners. Tengo m\u00e1s de 10 a\u00f1os de experiencia ense\u00f1ando ingl\u00e9s a espa\u00f1oles."}
{"text": "Nature paper: A Warmer Spring Leads to Less Plant Growth in Summer It\u2019s bad news for the climate: plants start growing earlier in the spring but, contrary to popular belief, this results in considerably less CO2 absorption. This is shown in a study published in the journal \u201cNature\u201d with our participation. Read the full story Microwave Remote Sensing Oct. 4, 2018 Satellite observations show that warmer springs result in higher vegetation productivity in spring but (in many regions) in lower productivity in summer and autumn."}
{"text": "7 River Coalition Members The Seven Rivers Robotics Coalition originally started in 2011 with 5 teams including La Crescent, Luther, Onalaska, and Aquinas. Each of the seven schools in the coalition is part of a larger organization known as FIRST\u00ae, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, which is designed to encourage students to choose careers that will lead them to becoming successful and contributing community members. Each year students are presented with a challenge in the form of a game; they then have to design, program, promote and build a 120 pound robot to play that game. With two teams of three robots on the field at a time teams are encouraged to cooperate and compete, known as coopertition\u00ae in the FIRST\u00ae world. Teams must work together with their alliance partners in one match and then could be randomly paired to compete against them in the next."}
{"text": "Culture can cause barriers when communicating with patients with low literacy. 1) Explain what low literacy is and why it\u2019s important as a healthcare professional to know about it. 2) List 3 ways in which culture can cause barriers of communication with patients with low literacy. Then, for each one, explain how you would overcome the barrier or \u201cplain language can be used\u201d. 250 words minimum, APA format, include references and in text citations. nursing essays help Low Literacy was first posted on July 12, 2019 at 12:34 pm. \u00a92019 \"nursing essays help\". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org"}
{"text": "Worksheet: Dividing by 2 In this worksheet, we will practice using various strategies to divide by 2 within 24, including using models and the times table facts. Only two people can ride together on a bicycle. If there are 4 people, how many bicycles do they need? Which number makes the equation correct?"}
{"text": "The term \u2018Lupus\u2019 is most often used to describe the most severe form of the condition called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). This one can affect many parts of the body, including the skin, joints and internal organs. When referring to Lupus in this blog, I am referring to SLE. Other types of Lupus only affect the skin. These include Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) which causes a skin rash that doesn\u2019t go away, and Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (SCLE) which causes skin sores on parts of the body exposed to sun Drug-induced Lupus is a lupus-like side effect caused by taking certain medications. Finally there is Neonatal Lupus, a rare type of lupus that affects newborns."}
{"text": "In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a video and do a listening exercise about New York City travel. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about New York City. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms, phrases, and expressions related from the video. The grammar activity features an exercise on the difference between 'it's' and 'its.' There is also a quiz & review with a bonus activity."}
{"text": "Memory formation becomes more effective with longer inter-stimulus intervals between training sessions because of decreasing temporal overlap between successive, short-lived learning traces. Our brain forgets quickly newly learned information. Spaced repetitions are the most effective approach to internalize. Explore more quotes The speed of forgetting depends on a number of factors such as the difficulty of the learned material (e.g. how meaningful it is), its representation and physiological factors such as stress and sleep. Furthermore higher original learning also reduces forgetting. The rate differs little between individuals."}
{"text": "The Application of Teaching and Modeling in College Mathematics Download as PDF Mathematical modeling is a process of solving practical problems by applying mathematical ideas and methods. This process includes the exploration and discovery of the real world as well as the creation and application of mathematical models. Integrating the thought of mathematical modeling into the teaching content of college mathematics can effectively cultivate the ability of college students to solve practical problems by using mathematical knowledge. Based on the author's learning and practical experience, this work first analyzed the theoretical analysis of mathematical modeling and its important role in college mathematics teaching, and then put forward the application measures of mathematical modeling idea in college mathematics teaching. College mathematics, Teaching, Modeling, Teaching reform"}
{"text": "Conceived by the Union of Architecture University in Seoul (UAUS), this book examines the environmental impact of discarding of rubbish, and how architecture can address this issue. The construction industry accounts for roughly a third of all waste. Finding alternatives to the existing forms of redevelopment and reconstruction involving demolishing and rebuilding means proposing new uses for these materials as well. The theme of the 5th exhibition of UAUS, Recycling, Never Wasting Architecture, gave students from each of the nineteen affiliated universities the opportunity to design and realise pavilions using recycled materials, all of which are documented here. boutique, Architectures, Petits formats,"}
{"text": "Our aim is that each learner will develop a proactive business development plan through research and analysis and recognise buying and selling behaviours. - Objectives of accounts - who uses them - Sources of regulation - Principles underlying financial reporting especially the matching principle - What do financial statements tell you? - Balance sheet or statement of financial position - Profit and loss account or income statement - Cash flow statements - Tangible and intangible assets - Depreciation, Current assets and Liabilities - Shareholders' equity, EBIT and net income - Retained profit and Cashflow Please Note: Each delegate will leave the course with an action plan for the workplace"}
{"text": "Backward Day, much like opposite day, was probably invented by children wanting to have a day to talk and walk backwards all day. Don\u2019t worry about being different on January 31st. This is a day to do everything the wrong way around. Celebrate Backwards Day with these fun and silly ideas. Wear your clothes backwards Serve meals on upside-down plates Sleep on your bed backwards Turn the chairs backward Turn books and other shelved items backwards Try talking in backwards sentences (sentences backwards in talking try) You get the idea. Have fun with it. Be creative and share this fun day with the fun people in your life."}
{"text": "Together with the mean and the median, the mode is one of the main measurements of the central tendency of a sample or a population. The mode is particularly important in social research because it is the only measure of central tendency that is relevant for any data set. That being said, it rarely receives a great deal of attention in statistics courses. The purpose of this entry is to identify the role of the mode in relation to the median and the mean for summarizing various types of data. The mode is generally defined as the most frequent observation or element in the distribution. Unlike the mean and the median, there can be more than one mode. A sample or a population with one mode ... Looks like you do not have access to this content."}
{"text": "School Breakfast has numerous benefits. This critical program: - reduces food insecurity - improves dietary intake (more fruits and vegetables) - helps children learn - combats obesity - improves attendance - reduces behavior problems and tardiness Did You Know? Children who eat breakfast at school closer to test-taking time perform better on standardized tests that those who skip breakfast or eat breakfast at home. With the passage of the Healthy Schools Act of 2010, school breakfast is free for all students in D.C. Public Schools and public charter schools. Download the infographic: \u201cStart the Day Right with School Breakfast\u201d (click on infographic to download):"}
{"text": "What does opportunity mapping teach us about racial and ethnic disparities? When race and ethnicity layered over the map of opportunity we discover that access to opportunity is not available on an equal basis. This kind of deep opportunity disparity by race has implications across a range of indicators, from health outcomes to the educational achievement gap. Learn more about how Open Communities Alliance connects the dots. Overall, opportunity in Connecticut is allocated as follows: |Very Low Opportunity||Low Opportunity||Moderate Opportunity||High Opportunity||Very high Opportunity| |Hispanic (any race)||46.85%||25.86%||11.82%||9.07%||6.41%|"}
{"text": "The Irish Roots of Margaret Mitchell\u2019s Gone with the Wind by David O\u2019Connell This study analyzes and explains the connections between characters and situations in Gone with the Wind and their relationship to events and lived experiences in the life of Margaret Mitchell and her ancestors. The book provides a window into 20th century Atlanta, Georgia which will delight lovers of Southern history. It brings to light a multiple of unpublished documents which deepen our understanding of Margaret Mitchell and her seminal work Gone with the Wind. View at Amazon - Categories:Ebooks, Pbooks"}
{"text": "John Forbes: Scotland, Flanders and the Seven Years\u2019 War, 1707-1759:In November 1758 Brigadier General John Forbes\u2019s army expelled the French army from Fort Duquesne at the forks of the Ohio River. Over seven months Forbes had co-ordinated three obstructive and competitive colonies, managed Indian diplomacy, and cut a road through over a hundred miles of mountain and forest. This is the first full biography of Forbes, which traces his rise from surgeon in the Scots Greys to distinguished service in War of the Austrian Succession before his 1757 posting to North America. John Oliphant puts Forbes\u2019 life and career in the wider context of the social and military world of the 18th century and offers important insights into the Seven Years\u2019 War in North America. Our price is less than half of the cost found on Amazon!"}
{"text": "The alternatives to the structured, curriculum-led approaches may appear to be \u2018new age\u2019, but in reality that sentiment could not be further from the truth. In recent years, some have come to appreciate the inherent value of ancient wisdom. The teachings of the great philosophers of Ancient Greece are as valid today as they were 2000 years ago. They simply have endured the tests of time. The principles behind the methods of Socrates are now being applied to education, sport psychology and sports coaching. Perhaps these methods are a way forward in our quest to help our players to learn. Read full article here by Darren Laver (Director of Coaching for the ISSA)"}
{"text": "i need help with this full assignment, it must be original work done \"exactly\" how explained in the directions. Think back over conversations you have had with friends, family members, co-workers, or classmates. Select a conversation in which the other person wanted to talk about something that was troubling him or her. As you replay this conversation in your mind, think about how well you did in terms of empathic listening. Develop a 1,050-word analysis including: Note: Be sure not to disclose any private information; you can change the names of the people involved or the circumstances as needed to maintain privacy. Format the assignment consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment."}
{"text": "There are two components to writing; no matter whether it is a report, essay, letter, memorandum or something more ambitious such as a proposal, thesis, a plan or even a book \u2013 Message and Style. The message is by far the more important of the two. When a college admissions officer, a grader of SAT essays or a potential employer or an actual employer reads a person\u2019s written thoughts they are looking for authenticity. If the message or idea is the result of disciplined thought, it will overcome most lapses in style. An elegant piece of prose without a thoughtful message will not overcome its inauthenticity. Thinking before writing \u2013 Cognitive Writing \u2013 is a skill that must be taught, and Socratic Inquiry is the best way to achieve it. We are boring and stressing our children in our quest for them to memorize instead of think."}
{"text": "- Mathematical model for semi-sane redistricting \u2013 Fairly simple \u2014 make it a square, or as square as it can be to avoid non-competitive districts. 'The \u201cHill Ratio\u201d he devised involves dividing a district\u2019s perimeter by four, and dividing that by the square root of a district\u2019s area. The closer to 1 the result is, the more perfectly square the district. Hill points out that in 1960, the average Hill Ratio was 1.526. It\u2019s now 2.1.' By day, I'm a product manager serving a group of fantastic engineers at Square. By night, I fight crime and solve mysteries with a robot pal of my own creation. By midday, I like a snack, generally a cookie. Part of this biography isn't true (hint, I like cookies and engineering, I don't own a robot)."}
{"text": "Historians uncover disappearing metal funeral wreath tradition in Latvia Latvian historians have uncovered a hundred-year old collection of once traditional metal funeral wreaths in the Jaunrauna Chapel attic. The century old metal wreaths and so-called wreath \u201cbaths\u201d are now covered by a layer of dust. Using metal funeral wreaths was long a tradition that was only reserved for wealthy people. \u201cFrom a cultural heritage perspective it\u2019s truly a unique collection. The material value is of course symbolic, although in actuality it\u2019s practically nothing. But the cultural heritage value is huge,\u201d historian Andris Gr\u012bnbergs said."}
{"text": "QUALITY OF ACTIVATION PROCESS Properties of the carbonized product will be different depending on the nature of the raw material and the quality of the activation process. Coal, coconut shell and wood could be used as primary materials to manufacture activated carbon. However, in Effigen, only coconut shell is used to produce activated carbons, which not only has a higher volatile content that produces hard granulated carbon with even and large pore volume. It also has higher density than wood or coal, making it more effective for decontamination and purification."}
{"text": "This case was extremely controversial and is now historically a landmark case. This ruling marked the end of \"separate but equal\" facilities that the Supreme Court ruled Constitutional 60 years earlier. The 14th amendment states that \"no state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the US... not deny to any personal within its jurisdiction the equal protecting of the laws.\" Brown's case was built on the fact that segregated schools were CLEARLY unequal. To lawfully separate the students based on race was directly in violation of the 14th amendment and infringed on their rights as a US citizen. African American students were receiving a far less advanced education in comparison to white students. Legally, black students were allowed to attend white school districts (despite the resistance of whites)."}
{"text": "The journal Energy Conversion and Management provides a forum for publishing original contributions and comprehensive technical review articles of interdisciplinary and original research on all important energy topics. The topics considered include energy generation, utilization, conversion, storage, transmission, conservation, management and sustainability. These topics typically involve various types of energy such as mechanical, thermal, nuclear, chemical, electromagnetic, magnetic and electric. These energy types cover all known energy resources, including renewable resources (e.g., solar, bio, hydro, wind, geothermal and ocean energy), fossil fuels and nuclear resources. energy, energy conversion, energy storage, mechanical, thermal, nuclear, renewable energy Please refer to the original journal website for accurate and up to date information."}
{"text": "Industrial ecology is an interdisciplinary systems approach that scientifically analyses flows of materials and energy, and its impacts on humans and our environments health. Such an approach highlights the true price of resources by taking environmental and social aspects into consideration including constraints on their availability, recyclability and the ability of our natural ecosystem to absorb disposed material and energy. \u201cIndustrial Ecology is very relevant and an urgently needed strategy for developing countries. As a matter of fact, inefficient use of resources and getting rid of wastes with end-of-pipe \u2018pollution control\u2019 technologies are truly unaffordable luxuries for developing countries!.\u201d - Suren Erkman and Ramesh Ramaswamy. 2003. Applied Industrial Ecology: A New Platform for Planning Sustainable Societies: Focus on Developing Countries with Case Studies from India."}
{"text": "Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) also known as Preimplantation Genetic Testing - Aneuploidies (PGT-A) refer exactly to the same thing, to the same technology. PGS is an embryo selection tool that can be used in infertility treatment. PGT-A is the newer nomenclature but both PGS and PGT-A are used interchangeably and refer to the exact same thing. Miscarriages can be devestating. Most occur because the developing baby has a genetic abnormality. If you experience multiple miscarriages, it is important to see a fertility specialist to check for any underlying causes. Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis is used for couples who either have a child with a genetic disease, or they have a family member who does. Dr Benjamin Abramov, a fertility specialist, explains what this is in more detail."}
{"text": "A child\u2019s character begins at home and continues to develop at school. Character education concerns various aspects, from understanding, emotions to different behaviors. As such, for children to form proper behaviors, the school should then act as an incubator creating exemplary and human practices vividly demonstrating living values as guidance for children\u2019s lives in later years. To this end, \u201clearning to behave, to be well-mannered\u201d is equally important to, or even more important than knowledge and skill acquisition. \u201cIntelligence plus Character\u201d are the two ultimate goals of a true education, as assessed by Martin Luther King."}
{"text": "This 'Tricky Words 5' spelling quiz tests KS1 children on words taken from the National Curriculum. All these words are tricky to spell because they are exceptions to the rules or consist of rarely-used sounds. This quiz is on words that don\u2019t necessarily follow sound patterns and so can\u2019t be sounded out. Improve your spelling of tricky words in this quiz. To see a larger image, click on the picture."}
{"text": "Student get knowledge of dimension so that they can create a design for carving work with the help of carving tools Types of Sculpture Work, 1) Relief Ambrose- is a work study of two dimension volume with the help of clay 2)Round Sculpture- in which student will create freestanding handmade pieces using sculpture techniques student consider volume, weight, color, form, and texture while creating work 3)Mould Making and Casting- in that student will learn to make and cast using pop and ideas of using different materials 4)Carving Work- after finalized of clay work students will carve work on pop or siphorex block."}
{"text": "Welcome: Three Branches of Goverment Description: This Web Quest is designed to aid student understanding of the three branches of government in the United States and how the separation of powers work. Grade Level: K-2 Curriculum: Social Studies Keywords: Power, Separation, Government, United States, Constitution Author(s): Daniel Orth"}
{"text": "Suitable for ages 5 -10 Decomposition trains your child to analyze and break down complex problems, accompanied with Pattern Recognition which enables your child to identify recurring arrangements within random patterns. Lastly, Algorithmic Thinking encourages a clearer thought-process for your child while Abstraction trains your child\u2019s mind to removing unnecessary information in order to come up with solutions. As this is a special subsidized rate activity, there are limited slots! Click here to find out more about Jules"}
{"text": "Water Qualty Regulator Working and Careers in Water and Aquatic Science A water quality regulator enforces clean water laws The federal Clean Water Act was passed to protect our waters from pollution and misuse. States also have laws to protect water. A water quality regulator enforces clean water laws. They work for agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Workers in these agencies monitor water pollution and may collect data that result in finding polluters. They test water quality and collect water samples for chemical and biological analysis. These jobs require a college degree in science."}
{"text": "Unravelling the hidden ancestry of American admixed populations 26 March 2015 Scientists have traced the history of European and African migration to the Americas by running genetic information from 4,000 individuals from more than 64 different populations around the world through a high-resolution analysis. The scientists used a technique called haplotype-based analysis to compare the pattern of genes in these 'recipient populations' to 'donor populations' in areas where migrants to America came from. Professor Simon Myers,University Lecturer in Bioinformatics,at the WTCHG was a co-author on the study published in Nature Communications."}
{"text": "When Christ and his disciples sat down to the Last Supper, there were thirteen at the table. The first person to leave the table was Judas Iscariot, who, after betraying Christ, hanged himself. Hence the superstition that if 13 persons sit at table together, the first to rise will die within a year. Experience shows such a belief to be without foundation, yet it is widespread, and the number 13 is unpopular generally. Many streets contain no house, and many hotels no room bearing the \u2018unlucky\u2019 number."}
{"text": "Mechantilism financial definition of Mechantilism mercantilism (redirected from Mechantilism) Also found in: Dictionary mercantilism a set of economic ideas and policies that became established in England during the 17th century, accompanying the rise of commercial capitalism. The mercantilists stressed the importance of trade and commerce as the source of the nation's wealth, and advocated policies to increase a nation's wealth and power by encouraging exports and discouraging imports in order to allow the country to amass quantities of GOLD. These protectionist ideas (see PROTECTIONISM) were criticized by later classical economists like Adam SMITH."}
{"text": "Collection Storage Facility Communications Research Centre Canada This engineering model was used in simulated environmental testing. Compared to the Alouette and ISISsatellites, the Hermes\u2019s technical innovations included an extendible array of solar cells to generate high power, a system of stabilizing spacecraft on three axes, and a new design for amplifying radio frequency. The Hermes satellite was launched in January 1976 and operated until November 1979. It was used in experiments to extend communications services to Canada\u2019s remote northern areas. Through this project, the Canadian space industry was able to expand its research and design capabilities significantly."}
{"text": "Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject to life. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. Non Fiction. History. Hardback. Age 7-8. This knowledge book is packed with fascinating facts and colorful illustrations on the early explorers such as Alexander the Great, the Vikings, Marco Polo, Vasco Da Gama, Christopher Columbus etc"}
{"text": "Women in Classical Antiquity 'The classic, groundbreaking account of women's lives in Greece and Rome. . the first treatment of women in the ancient world reflect the critical insights of modern feminism'. Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement. What did women do in ancient Greece and Rome? Did Socrates' wife Xanthippe ever hear his dialogues on beauty and truth? How many many women actually read the histories of Herodotus and Thucydides? When pagan goddesses were as powerful as gods, why was the status of women generally so low? Why, in traditional histories, is half the population effectively invisible? This unique and important book spans a period of 1500 years - from the fall of Troy to the death of Constantine. It examines all the available evidence - literary and archaeological - and reconstructs the lives of women from all classes of society."}
{"text": "It might not be normal to add a library to a list of museums, but we still find it correct to consider the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin a museum. The library was established around 1950 to house the collection of Mr. Beatty. Today the library is open to the public and has been so since year 2000. It is located inside the Dublin Castle. In the Chester Beatty Library you can see manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts from the Islamic, East Asian and Western Collections available in the library. The library is often used by scholars studying the Old and the New Testament and it has a great collection of Eastern artefacts. Chester Beatty Library Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland Tlf: +353 1 407 0750"}
{"text": "What would we do if the Earth were about to be destroyed? Evacuate Earth is a National Geographic Channel documentary that tells the what-if story of the evacuation of the planet Earth which is due to be destroyed by a rogue neutron star. The documentary goes into the technical and social complications of building a generation ship to save humanity and other Earth life by moving them to a planet in another star system. Evacuate Earth examines this terrifying and scientifically plausible scenario by exploring the technologies we would devise to carry as many humans as possible to safety. Click here or reload the Webpage."}
{"text": "A fetus isn\u2019t really a human being. \u201cFetus\u201d is a Latin term meaning \u201clittle one\u201d, used to describe a stage of development, just like \u201cinfant\u201d or \u201cadult.\u201d According to the law of biogenesis, a fetus conceived by human parents, and growing according to the instructions in its own human genetic code, is by definition human. Human life is a continuum, beginning with the newly conceived zygote, moving through the stages of embryo and fetus on through to adult. Although a fetus doesn\u2019t look like an adult yet, neither does a newborn baby. A human fetus is no less human simply because it is smaller and more delicate. For that matter, neither is an embryo less human, though it looks quite strange to our eyes, even in comparison to a fetus. Still, it is our duty to recognize our common humanity at all stages of development."}
{"text": "She\u2019s supporting them; supporting her? Preschool center-level social-emotional supports and teacher well-being. Preventing Preschool Expulsion by Supporting SEL and Reducing Teacher Stress \"How would you feel? What would you do?\" Preschoolers' social information processing The Influence of Center Climate on Teachers\u2019 Emotional Support of Children Measuring Social Emotional Content in Children's Television Programming Evaluation Report of the Implementation of Illinois Public Act 100-0105: Early childhood programs\u2019 knowledge of and responses to the 2018 expulsion legislation This site was designed with the website builder. Create your website today."}
{"text": "Armenia is a landlocked country in Southwestern Asia or Eurasia. It is situated at the gateway between Western Asia and Eastern Europe and bordered by Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Turkey. Located in the Lesser Caucasus Mountains, Armenia is a mountainous region with fast-flowing rivers. The government system of Armenia is a republic; the president is the chief of state and head of government. Armenia has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Select variable and countries to compare in table format."}
{"text": "Flying a drone around an airport comes with a unique set of challenges. In this class, Atkins and 3DR will walk you through how we were able to obtain the first FAA waiver to fly inside protected airspace, and what kinds of hoops we had to jump through to convince the busiest airport in the world that this was an innovative technology worth pursuing. We'll walk through the process of obtaining the waiver and capturing the data, and review what we've done with the captured images and the models we've built for design. - Understand the FAA Waiver process for UAS flight on/near airports - Understand flight logistics for UAS operation at airports - Understand workflows for captured imagery from UAS flights in various Autodesk software systems - Understand the strengths and weaknesses of reality capture for design, and existing conditions in construction"}
{"text": "Signing: Earring is signed by holding and releasing your ear between your index and middle finger, and your thumb. The sign looks like you are touching and releasing an imaginary earring on your ear. Usage: Babies are often fascinated by earrings worn by the adults in their life, wanting to touch at the earring. You can use this natural interest to teach them the sign for earring. Knowing the sign also lets them express their interest without grabbing. Flash Card: Click the link to view the Earring Baby Sign Language Flash Card. The flash cards are printable and available in both U.S. Letter and A4 sizes."}
{"text": "Heuristics for 1D and 2D bin packing The two-dimensional rectangle bin packing is a classical problem in combinatorial optimization. In this problem, one is given a sequence of rectangles and the task is to pack these items into a minimum number of bins of size (W;H). No two rectangles may intersect or be contained inside one another. This problem has several real-world applications and is proven to be NP-hard by a reduction from the 2-partition problem. A lot of work has been done to develop efficient heuristic algorithms that approximate the optimal solution. The two-dimensional bin packing problem is a generalization of the one-dimensional bin packing problem. In this web application you can visualize step by step some of the heuristic algorithms with your own data or with random data as the input."}
{"text": "Episode 25: Passive Vs. Active Voice In episode 25, we talk about passive and active voice in your writing, how to identify passive voice and when to remove it. We also cover the struggles it can cause and give you a couple of extra learning platforms. You can listen to the episode right here. The transcription is below the player. Feel free to add your comments using the comment section below. Episode 25 Transcript Note: Transcripts are generated using a combination of speech recognition software and humans, as such, it may contain errors. Please, double-check the audio file before quoting anything from this page. This post may also contain affiliate links (clearly marked as [Affiliate Links]) which earn this site a few dollars when you use the link and purchase the product. There is no added or extra cost to you for using these links. Transcript Coming Soon"}
{"text": "The Indian pond heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron. This shallow aquatic habitat bird, sometimes lives at fresh, salt, natural or human made aquatic places. It prefers places like very shallow, non-flowing or slowly flowing aquatic regions. The Indian Pond Heron prefer marshy wetlands as their feeding habitat. Size of Indian pond heron is between 40 cm to 50 cm including tail. Wingspan is between 70 cm to 90 cm."}
{"text": "Determine the CM of a machine part that is a uniform cone of height h and radius R, Figure.? - Some BodyLv 79 months agoFavorite Answer Since the cone is radially symmetrical, we know the center of mass is somewhere on the axis. If we divide the cone into disks, each with volume dV, the center of mass is at the average: CM = \u222b z dV / \u222b dV CM = \u222b z (\u03c0 r\u00b2 dz) / \u222b (\u03c0 r\u00b2 dz) Using similar triangles: r / R = z / h r = R/h z CM = \u222b\u2080\u02b0 z (\u03c0 (R/h z)\u00b2 dz) / \u222b\u2080\u02b0 (\u03c0 (R/h z)\u00b2 dz) CM = \u222b\u2080\u02b0 (\u03c0 R\u00b2/h\u00b2 z\u00b3 dz) / \u222b\u2080\u02b0 (\u03c0 R\u00b2/h\u00b2 z\u00b2 dz) CM = \u222b\u2080\u02b0 z\u00b3 dz / \u222b\u2080\u02b0 z\u00b2 dz CM = (\u00bc z\u2074) |\u2080\u02b0 / (\u2153 z\u00b3) |\u2080\u02b0 CM = (\u00bc h\u2074) / (\u2153 h\u00b3) CM = \u00be h"}
{"text": "- Empathy with distressed clients - The truth is not what it seems - Managing expectations about technology - Dealing with difficult/aggressive/resistant clients with communication problems - Other medical problems - Asked for information that you cannot provide / managing uncertainty. - Unclear diagnosis - Outline of an audiological consultation - Other clinical situations Role-play is an effective, experiential way for the whole group to explore communication problems and challenges. By sharing observations, comments and feedback, observers can learn as much as the people who are engaged in the role-play. Participants will gain the most if role-play scenarios are as true to real-life clinical situations as possible."}
{"text": "The General Dynamics F-111 \u201cAardvark\u201d was a supersonic, medium-range tactical attack aircraft that also served as a strategic bomber and provided aerial reconnaissance. Developed in the 1960\u2019s, it first entered service in 1967 with the United States Air Force. It was the first aircraft to have production moveable swept wings, the first to have turbofan engines which gave it the power to fly supersonically at low altitude and the efficiency to fly to Europe without refueling. Its electronics allowed it to fly at night, in any weather, hugging the ground to avoid detection. The aircraft proudly served in Viet Nam; as our front line nuclear defense during the Cold War; in the raid on Ghaddafi\u2019s Libyan headquarters; and in Desert Storm. They were finally retired in 1996. Australia continued to use the F-111 until 2010. Truly an aircraft our Veterans hold in high respect."}
{"text": "Confusion exists in two major syndromes. The acute syndrome, referred to as delirium, broadly corresponds to a transient, reversible, and functional, episode of cognitive impairment with no permanent structural alteration in the CNS. The chronic syndrome, dementia, corresponds to a fixed or progressive neuroanatomical abnormality. Note that confusion, delirium and dementia are descriptive terms. Confusion describes some form of disorientation, delirium a more specific type of acute toxic confusional syndrome and dementia a patient who appears to chronically have lost some form of higher mental function. Also note that not all people who seem to acutely confused have delirium, and not all those who appear chronically confused are confused at all."}
{"text": "Do you need ideas to share with your child's teacher to encourage non-food rewards in the classroom? Many elementary schools are becoming more food allergy aware. An average U.S. classroom has two children with a food allergy. Some schools, like this one in Ohio, are looking for ways to celebrate classroom achievements without snacks and other food. The superintendent is asking teachers to not use food as a reward for elementary school students in class. They are also switching to food-free birthday celebrations. Others are using food allergies as a teachable moment for their young students, like this California school we wrote about last spring. Using non-food rewards is healthier for everyone, not just those with food allergies. These ideas get a class up and moving after a job well done: Find more ideas from our handout Non-Food Rewards for Children With Food Allergies."}
{"text": "In Kindergarten and Transition, children learn to socialise and interact with a group, to recognise and write letters and numbers, and begin to read and write and cope with basic mathematical concepts. Our aim is to make learning enjoyable and arouse the children\u2019s natural curiosity about life and the environment. Plenty of play, singing, stories, outdoor and indoor games, art and craft are included in the curriculum Physical Education specialists teach basic ball skills, minor games and gymnastics. In this age of technology it is important that every child should be speaking english and all children, from Kindergarten to Class 3, have access to our library. They learn reading skills through educational storybooks and play. These lessons also reinforce their literacy and numeracy skills."}
{"text": "Highland Community College held commencement exercises awarding 382 certificates and degrees to... Read More PS 104 Physical Geology (4) This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of geology. The course covers geological measuring techniques, minerals and rocks, internal processes such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes, and surface processes such as streams, coasts, mass movements, and glaciers. The course is intended as a broad-based introduction to geology for students who are not majoring in science."}
{"text": "This series of beautiful quality Chelsea Quavers\u2019 Flash Cards\u00a9 guides pupils through the process of memorising Performance Directions for the ABRSM Theory exams (Grade 1). Why use Flash Cards? In each ABRSM Theory exam from Grade 1 to 5 the questions on Performance Directions are worth a minimum of 10%. This can make the difference between a pass or a fail, or a distinction and a merit. (i) Keep it simple learn one new performance direction a day. (ii) Go Fish with a friend! Spread out all the cards on the table with the Performance Directions facing upwards. Take it in turns to pick up a card and give the correct answer. The person with the most cards at the end of the game is the winner! (iii) Pick-up Place the full pack in a neat pile and pick up a new flash card one at a time. If your answer is correct place the flash card in one pile, and place incorrect answers in a different pile."}
{"text": "The creative way of discovering all about you and your spectrum of autism. Additional activities related to the book Know Your Spectrum! Know Your Spectrum of Executive Functioning Know Your Spectrum of Sensory Things Know Your Spectrum of Processing Differences Know Your Spectrum of Theory Of Mind Know Your Spectrum of Social Communication Know Your Spectrum of Shutdowns and Meltdowns Know Your Spectrum of Self-Regulation, Routines and Interests. Available January 21st 2019 Inspire and educate through developing self-awareness of ourselves as autistic people. To begin to learn skills of self-advocacy so we can express our needs and desires. With a greater awareness of our strengths and challenges we can learn and grow in confidence. Begin to build friendships and connections through discovering our autism. Have the opportunity to explore our creativity!"}
{"text": "Our tooth fairy had the chance to visit a local preschool. She taught them all about their teeth and how to keep them bright and healthy. Here are a few tips she shared. - Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste. - About the size of a little green pea is the amount of toothpaste you need. . - Always spit out all the toothpaste. - Brush in gently little circles. - Brush the top, front, and back sides of each tooth. - Eat healthy foods to keep your teeth and body healthy. - Don\u2019t eat or drink too many sweets. - If you want sweets, eat or drink them with your meals. We are striving to help children understand the importance of their teeth and provide them with basic information about keeping their teeth clean and healthy in a fun and friendly atmosphere. We believe developing good dental health habits young will benefit them throughout their lifetime!"}
{"text": "Pine kernels are a fun size in more than one sense. In fact, pine kernels are really a seed. The seed sits in the pine cone, which grows on the pine tree - a coniferous tree, which is grown mainly in the Middle East, the USA and China. As a raw material, pine kernels are quite expensive, but there is a natural reason. The cones takes 3 years to mature, and then they must be heated to release the seeds. Each pine loin gives approx. 40-50 pine kernels, all of which are surrounded by a chestnut-brown skin that is hard to remove. In November and December you can buy whole pine cones in selected supermarkets and let them stand in a warm place until the seeds slowly fall off the cone. Then release the individual pine nuts by removing the hard shell. It's a huge job, but it's worth the effort to get rid of the little delicate grains from the pine cone."}
{"text": "On Westray, if there\u2019s a lump in a field, it\u2019s either rubbish dumped by a farmer or an incredibly precious and very ancient archaeological site. Next to Grobust beach there\u2019s a grassy lump which is an Iron Age broch. Apparently that means a two thousand year old circular stone tower. This one is called the Knowe of Queen o\u2019 Howe which immediately makes me want to know who the Queen was and where Howe was and what a Knowe is. The Queen, however, is probably a mispronunciation of Quoy which is an enclosed bit of wasteland used for farming. A Knowe is a small mound and the same origin as the word knoll. The name is therefore Old Norse meaning an enclosed mound. I think I\u2019d have much preferred the story if there was a queen involved."}
{"text": "Standards for Mathematical Practice The Common Core\u2019s Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) focus on what it means for students to be mathematically proficient. I have heard many people say that the SMPs are the heart and soul of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM). These standards describe student behaviors, ensure an understanding of math, and focus on developing reasoning and building mathematical communication. Each standard has a unique focus, but each also interweaves with the others as we put them into practice. These practices empower students to use math and to think mathematically. Our job as teachers is to help students develop these practices to become effective mathematicians."}
{"text": "Table of contents About this book Biomining is the use of microorganisms in the recovery of metals from ores. During bioleaching, metals such as copper, nickel or zinc are oxidized through microbial action from the water-insoluble sulfide to the soluble sulfate forms. Although gold is inert to microbial action, microbes can also be used in gold recovery from certain types of ores because as they oxidize the ore, they open up its structure, thereby allowing a gold-solubilizing agent such as cyanide to penetrate the ore. The book describes several industrial bioleaching and biooxidation processes as well as the underlying theory and biology of the microbes involved. Bakterien Bioleaching Biomining Oxidation bacteria base biology biotechnology chemistry microbe microbiology microbiology, applied microorganism modeling physiology"}
{"text": "Invasive Plants tells the history of invasives, defines their impact on natural areas and the economy, describes their role in natural systems, and provides a field guide to over 175 of the most common species in North America. The authors have created this web site as a portal to the world of invasive plants and as a place to explore their importance in the natural environment, current research, public policy, and management methods. We invite questions, comments, and debate. \u201cIt is a practical tool for scientists, weed managers, and for landowners wishing to know more about invasive species and their management \u2026 It is a pleasure to skim through and serves its stated purpose well\u201d C.R. Allen et al. Great Plains Research 18(2):234 Contact us: email@example.com"}
{"text": "Alfred Turner (28 May 1874 \u2013 18 March 1940) was an English sculptor in the early 20th century. Among other institutions, Turner studied at the Royal Academy, where he exhibited and was a member. He was also a member and fellow of the Royal Society of British Sculptors. His sculptural works included statues, reliefs and war memorials. Some of his notable works included several statues of Queen Victoria, the Fishergirl and Fisherman at Fishmonger's Hall in London and war memorials in England, Wales and the Channel Islands. His daughter was also a distinguished sculptor."}
{"text": "Vacuum cooling of bakery products Vacuum cooling is a process designed for preparation of products for transportation or long storage. It is used for treatment of vegetables, mushrooms and bakery products. Method of enthalpy cooling was opened in 18 century by Scotland scientist Ulyam Callen. A little later the technology was modernized but operationla concept was the same. The product is placed in a special chamber, from which the air is removed. This process leads to water evaporation and cooling of product. This provides quick and even cooling and increases storage life. However, this is a not full list of advantages of vacuum cooling technology that has become pore popular lately. This popular metod has a lot of advantages: - time reduction for complete cooling up to 15-20 minutes; - energy saving up to 60%; - increase storage life; - preservation of"}
{"text": "First Aid For Schools \u2013 Handbook This program teaches basic first aid procedures and specific steps to follow for the most common emergencies. These few simple guidelines and procedures will get you and your employees through most injuries and accidents at school. Remaining calm and knowing how to give simple, basic help is key. Evaluating the scene Head, neck and back injuries Bee sting reactions Muscle and joint injuries For handbooks, the minimum order is 10 items. |Dimensions||8.5 \u00d7 5.5 \u00d7 .05 in|"}
{"text": "Learning Fast is a process of learning through music, visuals, writing, and workshops and so on. Due to the rapid changes in society and technology, courses are available to help pre-school kids, parents, teachers, trainers, and anyone ready to stay ahead of technology by guiding them through courses. The courses help them to adapt, and to develop inborn skills, such as creativity, logic thinking, etc. is stages of lessons that help students use all their abilities to achieve. Learning Fast helps students by employing music, arts, drama, posters, text, and various other methods to get the most out of learning."}
{"text": "The Children\u2019s programme is aimed at children aged 8-14 years using an active, fun and participative teaching methodology in the classroom. The programme is divided into three levels, namely Kinderklas A, B and C. Children who have no knowledge of the Dutch language can begin with Kinderklas A. The topics taught in this course are introductions and greetings, simple counting, telling the time, asking for basic information etc. In addition, the children are taught how to arrange simple sentences in Dutch (questions, negatives and basic commands) using the correct grammar etc. The vocabulary they will learn includes names of objects, colors, body parts, days of the week and months, family relations, numbers, transportation etc. All of this is taught along with how to spell and pronounce words or sentences using the correct intonation."}
{"text": "Our school ethos is value driven with good values taught integrally to all that we do. We want all our children to grow up valuing themself, others and the environment. Values are principles that guide behaviour. At Rugby Free Primary School all adults are encouraged to model values and to give time for reflective practices. We believe that this empowers individuals to be effective learners and good citizens. We promote and teach values to our pupils with British Values being a particular focus, however alongside this, we have six key school values which we focus on one of in depth each half term. Each half term begins with a special values Assembly focusing on the half terms focus value. Throughout the half term, we particularly celebrate children\u2019s behaviour which embraces this value. Our Key School Values are:"}
{"text": "Definition of discus: sport (part of speech: noun) - table tennis, - water polo, - \"Winding Paths\", Gertrude Page. - \"A Victor of Salamis\", William Stearns Davis. As to why we remember them, let the teacher recall the stories already familiar through supplementary reading in literature, the Golden Fleece, Hercules, the Siege of Troy, the Wanderings of Ulysses; let her point out Greek cities which still exist, Athens, Marseilles, Alexandria, Constantinople; let her tell the stories of Marathon, of Leonidas and Thermopylae, and of Salamis; let her show pictures of Athens, the most splendid city of ancient Greece, of the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Venus of Milo, the Hermes of Praxiteles, the Discus Thrower, and so on.- \"The Spartan Twins\", Lucy (Fitch) Perkins."}
{"text": "Worksheet to practice feelings and emotions. Includes exercises and a reading practice.Sugerencia de uso 1. Download the worksheet and make photocopies for each student. 2. Have students work in pairs and go over the exercises little by little. 3. Once students finish, have them exchange their work with another pair to review their answers. Compartir MED en classroom:"}
{"text": "This sari is a superb example of Gujarati brocade weaving. Gujarat was a major centre of textile manufacture and trade, and Gujarati brocades were of fine design and craftsmanship. Although weaving has a long history in the region, many techniques and motifs were brought in from Persia during the reign of the Mughals. Weaving centres such as Ahmedabad and Surat continued production up till the 20th century, incorporating new designs into their repertoire based on changing fashion and tastes.This sari with its foliate pattern in zari (gilt thread) with a contrasting border, is a typical feature of Gujarati brocade. This sari would have likely been woven for an upper-class family, based on the finesse of the weaving and the amount of zari used. The name of the weaver is also woven onto one edge of the sari."}
{"text": "When the British Army defeated the Turks in 1917, they acted immediately to restore order in Jerusalem. The tower, stronghold and police barracks (known as the \"Kishle\") were almost immediately used for the reorganized military police. The next photo depicts the \"investiture\" of honors and medals on General Edmund Allenby and individual soldiers. The pictures of the investiture ceremony bear the conflicting dates of December 1917 as well as March 1918. During the Arab Revolt (1936-1939), attacks were carried out against British facilities and Jewish communities. The Old City was occasionally \"conquered\" by Arab gangs who took control of the Old City gates. British military operations had to be launched to \"lift the siege.\" The following pictures show the \"war-like scene on the roof of the Tower of David\" in 1938."}
{"text": "Basket Weaving Techniques : Pairing Pairing is used mainly in round and oval bottoms. It is not suitable for siding, but it is sometimes used in place of a top wale. Pairing is carried out by taking the left-hand rod of the two over the other, behind the stake, and to the front again, repeating this with each rod alternately. Claim Your Free Willow Handbook The Willow Handbook is your quick start guide to the ancient craft of Willow Basket Weaving. Inside The Willow Handbook you will learn: - Methods of cultivation, harvesting and preparation of Willow - Work space and tools required for basket weaving - Technical terms and essential weaving techniques Click Here To Get Your Free Copy !"}
{"text": "Why we include: D-Ribose occurs widely in nature and forms the backbone of RNA, a biopolymer that is the basis of genetic transcription. Once phosphorylated, ribose becomes a subunit of ATP, NADH and other compounds critical to metabolism. It assists in replenishing D-Ribose stores to keep up with demand during high energy workouts. - Improves heart health - Maintains metabolism - Replenishes muscle-energy during high intensity exertion Source Location: Asia"}
{"text": "\"plate\" po angielsku z przyk\u0142adami - S\u0142ownik kolokacji angielskich - There was an iron plate on the floor in front of the Dowager. - Below the altar, sunk into the stone floor, was a large iron plate. - He pays for the iron plate out of his own pocket. - You'll find an old hole cut in the iron plate. - Nothing but a flat iron plate with a keyhole at one side. - Later examples, however, often lack iron plates and were merely a military uniform. - At first he saw iron plates on each end of the thick Olympic bar. - There's a large iron plate set in the middle of the street not far from here, and you can hear the water running beneath it. - Its 340-pound iron plate will be lowered in and lifted out 10 or 12 times. - Blows were coming from behind a great iron plate nailed up there. Kliknij na wybrany nag\u0142\u00f3wek, aby rozwin\u0105\u0107 grupy kolokacji, kolokacje oraz przyk\u0142adowe zdania."}
{"text": "About the Centrifuge At the time \u201c2001\u201d was made, spacecraft designers were convinced of the need to supply artificial gravity for space travelers. In principle, this is very easy to do. An object on the rim of a wheel rotating at a uniform speed is subjected to a constant force pushing it away from the center, and by adjusting the size of the wheel and the speed of its rotation, this centrifugal force can be made to resemble the force of gravity. Having accepted this notion, Kubrick commissioned the Vickers Engineering Group to make a centrifuge large enough for the astronauts to live in full-time. It took six months to build and cost $300,000."}
{"text": "Which one is more correct grammatically speaking in English? a) Is X and Y the exact same thing? b) Are X and Y the exact same things? c) Are X and Y the exact same thing? Please state your answer for : 1) BrE and 2) AmE. And the sources. Please :) Also how common is it for Native English People to not follow the correct grammar pattern for this? How often do you hear Native English speaker mistakenly saying using option a or b (whichever one is the incorrect one, which I don't know yet), even though it is incorrect? NOTE there are two objects being mentioned here X and Y. Regardless whether they are countable or uncountable things. So there are two things, no more and no less than that."}
{"text": "A total solar eclipse is seen on Monday, August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon, as the Moon passed in front of the Sun as seen from Earth. A total solar eclipse swept across a narrow portion of the contiguous United States from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. A partial solar eclipse was visible across the entire North American continent along with parts of South America, Africa, and Europe. Image Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Published: October 5, 2017"}
{"text": "Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a disorder in which a child has continuous cycle of symptoms that involve periods of extreme nausea, followed by rapid vomiting. They then experience a period of recovery, followed by a period of normal health with no symptoms. The cycle then begins again, and happens over and over. Some medical researchers believe that CVS is a type of abdominal migraine. CVS most often happens in young children; however, it can occur at any age. The stages of CVS are categorized as: There is no known cause of CVS, however, the most common triggers of episodes include: There is no cure for CVS."}
{"text": "Heart disease often does not have any symptoms until your heart and blood vessels are badly damaged. If you have CKD, you and your doctor can watch closely for any signs of heart disease \u2013 though blood work or monitoring how you feel. Symptoms of heart disease depend on the type of heart disease you have. Some symptoms to look out for are: - Chest pain - Shortness of breath - Extreme fatigue - Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms - Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper abdomen or back - Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet - Irregular heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering - Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting Heart disease is easier to treat when caught early, so be sure to tell your doctor if you ever feel symptoms or have concerns about your risk."}
{"text": "Physical Type Using Figures of Speech In this assignment students conducted an exploration of how images and type can reinforce or redirect meaning. This project was completed over two weeks as a component of a seminar class in Persuasion for Design juniors at Carnegie Mellon University. A variation of the textual/visual metonymy or synecdoche assignment, students were asked to create a linguistic trope by photographing type in an environment. Students were asked to work with a specific level of modality, or relation to the real. Concepts included verismo, surreal, hyperreal."}
{"text": "How do you find slope and y-intercept of y + 5 = 6x? This is a variant on the standard equation for straight line graph which is: Equations of straight lines changed into the form Write the equation with just Now you have the slope Take note that in the term The slope of a line is a number - often a fraction. In Geography this is given as"}
{"text": "A practical guide for all teachers embarking on their Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL), this book begins by encouraging the reader to identify their own learning style and engage in different study methods, and goes on to explore higher level study skills and academic writing. The research required at Masters level is broken down and guidance is given on how to select, approach and interpret data. The final chapter discusses the real-life issues surrounding studying for a Masters while also embarking on a new career. Theories, models and learning styles Developing higher-level study skills Developing higher-level academic writing skills Introduction to research Developing critical analysis skills The practicalities of studying in the 21st century"}
{"text": "Anthony Atala: Printing a human kidney Anthony Atala discusses the shortage of organs available for transplant and the aging population. Medicine has enabled us to live longer, however our organs tend to fail. There is now an organ shortage crisis as the number of people requiring an organ transplant has doubled yet the number of transplants taking place has barely increased. Atala disusses how regenerative medicine could help combat this organ shortage for those in need. Solid organs are the most in need, 90% of patients on the transplant list are waiting for a kidney. Using a 3D scanner to create a profile of a patient\u2019s kidney, Atala is then able to use a 3D printer to create an exact replica for transplant, the printing process takes just 7 hours."}
{"text": "Collaboration Enhances Language Learning Research has long suggested the ideal time to teach a new language is to 4-year-old students because young learners absorb so much information at this age. With that in mind the Oneida Indian Nation Language program and Madison-Oneida BOCES (MOBOCES) are developing a curriculum and best practices to ensure all children at the Oneida Indian Nation Early Learning Center are learning the traditional language. With one-year of collaboration already behind them the staff at the Verona school is working on a plan to not only benefit the children, but include current Oneida language learners, teachers and ELC staff on how to bring Oneida to all. Click here to read more."}
{"text": "Bioscience in brief What is a gene? The Genetic Code DNA carries the blueprint for life: all the information the cells need to build an organism, whether it is a human, a plant or a bacterium. But how is this genetic information stored? DNA is composed of four different bases or nucleotides: adenine (A), thiamine (T), cytosine (C) and guanidine (G). The genetic code defines how three-letter words formed by these nucleotides specify the formation of an amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, the most common functional products of genes. The genetic code is nearly universal: almost all living forms use it. This is why it is also called the language of life. The process of converting the genetic information of genes into functional proteins is known as gene expression."}
{"text": "Positioning Your Body for Safety On a motorcycle, your body is, effectively, an extension of the machine. - Each component of body position affects your ability to steer, turn, control the throttle, maintain balance, and spot obstacles quickly. - To master control of your motorcycle, always use correct body position. - Whether sitting or standing, maintain this position. - Stay forward with your weight directly over the footpegs. - Keep your feet on the footpegs with your knees slightly bent. - Press your knees lightly into the gas tank. - Hold the handlegrips firmly to control the motorcycle in tough terrain. Grip with the right wrist down to avoid accidentally giving too much throttle. - If your position is correct, your arms should have to bend slightly to hold the handlegrips."}
{"text": "\"A rose by an other name would smell as sweet\" from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, 1600. The delicate petals of this cosmic rose cradle newborn suns in her stellar nursery. The Rosette Nebula, also known as NGC 2237 is a young star forming complex in the constellation of Monoceros (The Unicorn). This blossoming flower stretches about 130 light years across and is 5,000 light years from Earth. This incredibly beautiful and colorful photo was taken and processed by David Lindemann from his telescope at his home in the Swiss Alps. He has an amazing talent for capturing extraordinary images of the cosmos. Thank you so much for being a part of the NEW Stellar Eyes website, David! See more of David's breathtaking nebula photos in our Photo Gallery."}
{"text": "Racism is a global reality Racism is a highly complex social phenomenon that can only be studied on an interdisciplinary basis. So we should start by understanding racism as a worldwide phenomenon that requires a worldwide response. All societies, and all of us in those societies, must address racism in the forms that it manifests itself in our lives and cultures. Ambassador at Large Advisor UN Affairs International Human Rights Commission"}
{"text": "Chihiro Iwasaki. Boy and a Nest of Japanese Buntings, 1971 Japanese Children\u2019s Literature Illustrated by Chihiro Iwasaki In this exhibit, we focus on Japanese children\u2019s literature that Chihiro illustrated, examining an aspect of Chihiro\u2019s work that differs from her picture books while also shedding new light on the history of postwar Japanese children\u2019s literature. Highlighting the period that Chihiro was most active in her career, we present works based on Japan\u2019s unique prewar sentiments and social issues, works based on the memories of war that were rapidly fading at the time, and works depicting the loss of hometown nature."}
{"text": "Thomas Doty \u2013 Storyteller At the western edge of the Modoc homeland is a moon-shaped ridge called Shapasheni, \"where the sun and moon live.\" In native stories. the sun and moon journey across the sky to their home in the west where they sleep in their lodge. When they wake up, they travel underground through lava caves to rise again in the east. Early settlers found Shapasheni difficult to say. To this day, several landmarks in the area are called Sheepy, a simplified English version of Shapasheni."}
{"text": "Meaning of 'reta or renta' n (retane) A cant term for a thick and hard and clumsy mbhakara or cake. v ragada, rapata, jhoka (to eat): v badava, thoka (to make). Meaning of \u0930\u0947\u091f or \u0930\u0947\u0902\u091f n (\u0930\u0947\u091f\u0923\u0947\u0902) A cant term for a thick and hard and clumsy \u092d\u093e\u0915\u0930 or cake. v \u0930\u0917\u0921, \u0930\u092a\u093e\u091f, \u091d\u094b\u0915 (to eat): v \u092c\u0921\u0935, \u0920\u094b\u0915 (to make). Browse Marathi - English Words"}
{"text": "This article was originally written in 2011, and was slightly updated in 2014. Filesystem types and (lack of) compatibility Despite the fact that we\u2019re no longer living in the 1980s, filesystem-compatibility between operating systems seems to remain an issue in computer-land. The filesystem basically defines the way in which files are organised on a disk. In the 1980s, the popularity of MS-DOS led to widespread adoption of the FAT filesystem, which was also used in earlier Windows versions (\u00bd/3/95/98/ME). As NT-based Windows versions (NT/2000/XP/Vista/7) started becoming the mainstream consumer-versions, more and more computers started using Microsoft\u2019s proprietary NTFS. Nowadays, most external USB harddisks are sold pre-formatted with an NTFS-filesystem, while camera flash-cards and USB thumb-drives tend to still use a FAT32 filesystem. NTFS \u2026read more"}
{"text": "What is Common Gateway Interface (CGI)? CGI is a method used to exchange data between the server and the web browser. CGI is a set of standards where a program or script can send data back to the web server where it can be processed. Common uses of CGI include: - Email Forms - Mailing List Maintenance"}
{"text": "Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues \u2014 primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provides strength and elasticity to the underlying structures in your body. People who have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome usually have overly flexible joints and stretchy, fragile skin. This can become a problem if you have a wound that requires stitches, because the skin often isn't strong enough to hold them. A more severe form of the disorder, called vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, can cause the walls of your blood vessels, intestines or uterus to rupture. If you have vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, you may want to talk to a genetic counselor before starting a family."}
{"text": "Level 2 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Every year thousands of lives are lost because of heart and circulatory diseases. But did you know that many of these lives could be saved by the appropriate and effective use of a defibrillator. With more Automated External Defibrillators now becoming available in public and work places, this course has been designed to enable you to use a defibrillator competently and confidently. In addition to AED training, this course explores resuscitation and choking procedures."}
{"text": "This standard was last reviewed and confirmed in 2017. Therefore this version remains current. Describes a method for calculating the attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors in order to predict the levels of environmental noise at a distance from a variety of sources. The method predicts the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level (as described in ISO 1996) under meteorological conditions. Status : PublishedPublication date : 1996-12 Edition : 1Number of pages : 18 Buy this standard A standard is reviewed every 5 years Revisions / Corrigenda"}
{"text": "The Basics of Smartphone Repairing 1.Assembling & disassembling of different types of smartphones. 2.Knowledge of different parts of smartphone and their function. 3.How to use Multimeter. Understanding Hardware of Smartphone 1.Understanding of Circuit Board / Motherboard / Logic Board. 2.How to check faulty parts and how to replace them. 3.Fault finding & troubleshooting. 4.How to repair different hardware problems. 5.Understanding Software of Smartphone Proper understanding of smartphone operating system including Android and iOS. 1.Understanding types of software faults. 3.Upgrading operating system. 4.Unlocking of handsets through codes and software."}
{"text": "This KS2 PSHE quiz will help you understand what bullying is and what to do if you think it is happening. Bullying is a very serious situation that can affect anybody at any time. It is a series of unwanted behaviours aimed at a single person with the desire to cause harm or upset them. Bullying can impact on a person's physical and emotional health and should be stopped immediately. Just as anyone can be bullied, anyone can become a bully. It is important that you understand what behaviours are considered bullying so that you can identify if you are being bullied - but also if you are bullying someone else. It is also important that you understand what to do if you, or someone you know, is being bullied in order to keep everyone safe and to stop the behaviours as quickly as possible."}
{"text": "(I) A bird can fly 25 km/h. How long does it take to fly 3.5 km? The speed of the bird is 25 km/h. The bird flies 3.5km at this speed . We will find time for the bird to fly this distance. Let`s think the bird is flying all in the same direction and along a straight path. So distance-displacement and speed-velocity are the same. (the time when the motion starts)"}
{"text": "David Colvin Procedures \u2013 ACL Reconstruction The cruciate ligaments in the middle of the knee stabilise the knee from front to back and in rotation. Anterior cruciate ligament tears are common in sports such as football and netball. They often occur as a result of a change of direction injury. Cruciate ligament tears cause the knee to be unstable, resulting in episodes of giving way. Reconstruction is usually required if the patient wishes to return to competitive sport."}
{"text": "- 84 animal cards Object of the Game The object of the game is to be the first player out of cards, by correctly matching animals and/or colors and not making a mistake when discarding. The first time you play, look through the deck to get familiar with the cards. There are seven different animals - sheep, donkey, lion, frog, cuckoo, pig and monkey in four different colors - red, green, blue and yellow. There are also four wild peacock cards. Note the cuckoo, donkey and peacock cards, as they have special powers, described below. Also, take some time to practice the sound that each animal makes. \u2026"}
{"text": "Video: What\u2019s up, buttercup? Watch or download our video on population sampling techniques Here we demonstrate population sampling techniques by investigating whether the number of buttercups in our chosen field differs from the top of the hill to the bottom. We took samples from two 10m x 10m plots and, using quadrats, recorded the number of buttercups. We also measured light intensity, air temperature, humidity, wind velocity and took soil samples. Running time: 4 mins 33 secs - Big Picture_Population sampling techniques [MP4 140MB]"}
{"text": "The brain is composed of many different regions and structures. The brain's communication system permits these various regions and structures to coordinate their activities. Each of these different regions and structures serves different purposes. Addictions can alter these regions and structures. Subsequently, addictions can alter the way brain regions function. In this section, we discuss the regions and structures that are affected by the addictive process. We will review the brain's role in commonly observed problems associated with addiction: 1) Impaired decision-making, impulsivity, and compulsivity, 2) drug-seeking and cravings, 3) habit formation, craving, withdrawal effects, and relapse triggers and 4) stress regulation and withdrawal."}
{"text": "Identify materials that are attracted by magnets. Develop an understanding that all matter has observable attributes with physical and chemical properties that are described, measured, and compared. Understand that states of matter exist as solid, liquid, or gas; and have physical and chemical properties. Understand all matter is composed of combinations of elements, which are organized by common attributes and characteristics on the Periodic Table. Understand that substances can be classified as mixtures or compounds and according to their physical and chemical properties. Magnets can repel or attract other magnets. Magnets can also attract magnetic objects. Magnets can attract and repel at a distance."}
{"text": "French physicist, inventor, writer, math theorist, and Christian philosopher who created a new geometry problem. His earliest contributions were in the applied and natural sciences where he focused on fluids and the concepts of pressure and vacuum, drawing from the work that had previously been done by Evangelista Torricelli. He helped Pierre de Fermat in developing the theory of probabilities. He invented the mechanical calculator. His theorem was so advanced that many thought his father, a tax collector who provided the bulk of his son's education, had come up with it. He grew up with two sisters named Gilberte and Jacqueline. He, Torricelli, and Galileo Galilei engaged in an intense intellectual battle with Aristotle's followers over the concept of nature abhorring a vacuum."}
{"text": "A new type of technology might currently be in development by China, that could lower the acoustic signature of submarines. In a traditional submarine, a propeller is attached to a driveshaft which is turned by a large engine or hydraulic system. These types of systems rely on a great deal of machinery and moving parts, both create lots of noise in an environment where stealth rules supreme. In the \"Silent Service\", making as little noise as possible to evade detection is always the goal. To that end, a new concept in propulsion called a \u201cRim-Driven Propeller\u201d or RDP (also known as a Rim-Driven Thruster or Rim-Driven Pumpjet) is being considered. An RDP removes the hub, driveshaft and gearbox from a submarine\u2019s typical propulsion system, thereby giving the sub even greater stealth."}
{"text": "Engine Driven Pumps Engine Driven water pumps are a compact, lightweight and durable means of moving water from one place to another in an efficient way. There are typically two types of water pump available: - a normal water pump which should only be used on freshwater and non corrosive liquids. - a chemical water pump sometimes known as seawater, saltwater or liquid fertiliser pump, which has a durable plastic pump housing. This pump housing resists corrosion and erosion that a metal pump housing would be unable to withstand, ensuring the life of your pump is extended to its fullest capacity. Being powered by a petrol engine means that there is no electrical supply required, so use in remote rural areas is not a problem, plus there is also no risk of electrocution."}
{"text": "Intelligence Definition: This is a persons ability to take on board and develop knowledge to be applied to certain tasks and skills. Many people confuse knowledge with intelligence, seeing knowledgeable people as the most intelligent ones, however we must remember that intelligence is the ability to acquire information and skills, not just remember information when it suits them. Below are a few definitions from famous scholars. What is Intelligence? The capacity of individuals to process information and use the information to behave effectively (including the ability to learn from experience) Intelligence is what intelligence tests measure"}
{"text": "Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Hormigas En Un Palo Today in Children's Nutrition we broke out the celery, peanut butter, and raisins for some hands on learning with a healthy snack, Hormigas en un Palo (Ant on a Log). Profe Claudia began the class by talking to the students about why it is important to understand where your food comes from, and how preparing food helps give insight into what you are eating. Then came snack time, the kids lined up to assemble their own 'Ants on a Log' and then chowed down. It was definitely a new snack for many of them and it seemed to be a success!"}
{"text": "Size: 27 x 36 inches Artist: Cassandre, Adolphe Mouron The first Davis Cup took place in 1900 and saw the USA take on Great Britain, then playing under the name of the British Isles. It was held at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston, and the Americans surprised their opponents by racing into an unassailable 3-0 lead. The idea of Davis Cup was conceived a year earlier by four members of the Harvard University tennis team, who wished to set up a match between the USA and Great Britain. Once the two respective national associations had agreed, one of the four players, Dwight Davis, designed a tournament format and ordered a trophy, buying it with his own money. This poster was created for the 1932 Davis cup, reissue in 1982. The poster is in excellent condition and ready to be framed."}
{"text": "The watch automatically measures walking and running activities using an accelerometer. It detects the type of movement linked to walking and running and will only measure these two sports. To ensure measurements are as accurate as possible, you must have a normal stride, i.e. with your arms swinging by your sides. Other movements are not counted (for example: watch not worn on the wrist, etc.). It is normal for steps not to be counted when you are looking at your watch with your wrist facing you. Accuracy depends on the type of ground and the gradient. For better accuracy on an activity, pair your watch with your smartphone."}
{"text": "Political participation of the poor is overall lower because of poverty, bad health and many other factors, but millions of impoverished Americans across the country also die prematurely. For instance, in 2015, research funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Social Security Administration revealed that, since 1990, among the bottom quarter of Americans with the least education, life expectancy has either stagnated or decreased. That\u2019s for well over 40 million people. Add to this negative trend the fact that mortality among the poor increases during middle age \u2014 which is when citizens generally get more involved in politics. The premature disappearance of the poor, then, occurs precisely at the moment when they would be expected to reach their \u201cparticipatory peak\u201d in society. But they don\u2019t live long enough to achieve that milestone. via The New Yorker"}
{"text": "Open educational resources (OER) are educational materials that are freely available online and have an open license for use. OER content may be audio, video, text, or multi-media. There may be content for a small concept, a learning module, or a complete course. Intellectual property rights are established through licensing, with Creative Commons being one source of OER licensing.OER materials span a wide range, and instructors may develop an entire course based on OERs, or they may choose to supplement the course offering with specific OER content. Many organizations provide content, and a Google search may identify additional items. Please view our OER guide."}
{"text": "An age of dinosaurs that often goes ignored is the Siliconius Period\u2026 an era when large heat-resistant reptiles ruled the earth. True story. The T-Rex Oven Mitt is inspired by this era, and will use its silicone exterior to protect your hands from hot baking trays. No mention how these silicone dinosaurs put this to use before we\u2019d even discovered fire. What we do know, is that meteors are probably hotter than 500-degrees fahrenheit. True story."}
{"text": "EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR INCONGRUITY The picture is almost comic in its incongruity with what actually is. Now, it is a mere anomaly and incongruity here, out of date and out of purpose. There is the same element of incongruity, without the tragic consequence. There is an incongruity about death on the battlefield which assails the mind. He felt no incongruity in the veteran Parmenides correcting the youthful Socrates. The oddity and incongruity of her attire attracted attention. His countenance expressed his sense of the incongruity of the union. They are more than double her age, and yet they can see no incongruity in hoping to win her. The incongruity of the word was enough to make one jump out of the chair. What could come of such a collocation of names but a life of incongruity and absurdity!"}
{"text": "To the best of my understanding, the quantity of Gibbs free energy of an entity depends on its concentration in the system. Equilibrium is reached when \u2206G = 0, or when the Gibbs free energies of all the entities are equal to each other. If Gibbs free energy is dependent on concentration, then at standard conditions, the concentrations of all entities is 1M\u2014this is fixed by convention. How then can you have a \u2206G\u00ba value? All the concentrations are fixed and there is no change in concentration nor energy. Is \u2206G\u00ba then just a rudimentary concept for those who do not know calculus? Should it be better written as dG\u00ba? In a similar vein, though slightly unrelated, I would also want to know if enthalpy is related to concentration, similar to how Gibbs free energy is. Why or why not? If enthalpy is also concentration dependent, then does \u2206H\u00ba exist?"}
{"text": "Learn new vocabulary from the Afar Library Book Series 2. - creates love between family members - creates comfort for each family member Books in this series help your child to identify the common items in Afar we find in the home. Point out each item, and repeat its name in Qafaraf at least 3 times to strengthen the association in their mind. Have a fun journey together in Afar in the coming days! Written in Modern Afar by kasahorow. Modern Afar is a simplified spelling system used to write all the varieties of spoken Afar. Search online for 'Afar kasahorow' to read more Modern Afar."}
{"text": "The average car on Europe\u2019s roads is 10.7 years old, and two out of every five are powered by diesel, the most polluting fuel, a report released this week by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) shows. Diesel \u2013 the main source of NO2 emissions in urban areas and linked to increased mortality rates \u2013 also powers the bulk of Europe\u2019s commercial traffic. Please enter your details Not a subscriber? Take a free trial now to discover the critical insights and updates our coverage offers subscribers."}
{"text": "volume[ vol-yoom, -yuh m ]SEE DEFINITION OF volume Synonyms for volume - cubic measure EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR VOLUME It is like closing a volume of Ossian and opening the pages of Theocritus. Such discussion would have no proper place in a volume of this kind. Lady Delacour opened the book, which was a volume of Marmontel's Tales. And as she spoke, she took up a volume of plays which lay upon the table. Virginia started from her reverie, but held the volume fast. Nevertheless the Southern fire was great in volume and accuracy. The fire of both sides suddenly doubled and tripled in volume. The second volume of the songs I mentioned to you in my last is published to-day. How are you, my dear friend, and how comes on your fifth volume? The present volume is written in a similar spirit, as it has been similar in its origin."}
{"text": "Soy leghemoglobin is short for legume hemoglobin -- the hemoglobin found in soy, a leguminous plant. Leghemoglobin is a protein found in plants that carries heme, an iron-containing molecule that is essential for life. Heme is found in every living being -- both plants and animals. (Heme in animals is carried by \"hemoglobin\" and \u201cmyoglobin\u201d among other proteins.) Although heme has been consumed every day for hundreds of thousands of years, Impossible Foods discovered that it\u2019s what makes meat taste like meat. We make the Impossible Burger using heme from soy plants, which is identical to heme from animals and gives Impossible its uniquely meaty flavor."}
{"text": "Connected GPS - definition Connected GPS is a term that often relates to when one device is using the GPS hardware of another device. Often used by some fitness trackers when tracking outside activities. For example, the Fitbit Charge 2 uses the GPS information from a connected smartphone. Whilst this means that a smartphone has to be present, it does conserve the battery power of the fitness device."}
{"text": "The first Russian-Mongolian research expedition to study snow leopard numbers in the Republic of Tuva ( tiny republic in the south of Russia) took the first ever photographs of snow leopards in that region. The team found 14 tracks of the cats on the Tsagan-Shibetu ridge in the western part of the country just in the last few weeks. The photos include an adult female with her two grown cubs. Next month the research will continue across the border in Mongolia. Meanwhile the Russian team, along with WWF is also working on the possibility of eco-tourism in the region to support the local people in this remote part of the world where there is little in the way of employment. This is truly good news about snow leopard numbers in this region, a hope that although numbers are small, they may be increasing. Read more about Tuva and see a map at Wikipedia."}
{"text": "Cooking is a great fun way to practise getting both hands to work together. This helps to develop coordination, hand and finger strength and dexterity skills; all skills required for handwriting. However, it is amazing how much talk can come from this as well, not just at the time with you, but when they share the day\u2019s experience with others later on (developing their phonological awareness). An added benefit at this time of year is that you can do \u2018Pick Your Own\u2019. Getting out and about and encouraging your child to pick their own fruit is not only great fun but another sneaky way of working on their hand and finger strength. There are so many recipes, especially online, for making quick easy great tasting food. So, if the sun is shining, or it is just not raining, get out there find your local \u2018Pick Your Own\u2019 and get cooking!"}
{"text": "In the 11th century the Danish King Canute united all the kingdoms of Great Britain, just in time for Duke William II of Normandy to conquer the land. The Normans used their well-practiced skills to assimilate into the local population and help develop the language and culture of Great Britain. Henry VIII (1509-47) was the first king to turn his attention to the sea, resulting in Great Britain becoming a world power by the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). By the 19th century, Great Britain -- now the United Kingdom -- had travelled the globe building one of the biggest empires ever seen. This lasted until the 20th century, when two world wars exhausted the UK's resources and set the stage for independence in the colonies."}
{"text": "The Lower Elementary Teacher Tools, for 1st and 2nd grade, ages 6\u20138, includes interactive and highly visual materials to help bring Bible stories to life. The Teacher Tools include: - Realistic Bible story posters - Storytelling figures and backgrounds - Multipurpose posters - Attendance chart - Teacher CD with recorded Bible stories, hymns and songs, and music scores Use the Lower Elementary Teacher Tools with the Lower Elementary Teacher Guide."}
{"text": "What is the Long Q-T syndrome(LQTS)? Long Q-T syndrome (L.Q.T.S.) is an inherited or acquired heart rhythm disorder that can be found even in healthy people. Usually the problem attacks children or young adults. More often it is inherited, this why it\u2019s almost always congenital. Simultaneously with the emitting an electrical impact, heart contracts. By the electrocardiogram the signal can be writen down like a some waveform. Letters P, Q, R, S and T designate this and that intervals of the drawing. According to all that, the Q-T interval means the interval of heartbeat i.e. electric \u201con\u201d and \u201coff\u201d of the ventricles. The time it takes for the Q-T interval to occur (in no time, in milliseconds) can tell your doctor if it happens in a right period of time. If it takes more than that, it is called a prolonged Q-T interval."}
{"text": "Common Greenshield Lichen (Flavoparmelia caperata) is a widespread and extremely common lichen. It is found firmly attached to the bark of broadleaved trees, fenceposts, and occasionally to rocks. It appears as a yellowish-green disk, 2\u2033 to 8\u2033 in diameter, divided into numerous irregular lobes. Unlike most lichens, Greenshield lichens (Flavoparmelia spp.) are relatively tolerant of air pollution. They are among the first noticeable lichens to return to areas that have been rid of lichens due to pollution. The Greenshield lichens are similar in appearance. Common Greenshield Lichen is identified by its substrate, which is usually tree bark or a fence post; and by the upper surface, which does not have white pores or pustule-like growths."}
{"text": "In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw a formal dress. Begin by sketching the body of the figure. A formal dress is usually loose, so make the figure's body look thin and slender. The add some glamorous looking hair on the figure to make her look formal. Then add details to the dress by drawing the straps of the dress and cleavage on the chest. For the bottom of the dress, draw vertically curved lines to represent the fold of the dress. Make the dress look long and loose at the bottom. This video will benefit those viewers who enjoy drawing, and would like to learn how to draw a formal dress to utilize in their drawings and artwork."}
{"text": "Find cosine between two given vectors u and v. u = [5 2 0 5 3 0]; v = [3 2 5 1 0 2]; result = 0.4611; Remove the vowels So many choices Hard limit function Given the variable x as your input, multiply it by four, then divide it by two. Then put the result in y. Find Euclidean norm of given vector u. Count given word x in text. Form a square matrix from four square sub-matrices Convert array of decimal numbers into binary numbers array. Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "The magnetic field inside a cylindrical solenoid of area 4 cm^2 is 0.15 T along the axis of the solenoid. What is the magnetic flux through a disk of radius 3 cm placed perpendicular to the solenoid axis? [tex]\\phi = \\zeta B * dA [/tex] The Attempt at a Solution Well the area is 4 cm^2 and B is 0.15, so 6E-5 Wb is the answer, but I'm a little confused here. I thought flux for a closed surface was always 0 (gauss' law for magnetism)? What's going on here?"}
{"text": "The rainbow is a natural phenomenon which has delighted people for thousands of years. Most cultures consider the rainbow with affection; it is usually associated with beauty and peace. We start the talk by looking at various pictures of rainbows from history and art and consider some of the features of rainbows, such as: \u2022 The rainbow we see is part of a circular arc; \u2022 We can often see two rainbows; \u2022 There is always the same order of colours in a rainbow; We show geometrically how a rainbow is formed and discover many of the properties of rainbows, and finish with further slides of more unusual phenomena in the sky. Copyright Maths Discovery 2015"}
{"text": "Behavioural optometry is a holistic approach to the treatment of vision, based on the understanding that vision is an active process that develops throughout life and in harmony with all other body systems. Vision & Learning Vision is our most dominant sense and your child\u2019s eyes need to work in synch in order to realise their full potential. Did you know that about 80 per cent of information processed for learning is visual? Vision Therapy is a way of training how the visual system, brain and body work together. It leads to improved concentration, learning, confidence, balance and enhances sporting ability. Are You Over 40? As we mature our visual function changes. Our near focussing becomes more difficult and we are more at risk of age-related eye disease."}
{"text": "The German Flags were first adopted as the national flag of modern Germany in 1919. Germany has two competing traditions of national colors, black-red-gold and black-white-red. They were also adopted by the German Democratic Republic. This is the flag most used by Germany\u2019s national sporting teams. Bavarian Flags are a way to represent the Bavarian Region of Germany. There is no specific code to this flag, as long as it has the blue and white design. There isn\u2019t a specific number of whites or blues like in most flags. Therefore, the classic Bavarian Blue we offer in many of our Dirndls, this flag will help your German Heritage shine."}
{"text": "The river birch is commonly planted urban tree. It can be found in single stem for or with multiple stems. The single stem form is sometimes used on boulevards and does quite well in this setting as long as the soil is on the acidic side (6.5 and below); chlorosis will develop is it isn't. In the wild, the river birch can be found along the banks of streams and lakes. This is the possibly the most resistant birch to Bronze Birch Borer."}
{"text": "The Capital of Mizoram is Aizawl. The Mizoram State Legislative Assembly has 40 seats. Mizoram is now represented at the Parliament by two members, one in the Lok Sabha and the other in the Rajya Sabha. Mizoram has witnessed vast constitutional, political and administrative changes during the past years. The traditional cheiftainship was abolished and the District and Regional Councils created under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, give a substantial measure of local control. Today, the Lais, Maras and Chakmas have seperate autonomous District Councils. The Village Councils are the grassroots of democracy in Mizoram. Mizoram is divided into 8 Districts:-"}
{"text": "By Folger Education In February, when the Folger launched its exciting new website, we posted our first set of revamped teaching modules, which include assessment ideas, writing prompts and technology tools (where appropriate), and connections to the Common Core Anchor Standards for English. Just this week, we posted another round of great teaching modules: this time, on Shakespeare\u2019s sonnets. If you\u2019re thinking about teaching the sonnets next school year\u2014or maybe even this summer\u2014check out these lessons below, which spring from the work of Dr. Louisa Newlin and Gigi Bradford with the Folger\u2019s \u201cShakespeare\u2019s Sisters\u201d program, a semester-long seminar on poetry for local high school students. Try these out with your students and let us know how they go!"}
{"text": "GENERAL AND SPECIALIST PEDIATRICS Learning outcomes of the course unit To give basic pediatric informations necessary to health professionals who will frequently operate in a pediatric setting, with particular attention to preventive and social pediatrics Basic knowledge of human anatomy anf physiology. Course contents summary The healthy newborn Main neonatal diseases Normal and abnormal growth Gene and chromosome syndromes with ocular involvement Upper and lower respiratory tract infections Rheumatic and main congenital heart diseases Acute poisoning in infancy Health issues in adolescence Textbook: Vanelli M Argomenti di pediatria TIERRE Editions Teaching aids (papers, slides) given by the teacher concerning the single lesson. The oral lesson, due to the small numbers of students admitted to the course, is . The oral examination is comprehensive of in itinere evaluations."}
{"text": "One parent, one language: The first rule in raising a bilingual child is to ensure that the same language is maintained by the same parent. This is known as the \u2018One parent, one language\u2019 approach. Sticking to this rule may be difficult if one of the languages is spoken in the country in which you live. For example, if a mother is French and the father is Spanish and the family lives in Spain, Spanish will be learned with greater ease for the child. Therefore, experts say that the mother in this situation must find at least 25 hours a week wherein the child is exposed to French in order for fluency to develop."}
{"text": "UNIT I: THE FIRST TRUMPETER CHAPTER 1: How to Play a Bison Horn Bone Trumpet Sounds Bison Horn Sounds Enter the Practice Cave After hearing Ragnar's Story in each chapter, enter the Practice Cave to listen and learn how to play. CHAPTER 2: Practice, Practice, Practice! Soundscape: Practice Cave"}
{"text": "Help your students develop their critical thinking skills with this book of blackline masters. Patterns, visual imagery and logic exercises will help students solve problems in almost any discipline--plus they're fun to do! Strengthen your classes' specific critical thinking skills with patterns, ordering by size, comparing shapes, symmetry, and more. 168 reproducible pages, referenced answers included, softcover. For grades K-3."}
{"text": "Join us for a drop-in program for families to explore the five practices of Every Child Ready to Read! Learning to read begins at birth. Parents, caregivers, and librarians can reinforce and help grow brain connections through five practices that will help a child develop the foundation for reading. Practiced regularly, these activities will help a child develop the six early literacy skills and be prepared to learn to read. Get ready to sing, play, talk, read, and write with activities throughout the children\u2019s room. Parents will be given tips to help their little ones succeed with learning and all will have fun! No registration is necessary. Ages: Toddler through grade 2 with a parent or guardian Contact: Youth Services at email@example.com"}
{"text": "An active methyne compound is a compound that has the following general structural formula. E1, E2 = a functional group that withdraws electrons by resonance R= alkyl, aryl The conjugate base of an active methyne compound is highly resonance stabilized. Consequently, active methyne compounds, like active methylene compounds, are highly acidic and can be deprotonated, for all practical purposes, irreversibly, using common strong bases, such as the hydroxide ion or alkoxide ions."}
{"text": "Day & Time: Thursdays 9:30-10:40 Mentor: Tammy Scott This course provides hands-on experiences with fingerspelling, classifiers and American Sign Language (ASL) numbers. Topics include expressive and receptive fingerspelling, classifiers, and ASL numbers techniques. This course will introduce the top 100 Signs and cover the basics of signs that can be used around the home and classroom. Coursework includes study topics integrated with expressive and receptive fingerspelling, classifiers, and ASL numbers techniques as well as basics in deaf culture."}
{"text": "Drones typically use advanced lithium co-polymer (LiPo) batteries that have very high energy density. They are safe when managed correctly so care should be taken when handling, charging, or discharging these batteries. General battery safety guidelines are as follows: - Use a DJI designated battery charger to charge any DJI battery - Understand how to operate the battery charger before using - Never leave batteries charging while unattended - Protect batteries from impact and puncture - Do not use batteries if they appear puffy or swollen - Maintain battery temperature between 10\u00b0C - 35\u00b0C *Please note that while Skycatch provides the above advice, individuals are responsible for keeping up to date on safe practices for handling lithium batteries."}
{"text": "The Silver Maple is a relatively fast-growing tree, commonly reaching a height of 65-100 ft. It may live 130 years or more. In many parts of the eastern U.S., the large buds of the Silver maple are one of the primary food sources for squirrels during the spring after many acorns and nuts have sprouted and the squirrels' food is scarce. It is widely used as an ornamental tree because of its rapid growth and ease of propagation and transplanting. It is highly tolerant of urban conditions. Although it naturally is found near water, it can grow on drier ground if planted there. The leaves are deeply cut and silvery white underneath. They appear as light green and turn to golden yellow in the fall. This deciduous tree provides very dense shade."}
{"text": "- Africa\u2019s agricultural sector is characterized by informal and low-productive labour and is associated with hard physical work, low wages and uncertainty. Working the land has become highly unpopular, particularly among African youth. To secure food production and future employment, it is therefore imperative that the agricultural sector is transformed. - NGOs and companies are trying to make agriculture more attractive to young people and remove obstacles to their involvement, for example by improving their access to information, education, land, financial services and markets. - Strategies should focus on promoting youth entrepreneurship and innovation, challenging cultural and financial barriers, and engaging young people in policy dialogue to allow them to take a leadership role in agriculture."}
{"text": "Discussion in 'C' started by madhu, Aug 21, 2005. i am new 2 programming, can u pls tell me how 2 make the flow chart of a program. Creating flowchart is very easy. What you can think of the steps in the program are the steps in the flowchart. Can there be something easy than this. Separate names with a comma."}
{"text": "Mount Longonot; Vista Mount Longonot is a young dormant volcano created during volcanic eruptions that formed the great Rift Valley. The name Longonot is derived from the Maasai word Oloongong\u2019ot meaning mountains of many spurs or steep ridges. Some views of the Mountain. Pictures courtesy of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). The ecosystem inside the crater is completely different from the outside. The sides of the mountain are dry with sparse vegetation cover. The massive crater floor is covered in a sea of green, probably due to the fertile volcanic soils which are much more conducive to plant life. At about 70 km from Nairobi Mt. Longonot seems a great adventure. Activities within the mountain include hiking, rock climbing, biking and observing birds and wildlife."}
{"text": "Noun(1) a native or inhabitant of Malta(2) the national language of the Republic of Malta; a Semitic language derived from Arabic but with many loan words from Italian, Spanish, and Norman-French(3) a term applied indiscriminately in the United States to any short-haired bluish-grey cat(4) breed of toy dogs having a long straight silky white coat Adjective(1) of or relating to the island or republic of Malta or its inhabitants (1) Maltese :: maltese English to Welsh Dictionary: Maltese Meaning and definitions of Maltese, translation in Welsh language for Maltese with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of Maltese in Welsh and in English language. Tags for the entry \"Maltese\" What Maltese means in Welsh, Maltese meaning in Welsh, Maltese definition, examples and pronunciation of Maltese in Welsh language."}
{"text": "The medieval church in Jabreilles les Bordes This medieval church is a classified Historical Monument. Its wood-carved architecture is similar to the gateways found in Jesuit Institutions. This gorgeous 13th-15th century church has a typical porch containing a wooden stairway leading to the bell-tower. The octagonal bell-tower is also typical of the Limousin region, and its roof is made of chestnut tiles. There are many paintings on the walls, representing 15th century figures. Lithophany is the innovative technique used to restore the church\u2019s stained-glass windows in Jabreilles les Bordes. Lithophany is a technique which began in the 19th century but is no longer used today. It is a reminder of the importance of porcelain in Limousin: it involves impressing porcelain objects with figures that become translucent when light is placed within or behind them."}
{"text": "Dyscalculia affects around 5% of children, a smaller proportion than those affected by dyslexia (the rate of occurrence for dyslexia in the United States is approximately 15%). This has resulted in dyscalculia remaining relatively unknown; many people are not even familiar with the term. What effect could this have on children with dyscalculia? Imagine struggling every day at school with number problems that your peers master far more quickly than you do. Your teacher is beginning to lose patience with you and your parents think you are just not trying hard enough. They don\u00b4t understand that you are trying hard every day, but even basic arithmetic concepts make no sense to you. You are called lazy or stupid or both. Read more"}
{"text": "With new research we are able to see the truth about the most dangerous Dinosaurs. Dr Alice Roberts finds out how the experts put dinosaurs back together. Creating the world's most accurate mechanical replica of a walking juvenile T. rex. What was the cause of the only known dinosaur stampede? Dr Richard Smith takes us from the birth of the solar system to the modern world. Scientists study a 200km-wide crater that may have wiped out the dinosaurs. Discovering how a lava-flooded area the size of France lead to the dinosaurs' demise. Human life was formed out of chaos - could there be another mass extinction in the future?"}
{"text": "1. How many ocean merchant vessels visited the port of Quebec during the season of navigation 1908? 2. What was the gross tonnage of these 3. Under what flag did each of these vessels sail? 4. How many of these vessels belong to the Canadian merchant marine, and what proportion of the tonnage do they represent? 5. What frontage did the Quebec Harbour Commission allot in 1908, in order to permit merchant vessels to embark and land their passengers and goods on the quay? 6. What warehouses and plant did the Quebec Harbour Commission allot in 1908 to facilitate the embarkation and landing of goods transported by these merchant vessels? 7. What is the exact state of the frontage and facilities for storage and operation which the Quebec Harbour Commission has set aside in favour of the ocean transports for the season of navigation in 1910? Subtopic: QUEBEC HARBOUR."}
{"text": "Use graphing, counting, and number lines to help first graders learn about addition and subtraction. An array of worksheets and activities are an excellent resource for your math lesson, whether you are focusing on counting skills or more advanced critical thinking skills. - Use the worksheets in a math center or homework packet - Worksheets in color, but most will print in black and white - Each lesson comes with instructions, tips, and links to additional materials"}
{"text": "In order to have equal level of growth, the best place for dragon trees is a half shaded place, where it can get direct sunlight only in the coldest hours of the day. If indoors, put it in a very bright place, which is protected from the blazing sun. Keep the soil damp but avoid excessive watering. Always leave the soil to dry out for several days The Dragon likes more humid air. NOTICE: Buy the dragon tree is the Spring because its easier to help it get used to the home conditions without starting to lose its leaves. See Additional Options DetailsDracaena got its name after its red, sticky sap that starts to flow when its trunk is hurt. It is the most beautiful houseplant of the poorly lit homes. Not sensitive, it also grows in a place with central heating. it can reach even 100-120 cm in height. It is a woody plant with straight, cylindrical trunk. It is native to Africa."}
{"text": "Source: vocabulary for the high school studentBilly Budd put an end to the discord aboard the \"Rights-of-Man.\" He was an excellent peacemaker. The blue part makes me confused because [aboard] is usually used when talking about ships or planes. aboard = on a ship, plane or train Rights-of-Man = name of a book The blue part means [on the book] which is odd to me. Would you please help me with that?"}
{"text": "Hopscotch programming language is a programming language created in 2016. Hopscotch is a visual programming language developed by Hopscotch Technologies, designed to allow young or beginner programmers to develop simple projects. Its simple UI allows its users to drag and drop blocks to create scripts of which can be played when activated. Although the language is easy to use, to develop more advanced pieces of code is almost impossible and requires more powerful languages. Read more on Wikipedia... - the Hopscotch programming language wikipedia page - Hopscotch programming language first appeared in 2016 - See also: scratch, python - Have a question about Hopscotch programming language not answered here? Email me and let me know how I can help. Last updated January 24th, 2020"}
{"text": "Treatment of liver disease in alpha-1 Liver disease due to alpha-1-antitrypsin (A1AT) deficiency (also known as alpha-1) is treated using the same general supportive measures as other types of liver disease. The goal is to lessen the impact of complications (eg, cirrhosis) or prevent them altogether.1 - In cases where the liver disease becomes life-threatening, liver transplantation has become common. - Assuming that the donor does not have alpha-1 (eg, has a Pi MM genotype), the transplant will also resolve the alpha-1 and serum levels of A1AT will return to the normal range. - Most patients with a Pi ZZ genotype are followed annually by a liver specialist, but management is typically conservative in the absence of signs or symptoms of liver disease."}
{"text": "An Education Kit for Grades 5 - 7 Estuarine crocodiles, Crocodylus porosus, are found in the northern parts of Australia. We will take a look at the situation in north Queensland, where crocodiles are managed to ensure their conservation and also public safety. Educating the community is a vital part of crocodile management because in 'croc country', where ever crocs and people interact, highly contentious issues of human safety and crocodile conservation arise. This kit aims to present all sides of the debate, to assist students to understand and make informed decisions about crocodile issues."}
{"text": "What is self care? Self care is about looking after yourself in a healthy way. It can be anything from brushing your teeth, doing some exercise, managing common conditions (like headaches, colds and flu) or living with a long-term health problem, such as asthma or diabetes. Find out more about self care If you need more information on how you can self care at home, click on the links:"}
{"text": "This Life Cycles lesson plan also includes: - Join to access all included materials Students explore the parts of a flower and pollination of flowers. For this plants lesson, students use an interactive whiteboard to label the parts of a plant and the functions of each part. Students complete a worksheet as an assessment. 17 Views 27 Downloads"}
{"text": "FAIRBANKS \u2014 Wildlife authorities are warning Interior Alaska residents to beware of hares. Alaska Department of Fish and Game veterinarian Kimberlee Beckmen says tularemia is showing up in hares. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports tularemia can be transmitted to dogs and cats that mouth or catch sick hares. The disease is spread by bacteria through hare and vole ticks. It's most often seen in summer when ticks are most active. Late stages of the disease can make hares slow and easy to catch by pets. People can become infected by handling hares or coming into contact with an infected pet's saliva. The most common symptoms in people and pets are lethargy, high fever and swollen lymph nodes. The disease can be fatal if untreated but cured with antibiotics if diagnosed quickly."}
{"text": "Adi Granth, also called Granth or Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, a religion of India. It is a collection of nearly 6,000 hymns of the Sikh Gurus and various early and medieval saints of different religions and castes.The Adi Granth is the central object of worship in all gurdwaras (Sikh temples) and is accorded the reverence paid a living Guru. It is ritually opened in the morning and wrapped up and put away for the night. On special occasions, continuous readings of it are held, which last from 2 to 15 days. On the birthdays of the Gurus or anniversaries commemorating Sikh martyrs, the Granth is sometimes taken out in procession. (Choose a content type to filter listed content) There are 5 content items for the content type chosen by you under Adi Granth"}
{"text": "Meningitis is an infection of the brain and its surrounding membranes. The symptoms of meningitis are often non-specific and this makes it dangerously hard to detect. However, the disease is highly preventable through immunisation. Follow Dr Yong Junina Fadzil as she recounts the day she lost a patient to meningitis and explains how you can help prevent the disease from spreading by identifying its early signs. Dr Yong also highlights vaccines that help prevent the disease."}
{"text": "Tibetan Terrier Dog Breed This very ancient breed has developed to survive the harsh conditions of Tibet with its extremes of weather and terrain. These dogs were kept in the monasteries and used by the nomads to herd and guard their animals. The breed was rarely seen outside of Tibet until Dr. Greig was presented with one as a present for treating a sick Tibetan. She brought them back to the United Kingdom in the 1920\u2019s and it is these dogs that formed the basis of the breed we now see. They are lively and good-natured, as well as a loyal companion dog. Despite being outgoing, they tend to be wary of strangers."}
{"text": "Tool to convert a number from a base to another This tool changes a number from one base to another, eg decimal to binary or decimal to hexadecimal. Simply choose the base in which is the number is and the desired destination base. The function used to perform the basic change is limited from 2 to 35. The possible characters are the numbers from 0 to 9 and the letters from a to z.Our tool use the PHP function This function takes 3 paramters : - Number (to be converted) - From the base - To the base base_convertloses accuracy on large numbers and decimal numbers. Indeed, numbers are converted into binary to be computed and these representations have a limited length. Not all numbers can be represented accuratly by a computer. This concerns especially the decimals."}
{"text": "Materials and Tools: large wooden beads 1. Cut fabric scraps into a rough square shape; the length and width of the square should be slightly larger than dimension around the bead. 2. Coat the bead with glue. Roll the back of the fabric down the center of the bead, making sure not to cover the holes. Add an extra drop of glue to secure the ends. Trim away any excess fabric. 3. Apply glue to the bead holes and tuck the ends of the fabric into the holes using the pointed end of the skewer. Let the glue dry before stringing the beads. Note: Beads with large holes work best for this technique, but the holes can still become plugged with fabric. When making a necklace, it\u2019s easiest to string the beads onto a cord threaded through a needle."}
{"text": "The tug of war between breast cancer and the immune system Breast cancers can often protect themselves from the body\u2019s natural defense mechanism \u2013 the immune system \u2013 which can make them difficult to treat. Dr Josie Ursini-Siegel and her team found that a specific protein in breast cancer can suppress the functions of the immune system to support the growth and survival of tumour cells. The team found that blocking this protein can increase cancer cells\u2019 sensitivity to immunotherapy, which could eventually lead to new treatment strategies. Learn more about the impact of our research, supported by your donations."}
{"text": "Elder abuse is a growing problem that affects thousands of elderly individuals. Many times, abuse is well hidden and elders feel ashamed of being victimized, making it difficult to correct the situation. As the adult child, family member or friend of an elder, you can help prevent abuse by knowing the signs and what to do if abuse is suspected. The questions and answers below will help you identify elder abuse and prevent any further abuse. What is elder abuse? According to the Administration on Aging, elder abuse is a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation and despair. What are the types of elder abuse?"}
{"text": "This memorial pays tribute to what is perhaps a lesser known tragedy from Nazi Germany. During the 1930s and 1940s, 96 members of the German parliament were prosecuted and eventually killed for disloyalty to the socialist regime. The memorial sits in front of the Reichstag, where the German Parliament meets today. Further west of Checkpoint Charlie, sits an imposing watchtower known in German as the Rundblickbeobachtungsturm. The tower is the last the last of its kind still standing, the others being later replaced with bigger versions. This particular tower dates back to the 1960s and was declared a historic monument in 2001. Situated a five-minute walk away from the checkpoint on Niederkirchnerstra\u00dfe, right behind Prussian buildings and the Martin-Gropius-Bau, is a 200m (656 feet)- long original piece of the so-called Grenzmauer 75, the fourth generation of the Berlin Wall."}
{"text": "This course is ideally suited for people with a basic understanding of electronics and microprocessors. IoT (Internet of Things) is the next wave, the world is going to witness. Today we live in an era of connected devices (mobile phones, computers, etc.), the future is of connected things (eg. home appliances, vehicles, lamp-posts, personal accessories and everything which you use in day-to-day life). \u00a9 Skilz the learning hub - 2019. All rights reserved. Powered by D5N Digital Solution"}
{"text": "By Morgan Kinney WHILE RICE STUDENTS CHEERED the announcement of a sorely needed new wing for the school\u2019s Hanszen College, outsiders heralded the project as a Houston milestone: the city\u2019s first structure constructed from something called mass timber. The newfangled building practice usually starts with everyday lumber stacked Jenga-style and bonded together to create a composite that\u2019s both super-strong and fire-resistant. Manufacturers use it to create built-to-specification walls, beams, columns, and whatever else goes into a particular building. \u201cOnce you send the blueprints to the factory, they manufacture it, and all you have to do is assemble,\u201d explains Jes\u00fas Vassallo, the Rice architecture professor and mass timber expert overseeing the university\u2019s project."}
{"text": "Accommodative esotropia is one of the most common types of strabismus (crossed-eye) in childhood. The incidence is estimated at 2% of the population. It is usually found in patients with moderate amounts of hyperopia. As the patient accommodates or focuses the eyes, the eyes converge. The over-convergence associated with the accommodation to overcome a hyperopic refractive error can cause a loss of binocular control and lead to the development of esotropia."}
{"text": "One of a collection of unique, real, functioning wildlife habitats specifically designed for children and to attract beneficial insects to the garden for learning, study, or simply for the benefits of plants pollination and pest control. The Mini bug Ladybird tower is a natural habitat for Ladybirds and other beneficial insects and is constructed from solid FSC birch logs and Oak, larch or similar timber for durability, the Ladybird tower has a hollow central chamber that can be filled with natural material to provide insulation and security . Intersecting the chamber are many holes drilled into the log at an upward angle, which allow the insects to reach the insulated and safe inner chamber. Ladybird food / attractant can be used with the tower. A free 16 page project book comes with the Mini bug Ladybird tower."}
{"text": "6. In De Laval steam turbine 7. The draught produced by chimney of given height at given outside temperature 8. In ______ system fuel from a central pulverizing unit is delivered to a bunker and then to the various burners 9. Compounding of steam turbine is done for 10. In Rankine cycle the work output from the turbine is given by Read More Section(Power Plant Engineering In Ee) Each Section contains maximum 70 questions. To get more questions visit other sections."}
{"text": "PRINT AS PDF The Bureau of Labor Statistics\u2019 Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997, revealed that people aged 23 to 26 with a Bachelor\u2019s Degree or higher had lower unemployment rates than their peers who had not earned a college degree. In general, those aged 23 to 26 during the 2003-11 period with at least a college degree had an average unemployment rate that were just 41% of the average for those who had only a high school diplomat and 55% of that for those who had some college or an associate degree. This data argues that completion of a college degree within 4-6 years markedly improves one\u2019s prospects of employment. This data can be used by a range of offices from Admissions to Advising to build a stronger framework for encouraging persistence and degree attainment in a timely fashion."}
{"text": "4 Language in ethnicity Developing an understanding of conflict in relation to language in ethnicity requires a language-specific model which accounts for the postmodern condition, characterised by society in a state of flux, instability and fracture. It has already been noted that Bourdieu's model, which centres on the concept of society as habitus, is most effective when applied to stable, bounded and homogenous societies: The single linguistic community, or the unified linguistic market, to which Bourdieu refers is most clearly represented in and by the homogenous civic culture of the modern nation-state. (May, 2001: 156) So while the idea of discourse, adopted from this model, will be returned to at a later point in this work, ..."}
{"text": "As an avid foreign language learner, I believe that reading classical literature is an essential element on the way to mastery. However, it\u2019s easy to get discouraged by the complexity of the text and a big amount of new words. This reading guide is meant to help you focus on a limited number of new vocabulary, as well as to foster a better understanding of the novel. It consists of 16 units, each of them containing vocabulary exercises and comprehension questions. The guide assignments can be used both for self-study and in the classroom."}
{"text": "The German Shepherd (German: Deutscher Sch\u00e4ferhund, German pronunciation: [\u02c8d\u0254\u028ft\u0283\u0250 \u02c8\u0283\u025b\u02d0f\u0250\u02cch\u028ant]) is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. In the English language, the breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog (sometimes abbreviated as GSD). The breed was officially known as the Alsatian in the UK from after the First World War until 1977 when its name was changed back to German Shepherd. Despite its primitive, wolf-like appearance the German Shepherd is a relatively modern breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899. This site contains full information about German Shepherd Dog Puppy."}
{"text": "In 1925 8-year-old Robert Bloch saw \"The Phantom of the Opera\". He was terrified when Lon Chaney removed his mask. That terror also sparked Bloch's interest in horror and sci-fi. By the 1930s Bloch began writing to sci-fi author H.P. Lovecraft. Lovecraft became Bloch's mentor. In 1935 Bloch wrote The Shambler from the Stars. In the story a character based on Lovecraft dies. The next year Lovecraft returned the favor in The Haunter in the Dark. He killed a character based on Bloch. Lovecraft dedicated the story to Bloch. H. P. Lovecraft died in 1937. Bloch became a popular sci-fi, horror, and crime writer. Robert Bloch's papers fill 394 boxes at UW's American Heritage Center."}
{"text": "Square the following matrix using matlab A = 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 So new matrix should display as A = 1 4 9 16 25 36 49 64 Note: What is required here is squaring the elements in the matrix, which is not the same as squaring the matrix. Project Euler: Problem 6, Natural numbers, squares and sums. Remove the two elements next to NaN value Number of Horns on a unicorn! Side of a rhombus Replacing a row Vectors counting by 2 Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "Interactions within Ecosystems How are living systems interconnected and interacting? - Compare biodiversity among microhabitats (e.g., phylosphere v. rhizosphere, human microbiome, coral reefs) - Predict the abiotic and biotic characteristics of new habitat over the short and long term (e.g., glacial stream, post-fire, old field). - Choose and use multiple representations (e.g., explanation, graphs, equations, diagrams) to explain how systems are interacting (e.g., Lyme disease system, Isle Royale system, Rabbits in Australia). - Choose and use multiple representations (e.g., explanation, graphs, equations, diagrams) to explain how organisms are constrained in the number and types of interactions in which they can engage by their evolutionary history (genetic factors) and circumstance (location, temporal variability in environment)."}
{"text": "Knowing about dehydration symptoms and having healthy hydration habits can help you avoid a problem What does water do for the body? Water is the life force of our planet, of our bodies. Good hydration habits go far beyond just satisfying thirst \u2014 water is essential for helping your body function properly. Learn what water does in your body and why proper hydration is so essential."}
{"text": "Somewhere in the dim and dark void about 65,000 miles above the blue clouds of Neptune there\u2019s a little moon, just 12 miles across, that orbits its home about once every Earth day. It\u2019s Neptune\u2019s smallest known moon, and it\u2019s been there for eons, but we\u2019ve only just discovered it! Neptune is now known to have 14 natural satellites. The new moon, sexily dubbed S/2004 N1, is so very tiny and very dim that it\u2019s escaped detection until now. Even Voyager 2, NASA\u2019s landmark space exploration vehicle, missed it while racing through the Neptunian system in 1989, close enough to snap detailed pictures of Neptune\u2019s most famous moon, Triton. S/2004 N1 was found during analysis of about 150 archived photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. Mark Showalter of the SETI institute was looking at Neptune\u2019s ring arcs\u2013which are like smaller, incomplete versions of Saturn\u2019s rings."}
{"text": "Teaching Tip: Teacher Evaluation Most school districts include observations by administrators as part of the teacher evaluation process. Here are some things you should provide to help you attain a positive evaluation. - Displays of current student work. - Clean and organized classroom environment. - Clearly posted class rules. - Current lesson plans. - Long-range lesson plans. - Student work sample folders. - Student portfolios. - Assessments of student progress. - Up-to-date grade book."}
{"text": "Title: FATHER MCBRIDE'S TEEN CATECHISM - TEACHER GUIDE This teen catechism by Rev. Alfred McBride, O.Pream., is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This would be good for supplemental use for 11th and 12th grade catechesis. Media ID: 30320 Length: 48 pages Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor Grade Levels: EC=Early Childhood; P=Primary; I=Intermediate; JH=Junior High; SH=Senior High; A=Adult"}
{"text": "Abbot Peter visited Big Bert in the Humboldt Museum July 30. Big Bert is a crocodile that was found in the rocks on the Carrot River in east- central Saskatchewan. He is about 92 million years old. Big Bert was 19 feet long and weighed over 500 pounds. This display is in the Humboldt Museum during a province-wide tour. It is the best preserved and most complete sample of this species of crocodile ever found"}
{"text": "Turn your kitchen into a candy laboratory! Use The powders and molds in the kit to make 36 colorful Jelly beans in 4 awesome flavors. Then follow instructions using ingredients from home to make marshmallows, lollipops, Fudge, and more. Learn the science behind the sweet, stretchy, sticky stuff that makes up the candies you love while experimenting and putting your own twists on classic treats! CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs."}
{"text": "Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by alcohol misuse. Our Health A-Z contains more information on Alcoholic liver disease. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Our Health A-Z contains more information on Typhoid fever. Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor."}
{"text": "This lesson introduces how the brain interprets information obtained from our sensory system. Humans have more than 5 familiar senses (sight, touch, smell, hear, and taste) and the ability to integrate these multisensory information is a key to the sense of body ownership, known as proprioception. Proprioception, or the sense of where our body is in space, both during stillness and movement, is directly related to self-consciousness. The students will experience the perturbation of their proprioception through the activity and their sense of sight overriding their sense of touch. Our brains are not \u201cstatic\u201d per se."}
{"text": "In Europe and the world today, young people are still facing challenges and barriers to accessing their rights. As young people are moving between two stages of life \u2013 childhood and adulthood \u2013 they can be particularly vulnerable to discrimination in various forms. They often encounter difficulties in accessing education, quality employment, social protection and full access to civil and political rights, limiting their potential. Although existing human rights frameworks are universal, there still remains a need for specific protection to tackle discrimination against young people and to ensure their rights are fully recognised and protected. Discover more about youth rights with our online tool!"}
{"text": "The negator m\u00b4eiy\u02d8ou can be used without y\u02d8ou when negating a completed event. For instance, the meaning of the two sentences \u4ed6\u6628\u5929\u6c92\u6709\u4f86 (t\u0101 zu\u00f3 ti\u0101n m\u00e9i y\u01d2u l\u00e1i/ He did not come yesterday.) and \u4ed6\u6628\u5929\u6c92\u4f86 (t\u0101 zu\u00f3 ti\u0101n m\u00e9i l\u00e1i) are exactly the same. However, \u6c92\u6709 (m\u00b4eiy\u02d8ou) cannot be shortened to \u6c92 (m\u00b4ei) if the negation marker is placed to negate an existential sentence. For example, \u6709 (y\u02d8ou) cannot be omitted in the sentence \u6211\u6c92\u6709\u5f88\u591a\u66f8 (w\u02d8o m\u00b4ei y\u02d8ou h\u02d8en-du\u00afo sh\u00afu/ I do not have many books.) because it functions as the predicate of an existential sentence. Reference: Chinese: a linguistic introduction by Chao Fen Sun"}
{"text": "How do we eradicate violent extremism in our societies? Ambassador Choonghee Hahn says that the long-term solution is to inculcate in children a \u201cpositive sense of identity, empathy, and inclusion\u201d. Global citizenship must be introduced in the early stage of child development, using methods that are truly age appropriate. The goal here is not to create spiritual or religious children, but rather, to develop adults who are can learn together and live together with mutual understanding and respect for each other. Global citizenship upholds the sacred role of the human being, and the importance of the communities that safeguards the higher values of peace, understanding, and compassion. Read Original Article Click the button below if you wish to read the article on the website where it was originally published. Click the button below if you wish to read the original article offline."}
{"text": "3 Strategies for Teaching English Learners Academic Language A common misconception among teachers is that if a student can speak English fluently, he or she does not need extra accommodations in order to grasp the curriculum. In reality, many students struggle with academic language because their exposure to language outside of school does not include advanced words and phrases. To view the original blog, visit: 3 Strategies for Teaching English Learners Academic Language Featured White Paper: Often referred to as \u201cthe language of school\u201d, academic language encompasses the words and phrases that characterize the texts, discussions, and assessments that students encounter in educational settings. Read this white paper by Lexia's assessment experts for academic language instructional strategies you can use in both elementary and secondary classrooms."}
{"text": "Enhancement of the contributions of African aluminium, copper, Iron and steel industries towards the regions, economic advancement Author(s)/Corporate Author (s)United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa; MetadataShow full item record Aluminium, copper and steel are used in various capital intensive industries such as transport (aluminium parts for motor vehicles, copper for equipment parts for the road, rail and water transport sectors; and steel for rail roads, automobiles and ships); mechanical engineering (industrial equipment and plants); construction (general infrastructure, buildings and houses); electrical engineering (aluminium and copper); and a wide variety of consumer goods. Hence the higher the intensify of consumption of these basic metals the healthier would be the economic performance of a country."}
{"text": "As part of the Spanish curriculum, K-6th grade had the opportunity to be part of one of the most important traditions in Mexico and South America. They learned that Dia de los Muertos is a happy day, a day to remember those who left us, a day to remember their lives. We had an ofrenda in which we put flowers and candles, similar to the actual ones, so the students could get a proper idea of what the holiday represents and how does it looks. We also had a traditional treat for this day: Pan de muerto, a sweet bread. The students made their own papel picado (paper cut) to decorate their classes."}
{"text": "Aluminum Brazing Filler Metals Aluminum brazing alloys are used to join brazeable aluminum base metals. Silicon and copper are typically added to pure aluminum to lower melting range and provide a suitable joining material. Magnesium can also be added to aluminum to assist in the facilitation of oxide dispersion in vacuum brazing. In most aluminum brazing cases, a flux is required to remove and prevent surface oxides in addition to wetting the base metal. Aluminum alloys are widely used in the HVAC, automotive, and refrigeration industries."}
{"text": "The Vanishing History Project Every state requires government employees to archive official communications so they can be located and produced when needed. Retention policies, however, haven\u2019t kept pace with the way people communicate in the 21st century. As a result, vast amounts of government correspondence \u2014 texts, emails, social-media messages \u2014 are routinely destroyed without consequence. The Vanishing History Project spotlights what\u2019s lost when agencies fail to capture, organize and produce electronic communications, and develops model protocols for data retention and production."}
{"text": "The STEM Learning Project curriculum resources illustrate a problem-based learning approach \u2013 challenging students to seek solutions to open-ended, real-world problems. These two hour sessions are a short introduction, presenting an overview that will help realise the application of the modules in your classroom. The workshop provides a rationale for STEM and outlines the instructional model for problem-based STEM learning. It serves as an opportunity for teachers to unpack curriculum modules in year-based groups and plan for their implementation. Please note that the workshop is open to Department of Education schools only."}
{"text": "Opinion: Inaccurate portrayals of Indian culture far too common Posted: Monday, October 1, 2012 \"On Native Heritage American Day, it\u2019s time to take a step back and realize what it would be like if our family\u2019s past and struggles were of the same kind. In the past, people of our country kicked Native Americans out of their native lands, forced them to adapt to our standards and norms, and then used inaccurate portrayals of their society to represent items in the mass media. The images are all around us, especially with Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving closer than we anticipate. Look at butter, sports teams, alcohol and a number of other products. Native Americans are on labels dressed in clothing seen in \u201cPocahontas\u201d or \u201cPeter Pan.\u201d Get the Story: Respect Native American symbols (The Macomb Western Courier 9/28) Join the Conversation"}
{"text": "A Puppeteer creates and works with puppets, making them perform for the entertainment of the audience and will also possibly provide the voices for them. Most puppeteers will work on a freelance basis, therefore hours and salaries will vary hugely. There are no set qualifications. People often have qualifications in drama or performing arts, and often have experience in children's theatre. - The ability to entertain audiences - Practical skills for making the puppets - Marketing and advertising awareness - Ability to think quickly"}
{"text": "Today, we\u2019re drawing a super smart person. We hope you\u2019re going to follow along with us and learn how to draw Albert Einstein cartoon version! - colored pencils *Learn more about the specific art supplies we used in this lesson. - under 10 minutes"}
{"text": "Children fascinated by cars and trucks will love learning to draw the variety of vehicles outlined in this simple, easy-to-follow guide. Step-by-step diagrams incorporating circles, semicircles, squares, rectangles and other common geometrical shapes help young artists design 28 different vehicles: fire engine, dump truck, bicycle, camper, submarine, helicopter, armored car, hot-air balloon and other contemporary conveyances. These designs are not only fun to draw, they will help youngsters grasp the fundamentals of line, shape, form and dimension. |Availability||Usually ships in 24 to 48 hours| |Author/Editor||Barbara Soloff Levy| |Grade level||Kindergarten - 3 (ages 6 - 9)| |Dimensions||8 1/4 x 10 7/8|"}
{"text": "Do you know why slices of cold cucumbers placed on eyes help reduce puffiness? Cucumbers contain ascorbic acid and caffeic acid, two natural compounds that also help prevent water retention. Cucumbers\u2014members of the watermelon, squash, pumpkin family\u2014are loaded with vitamin C and fiber. They also provide vitamin A and magnesium. I often keep a jug of water in the refrigerator and load it with slices of lemon, cucumber, basil, and mint. Cukes are heat sensitive, so keep them refrigerated. If you are not buying organic cukes, make sure you peel them to remove pesticides and any waxy residue. Latest posts by Debbie Young (see all) - Abolish the Electoral College, Dilute the Supreme Court - January 24, 2020 - Will Voters Think One NYC Billionaire Is Already Too Much? - January 23, 2020 - Bernie\u2019s Silence \u2013 His Signature Policy a Failure in His Own State - January 22, 2020"}
{"text": "Learning Download: How to Grow Chamomile Chamomile plants are oftentimes used as flower bed borders, grown in an herb garden or used to attract pollinators to the garden. It can reach up to two feet tall, and it produces white flowers that smell like sweet apples. Before Planting: Start Chamomile seeds indoors three to four weeks before the last frost in peat pots. Planting: Once chamomile plants have been established, transfer the peat pots to the garden. Watering: Water at least once per week. Fertilizer: Chamomile does not require fertilizer since it spreads quickly. Days to Maturity: Plants will produce flowers that can be harvested within 6 to 8 weeks of planting. Harvesting: Wait until the blooms are completely open before harvesting them. Tips: Leave some seed heads and don\u2019t harvest them so the chamomile will self seed and regrow next year."}
{"text": "Season is the change of weather from one to another which marks the division of a year. Mostly four seasons are recognized spring,summer,autumn and winter. Each and every season has its own charm. Nature beautifies itself according to the color of the season. The transition of one season to another completes a whole season cycle. Spring marks the change of winter to summer with bright sky,buds in every tree,colorful fruits and flowers. The brightest of all season summer features with bright sun and hot weather. Heavy shower brings relief from heat and sun. Autumn marks the transition of summer and winter,the season of fall. Autumn leads to winter the coolest season. Snow fall,hail storms are a common feature of this season."}
{"text": "Reported speech exercises Mixed exercises to practise reported, or indirect speech. Reported statements, questions, imperative mood Reported speech is a specific issue in English grammar. There are special rules on how to transfer statements, questions and demands from direct to indirect speech. These exercises are composed for revision and systematization of your knowledge on reported speech. We recommend to do them after you have studied all smaller topics related to reported speech. The links to the explanations and exercises are below."}
{"text": "Combined Programming Language is a programming language created in 1963. CPL (Combined Programming Language) is a multi-paradigm programming language, that was developed in the early 1960s. It is an early ancestor of the C language via the BCPL and B languages. . Read more on Wikipedia... - the Combined Programming Language wikipedia page - Combined Programming Language first appeared in 1963 - See also: algol-60, bcpl, pop-2, b, c - Have a question about Combined Programming Language not answered here? Email me and let me know how I can help. Example code from Wikipedia: Max(Items, ValueFunction) = value of \u00a7 (Best, BestVal) = (NIL, -\u221e) while Items do \u00a7 (Item, Val) = (Head(Items), ValueFunction(Head(Items))) if Val > BestVal then (Best, BestVal) := (Item, Val) Items := Rest(Items) \u00a7\u20d2 result is Best \u00a7\u20d2 Last updated January 15th, 2020"}
{"text": "Introduction: USB LED Nightlight/lantern In this instructable, I will show you how to make a USB lantern. You will need: A USB cable a double fudge brownie a soldering iron, and now, you're set! Teachers! Did you use this instructable in your classroom? Add a Teacher Note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson. Step 1: Building the Circut PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL USING SOLDERING! If you already know anything about electronics go ahead and skip this step. So if you're an newbie this is a great project. Step 2: Containers For a container I recommend a tupperware or something else that's plastic. Carefully use a knife, scissors, or a box cutter to cut holes for the wire and switch. Step 3: Your Finised Now your finished! If you have any suggestions please comment and vote of instructable!"}
{"text": "What Is Paleontology Paleontology or archaeology Paleontology is a science focused on plant and animal forms of life and to their traces through the ages. It covers a longer history than archaeology; starting with it's first traces 3,5 billion years ago. Archaeology studies humans and their traces over the few millions years they have been there (more or less 4 millions). In some cases those two sciences cross each other when, for example, when we study fossils of animals parts which have been eaten by man or human lineage ancestry."}
{"text": "United States military aircraft designation systems The United States Military Aircraft Designation System was first designed in 1919 when the US Army's Aeronautical Division became the United States Army Air Service. Before this aircraft were put into service under their manufacturers' designations. United States Army Air Service 1919 to 1924 During this period Type Designations used by the United States Army Air Service were allotted, using two or three letters, which were an abbreviation of the aircraft's purpose. Examples include GA for Ground Attack aircraft; NO for Night Observation aircraft and NBS for Night Bombardment, Short Distance aircraft."}
{"text": "Caiman Nomenclature Cards are formatted for 3-part card use, with black-line master included. The 13 parts of the caiman included are: caiman, eye, teeth, tongue, snout, head, foreleg, hind leg, feet, claws, tail, back, and abdomen. Learn how to use Montessori nomenclature. Cards are approx. 7\u00be\" x 3\u00be\". Print twice for 3-part cards.This file is in PDF format."}
{"text": "Coyotes are a species of animal present in the Territories. Appearance and CharacteristicsEdit - Coyotes generally stick to the wild country outside of the Scent Border. Sometimes, however, they are driven into the Territories to search for food. Coyotes are bigger than foxes, yet smaller than wolves. They are clever omnivores, but strongly prefer meat and would gladly gobble up a town full of mice or simply snap up a stray mouse or two. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted."}
{"text": "Work With Multi-Band Rasters in Python OverviewTeaching: 40 min Exercises: 20 minQuestions How can I visualize individual and multiple bands in a raster object?Objectives Identify a single vs. a multi-band raster file. Import multi-band rasters into Python using the Plot multi-band color image rasters in R using the A single raster file can contain multiple bands or layers. earthpy.stack()function to load all bands spread across individual files into Python Individual bands within a stack can be accessed, analyzed, and visualized using the same functions as single bands."}
{"text": "Creating a durability risk evaluation and management plan means determining the specific risks and challenges your home would face - starting with the climate zone where you are building and moving on to building lot particulars. Two neighbouring homes will face many similar issues, but may have greatly differing ones as well. This can be due to building design, sun exposure, soil conditions, material choices or even topography to name a few. Assessing and planning for durability issues helps create a home with the greatest chance of withstanding whatever nature can throw at it. Dowload the LEED for Homes Durability Evaluation Form. This is the same document as the checklist, all the forms you will need for a LEED project are accessible through tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet."}
{"text": "Now that you know how to create citations and how to cite your sources within the body of a paper, it\u2019s time to create the remaining piece of your citation system: a list of complete citations that appears at the end of your paper. After watching the videos below, you can take the practice quiz for this lesson to test what you've learned. Take the quiz as many times as you need before moving on to the next lesson. You can download the script for the videos to help you study. JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. \u00a92000-2019 ITHAKA. All Rights Reserved. JSTOR\u00ae, the JSTOR logo, JPASS\u00ae, Artstor\u00ae and ITHAKA\u00ae are registered trademarks of ITHAKA."}
{"text": "COB (Children's Opportunity for Brilliance) Community COB is an educational Model that promotes \"natural\" learning styles that are in line with how the brain works and processes information. The Model taps into what motivates and engages students, providing them with the feedback and interactions necessary to reinforce learning and build upon their foundation. It is like the difference between allopathic (symptom focused) vs. naturopathic (holistic focused) medicine . COB acknowledges each child as an individual. COB acknowledges each family as having different needs. COB is made up of many components but only one philosophy, that every child is a brilliant learner. For more information, please visit the website: CobCommunity.com"}
{"text": "In 1834 Agricultural Labourers in Tolpuddle England formed a union for the betterment of themselves and others. For this, they were transported to New South Wales. These men were feeling entrapped in poverty and subservience, and they recognised that they had to join together, to organise with each other, for each other, because they suffered equally. The concept of outside \u2013 and therefore superior \u2013 assistance was not the answer. The concept of leading others out of the desperate situation as if they themselves did not suffer as well was not the answer. They recognised the truth that they themselves were included \u2013 as activists and as beneficiaries and this is the doorway statement: OURSELVES INCLUDED."}
{"text": "Relationships of Ancient African Languages Almost all of the more than 1,000 African languages spoken today belong to just four families, Afroasiatic, Niger-Kordofanian, Nilo-Saharan, and Khoesan. Each family is relatively ancient, with its mother language, or protolanguage, spoken during the late Pleistocene. As these language families spread out across the continent in the early Holocene, they gradually drove out of use hundreds of other languages that used to be spoken in African. But in the late Pleistocene these mother languages were just four among many languages spoken in the continent. Only about three of those other languages survived in use down to the present. What were the relationships of these languages to the existing African families and to the language families of the rest of the world, and what can this information tell us about human origins and early human history?"}
{"text": "Floods, droughts and other extreme weather events are speeding up the adoption of national climate change adaptation strategies, the European Environment Agency said on Tuesday. Extreme weather events are the most common trigger for adaptation responses, ahead of both EU policies and scientific research, the EEA found. As a result, adaptation in Europe tends to be restricted to reactive policies, the EEA warned. But half of the 30 mostly EU countries it surveyed reported a high or very high willingness to develop policies to adapt at national level. Please enter your details Not a subscriber? Take a free trial now to discover the critical insights and updates our coverage offers subscribers."}
{"text": "Breast Cancer Self-Exam Tips Women 20 years of age and older should be proactive about detecting breast cancer. Follow the instructions below to examine your breasts. - Lying down, place a towel or pillow under your right shoulder and put your right hand behind your head. Examine your right breast with your left hand. - With fingers flat, press in small circles to examine the entire breast. Use light, medium and firm pressure to feel the breast tissue in each spot. Repeat with left breast. Resting your arm on a firm surface, use the same circular motion to examine each underarm area. - If you notice any changes, swelling, discoloration, or abnormalities, contact your doctor for a clinical examination. Early detection is key to treating breast cancer effectively."}
{"text": "Precipitation is one of the factors that define a rainforest. This handout shows the average rainfall in Manaus, Brazil. Oceans and atmosphere currents, wind currents, and mountains play a role in the amount of rain that falls on tropical forests. The air over oceans is generally warmer than the air above the land just offshore. If winds move the moisture-laden air from the ocean to the cooler air above land, a rain-shower results. Even more rain will fall if the warm ocean air moves over the mountains, since air cools when it rises."}
{"text": "Ragged Automaton Disk The disk is filled by distorted pixels that show the evolutions of an elementary cellular automaton starting from three shifted versions of a common initial condition. These three evolutions are represented by red, green, and blue color channels, giving up to eight different colors. Up to six copies of the resulting pixel arrangements fill the disk. The coordinates of pixel corners are translated into polar coordinates and then squeezed into sectors by dividing their angular coordinates by . The exponent transforms the distance coordinates as ."}
{"text": "What better work to celebrate Brexit\u2019s victory than Nevil Shute\u2019s 1957 ode to the power of collective determination, On the Beach? In 1963, the world is at peace. No wars, no riots, no arguments mar the calm in the Northern Hemisphere. This is because many of the 4700 nuclear weapons detonated during the thirty-seven day war that broke out in 1962 were cobalt-clad. Bathed in lethal radioisotopes, the Northern Hemisphere is innocent of life and all its complications. In Australian and the other nations of the Southern Hemisphere, life continues. But only for the moment: lethal fallout is slowly but inexorably spreading on the winds. Even as the book opens, northern Australia has been cleansed of life. By September 1963, everyone \u2014 everything \u2014 in southern Australia will as dead as the unfortunates in the north. This is the way the world ends Not with a bang but a whimper."}
{"text": "British scientists have unveiled a glowing bandage that not only treats wounds but destroys skin cancer cells with light. A flexible strip of plastic embedded with light-emitting diodes focuses a high-powered red light beam on tumors. When the light is absorbed by a special skin cream, cancer cells are killed. The laser bandage allows patients to receive treatment without having to submit to hours of inactivity under lights in a clinic or hospital. Polymertronics and Lumicure are two companies currently pursuing this general technology. The video above gives basic information about photodynamic therapy in cosmetic applications: The principle is the same for cancer treatment."}
{"text": "For this activity, you will need to turn to the poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, which can be found in the Power and Conflict section of your Anthology. The poem tells the story of a brigade of 600 soldiers who rode on horseback into the \u201cvalley of death\u201d for half a league (about one and a half miles). They were obeying a command to charge the enemy forces that had been seizing their guns. The 600 soldiers were assaulted by the shots of shells of canons in front and on both sides of them. Still, they rode courageously forward toward their own deaths: \u201cInto the jaws of Death / Into the mouth of hell / Rode the six hundred.\u201d The main themes of the poem include Conflict, Courage, Death and Duty. In the following questions, you will be asked about how these themes develop throughout the poem."}
{"text": "Situated on the road leading from Stockton to the Southern Mines, this town on the north bank of the Calaveras River was first called Dry Diggins at the dawn of the Gold Rush and served as a convenient waystation for freighters and mule teams. In the early 1850s, the town was renamed Jenny Lind, partly for pioneer Dr. John Y. Lind and partly for the far more famous singer Jenny Lind, though the Swedish Nightingale never set foot there. Placer mining prospered on the river, mainly by the area\u2019s large Chinese population, for only a short time and in the early 1900s, gold dredging operations moved in until they diminished with World War II. Though Jenny Lind\u2019s heyday is long past, a handful of buildings still stand as reminders of a rambunctious history. by Sal Manna, 2010"}
{"text": "Male Left Anterior Placement of Ventriculostomy Catheter \u2013 No Text This exhibit illustrates the anterior insertion of a ventriculostomy catheter into the left brain ventricles. The ventriculostomy catheter is used to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the brain and reduce intracranial pressure. This can be used to relieve patients who have experienced swelling due to trauma or hydrocephalus. First, a hole is drilled in the frontal skull, allowing access to the brain. Then, the catheter is placed through the cerebrum, and into the ventricles to collect cerebrospinal fluid."}
{"text": "gives the argument of the complex number z. - Mathematical function, suitable for both symbolic and numerical manipulation. - Arg[z] is left unevaluated if z is not a numeric quantity. - Arg[z] gives the phase angle of z in radians. - The result from Arg[z] is always between and . - Arg[z] has a branch cut discontinuity in the complex z plane running from to 0. - Arg gives 0. - Arg automatically threads over lists. Introduced in 1988Updated in 2007"}
{"text": "What You Need: - Brown craft paint - Paper plate - Black marker - 4 feathers - White paper - Yellow construction paper (or craft foam) - Red construction paper (or craft foam) - Pour some brown paint on the paper plate. - Put your child\u2019s hand in the paint. - Have your child put a hand print on the white paper. - Wash your child\u2019s hand while the paint dries a little bit. - Glue the 4 feathers on top of the hand print fingers. - Cut a small triangle out of the yellow construction paper. - Glue the triangle onto the front of the hand print thumb for a beak. - Cut a turkey waddle out of the red construction paper. - Glue the waddle under the hand print thumb. - Use the black marker to draw an eye and legs. - Write your child\u2019s name and age on the back for a keepsake. - Enjoy your little turkey! Submitted by by: aruna"}
{"text": "Given two integer numbers x and y, calculate their sum and put it in z. Inputs x = 2, y = 4 Output z is 6 Inputs x = 1, y = -4 Output z is -3 commenting just to get the badge hihi there are badges for comments? Extract leading non-zero digit Summing Digits within Text Implement simple rotation cypher 07 - Common functions and indexing 6 Horizontal matrix sort Remove the air bubbles from a vector Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "19 Websites That Teach Coding For Kids Computer science drives innovation, but it still remains a marginalized area of study in our schools. At the same time, most of us know that computing jobs are the #1 source of new wages in the United States. It\u2019s time that our children turn from consumers of technology to creators using technology. But how? There are several websites which teach coding for kids using self-study online. We have carefully compiled a list of websites that teach coding to kids. This is a good starting point to encourage your child to learn programming skills. Download our FREE guide"}
{"text": "Scratch is a visual programming language for children. It was specially developed for educational purposes and for use in elementary schools with children from 8 - 16 years of age. However, it can also be used across all age groups. Scratch can be used to program your own interactive languages, games or animations. It can also be used to connect fischertechnik models and program them as needed with Scratch or Scratch 3.0. \u00b7 Great programming environment for children and young people \u00b7 Scratch helps young people to think creatively, make systematic conclusions and work together \u00b7 Simple, graphic programming language with coloured blocks \u00b7 The environment is specially designed for easy operation \u00b7 An Editor allows users to create different Scratch projects \u00b7 Various example programs are included \u00b7 Scratch is free of charge"}
{"text": "Dystonia is a brain disorder. There are several types. Dystonia causes uncontrollable body movements and postures. The brain sends chaotic signals to the muscles, telling the muscles to contract, even if the person does not want them to. Common Dystonia symptoms include Involuntary movements and pain in the neck A breathy or strangled-sounding voice A twisted leg or foot The DMRF is here to help you get the information and support you need. It may take a team of health care experts to successfully treat and manage dystonia. The DMRF can help you find a movement disorder specialist. There is not yet a cure, but treatments are available. Researchers around the world are working to better understand dystonia and find a cure. You are not alone. DMRF can connect you to other people who understand what you and your family are going through."}
{"text": "The North Canton City School District recently participated in a workshop designed to improve the way that discussions about math are held in the classroom. Eight NCCS teachers attended the workshop on Tuesday where instruction focused on ways to facilitate math discussions in the classroom. Teachers learned ways to help students talk about math at deep levels and to solve a problem in a variety of ways. The instructor, from North Carolina, explained different approaches teachers can build collaboration and conversation into K-12 math classrooms. Officials say the activities presented were designed to be successful for all students so that each child is able to learn at his or her appropriate level. Michaela Madison Reporting"}
{"text": "The Oriental Skylark (Alauda gulgula), also known as the Oriental Lark or Small Skylark, is a species of skylark found in the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Like other skylarks, it is found in open grassland - often near waterbodies - where it feeds on seeds and insects. These skylarks frequently rocket up into the sky, fluttering and singing before descending down to earth. Male Oriental Skylarks may also hover in the air and sing, in order to attract a mate. Oriental Skylarks are about 16 cm long. They have streaked, yellow-brown upper plumage, with white outer tail feathers and a short crest. Both sexes are similar. Quelle: Wikipedia"}
{"text": "There are many uplifting events in the written history of mankind. There are also records of human suffering on a vast scale. The events, both good and bad, are not limited to any culture or location. Some of them were caused by natural disasters. Hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes have created a vast amount of human suffering. People have lost their homes, their livelihoods and their families in natural disasters. They have been forced to leave loved ones to find work or relocated when an area was no longer viable. Artists have depicted these tragedies in many different mediums. Paintings, sculptures and ceramics have all shown the sufferings of mankind."}
{"text": "Late Pliocene to Late Pleistocene; Recent. Southern Florida to North Carolina. Original Description (from Conrad, 1866, p. 105): \"Description. \u2014 Orbicular-cordate; radiating ribs very spinous; spines very thick, tubular; interstices deep, rugoso-punctate; lunale broadly cordate; buccal side granulated. Chama arcinella, Tuomey and Holmes (not Lamarck). Pliocene Fossils of South Carolina, p. 22, pi. vii.; fig. 4, 5, 6. Observations. \u2014 This species differs from the recent one in being larger, much thicker, and more especially in having fewer spines, which are much thicker than in the recent species, and not in two series of thick and thin spines, which characterize the latter.\" To access this description in its original formatting through the Biodiversity Heritage Library, click here."}
{"text": "This course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of ecological theory and application: the \u2018keys\u2019 you will need to prepare you for more specialised and in-depth study of pure and applied ecology at Masters level and beyond. It is designed to be useful in the following situations: The course follows a logical progression from beginning to end; however each Chapter stands alone and you can read them in any order. Each Chapter is divided into sub-sections and ends with a Quiz to test your knowledge. A list of reading materials and online resources is provided for further study on the topics covered. We hope you enjoy Ecology Keys and welcome your feedback so we can improve it!"}
{"text": "Bluster Snide the Bantam Cockerels: A story about bullying Bluster and Snide like to challenge other birds to fight. . . these two bantam cockerels bully all the weaker and smaller birds in the farmyard. But when a silly dare goes wrong Bluster is left alone. Will he discover the true meaning of friendship? Sharing a story is a great way to help children who display challenging behaviour to recognise feelings and behaviours. The fun characters and humorous rhyming text in these story books can help engage great conversations about appropriate behavior and allow teachers/parents to address unwanted behaviour in a positive way and help children relate the behaviour to consequences."}
{"text": "Fossil Trilobite (image) University of Bristol Share Print E-Mail Caption A fossil trilobite from the Cambrian Sirius Passet fossil Lagerst\u00e4tte of North Greenland. Trilobites are one of the earliest groups of animals to appear in the fossil record. Credit Jakob Vinther, University of Bristol. Usage Restrictions Single use only. To be used with press release. Please do not archive. Share Print E-Mail Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system."}
{"text": "Only 5,000 viral types have been identified, while millions of types are thought to exist. As virus enter the host, they release a small piece of genetic material which forces the cell to replicate, and the virus multiplies. Not only a virus destroys the cells but also it can change the function of the cell. Some of the hazardous viruses include human papillomavirus (HPV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and etc. Antiviral medications help in some cases where Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Using antibiotics will not stop the virus, it increases the risk of antibiotic resistance. - Track 1-1 Oncogenic viruses - Track 2-2 Congenital viral infection - Track 3-3 Ebola and Zika Viral Infections - Track 4-4 Exotic viral infection - Track 5-5 Evolution of viruses - Track 6-6 Antiretroviral therapy - Track 7-7 Antivirals"}
{"text": "Focus on the moral truth from Aesop's Fable of the Boys and the Frogs. Find two copywork sheets in this set. There is one to trace in cursive and the other in manuscript. Generous writing area has been provided as well as an image to accompany the fable. This resource uses text and images from the 1919 version of Aesop for Children with pictures by Milo Winter. Focus: Penmanship, morality Theme: Aesop's Fable of the Boys and the Frogs"}
{"text": "For years, The Ivey has been preparing for a progressive increase in families needing support \u2014 and for good reason. A new study suggests that Alzheimer\u2019s disease begins destroying the brain years before mental deterioration is detected. This finding means there could be twice the number of people with the neurodegenerative disease in the United States \u2014 and worldwide \u2014 as currently believed. In the study, cognitively normal individuals who had elevated levels of a toxic brain protein called amyloid experienced more rapid declines in thinking than those with normal levels. The study adds to evidence that Alzheimer\u2019s actually begins years before symptoms appear. You can read the entire San Diego Union Tribune article HERE and the Keck School of Medicine of USC study HERE."}
{"text": "Mi diente flojo A child notices his tooth is loose and tries an assortment of ways to get it out. This is a delightful story of trial and error. This is 1 of 180 authentic Spanish adaptations in Colecci\u00f3n Caleidoscopio\u2013a collection of informational and narrative texts adapted into authentic Spanish. Diversity and exploring social themes are two significant features embedded in these titles, which are great literacy resources for bilingual and dual language classrooms."}
{"text": "Each child grieves the death of a significant person in his or her own way. While many children adjust well after a death, other children have ongoing difficulties that interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to recall positive memories of their loved ones. A child may have a traumatic reaction after a death that was sudden and unexpected (e.g., through violence or an accident) or a death that was anticipated (e.g., due to illness). If the child\u2019s responses are severe or prolonged and interfere with his or her functioning, the child maybe experiencing Childhood Traumatic Grief. Childhood Traumatic Grief is a condition in which children develop significant trauma symptoms related to the death of an attachment figure (e.g., parent or sibling) or another important person (e. The following resources on Traumatic Grief were developed by the NCTSN."}
{"text": "Southeast Asian Peoples The Li people are a minority ethnic group of China, primarily located on Hainan Island. They refer to themselves as the Hlai people. The Li are believed to be descendants of the ancient Yue (commonly known as Cantonese) tribes of China. While the Li people groups speak one or more dialects of their native Hlai language, many also speak Mandarin Chinese. Peoples within this cluster: Li, Bendi; Li, Ha; Li, Jiamao; Li, Meifu; Li, Qi; Lingao Countries where they are found: Unreached people groups: Number of countries:"}
{"text": "Lynn Steen in The Science of Patterns says, I think Mathematics is the science of pattern too. I have a 10 years old student which is weak in mathematics. It seems he can do arithmetic(addition, multiplication, ...) but cannot understand the meaning of problems and their relation to real word. I want to help him to rebuild foundation of his mathematics and promote his creativity and attention to real world. Now with respect to the role of patterns in mathematics, I want to start with them. Do you know free (probably online) resources like PDF files which have much exercises in various flavors or have ideas for me to make them? I know I can build exercises by paying attention to the world, but the time is important for me and it is better to use ideas of other peoples. Also my approach is to hold enjoyment and so, games have advantage."}
{"text": "Drama, Theatre Studies, Performing Arts - whatever the guise, you've found the right place! In this area of our site, we have a small selection of resources for teaching responses to productions, studying set plays and performance of extracts and devised drama. Have a little rummage and you might be surprised with what you find! Our resources provide you with creative teaching ideas and activities for your English class. If you're a subscriber, you can adapt them to make them perfect for your students and your teaching objectives. Have a look at some of our hand-picked resources for KS5 Drama."}
{"text": "Date: February 05, 2020 Time: 5\u20137 pm Explore strategies for teaching about Inuit culture and Northern perspectives through the subject areas of social studies, visual arts, mathematics and science. The program will include a tour of the exhibition and hands-on activities that can be adapted for the classroom. Resource guides will be distributed, and light refreshments will be served. Free to all educators. Please RSVP at email@example.com"}
{"text": "ASL Sign Language Dictionary Search and compare thousands of words and phrases in American Sign Language (ASL). The largest collection online. How to sign: a radioactive isotope of cobalt with mass number 60; a source of exceptionally intense gamma rays; used in radiation therapy Sorry, no video found for this word. Categories: cobalt, Co, atomic number 27 Do you know the sign for this? Upload your sign now."}
{"text": "Identifying Components of Graphing Equations of Writing Equations of You've won 0 and lost 0 multiplayer games. You practiced for 0 minutes, correctly answered 0 problems, watched 0 videos for 0 minutes, and conquered 0 of 5 skills Seconds to Beat Unit Challenge"}
{"text": "Science Park/ Evolution Theme Park A science park offers children scope for exposure to the basic principles of science through fun. A set of robust all weather exhibits demonstrating basic scientific principles and concept is the main feature of a science park. The exhibits can cover subjects like motion, energy, sound, light, weather, mechanics, ecology, environment, solar energy and natural history. The hands on experience which the children get in this science playgrounds keeps a lasting impression on their tender minds and inculcates a spirit of inquiry in them. A science park is in effect a low cost outdoor science centre and can effectively assume the role of imparting non-formal science education to the community in general."}
{"text": "Lesson 1: Intro, coding and computational thinking Lesson 2: Whole Numbers \u2013 Multiplication algorithm and mental calculation involving multiplication Lesson 3: Whole Numbers \u2013 Place value in thousands, hundreds, tens and ones Lesson 4: Whole Numbers - Mental calculation involving addition and subtraction with 2 digit numbers Lesson 5: Fractions \u2013 Visualising equivalent fractions Lesson 6: Fractions - Expressing fractions in its simplest form Lesson 7: Geometry \u2013 Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Lesson 8: Geometry \u2013 Concepts of angles, right angles, angles greater/smaller than right angles Lesson 9: Money \u2013 Adding and subtracting money in decimal notation. Lesson 10: Area and Perimeter - Art and Craft work to make a rectangle/square digital wallet with specified dimensions. Download the lesson plan here To view more lesson ideas, please return to the Lesson Ideas page by clicking here"}
{"text": "Annenberg Study Reinforces Value of Public Television-Based Intervention in Promoting Early Literacy An award-winning children\u2019s PBS KIDS program, Between the Lions, when combined with teachers who are equipped with curriculum materials and who have received training, has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in developing better reading skills for preschool children. That is one result of an ongoing analysis of the Federally-funded \u201cReady to Learn\u201d program, by the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Annenberg School for Communication. The School\u2019s Children and Media Lab has measured reading and literacy skills of public school students who participated in a program based classroom intervention using Between the Lions, related curriculum materials, and teachers who were trained to use the coursework. To view the full release, click here:"}
{"text": "Why are our kauri dying? Dieback is a deadly disease killing our kauri. Microscopic spores in the soil infect the roots and damage the tissues that carry nutrients to the tree, effectively starving the kauri to death. These spores spread with soil movement and it only takes a minute number to create a new area of disease. Once infected, the kauri face a slow demise and without a voice, they die in silence. While scientists are working to find controls for the disease, there is no known treatment at this time. Infected trees will bleed gum at the base of the trunk as they attempt to fight the disease. In collaboration with a group of partners, we have used these tears as a way to let one kauri communicate its pain."}
{"text": "Most humans experience bouts of sadness from time-to-time. These periods are usually defined by a clear even or series of events, such as absence of a close friend or family member, loss, divorce, financial trouble, failing a test, or not getting a job. (This list is not inclusive.) When sadness is experienced, usually there is some relief associated with talking through the issue, venting or crying, and is usually able to be resolved in time. Others experience pervasive sadness or depression, which has an overpowering effect on many parts of a person's life. In extreme cases, this can lead to harming oneself or others, suicide ideation, or worse. Anyone who is experiencing extreme sadness or depression should seek proper medical attention. The resources here are designed to provide tools, strategies, and help teach coping skills for those who need less intensive support."}
{"text": "When hiding out in air-conditioned comfort during the dog days of summer, planting a vegetable garden may be the last thing on your mind. But there are several good reasons to choose the fall to grow vegetables for your family. Fewer bugs. Less severe storms. Cooler and sometimes wetter weather. Learn how to prepare your garden soil and select the best cultivars for fall planting. This class will cover what to plant, when to plant and how to care for vegetables in your garden. Because there are fewer challenges to successfully growing a fall vegetable garden, it is a great opportunity for newbies to get their gardening feet wet."}
{"text": "This badge shows the slaying of Thomas of Lancaster. Fifteenth century. Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, was bitterly opposed to Edward II. He was finally defeated and imprisoned in his own castle at Pontefract. This badge shows the execution of Thomas in the lower section. Above this two angels, to the left and right, lift his soul toward Heaven in a cloth. Between the two angels is a gabled canopy within which the figure of Christ sits on a rainbow."}
{"text": "On Air Now In Conversation With Steve Allen 9pm - 10pm 8 January 2019, 15:27 Why do we say that clocks go clockwise and why is that right to left? Name: Stuart from Dover Answer: It is all to do with the direction the shadow goes round on a sundial, which is from right to left. When making clocks, clock makers copy sundials and so clocks go round clockwise too."}
{"text": "Return to ENVRI Community Home Scientific observations and the related technologies are the foundation of many Environmental Research Infrastructures. The diverse members of the ENVRI community use a large variety of technologies, measuring parameters ranging from atmospheric concentration of trace gases through metabolomics to detect biodiversity and deep ocean salinity to Earth crust motions. However, the numerous technologies available rely on a few fundamental physical principles and have several technical aspects in common. Ample opportunity for collaborative work across disciplines exists. The goal is to ensure common development and application efforts and generate innovation that is not possibly achieved by single Research Infrastructure."}
{"text": "If time is money, even the decision to watch TV costs you money! Learn to consider the financial consequences of day-to-day decisions; empower yourself financially and you will be able to focus on what is important to you in life. Competencies: Jump$tart Coalition (2015), Financial Decision Making: \u201cStandard 1. Recognize the responsibilities associated with personal financial decisions\u201d (p. 35); Financial Decision Making: \u201cStandard 4. Make criterion-based financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences\u201d (p. 38). Introduction to American Personal Financial Literacy, a Udemy course Module 7.1 video filmed 2016-03-08 Value of time \u201cMissing the forest for the trees\u201d Living and housing arrangements Recordkeeping and data management"}
{"text": "About This Project This project used NatureServe Vista and Marxan to assess the condition and priorities for biodiversity conservation in the Upper Neuse River Basin (UNRB). The project was conducted by Diane Allen, NatureServe Intern 2014-15. To demonstrate the use of NatureServe Vista DSS for conducting watershed assessments and identifying conservation priorities. The UNRB is a 200,000 ha watershed in the Piedmont region of NC. It includes portions of six counties and is home to 251,482 people. Through eight public reservoirs, it provides drinking water to over half a million people. Population growth has been brisk over the last decade; drinking water customers are projected to double between 2002 and 2030. Concurrent with population growth, forest land has been lost to residential, commercial, and agricultural uses threatening biodiversity and drinking water quality."}
{"text": "District Leadership Network As you view each video, jot down your observations on the Classroom Visit Note-Taker. Refer to the SFUSD Comprehensive Approach to Literacy: Informal Evidence Collection Tool Elementary indicators for each reading component. Interactive Read Aloud: Lower Grades Reading Workshop Minilesson Whole Class Instruction: Analyzing Point of View in Persuasive Texts (5-8)"}
{"text": "As part of an Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research funded project, we developed three place-based, dual language picture books to help women farmers in Papua New Guinea remember important marketing, budgeting and saving lessons and engage in early learning with their children. These women farmers wanted to help their children succeed at school but felt they were unable to do so due to their own lack of schooling or literacy skills. We assured the mothers they could help their children by talking with them about the books. The Maria books have been very successful with village community educators, teachers and students alike. Related journal publication Latest Maria book"}
{"text": "Ovarian cancer occurs when cells in one or both ovaries grow abnormally and become cancerous tumours. This cancer can be hard to diagnose as symptoms are often dismissed or attributed to other issues. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Singapore.1 Ovarian cancer can be one of three types: 1 - Epithelial\u2013 Most ovarian cancers arise from the surface epithelium of the ovary - Germ cell \u2013 These tumours occur in egg producing cells of the ovary - Stromal tumour \u2013 These develop in the oestrogen and progesterone producing tissue that holds the ovary together"}
{"text": "what are the characteristics of proteins that are important for their use as medicines? - 1 decade agoFavorite Answer I am not sure what you mean by using them for medicines. Proteins are important as sources of amino acids that the body uses to build and repair tissue. When the body needs energy, it can break proteins down to glucose, which is then used for energy. If too many proteins are eaten, and the body does not need them for building and repairing tissue, they are broken down in the liver, the nitrogen is taken off and sent to the kidneys for elimination, and the part that is left is turned to fat and then stored. I hope this answer is what you were looking for. Lenore Hodges, PhD, RD"}
{"text": "Pearl S. Buck (1892-1973) is remembered for her many international literary prizes as well as her activism. \"In fact, to convince Americans of their superiority over the Filipinos, demonstrate the savagery and uncivilized nature of Filipinos, and rationalize their civilization and benevolent intention in the Philippines, the United States brought over 1,100 Filipinos to the St. Louis World's Fair in 1902 and sequestered them in what was called \u201cThe Philippine Reservation. . . .\u201d \u201cThe Marginalization of Afro-Asians in East Asia: Globalization and the Creation of Subculture and Hybrid Identity\u201d by Sierra Reicheneker from Global Tides: Pepperdine Journal of International Studies"}
{"text": "Goal: In the Methods video, we learned: - How to manipulate numbers with methods - Exponential notation - The argument to the method is located within the parentheses Begin to practice using methods by completing the exercises listed below. - What is a return value? What does it represent? Practice using the methods you've learned about: - Convert the following to exponential notation: - Specify the number of decimal places each number should have. - Repeat all of these using a variable set equal to any number you choose."}
{"text": "Please help, I need some suggestion on how to use foundational concepts of differentiated instructions to design a classrooms physical layout. I hope to get some help this time, for some reason there was no reply on my last few questions.\u00a9 BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 10, 2019, 7:18 am ad1c9bdddf First, do a Web search using any engine you prefer to find some resources to back up what you will claim. I like Google, and I suggest you search with the following phrase: using differentiation to arrange a classroom. These are a few of the good ... Informal definition of differentiation, Web-based resources for an eventual paper and further reading, and some discussion on how and why a teacher would arrange a classroom in order to provide differentiation in instruction."}
{"text": "Lynsky Cove (The name as it would appear in a gazetteer) Lynsky Cove (The name as it would appear on a map) If this information is incorrect, please e-mail email@example.com Feature type: Cove (3) This name originates from United States of America. It is part of the United States Gazetteer and the SCAR Composite Gazetteer of Antarctica. A cove in the north side of Pidgeon Island in the Windmill Islands. First mapped from air photos taken by USN Operation HighJump and Operation Windmill in 1947 and 1948. Named by the US-ACAN for Chief Builder James E. Lynsky, USN, a member of the Wilkes Station party of 1958. No images of this place could be found."}
{"text": "In 1924, the first soviet coins were introduced: bronze coins from 1 to 5 kopecks, and silver coins of 10 to 50 kopecks and of 1 ruble. The coins all depicted the coat of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (in short USSR). It shows a hammer and a sickle, symbolizing the workers and the farmers. The background is a globe, for the Communist Party of Russia dreamed of the world revolution. A wreath of ears surrounds those emblems \u2013 the ears being a symbol for crop growing. The inscription reads: \"Proletarii wsech stran, sojedinjaites!\" (Proletarians of all countries, unite!)."}
{"text": "Grab your goodies! Virtual bag of tools and tips for you to measure and increase your Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence, referred to as EQ (Emotional Quotient) is a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, engage socially, and navigate challenges. Emotional Intelligence is not a basis for being \u201cemotional\u201d but our ability to effectively identify and manage our emotions and the emotions of others as a means to favorable outcomes. Simplified, EQ is your awareness of: Knowing how you feel and the emotions you are experiencing How you communicate your emotions How you perceive others feelings and emotions How you respond to those emotions"}
{"text": "Founded in 1326 by Carthusian monks, the Allerengelberg Monastery forms a dramatic backdrop to the picturesque village of Monte S. Caterina/Katharinaberg in Schnalstal Valley. The monks inhabited its walls in peace and seclusion for over 400 years. With the advent of secularization under Joseph II, the Carthusian abbey in the Schnalstal Valley was closed in 1782 and the buildings converted into living quarters. The former Carthusian abbey has remained intact and is open to visitors year round. In the summer, guided tours of the monastery are offered. The Silentium Project in the village of Certosa/Karthaus is dedicated to the concept of silence in keeping with the peaceful atmosphere. Art exhibitions are sometimes held in the old cloister, and a contemplative walk known as the Via Monachorum leads to the former abbey."}
{"text": "Class Playground printables are free to share, download, and print (with attribution and without alteration). Teach financial literacy and how to count money with this flexible play money virtual manipulative. Grade one and grade two students will gain a clear understanding of how Canadian money is organized into dollars and cents with this free online educational activity. Teach your KS1 students to count UK money in units including pounds and pence with this virtual maths manipulative. Teach your primary students how to count Aussie dollars and cents with this virtual math manipulative. Teach your contributing primary school students how to count their kiwis in dollars and cents with this virtual math manipulative. Teach primary school students how to count euro bills and coins with this virtual math manipulative."}
{"text": "What is Property Arbitration? - Property Arbitration is a non-judicial process for resolving property disputes. - The arbitrator is an independent third party often chosen for their expertise. - The arbitrators role is similar to that of a judge. - The arbitrator makes a makes a decision that is final and legally binding. - Arbitration is favoured by many because it is private and confidential, the procedure can be less formal than court proceedings and the process can be tailored to suit parties\u2019 particular needs. - Arbitration is often speedier and cheaper than court. - In order to use arbitration to resolve a property dispute, there must be agreement between the parties to do so. - The agreement to resolve a property dispute by arbitration can either be put in place before any dispute has arisen or can made after a dispute has arisen."}
{"text": "The small village of Ambarita is situated in Samosir Island, surrounded by the tranquil waters of Lake Toba. Ambarita is famous for its traditional Batak houses as well as for its collection of stone chairs, a representation of their ancient court of law. Visitors will also get the chance to see the unique Gondang Sigale-Gale, a traditional dance that involves a moving puppet doll. Legend has it that the doll is magical, and every village on Samosir Island proudly owns their own Sigale-Sigale doll. In this Learning Experience, you will explore the different forms of literary conflict, and how they can manifest based on a character\u2019s response to an event or his surroundings. This Learning Experience is suitable for learners Year 3 and above."}
{"text": "Students conceptualize & build artifacts to understand and solve real world challenges. They make games, implement challenges and recognize patterns working with LEGO. It is fun, engaging and thinking while learning about Math, Science, structures, engineering concepts. Students tell a story about their creation. Class builds and boosts confidence and communication skills in addition to learning science and engineering. Students strengthen understanding of the science and engineering practices - Develop habit of asking ask questions to themselves and team members - Develop the ability to listen and understand others. - Build models, prototype, investigate to reach desired goals - Not to mention, they will analyze, communicate, think hard, and evaluate while working in a team."}
{"text": "Computational Thinking (CT) is a problem solving process that includes a number of characteristics and dispositions. CT is essential to the development of computer applications, but it can also be used to support problem solving across all disciplines, including the humanities, math, and science. Students who learn CT across the curriculum can begin to see a relationship between academic subjects, as well as between life inside and outside of the classroom. Our \u201cComputational thinking art\u201d program is a hands-on introduction to early computational thinking and STEM. The class is Play-based learning. Students will learn about basic skills about how to operate the pc to Advenced Arduino project(Depends on the Grade). At the end of the semester, they can do coding with scratch and basic Arduino language(C+)."}
{"text": "Find the Area of a Triangle Using coordinates Objective \u2013 Given three vertices coordinates or (X, Y) coordinates, write a program to find the area of a triangle. Given the coordinates of the three vertices of any triangle are (X1, Y1), (X2, Y2) and (X3, Y3) Area of Triangle: 7.0 Top Companies Interview Questions..- If you find anything incorrect or you feel that there is any better approach to solve the above problem, please write comment."}
{"text": "Permanent teeth are the set of teeth which replace the Deciduous teeth, the permanent teeth are more in number and are comparatively larger than the deciduous teeth. These are called the Permanent teeth because these are the last teeth to erupt and there will be no new growth of teeth in the oral cavity after these teeth are lost. There are a total of 32 permanent teeth present in the oral cavity of an adult human being, There are - Incissors \u2013 8 - Canines \u2013 4 - Premolars \u2013 8 - Molars \u2013 12 To know the positioning of the teeth look at the picture given in the post."}
{"text": "Execute experiment in different environment Currently, when executing an experiment on a local machine, the current environment is used and therefor must contain all the packages needed. This is sub-optimal as several different experiences might required different sets of packages. While this can't be done with the local executor, it can be implemented using the subprocess executor. The subprocess executor makes call to the scripts needed to run the algorithms/databases processes as would be with the docker executor. This fact can be used to run the scripts from another environment and thus will use the packages available there. This will also simplify the creation of new execution environment and their transition do docker images."}
{"text": "History \u2013 Gudivada is a small village along the Vijayvada-Masulipattanam Road. How to Reach \u2013 The railway station is at a distance of 1.5 Kms from the temple. Heritage Centre Map Temple Name \u2013 Parshwanatha Swamy Jain Temple Temple Type \u2013 Digambar Temple Main Deity \u2013 Black colored idol of Bhagawan Parshvanath in the semi padmasana posture. Temple History \u2013 The temple of bhagwan Parshwanatha at this place was renovated recently. The idol of this ancient temple is a unique of its kind.It is said that the idol of bhagwan Parshwanatha here belongs to the eighth century. This place was one of the important Jain centres . A fair is held here on the tenth day of the bright half of the month of Magsar every year."}
{"text": "When you use active listening, you open up the possibility of learning, teaching, and problem solving. - Builds a strong parent-child connection - Helps children understand the messages behind words - Opens the door for problem solving - Encourages your child\u2019s ability to express and recognize feelings - Shows understand and empathy Making \u201cI\u201d statements - Describe your child\u2019s behavior, \u201cI see you dumped all of your crayons on the floor.\u201d - Express how the behavior makes you feel, \u201cWhen I give you time to finish your drawing and then ask you to come to dinner and instead you keep coloring, I get very frustrated.\u201d - Place blame on the behavior, not your child. For example, \u201cWhen you yell very loudly, it scares me.\u201d - Are non-judgmental (don\u2019t use negative labels) - Decrease tension by modeling a calm reaction and recognizing how your child is feeling."}
{"text": "Linehan Family History 14-Day Free Trial Linehan Name Meaning Irish: reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic \u00d3 Laidhghne\u00e1in \u2018descendant of Laidhghne\u00e1n\u2019, a personal name that occurs in Old Irish genealogies; it is perhaps a diminutive of laidhghein \u2018snow-birth\u2019 (from ladhg \u2018snow\u2019 + gein \u2018birth\u2019). Source: Dictionary of American Family Names \u00a92013, Oxford University Press Similar surnames: Lenahan, Renehan, Kinahan, Windham, Meehan, Finnegan, Lanahan"}
{"text": "Igneous rock (derived frae the Laitin wird ignis meanin fire) is ane o the three main rock types, the ithers bein sedimentary an metamorphic rock. Igneous rock is furmed through the cuilin an solidification o magma or lava. Igneous rock mey furm wi or wioot crystallization, either belaw the surface as intrusive (plutonic) rocks or on the surface as extrusive (volcanic) rocks. This magma can be derivit frae partial melts o pre-existin rocks in either a planet's mantle or crust. Typically, the meltin is caused bi ane or mair o three processes: an increase in temperatur, a decrease in pressur, or a chynge in composeetion. Ower 700 types o igneous rocks hae been describit, maist o them havin furmed beneath the surface o Yird's crust."}
{"text": "Corona Plots were developed by Dr. John Elder to instantly visualize the effect of selecting stocks for an investment portfolio according to all possible linear weightings of two features of the stocks. A Corona Plot illustrates the return of the top-scoring stocks (say top 10%) when the score comes from the relative weighting of the features given by the angle along the circle. The baseline, or return of all the stocks, is represented by the black circle, so greater portfolio returns appear outside the circle, and lesser ones inside. For instance, the 45-degree point along the circle would represent the result of choosing a decile of stocks according to a score which is an average between the two features. Relative returns are also colored by a temperature-like scale where red is the best and blue the worst."}
{"text": "Answers 1Add Yours The destination of all the pilgrims is the shrine of Saint Thomas \u00e0 Becket (1118?-1170) in Canterbury Cathedral, in which he was entombed after he was murdered in the church on December 29, 1170. He was both a martyr and a saint. I'm not sure that the Knight has a different motive than the others to go on this \"holy pilgrimage\". The real reason was actually not so much the destination than the trip itself. On their way thepilgrims ate much food, consumed copious amounts of alcahol and told the best stories ever! You can get more info on Saint Thomas \u00e0 Becket at the source-link below"}
{"text": "Did you know? - Rugby is the collective name for Rugby League and Rugby Union - American football was broadly considered a form of rugby - Rugby football started about 1845 at Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, England - Rugby split into two sports in 1895 when twenty-one clubs split from the Rugby Football Union to form the Northern Rugby Football Union (later renamed the Rugby Football League in 1922) - Rugby League was the first to turn professional and pay players. - Rugby Union turned professional one hundred years later in 1995 - The respective world governing bodies are World Rugby (rugby union) and the Rugby League International Federation (rugby league)."}
{"text": "|Title||Differences in healing effects of some trees: effects of genes and growing environment| |Year of Publication||2009| |Keywords||Anti Diabetic Plant Project, traditional knowledge| This is a plain-language version of the summary of Anna Bailie\u2019s thesis, titled \u201cPhytogeography, genetic variation and antioxidant properties of Sorbus ssp. (Mushkuminanatikw) in the James Bay Cree The goal of Anna\u2019s work was to look at how genes and the growing environment affect the ingredients in two related trees\u2014showy mountain ash and American mountain ash. In turn, this work will help address a much broader question: How and why do plants develop ingredients that are healing for humans? Differences in healing effects of some trees: effects of genes and growing environment"}
{"text": "The most common loss of data occurs due to the failure of a small device inside your computer called a hard drive. Lots of reasons can cause this data loss, and we can recover the data no matter what has happened. We recover data loss resulting from: - Bad Sectors - Virus Activity - File System Corruption - Operating System Corruption - Hardware Failure - Electronic Circuitry Failure There are tell-tell signs of hard drives beginning to fail, and an experienced tech can identify these for you and recommend replacing your hard drive \u2013 it\u2019s not expensive, but can save you a headache of lost data, so schedule an appointment today."}
{"text": "A system is composed of two blocks of mass M1 and mass M2 connected by a massless spring with spring constant k. The blocks slide on a frictionless plane. The unstretched length of the spring is L. Initially M2 is held so that the spring is compressed to L/2 and M1 is forced against a stop. M2 is released at t=0.\u00a9 BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 9, 2019, 4:12 pm ad1c9bdddf Hello and thank you for posting your question to Brainmass! The solution is attached below in two files. the files are identical in content, only differ in format. The first is in MS Word XP Format, while the other is in Adobe pdf format. Therefore you can choose the format that is most ... The file contains detailed explanations and derivations of the solution."}
{"text": "Aquila comes from an Ancient Roman cognomen meaning \u201ceagle\u201d from Latin aquila which derives from an unknown origin though it could be derived from Latin aquilus (dark-colored, swarthy), though another possible derivation for aquilus is Latin aqua (water) derived from a PIE root word. Aquila is the name of a constellation, the name of a genus of eagles, as well as a surname derived from the given name. Although Aquila was traditionally a masculine name in Ancient Roman (with Aquilina being its feminine form), it has been used as a female name in the modern English-speaking world. Origin: Latin, Proto-Indo-European - Aquilinus (Ancient Roman) - Aquilina (Ancient Roman) - Akulina (Russian) - Akilina (Russian)"}
{"text": "Theologia Germanica or Deutsche Theologie, probably from the 14th century, was a major source of inspiration for adherents of the radical reformation, especially South German spiritualists such as the Anabaptist Hans Denck, and later Pietism. Note: This is a repost of a post from contrafatum.blogspot.com In the Lutheran Augsburg Confession (CA) the so-called Anabaptists were condemned not just for their baptist practices but also for their views on eschatology, soteriology and ethics. First there is the Anabaptist rejection of violence. The Lutherans condemned the Anabaptists for teaching the necessity of \u2026 Continue reading Exceptions to God\u2019s love? A thought on violence and salvation, Anabaptists, Yoder, Barth and Luther"}
{"text": "ATLANTA (AP) \u2014 Atlanta will soon add lessons about the South\u2019s racist history on markers placed next to four historic monuments. Officials say the first of the panels could be installed as early as Friday. In Atlanta\u2019s Piedmont Park, a 1911 Peace Monument commemorating post-Civil War reconciliation will get context noting that its inscription promotes a narrative centered on white veterans, while ignoring African Americans. Georgia law bars the removal of such monuments. Other states with laws protecting Confederate monuments include Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Atlanta History Center President and CEO Sheffield Hale says the project puts the city ahead of other communities grappling with what to do about their monuments. Hale says context provided by the markers will help people to have civil discussions based on facts."}
{"text": "Encourage kids to make smart eating habits early! In this day and age of wanting everything we eat to be fast and now it is no surprise that we sometime don\u2019t make the best choice in food that is on our plate. From a toddler to a teen, nutrition is important \u2013 after all it is the fuel that keeps us going and growing each day! We have found dome great tips from KidsHealth.org Here are five of the best strategies to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits: - Have regular family meals. - Serve a variety of foods and snacks. - Be a role model \u2013 no more eating junk! - Avoid battles over food - Involve kids in the process Click here to read more."}
{"text": "We are going to ultimately ask the students choose an endangered animal and create one using the given objects. (you can give the students any material you want, and see what their minds create). If you have a whiteboard with a projector, show the following exercise on the whiteboard, and ask students to write their answers in the spaces. 1. What makes a species endangered? 2. How many endangered animals can you list? 3. What are some reasons animals have gone extinct? 4. Is it our responsibility to responsibility to save endangered animals? Why? Expressions to AGREE or DISAGREE. I think so, too. Yes, that's right. That sounds right. I don't think so because... I don't agree because... That's not necessarily true. That can't be true."}
{"text": "Environmental Science (BS) Environmental Science is a multidisciplinary field designed to examine environmental problems and find solutions to them. All students begin with a core sequence of courses that provides a solid background in science. Students are expected to complete four terms of biology, four terms of general chemistry, a year of organic chemistry, and two courses each in physics and atmospheric science. Generally beginning the pre-junior year, students choose from a variety of electives in botany, terrestrial, and aquatic ecology, biodiversity and conservation, paleontology, and environmental health and toxicology. Additionally, students may elect to take electives in environmental policy and economics."}
{"text": "Submitted by Yanina Valdez, Argentina What is the difference between direct and indirect approaches to speaking? Professor Richards Responds: An indirect approach to the teaching of speaking is one in which oral competence is acquired incidentally as a bi-product of engaging in communicative tasks. No specific aspects of speaking may be targeted. A direct approach is one in which specific aspects of speaking (e.g. turn taking, back-channeling) are targeted through focused instruction directed at these features."}
{"text": "DNA origami is a method to create nanostructures by DNA. We use DNA origami structures as molds in order to produce gold nano dimer inside. This mold method can control the shape and gap size of gold nano dimer. Enhanced electric field between the gap of dimer can be used for molecular analysis with surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). - Single molecular analysis with SERS - DNA sequencing with SERS"}
{"text": "How The Ears Work Ever wondered how the ears work? The ear is made up of 3 parts \u2013 the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. The outer ear funnels the sounds into the ear. This helps us to determine where any sound is coming from \u2013 above, below, behind etc. The middle ear contains the auditory canal (1 in the diagram). The inner ear is where the magic happens! The inner ear plays home to the cochlea (10 in the diagram) which is the piece of equipment that takes the vibrations that have travelled along the auditory canal and converts them into electrical impulses which it sends to the brain."}
{"text": "If we want our students to be readers, we have to let them read, writes principal and reading teacher Rita Platt. We have to give them time for the kind of reading that is guided by curiosity, joy, and love of story. Platt shows exactly how her school made this work. Tagged: free reading Your English learners need some extra scaffolds and supports to level the playing field. They are learning a new language while navigating content at the same time. EL specialist Valentina Gonzalez highlights 18 ways that you can help support them in their journey. If you want your all of your students to love reading and writing and all to be excellent readers and writers, Regie Routman\u2019s new book will inspire, teach, gently cajole, and help you move your literacy teaching forward in service of these goals, says Rita Platt."}
{"text": "A collective cultural belief in ultimate accountability might have eroded because the concept is often understood to be intrinsically religious. 347644 In contrast, the flying jellyfish is intrinsically able to keep upright and recover from disturbances during hovering and other manoeuvres. The tracks range from the intrinsically personal to political. Hence, the intellect is a power intrinsically independent of any bodily organ. These procedures, however, are intrinsically tied to the error model referred to. The songs denounced political injustice and unfairness becoming intrinsically a form of militancy. The intrinsically nationalistic character of Gen\u00e7 Kalemler, however, quickly took a decidedly chauvinistic turn, Viz. Children with learned helplessness typically fail academic subjects, and are less intrinsically motivated than others."}
{"text": "Monica Family History 14-Day Free Trial Monica Name Meaning Italian: from a feminine form of Monico. Spanish M\u00f3nica: from the female personal name Monica, the name of the mother of St. Augustine. She was a Carthaginian, so the name may well be of Phoenician origin. However, in the early Middle Ages, it was taken to be a derivative of Latin monere \u2018to warn or advise\u2019, and was associated with the spiritual guidance that she gave to her famous son. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names \u00a92013, Oxford University Press Similar surnames: Monico, Bonica, Monda, Mona, Morici, Donica, Merica, Monge, Mojica"}
{"text": "From my blog mooctology.com Successful social interaction relies on trust and connection-making, yet a key challenge in digital environments is the disconnected and faceless experience they can provide. This is where design can play a powerful role. In my book Interface Design for Learning I look at how to design for users when they are in the process of learning something\u2014be it a new software feature, a new skill, or as part of a community of practice. The edited excerpt below focuses on strategies for supporting community-building, collaborative learning, and successful social interaction online. Design for Rich Identities Communities are defined by the people in them, so allowing individuals to create identities online helps them express themselves, feel included, connect with\u2026 Ver la entrada original 1.662 palabras m\u00e1s"}
{"text": "Cucumber is a software tool used by computer programmers for testing other software. It runs automated acceptance tests written in a behavior-driven development style. Central to the Cucumber BDD approach is its plain language parser called Gherkin. It allows expected software behaviors to be specified in a logical language that customers can understand. As such, Cucumber allows the execution of feature documentation written in business-facing text. Capybara, which is a part of the Cucumber testing framework, is an example of a web based test automation software."}
{"text": "During the breeding season, the great hornbills become very vocal. They make loud duets, beginning with a loud \u2018kok\u2019 given about once a second by the mate, to which the female joins in. They form monogamous pair bonds and live in small groups of 2-40 individuals. The female hornbill builds a nest in the hollow of a large tree trunk, sealing the opening with a plaster made up mainly of feces. In Khao Sok it has been recorder that they also make their nests in small cliff cavities (the only place they are recorder to do so). She remains imprisoned there, relying on the male to bring her food, until the chicks are half develop. The clutch consists of one or two eggs which she incubates for 38-40 days. They are long-lived, living for nearly 50 years in captivity."}
{"text": "The roots of this word can be found in the Germanic languages. It is similar in Old English, Old Norse and Old German. In all cases, it is defined as wer (man) and geld (payment) (See Merriam Webster and DWDS (German Dictionary). Compare to modern Dutch: it still uses the term geld for payment. This early medieval payment (or compensation) is made to avoid bloodfeud when a crime has been committed. The price is dependent on a victims\u2019 rank in society. During Anglo-Saxon times this agreement was turned into a law (See Oxford Reference and Britannica)."}
{"text": "From Urban Village to Rural City Urban villages have always been seen as the urban slum in the Chinese context, which in fact were the epitome and consequence of the rapid urbanisation in China. Migrant workers, a special group of population who live in the urban village with rural background come to be the driving forces behind the cities' development. However, the socio-economical struggle and class differences lead to a collapse of Chinese urbanisation, and urban villages were forced to seek a new transformation and sustainable development under such circumstances. The project tries to revert the lost of farmland during urbanisation back to the city, and try to seek a post rural solution to new Chinese urbanism. Architecture works as a framework to re-regulate the informality and providing a transient during this process."}
{"text": "LUN masking is a further constraint added to LUN zoning to ensure that only devices authorized to access a specific server can access the corresponding port. A logical unit number (LUN) is a unique identifier that designates individual hard disk devices or grouped devices for address by a protocol associated with a SCSI, iSCSI, Fibre Channel (FC) or similar interface. LUNs are central to the management of block storage arrays shared over a storage area network (SAN). LUN masking subdivides access to a given port. Then, even if several LUNs are accessed through the same port, the server masks can be set to limit each server's access to the appropriate LUNs. LUN masking is typically conducted at the host bus adapter (HBA) or switch level."}
{"text": "Sky watchers could catch a dazzling treat on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Meteors are bits of dust or rock that collide with Earth\u2019s atmosphere and heat up gas particles to produce a glowing trail. A handful of meteors can be seen each hour on any clear night, but during a meteor shower dozens may be visible. The Perseid shower is expected to reach its peak at 12:30 a.m. CDT on 12 August, but dozens of meteors per hour should be visible on the nights preceding and following the peak. Let us know if you catch nature\u2019s show."}
{"text": "Memory games can be used as sorting or discussion exercises. The rules are simple: cards, left face down in front of the players, must be turned over two at a time to match pairs.Composition : 32 cards.Products - Self-correction system for each background colour - Develops memory and language Refining observational skills and remembering position - Inclusive solutions - Dimensions : Side: 8 cm - th: 0.3 cm. - Made from : CARDBOARD. - Color : Colour MULTICOLOURED - Duration : Average playing time : 10 min. - An expert's opinion. G. Anne, Psychomotor Therapist. During their development, a child first goes through a phase of association where everything is the 'same', before being able to differentiate things. This is why memo and lotto games are essential to support a child's cognitive development by sharpening their observational skills."}
{"text": "For the Orchestra review lesson, I begin by meeting the students in the hallway and explain that every student will receive a card with an instrument on it. I have divided the board into 4 sections, labeled with the 4 families. Students must stick their cards on the board in the correct families (there is a small magnet on the back of each card). Orchestra flashcards here. I use the PowerPoint below to explain all of the instruments (This is review from previous years). Then I assess their knowledge. Extras for Plus Members Orchestra Instruments Assessment (PDF)"}
{"text": "The Old Testament Books of Chronicles contain some of the most neglected passages in all of Scripture. Understanding their message can be a difficult and daunting task for the modern reader. Patrick Reardon brings these important books to life, unfolding their powerful message for our own day. Like any family history, the story of Chronicles is told with a distinct purpose in mind. It asks the question: 'What was the real and lasting significance of King David and his house?' Beginning with the long list of names of the first chapter, this heritage is revealed in cosmic significance. It has in fact become the family tree of every true believer."}
{"text": "A wharf is a facility that connects ships with land to load and unload cargos. Regarding wharf structures, there are gravity types, sheet pile types and cell types etc. We introduce the building process of sheet pile type here. Drive many piles made of sand into the seabed to make the underwater soil firm and strong. Dig the seabed to a specific depth and drive iron piles called \u201cYaita\u201d on the sea floor. Drive piles behind Yaita and pull the Yaita with steel bars to support. Pour earth and sand behind the Yaita and compact them. Pave the surface and equip with mooring posts, etc. to complete the wharf. *1 : Sometimes it starts with . *2 : In , sometimes steel cables are used instead of steel bars."}
{"text": "Protruding ears frequently cause psychological problems in young children, despite efforts to camouflage them with longer hair styles. Incisions are made on the skin at the back of the ear so they are not seen. Portions of cartilage are removed and the remainer remolded as necessary to achieve the desired contour. Since both ears are rarely alike, ideal symmetry is not always possible. The previously mentioned risks of infection and bleeding are very unusual."}
{"text": "Book on inventors and inventions associations The following book on inventors and inventions associations , inventor\u2019s organizations, their contribution to the promotion of innovative culture, and their combination of cultural knowledge with innovative knowledge have been written by Dr. Farag Moussa, IFIA previous president and current honorary president. IFIA Books comprise a part of IFIA publication aiming to broaden public understanding about innovation and expand creative thinking among the grassroots. The books include illustrations of the work of cartoonists and a collection of stamps portraying the male and female inventors. Moreover, a series of books have been published in various languages shedding light on the contributions the women inventors have made to the advancement of technology across the globe."}
{"text": "TIPS FOR MEASURING CRITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND BODILY INTEGRITY - Use flexible and qualitative indicators to collect data on critical consciousness. It is crucial that they are informed by women and girls\u2019 realities and desires, and can capture unanticipated changes over time. - Use the WHO indicators when measuring violence against women as they are considered best-practice. - Adhere to specific ethical and safety standards when measuring issues related to bodily integrity, especially violence against women and girls. Increased awareness of labor rights among women % of women who understand their employment rights % of women who are confident negotiating working conditions with their employers Increased self-efficacy of adolescent girls % of adolescent girls who report confidence in safely managing their menses"}
{"text": "Information for Professionals Stages of Change Model This model can be used to help guide a person who is making any significant life changes. The professional identifies what stage the person is in by what they are saying, and uses appropriate strategies for each stage to help guide them to better health. - Pre-contemplation- A person is not even thinking about a change. - Contemplation- A person is thinking about a change but not ready to make it. - Preparation- A person is ready to change and planning how to do it. - Action- A person is actively making the change. - Maintenance- A person is sustaining the change over the long term. For more information, check the online self-directed tutorial available through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Stages of Change."}
{"text": "Interesting take on Sugar and cancer Interesting news that reducing sugar doesn\u2019t directly affect cancer! The authors state: There is no proof that starving the body of sugar lowers a person's risk of developing cancer or that it improves the chances of survival should they be diagnosed with the disease. There is an indirect link between reduced dietary sugar and lower cancer risk that comes through tackling obesity. High intakes of dietary sugar raise the risk of obesity, which, in turn, raises the risk of cancer. \"A lot of people,\" says senior study author Leonard W. Seymour, a professor of gene therapies in the university's oncology department, \"think that carbohydrates are bad, but that's not the case \u2014 we need them, and cutting out sugar won't cure cancer.\""}
{"text": "A longwall miner (or longwall shearer) is a huge deep mining machine used in underground coal mining. The longwall miner pulls a steel plow or rotating drum back-and-forth across a long face of coal. The sheared coal then falls onto a conveyor for removal from the mine. The longwall miner has a hydraulically operated re-inforced steel canopy which holds up the mines roof and protects the miners. As the longwall miner cuts deeper into the coal seam , the shield advances allowing the unsupported roof to collapse behind the cut, often causing subsidence above ground. A typical longwall miner can have a capacity of up to 2,000 tons of coal per hour. To view a photo of a longwall miner see:"}
{"text": "Accessing Justice: Models, Strategies and Best Practices on Women's Empowerment The law is an essential tool for advancing women\u2019s and girls\u2019 rights and equality. A robust and effective legal system based on the rule of law is central to assisting women to become equal partners in decision-making and development. Over the last couple of decades, the international community has invested substantially in programs aimed at strengthening the rule of law in developing countries. Despite this investment, the rule of law continues to mean very little for the vast majority of women and girls."}
{"text": "Oxygen analyzers are used for measuring the concentration of oxygen. Based on the detection methods, there are two types of oxygen analyzers: zirconia oxygen analyzers and paramagnetic oxygen analyzers. Zirconia oxygen analyzers are a direct method of measuring oxygen. Zirconia starts out with a room temperature resistance as high as one trillion ohms/cm. In a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer (indirect method), oxygen is considered as a paramagnetic material. In oxygen analyzers, the measurement principle is based on the strength of the magnetic properties of oxygen molecules. Oxygen analyzers are useful for the prevention of air pollution, conservation of energy, and safety management; they also find application in other quality control systems. To promote your Products or Services in the News-Medical.Net Directory please email"}
{"text": "Represents the type of a Map, a collection that contains keys as well as values and maintains an association between key-value pairs. The type of the keys is obtained from the getKeyType method, and the type of the values is obtained from the getElementType method. Nested Class Summary Nested classes/interfaces inherited from interface org.apache.geode.DataSerializable"}
{"text": "This chapter gives an overview of the basic concepts of graphs and functions, focusing on rectangular coordinates, distance between points, midpoints, and straight line equations. Also, the chapter illustrates the vertical line test for a function and the concept of inverse of function. KeywordsDistance between points; Function; Graph; Inverse of function; Midpoints; Rectangular coordinate; Vertical line test To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice. Marcus Valerius Martial"}
{"text": "Connect emotionally with mathematics. Drift through 12 immersive computer-generated wonderlands that appear to stretch on forever. Fractals are images created by mathematical formulas with an infinitely repeating quality. Fractal art is comparatively new and computer-generated 3D fractals first appeared in 2009. Created by a team of fractal designers from around the world, Once and Future Cities is set to an award-winning soundtrack described as 'music to make you homesick for a place you never were'. Full preview below, as well as 'The Making of'. More images here. Length: 35min KS5 / Adults The Making of Once and Future Cities"}
{"text": "Iodine is an essential mineral needed for the production of thyroid hormones. It is a trace element that is found in high amounts in sea vegetables such as kelp and in small amounts in cranberries, potatoes, some fish, eggs and milk. Iodine contributes to numerous biological functions in the body including normal cognitive function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system and production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function. Iodine is particularly important for pregnant and breast feeding women. The thyroid gland is responsible for a range of important functions in our body, controlling our metabolism, growth and development. It produces several important hormones including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) both of which are made up of molecules of tyrosine and iodine."}
{"text": "Intel Ships \"Pentium\" Chip\" 22nd March 1993 Intel Begins Shipping \"Pentium\" Chip\" Intel announces it is shipping its Pentium microprocessor. Engineers Federico Faggin, Ted Hoff, San Mazor, and Matsatoshi Sima, an engineer from the Japanese firm of Busicom, invented the world's first microprocessor at Intel in 1971 -- the Intel 4004. The new processor continued the exponential increase in speed and power for personal computers, also allowing for a smoother incorporation of speech, sound, handwriting, and photographs into documents. Click on the Images"}
{"text": "Teaching the subject to an older child may be a bit more difficult. There are many math problems out there that can be used to bring it down to their level. Using this subject in an everyday situation is a one idea. For example, tell a story that involves that child. If he goes to the store and buys a gallon of milk with a five dollar bill and the milk is only three dollars, how much money will he have left? Using word problems will help the child understand it more. Nowadays, a lot of people are too dependent on calculators. Maybe because when they were young, they find math boring. We just need to teach our kids interesting and fun way in dealing with math. Math can be fun especially when you look at math in a completely different way."}
{"text": "One of the popular exercises when learning a new language is to develop a FizzBuzz program. This is where you print out the all the numbers from 1 to 100 except if a number is a multiple of 3 you print out Fizz and if the number is a multiple of 5 you print out Buzz. If a number is a multiple of both 3 and 5 then you print out FizzBuzz. I came across this challenge for the first time recently as I learn C# so here is my version of FizzBuzz written in PL/SQL. DECLARE fizz BOOLEAN := FALSE; buzz BOOLEAN := FALSE; BEGIN FOR i IN 1 .. 100 LOOP fizz := MOD(i, 3) = 0; buzz := MOD(i, 5) = 0; CASE WHEN fizz AND buzz THEN dbms_output.put_line('FizzBuzz'); WHEN fizz THEN dbms_output.put_line('Fizz'); WHEN buzz THEN dbms_output.put_line('Buzz'); ELSE dbms_output.put_line(i); END CASE; END LOOP; END;"}
{"text": "LITTLE KURRAJONG FACTS Map is from The Atlas of Living Australia web site, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License The Little Kurrajong is a small tree growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are usually deeply lobed with 3 to 5 lobes, and grow 5 cm to 25 cm long and 6 cm to 17 cm wide. The tree usually drops leaves before flowering in spring, with new foliage produced in summer. The flowers are red or pink, bell-shaped, with 5 partially fused petals, and about 4 cm and 2 cm in diameter. The seed pods are light brown in colour, boat-shaped, and grow about 7 cm to 11 cm long and 3 cm wide. rainforest, wet eucalypt forest The Little Kurrajong is founds in eastern Queensland from Bowen to New South Wales border area. Height: 3m - 5m Spread: 2m - 5m |Common Name:||Little Kurrajong| Relatives in same Genus"}
{"text": "Time zones in Azerbaijan During the winter months, Azerbaijan is on Azerbaijan Time (AZT), which is 4 hours later than GMT. In the summer months, when Daylight Savings Time is in effect, Azerbaijan Summer Time (AZST) is used, which is 5 hours later than GMT. Cities in Azerbaijan For more detailed information about specific locations in Azerbaijan, choose a city from the list below. - Baku (capital)"}
{"text": "About This Project The Yellow-bellied glider (YBG) is a unique animal that glides between trees of woodlands in North-eastern Australia which are threatened by grazing and logging. Since their population sizes are unknown, we can\u2019t push for habitat conservation. Because YBG are very vocal, we may be able to use their calls to distinguish between individuals to determine how many are around. We will do this by developing mobile mini labs that record and analyze calls but can also take photos with infrared cameras."}
{"text": "Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director of obsolete parts supplier, EU Automation discusses technologies that are revolutionising healthcare in the 21st century Doctor Crawford W. Long conducted the first surgical operation under anaesthetic in 1841 in Jefferson, Georgia. In 1841, general anaesthetic had not yet been invented, so Dr Long used diethyl ether, a chemical most commonly used to start internal combustion engines, in its place. The surgeon pressed an ether-soaked towel to the patient\u2019s face to put him to sleep before removing a tumour from his neck. He billed the patient two dollars for the whole procedure. [Read more\u2026] about Healthcare\u2019s digital revolution: Technologies transforming medicine"}
{"text": "Body long, slender; snout elongate, deep, compressed; body rings slightly elevated making the body surfaces slightly rough; tail not prehensile. Mostly brownish, plain or pale, mottled and blotched, sometimes with diffuse pale bars on the back. To 32 cm. Juveniles are pelagic, remaining near the surface until more than 10 cm in length. In Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, they are commonly seen in association with large jellyfish when oceanic waters run into the Bay. Pregnant males have not been collected. Seagrass beds and adjacent sand flats in shallow coastal bays and estuaries, in depths of 0-10 m. Native to Australia - DSE Advisory List : Not listed - EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed - IUCN Red List : Not listed - Fisheries Act 1995 : Protected Aquatic Biota"}
{"text": "Evolutionists now increasingly believe that major adaptations are driven by neutral mutations. In a previous article I described the evidence that cooption faces insurmountable mathematical challenges in explaining the origins of such complex molecular machines as the bacterial flagellum. This line of argumentation only appears compelling to those who assume from that start that the core assumptions of the standard evolutionary model are true. The evidence commonly cited to argue for evolution\u2019s ability to drive large-scale transformations is almost always circular. A biologist in our network worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard. He recounted how about a quarter of the postdocs he encountered were at least sympathetic to design arguments."}
{"text": "Model For Annotating a TextGrades 2\u20135 Teaching students how to annotate with a purpose will help them keep track of key ideas, and will help them formulate thoughts and questions they have while reading. Download a model for annotating a text, which uses the poem The Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt. Make individual copies for your students to keep handy, or enlarge the annotation example to a poster size and hang it in the classroom! Fill out the form to download the Model For Annotating a Text now."}
{"text": "10/14: ACRU Chairman and CEO Susan Carleson explains how the actions of General Robert E. Lee brought about reconciliation in divided times and what we can learn from his example. Confederate generals were fighting for independence from the Union just as George Washington and other generals fought for independence from Great Britain. Most Americans believe the Civil War was initiated to free slaves, when in truth, freeing slaves was little more than an afterthought. We call the war of 1861 the Civil War. But is that right? Because states cannot secede, the federal government can run roughshod over the U.S. Constitution's limitations of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments."}
{"text": "The theme of this song was popular in the late eighteenth century when similar songs were printed, some of them full of sexual imagery. This one, in which the maiden is occasionally fifteen years old, was much printed on broadsides in England for more than a century. There are 9 stanzas in the broadside version (e.g., Bodleian Ballads website, Harding B11 (2338)). The song lasted well into the twentieth century as numerous celebrated recordings testify. It was popular in the oral tradition and latterly on the folk scene."}
{"text": "Composed during a critical time in the evolution of European intellectual life, the works of Meister Eckhart (c. 1260-1327) are some of the most powerful medieval attempts to achieve a synthesis between ancient Greek thought and the Christian faith. Writing with great rhetorical brilliance, Eckhart combines the neoplatonic concept of oneness - the idea that the ultimate principle of the universe is single and undivided - with his Christian belief in the Trinity, and considers the struggle to describe a perfect God through the imperfect medium of language. Fusing philosophy and religion with vivid originality and metaphysical passion, these works have intrigued and inspired philosophers and theologians from Hegel to Heidegger and beyond. Title: Meister Eckhart Selected Writings Selection and Translation: Oliver Davies Publisher: Penguin Classics"}
{"text": "Adaptive Optics and SPHERE This animation shows the Spectro-Polarimetric High-contrast Exoplanet REsearch (SPHERE) instrument. An instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope with the primary objective of discovering and studying extrasolar giant planets orbiting nearby stars. It demonstrates adaptive optics, a process used to take out the atmosphere's blurring effect as much as possible and bring most of the light from a star together into one bright dot. The centre of this bright dot is then blocked out by introducing a mask into the light beam to avoid swamping the fainter nearby objects.Credit: ESO/L. Cal\u00e7ada/Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org) About the Video |Release date:||4 June 2014, 12:00| |Frame rate:||30 fps|"}
{"text": "Points on a Line Develop an understanding of the slope of a line. Make connections between the sign of the ratio of the vertical and horizontal change as they relate to the sign of the slope. Horizontal and Vertical Lines Examine the vertical and horizontal changes when moving from one point to another on a line. Slope as Rate Investigate the idea of slope as rate of change. Graphing Linear Equations Students investigate how vertical transformations affect the graph and the equation of the line. Rate of Change Interpret slope as a rate of change. Interpret slope as a rate of change in the context of a real-world situation. Dog Days or Dog Years? Students use ordered pairs, table of values, and a scatter plot to determine a function that represents real world data. Trains in Motion Compare and contrast the motion of two objects and how it corresponds to distance as a function of time."}
{"text": "Your company has two main offices. The offices are located in London and Seattle. All servers run Windows Server 2016. In the Seattle office, you have a Distributed File System (DFS) server named FS1. FS1 has a folder named Folder1 that contains large Windows image files. In the London office, you deploy a DFS server named FS2, and you then replicate Folder1 to FS2. After several days, you discover that the replication of certain files failed to complete. You need to ensure that all of the files in Folder1 can replicate to FS2. What should you do? A . Modify the disk quota of the drive that contains Folder1. B . From a command prompt, run dfsutil /purgemupcache. C . Create a quota for Folder1 by using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM). D . Modify the size of staging area of Folder1."}
{"text": "Getting that beach sand off of you is going to be a little more difficult going forward. California has shut down all outdoor showers at state beaches because of the drought. By doing so, the state expects to save up to 18 million gallons of water a year. California officials estimate that the rinse stations are used approximately 15 million times each year \u2014 with the average rinse using of 1.2 gallons of water. \u201cI think every Californian understands the effect of the drought,\u201d Garratt Aitchison, acting director of the department\u2019s San Diego Coast District, told The San Diego Union Tribune. In searching for ways to conserve \u201cour first course of action was to take a look at our outdoor showers, because it\u2019s not so much a health and safety cutback \u2014 it\u2019s one of convenience,\u201d he said."}
{"text": "In 1988, the Canadian Council of Ministers of Environment (CCME) identified used oil as Canada\u2019s largest single-source of potentially hazardous material if not properly managed. It subsequently requested that the industry, through the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute (CPPI), renamed Canadian Fuels Association (CFA), address the issue. The CPPI established the Used Oil Task Force which culminated in the 1991 Montreal Meeting where the recycling focus shifted from the government to sellers of lubricating products. Subsequently, the Western Canadian Used Oil/Container/Filter Industry Task Force realized the importance of harmonizing the collection of used oil materials across western Canada. From this grew the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program model currently used in nine Canadian provinces."}
{"text": "In the villages of Fiji, apart from Viti Levu, rubella is a disease occurring solely in widely spaced epidemics. Some villages may not be infected for over 20 years and will then contain substantial numbers of susceptible women of child-bearing age. Evidence is produced that haemagglutination-inhibiting (H.I.) antibody to rubella is very long lasting in Fijians. The infectivity of the virus is discussed and it is suggested that, on the average, 50 % of susceptibles are infected in a Fijian village during a rubella epidemic, but there are large variations."}
{"text": "Welcome to Year 2! I'm very excited to get to know you all and can't wait to start learning with you! This term, our topic is Walt Disney! We are going to explore who Walt Disney is, what he has done and how he has impacted on the world today. We are going to explore and research some of the films he has created and try and write our own versions! Outdoor PE - Monday Indoor PE - Tuesday Please ensure your child has their PE kit in school on these days."}
{"text": "The sand motor The Sand Motor is a large-scale pilot project in which a new, sustainable method of coastal maintenance is surveyed. The Sand Motor is constructed as a peninsula of 21.5 million m3 of sand. Under the influence of wind, waves and currents the sand spreads along the shore, thereby reinforcing the coastline and creating a dynamic area for nature and recreational purposes. The Sand Motor is part of a gigantic research programme in which the government, knowledge institutions and the business community are very closely involved. The first findings about the operation of the Sand Motor are positive. It is expected that after a period of 20 years the Sand Motor will result in 35 hectares of additional beach and dunes. Evaluations: 2016 and 2021"}
{"text": "Good readers ask questions desk chart and recording sheet Worksheets & Templates Reading Activities, Guided Reading, Home Reading You have to login to view the download files. This chart has examples of before, during and after questions the students can ask themselves while reading. Laminate and keep with your guided reading resources or reading response journals. The charts work well with our 'good readers ask questions' recording sheet. Use during guided reading or independent reading response activities. Students choose a question for before, during and after reading to record and answer on their sheet. Students can choose their own question or choose from our 'good readers ask questions' desk chart."}
{"text": "Velociraptor Cousin Exhibited at Wyoming Dinosaur Center THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. (AP) \u2014 The skeleton of a nearly 3-foot-tall cousin of the velociraptor will go on display at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. The museum in Thermopolis opens a new permanent exhibit Friday featuring the fossils and full-size reproduction of the dinosaur informally known as Lori. Paleontologists discovered Lori whose scientific name is Hesperornithoides miessleri in a formation dating to the late Jurassic period near Douglas in 2001. Center paleontologist Bill Wahl says Lori is the earliest troodontid that has been found in North America. It's also the smallest dinosaur that has been found in Wyoming. Troodontids are bird-like predators that have sickle-like claws."}
{"text": "A few weeks ago, I marveled that less than 10% of the archeological finds in the world had been explored. Two kilometers beneath the Black Sea, that fact is on gorgeous display this week with reports of the discovery of an intact Greek trading vessel from about 400 B.C., the oldest shipwreck ever found. Rope, coiled by the crew on a day when it is possible that Socrates and Plato were still breathing in Athens, is still where it was left on the decks of the sunken vessel. There is so much detail left that this single wreck will transform our understanding of ancient shipbuilding. As our world above sinks further into chaos, I\u2019m going to take some solace in knowing that there are still wonders buried in the deep places of the earth."}
{"text": "All about fruitarianism with a long-term fruitarian, Lena Top 20 Tags Thich Nhat Hanh If we stop consuming, they will stop producing. Nutrient - a substance that provides essential nourishment for growth and the maintenance of life. Foods are composed chiefly of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, water, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water represent virtually all the weight of food. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins comprise 90% of the dry weight of foods."}
{"text": "Day 1: John 15:1-17 Stories: Love One Another 1) What does it mean to bear fruit? Will we be cut off if we don\u2019t produce fruit? What is the difference between pruning and cutting? How can we remain in Jesus? 2) What does it mean if we ask for what we want and it is not done? Does that mean that we are not in Jesus? 3) We are not servants of God \u2013 this is one of the most powerful statements of the Bible. By believing and fellowshipping with Jesus, we are granted the rights to be friends of God. That isn\u2019t a trite way of saying we are friends and servants, but that we are actually friends. God calls us friends! He has not held back anything from us. 4) How can we love one another?"}
{"text": "Janitorial and sanitation workers face daily hazards from the chemicals they use to clean. Harmful chemicals can be found in glass, metal, and other cleaners, including hydrofluoric acid, nitrilotriacetate, and phosphoric acid. The second hazard comes from contact with bloodborne pathogens. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration established its Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard way back in 1992 to ensure that workers are protected. While it was initially intended for health-care workers, it is relevant to jan/san employees as well.Continue reading \u201cBest Disposable Gloves for the Jan/San Industry\u201d"}
{"text": "Freedom Forum Institute > How does criminal libel differ from civil libel? In criminal libel, the theory is that the damage is to the public rather than to a private individual. Therefore, the state becomes the prosecuting entity against an individual speaker. Presumably, the individual\u2019s libelous statement would have to be deemed serious enough to warrant removing the case from the civil realm. The defamation involved in criminal libel could be of another individual, a public official, a government entity, a group, or even a deceased person. Category: Freedom of the Press"}
{"text": "\"stub\" in the noun sense a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost 2. nub, stub a small piece \"a nub of coal\" \"a stub of a pencil\" 3. stub, ticket stub a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt 4. stub, check stub, counterfoil the part of a check that is retained as a record 5. butt, stub the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking) \"stub\" in the verb sense pull up (weeds) by their roots extinguish by crushing \"stub out your cigarette now\" clear of weeds by uprooting them \"stub a field\" strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object \"She stubbed her toe in the dark and now it's broken\" Source: WordNet\u00ae (An amazing lexical database of English) Princeton University \"About WordNet\u00ae.\" WordNet\u00ae. Princeton University. 2010. View WordNet\u00ae License"}
{"text": "Our world is filled with toxins. Everything from the food we eat, the clothes we wear, to the air we breathe are filled with toxins. A study by researchers at two major laboratories found an average of 200 different industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood from 10 babies born in US hospitals. 15 The test group showed a shocking 287 different toxins including pesticides, consumer product ingredients, and wastes from burning coal, gasoline, and garbage. Glutathione is the primary cellular detoxifier and more and more studies are directly linking various diseases to our bodies inability to rid itself of the toxic buildup. 16 Studies have also linked low glutathione production in children to the growing rates of Autism 17 and ADHD. 18"}
{"text": "Find the number of the inputs of the function. y = theinputnumber(x,k); function called theinputnumber has 2 inputs. Who invented zero? Number of digits in an integer 02 - Vector Variables 3 Matlab Basics - y as a function of x Vector to 3-Column Matrix Matrix to 3-Column Matrix Create all combinations of vectors Choose a web site to get translated content where available and see local events and offers. Based on your location, we recommend that you select: . You can also select a web site from the following list: Select the China site (in Chinese or English) for best site performance. Other MathWorks country sites are not optimized for visits from your location. Contact your local office"}
{"text": "What is newborn screening? Newborn screening is the practice of testing all babies in their first days of life for certain disorders and conditions that can hinder their normal development. This testing is required in every state and is typically performed before the baby leaves the hospital. The conditions included in newborn screening can cause serious health problems starting in infancy or childhood. Early detection and treatment can help prevent intellectual and physical disabilities and life-threatening illnesses."}
{"text": "Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) Hot Isostatic Pressing is used to densify powders or cast and sintered parts at high pressure and at temperatures from 900 \u00b0C to 1,250 \u00b0C for example for steels and superalloys. The Hot Isostatic Pressing process provides improved stability and mechanical properties of solid parts due to the fine and homogeneous isotropic microstructure. Furthermore Hot Isostatic Pressing permits the use of composite materials and the creation of large and complex shaped components from powders. It is very complementary to other powder metallurgy processes such as Metal Injection Molding (MIM), pressing and sintering, or Additive Manufacturing technologies. The application areas are broad, ranging from offshore applications to aviation, tooling and electronics."}
{"text": "To prevent and control Tuberculosis disease. Early identification and timely reporting of Tuberculosis disease is essential in order to minimize the impact on the community and protect the public's health. Testing those at highest risk for Tuberculosis infection is also important to identify and treat infected individuals before they develop the disease. The Tuberculosis (TB) Program provides: Screening for TB, follow-up on active cases and contact investigation. Administration and interpretation of the TB skin test."}
{"text": "06 Jan Happy Birthday Blog \u2013 Zora Neale Hurston Continuing our coverage of badass women throughout history, we have our first blog of 2020. Today, we\u2019re celebrating the birthday of American anthropologist, folklorist, and writer Zora Neale Hurston. Born in Notasulga, Alabama on January 7, 1891, Hurston went on to become a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. She wrote about the Black experience in America and her experiences as a woman of color. Her most famous book is Their Eyes Were Watching God published in 1937. I found this fascinating video from the Kansas City Public Library featuring an imagined conversation with Zora if you fancy learning more. Join us again soon for our next Happy Birthday Blog!"}
{"text": "May the forest be with you: GEDI moves toward launch to space station May 12, 2018 GEDI (pronounced like 'Jedi,' of Star Wars fame) is a first-of-its-kind laser instrument designed to map the world's forests in 3-D from space. These measurements will help fill in critical gaps in scientists' understanding of how much carbon is stored in the world's forests, the potential for ecosystems to absorb rising concentrations of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, and the impact of forest changes on biodiversity. Leave a comment"}
{"text": "Go Back to Top Definition of silver silver - adj. having the white lustrous sheen of silver; made from or largely consisting of silver; expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver; noun coins made of silver; a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography; silverware eating utensils; a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition; a light shade of grey; verb turn silver; make silver in color; coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam. Silver on: Dictionary Google Wikipedia YouTube"}
{"text": "Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote the \u201cProphesies of Merlin,\u201d the History of the Kings of Britain, and \u201cThe Life of Merlin.\u201d \u201cThe Prophesies of Merlin\u201d was distributed before it was incorporated into the History of the Kings of Britain. A copy of the History was in the monastery at Bec in Normandy in January 1138. \u201cThe Life of Merlin\u201d is the last work Geoffrey wrote. I recommend the following edition of the History. Geoffrey of Monmouth: the History of the Kings of Britain. Latin text edited by Michael D. Reeve. Translated by Neil Wright. 2007, The Boydell Press, Woodbridge. ISBN 978-1-84383-441-0 I use the following online version of \u201cThe Life of Merlin.\u201d"}
{"text": "Some lunar landers could be designed to remain on the moon as shelters and living or work modules. The lander legs might be designed like jack-up oil rigs and retract to lower the module to the ground. It should be possible to let the landers have some sort of track vehicle movement capability so they could adjust their position to a building site close to the landing pad. Another way to move the landers into position could be with a tow chain fixed to an anchor. Then the landers would need have only built in rollers or wheels rather than mechanical power for-themselves. Of course the mechanical power units if built in to the landers could also be removable and when detached from the landers after moving the landers, be retasked as motors for work at the station- perhaps in manufacturing or extracting materials for building materials. |Central Copernicus Crater Peak- N.A.S.A. image|"}
{"text": "Chupacabra Science: How Evolution Made a Mythical Monster Parasites turn coyotes into \"goat suckers,\" scientists say. Flesh-and-blood chupacabras have allegedly been found as recently as June\u2014making the monsters eminently more accessible for study than, say, the Loch Ness monster or Bigfoot. (See \"Bigfoot Hoax: 'Body' Is Rubber Suit.\") In almost all these cases, the monsters have turned out to be coyotes suffering from very severe cases of mange, a painful, potentially fatal skin disease that can cause the animals' hair to fall out and skin to shrivel, among other symptoms. (Related: \"'Balding' Bears: Mangy Mystery in Florida.\") For some scientists, this explanation for supposed chupacabras is sufficient. \"I don't think we need to look any further or to think that there's yet some other explanation for these observations,\" said Barry OConnor, a"}
{"text": "Water Works ParkWater Treatment Facility Water Works Park has been a source of pride for southeast Michigan since 1879. It served as the first branch of the Detroit Public Library and as an architectural marvel, with a minaret-like stone tower that rose 185 feet in the air. Now that it is home to GLWA\u2019s newest water treatment plant, the park will continue to be a source of high-quality drinking water for years to come. The plant can produce up to 240 million gallons of water of unquestionable quality per day and is the largest plant in Michigan to use ozone, a disinfectant more potent than chlorine."}
{"text": "Regret is painful. When you regret your choices or actions you will feel regret, guilt or sorrow. You blame yourself that you could have done things differently. Regret can help you to change your behaviour in the future. But it can also make you anxious, defeated and hopeless. Articles about the topic of regret: - To open ourselves to the possibility of making mistakes and regretting them in order to learn from experience. From article: Regret can seriously damage your mental health \u2013 here\u2019s how to leave it behind. - How to overcome serious regrets - Lost opportunities equal new beginnings is from the article How to deal with regret and really live - How to Make Regret Work for You"}
{"text": "Yes, even healthy food options can make us tired. Although the potassium found in bananas is actually a source of pure energy, this healthy fruit also contains L-tryptophan, a well-known amino acid that is transformed into 5-HTP, a.k.a. oxitriptan in the brain. How can this amino acid affect our energy? Well\u2026 in the brain, oxitriptan is converted into two hormones: serotonin and melatonin. And while serotonin can improve mood, the latter, melatonin is responsible for regulating our internal clocks, making us sleepy after eating bananas. You can banish fatigue by pairing bananas with nuts or Greek yogurt."}
{"text": "Embryo Transfer: An embryo is a multicellular diploid eukaryote in its earliest stage of development, from the time of the first cell on until birth hatching, or germination. In humans, it is called an embryo until about eight weeks after fertilization (i.e. ten weeks after the last menstrual period or LMP), and from then it is instead called a fetus. The development of the embryo is called embryogenesis. In organisms that reproduce sexually, once a sperm fertilizes an egg cell, the result is a cell called the zygote, which possesses half the DNA of each of its two parents.In plants, animals, and some protists, the zygote will begin to divide by mitosis to produce a multicellular organism. The result of this process is an embryo."}
{"text": "Solar Soil Sensor Add this soil moisture sensor to your indoor potted plants to let you know when to water them. This checks the moisture level and either blinks an LED or 'chirps' to remind you to water the plant. It is solar powered, so will never need batteries! It uses an ultra-capacitor to store the solar energy, so will work even if left uncharged for a long time. But it will need to be left in sun to recharge \u2013 on a sunny windowsill will work perfectly! You can switch off the bleep (in case it starts bleeping at 3am...). It flashes an LED too. You can set the moisture level for activation as well. It was designed as a fun and interactive way introduce solar power and improve soldering skills. This kit includes: Full construction details (including PCB design, firmware and instructions) are available here: We also wrote a blog post on the design of this unit here. We Also Recommend"}
{"text": "Tanach in Context Students in Miss Kramer\u2019s freshman and junior Navi classes last week created a timeline that combines Jewish history and secular world history. The goal was to give historical context to our people\u2019s history, demonstrating events like: the Ramban lived before the printing press, Abraham Lincoln was born one year earlier than Rabbi Yisrael Salanter (the founder of the Mussar Movement) and Shakespeare lived while the Turks ruled over Israel. The freshman class focused on the timeline the events around the Purim story, while the juniors focused on the timeline of the order of the Kings and the Naviim. The classes were able to see Jewish events in the context of other well known historical events."}
{"text": "Sticking with a consistent sleep routine\u2014a regular bedtime, and a regular wake time\u2014strengthens your body\u2019s circadian rhythms and the biological cues (like melatonin release) that help you fall asleep, according to Reader\u2019s Digest. If you slept poorly the night before, you may want to slide into bed ahead of schedule. But this can actually make sleeplessness worse. People with insomnia frequently have irregular sleep-wake cycles. Hitting the sack unusually early may garner you some \u201cextra\u201d sleep in the early part of the night, but you\u2019re likely to wake up earlier than normal, throwing your sleep routine even more off-kilter. Aim to have your bedtime deviate by no more than 30 minutes from one night to the next."}
{"text": "Maps That Teach Rug Show your students the world with this colorful rug. Start your students off early with basic world geography, this map features all five continents, seven oceans, major rivers, mountains and corresponding animals to continents. This rug also includes a teaching manual. Old Browser Detected We have detected you are using a browser that is not supported by this site. You may continue to browse, however, you may notice some performance issues with the site. For a complete experience, please upgrade to one of the following browsers: Unless asked specificly to view this box, you can disregard everything in here."}
{"text": "Bitcoin (BTC) is an innovative payment network and a new kind of money. It is the first decentralized digital currency, as the system works without a central bank or single administrator. The network is peer-to-peer and transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary. Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone can take part. Through many of its unique properties, Bitcoin allows exciting uses that could not be covered by any previous payment system. Bitcoins are created as a reward for a process known as mining. They can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services."}
{"text": "Bichitr was an important court painter active during the rein of Akbar the Great\u2019s son, Jahangir (who ruled from 1605 to 1627), as well as Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal. Bichitr was a skilled miniature painter who was possibly raised by the court, which is where he got his early education. He was interested in European painting and some of his work blends Indian landscapes with European perspective techniques. In his miniature painting, Jahangir Preferring a Sufi to Kings (c. 1625), Bichitr included a small self-portrait among a group of other portraits of important figures such as Ottoman rulers and even King James I of England, which Bichitr likely copied from another portrait. The self-portrait shows the artist holding a small painting of himself, resulting in a painting within a painting. Bichitr bows respectfully to Jahangir, the Mughal ruler."}
{"text": "6. scrotum: keeps the testicles outside the body at a lower body temperature. (1 or 2 degrees) better for sperm production and survival 7. penis: this is meant for sex, it has this shape to be able to deliver the sperm cells as far into the female body as possible. 8. bladder: stores urine that has come from the kidneys 9. urethra: moves urine and semen out of the body 10. glans: the sensitive part of the penis 11. foreskin: this covers and protects the glans"}
{"text": "You must be logged in and verified to contact the designer. Ring of DNA (desoxyribonucleic acid). The ring was made by assembling identical models of DNA into a ring, adding bonds to connect the ring and molecular dynamics simulation to minimize the energy. The original, a model of a piece of DNA as determined by x-ray crystallography (RCSB ID: 1DN9). Programs used are Yasara and Blender."}
{"text": "Apply Formatting to multiple objects in PowerPoint - Select all the items. - Apply the new formatting (for example, change the color of the object, or resize) to one of the selected items. Any formatting changes will be applied to all the objects selected. For more PowerPoint techniques see our PowerPoint Classes"}
{"text": "The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently announced the addition of a single-factor authentication into its list of bad practices. Although it is a risky cybersecurity practice as it lacks two-factor authentication and hence, it is regarded as low-security overall. As explained by CISA, \u201cSingle-factor authentication is a common low-security method of authentication. It only requires matching one factor\u2014such as a password\u2014to a username to gain access to a system.\u201d Businesses across different sectors have been urged to review CISA\u2019s Bad Practices list. This way, they can take necessary steps to address any security weaknesses within their systems. For more such updates follow us on Google News ITsecuritywire News."}
{"text": "Previously, the Iranians had outnumbered the Iraqis on the battlefield, but Iraq expanded their military draft (pursuing a policy of total war), and by 1984, the armies were equal in size. By 1986, Iraq had twice as many soldiers as Iran. By 1988, Iraq would have 1 million soldiers, giving it the fourth largest army in the world. Some of their equipment, such as tanks, outnumbered the Iranians\u2019 by at least five to one. Iranian commanders, however, remained more tactically skilled."}
{"text": "| || | Sir Benjamin Simpson Sculptured pillar and sculptured slabs in the grounds of the Bihar Museum. Shelfmark: Photo 1003/(202), Item number: 1003202 Photograph of some sculptures in the grounds of the Bihar museum taken by Sir Benjamin Simpson in the 1870s. The photograph is part of the Archaeological Survey of India Collections: Indian Museum Series. The sculptures are set in niches and are identified as Aditya, Vishnu and Nagas although they are difficult to make out in this photograph. A note written by Bloch concerning the Bihar museum states that, \"The sculptures photographed while exhibited in the Bihar Museum were collected from various places in Bihar, and are now in the Indian Museum. A paper by Mr Broadley, dealing with this collection, was published in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, vol. XLI, part I, 1872, pp. 209-311.\""}
{"text": "CreatED by Crayola helps educators and families create-to-learn at-home. Families can use free video learning activities (also available in Spanish) to create colorful memories. They can also explore new skills in art, math, reading and science, while teachers can access parent hand-outs and thousands of art-infused lesson plans. They can easily adapt those to virtual environments! Creative Lesson Plans, Animated Video Lessons (Parent and Student-friendly), Parent Hand-outs, Free Weekly At-Home Learning Webinars (for Parents AND Teachers)!"}
{"text": "Roberts Settlement remains fixture in Hamilton County Free Black people were some of the first to settle the wilderness of Hamilton County in 1835.Escaping the growing risk of enslavement down South, three men set off on a journey to establish a new home. Some parts remain today. Several of the founders are laid to rest on this land known as Roberts Settlement. When they came here in the 1830s, all of this area was the wilderness, but descendants say their bravery helped turn this place into a home that would eventually grow into a community of several hundred. The Roberts Settlement church meeting house hasn\u2019t changed much since the mid-1800s, so it gives you a literal look at some of the history developed here."}
{"text": "Electrolytic conductance can be measured experimentally in a number of ways. The most common method is to measure the electrical current through a solution of electrolyte using an ammeter. This is usually done by placing two electrodes in the electrolyte solution and applying a voltage across them. The current is then measured and the electrolytic conductance is calculated from the ratio of the applied voltage and the measured current. Other methods of measuring electrolytic conductance include impedance spectroscopy, conductivity cells, and potentiometric measurements."}
{"text": "1. Look through the attached examples of rules of composition\u2014light vs dark, rule of thirds, shot angle, patterns and shapes and zoom. 2. Choose one of these rules to explore today. 3. Take a photo that explores your chosen rule. For example, take a photo of repeating tiles along a wall for apply the 'shapes and patterns rule'. 4. Use the microphone or caption tool to describe how your photograph applies this rule of composition."}
{"text": "With that yearly spook-fest called Halloween nearly upon us, it seems appropriate to talk about owls, which have long been associated with all things spooky, along with spiders, black cats, witches and goblins. But rather than run in fright from the idea of an owl at night, I suggest we should all take a moment to be inspired by their unique abilities and all we can learn from them. Owl physiology can give us insights not only into our vision and hearing, but also into the technology of silent flight. Take a look at this week\u2019s special post, What Owls Can Teach Us About Hearing, Sight, and Silent Flight. Stay safe this Halloween season! And don\u2019t forget at LSH we help fund services to restore the gifts of sight and hearing in the 12 California Counties we serve. If you or someone you know needs our help, call LSH at 1-800-647-6638 or visit How to Qualify at LSHF.org"}
{"text": "U.S. v. Lopez Viewing Guide Access our Homework Help video on the Supreme Court case of U.S. v. Lopez (1995) and use our viewing guide below to follow along! Overview: Can the federal government ban guns in school zones, or is it a state power? The Supreme Court addressed this question in the case U.S. v. Lopez (1995). - What did the Gun Free Zones Act of 1990 ban? - What part of the Constitution did Congress cite as giving it the authority to pass the Gun Free Zones Act of 1990? - Why was Alfonso Lopez arrested? - In your own words summarize the argument of Lopez\u2019s lawyers. - In your own words, summarize the argument of the government\u2019s lawyers. - Who did the Supreme Court rule in favor of? - What is federalism? - How does the principle of federalism relate to the Lopez case?"}
{"text": "The Rule of 72 is a simpliy a method how calculating an investment doubling time. It is used in finance and economics for estimating the total no. of years it would take to double your investment using given interest rate. This rule is also used to estimate the annual interest rate needed to double your investment in a paricular no. of years. Formula to calculate Rule of 72: To find no. of years to double investment: T = 72/R To find rate of interest to double investment: R = 72/T"}
{"text": "Though Lanling County of Shandong province, China, has 1.46 million people, not one has contracted Covid-19. This is despite the fact that more than 10,000 farm workers from Lanling sell their crops, primarily garlic and ginger, in Wuhan, the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic. Most went home for the Chinese New Year, the Spring Festival, yet they did not bring the coronavirus with them. What sets the people of Lanling apart from those in Wuhan is that the former grow garlic and ingest large quantities of it on a daily basis. Garlic, which has long been recognized as a strong antiviral, keeps the immune systems of the people of Lanling strong and healthy, able to ward off Covid-19. So, don\u2019t be afraid of garlic\u2019s odor and taste. Eat more every day. It could save your life."}
{"text": "The Coldest Day In Wyoming History The coldest recorded temperature ever in the Cowboy State was February 9, 1933. Are you happy to say you were not around yet? At the Riverside Ranger Station in Yellowstone National Park, it dipped \u2013 I\u2019m sorry, it plunged \u2013 down to -66. Actually, that day broke a number of cold records in the area. -66 was also a record established at West Yellowstone, and -63 in Moran, Wyoming. Established for tourism, the town Northwest of Jackson still serves as one of the main fee collection entrances to Grand Teton National Park. Moran\u2019s elevation isn\u2019t that high, at 6,749 feet, but Wikipedia says Moran is \u201cknown as the state's coldest continually inhabited place.\u201d Get our free mobile app KEEP READING: Get answers to 51 of the most frequently asked weather questions..."}
{"text": "A thorough review of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. A thorough review of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This inservice includes information on the two types of MRSA; how the bacteria is transferred; the symptoms, care, and treatment of MRSA; how to prevent its spread\u2026and much, much more! - List the two major types of MRSA and explain the difference between them. - List the main signs and symptoms of MRSA. - Describe the five major ways in which you can prevent MRSA from spreading in a healthcare setting. - Describe the risk factors of both types of MRSA and the people they most affect. - Describe the five measures that must be taken when caring for a client with MRSA."}
{"text": "Gelatin printing is a form of monoprinting in which a gelatin slab is used as a printing plate along with acrylic paints or water-soluble inks to create images. Unlike many other printing methods, very little pressure is required to make monoprints using this technique. Utilize simple mark-making tools, stencils, rubber stamps, and masks to produce a variety of monotype prints using a Gelli plate. Create greeting cards, artist trading cards, frameable art, and more, and leave with your own printing plate! If you like printmaking or are curious about the medium, this class is for you. All supplies provided! Please wear appropriate clothes for an art studio (dress for mess!). Closed-toe shoes are recommended for all classes and required for wood, metal, stone, or other sculpture classes."}
{"text": "DESCRIPTIONGraphics::Primitive::Operation is the base class for operations. An operation is an action that is performed on a path such as a Fill or Fill. - Informs the canvas to not clear the current path when performing this operation. Also provides a hint to the driver. AUTHORCory Watson <[email protected]> COPYRIGHT & LICENSECopyright 2008-2010 by Cory G Watson. You can redistribute and/or modify this code under the same terms as Perl itself."}
{"text": "Malaria at a Glance Malaria is endemic to the poorest countries in the world, causing 300 to 500 million clinical cases and more than one million deaths each year. More than 90% of malaria deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa (approximately 3,000 deaths each day), and almost all the deaths are children younger than 5. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 15% of all disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) are lost to malaria. In highly endemic countries, malaria during pregnancy is a leading cause of low birth weight, one of the primary causes of neonatal mortality. Women living in endemic countries are four times more likely to have symptomatic malaria attacks when they are pregnant."}
{"text": "1 Perspectives on recovery and help The first priority for many parents of an autistic child or adult is to secure help and support. Some parents, and clinicians too, go further, seeing autism as something to be \u2018cured\u2019 or eradicated. An objection to this idea, from a neurodiversity perspective, is that autism should be seen as a difference, not as an illness or disability which needs \u2018curing\u2019. Even if aiming for a cure is seen as acceptable by some, since autistic children\u2019s communication, social and thinking skills start to diverge from the typical developmental pathway at an early stage, reversing these changes poses a big challenge."}
{"text": "Essential Concept 6: Linear vs Log-Linear Trend Models When the dependent variable changes at a constant amount with time, a linear trend model is used. The linear trend equation is given by When the dependent variable changes at a constant rate (grows exponentially), a log-linear trend model is used. The log-liner trend equation is given by ln A limitation of trend models is that by nature they tend to exhibit serial correlation in errors, due to which they are not useful. The Durban-Watson statistic is used to test for serial correlation. If this statistic differs significantly from 2, then we can conclude the presence of serial correlation in errors. To overcome this problem, we use autoregressive time series (AR) models."}
{"text": "The Blessingway was a ceremony held by the Navajo to ensure that a person would live long and well. It was usually performed when a person reached a milestone in his or her life. For instance, a Blessingway might be held to celebrate a marriage, a birth, or a girl\u2019s initiation into womanhood. During the Blessingway, singers told of the beginning of the Navajo world and of the struggles of First Man and First Woman. These legendary figures had a baby named Changing Woman. The Navajo believed that they were created by Changing Woman from shavings of her own skin."}
{"text": "Elementary School Resource: STEM Gingerbread House Activity This four minute video from History.com\u2019s archives focuses on the Christmas tradition of creating gingerbread houses. It can be used in the classroom to teach tradition or could be turned into a STEM activity as students create their own houses. Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.3.TCC.4, SS.3.MOV.5.b, SS.E.1 Be sure to check out our Educational Resources, featuring thousands of activities, lesson plans, constructed-response questions, rubrics, teacher resources, multimedia, and more!"}
{"text": "Five Innovations in Cell-Based Therapy Human stem cells have been successfully used as treatments for blood cancers for decades, but translating the promise of cell-based treatments for solid tumors or other diseases has been a slow endeavor. This is because of the scientific challenges and clinical impracticalities associated with turning human cells into treatments. Cell-based therapies today use blood stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells (adult pluripotent stem cells found in many different tissues), human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and immune cells such as T cells or natural killer cells, among others. Download this listicle to learn about five recent advances in cell-based therapies including: - Off-the-shelf chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy - Engineered T-cell receptor therapy - Mesenchymal stem cell therapies"}
{"text": "Wind Zones in the United States To complete the worksheet on the back of this page, refer to the tornado and wind zone maps on pages 3 and 6 (Figures I.1 and I.2). Using the map on page 3, note how many tornadoes were recorded per 1,000 square miles for the area where you live. Find the row on the worksheet that matches that number. Next, look at the map on page 6 and note the wind zone (I, II, III, or IV) in which you live. Find the matching column on the worksheet. Finally, find the box inside the worksheet that lines up with both the number of tornadoes per 1,000 square miles in your area and your wind zone. The color of that box tells you the level of your risk from extreme winds and helps you decide whether to build a shelter."}
{"text": "Oasis de los Osos is part of the Colorado Desert and has many of the plants and animals typically found in the surrounding areas. However, the presence of the perennial creek, Lambs Creek, adds a different dimension, an oasis, to the desert landscape. The access to permanent water allows plant and animal species not normally found in the desert to survive and even at times flourish. It is this mixture of desert and riparian elements that make Oasis de los Osos a unique area for research and education. Here are just a few of the biological and geological sights that await your visit to Los Osos."}
{"text": "Cough Etiquette Questions & Answers Colds and flu have the ability to spread easily via the transmission of the germs through the air, carried on droplets. If dispersal of these droplets can be prevented then infection transmission can be reduced. Cough etiquette can help to contain infectious respiratory droplets at the source. Polio awareness in Western Highlands Province The outbreak of polio in the country recently had prompted health authorities in many of the provinces to be pro-active and conduct awareness on the spread of the virus and how to prevent it. Following the discovery of the virus in Morobe Province in late June, health authorities in provinces have carried out various awareness programs to educate their people on what they needed to do to avoid catching the virus."}
{"text": "- About us - Food & AgTech - Rural Estates - Hart Homes - News & insights - Contact us By using integrated farming systems, such as recycling manure into organic fertilisers to replenish soils, means more than 80% of our animal feed is grown without the use of artificial fertilisers. We use conservation tillage to grow crops more sustainably and stop soil carbon escaping into the atmosphere. Our fields are planted year-round to help protect soils from erosion and recover nitrogen, an essential nutrient for growing, from the atmosphere. These initiatives have resulted in an increase of soil carbon \u2013 an indicator of its health and quality \u2013 averaging 3%, almost double the UK average for cultivated soils."}
{"text": "That's Gross Science Lab 26 super-gross experiments! That's Gross Science Lab set range from making smelly bubbles to fake boogers. A realistic mini toilet bowl acts as the mixing station for experimentation, with swirling action and real flushing sounds. Not only are the experiments amusing, but kids can learn more about the related scientific principals in the provided experiment journal. This is one the Kids will clamour for! Chemistry has never been this gross, or fun! The lab journal is packed with more than 20 experiments\u2014including stinky bubbles, fake boogers, maggot-shaped squishies, and more\u2014the gross-out joy will last for hours! Explore the disgusting side of science while learning about chemical reactions, polymers, diffusion, gas expansion and more!"}
{"text": "Native to Australia, the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) is a cat-sized marsupial, with thick fur, long bushy tail, a pointed snout and long claws. Possums are nocturnal tree-dwellers. They shelter in dark hollows during the day and emerge soon after dusk to begin feeding, mainly on plant material. Using this item Department of Conservation This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder. Add new comment"}
{"text": "Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sweden National Football Team 2018) The number of times the team won the FIFA Confederations Cup. Held every four years, the tournament brings together eight teams: the six continental champions (winners of the AFC, CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA), the World Cup champion, and the team representing the host country. FIFA Confederations Cup titles won: is this important to you?"}
{"text": "A truck (North American and Australian English) or lorry (British and Commonwealth English) is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile. Commercial trucks can be very large and powerful, and may be configured to mount specialized equipment, such as in the case of fire trucks and concrete mixers and suction excavators. Modern trucks are powered by either gasoline or diesel engines, with diesel dominance in commercial applications. In the European Union vehicles with a gross combination mass of less than 3,500 kilograms (7,716 lb) are known as light commercial vehicles and those over as large goods vehicles. \u5728\u7dda\u4e0a\u514d\u8cbb\u73a9Truck Puzzle App(iOS\u3001Android\u3001Windows)"}
{"text": "- Item Type > Teaching Activity (x) - Tag > Group Work (x) - Tag > Lessons in Looking (x) - Tag > Making Connections (x) - Tag > Using Political Cartoons (x) We found 1 items that match your search Who Fought for the Confederacy? In this activity students compare and contrast a political cartoon and a letter to the editor from 1862 that describe ordinary soldiers who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Item Type: Teaching Activity Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)"}
{"text": "Identify one peer-reviewed article from a nursing journal focused on the health needs of one of the following populations in the United States: - Children and adolescents Step 2: Read the article. Critically read the article. While you read, note the audience targeted by the article, the purpose of the article, how evidence is incorporated into the nursing implications, the major ideas of the article, whether the article makes sense, whether the conclusions are logical, and so on. Step 3: Summarize the article and propose a population-based intervention Summarize the article, including the audience and purpose of the article, as well as the implications for population-based nursing. Based on the information in the article, propose one population-focused intervention. Make sure that you use APA format to properly cite the article."}
{"text": "From Jason and The Argonauts to the ANZACS at Gallipoli. The Story of the Greek island of Lemnos Who, when in light the final dawn is breaking, still faithful, though the world\u2019s regard shall cease, will honour, splendid in triumphant waking, the souls of women, lonely here at peace. \u2014Nurse Vera Britain, May 11, 1917 Written after visiting the graves on Lemnos of the Canadian nurses Sister Munro and Matron Jaggard, who died in service on Lemnos caring for the sick and wounded from Gallipoli. The King of the ancient Gods, Zeus, instructed Hephaestus, the Patron God of Lemnos, to fashion a woman from clay. This first woman was named Pandora, and when on opening her jewellery box she unleashed 10,000 woes on men, only hope was left behind. There are no reviews yet."}
{"text": "- Additional Crew Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick (1851); Typee (1846), a romanticized account of his experiences in Polynesia; and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella. Although his reputation was not high at the time of his death, the 1919 centennial of his birth was the starting point of a Melville revival, and Moby-Dick grew to be considered one of the great American novels. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content"}
{"text": "Ash class have been learning about Holy week. We started by thinking about Jesus\u2019s journey into Jerusalem \u2013 Palm Sunday. We found out that Jesus chose to arrive on a donkey, a very lowly animal. Jesus was very well known in the area, the crowds were pleased to see him and welcomed him shouting, \u201cHosanna in the Heighest, welcome King\u201d. In class we made palm branches and welcomed Jesus. Next we thought about the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples. They had gathered in the upper room to celebrate the Jewish festival of Passover. Jesus used bread and wine to help his disciples understand how to remember him."}
{"text": "2021 Volume E104.D Issue 1 Pages 2-11 Fake media has been spreading due to remarkable advances in media processing and machine leaning technologies, causing serious problems in society. We are conducting a research project called Media Clone aimed at developing methods for protecting people from fake but skillfully fabricated replicas of real media called media clones. Such media can be created from fake information about a specific person. Our goal is to develop a trusted communication system that can defend against attacks of media clones. This paper describes some research results of the Media Clone project, in particular, various methods for protecting personal information against generating fake information. We focus on 1) fake information generation in the physical world, 2) anonymization and abstraction in the cyber world, and 3) modeling of media clone attacks."}
{"text": "\"Sociology is a form of social inquiry that takes wide-ranging forms. It is defined by the study of the relations between the different parts of society. Sociology is the social science devoted to the study of modern society.\" Excerpted from Delanty, Gerard. 2007. Sociology. In: Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology. Ritzer, George (ed). Malden: Blackwell."}
{"text": "In probability theory and statistics, variance is the expectation of the squared deviation of a random variable from its mean. Informally, it measures how far a set of numbers is spread out from their average value. Variance has a central role in statistics, where some ideas that use it include descriptive statistics, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, and Monte Carlo sampling. Variance is an important tool in the sciences, where statistical analysis of data is common. The variance is the square of the standard deviation, the second central moment of a distribution, and the covariance of the random variable with itself."}
{"text": "Traumatic Brain Injury Resources Do2Learn provides information on the characteristics and instructional strategies for children with Traumatic Brain Injuries. Traumatic Brain Injury. An acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, resulting in total or partial functional disability or psycho-social impairment, or both, that adversely affects a student\u2019s educational performance. Traumatic brain injury applies to open or closed head injuries resulting in impairments in one or more areas, such as cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgement; problem solving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech. Traumatic brain injury does not apply to brain injuries induced by birth trauma."}
{"text": "Baula is a mountain situated in the west of Iceland near Route 1, Bifr\u00f6st University and the craters of Gr\u00e1br\u00f3k. The mountain\u2019s reddish or orange hue is caused by its rhyolite rock composition. Geologically, the mountain is a laccolith, a type of igneous intrusion. It was formed 3.4 million years ago. Baula is characterized by its almost perfect cone. Nearby is Baula\u2019s \u201clittle sister,\u201d a mountain called Litla-Baula, where rare columns of rhyolite are found. Together, Baula and Litla-Baula have often been described as Iceland\u2019s most beautiful pair of mountains."}
{"text": "Summer heat waves have become more frequent and increasingly intense over the past 20 years. In a normal year, about 175 Americans are killed by extreme heat. Among natural disasters, only extreme cold, not hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or earthquakes, takes a greater toll. Based on international protocols, Extreme Heat Survival focuses on what people can do before, during and after a heat wave to protect themselves and their property. Also included in each guide are smartphone QR codes that link to the websites of various emergency services agencies."}
{"text": "Amazing colors of the Northern Lights The Sami people living in northern Europe believe that the Northern Lights are the fireworks that the tails sweep over the snow when the fire foxes pass by; in Greek legend, the goddess of the dawn, Aurora, rules the Northern Lights, and she represents the sun before the rising sun. A touch of dawn, full of hope and hope\u2026 Many people believe that encountering the Northern Lights indicates that luck is coming, and the shock of witnessing the Aurora is also a rare joyful experience in life. Northern Europe is an ideal destination for viewing aurora in the world. It is an indispensable activity experience to find the Aurora in the winter. Now you have another choice \u2013 lying in the unique Arctic glass house, as if you are in a Nordic fairy tale, how wonderful!"}
{"text": "Discussion Question: There are multiple issues to consider in caring for someone with Diabetes II. Your course textbook lists these as: - Race and Ethnic Group - Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure From this group, select two specific issues and explain the importance of that variable in the treatment of diabetes. Explain how a provider needs to approach the patient and how these considerations would influence the selection of agents for the treatment of diabetes and related complications. Word Limit: Minimum 300 words each with a reference for each. Course: NSG6005 Pharmacology School: South University"}
{"text": "Despite having been present in Uganda for over a century, Maragoli people are not recognized in the Ugandan constitution. They have been at risk of statelessness since 2015, when the National Identification and Registration Authority issued identification cards only to recognized \u201ctribes\u201d. Without identification cards, the Maragoli are unable to access education, healthcare, financial services, and legal documentation. Furthermore, the Maragoli people have been subject to extensive human rights abuses on account of evictions pursued by three multinational agribusiness companies since 2017. Over 35,000 people have been displaced from the Kiryandongo District of Uganda, many of them members of the Maragoli community. Maragoli are especially vulnerable to these evictions due to their lack of legal identification, which makes it difficult to prove ownership of land and pursue legal recourse."}
{"text": "What Supplements Can Help With Low Egg Quality? Concerned about your egg health? Wondering what you can be doing to improve egg quality? We\u2019ve got you covered. Quality and quantity are the two defining characteristics of egg health. To determine fertility, experts need to find out how many eggs the ovaries contain, and most importantly, the quality of the eggs. While egg quantity can\u2019t be changed, research suggests that egg quality has the potential to be improved. Difference between egg quality and egg quantity There are two things experts look at to determine fertility in women: quality and quantity. At birth, the ovary contains around one to two million egg cells, and no more will ever be created. We\u2019re born with all the eggs we will ever have, and the number of eggs in the ovary starts to decline until menopause. This refers to a woman\u2019s egg quantity."}
{"text": ".com, the inventors of this new way of gauging hot and cold: The Exclusive AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature is an index that describes what the temperature really feels like. It is a unique composite of the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation and elevation on the human body--everything that affects how warm or cold a person feels. Temperature by itself gives only part of the picture. Other measures, like the Wind Chill or Heat Index, include temperature and only one additional element like wind speed or humidity and many are designed to measure effects on an inanimate object or an unclothed person. None of them tell what it really feels like to an appropriately dressed person. Only The RealFeel Temperature includes everything that affects how warm or cold a person feels."}
{"text": "The internal carotid artery is a branch of the common carotid artery. Aorta \u2192 Brachiocephalic (only on right) \u2192 Common Carotid \u2192 Internal Carotid The ophthalmic artery is the first branch of the internal carotid artery. The internal carotid artery will connect to the posterior communicating artery before bifurcating into the anterior cerebral artery (ACA) and the middle cerebral artery (MCA). CAUSES OF INJURY CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF INJURY Page updated: 06.20.2016"}
{"text": "This book describes the essential facts of pike behaviour and biology and gives new angles and original ideas for the keen and enquiring pike angler. Mike Ladle brings his scientific training to bear on Pike angling and the habits and ecology of Pike. Jerome Masters, another fishery scientist, spent four years tagging and tracking Pike. Illustrated with many angling anecdotes and with an emphasis on lure fishing in Southern rivers and chalkstreams. Chapters include: Choosing a pitch, Getting to know your fish, What Pike like, Where to catch a big one (or a small one), It\u2019s a Pike\u2019s life, Red in tooth and fin, Grub up, Movements and migrations, Treat \u2018em or eat \u2018em, Tales of Pike fishing. Very interesting book for anyone who is into the \u201dbackground\u201d of Pike fishing"}
{"text": "In the traditional design process, computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) tools are used sequentially. The designer creates the geometry in CAD and verifies it using CAE.With the simulation driven design approach, CAD and CAE are deployed in parallel. CAE, using intelligent technology, automatically determines the optimum geometric configuration, allowing engineers to reach the best performing design, faster. The simulation driven design approach utilizes freeform and other optimization methods to generate more mature design solutions much earlier than in a traditional development process. This allows engineers to create products which are optimized for mass and weight targets at a stage when the cost of change is at its lowest and the potential impact at its highest."}
{"text": "Introducing the C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez Experience The C\u00e9sar E. Ch\u00e1vez Experience was created to provide educational experiences for students. It has been designed to provide an understanding of the plight of the migrant worker and Ch\u00e1vez fight for them. The experience currently has three simulations for students to dig into the Migrant Workers Rights Movement. - Town Hall Simulation - Primary Source Analysis - Boycott Simulation New experiences and resources will be added as they are designed and vetted."}
{"text": "New Story Map Highlights How NOAA Scientists are Preparing to Assess Marine Mammals During Oil Spills Sea lions, seals, dolphins, and whales are some of the marine mammals at risk of oil spills and marine pollution. To prepare for future disasters, NOAA\u2019s marine mammal and oil spill experts worked together to publish \"Guidelines for Assessing Exposure and Impacts of Oil Spills on Marine Mammals.\" The guidance document is available online for free. Viewers can also explore some of the new information and science from the document in our latest story map. We\u2019re preparing for marine mammals today, so when oil spill disasters strike we will be even better prepared to respond on behalf of marine mammals. Last updated Tuesday, November 8, 2022 1:46pm PST"}
{"text": "Squash is a family of plants that comes in several different types. Winter varieties include butternut, acorn, delicata, pumpkin, hubbard, kabocha and spaghetti squashes. Zucchini and yellow squash \u2014 either with straight or crooked necks \u2014 are considered summer squashes. Squash is not usually eaten raw as is fruit, though zucchini and yellow summer squash can be. All types of squash are very nutritious and can be a healthy addition to your diet. Winter squashes are typically high in fiber, vitamin A and potassium, while summer squashes are rich in B vitamins and vitamin C"}
{"text": "Explore the relationship between the center and radius of a circle and the equation of the circle. Collect data and determine regression equations related to various combinations of data, and use the regression equations to make predictions. Before the Activity Students should have access to either TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus. During the Activity Provide each student with a printed copy of the attached document. After the Activity Review student results and, as a class, dicuss questions that appeared to be more challenging. Re-teach concepts as necessary."}
{"text": "There are some common signals that you might need your car\u2019s brakes serviced or repaired: Your brakes squeal when coming to a stop or while driving. Your brake warning light comes on. Your vehicle pulls to one side when when braking instead of stopping in a straight line. Your car pulsates to a stop when you use the brakes. You brakes grind continuously with a loud metallic sound. Your brake pedal is either \u201cmushy\u201d or too hard to press down. You must pump the brakes to get them to work right. One or more of your wheels are excessively hot after a short drive."}
{"text": "This book provides a summary of geodynamic results from Iceland that presently are found in a great number of scientific articles, but have not been collected before in a book. The ever increasing number of scientists interested in geology and geophysics of Iceland should find the book a \"must\" to gain knowledge about previous work and the status of knowledge about Iceland. 1. Introduction;- 2. Mantle plume - mid ocean ridge interaction in the North Atlantic;- 3. Tectonic framework;- 4. Crustal structure of Iceland;- 5. Volcano dynamics;- 6. The plate spreading deformation cycle;- 7. Breaking the crust: Seismicity and faulting;- 8. Glacial isostasy and sea level change in Iceland: Rapid vertical movements and changes in volcanic production rates;- 9. Iceland geodynamics - outlook."}
{"text": "Can you find a way to identify times tables after they have been shifted up or down? Imagine we have four bags containing a large number of 1s, 4s, 7s and 10s. What numbers can we make? Caroline and James pick sets of five numbers. Charlie tries to find three that add together to make a multiple of three. Can they stop him? Imagine we have four bags containing numbers from a sequence. What numbers can we make now? Here is a machine with four coloured lights. Can you develop a strategy to work out the rules controlling each light? A game for two people, or play online. Given a target number, say 23, and a range of numbers to choose from, say 1-4, players take it in turns to add to the running total to hit their target. An introduction to the notation and uses of modular arithmetic"}
{"text": "STEM Kits for Education Posted by John Marello on STEM Curriculum Lesson Kits from Profound 3D Project-based learning and 3D printing are pivotal avenues for teaching STEM subjects, engaging students on new levels, and preparing them for future careers. Profound 3D offers several 3D Printing STEM Kits, which support project-based learning in the classroom. Our STEM kits include the materials and instructions needed to engage students in project-based learning activities with your 3D printer. Some examples of our STEM kits: Demolition Derby Dash"}
{"text": "The washing machine is broken.German Translation: Die Waschmaschine ist kaputt.Listen to German Sentence: 1. the (nominative feminine singular) 2. the (accusative feminine singular) 3. the (plural form of definite article) 4. who 5. which 6. these Here: the (feminine definite article and plural form of der) |die Waschmaschine (Pl: Waschmaschinen)| 1. broken, defective 2. knackered, very tired Here: broken, defective Learn German and other languages online with our audio flashcard system and various exercises, such as multiple choice tests, writing exercises, games and listening exercises.Click here to Sign Up Free! Or sign up via Facebook with one click: Watch a short Intro by a real user!"}
{"text": "One of the major advantages of 3D printing is in the ability to reduce part count. I\u2019ve always felt that this advantage doesn\u2019t get the respect it deserves. It is hardly mentioned in the media and its implications and advantages seem to not be understood. Therefore here is my attempt at a hopefully convincing article on reducing part count through 3D printing. By reducing part count, we mean that a complex thing such as a rocket engine consists of a 100 parts when made with conventional manufacturing. When we redesign that rocket engine for 3D printing we can then perhaps reduce the total number of parts to three. NASA and other aerospace companies have already found this out by reducing parts from 115 to one or fewer."}
{"text": "\u201cDandruff\u201d is a common name describing flaking and itching of scalp, resulting in white flakes on the hair or clothing. Severe dandruff is referred to in the clinical establishment as seborrheic dermatitis. More than 50% of adults are afflicted, leading to direct, indirect, and intangible costs exceeding $20 billion USD in 2012. The anti-dandruff shampoo business alone is >$10 billion USD per year. Dandruff research is in the midst of a resurgence, reinvigorated by the discovery of the causal fungal species (Malassezia globosa and restricta) and recent availability of multiple complete Malassezia genomes."}
{"text": "NYC college creates state's first slavery history database NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 A City University of New York college says it has compiled the state's first slavery records index. The New York Slavery Index , created by CUNY's John Jay College of Criminal Justice, provides records dating from 1525 through the Civil War. WNBC-TV reports the database includes records, documents, narratives and other sources that identify individual enslaved people and their owners. Karol Mason, the college's president, says the index will mark a significant contribution to remembering the history of slavery in the United States. Visitors to the free public database can search 35,000 records related to New York state, including the names of the slave-owning senators and records of people who escaped slavery through the Underground Railroad. The database was developed by students and professors."}
{"text": "English 9 SWS- The basics of MLA documentation. Let\u2019s practice one together. Open this article. Find the author, title, website, date published, URL, date accessed. Now do this for the article you are reading for history. Finally, download Google Keep to your iPad. This will be a huge asset to for your research. AP Lang- Introduce the synthesis paper. What does it mean to \u201cinteract with the sources\u201d? Examine this classic prompt and strategize how you would approach the task."}
{"text": "Host a Teach-In for Earth Day Teach-ins are part of the soul of Earth Day: In 1970, teach-ins, lectures and discussions on subjects of public interest helped to educate and mobilize citizens of every background. They demanded that the government protect land, air, water and lives. This became the first Earth Day. By hosting your own Teach-in you can build and cultivate the same educational energy. Teach-ins around the world will spark change at the global scale \u2014 and educate a new generation of leaders. Are you an educator? Check out resources to enhance your environmental education programs in and out of the classroom!"}
{"text": "In the morning twilight the crescent Moon rises above the tomb of Cyrus in Pasargadae; a 2500-year old World Heritage Site in southern Iran. Note the surprising appearance of M44 or Beehive star cluster at the image\u2019s upper edge, while in a close conjunction with the Moon. Pasargadae was the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire, the capital of Cyrus the Great (600-530 BC) and also his last resting place. At the height of its power, the Achaemenid Empire encompassed spanned three continents, as far west as Libya to nearly all Middle East, and to Central Asia. Cyrus left an everlasting legacy on leadership as he respected the customs and religions of the lands he conquered. He attributed his success to \u201cDiversity in counsel, unity in command.\u201d"}
{"text": "What is AD/AM in Windows2003?1 4555 Post New ASD Lab Windows Threads Interview Questions Explain full-text indexing? What is the purpose of behaviour driven development (bdd) methodology in the real world? Explain model in codeigniter. What does the term 'dreaded for loop' means? Is wix really free? Why do android apps update so often? What do you mean by bio-media? What is artificial intelligence? What is ias? How it works? How messaging works in objective-c? Write a C++ program to generate 10 integer numbers between - 1000 and 1000, then store the summation of the odd positive numbers in variable call it sum_pos, then find the maximum digit in this variable regardless of its digits length. How do I make my hard drive faster? How to rename a column in the output of sql query? What is @dynamic and any place where it is used?"}
{"text": "Dual-Relationships and Boundaries Paper Write a 400 word paper based on your selected scenario in which you examine the concept of dual relationships. As part of your examination, address the following items: Identify ethical and unethical actions you could take.Define the concept of dual relationships. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. A close friend of yours is having difficulty with her teenage daughter. She knows you are a psychologist who specializes in adolescents. She asks if you would be willing to see her daughter for a few sessions to straighten her out."}
{"text": "Organic pollutants a threat to pink dolphins A recent study out of China found high levels of pollutants such as DDT in the Pearl River Estuary. The estuary is located in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, and is nearly 37 miles long and up to 30 miles wide. It is home to the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, sometimes called the Chinese pink dolphin, due to its white or pink coloring. In the past decade, these dolphins have seen a population decline of 60%, due in part to pollution of the waters they live in. The research team that conducted this study found polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT), hexachlorocyclohexane (HCHs), chlordanes (CHL) and hexachlorobenzene (HCB) present in the estuary. Levels of DDT were especially high, with levels of 845 to 179,000 ng/g wet weight."}
{"text": "Following the Reformation, Protestant and Puritan reformers in the 16th and 17th centuries also engaged in iconoclasm, believing religious imagery to be idolatrous and sinful. In either the year 726 or 730, Emperor Leo III banned all images of Christ that showed him in human form. The Iconoclasts argued that any image depicting God in human form either omits His divine nature or confuses it with His human nature. The Seventh Ecumenical Council (787) defended image veneration believing that to venerate an image is to venerate not its substance but the shared likeness. An icon of Christ affirms the reality of the human and the divine. In the year 843 icons and their veneration were restored on the first Sunday in Lent. This Sunday is referred to as the \"Sunday of Orthodoxy\"."}
{"text": "Morinda citrifolia, commonly called noni, has a long history as a medicinal plant and its use as a botanical dietary supplement has grown tremendously in recent years. This has prompted a concomitant increase in research on the phytochemical constituents and biological activity of noni. It has been reported for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, antihelminthic, analgesic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory and immune enhancing effects. This plant has also been popular as a source of red, yellow and purple dyes. In order to encapsulate the medicinal value and therapeutic effects of the noni fruit and to summarize scientific evidence that supports the traditional claims, a literature review and recent advances in noni research has been detailed."}
{"text": "The full name of the day commemorating the victims of theis \u201cYom Hashoah Ve-Hagevurah\u201d\u2014 in Hebrew literally translated as the \"Day of (remembrance of) the Holocaust and the Heroism.\" It is marked on the 27th day in the month of Nisan \u2014 a week after the end of the holiday and a week before (Memorial Day for Israel's fallen soldiers). It marks the anniversary of the . The date was selected in a resolution passed by Israel's Parliament, the Holocaust and Heorism Remembrance Day - was made formal in a law enacted by the on August 19, 1953; on March 4, 1959, the passed another law which determined that tribute to victims of the Holocaust and ghetto uprisings be paid in public observances., on April 12, 1951. Although the date was established by the government, it has become a day commemorated by Jewish communities and individuals worldwide. The day's official name -"}
{"text": "The poems in this book are the keen observations of a child. This is how his motherland reflects in his mind. It depicts the future of India, in the hands of its tiny tots. Our Nation is a bond of mankind, humanity, culture, tradition social belief and custom\u2019s, unity in diversity, secular and fraternity are its Nature. India experienced freedom after becoming an Independent Nation. India started its growth by framing princely states into a Union of states. Building up modern architecture, our first prime minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. After some days of free India our beloved Bapu passed away and told us that we the people are the new India\u2019s successor. Pt. Nehru says that developing India\u2019s eyes are the children of the Nation. Now we see what happens after the great leaders have left our motherland. Read more poetry books There are no reviews yet."}
{"text": "Yellow Dog Contract definition Yellow dog contracts, also known as yellow-dog clauses or ironclad oaths, are instances where employees agree, under the conditions of employment, not to enter into union relations or become a member of a union. They were used extensively until the 1930s as a means to stop organised union protests and offered a route for companies to pursue union organisers legally. However, it\u2019s key to note that since 1932, yellow-dog contracts are not enforceable following the passing of the Norris-LaGuardia Act (Section 3) in that year. The term \u2018yellow dog\u2019 began appearing in the 1920s as a metaphor for what any signee would reduce themselves too by signing away significant constitutional rights. Yellow-dog clauses can also refer to non-competition clauses that prevent employees from working for direct competitors and commercially harming their current employer."}
{"text": "Refers to instances where portions of text are found in 2 different places on the web. When the same content is found on multiple websites, it can cause ranking issues for one or all the websites, as Google does not want to show multiple websites in search results that have the exact same information. This type of duplicate content can occur because of can result from plagiarism, automated content scrapers, or lazy web design. Duplicate content can also be a problem within one website \u2014 if multiple versions of a page exists, Google may not understand which version to show in search results, and the pages are competing against each other. This can occur when new versions of pages are added without deleting or forwarding the old version, or through poor URL structures. Source: HSMAI CHDM Study Guide"}
{"text": "String to append Learning C programming at Codeforwin is simple and easy. The output filename is resolved to the full path. How to append data into a file? WriteLine \"Hello\" ; sw. The identifiers reserved for standard input, output, and error are not included. Relative path information is interpreted as relative to the current working directory. WriteLine \"This\" sw. However, the directory named temp on drive C must exist for the example to complete successfully."}
{"text": "A fully qualified domain name (FQDN), sometimes also referred to as an absolute domain name, is a domain name that specifies its exact location in the tree hierarchy of the Domain Name System (DNS) after registering a domain. It specifies all domain levels, including the top-level domain and the root zone. A fully qualified domain name is distinguished by its lack of ambiguity: it can only be interpreted one way. incorrectly configured FQDN can cause mail server malfunction and many other problems. 1.you need to edit /etc/hostname 1. you need to edit /etc/sysconfig/network 2. you need to use 'hostname -F' to setup the hostname -F, --file read host name or NIS domain name from given file hostname -F /etc/hostname 3. edit /etc/hosts to setup FQDN 127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain localhost wan_ip server1.anydomain.com server1"}
{"text": "On May 11, 1942, about 40 miles south of Ocracoke, a German submarine torpedoed and sank the British vessel HMS Bedfordshire. The 170-foot ship was one of 24 antisubmarine ships loaned to the United States by Winston Churchill. The entire crew of four officers and 33 crewmen drowned. U.S. Coast Guard officers found four of the bodies washed ashore three days later. The soldiers were buried on a plot of land next to a family\u2019s cemetery on land donated to Britain. The Coast Guard still maintains the grave sites and flies a British flag over the graves. Every year on the Friday closest to the May 11th anniversary of the sailors\u2019 deaths, there is a formal military ceremony with invited guest speakers to honor the British sailors. The adjacent village cemetery also provides an interesting look back into Ocracoke Island\u2019s past."}
{"text": "Jump to navigation Jump to search - (countable) An athlete is person involved in a sporting activity. - Synonyms: sportsperson, sportsman and sportswoman - The athlete gets ready for her race. - (countable) (US) A person who actively participates in physical sports, or a person who is highly skilled in sports. (Known in British English as a \"sportsperson\".) - (countable) A physically fit person."}
{"text": "According to UNHCR, there are 70,8 million refugees in the world today. The biggest refugee camp is in Bangladesh and houses the approximately 630,000 Rohingyas who are considered one of the most persecuted people. A people with no future, little hope and a life in limbo. In the \u201cUltimate Safari\u201d, Nadine Gordimer tells a story of a group of people that has to flee because of war and conflict. We have also heard about the people of West Sahara and their sufferings, being forced from their homes to live in refugee camps since the invasion of West Sahara by Morocco in 1975. Write a blogpost in which you summarize the impressions you are left with after working with both fact and fiction. What do you think the UN can do to solve/improve the situation for the refugees/the refugee challenge? What can the world do? \u201cThe Ultimate Safari\u201d by Nadine Gordimer"}
{"text": "Cedars of God About Lebanon Cedars The most beautiful cedar trees are those from Bcharri, many of which are estimated to be nearly 2,000 years old having reached a height of some 35 meters with trunks in the region of 14 meters around. There is no more beautiful site than to see these trees with their branches positioned outward with layers of snow as if in prayer! Cedars are among the last survivors of the immense forests that lay across Mount Lebanon in ancient times. The citizens of ancient Byblos, Tyre and Sidon used lebanon cedars to build houses and fashion masts for their ships. Salomon imported wood from here to build his temple in Jerusalem."}
{"text": "Tension headache or tension-type headache is the most common type of primary headache. Tension-type headache pain is often described as constant pressure as if the head were being squeezed in a vise. The pain can radiate from the lower back of the head, neck, eyes, or other muscle groups in the body and typically affects the head bilaterally. They usually occur for a duration longer than 30 minutes, typically four to six hours. The exact cause of tension headaches is well understood, but factors that can trigger or exacerbate tension headaches include stress, anxiety, poor posture, fatigue, and eye strain. Treatment options for tension headaches may include pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, and stress management techniques, such as relaxation exercises, biofeedback, or cognitive-behavioral therapy."}
{"text": "Exploring Our Wiring On Race And Social Change Are you completely free of any preconceived notions of the characteristics of groups of people, even groups you belong to? Few of us are. Maybe we all want a better country, but our ideas for building one differ greatly. And our ability to work as one people is hindered by our notions of who the \"other people\" are. Max Klau, a developmental psychologist, explores these concepts in his book Race and Social Change: A Quest, A Study, A Call to Action. The book centers on a \"separation\" exercise used at leadership conferences for young people. Max Klau visits with findings and a guide for the road ahead."}
{"text": "The Epic and Orality: The oldest extant copy of Homer\u2019s Iliad is from the 10th century CE, but there are recorded mentions of the poem as early as about the 5th century BCE. 20th century scholars have theorized that for much of its existence, the poem may well have been an oral work, not a written one. How might experiencing it as a sung or recited performance change our perception of the work? Place this order with us and get 18% discount now! to earn your discount enter this code: summer17 If you need assistance chat with us now by clicking the live chat button."}
{"text": "Filling Cups With Colored Salt |NAME||Filling Cups With Colored Salt| |DESCRIPTION||They rubbed colored chalk on salt so the salt would change its color. They filled the colored salt in transparent cups and decorated them with small umbrellas.| |MATERIALS||Salt, colored chalk, transparent cups, decorative umbrellas| |GOALS||The salt changed its color slowly, so they had to train their patience and they learned, that even if they don\u2019t see a result immediately, they should continue with their work. They learned to make decisions independently by choosing matching colors."}
{"text": "Examining Social Psychology Paper MUST be Plagiarism FREE, USE Citations and References In this assignment, you will demonstrate understanding of the field of social psychology as it applies to helping professions and management. Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you examine social psychology. Address the following items: \u2022Define social psychology. \u2022Discuss how social psychology can be applied to one of the helping professions (counseling, social work, education, law enforcement, and so on), organizational leadership, or management. \u2022Provide an example of how social research can benefit education, work, or personal life. Cite a minimum of 2 scholarly references. \"Is this question part of your assignment? We Can Help!\" \"Our Prices Start at $11.99. As Our First Client, Use Coupon Code GET15 to claim 15% Discount This Month!!\"Get Started"}
{"text": "New research and clinical work is showing that yoga is an effective treatment for chronic pain and those suffering from trauma. Read the original article here. Researchers found that 52 percent of the yoga participants no longer met the criteria for a PTSD diagnosis after treatment, compared with 29 percent of the control group. Their conclusion was that the yoga had helped the women tolerate physical and sensory experiences connected to the fear and helplessness of their trauma. Without treatment, such PTSD sufferers remain disconnected from physical sensations, and common daily actions or events can trigger or reignite their pain all over again. Instead of living in this vicious cycle, Adams said that patients can choose to accept the yoga experience and allow whatever physical response that arises. The reconnection of body and mind can be a powerful healing experience, he said."}
{"text": "Q: \"My husband said he's heard that eating mushrooms can be bad for you. It had something to do with a connection with fungal infections. I LOVE mushrooms and would be disappointed if this were the case. Are mushrooms a healthy choice?\"Claire A: We asked the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) to respond: \"Mushrooms are a fungi but the NZFSA is not aware of any association between mushrooms and human fungal infections. Commercially grown mushrooms that have been handled and stored correctly are safe to eat. Nutritionally, mushrooms are a healthy choice. They are low in energy and a good source of selected vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, niacin, potassium and selenium.\""}
{"text": "Knowledge of archetypes dates back at least to the time of Plato. In more recent time the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung developed the idea of archetypes as they relate to the human condition. According to Jung, archetypes contain psychological patterns found in life roles that we are all familiar with, such as the Mother, Child, King, and Servant, as well as universal events or situations, including Initiation or Death and Rebirth. Jung\u00eds concept was that \"there exists a second psychic system of a collective, universal, and impersonal nature that is identical in all individuals.\" This collective unconscious, he believed, was inherited rather than developed, and was composed mainly of archetypes.\u2020 . <![if !supportEmptyParas]> <![endif]>"}
{"text": "Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter (BLM) is a civil rights movement and activist network that originated from a hashtag campaign on social media in 2013. The #BlackLivesMatter campaign gained momentum online in the wake of a Florida jury finding George Zimmerman not guilty of the second-degree murder of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed Black high school student whom Zimmerman shot and killed. Zimmerman claimed self-defense, but many people saw his acquittal by a jury as racially biased. As a social movement, BLM has focused largely on the lack of accountability for state violence committed against Black Americans, particularly police violence. The movement has launched an activist network connected through social media that comprises individuals, local and regional groups, and international coalitions. While BLM...Read more"}
{"text": "Travelling from Earth to TRAPPIST-1 An animated journey from Earth to the TRAPPIST-1 system, passing the Moon on the way. The stars in the animation are accurately positioned, and the constellation of Aquarius (The Water Carrier), in which the system is located, appears to change as we fly through our nearby Universe. The tiny ultracool dwarf TRAPPIST-1 is so dim that it is invisible until we get quite close, when its seven orbiting planets can also be seen. The artist\u2019s impression in this video is based on the known physical parameters for the planets and stars seen, and uses a vast database of objects in the Universe. About the Video |Release date:||22 February 2017, 19:00| |Frame rate:||30 fps| About the Object |Type:||Milky Way : Star : Circumstellar Material : Planetary System|"}
{"text": "In December 2019, an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, began in Wuhan, China (1). The disease spread widely in China, and, as of February 26, 2020, COVID-19 cases had been identified in 36 other countries and territories, including the United States. Person-to-person transmission has been widely documented, and a limited number of countries have reported sustained person-to-person spread.* On January 20, state and local health departments in the United States, in collaboration with teams deployed from CDC, began identifying and monitoring all persons considered to have had close contact\u2020 with patients with confirmed COVID-19 (2). The aims of these efforts were to ensure rapid evaluation and care of patients, limit further transmission, and better understand risk factors for transmission."}
{"text": "Research Databases & Tools Google Applied Digital Skills - Google Applied Digital Skills is a set of free, video-based technology lessons that prepare learners of all ages for the growing number of jobs that require basic digital skills. Find content on animals, space, science, and all about the planet Earth using this database aimed at students in Kindergarten to Grade 3. Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. From Facts on File"}
{"text": "5. Simchat Torah Fill in the blank (cloze) quiz activity for students in religious schools. Recommended for advanced/Junior High and High School. Click on this link to access the quiz. not finished here... The second day of Shemini Atzeret is called Simchat Torah (\"Rejoicing of the Torah\"). On this day we conclude, and begin anew, the annual Torah reading cycle. The event is marked with great rejoicing, especially during the \"hakafot\" procession, in which we march, sing and dance with the Torah scrolls around the reading table in the synagogue. \"On Simchat Torah,\" goes the chassidic saying, \"we rejoice in the Torah, and the Torah rejoices in us; the Torah, too, wants to dance, so we become the Torah's dancing feet."}
{"text": "English has a lot of words. It has words for things you may not necessarily think there would be words for \u2013 particularly when it comes to language itself. But words are fun, right? Of course they are! So, I thought I\u2019d do a series on obscure linguistic and rhetoric terms. If one or more of them are new to you, then the next time you use a particular device, you\u2019ll\u2026realize that\u2026it\u2019s a thing? Anyway, let\u2019s get started. Antimetabole is the reversal of a phrase when recast in a subsequent clause. Sometimes used for poetic emphasis or humor, sometimes merely for reflection. Think Yakov Smirnoff jokes. - In knowing that the slog hates you, so should you hate the slog. - The slog lives to fail, and in doing so fails to live. Antimetabole. Use it. Pingback: Wednesday Writing Word: Anadiplosis | Writin' Fish"}
{"text": "Autoimmune disorder is a disorder occurs when antibodies attack the same tissues of the body believing it as antigens. Symptoms depend on the disorder occurred and at the site of the body affected. Immunosuppressants are used as a treatment of the autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder may result in the destruction of body tissue, abnormal growth of an organ, Changes in organ function. An autoimmune disorder may affect one or more organ or tissue types and autoimmune disorders often affects areas like Blood vessels, Red blood cells etc. Common autoimmune disorders are Addison's disease, Multiple sclerosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus etc. Related Journals of Autoimmune Disorder Autoimmune disorder journal, Immunotherapy: Open Access, Immunome Research"}
{"text": "Exercises on Paraphrasing the task question. Updated: Oct 20th 2021 In the last paraphrasing exercise here we looked at paraphrasing a part of a body paragraph. Here is a useful blog post on How to paraphrase in IELTS writing. Paraphrasing is an important skill to practice in IELTS and is necessary for the writing tasks. If you can paraphrase well it shows that you have a wide range of vocabulary and this goes toward getting a high band score in Lexical resource."}
{"text": "Fisher-Price Classic Xylophone \u2013 Tapping the Keys Helps Foster Fine Motor Skills \u2013 Standing and Pull String Classic Xylophone pull toy features a sleek look and eight colorful keys to encourage early music-making creativity, helping young ones develop a sense of accomplishment. As their musical abilities grow, little ones can follow the colors to create a real song. The plastic mallet is attached so it never gets lost. Wheels and pull string let toddlers take and make music wherever they go. Bright colors and sounds stimulate baby\u2019s senses. Action/reaction activity fosters understanding of cause and effect as baby discovers how to create music with the mallet and metal keys, or by pushing or pulling it along. Grasping the mallet and striking the keys enhance fine-motor skills and eye-hand coordination. Xylophone is recommended for children ages 18 months and up."}
{"text": "Coronavirus Protective Measures - Wash your hands - frequently and thoroughly, for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren\u2019t available. - Cover your mouth and nose - with a tissue or into your elbow when you cough or sneeze then throw the tissue in the bin and wash your hands. - Wear a face mask - if you have respiratory symptoms or are caring for someone with respiratory symptoms. Stay home when you are ill. - Clean and disinfect - surfaces and objects that people frequently touch. - Avoid touching - your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. - Avoid close contact - with people who are sick, sneezing or coughing."}
{"text": "Please wait until the page finishes loading \"Why did that happen?\", \"How does that work?\", \"What will happen if..?\". Young children ask questions about the world around them all day long. They are filled with curiosity and the desire to learn. Bubbles, Rainbows, and Worms teaches children about the world using hands-on experiments with plants, the environment, air and water, and the senses. Back by popular demand and completely updated, this was the first book published by Gryphon House."}
{"text": "What do you normally do with your leftover food? The Japanese don\u2019t waste anything as they have recently developed a way to use leftover school lunches to create energy \u2013 approximately 200 kilograms of collected waste from half a dozen local schools are used to create biofuels, and the ethanol collected will then be used as a teaching aid for alcohol lamps while the methane has been targeted to generate electricity inside the experiment facility. While the amount of energy collected isn\u2019t much, it is still better than letting it waste away. Source: Far East Gizmos Comments are closed."}
{"text": "Relationship between the printing shape and the defect after reflow Example shows that the influence on soldering after reflow was confirmed by creating a mask opening so that the printing solder fading becomes a, b, c and d. The image after printing is an image that prints the solder paste and the result of reflow after mounting a condenser chip on it is the image after reflow. This result suggests that the lifting detect occurs at a and c locations. The occurrence of lifting failure was caused by the impossibility of soldering because the contact with the electrode lead of the component became small due to inside solder fading. Even if the outside of land gets fading, the influence on the lifting failure becomes small. To reduce occurrence of the lifting failure, printing shape and misalignment should be managed by the post-printing inspection machine."}
{"text": "Guide to Northeast Pacific Rockfishes Genera Sebastes and Sebastolobus Families Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, and Pleuronectidae The primary purpose of this guide is to simplify the identification of flatfish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It is intended for those who do not have the experience or the time to use a scientific key for identification. The guide is useful for commercial fishermen, fish processors, and fisheries managers. Recreational fishermen can use the photographs and illustrations to identify the species they see. Divers who don't collect fish for later identification will also find the book helpful. Printed on water-resistant paper to withstand hard use and wet conditions."}
{"text": "A History of Argentina in the 20th Century Luis Alberto Romero and James P Brennan A History of Argentina in the 20th Century is a profound reflection on the \u201cArgentine dilemma\u201d and the challenges that the country faces as it tries to rebuild democracy. Luis Alberto Romero brilliantly and painstakingly reconstructs and analyzes Argentina\u2019s tortuous, often tragic modern history, from the \u201calluvial society\u201d born of mass immigration to the dramatic years of Juan and Eva Per\u00f3n, to the recent period of military dictatorship. For this second English-language edition, Romero has written new chapters covering the Kirchner decade (2003\u201313), the upheavals surrounding the country\u2019s 2001 default on its foreign debt, and the tumultuous years that followed as Argentina sought to reestablish a role in the global economy while securing democratic governance and social peace."}
{"text": "A solar energy combined system produces hot water from the sun for space heating and domestic hot water. In the systems proposed by SYRIUS, the storage tank is a \u00abtank in tank\u00bb type: the domestic hot water tank is inside the storage tank for the space heating water. The solar collectors heat the main tank with the exchanger. The domestic hot water storage tank will be heated and kept at a constant temperature in the main storage tank. The system is composed with a regulator which control solar pump and the space heating pumps. Back- up energy can be provided by a back-up boiler (gas, oil, wood), a heat pump or an electric element. A customized study will be provided by our engineering office for each product."}
{"text": "The first person to ever use the grammatically passive voice was joking his way out of guilt. He got a huge laugh and from then on people not only retold the joke (\u201d \u2018The sword\u2013 went through him!\u2018 Ha ha ha!\u201c) they also marveled at his avoidance of appropriate punishment (\u201cEveryone in the mead hall was laughing their breath away! Or rather, I should say, \u2018the floor of the mead hall had everyone rolling on it laughing!\u2019 Everyone except the accused, who walked by!\u201d). Over time, the passive voice became less funny and less exculpatory until it is now considered a normal part of language for people who are obviously guilty or fuzzy. The future imperfect tense also began as a joke, repeated not so much for any famed hilarity but for its perpetual usefulness. \u201cBy the next moon, I will have begun to repay my debt in full. And you can take that to the bank!\u201d"}
{"text": "Carbon 14 and the Age of the Earth We are discussing Carbon Dating, probably the most reliable form of dating that we currently have available. Carbon 14 however has some strong limitations, primarily that it has a very short half life of about 5700 years. This means that is should not be detectable at all after about 100,000 years, if we are being very generous and definitely not after millions of years. Yet, we find Carbon 14 in practically everything, from coal to diamonds - both dated to hundreds of thousand to millions of years old. This is not possible within the evolutionary paradigm, but finding Carbon 14 in organic things fits precisely with the Biblical Chronology. Enjoy the video and may the Lord Bless You."}
{"text": "Food Allergy Testing Saliva or blood testing to determine food allergies that can be symptoms of digestion disorders, fatigue, and even pain. Consuming foods that you are intolerant to can block your weight loss efforts. Sometimes referred to as \u201cdelayed allergies\u201d, IgG food reactions require removal of the offending foods for several months to years. Individuals with neurological, gastrointestinal, and movement disorders often suffer from IgG-mediated food reactions. These people may continue to eat offending foods, unaware of their potential effects. There are 93 foods tested in the IgG Food Allergy Test w/ Candida that will identify the offending food so they can be eliminated from the diet. This elimination of IgG positive foods can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, autism, AD(H)D, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and epilepsy according to numerous clinical studies."}
{"text": "Resistors are commonly found elements in electrical networks and circuits. These components are used to control electric current flow within electrical parts and circuit boards. One of the most common types of resistors is known as the wirewound resistor. Wirewound resistors are produced by winding metal wire around a plastic, fiberglass or ceramic core. Typically, this metal wire is comprised of nichromea nickel-chromium wire. Optimized circuit designs often include wirewound resistors where precision is important. Wirewound resistors have tight resistance tolerances and are typically very stable. Since these resistor types can maintain their precision over time, they are extremely popular in electrical components. They are comprised of very stable materials and are very reliable and rugged. Modern circuits typically use wirewound resistors for this reason."}
{"text": "top of page HIGH AND AI Artificial pieces of brain use light to communicate with real neurons SEP. 19, 2020 These future prosthetic devices using their system will be able to replace damaged brain circuits and restore Researchers have created a way for artificial neuronal networks to communicate with biological neuronal networks. The new system converts artificial electrical spiking signals to a visual pattern that is then used to entrain the real neurons via optogenetic stimulation of the network. This advance will be important for future neuroprosthetic devices that replace damaged neurons with artificial neuronal circuitry.communication between brain regions. bottom of page"}
{"text": "Featuring video clips from over 700 interviews with survivors and their stories of repressions and the fight for freedom. Over 355,000 entries about Poland\u2019s citizens fighting for survival and freedom in eastern Poland (\u2018Kresy\u2019) and in forced exile on foreign soil during World War II. Collections of documents and images submitted by family members These permanent exhibitions explore what life was like in Poland\u2019s eastern \u201cKresy\u201d Borderlands before World War II, the fight for survival and freedom by Polish citizens during the War. A range of research sources and references for further reading"}
{"text": "Video: Difference Between Cross Infection And Secondary Infection The key difference between cross infection and secondary infection is that cross infection refers to the transfer of harmful microorganisms from another person, medical equipment or tools while secondary infection is an infection that occurs during or after treatment for another infection. Infections can be prevented via maintaining clean and thoroughly sanitized areas around patients. Hence, doctors wash their hands frequently. Moreover, sterile environments are maintained inside the hospitals. Cross infection and secondary infection are two types of infections from which patients should be saved."}
{"text": "The song \u201cThe Letter M\u201d can be used in conjunction with teachers who are using the B.E.L.L. Program in their classroom. B.E.L.L. stands for Building Early Language and Literacy. The program uses rhymes and chants to engage children in practicing letter sounds and working on letter recognition. Goals addressed with this song include: improving expressive language and increasing knowledge of academic concepts. Objective: clearly articulating the \u2018M\u2019 sound and identifying words that begin with the letter \u2018M.\u2019"}
{"text": "24 Feb 2023, 15:38 Perl is a Unix scripting language. It was created to mitigate the hardship programmers have to endure coding lengthy Shell programs. Most Pythonistas are allergic to speed. Experts said that this programming language is haunted by speed. PHP is a scripting web development programming language and usually complements HTML, CSS, and MySQL in website deployment. Ruby is an objected-oriented programming language. Everything is interpreted as an object."}
{"text": "Scientists first learned of \"Snubby\"\u2014as they nicknamed the species\u2014from hunters in the remote, mountainous Kachin state (map) in early 2010, according to the U.K.-based conservation group Flora & Fauna International (FFI), which announced the discovery Wednesday. The hunters told the team of R. strykeri's fleshy lips, upturned nose, and odd respiratory issue: Rain falling into the monkeys' noses possibly causes the animals to sneeze, so they often spend soggy days with their heads tucked between their knees, the hunters said. Local hunters told the FFI team that the rainy season was a good time to look for the monkeys because they made more noise during rain. Eventually, more of the snub-nosed monkeys were seen, but they moved so fast no photographs could be taken. Link (Image credit: Ngwe Lwin)"}
{"text": "- Roman Auxiliary Soldier Roman Auxiliary Soldier The Auxilia were non-citizen troops attached to the citizen legions, and provided almost all of the Roman army's cavalry and more specialised troops. The auxilia thus represented three-fifths of Rome's regular land forces by the 2nd century. He is wearing lorica hamata, and has an oval shield common with auxiliary forces."}
{"text": "Eating Clean\u2026what is it and why? Eating clean is about eating whole foods that are unprocessed or minimally processed, making them as close to their natural form as possible. Eliminating the simple sugars; such as refined sugar and simple carbohydrates that create insulin levels to rise will allow the metabolism to increase. Getting the proteins, carbohydrates and good fats that the body needs will help to increase energy and burn body fat. Tips for burning body fat and creating healthy habits: - Eat four to six small meals a day. - Don\u2019t sabotage yourself with sugar. - Drink water instead of sweet drinks. - Wait 3 hours between meals to allow food to digest. - Exercise to increase metabolism and create lean muscle mass which in turn helps to burn body fat."}
{"text": "Are you frustrated with conventional methods of how to teach the multiplication tables? Why not add some fun activities that will make the process less taxing? Try this great Lapbook, where your students will create games that improve the retention of these facts? Have a blast playing Multiplication Mania, Division Tic-Tac-Toe and more. Play the games over and over and you\u2019ll soon see that your students abilities have greatly improved. A Teacher\u2019s Guide as well as a list of additional resources is included. Download a free sample of this product here: VIEW SAMPLE ***NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE IN EBOOK ONLY!"}
{"text": "A man walks into a doctor\u2019s office. He has a cucumber up his nose, a carrot in his left ear, and a banana in his right ear. \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter with me?\u201d he asks the doctor. The doctor replies, \u201cYou\u2019re not eating properly.\u201d Naturopathic primary care is geared toward family medicine for all life stages! Naturopathic medicine offers a whole-body approach to healing. The body\u2019s way of showing imbalance is to create symptoms of disease. As the body adapts to an imperfect environment, it will compensate in what many view as a negative symptom. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to bring the body back into balance rather than suppressing these complaints. This allows our patients to truly heal and live better lives. Naturopathic doctors take the time to really listen to each patient, discuss symptoms and life factors, and holistically guide each individual to healing."}
{"text": "top of page Growing and learning through faith, family and friendship. Emmanuel Holcombe History progression of skills Children in the Foundation Stage develop their historical skills, knowledge and understanding through the area of learning \u2018People and Communities\u2019 which involves supporting the children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment. These activities are delivered through planned adult led activities that follow the children\u2019s interest and through providing a range of media and materials for them to explore independently in the continuous provision. bottom of page"}
{"text": "\u201cCustomer\u201d in a Sentence (with Audio) Examples of how to use the word \u201ccustomer\u201d in a sentence. How to connect \u201ccustomer\u201d with other words to make correct English sentences. customer (n): a person who buys goods or a service Use \u201ccustomer\u201d in a sentence That customer came back to complain again. Why don\u2019t you call customer service? They are our potential customers. Please call customer service for help. We value our customers. If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. The man calmly talked to his customers. One thing that won\u2019t change is our commitment to our customers. He is a tough customer. He is one of our most frequent customers. She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. Since there were no customers, we closed the shop early. He is a loyal customer. Back to \u201c3000 Most Common Words in English\u201d"}
{"text": "Depth of field Jump to navigation Jump to search The depth of field is the range of distances or thicknesses of an object that are simultaneously in good focus. The depth of field decreases as the distance from the object to the lens decreases. Thus, the depth of field for objects viewed with an optical microscope is very small. The depth of field increases with decreasing numerical aperture. The depth of field is frequently, but incorrectly, termed the depth of focus. Synonyms and Related Terms Tiefensch\u00e4rfe (Deut.); profondeur de champ (Fr.); Resources and Citations - ASTM, Standard Terminology of Microscopy, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 14, General Methods and Instrumentation, ASTM, E175, 75-78, May 1982 - Walter C. McCrone, John Gustave Delly, The Particle Atlas, W. McCrone Associates, Chicago, IV, 1972"}
{"text": "To turn to the off side, or from the driver (i.e. , in the United States, to the right side); -- said of cattle, or a team; used most frequently in the imperative, often with off , by drivers of oxen, in directing their teams, and opposed to haw , or hoi . [1913 Webster \" In England, the teamster walks on the right-hand side of the cattle; in the United States, on the left-hand side. In all cases, however, gee means to turn from the driver, and haw to turn toward him.\""}
{"text": "This worksheet includes three matching and labelling activities to teach useful verbs and nouns often used when talking about computers e.g. \u2019cut\u2019, \u2019copy\u2019, \u2019paste\u2019, \u2019screen\u2019, \u2019printer\u2019, \u2019keyboard\u2019, etc. as well as the symbols that represent them. DownloadsClick link to download and view these files Recognising symbols and abbreviations used in ITPDF, Size 0.26 mb No comments yet"}
{"text": "HDPE resin stands for Hight Density Poli Etilen, widely used in daily life. This is also the material for the production of plastic bags or many other plastic items, which is the result of polymerization from high-density ethylene under low pressure, in addition to the combination of catalysts such as chromium or silloc catalyts. HDPE is a type of plastic with good durability, resistant to natural corrosion such as water, wind, and acid rain,... to the erosion of solutions such as concentrated acids, alkalis, and salts,... Besides, the substance HDPE plastic is also resistant to ultraviolet rays from direct sunlight. Production of bags Production of plastic films, pipes and wires"}
{"text": "The earliest sign of habitation is a flint dagger discovered in the chalk cliffs. It is believed to date back about 250,000 years. Located on Whitehawk hill overlooking Brighton racetrack is the remains of a Neolithic \u201ccauseway camp\u201d of the New Stone Age. The Romans came, saw, conquered, built roads and villas; and then departed. Saxons following a chieftain called Aella secured the area and made it theirs (Sussex, land of the South Saxons). Brighton is first mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles of the seventh century as \u201cBeorthelm\u2019s-tun\u201d and means \u201cthe town of Beorthelm\u201d. Beorthelm\u2019s-tun, by now \u201cBrighthelmstone\u201d, remained a small fishing village (population circa two thousand) until the 1780s."}
{"text": "2. Health Education and Behavior Change in Young Children: health education programs which train educators and community leaders on the most effective ways to teach young children about health education and prevention of disease. Focussing on the youngest children in school systems will affect behavioral change within the classroom, the school and the community leading to sustainable change on healthy habits and behaviors and building healthier communities. Considering the importance of health education among young children and knowing that behavioral change in early childhood will lead to changing behaviors within families and communities, this program integrates the importance of early childhood education and appropriate training materials for trainers participating in the school health education programs. \u2013 new program for COVID-19 (see attached explanation)"}
{"text": "- The process of sticking together, the state of being stuck together, or a product of this. - The union of separate linguistic units into a single word without changes in their forms. - The clumping of cells, bacteria, or other particles through physical interaction or by using a chemical substance. Late latin agglutinatio, from latin agglutinare, from ad- + glutinare to glue. - The agglutination of the cells led to the formation of a clot. - The agglutination of linguistic units formed the present-day vocabulary of the language. - The agglutination of particles was seen under the microscope. - The glue caused the agglutination of the broken pieces. - The blood sample showed a positive result for agglutination."}
{"text": "We describe the deposition of continuous metal nanostructures onto glass and silicon using a heated atomic force microscope cantilever. Like a miniature soldering iron, the cantilever tip is coated with indium metal, which can be deposited onto a surface forming lines of a width less than 80 nm. Deposition is controlled using a heater integrated into the cantilever. When the cantilever is unheated, no metal is deposited from the tip, allowing the writing to be registered to existing features on the surface. We demonstrate direct-write circuit repair by writing an electrical connection between two metal electrodes separated by a submicron gap. |Original language||English (US)| |Number of pages||3| |Journal||Applied Physics Letters| |State||Published - 2006| ASJC Scopus subject areas - Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)"}
{"text": "- Uptime & Downtime Uptime and downtime describes how long a website, computer, or other system has been working (uptime) or not working (downtime). - UX (User experience) UX describes the emotions, attitudes and ease-of-use a person has when using a product or service. UX Design is the practice of using design to improve communication between a product and its user in order to enhance the user\u2019s overall experience. - UI (User interface) User interface includes all the parts of a website, app, computer, smartphone, etc. that the user can manipulate and interact with. Display and touch screens, website menus, keyboards, your cursor\u2014these are all part of a user interface. - URL (Uniform Resource Locator) A URL (colloquially termed a web address) is a reference to a web resource that specifies its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it."}
{"text": "Charles Dickens is credited with creating some of the world\u2019s best-known fictional characters and is widely regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian age. Even before reading the works of Dickens many people have met him already in some form or another. Today marks the 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens\u2019 death and to commemorate his life we created a short timeline showcasing a selection of events in Dickens\u2019 life. Feature image: Charles Dickens bust, by Mindspace Studio via Unsplash. Kindly consider altering the following mistake. In 1816, the family moved to Chatham, WERE Dickens and his older sister Fanny attended a nearby school. Thank you for letting us know! The typo has been fixed. Timeline sequence. 1 Factory Work 1824 typo: Prions/Prisons 2 Pickwick Papers: why 31 March 1826 date? Comments are closed."}
{"text": "Roar: A Dinosaur Tour 2 to \u2013 5 Discover the different types of dinosaurs that once roamed the Earth in this simplistic and vibrantly illustrated picture book perfect for young nonfiction readers. A long, long time ago, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Some were big, and some were little. Some were fast, and some were slow. Some lived alone, and some lived together. They are gone now, but you can still see their bones at museums all around the world. Simple text and bold, vibrant illustrations take young explorers on a tour through the time of the dinosaurs. Don't Miss More from Michael Paul in Chomp: A Shark Romp!"}
{"text": "School shootings in the United States have produced heated debates about how to prevent gun violence in schools. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format-supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations-this title examines issues related to school shootings. Topics include: Should Schools Be Equipped with Metal Detectors? Should Teachers and Staff Members Be Armed? Should Schools Have Mental Health Counseling Programs? Does Media Coverage Contribute to the School Shootings Problem?"}
{"text": "(uncountable) The action of tiring. simple past tense and past participle of tire (falconry) Bits of bone and tough organic material from a corpse given to hawks to abate their hunger. In need of some rest or sleep. That tires or tire. \u2018Carrying my bags up four flights of stairs is very tiring.\u2019; Fed up, annoyed, irritated, sick of. \u2018I'm tired of this\u2019; \u2018an exhausting march\u2019; \u2018the visit was especially wearing\u2019; \u2018a tired song\u2019; Weary; fatigued; exhausted. depleted of strength or energy; \u2018tired mothers with crying babies\u2019; \u2018too tired to eat\u2019; repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse; \u2018bromidic sermons\u2019; \u2018his remarks were trite and commonplace\u2019; \u2018hackneyed phrases\u2019; \u2018a stock answer\u2019; \u2018repeating threadbare jokes\u2019; \u2018parroting some timeworn axiom\u2019; \u2018the trite metaphor `hard as nails'\u2019;"}
{"text": "There\u2019s nothing too scary about these scarecrows, but they were fun to do. - Watercolor paper - Pencil and eraser - Watercolor pencils - Water pans - Black Sharpie - Lightly draw a scarecrow on your paper. Start with a circle for the head, then draw a straight line directly under the circle. Draw hanging arms down from the ends of the line. Add a coat, mittens, straw or hands out the sleeves. Draw trousers below the coat. - Draw a hat on the head and add hair or straw under it. - Draw a horizon line to divide the sky and ground. Add a tree, pumpkin, sun or anything pertaining to fall. - Using the watercolor pencils, color your picture. - Outline with the black Sharpie - Dip the brush into the water, blot off excess and dab the water over the colors. Be sure to wash the brush before changing colors. Thanksgiving Projects Gallery:"}
{"text": "The yellow flowerheads of Berkheya spinosa grow in small clusters near stem-tips. The involucral bracts are green, armed with long straight spines at their tips. The buds in picture present impressive defence arrangements. The ray florets are elliptic, variable in size and longitudinally furrowed with notched tips. They spread in slightly more than one whorl around the flower centre in picture. A wide disc of deeply five-lobed disc florets protrudes in the centre above the rays. Flower diameter is about 2,5 cm. Flowering happens after rain, any time from autumn to spring (Vlok and Schutte-Vlok, 2010; Bond and Goldblatt, 1984; Shearing and Van Heerden, 1994)."}
{"text": "Coming up with new ideas for a [tag]baseball fielding practice drill[/tag] can sometimes be a challenge. Here are two [tag]outfield[/tag] [tag]baseball[/tag] [tag]drills[/tag] that work well. Here is an [tag]outfielder drill[/tag] we call \u201cQuarterback\u201d. Our players love this [tag]drill[/tag] as it challenges them to make a difficult [tag]catch[/tag]! Drill Purpose: Teaching [tag]outfielder[/tag] to spot and react to fly ball (6 reps each fielder) Equipment needed: Baseball, glove Have outfielder lineup on foul line facing away from [tag]coach[/tag] Outfielder will sprint out about 15 yards Coach will throw baseball over right or left shoulders about 10 yards in front of the fielder Once ball is in the air, coach will call \u201cUP\u201d, left or right Playing \u2018hot potato\u2019 with your outfielders\u2026.teaches them to think fast and get the ball, but to get rid of it quickly."}
{"text": "CS 2800: Logic and Computation Lecture - 4 credits - Introduces formal logic and its connections to computer and information science. - Offers an opportunity to learn to translate statements about the behavior of computer programs into logical claims and to gain the ability to prove such assertions both by hand and using automated tools. - Considers approaches to proving termination, correctness, and safety for programs. - Discusses notations used in logic, propositional and first order logic, logical inference, mathematical induction, and structural induction. - Introduces the use of logic for modeling the range of artifacts and phenomena that arise in computer and information science. Introduces formal logic and its connections to computer and information science. Show more."}
{"text": "Bladder accidents are more common than you think. With more than 200 million people in the world suffering from involuntary bladder leakage every day, urinary incontinence is not something to be embarrassed about or a condition you must accept because of your age. In this guide you will discover: - What causes bladder leaks and overactive bladder (OAB)? - If urinary incontinence is typically easily treated, why do millions of people suffer unnecessarily? - Lifestyle remedies and exercises that can reduce bathroom trips and help stop bladder leaks - What conditions are temporary, and which ones can be permanent (and possibly dangerous) if left untreated? - Medications and minimally invasive surgical procedures that stop bladder leaks and OAB: learn the risks, benefits and common side effects. - And much more"}
{"text": "Source Code Management Developer software designed to manage different versions of programming code. Common source code management (SCM) systems are Git, Subversion, and Team Foundation Server. An SCM system allows developers to check code in and out, save multiple versions of files, view changes made between versions of files, and create private workspaces (\u201cbranches\u201d) of entire projects to avoid conflicting with other developers. Often called a \u201crepository\u201d or \u201csource code repository\u201d (and abbreviated as \u201crepo\u201d). This can get confusing, as the portion of a CMS itself which stores content can also be to referred as a \u201crepository.\u201d All code \u2013 both core code and templating code\u2013will be stored in an SCM of some kind."}
{"text": "Frogs and Toads of Finland Finland is not home to that many frogs or toad species but they are pretty cool. True Frog Family \u2013 Ranidae Moor Frog is found throughout Finland besides the far north. The males turn blue during breeding season. The European Common Frog is found throughout the country. The Common Frog has a blunter head than the more frog. The Common Frog has a more speckled belly than the Moor Frog also. True Toad Family \u2013 Bufonidae The Common Toad is the only toad species in Finland. They have drier, wartier skin compared to the other frogs. It is found throughout the country besides the far northern border."}
{"text": "Bursa is also a cradle of civilization and a town of history which brings the spatial and architectural characteristics of Byzantine, Ottoman and Republican eras to the present. The earliest known settlement at this location was the Ancient Greek city of Cius, which Philip V of Macedon granted to Prusias, the King of Bithynia, in 202 BC. Prusias rebuilt the city and renamed it to Prusia. Bursa became the first major capital city of the early Ottoman Empire following its capture from the Byzantines in 1326. During the Ottoman period, Bursa continued to be the source of most royal silk products. The population of Bursa was 45,000 in 1487. Bursa remained to be the most important administrative and commercial center for centuries. Following the foundation of the Republic of Turkey, Bursa became one of the industrial centers of the country. History of Bursa DOWNLOAD PDF"}
{"text": "Pluto finally got a visitor from Earth, 85 years after the dwarf planet\u2019s discovery by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Completing a nine-year, 3-billion-mile voyage, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reached the former ninth planet of our solar system on Tuesday. The visit marks the first time clear images of Pluto will be seen by human eyes. Up until last year, the Alaska-sized dwarf planet appeared only as a fuzzy blur even in the most powerful of telescopes. We discuss the milestone flyby with astronomers Mark Hammergren and Lucianne Walkowicz from the Adler Planetarium who'll tell us what the photos and scientific instruments aboard New Horizons are already uncovering about our very distant neighbor and its five known moons."}
{"text": "The healthcare industry traditionally has used site-based clinical trials to assess the efficacy and safety of drugs and medical devices. Data collected from participants in these trials would be evaluated to determine whether the product in question should be approved for commercial use. In recent years, however, the exponential increase in patient data recorded by digital devices has raised the possibility that real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) may be used to augment clinical trial data. But what are RWD and RWE? Are they the same thing? And how could they effectively be integrated into clinical trials to produce better outcomes for consumers? Here\u2019s how the FDA defines RWD and RWE: Real-world data relate to patient health status and/or the delivery of healthcare routinely collected from a variety of sources. RWD can come from mul\u2026"}
{"text": "Today's St. Patrick's Day, but obviously saying its full name takes too long. So when you shorten it, which one of these do you go with: St. Paddy's Day, with two D's . . . or St. Patty's Day, with two T's? According to a new survey, 49% of Americans go with the T version, 29% go with the D version, and the rest aren't sure. People with Irish heritage are more likely to use the D version, which makes sense . . . the D version is the original, authentic Irish abbreviation. The patron saint of Ireland is St. Padraig, which has a D in the name. In English, the name is St. Patrick, which is where the T's come from. (On a related note, a studyranked all 50 states from most to least Irish. Most of the top states are in the Northeast, like you'd expect. Hawaii is the least Irish.)"}
{"text": "Shearing is the process whereby the sheep's fleece (wool) is removed using mechanical shears called 'handpieces'. For sheep breeds that are specifically grown for wool production, the fleece needs to be removed regularly because it grows continuously. Sheep are typically shorn at least once a year, usually in the summer. Cleansing and Drying Raw wool requires a very intricate process in order to prepare it adequately for the spinning process. one of the substances our weavers would like removed is Lanolin"}
{"text": "The Tiger (Panthera Tigris) is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.38 m (11.1 ft) over curves and exceptionally weighing up to 388.7 kg (857 lb) in the wild. Its most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. The species is classified in the genus Panther with the lion, leopard, jaguar and snow leopard. Tigers are apex predators, primarily preying on ungulates such as deer and bovid. Tigers are among the most recognizable and popular of the world's charismatic mega fauna."}
{"text": "Sand is an essential element in concrete and hence plays an important role in the construction and infrastructure industry in a modern economy. It is typically sourced from riverbeds which are located in ecologically sensitive areas. Hence, excessive mining leads to the degradation of riverbeds, which affects the local groundwater system, potential biodiversity and the recreational potential of these regions. A large quantity of the official sand production per year in Karnataka is currently sourced from riverbed mining, some of which is also imported from neighbouring states. This study estimates the current demand for sand to be 26 Mt (in 2014) and the future demand to grow between 56 and 81 Mt per year. The study suggests alternate viable materials to meet the demand. Based on superior technical performance and availability of manufactured sand, recommendations are also proposed."}
{"text": "This St. Patrick\u2019s Day Narrative Writing is part of the March Writing Bundle. Students get to tell about a day they found a four-leaf clover! Included in the St. Patrick\u2019s Day Narrative Writing: Finding a Four Leaf Clover, you will find: - student instructions - elements of narrative writing - writing templates with two line spacing options - project printable - two different poster titles for display - two graphic organizers St. Patrick\u2019s Day Narrative Writing can be placed in writing centers and the creative project is great for bulletin boards or writing portfolios. A rubric is included to assist in easy grading. My students enjoyed this activity and I hope yours do as well!"}
{"text": "On this day in Tudor history, 24th June 1532, the Feast of St John the Baptist, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester and favourite of Elizabeth I, was born. Elizabeth I called Leicester her \"eyes\" and \"sweet Robin\" and there was gossip over their relationship, but there was far more to Robert Dudley than his closeness to the queen. Find out all about his life and career in this video: Today is also the Feast of St John the Baptist and Midsummer. I explain how this was celebrated in Tudor times in this special video: Also on this day in history, 24th June 1509, seventeen-year-old King Henry VIII and his queen consort, Catherine of Aragon, were crowned king and queen at a joint coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey... Leave a Reply"}
{"text": "Lesson Plan: Simplifying Expressions: Rules of Exponents Mathematics \u2022 10th Grade This lesson plan includes the objectives and prerequisites of the lesson teaching students how to simplify algebraic expressions using the rules of exponents. Students will be able to - use the rules of exponents to simplify algebraic expressions. Students should already be familiar with - writing algebraic expressions."}
{"text": "Infection with Saint Louis Encephalitis virus rarely results in severe symptoms. It is closely related to West Nile virus and distinguishing between the viruses requires advanced diagnostic tests. Infected mosquitoes pass the virus to birds when they take a blood meal. Mosquitoes can transmit St. Louis encephalitis virus to humans too. Few infected people develop symptoms, but serious disease can occur. The health risk is higher for elderly and immune compromised persons. Saint Louis Encephalitis was last detected in mosquito samples within the District in 1993, but is currently re-emerging in various areas of California. California Department of Public Health: St Louis Encephalitis Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: St Louis Encephalitis"}
{"text": "A dog says \u201cbow, wow\u201d in English and \u201chav, hav\u201d in Hebrew. Whimsical animals in American and Israeli settings compare their varied noises and sounds. Readers can explore which sounds are the same and which are different in droll depictions of animals in Israel and the United States. Basic Hebrew vocabulary, including animal names and sounds, are introduced. Iconic locations like Capitol Hill and Central Park in the United States, and the Dome of the Rock and the Sea of Galilee in Israel are featured in illustrations. How do you make yourself understood?"}
{"text": "Frozen meat is meat that has been frozen for a period of time to preserve it. freezing meat helps to prevent the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause food poisoning. It also helps to keep the meat fresh for a longer period of time. There are many benefits to freezing meat. It can last much longer than fresh meat, which means that you can save money by buying in bulk and freezing what you won\u2019t eat right away. Frozen meats is also easier to cook with, as it thaws more evenly and is less likely to overcook."}
{"text": "An exquisite, thought-provoking book to help children understand the idea of ever-changing emotions. Rowan loves the river; it\u2019s just like he is. On some days, it\u2019s quiet and calm, on others it\u2019s light and playful, and then there are the days when it roars along, wild and angry. But when Rowan goes through a particularly difficult winter, the river freezes \u2013 just like Rowan. Can Rowan find a way to release his frozen feelings, and allow the river to flow freely once more? The wise and reassuring new picture book from the creator of The Invisible and Ruby\u2019s Worry."}
{"text": "This is a concentration game where students practice making target numbers with princesses.... No. of included Documents: 13 | ,png | 13 page | Grades: G1 This set of flashcards helps students to practice their addition facts. Flashcards are a great way to practice facts. There are different types of flashcards. Some provide visuals and others do not. We want students to be able to visualize the facts and relate the symbols to the operation. These flashcards help students to visually scaffold composing numbers. With these flashcards students can practice - Adding sums - Comparing sums Find more resources like thisPrincesses"}
{"text": "A Continuous positive airway pressure machine ( (CPAP machine) is described as a breathing machine that provides pressure to keep the upper airways open during breathing. This machine is often used for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase: continuous (Continuous is a characteristic of an attribute ...) Press (Press denotes a machine having a stationary bed ...) CPAP (CPAP is the acronym of continuous positive airway ...)"}
{"text": "Classwork & Homework for December 6, 2006 To download and print out copies (available as PDF files) of any handouts or worksheets, you will first need to download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here for download instructions. Note: You will only need to download the Acrobat Reader once. - Grade 7: - Begin the notes on \"A Book About Cells\" - Click here for the online version of \"A Book ABout Cells\" - Click here for a blank copy of \"A Book About Cells.\" - Grade 8: - Review Lesson Packets 9 (What are atoms?) and 10 (What are the parts of an atom?) - Complete the practice worksheet about the atomic number, the atomic mass and the numbers of protons, neutrons and electrons."}
{"text": "For internal Flaw/Imperfection of a materiel, a good way to examine is by using Ultrasonic Flaw Detection. It transmits a high frequency of sound waves into a material to detect imperfection. The sound is introduced into the test object and reflections are return to a receiver from internal imperfection. Ultrasonic Flaw Detection is able to detect internal imperfection of object compared to Liquid Penetration Testing & Magnetic Particle Inspection. The test surface must be clean and smooth, any paint are to be removed. Imperfection/Flaw cannot be visibly seen, it is determine by the echo that returned to the receiver."}
{"text": "Chamise, Adenostoma fasciculatum, a dicot, is a tree or shrub that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. It\u2019s bloom period is June-August. Description Varieties Ecology additional informational links: Wikipedia , Calflora click image for maximum resolution"}
{"text": "What is this? There's the app to train your math skills for Texas Holdem Poker. How does it work? The app generates random possible game situations and estimates of winning. It uses Monte Carlo Method for estimation. The app checks 10 000 outcomes on each step. You are then asked to guess the calculated result. What's the point? Non-professional gamers often overestimate weak hands in mass games. Or vice versa: they underestimate the power of hand in \"heads up\" mode. This application is necessary to improve your prediction skills in Texas Holdem and increase your win rate. But I calculate odds perfectly! Well, I don't think so. For example: how would you estimate your odds with Q7 on preflop against 8 opponents? Actually, this hand wins only 7% of games. But if you \"heads up\" against one opponent your chance to win increases up to 54% Did you predict it perfectly?"}
{"text": "BBC Computer Literacy Project Archive Here\u2019s a treasure trove of eighties nerd nostalgia: In the 1980s, the BBC explored the world of computing in The Computer Literacy Project. They commissioned a home computer (the BBC Micro) and taught viewers how to program. The Computer Literacy Project chronicled a decade of information technology and was a milestone in the history of computing in Britain, helping to inspire a generation of coders."}
{"text": "A large genus, some 450 species of shubs and a few small trees, often stoloniferous, evergreen or deciduous. Leaves alternate, simple, entire or serrate, short petioles. Flowers solitary or in clusters, calyx 4-5 parted and persistent in fruit, corolla more or less tubular, 4-5 lobes, white, pink, or red, 8-10 stamens. Fruit a berry with numerous seeds. Native range from the Arctic to the tropical mountains, also a few species in southern Africa. Vaccinium: an ancient name, its origin is disputed."}
{"text": "Have you ever wondered what those funny windows you see on buildings were called? According to wikopedia, The definition of a window is \u201c\u2026 an opening in an otherwise solid, opaque surface through which light and air can pass. \u201d By definition, this includes the early windows which didn\u2019t have any protection from the wind or rain. Early windows used shutters to protect the inside of the house from the elements. Modern windows may have be single, dual, or triple paned. window,window covering,home,curtains,home decor For the best Paver Contractors Long Island company, call Delaneys Paving & Masonry. To find the best Paver Contractors Long Island company, click here for Delaneys Paving & Masonry."}
{"text": "Indoor spatial navigation is a challenge for individuals with limited visual input (Low Vision) and can be a challenge for individuals with normal visual input in unfamiliar, complex environments. Although outdoor navigation can be achieved using Global Positioning Systems (GPS), these signals are not available for indoor navigation. We have developed an indoor navigation aid that uses a Bayesian approach (Partially Observable Markov Decision Process; POMDP) to localize and guide a user within an unfamiliar building. We describe the fundamental concept here, in addition to empirical evaluation of the system within virtual environments of varying sizes. Our findings show that the system improves performance when visual information is degraded and also improves performance under normal conditions in large, complex environments."}
{"text": "What is sticky bit in Linux A directory whose sticky bit is set becomes an append-only directory, or, more accurately, a directory in which the deletion of files is restricted. A file in a sticky directory may only be removed or renamed by a user if the user has write permission for the directory and the user is the owner of the file, the owner of the directory, or the super-user. This feature is usefully applied to directories such as /tmp which must be publicly writable but should deny users the license to arbitrarily delete or rename each others files. Setting the sticky bit The sticky bit can be applied to directories. When the sticky bit is set, only the owner can delete files, even though others have write permission for the folder.The sticky bit is set with the +t option to chmod: $ chmod a+t directory_name"}
{"text": "On average, approximately 82 percent of our everyday radiation exposure comes from Natural sources. Most of our radiation exposure comes from everyday sources that aren't considered harmful. This type of radiation comes from natural and artificial sources. Over 80% of it comes from natural sources. In natural sources, cosmic radiation cause much of our exposure. Most of our daily exposure to radiation from artificial sources is due to x-rays."}
{"text": "Color Wheel Painting Objective: Create a Mandala Color Wheel that demonstrates your ability to mix tints and shades of colors 1. Draw out a design in a circle shape that repeats shapes 2. Label ( lightly with pencil) all of the areas in the order of the color wheel 3. Paint in the areas with tempera paint 4. Correct and edit and colors that aren't accurate 5. Outline the shapes with black marker 1. Use of materials 2. Ability to create a mandala 3. Ability to mix colors 4. Craftsmanship in painting Comments are closed. This is full year foundation course that will aid in your understanding and creating a wide variety of 2-D and 3-D artwork."}
{"text": "The small city of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy has seen the arrival of thousands of refugees who make the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea in hopes of finding better living conditions. Who are they? Who is receiving them? Behind the overwhelming numbers are a multitude of human stories. Here are a few. In 2015, more than one million refugees crossed the Mediterranean Sea and reached European soil. Of those, about 157,000 refugees took the Central Mediterranean route, which connects Libya to Italy and Malta. In the same year, 2,892 refugees died on this route alone. Click on the highlighted countries to learn more about why people are leaving and to see the most common routes they take to reach Italy."}
{"text": "After Halloween, eating so much candy and not following good hygiene protocols may cause cavities. However, what makes chomping onto a chocolate bar (or other candies) such sudden tooth pain? The answer may be in dentin hypersensitivity (or a.k.a sensitive teeth)! Dentin hypersensitivity is s common condition associated mostly with the consumption of really hot or cold drinks but may also arise from eating foods with high sugar content, like in this case, candies. Dentin, in teeth anatomy, is the second layer of your tooth that is porous and made of microscopic tubules filled with fluid. When the first layer of your teeth (the enamel) is worn way\u2014then dentin is exposed and due to its exposed surface mixing with sweet stuff often leads to pain."}
{"text": "Hacking/Background knowledge/Computer architecture/Python <Python For Hacking> Python is a dynamically-typed and garbage-collected structured, high-level and general-purpose programming language.There are excellent python pre-built libraries that can be used for both hacking or writing traditional programs. At Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in the Netherlands, Guido van Rossum conceived Python in the late 1980s as a successor to the ABC programming language, which was inspired by SETL, capable of managing exceptions and interfacing with the Amoeba operating system. The Basic Syntax Of Python3 Is : var = 1 input (\"Enter Something\") There Are Hundreds Of Cyber Security Tools Written In Python.The basic Python library and modules provide a broad variety of functionality including built-in data types handling of exceptions,arithmetic modules etc."}
{"text": "Nutritious and balanced meals for students can provide outstanding benefits to young students and overall create a healthier learning environment and lifestyle. Creating healthy habits at a young age while in elementary school can help provide students with a foundation to build on as they grow. Children need proper nutrients and fuel as a component of an active brain at its fullest potential. The best way to approach this issue is to use case studies, correlation approaches, and historical research to evaluate trends and patterns of current school-provided meals to discover methods of improving them. Comparing trends of COVID provides various methods used during the different periods."}
{"text": "Published data from Pfizer says that short term efficacy between dose one and two is 52.4%. The UK\u2019s Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has said that short-term efficacy from the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is calculated at around 90%. Immunity provided by the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine reaches its full effect seven days after the second dose. However, long term efficacy is unknown. We will know how long the immunity produced by the vaccine lasts as more data is collected. However, it is too early to know if whether this is a one-off injection or an annual one, like that for the \u2018flu. Subscribe and stay informed on Cayman Reopening."}
{"text": "Red dragon fruit Dragon Fruit also known locally as Pitahaya Fruit is grown commercially in Vietnam. There are two kinds of dragon fruit: red dragon fruit and white dragon fruit. Many research pointed out that red dragon fruit has more nutrition than white dragon fruit. Red dragon fruit contain fair amount of lycopene.Some vitamin B such as thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin and B3 are also found in the red dragon fruit. In addition, it also contains a fair amount of caretene, calcium and zinc. Reseachers have concluded that the red dragon fruit is high in antioxidant activity which help to reduce the incidence of degenerative diseases such as arthritis, arteriosclerosis, cancer, heart, disease, inflammation and brain dysfunction. Harvest season: All year round"}
{"text": "Milken\u2019s Science Department equips students with fundamental concepts and skills and then gives them an opportunity to study specialized topics. From chemistry, to medicine, to engineering, students are prepared for successful careers in the sciences. Courses in the department encourage critical thinking and problem solving by empowering students to form hypotheses and plan experiments to test them. We teach them that failure and iteration are parts of the process that help us grow. Our goal is to develop innovative learners who will improve the world."}
{"text": "UNIX and UNIX-like platforms (including Solaris and Linux) include the ssh-keygen utility to generate SSH key pairs. To create an SSH key pair on the command line using ssh-keygen: Open a shell for entering the commands. At the prompt, enter the following: ssh-keygen -t rsa -N \"\" -b \"2048\" -C \"key comment\" -f path/root_name Alternatively, you can simply enter ssh-keygen and then enter responses when prompted for a name and a passphrase. The keys will be created with default values: RSA keys of 2048 bits. To see that the files were created, type ls path/root_name*, for example,"}
{"text": "Why Do Lemmings Go on a Death March to the Sea? Why Do Lemmings Go on a Death March to the Sea? According to legend, every three or four years, the lemmings of Norway march to the sea and drown themselves. These mouse like rodents aren\u2019t really making a mass death plunge. Every few years, the lemmings\u2019 feeding grounds become overcrowded. Great numbers begin to migrate, moving in one direction. They swim lakes and rivers and cross over mountains, eating as they go. Eventually, they reach the ocean. The lemmings think the ocean is just another body of water to cross, and don\u2019t know that this swim will be their last. Lemmings have become the subject of a widely popular misconception that they commit mass suicide when they migrate, by jumping off cliffs. It is in fact not a mass suicide but the result of their migratory behavior."}
{"text": "The only one of the Seven Natural Wonders located in North America, the Grand Canyon is one of the world\u2019s most spectacular landscapes. Carved out by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon\u2019s layered bands of red rock reveal billions of years of biological and geological history. At its deepest, the Grand Canyon is 6,093 feet deep. It\u2019s not the deepest canyon in the world though. The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet plummets to a depth of 17,567 feet \u2013 more than 2 miles deeper than the Grand Canyon in Arizona."}
{"text": "Learn more about \u72d0 |Pinyin||Yale||Jyutping||English Definition for Chinese Text| Common Chinese Words Using \u72d0 |Traditional Chinese||Pinyin||Yale||Jyutping||English Definition for Chinese Text| |wu4 lei4||wu4 lei4||fox / fig. sly and treacherous person| |wu4 yi4||wu4 ji4||suspicious / in doubt| |lim1, ling4, ling6 wu4||lim1, ling4, ling6 wu4||old place name (in modern Linyi county \u81e8\u7317\u7e23|\u4e34\u7317\u53bf, Shanxi) / two-character surname Linghu| How do you remember \u72d0 ? Post your photos, example sentences and daily homework here to share with the Chinese learning community."}
{"text": "Dr. Earl Wood, who helped Mayo Clinic pioneer heart surgery and also invented the G-suit that made high-altitude flight and space travel possible, died this week at age 97. You can read about him and see a documentary about his work here on the Mayo Clinic News Blog. As I was searching for some related links for that post (as part of my \u201cday\u201d job), I came across the documentary you see below, which won the \u201cLegacy Award\u201d from the Minnesota Historical Society\u2019s Greatest Generation Film Contest in 2008. For technical reasons, I couldn\u2019t embed this in the News Blog post, so I decided to do it here, to honor a great inventor who made a difference. Inventing the G-suit: The Life story of Dr. Earl Wood from Dusty Road Productions on Vimeo."}
{"text": "Learning Fundamentals in a Whole New Way Our early childhood program is the beginning of children\u2019s quest for independence. In a multi-age classroom, children are able to facilitate their own learning by observing older peers or helping younger students with lessons. During this critical period in their life, children begin to refine their motor skills, both gross and fine, and learn how to move with purpose. Through our wide variety of materials, children grow cognitively by engaging in materials for Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Culture, and Science. At this young age, children are also taught the importance of grace and courtesy and how to use it in their everyday lives."}
{"text": "Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem solving that uses designs, logos, posters, billboards, commercials, and other designs to convey written and visual elements within an artistic dimension, using printing, photography, and illustration to convey any information to a target audience. Graphic designers combine symbols, images, and text to visualize the messages and ideas they want to convey. Such designs are eye-catching images both in real life and in the digital environment and can appear with different designs. When we say design, different colors or some element appear in people's minds. You can get acquainted with our designs, which are distinguished from each other by their creations."}
{"text": "Independence Day for the U.S. is on this Wednesday \u2013 this nation celebrates July 4th every year \u2013 would it mean as much to any of us \u2026 if no struggle had been involved in winning our independence? If no lives had been lost \u2026 if no sacrifice had been included \u2013 what would independence mean, then? Appreciation for something comes to us when we have to work for it \u2026 struggle for it \u2026 suffer for it \u2026 give up something for it. What is it to have a Sacrifice of Nothing? We focus on a really lesson-filled story. David has messed up & repented. But, consequences exist and those consequences are going to impact many, not just David. When we sin, others are always hurt. David is to offer a sacrifice as a part of his repentence. When all the supplied needed for this sacrifice are offered to David for free ... well, read it yourself and reflect on it. We'll talk about this Sunday morning!"}
{"text": "How to Teach!? That is the Question! The good news is we do not have to wonder. By looking to the forms of classical teaching, we can begin to answer the question \u201cHow do I teach classically?\u201d Studying this element gives us access to the skills, ideas, and knowledge we need to successfully teach anything, in a way that cultivates wisdom and virtue. It is true, there are certain ways of teaching that cultivate wisdom and virtue and there are certain ways of teaching that enslave us and our students. In order for our teaching to be as harmonious and freeing as the course of study, we must also embrace a few teaching methods and skills. Browse the posts below to learn more about the classical forms of Teaching. One great article, to begin with, is 'Homeschool Mom! You Can Only Teach 3 Things!'"}
{"text": "More from the way-back archive that is Modern Mechanix, we see this November 1934 article from Science and Mechanics in which Pluto\u2019s status as a planet was already in question. SINCE his discovery, the planet Pluto has been a good deal of a disappointment to his sponsors. Now Dr. Baade, of Mt. Wilson observatory, estimates that Pluto\u2019s mass is something like that of Titan, the largest satellite of Saturn. But the mass of Titan, though the diameter is 2,600 miles, is but l/50th that of the Earth, or less than twice that of the moon. So that Pluto ranks as the largest asteroid, rather than the smallest planet; and it may be necessary to look farther for unknown planets. I never before realized that Pluto was referred to as \u201che\u201d either. Hmmmmm. [tags]Pluto\u2019s planetary status has long been in doubt, Pluto as a planet back in 1934[/tags]"}
{"text": "Identifying a Sentence That Uses Apostrophe Correctly Part 2 Login as parent/teacher to assign this. A possessive noun shows who or what owns something or has something. When a noun is singular, add an apostrophe and -s ('s) to form the singular possessive noun. Matt \u2192 Matt's glove When a noun is plural and ends in -s, just add an apostrophe (') to form the plural possessive noun. the boys \u2192 the boys' camp When a noun is plural and does not end in -s, add an apostrophe and -s ('s) to form the plural possessive noun. the children \u2192 the children's toy A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z The correct answer is The smallest number is the one that comes first while counting. To arrange the given numbers in order from smallest to greatest, find the smallest number among all the given numbers. 21 is the smallest number."}
{"text": "The printable includes a set of cards with photographs of birds found around the world \u2013 parakeet ( or budgerigar), quetzal, macaw, hummingbird, toucan, cockatoo, flamingo, ibis, owl, and a green parrot. The editable PowerPoint version is included. Please ensure you have PowerPoint installed on your device. Alternatively, upload the file to Google Slides, translate and customize to use in your own language, save, download and print. Three-part cards are an excellent tool to help children interactively learn new vocabulary and spelling. The printable contains photographs of animals included in: The printable is suitable for children aged 2-4. This printable is also included in the Safari TOOB Toy Matching Cards Bundle"}
{"text": "Identifies the format type of the figure, for example, a cartoon, chart, diagram, drawing, exhibit, illustration, map, plate, schema, workflow, etc. This attribute was created to preserve existing semantic content when converting from a publisher\u2019s Tag Set. Many journal Tag Sets make a distinction between different types of graphical objects (some by means of attributes, others with distinct elements). In this Tag Set, all these figure types will be tagged using the <fig> element. The distinctions between different types of figures can be preserved using the Type of Figure attribute, e.g., by recording the content type of the figure, such as \u201cmap\u201d. |Text, numbers, or special characters||The type of object shown in the figure, for example, \u201cdiagram\u201d, \u201cchart\u201d, or \u201cmap\u201d| |Restriction: This attribute may be specified if the element is used.|"}
{"text": "The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) is an informal partnership between Nations and organizations which strives to preserve coral reefs and related ecosystems around the world. Although the Initiative is an informal group whose decisions are not binding on its members, its actions have been pivotal in continuing to highlight globally the importance of coral reefs and related ecosystems to environmental sustainability, food security and social and cultural wellbeing. The work of ICRI is regularly acknowledged in United Nations documents, highlighting the Initiative\u2019s important cooperation, collaboration and advocacy role within the international arena. - Organization Type Last Updated: June 12, 2018"}
{"text": "The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations provides information on common questions that pertain to global food security as a result of COVID-19. How to use this resource: - To provide answers to common questions policy makers and government for future planning and decision-making. - To advocate for food security solutions that will benefit the world. Social Protection and COVID-19 response in rural areas COVID-19: Using economic stimulus to reduce the long-term hunger impact Global Report on Food Crises reveals scope of food crises as COVID-19 poses new risks to vulnerable countries Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Overview and Classification Anticipating the impacts of COVID-19 in humanitarian and food crisis contexts CFS Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems for Nutrition (Draft for Negotiations)"}
{"text": "The world around us is intriguing; Children can gain much joy from experimenting with it and learning about it. These science kits provide children the opportunity to become real researchers for a few hours and to experiment with their own private laboratory.These science kits come equipped with the necessary equipment and include a clear guide accompanied with photos of the processes as well as fascinating scientific explanations & facts. Parental supervision required. This kit focuses on colors. Children will experiment in creating an ice ball with colorful tunnels, creating color solutions and transforming and mixing colors, and even painting with colorful ice! Find all these and more in this kit. Ages 4 & Above. Success! Feel free to or head to your Are you a New User? REGISTER HERE translation missing: en.customer.recover_password.subtext"}
{"text": "Cultures of human dermal fibroblasts are very useful for a wide range of cellular and molecular studies. This is mainly because fibroblasts are one of easiest types of cells to grow in culture, and their durability makes them amenable to a wide variety of manipulations ranging from studies employing gene transfection to microinjection. Fibroblasts secrete a nonrigid extracellular matrix that is rich in type I and/or type III collagen. There is evidence showing that fibroblasts in different organs are intrinsically different. Dermal fibroblasts also secrete large quantities of hyaluronan in response to inflammatory stimuli. During wound healing, human dermal fibroblasts switch from a migratory, repopulating phenotype to a contractile, matrix-reassembling phenotype. More information about Dermal Fibroblasts Interested in Cell-damage assays using Dermal Fibroblasts?"}
{"text": "cane syrup is made by peeling and mashing sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), then reducing its juices to produce a toasty, caramelized syrup with slightly bitter notes. Though it is common worldwide wherever the perennial grass grows in tropical and subtropical climates, cane syrup was once particularly loved in the American South\u2014a place where weather demanded an early harvest. Unripe cane would not yield a large quantity of refined sugar\u2014the important commodity\u2014but it was suitable for cane syrup production. On small southern farms cane syrup became a common sweetener, requiring little equipment to make. Cajun Louisianans used the syrup in g\u00e2teau de sirop (spice cake) and pain perdu (French toast), or as \u201csyrup soppin,\u201d drizzled on a plate at the end of a meal and eaten with bread."}
{"text": "It is necessary to vaccinate your horse. Among the general vaccinations, some of them are compulsory and others are advised. The flu, the rabies or even more the tetanus. Poloconsult gives you more details on your horse vaccination here. The compulsory vaccines: The rabies vaccine, in case the horse is in contact with the public or if it participates to some tournaments. The flu vaccine, if the horse participates to some sporting events or travels a lot. This vaccines are recommended to prevent some serious diseases and can be administrated at any age. The advised vaccines: The tetanus vaccine is not compulsory but highly suggested due to the presence of the germ in the horse environment. The rhino pneunomia is also recommended, when the horse is surrounded by others animals."}
{"text": "I can use sounds and words I know to write unknown words. Standard TypeMichigan State ELA Standards Rules are Important Read a fun story about a girl who is called Mean Jean the Recess Queen. Then try a word ladder with long and short a and i words. St- for Star and More S-Blends Learn about adjectives and descriptive sentences."}
{"text": "The Moor Macaque (Macaca maura) is sometimes called dog-ape because of its dog-like muzzles, although they are no more closely related to apes than any other Old World monkey. The Moor Macaque inhabits only Sulawesi. Currently, the IUCN has categorized Macaca mauras as endangered. The Moor Macaque is endangered mostly due to habitat loss from an expanding human population and deforestation to increase agricultural land area. It is estimated that only 1000 Moor Macaques are left in Sulawesi. Jaya = Name invented :o)"}
{"text": "In Greek mythology was a Titanessess and sea goddess who was both sister and wife of Oceanus . Together, they had the three-thousand Oceanids During the war against the Titans, Tethys raised Rhea, her god-child. Hera was not please with the placement of Callisto and Arcas in the sky, as the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, so she asked her nurse, Tethys, to help. Tethys, a marine goddess, cursed the constellations to forever circle the sky and never drop below the horizon, hence explaining why they are circumpolar. - With Oceanus - Clitunno (Roman mythology) - Tiberinus (Roman mythology) - Tibertus (Roman mythology) - Volturnus (Roman mythology)"}
{"text": "(eBook) (PDF) Literacy in the Early Grades: A Successful Start for PreK-4 Readers and Writers, 5th edition Gail E. Tompkins, Literacy in the Early Grades provides a practical, balanced approach to helping PreK-4 students become fluent readers and writers. Published by Pearson (August 31st 2020) \u2013 Copyright \u00a9 2021 Subject: Reading & Literacy Category: Literacy Methods (Early/Emergent) Save up to 80% by choosing the PDF eBook vs printed books High-quality searchable PDF format, ideal for printing No expiration date! No DRM protection. Access your PDF ebook anytime and anywhere."}
{"text": "To make the products safe for water distribution there must be protective barrier material, joining, and sealing materials. These materials will ensure that the water remains free from any contaminates that may be present on or in the metal, paint, gaskets, lubricants, etc. NSF/ANSI has two standards, NSF 61 and NSF 372. These standards ensure that the product meets the requirements to manufacture, sell or distribute water in North America. Sign up to download Making it clear \u2013 the water quality standards of NSF/ANSI 61 and 372"}
{"text": "20th century medicine and physics When did physics \u00e2\u20ac\u0153come of age\u00e2\u20ac and what did this mean for the profession? Respond to the Forum question(s) of the week in a main post that is at minimum 250 words and at maximum 500 words. Students should not provide just a summary of the readings in responding to the question, but support an interpretation or argument. However, this is not a mere opinion piece; you must use the reading assignments and outside research (all resources must be cited in proper format). Each response MUST include citations to the textbook and to the readings from the APUS library. Use these sources to assist you in answering the question you select for the week."}
{"text": "The name scampi can refer to several varieties of lobster; crustaceans with 10 legs, the first pair of which, by far the largest, terminate in long, thin pincers. They can be found in the north-eastern Atlantic (from Iceland to the south of Portugal), North Sea and Mediterranean, at depths that vary according to water temperature and the nature of the seabed. They only leave their \u201cden\u201d in the seabed silt at half-light, at dawn or dusk, so can only be caught at these times. Scampi has not always been considered a delicacy. Until the late 19th century, it was considered an incidental and unworthy catch, and thrown back into the sea. Only since the Second World War has scampi really come to be appreciated for its lean and delicate meat."}
{"text": "MIDI, or Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a standard that describes a protocol, digital interface, and electrical connectors that connect a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and other related audio devices. It is used for playing, editing, and recording music. It is also used for controlling synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments. The MIDI protocol is very simple. It is a protocol that allows you to send messages between devices. The messages are sent over a serial connection, and they are sent using a specific format. MIDI Controlled Drums Follow along as we control some solenoids using MIDI from Ableton Live. It's a fun way to learn the MIDI protocol, now to control solenoids, and inspires other project ideas."}
{"text": "Legality and ethics of mandatory drugs testing Mandatory drug testing entered American life through two separate historical routes. The first was through the common law system, employing precedents philosophically derived from the idiosyncratic rules governing the \u201cking\u2019s forest\u201d and the \u201cking\u2019s highway\u201d. From these arcane precepts are derived the laws which allow legal authorities to detain and test persons under suspicion of driving under the influence of a psychoactive drug. Post-incident drug testing Post-incident drug testing is not a very commonly administered test compared to the other two, but the financial ramifications of not testing employees after an accident (or other incident) on the job makes this test worthwhile for most businesses. Random drug testing Random drug testing is the most effective format. In the USA, random drug testing is used by a growing number of"}
{"text": "MetadataShow full item record AbstractThis bulletin deals with the physiology of cotton defoliation and attempts to describe what conditions must exist inside the plant in order for defoliation to occur. It is important to understand the basic physiological processes involved in order for best crop management practices to accomplish a successful defoliation. The objectives of defoliating a cotton crop can be simply stated as: 1) to remove leaves to facilitate mechanical picking, 2) to maintain the quality of the lint, and 3) to complete defoliation with a single application of chemicals. Series/Report no.University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin AZ1240-2015 DescriptionRevised 06/2015. Originally published 07/2001. The following license files are associated with this item:"}
{"text": "Q: What is an Overactive Bladder? Dr. Donnica: Overactive bladder, or OAB, is an embarrassing, disruptive, chronic medical condition that affects 17 million people in the U.S., including nearly one of every five adults over the age of 45. It is marked by symptoms of urinary frequency or urinating more than eight times in a 24-hour period, including two or more times a night. Other symptoms include urinary urgency, a strong and sudden need to urinate, and urge incontinence, the accidental loss of urine caused by a sudden and unstoppable urge to urinate. Many people with overactive bladder mistakenly believe that the condition is an unavoidable part of aging that they must learn to live with. As a result, many patients suffer in silence without seeking help. Click here for more information on incontinence. Created: 5/24/2001 - Donnica Moore, M.D."}
{"text": "Calluses are areas of hyperkeratosis, or overgrowth of skin tissue. The skin thickness and hardens. Calluses most commonly form on the feet and sometimes on the hands. Corns are small cone-shaped areas of skin overgrowth that most often form on or between the toes. They can be either soft or hard. If they form between the toes, the moisture of the area keeps them soft; corns that form on top of the toes are typically hard. Conventionally, the corns or calluses are surgically removed. But the recurrence is common, at the same site or often at others also. Homeopathy treats the tendency of the patient to corns and calluses, and thereby gives permanent cure. It offers a safe and permanent cure, without any invasive procedure"}
{"text": "Use the model on the right to answer the following questions. Remember to record your answers in Canvas. Spelling counts. 3: The specimen is a/n _____ bone from the _____ side. The surface marked by the (1) is the _____ articular surface while feature (2) is the _____."}
{"text": "Quick Read: Physical computing 16 September 2021 Support learners to develop and apply programming skills and comprehension by applying them to a real-world, tangible project. By providing a holistic approach to computing that combines hardware and software, educators can provide engaging, relevant and inclusive learning experiences. You can read more about Physical computing in our latest Pedagogy Quick Read, or you can check out our other Quick Reads."}
{"text": "Moon's path and predict patterns The Mad Scientist Learn the basics of the scientific method. Heat Transfer Baseball Review types of heat transfer Unit 3: Natural Resources, Rocks, Minerals, & Soil Review of Natural Resources, Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources, Pollution, Conservation, Rocks and Minerals, and Soil. Homeostasis: Feedback Loops Test your knowledge of positive and negative feedback loops! Have fun. Circulatory System Jeopardy Can you guess the respiratory term described by the accompanying phrase? Which Animal Breed Am I? In this game, an animal is described. The player has to choose between the four given options which type of animal is that and the type of the breed of that particular animal. Cardiac Structure and Function Answer these questions to show off your knowledge of the heart!"}
{"text": "Dentures are a replacement option for missing teeth. A complete denture is a removable prosthesis of white plastic teeth in a pink gum-colored plastic base. Often called a \"partial,\" this type of denture is often used when only some of the teeth are missing. A partial denture is a removable appliance held in place by gripping the remaining healthy teeth, usually with metal clasps or wires. Bar Attachment Denture The bar attachment denture can be used to replace entire rows of teeth. If you are wearing traditional dentures and find them to be inconvenient or uncomfortable, you are a top candidate for this restorative option."}
{"text": "Entamoeba histolytica (Amebiasis) Amebiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica. Most cases of amebiasis occur in developing countries, where access to clean water and proper sanitation is limited. However, the condition can also be seen in developed countries among travelers who have visited areas where amebiasis is endemic. Symptoms of amebiasis can include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and rectal bleeding. If left untreated, the infection can progress to involve the liver (amebic hepatitis) or the brain (amebic meningoencephalitis)."}
{"text": "What is the most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss? The most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss is age. As we age, the cells in the inner ear begin to break down, which can lead to hearing loss. Contact Melody Audiology for more information about sensorineural hearing loss. Think you may have hearing loss? Our hearing tests are quick, painless, and extremely accurate. Test your hearing by visiting us for a comprehensive hearing evaluation."}
{"text": "Item No.: BS-T5CB 1. Fluorescent lighting is 66 percent cheaper than regular lighting while providing the same brightness. When you consider that a quarter of any home's electrical consumption is done through light bulbs, the savings can add up considerably. 2. Fluorescent lighting lasts longer. On average, a fluorescent tube has a lifespan six times longer than a regular incandescent bulb. They tend to burn less after continuous use, and can be turn on and off without being afraid of burning it. 3. Fluorescent lighting does not give off heat, which makes them great for area lightning and for areas where additional heat can cause equipment to malfunction or bother the users."}
{"text": "Posted: December 13th, 2022 Respond to the following prompts by providing examples of each: A) Mass Communication sets or perpetuates some gender agendas. Provide links to examples. B) Mass Communication influences attitudes and opinions about gender, race and sexuality. After reading \u201cThe SAGE Handbook of Gender and Communication: Chapter 16: Gender, Race and Media Representation,\u201d pose a question or statement in the group discussion that you now have after completing the readings. For example, this could be a statement about how we could start to combat the misrepresentations. Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins."}
{"text": "Dating from the 16th Century AD \u2013 The Chonin were a Social Class of Japanese citizenry most associated with Middle Class structure. People that lived in Towns, were considered Chonin. Skilled Craftsmen of all types were seen as Chonin. Farmers, often Peasant (even if they were successful and lived in Town, however) \u2013 were not seen as Chonin. At the beginning of the 18th Century AD, Chonin were assigned a Social status under The Samurai \u2013 and would also by then include Merchants. The Chonin were also seen as among the first to not use barter (trade for goods and services by providing related service needed by the seller or buyer), and concentrated on monies as the then current form of buy and sell. The Chonin (as a Class) would die out (as a term), by the 1850s."}
{"text": "Changes Over Time The Beacon Hill of today offers little insight into its original habitat and dimensions. As portrayed in this nineteenth century romanticized painting by Samuel Lancaster Gerry, the peninsula was called Shawmut (the place of living fountains) by its Indigenous Native American inhabitants, and later described by early English settlers as \u201ca mountain with three little hills rising on top of it\u201d (or the Tri-mountain). As the predominant topographical feature of Boston\u2019s early landscape, the hills known as Pemberton, Mt. Vernon, and the central summit, Beacon, offered a panoramic view of the harbor and surrounding countryside."}
{"text": "There is no question that mass violence is horrific \u2013 whether the result is death or injury or the impact is direct or indirect. Helping this group of trauma survivors is critical to the overall mental health of our nation and Give an Hour is ready to assist those who are affected. Give an Hour provides culturally responsive, evidence-based programming for people who have experienced humanmade trauma because of mass violence events. Mass violence is defined in multiple ways by various entities. The U.S. experiences more mass gun violence incidents than any other country in the world and states reported that guns were used in 82% of multiple-victim incidents; thus, in the United States, mass violence is often synonymous with gun violence."}
{"text": "top of page Recursion and Iteration, part 1 of 2 1.) Click to print the worksheet 2.) Watch video using worksheet 3.) Take the quiz And now... let's create the rule that describes a sequence! (crickets.) It doesn't have to be that way, because listing out terms based on a rule can be decoded in a way that makes total sense. The key to this whole maze is understanding in real terms what A(n), A(n+1) and A(n-1) actually mean. Once you do, these sequences and series will be yours for life. YAY MATH! bottom of page"}
{"text": "Refine Results by: Spanish settlers enslave the Ta\u00edno of Hispaniola Spain founds Santo Domingo, the first of many towns on the Caribbean island Hispaniola (now the location ... The Pope asserts rights to colonize, convert, and enslave Pope Alexander VI issues a papal bull or decree, \u201cInter Caetera,\" in which he authorizes Spain and Portugal ... Cattle carry influenza to the Ta\u00edno On a second voyage to the Caribbean island Hispaniola, the fleet of Christopher Columbus carries domestic ... El Requierimento: Spain demands subservience The \u201cLaws of Burgos\u201d are the first legal code regarding Spanish actions in the Americas. They direct ... Pope Paul III opposes enslaving Native peoples Pope Paul III issues a decree, \u201cSublimus Deus,\u201d opposing the enslavement of indigenous peoples and calling ..."}
{"text": "Our mathematics program for grades 7 into high school utilizes Agile Mind to support district students and teachers. Agile Mind courses at these grades consist of: \u2022 Middle School Mathematics, Grade 7 \u2022 Middle School Mathematics, Grade 8 \u2022 Intensified Algebra \u2022 Algebra I \u2022 Algebra II Agile Mind educators and curriculum writers developed these courses in collaboration with the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin, featuring comprehensive curricula, formative assessment, job-embedded professional supports, student practice, and real-time data reports. For more information, please see Agile Mind\u2019s website. Last Modified on January 27, 2017"}
{"text": "To ensure that the future of transport is cleaner and more equitable than its car-centred present, policymakers must: - Improve governance systems and - Involve people in the rollout of innovative mobility solutions. Public authorities must define and coordinate the role of all actors. It is in the public interest to establish efficient and fair governance for complex, multimodal transport systems. EU policymakers should establish a network of 'European living labs'. These innovative mobility solutions are tested and rolled out with the direct involvement of citizens. Download the report The Future of Road Transport - Implications of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility Report: The Future of Road Transport - Implications of automated, connected, low-carbon and shared mobility Facts4EUFuture - a series of reports for the future of Europe"}
{"text": "Water Around a Fresh Crater These images show a very young lunar crater on the side of the moon that faces away from Earth, as viewed by NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper on the Indian Space Research Organization's Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft. On the left is an image showing brightness at shorter infrared wavelengths. On the right, the distribution of water-rich minerals (light blue) is shown around a small crater. Both water- and hydroxyl-rich materials were found to be associated with material ejected from the crater. Credits: ISRO/NASA/JPL-Caltech/USGS/Brown Univ. \u203a Full resolution jpeg (106 Kb)"}
{"text": "Sphere mapping may be used to approximate effects other the specular reflection. Any effect which is dependent only on the surface normal or other single vector can be approximated, including Phong shading and refractive effects. You can use your sphere map to store the outgoing color and intensity as a function of the normal. If you use a sphere map indexed by something other than the reflection vector, you will need to perform your own texture coordinate computations. When computing your specular sphere map, this color was determined by firing a ray which had been reflected about the normal. To compute a different type of sphere map, determine the color using a different method. For example, to create a Phong lighting map, you can take the dot product of the normal direction and the direction to the light source."}
{"text": "Challenged by Innovation? Someone May Have Already Solved Your Problem In 1946, Soviet inventor and science fiction writer Genrich Altshuller developed a methodology called TRIZ. It became known as \"the theory of inventive problem-solving\" and was based on a simple premise: across different disciplines and applications, the same challenges occur again and again. Unfortunately, people keep solving nearly identical problems from scratch. The main lesson from TRIZ is this: if you understand how your innovation challenge is similar to someone else\u2019s, you can reapply solutions that already exist, instead of reinventing the wheel time and again."}
{"text": "Are you asking if water will slosh from the arctic, during the hour of the pole shift, reaching Finland and Estonia and as far inland as Belarus? If you read in detail our explanations for these regions, it says no such thing but the opposite. The sloshing, when 100 miles inland, is at a height of 200 feet, and this down from a height at the coasts of 500-600 feet. A tidal wave does not continue indefinitely in its forward motion, as the void behind it attracts the water to return, to seek its level. This is why tides go in and out. Yes, there will be a tidal slosh from the Arctic side, but this will be no greater than our warnings for other coasts. Nor will the water thrust inland from the Arctic all the way to Belarus! ZetaTalk July, 2010"}
{"text": "Chemical Plant Design Declining electricity prices of renewable sources like solar & wind open several exciting new opportunities. One of these opportunities is the production of synthetic fuels using low cost renewable energy. In this workshop, we will design a chemical plant in under 4 hours: One that creates Methanol from water and CO2 as feedstock. This is a pressure-cooker program, aimed at content & ambition. The objective of this workshop is to let students explore the main steps in the design of a chemical plant. Special focus lies on the practical side of process engineering: How to estimate costs, how to identify the risks, how to successfully size equipment when little information is known. During the workshop a team of highly experienced coaches is present to guide & assist the students."}
{"text": "The list of states is shown on the map using representations from a GeoJSON file. The complex definitions of the German states require the use of both types of polygon related elements available under the GeoJSON standard, Polygon and MultiPolygon, along with the use of exterior rings and interior rings. The use exterior vs interior rings could be seen illustrated for the Brandenburg Bundesland (that surrounds Berlin): since Berlin is a Bundesland of its own, Brandenburg must be drawn containing the cutout of Berlin. This cutout is thus considered an interior ring. Afterwards, Berlin is drawn as a separate polygon that fills that cutout."}
{"text": "Is eating three meals a day important? In a word YES! Missing meals on a regular basis can lead to poor nutrition, muscle and weight loss. If eating three main meals a day is difficult to manage, then it does mean that snacks throughout the day really need to be nutritious and full of protein. Nutritious snacks should be offered to older people who: \u2022 regularly miss meals \u2022 eat only very small meals or \u2022 prefer to pick throughout the day \u2022 always have a poor appetite or have lost their appetite \u2022 are eating less than they usually do \u2022 have lost weight \u2022 are bedridden Good snacks include: Enriched milk, cheese, yoghurt, custard, fruit smoothies, breakfast drinks such as \u2018Up and Go\u2122\u2019, fruit buns, fruit bread, fruit cake, finger buns, sandwiches, toast, muffins, scones, pikelets, crumpets, hearty soup, spaghetti, baked beans, even a bowl of breakfast cereal"}
{"text": "Farfl\u00f3ttiOld Icelandic Dictionary - farfl\u00f3tti Meaning of Old Icelandic word \"farfl\u00f3tti\" in English. As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zo\u00ebga): - a. fugitive, exiled. Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:\u16a0\u16c5\u16b1\u16a0\u16da\u16a2\u16cf\u16cf\u16c1 Also available in related dictionaries: This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic."}
{"text": "Why did Sir Ralph the Rover move to Scotland as mentioned in the poem The Inchcape Rock written by Robert Southey? 4 Votes \u21e7 Upvote I think it was because Scotland was the place he used to keep all his wealth and so, when his ship was full of wealth he went to store it there. 13 Votes \u21e7 Upvote I think it\u2019s because Scotland was the nearest and probably the only place that he could reach easily from the Inchcape Rock. The rock was situated 11 Km off of the east coast of Scotland. 6 Votes \u21e7 Upvote"}
{"text": "The Importance of Iodine Rich Foods Iodine is a trace vitamin that is very crucial for the proper functioning of the human body. Iodine plays an important role in the metabolism in the body by helping it create the thyroid hormones. It also helps in maintaining a strong immune system and helps in the proper functioning of the brain. Iodine deficiency is a very common problem in under developed and developing countries. However, it also affects many people the developed countries."}
{"text": "Sticks Across the Chimney This popular tale is set in rural Denmark at the end of 19th century and captures the mood, customs and beliefs of that time - as well as delving into ancient Viking culture. When young Siri and Erik and their widowed mother buy a deserted farm with an ancient Viking grave mound on the land, they have no idea of the challenges and adventures that await them. First they must use their wits and humor to survive without money, as well as deal with suspicious townspeople. Later they participate in the mysterious and exciting events that lead to the opening of the mound and the discovery of a rich hoard of ancient Viking treasure. Sticks across the Chimney was written out of Nora Burglon's deep personal knowledge of Scandinavia, and is perfectly complemented by her Swedish tale The Gate swings In. Books - Sticks Across the Chimney"}
{"text": "Priya\u2019s day is a cheerful story of Priya\u2019s busy, busy day \u2013 how she wakes up early in the morning, rolls up her mat, helps her mother and then sets off into the hills chasing butterflies\u2026 This activity book also shows how to tell the story in a more exciting way, while folding a sheet of newspaper into interesting shapes from the story. - ISBN: 8186895299 - Authors: Spagnoli, Cathy; Sushmaa - Published: 1998 , Tulika - Themes: Daily Routine, Hindi, Language, mothers, play, Storytelling, village life - Descriptors: Asia, Bilingual, Fiction, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) - No. of pages: 32"}
{"text": "A lenticel is a loose aggregation of cells that penetrates the surface of a woody plant. Upon close inspection, it appears to be a blister-like break in the surface. These cells exchange gases between the atmosphere and the underlying tissues. Each lenticel becomes a pathway through which oxygen and other gases can diffuse to the living cells of the bark. Without sufficient oxygen, the cells of the bark would die."}
{"text": "Chapter III \u2013 Protection of aquatic environments, riparian areas, wetlands and soils Division IV \u2013 Sylvicultural drainage, washing water, contaminants, earth and tree debris \u00a72. Discharge, recovery and treatment of washing water Water for washing logging machines that may not be discharged in the forest must be recovered and be treated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. - To avoid contaminating the forest"}
{"text": "If you\u2019re curious about what your child has been up to in camp this week, here are some questions to get the conversation started\u2026 - What are the 3 things a fire needs to burn? (Fuel like sticks, oxygen, and an ignition source) - What are different ignition sources (what are some ways you could start a fire)? (Matches, a lighter, quartz and steel striker, magnifying glass, bow drill) - What are some different ways you tried to gather water? (Solar still, plant respiration bags, morning dew) Why wouldn\u2019t you want to drink right out of the creek? Would you in a survival situation? - What is your favorite game that you\u2019ve plaited so far? Why did you like it? (Park ranger, knee-coup, eagle eye, dragons egg, poison dart frog, jump the creek)"}
{"text": "Dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. The dam was named after President Herbert Hoover. Photography by Jose More"}
{"text": "The Paper Spine Cactus was first described in 1868 by Charles Lamarie. Native to western Argentina, the Paper Spine Cactus (Tephrocactus articulatus var. papyracanthus) is found growing naturally on the lower slopes of the Andes mountain range.Also known as Spruce Cactus, each new segment emerges from the cactus aureoles, which protect the new growth with a circle of defensive glochids and one large papery spine.This plant grows up to 12 inches tall. The pine cone-shaped segments loosely attached to each other and fall easily.The new segments seem to be reaching out to the warm sun as they poke through the old segments. Soon, they will reach maturity, and take on the typical mature pine-cone shape."}
{"text": "Surveying the use of neglected and Underutilized food-plant species in Africa. Case of Hoima, Uganda For centuries, neglected and under-utilized species (NUS) have been grown for their food, fiber, fodder, oil, and medicinal properties. Sometimes known as forgotten foods, they include cultivated, semi-domesticated and wild species and traditional varieties. Their roles have been increasingly undervalued, and their importance increasingly neglected by researchers, policymakers and markets. This report presents a case study that focuses on the uses of NUS in Hoima, Western Kenya, grown in two contrasting agro-ecologies (semi-arid, and sub-humid), both characterized by rising maximum temperatures and precipitation, decreasing minimum temperatures, and an increasing aridity index. Recha, T.; Otieno, G.; Vernooy, R."}
{"text": "Fl\u00e6r\u00f0vitniOld Icelandic Dictionary - fl\u00e6r\u00f0vitni Meaning of Old Icelandic word \"fl\u00e6r\u00f0vitni\" in English. As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zo\u00ebga): - n. false witness. Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:\u16a0\u16da\u16c5\u16b1\u16a6\u16a2\u16c1\u16cf\u16be\u16c1 Also available in related dictionaries: This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic."}
{"text": "Performing / Fine Arts Principal Approved Final Students in this entry-level class focus on the development of musical and technical skills on a specific instrument through etudes, scales, and selected music literature. Through problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection, students develop the physical and cognitive skills to be more disciplined performers. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from an outside source."}
{"text": "Argument is when you want to prove your opinion or point at the cost of winning over the situation/person you are arguing with. However, discussion is more of an openness towards considering the other persons opinion as a possibility in spite of it being contrary to your opinion. Arguments may end up in fights, where as a discussion helps us to be more open,tolerant and indicates respect for others opinion. Discussion gives openness towards a healthy relation and willingness to change your opinion based on reasoning. Another important point is that discussion helps to develop mutual respect whereas an argument often leads to trying to put down or degrade the other person or their opinion. Wishing you many more healthy discussions!"}
{"text": "How to get first n characters of a string in Ruby In this tutorial, we are going to learn about how to get the first n characters of a string in Ruby. Consider, we have the following string: month = \"august\" Now, we want to get the first 3 characters aug from the above string. Getting the first n characters To access the first n characters of a string in ruby, we can use the square brackets syntax by passing the start index and length. Here is an example, that gets the first 3 characters from the month = \"august\" firstThree = month[0, 3] puts firstThree In the example above, we have passed the [0, 3] to it. so it starts the extraction at index position 0, and extracts before the position"}
{"text": "Infertility is the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. About 48 million couples and 186 million individuals are affected by infertility worldwide. Causes of infertility are various and may be due to both male and/or female reproductive system issues. Male infertility may be caused by abnormal sperm production, function and quality, blockage of the reproductive tract, infection or injury of the reproductive organs, overexposure to certain chemicals and radiation, including cigarette smoking, drugs and alcohol, hormonal disorders, cancer, including radiation and chemotherapy. Female infertility may be caused by ovulation, uterine, tubal, ovaries or endocrine system disorders, cervical, uterine or cervical abnormalities, fallopian tube damage or blockage, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, cancer, including radiation and chemotherapy."}
{"text": "Country: Global / Non-Specific Topics: Gender Impact Keywords: Legal Framework African Development Bank (AfDB) 2009. The objective of the checklist is to provide a framework for the integration of gender issues in the project cycle to enhance the mainstreaming of gender issues into the Bank\u2019s projects in the education sector, with specific focus on the sub-sectors higher education, science and technology. Mainstreaming Gender in Education Projects Impacts of PPPs on Gender Inclusion Image by Pixabay Updated: March 8, 2022"}
{"text": "Near Field Communication (NFC) is a wireless communication technology that allows the exchange of data between two devices by bringing them within 4 cm of each other. It is also known as RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification). The compatibility of NFC devices is not so much a problem as it was in the past. There are many manufacturers who are using and improving upon NFC technology, and there are more and more devices that come with the capability of NFC always enabled. This means that the user does not need to manually activate NFC before scanning a tag. In the below table, an overview of the NFC compatibility of Apple iPhones. As mentioned, iPhones are conservative with respect to NFC implementation and compatibility among Android devices is further ahead. If you have questions, feel free to reach out!"}
{"text": "By: Bill Martin Jr , Eric Carle | Age: 2-5 Years | English | Page: 32 | Paperback | 25.2 x 0.5 x 20.3 cm | Eric Carle Series Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? beginning readers: These beloved children's stories are now available in beginning reader format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, these picture books have long been used as beginning readers. Now, with a 6\" x 9\" trim and a classic beginning reader layout, children will have a more \"grown up\" version to read by themselves. Complete with an introduction by master educator Laura Robb, and with fun reading activities added, these new versions of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? are certain to appeal to a new age group and find an even wider audience."}
{"text": "Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators Activity. Award winning educational materials designed to help kids succeed. Web adding fractions with unlike denominators basic adding fractions activity. Web this 5th grade math fraction activity provides step by step practice on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Web before you begin to teach adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, your students need to understand how to form equivalent fractions. Adding fractions unlike denominators scavenger."}
{"text": "- About NSC - Skills Mismatch More than half of all jobs in Arkansas (58 percent) are middle-skill occupations that require more than a high school diploma, but not a four-year degree. Yet only 48 percent of Arkansas workers have been educated to the middle-skill level. Arkansas is home to approximately 143,000 immigrants, who comprise approximately 5 percent of the state\u2019s population. As a result, immigrants play an essential role in the Arkansas labor market. However, immigrant workers also have lower educational attainment, on average, than native-born workers. In order for Arkansas to capitalize on the full talents and abilities of immigrant residents, the state will need to facilitate their skill building."}
{"text": "Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines Common prickly ash is a thicket-forming shrub or small tree. Its compound leaves resemble of those of ash trees, but it\u2019s in a different family. Pairs of stout, curved prickles occur at each node. Scattered statewide, but less common in the Ozarks. About Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines in Missouri There are no sharp dividing lines between trees, shrubs, and woody vines, or even between woody and nonwoody plants. \u201cWood\u201d is a type of tissue made of cellulose and lignin that many plants develop as they mature \u2014 whether they are \u201cwoody\u201d or not. Trees are woody plants over 13 feet tall with a single trunk. Shrubs are less than 13 feet tall, with multiple stems. Vines require support or else sprawl over the ground."}
{"text": "Exeter Fellow discovers new approach for anti-cancer drugs Dr Alexandre Akoulitchev, Fellow of Exeter College and Senior Research Fellow of Oxford University, and his team have discovered a way to use \u201cjunk\u201d DNA to create molecules that could be used in cancer-fighting treatments. Their paper, published in scientific journal Nature, details how they have discovered a way to create an RNA molecule that disables a gene which controls the rapid division of cells. The particular RNA molecule that is of interest to Dr Akoulitchev\u2019s team inhibits the dihydrofolate reductase gene, which produces an enzyme that controls the molecules required for rapid division of cells. Existing anti-cancer drugs have worked by inhibiting the action of the enzyme; with this new approach, treatments could deactivate the gene directly, and neutralise the enzyme at the source of its production."}
{"text": "Over 80 percent of older adults have a driver\u2019s license. Older adults who drive a car have freedom and independence. They feel more in control and satisfied with their lives. As we age, physical and mental changes can cause problems with driving. These changes aren\u2019t related to a certain age. They include: - Vision problems - Problems with the ability to think and make decisions - Physical changes such as arthritis Hear from an Expert on Driver Safety Watch our animated explainer with Dr. Alice Pomidor, MD, AGSF, to learn about how we can stay safe on the road as we age. CAR AND DRIVING SAFETY TIPS Safe Driving for Older Adults was developed through a cooperative agreement between AGS and the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)."}
{"text": "Considered one of the first existentialist novels, Notes from Underground contains one of the most unsettling characters in 19th-century fiction. Resentful, cruel, entitled, and pitiful, Dostoyevsky\u2019s Underground Man is a disturbing human being bent on humiliating others for his own amusement. He despises modern society and stews in a self-imposed misery, articulated through his bitter, contradictory monologues about torment and alienation. The Gambler is perhaps the most personal of Dostoyevsky\u2019s novels. Written to pay off the author\u2019s own gambling debts, the book follows the obsessions and anxieties of Alexey Ivanovitch, a sympathetic character who has given in to the forces of addiction. His despair is compounded by his love for the enigmatic Polina Alexandrovna, a cold and distant figure who exploits his desperation."}
{"text": "Stone Collection: Volume 2 - Item 23 |Advanced Search||Online Archives||Help| 23. \u201cA Philosopher\u2019s History of the Rebellion,\u201d Harper\u2019s New Monthly Magazine (June 1867): 113-18. Excerpts from History of the American Civil War by John William Draper, Professor of Chemistry and Physiology at the University of New York. A majority of the excerpts deal with black Africans in Africa as compared to black slaves in the South."}
{"text": "American \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 1836 - 1910 Winslow Homer was a landscape painter, illustrator, and printmaker based in the United States. Homer was mostly self-taught and began his career as a commercial illustrator, contributing to Harper\u2019s Weekly. His landscapes reflected scenes from his working vacations, and his paintings with figures in them masterfully convey unspoken emotion and tension. Winslow Homer received a compliment from famous American author Henry James, who described his work by saying Homer had 'incontestably succeeded' in showcasing quotidian subjects in a pictorial way. Artists should never look at pictures, but should stutter in a language of their own."}
{"text": "This study aimed to illustrate what information Japanese language learners pay attention to during a listening exercise. We analyzed eye movement to identify the information that Chinese students learning Japanese pay attention to when listening to text. The results showed that the detailed-information instruction group had a longer reading time and a highertotal and keyword fixations than the entire-information instruction group. The participants under detail-information instruction paid more attention to words and phrases with a bottomup strategy during the listening exercise. In contrast, those in the entire-information instruction group paid little attention to detail, skipped through the text and utilized a top-down strategy during the exercise. In conclusion, the results of the experiment indicate that selective attention methods diff er according to listening consciousness."}
{"text": "Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix \"Discover Dairy\" is an educational website for teachers and students. The website includes elementary level videos about the dairy farm, lesson plans for teachers, and activities. Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program, Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association, Center for Dairy Excellence Lessons Associated with this Resource - Blue's the Clue: Souring Milk for Science (Grades 6-8) - The Ultimate Efficient Recycler - It's a MOO-stery! (Grades K-2) - FoodMASTER: Milk and Cheese - It's a MOO-stery! (Grades 3-5) - A Day Without Dairy - Cowabunga! All About Dairy Breeds - Milk Makin' Math - Milk or Meat? Beef or Dairy? - Sun, to Moo, to You! - Energy's Journey from Farm to You - Survival of the Fittest: Comparing the Needs of Humans and Cows"}
{"text": "help with assignment discussion 3 migration push pull factors Discussion 3: Migration Push & Pull Factors For your initial post in the discussion topic, identify at least one push/pull factor (a factor that pushes people out of one area and pulls them into another area) causing the movement of Latin American people, and give specific examples based on your reading of the textbook or another source. If you choose a different source, be sure to include a link to it. You may discuss examples from Middle or South America. How does location, either relative or absolute, factor into this movement? Use the Themes of Geography to support your discussion on the movement and location while addressing this prompt. Must be one paragraph in length. single spaced times new roman font."}
{"text": "\u201cSmoke Control\u201d refers to limiting the movement of smoke throughout a building via passive and/or active means. For skyscrapers, however, typically a more active approach has to be taken. This series on smoke control will focus on the engineered smoke control systems in very tall buildings. The added square footage of these buildings allow for a large variety of systems to be used. It is incredibly common for high-rise buildings to have at least one atrium or open lobby. These large volume spaces require a smoke management system when multiple stories are involved. The most common solution is a mechanical exhaust system that actually extracts smoke from the top of the atrium or lobby. This keeps the smoke layer above the occupied areas and allows for safe evacuation of occupants."}
{"text": "You are here Home \u00bb Insecta \u00bb Insecta \u00bb Hymenoptera (Bees, Wasps & Ants) \u00bb Apidae (Bees) \u00bb Andrena ruficrus - Family: Apidae (Bees) Andrena ruficrus flies in early spring from March to May and sometimes even into early June. The adults are typically observed foraging for pollen on the catkins of w illow (Salix species) that flower early in the year. This species of solitary bee nests in areas of sandy bare ground and has been recorded nesting alongside other solitary bees. There are very few records of this species across the UK although it is more common and widespread in Scotland especially in the Highlands where it nests in wet heathland. They were first recorded at a single site on South Uist in 2015, but it is possible that like Andrena clarkella that they have been over looked."}
{"text": "A goniometer is an instrument for angle measurement or drawing. It has a moving arm that can be rotated to a precise angular position. The body the goniometer shown above has two protractors placed on it. The moving arm is attached to the center of the body by a fulcrum and rotates freely counterclockwise or clockwise around it. You can think of the arms and center of the base of a goniometer as the components of an angle. Follow these steps to measure an angle with a goniometer, - Place the center point of the base over the angle's vertex. - Place the stationary arm so its center line is over one side (the initial side) of the angle. - Rotate the movable arm so its center line is over the other side (the terminal side) of the angle. - The angle measure is the degree number on the protractor that the center line of the movable arm intersects."}
{"text": "Difference between Formal & Informal English for IELTS letter writing IELTS letter writing is for economic class or an immigration visa for which the test is General Training. Letters are to be written in a specific manner, formal or informal English depending on the question asked and to whom it's addressed. It is used when the letter is written to an authoritative figure or a person at a managerial post. Direct & precise language is used Contractions are not used Formal & polite tone Formal English Characterstics Used when the letter is being written to a family member or a friend. Elaborative & detailed language Contractions are used Informal English Characterstics Click on the button below to know more about the Difference Between Formal & Informal English For IELTS Letter Writing"}
{"text": "Space propulsion technology It takes an average of 15 years to send probes to deep space and recover the data they collect. With a VASMIR\u00ae engine and our catapult maneuver you could cut that time in half. Deep space planetary missions using chemical rockets take years to reach destinations such as Jupiter, Saturn and beyond. This increases cost and probability of failures. Powered by high-power VASIMR\u00ae engine, Ad Astra\u2019s deep space catapult can deliver large (>2Mt) scientific payloads to points in deep space faster than a conventional chemical rocket. Need more information about this solution?"}
{"text": "From December 7-18, 2009, delegates from 194 nations met in attempt to reach an agreement that would slow climate change and increase environmental responsibility. Ultimately, what resulted was the Copenhagen Accord. This relatively brief, non-binding document (drafted by only a handful of delegates) recognizes \"the scientific view that the increase in global temperature should be below 2 degrees Celsius\", and aims to raise $100 billion per year from \u201ca wide variety of sources\u201d to help developing nations cut carbon emissions. But with no indication as to how greenhouse gasses will be minimized, or how $100 billion will be raised and distributed, it is difficult to see the Copenhagen Accord as much more than a list of nice ideas. 21 Feb 2010."}
{"text": "- The information needs of specific audiences are considered when designing the study. - A wide range of stakeholders are engaged throughout the trial (Rogers and Storey 1987; Havelock 1969; Cernada 1982). - The credibility and reliability of the research findings are accepted by users of the study. - Findings are disseminated to multiple audiences using a variety of channels and formats. - Presentation of findings emphasizes the important lessons learned, especially from the point of view of the intended audience, rather than the need for more research. Source: PR Ulin, ET Robinson, EE Tolley. Qualitative methods in public health: a field guide for applied research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass; 2005. p. 200. Reprinted with permission. Adapted from Sharma 1996."}
{"text": "The Mosasaurus grew up to 50 feet long! They had a barrel-shaped ending in a strong tail. They had an elongated double hinged jaw allowing it to open to almost 180 degress. This allowed them to swallow prey almost whole like moderd day crocodiles. Because of this behavior, several specimens of unchewed prey have been discovered along with some fossil remains. They had modified into flippers to swim and came to the surface to breathe. Their diet included large fish, sharks, turtles, ammonites and squid. Additionally, the larger mosasaurs would also feed upon the smaller ones. **You will receive a tooth in the 1-1.5\" size range. All teeth have been cleaned and detailed showing great enamel preservation. The photo is a representation of the type of tooth you will receive. top of page bottom of page"}
{"text": "Two CITRIS People and Robots researchers are making great strides in teaching robots to walk and move in record time. Sergey Levine and his team employed reinforcement learning (RL) to demonstrate a robot without previous training from models or simulations learning to walk. When placed in an uncontrolled setting, the robot adapted from its interactions with its environment and mastered walking movements within 20 minutes. Pieter Abbeel and his team utilized an RL algorithm called Dreamer that uses a learned-world model constructed with data from the robot\u2019s interactions with its external environment, which the researchers describe as \u201ctraining in imagination.\u201d The approaches from Levine\u2019s and Abbeel\u2019s teams allow the robots to learn from and subsequently adapt to their real-world experiences."}
{"text": "Students will learn how to use graphs to find the answers for quadratic equations even if the questions about the equations are worded in different ways. Before the Activity Download \"Quadratics-Which Way Do They Ask This Time?\" - Teacher Notes and Student Worksheet During the Activity Teacher will introduce the use of graphs as a means of finding the roots, solutions, zeros, solution sets or x-intercepts of quadratic equations and how to interpret the graphs to answer multiple-choice questions. After the Activity Teacher will lead discussion using similar questions from various sources including TAKS release items to confirm student understanding."}
{"text": "Ninja Turtles Coloring Book Drawing games for kids will help you color your favorite cartoon characters in bright colors. Have you already learned how to accurately color simple pictures and think you are ready for more complex tasks? Then try to deal with the images of the characters of the animated series \"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles\". A lot of small details will teach you attentiveness and caution, and dozens of shades of different colors will allow you to choose the color for your favorite character as accurately as possible. In addition to the brush, which you are already familiar with, drawing games for children will teach you how to work with an \u201ceyedropper\u201d, which allows you to find out what color was used to fill in a particular path."}
{"text": "Helps the child to learn the names of the decimal system- units, tens, hundreds and thousands. Full set of Bank Game This set consists of : 9 - 1000's cube 45 - 100's squares 45 - 10's bar 50 - units beads A tray for introduction to decimal system A big tray to store all the cubes. A Plastic Container for storage * Helps the child to learn the names of the decimal system- units, tens, hundreds and thousands.A complete set for Bird's Eye View * To help the child understand the decimal system - e.g. after nine units/ nine tens / nine hundreds a new hierarchy of the power of ten is started."}
{"text": "Water Containing 12 3 Wt Compound A Sg 5 72 Is Fed To The First Unit Of A Three (1) Water containing 12.3 wt% compound A (SG=5.72) is fed to the first unit of a three- unit extraction process through a pipe 3.55 cm in diameter at a velocity of 67.5 cm/s. The stream flows from the first unit to the second, from the second unit to the third and then leaves the process. A pure stream of organic solvent S is fed at a rate of 0.655 kg/s to the third unit where it is contacted with the aqueous stream. It flows from the third unit to the second, from the second unit to the first and then leaves the process. In each unit the streams come to equilibrium with a distribution coefficient of 5.32 (organic phase wt% / water phase wt%). Draw and label a flow diagram of the process. First convert the feed to mass units."}
{"text": "Franz Peter Schubert (31 January 1797 \u2013 19 November 1828) was an Austrian composer. Schubert died before his 32nd birthday, but was extremely prolific during his lifetime. His output consists of over six hundred secular vocal works (mainly Lieder), seven complete symphonies, sacred music, operas, incidental music and a large body of chamber and piano music. Appreciation of his music while he was alive was limited to a relatively small circle of admirers in Vienna, but interest in his work increased significantly in the decades following his death. Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms and other 19th-century composers discovered and championed his works. Today, Schubert is ranked among the greatest composers of the late Classical and early Romantic eras and is one of the most frequently performed composers of the early nineteenth century."}
{"text": "prime numbers less than a given number c++ Related code examples Create a function called randomRange that takes a range myMin and myMax and returns a random number that's greater than or equal to myMin, and is less than or equal to myMax, inclusive. System.ArgumentOutOfRangeException: 'Index was out of range. Must be non-negative and less than the size of the collection. Parameter name: index'"}
{"text": "BrightFish Reading is a research-based online program for grades 2 through high school that deconstructs text to improve reading through a unique mastery-learning model. Students build fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills to become independent, active readers. K-12 schools across the U.S. and Canada are achieving great results with BrightFish Reading. Flexible and accessible from anywhere using a standard web browser, BrightFish Reading is being used for structured reading practice in a broad range of implementation models. Here are just a few examples of how BrightFish Reading is improving outcomes for struggling learners: Intensive \u2013 High School Readiness Fidelity Model \u2013 Middle School IEPs \u2013 Elementary Intervention Development \u2013 English Learners"}
{"text": "Well suited topology for broadband LNA design. Schematic of the LNA with resistive termination is shown in Figure 1(a). The resistive termination() at the input provides broadband impedance matching over a wide frequency band. The equivalent circuit of resistive termination LNA is shown in Figure 1c. Gain of LNA, Noise Factor of LNA is given by noise power at the input of LNA due to the source noise power added by the LNA referred to the output where, . When , then noise factor is Therefore the noise figure of Resistive terminated LNA is > 3dB."}
{"text": "September 11th Attacks From the Series Turning Points in U.S. History In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the September 11th Attacks. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history.An infographic enhances understanding of the September 11th attacks, and What Do You Think? sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. A timeline highlights key events and dates. September 11th Attacks also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. September 11th Attacks is part of Jump!\u2019s Turning Points in U.S. History series. |Interest Level||Grade 2 - Grade 5| |Reading Level||Grade 2| |Category||C3 Social Studies| |Subject||History, Social Studies| |Number of Pages||24|"}
{"text": "Universal Disk Format (UDF) A CD-ROM file system standard that is required for DVD ROMs. UDF is the OSTA's replacement for the ISO 9660 file system used on CD-ROMs, but will be mostly used on DVD. DVD multimedia disks use UDF to contain MPEG audio and video streams.To read DVDs you need a DVD drive, the kernel driver for the drive, MPEG video support, and a UDF driver. DVDs containing both UDF filesystems and ISO 9660 filesystems can be read without UDF support. UDF can also be used by CD-R and CD-RW recorders in packet writing mode. Last updated: 1999-09-01 Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration \u2666 Universal Disk Format \u2666 Universal Naming Convention Try this search on Wikipedia, Wiktionary, Google, OneLook."}
{"text": "A few simple actions can protect against mosquito bites. \u00b7 Use an effective, EPA-registered insect repellent. \u00b7 Cover up - wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. \u00b7 Avoid mosquito prime time. Many mosquitoes bite in the evening between dusk and dawn. \u00b7 Eliminate mosquito-breeding areas around your home by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires, and birdbaths on a regular basis. \u00b7 Ensure that screen doors and windows fit tightly. Repair or replace screens that have tears or holes. \u00b7 Vaccinate any horses you own or care for against West Nile Virus. \u00b7 Bug zappers, sonic devices, and mosquito traps have not been shown to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus infection."}
{"text": "Donald McLean, seated by the tree on the left, negotiates the purchase of land at Wairoa from the local Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu people in 1865. McLean was the head of the Native Land Purchase Office, and became native minister in 1869. He convinced chiefs to sell land cheaply by telling them that positive economic effects would follow. Using this item Alexander Turnbull Library, Rhodes Album Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna M\u0101tauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image. Add new comment"}
{"text": "To sign basketball, take both hands with palms wide open and imagine you are holding a basketball. Then pivot both hands back and forth simultaneously, as if you are twisting a basketball as a warm-up exercise right before dribbling it. Teach your child the basketball sign in the context of watching a game live, on TV, or talking about it based on a story book or cartoon. This is a useful flash card taught best in conjunction with real-life experience, or when teaching the other sports flash cards. Get all four volumes of Baby Signing Time..."}
{"text": "Animals in hiding See if you can identify the animal homonyms that are hiding (or hibernating, perhaps) in the rhymes below. 1. A one or single, a match for a doe; what horses do when they won't go. 2. A tool for drains, an oil or pit; a limbless crawler, a treacherous wit. 3. In tree or pond, its legs some eat. On horses' hooves make padded feet. 4. What lashes do in a flirty way; a belfry flier, a club for play. 5. A curl or lock, a Broadway show. With hounds, a pursuit; a cottontail, no. 6. Reveal the facts, and not a \"bull.\" In the buff; irascible. BONUS: Which four of the animals in this quiz hibernate? (1) buck; (2) snake; (3) frog; (4) bat; (5) hair, \"Hair,\" hare (a jackrabbit is a hare, but a cottontail is a rabbit); (6) bare, bear, bare, bear. frog, bat, bear, and snake."}
{"text": "Eye exams needed about every 2 years Eye exams are important, but how often do you really need to have them done? Consider the following guidelines from the American Optometric Association: uChildren should have an exam at 6 months, 3 years, before starting school, then every two years. uAdults ages 18-40 should have exams every two to three years. uAdults ages 41-60 should have exams every two years. uAdults over 60 should have exams every year. uPeople with diabetes, hypertension or other chronic diseases should consult their physician for advice, as these conditions can put one at risk for eye problems."}
{"text": "Inheritance diagram for StdInInputSource: It provides for the parser access to data via the standard input. This input source is not commonly used, but can be useful when implementing such things as pipe based tools which exchange XML data. As with all InputSource derivatives. The primary objective of an input source is to create an input stream via which the parser can spool in data from the referenced source. Since the standard input is a canned source, the constructor is very simple. It just uses local platform services to open up the standard input source as file, a new handleof which it gives to each new stream it creates. This method will return a binary input stream derivative that will parse from the standard input of the local host."}
{"text": "Most at-home COVID-19 tests are antigen tests and do not detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus as well as molecular tests, most of which are laboratory-based such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. Molecular COVID-19 tests are generally expected to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus at least 95% of the time when someone is infected. However, at-home COVID-19 antigen tests are generally expected to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus at least 80% of the time when someone is infected. When you perform an at-home COVID-19 antigen test, and you get a positive result, the results are typically accurate. However, if you perform an at-home COVID-19 antigen test, you could get a false negative result. The FDA recommends repeat testing following a negative result whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms. Post a Comment"}
{"text": "Dividing Space, Creating Barriers In the early 20th century, visitors to the Ainu village of Shiraoi in Hokkaido were greeted by Ainu tour guides at the Shiraoi train station, who would then bring visitors by foot to the nearby village. \"In 1917 a series of illustrated vignettes describing a visit to the Shiraoi Ainu village was published in the Yomiuri newspaper. According to the reports, when visitors alighted at the train station, a sign reading \u201cFormer Aborigine Information Center\u201d directed them to the tour guide who would take them to the village.\" (Lost Histories, p. 313)."}
{"text": "1 tn Heb \u201cmy son,\u201d although the context does not limit this exhortation to male children. 2 tn Heb \u201cmy kidneys\u201d; in biblical Hebrew the term was used for the innermost being, the soul, the central location of the passions. Cf. NASB, NIV \u201cmy inmost being.\u201d 3 sn This twelfth saying simply observes that children bring joy to their parents when they demonstrate wisdom. The quatrain is arranged in a chiastic structure (AB:B'A'): The first line (A) speaks of wisdom in the child, and it is paired with the last line (A') which speaks of the child\u2019s saying what is right. In between these brackets are two lines (B and B') concerning joy to the parent."}
{"text": "\u2018Occitanosaurus\u2019 was described by Sciau et al. (1990) and Bardet et al. (1999). The genus name was erected for \u2018Plesiosaurus\u2019 tournemirensis by Bardet et al. (1999). The taxon was originally regarded as an early elasmosaurid but is now considered a member of the Microcleididae. \u2018Occitanosaurus\u2019 was approximately 3.9 meters long. The type material (MMM J. T. 86-100), in the Mus\u00e9e Municipal de Millau, Aveyron, is a nearly complete skeleton including the skull, vertebral series from the atlas-axis to the sacrum, associated ribs, complete pectoral and pelvic girdles, right forelimb, and both hind limbs. Benson et al. (2012) made \u2018Occitanosaurus\u2019 a junior synonym of Microcleidus when they created the new name combination Microcleidus tournemirensis, which is why the genus \u2018Occitanosaurus\u2019 is now considered invalid."}
{"text": "Everett is a Boy name. The name is originated from \u2018Germanic\u2019 origin. The baby name Everett means \u201cCourageous Like A Boar\u201d. Origin of the name is: \u201cGermanic\u201d Everett is a Boy name. The pronunciation of the name is: \u201cEV + a + rit\u201d Everett Name Meaning: Everett is ultimately derived from Everhard. Everhard has both Germanic and Old English origins. Both these words have two elements in them, \u2018eber and eofor\u2019, meaning \u2018wild boar\u2019, and \u2018heard and hard\u2019, whose meaning is \u2018strong and courageous\u2019. The root words are \u2018Eoforheard\u2019 in Old English and \u2018Eberhard\u2019 in Germanic. It is a Christian baby name. Variations or similar name: Famous people with this name: Everett Bankston \u2013 baseball player Everett Dirksen \u2013 politician Everett Fagan \u2013 baseball player Everett Sloane \u2013 actor Everett Warner \u2013 artist"}
{"text": "Women in Nineteenth-Century Russia: Lives and Culture Russian women of the nineteenth century are often thought of in their literary incarnations as the heroines of novels such as Anna Karenina and War and Peace. But their real counterparts are now becoming better understood as active contributors to Russia\u2019s varied cultural landscape. This collection of essays examines the lives of women across Russia \u2013 from wealthy noblewomen in St Petersburg to desperately poor peasants in Siberia \u2013 discussing their interaction with the church and the law, and their rich contribution to music, art, literature and theatre. It shows how women struggled for greater autonomy and, both individually and collectively, developed a dynamic but often overlooked presence in Russia's culture and society during the long nineteenth century (1800-1917)."}
{"text": "The State of LGBT Human Rights Worldwide Across the globe, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people (LGBT) continue to face endemic violence, legal discrimination, and other human rights violations on account of their sexual orientation or gender identity. As we move from International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia this week to Pride month in the United States, Amnesty International stands with everyone working to guarantee the fundamental human rights of all persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. CategoriesGender identity, Sexual orientation This resource was submitted by"}
{"text": "\u201cMulticulturalism: This movement focuses primarily on changing traditional canons throughout the humanities. With the expansion of canonical traditions and exposure of students at all levels to artists, writers, and historical movements previously marginalized in general bodies of knowledge, the next generation is expected to have a better grasp of an increasingly diverse society in a world in flux. In the realm of art in the United States, this has resulted in a greater emphasis on and interest in non-Western art and on works produced in communities without previous access to museum and gallery exposure (e.g. African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans, women, gays, and lesbians).\u201d Excerpted from: Diamond, David G. The Bulfinch Pocket Dictionary of Art Terms. Boston: Little Brown, 1992."}
{"text": "Today\u2019s passage: Matthew 13:1-9 - Be patient\u2026we will be looking at this passage over three days. We will let Scripture explain Scripture as we go through the chapter. - When a great crowd gathered to here Jesus, He spoke in a way that was hard to understand. - Jesus didn\u2019t explain the parables to the crowds, only to His disciples. - \u201cHe who has ears to hear, let him hear\u201d is like saying, if you can understand it, understand it. Understand? Questions to consider: - If you had been there that day and heard Jesus say this parable, what would you be thinking? - What would be required for you to have a right understanding? - How does a person get \u201cEars to hear\u201d?"}
{"text": "This course focuses on collaboration and contemplation through the production of art that is place-based and/or responds to social issues. We will engage in aesthetic experimentation and dialogue about the role of artists in the public sphere. This course will address immersive art and life practices by investigating the historical, cultural, political, and social contexts surrounding a project. You will learn to generate ideas, to connect form to content, and to create art projects that we will share with the world. You\u2019ll have the chance to research and respond to social and cultural issues that are important to you. Together we will review examples of art, do some reading/listening/watching, and get our hands moving and making with studio assignments. For the Fall 2020 semester this course will be offered online."}
{"text": "Health Risks of Junk Food are as follows. So let us check it out some of the health risks of junk food to know more about fast food. The effects on the body are given here. Some of the Health Risks of Junk food are : - Junk food increases cholesterol level. - Junk food increases blood sugar level. - It adds extra calories and increases weight of the body. - Sometimes it also causes shortness of breath. - Dental distress by eating excessive junk food. - Increases Blood pressure. - It also causes fatigue and weakness. - Sometimes causes depression and and also affects the brain function - It can also cause kidney disease. - Junk food can trigger digestive problems - Junk food can lead to diabetes, affects liver and heart function. - Other similar post on Advantages and Disadvantages of Junk Food"}
{"text": "The temporary exhibition \u201cStolen Years: Children in the High North during the Second World War\u201d was shown at Narvik War Museum in the period September 8th 2020 \u2013 March 18th 2021. The temporary exhibition \u201cStolen Years: Children in the High North during the Second World War\u201d presents stories of and from children who lived in Northern Norway and Northwest Russia (the Soviet Union) during the Second World War. The exhibition commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and is a common project by the Narvik War and Peace Centre and Murmansk Museum of Regional Studies (Russia). The texts in the exhibition are in Norwegian and English. The project is supported by the Norwegian Barents Secretariat and the Fritt Ord Foundation."}
{"text": "The Camperdown Elms, Ulmus \u2019Camperdownii,\u2019 have been a campus landmark for around 100 years. They are most prominently seen along Campus Drive, but also can be found in the Arboretum and Botanical Garden. From the 04 December 2001 Argonaut student newspaper: \u2018These trees are often described as \u201cupside down trees\u201d because their weeping branches and knotty trunk are formed by being grafted upwards. Normally, the Camperdown elm grows along the ground like a bush. For the trees to grow upright, they must be grafted along the bark. The ones at UI are grafted with regular wild elm from the ground up to about four feet.\u2019 UA 1987-17, 1970s; today photo by UI Library Special Collections staff."}
{"text": "Origin of the word Deluge comes from Late Middle English \u2013 a variant of the Old French \u2018diluve\u2019 \u2013 from the Latin word \u2018diluvium\u2019 meaning \u2018flood\u2019. In the UK on 16th August 2004, the sleepy Cornish village of Boscastle was severely damaged by floodwater that swept down from the hills surrounding the town. Storms had centred on the area, and exceptionally heavy rainfall had caused two rivers to burst their banks. A deluge of about two billion litres of water hit the village without warning, carrying parked cars out to sea and destroying buildings. A rescue operation was quickly organized, and evacuation by helicopter of those in danger prevented any loss of life. a very heavy fall of rain View the full definition in the Macmillan Dictionary. Leave a Comment"}
{"text": "Faith Matters - Luther\u2019s Legacy in Namibia - Evangelization and Genocide October 7, 2017 Colonial troops of the German Kaiser, himself a Lutheran, ruthlessly crushed a native rebellion in 1904, and the missionaries justified this brutality. They argued it was God\u2019s will that the German Kaiser rule over his \"mission children\u201d. Today, Namibia is 90 percent Christian but the trauma of the colonial era, to which the missionaries contributed, has not been forgotten. The Lutheran Church in Germany, the EDK, has recently acknowledged this darker side to Luther\u2019s legacy: a confession of sin in a year of celebration."}
{"text": "Consider the three stocks in the following table. Pt represents price at time t, and Qt represents shares outstanding at time t. Stock C splits two-for-one in the last period. Calculate the rate of return on a price-weighted index of the three stocks for the first period (t = 0 to t = 1). (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) |Rate of return||%| What will be the divisor for the price-weighted index in year 2? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Get Answers For Free Most questions answered within 1 hours."}
{"text": "360 Degrees of Power (Carlisle in the Atlanta Constitution) The Artist was saying by the next voting session all of congress would be ran by the democrats. The artist wanted to illuminate that because of Republicans standing in the way of the New Deal they will all be voted out by the public. The artist depicted this by showing the \u201cRepublican Obstruction\u201d being kicked out the way my by the public in order to make way for \u201cRoosevelt Reorganizational Power\u201d as the Democratic Congress ushers the bulldozer along the way. The Bulldozer is on a path to pave the government cost rearing out of control. This cartoon was drawn at the time of a huge expansion of the role of the Government."}
{"text": "Toy \u2018Book\u2019 Craft Toys | Book Craft English Craft Activity A fun and creative activity for children learning English. Target language: toy vocabulary Craft instructions, cut, stick, draw, colour, write In this craft activity, children make a toy themed book. Sign up to get unlimited access to 1500+ fantastic activities!"}
{"text": "The composition of GDP can be as important to the fiscal forecast as the headline measure, because some components will be more \u2018tax rich\u2019 than others. A forecast that alters the composition of GDP can therefore have a significant impact on the public finances, even if the path of GDP itself is unchanged. The expenditure approach to measuring GDP, known as GDP(E), estimates the sum of all final goods and services purchased in the economy. Expenditure is split into household consumption, private investment, government consumption and investment, as well as exports and imports of goods and services. As with overall GDP, it can be measured both in cash (or nominal) terms and in inflation-adjusted real (or volume) terms."}
{"text": "Fukushima\u2019s tragic legacy\u2014radioactive soil, ongoing leaks, and unanswered questions CISAC Co-Director Rod Ewing tells National Geographic that, \u201cIn some cases, as we become more sophisticated, we\u2019ve lost the ability to see what\u2019s most obvious.\u201d On March 11, 2011, Koide Hiroaki was in his laboratory in Kyoto, Japan. It was a gray, wet afternoon, and the 61-year-old nuclear engineer was hard at work when the earthquake hit. Fifteen miles beneath the surface of the sea, one tectonic plate rumbled beneath another. A slippery clay layer helped the great pieces of crust slide, releasing centuries of stress. The seabed rose up 16 stories, and slipped sideways 165 feet. Read the rest at National Geographic"}
{"text": "Should I use What or Why in the sentence \"______ do you need a boat for?\" 1) WHAT do you need a boat for? 2) WHY do you need a boat for? *Which one should I use? In my language (portuguese) it is okay to use What or why. as to English I'm not so sure if I can use both. In English, The first phrase is completely proper. For the second, you should drop \"for\", so instead you'd say \"Why do you need a boat?\" They both ask the same question and they're both correct this way. April 25, 2016 Still haven\u2019t found your answers? Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!"}
{"text": "Vi\u00f0bor\u00f0iOld Icelandic Dictionary - vi\u00f0bor\u00f0i Meaning of Old Icelandic word \"vi\u00f0bor\u00f0i\" in English. As defined by A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic (Geir Zo\u00ebga): - m. the broadside turned towards the enemy; vera (hafa sik) \u00e1 bor\u00f0a, to be broadside on, in an an opposed position. Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark:\u16a2\u16c1\u16a6\u16d2\u16a2\u16b1\u16a6\u16c1 Also available in related dictionaries: This headword also appears in dictionaries of other languages closely related to Old Icelandic."}
{"text": "Singing waiata to p\u0113pi massively helps language development. When p\u0113pi is born they are able to respond to certain tones with a matching tone. Singing and tone matching gives a basis for learning language. You don\u2019t need to be a good singer in order for them to get the advantages for their language development. By singing 2-3 different waiata to your p\u0113pi in te reo M\u0101ori you are exposing them to around 60 different M\u0101ori words and the unique sounds, giving them a great start if they wish to learn te reo later."}
{"text": "Softcover, 168 pages, 6.7 x 9.4 inches. The Japanese term \u201cboro\u201d refers to rags and fabrics used for far longer than their expected lifespan. In order to recycle, transform, and create \u201cnew\u201d textiles from old, various techniques are used such as patching and mending, reinforcing with simple stitch-work, or weaving from rags. Boro textiles were created throughout Japan from the 19th century into the 1950s, although the phenomenon can be traced far earlier. Published along with an exhibition in Stockholm, this book surveys the history of boro and examines its changing social, economic, and aesthetic status as a visual and conceptual source of inspiration for textile artists and designers, both in Japan and internationally."}
{"text": "The highly reputed French painter Claude MONET (1840-1926) was a very amazing man. He spent most of his life in his garden, painting the lotus pond at different seasons of the year. Claude Monet\u2019 lovers can admire his garden of Giverny, where time seems to have been frozen. Amazingly, nothing has changed : the lotus pond, the small japanese red bridge, his house with the huge painting hall. We must congrats the highly qualified gardeners who are maintaining Monet\u2019s inspiration. Giverny is one hour from Paris by train (railway station : gare Saint Lazare). MONET is a revolutionary painter. He broke the standards of paintings by introducing movement, colours and light. He also initiated the abstract art because when you approach his paintings, you just see touch of colours. The whole subject appears when moving some steps back. - 2 466 - 14 036"}
{"text": "The James\u2019s Flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi), also known as the Puna Flamingo, is a South American flamingo which breeds on the high Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. It is related to the Chilean Flamingo and the Andean Flamingo. This small and delicate flamingo measures approximately 3 feet in height and its plumage is pale pink, with bright carmine streaks around the neck and on the back. When perched, a small amount of black can also be seen in the wings. There is bright red skin around the eye. The legs are brick-red and the bill is bright yellow with a black tip. Immature birds are grayish. James\u2019s Flamingo is similar to other South American flamingoes, but the Chilean Flamingo is pinker, with a paler and longer bill, and the Andean Flamingo is larger with more black in the wings and bill, and yellow legs. IMAGE CREDIT: Audubon"}
{"text": "Get the Facts Photograph by Helen Dittrich, My Shot An orange paper parasol silhouettes a woman\u2019s curves. In ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia, umbrellas protected important people from the sun. (From the National Geographic book Visions of Earth) Buy the book Visions of Earth \u00bb Watch a video of highlights from the book \u00bb See more pictures in our monthly Visions of Earth feature \u00bb Send to a Friend \u00a9 1996-2013 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Definition: 'Diethylene Glycol' diethylene glycolType: Term Pronunciation: d\u012b-eth\u2032il-\u0113n gl\u012b\u2032k\u014dl 1. An organic solvent chemically related to ethylene glycol. On metabolic conversion it becomes oxalic acid, which is toxic to the kidney. A sweet, viscous liquid that was used to make the infamous elixir of sulfanilamide that proved fatal to over 100 children in 1937, leading to the mandate to the FDA to monitor drug safety. The information shown above for diethylene glycol is provided by Stedman's. * Stedman's, part of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, provide a comprehensive line of health-science publications for healthcare professionals and medical students."}
{"text": "A new Robotic Industries Association article points out that as manufactured products shrink in size, so do their components. Many components used in industrial manufacturing have shrunk below the size that can be manipulated by humans already and many parts are rapidly heading toward nanoscopic size. This requires smaller and smaller robots to handle these tiny parts and assemble them into working products ranging from mobile phones to mass spectrometers. Nano-manipulators are commonly integrated into scanning electron microscopes today. Semiconductor manufacturers use nanotechnology robots to manipulate contacts that are as small as 100 nanometers (and getting smaller). The article lists many more examples of the growing number of micro and nano scale robots turning up many fields including medical technology, chemical engineering, even the airline security."}
{"text": "A fairly simple one (but one I can't seem to find a definition for anywhere), so sorry if it shouldn't be in the advanced section. What is the difference between right and left eigenvectors? For example I have Found eigenvalues 1/2 and 1, and eigenvectors (-2,1) (1,1) respectively. But which is the right eigenvector?!"}
{"text": "Last update12:18:35 PM Lindsay Piller | Riverside Value Drug Mart Q: Why is the sun so dangerous? Q: Why is the sun so dangerous?A: We worry about sun exposure because the sun does not only emit visible light, but also UV-rays that are dangerous. UV-rays are high-energy light waves that can penetrate the layers of our skin. These rays are strong enough to break apart the DNA in our cells and too much DNA damage could result in skin cancer. Talk to your pharmacist about what to use to protect your skin from the sun."}
{"text": "Exercise is a healthy part of any pregnancy. For women with diabetes, regular exercise: - Reduces stress - Improves strength and flexibility - Helps your body use insulin better - Controls your weight - Leads to a quicker recovery after delivery How Does Exercise Affect Blood Sugar? Both exercise and insulin lower blood sugar. The combination can result in - Know the signs of low blood sugar (confusion, shakiness, extreme hunger). - Always carry a source of sugar, such as hard candy or dried fruit, in case your blood sugar dips too low. - Have small snacks between meals. Need To Know: Feel your abdomen during exercise. If it feels very hard, you're exercising too intensely and should stop. If it's soft, you are working at the proper intensity. How To Information: Check with your doctor before starting or continuing an exercise program. Here are some tips:"}
{"text": "Steel Works Museum in Nizhny Tagil The history of Nizhny Tagil dates back to 1722 when the ironworks was built by Demidov dynasty. At the time Nizhny Tagil plant was one of the biggest, not only in Russia but also in Europe. The plant was expanding for three centuries. In 1987, after working for more than 260 years, old blast furnace shop was shut down and Russia\u2019s only plant museum was created. Photos by Vitkaravan It is a unique monument of the industrial culture that shows several generations of industry in Russia. The museum has Martynovsky plant, blast furnace shop, wagons and iron ladles, huge parts and mechanisms of metal production."}
{"text": "not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter. destitute of living things: a lifeless planet. deprived of life; dead: a battlefield strewn with lifeless bodies. without animation, liveliness, or spirit; dull; colorless; torpid: a lifeless performance of a play. insensible, as a person who has fainted. Origin: before 1000; Middle English lifles, Old English l\u012bfl\u0113as. Related forms defunct. See dead inactive, inert, passive; sluggish; spiritless. 1, 3. living. 4. lively. is always a great word to know. So is zedonk. Does it mean:"}
{"text": "University of Virginia history professor Gary Gallagher talks about the Seven Days\u2019 Battles, a series of conflicts fought during the last week of June 1862. In those battles, Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee thwarted George B. McClellan\u2019s Army of the Potomac in the Union attempt to take the Confederate capital of Richmond. Professor Gallagher argues that, in many ways, the Seven Days\u2019 Battles were more of a turning point in the Civil War than was the Battle of Gettysburg a year later. The Virginia Historical Society hosted this event. More Info \u00bb"}
{"text": "|a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.| |an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.| |a disc or cylindrical part that slides to and fro in a hollow cylinder. In an internal-combustion engine it is forced to move by the expanding gases in the cylinder head and is attached by a pivoted connecting rod to a crankshaft or flywheel, thus converting reciprocating motion into rotation| |[C18: via French from Old Italian pistone, from pistare to pound, grind, from Latin pinsere to crush, beat]| |piston (p\u012ds't\u0259n) Pronunciation Key (click for larger image in new window) A solid cylinder or disk that fits snugly into a hollow cylinder and moves back and forth under the pressure of a fluid (typically a hot gas formed by combustion, as in many engines), or moves or compresses a fluid, as in a pump or compressor."}
{"text": "The long march of folly that began in 1967 Israel-Palestine: time for conflict management Although both Israelis and Palestinians accepted a two-state solution, the Oslo accords failed to work. Was their claim to permanent peace unrealistic? Perhaps the conflict might be resolved more easily step by step, especially as the rise of fundamentalists on both sides has made control of land a part of faith by Tom Segev Israel\u2019s former prime minister, Golda Meir, used to say that she hated the Arabs because of what they made the Israelis do to them. Israel\u2019s latest attack on Gaza seemed to revive not only the memory of Meir\u2019s self-righteousness, but also her hateful pessimism. Meir never believed in peace with (...) This article is 1685 words."}
{"text": "|Designing content for transmedia, what does it mean?!| |Thursday, 17 November 2011 12:17| In the modern interactive world \u201cvocabulary\u201d of today we simply can\u2019t miss the buzzword, TRANSMEDIA. What is transmedia? Transmedia is a storytelling technique which happens across multiple media platforms in a platform appropriate way. Can we then say that the period of \u201cnew media\u201d has ended? I say, yes, it has. Due to transmedia, a story is finally getting its importance back. So I often ask myself, how a story can be used to empower others\u2019 creativity. If you wish to hear more about new trends in shaping stories for multiple platforms, do not miss our lecture at Kiberpipa. Be there on Wednesday, 23 November, at 7 pm. Picture Source: Mousey Howsee e-book More about the lecture"}
{"text": "Tip of the Day Produce Oasis - Types of Grapes A grape is the fruit that grows on the vines of the Vitaceae family. Grapes can be eaten raw or be usd to make wine, jelly or grape juice. Grape Varieties from A - Z Christmas Rose (Red, seeded) Exotic (Black, seeded) Red Globe (Red, seeded) Ruby (Red, seedless) Grape Tips & Trivia For a delicious summertime treat, spread individual grapes on a pan and freeze. Transfer to a freezer box to have available for kids to eat as a frosty snack - like little popsicles. Grapes are great to pack in lunch boxes. Grapes satisfy your child's sweet tooth without added sugar or fat, and they are an excellent way to get more fruit in a youngster's diet."}
{"text": "October 25, 2011 Tidbit Tuesday (Goody Two-Shoes) I find it fascinating to learn the history behind phrases that we use. Interestingly enough many of them are derived from nursery rhymes. \"Goody Two-shoes\" actually came from a story written in the 18th century called The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes. This story is about a girl named Margery Meanwell who was so poor she only owned one shoe. One day a rich friend came along and gave her a pair of shoes. She was so delighted she ran around repeating that she had two shoes. She became known to the other children as Little Goody Two-Shoes. She eventually grows up and marries a wealthy widower and becomes a wise teacher who helps others solve conflicts peacefully. This story has a similar theme to that of Cinderella where virtue is rewarded."}
{"text": "Seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms accompany a black eye: - seeing dark spots (FLOATERS) or flashes of light - any cuts on the insides of the eyelids or on the eye - blurry, distorted, or double vision - numbness on same side of the face - trouble moving the eye to look up, down, or to either side Treatment for a simple black eye is cold to the area as quickly as possible after the injury occurs and at frequent intervals during the first 24 hours or until the PAIN subsides and the swelling stabilizes. A black eye may take two weeks to fully heal, and undergoes a number of color changes as HEALING progresses. People who participate in sports such as softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, racquetball, soccer, and similar events should wear appropriate eye protection."}
{"text": "\"During the middle ages wax tablets were in general use. Daily life cannot be imagined without them: students were supposed to carry a diptych at their belt for easy use, while writers used them for rough notes. They were also employed in private correspondence. Above all, medieval accounts were kept to a large extent on wax tablets, and most of the surviving examples served this purpose; even books of wax tablets were formed. In some places the use of wax tablets for accounting continued up to the nineteenth century\" (Bernhard Bischoff, Latin Palaeography. Antiquity & the Middle Ages 14)."}
{"text": "Mom decided that we were going out! The big snow was over and we needed some milk. So I\u2019m in the backseat of the car watching as we head into Chardon and I hear Mom say \u201cYES! Spring must be on it\u2019s way!\u201d and guess what I see?! Buckets on the maple trees. How did they get there? Here\u2019s some hints on how: Why are they there? Do you know? Do you need a hint? - One of my very favorite treats comes on the mornings my mom makes pancakes. When I sit in my spot, she brings me just a taste, actually 3 little bites. Have you any idea how good pancakes taste to me? They are soooooooooooo good!! - Here\u2019s another hint if you can complete the analogy: Buckets are to maple trees as ______________ is to pancakes. Can you complete my analogy and explain the buckets on the trees? Do you want to know more? Click here!"}
{"text": "|MadSci Network: Botany| Marcotting is an old term for the propagation technique now called air layering, where a stem is induced to form roots while still on the parent plant. The stem is cut partly through and a rooting hormone (auxin) often applied. Then it is wrapped with moist sphagnum peat moss and ties in place with plastic sheeting. When roots are well formed, the branch is cut below the roots to make a new plant. Air layering is used for hard to propagate plants and to rejuvenate houseplants, such as diffenbachia, that have gotten too tall. References Marcotting Air Layering for Difficult to Root Plants Try the links in the MadSci Library for more information on Botany."}
{"text": "Want to find your way (literally) around an Arduino Uno? Well look no further - here is a video introduction to the hardware that's a walk in the park. If you are not a hardware/electronics expert then it can be tough to see what all the colored bits on a circuit board actually are. You look at them, but due to the complexity you just don't see them. So it is with the Arduino when you first see it - later it becomes as familiar as the back of your hand. It is important to know the layout of the Arduino because you are going to make connections to it and you need to have a rough idea what the different parts do. This video, created by engineerzerochannel walks you and a group of tourists through Ardinuo park. On the way you will see the various parts of the Arduino and an LED dropped in by helicopter and connected up. It's fun and it makes you very glad that the real thing is so small."}
{"text": "HFKap writes \"The earliest computer games were pure text and were passed around freely on the ARPANET, culminating in the 'cave crawls' Adventure and Dungeon. The advent of the home computer opened up a commercial market for text adventure games, though the limited resources of these machines presented significant technical problems. Many companies vied for success in this market, but the best-remembered today is Infocom, founded by a group from MIT. Infocom's virtual memory and virtual machine innovations enabled them to design extremely ambitious and creative games, which they dubbed Interactive Fiction (IF). Ultimately the text game lost its paying customers to the lure of graphical games, such as those produced by Sierra On-Line. This article is a dialogue between Harry Kaplan and Jimmy Maher, editor of the modern IF community's pre-eminent e-zine SPAG.\""}
{"text": "Hurricane Kenna over Mexico Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC Hurricane Kenna, the sixteenth tropical disturbance of the 2002 eastern Pacific hurricane season, explosively intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in less than 48 hours. On Friday, October 25, forecasters were expecting Kenna to make landfall over the western Mexican coast as a Category 4 storm. Kenna was born in the warm tropical waters of the eastern Pacific south of Mexico on October 22 to become the strongest storm to threaten the Americas in 2002. This image from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Aqua satellite shows Kenna making landfall over Mexico on October 25, 2002. Bands of storm clouds stretch well north, and eventually brought heavy rain to an already soaked Gulf Coast."}
{"text": "Viewer Question:How long after you think you may have been infected with HIV do you need to wait to be tested? Doctor's Response:After exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), if one becomes infected, antigen will become detectable starting at about two weeks. Antibodies to various HIV antigens do not start being detectable until 1 to 3 months following exposure, but sometimes this takes even longer. Recommendations for testing vary, but probably the most reasonable course of testing is to test for HIV antibodies at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. Thank you for your question. Last Editorial Review: 8/17/2001 Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Name: Ed H. If birds mate for life, what happens when a mate dies? Does it go on without a mate or does it find another mate? First of all, not all birds mate for life. Many speices do not. Crows, some owl species, and some other large birds have been known to do so. The limited information about your requests does indicate that, in owls, new mates are found after the death of one of the pair. Many younger birds that have not mated or just entered sexual maturity seems to be the most likely new mate. Penguin studies have supported this notion very well. How all of this is accomplished is not completely undertstood. I guess we have to learn how to speak the languages better! :-) I hope I have helped. Click here to return to the Zoology Archives Update: June 2012"}
{"text": "Air source heat pumps (ASHP) are used to provide interior space heating and cooling even in colder climates, and can be used efficiently for water heating in milder climates. A major advantage of ASHP\u2019s is that the same system may be used for air conditioning in summer and heating in winter. How do they work? An air source heat pump (ASHP) is a heating and cooling system that uses outside air as its heat source and heat sink. Under the principles of vapor compression refrigeration, an ASHP uses a refrigerant system involving a compressor and a condenser to absorb heat at one place and release it at another."}
{"text": "Olla has recently moved to Leeds and asks Liz for advice on registering with a doctor. They discuss what formal documents might be required by the doctor's surgery and the difficulties of getting an appointment. . Discuss with the class their experiences of doctors and the health service in the UK. . What is the health service like in their countries? . Draw attention to potentially problematic language. . Note the fillers, false starts, repetition and what the purposes of these are in unrehearsed, spontaneous speech. For instance, draw attention to print English and the differences; few 'natives' speak with perfect English. . Remove certain words and use transcript as an audio gapfill or standard reading gapfill."}
{"text": "become an editor the entire kids and teens directory only in Grammar/Homonyms Kids and Teens Open Directory - Kids and Teens: School Time: English: Grammar: Homonyms Allan Cooper's Homonym List [ ] - A long list of homonyms arranged in alphabetical order. FunBrain: Word Confusion [ ] - Choose the correct homonym to finish the question. Features easy and hard sections. Homonyms, Homophones and Homographs [ ] - Explains the differences between these types of words. Includes worksheets and resources. [Worksheets require Adobe reader.] Quia: A Feast of Homonyms [ ] - A matching game of homonyms. Includes match, concentration, flashcards, and word search. \" search on: to edit this category. Copyright \u00a9 2013 Netscape Visit our sister sites Last update: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:16:56 AM EST -"}
{"text": "Did you know that the Gordon Setter was one of the breeds that was used in the development of the Irish Setter? \"The original purpose of the Gordon Setter was to hunt gamebirds. Their quarry in the United Kingdom may be partridge or grouse, pheasant, ptarmigan, blackgame, snipe or woodcock: whilst overseas bird dogs are worked on quail, willow grouse, sand grouse, guinea fowl, sagehen, francolin.\" Tyme 2 pick da nu Goggie ob teh Week! Da furst contempstant... Gordon Setter! Fun fakts about teh Gordon Setter: \"A Gordon Setter is a large breed of setter, developed in Scotland in the early 17th century, that is a member of either the Sporting or Gundog Group.\" Du u want da Gordon Setter to be da Goggie ob teh Week nekst week? Den u had bettur share dis post on Facebook and leev comments on dis post!"}
{"text": "Dennis Bray is an active professor emeritus in both the Department of Physiology and Department of Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. He studies the behavior of microbes--how they \"decide\" where to swim, when to divide, and how best to manage the millions of chemical reactions taking place inside their membranes. For Bray, microbes are tiny, living computers, with genes and proteins serving the roles of microprocessors. In this interview, I talked with Bray about his provocative new book, Wetware: A Living Computer Inside Every Cell. To listen, click the play button below. You can subscribe for free to Carl Zimmer's Meet the Scientist podcast via iTunes, through the RSS feed with a podcast aggregator or feed reader, or by email alert. Direct Download: MTS36 (.mp3 | 27 megs | 37:29)"}
{"text": "The saltwater marsh islands of Jamaica Bay \u2014 crucial habitat for dozens of species of fish and birds \u2014 are vanishing at a rate far faster than previously thought and could disappear within five years, according to a report... The latest news and reader discussions from around the five boroughs and the region. Using satellite imagery of the bay, along with field observations, the report found that about 33 acres of tidal wetlands are lost every year, nearly twice the 18-acre annual loss found in a previous study by the state released in 2001. Jamaica Bay Loses Marshes at Faster Rate, Report Says Saltwater Marsh Endangered In Jamaica Bay Marshes have 5 years: Study New Analysis Gives Marshes Five Years Photos from NY Times"}
{"text": "Binary Large Objects (BLOBs) are stored in SQL Server as either text or image datatypes. The SQL Server maintains a pointer to the BLOB data. Thus, BLOB data is not stored on the data page along with the other fields in the row by the SQL Server. The 16-bit text pointers are used to store actual data in 2KB pages. So, about 1800 bytes is available for actual data storage if the column is not NULL. However, if the column is explicitly set to NULL, there is no need for the text pointers. The storage size will then be 0. This means that storing data in BLOBs increases the storage requirements in 2KB increments. Besides storage size, there are also functional limitations with BLOBs. For example, if you use a WHERE clause to search on a text column, you are limited to using the LIKE operator."}
{"text": "The natural remnant magnetism in rock bodies. The permanent magnetization acquired by rock that can be used to determine the location of the magnetic poles and the latitude of the rock at the time it became magnetized. Tarbouk, E.J. & F.K. Lutgens, (2006), EARTH, 8th edition, Pearson Education International. The study of ancient magnetic fields, which are preserved in the magnetic properties of rocks. ie. studying the changes in position of the magnetic poles, as well as reversals of poles in the geological past."}
{"text": "Chicago Public Schools is working to minimize its impact on the environment and teach students to be environmental stewards. CPS' Environmental Action Plan , in partnership with the Chicago Climate Action Plan, has 26 results-oriented strategies in which the entire CPS community can participate. With this plan, CPS is a leader among urban school districts in environmental action. Chicago Public Schools Environmental Action Plan Click the links below to learn more about the following strategies: Waste & Recycling Transportation & Air Education & Engagement Do you want to know what else Chicago is doing to go green? Check out the Chicago Climate Action Plan . To view some of the documents provided on this page, you need Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this program, click download Adobe Acrobat Reader now and follow the instructions."}
{"text": "browse WPSU's collection of classroom resources 3 to 8 Educate! Browse lesson plans, articles, and teaching tips for children ages 3 to 8. Watch Shakespeare's words come alive in selected scenes. Blue Ribbon Readers Improve literacy in readers in kindergarten through fifth grade. Clean Energy for the 21st Century Learn about sustainable clean energy. Analyze materials at the atomic level using a virtual microscope. Explore the enviroment with children (K-6). Make a difference in the Chesapeake water system and beyond. Watch this fast-paced academic quiz show for high schoolers. Join the Swift satellite as it solves cosmic mysteries. Water, An Endangered Resource Explore the beauty (and pollution) of our state. Think like an archaeologist Discover Pennsylvania's Prehistoric People"}
{"text": "Jewish Armed Resistance in Eastern Europe Despite enormous obstacles, many Jews throughout German-occupied Europe attempted armed resistance against the Germans. Individual Jews or groups of Jews engaged in planned or spontaneous opposition to the Germans and their allies. Jewish partisans were especially active in the east, where they fought the Germans from bases established behind the front lines in forests and ghettos. Because anti-Semitism was widespread there, they found little support among the surrounding population. Even so, as many as 20,000 Jews fought the Germans in the forests of eastern Europe. Source: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum"}
{"text": "|Origin:||headling 'head-first' (14-17 centuries), from head + -ling 'in a particular direction'| if you rush headlong into something, you start doing it too quickly without thinking carefully with your head first and the rest of your body following [= headfirst]: I fell headlong into a pool of icy water. very quickly, without looking where you are going: Mortimer almost ran headlong into a patrol."}
{"text": "GeoGebra is open-source software available for free through the Web that enables users to dynamically experiment with mathematical concepts. Technology can play an important role in learning mathematics. Teachers and students alike often depend on interactive technology to learn about and experiment with math. The dynamic mathematics software GeoGebra addresses all levels of education by joining arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and calculus. It features a very clean, easy-to-use interface. Since the tool is open source, a large user community has emerged to create interactive online materials for specific subject matters or a particular educational level. Having been translated into over 45 languages, it continues to expand to offer equal information access across the globe."}
{"text": "A recent story in the Columbus Dispatch, The Day the Aliens Called Jerry Ehman, recounts the story of the unusual space signal that was picked up by the Ohio State University\u2019s Big Ear radio observatory in Delaware on August 7, 1977. Jerry Ehman was monitoring the Big Ear when the signal came through and wrote \u201cWow!\u201d on the computer print out. To this day no one is really sure what the signal meant, but the possibility that it was intelligent life has never been proven or disproven. The original print out is preserved in the Ohio Historical Society Archives. It is part of the North American Astrophysical Observatory Records, call number MSS 1151. This collection is available to researchers in the Archives/Library reading room during open hours. What is the meaning of \u201c6EQUJ5\u2033 ? Everyone is welcome to develop their own theory!"}
{"text": "Figure 3. Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks and Passenger Vehicles per 100 Million Vehicle Miles Traveled, 1975-2009 Notes: A large truck is defined as a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. A passenger vehicle is defined as a car or light truck (including pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles). The Federal Highway Administration implemented an enhanced methodology for estimating registered vehicles and vehicle miles traveled by vehicle type for the years 2007-2009. As a result, involvement rates may differ, and in some cases significantly, from previously published rates. Sources: Vehicle Miles of Travel: Federal Highway Administration. Fatal Crashes, Vehicles Involved, and Fatalities: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)."}
{"text": "High Rise Inspection Photo Tour In the event of a fire, minimizing the spread of smoke and heat within the building is essential. It is usually the smoke and heat produced by a fire which limits the ability of people to evacuate and which causes the most deaths in a fire. In most modern buildings, air handling systems separate from the building's main HVAC systems can be activated to contain the spread of smoke. Stairwells in newer high rise buildings are pressurized to maintain an atmosphere that is both safe for exiting and an aid in fire fighting procedures. In older buildings, the HVAC systems can be manually controlled either to shut down in order to prevent the spread of smoke through the systems themselves or activated in particular portions to remove smoke. Imagine how much air can be moved by a system of this size."}
{"text": "Hi I am new to the list. I am a HS art teacher and just took a new position teaching juniors and seniors at an all girls high school in the Bronx, NY. Currently I am spending some time re-building my core I am looking for some interesting lesson ideas to compile into the still-life segment of my curriculum. So if anyone cares to share any great lessons I would appreciate it! In particular, does anyone have an interesting approach to introducing the drawing of fabric in a still life? Also, does anyone have a strong rubric for classroom assessment and/or peer criticism?"}
{"text": "Tremolo is the rapid repetition of one note, or a rapid alternation between two or more notes. It is indicated by strokes through the stems of the notes. If the tremolo is between two or more notes, the bars are drawn between them. Tremolo symbols are also used to notate drum rolls. The tremolo palette contains separate symbols for one note tremolos (shown with stems below) and for two note tremolos (shown with no stem below). Tremolo can be added to the stem of a single note by selecting the notehead and then double click on the desired symbol in the tremolo palette. In a two note tremolo, every note has the value of the whole tremolo duration. To enter a tremolo with the duration of a half note (minim), first enter two normal quarter notes (crotchets). After dragging a tremolo symbol to the first note, the note values automatically double to half notes."}
{"text": "In each of the three tool sets (Prevention, Guidance, Consequences), tools are organized into three levels of difficulty and challenge. On the Discipline Toolbox cards, we use standard shapes: Basic = square Intermediate = triangle Advanced = circle The shapes represent how difficult a tool might be, in general, to actually use the tool effectively. Of course, a lot depends on the child and your experience. Ages given for each tool are approximations only. On this website, clicking on the tool # will take you to a description of that tool and at least one example of its use. This information is identical to what is on the Discipline Toolbox cards. If you have not already downloaded the posters, you can do so here: Download Responsive Discipline Posters (PDF)"}
{"text": "History of the Conservation Movement - National Association of Conservation districts (NACD) National Association of Conservation districts (NACD) When representatives from 32 soil conservation districts met in Washington, D.C. in 1946 and set in motion the process to organize a national association of conservation districts, over 1,600 soil conservation districts had already formed in 48 states. By forming a national organization in 1946 the districts provided the means to deliver a unified message to policy makers and to better coordinate district activities. Soon after the establishment of the NACD, the Utah Association of Conservation Districts was created in 1948. - << Prev"}
{"text": "CULTURAL READINGS: Colonization & Print in the Americas |PRINT & NATIVE CULTURES Oral Cultures in Print Most native cultures preserved and passed on their traditions orally. Written texts only partially reveal this oral dimension. Nevertheless, Europeans continally testified to native oratorical abilities. North American Indian orality intrigued writers like William Smith, while the speeches of Red Jacket, a fierce critic of American expansionism, sold widely. Whereas Europeans relied upon books and manuscripts to transmit and encapsulate knowledge, native groups employed other media: some eastern North American Indian cultures used wampum, a form of writing usually accompanied by speech. Print and Native Cultures |Exhibition Contents | Introduction | Essays | Bibliography & Links| Last update: Thursday, 02-Aug-2012 15:07:49 EDT"}
{"text": "Milk does a body good, especially if you are a new mom. A new study in rats found those that didn't have enough calcium in their diet and were breastfeeding, were more likely to have deteriorating bone around their teeth and gums. Breastfeeding rats that had enough calcium did not suffer any bone loss. The demands for calcium are greatest immediately after a baby is born. Researchers say human studies need to be done to confirm the findings."}
{"text": "\u201cIn at least one paragraph in the text, analyze the Information Flow. That is, in each sentence, label the new and old information in each sentence. You\u2019ll be looking for the information that is old because readers have seen it before in the text, and the information that is new to the text. Throughout the text, note and revise any breakdowns in information flow. Identify any sentences in which the wrong information is in the Stress (the end). Note and revise any sentences in which readers must endure a long gap between a subject and a verb (a core violation) or in which the logical relationships are unclear (CO-Core.) Continue to analyze for Focus (readability and value of characters in Subject Position, for specific readers); whether or not Focus is sustained across sentences. Continue to analyze for nominalizations, ad consider whether key actions have been expressed as verbs.\u201d"}
{"text": "........ MURUGA IN HINDU EPICS The first elaborate account of Karthikeya's origin occurs in the Mahabharata. In a complicated story, he is said to have been born from Agni and Svaha, after the latter impersonated the six of the seven wives of the Saptarishi (Seven Sages). The actual wives then become the Pleiades. Karthikeya is said to have been born to destroy the Asura Mahisha. (In later mythology, Mahisha became the adversary of Durga.) Indra attacks Karthikeya as he sees the latter as a threat, until Shiva intervenes and makes Karthikeya the commander-in-chief of the army of the Devas. He is also married to Devasena, Indra's daughter. The origin of this marriage lies probably in the punning of 'Deva-sena-pati'.It can mean either lord of Devasena or Lord of the army(sena) of Devas."}
{"text": "The \\linebreak command tells LaTeX to break the current line at the point of the command. With the optional argument, number, you can convert the \\linebreak command from a demand to a request. The number must be a number from 0 to 4. The higher the number, the more insistent the request is. The \\linebreak command causes LaTeX to stretch the line so it extends to the right margin. See also Line and Page Breaking Go to LaTeX Table of Contents"}
{"text": "Module 2 Contents: Who's at Risk? Keep it Clean! Cook it Well! Cool it Soon! Welcome to We Wish You Well -- Food Safety Keeping our food safe is a national concern. It is estimated that 76 million people had foodborne illness in 1999 -- 5,000 people die of foodborne illness in the United States each year. Foodborne illness results in sickness, lost wages, and even death. In this module, you will learn how to keep food safe and to prevent foodborne illness. To find out more about foodborne illness click on the Next Page link below."}
{"text": "CCE Reminds People Not To Eat Poisonous Garden Plants Utica, NY (WIBX) \u2013 As the weather warms up, gardens will soon be in full bloom. However, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County wants you to know not all plants are meant to be eaten. The group lists several common garden favorites as \u201ceye candy\u201d only, including bleeding hearts, Lily of the Valley, and delphinium. All parts of these plants are poisonous. Other plants, such as rhubarb and sweet pea, have pieces that are edible, but still must be treated carefully to avoid becoming sick from them. For more information about poisonous plants, visit Cornell University\u2019s website here. Also, Master Gardener Volunteers can answer gardening questions on Wednesday and Friday from 9-noon, by calling 736-3394, or visiting cceoneida.com."}
{"text": "CNN - NASA has released incredible new images of the sun's surface. The space agency said the enhanced video is meant to show the sun's intense activity a different light. The video was shot over 24 hours in September of 2011. NASA said there's no scientific value in this enhancement but it does make for a beautiful video. Click on the video player in the top left hand corner to watch the video. Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Top Science Tech News Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong."}
{"text": "Now go into the text layer and select the last frame on this layer, go to \"Insert\" menu, select Keyframe. Go to the first keyframe in this layer and place text as shown above. Then go to the second keyframe which you just created and place text as shown on image below. Select anywere in between the two keyframes and go to \"Insert\" menu, select Create Motion Tween. |\u00bb Level Basic| Rating: 8 Votes: 205 |Freelance graphic, web and Flash designer.| |Download the files used in this tutorial.| |Download (258 kb)| |More help? Search our boards for quick answers!|"}
{"text": "Sierra Leone's civil war has been the primary reason for the growth of its communities in Britain. But, in common with other west African nations, the pattern of settlement is a familiar one based upon people heading for where their communities already exist. Overall, the number of people born in Sierra Leone living in Britain rose by about 10,500 between 1991 and 2001. The vast majority are in London where the largest clusters are in Southwark and Lambeth. Modest numbers appearing in the North West are almost certainly the result of asylum dispersal."}
{"text": "Use the program diff3 to compare three files and show any differences among them. (diff3 can also merge files; see diff3 Merging). The \u201cnormal\u201d diff3 output format shows each hunk of differences without surrounding context. Hunks are labeled depending on whether they are two-way or three-way, and lines are annotated by their location in the input files. See Invoking diff3, for more information on how to run diff3."}
{"text": "December 27, 2012 - foster (verb) - What does it mean? - 1 : to give parental care to2 : to help the growth or development of - How do you use it? - City leaders hope that the improvements to the downtown area will help foster a greater sense of community. - Are you a word wiz? Let us help you to develop an understanding of the word \"foster.\" At the root of \"foster\" is the Old English word \"fostor.\" What do you think \"fostor\" means?The Old English word \"fostor\" means \"food.\" We can trace the origins of \"fostor\" to the Old English word \"foda,\" which is also at the root of the word \"food.\" \"Fostor\" developed into an adjective that eventually came to mean \"giving, receiving, or sharing parental care even though not related by blood or legal ties.\" The verb \"foster\" quickly developed from the adjective."}
{"text": "California\u2019s ranchers could face a tougher economic future under climate change. The grasslands they depend on to feed their cattle could shrink by almost 40% by the end of the century, according to a study from Duke University and the Environmental Defense Fund. The researchers modeled two different climate futures for California: a warmer, wetter scenario and a warmer, drier one. The study showed that by the end of the century, California\u2019s shrublands could increase as much as 70% under the worst-case dry scenario, taking over historic grasslands and other ecosystems. Continue reading"}
{"text": "Catalan common name : Raspeta. Rotgeta. Province distribution : Balearic Islands. Distribution in the islands : Cabrera. Dragonera. Ibiza. Mallorca. General distribution : Mediterranean (Balearic) Endemisms : Balearic Islands Flowering time : May. June. July. August. Life-forms : Chameophyte. Habitat : Holm oak forest. Walls and rock creviceses. IUCN Category : Poco preocupante Characteristics : Leaves are linear, reunited in groups of four, greyish in colour and always growing along the ground, all of these characters distinguish it from Rubia peregrina, which has leaves much wider and greener, with whorls usually with five or more leaves that climb through other plants. Subspecies caespitosa is exclusive to Cabrera. Flowering during May and June. Status : End\u00e8mica."}
{"text": "Aerogel is a gel in which the liquid part has been replaced with a gas (usually air). The most common type of aerogel is silica aerogel, which is made from the same molecule as glass. It is a solid material that is almost as light as air. Aerogel is the best thermal insulator available and can be used in construction in place of fiberglass insulation. It allows better insulation with less material, although it is much more expensive than fiberglass. It is also brittle, making it more difficult to install than fiberglass. Most aerogel is not water-resistant, and even small amounts of water can destroy it. It is also safer than fiberglass or asbestos because it cannot be inhaled into the lungs."}
{"text": "Israeli researchers are using bats to develop better radar and sonar systems. By attaching GPS units and microphones to the animals, scientists hope to learn more about the bats\u2019 remarkable echolocation abilities and adapt that knowledge to systems for human use. Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of Care2, Inc., its employees or advertisers."}
{"text": "Adoption brings a child born to other parents into a new family. Birth parents have a number of reasons for placing children for adoption. In the end, it's usually because they want better lives for their children than they feel they can provide. Children who are eligible for adoption come from many different settings. Some are in foster care, a temporary home setting. Other children live in orphanages or with birth relatives until they can be adopted. There are different kinds of adoption. Whether the adoption is international versus domestic depends on whether a child is born in another country or born within the United States. References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)"}
{"text": "New, drought-resistant strains of corn helped farmers get through the drought in 2012 that cut the harvest to about 75 percent of what would have been expected with ordinary weather, according to \u201cU.S. Drought 2012: Farm and Food Impacts,\u201d a recent USDA report. Even with pressure from the drought, the harvest was a quite sizeable. \u201cThe harvest was the eighth largest in U.S. history, a reflection of a big increase in recent years in the number of acres planted and crop technology that has improved plants\u2019 ability to withstand drought,\u201d according to a recent article from the Associated Press. READ MORE \u00bb"}
{"text": "ISRIC - World Soil Information is an independent foundation and the ICSU accredited World Data Centre for Soils (WDC-Soils). It was founded in 1964 through the International Soil Science Society (ISSS) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It has a mandate to serve the international community with information about the world\u2019s soil resources to help addressing major global issues. ISRIC operates on three priority areas: - soil data and soil mapping - application of soil data in global development issues - training and education"}
{"text": "Heel spur is an osteophytic outgrowth just anterior to the tuberosity of the calcaneus, extending along its entire width or about 2 to 2.5 cm. The apex of the spur is embedded in the plantar fascia directly anterior to its origin. The condition may exist without producing symptoms, or it may become very painful, even disabling. Calcaneal spurs are of three types: 1. Those which are large in size but symptomless, because the angle of growth is such that the spur does not become a weight-bearing point and/or the inflammatory changes have been arrested. This type is usually found incidentally when the foot is x-rayed for some other purpose. 2. Those which are of large size and painful upon weight-bearing, because the pitch of the calcaneus has been altered by a depression of the longitudinal arch and, as a result, the spur may become a weight-bearing point, sometimes causing intractable"}
{"text": "Humanitarianism is a way of behaving out of kindness to other people. Someone who is a humanitarian is a person who helps to improve the lives of other people without thinking about their race, belief or nationality. Humanitarianism also means basic morality indispensable for human being. And there are international laws called \"international humanitarian law\" considered to created out of humanitarianism of this mean. Among them, Geneva Conventions on the matter made at the time of wars are well known."}
{"text": "In our previous two issues, we discussed troubleshooting digital output modules. Troubleshooting analog modules is a bit more complicated, for two reasons: Your first step is to verify that the module is the correct one for this control loop \u2014 unless this specific module has worked correctly before. Whether it has or not, you need to use a meter to test the module's output versus input. One verification technique that works well is to simulate the signal from the PLC by forcing the output. This eliminates a long string of variables and simplifies the job in a few other ways versus having one person out in the field simulating an input to the signal transmitter. In our next issue, we'll discuss how to use this PLC force to determine where the problem lies."}
{"text": "Of or pertaining to Morocco or the Moors; in the style of the Moors. a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by the horseshoe (Moorish) arch The adjective is used for the design style characteristic of the inhabitants of North West Africa and Southern Spain, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. Having a quality or appearance resembling Moor artwork and architecture as seen in North West Afria (Morocco). Refers specifically to the cultural attributes common to Muslim Spain and the Maghrib after the twelfth century."}
{"text": "Memonic allows you to capture, store, use and share online information. It \u201cis a way to keep the essential information you come across every day and easily retrieve it again the moment you need it.\u201d A problem facing the regular Internet user today is how to keep track of information and bits of information found on the Internet. Current solutions such as (social) bookmarks do provide only partial and unsatisfactory solutions. Example: The bookmarked URL is no longer valid. In brief it\u2019s a description of a system likened to a Rolodex of the Internet: Smallish cards holding bits and pieces of information for later use. Information becomes truly fluid. Tags : Classroom Resources, Free Software, Information Storage, Memonic Categories : Classroom Resources, Free Software & Applications"}
{"text": "Click any word in a definition or example to find the entry for that word Let's take this debate out of the political sphere and into the public arena. Women were beginning to take responsibility for things outside the domestic sphere. They knew not to interfere in matters outside their sphere of operation. The economic boom has greatly expanded the US's sphere of influence. This is the British English definition of sphere. View American English definition of sphere. a part of an atom that moves around the nucleus (=centre) and has a negative electrical charge"}
{"text": "One struggle counselors, parents, teachers and youth workers often face is how to think about and approach children who have a psychiatric diagnosis. Even within the mental health profession there are differences of opinion. Some professionals under medicate and under diagnose, and others do the exact opposite. Regardless of which camp we fall into, we can quickly fall short of knowing and understanding the child in front of us if we allow psychiatric labels to define children and determine their paths. In her talk entitled, Psychiatric Disorders in Children, Julie Lowe encourages helpers to be wise and thoughtful."}
{"text": "The new boom in natural gas from shale has changed the energy economy of the United States. But there's another giant reservoir of natural gas that lies under the ocean floor that, theoretically, could dwarf the shale boom. No one had tapped this gas from the seabed until this week, when Japanese engineers pulled some up through a well from under the Pacific. The gas at issue here is called methane hydrate. Methane is natural gas; hydrate means there's water in it. In this case, the molecules of gas are trapped inside a sort of cage of water molecules."}
{"text": "If fluid pressure inside the eye gets too high, the optic nerve can be damaged. Opticians measure this pressure using a device that blows a puff of air onto the eyeball and monitors the reaction. Canadian company Eric Technologies of Calgary (W0 03/82086/7) has patented a home test in which a vibrating pad rests on the eyelid and a sensor measures the delay between each movement of the pad and the vibration in the eye. This gives a rough indication of the fluid pressure inside. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "Tell Congress: Make Sure Girls Get a Fair Chance in Sports Girls across the country are still not getting equal opportunities to play sports or equal treatment when they do play. High schools provide girls with 1.3 million fewer opportunities to play sports as compared to boys. And girls often are assigned inferior facilities and game times, among other things. To make matters worse, when parents and students try to find out how their schools are allocating valuable athletic opportunities and resources, they are not able to get information. Please ask your Members of Congress to support the High School Data Transparency Act."}
{"text": "In the method signature 'public static double getGPA(int numberOfGrades)'the term double __________. 1. requires that a double value must be returned to the method call 2. requires that the int numberOfGrades be changed to a double 3. means the getGPA method will repeat twice 4. means there are two forms of the getGPA method 5. requires the main method to substitute a value for numberOfGrades"}
{"text": "3rd/2nd century BC This may in fact be a hastatus or a principis. The distinction of the two forms is not quite clear. The hastati formed the first battle line, ahead of the principes. The final, third line was held by the triarii with their long spears. Both the hastati and the principes were similarly armed, hence they are hard to keep apart. A large curved shield, larger and heavier than that of the later legionaries, a simple bronze vaulted helmet with two side panels, chain mail body armour, a sword and a complement of pila (throwing spears). This page was last updated on 4th June 2008."}
{"text": "- Development, Land Use & Construction - City Council - City Budget - Property Information Larvae and Pupae Dipping Surveys Larvae and Pupae dipping surveys are an important tool in mosquito control surveillance programs. Mosquito larvae are found in many different types of aquatic habitats, from tree holes to salt marshes. While not a direct measure of the number of biting adult mosquitoes, dipping surveys do show where mosquitoes are breeding, and are very important in Larviciding efforts. Since the emergence of Aedes albopictus, a container breeding mosquito that is often found near homes, citizen participation (service requests) has been a very important and reliable tool in surveillance techniques. MOSQUITO LIFE CYCLE"}
{"text": "\"Servant Leadership\u201d was coined by Robert K. Greenleaf in The Servant as Leader, an essay he first published in 1970. In that essay, he wrote: \"The servant-leader is servant first\u2026 It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first, perhaps because of the need to assuage an unusual power drive or to acquire material possessions\u2026The leader-first and the servant-first are two extreme types. Between them there are shadings and blends that are part of the infinite variety of human nature.\" On a Butler University web site, you'll find a review of 10 Characteristics that Larry Spears, former CEO of The Greenleaf Center identified as being critical to the development of servant-leaders. They include: - Commitment to the Growth of People - Building Community"}
{"text": "The tiny borough of Picture Rocks, Pennsylvania has less than 1,000 residents, but there's a history here that's centuries old. The first European settlers settled here in 1773, though the area was sacred to Native Americans long before we came here. Originally the Munsee Indians made the community their home. The Muncy creek supplied freshwater and fish, while the nearby rock cliffs provided a great lookout for intruders. The Native Americans found much gratification in telling their story and history through pictographs. For decades the tribe had been carving numerous sacred symbols and animals on the imposing rock walls. These pictographs had an impression on the original settlers who named the area Picture Rocks. Sadly over many years the pictographs have disappeared. Most lost to the course of Mother nature, but others by the malfeasance of man."}
{"text": "Marigold are perennial, herbaceous plants from usually wet marshy spots throughout temperate regions in the the Northern and the Southern hemisphere. Most have bright colored flower cups in white, cream to butter-yellow and decorative, round, glossy, serrated leaves. All are easily cultivated in any rich, always moist soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. Ideal for the edge of a pond or watercourse, will even grow in shallow water. Sow seeds flat in any humus rich, always slightly wet soil in pots outside in a protected spot. Seeds require a prolonged cooling period prior to germination in late spring. Carefully transplant the fleshy rhizomes as soon as leaves have withered in autumn. All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 20 seeds per package."}
{"text": "Found 0 - 3 results of 3 programs matching keyword \" orbit\" The Cassini spacecraft continues to orbit Saturn, sending back astonishing images of the ringed planet and its moons. Join us as we look at the latest images and do some hands-on activities to help us understand. Join Exploratorium staff Paul Doherty and Robyn Higdon as they discuss the Transit of Mercury. On November 8, 2006, Mercury slowly slid across the face of the sun during a relatively rare event known as a transit. The Exploratorium's Live@ crew was at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona to cover the event. This webcast includes a brief history of Kitt Peak and its 21 telescopes."}
{"text": "Making a bowl: stage 2, trimming or turning Stage 2 in the lifecycle of a bowl: Mr. Baker is trimming the bowl and making a foot on the bottom. Some people call this process turning. Help TeacherTube make this resource easier to find. Suggest a New Learning Standard Alignment"}
{"text": "An early school of Anthropology which tried to define a ladder of societal evolution , from the lowest or least developed to the highest or most developed. Was heavily influenced by reports brought back by explorers who had 'discovered' many 'primitive' societies. Also influenced, of course, by Darwin. Many evolutionsists, such as E.B. Tylor and James Frazer were fascinated by animism, since they believed it to be one of the most basic forms of religion. They were trying to discover the laws through which societies developed. Often described as rationalist or intellectualist. Replaced by functionalism."}
{"text": "Progress Through Petroleum How Oil and Natural Gas Help Shape Our Lives clever online learing tool explores the many ways in which oil, natural gas and petroleum-derived products \u2013 plastics, pharmaceuticals and more \u2013 have improved our quality of life in the past 150 years. Using an easy-to-navigate grid, you can track petroleum-aided innovations in the home, the workplace, medicine and transportation. Through Petroleum Challenge : After reviewing \"Progress Through Petroleum\", test your retention of what you've learned with this online This illustrated history of oil and natural gas highlights the many uses of petroleum products over the centuries and the important role technology plays in meeting today\u2019s environmental standards."}
{"text": "- Who We Are - Our Associations - What We Do - Press Room Physical activity before and after school provides opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities, to practice what they've learned in physical education, work towards the nationally recommended 60+ minutes of daily moderate-vigorous physical activity, and prepare the brain for learning. Additional benefits include social interaction and engagement of students in safe, supervised activities. White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President *Also see organizations listed for the \"Community Involvement\" component \u00a9 2013 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance"}
{"text": "Located along the northeastern coast of Anakena beach is one of two sand beaches on the whole island. It is often cited as the landfall of the first Polynesians in the 9th century and location where the first European explores moored like Dutch Jacob Roggeveen who \"discovered\" this island or Englishman Captain James Cook in 18th century. Anakena is a place where there are two ahu (platforms), one noteworthy for the beauty of the satues. Ahu Nau Nau has seven (statues), four of them are decorated with pukao (topknot) made of red volcaninc rock. Statues have preserved facial details, shaped lips and beautiful long ears. Archeological discoveries from this site suggest that eyes were not empty, but filled with white coral and red volcanic irises."}
{"text": "Born in London in 1759, Cooper attended Oxford College, but did not finish his degree. He went on to become a successful barrister, scientist, and philosopher. His radical views were not popular in Europe and he moved to Pennsylvania in 1794. His views, particularly on the Sedition Act, were not warmly received in America. In 1800, he was brought to trail, was found guilty under the Sedition Act, and served six months in prison. After being removed from the bench for his radical positions, Cooper followed an academic path. He went on to teach at Dickinson College, the University of Pennsylvania, and South Carolina College while remaining active in political circles. He died on May 11, 1839 in South Carolina. For more information on Thomas Cooper, click here."}
{"text": "Known as Fungus Gnats, Mushroom Fly. They feed on mycelium in the soil and are generally of no importance. However they occasionally attack garden plants. black flies up to 3-4mm long. They are attracted to potting composts and are often seen in greenhouses. Adults are attracted to potting media especially if the organic content is high, like peat as an example. Females lay 100 eggs each which hatch in 1 week. Larvae feed for about a month. sciarids affect plants so treatment is only necessary if damage to"}
{"text": "Electricity has been used in medicine for centuries. Today, medical practitioners regularly use electricity as part of common treatment approaches. Millions of people benefit from implanted cardiac pacemakers that enable them to live normal lives. In diagnostic medicine, conduction velocity tests measure nerve function. Finally, electrotherapy devices are used to promote bone fusion, to relieve the pain and associated symptoms of osteoarthritis, and to rehabilitate muscles following injury or surgery."}
{"text": "Chinese ball is a fast and furious game that helps children develop ball skills and hone their concentration skills. Play it on the playground, in the park in in the backyard, Chinese ball is fun no matter what the setting. Number of players: What you need: - Netball or basketball The players stand in a circle and are given the ball. The players must throw the ball quickly across the circle with the aim to surprise another player and make them miss the catch. If a player catches the ball, the neighbouring players must raise their arm closest to the player with the ball - and hold it there until the ball is passed to another player. If a player fails to catch the ball, or fails to raise the correct arm when their neighbour catches the ball, they are out. When there are only five players left they are considered the winners."}
{"text": "Factory Method pattern Governs the object instantiation process that hides the complex logic involved in the object creation from the clients. It advocate for Robust, Expandable, Maintainable and Reusable code. Also forms a basis for most java component development.Key learning of the session: - Drill down the Factory Method pattern. - Understand how different patterns work together in real life component development. - Developing Robust, Expandable, Maintainable and Reusable code. - Study different variations in Factory Method to fit different situations. - Discuss Features, Pros and Cons of variations in Factory Method pattern. - Code demonstration for Real-life programming situation."}
{"text": "Welcome to the Cudahy School District blog. Read positive stories about the students and staff in the Cudahy School District. Stay on top of events and activities in the Cudahy schools. Learn about current school-related information. The third graders at Kosciuszko School learned about the large wave of immigration from Europe at the beginning of the twentieth century. In addition to learning about where they came from and why, the students learned about the importance of immigrants and the cultural diversity they bring to our country. As a culminating activity, the students brought in a dish that represented their own family's cultural background. Dishes from Germany, Mexico, Peru, England, Poland, Ireland, and Czechoslovakia were present for the students to sample."}
{"text": "16.7 - 9.9 The harvest season begins when the willow herb starts to bloom. The berries are ripe and people head for the bogs to pick cloudberries and search forests for other berries. The days of summer, filled with light, begin to get shorter and grow dimmer. People hunt, fish and pick berries. The berries, meat and fish are preserved for winter."}
{"text": "|Anonymous. Winston Churchill in Blenheim Palace, 1916 Divested of power and responsibility after the Dardanelles fiasco, Churchill sought outlets for his enormous store of creative energy. This sketch, by \"Artist Unknown\"\u2014who may have been Churchill himself\u2014depicts the ex-Minister painting the interior of his birthplace and family home, Blenheim Palace. Pencil Drawing. Marlborough Papers, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress (72)"}
{"text": "Bloodletting was based on an ancient system of physiology called \"humoral medicine.\" Originated by the Greeks, humoral medicine was based on the premise that the elements of the body reflected those of the natural world; those natural elements included air, water, earth, and fire. The Greeks believed that the interplay of those elements affected all the forces of the universe. The analogous bodily humors comprised phlegm, yellow bile, black bile, and blood. Greek physicians maintained that good health depended on maintaining a balance of the humors. In order to restore health, doctors would drain \"excess\" humors by purging the digestive tract or draining blood. The linguistic remnants of the system of humors are with us today, in the words \"bilious\" and \"phlegmatic,\" for example. -- Douglas Starr Photo: Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine."}
{"text": "Q. On the galley proofs of my book, the computer divided the name Josephine Bellver as \u201cJosephine Bel-lver\u201d at the end of a line. It seems to me it should be \u201cJosephine Bell-ver\u201d, if it must be divided at all. What is your opinion? Q. Is it acceptable to divide the name of a state or city at the end of a line, as in a column of a three-column page, when not dividing the name would leave a lot of white on the line? Q. If I cannot avoid splitting the word biology at the end of a line, do I really split it between syllables as all the online dictionaries suggest, biol-ogy, and not according to its etymology, bio-logy? Q. I have read through sections 7.31\u20137.43 on word division, but still have a lingering question. Is it acceptable to split a word between pages? I always thought that it was not."}
{"text": "The stifling drought in the United States farm belt has cut likely corn production to the lowest level in six years, the US Department of Agriculture reported Friday. The department said the crucial crop, the world's largest, would be down 13 percent from 2011 at 10.8 billion bushels. The department also said the US soybean crop would be down 12 percent from last year. The department said the all-time record temperatures across the country in July left much of both crops damaged, sending yields per acre on corn to the lowest level since 1995, and for soybeans, the lowest since 2003. - Sapa-AFP"}
{"text": "Climate Change and Energy These include agriculture and forestry sector issues as they relate to global change) - Working with Climate Defence Network, Members and other contacts who work in this area - Working on solutions and submissions on climate change, energy and related land use including agriculture, forestry, biodiversity and soils - Promoting policies and attitudes to reduce carbon emissions and foster carbon sinks and reservoirs. - Communicating climate and energy policy and behaviour change - Promotion of protection of native biodiversity and social justice in the pursuit of climate policies. - Ocean acidification and a precautionary approach to geoengineering."}
{"text": "National Action Plan on Climate Change With the advent of the U.N. Climate Change Framework Convention in Copenhagen, a lot of attention has turned to the countries that use the most energy and cause the most pollution. Earlier this year India announced that it was planning to embark on an incredible mission to install over 20,000 megawatts of solar power by 2022. Today, India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced the details behind the ambiotious plan."}
{"text": "E-mail this story Ancestry Important to Medical History Doctors often ask patients to list their race\u2014white, Latino, African American, Asian, Native American\u2014to help them provide better healthcare. They do this because loads of medical research shows that the incidence of certain diseases and treatment success can vary somewhat from race to race. August 10, 2010"}
{"text": "Earth House Dictionary of Earth type buildings. Earth Berm-Earth is usually sloped against the side of the house on at least 1 side for insulation effect. Earth Covered-Similar to Earth Sheltered. Soil covers the roof, usually lightly; as in 1-8 inches. Earth Dwelling-Can mean a home for animals or humans, usually with walls that are made of earth, wood and/or stone. Earth House-Any earth covered or earthern building. Does not have to be buried. Earth Pod-A relatively new term denoting an Earthship type dwelling. Earthship-Utilizes recycled materials such as cans, tires etc mixed with earth. Earth-Sheltered-Usually Covered on all sides but one which is usually open consisting of windows, though there are variations.. Underground House-Often intermingled with Earth Shelter, it is completely buried up to a depth of 30 feet, often with no visible entrance."}
{"text": "If you want a good definition of edge you can review books on \"Graph Theory\". In fact, the use of edge in networks comes from there. Hence, the definition of \"edge\" is not more than the connecting line between \"nodes\" (vertices of the graph). End-to-End connections can be hold nodes using multiple \"edges\". A graph edge and a network edge are two different things! But if you prefer \"edges\" to \"links\" than you should use \"vertices\" instead of \"nodes\" (see your last sentence). The term \"network edge\" comes from the dictionary and has nothing to do with graph theory."}
{"text": "AUSTRALIA ROCK ART COULD BE 40,000 BP A painting of two extinct birds found in northern Australia is believed to be one of the oldest pieces of rock art ever discovered. Scientists believe the image found on a remote plateau in the Northern Territory could be up to 40,000 years old. The painting shows two giant birds that resemble a genyornis, an ancient flightless creature that is believed to have become extinct in Australia more than 40,000 years ago. If it was painted at a time when this mega fauna was still alive, as some experts believe, then it would be among the oldest pieces of rock art ever found."}
{"text": "Health & Ecological Effects Resources |EPA Web Resources||Agency for Toxic Substance & Drug Registry (ATSDR)| |A listing of EPA agency resources on the effects of air toxics on human health & the environment.||Provides information on hazardous substances, including toxicological profiles for a number of air toxics.| |National Cancer Institute (NCI)||National Library of Medicine (NLM)| |Provides information on the types, treatments, prevention, causes, and other information related to cancer.||On-line access to health information through a variety of databases, including MEDLINEplus and MEDLINE/PubMed .| |National Center for Environmental Health| |Information on Public health Surveillance and applied research on environmental hazards including emergency preparedness links."}
{"text": "Aluminium Negative Effect The most notorious by-products of aluminium production are caustic red mud and red sand. Over 15 million tonnes (dry base) are generated each year in Australia and over 200 million tonnes are presently stockpiled. Aluminium smelting is the source of fully fluorinated compounds (FFCs) which are much more powerful greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide and have extremely long half-lives. Fortunately, controls over these compounds are improving but they continue to be a cause of environmental concern for governments and the aluminium industry."}
{"text": "Mauna Kea Summit Ridge The ridge near the summit, only about 10 feet lower than the summit, was the first area on which telescopes were built on Mauna Kea. The UH 2.2-meter telescope (center) was the first large telescope on Mauna Kea. The Gemini northern 8-meter telescope is the largest and newest telescope in this area (open silver dome)."}
{"text": "In the first task of LS4 the student has to develop a meaning representation of the sentence \"The collector possesses a sculpture made of white marble.\" (German: \"Der Kunstsammler besitzt eine Skulptur aus wei\u00dfem Marmor.\") For this purpose he has to use MWR. This tool allows the student to draw the graphical representation of a semantic network with a few mouse clicks. Once the student is finished, he can make MWR analyze his solution and check it against a model solution. MWR will point to inconsistent parts in the student's network and suggest corrections. Then the student can try to solve the task again. This cycle is finished when the representation (i.e. the solution) is correct."}
{"text": "We use one (singular) and ones (plural) to avoid unnecessary repetition. See those two girls? Helen is the tall one and Jane is the short one. Which is your car, the red one or the blue one? My trousers are torn. I need some new ones. See those two girls. Helen is the one on the left. Let\u2019s look at the photographs. The ones you took in Paris. We often use them after Which ... in questions: You can borrow a book. Which one do you want? There are lots of books here. Which ones are yours? - Determiners and quantifiers - Clause, phrase and sentence Tags for teachers A - Z of Content - 1 de 6"}
{"text": "Plain-text authentication assumes that the user name and password are submitted to the server in clear text. The server validates the password against its user database to determine whether the password is correct. Since the password is sent in clear text, any intermediate router on the Internet can potentially see it. Therefore, this authentication method is only considered secure when using an encrypted connection. To use the plain-text authentication with the Zenfolio API, invoke the AuthenticatePlain method and pass it the user name and password. If the provided password matches the user name, the return value is the authentication token. Note: this method only works over an HTTPS connection."}
{"text": "Manhattan has been steadily sinking since the end of the last ice age. During the ice age, the weight of glaciers in Canada depressed the mantle, forcing the mantle to bulge around the edges of the ice sheet. (Think of poking your finger into the side of a water balloon.) When the glaciers melted, the mantle stress relaxed , and the northeastern US began to sink. (Think of removing your finger from the water balloon.) Tide gauges show a steady 4mm/year of sinking around Manhattan and New Jersey, over the last 150 years. Central Park is 40 metres above sea level, and will be underwater in 10,000 years \u2013 unless we have another ice age, in which case it may be buried in ice. Whatever happens, it has nothing to do with CO2 or fossil fuel \u2013 and there is nothing we can do about it. Q. What kind of morons would worry about things 10,000 years in the future? A. The New York Times"}
{"text": "Q: A spinner can land in any of four positions, A, B, C, and D, with equal probability. The spinner is used twice, and the position is noted each time. Let the random variable Y denote the number of positions on which the spinner did not land. Computer the probabilities for each value of Y. I do not think that I am understanding the question, because I figure this one out. Am I looking at ordered pair, since the spinner is spun twice and then noted?"}
{"text": "This high school lesson explores basic weaving techniques through the abstraction of realistic landscape images. Students first learn about African kente cloth, Peruvian weavings, and Navajo weavings before creating their own unique project. They then use a landscape image and manipulate both the shapes and colors into an abstracted image weaving. In this lesson, high school students create woven coil sculptures. They first discuss the use of containers and sculptures in society, and then look at the same uses in Ancient Greek sculpture and present day Zulu baskets. Students are encouraged to create a unique sculpture that explores the woven coil technique."}
{"text": "CABRILLO LANDING SITE Seeking the mythical Strait of Ani\u00e1n (the Northwest Passage) for Spain, on September 28, 1542, Iberian navigator Juan Rodr\u00edguez Cabrillo brought his three ships to Ballast Point, the first European landing on the coast of Alta California. Registration Date: 12/6/1932 City: San Diego County: San Diego Base of Ballast Point, S end of Rosecrans St, where historic markers are on a half circle, U.S. Naval Submarine Base, San Diego Back Return to Listed Resources Listing"}
{"text": "Definition of gurgled imp. & p. p. - of Gurgle 2 The word \"gurgled\" uses 7 letters: D E G G L R U. No direct anagrams for gurgled found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after gurgled (in bold), or to degglru in any order: y - ruggedly Shorter words found within gurgled: de del dreg drug due duel dug dure ed egg el eld er erg ged gel geld gled gleg glue glued gluer glug grudge grue gruel gude gul gurge gurged gurgle led leg leu leud lude lug luge luged luger lugged lugger lure lured re red reg rude rue rued rug rugged rule ruled urd urge urged List shorter words within gurgled, sorted by length All words formed from gurgled by changing one letter Browse words starting with gurgled by next letter"}
{"text": "All the news that's fit to assimilate[ Home | Blogs | Events | Robots | Humans | Projects | Podcasts | About | Account ] Click on an image to enlarge it |Target Environment||Locomotion Method| |Sensors / Input Devices||Actuators / Output Devices| |2 CCD cameras||DC Motors| |Control Method||Power Source| |CPU Type||Operating System| |5x86 and 68HC11||N/A| |Time to build||Cost to build| |URL for more information| |Willy is a vision-guided robot utilizing structured light techniques. He consists of a motor base unit and a PC computer tower. The motors are controlled with a 68HC11 MPU while the 5x86 tower computer processes vision and planning. By using differential structured light techniques, a map of the region in front of Willy is developed. Willy then plans a route to its goal point using the A* search algorithm."}
{"text": "eclipse was a special kind called an \"annular eclipse.\" During an annular eclipse, the moon passes directly in front of the sun, but doesn't completely cover it because the moon's disk appears smaller than the disk of the sun. The annular phase of an eclipse can only be seen from a very narrow track called the path of annularity. Although the annular path for this eclipse was nearly 14,000 kilometers long, it was only 13 to 78 kilometers wide. The shadow's path began in Indonesia, traversed the Pacific Ocean, crossed Guam, and reached totality 2600 miles northwest of the Hawaiian Islands. Totality was brief, a mere 26 seconds. The shadow continued past the southern tip of Baja, California, and ended 30 kilometers south of Puerto Vallarta,"}
{"text": "Human parents can get into a huge lather about keeping their kids safe. So why should some species of frog be any different? Male Tungara frogs (Engystomops pustulous) will huff and puff and literally kick up a huge clump of foam that serves as a nest to shelter his mate\u2019s eggs. The floating foam nests sound flimsy, but they\u2019re actually incredibly durable\u2013surviving the sun, high temperatures, infections, and parasites for four whole days until the eggs housed inside mature into tadpoles. While scientists already knew of these foam nests, they didn\u2019t know quite how the frogs made them. Now research (pdf) published in the Royal Society\u2019s journal Biology Letters provides some answers. New footage filmed of an amorous pair of Tungara frogs foaming up a nest in the West Indies shows a carefully calibrated approach to nest-building that\u2019s part yoga, part physics."}
{"text": "\u201cwent missing/gone missing\u201d? The first time I heard the phrase \u201cwent missing\u201d was a few years while watching a national news broadcast. The new reporter interviewed a midwestern sheriff about the case of a missing girl. He said she \u201cwent missing eight days ago\u201d. I assumed it was a colloquialism (and very poor grammar). Now I hear it and read it quite frequently. Where did this strange expression come from? How can someone \u201cgo\u201d missing? Shouldn\u2019t it be \u201cdisappeared\u201d? Or perhaps, \u201chas been missing\u201d?"}
{"text": "The edible dormouse or fat dormouse (Glis glis) is a small dormouse and the only species in the genus Glis. It was farmed and eaten by the ancient Romans, from which it gains its name. The dormice were kept and raised either in large pits or containers. The containers were not completely unlike contemporary hamster cages. The dormice would finally be cooked and eaten, usually as a snack. Wild edible dormice are consumed in Slovenia, where they are considered a rare delicacy. The edible dormouse lives in continental Europe and has been introduced to the Chilterns of England. In England, the edible dormouse population is concentrated in a 200-square-mile range."}
{"text": "1-CRM and SCM How are they different? 2-CRM and SCM Where do they interact? 3-What kind of technologies used in CRM and SCM? very often CRM (CustomerRelationManagement) is an frontend of ERP and or SCM (SupplyChainMangement) is the System in between for Processing Customer requests. CRM is ABAP & JAVA, SCM can be JAVA or ABAP & JAVA, both have an Database like: Oracle, MaxDB or UDB and an Operating System like Windows UNIX or Linux Last Wiki Answer Submitted: December 31, 2011 5:01 pm by Mohammed8920 pts."}
{"text": "Story Starters Write Abouts Grades 1-3 The Story Starters get young writers writing with these suggestions that focus on setting (where and/or when the story happens)- character (who the story is about)- and plot (what happens in the story). Beginning writers can use just one or two elements as a story starter. More advanced writers can select a page from each of the sections to create combinations that are sure to capture their imaginations and get their pencils moving! There are 25 different ideas within each section (setting- character- plot) waiting to be mixed and matched in a story yet to be written!"}
{"text": "Edward Fitzgerald's translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, is a mystical, highly symbolic poem that deals with man's relation to God, the nature of the divine, the fleeting nature of life, and a host of other issues important to the contemplative mind. The poem, by the Persian poet, astronomer and mathematician Omar Khayyam, is a distillation and translation of the over 1000 quatrains originally rendered in Farsi. In this program, the haunting, melancholy musings of the Persian philosopher-poet are brought to life in vivid detail by voice artist Bob McGraw. Accompanied by color illustrations by Edmund Dulac and the artist-photographer team of Blanche Cumming and Adelaide Hanscom, together with haunting melodies inspired by the cultures of the Arabian peninsula, this program brings the classic poem into vivid focus. Grades 8-12. 22 minutes on DVD. Customer Questions & Answers:"}
{"text": "\u201cAs it gets colder, people start using things that increase the likelihood of getting a fire started,\u201d said Michelle Eidam, of Sacramento Metro Fire. Things like space heaters, overused power chords, and Christmas lights are prone to causing fires. Within the past month, the department has responded to three fires, believed to be electrically started. \u201cSometimes you put extension chord in to extension chord, they\u2019re not designed to be able to withstand that type of electrical current going through them,\u201d Eidam said. Sac Metro Fire is advising people to make sure space heaters are not left within three feet of anything. Finally, the department urges you to make sure your smoke detectors are checked and ready to alert you, if need be. For more information on how to hang Christmas lights safely, click here."}
{"text": "- a member of a people living in highland areas of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and southern China - the Tai language of this people See Hmong in American Heritage Dictionary 4 noun pl. Hmong In both senses also called Miao - A member of a people inhabiting the mountainous regions of southern China and adjacent areas of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. - The Miao-Yao language of the Hmong."}
{"text": "Winter Air Quality Under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, Yellowstone is one of 156 national parks and wilderness areas that are designated Class I airsheds, requiring the most stringent protection. Although park visitation is far lower in winter than in summer, oversnow vehicles (OSVs) produce more emissions. Carbon monoxide and particulate matter are monitored at the West Entrance and at Old Faithful, where OSVs are most concentrated. The levels of these pollutants have declined since 2002 because of fewer snowmobiles in the park and because they are required to have \u201cBest Available Technology\u201d (BAT) and be accompanied by a licensed guide."}
{"text": "Yakshas (male nature spirits) are personifications of the natural world. Over time they were worshipped as minor gods in both the Buddhist and Hindu pantheons, often functioning as protectors of the earth\u2019s riches, and they became associated with wealth. This potbellied dwarf once raised his arms to support a bowl on his head, which identifies him as a \u201ccarrier,\u201d or bharavahaka yaksha. The closest stylistic parallels to this form are seen on pillar capitals at the great early Buddhist stupa (a moundlike structure designed to hold objects of veneration) of Sanchi, near Bhopal. In all probability this yaksha served as an attendant at a stupa\u2019s entrance, its bowl used to receive devotees\u2019 donations."}
{"text": "Hi i am trying to develop a paint like application. How to calculate the points of rounded rectangle? i know how to draw ellipse and rectangle using StylesPoint. Help me drawing rounded rectangle using StylesPoint. |CodeGuru Home||VC++ / MFC / C++||.NET / C#||Visual Basic||VB Forums||Developer.com| + Reply to Thread Results 1 to 2 of 2 Thread: WPF inkCanvas Paint Application Click Here to Expand Forum to Full Width"}
{"text": "Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, often developing after an open fracture in which the bone pokes through the skin. It may also develop after an illness or injury that damaged the skin near or over a bone. Symptoms may include: Antibiotic treatment is necessary to prevent destruction of bone tissue. If the osteomyelitis is severe, surgery may be required."}
{"text": "Word Origin & History c.1300, \"space, area, extent,\" from O.Fr. compas, from compasser \"to go around, measure, divide equally,\" from V.L. *compassare \"to pace out,\" from L. com- \"together\" + passus \"a step.\" The mathematical instrument so called from late 14c. The mariners' directional tool (so called since early 15c.) took the name, perhaps, because it's round and has a point like the mathematical instrument. The word is in most European languages, with a mathematical sense in Romance, a nautical sense in Germanic, and both in English."}
{"text": "|Description: A map of Dade County showing county lines, the Everglades, and railroads connecting the major cities current to 1911.| Place Names: Dade, Miami, Homestead, West Palm Beach, Everglades, Mangrove Swamp, Lemon City, Key Biscayne, Larkin ISO Topic Categories: boundaries, inlandWaters, transportation, oceans Keywords: Dade County, physical, political, transportation, wetlands, swamps, Everglades, physical features, county borders, railroads, boundaries, inlandWaters, transportation, oceans, Unknown,1911 Source: , Popular Series (Chicago, IL: Geographical Publishing Co., 1911) Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman."}
{"text": "The Geographical Distribution of Dyers Woad over Time and Space in Logan Canyon, Utah Jenna Forsyth and Cassey Anderson Geographic focus: USA / Logan Canyon, Utah Date completed: 2002 Exotic invasive species represent a major threat to sustainable development worldwide. Dyers woad, an exotic plant brought to the United States hundreds of years ago, has significantly altered the natural vegetation community in northern Utah, displacing native grasses. Students from Logan High School in Utah used GPS units to map the distribution of dyer\u2019s woad at two sites in 2002 and compared their data to data collected in 1988. To found that the plant had spread considerably, particularly in burnt areas. To combat the problem, the students recommend introducing a species of fungus as a biocontrol agent. Topics / keywords: Exotic Species; Wildfires Project (pdf - 8.2MB)"}
{"text": "Background is an option which specifies the background color to use. Background is an option for graphics functions, Text, Cell and ButtonBox. The setting for Background in graphics functions must be a CMYKColor, GrayLevel, Hue or RGBColor directive. The default setting in graphics functions is Background->Automatic, which produces a white background on most output devices. In Text, Background->None draws no background rectangle around the text and Background->Automatic draws a background rectangle in the same color as the background for the whole plot. In a cell, the background is used only for the region inside any cell frame. See Section 2.9.9, Section 2.9.11, Section 2.10.3 and Section 2.11.9. See also: Prolog, DefaultColor, PlotRegion, FontColor. New in Version 2; modified in 3."}
{"text": "The museum's main exhibit takes you on a tour of some of the highlights of Michigan's past. Fifty display cases present snapshots of our natural wonders and human experiences. See how glaciers shaped our lakes and terrain. Examine the bones of a 10,000 year-old mastodon unearthed near Troy. Explore the evolutionary process. Observe the results of early European contact with Native American groups through the exchange of pelts for manufactured goods. See the role of Michigan troops in the Civil War. Explore home life and work life in logging camps around 1900. Get up close and personal with the abundant wildlife that makes Michigan so special. From bats to walleye, this exhibit gives you a glimpse of the animals and their habitats. View the gallery"}
{"text": "An asymmetric type of collection of stars that shared a common origin. An open star cluster. Term no longer used since easy to confuse with clusters of galaxies. Originally named galactic clusters since these objects are often confined to the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy. a self-gravitating cluster of stars, typically created from the same planetary nebula, within a galaxy Another term for open cluster as they are typically located in the arms of spiral galaxies where there is abundant dust and gas essential for star formation. An \"open\" cluster of stars located in the spiral arms or disk of the Galaxy. a loose cluster of a small number of stars; aka open cluster This is an alternative name for an open star cluster in our Galaxy. It indicates that the cluster lies within our Galaxy rather than in the halo round our Galaxy, where globular clusters lie."}
{"text": "Comprehensive DescriptionRead full entry General: Rose Family (Rosaceae). It is a large native shrub or small tree that grows three to ten feet high. Branches contain curved thorns 1-1.5 inches long. Leaves are generally broadest at or below the middle, shallow and sharply lobed, dark green and smooth to hairy. White flowers are produced in clusters. Fruits are broadest above the middle and red, orange, yellow, or green. Distribution: Copenhagen hawthorn grows from Massachusetts to Michigan, south North Carolina, and Indiana."}
{"text": "|Product #: EMC3714002_TQ| Globe Lines (Resource Book Only) eBookGrade 5 Please Note: This ebook is a digital download, NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will be provided a one time link to download ebooks to your computer. Orders paid by PayPal require up to 8 business hours to verify payment and release electronic media. For immediate downloads, payment with credit card is required. Based on National Geography Standards, this 5th-grade unit presents activities to explain globe lines such as the equator and North Pole/South Pole axis. Includes directions, vocabulary, illustrations, and questions and answers for each day of the week. (Skill: Basic Elements. Essential Element 1: Standard 1) Grade 5 Week 2 Submit a review"}
{"text": "O. Korschelt (1853\uff0d1940) was the author of the first extensive treatise on Go in a European language (German) entitled Das Japanisch-Chinesische Spiel 'Go' published in 1880. This books has been translated into English and published as The Theory & Practice of Go. There is disagreement as to whether Korschelt's first name was Oscar or Otto. Note: the author's name on the book says \"Oscar Korschelt\". Korschelt taught the game to Edward Lasker in 1907. Jared Beck: Yeah! That german page is really cool. I was working through this game from my copy of the book when I found this site. It's so nice to have sgf files when studying a game. I recommend the historical games on this site, especialy that game, because of the abundance of easy-to-learn-from moves."}
{"text": "Vulgarity: offensive language of a scatological nature or pertaining to the body in non-sexual context. If a farmer uses it, he is likely to be doing so literally. Obscenity: offensive language of a sexual nature. Profanity: offensive language of a religious nature. Considered blasphemy by religious adherents. Words sometimes considered profane may be used literally by religious adherents in religious context. Some words considered offensive may be applied to fit more than one category, but context normally indicates into which category a particular usage fits. Please note, if a mother describes frankly what she had to get out of the carpet after some clever child escaped his diaper, she has not used profanity or obscenity. (Mothers are basically farmers.)"}
{"text": "The mission of the Texas Poison Control Program is to reduce the morbidity, mortality, and costs associated with poisonings. This goal is accomplished by: - Providing around the clock telephone access to poison control specialists. - Educating Texas residents and children on how to prevent poisonings. The Poison Control Program was created in 1993 by Texas Senate Bill 773, which was a cooperative effort among the six Texas Regional Poison Centers, The Texas Department of Health (TDH now DSHS) and the Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC). In 2009, the 81st Legislature passed House Bill 1093 which transferred all responsibilities of administration of the program to the CSEC as of May 1, 2010."}
{"text": "The Micro'be' project by contemporary textile artist and lecturer Donna Franklin, and scientist Gary Cass, explores fashion and technology's newest frontier: garments made from the bacterial fermentation of wine and beer. The project's eureka moment came about through a vat of Australian red wine that had become contaminated with microbes and, essentially, spoiled. \"At my friend's winery, in Western Australia, I noticed a skin-like layer on the surface of the wine in the vat; it was micro-fibre cellulose - chemically similar to cotton. Assuming that the skin-like material was microbial cotton and cotton is used for clothing, [we thought] we could easily start producing garments from it!\" Cass exclaims."}
{"text": "Civil War 150 - The Washington Post 2011 special report offering ongoing coverage of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. Includes Civil War stories and battle accounts, photos from the ear, a timeline, and lists of events. Civil War Data 150 Linking Civil War data across local, state and federal institutions during the four year sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, beginning in April of 2011. Civil War 150 - History.com History Channel offers interactive games, maps, and timelines for the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. Tweeting the Civil War The Washington Post (@CivilWarwp) tweets the daily events, derived from military records, congressional inquiries, memoirs, and letters, leading up to the American Civil War. The Civil War at 150 - Smithsonian Magazine Collection of Smithsonian articles addressing the history and archaeology of the U.S. Civil War."}
{"text": "NOW THAT'S FUNNY We were promised cicadas. Swarms of noisy, mating bugs were going to emerge from the ground as soon as the soil became warm enough. The soil did its part \u00e2\u20ac\u201c we had that heat wave \u00e2\u20ac\u201c but the cicadas have not appeared. So where are they? There are several explanations for the no-show. As reported on Yahoo and Livescience.com, the millions of bugs tend to stay close to where they emerge. If your particular county doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have cicadas in the ground, you probably won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t see any, because they don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t come flying over from other counties. Another explanation is that their food source was lost: they feed off the roots of trees for all the years they live below soil. If those trees have been cut down or died, they nymphs will starve. Other reasons for the absent cicadas:"}
{"text": "- Solomon Islands - Solomon Islands is located in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia. This naturally beautiful setting is the home of a developing nation graced with human resilience. And it is fortunate indeed that the islanders are so emotionally resilient, as in 2007 and 2010 Solomon Islands suffered two major earthquakes and tsunamis. The Solomon Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia. They are exposed to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. Food security in the region is also under threat, as a result of climate change. Agriculture is\u2026"}
{"text": "|Page 1 | Page 2|| Return to Experiments Table of Contents You know what to do now. That\u2019s right \u2014 fill your glass with water at room temperature, tape it into the box, place your thermometer into the water, and put the whole works into your refrigerator. Read the thermometer every three minutes or so, and note how quickly the temperature drops. OK, let\u2019s add \u201cstorm windows.\u201d Tape (again with cellophane tape) four more pieces of plastic wrap over the box openings. . . this time from the outside of the box. It is important that both inside and outside \u201cwindows\u201d be taut so that there is a uniform, thin layer of air trapped between them. Now, repeat the experiment. You will find that the water temperature drops slightly less quickly. The difference is small (although noticeable) because our imitation storm windows don\u2019t work as well as the real thing."}
{"text": "Pronunciation: (dub'ul tung\"), [key] \u2014v.i., -tongued, -tongu\u2022ing. Music. to interrupt the wind flow by moving the tongue as if pronouncing t and k alternately, esp. in playing rapid passages or staccato notes on a brass instrument. Cf. triple-tongue. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright \u00a9 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease."}
{"text": "What is the difference between ebooks, audiobooks and eaudiobooks? Submitted by barb on November 25, 2009 - 6:43pm Here are the definitions: - An ebook is a digital representation of a printed book. One reads ebooks. (See below or for ebook vendors.) - An audiobook is a sound recording of a book. It may be in cassette tape, CD or MP3 format. One listens to audiobooks. - An eaudiobook is a downloadable audiobook. Overdrive and OneClickdigital from Recorded Books have eaudiobooks."}
{"text": "Venus, closest planet to the Earth, is a torrid world of extremes shrouded from direct view by dense clouds. This Atlas of Venus shows all the fascinating detail discovered on the recent Magellan mission to map the planet surface. Giving the historical background to our perception of the planet, this book clearly explains why Venus has been the goal of so many missions by both Russian and American space programmes. With the latest images from the Magellan mission, this colourful Atlas shows the beautiful landscape of Venus and its dynamic volcanism. Over 100 maps and illustrations show the dramatic beauty of this photogenic planet. Complete with detailed maps of the planet and a gazetteer of all landmarks, this is the essential reference source for all professional and amateur astronomers, and planetary scientists interested in our closest neighbour."}
{"text": "-> SOLUTION: y=tan(x-~/4) : algebra software solves algebra homework problems with step-by-step help! solves your algebra problems and provides step-by-step explanations! Algebra: Graphs, graphing equations and inequalities Click here to see ALL problems on Graphs put this solution on YOUR website! the problem is copied wrong, shouldn't have a tilda in it"}
{"text": "Are you a healthy weight? One way to know for sure if to measure your body mass index (BMI). Your BMI reveals whether you\u2019re overweight or underweight. Being either overweight or underweight can put your health at risk. Using data from over 1.5 million people in over 19 studies, an National Institutes of Health (NIH) study pinpointed the ideal BMI range at which your risk of death from any cause is lowest. via NIH: A study looking at deaths from any cause found that a body mass index (BMI) between 20.0 and 24.9 is associated with the lowest risk of death in healthy non-smoking adults. Are you within this healthy range? Calculate your BMI now."}
{"text": "To turn desert and wastelands into fertile lands is one of man's oldest dreams. In the slums of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian BioEconomy Association (BEA) with support from Biovision, realised the BioFarm-Project: 5 hectares of land made infertile through erosion was turned into a productive agro-forestry venture with vegetable production and animal husbandry by working together with groups of beneficiaries. It took around 5 years to restore the habitat. The project is a success and should be emulated as a model for further initiatives. In order to provide inexpensive means for improvement the training methods have a scientific accompaniment and are further developed. Experiences are appraised and should serve further habitat restoration initiatives."}
{"text": "In number theory a Carmichael number is a composite positive integer , which satisfies the congruence for all integers which are relatively prime to . Being relatively prime means that they do not have common divisors, other than 1. Such numbers are named after Robert Carmichael. All prime numbers satisfy for all integers which are relatively prime to . This has been proven by the famous mathematician Pierre de Fermat. In most cases if a number is composite, it does not satisfy this congruence equation. So, there exist not so many Carmichael numbers. We can say that Carmichael numbers are composite numbers that behave a little bit like they would be a prime number."}
{"text": "U.D.T. troops were specially trained combat swimmers who could perform tasks like breaching cables and planting limpet mines on enemy boats. Many methods used to train these \"Frogmen\" are now used to train today's U.S Navy SEALs! Named after Florida's Pine Island Sound, WWII's U.S.S. Pine Island was a Currituck-class seaplane tender for the U.S. Navy. Like most seaplane tenders, the U.S.S. Pine Island served as a mobile repair base for large naval seaplanes."}
{"text": "mechan'ical draw'ing--drawing, as of machinery, done with the aid of rulers, scales, compasses, etc. kind of mechanical drawing: * horizontal division \u2014 a mechanical drawing of an be reluctant as if made by a plane cutting through it horizontally * vertical subdivision \u2014 a mechanical drawing showing the interior of an be reluctant as if made by a vertical plane passing through it for the tools... Source(s): Nice answer - Well done. More questions and answers..."}
{"text": "Students at Wausau West got a crash course on the dangers of driving and texting. Knowing teens, West and an organization called Peer Awareness brings kids a first hand look at the dangers of texting and driving. With the \u201cIt Can Wait\u201d campaign, students took a ride in the aware text simulator, a simulator that creates a real environment while learning outside of class. Maureen Pilsner, officer with the Wausau Police Department said, \u201cIt\u2019s a fun way to have class. A lot of kids don\u2019t understand how hard it is to drive and text at the same time. We\u2019re giving them an opportunity to see what happens.\u201d In seconds, teens lost control of their vehicle while texting, showing that distracted driving can have fatal impacts\u2026 The nation wide campaign travels throughout the country, giving kids the opportunity to understand the effects of texting and driving."}
{"text": "Making baby formula feeds By Cecilia Koh The information provided below is a general guide and is not meant to replace your doctor's advice. If you have any problems or questions, please refer to your doctor.It is important that formula is made up exactly as it says on the can. Different formulas use different size scoops and are mixed with different amount of water therefore follow the instructions on the tin carefully. The ratio of powder to water has been carefully calculated to give optimum nutrition. |Posted by sue shipton 7 October 2008, 08:03:25 PM| UNICEF recommend that you should make up a fresh bottle for each feed. ANONYMOUS COMMENTING DISABLEDOur website has been subject to hacking and robot spamming recently, and therefore we have to restrict commenting only to members. To leave a comment, please login. Thank you for your kind understanding!"}
{"text": "A mosquito found in Upper Saucon Township has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a June 19 report from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. DEP and county West Nile Virus staff respond to these reports with additional mosquito surveillance and control, according to a DEP news release. West Nile Virus, which is carried by mosquitoes, can cause encephalitis --inflammation of the brain. West Nile was first found in North America in 1999 in New York and in Pennsylvania in 2000, DEP reported. Mosquitoes can pass on the disease to birds and other animals, as well as people. A mild case of West Nile can manifest itself with flu-like symptons with a fever lasting a few days. The most serious cases cause West Nile encephalitis, West Nile meningitis or West Nile meningoencephalitis."}
{"text": "self-electro-optic effect device Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. use in optoelectronic systems One commercially available device for photonic switching is the quantum-well self-electro-optic-effect device, or SEED. The key concept for this device is the use of quantum wells. These structures consist of many thin layers of two different semiconductor materials. Individual layers are typically 10 nanometres (about 40 atoms) thick, and 100 layers are used in a device about 1 micrometre... What made you want to look up \"self-electro-optic effect device\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "A shunt is a tube that drains the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the ventricles in the brain to another space in the body, which reabsorbs the fluid. Most often the abdominal cavity (the space around the stomach and intestines) is used. The shunt's small, soft tubing is placed, or tunneled, under the skin, and the end of the tubing is placed in the abdominal space. This is done in the operating room. A valve is attached to the shunt tubing. It controls the direction the cerebrospinal fluid flows and keeps a normal amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles. The valve adjusts the amount of cerebrospinal fluid that flows from the ventricles and prevents the ventricles from over-draining, which is called over-shunting."}
{"text": "An American selection of lessons in reading and speaking : calculated to improve the minds and refine the taste of youth : to which are prefixed rules in elocution and directions for expressing the principal passions of the mind : being the third part of A grammatical institute of the English language / by Noah Webster, Jun. |Main Author:||Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.| New York : Evert Duyckinck, 1804 The Grammatical institute comprised three parts: a Speller, a Grammar, and a Selection of readings, each of which developed into a separate publication. 236, p. ; |Locate a Print Version:|| Find in a library - Full view (original from New York Public Library)"}
{"text": "A small fraction of women carry a gene that prevents them from producing under-arm body odour \u2014 yet most still wear deodorant. A study, based on 6,000 women, showed that about 2 per cent had a gene variant that meant that although they perspire during exercise, they do not sweat from the glands in the armpit, which causes body odour. Despite not needing it, 78 per cent of those with the gene still used deodorant. Professor Ian Day, of the University of Bristol, who led the study published today in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, said: \u201cOne quarter of these individuals"}
{"text": "Why do some people let troubles roll off their shoulders, while others dwell on each problem? New imaging, genetic, and biochemical research is helping provide the answer. Researchers are examining mood and emotion with scientific rigor, which could one day lead to greater understanding of the biology of anger, happiness, and love. Recent studies explore how aggressive animals differ from docile ones and how animals that mate for life differ from those that seek multiple mates. In people, imaging studies are identifying the brain regions associated with laughter, love, and aggression. Ongoing studies could shed light on disorders that affect mood, including psychiatric conditions such as depression, euphoria, and bipolar disorder."}
{"text": "Super Duper Tic-Tac-Toe In this larger game, each player tries to get three, four, or five marks in a row. You do not win with just one line \u2014 try to make as many as you can. Each X or O can be counted more than once if it is included in a different line. When all the spaces are filled, each player adds up their score: \u2014 1 point for three marks in a row \u2014 3 points for four marks in a row \u2014 5 points for five marks in a row High score wins! If you want to play some more, make your own boards on the blank pages at the end of this book."}
{"text": "Kids will love this board book shaped like the French Peas as they encourage kids to end each day by saying \"Thank You.\" Help your child learn \"zee\" importance of good manners! In the village of West Manor, you can stay, if you please, in a well-mannered town populated by Peas. All the natives are friendly - they got out of their way. When you stop to say, \"thank you!\"- \"Why you're welcome!\" they'll say. In the village of South Boorish, on the North side of town, lives a rude population - the rudest around. They're so very ill mannered, such impolite Beans. If you stop to say, \"Thank you!\" they won know what you mean! As these delightfully fun Peas and Beans head out to collect sunflower seeds, children discover that everyone wins when you learn to be polite and take turns. Recommended for ages 6 and under. Customer Questions & Answers:"}
{"text": "PEP Review 88-1-1 Hydrogen Sulfide Removal/Unisulf Process Published: January 1989 Unocal's Unisulf process uses a regenerable, alkaline, aqueous washing solution to desulfurize a hydrogen sulfide-containing gas stream. Hydrogen sulfide is absorbed by the solution and converted to sulfur, and the sulfur is recovered from the solution after the solution is oxidatively regenerated downstream for recycle. The solution is formulated with a vanadate, a salt of anthraquinone disulfonic acid, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and additives such as sodium citrate, sodium thiocyanate, and a salt of phenol sulfonic acid. These additives eliminate or minimize the chemical consumption of the disulfonic acid and the conversion of hydrogen sulfide and the product sulfur to sulfates, thiosulfates and polythionates."}
{"text": "Question: How many Supreme Court Justices Are There? Answer: Currently, there are nine Supreme Court justices on the United States Supreme Court. The number of justices is set by Congress and has varied from five to 10. There have been nine justices since 1869. In 1937, Franklin Roosevelt attempted to add six more justices to the Supreme Court. He felt the court was obstructing much of his New Deal policies and adding more members who would agree with his views would help. This was termed the \"Court Packing Plan.\" However, Congress did not agree and the number remained at nine."}
{"text": "Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed Cody, a robotic nurse the university says is \u201cgentle enough to bathe elderly patients.\u201d There is also HERB, which is short for Home Exploring Robot Butler. Made by researchers at Carnegie Mellon, it is designed to fetch household objects like cups and can even clean a kitchen. Hector, a robot that is being developed by the University of Reading in England, can remind patients to take their medicine, keep track of their eyeglasses and assist in the event of a fall. The technology is nearly there. But some researchers worry that we are not asking a fundamental question: Should we entrust the care of people in their 70s and older to artificial assistants rather than doing it ourselves? (NYT)"}
{"text": "Help with this proof. Not exactly sure where to start. The statement is: \"For each real number p, there exist real numbers q and r such that qsin(r/5) = p.\" We have to either prove this statement or give a counter-example. I've been talking with others in my class and it seems like the first thing we need to do is say: \"Let p be a real number. Put r = (5/2)(pi).\" And then I plugged this in for r in the equation, getting q = p. Is this correct? If not, what am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance for the help :)"}
{"text": "State history project I am working on an idea for an inquiry project into the event or time period that had the most impact on our state. State history has been my students' least favorite topic for two years running. I need ideas for a big question to guide my planning. I want them to choose, investigate it, defend it, and create either a book or media project for the elementary students. Any help would be great!"}
{"text": "Colour Block Prints H. Hesketh Hubbard [Baren] Editor's Introduction Topics covered in this 'lecture': - Survey of the history of colour printmaking, in both the west and the east. - Anybody with an interest in the field. The historical sections of this lecture (the first two sections) present a concise overview of the topic, and will provide the reader with a good mental image of the history of colour printmaking. The third section deals specifically with Mr. Hubbard's thoughts on why colour block printmaking was not doing so well in his day (Britain between the wars). This editor feels that many of his points remain valid today."}
{"text": "This presentation will show how to focus on reasoning and sense making in teaching algebra. Engage with examples and classroom vignettes from NCTM\u2019s Reasoning and Sense Making in Algebra document. The examples will illustrate the technology use and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics practices. Presentation Format: 9-12 Session Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12 Attribute: CommonCore Presentation"}
{"text": "The Snowy Mountains Scheme, 1949To Economy The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme was devised in 1949 to harness energy created through capturing and diverting the melting snow of the mountains to the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers to service farms in western New South Wales and inland Victoria. It employed a staggering 100 000 workers comprised of almost 30 different nationalities, many of whom were European refugees escaping the aftermath of World War II. This staggeringly ambitious work was in 1969 noted as one of 7 engineering marvels of the world and today produces 10% of all electricity in New South Wales. It was a landmark enterprise in New South Wales history as it firmed the State's reputation in Australia's post war climate as resourceful and enterprising."}
{"text": "Definition of beefwood n. - An Australian tree (Casuarina), and its red wood, used for cabinetwork; also, the trees Stenocarpus salignus of New South Wales, and Banksia compar of Queensland. 2 The word \"beefwood\" uses 8 letters: B D E E F O O W. No direct anagrams for beefwood found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after beefwood (in bold), or to bdeefoow in any order: s - beefwoods All words formed from beefwood by changing one letter Browse words starting with beefwood by next letter"}
{"text": "Axial CT image shows an ileal diverticulum (arrow) with surrounding inflammation (arrowheads). Thin arrow = normal appendix. Sagittal CT image again confirms the presence of an inflamed ileal diverticulum. Note a normal cecum. - Two percents of population have small-bowel diverticula - These can be congenital or acquired. - Acquired diverticula are common in jejunum and terminal ileum. They are mucosal herniation along the mesenteric border. - About 6-10% of patients with small-bowel diverticula develop complications (-itis, hemorrhage, obstruction, intussusception) - CT can show inflammatory change around the diverticulum with mural thickening of the adjacent bowel loops. The appendix and cecum are normal. Gourtsoyiannis NC. Radiologic Imaging of the Small Intestine, 2002."}
{"text": "Azazel is the word translated as \"scapegoat\" in the King James Version of the Bible (Leviticus chapter 16). In 1611 King James' translators borrowed the word scapegoat from William Tyndale's translation from around 1530. Tyndale had translated azazel (the name of the cliff the goat was pushed over, or more likely the demon it was sent out to in the desert) as ez ozel - literally, \"the goat that departs\"; hence \"the goat that escapes,\" or, for short, \"(e)scape goat.\" Since this goat, with the sins of the people placed on it, is then sent over a cliff or driven into the wilderness to perish, the word \"scapegoat\" has come to mean a person, often innocent, who is blamed and punished for the sins, crimes or sufferings of others. Although, The Urban Dictionary defines \"Escape Goat\" as, \"A slang used by idiots who do not realize the term is scapegoat\""}
{"text": "Science and Faith Video provided by: Focus For many people today, whether they\u2019re atheists or religious believers, science is locked in conflict with faith, and believing in the Big Bang contradicts the idea that God created the Universe. The current scientific view of how the Universe began points to a definite moment of creation. Perhaps it even hints at the reality of a Creator outside the physical world. What do you believe? Watch the next video: Dark Matters \u2013 How did we get here? Take the next step: Dr. Ross searches for truth Why science needs faith"}
{"text": "The former president's personal tale of political intrigue and social conflict during his first campaign for public office. Iluminates the origins of his commitment to human rights and bears further witness to the accomplishments of an extraordinary man. About Jimmy Carter Jimmy Carter was the thirty-ninth president of the United States. He is the author of ten previous books, including the national bestsellers Always a Reckoning and other Poems and Sources of Strength. Living Faith and Sources of Strength are also available in Random House Large Print editions."}
{"text": "|Apr15-09, 02:24 PM||#1| Locus on the Argand plane arg ((z-6)/(z-2)) = pi/4 a) Sketch the locus which represents z b) find the cartesian equation of this locus. Could someone please help me with both of these parts. I have started by simplifying to arg(z-6) - arg(z-2) = pi/4, and have then drawn the two arguments on a diagram, and found an angle represented by arg(z-6) - arg(z-2). However, I was wondering if there was an algebraic method of solving the problem. |Similar Threads for: Locus on the Argand plane| |rearrange a+ib to mod*cis argand||Calculus & Beyond Homework||0| |Complex Numbers : Argand Diagram||Precalculus Mathematics Homework||5| |argand diagrams||Precalculus Mathematics Homework||4| |Argand Diagram||Precalculus Mathematics Homework||1| |Locus complex plane||Introductory Physics Homework||6|"}
{"text": "The aims of this Workshop are to: A group discussion regarding minibeast habitats and woodland wildlife, followed by a woodland walk. This will include minibeast collection, using a variety of collecting techniques. Minibeasts are literally \u2018small animals\u2019, which includes spiders, snails, slugs, beetles, centipedes and worms (to name a few). They are all classified as invertebrates (animals without backbones). There are 25,000 species in Britain alone. Trees are habitats in their own right and can provide homes for hundreds of species. Not only do trees provide an ideal habitat, they are also vital to sustain life on earth. Minibeasts are a huge part of woodland life and are a vital contributor to both the food chain and to the balance of woodland ecosystems."}
{"text": "Palpitations are heartbeat sensations that feel like your heart is pounding or racing. You may simply have an unpleasant awareness of your own heartbeat, or may feel skipped or stopped beats. The heart's rhythm may be normal or abnormal. Palpitations can be felt in your chest, throat, or neck. Heartbeat sensations; Irregular heartbeat; Palpitations; Heart pounding or racing Normally the heart beats 60 - 100 times per minute. In people...Read more Last week the Journal of Internal Medicine published \u201cMyalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria\u201d online ahead of the... Read more \u00bb It is so easy to forget that arthritis is not the only problem we see with rheumatoid arthritis, particularly when the disease is labeled... Read more \u00bb"}
{"text": "Multiple Choice Questions This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about The Electric Michelangelo. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets. Multiple Choice - Part 1, Bloodlights 1. How old is Cy when the book opens? 2. Why does Cy wish his eyes could lie? a) So he could look his mama in the face. b) So the schoolmaster wouldn't hit him. c) So the school bully would leave him alone. d) So his troubles would be over. 3. From what does Cy avert his eyes? a) From the neighbor's wife who is always naked. b) From the ice cream peddler down the street. c) From sick people coughing into basins. d) From his father's ash urn. This section contains 5,591 words| (approx. 19 pages at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "ABC Go Fish! Cut 3X5 cards in half Write the letters of the alphabet twice per group (52 cards total for each set - 2A's, 2B's, 2C's etc...) Teach them how to play Go Fish. Do you have an A? Do you have a B? You know the rest... Helps the students to pronounce the letters of the alphabet and really listen to each other to distinguish between the different letters. -Karen Furlong, Wake Tech ESL program - Raleigh, NC World's Best Jobs! Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright \u00a9 2008 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved."}
{"text": "As you can see about 9 days during February the panels generated over half of our electricity. On 2/25 the panels generated roughly all the electricity we used. As we move towards June 21 when the Sun is the highest angle we'll have more and more days like 2/25 Over the whole month the solar panels generated roughly 44% of our electricity. The reason there is so much variability from day to day in power output is due to the variation in cloud cover. The other factor that influences power output is how high the Sun is above the Southern horizon. In the summer months there will be more and more days where our solar array will generate all of our power (21 kWhrs) each day."}
{"text": "Atherosclerosis is a medical condition in which fatty materials - such as cholesterol - build up along the walls of arteries. Over time, these build ups lead to the thickening and hardening of the arteries, calcifying them, resulting in blockage of the artery. The built-up of these plaques can eventually lead to heart failure as blood vessels are no longer able to carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart and other parts of the body. Benjamin Sisko's father, Joseph Sisko, suffered from progressive atherosclerosis. He had an artificial aorta as a result but despite the urgings of his son and doctors, refused to better take care of himself and even refused to undergo vascular regeneration therapy. In 2372 he eventually suffered a minor stroke brought on by his atherosclerosis. (DS9: \"Homefront\")"}
{"text": "Suffocation or Asphyxia is caused by creating a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body. An example of asphyxia is choking. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which primarily affects the tissues and organs. (See Suicide bag) Choking Game An unfortunate practice that results in many accidental suicides. (See Fainting game)"}
{"text": "Black Tea May Cut Risk of Parkinson\u00eds Disease As reported on Foodconsumer.org Friday February 22, 2008, a study conducted at the National Neuroscience Institute in Singapore reported that drinking at least 23 cups of black tea a month may slash the risk of Parkinson's disease by 71%. Study participants, 63,257 Chinese men and women in Singapore, were surveyed about their tea drinking habits when entering the study. Diet and caffeine was ruled out as having no impact on the results and researchers reported, \"Ingredients in black tea other than caffeine appear to be responsible for the beverage's inverse association with Parkinson's disease.\" The results, published in the December 2007 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, recorded 57 incidents of Parkinson's disease between 1993 and 2005, suggesting that drinking black tea may cut the risk of Parkinson's disease."}
{"text": "Comprehensive DescriptionRead full entry The blanket octopus (Tremoctopus violaceus) is a rarely encountered pelagic species that spends its entire life cycle in the open ocean (Norman et al. 2002). Until the first observation of a living male off the northern Great Barrier Reef, Australia (Norman et al. 2002), males were known only from dead individuals picked up in trawls and plankton nets. Like other pelagic octopus species, T. violaceus exhibits sexual size dimorphism. The degree of sexual size dimorphism in this species, however, is extraordinary: Females may reach 2 m in length whereas the reproductively mature male collected by Norman et al. was just 2.4 cm long. Individual weights of males and females differ by a factor of at least 10,000 (Norman et al. 2002). Additional information and images are available on the Tremoctopus genus page."}
{"text": "The glockenspiel is a type of percussion instrument. It is in the same category of musical instruments as the xylophone and timpani. A Glockenspiel usually has a range of two and a half octaves. It is set up in a keyboard format, similar to the xylophone. Unlike the wooden xylophone, the glockenspiel is a metallophone. It is made of metal. The glockenspiel is played by hitting it with mallets with a plastic or felt tip. It has a soft sound, but it is very high pitch. If it is hit too hard, it makes a very bad sound. It is often used to represent things such as fairies, birds, and butterflies. The glockenspiel is from Germany."}
{"text": "The Greenland Ice Sheet reacts on the warming that Greenland has been subject to the last 10 years. The melt has increased and the glacier fronts have retreated. The melt has both global and local impact. Globally the increased melt results in sea level rise, change of the ocean currents and the atmospheric circulation over Greenland. Locally the position of the glacier front and the fresh water production is vital for fishery and transport. There are big gaps in our knowledge on the amount of freshwater produced each year and on how and where the water melts. The project will investigate these processes with focus on the Nuuk area."}
{"text": "February 7, 2011 Al Jazeera Helps to Break Silence Wadah Khanfar, The Guardian It is almost a century since the state borders that today divide the Middle East were drawn up. The shape of the region was negotiated behind closed doors and imposed by colonial powers without consulting its people. The impact of those deals still haunts the region and, many would argue, plays a central role in its instability. Some of the states that emerged from the carve-up later championed independence and social development, while others adopted a conservative stance. But almost without exception they maintained a monopoly on information and communication, underpinned by control and censorship of the media. For many years dissent, criticism or even limited exposure of what was going on behind closed doors was crushed with the argument that \"it is not the right... TAGGED: Egypt, Al Jazeera"}
{"text": "We often hear people adopt an approach of \u201ccolorblindness\u201d and try to minimize or ignore \u201cracial\u201d differences. \u201cI don\u2019t even see color. We\u2019re all just human and I treat everybody the same.\u201d This month, we\u2019ll explore this approach of ignoring race. Is it possible to truly be \u201ccolorblind?\u201d How has this played out historically in the U.S., and how does \u201ccolorblindness\u201d currently affect systems of education, employment, criminal justice? Could it possibly do more harm than good? We invite community members to share their thoughts through a facilitated conversation. Please bring teens, a friend, your voice, and an open mind. Refreshments will be served. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated. RSVP to email@example.com The Understanding Race Project\u2019s Community Conversations are made possible by support from the National Center for Institutional Diversity."}
{"text": "This is a straightforward information gap activity for a pair of students of elementary level. It takes about 20 minutes. The main focus is using the Present Simple tense in both questions and answers. There are two steps: Firstly the students prepare the required questions. Secondly they ask their questions and record the answers. Present Simple information gap: click here to find freely downloadable pdf sheets with an answer key. Please find a snapshot of the activity below. - Good Friends information gap (englishteachingmaterial.com)"}
{"text": "Range.Delete Method (Excel) Deletes the object. expression A variable that represents a Range object. Used only with Range objects. Specifies how to shift cells to replace deleted cells. Can be one of the following XlDeleteShiftDirection constants: xlShiftToLeft or xlShiftUp. If this argument is omitted, Microsoft Excel decides based on the shape of the range."}
{"text": "In this Tutorial we want to describe you a code that helps you in understanding Get Current Directory. For this we have a class name CurrentDir, Inside the main method we create an instance file1 and file2 of file class by using new operator. The try block includes println method used to print the current directory and parent directory using following methods- |get Canonical Path( )||This method return the path of the directory.| The println is used to print the Current and Parent dir.If there is an exception in try block ,the catch block handle the exception and print it on the command prompt. If you are facing any programming issue, such as compilation errors or not able to find the code you are looking for. Ask your questions, our development team will try to give answers to your questions."}
{"text": "The category Data offers diverse and basic background information of a city. The category functions as a frame of reference to inform about the general health determinants of the city. The content of the category is composed of objective, subjective and perceived information, which is divided in three sub-categories and several topics. The municipalities are encouraged to include also additional data on the issues and phenomenon that describe the health and health determinants of their city. |Last Updated on Friday, 22 February 2008 13:29|"}
{"text": "The poem is about a freezing-cold winter trip in the Yukon, back in the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. The poem\u2019s speaker tells us a story about his friend, Sam McGee, who freezes to death on the trail. Sam hates the cold and doesn\u2019t want to be buried in the frozen ground. So, as his dying wish, he asks our speaker to cremate him (which is a fancy way of saying \"burn his corpse\"). The speaker promises he will, but it\u2019s tough to find a way to do it in the dead of winter. He ends up having a lousy trip, carrying Sam\u2019s frozen corpse until he finds a spot to burn Sam\u2019s body. He starts to burn Sam, but is pretty grossed out by the whole thing. Then, when he goes to see if Sam is \"cooked,\" he finds his friend alive and well and cozy! Apparently Sam just needed to defrost a little, and the raging fire did the trick."}
{"text": "A Novel Method for Determining Cellular Access in Mobile Communications The paper presents a new cellular architecture for radio access, CDPA that can be applied to present and future cellular systems, independently of the cell size. It poses as an appealing alternative to systems based on classical bandwidth subdivision methods, namely TDMA, FDMA or CDMA. In these systems, parallelism of communications is achieved by subdividing the band width \"A priori\" among cells. In CDPA no bandwidth sub division is operated. All cells and terminals use a single frequency channel and transmit packets on a slotted channel. Parallel transmission in different cells is achieved through the \"Capture\" capability."}
{"text": "LandfallThe intersection of the surface center of a tropical cyclone with a coastline. Because the strongest winds in a tropical cyclone are not located precisely at the center, it is possible for a cyclone's strongest winds to be experienced over land even if landfall does not occur. Similarly, it is possible for a tropical cyclone to make landfall and have its strongest winds remain over the water. Compare direct hit, indirect hit, and You can either type in the word you are looking for in the box below or browse by letter. Browse by letter:# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z"}
{"text": "( a script ) |Type of script:||Abugida| |Created by:||Shaykh Bakri Sapalo| |Period of use:||1956 - ?| The Oromo script is an independent invention based on the model of the Amharic script. Its inspiration seems to be the difficulty of writing Oromo with scripts designed for other languages, as well as nationalistic aspirations. The writing of Oromo was banned by Ethiopian authorities until the accession of Mengistu's regime in 1974. Today Oromo is written in the Latin script. Languages written with this script:"}
{"text": "White-faced Whitestart (Myioborus albifacies) - HBW 15, p. 785 French: Paruline \u00e0 face blanche Spanish: Candelita Cariblanca Other common names: White-faced Redstart Taxonomy: Myioborus albifacies Phelps, Sr and Phelps, Jr, 1946, Cerro Paraque, 1450 m, Territorio Amazonas, Venezuela. Forms a superspecies with M. castaneocapilla and M. cardonai, with M. pariae presumably part of same group. Previously regarded as closest to, and possibly conspecific with, M. cardonai, but recent phylogenetic study suggests that latter may be more closely related to race maguirei (and perhaps also duidae) of M. castaneocapilla. Monotypic. Distribution: SC Venezuela: Cerros Sipapo (Paraque), Guanay and Yav\u00ed, in NW Amazonas. - Least Concern - No photographs available yet"}
{"text": "< / > Click here to embed this graphic on your website Human pregnancy is the carrying of one or more offspring, known as a fetus or embryo, in the womb of a woman. In a pregnancy, there can be multiple gestations, as in the case of twins or triplets. The World Health Organization defines normal term for delivery as between 37 weeks and 42 weeks. Human pregnancy is the most studied of all mammalian pregnancies. This calendar contains the entire cycle of human pregnancy and all major events within a series of colored circles."}
{"text": "Register with us or sign in Carol Klein demonstrates how to add mulch to beds and borders to enrich the soil and ensure healthy plants.spring and autumnCarolMore ways to improve soilImproving soil with green manure.How to feed plants.Improving your soil.Making a soil sieve. 'll have a steady supply of organic, nutrient-rich feed at little or no cost.Deep-rooted comfrey can extract large quantities of nutrients from far below the soil's surface, inaccessible to other plants. These nutrients are stored in the leaves. Gardeners 's important to provide them with supplementary fertiliser. The basic nutrients required by plants are nitrogen (N) for leaf and stem growth, phosphorus (P) for root growth and potassium (K) for flowers, fruit and to maintain healthy growth. Fertiliser"}
{"text": "Tip: Using Excel's SUMPRODUCT Function Excel provides a useful function called SUMPRODUCT which can be used to find summation of multi dimension data series. - You have number of cartons in cells A1:A5 - Number of units in each carton in cells B1:B5 - Price of each unit in cells C1:C5 You want to find the total cost of the stock. The answer is simple. You use the following formula: You don't need to multiply A1*B1*C1 and then copy it down. This function seems to be quite handy and can be used for many other calculations. This handy tip appeared recently on our sister site, AccountingWEB.co.uk."}
{"text": "Brazza's Martin (Phedina brazzae) - HBW 9, p. 645 French: Hirondelle de Brazza Spanish: Golondrina del Congo Other common names: Congo Martin, Brazza\u2019s Swallow Taxonomy: Phedina Brazzae Oustalet, 1886, below Kwamouth, lower River Congo, DRCongo. Sometimes placed in a monotypic genus Phedinopsis and occasionally in Riparia. Is, however, close to P. borbonica, with which it forms a superspecies. Monotypic. Distribution: S PRCongo, S DRCongo and NE Angola (N Lunda Norte). - Least Concern - No videos available yet - No photographs available yet - No sound recordings available yet"}
{"text": "Adult Nonfiction CS71 .S2585 2009 Summary: When her father left Japan, his mother told him never to return: there was no future there for him. Shinji Sato arrived in California determined to plant his roots in the Land of Opportunity even though he could not become a citizen. He and his wife started a farm and worked in the fields together with their nine children. At the outbreak of World War II, when Kiyo, the eldest, was 18, the Satos were ordered to Poston Internment Camp. Though they had lived the US for two decades and their children were citizens, they were suddenly uprooted and imprisoned by the government. Be the first to add a comment! Share your thoughts about this title. Would you recommend it? Why or why not? Question about returns, requests or other account details? Add a Comment"}
{"text": "Quiz: Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology |Name: _____________________________||Period: ___________________________| This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions. Multiple Choice Questions Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. Who represented Socrates at his trial? d) He represented himself. 2. What aspect of the afterlife did Socrates claim to look forward to? a) Not being subject to the judgments of others. b) Being free from pain. c) Finally knowing the will of the gods. d) Meeting others who had passed on. 3. How old was Socrates at the time of his trial? 4. How many people were jurors at Socrates' trial? c) About 250. d) About 500. 5. What class of people, in Athens, did Socrates really enjoy having dialogues... This section contains 268 words| (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page)"}
{"text": "Sharpen your students' thinking skills with Brooks and Geisler's classic resource! Demonstrating the usefulness of logic beyond mere academic exercise, this handbook offers your high schoolers sound guidance on forming practical syllogisms, avoiding common fallacies, converting everyday reading into logical arrangements, and applying the scientific method of inductive reasoning. Includes enlightening charts, diagrams, and a glossary. 232 pages, softcover from Baker. Customer Questions & Answers:"}
{"text": "This colourful playbook from Ladybird's touch and count range is ideal for children aged 1-3 years. Touching each object as they count is the best way for young children to learn about numbers. The familiar rhymes and patterns will also help children with the skills they need for early reading and writing. Enjoy reading the rhyme together and help your child to touch and count. Read the words and help your child to trace the patterns at the bottom of each page. Have fun feeling the textures. In a new cased board format with foil cover. Dispatch: 3 to 7 business days, stock levels permitting View other Lbd titles like \"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star-Board Book-TOUCH & COUNT PLAYBOOK\""}
{"text": "Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives. Written by David Landers <firstname.lastname@example.org> Did You Know? , author of the novel, \"A Separate Peace\" on which the movie was based, attended Phillips Exeter Academy where the movie was filmed. See more Did you come here to abuse me?"}
{"text": "Sometimes people with cerebral palsy have problems trying to eat. Problems You can help your child with cerebral palsy eat more easily A person with severe cerebral palsy may need a feeding tube in order to eat. For short-term use, the tube is placed into the nose and passed into the stomach. For long-term tube feeding, a tube can be placed directly into the stomach through an opening in the abdomen September 20, 2012 Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics & Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions. To learn more visit Healthwise.org \u00a9 1995-2013 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated."}
{"text": "Common apple trees are small to medium trees that bear pretty white flowers in spring and colorful and edible fruit in fall. These trees are usually round-topped with a short trunk and spreading branches. Most trees out there have the ability to overpower your yard, your neighbor's yard, and maybe even the street. But they don't necessarily have to. There are some small trees that can fit perfectly in any space. See more \u00bb We can find cork in just about any wine bottle. Have you ever wondered where the cork comes from and how is the cork made into a bottle stopper? Find out the answer to those questions in this article from HowStuffWorks. See more \u00bb American arborvitae tree is an extremely slow-growing tree. It has scalelike, dark green leaves that turn brownish green in winter. Learn to use American arborvitae tree as a hedge, a windbreak, or a foundation plant. See more \u00bb"}
{"text": "|Composition Guidelines||Writing TIPs||PSSA Writing Assessment Handbook| |Absolute Sound Effects Archive| The Power of Poetry Words have impact! Poetry is one of the most concise and powerful use of written words. In this unit you will read poems and write your own poems in similar fashion. The following items must be included in your portfolio: For each of the ten poems you find and illustrate, write your own poem that relates, reflects, or continues the concepts of the found poem. Copy and illustrate each pair of poems on clean sheets of paper to complete your portfolio. Use these links to help you complete your project."}
{"text": "- corduroy (n.) - 1780, probably from cord + obsolete 17c. duroy, name of a coarse fabric made in England, of unknown origin. Folk etymology is from *corde du roi \"the king's cord,\" but this is not attested in French, where the term for the cloth was velours \u00e0 c\u00f4tes. Applied in U.S. to a road of logs across swampy ground (1780s) on similarity of appearance. CORDUROY ROAD. A road or causeway constructed with logs laid together over swamps or marshy places. When properly finished earth is thrown between them by which the road is made smooth; but in newly settled parts of the United States they are often left uncovered, and hence are extremely rough and bad to pass over with a carriage. Sometimes they extend many miles. They derive their name from their resemblance to a species of ribbed velvet, called corduroy. [Bartlett]"}
{"text": "You've probably heard by now, but just in case, yesterday, the USDA recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef. Yes, millions. The largest beef recall in the US is occurring because Southern California based slaughterhouse Westland/Hallmark \u2014 the one that was recently shut down because of sick and mistreated animals \u2014 did not receive complete and proper inspections. Due to that fact, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has stated that the meat is unfit for human consumption. The meat was sent to many federal school lunch programs, as well as several large fast-food chains. They estimate that 37 million pounds have already been consumed, and that no reported illnesses have occurred. The recall is more of a precaution since sick animals pose a higher risk of contamination."}
{"text": "The Miura fold (\u30df\u30a6\u30e9\u6298\u308a Miura-ori) is a rigid fold that has been used to simulate large solar panel arrays for space satellites in the Japanese 1995 Space Flight Unit. It was invented by Japanese astrophysicist Koryo Miura. It is an example of the practical importance of rigid origami, or treating hinges and rigid surfaces like the paper and creases in paper folding problems. A folded Miura fold can be packed into a very compact area, its thickness restricted only by the thickness of the folded material. The fold can also be unpacked in just one motion by pulling on opposite ends of the folded material, and likewise folded again by pushing the two ends back together. This was beneficial to the aforementioned solar array as it reduced the number of motors required to unfold it, reducing the overall weight and complexity of the mechanism."}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary See also Clarion Audio (US) (file) clarion (plural clarions) - (music) A medieval brass instrument, related to the trumpet, or its sound. - The clarion's call to action has been heard. - (musical instrument): claro Derived terms See also - Loud and clear. - A clarion call to action has been heard."}
{"text": "Post independence, India's leaders, particularly Abul Kalam Azad, advocated an education policy that would be liberal and humanitarian, and set the nation on the path of progress and prosperity. This path was neither a full continuation of the colonial modern nor a restoration of the feudal-traditional. Drawing on progressive ideas from India's \"renaissance\" and freedom struggle within the Indian \"renaissance\" and nationalism, this education policy was meant to unleash the potential of India's civilisation by a process of intellectual decolonisation. Unfortunately, in the past few decades, this unfi nished agenda has been dumped by successive governments. It has been replaced by an educational policy which prioritises private profi t over public good and will encourage cultural and intellectual imperialism."}
{"text": "Ashkenazi Jewish genetic panel (AJGP) is a blood test that checks to see if a person is a carrier of a genetic disease that occurs more often in people of Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish heritage. These diseases do not just affect people of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage but are more common in this group of people. Other racial and ethnic groups have genetic diseases that are more common in their groups. AJGP test tells parents if they have an increased chance of having a child with certain genetic diseases. Anyone who is interested in knowing his or her carrier status can ask for the test, but a doctor must order the test. Different labs may have different tests in the panel. Talk to your doctor about which diseases are important for your family. Genetic counseling can help you understand the test and possible results so you can make the best decision for you."}
{"text": "Definition of Endocrinology Endocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, damage to the glands that make hormones, or the use of synthetic or natural hormonal drugs. An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in the management of hormone conditions. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "In this tutorial, we will introduce you to the <!-- --> comment tag of HTML5. This tag is used to insert the comment inside the source code. The text written inside comment tag will define what next piece of code are doing. Comment tag is always used inside the body. Text present in the comment tag will be ignored by the browser including html tag, scripting language etc. Text written in comment tag can be visible only for developer. It can not be read by user. Declaration syntax of comment tag in Html5. |<!-- Comment area -->| See the browser compatible page for successfully rendering the program. There is no difference in between HTML4.01 and HTML5 comment tag. If you are facing any programming issue, such as compilation errors or not able to find the code you are looking for. Ask your questions, our development team will try to give answers to your questions."}
{"text": "Review Date June 08, 2001 Edit Using Keyboard Shortcuts To cut text or graphics, press Ctrl+X. To paste from the clipboard, press Ctrl+V. To highlight text, place the cursor at the beginning of your selection, then hold down the Shift key and use the arrow keys. To navigate through text one word at a time, hold down the Ctrl key and use the arrow keys. To undo any command, press Ctrl+Z."}
{"text": "or PC's as they are often called, are abundant on our desks, tables, offices, This is the most visible form of computers in the present world and comes in all forms and breeds. There are many generations of particular design and technical specifications from the start of this particular design. The ranking of a micro is as you can see on the low end of computing. Historically, a micro is associated with stand alone computing. Meaning most computing takes (physically) place on the micro itself. In the 1980's when networking started to integrate into the offices PC'S became connected with network servers, and also mainframes and supers. Have a look at some early micro's |Last Updated on October 13, 2002||For suggestions please mail the editors| Footnotes & References"}
{"text": "The sketchbook and portfolio have been constant pillars of Art, Craft and Design Education. However, with the Nintendo and iPod generations now \u2018digital natives\u2019 on image manipulation software, social networking sites and image hosting sites such as Photoshop, Flickr and Tumblr. The \u2018digital sketchbook\u2018 has never been easier and more immediate. This project brief and subsequent research, promotes visual and creative networking within our KS5 learners, consolidates the idea and use of digital sketchbooks whilst establishing discussion through Tumblr lesson stimuli. TUMBLR: Digital Sketchbook Project 2012"}
{"text": "Welcome to Computer Basics. In this module we'll explain what a computer is and how it works. Desktop computers have been popular with consumers since the late 1980s. These days, computers come in all shapes and sizes \u00e2\u20ac\u201c from traditional desktops used for work in a home office to ultra-compact smartphones that fit in your back pocket. Regardless of their size, all computers have the same basic components and work in a similar fashion.At the end of this training you will be able to:"}
{"text": "ironweedArticle Free Pass ironweed, any of about 500 species of perennial plants constituting the genus Vernonia of the family Asteraceae. Small herbaceous species are distributed throughout the world, while shrubs and trees are native primarily to tropical regions. Members of the genus have lance-shaped, toothed leaves that alternate along the stem; clusters of flower heads composed only of disk flowers (no ray flowers); and a ring of overlapping bracts (leaflike structures) below the flower heads. Some autumn-blooming species are cultivated as border plants for their attractive white, purple, or pink flower clusters. What made you want to look up \"ironweed\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "A variety of medicines are available to help treat congestive heart failure. Some of the most frequently prescribed medications include: - Diuretics: (water or fluid pills) Reduce fluid buildup in the lungs and body swelling. - ACE inhibitors: Decrease blood pressure and lessen any strain on the heart. They may also help lessen the chance of a heart attack. - Aldosterone Antagonists: Cause the body to dispose of excess salt and water in urine, helping lower the volume of blood that the heart must pump and lessening its workload. - Angiotensin Receptor Blockers: Help decrease blood pressure and relax blood vessels - Beta Blockers: Decrease heart rate and blood pressure. - Isosorbide Dinitrate/Hydralazine Hydrochloride: Relax blood vessels. - Digoxin: Makes the heart beat stronger. If you have trouble breathing, you may be given an oxygen tank to make breathing easier and more productive."}
{"text": "The scale of information of the Internet is growing at an incomprehensible rate. Similar to the mystifying size of planets and stars. If one byte, the unit of data with which we program everything online (a byte is the unit most computers use to represent a character such as a letter or number), is equal to the largest bacteria on earth (0.5 mm), what would be the length of the Internet? How big are emails, software, applications, hard drives and HD videos? This infographic will help you translate the amount of data on the Internet into relative size comparisons. How much data is on the internet?"}
{"text": "At any rate, we have no concrete evidence of Bartholomew's ministry or whereabouts in the years that followed Jesus' resurrection. Some traditions suggest he went to what is now India and established churches there. But some early Church historians, including Eusebius, record that he went to Armenia, and was there martyred. It is said that he was skinned alive, then beheaded. Michelangelo immortalized that tradition in his work on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, where Bartholomew is depicted holding his skin. The face of the saint is generally believed to be a self-portrait of the artist."}
{"text": "Natural gas comprises gases, occurring in underground deposits, whether liquefied or gaseous, consisting mainly of methane. It includes both \"non-associated\" gas originating from fields producing only hydrocarbons in gaseous form, and \"associated\" gas produced in association with crude oil as well as methane recovered from coal mines (colliery gas) or from coal seams (coal seam gas). Production represents dry marketable production within national boundaries, including offshore production and is measured after purification and extraction of NGL and sulphur. It includes gas consumed by gas processing plants and gas transported by pipeline. Quantities of gas that are re-injected, vented or flared are excluded."}
{"text": "A wave of plasma stoked by an X-class solar flare, the most intense type, is headed towards Earth. This blast of charged particles, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), is forecast to ignite a geomagnetic storm on Earth over the weekend. NOAA predicts it will be minor, maybe moderate. NASA says it will be moderate to severe. I ask: which intensity will it be and why aren\u2019t these two science agencies on the same page? The intensity of the inbound CME matters. If NOAA\u2019s right, and the ensuing geomagnetic storm is minor, it\u2019s no big deal. It means the high latitudes could be treated to some brilliant auroras over the weekend with few, if any, negative effects on earth-orbiting satellites or the power grid."}
{"text": "times, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism became known as the Three Doctrines, or the \"Three Teachings\". In T'ang times, a man might honor his ancestors by following the rigid rules of social behavior as dictated by Confucianism, attend a Buddhist pageant, and practice Taoist breathing exercises, all in the same day. These three doctrines were an important part of Powerpoints about Confucianism Powerpoints about Taoism Powerpoints about Buddhism Games about the Three Teachings Ancient History Games"}
{"text": "New Zealand a land of rare beauty, glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud, New Zealand cultivates a red and gold tomato-like fruit called a Tamarillo. The smooth crimson red or golden yellow egg-shaped fruit is pointed at both ends with a green stem. The skin is tough and the outer layer of the flesh is slightly firm. Inside are dark red to purple edible seeds that are slightly harder than those of a tomato. The surprising apricot-colored flesh and soft succulent pulp is remarkably juicy. The Tamarillo is used more often as a vegetable, but can be eaten raw when fully ripe with a sprinkle of sugar,salt and pepper or salt red pepper powder and sugar(sweetner). It has an unusual texture similar to that of a plum and is slightly tart but very flavorful."}
{"text": "Mites are arachnids, abundant and widespread and most are generally unpleasant - except probably to arachnologists and most other mites. Presumably even arachnologists get itchy or asthmatic as mites move from domestic dust with its riches of shed skin cells, and take to crawling over our good selves nibbling as they go. There are many species, and the food of these organisms ranges widely from the contents of plant cells, other small metazoa, detritus. Phase contrast. This picture was taken by David Patterson and Richard Snyder of material from the contents of Sarracenia pitcher plants in Autumn, 2000. Image copyright: D. J. Patterson and Richard Snyder, image used under license to MBL (micro*scope). download as pdf file download large file From the collection Pitcher Plants, Florida, USA No description of Mite available. Contact site management to have description written."}
{"text": "Using a balance of lecture, exercise, and feedback on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of science fiction writing. Everything is presented in a clear, accessible manner. The Level I Science Fiction class is geared more toward short stories than novels, but those students dedicated to working on novels may do so in this course. Science Fiction I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals. Write one/two short stories or begin a novel Lectures on basics of fiction and science fiction craft Present work for critique (two times) View a course syllabus."}
{"text": "The term \"float\" refers both to a type of glass and to the process by which it is made. Float glass is the basic glass from which almost all the flat glass products are derived. It may be clear or coloured, and is produced in large sheets (6 x 3.21 m) that are normally processed into secondary products. The float process involves literally floating the molten glass on a bath of liquid tin, producing a perfectly flat surface on both sides. The raw materials for float glass are 73% sand (silicon dioxide), 15% soda (sodium carbonate), 10% limestone (calcium carbonate) and 2% various additives."}
{"text": "Airlie Beach Map Australia The peak season in southern Australia is from November to April. The climate in the north of Australia is quite different to that of the south. The wet season is from November to April with heavy showers, especially on the north coast. Many parts of Australia experience drought during the dry season which generally begins in May and lasts through until October."}
{"text": "|To some, the outline of the open cluster of stars M6 resembles a butterfly. M6, also known as NGC 6405, spans about 20 light-years and lies about 2,000 light years distant. M6 can best be seen in a dark sky with binoculars towards the constellation of Scorpius, coving about as much of the sky as the Like other open clusters, M6 is composed predominantly of young blue stars, although the brightest star is nearly orange. M6 is estimated to be about 100 million years old. Determining the distance to clusters like M6 helps astronomers calibrate the distance scale of the universe. Credit & Copyright: Buenos Aires Skies"}
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{"text": "In the examples above, a relationship has always been between occurrences in two different entities. However, it is possible for the same entity to participate in the relationship. This is termed a recursive relationship. Let us take the example of an employee who is also a manager. But a manager is also an employee, whose details will be held in the employee entity. To implement this a foreign key of the employee's manager number would be held in each employee record. Employee NI number Manager no * (this is the employee no of the employee's manager) Graphically, this can be shown as: This is commonly know as a 'pig's ear'. Another, more complicated example (don't worry, you will not be assessed on this) is showing the relationship between a person and their parents. This can be represented graphically by:"}
{"text": "Constitution of 1978 Simply begin typing or use the editing tools above to add to this article. Once you are finished and click submit, your modifications will be sent to our editors for review. ...negotiations among the leading political groups, the Spanish constitution was nearly unanimously approved by both houses of the legislature (it passed 551\u201311 with 22 abstentions) in October 1978. In a December referendum, the draft constitution was then approved by nearly 90 percent of voters. The constitution declares that Spain is a constitutional monarchy and advocates the essential... What made you want to look up \"Constitution of 1978\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "The Aztecs were a warrior people who managed to establish themselves in the great central highland Basin of Mexico in the early fourteenth century. By two hundred years later, they were the political overlords of much of the country. Aztec-style sculpture proliferated throughout central Mexico, and deity images existed in quantity at sacred places such as caves, springs, and roadside shrines. Among the deities were female fertility figures that represent Chalchiuhtlicue, goddess of water and springs. The goddess is depicted here as a fine lady wearing a fancy shawl and a headdress that consists of a multistrand brow-band and large bulbous tassels falling onto the shoulders. Her eyes may originally have been inlaid. These images are quite serene and are thought to represent an ideal Aztec female type."}
{"text": "Innovations in technology opened up new opportunities for Bedford Lemere & Co. Guglielmo Marconi, the radio pioneer, was a client before and during the First World War. A formidable business man as well as an inventor, it is possible that he commissioned these images for publicity purposes. The Gaiety Restaurant formed part of a theatre development designed by Ernest Runtz and Norman Shaw. It opened in 1904 but its vast dining area proved uneconomic and it closed in 1908. Bedford Lemere & Co. recorded this room twice: in 1908 as the Grill Room of the Gaiety Restaurant, and in 1913 as a Marconi training centre. In 1912 the British government awarded Marconi the contract for a chain of wireless stations to link the British Empire. Marconi ran courses and examinations to meet the fast growing demand for radio operators trained in Morse code."}
{"text": "Description of cheese Emmental Fran\u00e7ais has been produced since at least the 13th century in the region Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes (Savoie and Haute-Savoie). It is a hard cheese made from cow's milk, cooked and pressed. There are many holes (also called eyes) inside it. A good Emmental must have at least 3 holes every 6 inches. Its taste is fruity with a subtle nutty core and its aroma is very delicate. Some representatives of this cheese are produced from raw milk, and like numerous great wines have the labeling \"Grand Cru\"."}
{"text": "Tinikling is the national dance of the Philippines. It is similar to rope dancing but in this dance, two bamboos poles are hit against wooden blocks on the floor (or sometimes, just against a wooden floor itself) and against each other. In English, \"Tinikling\" means \"tikling-like.\" In Tinikling, dancers are imitating the way the tikling bird walks amongst the grass stems and bamboo traps set in its native country. Here is an example of the Tinikling dance:"}
{"text": "Conditions of Use World History Fair World history effects our modern lives, because it influences the new ideas for inventions. I learned that gladiators were a much bigger part of Roman history than I originally thought. The most interesting part for me was that there were so many different types of gladiators. I found out that gladiators were not normal people for the most part, the were slaves criminals and captives of war. I learned from Evan that the stone hedge was much bigger than I thought. Reed had a very cool model of a catapult that he let me fire. He told me that there were more than 10 different kinds of catapults, of mideval war machines. I had a very good time at the world history fair. Article posted May 7, 2012 at 03:24 PM \u2022 comment \u2022 Reads 441 Return to Blog List Add a Comment"}
{"text": "Using Water Wisely Every day the average American pours, flushes, and sprinkles 40 to 130 gallons of water at home. Using simple conservation measures, that amount could be reduced by 14 to 39 gallons, or 30 percent. For 7 million customers, that\u2019s a savings of 98 to 273 million gallons. Every day. Water is a precious, limited resource. We encourage our customers\u2014as well as our partners, vendors, suppliers, and employees\u2014to use water wisely. In partnership with leading conservation agencies, United Water promotes responsible, wise water usage.United Water also partners with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of its WaterSense program. From conservation publications to educational programs to local technologies, we are working to ensure that our great-, great-, great- grandchildren will enjoy a plentiful supply of clean water."}
{"text": "Dynamic Approach to Defend Against Distributed Denial of Service Attacks Using an Adaptive Spin Lock Rate Control Mechanism Source: Science Publications The frequency, severity and sophistication of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack pose a serious threat to the availability of evolving Internet services. DDoS attack is an incident in which a user or organization is deprived of the services of a resource the people would normally expect to have. They are capable of either crashing the host such that it cannot communicate properly with the rest of the network or disrupting/degrading the host's service and rendering it unavailable for legitimate users. The key feature of DDoS includes distributing the attack across several hosts and coordinating the attack among the hosts."}
{"text": "[the nourishing power ], in Scandinavian mythology, is the cow created by Surt to nourish Ymir. She supplied him with four rivers of milk, and was herself nourished by licking the rocks. (See Ymir.) B\u00f6r, the first man, was made by Audhumla licking salt from the snow. Odin was the son of B\u00f6r. The breath of Audhumla was very sweet, but her milk was bitter. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Audhumla from Infoplease:"}
{"text": "Celiac\u2019s Tiny Offenders Scientists in Australia are reporting that they\u2019ve found the culprits within gluten that make the protein intolerable to people who have celiac disease. Dr. Bob Anderson, a gastroenterologist in Melbourne, Australia and his colleagues examined blood samples from more than 200 patients with celiac disease, after they had eaten food containing gluten. After screening the blood for responses to thousands of protein fragments, called peptides, they found the immune systems of the patients seemed to react negatively only to three of the tiny peptides. The findings open the door to treatments aimed specifically at these peptides. In fact, Anderson and his colleagues are busily developing a vaccine that would see patients injected with the peptides, with the intent of slowly building tolerance to gluten."}
{"text": "Should be easy for you guys anyways... Okay... p3r/pq X q2/pr2 Twenty gallons of crude oil were poured into two containers of different size. Express the amount of crude oil poured into the smaller container in terms of the amount G poured into the larger container. (Is this possible? Don't give you any real information) 3) 30% of the people in a restaurant are adults while the rest are children. Three-fifths of the adults are men and 3/7 of the children are boys. There are 112 more girls than women. How many people are there in the restaurant? 4) The ratio of the weight of a cow to that of a goat is 8:3. The ratio of the weight of the goat to that of a sheep is 5:4. The cow is heavier than the sheep by 112 kg. Find the total weight of the three animals."}
{"text": "Drawing With the Line Tool - Click on point A. - Click on point B to draw the line. - Click on point C. - To draw at an angle, press Shift. - When point D is clicked, the line is drawn. For accuracy, draw with the arrow keys. - Use them to position the cursor on point C. - Press Enter - Use them to move to point D. - When Enter is pressed, the line is drawn. - When drawing with the mouse, lines are adjusted to plumb or level unless Shift is pressed. - When drawing with the keyboard, the keys in the number pad move a fixed distance. This distance can be adjusted with the Plus and Minus keys. The separate arrow keys always move one pixel on each - A line can also be drawn by dragging between two points. When the button is released at the end point, the line is drawn."}
{"text": "Question: How do I ensure my child receives proper diabetes treatment at school? Answer: Well if your child has diabetes, they have to take it to school with them. The first thing to do is sit with your health care provider and work out a diabetes care plan for the school setting. There's a wonderful guide by the National Diabetes Education Program and you can get it on their website. It gives you all the issues about diabetes management in school including how to establish one of these care plans. Take that care plan to the school, sit with the school nurse, talk about all the things that need to be done -- blood glucose testing, insulin delivery, how to treat high and low blood sugar. And with all that accomplished and you monitoring that everything is occurring the way it should, your child can succeed intellectually, emotionally, and medically in a school setting."}
{"text": "It's the tenth anniversary of the Gulf War. America certainly didn't lose, but what else do we know about it? Just before dawn on August 2, 1990, a war of a sort began in the Middle East. An Iraqi army of 100,000 troops crossed the frontier of Kuwait and swept south toward the capital city. Before the day was out, Iraq had occupied virtually all Kuwait, and Iraqi formations were seen as far south as the Saudi Arabian border. Neither observers on the spot nor Western intelligence agencies were able to say what the president of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, intended to do next."}
{"text": "A kingfisher found on the Yongsu, Papua, Indonesia. These are warm blooded, egg laying vertebrates that are covered in feathers and whose forelimbs are modified into wings; in most instances these are used for flying. Some birds such as penguins are flightless and instead use their wings to propel themselves through the water. There are close to 10,000 known bird species worldwide. Within agricultural and urbanized ecosystems birds are the primary pest controllers. Some are important pollinators, and act as seed dispersers. Scavenging birds also play an important role in nutrient recycling through the disposal of decaying carcasses, thus reducing the threat of disease outbreaks. Meet a few of the bird species we've discovered. The Wattled smoky honeyeater is a common and unwary inhabitant of the Foja uplands, and feeds mainly on small fruit."}
{"text": "Married off at very young ages, less prized than boys, victims of sex trafficking, and very much excluded from education, girls are the most vulnerable group in the developing world. There, 66 million girls find themselves out of school, either because their family can\u2019t afford to send them, or because their role is seen to be in the home or working. A new film explores the lives of 9 young girls from across the developing world. It argues that investing in young girls\u2019 education is the key, not only to enriching their lives, but to eradicating poverty. Richard Robbins is director of \"Girl Rising,\" and Holly Gordon is executive director of 10x10, a global campaign to educate and empower girls."}
{"text": "Multiple choice, short answer questions, and writing questions - you can print the unit along with the poem \"The Rooks\" review activity printable - print all section questions at once (options for multiple keys) List of extended activities for The Rooks by Jane Euphemia Browne By: Jane Euphemia Browne The rooks are building on the trees; They build there every spring: \"Caw, caw,\" is all they say, For none of them can sing. They're up before the break of day, And up till late at night; For they must labour busily As long as it is light. And many a crooked stick they bring, And many a slender twig, And many a tuft of moss, until Their nests are round and big. \"Caw, caw!\" Oh, what a noise They make in rainy weather! Good children always speak by turns, But rooks all talk together. Have a suggestion or would like to leave feedback? Leave your suggestions or comments about edHelper!"}
{"text": "\u00bb Coloring Numbers Based on Specific Criteria Using Conditional Formatting To color numbers based on specific criteria using Conditional Formatting: 1. Select a range of cells, and from the Format menu, select Conditional Formatting. 2. For Condition 1, select Cell Value Is and less than from the dropdown lists, and in the text box, type 0. 3. Click Format, and then select the Font tab. 4. From Color, select red, and then click OK. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 and add two more conditions for numbers less than 5000 and for numbers equal or greater than 5000. For each condition, click Format, select the Font tab, and then select black and blue,respectively. 6. Click OK. |Screenshot // Coloring Numbers Based on Specific Criteria Using Conditional Formatting|"}
{"text": "Flora of Hong Kong, Volume 4 Language: English with English, Chinese and scientific nomenclature The flora of Hong Kong is one of the most diverse in China, given its small area. Located at the border of the tropical and subtropical regions, it has 2100 native species of plant. This is only modern regional flora for South China in English and is intended to supplement the Flora of China. Vew all titles in Asia-Pacific: General combined with Hong Kong View other products from the same publisher"}
{"text": "SPE 605 \u2014 Interventions & Behavior Change Procedures Students implement behaviorally-based strategies to establish, strengthen, and weaken target behaviors. Fundamental elements of behavior change are reviewed, with a focus on selecting evidence-based tactics that utilize basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control) and utilizing appropriate parameters and schedules of reinforcement and punishment. Various procedures combining fundamental behavior principles and tactic are reviewed, modeled, practiced, and demonstrated to mastery and fluency. Basic behavior analytic skills of measurement and analysis are practiced in the context of utilizing behavior change procedures."}
{"text": "On your first viewing, note how Cassandra's reading fluency develops over the year. How does she approach words in isolation and in context in September and then in May? How does she make connections with the text? Cassandra's Progress: How does Cassandra progress in reading during the year? How does her progress compare to that of your own students? What factors influenced her reading progress? What questions do you have about her literacy development? Classroom Environment: What classroom contexts and instructional practices support reading fluency? How does the classroom environment encourage Cassandra to gain independence as a reader and writer? Home/School Connection: How do Ms. Perez and Cassandra's mother collaborate to create a complete profile of Cassandra? How do they monitor her progress to encourage her as a reader?"}
{"text": "The genus Dorotheanthus occurs in the Western and Northern Cape Provinces of South Africa. Dorotheanthus are small herbaceous annuals with extremely attractive flowers. Seed sown in mid-winter will produce flowering plants by early spring and will blossom. They will not last the summer in oppressive heat. Though short-lived, their showy flowers make them beautiful horticultural subjects. Dorotheanthus are easily propagated by seed. Warning: mysql_connect() [function.mysql-connect]: Host 'gator193.hostgator.com' is blocked because of many connection errors; unblock with 'mysqladmin flush-hosts' in /home/daiv/public_html/succulentguide/php/cacti.db.connect.php on line 17 Error: Could not connect to database."}
{"text": "This is a document to be used in a lesson on teaching nature vocabulary (rocks, mountain, river, sky, cloud, etc). As you present the vocabulary to students, they draw pictures next to the written word. Afterward, they will have this sheet to refer back to in future activities. This sheet also provides the sentence structures \"Hay...\" and \"El_______ es _______\" (to be used to describe nature). This seemed rather effective in my class and I think it will be in yours too."}
{"text": "George is going to make a salad. He is going to make a simple salad. It will be a simple salad, but it will also be delicious. His salad will have only two ingredients. One ingredient is fresh cucumber. A cucumber is dark green and long. George will peel the skin off the cucumber. He will throw the skin in the trash. He won\u00edt eat the skin. He will slice the cucumber into little pieces. Each piece will be about the size of a nickel. He will put all the pieces into a big bowl. Then he will pour salad dressing on the pieces in the big bowl. That\u00eds it\u00f3a cucumber, and salad dressing. Copyright \u00a9 2013. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Published in Heart Disease Weekly, October 19th, 2003 More people die from sudden cardiac death (SCD) each year than from AIDS, breast cancer, and lung cancer combined. The condition accounts for nearly 60% of all cardiovascular-related deaths, claiming the lives of approximately 300,000 people per year in the U.S. Yet, because there are few warning signs or symptoms to identify people at risk, and since SCD is by definition fatal, leaving no survivors to study, scientists know little about the underlying mechanisms that cause the condition. Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Heart Disease Weekly NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones."}
{"text": "Liver troubles? Soon you might just print off a new one7/3/2012 Organ donation might soon be a thing of the past. A team of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they're one step closer to creating a synthetic liver, having found a way to use 3D printing technology to build a \"network\" for blood vessels to grow into. The find, which overcomes some of the previous problems with creating manmade organs, could revolutionize organ transplants. \"We tried to make a liver, so we surrounded [the network of blood vessels] with liver cells, but one could do it with any other tissue,\" said MIT's Professor Sangeeta Bhatia. How else do you think 3D printing will benefit humanity?"}
{"text": "<artificial intelligence> The most common way to train a neural network; a kind of unsupervised learning; named after canadian neuropsychologist, Donald The algorithm is based on Hebb's Postulate, which states that where one cell's firing repeatedly contributes to the firing of another cell, the magnitude of this contribution will tend to increase gradually with time. This means that what may start as little more than a coincidental relationship between the firing of two nearby neurons becomes strongly causal. Despite limitations with Hebbian learning, e.g., the inability to learn certain patterns, variations such as Signal Hebbian Learning and Differential Hebbian Learning are still used. heavy metal \u00ab heavyweight \u00ab heavy wizardry \u00ab Hebbian learning \u00bb heisenbug \u00bb Helen Keller mode"}
{"text": "What are GeoMapApp Learning Activities? GeoMapApp Learning Activities are web-based, high-impact, ready-to-use learning modules. They are aimed at the K-12, community college and introductory university level. Each learning activity provides hands-on participation that allows students to enhance their learning experience through the exploration of geoscience data in a map-based setting. They range from short in-class activities to multi-class modules covering broader content. GeoMapApp Learning Activities are tied to ESLI and NYS STEM and PS:ES standards and have a standard format: - Title, summary, intended learning outcomes - Prep time, grade level, required prior knowledge - ESLI and NYS standards and NY Regents questions - Step-by-step guide and teacher tips - Student instructions and \"grading-friendly\" answer sheet - Pre- and post- student quizzes - Ideas for further knowledge gain"}
{"text": "Strabismus is a disorder that causes one eye to be misaligned with the other when focusing. Strabismus is caused by a lack of coordination between the eyes. As a result, the eyes look in different directions and do not focus at the same time on a single point. In most cases of strabismus in children, the cause is unknown. In more than half of these cases, the problem is present at or shortly after birth (congenital strabismus). In children, when the two eyes fail to focus on the same image, the brain may learn to ignore the input from one eye. If this is allowed to continue, the eye that the brain ignores will never see well. This loss of vision is called amblyopia, and it is frequently associated with strabismus. For more information on Strabismus, click here."}
{"text": "Recently scientists from around the world met in Atlanta, Georgia, to launch a global \u201cAmphibian Ark\u201d project in an effort to save thousands of frogs, toads and salamander species threatened by fungi, pathogens, increasing UV radiation, rapidly changing habitats in the face of global warming \u2013 and the unknown. Nearly half of the worldwide amphibian species are in serious decline, one-third are threatened and an estimated 122 species have become extinct since 1980! Amphibians, like honey bees, are considered to be canaries in coal mines that warn the miners when there is not enough oxygen to breathe. How do the canaries warn? By dying."}
{"text": "News & AnnouncementsEmpower 3000: Fair or Unfair? Homework Please Log in. Search the title of the selection. Read the selection. Write your answers for the two worksheets provided for homework. Bring to school. Write your answer in your class journal. Think about Act 2 and 3 from J. Caesar. \"Which (Senator's) point of view would you have joined\"? Explain in two paragraphs. Watch video(s) in the internet links section."}
{"text": "Sin and Why Jesus Died For Us Submitted by JaneFill a plastic or glass jar of water about two-thirds full of water. Talk to your children about how when they were born they had not sinned and that they had pure clean hearts (like this water), but then as we all get older we do things that aren't pleasing to Jesus, teacher, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc. and when this happens or hearts aren't clean anymore (add a couple of drops of food coloring to the water and stir) Then tell them that their is good news. Jesus tells us that if we come to him and repent he will forgive us (add bleach to the water) This is a great story an example to the children about how Jesus LOVES us no matter WHAT!! These Preschool Ideas Found At:Everything Preschool >> Themes >> Easter >> Science"}
{"text": "Most hearing loss goes unnoticed because of its gradual onset. Family and friends tend to notice there\u2019s a problem before the person with hearing loss does. Persons with hearing loss often realize how much they have been missing once they get help. Signs of hearing loss may include: - People seem to mumble - Asking others to repeat themselves - Difficulty following conversations when the background is noisy or when in group situations - Children\u2019s and women's voices are difficult to hear - Being able to hear people talk, but having difficulty understanding the words - The TV or radio are turned up louder than normal - High pitched sounds such as birds, crickets and bells cannot be heard - Family, colleagues and friends suggest you might have a hearing problem - You often hear a ringing or buzzing in your ears."}
{"text": "Welcome to biology-online.org! Please login to access all site features. Create account. Log me on automatically each visit | Page history | Printable version a structural defect of the tongue in which the extremity is divided longitudinally for a greater or lesser distance. Synonym: cleft tongue. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page This page was last modified 21:16, 3 October 2005. This page has been accessed 2,133 times. What links here | Related changes | Permanent link \u00a9 Biology-Online.org. All Rights Reserved. Register | Login | About Us | Contact Us | Link to Us | Disclaimer & Privacy"}
{"text": "The negative effects of teenage depression go far beyond a melancholy mood. Many rebellious and unhealthy behaviors or attitudes in teenagers are actually indications of depression. The following are some the ways in which teens \"act out\" or \"act in\" in an attempt to cope with their emotional pain: Teen depression is also associated with a number of other mental health problems, including eating disorders and self-injury. So if you have an adolescent in your life, it's important to learn what teen depression looks like and what to do if you spot the warning signs."}
{"text": "||When a male Anole bobs his head it resembles the act of doing _______. ||Anoles have a flap of skin called a ______ that they can flare to appear bigger. ||Sometimes called \"chameleons\" because of their _____-changing abilities, they are actually not related to the Chameleon. ||In _________ Green Anoles can live up to 8 years. ||Anoles need their ____ to move in order to find it.| ||Green Anoles are native to the Southeastern states including ________. ||There are many types of _____ but only the Green Anole is native to the U.S. ||Anoles are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day and sleep at ______. ||An Anole can lose its ____ once and have it grow back. ||Anoles have sticky _____ to help with climbing.|"}
{"text": "Nitrate film was the first motion picture film stock which was manufactured in 35mm, a gauge standardized by Eastman Kodak. Made of cellulose nitrate, it was highly flammable and was replaced by a cellulose acetate film stock, aka safety film, ca. 1951 for theatrical films. As early as 1919, 35mm acetate film was used in educational and community settings and for all 16mm, 8mm, super 8mm film. Nitrate film, although remarkably stable under the right environmental conditions, deteriorates becoming brittle, sticky, and finally disintegrating into a brown powder. It is unlikely that you will find nitrate motion picture film but if you think you have, contact an archives for advice."}
{"text": "worms are unsegmented worms that burrow in the ground. sea cucumbers have bumpy soft bodies and are usually draped on sponges worm eel is a fish that burrows in the ground or hides in crevices among coral rubble. |They don't move very quickly, but are not as slow as synaptid sea cucumbers. don't move much or do so quite slowly. ||A very active and fast moving animal. not have tentacles around the mouth, nor eyes. ||They have a ring of tentacles around the mouth that gathers edible bits from the water. They have no eyes. ||It has small eyes and a mouth. belong to Phylum Sipuncula which is different from the more commonly encountered segmented worms of the Phylum Annelida. cucumbers belong to Phylum Echinodermata, which includes other sea cucumbers. ||The worm eel is a fish and thus a vertebrate (like us) belonging to the Phylum Chordata."}
{"text": "The Seven Most Amazing Trees March 15, 2010Posted by curiouskids in Plants. - The 2,000 year old Montezuma Cypress, a tree that is bigger around than it is tall. - The Pirangi cashew tree, which has a weird genetic mutation and sprout roots when one of its branches touches the ground. Over time it has grown to cover more than 2 acres of land! - In Bahrain, in the middle of the desert, hundreds of miles away from any other tree, is the Tree of Life. Its roots must reach very, very far into the sand to find water deep underground."}
{"text": "By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression where people start to react negatively to the absence of light. It classically happens this time of year when the days are short and the sky is dark and dreary. One of the most effective treatments for seasonal affective disorder is time in front of a bank of bright lights. But for every person with this condition, there are literally hundreds battling the blues that come from February. There are ways to escape. Some read books, others try to get exercise and the very lucky go on vacation. But keep your chin up\u2026March and spring are around the corner and pitchers and catchers reported to spring training over a week ago."}
{"text": ", Nottinghamshire. This was the first of the \"new\" workhouses in England; it preceded the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act. Conditions there were deliberately harsh, to discourage the poor from seeking relief. The master's quarters were situated in the centre of the building and from the windows of his rooms, he was able to see each of the exercise yards apart from one corner of the able-bodied men's yard. Families were separated in the workhouse: there was an exercise yard for able-bodied men, male 'deserving poor', able-bodied women, 'deserving poor' women and another for the children. The dividing and perimeter walls were too high for people to be able to see outside or into the other yards. Last modified 7 November 2002"}
{"text": "Black ObeliskArticle Free Pass Black Obelisk, Assyrian monument of King Shalmaneser III (reigned 858\u2013824 bc). The most complete Assyrian obelisk yet discovered, it is decorated with cuneiform inscriptions and reliefs recording military campaigns and other triumphs, including payment of tribute by King Jehu of Israel (reigned 842\u2013815). The 6-foot (1.8-metre) black basalt piece was discovered in 1845 at ancient Kalhu (or Kalakh; biblical Calah; modern Nimr\u016bd), south of Mosul, Iraq, by Austen Henry Layard and is now in the British Museum. What made you want to look up \"Black Obelisk\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Buffalo treehopper\u2014Stictocephala bisonia Treehopper adults are commonly greenish to brown and 0.5 inch long or shorter. Covering the body, they have an expanded hood that may be formed into hornlike projections. Nymphs have numerous spines on the back of the abdomen, and both immatures and adults jump readily. Treehoppers suck plant juices. This feeding damage is slight, although the honeydew they produce supports the growth of sooty mold, which may blacken leaves and stems when treehoppers become numerous. Treehopper nymphs are commonly seen in clusters on plant stems. The buffalo treehopper is easy to control with a forceful spray of water. High populations of nymphs and adults may be reduced by spraying exposed insects with insecticidal"}
{"text": "Our privacy and cookies page explains what they are, which ones we use, and how you can manage or remove them. Don't show this message again. - Be able to use 2D mark-making techniques - Demonstrate use of 2D mark-making techniques safely when working from primary and secondary sources - Be able to communicate design ideas using 2D visual communication techniques - Communicate design ideas using 2D visual communication techniques - Be able to use formal elements in 2D visual communication - Use formal elements in 2D visual communication"}
{"text": "Contact: Rob Jordan Caption: The researchers found a link between replacing native trees with non-native palms and the health of the manta ray population off Palmyra Atoll in the Pacific. Credit: Gareth Williams Usage Restrictions: Photographs provided by Stanford University are to be used - with appropriate credit - for editorial purposes only. Flopping, altering or otherwise embellishing these photos in any way that changes the photographs' editorial content is prohibited. Images provided for web use must be resized to low resolution. Permission is for one-time use only. Supplied image file must be deleted after use. Related news release: Stanford scientists document fragile land-sea ecological chain"}
{"text": "Find the parametric equations for the line through the point P = (0, 1, -3) that is perpendicular to the plane Use \"t\" as your variable, t = 0 should correspond to P, and the velocity vector of the line should be the same as the standard normal vector of the plane. x = ? y = ? z = ?"}
{"text": "When we talk about hypnosis we often tend to be either talking about the relaxed, focussed, absorbed feelings associated with a 'trance state', or we tend to be talking about the interesting things people can do when hypnotised: such as not feeling pain, or experiencing hallucinations. Some scientists think that hypnosis is an 'altered state of consciousness' marked by changes in the way the brain functions. Others believe that hypnotised participants are actively motivated to behave in a hypnotic manner and are not simply passively responding to hypnotic suggestions. Therapists who use hypnosis sometimes talk about using hypnosis to access contents and resources of the unconscious mind. Like the story of the blind men and the elephant, it is possible that these explanations all describe different parts of the overall phenomenon of hypnosis."}
{"text": "History of the IHCA The International Horn Competition of America (formerly the American Horn Competition) came into being because two people wanted to promote a higher standard for US horn soloists. In 1975 Elliott Higgins (a Cleveland area hornist and conductor) and George McCracken (horn designer for King Musical Instruments) attended the IHS Symposium near Montreal and observed a contrast between American horn soloists who sat and played from music and European soloists who stood and performed from memory. Higgins and McCracken decided to create an American solo horn competition, named the Heldenleben International Horn Competition. Its goals were to showcase American horn soloists and encourage horn professors to teach the solo literature in addition to standard etudes and orchestral excerpts."}
{"text": "By: Alex Breitler, Record STOCKTON \u2013 Watch out for lizards, Ruben Sarabia says, kicking up dust as he tromps through a shallow valley in the middle of a walnut orchard. \u201cThis is actually called \u2018The Gully,\u2019 \u201d Sarabia says. \u201cPeople who say anything else must really know their history.\u201d This \u201cgully\u201d is the head of Mormon Channel, which \u2013 strange though it may seem, given the lizards, the dust and the walnut trees \u2013 once carried much of the water that flowed naturally through Stockton out to the Delta. Is there enough water? Not for regular flows on both the Mormon Channel and the Calaveras River, says Bill Jennings, a Stockton environmentalist who opposed this project when it was proposed in the 1990s. \u201cDreams die hard,\u201d Jennings said. \u201cIt would be a wonderful thing to have the water running through Stockton, but none of us are prepared to kill the Calaveras River to do it.\u201d"}
{"text": "For five centuries, Indian territories have been contested on battlefields, legislated in Congress, and studied in classrooms. This updated map shows Indian reservations, tribal entities, trust lands, and locations of major festivals and pow-wows. Also includes photos and short biographies of notable Indians through history, and a series of four maps showing how Indian lands have lost territory from 1775 to the present. An excellent complement to our Indian Cultures of North America map. Map is printed on premium quality paper stock, rolled, and wrapped in kraft paper without display packaging."}
{"text": "Have you ever seen crabs crawling around on the beach? They're called limlus polyphemus, commonly known as a horseshoe crab. Did you know that three hundred million years ago the earth was swarming with giant insects? How did insects get so small today? A coral reef could be said to be both animal and plant. Though most true bugs eat plant sap, some feed on animals. One such true bug is the assassin bug, which feeds on fellow insects. What's a fly doing in Antarctica? Find out on this Moment of Science. Learn about the differences between soft-shelled and hard-shelled crabs on this Moment of Science."}
{"text": "When was Lorenzino de' Medici born? Lorenzino de' Medici was born on March 23, 1514 in Florence, Italy Assassin of Alessandro, grand duke of Tuscany. Lorenzino was one of the more-noted writers of the Medici family; he was the son of one Pierfrancesco of a younger, cadet branch of the Medici. Lorenzino..."}
{"text": "Approaching Early Ed by Reading 20 Minutes a Day Lafayette Journal & Courier (IN) K-Ready, the brainchild of two literacy activists, Victor Jose and Rick Ahaus, has one goal: \"reducing the number of children entering kindergarten not ready to learn.\" \"We're trying to get parents to read to their children from the time of their birth until they enter kindergarten,\" Jose explained. If they succeed, it would be the most cost-effective early childhood program imaginable. By reading aloud to children 20 minutes a day, parents are wiring the children's brains for reading instruction, Jose said. Check out more of our selected reading news stories. Each weekday, we gather interesting news headlines about reading and early education. You can also sign up for our daily email service (or a weekly digest), to get the latest reading headlines sent directly to you."}
{"text": "It's not the air temperature but the soil temperature that is critical in seed germination. Seeds begin growing when the soil reaches the optimal temperature for germination. Certain vegetable seeds can be planted out in the early spring but they still need warm soil for good germination. You can help \"Mother Nature\" and speed up soil warming by covering your vegetable garden soil with black plastic for two weeks prior to planting. Depending on where you live, you can start this as early as March 15th. The black plastic will warm the soil much faster, allowing you to plant certain crops earlier and still have good germination."}
{"text": "A cornerstone of Head Start is its comprehensive services approach to school readiness for low-income children. Head Start provides: - Language and literacy early childhood education to prepare children for kindergarten. - Health services to ensure health is not a barrier to school readiness, including immunizations, oral health, mental health, and physical health including developmental screenings. - Social services to help parents reach self sufficiency so poverty presents less of a barrier to a child's ability to reach his or her full potential. - Social/Emotional early childhood education to ensure children have the social/emotional skills needed to develop cognitively."}
{"text": "12,500 in Myanmar (2008). Population total all countries: 15,500. Northeast. Shan State, near southern Shan town of Pang Long. Also in China. Black Riang, Red Riang, Yinja. Not related to Tripuri [trp]-speaking Riang of India and Bangladesh or to Pa\u2019o [blk], which is Sino-Tibetan. Red and Black Riang difference unknown but these have been treated as separate languages; traditionally, the two groups occupy different social and geographic space, and wear different traditional clothing styles. May be the same language as Shwe Palaung [pll]. Endangered. Some also use Shan [shn]. Included in official ethnic group list as Yin Net and Yin Kya. Different from Riang [ria] of India, a Tibeto-Burman language. Buddhist, traditional religion."}
{"text": "The Lawrence Township schools in Indianapolis, Indiana, give parents these tips for building character in children: - Tell your child where you stand on important issues. - Know where your child is and whom she\u2019s with. - Stay involved in your child\u2019s school life. - Listen and show respect to your spouse and children. - Model and teach good manners. - Demonstrate healthy ways to resolve conflict. - Make a big deal of the family meal. - Model appropriate behavior regarding alcohol and drugs. - Talk about your heroes. - Do service projects as a family. - Establish family traditions. - Assign home responsibilities to all family members. - Read and discuss books with moral and value lessons. - Set clear expectations for your child. - Never cover for your child or make excuses for bad behavior. - Learn to say \u201cno\u201d and mean it! Copyright \u00a9 Parent Institute"}
{"text": "Definition of Transforming growth factor Transforming growth factor: (TGF) One of several proteins secreted by transformed cells that can stimulate the growth of normal cells. Transforming growth factor alpha (TGF alpha or TGF-A) binds the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and stimulates the growth of endothelial cells (cells that line the inside of blood vessels). Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta or TGF-B) is found in hematopoietic (blood-forming) tissue and initiates a signaling pathway that suppresses the early development of cancer cells.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Find out what women really need."}
{"text": "Definition of Shortness of breath Shortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness of breath can be caused by respiratory (breathing passages and lungs) or circulatory (heart and blood vessels) conditions and other conditions such as severe anemia or high fever. See also dyspnea. Last Editorial Review: 9/20/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Finland, Gulf of, an eastern arm of the Baltic Sea. It is about 260 miles (420 km) long (east to west) and 45 to 85 miles (72 to 137 km) wide. The gulf is bordered on the north by Finland, on the east by Russia, and on the south by Estonia. It is connected with Lake Ladoga (Russia) by the Neva River and with Lake Saimaa (Finland) by the Saimaa Canal. The most important cities on the gulf are Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Tallinn, Estonia. The eastern part of the gulf is frozen for three to four months during winter, but is cleared by icebreakers."}
{"text": "Are Lithium Ion Batteries Recyclable? Yes! Lithium Ion Batteries are recyclable. Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries often found in handheld electronics such as cell phones and e-readers, as well as other electronics. Most curbside recycling programs do not collect batteries, because they can contaminate other recyclable materials and are more difficult to breakdown than paper, glass, and plastic. However, there are many places that collect lithium-ion batteries for recycling. These include many Best Buy and Home Depot locations for standard rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and O'Rielly Auto Parts for car batteries. For a complete list of locations near you check out Earth911.org/recycling. Want to learn more about lithium-ion batteries? Watch below to learn how they work!"}
{"text": "The Original Olive Leaf The olive leaf as a symbol of peace has its roots in the Torah's account of the Great Deluge. When Noach wished to determine whether the flood waters had subsided he sent a dove outside the ark. When it returned in the evening with an olive leaf in its mouth Noach realized that the waters had indeed subsided. Our Talmudic Sages say that the olive leaf came from the Mount of Olives where it survived the devastating flood waters since the deluge did not affect Eretz Yisrael. Thus was born the tradition of associating the olive leaf with peace."}
{"text": "Originally Posted by loquere I wouldn't include him. He was between a rock and a hard place. France wouldn't fight. The US was isolationist and totally opposed to any foreign war. The UK was rearming and unprepared for war. Many members of his government admired the policies of Adolf Hitler and the work he had done to improve Germany. He had no choice but to accept Hitler's assurances that the Sudetenland was his last territorial demand in Europe - because neither the UK nor its allies was ready to go to war. The UK couldn't even get to Czechoslavakia without passing through other countries. While Chamberlain declared \"Peace in our time\", the UK was rearming as fast as it could. Chamberlain probably knew that war would come but the UK needed more time to prepare. Even Hitler was assuming no war until 1941..."}
{"text": "25 Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Agitation and mood swings It\u2019s common for someone suffering from AD to seem anxious or agitated. They may constantly move around and pace, get upset in certain places, or become fixated on specific details. Agitation usually results from fear, confusion, fatigue, and feeling overwhelmed from trying to make sense of a world that no longer makes sense, explains Gwyther. Certain circumstances can also make the individual more anxious, such as relocating to a nursing home. In addition to agitation, rapid and seemingly unprovoked mood swings are another sign of dementiagoing from calm to tearful to angry for no apparent reason. Next: Impaired judgment"}
{"text": "Contact: Science Press Package American Association for the Advancement of Science Caption: This is an artist\u2019s depiction of the device. The light blue lines are the metal gates that confine and control the electrons (drawn as blue and red spheres). The purple arcs are meant to show that the pairs of electrons can couple to one another and generate an entangled state. This image relates to a paper that appeared in the April 13, 2012, issue of Science, published by AAAS. The paper, by M.D. Shulman at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, and colleagues was titled, \u201cDemonstration of Entanglement of Electrostatically Coupled Singlet-Triplet Qubits.\u201d Credit: Image \u00a9 Science/AAAS Usage Restrictions: Please cite the owner of the image when publishing. This image may be freely used by reporters as part of news coverage, with proper attribution. Non-reporters must contact Science for permission."}
{"text": "Science Operations Configuration During the primary science phase, the orbiter's job is to point its science instruments at Mars to collect images and other data from targets on the surface of Mars, while ensuring that the high-gain antenna and solar arrays are continuously tracking the Earth and the Sun, respectively. The orbiter typically keeps its science instruments pointed to nadir (looking straight down at the surface). A few times per day, for about fifteen minutes each time, the orbiter points side-to-side to capture high-priority science targets that don't fall directly beneath the spacecraft. The spacecraft can point off-nadir up to 30 degrees."}
{"text": "Monasteries and temples in Mongolia To be able to see the Mongolian Cyrillic alphabet please download the font During communist purges in the 1930\u00b4s most monasteries in Mongolia have been destroyed. Monks have been killed or taken to Siberia, to be never heard from again. Since the fall of communism however there is a real revival of Buddhism taking place. Lama\u00b4s are trained again, old monasteries are being restored or rebuild at a different place and new monasteries arise. On this website you will find a, far from complete, overview of monasteries in Mongolia. In general a monastery would consist of various buildings on a compound. One of these buildings is the main temple, where often - though not always - the main ceremonies take place. Like the door of a ger, the entry of a temple should be pointing to the south For more information see an overview of all the monasteries."}
{"text": "Get flash to fully experience Pearltrees v Primary Sources v Just a week after the Enabling Act made Hitler dictator of Germany, a national boycott of Jewish shops and department stores was organized by Nazis under the direction of Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels. Tip: Press ctrl and F (or Command and F on a Mac) to perform a keyword search of this page. Old Stone Age The first men and women came to Britain over two and a half million years ago. As the climate got warmer at the end of the second ice age, tribes of hunters and gatherers of food, who used simple stone tools and weapons, made their way into Britain. Slavery in America"}
{"text": "Published in Women's Health Weekly, September 25th, 1995 Dr. Victor H. Engelhard of the University of Virginia said he and his colleagues have identified a compound that originates from the male Y chromosome and causes an immune reaction from female tissue. Engelhard said the compound, a group of amino acids linked together to form a peptide, are recognized as foreign and are attacked by immune system cells in females. The compound causes formation of what is called the H-Y antigen. The researcher said the antigen... Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Women's Health Weekly NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones."}
{"text": "This novel guide is designed to go along with Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen. The story is about how a young boy uses the concept of supply and demand to create a very successful summer business. Included in this novel guide are: vocabulary terms, vocabulary test, comprehension and discussion questions, a Response to Literature writing prompt with rubric and student writing checklist, character sketch handout, literary analysis handout, a measurement conversion handout for a math activity, a novel test, and a project with planning page and rubric. The answer keys are included throughout the novel guide for the teacher. It really depends on how you use your class time. The novel is not very long. You can view the entire novel study by clicking on the preview button. I am in the process of aligned my novel units now. What grade level do you teach? Please email me at email@example.com ."}
{"text": "|New Orleans Incorporated: 200 Years of the City Charter| Louisiana Division | New Orleans Public Library p a g e 4 |n e x t . c o n t e n t s| Section 13 of the 1805 Charter confirmed municipal ownership of all lands that had belonged to the city under the Spanish and French dominations. It was thus necessary for the Mayor and Conseil de Ville to investigate Bernard Marigny\u2019s claim to property on the eastern side of the city before giving him final permission to subdivide those lands into the Faubourg Marigny. Displayed here is the report of a committee appointed by the Conseil de Ville to conduct that investigation. [Ordinances and resolutions of the Conseil de Ville, 1805-1815]"}
{"text": "Ultra-thin electronics that dissolve inside the body have been devised by scientists in the US and could be used for a range of medical roles. The devices can \"melt away\" once their job is done, according to research published in the journal Science. The technology has already been used to heat a wound to keep it free from infection by bacteria. The components are made of silicon and magnesium oxide, and placed in a protective layer of silk. Fri, Sep 28 2012 06:46"}
{"text": "HalfdanArticle Free Pass After participating in raids on Anglo-Saxon lands to the south, Halfdan and his followers invaded the mouth of the River Tyne (874) and engaged in warfare with both Picts and the Britons of Strathclyde. In 876 he distributed the large region of York among his men and may then have left to join Viking campaigns in northern Ireland; he may be the Danish king \u201cAlbann\u201d who was slain near Strangford Lough in 877. By another account he remained in York until 883. What made you want to look up \"Halfdan\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Contact: Andrea Boyle Tippett University of Delaware Caption: Root colonization of Bacillus subtilis increases when the leaves of the plant are attacked by pathogens or treated with flagellin (a protein in the flagellum of bacteria). Credit: University of Delaware Usage Restrictions: Image must include credit to University of Delaware. Related news release: Horticultural hijacking"}
{"text": "||This article is outdated. (June 2012) Mauer is a village in south western Germany. It is located between Heidelberg and Sinsheim in the Rhein-Neckar district in the state of Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg. Mauer is the location where the first remains of Homo heidelbergensis were found. The remains, a jaw, were discovered in 1907 in the local quarry by Daniel Hartmann, a worker there. On 1 June 2012, John Ehret (no party) took office as mayor. He is thought to be the first black mayor in Germany."}
{"text": "What sort of environment protection measures have been taken in connection with the motorway? The drainage water is lead away in coated ditches, preventing the eventually polluted water leaking into the ground water. The water is lead through oil separators and then - already filtered - to the closest naturally existing water streams or rivers. This is European practice to minimize the impact of road construction on the water circle. Further a protection forest is placed along the motorway to reduce air and noise pollution. In sensitive areas in addition noise protection walls were constructed. In order to protect the wildlife and to prevent crashes with animals a game fence was set up on both sides of the motorway on the entire length."}
{"text": "In 1918, an influenza pandemic dramatically reduced the Haisla population and wiped out the Wolf and Frog clans. The Haisla community recovered and continues to evolve. Today there are about 1500 Haisla, half of which live in Kitamaat Village. Though clan distinctions and connections remain today, Haisla culture combines traditional heritage with Canadian culture. The Na Na Kila Institute was established in 1998 to help protect and encourage development of Haisla culture, including language. Na Na Kila helped bring about the repatriation of a Haisla totem pole that had been removed in 1929 and was missing for more than 60 years. It was discovered in the Museum of Ethnography in Stockholm in 1991 and, after years of negotiation, it was returned to Kitamaat on July 1, 2006. As part of the agreement the Haisla carved a replica pole for the museum in Stockholm."}
{"text": "October 18, 1767 \u2013 Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon complete their survey of the boundary between the colonies of Pennsylvania and Maryland as well as the areas that would eventually become the states of Delaware and West Virginia. Drawing the line : how Mason and Dixon surveyed the most famous border in America Electronic book link in catalog You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Be nice. Keep it clean. Stay on topic. No spam. You can use these tags: <a href=\"\" title=\"\"> <abbr title=\"\"> <acronym title=\"\"> <b> <blockquote cite=\"\"> <cite> <code> <del datetime=\"\"> <em> <i> <q cite=\"\"> <strike> <strong>"}
{"text": "Arachnids On The Web Computers have always been susceptible to various kinds of insects and parasites. Computer programs contain bugs, or programming errors, which are bad. They can also house worms, which are unpleasant, or even computer viruses, which can be very damaging. Now the Internet itself has become infested with \"web crawlers,\" spider-like programs that creep around the World Wide Web gathering and digesting electronic information \u2014 but these new computer arachnids can be very good for you and your"}
{"text": "Jacques Lipchitz was one of the first artists to apply the principles of Cubism to sculpture. Born Chaim Jacob Lipchitz, he arrived in Paris from Lithuania in 1909, with little artistic background. As a young sculptor in Paris, Lipchitz\u2019s introduction to the Cubism of Pablo Picasso and Juan Gris was crucial to the development of his early work. Biography and art, auction, artworks, interview, statement, website: Original artworks, prints, exhibition posters, monographs, books, collectibles. Working in Paris around the middle of the 1920s, the Lithuanian-born sculptor Jacques Lipchitz explored the relationship between space and matter and produced a series of sculptures collectively called \u2018transparents\u2019."}
{"text": "By: Colleen Simard - 20/09/2009 In The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway, Anishinaabe elder Edward Benton-Banai writes about the Seven Fires prophecy of his people. It's a story that predates Canada's existence. Each prophecy -- called a fire -- is a prediction for the future. Keewaytinook Okimakanak partner communities are hosting a series of Lands and Resources Video Conference Events. Dr. Scott Hamilton will kick things off by sharing some experiences and tips for communities to explore and record traditional and burial sites. If you're discovering your community's past or would like to find out where to start, join us for this free event."}
{"text": "(AP) -- An increase in the population of a tiny crustacean and busy shipping lanes are being blamed for a jump in the number of whale deaths in Northern California waters this year. With at least five whales reported killed in the region since July, researchers believe an abundance of krill - part of the whales' favorite food group - might be leading the whales into the paths of ships. A spokeswoman for the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary told the San Francisco Chronicle that an estimated 2,800 blue whales, 2,600 fin whales and 1,400 humpback whales regularly ply the waters off the coasts of California, Oregon and Washington. Mary Jane Schramm says the organization is working on measures that could reduce the number of collisions between whales and ships. Explore further: Climate change may have little impact on tropical lizards"}
{"text": "BrainBall Task 2.10 In this task you need to translate a number into a location within a grid of squares. You are given a target number and you have to determine where in the grid that numnber lies. The top-left square represents spot #1 and the spot numbers increases sequentially from left to right, wrapping from line to line \u2013 just as you read text. In a 10\u00d710 grid, the top-right piece would be spot #10 and the bottom-right piece would be spot #100. Each games grid will be a different size, making it more difficult to memorize specific locations. It\u2019s probably best to count the width of your grid at the start and work from there, Click on a piece when you think you have identified the correct spot. If you are correct you will get a new target. Score is based on number correct with penalty for mistakes."}
{"text": "This is a nice problem that I would like to share. Problem: In a public garden, there a statue consisting of a spherical stone and a stone cup. The ball is 1 meter in diameter and weighs at least a ton. The cup is an upside-down hemispherical shell, and the ball sits in this shell and fits it almost exactly. Water is pumped into the bottom of shell so that a thin film exists between shell and the ball. The result is a ball that is free to rotate with negligible friction. You only have access to the ball near the top, so while you can push it to make it turn around any horizontal axis, you can't get enough of a grip to make it turn around the vertical axis. Can you impart a net angular momentum around the vertical axis anyway, so that the balls spins around the vertical axis? Source: Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Differential Forms by Hubbard and Hubbard."}
{"text": "Phoenician was spoken in what is now Lebanon, coastal Syria, and Israel (as well as areas of Phoenician colonization along the coasts of the Mediterranean). It was used from around 2000 to 1000 BCE and is extinct. Language information at Wikipedia Writing system information at Wikipedia and Omniglot |The four essential travel phrases in English: 1) Where is my room? 2) Where is the beach? 3) Where is the bar? 4) Don't touch me there! |Do you have a language or dialect to add? Did I get something wrong? Please let me know..."}
{"text": "\u2039 Back to Collection Prix extraordinaire propos\u00e9 par l'Acad\u00e9mie Royale des Sciences [sur la fabrication de salpeter], pour l'ann\u00e9e 1778 (Paris: De Limprimerie Royale, 1775). Antoine Laurent Lavoisier and Pierre Joseph Macquer - 26 cm H - Rare Book Storage - Neville Rare Book Collection French support of the American cause was helped greatly by a rationalization of gunpowder production begun by Lavoisier very shortly before the American Revolution. The major constituent in gunpowder was nitre (potassium nitrate) extracted from saltpeter, which was perpetually in short supply in France. Lavoisier succeeded first in having the Acad\u00e9mie Royale des Science sponsor this rich prize competition for the best essay on the production of saltpeter."}
{"text": "|AWARE [SYSTEMS]||Imaging expertise for the Delphi developer| |GPS TIFF Tag GPSDestLatitude| TIFF Tag Reference TIFF Tag GPSDestLatitude Indicates the latitude of the destination point. The latitude is expressed as three RATIONAL values giving the degrees, minutes, and seconds, respectively. If latitude is expressed as degrees, minutes and seconds, a typical format would be dd/1,mm/1,ss/1. When degrees and minutes are used and, for example, fractions of minutes are given up to two decimal places, the format would be dd/1,mmmm/100,0/1."}
{"text": "After Dark in the Park Video Archives - May 25 2010 Hawai`i Island as a Source of Tsunamis During large earthquakes, the flanks of Hawai`i's great volcanoes, pushed outward by gravity and magma pressure, sometimes lurch seaward. Large earthquakes, similar to the one in Kalapana in 1975, can produce tsunami waves more than 45 feer high. Join Gerard Fryer, a geophysicist at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, to learn how local tsunamis form and how the PTWC intends to send a warning within minutes. Learn about mega-tsunamis, produce by gigantic landslides and reaching as high as a thousand feet, and why they're unlikely until after the next ice age. Did You Know? The endangered Honu (Green Sea Turtle) are frequently seen in shallow waters and basking in the sun on beaches. They return to the Northwest Hawaiian Islands to lay their nests, over 700 miles away."}
{"text": "I have 3 perpendicular 3D unit vectors. Imagining them rotate around a Point in space, I can see how they could represent an object's orientation. However, I have no idea how to convert those vectors into Euler angles (or a rotation matrix, quaternion, etc.). Thinking about it, I don't think you need 3 vectors to describe every possible orientation. As long as there is a forward and an upward directional vector, there should be no confusion about how the object would be oriented. Anyone have an idea on how to calculate an orientation from two (or three) perpendicular vectors?"}
{"text": "The word 'Trinity' is not mentioned in the Bible Holy ghost is angel Gabriel!!! Compare Matthew 1:18 and Luke 1:26 Verses on the Oneness of God Trinity = Jesus is also a 'god' = disproved earlier Trinity was formulated in the year 325 by Athanasius, an Egyption deacon from Alexandria at the Council of Nicea presided by Emporer Constantine - Three century after Jesus gone. Jesus and Moses and all prophets proclaimed the Oneness of God: Moses - Deut. 6:4 'Hear O Israel: the Lord, our God is one Lord' Jesus - Mark 12:29 hear O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord'"}
{"text": "We depend upon our colonies of honey bees to pollinate our fruits. The first honey that we extract in the early summer is a unique blend of the nectar from cherry, apple, and peach blossoms as well as from the flowers of our raspberry plants, blueberry plants, and dandelions. Our summer and fall honey is a blend of local seasonal wild flowers. The color and flavor of honey depends upon the flowers that provided the nectar. As a rule, the lighter the honey, the milder the honey flavor; the darker the honey, the bolder the flavor. Honey is an excellent energy food because it contains simple sugars that the body can use quickly. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults. (However, honey should not be given to infants under one year of age.)"}
{"text": "Skelton Grange Environment Centre Skelton Grange Road The project aims to promote an understanding of environmental issues to children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities, and demonstrate environmental good practice. It also provides specialist help, information and resources on all aspects of environmental education. Since opening in 1993, education and training has been provided through the centre for over 50,000 people and it now has a national reputation for excellence and innovation in the field. The centre is managed by West Yorkshire BTCV and guided by a steering group that includes representatives from its major sponsors, children and young people, and teachers. Environmental or ecological centre"}
{"text": "- direct (v.) - late 14c., \"to write (to someone), to address,\" from Latin directus \"straight,\" past participle of dirigere \"set straight,\" from dis- \"apart\" (see dis-) + regere \"to guide\" (see regal). Cf. dress; address. Meaning \"to govern, regulate\" is from c.1500; \"to order, ordain\" is from 1650s. Sense of \"to write the destination on the outside of a letter\" is from 16c. Of plays, films, etc., from 1913. Related: Directed; directing. - direct (adj.) - late 14c., from Latin directus \"straight,\" past participle of dirigere \"set straight\" (see direct (v.))."}
{"text": "The State Education Board is considering doing away with writing portfolios. Writing portfolios are papers students in fourth, seventh, and twelfth grades work on through the year. The papers are then graded at the end along with C.A.T.S. state tests. The pieces are designed to show how much a student has learned throughout the year not just on a test day. Teachers say they spend too much on the projects though and tend to overlook the basics like grammar. This summer, the Department of Education, will create a task force to look at different ways to improve the writing portfolios. Tips for Parents According to Ky Department of Education: Don't direct, edit or correct your children's writing. Do ask questions and provide opportunities to help your children improve their writing and understand the five-step writing process."}
{"text": "This is an 8 slide power point presentation that helps students learn how to write a response to literature essay. This was used in a 7th grade language arts classroom. This will cover just the basic tips and steps that any student can use to get starting writing this type of five-paragraph essay. Welcome to my store! My shop features materials designed for Middle School grades 6-8. A lot of my materials can be easily used/adapated for 4th-5th and early high school. If there is something that you like or have questions about, just let me know! If there is something that you'd like me to make for you, please contact me!"}
{"text": "The beaches of Normandy were the only viable landing points for the Allied Forces. At the same time, it was acknowledged that this section of the French Coast was heavily fortified and the authorities realised that the use of conventional tactics such as combined tank and infantry would not prevail. A solution was proposed by the brilliant, eccentric General Hobart which involved the creation of special assault vehicles (avres). Our hero is a driver of one of these tanks - his job to pave a way through minefields, barbed wire and anti tank trenches, allowing the Canadian Infantry through. Highly dangerous and truly heroic, this is one of the great untold stories of World War II."}
{"text": "Get Ready for Work! - Grades: 6\u20138 - Complete a job application form correctly and legibly. - Practice adding up cost of items ordered, receiving money and giving back correct change. - Understand the benefits of different types of payment that workers receive and be able to calculate different methods of payment. PRINTABLES FOR THIS UNIT Job Application Form Lesson Plans for this Unit Lesson 1: Filling Out an Application Lesson 2: Money, Money, Money! Lesson 3: Understanding Types of Payment Each student researches a company they would like to work for and writes an essay explaining the reasons (good salary, benefits, treat employees well, etc.) they want to work for the company they selected. The essay should include a section on the type of payment they prefer to earn and why."}
{"text": "Got Questions? We've got answers from experts and parents who've been there. Can babies tell the difference between their mom and dad? In fact, yes! Babies as young as 3 months old are able to distinguish between photos of adult male and female faces. Studies suggest that infants do favor one sex over the other -- namely, the gender of the person who's their primary caregiver, whether it's Mom or Dad. Interestingly, the preference for one gender over the other appears to be learned from experience -- it's not preprogrammed. --Hagar Scher Originally published in Parents magazine, October 2006. Updated 2009 The answers from our experts are for educational purposes only. Please always refer to your child's pediatrician and mental health expert for more in-depth advice."}
{"text": "Carrie Kloka talks about nature trivia with students Wednesday morning in the class room at the Pine River Nature Center. Third graders from Indian Woods Elementary spent were at the center learning about nature. Third-graders from Indian Woods Elementary in Kimball Township found evidence a woodpecker had been near the Pine River Nature Center and learned to identify a white pine. Both exercises were part of a field trip Wednesday to the nature center, which tied into the curriculum the students were studying in class. \"We've been talking about plants and animals, so this is reinforcement,\" said Joni Wagner, the students' teacher. \"It's an enrichment lesson.\" ..."}
{"text": "Atlantic Marine Pollutants Scientist filming a Sargassum patch. Image credit: Carola Buchner Lone Ranger departed from Las Palmas, Canary Islands on January 11, 2011, to cross the Atlantic for its maiden scientific cruise entitled \"2011 Lone Ranger Marine Pollutants Atlantic Expedition\". An onboard coalition of scientists led by Dr. Erika (Raymond) Montague, SOI Fellow, MBARI Postdoctoral Researcher, and the Chief Scientist for this expedition, endeavored to explore approximately 3,000 nautical miles of the North Atlantic Gyre through the Sargasso Sea to study ocean pollutants. Researchers targeted microbes that could serve as new energy sources, and investigated the composition, structure, and biochemical dynamics of pollutants across the North Atlantic. The expedition concluded in Bermuda on January 29, 2011."}
{"text": "Aboriginal art at Ubirr This ~2200 y.o. drawing of a thylacine is on a cave rock in Ubirr, an aboriginal holy site in the Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory of Australia. There is art depicting indigenous wildlife, local spirits, and the aborigines themselves. Since approximately 40,000 years ago, the many rock outcroppings at Ubirr have been painted and re-painted, but the pigment used on this illustration has been dated to (roughly) 200 B.C.E. The thylacine is known to have been extinct in this area for over 2000 years. Kakadu National Park and Aboriginal Culture"}
{"text": "November 28, 2008 Early morning at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge before the various snow geese and sandhill cranes take flight is a quiet time and then just before thousands of birds fly-out, the sounds get louder and louder. The refuge is the winter home for tens of thousands of birds of all sizes. Stories this photo appears in: Every winter morning 100,000 birds take flight from the still waters of this New Mexico refuge It\u2019s a cold, crisp predawn, with the temperature in the 20s in the central Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. Then the silence cracks, with a single quack from the rustling snow geese, then another and another. Soon, a cacophonous chorus of snow geese and sandhill cranes fills the morning air \u2014 the signal the fly-out is about to begin."}
{"text": "Learn how to write your numbers the fun and easy way! Trace the lines with the magnetic stylus and follow the arrows to learn the fundamentals of number writing. Perfect for your early mathematician, the sensory reinforcement will help with early arithmetic lessons. Erase with the tip of a finger. Dimensions: 8in. L x 6.5in. W x 1.5in. H Why Our Experts Love It This is a fun way to teach kids how to write! They'll will love it and won't even realize that they are learning while playing with it. We love it because it helps with children's hand eye coordination and helps them practice on their writing skills."}
{"text": "Definition of Proctitis Proctitis: Inflammation of the rectum. Proctitis may be due to a considerable number of causes, including infectious agents and ulcerative colitis. Infectious proctitis is often due to agents such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrheae, and herpes simplex virus, all of which can be acquired during anoreceptive intercourse. Proctitis is also a hallmark of ulcerative colitis, in which case it may be accompanied by intermittent rectal bleeding, crampy abdominal pain, and diarrhea.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Get the latest treatment options."}
{"text": "Find a word Dictionary definition for: 1. (a) not suitable for a particular occasion etc; \"noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness\" \"inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach\" \"put inappropriate pressure on them\" 2. (s) not conforming with accepted standards of propriety or taste; undesirable; \"incorrect behavior\" \"she was seen in all the wrong places\" \"He thought it was wrong for her to go out to work\" 3. (s) not in keeping with what is correct or proper; \"completely inappropriate behavior\" WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "Key: \"S:\" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, \"W:\" = Show Word (lexical) relations Display options for sense: (gloss) \"an example sentence\" - S: (n) gelatin, gelatine (a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin) - S: (n) gelatin, jelly (an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods) - S: (n) gelatin, gel (a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects)"}
{"text": "|Description: Digitization provided by the USF Libraries Digitization Center. Rare Maps. This is a map showing the chart of the bay and harbor of Pensacola, circa 1780. This map shows physical features, cities and towns, inland waters and water depths. The statement \"This harbor and all the coast abound with worms\" is a warning of ship worms to others travelling there. Measurements.Dimensions: 52 x 75 cm. Measurements.Resolution: Scale [ca. 1:64,000]| Source: Joseph F. W. Des Barres, (London, : Joseph F. W. Des Barres, 1780) Map Credit: Courtesy of the Special Collections Department, University of South Florida."}
{"text": "Can emerging technology defeat global warming? With more than $30 billion earmarked for \u201cgreen energy,\u201d President Obama\u2019s stimulus package marks the first serious step by a U.S. administration to tackle the threat of global warming. But as the pace of innovation slackens in the crumbling economy and the public worries more about jobs than the future of the planet, is it all a case of too little, too late? NOVA focuses on the latest and greatest innovations that include everything from artificial trees to cleaner coal, nuclear energy and wildly ambitious \u2014 and risky \u2014 schemes to re-engineer the entire climate system. Can our technology, which helped create this problem, now solve it? View more information at NOVA:Power Surge."}
{"text": "NS 587-600 Lanarkshire Scotland Cathcart Castle is a 15th century stone tower house and courtyard fortress, founded by the Cathcarts. The family had held the estate from the 12th century and above White Cart Water on Court Hill, are the outline features of a possible encasing earth ringwork. Standing inside a small rectangular barmkin flanked by round angle towers, was a rectangular tower house with a first floor hall over a vaulted basement. Abandoned in 1740 when the roof was removed, by 1866 the tower still had its five storeys and was now surrounded by smaller buildings. By 1980 the castle was in a dangerous condition and the local council had it reduced to three low walls. Its remains are now hidden in a mass of trees and vegetation, at the top of a overhanging cliff in Linn Park. 5 miles west is Crookston Castle and 10 miles east at Uddingston is Bothwell Castle."}
{"text": "[Sca-cooks] peas vs. beans ranvaig at columbus.rr.com Wed Oct 12 22:36:49 PDT 2011 ><<< I checked the index of Apicus for \"bean\" and \"torta\" and don't see >anything like this. The notes say that one word now associated >with beans, actually meant peas then. >>> >So what determines whether something is considered a bean and when >it is considered a pea? Now and in period? I found a couple of modern answers >Beans are of the genus Phaseolus. >Peas are of the genus Pisum. >peas have tendrils and beans do not >peas have a hollow stem and beans have a solid stem. >In general peas have slick vines and beans have hairy vines that enable >them to cling. >Bean is used for a lot of different >things and usually tagged by shape. In period, it will depend on the language too. Or are you only asking about English? More information about the Sca-cooks"}
{"text": "In this tutorial you have learned what are web services and how to use them. But there other components of Web Services which makes Webservices active. These components are : The next step is to learn about WSDL, UDDI and SOAP. WSDL is an XML-based language for describing Web services and how to access them. WSDL describes a web service, along with the message format and protocol details for the web service. To learn more about WSDL visit WSDL Tutorial UDDI is an XML-based standard for describing, publishing, and finding Web services. To learn more about UDDI visit UDDI Tutorial SOAP is a simple XML-based protocol that allows applications to exchange information To learn more about SOAP visit SOAP Tutorial"}
{"text": "\"To Have a Revolver\". It's about a renegade slave in Virginia who helped the Union forces. Here are my takeaways... The notion of arming this black man, George Scott, goes well beyond his basic of need of being able to defend himself in battle. After all, by the time he is given arms he has already risked his life several times for the Union army. The subtext here is that giving this black man a gun makes him an equal. So what does that say about the right to keep and bare arms. Secondly, it should be noted that the Yankees armed this man reluctantly. There was no great rush to put him on equal footing, which should obliterate that holier-than-thou attitude I, as a Southerner, get from some people of the North. They didn't arm George Scott because they wanted to, they did it because they had to."}
{"text": "PRONOUNCED: GAWT-freet [key] Meaning & History German form of GODFREY . This name was borne by the 13th-century German poet Gottfried von Strassburg and the German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (1646-1716), one of the inventors of calculus. OTHER LANGUAGES: Godafrid (Ancient Germanic), Gu\u00f0fri\u00f0r (Ancient Scandinavian), Godfried (Dutch), Geoffrey, Godfrey, Jeffrey, Geffrey, Geoff, Jeff, Jeffery, Jeffry, Jep (English), Geoffroy (French), Gofraidh, S\u00e9afra, Siothr\u00fan (Irish), Goffredo, Fredo (Italian), Geoffroi (Medieval French), Gjord, Gjurd (Medieval Scandinavian), Godtfred, Gjurd (Norwegian), Godofredo (Portuguese), Goraidh (Scottish), Godofredo (Spanish), Gottfrid, Gjord (Swedish), Sieffre (Welsh) |"}
{"text": "This beautiful image shows our magnetically hyperactive sun , ornamented with bright solar flares, arcs, and plasma streamers. The electrically charged plasma in the sun's outer layers creates turbulent bubbles the size of Texas, which generate local magnetic fields. These magnetic field structures are often outlined by glowing plasma, because charged particles flow along magnetic field lines. That's why bright filaments outline sunspots, which are regions where plasma is trapped by intense magnetic fields, and cools down. Where magnetic field lines cross, they can release tremendous bursts of energy known as solar flares and even larger blasts called coronal mass ejections (CMEs). A single CME can fling as much as 10 percent of the sun's corona (its outer atmosphere) into space at intense speeds."}
{"text": "Magnitude 8.0 earthquake triggered a tsunami on September 29 in Samoa Islands region. UNOSAT has released maps of post-disaster satellite imagery collected from September 30 to October 4 of likely building and vegetation damages caused by tsunami.Total 10 maps are available. UNOSAT is the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Operational Satellite Applications Programme, implemented in co-operation with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). For more details on disaster coverage, log on to International Charter \u2018Space and Major Disasters\u2019. Post in MarineBuzz on this day a year before: - View Infographics: Tsunami hits the Samoan islands from RIA Novosti. - View Photographs: Damage from Tsunami in the Samoa Islands from RIA Novosti. Did you enjoy this article? Please subscribe to RSS Feed to receive all the updates!"}
{"text": "Gundel: It turned out nicotine stuck to the walls. Not only that, nicotine would be sucked up into materials like wall board that we use commonly in this country and it would be really hard to get it out, but it would diffuse out along with other compounds in the smoke. Narrator: Gundel says exposure may also include inhaling dust that contains residues from thirdhand smoke. Gundel: Ordinary house dust that our vacuums pick up can pick up thirdhand smoke from the air. So, that means the people most at risk of exposure are children. They tend to have more surface contact indoors because they crawl around on carpets. Narrator: For Science Today, I'm Larissa Branin."}
{"text": "Mary-Louise Hooper with the National Liberation Front (Front de Lib\u00e9ration Nationale, FLN) underground. The FLN led the armed struggle for independence of Algeria from France. Hooper, an American Quaker, was an active supporter of African struggles against colonialism and apartheid. Hooper worked for the American Committee on Africa (ACOA) although it is not known if this trip was for ACOA or done on her own initiative. Collection: Mary-Louise Hooper papers, Michigan State University Libraries Special Collections"}
{"text": "|What is a game? Professor M. Mouse of Texas, America claims that the word game denotes | \"the historical process by which the term game has been characterised and understood\". Easy for you to say, Professor!! Those of us with a more down-home approach to codifying the various aspects of a nebulous and unbearable human condition prefer to go by a simpler definition, thus. A game is some combination of the following indivisable elements: - red key - score thing - magic door If you see something that looks like a videogame but isn't, you should notify the Police."}
{"text": "day-after recall test Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary - (advertising) A method of advertising research measuring the percentage of people who remember seeing an advertisement the day after it was shown on television. - The day-after recall test is one of the original forms of advertising research but few people still use it because the data and analysis is limited. - The Advertising Research Handbook Charles E. Young, Ideas in Flight, Seattle, WA, April 2005"}
{"text": "As our cities grew and our housing settlements changed, we began to separate the places where we live from the places where food is grown. The average North American food item now travels 1,500 kilometres to reach the grocery store shelves. The quest for a more sustainable way of living is taking aim at this separation of people and food with a commitment to urban agriculture. There are few places in North America where urban agriculture is exploding as fast as it is in the Vancouver area. The urban agricultural movement promises a new vision where people are living in harmony with the lands and ecosystems around them. Urban agriculture invites food production back into our communities through innovative planning and design. Source \u2013 Vancouver Sun \u2013 Urban agriculture exploding in Vancouver by Bob Ransford"}
{"text": "Bad to the Core? Basically, a dual core processor is what the name implies: two physical processors and two memory caches on one piece of silicon. In theory, this will function like two separate processors. In order to take advantage of this, however, this real key is the software: the application must be able to send out multiple threads of data to each processor, similar in concept to the current Intel Hyperthreading. Very few applications (and no dental software) currently does this. However, dual core processors will show signicant improvements if you are running more than one application at a time, such as ripping a DVD and surfing the web at the same time. If you just run one program at a time, you won't see much benefit until software can take advantage of this. Expect to see these first processors in the next month or so."}
{"text": "Definition of Malabsorption Malabsorption: Poor intestinal absorption of nutrients. Malabsorption can occur from diseases that injure the bowels, such as Crohn's disease, Whipple's disease, celiac disease, and many others.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Drug Medical Dictionary of Terms by Letter Medical Dictionary Term: Get the latest treatment options."}
{"text": "What are some examples of superstitious beliefs? Asked By: cyrilgogoling 7 hours ago Answer by pukirahe Jan 30th, 2012 at 4:32PM Year of the Dragon, Day 9 Fossils will tell the origin of creation. Big Bang is the beginning of the universe. Monkeys are ancestors of man. And lots of other statements from the theory of evolution. New Addition For This Post (For reading 1001 times) \u201cO GOD the Forgiver! O Heavenly Educator! This assembly is adorned with the mention of thy holy Name. Thy children turn their face towards thy Kingdom, hearts are made happy and souls are comforted.\u201d (Abdu\u2019l-Baha, Abdu\u2019l-Baha in London, p. 24) We need new learning In both science and religion Source of true knowledge"}
{"text": "FROM its humble origins as the small Bois de Sioux River along the South Dakota-Minnesota border, the Red River of the North grows wider and deeper until it eventually fans out into a delta at Manitoba\u2019s Netley Marsh1 and flows into Lake Winnipeg. From A Gathering of WatersA fascinating article from the Winnipeg Free Press, I learned more than a thing or two about my old friend, the Red River. 1 - Netley Marsh is one of the largest waterfowl breeding grounds in North America, the permanent home of 18 varieties of duck as well as of geese, herons, pelicans, terns and various kinds of diver. In spring the population is swollen by thousands of migratory birds. [Planetware]"}
{"text": "The image above shows a colorful lizard (Anolis bahorucoensis) from the Dominican Republic. This lizard species is part of a broader adaptive radiation of lizards across the Caribbean. UMass Amherst biologists Craig Albertson, Duncan Irschick, Elizabeth Dumont and colleagues have proposed a new investigative roadmap for the field of evolutionary developmental biology, or \u201cevo devo,\u201d to better understand how innovation at the genetic level can lead to ecological adaptations over time. The way an organism interacts with its environment directly affects its survival. Evo devo seeks to understand the specific genetic mechanisms driving evolutionary change. Learn more. Photo credit: Irschick Lab Group"}
{"text": "|Wall Paintings at Mogao Grottoes Environmental data shows a correlation between a loss of painted plaster in Cave 85 with rainfall and corresponding increases in exterior and interior relative humidity (RH) values. RH values inside the cave reached to over 75% the RHequilibrium for NaCl. Given the high values of NaCl found in the plaster the change in RH most likely contributed to the loss of the wall painting. Credit: Shin Maekawa."}
{"text": "creme's potato: kennebec Care Instructions Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) if planning to sow direct. Ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant - Potato 'Kennebec' is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (that's 3.90 feet in imperial). Your garden has partial sun light which is ideal for Potato 'Kennebec'. Remember to water moderately. Potato 'Kennebec' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.0 and 6.0 meaning it does best in acidic soil. More information about potato: kennebec is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All potato: kennebec Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members."}
{"text": "Georgia Question B , also known as the Question to allow persons who are absent from their residence due to health reasons to continue to receive a homestead exemption , was on the November 3, 1998 election ballot in Georgia as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment , where it was approved . It passed, with 82.7% of voters in favor. | Question B| | Yes|| 1,312,521|| 82.7%| Text of measure The language that appeared on the ballot: An act which authorizes certain individuals who are absent from their residence due to health reasons to continue to receive homestead exemptions."}
{"text": "CoRoT-2a: A star with a planet in very close orbit around it, about 880 light years from Earth. Caption: This graphic contains an image (left) and illustration (right) of a nearby star, named CoRoT-2a, and an orbiting planet known as CoRoT-2b. The image contains X-rays from Chandra (purple) of CoRoT-2a along with optical and infrared data of the field of view in which it is found. CoRoT-2b, which is not seen in this image, orbits extremely closely to the star. In fact, the separation between the star and planet is only about 3 percent of the distance between the Earth and the Sun. The Chandra data indicate that the planet is being blasted by X-rays with such intensity that some 5 million tons of material are being eroded from the planet every second. Scale: Image is 4.5 arcmin across (1.15 light years). Chandra X-ray Observatory"}
{"text": "The Glacier tauntaun were a rangy species that inhabited Hoth's valleys and ice caves. It was largely unstudied by science. Smaller and less furry than its larger cousin, the common tauntaun, the glacier variety was identifiable by its high-pitched and humorous screech, as well as its shorter horns and longer muzzle. - The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide - The Official Star Wars Fact File 21 (HOT7-8, Hoth - Animals)"}
{"text": "Did you know that the question mark is a stylised q on top of a very tiny o? It was monkish shorthand for questio, which they used to write at the end of a sentence to indicate it was a question. Oh, and the exclamation mark is a stylised io, which means \"exclamation of joy\" in Latin. This little critter didn't get a name until the 19th century, when it was taught as the 27th letter of the alphabet. The kiddies felt Awkward saying \"w, x, y and and\", so they said \"w, x, y and, per se, and\". Which turned into ampersand."}
{"text": "Afemai Children's Trust delivers drumming workshops to approximately 30 pupils per class, using a selection of djembe drums and small percussion instruments. The djembe drum is a skin-covered drum played with bare hands. According to the Bamana people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes directly from the saying \"Anke dj\u00e9, anke b\u00e9\" which translates to \"everyone gather together in peace\" and defines the drum's purpose. Our drumming workshop encourages leadership, listening skills and participation. This is a great instrument for children to express themselves in a positive way."}
{"text": "Glossary of Education - Administrators who coordinate and direct the operation of an institution, organization, or department -- in education, the administrators at the district, city, county, or state level who direct and coordinate the activities of school systems in accordance with school board standards. Not what you're looking for? Questions about \"Superintendents\" Showing 1-5 of 5"}
{"text": "Concepts of Euphonium Technique Concepts of Technique for Euphonium is a primary text from Dennis Askew, professor of tuba and euphonium at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. This book is subtitles 36 Register Studies and is divided upon which range the pieces are designed to work on. The author guides the learner through several ways in which to approach each of these exercises based on dynamics and articulation. A wonderful addition to any fundamental program! solo parts included: BC or TC |Concepts of Euphonium Technique - Euphonium BC||(2) In Stock||$13.95| |Concepts of Euphonium Technique - Euphonium TC||(4) In Stock||$13.95|"}
{"text": "Occasionally, Avrom Gelman's mother was able to make challah on Shabes. He recalls that before she baked the challah, she would cut off a small piece and throw it in the oven. This tradition -- of separating a piece of dough from bread about to be baked -- is a Biblical commandment for Jewish women. In times of the Temple, the separated bread was consecrated for use by Kohanim (priests), but today it is just discarded or burned. Taking challah was not the only commandment Avrom's mother kept. She would also light the Sabbath candles every Friday night and say prayers over them. Avrom remembers what his mother would pray for: she would speak to G-d in Yiddish, asking for livelihood and health for her family."}
{"text": "The Fisheries Science Improvement Act will help ensure science is the primary driver of federal fisheries management decisions Take Action: Ask Congress to Make Federal Fisheries Management Decisions Based on Science The Fisheries Science Improvement Act (H.R. 2034), introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) on June 23, 2011, with the support of a bi-partisan group of 18 other Members of Congress, seeks to ensure that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) is required to set catch limits based on data, not on guesstimates. This legislation will guide federal fisheries management towards a more science-based approach and prevent NOAA Fisheries from setting arbitrary and overly-restrictive catch levels on numerous important recreational fisheries."}
{"text": "In 1948, two major plants called Donora, Pa., home, Donora Zinc Works and the American Steel and Wire Company. Some residents were uneasy about them even before that October, when toxic smog enshrouded the town for almost five days. Although haze was not uncommon to the area, this was different because of a temperature inversion that trapped the air in the valley. Before rain helped dispel the smog on Halloween, 20 people had died and as many as 7,000 more were sickened. Lawsuits were filed against the plants, but they never claimed responsibility. They did, however, pay out settlements to victims. The federal government didn\u2019t really get involved with the incident, experts say. But the Donora Smog did help inspire the clean air movement, which eventually saw the passage of the Clean Air Act."}
{"text": "1085 Metendothenia atropunctana (Zetterstedt, 1839)Wingspan c. 15mm. The smallest of a group of rather similar moths, this species was formerly known as Hedya atropunctana but has recently been given a new generic name. It occurs mainly in the north of England and Scotland, with some records from further south. Freshly emerged adults have a noticeable pink tinge to the paler parts of the forewing, but this can fade in older specimens. The moths fly between May and June, or slightly later further north, and sometimes have a second generation in August in the south. Its favoured habitats are mosses and damp heaths where the foodplants, such as bog-myrtle ( Myrica gale) and willow (Salix) occur. The larva feeds in the terminal shoots of such plants, which it spins together."}
{"text": "Definition of pangolin - an African and Asian mammal that has a body covered with horny overlapping scales, a small head with an elongated snout, a long sticky tongue for catching ants and termites, and a tapering tail. Also called scaly anteater. - Family Manidae and order Pholidota: genera Manis (three species in Asia) and Phataginus (four species in Africa) late 18th century: from Malay peng-guling, literally 'roller' (from its habit of rolling into a ball)"}
{"text": "Definition: (1) Development process, in which exposed material is given a water-bath after the first development step. * During this immersion, developer in the less exposed areas, i.e. less dense, is less exhausted than in denser areas, so it continues to develop the image: this is said to improve shadow detail in negatives, to improve highlight detail in prints. (2) Quantity of water surrounding a container for developer, etc., which is used to maintain the temperature of the container. Previous Term: water spot Next Term: Waterhouse stop"}
{"text": "Scientists have discovered that much of Greenland's ice sheet is melting at an unusually rapid pace: Scientists also reported that much of the ice is re-freezing, so they remain puzzled as to the reason for the unusual thaw. Link Scientists said the \"unprecedented\" melting took place over a larger area than has been detected in three decades of satellite observation. [...] The thawed ice area jumped from 40% of the ice sheet to 97% in just four days from 8 July. Although about half of Greenland's ice sheet normally sees surface melting over the summer months, the speed and scale of this year's thaw surprised scientists, who described the phenomenon as \"extraordinary\"."}
{"text": "The definition of fag is to work hard.(verb) An example of to fag is to work in the hot sun for 10 hours a day. Fag is defined as hard work, a cigarette, or is a derogatory term for a homosexual man.(noun) See fag in Webster's New World College Dictionary Origin: < ? fag end Origin: < fag end See fag in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Origin: From fag, to droop (obsolete) Origin: , perhaps from Middle English fagge; see fag end. Origin: Short for fag end. Origin: Short for faggot2. Learn more about fag"}
{"text": "Title:TeabowlArtist:Artist UnknownDate:Edo periodCreation Place:Asia, JapanCredit Line:Gift of Charles L. FreerAccession Number:17.109 Raku ware teabowls were first created by Cho_jiro, a tile maker, under the direction of the great tea master Sen Rikyu_ (1520-1591). The light earthenware clay, thick black or red glaze, and hand-built forms combined to suggest the simplicity and rustic quality desired by Rikyu_. The earthenware body of the bowl also mitigated the temperature of the tea, making the bowl feel warm and comfortable in the hands. The slightly exaggerated surface treatment of this bowl, and the pictorial design of a fisherman trolling his boat, suggests that it was created later in the Edo period (1600-1868) when tea enthusiasts and potters began to venture beyond the conservative and somber aesthetic preferred by Rikyu_."}
{"text": "Garden Dictionary Word: dust devil (alt. dust whirl, syn. remolino) dust devil (alt. dust whirl, syn. remolino) An intensely whirling column of air caused by a bubble of hot air caught between two cooler layers of air. Dust devils range from a foot to a mile high (30 cm. to 1.5 km.) mostly in arid regions; they spin dust and debris but can also shake houses and slam birds into trees. A| B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z"}
{"text": "(HealthDay News) -- Celiac disease is caused by an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and many other foods. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse says potential complications and symptoms of celiac disease include: - Poor digestion. - Pain in the joints or bones, or osteoporosis. - Iron-deficiency anemia. - Fatigue, anxiety or depression. - A tingling sensation or numbness in the hands. - A itchy rash. - Canker sores. - Fertility problems, including miscarriage or irregular menstrual cycles. Copyright \u00a9 2012 HealthDay. All rights reserved."}
{"text": "26 color plates, 114 halftones 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 The Settlements of Northwest Wales documents the long-term processes of social change and settlement practices in late prehistoric and early medieval Wales. It examines the settlement archaeology of northwest Wales, which encompasses the counties of Gwynedd, Anglesey, and west Conwy, and covers a period of two millennia, from 1150 BC to 1050 AD. The shifting dynamics underlying society reveal new information about the exploration of settlement and hillfort architectures, the distribution patterns of site-types, and the histories of particular places. Later chapters compare the findings with the evidence from other regions in Britain and Ireland to investigate the roles of settlement architectures in defining groups and articulating identities in general. A detailed and illustrated guide summarizing the fieldwork results is also provided."}
{"text": "American Consul during Armenian Genocide. Submitted reports on the situation. Davis was posted in Harput, in Turkish interior, from 1914 to 1917. He saved numerous Armenians by sheltering them in the consulate, by helping them to escape to Russia, and by providing financial help and communications with American relatives. He risked his own life because Turkish law forbade anyone to hide or assist refugee Armenians. He made several horseback trips, and wrote a long report to the State Department on the thousands of bodies he saw, particularly near Lake Goeljuk (modern Hazar Golu). For further details see \"The Slaughterhouse Province\" by Leslie A. Davis, edited by Susan Blair, copyright 1989."}
{"text": "What Is Schizophrenia, Anyway? This chronic, disabling brain disorder affects about 2.2 million Americans. Its symptoms typically appear in the late teen years or twenties. Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, it is treatable and manageable. Michael Jibson, MD, PhD, Prof. of Psychiatry and Director, UM Psychiatry Residency Education, and expert on schizophrenia, has written extensively about this disease and has a special interest in the medications used to treat it. Learn about the latest research and treatment of schizophrenia when Dr. Jibson visits the downtown Library on Mon., Nov. 13 at 7 pm. A variety of books about schizophrenia, both fiction and non-fiction, are available at the Library to help us understand the disease and its effects on the lives of those who suffer from it."}
{"text": "Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect in which the aorta, the major artery from the heart, is narrowed. The narrowing results in high blood pressure before the point of coarctation and low blood pressure beyond the point of coarctation. Most commonly, coarctation is located so that there is high blood pressure in the upper body and arms and low blood pressure in the lower body and legs. Symptoms can include localized hypertension, cold feet or legs, decreased exercise performance, and heart failure. Review Date: 11/2/2009 Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc."}
{"text": "A continuation of ART 1510, Basic Design. The visual elements and principles of three-dimensional design will be explored with an emphasis on visual and critical thinking. Students will be introduced to materials and methods for developing a work of art in three-dimensional space and they will learn how to apply the principles of design to work that has multiple points of view. Students will also learn how to consider aesthetic and conceptual issues as well as solve technical problems in the creation of original art work. Through class critiques, students will gain experience in written and verbal analysis of their own work and the work of their peers. 6 studio hours."}
{"text": "Greetings to everyone. I learned the personal pronouns today (D'Ooge) (page 123), which makes me wonder: what is the difference between possessive adjectives and the genitive case of personal pronouns? For example, the gen. case of \"ego\" is \"mei\". How is it different from \"meus, mea, meum\"? The first means \"of me\", the latter means \"my\", so don't they mean the same thing? Thanks in advance."}
{"text": "Astronomers Adam Kraus and Michael Ireland from Hawaii have captured the first direct image of a new planet being formed just 450 light years away from Earth. The LkCa 15 b is the youngest planet ever observed, with the previous record holder, Beta Pictoris b, being five times older. Kraus, from the University of Hawaii\u2019s Institute for Astronomy, said the new planet is being formed out of dust and gas around a star about 2 million years old. The Jupiter-sized gas planet is estimated to have begun shaping itself between 50,000 to 100,000 years back. Ireland, from Macquarie University and the Australian Astronomical Observatory, together with his colleague, used Keck telescopes on Mauna Kea to locate the said planet. [Read more...]"}
{"text": "|a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.| |an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.| the planar curve on which a body subjected only to the force of gravity will slide (without friction) between two points in the least possible time (see ). Finding the curve was a problem first posed by Galileo. In the late 17th century the Swiss mathematician Jakob Bernoulli offered a reward for the solution of this problem. He and his younger brother Johann, along with Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Isaac Newton, and others, found the curve to be a cycloid (q.v.). See also isoperimetric problem. Learn more about brachistochrone with a free trial on Britannica.com."}
{"text": "Asarina is a genus comprising 16 species of strongly sprawling or twining perennials, native to Mexico, southwestern USA, and southern Europe. Originally placed in the Scrophulariaceae (figwort family), they have more recently been moved to the Plantaginaceae (plantain family). Leaves are often triangular, toothed, downy and hairy with twining flower stalks. Flowers are attractive trumpet-shaped with broad green sepals and pale throat-spotted corolla in varying sizes, resemble snapdragons, and may be white, yellow, pink, purple, and shades in between. Some species are often placed in the genus Maurandya."}
{"text": "Phonics is a skill to know about the sounds of English Alphabet and enhances to learn how to read. Once we know the sounds we need to apply them in reading.It needs a lot of practice.Pebbles Phonics Activities brings step by step exercise with graded patterns and colourful illustrations.The activities of long and short sounds in Vowels and Consonants And games on Word practice and recognition will teach the kids to improve their The CD is compatiable with PC CD ROM only."}
{"text": "Splittable datatypes are datatypes that can be used as seeds for unfolds. split n s splits the seed choose fs s uses part of the seed s to choose a function from the list and passes the remainder to that function. Convert the seed value to an If a datatype is bounded and enumerable, we can use getInt to produce a value from a seed."}
{"text": "Is (====) operator available in java or not? difference between == and === The difference between the two is that '==' should be used to check if the values of the two operands are equal or not. On the other hand, '===' checks the values as well as the type of operands. If you are facing any programming issue, such as compilation errors or not able to find the code you are looking for. Ask your questions, our development team will try to give answers to your questions."}
{"text": "Martin van Creveld, The Age of Airpower (New York: PublicAffairs, 2011), 512 pp., $35.00. The Age of Airpower ALMOST EXACTLY a hundred years ago, a young Italian airman dropped a couple of grenades from a small biplane on Turkish soldiers in the war between Italy and the Ottoman Empire for control of the largely desert territory. The grenades were difficult to use, and the crew had to pull out the pins with their teeth. But according to most accounts of the history of aerial warfare, this launched the bombing age. Now, a century later, expensive high-tech fighter-bombers are patrolling over the same desert areas, this time destroying the ground units of Colonel Qaddafi\u2019s discredited army (and occasionally civilians). The power of the weapons and how they are delivered has been transformed. The questions that first arose in 1912 about the effectiveness and morality of air attacks remain."}
{"text": "Backyard Birding for Kids - A Field Guide & Activities Book - by Fran Lee Identify birds in the city, country, desert or at the beach. See how to build your own bird feeder. Learn what to plant to create a hummingbird-friendly garden. Start a bird-watching club. Create a bird-watching notebook. Make a birdbath. What can you do to make life better for birds? Read this book and you\u2019ll know. A great book for \u2018children of all ages\u2019. Availability: In Stock"}
{"text": "What was the thought experiment that led Einstein to general relativity? He imagined a man in free fall. To understand what he saw, imagine a man in a closed elevator chamber that is falling toward the earth. He would float feely in the chamber, and anything he pulled from his pocket and dropped would float freely next to him just as if he were in a closed chamber sitting still in a gravity-free region of deep outer space. On the other hand, imagine a woman in a closed chamber who is accelerating upward in outer space, far from any gravity. She would feel pulled down to the floor, just as if she were being pulled down by gravity. From the equivalence of gravity and acceleration, he constructed his general theory of relativity. Next It's All Relative"}
{"text": "(Latin: rules of law) In general, rules of legal interpretation. In a more specific sense, regulae juris are certain legal axioms found in the Decretals of Gregory IX and the Decretals of Boniface VIII. There are 99 in all, referred to as R.J. Some instances will make the matter clear. \"Once bad, always presumed to be bad\"; this applies only \"in the same crime, e.g., if a man has been proven a perjurer once, he is excluded from giving testimony again, but he would not be considered a homicide from the fact that he was a perjurer. \"There is no injury done to one who knowingly and freely consents\"; this suggests that no one is injured if he knowingly and willingly gives up a right which he is allowed to surrender, but does not apply in case he is morally incapable of giving it up. New Catholic Dictionary"}
{"text": "Free School Meals Pupils at the End of KS4 Achieving 5+ A* - G - Percentage of Free School Meals pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 obtaining five or more grades of A* to G at GCSE and equivalents. - Measurement Unit - Dataset Date - Education, Skills and Training Last updated 29 Jan 08:23 (over 3 years ago)"}
{"text": "To mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin\u2019s birth the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned and funded by the Wellcome Trust, has created The Great Plant Hunt. This project will encourage Primary school children to explore the natural world around them and join other schools in the biggest ever school science project. The Great Plant Hunt invites primary school children to follow in the footsteps of Darwin by going on nature walks in and around their school grounds. They\u2019ll find out more about plants and in the process learn key scientific skills. There is a lot more information, and links to resources in the Teacher Area of the site. All teaching materials and resources are available to download \u2013 so you can make your own Treasure Chest of resources to run The Great Plant Hunt completely free."}
{"text": "A pointed instrument for clearing the teeth of substances lodged between them. pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth a device usually made of wood or plastic that is very thin and is used to clean between the tooth an ideal instrument to poke a small crevice into the soil for the seed a small object, that's why I used that as an example A toothpick is a piece of plastic or other substance such as wood (in this case it may be known as an interdental woodstick) used to remove detritus from the teeth, usually after a meal. A toothpick usually has one or two sharp ends to insert between teeth."}
{"text": "This method is for determining total chloride in gaseous hydrocarbons or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at concentrations ranging from approximately 1 to 1000 ng/mL for gas or mass-ppm (\u00b5g/g) for LPG. Except for fluoride, other halogens present are calculated as chloride. Chloride cannot be determined quantitatively if sulfur is present at concentrations greater than approximately 1 mass-%, see Note 1. Citing ASTM Standards [Back to Top]"}
{"text": "NamedTuple is a tuple subclass that allows its elements to be named. Elements can be accessed by index and by name. Python, 22 lines A common usage of tuples is to represent aggregations of heterogenous data, as a kind of anonymous data structure. The built-in tuple type only allows the elements to be accessed by their indices; this leads to a loss of clarity: seeing x in code is less clear than x.middlename, for example. The NamedTuple class allows construction of tuples with named elements. These elements can then be accessed by index or by name, as convenient. For example: Because NamedTuple is a subclass of tuple, all the standard tuple methods will work on it as usual. This provides the convenience of tuples with the clarity of named elements."}
{"text": "A representative sample of U.S. adults was interviewed and examined between 1976 and 1980. Participants were asked about personal characteristics, medical history, current and past medicine use, and health behaviors. Participants' blood pressure was measured carefully, and blood samples were obtained to measure cholesterol levels. Then, from 1976 to 1992, Social Security and National Death Index files were searched to see whether any participants had died and to find causes for death. The researchers then looked at which blood pressure measurements (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, or pulse pressure) taken at the first examination predicted deaths. To help ensure correct predictions, they did analyses that \u201ccontrolled for\u201d other factors, such as age, sex, smoking status, diabetes, and cholesterol level, which might be associated with increased risk for death."}
{"text": "A bite is considered to be healthy when all or most of the teeth are present and not destroyed by normal daily usage. It is destructive when teeth show wear, looseness or when TMJ (jaw joint) damage is seen. Bite therapy helps restore a bite that can function without damage and destruction. The therapy may include: - Reshaping the biting surfaces of the teeth and eliminating spots of excessive pressures where the teeth are brought into contact. This is done by carefully dividing bite pressures evenly across all of the teeth. - Bite splint therapy using a custom-fitted and adjusted plastic bite guard to keep the teeth apart, worn during the day, at night, or both. - Braces to reposition mal-aligned or drifted teeth. - Replacement of old, worn out, or damaged fillings. - Reconstruction of badly worn and damaged teeth."}
{"text": "The government of this United States commonwealth amended their constitution on October 3, 1996, to make the song \u201cGi Talo Gi Halom Tasi\u201d (Chamorro version; in Carolinian it is known as \u201cSatil Matawal Pacifico\u201d) the commonwealth\u2019s official song. The melody of the song is taken from the German tune \u201cIm Schonsten Wiezengrunde\u201d. (Although what was later the Northern Mariana Islands was owned by Germany before World War Two, I don\u2019t believe there is a connection.) The Chamorro lyrics were written first, the Carolinian lyrics were written just before the Northern Mariana Islands became a separate U.S. territory. (It was at that time that it was first proposed that \u201cGi Talo Gi Halom Tasi\u201d be the anthem of the Northern Mariana Islands, but it was not acted upon until nearly 20 years later."}
{"text": "This course covers basic electrical theory, including Ohm's Law and basic dc circuits. Through the use of specially designed electrical trainers and hands-on experience, students investigate electrical systems common to the automobile. The course explains and demonstrates theory, construction, operation, and testing of batteries, starters, and charging systems. The course includes individualized hands-on laboratory training utilizing live work. NOTE: Students must have an acceptable completion score on the Sp/2 Safety Course for Mechanical Safety and Mechanical Pollution Prevention."}
{"text": "Marine Wildlife Encyclopedia Ivory Gull Pagophila eburnea Completely white, apart from its yellow-tipped bill, black eyes, and black feet, the ivory gull is the world\u2019s most northerly breeding bird. With its buoyant flight and pigeonlike walk, the ivory gull ranges across open water and sea ice, and it can be found almost anywhere over the Arctic Ocean. It feeds largely by scavenging and is quickly attracted to the carcasses of dead seals and whales. The ivory gull is currently undergoing a steep decline. The reasons for this are unclear."}
{"text": "A few days ago we asked Dr. AnnMarie Thomas, a professor of engineering at the University of St. Thomas, to share her thoughts on the occasion. If you haven\u2019t read her guest editorial, please do check it out. However, the gist was that it\u2019s our responsibility to let girls \u2014 and everyone else! \u2014 know that engineering and other technical vocations are options. The IAGTED page lists activities going on nationwide. But there are things we can do as individuals to encourage girls to pursue technical careers. As AnnMarie wrote in her editorial, I challenge all of you makers out there to introduce a girl to engineering- pick up a soldering iron, go on a factory tour, visit a windmill, or share the beauty of Bernoulli\u2019s equation. And feel free to include her little brother, father or mother! So, readers, what are you going to do? Leave a comment. [Image: Argonne National Laboratory]"}
{"text": "This lesson teaches students how to solve a system of equations using the substitution method. In this technique, one equation is solved for a variable which is then substituted into the other equation. This allows the solution to be found without any graphing required. Grades 8-12. 18 minutes on DVD."}
{"text": "Consider an audiosignal that has approximately uniform power in the range from 1 KHz to 4KHz. (a) This audio signalis used to amplitude modulate a 5 MHz carrier. Sketch thespectrum (positive and negativefrequencies). (b) Repeat part (a) forVestigial Sideband AM (lower sideband suppressed). (c) Repeat part (a) forSingle Sideband AM (lower sideband and carriersuppressed)."}
{"text": "In order to conserve water, their leaves are shed when the season is hot and dry. Its canopy is not close together and the forest is less dense. The availability of sunlight allows the species in the jungle floor to grow densely. Goh Cheng Leong. (1998). The World's Natural Vegetation. (p. 42-54). Singapore: Federal Publications."}
{"text": "system of equationsArticle Free Pass system of equations, orsimultaneous equations, In algebra, two or more equations to be solved together (i.e., the solution must satisfy all the equations in the system). For a system to have a unique solution, the number of equations must equal the number of unknowns. Even then a solution is not guaranteed. If a solution exists, the system is consistent; if not, it is inconsistent. A system of linear equations can be represented by a matrix whose elements are the coefficients of the equations. Though simple systems of two equations in two unknowns can be solved by substitution, larger systems are best handled with matrix techniques. What made you want to look up \"system of equations\"? Please share what surprised you most..."}
{"text": "Published in Vaccine Weekly, December 23rd, 2009 \"Children may be allergic to specific vaccine constituents such as gelatin or egg. Children who have suffered an apparent allergic reaction to a vaccine should be evaluated by an allergist to determine the culprit allergen and to make recommendations regarding future vaccination,\" wrote J.M. Kelso and colleagues. The researchers concluded: \"In rare circumstances, certain vaccines may cause acute exacerbations of allergic... Want to see the full article? Welcome to NewsRx! Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Vaccine Weekly"}
{"text": "Union Markers & Spanish American War Markers: (Info from Department of Veteran Affairs.) The inscription on the recessed-shield headstone is limited. For Civil War Union and Spanish American War, a shield is inscribed which encompasses the arched name and abbreviated military organization. Because of the special design and historical uniform significance, no emblem of belief or additional inscription may be inscribed. The dates of birth and death are inscribed below the shield. Spanish American WarConfederate Markers: (Info from Department of Veterans Affairs.) The inscription on the special style for Civil War Confederate is also limited. The Southern Cross of Honor is automatically inscribed at the top. The name is arched, followed by abbreviated military organization and dates of birth and death. No additional items can be inscribed."}
{"text": "Standard Definition vs. High Definition With a higher resolution than normal Standard Definition (SD) televisions, HD television will introduce you to a whole new TV experience by bringing the finest quality images into your home. How does HD do this? - By using 720 or 1080 lines to plot a TV picture. Conventional television systems use 625 lines. - HD utilizes more colours than SD ensuring that everything you watch is richer and more intense. - Most HD movies use the widescreen 16:9 format to replicate the theatre experience and; - feature cinema-like surround sound which subscribers can experience with a compatible sound system. Bring your viewing to life with M-Net HD and TV the way it is meant to be experienced, larger-than-life with images that are sharp, detailed and more intense. The world is indeed more colourful with HD..."}
{"text": "Even though Californians voted against mandatory labelling of genetically modified foods (17 November, p 28), it is worth considering the details of a suitable system. For a long time everything humans ate was \"natural\" food. Then came agriculture and animal husbandry, and we started to \"modify\" food by selective breeding. Then we discovered how to alter genes in the lab. This suggests three label codes would suffice. GN (Genes Natural), SG (Selected Genes) and GM (Modified Genes). I believe that the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and I wish the GN-only fanatics the very best of luck. To continue reading this article, subscribe to receive access to all of newscientist.com, including 20 years of archive content."}
{"text": "Figure 1: Octocoral colonies can grow in a variety of sizes and forms. Soft corals or sea fans often grow into large structures, while others are very small and develop by (A) spreading stolons (runners) on the surfaces of rocks. Others grow vertically with the first polyp at the top (B). Most, however, occur as large and sometimes massive, structures. These are commonly called soft corals (C) or sea fans (D)."}
{"text": "Helping Children Build Mental Math & Computation Strategies Implement number talks in your classroom with this powerful multimedia resource. Teachers will learn what a number talk is, how to prepare for and design number talks, and how to develop grade-level-specific strategies. The book can be used as an independent resource, or as a facilitator's guide for collaborative learning groups. The accompanying DVD features classroom footage of students and teachers engaged in effective number talks across several grade levels."}
{"text": "Nucleus structure and function Function of the nucleus: The function of the nucleus is to control all of the cells activities. The nucleus is often referred to as the \u201cbrain\u201d of the cell. Structure of a nucleus: Nuclear envelope- membrane surrounding the nucleus. Acts to protect the nucleus Chromatin- contains genetic material (DNA). Chromatin basically directs the cell so it knows what to do and is able to carry out the functions necessary of it. The function of each specific cell depends on the type of cell it is such as a plant cell or a brain cell or a red blood cell for example. Nucleolus- makes ribosomes which make proteins which are needed as enzymes to produce ATP from glucose. for Sophia online college credit courses.Join Now Take a College Prep Pathway for free & get ready for college level biology and more."}
{"text": "The aim of this paper is to examine the various possible symbolic mnemonic devices that the \u2018Cretan labyrinth\u2019 can be constructed from. The \u2018Cretan labyrinth\u2019 has been used throughout history, sometimes as graffiti. Yet it has a complex and difficult structure, not a structure that you would expect to find in graffiti that would have been constructed in a hurry. The structure does suggest that it was drawn from the center expanded out form a very simple symbol. This paper concentrates on all the possible different ways of constructing it. These simple mnemonic symbols may explain the longevity and popularity of the complex structure of the \u2018Cretan labyrinth\u2019. Symmetry: Art and Science Vol. 2 (New Series), Issue 1-4, p. 204-217"}
{"text": "Summer Exploration: Play Some Online Games As you settle into your summer vacation, consider exploring some of the online game suggestions for your grade level. For a quick entry point, go to the \"Guide to Online Bridges Resources\" and look at the chart under \"Family Resources\" for Online Games. Links will take you to age-appropriate computer games that help your students practice basic skills. Play the games yourself to see which games best match your students' interests and abilities. You may also want to consider the skills and concepts addressed in each activity and align them to units or lessons in Bridges. If you complete the list of individual games, explore an immense library of additional online activities by visiting:"}
{"text": "Massaging device, German,1921-1940 Four independently moving rubber sections with a wooden handle at each end comprise this massaging device. It was made by German company Doppel and Punkt. Masseurs held the handles in either hand and rolled the device over the body, much like using a rolling pin. Each rubber section has a complex pattern of ridges and suckers to massage the skin. Massage is an ancient activity practised by medical professionals and non-professionals to relieve pain and help relax the body. Related Themes and Topics There are 535 related objects. View all related objects The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or provide sensual stimulation. Glossary: massaging device"}
{"text": "Black History Month - Lesson Idea and Quiz Greetings Art Educators, Here is a lesson idea for Black History Month... Design a Stamp of an important African American (Artists would be nice)....Then have them study this Black History Think Quest site.Stamp on Black History. They can take an online \"quiz\" (kind of fun) or... You could give them a paper quiz. I took this from the I did this paper quiz for my husband one year. Kids did a pretty goo job with it. This file will only be online for a few days...as I really did not get permission to \"publish\" it. This was a homework assignment I had my students do: I read this story to them in class: I am looking forward to seeing and hearing about your Black Historu Month lessons. Incredible Art Department Incredible Art Resources Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today!"}
{"text": "To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.0 or greater is installed. Albert Fert delivered his Nobel Lecture on 8 December 2007, at Aula Magna, Stockholm University. He was introduced by Professor Per Carlson, Chairman of the Nobel Committee for Physics. Summary: The fabrication of very thin layers of magnetic metals made possible the discovery of the giant magnetoresistance effect, GMR. The conduction between layers is spin dependent and small changes of the magnetic field result in a significant current change, which is used in computer memory applications. An emerging research field is spintronics. Credits: Ladda Productions AB (camera) Copyright \u00a9 Nobel Web AB 2007 The Nobel Prize in Physics 2007 Lecture"}
{"text": "JSP Redirect Example describes about How To Redirect a JSP page using response.sendRedirect() function How To Use JSP SendRedirect? For redirect a page in JSP, we are calling response.sendRedirect(), By using this method, the server return back the response to the client, from where next request comes and it displays that url. Here we are using the implicit object \"response\" to redirect the browser to a different resource. When calling a sendRedirect method, web container will inform the browser that a new URL is requested. Here browser issues entirely new request so any data that are stored as request attributes will be lost after the redirect happens If we called sendRedirect() from JSP #1 to JSP #2 the browser's location bar is changed to show JSP #2, since a sendRedirect() is a new request,"}
{"text": "FROM THE PLAN: EVERYWHERE I GO: LEARNING TO SEE JESUS The message of the Passover is the same today as it was on that historical night in Egypt: There is no salvation except by the grace of God. In the Old Testament and New Testament, people were saved in the same way: by the grace of God. The Hebrews who experienced Passover were saved by a spotless lamb, and so are we: the spotless lamb of God whose name is Jesus. His blood marks us as righteous, and the judgment of God passes over us delivering us from the consequences of sin. God's initiative is grace. Our response is faith. That is the prescription for salvation that was first depicted in Passover. Created 8 months ago"}
{"text": "Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary Named for Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. - A chain used to make easier access to a pocket watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat. The Albert style went to a T-bar finding that tucked into a buttoned buttonhole of the waistcoat. From there a further small length of chain hung, to which the wearer attached decorative charms such as fraternity or lodge symbols. The double Albert was a chain draped between both watchpockets, with the T-bar and pendant chain in the middle. With the passing of their use as a functional item, Albert chains are still used as jewelry, worn in any number of manners."}
{"text": "Learning About Cultures Experience African, Chinese, Jewish, Native American and other cultures through literature, celebrations, games and crafts. Each unit also includes an introduction, discussion of the culture's role in U.S. history, an extensive selection of recommended literature and a calendar presentation of significant events. The book concludes with a wonderful resource \u2013 reproducible illustrations of children from all the represented countries and cultures in native dress. The material in this book integrates easily into your present curriculum and will give your students a valuable perspective on their future. Chapters include: African American Culture, Arabic Culture, Chinese Culture, Japanese Culture, Jewish Culture, Korean Culture, Mexican Culture, Native American Culture, A Multicultural Museum."}
{"text": "Guide for the Perplexed, by Moses Maimonides, Friedl\u00e4nder tr. , at sacred-texts.com THE theory of Aristotle in respect to the causes of the motion of the spheres led him to assume the existence of Intelligences. Although this theory consists of assertions which cannot be proved, yet it is the least open to doubt, and is more systematic than any other, as has been stated by Alexander in the book called The Origin of the Universe. It includes maxims which are identical with those taught in Scripture, and it is to a still greater extent in harmony with doctrines contained in well-known genuine Midrashim, as will be explained by me. For this reason I will cite his views and his proofs, and collect from them what coincides with the teachings of Scripture, and agrees with the doctrine held by our Sages."}
{"text": "Pigments are organic or inorganic, coloured, white or black materials that are practically insoluble in the medium in which they are dispersed. Organic pigments refer to a wide range of chemical families and cover a wide spectrum of properties. They are mainly used for applications needing high tinting strength and brilliant shades. However, organic pigments can also include metallic (inorganic) elements in their structure which help stabilize the properties of the organic component. Inorganic Pigments are inorganic chemical compounds, usually metallic salts precipitated from solutions. Inorganic pigments are mainly useful where high opacity is needed. The majorities of inorganic pigments are brighter and last longer than organic ones"}
{"text": "I learned \"Hello, how are you?\" \"I'm fine, thank you. And you?\" \"I'm fine too, thank you\". After that, \"This is a pen. that is my house\",,etc when I was a junior high school student. I think all Japanese people learned these phrases in their school. I've remembered that it was difficult for me to understand the past perfect tense. \"I've lived here for three years\" It means \u79c1\u306f\u3053\u3053\u3067\uff13\u5e74\u9593\u751f\u6d3b\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002 I didn't know the difference between \"I live here for,,,\" and \"I've lived here for,,,,\". (Maybe I don't still understand it well)"}
{"text": "SPENCER WEINER / LAT Los Angeles Zoo, Condor keeper, Mike Clark, prepares to feed a newly hatched Condor chick. The feeding glove helps the new chicks associate food with adult condors, the birds are not exposed to humans whenever possible. The largest bird in North America, condors are scavengers that have soared over mountainous areas of California since prehistoric times, but their numbers plummeted in the 20th Century. Condors were listed as an endangered species in 1967. In 1982, the condor population reached its lowest level of 22 birds, prompting Service biologists to start collecting chicks and eggs for a captive breeding program. In 1992, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service began releasing California condors back into the wild."}
{"text": "Rupert Brooke (1887-1915), Poet Sitter in 18 portraits Cambridge-educated, Brooke joined the Royal Navy at the outbreak of war. Publication of five patriotic war sonnets coincided with his death from septicaemia while on his way to join the campaign at Gallipoli. The most popular poet of the war, for some, Brooke symbolised a pre-war golden age, destroyed by the conflict. From Soldier by Rupert Brooke, 1914 If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware, Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam, A body of England's, breathing English air, Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home. by Unknown photographer Literature, Journalism and Publishing First World War Poets"}
{"text": "As we enter the world of PICASSO, we will investigate the Instruction and Curriculum tabs. One main emphasis is the addition of the High Priority Technology Standards that are being woven into the curriculum. For some of the content areas there are PDFs available with a quick reference guides to technology resources. One of those available is the Resources for High Priority Technology Standards for K-5 LA and Math. This summer ISTE, International Society for Technology in Education, is reviewing the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS). As PICASSO develops, more resources will be added, so keep an eye out as more information is being added."}
{"text": "Diagnostic tests for schizophrenia and related conditions will be developed. Nanogen acquired rights to genetic markers related to schizophrenia and responses to antipsychotic therapies from the Co-operative Research Centre for Diagnostics and Queensland University of Technology in Australia. Nanogen plans to utilize the markers to create diagnostic tests. Some of these markers may also help predict adverse drug reactions and therefore guide therapeutic decision-making. \"Due to its complexity\u2014schizophrenia, like many mental disorders, is believed to be caused by mutations in multiple genes\u2014 development of effective diagnostics and treatments is likely to require multiplexed analytic methods capable of examining multiple genes simultaneously,\" remarks David Ludvigson, Nanogen's president and COO."}
{"text": "If you've created an envelope and saved it with a document, you can print the attached envelope. - Open a document that has an attached envelope, and then click in the envelope. The envelope appears in its own section (section: A portion of a document in which you set certain page formatting options. You create a new section when you want to change such properties as line numbering, number of columns, or headers and footers.) of the document. - Insert an envelope in the printer. - On the File menu, click Print. - In the Pages box under Page range, type 0 (zero). To see how to place the envelope in the printer tray, point to Letters and Mailings on the Tools menu, click Envelopes and Labels, and then click the Envelopes tab. Then insert the envelope in the printer as shown in the Feed box."}
{"text": "Civilian Conservation Corps This film looks at one of the boldest and most popular experiments of President Franklin Roosevelt\u2019s New Deal. In 1933, F.D.R. sent legislation to Congress aimed at providing relief for the 25% of American workers who were unemployed. His proposal was the Civilian Conservation Corp, which provided jobs in natural resource conservation. Over the next decade, more than three million were put to work in the nation\u2019s forests and parks."}
{"text": "1. Develop the ability to read and understand the primary chemical literature. 2. Develop research and analytical skills. 3. Learn how to work both independently and cooperatively. 4. Learn how to communicate chemistry and biochemistry clearly, coherently and effectively using both written and oral expression. 5. Develop the ability to analyze data using mathematics. 6. Develop a knowledge and understanding of how chemicals and chemical processes can be handled safely. 7. Develop scientific literacy."}
{"text": "Common name: Torch lily, Red-hot poker Botanical name: Kniphofia spp. Family: Asphodelaceae (Aloe family) \u201cRed Hot Poker\u201d is the local nickname for these bold, handsome natives of Madagascar and tropical South Africa. Brought to England in 1707, they were kept as greenhouse treasures until 1848, when someone had the bright idea of planting them outdoors, and their abiding hardiness was discovered. The old-fashioned orange and yellow form has survived years of neglect in abandoned gardens here on the coast; the new hybrids and species we offer, in versatile creamy yellows, chartreuses, soft melons and bolder colors, are more suitable to modern schemes, but are just as hardy and reliable. The thick, almost succulent leaf blades are evergreen, and of interest even when the cylindrical flower spikes are absent. Heat and drought tolerant."}
{"text": "basics on how Anaglyph ( red/blue) 3d works.. the red lens sees blue dot as black and red dot disappears the blue lens sees the red dot as black and the blue dot disappears the mind assumes that the black dot coming from each eye is the same dot and plots it's position.. 1 the dot appears to float above the paper 2 they overlap and appear on the surface 3 shift the other way dots appear below the surface the concept is easy and applying it can be as complicated as you want to make it by having different parts deep or protruding. it can be a good puzzle. this shows the difference between the red and blue by moving between the 2 views in black and white."}
{"text": "Then must you speak Of one that loved not wisely but too well; Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought, Perplexed in the extreme; of one whose hand, Like the base Judean threw a pearl away Richer than all his tribe. William Shakespeare (1564\u20131616), British dramatist, poet. Othello, in Othello, act 5, sc. 2, l. 343-8. \"Judean\" may refer to the betrayal of Christ by Judas, who threw away the \"pearl of great price\" (Matthew 13:46) which is heaven; but the earliest text reads \"Indian,\" suggesting an ignorant East or West Indian who does not know the value of a precious stone."}
{"text": "A great idea from a teacher, two engineers, and a robotics specialist. Developed to use in the classroom but developing a following outside of it. The Multiplo robotics system. It\u2019s easy to assemble, difficult to break and simple to customize: The concept is that you get a box that has a kit inside. We took care of all the technical details in order for each single part to be compatible. Everything you need to build a robot is inside of the box. But you can also add your own parts\u2026 \u201cRight out of the Box\u201d are the words we like to use about how you should start using your Multiplo Kit. There is no need to program, study a wiring diagram or buy tools. No soldering or protoboard needed. You can build a simple robot in about 45 minutes. Join the project on Kickstarter:"}
{"text": "is for Asthma Asthma is the most common chronic disease of children. It affects 1 in every 14 children in the United States and the numbers continue to increase. Families need your help to make child care a safe and healthy place for children with asthma. When children with asthma receive appropriate medical management, they can participate in all of the activities that they enjoy!"}
{"text": "Originally Posted by Numark318i what i dont get is the water level from one river to the other. The other river is that much higher then the other, or how the hell do they get the water to raise its level above the other river? I mean when the bridge ends what happens? Did they build up the other river bed or what? I think it is probably two different rivers that cross. I don't see how they could raise the water level of one river to match that of the bridge. However, I don't know exactly. I don't have any more info than what I posted. I'll try to find out tho."}
{"text": "Although we all feel sad sometimes, clinical (major) depression is diagnosed when a person experiences depressed mood (sadness), loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities, plus some of the following symptoms for at least 2 weeks: - changes in appetite or weight - lack of motivation or energy - insomnia (trouble sleeping) or oversleeping - noticeable changes in activity level (agitated or slowed down) - feelings of worthlessness or guilt - difficulty concentrating or making decisions - recurring thoughts of death or suicide Clinical depression may vary in its severity, and in its extreme forms (i.e., thoughts of suicide) can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of other forms of depression, although generally milder, may still negatively affect a person's daily activities and quality of life."}
{"text": "Toefl score comparison unfair - August 16th, 2011 An analysis by the ETS which conducts Toefl (Test of English as a Foreign Language) showed that candidates whose mother tongue is an Indian language fared much better than those whose native language was English. \"Toefl provides accurate scores at the individual level; it is not appropriate for comparing countries,\" clarified Walt MacDonald, ETS executive vice-president and chief operating officer. \"The differences in the number of students taking the test in each country, how early English is introduced into the curriculum, how many hours per week are devoted to learning English, and the fact that those taking the test are not representative of all English speakers in each country or any defined population,\" Said MacDonald."}
{"text": "Definition of RSV RSV: Although several standard medical dictionaries indicate only that RSV stands for Rous sarcoma virus, RSV in clinical medicine is the abbreviation for respiratory syncytial virus. See: Respiratory syncytial virus. Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) is a field of practice based on the knowledge and skills required for the prevention, diagnosis and management of a wide variety of acute illnesses and injuries affecting infants, children and adolescents. This field also encompasses an understanding of the development of prehospital and in-hospital emergency medical systems and the skills necessary for this development. We provide comprehensive emergency services for over 32,000 infants, children and adolescents annually, brought to the Pediatric Emergency Department of Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital for wide variety of complaints including: - Respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses - Poisonings, including environmental toxins - Major and minor trauma, including head injury - Suspected child abuse and neglect - Abdominal emergencies - Behavioral and psychiatric emergencies"}
{"text": "Why biofeedback would help this problem: Numerous studies have shown that most people having drug / alcohol /substance abuse problems are depressed, have very poor self-images, and also do not think they have control over their bodies or what happens to them. Biofeedback can help these problems. Other studies have shown that people who have alcohol abuse problems produce different patterns of brain waves than do people who do not have these problems. Training using neurofeedback (brain wave biofeedback) techniques can result in the abnormal patterns becoming normal. Thus, the problem should be controlled to the extent the brain waves become and remain normal."}
{"text": "(rebroadcast of live show) Target: Grades 4-8 Length: 30 minutes Guide: Online, see Internet site Students will discover how algebra and telescopes are used in space exploration and why optics, which is the study of light, is important in astronomy. Students will learn about the Hubble Space Telescope, Hubble Deep Field and how NASA engineers use algebra to determine the effects of contamination on Hubble's optics. They will also see how NASA engineers are developing the Next Generation Space Telescope with the challenge of making bigger instruments with ultralight-weight materials able to protect NGST's optics from the heat of the Sun. By participating in the classroom activity, students will gain insight into the concept of the expanding universe."}
{"text": "Benin Kingdom, Nigeria Altar Group (Aseberia) with Oba Akenzua I and Attendants, 18th century H. 63 cm (25 1/4 in.) Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ethnologisches Museum, III C 8164 Altar groups were an innovation of the 17th century, and their style\u2014bulky, hierarchical, and crowded with imagery\u2014is indicative of the complicated political intrigues of the day. This altar group honoring Oba Akenzua I is modeled on a similar one for Oba Ewuakpe, his father. Akenzua stands at center wearing the oba\u2019s emblematic stone bead (ivie egbo), coral crown, high collar, necklaces, and ankle rings. In his right hand, he holds a staff depicting an oba standing atop an elephant. This commemorates Akenzua\u2019s victory over Iyase n\u2019Ode, who tried to overthrow him."}
{"text": "|Date:||December 4, 1787| |Creator:||Joseph Stebbins, Jr.| Caleb Phillips of Ashfield was one of thousands of men who came forward in the winter of 1787 to take an oath of allegiance to the state of Massachusetts. In exchange, he received a pardon for having taken up arms against the government. One of the conditions of the pardon required Phillips and other Regulators to surrender their guns for three years. With a new governor and legislature came a more lenient policy. As a consequence, Caleb Phillips signed this receipt for a gun returned to him in December, 1787, more than two and a half years ahead of the terms set in the original Disqualification Act of February, 1787."}
{"text": "Skip to Main Content Network Address Translation (NAT) and Network Address and Port Translation (NAPT) are widely used to separate networks and share IPv4 addresses. They're valuable tools for network administrators and help with the imminent exhaustion of IPv4 address space and the transition to IPv6. This article surveys recent standardization efforts in this area. Date of Publication: July-Aug. 2010"}
{"text": "December 3, 1998: NGC 253 is a large, almost edge-on spiral galaxy, and is one of the nearest galaxies beyond our local neighborhood of galaxies. This dramatic galaxy shows complex structures such as clumpy gas clouds, darkened dust lanes, and young, luminous central star clusters. These elements are typical of spiral galaxies. Caroline Herschel discovered NGC 253 in 1783 while looking for comets. The galaxy's closeness to Earth makes it an ideal target for amateur astronomers who can see the southern sky and for astronomers interested in learning more about the makeup of these stunning cities of stars."}
{"text": "Jeffreys Ledge, a large glacial remnant, is located ~35 km off the New Hampshire coast. It is a long (60 km), linear bank extending from Cape Ann, Massachusetts to Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Typical of glaciated features, the shallower regions of Jeffreys Ledge (~50-75 m) are composed of coarse sediments (mostly gravels with numerous cobble and boulder fields). Adjacent to Jeffreys Ledge are muddy basins that are over 200 meters in depth. Historically, Jeffreys Ledge has been an important fishing ground of the Gulf of Maine with high yields of cod, haddock, hake and flounder. However, in 1998, the Western Gulf Of Maine Closure Area was established by New England Fisheries Management Council, closing a large area of Jeffreys Ledge to ground fishing in hopes of restoring stocks."}
{"text": "Finally, here is the dictionary that learners have been waiting for: one that specifically answers the needs of English-speakers who are studying Korean. Designed for learners who are at elementary to intermediate level, it contains over 16,800 vocabulary items, including the most essential contemporary words, commonly used example phrases, and business and technical terms. There are over 11,000 headwords included (both Korean and English), and over 5,600 example sentences\u2014one for every Korean headword. Kyubyong Park worked at an educational publishing company focusing on practice books for Koreans learning English, giving him an expertise in the different learning techniques for these two languages. Park is the author of 500 Basic Korean Verbs and the co-author of Korean for Beginners. He lives in Seoul."}
{"text": "How To Use a Button to Tell a Movie Clip To Play Flash MX 2004 Level: Medium Beginner Tutorial Covers: Using the behaviors panel to add a on(Release) action to a button to tell a movie clip to play. Assumed knowledge: How to make a simple button, How to make a simple movie clip 1. Open a new flash document and create a button and a movie clip or use a previously made button and movie clip. Place both items in their desired locations on the main stage area. 2. Select your movie clip on the mainstage. 3. In the properties window give your movie clip a name. For this example I used the name bar. |\u00bb Level Basic| Rating: 8 Votes: 61 |Download the files used in this tutorial.| |Download (94 kb)| |More help? Search our boards for quick answers!|"}
{"text": "(1) Currency is a zero-coupon perpetuity, so it is constitutional. The Fed regulates it, so the Fed is constitutional. What may not be constitutional it making currency legal tender. Imagine what the economy would be like if only metallic money were legal tender. No currency, no checks, no credit cards. (2) Kieffer confuses the monetary base (currency) with money (MZM). MZM growth has been average since 2008. The Fed prevented a collapse of the money supply and the financial system by injecting currency to offset the huge drop in the money multiplier since late 2008. Inflation has been lower since 2008 than over the previous 10 years. The exchange rate now is about the same as at the end of 2008. What's the problem?"}
{"text": "Filed under: Brain & Nervous System Myasthenia gravis (mi-uhs-THEE-ne-uh GRA-vis) is characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control. The cause of myasthenia gravis is a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. There is no cure for myasthenia gravis, but treatment can help relieve signs and symptoms \u2014 such as weakness of arm or leg muscles, double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulties with speech, chewing, swallowing and breathing. While myasthenia gravis can affect people of any age, it's more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60. Want to know more about this article or other health related issues? Ask your question and we'll post some each week for CNN.com reader to discuss or for our experts to weight in. |Most Viewed||Most Emailed||Top Searches|"}
{"text": "Everything you need to understand or teach Morning Girl by Michael Dorris. Morning Girl, published in 1992, is a double first-person narrative told by Morning Girl, so-named because she is up before anyone else in the family, and Star Boy, her younger brother, who prefers the night and the stars to daytime. Alternate chapters give us Morning Girl's perceptions and Star Boy's. These children are growing up on an un-named Caribbean island, part of a loving family and extended tribe. The story is largely a coming-of-age tale for both Morning Girl and her brother as they cope with a family tragedy, a hurricane, with learning their places in the larger community, and finally with the arrival of white strangers.(read more)"}
{"text": "3d+c 2d-c] = [8 1; 7 6] Sorry I don't know how to format the matrix. No steps taken yet, I have no idea how to proceed... have to find a, b, c ,d. Do you at least know what it means to say that two matrices are equal? It means that corresponding entries are equal: a- b= 8, b+ a= 1, 3d+ c= 7, 2d- c= 6. Solve the first two equations for a and b, the last two for c and d. I know what it means... >< So far we've only done (reduced) row echelon form and got into multiplying matrices, this is the first time we've seen integers/equations in the matrix like a-b and also a 2 column matrix on the right. Still don't know how to solve this..."}
{"text": "What at first appears to be a blanket of fine snow on the sea bed is actually a patch of bleached coral off the northern shore of Papua New Guinea. As sea temperatures rise, this scene is becoming more and more common in coral reefs around the globe. Rising temperatures make corals expel their zooxanthellae (algae with which corals have a symbiotic relationship), leading to starvation. This is particularly bad news because once a reef dies, it turns to rubble, making it impossible for new coral to grow on top of it. This essentially turns what was once a flourishing biodiversity mini-hotspot into a sort of ecological deadzone."}
{"text": "BadgerLink provides access to full text magazines, newspapers and reference resources, literature, and other information. The services are provided by the Department of Public Instruction with funding through the Public Service Commission, Universal Service Fund. Click on the BadgerLink logo to access the BadgerLink resources and the Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition K12 offers encyclopedias, dictionary, thesaurus, illustrations, maps, biographies, educational activities, exercises, study guides, and related material for students and teachers (Kindergarten through 12th grade). Britannica Online en Espanol is a Spanish language student encyclopedia with articles, images, videos, and learning materials specifically designed for students."}
{"text": "A user input mechanism that allows fast, efficient four-way control. A trackball consists of a small sphere embedded in a device partially exposed, so that the user can move a thumb or finger against it to rotate the sphere in any direction. Therefore, moving a thumb or finger upward while touching the trackball moves \"up\" in the device's user interface. The action may be represented by a cursor icon moving upward, or by scrolling up through a list. Unlike four-way buttons (a \"d-pad\") a trackball allows you to scroll through many options in one motion, at nearly any speed. Unlike a wheel or dial that only lets you scroll up and down, a trackball lets you move in four or all directions."}
{"text": "[< Gallery Home | Latest Images | Top 100 | Submit Picture >] << Previous Picture | Next Picture >> | Khirbet Iskander | [704 x 528 jpg] Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. |Description ||\"Khirbet Iskander\" is a site from the early Bronze Age, a 1,500 year era dating from c.3,500 BC, which saw the rise and collapse of the first cities. It is an Arabic term meaning the \"ruins of Alexander (the Great)\" which is somewhat anachronistic as Alexander conquered the area in c.323 BC, post-dating the site by at least 2,500 years. This stone is from the ruins.| No comments. Why don't you go ahead and post one! To post comments first you must Register! Megalithic Portal eGallery, images of megaliths and prehistoric sites worldwide, free to view."}
{"text": "The Huffington Post \u2013 by Timi Gustafson, R.D. Monday, July 30, 2012 Most diet programs for weight loss are mainly focused on managing calories. Of course, there is good reason for that. A surplus of calorie intake versus expenditure eventually leads to weight gain. Only about 500 additional calories a day can result in an extra pound of body weight per week \u2014 and, of course, the opposite applies just as much. However, it is also important to know where those calories come from, a fact that is not always communicated as well."}
{"text": "The clock drawing test is a test of simple realization and usually used in the clinical practice. It investigates several cognitive functions: praxies, temporo-spatial orientation, attention, visuo-constructive disorders. This test consists in making draw to the person a clock face; it is realisable in approximately 2 minutes. We present to the person a sheet where is drawn a circle and she has to represent the clock face by placing figures representing the hours, without model, then the girl and the minute hand to indicate given one hour (5:15 am for example). the number of points will vary depending on the presence of various elements of drawing The normal score is 7/7. If one or several points raise problem, it can involve light cognitive disorders or a dementia. The test presents a good sensibility of detection of the insanities but is not specific of the Alzheimer's disease."}
{"text": "Stands for \"Electronic Data Interchange.\" EDI is a standardized method for transferring data between different computer systems or computer networks. It is commonly used for e-commerce purposes, such as sending orders to warehouses, tracking shipments, and creating invoices. Because may online retailers sell products that they do not physically stock, it is important to have an easy way to transfer order information to the locations where the goods are stored. EDI makes this possible. Some common EDI formats include X12 (U.S.), TRADACOMS (U.K.), and EDIFACT (International)."}
{"text": "Rare Earth Magnets Rare Earth Magnets are comprised of the strongest magnetic materials in the world. Their name derives from the materials found in the Rare Earth section row of the Periodic Table of Elements. The two most common Rare Earth magnets are Neodymium (Nd) and Samarium Cobalt (Sm). Neodymium magnets are increasing in demand as they offer superior power in a small package. Common uses of Neodymium magnets include; cell phones, alternators, pacemakers, flow meters, linear actuators, gyroscopes, and more recently hybrid cars and wind turbines. Samarium Cobalt magnets produce energy rivaling that of Neodymium. Samarium Cobalt magnets retain most of their energy up to 575\u00b0F, making them ideal for high temperature applications. Typical uses for Samarium Cobalt magnets are hi-tech applications such as computers, electronics, and under the hood automotive applications."}
{"text": "From The TV IV Dramatic irony is a term borrowed from literary and dramatic criticism. It refers to a situation in which the audience is shown or made aware of an important fact, detail or story element of which one or more characters are unaware. In television, the best example of dramatic irony is in every episode of Columbo. Viewers would be shown a homicide in the first act, and would therefore know both the killer and his or her motive, but it would be up to the detective, Lt. Frank Columbo, to solve the case in the remaining two acts."}
{"text": "That's a lot of nonsense for nothing. buf+1 results in pointer arithmetic being performed, therefore it means buf . buf is a character. p is a pointer. Assigning buf to p should result in an error. If your compiler does not give you an error, either turn on all errors and warnings or, if they are on, get a decent compiler. Also, main is defined as returning an int. int main () return 0; /* for success, non zero for failure */"}
{"text": "CINCINNATI (AP) -- About 9,000 Cincinnati Public School students will see the movie \"Bully\" through a national project aimed at reducing youth bullying. The effort revolves around the documentary that attempts to demonstrate the toll bullying takes on children and families. The project aims to increase education and prevention of bullying across the country. Cincinnati superintendent Mary Ronan says the movie has the power to make a real difference by engaging community members at all levels and supporting commitment to safe schools for all students. Cincinnati students in grades eight through 11 are seeing the movie at a theater in northern Kentucky, across the Ohio River. Retailer Sears Holdings and banker JPMorgan Chase are among funders of the project. Bus company First Student is providing discounted transportation."}
{"text": "Red Square remains, as it has been for centuries, the heart and soul of Russia. Few places in the world bear the weight of history to the extent that Moscow's central square does. From the 16th Century St. Basil's Cathedral - one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world - to the constructivist pyramid of Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square is rich in symbols of Russia's turbulent and intriguing past. History of Red Square From medieval slum to Soviet parade ground, Red Square has a long and fascinating history that is inextricably entwined with the fate of the Russian nation."}
{"text": "Even before lessons commence, parents can begin preparing their child by playing music to them. Suzuki thought that the minds of young children soak up information like a sponge and that these early years were therefore ideal for planting the learning seeds. Listening to music is essential, not just at the beginning of a child's education, but all the way through. It is amazing how well the musical ear can develop through listening alone. Children find it much easier to learn how to play a tune if they know what it sounds like already. For this reason, a CD of the Suzuki repertoire is given to each pupil and listening is prescribed as part of the daily practice. All Suzuki tunes are learnt by memory and perfected technically before moving on to the next one. Listening regularly to the repertoire will aid both of these skills."}
{"text": "Red in Beets Why are beets red? Where does the red color come from? If I were to do a science experiment for my class, would it be possible to remove the red and make a beet a new color? The pigments anthocyanins and betalins result in the red color of I'm not aware of a method to remove these pigments in a simple class experiment; however, instead, you might look at simple experiments to show the uptake of different color dyes by cut flowers such as carnations. Anthony Brach Ph.D. Click here to return to the Botany Archives Update: June 2012"}
{"text": "The Grand Alliance (known, prior to 1689 , as the League of Augsburg ) was a European coalition , consisting (at various times) of Austria , the Holy Roman Empire , the Netherlands , the Palatinate , and the United Provinces . The organization, which was founded in 1686 , was known as the \"Grand Alliance\" after England joined the League (in 1689). The League was officially formed by Emperor Leopold I, acting upon the advice of William III of Orange. The primary reason, for the League's creation, was to defend the Palatinate from France. This organization fought the War of the Grand Alliance, against France, from 1688 to 1697."}
{"text": "Researchers at MIT have figured out a way to increase the effectiveness of existing solar panels (or create solar power from windows). Here\u2019s a description from the article on just what is happening: The dye-based organic solar concentrator functions without the use of tracking or cooling systems, greatly reducing the overall cost compared to other concentrator technologies. Dye molecules coated on glass absorb sunlight, and re-emit it at a different wavelengths. The light is trapped and transported within the glass until it is captured by solar cells at the edge. Some light passes through the concentrator and can be absorbed by lower voltage solar cells underneath. It really seems like alternative energy stuff is picking up speed, which is fantastic. Very cool. H/T to Gizmodo."}
{"text": "God Made Animals by Eric Lyons Since the fifth and sixth days of Creation, animals have lived upon this Earth as proof of God\u2019s existence. The more we learn about animals, the more we are amazed at the One Who made them. The cheetah\u2019s speed, the elephant\u2019s trunk, the skunk\u2019s smell, and the turtle\u2019s shell all point to a Creator. In this A.P. Reader, your children will marvel at the many amazing creatures God made. 2005, 32 pages, paperback (Written on a kindergarten through second grade level; ages 6-8) Also consider purchasing the entire Early Reader Series (7 In All)"}
{"text": "Air gravity conveying to efficiency A wallboard manufacturer installs air gravity conveyors to minimize power consumption and maintenance. Temple-Inland Forest Products Corp., located in Diboll, Tex., began gypsum wallboard production in 1964. During the past 37 years, the company has expanded to add a total of four plants to the company. In 1999 Temple completed Standard Gypsum, a joint venture in Cumberland City, Tenn., strategically built adjacent to the Tennessee Valley Authority power plant. Standard Gypsum makes use of the synthetic gypsum, used to make gypsum wallboard, produced from the power plant's flue gas desulphurization by-product. Temple receives 66 percent of all company gypsum raw material requirements from this environmentally friendly source."}
{"text": "The White-eared Hummingbird is one of the many species of hummers you will find on a hike in Madera Canyon of the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson. If you are a hummingbird fanatic, this is the hot spot of southern Arizona for hummingbird species. The White-eared Hummingbird does indeed have white above the ears, but the body is what will catch your attention. A medium hummingbird in size, their iridescent green body and throat is set off by a striking violet head. They wear a black mask with the white above the eye toward the ears. The stomach is also white. They have a red beak with black on the end. The White-eared Hummingbird is a nectar feeder, preferring the sweet liquid over insects. The eggs are an extraordinary tiny one half inch in length, and are usually laid only as pairs. Reference: The Nature of Madera Canyon by Douglas W. Moore, Friends of Madera, 1999; whatbird.com"}
{"text": "Description: From the sandy brook English comes from medieval origins. England was made from many Germanic tribes such as Saxon's, Jutes and Angles. Today the English inhabit England with English as their main language. English names were originally from a mix of Latin, Old English, Hebrew And German such as David and Jessica.Perhaps you Similar names to Sanborn: Sanbourne Gender: Sanborn is normally a boys name. Pronunciation: Sanborn is pronounced: S AE N - b oh r n"}
{"text": "is a picture with a hidden meaning, the meaning is \u201ccast into\u201d or \u201cinserted in\u201d the visible device. Thus, a balance is an emblem of justice, white of purity, a sceptre of sovereignty. (Greek, en-ballo, which gives the Greek emblema.) (See Apostles, Patron Saints.) Some of the most common and simple emblems of the Christian Church The eucharist. The circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle. To denote the co-equality and co-eternity of the Trinity. A cross. The Christian's life and conflict; the death of Christ for man's The reward of the perseverance of the saints. A dove. The A hand from the clouds. To denote God the Father. A lamb, fish, pelican, etc., etc. The Lord Jesus Christ. A phoenix. The resurrection. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Emblem from Infoplease: 24 X 7 ||24 x 7 Tutor Availability ||Unlimited Online Tutoring"}
{"text": "Map of New France, n.d. France was the most important participant in the transatlantic fishery for much of the 16th and 17th centuries. It sent more ships overseas than other nations, harvested more fish, and maintained a near monopoly of Newfoundland's south, west, and northeast coasts. This image depicts a map of New France with inset images of inhabitants at work (fishing and hunting) and at play (socializing and dancing). Fishermen in boats and sea creatures can be seen in surrounding waters. Artist unknown; place and date of creation unknown. Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada (Acc. No. R9266-4038)."}
{"text": "Tuesday, May 15, 2012 School Bullying Outbreak In accordance with Bullying Awareness Week, which took place a few two months ago, and its theme \u2014 \u201cStand Up!\u201d (to bullying) \u2014 Sarah Fudin at USC created this infographic, \u201cSchool Bullying Outbreak,\u201d with facts about the methods, consequences and preventative measures related to bullies and bullied victims in schools. It\u2019s important to fight for bully-free school environments. I am sharing this infographic so visitors to Developing Minds Software can use it as part of your educational outreach and campaigns focused on bullying awareness."}
{"text": "Emmetropia (normal vision) occurs when light is focused on the retina. This helps maintain sharp vision. Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when light focuses in front of the retina. Distant objects appear blurry. Hyperopia (farsightedness) occurs when light focuses behind the retina. Nearby objects appear blurry. Astigmatism occurs when light focuses in more than one place. Both near and distant objects are Lasek surgery can treat myopia, hyperopia,"}
{"text": "Space History Photo: Wing Flow Method A NACA technician prepares to use a P-51D for transonic testing. In this historic 1946 photo from the U.S. space agency, a semispan airplane model and flow-direction vane mounted on wing of P-51D airplane for transonic tests by wing-flow method. The National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics, (NACA) was a precursor to NASA. NACA was created by Congress in 1915. Each weekday, SPACE.com looks back at the history of spaceflight through photos (archive). MORE FROM SPACE.com"}
{"text": "Definition of Hematoma, intracranial Hematoma, intracranial: A hematoma (a collection of blood) within the cranium (skull). The bleed may or may not be within the brain itself. See Epidural hematoma; Subdural hematoma; Intracranial hematoma. Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!"}
{"text": "|CPR Basics||AHA Guidelines||Adult CPR||Child CPR||Infant CPR||AED Guidelines||CPR Test| BREATHING: Breathe for the infant Cover the baby's mouth and nose with your mouth. Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Use the strength of your cheeks to deliver gentle puffs of air (instead of deep breaths from your lungs) to slowly breathe into the baby's mouth one time, taking one second for the breath. Watch to see if the baby's chest rises. If it does, give a second rescue breath. If the chest does not rise, repeat the head tilt-chin lift and then give the second breath. If the chest still doesn't rise, examine the mouth to make sure no foreign material is inside. If the object is seen, sweep it out with your finger. If the airway seems blocked, perform first aid for a choking infant."}
{"text": "In a special report from Gallup, the polling firm found that a little more than 3 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. But the study also found that people who were nonwhite were more likely to identify as LGBT: 4.6 percent of blacks, 4.0 of Latinos and 4.3 percent of Asians. About 3.2 percent of whites identified themselves as such. Women were more likely to identify as such than men were. Gallup reminded people reading the survey results that identifying as LGBT is informed by a complicated mix of social factors, including social stigma that may prohibit many people from claiming those identities."}
{"text": "|'Colorado Preserving' is an heirloom variety of citron watermelon. This is a melon generally used for preserving, or pickling. It does well in the U.S., better than some of the larger varieties. These small, round melons have thick walls and a mottled rind. The seeds are red with black speckles. Texture is like a cucumber. Watermelons generally do best in warm climates. Cool weather will not produce good fruits, but some of the adversity of cool weather can be overcome by starting seeds early indoors, and transplanting them out at the height of summer. Plastic groundcovers are highly recommended to increase soil temperature in the spring, and rowcovers will help the crop ripen in the fall."}
{"text": "TeachMeFinance.com - explain induced radiation induced radiation 'induced radiation' is an military term meaning '(DOD,NATO) Radiation produced as a result of exposure to radioactive materials, particularly the capture of neutrons. See also contamination; initial radiation; residual radiation'. Copyright \u00a9 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an \"AS-IS\" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details."}
{"text": "Most Active Stories News & Music Contributors Global health efforts make food, beverage, drug industries nervous Chronic or non-communicable diseases (aka NCDs) are the world\u2019s big killers, representing about 60 percent of all causes of death. Cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung disease (mostly from tobacco), diabetes and the like kill many more people \u2014 most of them in the developing world \u2014 than do infectious diseases like AIDS, TB or malaria. However, developing health goals to combat NCSs often run up against powerful commercial interests in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries."}
{"text": "It is the \u201creadable\u201d phase of the World Wide Web with flat data.In web 1.0, the interaction between the users and sites is restricted.Web 1.0 is a an information portal from where you can receive information but you cannot make comments and post reviews. It is the \u201cwritable\u201d phase of the World Wide Web with interactive data. Web 2.0 facilitates interaction between web users and sites, so it allows users to interact freely with each other. Web 2.0 encourages participation, collaboration, and information sharing. Youtube, Wiki, Flickr, Facebook are some of the examples of Web 2.0. It is the \u201cexecutable\u201d phrase of Word Wide Web with dynamic applications, interactive services. With Web 3.0. \u201cmachine-to-machine\u201d interaction has been developed. In Web 3.0, computers can interpret information like humans and intelligently generate and distribute useful content."}
{"text": "\u00ab back to encyclopedia search results Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis) An edible root (sometimes called the Rampion or German Rampion). It\"s been grown in France for its perennial roots and its green shoots (which are good salad additions). The roots were a popular vegetable, until ousted by the acceptance of the potato, and is still grown in various parts of France and Italy. Both roots and leaves are good eaten raw in salads. The oil produced from the roots is used for treating eczema and premenstrual tension. If you enjoy cooking take a minute to look at \u2018Simon Scrutton French Cookery Classes\u2019 on Google \u2013 and learn how to make top class bistro-style dishes. Suitable for beginners upwards. Small classes."}
{"text": "Britian and Austria forced Russia to an international conference at which the other powers would review the provisions of San Stefano in June 1878. The decisions of the congress were a blow to Russian ambitions. Assembly of representatives from Germany, Russia, Hungary, Britain, France, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire. Meeting was to reorganize the countries of the Balkans. The meeting led to greater nationalism."}
{"text": "Water Cycle Unit Fourth graders depict what they have learned of the water cycle through a Culminating Activity. 6 Views 11 Downloads Where\u2019s the Water?: Acting Out Science Cycles Young scientists transform themselves into rivers, oceans, clouds, and drops of water in order to explore the water cycle. After assigning and explaining to students their different roles in the activity, the teacher reads aloud a... 2nd - 5th Science CCSS: Adaptable Water Purification by Evaporation and Condensation This easy-to-perform demonstration shows students how the water cycle, specifically the processes of condensation and evaporation, purifies Earth's water supply. Just mix up some water, dirt, and gravel in a glass bowl, place a cup in... 4th - 7th Science"}
{"text": "Germany land area was at level of 348,900 sq. km in 2016, unchanged from the previous year.The description is composed by Yodatai, our digital data assistant. Have a question? Ask Yodatai \u203a Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."}
{"text": "This is something I've assigned several times, both here and when the group met in real-time. It's an assignment that is quick but effective. It was devised by Rita Dove. Write a ten-line poem. The poem must include a proverb, adage, or familiar phrase (examples: she's a brick house, between the devil and the deep blue sea, one foot in the grave, a stitch in time saves nine, don't count your chickens before they hatch, someday my prince will come, the whole nine yards, a needle in a haystack) that you have changed in some way, as well as five of the following words: cliff blackberry needle cloud voice mother whir lick You have ten minutes."}
{"text": "a tree, Acer macrophyllum, of western North America, having large, deeply lobed and fragrant yellow flowers in drooping clusters. noun 1. (def 2). noun 1. Also called bay tree. a tree, Umbellularia californica, of the laurel family, native to the western coast of the U.S., having aromatic leaves and umbels of yellowish-green flowers. 2. the hard, golden-brown wood of this tree, used for making furniture and decorative objects. noun 1. . noun 1. a route used during the U.S. westward migrations, especially in the period from 1840 to 1860, starting in Missouri and ending in Oregon. About 2000 miles (3200 km) long. noun 1. an early pioneering route across the central US, from Independence, W Missouri, to the Columbia River country of N Oregon: used chiefly [\u2026] [awr-ee-ahyd, ohr-] /\u02c8\u0254r i\u02cca\u026ad, \u02c8o\u028ar-/ noun, Metallurgy. 1. ."}
{"text": "An explanation of flocculation using Lewis Acid-base Theory. Brown-PM; Stanley-DA; Scheiner-BJ Miner Metall Process 1989 Nov; 6(4):196-200. The Bureau of Mines has developed a method of dewatering clay slurries based on flocculation by high-molecular-weight polymers and water removal from the formed flocs using a trommel or hydrosieve. The exchange ion on the clays affects their dewaterability. Metal ions in solution and on the exchange sites of smectite clays are known to act as Lewis acids. Recent work has determined that these ions can be titrated with high-molecular-weight polymers. The relative acidity of the exchange ion and the basicity of the polymer determined by the new method give insight into the dewatering mechanism. OP; Journal Article Minerals & Metallurgical Processing"}
{"text": "Repetitive strain injuries are common in dentistry. Many dentists and dental hygienists are diagnosed with musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs). Dental experts spend their working days in a static position, having to perform precise procedures in a constrained workspace such as the patient\u2019s mouth. When working alone, the aspiration of saliva and other liquids from a patient\u00b4s mouth using traditional aspiration tips introduces ergonomic limitations and difficulties affecting the performance. Typical hand motions known to cause hand pain - Upraised arms and large cervical flexion and rotation \u21d2 Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders - Holding the wrist in a non-neutral position. Torque movement of the wrist while the fingers are in a tight pinch grip \u21d2 Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and/or De Quervain\u2019s Disease"}
{"text": "Audio Mixing is the process of combining one audio's content with another. Audio mixing can be used to mix a song with vocal, create special audio effects for movie editing project or create your own DJ-style music. You can use Dexster software to mix the currently edited audio's content with another audio file or audio fragment that being copied in the memory buffer. To use the software's audio mixing feature, click open to load an audio (MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, M4A, AAC, FLAC) file. Dexster will then load the audio's content on the editing panel. From the editing panel, select the waveform area that you intend to mix. Click on the Edit menu, select Mix Paste from file and select an audio file for mixing. The software will present you with audio mixing configuration where you can adjust the audio amplification for both audio\u2019s content. Then press OK to mix the audio."}
{"text": "European imperialists set out to distant shores in the hope of obtaining new knowledge along with new territories. The European imperial expeditions transformed the history of the world: from being series of histories of isolated peoples and cultures, it became the history of a single integrated human society. What made Europeans exceptional was their unparalleled and insatiable ambition to explore and conquer. Only in the 20th century did non-European cultures adopt a truly global vision. For modern Europeans, building an empire was a scientific project, while setting up a scientific discipline was an imperial project."}
{"text": "The flag of the Gambia consists of three horizontal red, blue and green bands separated by two thin white fimbriations. RED symbolizes the sun, the equatorial position of the country and the savannah (grasslands). WHITE stands for unity and peace. BLUE represents the Gambia River that flows between the green forest and the red savannah grasslands. GREEN symbolizes the Gambia\u2019s land, forests and agricultural produce. It has been the flag of the Republic of the Gambia since the country gained independence in 1965. It remained unchanged throughout the Gambia\u2019s seven-year confederation with Senegal."}
{"text": "4. Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865 When Abe Lincoln was president, the White House pitter-pattered with the sound of children's feet. Lincoln adored his children and reportedly gave them free reign to run, play and even interrupt Cabinet meetings. The Lincolns had four children, but only one, Robert Todd Lincoln, would live to adulthood. The deaths of their children left the Lincolns reeling. When 11-year-old Willie died in 1862, Lincoln wrote, \"I know that he is much better off in heaven, but then we loved him so. It is hard, hard to have him die!\""}
{"text": "October 22, 2014 An Italian company has just exhibited an exciting concept of a 3D printer. It demonstrated a smaller version, but they believe they can build structures up to 3 meters tall. \u201cWe will print a mixture made of clay and sand,\u201d CEO Massimo Moretti said leading up to the event. \u201cIt takes weeks to print a real house, so we will print a smaller building because we only have two days. But the print, the mixture and materials have been already tested and they\u2019re working.\u201d It opens up a world of possibilities. I really like the concept as it creates a opportunity to insulate the thermal mass of the earth by using air gaps. Alternatively the voids could be filled to create more thermal mass. It also fits in nicely with open source architecture. More information at WASP."}
{"text": "\u00a7 Imlad-ril >> Imlad-rist (TI:120) < N. imlad \u2019dell, deep valley\u2019 (VT45:18) + -ril \u2019glitter, brilliance\u2019 (RIL-) or + rhis, rhess \u2019a ravine\u2019 (RIS-) The first name of later Imladris seems to mean *\u2019glittering/brilliant valley\u2019. The following form is virtually identical to Imladris, which further simplifies -st to -s. But the writing with the hyphen may be more than just indication of the parts of the word. Boromir\u2019s rhyme, following in the text, begins with the lines: Seek for the Sword that was broken: in Imlad-rist it dwells, and there shall words be spoken stronger than Morgol-spells. [\u2026] (TI:128) The metre requires a stress pattern in \u00cdmlad-r\u00edst it dw\u00e9lls, so one can guess that Imlad-rist is meant to be stressed on the first and ultimate syllable."}
{"text": "The power to create/use memory palace. Not to be confused with Memory World Creation. - Method of loci - Memory Palace Users can create/use memory palace, a method of memory enhancement which uses visualization to organize and recall information. The items to be remembered in this mnemonic system are mentally associated with specific physical locations. The method relies on memorized spatial relationships to establish, order, and recollect memorial content."}
{"text": "Some people with Type 1 diabetes have trained their pups to alert them when their blood sugar is dangerously low. How do they do it? It turns out that the key is the sense of smell. Researchers at the University of Cambridge published results this week of a new study finding that during a hypoglycemic attack, dogs can detect a spike of the naturally occurring chemical \"isoprene\" on their owner's breath. \"Humans aren't sensitive to the presence of isoprene, but dogs with their incredible sense of smell, find it easy to identify,\" Mark Evans, honorary consultant physician at Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge,\" said in a statement. The researchers hope to develop new detectors in the future that can take advantage of this finding by measuring isoprene levels in diabetics."}
{"text": "Desert Muck Leech |Desert Muck Leech| |First appearance||Into the Wild Green Yonder| |Voiced by||Maurice LaMarche| These Leeches are descendants of the Dark Ones, who fought in the Arms Race of Evolution but only one survived the paving of the puddle that they lived in. This one later killed Frida Waterfall and Hutch Waterfall, but it would be killed by an Encyclopod and then gone forever after being eaten by Dr. Zoidberg. - The Latin name given for the creature is \"Cyprinodon martius\", which comes from also Death Valley pupfish or in Latin, \"Cyprinodon salinus\". The \"martius\" in the Desert Muck Leech is purely a reference to the fact that it lives on Mars. - Ken Keeler, (who wrote the film the Muck Leech was involved in), had a personal likeness for this pupfish, which could survive very harsh environments."}
{"text": "Definition of 'as old as the hills' Example sentences containing 'as old as the hills' THE GOLDEN LION (2003) Mr Foster who taught Religious Instruction was as old as the hills and well known for his faraway look.THE THIRD CLASS GENIE (2003) While he may be as old as the hills he had not forgotten his manners.MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003) Definition of as old as the hills from the Collins English Dictionary Why every generation is at risk We take a look at the etymology behind the word 'election' in the run-up to the UK General Election in June Language expert Ian Brookes looks at the word 'election' and its origins. Join the Collins community All the latest wordy news, linguistic insights, offers and competitions every month."}
{"text": "Meaning of reinforce Pronunciation: (r\u0113\"in-f\u00f4rs', -f\u014drs'), [key] \u2014 v., n. -forced, -forc\u2022ing, - to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall. - to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft: to reinforce a garrison. - to strengthen; make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts. - to augment; increase: to reinforce a supply. - to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward. - something that reinforces. - a metal band on the rear part of the bore of a gun, where the explosion occurs. - reinforce (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Alternative Title: promoted electron Learn about this topic in these articles: valence bond theory Valence bond theory runs into an apparent difficulty with CH 4. The valence-shell electron configuration of carbon is 2 s 22 p x 12 p y 1, which suggests that it can form only two bonds to hydrogen atoms, in which case carbon would have a valence of 2. The normal valence of carbon is 4, however. This..."}
{"text": "Health Tip: Wash Your HandsLast Updated: October 23, 2012. (HealthDay News) -- Washing hands helps prevent the spread of germs, and should be done frequently. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand washing should be required at these specific times: - Before you begin preparing food, during preparation and after preparing food. - Before you eat. - Before and after you help a sick person. - Before you care for a wound or cut, and again after. - After you use the toilet, change a diaper or help a child use the toilet. - After you cough, sneeze or blow your nose. - After you handle animal waste or an animal, or pet treats/food. - After you handle trash. |Previous: Health Tip: Don't Take the Wrong Medication||Next: Powerful People Tend Not to Return Smiles, Study Says| Reader comments on this article are listed below. Review our comments policy."}
{"text": "It is important to learn the cat's habits and forms of communications. Older cats often meow more than younger cats, and this can indicate that they need a little more attention. Some cats meow excessively because they don't like to be left alone. If your cat starts meowing much more than usual it might be time for a trip to the vet. It can mean the cat is stressed, or hurt. Of course, sometimes they meow just to say hi, because they want food, or attention. - To politely say hello to a cat, catch its gaze and look away. - If a feline gives you a slow blink, that's is like a wink between good friends. - If you cat approaches you with its tail straight up, it's like a handshake. It's happy to see you. Do you have a cat? Does he or she \"talk\" to you? ~ Maria Sadowski ~"}
{"text": "Every organization is established to achieve some clearly stated objectives. In order to achieve the objectives, resources have to be effectively and efficiently managed. Accounting, auditing and financial management are key functions that aid the management of resources and enhance accountability. Financial management involves record keeping and financial control functions, and great emphasis is often placed on the maintenance and generation of appropriate accounting information. The workshop is designed to develop the skills of relevant officers in the use of modern information and communication technology in the preparation and auditing of accounting reports and financial analysis."}
{"text": "04:30 PM to 07:10 PM T Section Information for Spring 2017 What is deviance? Who is deviant? How do definitions of deviance and characterizations of deviants change over time? How does being labeled a deviant change an individual\u2019s perception of self? What examples can we find of groups who have successfully challenged their status as deviant and gain acceptance by conventional society? The course will examine, how tattoos became fashion statements and art; changing definitions of disability; elite deviance; theories of deviance from interpersonal to functionalist approaches."}
{"text": "| What is Sustainable There is no one definition of Sustainable Development. The UK Government describes sustainable development as a way of improving the quality of life for people alive now and also for future generations. In 1987, The World Commission on Environment and Development published a report called, \"Our Common Future\". It was chaired by the Prime Minister of Norway, Mrs Gro Harlem Bruntland, and has become known as The Bruntland Report. It described sustainable development as being:"}
{"text": "For Richer, for Poorer| Wednesday, February 15, 2017 This piece focuses on the effects of international trade on inequality within developing countries. The effects of trade on inequality within a country are complex, as trade influences people\u2019s earnings and consumption in several ways, and its uneven effects vary according to context. The nature of trade integration; how easily workers and capital move across firms, industries, and geographic regions; and where the people affected by trade fall on a country\u2019s income distribution all play a role. This article highlights some insight into these issues from recent studies of trade\u2019s uneven effects in several developing economies. For more information, please visit IMF\u2019s Finance and Development. Click here for a brief introduction of the project."}
{"text": "The three-speed bicycle is a bicycle that uses internal hub gears at the rear wheel hub to provide three gear ratios. Typically, in low gear, the rear sprocket turns faster than the wheel; in middle gear, the rear sprocket turns at the same speed as the wheel; in high gear, the rear wheel turns faster than the sprocket. Three-speed hubs have been in use since the early 1900s. Though they are heavier than comparable derailleur systems, internal-gear hub systems generally last longer and require less maintenance. During their heyday, three-speed hubs were used in all applications, including racing and time trialling, cargo cycling, utility cycling, and commuting. In many parts of the world, three-speed hubs are still preferred for commuting and other types of utility cycling over derailleur systems. |This vehicle-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "A quick spot-diagnosis quiz for this common childhood presentation. A 4 year old child is sent home from daycare with a bright red facial rash on the cheeks. He has been otherwise well, although his mother reports that several other family members had cold symptoms a couple of weeks ago. On examination he is active and alert, well hydrated, afebrile, with an unremarkable ENT and cardiorespiratory examination. Apart from the facial erythema, he has no other rashes. Here\u2019s a picture: 1. What is the diagnosis? 2. When can he return to daycare? 3. His mother is also your patient. What would you tell her if she was 15 weeks pregnant? What about 25 weeks pregnant? 4. What is your subsequent management of her pregnancy? Answers and discussion invited below. Stay tuned for my response next week. Thanks to all who commented on the case in\u2026 View original post 463 more words"}
{"text": "Item - a line on an accounting sheet, or a specific thing on a tax form Class - a category or group of people or other things. See also: \"class-action lawsuit\" Experience Level - a quick way of gauging whether or not someone can be trusted to handle some difficult task, such as handling complicated retirement funds. Seriously, I once walked in on two money-manager friends talking about the experience level of one of their coworkers and it sounded like they were talking about a role-playing game. Simply using these sorts of terms in a role-playing game can strongly influence the types of games and players that will come about. Perhaps the \"narrativist\" revolution is not so bad after all, because of how it has challenged the existing language and terminology of role-playing games which so many people have become complacent about."}
{"text": "The phrase \"an unjust law is no law at all\" is attributed to St. Augustine. St. Augustine was an early Christian theologian who lived between 354 CE and 430 CE. The phrase is associated with natural law. Natural law assumes that there are rights that are inherent to all human beings by nature of being human. This philosophy has had a significant impact on law in the United States. The idea that there are rights that all people deserve is a founding principle in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Martin Luther King, Jr., a civil rights activist, used this phrase in his Letter from Birmingham Jail. King fought for equal protection for all ethnicities. He used this statement to explain his disobedience to unjust laws."}
{"text": "Helen Sanders reports in Health Ambition on ways to address a hypothetical serotonin deficiency; \u201cExercise is known to reduce stress, relieve depression, and increase happiness, stamina and endurance. Antidepressants can have some pretty serious unwanted side effects. Exercise has nothing but positive side effects for the health of your brain and your body \u2026 There are plenty of studies that prove exercise helps increase serotonin levels in the brain. That\u2019s why people can get addicted to exercise so easily, because it makes them feel so good.\u201d Enjoyed what you just read? Consider a donation to help us continue to produce content, provide up-to-date research news, offer continuing education courses, and continue building a community for exploring alternatives to the current paradigm of mental health. All donations are tax deductible."}
{"text": "Cheetah: They can run up to 70 miles per hour.Instead of roaring like other cats, they purr. In one bound, a cheetah can go 23 to 26 feet. Mountain lions and cheetahs have the same ancestry. Lion: The roar of a lion can be hard five miles away. Lion live up to 25 years in captivity and 12 to 16 years in he wild. The lions are the only big cats that live in groups called prides. Almost every female lion in the pride is related. Lions have a tuft of fur at the end of their tail, which other cats don't have. Snow leopard: A snow leopard can leap seven times their own height because of their \"strong, muscular hind legs.\" Tigers: Their \"stripes are like fingerprints- no two animals have the same pattern.\" Tigers can swim very well. They don't stay away from water. Because of their bones, skin other other body parts, they are hunted for traditional Chinese medicine. Source: Big Cats Facts"}
{"text": "While most of the tourist attractions of Prague are over 300 years old there\u2019s at least one that\u2019s only a little older than me, the Lennon Wall, a graffiti wall dedicated to the memory of John Lennon. The original tagging on the wall started in the 1980\u2019s as an act of defiance against the communist regime. John Lennon and his music were symbolic of the freedoms that many young people felt they weren\u2019t allowed under communist rule. Although authorities tried to whitewash the walls several times, the drawings came back as strong as ever. After the Velvet Revolution of 1989 the wall is still under transformation and has become more a symbol of free speech and peace rather than a place for anti-communist expression."}
{"text": "Geographic Information System/Planning The GIS (Geographic Information System)/Planning Option is designed to offer students a mix of technical skills and academic education that prepares them for careers in local, state, and federal planning as well as opportunities in private consulting firms that are involved in the planning process. The GIS/Planning Option recognizes the growing importance of Geographic Information Systems and Science in our society and how these analytic tools are applied in a wide variety of settings. The GIS/Planning Option takes advantage of excellent GIS facilities, lab space, expertise, and software available on campus and allows students to learn in an active hands-on environment. Students are prepared as map makers (cartographers) spatial analysts, and planners. GIS/Planning Curriculum Sheets"}
{"text": "With the adoption of Erin's Law in Illinois, we were asked to provide a personal safety lesson for middle school. Previously we focused on dating violence at this level, which some states required. We have done a great job of providing curriculum about sexual abuse prevention K-6, and now we will be adding a middle school Targeted Extension Activity to the 2013 curriculum to help schools in Illinois be compliant with Erin's Law. If you have a Teacher's Edition older than 2013, you can still access that activity by registering your Middle School Level 1 Teacher's Guide and exploring the 2013 edition for Unit 4:The Cycle of Life. You can view this activity after August 2013, but we wanted to alert you to this update, so that you can be looking out for it!"}
{"text": "When the word \u2018God\u2019 is used, it typically refers to an anthropomorphic God\u2014an extra-terrestrial super-human who, having created the world, is charged with the laborious task of overseeing its day-to-day operations. Any statement that seeks to explain the origins of the universe or the dynamics by which it is governed is a scientific statement, not a theological one, and therefore must be verified by the scientific method. Of course, neither creationism nor its sister hypothesis \u2018intelligent design\u2019 can be scientifically tested. As a result, believers often find themselves at odds with physicists and biologists. But as Joseph Campbell once observed, the conflict is not between science and religion. The conflict is between the science of the 21st century and the science of 2,000 BC. Read More: Is God Dead or Does He Live in the Heart of Man? Posted by Ben Riggs"}
{"text": "Definition of ottrelite : a gray to black mineral occurring in small scales in certain schists and being a variety of chloritoid Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Origin and Etymology of ottrelite French ottr\u00e9lite, from Ottrez, Belgium, its locality + French -lite Seen and Heard What made you want to look up ottrelite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "The church's development and use of sacraments has evolved in many ways from the days of the early church to the present. This sourcebook provides key theological texts that played a role in those movements. Johnson traces the history and theology of individual sacraments along with their liturgical context in the church's worship. He includes materials previously developed in James F. White's classic collection, Documents of Christian Worship: Descriptive and Interpretive Sources (Westminster John Knox Press, 1992), and supplements these to provide a wide range of indispensible materials. He also contributes helpful background notes to give the reader the full breadth and depth of the church's thought on these important topics. This book will be of great value to those studying the history of Christian worship and the development of the sacraments."}
{"text": "Meaning and origin of the Greek baby name Eunice. Meaning of Eunice. What does Eunice mean? Eunice origin. Information about Eunice. |Meaning of Eunice:||Good victory, joyous victory. she conquers. Famous bearer: In the bible Eunice was a woman noted for being without hypocrisy.| |Google:||Search Eunice in Google| Daily panchanga service which tells accurate rashi, nakshatra, tithi, rahu kala, varjyam, durmuhurta and many more Detailed Horoscope (Telugu Jatakam)) in Telugu with predictions. Know about your career and better career options and remedies for successful career."}
{"text": "Who knows of any middle school students who like to wake up early in the morning to do math? We do! The students at Casey Middle School in Boulder, Colorado met before their school day began to be creative using Math on a Sphere. Students received some instruction in thinking spherically and learned some basic geometry and turtle commands facilitated by Hilary Peddicord, a NOAA Affiliate and Mike Eisenberg from the Craft Technology Group at CU Boulder. Within three meetings at school, each a bit over an hour at weekly intervals, students were able to learn how to instruct the turtle to move around the globe. Students traveled to NOAA in Boulder at the David Skaggs Research Center for their final meeting, where students could see their wildly colorful designs on the big SOS in a gala celebration."}
{"text": "Definition of spot\u2013on : exactly correct a spot\u2013on impersonation First Known Use of spot\u2013on SPOT\u2013ON Defined for English Language Learners Definition of spot\u2013on for English Language Learners : exactly correct : completely accurate Seen and Heard What made you want to look up spot\u2013on? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "BY SILESHI ZEWDIE, ALEMU YAMI, R.C. MERKEL AND L.DAWSON Sheep and Goat Pox (SGP) is one of the most important diseases of sheep and goats in Ethiopia following Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP). Sheep and Goat Pox is a highly contagious viral disease of sheep and goats. Generally the disease and associated mortality are less commonly seen in indigenous breeds in endemic areas as compared with exotic breeds."}
{"text": "Definition of Jhelum river 450 miles (724 kilometers) long in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, flowing from Kashmir south and southwest into the Chenab River Learn More about jhelum Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Jhelum Seen and Heard What made you want to look up Jhelum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "There are a variety of ways in which introductions of films are effective and engage the audience, through storyline and special effects, these are not the only conventions established. Other ideas include: - A good script/storyboard (or as previously mentioned, narrative) - Decent/Satisfactory acting - Avoiding repetition of specific words or phrases - Concepts which make the film different and more unique to others e.g. aspects that aren't similar to current movies - The 3 key components: the 180 degree rule, rule of thirds and match on action shots - A range of different types of shots e.g. Close Ups, Long Shots, Establishing Shots etc."}
{"text": "About the Book We have produced this guide for professionals working in education, mental health and interpreting as part of the SIGNALL 3 project. Within this guide we draw on, and succinctly report on the vast body of literature that discusses deafness and Deafhood. We take a look at terminology and definitions of \u2018deaf\u2019 and \u2018Deaf\u2019. We explore aspects of the Deaf community, considering concepts like \u2018linguistic genocide\u2019 and how they play out in terms of attitudes to signed languages and policy approaches to deaf education. It includes some useful tips for teachers and mental health professionals that are easy to implement."}
{"text": "Federalism is the shared governance of a territory, in the United States federalism is divided into three parts: local, state and national governments. Federalism is evolving relationship between governments and has been evvolving since the founding of the U.S.A. In general, there are two forms of federalism: Dual Federalism- local, state and national government have separate mandates to accomplish common goals. Consider law enforcement, most place in America are protected by local police, state police, and federal law enforcement (FBI, ATF, Homeland Security). Cooperative Federalism- local, state an national government have common mandates. Local, state and federal governments cooperate to have schools and share funds to provide for education. There are many other types of federalism, dual and cooperative are considered the most recognized definition. Federalism in America"}
{"text": "While the elements are the individual components of a design such as line, colour etc. The principles are the way in which these elements are brought together. Format: The shape of the image Ground: everything that is not the main subject of the image Harmony and Unity Movement and Motion Download the notes on this here I have also provided a video in two parts you can watch that might provide more information. The approach taken is a bit different to the notes, but this just goes to show that opinions vary on the devinitions of terms in this area, and the general principles are what is important. Once you have studied all the information modify the mind map you produced for the elements section of work with this new information. No need to start afresh, just update and edit your previous work. e.g. I will collect this mind map to look at on Friday of this week."}
{"text": "In 1930 the British anthropologist Sir Flinders Petrie and his team of archaeologists discovered all sorts of primitive bowling balls, bowling pins and other materials in the grave of an Egyptian boy from 3200 BC. It appears that the ancient Egyptians played a primitive form of bowling and that bowling is more than 5200 years old. The German historicist William Pehle claimed that in 200 BC an ancient form of bowling was played in his home country. In Germany of that time a form of bowling was played during festivals, where stones were thrown at nine wooden sticks, which were called 'kegles'. Due to this fact bowlers in Germany are also known as 'keglers'."}
{"text": "The Puritans of 17th-century England have been blamed for everything from the English civil war to the rise of capitalism. But who were the Puritans of Stuart England? Were they apostles of liberty, who fled from persecution to the New World? Or were they intolerant fanatics, intent on bringing godliness to Stuart England? This study provides a narrative of the rise and fall of the Puritans across the 17th-century. Their story is placed in context by analytical chapters, which describe what the Puritans believed and how they organized their religious and social life. The book quotes many contemporary sources, including sermons."}
{"text": "Ball of Gas Has Energy of Hundreds of Billions of Suns - The New York Times: \"Astronomers have discovered a giant ball of hot gas, billions of light years away, that is radiating the energy of hundreds of billions of suns. The ball may be the most powerful supernova ever seen, a study in the journal Science reports. At the center is an object about 10 miles in diameter that scientists think might be a rare type of star called a magnetar. The gas ball, 3.8 billion light years away, was spotted through the All Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae collaboration. The project, led by researchers at Ohio State University, aims to find supernovae using various small telescopes in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.\" 'via Blog this'"}
{"text": "TASK 01: BASIC ELEMENTS FOR AN IMAGE 3. BASIC ELEMENTS OF IMAGES It refers to the surface of the shot objects. It might be rough, flat, soft, liquid\u2026 Here you can see the texture of the feather in comparison with the water texture. Feather. Lake Russia. National Geography. Veronika K. Ko."}
{"text": "Here are the most difficult words of Unit 14. Unit 14 Read each word aloud. Check your pronunciation with the button. Unit 14 sunglasses motorbike thousand thin Christchurc h religiou s cloud capital nose language bird New Zealand straw hat friendl y towards protect usually island ozone layer letter just Unit 14 Read the words aloud first...... and then check ! Now do this dictation : Listen and write down ! Unit 14"}
{"text": "Our Preparatory 1 and 2 choruses teach young singers the fundamentals of singing in a group, including beginning note reading, vocal production, and performance. We use Kodaly and Orff based teaching methods that are proven techniques for engaging young children in music learning and movement. No previous experience is needed. Students are involved in age-appropriate music and activities designed to challenge their singing and listening skills, and ignite their imaginations to explore how the elements of music can help them express themselves. In our Preparatory 3 classes, children are engaged more actively in learning and singing in preparation for their eventual entrance into our very energetic Intermediate Choir."}
{"text": "Description: Cross section of the omasum, which is also called the manyplies, psalterium or third stomach of ruminants. This small, oval organ connects the reticulo-rumen to the abomasum in true ruminants. It is absent in the Camelids (Tylopods). Leaves of tissue hang down from the distal wall of the organ to the omasal canal like the leaves of a book. This slows rate of passage of digesta from the reticulo-rumen and forces particles to be reduced to a minimum size capable of passage. Some absorbtion of water, volatile fatty acids, ammonia and electrolytes (Na, K) also occurs. In a mature bovine this oval organ can measure 8-10 inches across by 10-12 inches long."}
{"text": "Aerospace Engineering Apprentice and Master: for grades three to eight Vernon Hills | Website This event occurred in the past. Map | Find Parking Students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine a variety of flying machines. They construct a shock absorbing system designed to protect two marshmallow astronauts in a lunar vehicle, create their own air-powered rockets, assemble a hot air balloon model that actually takes flight, and more. No discounts or vouchers. Registration is required by going online through District 128's Community Education Department\u2019s website or by calling."}
{"text": "Two giant day geckos, one male and one female, can be found in the ECO Center. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List status: Least Concern. Found in the uppermost canopies of rainforests and plantations; often found in nearby human settlements and cities. Carnivorous. Eats various invertebrates (especially insects), nectar, and occasionally small invertebrates. Millions of microscopic structures on the scales of the gecko\u2019s feet, called setae, give these lizards an incredible climbing ability. The giant day gecko\u2019s bright colors help to camouflage it amidst the vibrant vegetation of the rainforest, useful for ambushing prey in the middle of the day. When threatened, their colors turn darker, to better hide in the shade of leaves."}
{"text": "At high altitudes, Earth's atmosphere is much thinner than it is at sea level. Mountain climbers trying to reach the highest peaks have to overcome a lack of oxygen. Mount Everest, the highest point in the world, seems to be at the limit of human capabilities. In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about how climbers ascending Mount Everest combat mountain sickness. Visit the program page here."}
{"text": "Mermaid moodboard : Inuit mermaids Like Sedna, or Sanna; the drowned goddess, Inuit mermaids were once humans. They were women from all ages who drowned by falling under the ice or being washed away by a powerful wave. Sedna welcomed thoses women she saw as sisters and granted them the gift of breathing underwater and an orca tail to show that they belonged to the underwater world. She painted their hands with black lines with her hair which symbolizes her own fingers and hands which were cut by her father and from which all the fish sprang out. Inuit mermaids are benevolent spirits guiding fishermen in winter, leading the fish where they will be needed and calming Sedna when she is angry because of her hair entangled by the currents.."}
{"text": "sleep ~ food ~ exercise ~ relaxation ~ nature ~ magnetism ~ sunlight ~ home harmonising There are three key things which health experts say contribute to us staying healthy \u2013 these are good nutrition, regular exercise and good quality sleep. Most people know about the first two but very few people recognize how much sleep can contribute to our wellbeing. In fact, of the three it is undoubtedly the most important. Sleep is a great healer yet research indicates that 50 per cent of people sleep so little or so badly that it adversely affects their health. What is more, many people do not realize that there is a problem with the quality and quantity of their sleep."}
{"text": "It is 30 years since the attack on HMS Sheffield during the Falklands War. Twenty men died when the ship was hit by a missile on May 4th, 1982. It was a conflict which saw 28,000 airmen, sailors and soldier sent to fight a war on the other side of the world. Weeks later, on June 14th, Argentina surrendered. The Union Jack was once again flying over the Falkland Islands, but at a cost. Two hundred and fifty five British lives were lost. The Royal Naval Association has organised a wreath laying service at Sheffield Cathedral in memory of those who died on HMS Sheffield - where the ship's brass bell will toll 20 times, once for each crew member who died."}
{"text": "This Halloween Subtraction (upper elem) Clip Art is perfect to practice problem solving skills. Your elementary grade students will love this Halloween Subtraction (upper elem) Clip Art. \"She saw a total of one hundred and forty-three ghosts. Sixty-six were not scary. How many scary ghosts did Pamela see?\" Five math word problems with a Halloween theme. = Member Site Document"}
{"text": "Kids Poems for Learning & Fun: Children can learn the poems and have fun saying them together along with the other preschoolers and kindergarten kids in the classroom during circle time or when being taught or home schooled. Poems can be on a variety of subjects like kindergarten subjects, preschool, graduation, weather poems, seasonal poems etc. You may even create your own basic poems on a topic that relates to preschool children that you are teaching. We have this section of our preschool learning website set to list different kids poems categories where we will list different poems for kids. If you have any ideas, or your own poems you would like to share then please let us know and we will see about listing them here for our visiting parents and educators of preschool children. *Please see the listed categories below or on the right."}
{"text": "India is among nine countries that will be part of a global health network focused on improving the quality of care for new mothers and babies and strengthen national efforts to end preventable deaths of pregnant women and newborns by 2030. It said the period around childbirth is the most critical for saving mothers and newborns, and preventing stillbirths. The new Network is supported by WHO,UNICEF and other partners and aims to strengthen national efforts to end preventable deaths by 2030. The nine countries are India, Bangladesh, A Cote d\u2019Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. Every year, worldwide, 303 000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth, 2.7 million babies die during the first 28 days of life and 2.6 million babies are stillborn and most of these deaths could be prevented with quality care during pregnancy and childbirth."}
{"text": "Bell may refer to the instrument used by Paul Revere to warn the British that you will not take our ships and guns! USA! USA! According to Sarah Palin, used by Paul Revere to warn the British not to take American arms. Warning The BritishEdit By warning the British, Paul Revere revealed all of America's military secrets to scare the British so they would go back to cry to their Monarch. That taught the British not to mess with America's military secrets and strategy! Used by Paul Revere to tell the British that they wouldn't take our guns. USA! USA! Bells were the wikileaks of the 18th century."}
{"text": "Reading comprehension is the ability to read text, process it and understand its meaning. An individual's ability to comprehend text is influenced by their traits and skills, one of which is the ability to make inferences. High Quality Video Content Fun-learning and engaging experience Anytime anywhere learning Some of our courses are exclusively meant for registered users. Sign up to browse our entire range of courses, paid and free."}
{"text": "Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited on them and Lazarus was among those at table. Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with it anointed the feet of Jesus, wiping them with her hair; the house was filled with the scent of the ointment. Then Judas Iscariot \u2014 one of his disciples, the man who was to betray him-said, \u2018Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?\u2019 He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he was in charge of the common fund and used to help himself to the contents. So Jesus said, \u2018Leave her alone; let her keep it for the day of my burial. You have the poor with you always, you will not always have me.\u2019"}
{"text": "To: Teacher2Teacher Service Date: Aug 07, 2006 at 23:17:33 Subject: Remembering meaning of \"multiples\" and \"factors\" Does anyone have a mnemonic device, story, or any other trick to keep factor and multiple straight? I've talked with other teachers who say their students also often get them backwards. I'm usually pretty good at coming up with little stories to help, but I am drawing a blank on this one! Math Forum Home || The Math Library || Quick Reference || Math Forum Search"}
{"text": "Fennel is highly prized for its licorice-like flavor and the myriad of health benefits it provides and has been used in natural remedies since ancient times. Originally cultivated in the Mediterranean, fennel remains especially prevalent in Greek and Italian cuisine \u2013 though its influence has spread globally over the years. It is easily recognized by its pale bulb and long green stalks and can be grown almost anywhere. All parts of the fennel plant \u2013 including the bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds \u2013 are edible and contribute a nice blend of flavor to other foods. Nutritional breakdown of fennel One raw fennel bulb contains only 73 calories, 0.5 grams of fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 2.9 grams of protein, 17 grams of carbohydrate, and 7 grams of dietary fiber (28% of daily\u2026 View original post 1,362 more words"}
{"text": "Most English, Welsh, and Scottish schools tend to be non\u2010denominational, and thus religious observance and study are not a compulsory part of the curriculum. In Scotland those which are denominational tend to be Roman Catholic. These denominational schools follow the same curriculum as non\u2010denominational schools and must accept students who do not follow the religion of the school. See also religious education; Scotland, education in. Subjects: Education \u2014 Sociology."}
{"text": "In short, sialadenitis is a disorder of the salivary gland. One of several related disorders, this condition is caused by a painful bacterial infection in a person\u2019s salivary gland. Many times, this infection is caused by staphylococcus or anaerobic bacteria. According to researchers at Harvard Medical School, sialadenitis is most common in elderly adults and very young infants. Symptoms include a painful lump in the cheek or under the chin, or foul-tasting pus released into the mouth from the salivary duct. In severe cases, the person may experience flu-like symptoms, including a fever and chills. The most severe cases usually occur in elderly people who do not receive treatment for their symptoms\u2026 (American Health Advantage)"}
{"text": "What is Principle Six? The Principle Six (P6) Cooperative Trade Movement exemplifies just and equitable trade relationships between farmers, producers, retailers and consumers rooted in cooperative principles and values. P6 is owned by and designed for grocery co-ops and cooperative food producers. P6 is the symbol of a growing consumer-supported food economy recognizing product grown or produced locally, or internationally, by small farmers/producers, and cooperatives. P6 is a national movement guided by shared values and three overarching criteria: cooperative, small, local. The goal: increasing market access for small farmers, building co-operative supply chains and, ultimately, changing our food system."}
{"text": "Berries May Boost Memory Snacking on berries may improve your memory as you age. Researchers analyzed six years' worth of data on more than 16,000 women over 70 and found that those who ate berries most often had the slowest cognitive decline\u2014by up to 2 1/2 years. They believe the link may be a result of anti-inflammatory substances found in berries called flavonoids (and in particular those known as anthocyanidins), which were independently associated with slower mental decline. Source: Annals of Neurology, published online April 26, 2012"}
{"text": "Repeated strong storms this winter have resulted in the finding of thousands of seabirds along the coast, as reported by the media. These storms have raised some questions: is it an uncommon occurrence? What impact will it have on the overall population of the affected species? If hundreds of them are dying because of the storms, why is there no coordinated response as is the case with oil spills? Why should we worry about bycatch, considering more seabirds might die in stochastic events like storms?"}
{"text": "Electron microscopes can now not only image single atoms but also map the locations of different chemical elements in a sample. A scanning-transmission electron microscope (STEM) operates by sending an atom-thin beam of electrons through a sample. Those electrons lose energy as they kick up the energy of some of the sample's electrons. The energy losses depend on the characteristic energies of electron states in an atom. Exploiting that fact, scientists have in recent years learned to identify which elements the beam has encountered. So far, however, researchers haven't been able to determine the locations of those elements on the two-dimensional image that the microscope produces. That's because the STEM detector varies somewhat in sensitivity across its area, and because it's hard to keep a sample still."}
{"text": "This is part of the series tinker like a boss (in psysh) Class aliasing is very simple concept, that allows you to call a class by its alas, rather than original name. It\u2019s not very common to use aliases when writing code , for your IDE gets you covered. If you\u2019re working with Laravel, it\u2019s worth mentioning that all the facades are also aliases, that\u2019s why you have things like request, validator etc available in global namespace. this is a convention introduced by Taylor to make things a bit more expressive,but still something that your IDE does for you."}
{"text": "The webley Revolver was developed for use by the British Army in 1887-1963. Firing .455 rounds, it is among the most powerful revolvers in the world. The Webley in WW1:SourceEdit The Webley is not as accurate as its German counterparts, however it is just as powerful. Reloading is a chore and each load is smaller than the Luger making this pistol more of a support weapon rather than defense."}
{"text": "There are 2 basic methodologies introduced in Six Sigma organizations. They are known by their acronyms DMAIC and DMADV. The DMAIC method involves five steps: Define Measure Analyze Improve Control \u2013It is used to improve the current capabilities of an existing process \u2013It is the most commonly used methodology of sigma improvement teams. \u2013 The DMAIC method will be the focus of this class. The DMADV method involves five steps: Define Measure Analyze Design Verify \u2013It is used to help create a process, product, or service to meet customer requirements . \u2013It is used when there is a need to complete a redesign because a process, product, or service is consistently incapable of meeting customer requirements. \u2013It is less frequently used. \u2013It is typically convened and staffed by senior managers."}
{"text": "Transcranial magnetic stimulation Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an experimental procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain in the hope of improving chronic depression symptoms. Transcranial magnetic stimulation is one of the newer types of brain stimulation methods designed to treat depression when standard treatment hasn't worked. There are different ways to perform transcranial magnetic stimulation. But in general, a large electromagnetic coil is placed against your scalp near your forehead. The electromagnet creates painless electric currents that stimulate nerve cells in the region of your brain involved in mood regulation and depression. Posted by Jay Roberts at 08:50 PM | Permalink"}
{"text": "This chart covers the whole of the province of Carolina as it was, encompassing both North and South Carolina from Cape Charles down to Saint Augustine in Florida. The 'Apalathean' (Appalachian) Mountains are shown in the top right of the map, and beside them is shown 'The Rickohockans' - a name given at the time to the Cherokee. Also shown on the map are the spurious 'Deserta Arenosa' and Ashley Lake, along with the rivers, islands and settlements of the time."}
{"text": "Feminist Applepieville: architecture as social reform in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's fiction Metadata[+] Show full item record Charlotte Perkins Gilman used her fiction to supplement, or \"flesh-out,\" her theories on the necessity for women's economic independence and emancipation from household work. Women's place, she believed, was alongside men in making society peaceful, productive, and egalitarian. All domestic work would thereon be performed as a professionalized, commercialized service. This move would give both dignity to these laborious chores, and provide incomes for women who were previously dependent on their male family members. The redesign of the home and neighborhood was of primary importance in realizing this societal transformation. Thoughtful architecture and urban planning would create not only the stage for this new society, but the society itself."}
{"text": "According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average life expectancy for everyone in the world is 66.26 years. Life expectancy varies somewhat by sex, with most men living 64.3 years and women living 68.35 years.Continue Reading Average life expectancy depends greatly on geographical location. For example, people residing in Australia have an overall life expectancy of 81.2 years, while people living in the United States have an average lifespan of 78.2 years. The country with the lowest expected life span is Swaziland, South Africa, where average life expectancy is just 39.6 years. In order to increase one's life span, a person must eat healthy, get regular exercise, avoid smoking and get regular checkups.Learn more about Biology"}
{"text": "DVD and Blu-Ray offer something beyond the possibility of the VHS cassette. The increased versatility and storage space means that the viewer can switch between alternative subtitle and audio tracks. For the movie fan, the directors commentary can provide interesting insights into the film making process. Play around with one of the DVD\u2019s provided by your teacher. What alternative audio tracks can you find? Who speaks on the commentary track? What do they talk about? For this project, you will make a commentary track of your own. 1. Find a movie. The movies at the links below are all public domain movies. This means they are available for free, and can be edited. 2. Watch and research the movie. 3. Decide who you are. You may be one of the actors, the director, or even a critic. 4. Record a commentary track for a short section of the movie (five minutes or so)"}
{"text": "Type: Mountain castle. Built in: 1524 by Yamada clan. Arato castle was built by Yamada clan who are samurai of Murakami clan about 400 years ago. Murakami clan was the ruler of the land during Muromachi period. He defeated Takeda Shingen many times, but finally Takeda Shingen conquered this area and abandoned Murakami clan. After the battles of Kawanakajima, Uesugi Kenshin took over this castle but the castle lord Yashiro betrayed Kenshi. Later, Kenshin defeated this castle and Arato Castle was abandoned. The gates, houses and keeps are restored."}
{"text": "Once a month I like to do a read aloud in the library that then extends into a written assignment where the students create a page in a class book. This lesson is a read aloud of the book Billy & Milly Short & Silly by Eve B. Feldman. There is then a short phonics/word family lesson. Students will use a word family pattern to write their own short and often silly story. List of Objectives Book handouts (2 layouts) and one editable Book Cover and editable Rime cards of 30 most popular rimes Onset cards, basic consonants, blends and diagraphs"}
{"text": "British Science Week is here and Year 4 have launched themselves into their first experiment. We have been designing and testing parachutes. It is a parachute\u2019s job to cause as much air resistance as possible by trapping as much air as it can. What do you think happens to the speed of a falling object the greater the air resistance it has? Year 4 tested their parachutes outside and wrote up their findings. Great fun was had by everyone!"}
{"text": "Best Management Practices For Disease Control In order for a sugarbeet disease to become a problem it needs three things: a susceptible host, favorable environment for development, and the disease must be present. It is vitally important to choose Tolerant/Resistant varieties if a particular disease is present in your fields; for many diseases this is the only way to control them. Along with varietal resistance, correct fungicide timing with favorable environmental conditions is critical for Rhizoctonia and Cercopora control. Proper rotations are also beneficial in breaking the disease cycle. Sugarbeet Production Guide North Dakota Field Crop Fungicide Guide Sugarbeet Research & Education Board Extension Pub, & Presentation"}
{"text": "Aloha! Let's take a jump off the mainland and see what the Hawaiian islands have to offer on our culinary tour of the US! One of the most interesting things about Hawaiian cuisine is that very few native plants were edible. This means that the majority of the raw ingredients - from yams to pigs - have been introduced to the islands by various settlers and immigrants over the years, beginning with the original Polynesians. Similar to Florida, Hawaii's temperate climate gives them an almost year-round growing season. This means that fresh fruits and vegetables are readily available and dishes pop with their bright flavors. Vegetables and Starches: We're sure we've missed a few - what else do you have to add to this list?"}
{"text": "If you are using a single character value, you will use the type char. What is a char? Declaring and Initializing a char: To declare and initialize a char, you will use the following syntax: <type> <name> = <value>; One thing to note about char is the syntax around the char itself. Similar to a String, a char does not stand alone; however, unlike String, it is encompassed by single quotes, not double quotations marks. char firstLetter = 'a'; char lastLetter = 'Z'; char exclamation = '!'; char strikes = '3';"}
{"text": "at a profit Definition of at a profit : so as to make money We sold the house at a profit. The business is running at a profit. Word by Word Definitions : a valuable return : gain : the excess of returns over expenditure in a transaction or series of transactions : the excess of the selling price of goods over their cost : to be of service or advantage : avail : to derive benefit : gain : to make a profit Seen and Heard What made you want to look up at a profit? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Origin: Introduced US Wildflower Other Common Names: Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme Bloom Time: Summer Height: 3 in to 6 in Spacing: 6 in to 12 in Light: Full Sun to Part Shade Soil Moisture: Dry USDA Zone: 5a-10b Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below soil surface at 70F and water. Seeds Per Oz: 200000 This plant is widely know as an herb. Thyme is the source of the oil Serpolet, which is used in herbal medicine. The plant is also often used as a food seasoning and the dried leaves may be used to make tea! This low growing plant with creeping, woody foliage bears small, lavender colored flower during the months of June and July. The hardy plant tolerates some pedestrian traffic and produces odors ranging from heavily herbal to lightly lemon, depending on the plant!"}
{"text": "Lok Sabha is the lower but most powerful Chamber of the two Houses of Parliament. Its members are elected directly by people of India on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise. The Lok Sabha has 550 elected members. The President has the power to nominate two members of Anglo-Indian community if it does not have adequate representation. Two Legislative Powers of Lok Sabha are - The main functions of Lok Sabha as House of Parliament is to make laws as contained in the Union List or (if need be) in concurrent list. - The Lok Sabha may under exception; circumstances make laws on concurrent list. Two Executive Functions are - Lok Sabha controls the executives through various devices like calling attention motion, questions, No Confidence Motions and other means. - Lok Sabha approves various acts of Government like emergencies etc."}
{"text": "With the text element open for editing you click the Edit List button from the Paragraph section of the Home tab or you can right-click a bulleted or numbered list to format the list differently or set the start number. A numbered list can be styled in any of the following types: - Lower Roman (i, ii, iii, iv, v, etc.) - Upper Roman (I, II, III, IV, V, etc.) - Lower Alpha (a, b, c, d, e, etc.) - Upper Alpha, A, B, C, D, E, etc.) - Decimal (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.) You can also select the number to start the list at. A bulleted list can be styled in any of the following types:"}
{"text": "Philosophy of Existence Objective Vs Subjective Mutations, an Analogy Philosophy of Morality Relative Morality and Hypocrisy Philosophy of Emotions Is Eyewitness Tesimony Sufficent to Believe a Miracle has Occured? Why Fear Death? Philosophy of Science Philosophy of a First Cause A Parable on subjective morality The fallacy of Bifurcation Are numbers discovered or are they invented? Back to Home Page"}
{"text": "A prolific artist, Chagall excelled in the European tradition of subject painting and distinguished himself as an expressive colourist. His work is noted for its consistent use of folkloric imagery and its sweetness of colour, and it is characterized by a style that, although developed in the years before World War I, underwent little progression throughout his long career. Though he preferred to be known as a Belarussian artist, following his exile from the Soviet Union in 1923 he was recognized as a major figure of the Ecole de Paris, especially in the later 1920s and the 1930s. In his last years he was regarded as a leading artist in stained glass. In the print world, he is famous for his beautifully colored lithographs, most notably the series created to illustrate the story of Daphnis and Chloe."}
{"text": "In 2nd Grade we count US coins and bills. My school district broke the standard down even further to say we need to teach how to count ALL US bills. I made this mini-unit to add to our money unit to help with identifying and counting bills. My class had a BLAST counting up so much money! :) Included in this packet is: -Posters of each bill -Practice presentations counting each bill separately -Practice presentations counting mixed amounts of bills -A Toy Shop with several worksheets -A counting bills scoot *NOTE* There are NO coins included in this unit. This unit is strictly for bills. Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and \u00a2 symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?"}
{"text": "Medical Definition of Formication Formication: The illusion or hallucination that ants or other insects are creeping on or under the skin. Formication is a feature of some psychotic states as well as drug and alcohol abuse. From the Latin formicatio, from formicare meaning to creep like an ant. Not to be confused with fornication.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2016 Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z Search Medical Dictionary - What Is Inherited Lipodystrophy? - Do You Take Good Care of Your Eyes? - Tips for a Clean Home & Healthy Cat"}
{"text": "Astilbe or false spirea is a great perennial plant for the novice gardener. It doesn't require a lot of care, and is not particularly prone to disease or bugs. In addition, if you live in an area frequented by deer, they tend to leave it alone. The one requirement is that it needs plenty of water. There are numerous varieties, ranging in size from 6 inches to 5 feet in hues of pink, white, purple and red. The blossoms appear in June and July, but the foliage remains attractive throughout the summer. Astilbe can be planted in either the spring after the last frost, or in the fall. Choose a shady area of your garden with soil that drains well. Set the plant into the ground at the same level as its dirt enclosure. Depending on the variety, space additional plants one to two feet apart. Water thoroughly. Continue to water deeply once a week throughout the summer."}
{"text": "Flash cards go digital with this mathematics helper from School Zone Publishing. Flash Action Addition/Subtraction helps kids around 6 years old drill on addition and subtraction problems using the numbers 1 through 12. With the program's colorful graphics and simple interface, most kids shouldn't have any trouble starting a drill or playing against a friend. They can even choose to focus on a particular number to help them conquer an especially difficult area. The game is enjoyable for a short while, but there's not much to it other than the drills, and we doubt that kids will want too many replays."}
{"text": "Tuesday, 9 November 2010 Artwork of the day Alabaster figurines from Tell Asmar (located in modern Iraq), c. 2700 BC These figurines from the Mesopotamian town of Tell Asmar were found buried together underneath the floor of the altar in the so called Square Temple dedicated to the god Abu and date from the Early Dynastic Period, c. 2700 BC. Recent theories view the whole group as worshipers \u2013including possibly a priest- who were supposed to pray in eternity to the god(s) on behalf of the people they represented. The only exception is probably the smallest, kneeling figure that is often interpreted as a mythical creature. Their excellent state of preservation (due to the fact that they were buried for thousands of years) is unique and makes them among the most impressive examples of Mesopotamian civilisation."}
{"text": "In 1860 Lincoln was elected president of U.S.A. BREAKING NEWS! Southerners were afraid that Lincoln would abolish slavery. Then in 1863 in the middle of the war Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The southerners are now fierce about the paper Lincoln signed. Lincoln let the south back in the U.S.A. Then in 1865 Lincoln was shot in a theater by john Wilkes Booth. The north and south were shocked, Lincoln died the next morning. Now all the slaves are free and the south weren't following the new rules. The black men and women and children don't get there equal rights."}
{"text": "According to The Wall Street Journal, breadfruit tastes like undercooked potatoes and has a similar crunchy texture. The fruit is also known to taste like fresh bread, hence its name.Continue Reading Breadfruit can be cooked in a similar way to potatoes, and its indistinctive taste allows it to absorb a wide variety of spices without altering their flavor profile. Breadfruit is native to subequatorial and tropical countries in Africa and the Caribbean, and to Pacific Ocean island nations. As one of the highest-yielding fruit trees on the planet, with one plant producing almost 500 pounds of fruit per season, according to The Wall Street Journal, scientists believe that breadfruit trees may be a solution to helping end world hunger problems. The challenge arises when it comes to making the food more palatable for widespread consumption.Learn more about Fruits & Veggies"}
{"text": "Digital Elevation Model A digital elevation model also referred to as DEM is a digitally produced map of surface topography. Typically generated by remote sensing they are often used to create digital models and representations. DEM maps can be taken by wither satellites or airplanes. This is clearly a surface DEM map because we can see as the colors change from green to dark red so does the elevation."}
{"text": "Current (Amps) is the flow of electrons round the circuit. Current will only flow through a component if there is a voltage accross it. Voltage (Volts) is the driving force that pushes the current round the circuit. Resistance (Ohms) is anything in the circuit which slows the flow down. If you increase the voltage the more current will flow. If you increase the resistance the less current will\u2026"}
{"text": "posted by Amy~ . A construction company needs to build thirty trusses for the roof of a house. The truss is 20 ft long on the top two sides. What is the bottom length of the truss? the options for this answer were: When I solved this, I got 28.3 Did you forget an angle or something like that? in the problem? the diagram of the truss had 6 triangles inside it with a pentagon in the middle I sqrt 20 and got 400 400+400 = 800 sqrt it said which is an acceptable length for the bottom Still not enough. There are too many possibilities. Are the triangles congruent, equilateral or are some angles given? Is the pentagon touching the base? Does the pentagon fit into the top of the truss?"}
{"text": "Bytes::Random - Perl extension to generate random bytes. use Bytes::Random; my $bytes = random_bytes( $number_of_bytes ); Bytes::Random provides the random_bytes($num) function. It can be used anytime you need to generate a string of random bytes of a specific length. Returns a string containing as many random bytes as was requested. John Drago, <email@example.com> Copyright (C) 2009 John Drago - All Rights Reserved. This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself, either Perl version 5.10.0 or, at your option, any later version of Perl 5 you may have available."}
{"text": "Researchers have made a material which is so light it's 99.99% air. The material has a density of less than 0.2 mg per cubic centimetre - which is about 400 times lighter than styrofoam. To hold it, the aerographite looks like a black sponge, says New Scientist - though you'd hardly know it was there. It can also be compressed by 1,000 times before springing back to its original shape, and can support much more weight than competitors like aerogel. According to Phys.org it can actually support up to 40,000 times its own weight.y Amazingly, it can also conduct electricity, meaning it could be used in batteries or other technology. It is also reportedly resistant to chemical attack."}
{"text": "St. Mark's Campanile St Mark's Campanile is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, located in the square (piazza) of the same name. It is a recognizable symbol of the city. The tower is 98.6 meters tall, and stands alone in a corner of St Mark's Square, near the front of the basilica. It has a simple form, the bulk of which is a plain brick shaft, 12 meters on a side and 50 meters tall, above which is the arched belfry, housing five bells. The belfry is topped by a cube, alternate faces of which show walking lions and the female representation of Venice (la Giustizia: Justice). The tower is capped by a pyramidal spire, at the top of which sits a golden weathervane in the form of the archangel Gabriel. The campanile reached its present form in 1514. As it stands today, however, the tower is a reconstruction, completed in 1912 after the collapse of 1902."}
{"text": "Stroke is not always fatal. It all depends on how fast you will react and recognize it. Here are four symptoms by which you can recognize stroke: - Ask the person to smile (he or she will not be able to) - Ask the person to pronounce one simple sentence (He or she will have trouble saying it) - Ask the person to pull out its tongue (If his or hers tongue is swinging from one side to the other, the person have had a stroke) - Ask the person to lift his/hers arms (Either they will not be able to or they will lift their arms but only partially) If the person has symptoms such the above, immediately call a doctor."}
{"text": "Meaning of crusade Pronunciation: (kr-s\u0101d'), [key] \u2014 n., v., -sad\u2022ed, -sad\u2022ing. - (often cap.) any of the military expeditions undertaken by the Christians of Europe in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Muslims. - any war carried on under papal sanction. - any vigorous, aggressive movement for the defense or advancement of an idea, cause, etc.: a crusade against child abuse. - to go on or engage in a crusade. - crusade (Thesaurus)"}
{"text": "Also found in: Wikipedia. \u00c6thelfl\u00e6d(\u0115`th\u0259lfl\u0115d, \u0103`th\u0115lfl\u0103d) or Ethelfleda(\u2013fl\u0113`d\u0259), d. 918, daughter of King Alfred the Great of Wessex and wife of \u00c6thelred, ealdorman [alderman or earl] of Mercia. After her husband's death in 911, she ruled the semi-independent Mercia alone. Campaigning with her brother, Edward the ElderEdward the Elder, d. 924, king of Wessex (899\u2013924), son and successor of Alfred. He fought with his father against the Danes. At Alfred's death (899) Edward's succession was disputed by his cousin \u00c6thelwold, who allied himself with the Danes of Northumbria and East ..... Click the link for more information. , she helped to recover the Danish-held lands S of the Humber River. After her death Mercia became part of the kingdom of Wessex."}
{"text": "In for a penny, in for a pound This expression indicates the intention of seeing a course of action through, regardless of what it may entail. It suggests that, if one is decided to do something, one may as well do it wholeheartedly. There's not a great deal to be said about the origin of this little phrase. The precise coinage isn't known, although it was in circulation in the late 17th century, as this example from Edward Ravenscroft's comic play Canterbury Guests, 1695 shows: Well than, O'er shooes, o'er boots. And In for a Penny, in for a Pound."}
{"text": "Great Hammerheads have a particular taste for sting rays, and the spines of stingrays are often found in their stomachs. In addition to this behavior, Spotted Eagle Rays have there own unique behavior. they are commonly seen leaping great distances out of the water. This piece demonstrates how Beloniforms utilize Snell's Window in order to surprise their prey. This piece depicts the unusual behavior where an algal grazer actively preys upon an oyster."}
{"text": "You know avocados \u2019re healthy and delicious, especially in homemade guacamole and sandwiches. You know they\u2019re rich in healthy, monounsaturated fats and chock full of vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E and pantothenic acid. Keep reading to learn the health benefits of avocados. #1. Avocados have about 35% more potassium than bananas One cup of cubed avocados (150 grams) has 727 milligrams of potassium compared to one cup of sliced bananas (150 grams) with 537 milligrams of potassium."}
{"text": "IELTS Writing: A Comprehensive Guide by Mark Griffiths The first part of the book examines the format of the writing module, the assessment criteria, and the common problems that students face. It also looks at the requirements of the writing module in terms of the use of grammar and various parts of speech. The second part of the book demonstrates how to write reports, letters, and essays for the IELTS writing module, along with many model answers."}
{"text": "Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used. In 1662 Hampshire County, Massachusetts was formed from the western section of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Parts of the original county became Hampden, Franklin, Berkshire and Worcester Counties."}
{"text": "Generic boundaries in Texas cave salamanders , and a rediscription of Typhlomolge robusta (Amphibia: Plethodontidae). Endoparasites of the dark-sided salamander, Eurycea longicauda melanopleura, and the cave salamander , Eurycea lucifuga (Caudata: Plethodontidae), from two caves in Arkansas, U. The Tennessee Cave Salamander (Gyrinophilus palleucus) has recently been discovered in two caves on the Western Escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau in southeast Coffee County (Miller and Niemiller, unpub. Soares next hopes to study whether other creatures living without light, such as cave salamanders , also have become partially deaf. Conservation of Texas spring and cave salamanders In the dark, epiphytic gardens outside of Eden cave salamanders"}
{"text": "Definition of boat people : refugees fleeing by boat First Known Use of boat people BOAT PEOPLE Defined for English Language Learners Definition of boat people for English Language Learners : people who leave their country in boats in order to get away from a dangerous situation Seen and Heard What made you want to look up boat people? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Introduction The condition discussed in this article, you will come to find, is quite complex and can be a battle for the physiotherapist and physical therapist. Thoracic outlet syndrome is considered to be a collection of quite diverse syndromes rather than a single entity (Yanaka et al., 2004), and therefore, accurate diagnosis and enlightened treatment [\u2026] Physiotherapists working in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, which definitely includes sports physiotherapists (and physical therapists), will regularly utilise exercises to both strengthen and improve the neuromuscular coordination of the \u201ccore\u201d musculature. This is seen as an important part of both injury rehabilitation and prevention. This article will discuss new EMG research into core muscle activation during a number of swiss ball exercises, and the clinical implications for therapists."}
{"text": "Sudan\u2019s Oil Industry, HS Length of Time: 30 Minutes Sudan has long been one of the poorest countries in the world. Oil was discovered in the southern portion of the country in the1970s. The ability to participate in the global energy economy in the last decade has changed a great deal for some members of the country. In a true economic sense, there are costs and benefits to developing Sudan\u2019s oil industry. A wonderful website called Understanding Sudan will allow students to explore the impact of this resource on Darfur and Sudan. How does Sudan\u2019s oil industry affect its position in the world? Common Core Standards World History II: The Rise of the Nation State to the Present WHII.15 Major developments African History in the 19th and 20th centuries Contemporary World, 1989-Present"}
{"text": "The Global Warming Potential (GWP) of a greenhouse gas is its ability to trap extra heat in the atmosphere over time relative to carbon dioxide (CO2). This is most often calculated over 100 years, and is known as the 100 year GWP. Many activities in people's daily lives lead to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Greater public consciousness about the problem has led to people making efforts to avoid or minimise the flow of these gases into the atmosphere. The greenhouse effect is a warming of the earth's surface and lower atmosphere caused by substances which let the sun's energy through to the ground but impede the passage of energy from the earth back into space."}
{"text": "2nd Grade: Harcourt Storytown Lesson 5 - Neighborhood News Use these high quality, no prep, student-friendly activities in literacy centers all week while you teach small skill groups! These activities are aligned with the week\u2019s reading selection and provide extra practice in phonics, vocabulary and comprehension. The specific activities for Neighborhood News are: - Reading Skills - Word Hunt - Making Words - Working with Words - Vocabulary Booklet - Alpha Boxes & Sentences More than simply paper/pencil worksheets, these center activities have students looking back in the text to find different types of words, manipulating letters to make new words, using graphic organizers to find details in the reading selection, sequencing the selection, illustrating different parts of what was read, and creating vocabulary booklets!"}
{"text": "Help learners explore the need for a fairer global food system Use this resource to help learners explore fair trade, and be inspired to take action as active Global Citizens. Explore the relationships between farmers, businesses and consumers and discuss how we can make food trade fair, and who is responsible. You will find: - a presentation to introduce the subject of fair trade as a much needed idea in a world of unfair trade rules - a lesson plan helping learners to explore the relationships between farmers, businesses and shoppers as via a simulation game based on the banana industry - a guide for young people to take their own action"}
{"text": "In mammals, circadian oscillators not only exist in specialized neurons of the suprachiasmatic nucleus, but in almost all peripheral cell types. These oscillators are operative even in established fibroblast cell lines, such as Rat-1 cells or NIH3T3 cells, and in primary fibroblasts from mouse embryos or adult animals. This can be demonstrated by treating such cells for a short time period with high concentrations of serum or chemicals that activate a large number of known signaling pathways. The possibility of studying circadian rhythms in cultured cells should facilitate the biochemical and genetic dissection of the circadian clockwork and should promote the discovery of new clock components. see on Pubmed"}
{"text": "This activity is terrific after teaching about how human actions impact the environment. It also fits well with Earth day. Students are presented a common issue (an abundance of litter in the park). First, students use their creativity and art skills to design a sign which will be posted in the park to reduce littering. Second, students must write a letter to the city council. The letter is an argument about what the city should do to reduce the litter problem. Students must provide two suggestions and support them. I often copy these pages front and back, so that students can choose which will be displayed (their wrting or their artwork - since middle schoolers tend to be self-conscience about, well everything, including their artistic ability)."}
{"text": "To read it on the page is one thing. To hear it read this well, is another thing entirely. Image: By Thomas Keith Aitken (Second Lieutenant) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons \u201cDulce et Decorum est\u201d is a poem written byWilfred OwenduringWorld War I, and published posthumously in 1920. The Latin title is taken from the Roman poetHoraceand means \u201cit is sweet and honorable\u2026\u201d, followed by pro patria mori, which means \u201cto die for one\u2019s country\u201d. Owen\u2019s poem is known for its horrific imagery and condemnation of war. I came across this poem a few days ago, and thought it was a powerful statement of the reality of war. Dulce et Decorum est is just one of a collection of poetry readings remembering World War 1 (Channel 4 2013). You can watch the other videos of those poems on this You Tube channel."}
{"text": "Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia. buffering agentssubstances which when ingested induce alkalosis and so counteract and limit reduction in pH during exercise. Important agents include sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate; the minimum dose for improvement in performance is about 2 g.kg-1 body mass. See also ergogenic aids; appendix 4.4 . the action produced by a buffer. amongst other uses these substances play a part in dairy cattle nutrition by helping to prevent damaging ruminal acidity on high grain rations. Sodium bicarbonate and magnesium oxide are the preparations most commonly used."}
{"text": "Like many Victorian-era styles, Italianate emphasized vertical proportions and richly decorative detailing. Designers and builders used the style on residential, commercial, and industrial structures throughout Colorado from about 1870 up until the turn of the century. Italianate is characterized by a low pitched hip roof, wide overhangs, bracketed cornice, a variety of fenestration (usually very tall, narrow, double-hung, one-over-one windows), molded window surrounds, and occasionally a cupola or balustrated balcony. Simple Italianate structures have a hip roof, bracketed eaves, and molded window surrounds. A more elaborate or high style example may feature arcaded porches, quoins, towers, and ornate detailing. There are also some Italianate structures that are flat roofed, with a front bay and entrance, and a decorated cornice."}
{"text": "\"We will of course claim what is ours under international law,\" she said. \"But we know that leaves a great vast amount of the Arctic that will be a common responsibility.\"Last year in Greenland, Clinton and her counterparts from other nations took a small step toward international cooperation by agreeing to coordinate Arctic search-and-rescue missions for stranded sailors and others. Officials are now trying to enhance the cooperation, including through joint plans to prevent oil spills in an environment that would make cleanup a logistical nightmare. And the U.S. has also been championing measures such as shifting away from dirty diesel engines, agricultural burning and hydrofluorocarbons to lessen the effect of short-lived greenhouse gases that are a particularly potent source of climate change in the Arctic."}
{"text": "S: By: Ronald McGriff 1: There are many reasons why curfews are put in place, like to keep streets clear. Another is to minimize gang related violence, and stop teen pregnancy | This is a consequence for staying out past curfew 2: This is a parent Communicating with her daughter. 3: There are four thing you must do to set a curfew in your house. One is Set limits,The next is Be reasonable, next is Negotiate, and finally Communicate | Four steps you must take to set Curfews in you house 4: Rules for putting curfews in place | Involve teen in setting nighttime boundaries. Execute the consequence of broken rules, and talk clearly what the time is through written and verbal reinforcement."}
{"text": "Visual Basic Application or VBA , when used in Microsoft Excel, is an efficient tool, as repetitive jobs can be automated with the help of this application. The users can write custom VBA code to meet their programming needs. Through interesting properties like offset, one can operate across different cells in Excel. Operations like selecting the next empty cell in a row can be automatically done, but only when this property is chosen in VBA . I am using Excel 2002 The code below works fine except I want to select the next empty cell to the right in the row each time the same player's score is entered. As it reads now, it just overwrites the previous entry. ActiveCell.Value = Player.Value 'find last used cell on the row to the right 'move one cell to the right from the last used cell"}
{"text": "In places where many unrelated families have the same surname* and people occupy the same land for generations, the name of a house becomes part of a persons\u2019s identity, as gravestones testify. Was this house named as a wry comment on the poverty of the soil as suggested by Dyfed archeologists? The generally marginal, poor quality of the land is testified by the names of two farms \u2013 one, \u2018North Pole\u2019, is suggestive of later 19th century origins while another, \u2018Llys-y-fran\u2019 (or \u2018Crow\u2019s Palace\u2019), is clearly a post-medieval irony, although it is recorded as early as 1640. Perhaps this house was named in gratitude for the timbers of a ship (The North Pole) wrecked on Strumble Head and recycled as local building materials. The painfully long list of Pembrokeshire ship wrecks published by \u2018Dive Pembrokeshire\u2019 doesn\u2019t mention a ship of this name, however. Does anyone know?"}
{"text": "TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Two of the Great Lakes have hit their lowest water levels ever recorded. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Tuesday that tests taken in January show that Lake Huron and Lake Michigan were at their lowest ebb since record keeping began in 1918. The lakes were 29 inches below their long-term average and had declined 17 inches since January 2012. The other Great Lakes -- Superior, Erie and Ontario -- were also well below average. Scientists say the drought and other natural forces, along with dredging of rivers that drain from the lakes, have contributed to the level drops. Low water causes heavy economic losses by forcing cargo ships to carry lighter loads, leaving boat docks high and dry, and damaging fish spawning areas."}
{"text": "|Mod Included||Atomic Science| Uranium Hexafloride is a gas produced by boiling Uranium Ore. Feeding Uranium Ore into a powered Nuclear Boiler with sufficient water will produce Uranium Hexafloride: a gas which can be piped into a Centrifuge, either by placing the two machines next to each other, or with a pipe. Once fed into a Centrifuge it is converted into Uranium-235 or Uranium-238. It cannot normally be interacted with and cannot be placed if given to a player. Uranium Hexafluoride cannot be transported through Pressurized Tube, requiring the Nuclear Boiler and Centrifuge to be placed next to each other."}
{"text": "Definitions of democrat n. - One who is an adherent or advocate of democracy, or government by the people. n. - A member of the Democratic party. n. - A large light uncovered wagon with two or more seats. The word \"democrat\" uses 8 letters: A C D E M O R T. No direct anagrams for democrat found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after democrat (in bold), or to acdemort in any order: o - motorcade p - comparted s - democrats Words within democrat not shown as it has more than seven letters. List all words starting with democrat, words containing democrat or words ending with democrat All words formed from democrat by changing one letter Other words with the same letter pairs: de em mo oc cr ra at Browse words starting with democrat by next letter Previous word in list: democracy Next word in list: democratic Some random words: uvarovite"}
{"text": "by Devora Gila Berkowitz What does it mean to be a leader? Yosef resolves the challenging socio-economic dynamics that enable him to navigate the famine emergency with grace and intelligence. He uses his mind and is quick to make thoughtful decisions that keep order and peace in society while fulfilling the basic physical needs of the people. What qualities allow Yosef to succeed? Certainly not an ideal childhood. As a young boy he suffers the passing of his mother, he's an object of hatred of his own brothers, and as a young man is sold into slavery. Is Yosef a strong leader despite these tragedies or because of them? And what are those eternal inner qualities that allow us to succeed, no matter what our circumstances?"}
{"text": "We already have autonomous robots that can drive, fly, swim\u2014even operate in space. And now, thanks to researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, we'll soon be dealing with bots that can tackle the final frontier here on earth\u2014or should we say inside earth\u2014with a self-burrowing robot that works underground. It's hard to see robotic developments like this and not immediately think of how it can be used against humans. After all, a lot of good can come from robots too. But according to its creators, this burrowing bot could be air-dropped onto a target where it would immediately bury itself and provide covert video surveillance. Even stealthy aerial drones can still be spotted as they make a pass, but except for a little disturbed dirt, these would be hard to spot."}
{"text": "How does Cross-Linking Effect the Thermal Stability of Polyisoprene Polymer Degradation and Stability Polyisoprene can be cross-linked by an initial lithiation followed by reaction with both monochloro compounds and dichloro compounds. The monochloro compounds effect crosslinking through a lithium-chlorine exchange route while the use of dichloro compounds links the PIP chains with the spacer between the two chlorine atoms. A significant amount of char is produced from compounds which have been cross-linked with aromatic dihalides while aliphatic dihalides do not produce significant char."}
{"text": "Niacin is an important nutrient - deficiencies are mostly seen in locations where there is a lot of poverty, malnutrition and alcoholism, and in countries where corn, the only grain low in niacin, is a major food source. Niacin deficiency can manifest in a variety of ways. Mild deficiency can result in an intolerance to cold (due to slow metabolism). More severe deficiency results in pellagra (diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia). Niacin is found in a number of foods - animal products, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, mushrooms and brewer's yeast - so it is not generally an issue when people have a balanced diet."}
{"text": "Question: Did you know that Basil Hayden, namesake of a famous Kentucky bourbon, actually started his distillery in St. Mary\u2019s County? It\u2019s true! Basil Hayden, Sr. was a Maryland Catholic who led a group of twenty-five Catholic families from Maryland into what is now Nelson County, Kentucky (near Bardstown) in 1785. Years ago, immigrants from Scotland and Ireland made their way to St. Mary\u2019s and Charles counties, he said, but were lured to the Kentucky territory by \u201ccorn grants.\u201d The grants, dispensed by the governor of Virginia, who then presided over the Kentucky territory, gave land to settlers who promised to grow corn. The Kentucky settlers ended up growing much more corn than \u201d they needed. And so, these Scotch-Irish folks \u201cdid what they knew how to do,\u201d O\u2019Daniel said. \u201cThey made whiskey.\u201d"}
{"text": "Sound decision-making is essential for success in business, and a sound grasp of ethics is vital to sound business decision-making. This course explores ethical concerns in the mineral exploration and mining industries, and the consequences of poor ethical decisions on business, industry and reputation. This course covers the following topics. - Morals, Ethics and Ethical Viewpoints - Human Rights and Ethics in the Developing World - Environmental and Ecological Ethics - Codes of Ethics, Laws, and Corruption - Solving Ethical Problems The course comprises 19 viewing sessions, each of 30\u201360 minutes duration, plus supporting figures, tables and references and interactive reviews that confirm your achievement of the learning objectives. The total duration of the course is approximately 16 hours."}
{"text": "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know then to run. You never count your money when you're sitting' at the table. There'll be time enough for counting when the dealing's done. Tuesday, 2 July 2013 Connect the dots, also known as dot to dot or join the dots are a form of puzzle containing a sequence of numbered dots. When a line is drawn connecting the dots the outline of an object is revealed. The puzzles frequently contain simple line art to enhance the image created or to assist in rendering a complex section of the image. Connect the dots puzzles are generally created for children. The use of numbers can be replaced with letters or other symbols."}
{"text": "The Conodoguinet Creek is approximately 90 miles long and drains 540 square miles of diverse lands. Forested areas over the upland basin give way to intense agriculture throughout the valley. Much of the Conodoguinet Creek watershed still has a strong agricultural flavor, including numerous villages and small towns. While farming remains a prominent land use in the western part of the valley, dramatic growth in the Carlisle to Camp Hill area has converted much agricultural land to residential and commercial uses. The Conodoguinet meanders toward the suburban west shore of Harrisburg through a series of elaborate bends and loops. The name Conodoguinet comes from an Indian word meaning a long way with many bends."}
{"text": "COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) \u2014 Some state lawmakers want to bring back cursive handwriting as a requirement in Ohio's elementary schools. Republican Reps. Andrew Brenner and Marilyn Slaby have proposed legislation that would again make cursive instruction mandatory between kindergarten and fifth grade. Thirteen representatives have signed on as co-sponsors. The bill would require schools to make sure students can write legibly in standard print by third grade and in cursive by the end of fifth grade. The state doesn't currently require that cursive be taught in schools, and it's not part of the multi-state Common Core standards on which Ohio's standards are based. However, cursive instruction is included in the state's \"model curriculum\" for third and fourth grade."}
{"text": "This project seeks to improve the science achievement and the academic English language proficiency of middle school Spanish-speaking English language learners (ELLs). This project will conduct a randomized trial longitudinal evaluation of an enhanced standards-based science curriculum model, consisting of five major components: (a) English language acquisition strategies integrated into the science curriculum, (b) technology-assisted instruction, (c) bi-weekly teacher professional development, (d) family involvement, and (e) paraprofessionals in working with individual ELLs. A Longitudinal Randomized Trial Study of Middle School Science for English Language Learners (Project MSSELL) (Collaborative Research: Lara-Alecio) Monday, September 1, 2008 to Friday, August 31, 2012 Dr. David Frances There is no content in this group."}
{"text": "Medical Definition of Cancer of the rectum Cancer of the rectum: See: Rectal cancer.Source: MedTerms\u2122 Medical Dictionary Last Editorial Review: 9/14/2016 Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z Search Medical Dictionary - Is This the Most Effective Cancer Treatment? - A Holistic Approach to Cancer Treatment - Complementary Treatments for Cancer"}
{"text": "CHAPTER 3: Rationalist Epistemology What does empiricism believe about knowledge? Knowledge comes only or primarily from sensory What is the blank slate (tabula rasa) concept about and why is it important? It is an established opinion Chapter 5: Religion Define Theism: Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially belief in one god as creator of the universe, intervening in it and sustaining a personal relation to his creatures. Define and explain the following arguments (be ver CHAPTER 2: Rationalist Epistemology Epistemology is: The theory of knowledge. Name and explain the two schools of thought in epistemology? 1. Rationalism, sees the primary source of knowledge to be reason, usually understood as the application of logic, o"}
{"text": "This week we are continuing our unit on weather. Our students recently finished writing their own \"How To\" books, and we will be meeting with our fifth grade buddies this week to share them! Here are some thoughts from today: \"I learned more about fractions.\"-Zoe \"Wind helps make weather.\" -Ana \"The calendar pattern is all fractions.\" -Tyler \"It made me happy when our class got a four in music.\" -Aiden B. \"We played a fun new math game.\" -Grace \"Matilda taught me how to make a daisy chain.\" -Aiden D. Enjoy your rainy Wednesday!"}
{"text": "Our Pest Control Specialists serve New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Turning wood to a mass of fine powder The term \u201cpowderpost\u201d comes from the fact that the larvae of these beetles feed on wood and, given enough time, can reduce it to a mass of fine powder. Because of this behavior, they are considered pests. Powderpost beetle larvae spend months or years inside wood while developing, feeding mainly on the starch content. Their presence is only apparent when they emerge as adults, leaving behind pinhole- sized openings, often called \u201cshot holes\u201d. They may also leave piles of powdery frass below. Shot holes normally range in diameter from 1 of beetle. If wood conditions are right, female beetles may lay their eggs and re-infest the wood, continuing the cycle for generations."}
{"text": "(PHP 4, PHP 5, PHP 7) is_file \u2014 Tells whether the filename is a regular file Tells whether the given file is a regular file. Path to the file. TRUE if the filename exists and is a regular file, Note: Because PHP's integer type is signed and many platforms use 32bit integers, some filesystem functions may return unexpected results for files which are larger than 2GB. Example #1 is_file() example var_dump(is_file('a_file.txt')) . \"\\n\"; var_dump(is_file('/usr/bin/')) . \"\\n\"; The above example will output: Upon failure, an E_WARNING is emitted. Note: The results of this function are cached. See clearstatcache() for more details."}
{"text": "Although not part of the original motifs of the Yellow Mythos, several of the stars associated with it are red and related non-mythos fiction has made use of worlds with red suns. Such a red sun is likely to be a red giant nearing the end of its life-cycle and is fitting for worlds implied to be ancient and dying. Examples include: - Aldebaran is a red giant star. - The Hyades contains red giants. - Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star. - The star orbited by the world of Darkover is a small red star older than our sun. - The far future earth of the non-mythos story Earth's Last Citadel is illuminated by a dull red sun."}
{"text": "The Amidah - called The Standing Prayer, was composed around 450 BCE, by the 120 Men of the Great Assembly, including Ezra and Nehemiah at the time of the rebuilding of the Temple. It was to be said while standing. Three (3) times a day at the hours of prayer: 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and, 3:00 pm. FOR THE RIGHTEOUS AND PROSELYTES: May Your compassion be stirred, Oh Lord our God, towards the righteous, the pious, the elders of Your people the house of Israel, the remnant of their scholars, towards proselytes, and towards us also. Grant a good reward to all who truly trust in Your name. Set our lot with them forever so that we may never be put to shame, for we have put our trust in You. Blessed are You, Oh Lord, the support and stay of the righteous."}
{"text": "Hindi translation of 'overland' overland /\u02c8\u0259\u028av\u0259l\u00e6nd \u02c8\u0905\u0909\u0935\u093c\u0932\u0948\u0923\u094d\u0921\u094d/ adjective before noun, adverb An overland journey is made across land rather than by ship or aeroplane. \u0938\u094d\u0925\u0932 \u092e\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0917 \u0915\u093e ...the overland route. They're travelling to Baghdad overland. Copyright \u00a9 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers. All rights reserved. Example Sentences Including 'overland' We can't go overland --- it will slow us down too much --- so we hide.TREASON KEEP (2001) They went overland to avoid formalities at the customs post.Skorpion's Death From there is was transported overland to somewhere neutral -- sometimes Switzerland, sometimes Austria.The Endless Game Trends of 'overland' View usage over: 'overland' in Other Languages Translation of overland from the Collins English to Hindi Dictionary"}
{"text": "The CLiC Dickens project demonstrates through corpus stylistics how computer-assisted methods can be used to study literary texts and lead to new insights into how readers perceive fictional characters. As part of the project we are developing the web app CLiC, designed specifically for the analysis of literary texts. CLiC Dickens started at the University of Nottingham in 2013, it is now a collaborative project with the University of Birmingham. Report of the workshop for teachers: \"Corpus stylistics for the English classroom\" organised by the CLiC Dickens team. Professor Peter Stockwell (University of Nottingham), CI on the CLiC Dickens project, discusses interdisciplinary work at the interface of corpus stylistics and cognitive poetics. More news stories about the project Connect with us - Arts and Humanities Research Council grant reference AH/P504634/1 Also in 'CLiC'"}
{"text": "Alternative Title: releasing hormone Learn about this topic in these articles: ...both of which are produced in the hypothalamic region of the brain and secreted into the blood by the neurohypophysis (part of the pituitary gland). A second group of neurohormones, called releasing hormones (the first of which was chemically identified in 1969), also originates in the hypothalamus. The members of this group, however, are transmitted within the neural cells to a second..."}
{"text": "The Complete Guide to A+ Certification covers everything you need to know to pass both the Core Hardware Exam and the Operating Systems Technologies Exam of CompTIA's A+ certification program. With its easy-to-read style, The Complete Guide to A+ Certification serves as a good training manual and will serve as a valuable reference long after your certification is hanging on your wall. The text examines basic components of computer hardware systems, as well as how to upgrade and troubleshoot computers. Both Windows and Linux operating systems are covered. This guide includes practice exam questions, as well as separate glossaries for terms and acronyms. Each chapter is highlighted with \"buzz-words\" helping to increase readers' technical vocabulary. Exam notes and sidebars help explain related issues in detail."}
{"text": "Description - English365 1 Teacher's Guide by Bob Dignen English365 is a three-level course in Business and general English. The Teacher's Book provides an introduction to the course and how to work with it as well as detailed notes on each Student's Book unit. It also includes photocopiable learner-training activities designed to improve the effectiveness of students' learning and encourage learner-autonomy, plus 30 extra photocopiable class activities. Buy English365 1 Teacher's Guide by Bob Dignen from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, Boomerang Books. (279mm x 216mm x 7mm) Cambridge University Press Publisher: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: Book Reviews - English365 1 Teacher's Guide by Bob Dignen"}
{"text": "1. Which perspective disagrees with the children act policy? 1 of 10 Other questions in this quiz 2. Who talks about gender regimes? 3. after war what happened? - women still needed so stayed in work - nurseries were closed down - men stayed at home 4. what year was the children act policy introduced 5. what does perverse incentives mean - people are rewarded for irresponsible behaviour - None of the answers above - people are rewarded for good behaviour - people are rewarded for following the policies"}
{"text": "Fun musical game for kids! Learn about geography and songs from around the world It is fun to learn all about the Oceans on a World map! After all, there are five world oceans and they cover a big part of the planet. In this post, we show you three ways we learned them in a way that kids enjoy it and the information actually sticks. I believe so strongly in the importance of our children having a global perspective- knowing the world is so much more than about them, their neighborhood, and their country. Continuing the week's theme of geography, I've found 30 fun activities to facilitate a global perspective."}
{"text": "Definition of automatism n. - The state or quality of being automatic; the power of self-moving; automatic, mechanical, or involuntary action. (Metaph.) A theory as to the activity of matter. 2 The word \"automatism\" uses 10 letters: A A I M M O S T T U. No direct anagrams for automatism found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after automatism (in bold), or to aaimmosttu in any order: s - automatisms All words formed from automatism by changing one letter Browse words starting with automatism by next letter"}
{"text": "Benjamin Franklin Quotes About SlaveryQuotes about: Slavery A [desire] to abolish slavery prevails in North America, many of the Pennsylvanians have set their slaves at liberty, and [Virginia legislators] have petitioned the King for permission to make a law for preventing the importation of more [slaves] into that colony. This request, however, will probably not be granted, as their former laws of that kind have always been repealed. - Born: January 17, 1706 - Died: April 17, 1790 - Occupation: Founding Father of the United States - Cite this Page: Citation"}
{"text": "Various types of surge voltages occur in electrical plants and electronic systems. Depending on the cause, the duration and amplitude of each surge can vary greatly. The direct or indirect consequences of lightning strikes are one particular cause of surge voltages. Here, during the surge voltage, high surge currents with amplitudes of up to ten thousand amperes can occur. In this case, largescale equipment failures and data loss can occur. This failure is often not covered by insurance and, within a short period of time, can become a heavy financial burden \u2013 especially in comparison to the cost of installing a Surge Protection Device (SPD)."}
{"text": "16:51 14 February 2017 Harvard scientists are revolutionising battery technology with their \u201cflow battery\u201d designed to store energy in liquid solutions in order to retain their capacity and discharge rates for up to 10 years. The research team discovered that they could develop stable, water-soluble charge particles resistant to degradation by modifying molecules in electrolytes ferrocene and violegen. By doing so, the solution only loses 1per cent of its capacity every 1,000 cycles. Aside from longer battery life, the new technology also makes battery safer. Battery packs that are made using water are non-corrosive and non-toxic, which means that there is no need to worry about dangerous exploding smartphones in your pocket. Also, the use of water is more cost effective ensuring battery-based energy storage solutions can be made affordable."}
{"text": "Copyright \u00a9 2007-2014 Jon Seligman. All Rights Reserved. Sunderland - The Mackem Jews Sunderland - Home TYNE AND WEAR Municipal Coat of Arms Sunderland, a grey industrial town of shipbuilding and coal, on the north-east coast of England, was home to a vibrant Jewish community for two and a half centuries. The community, though originally founded by Bohemian Jews, was characterised by a pious congregation of Litvaks, most of whom came from Kretinga in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The Kretingers, including a large group of Gillises, formed communal institutions that were well known in British Jewry for learning and social cohesion, but the search for new horizons led to the demise of Sunderland's Jewish community by the end of the millennium. 'Kretinga upon Wear'"}
{"text": "Through ucalgarycares Building Healthy Communities in New Orleans, students critically examine five social determinants of health (race, education, housing, food security and health services) and how they contribute to the vitality of community. Students get the opportunity to: - Volunteer with various community organizations - Experience southern culture through food and cultural activities - Learn about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the city When: February 18-25, 2017 Where: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Examples of previous projects include: urban farming, rebuilding homes, school visits, visiting grassroots organization, composting, community meal preparation etc."}
{"text": "postmarked in 2012 with a stamp of a dressed up bird - an illustration stamp from \"The Snow Queen\" drawn by a famous Ukranian Painter - Vladyslav Yerko - 6.00 - - - - - - - The alphabet comprises thirty-three letters, representing thirty-eight phonemes (meaningful units of sound), and an additional sign\u2014the apostrophe. Twenty letters represent consonants (\u0431, \u0433, \u0491, \u0434, \u0436, \u0437, \u043a, \u043b, \u043c, \u043d, \u043f, \u0440, \u0441, \u0442, \u0444, \u0445, \u0446, \u0447, \u0448, \u0449), ten vowels (\u0430, \u0435, \u0454, \u0438, \u0456, \u0457, \u043e, \u0443, \u044e, \u044f), and two semivowels (\u0439/yot, and \u0432). The soft sign \u044c has no phonetic value, but indicates softening (palatalization) of a preceding consonant."}
{"text": "The United States Army is the Main Ground Force of the United States. They have been in existence since before the Revolutionary War. The US Army has Been in every war that America has Participated in, from the Revolutionary War up to Operation: Iraqi Freedom, or the Iraq War. The Army Has Both Ground Forces and Air Forces, with more in the former than the latter. The Air Forces primarily consists of hielocopters,with the pilot generally being a Warrant Officer. The Formations go as follows, from Smallest to biggest:"}
{"text": "MySQL Database Training MySQL Training Course Objectives * How to use SQL to get output reports with MySQL. * How to modify MySQL data with SQL. * How to create a simple MySQL database Table. MySQL Create Database This tutorial explains you how to create a database in MySQL using the MySQL Command Line Client. You can also use the Table Editor which contains both the MySQL Query Browser and MySQL Administrator, enabling the visual creation and modification of tables. It also allows you the create the MySQL database. PHP Mysql Database Connection PHP Mysql Database Connection is used to build a connection between the PHP on the server-side and Mysql on the backend."}
{"text": "This animated piece offers some technical challenges for students. They will encounter hand crossings, frequent change in hand position, and numerous accents. There is persistent interplay between the hands, and the melody must be carefully brought out. To achieve even eighth notes, students may want to practice the piece using different rhythms, such as long-short-short. Caroline Krause, Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates Fellow"}
{"text": "Gicl\u00e9e on Archival Paper 16\" x 12\" A pulsar is an astronomical object that emits radiation in the form of rapid pulses. One such object that does this is a rotating neutron star. Think of it similar to a lighthouse beacon in space. When the first pulsar was discovered, it did cross the minds of astronomers that they were possibly seeing a transmission from alien life. However, upon discovery of more pulsars that hypothesis was entirely abandoned."}
{"text": "Web pages may be retrieved from a local computer or from a remote web server. The web server may restrict access only to a private network, e.g. a corporate intranet, or it may publish pages on the World Wide Web. Web pages are requested and served from web Server (computing)|servers using Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Web pages may consist of files of static text and other Web content|content stored within the web server's file system (Static web page|static web pages), or may be constructed by Server-side scripting|server-side software when they are requested (dynamic web pages). Client-side scripting can make web pages more responsive to user input once on the client browser."}
{"text": "Today, January 31 is Jackie Robinson\u2019s birthday. He was born in Cairo, Georgia in 1919. Eulogy for Jackie Robinson\u2026by Jesse Jackson. From Ken Burns, Baseball Jackie Robinson Tribute: Baseball Hall of Fame. \u201cThere\u2019s not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.\u201d \u2014 Jackie Robinson All who envision a more just, progressive and fair society cannot ignore the battle for our nation\u2019s educational future. Principals fighting for better schools, teachers fighting for better classrooms, students fighting for greater opportunities, parents fighting for a future worthy of their child\u2019s promise: their fight is our fight. We must all join in."}
{"text": "Paul Rand and his wife, Ann, wrote Listen! Listen! for their daughter, Catherine, to explain the interplay of sound and color. Paul's distinctive papercut illustrations of bold shapes and bursts of color beautifully complement Ann's rhythmic text, encouraging children to listen and repeat noises they hear every day: the \"blop\" of a raindrop, the \"wham!\" of a shutting door, the whisper of the wind in the trees, and the \"crunch crunch\" of buttered toast. - For ages 2 to 5 years - 32 pages, 8.2 x 10 x 0.2 inches"}
{"text": "A four day writing lesson/PowerPoint that can be used with the Being a Writer program for Unit 3 week 2: Personal Narratives. You do not need the program to use this PowerPoint. I use the PowerPoint in my own classroom. My lessons last 40-75 minutes per day. If you have to turn in lesson plans like I do, just go to the outline view and copy and paste to Planbook or some other format you use. Each day list the common core standards for 3rd grade, and objectives. Some days have worksheets to go along with the activities. All worksheet questions are open ended, no answer key needed! This is a big file with 60 slides! Look in my store for other weeks of this unit! The worksheets are copy and pasted into the slide show, or you can download the excel version in my store. PERSONAL NARRATIVE POWERPOINTS WEEK 1, 3, AND 4 ALSO AVAILABLE FREE IN MY STORE!"}
{"text": "We\u2019ve seen last time how Bayesian Updating with continuous priors works. As mentioned back then, it isn\u2019t always easy to calculate the total probability of X (p(x)). Today I will introduce the Beta Distribution which makes these calculations easier. The beta(a,b) distribution is a two parameter distribution on range [0,1] and is therefore ideal to model unknown probabilities: where c is the normalising constant: Furthermore the beta distribution is the conjugate prior for Bernoulli, Binomial and Geometric distributions. Conjugate prior means that if our prior is beta our posterior will also be beta. Example: Suppose we have a coin with unknown probability p of heads. We toss the coin 20 times and get 15 heads and 5 tails. What is the posterior PDF? We can see that the posterior PDF is beta(16,6)."}
{"text": "Levan as a Raw Material: Summary Carbon is the backbone of the chemical industry. As the price of petroleum products rises, interest grows in products derived from bio-based materials. It is hoped that a biorefinery will eventually be able to substitute bio-products for those made from petrochemicals. Levan is one of those bio-based raw materials that can be used as the starting point for several useful products. Levan (Levana\u2122) is made by fermentation of sucrose. Several examples have been found in which levan can be substituted for chemicals with a poor eco-profile. Levan can be made into a biodegradable plastic film and it can be used as an adhesive. Levan derivatives have potential as surfactants. The safety of levan is particularly attractive for use in personal care products."}
{"text": "This lesson activity let's students explore hands-on the concept of mean or \"average\". You will need unifix or snap cubes. Teacher notes and answers are provided in the document. Though this is now a 6th grade standard in the common core, I've done this lesson previously with 5th graders. 6 (not including teacher/answer notes)"}
{"text": "A rare eclipse is under way in which the Moon will block out the Sun partially or totally, according to the location from which it is viewed. The hybrid eclipse began over Florida at sunrise and will be visible from within a narrow corridor traversing the North Atlantic and equatorial Africa. Today\u2019s is an especially rare event as the central path of the eclipse begins annular (partial) and ends total. The total eclipse will sweep east across Africa, taking in northern Kenya and Uganda and ending in Ethiopia and Somalia. Those on the edge of the eclipse\u2019s path, including North America, the north of South America, southern Europe and the Middle East, will catch only a partial view. The Moon\u2019s shadow first became visible for\u2026"}
{"text": "posted by Juggy on . What's the balanced chemical equation of cleaning up oil, whether it be a spill, pipe etc. Chemical means of fighting oil spills are generally detergents which break up big blobs of oil into small liquid drops that are dispersed and eventually broken down by bacteria. This involves a whole sequence of physical and chemical changes. You can't write a simple chemical equation for all that."}
{"text": "Clean air rules likely to be changed this summer are causing serious concerns about future pollution at some of America's most spectacular national parks, reports the Washington Post. The changes will pave the way for 28 new coal-fired power plants near ten parks, according to a report supported by some National Park Service officials. Parks already have \"impaired visibility\" because of pollution, and the changes represent a major \"setback,\" said one official. \"There are some days when it's unhealthy to breathe at the park,\" said a pollution specialist at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. \"People come here to get away, and they can't believe that sometimes they're better off where they came from.\""}
{"text": "Students can access the videos and links below any time to complete their activities. The BrainPop Video can only be viewed at school. If you need to see the BrainPop on Political Parties, please come by the library! What is the Electoral College? Who will you vote for? President Barack Obama Governor Mitt Romney The video below explains how to use your electoral college map. Click Here to go to the Play the Election Electoral College Map! View the presentation below to learn about how the president of the United States is elected. Watch this video to learn about the history of voting!"}
{"text": "Perfect for NonFiction Unit Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned about Butterflies! -Label Ant anatomy Diagram -List 3 facts about their Habitat -List 3 facts about their diet -List the steps of a life cycle and draw a picture -List 3 Physical features This Flip Book could be used as an authentic assessment to evaluate the depth of knowledge your students gained through your unit on butterflies. Use it in small groups, writing center, word work, and whole group. Please keep an eye out for my other flip books! Soon to be uploaded. Thank you for purchasing from Foreverteacher! Please leave feedback. Any questions or concerns please message me and I will be glad to adjust! If you have a specific insect, please ask me and I will design it!"}
{"text": "Figurative language can be so fun to teach and alliteration is no exception. I've created this little pack as a way for kids to practice creating their own alliterations and also identifying alliterations within sentences. This unit is best suited for grades 2-5, but could be adapted for 1st grade whole group lessons. Here's what you'll get: -1 set of alliteration task cards (colored or a B/W version that you can print on colored copy paper to save on ink!) -Recording sheet for the task card activity - Multiple versions of two activities that allow students to create their own alliteration - Reproducible practice sheets **Be sure and download the preview to see what's included! Visit my blog to see more activities and ideas Ms. Leslie Ann"}
{"text": "MyTabstart > Favorites Directory > Gardening > The Process Of Growing Corn There are several varieties of corn, and it can be grown in the backyard or in mass quantities. This TabStart page presents educational resources that illustrate the process of growing corn and also explain the history of corn. With the information here you will know how to cultivate corn, as well as care for and maintain it. In addition, you can learn how to to fight common diseases and pests associated with the corn crop."}
{"text": "People who are fond of grammar would argue that when the word `percentage\u2019 is preceded by the definite article `the\u2019, then the verb is usually singular. It doesn\u2019t really matter if the noun preceding the verb is singular or plural. *The percentage of students from Delhi is relatively small. Although the noun (`students\u2019) is plural, the verb that follows (`is\u2019) is singular. *The percentage of people willing to participate keeps decreasing every year. When you talk about `a percentage\u2019, on the other hand, it can be followed by a singular or plural verb. It depends on the noun which follows `percentage\u2019. *A very small percentage of the students are from Delhi. *I\u2019m told that a small percentage of Padma\u2019s income goes to charity."}
{"text": "Date of Battle: January 7, 1865 Location of Battle: Julesburg, CO Participants: The 7th Iowa Cavalry under Capt. Nicholas O'Brien were attack by about 1,000 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. An Indian decoy lured 38 men of 7th Iowa Cavalry under Capt. Nicholas O'Brien out of Fort Rankin. The trap was sprung too soon and the soldiers made it back to the fort. 14 soldiers, 2 settlers, and no Indians were killed. For more information see: Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Indian Wars of the West Life of George Bent Red Cloud's Folk The Sioux Indian Wars Tribal Wars on the Southern Plains Return to Index Return to CO Fights"}
{"text": "The western grebe is the largest grebe in North America. They breed on freshwater wetlands in the western half of North America. In the winter they typically migrate to the coastal waters of the west coast of North America. They are fish eaters that usually catch their prey by diving under the water. I photographed this grebe at the Bosque del Apache in New Mexico last November."}
{"text": "SQL script files are text files that contain SQL statements, and are useful to execute the same SQL statements repeatedly. Script files can be built manually, or they can be built automatically by database utilities. The Unload utility (dbunload), for example, creates a script file consisting of the SQL statements necessary to recreate a database. Running a SQL script file without loading Running a SQL script file using the Interactive SQL READ statement Running a SQL script file in batch mode (command line) Loading a SQL script from a file into the SQL Statements pane Writing database output to a file Discuss this page in DocCommentXchange. |Copyright \u00a9 2014, SAP AG or an SAP affiliate company. - SAP Sybase SQL Anywhere 16.0|"}
{"text": "|<- 368: Gorebyss||National Pok\u00e9dex||370: Luvdisc ->| While does not evolved into or from the any other Pok\u00e9mon. Relicanth is a Pok\u00e9mon that is heavily based on the coelacanth. It is covered with hard, brown scales that are similar to craggy rocks. The composition of its scales allow it to withstand the intense pressure of the ocean depths. Its tan head has protruding cheekbones, which are smaller on a female. A triangular spike protrudes from the back of its head. Tan patches cover its body and there is a red spot located on both sides. It possesses two pairs of pectoral fins, which it uses to push itself along the sea bottom. Additionally, it has dorsal and pelvic fins near its tail. Its tail fin has a wavy outline. Relicanth is a filter feeder, and it feeds on microscopic organisms with its toothless mouth. It has remained unchanged for 100 million years."}
{"text": "SISD - SIMD - MISD - MIMD Posted on 2004-09-02 reading a book (Introduction to Parallel Processing Algorithms and Architectures) I came across some words (SISD - SIMD - MISD - MIMD - GMMP - GMSV - DMSV - DMMP) which are partially explained,but I don't entirely understand it. What is ment by: * SINGLE/MULTIPLE INSTRUCTION -> what is the \"instruction\", how can I imagine me an \"instruction\" ?? * SINGLE/MULTIPLE DATA -> same question but with the word \"data\" (I know of course what the \"classical\" meaning of \"data\" is , but I don't think you can use that meaning here.). Thanks in advance"}
{"text": "Thursday, 12 December 2013 Anemia: A deficiency in iron can be very dangerous to overall health, and it can manifest in anemia. Anemia is characterized by headaches and migraines, fatigue, weakness, depression, and cognitive malfunction. Therefore, eating food that is high in iron can combat anemia, and eggplants have a decent amount of iron in their meaty, edible fruit. Eggplants are also very rich in copper, another essential component of red blood cells, just like iron. Without these two minerals, the red blood cell count in the body will continue to decrease, since they are perpetually being used up. With healthier, red blood cells coursing through your veins, you will see a noticeable boost in energy and strength, and eliminate feelings of fatigue or stress."}
{"text": "A writ is a court order directed from a higher court to a lower court or government official to comply with specific instructions. A writ is usually only permitted when a defendant has exhausted all other remedies. This means that all appeals must be attempted prior to seeking a writ. Often, defendants use a writ as a means to raise issues not contested in an appeal such as ineffective assistance of an attorney or prosecutorial misconduct. Writs can be very complex and typically involve very specific legal details that were not raised during the original appeal. For this reason, you need a seasoned attorney to assist you in requesting a court to issue a writ."}
{"text": "- How was Army autocratic - Their role was to protect only the Kaiser, not the state - Independent from the Reichstag - So had no one controlling them; only the Kaiser - Conscription so every man had to join the army for 2-3 years. - Discipline, pride in military institutions and love for the Fatherland taught in schools - So boys were bought up to love and fight in the army. - Had the right to introduce martial law Similar History resources:"}
{"text": "Exterior details lend themselves to the interior landscape of a character or narrator. What one chooses to notice, how one describes an object, says more about the speaker than it does about that thing. A character who spends a whole paragraph noticing someone\u2019s unwashed, unkempt hair tells the reader that hygiene is an obsession. The distant relative who\u2019s quick to point out the stain on a shirt might be hasty to reveal the flaws of others. Daily Details Made Monumental, on the Ploughshares blog, discusses how Joan Didion utilizes detail in her nonfiction."}
{"text": "The snake. Among the Romans the snake was the conventional representation of the genius loci. figures of serpents were often painted against a wall, as the cross is in modern Italy, and answered the purpose of our sign \u201cCommit no nuisance\u201d (Pers. i.113 ). As the emblem of Aesculapius (q.v.), the snake was the sign that hung before the Roman pharmacies, answering to our pestle and mortar. It was also the military ensign of a cohort, being then commonly termed draco."}
{"text": "New Zealand dairy prices increase Read the article Dairy product prices to rise despite milk freeze and then answer the questions below. You can either read the article in the window below or you can follow the previous link to read the article in a separate window. Identify the key determinants of demand for dairy products in New Zealand. Using diagrams, as appropriate, explain the changes that have taken place in the market for dairy products. Analyse the likely impact of the increase in the price of milk on - pizzas and - soya milk and other milk substitutes. Discuss the extent to which manufacturers of dairy products will be able to pass on the increased costs to consumers in the form of higher prices."}
{"text": "|Page (1) of 1 - 04/04/11||email article||print page| Want to know how sedimentary rock is made? In this film geology expert, Matt Genge, will explain the basics of sedimentary rocks, and show you with beautiful pictures and diagrams how they're created. |Geology: Sedimentary Rocks| Source:GrabNetworks (c). All Rights Reserved"}
{"text": "Teachers Keynote \u2013 90 minutes Anti Bullying Teacher Training Teachers have a central role in reducing bullying and bad behavior in their school. Reportbullying.com offers a 90 minute anti bullying keynote to educate teachers about bullying and intervention behavior. Jim Jordan offers a teacher training workshop course which includes; What is bullying? How to identify bullies Forms of bullying Get to know your students Understanding why kids bully How to become objective and measurable to build consistency How to create a proactive motivating school environment. Are you Aggressive or Assertive? Understanding Bully, Victim, Bystander roles"}
{"text": "The first two Palapas each had 12 transponders and were supported by 40 earth stations; they were identical to the Anik and Westar satellites built (also by Boeing Satellite Systems) for the first domestic systems in Canada and the United States. The current system has three satellites, each with 24 transponders, and thousands of earth stations. Palapa B2, launched from the space shuttle, failed to reach its correct orbit but was salvaged by a later shuttle mission. Related category SATELLITES AND SPACE PROBES Home \u2022 About \u2022 Copyright \u00a9 The Worlds of David Darling \u2022 Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy \u2022 Contact"}
{"text": "The definition of a function can be extended to define the definition of an inverse, or an invertible function. It's important to understand proving inverse functions, and the method of proving inverse functions helps students to better understand how to find inverse functions. Students should review how to find an inverse algebraically and the basics of proofs. Sample Problems (2) Need help with \"Applied Linear Equations: Geometry Problem\" problems? Watch expert teachers solve similar problems to develop your skills. Length of a rectangle is 5 cm more than twice its width."}
{"text": "Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Gardening Seeds & Seasons and other Garden topics. What many people may not know is that geraniums need to thoroughly dry out between watering periods. Geraniums grow best when they are planted in clay pots. This is because a clay pot helps the soil to dry out quicker. Geraniums tend to get sickly when planted in plastic containers because they hold too much moisture. Another thing you may know about geraniums is they can be started with a cutting. Simply pinch off the bottoms and push them into a soil-less mix such as peat moss or perlite. Add heat by placing on a heating pad and roots generally appear in about ten days. |Sheri Ann Richerson|"}
{"text": "Pruning raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, currants and elderberries Brambles are biennial plants with two types of canes: primocanes and floricanes. For fall-fruiting raspberries and blackberries, berries are harvested in August or September from 1-year-old canes called primocanes. For summer-fruiting brambles, primocanes are 1-year-old vegetative canes, and 2-year-old canes called floricanes produce the fruit. Canes that produce fruit die after the fruit matures and will need to be pruned. Various brambles are pruned differently, and some need to be tipped during the growing season.This guide describes how to prune brambles to maintain annual cropping. Archive version. For the most recent information see extension.missouri.edu."}
{"text": "Organic Beetroot - U.K. A rich source of phytochemical compound, glycine betaine. Betaine lowers homocysteine levels in the blood. Homocysteine is a highly toxic metabolite, promotes platelet clotting & atherosclerotic-plaque formation, which can be harmful to blood vessels. High levels of homocysteine in the blood result in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and peripheral vascular diseases. Raw beetroot is an excellent source of folates. However, extensive cooking may significantly deplete its level in food. Folates are necessary for DNA synthesis within the cells. Beetroot leaves are an excellent sources of vitamin C. 100 g of beet greens provide 30 mg or 50% of RDA. Vitamin C is one of the powerful natural antioxidants, which helps the human body scavenge deleterious free radicals one of the reasons for cancer developmen"}
{"text": "Category:Russian terms derived from Arabic |Recent additions to the category| |Oldest pages ordered by last edit| \u00bb All languages \u00bb Russian language \u00bb Terms by etymology \u00bb Terms derived from other languages \u00bb Afro-Asiatic languages \u00bb Semitic languages \u00bb West Semitic languages \u00bb Central Semitic languages \u00bb Arabic languages \u00bb Arabic Terms in Russian that originate from the Arabic language. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. Pages in category \"Russian terms derived from Arabic\" The following 90 pages are in this category, out of 90 total."}
{"text": "Practical Sewing Techniques Paperback A general introduction to the basic skills of sewing practice, this excellent practical guide gives learners a solid foundation from which to expand their sewing confidence. It is also a handy reference tool for those with more experience. Basic techniques for sewing by hand and using a sewing machine are clearly explained, including essentials such as hand-sewing buttons, hems, stitches, seams, setting up the sewing machine and choosing fabrics. Explanations of more advanced sewing techniques, such as making collars, cuffs, pockets or alterations to existing garments, show you how to adapt and refine design details to suit your own projects. - Format: Paperback - Pages: 144 pages, 300+, photographs and diagrams - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Publication Date: 23/06/2011 - Category: Needlework & fabric crafts - ISBN: 9781408127483"}
{"text": "A graphic built from three different images collected by the European Space Agency\u2019s Sentinel-1A radar shows sea-ice change along northeast Greenland\u2019s coast. Shades of grey on the left depict the static landmass, while colors on the right show changes in sea-ice type and cover. Near the center-left is the Zachariae Isstrom glacier, which is losing about 5 billion metric tons of ice a year to the ocean. Scientists have determined that the bottom of Zachariae Isstrom is being rapidly eroded by warmer ocean water mixed with growing amounts of meltwater from the ice-sheet surface. It\u2019s estimated that the entire glacier holds enough water to raise global sea levels by more than 46 centimeters. The polar regions are some of the first to experience and visibly demonstrate the effects of climate change, serving as barometers for change in the rest of the world."}
{"text": "Gareth is the name of one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legends, the son of Lot and Morgause, Arthur\u2019s older half-sister, which makes him Arthur\u2019s nephew. The name first appeared in Thomas Malory\u2019s Le Morte d\u2019Arthur, based on the name Gahariet, an Old French form of the name. The etymology behind the name is uncertain though it has been linked to Welsh gwaredd meaning \u201cgentleness\u201d. It could also be connected to another name, Geraint, the Welsh form of Latin Gerontius meaning \u201cold man\u201d from Greek geron. Other possible meanings I\u2019ve come across is that it might be from Welsh Gweir \u201cgrass\u201d, \u201chay\u201d, \u201ccollar\u201d, \u201cloop\u201d or \u201cbend\u201d or Gweirydd \u201cGweir + lord\u201d, or that it could be from Old Welsh gwrhyt \u201cvalor\u201d. Origin: Welsh, Ancient Greek - Gahariet (Medieval French)"}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: description of sweating sickness ...rate. The disease was fully described by the physician John Caius, who was practicing in Shrewsbury in 1551 when an outbreak of the sweating sickness occurred. His account, A Boke or Counseill Against the Disease Commonly Called the Sweate, or Sweatyng Sicknesse (1552), is the main historical source of knowledge of the extraordinary disease. discussed in biography ...outbreak of the disease, which provided him with an opportunity to observe its symptoms and to speculate on its causes. The following year, after his return to London, he published A Boke or Counseill Against the Disease Commonly Called the Sweate, or Sweatyng Sicknesse (1552), which became the main source of knowledge of this disease. Modern investigators think that the..."}
{"text": "posted by harry on . A rocket weighs 1 x10^7 N while on the surface of the earth. The ignition of its engines results in a lift off force of 1.5 X 10^7 N a) what is the mass of the rocket. b) what is its acceleration at lift -off c)How fast will it be moving if it acceleartion at this rates for 10 minutes. d) How high will it be after 10 minutes. 1 the weight is mg, solve for m 2 Lift off force=mg + ma solve for a vf=at change t to seconds h=1/2 a t^2 The reality is that the weight of the rocket decreases as fuel is burned. I suppose your teacher wants to ignore that. Thank you Mr Bob Pursley"}
{"text": "Our visiting exhibitions, permanent exhibits, and IMAX films are often related to important education outcomes. When available, we place educators guides, classroom activities, and further resources here. Exploring Permanent Exhibits IMAX Film Resources America Wild: National Parks Adventure Canadian Educator's Guide (Watch for the maple leaf symbol with added Canadian content) 25 Acts of Energy Conservation 25 Acts of Energy Conservation is a K to 12, province-wide action campaign with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society that promotes energy conservation all school year, culminating in a month of daily activities between Earth Hour and Earth Day (March 21 to April 25, 2016)."}
{"text": "Error Prevention Training Course Everyone knows a chain is only as strong as its weakest link \u2013 so what is the most common, weakest link in many of today's critical business, clinical and industrial processes? As electro-mechanical equipment and automated systems have become more reliable over the past few decades, more and more organizations are \ufb01nding human error to be an increasingly frequent contributor to both defects and accidents. This workshop addresses the most common causes of human error and demonstrates how the best practices from high reliability industries (such aviation and nuclear power) can be adapted to other industries to minimize the opportunity for error. - Trends in human error Dealing with \"complexity\" Operators - Environmental factors - Equipment & system design Overcoming common causes: - Lack of knowledge - Lack of communication - Lack of Awareness"}
{"text": "Hypericum concinnum is a species of wildflower known by the common name gold-wire or goldwire. It is quite similar in appearance to St. John's wort, which is in the same genus. It is a short perennial plant bearing bunches of bright yellow flowers on its stems. The flower has long petals which fold back from the bloom, and a spray of thin stamens and pistils. This plant is endemic to California. |This Malpighiales article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.|"}
{"text": "All instruments in the string family have their sound produced by bowing or plucking strings. Typical orchestral instruments include (from highest in pitch to the lowest): All stringed instruments can produce more than 1 note at a time. Clefs used by stringed instruments: |con sordini (or con sord.)||with mutes| |senza sordini (or senza sord.)||without mutes| |pizzicato (or pizz.)||pluck the strings| |arco||play with the bow (after an instruction to play pizzicato)| |sul ponticello||play near the bridge| |sul G||play on the G string|"}
{"text": "Definition of subsidiary coin : a coin especially of silver of a denomination smaller than the basic monetary unit (such as a U.S. half-dollar, quarter, or dime) \u2014 compare minor coin Love words? You must \u2014 there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that\u2019s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with: - More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary - Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes - Advanced search features - Ad free! Seen and Heard What made you want to look up subsidiary coin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "What is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling is basically swishing about a tbsp of oil, most use coconut oil or sesame oil, in your mouth. Usually it is done for several minutes, about 15 or 20, and then spit into a garbage can. (Spitting it into the sink can clog your drains!) While you swish the oil around your mouth, the bacteria \u201cget stuck\u201d in it and get stuck in the liquid oil. What are the Benefits of Oil Pulling? - `. Oil Pulling Can Reduce Harmful Bacteria in The Mouth- Read this study: Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study - Oil Pulling Reduces Plaque and Gingivitis- Again see study above. - Oil Pulling Reduces Bad Breath- Please Read: Effect of oil pulling on halitosis and microorganisms causing halitosis: A randomized controlled pilot trial."}
{"text": "Genes first isolated from yeast which encode proteins that control critical steps in the cell division cycle. An example of such a protein is Cdc 14, a phosphatase that is localized in the nucleolus (q.v.). When the contents of the nucleolus are dispersed in late anaphase, this enzyme digests mitotic cyclins. See Chronology, 1973, Hartwell et al.; cyclins. Subjects: Genetics and Genomics."}
{"text": "Russia's lower house of parliament approved a change to the constitution that extends the term of the president from four to six years, CNN reports. The move is widely seen as a bureaucratic maneuver that will lead to the return of Vladimir Putin as president. The upper house of parliament is expected to follow suit and make the measure law. Putin stepped down as president and became prime minister because the constitution prevented him from serving three straight terms. Dmitry Medvedev's term is scheduled to end in 2012, but this new amendment could set the stage for early elections. Putin would then be allowed to run again, with the possibility of gaining 12 years in office."}
{"text": "Mediaton by Rights The law defines Mediation in \u00a7 1 Para. 1 ZivMediatG: \u201dan activity being based on voluntariness of the parties, with which a technically trained, neutral negotiator (Mediator) with recognized methods encourages communication between the parties systematically with to make the self-accounted solution of their conflict possible. and Duties of the Mediator The mediator is only allowed to act upon approval of the parties. The mediator has to be sworn to secrecy about the facts which are given in the framework of mediation or otherwise given to notice."}
{"text": "Definition of number theory : the study of the properties of integers First Known Use of number theory Learn More about number theory Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about number theory Seen and Heard What made you want to look up number theory? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible)."}
{"text": "Meaning: \u201cfierce, strong, gracious, dear.\u201d The name is a feminine form of the old Czech male name, Jarmil, which is composed of the Slavic element, jary, meaning, \u201cfierce, strong\u201d and mil, meaning, \u201cgracious, dear.\u201d The designated name-day is February 4th. Common diminutive forms include: Jara, Jarina, Jarka, Jarmilka, Jaromilka, Jarulinka, Jaruna, Jarunka, Mila and Mili. The masculine form is, of course, Jarmil. Variations of both the masculine and the feminine are: Jaromil (m) and Jaromila (f). Obscure Polish forms are: Jarmi\u0142 and Jarmi\u0142a. A Polish feminine diminutive is Jarcza."}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: \u201cDiary of Anne Frank, The\u201d ...the story of Anne Frank, a German Jewish teenager who died in a World War II concentration camp and whose diary is arguably the most famous work about the Holocaust. The screenplay was written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, who adapted their Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name. \u201cFather of the Bride\u201d Studio: MGMDirector: Vincente Minnelli Producer: Pandro S. Berman Writers: Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett Music: Adolph Deutsch Running time: 92 minutes"}
{"text": "Dr. Linda Anooshian This study explores the attitudes and beliefs of Boise State University students regarding veterans\u2019 reintegration issues. Two hundred eight students in an introductory psychology course participated in an online survey. We found that 88% of respondents know a veteran but 37% don\u2019t know what services are available to them to assist with reintegration issues such as family, mental health and addictions problems. The information gathered assisted us in designing a brochure to serve as a single source of information on reintegration assistance for veterans and their families. Ross, Kevin; Anderson, Adela; Horan, Maribeth; and Sorenson, Cina, \"The Reintegration of Veterans\" (2008). Service-Learning Program. 2."}
{"text": "Hins Canit Castle, Ca\u00f1ete la Real An Arabic castle begun in the 9th century and completed in the 16th century. This great fortress was one of the most important during the Humar Bem Hafsum uprising and the Christian and Granada wars. Its name can be traced back to the Arabic Hins Cannit or Qanit, which, depending on the author consulted, either means \u201cCanit Castle\u201d or is a reference to the canes that can still be found close to the town centre. The present-day name is derived from the aforementioned term, to which the adjective real or royal was added following an order issued by Alfonso XI."}
{"text": "The natural reserve called \u201cValle delle Ferriere\u201d is known by botanists all over the world thanks to the presence of a plant which is very rare in Europe, Woodwardia radicans: it is a so-called living fossil, that lived during Tertiary age. The reserve is also the habitat of different kinds of orchids and of a small carnivore plant, called \u201cPinguicola hirtiflora\u201d, a plant that lives eating small insects. Small animals, among them the so-called \u201csalamander with glasses\u201d, inhabit the valley, too. The valley is reachable through a wonderful path along the stream called Rio Canneto. The path is easy and goes through beautiful woods, springs, and small cascades."}
{"text": "Here is a photo of a bird found dead that we can\u2019t identify. Do you know what it may be? Your photo (not used here) shows a juvenile striated pardalote, a tiny bird of the gumleaves and treetops. It would have been about four or five months old. Perhaps its relative inexperience resulted in some mishap. Pardalotes of two species (striated and spotted) seem to be more numerous in the Ballarat region during autumn and early winter. Food would be the main reason for their movement. Because of their small size and treetop habits, pardalotes tend to be missed by most people. Although their calls indicate that they are fairly common. Sometimes there are several in one tree. They feed on a small insects among the gumleaves. - Questions and photos are welcome. Send to Roger Thomas at The Courier, PO Box 21, Ballarat, 3353, or email to email@example.com"}
{"text": "How to Play \"A House Is Not A Home\" on the piano Want to learn how to improvise and play jazz piano? Well first you have to learn techniques from the jazz greats of yesteryear. This piano lesson teaches you how to play \"A House Is Not A Home\" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. With some practice and basic understanding of music theory and harmony you will soon be able to improvise jazz solos over basic chords. Soon you will be able to play along with any tune with this jazz piano lesson. Check out this jazz piano how to video and you will be on your way to playing \"A House Is Not A Home\" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David."}
{"text": "TagsArduino Arduino Uno baking boffins build Craft cupcake diary dates Dr Matt Little Electromagnetic Field electronics EMF Camp Event events fabrication fingers frosting Geeky Girl Geeks Hacker Culture Hackspace homepage James Bond Skills LED Lock Picking LVL1 make Maker Faire UK Newcastle Oomlout.com Open Hacknight Open Source party Pledge project Rapid Prototyping Robotics Science Skills solar power Soldering tools toys workshop workshops Learn how to make a solar-powered USB phone charger in this easy workshop on Thursday, 29 May. Learn to make a working off-grid photovoltaic system in this all-day workshop. Make a small circuit to run a solar-powered engine in this \u00a35 workshop. 4 \u2013 5 August is our Weekend of DIY Solar Power, where you can learn to make a solar power system or solar PV panels."}
{"text": "Meaning of Optimism Noun / \u09ac\u09bf\u09b6\u09c7\u09b7\u09cd\u09af / \u0938\u0902\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world. the belief that goodness pervades reality. the doctrine that the existing world is the best of all possible worlds. the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things"}
{"text": "Certain Genes Provide Immunity to Ebola Could the virus have been engineered to target people with specific genes? Reposted from: NaturalNews.com | by J. D. Heyes According to a new study published just days ago in the journal Science, researchers who infected a group of specially bred mice with the virus \u201esaw a range of reactions, from zero [symptoms] to death by hemorrhagic fever,\u201d The Washington Post reported, citing the study\u2019s findings. The scientists were studying the varied reactions to the disease, and were specifically measuring how different genes in the mice altered the course of the viral infection. In doing so, researchers were able to determine which genes in humans are more vulnerable to death by the virus. The study is the first truly viable mouse study involving the Ebola virus, which has killed about 5,000 people in\u2026 View original post 642 s\u0142owa wi\u0119cej"}
{"text": "| Le Du Tong | |Name(s)||Le Du Tong| King Le Du Tong was a Vietnamese King who assumed the throne in 1705. Le Du Tong was the 22nd King of the Le Dynasty which had been ruling over Vietnam since 1427. Farmers accidently came across the coffin of the buried King when they were digging in a farmers field in 1958 and experts were first able to exam the remains in 1964. Little is known about the mummification of King Le Du Tong, however it is suspected that formaldehyde was used to preserve the body. The finding of King Le Du Tong's body was a very important find as it is one of the only cases in which a leader of the Le Dynasty could be excavated and examined."}
{"text": "- Confederation of Anarchist Subreddits - \u21d0 What's this? Mutualism is not a specific social, political or economic system. It is\u2014at its core\u2014an ethical philosophy. We begin with mutuality or reciprocity\u2014the Golden Rule, more or less\u2014and then seek to apply that principle in a variety of situations. As a result, under mutualism every meaningfully social relation will have the form of an anarchic encounter between equally unique individuals\u2014free absolutes\u2014no matter what layers of convention we pile on it. -- (From \"Two-Gun Mutualism and The Golden Rule\") The Mutualist Tradition: (Here is an extended wiki of anarchist authors, courtesy of the Libertarian Labyrinth) Introductory Mutualist Texts: (More Suggested Reading)"}
{"text": "|MATH NOTEBOOK PAGE 6| |MATH NOTEBOOK PAGE 7| The class got up and moved to check problems 1-5. Students had to find 3 friends to compare answers with. If they agreed they were to have their friend initial the problem. If they disagreed they were to have a discussion to determine who was correct. If they couldn't I was the judge. Once the student got 3 sets of initials for a problem I had to give the final ok and initial their paper. All students got a total of 4 sets of initials on each of the 5 problems."}
{"text": "Sir, The methods of calculus (letters, Oct 4 & 5) were discovered in the 17th century before the discovery of the mathematical notion of a limit, on which a rigorous treatment depends. That is why advanced calculus is called \u201canalysis\u201d: 19th-century mathematicians analysed heuristic methods to find out why they worked. Traditionally British schools have taught the heuristic methods. Another tradition, followed until recently on the Continent and in the US, avoids a heuristic approach and postpones the teaching of calculus until students can understand analysis. However, US schools have recently come to see the advantages of the British approach. St Albans, Herts"}
{"text": "What are the differences in terms of their attributes and the way they carried out their tasks? Answers 1Add Yours Mr. Brown, the first white missionary in Umuofia is an understanding, respectful man. He doesn't push Christianity on the clan and even makes friends with the clansmen. Reverend Smith, on the other hand, is very strict with the clan. He insists that the members of the clan convert to the Christian religion and give up their own beliefs. Unlike Mr Brown, Rev. Smith shows no respect for culture, and his behavior can partially be blamed for the unfavorable way white colonialists are seen by the clans. Mr. Kiaga is a convert; he is a Christian African. His faith is strong, and his demeanor with the clans is one of gentleness and understanding. Things Fall Apart"}
{"text": "Peanut Cracking Work. A yummy snack while practicing the fine motor skill of twisting a nut cracker. Shells are stored in small bowl and emptied into the compost at the end of the activity. Orange Juice Squeezing Work. Requires fine and large motor skills as well as the coordinated movement of pressing and twisting. Container of freshly squeezed juice is poured into a glass in our snack area for drinking, skins are composted, and tools are washed by the child and set up for the next person when finished. Banana Slicing Work. The child peels and slices the banana into small disks. Toothpicks are then inserted into each slice for serving to friends. Child carries the prepared slices around the classroom and politely offers and serves the snack to friends hors d'ouerves style. \"Would you like a banana?\""}
{"text": "The Bronze has been the most popular turkey variety for most of American history. It originated from crosses between the domestic turkeys brought by European colonists to the Americas and the eastern wild turkeys they found upon their arrival. The hybrid vigor of this cross resulted in turkey stocks that were larger and more vigorous than the European birds, and they were also much tamer than wild turkeys. The coppery-bronze colored metallic sheen, which gives the variety its name, was part of the inheritance from its wild ancestors. The Bronze variety was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1874. Weights; Old Toms 36 lbs. Old Hens 20 lbs. The genotype of the bronze has no mutations and is considered (normal or the wild type) bb CC dd EE NN RR SlSl SpSp PnPn Or simply (bb) which indicates bronze base with no mutations at any locus in the genotype"}
{"text": "During the Easter season, we look at the Gospel stories of Jesus Christ\u2019s appearances after the Resurrection. At the end of 40 days, Jesus ascended into heaven, promising to send a helper to the disciples as they took on their mission of spreading the Good News. That helper\u2014the Holy Spirit\u2014came 10 days later on the day of Pentecost. Between the Ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles and Mary waited in prayer for nine days. These nine days, in essence, constituted the first novena. Celebrate the final days of the Easter season with this month\u2019s free download\u2014a poster and booklet on Ascension to Pentecost: The First Novena. We\u2019re also providing a how-to sheet with tips on using these resources in your classroom. Fill out the below form to receive the free PDFs: Ascension to Pentecost: The First Novena poster, booklet, and idea sheet."}
{"text": "|Developer||Ilya Efimov Production| |Price (MSRP)||49 \u20ac| |Type / Tags| The tin whistle, also called the penny whistle, English flageolet, Scottish penny whistle, tin flageolet, Irish whistle, six-holed woodwind instrument. It is a fipple flute, putting it in the same category as the recorder, Native American flute, and other woodwind instruments that meet such criteria. A tin whistle player is called a tin whistler or simply a whistler. The tin whistle is closely associated with Celtic music. - 717 MB ncw compressed format. - 1166 samples, 44,1 Hz \\24-bit, stereo. - 2 natural legato types: normal and glissando. - 10 different articulations. - Realistic dynamic from p to f. - Two vibrato types. - Control of realistic vibrato and frullato. - Reassignable keyswitches and midi-controllers. - 3 modes of legato performance. - Repetition key. - Attack mode. - 6 round-robin for staccato."}
{"text": "It's Like That In February 2002, Australian radio reporter Jacqueline Arias did telephone interviews with very young asylum seekers, who had been detained for at least twelve months on the Australian coast. The children talked about their situation with some resignation: \"Because life in this land out here is good, but not in this camp. It's as if we've been sent to prison. Do you know prison? That's what it's like here!\" The independent collective Southern Ladies Animation Group S.L.A.G. made an animated film, featuring three coloured birds, to go along with the children's voices. At the time of the completion of the film, in the autumn of 2003, the children's situation had still not changed. Australia 2003, 7 min. Short, Animation, Fiction, Spoken language: English Southern Ladies Animation Group (S.L.A.G.)"}
{"text": "Storing carbon dioxide underground by turning it into rock - November 18, 2016 - American Chemical Society - In November, the Paris Climate Agreement goes into effect to reduce global carbon emissions. To achieve the set targets, experts say capturing and storing carbon must be part of the solution. Several projects throughout the world are trying to make that happen. Now, a study on one of those endeavors has found that within two years, carbon dioxide injected into basalt transformed into solid rock. READ THE FULL ARTICLE: SCIENCE DAILY"}
{"text": "The Quran has much to say about what we call environmental issues, about taking care of the earth. Fasad fi\u2019l ard is usually translated \u201ccorruption on earth,\u201d and one of its meanings is in fact corruption in the usual moral sense: cheating, bribery, promiscuity, abusive behavior, theft, oppression, political corruption, spree or senseless killing. But the term \u201cfasad\u201d also can refer to spoilage, as in spoiled vegetables or fruits. Or to something adulterated. Or pollution, such as environmental pollution. Why else would it be constantly called \u201ccorruption on earth?\u201d Why mention this? We know corruption takes place on earth already."}
{"text": "Prevalence refers to the number of people currently diagnosed with diabetes. Quality and Outcomes Framework The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) was introduced in 2004 and provides financial incentives to general practices for the provision of high-quality care. Participation by practices in the QOF is voluntary but most practices choose to participate. As part of QOF, general practices will register the number of people with diabetes and therefore prevalence figures are available. These figures are published annually. ||Number of people diagnosed There are almost 3.5 million people who have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK. More detailed figures with prevalence percentages for the UK will be updated in early 2016."}
{"text": "An Oilfish, Ruvettus pretiosus, approaches a bait at a depth of 878 m, north-east of Osprey Reef, Coral Sea, off Queensland, 21 May 2010. One of the differences between the Oilfish and an Escolar, Lepidocybium flavobrunneum, is the absence of lateral keels on the side of the caudal peduncle. The slightly raised ridge visible in the clip is presumably musculature not a keel. Other differences include fewer finlets behind the second dorsal and anal fins in the Oilfish (2 vs. 4-6) and a larger mouth (extending to below or just beyond the rear of the eye vs. extending to under the front of the eye). The scales of the Oilfish are also much larger than those of the Escolar. Last Updated: 21 June 2012 Juvenile Oilfish View full size Photographer: Greg Barea \u00a9 Greg Barea 1 William Street NSW 2010 Australia"}
{"text": "What did Ishmael\u2019s parents teach him about being a man? How did he define manhood once he began his long walk west? What general life lessons were his parents able to teach him that sustained him during his brutal passage from boyhood, and that he carries with him to this day? Answers 1Add Yours Answered by jill d #170087"}
{"text": "A living museum always continues to evolve. The collection grows, special exhibitions and events get planned, and displays improve with new methods of presentation. Much of what the Museum has achieved has been made possible through the financial and moral support of the Friends of the Museum, founded in 1966. The Friends' association views as its primary responsibilities: - Acquiring culturally significant toys for the Museum, and thus preserving them for posterity, - Supporting the Museum in maintaining and preserving these valuable toys, and encouraging relevant research work, - Helping maintain and expand the exhibition rooms, - Promoting awareness of the Toy Museum."}
{"text": "Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (9 March 1934 \u2013 27 March 1968) was a Russian pilot and cosmonaut. He was the first human to journey into outer space, when his Vostok spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth on 12 April 1961. Gagarin became an international celebrity, and was awarded many medals and titles, including Hero of the Soviet Union, the nation's highest honour. Vostok 1 marked his only spaceflight, but he served as backup crew to the Soyuz 1 mission (which ended in a fatal crash). Gagarin later became deputy training director of the Cosmonaut Training Centre outside Moscow, which was later named after him. Gagarin died in 1968 when the MiG-15 training jet he was piloting crashed. The Yuri Gagarin Medal is awarded in his honor. Lomonosov Factory began to incarnate cosmonauts on porcelain items and invite space heroes to the workshops of the factory."}
{"text": "In Quantum Atom Theory the illusion of time is created by wave-particle duality. Time needs a static reference frame to move against and this is supplied by the photons and electrons. They are waves of future probabilities and particles only in the moment of now. This is why time only moves one way, forward because the uncertainty principle only works for future events. We always know the momentum and position of a particle in the past. Electromagnetic radiation (light etc) is creating a sea of probability and when the wave function collapses it creates a moment in time. Then the uncertainty principle moves on again as the illusion of time. The observer and observed oil on canvas Because photons of light move through space but not time the observer will always see light of the same polarization as the observed no matter how great the distance between them."}
{"text": "Most of our kinderkids know their colors when they come to us. We do a review at the beginning of the year. We focus on recognizing and reading all those color words. The kinderkids also complete a homework assignment for each color. They bring pictures of each color as we review. Here are our circle maps for our color days from last week. We have also been making a few anchor charts to display in our classroom. This one is inspired by Mrs. Will's Kindergarten. Be sure to check out her blog. She has so-o-o many neat things to share. After completing this anchor chart, I could hear the kids discussing their work at their tables. They were complementing each other and checking to make sure their work met the guidelines. I enjoy seeing them apply things we have learned in class. :) Hope you are having a GREAT week at school."}
{"text": "The continent of Agatha is a large continent situated north of the continent of Tenosia. Due to the death of King Alfonso Argon, ruler of Agatha, a power vacuum was created. Sensing opportunity, the Mason Order, led by General Malric Terrowin, eagerly filled the void. By the time of the return of the remainder of the Agathian army, the Masons and their loyalists controlled most of the eastern half of Agatha while loyalists supporting the dynasty of Argon held the west. This dispute led to the Agathain Civil War and Agatha as it is known today. The continent of Agatha is connected by sea to Tenosia in the south, Maxis in the east, and the Alistar Republic further north. A continent known as the Commonwealth of Arga exists on a peninsula located between the Alistar Republic and the Crusaders of Helgen."}
{"text": "Words for School: Level 3 About This Workbook This book teaches your child to read and write over 50 important vocabulary words in math, science, language arts, and social studies, using an engaging visual approach. If your child is learning words related to school subjects, this book will build on that foundation. 8 \u00bc \u00d7 11 \u2154 inches. paperback. 80 pages. full color."}
{"text": "The European Baroque being in Rome it was meant o be a celebration of the catholic church victory again the protestant. The catholic church was trying to attract new and bring back old followers by introducing this new dramatic style. Baroque architecture is interested in combining function and universality. Probably the most well-known and influential sculptor of this era is Gianlorenzo Bernini. Creating beautiful work of art like the Ecstasy of Saint Teressa."}
{"text": "What information reports are? - They are reports used to forward raw information that are being collected by us to fulfill intelligence requirements. Where are they commonly found? - They are commonly found in factual texts, books Some language features - They are usually used formally and straightforward. - They use simple present tense"}
{"text": "A history of Ireland, from its first settlement to the present time : including a particular account of its literature, music, architecture, and natural resources; with upwards of two hundred biographical sketches of its most eminent men; interspersed with a great number of Irish melodies, original and selected, arranged for musical instruments, and illustrated by many portraits of celebrated Irishmen, and a series of architectural views / |Main Author:||Mooney, Thomas.| Published by the Author, No Tags, Be the first to tag this record! System Under Maintenance Our Library Management System is currently under maintenance. Holdings and item availability information is currently unavailable. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and contact us for further assistance: Find on map |Copy||Live Status Unavailable|"}
{"text": "At t = 0, a 730 g mass at rest on the end of a horizontal spring (k = 128 N/m) is struck by a hammer, which gives it an initial speed of 2.74 m/s. (a) Determine the period of the motion. s Determine the frequency of the motion. Hz (b) Determine the amplitude. m I have found parts A with no problem...but i was hoping someone could post the formula that I can use to find the amplitude as I am having some real trouble figuing it out."}
{"text": "The Logic of Reality in this section, I2 will present various aspects of the logic of reality. Anticipations - presents versions or glimpses of the first law of reality (nothing unreal is self-aware) acknowledged or advocates by past psychophilosophers. Foundation - presents the logic of reality from the ground up; from its first principles. it is important to note that this is more or less the reverse of the order of discovery (for this I2, anyway). Taxonomy - a taxonomy of reality types; or, more generally, a taxonomy of all that (allegedly) is. Alternate Root Predicates - desireable; but, problematic. Experientio - a derivation of I2 experience; therefore, I2 am. obviously, the experientio is structurally similar to Descartes' cogito (I think; therefore, I am); but, without some of the warts."}
{"text": "About Hyssop Edit Wikipedia Article About Hyssop on Wikipedia Hyssop (Hyssopus) is a genus of about 10-12 species of herbaceous or semi-woody plants in the family Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean east to central Asia. They are aromatic, with erect branched stems up to 60 cm long covered with fine hairs at the tips. The leaves are narrow oblong, 2-5 cm long. The small blue flowers are borne on the upper part of the branches during summer. By far the best-known species is the Herb Hyssop (H. officinalis), widely cultivated outside its native area in the Mediterranean."}
{"text": "Synonyms of \"RADII\" noun - the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere noun - a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere) noun - a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius noun - the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm noun - support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim"}
{"text": "Global Warming?: First Accumulating Snow Can Happen Just Weeks Away The earliest that accumulating snow can fall in some U.S. cities is just weeks away, though it may be hard to believe given it\u2019s mid-August. Based on history, September is when several western and northern cities in the Lower 48 have seen their earliest first accumulating snow of the season. Accumulating snow is defined by what the National Weather Service refers to as measurable snow, an accumulation of 0.1 inch or greater. \u2013 READ MORE"}
{"text": "How to Start a Compare and Contrast Essay? How to Start a Compare and Contrast Essay: Build the Framework In order to understand how to start an essay, you must first have a full understanding of what you\u2019re going to be writing about. In a compare and contrast essay, you are discussing both the similarities and the differences between two subjects. While you may be someone who can start an essay off of the top of your head with no problem, many people find it easier to sit down and write out an outline before beginning. The order in which you introduce your points in your introduction is the order in which you should introduce them in your essay, so it\u2019s good to have the framework completed before beginning. Knowing how to start a compare and contrast essay is the first step to writing an interesting essay that will keep readers engaged all the way to the end."}
{"text": "This week we our hands have been busy during math. Using these base ten blocks, students have been showing my different ways to make numbers up to 100. In this activity below, students were building towers with their 10's rods. They then had to compute how many individual cubes were in their towers by counting by 10's. This was way more fun than a worksheet right?"}
{"text": "- To regress; to slip backwards or revert to a previous, worse state. \"He felt better for a little while, before his condition started to backslide.\" - To shirk responsibility; to renege on one's obligations or commitments. \"Rich countries are backsliding on their commitment to agree to new WTO measures to help people in poor countries gain access to affordable medicines. \u2014 Oxfam press release, 24 June 2002\""}
{"text": "How to Play violin for the beginner This how to video is very basic introduction to the violin. YOu can learn how to identify the violin and its parts, as well as a little bit of how it works. You will also learn how to count a rhythm. With the tips from this how to video you can start learning the violin."}
{"text": "This is simply too good to pass by, especially with the Grand Prix coming this weekend. Task in question: change tyres on a race car. Time in question 1950 and 2013. The result: what took 67 seconds to change just 2 front tyres in 1950, takes less than 4 seconds now. Somewhat surprisingly, the way the wheel is attached to an axle has not actually changed. In both cases it is just a single center nut. What did change is the tools: it took several seconds just to get the nut off, mind you, with a hammer. Today pneumatic driver does it in a fraction of a second. Having more mechanics (20 vs 3) also helps. However, also apparent is a much greater focus of operations: everybody has a very specific task. Focus necessitates coordination, and the result speaks for itself."}
{"text": "This project was taken from the book Dynamic Art Projects for Children by Denise M. Logan. Like many of the projects in the book, the children really enjoyed it and the results were impressive! Students began by learning about the Banyan tree, which originates in India. This tree has many trunks because the branches are constantly sending roots to anchor in the soil. For this project, we talked about positive and negative space. We blended colors that were next to one another on the color wheel to fill the negative space around our trees! Fourth graders did a great job on this project."}
{"text": "Monday, March 1, 2010 Quarter Acre Farm, circa 1895 From this article in the New York Times, 1895, about quarter acre farms being supplied to the poor: \"It is estimated that by working twelve days of twenty-four hours each a season's crops can be raised. The men, women, and children who work the farms come at all hours of the day from 4 o'clock in the morning and remain as late at night as they can see.\" Also mentioned in the article: compost (\"all the old leaves she gathers and puts around her vegetables to enrich the soil\") and succession planting (\"He is a farmer by profession, and managed his crops so that they matured one after another in succession\")."}
{"text": "Adequate vs. sufficient Wrong: Make sure you take adequate time to decide. Right: Make sure you take sufficient time to decide. The relationship of sufficient to adequate is one of quantity vs. quality. Sufficient means \u201cenough,\u201d while adequate means \u201cgood enough.\u201d You may have a sufficient quantity of food for your needs, but you still have to consider whether the nutritional quality is adequate as well. Shammy vs. chamois Wrong: Grab a shammy and start drying the car. Right: Grab a chamois and start drying the car. A chamois is a European antelope whose hide is used to make soft leather. Chamois also refers to a cotton fabric made to resemble chamois leather. Shammy is merely a phonetic spelling of chamois. Please return soon for more words."}
{"text": "Tha Albatinan alphabet is based on the Arabic script and is used to write Albatinan, a conlang invented by Alexander Stoilov (Azel Nosayn) inspired by Bulgarian grammar and Arabic, Hebrew and Turkish vocabulary. Albatinan can also be written with a version of the Arabic script. - Type of script: alphabet - Direction of writing: right to left in horizontal lines - Used to write: Albatinan Albatinan and Arabic alphabets for Albatinan - * Those sounds can be pronounced as x, \u0263 and \u03b8 or as h, r and t. - ** To recognize this sound this is ''u'' in turn. Sample text in Albatinan This text in the Arabic alphabet \u062a\u064a\u0637\u0649 \u062e\u0640\u064e\u0631\u0648\u0641\u0649 \u0648\u064a\u062e\u0648\u0631\u064a\u0645\u0649 \u064a\u0648 \u062e\u0640\u064b\u0633\u0640\u064e\u0641\u0649 \u0632\u0635\u0646\u0642\u0649. Teve harufe uehureme eu haasafe zinfe. All human beings are born equal. Other writing systems invented by visitors to this site"}
{"text": "1548. Oil on canvas. The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia. More. Pope Paul III, named Allessandro Farnese (1468-1549), pope from 1534, was a Tuscan. One of his first acts as a pope was to give cardinals' hats to two of his young grandsons, and throughout his reign he labored to advance his bastard son Pier Luigi Farnese and his four grandsons. He created Duchy of Parma and Piacenza for his grandson Ottavio , who was married to the illegitimate daughter of Emperor Charles V Margaret. In 1538 Paul III issued the bull of excommunication and deposition against Henry VIII of England, and also the bull instituting the order of the Jesuits in 1540. He organized the Inquisition in Rome. See: Titian. Portrait of Pope Paul III without a Cap. Pope Paul III and His Grandsons Ottavio and Cardinal Alessandro Farnese"}
{"text": "write a program that transposes words in a given sentence. write a program that transposes words in a given sentence. for example, given an input sentencethe gate to java nirvana is nearthe method outputseht etag ot avaj anavrin si raenrepeat the operation until an empty string is entered. to simplify the problem, you may assume the input sentence contains no punctuation marks. you may also assume that the input sentence starts with a nonblank character and that there is exactly one blank space between the words. Price Type: Negotiable Total Proposals: 5 1 Current viewersl 28 Total views"}
{"text": "Body Systems Videos: Great as a motivational beginning to body systems unit or cumulative end product. Students use Educreations app or other virtual learning recording tool. In groups, students research one of 6 body systems; skeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and muscular. Included in student packet: -Script: Students write a script that answers these 3 questions: What is the main purpose/function of the body system? What are the parts of the body system? How does the body system work? -Students find pictures and record their virtual lesson. -Students create a worksheet to go along with their video."}
{"text": "- Shoebox with lid - Unopened junk mail - Cut a large slit in the lid of a shoebox. - If you like, cover the box and lid (separately) with colored paper, or decorate with paints, markers, and stickers. - Place the lid on the box and show your toddler how to \"mail\" letters. - If you don't mind her doing so, she may enjoy ripping open the letters as much as mailing them. - Store the mail inside the box when play is over."}
{"text": "\u201cTo cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival\u201d Called a wolf and looking remarkably like a long-legged fox only adds to the mystique of this unique canid. Invariably described as a \u2018fox on stilts\u2019, the maned wolf (genus Chrysocyon \u2013 the only species in this genus) is not closely related to either fox or wolf. Its closest extant relative is the bush dog (genus Speothos). It is also very distantly related to a few others with bizarre names, such as the crab-eating fox and the short-eared dog. But being one of a kind has not protected this species from the onslaught of encroaching agriculture and road building. A great many maned wolves are killed on the roads every year. A problem which has been addressed with introduced speed limits and local awareness, but as usual, not everyone\u2026 View original post 854 more words"}
{"text": "Transmitting skills and competence by accompanying: - the least well-off, enabling them to have access to energy. - young people, to promote their professional insertion in energy-linked professions. Sharing energy by transmitting: - know-how, to encourage access to energy. - knowledge, by contributing to teacher training. - the responsibility of men and women and a commitment to saving the planet."}
{"text": "Colloquium featuring Alejandro De La Fuente Using Cuba as a case study, this paper seeks to probe a basic question: what did colonial officials, legal intermediaries, slaveowners and slaves mean when they referred to the \"law\"? Which statutes, regulations, precepts, principles and customs informed the legal reasoning of colonial justices and subjects in Spanish America in matters concerning slaves and slavery? How did those principles, customs, and precepts inform the strategies of slaves? And how did slaves' initiatives shape, in turn, the very customs and principles that they invoked? Lecture is free and open to the public. There will be a Q&A session following each talk. Please feel free to bring a lunch."}
{"text": "How Avalon got its name The word is rhythmic \u2014 almost symphonic \u2014 so it should not be a surprise that the word \u201cAvalon\u201d has a poetic and mythological meaning that dates back centuries. Appropriately, \u201cAvalon\u201d is derived from the Welsh word for \u201capple\u201d \u2014 and the word brings with it a bountiful context usually. \u201cAvalon\u201d has been used to describe the fruit-growing valley area in the north of Wales, and is further derived from Celtic mythology. The Encyclopedia Brittanica called Avalon the Welsh \u201csoul kingdom.\u201d As far as the theater\u2019s naming history, resident Kathryn J. Forrest won a naming contest when the theater was built, besting the more than 500 names suggested."}
{"text": "|Zebrafish (Photo by Azul)| People waiting for transplant organs may soon be able to take heart, literally. Live Science reports that science has already been able to successfully cultivate \u201csmall-scale human organs known as organoids.\u201d These include a mini-brain the size of a pencil eraser, beating heart muscle that is organized into chambers, 3D mini-lungs, lab-grown vaginas, a \u201cworking esophagus.\u201d and liver cells. Lest we feel too divine about all this, let it be known that flatworms have been \u201cregenerating their own heads\u201d for ages. And zebrafish? They can \u201cregrow their hearts.\u201d No need for them to tinker around in a lab."}
{"text": "This wasp is from the Chrysidinae species of Ruby Tailed wasps. Sadly without a sample being studied under a microscope it can not go any further with the ID. There are 15 wasps in the Chrysidinae species.. These solitary wasps are often called cuckoo, or ruby-tailed, wasps. They have a heavily armoured, brightly coloured cuticle. The apical gastral segments have been modified to form a thin, tubular structure that can be telescoped into the hind end of the gaster. In the female this tubular structure has been secondarily modified to act as an ovipositor. They have a parasitoid life history."}
{"text": "This NASA video shows the effects of wind on the oceans' surfaces over a two-year period, creating entrancing curls and swirls worthy of a Van Gogh painting. According to NPR: Most of the surface currents in the ocean are shaped by wind. In this visualization from the folks at NASA, the ocean is rich with lazy spirals that move in great circular sweeps (called \"gyres\") clockwise in the northern hemisphere, counterclockwise in the south. Think of the ocean surface here as a reflection of the winds above, a kind of watery mirror, though the spinning of the Earth, tugs of sun and moon and obstruction of continents play a part."}
{"text": "If you have dreams of someday traveling into space, this video might make you drool with anticipation. European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst put together this amazing timelapse using 12,500 images taken during his six-month Blue Dot mission aboard the International Space Station. During his time up there, he had a number of major accomplishments. According to the ESA, these included \"installing ESA's furnace that can suspend and cool molten metal in mid-air, a spacewalk to maintain and improve the Space Station, and the docking of Europe's last Automated Transfer Vehicle \u2013 the largest spacecraft to supply the research centre.\" Gerst would often set up cameras to take photos while he conducted his work, and you can check out his full feed of images on his Flickr page."}
{"text": "Definition of popularize v. t. - To make popular; to make suitable or acceptable to the common people; to make generally known; as, to popularize philosophy. The word \"popularize\" uses 10 letters: A E I L O P P R U Z. No direct anagrams for popularize found in this word list. Words formed by adding one letter before or after popularize (in bold), or to aeiloppruz in any order: d - popularized r - popularizer s - popularizes Words within popularize not shown as it has more than seven letters. List all words starting with popularize, words containing popularize or words ending with popularize All words formed from popularize by changing one letter Other words with the same letter pairs: po op pu ul la ar ri iz ze Browse words starting with popularize by next letter Previous word in list: popularizations Next word in list: popularized Some random words: kea"}
{"text": "A review and synthesis of existing information were used to develop estuarine habitat models for brown shrimp (Penaeus aztecus) and white shrimp (Penaeus setiferus). The models are scaled to produce an index of habitat suitability between 0 (unsuitable habitat) to 1 (optimally suitable habitat) for estuarine areas of the northern Gulf of Mexico. Habitat suitability indexes are designed for use with the habitat evaluation procedures developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Additional publication details Federal Government Series Habitat Suitability Index Models: Northern Gulf of Mexico brown shrimp and white shrimp"}
{"text": "WHAT DOES BLOODY MEAN? Bloody means 'Sangriento,maldito, dichoso,etc'. In the UK it's also used as an intensifier of an adjective 'very, as'. Blood is a bodily fluid in animals that delivers necessary substances like nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports waste products far from those same cells. Blood is responsible of the coagulation, transport hormones, regulation of body pH and body temperature, supply of oxygen to tissues, removal of waste, etc. The average adult has a blood volume of five litres, which is composed of plasma and several kinds of cells (red blood cells,white blood cells and platelets). I reckon the most important things you can do to have a healthy heart is do exercise, not smoke, not drink too much alcohol and have a balanced diet."}
{"text": "|By Joshua Rappeneker from Tokyo, Japan (originally posted to Flickr as People's Committee) [CC-BY-SA-2.0], via Wikimedia Commons| Under the name Saigon, it was the capital of the French colony of Cochin-china and later of the independent republic of South Vietnam from 1955\u201375. South Vietnam, as an anti-communist, capitalist republic, fought against the communist North Vietnamese and Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Saigon fell when it was captured by the communists on 30 April 1975, ending the war with a Communist victory. On 2 July 1976, Saigon was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City. Today, the city's core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings. The majority of these tourist spots are located in District 1 and are a short leisurely distance from each other. Offline version of this walk for your iPhone you can get via PinMyWAY app."}
{"text": "One-fourth of the class likes strawberry. One-half of the class likes chocolate, the rest of the class - 7, said vanilla How many kids are in the class? ( please show how arrived at answer) let the total no. of students in class be \"x\"so, One-fourth of the class likes strawberry = x/4One-half of the class likes chocolate = x/2the rest of the class - 7, said vanilla rest of the class would be= total - (strawberry+ vanilla) =x-(x/2+x/4) = x - (3x/4) =x/4so, x/4 = 7hence, x = 4*7= 28so, total no of kids = 28.Please pay me if my answer was helpful. Thanks! Content will be erased after question is completed. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we will email you a link to reset your password. Forgot your password?"}
{"text": "This is a fun hands on multiplication fast facts game! Students practice their fast facts skill through participating in Multiplication Pop! Perfect for math centers or whole class game! All you need to do is print and cut out the cards! Easy prep! 1. Each person collects one popcorn piece a turn. 2. If the player gives the correct answer for the math fact, player gets to keep popcorn piece. 3. If a player draws the \u201cPOP\u201d card, player must but back all of their popcorn pieces and start 4. Player with the most popcorn pieces wins!"}
{"text": "Accompanying hands-on materials for teaching the Designing an Efficient Compost Bin grade 6 module. As part of this Life Science module, students design and build an efficient compost bin model with features to aerate the compost and decomposers. This kit contains enough materials for up to 32 students. Materials are organized and labeled for quick classroom set-up. Kit components have been certified by CPSIA with Children's Product Certificate."}
{"text": "What is scmRTOS? stands for Single-Chip Microcontroller Real-Time Operating System. scmRTOS is a free tiny preemptive Real-Time Operating System intended for use with Single-Chip Microcontrollers. scmRTOS is capable to run on small uCs with as little amount of RAM as 512 bytes. The RTOS is written on C++. All source code is available. Here's a list of supported platforms for now: - MSP430 (Texas Instruments); - AVR (Atmel); - Blackfin (Analog Devices); - STM8 (STMicroelectronics)."}
{"text": "Various families (all interrelated) have given England rulers since that time, including the houses of Anjou, Lancaster, York, Tudor, Stuart, Hanover, and Windsor. After the English Civil War (1642-1648) the country was briefly governed by Oliver Cromwell and then his son Richard. In 1707 the English and Scottish kingdoms were formally merged into the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Over the last several centuries the powers of the British monarchy have been gradually reduced, and they are now little more than figureheads. |Richard||3 kings, 1 protector||4|"}
{"text": "- Sheep people are shy by nature and they never have ulterior motives for doing things. Sheep must have a leader (shepherd) and must be told what to do and where to go, other wise they'll wander off and get lost. - Chickens live together as a flock. They have a communal approach to the incubation of eggs and raising of young. Chickens enjoy dust bathing and become frustrated if they are prevented from doing so. Do you like it when you are denied things? - Horses have shey are smart, willing, and love to work. - Goats are curious and intelligent. A goat is a goat they do not worry about what others think of them. THeir brain works similar to a dog minus the \"must please humans\" thing that dogs have. WHo are you in the farm Bunch?"}
{"text": "What Is Netiquette? Show BrainPop video clip to students about Digital Etiquette. Accountable talk: what is digital etiquette. 2 Practice & Reflect Model for students how to identify an example of poor netiquette using a graphic organizer. Students work in pairs or independently to complete the sheet. Students will share out and discuss their analysis of what examples constitute bad netiquette and why. Students turn and talk reinforcing what was said. Students work in pairs or independently to complete the sheet."}
{"text": "Any of various units of dry capacity, mass and land area used in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world; originally a unit of dry capacity used for grain. A former unit of area, the amount of land that would be sown with a fanega of seed. a dry measure in Spain and Spanish America, varying from 1/ to 2/ bushels; also, a measure of land The numerical value of fanega in Chaldean Numerology is: 5 The numerical value of fanega in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7 Images & Illustrations of fanega Find a translation for the fanega definition in other languages: Select another language:"}
{"text": "After the Germans conquered Belgium, the military administration gradually started pursuing the same racial policy as in Nazi Germany. The SS-Sammellager Mecheln (\u010eMechelen transit camp\u00ed), also known as the Dossinkazerne, played an important role in this policy. Before dealing with the history of this transit camp, we will first discuss the pursued racial policy in Belgium, as they cannot be separated from one another. - The racial policy regarding Jews in Belgium - SS-Sammellager Mecheln - Assembling in the Dossinkazerne - The deportations - The liberation and the museum The SS-Sammellager Mechelen, situated on the border of the city. (Source: Joods Museum voor deportatie en Verzet)"}
{"text": "By Zara Salman & Shehryar Nabi Since Pakistan reached an alarming high of 306 new polio cases in 2014, polio vaccination campaigns have helped reduce that number dramatically. But to ensure the long-term eradication of polio in Pakistan, the systemic problems affecting the administration of polio vaccines still have to be addressed. One of these problems is motivation: low pay for highly demanding work has left many health workers unwilling to perform well, which results in fewer vaccinations. According to IGC-funded research, both monetary and behavioural incentives show promising results as policy tools to motivate health workers. Read policy brief here"}
{"text": "Why Are Puppies Born With Their Eyes Closed? Because they won the evolutionary lottery. As mammals evolved, each species made a \u201cchoice\u201d about its newborns. Some, like humans, are born when they\u2019re fairly developed, with open eyes and functioning ears. But there\u2019s a catch: Coming out fully baked requires extra time in the womb. For critters that have traditionally hunted for their food\u2014like dogs\u2014being pregnant can be a drag on survival. Instead of toting babies around in their bellies, canine mothers accelerate the process. That way, the mom can recover quickly in order to defend and feed her young. The trade-off: The pups\u2019 eyes and ears aren\u2019t totally developed by the time they\u2019re born, so they spend a week or two with their peepers adorably shut."}
{"text": "In such an impact, the pressure and temperature can exceed those found at the centre of the Earth, e.g. greater than 365 GPa and more than 6000 K. The little divot on the backside of the plate is called spalling. Basically you have a thick plate of fairly brittle metal, and when it gets hit hard, the (compression) shockwave travels through the material without dissipating much. When it reaches the end of the plate, it can go no further and essentially 'bounces' back, turning into a pulling force, which pulls the material apart. If the impact had been a little stronger, that bottom part would have come loose entirely and could have ejected at lethal speeds."}
{"text": "How many items are there in a mole? It is widely known that mole is the unit of measurement used to measure the number of things, usually atoms or molecules. It is important to know that one mole of something is equal to 6.0221415\u00c3\u201410\u00b2\u00b3 of it. It is extremely important to know that different molecules and atoms do not have the same mass. This is the main reason one mole of one thing does not weigh the same as one mole of something else. The main idea is that a mole is simply a unit of the number of things."}
{"text": "You probably already know fast food and microwaveable meals are high in salt, but there are some other unexpected offendersMore Rather than coming from added table salt, the majority of our salt intake comes from processed and packaged foods. According to research from the Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) adults should eat no more than 6 grams of salt a day. As a rule of thumb, when reading nutrition labels remember: High salt = more than 1.5g of salt per 100g Low salt = Less than 0.3g per 100g Cold meats are convenient for on-the-go lunches, but can contain lots of sneaky sodium. In just one slice of Bernard Matthews Turkey slices, you'll find 0.4g of salt lurking (that's 6% of your RDA). Pile three or four on a sarnie and you've already eaten a quarter of your salt intake in just a few bites."}
{"text": "/// Heat Balloons IMAGINED BY: Maksym Iurovnikov and Prof. Daniel Dendra / DIA KEYWORDS: energy, sunshading, fa\u00e7ade, energy harvesting This concept is based on the principle of heat absorbing balloons. Imagine a layer of black balloons covering the whole surface of a building\u2019s fa\u00e7ade that is able to harvest the sun\u2019s energy. The balloons can be filled with water or air to be used for the rooms next to the fa\u00e7ade. By regulating the size of the balloons by their filling amount you are also able to control the amount of solar energy that penetrates the fa\u00e7ade area."}
{"text": "Author: Molly Walsh Illustrated by: Bob Pepper Publisher: Troll Communications; Paperback Workbook Ages: 8 - 12 A How to Draw Book Drawing endangered animals is easy and fun! The step-by-step directions in theis book will show you how to draw pandas, elephants, gorillas, jaguars, whales, and more! Don't miss the other books in this series!"}
{"text": "Scale Degree Names for the Major Scale The Scale Degree Names for the Major Scale visual aid provides students with the name, number, and definition for each of the seven notes (scale degrees) within a major scale. Musical examples and a brief glimpse at how scale degree names also apply to chords are also included. For the Intermediate - Early Advanced level student. Visual aids are a great way to visually emphasize and reinforce lesson materials. Use visual aids as:"}
{"text": "Through the window of time |[ Sizes: Orig | Large | Med | Small | Thumb ]| In the ghost town of Lake Valley, New Mexico, one of the town's three churches is viewed through the window of a stone building's ruins. Lake Valley's population peaked at 4,000 people in the 1880s. Today, there are no residents in Lake Valley and it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and a motivated and knowledgeable on-site staff. Photo taken 8/12/07."}
{"text": "Subtitle: People Who Shaped European Settlement By: Brodie Scott Genre: YNH - History & the past: general interest (Children's/Teenage) Published by: Australian Geographic Published: 01 Jul 2014 Colonial Australia was influenced by many people, not just the governors who made the policies and enforced the law. Meet some key entrepreneurs, squatters and workers who shaped the nation."}
{"text": "Answers 1Add Yours Answering this question in a literal way is inherently risky - after all, in Shakespeare, there is no psychological realism to speak of. People rarely do grand, sweeping gestures and explain them carefully, nor do we get inside knowledge of characters in the same way as we do in modern-style artistic media, such as film, television, or novels. Drama paints with a broad brush, and classical tragedy paints with one of the broadest, in terms of \"motivation\". That said, Cassius does give hints as to what drives him. He feels a personal offense in the idea of submitting to a \"stronger\" man, especially since Cassius believes that Caesar is actually weaker - Caesar is epileptic, prone to illness, and not athletically strong. This jealousy and sense of injustice recurs throughout the play and helps explain Cassius' motivations."}
{"text": "Learn about this topic in these articles: ...Chu Hsi studies, and he believed that government must be conducted on the basis of Confucian benevolent rule. In the mid-1790s, he prohibited all teachings except those of the Chu Hsi school at the Sh\u014dheik\u014d, the bakufu official college headed by the Hayashi family. He even instituted a five-level examination system for promotions among bakufu officials who were trained... The officially run schools for the samurai were at the apex of the educational system in the Tokugawa era. The Confucian Academy, which was known as the Sh\u014dheik\u014d and was administered directly by the shogunate, became a model for hank\u014d throughout Japan. The hank\u014d gradually spread after about 1750, so that by the end of the era they numbered over 200."}
{"text": "This book provides educators with an engaging introduction to educational research that places a greater emphasis on which research was conducted. They\u2019ll gain a strong understanding of why certain concepts are important, why certain methods are used, and why certain conclusions are drawn. Springer offers more coverage of research ethics, statistics, and program evaluation than other resources. Research Boxes highlight a research article that makes the connection to the chapter content. Numerous figures and tables are also presented to enhance the material. This approach will help educators apply the right research techniques to meet their needs. Posted by Online Education Experts"}
{"text": "Memorial Day\u2019s True Meaning Because Memorial Day means a three day holiday weekend to a lot of people, we tend to forget it\u2019s true meaning. Please visit usmemorialday.org for a wealth of information about this important day of remembrance. Memorial Day should be observed: By visiting cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. By visiting memorials. By flying the U.S. Flag at half-staff until noon. By flying the \u2018POW/MIA Flag\u2019 as well . By participating in a \u201cNational Moment of Remembrance\u201d: at 3pm to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played. By renewing a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, and orphans of our fallen dead, and to aid the disabled veterans. Have a safe Memorial Day Weekend, but let\u2019s remember why this day was established."}
{"text": "In the last years, technological breakthroughs have provided a new push to the development of systems that use virtual reality as an interface between the patient and the computer, with multiple uses within the medical field, and more specifically, in the neurorehabilitation area. The visual stimulation has two roles: oculomotor training and cognitive stimulation, both very important with elderly patients. The visual and vestibular stimuli are grouped into families according to the involved reflex needed to be trained: Foveal - Smooth pursuit and saccadic stimuli. Retinal - Optokinetic stimuli (bars, tunnel and train). Visuovestibular Integration - Visual and vestibular combined stimuli."}
{"text": "Here's a tutorial on how to make a fingerprint sensor-secure lock box. Step 1: Parts List Step 2: Circuit Layout The transistor acts as a switch for the solenoid and because the solenoid requires 12 volts, the diode helps make sure that back current doesn't fry the Arduino. Solenoid: Pin 2 The light for the button: Pin 3 The input and output for the finger print sensor: Pins 11 and 12 Step 3: Code This is the sketch that will run the whole circuit. In order to add fingerprints, the library given with the sensor has an example called \"enroll\" which you can use to enroll fingerprints onto the sensor."}
{"text": "The Central Oregon STEM Hub fosters pathways to STEM literacy in the heart of Oregon through connections between learners, educators, and industry. We will empower learners to become innovators, critical thinkers, and technologically proficient problem solvers. The Central Oregon STEM Hub integrates STEM into preK\u201316 classrooms and the community with robust professional development, informal educational opportunities, and industry partnerships, serving as a catalyst for collaboration that will result in career-ready and college bound students, critical thinkers, and informed global citizens. Outcomes and Indicators To achieve our vision and mission, the Hub has set goals as outlined in the document below:Outcomes-Framework"}
{"text": "from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License - v. To girdle a tree; to kill a tree by removing a ring of bark. - n. The bark removed by ring-barking - n. The area of the tree from which the bark has been removed by ring-barking from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - To girdle, as a tree. Sorry, no etymologies found. Sorry, no example sentences found."}
{"text": "The stage that a particle in vibration has reached in its CYCLE. Particles are in phase when they are at the same stage in the cycle at the same time, and out of phase when they are at opposite stages. Phase is measured by the angle of rotation, in degrees or radians. The rate of change of phase is termed FREQUENCY. See: LAW OF UNCERTAINTY, PERIOD, SOUND PRESSURE, STANDING WAVES. The auditory system is often said to be 'phase deaf' in that constant PHASE DIFFERENCEs are not audible, and therefore phase information is often ignored, as in FOURIER SYNTHESIS. However, small time delays which are the equivalent of phase differences play an important role in BINAURAL HEARING. Similarly, constantly changing phase differences are audible in the phenomenon of secondary BEATS. See also: FOURIER ANALYSIS, FOURIER THEOREM, PHASE-SHIFT, PHASING, SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTION, TIMBRE."}
{"text": "Flavor Chemistry is the artistic blending of approved chemicals and extracts to achieve a desired flavor profile for a specific food, or beverage product. The flavor may enhance, shift, or even mask the flavor of the food itself. In some cases the added flavor provides the full flavor profile of the product. Process or reaction flavor chemistry seeks to mimic or enhance the flavor of cooked foods. Sugars, amino acids and fats are used to mimic or enhance the cooking process. Posted in: General Career Questions"}
{"text": "Abilities refer to the underlying physiological aspects of physical movement. Abilities usually take a much longer time to master and require constant training to maintain. The purpose of addressing abilities at a young age is to introduce these concepts early on to build awareness. Abilities such as balance, flexibility and coordination are the primary focus at this stage. It is important to allow the child to discover and challenge their limits safely at this stage."}
{"text": "James Prescott Joule (1818 - 1889) was a brewer who, due to his work studying heat, became one of the founders of the science of thermodynamics. He is best known for showing that mechanical work and heat are interchangeable, which he did by carefully measuring the tempearature increase in water stirred by paddle wheels. Since he had no formal university training, \"many British scientists were hesitant to accept his work, but Joule patiently persisted. New ideas often take time to gain acceptance, especially if they are put forward by an amateur in that field. Joule\u2019s findings challenged the caloric theory of heat which most physicists believed in at that time. In the caloric theory, heat was believed to be a fluid substance.\" The SI Unit of energy, the Joule, is named in his honor."}
{"text": "Mothers throughout the world talk to their babies using common conventions, such as raising the pitch and exaggerating the emotional tone of their voices. There's now evidence that moms in different cultures also use three distinctive facial expressions to communicate with their infants. The three maternal expressions differ from adult oriented facial displays of emotion, such as those for happiness, sadness, and surprise, say psychologist Janet F. Werker of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and her coworkers. Puckering and slightly spreading the lips, often with a slight smile or subtle eyebrow raise, make a facial expression dubbed \"oochie\" by the scientists. Moms use this look to convey concern and caring, say the scientists propose in the September Infant and Child Development."}
{"text": "This is the entrance to the famous Kangra Fort which is located 20 kilometers from the town of Dharamsala, India. The fort was first mentioned in Alexander the Great\u2018s war records, referring to the 4th century BC. The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State (the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India. Kangra valley is one of the most picturesque, green and luxuriant valleys of lower Himalayas sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range. It is one of the most important or famous district of Himachal Pradesh. Kangra is mainly famous for its natural beauty and tea gardens. Note: The written information is copied from Wikipedia. The photos have been clicked by me."}
{"text": "Children require both fat soluble and water soluble vitamins for a proper functioning of their bodies. Fat soluble vitamins include Vitamin A, D, E and K. Vitamin A is essential for eyes and skin and is found in carotene-containing vegetables. Vitamin D and calcium are critical for bone development. Vitamin E is essential for skin health. Water-soluble Vitamins include Vitamin B complex, and Vitamin C. B Complex Vitamins are abundant in meat, poultry, dairy and green vegetables. They extract energy from macronutrients. Vitamin C forms collagen and absorbs iron from food to form hemoglobin. Iodine and zinc are also important nutrients for the functioning of hormones. Topbabygears.com provides the best advice for your kids\u2019 health."}
{"text": "Metals tend to lose their incomplete outer shell and attain a positive charge and become cations. Non-metals, on the other hand, gain electrons to completely fill their incomplete outer shells and in the process attain negative charge and become anions. An example is sodium, which has an atomic number of 11 and an electronic configuration of 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s1. Sodium has an incompletely filled outer shell and readily loses an electron to form sodium cation (Na+). This cation readily forms an ionic bond with a non metal that is willing to accept an electron, halides are good examples of that. Chlorine needs just 1 more electron to completely fill its outer shell and accepts electrons from sodium and become the chloride anion. These cations and anions form ionic compound, known as sodium chloride, NaCl. Hope this helps."}